SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

■man watkrJ Thlß *voninpr, 11.30 lIluH WATitK'j To-monow Morning, 11.13 SUN SKT.-ThlS Evening, 5.7 <-VN UlBB.—To-Morrow Morninpr.7.4 MOON'S AGHC.-Lost Quartor, 20tb, 1119 a.m.

ARRIVALS.

liiST KVKNINQ. Guiohen, gun-boat, do Girondo, from Tahiti

TO-DAY. "Wttitakl, s.s , Kdlo, from Tiiuranga

DEPARTURES.

LAST EVENING, City of Sydnoy. P.M. s.b., Dearborn, for Sydney Southern UroBS, 8.8., Holandcr, for Lovuka TO-DAY. Waitaki. s.s , Kdio, for Russoll Omaha, brigantins, for Chatham Islands Ryno, brigantino, Fernandez, for 1 yttelton Sam Mondol, barque. Gumming, for Melbourne Baxon, sohooner, MoKenzle, forLyitelton

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

Gisborne, Southern Ports and Molbourno— Rlngarooma, Thursday j,_n«._ I-ondon-Looh Dob, loading; Chill to follow Tmiranga-Glonelg,Friday; Waitaki, Monday Whangarol—Argylo, Tuesdays and Fridays , Waitaki, Friday .. ... W/w , Ru3soll-lona, evory Monday; Waitaki, Wod-

nesday South-Taiaroa, Tuesday; Rongatira, Thursday

VKSSELS BXPKOTKD. Hero, 8.8., from Sydney and Melbourne, shortly $X£&%V^)S .oading LiiuKsume. Bhlp, (JKBM) from London: sailed May 17» Aoba, schoonor, from Now Calodonia Atotehau, sohoonor. from Harotonga Kthol, brigantino, from Timaru ~ . , Mary Andoraon, schooner, from Now Caledonia DelUnce, brlgantino. from Du'iediu Southern Cross, Mission schooner, from the

LocKon, barque. (L.11.G.V.) from London

Cablrfofdh?barqno (S.Q.M.J.), f^ Hongkong Ocean Ranwr, barn.uontine, (W.1.N.V.) from ScottSh IlltChwZlnULM) from London

Lochuapar, barque, trom London, loading Occn'a, brlgantlno, from Adelaide Jamoa A. Stowart, brtKanti.ie, from Timaru Oamaru, brißantino, from Camaru. Syron, brig U.D.N.H.), from Sydney P<;orlC3B, britfantino, trom Dunedin Flirt brlgantine (W.L.G.R). from Levuka Borealis.Vxantine. from Levuka Noi val, schooner, from Lyttelton Pirato, Bolioonor, from '1 ahiti Belle Brandon, schoonor from Line lalanaa Gael, schooner (S.R.G.B ),.from Samoa FaSco-nSrer 1 JS&K). from the Islands Agnes Donald, schooner, from HarotODßft Caledonia, sohoonor, from Tonga Glimpse, ketch, from Lovuka Mazeppa, schooner, from Karotonßa Dayspring, mission schoonor (W.N.8.M.), from Cneltan. from Adelaide: sailod 12th Brenda. brig, from Newcastlo T . - Me? Morrilies, brigantino (S.R.G.L.), from

LoouKana. barque, from Hobart Town Xnergy. schooner, from Noumea Magic, cutter, from Koso Island Albatross, schooner, from Timaru Kato McGregor, schooner, from Lytteiton

EXPORTS.

Per Southern Cross, for Tjovtika.—Bo tins biscuits, 20 barrels flour, 20 kegs and 2 cases corned beef, 12 sacks and '1 aim potatoes, 100 sheep, 6 sacks oysters, 23 packages sundries.

BARQUE SIGNALLED.

A barqno (supposed to bo tho Looh Doon, from London) was signalled as we went to preßS.

The English man o'-war Alert -was expected at Tahiti, from Valparaiso, when the Guichen left.

. Tho Orient Company's steamor Orient arrived at Plymouth from Australia on the 26tn instant.

The schooner Kdith is on tho fcorth for Samoa. She is expected to sail on Friday next. Messrs Shaw Savillo & Co's barnno Lutter worth, 883 tons, in on the berth at London for this port.

The schooner Anne Hill arrived at Invercar gill yesterday from Ureymouth. During tho passage, Oaptoin McKay was washed over board, and, owing to the darkness and a hoavy N.K. gale blowing, those on board wero unable to ro3cuo him.

The s.B. Wftituki arrived this morning from Taurantca with tho following passengers :-Mr and Mrs Shaw, Mr and Mrs Parker and family (3|, Miss O'Connor, Messrs Carr, Shonnan, Hanson, Conway, and three in tho stearaKO.

The Ringarooma will return from Russell to morrow morning, and will leave for Melbourne, via the South, at noon.

The barque Bxpeculador has cleared at the customs for the Manukau, where she will load with timber for a Southorn port.

The topsail schooner Kemlworth Is loading for Lytteiton at the Railway wharf.

The s.s. Southern Cross left last evening for Levnka -with a cargo and tho following pas sengors:—Misses Bailey Oudlip, and Hunter, Mra Bailey, Messrs. D. L. Murdoch, \V. Ladder, W. Stokes, and C. Christonsen.

The Merchant Shipping and Underwriters' Association reports tho arrival at London on July 25 of tho barquo Loch Urr, Capt. Murdoch, from Auokland. She left this port on April 8. and the passage has therefore occupied 112 days.

The brigantine Kyno sailed this mornlnet 'or Hokianga, where she is to load with timber for Lytteiton.

Tho barque Sam Mendel sailed in ballast to day for Molbourno, whero she will load for London.

The schoonnr Saxon sailed to-doy for Mercury Bay, where she is to load with timber for Lyttei ton.

The brisrantlne Omaha took her departure to day for Chatham Islands with a full cirgo and the following passengers: Mrs Reamish and two children, Miss Buis, Miss Goodgane, Messra a hand and Hood.

A French gunboat named the Gnichen last evening from Tahiti after a passage of 21 days, she is a wooden vessel of about SCO tons displicement, and carries guns and a comple ment of 100 men, and tho following officers :— Captain. M. Ie Gironde; first lieutenant, M, de Jonquieres; second lieutenants, MM. Voirin, Boachotte, and Nogarct: paymaster, M. Crayssac; doctor, M. viortrenii; She left Tahiti on the sth instant, and had variable weath°r throughout too passage. The object lofhervisit horeis to forward intelligence of theannexation by the French of the islands of Tahiti and Aioorea. She will remain hero about a weeek. and week will then return to Tahiti.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

ARRIVALS. Kangatlra, s.s.. Harvey, from the South Kowena, s.s. from "Waitara

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Russell, this day.H Sailed : lons, foi" Morth. Tha Southern Cross which arrived at 7.30 a.m.. Bails at 6 p.m. for Fiji. The Kingarooma arrived at 7.30 a.m. and soils at 6 p.m. for Auckland. WEM-iNGToy, this day. Arrived: Hawea from tho South. Arrived: H.M.S. Ealelgh, ten gnnp, from Sydney, after a voyage of eleven days. On Monday night, during the thick weather, one of tho crew fell overho rd, bntwas rescues almost immediately. She stays here ten nays, and then leaves for Plymouth, via the Falkland Islands. Port Chalmers, this day. Arrived : Arawaia from the North New Pli mouth, this day. Tho Wanaka, with the Kngli-h mail, arrived ats o'clock this morning, and.left for Nelson shortly after 8. Passengers for the South :— Mr and Mrs Rees, and Metsra White, Bauchope, and Middloton.

CHIEF POST-OFFICE, AUCKLAND.

Mails wim Closh ab Under :— Tins Day. For Whiiiangi, Tairua, Tauranga, and Opotlkl, per Glonolg, at 4 p.m. For Russell and Knwakawa, per Waitakl, at 4 p.m. For Tliamoa, per Rotomahana, at 4.30 p.m. For Thames, per Enterprise, at 6.30 p.m. Thursday. 29th Instant. ' Vot Wftiwora, To Kapa, Oraißiobnrn, and Wark worth, per Rose Casey, nt 10 a.m. For Gisborno, Napier, Sonthorn ports, and Australian Colon los, por Kingaroama, ac 11 a.m. tfor Taranaki, Waiifrnnui, WolUngton, and Lyttciton, por Rangatira, at 11 a.m. For wamo:i, per Edith, at II a.m. For Friendly Islands, per MotuLalo, at 2 p.m. H"or Thamos, por Uotumahana, at 5 p.m. Fhiday, ;Wth instant. Itor Waihoko and Coroniandol, por Coromandol, at 12.30 p.m. Por Waltara, per Lalla Roolch, nt 6 a.m. !for Wangarol Heads and Waugarol, por Argylo, at i p.m. For Wangarol Heads nnd Wangarei, per Waitaki, at 5 p.m. For Thames, pel- Kotonmhana, at 5.30 p.m. Tuesday, 3rd August. For Taranaki and southern ports, por Jliiwoii, at ll*.m. S. B Hiss, Chief Postmaster.

