SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

num WATTt)™1 Evening, 7.30 HIGH WALil] To-morr. - Morning, 7.53 PiA:? SET.—This Hw.ilng, 5.57 i UN RISK.—To-Morrow :.I ruing,G.ls MOON'S AGE.—Full Mcon, 27th, 1.2 a.m.

ARRIVALS.

LAST EVENING,

CLnsraao, brigantino, Yates, from Melbourne

TO-DAY. Glenolg, s.s., Farquhar, from Tauranga Queen, echooner, Jones, from Hoklanga lieward, schoonor, Pcarco, from Tauranga

DEPARTURES.

LAST EVEN'KG.

Annie Wilson, schooner, far Whangarei

TO-DAY. Bing*roomn, s.s. Chatfleld.for the South Fanny Kelly, ketch, MoDonaid, for Whangaroa

VESSELS EXPECTED.

John Bull, barque, frcm London ; February 10. Loongana, barque, from Hobart Town City of Sydney, P.M. 8.5., from San Francisco ;

April Bth Syren, b.-jg, from Sydney Borealis, brigantino, from Levuka Island Lily, brigaatine, from Chatham Island Fjlcon, schoonor, from tho islands Edith, sohoonor. from Tonga ■Sybil, schooner, from Tahia Transit, sohoonor, from Tahiti . ~ Penguin, s.s , from tho -.oath; Thursday night Caledonia, schoonor, from Tonga. M.'iHcppa, schooner, from Knrotongo. Bismarck, H.1.G.M.8., from Sydnoy M -Tion. echooner, from No'i'oik Island. Elinor Vernon, barque, from iNew York; sailed 10th November . , , Treyclyaa, ship (V.N.H.S.), from London ; load- City of Quebec, barque, from London ; sailed

January 2 Ccniill-?, brig, fiom Now York CoiOnot, schooner, from Marshall Group. M'.rcia, barquo, torn London ; sailed Doo. 3J }! 110 Brundon, schooner irom J.ino Islar.ua I.thintl Lily, brigantino, from Chatham Islands Clara Hargreaves, barque, from Nowcr.stls. Lo_iDo3, barquo, from Lonrb.n ; sailod Fob, in.

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

London-Loch Urr, to-morrow; to load L'.-vuka—Mog Morrilles, t.-iuorrow Tonga—Myrtlo, to-morrow . Nur'tolk Island—Southern Cros*, Saturday. Tauranga and South—Penguin, Monday Gisborne, Southern Ports, _"d Melbourne—

Ringarooma, to-morrow Sydney—Arawata, 13' h „ „ ~ Rmsell-looa, every Monday ; Fcngatn, Friday Li ttelton—Earl Granvilla 'lV.hili and islsnds-Pirato, loading Tauranga—Gienclfcr, Vti&iZ' a ~~t* For New Plymouth and Southern Ports- Wanaka, on arrival of tho U'ngUsh_Aluh Whangarei—Argyle, Tuesdays and Fridays

__iIPORT3. Per Clansman, from Melbourne:— 1303 bates boneduit, 53 sacks do., 75 sacks Kiiano, 7 cases wine, 10 tons super-phosphate, 127 cases sulphuric acid, 300 kegs powder.

EXPORTS.

Per Minnio Haro, for Napier: G5 tona railway iron, 2,500 feet timber, 114 pkgs general mer chandise.

Por ltinerarooma, for tho South: 15 boxes tobacco, 50 sacks grass-seed, 17 sacks Hoar, 3 box"3 gold, 30 sacks oysters, 7 bag 3 nu_, 13 dozen flower pots, SG pkgs.

Inwards Coisrwian.-Ranfratira, from Bm rior. with 50 tons (Irowood; Parseveranoe, from Sandspit. with 300 bushels aand; Queen, from ?To_la-ea with 30 tons bart, i totara.piles,7 h do-., and 2 bundles skins ; Reward from Tau anaa via Moreury Bay. with 31.100 foot timber. I- Outwards CoABtwME.-Opotl_l.fcr Mercury Pay; Rangatira, for Omaha; Nancy, for Thames, with 10 tons flour; Isabel for Mate koua, with 2,000 drain pices; Leo, for Waiheke; .lorsevoranco, for Waiheke I Zillah, for Thamos.

The brigantiuo Cknsman arrived from Mol bo-irne shonly after dusk last evonlnK, and having a quantity of powder on bo»rd, sho anchoted at tho powder ground. Captain Yates reports havihg left .Melbourne on March 10th. and Fort Phillip Heads 011 tho 11th and sighted Three Kings on Suoday la.t. Light easterly winds wero experienced all. tho way across. Tbe Clansman's car^o consists of nonedust, acids and powder. Tho topsail s"hooner Annie Wilson sailed yes terday for Wangarei, where shelsto load with coal for Kaipara. At tho Utter pert, sho will tako in a cargo cf timber for D-nedin.

Tho mission schooner Sonthern Cross will not leave for tho Islands until noon of Saturday next. Sha is now talcing in stores, Sec. at tho outer eastern teo of tho Queen-str cot Wharf.

An unsuccessful attempt to raise tbe s.s. Tau po was mado yesterday. Anothor attempt was fri have been mado to-day, and sanuulno oxpeo tations of ul imato sucoese wore hold. ' Tho ship Karl Granviilo clsarei at tho Cns oim to-day for Lyttolton, where she Is .to load wth grain for London. Tho schoo-or Minuio llara cleared to-day tor Napior with a cargo of railway iron. 'the schooner Opotiki proceeds to Mercury Biy to load with ,timbor for Napier, Bho cl ared to-day.

Fours aro now entertained for tho safety of tho sohoonor Acidia, which left Napier for this port on March 9th. Sho Tras in ballast at the timo, and it will bo romembored that heavy g*los woreoxpsrienoed on tha ooastjust about the timo of her departure. Tho vessel wss under tho command of Captain Duncan McDonald, and she had on board an Auckland crow 01 six men.

The s.s. Argylo is expected to airivo from Whangarei and Mangapai thia evening. pho U announced to leavo ag_in for tho samo ports to-morrow of tornoort.

Tha Union Company's s.s. Ringarooma sallod for Melbourne, via KasS Coast, this foronoon. Passengers :- Gi3barnc: Mr and Mrs Brassey, W. Coleman, J. Coloman. Napier: V.xs ARhfort, Messrs Upchurcb, Dean. Wellington: Missos Kobinson and Uovino, Mrs Cook, Messrs Patter, O'tfeill, Mrs Earey, All Foi. Lyttelton: Mrs :\fcDonald, A. Stephen, W. McDonald, D. Mo- Donald, I. Bilks, S. Mooro. P. Christie. Duu oJin : Mrs Fleetwood, Rev?. Rylio and* J. B. iuglis, Messrs Hodge, Ronnie, Davis. Hobart town: Mrs Manning. Melbourne: Dr and Mrs Stodarfc, Mr Godard.

Tho schooner Gael, for Samoa, is stiU In hnrbour, windbound.

Tho barque Lech Deo, Captain Black, which p-iS3ed Deal on February 10th, bound for Auck land, has on board the following passengers:— John Armstrong, Mary Jano Armstrong. Susan Mr-Mimes, Thoma3 En^i-sh. Eliza English, Abigal English, Thomss Corrold. Wm. K. Par k'nson. Joseph A. Parkes. Charlotte Parkes, Wmma Parko*, Thomas Parkes, Georgo N. Sa ouel, Antonio Toatewick, J. A. Jumbilhl, Mario Jumbilhl, Mario L. Jumbiibl, Hora L. Jumbiihl, John Perm, Walter B. Tandwell, Henry Henn, Thomss Jcyc?y, and John Mac d ;._ald.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

NiPIBB, yesterday. Balled—Sou hern Cros:, aftor being bar-bound for a fortnight. Tho schooner Kato McGregor, bound from Whangapona to Tlssaru. pat in to-day forprovl b'oiis- She had be<>n driven so far out to sea tbat it took her eight days to mako tho land. Wellington, yesterday. Arrived—Wanaka from the S!mth ; Matthlou, barque, from Adelaide. railed—Talaroa, for she South : Hinemoa for Nelson; Rangatira, for New Plymouth and Manukau.

Lyttelton, yesterday, Sailei— Remonstrant, ship, for London.

Port Chalmers, yestorday. Arrived—Te Anau from tho North. Bailed—Atlantic, barque, for San Franolffco ; Rotomahana for Auckland, via intermediate ports. Passengers for Auckland :—Mr and Mrs Llewellyn,

DEATHS.

GOLLOWAY.—On March 31, nt tho Manse, Pukekohe, tho liev James Uolloway ; agod M years.

