SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

,Tr_.m(- ( .ro (This Afternoon, 9.7 HIGH AVATAR— (To . morro , v Morning, 0 SUN SET.—This Evening. 4.50 SUN RISi-.— To-morrow Morning. (3.5- MOOX'S "AGE.—First QuirSer, 20 h, 0.35 p.m.

ARRIVALS.

Mary King, brigantine, from Timaru Roweu-i, s.s., Sellars, from Tauranga

DEPARTURES.

Wellington, s.s., Lloyd, for the South

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

For Sydney—Hero, s.s,, about 2:.n d May ; Syren brig, 12th inst Fo1* Far-, v.-a-Minnie Casey,-;.5., Tnursday For Wah-r:irei—Argyll .very Tue.day For Tonga—Acth-e. schooner, cany . For th--- So-tii—HaAvca, s.s.,l'Jthir.so.: laranaki, s « 21th For Sydney (from Wellington)—Phcebe, s.s., xotn Fo^Hobart Town—Bella Mary, early For Lonrlon-Eiecira, ship, early; Anno Gam bles, barque, early. Fo-' Xamev. 'Wellington, and South-Rotorua, '•2211.1 instant. For South via Tauranga—Wanaka, this aiter noon , . _.-«., For Levuka—Jessie Henderson, scnooner, lath

EXPORTS.

P .- iyr_-r~-" ■ Peaces brandy, i do. claret, _.d.Q. ancy gocds.-D. & H. Isaacs.

TT t_ o,g GO-AHEAD.—THE VESSEL ' " ' AFLOAT AGAIN. A f-1. v.ram. received by the Rouhi Lritish InWanee Company to-day, states taat the Go-ah.oad.Avas floated safely into tho river at . p.m. lust night.

TV-« boon .:■ Sissy is now at Russell, after a '•on"-:_ m-.. ---'? from Waitara. The. 3.-. Wellington lc.t Onehunga at nino o'clock this morning, and crossed the bar at eleven o'clock, on her way South. The s.s. Wnnalca leases this atternoon tor Ta'u-anga and Southern Ports. ' The barque -M-ii-ChikoiF is expected shortly from Samoa. The hri_. ntine Rvno, trom may he-expected daily. The Dalle Brandon arrived sir'"' vat that island. .__, , ~ . T"•--> cutter Thistle, Captain Pennal, which left for Tonga on the 12th April, arrived after a smart passage, and was still in port there when the Helena left. . ■ .;.,_ X q iViinnic Casey has been taking m car-ro to-day for Kaipara. She is appointed to leave at 10 a.m. to-morrow (Thursday). _ The s.s. Hero may bo expected to arrive on

To accommodate sportsmen, tne s.s. Transit wih -u«k» an extra trh. to the Wairoa on btinday moWin ■- 1-aving the Queen-street whan at 9 o'clock, aud returning on Tuesday at 10 a.m., and Wednesday at 11 a.m. The cli-,>,)_i- schooner Transit is advertised to ---nil for Wellington on Saturday next. Messrs N_c"o! at". Hendry are the agents. The'scbooner Elizabeth will sail for Lyttelton on -.•'-'ird.'V next. Further information can be obtained of Messrs Niccol and Hendry, the 'The >..s. Enterprise leaves for the Thames at midnighr, each night this week. > Th"- b-iruue Delia Mary is advertiser- ,io leave for Hobart Town on Saturday next. The r.b. Rowena arrived yesterday afternoon from Tauranga, with several passengers, -She is to leave again for Tauranga this aiternoon, at 5 o'clock. , . . . ~_-> --> m-ivate teles-ram received m toAvn to-oay states that, the Rotorua is to leave Sydney tor this port to-day. She may, therefore, oe lookect for about Monday next.

CHIEF POST-OFFICE, AUCKLAND.

Mails will Close as Under. :— or Thames, this day, at 5.30 p.m.; and to- Fmorrow, at 5.30 p.m. For Coromandel, per Argyle, on Fnaay nc-.-t For "Wlntiangi, Tauranga, and Opotiki, per Ro-.vena, this day, at 4 p.m. . i^or Waiwera, Warkworth, and Te Arai, per Annie Miibank. to-morrow.- at 10 a.m. For Lavuka, per Jessie Henderson, on Saturday

next, at 3 p.m. r . For Australian Colonies, per City 01 \ew IoK, immediately after her arrival from Hono.ulu._3 Fo- Tarana-d and Southern .Provinces per Hfwea. immediately on arrival oi City ot New York from Honolulu. S. B. HISS. Chief Postmaster.

BIRTH.

MACP.EADY.—On the 11th May, 1877, at her residence. Upper Queen-street, the wile of Mr. Thos. Macready of a son.

MEEK AN.—At her residence, Parnell Rise, on the 15th May, the wife of Samuel Meekan ot a daughter.

DEATH.

BAMFOP-D.—On the 15th May. John Alfred son of Thomas Bamford, aged 7 years. The funeral Avill leave the residence of Mr. John Gribble, Victoria street East, at 3 p.m to-morrow. Friends inAdted.

GUNEY.—On the loth May, James Guney, the youngest, son of James and Sarah Guney, aged 10 months. . . .

The funeral will leave the residence of hi., grandfather (Henry Smiths, Mount Eden, to morrow, at 2 p.m. Friends are respectfully invited to attend.

NOTICE TO CORRESPONDENTS.

Mr Grubb.—Any letter on tho subject will, of course, re-open the correspondence. We differ from "Consumer" in so far that avc believe all the arguments that could be adduced on the bakers' side were brought out in your two former letters, and those of Mr Birnie and other correspondents, and at the bakers' meet ing. If you desire to have another try at it, and send in a letter, Aye are prepared to con ' sider the propriety of throvang open our columns for a few days to the further discus sion of the subject.