Meetings, Entertainments, &c.

JaLY 28, ISBO. Thoatro Royal—" Our GlrlB," 8 p.m. Lorne-stroot Hall—Hart's Oporotta Company, 8 p.m.

Tamakl West Highway Hoard Mooting—At residence of W. T. Taylor, Ksq. Mount Kdon Public Sohool—Mooting 7.30 p.m, Onohunga Masonic Hall—Bonoflt concort to Geo. Lynds, 8 p.m. loyal Parnoll Lodgo, 1.0.0.F.—8 p.m.

MARRIAGES.

BAIUUNGER-AMimiDGK.-On July 15, at the resldonco of tho brido. by tho Hoy. * Ilan AY. Wobb, Kabert, youngeßt eon of William Burringcr, of Birmingham, to Kmlly Jano, third daughter of CharlesHogor Ambridge, of Firsbucy, London.

HKDLKY-CRAWFORD.-Oa July 12, at tho UogiHtrtir's Olllco, James Iludloy, farmer, to Jane Crawford.

DEATH.

OLIVKR—On May 30,1E50. at Preston. Lanca shire En?'iia. wifo of John S. Oliver, Keg., formorly of Oriental Bank, Auekl: nd; ogud 46 yeau.

NOTICES TO CORRESPONDENTS.

Mr E. J. Kino.—You will too that tlio Council and Harbour Uoard havo consented to unlto iv making tho road aoross the debatnblo piece of ground, so that tho sugKoatod subscriptions is not rcquirod.

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

For the cause that lacks assistance, For the wroiiß that needs resistance, For the future in the distance, Ami the pood that we can do.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 23, 1880.

We hereby certify tha issue of the Auckland Evening Star Jor the week ending July 2itk, ISBO, to have iecn as under : — Monday, July 19 5,879* Tuesday, „ 20 6,164 Wednesday,, 21 6,176 Thursday, „ 22 6,243 Friday, „ 23 6,183 Saturday, „ 2-t 6,235 Total issue for week ... 36,880

* This day shows a loss of about 300 in the circulation, owing to the breakage of one of the pages as it was being sent to press.

GEORQK FRASER) Public Aocount J- ants and T. liBIGII YVHITB } City Auditors.

Tiie report of tho Railway Commis sioners, the salient features of which were published in our last ovening's issue, sounds tho note of retrenchment in public works. It is not pleasaut to buckle down to reductions, but tho colony must come to tho end of its borrowing tether some time, and we think that tho end is about reached. As far as the recommendations of the Commissioners relative to this province are concerned, they display a good deal of judgment. The works in pro gress— including the reclamation for the railway station—aro to bo completed, but the Commissioners do not recom mend proceeding with the Hamilton- Te Aroha railway beyond tho four miles which will bo taken in by tho line to Cambridge. They propose the construction of the latter railway at once. There can be no two opinions with regard to the respective claims of these districts. Cambridge has been very shamefully treated in the past. The district is. one of the oldest, most fertile, best-settled, and most productive in the colony. It has,more over, an immense back-country which is rapidly being brought under cultiva tion, and lies on the main track to the interior of the province. Statistics col lected by the settlers prove unquestion ably that the section of line between Hamilton and Cambridge would be ono of the most remunerative in New Zea land. Seven per cent interest, on the cost of construction is regarded as almost certain. Why the district should have found it so hard to obtain a proper recognition of these unquestionable claims, while others, with a much worse case, have found favour, it is hard to say; but the fact that the Railway Com missioners have declared their opinion that this line is one which the colony is fullyjustifiedinundbrtakingat once goes a long way towards creating a feeling of confidence in their decision in other matters. Their endorsement of the branch line to Waiuku also shows that their opinions have been arrived at after careful inquiry into the nature, capabilities, and population of the country, and other local circumstances.

While crediting the Commission so far with che discretion exhibited in their report, wo must dissent from tho conclusions arrived at with reference to the Northern railway. They rest, we believe, on an insufficient knowledge of the capabilities and population of the Northern country. Although we are quite prepared to admit that in the pre sent financial condition of the colony the continuation of the railway to Whangarei from Helensville- may have to be deferred, its claims are strong enough to place it high on the list among railways to be undertaken when funds are available. We do not lose bight of tho fact thut tho settlers in this part of the colony have not received that justice at the hands of the Go vernment which they had a right to expect. The Northern settlers are boing heavily taxed to pay interest on works which have not done them one shilling's worth of good, and it is to be expected that this sense of injustice will rankle in their minds until they are placed on terms of equality with settlers in other parts of the colony. We have great faith in tho North, and we believe that a trunk line of railway through the centre of the country, as a main artery into which roads could be run, is what the settlers require to give them their rightful place in the colony, and enable them to make that progress which the people and the country are capable of achieving with proper en couragement.

Until we receive the detailed tables explaining the report of the Commis sioners, and showing the cost and nature of the works allowed and dis allowed in each Provincial District, we cannot pronounce any reliable opinion on the fairness of the report as be tween the different parts of the colony. Telegrams from the South state that all have suffered pretty equally, and the feeling of not being worse than one's neighbour is reconciling members who were inclined to rebel against the ap plication of the, knife to their cm a

districts. If the recommendations aro successful in creating an impression of fairness and equality of sacrifice, we believe that fact alo&o will be produc tive of a greater Readiness to concur than has been achieved by any previous proposal enforcing tho unpleasant duty of cutting down. This result Will be aided by the conviction which is becom ing more general' the time lias

arrived when a display of patriotism is domandod from tho colonists ; when tho consideration swaying our public policy shall be less potty local interests and moi'O tho well-being of tho whole country. As Mr Moss vory forcibly said in tlio House of lloprosen tatives tho other day, tlio financial revelations show that "wo havo tlio country literally blooding to death at our foot." Patriotism calls upon every truo colonist to assist In restoring national health, and only a traitor would, mulct such circumstances, attempt to plunder tho body.

Messrs Grant And Foster have arrived safely in England. Mr Grant, writing oil June the l^th lo a friend in Auckland, says : " Wo spoilt some time in Amoricn, and only readied home on the 31st ult., after a very pleasaut voyage. My son will put our report into the bauds of the pub lishers in London .some day next week. We retain very pleasant recollections of our visit to tho antipodes, and 1 have no doubt that many will como out to tho colony as the result of our favourable report. Of course thero is ttothilig decided except in a few cases-, biU my time seems likely to be fully occupied in hearing and answering questions. I shall have to lenvo my Bons to look aftor the farms and dovote this summer almost entirely to New Zealand matters. I believe that several will come to the land of sunshine and cheap land. Jf several farmers come out, it is possible I may comu out to assist them in the selection of farms. Tho farming pursuits here aro rather better than when 1 left homo, lint still very dull - money very scarce, 'and farmers generally have lost heart as wttli as money.

There wn« Very littlo business boforo tho Board o[ Governors of tho Auckland Col logo and Grammar School yesterday after* noou. Dr. Campbell occupied the chair. The rc-loasing of eight houses in Alton Road was considered, and it wns determined to oiler the leases for sale, «t least a month before the 29th ot September, on which date the lenses expire, so that tho present occupiers might havo sufficient time for removal.

Tho annual meeting of the ratepayers of the Mount Albeit Highway District was held on tho '2O'th iust. About 25 persons were present. Mr J. T. Garlick was np poiuted chairman, and rend tho advertise ment convening tho meeting. He then called on the secretary to road tho financial statement, which was as follows:—Re ceipts ; Cash in hand, Ist July, 187!), £388 18s 4d ; rates collected, £170 2a ; subsidy from Government, £141 13s j shnroof county funds,£ll7 15s 6'd ; licenses, £'.21 17s (id ; poundage, £141054 d ; sundries, £11 11s Gd : total, £546 8s 2d.—Expenditure : Broken metal, £104 lih lid ; carting metal and ash, £416 8s 6dj forming roads, £05 18s 04; day wages, £S.'J 4s ; sinking well, £9; salaries and commissions, £10 ; poundage expenses, £10; advertising, etc., £5 lO.sd'il : total, £735 Is. Leaving a debit balance of £161 7s 2d on the 30th June, since which a further sum of £KSllss 5d has been paid.— The report was adopted. The following gentlemen wcro nominated as members of the district Board : Messrs A. K. Taylor, J. Phillipps, \V. H. Martin, Thos. Young, J. R. Currie, aud J. N. Mewbokl. The following Avas uiven as the result : Taylor, 78 ; Phillips, 7S ; Martin, 7S ; Young, 78 ; Millar, 79; Clinic, 6 ; Newbold, 6. The first live—being the old Board—were de clared elected. Mr C. B. Stone nnd Mr Newbold were elected Auditors, and Messrs Hobbart aud Currie Feuce-Yiewcrs. Tho mcetiug recommended the rate to be one shilling in the pound, A vote of thanks was passed to the chairman, and the meeting terminated.

