SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

i row w*TwrcJ™3 Evening 3.11 I. IQH WATER } To . morrow Morning, 3.50 I-T7N BKT.—This Evening, 1.63 'UN RiaS.—To-Morrow Morninfc. 6.5S

MOON'S AGK.-Fnll Moon, 21th, CIS p.m.

ARRIVALS.

LAST SVKNINg. Waitaki, 8.5,, Hdio, from Tauranga

TO-DAY. Rotorua, p.p., Tozer, from Wbansaroi Glenelg, as. Farquhar, from Ru;soll John Bull, barque, from London

DEPARTURES.

LAST EVENING. Konu, schooner, MoKenzie. for Levuka

TO-DAY. Itotorua, 5,8., Toner, for the Sonth Waitaki, b.s , Edip, for Whangnroi Gl^no'g, 8.5., Farquhar, lor Tauranga Nautilus, H.LG.M.'s, for Samoa.

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

London—City of Quoboo, loading Sydney—Tarama, 25th Tauranga, Gisborne, Southern Port 3 and Mel bourne—Rotorua. Thursday Tauranga—Gienolß, Monday; Waitaki, Tuesday Whangaroi—Argylo, Tuesdays and Fridays Waitaki, Thursday ; Rotorua. to night Ruseoll-lona, ovory Monday; Waitiki, Filday Samoa—Nautilus, Thursday. Levuka—Meg MorrUies, to-morrow Norfolk Island—lfphemy, Friday Tonga and Samoa—Caledonia, Thursday lloba:t Town—Looogana

VESSELS EXPECTED.

John Bull, barquo, from London; sailed Feb

ruary 10 Chile, barque, from London ; March 8 Sam Mondol, ship, from London; sailed March 13th Fazpenoth, Bhip, from London, loading Candle, brig, fiom Nov? York; sailed Feb. 21 Loc^JJoon, barque, from London, loading Oqo«:t,RanKer, barquentine, froai Now York Cabarfeldh. barquo, from Adelaide Wa^orloy. br.g, from AdohUdo lApvting, brigantine, from Timaru iiortk-Uls, brlgantine. from Levnka Island Lily, brigantine, from Chatham Island Myrtle, brigantine, from Tonga v. ctivc, brigant.ne.^rom Samoa Day spring, misaion schooner, fiom tho laiGncia Falcon, schooner, from tho ;sland3 Marion, schoouer, from Norfolk Island, f'oronet, tohooner. from Marshall Group. J?olle Brandon, schoonor from Lino Island 3 Gael, schooner, from Samoa Transit.schoonor, from Tahiti Sybil, schooner, £rom TahJd Agnes Donald, schoonor, from RarotOEfja Oyalau, Eohoonor, from the Islands. Kmperor, brig, from Lyttolton

Outwards Coastwise —Lagoon, for Patana; South Carolina, for Bai rior; Ghoet, for Thames; Porseverance, for Waiheko; Paku, for Tairua. Tho b.s. Argjle will arrive to-night from "Whangarei and Uansapai. Sho returns to the same ports to-morrow afternoon.

This.s. Waitaki arrlvod from Tanranea at a lato hour last night with tho following passen g6rg ; _Ur and Mrs R. Graham, child, and servant, Mrs Shaw, Messrs Stone and broad hurst, and one In the steerage. The steainor left for Whang»rei thia morning.

The sohooner Rona sailed for Levuha last night with a full cargo and one pastenger—Mr G. Gordon.

Tho brigantine Peerless ontored out at the Customs to-rfay for Newcastle. Tho Loongana also cutered out tor Hobart Town.

The 8.8. lona will urrivo to-morrow morning from Rossell and Northern ports.

Tho brigantino Clansman is now on tho berth at Melbourne for thi* port. Sho is eipeotod to b»11 with a gonoral cargo ou the 3Jth mitt.

H.I.G.M.'s Nautilu3 loft few Samoa and Tonga to-day.

ARRIVAL OF THE JOHN BULL.

Th« barquo John Bull from London arrived this afternoon after a moderately smart passage of ICOdajs. Owing to the-late hour at which she anohored at tho powder ground, 4 30 p in., wo aro comoelled to hold over tho lepoit of hor passage until to-morrow.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

The s.s. Hlnemoa from the South reached the wharf at 4.30 p.m. yesterday.* Sho btought the following passengers:—Kossra Poarce, O. Curiis J. M. Clark, E. Wright. E. Downey, W. Mitcholl aad about twenty unomoloyed from Wellington.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Rubsell, thie day.

Sailed: Julia Price,

CHIEF POST-OFFICE, AUCKLAND.

Mails will CLoan A3 Uni;er :— Tins Day. For Tauranga, Giabomo, Napier, and Southern Provinces, and Australian Colonies, per Rotorua, at i p.m. For money ordors, rojjlstorod loltore, and nowßpapcrs, at 3 p.m, Late lottors till 4.20 p.m. For Whitiangi, Tairoa, Tauranxu, and Opotiki, per Glenolg, at i p.m. Foi1 Haugawai, por Anno Milbank, fit 5 p.m. Friday, 21st instant. For Thames, per Kotomahana, at 9.30 a.m. For Norfolk Island and New CalodjjjJa, per Ephomoy, at 9 a.m. For Waihoko and Coromandcl, per Cofl^andol, at 2.30 p.m. For Kujsell and Kawakawa, per Wultakl, at

3 p.m. For Wangarcl Iloaoa and \YaDf;avoi. per

Argylo, at i p.m. For Lovuka, per Mcr Monillea, at 4 p.m. For Thames, per Enterprise, at 5.30 p.m,

Saturday. 22ud inßtant. For Friendly Islands, per Caledonia, at 11 a.m. For WaivTora, Mahuranai, Matakuna, Atanga wal, Waipu, and Mangapal, per Itoso Casey, at 10 B.m.

Tuesday. '25th instant. For Port Fitzroy, por Wanderer, at 10 a.m. Per b.s. City of ."lydnsy aa follows :— For Sandwich Islands, United States of America, Canada, BritJah Columbia, Central nnd South Amorica. and British aud Foroiifn West Indlea, Japan, and China, including Hongkoog, at 1 p.m. For Unltod Kingdom ajid Continent of ISnropo, at 1 p.aj.

For money ordorj, and registered lottors, at 11.30 a.m.

Lato letters bearing au extra fco of sixponco, in addition to tho postage, will bo roooived by the Mail AHfont on board tho steamer up to tho Unto of sailing.

For Russell, Kawakawn, and Australian Colonies, por Tararuu, at 3 p.m,

N.B.—The PostofUws Savluga Bank will bo open for tho recolyt of doposits evory Sulur d«y, from U. 30 to 7.15 p.m.

POST-OFFICE HOLIDAY.

On Monday, tho 21«h instant (Her Majesty's Birthday), all branchoj of this oflico vrill bo closed. Lotlo-8, including thoso usually do liverod by letter carrlors, may bo obtained at tho dolivory counter from 8 to 9 on Saturday night, tlio 2:2 nd inst.

S. B. Hiss, Chief Poatmastur,

Meetings, Entertainments, &c.

May 20. 18S0,

Theatre Hoyal—" Othollo," S p,m. Dovotion Moetlng— V.M.C.A., 7,'.i0 p.m. Auckland Institute—Lecture on " l Jon, tho Ainorican Poet," by B, A. MacUochnie, Esq., 7.<0 p.m.

Pitt-street Wosloyan Sohool-room—l'lilo.Htmo nnd Sacrod Music. lecture by Key. A. M. McCallum, Music by *ho choir, 7.:0 p.m. Princo of VValos—Masonic, 7.30 p.m. Court Nil Dcsiio.ttudum, A.O.F.—Newtou HalL 8 p.m. Select Dancing Cla3?--Cook-»lroot Hall, 8 p.m. Public Dunoiun Class—Temporauco Hull, 8 p.m. Lorno-stroot Hall—Fnginoera1 Hal), 8 p.r.i.

MARRIAGE

REDJIOND-PAaiC.-On tho I7th April, nl St. Andrew's Chnrob, Epnoni, by iho Venerable Arcluluiicon Pritt, Thuma^, oldc it sou of J. T. liudmoud, of Tuuranga, to Nettlo, eldest daughter of John Pago, of Kpaoin,

DEATH

McHONALD.—Ou May 20, at Morninßßido Alexander, tho bolovod son of Alexander and Eliztboth McDonald; uko.l 9 yoar.i. Tlio funoral vfill loavo iiia lauj wsidonoe to morrow (Friday), at 3 o'clock p.m. Friends c vo respectfully iuvltod 10 9,'toml.

