SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

Him? wa^")™B Evening, 7.20 H.UM WATKR{ To . niorrow M ' ornLQg 7i33 BUN BKT.—This Kvonins, 6.19 SUN KISK.—To-ATorrow Moinine, 5.16 MOON'S AGE.-Fnll Moon, 26th 2,1 p.m.

ARRIVALS.

LAST EVENING. Wanaka, 3.3 , McGillivrny, from tho South Waiwera, scuomier, Bushcll. from tho Islands AitiJ'le. s ?., Crawford, from Whnnßarrl Kate McGregor, sch., Couch, from Napier TO-DAY. Reliance, ketch, Lawson, from Lyttelton

DEPARTURES.

TO-DAIT. Anne Milbank. p.s., Andoraon. forWhangarci Wanakn. s.a., McQillivray, for Russell Poiiceman, schooner Steer, for Russel

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

Melbourne, via South,—Te Anau, Thursday Tuuriißga—Gloneli?, Monday For Sow Plymouth and Southern Ports —

Wellington, Wot!ne33ay For Russell—lona, Monday ; Wanaka, Monday For T/mranga and Southern Ports—Wanaka, Monday Whangorei—Argyle, Tuesdays and Fridays ; • Anne Milbank, Mondays and Thursdays. Lyttelton.—British Empire. New Caledonia—Mary Anderson, early

VESSELS EXPECTED.

Caledonia, schooner, from Tcmga. Mazeppa, schoonor, from Earotonga. Sovereign of the Sea 9, cutter, from Now Cale donia. Itona, Bchoonor, from Timnru. Bismarck, H.1.G.M.5., from Samoa liiil Granvillo, ship, from .London ; sailed No vember 29 Agate, Iwrqu?, from New York; sailed Septem ber 23rd Elinor Veraon, barque, from New York; taileo lOtli November S'.ia-albro, sliip, from London; sailed Nov. 27 Trevclyan, ship (V.N.U.S.), from Londou ; load-

infr. Look Out, brit;an(in?, from Sydney. Coronet, ecbooner, from Marshall Group.

IMPORTS.

Per Reliance from Lyttelton : 930 sacks oats,

Per Waiwera from Ilarotonga: 23 tons coprs, CS sjcks maize, 6 bales cotton, 5 cwt old metal. 1,500 gallons lim?juice, 550 cocoanuts, 190 pack" ajfos dried bananos.

Per Wanalca from Dunedin: 11 cases. 2 trusses 1 bale. From Lytteltou: SO sacks malt. 23 sacks Sbcrt, IS casoi chcesc», 1 cases bacon, 1 case. From Wellington: 31 sacks bones, 3 cases, 1 ba'.ea,3 packages. From Napier: 1 case, 1 trunk package.

Tho 5 s. GTenelg will errire to-morrow morn ing from Tauranga.

Tho britantine Lapwing is now on her way from Newcastle to thi3 port with a cargo ot coal.

.Tho s.s. lona will arrive early to-morrow from Russsll and northe. n ports.

1 he barque Loch Urr proceeds to Napier to load for London.

The brig Wild Wave arrived at Port Chalmers from Kaipara yesterJay.

Tho s.s. Australia sailed from Sydney yester day, at 3 p.m., having 60 saloon and 30 steerage passengers.

The s.s. Argyle arrived last night from Whan prarei and Mangapa', with 60 sacus kauri gum, 8j oases fruit, 22 sacks fungus, 6 boxes eggs, and 2 tons cundries. Passengers:—Misses Way, T MaDuing, Rust, Kobley, Mr. and Mrs. Kcece aud child, Mre. Yalb and four children, Messrs. Alderton, Coulton, Child, Diokey, Reeco, Porter, Hey, I>. Itunciman, and four 6teerage, The Btsamor roturns to the same ports tc-isight.

The ss. Wanaka arrived last night from Tauranga and Southern ports. She experienced lino weather during the whole of the passage up, Tnuranga waa loft at 8 a.m. yesterday, and reached ths harbour at ten o'clock last night. Passengers: M's^es Tnrner, Chapman, Good^-in Clarkson, Spencer, Mesdames Senior, Moire, Johnston, jMc'.aohlao, Spenser, Messrs. Bpier, Thornton, Toncross(2). Dye, Cotter, Turner, Christie. Johnston, Walnut, Dobson, Grovy, Kag^o?, Moore, Graham, Curis, Robinson, X vans Marchmont, Kawlines. Hall, BurchhiU. Juhn sebn, "Jones. Grace, DeWolf, Therwin, CUk, Smith. I,'ougan, Lloyd, Martin, Frazcr, Thomp son, "Major Fra^er, Lieutenants Moore and Combss, Ot Pinkerton, Rev. Mr Barrows.

Tho ketch Reliance arrived this forenoon from Lyttelton, with a cargo of oats, Captain C. Lawson reportshavingleftLyttolton on the 17th, with south westerly wind, which came round to tho norta east outside, and continued in that quarter till off tho Straits. Then strong northerly breoza for thirty-six hours and subse quently east-north-east wind, which carried the vessel to Mayor's Island, it being psaecd on Tuesday nlg>t. Thenoe till arrival light easterly wind.

The schooner Kato McGregor arrived irom Napier in bailast yesterday af tornoon. She left on tho lOfi, and experienced strong north easterly gales for four days, during the whole of which timo she was beating in the vicinity of Portland Island. Light south-westerly winas to the East Cape, and thence till arrival north easterly broezed. .The foisail, forestay, and fore staysai! carried away off Caps Runaway.

Captain Bushoil, of tho schooner Waiwera, ropoi ts having passed the three-masted schooner Falcon, bound fioni this port to Funafuti, on the 21th iuetanfc, 210 miie3 to tho north-east of the Groat Barrier.

The Auckland schooner Pirate was loaning at Karoton.ua for tliis port, with pearl shell, limejnico, and cotton when the Waiwera left. Captain Tr^yto expected to leave for Auckland 01 the 11th.

1 ho barquo Cabarfeidth after undergoing an extensive overhaul, cleared at the Customs to day for Kewcaatle in ballast. Captain J McKonzie formerly of the s.s. Kina, takes command.

Tho schooner Mary Anderson entered out at tUo Customs to-day for Noumea, New Cale donia.

Tho s 3. Hero loft Sydney for this port on Tuesday last, and she may bo expected hero on Monday.

The schooner Wa'.wera arrived last evening from an island cruise. She brought a cargo of copra, maize, &c., and one passengor— Mr Cecil. The vessel has been ab3ont from port little more than three months. Captain Bushell reports having cruised through Cook's Group only, Korotonga being left on the Hth. Ha terly winds with ram squalls wero experienced throughout the whole passage. In our last evening's issue we referred to the application of the Pacific Mail Company for tho right of substituting tho steamships City of Tokio and City of Pekin, for the City of irydnoy and City of Now York. Tho following particu lars with reference to these magnificent steam ships will bo read with interest. The s.s. City of Tokio ia commanded by Commodore Maury, veteran captain of the Pacific Mail Steamship Company's fleet. Sho was bu:lt in May 1871, by Meesra John Koach and Son, at (Jhoster, Pcnn. Sho i? an iron propeller, having four mns's; four iron decks; six iron bulkheads, and is 423 ft. long at water-mark, with 18 ft. beam, and 27 8 ft. depth, tonnage being 5080. Her engines are com pound vertical direct acting, 10 boilers with 3fur naces each; saloon amidships, with revolving chalra. Registered at New Yo:k. Signal letter, J.P.N.G. Rated first-class for 20 years. Tho City of Poking ia tho saino. with the exception o£ having been launcod (by tho same builders) in March, 1871. Her signal letters are, J.P.N.F. They wero both built for tho trade between San Francisco and China and Japan, whore they have been running since their arrival in the Pacific, bringing ovor at times cargoes of nearly 5,000 tons of tea and silk.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA

The s.s, RoweDa is advertised to leavo for Dargaville, Kaipara and Hokianga on Monday next, at i p m.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Rtoskll, this day. Arrivals: lona, from the Noith, atd Energy. Suiled: Manner and lona. Passengers :— Me3srs Phillips, Wigmore, AdarneoD, Alexander, Hemp (2), McKana, Koyal Marionette Troupe, McDerraott, Boylon, Clarke, and cumcrous others.

Thes.s. lonaJleft for Auckland at noon to day,

COMMERCIAL.

" Kvening Stab Office" Saturday.

MR ALFKED BUCK LAND'S WEEKLY REPORT

At the lioymarket on Friday last, hay and B'sraw was offered in less than usual quantity, und was botter worth. A large supply of local oats met a ready sale at from 2s Id to 2a 3d the bushel; Capo barley, 2a 3d bushel. Horeo stock were in usual numbers: hacks, from £5 to £10; medium draught, from £13 to £26. Hides aud skins wero in less numbor on Tuesday laat, bui at gcod-tfalue : hides, 31d tbe lb.; skins, from Is 3d to 3s Sd each; tallow. 21s to 2os the cwt.; wool, in grease, from 7*d to Sid the lb. At Papakura, on Wednesdiy, thoro was the usual abundance of buycrs.autl a lurger muster of cattle than for several weeks. Prices were fairly sustained. At Remuor.', on Thursdajr, not many dairy or Btoxo catlo woro yarded. X rut cat'lowo;oin full number; 170 head penned. Prices lower than hitherto, from la to 2a the lOOlbs. (aoort heifers and steers railed from 22s to 15 ; aged cows, from 17s ; ship-borno oscii, ISs to 2is the lllUlta. Fat bheep woro also in linger supply than average, but kept their values. Hood wethers were, steady ft fully 2d the lb. Lambs woro plum if ul, and ranged from 03 lo 11s each. 1 'orbera of good quality ranged from 25s to 30s each.

