SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

„r <i-- ~, ATH . R _ Thia Evening, 7.52 11 r- . VV A TKK' -fo-morrow Morning, B.U BUN3KT This Evening, 4.11 S'*>"KlSK.—To-Morrow Morning. 7.16 M lON'S AGK.-Last Quarter, 19:h, 8.57 a.ni.

ARRIVALS.

YESTERDAY. Kaat Lothian, barqn?, Hopwith. from Newcastle Mariner, schoonnr. Queen, from RukoU Gleno'g, s.s. Farquhur, from Kus:ell Fingai;B.«. Norris,from Mercury Bay Atalonta, schooner, Donovan, from Whangn poua TO-DAY.

DEPARTURES.

YESTI RDAY. Wellington, barque, Dick, for Newcast'o cXrfoidh, barque, McKenzie, for Now York Albatross, schooner. Murphy, for Kaipara TO-DAY. lona, s fl., Stephenson, for Eus?oll

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

London-Peru, barque, nnrly n „„„, 0 „a Sydnoy—Kotomahana, Wednesday; City of Syd ney, P.M.s.s.. 25th Melbourne via South-Arawata. Thursday Taranaki and South Wanaka, 21st Noumea-Tanranga, early Russell and Northern ports—lona, Monday Whanga'-ei aud Mangapai—Argylj, Tuesday and Friday Tauranga—Olcnelg, Tuesday and Thursday Mangawal- Flrgai, Thursday Mercury Bay— inngal, Monday

VESSELS EXPECTED.

City of Sydnoy, P.M.ss., from San Francisco, 26th Inconstant, H.M.S. frigate, 5780,10 guns, Rear- Admiral Right Hon. Karl of ClanwiUiam, from Melbourno vift Sydnoy Carysfort. H.M.S. corvette, 2383,11 guns, Capt. Henry F. KtephonßOn, C.8., trom Melbourne - vlfl, Sydney Tourmaline, H.M.S. corvette, 2120, 12 guns, Capt Robort P. Donnistoun, from Melbourne Bacchante. "iLM.S. corvette, 1130,16 guns, Right Hon. Charles T. M. D, Scott, from Melbourno Cleopatra, ILM.S. corvette, 2383, 14 guns, Capt. Frances Durrant, from Melbourne via Ha}oione? r 6hip (J.N.M.S.), from London; to sail March 4 Rakaia, ship, from London Ashmoro. ship (Q.S.J. H.), from London Famonotb, ship (P.8.F.J.), from London Waikato, ship (M.P.K.V.I, from London; loading

Chile, P baique (K.H.N.V.), from London; to Bail January 10 Camille, brig, from Now York via lyttelton sailed April 2 Orwell, brigantine, from tho Islands Ethel, brigantine. from Adelaide Ada C. Owen, brigantine from Manritiua Seagull, brigantine, from Lyttelton Roderick Dhu, brigantine. from Duncdia; to

Ball June 5 . Oamaru, brigantine, from Dunedin; to sail June

10 Oceola, brigantlne, from New \ ork Clansman, brigantine, from Newcastlo Magellan Cloud, brigantine, from Lyttelton; sailed May 22 Mazeppn, schooner, from the Islands Agnes Donald, schooner, from Rsrotonga Torea, schooner, from Lyttelton

IMPORTS.

Per East Lothian, from Nowcastlo-ISO tons coal, 3000 spokes, 30 shafts.

B Inwards Coastwise.—Atalanta, from Wan- Baooua, with 21,000 fC3t timber; Leo, from Hussell, with 52 tors coal; Mariner, from Russell, with 100 tons coal. OOTWARD3 Coastwise.—Annie, for Wan ganui; Ata'anta, for Ngunguru; Tokerau, for Mercury Bay.

Tho .birquentine George Noble has been docked, to undergo a general overhaul. H1.G.M.8. Byane left Apia for Brisbane on April 30th. and H.I G. M.s. Hortha for Japan, via Lime la'ands, on May 2nd.

The repairs to tho brig Syren havo bren com pleted, and she was hauled into the stream to day. The leak is said to have been discovered and stopped, tho vessel being now quite sea worthy.

The Torea and Auiora for Kaipara, and Ad vance for Auckland, sailed from Lyttelton on June Bth. Tho schooner Saxon ia loading there for Auckland. Arrived on the 9th: Aratapu, from KaiDara: Linda Weber, from Auckland. Cleared: lona, for Kaipara.

The brig Pakeha. particulars of the wreck ot which appeara in our telegraphic columns, was a wooden vessel of 173 t-na gross register. Her dimensions were: length of keel, 91 feet': breadth, 22 feet 8 inche*. aud depth, 11 feet 7 Inches. She waa built at Prince Edward's ißland In 1863, and is now, therefore, 18 veara' old. She was registered at Sydney in 1870, and made her first trip to Auckland. Since then aha has besn trading on tho New Zealand coast, and for the last fow voyage" has been running between Kaipara nnd Dunedin with cargoes of timber. The brig left Kaipara for Dunedin on March 7tb, arriving at that port on the 17th Inst. Lett again for Kaipara, and, after loading, left again for Dunedin on the 24th April. She had pro bably arrived at Dunedin with the latter carso, and been on her way to Kaipara again, when ehe was overtaken in the gale referred to else where, and wrecked, all hand?, with one excep tion, being lost.

The barque Fast Lothian arrived from New- Castle (N.8.W.) last ovening, after having ex perienced a very stormy passage. Sho lef tNe w- OMtle on Jnne Ist at i p,m. with a moderate breeze and fine W.S.W. wind. On June 3rd, had westerly wind, variable with a heavy cross sea— split the forotop staysail, and burst others. On June ith.experienced variable weather, with heavy squalls and high wejterly cross sea, caus ing the ship to labour, and pumps attended to. On June sth to Bth, had moderate and variable winds, with occasional squalls. June 9th, a light wind and variable easterly breezes, atten ded with lightning and muoh rain ; June 10th, squalls and rain, at 11.30 a.m. passed the Three Klni?B,-and at 7 p.m. were abreast of the North Cane: June Hth. had very heavy squalls, which split tho mainpail, carrying away the f oresheets. and came to anchor at 1 p.m. in Fairway Chan nel ; June 12th. light winds from tho S.W„ with Cloudy sky, and at 11 am. got under way, and heat up to an anchorage off Auckland wharf at 5.30 pm.

The " Lyttelton Times" of A'ay 30th has the following :— "* Tho EChooner Torea, Captain Grand .left Kaipira on May 26th at 8 a.m., and crossed tho bar i company with the Vision and Rona, for Lyttelton, and Jane Anderson, for Dunedin. Had light N.W. winds down the coast: passed Stephen's Island at 10 a.m. on May 23, and Cape Campbell at midnight, thence light B.E. weather till arrival, on Wednesday night. On May 27, spoko tho Sea Gull, from Manukau, for Dunedin. Captain Grundy com p'aina bitterly about there being no lights, marks or beacons visible, while crossing the Kaipara bar, until tbe danger is passid. The trado to the Kaipara is rapidly Increasing, and, as the bar is a very dangerous one, it should be very thoroughly beaconed. Captain Grundy Is not alone In complaining, a. a'l masters of vessels trading to the same place feel very Btrange'y on the matter, and express Rreat disgust at better provision not 1 eing made to ensure the safety of ve^eels crossing the bar. Captain Grundy reports thero was no trace of tho crew of the James A.Stewart, who were, nt* doubt, lost through there not being proper provision made for tho guidance of vessels entering Kaipara.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

ARRIVALS.

Lalla Rooth, b,b„ Robertson, from Waitara

DEPARTURES.

Oreti. s.s., Campbell, for the Sod th Penguin, s.s., Malcolm, for the South Samson, p.s., Harvey, for Whanganni

IMPORTS.

Per Lalla Rookh, from Waitara—22o sheep, 39 kegs, 9 caae3 bntter and 3 packages.

EXPORTS.

