SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

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ARRIVALS.

Woodville, barque, Rodd, from Newcastle

DEPARTURES.

Hawea, s.s., Kennedy, for Russell. lona, s.s., Farquhar, for Russell. Rowena, s.s., Sellars. for Tauranga. Southern Cross, s.s., Holmes, for Napier.

IMPORTS.

er Hawea:— 100 sacks seed wheat.—Jakins and Wilcox.

EXPORTS.

Per Gael, for Levuka:—6o tins biscuits, 5 kegs and 45 iars butter, 20 sacks bran, 5 do sharps, 7 cases vegetables, 135 crates potatoes, 37 crates onions, 1 case hams, 70 kegs salt beef, 1 tierce spiced beef, 1 keg German sausage, 60 boxes soap, 3 cases cheese, 11 coils rope, 9 packages sashes and doors, 1776 pieces of timber, 2 cows, 250 sheep, 3 boats.

LAUNCH AT THE NORTH SHORE.

A number of persons assembled at the JNprtn Shore this ni'n-ning, to witness the launch of the now screw steamer built by Messrs Holmes and Co. for the Mokau trade. The ceremony of christening the vessel was satisfactorily per formed by Mrs James Holmes, who christened her the "Hannah." It is now U years since Mis Holmes had the pleasure of christening the first steamer built by Messrs Holmes, and 20 years since she christened their first sailing vessel. The Hannah is a staunch and sound little craft, built especially for bar work. Her dimensions «re : Length of keel, 70ft; breadth of beam, lift; depth of hold, 7ft. She is of diagonal build, the timber used being tho best heart of kauri. She is coppered and copper fastened throughout. Her average draught of water will be G feet, and as there is from 12 to 11 feet of water on the Mokau bar at high tide this will be most satisfactory. The boilers and machinery are being manufactured by Mr C. Hawkeswood at the Staffordshire iron works, and they are expected to be completed about the. end of this week. It is anticipated that the Hannah will be able to steam on an average at the rate of S knots an hour. She will most likely be ready for sea in about a fort night, and will sail immediately afterwards. She is to trade between Onehunga. Raglan, and Mokau, under the command of Captain Holmes. This gentleman is well acquainted with tho navigation of the Mokau bar and river, having taken the Hauraki there some time ago when examining the bar and harbour. The steamer goes on this trade at a mo3t opportune time, soeing that the natives are anxious to have Mokau ma-iea port of entry. This matter will, how ever, doubtless be settled at the approaching Waitara meeting. Coal, limestone, and iron sand, is to be found in abundant quantities at Mokau, and besides this there is a large native trade. We trust that Messrs Holmes will bo successful m their enterprising venture.

The schooner Gael cleared at the Customs yesterday afternoon with a general cargo of merchandise and two passengers :—H. "Wilson and Busby. _ _, ~ Tho s.s. Hawea sailed yesterday for Russell with a general cargo and the following passen gers :—Mrs Coates and 5 children, Mr and Mrs Morris, Messrs Goffe, Yon Stunner, Williams (3), Ludbrooke, George, Gilfillan, Jones, and 1 original from the South. -.._„, The brigautine Helena sailed from Lyttelton on Sunday for this port with the following cargo :—55 tons .flour, 275 sacks potatoes, 100 sacks oats, 50 sacks barley, 300 sacks bran, 100 sacks wheat, 6 cases bacon. The s.s. lona sailed for Russell and Northern ports last evening with passengers and cargo. The s.s. Southern Cross sailed for Napier last evening with a general cargo of merchandise. The s.s. Rowena sailed last evening for lau ranga and Mercury Bay with cargo and two passengers—Messrs C. and N. Norrey. The brig Transport cleared at the Customs to-day in ballast |£or Newcastle, for which port she will sail immediately. She takes the follow ing passengers :—Messrs F. and] if. Herman, and A. W. Price. _ __ _ _ The s.B. Taranaki sailed for the South to-day. Passengers : Major and Mrs Wilson and child. Mr and Mrs Meyerberg and i children, Mr and Mrs Betts, Miss Campbell, Miss Walker. Messrs Hood, Berry, Allen, Vincent, Kissling, MorgaD, Maxwell, Angus, Kenny, and 7 steerage. The barque 'Woodville arrived late this afternoon from Newcastle, with a cargo of coals. TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING. Waitara. this day. HJThep.s. Hauraki sailed for the Manukau at 1.25 a.m. to-day. , . . Russell, this day. The s.s. Hawea arrived from Auckland at 7.20 a.m. to-day, and the lona at 10.50 a.m. Gisborne, this day. The s.s. Pretty Jane sailed for Auckland ac seven o'clock last night.

COMMERCIAL.

The fruit sales to-day were largely attended, but prices ruled low. Mr R. Arthur sold nearly 800 cases of Hobart Town fruit; apples of various kinds averaged from lid to 3*d, and pears l^d. . Messrs B. Tonks and Co. cleared 700 cases of apples, which brought lAd to 3d. Californian hops, sd, in bond. The 50 half-chests congou were sold at a fair price. Mr L. W. Eaton's fruit sale was well attended ; apples, 2d to 3id.

AUCKLAND STOCK AND MINING ASSOCIATION.

To-day's Quotations— Bank of New Zealand—Sellers, £23 7s. National Bank—Buyers, 78s. Colonial Bank—Buyers, 53s 6d. South British Insurance—Sellers, 70s. Thames Gas—Buyers, 283. Auckland Gas—Buyers, £1010s. N.Z. Insurance—Buyers, 90s; sellers, 92s 6d. Union Insurance—Buyers, 163 3d. Auckland Timber Co.—£s ss; buyers, £5 ss. Guthrie & Larnach Co.—Seders, 57s 6d. Union Sash & Door—£s 7s 6d (50s pd. up), ' Moanatairi—6os. North Devon—Buyers, 9s 3d. Alburnia—Buyers, 52s 6d; Bellers, 555. Prince Imperial—Buyers, lis; sellers, 15s. Union Beach—l3s 6d ; sellers, lis, Corby—37s ; buyers, 365; sellers, 103. New Golden Pah—Sellers, 3s. Red Queen— Buyers, 2s. Bendigo United—Buyers, 4s: sellers, ss. JOSEPH NEWMAN, Chairman.

