SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

~, n m ..mrr. (This Afternoon, 10.2 ,11011 \A Aillilv—-) To _ morrow ji, )rning( 10.29 SUN SET.—This Evening, 6.2 SUN RISK.—To-norrow Mornine:, 6.12 MOON'S A01i..-Last quarter, 26th, 1.29 a.m.

ARRIVALS.

Lady Don, schooner, from "Lyttelton (in the

Manukau) lona, s.s., Farquhar, from Russell Rowena, s,s., Sellars, from Tauranga

DEPARTURES.

Go-ahead, s.s., for Gisborne. William and Julia, schooner McKenzie, for Guam / Nile brig. Mcßurney, for Hokianga Lapwing, brigantine, for Lyttelton \ia Thames

IMPORTS.

P^r Lady Don, from Lyttelton: 767 sacks wheat.

Ex Fontenaye, from London : 100 boxes Price's candles, 5 bales wool packs 50 barrels herrings, 200 do. powder.—John Reid & Co. Per Go-ahead: 10 cases 2503 vestas, 12 pkgs. clothes pegs. 1 do. Lockwood's cutlery, 1 cask holloware, 2 cases perfumery, ■ 2 do. pictures, 1 do. looking-glasses, 1 do. china spirit barrels, 2 do. chairs.—E. &H. Isaacs. Ex ;Fontenaye: 70 pkgs. dried fruits.—E. & H. Isaacs. , ... Per Fontenaye: 1 pkg3. felt and carpet slip pers, 12 trunks childrens'boots, 2 pkgs. grindery. J. W. Hoare & Co.

Tbe brig Nile sailed last evening for Hokianga, where she will load with timber for Newcastle The schooner William and Julia sailed last evening for Guam. , __ „,,. The ship Fontenaye was brought up from the powder ground last night, and came alongside the wharf to-day. . ._,,.,■ The barque Sea Toiler is rapidly taking in ballast, and will most probobly leave for Ne%vcastle in the course of a few days. The passengers of the ship Fontenaye yester day made a presentation to Captain laylor, of that vessel, accompanied with the following very satisfactory testimonial:—" 21st March, IS7B. To Captain G. B. Taylor, ship Fontenaye: Dear Sir,—We, the undersigned passengers by the Fontenaye, from London to Auckland, on this the termination of our passage, desire to express our warm admiration of your unvarying courtesy and kindness to us while on board. At all times you shewed, in many ways, that you had the comfort and well-being of your passengers at heart, whilst in times of difficulty or danger Aye always felt that you were what the commander of a ship ought to be. We would ask your acceptance of the accompanying gift, not so much for its intrinsic Avorth, which is small, but as a memento (howe\'er slight) ot the pleasant days we have spent together. In bidding you farewell, we can only express the hope that an acquaintance so happily begun, niaa be renewed at some future time, and with every good wish, we beg to subscribe ourselves, yours faithfully, Mr and Mrs Percival Crane, William, M. Hill, Tom J. Tewnsend, A. E. Malet, A. Baird, Grace Baird. B. p. Smelt, Annie Smelt, Loza Mason, W. Hamben, I. E. Coles, J. F. Spence, James T. Starrat, M. M. The schooner Lady Don, with a cargo of wheat, arrived ia the Manukau yesterday afternoon. . , ... The s.s. lona. Captain Farquhar, arrived this morning from Russell, Avith a full general cargo o| gum, produce, fruit. Sec, and the following passengers :—Messrs Sw1?*, Cornish, Judd, Sim mons, Rathal, Gardiner, _.nd Watanepe. The b.s. Rotomahana i3 at present on the grid iron having her bottom cleaned. The s.s. Wanaka arrived at Gisborne to-day from Auckland. The s.s. Hawea may be expected to arrive in harbour to-morrow eA-ening, and will leave for Russell on Monday afternoon. The s.s. Taranaki is due in the Manukau on Monday morning from Southern ports. . The s.s. Go-ahead left this afternoon for Gis borne with a general cargo. The barque Chasca has entered outwards at the Customs for Guam. _~_,. The barque Glimpse is at present loading at Dargaville with timber for China. The schooner Blanche hauled alongside the wharf ast evening, and will, in all proba bility, commence discharging her cargo of copra and cotton into that vessel. „„_",. . The schooner Kenilworth left Lyttelton for Auckland yesterdayfw-th a cargo of wheat. Thescl.ooner Maud Graham cleared at the Customs to-day, from Onehunga, for Manukau Heads, where she is to load with timber. The brigantine Lapwing cleared at the Customs, and sailed to-day for the Thames. She will afterwards proceed to Lyttelton. The p.s. Hauraki was to leave the Manukau for Waitara to-day, with a general cargo of sundries. , . Captain Worsp and Mr Isaacs returned from the Wairca river this afternooj, after success fully raising the steamer Transit. The two cutters taken down were moored on each side of the sunken vessel at low Avater, with spars across and at the rise of the tide the vessel was floated alon-side the bank and made fast. When the tide fell she was bailed. The extent of lhe damage is unknown at prosent. The barque Sea Toller cleared at the Customs to-day for Newcastle in ballast. She is to haul away from the wharf this afternoon, and will most likely sail to-night or to-morrow. The schooner Wave of Life cleared at the Customs to-day in ballast for Russell. She sailed this afternoon. 'I he 3.p. Rowena arrived this afternoon from Tauranga with a general cargo. Entered Inwards.—Lake St Clair, barque, from Omaha, with 12 kauri spars, and 10,000 leet timber; Rangatira, cutter, from Little Barrier, with 50 tons firewood. , Cleared Outwards.—Lizzie, cutter, for Whangapoa, with a quantity of stores; Ranga tira, cutter, for Omaha, in ballast; Adah, ketch, for Thames, Avith powder; Lake St. Clair, barque, for Mahurangi, in ballast; Phoenix, cuttet, for Russell, with 5,000 bricks; Elsinpre, schooner, for Russell, with 3,000 bricks, and 10 bags lime.

