SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

ARRIVALS.

lona, e.s., Fnrquhar, from Russell Linda Weber, brigantine. McKenzie, [from Lyttelton Ethel, brigantine, Carey, from Dunedin Lancashire Lass, cutter, Auater, from Tauranga Lizzie, cutter, Diaz, from Whangapoua

DEPARTURES.

Pretty Jane, s.s., Helander,' for Gisborne Rowena, s.s., Sellars. for Tauranga Coralio, cutter, Ramsay, for Tairua

IMPORTS.

Per s.s. Hero, from Melbourne: 192 packages sugar. SO bags rice, 30 boxes tea.—C. Maior. 8 cases Melbourne made clothing.—E. and H. Per Ethel, from Dunedin: 950 bags, and 50 sacks flour, 25 bags oatmeal, 1,600 sacks oats, 65 sacks barley. 6 bales paper, 1 bale corks, 200 boxes soap, 12 cases champagne, 4 J-casks wine, 2 Vcasks whisky. Per Linda Weber, from Lyttelton:— 300 sacks potatoes, 12 cases bacon. 10 cases cheese. 420 sacks wheat, 12 sacks sharps, 7 sacks bran, 210 sacks, 300 baas (lOOlbs), and 770 bags (501bs) flour.

Inwards Coastwise.—Fairy, schooner, from the Barrier, with 57 tons firewood, and a quantity of stores saved from the wreck of the cutter Leah : Lizzie, cutter, from Whangapoua, with 28,000 feet timber; Lake Erie, barge, from the Thames, in ballast. EgOuTWARDS Coastwise.—Gem. schooner, tor Katikati, via Kennedy's Bay, with 12 bags lime, 4.000 bricks, 26,000 ft. timber; also 21,000 ft. sawn timber to be loaded at Kennedy's Bay ; Fairy, schooner, for Port Fitzroy, Tryphena, in ballast; Mana, cutter, for Tairua, in ballast. The s.s. Rowena sailed] last evening tor Tauranga and Mercury Bay, with passengers and cargo. , . . . Tho barque Sara Bnffus has been chartered by Messrs Stone Brothers for the conveyance of a cargo of coal from Nesvcastlo to this port, and she is now en her passage hither. The s.s. Pretty Jane sailed for Gisborne last evening, with a large cargo of sundries. The s.s. Hawea will arrive late to-night from Tauranga and Southern ports. The p.s. Argyle, when coming m to the wharf early yesterday morning, struck the cutter Heather Bel!, which was anchored in die B.eamer's passage, and which had no riding light burning, (he damago sustained by tho The . .s. Hero is advertised to sail for Sydney and Melbourne at noon on Tuesday next. No outward cargo will be received after 10 a.m. ot that day. „ ~ . . ... The topsail schooner Kemlworth is on tho berth for Noamea, New Caledonia. The schooner Saxon saded yesterday from Lyttelton for this port with a cargo of bread- Stuffs. . , . The s.s. Rotorua may be expected to arrive from Sydney on Monday next. The barmie Spirit of the Dawn, now loading for London, has taken in a large quantity ot manganese for dead weight. The** Tai..voa will arrive in the Manukau from Taranaki and the South, on Monday raorn 'Fhe.chcorer Rover is advertised to sail for Whangarei and Parua Buy on Monday evening, ft !ovv'r«f es for freight or passage. ' The schooner Mazeppa from Levuka may now be expected to arrive at, any moment, as she was to leave several days after the Winifred. , The sehf-e-'ei Saucy Kate, bouiu. from Napier to •~nd. h-ft Hick's Bay the same day as the Linda Weber, but she is believed to have rut back axain. . The s f lons arrived from Russell this morn ing with several passengers, and the following cargo: 35U sheep, 250 sacks gum, 65 sacks oysters, 8 . ack-_ hides, 10 bundles sheepskins, and a lot of sundries. The work of fitting up the now steamer Hannah for the Mokau traders being proceeded with rapi !y. end she will be quite ready for sea in a few days. «—.•_. • .. .. •„ RSTho brigantine Linda Weber arrived this morning from Lyttelton with a cargo of bread- S'uffs &c. Caotain McKenzie reports leaving Lyttelton on Tuesday, the 18th ult., with a south-west wind, which carried the vessel as far a.. Cane Pa lister, the Cape being passed on the afternoon of the next day. It then shifted to the north-west, and westerly and north-west winds wrre encountered up till the East Cape, which was retched on Saturday, the 22nd ult. Thence to Cape Runaway south-west winds, j which were succeeded by a stormy westerly gale, causing the vessel to be ho^-tp for 12 hours. Ran into Hicks' Bay for shelter, and remained there until last Tuesday Stormy westerly wind= across tho Bay of Plenty to Cape Colville, and fair winds from thence to arrival at six o'clock this morning. The Linda Weber hauled alongside the breastwork of the Rail way Wharf this morning, and will commence discharging her cargo on Monday morning. The schooner Acadia, from Napier to Auck land, was in Hicks* Bay when the Linda Weber left. She intended to call in at several East Coast ports for cargo. The brigantine Borough Belle hauled over from the Q»een-3treet to the Railway 'Wharf this morning, for the purpose of loading punn t'inber for Lyttelton, The brigantine Ethel arrived this morning from Dunedin with a full cargo of breadstuffs, &c, and one passenger—Mr Thompson. Cap tain Carey r. ports leaving Dune linjon the after noon of Monday, June 21th, with strong south west breezes, which continued until passing Bank's Peninsula on the afternoon of next day. Light winds were experienced for the next 21 hours, and then a strong north-westerly gale, which caused} the vessel to hove : to for twelve hours, at the end of which time it moderated, and shifted to the south-west, remaining there until Friday, June 28th, when the vessel was oft the East Cape. Strong westeily winds while working across the Bay of Plenty yesterday morning. Pa sea Cape Colville with a fair wind last nigh:, and arrived at about eight o'clock this morning. The Ethel hauled into the berth vacated by the Borough Belle, and dis charged a portion of her cargo to-day. StMessrs Walker & Co., owners of the barque Thames, have decided to load her for New York with gum, after she has completed the discharge of her Adelaide cargo. . Tho brig.Syr»n is to proceed to Kaipara, and there lead with timber for Sydney. . The barque Queen of the West cleared out wards at the Customs to-day for Newcastle in ballast. She will most likely get under weigh "The brigantine Helena cleared at the Customs to-day for Russell, where she is to load coal for Dunedin. She will sail at once. The brigantine Ethel passed a black fore-and pft schooner of: Cape Runaway on July 2nd. -Vl'he barque Cabarfeidh was loading at Dunedin for this pore when the Kthel left.)^^^ The schooner Gem cleared to-day for Kati kati with a quantity of lime, bricks, shingles, &c for Mr V'esey Stewart's new house there. She will call at Kennedy's Bay on the way down, and take 21,0. Oft. of sawn timber from that place. ~ _ n_.u_«« The repairs to the topsail schooner Golden Isle are completed, and she will resume her trips to Russell at once.. TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING., Nelson, this day. The s.s. Taranaki arrived from New Plymouth at 7.30 a.m. to-day. ■ _ ... , _ Gisborne, this day. The s.s. Wanaka arrived at eight o'clock this morning from Tauranga with the SanFranciSco mai" Tauranga, thi3 day. The s.s. Hawea sailed for Auckland at eleven 'clock this morning. _____

