SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

f'K. . ■ Vmu\l WATKI?- i Ti!!3 Afternoon, 10.18 SUN SET.-This Eveniue. 4.53 ■ SUN RISK.—To-morrow Mo ml its- 6.59 MOON'S AGE.—Last Quarter, 21th, 1.21 p.m.

ARRIVALS.

'^Arabella, barque, Pearson, from London. Saxon, schooner, McKenzie, from Timaru Griffin, schooner, McDermpth, from Russell Champion, cutter, Llord. from Gisborne Ellerton, schooner, Fuitter, from Timaru.

DEPARTURES.

Wolverine. H.-VT.f., Bridges, for Sydney. lona, 5.3., FotrqubaT-. for Russell. Wanaka, s.s., McGilHvray for Russell. Rowena. s.s.. Seliers, for Tauranga. "Winifred, scho' ntr, McOabe, for Levuka. Hauraki, p.s.. Holmes, for Waitara. Taranalri, s.s., Andrew, for South. Drover, brig, Stephens; for Kaipaia Fairlio. schooner, Norrlfl, for Kaipara Wild Duuk, kef oil. for Waitara Onward, schooner, Panfcnw, for Russell

IMPORTS.

Per Arabella from London: Plain cottons, £113; colored cotton.?, £61: printed cottons. £583; woollens and worsteds. £497 ; flannels, £248; linen in bales, &£:■ linen in case, £65; cottons and woollens, £30: waterproof and india-rubber goods, £317: sill; ar.d velvets. £135; shawls and mantle, £103 : stars, £192; sewing thread, £67: haberdashery, £525 ; umbrellas. £12; cotton and linen shirts. £186 : apparel. £1931; blankets. £782 ; carpets and rugs, £57 : felt hats and caps, £270 ; dressed leal her, £3J3 : wrought leather, £375 ; saddlery, £25 : table baize, £80; sewing machines. £25: vestas, £25; agricultural imple ments, £78; agricultural machinery, £155," rails and general machinery, £5642 ; books, £354 ; paper, £282 : stationery, £412 ; horse hair and seating, £110; iipliolstery. £-26; tinware, £122; brushware, £147 : fire-arms, £205; pianos. £130; cork, £100; printing materials, ; agricul tural anrl garden seeds, £350 ; gunpowder, 90c\vt.; chain and anchors, 14 tons : hardware and 'Mitlery, £1181: hoop iron, 7 tons; plate iron. 3 tons; galvanised iron, 54 tons; sheet lead, 18 tons; yellow metal, 4 tons ; tin plates, 10 boxes; ironfnails. 41 tons; wiro and wire rope. 31t0n3; linseed oil, IS^O gallons; rape oil, 195 gallons; kerosene aud naptha, 625 gallons; varnish. £53; ;.r.:-:.: colours, £154; flint glass, £70; window glass. £61; foreign window glass, 152 cases: plate piass, 1 case; china and earthenware, £378; woolpacks, £56; cordage, £-47 ; lines and twine, £32; slates, 18 tons; snuff. 1131b.; British spirits in bulk, 119S gallons; Rritiah spirits in case, 401 gallons; beer in glass, 38 barrels: assorted oilmen's stores. £414; vinegar, 1450 gallons: foreign salad oil, 125 gallons ; coco?.. 12 erwt. ; nuts, 63 bushels ; isin glass and gelatine, £11; mustard, «142; starch, £173; blue, £99; pearl barley, 1 cwt.; split peas, 20 cwt.; chicory, It) cwt. ; caustic. 5 tons ; silicate, 5 tons : candles. British and Foreign, 308 cwt.. soap, 7 cwt.; raisins, 18cwt,; currants, 211 cwt.; liquorice, 5 cwt. ; singer, 1 cwt.; refined sugar, 20 cwt.; confectionery and peel, 62 cases ; not described, 39 oa«;";? ; apothecary's ware, £972; sulphur, 40 cwt.: tart. acid. 20 cwt.; baking powder, £12: corn flour, £99. Total declared value of cargo, £27,600. 12 bales cork.—Button Bros. >■ Per Saxon, frem Timaru: iro sacks flour, 710 sacks oats, 150 sacks wheat, 50 cases meats. fglPer Ellerton, from Timaru : 450 sacks wheat, 710 sacks cats. 58 casks. 7 cases. 2S pkgs.— E. & H. T3fiacs. I*3 casos brush wave. 290 bundles hoop iron, 300 bundles foncii'.g: wire, 2Gbundles spades, 1 case cutlery, 4 cases be'ti:;g, 30 casks and 21 cases hardware, 242 keys jiaii?. 13 casks and 1 package chain, 218 lengths and 79 bundles pipe, 5 pairs smiths" bellows. 1 bale packing, 1 flywheel.—E. Porter and Co. 9 bales.—Henry Brett:. 35 casks, 36 cases. 1 wheel, 1 tierce, 5 hhds., 5 bellow-, 30 bales, I bos, 141 kegs, 23 packages, 20 bars, 218 singles, and 510 bundles.—lC. Poiter and Co. 5 crates, 2 hhds,, 1 case.—R. Arthur.

EXPORTS.

Per Southern Cress, for Napier : 5 cases glass. 8 chimney pots, li. pkgs, glass ware, 10 sacka bono dust, 30 cases apples, .90 pkge., and sundries.

