SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

rirnß v> atwiiJ ™B Conine, 9.20 IlKn, V. AIKKi To . morrnw Morning, 9.7

r UNSKT.-Thlß Evening, 5.9 '" UN RISE.—To-Morrow Morning, 0.16 MXIN'B AGB.-First Quarter, Cih, 10.23 p.m.

ARRIVALS.

SATURDAY EVENING.

Reward, Bcbooner, Anderson (put back) YHSTERDAY. Columbia, scbooner, Conway, from Russell TO-DAY. City of Now York, P.M.s.s., from San Francisco, Golden Isle, schooner, Watts, for Russoll Columbia, schooner, Conway, for Tauranga

DEPARTURES.

TBSTBRDAY.

Roderick Dhu, brigantine, Robertson, for Mon-

Linda Weber, brigantino, Bell, for Whangaroa Klsinore, schooner, Stephens, for Tairna

PROJECTED DEPARTURES

Sydney-City of Now York, P.M.s.s., to-night Melbourno via South— Kingnrooma, Thursday Taranaki and South—Penguin. Monday New Plymouth and South—Penguin, May 2 Rnsaell and northern ports—lona, Monday Whangaroi and Mangapai-Glenulg, Tuesday and Friday Tauranga—Wellington, Tuesday and Thursday

VESSELS EXPECTED.

Merope, ship, from London Avona. bnrqno (W.Q.J.N.', from London ; sailed February 3 Chile, barquo (K.H.N.V.), from London; sallfld December 23 Orient, barquo (R.C.J.N.), from New York; sailed Febrnary 11 Peru, barquo (Q.F.T.G.), from London; sailed

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

March i Loch Doon, ship (L.H.G.V.), from London; to

sail March 2 Coronilla, barque (K.8.V.Q.), from London

sailed Feb. 15 Dnnkeld, barque, from London; loading Cabarfeldh, barque (S.Q.M.J.), from Sydney Thames, barquo, from Adelaido Emperor, britf, from Lyttelton; sailed April 29 Camille, brig, from New York ; loading Orwell, brigantine, from the Islands Darcy Pratt, brigantine, from Timaru Myrtle, brigantino, from Friendly Islands Kthel, brigantino, from Ilunedin Ryno, brigantino, from Roturnah Borealis. brigantine, from Lyttelton Flirt, brigantino. from Samoa Caledonia, sehoonor, from Samoa Mazeppa, schooner, from Karotonga Policeman, schooner, from Noumea Agnes Donald, schooner, from Karotonga Coronet, schooner, from Altutakl Clrrio, schooner, from Lyttelton Gael, schooner, fro;n Lovuka Saxon, schooner, from Lyttelton Torea, schooner, from Lyttolton Winifred, schooner, from New Hebrides Bstello, BChoonor, from Newcastle Taviuni, schooner, from l.evuka Atotohau. schooner, from llnrotonga Ovalau, schooner, from Karotonga Annie Wilson, schooner, from Westport Belle Brandon, echooner, from Samoa Norval, schooner, from Norfolk Island

INWAKD9 Coastwise. — Snnbeam, from Tairua; take Superior, from Pahiri; Whan garei. from Whangarei: Fairy, from Thames ; Christina, from Eussell ; Karjgatira, from Barrier.

Outwards Coastwise,—Dream, for Tairna; Ghost, for Whagapoua.

Tho brigantine Rachel Cohen cleared for tho Kalpara to-day in ballast.

The brig Wild Wave will probably bo dockod to-morrow for inspection, A quantity of timber was removed to-day.

The A.S.S. Co.'s s.s. Sonthern Cross is announced to leave for Levuka at it p.m. to morrow.

The barque Moroia left Timara for London yesterday.

The barque SyrJonhara, from this port, arrived at Lyttelton on Sunday, the 25th mat.

The schooner Marion, from Norfolk Island, appeared as "Mannum" in our issue of Satur day.

Tbo schooner Reward, which left for Whan garei on Saturday morning, put back that even ing shortly after i o'olock, having lost her jib boom during a heavy north-easter experienced off Kawau.

The barquo East Lothian will leave for New castle about Thursday next. From thence Bhe proceeds South to load with, grain probably returning again to this port.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

ARRIVALS. Lalla Rookh, s.s., Campbell, from Waitara Penguin, s.s., Malcolm, from the South

IMPORTS.

Per Lalla Rookh, from Waitara! 174 kegs, 12 boxes, and 59 jars butter. Per Penguin, from the South 1 100 basts malt, 5 sacks and 3 cases bacon, 7 oases cheese, 30 sacks oats, 15 sacks grasß seed; 25 oases flsh, U kegs butter, 2 bales hops, 1 case plants, 2 port manteaux, 13 sacks, 20 kegs, 1 truss, U cases and packages (not described).

The as. Lalla Rookh, from Waitara, brought the following passengers: — Messrs Connor, Gouth, Mnlligan, Kelly, Kowe, Doughty, Truss, lbbotson, Mynott, and three natives.

The B.s. Penguin arrived from the South yes terday forenoon. Sbe left Port Chalmera on tho 23th at 3 30 p.m., and arrived at Akaroa on tho 26th at sam.: Lyttleton at nooi same day; Wellington on the 27th, after a very rough pas sage ; Picton 28th, at SJO p.m.; Nfclson 29th, 8 a.m.; Taranaki 30th, and Onehunga wharf 9.30 a.m. on May Ist. Strong head winds and heavy sea were encountered on the evening of tho 29th. Passengers—Mieses Oakley, Salmonds (2), Collins, Homer, Brown, Partridge, Mesdames Wood, Dalen, Arthur, Brice Beale, Hia Grace the Duke of Manchester and valet, Messrs Wright, Jenkins, Williams, Jamieson, Green, Redwood, Hortot, Hansen, Owen. Wood, Dick, Bnscholz, Glohorie, Oakley, Parker, Brice, McLeod, Colonel Pearce, Partlidge, Scott, and seven steerage.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Wellington, yesterday. Arrived: Te Anau, s.s., from the North.

Why women an so soon, is an Interrogatory that answers itself in onr knowledge of thoir natural proclivity to neglect tho moans of build ing up their fruiuos. Kntering into tho married statn, or habituated to domostio labours, thoy . trudge and toil, and oxhuusting thoir powers, J grow CHilous to tho rosults, and fall into sedentary habits. Unused to buttot with the world, they have nothing to call their aptlvlties into play, save within tho narrow limits of homo; little recking that a persistent and judloious uso of Udolpho Wolfe's ychiedam Aromntlct-'ohnapps will tone their systems and fU them for ovon hlghor enterprises than they are wont toespouso

Mail Notice.