NOTICES TO CORRESPONDENTS.

Skjjtinki..—The other tenderers aro witliheld, r.nd there is no means of obtaining; them. 4.1.1' HA should apply to tho Inspector of Schools.

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

THURSDAY, MAY 20. 1880

iJt tin c:.ul-; that Izzks assistance. For the Vfroaff that nesds resistance, Tor the futuro in tko distacce,

And tha food that we can do,

Mn BoYLAN gave birth to a happy idea when he connected the elevation of Mr T. Brasaey, M.P. to the ollico of Ciril Lord of the Admirality with the adapt ability of Auckland for tlio purposes of n naval coaling and re-fitting station. Mr Brassey has been a careful and intelligent student of colonization in its relations to British commerce. In his work on " foreign Work and English Wages" he dwells especially upon tho fact that, " excluded from the principal manufacturing countries by protectionist policy, it is to the colonies and to tho half - civilized countries that Great Britain must look for new openings for the oxpansion of her trade." And he shews in a carefully pro pared statement that while " tho valne of English exports to foreign countries betweenlß72 and 1877 diminished from £195,701,350 to £128,909,715, a differ ence of £G6,731,G35, or 34.1 per cent., the value of the exports to British pos sessions increased from £60,055,997 to £09,923,350, or 155 per cent." Con sistent with this conviction that tho future of the mother country is so intimately bound up with tho development of her colonies, Mr. Brassey has beon an advocate of colo nial federation, and in the speech which furnished the text of Mr Boylan's dissertation at tho Harbour Board meeting on Tuesday, lie urged the im portance of providing for tho defence of the colonies, and the establishment of naval coaling and docking stations. Mr Brassey is now in a position to give more practical shape to the views he has held so consistently aud promulgated with much earnestnoss and force. There is a good deal of truth in what was said by Mr Boylan with rofer ence to the prevalent ignorance in England of the rapidly-growing im portance of tho coal mining in Auck land province. This is not to be wondered at since the whole of the Australasian colonies nnd the Pacific ports of the United States were for very many years mainly dependent upon Newcastle for their coal supplies. i>- ow, however, affairs have chauged,and New Zealand resources exercise a considerable iniluence on the coal trade, and are destined to still further doter mino its course. Tho mines that havo been opened at the Bay of lalands and Whangarei are also convenient to good harbours, and by the works now in pro gress or to bo undertaken may be made as available for coaling Her Majesty's ships as Newcastle is, These are facts which should bo brought directly under Mr Brassey's notice, and com bined with a representation of the generally acknowledged facilities for building and refitting at Auckland, ought not to be without effect upon the future policy of the British Admiralty. We hope tho report will be made full and explicit. AYe do not enter here on a domain that is either speculative or prospective. The largo steamers which coal every week at Whangarei and the Bay of Islands havo put our coaling capabilities to the tost, and though the output is not yet of very great magni tude, it is capable of almost indefinite increase as the demand necessitates.

The Waikato aud Miranda supplies are also inexhaustible. In causing those fkcts to be made known where they may bo advantageously used, Mr Boylan Las not only clone a good tiling, but has done it at tho right time.

A DISPUTE of rather serious character lias occurred between the United States and Great Britain, arising out of that fruitful source of trouble the Canadian coast naheriea. Earl Salisbury appears to have treated the affair iv such a cavalier spirit as to needlessly irritate tho Washington Go vernment, causing President Hayes to make the case a national grievance. We have no doubt, however, that the Government which brought the Alabama dispute to an amicable ending and asserted the just principle of international arbitration and the settlement of differences between nations by the same processes a9 a-e adopted iv civil disagreements will soon bring this matter to an amicable and satisfactory conclusion.

DUKING the last few days the English cablegrams have made repeated references to v. speech by Mr Gladstone hostile to Austiia, which has been the subject of sub sequent explanations. Tho obnoxious re marks occurred iv an address at Edinburgh, and were elicited by a report which origi nated in rather a curious way. The Em peror of Austiia, while attending a ball, in cautiously made some cnnual comments on the elections then pending iv England. The observation, though of no importance what ever in itself jShowed that tho Emperor's sym pathies were with the Conservatives. In one of the Vienna papers this fact was referred to with considerable exaggeration, and the correspondent of :i London newspaper tele graphed it with further additions, making the Emperor fi-jura as an extreme antago nist of Mr Gladstone. The retort made by tho Right Llonourablo gentleman vras as vigorous as it is true, notwithstanding that policy has rondorod its aubiequeut modifi cation prudent. The policy of Austria has ever been a notoriously vacillating and wholly selfish one. In tho Crimean war she played an unworthy part, and in all previous and subsequent relations with neighbouring Powers has sought only one end—tho n;-icendaucy of tho House of llaps burg. With this introduction we will."imply quote Mr Gladstone's remarks, which,he has recently explained, wero made in default of tho assurance since given that Austria has no desire to extend her rule to the Balkans : —

" I will tell you another advantage of the present Administration, They are sup poited by several foreign Governments, (Laughter.) Now, you gentlemen of Mid- Lothian, just think of that. Did you ro:ul in the London papers within the last few weeks an account of the energetic support which they derive from the Emperor of Aus tria ? Did you hoc that tho Emperor of Austria sent for the British Ambassador, Sir Henry Elliot, and told Sir Henry Elliot what a pestilent person he considered a cer tain Mr Gladstone—(laughter)-as v man that did not approve of tho foreign policy of Austria, and how anxious bo was—so tho Kmperor of Austria was condescendingly pleased to any, for tho guidance of the Bri tish people, and of tho electors of Mid- Lothian—(laughter)—how anxious he was, gentlemen, that you should ull of you give your votes in a way to inaintaiu the Minis try ot Lord Heacoruiiold. (Laughter.) Well, gentlemen, if you approve of the foreign polity of Austria, the foreign policy that Austria has umiaUy punned, I advise you to do that »cry thing. If you want to huve an Auntliau foreign policy dominant ill tho councils of this nuutry, give your votc^ as the Emperor of Austria recom mends. (Laughter.) What has that policy of Amitiia b.'ou ? Ido not s»v that Aus tria is incurable. 1 hope same day or other it will be cured, [because it has got better institutions at home, nnd although its con dition is one of much dillieulty uud doubt, I hear) ily wish it well iv it* attempts, if it makes honest attempts, to confrout its dilli cultics. Yet I mast look to what that policy h.'ii been. Austria lias been the steady, mid nullinching for of freedom in every country of Europe. (Great cheering.) Russia, I am sorry to say, has been the foe of freedom too, but iv Russia there is one exception— Hussi'.t has been the friend of Slavonic free dom, liut Austrn has never been the friend even of Slavonic freedom. Austria tniinplod [Inly under font. (Hear, bear.) Austria resisted tho unity of Germany : Austria did all who could to prevent tho creation of Helgiutn ; Austria ueTcr lifted a linL'cr for the regeneration, the constitution of Greece. (Cheers.) Thero i=i not an instance, thero is not a spot upon the whole map, where you can lay your finger and say, "There Austria d*i-.l good." (Loud nud prolonged cheer.-.) I speak, of course, of its general policy ; I speak of itn gcueral tendency. I don't abandon tho hope <>t improvement in the future, but we must look to the pant and to (he present for tho guidance of our judgment at thin moment; and in the Congress of Berlin, Austria re sisted tho extension of freedom, nnd did not promote it. And therefore I nay, gentle men, if you went, an Austrian spirit to inspire the councils ot this country, in Heaven's name t:\ko the Emperor's counsel and advice. Lift the Austrian Hag when you go about upon your purposes of canvass or of public meeting. (Cheers and laughter.) I 1 will beat express the purpose you have in view, and I for one cannot complain of yonr consistency—(laughter)—whatever I might in that case think of the tendency of your views in ronpcct of the principle of justice, of the happiness of mankind, or of the greatness, dignity, nnd honour of this great emnire."

A letter on " Anglo-Israclism," "Only One Truth," aud other matter is published on the fourth pago of thia issue.

A private letter from Wellinj-ton states, that almost all tho seats on tho opposition benches in the House of Assembly, have already been taken. Sir George Grey's scat is placed in the centre, with what re mains of the Auckland phalanx around him. Tho Opposition whips seem to be still alive.

At the Police Court to-day the business consisted in the puuishmont of the following for drunkenness :—Jamca Kennedy, Jose phine Hark ins, James Whittle, aud Robert Breunan. It was stated that Charles Crawell, another offender, had boon sent to the hospital. K. C. Bavstow, Esq., was the presiding Magistrate

The band of Choral Society and vocalists taking part in the organ concert, will meet for rehearsal at the hull, on Friday ovening, at 7.30.

