SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

HIGH WATER J™ 8 KvenlnKj B'9 liil-b vv AliSl^ To . monw Moniing, 8.29 • UNBKT.-Thla Evening, 5.12 "UNBISK.-To-Morrow Morning, 6.«

MOON'S AGE.-Firat Quarter, 6;h, 10.23 p.m.

ARRIVALS.

LAST EVENING. Fairy, Bchooner, Williams, from Thames Opotiki, schoouer, Colhngs, from Tairna Elismote, schooner, Stephens, from Tairna TO-DAY, lona, _,_., Stephenson, from Russell Wellington, s.s.. Farquhar, from Tauranga. Marmion, schooner, Hlne, trom Norfolk Island

DEPARTURES.

LAST EVENING. Reward, schooner. Anderson, for Whangarel Fanny Kelly, ketch, Williams, for Mahnraugi

PROJECTED DEPARTURES

Sydney—City of New York, P.iM.s.e„ 3londay Melbourne via South—Ringarooma, oth Taranaki and South—Penguin. -Monday New Plymouth and Sooth—Penguin. May 2 Rossell and northern ports—lona, Monday Wnangarei and Mangapai—GleneJg, Tuesday and Friday Tauranga—Wellington, Tuesday and Thursday

VESSELS EXPECTED.

City of New York, P.M.-.-., from San Francisco, Monday Merope, ship, from London Avona. barqne (W.Q.J.N.!, from London;

sailed February 3 Chile,barque (K.H.N.V.),from London; sailed

Decern ber23 Orient. barque (R.C.J.N.I, from New York;

sailed February 11 Pern, barque (Q.F.T.G.), from London; sailed

Jan. 12 Halcione. ship (J.N.M.S.), from London; to sail

March 4 Loch Doon, ship (LH.G.V.), from London; to

Ball March 2 Coronllla, barque (K.8.V.Q.), from London

sailed Feb. 15 Cabarfeidh, barque (..Q.M.J.), from Sydney Thames, barque, from Adelaide Emperor, briar, from Lyttelton Camille, brig, from New York : loading Orwell, brigantine, from the Islands Darcy Pratt, brigantine, from Timaru Myrtle, brigantine, from Friendly Islands Kthel, brigantine, from Dunedin Ryno, brigantine, from ffotnmah Borealis. brigantine, from Lyttelton Flirt, brigantine. from Samoa Maud Graham, schooner, from Lyttelton Caledonia, schooner, from Samoa Mazeppa, schooner, from Rarotong- Marion, schooner, from Noumea Policeman, schooner, from Noumea *_aea Donald, schooner, from Karotonga Coronet, schooner, from Aitutaki Clyde, schooner, from L_ ttett_n Gael, schooner, from Levuka Saxon, schooner, from Lyttelton Torea, schooner, from Lyttelton Winifred, schooner, from New Hobi-ides Atotehan. schooner, from Rarotonga Orafan, schooner, from Rarotonga Annie Wilson, schooner, from Westport Belle Brandon, schooner, from Samoa Norval, schooner, from Norfolk Island

IMPORTS.

Per Eliza Mary—s32 sacks wheat 196 sacks barley, 475 sacks oats. 3C9 saclEß flour, 200 i-sacks ditto.-.. H. Hall & Co. -'Per 'Marmion, from Norfolk Island—l2o bunches bananas, 12 sacks potatoes, 26 hide?, 7 oases oranges.

The barque East Lothian has entered out at the Customs for Newcastle, and the ship Oxford for Lyttelton. The latter is expected to sail on Monday or Tuesday next.

The B.S. lona from Russell and Northern porta this morning brought the following passengers: — Messrs Slater, Boyer, Kelly, Vause and Simons.

The as. Wellington arrived from Tauranga this morning with 83 sacks wheat, about one ton sundries, and the following passengers :— Mesdames R. Graham and Turner, Misses Coodle and Freestone, Mr and Mrs Garland, Cantain Ellis, Dr. Pur-has. Messrs Bennett, White, Buchanan, Harrop. Vercoe. Matthews. G. Ellis, Partington, fornwell, Seth, Smith, D. Gonk, Greenleafe, McKinnion, J. Buchanan, Brennan. Clark, Dashwood. Henderson. Reynolds, Williams, Hansen, Hani, Thomas, and Craig.

The barque Linda Weber o'eared at *the Cus toms to-day for Wangaroa with 100 sacks oats and a quantity of sundry cargo. From thence she proceeds to Napier.

The brigantine Roderick Dhu cleared at the Customs for Mongonui to-day in ballast to load for Dunedin.

HThe schooner Policeman arrived at Norfolk Island shortly after the Marmion, and reported having experienced a very heavy gale on '.he 6th instant, when both foremast and mizenmast were sprung, and all sails carried away. Cap tain Hine supplied her with a saiL to enable her to reach Auckland,

The schooner Marmion arrived In harbour this morning after a most perilous and eventful voyage from Norfolk Island. To Captain Hine, we are indebted for the following report .-—Left Noumea on April Ist at 11 a.m„ with a moderate KN.K- breeze; at 6.39 anchored in Bulaie Bay ; at daylight o. Saturday, frot under weigh and beat through the Wcodm Passage; at 5 p.m. cleared the reef;on 3rd, had light variable winds and dull overcast weather: on the Ith. squally, attended with torrents of rain: on the sth. the same weather up to 5 p.m.. when the wind increased to a sale from the N.K.; hove-to nnder close reefed fore-sail: at 6 a.m. on the 6th. the wind fell light, but Mill a very heavy sea running: at 11 a.m., it suddenly shifted to S.B.E. and blew a kurricane, laying the little vessel nearly on her beam ends, and had to knock away part of the port bulwarks to let the water offi as the lee side of the deck wbb completely under water, and used the windlass levers to break away the bulwarks. The feresail blew to pieces, it being nearly a new saiL The ballast ehifted considerably, the bobstay carried away through heavy pitching, and sundry other d. mage done to ship and gear. At 5 p.m. it moderated a little. Had strong S.S.K. winds till the 13tb, whin we arrived at Norfolk Island. Left Norfolk Island at 10 p.m. on the 19th, with a strong 5.3.X breere ; on the 26th it veered to S.E., and continued so till the 28th, when it fell light and variable. At daylight on the 19th. saw Cape Brett; at noon, passed the Poor Knights. Passengers from Norfolk I_and- J. Eli3koum. H. Allen, and J. Sylva.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

Per Rowena, from Waitara—l63 sheep, 23 head cattle, 30 sacks seed.

The s,s. Wallabi left for Waoganul yesterday. Passengers:—Mr and Mrs Jones, Mr Martelli, and one steerage.

The __. Rowena from Waitara yesterday biought two passengers—Messrs Herridgton and Lunn.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Wellington, j esterday. Arrived: Pareora, ship, from London, 123 days out.

Lyttelton, yesterday. Arrived: Hinemoa, S.S., from Wellington. Port Chalmers, this day. Arrived: Revenue, ship, from London, 81 days out.

Mail Notice.

Mails will Close as Under.—

Monday, 2nd May. For Taranaki and Southern For.", per

Penguin, at 8 a.m. For iCoromandol, per Coromandel. at 11.30 a.m. For Levuka. Friendly Islands, and Samoa, per

Southern Cross, at 3 p.m. For Russell, Kawakawa, Wangaroa, and

Mongonui, per lona, at I p.m. For Thames, per Enterprise, at 5.30 p.m.

Tuesday, 3rd Ma.. For Waitara Sec, per Lalla Kookh, at S a m. For VValwera, Kawau, Omaha, and Matakana,

per Rose Casey, at 10 a.m. For Russell, Kawakawa, and Australian

Colonies, per Kotorua, at 3 p.m. For Whiuangi, Tauranga. Uhinemutu, andOpo-

tiki, per Wellington, at 1 p.m. For Thames, per Kotoinahana. at 4 30 p m. For Wbangarei Heads, Waipu, Whangarei, and Mangapai, per Argylo, at 1 p.m.

For Australian Colonies, per City of Now York, immediately after her arrival from Honolulu S. B. BISS, Chief Postmaster. Chief Post-office. Auckland.

Birth.

HOLLAND.—On tbe 25th inst.. at her residence, Havlock-atreet, the wife of Mr Stephen Holland of a daughter. McCAFFERTY.-On April 27, at Rath-street, Parnell. the wife of K. McCaff.ny of a daughter.

Marriage.

CHRISTIAN-GOSSKT.-On April 20, at St. Mary's Chorch, Parneli. Auckland, New Zealand, by the Rev. C. Melvillo Pym, assisted by the Yen. Archdeacon Maunaell. Arthur Bnahe, fourth ton of the late Robert Calder Christian, ot Clontarff, Connty Doblln, Ire land, to Mary Asia, third daughter of Major- General J. W. Cosset, Koyal Engineer..