MICSSUSIIUNTMIt AND NOLAN'S WEEKLY IISPOKT Horaoa —Thore has been a (olerablo supply a.nd steady demand, aud not much alteration in, value; an average numbor wero tubmitted h;> auction at the Durham Yards, on Friday, and were almost, without exception, at prices satis factory to vendors, although there wa3 no note worthy alterations as compared with the previous ■week. Cattle.—Dulness haa characterized the de mand for fat boasts, but other descriptions maintained their valuo. At Newmarket, on Tuesday, above tho usual numbor woro yarded, dairy stock were fairly represented and com peted for. Stores woro in averaKo numb r and lairly competed for. The biddiug for fat boasts was slow, and prices receded at least 2s Cd per lOOlbs.

Snoop.—Tho supply cf sheep was fjood, and tho demand was spirited, ivnd thero was an up ward tendency in price. Lambs wero rather tt.ircc, and cold at from Oa Cd to 10s 9d. Pi#B.— Very few were yarded, but of good description, acd cold at 3d per lb., livo wcitiht.

CHIEF POST-OFFICE, AUCKLAND.

Mails will Closb as Unubb :— This Day. For 'J hames, por Enterprise, at 6.30 p.m. For Whangarei llcadß, and Wangarci, por Argylo, at i p.m. Satuhday, 23th instant. For Waiwera, M»hu'ansi, Matakana, Manga wai, VVa'pu, and Mungapai, per lioso Casey, at 10 a.m. For Tairutt, per Klsinore, at 9 a.m. For Waihoko and Coromandel, per Coromandcl, at 11.30 a.m. For Thames, per Kotomahana, at 2.30 p m. For Waiwera, por Icma or Glcnelpr, at 1 p.m. For Taranaki, Wanganui, and Wellington, per WaDganui, at 3.15 p.m. Momday, Ist March. For Coromandol, per Coroicandol, at 11.30 a.m.g For Tauranga, Gisborno, Napier, and Southern Provinces, per Wanaka, at 3 p m. For New Caledonia, par Mary Andoreon, at 3p.ni. For Russell, Eawakawa, Waiigaroa, and Mon ■ gonui, per lona, at i p.m. For Tauranga and Opotiki.per Glcnelg.at 1 p.m. Tuesday. 2nd March.

Por b.b. Australia as follows :— For Sandwich Inlands, United States of America. Canada, British Columbia, Central and South America, and British and Foreign West indies, Japan, and China, including Hongkong, at 1 p.m. For United Kingdom and Continent of Europe, at 1 p.m. For money orders, and registered letter?, at 11.30 a.m. Late letters bearing an extra fee of sixpence, in addition to the postage, will be received by the Mail Agent on board the steamer up to the time of sailing. For Ilussell, Kawakawa, and Australian Colonies, per Tararua, at 3 p,m.

"Wednesday, 3rd March. Per s.s, Taiaroa as followß :— For India, China, Japan, Mediteranean Ports, and Continent of Europe, at 7 a,m. For Taranaki, bouthorn provinces, and Australian Colonies, at 8 a.m. For United Kingdom, via Brindi3l, and late letters for Southorn Provinces, at 8 a.m. Kornewspapers, at 7 a.m. For money oraeis, and registered letters, the previous evening at i o'clock. S. B- wish. Chief Postmaster.

" Physician, heal thyself," exclaimed the apostle, and the laconic exhortation applies to mankind, themselves thoir own, best, and truest physicanß. if they turn not a deaf ear to the " wisdom" that " crieth without"' end " uttereth her voice in the Btroct." This wisdomteacheth that there is a certain " balm in Gilead," and that balm H to be found in the remadios that have boon known to effect positive and radical cures; such, for instance, as Udolpho Wolfe's Schiedam Aromatic Schnapp.", coming to us, as it does, crowned with tho sauctlon of years of experiment, trial end use.

BIRTH.

ALLEN.—On February 25, at Puk,okura, Cam bridge, tho wife of|Kdward Allan.jun. of a Bon.

DEATHS.

GALBUAITII.-011 tho 27th Instant, at Epsom, William Galbraith; agod 61 yeara. The funeral will leave his late residence on Sunday r.cxt, at 3.30 p.m. /riends will please accept this invitation.

HOUGH.—On the 21th February, at his late residence, St. Mary's itoad.Ponsouby, William Hough ; aged 51 years.

PATTERSON.—On February 27, at his parents' residence, North Shoro, Alphonso Lorenzo, fifth Bon of Alfred and Elizabeth Patterson; aged soven months.—Dunedin papers pleaso copy.

NOTICE TO CORRESPONDENTS.

' J.S " —There is no legal barrier to the marrige of cousins, whether in the first or secoud degree.

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

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1880.

For the cause that lacks assistance, For the wrongjhat needs resistance, For tbe future in the distance,

And the good that wo csn do,

LATE this afternoon a cable despatch came to hand reporting a startling rumour of impending war with Russia. The message, which comes through Reuters Agency, appears in another column.

The return of land sales for the quarter ending December 31 confirm the Treasurer's anticipations of a marked and continued falliDg-oft'iu the revenue from that source. In 1576-77 the total amount received from the disposal of Crown lands was £870,819 ; in 1877-78 the land revenue rose to £1,440,824; during the last financial year, 1878-70, it declined to £737,694; and the Treasurer estimated only £245,000 as likely to come into the Exchequer by the aliena tion of the public estate during the current financial term. The actual amount icalised for the first three months is £66,039, or rather more than a full proportion of the estimate for the year. There appears, therefore, to be no probability of a renewed impulse in the demand for land coming to the relief of the Treasury. Wothiug, so far as we aro aware, has been done yet towards the enforcement of the Property Tax, but the great discrepancy between revenue and expenditure will leave Major Atkinson no alternative, however reluctant the Government may be to put on the screw. The accounts for the December quarter notify the unpleasant fact that the public debt was increased by £000,000 through Treasury and Deficiency Bills issued for the purpose of covering the excess of expen diture over income last year. This is de plorable finance, which, in a colony, only an extraordinary necessity will excuse, and the best that can be said of it is that tho transaction is altogether exceptional iv the history of New Zealand finance—an excep tion that should never be made again.

There is one grave mistake we are liable to fall into in our anxiety for universal educa tion—an error which has been made and is being repented of in England : we refer to the disposition to raise the standards un necessarily high, and especially for teachers. A moment's thought will demons trate the egregious folly of requiring a standard that would give a man a Uni versity Poll Degree for a teacher for infants of the labouring classes. The result in England has been not only to ruin the health of tcaohera through overwork, but to cause them to lose sight of the common sense practical side of education aud be come crammed machines, with no notion beyond cramming tho infants committed to their charge. The essentials in education for the great mass of mankind aro few and simple, and the result of over-educating those who from necessity will follow a life of labour, is more likely to be socialism and discontent than peace, happiness and con tentment. Extremes in all things are to be avoided.

SCAKED by tho frequent Continental at tempts at the life of Royalty, the Queen has just appointed Inspector Fraser, of the Metropolitan Police to be her special body guard, aud apartments arc being fitted up at Windsor Castle for that lucky polico mau and his family. The spectro of Socialism seems to be installed in all the Royal cupboards. For many years now the Royal Family of England havo lived happily, conscious of secuiity. Tho sentries at Windsor Castle have never had occasion to suspect the existence of dancer, and tho Yeomen of the Guard have become mere picturesquo appoudages of royalty. No one has feared anything. The Queen has gone abroad alnxost daily unattended by anyone |boyond a lady-in waiting or the Princess Beatrice. But suddenly a sense of suspicion (pardonable enough considering) has taken possession of Her Majesty's mind, and the propriety of providing pro:cction for the Royal person has commended itself to Mr Cross, the Home Secretary. Some people say that tho Duke of Edinburgh is the prompter in tho matter, and he, of course, has had colonial experience. Tho Home Ollico is fully apprised of tho presence in London of a number of would-bo regicides, fugitives from Berlin and St. Petersburg. These persons havo been traced to London by detectives of tho Russian und German police, .and they arc known to associate with tho English contingent of the groat socialistic brotherhood. Vera Sassulich for instance, i» said to be hand and glove with CiiKtlos Bradlaugh. It is perhaps right to be vigiJant, but we do not think the danger whicli besets continental Kings and Emperors will ever reach the Queen of England. w __^___«____

Messrs T. and S\> -Morriti had the carcase of an animal supposed to be iufeetcd with pleuro sent to their yards in High-street to-day, from tho lieighbourhood of Kllcrslic. It] was, examined by I>r!i- Goldsboro'and Unities, Vet. Surgeons .Nadon, Halstead, ami Kinloch in the presence of a number of gentleman interested, ;.'"d we under stand thoir reports will be sent 1:1 to the Attorney-General

Among the large collection O\' curios, etc., on view iv tha shop window of li '■'• ■"• N. Gamier, jeweller, of Quccn-strccf, wc notice some very useful articles made froi."l a clay found in New Caledonia byKranjjoiif* taynor. The principal object in this coustruci ion is to combine tha useful and ornamental, and, so far, tue maker has been very BilcceSi ' lUJ- Among the most usefitl of the collection IH a table bell, which, at first sight, appears to be a carving representing some native chiet, set on a nicely-worked stand of the rose wood of JNcw Caledonia. Hut inserted iv this ligure is a bell, which may be used for many purposes, and thus forms a very useful ornament for the table. The other articles comprise pipes, tobacco-pots, matchboxes, candle-sticks, etc., all formed of tho same clay aud set in rose wood, and are well worthy of inspection. Mr Kayncr, who is a political ddportd, and not a convict, holds a large number of first-class testimonials for engineering works constructed by him in France and other parts ot the world.

