SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

,tt tr „t . ■„„„ (This Afternoon, 8.3 Ul-rH. vv Al_K- To-morrow Morning, 5.21 SUN SKT.—This Evening, 5J _*iJN RT._rc.—To-morrow Morninc, 6.(6 BOON'S AG!..—First Quarter, 10th, 10,11 a.m.

ARRIVALS.

lona, s.s., Farquhar, from Russell Advance, schooner, Bennett, from Gi borne Waiwera, schooner. Bu3hell, from Napier Fanny, cutter, Rickets, from Wangapoua Lizzie, Diaz, from Wangapoua Ocean, schooner. Rawlipgs, from iViercury Bay Mana, cutter, Megerney, from Tairua • Lancashire Las?, cutter, from Tauranga Rowena, s.s., Sellavs, from Tauranga Rhoderick Dhu, schooner, from Melbourne

DEPARTURES.

Wave of Life,^schooner. Sopurth, for SuAvarrow Venus, ketch, King, for Gisborne Soul hern Cross, s.s,, Holmes, for Napier •' •>'

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

For Taranaki and Southern provinces tirom the Manukan—Taranaki, Tuesday, 7tn; Taiaroa, AA ednesday, loth; Taranaki, Tues day, 21st; Taiaroa, Tuesday, 23th. For Tauranga and the South—Hawea,.Thurs day, Oth;" Taupo Thursday, 16th ; Wanaka, Thursda-r. 23rd; Hawea, Thursday, 30th. For Russell," Bay of Islands—lona, every Mon * day; HaAvea, Monday, fith; Taupo, Monday, 13th; Wanaka, Monday, 20th; HaAvea, Monday, 27th. For London—Lorraine, barque, early; Liuii, ship, early For Rarotonga—Blanche, schooner, early For Newcastle—Stag, barque, early For Tahiti—Talisman, schooner, early For Sydney—Zealandia, R.M.s., May 8

VESSELS EXPECTED.

Zpalandia, R.M.s.. from San Francisco, May _ Dur.c-.lm, barque (V.P.R.M.), from London, early Coromandel, barque, (P.C.F.D.), from London D.over. brio:, from Wellington, early Sapphire, H.M.s., from Samoa, early Woonona, s.s., from Sydney, early Sissy, schooner, from Oatuaru, early Rvco, brigantine, from Suwarrow, due Atlantic, schooner, from Dunedin, dad/ Seagull, brigantine. from Lyttelton, daily Wilii-m and Julia, schooner, from New Caledonia

IMPORTS.

r-'cv Rhoderick Dhu, from MelU urne i 3G kegs whitelead, 12 cases litnofracteur. 1- pieces stone. 125 bundles brooms. 120 cases sulphuric acid, 1,200 boxe3 candles. 119 cast-iron pipes, 121 pkg«. tea, 2,975 pkgs. sugar, 39 cases brtuiuy, cOO cases kerosene, 30 cases stout, 250 cases geneva, 34 pkgs. oilmen's stores and provisions. 40 bags rice, IS pkgs. metalwarc, 30 pkgs. drugs, &c, b pkgs. merchandise.

EXPORTS.

Per Southern Cross, for Napier and Lyttelton; 1 bale leather.—lreland Bros.

ARRIVAL OF THE RHODERICK DHU.

The schooner Rhoderick unu amveawus afternoon from Melbourne, from whicn port she sailed on the IStb ult. The passage occupied lb days. The hihoderick Dhu anchored at the powder-ground, and Avill come up the harbour a'ter landing a quantity of cargo on board.

Entkb- Inwards.—Ocean, schooner, from Mercury ' j-, in ballast; South Carolina, cutter, from Bai : -r, with 50 tons Avood : Lizzie, cutter, from Wh ,-apoua, with 27,000 feet timb r, ISI sheensU: . and 9 hides; Advance, schooner. fromGis'oiv-nc, with 1 bales wool. 10 sacks maize, G casks : 'oav, and 30 hidee:'Three Brothers, cutter. J i Tryphena, Great Barrier, with o2 tons fin-wood, 2 casks talloAv; Mana cutter, from Tairua. with 25,000 ft timber. Cleared Outwards. —South Carolina, cutter for Barrier, in ballast: Golden Isle, schooner for Russ-U, in ballast; Three Brothers, cutter for T.iyphena. in ballast: Maid of the Mdl ketch, for Waiwera, in ballast. The s.s. Rowena arrived from Tauranga and Mercury Bay to-day, with a quantity of wheat, and the following passengers: Dr Purchas, Misses Jones and Greaves, and Mr Kea]3. Tbe s.s. Southern Cross sailed this afternoon for Napier and Lyttelton, with a general cargo of merchandise. Passenger : Mr Dempsey. The amount of revenue collected „at the Customs to-day was „186 Is lOd. The s.s. Taranaki from New Plymouth and Southern provinces will arrive in the Manukau on Monday .... ... , The topsail schooner Wave of Life sailed early this morning for Suwarrow with a general cargo of mercandise. -, ... . _, The brig Drover sailed from W eUmgton on the 26th ult. for the Manukau. The schooner Talisman entered outAvards at ;.he Customs to-day for Tahiti. The ketch Venus sailed to-day for Kennedy s Bay, where she is to load with timber for Gisbomo. „ , - , The s.s. HaAvea left Tauranga at 10 o clock this morning, and will arrive alongside Queen street"wharf about 10 o'clock this evening. _______a rru.-o-.oiri ;__At>_ ai___il__zaL W'WWS "jUThe barque .Bengal entered outwards to-a&f foTte eMendo_a and Golden Sea will not sail until a chancre of wind takes place. The Garmouth. for New Bedford, sailed down to the Heads this morning, but put back on account, of the head wind blowing. The lona arrived this morning- from Russell with a general cargo, consisting ior 186 sacks gum, 79 sacks oysters. 7_ tins honey, and a Quantity of sundries, and the folloAving Passen eers • Mr and Mra| Middleton and _ daughter. Mr Higgins and two sons, Mr and. Mrs Flood, Mrs Cole," Miss Connors, Master Buellton, Messrs F? Ward. Garrett, Smith. John Busby. Stephe-aon, Davids, Bible^n, Brewer. I.edly, Frank Rackstraw, and Bregham. The lona will return to Russell on Monday evening. _ The 3.3. Lilly will 'in future leave mr Kivei head at 12.30 instead of 1.30 p.m.