MAILS WILL CLOSE AS UNDER.— TUIB HAY. For Ruflsoll. Kawakawa, Wangaroa, and Mongonui, per lona, at 1 p.m. For Port Fitzroy, per Watorlily, at I p m. For Thames, per Kntorpriso, at 5.30 p.m. Tuesday, 3rd May. For Taranakl and Southern Porte, per Ponguin, at 8 a.m. For Waiwora, Kawau, Omaha, and Matakanu, por Hobo Casey, at 10 a.m. for Uoklanga, &0,, por I'owona. at 11 a.m. For Itussoll, Kawakawa, and Australian Colonies, por Kotorua, at 3 p.m. For Levuka. Frlondly Islands, and Samon, por Southorn Cross, at 3 p.m. For Whidangi, Tauranga.Ohinomutu.andOpo tikl, per Wellington, at t p.m. For Whangaroi Heads, Waipu, Whangarol, and Mangapal, por Argylo, at 4 p.m. For Thames, por Kotomahana, at i 30 p m. Wednesday, Ith mslant. For ;Coromandel, per Corouaandol. at 11.30 a.m. Thursday, sth instant. For Waitara &c, por l.alla Kookh, at 8 a m. For Gisborno, Napior, Soutliorn ports, and Aus tralian Colonios, por Ringarooma, at 9 a.m. N.B.—A Post Oilloo has boon opened at Makn -1 ran, noar Kaukapakapa. Mail will close at this 'oillcßOVOry Friday at 215 p.m. Return mails 1 will bo rcceivod ovory Wednesday at 11 a.m. S. B. 8138, Chiof Postmaster. Chlof Post-offlco. Avicklnud.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

May 2nd, ISBI,

Masonic Hotol-Ara Lodno, 7.30 p.m. Albert Hall-Gillies'lndustrial Exhibition. St. James' Class—An Evening with Tonnyson, y.30 p.m.

Thoatro Royal — Slmonaon'a Royal Opera Company, "SatanelWS p.m.

V.M.C. .V—Annual Mooting of the British and Foreign Biblo Society, 730 p.m.

Catholio Institute, WoltiiiKton-stroet—Paper on " J'rotcctlvo laities," 7.30 p.m.

St. David's Pchool-room, KyborPnpn— Lcoluro by Mr Harding, of Napier, on "Boor," with Chemical Kxponmonts, 7.30 p.m.

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

MONDAY, MAY 2, 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 hill record ot the dreaaful tragedy enacted on the coast of Otago, is now before us, aud it points to ouc conclusion, which even that meritorious feeling which prompts men to "speak well of the dead," should not prevent us from statiug plainly in the iuterests of the living, The " Tarawa " was lost, and her living freight of more than a hundred souls consigued to a watery grave, through the incompetence of the captain. We could wish, for the peace of mind of those whom duty compels to "go down to the sea in ships " that this truth were less irrefutable. Evoryoue who enters upon a voyage prepares himself for the ordinary perils of wind and weather, but if to these bo added the lurking tear that the officer in command may bo a man so little qualified for his position that there is a risk of his running the ship ashore when skirting a well-knovvu coast on a fine night, theu v journey by sea will become a thing to bo shunned and dreaded by the ordiuairily pru dent. We cannot discover a single circum stance to palliate or excuse the cause of the disaster. From the statements made by the first aud second mates, it appears that when the first mate was relieved at 4 o'clock iv the morning he had been steering W.S.W. The night was tine, without eveu fog, al though a haze, as it usually does, hung over the land. If the course followed by Mr Lindsay had been continued all would have been well, but the captain upon taking charge immediately changed it, observing that the ship was far enough south to clear WaipapaPoiut—and, heading his vessel due West, he drove her straight to destruc tion. But here, it would seem, his want of judgment did not contri bute for the last time to the disaster which was so soon to follow. Tha second mate says that ten minutes before the vessel struck ho discovered her dangerous position. Instantly the steamer should have been stopped, and the engines reversed until the true bearings of the land, then looming ominously around, could have been discovered. But, instead, the captain altered the ship's course, and the vessel struck the reef a few miuutes afterwards. That part of the second mate's statement which refers to his discovery of the danger requires amplifying to enable us to say whether safety was still possible if the last opportunity had been wisely used, but the certainty of the first error is only too sadly proved by the long list of dead.

The real significance of the disaster is not that a ship has been wrecked, and that many have lost their lives, for these occurrences are,we know, theinevitable attendantsof sea travel. It is the fact that the vessel was lost when she ought not have been—was thrown away by the man entrusted with her safety. . It is very painful to speak thus of one who has paid for his error with his life, one who has made many personal friends and has relatives living in the colony. We would not use one word to deepen the pain which must be caused by the loss of a relative or friend cut oif in the midst of a prosperous career. But the Union Company have thousands of lives entrusted to their care every year, and no feeling of delicacy must restrain us from speaking with no uncertain sound of the responsibility which rests on them to see that experienced men who have an un blemished professional records, have charge of their ships. Captain Garrard's name has been continuously associated with disaster, and yet his promotion has been so rapid and unprecedented as to excite com ment. If the rule, of making officers respon sible for their want of "luck" had been followed, the Tararua would in all human probability have been afloat to-day. Com panies as well as captaius ought to suffer through " bad luck," and certainly the Union Company's casualties during the last few years, make up an alarming amiy —a rather striking contrast to the Cunaid Company, which boasts that it has never lost a ship in the course of all its extensive traffic over the stormy and foggy Atlantic. The lesson of the Tararua ought not to be lost; and surely if anything could impress it, the heart-rending cries of the poor crea tures washed one by one from her decks and drowned within half-a-mile of land and in sight of their fellow creatures on thelbeach, will do it. A more painful story has not rung through New Zealand since the wreck of U.M. Orpheus, and let us hopo that it never will again from such a cause.

We learn that the report 01 Mr Blackett, Chief Engineer, upon a site for the big dockj has been received by the Harbour Hoard, and we understand that it is in favour of Calliope Point.

A heavy gale was blowing at Lyttelton and Timaru yesterday, causing at the latter place, as will be seen by a telegram in another column, serious damage.

Thes.s. Enterprise, onner passage from the Thames on Saturday evening, experi enced some very rough weather. When at the Hauraki entrmce to the spit the steamer got into the end of a cyclone, which threw her on her beam ends. The rain was pouring at the time, The gale lasted for about an hour, during which time the passengers were greatly alarmed. For tunately tha steamer pulled through eafely and no damage whatever has to he recorded.

