SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

„,, If wAi':r>? (This Afternoon, 11.31 HIU!£ WAI Eit-- ( Tq . niorro w Morning, 11.51 SUN SET.—This Evening, 5.20 SUN KiSii.'.—To-morrow M orninpr, 6.38 •■VIQON'3 AOiC—Last Quarter, 21th, 8,12 p.m.

ARRIVALS.

DEPARTURES. Cabarfeidh. barque. McKenzie, for Kaipara. Acadia, schooner, McDonald, for Napier. H.M.S. Wolverine, foe Bay of Islands. 11.U.5. Conflict, on a cruise. Ethel, brigantino, for Kaipara. Taupo, e.s., Andrew, for Kuasell. Taranaki, s s., Malcolm, for the South. lona, s.s., Farquhar, for Russell. Rowena, s s., cellars, for Tauranga and Mercury Bay.

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

For Taranaki and South (from the Manukau) — Taiaron, Tuesday, 30th inst. For TauiMiii-a and the South—Taupo, Thursday, 25th For Russell, Bay of Islands—Tona, every Mon- Wanaka, Monday, 29th For Sydney and Melbourne—Hero, s.s., May 3 j For Sydney—Rotoru.i, Tuesday, 30th

EnterkdTx-\V ; \rd3. —South Carolina, cutter, from Barrier, with oO toii=j firewood ; Albatross, schooner, from Napier, in ballast; Sovereign of tlie Sea, ketch, from Tairua, with 20,000 feet sawn timber and four passengers; Adah, ketch, from Thames, with 3,000 feet timber; Mercury' cutter, from Tairua, with 22,000 feet timber; Fanny Kelly, ketch, from Russell, with 50 tons coal; Gem, schooner, from Coromandel, in bal last; Ratifjatira, cutter, from Omaha, with 50 tons firewood; Rover, schooner, from Wan garei, with 30 tons coal and 3 tons gum; Speed well, ketch, from Russell, with 53 tons coal; Three Brothers, cutler, from Tryphena 9 via Mokohinou,. with 12 tons firewood, <200 feet pohutakawa. and four passengers. Cleared Outwards.—South Carolina, cutter, for Barrier, in ballast; Mahurangi, cutter, for "Oliore, with a general cargo of merchanizo; Pucenix, cutter, for Russell, with 5,000 bricks; Mary Anderson, schooner, for Russell, in ballast; Rauga'ira, cutter, for Omaha, in ballast. The s.s. Taranaki sailed for the South to-day. Passengers: Mr and Mrs Nathan, Mr and Mrs Wilson, Mr and Misi Hunt, Mesdames Tame, Anderson, Miss Tame, Rev. Harper, Messrs Giant, Knight, Ve.ilc, Mills, Vare, Paul, Cox, Danaher, Anderson, G. A. King1. The s.s. Rowona sailed last evening for Mer cury Bay and Taurango, with a general cargo aud several passengers. The s.s. lona leaves this afternoon for Russell with passengers and cargo. Thj passage of the p.s. Tongaviro, from the Thames yesterday afternoon, occupied 1J hours. When uassinar the man-o'-war ground the key connecting the rudder with the rudder-post came out, and it was found necessary to anchor the vessel. A rumour gained currency to the effect that the engine 3 had broken down, but this statement was without foundation. The brigantino Oceola has arrived at Oamaru from Newcastle with coal. She i 3 to load with grain for this port immediately after discharging her cargo. !&The p.". Taupo sailed yesterday for Russeil. She took no cargo. Passengers :—Mr G. Mc- Lean, M.H.R, and two natives. She will arrive in harbour again tc-niorrow morning, and ia advertised to leave for the So-ith on Thurs day afternoon. H.M.S. gunboat Conflict, sailed to-day on a cruise. The sohooner Energy is to load for the Islands. H.M.S. Wolverine sailed yesterday afternoon for Bay of Islands with His Excellency the Go vernor. The barque Cabarfeidh sailed' at noon to-day for Kaiparu, where she i 3 to load with timber for Duncdin. The brignutinc Ethel sailed to-day for Kaipara, to load with tiinberffor the Sonth. The schooner Lcetitia has taken in almost the whole of her cargo, and she will therefore sail for Tonga in a day or two. The ketch Pearl, for Harotonga, will probably sail to-morrow. The schooner Acadia sailed for Napier to-day, with a eaigo of timber. The tola! amount collected at the Customs to-day was £17112s lOd.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Gisborne, this day. The s.s. Go-ahead arr'vjd from Auckland at C o'clock this morning.

RrrssELL, this day. The s.s. Taupo arrived at 9.23 a.m. to-day from Auckland,

Napier, this day. The s.s. Southern Cross sailed at 10 a.m. for Avakland. ~& . Tauraxga, this day. 3 s.s. liowena arrived at 1.10 p.m. to-day Auckland.

