SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

„,,,„ „,. , W nj This Evening, 7.57 "='-'- To-morrow Morning, 7.1S > TTW BET.—This Evoninu, 5.16 M'N niHK.—To-Morrow Morninct, 6.11 MOON'S AUK.—Full Moon, 25th, 10 29 a.m.

ARRIVALS.

SATURDAY ISVBNIXO. Glimpse, ketch, Feathcrstono, from Timaru. YKSTERDAY. Lizzie, cutter, Josoph, from Whongapoua Roiiance, ketch, Lawson, from Whangapoua Waitakl, s.s., Kdio, from Russell. TO DAY. Wolverine, H.M.S., Bridgea, from Sydney Syren, brig, ColUvt, Irom Sydney. Sophia, snhooner, Paesch. from Russell. Kate McGregor, schooner, Couch, from Tirnaru. Nuutilns, H.LG.M.S., Chuden, from Samoa. ChristUn, schoonor, Smith, from Russoll Gem, schooner, Diaz, from Tairua Paku, cutter, Peterson, from Tairua

DEPARTURES.

SATURDAY EVENING. Mazeppa, schconor, Ronnie, for Raroto;ga. IMPORTS. Per Hyroa from Sydney—l7oo sacks bone dust. For Glimpso from Timaru-500 sacks oats. Per K ato McGregor, from Timaru, 430 sack' oats, 267 sacks barley, 135 sacks wheat, 12 ca^ 3 meats. iNwiKB Cosisnvlam.-Ll2zle from J|*E"£sj pona witn 23,000 feet timber and 40 s»«?° r^J, gam; Isabella from Matakana, w)*.™ sheep and 95- tons firewood; Reliance f Wif n Ra powa, with 17,300 foot tiro, bar; Sf bia ■ f.r° m }}** sell, with 300 tons coal; Mor/n^' 1' Thames, in ballast; Mercury*™ ™™a with 23'dlOfeettimtior; Chrstiii" ' ro"U>rnr i/h D7tonscral; Gem from T^rua. with 2G.4C0 foot timber. niiTwimin pnAqTT^isß.—Ocean for Mercury Bay"^™e Sfo?W } Wa ?= Morning Light for Thames ; Staler Hokianga. A white schooner was lyin?iat the Friondly Islands when -he Nautilut left. Tho as Arprr'o will arrive to-night from Whangaril and Manitapal. Sho leaves for tho same ports to morrow afternoon. The island schoonjr Mazeppa loft for Raro tonga on Saturday night. Siio toot as passen gers—Mr and Mrs Heather, Mr Nicholas, and three natives. H.M.S. Cormorant is expected to loavo on a cru'so to Samoa find other islands of tho South Pacific to morrow. Tho brig Syrea arrived early this morninsz from Sydney with a full cnra;o of bonedust. Uaptain Collivor reports having loft oa tho 3rd instant with light aontherly wind, which con tinued till tho llth. Then cn nonntcred terrific S.E. Rale 3 and tremendous soi for throo days. On tho night of the llth inslant carried away the fore tor-Bail yard. Sighted the Three Kings on the 19th, and from ttioncs experienced con tinual so'.ith-o*storly winds. Anchored in har bour at five o'clock this morning. The ketch Glimpse arrived from Timarn on Saturday aftsrnoon with a cargo of oats. Sho left on the 13th instant, and ex#erioneed a strong Boutherly breeze till reaching Cape Oolvitle en Wednesday. Thence till arrival had light winds and calms. A barquo with painted ports, bound South, was passed off tho Ariel Hocks on tho 18th|In3tant. Cablegraphlc advlcos report the arrival of tho ship Halciono, C*ptain Parker, at London from Napier prior to April 23. The Auckland Steamship Company's s.s. Southern Cross, which leaves for Lovuka on the sth May, will tako pa*songers at tho following ratoa:—Saloon (single), £10; return (single), £16. jfreight will bo convoyed at £1 5s par tou. Tho schooner Kato McGregor arrived this morning from Timaru with a cargo of oats anc barl«y. Captain Couch reports having loft Timaru on the 16th; wore becalmed four days outside; then got a south east breeze, which continuod for sovcral houro and then veered to the south, and freshened, jtf ado tho run from Pompoy'a Pillar to the Kast Cap'i iv three days, tho Caps boing rounded on Thursday last. Thence till arrival experienced baliling wines. All accounts aprsinat tho barquo Agato must bo rendered to Messrs L. D. Nathan and Co, bofore noon to-morrow. Tho P.M. s.B. Zealandia may bn expected to ar.ivo fiom Syduey shortly aftor midnight, She leaves again for Honolulu and San Francisco with tho outward English and American mails at 2 p.m. to-morrow. ARRIVAL OP THE WOLVKRINK. H.M.S. Wolvorinp, aftor along nb33nco from port arrived from Sydney early this morning. Sho loft that port on April 15th, ai-d had light head winda for sevoral days, and strong head winds daring the remainder of tho passage. Sighted tho Three Kings on Saturday aftemeon, nnd had light weather down tho coast. The creator portion of tho passage was accomplished under steam. On the 20th, had prize flrlnjr. Sho brought one passenger, Mr Montagu Loftus Since tha vessel was last in port, there have boon various changes in tho list of officers, find we tlvroforo, civo a complete list:—Commo dore JohnC. Wilson, A.D.0.; Secretary, Colin C Wilson ; fomroandor, Walter H. Bridges ; lieutenants, Moasrs Charier) W. G. Spring, W. M. Matnran. F. Grsssio, W. forbett. W. J. Symons; LioutenantoE Msrlnos, O. W. Kltcnon; Chaplain, V. U Warleigh; Staff Surgeon. W. Reid\ M.0.: Paymaster, A. Allan; Chief Engi neer, W. McDowoU; Surgeon. H. B. Marsh; Assistant Paymaster. G. Gordon : bub-Lieut G F. G. Purvis; Engineers, J. Happs, K. W. Kdwards, D. Griilin ; Gunner A. Barfoot; Boatswain, H. Leo; Carpenter. G. May; Mid shipmen, S. H. Asb, F. A. Winter, W. P. Daw- BDn. Js. F. Gardiner, VV. 11. Bakor, Co!m R Keppell F. C. O. Pascoe; Clerks, C. K. C. Webb, fi. W. Delafous, H. C, Ward. The Wol verine -will remain at Auckland until tho 7th May whou sho will proceed to Sydney. H.M.S. Kaloieh, which is on the way ont with a new crew for the Wolverino, -will meet her there, and the Wolverine's present crow will proceed home in tho Raleigh.

ARRIVAL OF THE NAUTILUS. The Gorman man-o'-war Nautilus, -which has teen expected here for some time past, arrivod shortly before noon to-day. She oomes from Samoa, via Friendly Islands. Apia was loft on April 10th, and calm weather experienced on the run to Friendly Islands, Nukulnfa belnp reached on the 14th instant. Left again on the 15th. and experienced light winds from the south-east during the whole passage. The vessel came part of the way under sail, and tho remainder under steam. Tho Nautilus, which was hero about six months a«o, is a four-gun vessel, with a complement of 95 men. She will remain here about four weeks, and will then return to the islands.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

ARRIVALS. Eowena, s.s., Amodeo, from Waitara DEPARTURES. Griffin, soh., Bishop, lor Kaipara. The Griffin loads with timber at Kaipara for Lyttelton. Tho Union Company's s.s. Wanaka will arrive In tho Manukau from tho South with the late portion of the outward San Faanc.lsco -mail to morrow morning.

TE KOPURA.

