SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

-..n_ ,_ .-,_o) This Evonin*. 9,12 HIGH WATER-j rc-mon-ow Morning, 10.0 SUNSBT.-Thla Kvoning,4.i7 SUNRISE.---To-Morrow Morning, ~0 MOON'S AGK.-Firat Quarter, sth, 2.5S p.m.

ARRIVALS.

LAST XVENIKO. Arawata, s.s., Sinclair, from Sydney

| TO-DAY. 3 __S * "' ■■'■" Onward, schooner'.Pankow from'K""011 Griffin, BChooner, Doughty, from Russel Klsinore, schooner, Stephens, lrom lamia Venn*), ketch. King, from Napier

DEPARTURES.

LAST KVKN-INQ. To Anau. s s., Carey, for Russell ißlonelg, s.B„ Farquhar, for lauranga Argyle, 5.8., Crawfo.-d, for Whangarei

TO-DAY. Arawata, S.s„ Sinclair, for Russell

PROJECTED DEPARTURES

London—Peru, early Sydney—arawata, Thursday Melbourne via south-To Anau, to-morrow Taranakl and South Penguin, Sunday Roasell and Northern porta-lona. Monday Whantta-oi and Mangapai-Argyla, lu_day

and Friday , _ Tauranga-Glenelg, Tuesday and Thursday Man*(awai- Fingol, Thursday Mercury Bay—Fmgal, Monday

VESSELS EXPECTED.

Haloiono. ship (J.N. M.S.), from London; to sail

March 1 Rakaia, ship, from London Ashniore, ship, from London ,____-. t^ Loch Doon, barque (L.U.G.V.), from London; to Ay (W.Q.J.N.S from Loudon ; O ri ent; ebartuo atK.C.J.N.», from New York; Corffi^u^Kß.V.Q.), from London;

sailed Feb. 15 , ~ Chile, barq.no, from London: loadir.g Dunkeld. barquo. from London ;: lo idlng. Camille, brig, from New York ; sailed April Z. .Thomas and Henry, brig, from Dunomn via V_ion,ao?is. from Molbourno, sailed April 10 Bannockbui-n, brigantine. from -limaru Orwell, brigantine, from tho Islands .Kthel, brigantino, from Dunedin ■Ryno, brigantino, from Kotumah Flirt, brigantine. from Samoa Oceola, brigantino, from NowYprk Kntorpriae, brigantino, from 1 luiartl Clanaman, brigantino. from Nowcastlo Anthons. Drigantine, from Lyttelton . Rhoderiok Dhu, brigantino, from l.uncdin • Ada C. Owen, brigantino from iMauritius Mazoppa, schooner, from Karotong* Agnes Donald, sohooner, from Rarotonga Coronet, schooner, from Aitutaki ' Clydo, achooner, from Lyttolton Gael, Bohooner, from Lovuka • Torea, schooner, from Lyttolton . Winifred, sohooner, from Mew Hobridoa -. Taviuni, sohoonor, from Taviuni Atotohau, schooner, from Rarotonga Belle Brandon, schooner, from Samoa , Norval, schooner, from Norfolk Island Bona, sohooner, from Dunedin Biaay, schooner, from Buva - ~__,_.< Meg Merriles, sonoonor, from Soloman lelanaa Norval, schooner, from Noumea . Coronet, schooner, from tho Islands Fairlio, schooner, from Oainaru

IMPORTS.

Per Onward from Lyttelton—2ss Backs and 370 bags flour, 151 Backs potatoes, 13 caaeß oheeae, and 30 tons cargo for Hokianga.

PerV-Arawata, from Sydnoy: 1161 packages BUgarl 205 packages tea, 935 bags maize, 171 bags boneduat, 311 cases fruit, 107 lengths galvanised Iron pipo, 75 cases brandy, sqr-cas^sdo, oOleases geneva, 6 qr-eaaksrum, 215 cedar boards, IS bags bags bacon, 1 bales paper, 20 packages rope. 4 bales leather, S casks Boda. 3 kegs ahot, 16 baga onion3,lo boxes tin plates, 99 cases currents, 120 rolls matting, 10 boiler tubes, 12 tous shale, 10 cases castor oil, 16 packagos rope, 165 oases, bales, and packages sundries.. J

Inwards CoA'TWisE.-Paku, from|Tatrußj wir.h 23,608 feet timber; Morning Light, from Cabbage Bay, with 4o tons firowood ; (Jriffln, from Rubsell. with SO tons coal; Lagoon, from Port Chalmers, with 25,373 feet timber; Mac, dora, from Awanui; MaDa, from Tairua, with 33,000 feet timber, 7,000 shinnies; Rata, from Po-t Chalmers with 30,700 feot timber; Els more, from Tairus, with 20,000 feet timeer.

Outwards Coastwise.—Paku, for Tairua; Makarau, for Barrier; Morning Light, for Cabbage Bay; Mana, for Tairua; Rati, for Port Charlea; Elainoro, for Tairua. The brigantine Roderick Dhu arrived at Port Chalmerß from Whangaroa yesterday. The schooner Sunbeam entered out at tho Customs to-day for Kingamill group. The ketch Venus from Napier brought 10 tors bonedust and 6 tona furniture. The brig Syren, which left for Sydnoy yester day forenoon, put tack and anchored in Rangy toto Channel last evening, tho weather being very rough outside.

.. The barquo Peru will oomplete her loading i tot London about the end of next week. Her> cargo will comprise over 2000 oasea gum, besides • large shipments of tallow, wool, timber, manga-, * _ese,etc. j

The schooner Onward arrived from Lyttelton' last evening, having left that port on the 21st, Light S.K.-winds to Cattle Point, and from thenco to East Capo light head winds. Passed ' the Cape on Sunday, and arrived in harbour at ■ The' s.s. Arawata arrived from Sydney at 6 o'clock laßt evening. She left Sydoey at 6 p.mJ on the 26th. and experienced changeable wea • ther throughout the paaaage. Paasengera: - ' Messrs Mownt, McNeil, Smith. Percy, Newton,; Rattn-ay, Patterson, Daniel, Mra and Miases (2) McNeil and 52 Chinese in tho steerage.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Russell, this day. j Arrived: Ocean Mariner, Gipsy, Josephine, and Te Anau. Tho Te Anau sails at 7 pm. Passengers: Messra Hickton, Steward, Ross, Moßeady, Miss Moody and others.

WEixiHQroF, this day. j Arrrlved : Havre- from Now Plymouth, 3a.m. Sydney, May 31. ' Sailed: Tho Union Company's steamship Wakatipufor Wellington.

Lyitki.ton, yeatorday. . Bailed: Albion, s.s., for tho South; Wanaka, for the North, at 9 p.m. - , . ;, :

V.'.'-' ~', Port Chalmers,yesterday. Arrived: Ringarooma.a.'i., from Melbourne.

COMMERCIAL.

Evening Star Office, Wednesday.

Mr R. Arthur held a sale of Canterbury pota toes to-day, more or- less damaged, whioh realised £22a6dt0 £2 53. - , , ... , Mr OabrielLewis held a large c'othing sale,; consisting of-boy s' and men's hoaiery. Nearly al were aold at satisfactory trade prices.

Mail Notice.

MAir.s wir.i, Close as Under.— Tina Day. For Thames, per Kntorpriae, at a.30 p.m. Thursday. 2nd instant. For Walwera, Te Kapa, Craigioburn, and Warkworth, per Roao Casey, at S a.m. Pei-s.s. To Anau, as follows:— . For India, China, Japan,Mediteranoan Ports, and Continent of Europe, at 10 a.m. ForGisborne, Napi,r. Southeru porK Aus tralian Colonies, and United Kingdom, Via Sil-ii and Brindtsi, for letters specially bo pie paid and addressed, at 11 a.m. For newspapers, at 10 a.m. . . ,„._,_ For money orders, and registered letters, at 10 a.m. Late letters till 11.20 a.m. For Russell, Kawakawa, and Australian Colonios, per Arawata, at 3 p.m. - .or monoy orders, registered iottors, and nowspttpors, at 2 p.m. Lato lotters for Hydncy and Melbourne only, at 3.20 p.m. For Wangaroa. per Fmiuy Kelly, at 1 p.m. For Mangawal, per Fingal, at I p.m. For Tauranga. Ohinemutu, and Opotiki, per Wellington, at 4 n,m. ForTuirua, por Paku, at 1 p.m. Friday, 3rd instant. For Thames, por Rotomahana, at I p.m. Saturday, Ith instant. For Tara-iaki and Wangauui, per Samson, at 11 a.m. Tuesday. 21st instant. . Per s.s. City of New York, as follows:— For Sandwich lalando, United States or. America, Canada, British Columbia, Central and South America, and British aud Foreign Weat Indies, at 1 p.m. ... For United Kingdom and Continent Of Europe, at 1 p.m. * Lato letters bearing as extra fee of aixpoi-.ee. In addition to tho postage, will bo received by the Mail Agent on board tho steamer up to tlio timo of sailing. This mail will bo duo in London on Tuesday, August 2nd IS3I,

S. B. BI3S, Chief Poetmaator, Chief Poat-olllce, Auokland.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

JUNK 1, ISSI. Theatre Royal—" Corsican Brothors," 8 p.m. Lorne-streot Hall-Professor and Madamo Hasolmayer's Kntortainmont, 8 p.m. All Saints' Selioolrooni—Concort, 8 p.m. D'atrict Grand Lodge of Auckland, 7.30 p.m.