Per Samson, for New Plymouth:—ss cases kerosene, 21 doors, 3packagea sashes, 6packages For Opunake: 20 gunnies sugar, 5 boxea candles fipsokages. For Wanganui: ltO sacks malt, 10 bales hops, and 18 packages. Per Oretl, for Now Plymouth—4 packages joinery, 2 caeca and 2 bundles ridging, 4 sacks oysters, I packages eundries. For opunaki—2o sacks oats, 10 sacks, 20 bags flour, 9 packages glass, 5 packages drapery, 13 gunnies sugar, 9 boxeß eoap, 7 packages tea, 5 boxea candles, 7 sheets Iron, 8 lengths pipe, 5 packages harrows. 12 grindstone?, 2 cases axes, 2 cases boots, 2 bundles spades, 35 packages sundries. For Wanganui—l bale paper, 902 pieces timber, and 8 packages. For Wellington—l box peaches.

Per Penguin, for New Plymouth—ls cases peaches, 2 pinmons, 6 hydraulic lifts, 6 bags wedges, 5 packages. For Nelson—l case plants, 2 parcels. For Picton—3 cases. For Wellington —I packages. For Westport—l caso. For Hoki tika—3 oases drapery.

Thh s.s. Lalla Rookh arrived from Waitara after a very rough passage at 3.10 p.m. yester day. Paßsengera: Mes-rs Mason, Fincham, Tripp, Butler, Slatter and Leedom.

The as. Oreti left at 8.15 a.m. to-day for the South with the following passengers :—For New Plymouth: Messrs O'Keefe and Kelly. For Wanganui: Me33rs Burnham, ivcCurin, Grey, Willis, and two others. For Wellington: Mr Waller.

The p.B. Samson left for Wanganui aud way ports at 9 o'clock this morning.

Tbe b.b. Penguin left at 9 a.m. to-day for Southern ports.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

RUSSEI.T,, this day.S* Sailed on Saturday night: Gipsy and Josephine; also. Totara. Arrived: Ruby. Onward, Atlantic, and Fairy. The Fanny Thornton is still here.

Welunqton, yesterday. Artfverl: Hingarooma, s.s. from tbe North. Sailed : Rotomahana, s.s., for the Noith. This day. Arrived: City of Carlyle. barque, from London, af te an uneventful passage of 105 days.

Whasgarei. this day. Sailed: Argyle, f r Auckland, at 8.30 a.m.

COMMERCIAL.

Bvening Star Office, Monday.

At Mr W. Eaton's sale to-day oranges aver aged from 7s to 8s 6d per case; apples, Is 6d to 8s Bd, and kameras, 33 6d per cwt. Mr Gabriel Lewis held a large sale of Jewellery, to-day, whioh was fairly attended, and good prices realised. At Messrs Cochrane and Pons* sale of property to-day. Part allotment 32, Section 18, having a frontago of 10 feet 6 Inches to Lower Hobson-street, was sold for £263 s_.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

Jdne 13,1E51,

Theatre Boyal—Pollard's Lilliputian Opera Company, 8 p.m.

Auokland Institute — First Meeting of the New Session, anniversay address, papers, etc., 7.30 p.m.

Choral Hall—Concert in aid of tho New Catholic Church, Nowton, 8 p.m.

St. James' Cla9<s—Fivo Essays by Mombors on "Affinity." "Love." Flirtation," "Betrothal" and " Matrimony," 7.M p.m.

Mail Notice.

Mails will Close as Under.— This Day. For Russell, Kawakawa, Wangaroa, and Mongonui, per lona, at 1 p.m. For Thames, per Knterpriso, at 0.30 p.m. Tuesday. 14th instant. Far Tairua, per Tairua, at 9 a.m. For Walwera, Kawan, Omaha, and Matakana,

per Rose Casey, at 10 a.m. For Whitlangi, per Fingal. at 3 p.m. For Whangarei Heads, Wainu, Whangarei, and Mangapai, per Argyle, at I p.m. For Tauranga, Ohincmutn, and Opotiki, per Ulenelg, at I p.m.

Wednesday, 15th instant. Por Friendly Islands and Samoa, per Myrtle, at i p.m. For Coromandel, per Coromandel, at 11.80 a.m. For Noumea, per Tauranga, at 11 a,m. For Russell, Kawakawa, and Australian Colonies, per Rotomahana, at 3 p.m. Thursday, 16th Instint. Per s.s. Arawata as follows :— For India, China, Mediteranean Ports, and Continent of Europe, at 8 a.m. For Gisborne, Napier. Southern ports, Aus tralian Colonies, and United Kingdom, via Su'z and Brlndisi, for letters specially so pre paid and addressed, at 9 a.m. For newspapers, at 8 a.m. For money orders and. registered letters, the previous evening at 1 ololock, Tuesday. 21st Instant. Per s.B. City of Now York, as follows :— For Sandwich Islands, United States of America. Canada, British Columbia, Central and South America, and British and Foreign West Indies, at 1 p.m. For United Kingdom and Continent of Kurope, at 1 p.m. Late lottors bearing an extra fee of sixpence. In addition to the postage, will bo received by the Mail Agent on board the steamer up to the timo of Balling. This mail will ba due In London on Tuesday, August 2nd 1881.

N.B.—The Post-office, hitherto called Walte tuna. will in future bo called,_Oket9. A Post-offlco has been opened at Waltstuna, near Raglan. Alaila wi'l be clo:rd at thia office every Thursday and Saturday, at 7 p.m.; seturn mails will bo due every Monday and Wednes day, at 9.15 a.m. A Post-office has been opened at Wangapara para, Great Harrier. Mall*! will bo despatched and received by vessels leaving for or coming from that place. S. B. 8133, Chief Postmaster. Chief Poet-offloe. Auckland.

Birth.

BROWN.—On June 11, the wife of J. Brown of a eon.

Death.

HANSON.—On June Hth, at her father's resi dence, Berosford-street, Kate, yonngost daughter of Mr. William Hanson, aged 20 yo»rs- ... The funeral will leave her late residence to morrow (Taesday), at 3 p.m. Friends are respectfully invited to attend.

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

MONDAY, JUNE 13, 1881.

For the cause that lacks assistance, For the wrong that needs resistance, For the future in the distance. And the eood that wr cm do.

To clear off arrears of matter which has been crowded out from day to day, we exclude leading articles. Several letters are still held over.

The meeting of the Acclimatisation Society will be held to-morrow(Thursday)at two o'clock.

A neatly engrossed and illuminated address from the residents of Puketoaa (Bay of Islands), to Mr E. M. Williams, upon his assumption of the office of a Native Lands Court judge, was on exhibition to-day in Messrs Champtaloup and Cooper's shop-window. The writing is surmounted by a small and correct water colour painting of Russell, and this feature adds greatly to the general attractiveness of the address. Mr C. Palmer performed tbe work. Inadvertently, doubtless, the word "memento" has been written " momento" while an apostrophe is re auired after the word " years."

The eclipse of the moon took place last night under circumstances exceptionally favourably for observation. The sky was almost cloudless, and it continued so during the -whole period of obscuration. Conform ably with Professor Lambert's arrangements her lunar majesty appeared smilingly above the eastern horizon just as Sol was shooting his level golden beams across tho scene, preparatory to withdrawing his glowing countenance behind the distant Waitakerei ranges. The satellite, clear and full, advanced higher and higher up the heavens iv pursuit. Then tbe contest com menced. The penumbra, in accordance with astronomical directions, came into con tact with the moon's iace at the proper time, and the shadow followed hard behind. Before 5 o'clock our attendant orb had begun to exhibit signs of distress, and at half-past 6 she was almost completely effaced. At this point she rallied. Putting out a fresh effort, she emerged gradually from the gloom, and before 9 o'clock she had triumphantly re-asseirted her position, as queen of the night. During the period of '* Totality " the sky appeared thickly be spangled with stars, but when the moon re appeared the great majority " paled their ineffectual fires " in her resplendent, pre sence. The eclipse seemed to have obser vers everywhere, and were the truth known it would doubtless he found that the expec ted celestial event had greatly to do with the phenomenon of sparsely attended church servfecs.

