SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

ARRIVALS.

Atlandtic. schooner, Spooner, firom __unedm Lizzie, cutter, Diaz, from Wangapona __ Lancashire Lass, cutter, from Tauranga -, Agnes Donald, schooner, Murray;front Levuka.

DEPARTURES.

Taiaroa. s.s.. Kennedy, for Southern ports Rover, sohoon- r, Anderson, for Whangarei, Griffin, schooner, MeDermott, for Russell. Rowena, s.s., Si liars, for Tauranga. Man a, cutter. Meguerney, for Tairua.

IMPORTS.

Per Kenilworth: 300 sacks flour, 268 sacks barley.—'P. H. Hall & Co. Per Linda Weber: 400 sacks barley.—T. H. Hall & Co. Per Atlantic, from Dunedin:— 756 3acks oats, 40 sack 3 oatmeal. Per Agnes Donald, from Levuka :— 702 mats sugar, 141 sacks maize, 300 sheepskins, 40 ox-hides, and 2 boxes pepper.

EXPORTS.

Per Mazeppa, for Levuka: 20 bags flour. 20 cases biscuits, 1 boat, 1 caso drapery, 36 bags potatoes. 8 bags onions, 5 kegs butter, 4 cases cheese. 43.000 feet timber. 43,000 feat timber, Owen & Graham.

S.S. HERO.

The Hero was to leave Melbourno on the 21st and Sydney on the 25th instant.

THE LOG OF THE CONTRABANDIERE.

Some extracts from the log of this little vessel, which lef t this _ort for Wellington a short time ago, but was blown away and had to run for Lyttelton, max- prove interesting. Her orew consisted of W. H. Keen and Richard Cookson, besides the master, Captain Pennal, and they had a passenger, a Maori chief. Part of the trip was most perilous, to quote the log, " Monday, 29r.h April, S a.m.—Standing in for Wellington with light northerly wind. 9 a.m.—Wind shifted to N.W., fresh breeze, took two reefs in, mainsail aid staysail. 10 a.m.—Close reefed mainsail and in }ib: hove the vessel to the wind, it blowing hard. We are now about 27 miles off Wellington. 10.30.—Blowing a hard gale, ship drifting rapidly to southward; but sea anchor overboard, which consisted of topsail and gaff topsail lashed together, with small anchor and seven fathoms small chain, with about twenty fathoms of 3-inch Manilla for warp, Sea rising rapidly, vessel behaving admirably. Mid-day. —Blowing a perfect hurricane, vessel drifting rapidly to seaward. 4 p.m.—Have bat tened down hatches; pumps constantly kept going. Tuesday, April 30th.—A most frightful soa running, forestay carried away, and with great difficulty secured the mast again with both runner and tackles and .iib halyards. About 4 a.m. lost sea anchor, warp parting at the hawse pipe. At daylight prepared another sea anchor, with spare bowßpni; and anchor and cable, which answered the purpose very well, it still blowing a perfect hurricane, with tae mostf rislitf ul sea and blinding foam. I now put all hands on short allowance of food, and we all prepare ourselves for what may come, for we never expect our little craft to ride such afe irf ul storm. These last two days and nights we have been very uncomfortable, not having any dry clothes and nowhere to lie down, every thing below being thoroughly soaked through. Even if we had a placo to lie we could not sleep in such a fearful storm." On "Wednesday the storm abat.d, and on Thursday the hapless crew got, provisions from the Prince Alfred. It has been "a very narrow escape, and had the gale lasted another twenty-four hours, probably nothing would ever have beenj heard of the fate of the.Contrabandiere.