In the action, Hill v. Calder, in which E. S. Hill, hotel-keeper, claimed of John Calder, a landscape painter, for bonrd, lodging, and liquor supplies. Mr Mac donald gave judgment at some length, and said "I find there;would be due to the plain tilf £7 18s lOd, provided no part of his claim was subject to the Tippling Act, while, on the other hand, he can only re cover 108." His Worship then reviewed the several points of the Act, and concluded in tho followiug words:—"For myself, as I think either of the other points warrant a judgment that this case is not within the Tippling Acr, I may well avoid hampering myself with a decision on this last point. Judgment will therefore go for the plaintiff for £7 18s lid ; costs, £2 3s.

A moetiDg of gentlemen favourable to elliciently supporting tho Ouehuuga Public Library and Free Keadiug-room was held iv the Masonic Lla.ll last night, Mr Waller presiding. It was arranged that a concert bo held in a month hence, of which due aud timely notice will be given in the Stae. Experienced aud energetic sub committees were appointed, to carry out details. It i■•, anticipated that a good concert aud dance willbe the result of theirlabours.

Tl'.r following entries have been received for the Handicap Trotting Match, which i< to take place at the Ellerslio Gardens to morrow afternoon, viz. : — Burnett's Creep ing Jeuuie, Stewart's Stub Joe, D McDou ald's Akeakc, McDonald's Fantail, Montague's Dainty, and Haiford's Grey hound, Mr Smith's Blackthorn. In addition to this match thore is to be a mile race for £10 a-sidc, between a well-known little runner named Sain Goodman and a youth named Connor, i\s well as a 120-yards handicap race. A 'bus will leave Lendrum's stables for the Gardens at two o'clock to-morrow afternoon.

The North Shore and Parncll Cricket Clubs aye to play to-morrow (weather per mitting). The following are the teams :— North Shore : Burgess (2), Carter, Swanson, Wuterhouso, Wvnyard (2), McGcchie, Webster, (2), aud T. Sibbiu. ParucJl : Brook, Yates, Robinson, Nairn (2), Sadler, Brown, YVhiteside, Cromwell, George, and White.

The following will represent the Carlton Cricket Club to-morrow in tho Domaiu against the Albert Cricket Club : Messrs Hill, Cook, Ellis Moginio, Dufaur, McCor miclc, Mcara, liipley, Stove, Talbot, and Done.

A soiree was held last evening in the Otahuhu Public Hall iv the celebration of the opening of the district. A numbor of Auckland friends were present. An ex cellent tea was provided by the ladies, and subsequently a pleasant meeting was hold. The Rev. Allan W. Webb was in the chair, and delivered an instructive address on " The Denominational Attitude of the Baptist Church." Rev. John Macky, M.A., and Rev. Mr Law, took their seats 011 the platform. Rev. 11. Driver aud Mr John Brauie addressed tho meeting. A choir was present aud assisted pleasantly in the musical portion of the soiree. The whole concluded with the benediction.

The newrulefor the measurement of yactbs adopted by the Ponsouby Kegatta Club was incorrectly stated in our last evening's issue. It should have read as follows :—Multiply the length by the breadth, and the product by the depth and divide this last product by 160—the length being the extreme length between the outer edge of the stem and the outer edge of the stern post, the breadth being the extreme width, exclusive of belts or moulding, and the depth of a vertical line from the upper and outer edge of the cover ing boards to the lower edge of tho keel at the midship section.

Critical Relations with Russia.

Mr J. T. McKelvie, a gentleman well* , known in this city, has sent to the Auck , land Museum by the Lock Urr, a collection [ of curiosities, which had been in England for more than thirty fyears, also a large collection of silver and copper coins and twenty (curious medals, which will be ' regarded with much interest by intelligent visitors. ! An entertainment will be held this even ■ ing in the JDevouport Hall consisting of • ' readings, recitations, music, and a scene ; from Shakespeare, in aid of the church funds i I

War Threatened.

(BY CABLEf

[EEUTEE'S SPEOIAL. CABLEGRAMS.]

iYDNEY.

This day,

It is currently reporten here to-day that the Governor (Lord Augustus Loftus), has received a cable message from England to the effect that relations between England and Russia are in a critical state ; that war between the two countries is imminent, and that the situation will be decided in a few days s The rumour necessarily requires confirm^, tion.

CABLE NEWS.

EUROPEAN.

[UNITED PEESS ASSOCIATION. ]

Precautions in St.. Peters-

burg. LONDON,

February 24

In consoqueuco of the unsuccessful attempt to blow up tho Winter Palace, St. Petersburg, General Gourlsa has been suporcedod in the Governorship of the city by General Melicaff. Plot to Murder the Sultan. LONDON. February 26; A plot to murdor the Sultan <of Turkey lias been discovered. The Afghan. Difficulty. LONJ )ON. February 26. Di6Sensions in J-jferat Imvo been re newed. LOtNDON. February 25. In tho debate In the French Assem bly on tho Tariff Bills, M. Eouher's speech, stilting tho immense advantage of free trade for France, was loudly applauded, oven by the Left. The "Wool Sales. LONDON. February 25. Tho wool sales arc animated. 10,500 bales were catalogued today. Tho sales cease Ciirlier than was expected.

f itEUTKR'S SPECIAL CABLEGRAMS. |

Greek Conspiracy. CONSTANTINOPLE.

February 25. A Greek has been arroited at Staruboul having a number of bombs iv his possession He is suspected of conspisacy.

Attack by Orangemen.

A Number Wounded.

LONDON

Febinary 27.

An anti-rent meeting was being held to day at Port Adowu, -when a |large body of Oraußcmcn madeauattack 011 the assembled crowd. A serious conllict eiuuctl, aud a number on both sides were wounded Expected Nihilist Outbreak, St. PETERSBURGII. February 25. Fears are entertained that a serious Nihilist outbreak will take place iv the city on Wednesday next. LONDON. February 25. The Brindisi nuxils, per s.s. Norfolk, have been delivered. The Wool Sales. LONDON. February 25. At tho wool sales, to-day, 10,500 bales were catalogued^ with an active demand, and the likelihood of a further advance. The New Zealand Loat; is quoted at 105. Adelaide wheat, per 4%105., ex ware house, is O'ls.

AUSTRALIAN.

[X BUTE It S TB\.E GU A M S.]

SYDNEY,

February 20. The judge to-day pi ohibitcd tho further publication of tho evidence in the case of Shcpard versus .DibL's, by tho "Evening News." His Honor deprecated the action of the paper, which he said was demoral ising the public with prurient details. Sailed : S.s. Amtridia for Auckland. MELBOURNE. February 2G. Saturday has been proclaimed a public holiday in Victoria. The Chief Justice charged the jury in tho bank prosecutiou caso, aud then allowed thorn to be sot free until to-morrow. BRISBANE. February 2G. Tho Honourable Mr 8011, President of tho Legislative Couucil, will assume the pos ition of Acting-Governor during theabsouco of His Excellency Sir Arthur Kcnnody in England. _

Arrest of Mr J. C. Young.

(BY TELEGRAPH.)

TAURANGA, this day. Mr J. C. Younci, late Government land purchase agimt of this district, was arrested yesterday 017. three informations charging him with feloniously stealiug moneys en trusted to him in his capacity as land pur chase agent, the amounts being £51, £7, and £10. Bail was accepted for his reap pearance, himself in £l,oooand two sureties of £500 each. The case will bo brought on to-morrow.

Irish Relief Fund.

