SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

ARRIVALS.

Ro-.vena, s.s., Seliivs, from Tauranga _ Wiiiam and Jrin. sclr-ouor, McKenzis, from

Hu'ir. Island, N«W Guinea T.-iupo, s.s., Care'v, from the South Taranalti, s.s., from the South (in the Manukau)

DEPARTURES.

Cristofcro Colombo, H.1.M.5., Canevaro. tor South America Taupo, s.s., Andrew, for Russell.

IMPORTS.

Per tiapwinsr, from New York: 500 eap,es Devoe'd kerosene, 100 do. Devoe's turpentine, 33 do. Mexican Mustang Liniment, 20 do. lyon's Kathairan for the Hair, 10 do. Drakes Plant ation Bitters, 5 do. Lyon's ■ Magnetic Insect Powder, 2 do. insect powder bellows, 1 do. Sea- Moss E'arine, 1 do. extract o£ Jamaica, ginger, 1 do. Wynkoop's Pectoral, 1 do. Ben&n&yne porous plaster, 1 do. Belladonna porcrtia plaster, 1 do. Montank porous plasters.—A. Siowrie, importer. Per ship Chile, from London : iB4 casßs, 355 casks, 2537 pkgs, 1 sack, 225 kegs, 5 qr-ca=ks, 6 orates, 3 boves, i sack, iOO qt-barrels, 2100 slates, 10 hampers. For Canterbury: 82 casks, 1577 bales.

Chile from London : 3 cases acids, 3 cases baimno.—W. H. Dawson.

Per s.s. Taupo: 59 packages," Ireland Bros.; 16 packages, Owen and Graham. Per Chasca, from London: 4 cases linoleum, 1 case silk damask.—T. and H. Cooke. Per Chu.sca :29 barrels, 25 drums.—C. Wood & Co. Ex Taupo: 500 cases Pevoe's korosine.—E. '„& H. Isaacs.

Ex Chile : 3 tanks hops, 15 cases 250's vesias, 15 do. plaids, 5 casks hotloware.—E. &H. Isaacs. Ihc.Lapwing, from New York: 10 cases Lyon's Kathairon. 19 cases white flint bottles, 1 case medical syringes, 1 case patent syphon enemas, 1 cas3 Landlord's perfumery-—G- Aicken. Ex Chasca: lease lamps, &c, 1 case E. P. ware, 2 cases combware. 1 bale clothes lines, 1 case gas stoves, i barrels canary seed, 10 cises coffee and milk, 10 do. cocoa and milk, 2 do, cream of tartar. 2 do. tartarie acid, 60 kegs Fwbank'a nails, 1 bale corks, -1 bales wrapping paper, 1 case carpenters' pencils. 216 boxes candles. 6 cases tin tacks, 1 do, playing cards, 1 do. floor cloth, S do. tumblers, 5 do. P. and L. s perfumery, 3 do. waterproof flotting, 59 kegs wire nails, 1 case boot uppers, 2 do. knives, 1 do. razors.—E. &H. Isaacs.

EXPORTS.

Per s.s. Taupo, for Russsell: 50 bundles Shingle3,l case, 1 parcel.

'SThe schooner Onward entered inwards to-day f rom Russell with 52 tons coal. The schooner Msiuor cleared at the customs to-day for Russell, in ballast, and will probably sail this evening. The s.s. Taupo, Captain Andrew. leave tins afternoon for Russell, with a. quantity of cargo, and one passenger—Mr Hood. The cutter Phoenix has left for Russell in The cutter Iris took a cargo of merchandise to Manga wai la^t evening. ■The s.s. Kovvena arrived on Saturday evening from Tauranga and Mercury Bay, with a general cargo and the following passengers :— V:-- Carder and children, Mrs Ferguson, Messrs Pilding, Parking on. Leaf, Jone3, Master Douglas, and a native. The s.-. iona is to leave this afternoon for Russell with passengers and cargo. The Italian war ship CH stefero Colombo left the harbour yesterday mening, for the purpose o£ continuing her cruise. We understand she i=; at present bound Tor South America.!} "The folio wing are the names of the passengers by the shin Chili, winch arrived on Saturday:— Saloon-Mr and Mrs Judson and child. Mes damsa Harris and Lawry. Messrs Sherrett and Boyd Second Class—Messrs Osbqrne and E=>dale. Steerage—Mr and Mrs Smith and 2 children, Messrs Watson, Lawrence, Cairns, Gunson, Baker, and immonds. 'Hie new paddle-steamer Tougariro is an nounced to make her first trip to the Thames to-rooirow morning. The schooner Atalanta cleared at the Customs 0:1 Saturday, and was to leave Onfhunga to-,lay The schooner William and Julia arrived in harbour from Huon Island, New Guinea, yes tsrdav She left on the sth February, and had lMit S E. winds and S.W. breezes during the Voyage passing the Three Kings on Thursday morning. The William and Julia brings a cargo, consisting of guano. . The Union Company's s.s. Taupo arrived in harbour last evening from Tauranga, Napier, and Southern ports. She left Port Chalmers, on tha aftsrnoon oE the 4thinst,, and experienced fresh S E. and E. winds to Napier, which was reached on Friday morning. From thence to arrival strong westerly winds and thick -weather. The Taupo brings the; following pas senc-T 3 •—Mr and Mis Hinde and servant, JDr and" Mrs Hector, Mr and Mrs Maclean, Mr and Mrs Sefton. Mesdames R. I. Browner, Wallace and 2 children, Kingland and child, Lantham and 4 children, Misses A. White, F. White, Martini, Buchanan, Moore, Gill, Hutcninson, Maclean, and Ward, Captain D'Albertis, Messrs Baccari, Pard, Murray, Jenkins, McKenzie, Allan Cocker, Mountfoid. Thompson, George Waller, Allen, Shearman, Greene, Edwards, Lewis, Martin, Macfarlane, H. F. Anderson, Morton Hastie. Pile, McDermott, and Ei. White; 17 steerage. We are indebted to the courtesy of the purser for Southern files and other favours. Thn Lady Don, schooner, left Lyttelton for the Manukau on Saturday.. The barque Chasca. was Drought up from the powder ground to-day. She will come along side the wharf to-morrow morning, and com mence discharging at once. . The cutter Thistle cleared at the Customs to day for Poverty Bay via Kennedy Bay, with 5 00 feet timber, and will sail this evening. She is to load with 20,000 feet timber at the latter The cutter Wangarei cleared outwarda at the Customs to-day, in ballast, for Russell. The s.s. Taranaki arrived this afternoon m iihc Manukau from the South. _ A bri* was signalled early this morning, but had not got up the harbour when we went to Tc-ess. She will probably turn out to be the Elliotts, from Adelaine. with a cargo or gram.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Napier, this day. The 3.5. Go-ahead arrived from Auckland last nisht" Gisborne, this day. The s.s. Pretty Jane arrived from Auckland on Saturday e^enine. Tho cutter Coralie entered inwards tevday from Russell with a cargo consisting of 44 tons CCTiie schooner Fawn has arrived from Russell with 40 tons coal. . • The ketch TMtiri cleared to-day for Waiheke in ballast.