Messrs Tonks and Co'a, extensive sale of English furniture takes place to-morrow, commencing at eleven o'clock. The oppor tunity is an especially favourable one for householders to complete, or add to the furnishing of their dwellings, and the sale ought therefore to be well attended. Cata logues have been prepared.

Mr T. Peacock, the president of the Auckland Institute, will deliver an address on the " Recent Developments of Physical Science," which i 3 likely to be of a most interesting character to students of the science and others.

Thore was a very full church last night at St. Matthew's when the Incumbent de livered the fourth address of the scries to the young based upon Canticle ii, 4., and entitled "His Banner." It pointed out that the past success was only ono action gained in the " Battle of Life;" it he sought the newly-confirmed to further and continuous effort, and urged the elder Christians to support with their prayer? thoso young " Soldiers of the Cross."

In reply to Dr. Dawson's letter on Satur day, Mrs Norton wishc3 us to state that she did not insert the notico about the successful operation for cancer performed by Drs. Wright and Dawson, but merely to inform her many friends in Wairoa (to whom she could not write) that the oper ation had been performed, and she was progressing favourably touards recovery.

A law was recently passed unanimously by both branches o£ the Connecticut Legig. lature providing that any person planting or protectiug forest trees one-quarter of a mile or more alone any public highway may receive for 10 years nn annual bounty of one dollar for each quarter of a mile so planted; tbe forest trees to include the elm, maple, tulip, ash, basswood, oak, black walnut and hickory. The elma not to be more than 60 feet apart and the others not more than 30 feet apart.

The feeling of doubt as to whether the use of St. James' Hall would bo granted for the purpose -of the amateur theatricals which form the noxt iv tho series ot winter entertainments arranged in connection with St. Matthew's parish, may be dispelled by the state ment that tbe hall has bee ii engaged for the whole of the projected entertainments, the dramatic representation included. The letters of the building have promised the use of their admirable proscenium for the occasion. The entertainment will be held on Juno 30th, during the holiday timo con sequent on the visit to Auckland of the young Princes.

Building construction is proceeding apace in Syniouds-street. From tho corner of Wellesley-street downwards to the Choral Hall, tho thoroughlare is now flanked by dwelling-houses ot hand somo appearance nnd in the most tasteful styles of architecture. Two residences have just been added to the number. One is situated next the Grammar School, and for external beauty it will challenge compari son with any other private building in the street. Access is had to it by a portico adorned with pilasters crowned by flowered capitals, and two bow-windows (one on each side ot the portico), com mand a view of the street. It is two storeys in height and teems to he fin ished. Just across the roadway another large two-storey building of less pretentious ness is approaching completion, and will fill up au awkward gap iv tho lino of houses.

By the Penguin yesterday Mr B, N. Martin, Assistant Officer in charge of the Auckland Telegraph Station, left for Blen heim to assume a similar position at the cable station there. The many years during which Mr Martin has filled a highly rcspou sible nnd arduous post in Auckland, ho has shewn a business precision, combined with a readiness to oblige, that should win for him friends and promotion, wherever ho goes. Wo wish him success. Tho officers engaged in the Auckland Station met ou Satuiday evening to testify their esteem of Mr Martin, which they did in a most sub stantial way, by presenting him with a silver lever watch suitably engraved, and an illuminated address. The presentation was made by Mr Symonds, senior operator, on behalf of the whole ollice.

The funeral of the late Edward McGarry, who was unfortunately drowned, was very largely attended yesterday. The deceased bad been a member of tho Hibernian Benefit Society, but his policy had lapsed as he had not kept up the payment of the regulnr instalments. The service, in the Catholic ccmeteiy, was conducted in an impressive manner by tbe Rev. Father Fox, 0.5.15, and was listened to with becoming atten tion.

Tbe " Saturday Review " laments the lack of good investments in England. Tho New York " Journal of Commerce " adds that in the United States, outside the gam bling in stocks, business ia conducted ova safe and solid foundation, while iv England everybody appears to be speculation-mad. For a year and a half past, it says, specula tion has been rapidly increasing in London, and persons with money to invest have been casting about in a most reckless way. It gives a list of wild-cat schemes now being promoted in England, apparently with much profit—to the promoter*.

The French do not reciprocate the horrors of Savings Banks in schools, which appoars to pervade the Auckland Education Board. In the year 1848 savings banks were estab lished in upward of 10,440 schools, and since that time they have rapidly increased, particularly in the southern and central departments. In that of Aubo tho number of banks has risen from 272 to 337, and de posits from 4,815 to 6,077; the actual moneys being 23,550 fr. in 1878, and 45,918 fr. at the end of 1879. In Eurc et Loire, there were but thirty banks io 1577, and ninety-lour in 1879, with 2,512 scholars owning banking accounts amounting to 402,405 francs iv the aggregate. Iv Hdrault the number of banks had increased iv one year from 97 to 207, of accounts from 1,768 to 2,845, and of moneys from 12,730 to 21,480 franca. In other departments, also, the authorities have energetically and suc cessfully encouraged the system.

A fearful tragedy occurred at Port Au gusta, South Australia, recently. An Aus trian named Marritch, whose wifo eloped with a sailor named Lewis Thompson, a deserter from the Ship Alfred Hawlcy a year ago, stabbed tbe latter _in the back while he was stooping over a road pile, in flicting a fearful gash. Thompson ran away, and Marritch fired a shot missed him. Marritch then entered Thompson's tent aud stabbed Mrs Marritch in tho left breast and in the abdomen, nnd she died in a tew hours alter. Shortly after the attack on his wife shots were heard, and on reaching the spot a pool of blood was found, where it is sup posed Marritch attempted suicide, but he has not since been heard of, though the police have been in search. The high winds and turbulent waves of last week have wrought considerable havoc with the unprotected and argillaceous earth that lies heaped up within the line of recla mation on the eastern side of the Queen- Btreet wharf. A very large quantity has been washed away into the harbour, and a decent-sized bank of it has been thrown up across the mouth of the main sewer. On Saturday the waters of the harbour were deeply coloured by the clay which had been washed into it. If the process of eilting up coutinues to progress at such a rapid rate as it was last week the steam dredge will not have much of a retardatory effect.

To the .Editor : Sir,—-I beg to inform you that there is not the slightest truth in the rumour referred to by your Hamilton correspondent that Mr E. M. Edgcumbc has purchased tbe plant of the " Waikato Mail." Efforts are being made to re suscitate the paper, and 1 have but very little doubt that it will, before long, again make its appearance. The venture has been a commercial success, but it has been grossly mismanaged by those who have held the crotrol of tbe paper from time to time. In consequence of my horae being so far distant—some 600 miles—from the Waikato, I have deemed it prudent not to resume the responsibility of re-publishing it.—lam, &c, Joseph Ivess.

The Choral Hall was so crowded last evening, that late-comers could not find a seat, and numbers were compelled to return to their homes, without hearing Mr George A, Brown's discourse on the " Political Downfall of the Apostate Church." The lecture^ was one ot the most vigorous of Mr Brown's discourses, and some of his pungent remarks .tickled the audience so much, that approval found vent in cheers and clappings of hands. The lecturer was specially severe upon the popes, church parsons with snug livings, and their church evening begging concerts. Hcdiscanted'ipon the unhealthy state generally of pretenders and their little Bethels. The oration was based upon Rev. c. 17, and was the last of a series of form discourses on what the lecturer termed, the " Great Apostacy."

