SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

' 'Phi _ Afternoon, 1 26 HIGH WATER—{ To-morrow Morning. 2.11 SUN SET.—This Evening. 6.57 SUN RISE.—To morrow Morning, 5.^ _. iVIOON'S AOE.-Full Moon, 17th Feb., 10.oop.in.

ARRIVALS.

Island City. barque, from Newcastle. Rowena, sis., Sellars. from Tauranga,

DEPARTURES.

KMln Government steamer, s.s.. jonnston. ior Cane Maria Van Diemen (from the Manukau. KdomMlds, . crooner, for Wangaroa, Hau'-aki, p s., fo Rigian, via Waitara,

IMPORTS.

Per Emily, from Adelaide: 130 tons Avheat.— Thornton, Smith, and Firth. • Per Island City, from Newcastle : 610 tons coals.—Henderson and Macfarlane.

EXPORTS.

Per Taranaki. for the South :— ,„„«„«. 2 cases bedsteads, 2 do. gpis. 2 do. looking e asses. 1 do. furniture, 2 bales hair.—E. and J_. Isaacs.

The brig Elliotts is now on her way from Adelaide with a cargo of wheat for Thornton, S'nith and Firth. She left on the 10th inst. The'bSS l.'nily arrived this morning from Adelaide Avith a cargo of wheat. The captain rVnoAs '-Sailed from Adelaide January loth, with S%. winds, which lasted until hel7th. on which datfl we cleared Kangaroo Island. Had westerlywinds from thence to 21st,. on which date ua4ed Cape Howe. Avhen tho wmd hauled «r^SS loin? &£& fetched^O^totheeMtwardofGreafcßarri^ Ldand Cast anchor at eleven oclock to-day. Captain-Sutherland, of the brig Emily, reports that od January 21thlat. 36 20 S. long 157,89 TC. snokc the whaler Onward, five months out from H<Vbart Town, a c'ean ship. ... The s.s. Lily is to leave for Warkworth this eve in", at 6 o'clock with passengers for the • Mahurragi Agricultural Show and Rodney ECautain W. Wilson ha<? been appointed to the command of the brig Vision, Avhich will lea.c f%K IaRowena a wiU leafe for Tauranga, via h 7^ BTl>anal^vcs t^tovtU at 3 o^he kGo^r anm-; nnrs-;amer Stella left yesterday afternoon fir Cape Maria^Van Diemen The schooner Agnes Donald is at the Lrore street iettv undergoing an overhaul. ? The'£ "Rotonwhana owing tn an accident to hermachinerv did not;.nake her usual trip to the Thames last night. She left at 9.30 this n The 1 regulations or the accommodation of our P or. must be very defective, one or the other, to iece^sitato the ship May Queen being hauled aAvav from the wharf and placed in mid-stream iu.t, about three days before she has hashed loading for London. With all our boasted harbour improvements this makes it appear as if we are just in the same condition,? so far as berths for vessels are concerned, as Aye were five Years a-o. Each time a mail steamer is due there is alwsys the same difficulty in making room for her. The railway wharf, which was to relieve Queen-street Avharf, has turned out a failure, and will be a lasting monument ot the way the Harbour Board of 1877 knew how not to do it. Things cannot remain as they are. \\ c must have at least two more berths for big ships, or if that is out of the question, the.depth of water alongside the inner western tee should be so increased as to allow vessels drawing lott or 16ft to lie there. Captain Tatchell will be delayed several days by having to go into the stream at the present time, and he must bring his ship alongside again to Wem water arid stores even if he can ship the balance of his careo in the stream. Such unnecessary trouble afttiis inflicLd on the captain of an Englteh ship naturaliy causes him to give the port a Daa character^ arrived frol n New castle this morning after a passage of 19 days. She brings a cargo of coals for Henderson and Macfarlane. Captain Williams reports having had light easterly winds and calms for 14 days after starting. After that had S.E. and southe-ly Avind until making the Three Kings on Sunday last. Down the coast S.E. and easterly winds Avere experienced. On the 7th inst. spoke the whalingbarque Othello, of Hobart Town, in 33.10 S. and 161.30 E. She Avas stand ing to the S.W. , . m„„-_ The schooner Norval entered out for Tonga and Samoa to-day. She will begin to load at There was no sign of the mail steamer City of Sydney, from San Francisco, Avhen we went to nress. She is fully due, and will probably make her appearance in harbour before to-morrow m The Italian corvette Cristopero Colombo, five guns, under command of Conte Napoleone Canevoro, arrived in Sydney, on a cruise round the world, on the 3rd inst. She is on a scientific tour, and is described as an e?cce~*?ng\y smart leaving Sydney will come on to New Zealand, and thence proceed to the Island Groups of the Pacific and San Francisco.

CHIEF POST-OFFICE, AUCKLAND.

Mails will Close as Under — • For Thames, this day, at 5.30 p.m,; and to-mor row, at 9 30 a.m, and 5.30 p.m. For Waiheke and Coromandel, per Argyle, on Friday next, at 2.30 p.m. For Australian Colonies, Batavia, Singapore, China, and Japan, via Torres Straits, per s.s. City of Sydney, immediately after her arrival from Honolulu. For Whitiangi, Tauranga, and Opotiki, per Rowena, this day at 4 p.m. For Waiwera, Warkworth, and Te Arai, per Annie Milbank, to-morrow, at 10 a.m. For Port Fitzroy, per Waterlily, to-morrow, at 11 a.m. For Tauranga. Gisborne, Napier, Southern Province, Chatham Islands, -via Lytteltojj, and Australian Colonies, per Hawea, on "to-morrow, at 2 p.m. For Russell and Kawakawa, per Taupo, on Monday next, at 3 p.m. For Russell, Kawakawa, Wangaroa, and Mon gonui, per lona, on Monday next, at i p.m. For Taranaki and Southern Provinces, per Taiaroa, on Tuesday, 19th inst., at 5 a.m. S. B. BIS 3. Chief Postmaster.

AUCKLAND STOCK AND MINING ASSOCIATION.

To-day's quotations :— Bank of New Zealand—Sellers, £23155. Colonial Bank—sls; sellers, 51s. Union Insurance—Buyers, 133. Auckland Timber Co.—Buyers, 503. Moanatairi—7ls; sellers, 71s. Tookey Tribute—ss; sellers, 5s 6d. Alburnia—6s3; buyers, 61s; sellers, 665. Kuranui Hill—lis 6d; Sellers, 15s. JOSEPH NEWMAN, Chairman. Union Beach—Buyers, 23s 6d.

