SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

i-t. rr WATirrt (This Afternoon, 4.9 Ui_r». w___ji,it—) To . morrow Morning, 8.7 SUN SET.—This Evening, 5.21 SUN RISE.—To-morrow Uornins-, 6.33 MOON'S AOi'\—Last Quarter, 21th, 8,12 p.m.

ARRIVALS.

Wakatipu.s.s., Cameron, from "Wellington Go-ahead, s.s., Helander, from Gisborne Argyle, s s., Stephenson, from Wangarei and Mangapai lona, s.s., Farquhar, from Russell

DEPARTURES.

Colonist, schooner. Bailey, for Invercargil Southern Cros3. s.s., Holmes, for Napier Thistle, cutter, Harrison, for Levuka Hauraki, p.s., Oakes, for Waitara .

IMPORTS.

Per lona, from Russell :— 281 sacks gum, 87 sacks oysters, 16,900 shingles, and a quantity of fruit, hides, and sundries. t. Per Go-ahead, from Poverty Bay :— 13 hides, 7 casks tallow, 6 hide 3,

EXPORTS.

jf er s.s. vv akatipu :— i cases Hitchcns'blood restorer.—Mr Hitchens. i case 3of Hitchen's Blood Restorer for His Lordship Bishop Qninn, Brisbane. t^Per Acadia, for Napier :— ££10,0C0 feet sawn timber, 30,000 shingles.

Entered Inwards.—Lizzie, cutter, from Whangapoua, with 27,000 ft. timber; Kriemhild, schooner, from Russell, with 53 tons coal: Lake Erie, barge, from the Sandspit, with 20,000 ft. iunk timber ; .Morning Light, cutter, from Cabbage Bay, with 37 tons firewood, 300 rails, and 110 posts; Avon, cutter, from Coromandel, in ballast; Phoenix, cutter, from Russell, With 16 tons of coal. Cleared Outwards.—Dream, cutter, for Russell, in ballast: Lake Superior, barge, with a quantity of flour, sugar, and sundries ; Mcrning Light, cutter, for Cabbage Bay, in ballast; Maid of the Mill, ketch, for Puhoi, in ballast.

The s.s. Wakatipu arrived in harbour la.t evening about S o'clock, from Wellington, with Messrs Cooper & Bailey's Circus and a general cargo. She was not expected in harbour until about 5 o'clock thi3 morning, and therefore the disappointment amongst those who desired to see tho vild beasts was great. As it_ was, several hundred persons congregated to witness the discharge of her novel cargo. The Wakatipu is the lars-est steamer owned by the Union Co. She brought the following passengers : Mrs Kerev, Messrs Lisley and Lnckey, 125 of the Circus -Troupe, and 50 in transit for Sydney. The Wakatipu leaves this evening for Sydney direct. The' s.s. Southern Cross sailed for Napier direct on Thursday night, with a general cargo. The brig Thomas and Henry, for Dunedin, is lying at the Manukau Heads wind-bound | The pchooner Colonist [Sailed for Invercargill on Thursday niarht, with a cargo of timber. The cutter Thistle sailed for Levuka on Thursday night, with a cargo of sundries. The s.s. Argyle arrived harbour early yester day rooming from Wangarei and Mangapai, with a general cargo of produce. Tiie p.s. Hauraki sailed from the Manukau for Waitara yesterday. . The s.s. lona arrived in harbour this morning from Russell, with a cargo of gum, oysters, &c, and the following passengers : Mr and Mrs Cossell and six children, Mr and Miss Hunt, Mr and Mrs McPherson, Mrs Smith and child, Misses Stain and Gilfilian, Messrs Derzon, Ray tand Stewart, Brewer. J. Davis, and Sturge. ■^,The schooner Lretitia has cleared at the Customs for Tonga Islands, and will commence to load at once. , __ . The schooner Acadia cleared at the Custom to-day, and will sail at once for Napier with a cargo of timber. The s.s. Go-ahead is advertised to sail .or Gisborne this afternoon with passengers and cargo.

AUCKLAND CATTLE MARKET.

MR ALFRED BUCKLAND'S WEEKLT REPORT. At Drury, on Wednesday, there was a larger mu-'er of cattle than U3ual, and a numerous attendance. Bidding was slow, and although all the cattle yarded were sold, prices shewed a downward tendency. At Remuera, on Thurs day, dairy cattle were numerous, and although two cows" brought respectively £12 and £13 each, prices were lower, and several withdrawn. Store cattle in moderate number and at late values. Fat cattle in fall supply, and mostly of good quality ; la3t week's values fully sustained. Sheep in less thnn usual numbers, and better enouirv. Few pigs yarded. Averages obtained -vrere : -_H. Knox, 12 steers, £10 Is 6d: T. Rogers, . head, £7 103; F. Scott, 5 steers, £8 ss; Alex. Ramsay, 19 steers, £9 Is, 13 cows, £7 153; F. Foster, 11 head mixed sexes, £5 12s 6d; Alan Scott, 1 steers, £3 lis ; 6 cows, £617s 6d; J. H. Scott, 9 head, £7 6s; Robt. Bent, 21 steers, £9 os; J. W. Williams, 21 steers, £7: JOs. Gane, 121 ghecp, 12s Id ; 110 wethers, R. Kelly, 163 Bd.

CHIEF POST-OFFICE, AUCKLAND.

