SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

m, it -RTATirn t This Afternoon, 7.17 HUjJi V, A LJfiH—j formorrow Morninff. 7.31

SUN SET.— This livening. 6.30 SUN RLST'.'. —To morrow Moniincr. 5.5 MOONS A GE.- First Quarter, 12th. 3.39 p.m

ARRIVALS.

Taiaroa, s.s., Kenneth-, from the boutn{mtine

DEPARTURES.

Manukau) , „ ~ Hawea, 3.8., Wheeler, from Napier and South Pretty Jane, s .<?.. Eoeles. from Napier Go-aliead, s.s., Helender, from Gisborne Nymphe, H.M.S., Townsend, from Wellington >fSeato!lcr, barque. from London Conflict. lI.M. gunboat, . Musters, from Wel-

li ngton Oceola, Gchoiner, from Adelaide. 7'^- Queen, schooner. Jones, from Hokianga Chvistophsro Colombo. '1-T.1.M.5.5., from Sydney

Islann (Jitr, oarque, \v imam?, tor rsewcastie Minnie Hare, schooner, Skinner, for Ngixnguru

and Poverty Bay Mazeppa. schooner, Garraway, forLevuka and Samoa

IMPORTS.

Per barque Pea Toller, from London :— 253" cases,'lo2o boxes. ISI bales, 519 casks. 130 ke-p, S-23 packages, 123 drums, 20 hhds., 6 jars, 3S4P bars. 710 bundles. 31 tanks, 20 puncheons, 52 casks. 15 crates. 125 barrels, 12 retort doors, 12 sheets, 5000 firebricks. 150 tiles. 15 pipes. 24 grindstones, 0 wheels, 78 steel tires, 7 bags, 72 losk plates, IS coils, 7 trunks, 8 cables, 9 anchors S valves, C c'.ams. 9 bales, H. Brett 20 hhds.,-Owen and Graham & cases, Ireland Brothers 3 case?, Wilsons and Horton Pe 1* Tai-'ron. f'om the South : 7 bales hops, 25 sacks malt, 10S sacks grass seed, 6 cases butter* 1 package saws.

ARRIVAL OF THE SEATOLLER FROM LONDON.

The barque. Sna Toller (J.EM.) Captain Mo^sop, arrived in ha:bour -yesterday from London, ajter a remarkably quick passage of 91 days from port to port or 83 days from land to land. She loft Gravesend on iiecember 2nd, passing through the Downs the same day. and oft the Sia.t oa the 3rd, JJown the Channel had moderate N.E. winds, which carried the vessel clear of the land. Across tho Bay of Biscay experienced W. and N.W. breezes, which con tinued until aecurina: the trades off the island of St. Antonia on the loth; in odeg. N. obtained theS.E. trades, and the Equater was, crossed on the 29th. in long. 28deg. VV'., 27 days out. A bre^zo spruug up carrying the barque to 27/i.S., where the trades were lost. Passed Trißtan d'Aclmna on January 13th, and on the day. following spoke the ship Ravensoraig bound to Port Chalmers, and which vessel, as also the barque Chili for this port, were towed down the Thames River on the same tide as the Sea Toller. Crossed the meridian pC the I,' Cape of Good Hope on the 21st of January, and »he easting was run down between 46" and -18' S., the wind being strong until passing Kergneln Land. L'eht breezes from the north were then encountered until within 200 miles of the north west point of the Middle Island. Thence to the Three Kings south-east winds, the latter land mark bei:ig sighted on Monday last, and the North Cape rounded at ± p.m. on Tuesday. Down the coast, south-east winds until passing Cape Brett on Thursday- night; thence south west weather until Tiritiri was made jat 8 p.m. on Saturday, when the vessel l-ire-to for the night: the harbour being made uc noon yester day. The Sea Toller is an iron barque of 55S tons register, and ia consigned to the New Zealaud Shipping Company. She is owned by Mr J. Gambles, of Harrington, Cumberland who is also the owner of the barque Ann Gambles which was here a short time ago.*;

BARQUE SIGNALLED.

At half-past three o'clock this afternoon, theJ signal of a barque inside the reef was hoisted at tb>- North Shore flagstaff. The vessel will pro bably turn out to be the Chasca or Chile, from London. The former is niore than 120, and the latter 90 days out, so that both are due. She will arrive in harbour about seven o'clock.

The ti'ial trip of North Shore Ferry Company's new iron steamer Tongariro took place this afternoon. Owing to pressure on our space we are compelled to hold over oul- report until to-morrow.