Per Taranaki, for the South; 10 bundles, 6 doors, 1 box tobaccc, 52 pkgs, 5 cases, 2 bales, 2 bags, 3 parcels,

ARRIVAL OF THE ARABELLA FROM LONDON.

The fine iron barque Arabella, commanded by Captain Pearson, arrived from London this morning, after a lengthy passage of 124 days from port to port, and-113 days from Land to land. She left the docks at London on January 17, and was towed to Giravesend, where she anchored the sair.e day. Took on board 400 kegawiowder, and sailed on the 19th for the NoreJTt which was reached that afternoon. Sailea' from the Nore anchorage on Saturday, .Tan._a(J r -witii i> mod':rate N. wind. Fine light weather, with variaMe winds, was experienced down to the equator, which was crossed on March Bth, in lougtitude 2i* 15' VV. An Italian threci-mast.ed schooner, bound north, waapassed on the 13th March, m lat. 11°. 29' S., and long. 32' 49' W. On Thursday, March 21, in lat. 28° 43' S., and long. 29' 39' W., spoke the barque Per Ardua, of Liverpool, bound from London to Hongkong, 46 days out. On tho 23rd March, signalled the barque Ivilrneny, of Glasgow, from Iquique to Falmouth. Passed the meridian of the Cape of Good Hope on April 6th, in lat. 39' 38' S., and long. 17 27' E. The weather, which had been fina up to reaching the Caps, now broke up, and on April 11th. when in lat. 39 1 6'S., and long. S9° 51' E.. strong S.S.E. walea, with high sea, were experienced, This weather, however, moderated to a strong easterly breeze on the 13th. (.-lot the first of the westerly winds on Saturday, April 13. Since that time experienced a BucceFsion of stroner gales from ncrth-we'-t to sc-athrwest.• The Throe Kings were sighted on Thursday last, and baffling winds experienced down the Coast. The Ara bella brings jDg^passeggergjbut a full cargo of inercha::mse7*TuTa*eQat" £27.800, which i 3 con signed to the New Zealand Shipping Company. Nothing of speckd interest occurred: during the voyage, which was altogether very uneventful. Captain Pearson deserves credit for the clean and tidy manner in which he brings his vessel into port. As she has a quantity" of powder on board, the Arabella was anchored at the powder ground. She will, however, come up the harbour to-morrow at'eernoon, and win no doubt commence discharging on Friday.

Entered Inwards.—Griffin, schooner, from Russell.with 80 tons coal; Champion, cutter, from Gisborne, in ballast; Lake Brie, barge, from Orewa, -ivtth 20.000 feet junk timber. Cleared Octwards.—Champion, cutter, for Russell, in baiiast; Onward, schooner, for itnssell, in ballast.

The three-masted schooner Ellerton arrived from Timarm thi3 mornißj? w'th a cargo of wheat and oats. She left on the 4th instant, and had strong north-west and westerly winds throughout. Th<i East Cope was rounded on Saturday last. She will commence to discharge alongside the Railway wharf to-morrow.

The s.s. Taranaki left Onehunga at 10.30 this morning, for New Plymouth and Southern ports, with a general cai go and the following passengers:—Sirs Phillip, Misses Hardwick, Carnell, Schigcka, Messrs Dickson, Hamerton, Cleghorn, Suiter, Wortley, JAngus, Taylor, Darlet, Wilson, and 5 steerage. The schooner Saxon, from Lytteltor., arrived in harbour this morning a short time before the Ellerton. She left on the^'itb, and experienced north and north-west breezes until reaching the East Cape on the 13th. Put into Hick's Bay, owing to, the weather, and left again on Satur day last with a southerly wind. She is dis charging her cargo offerain alongside lithe Gore street jetty.

The p.s. Hauraki left the Manukau to-day for Waitara.

The schooner Coronet entered outwards at the Customs to-day for Tahiti.

The Rowena sailed last evening for Tauranga and Mercury Bj,y with passerigei'3 and cargo. The s.s. Wanaka sailed yesterday afternoon for Russell, taking?a small quantity of cargo, but no passengers.

The s.s. lona left for Russell last evening with a general cargo, aid the following passeengers: Miss Beasley, Ca,pt. Philiip*. Messrs Earl. A. Brackenrig, Shera, Tawhanga, and Holdship. The Wolverine sailed for Sydney late yester day afternoon.

The Argyle will leave for V/hangarei and Mangapai to-morrow afternoon. The ship Chili is getting ready for sea. and will sajl at the latter end of the present week for London.

The s.s. Pretty Jane is advertised to leave for Gisborae to-morrow afternoon.

The barque Queen of the West, from London, is now fully due. 85The schooner Winifred sailed at a late hour last night for Levuka, with a full cargo of merchandise, au& two passengers—Messrs Lloyd find Brown.

The schooner William and Julia entered out for Noumea to-day. The brig Drover and 3-masted schooner Pairllo sailed from Manukau Heads for Eaipara to-day, to load with timber.

The ketch Wild Duck and the p.s. Hauraki left the Manukau for Waitara'to-day. The s.s. Go-ahead arrived at Wellington, from this port, lapt eight. The brigantine Active entered -'outwards at the Customs to-day for the Friendly and Navigator Inlands.

Rumoured Death of Earl Russell.

SECOND EDITION.