Death.

HARRI3.-On Friday. April 29. Wlllfam Harris. eldest son of Mrs Wbeatcroft; Bged 16 years. The funeral will leavo bis late residence, Newton Road, to-morrow (Sunday), at 3 p.m. Friends phase accept this invitation.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

April 30tb, 1881,

Theatre Royal — Simonsen's Royal Opera Company, "Maritans," 8 p.m.

Albert Hall—Gillies' Industrial Exhibition and Band. 5.3. to 10 p.m. Y.M.C.A.-Derotional and Bible Reading, 7.30 p.m.

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

SATURDAY, APRIL 30, 1881.

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.

The terrible disaster to the Union Com pany's steamship Tararna, was scarcely foreshadowed in the brief telegrams which we were able to publish yesterday. Their brevity was of course owing to the nature of the coast off which the ship struck, there being but few settlers there, and no tele graph station within thirty-five miles. It appears that the ill-fated ship struck yester day morning an honr and a half before sun rise, in foggy weather, too, it is reported, about half a mile from the shore. The coast thereabouts is a dangerous one, where rocks and reefs imperfectly known abound. No ship ought to approach within a league, so it is difficult to account for theTararua's being so close in shore. It may be surmised that the despatch and punctuality which is demanded of mail-boats causes Captains to make their course as short as possible, and hence the shore is hugged oftentimes to danger point. At the time the ship struck it is said that both the Captain and first mate were below; the second mate being, therefore, the officer in charge of the deck. But the second mate's watch is in reality the Captain's watch, and on the latter ac cordingly all responsibility rests. We do not say that such a thing occurred in the present ca3e, but there is no doubt that captains are in the habit of trusting too much to their second mates, who are often men to insufficient experience. Captains should be compelled to take their own watches, especially off the coast and near ing a harbour. The boats, of which pre sumably there was a sufficiency, were got out, but owing either to] the confusion invariably attendant upon such events, or to the roughness of the sea, three were swamped. Only sixteen persons, and those sailors, appear to have been saved; a num ber are known to have perished, and the remainder endeavoured to save themselves by clinging to the wreck. Their only hope is that the relief steamer will be able to reach them in time, for no help can be rendered from the shore, where the help less settlers look on in horror at the fearful scenes enacted before them, and listen to the heartrending cries of the sufferers. As j it stands it is a dreadful story, such as has , not been brought so near us for a long time; but the worst remains to be told. How many have perished cannot yet be estimated ; and the tales that survivors will have to relate will doubtless contain a full complement of horrors. Another significant chapter will be added to the already too sad story of the | sea

It will be remembered that at Cbasland's Mistake some distance to the north of the spot where the Tararua struck, another of tne Union Co.'s steamer?, the Otago, was totally lost, fortunately without loss of lite. The result of the subsequent enquiry was that the Captain escaped with a merely nominal penalty, a fact which was freely commented on at the time. It was then

said that bad lives been lost, he ought to have been prosecuted* for man slaughter, so gross was the carelessness exhibited. We are not desirous of pre judging the present case in any particular, and we merely allude to the Otago to show that a most searching investigation into the facts of the Tararua disaster ought to be held. The occurrence of mistakes, of which there have been more than one of late, suggests that the rules for tbe guidance of the Captains of tho Union Company, require amendment. They should be so framed that with the diligence and precau tion which ought to obtaiu en all steam ships, there could be no recurrence of such a fatality as we chronicle to-day. And any infringement of the rules should be visited with prompt and sufficient punishment. There are some companies by whom " unlucky " captains are not tolerated, and it is remarkable how few casualties happen to their ships.

HIGH CULTURE FOR PLOUGHBOYS.

H.uvkes B.\yis blessed with an Inspector of Schools who takes extremely prosaic views of the education of the masses. He is not one of those enthusiasts who see in every raw school-boy a possible Prime Minister, and in every girl one of Nature's Princesses. He opines that ploughmen are more common, if not more useful members of colonial society, than Cabinet Ministers, and that he is more likely to hit the mark by educating for the former than the latter situation. Theso views have been sub mitted by Mr H. Hill to his Board in a report which hag lately been printed, and their freshness, if not the measure of truth which lies at the bottom of them, will com mand attention. Tho branches un der existing standards for the public schools which specially excite the reseetment of Mr Hill aro English History, Grammar, and Geography. After drawing a pathetic picture of the " bitter tears" _hed by unhappy juveniles in com mitting dry undigested tacts and dates to memory, the Inspector exclaims : " Will such mental facts assist iv making them better citizens, better nieehanic-i, butter arti_iui«, and fanners? To know when Hengist and Honsa landed in England, when all the wolves were destroyed in that country, when the Battle of the Staudard was fought, when Ireland is said to have been couquercu, and when " Watt tkt Tyler split the tax-collector's skull, will neither improve the morals of the children, improve their powers of observation, nor make them better able to pursue their various callings in life." The plaintive tone of the appeal is apparently the off spring of a bitter retrospect of tbe Inspec tor's} own early tribulations with those dreadful dates, the vainness of the effort to engrave them on au unreceptive mind being only too sadly testified by the rather in exact definition -for au Inspector of Schools —of Wat Tyler, the blacksmith, as " Watt the Tyler," and the process of battering out a tax-collector's brains, as "splitting his skull." What would the Inspector say to the boy who addi cased him as Henry the Hill ? But to con tinue; "No one," says the Inspector, (takiug as his illustration a Third Staudard boy iv the Forty Mile Bush), " No oue who understands the child mind in its progres sive developineut, can be astonished at children—especially country and bush chil dren— mistaking .England for a town or a continent instead of a country." . . .

" I have a high opinion of the value of his tory, geography, and grammar of the right sort, and rightly pursued; but I think there are many subjects ot more importance to the happiness of the children, aud to the pros perity of the district, and coming within their experiences, whicli might be substi tuted in the school curriculum. Children are obtaiuing an acquaintance with know ledge which is in itself of a most indefinite character, and tendine, as it appears to me, to make them discontented with their lot in life, because it is a knowledge which they feel incapable of using iv their various pursuits and callings. The future bush man, ploughman, and mechanic are pro vided with the same tools to perform entirely different functiuns in life."

There is in these opinions, which arc stated with a notable degree of dogmatic confidence, tbat singular admixture of sound sense aod folly, which is invariably found in a theoretical hobby-hoise ridden to death. If on questioniong the typical 3rd Standard boy in Forty Mile Bush, we were informed that Eugland was a town, we should rather regard it as a rea«on why tbe district schoolmaster ought to be dis missed than that the teaching of geography shuuld be abandoned as hopeless aud unnecessary. Nor do we suppose the con tentment of the average ploughman with his lot iv life would be very greatly dis turbed by his being informed of the reason why Wat Tyler smashed the tax-gatherer's skull. The probability is tbat without such specific knowledge he would be greatly tempted to use a similar means of sum marily settling the difficulty iv his owu walk of life if similarly provoked. Mr Hill's argument, driven to its logical con clusion, seems to be tbat if you Cod an ignorant clod-hopper, or the son ot one, you have tbe best of all leasons for leav ing him in his ignorance; and such a doctrine being laid down, we cannot for the life of us perceive why he should subse quently make exceptions of reading, writing, aud arithmetic, as essential branches ot education—the one no more than the other being requisite to produce a good plough man.

Even accepting the Inspector's protest against a multiplicity ot subjects on the public school curriculum in a more modified s.nee than the wording of his report will literally bear, we are still puzzled to know how the teacher is to determine which of the youthful votaries at the fountain of knowledge is to be a bnshman, which a ploughman, and which an artizan, in order that he may gauge accurately the draughts that may be judiciously prescribed in order to fit them for their various callin .3 in lite. There is only one rule that a" prudent teacher can safely follow—let him give each of his subjects as much in quantity and kind as he sees to be good for the boy and well within his powers of absorption, leaving to a well-trained mind and circum stances the determination of the boy's future.