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

WEDNESDAY, MAY 16, 1877

For the cause that lacks assistance, For the wrong that needs lesistance, For the future in the distance,

And the jjood that we can do

We are glad to notice that the Harbour Board, on Mr Masefield's motion, has resolved to further discuss the question of deepening the graA'ing dock. The Board will soon be fully committed to the plan on AA'hich the dock must be carried out, and, as there is a very general feeling that the Avork, when completed, will prove a costly failure —too large for the requirements of small A'essels, and too small for the class of ships Avhich it is designed to accommodate—a reconsideration of the subject may lead to a different con clusion from that at aa-Mcli the members before arrived. Previous resolutions on the question of deepening have been .carried by very narrow majorities, and Avere influenced,* Aye belieA re, more by a feel ing among members that tiie dock Avas in the AATong place, than by the simple consider ation of what would be the Avisest course if all things Avere equal, and the discussion of size and site had to be entered into de novo. Several members haA'e A roted under the firm conviction that the proposed deepening Avould be simply thrOAving money into the mud, for the. sufficient reason that, no matter Avliat increased capacity the Board may give the dock, a channel of equal depth Avill never be opened and kept clear. Against this opinion, hoAvever, it is fair to set the fact that Aye are committed to the dock on its present site, and there is not the most remote chance of any other large graving dock being undertaken here for many years. The channel is a stumbling block that Avould yield to an urgent neces sity at any time, but the depth of the dock is a matter Avhich can never be changed after the laying of the foundation stones of the structure. Tiie length and breadth of the dock are disproportionate to

its depth. It lias been maintained, and j figures have been adduced in support of tiie statement, that the capacity of the dock is ample for the accommoda- [ tion of the largest class of merchantmen, visiting- the port. The margin disclosed by j those figures was, hoAvever, too narroAvto be | safely worked on, and we think considerations J of prudence support the desire embodied in | Mr Mnsefield's motion that the capacity of j the dock for merchant shipping shall be piaeed completely beyond tbe region of doubt, if that can be accomplished for a i moderate increase on the amount of | the present contract. The approach is a i factor in the problem that may be dealt with by the Board a- occasion requires. The course adopted by the Board in appoint ing a special meeting for Tuesday next, at Avhich, Avith the engineer and contractors present, the whole merits of the proposal may be fairly entered into, Avas the most judicious that could have been pursued.

The animal meeting of the Chamber of Commerce for election of officers and other business is appointed for to-morrow at three o'clock. The Chamber has of late years appeared but little before the public. There arc, however, various questions on which its Committee have rendered unto the city some service. _ In this connection we believe their recom mendations on the Sau Francisco mail service and the Bankruptcy Act may be specially indicated. By securing the assent of the Wellington Chamber to the recommendation that Auckland, and not the Bay of islands, should be the port-of call, our local mercantile council achieved a stroke of diplomacy that materially strengthened the position of those who opposed a measure designed to make Ncav Zealand a mere calling station on the Trans-Pacific line. Tiie report of the Committee on the Bankruptcy Act, em bodied in 31 recommendations,gave evidence of sound practical experience. Tiie Hon Mr Bo wen preferred his OAvn crude theories on the subject, and the present abortion in bankruptcy legislation is the nett product. NotAvithstanding these un doubtedly useful measures, hoAvever, the Chamber has failed to take tbe place in the community which should be iilled by_ a body representing our chief commercial interests. The members have displayed a chronic supineness, and but for the vitality of the Committee the city would have been Avliolly deprived of the advantage so highly esteemed elsewhere of an organisa tion through which the influence of the commercial element of the community may make itself felt upon the laws and trading customs of tho country. The secretary, Mr Waymouth, has recently made an effort, and Avith very marked success,to infuse fresh life into the Associa tion, and 47 iicav members are the result. A large attendance at the meeting to morrow, will, avc trust,. mark the creation of uoav interest in the proceedings of the Chamber.

AMONGST the new regulations issued for the conduct of officials in the Railway Depart ment, is one providing that the window of the booking office at each station_ must be open, for the purpose of issuing tickets, at least fifteen minutes before the time of starting of each train. On race days and holidays, tickets must be sold at all times. Another regulation provides that Avhen a train arrives at a station, the name of it is to be distinctly called opposite each com partment of every carriage by the porters on duty. No package is to be allowed in a passenger carriage which cannot be put under the seat. No games of chance are to be permitted in the train. Lost luggage register books are to be kept at each station, in which must be entered particulars of every article found, and claimants Avill be required to give a full description. There is a regulation Avhich is intended to compel engineers and firemen to keep " their minds entirely fixed on that which is to lie done." Wo should like very much to be informed bow this rule is to be enforced. Perhaps the Government may be in possession of some physchological metre for fathoming the minds of their employes, but until avc see a specimen of it, Aye shall continue to believe that an eniriiioor or a firoi__ia.il, may think just as he pleases, always provided that he does no*', give expression to bis thoughts. Avhich might not, in all cases, be compliment ary to his superiors. There is also a rcgu ation forbidding tbe starting of trains before the appointed time, or the making-up of lost time by increased spec..

We understand that the Pca-. Father Rice intends delivering a lecture in aid of his mission in the Lome-street Hall on the evening of the 4th proximo. The subject is a highly interesting one, viz., " Ireland's Statesmen, Orators, and Poets," and from the ability of the rev. lecturer, together Avith the praiseworthy object of his mission, we have ho doubt that the call Avill be heartily responded to. The splendid band of the Hobsons and the members of St. Patrick's choir have kindly promised their assistance, so that both an intellectual and musical treat Avill be provided.

The United Free Methodist Mutual Im proA'ement Society commenced its proceed ings on Monday evening, Avith a large attendance. A number of members Avere enrolled, and much interest was manifested on the opening. Rev. R. Taylor, the presi dent, delivered a most interesting address on tbe advantages accruing to young men from such associations, and referred to the Avorks of the late Re\ r. David Thomas, of Stoclavell, on "Manhood," "Progress." etc., for examples of the success consequent upon mutual and individual perseA'ereiice. He also instanced the results of honorable exertion in the li\ res of numerous travellers, philosophers, and painters, and concluded an excellent address Avith an exhortation in favour of good Avorks. Rev. J. Caygill, gave a recitation from Tennyson, entitled, " Dora ;" Mr TliAvaites delivered an address on the i' Pursuit of KnoAvledge ;" Mr White head sang " The Brave Man," and Mr Jas. Saunders gave a comic recitation, " The Affrighted "Toper," and altogether the first evening of the class on Monday Avas suc cessful. Parncll folks avlio come into toAvn daily Avill be glad to learn that the Harbour Board, at their meeting yesterday, decided to repair tbe Beach Road. It is quite time that samebody repaired the road, as it is in a Avretched state at present, being full of boles and ruts which, in bad Aveather, make this neAV approach to toAvn quite useless for purposes of traffic. Near Short-street Aye observe that vehicles have been systematic ally driven on the scoria patliAvay laid down for pedestrians. What Avas before a decent footpath is uoav cut up like the roadAvay. This kind of trespass should be put a stop to Avithout delay, as it can be very easily if one or two examples are made. We trust the Board Avill lose no time in carrying out their Avell-timed resolution.