(SPECIAL TO "STAR.")

Russia Accedes to England's Demands.

LONDON, May 17.

Earl: {Russell's death was announced (in the newspapers, but proves to be a canard.

Count ShouvalofTsmission has succeeded' The Czar consents to the principal demands of England. The Congrtsa meets shortly.

NOTICES TO CORRESPONDENTS.

Myth.—Your squib savours of personal ani mosity.

DEATH.

HARTMANtt.—At Alten Road, this morninpr. Franz Alexander Hartmann, M.D., aged 53 years. The funeral will leave hia late residence to morrow (Wednesday), at 3 o'clock p.m. STRONG.—On the 20th May, at her late resi dence, Lome-street, the heloved wife of Charles Strong, waterman, aged 59 years.

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

TUESDAY, MAY 21, 1878.

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Cable news to-day renews the hope of a Congress upon the basis demanded by England, namely that all the terms of the Treaty between Russia and Turkey shall be submitted. War preparations, how ever, go on, and Russia is paid to have purchased two fine steamers in America. The possibility of the mail steamer City of Sydney visiting our harbour as a privateer offers new food for reflection. A fleet of fast ocean-going steamers might inflict great damage upon British fihipping.

ONE of those babyish, bombastic articles ■which form th» daily mental pabulnm of "Herald" readers, appears in the columns of our morning contemporary to-day. The subject is the Albert Park, and the pro posed removal of the Grammar School, as a first step towards the appli cation of the reserve to its legal and legitimate purpose. The Com missioners are menaced with the direful throat, that if thoy do 'not grant " what we seek to effect," " we shall have a good deal more to say to-morrow. If education Buffers by the sudden and strange pressure of the contradictory action which the Im provement Commissioners, have taken with in the last few weeks, then it will be requisite for that body to prove to tho public the reason for its existence as a Corporation, and to explain and defend its curious and costly proceedings during the last few years." Such twaddle as this is a melancholy sample—alas too common—of what the almighty " We" may come to. The Commissioners have sins enough to answer for—we should be sorry to accept the r6le of their apologists—and it may be a question whether their oxistence is a necessity,! whether the trust which was created for city improvement, could not be better, and more legitimately administered by the City Council. We think it could. But among the many sins committed by tho Commissioners, the chief is that inaction which has permitted an abuse of tha entire trust; first depriving the citizens of the Barrack square, and then defrauding them for five yeans of the recreation reserve granted by par liament. For five years the Grammar School authorities, and the occupants of the police barracks have known that) they? were there temporarily and on suffrance, but owing to obstructions thrown in the way of the Commissioners by the late Government, thoy were induced to give a tacit assent to this long usurpation of the public park, which probably in no other community but Auckland would have been tolerated for five weeks. Twelve months ago, however, the College and Grammar School authorities received final notice that new school accomodation must be found. Tho low-ceilinged building in their occupation is disgracefully unsuited for a school, and tho Improvement Com missioners have made a favourable arrange ment with the Government for its purchase as a permanent police barracks. The college authorities, presuming upon a five years' experience oi the Commissioners' suceptibility to Government influence, made no attempt to securo better uccommo dation. During this long period it has been woll-known what must come, yet the " Herald," forßOoth, speaks of the notice as an event of the last week or two. _ Every expedient has been resorted to, with tho object oE prolonging the time of removal, in the hope, apparently, that tho matter would idapse into its old state, and the Grammar School authorities would be permitted to retain the building now in their possession, as long as it suits their pleasure. It is a matter of no consequence, we Buppoae, that the £3,000 which is dependant upon the delivery of the building to tho Government, and which would place the Commissioners in a position to do something with the Park, is imperilled to suit the convenience or obstinacy of one or two persons. It is equally of little concern that the present occupancy of the Park'is an abuse of a public trust, a defiance of the law, and ono of those wrongs which in tba case of English commonages, the people, often aroused to their interests when too late, have resisted with violence. Every expedient, not excepting back-door access to the press, and button holing Ministers in private rooms, has been adopted to perpetuate this public scandal. The cry of educational interests is ( mere sham. When pressed' towards the close of the twelve months notice, the Grammar School Governors succeeded in arranging that Mr Martin, •who now occupies the Choral Hall, should remove to the old City East school, while the Grammar school should obtain the ample accommodation afforded by the Choral Hall, until a, permanent and capa cious college building is erected. If there is some little inconvenience in the removal, assuredly the College and not the Com mission is blamable. The whole outcry, however, is simply another attempt to baulk the question for a few years longer. It is a rather remarkable and significant fact that police "shanties, which until recently were almost in ruins, have within the last week or two been shingled, as if for an. extendod occupancy. Whether the Commissioners will succumb under this pressure we are quite unaware— we have no means of access, to their confidence; but if they do so, it will be for citizens to determine whether they shall permit the further alien ation of this public park of 15 acres, or shall in imitation of the example set by the Dune din Patriotic Committee secure the observ ance of the trust by ah actionin the Supreme Court. ' The examples of malversation of public trusts, wilfully wrested from their purpose, are too numerous for the flagrant abuse which has existed five -years in connection with the Albert Es tate, to pass with impunity, and it is now time that the citizens of Auckland, to whom the reserve has been bequeathed in perpetuity shsuld shew that they have something more than a nominal interest in the endowment.