Entered Inwards. — Lizzie, cutter, from Whangapona. with 7,000 ft, square timber, 92 empty casks. 53 oil drums, 2 cases empty bottles, and 4 bales bags; Wangarei, cutter, from Coro mandcl. in ballast; Maid of the Mill, ketch, from Waiwera. with 10,000 feet timber, and 150,000 shingles. -,:-,. . Cleared Outwards,—Golden Isle, schooner, for Russell, in ballast; Christina, schooner, for Russell, in ballast; Phoenix, cutter, for Russel, in ballast.; Lagoon, schooner, for Mutapori, in ballast. "" , Should the weather prove favourable to morrow several boatraces between the officers and seamen of H.M.s.Sapphire,Wolverine, Con flict; and Nymphe will take place in the harbour. The principal one of these is a rowing contest between the officers iv the gallay's, for six silk waist beits manufactured by Mr Greenshield. It is intended that these shall be presented by the winners, on board the Wolverine, to six Auckland ladies, at the conclusion of the re gatta. The first race is to take place at eleven Ths schooner Mary Anderson entered out wards at the Customs to-day for Samoa. The schooner Mazeppa cleared at the Customs to-day for Levuka, and will sail this evening, She takes a general cargo and one passenger- Miss Urquhart. „,'•_,, The schooner Atlantic arrived from Dunedin early this morning with a cargo of oats and wheat. She will commence discharging along side the railway wharf to-morrow. Tho s.s. Rowena sailed last evening for Tauranga mid Mercury Bay with a general cargo and several passengers. " The schooner Agnes Donald arrived last even ing from Levuka with a cargo of maize, sugar, &c. She left on April ,30th, and had a light southerly wind throughout the entire passage, with tbo exception of 20 hours northerly wind, which-Shii'tod to S.W. in a heavy rain squall on Saturday last. Sighted the Mercury Islands on Tuesday morning at 1 o'clock, and experienced light S. and S.W. winds since then. She brings two native passengers. The vessel was brought along side the wharf this morning, and com menced discharging her cargo. She is to load up again for Levuka. ',_.'_ , , The departure of the Winifred for levuka has been unavoidably postponed until Saturday next. , _ SSThe s.s. Taupo leaves this afternoon for Taur anga and Southern ports with a general cargo of merchandise, and the following passengers : —M rs Totton and child, Mr and Mrs Steele, Mr and Mrs Hill and family, Mr and Master Max well. Mesdames Forsyth and Steele. Miss Eyre. M. and E. Golden, B. L. Kenny, Messrs H. J, Donaldson, J. • Wilkinson, Sponhery, Mendale, Vale, Jno. Hanna, J. Roderick, John Reilly,. Fame Ingles, Fryer, G. McKenzie, Gculter, C. James, Selby. McGillivray, J. S. Macfarlane, Kendall, and Vale. The schooner Mary Anderson is alongside the wharf loading for Samoa. The barque SwoidfMiis loading at Dunedin for this port. The p.s. City of Cork has recently undergone extensive alterations, at the hands of Messrs Fraser and Tinne, Mechanics' Bay. She was cut through the paddle boxes, and the length of 27 feet added to her size. She was launched yesterday, ar.d will make her trial trip during the course of next week. ©The fine ship Chili has almostjcompleted her loading, and is advertised to sail for London on Wednesday next. She possesses good pas senger accommodation. The schooner Josephine sailed from Lyttelton yesterday for this port, with a cargo of bread stuffs, &c. ~'»«. The Maud Graham from the Manukau and Circe from Kaipara arrived at Lyttelton yester day. The schooner Nymphe arrived at Levuka, from Auckland, via Taviuni, on the 25th ult. The brigantine Magellan Cloud arrived at Levuka from this port on the 29th ult. The brigantine Roderick Dhu cleared at the Customs to-day for Kaipara. where she is to load with timber for Dunedin. Sue will sail in ballast to-moiTOW. ~.,_.. The s.s. Taiaroa sailed from the Manukau at 7 o'clock this morning for Taranaki and Southern ports with a general cargo of merchandise, and the. following pass ngers:-Captain and Mrs Tflohipson, Levinsohn, Matheson. Kennedy, Symons, Keres, Cherinbin, Rutherford, and Mrs Holder. On reaching the Manukau Heads, the bar was found impassable, and the steamer came to an anchor inside the Heads. The Argyle will arrive in harbour to-morrow morning, from Wangarei and Mangapai.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Napier, this day. The s.s. Rotorua arrived at the Spit from Auckland at 6.30 a.m. to-day.

COMMERCIAL.

Messrs Cochrane and Son's sale of. freehold properties at Coromandel, to-day. realised £395; the purchaser was Mr Macdonald. Mr R. Arthur spld B.t his Estate. Land,"and House Sale room V to-day, an allotment at the corner of Victoria and Ooburg-strikets, at £6 per foot. Victoria-street frontage. The dwelling and allotment at the-junction of Vincent and Hob son-streets was passed.for a higher figure. 63 acres of iand in the Parish of Hotea, sold at ls 6d per acre; 40 acres of land in the Parish of Pukeatua, sold at 3s 6d per acre.

CHIEF POST-OFFICE, AUCKLAND.

Mails will Close as Under :- For Thames, this day, at 5.30 p.m.; and to-mor row, at 1.30 p.m. and 5.30 p.m. For "Waiheke and Coiomandel, per Argyle, to morrow, at 2.30 p.m. For Levuka. per Ness, to-merrow, at 3 p.m. For Waiwera, Mahurangi, Matakana, Manga wai, "Waip.i, Wangarei, and Mangapai, par Anne Mil bank, on Saturday next, at 10 a.m. For Russell and Kawakawa, per Wanaka, on Monday next, at 3 p.m. For Russell, Kawakawa, Wangaroa, and Mon gonui, per lona, on Monday next, at 8 a.m. For Taranaki and Southern Provinces, per Taranaki. on Tuesday next, at 8 a.nr Per s.s. Wauaka on Thursday, 23rd instant, as For India, China, Mediterranean Ports, and Continent of Europe, at 2p.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 Bnndisi, and late letters for Southern Provinces and Melbourne, at Formoney orders, registered letters, and newspapers at 1.30 p.m. ' Should a later opportunity offer, supplemen tnrv -mails will be forwarded. • > pKfclty P . New York, on Tuesday, 28th iD Foras_ndS~lslands, States of America, Canada, British Columbia, Central and South America, and British and Foreign and Continent'of registered letters and newspapers at 1.30 p.m. Late letters, bear in* Mi extra fee of 6d to *ddlt o^tO the postage, will beroceived by the Mail Agent on beard the Bteaiuer up to the time of sailing. S. l!. bISS, Chief Postmaster. |

It is a good thing to learn the reasonableness of walking when you cannot run. Many sick personsTetard their progress towards restorer ,tion to health by being unduly impatient, and regardless of the dictates of common sense. " Ghollah's Great Indian Cures" when patiently used, aro equal to the correction of every evil influence at work in the system. 11) c;y are the most reliable and safe means of ultimate re covery that have ever been presented to the public. The cures effected by them are some thing marvellous. Tho many testimonials re ceived by the proprietor, copies of which can be seen at any chemist's, fully prove the assertion.

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

THURSDAY, MAY 16, 1878.

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AN opinion appears to have gained currency in some quarters that in consequence of the arduous nature of the work which has devolved upon the hon. the Premier, and the hon. the Native Minister, in visiting various parts of tho colony, the measures which are to be introduced, next session aro in a very backward state. We are glad to learn, however, on authority which is thoroughly reliable, that the impression referred to is ill-founded, almost all the Ministerial measures being in a very for ward condition, and Ministers being pre pared to meet Parliament with abundance of work of a practical character. During the Premier's visits to various parts of the colony he has been in constant communi cation with his colleagues, who have con sulted him at every fctago in the framing of the more important measures, and the brief intervals which he has been able to spare in Wellington have enabled him to render his experienced aid in sketching tho details of measures for tho legal draughtsmen. On his return to Wellington by the Hinemoa Sir George Grey will add the finishing touch to the measures to be introduced next session.