CHIEF POST-OFFICE AUCKLAND.

ivlails will Close as Under :— or Thame3, this day, at 5 p.m. and 5.30 p.m. ; and to-morrow, at 5 p.m. and 5.30 p.m. For Waiheke and Coromandel, per Argyle, this day, at 1.30 p.m.; and for Coromandel, per Durham, a; 5.30 p.m. For Russell, Kawa Kawa, Wangaroa, and Moiigonui, per lona, thi3 day, at 4 p.m. For Wangarei Heads. Waipu, Wangarei, and Mangaoai, per Aigyle, to-morrow, at 1 p.m. For Russell, per Speedwell, to-morrow, at 3 p.m. For Tryphena, per Three Brothers, to-morrow, at i a.m. For Waiwera, Warkworth, Te Arai, Waipu, Wangarei, and Mangapai, par Anno Mil bank, on Thursday next, at 10 a.m. Per a.a. Taupo, on Thursday, 25th inst, as follows :— For India, China, Mediterranean Ports, and Continont of Europe, at 2 p.m. For Tauranga, Gisborne, Napier, Southern Provinces, per Australian Colonies, 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 wUife forwarded. For Whitiauga,"Tauranga, and Opotiki, per Roweua-, on Friday next, at i p.m. Per *.*. AugtnfSfc, on Tuesday, 30th instant as follows :— 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 lettors and newspapers, at 9,30 a.m. Late letters bearing an extra fee of sixpence in addition to the post age will be received by the Mail Agent on board the steamer up to the time of sailing. 8. B. BISS. Chief Postmaster.

BIRTH.

CHATFIELD.—On April 9th, at Eden Terrace.

the wife of It. Chatfleld of a daughter. TRAPENL—On the loth April, 1878, at hor residence, Eden Crescent, Auckland, New Zealand, Mrs. Joseph Trapeni of a son.

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

TUESDAY, APRIL 23, 1878.

Per (he wrong th»t nerds icslstisen. IKtt the (ax-jao la tit dlttsacc,

The expedition to Malta is regarded on the London Stock Exchauge as significant of war,and Con&ols have again fallen to ninety four. To-day's cable messages contradict the statement that the new Turkish Ministry is adverse to England, but speak of it as neutral.

It is curious that while the members of the Geographical Society in England have been discussing "whether Mr Stanley could be received by them after his acknowledged slaughter of natives in Central Africa, the people of Sydney are exercised over a similar question arising cut of an expedition up the Fly River, New Guinea, undertaken by Signor Albertis, in a Go vernment steamer. The main charge against Stanley was that he made an attack upon one tribe, killing over 140 men, put three native kings in irons, and committed other depredations, not in self-defence, but in revenge fora theft which had been severely punished at the time of its occurrence. The account of the affair given in Stanley's own diary admits that he assumed the offensive and made war upon the natives for the purpose of administering " justice." His subsequent explanations, however— elicited by the discovery that Englishmen are apt to look with suspicious eyes on fillibustering proceedings perpetrated under the Union Jack—very much modified the tone of his vindication. The Geographical Society, willing to overlook a good deal in consideration of Mr Stanley's perilous and brilliant achievements, accepted as sufficient extenuation for the attack the explorer's difficult position. Colonel Yule, dissenting from this opinion, withdrew from the Society rather than be come a participator iv the reception which, that body conferred upon the plucky American or Welshman—for the land of his nativity seems to be in dispute. No one who has read Colonel Yule's indictment and Stanley's own bombastical version of the affair can believe that the discoverer of Livingstone comes oat of this expedition clean-handed. The charges urged against Signor Albertis are of a similar character, although the surrounding circumstances give much less warrant fcr the hard terms which some of the Signor's critics have employed. The facts connected with the Fly River expedition may be briefly told. In 1575, the missionary steamer Ellangowan, 40 tons, with Signor Albertis, who 'is a naturalist, the Rev. Mr McFarlane, and a strong party on board forced a way into the month of the Fly River. The facilities offered by this river for inland exploration suggested to Signor Albertis the idea of traversing it in a smaller vessel, and he advocates the project with such success iv Sydney that the Govern ment granted the use ot the Neva., a steam launch of 12 tons., which was seat round to Somerset by public subscriptions.