Friday loading: brig Thomas and Henry, brigamine KlDcpaxtu?es: briglnoa, schooner Marmlou.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Greymoutii, this cay. Tho brigantino Daroy Pratt sailed for the Monufcau with a cargo o^al^n^rday.^ The ship Fleur do Lis arrived from Newcastle OnSaSed rf ffiathro, Bhlp for London, with Braill> Gisboknb, this day. The s.s. Te Anaxt left for Auckland, at 9.30 a.m. Rdsseli, this day. Arrived : Arawatafrom Australian ports, Bltjff, this day. The s.s. Ringarooma left Melbourne at 2.30 n m. on tho 21st, with the Suez mail, and arrived at 7 am. to-day. She sails at 5 tJ.m.for Dune din Passengers, saloon :-Mesdames Hart, Hai™, Messrs Hart, Harris, Gilman, Murray, and 2 in tho steerage. 119 tons of cargo.

COMMERCIAL.

Evening Star Omce, Saturday. Mr B C. GrcenwoodSheld a sale of building Bites, &C on the ground st Elle-elie, on Satur day last, immediately aftor the arrival of the 2 D.m. train from Auckland. There was a very fair attendance, and tho following allotments wore sold at the prices mentioned below:—Lots 510 511 and 312, with frontage of 33 foet each to Panmure Road, 93 per foot, Mr Monaghan; lot 505. 33 feet froatago to Panmuro Road. 10a 64 per foot, Mr Anderson; lot 501, 47 feet frontage to Panmuro Road, 233 per foot, Mr Anderson; lot i, with cottage erected thereon. 182 feet frontage to Panmuro Roaa, 22s 6d par foot, Mr Campbell; lot 2, 66 feet fron tage to Panmure Road, 103 Od per foot, Mr C. Smith; lot 3, C 6 feet frontage to Pon snuroHosd, 7«9d per foot, Mr C. Smith; lot 54, 132 feet frontage to Boll*-stroet, 8s per foot, Mr Secche; lots 75 and 76, 142 feet frontago to Robort-3treot, 5s per foot, Mr Secche: lot 98, 132 feet frontage to Bella-street, 103 per foot, Mr John Abbot; lot 99,132 feet frontage to Bella street, 8s 3d per foot, Mr Anderson; lot 100, 132 foet frontage' to Bella-street, 63 per foot, Mr Glan fleld ; lot 59,132 feet frontago to Bella-street, 7s per foot, Mr Mitchell; lots 65 and 66, 132 feet frontage to Robert st-eet, 5s per foot Mr Mitchell.

CHIEF POST-OFFICE, AUCKLAND.

Mails will Closik as unijeb :— This Day. For Russoll, Kawakawa, Wangaroa, and Mon- Sgonui, per lona, at i p.m. For Whitiaugl, Tairoa, Tauranga, and Opotikl, per Glonolg, at i p.m. For Thames, por Kntorprlao, at 5.30 p.m. Tuesday. 27th instant. For Taranaki and Southorn provinces, par Wannkii, at 8 a m. For Tairua, por Hoso, at S a.m. For Walwera, Kawan, Omaha, and Matakana, per Roso Casey, at 10 a.m. For Coromandol, por Coromandol, at 11.30 a.m. For Wanganui, YVolJlngton, and Lyttolton, por Wallabl, at 11 a.m. Por s.s. Zoalandia as follows :— For Sandwich Inlands, United States of America. Canada, British Columbia, Contral and South America, and British and Foroign West indies, Japan, and China, Including Hongkong, at 1 p.m. For United Kingdom and Continent' of Europe, at 1 p.m. .For money ordors, and registered lottors, at 11.30 a.m. Late lotters bearing an extra fco of slxponco. In addition to the postage, ■will bo received by tho Mail Agent on board tho stoamor up to the time of sailing. For Russell, Kawakawa, nnd Australian IColonies, por To A nan, at 3 p.m. For Thames, por Rotomahana, at 330 p.m. For Tauranga and OpotiUl, por Waitakl, at i p.m. For vyangaroi Heads, Walpu, Wangarel, and - Mangapai, por Argylo, at 1 p.m For Tairua, per Paku, at 1 p.m. Thursday. 29th instant. Per s.s. .Arawata a« follows :— For India, China, Japan, Moditoranoan Ports, and Continent otKuropo, at 8 am. ForGinborne, Napior, Southern Provincon, Australian Colonies, and United Kingdom, via Brmdial, at 9 a.m, for newspapers, at 8 a.m. For money orders, aud registered lotters, tho previous evening at 1 o'clock. Late icttnrß till 9.20 a m. For Taranaki, Wanganui, Wellington, and Lyttelton, per Rangatira, at 1 p.m. S. B. Biss, Chief Postmaster.

Dr. Schlieman's discoveries of ancient sites and burled treasures will onthuao all lovors of classic history, and form a valuablo accession to the achievements of patlont search and zealous inquiry. They fix and locate events, it is truo, and vorify or con-radict the totichinga of centuries. But really they aro not as im tortant as some of the developments of modical Bcience, nor will thoy revolutionize the world of original ideas, as did tho discovery of Udolpho Wolfe's Schiedam Aromatic Schnapps,

BIRTHS.

WATSON.—On April 21, at her residence, Wakeflold-streot, tho wifo of Alfred Watson, ofSa daughter.

LYNCH.—On April 21, at her parents'residenco, Chapel.streot, the wife of Mr D. Lynoh, ol Dargaville, of a son. Both doing well.

DEATH.

MACDONALD.—On April 26, at Vincont-stieet Solina Dorcas, the beloved wife of the Ray A. Macdonald; a* ed 65 years. The funeral will leave her late residence on Wednesday next, at 3 o'clock, and proceed to Beresford-street Chape', whoro a short service will be bo held prior to interment.

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

MONDAY, APRIL 26, 1880.

For Che cause that lacks assbtancs, Tor the wrong; that needs resistance, For the future in the distance,

Aud the stood that we con dc.

The crowd of people who have waited at Government Buildings to-day in the hope of obtaining an interview with Mr Bryce speaks volumes of arrears of work. There were deputationists from Waikato, from tho Thames, from the East Coast—in fact from all parts of the province—and many of the ques tions, which could only be settled by personal interview and after discussion, have remained awaiting adjustment since last session. The experience of Sir Donald McLean and other Native Ministers has shewn that the duties of the office can only be discharged satis factorily by the residence of tho Minister in the very midst of his sphere of opera tions. Personal Government is no doubt an evil, but the direct personal control and judgment of a Minister in native concerns is preferable to the irresponsible action of officials or a total inaction leaving everything in confusion. Mr Bryce has been engaged in supervising personally the measures adopted to settle the West Coast com plications, and the delays that have arisen in dealing with native questions in other parts of the colony were there fore unavoidable: but what he has seen to-day should satisfy him that the duties of the office will entail a resi dence of some months out of each year at Auckland, which is the natural head quarters of the Native department

Earl Beaconsfield having resigned in consequence of the adverse character of the recent elections, Her Majesty, fol lowing the usual course, sent for the leader of the Opposition in the House of Commons, the Marquis of Harting ton. His Lordship, we learn by a late cable despatch, declined to form a Ministry, and advised the Queen to call upon Mr. Gladstone to undertake the task. After consultation with Earl Granville^ the Liberal leader in the

House of Lords, who coincided with the Marquis of Hartington, Her Majesty sent for Mr. Gladstone, and he has un dertaken the onerous responsibility of determining the new rulers of the British Empire. The great chief of Liberalism and Constitutional reform has thus come naturally to the front, despite royal dislike and the active avowed and bitter hostility of the Court party. Tho victory will be hailed trium phantly by true Liberals in all parts of tho world. Commanding such a sub stantial majority Mr Gladstone will ex perience iio difficulty in forming a very strong Government. Ho has himself already undertaken tho arduous port folio of Chancellor of the Exchequer, and brings to the office the reputation of tho best Chancellor that over con trolled the purse strings in Groat Britain.