I The widow of the late Henry Drummond is left with three young children in very poor circumstances. She expresses her thankfulness to Mr J. M. Clark and Mrs Joseph Clark, and friends from whom she has received the sum of £13 7s 6d. Mr Drummond was accidentally drowned on the 24th April, and an inquest was held on his body this afternoon as will be seen by the report. Much sympathy is felt for this young widow and her children, and we notice that subscriptions in her favour will be received by Mr E. lewis, of Custom house-street, Superintendent Hughes, Auck land Fire Brigade, and at the Star office.

The "Bible Standard," a religious monthly journal, under the editorial care of Mr Geo, A, Brown, has successfully reached its fifth number. This serial is devoted to the exposition of Scripture in relation to the views held by Mr Brown, and expounded by him to his congregation on Sundays in the Albert-street and Choral Halls. The i subjects are calmly treated by the editor and his supporters,

The gold returns at the Thames for last week is 1133bzs.

Oamaru has a population of 5874, being an increase of 939 over the returns of 1878.

A resident at Waimate, near Timaru, fell from the tram at Saltwater Creek on Satur day night and was killed.

Messrs Grant and Foster have telegraphed to Capt. Steele, their agent, approving of the final settlement of matters.

The amount realised by the late Catholic Bazaar and Art Union which was tor the Cathedral Fund was £1300.

All Orangemen are invited to meet at No. 1 Lodge this evening in full regalia.

A slight error was made in one of the ecclesiastical notes on Saturday belongiflg to the Borcsford-street Church. Tho notice read : " Onehunga Congregational Church," instead of" Beresford-street,"

Wallace's opera of " Maritana " was pro duced for the second time during tho opera soason on Saturday evening, and notwith standing tho unfavourable weather there was a good attendance. Miss Carrie God fiey made a decided hit in " Alas those Chimes,'" in tho prison scene. Sue was | greeted with a perfect storm of applause, 'and was compelled to repeat tho latter por tion, Mr Riccardi and Madame Simousen, were highly successful in their respective parts. " Satanella "is announced for this evening. Tho usual fortnightly meeting of St. Sepulchre's Mutual Improvement Society takes place this evening. The literary business is a debate, " Is the Federation of the Empire under the Control ot a Federal Parliament Desirable?" Affirmative, Messrs Williamson and Hales j negative, Messrs Burton and Ussher. As tho subject is a matter of interest at tho present time, wo may expect a largo attendance.

The Otahuhu Mutual Improvement Association met on Monday evening last, the programme for the evening was selec tions from Shakespeare. Mr S. Luke opened with a recitation from "Ham let," which was duly commented upon by several members, Messrs J, Fairburi), J. Mnir, K. Vcitch, G. E. Whit more, and S. YVhitmoro.thon represented the 4th scene of tiio 7th net of Henry IV. Mr A. Sturt'o then followed with a reading from Henry VI. The quarrel scene bctweou Brutus anil Ctissius was also performed by two other gentlemen ; this concluded the business for this evening. The president gave nptico that a lecture on " Electricity," would be given on Monday noxt, by Mr K. Sefton accompanied by experiments. The meeting was then adjourned to Monday, May 2.

Tho usual weekly mooting of the St. James' Mutual Improvement Association takes place to-night. The literaiy busi ness is: Readings from Tennyson, by Messrs W. Conper (opener), A. Ilanua, W. Baker, H. Haslctt, aud E. West. The opener will introduce the author to the Association by exhibiting his peculiarities of thought and style, supporting his opinions by the recital of passages from the illustrious poet. Tho other gentlemen will then follow in the same manner explaining their views and reciting passages in support; and after this has been done a neueial dis cussiou on tho views put forward will follow. We :ue led to anticipate n great treat, and an enjoyable evening considering the ability of the gentlemen engaged.

Lord Henry Phipps, son of our ex- Governor, the marquis of Normanby, has just been visited by his sister, the Countess of Ellesmere. Ho lives with Ludy Phipps, at the head of tbo Logan River, at a very pretty sylvan retreat culled "The Hollows." Lord Henry is a great favourite with all who know him. lie works hard, and is a quiet, unassuming, really nice gentlemanly fellow. I was out shooting with him two or three times, and found him a most agreeable companion. He is a first class field-shot, but is very unsuccessful at trap-shooting. Ho is not worthy, and is earning his own living in a manly style that entitles him to intiuito credit.

"S. Paul's Magazino," for the Immediate use of the parishioners, continues its unobtrusive but instructive course. The May number informs its readers of tho doings of the past mouth, aud iutimates the events of the month in prospect. We notice that there are several vacancies in the choir for tenors and basses; aud the services of young Lads, (is choristers, who may be desirous of learning to sing, are required by tho organist. Several interesting papers arc presented to readers this month, such as the " Well-used Fiddle," by Canon Jackson, of Leeds, » pleasant sketch of a famous German geographer; a poem on " Hecreation," by the late Jane Taylor, of Ongar,' whose familiar rhymes are generally known to intelligent readers; also a sermon by the present Archbishop of York.

At tho usual monthly meeting of the Domain Board to-diy, the ranger was directed to have a quantity of gravel laid down in Stanley-street, at tho Domain entrance. Tho Chairman, in compliance with a request made at a previous meeting, drew up the following resolution about the Cricket Ground, to be forwarded to Wel lington :—" That the Board is of opiniou that the clause in the Waste Lands Act prohibiting fees being charged for entrance iuto public reserves, should bo modified so far as to permit entrance fees to be charged in cases of cricket matches and other occasions, which incur considerable cx peuditure of money on the part of tho Board." Mr Jenkins seconded, and it was carried. Mr Goldie asked permission to make several improvements, and asked leave of absence for a short time. The Board agreed that the improvements, such as painting, &c, be effected, and that the ranger be allowed ten days'leave of absence.

