SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

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ARRIVALS.

fona 5.3.. Farquhar, fromtheNorth: _ jXAbbey. Holme, barque, 51 tons, Captain Bryce, from London. Yip ion. brig, Hawkins, from the Marshall Group.

DEPARTURES.

Rnwena 3.3.. Sellars, for Tauranara

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

For Taran&ki and the South —Taranaki, 3.3., "JJ"JT_es_ay-, loth mat. For London—Lochf.eet. 3hip, May Queen, ship, early For _-orfolk Island—Waiwera. schooner, early For Lytteiton—Fairiie. schooner, early VESSELS rUvPEC i i-.D. Charrbdi _ schooner, from the Islands, early A _e_.ea. shin, from London : sailed I6th Oct. Abbey Holme, barque, from London; sailed l_th 'Si _> -"<slll -36T. Be___ Mary, baraue. from Hobart Town: sailed -seiOe. schooner," from Lytteiton. early . Lorraine ship, from London: sailed 11th Oct. Chile, barer._. from London: sa led sth Nov. -has-a. barque, from London : sailed -it- Nov. Georgette, barque, from New York, early Aeti'-'e. schooner, from Samoa, early Oceo'a. brigantine, from Adelaide, early F!ir~. brigantine. from the Islands, early Omasa, b-.-i_-ar.tine, from Chatham Islands, earl™ Minnehaha, schooner, from the South, ear^y Lochf.eet, shit!, from Lytteiton. early Leu-aiia. -hit), from London, early Lapwing, brigar.tine. from New York "Vision, brisr, from the Line Islands, early Cor .net. schooner, from Tahiti, early California, bar one, from San Francisco; sailed Oct. 20

IMPORTS.

Per May Queen :— 53 cases, 11 casks. 3 bales drugs and druggist. sundries.— W. H. Dawson, chemist. Per Vision, r^om the Marshall Gronp : 161 tons coora.—L. D. Nathan and Co.. agents.

EXPORTS.

P=r Taii.o, for Southern por.3:— i bale kersey, 2 cases harness, 2 trunk 3 uppers, 3 cases sa Idlery. 4 barrels oegs, 1 bale boot lining. I ro'.l gutta psrcha, 1 pkg whips. 5 cases Hungarian nails. 1 case boots, 3 bale., mill belOng, 1 bale collar-checks, 1 case saddler's irc_._Oor.g3-7. 3 bales cross leather. 1 case hemp and dax, 2* cases uuoer leather, 2 cases boot maker's machinery," 1 cask machine knives. 1 cask iron lasts, 2 bales harness leather. 1 bale white aerge. 1 case French, calf. 3 pkgs grindery. 1 case elastic boot -web, 1 bale brown Tsaper, 1 pks- apur3.— Ireland Bros. Fo >• Poverty Bay and Napier (ex Rotorua): 383 gimmes ausrar, 11 pkg3. 2 i-caak3 treacle, 3 cases leather, i parcel.—Henderson and Mac ___H*^S.ll _!- For Wellington <ex Rotorua): 246 gunnies sn_-ar. 11 cases. 10 pair 3 naves. 12 pairs shafts, 100 felloes. 12 pieces timber, 24 pkg3 rope. 100 cases brandy, 1 winch, 16 propeller olades. 2 do. bosses. 1 block wood, 13 pkgs, 3 bundl. . 1 box, 50 ir-i-Gts copper, 94 boxes tea, 1 parcel. 2 trunks, 3 crate. 15 pkg3 rope, 1 wagonette.—Henderson and Macfarlane. Fo- Lyttelton {ex Rotorua): 2 cases, 664 half- Cbest- tea. 296 boxes, 20 casks, 33 pks__—Hender son ie Macfarlane. For Dunedin lex Rotorua): 1 bale, 76 board 3. 620 gunnies snarar. 39 pkgs. 1 parcel, 1 case, 30 dru-n -. 300 felloes.—Henderson 8c Macfarlane. F_; * Poverty Bay: 10 Ochests tea, 39 pkgs.— Owen 3c Graham.

For Nanier: 1 pkg. For Wellington : 1 bale, 1 case.—lreland Bros. For Lvttelton : 1 case fruit.—lreland Bros. For Dunedin : 20 bales hops.—Owen and Graham.

The car_o of the schooner Edith i 3to be transferred to the ship May Queen, and will form the first instalment of that .esse. 3 London carso. The ..s. lona arrived from the Bay of Islands and the North this morning early, with the ur-nal description of cargo and the following pas. angers :—Messra McMath, Blair, A. Squire, Mai-e. P. Te Hanra, Barratt, Joyce, Jennings, Ludbrooke, A. V. Pomare, Master and Miss Matthews, Miss Sturge, Miss Willcox, Mra W. onard and child, Mrs Rapana. CThe schooner Albatross cleared out to-day in ballast for Wangapona. It is said she is to load there for Napier, in which case we shall not see her in the Regatta. The 3.3. Go-ahead arrived from ©isfeorne earl-this morning. She bring 3 one passenger, Mr Morsran, and 41 hides for Ireland Bros. The schooner William and Julia is to sail for Noumea shortly. She entered out at the Customs to-day. The 3-masted schooner Fairlie is to load puriri timber and railway t_uck3 lor Lyttelton. Messrs J. Cagey and Son' 3 useful little steamer Fciip.e, which has been doing good work at the Bay of Islands, was brought up in tow of the Jena this morning.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

WK_. r, i-fOTox, January 11. The Taranaki sailed for Nelson and Manukan at 5 p.m. Passengers: Messrs Lowe, McDer mott, Mra Stock, Mr and Mr_ Coffey. Miss Raybone, Mrs Knight, Mrs Gray. Miss Gyan.

BIRTH.

FURY—On the 11th instant, at Coromandel.

the wife of M. Fury of a daughter. DE JONGH.—On the 11th in_tant, at her resi dence, Wakefleld-street, the wife of Mr. Moss De Jongh of a son.

DEATHS.