It would ba well if large employers of labour throughout the colony wore to follow the fine example set by Mr B. Ilallenstoin of Duncdin. On tho eve of his departure for Europe the employe's assembled for the purpose of pre senting him a testimonial expressive of their esteem and regard, and the testimonial was accompanied by a considerable subscription iv money designed for the purchase of an expensive silver salver and service. Mr llalleustcin received the address, bat iv a few graceful sentences, which evinced the harmonious relations existing between him and his employe's, declined to accept tho money, and requested that it might be in vested in a manner which showed at otice the thoughtfulness and kindness of heart of the firm towards its servants. Mr H.allenstcin pointed out the necessity for economy in a period of depression, and of some organization amongst the workmen for mutual succour on occasions of sickness or accidental inca pacity, and he handed over the amount of tho subscription to form the nucleus of a fund for the purpose, supplementing it with a donation of £50 by the (inn. What strikes us in this incident is tho peculiarly graceful and considerate conduct which marked the proceedings. There was neither cringing and (lattery on the one side, nor ostentation and dictation on the other. Perfect dignity and accurate appreciation of their relative positions were displayed by the employer and the employed. Let us hope that Mr Hallonstein's example will be followed by other largo employes- I" England tliero are old-standing linns in whose service employe's are born, educated, employed, and ultimately pensioned. In Yorkshire and sonic other parts of England, many manufactories are worked on the co-operative principle, capital and labour .shariug pro rata iin the profits of the concern, and the work men having a guarantee of maintenance iv case of sickness, accident, or old ago. There are yet other largo employers at home who have organised sick and benefit funds. Unfortunately, in this colony, the occupations of the people have not been so steady as at home. There has been a constant migration from place to place or house to house, the workmen in different establishments have continually changed, so fiat uuanimity of sentiment and unity of action have been impossible. Such organisations as those we allude to require to ensure their stability and success fixity of residence, and permanency of association (as necessary conditions.) These will bo supplied as the colony grows older and our institutions pass through the earlier stages of their growth. We may safely predict, however, that a lung poriod must elapse before any colonial employer will bo able to imitate the munificent gift of Messrs Wil liam Lawrence and Son, builders of London. In retiring from business they handed over to their managers and chief clerks, nine in number, a loan of £30,000, with which the new firm will purchase the .stock and con tinue the trade. Nor did the beneficence of the principals stop here, for a considerable sum of money was divided by Mr Alderman W. Lawrence, M.P., atnongat the larj»o stufl of workmen, the gratuities being propor tioned to tho length of servico of the wen, some of the older servants having sulliciont to retire from labour.

Tho Suez mail arrived at the ;l)lulf this morning by tin Ringarooma.

Wo aro requested to remind tho mombora of the Choral Society (soloists and orchestra) to attcud a special practice at the Choral lla.ll to-night at half-past seven.

Mr Speight, M.U.It, for City East, wil address his constituents in the Mechanics Institute at eight o'clock to-morrow oven ing.

The religious service last evening at the Theatre Royal commenced at half-past six o'clock, and was well attended. Mr Thos. Buddie presided ; an address was given by Mr Court of Liverpool, and tho choir was under the leadership ot Mr Tudehopo.

Mr. Wcndall desires us to state that ho did not return the cigars which wore presented to him by tho olliccrs of U.I.M. >S. Bismarck, but paid tho duty of 9% and Is 4d for passing entries. We believe the amount very nearly represented what he would have paid for the cigars at any of the tobacconists! of tho city.

It is rumoured that a " Now Zoalan Review" will, ere long, be issued from Wo! lingtou. It is to come out monthly, am will have leading statesmen and literar men as contributors.

Crowds of persons visited tho Wild Beast Show on Saturday, especially in the evening. The proprietor had added music to the other attractions of the exhibition The show will be open during tho present week, and by the next boat, tuo proprietor expects au addition to his menagerie. The several monkeys performed a number of tricks, and ono of thorn was remarkably docile.

The enterprising proprietor of tho phono graph has secured a collection ot animal curiosities which aro now being exhibited in connection with the latest triumph of mechanical skill. They comprise a lively specimen of the Tasmanian Devil, several Australian opossums, a couple of South Americau land tortoises, aud a nondescript quadruped, which is alleged to bo halt monkey and half cat. It appears tractable enough, and is certainly worth seeing. The show is decidedly interesting.

To JNgakau, formerly Prime Minister par excellence to Tawhiao, arrived in Auckland on Saturday by the Waikato train, and took up his quarters at the Star Hotel, Albert street. Te Ngakau informed a representa tive of the Star that he had not visited Auckland for twenty-four yeara, and that he was astonished at the vast extension of the city, and the signs of material wealth. He was suspiciously reticent as to the busi ness of his visit, remarking in reply to questions that he had merely come "to look around," having been seized with a longing to revisit Auckland after so long an absence. To Ngakau is a largo landowner, and has cultivated aconsiderable area of wheat in the Matamata district. At the last meeting at Te Kopua he supplied :i great part of the flour which was required. On Saturday he had an interview with Major Mair, Civil Commissioner.

The fruit mission service of song, was* successful yesterday afternoon, on the llos pital lawn. The weather appeared threat ening, still there was a good attendance, The choir, consisting of 36 sinsrers, selected from several choirs, sang a number of hymns and the To Denm, under the able direction of Mr Ryan. The collection towards the next service, indoors, amounted to £4. Mr Lincoln, in a briet address, thanked the singers, contributors and tho press, for their support, which had been of so much service to the success of tho mission. 4

A quantity of falso hair (writes " Atlas" in the World) will be worn at the forthcom ing Drawing-rooms, owing to tho Queen's express command that three plumes shall' spring conspicuously from the heads of all the ladies who are to approach her. As it is impossible to plant these fin the closely braided hair which the better taste of the

times has generally adopted, every lady ambitious of appearing at Buckingham I'alaoe has set her hairdresser to work to match her tresses.

The following notice has been posted in a conspicious place in his hotel by a northern landlord :—" I may entertain angels unawares, but they must have baggage or pay in advance to meet the rules of the house."

The anniversary services of tho United Free Methodist' hurch were held yesterday, and were very largely attended. The preacher in the morning was the Rev. Wm. Morloy, who preached an excellent sermon from Act«, c. 9, v. 31 : "Then had the churches rest throughout all Judrca and Galilee and Samaria, and were edilied ; and walking in tho peace of the Lord, and in the comfort of the Holy Gho3t, were multi plied." The evening service was conducted by the Rev. J. Robertson, of Beresford street, tho text was from Psalm 17, v. 15 : " I shall be satisfied when I awake in Thy likeness." Both discourses were elaborated with power and listened to with serious attention. The collections were liberal and voluntary, and amounted to £28 2s.

Messrs Kelly and Douglas, members of the Civil Service Commission, are coming to Auckland via Tauranga, and will be joined by Messrs Saunders and Pharazyn, who come via Napier.

Williams, of tho Proprietory Bank Iron works, New South Wales, intends to take over ten tons of Tavanaki irousand for experiment.

A large congregation attended vespers last evening at St. Patrick's Cathedral. His Grace. Archbishop Steins preached an admirable and impressive sermon from the epistle of St. James, c. 1, v. 2G. "If any man think himself- to be religious, not bridling his tongue, but deceiviug his own heart, this man's religion is vain." The discourse was listened to with marked at tention.

The monthly meeting of tho Ennistillen Loyal Orange Lodge will be .held this even ing in the Newton Protestant Hall. The Key J. "W. Dunn will read a paper on the question " Was St. Patrick a Komau Catholic?" Time : 7.30.