A serious accident occurred on Saturday to a lad named Andrew Robinson, which necessitated amputation of his hand. The unfortunate youth was in the act of attend ing to a maize-crushing machine at Mr Jaldus' warehouse in Custom-house-street, when the belt caught his shirt, and his hands were quickly drawu in between the cogs of the wheels and completely crushed. He ran down stairs and bis crushed fingers and his wrist were bound up by Mr Jakins, in order to check the flow of blood. A cab was procuied, and, accompanied by Mr Jakin.o, the youth was conveyed to tho Hospital. Dr Philson on examining the hand said that amputation was absolutely necessary. Dr Wine, who was present, ad ministered chloroform, and the fingers and thumb of the right hand were taken off just above the knuckles. The poor boy bore the pain of amputation with great foiti'udc, and is going on favourably. As the block of the fingerless right hand is preserved, it is hoped that in future years he may be able to find it useful

Matamata, well known as the estate of Mr J. C. Firth, has been noted for years for the production of magnificent fat cattle from the rich pasturage which abounds. Indeed, for years our local butchers have always been eager to secure bullocks or heifers sold by this gentleman. But no one suspected that there was a novel mode ot feeding on the estate, which the managp-r kept a profound secret. It could hardly have been suspected that such magnificent results in fat cattle were secured by a diet in which there was introduced a good sprinkling of nails, bits of iron, lumps and clippings of sharp tin, and tacks in abund ance. On Saturday last Mr Foss, butcher, of Grey-street, bought one of these magnifi cent heifers. The beast, when killed, weighed over 6cwt,, and had loose fat in side of over 701 bs. It was in perfect health. Mr Foss examined the stomach, and to his wonderment found the following contents in the inner pocket:—7 chain links, about one inch long, 7 stones of various sizes, 15 thick screws, some two inches in length, 21 large nails, some of them 3-inch, 84 iron and tin tacks, 2 bolts, and washera, and several pieces of sbf.rp-pointed tin. The curious collection is on viow at the Star Office.

His Grace tho Duke of Manchester ar- I rived from the South by the s.s. Penguin yesterday, en route for England. He travelled overland from Wellington to New Plymouth, and took passage at the latter place for Onehunga. Messrs Bramc and Seabrook, as representatives of the Orange Society, had previously ascertained from I the Mayor that no immediate steps were to Ibe taken to receive the distinguished visitor, and they therefore drove to Onehunga, and welcomed him. His Grace was taken to Government House, where arrangements had been made for his reception. He will remain there until his depature for Sydney by the mail steamer. Tho deputation, appointed by the Executive Grand Orange Lodge of New Zealand, to meet His Grace, were the Rev. T. W. Dunn, R.G.W.M.; Mr John Seabrook, G.S.; and Mr Brame. The Penguin came alongside the One hunga Wharf at 10 o'clock, and the deputa tion at once went on bnard, and were introduced to His Grace by the captain, and having made known their errand, as representatives of the Orange Order, His Grace expressed himself favourably towards the brotherhood. [Mr Crowther's best carriage and greys had been procured specially for the service of the Duke, who, with the party, wereconveyed to Government House^ wheie arrangements had been made for his accommodation by order of Sir Arthur Gordon. His Worship the Mayor drove over from Kemuera, and welcomed .His Grace to New Zealand, giving him a cordial invitation to dinner, which was accepted. ,

William Kinkan, a recent arrival in Wellington by the ship Paeroa, has been found drowned in that harbour.

The monthly meeting of the Acclimatisa tion Society, should have been held to-day, but as the ordinary business was transacted at the special meeting last week, no meet ing was convened for this afternoon.

The members of the several Good Tem plar Lodges have been languishing under monotonous aud sparsely attended meetings, and many of them, like Smollett's " Strap," desire a change of scene. This evening, Mr Harding of Napier, will give a lecture on " Beer, and the waste of food iv its manu facture," with diagrams and chemical ex periments, iv St David's Schoolroom. Wo notice also, that a new Temperance drama, in two acts, written by Mr Wilcocka, will shortly be produced. The drama includes five characters, and introduces several striking scenes in domestic life.

CABLEGRAMS.

[Keuter's Telegrams.]

SMALL-POX IN LONDON.

LONDON, April 30,

There has been an alarming incronso of small-pox in London of late. A great many deaths have lccently occurred from the disease. Tho number.of persons now stricken down amounts to an epidemic.

EARL BEACONSFIELD'S MONU MENT.

LONDON, April 30,

Radical mombors of the Houso of Commons are strongly opposed to the proposal to bo made shortly by the Premier, ihatj funds bo voted for tho orection of a mnnumontto tho late Earl Boaconsfield in Westminster Abbey.

Her Majesty tho Queen paid a visit to day to Huuhenden Mnnor, the residence of the late Eurl Boacouslield, aud viewed his lordahip'a grave.

AWAY FOR MR BKADLAUGII,

LONDON, April 29.

The Hight Hon. W. E. Gladstone has given notice in tho Houpc of Commons that he will on Monday next ask for leave to introduce a Bill to amend the form of tho oath of allegiance to bo taken by members.

BASUTO TROUBLE SETTLED.

CAPE TOWN, March 29,

News has been received from Basutoland that the mediation of Sir Hercules Robin son, with a view of bringing about a settle ment of the dillicultics in that country, have been ■successful, lho Basulo chief has bow agreed to tho proposals for peace which were submitted by His Excellency, and thnt the hostilities between the Capo forces aud tho Basuto men havo finally ceased. TBIGKSTT AGAIN VICTORIOUS. LONDON, April 30. Tho second sculling match took place to day, between Edward Tiickettnud oarsman Kirby, which resulted in another easy vic tory for Trickott.

AUSTRALIAN.

A BIG HAUL.

MELBOURNE, April 30.

Six hundred and twenty-six sovereigns, and bills to tho value of £7500, were found by the police at the hotel where tho owner of tho India was stopping at tho time of bis arrest. May 1. Wallace, the purser of tho stcamor India, was arrested last night iv Melbourne while in a. state of intoxication.

DEPARTURE OF ARCH BISHOP STEINS, S.J.

St. Patrick's Cathedral was crowded last evening in anticipation of hearing the farewell sermon of His Grace Archbishop Steins. Vespers having been concluded, His Grace ascended tho pulpit, and in a few touching remarks alluded to the necessity of his departure, namely, the failing condi of his health for some time past, His medical adviser had lately informed him that ho entertained but little hope of a speedy recovery, and such being the case, conscience, His Grace said, had at once dic tated to him that ho should nicke way for a more vigorous successor. He then, in the course of a short but very impressive sermon, exhorted his hearers to continue to show the most dutiful attachment to their religion and its practices. He thanked them for the kind assistance they had at all times rendered to him, and assured them that bis memory would often turn to his diocese with fondness and regret. His Grace then concluded his discourse with a most affecting farewell, aud seemed to feel much distressed at partiug with tho congregation, upon whom, with the most affectionate fervour, ho bestowed tho Apostolic .Benediction,

POLICE COURT.-This day.