Messrs Fraser and Tinne have been granted permission to build an office on the No. 6 T of the Queen-street Wharf.

Mr Danaher is likely after all to get some compensation from the Harbour Board for the extra Avork involved in his contract for the sea wall this side of Freeman's Bay. The engineer of the Board has stated that there \vas a greater depth of Avater than specified in the agreement, aud the matter has noAV been referred to the _ Works Committee, to revise the recent decision.

Considerable dissatisfaction exists in the Waikato on account of the neglected con dition of the graves of soldiers, avlio fell in tbe skirmish "at Waiari, near Paterangi, in 1864. The position of the graves is just behind the slope of the hill, upon Avhich stood the advanced position established by General Cameron in front of the Maori entrenchmeuts. Five acres of land Avere reserved by the Government as an endoAv mentfor the protection of the graves, and a correspondent of the "Waikato Times," suggests that the land should ;._• vested in the Education Board. Tiie engagement at Waiari Avas the one iv Avhicli Major Her.phy wen his Victoria Cross.

A correspondent offers tbe following ansAver to T.B.H. Mr O'Coimell and his party remained all Sunday night at Folke stone, and on Monday morning Having assisted at the celebration of the mass, which was offered up by the ReA\ Dr. Miley, he embarked on board the Mail Packet for Boulogne. (Monday, 22 nd March 1847).

An English Company has sent out, Mr J. Phillips and a staff of experienced miners to develop the manganese mines of North of Auckland. The KaAvakawa mines Avill be the first tested.

On pheasant shooting, a correspondent. Avrites : "Sir, —I think that the Acclimati sation Society should appoint tAvo or three rangers for the purpose of protecting pheasants from the wholesale destruction Avhich is carried on against them, more especially during the breeding season. It ( is a Avell-knoAvn fact that pot hunters are aßvays poaching about the country. Indeed, I h:iA re beard of one young fellow near Mount Eden who boasts that lie has shot i thirty birds this year already, and I feel ; certain if the larders of some of the hotels ]in Auckland Avere searched, pheasants j would be found in several of them at the present time. It should be considered that j the Society Avere not at the expense of im ! porting the birds, but derive a very large i revenue from the sale of shooting licenses. | In justice to real sportsmen some protection | should be given by the Society. —I am, etc., , Shot. The Walmate Steeplechase is postponed in consequence of bad weather, until June sixth. Our readers Avill remember that shortly after tbe capture of the murderer Te Patui, Aye published an account of the affair taken doAvn from the lips of one of the captors. On that occasion we pointed out the claims which the tAvo Europeans possessed to a substantial reward, for the skill and courage Avhich. they displayed in a matter so seriously affecting our relations Avith a large section of the native race. We are glad to learn that since the trial, Major Mair, the Resi | dent Magistrate of Waikato, has strongly | recommended Sergeant Higginson and I Trooper Norgrove, of the Armed Constabu- I buy, for a reAvard, and it is to be hoped that I his recommendation Avill receive due Aveight, j seeing that the prompt recognition of I meritorious acts is calculated to excite ! emulation, and increase the efficiency ol: j the force.

It is reported from Plymouth that the Triiicc of Wales has decided to place his tAvo eldest sons as cadets on board the train ing ship Britannia, at Dartmouth, " that they may be subject, to naval discipline, although not necessarily Avith a vieAV to their adopting the Navy as their profession." Does this mean that they need firmer discipline than that of the paternal roof ? If all one hears be true, this is not unlikely.

The members of Court Zealandia, Ancient Order of Foresters, -will meet this evening in their court room, at the Young Men's Christian Association, at eight o'clock. The Court Avill consider the propriety of estab lishing a "Juvenile Foresters' Court" in connection therewith. The secretary re quests the presence of all the brethren on this special occasion.

The Oamaru Municipal Council has undei consideration seven tenders for Avatei-works, ranging from £4(>',174 to £55,350. Tendon for the pipe supply were nine in numbei and ranged from £18,310 to £24,646, and tliere Avere six tenders for pipe-laying, froir £1,033 to £2,762.

Mr Newton Wilson, the seAving machine manufacturer, is in the Bankruptcy Court. His liabilities are estimated at, £37,000, and it is believed iiis assets will yield enough to pay his creditors in full. The bankrupt had no less than 17 dillerciit places of business in London alone,-besides several in York shire, at Newcastle, Plymouth, aud Bristol, and in Sc.tland and Ireland.

The splendid iicav Town Hall of Manches ter, which has occupied nine years in erection, is now being used for municipal purposes, though the great hall and enter tainment rooms have still to be built. The edifice covers an area of SG4S square yards, and has three principal fronts, each of which is between 300 and 400 feet long. Tho belfi-y tmvnr i« 9&G foot hiuh, and is to be furnished with 21 bells, forming a p-«.i larger than any in the kingdom. The tenor bell Avill Av.igh 7 tons. The entire cost of the building is about a million

sterling.

The question of Avhether or no it is neces sary to have a harbour toAV boat has been debated for some time, and although the public and the Board are almost unani mous in their opinion that such a vessel would effectually prevent any such accidents as happened to the Miltiades, Anazi, and Glenlora, tho great expense renders the obtaining of a suitable boat almost beyond hope. HoAvever, the Board with a vieAV to obtain as much information as possible, have determined to advertise for applica tions from persons Avilling to charter or sell a steamer suitable for towing and general harbour Avork.