BIRTH

EDGECUMBE. — On the 13th February, at Thanckes, Tauranga, the a. ife of E. M. Edge cumbe, Esq., J.P., of a son. REDFEUN.—On the 11th February, the Avife of

George Redfern of a son.| O'CALLAGHAN—On the 12th February, at Shamrock Cottage. Mount Eden Road, Mrs. W. G. P. O'Callaghan of a son. POND. —On February 8, at her residence, Hob son-street, the wife of J. A. Pond of a son.

DEATH.

PHILLIPS.—At Auckland, on 12th February, & o-^Sum^dUer^Ukana; agea^i Tiie funeral Avill leave the residence of Mr. Hammond, Grafton Road, on Thursday, 11th February, at 2 p.m. Friends are respectfully invited to attend.

O'DONOGHUE.—On the 13th February, 1878. at his parents' residence, Bascoe Road, Eden Terrace Auckland. Jonn Thomas 11'Donoghue, only son of Michael and Bridget O'Donoßhue, aged 9 months. The funeral Avill take place at 3.30 p.m. to morrow. Friends please accept this invita tion.

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

WEDNESDAY. FEBRUARY 13. 1878.

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We learn with great pleasure that the efforts put forth to form a Working Men's Club in Auckland are being crowned with success. The number of members who have already joined warrant the expectation that the institution may be opened early next month at commodious premises secured in Mr" Dornwell's buildings. These clubs date their origin to the Dublin Social Science Congress of 1861-, when the Rev H. Solly, in a paper dealing Avith the Avants of Avorking men, pointed out that drunkenness, so prevalent among the Avorking classes of England, Avas largely due to removable causes. He shewed lioav ill-adapted the homes of working men were for the gratification of the natural desire for social intercourse; how inevitably men were thrown into the tavern to transact all their business, or to spend their leisure. The discussion that ensued resulted in the formation of " The Working Men's Club and Institute Union," under the presidency of Lord Brougham, Avhich enlisted the active interest of all social reformers. At the end of nine months a celebration Avas held in London, when it was shewn that the receipts had been £905, against an expenditure of £730, leaving a net balance of £175, after providing members with the best of everything— comfortable rooms, library, facilities for transacting their business, and a place Avhere a leisure hour might be spent in inno cent recreation or profitable instruction. Successes as great have been multiplied throughout England, and although not followed by a moral revolution such as some enthusiasts, who take no note of deeply rooted habits, anticipated, have yet done very much for the comfort and intellectual and moral improvement of the annually increasing roll of members Avho avail themselves of their advantages. Combination is all powerful, and there is nothing to prevent Avorking men from glory ing in •* my club" equally Avith the heaviest aristocrat avlio revels in the luxuries of Pall Mall. The sense of proprietorship and freedom contributes no little to the enjoyment of establishments of this kind; and continual friction, under pleasant circumstances, with feIIOAV-men, speedily rubs off the rough edge caused by the jolts, the jars, and inequalities of a toilsome life. A good Avorking man's club contemplates a library and reading-room, conversation room,' smoking-room, little apartments for private conferences, supplied with pens, ink and paper ; chess and billiard rooms, conveniences for the meetings of 'trade or friendly societies, and for the accommodation of masters and employes, and any other purpose connected with industrial needs or progress. With the growth of resources some clubs in England have started day meetings to enlist the sympathy and supply the social cravings of working Avomen aud the wives of members, lecturers haye been engaged, entertainments of a social and|innocent character promoted, valuable libraries collected, until the club has become a great radiating sun, warming and illuminating the dull orbit of industrial social life. This is Avhat the

Club should and may be—not a counter attraction to the home, but a place that supplies by combination the Avants which the homes of most working men cannot furnish. JThose who take an interest in social que-tions may aid the movement very materially either by con tributing books or enrolling themselves on the list of honorary members, and Aye hope that the Auckland Club Avill derive as libe ral a support from this source as appears to have been accorded to sister societies in the South.

THE CHEKMEDJI.

A CORRESPONDENT in the *' Times" gives the following description of these defences on the landward side of Constantinople, which were lately seized by the Russians :— " But not only are these lines in a thorough condition of preparation, lines in compari son Avith which Torres Vcdras are weak, but at a point where the railroad and all other country roads converge and begin to climb up out of the great Roumalian plain a series of eartliAvorks of almost impregnable strength has been constructed, which could hold an army in check for months. As the railway sweeps round in a great curve of many miles, so that the ascent may be more gradual, one passes through a succession of loav hills,! presenting nothing from their base, butgwhen a sufficient altitude is obtained they are observed to be trenched in every possible direction, honeycombed With rifle pits, and enfilading every possible approach. The impression on the mind as the train carries one on beyond these formidable lines toAvards Constantinople is one of security, and the idea of the Russians 'knocking at the gates of Constantinople' vanishes into moon shine." Major Russell, in Ins book, " Russian wars with Turkey," published in 1577, describes the Lake of Chekmaji as being separated from the sea by a marshy tongue or isthmus; narroAV, and divided by outlets from the lake, Avhich is brackish. The breadth of the lake is here about three quarters ot a mile, but it increases higher up, and at the distance of three or four miles divides into a fork, that nearest Con stantinople receiving the river Avhich anciently bore the name of the Bathynias. At the great Lake, about two hours further on, beyond a country of heights and valleys, is also a position Avhich looks doAvn upon the lake and isthmus of Bujuk Chek maji, the latter of whioh is reached by a zigzag road descending from the crest above into the town of that name. The toAvn is very strong. A feAV works on the height above, and to the left of the town near a burying ground, Avould command the isthmus, and close the road from Adrianople ; or even a couple of Martello towers in advance of the bridge, not immediately commanded from theheights,iin that direction, might possibly lead to the last mentioned result. The lakes form the left of a strong defensible line, whichhas its right on the tort of Kara Bornoo, on the Black Sea, which is again strengthened by the proximity to its front of another large salt lake. Bet-veen this front and Domusdereh, near the entry of the Bosphorus, there is no practicable landing place for a hostile force. The lake is gradually lost in the marsh near Chatsalda,!aud the advance of troops might be rendered very difficult by taking advantage of the country east of that place and strengthening it artificially. The position was surveyed by Sir John Burgoyne in 1853. Forts were projected, and a Hue of railway marked out in rear of them. Constantinople is so extensive that an army might occupy its inland portion Avith out'fear of being dislodged by a fleet, though the latter might bombard and batter the districts near the water. A struggle of this kind Avould cause the entire destruction of the city, but mere operations from the sea "would have little other result."