The Onehuuga Good Templar Lodge propose celebrating their seventh anniver sary to-morrow night by a conversazione, when addresses will be given by temperance Mends, and an interesting programme of music, recitations, and refreshments*. We are sure from the talent provided that a successful meeting will be the result.

Wo understand that Mr Sheehan pur poses accompauyinh the hon. J. Bryce to Waikato, and overland to the Thames, and that Mr Shoehan will propally take the Op portunities of addressing his constituents.

The settling on the A.R.C., Autumn meeting took place on Saturday evening at the ollico of the Club, when the follow ing sums were paid over : ,Mr. Douglas, £114; Mr. Prince, £114; Mr. Horsfall, £104 10s ; Mr. J. Smith. £104 10s : Mr. J. Hunt, £95 : Mr. A. J. Keith, £82 13s ; Mr. J. George, £53 4s; Mr. R. Mclvor, £47 10s ; Mr W. Walters. £47 103 ; Mr K. H. Vallance, £39 18s ; Mr. J. Lennard, £19; Mr. Rutherford, £19 19s; Mr. J. Gwyune, 193 ; total, £842 13s.

The dispute between the natives and the trustees, in the estate of the late Captain Reid, has been satisfactorily arranged, and it is believed that other disputed titles will be similarly settled.

The evidence with regard to the cinchona nibra cure for drunkenness is very conflict ing. Here is the unfavorable report : — " The Superintendent of tho Home of Ineb riates at San Francisco has given the drug a full and fair trial, and he reports that its in fluence is absolutely nil, Ho further states that, from his inquiries as to its use in private practice, he is conOrmed in hia unfavorable opinion."

Mr P. Doran has engaged Abo Ilicken, aud the brothers West, and announces an entertainment at the Albert Hull to-night in conjunction with Mr It. Love, Hettie, tho Lennard brothers, and tho Infant prodigy. A lirst-rato variety programme has been thus made up, not tho least re markable feature of which is the sword exerciae.aiul horizontal bar by tho Hrothers West, one of whom executes the celebrated feats of cutting an apple laid on tho hand and neck of the other, and cutting an apple through a handkerchief without injuring (he latter. The prices have been reduced to 2s and Is.

One of tho sailors of IF.M.S. Cormorant, who died on Saturday lust, was interred this morning. The brais band belonging to the ship proceeded the funeral cortege to the cemetery, aud performed tho "Dead March.'1

The annual meeting of tho subscriber and friends of the Orphans Home will be held at tho Institution this day at 7.30 p.m. the Mayor of Auckland will presido and dis tribute tho prizes to tho children. The Parnell Glee Club under Mr Slator Inve kindly promised to attend. The children will also sing.

The annual .soiree of the United Metho dist I1"rco Church, Pitt and Vincent-streets, will bo held tomorrow (Tuesday) evening. Tea will be provided by the ladies at 0.30 in tho schoolroom, and a. public mee'ing will bo held iv tho adjoining chapel at 7..'J0, Mr Hicliard Arthur in tho chair. The meeting will be addressed by tho chairman, Roys. H. Dewsbury, It. Taylor and Mr J. French ; intervened by hymns and anthems by the church choir.

At a meeting of the Caltlo Hoard, a letter was read from tho Colonial ijecretary ro questing the opinion of the Board as to the advisability of prohibiting the importation of cattle from Australia. It was decided that the quarantining of catlle wan sufficient for the present. It was agreed that MesfM Irelands1 estate at Panmnre should bo con sidered an infected pl.aco for a further period of one month.

To Ngakau waited on (.ho lion, tho Native Minister this morning, at the Civil Court's ollice, Princes-street. Mr Bryce expressed hirt gratification at seoing Te Ngakau visit Auckland, after so long an estrangement from Europeans, and hoped it would lead to ii permanent friendship. Te Ngakau said in future he would visit Auckland more fre quently.

A meeting of creditors in the estate of Robert Little, bootmaker, of Quoon-streot, was hold this morni-jg at the Supreme Court House. Tho trustee's report was road, and a recommendation that tho bank rupt should receive his discharge carried by a majority of those present.

Au aiualgatod meeting of the Hopo of l'arnell and Victoria Lodges f.O.G.T. will be hold this evening in tho Farnell lodge room, for tho purpose of conferring degrees of fidelity ana charity.

Tho Maori chief To Ngakau visited tho English men-of-war in harbour this after noon.

A carpenter named James Whitlock fell from Mr Wood's new building at Ellerslie on Friday last, through a plank giving way. lie was attended to on his arrival in town by Dr Tennant, who found two ribs broken and the left leg much injured. The following are the handicaps for tho Dnnedin Races : Handicap Hurdle Race, of 50 soys, two miles and a distance :— Mota, list Olbs ; Kildare,

lOat; Theodore, 9st lOIbs; Romance, 9st 51bs; Huntsman, 9st 51bs; Bothwell, 9st 31bs ; Black Bess, 9st; Isaac, 9st; Anton ettc, Bst 71bs ; Casee, by Elswick, Sat 7lbs. Birthday Handicap of 80 soys, one mile and a-half distance : —Titania, 9st 51bs ; York, 7st 131bs; Blnepcter, 7st 91bs ; Satellite, 7st 71b3 j Tora, 7st 71bs; Adamant, 7st 21bs ; Boro Brothonoy, Cst. Novel Uace, a handicap of 50 soys, oue milo and a-half. The winner to be sold by 'auction, with his engagements, and tho whole "proceeds of tho sale go to the fund ;—Sir William, 9st 121bs; Spec, 7st 511i3; Concrete, 7st; Dolly Barron, Cst 12lbs ; Soitgnll, Gst 91bs; Maud. 6at; Tera, 6st 101b i. Tradesmen's Handi cap, of 50 soys, one mile and a distance. Tho winnor of tho Birthday Handicap to carry 71bs extra :—Titania, Oat; York, Bst; Bluepctor, 7sll2lbs ; Satellite, 7at 91bs ; Tcra, 7st; Adamant, 7st; Boadicea, Gat lOIbs; Messiugham, Gat 71bs; Boro Protho nus, Gst; Manuka, Gst.

Mr E. B. Dickson, Government Observer, reports of tho weather last week : " Tho weather throughout the week warm and dry, with very high barometer ; sky very clear and wind light, rainfall nominal, Biromotic pressure tar above average. Mean reading 30.362; highest on 22nd (Thursday) morning, 30*432, and lowest on 19th (Monday) evening 30225. Average of April for 16 years, 30044. Warmest day, 23rd (Friday), 75.7; coolest, 21st (Wednos day), 699. Nights rather chilly, ranging from 50 son Saturday the 17th to 47"3 on Tuesday, the 20th. Light rain on Saturday niyht, and again (or else excessive dew) on Friday night. Wind light throughout, on Saturday morning often almost dead calm. Direction from E. to S. or S. W. Sky often remarkably cloudless, especially after night fall.

Kefcurn of sick treated at tho Provincial District Hospital for tho week ending Saturday April 24th, ISBO. Remained last return, 112 ; admitted since, 12 ; discharged 16; died, 5 ; remaining, 103 ; males, 82; females, 21. Arrangement of cases : zymotic, 35 ; constitutional, 5 ; local, 39 : developmental, 14; violent, 10. Five deaths occurred, viz : T.M., aged 40 years, male, on 17th itst, of typhoid fever ; F.M., aged 26 years/male, onlOthiust., of phthisis pulmnnalis; J.C., aged 60 years, male, on 20th inst , of heart disease ; G. 8,, aged 40 years, male on 23rd inst., of pneumonia; 11. N., aged 30, female, on 23rd iust., of gastritis. Thanks are returned to the Mayor and Council for a number of news papers, and to Dr. Kenderdine for new vols. of the Leisure Hour, Sunday at Home, British Workman, and Workwoman, Cottager and Artisan, Old Jonathan, and Band of Hope Reviews.