An ordination service was held yesterday morning in St. Paul's Cathedral Church by the Right Rev. Dr. Cowie, Bishop of Auck land, when the Rev. J. H. Hawkes, B.A„ of Dublin, was admitted to the Order of Priests, and Mr J. K. Davis, 8.A., ot Auckland, was ordained a deacon. Mr Hawkes has been officiating for some months past at Russell, Bay of Islands, and Mr Davis has shown his fitness for the office of deacon by successful study, and is a young man of excellent character and promise. Bishop Cowie was assisted in the service by Archdeacons Maunsell and Clark and Bey. J. Hasleden. Mr AVorthington read the lessons. The Bishop delivered a practical sermon from Isaiah, c. 6, v. S, •* Whom shall I send, and who will go for us? Then said I, here am I, send me." The eeening sermon was preached by Arch deacon Clark, the incumbent, the Rev. C. M. Nelson being absent through illness Considering the weather, which was not favourable, the attendance at both services was good.

Tbe name of Mrs C. B. Stone, who sang " The Cradle Song of the Children " at the conversazione, held in the Rooms of the Young Men's Christian Association on Friday evening last (10th), was inad vertently omitted in our report.

The opening of the Wesleyan Church at Northcote yesterday was a success, con sidering the inclement weather on the previous day. The sun came out and soon cleared the dark spots, and Mr Dewsbury spoke well to about 100 people, and showed tbe advantage of being hopeful and trusting, and believing in the great God of the Universe. Mr McCallum held the evening service, aud, for the first time, Zion Hill was lighted up for religious service.

" Ecbcvin " writes that the Ponsonbyites complain of the new ferry service that is about to be inaugurated. He says: "Why should Devonport and NorthShoro monopo lise the whole of the ferry-boat accommoda tion? Ponsonby, which is our moat important suburb, appears to have been ignored altogether iv tbe matter; It has been remarked by a large number of people that if one or two boats were to run from Devonport, say near Shelly Beach, toStoke's I'oint, and from the latter place to North Shore back again to Auckland or Devon port, the all-round scheme would meet a want which has long been felt, and would undoubtedly be far more successful than the new company which is about to be started. The inhabitantsof Stoke'sPoint are oneand all of the same opinion that the success of that place depends greatly upon the means of ferry-boat communication with Auckland, and until more boats are put on they will not be able to compete with the advance of tbe times."

The business announced to take place at the meeting of St James's Association to night is of a decidedly—novel and presum ably—entertaining character. It is described as " short speeches on tender subjects," the subjects so designated being " Affinity," upou which Mr Wm. Cooper is an ac knowledged authority; " Love," which will afford Mr A. C. bteelc an opportunity of rehearsing his experiences ; " Flirtation," in regard to which Mr P. Oliphant has some sage advice to offer; "Betrothal," upou which Mr E. W. Burton has a fond of information to present; and " Matri mony," to which Mr W. J. Napier has given very grave and careful attention, Each speaker is allowed ten minutes, and the usual criticisms from tbe other members will follow, after which the openers will reply. A large attendance of visitors is anticipated.

Although the clouds yesterday morning looked dark and threatening, in the after noon they all cleared away, and there was every prospect of a fine day. A large num ber of Aucklaudites took the opportunity of enjoying the fine weather, most of them going by the ferry-steamer to North Shore. I lie beach round tbe North Head was quite alive, and presented tbe appearance of a miniature Hamsgate or Margate. There is some talk of the new Devonport Ferry Company, which is about to bo established, making this a favourite rendezvous tor Auckland and North Shore pleasure-seekers, as it is thought the beach is suitable for bathiug purposes. It has been suggested that several bathing machines bo placed there, as the well-known spot is often used for that purpose, while there is ample room on the samds for all kinds of amusement. Shortly after five o'clock tbe trippista, on their return to Auckland, had a splendid view of the eclipse of the moon, which ap peared very clear and bright.

The conversazione and exhibition of curios at the Kooms of the Young Men's Christian Association were repeated on Satuiday evening, but in consequence, doubtless, of the unsettled state of the weather, the attendance of visitors was but meagre. In tbe course of tbo evening several capital songs were rendered, Mr Cox singing "In Sheltered Vale;" Mr King, "IlHalen;" and Mr Smyth, "Tho Gauntlet," Miss Koy played the accompani ments very agreeably. Some amusement was obtained at the expense of an un sophisticated East Coast aboriginal whom Mr C. O. Davis brought with him. The simple-minded savage was speechless with amazement at tbe performance of the .tele phone, while he was most effectually "shocked" by means of the galvanic battery, under the direction ot a vigorous operator. The limelight exhibition proved highly entertaining. Towards 9.30 o'clock the usual votes ot thanks were passed, and the proceedings wore concluded with the singing of the National Anthem.

Just opened, Macintoshes at 12s 6d, 20s, 32s 6d; Patent Ventilating ditto, 32s Cd. Over ooats in sreat variety, 255, 30s, s'Js. All new goods.—lf. J. SoaierfleW, 132, Quc:n-Btreot.— [Advt]

Sacd.es and Co., chemists of Hamilton, Waikato, have just complete! extonsivo altera tions to their premises. The drug and fancy goods store has been enlarged by an addition ot 6ft Cm by 261t, bringing the shop f rontout to tho S roper street line; and a. imposing front 12ft wh by lloft in length tal.es tho place ot the original Iront. These additions give thopro- Dtietury the facilities required for keeping tho different branches ot business carried on by them separate from one another. Troy havo aIBO added a new branoh to tholr already ex tended bus ness, having built a commodious atoro, opening out of the drug store, and con sisting ot Bhop 17ft by 14, with packing-room 17ft by 1(1. Theso premhes havo been well stocked with an admirable Belcotion of glass ware, chinaware, and crockery, ot all descrip tions. Intending purchaaoia of this class of gooda will do well to give Sandos and Co. a call before going elsewhere.

The grand concert this evening in the Choral Hall, in aid of the funds of tho new Catholio Church, Newton, promlsea to bo worthy tno appellation, and will he undor the patronage of the Very Key. H. J. Fynes, V.G. We learn that a largo number of tickets t aye boen Issued for reserved seats; it will benecossary.thereforo, for persons desiring a comfortable sitting to take timo bi the foreltck. Tho programme Is in two parts, In which leading musicians and vocalists will take prominent positions. Mr Angelo Forrest will perform variations on tho grand piano, on a well-known American air and "La Cracovienne " (Wallaco), A number of young ladies of acknowledged abilities, viz.: the Misses Lynch.Oarby.Swan, Lonorgan.Georgo, Halatead, Avey, Willi . and Buckley will sing several tries, duets, and glees, assistud by Messrs U'Sullivan and Ryan. Almost alt the ballads are special favourites with lovers of tho beautiful tn senti ment and poetry, such as the " Distant Chimes." " Twilight," whioh will bo aung by Mr Forth, "Tho Gleaners," "The Angel at the Window," " Never More." ■' Oh. ye Tears,' and •' A Flower from Mother's Gravo, a composition full of refined fouling and pathoa. Mr Good will sing, with his wonted power, tho fine song, "At the Ferry." Mr Gradwell will givo Dibdea'B "Tom Bowling," a nautical ballad, which hasiobtalned a popularity iv this line, surpassed only by Gay's "Black eyed Susan. Mr John Kdwards will also givo two or three gems from hia port folio, and Mr liyan will alng the " t'ong of the Labourer.." A rich, musical evening, thorofore, may be anticipated with confidence by votaries of music and song.

THE NEW SEASON TEAS.

[REUTERS TELEGRAM.]

FOOCHOW, June 11. A LARGE business is doing in tea at last season's quotations, but loner prices are expected. The total export to the colonies will be three million pounds. The steamships Lorno and Killarney have already sailed with full cargos for Australia.

LONDON, June 11. Galvanized iron, 26 gauge, is unchanged nt £16 10s. Best Sydney copra is quoted at £13 15s, a decline of 10s per ton.

THE FIRE AT CAMBRIDGE.