Tbo funoraUwlll loivo tho Manso en Satur day, tho 3rd iusbtnt, by train, for the Presby terian Burylnf. Ground, moar Otahuhu.jat 12.150 p.m., rcaohinur the Papatoltnl Station at 2 p.m. Friends will pleiwo ocoopt this Invitation.

SHAILKR.—On tbo lut April, 1880, at her p*rente' residence, Upper uaion-Btroot, Auck land, Florence Parah, infant daughter ol llonry and JUary Sballor ; agod 7 months. Tho funeral will tako plaeo to-morrow, at .1 p.m. Friends aro respectfully Invited to attend.

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

THURSDAY, APRIL 1, 1880.

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A,id tbo stood t_u3w« can do.

Shall we over hear tho last of the roads on tho rcolama_to_ 1 Tho unfor tunate allotment-holders who bought on tho faith of having frontages to 11 good main thoroughfare, havo been driven from Harbour Board to Council, and from Council to Ilarboiir Board, until Ihuy uio weary. A little more breadth of view anil public spirit, a littlo less potty joalousy and peddling government in the outset would havo settled the matter within a month of the completion of the contract for re claiming the land. Both bodies arc to blame. The Harbour Board would not admit that they had no equitable right when reclaiming land for tho purpose of improving tlieir revenues—as a specula tion, in fact—to cast heavy burdens on tho city rates. The Council would not admit that where an important city improvement was carried out and the ratable area of city property extended, thoy should be prepared to co-oporate in a spirit of liberality. And each body has been engaged in a hopeless attempt to force the other into its own exclusivo view of tho responsi bility. Whilo they havo disputed, the public, who are assumed to bo repre sented by tho local governing bodies, have suffered, and the allotment-holders, who assert that before purchasing they had a specific promiso from the Har bour Board that the roads would be made, havo sustained a wrong. When the matter first cropped up, and on many occasions since, we havo urged that the City and Harbour Board should contribute pretty nearly equally in the formation, and that subsequently tho roads should be maintained like the rest of the city thoroughfares from rates. Upon a motion submitted by the Mayor, the Council last night very tardily resolved on this course. Tho proposal that tho Council shall under take the whole cost of forming tho roads on the reclamation upon pay ment of .£4,000 is now definitely be fore the Harbour Board, and con sidering the extensive a*gd costly character of the work, we think the offer a fair one. New objections and new obstacles may bo thrown in the way, but beforo doing this mem bers should reflect that, no matter whero legal liability may rest, it is quite impossible to compel tho Council to construct any particular street, and the dispute must ultimately be settled on principles of equity through mutual concessions. It should also be borne in mind that if the matter drops through again without settlement, no one can say when it will como up again, and tho whole harbour estate will suffer deterioration through tho impassable condition of its lines of traffic, while the Board will bo subjected continually to the naturally indignant remon strances of deluded tenants! Winter is approaching, and further obstruction will cause considerable inconvonienco, and indefinitely postpone any settle ment of the question.

Auckland is threatened with an outbreak of the pedestrian mania. The epidemic raged with more or less virulonce in Eng land two or three years ago, but was stamp ed out by a wholcsomo public opinion : and since then it has over-run Australia aud the Southern Provinces of New Zealand. One of the distinguishing features of tho age we live in is the tendency to reduce everything to a matter of mere business. When sen sational revivalists travel about the world with theological caravans, and realise great sums of money by the "houses" which they " draw," we need not wonder that their examples permeate downwards in the social strata, and thaf- human ingenuity in all parts of the habitable globe is ever on the stretch to discover some startling novelty or " sensation " as the play-bills describe it, that will strike the mind of the giddy multitude and bring grist to the mill. The desideratum is to cause a run on somebody or something that will "take" the fickle fancy of the people, wholly irrespective of any refining, christian, or beneficial influences that some body or soinethicg is calculated to exercise on human progress and happiness. Thus calisthenics of all kinds, which were once regarded as a means of maintaining a " mens *a\>a in oorporc sano " of cultivatiu

physical vigour and gracefulness of motion, have degenerated in modern times into an endless variety of sense!oss and brutalising exhibition?, in which mental at.diutellectu 1 vigour is no longer aimed at, or evou thought of, and the solo object of the promoters is to make mouey, and ,of the spectators to gamble ou the result. Since Capt. Barclay, in a sporting humour, walked 1000 miles in 1000 hours,' the feat lias been varied ad museiiM in every possible shape that human ingenuity eonld suggest, until the thing has become an absolute nuisance, and pedestrian feats arc associated with swiudliug, dissipa tion, and hobbledehoy fastness, which "Punch" ha;t happily designated tho "Virry nuismce." There have been con tests to solve the important question as te the man who could wheel a barrow the longest distance iv a thousand hours, which at least might possibly be of some benefit te navvies. Men have backed themselves against each other to test their respective capacity for swilling the greatest quantity of liquor iv the same period, and recently, two men in the South deposited he:,vy stakes on their ability to devour an un limited quantity of oatmeal iv a given time. The climax of absurdity may be realized when the champion swillor and the champion oatmeal-eater have to yield the palm to the man who has distinguished himself by standing ou his head against all comers, or iv any other ridiculous and 'senseless feat which is most, calculated to "servo tho double object of injuring the physical constitution, while reducing tho mind to mere idiotic imitativeness. The Press and the public of Melbourne were lately shocked with the story of 11 degraded woman who attempted 1 (ionic kind of pedestrian feat, and whoso fainting efforts were stimulated by the indecent salutations of a crowd of roughs who witnessed the brutalising spectacle, aud insisted upon continuing the pitiable struggle until the woman fainted away from sheer exhaustion aad was carried out. At Timaru, which haa acquired an unenviable notoriety of late, there was a similar scene on Tuesday evening, when a person named iJegurty, described as " the loug-distanco walker," essayed tho task of walking 112 miles in 21 hours, and only succeeded after he hud twice fallen down, had his hair pulled, his ribs poked, and brandy copious.}' daubed over him. The telegrams hum up the description of tho ex hibition in tho expressive words " disgrace ful and brutal." The falsa tinsel with which such exhibitions are invested, the stupid and vapid enthusiasm that greets I lie exhibitors, and the ridiculou3 promi nence that is given to their performances in the press, are striking and melancholy ex amples of the most dograded phases of modern hero-worship. All rational exercises that tend to the preservation of physical health are worthy of careful cultivation and encou ragement, aud when properly conducted arc not without a degree of refinement and dignity ; but reduced to mere senseless ex hibitions as a basis of gambling they are often vicious and demoralising, especially in their intluenco upon young men. More over, these* tests of physical oudtiranco that are held within theatres aud halls are no reul toots, nor arc they of auy value from a ultilitariau point of view. In nine cases out of teu the success of the experiment depends more upon sonic artilic.'nl stimulant or trick of the tiaiuer than upon the genuine stamina of the performer, and the artificial aids employed are not available when down right practical and useful work has to be done.

Gkeat Britain i-; in tho throes of a general election. Momentous issues hang upon tlie result. The ,1 ingoism of Furl Hcaconslield'a ndtninstration is to be submitted for the first time to the test of public opinion. With the call to action, Mr Gladstone, the true leader of the Liberal party, hy the irrcsistable force of pre-eminent ability, came to the front, and in .1 series of speeches of remarkable brilliancy in dicted the GoTcniuicnt policy at homo and abroad. For the elcctioiii"._Mr Gladstone has assumed a natural leadership, and the result will be inlluenced on the Liberal side principally by his matchless personal ellorts. Whit position he would assume 1:1 the new Cabinet, if the ballot-boxes were adverse to Earl Beaconaficld, has been the subject of much speculation ; but it is felt that the Marquis of tlartinglon the present head of the Liberal party could not • hold any real leadership of tho House of Commons when sitting on the fame bench with so brilliant a colleague, .Mid the trans fer of the Marquis to the House (if Lords is one of the conjectures which has much iv its favour. The office ot Prime Minister would in all probability, bo held by Lord Granville, who succeeded Mr Gladstone as head of the Liberal party, in 1575, at the ti.nc whoa the Marquis of Uartiugtou became loader of the Opposition in the House of Com mous, Mr Gladstone would almost cer tainly hold the seals of the Exchequer, for which, it is acknowledged on all sides, no man in the Kingdom is so well qualified. These speculations arc, however, rather premature. The Con servatives, though admitting a likeli hood of their numbers being reduced, cal culate upon coming back with a working majority. Of course, speculation upon such a question is idle. The municipal contests last year, which are invariably taken as un indication, showed a decided Liberal re-action. A disposition to treat with the Home Eulera, for extended local Government iv Ireland, has rather damaged the Liberal cause on tho ere of the contest; and Earl Beaconslield, with the clever tact which his opponents cannot deny him, is doing all iv his power to turn public attention away from questions of foreign policy aud finance,and concentrate it upon Mr Parnoll and his unpopular sedition preaching coadjuatora. A very short time uoTf will show what success his appeal has met.' From a cablegram to-day wc learn that non-contested scats have already gone in favour of eight Couserva tibes and ten Liberals. It is too curly to take these figures as an augury of the general result, but it is not ill-tin'3d to hope, for the sake of a sounder, safer, and more progressive administration of tlie affairs of the Iteaie country, that the first totals may bear a true proportion to the whole.

foino of the Mount Albert settlers com plain very bitterly of the arbitrary manner in which tlie provisions of tho Impounding Act are enforced. One settlor has had ou several occasions to pay heavy poundage fees on some young cattle which had got out of his paddock iv which a gap had beeu made, apparently by s-onie malicious person. lie applied to the Local Board for re mission of the fee*, and received a promies that the matter would be taken into con sideration, but hm heard nothing of it

since,

We understand that Bishop Selwyn will preach at St. Paul's on Sunday morning and at St. Sepulchre's in tho evening.