CUSTOMS REVENUE.

The following is the return of the revenue collected at the Customs for the week ending tO-day:- £ id. Dnties 2181 8 10 Li-.ht-.ouse Dues » g ? Gold Duty 1! 1.. Arms Act .. .. • • • • • • 24 a 0 Merchant Shipping Act Fees .. .. 315 0 Other receipts M n ° Total £3001 0 6 The total amount collected to-day was' £229 10s sd. .

CHIEF POST-OFFICE, AUCKLAND.

IvlAir.s wir,i. Close as Undbb,- For Thames, this day, at 1.30 p.m. For Waiheke and Coromandel, per Durham, on

Monday next, at 2 p.m. For Russell and Kawa Kawa, per Hawea, on

Monday next, at 2 p.m. . For Russell, Wangaroa, and Mongonui, per lona, on Monday next, at 4 p.m. For Whitianga, Tauranga, and Opotiki, per Rowena, on Monday next, at Ip.m. For Waiwera, Kawau, Omaha, and Matakana, per Annie Milbank, on Tuesday next, at 10 a.m. _ For Taranaki and Southern Provinces, per Taranaki, on Tuesday next, at 10.55 a.m. For Norfolk Island, per Southern Cross, on Monday, Ist April, at 9 a.m. ■?•* For Australian Colonies, per Rotorua, on Tues

day, 2nd April, at 1 p.m. . Per s.s. Hawea, on Thursday, 28th instant, as follows:— „, ___ -r, i A For India, China, Mediterranean Ports, and Continent of Europe, at 2 p.m. For Tauranga. Gisborne, Naper, Southern Provinces, Australian Colonies, United King dom, via Suez and Southampton (for letters specially addressed), at 3 p.m. ~,.._._, For London, via Brindisi, and late letters lor Southern Provinces and Melbourne, at 3.15 For money orders, registered letters, and newspapers, at 1.30 p.m. Should a later oppor tunity offer supplementary mails will be for warded. _ , ..,_.-, Per s.s. City of Sydney, on Tuesday, April 2nd' For Sandwich Islands, United States of America, Canada, British Columbia, Central .and South America, and British and Foreign West Indies, at 3 p.m. For United Kingdom and Continent of Europe at 3 p.m. . For money orders, registered letters and newspapers, at 1,30 p.m. Late letters bearing an extra fee of sixpence in addition to the post age will be received by the Mail Agent on board the steamer up to the time of sailing.

S. B. BISS. Chief Postmaster,

MARRIAGE.

BATES—INNES.-On the 7th March, James, the second eldest son of William Bates, of Manukau Heads, to Elizabeth, the second eldest daughter of Thomas Innes, of Onehunga. —Thames and Herefordshire papers please copy. WILSON-CLARKE.—On tho 21st March, 1878, . by the Rev. S. J. Neil], James R. S. Wilson, of Coromandel, to Sarah Clarke, of Tararu, Thames Goldfield.

SYMONS-HALE.—At St. AndreAv's Church, on the 21st instant", by the Rev. A. Carrick, James Symons to Mary Ann Hale, both of Auckland,

DEATH.

HARESNEPE.—At her residence. Regent street, Kyber Pass, Anne, the wife of Wm. Haresnepe, aged 10 years.

The funeral Avill leave her late residence at 3.30 p.m. to-morrow (Sunday). Friends are respectfully invited to attend. MA HER.—On the 22hd March, 1878, at the Pro vincial Hospital, from injuries caused by burning, Honora Helen Mahor, daughter of James Maher, late Sergeant in H.M. 87th Royal Irish Fusiliers.

The funeral will take place to-morrow (Sun day), the 21th instant. Friends will please accept this notice.

In the estate of William Allen, formerly an hotel-keeper, of Opotiki, the liabilities were set doAvn at £290, assets, chiefly book debts, at £170.

The racing Avas very good at Timaru yes terday. In the Timaru Cup Handicap, lona was fir/jt, Bide-a-wee second, and Hippo campus third. Shillelagh won the Hurdle Kace, and Hoskin's Jack the Selling Hurdle Race. The Tradesmen's Plate fell to Templeton, Ariel being second. Luna won the' Consolation Handicap, Titania was second.

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

SATURDAY, MARCH 23, 1878.

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The reports of the meetings held in Great El-Rain on the Eastern Question received by the last mail shew that the feeling in England ran dead against any interference in "the Russo-Turkish quarrel. If war ensues, never Avill the English nation haA;e put forth its power more reluc tantly. One class, Avhich finds a very energetic representative in Earl Beaconsfield, has, no doubt, throughout done its utmost to plunge the nation into Avar. Of this section, Mr Treyeleyan, M.P., in a recent speech, very forcibly said : — " Whether Russia has access to the Mediterranean Sea, or Avhether she lias not, you may be very sure that this Government Avill never be at a loss for a pretext for ex tracting from the pocket of the taxpayer every penny Avhich he Avill consent to give. The present Ministry will ahvays be ready to increase the number of those naval appointments Avhich, Avith the acquiescence of a deA-oted majority, but with the dis approbation of every public man Avho has a spark of public spirit, they have, by going back on tbe principle of open com petition, secured for their oavii sons and nephews, and for the sons and nephews of their political supporter-. Noav that the army, the public offices, the Indian Civil service, are all protected from the in fluence of jobbery and patronage, the one and only opportunity for foisting bad bar gains ou the nation is through that naval service ou Avhich our very existence as a nation depends; and every dunce AA'ho is the son of a Minister's constituent, Avho can no longer be thrust iutoaregiinent, as in old days, AvillnoAV be sent into thenavy in ever in creasing nunioers, on the plea that our Medi teraneansquadronmiistbe strengthened, be cause Russian ships may traverse the Dardan elles."