CHIEF POST-OFFICE, AUCKLAND.

Mails wn.r, Ci-osk as Under — For Thames, this day, at 5 p.m. and 5,30 p.m.; and to-morrow, at 8 a.m., and 5.30 p.m. For Waiheke and Coromandel, per Argyle, on Friday next, at 2.30 a.m. . For Russell, Wangaroa.andMongonui.per lona, this day, at 4 p.m. For Whitianga, Tauranga, and (Jpotiki, per Rowena, this day, at Ip.m. _• For Taranaki and Southern Provinces, per Taranaki, immediately after arrival of Aus tralia from Honolulu. , For Australian Colonies, Batavia, Singapore, China, and Japan, via Torres Straits, per s.s. Australia, immediately after her arrival from Honolulu. , For Waiwera, Kawau, Omaha, and Matakana, per Annie Milbank, to-morrow at 10 a.m. For Tryphena, per Three Brothers, to-morrow, at 9 a.m. For Russell, per Golden Isle, to-morrow, at 11 For Napier, per Southern Cross, to-morrow, at Fop Wangarei Heads, Waipu, Wangarei, and Mangapai, per Argyle, on Tuesday next, at 4 For Tauranga, Gisborne, Napier, Southern Pro vinces, and Australian Colonies, per Taupo on Thursday naxt, at 3 p.m. S. B. BISS. Chief Postmaster.

NOTICE TO CORRESPONDENTS.

Toll-Bar.—Tho Public Works 1 Act, 1870, exempts from toll every animal belonging to:a person within a mile of a toll-gate going to or from water or feed.

BIRTH.

CREMEN.—On tho llth March, the wife of D. Cremen, of Parnell, of a daughter.

DEATH

LOCKIE.—On tho Ist instant, at Newcastle, Waikato, the beloved wife of Alex Loekio, aged 21 years, tho el lest daughter of James and Anne Chapman, late of lI.M. oSth Regt.— Home papers please copy. ROBERTS.—On the 10th inst,. at Ihe residence of Mrs. Russell, Upper Queen-street, One hunga, Mrs. Roberts, of Alexandra, eldest daughter of Mr. John Codling, Waiuku, aged 31 years, Tho funeral will leav.i on Tuesday, the 12th instant, at -1.30 p.m. Friends please accept this invitation.

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

MONDAY. MARCH 11. 1878.

~.* tiui cgiue that ucti atilrnti, Ptif the vTtoog ttatt nccfls tcilstsiwi. !*«> tils feture (h the dHMncc,

Mr Robert Stout, Member of the General Assembly for Caversham, who has accepted the portfolio of the Attorney-General, is a striking example of the rapid rise of men of intellect and energy in young communities, where the path to social dignity and public usefulness is not barred by those class dis abilities and prejudices which beset enter prise and education in old countries. Mr Stout, a ' comparatively young man, whose experience of public life ranges over but a few years, is a native of the far north of Scotland, fie was originally a school master iv Dunedin, in which capacity his talents and activity failed to find that scope for which they were fitted. He made good use of his leisure hours, apart from his scholastic duties, in studying for tho bar, passing an examination with much credit,, and very soon attaining a foremost position. Pie gained a reputationforgreat painstaking, for remarkable legal acumen, and forsterling honesty. His application to business was proverbial, and his habits of abstemiousness enabled him to bear a degree of mental and physical labour which astonished his professional brethren. One example of this will suffice. While attending to his professional practice, and studying for a political career, he yet found time to bear the whole literary and commercial labour Of a newspaper, Avhieh he had printed by one of the local offices. At' this time he began to take a share in the local politics of Otago, and was a prominent speaker at public meetings. He identified himself with all the prominent public movements, and was chiefly instrumental in the suc cessful advancement of the Dunediu Athenaeum. He was also a prominent leader in the temperance movement. He was elected to the Provincial Council, and became Provincial Secretary in Mr Macau drew's Executive, where his talents and business capacity were soon recognised. He was an ardent provincialist, a consistent opponent of the Abolition policy, and he only reconciled himself to the constitutional changes of the Vogcl-Atkin sou Government when they Avere generally recognised as inevitable and resistance vain. On the 21st of August, 1875, Mr Stout was elected to represent Caversham in the House of Representatives, the seat hav ing become vacant by the death during the session of that year of Mr W. A. Tolmie. In Parliament Mr Stout has been a firm unwavering supporter of Sir George Grey, and by his admirable tact and eloquence has rendered invaluable services to the Party. At the outset of his Parliamentary career, Mr Stout, like the majority of new members, was carried away by his enthusiasm for the caus>e, and perhaps spoke more frequently than was altogether be coming in a comparative novice ; but his views were always sound and practical, and even when they were unpopular with a majority of the House he did not shrink from giving expression to them. Ho possessed clear political foresight, liberal opinions, and popular instincts ; and he had confidence in the soundness and ultimate success of the policy enunciated by the party to which he was loyally attached. Mr Stout's devotion to his Parliamentary duties, his careful study of the forms of the House, his acquaintance with constitutional history and law, and his imperturbable coolness, rendered him a formidable champion of Sir George Grey, to whom on many occasions last session he rendered signal ".service. He was invari ably so well-armed with " points of order," and entrenched behind precedents, that 011 more than one occasion lie was • able to successfully question the ruling of the Speaker. At Committees he was indefati gable, and there Mas no matter too intricate for his industrious and incisive intellect. He assisted Messrs Macassey and Rees in the conduct- of that cause eelebre, the " Waka Maori" prosecution; in which a signal triumph was secured, and a severe blow struck at the Atkinson Ministry. When the latter went out of office, Mr Stout, whose assistance had been frequently sought by the late Government in drafting non-political measures, was generally re garded as the coming Attorney-General ; but the same obstacle which debarred Mr Rees from joining the Ministry—the un desirability of giving undue influence in the Government of the colony to any particular Provincial district—^operated also in his cane. Both gentlemen were so loyally de voted to Sir George Grey, and so self-sacri