The topsail sclioouer Oceola is coming up the harbour from Adelaide a3 we go to press, after a lengthened passage. She brings a cargo of wheat. The s.s. Hauraki left Onehunga for Waitara at 5.30 thi3 morning. The Hero and Zeaiandia had not been signalled up to 1 o'clock this afternoon. HThe s.s. Hawea. Captain Wheeler, left for Kussellithis afternoon, with a cargo consisting of 26 packages. * Tiie ue i"-.-- "ad aol sailed up to the ftime of 6n"r goiSS' to press. . The s.s. Go-ahead arrived last evening from Gisborne with, a general cargo and several pagsen^ j^ymphe arrived from Wellington .-•wterday morning, under command of Captain ■7ft, vnsend, formerly of H.M.S. Crocodile. He / ov heen appointed in the place of Captain :T|?l> The Nymphe left Wellington on the ■ouiue. - tlie p a g Sa ge has been made partly .ioth, ana , and par tly under canvas. The gander steax ij 3t o f the officers on board :— sallowing is & -wnsend; lieutenants, Cosmo, Contain, S. P. Th. ,A3 c. Cochrane; navigating F. M. Gordon, TflOK. i<»y; staff-surgeon, Astley lieutenant, A. E. StfJft* \ H. Whichelo ; chief- Cooper ; paymaster, "9V. '<ier; sub-lieutenants, engineer, William IronftSOi. ■>• surgeon, A. Mc- W. K. Groube, Alan B. LeslU a. H. li. Giles ; "Kißlay.; as3i3tant paymaster, . 'T enr y Arnold ; ■engineer, J. Crichton; gunner, .v ter, James boatswain, L. H. Barnett; carpeiu -. Henderson ; assistant, R. W. Edward*, o'clock The s.s. lona leaves for Russell at are» ±hi 3 afternoon, with passengers and cargo. -ny The barque Island City sailed on Satura X afternoon for Newcastle. The schooner Minnie Hare left on Saturday for Ngungavu. She will afterwards proceed to Poverty Bay. The schooner Queen arrived m harbour yes terday from Hokianga, with a cargo of gum, Conflict arrived in harbour S-e=terday morning, shortly after the Nymphe, from Wellington, under command of Lieut. nommander J. O. Musters. She 13 a sister vessel to the Uenard (schooner), which was m harbour some time ago. She is 82 tons register, and carries a 12-pounder Armstrong gun. She is manned by 25 men, under the following officers: Lieut.-Commander, J. G. Musters; Sub-Lieut, J. G. White ; Boatswain William Fairfoot. The Conflict and Nymphe will remain here for some weeks, pending the arrival of Commodore Hoskins in H.M.s Wolverine. That vessel is at present in Sydney, buc may be expected here shortly. ■-_•,, When the signal of a barque from London was hoisted at the flagstaff yesterday, it was gene rally understood that the vessel wastheChasca from London, now about 120 days out. Thi3 surmise, however, proved wrong, and the burque turned out to be the Sea Toller which left London nearly a month later than the Chasca, which is now overdue. It appears strange that the latter vessel has not arrived before this time, but most likely she will put in an. appearance in the course of the next few df Thess Hawea arrived in harbour lastTeven ing7havinglef tDunedin on the 25th. She brings the following passengers :-Saloon: Misses Milne, Lightwood (2), Holman Mesdames Rob john, Hill, McCormick, Shakespear and family, Lons Brennan, Miscoe, and Carleton* Rev. Chafles Clark, Rev Mr Walsh. Bishop Red wood Messrs Smith. Honess, Matson, Bran, Keals, Brennan (2), Hill, Fellon, McCormick. Pox =halc£,pear, Corbett, Masken, Graham, Dilnan lYoiing, Kelly, Taylor, GilflUan, Bdge cumbe and son. Brown, Cholmondley, EUerker, Snellinf? § Hayes, Cameron, CassiUs, Wilson, Smith? Russell, Dunbar, Carleton, and 12 in the laThe Sschooner Mazeppa sailed yesterday for LSsTpreWan e arrived in the Tamaki on Saturday, from Gisborne, and came up the h^rhe"ys™Taiaroar2^B°tons, Kennedy, arrived from.the South, to-day. Passengers:-Saloon: Mesdames, Curtis, Brouton, Boggs,. Robertson. Honiss, Courtney, Hunter, Collins, Misses Waters, Horniss, Courtney, Messrs Gurtis Sheehan (2), Keitle, Savage, Boggs, Hill Robertson, Norman, Black, Hunte?, Samuels, Harkiss, Newman. Thompson, Collins (2), TlTne aketch t7^dy e of the Lake, Captain Stone, entered inwards to-day, with a cargo of 16,000 feet junk timber, 2 tons kauri gum, and oifiw ShThe ketch Fanny Kelly entered inwards to day from Russell, with a cargo of 50 tons Spitfire, Captain Olsen, entered in wards at the Customs from Russell, with 43 tons coal. She wjl I leave again to-morrow afternoon °The Uschooner Ruby, Captain Cockfleld, has arrived from Russell, with 60 tons coal.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Spit, this day. The s s. Southern Cross arrivedf rom Auckland at half-past five o'clock this mornincr. The s.s. <nr Auckland at noon yesterday.

Scamps arc selling counterfeits of that most wholesale of medicinal stimulants, Udolpho Wolfe's Schiedam Aromatic Schnapps, famous alike for its health-giving properties and agreeable flavour. The knaves who are carry ing on this wicked traffic put their fiery decoct ions into empty bottles or the real article, and in most instances imitate the genuine labels. Insist upon having the real Schnapps.

BIRTH.

ROSS.—On the 27th February, 1878, at her resi-

dence, Auckland, Mrs. A. Ross of a son. RICE.—At Makauri, Poverty Bay. on the 27th February, 1878, Mrs. Chas. Rico of a son.

MARRIAGE.

BROOKFIKLD—PURCHAP.—On the 28th Feb ruary, at St. Matthew's Church, by the Right Rev. the Bishop of Auckland, Frederic William Brookfield, of Tanranga, solicitor, to Sarah Edith, daughter of Rev. A. G. Purchas, of Auckland.

DEATH.

PRUMMOND On the 3rd March, 1878, at Chancery Lane, "Mrs. Elizabeth Drnmmond, aged 53 years. The funeral will leave her late residence at 3 p.m. to-morrow. Friends will please accept LOGAN.—On the 3rd March. 1878, at Otahuhu, Elizabeth, the beloved wife of W. li. Logan, J.P., aged 47 years. The funeral will leave her late residence, Otahuhu, at 2 p.m. to-morrow, sth instant. Friends are respectfully invited to attend.

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

MONDAY. MARCH 4,. 1878.

gtfca fv* that UcH Miirtinr^ Ike wrong tbat necdt reilftf^i

Long reports to-day have excluded leading articles and a large" amount of correspond ence.

War appears to be accepted as the inevitable. Russia has called out four divisions of reserves. The Porte, acting no doubt under Russian pressure, has ordered the Governor of the Dardanelles not to permit the passage of any more war ships. This is in fulfilment of the Treaty of Peace, and probably Turkey, in its present defence less position, is not desirous of giving any pretext on its part for greater pressure by its adversary. The European Conference was arranged for the present or beginning of next week, but there seems little prospect of its effecting anything, if, indeed, hos tilities are not precipitated before the representatives assemble.

A meeting for the election of a school committee was convened to be held on the Ist inst., at the school-house, Ellerslie, but the only gentleman who attended were Messrs Kinloch, L. H. Green, and Wilson. There being no quorum the meeting fell through. It is to be regretted that so little inteiest is manifested in educatienal matterc.

A. North Shore resident writes stating that there is great want of a post-office at Devonport, and suggests Duder's store as a suitable place. •■ The Right Rev Dr Redwood, Roman Catholic Bishop of Wellington, was a passenger, by the s.s. Hawea, from the South.

An experiment in order to test the capa bilities of the Pumping Machinery of the City Waterworks, inpursuanceofaresolution passed by the Council, was made by Mr Ellington, C. E., under the direction of His Worship the Mayor. The test resulted in a thousand gallous being raised 230 feet to the reservoir, 2Jlbs of coal. < When the engines were working at their maximum power, no vibration was perceptible.