"The enormous sales of Udolpho Wolfe s Schiedam Aromatic Schnapps, a medicinal beverage without a peer, either as regards flavour or curative qualities, have induced a pack of law-contemning scamps to attempt the imposition of vending in genuine bottles ol the Schnapps compounds of adulterated spirits and hurtful drugs. Buyers, inspect the labels closclv. i? Eye, Ear, and Throat Specialist.—Dr. Schwaitzb*ch, Devonshire House, Hohsonst Hours: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Rklief fhom Cough in Ten Minutes.— SHARLAND'S CHERRY PECTORAL, 2s. 6d. a Bottle-Opposite the Post-office, Auckland. The sad ca!amaties that have of late befallen bo many thousands-of our fellow-creatures should dispose our governing powers to use such precautions as may in the future prevent their recurrence. No one can prevent the conse quences of uncongenial seasons, but we can all guard against the results of neglected disease. The great safeguards to health of the present day are tbo*e extraordinary medicines, Gnol lah's Great Indian Cures." They never fail to restore the invalid to health. Get them at the chemists', and lead the testimonials.

CHIEF POST-OFFICE AUCKLAND.

Mails will Close ah Under:- For Thames, this day, at 1 p.m.; and on Mon day next, at 5.30 p.m. For Waihekeond Coromandel, per Argyle, on Monday noxt, at 11.30 a.m. ; and for Coro mandel, per Durham, on Tuesday next, at 11.30 a.m. For Napier, per Southern Cross, this day, at & p.m. __ , For Nowcastle. N.S.W., per Queen of the West, this day, at i p.m. For Rufsell and KaWa Kawa, per Haweff, on Monday next, at 3 p.m. For lius.-ell, Mongonui, Kawa Kawa, 9 and Wangaroa, per lona, on Monday next, at For Australian Colonies, per Hero, on Tuesday next, at 11 a.m. For Wangarei Heads, Wairu, Wangarei. per Argyle. on Tuesday next, at 4 p.m. For Taranaki, Southern provinces, and Aus tralian Colonies, per Taiaroa, on Wednesday next, at 10.55 a.m. .. N.B. Postage stamps of tho value of a and 2s each may now bo obtained at tho Chief Post- S. B. BISS. Chief Postmaster.

DEATH.

ANDERSON.—On tho 2nd July, at his parents' residence, Karangahape Road, Loslio "William, only eon of J. F. and Alice Anderson, aged 1 fgycarand months. ANDERSON.—On the Gth July, ather residenco. Karangahapo Road, Alico. tlio beloved wlfo of John F. Anderson, aged 27 years. The funeral will leavo at 3 p.m. on Monday, Bth July. GEORGE.—On the sth July, at his residence, Albert-street, after a painful illness, James George, aged C-i years. The funeral will leavo his late residence to morrow (Sunday), at 3 p.m. Friends please accept this invitation. MOORE.—On the oth July, after a lingering illness, Thomas Dixon, infant son of It. Moore, in his Ith yoar. Tho funeral will leavo tho residenco ot his father, Upper Lorne-strect, to-morrow (Sun day), at 2 p.m. Friends are respectfully invited to attend.

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

SATURDAY, JULY, 6, 1878.