Having said so much on the absurd side of Mr Hill's dogmas it is but fair to observe that there is another and better side. As one of those who protest against the entire absence of technical training in our public schools while absurdly high standards are insisted upon in branches of knowledge the utility of which is questionable, Mr Hill has our entire sympathy. The existing standards undoubtedly require thorough revisions not by educational theorists but by practical hard-working men -who have put their education to good ac coant in agriculture, mechanics, manufac tures, and professions. Wat Tyler and tbe wolves might submit to perpetual banish ment in the presence of substitutes iuteuded to fit boys for the hard business of fife. But, unfortunately, the great stumbling block in the way of such a reform is the fact that it must begin with the teachers. Despite hard-and-fast standards some good teachers manage to mix a large amount of practical knowledge with their training; but we fear that this is not the majority, and the change must be begun through our Tiaining Institutions. We notice in the report which has suggested this article, that there is one gentleman in Hawkes Bay who believes in a practical and technical side to the education of girls as well as boys—that their sole occupation in life will not be crochetin_ and crewel work. Captain Russell has ofFered a series of handsome prizes for such excellence as may be achieved in the unpoetical work of patching the knees and re-seating a pair of worn-out men's or boy's trousers; making a night-shirt; cutting out a pina fore; and darning a p»ir of worn-out socks. And we are glad to see that tbe rewards were well competed for. .Some thing of the kind, if we recollect aright, i was done several years ago, by Mr Swanson, in connection with au Industrial Exhibition in Auckland; but the elevation of accomplishments like these into prominence among our common school standards is, we are fain to admit with Mr Hill, too little thought of by those who have the administration of the system.

As we expected, Mr Hesketh did not find a single supporter for his extraordinary resolutions at the Grammar School Board to-day.

I Some conception may be formed of the I quantity of oysters consumed in our small community when we state that one man, with his horse and cart, has lately taken an idea of collecting oyster shells from a few of our fish-dealers aud selling them to the lime-burners. Last month he cleared over ten pounds from this "neglected industry," although he only charged the modest sum of 3d per bushel for the shells.

Mr Gordon Goocb, R.A.M., will assume the conductorship of the choir of St. Mary's, Parnell, on and after tomorrow, Sunday, May Ist. We understand there are vacancies for one or two basse 3in the choir, also that Mr Delany who assisted at the organ last Sunday, will again do so to morrow evening.

Announcements of Sunday services will be found in the Sunday column. Mr Geo. Brown will discourse, "in t':e Choral Hall, on "Why was Christ liaised from the Dead?" Theatre service at the usual

Mr Gillies' exhibition iv the Albeit Hall was well attended yesterday afternoon, especially by school children, Who were ad mitted at half price. A brass band will attend this evening and peform a number of musical selections.

A correspondent writes from Onehunga complaining that two of the chief events of the Manukau Lodge entertainment were omitted, namely the " Motto of tbe Order," sung by the ladies, and the comic sketch of the " Little Brown Jug." Votes of thanks were given to the Victoria Company's band, to the vocalists from Auckland, and to Mrs Anderson for their liberal assistance and labours on behalf of the Manukau Lodge of New Zealand Good Templars.

The bazaar in connection with St. Davids' Church, for which preparations have been in progress for many months past, comes off in the Albert Hall, Darby-street, on the 19th,i 20th, and 21st May. Friends who have still work in hand are requested to forward it to Mr R, Stevenson. Newton Road.

The Naval Brigade will muster for Church parade tomorrow as usual, it being the first Sunday in the month ; tbey are noticed to appear in blue uniform; see advertis-ient.

The following tenders were received by Mr Bowring, for alterations and additions to the Edinburgh Castle Hotel :— Henry Shaylor, £1,123; McConcohio and Flatt, £935 ; Mr J. J, Holland, £.90 ; Smith and Woller, £5.4; Wm. Gill, £840; Chas. L.ivers, (informal) £705.

The Minister of Public Works has nc ceptcd the offers of Messrs llibberd aud Dick, of Dunedin, and of Mr D. Atkinson, of New Ply moutn, for the supply of 100 tons each of cement for sunn of £4 Gs 3d, and £4 7s Gdpar ton respectively.

The Board of Education entertained a large amount ol small correspondence and local application at its sitting yesterday afternoon. The tender of Mr Goodall £31 10s wa» accepted for alteration to the Panaroa 6chool building. It was resolved to hold a special meeting of the Hoard ou Friday next, for considering the several clauses and suggestious of the School Com mittee's Conference. A large number of applications for grants were received from country settlements for alterations, additions, „c, to school buildings were deal', with, and the current accounts were enumerated and passed.

The following resolutions were passed yesterday at a meeting of the North Auckland Cuttle Board held iv the office of Mr C. Lewis, inspector of sheep :— 1. That in the opinion of this Board Messrs Ireland Brothers' cattle at Panmure arc vow free from pluro-pneumonia. 2. That the Chairman be requested to transmit to the Government the certificate required by section 25 or the Diseased Cattle Act, 1871, relatiug to the place known as Messrs Ire lands' farm. 3. That whereas the cattle in the Noith Auckland Cattle .District arc pow free from pluro-pncunionia, the Govern ment be respectfully requested to declare tbe said district to be free from disease.

The first annual meeting of the share holders of tbe new Golden Crown Gold Mining Company, was held yesterday after noon in the offices, Shortland-street; Mr C. Alexander iv the chair. The mine man ager's report gave a minute account of the progress of the work of the past and ex pressed a belief, from various indications iv the leaders, and present blocks of ground in progress, that fresh runs of gold will soon be met with, Tho receipts from gold and other sources amounted to £8,372 9s Id, and expenditure in connection with the mine £7777 17s 6d, leaving a balance to date of £594 lis 7d. On the motion of Mr Alexander, seconded by Mr James P.eid, the report and balance sheet were adopted. The retiring directors, Messrs John Brown and James Macfarlane were re-elected, and Mr Thomas L. White re-appointed to the auditor-hip.

The Resident Magistrate's Court was occupied during the whole of yesterday with the case ot the Auckland City Council v. the Karangahapo Highway Board, a claim of £140 for share of repairs to the Karangahapo Road. The case was partially reported in onr last evening's issue. Evi dence was given by Messrs Shaw, Anderson, Wright, Bevin, Barnes. Phillip*, and Watren. Eventually, Hii Worship announced that he would reserve judgment. The points to be decided arc :—(1). Whether the Muni cipal Corporation's Act of ISSO is retro spective, so as to enable the Council to re cover the share of maintenance for 1878. (2). Whether the Council can recover for more than any one year, according to sub section 2, section 188.

To the Editor, Sir.—You would confer a great obligation upon your reader* if you were to induce Mr Boardman to allow you to reprint in full in your columns the truly admirable lecture which ho delivered last evening at Ponsonby, on "Old Kngland and New Zealand compared." You may judge of the very interesting natiro of the discourse, when I state that although the proccdings lasted from 7.30 to about 10.20, not one of the audience left the room. His words of advice to our City Council, and suburban Highway Boards, on tree-planting and beautifying onr growing city and suburbs, are deserving of the most thought ful consideration of all municipal author ities. I will not say more, but trust you will oblige your thousands of readers, and yours truly,—C. WILLIAMSON.

A " Looker On " has a shot at the Coun cillors who proposed the reduction in the wages of labourers employed by the One hunga Borough Council, He says:—"l would suggest to those Councillors the al visability of setting the initiative them selves by doing, say, six months at starva tion wages, when they would have practi cal experience of what luxuries could be obtained on 4s 6d per day. Two of the three advocates of cheap labour were erst while shining lights of the police force. I would ask how did they like a reduction in their wages 15 years ago, when doing police duty at Onehunga? Of the other Coun cillor, I will say he is more at home in agricultural pursuits. There is an old proverb whic'i says a prophet is never appreciated in his own country. I would recommend the three great political economists of tho Onehunga Borough Council to run for seats in the House of Representatives at the next general elec tion, when, in combination with Major Atkinson, they may lift New Zealand out of her present financial difficulties."

The Rev, Wm, Lambert, B.A. conducted three services in Kawakawa on Sunday last. It is at old saying "that a new broom sweeps clean," and however true the old adage might torn out, there is little doubt that on Sunday, the rev. gentleman swept many a cobweb away. The general impression abroad is that our new broom will always be welcomed in St, Paul's Church ; his work will always be clean; and (though it may be sentimental to say so) his vigorous and telling sermons are far from conducive to ' forty winks' on the quiet. For a good sound common sense, logical, and pointed discourse, then, com mend us to listen to one of Mr Lambert's sermons, few abler than which have we heard before from any other minister of the Gospel in the Auckland province. More we cannot say.unless it bo " may the day be far distant that sees the rev. gentleman re moved from amongst us," feeling sure that his work will be a general and permanently good one to the whole district.—" Northern Luminary."

The suite of. furniture to be given away by the "Observer" is on view at MoLeod'a local Industry Store, Queen-street.

Madame Lotti Wilmot, at home for con sultation every afternoon and evening. Mesmer ism and Spiritualistic Investigation.—Wharf Hotel, Queen-street.—Udvt).

" Uaste, a first-class comedy, by the late T. W. Robertson, has been in rehearsal forsome time, and will be acted by some ladies and gentlemen at tho Masonic Hall, Onehunga, on Friday next, in aid of thi Publlo Library.

