SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

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ARRIVALS.

SATURDAY EVENING. Atalanta, sen, Donovan, from W^f" 0* Start, cutter, Williamson. '«>Tn Whangaroa Reward neb. Andeison from Wh*D£?£f l n!?a , oa Fanny Kelly, ketch, Williams, from^Whangaroa Dream, cutter. Bashell. from lairua YESTffRDAY. City of Sydney, P.M.b.h.. Dearborn.from Sydney TO-DAY. Advance, sen. Nicholson, .'or Russell Orpheus, sch, Dunn, for Kaipara

DEPARTURES.

YESTERDAY. Aurora, brigantine, Watson, for Whangaroa Banno kbnrn, br.'gantine, Lamb, for Kaipara Josauhine, Bch. Theet, for Admiralty Island ODOtiki, sch, Klrby, for Norfolk Bland TO-CAY. City of Sydney, P.M.ss.. Dearborn, for Sydney Southern Cross s.s., McKay, for Levuka Peru, barque, for London

IMPORTS.

Per City of Sydney, from Fan Francisco—loo cases Hnlme's palmon.—John Reid and Co.

Per Lillian from Raratonga—l2o,ooo oranges, and 40 pineapples.

Per s.B. City of Sydney, from San Francises— 15 bales hops, 2 cases pictures and frames, CO2 cases. 15 half-barrels salmon, 1 case wire, 2 cases telephones, G cases machinery, 2 packages pally wheels, 2 bales spokes. 1 pull wheel and shaft. 1 bundle sand-reel, 3 case?, 7 crates lumber, 2 cases tinware, 3 casks Rlucose. 79 sacks wheat, 42 cases can goods, 2 cases letter flies, 25 barrels, 25 half barrels pork, 50 kegs casings, 14 cases axes, i sacks shrimps. 75 half-barrels sugar, 6 coses books, 1 bag seed, 3 packages periodicals, 1 package corn, and 9 packages sundry mer chandise. For Nelson—loo cases salmon. For Lyttelton—G bags clover Bcort, 100 cases salmon, and 25 casoa can goods. For Port Chalmers awcase.salmon. EXpQRm Per City of Sydneyfor Sydney—4l kegs butter. Inwards Coastwise.—Lizette, from Thames; Atalanta, from Ngangtiru; Start from Whanga roa; Kriembilda, from Whangaroa; South Caro lina, from Barrier. Outwards Coastwise. — Atalanta, from Ngungnru: Start, from Whangaroa; South Carolina, from Barrier. A. Jargo barque deeply laden parsed Russell to-day. Ihe wii.d was S.W. and squal'y. The brigs Moaand Thomas aid Henry arrived at Dunedln from Kaipara timber-laden on the 19th Inst. The barqne C. A, Llttlefield, SJB tons iegiater. was loading at New York for LyJtelton and Auckland according lateat advices. She was to have sailed on Juno 15. The barquo Avona proceeds from this port to San Francisco on the discharge ol her inward cargo. The schooner Mazeppa was daily expected at Rarotonga, from northern islands, when the Lillian left. The schooners Transit, Agnes Donald, and Ovalau, and the ketch Pearl, were at Rarotonga when the Lillian left. The New Zealand Shipping Company's ship Rakaia left London for Auckland on May 12. She had 80 passengers on board. The brigantine Aurora, whioh sailed yester day, will call In at Whangaroa and take on board a cargo of timber for Sydney. The schooner Caledonia arrived at Hokianga, from AncKland, on Saturday. She is expected to take in a cargo of timber there for Noumea, New Caledonia. The Jrigantine Bannockburn, which sailed yesterday, proceeds to Kaipara to load with timber for Melbourne. The brig Vision left Lyttelton for Auckland on the 19th instant with the following cargo:— i 2100 bags flour, 39 saoks beans, 318 sacks potatoes, 250 Backs oatu, 13 sacks sharps, 10 kegs butter, 492 saoks wheat, 7 bales ohaff, 185 sacks barley. '

The following vessels were to have been des* patohed to this colony by the New Zea'and Bhipping Company:-May 21, Routenbeok, to Canterbury; May 23, Aloxa, to Wellington; May 28th. Firth of Tay, to Auckland; May 30, City of Lahore, to Otago; June 20. Kangitikl, to Canterbury ; June 20, Wairoa to Wellington; June 20, Wnikato, to Otago; June 21, Loch Cree, to Auokland. From this list it will be aeon that two fine vessels were on the berth for Auckland.

The barque Peru, for London, sailed this after noon. The following passengers proceeded by her:—Mrs Salt and two children, Messrs J. W. Kitohen, and O'Bailey.

The Orient steamship Cuzoo left London on May 11th. The following passengers were on board for Auckland:—Mr and Mrs Delo and child, Miss Thornton. For Gisborne—Mr C. JPenford.

The Tahitian foro and aft schooner Lillian arrived thia morning from Rarotonga with a full cargo of oranges. She left on the 14tb, and had calm light winds at starting, and variable weather throughout the passage. A heavy gale on Saturday night compelled the vessel to pat intoKawau. • .. Theßß. Southern Cro3B left for Levuka this afternoon with a full cargo and the following passengors:—Mesdames J. Hoadloy, Craigie, Maoket, Drury, Misses Drnry, Smith (2). Messrs Jason. Smith, Joseph H. Allen, Thomas Menzies, Thomaß 0. Craig, John Harrison, Wm. H. Fuller, and Wm. Laurie.

Our London*'correspondent forwards the, fol lowing interesting items of shipping informa tion :—The vessels at present on the birth for Auckland are: The Hermione, Captain Roberts, loaded by Shaw, Savilie, «c Co. She will leave on or about tho 26th inst. She has the following passengers;— Saloon, 13}; second cabin. 26; third olass, 56. The Now Zealand - Shipping Company's vessel is tho Firth of Tay. She will bo despatched on or about the same day, taking probably a few third-class passen gers. Tho Rakaia left for Auckland on the 12th inst. Sho was in command of Captain Bone, and had a fair number of passengers. The Ashmore was Bhaw. Savillo & Co.'s April vessel for Auckland. She left on the 28th of the month. Amongst those booked were Mr and Mrs Barugh who are going tv join their relations at Hamil ton and Miss Cawkwell.

THE ROWENA FLOATED.

News his been received in town that the s.s. Eowena, belonging to the Northern Steamship Company, was successfully floated off the Spit at waitara on Saturday afternoon. It will be remembered that she went ashore there some time ago while on her way from the Manukau to Waitara. Captain McSregor had her raised on to launching ways, and advanced her to within a few feet of the water. The Uunoh was suoceßStully accomplished on Saturday evening's tide. The steamer now lies alongside the Battle Wharf, taking in coals, ballast, etc. It is belloved that little or no damage has been sustained. The steamer leaves for Onehunga at noon to-morrow.

ARRIVAL OF THE MAIL STEAMER.

The P.M.a.S. City ot Sydney made another good run down from San Francisco, and arrived here yesterday afternoon, tho trip having occu- Died only 22 days- As there had been no com munication with the shore, and no sickness on board, the health flag was not hoisted, and con sequently the steamer was berthed alongside the Queen-street Wharf without delay. Mr J. Simonsen, jun., purser, courteously furnished us With Press packages, passenger list, and the following report:-" The a.s. City of. Sydnoy, H. C Dearborn, commander, sailed from can Fran cisco on June 4th, at 2.13 p.m., and discharged Dilot at 4.39 p.m.; arrived at Honolulu on Bun day, June 12th, at 12.58 a m., and sailed at 5 p.m. same day (landing passengers and mails only at Honolulu • no communication with tho shore); arrived at Auckland on June 26th, at 3 p.m. Had moderate winds and fine weather until within 600 miles of Auckland, thence to port strong; gales from W.N.W.to S. W.,aocompanied by violent squalls and much rain. Have on board 78 tons cargo, 362 packages of mail, 10 rasßeni«ers in cabin and i in steerage. Small nox at Honolulu was gradually dying out; no case for 10 days. Passengers for Auokland— Cabin- Mrs tV. S. Davidson, Mias M. Hayes, T. M. Barnott and wife, Capt. J. E. Chase, Key D Sutherland, RevC. M. Nelson, Messrs H. W. Hay ward, P. Hayes, R. Keele, Steeraße: Jas. CopUn. T. H. Williams, Wm. femith, T. D. Edney. Cabin—For Sydney i Misses M. Conron, Hawkins, M, Phillipa, Mr Crawford, wife and 2 children, Mr end Mrs D. Conrad and 2 child ren Ur G. M. Slate. Messrs J. i-ithgow Cobb, J. C. Hart, H. S. Chipman, L. J. Byrne. J. C. Campbell, W. J. Fordney, W. A. ChiDuian. J. O. Duff, J. J. Miller, H. Davis, S. Broadhirst, A. Wilhelmi, M. Vogrioh, W. S. David sop, R. Everett, M. Arynslev. Steerage: Mrs S. Ryan, A. Sohultz and daughter, Mrs C. A. Hedge and daUKhter, Messrs T. M. Legros, S. Donton, H. A. Purimont, R. James, K. Turner, Chas. Ash. Wm. Donton. The work of discharging cargo and coaling was rapidly effected, and the Btoamer left at an early hour tbis morning for Sydney, taking the following passengers :- Miss Simmer, Mr and Mrs E. Keep. Dr J, Simms, Mr John Moat. Captain R.^avory, Messrs W. Uuiok. Bolt and Blaikle. Steerage: Messrs K. Olson, James Holder, T. H. Boynton, J. Davis, Charles York, L, a. Gear, J. pienny, and J. Reid.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

ARRIVALS. Lalla Kookh, p.s., from Waitara Hawea, b.s,, Kennedy, from the South

The 8.8. Lalla Rookh arrived at Onehunga from Waitara at 11 o'clock this morning, and will leave again to-morrow morning at 10 o'clock.