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

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1, 1881.

For the cause that lacks assistance, For the wrong that needs resistance, For the future in the distance, And the Kood that we can do.

The llev. S. Edger, in another column, defines more precisely his opinions on the anti-Chinese agitation, aud we again invite onr readers to weigh his objections as care fully aud di-ipassionately as the importance of the subject demands. It must be re marked, however, that although the rev. gentleman sets out with this statement : " That we a-s a people should act justly and honourably towards all other peoples is, to my mind, almost infinitely more important than any question of who shall or who shall not form part of our population," he no where attempts to shew ia what way either the justice or honour of the colouista is outraged by a resolution on Iheir part to regulate tho character of the population of°a country which they havo retrieved from pure barbarism by their own in domitable enterprise and industry. Clearly, Mr Edger concedes to them that right, aud goes even further by asserting prohibition as a positive duty when moral considera tions ate involved. These admissions narrow the ground very much, and ically rcdnee the discussion to one question, and that a question of fact. Comiug to Mr Edger's reasoning iv favour of the Chinese, wo think some of it is entirely unworthy of his usually sound judgment. That men like Garrard and Kearney agitate against Chinese, while the intellectual, if somewhat erratic thinker Joseph Cook defends them, is no more an argument against the anti-Chinese view than would be a similar assertion against the truth of Chriatiauity. It is more to us that the great mass of suffering humanity find in the divinity of the Christian religion a comfort und consolation and hope that satisfies the yearnings of their natures, tliau that Darwin and Huxley and Mill and a host of intellec tual giants denounce it as a fraud, or that ignorance and superstition nestle in its ample recesses, and charlatans and scouti drels trade in its name. Mr Edger's attempt to pit Joseph Cook against Garrard must, we think, he dismissed from the simple consideration that there is no movement which is sustained by the strong current ot human instinct that- does not sillier at the hands oi blatant, ignorant, and schemin. demagrguea. But we cannot even allow the writer's po3itiou here to pass; Without disputing the groundwork on which it rests. The statements put forward by Mr Edger in favour ot the Chinsse depend, we perceive, mainly upon the ipse dixit ot the author of tho Boston Lectures. Now while we are willing enough to concede to Mr Joseph Cook a largo amount of admiration for his undeniable talents as a sensational orator, wo must demur to accepting him as an authority upon Chinese labour; and we find quite enough in his published assertions to fortify us in our ob jection. Mr Cook endeavours to create the impres-iion that the weight of American statesmanship is adverse to the anti-Chinese movement. What is the fact ? Why, that the anti-Chinese law passed Congress by a two-thirds majority, and after likewise securing the sanction of the Senate, was vetoed by President Hayc3 only because it infringed the Burlinghame Treaty with China, which Treaty he im mediately took stops to have modified, in order to acquire for the people a right to restrict Chinese immigration without violat ing national Treaty obligations. In re modelling the Treaty the Uuitcd States Government havo been met more than half way by the Government of China, who, at least, do not seem to regard the proposed restrictions as either unreasonable, unjust, or dishonourable. They have simply asked in return the support of the American Government in suppressing the opium traffic.

Again, Mr Cook virtually asserts, or leaves it to be inferred, that the opposi tion to the Chinese in California is not sympathised ia by the res pectable portion of the people. Now, whether are we to take Mr _ Joseph Cook's word for tlii*- or the poll which was taken of tlie whole population, and which resulted in a practically unanimous vote against the Chinese ? We have heard what Mr Cook says about it in Boston, 2,500 miles away, let us inquire what the public men on the spot have to say. At a monster meeting held only last month in San Francisco to press upon Congress the importance of ratifying tho new Treaty with China and taking action thereunder, ex- Senator Sargent sni-l : " Fellow-citizens, ladies and gentleman—The news from Europe inlorms us that for the first three months of this year 25,000 emigrants left Hamburg for this country, against about 8,000 for a corresponding time of last year. Those who are coming are represented as being a desirable addition to our population —labourers, merchants, clerks, and men ot means. There were 105,000 arrivals at Castle Garden during the first four months of this year. We welcome them here-; they are the bone and sinew of Eu rope. We have the choice of all the woild who we shall welcome to our shores—mon of virtue, morality, industry, men who will support the public schools, will build churches and insure a free ballot-box. Shall these men be turned back by the Mongolian stream that comes across the Pacific? Who is the Asiatic ? We are all in'accord upon that subject, and the Senate holding that treaty in its hands knows '.hat we are all iv accord upon that question. The people of Nevada and California by an almost unanimous vote declared that this Chinese curse should not be placed upoa it. [Applause.] By the action of a Republican Administration certain treaties have been drawii for the relief olthiscountry from tho Asiatic hordes. We can now stop this immigration without injuring our commercial relations, or place lis in a position subject to a charge of bad taith. There has been placed in the hands of Congress a treaty by which the immigra tion of Chinese may be restricted."

Mr Edger must, we think, perceive tlie difficulty ot reviewing in detail within the essentially limited compass of newspaper discussion, the many developments of Chinese proclivities and habits which have rendered them utterly obnoxious to the people af California, and have built up a unanimous opinion againt them—an opinion not only reflected in the general poll, but

in tbe block vote by which the Slate ligislature adopted a new constitution, rendering it illegal to employ any Chinaman upon a public work of an/ description within the Slate. In pointing to the unanimity aud strength of that opinion, coming from a people who, as ex-Senator Kargeut justly declares wel come all other classes of labourers, we sufficiently answer the pure sentimeu talism of Mr Joseph Cook. The state ment übout the value of the property created by Chinese—refer liug to the railways and other works built by their labour—opens up a wide field of discussion which we cannot enter to-day, nor can we discuss tlio sct-ofl'ot property destroyed, ruined homes, and paralysed prosperity. Tbese are, after all, mere side issues, hinging upon the broad question of the tendency, of Chinese labour to denationalize their white competitors, aud I force them down to tho level of Asiatic bar-. ; barism, We are disappointed that Mr! Edger docs not enter into this, the most important aspect of the subject—he, does not even touch upon it unless we! accept his admission that the Chinese are not good citizens as a genera I plea of guilty. We find, however, some very cogent re marks under this head, delivered by. the, chairman of tbe meeting, at which ex; Senator Sergent's speech (already quoted) was given, ' This gentleman is neither a Denis Kearney, nor a Garrard,; but it man who loves his countrymen, their; national domestic habits, and virtues, too : much to sacrifice them before an intruder. who does not even claim citizenship, who will perform none of the duties to the State; which are borne by other subjects, aud who' carries filth, disease.and inconceivably! horrible habits and practices in his train.; With this extract wo shall close:— ,

" The man of our race and civilization that has a wife aud children to maintain and ed ucate, and who is dependant upou his' daily labour for his family's daily bread, cannot compote with the adult male China-; than, with his inherited economicsland life. The two civilizations canuot exist side by by side, and unless we are prepared to see the.. family relation of our industrial' classes destroyed, aud morality set at utter defiance, and accept all the terrible'conse quences of a destruction of our peculiar civilization, we ate compelled to arrest the tide of immigration that is now flowing iv upon us from Asia. This is not an gcviasion to elaborate this argument. That \t is a question upon which there arc 'two sides 1 admit. Upon ouc side the argument ig made from the standpoint of moneyed interest. It can only bo made by the sellisli and giaiping money-getter, or by tho weak-minded sentimentalist, and the soft brained humanitarian. There can bo only one • opinion *by thOKO who love •'their wives and children, and homes, and country, and countrymen,, better, than they 10-, c the heathen hordes aud ba*« b irons institutions t-f redundant A-i>. Tbfii'G can be ouly one opinion by those who believe that our splendid struc ture ,of Republican Government is based ■ upon ■ the intelligence; prudence, and equality of all its people. We cannot doubt the passage of (his treaty through the Senate. We do not believe that it. will re ceive any serious opposition. Wo do not think, and we are autuotiatively advised, that our Democratic Senator, tlie lion. James T, Parley, will suggest iio'atnend ment to it, and throw no impediment in the way of speedy ratification. Tho Demo cratic Party dafo not oppose it; the Kc publicau Party dare not oppose it; the sentimentality of New England and the commercial greed of New York dare not oppose it; it ia a* people.'"measure, and it is stronger than parlies.

A concert will be given litis evening in All Saints' school-room. An admirable programme has been prepared, and as the performers enjoy some musical repute, the audience may depend upon being agreeably entertained.