But that the Avar is unpopular Avith the people, is attested by croAvdcd anti-Avar meetings, addresses from merchants and Chambers of Commerce, aud petitions from _dl parts of the country. This is not usually the feeling in England on the eve of Avar. Frequently, as in the case of the Danish Avar, and Polish insurrection, popular feeling favourable to British armed intervention has been far in advance of the will of the Government. In a country Avhere military service is not geiieralandcompulsory, where the army is raised by voluntary enlistment, a very strong anti-war feeling is not readily created; but in this case various causes have combined to make the nation reluctant that its soldiers should be ranged on the only side upon which the present Conserva tive Ministry Avould consent to place them. There is a feeling that if England had done her duty at the right time, by firmly insist ing that the Porte should carry out those reforms Avhich she Avas bound by treaty obligations to make, the bloodshed of the past year would have been prevented. This is all that was asked from Turkey in return for the expenditure of the Crimean War, andtho interests of liberty aud justice demanded that the claim should never have been relin quished. Another reason that has exercised its due Aveight is the objectless character of any Avar on the side of the Turk. England, after paying interest for twenty years on the debt contracted for the Crimean War, has had enough of such barren and fruitless vic tories. Mr Forstcr, M. P. addressing a large anti-Avar meeting at Bradford, very forcibly expressed the rational and popular view on this subject. lie said : " Although avc should have no ally, avc might have to fight more than the Russian. 1 do not say we should be beaten. I knoAV Avell English endurance, bravery, resources, and Avealth, and English power. It Ls possible that avc might keep the Avar going on for " tAvo or three campaigns," and that by conscript avc could raise au army that Avould compete with the Russian army. But what should avc have done if Aye had pledged ourselves to re-organise her Government, to maintain Moslem rule over Christians? avc should have made ourselves responsible before God and man for the maintenance of Turkish rule and tyranny. Is that England's duty ? (Cries of "No, no.") I say there are no efforts within the poAver of the Constitution that I will not make to preserve my country from this calamity. (Loud cheers.)" A third and equally potent reason is the conviction that while Turkish integrity is not Avorth fighting for, the repression of Russian aggrandisement is a European question, of much less importance to Eng land than to various continental poAvers. The papers by the mail contain eloquent ad dresses on this subject by various leading members of the British House of Commons —Mr Mundela, M.P., Sir H. Cholmeley, M.P., the Hon. A. Herbert, M.R.the Earl of Morlcy, Mr Thomas Hughes, QO, and many others. One extract from the speech of Mr Forster Avill suffice :—

" I consider there is no danger of Russia obtaining possession of Constantinople, and Avhy ? Because not only England is opposed, but Europe is opposed (cheers) ; and I go further, and say it is not especially our business, by English troops or English money, to keep Russia out of Constanti nople. It is a European business, and it is still more Austrian, and still more German business (cheers). The very existence oi Austria is at stake, and she knows it, and Russia knows that she knows it. If Constantinople Avere in danger, it Avould be more the duty of others to defend it than it Avould be the duty of the Bradford artizan (cheers). The only danger Aye have to fear is that to our Indian Empire. The danger that Germany has to fear is one that concerns every homestead in Germany. In the Crimean Avar Aye fought the battle of Prussia, and we gave her the strength by which she has noAV become the nucleus of a great and united Germany ; but Aye are not going to fight their battles again. (Cheers). Her dauger is an alliance be tween France and Russia, and Bismarck knows'very well that if Russia Avere to obtain Constantinople, he would run the risk of finding himself hemmed in between his recent enemy, France, and a more powerful Russia. When I Avas at Constantinople I heard something of the government of the Armenians by the Turk, and the outrages committed by the Turk. If you Avere to appeal to the Armenian people at this-moment you Avould find that they preferred the Russian to the Turkish Government."

Happily for the honour of England, and the prospect of a permanent settlement of a question which has been the source of so much oppression and bloodshed, the moral influence of public opinion Avas sufficient to veto Earl Beacoii-field's personally ambi tious and bellicose projects. As the Hon. Mr Herbert declared, the nation would not sacrifice its blood and all that it holds dear to save Lord Beaconsficld from the laugh which might be provoked in Europe by " his attempt so unsuccessfully to play a second hand Bismarck." Since the conclusion of the Avar Avith Turkey the circumstances have Avholly changed, and the opinion of those avlio believed that a strong European combination would actively oppose any dangerous development of Russian ambiti. n will probably find its realisation, unless the precipitancy of the British Cabinet throws England again out of the European concert. Reluctant as the nation may be to engage in Avar there is no lack of con fidence in its resources, and there will be no Avant of readiness in putting them foith for the protection of well - defined interests. The only thing to be appre hended, now that disinclination to sully the national honour hy a Avar on the side of oppression is deprived of its object, is the danger that the people may not. be so discriminating in • distinguish

ing Avhat is material to the interests of the Empire ;Turkishmisrule and other consider tiona out of the question, a brush with the Muscovites Avould probably be extremely popular, and a proportionate danger arises of rushing into war Avithout sufficient excuse for so serious a step. The experience of the past few months, however, gives confidence in the intelligent exercise of pubiic opinion on this matter, and if Avar —Avhich, it is to be feared will yet prove inevitable —should be entered upon, the country Avill not have to charge itself Avith inviting defeat by the badness of its cause and the disunion of its people.