The s.s. Hawea, Captain Kennedy, arrived this morning. She arrived at Onehunga on the 27th at 9.30 a.m. On leaving Taranalu ex perienced strong breezo from S W. with heavy iea, increasing to a strong gale towards mid nigntTandattlndod with heavy squaUsof rate and vivid lightening. At i a.m. on 26th ngbtei Manukau light Hounded to, awaiting day light, at 7 a.m., gale still blowing hard with thick weather anf sea running so high deemed it prudent not to take the bar. Btood offshore till noon, when tne gale moderated; crossed the bar at 7.45 a,m. 27th, and arrived as above, PaLengere :-Saloon : Mr Phillipa, Mr WiUiam ■on, Master Bailey, Master Dodson, Mr and Mrs Hoold. 3 obildren and infant, Mr J. 0. Adams. Mr and Mrs Sanders. Miss Jupp. Mr *?cott, Mr Taylor. Mr and Mrs Nichols and 2 infants, Mr ana Mrs 0. Moncan, Master and Miss Morgan and nurse, Mrs Evans and 2 children, Mr W. G. Brown and S steerage.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Waitaba, this day. The Colonist and Lalla Kookti have just left the river. Both are cattle laden for Onohunga,

Timabu, yesterday. Arrived t Tranoh, barque, from Adelaide. Bailed: Paeroa,for London, with grain, wool, tellow, So. Annie Bow, for Newcastle.

Lyttelton, Saturday. Arrived: s.s. Wanaka, from Manukau; Albion, from Melbourne, via South ; barque Merope, from London; barque Mary Blair, from Mauritius.

Mail notice.

Mails will Close as Under.—

This Day. For Russell, Kawakawa, Wangaroa, and Mongonni, per lon a, at 4 p.m. For Thames, per Enterprise, at 5.30 p.m.

Tuesday, 28th Instant. For Taranakl and Southern Ports, per

Uawea, at 5 a.m. For Waiwera, Kawau, Omaha, and Matakana, per Rose Casey, at 10 a.m. For Hokianga, per Oreti, at 11 a m. Kor Thames, per Rotomahana, at 2.30 p.m. For Wangaroa, per Kreimhflda, at 3 p.m. For Whangarei Heads, Waipn, Whangarei, and Mangapal, per Argylo, at 4 p.m. For Tanranga, Ohinemntu, and Opotm, per Olenelg, at i p.m.

Wednesday. 29th Instant. For Coromandel, per CoromandeU ai 11.30 o.m

Thursday, 30th instant. Per s.s. Rotomahana as follows :— For India, China, Mediteranean Porte, and Continent of Europe, at 8 a.m. For Giaborne, Napi»r. Southern porti, Aus tralian Colonies, and United Kingdom, via Su<-z and Brindisi, for letters specially bo pre paid and addressed, at 9 a.m. For newspapers, at 8 a.m. . For money orders and registered letter?, the previous evening at 4 o'clock, For'Mangawai, per Flngal, at 3 p.m. S. B. BI3S, Chief Poatmaster. Chief Post-office. Auckland.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

June 27,1881.

Theatre Royal-Pollard's Lilliputian Opera Company, 8 p.m. Licensed Victuallers' Association — United Servioe Hotel, 7.30 p.m. Masonio Hotel-Lodge St. Andrew, 7.30 p.m. Loyal Pioneer Lodge, N.T.0.F.-Temperance Hall, Albert-street, 7.30 p.m. St. James's Improvement Class—" Spelling Bee," 7.30 p.m.

Death.

CASH.-On the 24th June, at his re3ldencn. Grey-street, Arthur Cash, late of Mansfield, Kngland, aged 38 years. The funeral will leave his late residence, Grey-street, at a quarter to three o'clock to morrow afternoon. Friends jlease accept this invitation. GLOVKR.-On May 3rd, at Bridgport. Conn. U.S., Amy, the beloved wife of G. F. Gloter, and tister of Hy. Hewin of the city. GKARY.-On the 27th instant, at the residence of her son. Jo3eph Geary, Upper Queen-Btreet, Mary Geary, aged 81. The funeral will take place tomorrow (Tuesday) afternoon, at 3 o'clock. Friends are invited. McSPAKRAN.—On Juno 26th, at his father's residence. John, the only son of William and Jane McSparran, Devonport.

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

MONDAY, JUNE 27, 1881. THE REVISED NEW TESTA MENT.

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

At length the long-expected volume has reached us, and we hasten to lay some account nf it before our readers. We shall omit all allusions to the methods the revisers have pursued, and indeed all /eference to the history and progress of the revision, for these points have been fully discussed many times during the past ten years. Our purpose is as far as possible to give information that will be new to the majority. The edition before us emanates from the Oxford University press and is a clearly printed, neatly got up, royal 16mo. volume of 420 papes. The text is not divided into verses, but into paragraphs with, however, the old arrangement of chapters and verses indicated at the side for the sake of convenience. At the commencement there is a long preface, unsigned, and dated 11th November last, whicn gives concisely the story of tne movement which led to the reviaon and the methods adopted. At the end is given a list of readings aud renderings which the American Committee have preferred. Quo tations from poetical books of the Old Testa ment are given as they should be in metrical form. Another feature ia the number of valuable foot-notes in the book. These refer chiefly to alternative translations, and to textual questions very useful for those who have not the opportunity of consulting works on such subjects. As before, a number of words not contained in the original but necessary for the understanding of various passages are printed in italics. But this, it is scarcely necessary to say, is a matter ol intricacy and difficulty ; and the tendency has been to diminish rather than to increase words so distinguished. With these introductory remarks we plunge at once in medias res. The first p*hit to which we call attention consists in certain alterations in the text. Since the Authorised Version of 1611 {to which we shall refer asA.V.) was issued important MSS. have been discovered, those known before have been more accurately scuti nised and collated, and, in short, im mense strides have been made in this branch of Biblical knowledge. Hence many alterations in the text were to be expected; though it must be clearly understood such alterations though nu merous are chiefly of the smallest impor tance. Still, as accuracy was the aim, they could not be neglected. We turn at once to the last chapter of St. Mark, where (v. 9 to end) is a passage omitted by two of the oldest MSS. (the Sinaitic and Vatican) and rejected by those profound scholars Tischendorf and Alford. In the Revised edition it remains, but marked off from the context, the reason of which is explained in a note. Also clearly marked off and placed in brackets is the well-know story of the woman taken ia adultery (John vii 53 to viii-11). This again is not found in some of the oldest MSS. e.g., the Alexandrian, Vatican and Sinaitic; and Alford, Tis chendorf, and Tregelles are in favour of its omission. Of course, the well-known passage (1 John, v. 7 and 8) respecting the " heavenly witnesses," does not appear; it has no MSS. authority to support it. Verses9of John viiinow reads, "They took up stones therefore to cast at him : but Jesus hid himself, and went out of the temple." It will be noticed that the words "going through the midst of them, aad so passed by," are omitted; the weight of evidence is against them though they are found in the Alexandrine MS. and many others. The passage about the angel and and the pool of Bethesda (John v. 4) has been much debated, and we find it left out of the R.E. There is some ancient evidence in its favour, however, as a footnote re marks. Luke xxiv-12 (describing the running of Peter to Christ's tomb) is re tained, though some ancient authorities omit it,and Tischendorf would seeuainfavour of its rejection. There has been much differ ence of opinion over Matthew xxiii, 14 (de» 1 nouncing woe on the Scribes and Pharisees) ! and we do not find it in the U.E. Another doubtful passage is a clause in Luke i, 28, " Blessed art thou among women," spoken of ths Virgin Mary. Ie finds no place in the K.E., though Griesbach, following the Alexandrine and numerous other ancient MSS., would have retained it. Another noticeable omission consists in the words (Acts ix, 5 and 6). "It is hard for thee to kick against the pricks. And he trembling and astonished said, Lord, what wilt thou have me to do 1 And the Lord said unto him.' The best scholars with one consent agree to this omission, which is clearly justified by MSS. authority. The words formed an early gloss, inserted to make the narrative of St. Paul's conversion more complete. We have not mentioned above all the important textual emendations which might be instanced, but these must suffice. We pass on to notice the course adopted by our revisers respecting archaic words, what they have retained and what rejec ted. The rule they followed is stated to be this, no archaisms have been removed except where either the meaning of the words was not generally understood, or the nature of the expression led to some misapprehension of the true sense of the passage. We find the relative " which " (now neuter, but masculine when the A.V. was published), retained in pre ference to " who." The American revisers however, and in our humble judgment rightly, have decided in favour of the modern term. So far as we have seen the old forms " hath " and " —eth " (in " sheweth," " saileth," etc.,) have under gone no change. The word " charger " i.e.," a dish, ia not altered in the story of the death ol John the Baptist; but " charger " surely has no meaning for modern ears. " Damsel "is also retained, though now certainly an antiquated term. The'old but well-understood phrase "quick