(Beforo R. C. Barstow, Esq., R.M.) Several drunkards were punished. A VIOLENT KOYSTKUBB.

Frederick Gardiner was charged with using obsceno language in Hobsou-street on

the Ist inst. ; also with violently assaulting

Reginald Martell, by tearing his shirt, pulling his nose, and threatening to kick him to the guard-room of the police station.

Prisoner said ho was too much saturated with whiskey to know what he did.

Constable M. Walker deposed that pri soner was staggering along the street at midnight, and when near tho Scotia Hotel he made a great noiae.

Mr Pardy explained the nature of the second charge.

Reginald Martell deposed that he was very drunk and lyiug in the cell, the prisoner was brought in, and sometime after he was brought to his senses by sundry kicks from the prisoner who was grinning over him.

Fined 40s and costs, or 14 days.' LEANING THE WRONG WAY.

Thomas Leaniag, a powerful youug man, was charged with failing to obey an order of the Court in not contributing towards the support of his children in the Industrial Home.

As defendant had paid an instalment, the case was adjourned for a month. • twa dogs. Charles and Edward Goodman, Charles Johns, and James Ponton, again appeared in answer to summonses charging them with assisting in adog-fightin Albert-street i on the 12th March last.

Part of the evidence in this canine struggle has already appeared. Mr Tremain deposed to seeing tho dogs fighting on the Saturday evening as ho was un his way home from the Young Men's Rooms. He desired the youngmento desist. One showed fight. Tho little dog was picked

up. To Charles Goodman : Believe you was one of the young men, but did not see you.lift the dog.

Thomas Shove, junior, of Wyndham street, butcher, said he was standing out side of the shop, and heard dogs cry as if iv pain. His dog wanted to fight, but he caught him up in his arms. Identified two of the defendants urging them on. Mr and Mrs Ponton were there, but they did not ap pear to take special interest in the fight. Heard one of them say, "Kill him, Jack," and others, " Go it Toby, my boy ; let him have it j ear him."

To Mr Johns : You wore very much ex cited. You urged the dogs on, that is cer tain.

Sergeant Maitin said that Mr Ponton made a statement respecting the fight, to the effect that he was there trying to get bh dog away, butwas prevented. Mrs Ponton at length got Toby away, Johns said he was there attracted by the noise, but he was not interested. Did not bet either on ,) ack or Toby.

Uefendants severally denied taking any active part in the fray.

Mrs Ponton then gave evidence. She and her husband were passing along when the .'logs set to. the tried to prevent the fight, but three of the young men were resolved upon a fray. One said, "They are only poodles ; let 'em fight." Shejasked Mr Pon ton to go in and part them, but they threatened to knock him down. She did say, "Jack won't hurt Toby," not that she took delight in dog-fighting, but tho dogs were friendly.

His Worship reviewed the evidence briefly, and fined Charles Goodman 40a and costs, or one month, and Charles Johns 20s and costs, or seven days. . This was alljthe business. .

THE WRECK OF THE TARARUA.

Further Particulars.

Narrative "by the Party

Landed.

[BY TELEGRAPH.]

WYNDHAM, Saturday night.

THE PASSENGERS SAVED. The Tararua passengers saved are:—G. Robins, G. L. Lawrence, John Cliatterton, H. Fry, Daley, Gustave, Teller, Williams, and Davis. SEAMEN SAVED. Robert Lindsay (chief mate), Frank Denitz, J. Dixon, J. Weston, F. Robal, and A. C. Cantipe. One dead body only was washed ashoro. It was that of a well-dressed man, tall and dark, narho unknown. The beach is strewed with wreckage. THE FIRST MATE'S STATE MEW T. The statement made by the first mate is as follows :—I turned iv nt 4 a.m. The captain aud socond mate were then on deck. At 5.25 a.m. the vessel struck. When I left the deck the ship was steering west. Fro a2 to 4 I had been steering W.S.W. The weather was hazy over the laud. I noticed nothing unusual. When I called the watcli tho captain camo on deck and altered tho course from W.S.W. to west. I was asleep when tha ship struck. I rushed on dock*. Tho enginos were re versed, but it was no use. She struck aft, unshipping her redder and breaking the propeller. The engines were no use. 1 ipeu all hands to ; called clear the boats, len minutes after tho engines stopped the ship was full of water. At 5.30 tho first boat was launched with tho second inato in charge, four sailors, and one passenger to try for a landing. lho passenger's name was Lawrence. He was a young man, and when the boat was half way ho swam ashore, having previously promised, if successful, to remain and help in landing the passengers. He did bo after finding his way to Mr Brenton's and caus ing to he sent'the lirst telegraph message per a Btation hand, Chas. Gellis, who rode 35 miles to VVyndbam by 12.30. Another attempt at landing the pussengera was made. Of five TWO WERE DROWNED IN THE SURF. Another boat was lowered in charge of the carpenter, and sent to see if a landing was practicable on tho reef. His report. was unsatisfactory. Tho second mato was then sent, and tried to find a landing on the reef without success. One man was lost. The captain next sent the firtt mate in churge of the boat containing three pas sengers and a boy. All landed safe except the boy, who was drowned. The boat was capsized and opened nt both ends, render ing her useless. Rcpairswasmadeby the men onshore, but the sea was too heavy to launch her. The steamer thumped heavily. The passengers were in the rigging and clustered on the forecastle. A head Bea was break ing over heavily. At 2.30 tho now heavy sea breaking, washed several passengers, women aud children, over, aud after that tliey dropped off one by one.

STORY BY ANOTHER SURVIVOR,

A survivor, a Maltese cook, who swam bravely for his own life, and tried to rescue a girl, states that the captain got all the ladies out of tho smoking house to the forecastle head, all being there till 2.30, when a sea washed them off. Tho captain displayod coolness to tho last. His ex clamation when all hope was lost was : "Oh God ! what shall wo do now." The steamer soon settled down. ,

THE CLOSING SCENE,

After night came on, crioa were heard on shore, then cheers, as a lieht, supposed to bo the Kakanui, was seen. Then there was a great crash, and then only the roll ing of tho surf broke on the night air. At daylight tho steamer was seen to have heeled over gradually. A portion of the spars were visible. The Hawea, Kakanui, and Prince Rupert, were in tho ofling. Tho latter picked up the second mates' bost. It is unknown hero whether she picked up moro survivor?. Tho total rescued is 20. A portion of tho mail bas has been picked up at sea, and one child's body, by tho Kakauui.