(BY TELEGRAPH, OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

CAMBRIDGE, thia day. There appears to be no doubt that the lire at Fencourt was the act of an incendiary, wbo must have entered by a door iv tho barn leading up a flight of stairs to the upper storey, and ignited the straw, and then bolted. Tho fire was first noticed about midnight by a female servant, who saw a glare through the window. It was then confined to tbe upper storey. She was so frightened as to be hardly able to move. All the station hands worked well, and, but for their strenuous exertions, the entire blocks of the buildings would have been destroyed. The fence and stables, only separated from the barn by a few feet, were saved by the vigorous appli cations of buckets of water.

Detective Jeffrey has been actively en gaged in endeavouring to fiud a clue. Te Ngakau visited Cambridge to-day.

MINING NEWS.

We make extracts fiom mining reports received to-day as follow :— New Golden Belt.—Since last report 20 feet has been driven [in low level; tho ground is rather tight. The Big reef did not prove pay able, the yield from 20 tons at the Emily Battery be'ng sozs 19dwts, Five tons of quartz is waiting for crushing at the Corby Battery. Bismarck.—During the last few Bhaftß in the tunnel reel! there has been a slight change, and a Btrongish view of rather promising quartz ia now shewing in the face. Crushing will be com menced immediately upon completion of tho tramway. aucoßss,—Another lot of gold has been for warded by steamer, a portion of whioh was obtained from the new reef.—This reef ia about 1 feet from, the other, and running almost pa rallel.—Both reefs look well, and gold still shew ing freely. New GCilpen Pah. — In bottom level the workmen are engaged making a pa«s through to the north drive, and when it is completed they will commence work.—ln the intermediate level, wesi; end, 25 feet has been driven from the junction leader, which is still looking well. Colours of gold are continually Been when taking the leader down, not good enough, how ever, to be classed as picked atone. A stope in the back oi! the level has been started, and iv breaking down the leader colours ot gold were seen, Tbe late heavy rains have necessitated surface drainage, and the men have been en gaged clearing out and repairing an old drive in the Union Beach ground.

SERIOUS ACCIDENT IN THE KYBER PASS.

A serious accident occurred in the Kyber Pass Road od Saturday evening between ten and eleven o'clock. Mr Geary, of Onehunga, was driving home with his wife, and when just opposite St. Sepulchre's Church two dogs ran out and barked. The horse shied, and backing to the side of the road overturned the cart on the footpath. Both tho occupants wero thrown out, but fortunately Mr Geary escaped unhurt. Upon recovering himself, he proceeded to iaise his wifo, who lay groaning on the roadside. After exam ination, it was found that her arm was badly broken at tho shoulder; the horses le was also found to be broken, and he was at once shot to put him out of bis misery. Mrs Geary was sent home in a cab. Mr Geary is a poor man, and the loss of his horsu is a serious matter to him. No harm would havo resulted but for the dangerous state of the road at the place indicated ; nnd the Government, upon whom the maintainance of the road devolves, ought to reimburse Geary to tho value of the animal which has been destroyed.

UNREHEARSED OPERATIC SCENE.

Encounter Between Mr Simonsen and a Wellington Inpressario.

WELLINGTON, this day. Mn K. W. Carey has purchased from Ut J. C. Williamson the sole right to perform Messrs Gilbert and Sullivan's new opera, " The Pirates of Penzance," in New Zea land, and intends to produce it for the first time at tho Theatre Royal, Wellington, on the 27tb inst., thereafter visiting Auckland after Wellington, and then visit Other towns of the colony. The prico paid for the copy right was £500, and tho dresses, scenery, &c, formed ou models from the Opera Cotnique, London, will involve an expendi ture of at least nn equal buib, To produce the piece Carey has engaged most of the chorus-singers, leading violinist, and pianist from Simonsen's Opera Troupe. Riccardi wants £25 a week. Simonsen is so enraged nt Carey taking his men that a scone occurred oo the steamer leaving. Simonsen struck Carey and blackened Charley Whoightraau's eye.

THEATRE ROYAL.

♦ i . H.M.S. PINAFORE.

The children's operatic performance at the Theatre Royal on Saturday evening waa very largely attended, and the satisfaction of tho audience was pronounced and unmis takable. Several of the little performers — and notably Miss May Pollard—were hardly n such good voice as usual, but there was no diminution of the spirit and success with which they acquit themselves iv their re spective rflles. Miss Maud Pollard's Sir Joseph—though an admirable portraiture will admit of improvement. In two parti, culars this may be achieved by avery_ slight effort. The singular manner in which she jerks out the word "water" in the trio with Josephine and the Captain, for in stance, has a harsh and unplcasing effect, and the boiaterous behaviour of the "gods" on Saturday night shewed that it afforded them a convenient means of ridiculing and mimicking tbe performer. The young lady would do well to amend this eccentricity of pronunciation. A{»ain,inherreply to the Cap tain that that official utterances are gene rally /egarded as unanswerable, the rapidity with which she utters the words as she loaves the stage, renders them unintelli gible to the bulk ot her listeners, and thus an effective point is missed. The trio was encored, so,too, was tho Captain's opening song, while Deadeye won his now custo mary honours in the duct " Kind Captain." The performance will be repeated to-night,

SCINTLLATIONS.

"Bo brlet; tor it is with worda as with sun beams : the more they aro oondenaed the deeper they burn."—Sootubv.

Always under the lash -the eye. A grass widow is anything but green. The last gobble of a turkey comes after his death.

New mantel mirrors are square with smooth frames.

Every new reformer threatens to knock the stuffing out of ballot-boxes. If you want to appreciate the genius of Sbakspoare put yourself in bis plays. Poor people i eat mutton because it is sboep, and rich people cat venison because it ia deer.

Henry Ward Beecher says it is a serious thing to join the Church, but far more seri ous not to join it. Nine hundred guests were at tbe Palace Hotel, San FraDcisco, one night recently. Rewl has insured his new house in the Victoria Company for £800. Chas. Fairweatber, an old Invercargill resident, while driving through that town on Saturday, fell back in hia trap dead. Archbishop Vaughan recently stated that no lesa than £200,000 have been subscribed for religious purposes in his arch-diocese alone since he took charge of it.

The Cardens and Dick Thatcher, thoir agent, were left behind at Christchurch on Saturday, while the rest of the Company went on to Wellington.

An editor in Cincinnati, puffing air-tight coffins, said, '" No person having once tried oue of these collius will over use any other."

A weekly newspaper in Maryland an nounces that the village in which it is pub lished is " too poor to support a temperance society." Even tbe bar-rooms are not doing a thriving business.

Says the "N.Y. Herald" of the 26th: Colonel Ingersoll delighted an immense audience last nigbt, and can be sure of many more, for every bad character in New York wants to believe that Christianity is a fraud.

The Waikato butchers have secured a reduction of their heavy slaughtering fees. Mr Gwynneth's report on Cimbridge water supply is in favour of Holly's Creek, which he estimates will cost £3,700.

Property in Dunedin continues to realise high prices. A block called the township of St. Clair, beyond Forbury Park, realised £5,374 on Saturday.

In his comedy of " Timo Works Wonders," Douglas Jerrold says, " Women are all 'alike; when they're maids they're as mild as milk. Once make em' wives and they lean their backs agaicat their marriage certificates and defy you." Tho legislators of Maine are an honest set. They say there ia not money enough in the State to corrupt them. Recent travellers through Maine state that this is true.

The " Sydney News " Bays over 1000 rail way labourers have arrived there from New Zealand to work on the N.S.W. railway extensions during tbe past two months.

A case of revolting cruelty happened at Horsham, New South Wales. A man is committed for trial for throwing his son on tho fire and refusing to allow Mm to have his injuries attended to for several days.

The Victorian Government have an enor mous staff of men engaged at 6s 6d a day, rooting up vines in the Geelong district to exterminate the phylloxera vastatrix. In one vineyard alone 53 men are so engaged. Mr Berry is accused of jobbery in connec tion with the work.

In some of tbe rural districts of Italy a lover wbo wishes to make a declaration of his passion places rose-leaves before the door of the lady. If she rejects him she sweeps them away; but if she accepts him the rose-leaves remain.