The following gentlemen have been elected to tho several offices in connection with the Auckland Band of Hope Union : - President, Mr G. Hcmus; vice-presidents, Rev. T. W. Dunn, Messrs J Wiseman, S. Heinus, T. Ruddle, E. Lcßoy, D. Goldie, G. T. Keetly ; treasurer, Mr F. Cherry ; eecretaiy, Mr VV. J, Muedermntt. i

Mrs Drttuimond desires to thank Mrs Cooinbcs for £1, received through the Star Ofiice. Also Mr S. Furrett, of Wakefield street, for 3lls.

A Hugo dish of highly auriferous quartz from the .Success mine at Coiom-uidei \v.,s on exhibition to-day iv the window of Messrs Upton's cstablishment,and attracted general attention. Probably no richer specimens havo over been displayed here before. The gold, which is of a light colour, is, for the mist part, to be seen in large il ikoy latuime, entirely distinct from the quartz, while that portion which is impregnated through the stouo runs in large patches. Many uew arrivals gazed at the show iv opeu-motitbed astonishment, and it ia therefore just on the cauls that many of them will iv consequence make their way to tbe supposed " El Dorado."

The Rev. Allan W. Webb will deliver his lecture on the life aud poetry of Miss Havergal iv the hall of tlie Young Men's Christian Association on Friday evening, the 30th inst. Persons who heard,this ap preciative and excellent lecture, when it was first given for the benefit of the Young Women's Institute, will be pleased to hear it again, associated with Miss B'ayersal's own music and sacred songs, aud especially her poetic interpretation of Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata. This amiable young lady was largely gifted with poetic utter ance, and she used her gift, for the highest of purpose-". She was essentially a Christian poetess, and will take an honour able position among the best female melo dists of her native land.

A meeting of the members of the Parnell Football Club was held last evening in tbe Presbyterian school-room, Mr Frank Twiname in the chair. There Was a good attendance, aud the meeting was very har monious. '1 he chiet busiuess ot the meet ing was the election of officers for the ensuiug season, The chairman mado a few remarks ou the progress of the Club, and tbe physical advautages of this popular game, 'i'he following members were elected to office :—Mr J. Lecky, captain; Mr J. Bullcr, secretary; and Mr F. Twiname, treasurer. It was resolved to conclude the match between the Parnell and Newton club 3on Satuiday next, in the Domain Hollow ; also that the colours be black aud white. A vote of thauks closed the pro ceedings.

Another half hundred Chinese have been thrown upon onr hands. The s.s, Arawata arrived from Sydney with the unwelcome cargo last evening, and they weie duly marched un the wharf, and located at the houses aud shanties belonging to their brethren of this city. The prospect before the new-comers is certainly anything but inviting. Recently the words Cbiuese aud leprosy have beeu so often associated with each other that many people in Auckland who have been in the habit of regularly purchasing their vegetables from them, have becomed alarmed at the probability of contagion and stopped supplies. It has been emphatically denied that lepr6sy does exist amongst the Chinese by medical men, but it is a rather difficult matter to impress the fact upon the great majority of peopß The bare suggestion was sufficient, and John Chinaman has the prospect of eating all his own cabbages, and feeding his newly anived brethren until they can raise some greens of their own. The leprosy scare will indeed prove a great obstacle in the way ot Chinese gardening for some time to come, but will, most likely, eooh be forgotten, and the Chinameu and his cheap vegetables be obiects daily presented at our door.

To the Editor: Sir,—As me reports in the newspapers of the supposed robbery iv the Theatre Royal are calculated to create a wrong impression, I hope you will favour me by inserting the following explanation : My daughter and myself were at the theatre on tbe evening in question. On leaving after the conclusion of the performance 1 went along some distance ahead in con sequence of a little disturbance then going on between my husband and myself. My daughter, as she left the theatre, was accosted by some woman in the pit, who offered her the bag, supposing I had left it behind. As lam generally in the habit of carrying a very similar bag about with me, the girl naturally thought it was mine, and brought it home with her. I did not know anything about it until we got home, when my daughter said, " Here's your bag," to which I replied, "That is not my bag, though it is very like it." She then said "Yes, I see now it is not yours." We discussed the matter some time, and finally decided to keep it safely until it should be enquired tor, which we did, and as soon as it was asked for we gave it up without hesitation. I should not have troubled you with this explanation, but that ill-natured persons have insinuated base motives for what was purely an innocent mistnke, and I thought, in justice to myself, the facts should be truthfully stated. I need only further remark that had there been any real cause for suspecting felonious intentions it is not at all likely that Professor Haselmayer would have been satisfied with the mere restoration of bis property without endea vouring to punish the supposed criminal, especially considering that the police had taken the matter up. Thanking you for sparing me so much of your valuable space for my little grievance,—l am, &c., | Martha W. Freestone. ;;.;;..•; 'i

The High-street improvements now being made will materially improve the value o£ the Police Court. Buildings lately vacated, From the size, central position, and area of office or storage room, this building should readily let. The City Council are asking for tenders until 4.30 to-morrow (Thurs day).

An exaggerated account of a so-called narrow escape |jy Mr W. Lyell, of Drury, through jumping o.; the tiain while in motion,is published by the "Herald " this morning. The fact is that Mr Lyell was stepping on the (rain platform, and would undoubtedly havo landed there safely enough but that he was officiously seized from behind and so fell upon the landing. He thus lost his passage, aud doe* not feel at all grateful to his would-be saviour, through whose well-meant but excessive i anxiety for his well-being the mishap was ' done.

A most determined suicide has occurred at Ipswich, Queensland,at the Palais Royal; Hotel. John Davidson, alias Dickson, a1 passenger per Roma, fiom India, took prussic acid, and was found dead iv his bed yesterday morning, lie also prepared ti gun, so that when the door opened, a stiing would pull the trigger and shoot bim in bed. Rut tlio people of tltu hotel cutercd tj room by another door. !

To the Editor: Sir,—Wlil you allow me space in your valuable paper to call atten tion to the " powers that be," to tbe urgent necessity of watering Victoria-street. This street has the largest amount of trallic of any into Queen-street, and tbe dust to-day is blinding. 1 believe the water cart takes a turn as fur as a certain councillor's door, but no farther.— I am, &_., Chas. AitttN,! draper. -..'■■

A fen months ago the committee of management of the Thames Public Library wrote to several celebrated gentlemen in tlie Old Country, requesting donations of: books for the local libraiy. The first person: to respond to the invitation has been Sir Julius Vogel, the late Agent-General,; who has forwarded a magnificent present,*' the case arriving by tho mail steamer ou her: last voyage. We understand that, in addi-i tiou to sending the donation by the most; expedition*! rnute,it_e boa! gentleman paid the freight all (he way to the Thames. The case was unpacked by tho librarian, Mr F. R. G. "Woodward, yesterday, immediately! on arrival, and its contents submitted to tho; inspection of the public.—" Thames Advertiser."'

A singular looking person, whose name was,ascertained to bo Franklin, marched into the Police Court this morning, singing;! iv a miurnful strain, " V\o lost, I've lost, my child." She immediately took? her; seat in front of the inner Court, placing by her side a big kit of cabbage, and, pulliug! out a bundle of old stockings, commenced' to operate upon them with shining needles, She continued to hum, when a constable inteirupted her, and told her to walk out, the Court was no place for darning and cooking. The old woman reluctantly left the Court, muttering "her wayward; fancies " as she went.

We arc requested,to direct attention to tlio sale ol old buildings, brick chimneys, fence, etc, at the scene of tho late lire in YVa„uliulu-street, which will, take placo to morrow (Thursday) at noon, instead of Friday. <

M r Waymoiilh, owner ot tho Observer,j Is-mcd'a challenge to Mr John Bigolbw this morning,requesting him to race the; Madge in opposition to the former boat' for £'■> a-.side, the event to como oil' this' afternoon, Mr Rigelow has declined,! however, stating that be understood the previous evetit was to have been the last; ot Hie season, and further thinks that, seeing he lias now beaten tne Observer eight times out of nine, he ought to rest in peace for a short period,

Sidney Wardlc writes m respect of the alleged larceny of the rat trap from the ludrstrial Home, which appeared in -yester day's police report, but so bad is the hear iug in the Court that our reporter could scarcely hear a word of the evidence. Sid ney is desirous of removing what may prove a stain on his character. He says, "As I and Slade were passing the Industrial school, we saw some boys belonging to the school catching rats under the old shed,and we stopped to help them. The boys shortly left, und lent us the trap. We caught a rat, aud thou left tho trap a „w feet' from the shed,"

Sir G. M. O'Rorke has received the fol lowing information relative to the convey ance ot members of the General' Assembly to their sessional duties :—"The Hinemoa will be up on Monday next, and leave on Tuesday. Captain Johu^ton will be directed to take his orders from you as to time of leaving."*. The Hinemoa will have to leave Onehuiigi on Tuesday at an hour to suit the tide, and when this is settled, Sir G. M. O'Rorke will make it known to the .Auckland members. The Union Com pany have also put on the Hawea for Wel lington direct, via New Plymouth, on Tuesday ;| the Riup;aiooma goes on Thurs day, and the Penguin oil Sunday, so that ihe members will have no lack of choice. .