Mails will Close as Under :- • For Thames, thi3 day, at 5.30 p.m.; and on Monday next, at 12.30 p.m. and 5.30 p.m. For Coromandel, per Argyle, this day, at 5.30 p.m.; and on Tuesday next, at 1.30 p.m. For Gisborne, per Go-ahead, this day, at 1 p.m. For Australian Colonies, per Wakatipu, this day,

at lp.m. _ ,_ - . ~. For Rarotonga, per Pearl, on Monday next, at 11

a.m. _ For Russell and Kawa Kawa, per Taupo, on

Mouday next, at 3 p.m. For Russell, Kawa Kawa, Wangaroa. and Mon gonui, per lona, on Monday next, at i p.m. For Whitianga, Tauranga, and Opotiki, per Rowena, on Monday next, at 8 a.m. For Taranaki and Southern Provinces, per Taranaki, on Tuesday next, at S a.m. For Wai wera, Kawau, -.maha, and Matakana. per Anne Milkbank, on Tuesday next, at For Friendly Islands, per Lsetitia, on Tuesday

next, at 3 p.m. _.__ . , Fo^ Wangarei Heads. Waipu, Wangarei, and Mangapai, per Argyle, on Tuesday next at For Tauranga. per Lancashire Liss, on Tuesday

next, at 4;30 p.m. _, _ „.. .. _ Per s.p. Taupo, on Thursday, 2_th Inst, as For India, China, Mediterranean Ports, and Continent of Europe, at 2 p.m. , For Tauranga, Gisborne, Isapier, boutnern Provinces, per Australian Colonies, United Kingdom, via Suez and Southampton (for letters specially addressed),. at 3 P-m. For London, via, Brindisi, and late letters for Southern Provinces and Melbourne, at 'For' money orders, registered letters, and newspapers, at 1.30 p.m. Should a later opportunity offer, supplemen tary mails will be forwarded. Per s.s. Australia, on Tuesday, 30th instant, f1.3 f ollOWi-i *—— For Sandwich Islands, United _ States of- America, Canada, British Columbia, Central and South America, and British and Foreign West Indies, at 3 p.m. For United Kingdom and Continent ..or Europe-at 3 p.m. . , . For money orders, registered letters and newspapers, at 9,30 a.m. Late.letters bearing an extra fee of sixpence in addition to the post age will be received by the Mail Agent on board the steamer up to the time of sailing. S. B. BIS 3, Chief Postmaster.

MARRIAGE.

BADLY—TRAPE -On tho 15th April, 1878, at the residence of tho bridegroom's father, by the Rev. John Warren, of Onohunga, John Badly, eldest son of Mr. Jame3 Badly, of Otahuhu, to the eldest daughter of William Trape, Esq., late of Bristol, England. WORMS—McDONALD.—On the 15th April, at the Registrar's Office, Joseph Lewis Worms, youngest son of Lewis Worms, of London, to Sarah Jane McDonald, widow of tho late Alexander McDonald, confectioner, of Dune din.—Home papers please copy.

DEATH.

LAURIE.—On April 18, Mary Laurie, relict of the late William Laurie, of William&burgh, near Paisley, Scotland, aged 79 year?. The funeral will leave her late residence, Karangahape Road, on Sunday, the 21st inst., at 3 o'clock p.m. Friends please accept this invitation.

McILROY.—On April 19th, at the Provincial Hospital, Mr. James Mcllroy, aged 35 years. The funeral will leave'fhe Hospital at 3 p.m. to-morrow (Sunday). Friends will please accept this invitation.

NOTICES TO CORRESPONDENTS.

Shot.—The Flagstaff Hill is infested with rabbits, but it is not at all probable that you would be allowed to go there and shoot on a public holiday when the hill is thronged with visitors. Such a proceeding would be highly improper. At any reasonable timo tho Chair man of the Highway Board might, perhaps, accommodate you.

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

SATURDAY, APRIL 20, 1878.

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The full cable dispatches published this afternoon shew that the English Govern ment is still sanguine of a peaceful settle ment, and diplomatic notes of a conciliatory character have passed between London and St. Petersburg. Sir Stafford North cote likewise throws discredit on the recent rumours of English isolation.

The leading article prepared for to-day's issue, several letters to the editor, in type, and other matter, are crowded out to make room for cable news and late telegrams. Easter Monday being a general holiday, the usual midday prayer meeting at the Young Men's Rooms will not be held. The baking of hot cross buns was limited this year to about half-a-dozen bakers, the excuse being •' they don't pay." One baker abandoned the labour, and went to church instead. He said he was let into it last year ; a number of his customers never paid for their supply of buns, and others returned them, saying they were too late, and very cold cross-buns, and not according to promise. At the sitting of the Native Land Court at Waiomatatini, on the sth inst., only small areas were put through, with the exception of one block of 25,000 acres, which has been acquired by the Govern ment. Many complaints are made that the natives are not sufficiently assisted in the survey of their lands preparatory to putting them through the Court. Judge Heale and the native assessors, however, appear to have given general satisfaction to all parties concerned, which is usually a very difficult matter. Nuta Hikairo war? the atea. The s. s. Wakatipu, which sails this evening for Sydney, takes four cases of Hitchen's Blood Restorer, ordered from Mr Hitchens by the Bishop of Brisbane. To the Editor : Sir,-—The Government told us lately that they were going to pub lish a " Gazette" for public information. I hope they will give us the despatches about Mr Wilson, the Napier lawyer's- call to the Upper House. A reply must have been received from the Colonial Office, whether the Governor was right or wrong. If wrong, then, he should be sent home straight.—Yours, Electob.