Mr Juliu Buchanan, of Shortland-strect (Boater's Agency), han forwarded us " Tho New Regulation* of the London Telegraph Conference," making various alterations in the conditions under which cable despatches will be forwarded. In future code messages will be accepted at ordinary rates, but they must consist or figures or ordinary dictionary words, eight languages being given tor choice. Tlie ten letter limit is maintained for words, and tho figure limitation is reduced from Jive lo throe figures for a single word. Groups of figures not more thau six to one word. The use of words for cypher telegrams is recommended as the most reliable. Repetitions may in future be ohtained on paymont of the cost of ask ing a repetition, and a.i many words as are required to be repeated.

The consumers of blasting powder will bo glad to learn that E. Porter and Co., have received, e;c Clansman, which arrived this morning from Melbourne, a supply of the same. Through the scarcity of this impor tant mining requisite, some very important works have been eutirely suspended.

A United Press Association telegram states that an eighth Minister will shortly be appointed, though some difficulties have yoc to bo overcome. The matter of appoint ing an additional Minister in older to give Auokland its duo share of influence in the Government has been frequently referred to of late, and many incorrect reports have been circulated on the subject. We under stand that Mr Reader Wood has definitely declined to take olftce, in spite of repeated invitations to do so by the premier, and that the vacant portfolio is now under offer to another Auckland member, who hns not yet decided.

Tbo latest attiaclion in Auckland is a wild beast show, which will open to-morrow on the 'vacant allotment next the United Service Hotel, Wellesley-street. The piece dc-iesistancc of the exhibition is "the largest living lion," a colossal animal of great strength and beauty of the African species. There is also a cheetah very hand somely striped, but somewhat addicted to showing his teeth, and of whom visitors would do well to beware. In this case dis tance decidedly lends enchantment to the viow, as Mr Cheetah has not yet completely «ot over his appetite for the human species. A young bear of playful manners, and open countenance, is among the interesting ex hibits. His prominent characteristic is said to be a partialitWfor demolishing walking sticks and umbrellas. There are also several white-faced Indian monkeys and other small animals. The price of admit tance ia moderate.

Wc have much pleasure in drawing atten tion to the remarks of Mr Justice Eichmond in granting a discharge in the case of Mr James Harris. \llis Honor said that tho insolvent appeared to have failed entirely through misfortune, It was also observed that the estate had turned out remarkably well, paying a substantial dividend. Favour able remarks from the Bench iv bankruptcy eases are so rare that they should not pass without recognition, and we are sure that His Honor's hope that Mr Harris will in the future enjoy a greater share of good fortuue will be generally echoed.

The return of tho sick in the Provincial Hospital, for the past week, shows a total of inmates 93, being 80 males and 18 lein;;lc3.

The members of the Working Men's Club, with their wives aud sweethearts, held a social gathering last evening, con sisting of musio, songs, and dancing. A huge number of persons were in attendance and about forty couples entered the fairy ring under the exhilarating sway of Terpsichore. Mr Alex. Smith acted iv the capacity of M.C. with his wonted satisfac tion. Messrs Reed supplied the music, and Mr Wheeler, the refreshments,

Another victim wiifes endorsiuglhe letter of warning to boarding-house keepers against a certain foreigner who has victim ised several very freely. He gives his own experience on the subjeot. If what he says were capable of proof he should have taken other measures.

Thomas Higyins, baker of Queen-street, and William McDonald, fruiterer, have filed petitions of insolvency. Tho_ first meeting of creditors in each caso will be held on the 8 inst, in the Supremo Court Buildings.

At an inquest held on the body of a young girl named Sarah Hegnay, who drowned herself iv tho Yarra, tho evidence showed that Mr. Edward Smith, sou of Ur. h, h. Smith, had procured lodgings for her nt tho house of a Mrs. Murphy, iv A'Bec kett-strcet, stating that he was tho girl's brother, but that ou the girl's going to tho hoive she was refused uduiisjiou.* Mr. Smith explained that he had only sought to get the girl proper accomodation, and that there was nothing at all Improper in her conduct, She had been a barmaid at the Shamrock Hotel. A verdict of temporary insanity was relumed.

It is slated in private correspondence re ceived in Melbourne by way of London last week that the French Government contem plate subsidising a lino of mail btcamors between Marseilles *nd Suez, but tho amount demanded by the tendering steam ship owners (£100,000) i* regarded as very high. The French Government also hopes to attract a portion of the wool commerce of Australia to Havre, proposals laid beforo the regarding the Melbourne Exhibition having drawn their attention to matters ot that kind iv v forcible manner of lab).

To the Editor : Sir, —Can it be true that Parucll llorough Council is no longer impe cunious Por, in the words of its auditors, "tlie unfortunate financial position," no longer exists? Cau it, be true that uU tho roads, streels, paths, d'.aius, and evaporat ing ditches, after being (subjected to thu tailoriiuj process of "cutting our coat to the cloth we have," are all now ia fust-class order. and cau it bo a fact Hint tho tailoring process of "not doing" has had tbe magical power of accomplishing the desideratum " All's well that ends well," and that the tailoring process will in future be tho " Leges leguni r—l am, ike., Querist.

The point raised by Mr Kingston, counsel lor the defence in the case of Susannah Green, charged with bigamy at Melbourne, as to the validity of the marriage ceremony owing to the provisions of the rubric not being strictly carried out, was argued iv tho Full Court. The judges uphold tin: convic tion, and the prisoner was sentenced to nine months' hard labour.

To the Editor : Sir,—l noticed iv your issue of the oUth inst., that the report of the Whau v. Mount Albeit cricket match on Saturday hut is not quite fair. The wtitcr calls attention to the fact that a player o*l the Whau side resides at Pon sonby. This person is a member of the club. Your correspondent d"c« not breathe a word about two players from Onehunga being imported by the Mount Albert Club. When your correspondent next betakes himself to reporting, it is to be hoped that ho will doit in a more impartial manner.— I am, etc., CfiiOKBTEH.

Two large nUclcm, one of meadow hay and the other of wheaten straw, the property if Mr John Wallace, of Mau^cre, wero destroyed by fire at Man^ere on Tuesday. Mr Wallace had heen engaged in burning some rubbish adjacent to the etack.s on Tuesday morning, when th« liio unexpec tedly extended to tFie stacks themselves. There were about twelve tons of hay and some fifty of straw destroyed, which are not coveied,it is said.by any insurance. Some stack" of Mr Paul's on the opposite aide of the road to those ou lire very narrowly ecaped from destruction.

A correspondent writes enclosing us a coat of arms, which, he cays, would be highly appropriate to the Auckland If ir bour Hoard. The heraldic description is as follows :—Aran : Two thintlo caters aspect Hit, piopcr on field vert; tells borne erect. Crest :An arm isuuunt, holding whip lbctaut.

Oue of the latest inventions is a boot cleaning machine which works either hy manual labour or automatically, will clean cither one boot, or a pair of boots simul taneously. One man can attend to six

machinei at a time, and when the boots are sutiicieutly polished tho uiachiuo stops automatically and rings a bell to call attention.

This being April, or All Fool's Day, the liiUe boys and girls applied themselves vigorously to telling April " libs," for the purpose of deception, aud the pleasure of calling persons " April fools." The French people have a similar custom on this day which they term un poissou d'Avril, a term also applied to the mackerel, because it |is considered a silly kind of Gull which is easily caught on the coast of England mid France iv April. Iv Scotland the practice of April fool making is termed " hunting (he gowk," which is generally applied to simpletons iv quest of some fooli,«h errand. The Auckland boys arc too-wide-awake generally. An instance of Which occurred this morning when the following order was given to a printer's devil: —" Boy run round to Mr Hurst for a list of the fools at his meeting iv the Temperance hall." The inky chiel replied, lifting his finger to his nose. " D'ye sco anything green ?"