Signor Albertis took the remainder of the burden on his own shoulders. In 1876 he made a vVy successful trip up the river, employing his timo in collecting specimens of birds and plants. Very few natives were seen during this voyage, and no collision occurred. Returning in 1577, his observa tions, while making the ascent of the river, confirmed him in the opinion that the bordering country was almost uninhabited. The expedition, however, was impeded by anumberofunforseen obstacles. His crew, which, with the exception of the engineer, consisted of Chinamen, and South Sea Islanders of the very worst type were in a perpetual state of discontent and mutiny. A drought had made the river so low that the launch repeatedly grounded ; and then floods brought new perils. It was found impossible to ascend so high as was safely accomplished the previous year ; and when Signor Albertis resolved to return, ho dis covered that the banks swarmed with hostile natives, who had probably come from the hills in search of water. All peaceful overtures to these people, Signor Albertis asserts, were unavailing, and he had to run the gauntlet _of a persistent and active hostility. During the descent more than one attack was made upon the launch, and Signor Albertis acknowledges having fired 110 shots one day with pretty good effect, to repel a flotilla of attacking canoes. Attention was drawn to these proceedings at a meeting of the " Auxilliary to the London Mission ary Society," when the Chairman denounced them as a "disgrace to the colony, and more like American buccaneer ing than anything that has been done by English exploration." Signor Albertis replied, asserting that all ho had done was in self-defence ; that if he had anticipated such formidable opposition he would certainly not have ventured in with an open vessel, so ill-equipped ; and that in no instance had he fired wantonly, or where peaceful escape was possible. He observes : "Had I been on my explorations with religious purposes, perhaps I should have received with thanks the chance the natives offered me to become a martyr, but I was there to make collections of the skins of birds, and I think nobody can blame me if the first skins I triod to preserve were my own and those of my men." The con troversy being pursued, Signor Albertis began to retort upon the Missionary Society, and asked: "Were not the bullets of myriilo on board theEUangowan, a missionary vessel that forced the Fly River in"1875, the same?" Exception to this insinuation being taken by the Rev Mr Jeffries, of Sydney, it was shewn that when the Ellangowan forced the mouth of the Fly River, she was opposed by several large canoes, and a bullet fired across the bows of the approaching boats failing of the desired effect, two bullets were shot into the hull of the leading canoe, without injuring any of the occupants, but effectually frightening them away. The following day a wooding party from the missionary vessel being opposed, a few shots wero fired in the air, and a canoe was taken and burnt. Mr Albertis con tended that his awn action did not differ from that adopted by the mission vessel. The whole point of the controversy turns on the question whether, in the course of the expedition, a wanton carelessness of human life was displayed; and as Siguor Albertis alone is in a position to determine that question fairly, he has a decided advantage over his opponsnts. That he was perfectly justified in saving his own life, even at the expense of his assailants, is not for a moment to be questioned. Notwithstand ing the guiding sentiment of the Aborigines' Protection Society, it is very hard to per suade a man who is closely pressed by a horde of savages that his own skin is not more precious than theirs. It is equally hard to make even the average Christian believe that civilisation should be confined within its present boundaries because a state of war is the normal con dition of barbarism, and exploration in volves armed collision with savage. The mistake made in the Albertis expedition appears to have been the inadequacy and bad constitution of the expeditionary party ; and the same may in a measure be trueof Stanley's force. It is not advisable to aid every adventurous fellow who is ready to undertake an armed raid into an unexplored country. The men com missioned by Government for this work should be men endowed with high qualities. If Signor Albertis—com manding a lot of ruffians of the lowest type, twoj of whom deserted and two are now imprisoned for falsely charging their leader with murder—had been impelled to employ questionable means to secure his own safety, we could not have wondered, however much we might have disapproved. The Albertis expedition is generally viewed in Sydney as a failure, and its influence will probably prove damaging to other better-conceived plans for extending our knowledge of New Guinea and opening it for settlement.