In a portion of our .country edition last night, the name of Captain McPhcrson, complainant, was substituted) for tha-.. of Major Clare, in the case brought against the latter gentleman) in his capacity as Chairman of the Cambridge District Board, for neglecting to furnish the Couuty Council with information respecting the amount of dog taxescollected in his district. Major Clare was fined 40s and costs.

Rev. Mr Hazleton delivered a very inter esting lecture^last evening in the Pitt-street Wesloyan Church,, oh "Ireland and the Irish/for the purpose of assisting in the establishment of a training college in Dublin for young ministers of the Wesleyan persuasion. . Mr G. C. McMillan occupied the chair. The lecture was a well con densed skftch of Ireland from the time of the preaching of St. Patrick to the present day. The lecturer reviewed, iv logical order, the great events of the ages, shewing that the teaching of St. Patrick was purely that of apostolic Christianity, and that with. St. Patrick originated the ancient colleges and seats ot learning. The lecturer also noticed the devastation ot Ireland by the Normans and Danes for three centuries, shewing that the greatest crime in connection with Irish history was the sale of the country to Henry 11. by Pope Adrain IV. We have not space for more than a brief notice of Mr Hazleton's excellent lectuie. . The lecture was frequen tly applauded, and a vote of thanks tendered to him by acclamation. The collection produced over £13. The proceedings closed with the Doxology, sung by the congrega tion.

In reply to " Ratepayers'' letter last even ing, complaining of work in Vincent-street, we understand the work at present being finished, is being done at the risk and cost of thei contractor, and involves no fresh out lay to; ratepayers. The cargo ef potatoes sent from Auckland, per Willi^jh and Julia, to Levuka, arrived in prime QQ&idiiion, and realised prices vary-. ing from~£4,to £4 5s per ton. They were a perfect God-send, as yams were at £7 to £8 per ton.

Count de Zaba will give his lecture on "The Method of Studying Universal History^" this evening, in the Auckland Institute at half-past seven o'clock. This lecture is of importance to young persons especially, and should attract a large audieuce.

At the meeting §of Mr John McLeod's creditors, ih Mr Thome's office, only twenty creditors were present. Mr A. Dilworth occupied the chair. The liabilities were set down at £800, assets, £300. Messrs A. Dilworth, R. C. Greenwood, and J. Belcher wore appointed trustees. A good deal of sympathy was expressed for tho debtor, whose position was due to misfor tune rather than to any other cause. The Whau Hotel has again changed bands, and Mr Prescott has become the proprietor, having purchased the hotel for the sum of £2,500. We understand that Mr Hills,"of the Papakura Valley, was a considerable loser by the firo which destroyed his residence on Sunday night, although the house and furniture were insured for £500.

A notice in our advertising column informs our readers that Mr 4-ickin, chemist, of Queen-street, has removed to temporary premises, corner of . Vulcan Lane, lately occupied by Mr Hogarth, draper. We understand that the wooden building, at present occupied by Mr Bartlett, watch maker, and Mr Brownhill, shoemaker, are about to be pulled down and substantial brick buildings erected in their stead. The largest of the proposed shops will be occupied by Mr Aickin, and fitted up as a permaneut and handsome establishment. Mr Errington, C.E., accompanied the Mayor of Christchurch (Mr Thomson), who is in town just now on a visit to tho Western Springs Waterworks yesterday. His Worship is said to have seemed much pleased, and to have expressed a wish that Christchurch was blessed with such a splendid supply. At tho conclusion of tbe District Court last evening, Mr Horace Dean, the foreman of tho special jury, addressed the Court on the hardship to which jurymen were sub jected in this and similar cases. The Go vernment only allowed 10s to a juror in this caso which had occupied three days; be himself had beon obliged to pay three times that amount for a man to fill his place. The amount allowed by Government, there fore, was not a fair remuneration. Mr Hesketh also drew attention to the fact that a similar hardship was inflicted on witnesses,, who only received 5s a day, where they might have been earning 10s or 15s per day. His Honor concurred in the justice of what had been said, and promised to do his best towards altering such a state of things. Tho case Jones v. Abrams, which occupied the District Court for three days, was brought to a close last evening in favour of defendant. The evidence was of a very conflicting character. Counsel on both sides ably addressed the Court for their respective clients, after which. Hia Honor summed up in a lucid and careful manner, his remarks occupying nearly an hour. Tho jury returned a verdict for defendant— costs, £14 16s. The regular monthly meeting of tho Prince of Wales Lodge will be held this evening in the Masonic Hall, Princes-street, at tho usual hour.

Mr J. Tyerman will deliver a lecture this evening in the Lorno-street Hall, on the question " Is this Woi Id Man's Only State of Probation?" Doors open at half-past seven o'clock. We learn that Mr Tyerman will he prepared to answer questions ai the close of the lecture.

Mrs G. W. White, of Mercury Bay, has forwarded £7 to the Rev Father Walter McDonald, for the benefit of St. Mary's Orphanage, Ponsonby.. The annual soiree of the Presbyterian church of St Luke, Remuera, will be held this evening. A number of clergymen will take part In the proceedings, and a select choir will render several solos and duets in the course of the evening. Omnibuses will leave the Post-office at 6 o'clock, in order that visitors may be iv time for tea.

" Piiogress" writes with reference to the discovery of coal. He thinks it unlikely that the discoverer will be able to purchase the land at a low prico, because : "Now every owner of land likely to be affected by the discovery, will, as a matter of course, wait until he knows the locality of the said discovery before he parts with his land, except at a very high price." He continues : " Would it not be much better for all parties, if Mr R. Parkhouse openly went to the owner of the land possessing the coal alluded to, aud offer to shew him the coal seam upon certain conditions to be agreed upon between them, and so save time and money."