The following resolution moved by Bro. *-"-**•-_, --. the Sir Henry Havclock Lodge laot ovoiui-k rcn*»_ __ _.i_- j:..:„;^,. ,-f _-u„ order of Good Templars Avas carried by a large majority : That in consequence of the resolution carried at the public meeting held on Wednesday evening last, to the effect that the executive of the Grand Lodge New Zealand North endeavour to amalgamate with the Grand Lodge, N. Z. South in the formation of one Grand Lodge for New Zealand, irrespective of the Right Worthy Grand Lodges of America and England, and further in consequence of there being at present no Lodge established in Auckland in connection Avith the R.W.G.L. of America, Aye continue our allegiance for this quarter to the Grand Lodge, New Zealand North, leaving our selves free to take any other action avc. think expedient at the expiration of that period.

A novel wedding recently took place at Port Chalmers. On the occasion of a marriage of Mr Henry J. Dench, J. W. of Port Chalmers Marine Lodge, No. 942 E. GA and Miss Gibson, daughter of a well-known member- of the Lodge, the officers and brethren were present in regalia and the W. M. of the lodge gave aAvay the bride.

The Free Templars' quadrille party Avill meet this evening in Cook-street HalL A capital programme has been prepared for the occasion, and Mr W. T. Donald Avill act as master of ceremonies. We need hardly say that these assemblages are con ducted Avith much propriety. Mr Murray, M.H.R., Avas lately address ing his constituents in Otago, Avhen an elector said : —"I haA'e an important question to ask. Can you tell Avho opened the flood-gates and deluged us Avith J.P.s ? • Who poured them down upon us in such a shower—who poured them out? They are thick as peas in a pork pie. (Great laughter folloAved, says a local paper.') On Monday night an amateur entertain ment Avas given by the Queen's Redoubt Social Society in the Mercer Hall; Avhen the front seats were Avell filled by au appre ciative audience. A farce in one act by J. M. Morton Esq., entitled "Your Life's in Danger," was played, the characters being sustained by Messrs W. H. Porter, T. Porter, G. Fletcher, Gallery, and F. and C. Box. At the conclusion of the farce several songs Avere sung' by Mr W. H. Porter, who Avas repeatedly encored. A lady amateur sang "Im Avaiting, dear lady, for thee," and ''Come, lady come, and live with me." --Hearts and homes," by another lady amateur,' was also SAveetly rendered, aud took the audience by sur prise. Among other songs " A nnie Laurie " Avas given by Mr C. Fletcher, who also sang "Ocome, loA'e, come Avith me," and " The cottage by the sea." " I wiped away a tear," and "I had a dream, a happy dream," Avere sung by other members of the company, and the performance concluded Avith the National Anthem. Mr Johnston presided at the piano, and Avas assisted by Mr Greenwood on the violin. The room Avas then cleared tor dancing, and a number of young couples of both races Avere engaged in this active and exhilarating mode of recreation till an early hour.

We understand that instructions have been given oy the trustees of the Ponsonby Highway District to their collector to issue summonses against all defaulting rate payers. It may be well to remind rate payers that non-payment of their rates dis qualifies them from A'oting at the annual election of trustees.

The officers and members of the Auckland Fire Brigade intend to have a dinner at the Governor Browne Hotel, on the evening of Friday, the 22ud inst., at 9.30 p.m. A panorama of the Turku-Russian Avar, covering 7,000 feet of canvass, and compris ing some fifty scenes is being exhibited in St. George's Hall, Wellington. The affair concludes with a mechanical scene iv Avhich Russian torpedoes and a Turkish "ironclad are engaged. The lecturer is Mr Stoneham. We believe that most of the scenes were painted by a talented young artist named Whitcombe.

A poor AvidoAV named Mrs Waters, Avhose husband, an express-driver, died about a fortnight ago, leaving a family of young children, is anxious to get in sundry small debts which Avere due to him. Sue Avi-he.__ thorn paid to Messts E. B. Uilj'uons and Co. Wellesley-street.

Our tele^i-ams horn Dunedin a few days ago mentioned that a woman named Mary Wilson had escaped from custody, but Avas re-captured. She -yas detected by her back hjur falling down.*'# Secretaries of Education Boards are authorised to frank free from payment ot postage all letters and parcels posted on public service. _ , The total receipts of the NeAV Zealand Telegraph Department during the hist quarter of 1877 amounted to £17,942 14s 4d, being an increase of £1,G56 5s 2d over the corresponding quarter for 1576". This is exclusive of Government telegrams, valued at £4,084155. Mr N. Thornton is iioav playing a bur lesque, entitled, "The Turko-Russian War," on the West Coast of the Middle Island. . . . A soiree and concert, in connection Avitli the induction of the Rev. D. W. Runciman to the charge of St. Stephen's Presbyterian Church, Avill be given in the Ponsonby Hall on Friday evening. The induction ceremony takes place in the same building to-morrow evening at half-past seven. A general meeting of the members of the Union Cricket Club is announced to be held at the Wynyard Arms Hotel, Symonds street, this evening, for the consideration of important business. A general meeting of the Pioneer Lodge, National- Independent Order of Oddfelhws, is announced to be held this evening, in the Temperance Hall, for the purpose of adopt ing neAV rules, etc. All members are re quested to be present on this occasion. _ The Scripture Gift Association meeting Avas held last evening in the large room of the Young Men's Christian Institute, Dr. Kcnderdino in the chair. The principal business of the meeting Avas the election ot the hcav committee for the ensuing year. The folloAving Avere elected : -Messrs W. Rattray, F. G. Ewington, W. Rushbrook, F. W. Matthews, S. G. Rountree, J. French, S. Parker, J. G. Brown, S. Brown C. Major, G. Hemus, S. Rout, W. F. Ham mond, J. Longmore, G. R. Burgess. Mr W. Rushbrook was elected secretary, and Mr S. Rout treasurer. An inquest was held this morning before Dr. Goldsbro', Coronor, at the Provincial Hospital, on the body of a young woman named Lucy Williams, aged 20. The evilcnce shewed that since the young WO nan's admission into the hospital she has gradually declined in health until death put an end to her sufferings j esterday. The verdict Avas in accordance with the medical testimony. A " House-owner" Avrites : Sir,—A great many people would rather submit to be imposed upon, than be at the bother of appealing to the Court against the taxes of City, Water, and special taxes. To make a clear statement, of Avhat Aye want to know is this: "I purchased land and built a house, cost £130 ; I let it to workmen for 5s per Aveek, which is £13 Os per annum, but in consequence of the AA'ant of constant employment, I must Avant the rent until I can get it, which is in all cases hitherto unpaid, (I do not know lioav others do, but I never put my tenants to expenses, ou an average I recei\'e 3s per week the year round, which is £7 lCs per annum ; there is taxes, 27s 3d ; Insurance, 25s ; repairs, and upholding. GOs ; which is £5 12s 3d ; leaviug a clear balance of £2 3s 9d. Inform us on Avhat sum the taxes are to be charged." A proclamation by His Excellency the Governor, published in a Ncav Zealand " Gazette " of Feb. 7th, provides that where a prisoner in any gaol in the colon; hasi'e ceived cumulative sentences, lie must serve the period of probation prescribed in respect of each sentence before he can earn marks, and his marks will be calculated as com mencing three months from the date each sentence commences to take effect.