CHIEF POST-OFFICE, AUCKLAND.

Mails will Close ah Under:— For Thames, this day, at 5.30 p.m.; and to morrow, at 3.30 p.m. and 5.30 p.m. For Coromandel, per Durham, on Thursday next, at 11.30 a.m. For Wangarei Heads, Waipu, Wangarei, and Mangapai, per Argyle, this day, at _ p__t. For Tonga, per Caledonia, to-morrow, at 2 p.m. Per s.B. Hawea, on Thursday, 20th instant, as follows :— For India, China, Mediterranean Ports, and Continent of Europe, at 2 p.m. For Tauranga, Gisborne, Napier, Southern Provinces, Australian Colonies, and United Kingdom, via Suez and Southampton (for letters specially addressed), at 3 p.m. For London, via Brindisi, and late letters for Southern Provinces and Melbourne, at 3.15 p.m. For money orders, registered letters, and newspapers at 1.30 p.m. Should a later opportunity offer, supplemen tary mails will be forwarded. For Waiwera, Warkworth, Te Arai, Waipu Wangarei, and Mangapai, per Annie Milbank, on Thursday next, at 10 a.m. For Australian Colonies, per Rotorua, on Tues day, 25th instant, at 1 p.m. Per s.s. Zealandia, on Tuesday, 25th instant, as follow :— For Sandwich Islands, United States of America, Canada, British Columbia, Central and South America, and British and Foreign West Indies, at 3 p.m. For United Kingdom and Continent of Europe, at 3 p.m. For money orders, registered letters, and newspapers at 1.30 p.m. Late letters bear ing an extra fee of 6d in addition to the postage, will be received by the Mail Agent on board the steamer up to the time of sailing. S. B. BISS. Chief Postmaster.

Fire-water inclosed in bottles which lor morly held the most popular and agreeable medicinal bovorago of the century, Udolpho Wolfe's Schiedam Aromatic Schnapps, is being sold by unscrupulous traders upon tho public health. Theso fiery poisons often bear imitation labels to render the deception moro complete. Beware of them. Demand and re ceive none but the genuine. Full value for our money is our right, no mat ter of whatsoever kiud tho article may be that we purchase. The inestimable blessing of being restored to health by the use of honest and reli able medicines, can be procured by a moderate outlay, the reputation gained for "Ghollah's Great Indian Cures" siuco their introduction into New Zealand, warrants the assertion that they have not their equal as rodablo restorativo agents. (See testimonials, and get the medicines of any chemist.) Rhxief from Cough in Ten Minutes.— SHARLAND'S CHERRY PECTORAL, 2s. 6d. a Bottle.—Opposite the Post office, Auckland.

BIRTH.

LEPINE.—On the 13th June, at her residence, St. George's Bay Road, Parnell, Mrs. John S. Lepine of a son. PRITCHARD.—On Sunday, 16th June, at Pitt street, the wife of W. Pritebard of a daughter. WISHART.—On tho 17th instant, at her resi dence, Liverpool-Btroet, the wife of Alexander Wißhart of a son.

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

MONDAY, JUNE 17, 1878.

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If the agreement communicated through Router's agency and by our special London correspondent records the actual product of the Beaconsfiekl Eastern policy it will dis gust his friends the Turks more than it will satisfy the Russians, or surprise tho so called pro-Russian Liberalparty in England. Three or four years ago, when the misrule of the Porte culminated in uatioual repudi ation, widespread insurrection, and other premonitory signs of impending dissolution, which attracted the attention of all Europe, and elicited all kinds of remedies for Ottoman ills, that far-seeing statenian, W. E. Glads tone, and those who acted with him—among whom were such thinkers as Carlyle, Froude, Freeman, and a host of others—perceived that the true policy of England was to support the Christian pro vinces in their demands for local self- Government. -It became manifest to all but the wilfully or stupidly blind that the twelve millions of Christians were getting the upper hand of the three or four millions of Mahommedans who had held them in political subjection for four centuries. Under these circum stances, it was maintained by Mr Gladstone that the policy suggested by that love of liberty and justice which Englishmen hold so dear themselves, the, policy which would most securely guard against an undue preponderance of foreign influence in Otto man affairs, and that dictated by true friendship for the Porte, was one which would encourage the discontented provinces to look to Europe, and not to Russia alone, for an amelioration of their condition. The only chance of Ottoman integrity was the creation of such a system of local autonomy in the Christian provincesithat the people, participating in all the affairs of the State, would have a strong interest in upholding it; and eveninviewof the ultimate consequences of that rapid decay which has been so long apparent in tho Turkish Empire, it was of the utmost consequence that a people native to the soil, imbued with a love of freedom, educated to self-government, should be fostered to replace the declining dynasty and oppose the ambitious projects of the not too disinterested friend on the Northern borders of the Empire. Instead of learning by ex perience that Russia alone manifested sympathy, real or feigned, with their wrongs, and encouraged their aspirations after inde pendence, they should have received some substantial proof of a disinterested desire on the part of other European Powers for their well-being, and have been taught to regard Russian assistance as more dangerous to their freedom of action than the relaxing grasp of the old oppressor. At one time the prospect was hopeful that intelligence would triumph over traditional obstinacy. Earl Salisbury, as a member of the Constantinople Confer