A meeting of householders was held at the Hobsonville School House, in compli ance with advertisement by order of the Board of Education ; 17 householders were present. Mr Birley proposed, Mr Connor seconded, and it was carried, that Mr Vazev take the chair, and conduct the election of School Committee. The follow ing gentlemen were pioposed : —Messrs jMoiiSbd, Ockleston, Lintoii, Hunter, Berry, Birley, Russell, and Exton. After which a ballot was taken with the following result. Vazey, 23'; McLeod, 14; Ockleston, 17 ; Linton, 15 ; Hunter, 10 ; Berry, 7 ;• Birley, 2; Russell, 6. The Chairman declared Messrs G. Vazey, N. McLeod, J. Ockleston, William Linton, Henry Hunter, John Berry, and John Russell,to be duly elected. At 3 o'clock the same day a meeting of the newly elected committee was held, when Mr George Vazey was elected Chair man of Committee.

We have received a copy of the quarterly report of the Auckland districi of the Independent -Order of Oddfellows, also the several balance sheets, and half-yearly statements of Lodge funds, exhibiting Odd fellpwship in this part of the Colony in a very favourable liglit. 1,110 members are good on the books of the fourteen district lodges, and many persons have been benefitted by the means of mutual self-help. In fact the report shews that the order in connection with the Manchester Unity has been gradually but surely progressing] since its introduction in New Zealand. Among the steady and more active adherents to the principles in the North Island are Mr H. J. Smith, P.P.D.G.M., prov. C.S. ; Mr Seering Mat thews, P.V.G. ; Mr George Leahy, P.P.G.M. 5 and Mr Thomas Cole, P.P.G.M. We notice that the Auckland district lodges for the last quarter have received £326 12s 9d, and disbursted £63 15s. Funeral fund : receipts, £77 18s, paid, £72 ; benevolent fund : receipts and interest, £54 5s sd, paid, *£7 2s ; deposited in banks since June last, £250 Is sd. The trustees report that the lodges are in a healthy condition, and aro dispensing a large amount of good to members of the community. Total amount of investments, £2.H50 : interest on same, £56 6s; with £40 in hnnd for investment.

The monthly meeting of the Lodge Ara will be held this evening in the lodge room of the Masonic Hotel, at the usual hour.

The Auckland Choral Society's concert will be held on Wednesday evening next. Members who will take part in the same are desired to meet for rehearsal this even ing at half-past seven o'clock.

Mr C. A. Robertson, of the Grammar School, his consented to deliver a lecture at the Young Men's Christian. Association on Friday evening next on " Mahommedan conquest and Russian aggression," a subject of special interest at the present time.

It will be seen from our advertising columns that the Opera Company have kindly consented to play "Faust" to-morrow night, for the benefit of the orchestra and chorus. Both these bodies did much to enhance the success of the past season, and therefore \vc hope they will have a crowded house.

"We learn that there were some slight errors in our reporter's notes of a visit to the Auckland Gaol,which are calculated to lead to an impression that the Gaol is less efficiently managed than is actually the case. It would be a source of regret if any such impression were to prevail, as our representative was much struck with the admirable order and discipline which was everywhere apparent throughout the institu tion. It was not the head-warder who accompanied our reporter in his visit of inspection, but one of he subordinates. We learn also that the only instance in which any conversation is known to have been carried on between the female warders and the inmates of the debtor's prison was in the case of a boy, who talked to them through the fence which separates the dobtor's yard from that of the female prisoners. The boy was punished for a breach of the Gaol discipline, and the practice has since been stopped. A female warder watches over the women while they are employed in outdoor duties, and any breaches ot discipline are promptly checked. The sleeping-rooms of the debtors and those of the female prisoners are separated by a double wall, through which conversation is impossible.

A special organ recital will be given by request this evening in the Pitt-street Wcsleyan Church, by Harcourt Lee, Esq., organist.

The Turner Goldmining Company, which is to carry on operations in Marlborough, has been floated in Loudon.

The Christchurch Gas Cempany has reduced the price of gas to lls 5d per thousand feet.

Mr Richard Turnbull is a candidate for the seat for Timaru, vacant by the resignation of Mr Stafford1. His chances of election are said to be good.

The school committee of Hamilton West elected on Saturday were -.—Messrs Knox, (chairman), Jones, Davis, Thompson, Yon Stunner, and Scott. Notice oi motion has been given to bring the compulsory clauses of the Education Act into oporataon.

We understand the Italian Opera Com pany will break up here. One contingent goes to Sydney, but the other will stay in New Zealand and form a party fop concert purposes. Sigraora Caranti Vita is likely to be the leading lady, and Signors Paladini and Camero the tenors.

Yesterday (Sunday) Bishop Cowio was at All Saint's Oh-mch in the morning. He rode there from Parnell and put up his horse in a newly-erected shed behind the church. As soon as the Bishop was safe in church, a man (whose name is known) went out of the building and took the horse from the shed and rode i* about the neighbour hood. Unfortunately for the said person, he was seen on his return from his ride, and he will, we believe,, be prosecuted by the church authorities f©r his larrikinism.

The president of Newington Wesleyan College, Sydney, the Rev J. H. Fletcher* is expected by the mail steamer, and, should he arrive, will conduct divine service at Pitt-street on Sunday next.

That aea serpent is- again to the fore, and despite the sneers and insults of sceptics, is determined to vindicate his existence. A correspondent writes : —" The veritable sea seroent is unearthed, or exumed, or landed,*or Btranded, or what you please to call it, at last, and may now be seen floating, not in its natural-element of salt and water, but in a double distilled solution of some kind or other in a glass receptacle made for the purpose. It is not, as may be supposed, of those gigantic proportions des cribed to have been seen by the Durham's crew, or the one that swallowed the boats' crew at the North Skore, but is supposed to be a progeny of the same stock; and doubt less when the next half-a-dozen generations of human kind have disappeared, this same monster of the deep might have struck terror to some of our children's children, had it not been for the mighty wav« that lodged it on terra firma. The length of the reptile, if such it may be called, is about 5 feet, having scales, and being beautifully marked ; with something like a propelling apparatus about one-third the distance from the head, and to all appearance it is a serpent of some kind—whether venomous or not remains to be proved—also what his last meal consisted of. This unique specimen was thrown up by the tidal wave at Mercury Bay, and was brought to town, since which it has been in the possession of Mr J. Graham, who has kindly allowed it to be exhibited free ot all expense, so that the curious In such matters may have an opportunity of witnessing for themselves, and placing beyond doubt the existence of such reptiles inhabiting the waters of the deep."