After years of fruitless complaint on the part of the residents in the neighbourhood and remonstrance by the press, the Harbour Board have at length decided to fill in the stinking pit Avhich exists right in the front of our city, and is known as the intake. FarcAvell ye fetid odours of putrid vegetation, dead cats, and stagnant mud, Avhich have been wont to salute our much-enduring senses for years past ! Ye are doomed, and may the sentence passed upon ye be carried out to the last letter, and at once.

Ihe following is the rota of attendance for the Petty Sessions, on Tuesday, May 22 :—Messrs Allan Kerr Taylor (chairman), J. Baber, A. Beetham, J. McC. Clark, P. Comiskey, J. Cosgnave, W. C. Daldy, J. M. Dargaville, J. Dilworth, P. Dignan, H. Giliillan, W. Graham, G. S. Graham. R. Graham, and D. Heane.

The survey of the proposed line of rail way to connect the Upper Thames and Waikato Avill be make at once, and a staff of surveyors under Mr Carr Avill proceed to the district to-morrow. It is proposed that only a trial survey shall be made in the first instance.

The manganese mine at the Bay of Islands has been successfully AA rorked for several years past by an English Company, Avhich has now sent' out Mr Phillips and a party of experienced miners to further test its resources, and develop it on a larger, scale. There are 1135 holdings and 89,137 sheep in the Counties of Piako, Waipa, Waikato, and Raglan, as slieAvn by a return compiled by Mr j. Runciman, Inspector of Sheep for the Waikato district. The " Canterbury Standard " advises Thomas Walker, the trance medium, not to A'isit that locality " as horseponds are some what plentiful there."

The chess tournament was resumed last evening, at Mr Waters' establishment. Messrs Morton and Schmidt were victorious in tAvo contests. Mr Lusk avus defeated in a contest with Mr SteAvart. The game betAveen Messrs Heather and Jakins Avas not concluded, nor Avas the engagement finished betAveen Messrs Lusk and Gome. The unfinished games will be resumed to morroAv evening.

A heavy list of small debt cases appears in the Resident Magistrate's Court for to rn orroAv (Thursday y. The offices of the District Court A\iUbe closed on Monday and Tuesday of next week, being the Whitsun holidays.

Government inspection of No. 3 Company A.R.V. on to-morroAV evening, Avlien all rifles must be seen by Officer commanding district, in order to secure capitation. Members absent (Avithout leave) from tAvo consecutive inspections, Avill be dismissed.

The Auckland carpenters complain—and not Avithout cause—of slackness of work, but a respectable gentleman informed us to-day that be Avanted carpenters to work at a place about 4 to 5 miles from Auck land, and about 20 carpenters applied, but they all refused to accept employment at suck a distance.

The United Free Methodists in Christ- 1 church have commenced to erect a new church, to cost £2200.

POLICE COURT.-This Day.

[Before Albert Beetham, Esq., and G. S. Graham, Esq., Justices.] THE NIGHT CHARGES. Denny Kelligan, and Margery Brainsbury were convicted of drunkenness, and lined

as usual. Thomas Stone, out on bail, did not appear, and his re cognizances Avere en treated.

BEYOND REFORM

Eliza Lestrauge, a notorious bad charac ter, avlio has been before the Court times out of number, Avas brought up this morn ing, charged with being an incorrigible rogue and vagabond. Eliza, said she-Avas not guilty. She was no rogue, if she did take a drop sometimes. If they would let her off she would reform. The ease Avas proved by the detectives, and prisoner was sent to Mount Eden for tAvelve months. INDECENCY. Samuel Butcher pleaded guilty to being drunk and having grossly committed himself in Chancery Lane on the loth inst. He Avas sent to prison for 4S hours.

AGE AND DEPRAVITY.

Sarah Carroll, an old hag, and Emily Day, a bloated-looking woman of forty, were charged with keeping a disorderly house in Lorne-strect, Old Mrs Carroll repudiated the charge with great volubility. Day seemed to regard the case with apathy, and calmly Avaited the issue of events. Both defended themselves on the score that they Avere drawing Government rations. Detectives Jeffcry and Grace bore testimony to the facts that the house Avas the resort of prostitutes and thieves, and that the neighbours bad constantly complained of the beastly goings on there. John Ryan, living in Lome-street, testified to the disorderly character of tho house. , _ . The Bench considered the case proved, and gave each of the prisoner.- three months imprisonment. THE SOCIAL EVIL. Ellen Hvdcr, an able-bodied, but dirty looking young woman, avus charged Avith being a 'rogue and a vagabond, and with having no lawful means of support. Prisoner pleaded not guilty, she was under the protection of Mr Burke. Detective Jeffreys Avas sworn, and said he had knoAvn the Avoman for some years. She Avas kept by Burke, till a feAV mouths ago. Since that, she had been in jail for six Avoeks, and on being released had gone upon the streets. She bad been convicted of using obscene language on the streets at Onehunga, and Avas generally a very bad character. Had Burke been present be could have proved that she was living by prostitution. She was arrested in a state of drunkenness at Mrs. Mr Bcetham said he did not think Burke Avas a proper person to give evidence against her. If he had been living Avitli her, and had abandoned her, he thought a good de. ! of the avo man's conduct was attributable to him.

Mr Sub-Inspector Pardy said there was not much injured innocence in the case ; the Avoman ' hud been Avell-knoAvn at the Thames as a prostitute years ago, and Burke had been known as living upon her prostitution. Detective Grace having given evidence, the prisoner Avas sentenced by the Bench to a month's imprisonment.

This Avas all the business,

THE BRIG VISION.

Mr Donald, the sailmaker, agent for the brig Vision, has ieceived a telegram from Sydney stating that the Vision has put in there for repairs. She is slightly damaged on the bottom, and lias been placed upon the slip. The South Insurance Company have received a telegram to the same effect. The schooners Fortune and Agnes Donald are also reported as safe.

AUCKLAND PRESBYTERY.