It will be seen on reference to a Welling ton telegram in another column that the meeting of Parliament has been definitely fixed for the middle of July. Mr William Eyre, of Victoria-street, has fortunately recovered his lost daughter, thanks to the kindness of friends. Yester day the young lady, whose age is about seven years, accompanied him to the races, but in the confusion of the crowd, lost sight of him. With the intention of return ing! home she proceeded to the railway, but mistook the Mercer train for the one to town. Fortunately she got into the com pany of some shipmates and friends of Mr Eyre, who took care of the child, and sent her back to town this morning. Mr Swan son rendered material aid in procuring the restoration of the girl to her parents by telegraphing at the earliest pessible hour this morning to the railway stations, so that Mr Eyre was apprised of her safety, and awaited her arrival. All's well that ends well. The members ot the Northern Club will give a ball to Hia Excellency the Governor, Lady Normanby, Commodore Hoskins, and the officers of H. M. S. Wolverine and Sappho on the return of the Wolverine from the North. The probable date is May 2nd, in the Choral Hall. Our sporting contributor, " Augur" was not far out in his predictions yesterday. With regard to the Hurdle Race, ho said on Saturday:—"'The Tradesmen's Handicap will be followed by the Hurdle Eaee, for which it seems likely all the acceptances will bo coloured on the card. Gazelle and Whitcfoot are the favourites, and one of. two will, I think, win." Whitefoot was first, and Gazelle third. Speaking of the Easter Handicap forj the second time he remarks " I have heard nothing to make me change the opinion I expressed on Wednesday, i.e., that this race is likely to be won by either Elsa or Pungawerewere, next to whom I shall expect to see the Don." Pungawerewere did not start. Elsa was first and the Don second. A boy named Alfred Clunes was arrested by Sergt. McGovern at Hamilton yesterday, on a charge of escaping from the Naval Training School. He was brought down by this morning's train. The members of the St. James' Mutual Improvement class will meet this evening, when Mr J. D. Schmidt will deliver an original essay on "Human Life: its sin and responsibility." These meetings are of a very instructive character, the papers generally of more than average merit, and the meetings are open to visitors. The aunual soiree and public meeting in connection ■with the Pitt-street Wesleyan Sunday-school will be held this evening. Tea* on the table at half-past six o'clock ; chair to be taken by Mr McMaster, at half-past seven o'clock. The Hibernian Band excursion will start from the wharf-side this evening at eight o'clock, and perform several national airs on passing the men-of-war, now lying in the port. In addition to the music will be-a number of limelight exhibitions, rockets, and other .fireworks, manufactured for the. occasion by Mr. J. Sullivan.

The Franklin Road Sabbath-school anni versary and tea meeting will Jbe held this evening, in the Primitive Methodist Church. Tea will be ready at hsJf-past six, and the meeting will be commenced at half-past seven o'clock. Several ministers and friends will address the meeting, and the church choir will sing a number of sacred songs.

The shareb oldera of the defunct New Zealand Keformer Newspaper Company enjoy the satisfaction of having to pay another call of half-a-crown a share. It is a mistortune that this journal, having for its contributors William Fox and Charles Woolcock, should so speedily have come to grief. It is impossible to estimate what loss its demise has caused to literature.

