SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

niriiT wathrl ™8 Evening, 4.52 liiuu W^^M To-morrow Morning, O.IG SUN SKT.-This Evening,;s.43 RUN RIBK,—To-Morrow Morning, 6.23 MOON' 3 AGIC-Now Moon, 10th, 2,16 a.m.

ARRIVALS.

TO-DAY. Argyle, S.s., Crawford, from Whangarei

DEPARTURES.

LAST EVENING. lomt, S.S., Stophoason, for Russell TO-DAY.

VESSELS EXPECTED.

John Bull, barquo, from London; sailed Fob

ruary 10 City ot Sydney, P.M. s.s., from San Franoiaco;

April Bth Syren, brig, from Sydnoy

Boroalis, brigantino, from Levuka Island Lily, hrigantine, from Chatham Island Falcon, schooner, from tho Islands Edith, schooner, from Tonga, Sybil, schooner, from Tahiti Transit, schooner, from Tahiti Caledonia, sohoonor, from Tonga. Mazeppa, schooner, from Rarotonga. Arawata, s.s., from tho c-onth. Monday. Bismarck, H.1.G.M.5., from Sydney Marion, schooner, from Norfolk Island. Elinor Vernon, harqus, from Now York; sailed

10th Novombor City of Quebec, barquo, from London ; sailed January 2 Oamille, brig, from New York Clara Hargrcaves, barquo, from Nowoastlo. Loch Doe, barque, from London ; sailed Feb. 10. Coronet, scbooner. from Marshall Group. Mercia. barque, from London ; sailed Doc. 33 Belle Brandon, schoonor from Lino Islands

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

London—Loch Urr; A gate, to load Tonga—Myrtle Gisborne, Southern Ports, and Melbourne—

Rotomahana, Thursday Sydney—Arawata, I3'li Russell—lona, every Monday; Arawata, Mon-

day Lyttelton—Earl Granville

Tahiti and Islands—Pirate, loading Tauranga—Gleneig. Wednesday For New Plymouth and southern Ports — Tairoa, Sunday Whangarei—Argyle, Tuesdays and Fridays

EXPORTS.

Par Penguin, for the South: 320 baas flour, 20 bundles rigging, 5 b[u<3 seed, li pieces timber, 700 drain pipes, 22 coils ropo, 30 boxes eoap, 18 bundles mouldings. K53 packages ironwork, 2S coils rope, 0 dozen Slower pots, C casc3 onions, 3 bundles empty sacks, 20 sacks onions, 5 bugs poanuts, 2 bales leather, 221 packages sundries.

The barques Harl Granville, for Lyttelton, Loch Urr, for London, and the brigantino Myrtle, for Friendly Islands, are still wind bound in harbour.

Tho s.s. Gleneig will loavo for Tauranga at 5 p.m. to-morrow. Since her arrival on Sunday Sho has had her bottom cleaned.

The Union Company's p.s. Rotomahana will return from Russell to-morrow morning. Sho is announced to leavo lor Melbourne, via Fast Coast and Southorn Ports, at 10 a,m. ou Thurs day next. At Wellingtonycsterday a proliminaryinquiry was hold into the circumstances connected with tho loss of the schooner Rosannah Rose, beforo tho Collector of Customs. During Iho investi gation it transpired that whilo tho crow woro absent from tho vessel a portion of tho cargo, consisting of two boxes oJ tobacco, was stolen.

Tho s.s. Argylo arrived early this morning from Whangarei and MangaDsi with passengers and tha following cargo :—139 sacks kauri cum, 25 sacks gras3 seed, 13 packs fungus, 2 bales fungus, 6 boxes eggs, 11 cases fruit, 2 kegs honey, 3 oases Ilsh, 1 horao, and 1 ton sundries. The steamer returns to the samo ports to-night

A foro-acd-aft schooner of 13 tons register. named tho Taviuni, built for Mr MoKissack, of Lovuka, will bo launched from Messrs Miccols' Shipbuilding yard, North Shore, to-morrow.

The sohoonor Sea Rip, Captain Southgato, left Sydney for tho South Sea Islands on March 25th. She took a cargo or timbor, sheet iron, &c, and amongst the p«seengers wero Mr, Mrs, and Master Earrell. A rumour was current here a short timo ago th«.t Mr Farroll, who is ■well known in Auckland, had departed this life, and his friends will doubtless bo pleased to 1 jam that suoh is not tho case.

Four short years ago, communication with Whangarei from Auckland was by cutters. Captain McGregor then came forward and hod the Argyle built for tho trado, and for tho next three years, the people vrere content with a weekly service But a chango camo o'er tho scene. Tho Kamo mine was opened, the Whan girei railway commenced, population increased, a ;d the traffic between Whangarei and the pro yincial capital required bi-weekly communica tion. Tho p.s. Anno Milbank came on tho trade, but owing io general unfitness had to bo taken "IF. Now, as marking our progress, tho Union St jam Ship Company havo put the s.s. Waitaki on the trado, as will ha seen by advertise ment in another column. Sho ia ono of tho fast oat boats on tho coast, and has a grand saloon, aad for comfort in any weather wi'l be a great favourite. Sho ought to mako tho rnn from Limestone Island to Auckland in Oi or 7 hours. Tho larger Union boats will oall for coals only occasionally at present. Of course the proprie tors of the old and favourite Argyle cannot help feeling sore at such opposition, but wo hopo thero is plonty of room for both boats and that their owners and tho public will all be gainers. The officers of tho Argylo havo alwa»s beon great favourites with tho travelling publio, and we hope long to soo their faoe3 amongst us.— ;' Northern Advocate."

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

DEPARTURES. Wanaka, s.s., McGillivray, for tlie South Hinemoa, s.s., Fairchild. for Opunake.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Russell, this day. Arrived to-day: Steamers Rotocnahana and lona. from Auckland, the former at 6 a.m. and tho latter at 8 a m.

Waitaha, this day. Bailed: Lalla Rookh. for Auckland, at G a.m. Waxganui, this day. The s.s. Wallabl arrived from Onehunga at 10.30 p.m. yesterday.

Wellington, yestcrdav. Sailed: Soottish Prince, barquo, for London. Grkymouth, yesterday. Arrived: Anthons from Onehunga; Sissy, schooner, from the Thames.

Lyttelton, yesterday. Arrived: Torea from Kaipara; Scabird from Hokianga; loch Mair, from Mauritius. Sailed : Westland, ship, for London: Edith May for Adelaide.

Cleared: Ben Nevis for London, with 13,100 sacks wheat.

DEATH.

POLLOCIC.-On April 1, ISBO, at Helonsvillo, Margarcl, Iforglo, wifo of John Pollock; aged 17 years.

TOWN EDITION. PUBLISHED AT 4.30. The Evening Star: WITH WHICH ARE INCORPORATED The Evening News, The Morning News, and The Echo.

TUESDAY, APRIL 6, 1880.

For the cause that lacks assistance. For the wrong: that needs resist— ic*, For the future in the distance,

Aud the Eood that we can dc\

Cablegeams to-day place beyond doubt the magnitude of the Liberal victory in England. Of the contests fought they have gained 271, to 141 won by Conservatives, making tho Liberal

majority, so far, 130. It is mentioned that the majority is ample to make the party independent of the Home Rulers. This is satisfactory, for though the question of Local Government in Ireland must, in the interests of the countryatlarge,bedealtwith by the now Government, a policy dictated by tho Homo Eule faction would not bo con ducive to tho good government of the

kingdom. Any changes it may bo deemed advisable to make should bo granted freely and without pressure. Dependence on tho Homo Rule voto would soon be fatal to any Cabinet. In considering the Liberal chances now, however, we havo to recollect that the elections that aro passed aro almost wholly borough contests, and Liberalism is more strongly developed in the towns, undor a low franchise,, than in the counties. Tho counties have oeen the stronghold of conservatism, and may reduce the Liberal majority. A few days will show. The rumour that Mr Glad stone will not accept oflice in tho new Cabinet is improbable. Such a decision would neither satisfy the country nor the political party. Mr Gladstoneishead and shoulders above any of his asso ciases in the management of the Liberal party ; he is tho true and natural head of the party, and the electors have been chiefly swayed by liis personal influence. Everyone knows this, and a Liberal Cabinet with Mr Gladstone as a private member of tho House would be / to uso a hackeneyed simile, like Hamlet without the Princo. For party reasons he may waive his claims to the Premiership, but what ever offico he may hold, his vigorous intellect will assuredly sway tho policy of the Cabinet.