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On the arrival of each mail we have traced in a cursory way the military operations iv South Africa." Early anticipations of a sneedy close of the war were doomed to disappointment. Indeed, the increased extent of the military frontier has drawn into the hold a larger force, and entailed a much heavier expense, estimated by the Premier at £100,000 a month. The pluck and determination of the Caffrarian colon ists is undiminished, and volunteers come forward freely for active service. Appli cation was recently made to the War Office for three subalterns from the Imperial force to command small batteries of light artillery, formed in ,the colony. The request was promptly 'acceded to, and the required officers were sent oil' at a moment's notice. All colonists, however, do not display that patriotism which has cost many a brave settler his life. Complaints areloud and deep that some ruffians, dead to every feeling but the love of gain, still supply the Kaffirs with the bullets, powder, and guns, which are used in raids on peaceful settlements and in shooting down ourowncountiymen. That these vile wretches escape detection, and the well-merited hempen halter, is largely due to the cause which has rendered a pro longation of the war possible—the inaccessi bility of the country and its remarkable facilities for the concealment of an illicit traffic. Everywhere the natives have been found with guns and ammunition, collected no doubt during years of unrestricted trade in firearms, and it is pretty certain that the stringentmeasuresnow taken to stop the dia bolical barter are systematically evaded. Of the plan of the campaign, from a mili tary standpoint, little can be said that would be comprehensible unless illustrated by a good map of the country. Scattered bands of hostile natives, hiding in the long grass of the forest, in caves, and old water-courses now dry, owing to the severe drought, arc occasionally surprised—generally with the loss of a few of their number iu'wounded and prisoners, while the others scamper off to renew the struggle somewhere else. The subjugation of the country is not hoped for from any decisive engagement; but by harassing the rebels, seizing their cattle, and destroying crops, it is expected that ultimately they will throw themselves on the mercy of the colonists. What to do with them then puzzles the Government quite as much as the war. In opening parliament, on the 10th May, however, Sir Bartlc Frere promised measures for placing the natives under better control, by distributing them over isolated locations in small bodies. Large assemblages of dis contented natives are recognised as a prime nursery of lawless deeds, and the main obiect'of the Government is to secure the scattering and peaceful settlement of the tribes. This it may be remarked, is one of the chief boons expected from Sir George Grey's negotiations with the Kingites. Military occupation of thecountry, will probably be required for a considerable period, and* with that view a chain of forts is being constructed from the Bashee river to the Ixora, with open com munication to the sea. South of the Kei river, irregular fighting continues in the vicinity of Perie bush, and the Amatola mountains. A despatch dated King Wil liamstown, 20th March, states that 1,000 Kaffirs surrounded a small body of troops and Fingoes in Perie bush, but were driven off with small loss on both sides. At Dcbe Neck 3,030 Kaffirs emerged from the bush into the open for a rush, but a hot fire forced them back with a loss of 150. The natives have learned, to their cost, tlie destructive character of the Martini-Henri, and except on rare occasions, when in unusually large numbers, make off as fast as they can if discovered inthe'open; yet they resolutely refuse offers of peace, findiug' probably a certain gratification of their warlike instincts in occasional brushes with the whites and their allies, the Fingoes, who were once the slaves of the rebels, and have the strong motive of self-preservation for desiring to see the Kaffirs crushed. In opening Parliament, Sir Bartle- Frere regretted the continuance of tho war, but added that "operations will be continuously and vigorously prosecuted until the rebels are thoroughly subdued, their power completely broken, and the groundwork of a permanent peace is laid."

A late cable message to hand to-day, and published in our telegraphic columns, con veys intelligence that the Turkish Plenipo tentiaries at the Congress have agreed to the principle of an Austrian occupation of Rosnia and Herzegovina, stipulating, how ever, that a limit should be fixed to the period of occupatiou, and that the area to be occupied be stringently defined. One of the main reasonc urged by Austria iv support of a military occupation of these provinces is the necessity of escorting back

the refugees who have from time to time sought shelter in considerable numbers in Slavonia, and have threatened to complicate the mental position of Austria. The free navigation of the Danube will be guaran teed by the Powers, but some difficulty is anticipated as to the settlement of the Russian claim to the cession of the important seaport of Batoum. Other cable despatches chronicle the progress of the match between the Australian Cricketers and Stockport, and the general batting and bowling averages of the former in six important matches.

We learn that mail advices notify the National Bauk of the placing of the supplementary Waterworks Loan. The city authorities have also received in timation that the sum of £24,500 has been placed to their credit. The money will be applied to extending the water mains, under the contract already accepted, to various parts of the city omitted from the supply before, and to relieving the Western Springs Estate from the mortgage held by Mr Morton, thus completing the security for the whole £125,000. The -National Rank announces in London papers that, as bankers for the Corporation, interest on all Auckland city loans will hereafter be paid at the Bank's branches. The Rev. Alexander McCallum will officiate at St. David's Church to-morrow, morning and evening.

It is, perhaps, not commonly known that the nominated system ot frqo immigration is in full force. Residents desirous of getting friends to the colony, who they have reason to believe would succeed hero, may pretty well assure acceptance by the Agent-Gene ral on application to the Immigration office, Albert Park, Auckland. The nominated immigrants have been found by experience the best aetttcrs, having friends here who aid them in making a start in life. Free immigration might now with prudence and justice to resident colonists be pretty well con lined to that class.

There is a difference of two or three minutes between the time shown by the town clock and that adopted at the tele graph office and railway station. This is the cause of much annoyance and incon venience, and it would be much better to accept the mean time of tlio colony for local time in regulating the town clock, j We would draw the attention of the proper authorities to tho urgent necessity that exists for a stand-pipe near the Water men's house on the wharf. The mains arc now being laid down at the spot indicated, and the expense of erecting the stand-pipe would be very slight when compared with the benefit accruing from the same, to sailors, water police, watermen, and thirsty souls generally. A cable message of June 25th, as printed in all the New Zealand papers, made the number of Russian troops in the neighbour hood of Stamboul, 200,000. The same tele gram, as published in the Australian papers makes tlie number only 20,000. A tea-party, followed by a successful entertainment, took place last evening in the Franklin Road school-room, iv connec tion with the Excelsior Band of Hope. The tables were bountifully spread, and adorned with vases of fresh-cut flowers. The follow ing ladies waited upon the visitors : Mcs dames Maynard, Booth, J. and M. Cham bers, Wesley, McCarrol, Percy, Morgan, Whitcombe,"Misses E. Booth and S. War burton. The chairman of the evening was tho Rev P. VV. Jones, the minister of the chapel, who introduced the proceedings iv a well-set speech. Addresses were given by Messrs Willcox, Warburton, aTid E. Wood. The choir yave several hymns and melodies, bearing more or less on the cause of tem perance. Recitations were given by Miss M. A. Booth, and Masters Booth, Gibbs, Porteous, Anderson, and Chambers ; also a dialogue, "Be kind to the drunkard," by G. Warburton and F. Currie, given in good style. The Arhole concluded with votes of thanks and the National Anthem.