The annual general meeting of the Bright Smile Gold Mining Company (Mr Leers' offloe) lansed for want of a qnorum, and was formally arljournod In accordance with the provisions of the Act.

THEATRE ROYAL.

" FAUST."

A large and fashionable attendance greeted the representation ot "Faust" by the Opera Company at the Theatre Royal last evening. The impersonations being the same as on the occasion of the previous presentation of the opera, there exists no necessity to mako any lengthy critique. Signors Paladini and Riccardi on several occa-ions received the plaudits of the audience—which were well deserved ; and Madame Fanny Simonsen was by no means forgotten; her singing and action weio almost perfect, and commanded the atten tion of her audience throughout. Of tho other impersonations, it is not necessary to speak further than to add that they were quite equal to their previous performances, The favourite opera, "Maritana," Is announced for this evening, J

CABLEGRAMS.

[Reuters Telegrams.]

CATHOLIC HIERARCHY AND THE

LAND BILL.

| LONDON, April 28. The Catholic hierarchy in Ireland demand material alterations in the Irish Land Bill now before Parliament. They denounce the provisions of the measure generally; but particularly clauses providing for grants to facilitate emigration. In the House of Commons to-day the Irish Land Bill was again under considera tion, hut the debate was further adjourned. THE BOERS AND THE NATIVES. CAPETOWN, April 28. News has been received from Transvaal to the effect that the relations between the Boers and the Natives are of a very unsatis-; factory character, and it is feared that troubles will arise between them, THE INDIA MYSTERY. MELBOURNE, Saturday. When the owner of the steamer India was arrested yesterday arms and a log book criminating the vessel were found in his possession. THE TROUBLE WITH BRADLAUGH. LONDON, April 28. In the House of Commons to-day, Lord John Manners, on behalf of the Conserva tive party, gave notice of motion declaring that the Bill to be introduced by Mr Labourchere to enable Mr Bradlaugh to take the oath of allegiance would bnly produce further confusion without arriving at a settlement of the ques tion. FRENCH INVASION OF TUNIS. PARIS, April 23. It has transpired that tbe commander of the French troops iv Tuuis has received orders to March against the capital, and the force is therefore advancing with the utmost speed. COMMERCIAL, LONDON, April 28. Consols have advanced to 101 g. Adelaide wheat, ex warehouse, per 49611)8, 495; Adelaide floor, ex warehouse, per2Bolbg., remains at 345. New Zealand wheat, ex ship, is 455. I The total reserve in notes and bullion Iv the Hank of England is £15,900,000. Australian tallow : Best beef, per cwt., 345; best mutton, 375. The bank rate of discouut lias fallen from 3 to 1J per cent., and the market rate from 2i to 2_ per cent. BANK OF NEW SOUTH WALES. SYDNEY, April 29.

The ordinary half-yearly meeting of the shareholders of the Bank of New South Wales was hell here to-day, to receive the report of the (director- for the half-year, which ended on the 31st of March. The balance-sheet showed that the profits for the half-year amount to £93,0G6, to which has to be added the balance carried forward from the previous half-year, £2523. giving a total sum available for division of £95,559. The following appropriations were reccom meuded : To the payment of a dividend at the rate of 15 per cent, per annum, £75,000 ; bonus at the rate of 2_ per cent, per annum, £12,500 j carried to reserve fund, £5000 ; leavinsra balance to be car ried forward of £459. The report was adopted by the meeting.

COMMERCIAL.

SYDNEY, April 29.

Hennessy's brandy—case, 37^: bulk quarters, 12s 3d; kerosene—Diamond, Is 9d per gallon ; Devoe's, Is lOd ; sugar

-Company's No, 1 pieces, per ton, £36 ; New Zealand wheat, per bushel, 4s Gd ; New Zealand oats, per bushel, 2s 9d ; maize per GO lbs., 3s; tobacco-haven's Twist, per lb., Is 5d ; candles—De R. J.s, per lb., B|d ; De R. J.s, per lb., Sd.

AUSTRALIAN.

MELBOURNE, this day

ATTEPMT TO ROB A BANK,

An attempt was made last night to break into the Bank of Victoria at Seymour, in the North-eastern dittrict. The Manager, however, came across the burglars, who were frightened off by his revolver.

OWNER OF TBE INDIA ARRESTED. MELBOURNE, April 29. The owner of the India has been arrested. SUGAR MARKET. MELBOURNE, April 29. Mauritius advices to the 19th Inst, report that 265 tons of sugar were loading for Lytteltou. The tone of tbe market is un changed. The crops have been improved by seasonable weather.

FIRE AT CHRISTCHURCH.

(BY TELEGRAriI, OWN CORRESPONDENT,

CHRISTCHURCH, this day. Early this morning a grocer's shop and house, belonging to A. J. Hulnie, was partially destroyed by fire. Mrs Hulme and children escaped in their night-dresses. The furniture and stock was totally de stroyed, and the building gutted. The total loss is about £1,100. Tho insurances are — Victoria, £400; Standard, £400; South British, £600 ; Transatlantic, £200. The origin of the lire is unknown.

BOAT RACE.

PENGUIN V. MARTIN SWALLOW,

A SAILING race between tho open boats Penguin and Martin Swallow for £5 a side, took place in the harbour at 3.30 p.m. yes terday. The course lay from the Wynyard Pier, round Drunken Bay Buoy and back Mr Hewson acted as starter. The Martin Swallow had windward position at starting, but her opponent speedily worked ahead, and then to windward of her, eventually winning by twenty-five minutes.

"OLD ENGLAND AND NEW ZEALAND."

Mr A. Boardman delivered a very In structive lecture last evening in All Saint's school-room on "Old Englaud and New Zealand," in aid of All Saint's funds. The Key. E. N. Bree occupied the chair, and in a few remarks introduced the well-known lecturer. In the course of his remarks, Mr Bree said, the church authorities had done their beat to steer themselves of the breakers of debt, and if they continued to act as they had done in Christian combination, he had no doubt of the entire success of their finan cial matters at the end of the year, but this would depend on the sympathy, and he might say allegiance, of the people to God's Church. In money matters the parishioners of All Saints had not been backward, but the liberality displayed had been confined to a certain number. What they wanted to take root was that each should do some portion of the sacrifice. The Misses Henderson having performed a pianoforte duet, Mr Boardman rose, amidst applause, and proceeded with his lecture, illustrative of his late European travels and observations. He gave a graphic descrip tion ot his journey from this city by land and water, minutely describing the peoples' manners and customs of the countries through which be passed. The lecture was full and interesting throughout. Mr Board man visited the citfes of the East, and described scenes in Palestine, Egypt, Italy, and France, and particularly those of Uld England. His picturesque sketches of Venice were exceedingly graphic, illustra tive of its history—its canals, streets, bridges, St. Mark's Church, &_., and then proceeded to Milan, describing the grand plain ot Lombardy through which they passed, alluding to the entire absence of fences, the industry of the population, and the fact tbat no cattle were allowed at large. Mr Boardman saw some of the grandest scenes of classical Italy ; and saw the Bay of Naples, which was considerably larger than Auckland harbour, but not more beautiful under a bright Bky. Mount Vesuvius reminded him of Bangitoto, with fires belching from its summit, but on a larger scale. In passing through the ceme tery of Milan, he noticed on the tombstones photographs of deceased persons let into the stones. The lecturer spoke in high terms of the museum of Naples, and minutely dwelt upon the ruins of Home, describing the Amphitheatre, the Church of St. Peter, &c, and the Vatican, and paid a high tribute to the Popes of Rome for the services they had ren dered to art. He then briefly referred to Paris, and the trip thence to Calais, Dover and London, alluding feelingly to his emo tions on again landing in Old England, after an absence of 18 years. The last part of the lecture related to England, tbe con dition of the classes, and a comparison with New Zealand, and he expressed himself entirely in favour of this country, The usual vote of thanks was accorded to Mr Boardman for bis really good lecture; also, to the Rev Mr Bree for presiding,

THE TARARUA BROKEN UP.

Several People Drowned.

DUNEDIN, this morning. The steamer Tararua parted amidships and has broken np.

Several passengers on board were drowned, the people ashore being unable to render any assistance.

SECOND DESPATCH.

Account of the Catastrophe.

A Terrible Story.

DUNEDIN, this morning,

The "Star's" special arrived at.Wynd ham at 2.30 Saturday morning.

The tidings from the wreck are terrible

The Tararua struck on Otara reef, half a mile from the shore, at 5 o'clock yesterday morning, it is supposed, during a heavy fog.

The captain and chief mate were below at the time she struck.

The engineer tried to reverse the engine and broke his leg.

The women rushed on deck in their night-dresses, but the heavy sea soon washed most of them off.