DESPERATE BATTLE FOR LIFE,

Those on shore declare that it was heart, rending to sec the terriblo tragedy being enacted and feel their own inability to help. Two brave swimmers battled for life with a plank. One was a splendid swimmer, and left the plank at tho edge of the surf. He came in with a roller, and was seen strug gling within a few yards, when ho was taken out by tho back drift. Tho reef cxteuds 7 miles out.

The men landed almost naked. Clothes were sent at the order of J. C. Shaups to supply their wants. Tho kindness of Mr Burton was unbounded.

Singularly, the body that came ashore had a lifebuoy attachod and life was scarcely extinct, but all means were uu availingly to restore anitnatiou.

THE HAWEA'S VOY AGE.

Story of those Picked Up.

DUNEDIN, Saturday,

The Hawca left Port Chalmers at five o'clock yesterday afternoon, and stood south-wost until 4 20 a.m. to-day, when her engines were eased to dead slow. At 6.30 we saw a flare of light on our starboard beam. We bore down, and at 7 o'clock, found it proceeded from the ketch Prince Rupert. A boat was imme diately put off from her, and on its arriving alongside we found that it belonged, to the Tararua. It had eight men on board, in cluding tho second mate of the Tararua, Mr Maloney, who was in charge. Having taken them on board, tho Hawea proceeded on under easy steam, and presently found herself in the midst of a mass of floating wreckage and debris of cabin fittiugs, cases, mail bags, nud bunks, which ncre strewn thickly over the surface for miles. This was fatal evidence that the steamer had broken up. CALCULA.TING THE NUMBER RES CUED. Estimates were made up from tho infor mation which the boat's occupants could give of the number saved. Only seventeen could be accounted for—namely, eight men in the second mate's boat, eight seen to land, and one who swam ashore with the news. Of the eight saved in tho boat, the uames of only four have been ascertained, , viz.,-James Maher (engineer storekeeper), 1 Wm. Hill (steerage passenger), Mr Maloney (second mate), and James Burnett (seaman). The other four saved in the boat were sea men, two of them being Dutchmen, but their names have not been ascertainable, as a boat is away with them.

PICKING UP FLOATING WRECKAGE.

The Kakanui, which had come round from the Bluff was hanging round tho scene of the wreck. Captain Sandstrom reported that ho saw nothing of the Tararua last night, but he saw lights ashore this morning, and advised that boats should be sent to search tho coast. Two boats were accordingly sent on that mission. The Kakanui picked up one body—that of a man with a passage ticket for England in his pocket. The Hawea picked up a little baby girl, the daughter of Mr Hill, the steerage passenger already referred to.

Eight mail bags have beea recovered out of about 30 bags on board. None of them contain English letters, those picked up being mostly Hobart and Launceston letters.

THE SECOND MATE'S STORY.

The account given by the second mate is substantially as follows:—"The ship strnck about 5 o'clock on Friday morning. The night had been very dark, with a thick haze over the land. Both the officers and the captain were on deck. Captain Garrard thought that ho was far enough to the southward to clear Waipapa Point, and gave instructions to alter the course to the west, so as to head for the Bluff, for which port he was bound. Ten minutes before the ship struck tbc captain went aft to verify his course by the standard compass. While he was doing so, the second mate found that the vessel was in a dangerous position. The coursa was altered imme diately, but too late, for she struck on a reef to the northward of Slope Point, the ship being on the weather side of the reef exposed to the heavy swell.

ADVENTURES

IN SEEKING A

LANDING.

The second mate was sent with a boat's crew and one passenger to look for a landing place, and a second boat was despatched with the chief officer with the same instruc tions, One of the crew of the second mate's boat (Jas. Mahcr) swam to the reef with

great difficulty to ccc if it was possible to land people. Meanwhile the boat in charge of the chief officer capsized. Mr Maloney, however, says that five persons were seen to land from her. He (the second officer) afterwards took his boat back to the vessel and then returned to the reef, bringing three 9teerage passengers. Some of the crew who were sflpposed to be able to swim jumped overboard, but were not seen a"am. Maher swam to the boat, and was taken on board greatly exhausted. This very plucky action occur red early in the morning. The other two boats belonging to the Tararua were washed out of the davits by a sea aud smashed up.

UNABLE TO GET BACK TO THE STEAMER.

After taking Maher on board, the second mate tried to get alongside the steamer again, but found it impossible, as the seas were making clean breaches over her. The woman and children were congregated for safety in the smoking room. The second officer could do no more, and he stood out to sea in his boat in the hope of obtaining assistance from passing vessels. The Prince Rupert picked them up at 2.30 a.m. on Saturday. The ship probably struck between a quarter and half mile from land. This statement is corroborated in all essential particulars by Mr Hill, the passenger saved.

NUMBER ON BOARD,

It is believed that about 130 people were on board. It is stated that about twenty five people took out passages after joining the steamer at Port Chalmers. Of these they have ascertained the names of four — John Barry, (who is said to have been en gaged as driver of Iveston Green Island coach), Dennis English, Wm. English, and Alexander McKenzie, were stewards, The last'mentioned is well known in Otepopo district, where his father kept an hotel for many years. The llaes are brothers who came down from the country in the early part of the week to proceed to the Mount Brown diggings.

PRAYING FUR THE BEREAVED,

At the mid-day prayer meeting held in the Garrison Hall, Dunedin, on Saturday, the Key. Mr Best in referring to news of the wreck, said, " I do not wish to say any thing that may cramp your joy, but it is as much a Christian duty to weep as to rejoice. We have read news of the wreck of the ship Tararun, aud it is said there are only 12 persons saved out of more than 100 passengers aud crew, Ikrcc of our (VVcsleyan) Ministers were on board—one of whom has spent forty years in his high mission in JSew Zealand. It is more than likely they have all perished, and I have to ask the prayers of the congregation for the families now in such deep distress. Mrs Hampson engaged in prayer and made special reference to thn catastrophe. NOTES ABOUT THE PASSENGERS.

The following is a copy of a telegram des patched from Wyndham at 11,35 this morn ing to the New Zealand Hardware Com pany, of which MrJ. 0. Eva, one of the passengers, is manager at Dunedin :—" No particulars about passengers to hand—none but seamen supposed to be saved." The Hank ot New Zealand had bhipped old silver (Culled in by the Government) to the value of £4,000 in the vessel. It was insured in Mclbourue, but with what oflice is not known hero.

Mr George Martin, who joined the vessel at Port Chalmers, came from near Timaru, where his relatives reside. Mr Kanisay is the eldest son of the ltev. T. Ogilvie Ham say Muir, of Close Bury, Dumfries, a nephew of Mr C. Ramsay, of this city. He had come to these colonies for the benefit of his health, and was returning home.