fieiug, as to subordinate their personal in terests andlaudable ambition £0 the welfare of the party ; and despite the over tures made to them by the leaders, they declined to accept portfolios. The retirement of Mr Larnach, however, has opened a way for the appointment of another Otago member to the Ministry, and Mr Stout will accordingly be gazetted to morrow. He has thus won his way to a position of honour by habits of sterling honesty, industry, and perseverance—a position to which all young and rising politicians shouldlaudably aspire. He takes his place appropriately in |a Government i which has not been inaptly termed the "youn« New Zealand Ministry"—the Min istry in which Messrs Sheehan, Ballauce, and Fisher, are his colleagues. The acces sion to office of such men, and the retire ment of Mr Stafford to England, afford striking proof that the days of governing families are over, and the highest positions in the State are really open to every young colonist of ability.

A cabinet meeting was held this morning. Present : The Hon. J. Sheehan, Native Minister, the Hon. Hoani Nahe, and the Hon. Wm. Swainson to consider the formalities in connection with the gazetting of Mr Stout, M.H.R., to the Ministerial portfolio of Attorney-General. After a discussion the matter was adjourned until to-morrow after the- return of the Native Minister from the Thames.

Two men named Jack and Morgan were drowned in the Northern Wairoa, near Sail Point, on the 3rd instant. The men, it appeared, had been drinking at a sly grog shop some distance from Tikauui. A Maori woman named Toby was in their company, and was saved by swimming. We learn that a large number of tickets for the forthcoming ball in honor of St. Patrick have been sold, and that the affair is likely to be a remarkable success. The ball will be held on the evening of the IStli instant, in the Lome-street Hall.

The united prayer meeting at the Young Men's Christian Association to-day, under the auspices of the United Evangelistic Committee, was presided over by Rev R. Taylor. There was a moderate attendance. The attention of agricultural readers is called to a large sale of superior sheep and cattle, which is to be held at East Tamaki, on Wednesday morning, the 13th inst. The owner, we understand, ia parting with this stock, so that he may make room for a more extensive cultivation of corn.

The dog-collar season commenced on the Ist inst., hence it is necessary that persons who keep dogs should procure the Govern ment collar, or be subjected to the penalty of neglect. Wo learn" that collarless dogs are numerous at the North Shore, and as there will be a sharp official look-out during the present week, we particularly 'give our neighbours the hint.

The monthly inspection of the Hobeon and Victoria Companies will be held to morrow evening in the Drill-shed at the usual hour. Members of both corps are requested to be present.

The quarterly meeting of the Auckland Shipwright's Protection Society will be held this evening in the Albert-street Temperance Hall. The treasurer of the Home for Neglected and Destitute Children acknowledges with thanks a donation of twenty shillings from Master Harry Haszanl, a student at the Grammar school, in aid of the funds of the above institute.

To be Read with Two Pairs of Spectacles. —When a man leaves our side and goes to the other side, he is a traitor, and we always felt that there was a subtle some thing wrong about him. But when a man leaves the other side ; and comes over to us, then he is a man of great moral courage, and we always felt that he had sterling stuff in him.

The Orpheus String Band, which origi nated last year with' a few energetic young men of musical tastes, will give their first grand concert in the Devonporfc Hall, on Thursday evening .next, assisted by lady and gentlemen amateurs from the city. The programme is a choice one, with a full orchestra and twelve instruments. A num ber of interesting ballads will be given— "I'll think of thee," "Back hair down," "On the deep blue $ea," "We meet as strangers now," and others. A number of capital duets will bo also given, and anew march " Young Colonial," composed by Mr Ilaunkiu. The programme is extremely promising.

liev. J. IT. Fletcher, of Sydney, will deliver a lecture to-morrow (Tuesday) even ing, in the North Shore Wesleyan Church, in aid of the organ harmonium fund, entitled "Labour and Rest." The'subject is an excellent one, and in the hands of Mr Fletcher will certainly be interesting.

The Auckland Ladies' Benevolent Society will hold the twenty-fifth anniversary on Friday next. This Society, during its life of a quarter of a century, has been the meana of doing much good in assisting cases of individual and family distress, and as such deserves well of citizens.

The prediction which was hazarded with reference to the Maori Chief Tarapipipi when he declined medical advice^ and trusted to Maori charms, has been fulfilled. The doctor desired to administer remedies, but the obstinate chief made up his mind that he was about to die. When a Maori gives way to superstitious apprehensions of this character no amount of persuasion will disabuse his mind, but he resigns himself to death with the indifference of a Stoic. This was the case with Tarapipipi, who died at 8 o'clock on Saturday night, in spite of Maori incantations and a special form of Tariao prayer obtained from the King.

A woman escaped from the Auxiliary Lunatic Asylum on Saturday night, and was not heard of till late yesterday afternoon. It has not been ascertained where she passed Saturday night, but on Sunday morning she paid a visit to an old acquaintance in Chapel-street. During the day she exhibited some rather disagreeable eccentricities, so -when evening came her hostess communicated with the police, who tenderly conveyed the good lady back again whence she came.

The cricket match at tho North Shore on Saturday last between the Victoria and North Shore teams was decided in favour of tho latter in the first innings, by two runs.