An adjourned meeting of residents in Mount Albert district was held last even ing, Mr J, Philipps, Chairman, to consider the question of the school site. Mr Garlick read the memorial to the Board of Educa tion iv favour ot a site opposite the per manent Morningsidc statiou, by which a largo attendance of scholars would be facili tated, and a good supply of water would be obtained. The memorial also stated that the site would be handed over free of cost to the Board of Education, the residents undertaking te ditch and fence it. Other reasons were urged iv favour of the site named. Mr A. X, Taylor moved that the memorial be adopted. Seconded by Mr C. B. Stone, and carried unanimously. On tho motion of Mr Garlick, seconded by Mr Martin, the committee appointed to select a site were deputed to present the memorial to the Board, and it was agreed that the petition should be placed for signature at the City Arcade and at Mr li. C. Green wood's mart. '

Mr Doran, with his undying persever ance, has prepared a capital programme for his next Saturday's entertainment, in tho Albeit Hall. Iv addition to a number of new songs, there will be a new farce, in which a lady actress will appear. This lady will also perform several pianoforte .selections, and sing a favourite ballad. Messrs Love, O'Hara, Hill, Elder, Doran, and others, will take active parts in tho proceedings.

A meeting of the creditors of John C. Morrin, grocer, of Queen-street, was held yesterday afternoon in the ollico of Messrs G. W. Owen and Co., Fort-street, when it was resolved to assign the estate of Messrs G. W. Owen and Herman Brown for the benefit of the creditors. The liabilities were slated nt £1,700, but it is expected the bankrupt's estate will realise a good com position.

To the Editor : Sir,—The answer to your correspondent's ("Tailor Gearcy") question iv last night's EVENING Star is : 818 miles 517 yards 2 feet 1.91 inches. In the calcu lation two decimals are reckoned, i.e., ]> — 3-14. If your correspondent wants to know the modus operandi I am glad to give it,—l am, &c, Walter Stunbmann, Post-oilice, Hamilton.

To the Editor : Sir,—You like brevity ; well, you shall have it. 1 have been to Coromandel and have spied out the hand, and have ascertained this much :—Firstly— That it enjoys the lorcliest climate that mortal man can wish to breathe. Secondly—that the township is poverty stricken, and has not had a coat of paint for ten years. Thirdly—That a lovely track of back country, seven miles long and four miles across is in the possession of the Go vernment, and would be eagerly settled if thrown open for selection. Fourthly—That the main obstruction, if not the only one, to Coromandel advancing with giant strides is a-big private land-owner who will not improve.—l am, &c, T, B, HANNAFORD.

The arrangements in respect ot the com ing pedeslrlau feat of young Scott have been slightly altered. Scott will start at the hour previously notified, viz., 9 o'clock on Friday evening. He will take a rest at ,'i a.m. for three minutes, at 8 a.m. for twelve minutes, and at 2 p.m. for fifteen minutes, or, altogether, thirty minutes during the twenty-four hours. There are cighteutriesforthe mile handicap—Houston, Fernandez, Hancock, Willis, Hill, J. Hendry, A. Hendry, and James Hendry— but these will be over before Scott starts. The dress circle is to be open for ladies on Friday evening from 8 till 10 p.m., and on Saturday between 2 aud 5 p.m. A clock has been supplied by Mr Howden, of Shoit land-gtreet, to time the handicap, as well as the 112 miles. The handicaps are as follow : John Hendry, scratch; T. Houston, 145 yds; J. Hill, 50; A. Hendry, 50;. T. [Fernandez, GO; James Hendry, 80; W. * Hancock, 90; T. Willis, 95.

A new Bill introduced iv the California- Legislature, provides that a foreign insur ance eompauy shall open busduess in Cali fornia, without a deposit of not leas than £100,000 iv tho State. It should be noted as a peculiarity of American insurance com panies that thoir nominal capital is small, tho .security being obtained by the distribu tion of risks. This brinciplc is so well known iv the insurance business that it is not a matter of surprise that the preference, as a rule, should be given lo foreign over local companies. The .San Francisco corres pondent ot the "Otago Daily Times," un derstood to be Mr It. J. Creighton, writer. Tlie business transacted by the Colonial offices here, against prejudice aud ignorance and opposition, dunug the few months of teeir exiotence, shows what may be accom plished in the future. For example, the Now Zealand Company iv four years and nine mouths haa received, in premiums, 023, 937 dol., of which 472,490 del., was ou tire, and 151,438 dol., on murine risks. Oregon only contributed 77,090 dol.. of this total, Now this is a great shewing, and this Com pany was only becoming really known when tbe order to concentrate its business was is sued. It made a noble staud here, raising Colonial credit and making New Zealand known and respected everywhere, aud it is a pity anything suould be done to weaken its influence. The resumed risks proved to be uncommonly s_fe ones by the way. Then tako the South liritish.iu.l Colonial agency, for its short run of 14 months. The total receipts were 124, 959 dol., of which 95,350 dol. ; was for lire risks. Is not this a great showing for 14 mouths' run of unknown Colonial offices in au American city, and what might not be done if, instead of shirk ing the work by concentrations, or taking fright at the hostile legislation threatened in California, these companies took hold of tho American Continent, ami made their home risks secure by ihe Immense area cov ered by them ? Tho Standard likewise makes a good exhibit, having tekou 57,004 dol., in its opening year. Here is a sum total of 800,590 dol., received hy the New Zealand insurance companies on this Slope daring a very short period, which thoy would not have got but for opjniu;{ here The busi ness j.i in its infancy, and should boptose cutcd vigorously. The Legislature will not pass tho bill iv 'it* objectionable shape, but will take reuHonuble security from foreign compauies. Under the circumstances I think (ho director* aud shareholders Inter ested should resolve te strengthen their agencies and extend their business."

CABLE NEWS.

EUROPEAN.

[RE V TEE'S SPECIAL CAULIOBAMS.]

The Expulsion of Jesuits

PARIS,

March 31

It hai been officially htetcd that the French Government do not intend that their decree dissolving the Society of Jesuits shall further have the clFeet of expelling foreign members from I'rauce.

The English Elections LONDON.

Maich 31

Tho general elections for the new Parlia ment have commenced. Up to the present time ten Liberals and ci^ht Conservatives have beeu elected unopposed. General Stewart's March on

Ghuznee

CALCUTTA

March 31

According to latest news from Cabul, General (Stewart's force has arrived _t Chu/uce without meeting with auy open hostility ou the pu.it cf the enemy.

It has not yet transpired what General Stowatt's further movement will be.

Commercial, LONDON.

March 30,

Thrce-pcr-ccut. Consols, 03 1-8,

Adelaide wheat, per496lbs, ex warehouse, 595, with a steady demand ; best Australian beef tallow, 21i Cd ; beHt mutton tallow, 35s 6M. The maikel is quiet. The P. and O. Company's steamship Indus has arrived with the homeward Suez mails.

AUSTRALIAN.

[KEI/TElt'S SPECIAL CABLEGRAMS.]

Collision Between Two [Legislative Chambers. SYDNEY.

Thursday

In consequence of the recent action of the Legislative Council in twice rejecting the Bill for imposing Stamp Duties, which was sent up from Legislative Assembly, Sir Henry Parkes, Premier, has introduced in the Assembly a Bill to deprive the Council of future pow.er to amend Money Bills. Sir Alfred ht plicn has given notice of the introduction of a similar Bill in tho Upper House. Tlie Sydney Ctip. SYDNEY. Wednesday. SYDNEY Cur. a handicap sweepstakos of SOsovs. each, 8 ft. or 1 if declared by March 3, 1880, with 500sovs. added; second horse to receive COsots. and third 20SOVS. from the prize. Two niilea. Pctrea 1 Martindale - Strathcam ',) Won by two lengths, Twenty-seven started. Time : 3 mins. 37 5-10ths sees. MELBOUUNE. This day. The telegram stating that Colonel Hill had been dismissed from the command of the Victorian Volnnttors was a mistake : it was Colonel St. Hill, who was dismissed from the Tusmauian Volunteers. MELBOURNE. Wednesday. The Reform Bill. A Cabinet Council was hold to-day when the Reform Eill aud other proposed measures were discussed. The Union Company's steamships Arawata aud Alhiou sailed for New Zealand to-day.

CRIMINAL CALENDAR.