We have to apologise for the non-inser tion of letters from the Rev. S. Edger on "The Working Men's Club aud Good Templarism ;" from Mr Charles G. H. Hill and " R.F." on the same subject; and from Mr Chas. Atkin on the Eden Terrace Pond. These were intended for insertion to-day, but at the time they Avere received it Avas found impossible to prepare them for this evening's issue. They Avill appear on Monday. With reference to the proposed teachers' testimonial to the Inspector of Schools, we learn that it has not been presented, Mr O'Sullivan having declined to receive it as soon as he became a-vare of the move ment. The proposal originated Avhen it was thought that Mr O'Sullivan Avas about to leave the province, and assume the office of Chief Inspector for the colony, Avhich he has since declined. A general desire AA*as then expressed that he should not be alloAved to go without some testi monial to the esteem in Avhich he is held by the teachers throughout the province. The Hon. the Native Minister does not accompany His Excellency the Governor to Waikato, but AA'ill return to the Thames early next Aveek.

A lecture of a very interesting character is announced for Monday evening next, in Pitt-street Weslevan Church, by Rev. J. H. Fletcher, of' Sydney, on- "Richard Baxter," the famous Nonconformist preacher, and the friend of John Hampden, the patriot. A lecture on the author of "The Saints' Everlasting Rest" cannot fail to be of a most interesting character, even to those avlio stand apart from the particular sect Avhich claims the pure minded and zealous Baxter, Avho ay.'s scoffed at and insulted by the notorious Judge Jeffrey, an i taunted by a corrupt generation. The times of Baxter and his struggling associates are worthy of study, and may seive to make us thankful that Aye live in a later age. Selections of music Avill be given by the Pitt-street choir, and a collection made.

With reference to'the Avater supply to the City East School, upon Avhich some con versation took place at tho Board of Educa tion meeting yesterday, Aye are informed that application Avas made to the Board of Education, as Avell as to the School Com mittee, for payment, and they both re pudiated their liability. This, Avith the non-payment each month since the supply has been laid off, Avas the cause of a notification to the effect that the supply Avould be cut ofi unless payment Avere made. The " Geography of the Pacific Ocean," by James Adams, B. A., head master of the Parnell Grammar School, published in Collins' School Series, is an admirable little work, containing an immense amount of in teresting information about the numberless islands of the Pacific Ocean—their area, population, and products. The book also contains a very complete map of the various groups, and of the ocean currents of the Pacific, together with a number of smaller illustrations.

William Cobbett, the elder son of the celebrated writer and politician of the same name, died in January last within tho pre cincts of a Court of Laav, in his eightieth year. Cobbett, though well educated and a lawyer, was an unsuccessful man ; and, chiefly through his obstinacy passed tAventy years tho prime of his life—in prison. He inherited none of his father's siugular abili ties, and the best of his several pamphlets would not bear reading a second time. He resided for several years at a simple cottage at Bedfont, near Staines, a Middlesex vil lage Avhich poor Tom Hood immortalised iv one of his poems on the peacocks of Bed font. Cobbett's Avife Avas his truest friend, and "Mrs Cobbett again," will be remembered by newspaper readers of twenty and thirty years ago. A ncighbourof the eccentric sou of old Cobbett, of Farnham, says, in a communication from Staines ; Cobbett was mad upon maize, or • Cobbett's corn,'and believed that he, and not his father, introduced it from America into England ; and his Bedfont garden Avas full of maize, which amazed his neighbours, who Avere unanimous in believing Cobbett to be " maize mad." He was an apparently hale old man, up to his eightieth year, tall, upright, venerable ; looking every inch the gentleman he avus born to be. Though accustomed to beard the Lord Chief Justice in his den, poor old Cobbett might yet often be seen gathering up the manure that fell on the highway. No game Ava_ too high or too low for him."

At the Board of Education yesterday after Aye Avent to press, a letter Avas read from Mr Thomas Steadman, member of the City East School Committee, asking for means to discharge the liabilities connected with the carrying on of the school of City East. Mr Steadman says : " The members of the above de not feel justified in dis charging debts out of their OAvn pockets a3 they have already done. It Avould be a great pity to have to close the school, as they fear Avill be the case, the city authori ties having threatened to stop the supply of Avater. If such a thiug does occur the committee will at once close the schools." Considerable discussion folloAved, Avhen Mr Luckie moved "That in respect to the proposal of the City East Committee to close the school, the Board directs it to be notified that no committee has poAver to close any school except under the authority of tho Board." The motion Avas carried.

Mr John HoAve HamerAvas brought up at the Police Court, Hokitika, yesterday, and committed for trial on eight charges of embezzlement. The amount embezzled is said to amount to a little over £1,000, and it is alleged that the defalcations began iv March last. Bail Avas alloAvsd in tAvo sureties of £500 each, and the accused in £1,000.

Whilst Aval king doAvn High-street the other day, Detective Jeffrey slipped over a stone and sprained his ancle. His is in capacitated from attending to his duties just at present, but hopes to be convalescent on Monday.

During the enquiry into the fire at the Eden Brewery yesterday, Mr Graham asked hoAV it Avas Mr Suiter had not acquainted the Norwich Union about the additional insurance effected Avith the New Zealand Co., and pointed out that the habit of effecting further insurances without letting the office taking the first risk knoAV had become so prevalent that the Insurance Association had advertised in the papers directing policy holders' attention to the conditions of their policies, shewing by doing so they rendered their protection void. Still this seemed to have no effect.