and dead "ia tightly maintained. Turn ing to Eph. vi, 15 we expected to discover a change, but are rather surprised to hnd none. We think that there is some obscurity about the words "preparation ot the gospel of peace," and consider " readi ness," (as Bean Alford'a Testament has it,) would be an improvement. These are evidences of the proper conservatism which has inspired the labours of the revisora throughout. To come to substitutions how ever. For "glistering," (Luke ix, 29.) ■we now read dazzling ;" for " wax," (Luke xv, 19,) "grow," though in Hebrews xi,34, the old word is kept, alongside of _ another change, however—" waxed mighty in war;'' for '-prevent,'1 (meaning "anticipate,") we have iv Matt, xviii, 25, " spake first unto him," and in I Thess. iv, 15, " pre cede," both of them neces-ary alterations, In Romans' i, 13, the A.V. read " oftentimes I purposed to come unto you, but was let hitherto ;" the R.E. has it "was hindered." The use of "let," in the sense of "hindrance, still survives in the common phrase " with out let or hindrance." In 11, Thess. ii., 7, for " let" is substituted " rtstrain." " Pre sently "and "hy and by" have different meanings now from what they possessed iv 1611 and consequently in Matt, xxi, 19, xxvi, 53, xiii, 21, Luke xvii, 7, etc., we find them replaced by "immediately, "even now," and "straightway." The change in the sense of the passages is how ever only apparent and not real. In St Paul's journey to Jerusalem, as narrated in the A.V. (Acts xxi, 15), the expression ist used "we took up our carriages." Car riage in old English meant also " baggage," and the latter word we find in the K.i?. In Acts xiii. 7, etc., Sergius Paulus is described more accurately as " proconsul " of Cyprus instead of "deputy" as in the A.V. About the word translated "meat" in the A.V, our Revisors do not appear to have been consistent, In some places the modem "food" is substituted, while in others the archaic form is retained (see Bom. xiv, 15, Heb. ix, 10, etc.) "Meat" has nowarestricted meaning being used only to signify " flesh," and its old force is seen onlyin such terms as "green meat." In Acts xxvii, 27 we used to have it " the shipmen deemed that they drew near to some coun try :" we now read "the sailors surmised." The firel substitution is an improvement, but the latter not so judicious; the element of novelty thus introduced seems so sudden as to amount to an incongruity. But no doubt we shall soon become reconciled with this as with other changes. In Luke vii -4 for "besought him instantly" is read " besought him earnestly." The above instances are enough to con vey some notion as to the exteut of the changes from antiquated to modern diction which the English New Testament has undergone; we proceed to point out a number of changes in translation. The reader cannot go far without meeting some new expression or turn of phrase, which attracts his attention. We naturally turned to certain tamiliar passages where such alteration would be more noticeable. The Lord's Prayer (Matthew vi) is one ot these. We find three changes worthy of mention. Instead o£ "lead us not into temptation," the R.E. runs " bring us not into into temptation ;" and for " deliver ua from evil," "deliver us from the evil ono," The latter change will beyond doubt be a surprise to many, for,as Alford points out, the Greek word is in the neuter gender. What is called the doxology of the prayer, viz., "for thine U the Kingdom, etc.," is left out. Souud criticism demands this, for there is no trace of these words, ad mirable as they are, "iv early times, in any family of MSS., or in any expositors." Another passage among the first to be ex ainiued is the parable of the Prodigal Son. It is but little changed.; the archaic "fain" still stands, and has not given way to "gladly." The words "make me as one one of thy hired servants," are omitted, the balance of testimony being against them. The narrative of St. Paul's ship wreck is much improved in the R.E , and the force and vividness o! the story as related in the Greek, becomes more evident. Perhaps few passages in the New Testa ment have been subjected to more careful scrutiny than this. For " loosiug thence " we now have " weighed anchor"; for " under a certain island, " " under the Ice of a small island "; for "had much work to come by the boat," " were able with much difficulty to secure the boat '; for " a certain creek with a shore"; "a certain bay with a beach;" for "hoisted up the mainsail to the wind," "hoisting up the foresail"; for " hinder part," "stern." And other small alterations besides the above tend to make the narrative more graphic, clear and forcible than it was in the A.V. Doubtless a large section of Bible students will speedily turn to those places, in the A.V. where "damnation" and "hell" occur. With regard to the latter word, the revisers appear to have been consistent in distinguishing between "Gehenna" and •' Bades." Where the original has " Hades," the R.E. reproduces it without translation (see Luke xvi 23, Matt, xi 23, Rev. 118, etc); and where " Gehenna "is the word in Greek, " hell "is placed as its equivalent in English, but with the Greek in a marginal note (e.g. Matt. v. 22, xxiii 15, x 28, etc.) As to the word " damna tion " (which was a decided blemish on the scholarship, of the old translators) we can not find that it occurs once in the R.E.: in place of it there are "condemnation" and "judgment" (see Rom. iiiß, i Cor. xi 29, 1 Tim. v. 12. etc.) In St. Paul's famous address to the assembled Athenians on the Hill of Mars, there are two noticeable corrections. The A.V. makes the politic Apostle commence with an insult, for tell ing them they were "too superstitious" would be no less. We confess to being disappointed with the B.E. here, for it merely modifies and does not entirely change. It reads, "Ye men of Athens, in all things I perceive that yet are somewhat superstitious." A foot note, however, suggests "religious" as an alternative for "superstitious," and we think the foot note has most evidence to support it. Further on in the speech there is the reference to the altar-inscription, which runs in the K.E., "To an unknown God." Here again the margin proposes an alternative, "To the unknown God." Both transla tions have found favourers among Biblical scholars. Many of our readers will be rather surprised to learn that a text in favour with preachers not a few has been so altered as to be nearjy unrecognizable. We refer to Acts xxvi., 28, which reads in the A.V. "Almost thou persnadest me to be a Christian." It has often been pointed out that whatever the original may mean, and there is some doubt, it cannot meau this. The R.E. ha 9 this and the next verse, "And Agrippa said unto Paul, With but little persuasion thou wouldest fain make me a Christian. And jfaul said, I would to God, that whether with .little or with much, not thou ouly etc." When Paul was addressing Felix it is said in the A.V. that the latter "trem bled," this was a mistranslation which is now emended to " was terrified." In the Gospels we used often to read of the " ships " in which Christ .travelled on the Lake of Galilee. As is well known these were small undecked vessels propelled by oars, and so in the R.E. we firid them properly called "boats." The "pillow" on which our Lord laid his weary head when he once fell asleep in one of these boats was no downy, slumber-inducing support, but the hard leather boas on which the steers man sat; accordingly it is called "the cushion" in the R.iS. Instead of 1 'bottles," in Luke v, 27, the more correct wine-skins," is to be found. We looked to see if St. Paul's pathetic in junction, "remember my bonds," had been altered, but we find it has not. We should have thought that the substitution of " chain,', would have been more vivid. Bnt in Gal. iv, 17, there is a change in this direction which will be welcomed ; the passage now stands, "I bear branded on my body the marks of Jesus." Another example of more vivid translation is (I Cor. ix, 27,) " I buffet my body, and bring it into bondage ; leat by any meaus,after that I have preached to others, I myself should be rejected." Somewhat similar to this in the matter of precision, is bal. vi, 11, which stands in the R.E., conveying as it should to the reader, the facts of St. Paul's faltering hand and failing eyesight:—" See with how large letters I have written unto you with mine own hand." As is well known, John xiv, 18, ought io read, "I will not leave you orphans," for ro the original has it. The R.E. has made a change here, putting " deso late " for " comforlless," but why not be more thorough? All through the famous " panegyric of charity" (I Cor. xiii) for " charity" has been substituted— not without much debate, doubtless—the word "love." One other change in this chapter is worth mentioning (v, 12), " For now we see in a mirror" "instead of "glass.1' "Mirror" has also been substi tuted for " glass" in James i, 24. A needed improvement is seen in James iii, 5, which reads now "Behold how much wood is kindled by how small a firel" For the word "candle" in Matt, v, 15 and Mark iv, 21, will be found the more exact " lamp." In the rendering of the last clause of John x, 16, Dean Alford charges the translators of the A.V. with unfairness ; he says they wilfully put " fold" for " flock." It will be seen that this is now set right; " and they shall become one flock, one shepherd.1 We notice that our present translators have hesitated to render the Greek doulos, "slave"; but have'retained "ser vant," placing however the alternative

"bondservant" in the margin. We had expected to have found the expression " sat at meat" changed where necessary to the more literal " reclined," but the alteration has not been made. A footnote however points out in each case that the latter is the meaning of the Greek. It would be easy to lengthen this list of new renderings to almost any extent, but we have already exceeded prescribed limits. We cannot however conclude without giving expression to our admiration of the marvel lous care, and accurate scholarship which the new Revision exhibits on almost every page. A necessary work has been done thoroughly well.