A Wellington telegram in our Thursday's issue cautioned Auckland visitors to the circus against a number of pickpockets, who, fiuding the crowd at the monster show favour their nefarious business, are follow ing it from town to town. The Wellington " Post,'' alluding to the same thing, says ; — " We would caution those who go to the circus to leave any valuables at home, and to take only sufficient money to pay for their tickets. Several cases of pocket-picking have been reported to the police. Purses are the spoil most favoured by the light fingered fraternity, but they do not disdain any articles of jewellery which may fall in their way. One gentleman on Satur day evening lost a gold watch and chain, which he values at £50, and a necklet and. locket wore detached from the neck of a lady without her knowledge. The large crowds which collect at the ticket booths and entrances are specially favorable to the operations of pick-pockets, and those with a natural inclination forfingering other people's property have fully realised this fact in each town at which the circus hasstopped. Last night, asa well-known local medico was obtaining his tickets, he felt a hand in his pocket. He tried to graspit, but the thief was too quick for him, and got away in the crowd. The doctor saw the man's dress, but not his face, for as soon as he found he had been discovered he put his hands before his face. At Dunedin one man lost £250 in bank notes, and at Christchurch other thefts were recorded. Probably some •' professionals " have made it their business to follow the Circus from town to town, and certainly they have struck a rich field for the exercise of their predatory proclivi ties." Mr Bailey has done his utmost |to inquire into the circumstances attending the alleged thefts, and to aid the police in detecting, if possible, the onffenders. ■ When travelling in America it was his custom to warn tho croweda who thronged the show against light-fingered gentlemen, and he hopes tho notice that has been given will have the effect of preventing the occurrence of anything of the kind in this city. Mrs Winchcombe desires to thank the many friends who gave their patronage at her benefit on Monday evening last ; also the amateurs who assisted on the occa sion.

The subscriptions collected by Mr Crow thcr on behalf of the widow Lampra and family amount to £87 10s Gd, besides other subscriptions to come in.

A discussion of considerable public interest took place in tho parlour of an hotel on Thursday evening between a townsman and a cabman. The facts of the case are as follows : The townsman had taken a cab to attend a funeral .on Thursday afternoon, and had been charged a pound or a guinea (we forget which) for the accommodation. He was inveighing against cabmen in general and Auckland cabmen in particular, when who should walk in but the offending Jehu himself, just sufficiently "beery" to be communi cative. A lively debate on the; merits of the case was at once commenced, during which the Jehu made several interesting if somewhat self-damaging statements. "You," he said, addressing the townsman "are the hardest nail in town. Whenever you are seen looking at the rank we make an agreement between ourselves to say wc arc engaged." Later on he remarked genially "Cabs in Auckland are only for prodigals and fools." These statements were made before a room full of people, so, as was pointed out, they cannot be considered private. There is surely nothing disgraceful in refusing to allow oneself to be "done." Extortion in other trades is considered dishonest and disgraceful, yet nobody seems to consider it wrong for a cabman to "do" a fare.

Our leaders are referred to our advertise ment column for particulars of church services to-morrow at the city places of worship. The Pitt-street Wesleyan anni versary services will be held in the chapel. Preachers (morning) Rev. R. Taylor, (after noon) Rev. D. Dutton, (evening) Rev. T). W. Ilunciman. The service at the theatre in the evening as usual.

A meeting ot welcome was given to the Rev. P. W. Jones last evening in the Primitive Methodist Chapel of Newmarket. About 80 persons sat clown to a homely tea iv English style. The after pa.t of the evening was devoted to speeches, music, and singing. Mr D. Goldie occupied the chair. The speakers were Revs D. Munro and P. W. Jones, and Messrs Goldie and Hayter. We learn that Rev Mr Jones will commence his preaching to-morrow, in Franklin-road chapel, as the successor of Mr Westbrooke.

Mr Michael McElroy, who met with au accident at Waiuku by a fall from his horse on the 15th inst., died in the hospital oh Thursday evening. Mr McElroy was a mau in good circumstances, and the owner of a farm at Pukekohe. On arriving at the hospital, every attention that medical skill could devise wa3 given, but every effort to restore him to consciousness failed. Death, it is conjectured, resulted from injury of the spine or concussion of the brain. The deceased was a married man, but his wife wus away at the time of the accident.

The shareholders and members •of the Hibernian Baud will take another of their pleasant moon light excursions (weather permitting) on the evening of Tuesday next, starting from the wharf at eight o'clock. Those persons who desire to take part in the excursion should secure early tickets, as a great number have already been sold and the sale briskly continues.

Services were held in the several Anglican and Roman Catholic Churches yesterday, commemorative of Good, or Holy Friday, the day held sacred in memory of the Saviour's death; and sermons appropriate to the occasion were preached.

The strike amongst the masonsin Glasgow caused large numbers of them to enlist in the army. 400 joined the army in January, and as many as 600 in the first two weeks of February. The accounts of Mr McMurdo's son are vow, we are glad to say, decidedly favour able.

His Excellency the Governor, accompanied by his suite, paid a visit to the Howe-street Industrial School at 3 o'clock this afternoon. He was received by Mr and Mrs Stickley, the manager and matron, and shewn over the establishment, which was found in ex cellent order.

The Town Clerk notifies that licenses for billiard and bagatelle-rooms, bowling and skittle-alleys, and places of public amuse ment, expire on Tuesday, the 30th instant, and require to be renewed before that date, in terms of Clause 323 of " The Municipal Corporations Act, 1876."

A service of sacred song, entitled the "Man of Sorrows," illustrating the passion and death of Christ, was performed by the choristers and choir of St. Paul's, on Thursday evening, in the Cathedral Church, Mr Swallow accompanying on the organ. The service occupied two hours, was musical and impressive, and commanded much attention from the congregation. A few introductory remarks were made by the Rev. C, M. Nelson ; a collect read, and a prelude from Mozart performed by the organist. The service comprised selections from the psalms of David; "Hymns Ancient and Modern," " O, for a heart to praise my God," " Hail, thou once despised Jesus," " When I survey the wondrous cross," and other well-knows and seasonable hymns. The beautiful solo, from Handel's sublime oratorio, the "Messiah, " "He was despised and rejected of men," was nicely rendered. The whole service was most satisfactory, and shewed the advantages to be gained by attentive practice. The service closed with the bene diction, and the offertory was in favour of the Sunday-school Fund.