A "Well-wisher' writes, asking whether Mr Morrison has not offered the Provincial Government and City Council for a moderate sum a recipe for making a liquid that will effectually abate any nuisance, and he advises the Council to try it on one of the night carts, or any other savoury receptacle.

The total number of inmates in the Auckland Provincial Lunatic Asylum and old Hospital on the2ndinst., was 179; viv., 124 males and 55 females.

Two Avcll-known amateurs will play a billiard match this evening for £5 a side, at the Governor Brown Hotel. We would remind heads of families and householders that the census papers will be collected durins the week, and should be filled up immediately. The particulars as to the inmates of the dwellings should be made up for Sunday evening. Those who neglect to fill up the paper are liable to a fine.

The new session of the St. James' Mutual Improvement Association will be commenced this evening in the Tcmperence Hall, Albert-street- Rev. 11. F. Macuicol.in the chair, will deliver an address on the " Constituent elements of Mutual Improve ment Societies," and Rev. R. Taylor on "Their objects and how to obtain them.' Several part songs, duets, and a speech by Rev Mr Carrick, will be given. Mrs Mitchell will sing the beautiful song "Cleansing Fires," and the choir will give " Cherry Ripe" and other pieces. Several readings and recitations will also be introduced. Mr W. J. Rces will act as instrumentalist, and Mrs Mitchell will conduct the choir. As the admission is free, it is expected that the hall will be crowded.

Rev. R. F. Macnicol presided to-day at the noontide prayer meeting in the Wellesley-strcet rooms, xmdor the auspices of the United Evangelistic Committee. The funeral of the late Miss Matilda Paul, avlio died on the 27fch ult., alter a painful illness extending over a period of six months, took place yesterday. The remains were followed to the grave by a large number of mourners and friends, by whom she was held in very high esteem. The funeral service was impressively read by the Rev. Mr Burrows. As the coffin was lowered in its last rcstidg-place a mourner dropped a white flower on the coffin as an emblem of purity. The obsequies were very creditably conducted by Mr Hayward. Pi/Mr F. Clayton, chairman of the New niarket Highway Board, has convenedga meeting of the ratepayers of the district to be held to-morrow evening for the purpose of considering the removal of the slaughter house. The meeting will be held in New- market E-.11.

Mr Manoneyi architect, has measured the slaughterhouses at Newmarket by request of the City Council with the following result : Area of cattle killing room, 2,280 feet; area of covered sheds, 1644 square feet; total 3,924 feet. The area of the City Abattoirs Western Springs is : Cattle-killing rooms, 3,702, feet ; covered sheds, 2,672 feet; total 6,374 feet or 2,450 feet larger than the Newmarketslaughterhouse. The complaint of insufficient accommodation therefore is proved to be without foundation. The ordinary half-yearly meeting of the shareholders of the Pride of Tokatea Gold mining Company was held at the company's office this morning. There was a full attendance of shareholders, and Mr Charles Alexander was voted to the chair. The report which was adopted recommended the discharge of all wages men employed by the Company, and that any grant applied for on tribute should be let. The legal manager was also instructed to sue at once all shareholders whose calls remain un paid.

ROYAL ITALIAN OPERA

LUCREZIA BORGIA

The performance of "Luerezia Borgia" on Saturday evening was in every respect satisfactory. Signor Paladini appeared as Gennaro,and delighted the well filled house by his delicious rendering of the "Di Pescatore." Signora Gnadagnini repeated her grand impersonation of Lucrezia, and was well backed up by the Signora Vc-nosta who was loudly applauded after the brindisi, "II segretto."

REVIEW OF THE OPERA SEASON.