We have b-jon shewn a copy ol thij Finan cial Reform Almanac for ISSI, one of tho most authoritative and popular statistical public-tons in the United Kingdom, aud in looking over the .small paragraph dovothd to New Zea'and we have b -en struck by the number of orrois that it contains. The name of the Premier is given as the Hon, '. Hall, while the Minister of Justice is stated to be the Hon. J. Sliecbau, the Minister of Immigration, the Hon. W. Gisborne, and the Posthiasicr-(ieiier;u, lion. J. T. Fisher. TlioAttoi'iiey-Geiioial's name is misprinted " 11. Whittitkcr," aud tho then Native Minister's "L. Rryce." The publication further informs its that the members of the House of Representatives are elected for live years, that our chief exports are copper ore, hides, (las, gold and wool, nnd that our debt only amounts to £22,000,000. -When so many blunders are made in such a small eolupass of matter by one of the mo-tt care ful and exact of English journals how dcusc must be the popular ignorance with espect to our position, commercial progres-, mineral resources, financial condition and moritimo advantages ? Verily, the school master must be abroad.

A conversazione in connection with the Auckland Institute is announced to beheld to-morrow and on Saturday evenings at the Museum Buildings, Princess-street. Amongst the attractions of tho exhibition, will be experiments with the electric light, i electric lire-alarms, Edison-Bell telephone, j (which will communicate with Ouehunga), type writing machine, while numerous; other rcceut inventions will be explained, the mechnuieal department will include fret-work machined, numbering and paging macbiu.e, potter's thto'wiug lathe, lapidary's wheel, wood-cutting lathe, aud self-acting; screw-cutting iron turning lathe. In the sci'ontili'c' departments there are' re-; fracting ;and reflecting telescopes, microscopes, clectiio pen, spectroscopes, thermo-electric pile, goniometer, chemical balancos, electric nnd galvanic batteries,! induction coils, chemical,., apparatus, geodetical aud trigonometrical survey in strument-, heliograph, and magnesium instruments. In addition to these, there will be, exhibitions of rate books and manu scripts-, implements, weapons, &c., from Polynesian Islands, African curiosities, kauri gtim, specimen of blue shark, foreign and New Zealand bird?, New Zealand and North American' bird skins, _c. The various departments will be presided over by gentlemen competent to explain the workings of the different instruments. Selections of music will be rendered during the evening,

The monthly meeting of tho Grafton Road School Committee was held.last eveuiug in the school-room, Nugent-street, Mr R Laishley occupied the chahv Tbe other members present were Messrs Norris, Rnshbrook, Sticklcy, and Thomas. Mr Martiu, the head-teacher, was also present, in obedience to a request from the Com mittee, in consequence of a report that the attendance of children had fallen off. .The teacher explained that the cause was the prevailing sickness in many families, and iv order to prevent its spread, he had prohibited the attendance of childteu from home 3 where 'disease existed,-and that before being re admitted such children should bring medical certificates of their recovery. A complaint from a parent was also heard respectiug the frequent changing of school-books, which incurred what was considered unnecessary expense to parents. An application from the teacher.*', asking the use of tho school for a contemplated concert and ball in aid of tbe prize fund was received. It was suggested that the programme of the concert should b3 submitted to the Committee. They approved of the object of the conceit, and might sec their way to granting the request. Several minor matters received due consideration, and respecting school books and requisites, the following resolu tion was passed, and ordered to be sent to the Board ot Education for approval: — " The Graf ton Koad School Committee de sire to express the opinion that no profit shou'd be allowed to he made by teacheis on tho sale to pupils of school requisites, in asmuch as such a system is liable to great abuse ; that this committee suggest to the Board of Education the advisability of giving to the committee the privilege of supply of (he schools in their district with all requisites at retail shop prices, and that any profits arising from tho sale of such re; quisites form a prize fund to be distributed amongst the scholars." This closed the business

A NEWLY-MARRIED MAN'S HOUSE BURNED.

(BY TELEGRAPH, OWN COKRESPONBENT.)

HAMILTON, this day. THE house belonging lo Mr J. B. Smith, at Waitoa, who was yesterday morning married to Miss Caroline Scddon, was last night burnt down, the man and woman in charge barely escaping wfth their lives, the latter being severely burnt about the legs, and had to go some distance without clothing.

MINING NEWS.

WK make the following extracts from reports received to-day : — Southern Cross.—'llie quartz broken out and crushed from specimen leader below Battery level was very poor ; also the quartz broken out from Hanging Weil leader, Work has been stopped at both places, A few colours of gold have been seen iv leader where Mr Black found littie rroltl, . Four pohnds of picked stone has' Ibeen got from the Cross leader above tram-' waylovol. There is about twenty loads of quartz crushed, and about sixty or seventy ou hand. Thirty-two ounces of amalgam I has been received from the crushing. Four teen picked stone is also on hand.

Success.—"l have great pleasure in forwarding you another parcel of, gold by Captain' Hargrove, which I informed you by telegram yesterday. The reef has greatly improved since my last report. lam gett ing under' Where I got good gold in tbe level above. As 1 get ahead lam in hopes ot coming on something good as the reef is getting much larger and the gold more distributed through it. There is also a change for the, better in the ground which enables me to get ahead better than,..l havo done lately.' I havo-'also opened on tho reef southward, and good proj-pects.of loose gold obtained,- as the stone looks well 1 am iv hopes of coming on a haul of specimens any moment. In No. 2 level tbe-ground is much harder than what it was, the reef is small to-day carrying little gold, there*'-* about 80 feet to the boundary to drive yet."—l _i_it Rkid.

SCINTILLATIONS.

"Ho briet; lor it 13 with words as with snn beanis: tho more thoy aro coudens;d tho deeper thoy b_rn'."--80VTiiisv. . -. ,

.'-,' Gaol birds are confined in guilt cages. - Tho largest nut is the elcph-'aht, and the worst uncle is tho carb-uncie. ... i ;'■■ i Whou two dentists are partneis'they rarely quarrel—they pull together.

The Princes will stay iv Melbourne for 10 days. '* -. i

Captain 'Wright, ,ot the (now.notorious steamship Ferret alias India, will be pro ceeded against on six charges. .MrCharles Bright, the Jectnrer,,is still declaring his belief in spiritualism before large audiences in Sydney.

The rain falls on the just and the UDJust. Rut nut on the man who bns just stolen an umbrella.

They have a new sentimental ballad in .(Dundda/entitled, ''"father's Teeth *\Wre Stuffed witfiZiuc,"

Today may be taken as the first real day of winter. , Three months-should see us iuto blustering spring weather.

IJorr Cail Scbmitt*, tho new. [conductor of the Choral' Society, was present at last night's performance, and is said to have ex pressed tbe opinion that there ia excellent material amoug the performing members.

MrTebbutt, of New South Wales, dis covered the comet on Sunday, May 22nd, and is therefore to be credited with its first discovery iii Australasia.

At the Governor's dinner in Melbourne, Earl Clan.William and officers of the squadron,and the Duke of Manchester were present. The Duke of Manchester takes home 12 cases of Dr. L. L. Smith's champagne. Mr Nicholson (lato of Nicholson and Ascherbcrg, Melbourne) was entertained at a banquet prior to Lib visiting England.

When he takes her in his arms to kiss her, Clara says her husband resembles a self-sealing envelope. -

" Now, Sammy, have you read the story of Joseph?" "Oh, yes, Uncle." "What wrong did they do when they sold their brother ?" " They sold him too cheap." Tho Terminus Hotel, Tonvoomba, Queensland, has been completely destroyed by fire. It was insured in the Standard and New .Zealand offices for £550.

Mr John Wbodhouse, a very old and'res pected settler, and formerly manager ot the Bank of New South Wales, died yesterday.

It is stated that a detective has been placed iv the Melbourne Civil Service re freshment room, to watch the "alcoholic tendencies " of the clerks employed.

" You tell me you havo not been drinking, when I see beer all over your shirt bosom." " Jane, (hie), that don't come from {hie) Hriuking beer; that comes from spilliug beer."

Rustic: "Hi! Did you shoot, at me, mister Cockney Sportsman: "Did any of the shot hit you?" Rustic : " Yes." C. S, : ''Then you can be sure tyo didn't shoot at you ;. we never hit anythiug we shoot at."

Mr Vale, the Attorney-Gcnoral of .Vic toria, like most of his brother Radicals, doesn't quite know what to do with the letter h. He's 'constantly siugiug "Thou art my Uaugeliua," which hair 'c 'tuns . all daylong.

Canterbury statistics show a decrease in the yield as compared with tho.previous season of 5.400 tons of potatoes, aud 3,400,000 bushels of .oats.,,, , ■ ...-,;..

A number of persons were summoned for the property tax ia Christchurch yesterday, arid judgment was. given agaiust them in each instance.

,:, Tbe escaped prisoner Ros*, in Danedin, has been recaptured, thus prolonging his punishment, as he would have been released yesterday.

AUCKLAND CHORAL SOCIETY.