We aro informed that by request of tho congregation of the Primitive Methodist Church, for tho benetit of persons who could not attend on Monday evening, that the Service of song, the " Fight of Faith," will bo repeated shortly, date to bo au uounccd in the Star. Tho intervening passages were audibly read by Mr Win. Laing. Rev. J. Nixon occupied tho chair, Mr Thos. Booth conducted, and Mr C. Parker presided at the harmonium,

Mr Wm. Pickctt, of Mr Reed's ollicc, In suranco Uuildings, received yesterduy a curious picture from Suit Lake City, the work of a sceptical artist, representing Brilliant Young's successor in ttic net of prayer, surrounded by lifo-)iko portraits of his sixteen spiritual wives. The ollice was thronged by visitors, nnd thickened as the news spread.

Tho stage adaptation of Scott's popular romance, "Rob Roy," was repented nt the Theatre Royal last night. The perform ance was meritorious, several scenes parti cularly being presented in a very cllectivo manner. The sketch entitled " Catching the Kcllys" followed, and appeared to be regarded with lively iutcrest. Byron.i charming comedy, " Our Girls," will be produced to-ni^ht, and if the favour with which it has been received wherever it has been enacted may be taken a.s a criterion by which to forecast results, then it should run well and draw largely. It contains the material for entertaining a huge and varied audience.

A correspondent suggests that Miss Reynolds, as the oldest servant in the Home, should be examined.

To the Editor : Sir, —May I bog tho favor of the following correction of a misprint which occurs in my communication of last cveniug ? In place of defenders of the rational faith and liberty, it should read defenders of the national faith and liberty. —I am, &c., S. Root.

The half-yearly general incet;ng of mem bers of tho Working Men's Club will be held to-morrow evening at 8 p.m., when several matters of importance to the con stitution and welfare of tho club will be in troduced and discussed, after the reception of the report and balance-sheot. The first matter will be tho necessity of registering the club under the Friendly Society's Act, and to elect a member of the committee vacant by the death of Mr John McLcoil. The condition of the library and its future superintendence will also be discussed. Three gentlemen hitherto appointed as Library Committee have shewn a laxity in the management of their department of the club, — to some members, a very important department of tho institution, which already possesses the nucleus of a good library, including Macmillan's, Blackwood's Magazinen, Cham bers' Journal, Cassell's works, and a num ber of books of reference. As the Club possesses mon of thought and intelligence among its members, we do not sec why it should not have its periodical literary and musical entertainments, and an occasional lecture of historic aud public interest.

To the Editor: Sir, —Duty obliged me to ride up Symouds-street on Sunday night last, and I was near meeting with a very serious accident, owing to the careless ness of some person in leaving a heap of stones on the road nearly opposite the New Grammar School. If I had broken my horse's knees on the stones, or had sustained personal injury by being thrown over the heap, heavy damages could, I believe, have been recovered from the guilty person. On passing down Symonds-streot on Monday, I e;iw the heap of stones still there, and they maybe thcrestill. Aseriousaccidontis,thcrc fore, yet probable in connection with the said stones. Csin you inform me, sir, whether an action would lie against the depositor of those stones at once, i.e., before the probable accident has happened ? If it would not, surely the law—for the protection of our equestrian citizens — should be amended, so as to reach not only those who have injured their fellow-citizens, but those whose acts are calculated to do so,—l am, &c, Viatok, July IS.

An entertainment in aid of the f imtls of the Ponsonby Wesleyan Sunday-schools was held in the Ponsonby Church Jast even ing, and proved a great success. Tho at tendance must have gladdened the hearts of the teachers, as the building was wcll lillcd by a most appreaciative audience. The Scyopticon turned out to be a very fine species of Ma^ic Lantern, which, by the use of the lime-light, gave beautifully clear views, about twelve feet in diameter. An assortment of views was shown, comprising several of the Holy Land and neighbouring countries. One view in this series caused great amusement, being quite nsw in natural history (it was a view of a palm tree with the lied Sea up among the branches). The second series of views comprised, members of the animal kingdom, also astronomical and amusing ones for the juvenile part of the assembly. Several piecr.s of music and readings were given to vary the proceedings; and it the frequent rounds of applause are anyindex of the satisfaction received, all present must have been well pleased with the evenings' instruction and amusements. The last scene shewn was the new version of the National Anthem, which was sung by those present, and tho

Some time ago the Harbour Board re solved to suggest to the Government tho advisability of connecting tho Tiritiri light house with the mainland by cable. The Government has now replied stating that they have Ao cable available for the purpose.

At the meeting of the Harbour Board yesterday, a letter was received trom tho Town Clerk applying for tho reserve at the foot of Hardinge-street, which had been promised as a site for public baths. The application >vas referred to the Works Com mittee in order that it might be ascertained if a more suitable sito could be ollcrcil.

A case of sudden deatli occurred this morning to the infant son of Mr William Couueld, of Mount Albert, who died in his mother's arms. Tho child was seven mouths old, and had previously shewn every sign of health, with the exception ot n, slight cold within Uie lrtst day or two. This inorniug at live o'clock, the child ap peared somewhat restless, which iuduced Mrs Conn eld to take him up in her arms, when he dropped his head aud expired, ap parently without a sigh. Information has been forwarded to Dt-. Pliilson, and pos sibly there will be an inquest held on the body.

We understand that Mr Dean proposes to give an entertainment on behalf of Mrs Donovan, who has been left a widow with live children. The case is a very deserving one, and we hope the effort will be success ful in realising an amount that will assist Mrs Donovan iv earning a livelihood for her little family.

The " Pantograph " is the sensation of the day. A great rush has been mado for the shop of Messrs Nelson and Sitnm, next Canning's, whore this ingenious instrument for tracing copies of pictures is 011 sale. 'I he process is as simple as it is ingenious. By an arrangement of triangular-wooden arms—a steel point being fixed at the end of one, and a pqucil at the end of the other —copies of drawings in outline may easily bo made. Tho steel point is traced over the picture to bo copied, and tho pencil on tho other arm reproduces a fac-siulile. Tho size of tho copy may bo varied at plea sure

A masonic meeting ot considerable im portance was held at tho Eden Lodtro,K.C, last nif^lit, when a number of installations took placo. The ceremony was conducted by brother Chapman, who commenced by investing with tho usual ceremonies lira. Jnmcs (Jarlaw an Mnster of the Lodgo. Tho following ollicors were then installed :—W. Morrison, S. VV.; G. ,1011118011, j. YY. ;T. Faultier, Treasurer; W. Rylance, Sec rotary ; T. VV. Kitt, S.D. ; Younj» Warren, ,1.1). ; 0. M. Newfion, I,U. ; Win. John son, Tyler. Subsequently refreshments wcro served and a number of toasts done justice to.

The annual meeting of tho Ilobson Vol unteer Company was numerously attended last oveniug in tho Drill Shed, Captain Uignun in the chair. About lifty were pre sent exclusive of tho ollicers, Lieutenant Connolly and Sub-Lieuteuanc J''lynn. Tho report and balauce-sheot weio of an encour aging character, showing tho company to bo iv a good financial position. The Hob nous have maintained their ground with much credit, owing mainly to the discipline and regular attendance of members. Tho election of ollicers resulted as follows :— Treasurer, Captain iJiynan ; secretary, Sergeant James O'Brien; hnanco com mittee, Sergeant Swcete, Volunteers Jennings aud T. Roe. A sum of £12, whicli Lieutenant Connolly had advanced .some tiuio, ago iv favour of the company, was ordered to be paid. Lieutenant Con nolly, however, on receiving tho amount due to him, immediately returned tbe JEI2 as a contribution to the Company's firing prizes. A unanimous vote of thanks was (•iven to this ollicer for his generous gift ; ulso votes of thanks to Mio committee and chairman for the interest they invariably evinced in the well-boiog of the company by useful service.