Now that the opera season has finally come to an end, it may not bo amiss to review briery its most notable features. Twenty-six performances have been (riven, and fifteen works produced, two of which, viz., '"Aida" and "Lohengrin," were novelties in Auckland. The former was played no less than three times, and everything considered, we think it may be called a success. The opera is not, however, one which will ever be popular with the people; it la^ks molody, and, moreover, smacks of WagDer in places. A "little Niggers'" dance .was the hit of the performance. "Lohengrin" proved here, as in Knrope, an utter failure, from a popular DOint Of viow. The " mnsic of the future," it is evident, will never find a home in Auckland. Not even the unusual splendour of the inise en scene and dresses could relieve the dreari ness of the long and ted ions recitatives. Our own opinion is that the Opera Company would have found it pay better to give us a sample of "Wagner's music. "L'Ollftndese Dannato (The Flying Dutchman), which is not only lighter, but has a comprehensible libretto. In London an English version of the "Flying Dutchman" was a great success. Next to the novelties, "Mose in Kgitto" was undoubtedly the moat important -work produced. This opera was played three times, and on the occasion of its last representation the Theatre was crowded with one of tbo largest and most distinguished assemblages that over assembled within its walls. Much credit is due to the management for the manner in which "Mose" waa nut on the stage ; and ft is also worthy of note that in this opera the choru"es ware rendered with unusual musical excellence. "LaSonnam bula"and"l Puritani" were fairly played, but failed to draw good houses ; on the other hand, however. "II Trovatore," " Un Ballo," "Pipele," and "11 Barbiere" took so well that they were repeated. The prima donna asspluta, Signora Guadagnini, is an artiste of considerable talent and versatility, but it would be absurd to say that she has done equally well in every part sho has undertaken. Fulsome praise is as Bad as uniuet nypercriticism. For her benefit the Signora chose to play " Aida."and we are almost inclined to think that she is seen to greatest advantage in this character. H.er Alice, in " Roberto II Diavolo" in also very powerful, and so is her Leonora in "II Trovatore. and Lucre tia. She has plenty of dramatm instinct, and when carried away by her part acts magnifi cently. Her glorious voice is perfectly well trained, but robust rather than either flexible or tender. Occasionally, however, as during the last representation of "Roberto." she almost startles one by the power and beauty of her singing. Altogether we think that a considerable space of timais likely to elapse before " we see her like again." The Signora Vita is a charm ing little actress, with a sweet little voice-. As Elvira (" I Puritani"), Oscar (" Un Bfcllo")) and Rigoletta {" Pipele"), Bhe delighted everyone, but in some of the other parts she undertook she seemed overweighted. Sa. Tonosta is generally admitted to be the best contralto cantatrice-who has ever visited Auckland. She is also a most careful and painßtaking artiste. As Azucena in "II Trovatore," she waa showered with- well deserved bouquets, and in " Lucrezia Borgia " and "Semiramide" proved equally successful. We have had occasion to praise Signor Paladmi constantly. His singing is invariably a treat, and he is no despicable actor. He has, too/the faculty of looking a part. Ono night he strikes us as the ideal Edgar of Ravonswood, the next as the ideal Roberto or Radamez. He seems to put on the character with th« dress; This, by the-bye, is perhaps the place to remark that all the gentlemen are not so particularas Signor Paladini about donning the correct costumes. In "Lucia de Lammermoor" for instance, Henrico wore a dress of the time of Charles II; Arturo, an Elizabethan costume, and Edgardo alone what was right. Signor Camoro, who is a good strong tenor, appeared to the greatest advantage as Radamez, and wo liked Signor Gambetti best as Amonasro. Signor Cesari was well suited with the title role of "Mose. and Signor Tessada's name will always be associated with "Pipele." All four are artistic, painstaking singers and experienced actors The operas from first to last have been planed on thej stage in a very creditable manner, and all praise is due to the persons responsible for this part of the business. We have also to compliment M. Carron on the effective manner in which he and his colleagues have discharged their duties, and desire him to convey our thanks specially to Mr Harcourt Lee, Si^nor Cesehina, and the firstviolin player. It would indeed be graceless to wind up this notice without referring in terms of the highest eulogy to Signor Nobili, whose untiring energy and never-ending anxiety to promote, not only the success of the undertaking but the comfort of the public, deserves our heartiest praise. Those members of a company who appear before the footlights receive from time to time direct proofs of the satisfaction which their efforts to minister to the public enjoyment elicits, but the manager, to whom, perhaps, more than any other, the success of a season is attributable, carries on his work in the background, unencouraged by popular plaudits or showers of bouquets. To Signor Nobili we are very largely indebted for the pleasure which this talented Company has afforded, and to his exertions is very largely due the very considerable measure of support which has encouraged the company through a season protracted beyond its intended limits. As it is the intention of the various members to separate here we wish them all bon voyage.

The oricketmatshinthe Domain on Satur day between the Victoria and Mount Eden C.C.,was won by the Victorias in the -first innings.

SERIOUS CONFLAGRATION AT ONEHUNGA.

Great Destruction of Property.

PER "STAR" CARRIER PIGEON

THE sudden bursting out of flames in the very heart of Onehunga at 8.30 last evening cansed the greatest excitement. At this hour James Blakie was standing in front of the Tea Mart, and remarked to Constable Adams that there was a .strong smell of burning. They both ran round im mediately to the rear of the building, where they were joined by John Kellsall, who had also been guided there by the smell of fire. Flames were now visible rising from the roof of the back store, which is attached to the main building. Inside this back store was a loft in which half a ton of hay was stowed. On the ground floor was some kerosene, some general stores, and also a few thousand shingles. These inflamable materials made a tremendous blaze. In a few minutes Sergeant Greene, accompanied by some 01 the leading tradesmen, arrived on the scene, and a spirited attempt was made to save the stock and furniture, but the fire was blown by the S.W. wind right over the large block of buildings. Although this consists of three shops, only one family, viz., Mrs Keesing's, lived on the premises. Mrs Keesing's mother, Mrs Nash, an elderly person of 70 years of age, was in bed ill, and had to be carried out by her daughter. In a few minutes the three shops in Mr Stone's block were hopelessly enveloped in flames. They were occupied respectively by Mr Sonierville (store only), Mr Keesing (shop ana i e3idence), and Mr "W. R. Wills (shop only). The latter tradesman was living with his family at Otahuhu. He has but lately gone into these premises, having been burnt out a few weeks ago while

occupying a shop further up the street. The strong breeze blew masses of fire about in the air and set fire to Longley's. large and handsome new premises. The children were just sent to bed when Mr Longley heard the cries, fire. England's store, which is next to Mr Longley's, was quickly in flames. These fine buildings are all on the Avest side of Queen-street. Almost simultaneously four houses opposite were blazing fiercely. They were occupied by Mrs. Furley, confectioneer (shop only) ; John Leahy, shoe-maker (shop and resi dence), whose stock was not insured ; Jas. Burns (private house) ; and James Norris (baker and .confectioneer). The flames from the west side were driven in an un-

broken sheet of fire over the street. From

each block of buildings the blaze ran up to an enormous height. The grass which had grown in the street since the new cow bye-laws were enforced was scorched up by the angry heat for hundreds of feet.

LATER PARTICULARS.

THE STOREMAN'S STATEMENT.

William "Mann says : I was at Mr Gillman's corner on Sunday evening about 8.30, and saw fire issuing from the cart shed, which is a building connected with the main store and used as a storeroom for general goods. There was also a small quantity of kerosene, about half a ton of hay up in the loft, and some shingles, but nothing else particularly inflaniable. I left* all safe on Saturday night at 10 o'clock, and cannot say how the fire started. When I got down to the store the front store had already been opened. I saved a few things, but tried in vain to get out the deed box, as the fire had obtained too strong a hold inside the shop. There was a pound's worth of "coppers in the till, and a few pounds of money in the cash box. Mr Somerville had been at the' Thames for three days, and returned on Saturday at mid-night, I had taken the ledger home as I generaHj do, in which all business transactions1 were posted up to Friday evening. The roof of the back store was not watertight, but cannot say the hay getting wet had anything to do with the origin of the fire. From' this statement it is evident that Mann has acted with praise worthy care or the loss of tke ledger would have been added to the already consider able loss suffered by Mr Somerville. An insurance agent offered to take a risk of £600 on the stock, which he considered not half the value. The block of buildings, in which Mr Somerville's shop was situated, is said to have been old and* rotten, it was built by Mr W. J. Ttoung many years ago. Mr Longley's books are all saved, to gether with a number of other valuables, business and household effects.