Two errors appeared in our report of Councillor Goldie's speech on the motion for calling for tenders for the city bank account. He stated the charge for overdraft in the South to be six per cent, two per cent less than the charge made in Auckland, and the interest allowed on daily credit balances at five to six and one-eighth per cent.

The Free Templars of this city will give an entertainment and ball on Monday even ing next, in Lome-street Hall, in celebra* tion of the opening ot the Free Templars' Library, of 500 vols. The programme embraces something for everybody. _ The Orpheus string band will perform au_ intro ductory overture, after which the chairman, Mr Warburton, will deliver au address on the present condition and future prospects of Free Templary, followed by a song from Mr Nairn, " Waiting, my darling, for thee." Messrs Tcague and Seaton will sing the pretty duet, " Little sister's gone to sleep" ; Mr Blackmail will utter a few thoughts on " Men and Books," and present a poetic bookmarker. The ladies who will sing ballads are: Mrs Hertz, " We parted by the rever'side" ; Miss Peace, "Ring out, wild bolls" (Tennyson) ;Miss Donaldson, " O, ye tears," a most affecting song. Messrs Evans, Nairn, and Hannkin will also oblige. Miss McEvoy will give " Waiting for thee." A pianoforte and cornet duet, by a lady and gentleman, a recitation by Mr Alexander Smith,and musical interludes, make a capital programme, which should attract a large audience. The ball will open as soon as possible after the enter tainment ; conductor, Mr Evans ; master of ceremonies, Mr Donald ; Mr Cox, secretaiy.

The mortal remains of James Stirling Aitken were laid in the grave on Thursday afternoon in the Presbyterian Cemetery. Before the removal of the body from Rookwood, Mount Eden, the residence of Mr. Wm. Aitken, uncle of the deceased, the Rev. A. Carrick, of St. Andrew's, offered a devout and appropriate prayer. The funeral cortege then slowly moved towards the burial place, followed by about ' forty carriages, containing the relatives aiid friends of the departed; while others followed on horseback. The funeral service was read by Rev. David Bruce, and much sympathy was manifested on tho affecting occasion. A correspondent writing from Waipu complains of tho prevailing dulncss of the district. The natives are too poor to under take the survey of lands at their own _ ex pense, and private speculators now fight shy of land which has not been put through the Court.

Spurious Coin.

AUCKLAND TRADESMEN BEWARE ! We warn shopkeepers and business people of Auckland generally against being de frauded through lack of caution in receiving coin, as a quantity of spurious coin is being circulated. Last evening a man called at the shop of Mr Smith, grocer, of Queen street, and asked for fruit. He was attended to by Mr Smith's daughter, and he displayed all the tastes of an opicure in making "a selection. Having carefully tested several samples, he at length appeared satisfied, tendered in payment a sovereign, and received change. On counting the cash this morning, Mr Smith found one suspicious-looking sovereign— the identical coin received by Miss Smith on the previous evening. Having tried the ordinary tests, lie submitted the sovereign to an adept, who pronounced it unmis takably spurious. We have seen the coin, which bears a remarkably close resemblance to the new St. George coin, bearing date 1876, and being in design precisely similar to the new gold coin. The colour is a shade paler than the genuine gold, but the souud of the ring and the general appear ance, bear so close a resemblance as to deceive careless persons receiving money hurriedly in the press of business. The coin is slightly indented on one side, and probably has been slightly damaged in corning out of the die. We believe the sovereign will be handed over to the police.

DESTRUCTION OF SHEEP BY DOGS

Several residents between the North Shore and the Lake complain of the wanton des truction of their sheep by stray dogs. Yes terday 29 sheep, including one valuable ram, the property of Mr Davis, were killed on his farm by dogs, while 10 other sheep were seriously mutilated on Tuesday last, Captain Symonds,of the Lake, lost 6 sheep, killed outright; others rendered useless by mutilation. This has roused the sheep owners of the district into the adoption of stringent measures, and owners of mis chievous dogs will act,wisely in putting them out of the way, or keeping them on the chain. One stray cur was shot last week, and another yesterday, and we hear that others have been traced to their dens. It is well-known that when once a dog has tasted warm blood in the pursuit of sheep an appetite becomes almost insatiable, and nothingshoitof the destruction of the canine will irradicate it. A remedy, however, has been used with good effect in Australia, where sheop had been smeared with kerosine and allowed to run in places fre quented by dogs. The latter in attacking these sheep get a taste of the kerosine, which causes vomiting, and subsequent disgust of mutton. The plan, however, may be more effectually applied toj roun" dogs, in order to break them against sheep-hunting.

ARRIVAL OF MESSRS COOPER AND BAILEY'S CIRCUS.