There was some excitement in the Ool don Crown tbis morning, which went up to 20s per share, but declined later to 16s.

Mr Greenwood complaina of tho lo:ss of a valuable [peacock and peahen on Tuesday night, liie fowls were rooating in their usual places in a tree, on his property, until about half-past 9 o'clock at night, when Mr Greenwood heard two reports from a gun, aud on going to the spot it wna evident that sonic rascally thief had shot both birds and carried them off. lie offers a reward of £5 for mich information as will secure the con viction of the guilty person.

Mr William Cooper has received notice from Wellington of his successful passage of the preliminary law examination.

Wo understand that Zantippc and Harold are scratched for nil engagements for the Elleralie r.ices.

The Roy. Charles Pym who his recently been holding Mission Services in the South will give the address at the meeting of the Young Men's Christian Association this oveuing at 7.30.

Mrs Aspin notifies that she has found her husband's address, and money has been sent by him to pay all hsr wants including any help received irom the Relieving Officer. Those friends who may have left subscrip tions at this ollice tor her, will please call for them.

The following telegram was received this rfternoou, by Mr F. A. White, from the mining manager of the Golden Crown Gold Miuin« Company:—" Still .stripping reef. A shot ih'u morning brought a little quartz down showing gold."

To the Editor : Sir, — 1 wish to ask yon if it is legal to send a ship to sea (of largo tonnage) without a certificated master. I know cases whore people in the river and coastal trade have been discharged through the interference of the customs, and the owners lined for employing them, fhey not having master's certificates. I know of one case, a vessel in the coal trade, the master of which has no masters' certificate, and is, besides, a stranger on our coast. The people at the Customs arc smart sometimes. Why do they not bestir themselves and look into these things? No, Mr Editor, they won't until someone turns informer, and sends an oilicial letter with signatures attached. They will then condescend to send a notice. There are at least a. dozen certificated masters—some good coasters, at present unemployed. I hope our woithy collector will see to these things, and stop the inoutha of some of our local skippers, and lot thorn sec that there is no favour shown, as some of them firmly believe there is. —I am, &c, AN OUSEUYEH,

Mr Tolc, M. H, R,, announces Ills intention of meeting the electors of the Sden district tc-morrow evening, iv the Newmarket Hall, at 7.30. o'clock.

It is stated that the English Governmeat gain £27,000 a year from unclaimed money orders, and arc dishonest enough to pocket the money, without making any effort to discover the senders.

The death of Captain 11. L. Eobinson, U.N., is anuounced in the English papers a i the result of a railway accident. Captain Robinson, we understand, was a brother of Ilia Excellency the Governor.

A writer iv the " Whithall lieview," makes the following criticism upon the religions zeal of Ireland, iv the midst of her distress :—I -wish we had a historical painter worthy to commemorate oa canvas a ceremony that touk place last week at the Vatican, namely, the laying at the Pope's feet of £40J remitted for Peter's Pence from Ireland by the Bishop of Kilmcre, and £■150 by the Archbishop of Armagh. "Bcholdj" cries the clerical "Aurora" "24,000 franc*, which the Irish, while suffeiing from the moat terrible " starva tion, liayc yet fouud the means of giving tbe Supreme Pontiff]'' And, behold ! 1 would add, two Bishops who can collect, and a dignitaiy who can receive, their pittances from a poverty-stricken people 1

Mr Heighway, who acted as secretary to the concert and ball, held on the 13th iust., in the Lornc-wtrest Hall, for the benefit of Gunner John Masters, has handed in a statement of receipts aud disbursements. The total receipts amounted to £27 18a Gil. Expenses £11 4s 4d; leaving a biitauce of £16' 14s 2d. Major Wither* kindly sent£l ; making £17 14a 2d.Mr Masters on receiving the amount, expressod his thanks to the ladies and gentlemen who exercised their talents in his favour,aud to the press for its assistance.

Mr Samuel Morley, M.P., has evolved a new theory which is a striking improve ment upon many of the conclusions pro pounded by tho late Maechiavelli. Mr Moilcy says that " if a governor of any pro vince or territory wished to 1)3 despotic he should open pul)lic-hou»es aud facilitate the sxlc of drink as a means of ripening the people for such rule."

The quadrille party at tho Working Men's Club was well attended last evening. Mr .Alexander Smith actod an master of ceremonies, and Mr Kced presided at tho piano, and Mr Davis performed on the vloliu,

Mr Mackccbnie will deliver a lecture this evening in the lecture room of the Auck lautl Institute on "Edgar Allan Poc, a study in Morbid Psychology," commencing lit a quarter to ciijht o'clock. Tho subject ia a most interesting ono, aud calculated to attract a laiyu audience. fo3 was one of die most singularly gifted nud erratic individuals iv the whole ruugo of literary characters.

The Albert Hull will be opened this even ing for linking under efficient management.

It is now several inouthH since any of our run boys hare had the clinucn to show in a special manner their honesty. Some time ago it waa of frequent occurrenoo that the news boys lectured in their change gold instead of .silver, liut recently, it would

serin, that buyer* of Staus hare been more caroful, and felt the edge of their coins before purliug with them, or i miner boys am more demoralised. Hut as the whiter nights huve wet iv, the old practice of paying 10.? and 'ZOa for a Stau ih roviTiug. Last night a very small boj, named James Keardou, not much taller than the bundle of SI'AUS he carrio-i, fell iv luck's way. Some enthusiast of our paper gate the boy a sovereign inittud of sx The hid carried the prize home to bin parents, and they told him to go to the STAR office and seek for the owner. The little fellow duly presented hinißtlf thin morning, aud freely handed up the coin. It in now in our hands awaiting the true owuer. Now, don't too Wiiuy spjak ut once. We had

BOino time a;;o a tremendous number of applicants for a half-sovereign, euch person declaring he had lost one, but could not tell where. Only one man has lost this one, and as the boy remembers perfectly well the gentleman who gave it him in mistake for a shilling, aud the locality where it was

given, thero will lio uo trouble in selecting the rightful owner.

Citizens generally who have made the acquaintance of Scrgonnt-Major Mason, of the Auckland l'olico Force during the four or live years of his official life in Auckland, will regret to hear that this active and cou- Si'iention.H officer h about to be removed to Christen tvrcb, to a position uuder Suporin tcideut liiohuru, where Ims Bcrtices, wo be lieve, will meet with duo appreciation. We are desirous of adding our testimony to th;it of many others iv CTidenco of our esteem fur Sergeant-Major Mason, who has

shewn courtesy and a gentlemanly bearing, not only to tho members of the press, but to every person with whom ho has, oilicially or otherwise, i^me in contact. We teel that we do but simple justice in recording our convictions in respect of a worthy man, and an ellicieut member of n body of men who are frequently I'lacod in an unenviable position. Koaders of tbi;; paragraph who know tlii' Scigrant-Major, will clioorfnlly endorse our opinion respecting him, whilst his numerous personal friends will misa his genial countenance snd straightforward manliness of disposition. Mr Manon h»s received official notice of his removal from our midst to the colder city of Chriatchurch, in the province ot Canterbury, whore we ac sure ho will speedily find warm friends, lie wrl leave Auckland at the end of the present mouth for bis new !<phorc of duly, and will be succeeded by Szrgeaut-Mojor O'Grady, of Lyttclton.

The liabilitiea In tlie estate of Thomas Huod, painter and decorator, recently of the Masouic Hotel, Princos-ntreet, were pot down at £1210, assets, chiefly hook debts, £O'S9. In tlie cstilo of England anil Co., storekeepers of Ouchunga, tho liabilitiea were stated at £333, assets, £O'OG. JSo ob jection, in either case, was made to bank rupts receiving creditors' certiticates, which were accordingly ordered.

The pulpit of St. Mary's, Pnrncll, will be occupied next Sunday by tlie ttcv. .Mr Pytn, •» gentleman who is on a preaching tour through the colony. Mr l'vm was formerly an oilicer in the army, and performed dis tinguished services at Dolhi, during the In diiiu mutiny, lie still wears the mcd.il which was then awarded him for his gal lantry. lie is now an ornament of the Church, and has acquired a reputation us au earnest, able, and eloquent preacher.

A bet was made between two residents of Napier as to whether or not Sims Reeves ever sang " Salloy in our Alley," It "was decided to refer the decision to the editor of a sporting journal published at Chrisl church. A telegram was srnt stating the nature of tho bet, to which the following reply was returned from tto proprietor :—

" What will you giro if I tall you." Per haps some of our readers can supply tho information required.