William Shakeapoare, the greatest of the world's poets, was born April 23rd, 1564, at Stratford-on-Avon, and died April 23, 1816, in his native town, on completing his 53rd year. We understand that the Hibernian musicians will remember glorious William in a few musical strains this evening on the waters of the Waitemata. . At a parade of the Victoria Company this evening, business of special importance "will be discussed. A new Wesleyan Chapel has been opened midway between Daraaville and Manga vhare, on a site granted for the purpose by Dr. Campbell. The inaugural services were j conducted by the Rev. Mr Gittos. On the following evening a tea meeting was held in the chapel, at which 40 or 50 persons attended. Mr James Slator has just completed a very beautifully illuminated address which has been prepared for signature and presen tation to William Bertram White Esq., late 11. M. at M!>ngonui. The decorative style of the initial letters is in that of the 13th centnry, and that of the foliage in the 15th. The ornamentation displays great delicacy of execution and harmony. In pursuance of the determination to establish a city receiving-house for parcels in connection with the railway, the premises in Wyndham-street, formerly occupied by Mr Layers, seedsman, and opposite the Star Office, arc now being fitted up for that purpose. A cable message in another column announces that Heir Bandman, the Shakspeavian actor, more celebrated, how ever, in German tragedy, has been com mitted for trial in England on a charge of assaulting his mistress. Herr Bandman made his mark in England in 1868 in "Narcisse," which attracted the notice of fiord Lytton, who re-wrote for Mr Band man his drama of the " Sea Captain," which, was produced at the Lyceum under the title of " The Rightful Heir," and had a run of three month*. He came to the colonies in 1869, and played a round of Shakspearian characters in Auckland during the visit of H.R.H. the Duke of Edinburgh. During his stay in Auckland the common rumour ran that Herr Bandman was a man of violent temper, and that his wife, whose maiden name was M'ss Milly Palmer, and whom he had married in England in 1869, had no°,very pleasant life with him. The telegram, however, mentions the ominous word " mistress." It will be remembered that Herr Bandman acquired an unenviable notoriety by a contretemps in Melbourne, when during a scene he accidentally stabbed Mrs Steele, and onlyconpented to compen- , sate her for professional loss and injury I when baought to Court. To the Editor of the EVENING Star : Sir, —For the information of " Constant Reader" and others, I may say that there is no projected amalgamation between the Coromandel and Black Reef Gold Mining Companies. The fact being that the person in whose name the license of the Black Reef holding stood, would not pay the rent, and the Company would not or could not pay it, and hence the mine, on which some £1,800 was expended, was transferred to the present proprietors, on payment of transfer expenses and arrears of rent. The Black Reef G.M. Co. is no doubt in exis tence, but they are a Company without a mine.—John RANDERSON, Secretary pro. tern. Black Reef Extended G.M.C. Mr Varley, the evangelist, has been stirring up the Launceston people by con demning in unmeasured terms those people who derive incomes from the rent of public houses and houses of ill-fame. He branded a Mr Fawns, a respected resident and a chief elder of the Presbyterian Church, as amongst those who owned public-houses, and the next eveniug he named another person aa being connected with houses of ill-fame. Quite a commotion was occasioned at the meetings, and some disorder, the gas being turned oft. He held his meetings in the Mechanics' Institute, and for his attack on Mr Fawns the committee decided he should not be allowed the further use of the building. The resolution, however, had to be rescinded, as it was found the Institute was let on contract. Four erstwhile members of the Soldene Opera Company—Mr and Mrs J. H. Jarvies (Sara, the high kicker) and Mr and Mrs. FroomG (Stella, the piquaute)—sailed for London in the steamer Whampoa. Mdlla. Stella has an engagement from Mr Charles Morton, the. manager of the Alhambra Palace, London, to appear at that establish ment immediately on arrival. In reference to Mrs Froome (Stella), the legal proceed ings instituted against Ler came to nothing. Mr Chizzola is said to have disclaimed all connection with them . A meeting of the " Ara" Lodge 348 I. C • will be held this evening at 7 o'clock at the Lodge-room in Princes-street. The King natives are busily engaged collecting food from the various settlements for the forthcoming native meeting. Speaking of the latest phase of the Eastern question, the "Bay of Plenty Times " says : —The last phase of the game is that Germany has .come in as a mediator. It may sound somewhat ridiculous, and the simile may not appear very classic, but really this European business, the more we look at it, reminds us of a game of cut-throat euchre, in which England is the victim. We can imagine the two Kaisers winking at each other across the table, and smiling fartively, while England, embarrassed, hesitates to play her hand for fear of a " euchre." The truth is, these foreigners at heart, hate England. They hate her because of her isolation, her wealth, her competitive industry, and her haughtiness. Continental alliances were all very well when England subsidised the foreign mercenaries with vast sums of money, and maintained a horde of petty indigent States by the fruits of her people's iudustry and enterprise. England saddled herself with a great national debt in a vain attempt to permanently regulate the " balance of power " in Europe. It is questionable now whether she would not be more pow6rful, more envied,and more feared, by absolutely washing her hands of 'all European alliances, by taking no part in European politics, but rather adopting an attitude of sturdy isolation, extending her fleet, and being ready at any moment either to defend her own possessions, to vindicate her flag, or to take advantage of any war between the European Powers to push her own interests. We grant this is a policy of selfishness, but it is the policy not only of Europe, but of the world—the sprit of" the age !" Tothe Editor : Sir, —In your last evening's issue yon state that you "learn that typhoid fever of a malignant kind has been prevalent in the neighbourhood of Newmarket for some time past, where the land is low, &c." As this is a very alarming statement, and one which concerns every inhabitant of Auckland, every precaution ought to be taken at once to prevent this disease trom spreading in the city. For the above reasons, I would draw your attention to a very bad drain at the rear of the Railway Terminus Hotel, Jermyn-street. The whole of the drainage from Eden Crescent appears to £ow in that direction, and from the bad odours arising from the drains there you will, I am afraid, very soon have to re peatfor]Edeu Crescent what you have stated of Newmarket. I have been informed that the City Council have been appealed to, but they have disregarded the matter, j Yours, &o.j Public Health.

The Edinburgh correspondent nf-thJ " Otago Daily Times" says :-» Sir^iM!! • Ferguason, who evinces an almost- frantic desire to get into Parliament, ha&been' beaten at more elections than any otHfl ma I in the country. On this occasion/as hiswM I the only Conservative candidate as against three Liberals, he was very sanguine of sue cess, and the more so as he had secured the' votes of the Established Charch party s Koman Catholics, Orangemen, and publi' cans. In Bpite ef this niotloy support how ever, Sir James found himself 59 votes be" I hind Mr Stewart, one of the Liberal candi". dates, and was forced, as at Frome, to vent his chagrin in silly predictions based upon what would have taken place, if, &c, &c." The Co-operative Society of Canterbury which was lately suspended, had a nominal capital of £5,000, but only £430 had been called up. The Society had incurred liabili ties for goods to the extent of £2,300, while the assets are valued at only £1,500. * ■ nil ill

CABLEGRAMS.

[SPECIAL TO PRESS AGENCY.]

NEUTRALITY OF TURKISH MINISTRY.

HERR BANDMAN IN TROTJBLfc

THE ROWDY MASS MEETING

IN YORKSHIRE.

LONDON, April 21.: The new Turkish Ministry is neutral as regards England and Russia. Herr Bandman, the actor, has been committed for trial on a charge I striking his mistress. A rowdy mass meeting, held in Lancashire, advised the strikers' ito hold out.