The early arrival of the s.s. Wakatipu at 8 o'clock last evening was a disappointment to many persons who had determined to witness the landing of the animals. When the steamer came alongside tbe Railway Wharf, hoAvever, several hundred persons had assemoled there. The work of dis charging the living freight was commenced at once, the animals brought up first being the camels and elephants. They caused much amusement to the spectators, who fed the elephants very liberally with biscuits, etc. All the other animals were brought up in closed cages, thus causing another dis appointment to those who had assembled to inspect them. The work of discharging occupied the whole of the night, and was not concluded until after eight o'clock this morning. Much interest was occasioned by the conveyance of the cages this morning through Queen-street to the Barrack Reserve. The tents were very quickly erected, and at eleven o'clock six were completed, the large circus tent being the only one not finished. The men were greatly obstructed in their work by the large assemblage of children of both sexes, who persisted in looking under the canvass and through the openings at the wonderful array of animals inside. One of our reporters proceeded to the scene this morning, and was very courteously shewn through the various tents and over the grounds. The main entrance leads into the camel and elephant tent, a roomy enclosure 80 feet in diameter and 240 in circumference. It contains 6 camels and one baby camel, and two Asiatic, and 4 African elephants, besides a number of pretty Shetland and Japanese ponies. Passing through to the Mena gerie tent, we pass the steam piano, which was performing this morning. The menagerie tent is 120 ft. in diameter, and 360 ft. in circumference, and affords a very good promenade. The cages contain ing the animals were arranged round the sides in regular order, and as the animals were just being fed, the sight was rendered more interesting. Two young lions, each about the size of a large cattle dog, were disporting themselves on the grass beneath the cage of their parents. The first cage on the left contains a handsome No rth Ameri can deer, and in the next are a pair of spotted hyenas. _We then come to a cage containing a pair of striped hyenas. Adjoining this is a beautiful jaguar, and a North American coyote, and further on a pair of Australian emus. Passing on we come to the most interesting cages, where we see a pair of African leopards, a Brazilian tiger, three performing lions, and a Bengal tiger. The lions pre sented a fine appearance, and the Bengal tiger paced his den majestically. Adjoin ing these is the cage of monkeys, which are of all sizes and ages. Further on is an Alaska sea lion and a young kangaroo and fallow deer. In the next cage we see a double-horned rhinoceros, the only, it is said, of his species. A mag nificent North American bison occupies the last cage in this|tent. The visitor then

passes into the circus marquee, which wa in course of erection at the time of our visit. It ia 220 feet long, 150 in diameter, and 600 feet In circumference, and will seat about 5,000 persons. It will be lighted with gas manufactured by the company. The next tent is known as the side show, and will be open before and after the performance in *he circus. It is 50 feet Avide and 80 feet long. Amongst other curiosities here is the famous euchre pig, which is guranteed to eat any man at euchre. The dressing tent, with separate rooms for male and female performers, is 50 feet in diameter and 150 feet in circum ference. The stable for the horses, with stalls, &c, composed of canvas, is a very roomy tent about the same size. There is also a cooking tent, with large stove, &c, so that the company provide the necessaries of life for the performers without much trouble.

TABBYS' BEWARE ! ! ! During the time of our visit we observed a number of urchins about the grounds with fine tab by s' and beautiful tortoiseshells, which they were evidently trying to dispose of. Trade, however, did not seem to be brisk, the employees being otherwise engaged, and the cats did not seem to sell at all. While reflecting on this deplorable fact, our attention was drawn to a lad, who with a tom-cat under one arm and a pretty torto-seshell under the other, was endeavouring to make a bargain, alolwing him to go inside, and put the purring pusses into the wild beast cages. Not being able to make a satisfactory arrangement, he suddenly pulled up the canvas at the side of the tent, and threw both the anima[s as far as he could inside the enclosure, but of course not near the wild beasts, who were caged up. A succession of " meows " was then heare, and the next instant the tom cat came tearing out of the doorway, and sped like the wind down Wellesley-street. Another cat, which was thrown iuride, fell down in a fii on reaching the inside. We would recommend all old ladies, spinsters, widows; or others who are fond of feline pets, to keep their weather eyes open, or their pretty creatures may make a fine meal for a " horrid tiger."

CABLEGRAMS.

Speoial to the Star.

(FROM OUR LONDON CORREB-

bPONDENT.)

THE EUROPEAN SITUATION.

HOPES OF PACIFIC SETTLE-

MENT,

London, April 16

Sir Stafford Northcote in the House of Commons stated the Govcrnmeat was sanguine of a Pacific Settlement of the Eastern Question.

British Troops have been ordered to proceed from India to Malta.

SUPPRESSION OF CHINESE IMMIGRATION.

ENGLAND AND AMERICA WILL

CO-OPERATE,

LONDON, April 17

Great Britain will co-operate with America to suppress Chinese immi gration.

Lord Northcote Denies England Isolation.

Supposed Russian Privateering Ridiculed. Amicable Interchange Between Russia and England- Russia Fears Diplomatic Humi liation- ["AßGUS" SPECIAL TELEGRAMS. LONDON, April 16. The House of Commons has ad journed to May 6th. and the House of Lords to the 13th.

Sir Stafford Northcote stated in the House of Commons that there was no cause for increased anxiety ordiminished hopes of a satisfactory settlement of the Eastern Question. There was nothing to justify the rumours of England's political isolation. He ridiculed the idea of Kussian privateers doing injury to English vessels.

The " Times" says that there has been an amicable interchange of views between London and St. Petersburg!. England represented that she desired peace, and only wished that the whole treaty between Russia and Turkey to be submitted to a European Congress.

Russia replied that she cannot dis tinguish what has been done,, and what is desired to be done. She fears diplomatic humiliatien if she recognises the proposed European Congress as a tribunal which may allow the Treaty with Turkey to be cancelled. GRAND DUKE NICHOLAS RE TURNED St. PETERSBURGH.

The Grand Duke Nicholas, com mander-in-chief of the army in Turkey, has returned tr St. Petersbugh, and has been scceeded by General Todleben. This is regarded as a conciliatory sign. MR MICHIE AND ABSENTEES. Mr Michie, Agent-General for Vic toria, has sent a telegram from his Government to the English papers, pro testing against attention being paid in England to the representations of colo nial absentees, who have no influence 4n Victoria.

THE TILTON - BEECHER CASE AGAIN.

MRS TILTON RE-ASSERTS ADUL-

TERY WITH BEECHER

NEW YORK, April 16

Mrs Tilton, who at first confessed,, and afterwards denied having been guilty of adultery with the Eev. Ward Beecher, has re-asserted her adultery with him.

GREAT STRIKE IN MANCHESTER

TROOPS ORDERED FROM INDLA,

[REUTERS SPECIAL CABLEGRAMS.]