Captain Garrard was making his last trip beforo being married to a lady 111 Melbourne. He was only 29 years of age, and is under stood to be the youngest captain in the intercolonial service.

Mr Barabridge was a cousin of Mr Mackay of Mackay Bracken and Co., and was returning to tho old country in ill health.

Our Ohristchurch correspondent tele graphed : "Dr Campbell is a well-known Christchurch practitioner. He baa been in the colony for twelve or thirteen years. He first practised in Lyttelton district, but subsequently removed to Christchurcb, where lie succeeded ia getting together a large practice. He lately decided on paying a visit to the old country, and intended being absent for 9 months. He" took his passage by the Tararua to join the Orient at Melbourne. Mr A. Council and Mr E. Mitchell are the lay representatives to the Wcsleyan Conference. The Rev. Messrs Armitnj>e and .Richardson arc well known Wesleyan clergymen, and were also on their way to Melbourne to attend the Wesloyan Conference. Mr Dean, of Dean Brosthers' Tinworks, Christchurch, was on his way to to London, to purchase and bring out the bc3t machinery used in their busi ness. HOW MR KOGERS MISSED HIS PAS- , SAGE. Mr L. Rogers, bookseller, of Inver cargill, was not on board. He missed his passage at Port Chalmers on Thurs day eveinng, aud went homo over land yesterday. The way in which Mr Kogers missed the steamer is worth telling. He had brought some birds with him from Sydney, aud took a friend with him from Duncdin to the port, ou Thursday after noon, to give him one of the birds. Hav ing done so he walked up the wharf with his friend, not knowing that the steamer was soon starting. On hearing the whistle he ran down to the end of the wharf in time t>> see the steamer steer off. He got into a waterman's boat, but failing to catch the steamer, returned to the port, blaming him self in no measured terms for having missed his passage.

THE CLERGYMEN ON BOARD,

The Rev. Mr Waterhouse was well known here ag having been for many years in charge of the Wesleyan Mission at Fiji, and Mr Waterhouse is his son. The Rev. Mr Richardson was President of the New Zoaland Wesleyan Conference, and the Rev. J. Armitage one of the Secretaries of the Conference, and editor of the " Wes ley an."

LIST OF THE CREW.

The following is a correct list of the crew: Deck hands—J. Logan, lamp trimmer; E. Johnstoue, A.B. ; J. Weston, A.B. ; T. Dickson, A.B, ;J. Burnett, A.B. ; C. Stewart, A.B. ; G. Horan, A.B. ; J. Derry, A.B. ; T. Nicholson, A.B. ; J. Gibb, A.B. ; A. Poison, A.8.; E. McDermott, Boy. Engine department :—W. Adams, donkey man ;A. Corbell, liremau; W. Loban, firemau; A. Armstead, fireman ; F. Robb, trimmei1; H. Maher, trimmer; H. Fitz- Patrick, trimmer; S. Armstead, trimmer. In stewards department :—James Warreu, second steward; W. Brien, bedroom steward; J. S. Cartledge, bedroom steward; W. Smith, pantryman; T. Haynos, second pantry man ; W. Collins, forecabiu steward; W. Davidson, second forecabin steward; Charles Silva, mess loom steward; Antonia Minckelif, chief cook; Louis Karmcna, second cook.

THE SEARCH BY THE HAWEA'S

BOATS,

Captain Angtu Cameron, the Marine Superintendent of the Union Company, who went in charge of the boats put off by the Hawea to search the coast, reports that he landed at Boat Harbour, off Toitoi, on Saturday morning, and made a thorough search of the beach, as far as wa« practic able, from end to end. At noon on Satur day ho observed the points in tho Tararua's bowsprit and mizzen-mast sticking out above tho surf. The wreck appears to bo a mile olf the shore, and on the north side of Waipapa. On proceeding along the beach, Captain Cameron collected the survivors of the. passengers and the crew, with the ex ception of Mr Lindsay, the chief officer, who was, it was presumed, searching for bodies aloug the beach, and, with the assistance of Mr Brenton, whose station he arrived at, procured a waggon, and sent the poor fel lows as far as possible, towards Boat Har bour. While returning to the scene of the wreck, Captain Cameron states that ho observed the bodies of a young female (apparently some twenty years of age) and a young man of from 25 to 30 years old. The bodies were perfectly nude, and two ladies, wives of settlers, kindly proceeded to envelopo [the girl's body.iv.a sheet. Captain Cameron adds that he gave orders for coffius for the unfortunate young people, and left Mr Peter Maloney (second officer) with Mr A Lindsay (the chief officer) to look after any bodies that might wash ashore. Having dove all that he pos sibly could, Captain Cameron retraced his steps .along the beach, a task of great diffi culty, getting lost for part of the road.

STORIES BY PASSENGERS SAVED.

George Robin, a steerage passenger, says : I left the ship by the last trip of the lirst officer's boat, and just reached the beach. The boat capsized, and I made for shore. As soon as we landed we lit a fire on the bsach, and kept it burning all night. Juat at dark we saw the ship. The passengers were then clinging to the rigging. I picked Cook up out of the water as he swam ashore. Our boat waa capsized right on the top of us. When we extricated ourselves we swam aßhore. The sea was very rough.

Gustave Tellein, auother steerage pas senger, says ; When the ship first struck it seemed but lightly, but after that she bumped hevaily. The second time she struck a hole was made iuher, She con

tinucd bumping until she finally broke up. Captain Garrard was perfectly cool, ana gave his orders very collectedly. I think he did all in his power to save us and the ship. Robin picked up the body of a saloon pas senger. It was entirely nude, and about 30 yea\'a of age. It had reddish-brown whiskers and moustache.