MR Fenton, Chief Judge of the Native Lands Court, has returned from Wellington, after a visit on matters connected with his department. We arc glad to learn that the Government havo succeeded in retaining his services, and that tho Court will bo placed on a footing much more satisfactory to those charged with administering its judicial functions. Instead of being subject to the caprice of the Native Oilice the Native Lauds Court is in future to stand on tho same footing as other Courts, under the direction of the Minister of Justice. The Native Lands Court con stantly deals with cases involving very large monetary interests, and with intricate questions of title. The Court, above all others, should be above suspicion,aud beyond the reach of political iuiluences. Thanks to Judge Fenton, not even a whisper of improper motive has ever been attached to auy decision given by the Court ; aud considering the nature of the evidence upon which judgment:! arc demanded, the rarity of disputes arising out of the decrees of tho Court is surprising. The Chief Judge haa been continually embarrassed ia his opera tions by the interference of the Native Department; Courts have been summarily adjourned, and blocks removed from juris

diction for political considerations. It is high praise, therefore, to say that under all disabilities the institution has successfully maintained the respect of Europeans aud natives, audits decisions haVe Wmmanded a loyal obedience. The Government have acted judiciously ii^ authorising such changes as wijl facilitate the discharge of the judicial functions with more perfect satisfaction to those who arc en trusted with the administration of tbe law, and also in refusing to allow the control to pass from those hands that have guided the organisation so well in the earliest and most critical period of its existence,

TIIEBE is a delicious freshness aud in nocence about the tone in which the Cook's Straits journals speakof ill-used Wellington. In au article beating tap tlaquers to an indignation meeting, meant to bring pres sure ou the Govei'«>»lcut in the matter of the West Coast railway, the "Chronicle" denounces the public works policy as a gigantic fl'aud on the poor deluded rate payers and says : " Wellington has to pay her share, and it is a tolerably large one, towards the cost of our ruinous national debt, and what does sho get for her money? She has a splendid hack country, but it might just as well he as barren as the Sahara. She has appealed to Government aftor Government to give her justice, hut she has been, like Hagar, crying in the wilderness, with the difference that she has not obtained even the bottles of water." Could the force of unblushing impudence further go ; when it is notorious that the money squandered in Wellington, to open up an agricultural back country which does not exist, has been one of the principal causes of tho failure of the Vogel scheme. Immediately beneath tho rhapso dical nonciise we have quoted, is a second article bearing the significant heading " Another Job Contemplated." The term " another" speaks eloquently of familiarity with'jthesomal-appropriatious. Tho "other' joh, is cxplaned iv au extract from the "Fielding Guardian," to the ell'oet that "there is every reason to believe that the construction of tlie Bunnythorpe Gorge and Aslmrst railway will he forthwith! commenced," ]in con sequence of the recommendation of the ! Railway Commission. The " Chronicle" remarks :—" We look upon this as oue of the grossest jobs that could be perpetrated. How the Railway Commission can make such a report as that indicated by the Guar dian is one of those mysterious things which surpasses ordinary human comprehension. The " Manawatu Herald" can discover no explanation of the puzzle save the Colonel l'earee, an influential member of the Com mission, is also a director of the Fielding Corporation wliich is deeply interested in the Buimythoi'pc-Woodviile line. We should not like to believe tbat a gentleman ol Colonel Pcarce's high reputation for in tegrity would for privatcjreasons lend him self to aiding in the commission of such a discreditable piece of jobbery, aud we therefore cannot accept the explanation hinted at by our 'Foxton (contemporary." The virtuous indignation of tho "Chronicle" is suggestive of another old adage, in which it is assorted that when cer tain people fall out other aud more de serving persons come by their due. We agree with our contemporary that to spend £140,000 on a short line through a mountainous gorge, in order to bring tin; West Coast traffic to Wellington, would be a job, but still it would not he so gigan tic a fraud on the colony at large aa the appropriation of nearly half a million of money for the same purpose,— the job which has the " Chronicle's" special

advocacy

The new regulations under the Diseased Cattle Acts are published on the fourth page of this issue. The regulations are trained to Meal with the subject of notices by the Inspector, quarantine, destruction of cattle, and fees.

The P.M. S.S. Co.'s s.s. City of Sydney, which left Sati Francisco on the 20th March, or five days lata on account of the lire on the 14th, the day previous to her due date of departure, is in reality due here on Monthly, the 12th, but we anticipate that, as the weather has been easterly so long, if a good run be made the steamer may put iv its appearance on Saturday or Sunday next.

The Komata natives have consented to the construction of the road, and it is pro posed to employ a number of Tuktikino'a people on tho work. The prejudices of the natives were partly removed by the action of Major Murray in repairing certain cross ing places which were dangerous to the visitors from Waikato.

"Anglo Israel," who has distinguished himself iv Wellington, Auckland, and other parts of the colony by his able advocacy of the theory that the people of Great Britain are the descendants of tho Lost Ten Tribes of Israel, lias devised another method of dessominating his views in the shape of a chart. The chart is in the form of an ancient oak-tree, on tho stem of which are the words Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and further up the trunk the Twelve Tribes with their presumed modern national des cendants, The Jews arc shewn us, diverg ing from the Ten Tribes on the two lower branches, leading to Asia Minor and Cyprus, but intermingling with other boughs of the tree. The Kingdom of Israel passes further up the trunk to the British Isles, and thence spreads out to nil the British dominions, which are represented ou separate branches aud boughs. Suitable quotations from Scripture upon which tho Anglo-Israel theory is based are marked on separate parts of the chart, which is sold by Messrs Upton and Co. at Is per copy.

Sir George Grey has writteu a letter to the Reform Association of lnvcrcargill in timating his willingness to visit that plaeo and address the electors.

A paragraph [appeared in our last issue with reference to some observations mado by Judge Richmond on the unsatisfactory process which obtains in swearing a child to give evidence, but the sense of tho matter was greatly obscured by a printer's error which occured in the second line, " to ques tion au iufaut " being rendered " to ques tion an informant." The mistake had a tendency to mislead, and therefore wo correct it.

A singular discussion recently took place in the State Senate of California. A com mittee on Saintary questions was nominated when a member named Bowell, objected to one of the persons nominated, a certain Dr. Breyfogle, on the ground of his being a homceopathic quack. This led to a dis cussion. Senator Baker though the senate should not interfere in the disagreements of physicians, aud Senator Cheney said that " thousands of people in California recog nised homoeopathy as a regular method of practice," to which Dr Bowell replied that " the admission of Breyfogle ir> t'-o com mittee would he an insult to tho school of allopathy." Ultimately the nomination was confirmed by twenty-live to eleven

votes,

The Protestant Alliance colicert and soiree, will be held this evening in the Newton Hall.

The Melbourne " Argus" states that Messrs. Boyle and Scott received a letter from tboir .agent in London by the mail giv ing particulars of the programme of matches arranged for Ihe Australian Eleven. He writes as follows :—" I saw Lillywhitc last night, aud got the full programme so tar as already arranged, but Lillywhitc has left some good dates open for the Eleven to pick for themselves where they will play aftor they arrive. He states when it was known that the team were coming for certain he was rushed with applications for matches, and as there were so many he intended ad vertising them iv all the sporting papers, and picking the host, lie is anxious to get as many elevcn-a-side matches as possible. The matches arranged are as follows :—-

ICleven-a-side Matches — Leicestershire, Lancashire, Gloucestershire, Sussex, Derby shire, Nottingham, Yorkshire, All-England at Canterbury, Maryloboue. Against Odds —Newcastle, Buxton, Birmingham, (Spal ding, Malton, Northampton, Kcighlcy, Crewe, Hastings, Longsight, Birmingham (return), Broughton, Burnley, Oldham, Leeds, Stockport, Dublin, and jjjllclfast, Giasgow aud Edinburgh, and probably Aberdeen."