" Atlas " writes in the World :—" I ob served at a ball the other night some of the professional beauties wore sacks. Anklets, alias bangles for the ankles, are now openly displayed for sale iv shop windows, as welj as in some cases on the feminine extremities. What next ? I should not be surprised to see nose-rings introduced*; arid if this would permit of married ladies being led by the nose by their husbands more than at present, the fashion would have some practical ad vantage. Not a few jmen wear bangles on their arms nowadays : and a member of the Orleans Ulub at Twickenham gets well laughed at for his vanity in showing his bangles by baring his arm when playing' lawn- tennis."

CABLE NEWS.

LREUTER'S SPECIAL CABLEGRAMS.]

EUROPEAN.

The Wheat Market. LONDON. April 23. The total quantity of wheat afloat for Great Britain is 1,700,000 quarteis, being 120,000 quarters less than last week. The Tallow Market LONDON. April 23. Australian tallow is dull and declining, Best beef, 325; best mutton, 33s 6d. The Wool Market- LONDON. April 23. At the wool sale to-day 100,900 bales were offered. Wool is firm and an active demand is maintained. Tenders for the Oamaru Waterworks Loan of £89,000 were opened to-day. £7G,000 are offered at from £9G to £101J, and the balance, £13,000, at £96. LONDON. April 25. Consols have advanced to 99. New Zealand securities are unchanged. Australian and New Zealaud breadstulfs remain at the last quotations. The Wool Sales- LONDON. Apiil2s. At to-dsy'a wool auction 117,000 bales were offered, making a total of 53,000 cata logued since the opening. A fair and aclivejjdemand.was again shownjat the.sale. The New British Cabinet. LONDON. April 22. , The Marquis of Hartington, after an ' audienco with tho Queen, returned to Lon don and had an interview with Earl Gran ville and Kight Hon. Mr Gladstone. _ He returns to Windsor to-day, when it is ex pected he will decline the task of forming a new Ministry, but will propose Mr Gladstone, who will probably be summoned by Her Majesty to-day. April 23. The Right Hon. Mr Gladstone has been summoned by the Queen. April 23. The Marquis of Hartington and Earl Granvillo had an audienco of Her Majesty the Queen to-day iv regard to the formation of a new Ministry. Gladstone Undertakes to Form a Ministry. LONDON. April 24. Mr Gladstono has been appointed First Lord of tho Treasury and Chancellor of the Exchequer. He has accepted tho task of forming n new Ministry. It is probable that Earl Grauvillo will accept office as Secretary for .Foreign Affairs. Bank of England Reserve. LONDON. April 22. The total reserve in notes and bullion in tho Bank of England is £16,250,000, being a quarter of a million more than the last week. Wool in Demand. LONDON. April 20. At tho wool sale auction to-day 11,100 bales were offered, making a total of 29,G00 bales catalogued since the opening. To-day's salo is firm, and an activo demand con tinues. The market for Australian wheat and tallow is dull. British Victory at Ghuzni. CALCUTTA. April 23. Intelligence has been received of the re sumption of hostilities in Afghanistan. A severe attack was made upon General .Stewart's force, oil tho 19th instant, in the vicinity .of Ghuzni, by 15,000 Afghans. A serious ceullict ensued, and resulted in the defeat of tho enemy with heavy loss. The British loss is unknown. General Stewart's vanguard entered Ghuzni on the 20th.

Cablegrams.

LONDON, April 12. Search for a Training Ship. The Channel Squadron has been des patched to the Azores, to search lor Ilpr Majesty's ship Atalnnta, the training ship which succeeded the Eurydice wheu the latter was lost. Nothing has been heard ot the Atalanta for seventy-two days. Her crew numbered 300 souls. Indian Teas. The Indian Government has undertaken to coutributo £1,000 towards placing Indian teas on the Australian market. LONDON, April 15. It is rumoured that the Right Hon. Sir Mtzroy Kellv, Lord-Chief Jiarou of the Court of Exchequer, will bu raised to the peerage, and that he will be succeed by Sir John liolkcr, Attorney-General. LONDON, April 15. Victorian Politics. ™The " Morning Post " expresses approval of Mr Service's political programme, and believes that wheu the finances of Victoria have improved, a policy in the direction of free trade may be adopted. LONDON, April 16. The Cork Elections. The contest for the representation of the County Cork was an exciting one. Colonel Coulthurst and Mr William Shaw, the formor members, both Home Rulers, were supported by four Bishops and a hundred priests, and returned by a largo majority. Mr J'mnell has beeu elected for tnree seats. Prince Leopold. The "Daily Telegraph" states that Prince Leopold is created Duke of Albany. Bagot Will Case. A compromise has boon eli'ected in the Bagot will case. The mother and minor receiving £33,000, and their law costs. Bishop of Liverpool. The very Rev. Charles Ryle, Dean of Salisbury, has been created Bishop of Liver pool. Abul Kabuu claims to bo recognised as Ameer of Afghan. De Lesseps in England. Vicomte De L<;ssep3 intends to visit the principal tewns of <3reat Britian for the purpose of promoting his Panama Canal scheme. A Portuguese Difficulty. A difficulty has arisen between Portugal and China, in consequence of the latter claiming Macao. Russia supports Portugal and it is stated that the British and Kussian envoys at Pekin aro acting in concert. It is stated that Mr John Eniilo has been appointed Ambassador for France at Brussels. LONDON, April 16th. It is reported that an unsuccessful at tempt baa been made to poison the Emperor of Russia. What the "Pall Mall"Gazette says The " Pall Mall Gazettes" considers that tho_ long uphill struggle of the late op position in Victoria should encourage the Tanquished party in Great Britain, Tho "Gazette pronounces the programme of tho Service Ministry equally as liberal as that of the late Berry Govt, though less noisy and mercenary. The Mar/kets. Tho sugar market ia severely depressed, reduced rates ruling. Wheat has decliucd 2s owing to large American arrivals. The weather is propitious for ,-raiii crops, and the market has a pcr.iancut tendency downwards. The London Press on Australia. The " Times," " Daily News," and " Daily Telegraph," have lately published special articles on tho Australian Colonies with a view to awakening public interest in the development of colonial produce. Bulffarian Addresses. Bulgarians have presented twenty-seven addresses to Mr Gladstone. LONDON, April 14. Rewewcd applications have been made to the British Commission ou behalf of America and Franco for increased space in tho Mel bourne International Exhibition. LONDON, April 15. The Continental Press on the Elections. The result of the general election in England has been watched with great interest upon the Continent. The enormous majority obtained by the Liberals and their immediate accession to power is regarded by European Statesmen as an indication of the intention of England to resume her old position of isolation. German Army Bill. The new German Army Bill which pro poses to add annually about 30,000 men to the forces of the Empire is being eagerly discussed in the Reichstag. The Bill pro vides for the creation of eleven new regiments of infantry with forty batteries of artillery and one battalion of engineers, causing an increased aunual outlay of over £10,000,

Political. The Grand Cross of the Bath has been conferred upon Sir Stafford Northcote, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Manners, the Postmaster ■ General. Professor Lyon- Playfair has boen ro-elected in "the Liberal interist for the University of Edin burgh and St. Andrews. LONDON, April 16. The Empress Eugenic. The Empress Eugenic, accompanied by Sir Evelyn and Lady Wood, has arrived at Cape Town, in good health. She purposes proceeding immediately to Natal, and lrom thence to the spot where the Prince Imperial was killed. LONDON, April 19. A Gunpowder Mill Blown Up. A telegram from San Francisco states that on Saturday last a terrific explosion occurred in the town of Berkly (California), by which a gunpowder manufactory was i blown up, and thirty persons killed. A large number of persons were also seriously injured. The disaster is said to have beeu caused by tho negligence of one of the employees. LONDON, Apiil 19. Beaconsfleld's Resignation. The delay which has occurred in sending for a successor to Lord Beaconsfield for the purpose of forming a new Ministry creates considerable surprise. It has been an nounced that the Queen had summoned a Cabinet Council for to-morrow, for the pur pose of considering the political situation, and deciding upon the choice of a successor to the position of Premier. LONDON, April 20th. A Town Destroyed by a Hurri cane, —Thousands Homeless. The town of Mashfield in the State of Missouri has been totally destroyed by a hurricane. The ruins took fire during the gale and increased the terrors of tho situa tion. Some thousands of people were left homeless by the disaster. Active steps arc being taken to send relief to the suffereis.