Mr. Vesey Stewart, intending to sever his connection with Ireland, has sold out all hjs property. The "Tyrone Constitu tion" describes the sale as " the largest amount of property ever submitted to auction in the town of Omagh. The pro perty was put up in nineteen lots, being chiefly town and suburban lands, and realised £11,900." Dundee, if wo may judge from the following extract from a Dumbarton (Scotch) paper, is not a very drunken city, or, if so, there must be a very evident want of self-respect amongst the drunkards, not to be found amongst that class iv Auckland. The " Dumbarton Herald " says -.—"Owing to some unaccountable delay, the first of the eight wheelbarrows ordered by the .Dundee Police Commissioners for the conveyance of drunk and incapable persons was only delivered on Monday. It is shaped almost similar to a coffin, mounted on double springs, and is 30 inches wide at the top and 24 inches at the foot. There is a box at the top, on which the head of the ' drunk and incapable ' will incline, It is painted red inside and dark green outside, while the wheels are stencilled in bright yellow. The first barrow caused much merriment." We may, perhaps, be allowed to suggest to the police authorities the advisability of obtaining one of these gaudy machines in the place of the old police cart, which fell to pieces some time ago. The appearance of the machine iv Queen street, propelled by a sturdy constable, and occupied by one of the old Auckland vagrauts, might, however, excite a feeling of euvy in the minds of others of the latter class of " citizens," and' cause them to keep the carriage in motion. In fact it is quite possible that the possession of the "in valid's " perambulator might become a source of contention amongst them.

A reward of £50 is offered by tho police for the persons who have been stealing sheep in the neighbourhood of Papatoitoi.

The great feature of a performance given at the Gaiety Theatre, London, in aid of the Shakespeare Memorial, Stratford, was a telephoue symphony on the harp played at Stratford, and distinctly heard by tho audience at tho Gaiety.

The Road Board Conference at Canter bury have been informed by the Govern ment that the balance of the land revenue for distribution to their boards is only £47,688.

John Fishfinder, an ex-publican from Invercargill, was lately brought before the Melbourne City Bench on a charge of com mitting a felony under the Bankruptcy Act. Sergeant Toohey, of New Zealand, gave evidence, and the accused was re manded to New Zealand.

A "new chum" named Boone, who has been staying at East Tamaki farm, met with a severe accident the other day whilst pigeon-shootiug. A charge exploded and blew off a portion of his arm, and lodged some shots in his side. He is now in the hospital doing well.

Herr Bandmauu is playing the hero in "Proof" (une cause celebre) at the Adelphi Theatre. The piece is a success, but the Hen's representation is universally con demned. One critic speaking of his fidgetiness says, "I thought he was going to dance a pas seul every moment."

The London correspondent of the Melbourne "Argus" thus refers to an extraordinary birth in England :- ■" I see a Mrs Jolly ; of Barrow, has just given birth to four children—two boys and two girls. It must be creditable, indesd, a* Murk Tapley says, to be Jolly under such cir cumstances. I wonder whether this is the "Maria Jolly" familiar to all who road advertisements, and who is so indissolubly connected with the " Revalenta Arabica." " Twenty years' indiscribable agony with isdigestion," &c. There would be a certain poetical fitness in the case if that long suffering and variously-afflicted female should have, so to speak, culminated in such a domestic catastrophe as double twins."

We direct attention to tho announce ment of services at the various Auckland Churches to be held tomorrow (Sunday), The Sunday evening services at the Theatre will be resumed to-morrow evening at eight o'clock.

Tho S. Matthew's Sunday-school enter tainment will be held intheLorne-strce Hall on Tuesday evening next. Select musical pieces will be given by the choir. assisted by the Orpheus String Band j and several ladies and gentlemen will sing and recite select pieces in prose and verse. Ihe choir will be under the direction of Mr Thos. H. Webb, musical tutor. The Amalgamated Society of Carpenters and Joiners will hold their third anniversary on Friday evening, the 2nd proximo, in the Lome-street Hall. . , The business of the Distnct Court, set down for hearing on Monday next before Judge Fenton, is postponed until Monday, the 22nd inst., in consequence of a change of office. . , _ , ,-. The anniversary ball of the Loyal Orange Lodge, in the Masonic Hall, Onehunga was well attended, many being present from Auckland and Newmarket. Ihe hall was gaily decorated, mauy new banners beiug lent by the town lodges, the most conspicuous being the Young Diamond, No 10 Excellent refreshments were provided by Bro. N orris. Dancing was kept up from 9 o'clock till near midnight, when the company adjourned for rclresh ment, after which a concert took place, Mrs Bell singing " Kittie Wells," to her own pianoforte accompaniment. Mr h. Ltlkey sang "Don't put the poor working' man down." Dancing was then resumed, and kept up till an early hour in the morning. Mr Hunter's band provided the music. J ro. Morris made an efficient M.C. The ailair was a great success, and did crcuit to tlio committee. No intoxicating liquors were allowed inside the hall.

The police require owners for two con tractors 5 lanterns, and carpenters' tools, Bupposcd to have been stolen within the past six months. _ The articles may be seen at the police station.

An amusing incident occurred at the wharf early yesterday morning, which is worth relating.' Shortly after day-break the captain of one of the Thames steamers observed a sack, evidently filled with sonic thing, floating on the surface of the water. Calling several of tlie crew together, he ordered tho boat to be lowered from the davits, and instructed the men to go after the sack, and find out what it contained. They were not long in reaching the myster ious sack, and a small hole was immediately made iv the bag by the bow-oarsman, who on .seeing the contents, eagerly exclaimed to his anxious companions " a bundle of hides." Joy was immediately observable on every face caused probably by tho knowledge that the market value of hides is about 25s each. Tho sack was quickly hoisted into the boat, and conveyed to the steamer, every one present being anxious to have his " linger in tlie pie." When it was safely transhipped into the larger vessel, a general discussion took place as to who had the bestrighUoopeu the bundle, and have the largest share of its contents. One unfortu nate individual was foolish enough to barter his share of the prize for the meuiumd con temptible sum of three shillings and six pence. Immediately after this sale, shares rose rapidly, and several were quitted at fair prices. Meantime, tho quarrel regard ing the division of tlie spoil had subsided, and it was agreed that the sailor who had first touched the sack should have the l-sth of the prize money ; that the other four men should have l-10th each, and that the re mainder to be expended in whisky, in order to give the whole crew the opportunity of celebrating the occasion. After deciding further that the " hides" should be sold at Messrs Ireland Brothers, the l-sth man advanced with a sheath knife for the purpose of cutting tlie bag open. His com rades gathered round in a circle, and waited with Hashing eyes and bated breath for the result. It came. In less than the twink ling of an eye, the sack was ripped from end tofl end, und the sailors beheld a large dead doii!