Particulars of Sunday .services appear on our third page. Mr S. Edger will deliver his annual sermon on Temperance to-mor 10AV evening in the Lome-street Hall, and the evening service for the people Avill be held in the Theatre Royal at the usual hour.

The anniversary sermons of the Parnell Wesleyan Sabbath School Avill be preached to-morrow as foUows :—Morning, by Rev. R. Taylor ; evening, by Rev. W. Kirk. In the afternoon at 3 o'clock, an address to the children will be given by Mr Salter. Tuesday evening, at half-past 6 o'clock, Avill be held the annual tea gathering ; the friends of the cause will gather to give sympathy and sup port to the school. The school officers and teachers hope to have capital congregations to-morrow on the three occasions, and Aye Avould add that the friends are not to go empty-handed, for after all this is the best sympathy. The little girl, Maber, who Avas severely burned a fortnight ago, at the corner of Elliott-street, and who was conveyed to the Hospital, died from the effects of the injuries ou Thursday night.

We direct attention to an advertisement on ■ the fourth page of this issue Avith reference to the new work by Dr. Goodrich, entitled '' History of the Sea." The author of the Avork is a gentleman of eminent literary and scientific attainments, and in the work under notice he has displayed a comprehensive knowledge of the history of the ocean, and great erudition as to its manifold Avonders. The book is beautifully printed, in the same style and type as the prospectus. The publishers are Messrs J*t W. Lyon and Co., of Guelph, Ontario, Canada, and of Sydney, Australia, Mr D. D. Reid is the agent. In testimony of the varied value of the Avork, Aye point to a number of opinions in this day's issue from Bishop CoAvie, Archdeacon Pritt, DiV Maunsell, aud Revs A. Carrick, W. Kirk, D. Dutton, C. M. Nelson, R. F. Macnicol, G. B. Munro, D. Bruce, B. T. Dudley, and Allan W. Webb. These local recommend ations form a substantial guarantee of the Avorth of Dr. Goodrich's " History of the Sea," as a Avork of solid and reliable infor mation.

We have great pleasure iv announcing to our Onehunga readers that the manager (Signor Borzoni) of the Italian Operatic Concert Company has made an arrangement Avith tho owner of the Masonic Hall to give one concert on Monday next, 25th inst This will be the only opportunity to hea this excellent and talented Company, which has just given a series of six concerts in Auckland with the greatert success. As the members of this Company are not so Avell known in Onehunga as they are in Auckland, Aye take great pleasure in pre senting them to the musical public. Signora Caranti Vita is a most admirable and graceful prima donna. Signora M. Venosta, the celebrated contralto, is a true and distinguished artist. She possesses one of the finest contralto voices, and deserves the success she has achieved throughout the opera and concert seasons. Signor Paladini (tenor) has a splendid clear voice, and is a good actor. Signor Camero (tenor) has certainly a powerful voice, aud has been fully appreciated in the principal parts he took during the opera aud concert seasons. Signor Tessada (basso comic) is a good comic artist, and is always a decided success. Mr Turrell, the young and clever Auckland pianist, is a most promising artist, and adds greatly to the value of this talented combination. Now Aye come to name Monsieur L. Caron, one of the greatest violinists avlio has ever appeared in this part of the Avorld. Mon. L. Caron is a Laureate of the Conservatoire of Paris. He has delighted his auditors in Auckland, aud at the Opera House and Town Hall of Melbourne. The Company possesses other artists of great value. The music IoA-ers of Onehunga should not miss this last oppor tunity of hearing this talented Company. Tickets may be obtained from Mr Falhvcll, chemist.

Through the courtesy ot Captain Grom send, divine service will beheld onboard the barque Lorraine to-morroAV morning, at 8.30, to Avhich all sailors in port are invited.

The verdict of the jury iv the Eden Terrace fire a\ as that it Avas an accidental bnrniug OAving to some defect in the flue.

The German Association met at the Park Hotel last night to celebrate the birthday of the Emperor of Germany, iioav the oldest potentate of the Avorld; his age being 81. Mr Yon dcr Heyde, president, in the chair; and Dr Hartmannin the vice-chair. A very pleasent social evening Avas spent, Avith the usual German enthusiasm, and the party broke up at a late hour. Mrs Yon der Heyde entertained a party of ladies at her residence to celebrate the same occasion.

A private telegram from the mine managei of the Bright Smile, Coromandel, to the manager, Auckland, received this morning, is to the folloAving effect : —Specimens in bank, 241 bs; taken out yesterday, 61bs. More expected. Nine tons quartz to grass.

A casual visitor this morning to that part Of the Supreme Court Building in which the Hon. J. Sheehan and the Hon. the Colonial Secretary, have temporary offices, would have ocular demonstration of tho fact that the Ministerial portfolio is very far from be ing a sdnceure. The spectacle of a score_ of individuals staudiug in a double row outside Mr Sheehan's door, each forming iv his OAvn proper person a distinct and separate depu tation, Avas one calculated to give rise to re flections of a peculiarly melancholy charac ter. It has been roughly estimated that during a short term of office, each Minister has received on an average 999 deputations each embracing four diiierent subjects.

Register !—Ratepayers of Ponsoney dis trict are reminded that unless their rates are paid on or before the 31st March instant, they will be disqualified for voting at the election of members for the General Assembly.