Honey Market.

Colonial Securities Steady,

[SPECIAL TO THE MELBOURNE " AB<SCS.Ij

LONDON", April 2Q. The money market is easier. The Bank reserve is lower. The Stock Market is agitated, owing to the dispatch of Indian troops to Malta. Consols, 94. The market for Colonial securitiesii steady. The Colonial wool sales are fixed k coramenoe on the 14th May. The Importers' Committee have limited tie number of bales to 300,000. , 3S[| arrivals, pending sales. The wool market is quiet. "Wheat is unchanged.

AUSTRALIAN.

RAND WICK AUTUMN MEETING;

[reuter's telegrams, per p:

AGENCY.] SYDNEY, April 22 ; Hurdle Race.—Standard, 1; Highland Chief, 2; Flinders, 3. ! Autumn Stakes.— Martindale, 1 ; Maca roni, 2 ; Pardon, 3., - I Champagne Stakes.—His Lordship, 1{ Bosworth, 2; Emily, 3. Time, lnnn. 4sec. 6-10ths, ? St. Leger.— Cap-a-pie, 1; Chester, 2; Black Eagle, 3. Time, 3min. 13sec. Doncaster Handicap.—Laertes, 1; Cru sader, 2; Falcon, 3. Time, lmin. 44 sees.- Trial Stake.—Mileta, 1; Freemason, 2; !i Sir Andrew, 3.

ANNUAL MEETING OF JUSTICES.

The annual meeting of the Justices of the Court of Petty Sessions -was held at nooi to-day. Present: Messrs A.JK. Taylor, Jf: S. Graham, J. Wilcox, Thos. Macffarlaney C. C. McMillan, H. Brett, J. Tole, F. 8 Prime, M. Mitford, D. Hean, P. A. Philips, I J. Cosgravo, and W. C. Daldy. CHAIRMAN. It was proposed by Mr Mitford, seconded byMr McMillan, that Mr Thos. Macffarlane be chairman for the ensuing year.—Carrieo. Mr Maeflarlane then triok the chair, i A vote of thanks was passed to the lattj chairman. CLERK OF SESSIONS. ■■]. Mr Cosgrave mo yed, that Mr Joseph Cunningham be appoin ted clerk at a salary recommended last year, andthatacommittee be appointed to wait xipon the Minister or Justice on his behalf. . ■ '■•£ Seconded by Mr McMillan, and agreed to. BAILIFF. . "-J-: I Mr. Henry Richards was re-appointed bailiff. _^ ROTA OF ATTENDANCE. JSPi Proposed by Mr McMillan, seconded!)? Mr J. Tole, and carried, "That the rota of attendance be made out, printed, andseiw.; to each Magistrate. Mr W. C. Daldy moved, "That anjfe Magistrate whose name is on the rota"' last year, and who has not attended twice, during the year, should not be put on We rota for this year; a discretionary P OT?eV; being allowed to the Chairman in cases oi; emergency. The meeting then terminated. - .-..

EYENIXG STAR, TUESDAY, Ai^RIL 33, 1878



mo AGIUCULTUEISTS & OTHERS' W. .7. HURST ik CO. have on ealo tho undor meutionod Fertilizers, all of which have been proved to produce satisfactory results ia this district. Experience teaches that largo and profitable returns can be relied on by a.judicious and I; sva uao of them. The flattering Testi monials from leading Farmers justify VV. J. Hurst & Co. in strongly commending them to every Agriculturist :— MALUEN ISLAND GUANO PERUVIAN GUANO MliiXir!A.N do. BELL 3 BONE FLO Ull - ~ J and J-inch BONKmJST BILL YARD'S No. 1 do. NITRATE OF SODA SULPHATE OF AMMONIA MURIATE OF POTASH SUPKR-PFIOSPJIATK OF LIMIC. SALT, SULPHATE OF LIME, j.i'addition to the above, W. J. H. & Co. are orepaved 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 ar,t> acted such favourable notice. Analysis, p.. N "8. and other particulars will bo in! onapn. ation at the Stores. \Y. J. lIUfiST & CO., 101, Queen- treet. /"ILOVEII SEEDS, 11YE GIiASS, &C. On Sals, rex Late Arrivals : CLOVER SEEDS, CONSISTING OF White Clover Timothy Red Clovbr Rape Cow Grass Trefoil Alsyko Sec, Sec, &c. Turnip ALSO, 200 bushels ENGLISH PERENNIAL RYE GRASS 59 bushels ENGLISH POA PRATENSIS 500 lbs. INDIAN DOO3 GRAS3 1,000 lbs. ALFALFA 2.0U0 lbs, AMERICAN TIMOTHY. AND A Fine Collection of Farm and Garden Seisds. The above have arrived in first-class condition. Samples will be forwarded on application. Poverty Bay, Canterbury, and local Rye G ras? Cocksfoot, Ratatail, Poas Feacues, &c. &c. from carefully selected samples, at lowest mar ket rates, W. J. HUEST & CO., Queen-street. N iUN INS U LtAMCE UOM I'AN V OF NICW ZEALAND. A.riTAL £2,000,009. V C X L A IS I) B It A N C TT Q U Jfi E N - E T R E X T, Next tho Colonial Rank. jlßli DEPARTMENT. "''iißurmiii granted' on Dwelling-lionaea, • Shops, Buildings in which trade in -". J.lerc^un'.iioe, and Goods of every ENT. 1 Merchandise of all SUnited Kingdom, at '■'•nCVENSO^ . Manager.