ALLISON.—On the 12th instant, at his late

residence, Newmarket, James Allison, aged 68 years. The funeral will leave Carlton Gore Road on Monda.1- next, 11th inst., at 3.30 p.m. _Triend3 please accedt thi_ invitation. HAGON.—On the 12th instant, at the Hospital, from the effects of a 3evere burn on board the s.a. Gemini, Robert Hagon, aged 45 years.— Thames papers please copy. The funeral will leave the Hospital on Mon day, 14th instant, at 2 p.m. Friends are respectfully invited. STRONG.—On the 11th inatant, at the Provin cial Hospital, Esther Strong, aged 68 years. The funeral will leave the Hospital on Mon day, 14th instant. Will friends please attend. SOMER VILLE.—On the 11th instant, at the residence of her son-in-law, Mr. Broadfoot, Onehunga, Mrs. Somerville, in the 94th year of her age. The funeral will leave for the Church of

England Cemetery, Onehnnga, on Sunday, 13th instant, at 3_JO p.m. Friends please accept this intimation. WOODERSON.—On the 9th instant, at his son's residence, Karangahape Road, Henry Woou erson, in hi_"6l3t year.—Thames papers please copy.

CHIEF POST-OFFICE AUCKLAND.

Mait_s wini, Closb as Under: For Thames, this day, at 5.30 p.m. and on Monday next at 5.30 p.m. For Coromandel, per Durham, on Monday nent, at 9 a.m., and per Argyle, on Monday next, at ! 11.30 a.m. For Whitiangi, per Ocean, on Monday next at 1 p.m. For Russell, Kawakawa, Wangaroa, and Mon ■ gonui, per lona, on Monday next, at 4 p.m. For Russell and Kawakawa, per Wanaka, on Monday next, at 4 p.m. For Hokianga, Per Geelong, on Tuesday next, at 10 a. m For Taranald, Southern Provinces, and Aus tralian Colonies, per Taranaki, on Tuesday next, at 2.45 p.m. For Wangarei Heads, Waipu, Wangarei, and Mangapai, per Argyle, on Tuesday next, at 4 p.m. For Whitiangi. Tauranga and Opotiki- per Rowena, on Wednesday next, at 4 p.m. For Tauranga, Gisborne, Napier, and Southern Provinces per Wanaka, on Thursday next, at 3 p.m". S. B. BISS. Chief Postmaster.S

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

SATURDAY, JANUARY 12, 1878.

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111-fate has befallen the Turkish arms. Following rapidly on the capture of Plevna and Sophia, and the retreat of the Turks on Tatar Bazarjik, part of Gonrko's army has pushed through Trajan's Pass, advanced along the road which skirts the south side of the Balkans to Kasanlik, and taken the Turkish army in the Schipka Pass in rear. Enclosed in the defiles of Schipka, between General Radetsky on the North, and Gourko's army on the South, the Turkish forces have been compelled to lay down their arms, forty-one battalions of infantry, ten batteries of artillery, and one cavaby regiment, numbering probably nearly 30,000 men, with upwards of 60 guns, having surrendered to the Russians. This movement, which appears to have been led by the younger Skobeloff, the hero of Gravitza, was executed with great rapidity. The division must have made a flank movement in front of the Turkish army at Tatar Bazarjik, and marched swiftly for a distance ot nearly 100 miles to the south entrance to Schipka. The Russian troops are famous marchers, as has been shewn on various occasions during the war, and in modern strategy, as in the days of the Pennisula. War, "victory lies in the soldiers legs." The capture of the Turkish army in the Schipka Pass took place on the 10th, the negociations for six weeks armistice having been commenced about the 9th. Apparently the Russians have been anxious to secure some further signal success before the final negotiations o? an armistice should suspend offensive opera tions. This has a parallel on the Turkish side in the capture of Alexinatz. On the 21st October Russia presented an ultimatum to the Porte, demanding, on behalf of Servia, the acceptance of an armistice within rorty-eignt hours; but on the same day the Turks pushed forward and took possession of Alexinatz. The surrender of the Turkish army in the Schipka Pass seriously jeopardises the other Turkish army corps, which at last advices had retreated from Sophia upon Tatar Bazarjik. _ If that army has not fallen back upon Philipopolis, its communications may

be cut by a combined advance of Skobeloif and Radetzky_ forces upon the4-_drianople- Philipopolis railway, and the Turkish army at Tatar Razarjik may share the fate of the Schipka division by being taken in front and rear. The distance from Schipka to the railway line does not exceed two good dajs'* march, so that if the Turk ish army, which was last at Bazarjik, has not made good its retreat by the railway, we may expect to hear shortly of its crushing defeat if not surrender, and of the seizure by the Russians of Philipopt-is. The complete possession of the Schipka Pass by the Russians will immensly facilitate their advance upon Adrianople, should the warfbe continued. It isjjjabout midway in the great highway from Sistova at the Danube to Hirmenli, the latter being on the railway line about forty miles west of Adrianople. Both Philipopolis and Hirmenli are, therefore, important points in the future strategy of the Rusaians. Phili popolis is on an island formed by the river Maritza. about S6 miles 2.. N.W. of

Adrianople. In 18IS the city was almost totally destroyed by an earthquake. It has since been restored, and at the present day contains e-tensive silk cloth manufac tures. The population numbers about 32,000, chiefly Greeks and Jews. Hirmanli is a city of considerable magnitude and importance. Simultaneously with the capture of the Schipka army the Czarewich'3 army has advanced across the Balkans at Liztepe, near the Iron Gate Pass, thus opening up the road to Slivno, which is the key of the great road from Osman Bazar to Adrianople. Prince ________ has occupied Kalalek. The Russian armies, therefore, hold the three

principal passes of the Balkans, have already advanced 60,000 men into Rumelia, and have no very great obstacles between them and Adrianople.