The iicav shares of the Union Sash and Door Company have been freely taken up. The store next to Mr Burton's dining rooms, in Queen-street, a feAV doors from the Theatre Royal, is occupied by the " Ameri can Novelty Company," and during the East week it has presented one of the usiest of Queen-street scenes. The store full of Yankee novelties, and Yankee notions, Avhich areof practical domestic use; Avith the exception of theproprietor's poetical Avelcome go the ladies, written by a poet of New York. The articles for sale are duly chronicled in a catalogue of 32 pages, in Avhich every article is explained in Mark TAvain style, viz., safety extinguishers, giant tack hammers, slicing knives, illus trated lamp shades, ne*v-fashioned tongs, smoker's pets, pie-crimpers, needle-thread ing thimble, egg-beaters, Good Templars' pens for Avriting Avatery epistles, Little Harry's Night Lamp, and a score or t\vo of other notions too numerous to mention in a paragraph.

At HaAvke's Bay, yesterday, The Agent Avon the Handicap Hurdle Race. Mufti beat Lara in the HaAvke's Bay Plate, but Avas disqualified ou the ground of a cross. The Tradesmen's Handicap produced a fine race. Twelve started. McGee's Luna Avon, Foam second. Lady Elizabeth carried oil" the Provincial Produce Stakes.

AUCKLAND V. ENGLISH- BUILT VESSELS.

RACE BETWEEN THE TONGARIRO

AND CITY OF CORK.

For sometime past, the steaming powers of the neAV iron p.s. Tongariro, which was built in England to the order of the North Shore Ferry Company, for the Thames trade, has been unfavourably criticised, and a great deal of interest Avas excited Avhen it became known about toAvn to-day that a race had been arranged betAveen the Tonga riro and Captain Casey's iron steamer City of Cork, built by Mr HawkesAvood, tliG course being from off the Raihvay wharf doAvn to Brown's Island. The time fixed for the start was tAvelve o'clock, and about a quarter of an hour before that time the tAvo vessels took up their positions, the Tongariro being ou the outside. A number of persons Avere gathered on the wharf to see them off, and others Avent with the A'essels. A good start Avas effected a feAV minutes after 12 o'clock, the Tongariro having a flight lead. The s.s. Durham, Auckland built, Avhich Avas advertised to leave for the Thames at 12, got away from the Avharf a few minuteslater, and it was understood that she would run doAvn with the other boats. She was about seven or eight minutes behind, but in spite of this, Captain Sommerville, Avith his accustomed spirit and pluck, brought the vessel round very quickly, and hurried off on the trail. The Tongariro, by the time the lighthouse was passed, had materially increased her lead, and the Durham Avas gaining rapidly on both. The lighthouse was reached by the Tongariro in 15 minutes, the pressure of steam on at the time being 981bs. After leaving the lighthouse, the Tongariro drew away more rapidly from the City of Cork. The Durham steamed

down extremely Avell, and gained rapidly on the others. The beacon off Brown s Island was passed by the Tongariro at 12 hrs. 42mins., and the City of Cork, at 12 hrs. 46 mins. 30 sees., the Tongariro therefore winning by 4_ minutes. The Durham passed the buoy about a minute later than the City of Cork. The time occupied on the journey was . , mins. Tongariro, ... ... ••• 37 City of Cork, 41£ Durham, about 31 When the vessels Avere on their Avay back it was found that the bearings of the Tongariro Avere very hot, and water was poured upon them. Some gentlemen Avho were on board the Tongariro during the race expressed the opinion that if the distance had been longer—say i<> the Thames-the City of Cork Avould have come off victorious on this account.

Destructive Firs at Russell.

(BY TELEGRAPH.)

[From our oavu Correspondent.]

KAWAKAWA,

this day.!£s

THE Prince of Wales Hotel is completely destroyed by fire. The building is a total loss. A quantity of the stock and furniture was saved. . The building was insured in th . NorAvich Union for £300, and the house, stock, and furniture in the Standard for £750.

FURTHER PARTICULARS.

The fire occurred at 7 o'clock last night. Mr Midclleton's Prince of Wales Hotel Avas occupied by Mr BreAver. The origin of the fire is unknown.

CABLEGRAMS.

RUSSIA REFUSES TO REDUCE INDEMNITY.

[reuter's special telegrams]

LONDON, March 21

The Emperor of Russia refuses to reduce the indemnity of 300,000,000 roubles de manded from Turkey.

The Secretary of State and the Victorian Crisis.

[Reuters Telegrams.]

LONDON, March 20th. Parliamentary papers regarding the Vic torian crisis are issued, and include a dis patch from the Secretary of State for the Colonies to the Governor of Victoria, dated 28th Feb., in Avhich it is set forth that Sir Michael Hicks Beach declines to express any opinion regarding the merits of the dis pute on matters appertaining solely to the Government of Victoria, and expresses a hope that mutual concessions may be made to bring about a settlement of the difficuties pending betAA'een tne. two branches of the Legislature, and that both the British Go vernment and Sir George BoAven Avill keep aloof from the dispute.

AUSTRALIAN.

(From our Special Correspondent.)

MARKET FOR NEW ZEALAND

PRODUCE,

NEW ZEALAND MINERS FOR

NEW GUINEA.

SYDNEY, Friday.

The Wakatipu's potatoes have reduced the market by nine shillings. The figure is £5 now.

Breadstuffs are easier. There is an active and a good market for New Zealand produce. NeAV Zealand miners are proceeding to NeAV Guinea.

The Albert Russell has arrived from New York with kerosene, and the Hopeful from Manilla Avith hemp.

THE TORRES STRAITS' MAIL. The Torres Straits' mail is at Cooktown, and the Bertha, steamer. Both have on board numerous Chinese and a large shipment of rice.

The Cricket Match.

(reuter's telegrams.)

MELBOURNE, this day.