The officers aud members of tho 1.0. G.T. Lodge " Gem of the Sea," mustered in good force at Newmarket last night, to pay a visit to the Victoria Lodge. During the evening the W.C.T. of the former presented tho sisters of jthc latter with a very pretty water colour sketch of H.M.S. Sapphire, ac companied by some appropriatCjYer.ses.

A buggy accident occurred yesterday to Mr Wm. Aitken iv Symonds-street in con sequence of the carelessness of two carters and a butchers's boy. Mr Aitken, accom panied by Mr Richmond, was passing to wards tho city when two carters stopped their carts, aud began to couverso with each other, partly blocking up the way, and leaving scarcely room for Mr Aitken to drive between.theni. At this moment a butcher's boy galloped up causing Mr Aitken's horse to be alarmed. The herse became restive, overturned the buggy, which was completely smashed, whilst Mr Aitken and Mr Richmond went sprawling on the ground. Fortunately, the two gentle men were uninjured.

With the many improvements going on in our city, we cannot but notice it is not only in those premises in which the more needful business speculations are carried on belong ing to the necessaries of life, but iv those de voted to the higher and more intellectual. It is not long siuce attention was drawn to to the noble structure which Messrs Hoil man and Sous have erected in Queen-street, and now we see that Mr Webb, who is in the same business, viz., pianoforte and har monium selling, has, owing to his rapidly increasing trade, been obliged to add a large wing to Ilia establishment in Wellesley- Btre'et, which will greatly facilitate his busi ness operations;'as the goods can now r when packed, be removed from the saloon to the van for shipment or otherwise, and the like conveyance on all goods intended for the saloon. The great feature of Mr Webb's business is the system of time payments, so that all lovers of music who can spare 10s and upwards a month, may possess cither a new or second-hand instrument. Thus no house need be without music, which not only delights the ear, but renders home at once social and happy, which every home should be, particularly where the young form the greater part of the household.

Attention is directed to the sale of un redeemed pledges of Mr Rae, by Mr R. Arthur, at his mart, on Monday next.

No other candidate having been nomi nated at noon to-day for the City Council, Mr John Hay will be declared duly elected on the day appointed, viz., the 15th inst.

Next week will be observed by the Wesleyans of the city and suburbs with special revival services, conducted every evening in the Pitt-street schoolroom. A clergyman or lay gentlemen will preach a short sermon, introducing evening service. A select choir is set apart for the purpose of conducting the service of sacred song. Some of the most touching melodies will be rendered. These services have a truly evangelistic object in view, and the ministers ask us to state that the meetings are open to all who come. To-morrow morning, at seven o'clock, in Pitt-street, there is to be a season of special prayer, in which members are invited to co-operate. The great feature of the services will be their variety, School duties at Carlton Academy, Hob son-street, will be resumed on Monday next. Tommy Walker, the trance medium, has been lecturing in Sydney on "Spiritualism and Necromancy compared." At one lecture there were 200 persons present, who gave the lecturer a patient hearing. The hon. J. Bowie presided. The anniversary soiree of the Hope of Auckland Tent of Rechabites is fixed for the 1 (sth inst., in the Temperance Hall. To the Editor : Sir, —Can you inform me if the Auckland Ist class militia are entitled to iand scrip, and if so, who to'apply to? By, doing so you would oblige,—Militia, Man. [The last Act under which Volunteers' became entitled to remission certificatesin the purchase of land is that of 31st October, 1876, on which date they must have com pleted or more service, but three years at least, Militiamen have never received scrip for services, except those belonging to the Waikato regiments or Defence Force. No Auckland militiaman has received scrip. Ed. E.B.] r

POLICE COURT.—This Day.

(Before R. C. Barstow Esq., R.M.) TIPPLERS.

George Waters and John Smith were fined 5s each for drunkenness.

William Lestrange, a wretched-looking man, was ordered to pay 20s and costs (third offence), and five days, or in default seven days. John Shears seven days. FEOLICKSOME KITTY. Catherine Burke, alias Townshend, was charged with unwomanly conduct yesterday in Chancery Lane. Prisoner held down her head, and muttered guilty. The old woman was found by Constable Jones in one of her merriest moods. She had been on the "spree," her favourite expression, for some three months past, and had sold her business. Fined 20h and five days' imprisonment. frank smith. Frank Smith was charged with disoiderly conduct last evening, pleaded guilty, and was fined 10s and costs. THE OSIER CHARGE. Henry Rafton, nrespectable-looking man, again appeared on a charge of stealing 75 head of osiers, at Parnell, value £5, the pro perty of thomas Cole. Prisoner pleaded not guilty. Sub-Inspector Pardy wished the case to be dealt with in a summary manner.

Mr Hesketh appeared for defendant, and arid asked ,that the information might be made 'clear and specific, in order that he might know what charge to meet. His Worship said the only information was taking certain osier on the said date from Grafton Read, and found in defendant's possession. Mr Hesketh said he wished to know what defendant was charged with, and who laid the information.