The Presbyterian Church of St. David, opposite Kyber Pass, was re-opened yester day by Rev. David Bruce. The building has been used as a school for the children of thedistrict, audwas in amiserablejcondition, but since it has been taken up by the Presbyterians of that part of tho city it has been re-shingled, painted, and entirely re stored ; and with its now pulpit, chandelier, and comfortable seats, is a pleasant little church, amply sufficient for the present congregation. The church possessSS a neat harmonium, and a very select and credit able choir of singers. The church was well filled by a respectable body of people. Rev. David Bruce preached in the morning from Phillipians, chap. 2, verse 21. " For all seek their own, not the things which belong to Jesus Christ." At the close of an'eloquent discourse, Mr Bruce stated thatthe Sunday school, in connection with the branch church,would open on Sunday afternoons at half-past two o'clock . and on Wednesday and Friday evenings the choir would meet for practice. Rev. R. Sominerville con ducted the evening service.

A gentleman in Ponsouby has lost his magpie, a garden bird of remarkable sagacity, which would imitate the human voice so perfectly that it was almost im possible to distinguish his clear voice from that of the maid-of-all-work. He would even imitate the children siaging in tlxe Franklin-road school, and would sing Moody and Sanky with musical sweetness, his favorite being " Come* work in My vineyard, there's plenty to do." The owner of Maggie will reward any one who will return his garden companion.

I After wo'went to press on Saturday, the following events of the Auckland Amateur Athletic Club were contested :—Tug ol War—lst heat, Remuera beat A. 11.0. ; 2nd team (2nd heat). A.R.C. beat Banks ; final heat, A.R.C. beat Remuera. Quarter of a Mile—R. Duder, 1 ; A. Hughes, 2 ; J. Nolan, 3. Hurdle Race—lst heat, W. W. Robinson, 1; Nolan, 2; 2nd heat, T. Warnock, 1 ; T. Spry, 2 ; final heat, Warnock, 1 ; Nolan, 2; Spry, 3. Pole Jump—Whewell, 7ft. 9in., 1 ; Woodward, 7ft. 3in., 1 ; One Mile Handicap—A. Barnes, 40 yards, 1 ; H. Davy, 45 yards, 2 ; W. Mackay, 60 yards, 3. The loss by the fire at Riverton is estimated at £10,000, only half of which was insured. The discovery of a bed of slate and a vein of silver is reported near Picton. The Soldene Opera Troupe has left Wellington en route to Adelaide. The attempt to form a Constitutional Reformi Association at Wellington has fallen through. We would remind ratepayers who have not paid all city rates due, that in com pliance with the Corporation Act, then name must appear in the defaulters list, and will be struck out of the burgess roll unless the same be paid before the 31st of the present month, and it "must be remem bered that ever pound of rates unpaid repre sents an equal loss to the city—the Go vernment subsidy being pound for pound received. There were only two cases set down tor hearing this morning, before Judge Fenton in the District Court. The first case was not called on, and the second, viz., Vaile's Rotary Engine Company v. Lewes Brothers, claim £100, on shares,was not heard; Mr S. Hesketh, for the Company, stating that he was instructed to ask for a withdrawal of the action. (Mr George appeared for defen dants.) We understand that a friendly suit is be ing arranged between the City Council and the Harbour Board, to be heard before the Resident Magistrate to-morrow, in order to test the liability of the Owners of property on the reclaimed land to pay city rates. The question to be decided is whether or not the reclaimed land is legally included within the city boundary, which is described on the north side as high-water mark. The Premier and Mr Macandrew were entertained at a banquet at Dunediu on Saturday evening. A sitting of the Assessment Court for the city of Auckland is to bo held to-morrow at 12 o'clock noon, at the Police Court. All objectors should appear in_ person, or their obiections will not be received. The members of the Sir Henry Havelock Lodge, Alexandra-street, intend to-morrow evening to hold one of their popular open Lod^e meetings. From the talent they have secured to assist them we have no hesitation in saying that an interesting and profitable meeting will be the result. We have been requested by Conte Canevero to convey his thanks to the manager of Auckland railways for his courtesy in placing a carriage at the disposal of the officers of the chip for a trip to the Waikato. The Count regrets that the short ness of his stay precluded his taking advantage of this kind oiler. The Count also expresses his satisfaction With the courtesy and civility which he experiences from all classes of the citizens of Auckland. It was not Ids intention to visit Auckland, but having heard so much of the beauty of the scenery he determined to call here on his way to San Francisco via the South Sea Islands. The stay in Auckland, though necessarily brief, has been mutually agreeable and profitable to the officers and crew of H.I.M.s. Cristeforo Colombo and the citizens of Auckland, and will ensure a cordial reception for any other ships of the same nationality that may visit this port. Messrs Cochrane and Son held a sale of properties to-day by order of the mortgagee. The jcottages in Albert Street were sold separately, one brought £63, and the other £131. The villa allotments on the Hobson Bay road were not sold. The annual race meeting at the East Tamaki Heads farm is announced to be held on St. Patrick's Day, (Monday, March 18th,) the first race starting at 12.30 p.m. A good programme has been prepared for the occasion, including a Handicap Hurdle Race of 25sovs, Maiden Plate of 15sovs, St. Patrick's Handicap of 30sovs, and Flying Stakes' of 20sova. The races will be run under the lules of the Auckland Racing Club. Nominations for the Handi cap Hurdle Race, and St. Patrick's Handi cap, will close to-morrow evening. Tenders arc required for supplying refreshments, and for race cards. The Hon. the Native Minister and the Hon. Hoaui Nahe left town by special train at a quarter-past eleven o'clock this morning, in order to attend the banquet to be given by the sons of old colonists at Hamilton to-night. The following gentle men accompanied them :—Messrs Grace (Private Secretary), \J. A. Tole, M.H.R., J. Mackay, Macaonald, Mayor of the Thames, Preece, Jas. Russell, E. M. Edgcumbe, "Bay of Plenty Times;" Captain Fraser, R.M., and Major Ropata. The arrangements, which were made under the supervision of Mr Mc- Donald, of *the Railway Department, were of the most satisfactory character. The Native Minister will return to-morrow morning, and will proceed to the Thames to-morrow evening. The banquet at Hamilton is likely to be a great success. The arrangemente have been for some time past in the hands of an energetic Committee who have spared neither pains nor expense to invest the affair with eclat. We learn that the Waikato natives arc much in terested in the Hon. John Sheehan's visit to Hamilton, although a slight misunder standing is said to exist to* the effect that Sir George Grey has also gone lip to-day. About an hundred native 3 were to be seen leaving Taupiri this morning at 7 o'clock, and walking up the railroad, intending to receive the Native Minister at Newcastle. At Rangarlri between 80 and 90 Maoris were squatted along the bank as the special tiaiu ran up, giving Mr Sheehan an hearty welcome. Photography is one of the most useful arts of modern times ; andjthe process of development it has undergone, since the early days of daguerrotyping, to the latest improvements made, is an evidence of the universal patronage the professors of the art have received. One of the latest and greatest advantages obtained is that of the "enlarging process," by which portraits may be secured of almost any size to full life-size, from the ordinary carte-de-visite. We were shewn to-day several portraits taken by this process and enlarged by Mr E. Norm, of Queen-street, and that gentle man (whose advertisement may be seen iv another column), states he will shortly ex hibit some well-known lite-size portraits at his gallery. His enterprise deserves success, as the whole of his apparata aud lenses in this department are made by himself, and reflect great credit upon his skill and in genuity. The Committee of tke Pitt-street Mutual Improvement class have issued their sylla bus for the winter session. The inaugural meeting is fixed for the ISth inst., when special addresses will be delivered by the President, by Rev. W. J. Williams, and other giutlenion. The subjects announced for essay and debate are varied and interest ing, comprising elocution, biography, poe try, and politics.