The Australian Eleven made 153 runs; the Victorian Eighteen has ten Avickets down for three runs.

DARGAVILLE.

(From our OAvn Correspondent.)

THE LATE ACCIDENT

The evidence adduced at the inquest AVent to sheAv that Avhen the accident occurred the Aveather was perfectly calm. The lamentable accident seems to have occurred entirely OAving to the ignorance of the party of the dangers of the river. The funeral was largely attended. The bodies were buried in the Mangawhare cemetery. A procession of boats Avas formed. The local Foresters Avere present in considerable numbers, and the Regatta Band played the Dead March.

OPERA CONCERT.

The performance of the Italian Opera Com pany last night Avas under very distin guished patronage. In the dress circle Are observed His Worship the Mayor, CoL Whitmore, the Hon. John Sheehan, Capt. ToAvnsend, the officers of the Nymphe, and a goodly assemblage of our borough Avorthies. The entertainment proved extremely good, although S. Paladini was unfortunately uuable to appear in consequence of indis position. After Mr Turrell had opened the conceit Avith a fantasia on the piano, S. Tessada gave a buffo song, -'11 Postiglione" in a very humorons manner. Signoras Vita and Venosta than appeared, and sang a duet from Pacini's "Saffo." The ladies Aveie folloAved by S. Camero, who was in good voice, and gave a romance from '• L'Eliseia'Amort" Avith great effect. Signora Caranti Vita narroAvly escaped an encore for " Let Me Dream .Again," and Signora Venosto's "iNon verj" Avas loudly ap plauded. The first part'concluded Avith the prayer from "Mose," which avus really rendered very effectively. The second part ov " Intermede" as it Avas calledj consisted almost solely of a series of violin solos by M. Baron, avlio played exquisitely. The airs chosen were "La Mandolinata" and the " Carnival of Venise." M. Caron's execution of the numbeiless variations of the latter Avas simply extraordinary. The serenade from "Don Pasquale" brought the intermede to a conclusion and Aye, settled down in our seats to watch the third act- of "Faust." OAving to Signor Paladini's indisposition, Signor Camero played the title role, and we can honestly say he was a great success. In " Salve dimora," and the love duet, he sang Avith extreme delicacy and tenderness. Sa Vite made a charming Marguerite, and gave the " King of Thule" and the JeAvel Song really well. Sa Venosta doubled the parts of Siebel and Martha. Her rendering of the Flo Aver Song Avas as good as usual, and she played old Martha withconsiderablehumour. Signor Tessada took the small part of Mephistopheles, sheAving therein notable dramatic power. Altogether the perfor mance Avas a success, and Aye can only re gret the audience was not larger. TO-NIGHT.—FAREWELL PER FORMANCE.

The Company make their finaladioux, and Aye hope for-the honour of "the city they will have a full house.* The performance is under the patronage of the Choral Society, who have very kindly volunteered to allow their band to assist. All the favourite operatic selections will be given, and the

last ae;t of " Pipele" is to close «. evening.: On Monday the Company &" give an - entertainment at Onehunga.

KYBER PASS ROAD.

In pursuance of his letter Avritten to «, Hon. Mr Sheehan yesterday, Mr Tole hf day interviewed Mr Sheehan, in his Pnbr Works capacity, with the view of securing prompt action to be taken in reference to the impassable state of the Kyber Pass Road, obstructively intersected by th? railway bridge. The Hon. Mr Sheehan replied that he had given instructions^, the receipt of the letter referred to, to have ' the public protected, and also to ensure a thoroughfare equivalent to that hitherto

HIS EXCELLENCY'S VISIT TO WAI KATO.

His Excellency the Marquis of Nornianbv accompanied by Lady Normanby, Lord Hervey Phipps, A.D.C.; Capt. Maling Private Secretary ; Lieutenant £c Patourel, A.D.C.; and the Hon. Colonel Whitmore, will proceed to Waikato on Mon. day morning at 11. 15 a.m. by special train* After visiting Hamilton and Cambridge' and probably Alexandra, the party -wili ■ return via Ohaupo, and should the line b« in a sufficiently forward state, His Excel lency Avili preside at the inaugural cere-

POLICE COURT.—This Day.

(Before G. M. Mitford, Esq., and Colonel Nation, Justices of the Peace.)

THE GIDDY DKAUGHT. William Garrett, an old man, was fined 5s and costs for drunkenness. Alice Sarah Lamb, a young girl, Avas fined in the same amount for the same error. #

A DESPERATE AVOMAN. Sarah Clark, alias " Champagne Sarah," Avas charged with using profane language last evening, in Wellesley-street. The prisoner did not appear. Constable Hogan informed the Bench that, on going into her cell, he found the prisoner in a state of nudity : she having torn her clothes to pieces.

Sub-Inspector Pardy said, under the cir- : cumstances, the prisoner could not be brought into Court; and he had no other alternative but; to ask for a remand until Monday. The prisoner Avas a desperate ' character.

Remanded until Monday, in order that prisoner might have other clothes.

DARGAVILLE REGATTA.