It is a notorious fact that during the term of office of the Atkinson Ministry a a large number of native reserves were insidiously acquired by private speculators. The present Government, however, aro apparently resolved to stop the alienation of the reserves, so that the Maoris may be preserved from becoming landless and dangerous to the peace of the country through discontent. During the visit of the lion, the Native Minister to Waikato repeated applications were made by the native owners of reserves for the Govern ment to purchase them, but in every instance Mr Sheehan declined to accede to the request, and explained that the object iv making these reserves was to prevent the natives becoming landless and homeless. In a paragraph in our remarks in last evenings issue, having reference to the arrears of city rates, 1870 was inadvertently printed for 1873. . We are requested to call the attention of importers or dealers in the following articles, gasoliHe, dynamite, lithofracteur, and all light mineral oils, the specific gravity of which is less than 0.733 ac a temperature of sixty (60) degrees fahrenheit, which light mineral oil 3 include painters' spirits, eupione, benzino, gasoline, and light nap tha being declared by "order in Council' specially dangerous within the meaning of the Dangerous Goods Act, 1877, and can therefore only be taken or stored on any premises in pursuance of a license, to be ob tained from the City Council or other local authority, within which district they . may be kept. Persons keeping, receiving, or storing such goods, except under conditions as are*imposed by licenses, are liable to a penalty of £20 per diem, and to have the same forfeited.

An organ recital will be given to morrow (Friday) evening, and not Thurs day as stated in " Herald" in error, at St. Mary's Church, Parnell. Con ductor : Mr Livingstone. Admission free. The selections will be " Praise the Lord," (Sporh) "O, Lovely Peace," (Handel) the beautiful chorus, " As Pants the Heart for Cooling Streams," Mehdelsolm's five solo, " But the Lord is Mindful," "Forsake Me Not," a duet, Give Verum," (Mozart), recitative and chorus, "All Glors"," and a number of organ voluntaries. The proceeds of the offertory will fzo towards the liquida - tion of the church debt.

A meoting has been called on requisition to the Chairman of the Karangahapo district, for the purpose of considering the proposal to form that and adjoining districts into a borough, The petition in favour of the higher form of Government has received a very general support throughout- Karan gahape, Eden Terrace, and Arch Hill, the opinion of residents "generally being that the united districts are far enough advanced to take into their own hands the entire administration of their affairs under the municipal laws. The formation of a Borough would entitle the Council to all license fees within tho town boundaries, to an endowment of 2000 acres of waste lands, and would enable it to cany out large im provement?' which are impracticable while the districts are divided and dissipating their revenues in temporary repairs. The new borough would be large < but compact, and drains naturally fin gone We have no doubt „that the approaching meeting will endorse the, propriety, under all circumstances, of taking advantage of the largor powers and more complete control of works and revenues which the' higher form of self-government bestows. ■. A petition in favour of dividing the new borough into wards will, we understand, be presented in time to fcrdcttte^the^&iii. elec-; tion oh that basis.

At the-City East Revision Court yester day, the number of electors on the roll was stated to be 818 ; 22 names were objected to, all of which were sustained. There were 104 new applications, only seven of which were objected to.

Michael Costello, who was apprehended by the police on the <charge.ot beating .his wife, was yesterday set. eneed !at tlje Onehunga Court to three^bnljh's imprison ment for th* assault, andVwasv; further ordered to find suieti-s to £eep the : peace for the period of six months, after the expiration or in default to be imprisoned for that period. We are glad toleam that the Government, on the suggestion of Mr Sheath, Inspector, have expressed willingness to partition off part of the Post-Office portico as a receiving office for telegrams, and have referred the matter to the Mayor for his opinion. Thjs was the subject of a petition a year or two ago by citizens using the telegraph office, when the Government declined. _ 1 he alteration will prove a great convenience to the pnblic. ..j. A meeting of the young men of -St. Thomas's Mission Church, was held last evening, for the purpose of considering the formation of a mutual Improvement Society in connection with the church. Rev.E. G. Phillips occupied the chair, and stated briefly, but clearly the objects in view. That such an Association will be supported at St. Thomas's, the winter entertainments of last winter, instituted by Rev. R. S. Hassard, now in England, and which were well sustained, fully prove. It was pro posed that musical and literary entertamr ments, lectures, essays, and debates, should form tho business of the/ society. Several ladies of the district, also promised to assist at the entertainments, with.their sweet voices. At the next meeting, it is expected •that a definite and interesting programme of subjects will be framed. A lad of twelve years, named Albeit Connpp, met with a sprious accident yester day by tho kick of a horse in the Kyper Pass road. It was said that the lad was tormenting the horse, when the animal reared, and kicked him on the temple, laying bare the bono nnd fracturing the skull. The lad bled profusely, and was at once conveyed to the Provincial Hospital, where he received immediate attention. We learn that the boy is likely to recover in two or three weeks, but lie will bear the mark of the kick for life. At the Supreme Court, Fiji, on the 15th April, Mr Hunt appeared against a con viction passed upon him by the Judicial Commission at Samoa. The Attorney- General appeared to sustain the conviction, and Mr Solomon, instructed by Mr Truscott, argued the appeal. ; This occu pied the Court the whole day, and his Lordship reserved his decision.

The Volunteers of Auckland, winners of prizes at the latejdistrict prize-firing, will be happy te learn that by calling at the Militia Volunteer Office, they can receive their prize money, as the returns are to be at once completed. Winners are requested to apply between the hours of 11 a.m. and 3 p.m., daily. Proceedings are to be taken at the Thames against cadets of the Engineer corps to com pel them to return thoir rifles nnd accoutre ments. .'.,.(. '■■

The Te Aroha natives have jeined with the Europeans in memorialising the Govern ment to extend the road from 'fe'Aroha to wards the Waikato.