No firebell Avas at this stage required. Such a Avarning Avould have been child's play compared to the furious-A'elcano-like fire Avhich shot upAvards to the sky, glaring over the borough of Onehunga with all the terror of its fervent consuming heat, start ling Mayor, Councillors, and burgesses, as its blaze burst abruptly through theAvindow of every room in the village. The country round vras lit up, and from Mangare to the Manukau Heads presented a grand pano ramic appearance, which Clifford Avith all his apparatus could not excel. The entire population of the country for miles rode in. Meanwhile residents Avorked bravely and at great risk. There was not a single ladder to assist in getting' up a building. John Murdock, wharfinger, tried to- save Norris' property, but a heap of boards- fell on him and knocked him prostrate. TWO MEN BURNED.

John Gracie was very badly burued trying tv save Mrs Furley's stock. I have just seen him. His breast, neck,., and ear, on one side are all in blisters, and his hand and arm also suffered. Mr Melutyre stuck to the lock-up, which adjoined the premises known as Stone's buildings, and has some flesh burned off the side of his head. People remarked as he stuck to his post that none but a son of Vulcan could have stood it. Between the danger which threatened the buildings adjoining those on fire on each Bide of the street, 'people scarce know where best t® go and empty houses and throw water. Sergeant Green produced his blankets ; these were wetted, and cast over the lock-up, being kept in place by Mr Mclntyre. Had xhis burned, the antiquated Court House and the Ser geant's home would base gone. Greeves' furniture was taken out by friends, while he looked after the Government property. The next building to. Norris' on the east side of the street Avas Peglers', adjoining the Railway Terminus EL©tel. A gap inter vened, and prevented; ignition ; had the latter fired, the- goods-shed and; station buildings would have also gone. The Railway employes living near Avorked hard to prevent a spread of fira j among them were : — Mr Glenny (station-master),. 11. Cox, W. Stanion, and E. Thomas,. Within a considerable radius of the nine burning houses other buildings were scorched, but none seriously damaged, tha&ksto the exertions of the pub lic. Mrs Sutherland is mentioned as having lent really valuable aid in saving a, cottage to the west of Long-ley's, and Mr Cleghorn, ot Epsom, gave good assistance. Messrs Sec combe and a number of Aucklandgentlemen rode out. Superintendent Hughes came in a buggy. The inmates of the various houses Avere hospitably treated. Mr Lougley and household (8) went into Mr Walters house, and others to the houses of friends or relatives. Insurances.—New Zealand Company, Leahy, £150 ; house, £60; NeAV Zealand Insurance Company, Longley, house, £500 ; furniture, £70 ; out buildings, £30 ; stable (not burnt). Standard Insurance Company, Longley £200 ; r.tock "aud furniture 400. New Zealand Insurance Company, England, shop, £50; stock, £200. South British Broadfoet, £150. 1 As the fire occurredjshortly after ohurch time, many of the residents who worked so willingly to remove effects are personally great losers. Several who received actual injuries are already mentioned, while Mr John Mann, who was most active in his

exertions, had thrown off his wawT"~ which was a watch. Neither of k articles has he since heard anvfk- hege The clothing of.many young menifef \ ruined, and as they have saved umv!^ £150 worth of goods and furnitnre 2 lOfI Of ' the Insurance Companies will mak ly acknowledgement of services render* S°?* Keeaing saved a little of his machine* **' a few tools; others that remained Z fire will-be utilised after beins t-nm. ,the - Mr Mclntyre the Mta^*^.' i! oflered to do them gratuitously a y dozen chimney stacks were left tiemt?; a m the breeze, the police, assisted JL^ public, had them pulled down during +ye ' afternoon by the aid of ropes ° SALVAGE IN THE MASONICiBatt A visit to the Masonic Hall shews «TT' greater amount of goods and furnitures saved than -was at fiiat supposed tO? ' Longley saved his piano and aW J*i ' worth of furniture, but veiy little cln+i,- The whole of Mrs Lon^leyT ££& haviug been destroyed. A consideniki amount of stock in trade is also sav a From Mr England's store some tons of fl in small bags wjre taken there princiiWn* by young ladies, who shewed their **»? pathy |for this fbachelor t arlesnTan^ carrying out his stock. Mr Leahy wag n °i insured, and has saved only the piano At the time our reporter left Onehunga {-p.^ sentatives of the New Zealand, Standard and Union Insurance Companie were specting the aoove salvage, and adiudicSl mg on the amounts to be allowed MR SOMERVILLE'S STATEMENT.

Mr Somo.rville says that the idea thatthn fire originated on his premises is mere sud. position. He has not been on the premise since Thursday last, but has been at tha Thames, whence he returned ]ate on Satur day night. There was no one livino- on the premises, noJ fireplace. Mr Somerville dM not go into the premises on Saturday h£ was informed by one of the neighbours who witnessed the fire at the ouiset that when he entered the premises he did not observe any signs of fire, but the house next door was in flames. Mr Somerville got into the yard behind the premises and finding that the reservoir was covered over with planks, set a party of men to remove then), and in extinguishing the fire, which had by this time communitated with some logs of wood and coal. He thus succeeded in preventing the spread of the fire to the cottages in rear. Mr Somerville lost his cart, harness, books, and papers, except one small ledger. Fortunately, the horses were in a paddock. The stock consisted of general groceries, glass, china, maize (which is still burning), corn, &c. INSURANCES. New Zealand Insurance Co.— Longley's, shop and building ... £600 -j Leahy's, boot shop and dwelling.., 100 Sommerville's, stock 300 Standard Insurance Co.— Longley's, furniture (re-insured in Union) ... ... 300 England's, stock ... ... ... 200 „ house 50 South British Insurance Go,— Broadfoot's, building (occupied by Norris) ... ~„ ... 14ft

CABLEGRAMS.

Latest War Me^ws,

To-day's Dispatches

[redtee's special cablegrams.]

Tka Produce and Money Market..

LONDON, March li

Consuls, 94.

Discount, two per cent. The market rate is two per cent.

. Wheat, is quiet, Adelaide, 60s to .62s ; flour, 42s 16 44s 6cL"""3srew zreaianaxwaurwo.— Since the opening of the wool sales 23,600» bales have been ottered. The bidding has been firm at the December lates.

[Argus Special.]

Relapse-in Australian Securities.