A BOGUS REVIEW.

The Herald Botvled Out.

Oar morning contemporary states that it has leceived a copy of the Oxford edition of the Revised Version of the New Testament, and after giving a description of it proceeds to place before its readers a large number of passages which are said to be quotations from the English Revised Version. This they certainly are not. Whence they are derived it is not very difficult to estimate. It is clear that the " Herald " has tried to palm off on its un suspecting readers nothing short of a fraud, and that on a subject which should be quite removed not merely from deception but from even suspicion. The " Herald " has taken bodily from some American news paper received by the mail the concoction of one of those ingenious Yankee writers, who has thus been partially successful^ in making his clumsy conjectures and surmises pas 3 for genuine extracts from the English version. That we are not speaking at random, but have the truth at our back, will be seen from an inspection of the columns below. In that on the left hand i=> printed what the " Herald " would have its readers believe is the Revised Version as printed at Oxford, and on the right hand a verbatim copy of the R.E. :— HERALD"S REVISED BEAI. REVISED EDI EDITIOItf. TION. Luke xvl, 8, 9: And ? Luke xvi, 8, 9: And the Lord commended his Lord commended the unjust steward, the unrighteous stew beeause he had done ard, because he had wisely, for the sons of done wisely: for the this age are for their eons ot this worid are own generation more for their own genera shrewd than the eons tion wiser than tho of light. sons of the light. Mark ix, 44-16 : (Omit Mark ix, 44-46 la not entirely); omitted entirely. John viii, 58: Jesus John vili, 58: Jesus said unto them, Verily, said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, verily, I say unto you, Before Abraham waa Before Abraham was, born (or came into ex- I am. istence) I am. Mark viii. 37: For Mark viii. 37: For what can be an equiva- what should a man lent for his life ? give in exchange for his life? Matt.vi,l3:Andlead Matt, vi, 13: And ns not into temptation, bring u» not into temp but deliver us from the tation, but deliver us evil. from the evil one. <T Matthew xx, 23: And Matthew xx, 23 :He he eaith unto them, Ye saith unto them. My shall drink indeed of cup indeed ye ahull my cup, and be bap- drink: but to sit on my tized with the baptism right hand, is not mine that I am baptised to give, but it ia for with : but to sit on my them for whom it hath right hand, and on my been prepared of my left, is not. mine to give. Father, except to those for whom it is prophesied of my Father. Matthew Iv, 5: Then Matthew iv, 5: Then thedeviltakethhimup the devil takath him into the holy city and into the holy city; and Betteth him on the pin- he set him on the pin nacle of a mountain. naole of the temple. John i. 11: He came John i. 111 He came to his own home for unto his own, and they possession, and his own that were his own re people received him ceived bim not. not. I Corinthians xvl, 22: I Corinthians xvi, 22: If any man loves not If any man loveth not the Lord, let him "an the Lord, let him be anathema, the Lord anathema. Mammalia. cometb. Acts viii, 37: And Acts viii, 37: It is not Phillip said: If thou part of the verse which believest with all thine iB omiitei, but the heart, thou inayest. whole. (Omit, the rest.) We have no room for more proofs of tbe " Herald's " serious mistatements, though wo have by no means exhausted the list, or indeed mentioned all the most flagrant cases.

To the Editor: Sir,—lt a man was born on 27th June, 1827, what age is he on 27th June, 1881. ?-W.B.— [54 years old.]

The purser of the City of Sydney informed us that small-pox at Honolulu was gradually dying out. No fresh cases had been reported for ten days prior to their visit.

The numerous friends and acquaintances of Mr Alfred Wood, will be pleased to hear that he has almost entirely recovered from the etlects of his late accident. He looks little the worse for his illness, and is able now to walk out.

Our morning contemporary informs its readers that there are 24,370 male and 19,729 female aboriginals in the Colony, from which it concludes that there is a deficiency of exactly 19,729 females, and just that number too many males. The Press statistician has evidently got a little mixed in his figures.

The service at the Theatre last evening was largely attended, and the addresses of the Rev W". Oliver and Mr T. Buddie received dne attention. The collections on the previous Sunday evening amounted to £2 lls 4d. A selected choir sang hymns from Sankey and Moody.

We are desired to call attention to the sale of Drapery by Mr G Lewis to-morrow at 11 o'clock the goods being of recent ar rival should command attention by the trade. Early attendance is required,

Professor Haselmayer left for Sydney via Russell to-day, after doing successfully the Thames, Waikato, and other districts He can always rely upon a good reception in Auckland should he ever pay us another visit.

The first match of the season between the North Shore and Grafton Football Clubs, took place at the North Shore on Saturday afternoon, and was determined in favour of the aquatic suburb, by tour tries (8 points), to one try (2 points). " McGechie, Swanson, and T, Sibbin, secured the tries for the victorious_ team, Sibbin negotiating two of them, while White obtained the try credited to Grafton. The passing was rather slovenly, otherwise the game was good. Next Saturday a match New Zea land versus The World will be played on the Metropolitan Ground ; fifteen a side.

On Saturday afternoon a rather sensa tional occurrence took place on the Rail way \Vharf. Captain Watson, of the brigantine Aurora, was having an alterca tion with a sailor touching a question of wages, when the latter suddenly dealt him a smart blow in the face and then scampered away up the wharf. The unexpected impact of the sailor's fist on his nasal promontory staggered the worthy skipper in every sense of the word, and, before he could recover his equilibrum, he toppled over the side of the wharf into the water, narrowly missing the gunwale of the Customs boat in the descent. Coxswain Joseph Beale was happily on board Her Majesty's vessel, and promptly rescued the unfortunate salt. The sailing of the brigantine precluded Captain Watson from having recourse to the law for the punish ment of his aggtessor.

The first half of the current session of St. James's Association will be brought to a close this evening with the holding of a spelling bee, in which the bulk of the members are expected to take part. Three prizes, we understand, are offered for com petition by them, and as it has been resolved to depart fiom the usual custom of dis missing a candidate when he makes a nlip by allowing all to spell right through and awarding the hoaours to those who make the fewest mistakes, a lively and spirited contest is looked forward to. A prize will also be offered for competition by lady visitors. Mr W. Gorrie and Mr E. Cooper have been appoiuted judges of the Bee.

A tradesman in Shortland-street received a box on Saturday from the hands of a person who said he had brought it from the wharf : that was all he kneiv about it, ex cepting that the carriage was paid. On opening the box, the receiver was astonished to find a small cradle, a stuffed doll, baby liuen, and small clothes of every descrip tion. Had the tradesman been a young man on the eve of matrimony, the present weuld have been more appropriate, but being a grandfather, he thiuks there must be some mistake somewhere, although the box waa addressed to him.

The funeral of Mr Chapman, late of Queen-street, took place yesterday after noon. The procession moved from Eden Crescent exactly at three o'clock, in which were observed many citizens and many friends north of the Tweed. The chief mourners were the two sons of deceased, his son-in-law, Mr John Reid, and Mr Joseph Grant. We noticed among the assemblage His Worship the Mayor, Mr Macffarlane, Mr G. Sibbin, and others. The Rev. A. Carrick, of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, performed the burial service, and delivered a very feeling address over the grave. The weather was line, but cold and bracing, and several hundreds of persons visited the cemetery, and were pensively engaged in the brief sunshine reading lessons of mortality.

St. James' Mutual Improvement Associa tion publishes its half-yearly programme in this eveniDg's issue.

11 Pinafore " wa3 repeated at the Theatre Royal on Saturday evening. To-night is the last occasion upon which it will be pro duced, and those who have not already seen the opera should not miss the present oppor tunity of enjoying such an excellent even ing's amusement. Mr Otto, who has for many years carried on the Restaurant business, has removed to new premises, next door toMrMowbrays office, Queen-street, He expects his old customers to call upon him again, and the same civility nad absolute cleanliness will be his constant motto. All the delicacies of the season, placed upon the table, as usual.

Wilhelmj, the world-renowned violinist, is a through passenger by the mail steamer which arrived yesterday. He is under en gagement to Mr Duff (a New York operatic manager), and will appear in Australia in conjunction with a small but select con cert party, of which Miss Couron (vocal ist), and Mr Vogrich (pianist), are the prin cipals.

Mr H. N. Hay ward (well-known in the hardware trade, was a passenger by the Mail steamer yesterday.