From Dr. Wolcott

" Caro to our cofilo adds a nail, no doubt, And every grin, so merry, drawa one out,"

Li Chi, Liv To, Ah Ching, and Ah Chong, have been committed for trial for keeping a Chinese gambling house in' Sydney. The police prosecuted, and it was shown that large sums were invested in these swindles. Archbishop Steins, S.J., of Auckland, is now staying at St. Kilda House, Woolloo mooloo, Sydney, the college of the Jesuit Fathers. The archbishop has been seriously ill for some weeks, but he is recovering slowly under Dr. M'Donagh's care. Mr North croft, R.M. of Waikato, dis missed tho charge of assault brought by Mr Poblen against Mr McMinn, on the ground that if the assault was committed it was justifiable. 'Ihe twelve Californian postal contracts were among those included in the Star route swindle described in a recent issue of the Stab. The contracts were originally called for 133,939d015., but were raised to 386,846d015., or a steal of 252,907d015. There are others still worse than these. In Nevada eight routes were raised from 14,.478d015. to 147,273d015., making the nett plunder 132,795d015. It appears that Sir Arthur Gordon's exalted notions respecting the dignity of his office are by no means of recent growth. When he was in the West Indies, he attempted to enforce the rule that when he entered a room all the ladies should stand, and cot re-seat themselves until he had himself sat down. His reason was that, as he represented the Queen, the same respect should be shown him as to her Majesty.

SUDDEN DEATH OF MR JONAS WOODWARD.

IBT TELEGRAPH—PRESS ASSOCIATION.]

WELLINGTON, this day. Mr Jonas Woodward, an old and re spected Wellington resident, died suddenly this morning. He was working in bis garden when be was seized with a fit of apoplexy which resulted fatally. Deceased was formerly Public Trustee.

POLICE COURT.-This day.

(Beforo R. C. Harstow, Esq., R.M.)

Drunkenness. — Two persons were punished for this offence. Disorderly. — John Weston, for drunkenness and disorderly conduct, was fined 20s and costs, or in default 43 hours' imprisonment with hard labour. Larceny.—James McGourly was charged with tbe larceny of a coat, a pair of trousers, and a vest, valued at £3 Is Cd, the property ef Thomas Mooney, Great Barrier.—Ser geant Gamble said he was not acquainted, with the particulars of the case. Mr Pardy was absent on duty, and Constable Jones bad not yet returned.—Prisoner objected to the remand. He knew nothing of the larceny.—Remanded till Friday.

Employment of Females Act,

Jane McLaughlin was charged with a breach of the Employment of Females Act Amendment Act, 1875, section 8, by not having notices posted in conspicuous places in her workshop, specifying tbe hours of employment therein, at Auckland on June 4th.—Mr Laishley appeared for defendant and pleaded not guilty.—Serjeant Richard Gamble, the officer appointed to carry out the provisions of the Act in this district, deposed that he went to tbe premises ot the defendant on May 10th. He warned her that tbe notice must be put up. On the 4th Jane, he paid another visit to Miss McLauglin'n shop. The defendant informed birn that the notices had not been posted up. He did not go into the workshop, and did not see any females at work.—Mr Laishley cqo tended that the information was bad, auci that the case must, therefore, fall through, The information did not say that the person in charge of tbe workshop had failed to put up the necessary notice in the room, ■"gain, it was not stated in tho information nor yet proved by the Sergeant that tbo defendant had females in her employ. For all the Court knew, the workshop might have been an empty one, and the Act certainly did not refer to an empty room. —His Worship held that the word " workshop " was sufficient.—Mr Laishley quoted from Mr Justice Johnston to show that nothing in the information should be left to presumption or inference. There was nothing in the in forma-1 tion before the Court to show that Jane McLaughlin was an employer of female labour, and no allegation to that effect. He contended that the in formation must contain allegations on ever}' point mentioned in the indictment. There were two allegations wanting : the first was that tbe defendant, Jane McLaughlin, was an employer of female labour; and the second, that Richard Gamble was the officer appointed by His Worship to carry out the provisions of the Act. The fact that Ser geant Gamble's appointment was put iuto Court as evidence did not remedy the latter defect. If necessary he could comment on the form of the summons, which had no name stated in the body, but he bold thai; that was not necessary, as tbe objections! already raised must prove fatal. He pointed, out that there was no attempt what ever on the part of tbe Sergeant. while giving evidence to show that Miss McLaughlin was an employer of female labour.—Mr Barstow said he would take the second objection first. It was not necessary to state in the information the powers of the sergeant appointed to carry out the Act. Any person might lay the information, and not merely Sergeant Gamble. In reference to the other object ion, he pointed out that the word "workshop " waa used in the Act, and there in defined the wording of the clause ruu ing "as where there should be any factory, workshop, or other place where females are employed." It was for the defence to show that the place was not a workshop under the Act. ".Workroom " was mentioned in. the original Act, and " workshop " in tbe amendment. The summons was correct- Mr Laishley said it had cot been proved that Miss McLaughlin had not seat in a return. —His Worship said Sergeant Gamble had already deposed that site had not.— Mr Laishley contended that not a little of evi dence had been given to prove that Miss. McLaughlin was an employer of females. The Sergeant bimaelf admitted that he had not been into the work-room, and hnd,not, seen people employed there. It was his duty to have gone into the room, and not to stand iv the shop, take a lady's word, and subsequently use it to catch and prosecute her.—His Worship admitted the lack o;l evidence on this point and dismissed the case. FURTHER CASES. George Foster pleaded guilty to a similar charge. The Sergeant came and asked to see his notice, and he paid he had not one: written. At his request tha Sergeant wrote oue out for him, nnd he had it put up immediately afterwards, but notwithstand ing this he received a summons several days later.—Sergeant Gamble said he had given the information, but as it was used against him, he would not give any infor mation in future outside his own office,— His Worship pointed out that defendant had not sent iv tbe necessary returns, al though 35 other establishments bad done so. The law looked upon the offence as a serious one, and the Act gave him the pewer to inflict a penalty of £50. He would, however, only fine the defendant in, the noniiual|suin of 3s with 7s costs. John Trenworth was also charged with the same offence. He pleaded guilty, but was not aware that he had been infringing the law. He had the notices posted before he received the summonses. His Worship said the inatteir had been fully announced. in the papers, and every kind of warning given. Defendant must pay 3s and 7s costs.

_l John S. Cobley pleaded not guilty to a similar charge. Sergeant Gamble said that when he called defendant was not in, but; bis wife shewed witness some papers which she said were notices that he hsid been, writing to post up. His Worship said in. this case there was evidently a misunder standing, and it would be dismissed. William Garrett was then charged with a similar breach of the same Act.—Defend ant pleaded not guilty, and pointed out that he was only one of the firm.—His Worship said, if defendant liked, he could, have each member of the firm summoned and fined for the samo offence. They had been mercifully treated by having only one summoned.—lt appeared, from Sergeant; Gamble's evidence, that notices had been. placed in the workrooms, but they made no reference to short hours on Saturday.— His Worship said the summons was there fore incorrect, as the defendant was charged; with having no notice posted np. The case would be dismissed.

This was all the business,

FOOTBALL MATCH.

AUCKLAND V. NORTH SHORE. The first match of the season between tbe above Clubs was played at the North Shoro on Saturday afternoon, and resulted in a victory for the local team by six tries (15! points) to nil. North Shore won the toss, and elected to kick against the wind, which was blowing strongly across the ground,, In the first term North Shore drew their opponents back, and Sims ran in and secured a try. KcGechie essayed the kick,, but, although the ball went fairly between; the posts, a gust of wind drove it back: almost to the spot it had been kicked from. In the second term Innis secured another try for the North Shore, and a little later Sims was again successful. Auckland started the third term with the wind in their favour, and determined to retrieve their fortunes, bnt North Shore, playing up well, drove their opponents back, and O'Connor secured a try. With wind and weight against them, Auckland faced their opponents for the last teim, and, although they played up well, they could not with stand the determined rushes ot the North Shore forwards, Swanson and Reid each securing a try, when no aide was called. No goals were kicked, and the match ended as above. The play of the North Shore team was an improvement on the previous Saturday. Ihe passing was good, although the kicking of theforwards was a little too hard at times. O'Connor, Mears, Sims, and Burgess played a hard forward game, while Swanson and McGechie got some good runs. Auckland (playing three men short) was over-matched. Notwithstanding, they played well ani pluckily, Bindon, B enderson, Pearson, and Cnlpan being especially conspicuous, although the latter might use his head to more advantage. In future matches it is to be hoped that players will turn up, and not be afraid of a little rain or wind.