At the mooting of tho Harbour Board yesterday the Chairman moved, " That this Uoard pay one-half tho coat of repairing the road through Britomart reserve. He said that the other day ho had moved that this work should i:ot be done, but he had since changed his opinion. The whole ot the Beach Road was v most important thorough fare, and ho thought it a pity that it should bo closed up for want of the small expendi ture which would rendor it piissablo Mr Stone wanted to know if they hud the legal authority to expend the necessary amount. Mr Buchanan, while supporting the motion, took leave to think thut the Board was responsible for tho whole work of repair. When Mrlirett, nt Mayor, securcdauthority for adding tho reclamation streets to tbe Municipality, a great howl was raised by the Harbour Board, but now it was gene rally admitted that ho did tho correct thing. Tho Board very carefully collected all the revenuu which it couM fioni this reclaimed ground, but evinced a groat disin clination to expend ar.y monuy for its repair. Mr Manelield was opposed to any futuro outlay ou these roads until the (jue« tion ot maintenance had been Hcttlod. He thought that tho City Council whs legally responsible for their maintenance. The motion was carried agaiust one dissentient, (Mr Stone).

Tho lirst of a course of six lectures by Professor Fraser will bo given to-morrow (Thursday) cveuing in the Temperance Mall, on " Eating and Drinking;1' to be followed by others on successive Thursday evenings, ou " How to Succeed in Life," "Selecting a partner," and others of a kindred character.

The entertainment this evening ill tho Oucbunjia Masonic Hall, is for tho benelit of George Lynda, who met with a severe accident, many months ago, and which has incapacitated him from following his occu pation. Tho young man is a worthy object of sympathy, and it is pleasing to notice that Messrs. Robb, Reid, Nairn, Littlewood and a number of ladies havo kindly consented to tako part in the proceedings.

The anniversary tea meeting of the Primitive Methodist Sunday-school in the Excelsior Hall was fully attended last night. A good tea was provided by tho lady mem bers. At the meeting which followed, tho Key. Joseph Long, of Alexandra-street, presided, and delivered an jnteresting speech on the progress of the children in religious knowledge and the statistics of the school. Mr McNaughton, fhe Superintendent, read the report which showed that there were 37 boys aud 21 girls on the roll. The collections to the building fund amounted to £35, being mostly childrens' subscriptions. He hoped that the new buildiug would be commenced within three months on a piece of land at the corner of Pitt and Edwin-streets, so that they might have the new school ready at Christmas. Several hymns and speeches were given, and the meeting closed with the Doxology.

From an official return laid before the Reichstag by the Imperial Chancery we (London "Daily Telegraph ") gather that the total cost to the German, nation of enter taining the representatives of the great Powers at the famous Berlin Congress amounting to £2967 10a. So moderate an expenditure, considering the rank of the illustrious visitors and the duration of their stay in Berlin, really_ does honor to German thrift. It is, we believe, without precedent in the annals of international receptions that the outlay of the host should prove to bo far less than that of his guests.

M. Javis, a French balloonist, is about to make au attempt to cross tho English Channel iv a ballon—of course, weather permitting. No date has been fixed for the ascent; but although M. Javis findsuisowu balloon aud takes all tho risk, the authorities havo agreed to send the aeronaut the mete orological observations which will enablo him to select the most suitable time for his voyage, A steamer will accompany the balloon as far as possible, and the ascent will probably be made at Boulogne some time this month.

Tho Bridgewatcr " Mercury" contains the following notice ot the departure of Mr Henry Press, who took an active share in making up a party for New Zealand and who recently arrived in Auckland:—"On Saturday, Mr Henry P. Press, of the Tem perance Hotel iv this town, left Brtraham with his wife and family for New Zealand, accompanied with the hearty good wishes of the inhabitants generally for his future welfare. A few days since, the teachers and friends of the Baptist Sunday-school partook of a supper in the school-room, after which Mr Henry Press Avas presented with a splendid Oxford University teachers' Bible, and Mrs Presi with a hymn-book, in recognition of tho valuable seivices they have rendered tho school for many yeaiw, both aa teachersand superintendent. Well wishes were feelingly expressed for tho welfare of Mr aud Mrs Press and family in their future home in the colony to which they go. A meeting was held in the Good Templar Lodge-room, to tako a farewell of Brother Caotain Henry Press and family. On behalf of the juveniles, the superinten dent presented Mr Press's two children with a beautiful Bible each, aftor which Brother James Loviboiul, in the name of the Good Templar Lodge, presented Brother Press with a splendid album, and an address, as a token of the high esteem in which he is held by his temperance friends. Captain Press was the founder of the Good Templar movement in Bumhani in 1872. He held a master's and pilot's certificates, aud has more than once been instrumental in saving human life, for which he was in 1861 awardqd the medal of the Shipwrecked

Captain de Giroiide, of the French guni boat Ginchen, has very kindly ollercd to throw open his vessel for the inspection of the public, and visitors may depend uoon receiviug every attention from tho com mander aud his ollicers.

The St. Matthew's school choir havo changed their practice this week from Friday to Thursday evening.

It is stated, on the authority of Captain Dearborn, that though Miss Neilsou was unable to get away by tho City of Sydney, she may positively be expected next month and will play in New Zealand should sulli cicnt inducement oiFer.

Mr "and Mrs Harts' "Happy Hours'* com pany, who have earned golden opinions down South) open to-night at tho Lome street Hall, in an entirely new and original entertainment. If tho evening is fine there ought to bo a gooii house, as variety troupes are always well patronised in Auck land.

The folks at Taui'auga are milch exercised iiV their minds because of the threatened withdrawal of subsidy for the mail service between that town and Napier.

A hard case has just been reported to us. A poor woman named Armstrong, of New market, who has been supporting herself, husband, and two children, by taking in washing, the husband having been laid up for the last 12 months, aud whoso case is considered hopeless, had the ill-fortune to have her lines stripped by some heartless fellow (which clothes she has to make good). This boing a very deserving case of charity, it has been kindly taken up by J. Borlcy, of Newmarket, who will gladly receive any donations, however small, on her behalf.

CABLEGRAMS.

EUROPEAN.

[R HUT K«'S TIOLKCUtAMS.]

Ultimatum to the Porte,

LONDON,

July 26.

It is expected that an ultimatum will be sent to the Forte, summoning it to satisfy the claims of Montenegro withiu three weeks, Montenegro Levying Troops. A levy of all men capable of bearing arms is being made in Montenegro with a view to enforce its claims. Afghanistan. In the House of Commons, to-day,^ tho Marquis of Hartington, Secretary of State for India, mado a statement concerning Afghanistan and tho Amirship. He Baid he had been informed that it was impossible yet to enter iuto any negotiations regarding Kandahar and Gaudamuk. It has been deiuded by Government that no foreign iullucnce should bo allowed at Kabul, and that no British resident should bo sent there. Possibly it might be decided to scud a Mahommedan envoy instead. Irisn Tenants' Compensa tion. LONDON. July 27. In tho House of Commons to-night a bill for compensating the Irish tenants was read for the the third time on division by a majority of GG. Irish membcis voted with the majority. The Queen Interferes. It is btated that the Queen has sent a private note to the Sultan of Turkej, urging him to yield to the decision of the Berlin Conference, as required by the Great Powors. The Allied Fleet. A Rear-Admiral of the British Navy will be appointed to the command of the fleet to be composed of vessels of the navies of European Powers, which it hai been decided to send an a demonstration against Turkey iv favor of Montenegro. The Ex-Empress Eugenic. Tho ex-Empress Eugenic arrived at Ply mouth to-day from the Capo. Ayoub Khan Advances on Kandahar. CALCUTTA. July 26. Ayoub Khan has crossed tho ltivcr Hoi mond, aud it v expected that 4,00;) hor«e men will joiu tho advanced guard. Tho cavalry approached close to the British camp at Girisht, on the road to Kandahar, whither the British troops had been dov putchud to support Sherc Ali, the newly-ap pointed ruler of Kaudahar. Commercial. LONDON. July 26. Tho No 1 Scotch pig iron, frce-on-board, in the Clyde, is 565.

AUSTRALIAN.

[itKUTKU'S SPECIAL CAI!LSGK\MS.]

Ministerial Salaries. MELBOURNE, Wednesday. Mr Lcvien, member for Barwon, has given notice in the Legislative Assembly for the introduction of a bill for tho reduction of the salaries of Ministers by one-third. Tiie Victorian Crisis. MELBOURNE. July 27. Qlu the Legislative Assembly, after tho de livery of the Governor's Speech, a vote of waut-of-coulidonce in the present Ministry was taken without discussion. The result was forty-eight for the motion and thirty lire against it.

Scintillations.