The firing of the Waiupu volunteers for the troop champion belt, and the officer's star, took place at Waiuku butts ou Friday last. The oflicer'sstar was Avon by Lieuten ant Barriball, for the fourth time, aud it therefore now becomes his property. The ■'"-1 _--_— ,__,_, _1._., i K _- A. T Barriball Avith the score of 120 points.

Calls in the Morning Star (Is), and New Golden Pah Goldniining Companies (9s), are due to-day.

A " Ladies' Association" has been formed in connection Avith St. James' Presbyterian Church.

A grand organ recital, on the Pitt-street new organ, will be given in the Wesleyan Church, on Monday next, by Mr Harcourt Lee, late organist of Mr Henderson's Con gregational Church, Melbourne. Mr Harcourt being an experienced organist, a rich treat may be anticipated.

Dunedin and Christchurch will play a chess match by telegraph. The Dunedin Borough loan of £600,000 is to be. floated by the Bank of NeAV Zealand.

Mr Floyd, electrician, has made success ful telephone experiments on an insulated Avire equal to 700 miles in length.

The improvements ou Parnell Rise are progressing favourably. The side streets which have been cut doAvn to the new level of the main road have been almost impass able in Avet Aveather during the last fort night, but the metal is uoav being laid, and in a day or tAvo a good firm surface Avill be restored to them.

We learn that the ferrymen iv the several localities under the Waitemata County Council have received notice of dismissal, the ferries being but rarely used.

The folloAving nominations have been received for the North Otago Turf Club Paces, which take place onthellthand 12th of March. North Otago Turf Club Handi cap : Blue Peter, Unknown, Hippocampus, (>heron, Cloth of Gold, Chancellor, Ariel, Danebury, Bribery, Maritana, Fishhook, Undine, Jangler, Templeton, Titania, Bide a-Avee, PungaAveraAvera. Tradesmen's Han dicap : Blue Peter, Jack-the-Flat, Foul play, Craycrof t, Hippocampus, Izaak Walton, Chancellor, Ariel, Longlands, Bri bery, Fishhook, Hook-eye, Templeton, Titania, Punga, Mirille. Handicap Hurdle Race: Eclipse, Blue Peter, Theodolite, Kildare, Banjo, Merry Monarch, Shark, Shillelagh, Grey Momus'. Publicans' Handicap: Blue Peter, Foul-play, Un known, Oberon, Hippocampus, Cioth of Gold, Chancellor, Ariel, Longlands. Bri bery, Fishhook, Luna, Undine, Jangler, ' en.pleton, Titania, Bidc-a-wee, Punga, Mirille. Flying Handicap : Blue Peter, •lack-the-Flat, Foul-play, Mistake, Izaak Walton, Oberon, Chancellor, Duel, Long luids, Bribery, Luna, Fishhook, Tyro, Jangler, Templeton, Titania, Bide-a-Avee, Punga, Mirille.

Gallipoli is an important toAvn and sea •port in the province of Rumelia, and is situated on a peninsula of the same name, which is about 55 miles in length, by from four or five] miles in Avidth, and separates the Straits of Dardenelles on the east from the Gulf of Saros on the Avest. The toAvn is 90 miles south of Adrianople, and about 130 miles south-west of Constantinople. Its only defence until recently Avas " a sorry square castle with an old tower," but since the commencement of the present Avar strong fortifications have been erected. Gallipoli1 is poorly and irregularly built, the houses are miserable, and its streets dirty, but its bazaars are extensive and Avell-stocked. It is the most important toAvn on the Helles pont ; has two ports, and numerous foun tains and mosques ; Avhile its inhabitants, (about 30,000 in number) comprising mer chants of all nations, carry on a flourish ing trade in corn, Avine, oil, etc. In the town and neighbourhood are seen mauy re mains of ancient sculpture and architecture, the most noteworthy of Avhich are the maga zine and cellars built by Justinian. The town was taken by the Turks in 1357, and formed their earliest possession in Europe.

The Soldene Opera Company open at Wellington on the 20th inst., in'-Girofle- Girofla."

Several Chinese traders in Sydney have brought over their wives and families from the Flowery Land. The almond-eyed beau ties are described as modest in their de meanour, and tasteful and economical in their dress. We avi'sli we could say the same of all barbarians.

John Nott, well-known in the Waikato. and Avho acquired some notoriety a IeAV months ago in connection with the manufac ture of gunpowder amongst the up^nyei Wan'-anui natives, died a week ago, m the Wanganui Hospital. His remains vere followed to the grave by three persons. The " Wellington Post says : Air Thatcher, in the pursuit of his engagements as a theatrical agent, will shortly visit San Francisco, New York, and London so that he is sure to come across Levy, and compel him to make a settlement. When an agent has worked indefatigably, and for a reward is about £100 out of pocket, loses six months' salary, and incurs a number of responsibilities besides, he deserves some sympathy and consideration. Mr Thatcher, therefore, means to 'go ' for Levy, and we sincerely trust, in the interests of com mercial morality, that he may fetch that solo-ist."