LONDON, March 2nd. . Australian securities have suffered a re--;

lapse. NeAV Zealand Consolidated are quoted at -105. A hundred bales of flax were sold at £22 to £30. Wool : the price is at the opening rate. •!

Four Russian Reserves Galled Out.

Porte Excludes British Ships From the Dardanelles.

Russian War Ship at San Fran-

cisco.

LONDON, March 2

Four divisions of the reserve of the ; Russian ai*my have been called out for active service.

The London " Times" announces that the Porte has ordered the Gover-K nor of the to prevent the further passage of war-ships:

The "JNVvv York Times" states that a Russian Avar ship has arrived at San Francisco.

[PRESS AGENCY;]

AUSTRALIAN

INTERCOLONIAL CRICKET MATCE- , SYDNEY, March 2.<« The match between The Australians Eleven and a Combined Fifteen stands asv follows :— Combined Fifteen, Ist innings,,, 78; Australian Eleven, Ist innings, 125;^ of Avhiob. A. Barmerman made 45; Spot*-, forth, 38 ; and Bailey, 24. The Combined^ Fifteen, in their second innings, have three*- Avickefes doAvn for 66 runs. MELBOURNE, March &. ■■ The question Avhether the Governor t™*' sign the Avarrants of the Government is ■ stiltunsettled.. The Treasury is sti&abte to pay the. public creditors. The question;, will probably be referred to ParlSuntf*' before the Governors consulted.

DOMAIN BOARD.

jThe ordinary monthly meeting; of-the Domain Board was held in tha,* GotWfiu Chambers this, morning. Fresent:—; Messrs F. D. Feoion (in the chaijs McKecn nie, Mitford, Bt-ett, Kussell, YiSarren, ana - Thorne. FENCING. The consideration of this subject w* deferred until' the next meeting, in COII<I sequence of tke absence of Mr Clayton.. -v DKSYES IN THE DOMAIN. .^ Ms Russsll moved the motion standing"? his name, ''That designs be called for roao ways andi entrances to the Domain. Mr Russell spoke in favour, of bis tiou, giving various reasoasin supper* ori. A great deal of discussion took place w»» reference to roads laid- out previousvt although not now visible. A num W« enti-auces Avere suggested, and Mr Jg o*^^: nic Moved as an ameadent to Mr Kusseu resolution "That a sub-ijommittee u» appointed to ascertain upon what t"1"!^ entrance can be obtained to the i»0B"T nt,ar Mason's gardens."' «% On being put to the meeting, Mr Euaseu* resolution was lost. MEETING ROOM; AND OFFICE. ~;. Mr Kussell drew atteatkm to the iactww there was bo. means of obtainiDg P»Pj from the Board's Secretary wi^P?*,©" trouble in seeking him. Ha (suggested m» . the papers should be left in the Oouno" Chambers. , . . I^,ll Mr Brown stated that he had jnst ce^ infermed£by the Town Clerk that "yi would not have the use of the roQW .V". meeting in again,

EVEttING'STA MONDAY, MARCH 4.: 1878



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ooiraraY edition's PUBLISHED at 12.30 p.m. (For WAIKATO) AND AT 3.30 P.M. mHE TOWN EDITION of the STAR _EL is Published at the Office at 5 o'clock. 1 MPOBTANT T~O CHEMISTS, DRUGGISTS, WHOLESALE MERCHANTS, STOREKEEPERS, AND THE PUBLIC GENERALLY. s&" Just Landed ex S. R. Lyman, fkom N ew York* S cases MEXICAN MUSTANG LINI MENT, small, medium, and large sizes. 5 cases LyonS KATIIAIRON, for the HAIR 10 cases LYONS INSECT POWDER portending death to Fleas, Mosquitoes Bags, and Colorado Beetles. 2 'oatesLYOK's EXTRACTOF JAMAICA GINGER • 1 case Wynkoop's PECTORAL OF ICE LAND MOSS, for Chest Complaints, C Q uj?ns, Influenza, etc. 10 cases Drake's World-Renowned. PLANTATION BITTERS ] case SEA MOSS FARINE, the most nutritious Food for Invalids, Children, &c, &c. Makes Jellies of a rich and delicate flavour, and cheaper than Corn Flour. . A.© IjOURIE, HOBSO JN *S BUILDINGS, SHORTLAND-STREET. BONEDUST! BO NED US T BONEDUST! To Arrive, about the middle of February: 500 TONS BONEDUST, . Consisting of Billyard's No. 1, Bell's & inch, inch, and Boneflour. W. J. HURST & CO., 101, Queen-street. T /^OS GRAVE &/^O. WILL HOLD A GREAT CLEARING SALE OF MEN'S AN D BOYS' CLOTHING TOMORROW. All Goods Reduced to Cost Price. Inspection Invited.