The following challenge appears in the Saturday " Advertiser," in reference to C.'iptain Bivry :—" Challeii'e I—l, Samuel James Munchausen Junes, of the Worth ■Shore Auckland, having perused Captain J. Ban.1} 's book, aud having heard it asserted that the said Captain Barry h»s a larger developed org.iu of ideality than any other man hi New Zealand, hereby challengo the s.iid Captain Barry to meet me on any platform in the Colony, in order to test which of u>( has tho best title to bo con sidered Chf.nipion Spinner ot Yarns in New Zealand. lam prepared to stake tlie sum of £100 sterling on my own behalf, against alike sum on the Captain's behalf, that 1 shall bent him in flights of fancy and pyrotcchmcH of Imagination. An c:\rly response is requested. My card cau be inspected at the ollico of tho Saturday " Advertiser," Priuccs-strtct Duuodiu,"

An oyster man recently eloped from Wellington to thin city, leaving his wife to mourn. The " Post" says :" An oyster saloon keeper, whoso chief establishment has hitherto been unfavourably known to the police and the public as tlir> "sad dling paddock." The partner of his business but not of hia affections, and a fair but frail housekeeper at another establishment, aio insuflicieut materials out of which to construct a romantic story, especially a^ more of these parties is likely to be hoard of in another way. Suffice to nay that the man of bivalves has eloped to Auckland with the housekeeper, leaving his wife the more disconsolate possessor of the more or less valuable contonts of two oyster saloons."

The charges of assault and window-break ing, brought by Mr Clements, of the Crown Hotel, Grey-street, acrainst Win. Wilkinson and John Cornwcll, completely broke down yesterday at the Police CoiiFt, in consc quenco of the conflicting character of the evidence for the prosecution. The solici tors, Mr Laishley for complainant, and Mr Tyler for the defence, laboured with laud able zeal in favour of their respective clients. After hearing the -whole of the evidence, His Worship, Mr Macdonald, re viewed the ease carefully, pointing out the numerous discrepancies, concluding that the charge of breaking the window could not be sustained. Mr Cicnicuts stated it was moonlight, but the moon was not up, and, as shewn by four or fire witnesses, it it WftS quite dark at the time, So with the charge of assault, in regard to which the man and his wife and others materially differed. He must say, however, that defendants were wrong iv trying to get into the hotel at midraight. He must dis miss the case ; costs, £0 ss.

We have received 2s 6d for Mrs Aspin from R. Adlington.

We are informed that Ariel will bo scratched for all engagements at the forth coming races ; the owner being dissatisfied with the handicap.

The Premier was so ill lately that it became necessary to hold Cabinet Councils in his bed-room, to which he was confined by the order of his physician.

The following little sceno occurred lately in a hairdrsaser's shop. Enter a lawyer, with a line head of hair for a shave, and during the operation he asks the barber, " How did you come to lose your hair?" Barber, " Well, I lost it a long time ago trying to lie honest, but, dear me, what a line head of hair you've got to be sure, sir." The lawyer was silent for the rest of tho time.

Our Cambridge correspondent writes : — " People are much pleased at the idea of being able to pcrnse the previous night's Star with their breakfast, and it will undoubtedly briDg the paper, which is already the most largely circulated journal in this district, into still greator popularity. The menagerie from Auckland opened here last night to a crowd of excited natives.

The Governor of Vienna has prohibited Dr. Hansen from giving any more public exhibitions of magnetism. The order is apparently the result of a protest from tho medical faculty of the University of yienua, in which the performances are described as injuriously all'ecting the nervous sensibility of the audience.

Major Noake, of Whaiganui, is fond of high falutin. This is how he introduces some directions as to field moTemcnta :— " We will suppose that Englaud is at war with a maritime power (which appeared to be threatening not long ago), that a dashing frigate of the enemy has evaded our cruisers, and landed a body of riflemen at the Heads in order to pillage our inhabi tants ot the money and valuables, but also with the special purpose of making liuancial arrangemeuts with the bank managers in Wluuganui.inja manner soincwhut opposed to that iv which those gentlemen usually transact their business." On this the "Munawatu Times" wanta to know if the Lnuatic Asylum at Wellington is quite full.

To-morrow evening (Friday), a lime-light exhibition entitled " liomci withoutllandSj" will be given iv St Matthews' school-room. The lecture by Mr Percy Smallfield.

Young ladies who promise one and the Biime dance to two or more gentlemen have sometimes a good deal to answer for. The other day at a certain ball in Dublin an instaucc of tho kind occurred. Two gentle men claimed a. young lady for a dance ptomised to each of them, as their pro grammes proved. Neither would resign his c'aiin, and on the lady making her selection the rejected candidate called his successful rivul a cad. The epithet pro voked a blow, which tho lady, ntiting as peacemaker, received on her eye and nose, causing the latter organ to Diced profusely.

Ureat dissatisfaction exists among the railway officials respecting their "annual rise." Last July they expected this.increase of salary, the amount required was appro printed, but never handed over. In July next the second increase will bo due, and the ollieials arc determined to petition the Hourc for it. Another complaint heard on the line is, that * new station muster ap pointed (w)io has had no former experience on a railway) has bocu appointed at it higher salary than any of the old station masters are receiving. This individual does not ap pear to be blessed with any remarkable qualities that such an exception should be made in hit farour. On the other hand he was some time learuiug the duties of the railway, drawing, during that time, it m alleged, £25 per yc»r more than the oldest stition master on the Auckland line, Of the old hands there are tome most excellent men who dcs»rve a good increase.

The members of the City Council yester day made an inspection of Albert Park, aud last uight the question of its improve ment was ducussoi in committee. The general opiuion appeared to be that the work could not be undertaken piecemeal, but must be carried out on a complete nlau. It was pointed out by Councillor Aickin that under the Comolidatod Loans Act, £3"),000 were borrowed on account of the Improvement Commission Trust, and that only £27,000 of this amount would be absorbed iv payment of the old debf. The remaining £8,000 was to be applied in con tinuing the work of the Trust, aud specially that provided for in tho thirteenth clau»e of the Act, which makes a reserve of fifteen acres for public recreation and nmusement. A resolution was carried that so soon as tho money being raised is available the work of laying out the reserve shall be undertaken. Petitions from the footballers and volunteers will be sent in, praying tho Council to keep tho open level space intact, snd we have no doubt that common sense and the public iuterest will triumph over private scheming in the liual decision. Another resolution wm carried in committee in favour of doing any tree-planting required in City West Park this season, and requesting the City Surveyor »nd Gnrdeuor to report on the streets which it would bo advisable to plant.

To the Editor : Sir, —I notice by to-nlyht's STAR, that the GoTcrnment have decided on Uie recommendation of the Immigration Ollicer hero, to Bead somo of tho Welling, ton unemployed up to Auckland, to further increase the already prevailing distress here amongst the workingnien. Sir, the said officer np.ight have dispensed his charity nearer homo, for had he made known the pine? where work for several families ig to be found, I am quite pure he would havo had (ive times the number of applicants re quired, /s for the statement that there is no distress in this district, to say the least, it is »iuiply misleading, aud with the winter setting in on us, I tbiuk we slull hare quite enough of it, for the next five months at leas'". But there are home people that never noe anybody in distress, provided they have full and plenty themselves. Of oourw the Auckland people don't seem to be so clamorons as our Southern neighbours, otherwise the Government would soon have to bestir thoinselves, to lind work for the Auckland unemployed. But those iwnilics will surely feel very grateful to our Immi gration Officer on arrival here,—l remain, yours, C. It. Nkwton.

A llasslan Nihilist iv England has odorcd the following plea for tho justice of the attempted assasiinatiou of the Czar:— "English journals," writes tho Russian, " are making a mighty to-do about tho 'atrocious' attempt on the Tiar. They cry out because we have striven to slay tho good Alexauder. Let us sco how logical they are. A man named Paiuo is being tried for his life for having Riven a woman brandy in order that Mie might drink herself to death; at least, this is what i» alleged of him. Should he be coudenmo<l, not one of them will have a word of pity, aud his condemna tion will certainly not bo called 'atrocious.' Now, in ISG2 a powerful teetotal movement began iuliussla, andasorerj solemn pledge is takcu—according to custom—in church, the priests were obliged to asslstthc community. Tho now ' disease' spread very rapidly aud the effects on the revenue were becoming apparent. Whereupon the Tsar issued a ukate commanding the dissolution of the Society of Abstainers, and the apostles of temperance were forced either to keep abso lute silence or to work secretly. In ono caso a single woman is the victim ; in tho other caso eighty millions of our country men are refused all release from the national vice of drunkenness which is destroying our peasantry body and sonl. Tlie English writers condemn Paine and called the Tsar blessed, although the latter has a hundred crimes on hi«i shoulders equal to the crhno of crushing the tomperaucs movement."