The Mayor acknowledges the following sums towards the Irish Belief Fund : -

George Boyd, £1 Is. Collected in Puuoi German settlement, £5 3s. Collected iv Awhitu.— Thos. K. Fiudall, 10s ; John Irwin, junr., 5s ; Edward Gar laud, 53 ; George J. Garland, 5a ; Hugh Evans. ss; Anthony Miictier, £5; LI. Wilson, 10s ; friend, 5.3; K. Berkeley, 5s ; August Janseu,ss; Corneilious Sullivan, ss; William Gibbs, lOjs ; Johu Hamilton, ss; Matthew Powell, ss; Lewis Widen, 10a ; Louis Le Golf, 5s ; John Garland, ss, Collected in Ixuarangi.—Thomas Weir, 10s ; W. Frasor, 5s ; W. McAllister, 10 ; S McGill, 5s ; Henry Syrnonds, 63 ; Win. Newton, ss. Total, £2 Is.

(To the Editor).

Siu,—l have met with the following testi monies of great men tho value of tho Sabbath, which I think without note or comment will speak for themselves. By inserting them In the columns of your paper you will greatly oblige.—Yours, &c, Day of Rest. If Sunday had not been observed as a day of rest during the last three ccntuiics, I have not the smallest doubt that wo should have been at this moment a poorer and less civilized people than we aro.—LOBD Macaulky. There is no religion without worship, and no worship without the Sabbath.—COUHT MONTALEMBKRT. I can truly declare that to me the Sabbath has been invaluable.—William Willbek- FOECB.

The Reserves Commissioners of the Board of Education will meet at 2 p. m. on Monday next.

There was a rumour in town yesterday that word had been received from Sydney that Mr Jfarrell, the well-known Island trader, had been drowned off the New He brides, with the crow of the cutter Lelia. The information to hand is very meagre, and requires confirmation.

TELEGRAPHIC.

{PER UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATION.)

RUSSELL, this day. John Burke was Dned £3 and cost for making a disturbance yesterday.

GRAHAMSTOWN, this day.

THE COUNTS AGREEMENTS,

It is the intention of the county author ities to tako steps to require several mort gaged companies to complete their original agreements re collateral securities, which has not been done ; and, inasmuch as Government are as much interested ki having agreements executed as the county authorities, the Council purpose asking the aid of Crown law officers, which v of course, would include the Hon. Mr Whitaker.

New Whan.— Work was commenced this morning sinking the tributcrs'wirizo from the 70ft. to the Alburnialow level. It is expected that the reet will be cut in about 12 feet, and a winze will then be carried down alongside the same, testing the value of the lode through the ground. The Alburnia Directors having conferred with their manager, aud a director (if the Whau, it has been decided that work can be com menced through tnc Alburnia workings, while the lode has boom carried to the boundary 111 low level. The use of the passes and levels is assured to tho Company by agreement with directors of Alburnia and ail such rights and piivliges, ure duly trans ferred to the New Whau Company. It was under this agreement the Alburnia obtains its right to the Whau tuuuel and workings, which proved such a boon to the Company. There was a report in circulation last night that the Alburnia would put every obstacle in the way of the New Whau working, but the report is contrary to the expressed desire of the Alburnia directors, and can only have been circulated by persons anxious to bring down the price of the stock.

NELSON, Thursday. ' About twelve days ago a man named Edgar Green went iuto tho bush in the vicinity of the Lyull. His friends have been diligently searching till yesterday, wheu thoy found the body of the unfortu nate man, whioh they buried. GRKYMOUTII, Thursday. The following are the nominations for the Greymouth Handicap :—Stevensou's Mama aud Satellite, Harry's Hero, Jones's Wanigftl, Bumble's Uedctrec and Whalebone, Nalale's Blazing Star, Clark's Elfin King, Bank, and Queen Beo. NAPIER, Thursday. A woman named Phillips, wife of a labourer at Kopua, who had been drinking heavily, yesterday attempted suicide by cutting her throats Her husband found her on the bed, bleeding profusely, as he re turuedfrom work. She isulive, and expected to recover. This day. SUDDEN DEATH. George Burton, J.P., and Chairman of the Wniroa Council, died this morning, aged 30", of serous apoplexy. WELLINGTON, Thursday. Over 100 of the unemployed have been taken on in road-making at Ihu Waimato Plains, The Wellington Naval Briyaile fired a match against the Dunediu Brigade, and made GGO. This is tho largest score yet made in tho colony. Seaman Harris was the lop score, with 70 out of a possible 84. Iv tho "Gazette." the Northern Judicial District is assigned to Mr Justice Rich mond. Mr R. S. Bush is to be the K.M. for Opotiki and Makotu, aud Mr William Gil bert Mair lt.M. for the district of Raglan. Mr J. M. 1). Waltnsley is to be chief clerk of the Laud Tax Department. CHRIVrCHUHCU, Thursday. At the meetiug of tho University Senate, to-day, there was a vety fair attendance. It was agreed that the next meeting be held at Wellington. Candidates for junior scholarships will in future be required to state the school at which they received education for the live immediately-preceding years : such information would be published in the case of successful candidates. It win declared to bo desirable that the University should acquire the power of of granting honorary degrees. The Senate resolved to prescribe no special text-book.s for tho £G degree examination. Travelling expenses of members were voted ; also £1 a day during their attendance. The Chancellor was instructed to report to the Government at the close of the session, the names of the Fellows who, by section 14 of the Act, may have ceased to follow the Chancellor. Dr. Hector aud Mr Gisborae were appointed to report from the Senate to the Governor. Tho Senate went iuto com mittee of the whole on the discussion of the report of tho Royal Commission fur higher education, but almost immediately resumed, when the committee reported progress with out asking lcare to sit again, as proposed.

This day. THE COLONIAL FIUING ATNELSON

A large number of Volunteers left yester day to take part iv the Nelson meeting. Ihe Tararua brought from Hobart Town yesterday 37 rams and 35 ewes from the ilock of jas. Gibson, which were purchased at ft very hi«h figures by Mr J. Bullen, oi Kaikoura. Tho imported cattle per Waka tipu have been quarantined, in compliance with regulations regaidiug imported horned cattle.

A society waa formally established last night, called tho Christchurch Ucc-keepcrs' Association.

DUNEDIN, Thursday. A lad named D. Wilkio was drowned ofl' Uattray's wharf to-day. £1,500 passed through the totalisator in the paddock at tho races to-day.

DUNEDIN, this day.

Robt. Irving was killed aud Hugh Me- Cairn was seriously injured at Bluo Spur while larking together as trucks came up tho incline, aud got caught by a rope beiug dragged round by the winding gear. The domestic servant, Ann Ward, was received into the Dunedin Hospital on Wednesday evening, aud had recently givon birth to a child. An inquoftt will be held. At tho City Court, Johu Newton, aged 12, charged with stealing moneys from the Geou Island Railway Station, was re manded. THE SWEEPS. In Abraham's sweep, the lirst money goes to Tcltord, Alexandra; tho second to Morkman, Pott Chalmers; ihe third to Paterson, of tho Octagon Hotel. In Dod eon's sweep, tho fust to Vallance; the second to three work girls iv a local factory, and the third to Timaru. In tho Prei-s Consultation, 11. Lyon gets first; Grant and Co., of the steamer Wellington, the 2nd ; tho 3rd, a resident of Napier. In Camerou's Consultation the Ist prize £1,000, goes to Clutha; the 2nd to G. Spooner, Dunediu; 3tdtoCapt. A. Palmer, Nelson. TIMARU. this day.

BURGLARY.

J. B. Watt, confectioner, was moused at two o'clock this morning hy a noise of sup posed burglar*. He armed himself with a poker, and proceeded to his back door, when he met a tall, stout-built man. A ferocious struggle ensued, eudiug in the trespasser escaping, and Watt securing his liar. With the aid of this, a man named John Bushloy, a stranger, wits arrested this morning and brought boforo tho Bench. He pleaded druukeuncss, but was sen tenced to a fortnight's imprisonment.

Assessment Courts.

GIIAFTON ROAD.—An Assessment Court, for the purpose of heaving any appeals that might bo made against tho valuation list of tho Grufton Road district, was held this morning. Mr R. C. Baratow presided, while Mr Ashtou, jun., represented the Board. The valuer(Rlr Ashton, sen.,) was ali-o in attendance. The assessment on Mr R. W. Moody's house was reduced from £125 to £110, while in the cases of Mr E. B. Dickson and Mrs O'Kcoffe tho descriptions were amended. The lady, it seems, had been rated for the wrong house.

Eden Crescent.—The Assessment Court for this district should have been opened in the Baptist school-room at noon to-day, but at that time Mr Barstow (the judge) aud two reporteis were tho only persons in at tendance. After tho lapse of several tniuutes the valuer sauntared up. He was interrogated with respect to the Chairmata or Secretary, but could give no satisfactory information concerning them, while the valuation list and the key of the school room were stated to bo at places consider ably removed from each other. He weut away, however, to search for the list and

in the meantime the collector arrived. Mr Barstow waited patiently till half-past 12, and as there was no sign of auyoue appear ing on behalf of the Board, he then took his leave. This negligence on the part of tho district authorities may cost the rate payers something considerable if the judge deems it necessary to order a fresh valua tion list. At any rate they will be charged with the cost of advertising etc,

Port Albert Show.

(FKOM OUR SPECIAL REPORTER.)

(BY TELEGRAPH.)