Our special London correspondent's cable dispatch, yesterday announcing the death of the King of Italy, anticipated by twelve hours the new*s from Reuter and all other sources. We published the intelligence at ten o'clock in the morning, and Reuters telegram did not reach us until late at night. Mr John Grey issues an address to the ratepayers, published in another column, in which he alludes to his policy in relation to city affairs, and denies a statement circu lated to the effect that he is a member of a political-religious society. It will be seen by reference to our advertising columns that the tenders called by Mr Edward Bartley for two villas in Ponsonby is changed slightly; only one villa is required. Tenders for the same are receivable up to Wednesday, the 16th, at i o'clock. Valuation lists must be completed by the 15th Inst, Tuesday next, when the Burgess and Electors' Roll:, are made up from same. The names of all personsjwho have not paid their rates are precluded therein, and hence they lost their vote. A wordjto the wise: pay in time. Mr Hagon, the engineer of the Gemini, who was severely burnt the other day, died tnia morning at 5 o'clock at the Hospital, through the injury he sustained. The funeral will take place on Monday at 2 p.m. The days of grace for issue of licenses -within the city expired to-day. We would remind ail those who have not taken out their annual licenses that they will be liable to legal expenses in addition to the ordinary fees at a moment's notice. An error occurred in our report of the evangelistic address yesterday. Mr Som erville, jnnr., conducted the choir, and not Mr T. Cooper, as stated. The choir is composed of volunteers of the various denominations in this city. Herr Schott has been giving instrumental performances at Hokitika, with the Lydia Howarde Troupe. At Wanganui two young men fell out about a youn» lady, being rival suitors for her hand. They agreed to refer the matter to fisticuffs. One was young and im petuous, the other old and mature. The elder won both the fight and thejlady. We understand that arrangements have been made to hold a special service on Monday evening in connection with the revival services now being held at the theatre, when Dr. Somerville'will address himself specially to ministers of all denom inations, and Christian workers of all churches. In the Papakura Handicap weights pub lished yesterday, one of the horses was omitted. This was Mr Kirkwood's Tui, aged, 7st. The usual Sunday evening service will be held in the Theatre Royal, when two ministers now attending the Methodist Conference will give addresses. A very serious accident occurred to Mr Eyes the Station Clerk, at Mercer yester day. He was assisting the employes of the Waikato Steam Navigation Company in removing a heavy case from a wagon the tackle which was being used broke, I and Mr Eyes fell backwards, and it is be i lieved fractured his skull. It bled pro fusely, and the flow of blood was not stopped without a great deal of trouble. He was brought down to the hospital to day. Another official has been sent to take Ms place. Mr Eyes is a hard working man, and this qualification led him to the good natured action which eventuated in his being knocked down by a heavy blow on head. We pre sorry to learn that the Dargaville crew, which has been in training for the Regatta, will, after all, not be able to compete. The reason is a somewhat singular one, and shews that more zeal than judgment has attended their prepara tion. It appears that the boat, which has been built for them by Mr Waymouth, is an open in-rigged gig, whereas the race in which they intended to compete is to be rowed in outriggers. Mr Dargaville, who has taken great interest in the training of the crew, has written to the Secretary of the Regatta Club, with a view to ascer taining if an extra race can be added to the programme, to give them a chance of

testing their capabilities. If th_3 can be done, he expresses his willingness to give a substantial subscription towards the prize. If the Committee cannot do this, Mr Dar gaville is willing to make a match, backing his four against four of any Club in Auck land with- equal boat 3, the race to be rowed on Regatta Day. No reply has as yet been sent, but we believe that the idea of adding an extra race is not likely to be entertained. Whether any four will accept the challenge thrown down so valiantly .by the men of the North is another matter.

iWe would call the attention of our readers to a notice which appears in oar advertising columns of an entertainment to be held in the Lome-street HaU on Wednesday even ing next, the 16th inst, in aid of the Auck land Christian Doctrine Society, consisting of selections by the Hobson Band (under

the leadership of Mr J. Christopher), who have kindly given their services for the occasion- songs and duets (comic and senti mental), by lady and gentlemen amateurs. " A scene from Julius Cjesar," and a recita-

tionj by lady and gentlemen amateurs, will be given during the evening. Martin Swallow, Esq., has kindly givennis services, and consented to take charge of the musical portion of the entertainment (and by sipecial request), has also consented to play as a piano solo the "Cardinal's March," of which he is the composer. On the whole, we have every reason to think a very enjoyable evening will be spent by those who patronise the same. The prices of admission are : front seats, 2s; back seats, 1 ; and tickets may be obtained from Messrs C. Canning and J. CaUnan, Queen-street; J. Flynn, Wellesley-street; or any of the members.

The great Hockstetter water-race at Grey mouth, which cost £100,000 was opened yesterday.

At a cricket match played at Hokianga, between married and single teams, on New Year's Day, a victory was obtained by the former, the following being the total scores : Married, 75 ; siugle, 97, Only one innings was played.

We have seen the weights for the Tradesmen's Plate, Hurdle Race, and Turanga States which constitute the principal events in the Oisborne race programme. In the Tradesmen's Plate, Perfume has top weight with 9st. Slbs.. Maori Weed being close on to her, and better in with 9st. 61bs. Gillie Galium has quite fenough with Sst. 91bs., and so has Rosalie with Sst. Slbs. Magician is in such good form at present that he cannot be said to be out of it with Sst., whße another well treated candidate is Gainsborough, Sst. _____ The order at the finish should be—Maori Weed, Gainsborough, and Magician. In the Hurdle Race, Perfume is again at the top with list., and fast as she is, she will have aR her work to shake off "Whitefoot, 10.-t. lOlbs. Shark, aJocal horse of repute, has lOst. 6lbs., and the Don, who wiR effect a surprise some day has 9st. Slbs. Whitefoot strikes us as being the most reliable. The Tauranga Stakes has Maori Weed at the top of the tree with 9_t. 61b., Shark being second with 9st. Elsa is well in with Sst. 61bs., and poor little Rosalie gets no show at aR with Sst., considering that in the Racing Club Handi cap Elsa gave her lolba., and a 101b beat ing. Magician is hardly good enough to win with Sst. _______ nor is the Don with Sst. 41bs., whße the distance is to far for Gainsborough, Sst Slbs. This race ought to be a good thing for Owen McGee with Elsa who shipped his two mares and the hack Temperance by the Taupo yesterday.