(From Our OAvn Correspondent),

President: J. M. Dargaville, Esq; Vice-Presi dent, R. F,- Spencer, Esq; Treasurer, W. A Mariner, Esq. -~_^Sal

The annual aquatic carnival of the good . people of the Wairoa passed off on Wednes day last AA'ith great eclat, proving far more*.* riiccessful than even the most sanguine : • could haA*e anticipated. Although a little squally iii the morning it soon cleared up, and Avarm sunshine, tempered bj* a cooling breeze, made the weather all that could be. I desired. There could not have been feAver than 1000 people present. Foremost amongst the arrangements of the committee _ was the flagship—(Messrs J. and M. ; - Dargaville's barque Glimpse), upon which " the City Band, under Mr Impey, discoursed excellent musio throughout the day. The * good tilings of this life were dispensed on board by Mr' Sarill, of Afatapu, whose catering gave very general satisfaction. Every available barque on the river from the lordly barque to the veriest cockle shell Avas put into requisition, and crammed with a living freight. The Tangihua brought a strong contingent from Whangarei, andfboth Te Koporu and Aratapu Avere well repres ented. §The indefatigable exertions of Messrs Dargaville, Archer, Gunn, and I Spencer, to promote harmony and hilarity, attracted everyone's notice. The police con- 1 ducted themselves in an exemplary manner— ■ helping all, obstructing none. Altogether I our Regatta this year was a model, one H remarkable for good honest sport. The;_^l proceedings AA'ere brought to a conclusion. . Avith a champagne supper at the Kaihu : Hotel. Mr Dargaville Avas in the chair, and I made a particularly felicitous speech, after: which goodf elioAvship aud joviality prevailed till a late hour. Form-OARED Gig Face.—To be rowed on the gunwale; no hollow between the keel and the gunwale; no housing or bats wing allowed. First prize, £20; second prize, £5. Nnkutawheto Club, Greenhorn 1 Dargaviile's Pioneer 2 Three entries. A well-contested race between the Greenhorn and Pioneer, the former keeiH ing the lead throughout, and winning easily. Amateur Skiff Race.—To be pulled by men who have neA*er Avon an advertised race. Nc restrictions. First prize, £6; second prize, £2. Tamati's Runaway, J. Harrison 1 F. Wilson's Flirt. F. Wilson 2

Patton's Bart, R. Blair .3 A good race bewteen Runaway and Flirt, the Dart being considerably distanced. Single-handed Punt Race.—The punts to be not less than 22 inches on the bottom; to be rowed on the gunwale. No restrictions as to length. First prize, £1; second prize. £2. Tamati's Runaway " .. ■ -.1 Boyd's Aratapu ..'• .. .. 2 Runaway did not belie her name, aEd scored an easy victory. -ailing Rack.—For open boats, 25 feet and . under; 30 seconds allowed per foot. First ' prize, £10; second prize, £1. J. Waymouth's Foam .. .. .. •• \ ■ Barbour's Telephone • g Mitchelson's" Frances Hamet .. .. •• 5 An exciting race.and Waymouth well-deserved his laurels. Barbour's boat was disqualified, through not sailing the proper course, and tne . Frances Hamet claimed second honors. Champion Skiff Rao...—No restrictions. First prize, £7 ; second prize, £210s. J. Harrison's Star !•

H. Harrison's Butterfly A A really capitally contested event by .two brothers, half-castes, the younger winni_g_qy half-a-length. A regular neck and neck af-hr throughout. " •. wo-oared Gig Race.—Not less than 3ft. sin. beam amidships, and not exceeding 20ft- in •• length ; to be rowed on the gunwale. _ir_s prize, £5. second prize, £2. : ; McLeod's Te Koporu.. • •• * - J. Wilson's Christopher Colombo .. _••■,/ Another good event; won Avith much difficulty by Te Koporu. The weather being rough, were was some fouling. A 8 seconu

Double-Handed Punt Race.—same a*, race. No restrictions as to lengthy _o jje rowed on the gunwale. First prize, *-»• second prize, £2. t . Taniati's Runaway .. i Boyd's Aratapu '.--■' ••_. Three entries. An easily victory for Taniati.^ Yacht Race.—For yachts not more than 7 tons, yachts under 6 tons allowed 15 seconds ior every £ ton. Centre boards to We sealed, up or down. First prize, £11; second prize, £4. Waymouth's Foam " _ Barbour's Telephone •• 5 F. King's Morning Light .. .. ~ •• A A splendid race. Tho event par excellence ra the day. Mr Mariner deserves great credit ior the style in Avhich he handled the winning goat. Tub Rac_:.—From flag ship to shore. Firs* prize, £110s; second prize, 10s. ... -v* A very ludicrous affair, won by J. H_un_u» B > 2nd prize, J. Gildher.

SUPREME COURT.—In Chambers.

(Before His Honor, Mr Justice Gillies.) An application for an order of adjudica tion in bankruptcy in the case of William Wilson and Co., drapers of Shortland, Avas made yesterday in the Judge's chambers, Mr Devore (Russell and Devore) appeared for the debtor. The summons Avas issuett for Messrs McArthur and Co., to Vfn_]j|| Wilson Avas a debtor to about £s,_ou At Avas also stated that sums were owing by the debtor to Messrs Shera and Co., Nathan and Co., Grant and Morton, and about £1,000 to Messrs A. Clark and Sons. D»^ aggregate liabilities appeared to he »"?"' £8,000. It Avas further stated that the debtor had offered 15s in the pound on terms, or 12s 6d cash, but the terms were to extend eA*er a long period of time.. *■»? terms were refused except upon some snm cient guarantee, hence the* Pfjg. proceedings. It Avas also stateu. ---! that the debtor had attempted j& sell his business under the deed of a881?"* ment, and this was the reason for pass"* the estate of Wilson and Co., int° Wfw" tion under the Bankruptcy Act. MrHesketa, for the bankrupt, said that the PrsX made by the debtor Avere made tfoii';''" view of, securing a proportionate distribun^ of the estate amongst all the creditors. &Q Honor made the order in- terms °lj£. application, adjudicating the firm Dan rupt.

EVENING STAR SATURDAY MARCH 23, 1818



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