The "Wanganui Herald gives the following particulars of the capture of David Hamilton :—" Constable Buchanan this morning achieved a very smart arrest. It appears that an individual of the name of David Hamilton has for some been time wanted by the police in Auckland for fraudulent bankruptcy, and from infor mation received here it AA-as supposed that he Avas on his way to Wanganui. 11ns morning the schooner Colonist from Manukau was signalled, and Constable Buchanan put off at once in a boat, and instituted an immediate search all over the schooner, Avithout success, however, and he was about to give up all hopes of discovering the delinquent, Avhen on leaving the vessel the demeanour of the sailors excited his suspicions, and he determined to have another look round before finally relinquishing the search. Returning to the cabin, Buchanan turned everything over a°ain, and in one of the bunks—right at the back, against the side of the vessel, lost in the darkness of the cuddy—he came upon Mr Hamilton, Avho, on being dragged out, positively denied his oavii identity. He was nevertheless marched off to gaol, and Aye shall probably hear more of him. We understand that the return trip of Mi- Hamilton to his relatives and friends Avill be taken under different circumstances." The plant of the defunct "Nelson Times" is said to have been removed to Wellington Avith the object of starting a new morning journal in the Ministerial interest.

A neAV daily penny newspaper, to be called the " Westland Advertiser," Avill be published at Hokitika on the 2nd of March, by Mr W. Riley. To the Editor: Sir,—ls it legal for the Ranger of the Mount Eden district to come into the Grafton Road district and take tAvo calves from the door of a man's priAate pro perty, aud impound them, he being the pouudkeeper himself of the Mount Eden district? He might-as Avell have gone to Parnell and taken them aAvay from there. Besides he Avas never legally gazetted as Ranger, but simply appointed by the chair man of the district. I Avas always under the impression that this was the duty of the police.—Yours, &c, A Daily Sub scriber to Your Journal. - [Anyone may impound cattle straying upon the streets. The Impounding Act provides (clause 12) that any person finding stray cattle upon any land enclosed by a sub stantial fence, and situate within ten miles of any such pound, may impound such cattle, provided that he within tAventy-four hours of such impounding gives notice to the owner. —Ed. E.S.] The new Mayor of Hamilton, Mr I. R. Vailou, in his opening address to the Council, promised to do his utmost "to make Hamilton one of the most important cities in New Zealand."

Horse Avhips are in demaud in t'.e Piako district, and some stalwart young settlers are roaming about seeking whom they may chastise. All this because a speaker at a recent dinner in the Waikato said there were only two ladies in the Avhole of the Piako district

An improvement is beine carried out in oi i. „i-,i___.. _______ Crescent. __t Tne-*_-__ tom of this street where it joins the Beach Road there has been up to the last few days a depression, Avhich needlessly increased the gradient of hill. This has noAV been filled in, and tha result is to make the street much more accessible from the railway.

Between 3,000 aud 4,000 people Avere pre sent tit the Wanganui regatta. The maiden race, 2 miles, £10, Avas Avon by the Wan ganui Club's Water Lily. Wellington carried oil* the champion pair-oar race, 2 miles, £20; and the champion sculling race, 2 miles, £10. The Union Club Avon the champion Avhaleboat race, 4 miles, £35 ; and Wellington the senior fours inrigged gigs, 3 miles, £50.

The new Good Templar Lodge, under the jurisdiction of the Right Worthy Grand Lodge, will be opened in the Temperance Hall, at half-past seven o'clock this evening.

The stewards of tho Wellington Jockey Club have paid aAvay the following sums :— Bolton, OAvner of Lara, £427 10s ; R. Ray, £261 5s ; Fraser, £209 ; D. Campion, £99 15s ; HayAvard, £95; Gilligan, £61 15s; Heatou £47 10s: RedAVOod, £47 10s.

The address to Sir George Grey by Wel lington citizens has been signed by eight hundred.

The Captains of the various Volunteer Companies in Auckland have called a meeting, to be held to-morroAV eveuing at half-past seven o'clock, sharp to hear the proposed condensed model trainiug lesson in musketry instruction, which- fell through on Thursday evening last in consequence of the non-attendance of officers. It is hoped that on this occasion there Avill be a prompt and numerous attendance.

Professor Jacobs has been making a tour in the Manawatu and Rangitikei districts.

The Maoris at Arahura,'West Coast, have purchased a piano,

While at Dunedin Mr Larnach avus requested to grant the volunteers free passes by the railway when travelling on duty: Mr Larnach in reply said :— " There were other persons, the Good Templars for instance, avlio Avere doing good service for their country, as well as the volunteers. Then there Avas the honour and glory of wearing the uniform. If the request Avere brought before the Cabinet, he Avas inclined to think that it Avould not be granted.

The folloAving curious advertisement ap pears in the " Daylesford Mercury" of the 6th inst: —Notice.—A meeting of the married ladies of Daylesford is convened for Friday afternoon at 4 o'clock at the Market House, for the purpose of forming a committee to scour the town for information as to the doiugs of their respective husbands and for the further propagation—not of the gospel—but of scandal, and to elect an Honorary Secretary.

The " Blacksmith's Dream" is rivalled by the invention of a monk in the Benedictine monastery betAveen Brunn and Vienna, avlio has completed a mechanical curiosity in the shape of a self-moving terrestrial globe, 1.4 metres in diameter. A combi nation of avheels gives it a motion similar to that of theearth, and Avhen once set going it Avill revolve for three -weeks. At tiie north pole of the axis are dial-plates, on Avhich the days, months, &c, are indicated, and over these is a smaller globe, by means of Avhich the motion of our planet round the sun is exhibited. The larger globe sets the smaller one in motion by the agency of twelve Avheels. The construction of the mechanism took more than ten years' patient application, and Avas only com pleted after numerous experiments. As regards geographical details, the map on the globe is carefully draAvn, and slioavs all the latest discoveries. The steamer routes, raihvay aud telegraph lines, the heights of mountains, and the depth of the ocean, are all distinctly slioavu.

Dr Somerville has been very successful in his meetings at NeAV Plymouth, Avhere au excellentj choir Avas organised, and the greatest interest was sheAvn iv his ministra tions. He travels overland to Wanganui " The Grey and the Blacks" is the head ing Avhich the " West Coast Times" places above the telegrams recording the events of tho tcocut meeting at Te Kopua.