LONDON, April 17. Parliament was adjourned for the Easter holidays yesterday. Thirty thousand Manchester operatives have struck work. The extension of the strike throughout Lancashire is imminent. The Eighth Regiment of the Indian army and two batteries of artillery have been ordered to Malta.

The members of Auckland Branch H.A.C.B.S. are reminded that they will assemble in St. Patrick's Hall at 8.30 a.m. to-morrow*

POLICE COURT.-THIS DAY.

(Before B. C. Barstow Eso T> i i HEADS AGOG 1 >]*-) it Two working men to whiskey hof ?„ , [ I Were drunk last night and were ft^ § fined. 10 "US ij^L r| William Wilkinson was^ffep 8^ I being drunk and disorderly »** T fo> i Weston for being simply drunks f"*i« I 7 days imprisonment. W(ltine) I KETKENCHMENT AND -rut, I Your ham, dear sir, looka very vSO^ I Perhaps you'll cut a gentleman a B ]f mce> -j George Staines was caarg^^^a | conducting himself in Queen ah- « ■% 1 19th inst with intent to provokV ? I of the peace. • c a bte^J pi Mr Staines pleaded not guiitv \ Sub-Inspector Fardy stated"k • II stances.. When the policei^nS^ I Mr Staines said he would use hiR v f influence against him. . I*l%] | Mary Dempsey deposed that si/ house-keeper to her brother-in i ** 1 Moyle. She knew Mr Staines, heS' % the shop for a quarter of a pound ofh"" 0 : Thursday, when a few words passed t" night he passed the shop with aladv T* he began about the ham, and said ho " knew paper weighed with ham I?®* i then said to witness, " I have kn'rvJ, lonpr time, I was the man for yoa^o"s of that old . She gave him a S L^ face. He returned again in a quarter !( hour, and said, "Moyle, you are W ft brothel, and she is a low woman "<s* was angry, and gave him another "el 3 the face. As there was likely to be ?/ turbance a policeman was sent for Irtn" ? girl was sent. A policeman came aJj ; vised Mr & tames to go away. """aa- To Mr Staines : I did not want to charge you for the ham ; you grumbled IS I Mr Moyle said it ought to be3s a iS instead of 2s 6d. a * William Matthew Moyle gave eviden He was standing at his shop door, when v Staines passed and said, " You cha.s half-a-crownapoundforpaper." MrsSta' 1"8 persuaded him to go home with her andttf baby. He appeared as though he had haj Mr Staines : How do you know I y glass? a Witness : I did not see you take it n requested Staines to go away, but he t fused. He went down into the kitcU and in a few minutes returned to (V shop, and saw his; sister-in-law give defe/ dant a slap in the face. Mrs Staines in' plored her husbiaid to leave; he went with her, but soon returned, and leaning agaimi the post bawled out " Moyle, you km^l brothel, and I'll have you out of thism! week." A crowd commenced to gather round the shop, and he sent for a constable. Mr Staiucs used very bad language, andk told him lie ought to be ashamed of himself. Staines became so boisterous that witness was obliged to close his doot until the constable came. There were at least 200. people around the place bawling " lock him out." h To Mr Staines : I told you the hannras half-a-crown a pound; there was a dispute about a halfpenny, I said you should pay 9d for the quarter ; you took the English ham ; did not hear MrDempsey insult yon by calling you a mean old man. I did not call you a mean old . last night, Did not see Mrs Dempsey strike you three times. I saw Mrs Staines persuading you to go home. I did not swear you said yon would have me out in a week. Mr Staines : " 'Tis a lie." Edward Haylock Percy deposed that he was a settler at Port Albert; was in Mi Moyle's shop about eight o'clock last even ing ; he saw defendant at Moyle's shop door, talking about being overcharged Staines said, you tried to fiddle me out of s halfpenny last night, but I'm not to be fiddled by you. Staine3 was evidently angry. Both Mrs Staines and Moyle per suaded him to go home, but he refused. Staines appealed to the people around, if it was right to weigh paper with ham at 2s 6d per pound. One man said he had better telegraph to Wellington for an answer. A great crowd had gathered by this time. Staines said to Mis Dempsey, " You should have had me, and not that old , pointing to Moyle. She immediately slapped Staines' face. Mis Staines was pulliDg her husband away by the arm; witness prevented Mis Dempsey from giviDg Staines a secondslap, Cross-examined by Mr Staines. George Lendrum saw the policeman per suading Staines to go away. Staines kept dodging the constable, and dared him to take him. The crowd cried out "lockhim up; if he was a poor man you would soon do it." John Colls, of Albertland, gave similar evidence. Francis Dyer, a constable, arrested Mr Staines on the charge, having failed to persuade him to go home. On theroadto the station, Mr Staines said he did not care for the d cloth. He was a_ man of political influence. Witness replied that he did not care for his being a political man ; he must do his duty.

Charles Basstian, chiropodist, gave simi lar evidence.

Defeudant addressed the Court at con siderable length, and denied the allegations The reason why he did not leave the pre mises so quickly was he wished to give Mrs Dempsey into custody for assaulting him. He did not intend to commit a breacM the peace. He was returning home irit his wife from the North Shore, peaceably disposed. His Worship said that it had been proved that defendant's conduct was calculated to lead to a breach of the peace. Fined £3, costs £2 6s 6d, or one mo_W imprisonment.

A STOW-AWAY, Henry Black alias Smith was -harp with being a stow-away on boar- W British ship Wakatipu from Wellington. Prisoner admitted the charge. The Captain stated that the passage money was £4 Ordered to pay the money or be- im prisoned for one month.

LUXACY. A person charged with lunacy, was,® the medical testimony of Drs Goldsbfo aw | Baynton, committed to the Asylum.; 1 BAD LAlf GUAGE. , William Full, a seaman, was cbarg« with using bad language last night on u» wharf. , i ; Prisoner pleaded guilty, and was w® £2 or 14 days imprisonment with flaw labour.