ence, | gave his full adherence to the programme, of moderate reform, which afforded the only safety for Turkey. Rus sia, financially unprepared and disinclined at that time for war, was willing to bind herself by the decision of the other Powers. But the Turkish Government encouraged, there is too much reason for believing, by hopes of English assistance, rejected the conditions imposed by the Conference and repudiated the foreign interference which it Avas only too ready to call to its aid when in trouble". From that moment the British Government has been without a fixed policy, pursuing the indefinite and vacillating course which has ended in Ottoman disaster and dismemberment. Mr Gladstone and his party, who gave a chivalrous adhesion to the action of their political opponents at the Conference, remained consistent to those views concerning the solution of Eastern disorders which had been formulated and I ratified by all the delegates. They main tained that the only hope for Turkey ; the only safety for Europe from the independent action of Russia, with an excuse placed in her mouth by the other Powers, was united movement to compel the reforms promised under the Treaty of Paris, and which had never been effected. Russia — whether fearful of hostile combinations or confident of the refusal she hoped for, it is futile to conjecture—again appealed to the Powers to enforce the decision of the Conference, expressing willingness, should thelEnglish Government deem that sufficient, to make only a naval demonstration. There is little doubt that an attitude of firmness by combined Europe Avould have ensured tho compliance of the Porte; and if severer measures had been found necessary, Russsa would still have been deprived of that independence of action which she has since used so dexterously. That is what Mr Gladstone advocated, and if his voice iv the control of the State had been commensurate with his political fore sight, Turkey would not now lie prostrate at the feet of a foe which lays claim to ex ceptional consideration on the ground of great national sacrifices. It is a fitting corollary to a policy of alternate bluster and indecision that the Beaconsfield Government should quietly assent to the virtual dismemberment of the Ottoman Empire—for the independence of Bulgaria North of the Balkans _ and autonomy of a large area of country South of that range, together with the cession to Russia of Batouru, Ardahan, and Kars with tho largo interviewing stretch of terri tory. More significant still of the calibre of the two statesmen is it that while Mr Gladstone, as a warmer friend of Roumanian independence, is raising his voice against the retro-cession of Bessara bia, theonly substantial fruit of the Crimean war, ' Earl Beaconsficd has accepted it as one of the "accomplished facts." We do not complain of the disruption of Turkey ratified under this agreement—it is pro bablo that no scheme of reform would long have averted the catastrophe ; but it may well be a subject of com plaint that Russia should through a total lack of statesmanlike grasp by the party in power in England, have been allowed to make and apportion the fragments. Earl Salisbury's attempt, in his now famous circular, to fasten all these disasters on "tho unfortunate resistance of the Ottoman Government itself " to tho recommendations of the Conference, is lume in the extreme. And should the map of Turkey be finally settled in terms of the memorandum said to have been signed by Earl Salisbury and Count SchouvalolF, tho future historian will trace with unerring finger the dis memberment of 1878 to tho foolish advice of professed friends of Ottoman territorial integrity. [Since the above was in type, further cable despatches have been received, announcing that the Turkish plenipotentiaries have de clared their determination to withdraw from tho Conference if autonomy is granted to Epirus, Thessally, Bosnia, and Herzego vina.]

The special cable message which we pub lished as an extra at an early hour this morning, and which appears in our tele graphic column, supplies the key to a despatch published lastevening, announcing a fall of one-half per cent in Consuls. Coming simultaneously with the intelli gence that an understanding had been arrived at between the British and the Russian plenipotentiaries which was likely to lead to the ratification of a permanent peace, the statement that Consols had receded one-half per cent appeared somewhat paradoxical. The special telegrams published to-day, however, announce that the political situa tion in Europo is worse, and that Austria, fearing that the result of the Congress will not bo favourable to her interests, is rapidly mobilising her army.- A previous telegram conveyed the intelligence that the mobilizasion of six army corps had been effected in Transylvania aud Dalmatia, and another cablo message states that Aus tria has called out her Reserves, preparations do not bode well for the future peace of Europe ; and the prospect is further darkened by tho news as to the feeling in Italy. These indications would certainly not be calculated to exercise a very cheering effect upon 'Change. It is reassuring to read side by sido with this, that Australian securities are characterised by greater strength and activity.

The little native broil on the East Coast has ended, as we predicted, in smoke, thanks to that waviter in modo for which the Honorable the Native Minister is so pre-eminently distinguished. The two opposing armies which erstwhile were with difficulty restrained from mutual annihila tion, have discharged their guns harmlessly in tho air, rushed upon each other's bosoms, and sealed a long and lasting peace by ufiectionately rubbing noses. No wonder the Press Agency telegram, which an nounces these happy occurrences, adds that " tho general results are considered very satisfactory." The simple aud primitive method of cementing peace by means of nasal endearments is far preferable to the tedious and dangerous expedient of sub mitting questions to a Congress, with the possibility of its resulting in further and more serious hostilities. Mr Sheehan has shown great abilhy as a diplomatist, and it is a matter deeply to be regretted that he cannot be spared to proceed to Berlin in order to initiate the representatives of the European Powers into his method of arranging terms of peace.