The " Canterbury Press" in ait-artid i commenting on Mr Pees' address to hill I constituents, generally condemns \_f- ' utterances, but says :—" We believe him ' to be not devoid of public spirit; a very 1 good fellow, as we have always understood in his private relations; and in his pubis- L character, a decidedly plain-speaking but ' 1 according to his lights, an honest, well' intcntioned man." A publican in the " Bruce|Herald ". thus 1 discourseth on the character of a newly I appointed J.P. :—"Sir,—Can you inform me if Sir George Grey or the Colonial' Treasurer have committed themselves t*, the payment of an old grog score or scores' 7 by the appointment of one whose name - flourishes in my books for sundry drinks as a Justice of the Peace in the Colony of j New Zealand. If not, perhaps his brother 1 Justices (you say there are over 1000) will, combine and pay from one penny to six~ _.' ' jjeuce each, which would go so far towards .; ascertaining, if not wiping off, the debts * the individual has left behind him in his travels, wherever misfortune has hitherto- '• cast his lot, viz.—Port Chalmers, Dunedin ; Milton, and Balclutha. _ If you, Mr Editor'" will get me appointed treasurer ofi the proposed fund, I will do my best to ascertain the many old score*.J1 stuck up in the Province, besides my i own, aa'i furnish the list as a suitable ad- I dendum to the next edition of " Johnstone's. Jj New Zealand Justices of the Peace," shew— | ing the rising generation by what course of i (mis)conduct in life they may succeed in at taining the honors of a "Justice". Yes I. Justice is blind on this occasion—as blincL 1 as I have so frequently seen the latest reci pient blind-drunk at my expense.—l am, &c, Publican." ' §

POOR OLD ENGLAND.

AS PAINTED BY e CKRTAIN PATRIOTS OF- Dedicated to D. M. L kie. (From "Punch.") ■ ',- '« ] I'M a very fine Old Lady, and the wonder of th* On every 'sea my keels float free, my banner is, unfurled; But neither pluck, nor power, nor luck, my';!-!! stout old soul preserves From frequent fits of fidgets, and from bad..' attacks of nerves. Despite my flag the world will wag, at a per I j plcxing pace, ~_,., A fact, you see, that taxes me to hold the fore^H most place ; ; It's mine by right, but then to fight, and keep .^f up fleets and things. Is a burden that no end of work and botheration, brings. In statu quo ? Precisely so. rod, very well con tent ,' . : i* As I 'ye all I want at present, new arrange-" ments I'd prevent; ~..■." Why can't ali parties do the like, in peace and. quiet dwell, . And so preserve the state of things that snita.;' my book so well? Butblessyou.no;! They want to "grow;" tgHH grab where grab they can, And some have got the cheek to say that used to be my plan ; ■ Perhaps, but I know better now. Why caafe£| they learn of me, To settle down on their own lots and litoH contentedlie 1 But when they baulk my little schemes, or get'Ml into my way. , . Block paths which I desire to use, or may desire;. <;. someday; . . ■ ... It puts me dreadfully about, it makes me veira|| cross I can't look on at others'gain which may portend.;* my loss! I 'ye got a lot of land about, a longish wayfromS home; .. _ Others are bound to cros3 my paths wherever , they may toam; But then they shouldn't hang about, or setjagHH near my tracks, As though they thought my game was goott,,|S and aimed at going snacks. Ah! snacks, that's it. There 's not a bit Of: 1 pickings I have got But what they'd like to nibble at, or maybe MMg the lot. ■ They're welcome, qmte.toforageforthemselves-,-- in other places, ~„-,_,, _.- v. But then they ough tto cry " Hold hard! when e'er they spy my traces. It worries me. Ido not want to spend a lot- . more cash In all sorts of insurances to save myself from.--. Some tell'me that to guard my game I must. .___^*t- S T__t__K_--__-P_—-__^ '.'Jff But I hold disarming otliers is the cheapest^ self-defence. They musn't grow so powerful as to give me- cause for fear; Wherever I may wish to go all roads must be kept clear; . All gateways open wide to me with no one to<■::■ take toll— ' ~ A*___m That's patriotic policy, and soothing to my soil. . Im a wonderful old woman, but my nerves are waxing weak, To hold my own in quietness is all that now I Why can't the nations all keep still, like well - conducted boys. . . And not disturb my peace of mind by kioku.. up a noise ?

The Races.

[From Our OAvn Correspondent]. HAMILTON, this day. The weather has cleared up after threaten ing in early morning. There are a large number of people in the township from out- '. side, and the coaches are leaving crowded outside and in for the race course half- . hourly, and quite a stream of traps, carri ages, and conveyances, from four-in-hand to spring carts, are passing through the tOATO snip; the punt has been croAvded up this half-hour ; a string of carriages and horse men are on the East side Avaiting their turn to cross. Quite a number of Au<____2§|H faces are here in the crowd, amongst them. noticeable aie those of J. C. Marks, Bishop of Queensland, Father Walter Macdonald, Messrs Darby, Isaac GAvynne, Percival, Knox, Rogers, McGee, -Gardner, Wynyard, and others. ..'.. . PERFUME AND WHITEFOOT SCRATCHED. p Mr McGee has scratched Perfume for w Hurdle Race, disgusted Avith the heavy Aveight put on her by the handicapped. \ Thorpe also scratched his horse, White- ; foot, for the same race. It is expected that the course Avill be crowded. The rain-is j just sufficient to make the grass springy, : lay the dust, and no more.

Handicap Hurdle Race.

start Avas effected, Steeltrap took the lea_ r and AA*on by three lengths. ; / l\Y MAIDEN Plate. started, Yern*: led at first, but Truthful James soon gov,; the lead and won in a canter.

CABLEGRAMS.