Sporting Notes.

(FKOM OUR OWN CORKESPONDENT.)

CIIRISTC H URC H, th is day. At tho training ground this morning Grey Momus and Loch Lomond performed thoir best, doing a gre;it de\l of jumping. Miss Hungerford, Black Prince, s)atcllite,Mickoy Free, and Blue Bell, also did good work. Lone Hand had walking exercise. Agent, Lone Hand, and Royalty aro favouritca for the Handicap and Cup.

NOTES FROM TE AWAMUTU

The Railway Extension.

" A little sensation " was a report which was circulated yesterday in To Awamutu. It appears that although the railway line is laid, and the station ou the eve of comple tion, yet, forsooth, because some ollicial had not been consulted, it was extremely possi ble that the line would not bo opened for even passenger traffic on the Queen's Birth day.

The Racing Committee ha«, I understand, gallantly come to the rescue, and through the exertions of its indefatigable secretary, Mr J. K. Eoche, has ananged that a train shall be run on Monday from Ngaruawahia iv time for the sporting treat which we offer to the public. Those who wish to be iv good time will, however, do well to come by rail to Ohaupo on Saturday, whence they can be conveyed to Te Awamutu by moans of coach and wagons.

The " Immediate Jewel."—lf you don't want to be robbed of your good name, don't have it engraved on your umbrella.

CABLE NEWS.

EUROPEAN.

[REUTERS SPECIAL CABLEGRAMS.]

Serious Difference Between Sag-

land and America.

Piosidoat Kayos Summons Con-

ference. LONDON,

May 19.

It is announced from AVftshington that Mr Hayes, President of the United States, has invited a Congress to consider the course of action the Government should pursue in regard to the outrage which took place some time since on American fishermen at Fortune Bay, Newfoundland, and especially in view of the refu«al of the Marquis of Salisbury as Foreign Secretary in the last administration to accede to the demand of the American Secretary of State for com pensation from England for the loss of boats and nets belonging to the fishermen. The matter in dispute between Englaud and America is seriously occupying public attention in both countries.

British Pacific Squadron, LONDON.

May 17.

Several warships have been ordered to the Pacific, and have received instructions to cruiie off China, owiug to the Kuldja dilli culty being still unadjusted, and Itussia having resolved upon the strict execution of the treaty.

Australian Cricketers in England. LONDON.

May 19.

Tho cricket match between the Australians and elcTeu players at Derbyshire was resumed to-day, when the latter, in their secoud iuniu^s, made 125. The Australians played well, ami won tho match by eight wickets.

The Elections, LONDOS.

May 19.

Tho Right Hoii. William Wateon, Lord Advocate of Scotland, failed in obtaining ro-clection as a representative ill Parliament for the Glasgow and Aberdcon Universities. The Ltord AdvocateDefeatecL LONDON. May 18. Tho Lord Advocate of Scotland, appoiuted under the Gladstone Ministry, has failed to obtain re-election to Parliament.

AUSTRALIAN.

[II KUT IS It'S TELEGRAMS.]

The Brother of a Barrister

in Trouble BRISBANE.

This day.

At tho Supreme Court, on a verdict being given against Mr Sw»nnick. barrister and member o£ the Aesemby, wliicb. is tanta mount to an implication of professional malpractice, Mr Griffith, tho pluintitTs counsel, complained of the menacing atti tude of Mr Swannick's brother towards the plaintiff. The judge ordered the arrest of the brother, who was found carrying a loaded revolver and sheath-knife. He was •sentenced to imprisonment during the pleasure ot the Court, and the judge, in passing sentence, regretted he was unable to make it imprisonment for twenty years.

MELBOURME,

Thursday,

PAYMENT OF M&MBEBS IN VICTORIA.

In the Lcgin'ativo Assembly la»t night a motion in favour of payment ot members was carried ,on a dioieiou by 42 to 28. Messrs Duffy aud Gillies, both members of (he Miuistrr, voted iv favour of the motion. Mr Cooper has been elected Chairman of Committees. THE REFORM BILL. Mr Eervico introduces his Reform B;H to night. The " Argui " hi discussing the present state of political nflairs, admits that Mr Service must experience difficulty in carry ing on the Government in the present A«sembly, owing to defections from his party. MELBOURNE. May 19. The sale of brandy, which was previously reported, was on account of New Zealand firm,). Tljo following ii the betting on the Adelaide Birthday Cup :—3 to lon Savan aka, aud 4 to 1 on Harry.

RAILWAY COMMISSIONED IN AUCKLAND.

Mr Osward Curtis (chairman), and the following members of the Royal Commis sion on the Railways of the colony arrived in the Manukau by the Hiuomoa yesterday from New Plymouth : Messrs. E. Wright (Canterbury), B. Peaice (Wellington), and J. M. Clark (Auckland). The Commis sioners came by train to Auckland in the afternoon.

This morning they held a formal meeting i\t tho Supremo Court Buildings to arrange the protjramnio of proceedings iv Auckland.

Pckekohe-Waiukp Railway

In the forenoon Messrs Hanilln nnd Harris, the representatives for Franklin in tho General Assembly, waited upon the Commissioner* to urge the claims of the settlers in tho Pukekohe and ifninke Districts to a brnnch railway to connect thoso settlements with tho Waikato Hue. Tke deputatiou staled that thoy desired to lay further information on the subject before the Commission, but were informed that the Commissioner* would make a tour of the Waikato Districts and would be prepared to rcceivo a deputation on tho spot.

VOLUNTEER REVIEW.

Tim Volunteer Review at Ellcrslio on Monday next promises to bo very snecess ful, if we can fairly judge from present appearances, It is expocted that between 400 and 500 men will take part, including the OUhuhu and Pukekohe Companies. Mr A. V. Maodonald has very courteously asiitted in obtaining a special tr»in, which leaves the Auckland-station at 10 o'clock sharp. Only volunteers will be allowed to travel by it, and any arriving at the station after the train has gone will be required to piy tho usual fare. Orders will be issued for a parade at the drill-shed at 9 a.m., and from thence the men will maich to the railway station. The Artillery Company will make arrange ments to h*vo the big guns at tho station by 8 a.m. An impression appears to pre vail amongst tho general public that an admission foe will be charged. We arc authorised to state- that this is not the case. Tho Auckland Racing Club having gratui tously given the use of the course, visitors will be admitted free of charge. The total cost to spectators will be the train fare to fcllcrslic, which is, we believe, one shilling. We tre also requested to state that thoso of the public arriving on horse-back will not be allowed to gallop ovor the course. CIIUKCII PABADK. Tho volunteers are expected to master at the drill shod at 10. a.m. ou Sunday next for a church parade.

PROPOSED MASONIC HALL.

A MOVEMENT has been on foot for some time past among tho Freemasons of Auck land to erect a Masonic Hall worthy of the number, importance, and dignity of tlie craft. Lodge Ara has been in possession cf an excellent site in Princes-street, which it has offered to dispose of on terms, taking a consi Icrablo number of the shares. Scnc very suitable plans of a proposed hall havo boon prepared by Mr W. £1. Skrnncr, a prominent member of tho craft, who has derotcd much study to this class of archi tecture, aud meetings of the various lodges arc being hold to consider the proposals that have been submitted. Already a sum of £1300 has boon raised, and it is estimated that tor a further £200, a two-s'orey building could be erected, the lower one temporarily serving as a lodge-room, the completion of the upper room, which would cost an additional £500 being left for a future period. Lodge Prince of Wales will consider the cjuestion at a meeting in the lodge-room this evening.

Mr McDowell, a Custom's Official, has detected a case of "sailing invoices, " aud the matter lias been reported to the authori ties, who refuse to give any information concerning it. It is, however, probable that proceedings will be takcn;against the offenders.

Mr James Macassey, a leading member of the Duncdin bar, who died the other day at Adelaide, was once the articled clerk of Mr T. B. Gillies, now Judge Gillies.

The saddest words of tongue or pen :— I'm going to pay but I can't toll when.

Dancing-masters seldom have any money; but they're always taking steps to raise some.

TELEGRAPHIC.