A bore is a man wbo spends so mnch time talking about himself that you can't talk about yourself.

CABLEGRAMS.

[Reuters Telegrams.]

EUROPEAN

O'DONOVAN ROSSA SAYS FENIANS BLEWUPH.M. DOTERIL.

LONDON, Junell,

Telegrams are to hand from New York reporting that, at an interview held; with O'Donovan Rossa, he denied that the Fenians were guilty of complicity in the re cent attempt to blow up tbe Liverpool Town Hall, but stated that he was aware that m December last explosives were placed in the hold of H.M.S. Doteril, which was destroyed by an explosion in the Straits of Magellan on April 26.

PUNISHING IRISH RIOTERS,

LONDON, June 11,

Fifty rioters, who were arrested during the recent disturbances in Cork, have been sentenced to various terms of imprisonment. The police and military in Ireland are actively engaged in suppressiug all meetings of the Land League. At five different places, meetings were prohibited and the people dispersed. Owing to the increased disorder in Irclund, large reinforcements are being sent there, especially to augment tbe forces in the Southern districts.

CHINESE MASSACRE IN CHILE, LONDON, June 11,

News has been received from Chile that a thousand Chinese have been massacred by the negro inhabitants in Santa Rosa.

AUSTRALIAN.

THE ROYAL PRINCES,

ADELAIDE, Monday.

The P. & O. Company's steamship Cathay arrived here yesterday from King George's Sound. The Princes Albert Victor and George of Wales, who were passengers, were most enthusiastically received on ar rival in town. They are guests of His Excellency Sir Wm, Jervoisat Government House, and will probably remain here a week and then proceed to Melbourne.

ALBANY, Monday.

H.M.S. Bacchante, having effected tem porary repairs, left yesterday for Melbourne in company with R.M.S. Cleopatra.

MELBOURNE, Monday.

Repaiis to the Orient steamship Sorata are nearly completed, and she will be ready for sea iv a few days.

MR BERRY ON THE REFORM BILL, MELBOURSE, June 12.

The Hon, G. Berry made a speech last evening, in which he referred to the present position of the Reform question. He spoke in somewhat guarded terms, but stated that the Government would not accept the Coun cil's amendments to the Bill. He further stated that he did not deem a dissolution of Parliament was necessary in the present crisis.

THE COX'S CREEK BRIDGE.

By Telegraph.—Press Association.)

WELLINGTON, tnia day. After several references to local bodies., the Minister of Public Works has directed the acceptance of the loweßt tender for tbe Cox's Creek bridge, Ponsonby.

LATEST TELEGRAMS.

CARTERTON, thia day.

DEATH OF A PROPHET.

The funeral of Paul, the Te Ore Ore prophet.notorious for his dreams and Hag at the late Maori meeting, has just passed, through to Masterton, He died yesterday at Ngatuere's Pah, Blackbridge. A tangi is to be held at Te Ore Ore.

INVERCARGILL.

this day. In the Supreme Court, before Chief Jus tice Prendergast, Kathleen McAuley for concealment ot birth, was sentenced to four months imprisonment. Henry Ward, larceny as bailee, to Dine months. Frank Cashel for uttering a forged cheque, to twelve months. The Civil business waa unimportant. The Judge congratulated the jury on the lightness of the calendar, considering the extent of the district and large population. It was evident that the criminal class was absent.

THE "POST" ON ENTAIL.

[by telegraah. —OWN correspondent!]

WELLINGTON, this day. The " PoBt" in a leader to-night on the subject of entail, urges thrt some broad sample, be laid down of pre venting the custom of entail and of promo ting as far as possible the distribution of lauded estate to the widow and all the children of tne testator. It would, it cays, be a grave evil to great masses of people in New Zealand if many large estates con tinued to be created, and such state things were not to be permitted to grow up. It concludes: " Above all let laws affecting bequests of property be so framed as to get rid of the grip of the dead man's hand."

ALLEGED ARSON.

TWO MEN ARRESTED AS ACCES

SOKIES,

It will be in the recollection ot our readers that some months aeo the Wade Hotel, of which Mr Kelly was the landlord, was totally destroyed by fire. There were, it is said, some peculiar circumstances in connec tion with the affair, but the police hadnothe ing definite to act upon. Certain facts, how ever, came to the knowledge of Constable Moore,and be communicated them to head quarters. Yesterday, Sergeant - Major Pardy and Detective Strathearn pro ceeded to Biverhead, where they met Constable Moore. The result of the trip was the arrest of two men named Emrili Adams and Richard Polklngborne, who were brought down in the police boat this afternoon. The charge against tbem is of having been accessories after the fact to the burning ot the Wade Hotel.

M» ATKINSON'S CONCRETE.

(To the Editor.)

Sib.—Your correspondent, Mr John Dennison mining engineer, considers it desirable that I should inform him whether the teit of my cement recently made was " from tbe briquette being set ia water seven days, or dry." For hia information I may state that the briquette was immersed in water immediately after mixing, and kept there for seven days, and then tested. '1 he object of Mr Dennison's enauiry on this point does not appear very olearly, but I Imagine it to be to ascertain whether my cement is rightly denominate! Portland cement. Mr Dennison says: "Should such a result be obtained from one set of rocks, the name ia inapplicable. Portland cement being made from sundry clays, marl?, chalk, and Has limestone." Does Mr Dennison mean by this land the seotence is by no means free from ambiguity) that no cement 1b properly desoribod as " Port la d" if it happens to ne made from " one set of rocks 1" If he does lam wholly at a loss to understand such a statement coming Irom a mining engineer. It is a matter of common knowledge amongßt experts that Portland cement does not take its name from the fact of its ingredients being "one-set," or several "sets" of rocks, Portland cement Is so called because it resembles Portland stone: and the f aot that It is manufactured from clay and lime, or from marl alone or limestone alone, has not the remotest connection with its name. A comparative examination cf English-Port land cement and my own reveals an absolutely identical chemical analysis between the two, the same average weight per bushel and precise'y the same behaviour under water In both, and a very close likeness In colour. English Portland Cement contains 62 per cent. of dime, and 35 per cent, of silicates and iron. Gorman Portland Cement,! 63 per cent, lime, 32 per cent. BiUcates and iron; whilst my own can tains 63 per cent, lime, and 31 per cent, silicates and iron. Mr Dennison will, therefore, see that my cement is strictly and in every sense of the word a Portland Cement, and I could not with reason change its name as he suggests.— I am, &c, D. Atkinson.

AUCKLAND SHARE MARKET

Jcne 15,188 L

Bank of N.Z.-J323; buyers, £22 15s; sellers, £23

National Bank—Buyers, 7Cs Colonial Bank—Buyers, 45s 6d; sellers, 46s N.Z. Insurance—Sellers, 71s S.B. Insurance—Sellers, 553 National Insurance—Buyers, 23a 6d Standard Insurance—Sellers, Us _i Union Insurance—23a; buyers. 225; sellers, 23s Colonial Insurance— Buyers, 10a 6d Auckland Gas-Sellers. £1012s 6d Thames Gas—Sellers, 31s Union Sash and Door—Sellers, £653 H.Z. Shipping— £s ; sellers, £5 2s 6d N.Z. Loan and Mercantile—£slsa Bay of Islands Coal Co.—Sellers, £10 National Mortgage—Buyers, 28s: sellers, 29s Mcanatalari G.M. Co 265; buyers, 25s Alburnia G.M. Co.—Buyers, 25a 6d Knranni Bill—Sellers, 5s North Devon-Buyers, 6a 6d New Whau—Buyers, 7s Golden Crown—Buyers, 10s; sellers, 11b Golden Calf—Sellers, is Tokatea—los 9d Queen of Beauty—Buyers. 5s Southern Cross—Buyers, 2. 6d ; sellers, 3s Success—sa: barers.lß 6d; seller. 5s 3d Union Insurance—Buyers, 3s; sellers, 3s 6d Barrets—3s 6d; sellers, 3s 6d JO3KPH NEWMAN, Chairman.