The members of the Stitchwell Club, con sisting ot the employes in Mr Breda's, Shortland-atreet shirt manufactory, held a picnic at Matuihi to-day. The Te Aroha waa chartered for the occasion by Mr Breda, who will generously defray the expenses of the trip. About 100 persons, consisting mainly ot young persons of both sexes, left by her at -30 ____~ with the full determina tion to enjoy themselves. The steamer is expected back at about 8 o'clock this even ing.

fgThe engine-driver of the material train, whose leg was broken in the late collision

at Taupiri G_rge, is progressing very favourably. Mr Bracewell is a member of the Loyal Parnell Lodge of Odd Fellows, Manchester Unity, and receives during his illness 20s per week from this Lodge. This shews the advantage attached to being a member of a Siekßenefit Society. Mr Mander., M.H.R., on his return to Queenstown, was received by a kind of band which played :' The Rogue's March," and " The girl I left behind me," in appropriate allusion to the young pusson whose Lares and Penates Mr Manders ruthlessly attempted to seize, but the fair enslaver established her rights in a court of law. Mr Manders had considerable difficulty in securing quarters at any of the hotels. The proprietors had touching little memorials of his former patronage,in the form of unsettled accounts in their ledgers, and they fought 'shy of the eminent legislator. He at length secured a temporary resting place in a back-slum. Manders is the type of a class of representa tive., who were always found voting with the Atkinson party, and who, in their lucid intervals, were loud in their condemnation of Sir George Grey.

An intelligent murderer who was sen tenced to be hanged at New Orieans, in the words of the New York <; Herald" " bossed the job himself," seeing that the rope was not long enough, he'had it lengthened, coolly remarking to the sheriff, " I want a regular break-neck fall of ten feet." He then commented in strong terms on the clum. mess of the existing arrangements for the extinction of life, and pointed out that the knot was too tight, and in the wrong place. When this was rectified, and the cap adjusted, he laughed loudly, observing that it was a complete farce, as " it was too thin, and he could see through it." How ever.hesaid he would not delay the business for a matter so trifling, and he died with the greatest sang froid. The New York " Herald" said it was the "first thoroughly successful hanging that has taken place for a long while in the United States."

A meeting of the Trades and Labour Council is called for Tuesday evening. The coursing season is now approaching, and the question of forming a Coursing Club in Auckland again introduces Itself. A meeting to consider the matter is to be held at Mr Percival's office on Friday next.

A new waxwork exhibition, comprising figures representing Royalty, statesmen, philanthropists, heroes, novelists, Sec, is announced to open in the new buildings adjoining the Union Bank on Monday next at 10 a.m. The exhibition is stated to be one of the most brilliant collections of figure- ever exhibited in this colony.

An entertainment is announced to be given in the Temperance Hall this evening, for the benefit of the Pioneer Juveirile Temple, 1.0. G.T. ; Joseph Newman, Esq., will occupy the chair on the occasion. A splendid programme, comprising songs by | Mrs Cottin»ham, Mr Tudehope, Miss Hirst, Mr Mashitter, Mr Sceats, Mr Carter, Mr Alfred Hemus, Mr Mallabond ; duetts by Mrs Cottingham and Mr Sceats, and Miss Peace and Mr Carter; recitations by Miss Emma fCarter and Mrs Hirst ; and readings by Mr Mashitter, Mr Blackman, and Mr S. Parker. Taking the programme as a whole, it i 3 a really excellent one, combining as it does both instruction and amusement. The price of admission has been fixed at 6tL each, so that, considering that the object is a very deserving one, there should be a very large attendance. Particulars of Sunday services will be found in another column of the present issue. The Sunday evening service for the ?eople will be held, at the usual hour in the 'heatre. Dr. Somerville will deliver an address to young men to-morrow morning at eight o'clock, and will preach in the afternoon at three o'clock.

The annual races in connection with the Waikato Turf Club are announced to be held on February 13th and 14th.

Amongst the passengers by the Taupo yesterday were Revs. Buddie, Gittos, Kirk, and Mr Salter, who are proceeding to WeUington 'as the Auckland delegates to the annual Wesleyan Conference to be held there shortly.

The last issue of the "Northern Advocate" contained a graphic fiction describing the visit of an invulverable Russian ironclad to RusseU, and various other places along the coast. The ship was supposed to be proof against torpedoes, to steam 19 knots an hour, and to carry four 100 ton guns. The Captain's name is given as Bosski, and the first Lieutenant's as Luffsld. The skit is localized, and tinged throughout with an air of reality. The Maori Te Pokeroa, who is charged by the natives with witchcraft, was for warded to Wellington yesterday by the Taupo.

Three of Mr O. McGee's racing stud- Perfume, Elsa, and Temperance—left by the Taupo yesterday for Gisborne, where they will take part in the approaching race meeting. A meeting of persons interested in the working of the Eldorado and Bendigo In dependent mines took place in Mr Frater's office yesterday. It was agreed, that a com pany should be formed with a capital stock of 10,000 shares of 10s each, under the Joint Stock Companies' Act of 1866. Mr James Macky was appointed secretary, and the following directors were appointed :- — Messrs J. M, Lennox, G. Williamson, O. Humphreys, W. Rowe, andT. C. Crawford. The company has very good prospects.

CHARLES BRIGHT ON THE SABBATH.

This popular lecturer delivered a lecture last evening in the Albert Hall on "Sabbath Observance." to a very fair audience.consider ing counter-attractions at the Theatre. Rev, Samuel Edger occupied the chair, and said, that he had .been asked to take the chair on this occasion, and he was ready and willing to do so, being an advocate of a free and onen olatform. He was desirous of giving every honest thinker an opportunity of expressing his sincere convictions. He might not agree with everyfutterance of Mr Bright's; that would not deter him from taking the chair. He regarded every day as hallowed and holy in the light of duty. Air Bright was so well known and so mnch respected that he need not ask for him a patient hearing, because he was certain to receive it. He then called upon Mr Bright, who was cheered on rising. Mr Bright