(FROM OUE OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

GKAHAMSTOWN, this day,

There was considerable demand for Golden Crown shares this morning, conse quent on yesterday's discovery. Shares sold at 20s and afterwards at 17s Gd, with buyers at that. The lode is two feet show ing splendid specimens occasioßally, and is expected to open out larger. There is no change in the Moanatairi. The Whau is looking better in the bot tom level.

We are expecting a visit from the Hail way Commissioners.

POKEKOHE, this day,

Messrs. Harris and Hamlin, members for Franklyn, addressed the electors at the Public' Hall Pukekohe last evening, Mr Bilkey in the chair. After the members had given an account of their stewardship, some hot catechising took place by Messrs. Mac donald, Allen, Wright and Grosso ; at the cloae, a vote of thanks was proposed by Mr Macdonald, seconded by Mr Wright. An amendment wa,9 proposed by Mr Lattimer, that the members for Frauklyn Messrs. Harris and Hamlin, receive a vote of con fidence ; this was seconded by Mr Taylor, and carried.

NEW PLYMOUTH, this day. COLONEL TKIMBLE AT WAITAKA

Colonel Trimble addressed the electors at Waitara last evening. He said he expected there would bo a strong party struggle when the House meets, and was prepared to give the Government his fullest support, but he would not sacrifice his principles for that object. A vote of confidence was passed. WHAT MAY HAPPEN TO PASSEN GEHS AT NEW PLYMOUTH. The steamer Wanaka arrived last night at about 7.30, and after blowing the steam whistle for a short time she steamed away without being communicated with. The steamer was signalled to that a boat would put ofT, and two boats left the beach—one with ten tons of cargo and the other vrith thirty passengers. Batchelder's Combina tion Company was in one of the boats, and after rowing for the steamer headed to return* An action Is threatened against the company by tho passengers for being delayed through the steamer not stopping to pick up the boat.

(PER UNITBD PRESS ASSOCIATION),

WELLINGTON, Wednesday DIVORCE COURT.

In the Divorce Court the casfi of Knight v. Knight, of Nelson, was heard. The Chief Justice in giving Judgment said Mrs Knight had established her case by proving incestuous adultery, and although her con duct had not altogether redounded to her credit, the Court would grant a decree nisi.

The tender of Mr Joseph Saunders, of £15,150, has been accepted for the Foxton reclamation and station contract.

This day

DIVOHCE COURT,

At the Divorce Court in the caso Munro v. Munro and Clarke, an application of hus band for divorce decree, a rale nisi was granted

LAND TAX.

Summonses arc being isiued against pro. perty owners for non-payment of laud tax.

BLENHEIM, Wednesday,

Me«srs Saundera and Pharazyn, members of the Civil Service- Commission, arrived by the iirst train to-day. Various heads of department?, including Mr Clarke, Chief Surveyor, Mr Pasley, Customs, and Mr Seymour, Railways, were examined. The Co'mmufsioucrs leave Picton on Friday.

CHRISTCHURCH, Wednesday.

The Chamber of Commerce has considered the railway question to-dsy, and decided to stir up the city members a?ain. A propo sition to get a monster petition was nega tived, after a long discussion. The City Council have sent a letter to Mx Oliver, pointing out as the staff have been burned out in Dunedin, a capital opportunity has been afforded the. Government of repairing the injnetice by bringing them back to Christchurcb, where there ia no lack of accommodation.

This day.

THE SELWYN MEETING,

A special train will convey membera of the press and visitora to Lectton to-night, on the occasion of the Premier addressing the electors of Sehvyrj.

Shortly after the s.a. To Anau left Wel lington on Monday, a little fellow, six years old, was foucd who had stepped aboard to Io.)k about and remained when tho ateamcr started. The child was kindly takeu care of by the officers, aud on her arrival at Lyttelton a gentleman took charge and Rent him back to Wellington yesterday by the Taiaroa. REMOVAL OF RAILWAY STAFF. At yesterday's quarterly meeting of the Chamber of Commerce, a long discussion relative to the removal of the railway stalF took pace, and a monster petition to the Government was agreed upon, on the ground that the proceedings were undigni fied. A resolution was carried urging the members for Christchurch to bring the matter uatler the notice of Parliament iv the coming ses»ion. SLAUGHTER HOUSE BLOWN DOWN.

During Tuesday's gale at Ashburtou a slaughter house was blown down, buryiug R. Lancaster aud another man, who were working in the building at the time. After being dug ont the men soon recovered with medical attention. They were cut aud bruised about their heads, but not soriously injured.

TIMIRU, this day

The South Canterbury Education Board voted £10 to the new schools for tree plant ing and smaller sums to other schools.

Complaints are made about the great reduction in railway charge lately made for conveyance of coal from Lytlelton, enabling importers from Newcastle to uudersell dealers in tho colonies in coal from Southern mines who have to pay full rates for carriage.

NELSON, Thursday. MR ADAMS, M.H.R., AT NELSON,

Mr Adams, M.H.K., addressed tho elec tors last night. Thero was a crowded meet ing. He spoke strongly on the railway sub ject, pointing out that a large deficiency in the revenue was expected, but that tho deficieucy had nothing to do with expendi ture for public works. He then referred to the late charges, which he said he was ready to meet. Ho asserted that the whole of tho misapprehension arose through tbe fact that the iirat case was not reported, and he said he should go to Wellington and then return and face the electors to give explanations. He asked them if they wanted to strengthen his hands as their representative to undo what was do»o at the late meeting. He was sure that the iniluential citizens then present took to part in the former meeting, and he asked them to express their confidence in him as their member. A qucition was asked whether Mr Adams would work cordially with other Members, and withdraw certain remarks made by him regarding Mr Pitt. Numerous interruptions followed, and Mr Adams was loudly called on for an answer. Ultimately he said that what he said re garding Mr Pitt was hi tho hoat of the moment, and that it should not have been said, so he now asked them to remember what some of them did in tho heat of the moment at a meeting the othor night.

DUNEDIN, Wednesday.

At tho District Court at Milton yesterday, Isabella Hamlyn was charged with conceal meut of birth, and was acquitted. Tho Royal Commission on Local Indus tries concluded their sittings at Duncdin yesterday, when they received a deputation from the National Industries Association, the Walton Park Coal Company, aud the Cabinetmakers.

Sir George Grey arrived to-night from Christchurch. No one was at the station to receive him, and it is not kuown whether he will speak here. He goes on to Inver cargill to-morrow.

INVERCARGILL, Wednesday

Sir George Grey arrivos to-morrow after noon, and addresses tha electors in the evening in the drill-shed.

Proposed Tax on Gum.

(From our own Correspondent)

RUSSELL, .this day. The Bay of 'slands County Council at a meeting held this week authorised their chairmau to communicate with the Govern ment in reference to imposing a gum tax of not lers than 10s per ton, tho amount de rived from the same, to bo spent in the {dis tricts from which it in collected. JThis tax would confer a great benefit on those in the gum trade, as the roads would then be kept in repair, and would not draw on the connty funds for a business that in no way aids their purse, Maoris and non rate payers being the principal parties engaged.

Adventures at Parihaka.

The Rival Seers.— The Maoris Provsd to be Ben-Israelitks.—The Captain in the KOle of a Magician. —t b Whiti Clean-Bowled by Sleight op Hand.

We left the gallant Captain in the arms of the virtuous Morpheus, in the retirement of his whar«, Having slept the slaep of the just, the captain was up with rosy morn as the iirat rays of Sol were dispelling the niista that liuDg over the settlement and haying performed his ablutions in an adjacent creek prepared himself for renew, ing the controversial encounter with tho redoubtable seer of Parihaka. Having partaken of breakfast, tho captain went forth like a giant refreshed. He found the prophet, as on the previous day, mm* midst of the wise men of Parihaka.

To Whiti, who was attired in his Una' olesa (Anglicc, blanket) re-opened the dis. cussiou by asking : From whom do yon think the Maoris descended, if not from ' the Hebrews? :

The Captain : On the day when tho British army entered > Cabul one of the priests requested the liiitish commander tn receive him a3 the representative of the Lott Tribes of Israel. Investigation showed that there is an Afghan tribe which is descended directly from Kctursh, a bond-woman of Abraham. The records which this people have preserved of their early history shew that they were wrecked on the coast of India, and that they have since inhabited parts of tbe East, under the name ot Ben- Israel. It is very likely, continued the Captain, that you nre descended from that as the Malay rape, lrorn which stock* the Maoris originally »pmng, g, shewn by Max Miillcr, Grimra, De Vaus Taylor, Mdunsel, and other eminent philo logißts and ethnologists who have in?esti;; gated the subject. The Captain quoted from memory several sentence* from these learned authors, to the greit surpri*e of the prophet and Lib ah. ciples, who expressed their wonder by a murmur of admiration.