GALE IN THE SOUTH.

Tfie Storm in Wellington,

(BY TELEGRAPH, OWN^COB RBSPO.DJNT.)

WELLINGTON, Sunday. The Union s.s. Rotomahana was t. L started tor Auck.aud yesferdly consequence of the heavy ea _ e V" ' t.on). The rS and. o Wegraph sta beavy during the past 48 k* S been very ing tbe street mCtrfi 0"8* *»t even, ings was under water tl,? t?ment Build tradesmen wero co .pelieflTTe. Many shops The mo has .ow .to v %/r still blowing hard. tt' ""A iti» The Hawea left here at noon on ima and has not yet reached her d«t&* She is 48 hours out, and it ia suppZft is sheltering under Cape Campb^fl She The Ringarooma from Auckland and Napier has not arrived. She left th* v?? port at 1 yesterday. / the ■*» Fine weather is'now expected.

Wreck of Brig Pakeha.

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captain and six of the crew drowned.

CHRISTCHURCH, Satuiday The police here received the following telegram from Soutbbndge this afternoon • —"The brig Pakeha ran ashore on the Ninety-mile Beach, near Lake Ellesmere at 1 o'clock this morning. Several fishermen went to the wreck with boats to render as sistance. They found the vessel a total wreck, and that all bands supposed to be seven in number, except one, had been drowned. The name of tbe survivor . . Christian. He was found on the beach in. sensible, and was brought to the fishermen's hut and taken care of. The vessel wat laden with timber, bound, itis BUDDo«erl for Lyttelton. w '

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Insurances.

The Pakeha, at the time of the accident was bound from Kaipara to Dunedin with a cargo of baulk timber for the owners. She was insured in the Victoria office for £1000 half of which was covered by re-insnrance' the National likewise cover half their loss by re-insurance for £250 in the New Zea land.

The vessel was valued at £1300, and formerly belonged to Captain Peterson of * Dunedin. Shejwas of 174 ton sregieter, Captain Boer was married and leaves a wife, but no children.

The first officer was unmarried.

Before leaving port on her last trip Find, ley and Co. spent nearly £700 putting the vessel in repair. They estimate the loss above insurance at £300,

THE SCHOONER TOREA IN A GALE.

All Hands Washed Overboard, WELLINGTON, thia day. i. The schooner Torea, which left Lyttelton for Kaipara last Friday, put in here during Saturday. A heavy sea swept all hinds 1 on deck overboard. The captain and two others were washed back, but one of tho crew, William Lenason, shipped at Lyttel ton, was never seen again. Nearly all the!; sails were split in ribbons, besides other damage. Tbe vessel will remain for a In. 7: days re-fitting. REPORTS BY OTHER VESSELS^ j Tbe steamer Go-Ahead has arrived. She ' left Napier last Tuesday. The captain reports the most severe S.E. gale he ever | experienced. The sails were all split and the cargo damaged. The Ringarooma and Hawea have arrived. Botb encountered tbe toll force of the gale. The Bona, schooner, from Lyttelton to Kaipara, put ia for shelter from the gale. She bos suffered much damage. Captain McKenzie says ii is the heaviest sea ever experienced. She reports /that the schooner Cutty Sark for Auckland left Lyttleton in company.

STRANDING OF THE BARQUE QUEEN OF NATIONS.

Extraordinary Conduct of Cap-

tain arid Mate.

The barque Queen of Nations, bound from London to Sydney, ran ashore on a sandy beach, about three miles north of Wollon gong harbour, on the coast of New South Wales, at a place known as Towridge Creek. Soon after, the "vessel reached tbe shore most ot the crew landed; but one man was drowned in the attempt. The captain and mate refused to go ashore, and acted altogether in a very eccentric manner. According. to last reports the vessel lies about 300 yards from the shore, aud bad not apparently received much damage, and the cargo, it is thought, may be easily saved. She is protected from the southerly swell by a i eef about a quarter of a mile, or more, to seaward. . . ;

The Queen of Nations is one of Georgo Thompson's White Star Line, that has up to the present bad a successful career in the catgo and passenger trade between London and Sydney. The vessel was built in 1861, and was reclassed by Lloyd's in 1877 for 11 years. Formerly the Queen of Nations was rigged as a ship, but was altered not long since to a barque, Her register ton nage was 827, and she had on board a full general cargo. Her commander's name is S. Bache, a gentleman well known in Sydney. The following ia the statement of the second officer, Charles Smith:—The Queen of Nations, Captain Bache (formerly, of the Strathdon), with Mr Anderson asficst mate, left London on the 23rd February. The last observations were taken on Sun day ; but he does net know what they were. At 2 o'clock this morning the land was sighted, and the lights of the burning coal heaps at Keira mine were sighted ; also the Wollongong harbour-lights, which the captain stated were tbe lights of Sydney Heads. The ship waa then steer ing north by west half-west, close hauled, all sail set, and the captain's watch. About a quarter or half, past 6, jnst as day was breaking, the vessel strock on a sandy beach, three miles north of Wollongong harbour, when the "mainmast-- went by the board, carry ing with it the' fore topmast. Two "or three of the crew came ashore this morning, one man .being drowned in the attempt. About noon the balance of the crew, excep ting the captain and mate, came safely ashore in the ship's boat. The captain and mate were, both greatly excited when the crew left, and declined ;to leave the ship, the latter having presented a loaded revolver at some of the men, and threatened to shoot them if they left the vessel. The master was eccentric during the greater part of the voyage. The cargo consists principally of •ailway iron and light goods. When the tide ebbed in the afternoon, a volunteer orew, with Eenior-Bergeant Ford, launched* ship's boat for the purpose of landing the captain and mate. On arrival alongside, bo tn officers disappeared below, and though re peatedly called declined to show themselves. It would have been difficult for the boat s crow to board the vessel. The boat returned without the crew accomplishing tneir errand. After the lapse of some time, the captain and mate again began to call tor help, when a crew composed of i_x Turner, Police Magistrate, Senior-Sergeant Ford. Mr Kennedy Clifton, Constable lb c, and some others, put off at considerable risk. As soon as the boat got abreast of the ship, the officers again disappeared. Alter re maining for some time, the boat being in danger of being stove in, the volunteer crew were reluctantly compelled to return to shore. This was about 5 o'clock, la* same signals were repeated frem tne ship halt-an-hour afterwards, but tnis time no volunteers would offer. Abont tms time the enaign, which had been flying at tbe spanker head all day, was torn down by one of those on board. Tbe only con clusion that can be arrived at regarding the two officers is that they are insane j or, w the statements of tbe crew be hue, that both officers are under tbe Influence or drink. The sailmaker, boatswain, and two others cf tbe crew appeared before the Police Magistrate, and swore an informa tion against the captain and chief mate on two separate charges of assault and batlerv. At present the warrants cannot be executed, owing to tbe causes already stated. Members of the crew assert that the weather was quite clear when the vessel grounded. The foremost sail* are flapping with the wind, which baa a ten dency to drive tbe vessel broadside on ; and she is considerably higher on tbg beach. So far, the vessel appears perfectly sound, and the third mate thinks she has as yet received no damage.—"Sydney M«Wng Times."

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR MONDAY/JUNE 13,



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