POLICE COURT.—This Day.

(Before J. Cssgrave, Esq., J.P., and F. L. Prime, Esq., J.P.) MEBRIATES.. Joseph McGee and Samuol Weston pleaded guilty to being drunk. Fined 5s and costs.

STEALING A PONY.

Jas. Thompson was charged with feloniously stealing a pony worth. £8, the property of David Bruce, at Alexandra. Mr Pardy asked for a further remand. Mr Thorno, on behalf of the prisoner,

opposed the remand. He r-aid the police were simply being made tools of by design ing persons, who wished to extort money from Thomson. ~ Mr Pardy said if this were so, it would surely be better for Thomson that the case should be carried through. The Bench granted the remand to Mon day next. Bail was accepted, himself lor £50, and two sureties for £25 each. BREACHES OF THE BY-LAWS. Terence Brady was fined 2s 6d for being away from his vehicle in the Grafton-road, and Henry McGinn was mulcted the same sum for not having a light affixed to his cart at night.

Supposed Infanticide.

A Woman TJn&er Suspicion

(BY TELEGRAPH.)

(From our Own Correspondent.)

DUNEDIN, this day.

The facts adduced at the inquest are these : —The child wheD found was nicely dressed, the body was black all round the neek,and something was coming from under its nose. There were no other marks on the body. The person finding it believed at the time the child had been choked. Nora Bohnua, a nurse living at Port Chalmers, identified the clothes as belonging to a Mrs Canter, whom she attended on Feb. 14th. The latter told her she had come from Melbourne two months before. She was confined with a boy, next day. To the best of her belief, the body produced was that of Mrs Canter's baby. The clothing was the same, and the child had a Jewish nose. During the time the child was in her house it was quite well. Mrs Canter stayed with her ten days, and went to Dunedin, leaving the baby with her. On the loth she received a letter from Mrs Canter, telling her to have the baby ready by the following Tuesday, as she intended to coll 'that day and take the baby away. When she left on Sunday Mrs Bohnna told her not to leave the baby with her. She said this because she had already left the luggage away, and did not take to the child as a mother. On Tuesday night she left, going to the house of Mr Jones, near the Upper Port Chalmers' railway-station, in order to be near at hand for the train next morning. When leaving she gave the address to Dunediu and not to Blueskin.

Dr Dry?dale deposed that he attended Mrs Canter in her confinement, and identified the 'child produced as hers. She told him she had lived at Melbourne, and had been travelling in the North, and was intending to return to her husband in Melbourne, but ehe did not like to go in her condition. SJ*e did not appear to be fond of the child.

' Thomas Jones, a shipwright at the Port, said that a lady stopped at his house on the evening of the 25th, and next day he accompanied her to the railway. She then had a child in her arms rolled up in a shawl. The next time he saw her was on Saturday last, when she came from Dunedm by train" She had no baby then. Kate O'Brien, servant at Doag's res taurant, Port Chalmers, deposed that at 11.40 on Saturday night last a lady came and asked for accommodation. She said she was going next clay to Oamaru. She said she kept a hotel in Dutiedin, and gave her name, but not " Canter." She took her to be a Jewess. She appeared to be quite upset about something, and stupid in her manner. Her bedroom was next to witness's, and all night she kept talking about.

Tho police will produce Mrs Canter at the adjourned inqueat on Wednesday.

THE SPRINGBANK FIRE.

Between half-past one and two on Sunday morning the firebells began to ring violently, and gou going to their windows, the citizens became aware of a bright glare in the westward sky, which indicated a con flagration in the neighbourhood of Pon sonby. The weather was about as bad as it could be. The rain descended in torrents, and there was a strong cold wind blowing, consequently very few people turned out. The Fire * Brigade, however, under Superintendent Hughes, the Salvage Corps under Captain Butler, the "Newton Fire Brigade under Superintendent Malion, and the police under Superintendent Thom son, were soon under weigh, and arrived on the spot in an incredibly short space of time. The Auckland Fire Brigade stopped their hose reels and appliances on the Ponsonby road, but Mr Hughes sent on a hook-and ladder detachment, which proceeded till persons homeward-bound informed them that they could not possibly render any assistance. The Newton Brigade, however, arrived comparatively early, and assisted by the Salvage Corp, did good service by preventing the flames spreading. The fire occurred in the house of a labourer named Patrick Brady, situated in a street leading out of Richmond Koad, Springbank, near Cox's Creek. The building, which consisted of four rooms and a lean-to, was burnt to theground, nothing-worth mention ing being saved. Brady and his family were all in bed when it broke out. Brady himself is a heavy sleeper, but Mrs Brady was awakened by hearing a crackling noise. She immediately perceived that the house was on firo, and after rousing her husband and putting the children in a'i place of safety, gave the alarm to the neighbours, who rendered what assistance they could. The strong wind blew sparks on to the house of a Mr Arche, which is only 30ft. from Brady's residence, and if it had not been for tlie opportune shower of heavy rain a disastrous conflagration would certainly have ensued. Arches premises were not insured, but Brady's house was covered by the Norwich Union to the exteut of £100. There was, not however, any insurance oh the furniture and effects. The fire appears to have originated in the following manner : —At midnight Mrs Brady's eldest child—a girl of 12 years—got up to warm some milk for the baby, who is ailing. She was obliged to light up the fire with some dry ti-tree scrub, and it is pretty certain that after concluding the operation she1 left some of this extremely inflammable material near the red embers. It is conjectured that a gunt of wind must have blown the embers and the scrub together, creating a blaze which immediately set fire to the floor and wall of the kitchen. The only piece _of furniture saved was a small box, containing somo silver forks and a few presents given to the children: Tho total value of this does not exceed 7s"6d.