r^RAPERYI TJ-R APERY. /tar NEW SEASON GOODS! ! SOMERFIELD AND LECK In taking this opportunity to address their numerous friends and the general public, desire to express thanks for liberal patronage, and beg to introduce to their notice a very Superior Selection of Goods ex Chasca, Fontenaye, and Chili, NOW OPENING, comprising Blankets, Flannels, Calicos, Shirtings, Sheetings, Tick ings, Winceys, Satin Cloths, All Wool Serges, Hosiery, flCc, All Wool Shawls, &c. Men's and Boys' Clothing. Moleskins, Cobdujrots, Tweeds, fee. This Large and Well-assorted Stock, having been Purchased for Cash in the over-stocked English Markets, is Now Offered for Salts at Prices Lower than Ever Heak_ op in Auckland. Inspection Invited. «2T VERY SPECIAL LINE. HKAVy 111 FAMILY BLANKETS, AT 17s 6d. Country Orders will have special attention. Hawkers Supplied at Wholesale Prices. SOMERFIELD & LECK, QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. ~T MAGNIFICENT STOCK OF NEW AUTUMN AND WINTERS DRESS MATERIALS Just Opened. H_ Atkins Invites attention to his Stock of New Dress Materials, Ladies Jackets, Ulsters, Black and Coloured Silks, Velvets, Velve teens, &c, suitable for the coming Season. Now on View. Splen did Colours in New Silk Hops, Wool Reps, Wool Poplinettes, Satin Cloths, Wool Serges.T willed Carmelites, Estamano Serges, French Merinos, Winsoys, and Fancy Dresa Goods. All splendid value. All the now 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 now shades in Coloured Silks. Also Good Chenp Blankets, Quilts, Sheetings, Table Linen, Flannels, Calicos, and Manchester Goods. IN THE CLOTHING DEPART MjE N T New Tweed Suits. Coats, Trow sers and Vests suitable for all classes. A largo 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 suitable for Boy's wear. Good Quality Guarahteed, akd Phices Lowest in Auckland for All. Descriptions of Drapery and Clothing. MB" IT. ATKINS."Bi TW- EW ZEALAND HOUSE. During the Winter Months, this Establish ment will be CLOSED at 5.30 p.m. (Saturdays excepted), commencing on MONDAY, the 15th April. W. RATTRAY, DRAPER AND SILK MERCER, TV" 1C W yIEAL AN D TT OUSK, 66, QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. I^RAND *~V FF E R BY TnK AMERICAN NOVELTY COMPANY. The following articles will be sent by Mail to any part of New Zealand on receipt of £1 :— 1 Brook's Glass Cutter, Tin Opener, Knife and Scissors Sharpener i/ 1 Bauaza Fruit and Vegetable, Pairing, Slicing, and Coring Knife 1/6 1 Champion Nutmeg Grater. Save your fingers 1/6 1 Dish-washing and Toasting Tong .. .. 2/ 1 Smoker's Pet. Meerschaum pipe eclipsed- 1/ 1 Folding Lamp Shade (Patent) 1/6 1 Indelible Tablet for Marking Linen .. 2/ 1 Little Giant Tack Hammer, drives, draws, and sets 1/6 1 Little Harry's Night Lamp 1/6 1 Magic Cork Puller, Chimney Cleaner, &c. 1/, 1 Oriental Silver Polish. Great success .. 1/ 1 Pattern Copying and Tracing Wheel .. 1/6 1 Pearl Cement. Mends everything. Save thepieces 2/ 1 Puzzle Key Ring .. • 1/ 1 Shiue-Shino Starch Polish and Chinese Washing Blue 1/ 1 Slate Pencil Sharpener and Cleaner .. /G 1 Good Templar Pen, with J-pint of ink .. /G Total 25/ Discount off 5/ Amount £1 r ADIES AND GENTLEMEN about to I i FURNISH are reminded that ONE OF THE LARGEST STOCKS IN THE COLONY OF FURNITURE CARPETS FLOORCLOTHS BEDDING, &c, &C, &c. IS ON SALE AT T. & XL Cooke's FURNISHING WAREHOUSE 67, Queen-street. Industry of A.ll Nations AT THK CITY HALL ARCADE. Light and graceful Bent Wood Furniture, Settees, Rocking, Arm and Side Chairs, Children's Chairs, from AUSTRIA. Beautifully Carved WALNUT DRAWING ROOM SUITES, direct from the Manufacturers in ITALY. Exquisitely Painted FLOWER VASES, various sizes, from BELGIUM. Superior TOILETWARE, TOILET TABLE SKTS, of inedioeval and modern designs, from ENGLAND. TEXTILE FABRICS in Silk and Wool, soft rich, and beautiful for Furniture and Curtains. SATIN E CRETONNES, superior to anything imported, having Satin Finish, suitable for Drawing-rooms, from PRANCE. The Latest Designs, New Colours, and Very Handsome BRUSSELS 3ARPETS. and a large lot of Cheap and Good TAPESTRY Just Opened. Articles of Use and Beauty, to any design and price, from our own FURNITURE MANUFACTORY iv AUCKLAND. Ladies and Gentlemen Furnishing, are invited to iu3?33t the STOCK of Sblliytfay, Q-arliek Ss-Oranwell, ;C1 T y 1:1. all A: Rcai> c, QUEEN-STREET, Auckland.