Under the head of " unfulfilled promises" the " Northern Advocate " says : " On dit, that Sir George Grey is collecting informa tion regarding the uufulillcd promises of tho present Government, with tho view of showing the House tliat the Government got in on promises which they had no inten tion of carrying out. Sir George will make capital out of the fact of the Property Tax not being levied, and it is rumoured the cost of assessing property and collecting the tax will he so great, that Government will make this a pretext for not bringing it into operation, while the laud tax is abolished, and the wealthy relieved of their fair share of the burdens of the country. The friends of Sir George believe that he has the mater ial with which 'o make out a nasty case agaiust the 'Financial' Ministry. Tho Liberal Party complain that the Govern ment have done little for Auckland, in the matter of Public Works; have mado no adequate recompense for the support of the ' four;' have not fulfilled the promises made at the time of the secession. We cau answer for the veracity of the last clause, as wo havo seen memoranda which, if published, would be suilieieiit to damn any Ministry. Wc yet hope to see tho Hall Government come out with clean hands,"

It ia said that the price paid by Mr. Suttor of New South Wales, for the Piako Company's Eureka Station, comprising 2000 acres, is £18,000, cash.

The young men of Pitt-street Wesleyan Association will discuss the life and writings of Charles Dickens to-night, with the view of placing the inimitable novelist in hh true position in tho republic of letters.

The commissioners of the Sydney Exhibi tion have awarded the second prize for selections of biscuits to Mr John Lamb, biscuit manufacturer, of this city.

Among the articles given for the gift auction in aid of the funds for St. Peter's bells in Wellington are one live pig, half ton coals, three new kegs, one pair picture frames, dozen lemonade, one pair oleographs, one volume Paine's "Rights of Man," one copy Besant'a " Law of Population," two toilet and two watering cans &c, &c.

The Taranaki Herald says :—" About the quickest ride from Wanganui that we have heard of was made by a son of Mr W. F. Hoskins of Bell Block, who rode his marc Bonny Lass from eleven miles the other side of Wanganui to his home at Bell Block-a distance of 110 miles—in fourteen hours.

The inquiry iuto the cause of the death of Mrs Pollock, at Helensville, was con cluded on the 2ud inst., and resulted in the verdict " Death from natural causes."

We are requested to state that it was the Victoria Band and not the Hobsou Band that performed at the Theatre Royal on Saturday last.

The following is the report of the Auck land Lunatic Asylum and Old Hospital Auxiliary for the week ending April 3, 18S0 :—Remaining last week, 235 ; dis charged, 2 ; males, 158 : females, 75 ; total, 233.

The annual meeting of the Sunday school Union will be held this evening, in the hall of the Young Men's Christian Association. Speakers, J. C. Firth Esq., (chairman), Revs. W. Morley, and J. Robertson, and Mr G. Hemus. Musical selections by the choir.

Tho Wild Boast Show in Wellesley-street, at the hack of tho United Service Hotel, was largely patronised yesterday. The lion however, seems to attract the greater attention, being not only a very line animal, hut symbolical of England's strength and greatness. The bear, within bars, appears to bo a docile, harmless creature, but not to be trusted with liberty. Tho show will be open during the present week.

" A Visitor" writes making further com plaint of the performance of the Port Albert, steam service by tho Kaipara Shipping Company. Ha siiys :— " Being on a visit to Port Albert and having an engagement iv town with an iuteudiug passenger by tho San Francisco steamer, I made every preparation for leaving on the Friday, i.e., the day advertised hy the Company, by the s.s. Durham, but a mis hap occurred to her. She did not arrive. The Company promptly chartered the s.s. Tangihua to carry out her engagements, and deliver passougers and mails at Port Albert, but both passengers and mails were shortly transhipped into a small Cutter with instructions to deliver them at Port Albert, making no provision for taking tho return mail or for passengers who were anxious to reach Auckland, of whom there were seven. Thero being no means provided for my reaching Auckland, my engagement was broken, and 1 stiller considerable loss in consequence."

The "Dunedin Herald," commenting upon the telegraphic report of Mr Hurst's speech at City West, says it appeared to be " both frank and manly,"

A curious charge was laid the other day against a milkman at Wellington, lie hail been granted permission to ring a bell in going his rounds, iv order to inform custom ers of his prosonce, aud this he did on a re cent Sunday. On the following Monday he was charged before the R.M. with having rung a bell to the annoyance of a policeman, and somo other persons, and fined 20s and costs.

The 1 lindon Correspondent of the " Otago Daily Times " states that the " unem ployed " engaged on the railway works there are greatly dissatisfied with the Government seslo of rations, and contem plate holding a mass meeting ou the sub ject. Tho scale of rations for each man per day is 21b of bread or ljlb ot biscuit, l.Ub fresh beef or mutton, 4ozs of white sugar, Soy. of tea, \oz coffee, loz of salt, .}oz of pepper, l.oz of composition candle. The men grumble at the absence of matches, butter, potatoes, and soap from the list, and are alarmed at, the idea of having to do without tobacco.

W re notice that Madame Eraser will com monce a new quarter class tor pupils in the art of phonography, in Princes-street. .Madame Eraser is a good short-hand writer, her stylo is clear and accurate, her know ledge also is sufficiently varied and extensive to justify her in conducting a winter class in anatomy aud physiology, and imparling instruction on organisation and structure. Professor Eraser will lecture this (Tuesday) evening in Whangarei, and in his tour will lecture on phrenology and physiology, at Kamo, Waipu, Paparoa, Port Albert, and in other townships.

Considerable amusement was created in the Palinerston Court, by the persistent worrying of the letter " H " by a thorough bred Cockney. lie had declared his inability to pay the amount for which he had been sued, and in reply to the Bench as to why ho cotdtl not, answered with strong vehemence "Because Hihaint liable lo live ou (h) air." After the smile had died away from the countenances of tho audience, thoir risible faculties were again exercised by the suggestion of Mr Hawkins, that "perhaps if the defendant and the (hare) air were jugged, he might manage to exist."—" Manavvatu Times,'-

Tho " Napier Telegraph " indulges In n lameut over the fact that Yankee farmers supply the residents of tbat place with bacon. The "Telegraph" remarks : " Bacon, hams, cheese, butter, fruit, wheat, and potatoes, arc poured into this market by industrious settlers living to the north and south of Hawko's Bay limits. At this moment eggs cannot be bought wholesale for 2s a dozen. With the exception of beef and mutton, we have to look for our food supply to Canter bury, Auckland, Wellington, Otago, Eng land even, and the United Statesof America ? Fruit iv tons, every summer rots on the grounds in our wildernesses of orchards ; poultry yadrs are so neglected that eggs cannot be had ; dairy farms aro uot to be depended on for butter ; cheese iv this com munity is only known a3 a productof Canter bury : and, to attract a buyer, bacon and ham must ho ticketed as coming from any where bat Hawkc's Bay."

At Wanganui, in answer to an advertise ment by Mr Tod. for a man to assist iv a wholesale store, forty-three applicants put in an appearance,

Duriug the year 1879 I notico that 4,294 new books were published, and 1540 new editions, of these 1080' were Theological, S2B educational, classical and philological, 214 juvenile, 1013 novels and tales, 157 law aud jurisprudence, 121 political and social economy, 353 art and science, 29S travel, 403 history and biography, 191 poetry and drama, 236' year books, 189 medical, 179 bellres lettrcs, 51G miscellaneous pam phlets, total 5,534. Ought we not to be a reading nation, and a thinking nation, instead of a frivolus drunken mob, as churchmen inform us wo aro weekly fro m thoir puIpits.—GItKKNSTONE.

In an article on the annual statistics of the colony tho " Otago Daily Times " finds that to every 100 persons engaged in pro ducing there are 20(1 persons dependent, C ministering professionally, and 14 distrij bating. But there were besides dependent ou tho community at largo 2,301 persons supported by charity, and 759 in prisons, making a further burden on tho whole of the classes, whether producing or distribut ing.