11 Ho brlof; for, it is with words a3 with sun beams; tho more they aro condensed, tbe deoper thay bum."—Bouthby.

Tho adverse report of the Commissioners on the Thames Valley Railway bus created much disappointment in that district. Mr Parkins, manager of the Royal Oak Mine, at Coromundel, slipped down the winze yesterday, and was badly hurt. Billy Wilson, of the Georgia Minstrels, has beeucoaimitted for trial ova charge of receiving stolen mouey.

The jury in the native will case returned a verdict upsetting the will.

The Zealnndia Panorama lias opened at Wellington and is doing well. The soup kitchen at Christchurcb. is relieving upwards of 108 persons daily. The Maori prisoners arrived at Wellington yesterday. They seewed perfectly .com fortable and happy. Amy Sherwiu is making a name for her self iv the Eastern States as a concert singer.

Mr Hugh McKinny, the accountant at the National Bauk. Tauranga, is—wo regret to hear—seriously ill.

Mr John D. Chadwick is a candidate for a scat at tho Tauranga Highway Board.

The unfortunate Taupo still remains in statu quo at the Mount. We, "Bay of Plenty Times," havo not heard when the raising operations arc again to be com menced.

Little or no change has taken place in the condition of the Venerable Archdeacon Brown. One satisfactory feature of his case is that he is not getting weaker.

Sampson, Low, and Marston, the ■well known publishers, are bringing out a number of handbooks to Foreign Countries and British Colonies. Sir Julius Vogel, K.C.M.G., will write "New Zealand."

The editor of a Leadvillc paper meant to be complimentary when he spoke of an actress aa " this aide of 25;" but as he was over 40 she didn't take the statement as he intended she should, aud waltzed iv ou him with n meat-axe aud made him publish a statement that she was only 17.

" Will you please pass the milk, Miss Brown ?" asked a young man of a fidgety old maid at the supper table. "Do you take mo for a waiter, sir ?" she answered. " Well," he added, " as no one baa taken you thus far, aud you've waited so long, I should think you were one."

Girls among the Turcomans marry very young. Often their husbands are only 16 years old, and when^arrivingat man's estate, have already families, flocks and herds of their own.

The " Waikato Times " is of opinion that the kaleidoscopic changes which the "Herald's" leaders cviuco may be amus ing, but are certainly not calculated to exert or maintain the influence which a journal ought to exercise. Tho " Wairarapa Daily " points out that whereas iv England mon who are hard up frequently risk imprisonment by snaring rabbits, here the so-called " unemployed will not eveu use them as food. People who won't "take the goods the gods_pro vide" are not, our contemporary thiuks, greatly to bo pitied. The bridges on t,he Hamilton aud Ngaru awahia roads aie said to be in a very dangerous condition. With reference to the Bradlaush episode, Spurgeou writes :—"lu my judgment no man should be made to suffer for his reli gious opinions, and men of all creeds aud of no creed have a right to bo represented in the House of Commons if they arc

TELEGRAMS.

(FItOM OUR OWN CORRESPONPENT.)

UUSSELL, this day.

BAD ACCIDENT.

A little boy two years aud six months old, named atone, nephew of Mr George Mountain, iell into the lire, and diccHrou the ofleota of the burns. An inquest will be Held to-day. The weather still continues bad. The wiudbound colliers have sailed, INQUEST. An inquest was held yesterday on the child that died from burns. The jury returnsd a verdict of accidental death.

isrrcw FT-YMOUTH. this day.

FIRE.

A two-roomed cottage in Molcsworth- Btreet was burnt down last night at about 11 o'clock. It was owned by Alex. Uoswell, and insured for £75 iv the Standard Insurance Compauy. This is the first house that lias baeu destroyed by lire in JSew Plymouth for ten years.

[UKITEU PBKSS ASSOCIATION]

TIMAItU, this day.

A FALSE HEIR.

Charles Jones, formerly waiter at the Melville Hotel, was remanded by the JJeuch till Friday on a charge of obtaining a diamond ring from the local jeweller by falsely representing that he was heir to a fortune, and would reuuivc a remittance by last mail. Other charges of a similar nature are pending.

riMnrsTfiHflunil. this day.

NEW TEAL OF BELLS.

The peal of live bulls presented to the Papumu Church by J. X. Matson wore mug for the lirat time yesterday. Mr J. J. Turnbull, of Baxford, was admitted to the bar yesterday. A complimentary dinner to the committee of the recent Industrial Exhibition took place last night. One hundred persona were present, the Mayor presiding. The Chairman of Committee, replying to the toast o£ the evening said, in twelve or eighteen mouths' time auother exhibition on a larger acalo would bo held. THE UNEMPLOYED. One hundred audlifty unemployed applied yesterday for passes foe up country. Work was granted to 25. The Carandinis opened to a good house at the Oddffllowa tiall last night.

DUNEDIN, this day.

CHINESE SUICIDE.

On the s.h. Beautiful .Star's passage from (Jauiuru last night a Chinaman juinpcu over board. A boat was immediately lowered, but he sank before the boat could ieach him.

A movement is ou foot to retain Mr Simpson's services to this district. The ship (Hugo is at the Heads, 00 days from Glasgow.

A GIGANTIC OCTOPUS.

Tho BcuounuT Torea reports meeting au octopus 30 feet long, off Cape Kgmont, ou the Ustb.

INVERCAKGILL, this day.

THE KELLYS.

The drama of the Kollyn tvas produced last night, at (Sloan's Theatre. Uwiug to the action of a section of the press condemn ing tho play before it was heard there was a crowded house. The scenery consists of ten tableaux whicli ure enlargements of cuts from thu illustrated papers. They are connected by dialogue and action, which did not exhibit cither bushrangers or police iv a particularly favourable light. A CAPTAIN DROWNED. During* tho passage of tho Annie Hill from Greymouth to th Blulf, Captain Mc- Kay was washed overboard aud drowned.

ALARM OF FIRE.

Tub fire-bells rang out an alarm of fire at about two o'clock this morning, and num bers of peraous run in the direction of Albert-street. Superintendent Hughes rallied his men, and with hook, hose, &c, were quickly ou the spot, and discovered that the daugor was in thu l:ir«;c house recency occupied by Messrs Burton and Hirnie,* who for some time carried on a bakery buainosi ou tlm premises. Captain Butler nud his Salvage Corps were on the spot immediately after the Fire Brigade. The rooms upstairs, occupied by two ladies, were evidently the seat of the threatening clement, and from the room of Miss Clow the smoke thickened as it proceeded. Ladders were raised to the upper windows, and water rapidly applied by buckets, which speedily extinguished the llamo without doing other damage than drenching the carpets aud fur niture. Miss Clow's principal loss is the damage done to her sewing-machine. The premises aro held on lease by Mr Trcmain, of the owner, Mr James ; and singular to state, neither the lessee, nor Mr Dyer, nor Miss Clow were insured. The sign of lire was lirst seen by Mr Wm. Slator, ivho im mcdiiitcly informed Mr Hughes, of the Fire Brigade, otherwise a disastrous fire would have caused greater alarm aud much preater loss.

CHORAL HALL.-RE-UNION OF SELECT DANCING CLASSES.

Tiik weather on Monday evening was most unfavourable, but it did not prevent the votaries of Terpsichore from attending at the Choral Hall to witness and take part in the select dances of children and adults under the management of Mr Allen West, who proved his proficiency as a teacher of the popular amusement. About 200 children from the several city and suburban ladies' schools were present, also a large number o£ parents and friends of the children, who evidently enjoyed the scene with expressive delight. Mr Allen West is exactly the man for the position he occupies in the polite world—the beau ideal of his profession. He introduced the entertainment with a few remarks on the physical and healthful advantages of the art, and said he roust speak plainly and confess that the ladies of Aucklaud, at least many of them, were not graceful walkers ; in fact, he had observed that some of his pupils at the Temperance Hall turned their toes in. He hoped, however, to be able to assist in sotting them a more pleasing ex ample. There were twelve dances announced on the programme, alternating between children and adults, all of which wero faith fully performed, including Scotch polkas, lancer?, Spanish, Queen's quadrilles.country dances and others, which were enjoyed with zest by the pupih; while in the adult dauces we noticed men of years, over whose heads fifty wintera had walked, leaving snowy and significant footprints behind, reminding the spectator of the beautiful saying ot Jerrold, "Spring Blossoms for Eternity." The pauses were well filled with musical selections and recitations. Miss Kate Flood gave a well-executed pianoforte solo, which merited the applause it honestly elicited. Miss Elizabeth Cobb gave a recitation, " The Girl of Fate," in a clear and sensible manner, shewing that she understood the full meaning of the humorous story. Miss Corcoran also treated the audi ence to "Lovoof Country," au episode of the American war, which was received in a gratifying way. Miss Cunningham dis played much musical talent and taste in it pianoforte selection. The pianoforte quartettes (by four young ladies from the convent) were excellent, and almost faultless in point of exception. The dance music was Bpleudid by Mr Cook, pianist, and Mr Davis, violinist. In the interval between tho parts, refreshments were dispensed both to pupils and visitors, and relished with keen delight. Dancing undoubtedly aids in physical development, and when rationally enjoyed, tends to promote health and good humour. Mr Herbert Spencer has recently published a book on the duty of enjoyment, entitled "The Data of Ethics," in support of the proposition that tho cultivation of pleasure able consciousness is a prime duty of life. Ho is of opinion that innocent pleasure is good, because it is the accompaniment and mark of a hoalthy exercise of n useful or litc-prescrviug function. As an encourage ment to young people, this modern philosopher cousiders that while they pay due attention to moral and intellectual culture, the exhilarating art of dancing is useful and desirable. Mr Allen West is to be congratulated on his public success.