A-» LINABURY & O DRESSMAKERS AND MILLINERS. NEW DRESS MATERIALS. A Largo Assortment of New Dres3 Goods or the present Season, in e\ err fashionable shade, Just Opened up at A. LINABURY. & CO.'S. NEW" WINTER COSTUMES, NEW MANTLES, NEW" ULSTERS, NEW MILLINKJRY. NEW HATS A Large Assortment of Paris Trimmed Hats and Bonnets Just Opened up. Also, Hosiery, Silk Ti*s, Umbrellas, Collars and Cnffs, Gloves, Cliilare s Mantles and Jackets. Also, A LARGE STOCK OF NOVELTIES, Which- are Cheap, and will have quick sale. tsar Look in at "®> A. LINABURY &'iCO. 'S, 204 & 206, qukkn-street, Auckland. A UTUMN AND WINTER, 1878 The undersigned are bringing fo ward Large Parcels of NEW GOODS *<or the Incoming Season's Trade, Comprising GENERAL DRAPERY AND CLOTHING Of Every Dkscription. Entirely New and Well Bou&ht both as regards Quality" and Piuoic. Particulars in future iS3U . Inspectionlnvited, FIVE PER CENT. (Is. in Tiirc £), ALLOWED ON ALL CASH PUlt- CHASES.OF 20S. and UPWARDS. .RuSHBROOK AND BItIDGMAN, DRAPERS. CLOTHIERS, &C, JUNCTION DRAPERY WAREHOUSE (Opposite the Army and Navy Hotel), UPPER QUE EN - S T It E E T, A U CKIiAKD. TTWISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP. The Partnership hitherto existing between J. COSGRAVE AND W. GRAHAM, Trading under the style of firm of J. COSGRAVE & CO., MERCHANTS AND IMPORTERS Queen-street, Auckland, Is about to bo Dissolved by mutual consent; and in order to "Wind-up the Partnership Accounts, the ENTIRE STOCK, Consisting of over FIFTY THOUSAND POUNDS WORTH OF DRAPERY & MEN'S CLOTHING, WILL BE tar Disposed of at Cost Price ! "£a All Accounts awing to J. Coscrave and Co., must bo paid forthwith. No Goods will be Entered during the Sale. The Promises will bo Opened TO-MORROW (WEDNESDAY), APRIL 21, When the Sale will Commence. J. COSGRAVE & CO.



We are counselled by the wise not to put our trust in princes; but we are also counselled that the sick need the physician. There are now so many, and all of so conflicting a tendency, that the sick are unhappily but too often bewildered, and in despair, apt to abandon all efforts to re gain the lost health. Tho trustworthy friend is now at hand. The most marvellous cures have been effected by "Ghollah's Great Indian Cures." Sick people, try them. Both in flavour and effect Udolpiio Wolfe s Schiedam Aromatic Sciinapp3 is the very antipodes of the cheap counterfeits of that in effable medicinal beverage which are Bold in bottles in which the real elixir was previously contained. The true Schnapps confer health and strength and arc palatable in the highest degree. Tho counterfeits are most pernicious and disagreeable.



The Girls' Higli School will be re-opened: on Monday uext. Mr Heath, the heafe master, will be in attendance between twelve and four o'clock. t; Mails for the Australian Colonies, P Ol Alhambra, will close at 11.a.m. to-morrow .