CALLS AND DIVIDENDS.

The folloAviDg are the dates of calls, payment of dividends, and creditors' meetings :— Catls— * s- a- Date. New Morning Star .. 0 0 6 — May 8 Wait-kauri 0 0 6 - May S Piako .. •• 0 0 3 — May 8 New Golden Pah.. .. 0 0 6 - May 8 Bendigo United .-..006- May lo U.BaSkof Australia.. 15 0 0 - May 15 PlKßnix ..006 — May la Crown Princes 3, No. 1 0 1 0 — May 16 Nonpareil United..- .. 0 0 6 - May 17 DlA rIDEND3- -, _ _ Alburnia 0 2 6 - May 7 Thames 0 o 0 - May 8 OKEDITORS' MEETINGS. In the estate of Lewis Bros May 13

CHIEF POST-OFFICE, AUCKLAND.

Mails will Close as Under :— For Thames, on Monday next, at 3.30 p.m.; and 5.30 p.m. ■ • , For Waiheke and Coromandel, per Argyle, on Monday next, at 11.30 a.m. For Taranaki and Wanganui, via Waitara, per Hauraki, this day, at 5 p.m. For Tryphena, per Three Brothers, this day, at 4 p.m. For Tairua, per Mana, on Monday next, at 9 a.m., and per Mercury, at 3 p.m. For Russell and Kawa Kawa, per HaAvea, on Monday next, at 3 p.m. For Russell, Kawakawa, Wangaroa, and Mon gonui, per lona, on Monday next, at 4 n.m. For Whitianga, Tauranga, and Opotiki, per Rowena, on Monday next, at 4 p.m. For Taranaki and Southern Provinces, per Taranaki, on Tuesday next, at 8 a.m. For Waiwera, KaAvau, Omaha, and Matakana, per Annie Milbank, on Tuesday next, at 10 a.m For Australian Colonies, Singapore, Batavi". China, and Japan, via Torres Straits, perKZea" landia immediately after her arrival from HWHonolnlu. For Tahiti, per Talisman, on Tuesday next, at 3 p.m. For Wangarei Heads, Waipuu, Wangarei, and MaDgapai. per Argyle, on Tuesday next, at 4 p.m. S. B. BISS, Chief Postmaster, ,

NOTICE TO CORRESPONDENTS.

Lover of Justice.—The information you seek was given in our report of the Jockey Club meeting last night. Enquire!..—Tho ancient figures of Gog and Macogwere never attached to Temple Bar, but Avere. for more than a century, on each side of the clock of St. Dunstan's in the West, unconsciously employed in striking tho hours. The figures Avere removed many years ago to Guildhall, where they still remain. St. Bunstan _ Church is one ot the oldest and most remarkable of the city churches, and forms the basis of Dickens' Christmas story of "The Chimes."

MARRIAGE.

BLEWETT-CLEMOW.-On April 30th, at St, Matthew's Church, by the Rev. R. Burrows, John, fourth son of Thomas Blewett, Esq., Perranzabuloo, Cornwall, to Kate, fourth daughter pf William Clemow, Richmond, late of St. Co-hmb, Cornwall.

DEATH.

LLOYD.—On May 3, at Ponsonby, Catherine Bruce, the beloved wife of Noil Lloyd, rope maker, aged 50 years. The funeral will leave her late residence to morrow (Sunday), at 3 o'clock p.m. Friends "please accept this invitation.

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

SATURDAY. MAY 4. 1878.

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AYE are glad to learn that the Govern ment have now taken decisive measures for the protection of colonial ports. The Press Agency- telegraphs as foIIOAYS from Wellington this morning:—"The contents of the telegram from the Secretary of State for the colonies regarding the de fence of the colony is very obscure, and tho Government has sent it to be repeated.' The folloAving. is its purport as nearly as can be deciphered : —" The committee appointed by the Imperial Government to report upon the best means of de fending the colonies in the event of England going to Avar have reported Avith reference to New Zealand that a defence by sea is impractible and should not be attempt ed. They recommend the construction of land batteries at Wellington, Auckland, Lyttelton and Port Chalmers, by Avhich they consider consider those ports might be defended against any class of vessels likely to be despatched.by foreign poAvers to these Avaters. They estimate that twenty-two guns—eleven 7 tons. andeleven64 pounders —of the pattern used on board her Majesty's ships of war would provide an ade quate armament for the four batteries. The Committee estimates the total cost of the guns, including transport and erection of batteries etc., at £44,000.' Ministers have resolved to telegraph to Eu gland to have tho guns forwarded to NeAV Zealand at the earliest opportunity, and the Government further intend, in the event of Avar being declared, to telegraph immediately on receipt of neAvs to Colonel Scratchley in Australia, asking him toivisitNew Zealand to advise as to the distribution of" the guns among the four ports mentioned, and as to the method of location and mounting, them. Batteries Avill be manned by artillerymen trained for the purpose." The plan of defence recommended in the Imperial despatch is almost identical Avith that announced by Colonel Whitmore a short time back at a parade of the Artillery Volunteeni. The only difference is the armament of theg batteries, half Avith 7-ton guns and half 64-pounder s, instead of using only the rifled converted guns. This deviation is decidedly in the direction of increased strength, the 7-ton <nm throwing a much heavier shot and possessing double the range of a 64-pounder. The seven-ton gun is a muzzle-loader, Avell suited for batteries ; its range is 6,700 yards