commenced by saying that it would not be easy to conceive a sadder misfortune to the people than the deprivation of their weekly day of rest, inconsequence of the bread struggle which many experience. This sanction of one day in seven satisfies the need of humanity. The lecturer then referred to the different modes of keeping the Sabbath in different ages and among- diff erent people. With the ancient Jews, the Sabbath was '" a delight." with, the Puritans, it was a day of gloom. The clergy might lay down rules for a clique, but they were not capable of legislating for a grear nation. The lecturer believed that the reformers. Luther, Calvin, and Knox, were less rigid in Sabbath observance than priests of later days: even Calvin, the sternest of all. was found playing an innocent game of bowls on a Sunday afternoon. The Puritans grafted on the Sabbath all the super stitions of the old Jewish people. The lecturer quoted largely rrotna published sermon ou the Sabbath, by the rector of Mary-le-bone ; from the sermons of the late Rev F. W. Robert-on. of Brighton, from Mr Mill's work on " Liberty.'' and a very humorous extract from " Little Dorrit" in. illustratio-* of the dread of Sunday in the mind of a child, in consequence of the severe imttositions which restrained the child from the freedom of the day, frightened her with thoughts of eternal perdition, debarred her from the companionship oc all beautiful things, with out being tauzht anything of the beneficence of the spirit of the Ne\. Testament. The day to thousands was a Puritanical solemn gaol day. and not a Sabbath of sweet association, and a delight. The lecturer then explained what he considered to be a rational view of the Sabbath question, and asked if there could be any sin in bathing the soul in the stream of melody, in the tree light and glorious liberty of nature. He then referred to the stupid statutes of those saintly kings, Charles the Second and George the Fourth," and said if legislation were neces sary in respect of the Sabbath, it must be by the legislation of the comniuaity, and not from the rottenness of Charles Stuart or Geor: _ Guelph. To those who feared the result of a natural Sabbath among a free people, and a downfall of all the fooleries ar.d ec-rcmonie-. connected with many churches of the present day, he would refer them for courage to the cheerful view of the poet of Ulney— Ye fearful saint 3; fresh courage take, The cloud:. ye so much, dread Are big with mercy and shall break. With blessings on your head. The rernainingpartaoc the lecture were devoted to an onslaught on hypocrisy, cant, and religious pride, with an exposition of true godliness, closing with a peroration on the religion of humanity, with the virtues of a god-like life, as the most serviceable and the most < acceptable to the great Creator. At the close. Mr Bettany stood up ;and asked 3e. eralpointep ! questions respecting conscience and creeds, and was answered tersely and touchingiy to his great satisfaction. The chairman announced that Mr Bright would lecture in the Choral HaJQ. on Sunday (to-morrow* evening, on '" Crea tion by Evolution, and its relation to prayer."

ALL SAINTS.—ANNUAL MEETING.

The annual meeting of the parishioners of All Saints' Church was held in the schoolroom last evening. The Rev. E. N. j Bree occupied the chair. The parishioners' ! churchwarden, Mr Masefield, read the j statement of accounts for the half-year i ending 3-lst December last, whick was I considered, under all the circumstances, to be highly satisfactory, as shewing an ! increasing income. The offertory is the i chief item of revenue, and it exceeds that !of any previous half-year. It is not long since the church acquired a valuable addition of land to its site; also a great enlargement to its sohoolhouse, and both of these, though of no very great benefit, added materially to the annual payments. The office-bearers, however, feel hopeful that by continued and united efforts an excellent financial position may be at tained ere long. The music of the church is in a highly efficient state, through the voluntary services of a choir numbering thirty persons. They received a hearty vote "of thanks. Mr Swallow's efficiency as organist is much appreciated. The voluntary assistance of Mr Cobb, who reads the lessons, was duly acknowledged jby the parishioners. The churchwardens [ and most of the members of Committee | accepted re-appointment, and the latter j was supplemented by addition of two j others. The self-denying and zealous labour j in-the Sunday-school during the year was j referred to, and a very satisfactory report j read. An increase in children's attendance is anticipated. The late superintendent, after lengthened and earnest services, received a sincere vote of thanks: as also did the teachers. The office-b arers for the ensuing year were appointed as follows : —Messrs Hall and Masefield as churchwardens ; Messrs Ashton, Bayntun, Cruickshank, Cobb, Dacie, Evans, Oswald, i and Upton as Church Committee. The j meeting closed with a vote of thanks to I the Rev. E. N. Bree, chairman of the meeting, who, in replying, expressed his pleasure at the unanimous expressions of j goodwill from hi. parishioners, and referred Ito the present satisfactory state, ot the j affairs of the parish.

Explosion of Kerosine Lamp at Onehunga.

DESTRUCTION OF TWO COTTAGES.

About four o'clock this morning Mr W. R. Wills' bootmaker's workshop was discovered to be on fire. The flames spread so rapidly that it was found impossible to save either the building or a pensioners cottage at the back in close proximity to the workshop. Both were speedily destroyed. The cause of the occurrence was easßy ascertained. Mr Wills is in the habit of working late, and had been using a tin kerosine lamp untQ nearly four in the morning. He then lighted a china lamp, and a minute or two afterwards it exploded, spreading the burn ing oil all over the floor. Mr Wills at once called to a man named William Quelch, who resided in the adjoining part of the house at the back, and Mr E. Burden from the other side of the road. From want of water, however, there was no possibility of mastering the flames. A sewing machine and a few pairs of boots were, however, saved. Sergeant Greene was on the spot within fifteen minutes from the commence ment of the fire. The workshop was then blazing furiously. Steps were at once taken to prevent further extension, and by remov ing a number of closets and a quantity of timber, the progress of the fire was success frdly stayed. But for this, Mr Stevenson's stables would probably have caught, and possibly also bis store. The stables and ad joining sheds were covered with blankets, and kept moistened by the neighbours, who had now assembled in considerable numbers. The buildings destroyed were of smaß value. They were the property of Mr W. Stevenson, and were not insured. Mr Wills' stock was insured for £25. The oiher half of the cottage, occupied by Wil liam Quelch, and his wife and chßdren, was owned by Mrs Lee.

POLICE COURT.—This Day.

(Before R. C. Barstow, Esq., R.M.) THE OLD STOKY.