_Y_c _KVjo_-r-»o_l v_i«-_----»JS of ttic _-_Vuol.ltv_~.-l PrcsbytcryAVas held at St. Andreiv's Church, Symonds-street, this morning ; Present : — Revs. R. F. Macnicol, moderator (in tbe chair), G. Brown (clerk), R. Sommerville, J. Hill, D. Bruce, T. Nome J. Macky, J. GalloAvay, and Mr T. Macky, elder. CALL FROM TAURANGA. A communication Avas received from Rev. Mr. Hay, stating that he Avas Avilling to accept the call from Tauranga. On the motion of Rc\. R. Sommerville, seconded by Rev. T. Norrie, it Avas agreed : " That the Revs. R. F. Macnicol, D. Bruce, and J. Mark be a committee to arrange for the induction of Mr Hay." CALL FROM LYTTELTON. Rev. G. BroAvn read several commmunica tions received from Cliristcliurch in support of the call to Rev. James Hill, of the Thames. The call, signed by 40 of the lead ing members of the Lyttelton congregation, was also read.

SSThe congregation of ;i St. James' Church, at the Thames, at rote expressing their re gret at the loss Avhich would be sustained by the departure of their pastorfrom the district. The communication, Avhich passed a high compliment on Mr Hill's piety, kind ness, and zeal in the discharge of his religious duties, Avas signed by Mr McNab, on behalf of the members of the congrega tion.

Rev James Hill expressed his regret at leaving the Thames, and his many friends there, but at the same time stated that at the very moment be had receiA Ted the call, he had felt it to be bis duty to accept it, and fill the vacant pastorate at Lyttel ton.

Rev J. Macky spoke in complimentary terms of the ability shewn by Mr Hill. He moved : " That Rev J. Hill be instructed to proceed at once to Christchurch, and there be inducted into the charge of Lyttelton."

Rev R. F. Macnicol here A-acated the chair, and the position AA ras assumed by Rev Mr GalloAvay. The Rev D. Bruce, in seconding the motion, felt sure that Mr Hill's presence at Lyttelton would have the effect of strengthen ing that congregation greatly, and removing a large number of troubles Avhich had lately arisen.

Rev R. F. Macnicol thought the church in general Avould greatly benefit by Mr Hill's presence at Lyttelton.

Revs. T. Nome and G. BroAvn spoke in a similar strain.

Mr Macky's motion was agreed to. Prayer AA ras offered on behalf of Mr Hill, by the Moderator.

On the motion of Rev. T. Macky, seconded by Rev. G. Brown, it Avas agreed, " That Mr GalloAvay be appointed to preach at the Thames on Sunday, June 3rd, and announce to the congregation that their pastoral tie Avith Rev. J. Hill had been severed."

Mr Hill promised to preach at the Thames on the 20th and 27th May.

HOME MISSION REPORT.

ReAr. D. Bruce read the annual report of tho Home Mission Committee. The report, Avhich referred to the Avork of the Church, •in the Auckland district, was of a satis factory nature. It sheAved that Ministerial assistance was greatly required, seA-eral charges being in want of pastors. The balance sheet submitted by the Committee skewed, a credit balance of £185 ISs 5d re maining from'the vcar's operations. Rev. R. F.'Macnicol moved, "That the report be adopted, aud printed in the next number of the " Presbyterian Church NeAvs.".

This avus seconded by Rev. T. Nome, and carried.

THE THAMES,

ItAvasagrced that the clerk call a meeting of the Presbytery on the arrival of Mr Monro, avlio Avas expected from England in about three Aveeks, and that steps be then taken to fill the vacant charge of the Thames.

This concluded the business, and the sederunt closed Avith prayer.

CITY IMPROVEMENT COMMISSION.

(To the Editor of the Star,)

Sir,—Some time ago (say 4 years) there AA-as a great fuss made : Sir Julius Vogel had leased certain lots in Grafton Road. His admirers made political capital out of same, as showing thatheAvasan Aucklander at heart, was going to build, liA-» amonust us. and all that kind of thing. I see these identical lots a^ain advertised for lease. I attended the letting in the first instance, and if I could haA'O secured a lot then would have built at once, but my pocket, at that time, could not compete with the Premier of Ncav Zealand's. These lots Avere put up on certain conditions, as to building and so forth. How is it that Sir Julius has not fulfilled these conditions? Surely ho is not such a terrible big 1 bug that the Commissioners are afraid to make him do so I I feel if it had been one of us plebians they Avould have made us toe the mark. As, I believe, he was to pay £160 odd per annum for these lots, and to have built within a certain time, may I ask does the city lose all the back rent, rates, etc.? If so, it is a pretty penny, and instead of Nelson, Auckland ought to be called "Sleepy HoIIoav."—I am, etc., Proa-ixcialist.

QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY.

(To the Editor of the Star.)

Sir,—The above holiday being near, I Avould suggest that our Volunteer display on that day shonld take the form of an attack on the city. For instance, let the Thames and Auckland Naval Brigades bombard from the harbour, and land attacking p-rty; Auckland Volunteers repulse, protect Hailway Station, banks, etc.; the Onehunga, and other suburban corps, to_ be brought in by rail as reinforcements, etc. This might be made an interesting as Avell as a practi cal revieAv, if AVell laid out in detail, and being only likely to be troubled by an outside foe, be at least good training for emergencies. lam led to make the suggestion by an account of a sham fight I read in an old "John 'o Groats Journal," and commend the matter to your notice.—l am, &c, Old Volunteer.—May 12.

"SPIRITISM : WEIGHED IN THE BALANCE."

REV. ALLAN WEBB'S LECTURE.