Mr Pardy thought the information under which prisoner was arrested was sufficient. His Worship said prisoner was not really charged with stealing the property ; it was only found on his premises. If be was to be charged with feloniously stealing, the in formation must be amended. This was done, and the case proceeded. Thomas Cole deposed that he was a basket - maker, carrying on business in Queen-street. Had au osier bed on some land which ho rented in Grafton Road. He planted the osiers sixteen years ago, for the purpose of his trade. He sent his man on the 4th ot last month to the ground, when he informed him that 75 heads had been cut and carried away. Ho satisfied himself as to his loss, and laid information against Henry Rafton. There were no other osiers of tho kind in the province. He ap plied for a search warrant, and and was ac companied by Defective Grace to prisoner's house in Parnell. Found some willows in the house and others outside. He picked out his own willows from a number of others. He could swear there were no willows of the kind in the province. He would swear those produced were his property. He imported both willows and osiers from England. Prisoner said he got them from Mrs Mattson, He valued them at £4.

To Mr Hesketh : Had known the prisoner about nine months. He is a basket-maker. Never advised him to leave Auckland. Never said there was not room for two basket-makers. Had been an Oddfellow for thiity years. Believed that prisoner be longed to the "National Order," but did not recognise that Order. Did not offer to act as arbitrator between lodges. Prisoner had tried to get away a part of the land in an underhand manner. He satisfied Mr James Russell that he w fas the rightful lessee of the land. One portion he leased of Mr. Russell, and the other portion of Mr Hay. The willows were imported from Devonshire, and known as the "golden willow." He never gave^p his claim to the willows.

Detective Grace deposed to going to pri soner's house with a search warrant, having been informed that some osiers had been stolen from McColl's ground. Saw Mrs Rafton, who informed him of the where abouts of her husband. He went to him, when accused said that be had purchased them at Cabbage Tree Swamp.

Cross-examined by Mr Hesketh. William Joseph Healey, labourer in the employ of Mr Cole, missed the willows, and deposed to their identification. Cross-examined by Mr Hesketh. John Broughton deposed to knowing both the osiers of Mr Cole and Mrs Mattson, but there was a wide difference between them. Mrs Mattson's were darker skinned, and not so pliabla as Mr Cole's willows. Cross-examined by Mr Hesketh. He knew the willows to be from Mr Cole's ground. He had compared the cuts with the stumps, and found them to correspond. To His Worship : He had had a great deal of experience in the osier line. His father was a basket-maker, and he had dabbled in osiers from his childhood.

This was the case for the prosecution.

Mr Hesketh informed the Court that there were eight witness for the defence. The case was therefore adjourned uutil Monday next.

SCOUNDRELISM AT NEWTON.

John Hamilton, a po» erful, determiued looking young fellow, was charged with assaulting Edward O'Kcefe, on the sth inst., by striking him violently on the face.

Prisoner denied the charge.

Edward O'Keefe, a labouring man, residing at Newtou, deposed that his daughter Mary was 16 years of age, ami had been in service. Prisoner, who v7as kecpiug a bad house, had induced her to leave her place and live with him. On meeting Hamilton he asked what had become ot his daughter. Prisoner im mediately attacked him in the most savage manner, and knocked him down. Seeing Constable Abrams coming, prisoner took to his heels.

Constable Abrams saw the disturbance. O'Kcefe's face was covered with blood and his clothes torn. At prosecutor's request he took prisoner into custody. Prisoner made a rambling defence to the effect that he was courting Mary O'Keefe, and intended to marry her, but her father did not approve of it, and last night gave him the first blow.

Unfortunately for prisoner he bore a very bad character, and had stood in the dock several times.

His Worship said he could understand the father being excited under such base circumstances, and sentenced prisoner to one month's imprisonment, with hard labour.

Prisoner went grinning out of Court.

DEATH OF MR. ROBERT VAILE.

We regret to have to record the death of Mr Robert Vaile, a gentleman who was well-known in this city, and who died at Redcliffe Road, Keusiugton, Middlesex, on the 12th of May. The cause of Mr Vaiie's death was infiamation of the brain, result ing from a severe attack of erysipelas iv the face on the 4th of May. Mr Vaile was of anjinventive turn of mind, but not eminently successful in the development of his inventions and theories. One of his last inventions was his rotary engine, in con nection with which he floated a small company. This invention was frequcnty tested by engineers, and favourably noticed by the Press. Mr Vaile had perfect faith in the ultimate suc cess of the rotary engine, and his object in leaving Auckland for London, at the beginning of last year, was in connection with his latest invention. Within a few days of his death he was busy on the object which was uppermost in his mind, and in his last letter to his brothers, he wrote in full confidence of his success. The continued wear and tear and anxiety accompanying such a project may have indirectly hastened his death : worry is often fatal in its effects upon the constitution. Mr Vaile came to Auckland with his father, mother, and relatives in 1843. He was 44 years of age at the period of his decease.

Val Vose, the ventriloquist, was perform ing at Honolulu last month.

CABLEGRAMS.

To-Day's Despatches.

(SPECIAL TO "STAR.")

(FROM OUR SPECIAL LONLon CORRESPONDENT.)

Australian Cricketers Averages

Grand Dinner to Cricketers.

LONDON, July 5 The Australian cricketers have played eight matches, and the averages made Z for the first six matches show the fin highest batting averages: Midwinter, <M per innings ; Bailey, 26 ; Garrett, 20 • C. Baimerman, 19; Spofforth, 18. in bowling the three best averages are • Garrett, one wicket for every 3 runs- Spoilbrth, one wicket for 4 runs j Boyle' one wicket for every 5 runs. ' A dinner takes place on the 23rd, when the Duke of Manchester will be chairman

Turks Accept Austrian Occupa tion.

Danube Open to All Nations. Difficulty About Batoum.

[P.EUTEII'S SPECIAL CABLEGRAMS.]

BERLIN, sth July The Vurks have accepted in principle the Austrian occupation ef Bosnia and Herzeeo vina, but demand a limit to be fixed as to the deviation, and stringent regulations aa to iiio area occupied.

The navigation of the Danube is opened to aii nations.

A difficulty is expected in reference to llatouni.

BRITISH COLONIZATION OF NEW GUINEA.