TELEGRAPHIC.

(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

COROMANDEL, Saturday.

THE TOKATEA,

The Tokatea manager reports the resump tion of operations in the No. 7 level with the rock drill, after a short suspension caused by a break. The drill is now work ing well, and the drive going ahead fast. The Koyal Oak manager reports most of the past week was occupied in timbering up. He obtained 231b5.. of specimens from the new reef over No. 1 pass. 30 tons of quartz are at the Bismarck battery ready for crushing. The tributers of No. 1 block have crushed 251bs. of specimens, aud two tons for 450z8. gold. [UNITKD PRESS ASSOCIATION.] WELLINGTON, Saturday. The Wellington Hotel was broken into early this morning, and about £40 in notes and gold abstracted. The entrance was effected throngh the window, about twelve feet from the ground, by means of a ladder. The body of a married woman named Jane Angu«, uged 60, was found on the beach nt Oriental Bay this morning. She was last seen alive at 9 o'clock last night, when she left a friend's house to proceed home. It is thought that she being short sighted walked over the breakwork near Oriental Bay. An inquest will be held. It is understood that the Greytown sec tion of the Wellington aud Masterton rail way will be opened about the middle of the next month. The delegates of the Workiug Men's Small Farm Association express themselves pleased with the lands inspected in the 40- Mile Bush. The object of the inspection was for the purpose of ascertaining if the land was suitable for special settlement. TIM <11U, Saturday. The South Canterbury Board of Educa tion's leturn for the March quarter showed 3,34G children on the roll, as against 3,035 for the previous quarter. There are now 29 schoois open, employing 79 teachers. CHRISTCEUnCH, this day. C.J.C. NOMINATiONS. The following are the nominations for the Grand National Handicap : —Thilo, Little John, Swindler, Grey Momus, Loch Lomond, Banjo, Black Prince, Bayn, Harkaway, Hard Times, Ada, Bine Bell, Royalty, Mickey Free, Lone Hand, Duchess, Scamp, Mircille, Sir Tatton, Clarence, aud Agent. Hunt Cluis Cur.—Little John, Magic, Grey Momus, Loch Lomond, Royalty, Mickey Free, Lone Hand, Scamp, Agent, and Tallyho. DUNEDIN, this day. NOLLE PKOSEQUI AGAINST BUTLER. Regarding the verdict against Butler, the Minister of Justice telegraphs stating his opinion, that after a careful consider ation, under existing circumstance?, it would bo adv:sible to enter a Nolle Prosequi, reserving the right to prefer fresh iudictment at the next sitting of the court, should fresh evidence render that step ad visablo. In the case of Tondut v. the New Zealand Insurance Company, in which tho Jury twice gave a verdict for plaintiff in the teeth of the Judgo's direction, Judge Harvey has granted a new trial Mulcting the plaintiff in the cost-i of tho two previous trials.

Operations on Waimate Plains.

IUNITED PRESS ASSOCIATION,

HAWERA, this day. Sill DILLOS Bell arrived here on Saturday and proceeded, accompanied by Mr Parris to Oeo, yesterday. They inspected the survey lines of reserves, and visited Titokavraru and othor chiefs, by whom they were well received. The N ativos generally are very friendly aud no opposition is offered to any of the works now progressing on the plains. Sir D. Bell and party returned here last night and proceeded to New Plymouth to-day. OEO, this day. APPROACHING A CRISIS. Colonel Roberts is expected in camp. Mr Chpal is now on his wny to Opunakc to lay oft' tho road from the termination of the metalled and formed road near the Arnurao towards Parihaka. The camp at Oeo will shift to-morrow or next day. Timuroa is near Te Whiti's sacred portion. The Constabulary at Werekino will move south simultaneously with the shift north of the Oeo division. The read from Amurae is to bo a narrow cart track to be cut expeditiously.

MORE HOUSK-BUILDING.

The natives of Kaupokouui have got suffi c'out timber on the ground at Kapanui, near t'.io iirat camp of the cnnstabulary, to build a houso, and in fact to form a settlement like that at Taikatu, but building will pro bably be commenced to-morrow, by the peoplo of Mauaia, who had 1,500 acres awarded to them by the Royal Commisaiou. It is unnecessary to make any remarks upon the efficacy of the Commissioners large re turn of land.

Sir Dillon Bell stayed at Oeo on Satur day night, and left for Hawera on Sunday morning. The natives report that Mr Parris visited the natives engaged in building aud forming a settlement at Taikatu on Friday. He did not see tho men, and the women who were in the house, already finished, said they were nil at work, but they conld givo no information as to their whereabouts. Mr Parris then told the people they must go iuland to tho reserve apportioned for thorn, tho front lino of winch is cut. The women said they should not go, and advise'A Mr Parris, if ho had anything to say, to go to Parihakn aud say it, as that was their only talking place.

MR PARRIS THREATENS TO BRING

SOLDIERS

Mr Parris told them their efforts were all iv vain, and if they did not go quietly, he should go to Hawera and telegraph for some soldiers to take them prisoners. The natives said that was of no consequence, and Mr Parris left and went to another, but older settlement, at Otakeho. He told f-he natives to shift on to the reserve, but with a like result.

THE PRESENT POSITION,

It ought now to be evident to the Go vernment and all concerned, that nothing can be done, unless Te Whiti is consulted or taken prisoner. In the event of these natives now engaged in buildiug, in defi ance of the Government, being taken pri soners, that will not deter the others from following their example, and thus we have a choice of two thinga, either to take the whole of the natives of the Plains, prisoners in detail, or go to Parihaka and deal with Te Whiti peaceably or otherwise.

People who have to stand up in bobtail cars, with a two-hundred pound citizen on each foot, will take some satisfaction in hearing that the statistics show that the one-horse lines in this city take iv about six hundred dollars' worth of lead five-cent nickel every month.

The Urso Concerts.

Seldom ha 3 a more enthusiastic audience been seen than that which greeted Madame Urso and her company at their last concert at the Choral |llall on Satur day evening last. The programme was admirably "chosen, and the various items rendered in a manner that left nothing to be desired. Again was Madame Urso the bright particular star of the evening. While listening to the ravishing strauuof her violin one was tempted to recall the memories of other famous players. The names of Ernst, Sivori, Vieuxtemps, Wieniawski, Sainton, and last but greatest of all, Joachim, came one after the other into the mind ; but in spite of comparisons, the playing of Mdme. Urso loses but little. The fact that Mdme. Urso is a bighly-fiuished player is unques tionable, and it was again abundantly proved by her performance of Saturday evening. Ernst's solo, " Hondo Papageuo," was artistically executed, an imperative en core being the result. Wieniawski s "Valse Caprice " was brilliantly rendered, and m response to the inevitable encore, Madame Ursoplayed, "TheJjastKoseof Summer,"the piano accompaniment being dispensed with. This was undoubtedly the gem of the even ing, a perfect storm of applause following its conclusion, nor would the audience re main satisfied until a third piece had been performed. Those who remember Catherine Hayes, tho greatest exponent of Irish melo dies.must have beeu forcibly reminded of her singing of this exquisite air whilst listening to the eloquent,'almost speaking, violin. The singing of Signora Palma and Miss Sargent reached their usual high standard, the former in '• Non c ver," and the latter in " The Rhine Maiden " being especially good ; while the playing of Messrs Sauret and Scherek added much to the success of the concert.