Mr G. S.. Grah&m,. Provincial Grand- Master of the English Constitution in the North Island, being about to leave' Auc kland to. undertake tho management of the Colonial'lnsurance Company's business at Wellington, his Masonic brethren in this city resolved to signalise the event by a banquet. Mr Graham is tho son of a very old and respected colonist, and has himself won tho general esteem of the whole com munity by his uniform courtesy and strict business habits. Mr Graham has had large experience in the business of insurance, and tho company which has secured his services must bo congratulated upon having a gentleman at the head of its business who will spare no pains to extend its influence and usefulness. We need add nothing as to the esteem in which Mr Graham is held by his Masonic brethren. In losing him tho craft in Auckland will be deprived of tliß counsel and experience of an earnest and assiduous fellow-worker, while tho com munity itself will lose an upright and useful citizen. A farewell supper was given to Mr G. S. Graham, by the Masons connected with Lodge Waitomata, at the Masonic Hotel, last night. A large number of Masons, including all the officers of Lodge Ara, were present. After the viands had been disposed of, Bro. P.M. Lodder proposed the toasts of the Grand-Masters of the three Masonic institutions, coupled with the names of Bros. Graham, Whitaker, and Pierce, referring to the first-named gentleman in very complimentary terms. Bro. ■ Graham replied in a neat speech. After thanking them for drinking his health, he said that though absent in body he should bo with them in spirit, and expressed hin hearty good wishes to tho brethren generally. Several other toasts were proposed and replied to, and a very pleasant evening spent.

Wo thatJMr K. Dickson in tends to place his resignation in the hands of the Councillors at next meeting, owing to his removal South to carry, out Tarioua large contracts. The citizens should bestir themselves to secure as good a representa tive.

Wo arc give7i to understand that the Italian Opera Concert Company which is now playing to fair business in Wellington, will not go furtlier South than Christchurch. After a short season thore the whole troupe (with the exception of Mr Turrell, whom circumstances oblige to return home), go to Melbourne and rejoin the Nobili contingent, which has had a bad timo in Tasmania. The conmpany, which is to include Fraulein Link, willjthen proceed to India, and travel that country thoroughly, under the manage ment of the great Nobili. We wish them good luck.

The first general meeting of the share holders of Guthrie and -Larnach's New Zea land Timber and Woodwaro Factories Company, was lately held in the Company's oib'ce, Princes-street, Duncdin. Mr G. S. Brodrick occupied the chair. The report of the auditors for tho first seven .months of the Company's working, ending 30th March last, was i-ead and approved. The Directors in their report congratulated the shareholders on tha oxtent and satisfactory character of tho business transacted during the previous seven months, and said that tkey looked forward with much confi dence to increased and equally remunera tive business in the immediate future. The net profits realised on the seven months' working, after making provision for all had and doubtful debts, and after writing off an ample amount for depreciation of plant and buildings, &c, amounted to £15,180 193 lid. The benefits which were expected'to result from the conversion of the business in to a Joint Stock Company, whereby an ex tended capital could be brought to develope the trade already in existence, had been fully realised, and in illustration of this fact it would be sufficient to mention that the factory department alone showed an in creased piofit of nearly 10 per cent, during the period of the Company's existenoe. Branches of the Company had been estab lished at the undermentioned places, viz : — Auckland, Wellington, Onehunga, Christ church, and Tirnaru, and at each of those the business done has been quite equal to the anticipations formed by the Directors. They had also to report tho purchase, at a reasonable price, of the Pararaha and Whatipu Steam Saw and Planing Mills, to gether with a large extent of valuable kauri forest, whereby a regular and satisfactory supply of one of the leading staples in the timber trade can bo relied upon. The report was adopted, and the following Directors re-elected, Messrs W. Guthrie, Larnach, Brodrick, R. Ha worth, and Robin. A hearty vote of thanks was passed to the managing Drcctor.

Lately at Dunedin, during the Easter week, Archdeacon Edwards received a strange " Easter offering." It was a babe, wrapped up in a shawl, which was left at his door during tho night, but he declined the gift. The mother was apprehended, biit as, fortunately, the child had not suffered injury, she was dismissed with a caution. The parcel should have been left " next door," her friend says. ,

Painted wood from old houses, used as fuelg in bakers' ovens, caused symptoms of lead-poisoning amongst consumers of bread in Paris. The heat converted the paint into pulverulent oxide of lead, which ad hered to the moist surface of the loaves. The men who brushed these loave3 were the first to Buffer, and then all who ate tho crust, experienced with more or less intensity the agony of "painter's colic." A police regulation has been issued, forbidding the use by bakers of wood from old houses.

Mr James Lindsay, of the Oyster and Supper. Rooms, Queen-street, wishes it publicly state that ho is not tho James Lindsay who was charged at the Police Court for drunkenness. :

The annual meeting of the Moanatairi shareholders will be held on the 30th inst., in the Insurance) Buildings, at noon. Tho entertainment to the temperance sailors now in port will be given by the members of the Fraternal Home Lodge, on Thursday evening next, the 23rd instant, and not on the 30th instant, as erroneously stated in tho advertisement. The, enter tainment will be held in the Temperanco Hall, Albert-street, and tho sailors will assist the Fraternal brethren with a number of nautical songs and glees. The public are cordially invited.