NEGLECTED CHILD- ~ Harriet Macdonald was charged w» being a neglected child within the meanm. of the Act. ,' ,_~ Mr Laishley appeared for the deWg and contended that under the Act « «» the Court had no power to committ, girl being over 15 yeara. _~,__ „h. His Worship admitted Mr Laishley sub jection, and dismissed the information. FAILING TO PAY. & Charles Johnson was ordered to w per week tor the support of his two gn» St. Mary's Orphanage.

APPLICATION. ~ w Thomas Leaning applied to have ins*, children admitted into the J*®#Z Home. He was willing to pay 2s W » each ; their mother had left her home. Sub-Inspector Pardy said Mr WW», could easily pay 7s 6d per week. gjj Mr Leaning said he was not able. weekly earnings upon an average only £2. - 1ft _ fie His Worship said he must pay l[f &g} did not think it right to ?nrien » when parents were in a position to p»J: - An order was finally made tor week, one being a very small ctuio.

EVENING STAB,, SATUEDAY, APRIL-* 80 1878



■TIiTUMN AND WINTER, 1878 The undersigned are bringing fo ward Large Parcels of NEW GOODS For the Incoming Season's Trade, Comprising -._-._,,,,.- GENERAL DRAPERY AND CLOTHING Of Every Description. Entirely New and Well Bou&ht both as regards Quality and Price. Particulars in future is3U . > Inspectionlnvited. FIVE PER CENT. (1&. IN the: £), ALLOWKD ON ALL CASHPUR CHASKS.OF 20S. ANn UPWARDS. RuSHBROOK AND BkIDGMAN, DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, &o„ JUNCTION DRAPERY WAREHOUSE (Opposite the Army and Navy Hotel), UPPER QUEEN-ST REB T, AUCKLAND. -\\r ANTED KNOWN. TO TRADESMEN, MECHANICS, AND OTHERS. . MONEY ADVANCED in SUMS of £2 to £50 nn nersonal security, re-payable by weekly fnstSnts at L. H. NEUAIKGEN Auckland Office, 165, Queen-street, opposite Savings Private Entrance.dowu right-of way. E W ZEALAND HOUSE. During the Winter Months, this Establish ment will be CLOSED at 5.30 p.m. (Saturdays excepted), commencing on MONDAY, the 15th April. W. RATTRAY, DRAPER AND SILK MERCER, \TBW 7EALAKD XT 00 SK. CO, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND.



A.» LINABURY & Co., DRESSMAKERS AND MILLINERS. NEW DRESS MATERIALS. A Large Assortment of New Dress Goods for the present Season, in every fashionable shade, Just Opened up at A. LINABURY & CO.'S. NEW WINTER COSTUMES, NEW MANTLES, NEW ULSTERS, NEW MILLINERY. NEW HATS A Large Assortment of Paris Trimmed Hats and Bonnets Just Opened up. Also, Hosiery, Silk Ties, Umbrellas, Collars and Cuffs, Gloves, Children's Mantles and Jackets. Also, A LARGE STOCK OF NOVELTIES, Which are Cheap, and will have quick sale. *_■ Look in at "®u A. LINABURY &" CO.'S. 201 &206, quekn-street, Auckland. F^RAPERY ! T\RA?ERY. *sr NEW SEASON GOODS 1 ! SOMERFIELD AND LECK In taking this opportunity to address their numerous friends and the general public, desire to express thanks for liberal patronage, and beg to introduce to their notice a very Superior Selection of Goods ex Chasca, Fontenaye, and Chili, NOW OPENING, comprising Blankets, Flannels, Calicos, Shirtings, Sheetings, Tick ings, Winceys, Satin Cloths, All Wool Serges, Hosiery, &c , All Wool Shawls, &c. Men's and Boys' Clothing. Moleskins, Corduroys, Tweeds, fee. This Large and "Well-assorted Stock, having been Purchased for Cask in the over-stocked English -Markets, is Now Offered for Sale at Prices Lower than Ever Heard of in Auckland. Inspection Invited. *_r VERY SPECIAL LINE. HEAVY Hi FAMILY 3LANKETS, AT 17S GD. Country Orders will havo special attention. Hawkers Supplied at Wholesale Prices. SOMERFIELD & LECK, QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. A MAGNIFICENT STOCK OF NEW AUTUMN AND WINTER' DRESS MATERIALS Just Opened. H_ Atkins Invites attention to his Stock of New Dress Materials, Ladies Jackets, Ulsters, Black and Coloured Silks, Velvets, Velve teens, &c, suitable for the coming Season. Now on View. Splen did Colours in New Silk Keps, Wool Reps, Wool Poplinettes. Satin Cloths, Wool Serges.T willed Carmelites, Estamane Serges, French Merinos, Winseys, and Fancy Dress Goods. All splendid value. AU the new shades pro curable in Stock. The selection this season is the largest and best ever shewn in the city. Good quality Black Silk at 33 lid per yard. All the new shades in Coloured Silks. Also Good Che'ip Blankets, Quilts, Sheetings, Table Linon, Fiannels, Calicos, and Manchester Goods. IN THE CLOTHING DEPART MjE N T New Tweed Suits. Coats, Trow sers and Yeats suitable for all classes. A large Stock of Boy's and Youth's Tweed Suits, in our own make and imported. An immense stock of New Tweeds in Bannockburn, Mosgiel, Scotch, West of England, &c. Tailors can select from the largest stock in Auckland at Wholesale Prices. Cheap Tweeds suitable for Boy's wear. Good Quality Guaranteed, and Prices Lowest in Auckland for All Descriptions op Drapery and Clothing. tSS- H. ATKINS.'BI JTi RA N D f\ FF E R BY THE AMERICAN NOVELTY COMPANY. The following articles will be sent by Mail to any part of New Zealand on receipt of £1 :— 1 Brook's Glass Cutter, Tin Opener, Knife and Scissors Sharpener .. ••_.•• */ 1 Banaza Fruit and Vegetable, Pairing, Slicing, and Coring Knife 1/6 1 Champion Nutmeg Grater. Save your fingers J/o 1 Dish-washing and Toasting Tong .. ..2/ 1 Smoker's Pet. Meerschaum pipe eclipsed 1/ 1 Folding Lamp Shade (Patent) 1/6 1 Indelible Tablet for Marking Linon .. 2/ 1 Little Giant Tack Hammer, drives, draws, and sets J/6 1 Little Harry's Night Lamp 1/6 1 Magic Cork Puller, Chimney Cleaner, &c. 1/, 1 Oriental Silver Polish. Great success .. 1/ 1 Pattern Copying and Tracing Wheel .. 1/6 1 Pearl Cement. Mends everything. Save the pieces .. .. 2/ 1 Puzzle Key Ring .. .. .. ... -.1/ 1 Shine-Shine Starch Pohsh and Chinese Washing Blue •■_,-,: %, 1 Slate Pencil Sharpener and Cleaner .. /6 1 Good Templar Pen, with i-pint of ink .. /6 Total 25/ Discount off 5/ Amount £1 LADIES AND GENTLEMEN about to FURNISH are reminded that ONE OF THE LARGEST STOCKS IN THE COLONY OP FURNITURE CARPETS FLOORCLOTHS BEDDING, &c, &c, Sec, Is on Sale at T. & H. Cooke's furnishing warehouse 67, Queen-street. ON EDUST! BONEDUST BONEDUST! To Arrive, per Hero 100 TONS BONEDUST. Also, Just Landed, ex Borough Belle: A FINE SAMPLE OF BILLYARD'S No. 1 BONEDUST. W. J. HURST & CO., 101, Queen-street. "VT O T I C ST The INSURANCE OFFICES will be CLOSED from GOOD FRIDAY to the following TUES DAY. H. WORSP, Secretary. Bank Holiday. The Banks will he CLOSED from FRIDAY, 19th (Good, Friday), to MONDAY, 22nd .April inclus ye.