The first rehearsal of the service of song, in aid ot funds of the Band of Hope Union by friends of the Sunday schools and Bands nf Hope ot Auckland, took place in the Temperance Hall on Saturday last, but owing to tbe inclemency of the weather the attendance of singers was below expecta tion. The promoters are anxious to produce the service in one or the large halls of our city iv first-class style, and solicit the assistance ot all friends of the cause. The next rehearsal will take place on Saturday, the 2nd, at 7.30 in the Temperance Hall, when Mr Tudehope, the conductor, hopes to meet a large number of ladies and gentle men.

On the Stock Exchange to-day Tiernan's freehold have been in request. This com. pany is reported to be taking out rich stone, showing very course gold, and as the bat tery at the Tiki is rapidly approaching completion, there should very speedily be a good return from this and other mines. Perseverance have been sold during the last few days at 3s to 4s. Sheehan's are said to be taking out some very rich dirt. The shareholders intend to form themselves into a Limited Company, and then shares will doubtless be favourites in the market. Stodhart's company are about to commence active operations, and a meeting of proprie tors is called for Wednesday next, when all the remaining shares will probably be allotted. Barrett's are enquired for, and sales effected at 3s 6d. Tokatea are still in request at 11s 3d to lls 6d.

A meeting of the members of the Auck land Fire Brigade was held on Saturday afternoon for the purpose of establishing a Quoit Club, Quoits, the favourite sport of our great grandfathers, is of ancient origin, and iv the days of the early Georges was a popular game at such places as Battersea Fields and Kennington Common, and, ac cording to Haydn, originated with the Greeks. Thefoltowing officers were electedto represent the Fireßngade Quoit Club, viz. : President, Mr Superintendent Hughes; vice-president, Mr Foreman John Clarke ; captain, Branchman F. Finlay ; treasurer, Fireman T. Heaps; Secretary, Fire man J. Stanley; aud the managing committee : Messrs. S. Fulljames. G. Finlay, C. Smith, T. Solomon, and G Moore. Attlie close of the business the members tried their hand at the first game of the season, which resulted in. Fireman C. Smith winning tbe first prize, G. Lee the second prize, and D. Donovon the third prize. The extra prize, an American broom, pre sented by Messrs Holland and Fortzer, was claimed, unopposed, by Fireman Towler, who carried it off in triumph. A number ot citizens' prizes will be given to the most successful men at the match; and among these will be a box of fine Congou tea, the •iift of Mr Hewin, grocer, Queen-street.

A citizen well known to tho Press and the public as one that takes a deep interest in the prosperity of Auckland, attended at the Market-place with the petition as noticed in our issue of Saturday evening. It lias for its object higher education, and the main tenance of the Auckland Grammar School as a first-class institution, and the education of youths to a standard to enable them to enter on a University course, thereby keep iug pace with the Southern Schools, and refainirjg the money and the youths in Auckland. The petition has been numerously signed and it is to be hoped that othert will assist the above worthy ob ject. Copies of the petition are lyirjg at Messrs Champtaloup and Cooper's, Mason Brothers, Hamilton, (chemist), Flynn's, (stationer), the STAR office, Mr Ellison's, grocer, Parnell, and Mr Angus, of "New market.

The necessary number of subscribers having been obtained for the proposed Telephonic Exchange, Mr Furbey will at once make arrangements for establishing; the useful innovation. The telephone will be immediately obtained from Wel lington, and as the remaining part of the apparatus Is procurable here, very little time should elapse before tho new system of inter-communication is available for practical use. We append tue names of the subscribers to the Exchange : -STAR, "Herald," Bank of New Zealand, Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, New Zealand Shipping Company, Union Sash and Door Company (town office), ditto Mechanics' Bay (factory), Whitaker aud Russell, Hesketh and Rich mond, W. Thome, Thornton, Smith, and Firth, Eraser and Tinnie, B. Tonks and Co., E. Porter and Co., and G. S. Jakins, South British Insurance Company, Union Steam ship Company, Auckland Timber Com pany, and Messrs T. and S. Morrin.

The Chinaman, Ah Fing, who was sup posed, by his countrymen, to have been murdered, waa found on Saturday in a cave at Peniose Farm, crouched up in a hideous position. The poor " celestial" is a person of diminutive size, with scarcely any covering to his back, and without either stockings or shoes. His countrymen's opinions that Ah Fing had been murdered were strengthened by the fact that his pig tail, evidently cut off, had been found in a suspicious place. No sane Chinaman would commit such a rash act in a state of sanity. Sergeant Green had gathered cer tain information that the missing man had been seen in the neighbourhood of Onehunga, and had been in search of the missing man for some time; and, according to the sergeant's statement, Ah Fing might never have been discovered, but for certain peculiar noises which he was in the habit of making, and which reached the Sergeant's ears. By these strange noises he was attracted to the cave, where the unfortunate stranger was hidden. He was sitting in an undercurrent ot water, completely ehielded from the view of stray wanderers by masses of foliage and ferns. On being brought to light, he said be had been without food for three days, and the voracious manner in which he swallowed the food presented to him seemed to favour his statement. The poor, fellow groans piteously, as though in great dis tress, and talks of having been done out of his lawful rights. He is undergoing a medical examination by Drs, Haines and Honey man, and will probably be sent to the Lunatic Asylum, as lie is undoubtedly iu sane. A number of his countrymen evince considerable sympathy with him.

POLICE COURT.-This day.

(Before R. C. Barstow, Esq., R.AI)

Drunkenness.—Two persons were fined. Larceny.—Theresa Kennedy and Sarah Home were charged with stealing tbe sum of £4 10s from the dwelling house of Mary Ann Allen on the 20th.—The girl Kennedy pleaded guilty and Home not guilty.—Mr Pardy ntated particulars of the case. Mra Allen was keeping a questionable house in Wellesley-atreet, and the girls were living uuder her roof, and according to Kennedy's confession they stole the box containing the money. —Mr E. Cooper appeared for Home. After hearing the evidence, His Worship said the evidence was insufficient to con vict Home, although her general character was not in her favour ; she would be dis missed, but Kennedy must take 6 months' imprisonment, as this was not her first conviction, and she appeared to have no proper home. A NEGLIGENT FATHER.

George Dean was summoned to shew cause why he should not be called upon to contribute toward the support of his child, Mary Catherine Dean; but in the absence of counsel, the case was adjourned until Friday. An Aged Mother.—Joseph, John, and Nathaniel Weston did not appear in answer to summonses, calling upon the to contrim bute towards the support of Bridget WestoD, their mother, she being in destitute circum stances.—Mr Pardy said the three sons of applicant had been" setved with summonses, but they had failed to appear. He under stood they were all in employment and earniog wages. They were engaged in saw mills—two at Whangaroa and one at Mon ganuL—Adjourned in order to obtain evi dence of their ability to contribute.

A tax upon wedding rings is levied in England. The duty is 17a an ounce, and the revenue derived therefrom ia about £20,000 per annum. The fashion of wearing very thick wedding rings has greatly in creased the revenue of late years, viz., from £6000 to £20,000.

CABLEGRAMS.

[KEUTER-S TELEGKAMS.J

EUROPEAN.

ANGLO-FRENCH NEGOTIATIONS.

LONDON, June 25,

There is at present much agitation in commercial circles throughout England against the proposed intention of the French Government to increase the duties imposed on British goods. Thejdetermination delays negotiations for the renewal of the Anglo- French Commercial Treaties, and public feeling against their renewal without a reduction of French import duties is in creasing daily, REDUCTION OP1 RUSSIAN ARMY. ST. PETERSBURG, June 25. It is currently reported in political circle 8 here that General Ignatieff, Minister of the Interior, will shortly propose that a con siderable decrease should be made in the military forces of Kussia. The reductions to be proposed wiLl, it is stated, allow of several millions of roubles in army expen diture. THE ISLAND OF CYPRUS. LONDON, June 25. In the House of Commons to-day a ques tion wa3 put to the Premier with regard to the position of affairs in Eastern Europe, and a long aud animated debate ensued with regard to the Anglo-Turkish convention entered into during the last Administration in terms of which the Island of Cyprus was placed under Britinh rule as guarantee for certain reforms to be carried out by the Porte in Asiatic Turkey. In the course ol tbe debate the Radical members strongly urged that the convention should be can celled. The Right Hob. W. E. Gladstone in reply renewed and justified the attacks he had formerly made upon the Conserva tive policy, bat he stated that it was quite impossible for the British Government to restore Cyprus to Turkish misrule. He added, however, that Lord Dufferin, the present British Ambassador to the Porte, had been instructed to endeavour -as far as possible to expedite reforms in Armenia. ANGLO-FRENCH TREATIES. LONDON, June 25. In consequence of the slow progress which has hitherto been made in the negotiations for the renewal of the commercial treaties of 1860 and 1873 between France and England the French Government has agreed to pro long the existing treaties, which would otherwise terminate in October next, for a further period of three months. MASSACRE IN ALGERIA. PARIS, June 24. Intelligence has been received of a ter rible occurrence in Algeria. A large body of native Arabs made an overwhelming attack on the Spanish colonists resident at Saida. The lattei: could offer but feeble resistance, and were completely overcome. Over one hundred were killed, and four hundred taken prisoners, the majority being seriously wounded.