Tho weekly meeting of the St. James Mutual Improvement Association was held last evening. Messrs 11. S, F. Pcltzer and 11. Sherlock wore elected members. The business of the evening consisted of a debate on the question, " Ought the employment of females iv public-house bars to be pro hibited hy law ?" Mr Johu Gow opened the discussion in the affirmative, aud he adduced a number of arguments in support of his oniniou. He pointed out that the morals of the young women who occupied these positions wero naturally affected by the conversation, &c, which they wen; compelled to listen to in hotels. Mr G. A. King, who replied in the negative, con sidered that tho employment of females in public-house bars had a tendency to raise tho moral tone of thoso who frequented those places ot resort, and to restrain tlieir drinking habits. Woman always exerted a strong . inlluence over man. He considered the law had no right to interfere with personal liberty, except whoic flagrant evils existed, and he con tended that the employment ot barmaids was not a flagrant evil. All the members present having addressed the meeting, a division was called for, when eight voted on the ailirmative side and seven agaiust. Somo of the members, who had spoken on the ailirmative side, left the meeting before the division took place. At the next meeting, Mr C. Williamson will read au essay on "Proverbs," and Mr H. liaslett j another on "The Social Aspect of Auck land."

The "Northern Advocate" is in future to be published twice a week, Wednesdays and Saturdays.

An attempt is to be made next session to make Whangarei a Borough.

Madame Ure'dj Ihe great violinist, whose masterly performances have created quite a furore in Australia, will appear in the Choral Hall on the 16th inst. A plan of the hall will he on view at the Auckland Music Warehouse, Queeu-street, in a few days, where tickets will be obtainable.

We hear on good authority that it is the intention of the Steel Lining Troupe of H.M.S. Comorant to give one of their well known entertainments and ball, in aid of the Irish Famine Relief Fund. It will doubtless be as successful as the one given here some few months ago. Several public bodies have promised their support, and the entertainment will no doubt be a highly enjoyable one. It will take place on tho arrival of H.M.S. Wolverine in harbour. The major part of tho proceeds will go to the fund, and we heartily wish our " hold defenders" success.

Mr aud Mrs Hewett will appear at the Theatre Royal in their operatic " Zip," for the lirst time in this city on Thursday evening. The entertainment is of the drawing-room order, and the sketches airy and pleasant, without taxing the thought of the audience. The first part of three characters, Harold, Cox, and Waynor, shows to a certain Lord how foolish it is to become infatuated with the stage and music. Miss Eva Hewett, iv the second part, will appear invariable impersonations, quick changes aud comic songs. 'I he last of the sketches will be " A Husband in Clover."

A concert will be given to-morrow even iug iv Albert Hall by the actors and vocalists of Auckland for the benefit of Tom Williams, who has been in the Provincial Hospital for many weeks suffering from illness. A capital bill has been preparod for the occasion, full and interesting, and likely to draw a favourable house tor the distressed comedian. The posters tell the tale.

Mr Doran's excellent Variety Company gave another performance last,evening to a good house in the Albert Hall. The negro entertainment and dances by Mettam and young Elder and another were really good, and elicited much applause. Young Elder is a perfect wonder of juvenile precocity, and if carefully trained will some day make his mark in the Thespian profession. He is well made up and displays remarkable versatility for his yearsi The performance by Elder, the one-legged gymnast was warmly applauded. Mr Love was encored in the character songs, "Building Castles in the Air," and " That's where you make a mistake," and he was equally good iv Irish comicality, and a splendid imitation of l'arroii in Tim Flagherty. " Tho Bow at City West " win repealed, aud elicited laughter and applause, aud an excellent entertainment was brought to a close with the farce of " The Divorce," in which Mr Love and Mrs Leonard took the principal characters. The programme, though full of genial fnu, is quite deyoid of auything to oll'eud the tastes of the fas tidious.

The name of Major A. 11. Campbell will probably be familiar to most of your readers, as he was all through the New pjoaland war. After his adventures in New Zealand, ouu of which included the storming of a pah, Major Campbell ollered his services to the Turkish Government, and was with Sulieman Pasha at theShipkaPass. Whilst in Turicey, Major Campbell corresponded forth'! "Daily Telegraph." From Turkey Major Campbell went off to Zululand directly the campaign opened, and threw his active mind and robust physique into the new position. He was killed duringthe attack on Tckukuni's stronghold, and will be widely regretted as a man of pluck, bravery, and indomitable energy.—(Own Correspondent, London.)

Itcferring to the Liverpool election our London correspondent, writing on January 29th, says .-—The great political event ot the hour seems to be the Liverpool election.. The town is a great Conservative stronghold, and for many years has always been repre sented by two Tories and one Liberal. The present members are, or perhaps I ought to say were, Lord Sandon (C), Mr John Torr (C), and Mr William Eathbonc (I.) The other day Mr Torr died, aud a vacancy was created. The candidates iv the field are, on the Liberal side, Captain Lord Ramsey, 8.N., eldest sou of the Earl of Dalhousie, and on the Conservative, Mr Edward Whitby, a lawyer, and a well-known Liver pool man. Great interest is taken in the result all over England, as even the most enthusiastic Conservatives admit that the defeat of a Tory in Liverpool would mean the overthrow of the Government.

Legs of mutton wero recently sold ii Wellington at 9d each.

Tlie pleasant settlement of Kawakawa, near the Bay of Islands, is rapidly improv ing in its physical aspects. The mining population adds importance to the neigh bourhood, and the miners generally have earned a good reputation as a sober and decent body of men. Among the new buildings which stud Kawakawa, is the Masonic Hotel, recently built by Mr Middle ton, and which affords excellent accommo dation for travellers. A correspondent, who has been staying for several weeks at the Masonic, speaks iv commendable terms of this hotel, and of (lie manner in which it is conducted. Mr Middletou is courteous and considerate to visitors, and has so arranged the various compartments, baths, and oilier conveniences, that his hotel is a thorough home for the stranger visiting the coal localities of that part of the North Island,

Professor Black, of Dunedin, entertains some very extraordinary notions of the value of the services rendered by teachers at the common Schools. He expressed his opinion that head masters of country schools should have at least £200 or £250 a year, while in the case of large country towns some should not despair of being the recipients of an annual income of £700 or £800, and the salaries of assistant masters and mistresses should he in proportion to those of head masters. Then in the case of cities as Dunedin, Wellington, lnvcrcargill, &c. higher prizes should be offered to the teach ing profession, and the modest £700 should bo increased to £1000 a year. Inspectors wero not to be left out iv the cold. "Of course," continued tho Professor," " I would have the salaries of the University Profes sors and of Colleges raised in the same pro portion." The Professor of Political economy has evidently only a very limited idea of the exigencies of ways ami means.

A good story comes to mc (" Loafer in the Street") from the North, and I take the opportunity of thanking the sender for many similar ones. A lad was sent to collect the amount of a bill from a house which was known to be shakey. After a long delay the head of the house gave him a cheque for £75. the amount of the account due. Darting oil' to the Bauk the lad pre sented tho cheque which was returned to him with the mystic letters N.S.E. written on it. " How much is it short, said the lad. " Four pounds fifteen shillings,' ans wered the teller after a pause. It only wanted two minutes to three, as the boy knew well enough, so pulling out a liver ho paid it iuto the credit of the firm who had given the cheque, and drawing out the full amount returned to his employers with the dollars. The other firm failed on tho fol lowing day, and were much surprised to iiud thoy had seventy odd pounds less in the Bank than they had anticipated. That boy will do well in this young colony.

At a meeting of ladies and gentlemen interested in the well-being of women, held a lew days ago at the residence of Lord and Lady Harbcrton, Mr Walter Browne in the chair, resolutions wero adopted establishing a society to promote tho emigration of women, and nominating a provisional committee to carry out the resolutions. The speakers were Mr Arthur Clayden, Mrs Ross Stepney, Sir Clinton Murdoch, Miss Jane Lewin, Or. Gerald Harper, Dr. L. Forbes, Miss Bewicke, Miss Barlocs, Miss F. Davouport Hill, Lady Stewart Hogg, and the Rev. G. P. Merrick. At the close of the meeting a largo number of promises of aid were given.—" Home News."

THE TAY DISASTER.

ANOTHER body was (discovered anion" the wreckage of the Tay'Bridge the other day, so that the remains of thirty-three of the un fortunate passengers have now been restored to their friends. Tbe lecovery was accom plished with much difficulty, as the body had to be dug from underneath one of the booms of the girder. On being brought ashore the remains were soon identified as those of James Murdoch, aged twenty-two years, son of Mr. A. J. Murdoch, agent of Dundee for the Plate Glass Insurance Association. The young man had been employed for some time as au engineer in London, and had written to bis parents at Dundee that he intended to spend the New Year's holidays with them, and that lie would leaye London with the steamer ou December 27. Unfor tunately ho missed the boat, but in fulfil ment oi his promise to be in Dundee on tho Sttudaynight, he travelled by rail.—" Home News."