The bad weather prevented many settlers bringing stock and produce to the show. Nevertheless there waa a very good average collection—very much superior to'shows held last year in more prctcnsious, but perhaps not equally prosperous districts. The judges of live stock were Messrs l<rank Lawry, of Auckland, and Ebenezer Carter, of "Whancarei, Charles Stewart, lhomas Marcroft." The judges of Held produce were Messrs Coupland and Major, of Auckland, and Mr Whilton of Pakiri. The stewards were Messrs Edwin Marcroft and Ward. The judges gave very general satisfaction, their decisions haying been given in the most accurate and impartial manner. There was but one grumbler, but some men would grumble if an angel came from Heaven to adjudicate. The horses showed improvement, there being some good strong stock bred in the district. In agricultural horses Mr Palmer was again successful with his excellent mare which has taken prizes at Maharangi and Port Albert, Mr George Dibblo's grey mare, Celebrated Trotter, {pined two prizes. Mr Dibble also took first prize for the best bull over two years. Messrs Becroft carried oil' all the prizes in the pig class. Mr Armstrong, of Wharcliiue, took nearly all the prizes for sheep. Dairy produce was well represented. Mrs Armstrong produced the best keg of salt butter ; Mrs Judd, of Port Albert, the best fresh butter. Mr Dibble, hitherto known as the champion chece-maker of Wellaford, was depiivecl of his laurels by Mr Marsh, of Wharehine, while another Wharehine settler, Mr Edwin Marcroft showed splendid bacon and ham, for which he received two lirst prize*. Mr Marcroft was also very successful in his exhibits of field produce, gaining first prize for maize. Mr Thomas Marcroft gained second prize for maize grown at Tauhoa, Mr Edwin Marcroft received first prizes for rye grass and encks foot secJ. His best Maori pota toes received lirst prize. Mr Cray showed the linest kidney potatoes ever grown in the North. Messrs Turner and Son received fust prize for best collection of vegetable. The biggest pumpkin ccine from the Tauhoa block, grown by Mr dialled Burdctt. Mi- Mr Stag of Wharehine exhibited onions which were exceedingly fine, but not quite equal to the onion produced by the lion, member lor City West, which latter together with the great propagator at Takapuni, were the theme of much conversation, both agriculturally and politically. Mr Shepherd J.P., showed the best rhubarb. Mr Uttiog had the linest collection fruit; his col lection w;>s a credit to him. Magnum bonuni plums, weighing a quarter of a pound each, were exhibited by Messrs Partridge (lirst) aud Shephord (second). Mr Shepherd's cooking apples were prime. Mrß. M. Gubb's collection of desert apples were deservedly admired. Those will probably bo exhibited in Mr C. T. Wrens' Bhop window, Queen-street, on Saturday, together with his general collection of apples, which carried oil" lirst piize. Mr Utting shone in grapes aud pears, ex cepting the collection of tlio latter, in which he was fairly eclipsed i>y Mr Gubb. The lirst prizes for preserves was won by Kegg, Mrs Gubb, and Mrs Bacroft. Miss Florence Bradbury received lirst prize for an elegant bouquet of cultivated flowers. The exhibi tion of fruit of this district shows ars a credit to the colony in general and Port Albert in particular. Mr Becroft, the secre tary, wan very assiduous in his labours, aud very obliging to all. There were visitors from Whangatei and Mahurangi, but hundreds were prevented by the rain, wliich fell throughout the day. The following is the prize list :— CLASS A— HOKSES. Judges : Mefsrs C. Ilawken, Mauuga tipiri; C. Carter, Maugapai; and F. Lawry, Auckland. Bebt Entire—lst prize, G. Dibble. Agricultuial Horse—Five exhibits. Ist prize, W. Palmer; 2nd, H. Ilawken. Agricultural Hor.se under 3 years old — Four exhibits. Ist prize, M. W. Arm strong; 2nd, J. >V. C. Smith. Medium Draught horses—lst prize, A. Neal; 2nd, C. Judd. liacks-lst prize, G. Dibble ; 2nd, J. G. Thoraor. Nag Foal—Two exhibits. Ist prize, Geo. Thornton. Pony under 14 hands—Four exhibit's. Ist prize, G. Dibble ; 2nd, G. Dibble. Trotting Match-lst piize, G, Dibble; 2nd, F. Bray. CLASS B—CATTLE. Bull over two years—Three exhibits. l>t prisw, G. Dibble; 2nd, M. W. Armstrong. Bull under 2 yearn-Four exhibit;'. Ist prize, Becroft aud Sons ; 2nd M. W. Arm strong. 'Bull under 1 year—lst prizei I*. Cuth bert; 2nd, J. Shepherd, Cow in Milk or Calf—Eleven entiics. Ist prize, G. Dibble ; 2nd, J. \Y. (J Smith. Heifer under 3 years—Nine entries. Ist prize, 11. Bell ; 2nd, J. Cutforth. Heifer under 2 years—Five entries. Ist priz;, Becroft and Sous, 2od, Becroft aud Sous. Heifer Calf under 12 mouths.—Nine en tries. Ist prize, H. Cutforth ; 2nd, Becroft aud Sous'. CLASS C—PIGS, Sow—lst prize, Becroft and Sons. Boar—lst prizo, Becroft and Sous ; 2ud, Becroft aud Sons. CLASS D—SHEEP, Longwool Ham— Five entries, Ist prize, M. W. Armstrong ; 2nd, G. Dibble. Pen of 2-looth Ewes—Seven, entries'. Ist prizo, M. \V. Armstrong; 2nd, T. A. Gubb. l'cu of Ewes, any age—Three entries. Ist prize, S. Edgcr; 2nd, S. Edger. ltaru Lamb, any breed—Three entries. Ist prize, M. W. Armstrong; no secoud prize awarded. I'oii of EwoLambs,nny breed —Six entrios. Ist prize, M. W. Armstrong; 2ud,G. Dibble. Or-ASS X—DAIRY PRODUCE. Judges : Messrs. A. Elliot, Whangarei; C. Cuuplaud and C. Mnjor, Auckland. Keg of Salt Butter—Four entries. Ist prize, M. \V. Armstrong; 2nd, W. C. Smith.

Fresh Butter, 2lbs— Two entries. Ist prize, C. Judd ; 2nd E. Marcroft. Cheese, 151b". — Six entries. Ist prize, 11. Marsh ; 2nd, G. Dibble. Bacon, 201bs.— Two entries. Ist prize, E. Marcroft; 2ud, J. W. C. Smith, Ham, (one) —Four entries. Ist prize, E. Marcroft; 2nd, George Dibble. CLASS F—FIELD PRODUCE. Wheat, 201bs—No entries. Barley, 201ba. —No entries. Oats, 201bs.— One entry. 2nd prizo, E. Marcroft. Field beans, 201bs.—Three entries. Ist prize, C. Judd; 2nd, J, W. C. Smith. Fiold Peas, 201bs. —Two entries. Ist prize, Becroft and Son ; 2nd, J.W. C. Smith. Maize, 201bs.—Two entries. Ist prize, T. Mai croft; 2nd, T. Marcroft.

GRAfS SEEDS. Kye-giws, lOlbs. — Five exhibits. Ist prize, E. Marcroft; 2nd. Turner and Sons Cocksfoot, 101b-. — Nine entries. Ist prize, E. Marcroft;; 2nd, 15. AT. Grubb. Potatoes, Maori whito, lOlbs. — Seven entries. Ist prize, E. Marcroft; 2nd, A Neal. Potatoes, kidney, lOlbs. — Six entries Ist prize, O. 1). Cray; 2nd, F. Ulting. Potatoes (other sorts), lOlbs. — Eiyht entries. Ist prize, 4. Ncal; 2nd, E. Mar crolt. Mangolds, 2 — Six entries. Ist prize, Turner and Sou ; 2nd. J. W. C. Smith. CLASS (!— GARDEN PRODUCE. Collection of Vegetables - Oue entry. Ist prize, Tinner and Sons. Pumpkins, I—Five entries. Ist prize, C, Burdctt; 2nd, J. W. C. Smith. Onions, 10 — Seven entries. Ist prize, Mark Stott; 2nd J. W. C. Smith. I'otato Onions, 10— One cutry. Ist prize \V. Partridge. ' " Rhubarb, G stalks—Two entries. Ist prize, J. Shepherd ; 2nd, ]i. M. Gubb. CLASS 11-FRUIT. Judges: J. Wittcm, Pakari; and J. T3laekmorc, Auckland. Collection of Fruit—Two entries. First prize, F. J. Utting ; 2ml, BecrotC and Sons. Plate of Plums—Twelve entries. Ist prize, B. M. Gubb, and Partridge; 2nd, J. Shepherd. Cooking apples, G—Seventeen entries. Ist prize, Shepherd; 2nd, B. M. Gubb. Desert Apples, G—Fourteen entries. Ist prize, B. M. Gubb; 2nd, Beecroft and Sou. Collection of Apples—Three entries. Ist prize, I>. M. Gubb; 2nd, F. J. Utting. Desert Pears, G—Five entries. Ist prize F. J. Utting ; 2nd, B. M. Gubb. ' Collection of Pears—Two entries. Ist prize, B. M. Gubb ; 2nd, P. J. Utting. Grape 3, 51b3—Two entries. Ist "prize F. J. Utting. ' ' CLASS J—PRESERVES. Plum Jam, 21bs.—Nine entries. Ist prize, Mrs J. Leg»e ; 2nd, Mrs J. Legge. Peach Jain, 21bs—Four entries. Ist prize B. M. Gubb; 2nd, G. Marcroft. Honey, 21bs.— Two entries. Ist prize Becroft and Son ; 2ud, IS. M. Gubb. CLASS X—FLOWERS. Best Bouquet of Cultivated Flowers—One entry, 2nd prize, Miss Bradbury.