—nearly four miles. The range of a 64 ---pounder is only 2,850 yards, and of the 40 ---pouuder Armstrong, 4,000 yards. The seven-ton gun throws a 3001b shot, and a Avell-constructed fort armed Avith tAvo of these guns and three G4-pounders, Avell served, Avould be more than a match for any ship of Avar on the Australian station. The Wolverine and Nymphe are armed with the 6'4-pouuder only, and the 7-ton gun could be used effectively against vessels similarly armed long lie-' fore they could return the lire. The price of the 7-ton gun according to the "Engineer" is £1,500; supplied from the Imperial arsenals it might be less, so that ; the estimate of £2000 per gun, including transport and mounting, should be ample. The complete protection of the four leading ports of the colony at an outlay of £11,000 a piece, is cheaply purchased. That part of the Press Agency telegram Avhich relates to the custody of the guns after arrival, and the equipment of gar risons, is not very explicit. The organising of a small permanent force, thoroughly drilled in garrison duty, to reside at each fort, is necessary not only to ensure the efficient working of the guns, but to pre vent surprise by a landing party. Twenty men at least Avould be required for this purpose, Avith an auxiliary body of men receiving small pay for regular drills and liviug within hail of the battery. The volunteers may be safely depended upon to re-inforce the garrison, but the time that Avould be lost in muster ing and proceeding from Aucldand to the North Head might prove fatal, unless a sufficient force to sustain the defence in the mcamvhile Avere close at hand. The formation of garrisons Avith auxiliaries is the plan adopted in Australia on the recommendation of Sir William Jervois, and is the ono naturally suggested by the circumstances of the colonies. The number of ports which New Zoaland has to defend renders the cost rather heavy, but it may be hoped that the time for which the strain must be sustained Avillbe short. Patriotism and self-interest equally Avould prompt the colonists to greater sacrifices. They have shouldered the rifle in defence of their hearths and homes before ;. aud Aye have no apprehension that, if called upon to do so again they will disgrace the name of Englishmen. The Imperial tele gram may be taken as an intimation, that if war has not actually been determined upon, recent events have rendered it little short of inevitable.

The report of the Young Men's Christian Association inaugural meeting last evening, aud a letter on cab fares, appear on the fourth page of this issue.

Relative to the ordering down of Messrs Grant and Morton's flag, a correspondent Avrites : " Sir, —Will you kindly inform me through the columns of your independent paper, whether a person can flj a Avhito ensign on shore or afloat with a red border round it, as I havo kuoAvn of an instance in America where a boat's ci.ay from a man of-war hauled doAvn a blue ensign Avhich Avas flying on board a merchantman, and Avhich Avas again hoisted on board the same ship Avith a G-inch Avhito border round it, but I havo never kuoAvn of an instance before of its being done on shoro.—Yours, &c, Ex-Mastek Marine...' [We have no hesitation in saying that boti; in ordering down tho flag aud threatening to send a party ashore to take it down, the oliicers exceeded their authority. We arc not living under martial laAv just yet, and if oliicers have auy legal complaint against citizeus, they must seek their remedy in the civil courts.]

Tho Auckland Artillery Volunteers in tend celebrating then- twentieth anniversary by a ball in the Choral Hall on the evening of tho Queen's Birthday. Every effort will be made by the corp to make it a success. It is intended to place the Armstrong Guns in nosition. and to decorate tho Hall in a styi__ __will remind us of the decoration Institute Hall. The price, ten shillings and sixpence, Avhich admits a lady and gentle man, Avill bring the ball within the means of the whole of the volunteer force of the district.

A proposal of very great importance to the Mount Albert and adjoining districts is likely to be brought uuder the notice of the local highway boards. Cattle bought at tho NcAvmarket sale yards are now driven along a road branching from the Mount Eden road into the Mount Roskill road, and so out by a circuitous route iuto the New North Road. This course involves traversing an angle of about; a mile need lessly, Avhich might be avoided by running out the branch from the Mount Eden road direct, pressing Mount Roskill road and passing through Mr Walter's paddock on to the New North Road. Mr Walters is Avill ingtoconvey theuecoseary land on moderate terms. Besides saving amile in tho journey between Newmarket and the neAV slaughter house, the proposed deviation Avould avoid the necessity for driving cattle through a rather thickly populated district, and Avould prove useful to the settlers of the districts interested. It may be hoped that the boards Avill see their way io the carrying out of the undertaking.

.The subject of the defence of the colony is being generally discusied in the Southern Press. "A Pensioner,' Avritiug to tho "West Coast Times," suggests that a permanent force might be formed by tho employment of all the :et,ired officers and discharged soldiers in „ie colony by the Government in positiois of trust. The writer says : " There is in the colonies a large number of Avell-fried veterans, who have done faithful servicts for their country, still young and able to bear tho hardships of campaigning for yean to come. Treat these men as their comndes are treated in the motherS country, Avbre as a reward for faithful services, the be» and most respon sible situations are resered for them—such as clerks, copiers in the Var Gflice, Avarders, in {prisons, porters, mssengers—in fact, anything that a Avell-caiducted pensioner can fulfil. It is very rare that any of these men commit theaselves, as a long period of military servces causes regular habits and obedience tc superiors. Now, sir, in these colonic; a great many of these men are in a state of semi starvation—men with Irge families, who Avere induced to come to the colonies through various rumours such as grants of land, &c; but, aftsr haxng the misfortune to come to the colonies the pensioner is looked upon by the" Avcking class as not being able to Avork, an. those Avho could look to their interest ii the aforesaid Avay very rarely trouble theaselves, but put them off with a promise rf keeping them in niind. In England ippointments are offered them, such as Aurders, policemen, messengers, caretakers, bailiffs, and such like, but there is no chaue here for the man that gave the best of his qiys to his country. He must starve on his 1.6 d a day. I say again, let these men get a chance as at home ; amalgamate theniAvith the volun teers, and those men thatiave faced death many times Avill have 10 hesitation in doing so again, and encorage others to do the same for the procectia of their adopted country."

The Duke of Edinbugh is said to be terrified almost into cuvulsions" at the prospect of a Avar Avjh Russia. The Empress of all the Russis is his mother-in law, and if he should betaken prisoner ! According to one of the home papers Mdme Adelina Patti and M. Nicolas (Signor Nicolini) findiij that they could effect] matrimony in nd [other Avay have joined the Greek Church

Gn Monday evening next, Mr Wm. Cooper, secretary of the _t. James' Mutual improvement Associatid, will deliver a short lecture on " Slang,; Avhich is likely to be very interesting, as th author has given much study to the subjet. Members are desired to be in attendnce by half-past seven o'clock.