Mrs Mary Sandles, of Howe-street, New ton, left her home on Monday, and has since been missing. She was last seen in the neighbourhood of Kyber-pass. A des cription of her dress appears in ouu adver tising columns, and anyone who can furnish information respecting her whereabouts will be conferring a kindness upon the unfortunate woman, who, it is feared, has been exposed to the inclement weather of the last few nights. The Hinemoa is expected to leave Wel lington for Auckland via Napier to-morrow with Sir John Coode.

The following item of intelligence is con tained in the log of the barque Menschikoff, published in the " Fiji Times." From the 14th to the 18th, anchored between Santo and St. Bartholomew, working for food and labor —only a few pigs to be bought. About 9 a.m., on the 23rd, the lali was loudly sounded, and on inquiring of the Mallicollo men on board the meaning of it, they re plied "they have caught and.killed a bush man, and are going to eat him." This statement was fully confirmed on the boat going to the beach; it turned out that two bnshmen who had come down during the night, had been -caught and tomahawked. In the afternoon the bodies were brought down -to tho beach, about twenty men with them ; and after a long talk, all sat down but four, who care fully washed and separated the limbs, and threw into the sea 'what was not intended for human food. On the moon rising, the lali summons tho chiefs and influential men to the feast on human flesh. This summons their fathers and their fathers' fathers had responded to before them, and their children look forward to in the future."

We learn that the amount of the arbi trators award to Messrs. Smith and Co. in the caso of the Thames .Water-race was paid over on Tuesday last.

THE modified San Francisco mail Service has been adopted by the New South Wales Parliament by 36 to 8. The altered service has been in existence for seven or eight months, having received tho approval of tho New Zealand Parliament last session, since which it has been awaiting ratification by that of New South Wales. By this arrange ment the annual subsidy paid by the sister colony is reduced to £40,000, the •teamers calling at Auckland instead of Fiji, as was originally contended for by a selfish party in the New South Wales Parliament, , who wero jealous of Auckland's Island trade and hoped to monopolise the trade for Sydney. The total actual reduction' on the subsidy is from £89,950 to £72,000, New Zealand pay ing £32,500, and bearing the whole cost of her coastal Borvico, and Auckland being made the first port of arrival and the last of departure. The motion for the ratification of the modified contract was moved in the New South Wales Par liament by Mr Burns, who affirmed that the actual cost of the service to that colony, aftor deducting the postal receipts, did not exceed £23,000 per annum, and that this sum was being rapidly diminished by the more extended use made of the mail route. The motion gave rise tea considerable debate, in which a variety of arguments pro. and con. w?re expressed. The main objections to the service were that it clashes with the Cape line, that the passenger traffic had proved a failure, that it benefited only a few merchants while tho maiority of the people derived no advantage from it, that greater benefits would be derived by sub •idising the cable, that the prolongation of the contract v to 1883 would be to long a period, and that tho trade of New South Wales with America is insignificant. On the other hand it was shewn that the unaubsidised steamers only came when they could got freight, and there fore could ndt be depended upon in time of war, that the cable could never supersede the post, that the route via Fiji was dangerous, that the service benefitted all classes of the community, including the squatter, whose bills could be purchased in England under the existing arrangement at a premium, that quick communi cation maintained the regularity of the markets and prevented illigitimatc speculation, and that New South Wales was already committed to the modified service by the tacit acquiescene of its Parliament aud could not now repudiate. An amend ment moved by Mr Greenwood to limit the duration of the contract to 1881 was negatived by 36 to 8, and the original motion agreed to without a division. The service is therefore placed ova permanent footing, and tho company will doubtless see its way to make suck improvements as will increase its general commercial advan tages to the two subsidising colonies. It is satisfactory to observe that the jealousy of a few shortsighted members of the New South Wales Parliament has not succeeded in outweighing the good sense ot the great majority of that body. If this colony has already derived manifold benefits from the service NeW South Wales has likewise received her full share of the advantages, and for some time past the company's arrangements have been characterised by marked efficiency, especially in the matter of punctuality. In the event of war, the advantages of a service alternating with the Suoz line would be incalculably great, especially as the boats would sail under the American .flag, aad would be protected from molestation.

HARBOUR BOARD.

ELECTION OF A NEW MEMBER.

A meeting of the ratepayers of the Harbour Board was held in the Mechanics' Institute at noon to-day, for the purpose of electing a a new member. The Secretary read the notice convening the meeting, after which it was resolved that Mr Boylan take the chair. The Chairman then called upon some gentlemen present to nominate a suitable person. Mr McKenzie moved, and Mr Compton seconded, that Mr Kissling be elected a member of the Harbour Board.

No other gentleman being proposed, |the Chairman declared that Mr Henry Kissling was duly elected a member of the Auckland Harbour Board.

Mr Kissling thanked the meeting for the honour it had done him in electing him so unanimously, and hoped that he might prove worthy of the confidence reposed in him. (Applause). The meeting then separated. ;

"FANCHON, THE CRICKET."

Thkrb was a very» fair attendance at the Theatre Royal last night, to witness the second production-of the five-act drama " Ftinchon, the Cricket." The oaste was the same as on the previous evening. Mr John Jaci. ably imper sonated the crusty old farmer, of the Twin Farm. His acting throughout waß very masterly and artirtic, shewing that the occentrioities of the old man had been carefully studied and pour trayed by the actor. - Miss Annie Firinin was eminently successful as "Fanchon, the Cricket," and she sustained the role of the wild and wayward girl with characteristic vigour. The shadow dance was, as on the previous evening, faultlessly performed, and received the well deserved applause of the audionoe. Mr Jack and Miss Firmin were repeatedly called before the curtain between the acts, Mr J. B. Steele made a good Landry Barbeaud, while the simple Didierwas well impersonated by Mr Emmet, Mrs Walter Hill as Old Fadet, Mis 3 Lily May asMadelin, and Miss Jessie l!.a;vmondas Mother Barbeaud, were again very successful. •'EAST LYNNE." TO.NIGHT.