BOATS SWAMPED,

Three boats V7ere got out, bnt were swamped. One got away seaward and one came ashore, landing five or six men.

The Bteamer parted amidships, and a num ber of persons perished.

Several are still clinging to the wreck. A man with a child in his arms is lashed

to the rigging,

A number of settlers are on the beach anxious to render assistance, and a great many are turning heartsick at seeing their fellow-creatures perish before their eyes, aud unable to render help.

The total number ashore is 12 men,so far.

It is supposed tbat all the women aud children perished. he beach is strewn with wreckage aud cargo. Only ono body had been washed ashore.

Last night the cries wero heartrending, when the people on the wreck saw those on shore leaving at dark.

It is believed the Tararua had 100, all told, on board.

The William Akers was wrecked on the same reef four years ago, and the Golhetburg previously struck on it.

LATER.

Only Sixteen Lives Saved.

Only sixteen are believed to be saved, all supposed to be sailors.

THE LATEST.

The Hawea Could Not Reach the Wreck.

The Steamer Completely Broken,

BLUFF, this day.

The Hawea called in to land letter.. She could not communicate with the wreck 'his morning. Tho Tararua is broken up and wreckage strewn everywhere.

The Hawea reports that the Tararna has disappeared,

Seventeen in all are supposed to be saved.

She picked up a boat containing tho second officer, Airs Bill, and six of the

The Kakanui and Hawea have gone to try and render any assistance.

THE SUEZ MAILS ABOARD.

[BY CABLE.]

MELBOURNE, Saturday

Arrived : Union Company's Arawata, from Blafi. It is announced that Mr Berry has arranged to delay the departure of the Suez mail steamer next week by 24 hours In consequence ot the mishap to the Tararua so that the New Zealand mails may, if possiblo, arrive in time to be sent on.

THE WRECKED STEAMER.

The Tararua is an iron screw-steamship of 140 horse power and 563 tons nett register. She was built at Dundee in 18G4 She was 222 ft Gin long, 2Sft wide, and 16ft "2in deep. The Tararua was originally built for McMeeban, Blackwood, and Co., of Australia, and traded between Aus tralia and New Zealand for a number of years. Recently she was purchased by the Union S.S. Company, and since that lime has traded under their flag.

AUCKLAND CARGO. The principal cargo shipped nt this port for Melbourne was 222 casks of limejuice by Donald and Edenborough. It was insured in tho New Zealand office for £800.

THE PASSENGERS.

Ihe following is as complete a list of pas sengers as tbe Union Company are able to s supply:—From Dunedin to Melbourne : Saloon-Mr W. 0. Ramsay, Mr J. 0. Eva; steerage—T. Rae, George Grey, James Young, P. Anderson, Wm. Dobson, J. Dob ' son, J. Bainbridge, Harry A. Cook, C. Shriv, M. Dowdall, H. N. Mrs JE. W. M. Downes. Stcerago—Mr Tholin, Mr T. O'Sullivan, Mr Williams, Mr ' Charles Holt, Mr T. Davis. From Lyttel ; ton to the Bluff: Steerage—Mr Lawrence, Mr Sharp, Mr Boyle. Prom Lyttelton to to Melbourne : Rev, J. Waterhouse, Rev, J. B. Richardson, Rev. Mr Mitchell, Rev. J. Armitage, Mr F. Connell, Dr. Camp bell, wife, five children, aud female servant, Mrs W. B, Jone*, Mr John Gordon, Mr J. WaterhoußC, Rev. Chas. Gough, Mr Craw ford, Mr Gillingham. Steerage—Mr and Mra Hill and child, Mr J. "Wallace, Mr William Young, Mr B. Han son, Mr J. Dewar, Mr T. Jones, G. Andrew, John B_rry, Robert Wright, George Robins, George Martin, Anderson, Robert Brown. From Dunediu to Hobart: Steerage—Mr and Mrs Byrant. From Dunedin to Bluff : Saloon—Mr Bailey. From Sydney to Bluff: Saloon—Mr R. Rodgers, From Auckland jto Hobart: Steerage—Miss Mary Kelly. From Auck land to Melbourne : Saloon—Mr Tom Bell. Steerage—Mrs Denz, Messrs Chatterton and Stomah, From Tauranga for Hobart: Saloon—Mrs Brennan and 3 children. From Napier to Melbourne : Steerage—Mr J. Daly. From "Wellington to the ' the Bluff : Steerage —Mr Penman. From Wellington to Melbourne : Saloon—Mr C. Burgett, Mr S. T. B. Marsh, Mr and Mrs Wm. White. Mr Daniel Davis, Mr Carl Kolberg, Mr Neil Gough, Mr Wm. Green, Mr W. Basset, Mr J. Ash worth. THE OFFICERS AND CREW. The officers and others are :—Master, T. G. Garrard; Chief Officer, Mr Lindsay ; Second Officer, Mr Maloney; Chief Engineer, Alexander Munro; second do., Alexander Livingstone; third do., Andrew Sutherland ; purser, W. B. Jones ; carpen i tor, John Morrison; chief steward, C, '■ Allen ; stewardess, Miss Aitkin. Crew (so ' far as known):—s. Johnston, T. Dixon, ' C. Stewart, F. Deraz, J. Gibb, K. McDavitt, D. Corbet, Frauk - Phole, S. Armsted, Wm. Brien, "Wm. Smith, W. Collins, Chas. Silver, J. Weston, \ J. Burnett, G. Horan, T. Nicholson. J H. Jolson, W. Adams, T. Armsted, James Maher, James Warren, Robert Burwood, \ T. Haynos, W. Davidson, A. Mickaiiney, ; and four names unknown.

THE CHRISTCHURCH PASSENGERS.

CHRISTCHURCH. this day.

' The following is a list of the passengers ■ booked by tho Tararua :—Doctor and Mrs ' Campbell, five children, and servant, S. C. Gillingham, Joseph Wallace, Benjamin ' Hanson, Mr nnd Mrs Hill and child, Carl Kolberg, Thos. Jones, John M. Dean, John 1 Gordon, Wm. White, J. Scown, (all for Lon ' don). J. Ashworth, J. Waterhouse, Rev ■ Mr Waterhouse, W. Green. W. Bassett, Cbas. Gongh, MrsW. B-Jones, E. Conolly, E. Mitch-11, R, J, Armitage, Rev. J. B. Richardson, all for Melbourne, the last four being Christchurch representatives for the 1 Wesleyan Conference ; Mr Lawrence for Bluff. [ News of the drowning of the passengers per Tararua, caused a profound sensation here. Several highly respected citizens . were on board, some being en route to England. A LUCKY MISS. L. Rogers, of Invercargill, was not a pas senger. He missed his passrge at Port Chalmers. G. Wiltshire has te bejadded to the list of those who joined the vessel at Wellington,

THE WELLINGTON PASSENGERS.

"WELLINGTON, this day

The Tararua disaster created a profound sensation here, several well-known resi dents being on board. A nephew of Mr Oliver supposed to be among the lost. Captain Garrard is brother of the manager of one of the largest businessess here. Downes was defendant in the recent stamp case.

MORE PASSENGERS.

It is known that several people booked and joined the vessel at Port Chalmers. Of these, Dennes English, Wm. English, Alex. McKenzie Shearers are known to be aboard. OLD SILVER. ! The Bank of New Zealand £4000 worth j old silver in the Tararua. Insured in Mcl ' bourne offices.

ROBBERY AT THE CITY COUNCIL OFFICES.

There was considerable excitement at tbe City Council chambers this morning, when it became known that a most impudent robbery had been committed during the night. It appears from the information imparted by the Town Clerk that the City Auditors, Messrs Eraser and White, were hard at work from about 7-30 o'clock till 11, goin_ over the city accounts. With them was Mr Brodie, City Treasurer, and Mr Pain, Assistant Collector. The last-named gentleman left at half-past nine o'clock. At about 11 p.m. the auditor and treasurer left, and were careful that the gas was completely turned off. The offices were then safely locked by Mr Brodie, aad everything carefully attended to. At about a quarter to seven this morning, Mr Taut, the messenger, arrived, and before he ascended tbe stairs found the front pastage door, the office door at the landing, and the Treasurer's and Collector's offices, all open and pushed back. The gas, which had been carefully turned off the previous evening, was found burning ou the landing and in the office, but turnei down low. The messenger, on seeing that something was wrong, at cnce reported the circumstance, and nothing was done till the Collector arrived. When this gentleman arrived an investigation was theu made,, and they dis covered that the safe had been opened, and the cash-box and contents taken away, and the safe properly locked again. Making a search about the premises, they found the cash box lying iv Upton and C'o.'s yaid broken open, and all the coin.s and notes abstracted, leaving the cheques aod other memos. The amount of gold, silver, and notes was something over £20 and the cheque about £31, A large spike nail was found, and with this the burgular had forced open the box. It seems that the duplicate keys of tbe safe are kept by the treasurer and collector, and tbe treasurers' key had been left on his table, and the thief found it, and then secured hia prize. Mr T. L. White says that when he came last evening, be imagined he heard footsteps, but thought it was Mr Payne returning for some purpose. Not hearing tbe footsteps continued he paid no attention to it. The Mayor and other* have been enquiring into the affair to-day, and the case is now in the Detectives' hands. No doubt a public enquiry will be held. This is a second edition of that done, some time ago at Messrs Cosgrave's office. The thief evidently knows the whole locality, and is an adept in his business.