Colonel Whitmobe's characteristic fiat to the Counties of Manukau and Eden, which we publish in another column, has evoked throughout the quarters in which its contents became known, an un mingled feeling of astonishment and chagrin. At first sight we could scarcely believe the telegram was intended as any thing else than a mild form of joke; but unfor tunately the intelligence has been coufirmed by subsequeu t telegrams, and there appears n o reason to doubt that the Colonial Secretary, with characteristic military strategy, has devised this ingenious ruse iv order to coerce the two Counties named into swallowing the Act like a nauseous pill, with the saccharine coating of a few thousand pounds subsidy. In this, how ever, we think the Colonial Secretary has for once reckoned without his host, and we can scarcely believe for one moment that the subterfuge has received the sanction of the Cabinet as a body. One thing, however, is clear, Colonel Whitmore's military mandate cannot over-ride an Act of Parliament, still less can it ignore and set aside two Acts of the Legislature, and if the Colonial Secretary persists in his refusal to pay over the subsidies voted last session legal means may be found to compel him to comply with the law. The 31st section of the " Financial Arrangements Act" of 1877 provides : "In the case provided for in the Counties Act, 1876, in which the whole of the said Act is not brought into force in any County, the monies by this or any other Act made payable to the County shallj be divided amongst the several road districts

and outlying districts included therein in a proportion to be determined as follows. And the Act then proceeds to declare that the Council may determine the proportion, or in default the Governor may appoint a Commissioner, upon whose determination the money is to be divided amongst Road Boards and outlying districts. Now, the £40,000 voted for distribution to Auckland Counties would necessarily be voted by the Appropriation Act, andwould come under the category of "Monies re ceived by way of subscription or voluntary donation," and which in the Bth sub-section of section 101 of the Counties Act, are defined as the " Funds of the County," and which are to be earned to an account to be called " The County Fund Account." The money, therefore, is clearly divisible as provided for uuder tho Financial Arrangements Act.

We regret that an unfortunate transposi tion in last night's Star, in that portion of the report of the meeting of tho Grammar School Governors which referred to the future housing of the school, should have been calculated to lead to the impression that some of the members had acted in an inconsistent manner. The original motion moved by Dr. Campbell affirmed that "the clearing away by the Improvement Com missioners of existing buildings which the police occupy is a matter of secondary im portance," and one report made it appear that this wa3 carried, which is incorrect. What was really carried was an amendment by Mr O'Rorkc as follows :—" That the Government be requested not to imme diately transfer the police force from their present barracks to the Grammar School Buildings, and that permission to be allowed to occupy the same until the pro posed new building for the Grammar School be completed. Granting the request now made might save tho necessity of the re moval of temporary housing of two large schools."' This is thef] amendment which was seconded by Mr Brett. It is hoped that the amendment will not in any way prejudice the ratification of the arrange ment previously entered between the Go vernment and the Improvement Commis sioners. It will, however, throw upon the Government the alternative of either refus ing the application of the Board of Governors, or of providing some other accommodation for the police than the unsightly shanties which have so long disfigured the Albeit Park. Should the Government be unable to adopt the latter course there will be no help for it but to adhere to the strict terms of the bargain agreed upon with the Im provement Commissioners, and the Grammar School will have to go.

A meeting of|j all persons interested in out-door exercise and 'recreation has been convened for Friday next at 3 o'clock at the Thames Hotel, to urge upon the Improve ment Commissioners the expediency of pushing forward without further delay the necessary preparations for converting the Albert Park for the objects contemplated by the terms of the trust. It is to be hoped that the meeting will be largely attended.

The committee, appointed at tho public meeting yesterday on the question of a central railway station, will meet in the Insurance Buildings to-morrow at 12 o'clock. We understand that amongst other plans whichJh*ve been mooted, is one to divert the line f. om the present route at the existing tunnel by a bridgo across Stanley street, thence to the foot of the Albert Barrack Reserve.

A case of coat stealing was brought before the Police Court this morning which caused much amusement, as the prosecutor Hart could not be persuaded to repeat his statement against his friend Dougherty viz., " Dick stole my coat." "No," said Hurt, " Dick and I have consumed too many Christinas dinners together to be separated now. If Dick goes to quad so will Bill," and Bill excused himself by intimating that he was drunk, aud did not know anything about it. He believed the coat was his property, but there was a doubt even about that. The case was dis missed, aud Dick and Bill adjourned to the nearest hotel to " liquor up."

A letter has been received by a gentle man in Auckland from Mr Dixon, the captain of the Dunedin Football team, which was here last season, desiring to know whether it is the intention of the Auckland footbaliists to scud a team South tins year. In the event of their doing so, Mr Dixon promises "A tough game, and a hearty welcome." Two essays were read last evening at the St. James' Mutual Improvement Associa tion ; the first on "Ambition," by Mr W. Brigham, and tho second on "Love," by Mr J. Gow. The essays were very fair productions and received favorable criticism. Mr J. Macky's essay on " Ritualism " will be read on Monday evening next.

The funeral of the late Mr John Garvie Taylor took place this afternoon, attended by a procession of friendly mourners. Mr Taylor died at the residence of his sister, Mrs Dull", in Grey-street, on the 15th inst., in his 7Sth year. Mr Taylor was a native of Londonderry, and having experienced the vicissitudes of life and fortune iv his own- laud, emigrated to Sydney in. 1841, and shortly after he left Sydney for Auck land with his sister, Mrs Duff, iv the barque Exporter ; consequently he was one of our earliest settlers. Mr Taylor was formerly the collector of tolls at the wharf, and successively held other appointments under the Government.

Captain Duveny, who has been for many yearn past Secretary to tho Northern Club, has sent in his resignation, aud we have no doubt that his severance from the active interest he has taken in the -welfare of the institution will be received with general regret by the members. Captain Daveny was one of the original promoters of the Club, and his business capacity aud gentle manly courtesy have been highly conducive to its success. Tho Club has won its way to a foremost position amongst kindred in stitutions' in New Zealand, aud notwith standing some slight prejudice against it on account of its exclusiveness, has been the means of doing much good by drawing together in terms of friendship and confi dence prominent and useful members of the community.

Extensive preparations are being made by Mr P. Doran's troupe of minstrels for the entertainment iv the Theatre Royal on Saturday evening on behalf of the widow and orphans of the late Mr J. Madin. i_ good programme is being prepared add the affair is expected to be a great success.