AUSTRALIAN.

ARRIVAL OF SUEZ MAIL,

MELBOURNE, Monday,

Arrived : P. and O. Company's steamship Hydaspes with inward Suez mails, dated London, May 20. She entered port last evening.

THEI CUSCO. ADELAIDE, Monday. Arrived this morning : Orient steamship Cubco, whice left Plymouth on May 14.

PARLIAMENTARY.

(FROM OUR SPECIAL REPORTEE.)

WELLINGTON, this day. BIBLE IN SCHOOLS. A large meeting of members of both Houses favourable to Bible-reading in schools was held in Parliament buildings on Saturday, when a resolution whs passed to the effect that the Government be requested to have a circular distributed among parents, requesting them to say whether or not they desire Bible-reading in schools. The meeting is anxious that steps similar to those taken with such success in Dunedin by the Bible-in-school's Associations hould be adopted. REFORM. OF UPPER HOUSE. In the excitement over Local Government; question and the drudgery of dealing with the Licensing Bill,' members seem to have forgotten all about the proposal to reform the Upper House, as the subject is never mentioned. I havci been making enquiries, however, and do not think Ministers have given it much more thought than members. If it iseven broughti forward it will probably be late in the session. EEPRESEIS TATION BILL. It is understood that while the representa tion Bill will be on the same lines as the one of last year, the census just taken will render necessary some alteration in the boundaries of several districts. The number of European members fixed by the bill of last year was 90, and it is believed that the number will be the same in the new one, but the increased population will give an average increase of about 1300 per member above the previous calculation. Tbe greatest increase in population has taken place in Tara.naki, which is now 50 per cent, in advance of the figures of last census. This may necessitate a revision of the proposed boundaries to equalise the new districts, but will not be likely to alter the relative positions of the two Islands so far as representation is concerned, Nelson, which always appears behind the age, has made so little progress that the increase of population elsewhere makes its present representation very disproportionate, it having three members and a fraction more .than it should have according to population. Westland has now one whole member in excess, instead of just a quarter of one too much, which was tbe case with the repre sentation based on the previous census. THE NEW MEMBER FOR GREY. Judge Weston, who is only about four feet high, has been, in the House. Last year be would probably have been looked upon as the quarter-of-a-member in excess, but the colossal Dick Reeves may now be counted as the whole one too much. To equalise matters West land and Nelson willl have to bs shorn of several membersbehreen them. Last year for some reason best known to the Govern ment, Wanganui was made an exception, and given (in the Bill) two members. Mr Bryce being now out of the Ministry, there is same chance of the exception being aban doned and two districts created by an alter ation of boundaries. DESERTED WIVES.

Mr Fulton is to ask the Colonial Secre tary to-morrow what further steps the Gov ernment have taken i.n fulfilment of the pro mise made on the 9th December, 1879, and again referred to on the 11th August, 1880, viz., that; they would take into consideration the propriety of securing united action among the colonies in bringing to justice men who desert theiir wives and families and leave them a burden on the public. RAILWAY TARIFF. Mr Wright is anxious to know something about the ".mysteries of railway tariff, and on Thursday he is to ask the Minister of Public Works if he can explain why a truck-load of timber being charged lOd per mile for the first 7£> miles, and reduced to 2£d per mile for the next 150 miles, the charge is then doubled by being raised to 5d per mile for any further distance. Mr Wright must be fishing for the vacant portfolio,. REGULATION OF ELECTIONS. In addition to what I have already seoi re the provisions of the Regulation of Elec tions Bill, I learn that it provides for written nominations, and candidates to be nominated by ten electors. MEDICAL ASSOCIATION BILL. Dr. Grace's New Zealand Medical Asso ciation Bill, just issued, provides that medical practitioners in any provincial district may form themselves into a Medical Association for that district, and non • resident practitioners may claim the right oE admission if there is no Association in their district. When two or more such Associa tions are formed they must proceed to elect a proportion of one i a 10 of mem bers to form a general Council of the New Zealand Medical Association, which may be registered as a corporate body, and shall be recognised as a final Court of Appeal in all matters of interest. The Government of District Associations, questions of medical ethics, and if public importance requiring professional consider ation, the General Council shall appoint from each Provincial District Associ ation a Board of two or more by whom all diplomas for registration shall be approved betoie being registered. In the case of District Boards being unable to arrive at a unanmious decision, application is to be submitted to the General Council.

There waß severe weather last night, with heavy falls of snow (it Greymonth and Dun. edin.

SEVERE EARTHQUAKE SHOCKS.

Damage to Brick Buildings.

ALARM AMONG THE PEOPLE.

[BY TKLEGRAPH, OWS CORRBSPONDBKT.)

WELLINGTON, thisaay. Wellington being the centre of the earth quake system I send the following particu lars of the shock which occurred on Sunday morning. It was the severest shock felt in Wellington during the last quarter of a century. It occurred at 20 minutes past 5 o'clock in the morning. For nearly a fortnight previous to Saturday night the weather had been of the most remarkable nature, and singularly unseasonable for midwinter, a dead calm prevailing with quite a summer temperature, while during the morning a thick haze sometimes deepen ing to a fog rested on the waters of the bay, and on the lower lands ad joining it. Several times it was jestingly remarked that it was "just the weather for earthquakes." The coincidence is worthy to be placed on record. On Saturday, there was a very rapid fall of the barometer, accompanied with drizzling rain, and at ni^ht a stormy southerly gale set in with heavy showers of rain, and sometimes hail, the temperatnre also becoming very cold. Shortly before five this morning, tbere was a lull iv the storm.

At 5.20 a.ra , everybody was aroused by a loud subterraneau rumbling, with a sharp trembling motion; then come a severe shock followed by a prolonged and violent vibratory movement, which continued for nearly a minute, interspersed with other shocks, the direction being apparently east and west. Slight tremblings were subse quently felt at intervals, and another shock about six a.m., others being experienced at 10.30 p.m.' and at 2 o'clock this morning. None, however, approached in violence, the first one, and this is asserted by all old residents to be the sharpest that has happened iv Wellington since the grfat earthquake of 1855, in which the whole dis trict was permanently elevated five feet, the elevation in some cases being as much as nine feet. It has yet to be ascer tained whether any effect at all similar has been produced by the telluric disturbance of yesterday morning. The greatest earthquake of all, which almost ruined the early settlement of Wel lington, was that of 1848, which has never since been approached in violence, the nearest in severity.being that of 1855. Since the latter date there has been no earthquake of similar strength and distructivenes3. That of yesterday, although said to be the sharpest since 1855, bore, of course, no com parison with that terrible convulsion,or the still more terrible one of 1848. Still, yes terday's earthquake was quite violent enough to create a good deal of alarm, and, to put a somewhat severer test, the many brick buildings newly erected in Wellington and to cause a large amount of minor damage throughout Wel lington provincial district. In the city itself only a few chimneys were knocked down, and brick buildings stood the strain admirably, hardly any showing symptoms of cracking or straining. NEARLY EVKRY CLOCK IN TOWN WAS STOPPED, and all bells were violently rung. The movement was sufficient even to throw water out of basins. The pitchy darkness of the early morning enhanced the terrors of the situation. While the first shock was proceeding, scores of hands must have been fumbling for matches in candle sticks for within twenty-five seconds lights gleamed from windows in nearly every occupied house in the city, and general consternation prevailed. Here and there exclamations of terror were heard, while not a few endeavoured to frame a prayer, truly believing that Wel lington was to suffer the fate of Lisbon. The few persons who were out of bed at the time had difficulty in keeping their feet, and some trembled almost as violently as the earth on which they stood. In some houses the inmates, in decidedly "undress uniform," were huddled together in' one room, silent and anxious, waiting and FULLY EXPECTING ANNIHILATION. s I little wonder that people were terrified, for few had ever expenenced an earthquake of such duration or severity in New Zealand, and the creaking of timber, the ringing of bells, the clashing and smashing of crockery, the tumbling of articles from mantlepieces and shelves, the falling of plaster from ceilings and the occaaional fall of a brick chimney, added to the howling of wind which sprang up again just after the principal shock, combined to make the night hideous. [BY TELEGRAPH.-PRESS ASSOCIATION.] ■ WELLINGTON, Sunday. A MOST severe shock of earthquake was felt here at 5.22 o'clock this morning. The direction was from E. to W., and the vibration continued for some time. A smaller shock was experienced about 6.30 a.m. The shock created the greatest excite ment in town, and all the brick buildings in the city have been examined, but no per ceptible damage to any has occurred. Id Wellington on 6or two chimnies were thrown down. The Government offices also suffered. Large pieces of plaster have fallen, and in one office the mantelpiece was carried away. The ceilings of the new police station were also cracked, and in the upper storey several large pieces of plaster fell. It is known that in several of the mer cantile stores damage has occurred, but as all the principal places of business are closed to-day, it is not yet known to what extent the injury has been done. Foxton and Palmerston Suffer Severely. PALMEKSTOJS KORTfI, Sunday. - A terrible shock of earthquake was ex perienced here this morning at 5.25, which was fojlowed by five or six slight shocks. A considerable amount of damage has been done. Nine chimnies out of ten have been carried away. Several windows have been carried away. Great excitement prevails in the town. Large parties are visiting the ruins, and the Maoris are greatly excited. It is reported that Foxton has also suffered severely. GREYMOUTH, Sunday. About a quarter-past 4 this morning there were three sharp shocks o.f earthquake, and Home people say they felt a shock last night shortly atter 10, but that is not verified.