Should not a bow-legged man be called a parenthetical pedestrian,

The Dunedin Tragedy.

APPLICATION FOR CHANGE OF

VENUE,

(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

DUNEDIN, this day. Butler this morning applied for a change of_ venue, on the ground that the pubiic mind was prejudiced against him. Tlie judge refused to grant the application, con sidering that such prejudice did not exist, but granted a postponement of the trial till Thursday week to enable the prisoner to prepare his defence.

The Murimotu Quarrel.

(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT)

OIIINEMUTU, this day. •The reported native hostilities at Ohine mutu are unfounded. The quarrel is between Topia, of Taupo, and Kemp, of Wanganui, and the scene ot action is near the Tougariro mountain.

Fatal Accident at the Wade.

A MAN GORED BY A BULLOCK,

Yesterday a bullock driver named Wil liam Streeter, employed by Mr Smythe, of Wainui, Wado, was engaged in driving a bullock with the assistance of a dog when he was fatally gored by the bullock. The dog bit the bullock in the hind leg, which infuriated him so much that he rushed upon the dog, the latter took refuse behind the driver whom the animal charged, and gored terribly in the abdomen. Two men named Peter Fergusson and Alexander Scott reported the accident to Constable Moar and the injured man was.promptly attended by Dr Cosgrave, who found that the bowels were protruding, and recommended his removal to the Hospital; which was complied with. Strccter's injuries were attended to by Dr Philson, who did all that surgical skill could accomplish, but the unfortunate sufferer died in great iigouy at a quarter past four o'clock this morning, He was a single man, and had no frieuds in Auck land, his relations residing in the South. Tho inquest, wliich would otherwise have been held to-dny, was postponed in conse quence of Dr Goldsbro' being engaged at the Suprome Court.

POLICE COURT.—This DAY.

(Before J. E. Macdonald, Esq., R.M.)

DRUNKARDS,

One man was lined for being drunk in Shortland-street last night.

EXPOSURE OV TERSON

William Miorwoak was charged with ex posure of person in a public street. Prisoner was a native of Tonga, and pleaded drunkenness. Mr R. Graham interpreted. Fined 10s and costs. THK PURLOINED SPOON.

John Wilson, a well-known character, was again brought up on a charge of steal ing a silver sugar spoon, value 12s, the pro perty of E. S. Willcocks ou the 3rd inst. Prisoner pleaded not guilty.

Sub-Inspector Pardy explained. The prisoner was a man who would only work iv Mouut Eden, and when at liberty was iv the habit of seeking the back-doors of citizens' houses, and parad ing his suil'criugs and privations to the lady of the house. He went to Mr Will cocks, and expressed a wish to iret into the Hospital, as he was aillictcd with nervous debility, arid took the opportunity of steal ing the spoon. Prisoner : I did not steal the spoon. I saw it lying near the gate, and I picked it up. Mrs Miller identified the spoon, which was in daily use, as her father's property.

Kate Nelson, domestic servant, remem bered seeing the prisoner at the door of the house in Eden Crescent. He wanted Mr Willcocks' influence to get into the Hospital. She missed the spoon after prisoner left the

house.

Serjeant Clarke saw the prisoner in Vic toria-street, prisoner appeared uncomfort able, aud knowing him to be a thief, witness shook him and out fell the spoon. On questioning him as to its possession, prisoner said it was given to him by a gentleman of the Hebtcw persuasion, he then said he picked it up at St. Paul's. His Worship said that prisouor was evi dently guilty, but what to do with a man who was so fond of Mount Eden he scarcely knew, he could only scud him back to his old quarters. Six months imprisonment with hard

labour,

A MELANCHOLY SPECTACLE,

Henry Stewart, half naked and in rags, was charged with bciug beyond parental

control,

William Stewart, of South Newton, labourer, deposed tbat the prisoner was his son. He had tried to do all he could to restrain the boy's wayward propensities, but without effect. He was entirely beyond his control, and continually running away from home. He was 13 years of age.

Committed to the Naval Training School for 20 months.

SPURIOUS COIN,

Edward Murphy was charged with utter ing a spurious coin in the shop of Mr John McLaughlin. Sub-Inspector Pardy said he had reason to believe that prisoner was innocent of the character ot the coin, and had no intention of defrauding Mr McLaughlin.

The charge was withdrawn. THE I'EOritIETOR,

Geo. Codling was charged with a breach of the by-law, in employing as his con ductor Thomas Mclnally, an incompetent person.

Defendant said ho would plead guilty under the circumstances. The information was laid out of spite by an opposition

driver,

His Worship : When 'busmen fall out, the law gets its due.

Fined Is, costs, 15s,

THE CONDUCTOR,

Thos Mclnally was charged with a breach of the by-laws, iv not being iv possession of a license ns a conductor to an omnibus.

Defendant pleaded guilty, and was lined Is, cosls, 15s.

LUNACY,

John Sweeney was charged with being of uusouud mind, and on the medical testi mony of Prs. Tenant and Haines, was com mitted to the asylum. This was all the business,

Theatrical Notes.

Pantomime still reigns supreme at most of the large West End houses, but else where there have been several changes of programme. The Haymarket, splendidly done up, opens to-morrow with Lord Lytton's " Money," which will be supported by the most powerful caste ever known. I tried vainly to secure a scat, lint found it quite impossible. To-night the Vaudeville (where " Uur Boys " rau so long) produces a new comedy by Buruand, cutitled " Our selves." There seems likely to bo a good deal of chaff about the name. " Punch " observes that, having had "Our Boys," "Our Girls," and "Ourselves," the man agement ought, in common fairness, to make arrangements to continue tho se quence with " Our Sisters," " Our Cousins," and " Our Aunt's" Mr Herman Mcrevalo's " Lord of the Manor " which was brought out at the the Imperial, is ajfailure and will shortly he withdrawn. Mr Georgo Rignold seems lo be attracting good houses to tho Ccunaught, notwithstanding a wretched company. 'I he critics received his per formance in "Alone" very cordially and arc also unanimous in eulogising "Black Eyed Susan." Ho will continue the same programme for about a month and then go on a provincial tour. "Ninon," a drama by Mr G. Wells, is underlined for pro duction at the Adelphi, and the same gentleman has prepared a sensational piece to succeed " New Babylon," at the Duke's. "When in Liverpool the other day I went ovor to Manchester to see the pantomime at the Theatre Royal. Alice May acts the heroine, aud very well she docs it too. Her voice seems to me much fuller and stronger than it used to be in old times. [London Correspondent.]

CABLE NEWS.

EUROPEAN.

[reuter's special cablegrams.]

LONDON,

April 5,

Tho British ElectiOH3.-Largs Liberal Majority.

The returns of the elections, so far as known, show that 271 Liberals, and Ml Conservatives have been elected, showing a majority of 130 to the Liberalc. The Liberals Independent of the Home Rulers. The total number seats gained by the Liberals is 59, and their majority is already : sufficient to make them quite independent i of the support of the Home Rule party.

Mr Gladstone will not take Office.

It is rrenerally thought to be quite pro bable that Mr Gladstone will not accept Oilice, should the Liberals come into power.

LONDON.

April 3. Arrived : Ship Rakaia, from Wellington, Dec. 19.

The "Wool Market* The wool market continues firm.

BOMBAY.

April 5,

Beported Death of Mahomed

Jan. A report has reached here from Cabul that Mahomed Jan, leader of Afghan tribe at Guznee, has been killed.

THE BANKS AND THE LIBERALS.

LONDON, March 24. Mr Birch, Governor of the Bank of Eng land, in addressing a meeting of Londoa liverymen, or members of Guilds, made reference to the approaching general elec tion, and declared that nothing could be more inimitable to the best interests of the country than that Mr Gladstone and the Liberals should be returned to power.

LONDON, March 24.