The Dunedin "Echo" thinks lawyers' wigs and gowns are rilics of tho past, and ought to be abolished. One of the ablest judges New Zealand ever had, the late Wilson Gray, never wore a wig, and never asked lawyers to wear either wigs or gowns when he sat on the Bench; but alas ! there arc few Wilson Grays. A J.P., in giving the judgment of the Court iv two assault caaes, heard uot n great way from Melbourne, thus expressed himself : "We find that he throwed water over she, and she throwed water over he, and we dismisses the cases, and gives no cuata to uobodv." ■■■— «

THE SAN FRANCISCO MAIL.

ANOTHER MYSTERIOUS MURDER

IN LONDUN

Unless the Metropolitan Police show themselves a little more successful in the detection of crime than, they have recently been, the capital of the British Empire wjII incur the reproach of affording a very inade quate amount of protection of life and limb. Ten days ago there were found the festering and mutilated remains of a woman's body in a cellar in that opulent and eminently respectably thoroughfare, Hrtrley-street. They arc declared by the medical experts to have been there for some two years, yet it was already by an accident that they were at last discovered. An inquest has been held, and an open verdict of " Wilful murder against some person or persons unknown" is returned. The police arc pursuing their investigations, and some of the evidence forthcoming at the coroner's inquest is certainly suggestive, Mr Henriquea, the owner of the house in Harloy-street, appears to have had a succes sion of not too trustwoithy servants, and he was in the habit of leaving home for two months cveiy autumn. TERRIFIC TORPEDO EXPLOSION. The royal mail steamer Moselle, Captain Jelliuo, hai just arrived at Plymouth from the West Indies, bringing intelligence of a terrible torpedo explosion in Peru, The following account of the affair is given by the "Panama Star and Herald":—"On the night of May 1, at remendous explosion is said to have taken place in A neon, Peru. A targe torpedo, of new proportions, and of extraordinary power, which was in process of completion at the manufactory of those instruments, exploded accidentally, with a report like the roar of a battery of heavy guns and a concussion of tremendous violence, shaking every house in the town, breaking all the glass in the windows, and spreading alarm through the population generally. The manufactory was blown to pieces and every inmate destroyed. Six houses adjoining were levelled to the ground, walls, roofs, woodwork, furniture, &c, broken to pieces and utterly ruined. Half-a-dozen other houses which joined on these shared nearly the same fate, and were almost completely levelled to the ground. Of the houses destroyed not a stone remains upon another, nor even is the cement to be found. The street pavements were broken up, and everything reduced to complete ruin and desolation, Of the persona en gaged in the manufacture of the torpedo scarcely a vestige was to be found. Portions of bodies impossible of identifica tion were found at some distance from the scene of the explosion in addition to which] live bodies have been recovered. The torpedo, at the time of the explosion, was in charge of Lieutenant Cardenas, of the Peruvian navy, a citizen of the Argentine Republic, named Martinez, and two or three other persons whose names are not reported. One of the workmen left fie building on an errand of some sort a few moments before the explosion, and hurrying back when the terrible report rang out through the city, was struck with terror to see that every trace of the manufactory and of his fellow-workmen had dis appeared."

INCIDENTS IN THE DISASTER TO

THE NARKAGANSETI,

There was no discipline apparent on the Nerragansett after the collision, while the oflicers and crew of the Stonington are praised for their courage and bravery. The captain of the Stonington soon learned that his boat was making water, and the for ward cargo was thrown overDoard to lighten the vessel and a sail was placed under the bow. The first two boats to leave the Narragansctt contained only men, principally foreigners. The third boat contained women and children. A child taken from the arms of its mother, who died on tha Stonington after being rescued, was saved. SAD INCIDENTS OF THE DISASTER. Mrs E. M. Soulc, of Boston, was heard to say to her child : " Nellie; if I jump will you follow me?" To which the child replied, "I will, mamma." Both were saved. Charlie Clare, a boy, was placed on a raft by his father and was saved, but the father was drowned. Mrs Frederick A. StiMson, of Atlanta, Gs., awakened by the noise, ran to her brother-in-law's state room and called to him. When they went back into the saloon where her two little children were asleep the smoke was so stilling they could not go in and save them. A moment afterwards the flames prevented oil po3Hibilty of saving tbe children. Mrs Stillson lost sight ot her brother-in-law in the struggle for life, but both were saved. Edward Mulholland and wife lost their only child, a boy two years old. SEEING HER CHILDREN DROWN. One of the saddest events connected with the horrible calamity is the case of Mrs A. P. Dix of Brooklyn. Mrs Dix waa acconj pauied by her three children and a nurse. All arc lost except Mrs Dix herself. They were all helped into a lifeboat, but when the men tried to lower the boat, water poured in and capsized it. When the life boat was righted again some of the women were cirried away, and the men abandoned the boat. Mrs Dix, her nurse, baby and little boy and girl,clung to the boat, but it was turned over in some way three times, and Mrs JJix saw her baby, her nurse and her little boy and girl washed away. Her diamond rings are embedded in the swollen llesh; the skin has been torn off her fin gers, hands and wrists by contact with the boat aad the ropes to which she had clung for life. As soon as the City of New York arrived, word was sent to Mr Dix, and he rushed to the pier and found his wife. The meeting of father and mother who had lose their entire family brought tears- to the eyes of every one. A YOUNG LADY'S EXPERIENCE. Miss Lizzie Peak of Philadelphia said :— " The steward gave me a lite- preserver. Everybody was running to see what was the matter. Most of the ladies had time to slip on their skirts. Oh, such screaming ! Mrs Brangan of Boston Highlands was with me and her little girl. We stood on the main deck and screamed as loudly as we could. Some men on the upper deck were getting a boat down. The people were jumping down from that deck into the boat iiud some into the water. All this time there was great confusion and crying. All were out of their senses, men as well as women. I asked a man (a passenger) to save me. He pushed me away and said he had enough to do to save himself. By that time the boat was sinking. The water was up to my knees on the main deck. The whole place was lit up by the fire. We could see the llames distinctly. They were scarcely twenty feet away. I knew I sliould be burned if I stayed where I was. The water was gaining on me all tho time. I went to the rail. The Captain and some other men, everybody who could help, were getting tbe last lifeboat down. Tte Cap tain told tho men to hurry up. They seemed too much frightened to help. The Captain lifted me up and put me in before they lowered her. Another lady ran to get in. She slipped and broke her wrist, but she got iv. Then they lowered tho boat, and as soon as she touched the water all the inca, the Captain and all, jumped iv. No other ladies got in. A lady and her baby, not more than eight months old, were left behind on the deck. She begged us to let her in, but the boat had floated away several feet from the steamer and we had no oais. She kept on beseeching us to save her. The last I saw of her she had her j hands raised, crying for us to come back. We had to go then, because the eteamer was becoming wrapped in flames. There was only a little spot left where the fire had not reached, and she was standing there cryiug. The gentlemen took their hats and paddled to get the lifeboat away from the burning boat. In about fifteen minutes another lifeboat, not so full as ours was, came Up and gave us two oars. A lady, a jieutletnan, aud three children were then in .tha water near our boat. They begged to get in, but we told them no, the boat would capsize. They hung on to the stern of our boat. I dou't know what be came of them after that. We saw two children, a boy about six years old and a girl a little younger, in the water. Tbev seemed to have no life-preservers. I saw them sink a little distance oft". We rowed up to the City of New York and she took us in." A FRANTIC STRUGGLE FOR LIFK. A passenger and a naval cadet were swimming about for over one hour before they were picked up. One young man was seen deliberately to shoot himself when the cries of "fire" and the boat was staking were raised. A report of a pistol was also heard in another direction, A deck hand of tho Narragansett says he jumped over board as soon as the collision took place, aud clung to a broken spar. He saw ;i boat lowered from the Narragansett over turned, and the occupauts, he thinks, are all drowned. In live minutes after the collision there were five feet of water in the bold, aud in ten minute 3 the steamer burned to the water's edge. An old lady struggling in the water was found to have an 8 months' old babe clasped in her arms —her graudchild. Tho shrieks and cries of terror of the meu aud women were terrible. A raft was made, aud tho passengers crowded upon it in such numbers that some persons fainted after getting a foothold upon it. Ropus flung from tue raft were eagerly clutched, and frantic efforts made to reach Jki!^2iiialLili2-ggJaM..-.gl..thupooplu buuU

it six inches under the surface. It ■wasi finally taken in tow by the row-boat Leonard. A Mrs Osborne threw a six. year-old child to the lifeboat, and then jumped from the main deck and was rescued. She had only her night clothes on and the child was naked. '

Wives, mothers, husbands, children, and parents all mourn lost ones in tones never to be forgotten. Some of the children rescued were stark naked, while very few of the women had anything on but their undcr-garments.