mO AGRICULTURISTS & OTHERS- W. J. HURST 8c CO. have on sale the under mentioned Fertilizers, all of which have been proved to produce satisfactory results in this district. Experience teaches that largo and profitable returns can be relied on by a juniolou! and li era use of them. The flattering Testi monials from leading Farmers justify W. .1. Hurst & Co. in strongly commending them to every Agriculturist :— MALDEN ISLAND GUANO PERUVIAN GUANO MEXICA.N do. BELLS BONE FLOUR ? r ' ~ J and .-inch BONEDUST BILLYARD'S No. 1 do. NITRATE OF SODA SULPHATE OF AMMONIA MURIATE OF POTASH SUPER-PHOSPHATE OF LIMIC. SALT, SULPHATE OF LIME. l-._ddition to the above, W. J. H. & Co. are jrepared to supply special Chemical Manures' for stimulating weak Corn Crops, and renovat ing Clover-sick Pastures, as well as the Potato and Mangold mixture that for the last two sea sons has attracted such favourable notice. Analysis, prices, and other particulars will V upplied on application at the Stores. W. J. HURST & CO., 101. Queen treet. I^LOVEIt SEEDS, RYE GRASS, &c. On Sale, ex Late Arrivals : CLOVER SEEDS, consisting of White Clover Timothy Red Clover Rape Cow Grass Trefoil Alsyke &c, Sec, Sec Turnip ALSO, 2CD bushels ENGLISH PERENNIAL RYE GRASS 50 bushels ENGLISH POA PRATENSIS 500 lbs. INDIAN DOOB GRASS 1,000 lbs. ALFALPA 2,000 lbs. AMERICAN TIMOTHY. AND A Fine Collection of Farm and Garden Seeds. The above have arrived in flrst-class condition. Samples will be forwarded on application. Poverty Bay, Canterbury, and local live Gras;J Cocksfoot, Ratstail, Poas Fescues, &c. &c. from carefully selected samples, at lowest mar ket rates. W. J. HURST & CO., 101. Queen-street. A GRI CULTURAL RISKS. THE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY Is prepared to INSURE against FIRE— Agricultural Risks, Grain in Stook or Stack, and Steam Threshing Machines travelling from dlaco to placo. LOWEST CURRENT RATES. HENRY E. WILLIAMS, NION INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. A.PITAI £2.000,000. [1 C X L A IS 1) B it A N-C II Q U E E N - S T R E li: T, Next tho Colonial Bank. 7.R1. DEPARTMENT. Insuranc granted on Dwelling - houses, Stores. Shops, Buildings in which trade i* oarried 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 owkst Current Rates. R. H. STEVENSON Manager. A flood of liquid rubbish has been placed upon tho market, put up in Udolpiio Wolfe's Schie dam Aromatic Schnapps bottles, the genuine contents of which have been used. Spurious labels aro also often used by tho scamps who seek to persuade tho public that the hurtful liquors thus disguised aro tho same or similar to the true and peerless medicinal cordial. Ask for the genuine and insist upon having it.



In the heyday aud sunshinejf h^-iodej with contempt the warnings 01 ■*»_'& (8* and well-meaning people: hut years we find we can V 1-Bger W^jrf lives and constitutions, i.^e^^ h T s _r-St,e for a certainty what are.ttol^fgi.o. m the safest medicines to take ness or threatening diseas». ,* n®live-W*s eftected, and the testuwJ-ialfl »w» ffie gtf* proprietor, warrant the assHrbOßStf.©** no known medicines equal^o »«? Indian Cures." Sola by aU Chemists.