A MERCIFUL MONARCH,

Alphonso, King of Spain, is reluctant to have the sentence of death carried into eil'ect upon Oterbary, who made an attempt on his life. The case was submitted by Ministers to His Majesty, and they urged the necessity of making an example. Alphonso replied that as King he desired to exercise the prerogative of mercy, but he left the matter to be finally dealt with by the Council. It is believed that the capital sentence will be commuted to imprisonment for life.

ROYAL VISIT TO GERMANY.

Loudon, 25th March.—Her Majesty the Queen accompanied by the Princess Beatrice hns gone to Germany, and will remain for a short time the guest of the Emperor Wil liam, The immediate object of her Ma jesty's visit to Germany is to attend the ceremony of confirming the three eldest daughters of the late Princess Alice, viz. : Victoria, Elizabeth, and two princes of the Hceso at Baden,

LONDON,

March 2(3 to 28, PARLIAMENTARY AMENITIES.

Mr Brown, member of the Senate of the Dominion Parliament, has been seriously injured in a personal encounter. His antagonist shot him in the thigh, inflicting a dangerous wound.

LONDON.

March 25th. THE WHEAT MARKET. The wheat market is Hat, heavy, and inactive.

LONDON,

March 25,

The Bank rate of discount is 3 per cent, Money h in active demand. BRITISH ADMINISTRATION OF

AFGHANISTAN, LONDON.

March 27.

Tho Imperial Government and the Indian authorities have arrtved at a definite under standing as to tlie future administration of ailairs in Afghanistan. An official telegram has been forwarded by the Viceroy of india from Calcutta to the effect that the British propose immediately to undertake the entire political and judicial administration charge of the Northern and Eastern por tions of Afghanistan, there being no proba bility of auy native prince boing capable of enforcing obedience at the hands of the hostile tribes.

LONDON, March 27. GREAT CUSTOM HOUSE FRAUDS

IN RUSSIA

Great excitement has been caused at St. Petersburgh o^icg to the discovciy of an extensive system of embezzlement carried on for a considerable time in connection with the customs. Responsible ollicials charged with frauds have been arrested, and the affairs of the department have investigate.. Already it has been found tbat the defalcations amount to some millions cf roubles.

RUSSIA YND FRANCE,

LONDON.

March 22,

The Russian irritation against France is simulated in order to assist a Russo- Germau alliance.

THE HOME RULEKS AND GAVAN

DUI<FY,

Tipperary and New Boss have made offers to Sir Charles Gavan Duffy to be come a caudid ate.

SIR JAMES FURGURSON ON AUS

TRALIAN PROGRESS,

LONDON.

March 24,

Sir Arthur Blythe, Agcnt-Geueral for South Australia, read a paper at the Colonials Institution on "South Australia." There was a crowded meeting of membeis on the occasiou. iv the course of the dis mission which followed, Sir James Fergnrsoii patd a high tribute to Australian progress.

LONDON, March 30. EARL GREY'S SYMPATHY WITH

CONSERVATIVES,

Earl Grey, the veteran statesman, who for the last half century has been identified with tho Liboral party, has published an address, which appears in the "Times." His Lordship takes marked exception to the programme foreshiulowiug the policy of Mr Gladstone aud friends, aud allows it to be inferred that liis sympathies are with the Government whom he encourages to per severance iv the course they havo adopted, more especially in counection with foreign affairs. He expresses the hope that this policy will meet with the approval of the constituencies throughout the country. Tho Tories attach much significance to the declaration of Ilis Lordship's views, and regard it as a favourable omen of their suc cess in the approaching general elections.

LONDON, March 30. THE ELECTION EXCITEMENT. —

EXCESSES BY THE MOB.

Great public excitement prevails over the general elections. In several large centres ol population party demonstrations resulted in political bitterness, and serious disturb ances have occurred iv several places in Chester. The mob committed great ex cesses in Dundee, where the Liberals arc in tho ascendant. The authorities have much difficulty iv preventing outrages against life and property.

BRITISH VOLUNTEER DEMONSTRA-

TION,

In connection with tho volunteer demon stration tbe last military Improvements were introduced in the signalling. Tlie corps sent up several ballons, for the pur pose of observing, with which telephonic communications was maintained. The experiments, as shewing their utility m actual warfare, were considered highly satisfactory.

LONDON, March 29. LORD DERBY DECLARES UNEQUI

VOCALLY FOR THE LIBEKALS

', Lord Derby has publicly declared h-i's views, and wishes iv relation to the pending general elections. His secession from the ranks of the Tories is complete, as he has expressed himself as most anxious that the appeal to tbe constituencies should result iv the unequivocal success of the Liberals tnrougheut the country.

THE OPERATIONS TN AFFGHAN-jH ISTAN.

LOiNDON, March 22,

There has been no submission on the part of the Ghuznee chiefs. They simply offer to negotiate. General Sir Donald Stewart's force has started for Ghuznee. Mahommed Jau is opposing them. The Governor of Turkistaii is advancing towards Kohistan. His attitude is uncertain.

GENERAL ROBERTS' FORCES.

The new position at Cabul is being rapidly fortified. General Roberts has a force numbering 11,000 men.

THE MELBOURNE EXHIBITION LONDON.

t> l r Match 2s But for the annoyance causedbv th«iu action of the Melbourne International Vv bibitioli Commission in regard to the Bri__! Courts-, a further grant woiild have h _S uemanded for the British exhibits k,-* "t." tlie Budget speech by the Chancellor of if Excheduer, there is now no prospect irtf t?u additional space bcilig voted, Or of Rh i. Commission sending any leadimr m . WJ4' to Melbourne. b * eMu,R persoD% THE AUSTRALIAN MEAT EXPORT LONDON. *AI°RT;

The "Times," noticing the sat Ufa!?-' felt iv the Colony on the S_cSST__ Strathloven experiment, predicts a i»r.»! extension of the trade between England rtn j Australia if the wheat export oau ij c 2 permanent. aao LONDON. The Hon Thos. Mcllrath, thftmif oi Queensland, leaves London on the Hth April on his return to the Colony-. THE WHEAT MARKET LONDON; March ek Wheat is unchanged. Adelaide ia dnotf.il at 595, ex granary. v cv AFGHANS ADVANCING Ov HERAT * LONDON.

March 25 Tho whole of the tribes north of th Hindoo-Koosh, accompanied by the Herd Abdul Raman, are advancing »*„' wards id the direction of Her t The British troops aro also coming in th same direction, and reinforcements a » being sent to Gundamuk from Jellabail An attack on Asmotoda being feared' General Stewart, with a force of 600 Men i' advancing from Kandahar, and he wiii'h* reinforced at Kandahar by General Pr!m B rose with 10,000 men. im- FRENCH PRESS ON ENGLISH ELECTIONS. WbH LONDON. March 27th, On the Continent deep interest is taken in the approaching general election in Great Britain. The eagerness of the Liberals iv obtain the sympathy of the French has been commented by Mr Gambetta's organ in the press, which reproaches the Liberals with having permitted the bombardment of Paris, and says that althou_h Lord Beacons field's Government has often shown weakness, yet it has roused England from the lethargy in which it was steeped by the Liberals, who would make the arsenals into cotton mills.

THE CONTINENTAL PRESS OPPOSP THE LIBERALS. M

Tbe leading French, German, and Ana trian journals urge that Lord Beaconsfield'i Government should receive the support cf the country at the elections. The Vienna papers declare their disgust at Air Glad, stone's rancourous attack on Austria who" they assert, cannot trust the Liberals. ' LONDON.

March 27. General Chazy, French Ambassador leaves St Petersburgh in the same manner as Prince Orloff.

&THE CONSPIRATOR HARTMANN LONDON.

March 27, Russia refrains from demanding the ex tradition of Hartmann from Englani U« reported confession of having originated the plot to blowup the Winter Palace St Petersburg!! has been denied.

LONDON.

March 2J. A Russian army corps has reached the Koldawa frontier.

AUSTRALIAN.

[REUTERS SPECIAL CABLEGRAMS.]

SYDNEY.

Monday. Arrived : Union Co.'s steamshipKotorua from Auckland.

Decrease in 2STew South

"Wales Revenue.

The revenue for the past quarter amounts to £928,481, being a decrease of £201,603 compared with the same period ot last year.

Success of Meat Preserving.

MELBOURNE!.

Monday,

A meeting has been held of the Meat Preserving Company, when a report of a most satisfactory character •was read, ia which it wa3 stated that the busiaess still continued to improve.