FIRE IN WATERLOO QUADRANT.

A FEW minutes after one o'clock this after noon a fire broke out in the roof of the house in Waterloo Quadrant in the occupa tion of Mr Frith, photographer. The Princes-street fire bell was immediately rung by a person near the spot, aad, fortunately, it occurring in the day-time, help was immediately at band. Constable Kenyon, and Filesch a German sailor ran to the place, aud with the help of Mons. A. de St. Croix, the flames were subdued in less than a quarter of an hour. The action of the seaman and the Constable were prai«eworthy, and as Constable Kenyon had ruined hia clothes by his vigorous efforts to put out the fire, a representative of one of the Insurance Companies who was present, told him he would be rasponsibleforanewsnit. Super intendent Hughes aud his active brigade were speedily ou the spot but _s tbe fire was out their services were net brought into requisition Several hundred persons crowded around the building, but were kept at a respectful distance by the police. The fire resulted from sparks falling on the roof of Mr Firth's house from Mons, de St. Croix,s chimney. The home and adjoining buildings are owned by Mrs Onthwaite, and portions of her property on previous occasions, have narrowly escaped destruction, We understand tbe houses are insured, but to what amount we are not in a position to state. Some recognition should also be mede to Filesch, for the pluck and presence of mind which he displayed. His clothes were also completely ruined.

SCINTILLATIONS.

"Be brief; lor it is with words as with sun beams : the more they are 00-dens-d the deeper they burn."—Sodthbs.

The old obnoxious buildings in the Albert Barracks and the obnoxious fences on the hillsidcj are being rapidly swept away. *

Mr Panton, who was concerned in the dog fighting case yesterday, wants it stated that he; was proprietor of the dog Toby, not the more obstreperous animal, Jack.

During 1880 4,946 miles of railroad have been built in the United States.

Tne barber's apprentice Is usually a strap' ping fellow.

"Gforge Elliot" is said to have been the only woman in the civilised world who has never been photographed. Herbert Spencer, the social philosopher is in delicate health and devotes himself to. the complication of his autobiography. What did Mr Sheeban mean by saying at the Cambridge Farmers' Club that "If the large landowners of the district would not put their hands in their pockets and sup port the Club he would have to join Sir George Grey again, and go in for cutting up the waite lands into 100 acre blooks?"

Mr R. H. D. Fergussoa has harvested 40 bushels of wheat to the acre ou his Gorton estate.

In the case of Mackay v. Proudfoot, the Court has ordered that a pretty little sum of £20,000 shall be paid into the bank to the credit of both partners, not to be touched without their mutual consent.

The barque Thurso, from the Cape, which has arrived at Lyttelton, reports that the crew of the iron barque |India had been taken there, that vessel, which was bound for Adelaide with iron, having foundered at sea.

Pheasant shooting commences on Thursday. The killing of hen pheasants Is prohibited.

Mr Stanford's Cup was not awarded at the last Ponsonby Regatta. It is to be offered by another race fixed by the Regatta Committee.

The Government intend to establish a parcels delivery system. Mr Ormond has found the bush settlers of Hawke's Bay in great distress. Sir Arthur and Lady Gordon attended the Wellington Theatre last evening. Barone.B Burdett-Coutts, when young and reputed to be worth £4,000,000, was wooed in vain by the eldest son of the Duke of Norfolk and by Louis Napoleon.

2,000 sharks have been collected for the Kingite meeting at Hikurangi. Tho Board of Education yesterday said they had no power to assist the Whangarei High School.

Albert White has agreed to scull Heme for £100 a side and the Championship of New Zealand, at Wellington on July 25th. An old author quaintly remarks :—Avoid arguments with ladies. In spinning yams among silks and satin—a man is sure to be worsted and twisted.

A Chicago physician says that probably 20,000 people in that city are injuring their health and endangering their lives by using hair cosmetics and face powders.

FOUNDERING OF THE S.S. TAUPO

SHE GOES UNDER STERN

FOREMOST.

Loss of Valuable Machinery.

OUR telegrams from Tauranga last evening annoudccd that the s.s. Staffa with the Taupo iv tow had started for Auckland, and that the s.s. Wellington would relieve her on the way np. When this was made known in town it was decided to despatch the ' s.s. lona to her assistance directly npbnher return from Russell. Accordingly at an early hour this morning Captain Stephenson left the Queen-street Wharf and steamed round the Heads. During this time an eager crowd, perhaps numbering hundreds, had congregated on the wharf, and their di_may ! can be better imagined than described when the lona was seen a few hours after return ; ing alone, and when she reported that the ! Wellington had been seen outside, bnt alone and without the Taupo. What had become of the latter vessel was not known 1 to anyone on board, for they had held no communication with the Wellington, and it therefore remained for the anxious crowd to wait for. that vessel's arrival She was signalled at 10 a.m., and by 11 a.m. 1 had come alongside the wharf. While she was a few yards off the quession was asked a dozen times " Where is the Taupo, what have you done with her ?" and to those on board"the steamer almost with one accord pointed over the side, and downwards. The greatest apprehensions were at once realised, and a feeling of genuine regret prevaded the minds of the onlookers, who were in no way lax of expressing it. To the courtesy of Captain Farqnhar and Mr D. Gouk we are indebted for the greater part of the account of the vessels career since leaving Taurauga Harbour :—The s.s. Staffa took tbe Tanpo in tow at 2 p.m. yesternoon in Tanranga Harbour, the latter vessel having on board Mr D. Gouk and fourteen men. The Staffa succeeded in towing her a distance of about four miles outsicfe the harbour—to Karewha, where her charge was taken over by the Welling ton (5.30pm.) One of the pumps on board the Taupo having been kept going about twenty minutes every half-hour since she left the harbour. After the Wellington took her in tow and up to about eight o'clock all seemed to go well, and but one pnmp was kept going. Suddenly, however, her occupants became aware that something serious was the matter, for in spite of all their efforts, and notwithstanding the fact that another pump had been started, tbe water seemed to be gaining on them. The * water came in in such quantities that it was found impossible for the two pumps to heave it up. Mr D. Gouk then shut the engine-room off from the after hold, aud this had the effect of allowing the pumps to again get the water under. A quarter of an hour after, however, the water was seen to be again rising and all efforts to keep the vessel up seemed use less, the only question being how long she would keep afloat, and what could b3 saved from her. Immediately the men on board, witn the exception of Mr D. Gouk aod his foreman, Mr C. Clarke, and were about to pnll for the Wellington. Mr Gcuk remonstrated w/th them, but could only induce _ one man — the engineer — to aemain, for without his assistance they could no nothing. The remainder of the men were then taken on board the steamer by Captain Faiquhar, while the three who were left made another effort to get the water under. They could uot succeed, however, owing to the fact that a greater number of hands were re quired to carry water for the engines, and the task had eventually to be given np. The Wellington wa* then getting _o far aheae that the signal was given to " cease towing," and Mee-is Gouk, Clark, and the engineer, after collecting a ft v. clothes, tools, tarpaulin, &c, got into the boat and rowed to her. It was then eo__idared_ advisable to clear the two -teamers, but it did not prove such an easy matter, and event-ally Mr Gauk got on to the Taupo's anchor and loosed the rope, and then letnrned to tho v ellingtoe. He repottea that the Taapo was still making water, but would be a long time of Binding. The boats were then hauled up and ail ropes being cast oft, the vessel separated. Tne Wellington steamed cloase to her until twenty minutes to eleren o'clock, the latter sinking very rapidly. There was a lighs in the smoking-room aft, it could be seen gradually lowering and then suddenly go out, showing that she could not remain above water many minutes longer. This was the moment of excitement. The passengers crowded on deck—some excited, others frightened. One lady is reported to have gone so far as to throw her arms round the neck of a prominent officer of the ship, imploring him to save her— such was the terror she was in as she saw the great great vessel sinking beside them. At 10.40 p.m., the bow of tne Taupo was seen to rise several feet out of water, and the whole vessel dissapeared stern foremost "beneath the waves. The only life lost being that of a poor dog, who refused to leave her in spite of much coaxing. The noise heard as the vessel sank is described as like to a heavy thunderclap that could be heard for miles round, and so terrific that some of the onlookers thought their end had come. In a few moments all was calm again, and the chart being consulted it was found that the Taupo had sunk abont mid way between Katikati and Mayor Island, and abont eleven miles from Karewha, in 38 fathoms of water. This was the " last of the Taupo," and so Captain Farqnhar, although much regret ting having to leace her after the measure of success achieved, had to come on to Auckland and leave her on the bottom, for which spot she always seemed to have a particular liking. The vessel herself will not be the only loss sustained by the shareholders, for she contained much valuable machinery and other lifting gear. There were two portable engines on board—one belonging to Messis T. and S. Morrin, an the other to Messrs Porter and Co.—the former, along with some other article's, being insured by Mr Gouk for £300 in the Standard, and th latter we believe is also insured to its ful value, Two costly cedtrifogal pumps have also sunk in her as well as tbe diving dress a large quantity of chasn and sevoral chests of tools and bundles of clothiug belonging to the men. ' We understand that during the last day or two Mr Gilfillan en deavoured an ensurauce on the steamer her self, but did not succeed, and so the owners who were looking fotward in the expectation of realising something handsome oat of her recovery, axe crievously disappointed. These gentlemen have the sympathy of the public, who, all along, have admired their spirit of perseveiance and enterprise, and it i 3 greatly to be re | rgetted that they did not gain the end for I which they so untiringly strove. To Captain i Farquhar too and to Mr D. Goak great credit is due, both gentlemen having stuck to her from first to last, and we are sure no one is more sorry that the last attempt was not successful than those two gentlemen, and should they ever have the job to take another steamer off the rocds we wish them gteater success. The shareholders in the s.s. Taupo were Messrs Greenleafe, Porter, Winter, and the contractor Mr D. Gouk, the latter gentle man being a considerable lOßer by the loss of the machinery and lifting gear.