Hanlan beaten by Ross.

THE CHAMPION SCULLER VAN QUISHED AFTER A WELL-ROWEn KACE. U

Providence, K. 1., June 17, Hanlan has at last been beaten—beaten so badly that the tears rolled down his checks as he drew up to the boathome after the race. Yet he had started off grandly. The report of the pistol had not died away before his boat had her nose shoved ahead of his competitors, and he went down the river in his old style, leadinc them all. We all thought it was going to be one of his playing races. We looked to sec him stop his boat and dip his hands in the water and wet his head. But he did nothing of that sort. He pulled, and pulled nobly, for a mile and three-quarters, and was beaten that early in the race.

Hanlan had been feeling well enough apparently. This morniDg he sat in the boathousc, surrounded by Riley, Plaisted Teneyck, and Koss, and his eye was clear his sxin brown, and manner perfectly qufot and self-possessed. He joked with his com. panions. Kiley said something about beingl happy if he could come in ahead of Lee, and Hanlan said:

" If you want to see a race, look at Boyd and me."

Then he turned and went to leathering his sculls, a beautiful pair juat received from Toronto. He wa3 as lively as a cricket, and full of good (spirits. 0n» of his backers said to him : " Mcd, we can't place a cent on you without tremendous odds," and Hanlan laughed. Thea with what splendid form and nerve he appeared' when the signal gun called the men to the start. He rowed up by the grandstand. There wasn't a quiver of the nerve, and his boat spun through the water without a splaah. The great crowd—they say about 50,000 people were present—cheered as he< shot by, and the only response he gave naj to quicken his stroke. He pulled over to: his position, which was just under the sandy bluff bank of the Seekonk River,

Then he waited. 1 he Englishman, Boyd, with a seemingly sluggish motion drew alongside of Hanbo, and the little Canadian, BtiH full of good spirits and confidence, passed the timetrithj jokißg remarks. When Riley, brown asm* organ-grinder, and red with his coloun,'-,. drew up in line, Haulau craned his neck , out and seemed to tj watchiug closely h« recent antagonist's stroke. Then there came the smiling Plaisted, blue as to color, and little as to form. He quietly ranged himself in the line. There were Dempßey —Courtney's old antagonist—and i.cc, who might have but didn't win in England, and Teneyck of the Hudson, and the Canadian j giant, Gaudier. These were comparatively unknown scullers. There came down the river a man as J nearly naked as it was possible to be and be decent. He was a man whose great muscles were ro knotty and sinewy that their play coald be easily seen Irom the grand stand. He looked as though yon• might hit his body blows with a sledge hammer and have the blows resisted. He is said to have complained of his boat, but he sent it spinning through the water—old; tub as he described it—in a manner that led men who have an eye to such things to predict that he would come in second. This was the Nova Scotian, Wallace Ross. fle! drew up to hia position em the Providence side of the river, just under the yacht of Stevenson, the actor. He was at one end of the line and Haulan at the other. It was a pretty sight as they lay there in line, 50,000 people on the shore, the river to the rear white with the sails of yacht»' and lively with small boats, bands playing, • cannon booming, submarine torpedoes throwing great gets ot water high in tbe am Amid all this hubbub there came the report of a pistol, and then twelve brown, and brawny backs went forward, and the; , delicate, almost invisable little shells darted away. But in iialf-a-dozen strokes yon could see what power there was in the lit tie Canadian's body. The nose of the boat went ahead foot by foot, and speedily V was leadiug the remaining eleven—running, ';.. right away from them. That excited bo> " s wonder. Everybody expected that. Awaj' down the course he goes, still widening tho gap. But suddenly he stopped. "He is. going to wet his head," says some one in the judges'boat. " No, he isa't. Did yon see how sudden and jerky tlxat stop was? Do you see him clap his hands tohia side?" There is something the matter with tbe *| great sculler—something serious: for here comes the Nova Scotian at terrific pace, S' lessening the gap every minute. The '' referee. Wm. Curtis, ordered his boat over I to Hanlan. " What is the matter, Ned ?" " My side hurts me." And then Hanlan bends over his oars again. .But the power was gone, at least the power to prevent another man from get- ; ting the lead. Ross has already passed ~ him, and is pushing away for the upper ! Stakeboat at a great pace. Still Hanlan plies his oars. He goes through all ths form of rowing, and even dow keeps his boat well in the lead of all the others.except Ross. It seems as though every stroke he rows must be giving him pain. Still lie keeps at it. But now the Saratogian aa well as Iloss seems likely to lead him. , Riley is rowing wonderfully well. Turn- , ing his head quickly, and seeing Hanlan so : near, he spurts, and gains, and then shootß by ; and at last lliley's dream is realized— he has passed Hanlan. In tbis order they reach the stakeboat. Ros?, making a broad sweep, goes around, and is on his way home as Riley gets half way round, and as Hanlan reaches the boat. These three scullers are on the homestretch when- Gaudier, Lee, Teneyek, Delano, Plaisted, and Boyd turn in the order named. It was not going to be rapid work on tbe homestretch. The wind was blowing up thfl river strongly, and there was a sea on. nan lan, after turning, tried to Bpurt. It was' painful to sec the champion struggle against the inevitable. He could not doit, and at last, after rowing about an eighth of a mile, he rested on his oar, a beaten, sick, and v probably permanently disabled man. He saw one after another of the men who here tofore would have been as infants against him, pass by, and, Avith the tears rolling down "his cheeks, he paddled down tha stream. Meanwhile Kiley and Ross were having a grand race. So were some of the others ; but the press boat was too far behind to distinguish one from the other. Riley pressed Ross very bard, but the Nova Scotian would not lot him come neaier than three lengths. Then thsy came down the course. When they came in sight of the people on the grand stand, who saw that this seemingly naked man, and not the champion in the blue and white colors, wa» ahead, they asked one another : "Why, Ross is coming; where's Han lan r But Hanlan was nowhere to be seen. Riley's red colors were seen close behind Ro3s, and then the others came along ia a bunch so close that it was impossaiole - to distinguish them. Against this heavy wind, and with his boat shipping water, Ross came rowing a magnificent Btroke, and at last passed the starting pou™ in 29 minutes and 54 seconds, fol lowed by Riley in 30 minutes and 30J seconds, and Tcncyck in 30 minutes ana 58 seconds. As to the others, no rocora was kept. Plaisicd is said to have comes in fourth, though Gaudier claims tbat ho did, and Boyd, the mysterious Englishman, was certainly last. And away, away behind alii slowly paddling along, was the great cham pion. Hanlan's face was very (pale as ne drew up alongside the grand stand, and n« rowed like a man suffering. When &c came to the boathouse he got slowly won the boat, and at ouco received medical at tendance. His friends say that he hurt nis side, and there is no doubt about this, »<» there is reason to fear that the hurt is per manent. A gentleman who saw him eav» to-night: "1 fear that was Ned Hanians last race. He has ruptured bitnsetf. Whether this is so or not his friends do noj _ say.butat all events Hanlan has been piacco. uudei- medical treatment, and is in Beow sion. It is said that his tbree races tw« spring have beeu too great a.strain on ninii and that his friends feared ho was under-

taking too much. • iSfflH Previous to tbe professional race mere was an amateur race of three miles, w»wj, was won by Holmes, of Powtuckett, m *•,• rains. 44secs, followed by Gaisel in iimv» sSsecs, Laing in 23mins lOsecs, MurrayJ u 23mins lejsecs, Buckley in 23unns sosec», aud Hayden in 23mins 48secs.