Am I hot a Man and 'a Brother?

Te Whiti: Then you are my elder brother. I Lave traced the descent oi the Maoris from India, and there is no doubt of our relationship. The identilication of his long-lost relative, after so many weary years of separation) ■was exceedingly gratifying to the feelings of the captain, but he subdued his emotions, and by a »upreme effort of will, -which was further strengthened by a glance at the prophet's blanket and a lively perception of the odours which the morning breeze boro to bis olfactory organ?, the Captain re., fisted the impulse to fallon TcWhiti's bosom and weep fraternal tears of joy. The Cap." tain, however, has had the gratification of leamiug since the interview, through Mr Thompson, interpreter to tho forcei, that TeWhiti has adopted the Ben-lirael theory' though probably he baa not fully con! sidered the doubt which the identification of the Maoris as Ben-Israeliteß would throw upon their claim to be regarded as legitimate descendants of Father Abraham.

Te \Yhiti: I ccc in the Bible certain prophecies which are realised in the Maoris? The Captain. But when you r»ad your Bible you read it blindly. I the European, introduced that Bible among you. Is it for the pupil to turn round upon bis teacher ani benefactor, and claim superior know ledge? .',

Te Whiti: We are not blind,

The Captain's Optical Delusion.

The ingenious Captain now bethought him of an ingenious expedient, which be had often mcd in dayi of yore, to confound persons ■whose vanitjr led them to ciaim perfect eyesight. Taking a piece of paper the captain »ecr«tly cut out two elliptical figures of exactly the same size, and placing them on the ground before Te Whiti asked, him to select the largest. The prophet, mis'ed by the dehuirc laws of penpectivp, immediately pounced upon the piece nearest to him as the largest, whereupon the captain applied tbem to each other, after the mannct of the fourth proposition in the first Book of Euclid _ upon -which »o many sacking mathematicians bare come to untimely gmf, showing that they exactly corns ponded in size. Te Whiti emiJed a sickly smile at his discomfiture, and the wise men of Parihaka, by the admiring gaze which they c*st upon the Captain etidentlyrr. garded him as a tohunga of great matia.

Th-<t is only a triclr, said the prophet The CapUin: But that illustrates the condition of your raeatal perctpiions, when you first read the Bible and received Chris tianity from us.

Not content, however, with this exhibition of his skill, the Captain deftly performed a number of sleight of hand tricks, causing a shilling to disappear from before the eyca of the astonished prophet, and to nestle in the hoary locks of his hair. This and other feats, a la Haselmeycr, elicited many esca lation* of astonishment, Te Whiti evinced signs of uneasiness, while many of the younger members of the tribe began ;a minute investigation of one another's wool, in the hope of being rewarded by (he dhcJTcry of something more profitable thdn is usnally found therein. Having tbui established the spp3rior skill of tho p-koba, the Captain continued :

I do these thingi iv order to prove to you that yon are not so clever as we Europeans, and tint thcie arc many things that you hare yet to learn from up. You assert that you are inspitet!, and therefore you iire worshipped here as a demi-god, but I also am equally inspired, and I toll you that joa must descend from yonr lofty pedestal and tit at the feet of Garaali*!.

The Captain's object was to destroy the prophet's mana, and to direst the minds of the natives of their belief in the supernatural powers claimed by Te WJiiti, fwhom he w gard» as by no means under the influence of fanaticism but a de?irc to increase his per. sonal rule.

Tohu, the fighting man of Parihaka, was somewhat ann>ycd at the sacrilegious way in which Te Whiti had been treated, and en. deavourcd to persuade the Prophet that tho C.:ptain was a political spy who ought to bs turned away from the settlement, but Te Whiti silenced him and claimed protection for the vititor as his guest.

Mother Siiiptox Flooks Te Wflirr.

Te Wbiti resumed the kqrero by asking " How long is it riucc Miti (Smith) dis covered th« lessous of that Pyramid ?" The Captain : Many years ago. Te Wbiti: I have prophesied about tin year 18S1 for the last 50 years. Tho Captain : Oh, that U nothing. Mother Shiptou prophesied that 400 years ago.

Here the prophet manifested consider»l>'e interest in Mothfr Shipton, and requested full particulars of that ancient wanine. His wishes having been complied with, he remarked :

Yes, you Pakehas are superior to tlie Maori* in many respects, but 1 have always known that ISBI would be an importaut year in the world's history, Earing established hinuclf en rapport with the prophet tho CapUin tried to im prove the occasion, and launched oat with. liiß well-known eloquence on the maaifold blessings of life insurance unfolding tlw mysteries of Üble3, A. B. and U., and expatiating with that singular aptilnde which cooks of long practice, on the calm resignation wi«h whicli a man takes leave ef tliis mundane sphere iv the conscious neis that his helpless wife and youthful progeny will bs thereafter *heltered from the cold charity of the world. The pathetic cloqnence with which the Captain dwelt on this view of the subject sensibly affected hta audi-nco, many of the elderly wshines were heard to bless Mm between their sobs, and when he concluded his peroration and paused for breath, there was scarcely a dry eye in tbe assemblage. Even Te Whiti raised Ihe corner of liw shirt to wipe away a tear, and in broken accents faltered out an excuse for resisting the appeal by a reference to hiiafe,_anil tho near approach of the end of all thing?. He, how-STcr, recommended Tohu to accept the bjou. 'John was about to fill up » proposal form, when it occurred to the ready mind of t lie Captain that the light ing chief s pro.*p.:eta of longevity were_ ex ceedingly small, and therefore, ho inli mated with his habitual politeness that the risk was not acceptable. In bidding a fond adieu to the Captanii Te Whiti said: "I hope you will, when ever the spirit moves you, re-visit Parihaka, and renew our conversation on the Great Pyramid." Always with an eye to business, the Captain before leaving, carefully posted in coiißpicious places a number of highly* coloured placards of the Mutual Life In surance Association of Australia, plae»'R one of the most ornate and attractive ngf» over the couch of Te Whiti. When the Captain turned in the saddle to take a last fond look a Parihaka hi descried in the distance, a number of g">y old patriarchs intently engaged in searcnui,, each other's heads; no doubt iv the hope'Jt discovering shillings, little knota_ we" fathered round the gorgeous placards, tlie boys were building pyramids in the sand, anil otheis blowing calabashes after jlic manner of the nncieut priests Avho blew t no rams' horns before the walls of .Tenctto (not Jerusalem as pi inted iv Tuesday's I»ue by a typographical sinner whose know«UK<j of Scripture lias been sadly neglected, »'!<| for which mistake—the misprint, not tae educational omission-wo owe the Captain ■ an apology.)

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, THURSDAY. MAY 20, 1880.



Special Advertisements. .'FI H I S L I X U M. 100 DOZEN 2-BUTTON KID GLOVES (Quito sound), Only Is lid per pair. A Large Stock o£ FANCY GOODS, MILLINERY, COSTUMES. PINAFORES.. SDRESS GOODS, &c., &c. To bo Sold at Nott Cash, for a 8ho:t Tiino only. DRESSMAKING ON THE PHEMISKS. Co3tumc3:mado In 21 hours' notico. A. LINABURY & CO., 201 AND 206. QUEEN-STRKET FLANNELS & "TOLANKETS ! WILLIAM RATTRAY Bogs to notify that ho IIAS NOT RAISED THE PRICES on account of the advanco In tbo prlco of Wool and tho Increased duty, but ia Selling his FLANNELS & BLANKETS at tho OLD PRICES. A Large Assohtmknt of FLANNELS!, all widths BLANKETS, all sizo?. Also. RUSSIAN DOWN QUJLTS. WILLIAM RA'I TRAY'S Family Diupery Establishment, CO, Queen-street, Auckland Opposite Eank of Now Zealand. •PSTALLISHED 185 1. W CHEAPEST i W| BEST HOUSE 5 QIUALI.T.Y IN ! THE !S| MACHINES T II A D E. I g ONLY . WTT QHAKESPEAPv & f^iO., 246, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND, ESTABLISHED 185 MILNE & nHOYCE Are NOW SHOWING their AUTUMN AND^WINTER GOODS, which will bo found to be Stylish, ot Good Quality, and Vory Moderate in Price. MILLINKRY—the Latost Parisian Styles HATS in Beavor, Felt, Straw, &c. Seal Turbans, Krai and Imitation, in Ladies' and Children's FLOWERS, FSATHKRB, HEAD-DRESSES JACKETS and MANTLBS, In Black and Coloured Cloth, Bilk, &c Fur-Lined Cloaks. Ulsters Hosiery (both ladies' and Children's) in Silk Lfsle, Merino, Cashinera, and Cotton GLOVES, in Kid, Cloth, Taffeta, &c. Undressed Kid ditto, 2 and 1 button. An Immense Stock of DRESS MATERIALS, In every style and texture, with Trimmings to match AH the Prices in Black Silks (jnst to hand In our usual favourite makes) irarkod verr low Ladies" and Children's Costumeß in groat variety Special attention is drawn to tho nABY LINEN and Children's and Ladies' UNDKR CLOTHING Department, every possible re (juiremont iv which will bo fully supplied Boys' Knickerbockers, ULiters, Hosiery. Hats Collars, &c. A Complete AEsortment of Calicos, Flannels Blanket?, Linens, &c. Dsess and ilanlle-nudiing ondiictei on thepremiies Five ycr Cent Discount allowed for Cash. MILNE & CHOYCE, Auckland, '