On tho subject of dangerous kerosene, the " New Zealand Times" says there are 15,000 cases ailoat for Wellington alone, and that if all kerosene be condemned^ which Hashes at a less heat than 110 degrees, the loss to New Zealand merchants will be from £60,000 to £70,000.

A great many people will be glad to learn that the case of Blewden v. Morrin and the City Council is to be heard on Tuesday next, before Mr Krringtcn, C.E., who has been appointed arbitrator by both sides.

With the view of squaring up all accounts to the end of the current financial year the Government have requested that all charges in connection with the various public de partments be forwarded to Wellington as soon as possible, so as to prevent the necessity of carrying charges voted for the current year into next year's estimates. Mr Sheehan has at last interviewed nearly all the principal Arawa chiefs at Makctu. Yesterday morning, a meeting was held in the school, and continued till evening. The Ngatipiako and Ngatiwha kane tribes had a thorough explanation. Mr Sheehan visited their pahat night, and made an excellent speech, which created a great effect. The Native Minister's visit seems to have been an immense success.

It appears that the police of Dunediu were mistaken in indentifying the dead body of the women which was discovered in the Recreation Ground as the vagrant, Margaret Williams. That good lady is an inmate of the Refuge, and in excellent health.

: Two pigs Aveighing respectively 647 lbs and 528 lbs were lately killed at Rangi tikei.

The Board of Governors of the Auckland Grammar School met in committee this afternoon at three o'clock to investigate the circumstances attending the forcible exclusion of the masters and pupils of the school on Friday morning from the build ing lately occupied in the Albert Park. Mr Macrae, the head-master, and a number of witnesses were in attendance, but the pro ceedings were of a private nature. The report of the committee will be presented at an open meeting of the Board, and will doubtless then be made public.

Mr Greenshields is to be congratulated on the fact that his Orn_ silk manufacture* are becoming fashionable. This morning Mr Greenshields exhibited some very pretty pieces of Orn_ silk, made to the order of the Right Honorable the Earl of Lewes. A number of the pieces are striped with scarlet, black, and gold, aud are intended as presents, in the shape of belts and braces, to some of the members of the Zingaree Cricket Club, of which Club that nobleman is a member. This season, articles of Orne silk have been made to order as presents for two Marchionesses, a Countess, two Marquises, an Earl, two. Lords, several Honorables, a Commodme, other naval officers, and several members of the New Zealand Government, besides a number of parties of lesser note in the colonies, as well as in Europe and America. Abas will leave Mr Quick's stables at 6.30 p.m. for the Panmure entertainment. The usual quadrille assembly will be held in the Oddfellows' Hall, Cook-street, to-morrow evening. The ebmmittee wish to intimate to their friends that these parties will be closed until Wednesday, the 10th July. They will be re-opened under a new management, when a full band will be in attendance, and notice _ of which will be given by future advertise ment in this journal.

We have received from Mr J. J. Woods a copy of the national anthem, "God defend New Zealand," which is dedicated by permission to His Excellency the Governor. The words were composed by Mr Thomas Bracken, of Dunedin, and the music by Mr John J. Woods, of Lawrence, Otago. The proprietor of the " New Zealand Advertiser " offered a prize of ten guineas for the best musical composition to the words written by Mr Bracken ; and the appointed judges, Messrs Felman, Teplin, aud Siede, of Melbourne, selected the composition of Mr J. J. Woods _as the best, and unanimously awarded him the prize. The music has the merit of sim plicity and sweetness, and is well adapted for singiug in {chorus, which is one of the chief requisites of a national anthem. The words are stirring and appropriate. The music was printed in London.

In the match against Nottingham, Garratt Avas the highest scorer for Australia. He made 20 in his hist innings and 21 in the second. Midwinter made 14 (not out) in his second innings.

Mr J. Weudel, of the Syraonds-street Wine Manufactory, has left at this office two bottles of his now favourite quinine grape wine, one of red aud the other white. These samples are bottled from wine of about eighteen months' vintage, and, so far as they have been tested by connoisseurs, have been pronounced of excellent quality and flavour, and entirely free from deleteri ous ingredients, the quinine used by Mr Wendel being evidently of the very best sort. Mr Wendel has been a large buyer of grapes during the past two or three years, and, as far as his means would allow, has done much towards encou raging and fostering vine-culture in the Auckland district. The year before last he made 18 quarter-casks of wine, and last s rear the quantity increased to 2S. Coming from the wine-country of Moselle, Mr Wendel possesses a thorough knowledge of vine-culture and wine-mak ing, and he has already been of much ser vice in imparting practical information on the subject of vine-growing to settlers in the district. We believe he intends send-, ing samples of his wine to the South for the opinion of the trade, and will shortly take out a license and open a more extensive business, relying for the development of his trade upon small profits. Mr Montague Browne has becSme general manager of the Manners-street Theatre, Wellington.

Referring to the proposed magisterial changes, the "Post" says:—The Govern ment do not contemplate dismissing any of the Resident Magistrates who are not lawyers. In one or two instances Resident Magistrates who are over age will retire on their pensions, aud their places will be filled by younger men, who, if possible, will be qualified legal practitioners. The Go vernment recognise tho advisability of con ferring such appointments on trained lawyers, and in filling up vacancies this will be kept in view. Nor is it intended, at present, to strike off the roll those J.P.s who do not attend to the magisterial duties. It is quite possible, however, that a step in this direction may ultimately bo taken, in the case of the drones who now cumber the roll of tho Commission of the Peace.

A short shrift and a long rope is the " Bay of Plenty Times" recipe for Russian Privateersmen. The "Times" says : — " What can be more appropriate and grace ful than to hang these Russian sans cullotes, in their own hemp ? Russian hemp, as our readers are aware, is celebrated for its toughness. The suspension process would be as effectual as the lash against wife beaters, and strychnine amongst skunks." At the conclusion of a creditor's meeting lately held in an hotel at Wellington, the creditors and the bankrupt went "a shilling iv and the winner shout," the creditor com ing "down with his dust" as liberally as the rest. After imbibing, the party separated, at peace with all the world.