How many people are aware that alock, of the hair of all too American President from Washington to Fierce ispreserveam,, the Patent uffioo at Washington,• *3Sj practice was only abandoned m Buchanan*, tUlt"is not probable that the Govenn««»* will take any steps this session mw ~ -view of.amending the law .ia res P _»£

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR WEDNESDAY, JULY 28, 1880



Special Advemißementa. A L E, IN CONSEQUBNOB OF EXPIRATION OF LEASK. MILNK & CHOYCE would beg to inform their frlenda and the public that this will bo POSITIVELY the LAS <• WKKK of their SALB, in consequenca of Expiration of their Lease. After THIS WEEK the few Winter Goods -which may be left from Solo will be Cleared Oat at SALK PRICES. TIT ILNK & riHOYCE, OHEAPSIDE HOUSE, QUEEN-STREET. TlOtfAL INSURANCE /COMPANY <FIRE|AND LIFJf). CAPITAL £2,000,000 With Unlimitbd Liability of tub Share holders. Accumulated JJuiula tnjhand EXCEED .. ~ £4,000,000. Urvknue :—■ From Flro Preminms £776,000. From Life Premiums .. .. .. £216,000. Exclusive of Interest on Investments. This Company continues to accept FIBE KlsK.B on every description of Inaurablo Pro perty AT THE LOWEST HATES OBTAINABLE OLAIMS FOR LO33KS are Promptly and Liberally Adjusted* without reference else where, and immediately paid at the Company's Bankers in Auckland. GEO, W. JONES, Chief Agent for Provlnco ot Auckland. Office: Shortlund street. Muy 22,1880. Influential Agents required for the Suburbs j . and throughout the Province where tho Com- * yw. •!« not ftfaMailv rflprßaeiited.



Special Advertisements. A U.CKLAND CLOTHING FACTORY. LOCAL INDUSTRY. TAILORING DEPARPMKNT. J. B. ItoniNSON has tho honour to an nonnco that he has secured tho sorvlcos of an eminent faßhlonablo Gutter from Sydney, and a competont staff of Tailors, and has mado oxtonslvo pro paratlons for tho manufacture of colonial cloths; and is now in a position to supply Men's, Y.ouths'B and Boy's Suits mad 6to measure, at Kng llshlslop prices on tho shortest notice Suits mado to order on twolvo hours' notioo. Colonial Twocd Trousers, madol to moiisuru at 13s Cd, on six hours' notice All Twoods guaranteed woll shrunk. As it Is intended to devoto tho whole of tho resources of tho Establishment solely to the manufacture of Men's Youths' and Boy's Clothing, thoprosont Stock of Ready-made Goods will bo sold at trims cost, to mako room for those offour^own manufacture. J. B. ROBINSON, AUCKLAND /CLOTHING ITjiACTORY, QUffiEN-STREKT Two doors below Mr Tnnk's Auction Mart). ■VTEW BOOKS.—UPWARDS OF J3I EIGHTY VALUABLE WORKS, by leading authors, iuat added to the Library of tho Young Men's Christian Association, compris ing:— Round'tho World with General Grant, 2 vols. l.ifo of Bishop Selwyn, 2 vols. Fossil Mon. Harnionios of tho Universe Idfo of Dr. Win, Amot. Life of Dr. Ladle, L.L.D. George McDonald's Latest Works Sm'lea' Lives of tho KnuiDcors. 1 vols. Australian Abroad. Tho Crar Fish, by Huxley Day of Kest, IS7U. Weekly Welcome 1870 Zululand. Fivo Years Penal Servitude, &c, &c. TERMS, 23 Gd PER QUARTER. Library open from 12 noon till 10 p.m. SPECIAL TO FARMERS. CHEAP MANURES. FINE BONEDUST, from .. .. J37 run ton BONKFLOUR, „ ■• .. £8 SUPERPHOSPHATE £9 „ GUANO of all descriptions. Special Quotations for Largo Quantities. W. J. HUKST & CO., 101, QUBEN-STKEET. We have received a CONSIGNMENT of 350 LADIES' CLOTH JACKETS, and 530 LADIES' and CHILDREN'S WATER PROOF MANTLES. They will be offered to the Public at HALF-PRICE. J. COSGSAFII $ CO. LOVES! PRINCIPAL GLOVE WAREHOUSE! GARLfCK & CRANWELL Intend always to keep a Largo Stock of Gloves to suit every clacs of customer. Besides Thread, SilK, Cloth, and other seasonable Gloves, they have now on sale, Gr° 0D TWO-BUITON Kid Gloves (Coloured), Is lid. Those are a Job lino, and worth a groat deal more. One Two, and Three-Button, at la 3d (Slightly damaged). Wo havo Ju9t Oponcd up a much TDETTER GLOVK, in all sizes, viz.— One-Button Josephines, new colours One-Button ditto Black Tho public will generally be obtainable to the very gEST and Fash'oaahle Gloves at tho City Hal Aroade. We have just received a largo assortment of SIX-BUTTON Black Kid Gloves FOUR-BUTTON Black ditto THRKK-BUTTON ditto ditto TWO-BUTTON ditto ditto ONK-HUTTON ditto ditto ONE-BUTTON Ist choice Coloured Joseph inos. Will be sold at CO-OPERATIVE CASH PRICES. GARLICK 8s CRANWELL-, City Hall Arcade, Queon-atreet, Auckland. EX 'SAM MKNDKL,' from London, ex ' OAMUiLE,' from Now York, NEW GOOD 3by these vessels Jnst Opened by Garlick & Chanwell. Tapestry and Brussels Carpet, new designs Black & Gold Fringes) VeiyhandsomeforCor- Bullion & Coloured f nicesfc Gipsy Tables 3, 31, i. and J J-feot Iron Bedsteads 2-3, 3<6, and 12-feet Oilcloths Fancy Carpet Occasional Chairs Foldinor Ladies' Work Tables Davenports, Whatnots. Coffee Tables Marble-top Cheffoniers. Walnut Centre Tables Toiletware, Toilet Glasses Children's Chairs, Iron Cots, Perambulators Door Mats, American Cradles, Cane Chairs And various Yankee Notions wo invite in spection of. GARLICK & CRANW EL L, CITY HALL ARCADE, Queen-street, Auckland. riIHE NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY'S GARMENTS FOR MEN'S AND BOYS' WEAR Fit Better :: Arb Better Cut Look Better :: Are Better Made Wear Better :: are Better Shrunk And therefore give more satisfaction than any other goods offered to the public Testified to by their Thousands of Customers who purchase ponstantly at the NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTO .X'S BRANCHES. Now Established in Dunedin Wellington invkroaroiix nklson Oamaru Wanoanui Timabu Nuw Plymouth Asiiburton Napier Lytteiton Thames Christohuboh Auckland A Single Garment at Wholesale Prick. N. 8.: Our New Winter Ma nfaetures are now Ready. C 3. "TRY THE N.Z. OVERCOAT. Shirts, Hats and Hosiery of every desorip tion at Wholksalk Prices, AUC XL An"s B RANCH, Queen-street (opposite Theatre Royal). J. FIIZSIMONS, Manager /CLOTHING AND DRAPERY SEASONABLE AND CHEAP. AT RUSHBROOK & BRIDGMAJN'S. Particular attention is directed to the following lines :— BLANKETS, ALL sizes 10-inch Heavy White Twill Sheeting, at Is per yard FUR MUFF 3in variety, and to bo cleared at half-price NEW FANCY WOOLLEN GOODS-Squares, Polkas, &c, to be cleared off cheap New Galoon uress Trimmings, bought a Job. and to be cleared at leas than quarter wholesale prices , T , Tr , m ™^~ Girls' Maids', and Ladies ULSTERS A Job Lot of Ladies' Alpaca Umbrellas, at 2s 6d ; a bargain FLANNELS, from 9d per yard Winter Hosibby—A large variety Girls' and Women's, Plain and Striped. 9d per pair New Costume Cloths A line of Homespun at 7Jd per yard Carpet Bags, cheap 4. Job Lot of Boys' Inverness Capes, very cheap Gents' Waterproof Tweed Overcoats Men's Flannel Undershirts, our own make, 3s 94 Boys' Black Cloth Trousers, a Job lino, to be cleared at 6s 9d per pair MEN'S HOSIKHY. very cheap A strong line of Worsted, halt hose, Is per pair Cr.OTHiNG and Drapery Goods of every description, at very reasonable rates, and 5 per cent (Is in the fill DISCOUNT allowed off all UASII Purchases of 20s and upwards. RUSHBROOK & BRIDGMAN, JUNCTION DRAPERY WAREHOUSE, Opposite the Army and Navy. Hotel, ,