IWe are always glad to chronicle the pro- > 1 duclion of a new musical work by this Society. The Requiem Mass in C Minor, • by Cberubini, which formed the first part of last night's concert, is of a style and charac- j ter quite new to Auckland. It is music which may not altogether please at a first' hearing, but to the initiated ear ie exhibits the grandeur1 of simplicity combined with ; strict contrapuntal treatment. The iustru .mentation of the .Mass is sublime: Tlie effects produced—independent of each other I —iv fie music for tbe strings and wind respectively, are most delightful. -In the i vocal parts there is little fugal writing, but the harmonics are at once simple and grand. The performance of the Mass last evening was on tho whole successful.- There was a marked attention to the p's and i's, but the chorus was not evenly balanced. The "Cradualc" " Ilostias," and "PieJesu," were,sun_as soli by Miss Cooper, Miss Gee, Mr Bui-nham.and Mr ,7, llyan". With the ex ception.of tlie bass the ports were accurately and to some extent tastefully rendered. The " Sanctus," a short movement of great merit, was well sung, and the concluding chorus, "Agnus Del"—though somewhat slow—was not ineffective.

The second part comprised selections from " Acis and Galatea." The lively overture was a marked contrast to the preceding music. Oome of the choruses wore fairly rendered, hut the semiquavers in "Wretched Loveis " proved a stumbling block to many.

The part of Galatea was sung by Mrs Kilgour, a lady who is well known at the Thames for her untiring efforts in the cause of music. She possesses a sweet and rich ; voice, with tbe power of distinct enUncia i tion. Her best effort last evening was the concluding air " Heart, the seat ot soft I delight l" With further practice she will I heepme a most useful and efficient member. Tbe part of Acis was undertaken, at short notice, by Mr Edward Harker, who sang I under the disadvantage of a severe cold. Wo must, however, commend his rendering of the solo, " Love in her eyes sits playing," which, with allowance for the drawbacks, was good. Mr Gordon Goocb, as Polyphemus, achieved as greatasuccess in his giant character as in thai; of'Harapha in "Samson." He was warmly applauded at the close of the ode, " o'Ruddier than the Cherry." Mrßice conducted for the last occasion. The Sobie'ty is most fortunate in securing the services of Herr Schmitt as conductor. We understand that he will take the baton on Tuesday next, when the rehearsal of Men delssohn's " Elijah " will be commenced.

The quarterly communication of the Distriot Grand Lo Arc of Auckland will be held this evening in the Lodge-room, Insurance Buildings

An interesting soiree will he given on Friday evening,the 3rd inst, in the Ellerslio School-room,in aii of the Organ Fund As this is the first event o£ the kind that has been given In this rural and pleasant localityya full attend ance is anticipated.

The gathering of the friends of the Young Men's Christian Association, preparatory to the winter coursi of lectures, will take placo on the evening of Friday, the 10th inst., and will be differ--nt in character from those of other years. In addition to a series of addresses, there will be an exhibition of curios, lime light views and refreshments. ....■■■■

CABLEGRAMS.

[Retjter's Telegrams.]

LAND LEAGUE ARRESTS.

LONDON, May 30.

Arrests of suspected persons and pro minent agitators continue to be made daily iv Ireland. Among those now in custody is Mr Kettle, one of the principal members of the Land League.

LONDON, May 30.

The settlement of the difficulty between tho British and American Governments in connection with Fortune Ray fishing dispute have beeu arrive! at in accordance with the terms of agreement come to. Eng land will pay £1500 compensation.

MURDER OF A CORRESPONDENT,

PARIS, May 30.

News has been received that a correspon dent of a French journal, who was with the French army in Tunis, has bceu murdered at Bojus. His assassin has not been cap tured.

GREECE NUT SATISFIED. LONDON, May ,10,

The Marquis of Hartington, Secretary of State for India, has addressed a communica tion to tbe Times to the eilect that there is no foundation whatever for tho state ments recently published that the conven tion in connection with the frontier diffi culty with Turkey has beer, signed by the Greek Government. The latter, Lord Hartington states, has not up to the present time agreed to the terms of the Conven tion,

GERMAN." AND AUSTRALIAN

TRADE,

BERLIN, May 30,

Prince Eismarck has presented a memo rial to Reichstag, urging that a subvention be authorised to a line ot steamers with the view to the 'extension of the trade between Germany and Australia.

AUSTRALIAN.

REAR-ADMIRAL WILSON

' MELBOURNE, Wednesday. News has been received from Home by the'Stu'Z mail that Commodore Wilson has been raised to tho rank of Rear Admiral. A discussion took place in the Legislative Council last night on the Reform Rill, but the debate was finally further adjourned. Sailed: Hotomahana, yesterday, for Bluff. • A MISSING VESSEL SAFE. ' ' LATJNCESTQNj Wednesday. The barque Cambria, about which some auxiety was felt, arrived here last evening from Mauritius, SYDNEY, Wednesday. Parliament is summoned to meet for despatch of busineis on sth July. THE WRECKED BARQUE. Latest telegrams from Woollonj-ong re. poit that the captain aud mate of the barque-Queen of Natioris refuse to leave tbe wreck. Their proceedings are said to be extraordinary. The steamship Wakatipu has been detained, and sails to-day for Wellington. A BARQUE ■WRECKED. .. ; ~ ■; SYDNEY, May 31. A telegram ha'"- been received from Wool longong, a seaport about sixty miles south ; of Sydney, reporting that the barque Queen of Nations, of the White Star Line, has been wrecked on the coast,a short distance to the north of that place. The captain, aud all the crew, except one seaman, have been saved. The vessel is bumping heavily on the sand, and is ex pected to become a total wreck. She left London on February 25, and was bound for Sydney.

Arrived : The P. nnd O. Co.'b steamship Bokhara, with the inward Suez mail dated London, April 21.

ADDITIONAL CABLEGRAMS.

(Pan s.s. Arawata.)

LONDON, May 20. IN the House of Commons, yesterday, Sir John D. nay, member for Wigtown, asked hovv many British subjectshad been murdered in the South Seas since January 18S0. The Right Hon. M. E. Grant-Duff replied that the number was 40, and that none of tbe murderers had yet been brought to justice. Sir John Hay thereupon intimated his in tention of asking, after Whit week': what steps the Government intended adopting to i protect British subjects from being massacred in future. May 22. A silver mine at Docota, in America, has fallen in, through heavy rains, but fortunately no one was in the mine at the time, aud consequently no lives were lost. May 24. The Swedish Government are legislating to prevent tbe wholesale emiaration of the Swedish populatioa to America. • The Czar of Russia Ins lemoved to Moscow, in consequence of renewed threats of his being assassinated. Mr A. S. Hill, one of tiie members for Staffordshire, has given notice of his inten tion to move a resolution in the House of Conimons, affirming the desirability of adtipting means to promote closer legislative uuion between the colonies and the mother country. " Overtures have been made to Haulan, asking him to accompany the next team of English .cricketers to Australia and meet any rower on the Pnrramatta River. Serious riots have taken place at Kil larney, and the police have been assaulted. Intelligence has been received from the Transvaal that serious troubles have arisen between tbe Boers aud the Kaffir tribes. The latter refuse to submit to the authority of the Boers, and. offer resistance to their claims'in the Kaffir countiy. Frequetit collisions have taken place between tbe natives and the Boers, and the hostilities have assumed a serious aspect. In.an engagement which recently took place between a detachment of Boer soldiers aud j Kaffir warriors, 70 Kaffirs were killed. It is reported that the Boers have been plun dering the Kaffir districts..

' "Another war in Afghanistan is regarded as inevitable: Ayub Khan has declared his iutentiou of retaking Kandahar. He has secured a large following of Heratis, and is now moving towards the city. The Amir of Kabul; Abdur Rahman, is mak ing vigorous preparations to ' resist the threatened attack. .

THEATRE ROYAL.

"ROMEO AND JULIET.

"MKBCUTIO" was the part selected by Herr Randmann for representation in Shakespeare's tragedy o£ " Romeo and Juliet" at the Theatre Royal last evening. The character is one that requires artistic treatment and intelligent reading of the blank verse. The impersonation last night was in able hands, and although "Mercutio" disappears from the scene at the end of the second act, the part maintained the leading interest up till that time. Mr J. F. Cath cart played the part of Romeo. His leading was good, and the audience appeared to be thoroughly well pleased with the impersona tion. Miss Beaudet made an excellent Juliet, and the splendid passage*- with which her part abounds, and the emotional scenes were splendidly represented. She received loud and frequent applause from the audience. Mr Charles Hali appeared as tho Friar, and the other characters were fairly readerecl. The " Corsicau Brothers " will be produced this evening.

PROFESSOR AND MADAME HASELMAYER.