•£Mr James Browne, Snyder, and the pro prietor of the Poverty Bay " Standard " have wept on each others necks and buried the hatchet. The "Standard" says Mr Browne's severance of hia connection with that journal " was not due to any complaint the proprietor had to make as to his ability." " Snyder " is doing a roaring business us an . auctioneer, commission agent, and valuator.

The supposed frog which was found embedded " down in a coalmine underneath the ground " turns out to be a toad. The toad is encl6sed in a glass case, but the entomologists say that it is wasting away, and that sooa nothing will remain of it but a green patch.

Mr John Tyerman addressed a large audience last evening in the Lome-street Hall, on the subject, ''Immortality; or the World to Come, a3 revealed in the light of Spiritualism." The lecturer's remarks were received with attention, and occa sionally appiauded.

The fortnightly quadrille party will meet to-morrow (Wednesday) evening in the Cook-street Assembly-room. Dancing will commence at eight o'clock, under as efficient master.

The members of the St. Patrick's Juvenile Baud, recently re-organised, took their first march out last evening and performed " Farewell to Whiskey," Tipperary Boys," " Bright Smile," "Good bye Charlie," and several other pieces very successfully under Captain Kirby. The route of march was Hobson-street, Wellesley-street, Queen street, to the wharf and back to St. Patrick's Hall. The band number 15 members.

Sir JohnJCoode is expected to reach Auck land'on Friday next, and to leave by the mail steamer on the 28th.

We learn that the Government havo granted the use of the Government House paddocks to the volunteers for their review on the Queen's Birthday.

The total value of tlie cargo of the Ann Gambles, which was wrecked at the Bluff 011 Saturday, was £5,300. O'Connor, who has been committed for trial at Wellington on a charge of attempt ing to poison Mr Light, is said by a con temporaiy to have been a perfect little king at Waimate in Canterbury, about twelvo months ago. " Some time ago, but since then, his wife became insane, and O'Connor taking to drink was reduced to the ranks. Tho degradation preyed upon him po much that ha attended to commit suicide by cutting his throat, and although it was not generally known, it was sufficient to cause his dismissal. Since then he has given tray to drink, and in the comparatively ehort time mentioned he ?finds himself in prison, with a charge hanging over him of the gravest nature."

Pheasants in abundance have found abiding place in the King country. The traveller on the road to Hikurangi or Te Kuiti, will frequently startle the game from the roadside. There being no game laws within Tawhiao's dominions, the pheasants do not increase so rapidly as they would otherwise do, and the sound of the gun may be frequently heard. The Kingites, however, appear determined to prevent pakeha poaching on their preserves. A Press Agency telegram from Alexandra conveys a warning to Europeans that any sportsman found trespassing on native land in pursuit of game will be deprived of his gun. The Lyell " Argus" states that the " female compositor at. the "Argus" office wont to the races, got on the " bust," and upset the buster." What the buster con sisted of, the "Argus" does not^pause to ex plain. Mr F. Richardswn evidently sets himself up as the Max Muller of New Zoaland, but he is a long way behind that profound philologist. Writing on the subject of the word "Maori" Mr Richardson says: "There is a similarity in the word "Maori." No one calls it 'M-a-ori' but 'Mouri'—' ou' being pronounced, as in 'mouse' and 'house.' The French for'moir'is 'maure,'and. that is the origin of the word 'Maori,' for the poople come from the shores of the Medi terranean, as their language and habits and religions prove. I know an Italian fisherman in Dunedin who has nover been farther north than Canterbury, who says"he can read and understand their book."

The members of St. James' Mutual Improvement Association held their weekly meeting last evening, in the room attached to the church. The subject of the evening was an essay by Mr A. C. Steele, on " Faith," in which the author advocated the orthodox faith, objecting to the creeds of sects which had so lamentably divided Christians. Mr Steele, in his st,yle_ ot composition, shewed that he had Btudied his great namesake, Sir llichard, of the Spectator, although he was quite equal to him. At all events, Mr A. C. Stede shewed a disposition to independently express his views, and which naturally subjected him to the attacks of the critics, but for which Mr Steele expressed his gratitude. Tho next essay will be one of special interest, by Mr J. McCoskrie, viz., "The Scale on which the Universe is Built," and which, from it subtle and presuming character, will attract a large attendance.

"We are informed that the question of the appointment of M. Carou as organist of the Wesleyau Church has not yet come before the trustees.

Count De Zaba will deliver the firrt of a course of lectures to'-niorrow evening (Wednesday) in the City East school, on the " S'lldy of Universal History." Lecture to commence at three o'clock.