GREAT FIRE AT NORTHERN WAIROA.

Theke appears to have been a very fiery disposition of events both ill town and country during the last week. In addition to the town blazes we have now to report an extensive conflagration at Wtiarau bush, Wairoa river, which at one time threatened to destroy a number of houses. Wharau bush is the property of the Kopura Saw Mill Company, and is situated some twenty miles above the mill. The fire is supposed to have started at Naughton's workings, consuming a considerable extent of tramway. Here are situated several houses, inhabited by Mr Snowden (bush contractor).", Mi; C. Stevenson, wife and family (tour) ; Mr E. C. Frost, wife and family (3) ; Frank, a German; &c. There appears to have been very great difficulty iii saving these buildings ; this was only accomplished by the strenuous exertions of the proprietors. The fire ex tended to Snowden's clearing, where that contractor had a great quantity of timber felled and cut into logs ready for hauling to the river andj rafting down to the mill. Although our correspondent does not kuow the full extent of the damage it is feared that several hundred thousand feet of timber have been destroyed.

CABLEGRAMS

Colliery Explosion at Kilsyth, Stirling.

TurbanceUrb! n£?s s ai§S 6 paPal

Eevival in the Money Market Consols Improved, (SPECIAL TO MELBOUENE ARGU S>^ « t .J^S*l? o **., March 9 ' A meeting of the Swiss Guard at the. Vatican demanded three months' pay concession usual on the death of of a Poiiff The disturbance resulting was quelled A colliery explosion has occurred at Eil. syth, Stirling. Sixteen were killed " The Oamaru six per cent, loan nf £60,000 was taken above the minimum^ 3 102 J. . ' •, Australian securities are resuming theii- m usual activity. 1 Consols have risen half per cent.' The wool sales proceed satisfactorily The prices named are without noticeable alteration.

AUSTRALIAN. AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

Special to "Stab."] ?GUINEA EXPEDITION. COMMEPtCIAL. SYDNEY. This day. The Colonist sails for New Guinea for certain on the 20th. The fare is £12 which carries 5 cwt. of luggage. There have been large arrivals of' potatoes, and the price is now £6 declining. MELBOURNE. Saturday. Chester won the Town Plate easily. 321 [reuters special cablegram.]

CESSION OF ARMENIAN TERRITORY TO RUSSIA.

LONDON, March 8.-' For The Turkish indemnity 1,410 millioa : roubles, certain territory in Armenia ■will' be taken, as representing 1,100 million roubles, and the balance of 310 million ~■ roubles to be paid in cash. TREATY OF PEACE, AND THE CON- " FERENCE. LONDON, March 8. I Earl Derby, in replying to a question, confirmed the announcement that a Euro- - pean Conference is to be held at Berlin, for':.; the holding of which Austria opened negoti- : ations on the basis proposed by England, ■ and added that the whole treaty of peace .• between Russia and Turkey be submitted ";, to the Conference. In the course of a long debate, Earl - Derby said, although the Treaties of 1856. and 1871 did not now virtually exist, they 9 must be held to be binding until Europe- J sanctioned a substitute. He hoped the 1 Conference would effect a European, and ' not merely-a Russian, settlement of the- | Eastern Question, which, at a later period, :. would -involve difficulties, the issue of" I which were uncertain. COMMERCIAL. Consols, 95|. Bank and market rates of discount, 2per. ;, The wheat market remains unchanged/ Tallow is dull of sale. . | Australian and New Zealand securities-. ■ remain unchanged. X Since the opening of the wool sales 65,100 I bales have been offered. The biddings were strong throughout. Inferior qualities^.' were slightly in favour of the buyer.

A WOMAN ON FEMININE EDU CATION.

(To the Editor).

Sir,—Will you kindly allow me to make a few Jtift remarks about your correspondents'letters on. ;£j3 the "Mutual Improvement Association" and . " Women's Education." It is high time that ■women should exert themselves, and strive, to- m rise out of the fa'.se position in which they havo '■' been held for so long. When mind and not sex is looked up to, then may we hope for a better state of things. But let us take heart, seeing that the -" lords of creation " are at last turning their attention, however slightly, to this im portant work of reform. We do not look for assistance to such as " H. F. 5.," who is evidently " behind the times," like our grandfathers, who \ protested against steam engines, etc., or the Puritans, who looked upon their dissentients as condemned sinners. With the exception of a few hard-worked teachers, who go in for ; - l( cramming in order to obtain certificates of • competency for appointments, there are, I j fear, very few women to turn their attention to any of the very important topics of the day. And who knows the good which might be effected if women were allowed a voice in - public matters.—l am, &c, Woman, Auckland, m March 4th, 187 S. -''nM

IMPROVEMENT COMMISSIONERS.

A meeting of the Improvement Commas-*" sioners took place this . afternoon in Mr 9 Prime's office, Insurance Buildings. Pre- ; * :; sent : His Worship the Mayor, and Messrs- O'Rorke, Fenton, Prime. The Mayor in the chair. The minutes of the last meeting; were .• read. Mr Fentou moved that the minutes be con firmed in the usual way. Mr Mackay's resignation was then read. Mr Brett hiov.ed that the same be ac- _.'.. cepted. It was moved and carried that Mr John Chambers be appointed in place of Mr Mac- M kay. - . ■ Mr B. H. Stevenson's resignation as .; secretary was read. Ife was moved and ; carried that the resignation be accepted, and that a complimentary letter be foi-v Avardcd to Mr Stevenson, expressing the:' Board's regret at losing his services. The meeting then adjourned till Thurs day next at 2.30 p.m

NEW ZEALAND LEAD AND GAL VANIZED IRON WORKS (LIMITED).