Land has. been sold s Papanui, three miles from Christchurch,-- £1,000 per acre. A man named Incholie Avas killed at Kakanui yesterday, thuugh falling under the Avheel of a threshig machine upon which he Avas getting, j - •

The annual report of the Australian Mutual Provident Society is once more before the shareholders and the public, and it must prove very satisfactory to the former, and very attractive to the latter. Out of 7,474 proposals 2,324 Avere declined, withdraAvn, or not completed. The balance, however, left a new business, assuring no less than £1,850,070. During the year, 197 members have died, and 224 life policies have become - claims, creating a demand on the society's resources for £117,434. The general statement of the society's position is represented as folloAVS : —lt has 30,475 outstanding policies, the liabilities on Avhich amount to £11,741,954. Its annual income ss a little over £534,000, and its accumulated fund isjjabout £2,270,000. Tho society is noAV in the last year of its sixth quinquennial; and though it is too early lat present to do more than make a guess lat Avhat Avill be the visible profits next year, it is already pretty clear that the division Avill be satisfactory.

Victor Emmanuel was au exceedingly homely-looking man, but his son and succes sor, Humbert, is quite handsome, and is a gieat favourite Avith the poor classes, to Avards Avhom he is very liberal. The late Pope suceeded in amassing for his successor no less than £5,000,00p, invested in foreign countries, the greater part of it being in Paris, under the manage ment of the house of Rothschilds.

We are glad to learn that Mrs Oldham the lady Avhose arm was broken by a fall on the asphalt pavement of Shortland street, about a week ago, is sloAYly recover ing from the accident. We inadvertently omitted the name of Mrs Anderson from the list of ladies vvho presided at one of the tables of the Excelsior tea-meeting. Mrs Anderson exerted herself in a praiseworthy manner, and paid out of her OAYn pocket for the advertisements announcing the meeting.

The following is the latest budget of local news given by that prince of news papers, the redoubtable "Lyell Argus:"— "Stern determination of our butcher to starve those Avho aon't pay and slap it on those Avho do. A Lyell "gent" trying to pluck pigeons at Hampden, but found he had to shoot them first.—Great increase of babies, and some that are not babies. Great excitement among the young ladies regard ing who is likely to be the belle at_Mr Ribett's races. —Consternation, confusion, distraction, and dismay at the long bills sent out by on storekeepers.—Tho miners unable to oat, drink, or look at their old shanties. —Great demand for marriageable young women; not ladios.—Great scarcity of small change, aud big change is just like it,—Great demand for the " Lyell Argus." —No need of a constable this week. Few drunks, and no lights." . At a meeting of the Auckland Rifle Association last night, Captain Derrom, tho Chairman, said that, for the last year, the Association had been little more than a farce, and that he thought it would be better to let it lapso and form a neAV Rifle Association instead. Major Lusk approved of tho plan, aud promised to render all the assistance iv his poAver. Mr Duff spoke against breaking up the present Associa tion ; but Mr Cameron coincided Avith the Chairman's views. After some further discussion the matter Avas dropped, aud the meeting proceeded to elect officers. Capt. White was elected Secretary for the coming year; all the other officers remaining the -ime. The subscription fee is to be 10s 6d, id the entrance to matches 2s 6d.

A correspondent writes to the •' Athenoeum" :—"I am informed that a volume calculated to create a great deal of excitement in certain circles Avill shortly be published in Florence. This Avork is to contain a large number of documents relat ing to the Pontificate of Pius the Ninth, belonging'to the iuedited memoirs of Car dinal Pentini, the intimate friend of thelate Pope. The contents of these manuscripts, I am assured, tend to prove that Pius the Ninth desired to cany out his liberal pro- OT"Tire-temporal' pWef""___;i___f all 'his efforts Avere neutralised by the influence of the reactionary powers."

Tho Volunteer Force of Otago, exclusive of Oaroaru and Invcrcargill, nun-bora 1,543, of whom 685 are cadets.

The Government has agreed to convey students at the Otago University at the same reduced rates as school children.

The Newton Fire Brigade is nowpro\'ided Avith a hydrant and a supply of hose. The 300 feet of hoso offered for sale yestorday by Mr G. W. Binney, Ava3 purchased for the use of the brigade by Mr Win. Swanson at the price before offered, namely £10.

Some of the members of Cooper and Bailey's Company have, during the past few days made some rather extensive pur chases of Maori mats, AVeapons, ornaments, aud curios Avhich they Avill carry away with them as mementoes of their brief residence in New Zealand. We learn that the de mand for these articles created quite a run on the market.

The .dispute betAveen the New Golden P4h and Union Beach Companies in reference to the lease of a portion of the foreshore by the former Company was de cided yesterday by the Hon. the Native Minister, who granted the lease applied for leaving it optional Avithj,the Union Beach Coinpauy to take up a balance of the ground.

Constable 8., in his Avay, is as great a humourist as Avas Sidney Smith, and his flashes of wit frequently break forth amid the shadoAvs of the guard-room. He often hits out a striking conundrum, or a pun that tells upon the risable faculty, and results in a burst of laughter that is really heart-cheering. Yesterday he produced a number of shirt-buttons, aud gazing upon them with the solemnity of a Hamlet, exclaimed "Alas, before I Avas married I had plenty of shirts Avithout buttons, but now I am married I have plenty of buttons Avithout shirts." The remark Avas ludi crously successful.

Sir John Coode made an oxamiuation oJ the harbour of New Plymouth yesterday, and will go on to Waitara to-day.

A Press Agency telegram from Rivertoi says the uew auriferous reef country is o: limited area, and cautions miners againsi going there Avithout capital.

Announcements of the Sunday services Avill be found on our third page. The evening service at the Theatre Royal Avill be held at tho usual hour of eight o'clock. The Parnell Skating Club will open this evening for the Avinter season.

The late King Victor Emmanuel left debts to tho amount of no less than £700,000, all of which King Humbert intends very handsomely to pay himself.