The Lome-street Hall attendance last evening was large, and much gratification manifested by the audience as the Professor performed his marvellous and mystical illusions. The programme wa3 almost tbe same as on the previous evening,commeuc ,, ing with the wonder-working and obedient cards which devoted a shrewd intelligence in close commnnitation. Floral bouquets in apparently endless profusion, and the tricks of the birds, etc , were repeated. The cabinet was also introduced, and having been carefully examined by Dr. Goldsbro' and Mr Francis was made the temporary prison-house of Madame Haselmayer, who, in spite of locks and hinges, gained her liberty in a few seconds, aud appeared unharmed before the enthusiastic audience. Altogether the evening was interesting, and the various illusions perfect under the magic wand of the skilled Professor who is unques tionably one of the foremost men of the mystic art, and fortunately for him, he lives in au age of progress, when men uo longer believe in witchcraft and conjuration in connection with the evil spirit which Milton depicted in the early books of Paradise Lost, or sad would have been the Professor's fate. This evening there will be an entire change of programme, and, by request, "Psycho," will be prepared for a game of whist,and Madame Haselmayer will make her disappearance, leaving the audience in rapt surprise.

COLLISION IN HARBOUR.

The Tainui Run Into,

SOME sensation was created iv town this afternoon by tbe teport that one of the j North Shore Ferry steamers well laden with : passengers had collided in mid-stream with a large schooucr and sustained serious damage. I The report travelled rapidly, and of course j increased in circumstantiality and moving character the further it went. The facts are simply these :—The steamer Taiuui, in I charge of Captain Neill, lelt the North Shore [ wharf at two o'clock for Auckland with a : fair complomentof passengers on board and about the same time the schooner Christina, Cant Smith, left her anchorage at this side of the harbour for Russell. Both vessels were plainly visible to each other long before the possibility of a collision presented itself. When off the Railway Wharf the Christina was standing across for the northern shore, and the Tainui was steer ing an oblique course for her usual berth. Her captain, thinking that he had time to cross the course of the advancing schooner, held on his way, at the same time shouting out to those in charge of the sailing vessel to "keep away." Captain Smith also saw that there was some risk in the attempt to cross, and he called out for the steamer to stop. While this inceititude prevailed the sohooner rapidly approached, and eventually she struck with her how the overlapping portion of the steamer'shur rieatiedeck, aft the paddle-box, receiving the full force of the impact. The ladies who were on board the steamer were greatly alarjied at the unlooked-for mis hap, and several ot them gave free expres sion to their fears. This feeling of feminine consternation was speedily allayed however, aud the steamer resumed her course to the wharf, the only damage she had sustained beinK the loss of a portion of her I bulwarks and some slight iujury to the j stem-head. The Christina had oniy some head-gear damaged. She dropped anchor at the scene of the collision, aud remained there. Had the steamer been struck any where but on the upper deck, the results might have been serious. As it is, both vessels have escaped well. The usual enquiry will doubtless take-place. ■

LAST PARIHAKA MEETING.

(From our speclvl corrbsi-ondent.)

INTERESTING DESCRIPTION,

THE meeting at Parihaka ou the 17th inst. was very largely attended, upwards of 2,500 being present,; The great attraction was undoubtedly the returned prisoners. At an early hour in the morning, tbe meeting-place was occupied, and the food piled in the centre. Thisconsistedofthcusual pork, bread and tea, and was supplemented by many geese cooked whole and deposited oil the pile in kits. After this had beeu distributed, the returned prisoners marched, in single hie on to the "marac," each enveloped id some gaudy shavyl or rug, aud having his head decorated with albatross or.gooae.feathers. These,.with theaddition of those who had been appointed to fence', and, although not arrested are called I prisoners, took their place in the centre, . and a few minutes afterwards Te Whiti commenced speaking. TE WHITI'S SPEECH. Te Whiti said :—Good, bad, peace,* and. war, were in existence from the beginning, even from the creation of the world, when, one God created the heavens and the eaith aud appointed all things for generations to come. There is uothing left to be arranged by the great, wise and learned, the riali, "the brave, and the strong, all is in the hands of i thelman who made tho clearing, and had the conduct of all things within the culti vation. The quarrel of this generation was. foretold of bid, that all might see the great and the small in contention—when the small Bhould overcome the great and evil should yield to good. Let the rich and great, strong and brave, wise and learned work accord i tig to his desires, but all shall be fulfilled according to the words which issue from my mouth. Though winter is upon us tho geuFal warmth of Jauuary is not forgotten, but though any should desire to reach the heat of Jauuary to warm his frigid body, he cannot in these days experience that wel come warmth because of the icogth of the months which separate hiihl " The whole of this generation are suffering from the cold b£ oppression and injustice, and altogether they wish to reach a state of settlement, quiet happiness, and lasting rest they can not at present attain thereto on account of the many troubles which, intervene which only time will remove. Great is the glad ness of my heart for the bad which Ist abolished, and for the return of my people soathless from oppression. Let good always overcome evil. You are advised to take heed to your going lest harm befal you, but your surest sa-'eguard is to refrain from evil. The land both north and south is suspended on inheritance for this generation. Many brave, great, wise and learned men have desired to fulfil the words ot God and overcome the evil by good, by' restraint from retaliation, anil passive behaviour under trial, but none have succeeded previous to yourselves on account of the many insurmountable obstacles in their path. In their inner hearts the brave aud strong still nourish a desire for war, which is kept alive by the breath of Satan, but by your passive non resistance, you have. rendered their longing ineffectual/ You are all alive and well and remain a mark for all time and all people, a sign of the triumph of peace aud the total inoperativeness of the laws to' punish the. innocent who persist only in main taining their rights. The laws concerning you are dead. According to the words of Te Whiti you were arrested, not from any crime of theft, any stealing of blankets, but' in consequence of a host of the people of Satan to steal your land. The prison houses are not bad things in these days,! they aro thiug3 to rejoice in, aud to those you were sent that you might be a sign to all people of the triumphs to be achieved by a maintenance of the right. Those who im-; prisoned you, those who enslaved you, upou them shall rest the onus aud responsibility , of your imprisonment, and of your slavery, - and they alone shall wash away the dirt with which they have covered you, even they who have wantonly disturbed you. Blameless aud untried, you were impri soned, and he who imprisoned.you shall be ' imprisoned, and he who scattered you shall be scattered.. . ~ TOHU'S SPEECH., Consisely tho above was Tc Whiti's speech, ;and he was immediately followed by ToliUj who spoke''of the oppression of the imprisonment of the natives. He con tinued: "On this very day is completed the 400 years toretold of old of Abiabam, and all wars shall cease. The God iv the days df Abraham was Jehovah; and after him came Moses ; and subsequently Jesus Christ; but Te Whiti is the god of these | days. I.amthegod of theso days (god is evidently intended to mean teacher). I did not scud you to die or come to any harm, but to contend in tlie houses of the king_for righteousness' sake ; aud now all laws are dead for those who were sentenced, are returned, notwithstanding their sen tence, and many who were never tried are illegally retained in captivity. The ministers of religion came amongst us and preached the gospel, telling us'not to tear those who could kill the body only, but' to take heed of Him who could kill the soul; but on the outbreak of hostilities tbe ministers all fled—not one remained; and yet the Maoris are not a soul-killing people. Te Whiti spoke-much more to similar effect. TE WHITI'S NEW HOUSE. Tc Whiti has a new weather-board house being built which is to be comoleted in Juue, when a house-warming feast is to be given. The house is to have nine rooms, the timber to. be rimu, and is being^erccted by the natives under the direction of a European | carpenter.

THE PORT OF OPUNAKE.

_ Opunake is rapidly. increasing—build ings for stores are erected and butchets' Btiops and private houses abound. Another public house is about being built, and everything bears a go-a-head look. If the money now being . spent on Taranaki Harbour, or even a little of it were layed out at Opunake to supplement the work of Nature in forming a harbour, Opunake would become waat Nature cvideotly in tended it to be-the Port of the Waimate Plains. Most reluctantly do the settleis see 25 per cent, ot their land fund taken to be thrown into the sea at New Plymouth, whilst their own bay is neglected. The success of the New Plymouth harbour scheme is problematical. With the funds at present at the command of the board it is csrtaiu the work cannot be completed. The management of these funds is notorious, and thepeople whoprovidethem can donoth ingbutmournthattheirownOpunake Bay is neglected to furnish means tor a costly ex penditure which may never be remunera tive, and, should it be so, will not benefit them.

There is another victory for Musket's progeny. The great Metropolitan Handi cap, of which we have intelligence by mail, was won by Brown Bess by Musket out of Cerine,

APPALLING MASSACRE AT THE LINE ISLANDS.