Special Advertisements. mHE NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY'S GARMENTS FOR MEN'S AND BOYS' ' WEAR Fit Bkttkji :: Auh Better Cut Look Better :: Aws Bettkk Made Wear Better :: abbßktterShrunk And therefore givo moro satisfaction than any other goods offered to tho public Testified to by their Thousands of Customers who purchase constantly at the NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY'S branches; Now Established in DUNEDIW WELLINGTON iNVHROARGILt, NICLSON Oamauu Wanganui Timabu Nsw Plymouth ABHBORTON NAPIKR liYTTBLTON THAMES Christchurch Auckland A Single Garment at Wholesale Prick. N. 8.: Our Now Winter Manufactures aro now Roady. 63. "TRY THIS N.Z. OVERCOAT. Shirts, Hats and Hosiery of every descrip tion at Wiiolssale Piicen, AUCKLAND BRANCH, Queonstrect (oppoalto Theatre Royal). J. FITZSIMON3, Manager. AUCKLAND CLOTHING FACTORY. LOCAL INDUSTRY. TAILORING DEPARTMENT. J. B. Robinson has the honour to an nounce that he has secured tho sorvice3 ■ of an ominont fasMonablo Cuttor from Sydney, and a competent staff of Tailors, and hag mado oxtensivo pre- I parationa for tho manufacture of colonial cloths ; nnd is now in a i position to supply Men's, Youths's and Boy's Suits mad.i to measure, at Eng lishlslop prices on the shortest notice Suits mado to order on twolvo hours' 1 notice Colonial Tweod Trousers, mado to moasuro at 13s Gd, on six hours' notice. All Tweeds guaranteed w&I shrunk. ; As it is intended to devote tho wfcolo of i tho resources of the Kstablnhmcnt solely to tho manufacture of Men's Youths' and Boy's Clothing, the present Stock of Ready-made Goods will bo sold at prime cost, to make room for thoso of our own manufacture. J. E. ROBINSON, A UCKLAND /CLOTHING T^ACTORY, QUEEN-STREKT (Two doors bolow B. Touk'a Auction Mart). J. COSCWdVE ,f CO., Having} WOUND-Ul*, their [Several BRANCHES in New Zealand, and Removed the Goods Co Auckland, have resolved to CLEAR THEM OUT REGARDLESS OF COST. m "PRINCIPAL CARPET WAREHOUSE— JL The Largest and Cheapest Stock of Tapes try. Brussels, Kelt, Kidderminster, Juto and Hemp Carpnts aro to bo soon at tho City Hall Arcade. Carpets mado and fitted to any tizo room. GARLIOK & CRANWKLL. Five z>ev Cent. Discount for Cash at time of _ Purchase IRON & BRASS rBKDSTEADS.—Upwards of 350 in i-'took to Select from, and all sizes— from 2jft. wirio to ufr. wldo. Stump, French, Half-Tester, Folding Skrotchers, Invalid's Cliair-Eo<l3. A Groat Variety of Wood Bedsteads to suit evory a'asa of customer. Children's Bodstosda and Cots (various styloa). GARLICK & CRANWELL City Hall Arcade. Five per Ctiit. Discount for Cash at thrie of Purchase. EDDINU OF ALL SIZK3 kept ready for Delivery. All our Beading iB mado at onr own Factory. Knpok Down nnd Feather Beds; Hair. Fibre, Flock end Flnx Mat trasses; Pillows and Bolsters of every kind; Spring Mattrsßeeß and PaUias-cs for any size bedstead. Mattrassea ro-mado with despatch. GARLICK & CRANWELL. Five per Cent. Dlaoount for Cash at time of Purchase. EDROOM FURNItURE-the Plainest and Handsomest—to ho eeen at tho City Hall Aroado. at Prices to suit the working man, the middle class, and tha rich ; to suit boarding-housoaad hotol-keapers. Ward robes, Chest Drawers, Toilot Tables, Washstands, Commodes. GARLICK & CRANWELL. Five per Cent. Discount for Cash ax time of Purchase. OIL.XT GLASSES and TOILET-WARE— Wo Btudy to keep such a Stock as to be able to pleaso every taste. Every Size In Toilet Glasses, and a Splendid Variety of Toilet-war&; Pier Glasses — very profcty Chimney Glasses just opened. GAULICK & CRANWKLL, City Hall Arcade. Five per Cent. Discount for Cash at time of Purchase. RAWING-ROOM AND DINING-ROOM FURNITURE always on view aDd mado to order on a short notice. Suites ready for delivery, and a Largo Assortment of Coverings to select from. Contro and Occasional Tables, Cheffloniors, Whatnots, Cornices, Fenders, and Firo-iroas. /CHURCH FURNITURK, HALL FUttNI- Vy TURK, Library and Office Furniture, Kitchen Furniture, Bolt-act!ng Boiler Blinds, Floor Cloth, all kinds of Furnish ing Goods. ' FURNISH YOUR HOUSE FJIOM THE piTX TTALL ARCADE, GARLICK & CRANWELL, P-EOrRIETOKS, Five per Cent. /Discount for Cash at time o Pv/rrcliase. IUOTIUEI i^OTICEI NEW DRAPERY. NEW CLOTHING. RUSHBROOK & BRIDGMAN i Beg to announce that Quit NSW STOCK for tho incoming Soason's Trado is Now to Hand, comprising— New Materials in Fancy Dress Goods, very cheap Sa*in Cloths, Sergca, Reps Cashmoros, French Merinos, &c, now shades Waterproof Tweeds and Ulster Cloths Ladies and Maids' Jaokots, a choico assort ment New Fanoy Woollen Goods in great variety £. Ladies' and Maids' Ulsters, all quito new Hosiery in varlety,!&o. Also, A Large Stock of Flannels, variola makers, and unusual good vaiao Blankots, all sizes, white and coloured Winceys, Wool Plaida, Shirtings, &c. A Vory Choice Assortment of NEW .CLOTHING FOR? BOYS AND MEN. Overcoats and Ulsters Boys'and Youtha' ditto ditto Crimean Shirts, Oxford Shirts, White Shirts Under-Flannels, L.W. Shirts and Panta Printed and Whito Moleskin Trousers for Boys and Men Hats, Caps, &c. A Heavy Stock of Good Tweeds Cheap Twood for Boys' wear, Blue Sorgo, Moloskins, Sco. ta~ Flvo per oent. discount'ds in the &) nl lowed upon a,'l Cash Purchasers of a)d and upwards. RUSHBROOK & BRIDGMAN, Drapers and Clothiers, Oppoaito tho Army and Navy Hotel, Upper Queen-streot. Auckland.



BA N X H OL I D A Y. Tho Banks will bo closed on MONDAY, 21th ISSO (the Queen's Birthday). Ep O R SAL E. IN LOTS TO SUIT PURCHASER:} AND ON EASY TERMS. The NURSERY GROUNDS oi the lomato Sauco Factory, St, Gaorgo's Bay Road. Apply to CHARLES WILLIAMSON. Land Ageut, Vulcan Lnne,



Tho mlsorotyo stuff hawkoil about by Itinerant peddlers, and votided in tho cheap shops uador iJie name of Schnapp3, is nothing but tho moat villanous compouuds of bad gin, This articlo is of ton fo'idand acrid, and taken into tho stomach, not onlr burns tho intoi-lincs, but act 3 with such draslio powo> on the bladccr and kidneys as often to produca chronic iuflammatlon. It U certain poison. The only truo, roliiiblo and hoalthy precaution, is Udolpho Wolfe's Schiedam Aromatic Schnapps.