The Lome-street, Hal], last evening, was croAvded by persons desirous of hearing Rev. Allan Webb's lecture on Spiritualism. Mr J. C. Firth was voted to the chair, andm his remarks referred to the magicians, astrologers, and super stitions of past ages, and said that in this age ot ciA'ilisation a set of claimants to converse with the spirit Avorld, calling themselves mediums, had sprung up, and their p-etensions to hold com'erse Avith departed spirits, Avas simply ridi culous, and opposed to common sense. lhe Bible does not countenance,but resolutely de nounces, such interference. Having spoken, at some length on the absurdities of modern spirit ualism, the Chairman introduced the Rev. Allan Webb,of Wellesley-streetchurch.to the audience. Rev. Mr Webb on rising v,-as greeted Avith prolonged applause, and commenced his lecture by. saying that, the present age was one of liberty; but that liberty of which we boasted Avas, in a disregard of reason,madean excuse for almost unbounded license. He appeared before the audience as a minister of Jesus Christ,, and to his mind the Bible Avas a finality. The lecturer rapidly sketched the superstitions and beliefs of early ages, and proceeded to shew that modern spiritualism had no foundation in the Divine word, but in this age men had risen up, profess ing to hold communion Avith the dead ; men whom the ancient necromancers Avould be ashamed to call their sons. The modern move ment appeared to have originated some thirty years ago Avith AndreAV Jackson Davis, Avho professed to be the apostle of a neAV creed, which was merely pantheism in another form. The lecturer then noticed the reputed marvels- of Mrs Gup_y and others, coming doAvn to Peebles and Walker. The presumed medium, now in our midst, was possessed of a retentive memory, had alarge vocabulary, could closehiseyes, shake and shiver a little, but none but fools credited the medium. Mr Webb then explained the experiments of Professors Faraday, Ferrier. and others, which AA-as a complete expose of the art. And there AA'cre practices on Avhich Fara day Avas ashamed to write, and which Avere an abomination and superstition; beyond oven the instinct of a dog, A distinguished scientist described spiritualism as senseless abominations and profanity—in truth, groping upon the very threshold of God* spiritual kingdom—arid did people think that pretensions were justified such as Avere neA ror approached in the darkest days of heathenism? (Cheers.) The seances were dark, so that the practices of the pro fessors could not be seen, except through dark ness. If light Avas let in, "the conditions Avere not favourable." (Immense laughter,) Many anecdotes were humourously told of Mr Home, and reference made to the DaA-enport Brothers. A number of amusing stories avere told in suc cession, and a beautiful parable by the late ReA- J. Hamilton, of London, " The Old Man and the Lamp," but as the lecture Avill be published shortly, readers Avill have, an opportunity of judging of its merits in its entirety. The lec turer concluded with the following, paying a tribute of praise to the Auckland press, saying if the neAvspapers of Auckland, Avhose tone in this matter a. as so worthy of their leadership of public opinion here—(cheers) —if the newspapers were to be relied upon as faithful reporters, the people here haA-ehad within the last few weeks abundant proofs that this Spiritualism Avas sub- A-ersivC of tiie dearest hopes that revelation en p-ndorcd. <l_ovul cheers). They had before them the. records of the doings of those wtio claimed to be priests of this neAV demonology. Let it be inquired into by science by all means ; but it tried to eA-ade, the inquiry of science. Would Christian people pursue the ignis fatuus of these delusiA-e mystics? "Would they he content with the phosphor gases of the charnel-house ? 'Would they follow these occult arts through the quagmires of sensuality —would they accept the abominations of these anti-Christian delusions' No. The asylums of America Avere .aid to be full of men and women Avho had became insane through these delusions. Were they to "c contented Avith darkness? No, Christ was the li-rht and the life. Let men turn to the sun : to the light of Heaven, and shun the Avays of darkness through Avhich these mystics Avould lead their folloAvers. (Loud cheers).

Mr Firth moved a A rote of thanks to the lecturer, AA'hich was seconded by the Rev. Mr Buddie, and carried by acclamation.

Mr T. L. White in a few Avords said he had not experienced the feelings of a trance " medium," but he certainly had been entranced by Mr Webb's eloquent lecture.

-VTr Tremain announced that the lecture would be published if the collection should equal the expense.

A vote of thanks to the Chairman, and the bedediction, closed the proceedings.

DISTRICT COURT.—Yesterday.

(Before F. D. Fenton, Esq., District JudgeJ,

HJORTH A". LOOMB,

Claim, £100.

Mr. Rees for plaintiff, Mr. Hesketh for defend ant.—The particulars of this claim appeared in our last issue, and at the close of the CA'ldence, counsel addressed the Court on both sides, for their resp_ct_A-e clients. — His Honor, having carefully noted the evidence, gave judgment for plaintiff, £14 10s, Avithout costs. COOK A". HUME. Claim, £95. Mr. Rees for plaintiff, Mr. George for defend ant.—This action was brought to recover for a breach of coA renant, in relation to the lease of a farm at Ngaroto. The following Avere the terms of the agreement :—(1) To keep free from thistles and other noxious weeds any lands which he might break up and plough. The plaintiff alleged that this Avas not done, and claimed damages to the extent of £15 for the non-fulfil ment of this covenant. (2) The defendant agrped to deliver up at the expiration of the lease, in good working order and condition, a plough and harrow which Avas on the farm. For non-fulfil ment of this covenant, damage to the extent of £10 vras claimed. (3) A sum of £35 AA ras claimed on account of the destruction of 35 chains of fencing. (4) A sum of £10 AA-as claimed for damage done to stockyard. (5) A sum of £25 was claimed for the destruction of 450 young fruit trees, occasioned through the damaged fencing.

At this stage of the proceedings the Court rose, and the further hearing of the case AA-as ad journed until this (Wednesday) morning.

THIS DAY. COOK A*. HUME

The evidence in this case Avas resumed. James Eyburn deposed that Mr. Cook sold the farm for £310. There Avere dilapidated buildings and fences. When Mr. Hume gave up posses sion at the end of the three year's lease the fence around the orchard Avas tolerably good and sufficiently strong to keep the cattle out.— Witness Avas cross-examined by Mr. George at some length.—Mr. Rees said the questions to be considered Avere (1) What was the condition of the premises Avhen Mr. Hume entered upon them? and (2) Did he leave the farm in tenant able repair?—Mr. George read from a number of authorities, shewing that premises Avere to be yielded up in good repair, but it did not, folloAv that the tenant Avas to put up a new building in the place of an old one.—His Honor put a num ber ot questions to the witness.—Alfred Smith farm.r, Waikato, deposed : On Mr. Hume taking the farm, the orchard Avas in good repair The young trees were vigorous and healthy. The second fence Avas put up when Mr. Hume took possession. The stock-yard and stable Avere In good repair. The property had certainly dete riorated in value Avhen Mr. Hume left. «™t,h «? eorge,: TJ lere_ was a -ood fence all around the orchard when Mr Hume Avas in possession the shed was propped up.or a strong- AAind might have blown it OA!er. ° Dennis Taylor, farmer, gave ca-idence that in September last, the fences were in bad repair Janies Cook deposed that he refused £350 for the farm, before Mr Hulmo leased it,; he finally sold it tor £300 not £310 as had been stated. J *L« P/PP^ I^' had deteriorated. lo Mr George: He Avas not responsible for the shaping of the advertisement. The agent\va_ the author of the poetry. His Honor: These adA-ertisements mean nobbing, do they? (laushter) an This Avas the plaintiffs case. TV alter Hume, farmer, of Paparanga, deposed to leasing the farm for three years from lenient ber, 18.3, at £10 for the first year, and X annum tor the two following Veara Mr Hume then described the state of the place at the tin . ot taking and quitting the allotment which amounted to a total denial of the a legations

THE TIDAL WAVE AT PORT CHARLES.