TIMARU RACES.

(BY TELEGRAPH.— TRUSS ASSOCIATION.)

TIMARU, Friday.

Selling Hack Hurdle Race, £0 sove. distance, 1_ mile, Kelly's Johnny (Nicholls) 1 Masefield's Parnell (Mr Tosswel') ... 2 J. W. Burgess' Baron (Joyce) ... 3 Winter Oaks Handicap, of 50 soys.; distance, 1J mile, H. Horsford's The Joker, syrs. 6st. 71bs. (Allan) ' 1 W. Walters' Billingsgate, 4yra. 9st (Butler) 2 G. Bates' Hilda, 4yrs. 9st. (Wattie) ... 3 Joker was lauded the winner by twenty lengths. Time, 2mins. 24secs. Consolation Handicap, of 30 soys, Post entry, 1 soy. Distance, 1 mile, G. Bates' The Poet, 7st. 31bs. (Butler)... 1 J. Chaafe's Nautilus, 3yrs, 7st. lOlbs, (Thompson) ... , 2 W. Walters' Billingsgate, 9at (Wattie)... 3

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR SATURDAY. APRIL 30



Special Advertisements. 11/riLNE AND QHOYCE HAVK NOW OPKNKD UP, ex Syden ham and Oxford, A Complete Assortment of Autumn and Winter Goods. The following are Fully Stocked with all the Latest Bt____ :— Millinery and Mantle Department Costume Department Underclothing aod Baby Linen Department Hosiery and Haberdashery Department Fancy Dres3 and Trimming Department 80s and Satin Department Linen, Calico, and Flannel Department Boys' Clothing Department. TROUSSEAUX AND LAYETTES SUPPLIED Al THE SHORTEST NOTICE, The above Goods are from the First Londoj Houses, are the Latest Styles, of a very Buperioi description and quality, and the Pbioeb _>__. competition. S% Discount for Prompt Cash. MILNE & CHOYCE, QUEEN AHD WELLESLEY STREETS. TTANDSOME WINTER COSTU ME! NEW PARIS MILLINERY. CHOICE AND FASHIONABLE MANTLE? OASHMERES. CKAPE CLOTHS. And Other Fashionablo Dress Materials tgr In All The New Shades. "®» BLACK AND COLOURED SILK! And SATINS, op Superb Quality. Plain and Fancy VELVETS AND VELVETEENS. CHENILLE FRINGE AND DRESS BUTTONS Jn all the Fashionable Shades. Plush, Silk, and Satin Ribbons, op Superior Quality, at Low Prices REAL INDIAN EMBKOIDEKY. Combining Handsome Patterns and Durability LADIES' and CHILDREN'S HOSHCRS- In all the New Shades, of Unequalled Quality AT J^ ATTRAY ,, Deapeey, Clothing, Hosiery, Mantle and Millinery Establishment, New Zealand House, 66, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. Opposite The Bank Of New Zealand], r_-_ "COKOMANDEL MAIL CONTAINS the , Latest and Most Reliable Infqrmatiqi Respecting the TIKI and COROMANDEL GOLDFIELDS, Parties desirous of seourlng copies of thi above should Rive in their names at once to thi Auckland Agent-Mr. E. Wayte. Bookseller Queen-street. Arraneemonta are now complete for a regulai delivery every Saturday morning ■ J. H. WITHEFORD. Coromandel, March 2?, ; i •.