LONDON, Thursday. TII3 Chiefg Justice of Hong Kong has received an address from the Aborignes' Society, and in replying referred to a visit to New Guinea, and expressed a hope that Britain would colonise the Island.

AUSTRALIAN V. STOCKPORT.

(SPECIAL TO PRESS AGENCY.)

LONDON, July sth. The Australians played eighteen of Stock port (Lancashire). The first innings of the Australians closed for 164, The top :-.core was made by Bailey, 34 ; Black' horn scored 33. Stockport has one man out for 18. The attendance is moderate.

CRUISE OF THE CHANNEL SQUAD RON.

WITHDRAWAL

OF THE RUSSIAN

ARMY,

AYLESFORD DIVORCE CASE,

LONDON. July 4. The Channel squadron has left for an hi' definite period under sealed orders.

CONSTANTINOPLE, July 5.

General Todleben is preparing for the withdrawal of the Russian army to Adri anople.

[SPECIAL TO PRESS AGENCY.] LONDON, July 4. The Congress is engaged in piivate com mittees. Lord Aylesford commenced to-day a divorce suit from his Countess and the Marquis Blandford, the Queen's Proctor, intervened on the ground of coUusion, and produced evidence in support of the same, and filed counter-charges against Lord Aylesford. i >

AUSTRALIAN.

(SPECIAL TO "STAR.")

TEA FOR NEW ZEALAND.

SYDNEY, this day.

The Brisbane brings 820 chests, 7,305 half-chests, and 6,000 boxes of tea for the New Zealand market.

THE LATE MR JAMES GEORGE.

The death.of Mr James George, noticed in the last edition of the Star, has removed from our midst one of the oldest settlers o Auckland. Mr George had been failing in health for many months, aud recently had suffered much pain from an acute bodily disease. James George was born of respectable Scottish parents, in tho well known military town of Woolwich, in the year 1818. His father having a family to bring up, considered that Tasmania offered advantages of a more favourable character than the pleasant county of Kent. His father was a non-commissioned officer in the Artillery, and having the offer to go out to Tasmania from the Board of Ord nauce, he accepted it, and reached Hobart Town in January, 1824 Having acquired a plain English education, Mr George was apprenticed to a baker in the latter town, a business in which he was occupied during the latter part of his life-time. In his 27th yeai Mr George set sail for New T Zealand by tlie schooner Industry, with a few companions, under command of Captain White, of Mercury Bay. He first sighted Auckland from the deck of the Industry,, on the 11th April, IS4Q; but finding neither Europeans nor natives to give information,. there being only three raupo huts in what is now called Fort-street, and one on the spot where the City Club Hotel stands. He, with several other*,, went to reside with a Mr Thomas Graham, on the island of Waiheke. After 30 weeks of solitary life in this island, suffering much annoyance from the natives, he returned to Auckland on October 14th, Governor Hobson having in the previous month of September hoisted the English flag. At first he endeavoured to purchase a piece of land, but failed in getting permission ; but was offered employment as a baker under Government at the rate of £SBs per month; but after workiug three months was done out of his wages, as he had no written con tract. For some months he lived in a rude tent on the site of the General Post-office, about 30 feet above high water mark. Some time after his case was generously taken up by Governor Hobson, who allowed him to occupy a piece of laud for twelve months, but at the end of eleven months he received a letter from the Colonial Secre tary, Willoughby Shortland, calling upon him to vacate the allotment, after laying out £350, of his hard-earned money in improving it. He offered to purchase the land, but his offer was refused. The Government, however, offered him a seven year's lease at £15 per annum. In the meantime, September 9, 1542, Governor Hobson died, and the Colonial Secretary said he had not the power to carry out the promise of the late Governor, and his house and allotment were given to the Hospital trustees. Mr George commenced in a small way as a master baker in Short land-street in Juno of the following year, and frequently boasted that he was the first baker in Auckland. The first 21b.loaf of bread which lie moulded in this city was purchased by a Captain Scott at Is 3d ; the flour was then £40 per ton ; the bricks of which his oven was built, £7 per 1,000 ; firewood, 25s per ton. Mr Thorpe, of the- Thames, was then the only man who brought fresh butter into Auckland a; 3s faf per lb ; Bay of Islands' beef was Is 4 j per lb, regularly brought by a Capte Jones by the schooner Dolphin. Grocer were scarce; tea -was 10s per lb; br' sugar, 9d ; loaf do., Is 6d ; c (indifferent), 2s 6d ; and other ar of use and consumption p (ionately dear. Mr George struggjr amid a variety of oircunistancrs, o ndustry and economy realised suffe smooth the downward slope of 'in took considerable interest at ojwj4 colonial politics aud local a*

EVENING SI Ait, SATURDAY. JULY 6. 18W-



-VT E W ZEALAND HOUSE. FLANNELS"! FLANNELS! FLANNELS ! ! WILLIAM RATTRAY Has Just Opened and is NOW SHOWING a very large assortment of White and Coloured Flannels in Medium, Imitation, Saxony, and Heal Welsh and White and Coloured French Flannels. He has also a great variety of Patterns in Crimean Shirtings in different makes, and a varied and well-selected Stock of Table and other Linens, Calicos, Sheetings, Towels, Sec, &c. Now in Stock—3 Sin. and C2in. in W. P. Sheeting. —"W. RATTRAY would call especial attention to toe above, as being worthy-of inspection ana trial. WILLIAM RATTRAY, Mnwo ENBRAL DRAPER AND SILK MERCER 66, QUEEX-STRKET, Auckland. . _.„__ji iimjiii mi.i II il I. MIT '-■ ' --— —'



ggtT^rEe:7P?tSr.sgjm,tg.'g--*''--J^*.'*»'* J—-""*————rr: — 7% N _ S A L E, White Clover Red Clover Cow Grass, &c. v Rye Grass, &c. | Mangold Seed p Turnips ■ Sheeps' Parsley I • Sorghum I Garden Seeds of every description B Seed Oats ■ Seed Wheat m Seed Barley. I. W. J. HURST & CO., B 101, Queen-street.