We learn from the " Surry Journal" that the well-known author of "Proverbial Philosophy," Martin Farquhar Tupper, D.C.L., and M.A., intends visiting Austra lia and New Zealand, shortly, with the view of forming his own opinions from actual observations on the position and pros pecta of colonists. Mr Tupper, no doubt, will write a book of his travels, equal in literary interest to his " Rides and Reveries of iEsop Smith," or Combe's " Tour of Dr. Syntax." The statement, in a Press Agency tele gram from Alexandra, that Rewi and other Ngatisnaniapoto chiefs have issued an order that, in future, any natives committing any offences against law will be punished by arrangement between the chiefs and the Government, is a proof that Rewi practi cally assents to the terms offered to Tawhiao at the late Eikurangi meeting. Hitherto it lias been found impossible to punish Maoris who committed crimes on this side of t'iie confiscated boundary, and sought refuge from justice in the King country. The gang of. murderers ana ruffians, who have converted Te Kuiti into a Maori Alsatia, must now see that their game is up, and that henceforth they will not find protection and sympathy from Rewi. The order issued by Rewi will therefore have a salutary deterrent effect on lawless natives, and will probably break up the combination in the heart of the King country, which has endeavoured to maintain a barrier between the two races. . ■

Tv Tawhiao has returned to Alexandra, after having been feted by Europeans at Te Awamutu, Hamilton, and elsewhere. We learn, that he has made a most favourable impression in oil quarters, He has a most prepossessing appearance, is tall, graceful, with well-formed features, and that light complexion which is often met with amongst the blue-blooded Maori rangitiras. He wears a slight moustache and beard, vul garly termed a "goatee," and has large dark expressive eye?. Tv Tawhiao, it should be mentioned, is not tatooed. He generally dresses well, and in European attire, look every inch a gentleman. At the ball at Hamilton, he appeared in orthodox black, and in all other respects "was appropriately get up for the occa sion. He evinced some shyness at first, and appeared to have considerable misgivings as to his Terpsichorean accom plishments, but this was overcome, and he took his place in a " set" with a young pekeha lady as his vis a vis. It is reported— hut we do not vouch for the truth of the re port—that both at Te Awamutu and Hamilton, the young ladies vied with each other in their anxiety to dance with " the Prince." We hope none of our fair readers will be smitten from a persual of the foregoing description of this young 'gentle man. A few weeks in a Maori whare, with such fare as dried shark and potatoes would soon rub off the romance even of being a princess ; and, moreover, we would warn all and sundry that polygamy is one of the royal institutions of Tawhiao's Court. The King himself is very much married—in fact he has three wives, while several other Maori ladies are, in the language of Utah, " Sealed unto him."

As was arranged at the recent meeting at Hikuraugi, Tawhiao is making preparations for a meeting of his people to discuss the pro posals of Sir George Grey. Tawhiao him self has practically assented to the terms, bnt reserved his final acceptance in order to consult .other sections of the Kingites, who have supported, shall we say, his dynasty from its foundation. It has been no secret to Europeans living on the frontier that for some years past Tawhiao has hungered for the fleshpots of civilization. Probably he sees little advantage iubeingakingamongst a people with communistic customs, and without the luxuries of social refinement. Whenever he visits his European neighbours, he'is invariably treated with respect and hospitality, and often honoured with valu able presents. This circumstance, together with the long freedom the Waikatos have enjoyed from disturbances and the growing conviction in the native mind that the power of the pakeha is irresistable, has induced Tawhiao and his principal chiefs to eviiK-e a decided partiality for social intercourse with Europeans. Even Te Ngakan, formerly one of the most faua tical and obstinate of obstructionists, now axhibits a friendly disposition towards the pakeha. Tawhiao may meet with some obstacles to the carrying out of the Hiku rangi programme, especially from Maoris of theold school and refugees from British law, but we are sanguine that the result will be satisfactory to both races.

. The native lneetingtb be held at Wai/ is expected to be,an event of area* • ara ance. Many influential cbiefcfrom n n V°n of the Northman* will be prSS S** 8 ing Wirenui Kingi, Matene TWf and the hon. Wi Take. Wa>tf& Tho anniversary soiree of thp liw Eden Baptist Sunday-school w3l TUT?* this evening. Tea will be provided 7t wd past six, after which the public nlr 1' will be addressed by various friends mg The Cable Conference at MelbournA k declined to entertain the proposal that n* cable connecting New Zealand and V mania be regarded as part of the w, , .-chemo of telegraphic communication Europe. ■ ""-ft During the last few daya the nativp* «t Maketu have been obstructing the ™.«« of some blocks in which the GovSf^ are interested through the Court Jit as their reason that they wanted to gfe M 8 Sheehan before tbe titles to these bio t were looked into. Mr Sheehan wired th t he would meet them by telegraph and si seven o'clock last night a conference •» held. The natives would not say much*? first, stating that they must meet the Nativ Minister face to face. When, however M Sheehan said that they must state sprm fically by wire the reasons why they •wished to meet him personally. They agreed t hold another conference at 5.30 to-nieit and enter on the whole matter. *

Mr E. M. Williams, E.M. at the Bay of Islands has received a polite hint from the Government that it would be proper and right, under tho circumstances, that he should resign the office of Registration and Revising officer of the Bay of Islands district during the period that his brother holds a seat in the General As»einbly for the* same constituency.

Hohepa Marawai son of a great Nwapubi chief, died at Hokianga on Saturday last and preparations are being made for the customary tangi.

Mr Rees is at Gisborne preparing for a grand opening of the campaign against the holders of rotten titles to native land, on the East Coast.

Te Whara, and another native; have attempted to burn the house of Mr Eearv Government Surveyor, at Ohiwa. Captain Preece, R.M., has been appealed to. ■ We learn that the acceptance of tenders for the extension of the Ohaupo Railway has been postponed for the present, and that othor public works will be temporarily deferred until the Public Treasury is replenished. In view, however, of "the reassuring telegram from the Agent- General, which we publish in another column, the pressure is likely to be merely temporary. A Press Agency telegram from -Wellington states that the Government have notified by circular, in reference to tenders for public works, that in. con sequence- of the threatening attitude of European affairs, they are not prepared to' assume larger liabilities than are'absolutely necessary, and postpone accepting any ■tenders for public works until more satis factory intelligence is received from London relative to financial matters, and the possi bility of floating the new loan. It is said that £150,000 worth of works have thus been stopped.