THE SPEECHES.

Mr Elliott, produce judge, delivered a speech. He said ho kuew there was one sore point, viz., the judging of cheese, lhe judges were unanimous that the article they gave second ytiize had a better taste. The first prize cheese was very ploa^autly llavoured. In the district lie lived in there was a vast number of nice genteel people. (A voice: We can see that by you). He notices that the Port Albert meetings were orderly. A gentleman visiting the show that day had said, after visiting Port Albert sixteen years, he could testify that he had never seen a drunkard or heard bad lan gua"e. (Great applause). The Chairman said he had often heard Port Albert people spoken of with a sneer, but behind it all it was acknowledged that they were industrious and steady. iney had a lock-up, but the only person likely to inhabit it was the keeper. (Loud cheers).

THE SOIREE. 1

At live o'clock, an abundant repast was provided in the public hall by Mr Fred Cray So large was the attendance that not half the people could be seated at once, and it was 7.30 p.m. when the tables were Cl Tncd"Eev. S. Ed»er was voted to the °h A pianofotto duet by Mrs Cutforth opened the proceedings. «cr performance was loudly applauded. , The Chairman said he would cart/ -out the old truism that the chairman had betlei say nothing X lie tclt the inspiration come over him presently to say something he Thegglee° "My bonnielass" mi ficcly •riven by the members of the Port Albcj. 1 Musical Club, under the leadership of Mr Geo Plummer, after wliich the prize-list or the show was read by the secretary, Mr Joseph Becroft. This was followed by a well-rendered song by Mr Tlios. Marcroft entitled '-No Name." Mrs Cottingham, from Auckland, sung "The Blind Girl to her IL-rp." Mr Chambers gave a recitation. Mr Frank Lawry was pleased to be a Judge at the Show, of which Mr Dibble was President. He congratulated the people (.{ the district, who appeared the most independent class of settlers in the whole colony (cheers.) The land gambling spirit had evidently not reached them. In Auckland two or three firms had a big mon opoly at shows,and one of them said to him on the wharf at Auckland, as some pedigree cattle were landed, " See Lawry this is what land sharks do for tne country, but Lawry thought the patriots ought tD present some'to the Northern people. He gave valuable advice to settlers on live stock. _ The Chairman said there was no question of deeper interest than that, to land specu lators and small land-owners. He con tended that small holdings in the hands of private individuals, was the true basis of the prosperity of any country. He referred to the Port Albert people as demonstrating this fact. . Mr Cutforth favoured the meeting with Mr Coupland of Auckland, endorsed the expressions of the Chairman regarding small holdings, and gave a good practical address. He assured them that Port nlbert apples commanded the best price in thn market. Mr Blackmore paid a high eulogium to the excellent assortment of fruit which, comprised many new varieties, all of which were accurately named. He thought the Show creditable to the community, and hoped tLey would make it the premier show of the province. A pleasant item in the programme was t;My Grandfather's Clock," by H. Clayton, who acquitted himself in a style creditable to the Telegraph Department. Mr Carter had attended most colonial shows and royal shows at home, and never witnessed so cordial a spirit as exhibited by the Port Albert people. An insti umental performance was suc ceeded by Mr Geo. Plummer, with a sou;;, "Nil Desperandum," Master Stevens gave a recitation. Mr Butler, of Mahurangi, gave a short address, detailing experiences of Port Albert, when he and six children lived a week on nothing but cabbage leaves. Port Albert people did not complain, but laboured on in f-ileut endurance. Albert laud people brought £35,000 capital to Auckland, and the settlement was rising chief amonsrst the provincial settlements. Mr Thomas Gubb aunounccd that the prize money would be paid at Mr Joseph Becroft's liou°c on Saturday. The glee, "Awake, Aeolian Lyre," con cluded tlie concert, after which dancing commenced.

The New Zealand Rifle association.

Tiik following is a list of the entiles for the NeUon competition, which commences on Monday next: — Auckland. —A. J. Barriball, E. Cooper, Ff. Cunic, S. Eady, T. Fairs, D. Hay, Henderson, James Haslett, John Haslett, J. Leigh, J. W. Lcisjh, M. J. Moore, Sergr, O'Brien, IL liosc, W. Hose, Lieut. Skinner, F. Smith, C. Taylor, and A. Woolley. Waikato.—w. Coleman. Taranaki. —E. Barriball, Lieut. Iloskiu, S. [looker, E. Okey, and E. Howell. Wamcanui. —A. Liinl. A. Strachan, Captain llawef, Lieut. D. Thurston, H. Mtisscn, P. Smith, Sergt-Major Howie, Sergt. Aicken, Lieut. Johnson, 1). McLean, Lieut. J. Thurston, Captain Walkiugton, George Cummins, A. Milne, Corp. Higgle, Scrgt. l'urncll, Lieut. Somcrvillc. Makton*. — F. Dcs Forges. Wellington. — Lieut. Bennett, C. Binnistcr, Lieut. Ballingcr, Sergt. Bal liuger, A. Balliuger, Capt. Crowe, J. Croucher, F.. Davy, A. Dixon, H. Dixon, C. France, F. France, Lieut. Gell, W. 11. Holmes, Private Hale, E. Lower, J. Mc- Lean, (}. K. MeKenzie, J. M»ir, A. P. Mason, Lieut. McCredie, Private Mcuzies, It Pionsc, W. Ros», W. J. > cott, Capt. Thonipion, C. Tandy, A. Turner, J. Robiusou. Tmiuics,—W. Armstrong J. Cochrauo, G. W. Clarke, George Downie, W. Pear son, Lieut. Gordon, A. Jcinieson, J. W. Keller, J. Pawlow, G. Price, T. Pcuk, A. Thomas, V. Weir, T. Fenton. N apish.—Sergt. Ross. Nelson.-Lieut. Adams, W. Adams, James Best, James Bennett, George Best, Sergt. Bird, E. Bradley, Corp. Beach, B. Clouston, S. Grossman, Sergt. Doige, Lieut. Harkncss, Lieut. Hunter, D. Hood, It. Kenning, C. 11. Martin, K. McCrae, James Moore, Lieut Mclntosh, C. Moore, H. Parker, Lieut. Paynter, T. Rowlings, W. Stafiord, Simpson, W. Twixr, Lieut. West, 11. Wimsett, W. Wimsett. Marlborough.— James Doize, E. Mad dock, Lieut. Sopcr. A. Sutton, Lieut, ltogcrs, C. J. Griffiths, Frank Suttou. Handy Sutton, Felix Sopcr, C. Stagge, John Turner, A. McKenzie, VV. Hood, E. Bythell. Ciiristciiuech.— Capt. Ellis, Lieut. Appelby, Lieut. Buckley. Oamaru.—C. Harding, James King, Lieut. Mori is, A. Boss. DoNEDtS.—Lieut. Black, D. Christie, P.. Dalzicl, T. Hutchinsoii, Hislop, C. A. Lees, A. Marshall, G. Millar, It, Morrison, W. Thomp-on, W, Richardson, Capt. Wilson, J. Webster, Jordan, Lieut. |Peak, Lieut. Carlo. IUVERTON.—Lieut. Acheson, V. Gil ehrist, M. Lyon, T. McKenzie, J. Win ton. Wi: Ti Ano.—F. Batger.

The Distress in the Holy- Land.

♦ TIIE following subscriptions arc acknow ledged in aid of thf! Jerusalem Soup Kitchen for the distressed ami starving poor : Amount collected, i'SG Os 6d. Garrclt Bros , £2 2s; Holland and Butler, 10s (id ;J. Phillips, 10s Oil ; M. Montague, 10s (id • W. Eyre, ss; 11. W. Snell, 10s; Friend, 10s; W. Rattray, 10s; Mason, ss; Captain Casey, £1; F. E. Ewiugtou, 10s; Ilitohins, £1 Is ; J. Wendcl, W* (id; J. Howard £1 • K. Hobbs, 10; J. L. Wilson, £2 2s ;W. S. Wilson, £2 2s; Rev. Ash well, £1 Is; T. It. Gllmau, 10s ; Friend, 2s 6d ; John Abbott, £1; P. Darby, £1 Is; Payne and Co., 53; J. Seaborn, 10s ; Henry Koesintr, jun., 10s O'd ; Ehrenfreid Bros, £2 2s ; 11. Sur man, 10; W. Anderson, 2s t'd' ; R. G. Mucky. 5s ; John Macky, ss.