Additional Intelligence.

HAMILTON, tliis day. A smart shock of earthquake was felt yesterday morning at 5.30. WELLINGTON, this day. SHOCKS AT SEVERAL PLACES. Two slight shocks of earthquake were felt last night—one shortly after five, and the other about eight o'clock. NEW PLYMOUTH, this day. A smart shock of earthquake, lasting about half a minute, was felt yesterday morning at 5.16. WANGANUI, this day. A very severe earthquake wrs felt at 5,24 a.m. on Sunday. Considerable damage was done to chimneys, and in stores where glassware and crockeryware fell. A brick house in Wanganui stood all right. It was the severest shock felt for many years. Several other slight shocks have been felt since. No serious damage ia reported from the earthquake, although in the large ware houses some light glass-ware suffered. The shock was fell at Otaki at 5.25, but no damage was done. At Lower Hutt at 4 the chimneys in Mr Bidderford's house were knocked dow. J BLENHEIM, this day. EARTHQUAKE. A rather severe shock of earthquake was experienced, yesterday at about 5.20 a.m. It lasted fully a minute. No damage was done. MARSDEN, this day. A severe shock of earthquake was ex perienced all through the district on Sun day morning at 5120. No damage here, but a large number of chimneys were knocked down at Bulls and Feilding. CARTE KTON, this day. Very severe earthquake at 5.20 yesterday morning. Several chimneys are down, windows broken, and glassware destroyed, especially the latter in hotels, but nothing serious. FEATHERSTONE, this day. A very severe shock of earthquake oc curred at a quarter past .5 yesterday^ morn ing. Old settlers say that it is the heaviest felt since 1856. WAITAEA, this day. A severe earthqvake shock was felt here at 5.20 a,m. on Sunday morning lasting over 3 minutes.

CHBlSTo'mjicir^ I A smart shock of eai-n, • ■*' ■ejH

ARRIVAL OF THE CITY OF SYDNEY WITH THE English and American Mails.

GENERAL SUMMARY.

According to the recentfeT *»* lation of London is 3,814,5^ «B pom,, A tube contaimn^dymaaite, with a fuse attached w« ,i,*l*l*<«*to» doorway of tha CentZ^J^f^ Liverpool at midnight, a uJtetfo°- &k followed, and many wind.l™ „ Nobody was hurt, m Wete The conferring of tbedukedomof Aik s.'&a.'ssraaSStSl. The London "Standard" i» , ; Square, and leonysonX Wife be more than covered in London Si The scrip is already quoted at 2i pr« 2 Th.s has beea a trying B e Sß ionf o ,GW. stone- The clerical papers are BtilUlS - him for not slaronung the door of the HouJ in Bradlaugh's face. -""* ; Midhat Pasha declares the story of th» murder of Abdul Aziz a tiaaue of faUolTood He says Abdul Aziz committed suicide. Slight shocks of earthqnakas ut Moml Vesuvius have been followed by B tr2 eruptions. Broad and active streams ofkvi were flowing down the northest side oa the '' mountain. ° The French authorities admit that tha captain of the gunboat Leopard exceeded his duties in searching tha British vesesls at Tunis, The conviction of Moßt in London makes a new era m English treatment of refugees The right of Asylum will not be denied, but the laws of England will be enforced against inciters of assassination. The London "Times "says it can scarcely 1 be doubted that all London, along its main thoroughfares, will discard gas for the elec trie light witbin the present century. I Two million copies of the revised New Testament are already sold in London. Tha premises of HadgTen, Mac Master & Co., druggists and oil refiners, of Dublin, burned to-day. Damage estimated at £50,00. The burning oil ignited eleven ad jacent bouses, which are still burniug. During the fortnight ending May 28th there has been an increase of 313 wwesof small-pox in London, and there aie now I 1,600 cases in the hospitals, of which, 100 cases were admitted on. the 27th Msiy. When Mr Collins, Conservative, took the seat for Knaresborough, Sir Wilfred Lawson attempted to question him concern ing his opinions, but was prevented by an uproar among the Conservatives, Mr Lawson said the precedent relative to <Mr if Bradlaugh. had instituted a Parliamentary inquisition, and all should be treated alike, The Speaker pointed out that the CoUitu case differed entirely from that, of Mr '*' Bradlaugh. Mr Gladstone endoroed the Speaker's ruling. A public meet of the Four-in-hand Club I took place in London on Friday, the 25th. The Prince of Wales drove one drag, and among the other drivers were Lord Lons. dale, the Earl of Fife, Sir Henry Tatton, and other celebrities. Mrs lang;try oc cupied a seat in the drag with Sir N. - , Meysey Thompnon. Emuier, the actor, has been unable to fill I bis engagement in London, owing to drink. I He was locked up in.the lunatic ward cf the workhouse., 0 • Gladstone will probably accept a M Peerage and a seat in the House of Lordu, utter the passage of the Land Bill, Tha "Cuckoo" says his title will bo Earl (if Oxford and other society papers say Earl Ha war den, Mr Childers succeeds. » Channcellor of Exchequer. Karl Shrewsbury will marry Mrs Munday, with whom he eloped a short time ago, as soon as her husband procures a divorce. His Lordship has already settled a large j sum of money upon her. People wondered by what means the lady's brother had so quickly discovered the fugitives' hiding place on the continent, and it is now said that, at the proper time, their wheiaaboati was judiciously communicated to her rela tives by Mrs Munday herself. " All's well that ends well."

AWFUL STEAMBOAT DIS ASTER.

CoUapse of an Excursion Steamer. *

Two Hundred and 'jchirty-eight

Bodies found.

London, Ont., May 26th.,

This evening at 6 o'clock the steamer Victoria, with over six hundred ,ei^ ; sionista on board, was returning torn " Spring Bank, and when near the Coy* bridge, onn mile below the city, line1 mm suddenly collapsed like an egg shell; and be- m came a total wreck level with the waters edge. All the passengers were instantly plunged into the stream, more than balfM them being underneath the debris. The first news which reached the city was brought by survivors who struggled (hrongn the streets wet and weary. The nowa fell like a thunderbolt' and , a statnpede».tooK place on the spot. Arriving thera a horrible sight met the view.- littyor sixty bodies had already been reiiorered and were lying on the greensward some an tance up the bank. Those amvtnjj from the city, from every direction, ci'owaed around, anxious to see if any relatives were on boa id. Several hundred famihts were represented on. the excursion. London, Ont, MayMih- The work ol securing the dead from under the wreck of the steamer Victoria in MW actively going on, One hundred andaw«i»ty bodies have been recovered and most 01 them brought to this city. All the ander> takers' shops are beiseiged, and «*:■■ going out by scores. The crowd M W fiver bank'and steamer landing is not diminished. Up to the presenMfao Oft,, bodies have been recovered, "d me&S still busily at work recovering them, yiaaj faces bore all variety of expressumi, pui none wera unpleasant to .«J°n y» in themselves, however horrible ;;:■»• whole spectacle. In a few cases J ttm etreamof blood was streaked WW,'*? face, and the eyes have the R'« led,JjK death. The clothing was tedratfgiw » the toilet disarranged. In a-/«»j7 he there were cuts on the back Pf; t ™ out head. As body after body »ff there was a rush of the c™"l_Xaeu. gathered about where the ta*W»P^; titled. A wail, a sigh or synif I?*^', Qt ment bespoke' the feeling*. friends. Where idea tificaHoiiwwpo^, the body was laid wide and c'?*'/"t peetfuUy fell back in thePPe a" llf sorrow. To describe thescene MjWjJ was is not possible in the time allowed w a hastily written sketch. « London, (tot., May ■» The story of the wreck of «»^W^ as told by competent- witnesses jw, on board; shows that theJl-^ted «*« was on her last trip, on Q»'^ day, and that on setting■. «* ™ Spring Bank to return to the cttj » had neatly all her passengers:on m* J down, and, in addition, a togewvm™^ were waiting on the wharf to be ejflgg home. The number on board_on the t «»» trip is estimated at 700, a burden o»tK« proportion to the atreDgth and■««Pa9|L d . the vend. Shortly after passing W land Cemetery the boat began to we*.«^ the crowd surged from one «de U> tne m with each oscillation, rather eDjoymg fun than being in any way -»iuf^J^ m passenger stated that a namher of youww the upper deck took delight in kefP™ B,^ tbe rocking motion by WW**"^ side to the other, while oi£«» shouted gleefully, "^ ,*",£«/ we'll only have to wade *f »• It is said by some, though «"«"«IJ^ Jto that the officers in charge e"d«v?Jf "w induce the passengers to «bmib <pu* their efforts were unavailing, "f. a" & surged from side to side, and «» movement the ve.se^I took "^fg'ffi-:. quantity of water in the loworjtoek,« V* terror of some and the delight oMJJg more. No one seemed to foresee aaig

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR MONDAY. JUNE 37.