The following.is the balance-sheet of the concert and ball, for the benefit of Mrs McConkey, by Carey and Dean's Minstrels)'"' in the Lome-street Hall, on tha 10th May: —Receipts :'Cash taken at door, £13 7s; tickets sold, £7 Is; douations, £1; total, . £21 8s Od. Expenditure: Printing and.• advertising, £4 ; rent of hall, £3 15s ; music" and band, £2 12s ; hire of piano, 15s; pro-, perties, 2s; total, £11 4s; balance handed' over to Mrs McConkey, £10 4s ; total, £21 , 8s Od.—Horace Dean, manager; Chas.'•.'■■■ ROSS, secretary. Several members of the Troupe visited Mr3 McConkey last evening and paid over £10 4s, the balance of the proceeds. Mrs McConkey desires to return her heartfelt thanks to the members of the , Troupe, also to the public who so liberally' patronised the concert. We understand that this Troupe will be kept together, and , give occasional entertainments for charitable purposes.

To the Editor : Sir,—Will you be kind enough to answer the following : —lf a horse wins an advertised Hurdle or Steeplechase _ of a value exceeding £20, is he still A*; maiden or not. —Yours, etc., Raceb. [Certainly not. A " maiden meaus a horse which has never won a plate or . sweepstake at any meeting."—Ed. E.S. J

It is satisfactory to learn that the City Council haß under consideration the pro priety of enforcing the regulations with re- ! gard to cabs and the fares to be charged within the boundaries of the Borough. At s ,| the next meeting a report on the subject will be brought up by Inspector Goldie, who has been devoting considerable attention to the subject. This neces sary reformation will not be effected ■ a moment too soon. For a long time past the cabmen have been practically . left to their own sweet will as to the charges to be levied, and there has been a great want of uniformity, not to say anomaly in the fares. Strangers from the country and from abroad visiting the city, have frequently, complained in* strong terms of the extortionate nature of ithe cab*fares as com*■ pared with those of other cities, and it is, high time that these public conveniences. were reduced to order and system. ' One of the first steps, will probably be to compel' cabmen to post up a scale of charges in some conspicuous part of their vehicles, so that, ■ the public may not be subjected to arbit rary charges. Thomas Hunter,, a builder, committed suicide by hanging himself in his workshop . at Greymouth yisterday. He had, as usual in such case-, been in low spirit. _ " A good payabl' »em of ore is reported in the Kangituto .•• :/er mine, on the West ' Coast.' :;

Mr Reeves, a -indidate for Grey Valley, addressed the el -?tors of Reefton yesterday, and was rewarded with a resolution that he -was not a fit and proper person to repre sent the district in Parliament. Tier,, opposing candidate is a Greyite. The Hon. J. Sheehan will proceed to Mahurangi to-morrow to address hia con stituents, having been detained to-day ty departmental business of an important character. On hi* return from Mahurangji 1- Mi- Sheehan will proceed to Wellington, with Sir George Grey, in the Hinemoa, and^ will afterwards risit the Ngapuhi and Te Karawa tribes.in the North. ■'" .">

CABLEGRAMS.

Russia Purchases Two Fine Steamers.

The City of Sydney Destined for,r Privateering.

Continental Matters More Peace ful.

The Congress Assured.

SPECIAL TO PBESS AGENCY.

LONDON, May 18. A San Francisco telegram states that tne Russian Government has purchased tte^ steamer City of Sydney from, the PacilM Mail Company, which sailed for Sydney • last Monday; also, the steamer State ?» California, launched yesterday, and is «* treaty for two other steamers. Telegrams from the Continent are mo™ hopeful. It is reported that Count Schouva loffis convinced that it is to Russia* interests to yield to the Congress, whic°," is now expected will meet in spite of troubles which have arisen at Stamboul. I . " A mill has been burnt at Haslingdea W rioters, otherwise affairs are more cjuiet.

(REUTERS SPECIAL TELEGRAMS).

SAN FRANCISCO; May. 17..., Russian agents have bought the swhi steamer State of California. £ . ST. PETERSBURGH, May 17. ' . It is believed here that Count Schouvalott has convinced the Emperor that it is * Rus-sia interests to yield to the ■ EiD o il°" demands re the European Congress, ww? meeting of which now appears assured.

EVENING STAR, TUESDAY, MAY 81, 1878



"OUBLIC POUND, ONEHUNGA. NOTICE. Impounded, on the 17th May, by George Weakim, ol: Kaiiway Line, a Bay Horse branded WC on near shoulder. If not released within fourteen days, nn order will be obtained for the sale of the same. JAMES McPIITE. May 20,1378. ■ P°undkeeper. HENDRY. Creditors in the above Estates who have not already proved their Claims, are requested to do so on or before WEDNESDAY, the22ndinstant, preparatory to a Dividend being paid. J. E. POLNDS, ■. Trustee. IVTOTICE TO DEBTORS IN ESTATE JLM OF M IN'ICCOL &J. T. HENDRY. All Debts not paid on or beiore WEDNES DAY, 22nd instant.'will be sued for without further notice. J. E. POUNDS, Trustee.