This evening will be presented tho grand emotional play of " East Lynne," in which Mr Jack will take the character of Archibald Carlyle, and Miss Annie Firmin those of Madame Vino, and Lady Isabel Vane.

AUCKLAND STOCK AND MINING ASSOCIATION.

To-day's Quotations— Bank of New Zealand—Sellers, £23 10s. National Bwik—V6s 6d; buyers, 765. Colonial Bank—Buyers, 525. South British Insurance—Sellers, 72s 6. .j$ New Zealand Insurance—Buyers, 87s 6d: sellers, 90s. Union Insurance—Sellers, 14s. N.Z.Loan—SeJlerß,£6 2s6d. , ....,.-.-.-■:. Union Sash & Door—£lo 10s. -...='. ,'.:'. Moa'natniri— Buyers, 60s;.sellers, 655. Tookey Tributes-Sellers 3s 9d. North Devon—ss, 6s 6d ; Duyers, 6s 6d; sellers, 78.' : ... '~:.:. Alburnia—Buyers, 51s; sellers; 52s 6d. '.-Piako—Sellers, 2s. -.. ! Union Beach—Sellers,'2os. i j■;; i Corby—27s 6d, £0s ; buyers, 27s 6d; sellers, 30s. Bendigo United—3s fid; eelta. .35.7 d._ -.-.- . Premi-r—3_; Buyers, 2a d 6 .: ■~-.. Queen of Beauty—buyers, 6*. .>-..'.-,••. • .. i r. JOSEPH; NEWMAN, Chairman.

CABLEGRAMS.

Torres Straits' Mail News.

(SPECIAL TO STAR).

[FROM OUR SYDNEY CORRPo II PONDENT], WWttES- j

Terrible Famine in Manilla

THOUSANDS DYING.

Russian Vessels Left American

SYDNEY, May i 6. There is a terrible famine rai&ngh Manilla, with fire, and outlawry. U The coffee, sugar, and rice crops are all affected by the drought. . Thousands of natives are dying News from America shews' that several Eussian war vessels have left American ports, with sealed.orders' which probably contain instructions in the event of war between Russia and Great Britain. •

[Special to Press Acehcy.]

France and England Agreed about Suez.

Kaffir Rising Extending.

[REUTEK'S SPECIAL TELEGRAM],

LONDON.

May 11, - The lockout in Lancashire is extend ing, and a settlement at present is unlikely.

PARIS.

May 11, j Tho British Ambassador has assured the French Government that England will do nothing in the matter of the Suez Canal without the accord of, tie French Government. "" -^ ■■

BERLIN, May 11., The Russian Ambassador at London visited Bismarck, and then proceeded to St. Petersburg. ..l-u*_s

After a desperate fight in Thessaly and Epirus an armistice has been ar^i ranged with the insurgents -'^

CAPE TOWN (undated), The Kaffir, rising is extending. .

Bismarck Urges Peace.

Admiral-Dc Horsey on the Watch.fl

Diplomatic Negotiations with the

Vatican.

Rioting and Bloodshed in Lan-*'

cashire.

LONDON) undated. IK Viscount Sandon joins the Cabinet, j

Bismarck is re]3orted to have urged on Count Schouvaloff, during his late visit, the necessity of peace both for Russia itself and Eurojie.

Admiral De Horsey, commander of the Pacific station, has arrived at Panama in the Shah, to watch the movements of suspected vessels.

Negotiations between the Vatican and England to establish diplomatic relations have been suspended from failure to agree upon a basis.

Strikes and rioting have occurred at Darwin, Lancashire. Bloodshed was spilled in the encounter with the police, and the military were sum moned.

INDIAN TROOPS FOR EUROPEAN WARFARE.

RUSSIA RAISING A VOLUNTEER

FLEET.

[REUTERS SPECIAL CARLEGRAMS].

LONDON, May 13. ■ The Marquis of Hartington submits a formal motion, condemning the Government tor the unconstitutional employment of Indian troops in Europe, without the sanction of Parliament. 'i.

ST. PETERSBURG, May 13. Appeals are being made to the people for the formation of a Volunteer fleet. i

Grand Duke Alexander has opened , a subscription list for the purpose of forming an Underwriters' Association.

SHIPPING.

LONDON, May 7. Arrived : Elizabeth Graham, from Dunedin and Hokianga, and Pacific Slope, from Hokianga. ,-, ~--...

Australian Telegrams.

SINGAPORE CABLE,

MUTINY AT SEA.

SYDNEY.—THIS DAY.

The Singapore cable is working badly,

A steamer has been laid on,

The crew of the Swan, from Cooktown to New Guinea, mutinied, when the captain landed them at Savage; Island, and proceeded on his voyage.

NOBLE RESCUE.

THE SAILMAKER OF THE SAPPHIBE SAVES A DROWNING SEAMAN

Dueing the recent voyage of H.M.S.*; Sapphire from Samoa to Levuka, a strong ~ squall struck the vessel, carrying away_th|, flyiug boom. . One of the seamen, named Begley, was on the dolphin-striker clearing away the breakage, when he was washea 5" ---overboard. The vessel was then going.at. :: fast ".peed, and the sea was very rough, • Hearing the cries, Thomas Hawks, the sailmaker of the vessel, who was below at the time, ran up on deck, and seeing the drowning man struggling for his life, sprang into the water to his assistance. Hawks is ■ a good swimmer, and quicklyreachedhis.. comrade, wlionihesupportedun.il thearrival of the lite-boat, which was lowered ana manned as quickly as possible. The boat did not reach the two men for 37 minutes, aud during that time Hawks sustained his companion. When they were taken aboard it was found that Begley was insensible. He has been attended to by the ships surgeon since that time, but up to last night has been sinking steadily, and his life is now despaired _ of. Tr action of Jiawks in following his comrade overboard, was a noble one, and worthy of ali praise. We understand that he has been , instrumental in saving no fewer than seven lives from drowning, and is in receipt of the Royal Societyjs bronze medal. We_ trust. , that this incident will be represented in the ' ptoper quarter, and shat Hawks' bravery : will be recognised in some substancial form. ~•-»; • ' ;':- ' iij. i

REVISION COURT.—This Day.