Three men got drunk, and were locked np last ■night, And two of them weie much inclined to flsht. John Houslen, for being drunk and orderly, was fined 20s and costs, Frederick Langshaw ss, and Arthur Nolan was re manded for eight days, as he was unable to plead in consequence of delirium tremens. The prisoner it appeared had been drink ing for some weeks past, and had it not been for the timely interference of neighbours and the police, would in all probability, have murdered his wile, according to his threat. He had steeled his knile for that purpose. _ oung Billy Baker, called a thirsty soul, To quench his thirst the captain's brandy stole. THE FATAL BOTTLE. William Baker, a sailor, was charged with the larceny of a bottle of Hennessey's brandy, value 6s, from the s.s. Taupo, on the 11th inst, the property of Mr Carrey. Prisoner knew nothing of the charge - he was very drunk. Sub-Inspector Pardy said the prisoner was very drunk on board, and must have got the brandy in the ship, as he had not been on shore. He had evidently gone in heavy at the brandy, of which he smelt strongly, but there was no evidence that he . had stolen the missing brandy. Fined 5s for getting drunk. The charge of felony was withdrawn. _ft____MA CITY ARAP. The poor boy whined, and tod a piteous tale. He said his *■* Ma," was in the churchya' d laid, His Pa was drowned, and he was left alone. A lonely, wandering boy. A boy of ragged exterior and keen look

named William. Mooney. but who reported himself as "Billy Cane," was charged with being a neglected child, within the meaning of the Act.

The boy was committed yesterday for five years, but in the course of the day, his father, Matthew Mooney, came to the station and claimed him, and proved personally that he had never been in the '•vasty deep." This statement was made clear to the official mind by the boy, who rushed into his father's arms and roared out "dad."

The boy it appears met Constable Thomas Dodd and poured a plaintive story of woe into the ear of the susceptible Constable Dodd, who immediately sympathised with the apparently fatherless boy and took him to the station, where he was kindly fed with a mess of warm bread and milk by Detective Jeffrey, and the poor lad seemed to brighten up under the influence of the pure lacteal sustenance, and which caused him to recite Kirke White's poetical version of the " Poor Wandering Boy,'' in a clear voice. His Worship admonished the boy for making such an untruthful statement to Constable Dodds, and ordered him to be handed over to his natural guardian.

This was aR the business.

MR STEPHEN MASSETT AT ONE HUNGA.

Ox Monday evening at Masonic Hall, in

Onehunga, Mr Massett has been invited to give his popular entertainment of fan, sentiment, song, imitation, and recitations. We can promise our neighbours Ja rich treat, and we fully expect he w_l he greeted by a crowded house.

REVIVAL SERVICES.

Theee was another crowded attendance at the Theatre Royal last evening, on the oc casion of the second evangelistic address be ing delivered by the Rev. Dr Somerville. Some annoyance was caused, shortly after thi commencement of the meeting, by per sons arriving late, but by S o'clock almost ever, available seat in the Theatre was

occupied. A number of clergymen were seated upon the stage, and several more were to be seen amongst the audience. The large choir, under Mr W. F. Somer viße. who also presided at the harmonium, sang the opening hymn, after which the Rev. W. J. Williams engaged in prayer. The Rev. J. Robertson read a portion of the third chapter of Revelations, commenc ing at the 14th verse : '• And unto the angel of the Church of the Laodiceans," &c. ; loth : " I know thy works, that they are neither cold or hot; I would thou wert cold or hot." The Rev. Dr Somerville selected these two verses for his texts. He preached an earnest and eloquent sermon, which was Rstened to very attentively throughout. At the conclusion of the services, a devotional meeting took place, at which about 250 per sons were present. Dr Somerville, after a short exhortation to Christians, and those who had not become, but were willing to be Christians, caßed upon the latter to stand up. Twenty-one persons rose, and the Christians present were called upon to rise and pray for them, which they did.. Another special service, for the benefit of the twenty-one persons followed, when they were addressed by Dr Somerville, and prayer was offered np on tJaeir behalf. The meet ing was very earnest throughout.

SPECIAL SERVICE FOR CHILDREN.

The special service for the benefit of children was held at noon to-day in the Theatre. The dress-circle was filled with ladies and gentleman, and the stalls and pit with chßdren and a number of persons who failed to obtain admission into the dress circle. The choir was present, under Mr W. Sommerviße, and sang several hymns during the service witb splendid effect. Dr. SommervUle preached an earnest sermon to the cMldren, in plain and simple language. The address was very interesting, and Dr. Sommerville succeeded in gaining the at tention of the chßdren to the close.

AJspecM sermon, for the -benefit of the young men of Auckland, is announced to be preached to-morrow morning at 8 o'clock in the Theatre Royal by Dr Somerville. He will also preach at the same place in the afternoon at 3 o'clock.

CABLEGRAMS.

Latest War News.

FROM OUR SPECIAL LONDON CORRESPON DENT). Capture cf Sliip&a Pass- Great Slaughter. [The following special cablegram came to hand too late for publication last evening. ] LONDON. July 10. General] Radetzky has captured Shrpka Pass after a most bloody battle. Forty battalions and ten batteries of Turks were taken prisoners. There was great slaughter.

VICTOR EMMANUEL'S DEATH.

RUSSIANS FORCE TRAJAN'S PASS. MEHEMET ALI TO ARRANGE AN ARMISTICE. LONDON, January 10. King Victor Emmanuel died after three days' fever. The surgeons bled him, He received the last Sacrament, the Pope send ing two Chamberlains with the Papal bene diction. It is stated that if it had not been for his own illness, the Pope would have gone himself. There is a general mourning throughout Italy. Prince Humbert has been proclaimed King. It is believed he entertains very different political views from the late King. The Russians have forced the Trajan's Pass, and now have 60,000 men South of the Balkans. Mehemet Ali has left for the Russian head-quarters with power to arrange for an armistice.

DESPERATE 'FIGHTING AT SCHIPKA.

RUSSIANS CAPTURE TURKS FORCES. RUSSIANS FORCE IRON GBTE PASS. LONDON, January 11, morning. The Grand Duke Nicholas announces that General Radetsky, after desperate fighting yesterday captured the Schipka Pass, with the whole of the Turkish forces, comprising 41 battalions of infantry, 10 batteries of artillery, and one cavalry regiment. Prince Mirska has occupied Kalalek. General Skobeloff holds the Schipka Pass. The Russians, having forced the Trajan Pass, took the Turks occupying Schipka in the rear. The Russian forces have crossed the Balkans at Kiztepe, near the Iron Gate, and on the direct road from Osman-Bazar. Tbe King of Italy is dead.