A meeting of the directorf and shareholdersof this company was held this afternoon in tne company's offices, for the considering or tno .; winding-up of the company.

Mr John Smith occupied the chair, , After some remarks from the chairman ana other of the shareholders, it was resolved to wind up the company, and the resolutions^ passed at the meeting held on Bth February;., were confirmed. ~ Mi- W. Coleman appealed for the creditors. It was further resolved thai the lease O£_ building, plant, macHnery. and stock-in-traae be sold by auction on Wednesday next, W Messrs M. Jones and Co. Mr T. Jenkins was appointed liquidatar. The meeting then separated.

MOUNT EDEN POND.

A deputation consisting of Messrs J. A. ' Tole, M.H.K., Ellyett, Suiter, and others, : waited on the Ron. the Native Minister on : Saturday with reference to the drainage °|i the lagoon at Mount Eden. Mr Tole reatt a report by Dr Young, M.D., addressed to g the chairman of the local board, urging tne drainage of the pond from sanitary reasons. ; The doctor considered the nuisance so great ,^ that he had authorised certain houses to oe . ;i removed, and he considered cases otsiok- ■ : uess to be' attributable to the pond^ Wm EUyett said two of his children bad suflerea ;i from disease generated by the nuisance. , The Native Ministei called in Mr Jieere, « engineer of the Board, and inquired "^JI was in possession of sufficient data to ena«e him to prepare plans and specifications 011. the work required. On receiving a_ reply & : -,; h the affirmative the Native Minister re quested Mr Beere «• prepare plaiu P^Par^ ': 4 atory to inviting tenders. Mr Tole said tne ■ Board was prepared to expend £1(X» on i» work, a sum considerably in excess Ql.iw | rates collected in the district, some oi w -^ owners of adjoining allotments wu U£® "-3 contribute, and other aid would be f&fefi coming. He also pointed ont _ that i^-> Petitions Committee had last session recom mended this work to the favourable coj_

EVENING STAIt MONDAY MARCH 11, IOTS,



m- CITY HALL "®» .Ij fURNisHi.NG Arcade. NEW GOODS JUST UNPACKED, AND QUITE NEW. CRETONNES, Large Lot New Colours and New Designs. " /New Brussels, from 4/9 „. t, o irTC , j New Tapestry, from 2/1 ■ CARPIiiio. i New Kidderminster, fro' 3 3/2 I Now Hearthrugs, from 6/6 /New Shape Walnut Suites New Reps for do. Fob the ' Green and Crimson Silk Rep } £ § DRAWING-? Black and Gold do. fo © ROOM. / Fawn and Gold do. jKg New Pattern Walnut Tables VNew Inlaid Flower Stands 12 feet wide, 3/ per yard 3 „ 2/ Oil Canvas, /9 ~ Linoleum, all widths Handsome White TwistandßullionFringos, v for Bed Hangings W Ilandsomn White & Fancy Belgian Damask, for do. Turkish Towels, very large size, 1/3 and 1/9 Superior Fancy Oil Baizes, for tables Immense Variety in Ladies' Dres3 Buttons. Solloway, darliok & Oranwell, City Hall Arcade, QUEEN-STRIiET, Auckland. CYBIN.BT FACTORY .. Lome-street SUPEItIOR SAMPLKS of Syduey and Kew Zealand Maize. Tartarian and Potato Oats, Table Potatoes, Flour, Oatmeal, Bran, Sharps, Barley, Jliaff, Oilcake Coal, &c, &c, always on hand. \V. .!. HUItST v"fe CO., \ol, C/UrtKN-STHHUCT. A.tiCIi:LAND Grand