A LETTER to Mr. Ifohlslmv f rrmi ~ mill manager at Port Charles' h* interesting particulars of the° avovp observed on that part of tbe coast * t? 8 letter is dated 12th May, and says •'—« \x)K had a fresh on Saturday last, and Aye .\ doAvn about 250 or 300 logs, and yestenf \ morning (Friday) we had a tidal v/ 2 I that washed every one of them back mv il M creek. About 100 of them have -Z v£ 9 tbe first left band branch, and the rest ? them are up the main creek betAveen th top of the straight run and the first eross 6 ing ; a feAV logs have gone over the banks but not many. I Avas awakened about an ; hour before daylight by the sound of tiie Avater round the house, and Avhen I <vJ out and saAV the logs racing up the creek 1 avus completely beAvildered The Avhole of the flat Avas under Avater, and when I Avent out the confusion avus simply indescribable The tide kept rushing in and out all day about every twenty minutes, Avhich made us afraid that avc should have a 'xpetition of it at high Avater in the evening, which Aye had, but not so high as in the momino- The tide rose and fell on an average about eight feet every 20 minutes the Avhole day Sometimes it Avould rise and fall as much as ten or twelve feet, in that time. About tAvo o'clock it rose and fell I believe more than that, although it, avus only just after loav Avater one rush came up to the level'of the wharf, and Avent back nearly to the reef. The punt was anchored in R ee f Bay, and parted her cable, and Avent ashore, but took no harm. Captain Pelley got her oil", and also picked up the anchor and chain during one of the great rushes out, although he got caught Avith the rush in, just Avhen he had got hold of the end of the chain."

THE TIDAL WAVE AT MERCURY ISLAND.

A correspondent writes from Mercury' Island :—'•' On the morning of Friday the 11th inst., about 4 o'clock, avc Avere visited here by an extraordinary tidal Avave. Tavo A-essels lying at anchor in the harbour, the cutter Start, of Auckland (Stephens), and the yacht Zodiac dragging their anchors, and parting strong coir Avarps, were driven ashore, but happily both vessels Avere got off at next tide neither having sustained any damage. The tide rose to an alarming height, serious apprehensions at one time being enter tained that considerable damage Avonld be done. It was estimated that the tide was running at least from Bto 10 knots. We are uoav, hoAvever, happy to say that the tides have come down to their usual height, tbe only damage sustained beim* part of a fence carried aAvav. Wind light from S.W."

TELEGRAPHIC.

[FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.]

COROMANDEL, this day, MINING—LAUNCH.

The Bright Smile crushed 40 lbs speci mens yesterday for 20 ozs.

The Tokatea, and Royal Oak, both obtained good stuff from various leArels. A number of outside claims are also getting first-class stone.

A schooner Avas launched from Mr Hanson's yards yesterday, and named the Reward. Everything Avent satisfactorily. ACCIDENT.

Mr Barrett's Avife met with an accident, by which her leg Avas broken. Dr Hovell is in attendance, and all is going Avell. At Kennedy's Bay, the Bessie and Ness are loading for Auckland.

The Henry arrived Avith cattle this morning.

GRAHAMSTOWN, this day.

Kneebone's Moanatairi tribute has 96 ozs 1 dAVt. The Alburnia have close on half a ton of picked stuft' and specimens to send doAvn to-morroAA-, 350 lbs having been got by the night shift. MOANATAIRI SPECIMENS. The Moanatairi took out 40 lbs of speci mens. The Queen of May is still crushing as usual.

DUNEDIN. this day.

A TYPHOID PATIENT TREATED AS A LUNATIC. An inquest Avas held at the Lunatic Asylum concerning the death of John BoAvers. Tbe deceased Avas reeeiA red into tbe Dunedin hospital a feAV clays ago, and after undergoing treatment there for four days, was, on the certificates of Drs. Burns and Coughtrey, sent to tbe Asylum as a lunatic. It Avas very cold on tbe dayheAvas remoA-ed. The coiiA-eyance used Avas an open express. According to the evidence, Professor Macgregor, AA-lien BoAvers arrived at the asylum, said he was in a dying state from typhoid fever. He died after lingering a couple of clays. Much interest avus taken in the case by medical men, seven being present at the inquest. The jury gave a verdict that deceased died from typhoid fever, and at first intimated its intention of adding a rider condemnatory of the carelessness of removing deceased in an open express on a cold day. At the inquest on Clark a verdict of accidental death Avas returned. The jury added a rider, blaming the Government for supplying an unsafe and unsuitable engine and trucks to contractors.

BITING A BILLIARD MARKERS LIP.

At Milton, John Ah Goon was com mitted for trial for biting off the lip of a billiard marker named McDoavcll, Avith whom ho quarrelled over the game. The traffic on the PaereAvhenua and Waireka railways Avas stopped, through flood. The cargo on board the William Gifford consisted of grain and flour, valued at about £2,500. RAILWAY TRAFFIC. The Otago railways last month earned £12,778, tiie central division being credited Avith £9268.

All extensive sheep-stealing case occupied the attention of the City Court to-day.