AUSTRALIAN.

[PEESS AGENCY] THE POLITICAL CRISIS. January 11. At a meeting of the Opposition members +o-day, it was resolved that they should, at j.he jmeeting of Parliament on the sth

February, express disapproval and n* demnation of the action of the Gov»rame lhirty members were present. The pohtW* atmosphere is calmer. f^-icat ■

TELEGRAPHIC.

(FEOM OUa OTO COS-J.E3PO__>_iFir. COROMANDEL, this day UNION BEACH Y. GOLDEN PAff Yesterday an order was served upon tho- 1 Lmon Beach, extending the injunction obtained against the New Golden Pah* restraining them from working on the por! tion of ground in dispute equally to thl Beach Company, who, however, am entirely disregarding the injunction. • This morning a complaint has been laid before the Warden by the manager of the Pah - calling upon the Beach to shew cause wS- 1 they should not be adjudged to forfeit the sum of £50, the penalty for so doin_r. The case will come before the Court on 3_Coa day. WELLINGTON, this day RUMOURED MINISTERIAL 7* CHANGES. It is rumoured here that Mr BallanceTnH become Minister of Lands, in pla.ce of ifr Macandrew, but it is not known what new* protfolio the latter will take. Mr Stout is expected to join the Ministry as Attorney- General. Mr Stout, however, haa a aaoi. business of his own in Dunedin, and his join ing the Ministry would be a pecninary loss, and not a gain. (PEESS _4_G-__^TCY.] CHRISTCHURCH, this day LYTTELTON HARBO UR DEFENCES. : At a meeting of the Lyttelton Harbour Board, Mr Cunningham proposed a reso lution appointing a committee to report on. the defences of Lytteltor. harbour, and said the Government neglected its duty in nofc 1 having Sir William Jervoia to report on the '."' defence of the colony. Mr Turner aroned I that the defences ot the harbour did^not i come within the scope of the Board, and. ' ultimately it was resolved to ad journ the matter, for the Chairman to ascertain legal opinion upon it. The 1 weather is very line for harvesting, andthe reports from country districts are very . encouraging. i FATHER HENNEBERRY-S MISSION." Father Henneberry continues his Mission Services, and has been most , successful in his temperance lectures in the country districts in indncing an immense f number of Catholics to take the pledgt INTERCOLONIAL CRICKET MATCH. The cricket match between the Australian f eleven v. Canterbury is fixed for January I9th, 21st, and -22nd It is expected Can terbury will play with fifteen men, but 1 it is not yet settled. The Canterbury cricketers returned from their Northern tour . yesterday. DUNEDEN, this day. THE CATHOLIC ORGAN ON THE | SITUATION. Criticising Mr Reynolds' speech, the "Tablet" says: '* PoHticians are mani festly afraid of block vote, and clearly ■ foresee its consequences. They therefore - depreciate it, and lose no opportunity of 1 endeavouring to raise false issues, with the I view of deluding, if possible, the Catholic I body. They are not seeking to have I Catholics returned, for the simple reason that it would be insanity I to do so, but we are determined to punish our enemies, and by throwing :-political parties into confusion, compel I them to consider onr claims and treat our I demands with respect, and do us justice. SUNDAY TRAINS.—HARBOUR BOARD. The Synod sent a deputation to the I Ministers on Monday, regarding Sunday IB work on the railways. The agitation I over the Harbour endowment waxes I warmer this afternoon ; a large I meeting of importers and others c_rrie_ the 9 resolution in favour of the Board retaining B the whole of the disputed block, which is ."f unsuitable for railway ..station purposes so | as to be made available. RrtthaLt-street and the Jetty must be closed if the Govern ment maintain the present attitude. A mass meeting will he called, and the Board tnreatens to retain possession, despite the Government. WELLINGTON, this day. • i IT-ALT AN OPERA COMPANY. The Royal Italian Opera Company pro duced " Aida" last night. The Governor ! and suite were present. The house was ! one of the largest ever seen in Wellington. I The performance was a remarkable success, ! meeting with great applause throughout. Fully £300 were taken iuthe house being £50 mere than the Company has_\ yet taken in one night in New Zealand ; FIRE.—INSURANCES £350. A lire occurred in Willis-street last night Moran's shop was gutted His stock and furniture were insured in the Northern Insurance, £150; New Zealand, £100 j the loss is estimated at £350. SALMON. Three thousand young salmon leave here to-day to be placed in the Wanganui river The salmon are from Christchurch. MR BALLANCE'S PORTFOLIO. It has beeen settled that portfolios to be held by Mr Eallance will be Minister of Education and Commissioner of Customs. The Government have proclaimed Wel lington Anniversary day a public holiday. PROROGATION" OF PARLLAMENT. A "Gazette ___raordi_ary'' has just been issued, and announces that Parliament stands further prorogued to the 29th March next

ARRIVAL OF THE ABBEY HOLME.

The barque Abbey Holme arrive-! from London this afternoon after a lengthy passage of 119 days. Captain Bryce, who is in command, has not been in "Anck_and, bnt visited Napier the year before last as commander of the barque John Norman The following is the report of the passage which, it will be seen has been of an" uneventful description with the *x-' ception that one death occurred: — Left the Downs on the 15t__ September. Passed the Lizard on the 17th, and sighted Madeira on the 25th. Had fine weather and fair winds for the first part of the voy age. Lost the N. E. trades in 12 N., and did not catch, the S. E. trades until reaching 1 N-, being baffled for 10 degrees by variables. Cross ed the Equator on the 21st Oct Carried the S.E. trades to- 20 S. Sighted Trinidad on the 30th Oct, and Tnstam D'Acunha on the 11th Nov. Crossed the Meridian of the Cape in ___■ 3S S. on the 21st Nov. ran down the castings on the parallels of 43. 44. to 46. S. Had the usual strong N.W. and S.W. breezes. Sighted the Eddvstone Rock off Tasmania on the 24th December. Thence to Three Kings had easterly winds and dirty weather. Sighted 'them on the Sttt inst Down the coast Southerly and S.W. winds. Arrived off the North Head this afternoon at 2 o'clock, and anchored at half-past three. The Abbey Holme is a fine Iron barque about 8 yeais old, built by Blumer and Sunderland. She conies to the agency of the New Zealand Shipping Company, and brings a valuable cargo, but no passengers. Walter Chancel lor Bryant, the youngest apprentice, a lad between 17 and IS, died of consumption on 26th November.