We have been| sheAvn by Mr Honan, teacher of the Onehunga Catholic Boy's School, an address presented by the pupils to tho Rev. Father Paul, who" has taken a groat interest in the Avell-being and progress of the school. The address Avas engrossed by James Leahey, a pupil, and is a most creditable proof of his skill and the care of his teacher. The heading is in ornamental German text and old English, and the body neatly engrossed. The work is embellished with illuminated capitals and a wreath of roses and shamrocks. It Avas signed on be half of tho school by James Leahey, Joseph Culleu, W. J. Ralph, and F. A.jCullen. It has been handsomely framed and Avill doubtless bo held in high estimation by the highly respected pastor of the district. To the Editor : Sir, —Could you oblige by letting me know whether Pungaweie- Avere ran second in the Publicans' Purse, aud whether she started for the Easter Handicap.—Sportsman-. [She ran second for the Publicans' Purse, but did not start for the Easter Handicap.—Ed. E.S.] The Queensland Volunteers recently held a regular field encampment. A telegram describing the affairstates, "the Volunteers, about 700 strong, reached camp at Sandgate afteiflmidnight. Everything is in capital orderthe arrrangements being very complete. The commissariat is complete. The men are orderly, and strict regulations are kept.

Tho Maori hen has been found by the squatters of Tapanui to be a great destroyer of rabbits,

In consequence of the death of Bro. Cox, the ball in connection Avith the Manukau Loyal Orange Lodge,, advertised^ for tne 6th instant, is postponed until the Ist ot July next. Mr Vesey SteAvart's pamphlet 011 New Zealand as a field for emigration is favour ably noticed by the "Londonderry Standard," Avhile it deplores the necessity Avhich presses upon so many of the people of Ireland to leave their homes for the colonies or for foreign countries. Tho "Standard" goes on to say :—''But we cannot alter or ignore facts. So long as our people groAV in enterprise and intelligence it Avill be quite impossible to prevent them from seeking on the other side of the seas, or on the other side of the globe a field for prosperity Avhich they have failed to secure in their native country. Unhappily the land laAvs are still in au unsettled state in Ireland. If there is one thing Avhich an Irish farmer prizes above another it is the feeling that he has a secure tenure of his holding and home. Let him be able to call his house and land his oavu, and he will not grudge any amount of toil. He dislikes intensely beino-the slave of another man's caprice. Mr SteAvart has at his disposal 10,000 acres of prime land in one of the healthiest climates in the world, and Aye can only ex press the hope that those who may have a good fortune to obtain a share of this fertile territory may prove themselves worthy'of the advantages thus offered to them, and that they may become the founders of a great and useful community on the other side of the globe.1'

An inquest Avas held yesterday afternoon at tho Mibernia Hotel, Onehunga, before Dr Philson and a jury, on the body of Mr John Cox, Avho met Avith his death on Monday evening last through a fall into a gully. The evidence of the son Oi deceased and Messrs Harris and Mooney and Dr Zinzan having been taken, the jury found a verdict of "Accidental Death. '

Wo reo-i-et to hear of the rather sudden' death of Mrs Neil Lloyd, who expired yesterday. This lady Avas highly esteemed by all who knew her for her amiable character and consistency of life. She had loug been associated Avith the congregation of St. James's Presbyterian Church, and had been in the colony over twenty years. The deceased lady Avill be greatly missed, not only in the family circle, but among others, upon Avhoni she exerted a genial influence. The fuueral Avill take place at three o'clock to-morrow (Sunday) afternoon.

Great preparations are being made by the leading amateurs of Auckland for the grand Ethiopian entertainment* in aid of Widow McConkey and orphans, which is announced to take place in the Lome-street Hall on, Friday evening next. Ihe patronage-- the officers and members of the various A'olunteer companies has been secured, and the entertainment is therefore likely to he most successful. An excellent programme is in course of preparation, including the names of most of our best amateurs. The performance Avill open Avith the orthodox chair performance. A novelty Avill be introduced in the form of four " end men," in Avhich Carey and Kimble will act as bones, and Bertie and Rice as tambos ; Mr Chas. Ross will officiate as interlocutor. In the second part of the programme, Mr Horace Dean will sing the great English Avar song, for the first time in Auckland. The performance Avill conclude Avith a select ball, for Avhich the services of a good string band has been engaged. The May number of . " St. Paul's Parish Magazine" contains the current notes of the month, the monthly calendar, a notice of the late Bishop Selwyn, and a statement respecting the improvement of the organ, for Avhich contributions are specially re quested. The Bishop Avill hold a Confirma tion Service to-morrow evening in the Cathedral Church, for which their are sixteen candidates. The literary contents of the magazine include a sketch of the Thames at Richmond, " How the church Avas nlsS^^6r^--tea^lTalaA''^ etructive story, a paper on the birds of May, a contribution to natural history, the " Goslington Club," a short sermon by Rev T. J. Rowsell, a popular London preacher, Avho can play a good game at cricket as well as preach a good sound sermon, also a poem of merit, and other items of interest.

A letter Avas read at the Board of Educa tion from Count de Zaba, informing the Board that he purposes giving a lecture on the study of -history, Avith suggestions for strengthening the powers of memory, and asking the Board to issue circulars to school teachers, offering them free admission The matter Avas left to Dr. Campbell and Colonel Haultain for arrangement.

A smart, respectable boy, whose appear ance bespeaks intelligence, came to our office this morning and tells his little tale of

sorrow. His name is John Pilmer, he is 14 years old, and has neither father, mother, nor friend. His parents both died some time ago in Wellington, aud he Avas throAvn upon the world as a Avaif. When the circus Avas in Wellington oue of the company in charge of the horses (as the boy says) in duced him to come to Auckland with him, promising to take care of him and find a permanent place. Noav that the circus is leaving the colony the boy finds that his patron had exceeded his authority,' and the lad has been j east adrift to shift for himself once more. He wishes some kind friend to take him aud give him a trade, and keep him, and act as a parent. He belongs to the English Church. Mr Stickley of the Industrial Home has kindly provided for the lad in the meanwhile, and any information may be obtained from him, or from Mr Beaumont at the STAB office.