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BANK IT OLID AY. JdL The BANKS will be CLOSED on FRIDAY 24th May (Queen's Birthday). fbtuSHBKOOK AND HkIDGMAN 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, in great variety of pattern and quality Winceys, plain and fancy. A heavy stock. " Good and Cheap," a ;good line .at 5d per yard Fancy Dresa Goods, new shades, in great variety French Merino, Sorgo, 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 muoh below regular price. Calicoes, Sheet'ng, 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—Tweeds, Mole skin. Corduroy, Serge &0., &c, &c. In order to sustain the well-known character of the JLNOTION 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 'A (1/ in the &) Discount allowed upon all Cash Purchases of 20/ and upwards. RUSHBROOK AND BRIDGMAN, DRAPERS, CLOTHircRS, &a, JUNCTION DRAPERY WAREHOUSE (Opposite the Army and Navy' Hotel), UPP Elt Q U R EN-STRBB T, A TJ O X LAND. r^LOVEU SEEDS, LIX& GRASS, &O. On Sale, rex Latk Aehivals : GLOVER SEEDS, CONSISTING OB1 White Clovor Timothy Red Clover Rape Cow Grass Trefoil Alsyke &0., &c, &o. Turnip ALSO, 200 bushels ENGLISH PERENNIAL RYE GRASS 50 bushels ENGLISH POA PRATENSIS 500 lbs. INDIAN DOOB GRASS 1,000 lbs. ALFALPA 2,000 lbs. AMERICAN TIMOTHY. AND A Fine Collection of Fakm and Garden Sbkus. The above have arrived in first-class condition. Samples will be forwarded on application. Poverty Bay, Canterbury, and local Rye Gras? i Cocksfoot, llatstail, Poas Fescues, &c. &o. ?rom carefully seleotod samples, at lowest mar- Ket rates. W.^J. HURST & CO., Queen-street. r^TO"AGRIirULTURI STS & OTHERS JL W. J. HURST * CO. have on sale the under mentioned Fertilizers, all of which have been proved to produce satisfactory results ia this district. Experience teaches that large and profitable returns can be relied on by a judioious and a free use of them. The flattering Testi monials from leading Farmers juntify W. J. Hurst & Co. in strongly commending them to every Agriculturist :— MALDKN ISLAND GUANO PERUVIAN GUANO MKXIO/VN do. BELLS BONE FLO UK Jandj-inch IJONBin;.ST BILLYARD'S No. 1 ' do. NITRATE OF SODA SULPHATIS OiT AMMONIA MURIATE OF POTASH SUPKR-PIIOSPHATE OF LIMIC. SALT, SULPHATE OF LIMIC. " In addition to the above, W. J. H. & Co. are prepared to supply npecial Chemical Manures for stimulating weak Corn Crops, and ronovat ing Clovor-sick Pastures, as well as the.Potato and Mangold mixture that for the last two sea sons has attracted such favourable notice. Analysis, prices, and other particulars will b« supplied on application at the Stores. VV. .1. HURST & CO., 101. Oiifwn-stroefc. TT\ V N \K M I T 17 To Arrive, per Queen of 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 eJso been placed upon an open fire, when the dyuamito burned slowly away without ex ploding.—Parliamentary report— Blue Book, «QO>n X 79 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. Maior Majeodie, 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 ia as much too stringent aa the gunpowder law is too lax; and (page 20, par 115) that the time hns come for relieving safe nitro-glycerine preparations from such un necessary restrictions as the nitro-glycerino Act imposes upon them. Professor Abel, the Chemist to Her Majesty's War Department, gives hi 3 experience that Nobel's dynamite is one of the safest, most powerful, and most convenient explosive a«ont3 applicable to industrial purposes.—Blue Book, pages 56, 57, and 59, Agents: E. PORTER & CO., QUEEN-STREET. AUCKLAND. R E A T IS H T S H O W OF Dress Goods AT THK CITY HALL ARCADE, QUEENT-STREIST. HOLLOW AY, GARLICK, & CR AN WELL. GREATEST SHOW OF FURNITURE AND CARPETS AT THE ; CITY HALL ARCADE. HOLLOW AY, GARLICK, & CRANWELL. FOR BEDROOM FURNITURE SfwiSDRAWING-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 f-MTY TIT ALL * RCADE, Holloway, Garliok & Graawell, QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. The increasing longevity of life with the races of mankind coming under the blessed influences of civilization, show the superiority of the en lightened age we live in; and keeping pace with the advancement of all other sciences, we have the wonder-working art of the chemist. The certainty of cn.ro of tbe most formidable diseases is one of the triumps of the uresent day. " Ghol lah's Great Indian Cures," pronounced by the voice of the people to be the Wonder of the Nineteenth Century, stand out as the pre? eminently successful remedies for Rheumatism, Gout, Liver Complaints, &c. They can be had of all Chemists. Sne testimonials. There are "land rats and water rats,"Bays Shakespeare, meaning tricksters on land aswell aspirates on the sea. A certain class of the former are at present occupying themselves in the preparation and sale of sophisticated liquor disguised in bottles which had for their first contents the finest medicinal beverage of the age, viz.. 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