TIINCOURAGE NEW ZEALAND INDUSTRIES ! To the People of Auckland ! Messrs. Hallen stein Brothers Desire to inform you that a RETAIL BRANCH OP the NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY Is Now Open in Queen-street, opposite Theatre Royal.



To effectually introduce their Goods and drive out the imported article, they have decided to SELL a Single Article at the Wholesale Price. All Goods aro marked in Plain Figures, for Nett Cash only. Any Artiolo purchased and ap proved of, will be exchanged with the samo courtesy with which it was sold, or if desired, the money will be returned. The success which has attended the New Zealand Clothing Factory's Rotail Branches in othor towns leads the Proprietors to believe that there »xist3 a praiseworthy doslro on tho part of the Public to encourage Now Zoaland Industries, especially whore superior advantages aro offered; and your supyortis solicited ou this under standing ouly. J. B. ROBINSON, Manager Auckland Branch.



SOLE AGENT FOR W E; 11 T H E |I M ' S ELEBRATED SEWING MACHINES ; THE BEST MACHINE IN THE WORLD pMsToN INSURANCE COMPANY 1 j OF MEW ZEALAND. CAPITAL ~7T. 62,000,000 AVC X L AND BRANCH: 0 U E E N - S T R E X T, Next be Colonial Bank. FIRE DEPARTMENT. fnaurrr.c granted on Dwolllng - houses Store-, Simps, Buildings in which trade is carried ou. Merchandise, nnd Goods of every description. MARINE DEPARTMENT. Fulls of Shins or Steamers, Merchandise of all kinds, Specie and Wool to United Kingdom, at Lowkpt Current Rates. „,„„„ H.H.STEVENSON Manager. _ RAWING"ROOM SUITES, in Silk Drawing-room Suites, in "Velvet Drawing-room SuiTES.Rep & Damask



Dining-room Suite-, in Leather Dining-room Suites, in Hair Cloth Dining-room Suites.in American Olotn Chimney Glasses, in Gilt Frames Chimney Glasses, in Walnut Frames Chimney Glasses, in Maple Frames Iron Bedsteads, French and Half Tester Wood Bedsteads, French and Half Tester Ifon and Wood Cots Mattresses and Bedding, all kinds Marble-top Washstands Toilet Tables, with Glasses attached Toilet Glassts, Mahogany and Marble Toilet Ware, Single and Double Sets Brussels Carpets Tapestry Carpets Kidderminster Carpets Dutch Carpets Felt Carpets Linoleum Floorcloth Door Mats and Bath Mats Matting, *aroN SALE-w AT T„ 8s H. Cooke's FURNITURE and CARPET WAREHOUSE, 67, QUEEN-STREET.



IIuSHBROOK AND RrIDGMAN Respectfully invito 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 Fancy Dress Goods, new shades, in groat variety French Merino, Serge, Satin Cloth, and some Special Lines of Fancy Materials, bought a job, end being sold at very low rates Alloa and Fingering Yarns, all colours Winter Hosiery, Umbrellas, Ribbons, Fiowera Waterproof Tweed and Watorproofs A Job Lot of Children's and Ladies' Waterproof Cloaks, to be cleared out at much below regular price. Calicoes, Sheeting, Counterpanes Furnishing _ and Manchester Goods of every dcHcriDt ion Boys' and Men's Clothing of every description, Good and Cheap Hosiery, Shirts, Hats, &c. _ Strong Material for Boys' Wear—Tweeds Mole kin, Corduroy, Serge &c„ &c. Sec. In order Lo sustaiu the well-known character Of the JUNCTION DRAPERY WAREHOUSE for Cheapness and Quality combined, R. and B ' ivocure th=ir Supplies from tho BEST MAR EKTH ONLY, and spare no pains to suppl their Customers' wants at the lowest prico com mensurate with legitimate trading. 5 % (1/ in the £,) Discount allowed upon all Cash Purchases of 20/ and upwards. RUSHBROOR. AND BRIDGMAN, DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, «.0.. JUNCTION DRAPERY WAREHOUSE (Opposite the Army and Navy Hotel), U pf__ R QUEEN-STREET, AUO X LAND.



EXTEA. Important Intelligence. A.« LINABUKY & Co. Have Determined to CLEAR OUT THEIR SURPLUS STOCK OF GENERAL DRAPERY, DRESS GOODS, CURTAINS, FANCY GOODS, AND MILLINERY, AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES! FOR A Short Time Only, previous to Stock taking. DRESS and MANTLE - MAKING on tho Premises, at Reduced Prices'. SALE NOW ON. A. LIN A BURY & CO.' S, 201 & 206, QUEKN-STREffiT, Auckland.



T\ AI L V E XPECTB D, Per ' Syren' and Borough Belle, 200 tons Eillyard's Bonedust 60 tons Bell's Bonedust 50 tons Superphosphate Also, On Hand, Mexican Guano Peruvian Guano Maiden Island Guano Gypsum Coarse Salt Rock Salt. W. J. HURST & CO., Queen-street. ANEH'UKGA AND AUCKLAND. JOHN PLOWMAN Begs to inform the inhabitants of Auckland and Onehunga that his Coach will run as under:— Leave Auckland: Leave Onehunga: 11 a.m. 8 45 a.m. 3.45 p.m. 1.30 p.m



T^ISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP We have Opened several Cases of BLACK AND COLOURED SILKS, Purchased at Very Low Prices in the Home Markets. THE CO OURED SILKS Comprise 1 the Newest Shades. THE BLACK SILKS Will be Sold at 2s. 11d. per Yard, in Order to Clear. IMMENSE QUANTITIES OF • DRESS GOODS \A ill be Brought Forward at Job Prices. GREAT BARGAINS I WILL BE GIVEN DURING THE WEEK! J. COSGRAVE & CO., MERCHANTS AND IMPORTERS, Quebn-street. Auckland.