The following is tho calccdar of prisoners awaiting trial at tho next criminal sessions of the Supreme Court, which commences on Monday next, April sth, John Dodds, Pen tin, England, labourer, 22, single. Church of England, bestiality ; William Tidmarsh, alias; Ross, England, ropomaker, 38, mar ried, Church of England, assault with intent to commit a rape; Tlvmas Mc- Carthy, Ireland, labouio'', 3!), single, Roman Catholic, assault with intent to murder; same, robbery with violcnco ; Pchiriri, New Zealand, labourer, IS, single, Church of England, breaking aud entering ; Stephen Edward Hughes, solicitor, married, assault with intent to commit a rape; Alexander Eekland, Russian Finn, sailor, 25, single, Lutheran, stealing from a ship j Augustus Swanson, Sweden, sailor, %', single, Lutheran, stealing from a ship ; Charles Nelson, Sweden, sailor, 25, single, Lutheran, stealing from a ship; Simon, or Joe, Fiji, sailor, 25; single, Wesleyan, rape ; Michael Breeu, Ireland, butcher, 19, single, Roman Catholic, assault with iuteut to commit rape; Sydney Beethain.. New Lealond, (architect), 18, single, Church of Ecgland, breaking and entering; second cbargo of similar nature against tho same prisoner; Peter Morris, Ireland, sailor, thirty, single, Reman Catholic, breaking aud enter ing"; Charles Williams, alias Wm. Watts, England, painter, 61, singles Church of England, forging and uttering ; Frank Foxtou, England, clerk, 39, married, Church of England, embezzlement four charges ; Thomas Hankers, England, clerk, single, 18, Church of England, embezzle ment, two charges; George Eyre, stealing an ox ; Walter Ratcliflo, making a false declaration under Marriage Act; James McGrogor. arson ; John Charles Young, lar ceny at Tauranga; Niramona and others, forcible entry ; Thomas McCarthy, robbery witholenee; the same, assault with intent; John Brown, assault with intent; Campbel and another, forcible entry ; J. C. Wilson attempting to shoot; Alexander, larceny; William Montgomery, indecent assault,

TELEGRAPHIC.

(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

HAMILTON, this day,

DRAY ACCIDENT

Yesterday afternoon,a saddle-horse,owned by Mr.Deegan, bolted up the main street. A carter driving a dray, which was loaded with shingles, drew the dray across the road to stop the horse, but not succeeding, the horse dashed iuto the shafts, completely overturning the dray, the driver sitting on the top miraculously escaping unhurt.

I'TUE,

Just as willing hands had freed the horse and righted the dray, a fire alarm was sounded. The crowd rushed oil' to find a tinsmith's shop, owned by Mr Hydo, en veloped iv ilanies. A baby-engine was promptly on the spot, but too late to- bo available. Hyde saved nearly all his tools, but the whole of his stock was consumed. The fire was originated by a boy lighting a fire in the stove outside, whence sparks communicated with some dry titree, and took hold so rapidly that thero was no chance of staying it.

MR STRANGE AND THE WAIKATO

RAILWAY.

The " Waikato Times" in a leader on the Thames-Waikato Railway cuts up Mr Strange's letter of Saturday right and left, and rates the " Herald " for editorially com mending the letter te tho attention of the Government, and says Strange owns a largo block on the lino, which he indicates as the bost.

A grand ball will be given to-morrow in houour of the returned Cavalry by the citi-ens.

GRAHAMSTOWN, this day, NEW WHAU DIVIDEND.

The New Whau haa declared a dividend of 5s per share ou 8,000 shares, leaving about £1,200 iv baud. This is the result of three weeks' work with two men on the shift. They will start work in tho low level as soon as possible. E. W. l'uckey, Native Commissioner for this district for many years, has beeu ro licved of his appointment by the Govern ment, as the result of retrenchment iv the Native Department and tho removal of native opposition to tho roads.

The cavalry visitors remained at Okine ujuri last night, and left for homo this morning.

(PEE UNITED PBKSS ASSOCI VTION)

NAPIER, Wednesday,

Several dead bodies have been found in the rivers during the last few days. No doubt thoy were men who wero trying to cross during the Hoods. Tho damage done by the floods is now ascertainable. It ia light iv Uawko's Bay and Wairoa counties, but it will take about £5000 to put the roads aud bridges iv Wai pawa county into thoir old state of thorough repair. It will probably be a month before coaches cau coruo through the bush road. The natives at Wairoa are iudulgiug in threats of luurJering each other. The dis pute refers te some laud. It is not likely to go beyond blank cartridge. Informations have been laid on behalf of E. H. Ward, juu., Gisborne, against Rapai ataandMr Tucker, interpreter, for malicious prosecution and conspiracy. WELLINGTON, Wednesday. The "Chronicle" states that £ir Geo. Grey is so ill that his attendance at the next session of Parliament is extremely doubtful. From Ist April next the following now lighthouse dues aro te be levied:—On vessels other than inter-colonial and trading and coasters, sixpence per ton; inter colonial trading vessels, fourpence ; coasters, nil. At a meeting of the Education Board the Inspector's report for the year showed that forty-three schools were established, the average attendance boiug 5520, aud that the accommodation was insufficient. This day. INDECEKT ASSAULT. William Bowden, bailiff, was arrested this morning on a charge of Indecently assaulting Ellen Symes. Charles Martin, of the Albion Hotel, was lined £5 for felling liquor after hours. SLY GROG SELLING. A petition of the licensed victuallers lately presented to the City Council re sly grog selling, has been forwarded to the police with a request that they will take action in the matter. WANGANUI, this day. The nominations for the Wanganui Derby, 1883, close ou Friday, the 2nd April, Wei. CHBISTCHURCH, Wednesday. Swan did 113 miles within two miuutee of Un o'clock. He was walking strongly to the last, appearing quite fresh. When all was over thero were several bets of £50, or so, on his ability to do 112 miles. If ho had been.pushed by a competitor ho would pro bably have done another mile or two.

This day. A bailiff in searching the premises yester day of a well known saddler at Kaipoi found a large stock of goods secreted under the shop floor.

VOLUNTEER ROWDYISM,

Alwut thirty volunteers wearing the Naval Brigade uniform colloctod batwoeu two and three o'clock yesterday morning in front of Carlten-Papanui Road aud de manded driuk. The landlord refused to supply them, and sent a servant for the police. The Navals pitched the messenger back over the fence, and threatened to break open the front door. The landlord proceeded to the back yard and rang a largo dinner bell vigorously, shouting "Fire" mightily, and the jacks cloared.

The vital statistics of tho Christehurch district for the month ending March 31st are : Births, 104; marriages, s,'i; deaths, 70.

Sudden Death at Hellens ville.

(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

HELLENSVILLE, this day. A WOMAN named Pollock, who came from Mangawherc by the Minnie Casey, going to Auckland, stayed hero last night. Who complaiuod of being ill, and bad been under Dr. Norton at DargaTille. Sho was going to visit her sister in Auckland, aud had every attention here. She was taken sud denly worse this morning, aud died at 7 o'clock. She h%d a little girl here, about 5 years old, waiting for her father to como down. He is a gum-digger at Mangawhnre. Doctor Stewart, of Kaukapakapa, arrived a few minutes after the woman's death, which is supposed to be from heart disease. Mr Bonar, Coroner, has been sent for, and an inquest takes place to-night.

The Waimate Plains.

(BY TELEGRAPH),

WELLINGTON, Wednesday,

Road-making goes on apace, not only from both cuds of the Plains, but also from Opu nake to Stratford, which road is also being constructed from both ends. Some anxiety has been expressed as to the consequences of crossing a particular spot noar Owharo, where hitherto the Maoris have refused to allow either a telegraph lino or road to be carried through, but .Jhe most reliable authorities entertain no apprehension of any trouble. A more critical point is that near Parihaka, but in neither case will any notice bo taken by the Constabulary of past difficulties or opposition. They will simply go straight on with road-making, avoiding auy display either ot hesitation or defiance.

Panmure Races.

TBE following are the entries and acceptan ces for the Panmure Races :—

Panmure Hurdle Race, of llsovs.— Hunt's Fly, Durbridge's Captain Moonlight, Loomb's Postboy, Rogers' Spider, Kay's Fly.

Maiden Plate, of 12>ovs.— McDonald's Ake Ake, Haneys Birdcitchcr, L.iiug's Gilderoy, Murphy's Bonaccord, Mai tin's Marksman, Brcnuan's Flora, Loomb's b c by Pacific.

Panmure Cup Acceptances.—Hunt's Yatapa, Thorpe's Magician, Laing's Harold, Byer's Golden Crown, .Allen's Lalla Rookh, White's Barney, Roberts' Totaranui.

Ladies' Purse of ll?ovs.—H. Loombs' Hit or Miss, Kogers' Spider, McDonald's Ake Ake, Murphy's Bonaccord, A. Loombs' b c by Pacific.

Handicap Hurdle Racp.—Acceptances: Laings' Harold, Leonard's Venus, Young's Wizard, Kelly's Papaka, Kitchen's Nellie, Foley's Little Dick, Flaherty's Flying Beauty.

Hack Race.—Post entries,

Busses will run on Saturday from Ellerslio to Panmure to meet each train conveying visitors to the races.