Special Advertisements. vy I N X Js & "O" A L L HAVE REMOVED FROM FORT-STREET TO THEIR NEW PREMISE S, IN SHORTLAND-STREKT. A MERICAN W rALTHAM W rATCHES. I AWARDED I THE ONLY I TWO FIRST PRIZES, MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION, 1880. Higitkb Award than any other exhibitor received. SINGER'S SEWING MACHINES. An Economy in every Household. SINGER'S SEWING MACHINES. New Improvements without extra cost, SINGER'S SEWING MACHINES Willjlast a lifettme in constant work. SINGER'S SEWING MACHINES. 10 per cent discount for cash. SINGER'S SEWING MACHINES Easy terms. Within themeansof tho poorest SINGER'S SEWING MACHINES. Easy terms. No addition to the price. SINGER'S SEWING MACHINES Will earn their cost in a few months. SINGER'S SEWING MACHINES Best terms to Wholesale Buyer.. SINGERS SEWING MACHINES, Write for addres3 of nearest Agent. SINGER'S SEWING MACHINES Send for Price List to SINGER MANUFACTURING COMPANY No. 166a, Queen-street, Auckland. SINGER'S SEWING MACHINES Sales exceed half a million annually. The SINGER Manufactcr-xg Company have opened a Wholesale and Retail Depo at lt'.A. QueeE-3:reet, Auckland. SINGER'S SEWING MACHINES Hand or Treadl", at will. SINGER'S SEWING MACHINES Established over 30 years. SINGER'S SEWING MACHINES The most approved In all countries. SINGER'S SEWING MACHINE! Have received 160 Firat-cla.3 Model*. SINGER'S SEWING MACHINES The Beat for the Family. Easiest to learn. SINGER'S SEWING MACHINES The best for the Dressmaker. Mostdarable, J OINGEK'S SEWING MACHINES IO Best for the Tailor. Sews strongest seams. SINGER'S SEWING MACHINES Best for tho Bootmaker, light or heavy worl SINGER'S SEWING MACHINE Sew finest muslins and heaviest cloths. 1 _ t MEMO. TO THE PUBLIC. Ci'.y Hall Arcade, r Queen-street, Auckland. Twelve months ago we initiated the O f operative Cash System, and our customei 1 during that time have reaped the advantage . of a Co-operative Society without takin i any risk themselves. . GARLICK Se CRANWELL. f • MEMO. We thank yon for the earnest support dnrin j the past year, and your unmistakable ye: 5 diet that you appreciate our endeavours t i (five theCashbuyeraconsiderableadvantag over the Credit purchaser, i GARLICK & CRANWELL. ! MEMO. f Our percentage of profit on Rrapery, Clothinf ' Millinery, and Fancy Goods has been ver ) small Indeed, and had not our Returnß bee r greatly increased, it wonld have proved > loss. I GARLICK & CRANWELL. ; MEMO. WINTER, 1881. We havetthe pleasure to inform yon our Autum i and Winter Stock is now open, contafnini c numerous Novelties, special attention ba , been paid to the selection of Dress Good i with Trimmings to match. We assure yo i we have the greatest variety an cheapest lines in Dreßses to be found i Auckland, and the Fancy Departmei bristles with French, English, and Foreiar Articles of beautiful texture and delicat finish. Kindly inspect our Stock and judg for yourselves. j GARLICK & CRANWELL. Enumeration of Some op the Lines i Various Departments— - IN DRBSSKS: The "Handkerchief Costume Is one thi will be a favourite ; the material is c: 1 cellent, colours good, and is both Usefi and Stylish. " Vel vet kens " will command attention Velveteens—Plain. Stamped, and Pomp: donr, in all the fashionable colour.. Silk Plushes, will he used for Trimming We have these in Various Qualities an » all the Leading ehades. Silk and Cashmere Ponreadonrs, for Trin ming Costumes. Parisian Costumes Princess Cloths Alexandra Cords Cyprus Cords French Estamines Repps and Poplir • French Merinos Cashmeres \ Carmalites. Beiges, Serzes (all wool) [ Persian Cords Russell Cords Louisa Velveteen in Black ano colours ■ Matalasse Cloth, job line half its value Fancy Flannelettes, Stockingettes Grampian Tweeds, Jacket Cloths _ Black and Coloured Lustres, Sec, Sec GARLICK & CRANWELL. Our is 6d Black SUk U worth your inspection SILKS: Black Gros Grain, Gros de Pay AU the New Shades of Coloured Silks for th Season Buyers of Sliks easily discern the advantage c the Co-operative Cash System GARLICK & CRANWELL. . Ladles' and Children-' Ulsters and Waterpro.i 1 Ladies' Cashmere, Wool-knitted Jerseys Ladies' Black and Fancy Cloth Jackets Ladies' Dolmans, Children's Jackets Ladies' Hats and Bonnets in Plush, Chip, Strai Seal-skin, Beaver, Fur, and Velvet STYLES IN HATS AND BONNETS: Boat Sh__e. Princess, Tarn o'dhantei I__3_lxy. Florence, Tyrone, MarlborouK and various other makes GARLICK Se CRANWELL. Black Chenille and Colored Pompaaonr Fringe Lisse and Tarlatan Ruffling, in great variety i Lappet Lace and numerous other kinds Plush Ribbon. Fur Trimmings Chenille do.. Chenille Shawls Kilted do.. Scarves, Collarettes r Black and Coloured Plumes • Chenille and Mourning Flowers Immense Stock of Fancy Ribbons Ladies' bilk, Satin, Lustre and Felt Skirts GARLICK & CRANWELL. Winter Gloves and Hosiery Gloves, Fur Tops, and Fancy Makes Black and Coloured Jersey Gloves 2-.niton Josephine Blk Kid Gloves, 3/3 "i 6 h " ,',' " i/6 fs P eclj 18,. „ „ ~ W) "Magio" and "Removable" Cover Umbrellas GARLICK fc CRANWLL. Boy's and Youth's Overcoats, New Ulstirs Men's Ulsters and Overcoats, from 22s 6d Men's Geelong Tweed Trousers and Vests, cheai Capital Boy's Galatea Suits, from 16s 6d New Zealand Flannel Shirts and Drawers Men's Suits, Morning and Frock Coats Kaiapoi and Mosgell'i weeds, and other makes Flax. White, Crimean, and various kinds o Shirts Men's and Boy's Hats, Cans, new styles Special Line Boys' Fur Capa, 2s lldl All at Co-operative Cash Prices. GARLICK & CRANWELL. MANCHESTER DEPARTMENT- Cretonnes, Lace and Mnslin Curtains, from 33 6d New Zealand Blankets, "Roslyn,"" Kaiapoi,' "Mosgeil" I Sheetings, Qnilts, Damasks, Dimities Calicoes, Hollands, Flannels, &c., &o. In different colours—the new Twilled Flannel GARLICK Se CRANWELL. MEMO. Out of the Thousands ot Customers who have taken advantage of the Pnre Cash System, there are hundreds who are competent judges of the true value of goods. Their continued support is a proof of the benefits derived from our new principle of trans acting business. GARLICK & CRANWELL. A We shall rigidly adhere to the Co / \ operative Cash System for another / p.\ year, and refuse, as hitherto, /OS. \to open ant new accounts for >. — /Drapery and Clothing Goods. \ G.o./ GARLICK & CRANWELL, \ / CITY HALL ARCADE, V Queen-street, Auckland. We would remind you that the HOUSE FURNISHING DEPARTMENT AND CABINETMAKING IN ALL ITS BRANCHES Is carried on with aa much energy as ever, For particulars see Advertisement in To morrow's issue. GAELICS & CJRANWELL.



Spocial Advertisements. * UTUMN AND INTER DRAPERY AND CLOTHING. RUSHBROOK AND BRIDGMAN Are now bringing forward their Stock of NEW GOODS FOR THE SHASON, ALL SELECTED WITH GREAT CARE AND WELL ROUQHT. Splondid Value in Blankets and Ruga Flannels, Shirtings, and all plain Goods A Choice Lot of New Dres3 Goods, Satin Cloth, Serge, Merino, Wincey, &c. Trimmings and Buttons Job Lines In Fancy Dress Goods, very cheap Ladies' Jackets and Ulsters Girls* and Maids' Ulsters Umbrellas, Hosiery, Ribbons, &c. A LARGE STOCK OF CLOTHING TO SELECT FROM OF ALL KINDS, FOR BOYS AND MEN. OVERCOATS, ULSTERS, & MACINTOSHES. Large Selection of COLONIAL AND IMPORTED TWEEDS. STRONG MATERIAL FOR BOYS' WEAR, SERGES, SeC. 5 . Discount (is In the £) allowed off all CASH Purchases of 20a and Upwards. "OUSHBROOK & T3RIDGMAN, [Opposite the Army and Navy Hotel], Upper Quekn-strket, auckland. m W- H 1 C X S U N, 1o SURVEYOR (late inspector survey department), South British Buildings. land broker, Licensed to transact business under tho pro visions of the Land Transfer Act Charge for preparing Docd of Transfer, Mort gage, or Lo-so under Act, whon value of pro perty is under £100--iO-. When value of property is over £300-SO*. For transfer of Lenss or Mortgage, or surren der o? i-ease-os.



Trads Mark, Waltha-*., Mas3.—The American Watc_ COilPA.vy, of Waltham, Massachusetts, U.S.A., hereby give notice that their Trade Mark, " Waltham, Mass.," is now registered in the Australian Colonies of Vfctoria New South Wales, and New Zealand. Proccec ings will bo taken against any person cop. ing or imitatinK same, or any vendors selling or offering for sale watches bearing colourablo imitations or in any way infringing our rights —American Watch Company. Waltham, Mass.



mr £1 Free Gifts!— The Proprietors ol Wolfe's Aromatic Schi_dam Schnapps, to inance the destruction and preront the im proper use of their wrappers and labels, and thos further protect the Public against fraud and deception, have enclosed in the wrappers, or under ho label on the quart bottles, Bince Ist October. 1878, and continue to enclose IN every DAY'S PACSIING THROUGHOUT TBB .EAR THREE £1 ORDERS, which are drawn upon the undersigned, and whi<_ will be cashfd by them on presentation. To secure these Gifts, tne PubUo must bo careful to ask for, and accept nothing but, the G_NciNE Udoipho Wolfes Schnapps, with our name upon the top label, M. Mobs & Co Wynyard Lane, Sydney.



The prettiest Rocking Chair lor any class °f r°°misthat known «s &<> Austrian Beot Wood. This style of furniture is well adapted for this climate. It is light-looking and yet very Btrong; it is suitable for either sitttng, dining or drawing-room. Garlick and Cranwell were the first to Introduce it to the Auckland public and tney have now a large assortment at lower prices than when first offered for sale just landed ex Oxford and previous shipments in Black and Walnut principally. Arm and Side Chairs, Ladies and Gents' Rocking Chairs Shon and Piano High Chairs, Childrens'Table Chairs Chlldrens Low and Arm Chair;', Settees etc' Our stock of House Furniture and Carpets is well worth inspecting. New-comers espo-iallr shoulo visit the City Hall Arcade. Residents and those about t. marry will be aided by con suiting our Book Catalogue, and will find tn our Stock such a variety that will enable them to furnish their house in a few hours, and at tbe oheapest rates. Blve per cent discount Is allowed for all cash payments on furnishing orders. Note the address-Citr Hall Arcade Queen-street, Auckland-Garlick and Cranwell' Proprietor..—__>v_„ c%



Why women au so soon, is an interrogatory that answers itself in oir knowledge of their natural proclivity to neglect the means of build ing up their frames. Kntering into the married slate, or habituated to domestic labours, they trudge and toil, and exhansiing their powers, grow callous to the results, and fall into sedentary habits. Unused to buffet with the world, thsy have nothing to call their activities rv into nlay, save within the narrow limits of *> home, little recking that a persistent and .J judicious use of Udolnho Wolfe's Schiedam ' Aromatic Schnapps will tone their systems aox.-' fit them for even higher enterprises than t__js* are wonttoespouio