North Auckland District Races.

*> Dargaville Cup.—J. Smith's b m Xan tippe, J. Lennard's b g Malvern, Cyrs. ; D. White's eh g Barney, aged ; W. Walters' to h PJscatorious. 3yrs. ; K. Dibble's m. b g loin l'mn. aged; Akuhata Haki's br g laipo, aged; D. Muun's grg The Worm, aged ; S. C. Goilb's b g Young Performer, aged. " ' Kaipara Handicap.—J. Smith's b m Aantippe, J. Lennard's b g Malvern, 6yrs. ; D. \\ bite's eh g Barney, aged ; W. Walters' j br c Piscatorious, 3vis.; F. Dibble's m. bg : 1 oin Finn, aged ; F, Dibble's m, b in N or i M, o.vrs. ; Akuhata Haki br g Taipo, aged • i D. Munu'a gr g The Worm, aged ; S. C.' 1 Goll'e's b g Young Performer, a«ed. Handicap Hurdle Bace.— F. Dibble's i m. br g Tom Finn, aged ; I). White's eh m '. lhe Lark, Syr*. ; J. H. Jilling's brf Harry 1 Mount, aged ; D. Munu's gr g The Worm, i »ged ; S. C. Gofl'e's b g Wananga, a»ed ;S. i J. GofFe's b g Young Performer, aged; i riios. Stewart's ns. eh gNo Name, oyrs. t H. W. Bakek, i Secretary, jr,

Scraps from the "Times."

LMPfIRITJM ET .LIBERTAP. _ ftj, ]>~,.,, jorrespondent of Dec, 15lh, guys that " certain Dr. Abel Schwaz writing to Mm " Wieucr Presse " poiufci out that tbcs r «f Roman quoted by Lord Bcacoimiield at t) late Guildhall banquet is none other tl. Cicero, and that the expression (now famous) " imporium et libcrta3 " Ua H altogether apatt-is to be found tow-in the close of the 4th Catiline Oratwl The correspondent adds "1W Mommsen,the.celebrated Roman Histor^ 0' to whom the "National Zeitunc" lT 0' vainly appealed for information on thesiT ject, must surely now regret havin-rsonnU to account for the expression by iosinuat that kings and ministers -are above tfi grammar," "I have not read that nns abused speech, but from a knoMedr-n r t the line taken I guecs that the Premier h^l in his mind the sentence of the end of th 9th chapter, beginning "Cogitate aninr I laboribus." Will any of your 2*: kindly help me ? r«adeta Nihilism.—Here is a scrap from "P es n , which may perhaps throw light notonlvn the secrecy, but also on the cxtraordiua local knowledge of the Nihilists, "a I port drawn up by the Generals of the arm' insists in view or the feeling amon» tv officers, upon the necessity ot proclafminf a constitution, and threatens a "ptonund mento" in case the present reprSs measuresarepresistediD." Pronunciameni/i I take to bo a diplomatic word for:mutinv now of the oliicers of the army ■ no V significant unit of ihe population £ discontented. Nihilism cannot v,m ? conliued to a few. The letter a W B bears out what the ''Times" '3 ' elsewhere, that, although the peasant^ ar3 devoted to the Czar, those who ca travel )C' akc i^ulious comparison between 1 the native and 11 countries, and it fa those person^- "ot numerous, bat f tO m rank and eduW lon 111. fl«>l. who «& stitute the teal (k>.,'°. r *" ™6 Nihilism;' 58 Communism.-l'«W lfc , bas >«isaids,, France. Listen tiiefi io , tms< ".ThePari, Municipality seems built J' n "freditim, itself, and if possible the ife^^1' 0 al-o. Last night, by 30' to 0, with 15 absv^tioiuj it .rejected the vote for the lodgli,'1' of Catholic priesl.s, Protestant pastors *!nJ Jewish rabbis', and for the repair and cm! bellishmen.tofchurcb.es . . but Mr Hero]/ himself aa advanced Republican, warned the Municipality that it could ncut ovende a statute. The decision it arrived at will bo neverlheleis a dead letter, ior the ex. puuged votes will hi restored by the Go" verument under a prerogative wielded by it of iiiiHiilliug municipal illegalities." itj. well fur the good name of France that the Government lias this power, for note what M. lioche, (on behalf of the Paris Munici. paiity) plainly said: "The object is to abolish creeds or superstition?, for clerical, ism aud. religion are synonymous," and lit added that the free disposal of church^ " would revive the movement which, had it not been thwarted by the Thermidorreaction (the fall of Kobesp'ere) would hare.defij)i. tely enfranchised our municipalities/! Such a glorification of the reign of terrot needs no comment. Very disheartening ff uot ominous, are these woids, for Frauce'iu her coming struggle, will require erert friend. Of these England is boand to'li^ as has been well observed by the firmest'oj ties—money. But England is empbati: E cull ; y a business nation, and a business in!ion equally with a man of business does - uot put money first. Botli the oae and'ibe other would withdraw' pyuudence^acasai where theie was neither principle noi steadiness. They would even £.- convertcY to enemies, on the giound that Tai)t ot principal, and unsteadiness, would be iu'rt ful to their dealings with others. Dexominationalism.— It will bete; freshing to those who are disgusted witi the dry bones of secular education to read that Prussia, the pattern of the modern' system of education, has .shown signs of life. The Berlin correspondent under date of December 17th says :—" Some time ago the municipal authorities of Elbing—atflwa, in the district of Dautzic with a prepondera ting Protestant population — announced their intention of making parochial instruc tion perfectly uusectarian, and of opening what is termed a "Simultau schufe," of school for the secular education of children of all denominations. They had received the approval of the district government, and had at no f mall cost erected a suitable schoolhouse, when they were suddenly in formed by the Minister of Public Worship, that he felt bound to interdict the pro posed step. The act ilicited no small up roar in the "Liberal Pies?," bat Hen;' Yon Puttkammer remained firni. He wished, he said, to uphold the Christian character of education, aud to permit of the church's co-operation toward tbh end, if without prejudice or partiality to any 5 existing denomination, ilu was convinced that the Chiistian elementary school wss the essential palladium of national culture, and he would not undertake the responsibility of casting cown this pillar of the country's prosperity. It was unjust, moreover, to compel a Teligious ruiuority to adopt an educational system which did violence to their conscience, and so on. The Liberals and Progressists, top ported by the Fro a Con-crvatives stubborn y opposed the motion in the House, but tin cLrico-conseivative coalition, swelled by the Polish contingent, was too much for them, the committee's report being finally adopted by 245 votes against 147- The lluascau.—ln a recent paper a list h;n been given of some forty enninwny guuncrs, and others belonging to the brave tluascar. After most of them are the words "seriously wounded," with auioti-" mation that the names of the rest of the crew could not be obtained. Now the crew was English ; in this instance we may therefore hail a memorable proof of tha proverbial com age-highest when the edds1 arc longest—of the English sailor. But in our congratulation we must not forget the Peruvian otliceivs. Brave men they mus-t liave b.cn, fur on more than ono occasion they showed the best attribute of-bravery— unsellishucss. It is said that before tlio action with 11 M -. Shah, Captain Grana gave the Fn^Lshnicn of his crtwpenniS" sion to leave the ship. If so, he must have gone into action seriously crippled, and with a certainty of defeat. Yet, aud with much to rouf c their indignation, the officere of the Huascar were loud in their praises Oi the Jshau, of the beauty of her maiiooavKS, and of the perfect skill with which she uaa Psee Didon.—ls there to be anotha Pore Uyaciuthc? One would think so from this account of the Paris correspondent, uudei date December Sth and 10th. "A Dominican monk, Pere Didon, has for the last few years succeeded to the popularity" ; once enjoyed by Pure Hyacintbe. Disciple ' on the one hand of Lncordaire, audonthe other oi Claude Bernard, tlie physiologist) he is as familhr with tlie works of Darwin and Spenser, as with those of Savonarola aud .Mossucr, and he has preached and wiitteu on the reconciliation, w rather demarcation, of theology and science. Misgivings had been expressed in .sonw quarters as to the soutidncsof his opinions,; hut the Pope, of whom ho solictcd an aDOi ence, and to whom he presented his writ- ings, encouraged him to continue Ills self- : imposed miss:o;>. A few days ngohecom; menced, with epis-JO] a! approval, acoinscw sernmni on divorce, in tile church <h St ; Philil-ju; .in KinU-, and smell w.is tlio at trao ;■ u.i lii.s eloip'OU :<■ a-d o' li s -iyiyxt, . that, ihe liuil-iing was p ..-ki-.i . •> •> ..us be fore h i aicendi d the i ulpit. People begar 1) anive at 1 p.m., though tha sermon oia, not bogin till 4, and by 12 o'clock every sat; was tilled. People wore even closely seated • on rlie slops ot the altar, on the carpet, ana on the siigl tost projection, so that tuc. iJieacher had a dilliculty in going up.lns pulpit stairs. He had still three Eoimonsto*, preach, viz., nn Christian marriage,, we power of the Church therein, and priestly celebaey ; but yesterday, at the close oi US discour.-:c, he announced that, by direction of his superior?, the course was suspend^ -and Pure Didon descends from st ' Philippe's pulpit, if uot for ever, at least for longer than ho perhaps imagines, lam • was some sensation among tlie congregation at the announced suspension, and a voice w said to have exclaimed, " It is intolerance. while many laymen and a number of priests have left their cards at the monastry » token of sympathy. "If you call ou ««. Didon," said a young priest to »u.. elae"f ecclesiastic, "excuse me for not doing aud express to him my sympathy *or SJI. has occurred." "Are you, too, among h» refractory ?" replied the old priest. . *»> but I don't think what I have just said W ceeds my right as a free ageut. In's is i r feeling of a great part of the Paris clorw- And there spake also the voice of that usu lican Church, which of all the branches « Latin Christianity, has ever been the lea» obedicut. ..ii. *i,«m- Kussiak Gold.—lt is said that tnein telligcnce of the discovery ot BuMianV^ and Russian state papers in Cabul cre-u a sensation at St. l'etersbu.g. No \W*» But what will that remarkably tbw-Ai^ people say to the following mild chattl^ the Afghan correspondent:— ln"';.f ori bo but one interpretation of the puipo"' which a sum like 12,000 Russian goldlP> _ found their way to Shore Alis £«»£ Th ei e is something to me very con icai the wesent situation; our « neV rslft ing about the streets jingling roubles in their pockets, which ««•«£„ o f intended originally to supply »5 *' iM irf die British soldiers in Cabul. . 1W '^ ipou the shopkeepers meeting W^.^ihop. neuts, and giving them change, I™°"