A. LOOMH, Secretary,

CITY COUNCIL.

Tho ordinary meeting ot the City Council was held last evening in the offices, Queen strcet. Present: The Mayor, and Cr;'. Goldie, Fleming, Nathan, Aickm, Offer, Thompson, Waddel, Crowthcr and Buchanan.

Alexander Strskt.—A letter from Jas. Irwin with reference to tbe condition of this thronglifaro waa referred to the Works Committee.

Application foe Librarian. —Mr W. W Day, assistant clerk in the City Council office, applied for the po*;t of librarian to the proposed Free Library. —ft was agreed that tbe applicant should be informed that applications would be invited in due time for tlie office.

William-si reet.—Mr R. Kecsing wrote requesting the Council to cause the em bankment in front of his house in William street to bo sloped away.—Referred to Works Committee.

Compensation-—-A claim for £20 com pensation iv respect of damage done to property through earth works iv Chapel street was received from Mr T. W. Marsh. —Referred to Works Committee. UPI'KK Quekn-street.— Mr C.S.Wright wrote urging the Council either to erect a retaining wall to his property in this thoroughfare, or to grant him a turn of £10. - Deferred till Surveyor's report should be read. Silt.—A letter from the Secretary of the Harbour Board on this subject was re ferred to tho Works Committee.

Mechanics' Institute.—ln reply to an application from the Corporation for a grant of the site of the Mechanics' Institute, the Colonial Secretary wrote stating that the nutter was in tho hands of the Crown Lands Department. TUEE-P-ANTISCi IK STREETS.—The fol lowing letter was received from the Hon. H. Chambcrliii:—" Auckland, March 30th, ISSO. 'Jo the Mayor and members of the Auckland City Council: Gentlemen,-Iu andcipatiou that the Council may purpose planting trees in some more of the streets of Auckland this autumn, I beg to claim on the part of the owners of property in lower Princes-street, Waterloo Quadrant, Eden Crescent, and Short-street, that the afore mentioned streets receive some considera tion iv that respect. And, futther, on my own part, I am willing to contribute towards the cost of planting of Eden Cres cent if one or the other of the following trees is selected for the Crescent, viz., the Oriental plane, the lime, tho horse-chest nut, the common sycamore, or the American false acacia.—l have the honor to be, &c., Henry Chamdehlik."— It was decided to inform Mr Chamberliu that as soon as tbe thoroughfares referred to had been cut to their permanent levels, the matter should receive the favorable con sideration of the Council.

WORKS COMMITTBK.—The fortnightly report of this Committee was read. It con tained the following recommendations :—(1) With reference to the defective drainage complained of hy Mr Wameford, that the Council act as a Board ot Health, and ask the parties on whose premises the nuisance exists to abate the same. (2) That iv regard to the disputed carting contract, Mr Wilson may bo allowed to resign it ii he should so desire. (3). That iv addition to the £20 agreed upon, a sum of £30 be granted to Mr Maguire for cxtias to his contract iv terms of the estimate given by the Surveyor. (4J. That the Gas Company's olicr re lighting of lumps in Hepburn and Anglesea-streets, Bcresford and Nelson-streets, Beach Road (Freeman's Bay), and centre of Vincent street, be accepted, and that the subject of lighting lamps with kerosene be deferred. Other matters under the consideration of the Committee had been deferred. The following memo, was supplied concerning Messrs Bartley and James's compensation claims:—"The 00 days would elapse for making answer before meeting of Council. The Committee have taken no action in icgard to these claims. The solicitors under the circumstances, on behalf of the Council, have formally disputed the liability. The report was adopted. FINANCE Commit tee.— The report of the Finance Committee recommended, atnongot other things, " That with respect to the communication from the Town Clerk of Christohurch re Sunday observance the Council agree te co-operate iv auy Bill for the object stated."—The recommendations were approved. CartikO.— When the Sub-Finance Com mittee's verbal report ;came on for consider ation, Councillor Goldie pointed out in referonce to Wilson's carting contract that the Council had been made to pay for in ferior stones at four times the cost it had been led to expect.—The report was adopted after some discussion.

Tenders.—The following tenders wore received tor the supply of boots to the Fire Brigade :—Wm. Brownhill, 20s per pair ; aud Joseph Webber, 21a lOd per pair.—Mr Brownhill's tender was accepted.—Tenders for kerbing and channelling in Symonds street :—H. Smith, £136; Patrick Drum and Edward Brync, £120 5s Cd ; K. ratter son, £143 10s.—Drum and Byrne's tender was accepted.—A cro*sed cheque accom panied a tender from Mr JJellaby, but as it was uot initialed tho tender was regarded as informal.

Free Library Committed.—This Com mittee reported as follows : (1) Your Com mittee recommend the Council to retain tho books in good order as per list ; to repair those set aside as worth repairing, aud to dispose of the third lot to the best advan tage. (2) That an advertisement should be inserted in the newspapers, calling upon those having books belonging to the library to return the same, so as to complete some which arc now incomplete. (3) That the Surveyor's (suggestions in regard te repairs to building be carried out, aud repairs to building proper to be charged to general account.—Tbe report wits adopted.

NUMBERING OF Strkets.—A report from the City Surveyor ou this subject was re ferred to the Works Committee for con sideration.

Citt Abattoirs.— The Inspector of Abattoirs recommended the erection of au additional abattoir.—Referred to Finance Committee.

Loans Consolidation Act. — The taking of some necessary steps for bringing this Act into operation was remitted to the Fiuauco Committee.

Asphalt.—lt was agreed tbat the strip of asphalt now being laid in Upper Queen street should be paid for by the Council.

Upper Union Street.—The letters of Messrs Shailer and Wright, re works ia Upper Uniou-street, were referred to the Works Committee, while tho Surveyor's re port was similarly referred for the Com mittee's information.

K_kdino and Channelling.—Council lor Goldie moved and Councillor Waddel seconded, " That the east side of Nelson street, from Victoria-street to Cook-street, be kerbed and channelled as soon as possi ble after the estimate of cost had been re ceived." Alter some di;cussion the motion was referred to the Works Committee for report.—Councillor Waddel moved, "That the west footway of this street be kerbed, channelled, and asphalt od, trom Custom House-street to tho rooms of tho Young Men's Christian Association."— Councillor Crowther seconded the motion which was then put and carried. —A further motion by Councillor Waddel was lost. It was as follows :—That the west side of Queen street bo kerbed, chanelled, and asphalted, from Custom House-street to the Toll Honse. -Councillor Offer moved and Councillor Fleming seconded, " That Lower Union-Street be kerbed, chanelled, and formed, upon receiving the consent of all persons likely to be affected by any cutting that may be necessary, ;and that the work bo done before the commencement of,'the winter months."—The motion was passed in tho following amended form :—" That Lower Union-street be kerbed, chanelled, and formed, upon all persons who are likely to be affected by the work, entering into a bond cudemnifying the Council against auy claim for compensation."

Sanitary.—Councillor Nathan moved, " That the Surveyor be instructed to have all the cess pits in the lower parts of the town emptied, and the work finished before S a.ni."— After somo discussion, Councillor Nathan was allowed to amend his motion by eliding the word "in the lower parts of the town." Eventually the question was relegated to the Works Committee foi its consideration.

Domain Water Pipes.—The Mayor moved, "That this Council request per mission from the Auckland Domain Board toliftthcpipea in theDomaiu connected with the old water supply, and belonging to the Council. That in lieu of the water simply thus cut off from the cricket ground," the Council offer to supply a quantity of water by standpipe, not exceeding 10,000 gallons a year, if required, freo of cost, aud to affix a meter to register the same, on the under standing that all above that quantity be paid at current rate, and that the supply be restricted to watering the cricket ground and drinking purposes only, the whole to be contingent upon the Government allowing the necessary connection with the Hospital supply."—His Worship took the oppor tunity to explain the position of affairs at present, and the result of previous negotia tions. After some expression of opinion, the figures 10,000 were altered to '-0.000. An amendment was proposed, that the matter should be referred to the Works Committee, and that in the meantime the fullest possible information should be obtained on the subject,—This amendment was carried.