WELLINGTON, this day. WHARF TENDERS. Tbe AA-harf tenders are still unsettled. The City Council sat tAvo hours yesterday afternoon, and adjourned AA-ithout coming to any decision. They had been waiting for.an Auckland tender, which on arrival proved higher than the others. Iv the interval, the tAvo loAvest tenderers for separate contracts (Coffey and Goodfellow) Avrote a letter, offering to combine, and do the Avork together for the amount of their joint tenders, Avhich thus combined Avould be £544 loAver than that of McKirdy, the loAvest aggregate tender for the two contracts. As the Council had resolved previously that separate tenders should not be accepted, unless a saving of £1000 on the lowest aggregate tender Avas thereby effected, the Mayor ruled that the com bined tender of Coffey and GoodfelloAV could not be entertained, unless the previous resolution Avas rescinded, Avhich would involve a notice being given at another meeting of the Council to move at the next meeting that the resolution be rescinded. The Mayor also held that GoodfelloAys tender avus informal, not being accompanied by a marked cheque. He also maintained that if these tAvo tenderers Avere allowed thus to modify their tenders, and send ln.Avhat Avas practically a neAV tender from a ne\v firm, then other tenderers in other parts or New Zealand ought to have the same | privilege. A long and acrimonious tit •■ _^ mission ensued, resulting in a adjournment*" to a special meeting of tie Council, avlihuw is called for Monday next.

(Press Agency.)

WELLINGTON, this day MOVEMENTS OF ME_. O' WAJii As the Governor does not visit Ohlf|

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CONTINUATION OF CLEARING OUT SALE. JOHN W. PEA RS E (Leaving for England). The Stock must be sold at Frightfully Reduced "Prices to realise quickly, consisting ot a very T^e Stock of Men's and Boys' Clothing, Ulster fW* Waterproof Coats, Inverness Capes, Overcoats, Freach Felt Hats, Cloth Caps. a .a--- Quantity of Ladies' V.rv Fashionable c4times qSets, Shawls, and Felt Skirts, just reca'ved from London. E-ankets. Flannels. Tw.eds. Hosiery Gloves, v a7.. Feathers, Flowers, and btraw Goods. Erery Department is ".larked Down, so as to clear out. The Lease of the Premises for Sale. -^ C I A- L NOTICE. AUTUMN & WINTER GOODS, B_.NN TOCKB TJR_T AND MO3GISL TWEEDS H. L. POSSENNISKIE 'GOpenin"- Out these New Seasonable Goods, 3 wr'-ld call particular attention to their ouality which is second to none imported, "' while from his large and varied Stock Genticmen can rely on a caoice of Cloth unattainable else where in the colony. H. L. POSSENNISKIE, M3ECH _.\ rT TAILOR & HaBITMAKER, Opposite the City Mart, Shortland-street. MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALASIA. Incorporated by Act of Parliament. NEW ZEALAND" BRANCH: Head Office, Auckland-



Local Director: Geobgb Burc-oyne Owen-, E-^q. (Messrs. Owen and Graham.) Principal Medical Officer: Cha-.t_es Field Gotvdsbf.o', Esq., M.D. General A<?ent for Ne^v Zealand : W-__l___>- T. .T. BF_T_t_. With Sab-Agencies in all the Principal Towns. Every information on the subject of LIFE ASSURANCE ANNUITIES, and ENDOW MENTS FOR CHILDREN, afforded by J. A- LowE. Travelling Asrent to tbe Association ;or Yv'JLLIAM T.J. BELL, General Agent. SKL Special Features.— Age adt-Ottep on Policies, which are unchaldangab-E from date of issuo. Lowest Rates of Premiums, and no hamper ti-3 conditions as to residence or occupation. -T^r O T I C E. MACINTOSH COATS. WATERPROOF CLOTHING. RUSHBROOK AND BRIDGMAN Have Just Opened, and are now Showinpr, a Lar?e Parcel of the above Goods, from the same House, and of similar style, to their Last Season's Goods, concerning the Wear and Quality of Avhich they have received many satisfactory testimonials. Tho Parcel includes various Styles, and all sizes. £_. f Light Textures, in Black and Drab, for O town Avear. O Strong Heavy Sheeting. 3 a_ I Strong Twilled, Velvet Collars. __; 5 J Cashmere. Fancy Cheek, and Diagonal g 1$ 1 Tweed Patterns. S g Extra Heavy Diagonal Warm Lined, _-i and extra long. 2 Sealskin Lined, specially adapted for > \ Cabmen, 'Buss Drivers, &c. waterproof aprons. leggings, &c. Also, a further supply of BLANKETS, REVERSIBLE BUSH RUGS, AND FAN CV AUSTRIAN RUGS, To Hand this Week. Is. in the £ allowed on all Cash Purchases of 20s. and upwards. rushbrook & bridgman, Junction Drapeky Wakehou.se, Upper Queex-street, auclkakd. JXURNIIURE! FURNITURE! Ladies and Gentewn abnt to Famis . are respec fully requested to inspect the Large Stock of DBA WING -ROOM, DINING - ROO M BEDROOM, A ND GENERAL SO USE h OLD FURNITURE, In our New and Spacious Shoxorooms. T. & S. OOOKB, 87. QUZZX.ZTP.EZI i Jdiai/nino *_*»> o. <V"-„ Zestl --. _ I I



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AT their Old Tricks .Again.—lrresponsible ■m. dilators are again attempting- to foist spur ious rubbish of a"hurtful kind upon the public iis^idonlieal Avith the celebrated Udolpho Wo lee's Shied..:.! Aromatic Schnapps. They put their poisonous imitations in the genuine Schnapps bottles and cither counterfeit tjie label or nretend that the false is as good as the genuine. Take none but the true health beverage. Manning's Worm Powders.—This excellent Vcrmiiuc.ee is safe and quick in its operation. One or two doses is sufficient. Hundreds of testimonials may be seen from those Avho have used them. Price, Is. a packet.— Prepared only by Si-iarland Se Co.. Apothecaries Hall, opposite Post-office. Auckland. Atkinson's Perfumery and Specialities. The Medical Profession nave declared Steane's Superlative Aromatic Tonic Wine to be a necessity to all in search of health, and especially to these suffering cither from Ineipi'uit 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 are desirous of studying health by taking that Which will act most beneficially on the system. Mr. Wm. Johnson, Government Analy tical Chemist, report: — "I have examined Steane's Superlative Aromatic Tonic Wiie, and find it to he remarkably pleasant in flavour, con taining about 1C per cent, of a very pure alcohol, and. holding ___- «<_J __*-_._ a el____r -vvlioiesomo. vegetable Bitter, combined with a rruity spicy aroma. I consider this Bitter a very superior article."—Sold by all Storekeepers and Hotel keepers.