A Thousand Natives Slaughtered by a Native Missionary,

Intelligence of a most horrible massacre perpetrated at Tapitawa, one of the Line Islands, was brought to Fiji 0a „, April, says tbe "Fiji Times," „_en T schooner Elizabeth returned f, nm trading ciuise :-" Some years arm It a ol the London Mi__ o _ _ 0 _ .5° a branc<> blished in tbe island fromTflm-fi J as esta charge of a Sandwich !_»„__ o,o]u ' UDder who"succeeded in mZmZ*™? Kabu community. Upo_ tffi™K Dg -the cDii™ tianity he induced the. >t C- Dg Chris their weapons i uto __, "L'° 8"f "P all thing went smoothly fn- I ,'•■ and every however, the pZ/e™M* Latt<-#, \ part of the island became LmL 6? aU>ern constant requisitions ra a ,!, sEea at'he copra; and, considering & thc<? *<-<• tianity too dear at •'*_„ hris they apostatized. Kabu th™ price> a crusade against them _J teaeli. e4 his follower,, led them on i_-» beating two clubs to.cthV °_ shouting "Kill Kill' Tl- and which followed is almost teohorrS, belief not less than 1000 men, worn ° and ch.ldren liaviag been. indiscriS ately.jn_ss.c_d. The most atrocku enoimitieswere practised on their vieS by the victorious-party, and after the general daughter the^ wounded wre collected together, piled one on top of another and the roof of an old house place over them, which the miscreant Kabu fired with his own.hand. When the Elizabeth was at the island the beach was still strewn with the decomposing bodies of men, women, and children, butthearch fiend of the transaction had been taken to Honolulu in tho Hawaiian vessel Stormbird to answer for his almost incredible crime,

POLICE COURT.-This day.

(Before Messrs Hurst and McMillan Justices.) .",'" ; ■' INEBRIATES. **.;':.

Five persons pleaded guilty to drunken ness, and were dealt with-accordm* to law ~ ' POLLY BDRKK AGAIN. ° .' This irrepressible female was brought un under the Vacant Act, charged with being an habitual dniukard, no visible means etc.—Mary nodded, and was sent to prison for six mouths, this being her 41st con viction.

ALLEGED EMBEZZLEMENT. Thomas Fenton, arrested on warrant was arg __,wli'i en-*Jezzl»iß: the sum of 20s, on the 23th May, the properly of George Wilson, contractor.-Mr Tyler appeared for the prosecutiou,—The prisoner asked that the case might be adjourned, as he was taken by surprise, and only arrested last evening. He wished time to interview his solicitor in order to his defence.—Mr Tyler said defendant's request was a reasonable one.-The'case was then adjourned until Friday, prisoner being admitted to bail himself in £20, aud two others in £10 each! IT' ALLEGED ASSAULT. John S. Craig was charged with assault, ing Ann de Bar, at the Great Barrier, by sti iking her with a stick on the 3rd May.— Mr Tyler appeared for the defence, and Mr E. Cooper for complainant, in order to get a witness from the Great Barrier.—Mr Tyler said he was in a position to prove that the charge was wholly unfounded, and it would be monstrous to adjourn the case for another week, which would subject defendant to considerable loss. He would certaiuly press that the case should go 00. —Mr Cooper asked foi- a' warrant to bring up a witness named-Whittle, who saw tns assault, and it was no fault of the prosecu trix.—Mr Tyler said if it was postponed, he should certainly.ask for costs.—Tbe Court considered that unnecessary trouble should not bo indicted upon defendant.—Mr Tyler said defendant was prepared to defend his position, but if complainant would pay costs of adjournment defendant would have no objection.—Mr Cooper thought the com plainant should not be asked to pay costs now, but that they should abide the result of the action.-— The case was finally adjourned until Friday we-.-k, on the uudeistaudiog that the costs of solicitor, and witnessess be-paid before the hearing, othetwise it will be dismissed. —Mr Tyler asked for bail, which was allowed.—Constable Jones deposed that he went to the Great Barrier for the purpose of serving Whittle with the summons, but after waiting and watching three days, he •was unable to see him. In fact he kept out of:, the way, and told several persons that he would not appear as a witness.—-Ann'de Bar depoied that Whittle saw the assault, and was an important witness.—The Bench declined to issue a warrant, as the summons had not been served. .] ; THE MYSTIC ROLL. •John Shiers, well known to the police, was charged with stealing a roll of flannel, value £3, on the 24th May.—Prisoner still pleaded not guilty ; and i reiterated the statement that he bought the flannel at auction, but forgot where ; and that he sold it reasonably to some person, unknown.— Mr Pardy had ho doubt but that prisoner had itolen the flannel,- but in the absence flf the owner, he was unable to prosecute the charge.—The prisbner whs then discharged, but was informed that if the owner could be found, he would stiU be liable to a re arrest. _••••*"■ . DOG . CO _I AES< . . A. : _umber of persons were summoned under the Dog Nuisance Act for neglecting to register in-accordance with tbe "provi sions of the Act.—Mr Pardy, said that in several cases the persons summoned had immediately- procured' collars'.. He would not press for the full penalty in such cases. --Mr'• Laishley appeared ia two ' cases, and pleaded guilty, and considered that .they, might, tinder the circumstances stated, be very properly dismissed, and in this view the Court acquiesed.^Mr Eyre pleaded not guilty. He'had''no dog, Goo. Goldie, Registrar of dogs for the city, deposed that ou the 3rd of May he'was passing Mr Eyre's shop in Victoria-street, and saw. Mr Eyre's dog without a collar. Saw the dog on several occasions, On tho sth the dog had a collar on, but;witness discovered that it was a collar for a previous year.—To Mr Eyre: Had'no doubt but.it was your dog. It was sportiDg in' yonrshop. Saw it in your yard. Saw it capering in the front of your shop, and sleeping on the mat. Mr Eyre was requested to speak slower, a3 the Court was very bad for hearing. William Monro .gave evidence. Ho knew the little dog, and ■ had no doubt but he belonged to Mr Eyre.—To Mr Kyre : He knew you,'evidently ; he wagged his tail on seeing you by way of reedgni tiou.—William Syre" was sworn, ; and deposed that the dog was his property pre viously to the time stated, He had no wish to evade the tax, but tho, dog-, had been sold by auction by : Mr .Richard Arthur. (Receipt put in.) The dog had been a nuisance, and, rather than drown him, he sent him to the auction. —The case was dis missed. . v

' Similar charge's wcto brought against Daniel Quiun and Peter Hurley, who pro mised to, get collars at once, and w,ere dis missed. The case against Fred Bannister was adjourned for a week.

HARBOUR BOARD.

The following abstract completes our report of the Board's meeting yesternay afternoon. , ' Referred to Committees.—The letters of Mr Errington, re iron dock, of the Secretary of iho Union Sash and Door Co., release of reserve, and of the Chief Harbour Master, re disagreement * with engineer, were referred to the Works Committee, while Mr 6. Aickin's letter, with the offen sive portions expunged, was •.-eceived. The Committee's reports were adopted. Removal of, Old T.—The lollowing tenders were received for the removal of tho old T.—Young and Thwaites, £224; Mercer and Marshall, £187 ; B. White, £184. The Engineer's estimate was £130. The tender of R. White was accepted. Committee Business.—Mr Thompson moved in pursuonce of notice, " That it be an instruction to the committee in future to take no business beyond that referred to them by the Board unless in the opinion of the committee such business be of an urgent nature, and requiring imme diate attention; further, that all referred Committee business be notified on the notices to members of the committee. '—Mr J. M. Clark moved as an amendment, " That after the words ' no' [business] the words ' action other than to report to the Board on any ' [business] be inserted. —It was not seconded. Mr atone moved, and it was seconded, " that the former mode ot conducting that business should be con tinued, as it was satisfactory."—After some discussion the motion was put and lost, whereupon Mr Thompson moved as an amendment upon Mr Stones proposition (now the substantive resolu tion) " That it be an instruction to commit tees in future to take no business beyona that referred to them by this Board, unless in the opinion of the Chairman and Secretary

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR WEDNESDAY, JUNE I.



TCTNCOURAGE LOCAL IHDUSTRY,; WILLIAM RATTRAY, j Begs to draw thejattention of the public to Lis -/;' .', Large Stock of . : .KOSLYN FLANNELS KOSLYN BLANKETS MOSG7EL TWEEDS .. ; 1-AIAPOI TWEEDS.1 _he above Goods aro mado in the Colony from Wool grown in New Zealand, and aro of Superior Quality to Imported Goods at the saroo prices. All, thorefore, who havo tho interests | o£ Local Industrioa at heart, should purchase ' them at -ryiLLIAM TjATTRArS , Drapery, Clothing, Millinery and Mantle Establishment, New Zealand House, „, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND, Opfgssite the Bank of New Zealand.) ■. ■ ' . .'...' 'rtIHE NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY, Auckland Branch. THE Supply a Singlo Gar-' NEW ZEALAND ment at tho Whole . CLOTHING FACTORY aaln Price. THE _aye Branch Kstab- NTCW ZEALAND lishments in every CLOTHING FACTORY town in Now Zealand mrru, Are now displaying '.'> '__j_ri'iimi New Manufactures CLO^N ZG E!f--TORY Xti Utam" and ' TUH! Variety ot dtyles pru- NEW ZEALAND noimced Unequalled !CLOTHING FACTORY in the Market. j xr-wT<&.T iun Competition defled.Fit NEW ZEALAND p,n_i to hpqnnke CLOTHING FACTORY e'''lalto bespoke. THE Wear-resisting Tweeds': NEW ZEALAND in every variety of CLOTHING FACTORY Garment. . | THE Daily increasing trade; I _TEW ZICALAND proves tho excellence' CLOTHING FACTORY ot Manufacture. j i "7"; ~ THE — Produce and dispose of. NEW ZEALAND Thousands of Gar- CLOTHING FACTORY ments Weekly. I !' NEw'zEALAND Buy and Sell for Cash' CLOTHING FACTORY only- ■ THTB -^-re thereforo patron' wirro-'9-KAT.A*rJr) ised by Thousands of; CLOT^NG FACTORY g^erning Custom-j ," .- THE Is tho Premier Kstab -1 NEW ZEALAND lishmentinNewZea- CLOTHING FACTORY land. -\TOTE THE BRANCH ADDRESS— .!_•_ QUEEN-BTBKET, AUCKLAND. J. FITZSIMONS, Branch Manager, And at Albert-street, Thames. mHE "COROMANDEL MAIL" i contains the ' Latest and Most Reliable Information Respecting the TIKI and COROMANDEL GOLDKIELD3. . t Parties desiroua of scouring copies of the above should give in their names at once to the Auckland Agent—Mr, B, Wayte, Boa-seller, .Queen-street. • __ra__e_o_ts are now complete lor a regular , delivery every Baturday morning. , * ~