Madame Urso and her company gave a Sacred Concert at the Theatre Eoyal last evening, which cannot be termed a succes3. The applause which followed the various pieces was hardly in harmony with the sacredness of the day, and had the effect of introducing an undesirable noisy element into the affair. We should certainly advise Mr Frederick Luer.anxious as he no doubt ia to keep up the dignity and character of the company under his direction, not to attempt anything of a similar description during their southern tour.

At to-night's concert the chief attraction will doubtless be Madame Urso's playing of " 'Ihe Devil's Sonata," which, as will hi re membered, the author, Guiseppe Tartini, is said to have heard the devil play in a dream. The other violin solos are " Nocturne " by John Field, and "Tarantelle" by Rail. Signora Palma will sing again the " Flower Song" from "Faust," and Miss Sargent will give Jensen's " Marie," and Schubert's "Impatience."

POLICE COURT.—This Day.

(Before R. C, Barstow, Esq. K.M.) DRUNKENNESS. David Miller and Sam, a Fijian, were subjected to a fine of 5s and costs. Mary Storey and Julia Mooney to 10a and costs.

JUVENIL3 THIEVES,

Joseph and Peter McNamara, two little boys, were charged with stealing a quantity of biscuits, value £5, the property of Mr C. Major, grocer, Wellesley-street. Sub-Inspector Pardy stated that Mr Major bad a case of biscuits at the back of his premises, and yesterday, the two pri soners and a number of other boys, got the case open and carried away about £5 worth of biscuits. He would not press the charge against the younger boy, who was only six years old. Mrs McNamara expressed surprise, as her sons were such good boys. Remanded until Friday next, STKALING A DEESS.

John Murphy, was charged with stealing a dress, the property of Mary Hanson, on the 24th iust., value 12s. Sub-Inspector Pardy, said the prisoner stole the dress from Mrs Hanson's clothes' line, and sold it to a person named Eliza beth Spiers, who was not in attendance.. Remanded until Wednesday. CIIA.RGK OF STEALING A NET.

Panapa, a Maori, was charged with the larceny of a fishing-net, value £3, on the 10th inst., the property of Charles H.Street. Mr Dufaur appeared for prisoner, and pleaded not guilty. Charles Henry Street deposed that oa the 10th inst, he left the net safely in a creek, Orakei Bay. It was slightly out of repair. When he returned iv the evening the net was gone. The net produced was his property. The prisoner had no right to take it. It had all the appearance of a net set for a purpose, secured at the end. Cross-examined by Mr Dufaur. Mr Brown, interpreter, acted between the Court and prisoner. Constable 11. Jones, on receiving infor mation proceeded to make inquiries, and searched several whares. Mr Street's man accompanied and identified tin net found at Pauapa's whare. The net was folded up veiy neatly, and laid upon a box. Saw it through the window. To Mr Dufaur: The ■whare was locked up, and prisoner was not inside. Mr Dufaur addressed the Court, and sub mitted them was no intention of stealing the net, He would show by witnesses that the net was lying iv th<3 stream several daya previously. Mr Street said net was taken up by his man on the morning of the 10th. Ellenor, a native wornau, said Panapa was her cousin. Saw the net in a small creek (poka poxa) sunk in the mud. It was not tied. Thought it had been thrown away as useless. It had been there several days. Panapa drew it ashore and placed it in the house. It had leads and corks. She thought it had been discarded. Hori, another native, gave similar cvi« dence, but was not certain that the net he saw in the creek was Mr Street's net. He thought it had been washed up by the flood tide.

Itichard Jenkins, in the employment of Mr Street, deposed that he and Mr Street set tho not in the creelc on Thursday week, in tho morning, and at three o'clock in the afternoon, the net was gone. His Worship said there was only one loophole of escape for the prisoner, which was that some other person might have cast the rest adrift for mischief, and that prisoner might without intent to steal have taken it; he did not conceal the net, but did a foolish thing in taking it. Tho prisoner was discharged. LUNACY.

Martin Harrick, was charged with being of unsound mind in consequence of ex° cftssiye drinking. evidently suffering from dclcrium tremens, was remanded for a week.

FAILING IN LOVE AND AFFECTION. John Gordon was charged with neglectiug to support his wife Margaret Gordon, ac cording to tho provisions of the " Destituto Persons' Act."

Iv consequence of a telegram received Gordon telling his wife that he would be in Auckland in a day or two, the case was re maeded until Friday.

CHARGES OF FORGING AND UTTERING. George Hart, a young man, was brought ud ova charge of forging and uttering several cheques for various amounts with intent to defraud.

The first charge taken was forging and uttering a cheque for £4 5s on the Bank of New Zealand, on the 27th March.

Sub-Inspector Pardy stated the case for the prosecution, according to the following evidence :—

Samuel McMaster, in the employ of his brother, a draper, of Queen-street, deposod that he kuew the prisoner, who accompanied him in the Hero from Sydney about six months ago. On Saturday, the 27th March prisoner called at his brother (Mr T. McMaster) shop a little before eight in the evening, and said he wanted a few articles in his line.

having made some small purchases, he gave a checnue in payment which bore tho signature, J. W. Walker. Prisoner said it was t>iveu him by Mr. Walker of the Kiapara Hotel, he had been workiug for him. The goods amounted to 10s or there abouts, he save him the balance £3 15s. Tho cheque was sent to the Bank of New South Wales, and subsequently he saw it in the hands of one of the detectives John Atkinson Walker, of the Kiapara Hotel deposed that he knew nothiii" of the chaque (produced) the signature was not his; did not know the prisoner, had not employed him.

Samuel Carey Brown, grocer of Wynd harn-street, deposed that prisoner called also at his shop and asked for a blank cheque, gave him one on the Colonial Bank of In ew Zealand. The one produced is the form he gave to prisoner; he knew it by the number.

Arthur Bushc Christie, Ledger-keeper at the Colonial Bank, deposed that the cheque was presented and returned " no account " no person of the name of J. A. Walkfr having an account at the Bank.

Sergeant Andrew Clarke arrested the prisoner on the present and other charges on the 14th. inst,, saw the prisoner sign the property sheet The second charge was for forging and uttering a cheque for £8 14s oa the 20th. March with intent to defraud.

John Foss, Butcher, of Grey-street, deposed that the prisoner called at his shop on the evening of the 20th. of March,' and asked him to cash a cheque drawn by Mr. Walker of Kaipara saw the cheque, was given to him for wages, be had been working for Mr Walker and had just arrived by the boat, ho said he did no

care to cash the cheques f or ct sa.dtry Mrs Hackett at the Market rß^' he went, and shortly returned 1w Hoteli Backett'can't do it, ho C^"s M» on it until Monday, as he was f V° r f2 m Auckland with an empty \^T&n^ advanced £2; he did not returS S°' h ° Monday, he gave his address at lL£ n thf> House, Pitt-street, sent (he client 7°°** bank, returned "no account '■ q 6 to «w Cathrine Sinclair, Mr Walkw « j geant Clarke also gave evidence * Set' Several other charges wpr'ft v against the prisoner, who was f n n ron Bht mitted for trial. s "% com.

Correspondence.