(SPECIAL TO SYDNEY " HERALD. >. THE TERMS OF PEACE.-isf|§B LONDON, January^. The " Daily Telegraph " has received a telegram to-day from Constantinople, announcing the folio Aving as the programme,; containing the terms of peace betAvee« Russia aud Turkey. Servia is to be in dependent; the boundaries of MontenegliM are to be enlarged, to include Aptevanyp Nichsich, and part of Lake Scutari. Rj Russians to hold Batoum, Kars, ara . Erzeroum, pending the payment" of an ~ indemnity of £50,000,000. The St? ai ts. Bfesi|H to be open to Russian Avar-ships. There ~ to be a qualified autonomy in Bulgan*' -^ which is to have a Christian governor. Pa"*. j,.' of the Russian army is to embark xor ~ j Stamboul, in order to satisfy Russi»» ' "THE FLEET AT BESIKA BAY. LONDON, Jamiaiy*--- , , In the House of Lords to-night, the r.< of Beaconsfield stated that the British. VfMM had been directed to enter the Hellf p,°f n . ' to keep the Avatenvay opeu ; and he hadi ' tended to telegraph to the PoAvei-s that taw course avus not intended to indicate any * ; , parture from the position of i»« t ; Avhich had hitherto been assumed by W" , Britain, but that Count Schouvaloff hadn* an interview that day with the SecretaiV, State for Foreign Affairs (the Earl of DeTO and submitted terms to form tne , .? t he an armistice in, consequence of Avhic-a ■ fleet had been ordered to remain in ***££ Bay, and the telegrams had been- w -. Admiral Hornsby has been ordered J£ land sailors and marines at Bourlais,«

EVENING STAR EDNESD AY, FEBRUARY 13. 1-="S



mO AGRICULTURISTS & OTHERS W. J. HURST 3fc CO. have on sale the under mentioned Fertilizers, all of which have been proved to produce satisfactory results in this district. Experience teaches that large and proi. table returns can be relied on by a judicious and liberal use of them. The flattering Testi monils from leading Farmers justify W- J. Hurs & Co. in strongly commending them to every Agriculturist:— MALDEN ISLAND GUANO PERUVIAN GUANO MEXICAN do. BELiLc xjONEFLOUR ~ 1 andHnch BONEDUST BILLYARD'S No. 1 do. NITRATE OF SODA SULPHATE OF AMMONIA r MURIATE OF POTASH SUPER-PHOSPHATE OF LIME. SALT, SULPHATE OF LIME. In addition to the above, W. J. H. & Co. are prepared to supply special Chemical Manures for stimulating weak Corn Crops, and renovat ing Clover-sick Pastures, as well as the Potato and Mangold mixture that for the last two sea sons has attracted such favourable notice. Analysis, prices, and other particulars will be supplied on application at the Stores. W. J. HURST & CO., 101, Queen-street. SONEDUST! BONEDUST BONEDUST ( To Arrive, about the middle of February: 500 TONS BONEDUST, Consisting of Billyard's No. 1, Bell's £ inch, inch, and Boneflour. TT __-_ > _ ir __ _~ W. J. HURST & CO., 101, Queen-street. SUPERIOR SAMPLES of Sydney and New Zealand Maize. Tartarian and Potato Oats, Table Potatoes, Flour, Oatmeal, Bran, Sharps, Barley, Chaff, Oilcake Coal, &c, &c, always on hand. W. J. HURST & CO., 101. QUEEN-STREET. AUCKLAND Olover seeds. Clover seeds. Jus'i to Hand, ex ' Apelles,' OUR FIRST SHIPMENT NEW SEASON'S CLOVER SEEDS, CONSISTING OB* White Clover Timothy Red Clover sapsap J 3., Cow Grass • Trefoil Alsrke Sec, Sec, Sec Turnip AND A Fine Collection of Farm and Garden Seeds, also, A Shipment of American Timothy. Samples of the above Seeds will be forwarded 01Pover_y Bay] Canterbury, and local Rye Grass, Cocksfoot. Ratßtail, Poas Fescues, Sec, &c, from carefully selected samples, at lowest mar- j ket rates. W , J. HURST & CO., 101, Queen-street. L- OST, in CoJlingAvood-street, a small Gold Watch.—Finder will be rewarded on returning same to Mr Paten's Store, Franklin Road. APARTMENTS required by a gentle man in either of suburbs.—AddressE.M., | , Albert Hotel.



GAZETTE IN BANKRUPTCY. DEBTORS AND CREDITORS ACT, 1576 IN TH*. ESTATt- OF KBEXfZ CR FITWESS, Builder, of Nkavton, nf.au Auckland. Creditors in the above Estate who have not already done so, are requested to Prove their i Claims AA'ith me, on or before SATURDAY, the 23rd Februm-y, IS7B. when a First and Final Ihvidend will be payable. W THOS. MACFFARLANE, Trustee. Supreme Court Buildings, Auckland, February 12,1878. c^AS§ s__s_^?-_^s-_!_> DEBTORS AND CREDITORS ACT, 1876. In the Estate or Hemry Sar-teant. Grocer, of Neavton, near Auckland. Creditors in the abo v-p-Estate who have not already done so, are requested to Prove their Claims with me, on or before SATURDAY, the 23rd February, 187S, when a First and Final Dividend will be payable. THOS. MACFFARLANE, Trustee. Supreme Court Buildings, Auckland, February 12, 1878. I^kEBTORS AND CREDITORS ACT, _!_/ 1876. Creditors on the undersigned Estates who have not already done so, are requested to prove their Claims with me on or before SATURDAY, the 23rd February, IS7B, when a First and Final Dividend Avill bo payable, viz.: — William Smith, Forwarding Agent, New ton Road, Auckland. Robert Chalmers, Plumber, of Auckland. John Leech, Carver and Guilder, of Auck land. Henry Jackson, Butcher, formerly of New North Road, Auckland. Louis Fournier, Watchmaker, of Auck land. Edward Wood, Mining Agent, of the North Shore, near Auckland. THOS. MACFFARLANE, Trustee. Supreme Court Buildings, Auckland, February 12.1878. mHE GRAIN TRADE. TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. Acting on the suggestion of some of our con stituents, both Growers and Purchasers, Aye purpose holding PERIODICAL SALES OF GRALN BY AUCTION, At our Stores in Cashel and Manchester-streets. Our First Sale vrill be held on the Twenty first day of FEBRUARY, and Aye are eatisfied that the establishment of this means of selling and buying Grain will prove of real benefit both to vendors and purchasers. Samples of each lot to be submitted Avill be on vieAA in store tAventy-four hours before the day of sale. We can offer great FACILITIES FOR STORING GRAIN placed in our hands, either at Christchurch or Lyttelton, and in case the market prices do not come up to the owners' views,we can undertake the shipment and sale of the Produce abroad. We are prepared to make LIBERAL ADVANCES upon it on favourable terms. We are alway» in receipt of the latest advices from the principal toAvns in the Colony, and also throughout Australasia, and will gladly afford information to those Avho confide their produce to our care. Our charges Avill be on a very moderate scale. JAMESON BROTHERS & CO., Christchurch. Note.—Cornsacks supplied at the loAvest current rates.