The Reclamation.-COT^nr 3 „ anan moved "that the Council cni-j8™011" advisability ot taking over and m.-"??** the streets on the reclamation Z '^V tbat the Harbour Board enS'lS nditi <* ■ nets for building a large aL* • arrange b-.n," Hesaidthathe^oiieVtllll6^ not with any doubt as to WiwftV_W in respect of the reclamation vl tt'l lie was willing to relieve it of «nm ecaßi« siblhty in consideration of i„ a n Da 7 P oJe,Bllol'- o move in the direction of fi* M larger and more suitable dock w Dga gerted that the motion should v, Ue Wit to the Works CamnK.S_*P Goldie was quite opposed to the2__*t atiou m Committee of a ,„ ,? Dsid«. volving the expenditure of f ro "er '&• to £10,000. It should receive Ml? f^ -iscnssion.-Tiie Mayor &^"«« tended to move in the direction 0f..111, iho streets on the reclamation f„ ,Yltiß made, but as Councillo? ShJ°T$A licipatcd him, he did not me^ **«> the order paper with additional b« lie entirely dissented to the urnL" 0,'1"8- ---one body should interfere in '___&_&, m the province of another by <J_2. W* make concessions in consideration „i Rfo with which it had no official ™°£**S» would therefore move, as an Z^ M "That all the words after-CWI be expunged from the motion jY*li following inserted ia lieu7her° e V £* •That this Council considers it 'J&M bio to perpetuate the dillercnca h»i s W and the Harbour Board h .regard' W formation and maintenance of the„»? °6 lion streets, and with a view to «»m Bla' oilers to assume that responsibßS the Harbour Board becoming boffin a sum of £4,000 towaids the exDe J? ( W this odor to be without prejudice »pare: cillor Waddel jhad muclipleasurV^ ing the motiou.-CouncUlor T hn nd could uot agree at all with Co I 0" Buchanan's project, and though InMiS' support His Worship, there .to some details in the amendment [! which he took exception L Councillor Buchanan contended that V question was more correctly a p.ovLm than a harbour one. Tho Harbour T 1 would not alone be benefitted, bat then, vmce at large and especially the _i, Councsllor Aicken thought it would be sumptuous on tlie part of the CounJ'f attempt to dictate to the Harbour Board to what were its duties. H e hoped ___\ members of that body had sni&t !_S pcnse to perceive that a larger dock -_T quisite. The proposal of His WorahioV« a fair and equitable one, aud he trusted m the Board would see it in the same Mi Councillor Goldie could not see bis *7 clear to paying the Harbour Board anv_£ linitc sum for keeping the reclamation streets in repair. The ratei to be receitrf from them would not cover the coat oh* pair. -Councillor Fleming character^ the proposed dock as a bait throw out to the Councd to induce it to spend monoy upon property "•which did not belong to it. If overtures were tot. made in regard to the matter they shoald come from the Board and not from the Council.—Councillor Offer was deairoai that the question should be postponedfe further consideration. —Councillor Crowtta was of opinion that His Worship's propoii lion offered the only solution to anTm doubted difficulty. A great revenue woold yet be derived from the reclaimed land and the kerbing and channelling of it would certainly enhance its value appreciably and that was he thought a temptation to mafc. the suggested expenditure. Of course the Harbour Board would reap the lion's alar, of the benefit, and in view of this aa agreement should be entered into by tie two bodies for an annual payment by each towards the maintenence of this reclama tion.—Councillor Goldie suggested thathi lieu of the word "|£4,000,: '~ "asum to_e agreed upon by both bodies" should le inserted. —The motion having been patand lost,. Councillor Thompson moved, as v amendment to the Mayor's propositi). " That the Harbour Board be requeatedb appoint a sub-committee to confer with one from the City Council consisting of the Mayor, and Councillors Fleming. Croffther Oiler, and the mover."—Hig Worship op! posed this amendment, on tho ground that tbe matter had already been fully con sidered by both bodies.-^A discussion ensued as te the advisability or otherwise of specifying the mm te be accepted from the Harbour Board. At length the Mayor's proposition was carried.

Compensation Claims,—A list v_ submitted of compensation claims, In regard to which some action is requisite before the date of the next meeting. The total amount claimed was £I,B9o,—Councillor Goldie enquired if any of the claimants had signed n petition praying the Council to proceed with the ■works for which compensation was now sought- The Town Clerk replied that six petitions in all bad been received by the Coundl with respect to the works spoken of, bat none of them was of the character referred to by Councillor Goldie.—Several Coua. cillora said that they had a recollection ol having seen such a petition.— The Town Clerk remarked that the enlargement of the offices ami the carelessness of sucw sive lads who had been employed in the office had led to some confusion in the arrangement of the papers, but at any rale, diligent search had been made for »y record of such 'a petition, and without success. —Councillor Goldie considered that matters like these were attended to hi a very loose manner. Information given lj an outsider concerning a forgotten docu ment iv the Municipal archives had saved the Council not very long ago from a pay ment of £200 as compensation.—Councillor Fleming thought the best way to settle the claims would b6 for the Council to ap point an arbitrator, allowing the claim ants to do the same, and these gentlemen, before proceeding jto the arbitrament of tbe various claims should choose an umpire.—Councillor Waddel ob served that that Avas in effect the sugges tion offered by the Mayor on the preceding day.—Councillor Thompson was of opinion that the interests ot the ratepayers would be best served by allowing the claims to go before the law - court.—Coun cillor Fleming then proposed a motion embodying his previous suggestioit- Councillor Aickin seconded It. The matter, he said, was deserving of grave conridera tion. The claims were of two kinds—jmt and injust ones. That Of Akers deserved fair consideration, for instance from arbi trators, aud should be settled without mn« difficulty.—After some further expression of opiuion aad tho proposal of whom amendments the following decision wu finally come to :—" That the solicitor M instructed to dispute the liability of *• Council; that subsequently the nm Works Committee may offer such sums U settlement as in their judgment theyuuni fit." .. I. The meeting concluded shortly alter | o'clock.

GRAND 1.0. G.T. ENTERTAINMENT AT PAPAKURA.

Last night a grand entertainment tf»| given by the Mystic Tie Lodge of Oojd Templars (Papakura), assisted by the W toria Lodge (Newmarket). The talent ol the latter Ledge, with a few friends froiJ Faruell left Newmarket shortly after tin o'clock iv the big 'bus, the four-m-hantt being handled in "Billy's" usual masterly style. The arrived in Papakura, after » pleasant ride, a little before eight, wnw> an ample spread, provided by the Tap>' kura brethren, awaited them. Having doM I justice to the good things, they P rocM*3 to the public schoolroom, which was paCKeu to excess by the residents in Papakura auu surrounding district*. Mr ShannagßW presided, and opened the proceedings ma brief but pithy address to "Young M Zealand," on the bright future in store 'or them if the great advantages of the> connwj were used aright. In the course of the pw, gramme that followed, Mr LitUaiwd »■» in his usual style "Nancy Lee, *" naughty young man," and "Out in M green fields," and was loudly encoreo. m R. IS. Blown was much applauded lorjffl recitation of the " Fisherman .jma the "Soldier's Story." Miss Frostrenderea very feelingly " Kathleen, you'U,«|§| aud "The dear little shamrock, mm sound advice on the evils of in W»*J and the benefits of Good Templary,*■. given by Messrs Keetley and ™°S£l The latter gentleman's wit ana J?""Ljt keeping the audience in a roar, xae > "1 have found a spot," and other-WW. were beautifully sung by Mr ana » Jenkins, Parnell Mr J. KobertoOT ««» tatiou of "Bum's Address to » £*&£ was warmly applauded. "Sweet CM|ffi Bells" and the "Ruler of the 0«g Navee," the latter in costume, by »8" __ man amateur were rapturously c MrW. Robertson read an original ww^ ance piece in Scotch, w-hich received. Mr Jenkins, (vewmart^|H very happy iv a Welsh speech ana Clock on the Wall." Mr Wallace spoW the political aspect of the Tempera d movement. The usual votes <>* ""SU* the singing of the National Anthem Dro « . a very pleasant evening to a ««• • r b past ten- A grand display «*gS of then took place, under the Captain Cook. The Newmarket -,m H having refreshed the inner m. af ir af*jJ e V all aboard, and arrived safety » , .market about half-past one *™ ?£'»*£ all highly pleased with their long nj fc their night's enjoyment.— Oo.respw .