Special Advernsements. X^UTITaTn Ai\ i, yi7 INT E R DRAPERY AND CLOTHING. RUSHBROOK AND BRIDGMAM Aro cow bringing forward their Stock of NEW GOODS FOR THE SEASON, ALL SELECTIID WITH GREAT CARE AND WELL IIOUOHT. Sp'endid Value in Blankots and Ruga Flannola, Shirtings, and all Plain Goods A Choice Lot of New Dress Goo's, Satin Cloth, Serge, Merino, Wincey, &c Trimmings and Buttons Job Lines in Fancy Dress Goods, very cheap Ladies' Jackets and Ulßtors Qlrla' and Maids' Ulttera j Umbrellas, Hoaiory, Ribbons, &c A LARGE STOCK OF CLOTHING TO SELECT FROM OF ALL KINDS, FOR BOYS AND MEN. OVERCOATS, ULSTERS, & MACINTOSHES, Laro'b B_~KOHON of COLONIAL AND IMPORTKD TWEKDS. STRONG MATERIA!- FOR BOYS' WEAIf, serges, Sec. 5% Diacount (Is in tho £) allowed oil' all CASH Purchaaea of 20s and Upwards. TVUSHBROOK & -ORIDGMAN, lOpposito tho Army and Navy Hotel], Upper QuesN-street, auckland. C!INGER T S __SEW-NO MACHINES.: ; O An Economy in every Household. DINGER'S SEWING MACHINES. O Now Improvements without extra cost. CJINGER'*-} SEWING MACHINES IO Will last a lifetime in constant work. SINGER'S SEWING MACHINES. 10 per cent discount for cash. SINGER'S SEWING ; MACHINES En*? terms. Withinthomcansof thepooreat iciINGEK'S SEWING MACHINES. >b Kasytorma. No addition to the price. ; OIINGKR'S SEWING MACHINES © Will eai-n their coat in a fow months. DINGER'S SEWING MACHINES. IO Best terms to Wholesale Buyora, : DINGERS SEWING MACHINES. !jb Wi ito for address of noarest Agent. 1 RINGER'S SEWING MACHINES. ■; J5 Sond for Prico List to The • . ._.! SINGER MANUFACTURING COMPANY)' ■ No: IOCA, Qaeen-scrcet,- Auokland.-•• - I : CIINU-R'S SEWING MACHINES. i O Sales oxceod half a million annually. 'THE ' SINGER Manufactctr no Company have opened a Wholesaloand Retail Depot at ltGi. Queon-atroet, Auokland. •i OINGER'S- SEWING' MACHINES, i IO Hand or Treadle, at will, j DINGER'S SEWING MACHINES. I J_t Kstablished over 30 years. 1 DINGER'S SEWING MACHINES, I i_» t_o most approved in all countries. 1 DINGER'S SEWING MACHINES 3 O Havo received 160 First-class Medals. I DINGER'S SEWING MACHINES. k_> The Best for tho Family. Easiest to learn. DINGER'S SEWING MACHINES, ' ©Iho best for tho Dressmaker. Mostdarablo. • DINGER'S SEWING MACHINES, 1 IO Best for tho ailor. Sews strongest seams. _ DINGER'S SEWING MACHINES, i- £) Beat for tho jot-maker, light or heavy'work h DINGER'S aEVVING MACHINES 0 O Sew finest muslina and heaviest cloths. . H P _ C I A L HOIIC E. t W. 11. FENTON 0 IS NOW OPENING NSW GOODS, AS UNDER.-— S Wateroroof Coats the Patent Ventilating, Chosterflold, and Ulster, for walking or i\ riding B Tho New Cyprian Shirt In Coloured and White Patant Spring and Fur-top Gloves i Scarves and Rovss in all tho New Colours _ Silk Ha'f-ho-te. Pants and Under-shirts 3 New Brace 3, Collars, and Mufflers ; Knitted Polo and Football Caps }'. New B*elt_ud Cloth.Hats'.ln en-Mess variety _ Umbrellas, Rugs, and Gladstone Bags. I t; •' ■W.': 'Hy.FK:NTolf''' j -.GENTLEMEN'S HATTER & MERCER, - 78, QUKEN-ST, EET !j — (Opposite "Herald" Office). ! 7|t*T R. , __.„_ C X S [0 N, * SORVKYOR& LAND BROKER, • Begs to notify that he has ', REMOVED From the South BritishChaiubers to mora com modious offices in the protnisos juat vacated ; by Messrs. Hoffmann & Sons, and that . his address for the future will be as under I ' the great northern land agency corner of ; Queen and Victobia streets, '";';■■■: ....AUCKLAND, K.| * J '* .: j ■. ____; j T-J/jT HUE AND riHOi'CE' I HAVE NOW OPkNED UP, ox Syden ham and Oxford, A Complete Assortment of Autumn and Winter (t.oods The following aro FTOL. Stocked with all 3 the Latest Styles :— ; ■ ■ ■ ■, Millinery and Mantle Department Costume Department V. Undorelothing and Baby Linen Department I j Hosiery and Haborda3hery Department Fancy. Dreaa and Trimming Department Bile and Satin Department Linen, Calico, and Flannel Department ,' Boys' Clothing Department. j TROUSSEAUX AND LAYETTES SUPPLIED AT ■ i *.' THE SHORTEST NOTICE. \ The above Goods aro from the First London, 3 nousES, aro tho Latest Style?, of a very superior j description and quality, and the Pricks DBF?! J COMPETITION, 5% Diacount for Prompt Cash. !'*""" MILNE & CHOYCE,' ""-..: : QUEEN ANT* WELLE'SLEY STREETS. ) GAB LICK AND OR AN WELL, COMPLETE HOUSE FURNISHERS'! CITY HALL ARCADE, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. * ' "\ ( GARLICS AND i y* CRANWBLL'SatOOk ' « contains a very O extensive choico n ■_! °' Furniture, of _;« •" Englißh. Ameri- Kg wg con, Italian, and • q § Colonial manufac _ M a O "-i tare, and is sold at _.r.„(tt„ >■ FURNITURES the lowest possible ' ftS-<_ M price conaistent H« HM wltu durability i (£**s p3 and good taato; ; H and they respect ; <1 j fully invito an in -1 _> Bpeotion of their w Show Rooms from O those about to ha - J lonian. | "\ (A Beautiful Lot: ; of Drawing-room CARPETS, just _!,_■ landed ex Oxford, lj eg!-**' most faahionable ,: xS -a-f^S"SB deaigns, and eer _jP"_D„CU tainly very choice. Hg EH RE # The "Worcester" ': Sm^oß^ L rinDitT-) J Stair Carpet baa a - aIS-S 0! 0ARPB;* lB Ipile of horsehair,. I _Ja.aS_ial and is the most' ' _«!_»_ dnrable Carpet' ■ ' ' over made. Tapes-; 1 sHj[ try Carpetti from ' j~h 23lid. Handsome Borders for Car pets, Hearth Rugs •"-/"-* _ . Vmade to match. j _"iARLICK & CK4NWELL keep a i j _JT Large Stook of Floor Cloths for Halls, • Rooms and Offices. Linoleum, all widths, at! j lowest prioes. ' , GARLICK & CRANWELL keep a * Great Variety of Auatrian Bentwood ■ Furniture, and American Cane Chairs. Whole aale and Retail. WE allow a DISCOUNT of FIVE PER Cent, on Furniture, Carpets, and Floor cloths, for Cash Payments. BEDDING, all sizes, of our own manu facture, kept ready for Delivery. FURNITURE, and all other Goods, delivered Free in Town, and Book Cata logues sent to intending Furnishers on ap plication. /GARLICK & CRANWELL keep an VJT immense assortment of —son Bedsteads. F ORNISH YOUR HOUSE From the CITY HALL ARCADE, GARLICK & CRANWELL. Proprietors. j Cabinetmakers and -• ■>.''-' UPHO_BT_BEBB .'• ■'->'> --''' I 1



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