A Court for the revision of the City .West Electoral Roll was held this morning in the Supreme Court Buildings, before ■&•£_}, Lawlor Esq, R.M. Mr. S. Y. Collins appeared for the sheriffs. 151 names were objected to, and'l62 new claims were put in, of which 12 wefe rejected. Mr Collins hatt taken pains to give publicity to the claimants, so that these who were struck off the lis* could only blame themselves for not appear ing to sustain their claims. _i ,_w

EVENING STAR, THURSDAY, MAY 16. 1878



|> A. •N * X N0 § T ICE. UNION BANK OF AUSTRALIA. {Established 1837.1- Paid-up Capital £1,250,000. Reserve Funds £450,000. Branches in Western Australia. Branches of this Bank are now open for the transaction of General Banking Business at | Perth and York. JOHN F. MoMILLEN, . Inspector and General Manager. Inspector and General Manager's Office, Union Bank of Australia, Melbourno. 10th April, 1878. THE COLONIAL INSURANCE COMPANY, for fire and marine insurance. Capital: Two Millions Sterling. In 200,000 Shares of £10 each; 10s. per Share pay able ; 2s. 6d. on application; 2s. 6d. on allotment; and 53. by Call three months aftor Registration. FIRST ISSUE:—100,000 Shares. CHIEF OFFICE: WELLINGTON. The undersigned will be in Auckland for a short time, and afford to intending Insurers or Investors all information. GEO. S. GRAHAM, General Manager. Temporary Offices: Hobson's Buildings. X>RIME TABLE POTATOES. PRIME TARTARIAN SEED OATS PRIME MILLING OATS PRIME SPRING WHEAT. PRIME BONEDUST PRIME GARDEN SEEDS. W. J. HURST & CO., 101. Queen-street. K.USHBROOK AND BkIDGMAN Respectfully invite attention to their Large 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, iv great variety of pattern and quality Winceys, plain and fancy. A heavy stock. "Good and Cheap," a good line at 5d per yard Fancy Dress Goods, new shades, in great 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, Sheetmg, Counterpanes Furnishing and Manchester Goods of every descriprion Boys' and Men's Clothing of every description, Good and Cheap Hosiery, Shirts, Hats, &c. Strong Material for Boys' Wear—Tweeds, Mole skin, Corduroy, Serge &c, &c, &c. In order to sustain, the well-known character of the JLNCTION DRAPERY WAREHOUSE for Cheapness and Quality combined. R. and B. procure their Supplies from the BEST MAR KETS ONLY, and spare no pains to supply their Customers' wants at the lowest price com mensurate with legitimate trading. 5% Win the £,) Discount allowed upon all Cash Purchases of 20/ and upwards. RUSHBROOK AND BRIDGMAN, DRAPERS,'CLOTHI-CRS, Sec, JUNCTION DRAPERY WAREHOUSE (Opposite the Army and Navy Hotel), UPPER QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. /GREATEST SHOW OF Dress Gtoods AT THE ,CI TV HALL ARCADE, QUEEN-STREET. HOLLOWAY, GARLICK, & CRANWELL. GREATEST SHOW of FURNITURE AND CARPETS AT THE CITY HALL ARCADE. HOLLOWAY, GARLICK, & CRANWELL, FOR BEDROOM FURNITURE iSgUDRAWING-ROOM FURNITURE SITTING-ROOM FURNITURE KITCHEN FURNITURE DRAPERY and MILLINERY MEN'S and BOYS' CLOTHING CURTAINS and CRETONNES BLANKETS and SHEETINGS FANCY GOODS FOR PRESENTS GO TO THE fiITY XfALL A RCADE, Hollo-way, G-arlick & Oraawell, QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. A.» LINABURY &C DRESSMAKERS AND MILLINERS. NEW DRESS MATERIALS. A Large Assortment of New Dress Goods or the present Season, in every fashionable shade, Just Opened up at A. LINABURY & CO.'S. NEW WINTER COSTUMES, NKW MANTLES, . NKW ULSTERS, NEW MILLINB.RY, NEW HATS A Large Assortment of Paris Trimmed Hats and Bonnet 3 Just Opened up. Also. Hosiery, Silk T:°s, Umbrellas, Collars and Cnffs, Gloves, Childre s Mantles and Jackets. Also, A LARGE STOCK OF NOVELTIES, Whioh are Cheap, and will have quick sale. tgr Look in at ~®a A. LINA BU R V & CO.' S, 204 &206, quki-n-strket, - Auckland, BUTTER FROM BEST WAIUKU AND PUKEHOKE DAIRIES. Storekeepers. Bakers, and others can Select from a Variety of Dairies at wholesale prices. i ADAM LAYBOURNE, ~.; . . FORT-STREET. . ... - ■ jJOpi ANTED X N O WN. "TO TRADESMEN, MECHANICS, V.. t \ . AND OTHERS. A . -MONEY ADVANCED in SUMSof £2 to£so ~', op .personal security, re-payable by weekly instalments, at L. H. NFUMEGEN, Auckland Officer, 185, 'Queen-street opposite Savings Bank. j Private Entranoe dowu right-ofway.