In consequence of a dissolution of part nership, that very ingenious piece of mechanism known as the Blacksmith's Dream is now for sale in Wauganui. The Mokau chief, Wetere, arrived at Waitara yesterday moruing. At the Supreme Court at Napier the case of Hallett v. Ormond was settled out of Court.

The most important match which the Australians have yet played, viz.,agaiust the Gentlemen of England, commenced at Princes' yesterday, and will probably be continued throughout to-day. On Thurs day aud Friday they will, play Middlesex on the same^grouud. It is a pity that this particular week was chosen for these matches, as a great part of fashionable and sporting London will be at Ascot —a race meeting which very few people care to miss.

A half-mile race between two of the best runners in Auckland, Hutton and McGiu ley, is on the tapis. A considerable meeting of the members of the National Independent Order of Odd felloAVS Avas held last evening in the Alex andra-street school-room. The report of the Executive Committee, received by the last mail, Avas read, and received Avith satisfaction. Several new members Avere initiated, and confidence expressed in Bro. Henry Rafton, accompanied by a purse of sovereigns in token of the genuineness of their sympathy. Bro. Rafton thanked the brethren for their sympathy, and hoped they would continue* to be united in pur pose and action, which Avould lead to success. Dr. Wine was elected to the office of Lodge surgeon.

MEETINGS OF CREDITORS.

Re W. MILLER,

A meeting of the creditors of William Miller, late of Coromandel, was held at the Supreme Court this morning. The liabilities Avere stated to be £125, and the assets nil. Mr Macfarlane Avas appointed trustee. Re J. M. French. A meeting of the creditors of J. M. French Avas held at the Supreme Court this afternoon.—Debts £4,755 lis lid.; —Assets £2,423 2s lid. Eleven creditors Avere re presented. Mr'Kummer proposed and Mr Ellingham seconded that Mr Owen take the chair. Mr Kummer moved, and Mr Stove seconded that Alexander Deur be trustee fer the estate, and that the Bank of New Zealand be the Bank | into Avhich all monies be paid.

CABLEGRAMS.

To-Day's Despatches.

(SPECIAL TO "STA&*)

Battle Between Turks and Montenegrins.

Austria Fears Result 0 f Congress.

Italy Restless.

[From Our Special London co respondent]. Uor;

LONDON .Tune 16 WHAKAPUAKA,J_n e i7 9.12 p_l fsa The battle between the Turks anl Montenegrins progresses.

Austria fears the result of the Congress, and is rapidly mobiliaW her troops. 8

The political situation in. Europe is worse. Italy is restless.

[rev tee's special cablegram],

English Press on the Bulgarian Agreement.

LONDON, June 16, The Conservative journals condemn the Bulgarian agreement between Lord Salig. buiy and Count Schouvaloff. The " Daily News" considers it a satisfactory couj. promise. The "Times" approves of it. completely. Turkish Representatives Threaten Withdraw from. Conference BERLIN, June 16. "■ ' The ;Turkish plenipotentiaries announce that they will withdraw from Conference if. automony is granted to Epirus, Thessally Bosnia, and Herzegovina. ' VIENNA, June 16. Austria increasing mobilisation of troohs NEGOTIATIONS FOR SURRENDER FORTRESSES ABANDONED. CONSTANTINOPLE, Junell6th. The negociations for the surrender of Varna, Shumla, and Batoum abandoned,

THE AUTUMN DISSOLUTION,

LONDON, June 15.

It is rumoured that Parliament will be dissolved in autumn.

AUSTRIA MOBILISING. BERLIN, June 15,

A partial mobilisation of the Austrian troopsj in Transylvania and Dalmatia has been effected.

Count Andrassy and Count Schouvaldff are partially in accord.

[special to press agency.]

Race for the Grand Prize of Paris.

Austria Calls Out Her Reserves.

LONDON, June 16. The race for the Graad Prix de Paris was run to-day:— Thurio" 1 Insulaire 2 luval ... . ... 3

Won by a neck. Eight ran. Fighting has been resumed in Monte negro. The cause is unknown. The Austrian reserves are ordered to join to-day.

AUSTRALIAN.

[reuter's special cablegrams].

INSURANCE APPEAL CASE.

SIDNEY, June 17. The Rev Mr Clarke, the well-known geologist, is dead. The South Australian Insurance Company have appealed against the verdict in favour of the New Zealand Insurance Company. The plaintiffs claimed £1,500 for a policy on the ship Oceanus.

POLICE COURT.—THIS DAY.

(Before E. C. Barstow, Esq., 8.M.) LARCENY OF A COAT.