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR. THURSDAY. APRIL 1, 1880.



imSTABLISHED 185 5. M CO CHEAPEST W 1 BEST HOUSE Q[UALITjY 1 ° IN [ |g MACHINES THE fe >—1- H T R A D E. 1 g ONLY. I CD I W»H.S^" ESPEAR&C°" 246, QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. established 185 5. This was what a dentist, who seized a victim's molar, once said : " Piece-ably If I can, forcep-ly if I must." Toe Triumph of the Age. — In moderaoo one and dislind ive excollenco the Wilcox and Whito Organs cudto all other styles. They aro capable of brilllin effectaaa wellasof sustained harmony, and the many varied and beoutifu combinations adoinato to performance of Clas sical. Legitimate Oman Music—Sole Agency Auckland Music Warehouse, (11, Queen- The'new P. C. S. system now being Initiated by G. and C. will certainly prove a benefit to the public. It has boon a great success in Sydnoy and Melbourne, and when strictly carried ou the customer who buys at ftn establishment whore tho gooda are marked low to ensure a rapid salo must be a great gainer. G. and O. ccII thoir drapery, millinery and clothing at snch prices for cash as gives the buyer the advantage of a shareholder in a co-operative society, with out the loss abould the year's business prove un satisfactory. G. and C. will aim to retain tho confidence which the public have hitherto shown hem, and are determined to give the pure cash system a fair trial; whether they gain or lose the first year. Country buyers on remitting cash with order will ba supplied with goods at co operative prices, just the same as though thoy bod made a peTßonal peleotlon. Furnishing goods, such as carpets, floorcloths, bedsteads, bedding, and general house furniture, the larg est portion of which ia turned out at onr own factory, will be marked at the lowest remunera tive prices, and a d&ioount 0 f five por cent, will bo allowed to those who pay at tho time of pur- I ohase. Having realized tho entire value of the | Btook during the lato cash sale, the present stook I A NEW AHD VBRY CHEAPLY BOUOHT. An in, I speotiori is invited— Gaelics «jdC»an?tei,i,- D City Hall Furnishing Arcade, Queen-street I! Auckland.



Special Advercibements. TO THE PUBLIC,- We have the pleasure to inform, you our AUTUMN and WINTER GOODS are now opened for your inspection. It is our intention to keep a much Chcapei\ Larger, and more Fashionable, Stock of DRAPERY and FANCY GOODS than we did prior to the late Dissolution of Partnership, and a glance at our present Slock will convince you that good taste and judgment has been exercised in its selection. Wc thank you for so far enden-sing our views regarding Cash Payments as to encourage us to continue the CO-OPERATIVE CASH SYSTEM. Our Stock is marked down to the VERY LOWEST SHADE OF PROFIT; but wo trust to a VERY LARGE CASH RETURN to compensate for the small profit tmt on the Goods. In doing a large trade wc necessarily Iwxe a great number of Remnants every week. These will be Pleasured up. marked at very lov) prices, and cleared off every hRIDAY ana SATURDAY GARLICK & CRANWELL, City Hall Arcade. Pompadour Cashmoros and Sorges Pompadour Silks nnd Velvets Pompadour Fringes and Buttons Satin Dress Vests and Tyriiai Volvets Tho "Louis" Vclvetcon (highly commended) Silk Finish Patent Volvot And all tho Now and Fashionable Trimmings. GARLICK & CRANWELL. Estominea :: Wool Poplin SO Satin Cloths :: Persian Cords Crape Cloths :: Russell „ Costumo Tweeds :: Fancy Sorges French Cashmeres :: Plain ~ Winceys, various :: Black bilks Alpacas, „ :: Silk Rops Cherry Black Lustre :: \v 00l „ At Co-oporutlvo Reduced Cash Prices. GARLICK Se CRANWELL. A Splendid Assortment of Flowers, Feathers, Fancy Birds' Wings, Frilling, Rouohing, Fancy Velvets, Sealskin Caps, Trimmod aud Untrimmed Hats and Bonnots, in our Milli nery Department. Milliners on tho promises to execute orders with dispatch. _____ GARLICK & CRANWELL, City Hah Arcade. Ulsters, Mantles, Palotots, Jackets, Oporottes» Wool Squares, Shawls, Capos, oto., Ribbons, Scarves, nil at Co-operative Prices. GARLICK & CRANWELL. Manchester Goods :: Blankets, vory cheap Men's &Boys' Clothing :: Curtains, GARLICK & CRANWELL. Our Coods aro all Marked to the VERY LOWEST SHADE OF PROFIT. Co-opcrativo Prices for Cash. Co-oporativo Prices a Publio Benefit.? Co-oporativo Prices and a Largo Return. mr Support our New System. TSS3 GARLICK & CRANWELL, City Hall Arcade. AUR fi R:R A|T gALE OFi MEN'S AND BOYS' CLOTHING, HATS, CAPS, AND SHIRTS, COMIMIKNCE.S THIS -EVENING. Alljtho New Shipments recently rccolvod will bo soldjat SALE THRICSEiS. ALB 1 RICES. J. COSGRAVE & CO. Ifyl-ACINTOSII & -WATERPROOF pOATS. Wo aro NOW SHOWING a Largo Assort ment of NEW GOODS In VULCANITE & DOUBLE TEXTURES, from I6in. to C6in. in length, with extra long fly at baok, to open for riding. Those goods are of superior quality, and GUARANTEED WATERPROOF. SILK UMBRELLAS ALPACA UMBRELLAS ZANELLA UMBRELLAS GINGHAM UMBRELLAS In Groat Varioty. AOENTS FOR WERTHEIM'S SEWING MACHINES, NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY, QUEEN-STREET, OPPOSITE THEATRE ROYAL. J. FITZSIMONS, Manager. 'in H I S L I X U M. 100 DOZEN 2-BUTTON KID GLOVES (Quite sound), Only Is lid per pair. |A LargeiStoek of FANCYJ.GOODS, MILLINERY, COSTUMES, PINAFORES,. DRESSIGOODS, &c, &c. To bo Sold ot NcttflCash, for a Short Tlmelonly. DRESSMAKING ON TBE PREMISES, Costnmeslmade In 21 hours' notice. A. LINABURY & CO., 201 Aim 206, QUEEN-STREET. -|^- E W MILLINERY,| NEW BONNETS AND HATS. LATEST FASHIONS FROM PARIS. Also, in COSTUMES, JACKETS and MANTLES. W. RATTRAY will hold a GRAND SHOW Of very Choico and Fashionablo Autumn and Winter Goods off MONDAY, THE olii APRIL. The attention of the Ladies ia s invited to this intended Display of New and Fashionable GOODS. W. RATTRAY, 00, QUEEN-BTREET (Opposite Bank of New Zealand). .TIREAT "OAR GAINS XJT R E A T JL> A R GA I S GREAT .BARGAINS I GREAT BARGAINS I GREAT BARGAINS|! JUSTJOPBNED, t „ A SPLENDID LINE A OP - ||j[ EN' S rji W.E E D g y J|T;S, "* AT 273 6 D > [Worth 15a. ONE CASE J^EN'S J^LAX gHIRTS, With Collars, AT 4 s 6 U Worth 6s 6d. ONE BALE gUPER. JJLANKETS, 13 s 6 D' Worth 20s. Inspection specially invited te OUR OWN MAKE OP BOYS' PLAITED TUNIC SUITS, From 1 oS. *ar note the Address— J. B. ROBINSON, QLOTHING TjiACTORY NEXT MESSRS TONKS g& CO.'S 1 AUCTION MARTI '



Special Advertiementa. Q N S A E E, Kcarsloy's Comblsod Reapers and Mower Mangold and Turnip Drills Turnip Sllcers Ollcako Breakers Winnowing Machines Lawn Mowers. Also, ITO ARRIVE, PER ' INGLE WOOD/ Coulter's Corn, Mangold, Turnip, an. Manure Drills, combined [And Ploughs, double andSelnglo Harrows Rollers &C. &C IVO The'above goods are imported disected rom tho manufacturers, and will bo sold choap to make room for further shipments. tf. J. HURST & CO., 161. Quesn-streoi, CHIEF POST-OFFICE, AUCKLi ND. Mails will Clous as Unuer :— This Day. For Tbamos, per Rotomahana, at 1 30 p.m. For Friendly Islands, por Myrtle, ut 1.30 p.m. Friday, 2nd April. For Ngunguru, per Rob Roy, at 11 a.m. For W aiheke and Coromaudol, par Coromandel, at 2.30 p.m. For Russell and Kawakawa, per Penguin, at 3 p.m. For Levuka, por Meg Morrilles, at 3 p.rrj. For Whitiangi, Tairua, Tauranga, aad Opotiki, per Glonolg, at 1 p.m. For Wang*r_. Heads, and Wangarei, per Argylo, at 1 p.m. For Thames, per Rotomahana, at 5.30 p.m. SATURDAY. 3rd April. For Norfolk Island, per Southorn Cross, at 0 a.m. For Waiwera, M»hurangi, Matakana, Manga wai, Waipu, and Mangapai, per Rose Cassy, at 10 a.m. For Australian Colonies, prr City of Sydnoy, immediately aftor hor arrival froni Honolulu B. B. BI^S Chief Postmaster. " Tho overwrought brain," llko tho poisoned fonutaln-head that imprognntes its own and every othor stream that—tingles with itsenrronts, isthemain, Buporinducing cause of many bodily ailment. Tbo overtaxed organism breaks undor the tveight of the sevoro dmins on it, just as tho overload base crumblesuodor a suporincumbant pressure. titrcn.ihou tho co!obr«l functions, nnd it oan stand continuous burdens, aud noth ing will bo fortify them as Udolpho Wolfe's Schiedam Aromatic Schnapps.