In our amusement column to-night we notice that a grand evening concert, under diatingnished patronage will be given at our popular salubrious resort, the North Shore, the night fixed being Tuesday next, 28ih inst.: the Devonport Hall beln g the scene of the entertain ment. A large influential gathering of persons ■will leave Auckland to witness the proceedings, and a late boat-will be put on for both per formers and public The whole thing promises to be a moat recherotafi bill of fare, and the names of the following singers, etc., are a ■uffloient guarantee of much enjoyment:—Mea- dames Raynes, Warbriok. and Hayles, Messrs' Gordon Goooh, R. A.M., Herbert C. Brook, A. A., Hmytho, Shirley, Reed, Nairn, and Kdwards. An eJßolenf Bering band will be In attendance.



Soecial Adverasementß. ]*> liiNE AWD |IHOYCE HAVK NOW OPJBNBD UP, ex Syden ham and Oxford, A Complete Assortment of Autumn and Winter Ct.ood9 The following are Folly Stocked with all the Latest Styles :— Millinery and Mantle Department Coatnme Department Underclothing and Baby Linen Department Hosiery and Haberdashery Department Fancy Dress and Trimming Department Siltc and Satin Department Linen, Calico, and Flannel Department Boys' Clothing Department. TBOUSSEAUX AND LAYETTES SUPPLIED AT THE SHORTEST NOTICE. The above Goods are from tha First London Houses, are the Latest Style*, description and Quality, and the Peioes DKFX COMPETITION. 5% Discount for Prompt Cash. MILNE & CHOYCE, QUEEN AND WELLKSLEY STREETS. rjrr I N X h & JJ A L v Wholesale and Retail CABINETMAKERS AND UPHOLSTERERS, AND CARPET WAREHOUSEMEN, SHORTLAND-STRE ET, Beg to inform the Publio that they have Opened their New Warehouse SPLENDID WaYs OKTMENT furnYtoke, The Latest Novelties, and The Newest DeS'GNS. Their stock of CARPETS, for Variety, Quality, andY Price has never been surpassed in Auckland. A large assortment of LINOLEUM and FLOOR CLOTHS in all widths. MATTINGS, MAT 3, and RUGS in great' variety. The Newest and Latest Patterns in Cretonnes and Trimmings. Silk and Worsted Bepa, Cotelelnea, Tapeßtry, and Damask Coverings. Cloth and Tapestry Tablk Covers. Lace, Net, and Muslin Curtains. A large and well-assorted Stook of all the Newest Patterns in Toiletware, Agents for the Iron Venetian Blinds—" l'he Blind of the Period." These are the only perfect blinds made. The Largest Stock of Bragg and Tron BKD STKADS and COTS in New Zealand to choose from. A choice assortment of Dolly Varden Down Quilts, Blankets. Bed and Table Linen, Towels, Toilet Covers. &c. &c. Inspection Invited. WINKS & HALL, Shortland-strebt.



nAKLICK A3D URANWELL, V3T COMPL^I'E HOUSE FURNISHKRSI CITY HALL AKCADE, queen-street, auckland, ' \ ( Gaeiioe and j Ckanwbxi.'B stock 3 contains a very O extensive choice -. O of Furniture, of °J ** English. Ameri ca g m(£ can, Italian, and i q 2 Colonial manufac tb 2 a O tnre> and is sold at JZz<&^ >-FURNITURE-< tha lowest possible »2 •<,/.« price consistent wfi Sa with durability t><3 m and good taste; •q M and they respect •4 j fully invite an in- Wspeotion of their Show Rooms from ' Q those about to fur ) Vnish. \ (A Beautiful Lot of Drawing-room CARPETS, just U^f landed ex Oxford, oSh moat fashionable m -ai^SM designß, and cer tainly very choice. Hg-HpfctS The "Worcester" ma)203;3 L r>iT?PWTtj J Stair Carpet has a §Hmss§° i OARPETS 1 pile of horsehair, aj£s«§as and is the most S^X- eft durable Carpet avor made. Tapes- S«S try Carpets from £W 23 lid. Handsome Borders for Car pets, Hearth Ruga ; I made to match. PIARLICK & CR IN WELL keep a VJT Large Stock ot Floor Cloth? for Halls, Rooms and Offices. Linoleum, all widths, at lowest prices. /^ARLICK & CR AN WELL keep a V)T Great Variety of Austrian Bentwood Furniture, and American Cane Chairs. Whole sale and Retail. WE allow a DISCOUNT of Five per Cent, on Furniture, Carpets, and Floor cloths, for Cash Payments. BEUDIJVG, all sizes, of our own manu facture, kept ready for Delivery. CHJRISITURE, and all other Geods, C delivered Free in Town, and Book Cata logues sent to intending Furnishers on ap plication. /^ARLICK & CRANWELL keep an VJT immense assortment ot Iron Bedsteads. FORNISH YOUR HOUSE From the CITY HALL ARCADE, GARLICK & CRANWELL, Proprietors. Cabinetmakers and upholßtereb3 TT »A M O 7l O A L DEPOT: NEXT PUBLIC BATHS.



OFFICE: No. 5, SOOTH British Insurance Company. KAMO COAL IS DEIIVBBED FROM DBrOT ENTIRELY FREE FROM SLACK, And is Guaranteed SUPERIOR TO NEWCASTLE FOR HOUSEHOLD PURPOSES. BELIEF OF COUGH IN TEN MINUTES. SHARL.AS D'S pHERKY T>EC T ORAL, 2s 6d a bottle. APOTHECARIES' HALL, Opposite Poet-oillco. t «rW nnmrw /~IOUCHKS,BMyCbairBand T-s.%ggg* £SSS^ mELKSCOPE Tables, Oval f a-w nnmrni ■* Tables, Round Tables, I? n^ZS Writing Tables, Oooasional 67, Queen-st. TaWeB * Coffee Bnd B) p 8y Tables &o m *,n nnrnrtr {~*HK Chimney Glasses and w %,£££* # ** Mahogany Toilet Glasses 67, Qaeen-st. in great variety. m •, tr Anmrv TKON ana wood Bedsteads T'gH.OTOKK. X and Bedding o£ all dos b7, Queen-at. cr i ptlonß atld best qnaUty. r\ ILT Cornices a>nd Polished T. &H. COOKB, VT Cornice Poles, Venetian 67. Queen-Bt. and Patent Spring Roller Blinds. ■; ARDROBBS, Drawers. Washstanda, Toilet 67, Queen-Bt. Ware, and all kinds ot Bed- room Furniture. IBKRAL DISCOUNT to Cash Purchasers. All $^Jt!£E^' SP° aB deliveredFßßEin town 67, Queen-st, Cata i ogaea forwarded on ap lioatlon. Fancy Goods, &c. •—~~~~—~ ■ T ONDON ARC AIDE« WANTED KNOWN —That "The London Arcade," 148, Queen and Victoria streets, is open daily from 9to 9. Saturdays till 10.30. ihe Hermits Cave removed. Increased accommo dation given for display o( Gooda. of which large arrivals have lust been received from Bnsland. All marked in plain figures, at prices hitherto unknown in Auckland. See the Vive Splendid Windows filled with New Goods priced the same to-day as yesterday. WANTED KNOWN—That Stationery, Cut lery, Silver and Electro-plated Goods, China and Glass, Clocks, Watches, and Jewellery. Perfumery, Brußhware of all kinds, Mechanical and General Toys, Fancy Goods, and useful articles may be found in the various olassiSed Departments at the London Arcade (GoodsonV), where a full and uniform (not special) Price List is obtainable from the Porter at the door, or will be forwarded post free to any address upon application, being far too voluminous to insert in the columns ofthe " Wanted Known." Branch Establishment: Brandon House, Par noil, London Office: St. Mary Axe. WANTED KNOWN—That an inspection of the attractive display in " The London Arcade" is invited, irrespective of any purchase being made. We find "by serving others well we serve ourselveii the best." C. W. GOODSON, 148, Queen and Victoria streets.



tar £1 Free gifts!— The Proprietors ol Wolfe's Aromatic Schikdam Schnapps, to Induce the destruction end present the im proper ÜBe of their wrappers and labols, and thus further protect the Public against frau'i and deception, have enclosed in the wrappers, or under he labal on the quart bottles, since Ist October. 1878, and continue to enclose in every DAY'S PACKING THROUGHOUT THE SKijJ THREE £1 O R D B R S, which are drawn upon the undersigned, ana which will be cashed by them on presentation. To secure these Gifts, the Public must be carefu to ask for, and accept nothing but, the Genuine Udolpho Wolfe's Schnapps, w^h our name upon the top label. M. MOBS & OO Wynyard Lane, Sydney.