Richard Dongheity was brought up on a. charge of stealing a coat, value 10s, on the 17th iust., the property of William Hart. Prisoner pleaded not guilty. William Hart, labourer, deposed that he met prisoner yesterday in the Thistle Hotel He, witness, had a coat under his arm. Did not remember any words passing between,,; them. Some drinks were swallowed. He " i was in the bar. Left his coat on the settle. % Prisoner picked it up, and put it under his " arm. He knew no more, he was too drunk.' He would say no more. Dick was his, pal, old friends. >■■■■«■■;: After trying in vain to get further evidence, the Court said it was useless press ing the case ; it was " diamond cut dia mond" evidently. The charge was dismissed. 'A ;| CHARGE AGAINST MR M'ELWAIN. John McEiwain was charged with unlaw-s' fully aud maliciously killing three sheep, ; value £3 15s, the property of Wm. Stock well, at Waitakerei, on the 14th of May. .: Mr Tyler, instructed by Mr Thorne, who ~ Avas unable to be pr sent, appeared for the ■ • prosecution, and said that Mr Hesketh was-. unable to appear f r defendant, and for this reason, and that t <ro native witnesses were absent, he would ;.sk for an adjournment. a His Worship said that an indictable case ■" could not proceed without the accused, who. was not present; fie saw no reason why the case should not be adjourned for the ternr required. Adjourned until the 19th July. "r BREACH OF SLAUGHTER-HOUSE ACT. The charge against Mr F. G. Clayton, off Newmarket, for slaughtering a sheep at | Onehunga, against the provisions of the Slaughter-house Act, was again introduced. : Mr J. B. Russell appeared for the infor mant. , Mr Laishley appeared to watch the pro ceedings in the interest of the Onehunga m Borough Council. • Mr Russell informed the Court that from information that bad reacted Mr Woolfield, they would not be justified in proceeding further with the case ; but as the informant had not brought the case forward as a pri vate person, but in virtne of his public office, he would ask as to costs; or if His Worship did not see his way clear, he would ask that the question stand over ■ until Mr Hesketh could appear and apply for them, when the matter might be fully considered. s The matter was allowed to stand over until Monday morning.

LICENSING COURT.

(Before R. C. BarstoAV Esq., R.M., Joseph May, and F. L. Prime, Esqs., W. L. Lodge Esq., clerk, and Mr Inspector Thomson.) ADJOURNED APPLICATIONS. The following applications for renewals of licenses Avere adjourned from the Licensing Court:— '" Alexandra Hotel.—Mr S. Hesketh applied for a reneAval of license to Wm. v- Campbell, of the Alexandra Hotel, and asked that it might be granted, as the con ditiohs had been complied with.— Mr Thorn-.: son said that at the time of the police inspec tion the furniture of the hotel was out or order, but it was now in a satisfactory state. — The Bench granted the renewal, due AYished hotel-keepers to know that m?~ similar cases in future, where the P°,"s: reports Avere unsatisfactory, there woula oe no adjournment, but in every such case tne r eneAval Avould be refused. > _ , Queen's Hotel.—Mr S. Hesketh ap plied for a renewal of the license of tne Queen's Hotel on behalf of J°hQ. HansS?! whose application was adjourned, as w*

EVENING STAR, TUESDAY. JUNE 18, 1878



Wlien You Wish to Furnish Your Souse obtain a Book Catalogue from the City Hall Arcade, which contains valuable informa tion, not only enumerating what can be obtained there, but shewing the cost of Fur nishing a Three, Four, Five, and Six-roomed house ; also, Drawingroom separately, and Bachelor's Rooms. The proprietors have lately purchased from Messrs. Grossman and Harding the balance of their very hand some Stock of Swiss Goods, beautifully and wonderfully carved, which are being rapidly disposed of, at Half-price ! Also, just opened up, a large lot of Fancy Baskets and various articles suitable for presents. _ Just received, some magnificent all-wool __idder minster Carpets, for dining and bed-rooms ; very cheap Tapestry, Brussels and Felt Carpets : the largest stock in Auckland. All kinds of House Furniture, and an immense assortment of Bedsteads in Iron Brass, Kauri, Cedar, Rimu, and Mottled Kauri; with Wardrobes, Drawers, Wash stands, and Tables to match. Dining and Drawing-room Suites to suit all classes. Several new desigus in Linoleum not seen before in the city ; Oil Cloths, all widths. Carpets measured for, cut out, and laid, and Goods delivered Free OF CHARGE to any part of the town. Catalogues sent Post Free. Ladies and gentleman about to Furnish are invited to stroll through ths "Arcade," where, in addition to House- Furnishing Goods, will be seen Drapery, Clothing, Millinery, and Fancy Goods.— HOLLOWAY, GARLICK, AND CRANWELL, Proprietors, City Hall Arcade, Queen-stee t Auckland.