■VTOTICE TO GRAIN-GROWERS REAPING AND BENDING MACHINES; With the Latest Improvements. MCCORMICK'S AND WALTER A, WOOD'S. T. & S. MORRIN, Having been appointed by the New Zealand Agents solb agents f or the Sale op Machines of both the above makers, for Auckland and Hawke's Bay District, are prepared to receive Orders for Delivery in time for next harvest. The Reaper and Binder, as an appliance for saving both Labour and Grain, cannot be too highly commended; and tho fact that ovor 1000 of them are now in use in Canterbury alone, affords the strongest evidence of its efficiency. To suard against disappointment in next season's deliveries, we must impress upon intending purchasers tho necessity of prompt instruction, so that orders may be transmitted by the earliest mail. All orders must be in writing. Price, and other information, on application to T. &S. MORRIN, 1 Wholesale and Retail Ironmongers, QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. LADIES AND GENTLEMEN about to FURNISH are reminded that ONE OF THE LARGEST STOCKS IN THE COLONY OF FURNITURE CARPETS FLOORCLOTHS BEDDING, &c, &c, &c. Ts on Sale at T. & H. Cooke's ' FURNISHINSG WAREHOUSE 67, Queen-street. "T MAGNIFICENT STOCK OB" NEW AUTUMN AND WINTER DRESS MATERIALS Just Opened. BL Atkins Invites attention to his Stock: of Now 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 Reps, Wool Reps, Wool Poplinettes, Satin Cloths, Wool Serges.Twilled Carmelites, Estamane Serges, French Merinos, Winsoys, 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. Also Good Che»p Blankets, Quilts, Sheetings, Table i Linen, Flannels, Calicos, and Manchester Goods. in the ! CLOTHING DEPAI-TMjE'NT New Tweed Suits, Coats, Trow sors and Vests suitable for all classes. A large Stock of Boy's 1 and Youth's Tweed Suits, in our own mako 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 Guaranteed, and Prices Lowest in Auckland for; All Descriptions of Drapery and . Clothing. tar H. ATKI Ns. -«* TTkISSOLUTIO-N OF PARTNERSHIP. The Partnership hitherto existing between J. COSGRAVE AND W. GRAHAM Trading under the stylo of firm of J. COSGRAVE & CO., MERCHANTS AND IMPORTERS UEKN-STREET, AUCKLAND, Is about to be Dissolved by mutual consent; and in order to Wind-up the Partnership Accounts, the ENTIRE STOCK, Consisting of over FIFTY OUSAND POUNDS WORTH OF DRAPERY & MEN'S CLOTHING, WILL BE «r Disposed of at Cost Bbice ! "©» All Accounts owing to J. Cosobave and Co. must be paid forthwith. No Goods will be Entered during the Sale. The Premises were Opened ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24, When the Sale Commenced. J. COSGRAVE & CO. qHOOTING SEA.SON, 1878. E. POKTER & CO. Licensed Dealers under " The Arms Act," Beg to call the attention of -portsmen to their Stock of DOUBLE and SINGLE-BARREL MUZZLE LOADING GUNS Double and Single Hreeoh-loading Guns Curtis & Harvey's, and Hall's Sporting Powders Eley's Central-fire Percussion Caps l Eley's Pin and Central-fire Cartridge Cases Eley's Chemically prepared Gun Wads Walker, Parker & Co.'s Patent Shot, in 101b. and 281b. bags PATENT CHILLED SHOT Machine for Filling and Re-capping Cartridges Powder Flasks, Shot Pouches And every requisite for the Sportsman. QUEEN AND HIGH-STREETS, Auckland, N.Z. y\ V N A M I T E. To Arrive, per Queen «f the West, now due from London— TEN TONS DYNAMITE DETONATORS, BATTERY, INSULATED COPPER WIRE, FUZE, Etc., Etc. DYNAMITE is the Safest and Most Powerful Explosive in use. The Safety of Dynamite During Transport and Storage. Extracts from the Official evidence given before the House of Commons Select Committee on Explosive Substances—Parliamentary Ses sion of 1874, London. Boxes filled with dynamite have been thrown from a great height, and founo to sustain any amount of shock without exploding. They have also been placed upon an open fire, when the dyuamite burned slowly away without ex ploding.—Parliamentary report— Blue Book, page 179. Dynamite has been in a railway collision, and, though the van and boxes containing it were broken, no explosion took place.—Blue Book, page 182, par. 2979. Major Maiendie, R.A., H.Ms. Inspector of Gunpowder and Dynamite Factories, states, in his evidence (page 18, par. 100), that the law re lating'to dynamite is as much too stringent as the gunpowder law is too lax; and (page 20, par 115) that the time has come for relieving safe nitro-glycerine preparations from such un necessary restrictions as the nitro-glycerine Act imposes upon them. Professor Abel, the Chemist to Her Majesty's War Department,' gives his experience that Nobel's dynamite is one of the safest, most powerful, and most convenient explosive agents applicable to industrial purposes.—Blue Book, pages 68,57, and 59, Agents: ... E.J P OR T. E R & CO., QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. •:« . The particular attention of the public is called to the fact that without the exercise of a little 'caution they are likely to be imposed upon by cheap imitations of the standard medicinal beverage, Udolpho Wolfe's Schiedam Aro matic Schnapps. These spurious imitations are frequently put up in second-hand bottles of the true article, and often bear false labels. '>



, ChXblatans are continually atteinpting to practice upon the health of the unsuspecting by the sale of adulterated, flery poti6E3 in bottles of Udolpho Wo__e's Schiedam Abomatlo Schnapps which have been emptied of their legitimate oontents. The name of this celebra ted elixir is also counterfeited to aid the swindle. Buyers should inspect the labels closely.