RATIONAL HOTEL CAMBRIDGE, WAIKATO. Mr W. Walker, late mine host of the Com mercial Hotel, Hamilton, begs to inform his Mumiiuu luu piupin.-_i i« ■_» hi-Utt—that hfl-lma. and faA'Ourite House, which he intends shall retain its position as a leading Hotel in the Waikato. The Rooms are large, lofty, Avell-ventilated, and liberally furnished. The Suites of Apartments for Families are first-class. The Siioav Rooms for Commercial Travellers, Allcock's Billiard Table, and the Stabling Accommodation, are unequalled in the pro vince ; the latter being under the superinten dence of First-class Grooms. BUGGY AND SADDLE HORSES ON HIRE.' The extension of the Railway to Hamilton makes Cambridge less tban one day's pleasure journey from Auckland. W. WALKER, PROPRIETOR. NION INSURANCE COMPANY OF NKW ZEALAND. CAPITAL ; £2,000,00.. UCKLAND BRANCH: QUEEN-S T R E X T, Next the Colonial Bank. FIRE DEPARTMENT. f-Insurnno granted on Dwelling-houses, Stores, Shops,, Buildings in which trade is carried on, Merchandise, and Goods of every description. MARINE DEPARTMENT. Hulls of Ships or Steamers, Merchandise of all kinds, Specie and Wool to United Kingdom, at "owbst Current Ratios. R. H. STEVENSON .-■■-. Manager. & PL C 0~ O X 1 • Have on Sale ONE OF THE LARGEST STOCKS OF FURNITURE IN THE COLONY. Special Items:— DRAWING-ROOM SUITES WALNUT TABLES CARPEIS HEARTHRUGS LINOLEUM FLOORCLOTH IRON BEDSTEADS TOILETo LASSES CANE-SEATED CHAIRS TOILET-WARE DRAWERS MARBLE-TOP WASHSTANDS MATTRESSES FEATHER BEDS. A Small Shipment of CRETONNES and CASE MERES, New Patterns. All Goods at Lowest Rates. delivered free. Liberal Discount to Cash Buyers. Furniture Showrooms 67, QUEEN-STREET. Steam-Cabinet Factory VICTORIA-STREET. «r CITY HALLT-m J^urnishing Arcade. NEW GOODS JUST UNPACKED, AND quite neav. CRETONNES, Large Lot New Colours and Neav Designs. C NeAV Brussels, from 4/9 n a -Ri-icro J New Tapestry, from 2/1 OAKi-H-is. j New Kidderminster, from 3/2 1, New Hearthrugs, from 6/6 /New Shape Walnut Suites New Reps for do. For the Green and Crimson Silk Rep )_• 8 DRAWING-^ Black and Gold do. /--o ROOM. Fawn and Gold do. jP-g Now Pa.'Urn Walnut Tables VNew Inkld./.'ower Stands ( 12 feet wide, 3' per yard FLOOR- J 3 ~ &'J „ CLOTHS. I Oil UanvaE ','9 ~ I Linoleum, all widths ■ 4,aj,i„ • Handsome VhitS-T wistand Bullion Fringes, for Bed 'f&ngj-i ?_ Handsome VFftlte'fc Fancy Belgian Damask, . fordo. ><■<..■' - Turkish 7 -W6B.«v_ry large size, 1/3 and 1/9 Superio' -fari^Oil Baizes, for tables Immen ;&?WQiSety in Ladies' Dress Buttons. Hollowa#', .!&arlick & Cranwell, Cit# Mall Arcade, QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. CABINET FACTORY .. Lome-street I



J /COSGRAVE & rjO. AVILL HOLD A GREAT CLEARING SALE OP MEN'S AND BOYS' CLOTHING TOMORROW. All Goods Reduced to Cost Price. Inspection Invited. OVAL INSURANCE COMPANY. Special Notice to Insurers. This Company. having intimated to tho In surance Association their Withdrawal from Tariff Arrangements, is now prepared to grant Policies on all dcsc-iplions of Property at equitable rate?. ~ Concessions Avill be made on first-class build ings and approved risks, in Town and Suburbs, and for water supply and other protection, where made available. Special arrangements Avill be made with Mortgagees, Solicitors, House Agents, Con tractors, and other large insurers. The policy of the Company is promptness and liberality in the settlement of claims, and strictly honourable dealing in all its transactions. The Security of Insurers is unsurpassed by that of any Company doing business in ti>e Colon}-. GEO. W. JONES, Agent. Ofiice: Shortland-street, Auckland, Sth February, 1878. The usual Book aud Sheet Almanac 3 for 1878 can be had on application, or on information being sent to the Office. THE NATIONAL BANK OF NEW ZEALAND (LIMITED). Incorporated under the Companies' Acts 1862 and 1867, and the New Zealand Act 1., 1873. Notice is hereby given that an Interim DIVIDEND for the Half-Year ending 30th September, 1877, at the rate of SIX (61 PER CENT per Annum has been declared by the Directors, and Avill be paid to the Shareholders (whose names appear at this date on the Register kept in the colony) on and after the 19th instant. The Transfer Books Avill be closed from this date until the 19th instant. THOS. BUCHANAN, Inspector. Wellington, Sth February, 1878. WAIUKU AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION. THE NINTH ANNUAL SHO V Will be held at ME. SEDGWICK'S YARDS, WAIUKU, ON WEDNESDA V, 20th FEBRUARY, 1878. ALFRED W. BARRIBALL, Secretary. HORNTON, SMITH. AND FIRT_T% PRICES CURRENT (Wholesale) Subject to alteration Avithout notice. Sacks. 100's. 50's. Crown Brand Flour, £ s. d. £ s. d. £ s.'K.. pcrton 16 0 0 16 10 0 17 0 a T.S.&F. Canterbury ___ ___ Brand 15 0 0 15 10 0 16 0 0 Meal for Pig-feed .. 710 0 Sharps 7 10 0 Bran 6 0 0 .. Foavl Wheat .. .. is. to Is. 6d. per bushel. The above prices include sacks and bags; sacks and bags not returnable. Terms: Cash. February 11,1877.