We have heavy arrears of correarmM.i Writers would have a much S nd.en<*. of caining publicity for their . n 'e if they remembered the golden maxim"!? 08 " brevity is the soul of wit." t-Tm tb« table without sacrificing everything *c obliged to condense. If the point,,*6!?'B our correspondents desired to hri n •* special prominence are not rdao.i: ? Into best light they must blame tQd*«» not adopting a less discursive style w ' STKBK.T PltKACHraa.— lIHM.'» . j plea for street preaching. Allni- dsa "Spectator's" letter he says th»r!1? *° forebodings of that gentleman ilffi*** the health of the, choir which J££ hve.te the liov. A. W. Webb in tL se t ? auiea Sunday evenings in summer are ri? ludicrous. And continues : "Sorne n f^ ply have been at their post regularly far ft , m two or three years, and have «,,»• Mt Some people, too, who have seen th . " trum' referred to, would like 'RrZi itos; to explain how the rev. gentlemanS to sit on it so cosily. We are toft* street preaching is unnecessary i a A n( L j Many dissent from that opinion It ft there is sullicieut church accommodL; but nevertheless, there are a larce », T> '' who never attend a place of worahin St preaching is intended chiefly to . ? these. The system too, may have fc! abused. It cannot be denied that somo « the speakers have more zeal than knowM I am not writing in defence of street pS cis, but of street preaching. It can ni J the very highest sanctions. m «ISJ* Saviour's example.' His sermons ever™ knows, were preached on mountain L i by the well, in the market place A the seashore. Hence every street meal/ can distinctly trace the footprint rTfk-' Lord (2) 'Christ's expliciti at £ His diaciplca are to 'go out into all the world and preach the gospel to c™™ creature;' the servants of the great Xi are to 'go out into the streets and S3 of the city, to the highways and he<W and compel them to come in.' if the d ciples are to be loyal servants they mtut like their Master, seek out the'lost aZ? not stay waiting for them to come home & their own accord. (3). 'Apostolic v£t dent.' That hrst sermon of Peter's whil flung the gates of the kingdom openS enough for 3,000 souls to enter, was preaS ia the streets of Jerusalem. The» aw£ of the Gentiles preached on board a Shm on an island to the barbarians • on M»»i hill to the philosophers of Athens. The, did not think a river side, a prison toi palace either), inappropriate places for tfo delivery of their message. M, «Hjsi O ro has set its seal to the potency of street preaching.' The nobility of the church have made use of it in every age Wycliffe Tyndale, Latimer, Knox, Bunyan, the Covenanters, the Puritans, Wesley Whit field, Spurgeon, and countless others have been given to open air preaching. Almost all the great religious movements which have stirred our own and other nationsto their centres have been originated' or at' least accompanied.by open-air preaching " 'Spectator" returns to the charge «T observe," he writes, "by your report'of the Alexandra-street soiree that the Key A W Webb expressed himself as very much hurt by my remarks. He appears to think that the hostile criticism, to which he has several times been subjected, is caused by animosity to the religion he professes. If Mr Webb would candidly look nearer home he might find a better teason. The cause is, in fact manifest in this last ebullition of ill-temper' With an utter want of charity he attributes' my remarks wholly to evil motives,, and with an assumption of omniscience that is very amusing, confidently asserta that they are inspired by the devil. lam very sorry that he should accept my remarks in Buch a bitter and unamiable spirit since they were written in all kindness and intended for his benefit. I should like to see him led trom the error of his ways, for it is evident that he had not yet attained to a peaceful, charit able, aud liberal frame of mitfd." Small BntDS: "Champion" takes up cudgels for small birds against the assault of'-Native." He cays :" That birds will partake of the fruits of the earth all the world knows. In Eden the cherries were pidbably picked by birds of paradise. The propensity has doubtless existed from the genesis of time. That a man may be able to gauge accurately the amount of good wrought by these well nigh harmless crea tures he needs a mind, a discerning eye, and a disposition to use it; a varied experienca, and an enlightened understanding. If the destruction of countless numbers o£ devas tators— great and small, volantand reptilian, covert and unconcealed—be not evidence of worth in birds, I have certes yet to learn what evidence is. What man cannot do by reason of his bulk, of his wingless condition, and of hi? lack of adequate visual power, the birds do for him. The most harmful things : to the interests of the colonial husbandman are the many minute nocturnal and other insects. Without his featheredfriends(the enemy) to aid him, thd-e atomic insect sources ot much of his t-o ible would, willy, uilly, eat him up alivy. Much of the damagedone by these invisibilitiesis attribn ted to the finches and their confederates,who are as innocent in these instances of the acts imputed to them as aretheir uuhatched nest lings. To the intelligert,earnest,expeiienced tiller, these truths are patent, and it is only by the inert amateur cultivator, who stands stolidly by whilst the birds with impunity purloin his malt, that the contrary ia credited. Success in agriculture is mainly due to the ceaseless exercise of intelligent care. Of the general agrarian produce of a first-rate nation the sum of five per cent is appropriated by the feathered freebooters— not a grain more. The price paid by the colonist for the valuable services rendered him by his "foes'" need not be a cent greater amount. If in future he pays more the fault will be his, and his alone. From a time far back into antiquity netting made of various materials was used" Oy Ene> lisa gardeners for protecting wall-trees from frosts in spring, aud wall-fruits of divers kiuds in summer and autumn from the attacks of hornets, wasps, bluebottles, and birdo. In the paths of our fore-fathers there were thorns, and by the starlings in the cherry trees, at dawn were their daybreak slumbers disturbed. By the thrsuhes, whose covert was the copse by the garden, they wtre badly treated, but no mention is made by the chronicles of the time ot the malady called Fiuchophobia. They never rived about ringing necks, nor ranted about extermination. They knew by instinct that the birds on the whole were their friends, and ancient instinct j in such matters was a less fallible guide than modem reason. From the fact that netting was used by fruit growers hundreds of 'years ago it is clear that your correspondent, '•Native" not the first man who, his crops being in jeopardy, deemed it proper to employ nets as a safe-guard. When, there are ten times more acres than now under tillage, when the vermin have increased in proportion to the extension of the cultivated area, then will the grub eaters and their utility be better understood, and .their services be better requited by appreciation. With her birds, whose number is countless, England literally teems ■with abundance, but deprived of these animated adjuncts to her agricultural holdings she would, within the spaco of ft century, become comparatively a howling wilderness." .:. In Ukpl-x to Elder Sobensbn.—Two letters come under this heading. Mr John Morrison re-asserts the statement made in a former letter, and adds: "Mr Sorensen says I am stating one side of a story, but that I deny, as it is no story, but simply • facts. Now, the law states that at the mouth of two or three witnesses every word shall be established. Well, sir, I have at least three witnesses to prove that what I have said is true. The saint states that he offered to prove by my own witnesses that I was speaking a gross and wilful falsehood, and that he is ready to do so now. As two wrongs never make a right, tne saint is adding insult to injury. How can he expect any person to believe what no says after asserting so gross a falsehood! He tried hard with one of the witnesseato get him to say it was false, but he told him it was every word true, though rather too mild Can the saint deny that ? So much for his statement. I will give the saint every opportunity to refute my statements, and I challenge him to do so. Let nl°! appoint a public place to meet me, and I will pay half the expense, so that the public will have a fair chance to hear, but to meet him in private I decline." , " Anglo-Israel " says .--"Mr Edgers ; letter of the 12th is not much to the point, nor indeed do I think much to his credit. Mr Edger has a few pretty phrases about " Sitting at the feet of Jesus," " Forgiving and loving one another, 1' &c, which-" I though very good in their place have really uotlung to do' with the subject at lasuft which is, that Britain (Israel) is to be tne dominant power of the earth, and that au thoss nations that resist her will be broken v

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, MONDAY. APRIL 36, 1880.



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