Mr G. P. Pierce, of the NeAV Zealand Insurance Company, has shewn to us a capital skeich of the lower part of the steamship Chimborazo, Avhich met AAdth a mishap on the 14th March, in con sequence of striking against the Point Perpendicular rocks. The sketch, by the Sydney Excelsior Photo Company, sheAA_ the importance of air-tight compartments ; otherwise the vessel, A\_iich Avas under the command of Captain John Vine Hall, Avould have been a total wreck. As full particulars of the disaster have already appeared, it Avill be unnecessary to repeat them.

The Thames "Star" advocates the acquiring the freehold of the Thames gold field at the present juncture as being the most favourable time for the negotiations.

Ever since that unhappy Mr Noe made his bitter onslaught upon Stanley's fame theieas been some uncertainty about the great explorer's birth-place, and even about his native land. At length, Mr Guernsey, of New York, evidently a warm admirer of his, apparently thinks that in the light of his recent glories, Stanley can afford to have the Avhole secret of his eaily life revealed. It seems that Stanley's real name Avas John Rowland ; that he was born near Denbigh, in Wales, in 1850, aud of paren tage so loav that at the age of three years he Avas placed in the poerhouse at St Asaph. There he remained for ten years and re ceived a good education, by Avhich hej-pro lited so well, that he Avas at length appoin ted usher in a school at Mold, in Flintshire. At the age of 15, he shipped as a cabin-boy on a vessel bound for Noav Orleans. There employed by a merchant named Stanley, he Avas at length adopted by him and authorised to take his name. Having joined the Con federates, and been taken prisoner by the Federals, he was cut off from his benefactor and became a newspaper correspondent.

The annual meeting of the Mends ot the Industrial Home, Howe-street, Avill be held in the lecture hall of the Young Men's Christian Association. His Excellency the Marquis of Rormanby has, in the kindest manner, consented to take the chair. Bishop CoAvie, Rev. Mr Carrick, and other friends, Avill take part in the proceedings. A number of the {children Avill be present, and sing various pieces. Mr Harbutt has kindly consented to attend with his choir, and to sing some of their sweet songs. It will gratify aud greatly cheer members of the committee to see a large gatheiing, and Aye hope to see the room full.

The Working Men's Club of nZT , I under consideration a proposal to 1 the premises which they oocWUrc^ reduce the period for which a m^um to - join to six months. At the r_-S?W yearly meeting, the chairman said utM" been his earnest desire and hon starting of the club that it would ,5 tll« class of Avorking men Avho pe.h an * find it easier to pay monthly ft yearly. He thought; hoAvever tW* ** it must be admitted that they l_s9lNi He regretted this, but it dull denied. Tho loAvest class of labour not joined them. Another __J_?J*4 matter they would have to coniipl^ that of entertainments for the Avinte ' ** effort should certainly be made to lectures, concerts, scientific, and so < $ connection with the club." At th °n N meeting a salary ot £20 a year Avasvnr-? 16 the secretary. vo «ttto The officers and members of the Artin Volunteers' havo subscribed beW^ er J and £30 pounds for a Champion Belt B whole of the silver mountings and i P n, work Avill be manufactured in the city will be finished for presentation to'* 4 winner on the Queen's Birthday. •__» « competition^ took place this »mw^ Ranges, 200, 300, and 400 yards; J2R eachranye. The next competition,-,^?j_ on the 19th instant. Ranges, 200 -ton , 500 yards. The highest score inSflS set to-day Avas made by "Volunteer _._. Tiie Water Supply of Wanga-uiap", to be far from efficient. The coroorati recently notified that " any person using? water supply for other than strictly dornesH purposes will have the Avater service cut m at once Avithout further notice/ _v Wanganui correspondent of the "pJ_ Mail," commenting on this noti_cati_* says : —" Now, this is too lovely, we __" fearful rates in connection with this wafer supply, Avhich has been so terribly bungkl that these shameful restrictions are'oblige, to be placed upon its use. But wheretU laugh comes in—though not for the con, sumer—is, that the Avater is, until strained and filtered, not fit for strictly domestic purposes ! It has spoiled dozens of brews at the various breAving establishments it _ so full of decayed roots and other-filth, that for drinking and cooking purposes until purified, it is absolutely useless', neither is it fit for Avashing purposes, except bathing, and then at times the smell mm offensive. And this is the great gift of the Westmere Lake. It has proved a veritable delusion and a snare." «

BOAT RACE.

A gk.eat deal of interest was manifested to-day in a boat race for £2 a side between a member of the circus company, -named Franklin, and a man named Billings..Thes Avas a large croAvd of spectators. Boats were engaged from Messrs Keane and. Kerr Avatermen, Franklin pulling in the .Gralatea. The course arranged was roun_ H.M.S, Wolverine and back. When Keane, t_o was appointed starter, gave the word to go, -the men Avent at it Avith a wilL : Billings shot ahead of the circus matt/ w_ followed behind at a leisurelyjpace, Shortly after passing the Railway Whatf, when Billing Avas leading by some distance, *it was observed that his right arm appeared to grow Aveak, and immediately afterwards he pulled ashore, leaving Franklin to finish the race, which he did in a steady, easy style. Meanwhile, Billing had landed, paid the price of boat-hire, and decamped- j accidentally forgetting to pay the stake of £2 won by his opponent.

THE GOVERNOR'S DEPARTURE.

The Hinemoa, Avhich arrived at the One hunga wharf early this morning, will leave on Wednesday for Wellington, with Ms Excellency the Marquis of Normanby, the Marchioness of Normanby, and- suite, caUing, weather permitting, at'-T-wPly __-_£-—_——_-_—-_~r_tl- _£-___ -__j——- __!__ crj ' Wellington, to -attend the AppeaLCourt. We understand that his E_ce_e_cy the Governor will remain at the se_t ofjGoTen. ment during the session. ; :

PARNELL BOROUGH COUNCIL.

The Parnell Borough Council held-a special; meeting last night. Present:—His WoreMi) the Mayor, and Councillors Winks, Wood,". Coleman, McKenzie, Rohinson, and Mood. The annual account and balance-sheet were passed and authorised to be publishe—.^:; On the motion x>f Councillor Wood seconded by Councillor McKenzie, the Council consented as an act of grace, to remit the penalties accrued against Mr Peach, the contractor, and t. pay him in full. ■ »

On the motion of Councillor McE___e.it was j agreed to apply to the banks to ascertain on what terms they would take thc-Borongli---- Account. , ■>,

# It was agreed that if after one more, applica tion defaidters neglected to pay arrears of rates they should be sued. .. • j After the transaction of some further tames the Council adjourned. ",'

SIR GEORGE GREY'S ARRIVAL.