BRISBANE.

Tuesday.

The revenues of Queensland for the past quarter shows an increase of £30.000 com. pared with the correspondiugquaiterotlaßt year. There has been a saviug in expendi ture to the extent of £20,000.

Commercial. MELBOURNE.

Tuesday. * There is a good demand for milling oats. A carco of Mauritius sugar has been sold at a decline of 15s for -whites, and 10s lor yellows. Mauritius advices, dated 24th March, state that the sugar market is firm, but little doing. Tonnage, scarse: freighls, 32s Gd.

MR AND MRS HEWETT.

The Oamaru "Mail," in noticing a per formance in tbe Volunteer Hall, says:- , "Mr Hewett played last evening on no less thau live instruments—the cornet, violiu, piccolo, clarionet, and flute—each one of which he manipulated in a masterly style. His best performance was, perhaps, on the cornet—at any rate it seemed to please the audience most, every note eraan ating from the instrument being as clear as a hell, and the execution of tbe most diffi cult runs showed that Mr Hewett had thoroughly studied the selections which he rendered last evening. The muffled pas sages were also played excellently. The violin solo was the " Blue Bells of Scot land," with variations, for which Mr Hewett received an encore. The selection for the flute was taken from "Norma," and was warmly appreciated by the audience. The imitation of the South American mocking bird on the piccolo, was greeted with great applause, in response to which he gave a repeat. The solo for the clarionet was the " Carnival de Venice Variations," Miss Eva Hewett contributed that pretty ballad, "Ruby," and tbe soprano part in tho duet " Juanita," which were greatly admired; also a pianoforte solo, " The day when you'll forget me/ (with variations), and took part iv the over ture " Zampa." She has a nice touch with excellent time. She also played the accom paniments to Mr Bewett's solos. At the close of the lirst part Mr Hewett announced that instead of concluding that part with '' The Surprise," they would end it with the " Second Sight Mystery." He then place Miss Eva Hewett blindfolded, in a chair with her back towards the audience, and stepping down from the platform asked.any person to s huiHe a pack of cards. A card waa then drawn out of the pack and the name correctly given by the lady. The trick was repeated several times with the same degree of success. The value of coins, with the date of coinage, were also given satisfactorily. Other articles were also mimed, the lady still remaining blindfolded on the stage. It will be seen by advertise ment that it is Mr Hcwctt's intention to expose the "Second Sight Mystery" this evening. A dramatic sketch entitled "A Husband in Clover," tho characters in which were personated by Mr and Mrs Hewett, who succeeded in maintaining tho interest throughout, brought the entertainment to & close."

DOUBLE ELECTIONS IN ENGLAND.

(To the Editor). Sir,—ln your leading article in this even ing's paper referring to Mr Glandstone s re turn for Leeds, you say that so far as you arc aware, he has not withdrawn from con testing Midlothian. This is so. He was some time ago invited to come forward ior Leeds, and he declined. He is still accord ing to last advices before the Midlothian constituency, and will poll it. Should lie be successful no question will be raised as to which place he will take his rcat tor, aDart from himself. Whero a double return takes place at a General Election thepeison returned decides which place he ww re present. , -ij, The very same thing has occurred witn respect to the Marquis of Hartmgton, wn« some time ago took leave of tho Raono boroughs in order to contest North fiw* Lancashire. Wis old constituency M™ already elected him, but he goes on witn the contest in Lancashire as though notnng had happened, and he, along with Mr X.Mr Grafton, a>e expecting there to »«»«*° seats from the conservatives. Should w J succeed, the Marquis will most certain^ elect to represent .Lancashire. I may remark that the result of theso contests may not be known for a wef ten days yet. The elections for the awn. ties follow those for the boroughs, gent.'-" J at an interval of about a week.— I»rn » i

April sth. 1830.

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAB, TUESDAY, APRIL 6, 1880.



-jyr ILNE & fIHOYCE Have now on view a Complete Assortment of tho most beautiful SPRING GOODS of every description, from tha best Home markets. MILLINERY, Id Paris nnd English STRAW GOODS, FLOWERS, FitATHERB VISITKS and MANTLES, in _ilk and Cash mere JACKETS, in Coloured Summer Cloth OLIVIAS, in Cashmore, Silk, Sec. CHILDREN'S HOSE, in Cotton, Lisle, and Silk PARASOLS, UMBRELLAS, RIBBONS KID GLOVKS-Black, White, und Co ourcd; 1,2,4, and 6 button UNDRESSED KID GLOVES, 2 and i button. An Immense Stook of DRESS GOODS, in all tho newest and most fasKlonahlo styles and textures; all marked exceedingly moderate. BABY LINEN, CHILDREN'S and LADIES UNDERCLOTHING, in great variety. BOYS' KNICKERBOCKERS, HOSIERY, HATS, COLLARS, ET«. A Complete As ortment of Calicos, Flannels, Linens, Sec. DBE3S AND MANTLE-MAKING ON TUB PREMISES. Five per Cent. Discount allowed for Cash.l MILNE & CIIOY CE, Cheai>side House. TCI S T A B L I S H E D 1 S 5 5. CHEAPEST 1W j BEST HOUSE 5 3 IS " j THE X MACHINEB T R;A DE. g ONLy . d 1 w | CD jj W. H. gIIAKESPEAIi& QO., 24G, QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. ESTABLISHED 185 5. i »J\ H IS L I X U M. 100 DOZEN 2-BUT TON KID GLOVES (Quite sound), Only Is lid per pair. [A LarKOjStock of ' FANCYgGOODS, MILLINERY, COSTUMES, PINAFORES, ] DRESS GOODS, &c., &c. , To be Sold-at NetlfCash, for a Short Tinielonly. DRESSMAKING ON THE PREMISES, j CostumesJmado in 21 hours' notice. I A. LINAMEY & CO.. 201 Mm 203, QUEEN-STREfST