RIFLE MATCH.

(PER STAR CAREER PIGEON.)

Mount Edeo, 3.30 p.m. The members of the Victoria Company are firing for the Ladies' Prize, a silver tea-pot. The small attendance is attributed to the bad weather, which prevents any good scores being made. The firing is at 200, 400, and 500 yards ; 5 shots at each range. The following scores have been made: — 200 yards : Cooper, 17; Bowden, 16 "i> Henderson, 15; Atderton, 14; SoaJl (No. 3 Co.), 14; Payne, 13; Facts, 10» 400 yards:

EYEINTJTO STAR, SATURDAY, JANUARY 12, 1878.



mo AGRICULTURISTS & OTHERS RW. J. HURST 3c CO. have on sale the under mentioned Fertilize--, all of which have been proved to produce satisfactory results in this district. Experience teacheg that large and pro-table returns can be relied on by a jndicious and liberal uge of them. The flattering Testi monial., from leading Farmers justify W. J. .durst & Co. in strongly commending them to every Agriculturist:— SBgMALDEN ISLAND GUANO PBROVXAN GUANO MEXICAN do BE_L_ rsONEFLOUR '' ~ JandJ-inch BONEDUST RTLLYARI-S No. 1 do. NITRATE OF SODA SULPHATE OF AMMONIA MURIATE OF POTASH SUPKR-PHOSPHATE OF LIME. SALT, SULPHATE OF LIME. Mfn addition to the above, W. J. H. & Co. are prepared 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 la_t season attracted so much favourable notice. Analysis, prices, and other particulara will be supplied on application at the Stores. W. J. HURST & CO., 10l QUEEN-STREET. CLOVER SEED, FOR SPRING SOWING Just Landed, ex ContrMßUS— 30 casks new Clovers, eou_i3ting of Red Clover White Clover Cow Gras Also on hand. Alsyhe, Timothy, Lucerne, Rape Rat3-tail, Rye grass, Cocksfoot, &c. at lowest market rates. W. J. HURST & CO. 101, QUEEN-STREET. SCO sacks Sydney Maize (superior sample) SOOO „ Oats First-class Tartars for Seed, also —-SOP sacks of 1875 crop hard feed, surpassing ags. any of last season's growth -1200 sacks Canterbury Potatoes, and some 1 early varieties for seed purposes Flour, Bran, Sharps, Chaff, Oilcake, Coal, &c. See. Particular attention is called to 500 sacks Prime Barley at 4s per bushel o 501b. 5 tons Anderson's Fresh oatmeal, a £21 per ton. rW. J. HURST & CO., IIOUQOEEN-STREET. AUCKLAND. TUST RECEIVED. GENTS' BLACK STANLEY SCARVES, In Satin and Corded Silk. ALSO. LONG BLACK FOLDING SCARVES. W. RATTRAY, CLOTHIER AND OUTFITTER, Ttf-EW 7BALAND TTOUSE, AT-CK_A-_D. UNION INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. APITAL £2,000,000. UCKLAND BRANCH: QUEEN-STREET, Next the Colonial Bank. FIRE DEPARTMENT. Insuranc granted on Dwelling - honses, 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. "VTEW ZEALAND INSURANCE ; _l_l COMPANY. REDUCED RATES FOR DETACHED ' DWELLING-HOUSKS:—In the City, from 12s. ] upwards; in the Country, from 133. GEORGE P. PIERCE, -r.neral Manager. '



T?iXPIRATIO_s OF "OART_n"ERSE_IP T E R _C DR A PESY AMD CLOTHING AT 20 per C__.T. REDUCTION! T> TTSHBROOK AND T^RIDGMAN. The abovenamed have decided (prior to Stock-taking), in order to facilitate adjustment of accounts, necessitated by the e_piration of our term of partnership, to hold a | CLEAP-I-NG-OUT sale, 3 And will allow for a limited 2 — period, a __ 5 DISCOUNT OF TWENTY PER <~ X CENT- UPON ALL CASH _£ _* PURCHASES. - ,- , *—' P iS. H. THE S. OFF THE USU_L PRICES. £~ fl 5 ■_; Commencing on f_z -■ FRIDAY, iITH JANUARY. I—i 2 r- The Stock is Unusually Heavy, and Z Well-assorted in every >■_: ____■ Department. __; 25 b. a* a. *J $ § fr R. & 8., with satisfaction, direct <_. "~' attention to the fact that since com- _2» . mencing business they have steadily Q t_\ avoided all Selling Off, Cheap .__ tl Sales, &c.: their aim having been to g g supply a GOOD ARTICLE at a o_ g REASONABLE PRICE, and "NO c _> PUFF," and deem that the simple G £-1 statement of the fact is sufficient to c_ convince their friends and the public _^ j, of the bona fide character of the pre- ,__• •bj sent announcement. __" Goods Entered will es Charged Usual Prices. Country Orders, accompanied by remittance, will have prompt attention. RUSHBROOK & B RID G MAN, DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, &C. UPPER QUE EN - S T R E E T, Auckland, (Opposite the Army and Navy Hotel). XT X> R E N N A N Beg 3 respectfully to intimate to his friends and the public in general, that he is prepared to make Gentlemen's American Stub Toe Elastic Side Boots, FROM 16s. PER PAIR. Every Article made on the Premises Guaranteed. Orders punctually attended to. PL BRENNAN, OPPOSITE FIRE BELL, QUEEN-STREET.



Shun as you would prusaic acid the detestable shams which their vendors proclaim as identical with, similar to, or aa good as Udoupho Wound's ScHTET-Air Aromatic Schxapps. They are all wor3e than worthless. Very frequently they are sold in bottles which previously contained, the genuine article, which i 3 as agreeable and remedial as they are nauseous and hurtful.