The Hawea, Avith Sir George Grey on board, arrived at Tauranga at an early htinr this morning, -and left again at ha_;P# ten o'clock. Sir George Grey will, if tfle Hawea arrive in time, leave Auckland at nine o'clock to-morrow morning forJßto rangi by special train. Telegrams'received in toAvn sheAv that the natives are annoii_y aAvaiting the arrival of the Premier and Native Minister. The Hawea is expect to arrive in harbour betAveen Hand 1° o'clock to-night. . :v •

CABLEGRAMS.

AUSTEALIAN.

(SPECIAL TO PRESS AGENCY};' °

AUCKLAND PRIZE BULLS.

SYDNEY, May 30 Messrs Maclean's Auckland bull, Ws of Cambridge, has been sold for four hongs dred and twenty guineas. The champio»4 bull, Duke of- Newcastle, was reserved w, two thousand guineas. Champion Billiard Matoh. MELBOURNE, thisday. At the champion billiard match w8"-; night, 750 points up, Roberts give Shortel; 175, and Avas boaten by 363.

THE DOG OF TWO TAILS.

A lusus -_Y.TUI.-_, which rivals the "Pasha of two tails" exists at MangonuL A corres pondent, in describing the animal, says :- ---" We do not often have much, in this qui6' locality; to attract attention,- but seeing«•; Cently accounts of wonderful animals in tne shape of tAvo-headed sheep, I should like to bring under notice a curiosity we hare here, namely, a dog Avith tAVO tails. The animal is a very large one, of no particular breed, except that from the upward tendency M his nose he evinces a strong resemblance t« the bull torrior. Hitherto he has exhibite" no remarkable signs of vicioupne-S untd Avithin the last feAvdays, when he made a desperate attack on the propne-, tor of the Settler's Hotel, and b« him severely. " This gentleman in con sequeuce appears bent on haying l% banished from the district. Re is not par ticularly Avell adapted as a watch doft out if placed once on the scent it is mostdimcua to attract his attention elseAvhere, no matter lioav good the game may be. The_ mos peculiar feature about that animal is m» entire difference from any other specie or of the canine breed, insomuch that \M has no scent Avhatever in his nose; dv depends entirely for this to his tan> : In mentioniug the existance of ,sUC.V_ curiosity in our district I do so in the hope that the manager of the great menagerie noAV in Aucldand might be induced to-*» him !o his live-stock show, thus m_Kui both greater attraction for his numerous customers aud ridding this neighbonrnooa. from further danger of assault.

ETENIXG STAR, SATURDAY, MAY 4, 1878



p. EEAT ES T SHOW OF JDress (jtoods AX THE CITY HALL ARCADE, QUEEN-STREET. HOLLOWAY, GARLICK, & CRANWELL. GREATEST SHOW OP FURNITURE AND CARPETS AT THE CITY HALL ARCADE. HOLLOWAY, GARLICK, & CRANWELL. FOR BEDROOM FURNITURE DRAWING-ROOM FURNITURE SITTING-ROOM FURNITURE KITCHEN FURNITURE DRAPERY and MILLINERY - MEN'S and BOYS' CLOTHING i :i ' CURTAINS and CRETONNES BLANKETS and SHEETINGS FANCY GOODS FOR;PRESENTS GO TO THE CITY JLJALL A RCADE, Eollomy. talick & Oranwen, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND.



fAR-SOLUTION OF PARTNERSHI P f The Partnership hitherto existing between I. COSGRAVE AND W. GRAHAM Trading under the style of firm of i j. Cosgrave & co., { MERCHANTS AND IMPORTERS i Queen-street, Auckland, * Is about to be Dissolved by mutual consent; and _ in order to Wind-up the Partnership < Accounts, the ENTIRE STOCK, Consisting of over FIFTY THOUSAND POUNDS WORTH OF DRAPERY & MEN'S CLOTHING, WILL be szr Disposed of at Cost Price ! *©c All Accounts owing to J. COSGRAVE AND CO. must be paid forthwith. No Goods will be Entered during the Sale. The Premises were Opened ON WEDNESDAY. APRIL 2_, When the Sale Commenced. J. COSGRAVE & CO. LADIES AND GENTLEMEN about to FURNISH are reminded that ONE OF THE LARGEST STOCKS IN THE COLONY OF FURNITURE CARPETS FLOORCLOTHS BEDDING. Sec, Sec, Sec. Is on Sale at T. & H. Cooke's furnishing warehouse 67, Queen-street. AUTUMN AND WINTER, 1873 The undersigned are bringing fO ward Large Parcels of NEW GOODS _-or the Incoming Season's .Trade, C ompr ising -._--_-•--.- GENERAL DRAPERY and CLOTHING Of Every Description. Entirely New and Well Bought both as regards Quality andPbiok. Particulars in future issu Inspectionlnvited, FIVE PER CENT. (Is. INTHB.fi)-, ALLOWED ON ALL CASH PUR CHASES-OF 20S. and UPWARDS. HuSHBROOK AND BrIDGMAN, DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, Sec. JUNCTION DRAPERY WAREHOUSE (Opposite the Army aud Navy Hotel), UPPER QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. B'~~ ONEDUbST! BONEDUST ONEDUST! To Arrive, per Hero 100 TONS BONEDUST. i Also, ■ -__ -xii_er fc h22&£s*fz, Borpughßelle,: No. 1 BONEDUST. W. J. HURST & CO., 101, Queen-street. A.c LINABURY & O DRESSMAKERS AND MILLINERS. NEW DRESS MATERIALS. A Large Assortment of New Dress Goods or the present Season, In every fashionable shade, Just Opened up at A. LINABURY & CO.'S. % NEW WINTER COSTUMES, NEW MANTLES, __ NEW ULSTERS, „ NEW MILLINERY. NEW HATS A Large Assortment of Paris Trimmed Hats and Bonnets Just Opened up. Also, ._, _ Hosiery, Silk Tiss, Umbrellas, Collars and o__fc, Gloves, Chilare s Mantles and Jackets. Also, „ A LARGE STOCK OF NOVELTIES, Which are Cheap, and will have quick sale. «3T Look in at "©* A. LINABURY & Co.' S, 204 &20g. queen-street, Auckland. jTTNIUN INSURANCE COMPANY NEW ZEALAND. -,000,000. APITAL • •• .•• -.«. UCKLAND BRA NC H QUEEN-S T R E E T, Next the Colonial Bank. 3TRE DEPARTMENT. Insuranc granted on Dwelling-houses, Stores, Shops, Buildings in which trade is carried on, Merchandise, and Goods of every description. MARINE DEPARTMENT. Hulls of Ships or Steamers, Merchandise of all kinds, Specie and Wool to United Kingdom, at owest Current Rates. R. H. STEVENSON Manager. A MAGNIFICENT STOCK OF NEW AUTUMN AND WINTER DRESS MATERIALS Just Opened. H. Atkins Invites attention to his Stock of New Dress Materials, Ladies Jackets, Ulsters, Black and Coloured Silks, Velvets, Velve teens, &c, suitable for the coming Season. Now on View. Splen did Colours in New Silk Reps, Wool Reps, Wool Poplinettes, Satin Cloths, Wool Serges.T willed Carmelites, Estamane Serges, French Merinos, Winseys, and Fancy Dres3 Goods. All splendid value. Ad the new shades pro curable in Stock. The selection this season is the largest and best ever shewn in the city. Good quality Black Silk at 3s lid per yard. All the new shades in Coloured Silks. Also Good Cheap Blankets. Quilts, Sheetings, Table Linen, Flannels, Calicos, and Manchester Goods. in the CLOTHING DEPARTMENT New Tweed Suits. Coats, Trow sers and Vests suitable for all classes. A largo Stock of Boy's and Youth's Tweed Suits, in our own make and imported. An immense stock of New 1 Tweeds in Bannockburn, Mosgiel, Scotch, West of England, &c. Tailors can select from the largest stock in Aucldand at Wholesale Prices. Cheap Tweeds suitable for Boy's Avear. Good"? Quality Guaranteed, and Prices Lowest in Auckland for _. All Descriptions of Drapery and CIiOTKIKG. &r H. '' A T X I N S. -©a