Special Adverxiaements. TW- E W MILLINERY, NEW BONNETS and HATS. LATEST FASHIONS FROM PARIS. Also, in COSTUMES, JACKETS and MANTLES. W. RATTRAY will hold a GRAND SHOW Of very Choico and Fashionablo Autumn and Winter Goods ON MONDAY, THE sth APRIL. The attention of the Ladies is s invited to this intended Display of New and Fashionablo G 0 O D 13. W. RATTRAY, 66, Queen-street (Opposito Bank of Now Zealand). GREAT OARGAIKS R E A T X> A R G A I S GREAT BARGAINS I GREAT BARGAINS! GREAT BARGAINS I JUST.OPENED, A SPLENDID LINE OF J^EN'S IJIWEED gUI.TS, AT 27 s 6 D- Worth 455. ONE CASE J^EN'S pLAX gHIRTJS, With. Collars, AT 4 s 6 U Worth 6s Od. ONE BALE i -yyEITE gUPER. gLANKETS, 13 s 6D i Worth 20s. ' Inspection specially invited to ! OUR OWN MAKE OF ; BOYS' PLAITED TUNIC SUITS, From ioS, ' $2T Note the Address— ; J. B. ROBINSON, i AUCKLAiND /CLOTHING TRIACTORY NKNT MESSRS TONKS & CO.'S AUCTION MART i TJOTICE! "VTOTICBI NEW DRAPERY. NEW CLOTHING. RUSHBROOK & BRIDGMAN * Bog to announeo that thoir NEW STOCK for tho incoming Season's Trado is Now to Hand, comprising— Now Materials in Funcy Dress Goods, very cheap Satin Cloths, Serges. Reps Cashmeres, French Merinos, &c, now shades Waterproof Tweeds and Ulster Cloths 1 Ladies' and Maids' Jackets, a choice assort -1 ment Now Fancy Woollen Goods in great variety Ladies' and Maids' Ulsters, all quito now Hosiery in variety, &o. Also, A Largo Stock of Flannels, various makers, and unusual good value Blankets, all sizes, white and coloured Winceys, Wool Plaids, Shirtings, &c. A Very Choice Assortment of NEW CLOTHING FOR BOYS AND MEN. Overcoats and Ulstors Boys' and Youths' ditto ditto Crimean Shirts, Oxford Shirts, Whito Bhirts Under-Flannels, L.W. Shirt's and Panti Printed and White Moleskin Trousers for Boys and Mon Hats, Caps, &c. a Heavy Stock of Good Tweeds Cheap Tweed for Boys' wear, Bluo Sergo, Moleskins, &c. t_" Fivo por cent, discount (Is in tho £) al ■ lowed upon a'l Cash Purchasers of 20s and upwards. RUSHBROOK & BRIDGMAN, Drapers and Clothiers. Opposite tho Army and Navy Hotel, Upper Queen-street, Auckland. i -m/jirACINTOSII & XS^ATERPROOF |"10ATS. We are NOW SHOWING a Largo Assort ment of NEW GOODS In VULCANITE & DOUBLE TEXTURES, from 40in. to 50in. in length, with extra long fly ■ at back, to open for riding. Theso goods are of superior quality, and GUARANTEED WATERPROOF. SILK UMBRELLAS ALPACA UMBRELLAS ZANELLA UMBRELLAS GINGHAM UMBRELLAS In Great Variety. Agents for WERTHEIM'S SEWING MACHINES, NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY, QUEEN-STREET, OPPOSITE TIIEATKE ROYAL. J. FITZSIMONS, Manager. TO THE PUBLIC JVC have the pleasure to inform you our AUTUMN and WINTER GOODS arc note opened for your inspection. It is our intention to keep a much Cheaper, Larger, and more Fashionable Slock of DRAPERY and FANCY GOODS than we did prior to the late Dissolution of Partnership, and a glance at our present Stock will convince you, that good taste and judgment has been exercised in its selection. We thank yow for so far endorsing our views regarding Cash Payments as to encourage ■us to continue the CO-OPERATIVE CASH SYSTEM. Our Stock is marked down to the VERY LOWEST SHADE OP PROFIT; but we trust to a VERY LARGE CASH RETURN to compensate for the small profit put on the Goods. In doing a large trade wc necessarily have a great number of Remnants every week. These will be measured up. marked at very low prices, and cleared off every FRIDAY and SATURDAY GARLICK & CRANWELL, City Hall Arcade. Pompadour Caslimcres and Serges Pompadour Silks and Velvets I Pompadour Fringes and Buttons I Satin Dress Vests and Tyrian Velvets Tho " Louis" Velveteen (highly commended) Silk Finish Patent Velvet And all tho New and Fashionable Trimmings. I GARLICK & CB.JVNWELL. Histamines :: Wool Poplin Satin Cloths :: Persian Cords Crape Cloths :: Russell „ Costume Tweeds :: Fancy Serges French Cashmeres :: Plain „ Winceys, various :: Black Silks Alpacas, „ :: Silk Reps Cherry Black Lustre :: Wool „ At Co-operativo Reduced Cash Prices. GARLICK & CRANWELL. A Splendid Assortment of Flowers, Feathers, Fancy Birds' Wings, Frilling, Rouching, Fancy Velvets, Sealskin Caps, Trimmed and Untrimmod Hats and Bonnets, in our Milli nery Department. Milliners on tho promises to execute orders with dispatch. GARLICK & CRANWELL, City Hall Arcade. Ulsters, Mantles, Paletots. Jackets, Operettes* a Wool Squares, Shawls, Capes, etc., Ribbons, \ Scarves, all at Co-operative Prices. GARLICK & CRANWELL. Manchester Goods :: Blankets, very cheap Men's &Boys' Clothing :: Curtains, „ GARLICK Se CRANWELL. Our Goods are all Marked to tho VERY LOWEST SHADE OF PROFIT. Co-oporativo Prices for Cash. Co-oporativo Prices a Public Benefit. Co-operative Prices and a Large Return. ffaT Support our New System. *_a GARLICK & CRANWELL, City Hall Arcade. J



Special Adverusments. AUR riKEAI QALE OF MEN'S AND BOYS' CLOTHING, HATS, CAPS, AND SHIRTS, COM]MIKNOBIS THIS rEVBN.ING. ;Ali;tho Now Shipments recently received, will be sold.at SALE T>BRICiEjS, ALE -TRICES. J. COSGKAVE & CO. f\ N SALE, Kearsley!B Combiaed Reapers and Mower Mangold and Turnip Drills Turnip Sllcers Oilcake Breakers Winnowing Machines Lawn Mowers. Also, &T0 ARRIVE, PER 'INGLEWOOD,' Coulter's Corn, Mangold, Turnip, and Manure Drills, combined And Ploughs, double and single Harrows Rollera &c. &c. «c Thojabovo goods aro imported dirocted rom tho manufacturers, and will bo sold choap to mako room for furthor shipments, W. J. HURST & CO., 181. Queen-street. CHIEF POST-OFFICE. AUCKI_ ND. Mails will Closk as Under :— Tins Day. For Wangarei Heads, Waipu, Wangarel, and Mangapai, per Argylo, at 1 p.m For Mungapui nnd Waipu, per Kiua, at 5 p.m. Wednesday, 7th instant. For Taranaki, Wanganui, and Wellington, por Rangatira, at S a.ro. For Thames, por Rotomahana, at 10 a.m. For Coromandel, por Coromandel, at 11.30 a.m. For Ngunguru, por Start, at 11 a.m For Whitiangi, Tairna, Tauranga,and Opotiki, por Gleneig, at 4 p.m. For Thames, per Enterprise, at 5.30 p.m. Thursday, Bth instant. For Gisborno, Napier, Southorn provinces, and Australian Colonies, per Rotomahana, at noon For Waiwera, To Kapa. Craigiohurn, and Warkworth, per Roso Casey, at 10 a.m. For Wangarei Heads, and Wangaroi, por Waitaki, at 9 a.m. For Waipu, per Kina, at 5 p.m. Friday, Oth instant. For Russell and Kawakawa, por Waitaki, at 3 p.m. For Australian Colonies, per City of Sydnoy, immediately aftor hor arrival from Honolulu A Post-olilco has been opened at Waihou. near Morrinsvillo. Mails will bo made np at 3.15 p.m. every Tuesday and Friday. Return mails will bo recoived every Tuesday and Fri day at 7.30 p.m. A Postotlico has been opened nt Edenvalo, beyond Edon Terrace. Mails will bo mado up dtiily at 1.10 p.m. Return mails will bo rocoived daily at 0 a.m. S. B. BISS Chief Postmaster. BIRTHS. HARDING—On March 31, at hor Mother's resi dence Mrs J. E. Cheers Morton-stroot, Now Zealand, tho wlfo of Maiinscll Fredrick Harding of a son. Sydney papers ploaso copy. HAYWARD.—On April I, nt her rosldonco. Grey-street, tho wifo of Horatls C. lluywurd, of a son. MARRIAGE. RUSSELL-BROWNING.-On Saturday. April 3. at St Andrew's Church, Epsom, by tho Vonorablo Archdeacon Prltt, James Russell, ot Auckland, Solicitor, to Jano, tho youngest daughter of Samuol Browning, Esq., of Auckland.



h_Ho now P. C. S. systom no;y boing initiated hy G. and C. will certainly provo a benolit, to tho public, it has beon a {treat sucocsa in Sydney and Melbourne and when strictly carried ou tho customer who buys at nn establishment whero tho goods aro marked low to onsuro a rapid salo must bo a groat gainor. G. and C. sell thoir drapory, millinery and clothing at such prices for cash as gives tho buyer tho advantago of a shareholder in a co-oporativo society, with out tho loss should tho year's businoss prove un satisfactory. G. and C. wi'l aim to retain tho confidence whioh tho publio havo hitherto shown them, and aro determined to givo tho pure cash systom a fair trial; whether they gain or lose the first year. Country buyers on remitting cash with order will ba supplied with goods at co operative prices, just.the same as though they had mado a personal selection. Furnishing goods, such as carpets, floor cloths, bedsteads, bedding, and general house furniture, tho larg c-t portion of which is timed out r.t our own factory, will ho marked at the lowest remunera tive prices, an'! a discount of fivo por cent, will bo allowed to thoso who pay at the time of p->r chasc. Having realized the entire value of the stock during tho late cash sale, tho present stock A NKW AMD VERY CHEAPLY BOUGHT. An in, spectioti is invited.—Garlick and Cpanwbll- City Hall Furnishing Arcade, Queen-street Auckland.