rr\o AUiaoui/ryiusTcJ & riuslw . \V. J. HURST -oc CO. have o ■_. , , mentioned **$£*+$# fi^'S? moved to ,roduco sati S r>> t Ug 4 thjg district. Experience t< jacUcg ' tllat large and profitable returns can ) reH et\onby a judicious and liberal use o£thH Th<j flattering Testi monils from lead' flg ]f arme rß .iusfcify W. J. riura 4C 00. msr rOll g iy commending them to every Agncultr r - iat .Ji J writ^W ISLAND GUANO PE£>VVTAN GUANO MEXICAN do. BjCLLit. rsONEFLOUR i and £-mch BONEDUST BILLYARD'S No. 1 do. NITRATE OF SODA SULPHATE OF AMMONIA MURIATE OF POTASH SUPER-PHOSPHATE OF LTMK. SALT, SULPHATE OF LIMB. In addition to the above, W. J. H. & Co. are prepared to supply special Chemical Manures for stimulating weak Com Crops, and renovat ing Clover-sick Pastures, as well as the Potato aud Mangold mixture that for the last two sea sons lias attracted such favourable notice. Analysis prices, and other particulars Will on supplied on application at 101, Queen-street. TlTx T ENSIVE SHIPMENTS JPj op MANCHESTER GOODS. JUST OPE NED, Several Cases of CALICOES. SHEETINGS, TOWELLING, GLASSCLOTH, TABLE DAMASK, DAMASK TABLE CLOTHS, FRONTINGS, DIAPERS, &c, &C. . VERY GOOD VALUE. W. , KATTItAY, LINEN DRAPER & SILK MERCEK, XT K\V 71UL AN D XT OU H HI, ]M JLA XI -66, QUEEN-STREET. Auckland. OVAL INSURANCE COMPANY. Special Notice to Insurers. This Company, having intimated to the In surance Association their Withdrawal from Tariff Arrangements, is now prepared to grant Policies on all descriptions of Property at equitable rates. . ... Concessions will be made on first-class build ings and approved risks, in Town and suburbs, and for water supply and other protection, where made available. Special arrangements will be maao with Mortgagees, Solicitors, House Agents, Con tractors, and other largo irrsurers. The policy of the Company is promptness and liberality in the settlement of claims, and strictly honourable dealing in all its transactions. The Security of Insurers is unsurpassed by that of any Company doing business in the Colony. 0/rXliO. Vv. JUrlHib) Agen Office: Shortland-street, Auckland, Sih February, 1878. The usual Book and Sheet Almanacs for IS7B can be bad on application, or on nformation being sent to the Office. TTNION BANK OF AUSTRALIA. " [ESTABLISHED 1837.] Paid-up Capital £1.250,000. Reserve Funds £450,000. At a Meeting of Proprietors, held in London on the 30th ultimo, the proposal of the Directors to increase the Capital and resources of the Bank by the issue of 10,000 New Shares of £25 each, at a premium of Thirty-three Pounds per Share, as adopted at the Special General Meet ing of Proprietors, held in London on the 14th ultimo, was confirmed. The New Shares will be alloted to Proprietors registered in the Colonies on Ist proximo, in the proportion of one new share to every five old shares, and payment is to be made as under, viz. i — £15 per Share on the 15th March, 1878. £15 „ „ loth April £15 „ „ 15th May „ £13 „ „ 15th June „ No transfer of the old shares can take place between the Ist and 16th March, 1878, nor of the new until the full amount of £58 on each share is paid up. , All further particulars can bo ascertained on application to the Manager. (Signed), JOSH. PALMER, Chief Officer for New Zealand. Union Bank of Australia, Christcliurch, N.Z., 25th February, 1873. fT N I ON INSURANCE COMPANY OF NKW ZEALAND. y,fi^ . A.PITAL...^T t<: £2,000,000. UC X iTvA N D 15 RAN CH : QUKEN-S T R E X T, Next the Colonial Bank. FIRE DEPARTMENT. Inauranc granted on Dwelling - houses, Stores, Shops, Buildings in which trade is carried on, Merchandise, and Goods of e^ery description. MARINE DEPARTMENT. Hulls o£ Ships or Steamers, Merchandise o£ all kinds, Specie and Wool to United Kingdom, AT "OffW Ourmir.NT Rates. R. H. STEVENSON Manager. BONE DUSTS! BONE DUST! BONEDUST! To Arrive, about the middle of February: 500 TONS BONEDUST, Consisting of Billyard's No. 1, Boll's i inch, tinch, and Boneflour. W. J. HURST & CO., 101, Queen-street. FLOUR! 171 LOUR! JD Anderson and Co., R. Anderson McGill, Hassell, J. T. Evana and Co In sacks, 50s and 100s. B. T.ONKS & CO. Southbridge Bacon Curing Company, new cure Hams and Bacon. . itST The best brand in the market. Wholesale Agents—B. TONKS & CO, Knight's K.B. Jams. New Shipment. Wholesale Agents—B. TONKS & CO. Berny's Bonedust and Glutinised Bone Manure. Wholesale Agents—B. TONKS & CO Clover seeds. Clover seeds. Just to Hand, ex ' Afklles,' OUR FIRST SHIPMENT NEW SEASON'S O L O V E R SEEDS, CONSISTING OF White Clover Timothy Red Clover Rape Cow Grass Trefoil Alsyke &c., &c., &c. Turnip AND A Fine Collection of Farm and Garden Seeds. also, A Shipment of American Timothy. Samples of the above Seeds will be forwarded on application. Poverty Bay, Canterbury, and local Rye Grass, Cocksfoot, Ratstail, Poas Fescues, &c., &c, from carefully selected, samples, at lowest mar ketrates. & 101, Queen-street. T& H. C O O X E o Have on Sale EONE OF THE LARGEST STOCKS OF IN THE COLONY. Spkoial Items:— DRAWING-ROOM SUITES WALNUT TABLES CARPETS HEARTHRUGS LINOLEUM FLOORCLOTH IRON BEDSTEADS TOILETu LASSES CANIC-SRATED CHAIRS TOILIST-WARE DRAWERS MARBLE-TOP WASHSTANDS MATTRESSES FEATHER BKDS. A Small Shipment of CRETONNES and GASH MERES, New Patterns. All Goods at Lowest Rates. delivered free. Liberal Discount to Cash Buyers. Furniture Show-rooms .... C 7, QUEEN-STREET Steam Cabinet Factor]/ VICTORIA-STREET AUCKLAND STOCK AND MINING ASSOCIATION. To-day's Quotations— National Bank—Buyers, 72s 6d; sellers, 74s 6d. South British Insurance—Sellers, 793. Union Insurance—lss Cd ; sellers, 153 6d. N.Z. Loan (new)—4o-s; buyers, 40s. Guthrie & Larnach Co.-47s 6d. Auckland Timber Co.—Buyers, 50s; sellers, GOs. Union Sash & Door Co.—£lo. 7s 6d(£spaid up.) Union Sash & Door Co.—£s 7s 6d (50s paid up.) Moanatairi —645. Alburnia—s63 ; sellers, 565. Young New Zealand—Sellers, Is 6d. Kura.ui Hill—Buyers, 9s; sellers, 10a. Bismarck—Sellers. 8s 6d. JOSEHH NEWMAN, Chairman. Coloured



FINAL NOTICE. OUR ..TWENTY PER CENT. SALE Will Positively be Discontinued ON SATURDAY,' M^A R C H 16. REMNANTS, &c, AT A VERY GREAT REDUCTION, IN ORDER TO CLEAR OUT PRIOR TO STOCK-TAKING. A LARGE STOCK OF FIRST-CLASS CLOTHING. FURNISHING GOODS. MANCHESTER GOODS. HOSIERY AND GENERAL DRAPEUY Stili. on Hand . . AT *&. TWENTY PER CENT,1? REDUCTION. OUSHBROOK AND TF>RIDGMAN, DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, Sec, UPPER QUEEN-STREE T, Auckland, (Opposite the Army and Navy Hotel).



Look out for shams in the shape of poisonous mitations of tho People's favourite health beverage, Udolpho Wolfe's Schiedam Aro matic Schnapps. These detestable swindles often bear counterfeit labels or names closely approximating to that of the truo article. A close scrutiny should be brought to bear upon preparations purporting to bo the real Schnapps.



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To-night.