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR THURSDAY MAY 8 1187



'if! It ISLIXU M. 100 DOZEN 2 - BUT TON KID GILOVES (Quitu sound), Only l.'i lid per pair. A largo Stock of FANCY GOODS, MILLINERY, COSTUMES, PINAFORES, DKKSS GOODS, j &c.,»&c. To bo Suld at Net1. Cash, for a Short Tlmo only. DEESSHAKINO O:. T THE PREMISES. C'oatQiriea inatio In 21 houiV uolice. A. LINAB UE V & CO., •«i mil 'Mi, QUKKN-3XKEKT.



Special Advertisements. fiO -OPERATIVE P 111 CE S. FOR CASH. GO-OPEKATI YE P WJ. CE S AND QUICK SALE. CO-OPERATIVE PRICES A PUBLIC BSNESTIT. Wo are Selling tho Cheapest DRESS GOODS We are Selling PRINTB and CALICOS at a Small Advance on Cost. -, \ MANCHESTEB GOODS MILLINERY UNDERCLOTHING Men's and Boyu' Clothing At Co-oporativo Pric3B. FOR CASH ONLY. JUST OPENE A lot "of :: ■ a >' ■ NftW-i: •■•:•:. ::-:''. P 0 M P AD OUR PRINTS. P. ; 0. S. We havo adopted the Furo Cash System for tho following reasons :— I.—lt is fairest to both biyer and eelier, be cause, by avoiding bad debta, oar Cash Customers will not have to make good tho losses occasioned by defaulters, and the Quick Cash Returns will enable us, as Sellers, to buy more extensively, and take full advantage of cash discounts, in which gain our customers will parti cipate. 2. Tho increased business which nra.-t follow consequent on selling goods at a small advance on cost, will give our customers the same afl vantage as though they were shareholders in a Co-operative Society. 3, Our patrons will always havo a large, fresh, and well-assorted Stock to solect from. BUY YOUR DRAPERY AND CLOTHING FROM GTarlick & Cranwell, city hall arcade, QUE EN STREET AND LORN STREET. T FEW GOOD REASONS FOR MAKING YOUR PURCHASES AT TII3 NEW r/EALA.ND /CLOTHING TjiACTORY. Tho Materials aro niannfactnred In New Zealand. The Garmentsaro made in New Zealand. Tho Money is expended inNewZealand. The Stock to gelo t from is the largest in New Zealand. The Cut and Trimmings aro equal to bespoke. TheJPrices, consideringJho quality and flnißh, aro lower than those of any other house in Now Zealand. And notwithstanding the extra tariff juat imposed in Now Zealand, thoro ia t3T NO ADVANCE IN PRICES I You can still purchase A SINGLE GARMENT AT THE WHOLESALE PRICE FBOM TUB New Zealand Clothing Jt1 ACTORY. Auckland Retail Branch : quekn-strekt. Opposite Theatro Royal. f|UR /^REAT QALE OF MEN'S AND BOYS' CLOTHING, HATS, CAPS, AND SHIRTS, COMMENCES THI.S EVENING. AH tho New Shipments recently received will be sold at SALE T>RICICS ALK XT RICKS. J. COSGEAVE & CC. [ESTABLISHED A.D. 1853.1 TV7- ILLIAM "OATTRAY, DRAPER, CI OTHIEE, SILK MERCER, AND MERCHANT TAILOR, 66, QUEEN-STEEET, AUCKLAND, Has Jest Received a LARGE ASSORTMENT OF CALICOS, LINENS, TABLE DAMASKS, DAMASK TABLE CLOTHS AND NAPKINS, HUCKABACK & TURKISH TOWELS, COUNTERPANES, AND OTHER FURNISHING "REQUISITES, Which were bought during the recent depression in English Traflo, and will be offered at proportionately LOW PRICES. Note tho Address— 66, QUEEN STREET, AUCKLAND (Opposito the Bank o£ Now Zealand). HKEAT 13ABG AIMS UT R E A T JL> A 11 G A I N B GREAT BARGAINS! GREAT BARGAINS! GRE-VT BARGAINS 1 JUST OPENED, A SPLENDID LINE OK ]y/[EN'S rjUVEED gl/ITS, AT 27 s G D > Worth 455. ONE CASE jy[EN'S JTLAX gHIKTS, With Collars, AT 4s 6 D- Worth 6s Cd. ONE BALE T^THITE gUPER. gLANKETS, 13 3 6 D' Worth 20s. Inspection specially invited to OUR OWN MAKE OF BOYS' PLAITED TUNIC SUITS, From jgS. ffST Note the Address— J. B. R OBINSO N, AUCKLAND /"ILOTIIING rpACTORY, NJtXT MESSRS TONKS & CO.'S • AUCTION MART.



Special Advertisments. ■ESTABLISHED 185 5. CO CHEAPEST W BEST HOUSE 5 QUALITY IN g MACHINES THE l-*l T■BA DE. J ONLY. M !zj W W TT Q HAKESPEAB & rjo-' * 24G, * QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. established 185 5. '■jV/f ILNE & fIHOYCE Have now on view a Complete Assortment of the moat beautiful SPRING GOODS of every description, from the best Home marketa. MILTjINWUY, In Paris and Knglish STRA.W GOODS, FLOWERS, FHJATHKR3 VISITKS and MANTLK3, in Silk and Ca3h m ero JACKETS, in Coloured Summer Cloth OLIVIAS, in Cashmere, Silk, &o. CHILUKKN'S HObE, in Cotton, Lisle, and Silk rABASOL"?, UMBRELLAS, RIBBONS KID GLOVKS-Black, Whito, and Coloured; 1, 2. 1, and 6 button UNDRESSED KID GLOVES, 2 and I button. An Immense Stock of DRTCSS GOODS, In all the newest mid most fashionable styles and textures ; all marked exceedingly moderate BABY LI^KN, CIIILDiiEN'S AND LADIES' UNDHUOLOTHING, in great variety. BOYS' KNICKERBOCKERS, HOSIERY, HATS, COLLARS, KTC. A Completo Assortment oC Calicos, Flannels, Linens, &c. DRESS AND MANTLE-MAKING ON THE PREMISES. Five por Cent. Discount allowed for Caßh. MILNE & C H 0 V C E, Cheapside Hodse. T BATES, SADDLKR AND HARNESS MAKER DUKE-STRKET, CAMBRIDGE, IS NOW OFFERING: Good Strong Plough Harness from 45a per set Stock Saddles (a good comfortable article). £3 7s. Od, Strong Stock Saddles (out own make), £8 10s Gents' All-ovkb Hooskin Saddles, from £510s. Ladiks' Saddles, from &i 10s. Stock Bridles, from 7s. 6d. Buggy Habnkss (silver-mounted), from £9. A Good Supply of Fancy Goods, Leggings. Courier Bags Etc., Etc., Kto. Repairs executed with erUclonoy and dispatch by experienced workmen. i. b'~a~"t es, DUKK-STRKET, CAMBRIDGE. /~V N SALE, Keareloy'a Comblnod Reapers and Mowor Mangold and Turnip Drills Turnip SHcors Oilcake Breakers Winnowing Machi»os Lawn Mowers. Also, TO AKKIVE, PEli ' INGLEVVOOD,1 Coultor'B Corn, Mangold, Turnip, and Manuro Drills, combined Aud Ploughs, double andlsinglo Harrows noUers &c. &c. «c Thoabovo goods ore imported dlroctod rom tho manufacturers, find will bo sold cheap to make room for furthor shipments. W. J. HUKST & CO., 181. Uueon-Rtroot.



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