QHEMICAL jyr ANU RE. Just to Hand, Per 'Spirit of the Dawn,' And to Arrive, Per' Schiehalhon,' SULPHATE. OF AMMONIA NITRATE OF SODA MURIATE OF POTASH. The undersigned are now prepared to execute orders for their Celebrated Chemical Manure, which has for the past three seasons attracted such favourable notice. Please notify in ordering whether for Corn or Root Crops. W. J. HURST & CO., 101, Queen-street. T\ A I L V EXPECTED, Per ' Syren' and ' Borough Bello,' 200 tons Billyard's Bonodust 50 tons Bell's Bonedust 50 tODS Superphosphate Also, On Hand, Mexican Guano Peruvian Guano Maiden Island Guano Gypsum Coarse Salt Rock Salt. \Y. J. HURST & CO., Queen-street. f\ N SALE, . White Clover Red Clover Cow Grass, &c. Rye Grass, &c. Mangold Seed Turnips Shceps' Parsley Sorghum Garden Seeds of every description Seed Oats Seed Wheat Seed Barley. W. J. HURST & CO., 101, Queen-street. j R,I.'SHBKOOK AND _>RIDGMAN Respectfully 1 invite attention to tholr Largo Carefully-selected and Entirely New Stock of DRAPERY AND CLOTHING FOR THE WINTER TRADE, Comprising— Blankets, all sizes, and first-class value Flannels, white and scarlet, all makes Crimean Shirtings, All-wool and Union, in groat variety of pattern and quality Winceys, plain and fancy. A hoavy stock. " Good and Cheap," a good line at 5d per Fancy Dress Goods, now shades, in groat variety French Merino, Serge, Satin Cloth, and some Special Lines of Fancy Materials, bought a job. and being sold at very low rates Alloa and Fingering Yarns, all colours Winter Hosiery, Umbrellas, Ribbons, Flowers Waterproof Tweed and Waterproofs A Job Lot of Children's and Ladies' Waterproof Cloaks, to be cleared out at much below regular price. Calicoes, Sheeting, Counterpanes Furnishing and Manchester Goods of every description Boys' and Men's Clothing of every description, Good and Cheap Hosiery. Shirts, Hats, &c. Strong Material for Boys' Wear—Twoeds, Mole kin. Corduroy, Serge &c, &c, &c. In order to sustain the well-known character Of the JUNCTION DRAPERY WAREHOUSE for Cheapness and Quality combined, R. and B procure their Supplies from the BEST MAR KETS ONLY, and spare no pains to suppl their Customers' wants at the lowest price com mensurate with legitimate trading. 5 % (1/ in the £) Discount allowed upon all Cash Purchases of 20/ and upwards. RUSHBROOk. AND BRIDGMAN, (DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, &0., JUNCTION DRAPERY WAREHOUSE (Opposite the Army and Navy Hotel), fJPP«SR QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. SPECIAL NOTICE. In addition to our Usual Largo Assortment of GENERAL HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, We are Now Showing the following GOODS, Just Landed, ex * Aikshaw' :— WALNUT DRAWING-ROOM SUITES, in Silk MARBLE-TOP WASHSTANDS CHIMNEY-GLASSES, Gilt, Very Handsome Patterns CHIMNEY-GLASSES, in Walnut and Maple Frames E.CANE-SEATED CHAIRS, Various Patterns TOILET GLASSES, Great Variety. T. & H. Cooke, FURNITURE, CARPET, and FLOOR-CLOTH SHOW-ROOMS: 67, QUEEN-STREET. Steam Cabinet Factory -. VIOTOKI A-STREET. A MAGNIFICENT STOCK ob- NEW AUTUMN AND WINTER DRESS MATER ALS Just Opened. BL Atkins Invites attention to his Stook of , 'New Dress Materials, Ladies " Jackets, Ulsters, Black and Coloured Silks, Velvets, Velve teens, &c, suitablo for the corning Season. Now on View. Splen did Colours in New Silk Reps, Wool Reps, Wool Poplinettes, Satin Cloths, Wool Serges.Twilled Carmelites, Estamane Serges, French Merinos, Winßeys, and Fancy Dress Goods. All splendid value. All the new shades pro curable in Stock. The selection this season is the largest and best ever shewn in the city. Good quality Black Silk at 3s lid per yard. All the new shades in Coloured Silks. Albo Good Cheup Blankets, Quilts, Sheetings, Table Linen. Flannels, Calicoß, and Manchester Goods. IN THE CLOTHING DEPARTMENT New Tweed Suits. Coats, Trow sers and Vests suitable for all classes. A large Stock of Boy's and Youth's Tweed Suits, in our own make and imported. An immense stock of New Tweeds in Bannockburn, Mosgiel, Scotch, West of England, &c. Tailors can select from the largest stock in Auckland at Wholesale Prices. Cheap Tweeds suitablo for Boy's wear. Good Quality Guaranteed, and Prices Lowest in Auckland for] All Descriptions of Drapery and Clothing. WH. ATKI NS. "6* THORNTON SMITH, AND FIRTH'S PRICES CURRENT (Wholesale) Subject to alteration without notice. Brown Brand Flour, fft. «Td. «*?_ TSlf Canterbury 16 •• »* OIT 0 0 Sharps. V. V. V. 1 °0 v 13IHI1H Bran 8 0 0 Fowl Wheat .. ss. per bushel, ihe above prices include sacks and bags; sacks andbags not returnable. , .. ■,<,,„ Terms: Cash. June Ist, 1878. THE AUCKLAND GAS COMPANY (LIMITED), , A AFFORD EVERY FACILITY To persons willing to become Consumers of '"'•.:' GAS. The Company open the Street, Tap the Main, Provide and Lay 10 feet of Service-pipe into the Premises, make good the Street, Footpath, ana Premises. And SUPPLY a METER, keeping the whole in order, WITHOUT ANY CHARGE WHATEVER. Office of the Company: 3. INSURANCE! BUILDINGS.



A_» LIH.ABUBY. _ O DRESSMAKERS and MILLINERS. NEW DRESS MATERIALS. A Large Assortment of New Dress Goods or the present Season, in erery fashionable shade, Just Opened up at A. LINABURY & CO 'S. NEW WINTER COSTUMES, NEW MANTLES, NEW ULSTERS, NEW MILLINERY, NEW HATS A Large Assortment of Paris Trimmed Hats and Bonnets Just Opened up. Also, Hosiery, Silk Ties, Umbrellas, Collars and Cuffs. Gloves, Chilare s Mantles and Jackets. Also, A LARGE STOCK OF NOVELTIES, Whioh are Cheap, and will have q.uiok sale. tar Look in at "** I A. LINABURY & CO. 'S, 204 &206, queen-street, Auckland. T7IN COURAGE NEW ZEALAND INDUSTRIES I To the People of Auckland ! Messrs. Hallenstein .Brothers Desire to inform you that a RETAIL BRANCH OF THE NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY Ia Now OPENin Queen-street, opposite Theatro Royal. To effectually introduco their Goods and drive out the imported article, they have decided to SELL a Single Article at the Wholesale Price. Ail Gooda are marked in Plain Figures, for Nett Cash only. Any Article purchased and ap proved of, will be exchanged with the same courtesy with which it was sold, or if desired, the money will bo returned. The success which has attended the New Zealand Clothing Factory's Retail Branches in other towns leadß tho Proprietors to believe that thero exists a praiseworthy desire on the part of the Public to encourage Now Zealand Industries, especially where superior advantages are offered; and your support is solicited on this under standing only. N. L. MEYER, Manager Auckland Branch. SOLE AGENT for WERTHEIM'S CELEBRATED SEWING MACHINES; THE REST MACHINE IN THE WORLD.