FTNION INSURANCE COMPANY U OF NEW ZEALAND. APITAL. J32.000.000. U C X L A IN IV BRANCH: QUKEN-S T U E X T, Noxt the Colonial Bank. FIRE DEPARTMENT. Insurano granted on Dwelling - houses, Stores, Shops, Buildings in which trade ia carried on, Merchandise, and Goods of every description. MARINE DEPARTMENT. Hulla Of Ships or Steamers, Merchandise of all kinds, Specie and Wool to United Kingdom, at ~owkst Current Rates. It. H. STEVENSON Manager. X> OVAL INSURANCE Special Notice to Insurers. , This Company, having intimated to the In surance Association their "Withdrawal from Tariff Arrangements, is now prepared to grant Policies on all descriptions of Property at equitable rates. Concessions will be made on first-class build ings and approved risks, in Town and Suburbs, and for -water supply and other protection, where made available. Special arrangements will be made with Mortgagees, Solicitors, House Agents, Con tractors, and other large insurers. The policy of the Company is promptness and liberality in the settlement of claims, and strictly honourable dealing in all its transactions. The Security of Insurers is unsurpassed by that of any Company doing business in the Colony. GEO. W. JONES, Agen , ""flEice: Shortland-street, °- Vuckiand, Bth February, 1878. „,. ■*- -ial Book and Sheet Almanacs for 1878 c. v 1 on application, or on information D aeing e S entto t >-Oggg: TTNION BA. NXiQF AUSTRALIA. [ESTAbW^D 1837.] Paid-up Capital ~ • •^ffijjj}' Reserve Funds .*4ou,uuw. At a Meeting of Proprietors, held mi Loildon on the XOth ultimo, the proposal of tho Directors to increase the Capital and resources of the Bank by the issue of 10.000 New Shares of £2o each at a premium of Thirty-three Pounds per Share, as adopted at the Special General Meet ing of Proprietors, held in London on the Htn ultimo, was confirmed. ..-.-, . * The New Shares will be alloted to Proprietors registered in the Colonies on Ist proximo, in the proportion of one new share to every five old shares, and payment is to be made as under, VlZ£ls per Share on the 15th March, 1878. £15 » 15th April „ £25 „ » 15th May £13 „ » loth June „ No transfer of the old shares can take place between the Ist and 16th March, 1878, nor of the new until the full amount of £58 on each share All further particulars can be ascertained on aPPSn°ed);° th6 PALMER, , Chief Officer for New Zealand. Union Bank of Australia, Christchurch,' N.Z., 25th February. 1878. THORNTON, SMITH, AND FIRTH'S PRICES CURRENT (Wholesale) Subject to alteration without notice. Sacks. 100's. 50's r po e?? o f and F! ouf: iodo&wdd ii %d 6 0^!" 1? 15 0015100 16 0 0 Meal for Pig-feed .. 710 0 Sharps .. 710 0 .. Bran 600 .. •• Fowl Wheat .. .. 4s. to ia. 6d. per bushel. The above prices include sacks and bags; sacks and bags not returnable. Terms: Cash. February 11,1877. . "~^BftEFT?dST:OFB'iCErAUCKLAND. Mails will Close as Unpbb .- For Thames, this day, at 5,30 p.m.; and to morrow, at 1.30 p.m. . For Coromandel, per Durham, on Wednesday next, at 11.30 a.m. For Napier, per Pretty Jane, to-morrow, at 4 p.m. For Russell, Wangaroa.andMongonui.perlona, this day, at 4 p.m. For Tryphena, per Tryphena, to-morrow, at 4 p.m. Per s.s. Taiaroa, on Tuesday, March 5 as follow:— _ , For India, China, Mediterranean Ports, a^d Continent of Europe, at 5 a.m. For Taranaki, Southern Provinces, Aus tralian Colonies, United Kingdom, via Suez and Southampton and via Brinclisi, at 5 a.m. For money orders and registered letters, to-day, at 4 p..m For Australian Colonies per Rotorua, to morrow, at 1 p.m. For money orders, registered letters, and newspapers, at noon. Late letters for Sydney and Melbourne, at 1.20 p.m. - For Walwera, Kawau, Omaha, and Matakana, per Annie Milbank, to-morrow, at 10 a.m. For Russell, per Spitfire, to-morrow, at 3 p.m. For Gisborne, per Go-ahead, to-morrow, at 1 p.m. For Wangarei Heads, Waipu, Wangarei, and MangaDai, per Aigyle, to-morrow, at 4 p.m. For Tauranga, Gisborne, Napier, and Southern Provinces, per Hawea, on Thursday next, at Per s.s'. Zealandia, on Tuesday, sth March, as For Sandwich I«lands, 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. Late letters bearing an extra fee of sixpence in addition to the post ago will be received by the Mail Agent on board the steamer up to the time of sailing. S. P. 131SS. Chief Postmaster.



YOUJSbr MEM'R CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION. ME. C. A. ROBERTSON, Of the Grammar School, Will deliver a jjECTURIfi, in tho Lecture Hall, ■ On FRIDAY EVENING NEXT, Bth March, 1878. Subject: MOHAMMEDAN CONQUEST AND RUSSIAN AGRESSION. Admission, Is. Proceeds o" J—uatf Of Tjl I N A L NOTICE. OUR TWENTY PER CENT. SALE Will Positively be Discontinued ON SATURDAY, MAR C H 16. REMNANTS, &C, AT A VERY GREAT REDUCTION, IN ORDER TO CLEAR OUT PRIOR TO STOCK-TAKING. A LARGE STOCK OF FIRST-CLASS CLOTHING. FURNISHING GO OD S. MANCHESTER GOODS. HOSIERY AND GENERAL DRAPERY Still on Hand* AT S&. TWENTY PER CENT, REDUCTION. OUSHBROOK AND TJ3RIDGMAN, DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, &c, UPPER QUEE N - S T R E E T, Auckland, (Opposite the Army and Navy Hotel). EXTENSIVE SHIPMENTS OF MANCHESTER GOODS. JUS r O P E NED, Several Cases of —_»__. CALICOES, SHEETINGS, TOWELLING, GLASSCLOTH, TABLE DAMASK, DAMASK TABLE CLOTHS, FRONTINGS, DIAPERS, &0., &C. VERY GOOD VALUE. W. RATTRAY, LINEN DRAPER & SILK MERCEK, WBW 7 IULAXD TT OUB E, 6C, QUEEN-STKKET. AUCKLAND. X> IMMEL'S CHOICE PERFUMERY Rimmel's Toilet Vinegar, a pleasant tonic and refreshing adiunct to the Toilet and Bath, a re viving scent and a powerful disinfeactnt. For warm climates it is invaluable. Rimmel's Celebrated Lavender Water. Rimmel's Treble Distilled Eau de Cologne. Rimmel's Much Improved Florida Water. Rimmel's Jockey Club, and other fragrant per fumes. Rimmel's Lime Juice and Glycerine gives the hair a beautiful gloss without greasing it, nourishes the roots, and imparts an agreeable coolness to the head. Rimmel's Pure White Glycerine Soap, Brown Windsor, Honey, Almond, Lettuce, Coal-Tar, and other Soaps in bars or cakes. Rimmel's Velvetine, Violet, Rice, Rose-Leaf. and other Toilet Powders, in boxes and packets Rimmel's Aquadentine cleans, whitens, and preserves the Teeth, refreshes the mouth, and sweetens the Breath. Rimmel's Photochromo, for imparting to the Hair or Beard a perfectly natural and permanent shade. N.B.—All Rimmel's Prepara- -. tioos will bear henceforth the C2SJ annexed Trade Mark. ■«__ w/Tu7 u . „«, E. RI MM EL, Perfumer byw"Og£t}JiKfc appointment to H. R. H. the /^V^vla Princess of Wales, 96, Strand, ilenr«»»or^ "ndon.