mo AGRILULTURISTS & OTHERS. \ W. J. HURST 3. CO. have on sale the under- '' mentioned Fertilizers, all of which havo been i proved to produce satisfactory results in this district. Experience teaches that .large and profitable returns can be relied on by a,judicious and use of them. The flattering Testi monials from leading Farmers justify W. J. Hurst & Co. iv strongly commending them to every Agriculturist :— MALDEN ISLAND GUANO PERUVIAN GUANO MEXICAN do. I BELLS BONE FLOUR ~ } and J-inch BONKDUST BILLYARD'S'No. 1 do. NITRATE OF SODA SULPHATE OF AMMONIA MURIATE OF POTASH SUPER-PHOSPHATE OF LIME. SALT, SULPHATK OF LIME. __. addition to the above, W. J. H. Se Co. are jrepared to supply special Chemical Manures. for stimulating weak Corn Crops, and renovat ing Clover-sick Pastures, as well as the Potato and Mangold mixture that for the last two sea- Sons has attracted such favourable notice. Analysis, p_ o?8. and other particulars will bo supplied on app. '-ation at the Stores. VV. J. HURST & CC, 101. Queen- tre /CLOVER SEEDS, RYE GRASS, &C. On Sale, ex Late Arrivals: GLOVER SEEDS. consisting of White Clover Timothy Red Clover Rape Cow Grass Trefoil Alsyke &c, Sec, Sec Turnip ALSO, 200 bushels ENGLISH PERENNIAL RYE GRASS -_-_~_--_ f 50 bushels ENGLISH POA PRATENSIS :500 lbs. INDIAN DOOB GRASS 1,000 lbs. ALFALPA 2,000 lbs. AMERICAN TIMOTHY. AND A Fine Collection of Farm and Garden Seeds. The above have arrived in first-class condition. Samples will bo forwarded on application. Poverty Bay, Canterbury, and local Rye Grass Cocksfoot. Ratstail, Poas Fescues, &c. &o. from carefully selected samples, at lowest mar tetrateß' W._J. HURST & CO., Queen-street. [Telegraphic Notice.] milE _COLONIAL insurance COMPANY. CAPITAL: TWO MILLIONS STERLING. In 200,000 Shares of £10 each; 10 Shillings per Share payable. First Issue -.—IOO,OOO Shares. Chief Office : Wellington. Referring to previous preliminary notice by telegranh, the Articles of Association are in preparation. The detailed proposal will shortly be adver tised, and arrangements made to receive appli cations for Shares in Aucldand. " Wellington, April 29. " The Company has been registered. Copies of the Articles and Forms of Application Avill be forwarded throughout tho Colony, as soon as printed, to the various Branches of the Bank of New Zoaland—this day appointed the Bankers of the Company." For tho Directors. (Signed) FRED. E. A. GRAHAM, Secretary.



J» Although the law has been frequently ana successfully invoked against tho counterfeiters of Udolpho Wolfe's Schiedam Aromatic Schn Aiu>a, theu- cupidity has again overcome their prudence. Imitations of this famous me dicinal beverage are being put up by unprinci pled parties in empty bottles of the genuine article, and the labels imitated. Be cautious. P,Faith! e hope, and charity, aro the ornaments of every AveU-regulatod person, and the honest family physician tho best friend of mankind., in the horn- of sickness, and tormenting pains, what so grateful to the poor suflcring patient as a remedy at hand that can subdue his distress and restore tranquility. '•Ghollahei Groat In f&WrCn-es" have the most beneficial effect in l™»di%'_.n_ correctinK all the ordinary dis l3*-„°_ the human body. They aro decisivo tion. They can _. __v. _r _■- __-_-.-.™-, ...*.*»«-. see the numerous reliable testimomala receive by the.proprietor.