William Hill, who was a through passen ger for England in the steerage, with his wife and child, says: At the time the ship struck I went on deck to look for my wife and child and found her walking about the deck with thechild in her arms, All wascon fusion; the women and children were screaming. The vessel was bumping heavily on the rocks, and a heavy sea was washing over her. Telling my wife to hold on to a stanchion, I went to see if. there was any means of getting a boat. At last the starboard boat was got out, but as she was bein» lowered from the davits a sea struck her, "and she was stove in. The men got back to the ship. After some delay a boat was got out on the port side, and then Captain Garrard succeeded in restoring order; he put the second mate in charge of the boat. It went round to starboard (th« lee side), and men who could swim were placed in her-so that they might carry in telligence to land. The boat got near the shore and a man then swam ashore. The boat returned to the ship, and the passen gers were anxious to get in. A line was hove from the yard arm and six passengers were lowered into her, after being cautioned not to go unlesstheycouklswim. Isawthem struggling in the water, and only saw three of them gain the shore. It was getting light when the boat returned The captain said he could not risk any more going. The female* were conveyed to the smoking-room in front of the bridge. The captain said to me, "Get your wife and child into the smoking-room. She will be all right there " The soa was breaking over the vessel aft. I said to my wife that, if there was a chance of getting away to render assistance, I would go, as I should not be allowed to remain with her. I took a survey of the shore, and, seeing a smooth part near the reef, I went to the captain and called his attention to it, asking him if there was not a possibility of landing on that part of the reef. He sent away a second boat in charge of the carpenter. I did not see her leave the ship. When she came back the carpenter said he thought it was possible to land on the reef. A kedge anchor was put in the boat. I asked the captain to let mo go to the reef and examine it, and I said I would hold up my arms as a sigual if it were gate to land on it. One of the firemen went with me, and the boat's crew. On nearing the reef ia the second matii's boat, we found it was not so smooth as it appeared. It was very rough, and there was a heavy sea rolling over it, the lireraan swam from the boat to the surf, It was a very dangerous place. I returned to the ship, and then went back to the reef for the fireman, who swam out to the boat, and was taken on board greatly exhausted. We could not get alongside the ship again on account of the high seas. The chief officer and boat's crew tried to land on the reef, but could not, and they made for the beach.

John Chatterton, a steerage passenger, saya :-I went off on. the mate s boat at 10 a.m., with three passengers, five of the crew, and a lad (a brass-cleaner). On nearing the beach a wave capsized the boat, and all hands had to swim for it. After a desperate struggle, all succeeded in reach ing the beach but the boy, who was drowned When the ship struck, I was in my bunk, and hearing the noise, said "What is that? We are on a rock," There was an immediate rush on deck, but after the passengers got there, all was quiet, and orderly. Direcily she struck, the sea broke over the stern, and carried away the rudder, and wheel, and the after gear. We were, I should say. quite a mile and a-half from the shore, and tiriflod to within half a mile. She struck at a quarter past 5, ani at a quarter to C a.m., the first boat was sent away. The first boat was carried away out of the davits. Soon after I got off, the women were carried to the forecastle. The rigging lights were burnt through the night. About 2.53 on Saturday morning, I heard a loud shout, " Bring a boat." We could see the outline of a vessel before this, but nothing after. A large quantity of cargo, &c, was washed ashore, One" of the cabin passengers {a mau) came ashore about 4 p.m. on Satur day, but he died as they hauled him on the beach. A young girl came ashore on the reef about 11 a.m. ou Saturday. She was much disfigured about the face, We on shore could do nothing to assist them. I shipped at Auckland for Melbourne, and have lost everything. After the boat was npset I was turned over several time*. I could not swim all the time, but waited for a smooth chance, and then struck out. After I got ashore, I saw several persons clinging to pieces of wreck, but as they got near the beach they fell off, and I saw no more of them.

Antonio Mikallef, chief cook of the Tararua aid: At 5 a.m., on Friday, Mr Millson, she chief steward came to me, and gave me t his orders for the day. I dressed and went on deck, and heard the ship bump and strike. About ten minutes later she struck again, and the captain told the second officer to call all bauds ; which was done, and he afterwards gave orders to stop the ' engines. Mr Munro, the chief engineer, asked me to take care of his little boy. 1 kept the child for about half an hour, and then Mrs Muuro took it from me. I then went to the saloon, aud assisted the steward to get out the passengers; There were about five ladies and some children.. Four ot I the children belonged to Dr. and Mrs. ' Campbell, who joined at Christchuroh. The passengers were then removed from the poop to the smoking cabin, as the vessel was breaking up aft. Before this the cap tain had sent the second officer away in a boat to seek a landing place, and had fired two s»uus and three rockets. The chief officer's boat was then got out, and left in charge of Mr .Lindsay with his boat's crew and two passengers. When the tide went down Captain Garrard asked me to go below and co^k some meat. I did so, and served out meat, potatoes, and coffee. Mr Kllen afterwards directed me to get some meat, bread, coffee, &c, for landing to supply to the people, and I did so, and as my galley was filling with water, I went on deck. About 2 p.m. on Friday, the ship was fast breaking up, and had driven further in shore. The captain thtn gave orders to carry the females to the forecastle head, He carried some himself, from the smoking-room to the bridge, and we took them forward. We afterwards got on the forecastle, and the captain aaid, " I have done all I can. I have no boats available. The tide will be out in another half-hour, and I will try to do the best I can." Immediately he ended speaking, a heavy sea came, aud carried away the dingy and cutter. We stood on the forecastle until another heavy sea struck her, and as there was a rush of passengers to the side, the rail carried away, and I and about sixteen others fell overboard. The captain exclaimed, " Oh, God! what are we to do now 1" I picked up a young lady, a Hobart native, and managed to keep her afloat for about five minutes, calling out for a rope, when a big sea struck us, and she was washed from my hold, 1 saw her no more, I then made for the shore, and encountered a lot of wreckage floating about. I gottlear of it with great difficulty, and before I reached the beach I was nearly exhausted, and called out to one of the passengers ashore to help me. Ho pulled me out, put me on a sleigh, and laid me before a fire, where I was supplied with a drop of brandy. Alter resting at the fire for half an hour I was taken to the farm, supplied with dry clothes, and put to bed. It was about 5 p.m. on Friday when I saw a lot of people in the rigging, viz. : Mr Ellen, chief steward; James Power, second steward ; William Smith, pantryman ; the second fore-cabin steward, Davidson, and the boy Tommy. James Collins, the fore-cabin steward, was drowned. I saw a man on the rigging. The sailors left on board were G. O. Home aud Hugh Poison. The captain made for the rigging. The engineers were on the forecastle head. The third engineer, Mr A. Sutherland, had his leg broken in the morning by a sea. I am anxious to thank the kind people who were so good to us all for the generous treatment.

G. L. Lawrence eaid : When the ship struck I went aft on the bridge, where I found the captain and both officers. The captain was giving orders to lower the boats. The seamen and firemen were uteady, and obeying orders, but tue passengers were confused. The starboard boat \va9 stove iv. The port boat was theu lowered, and the second mate sent away in charge. The captain asked me if I could swim, and if I would go iv tho boat, and see if I could get to laud. There were four seamen in the boat. When they were about 500 yards from the ship and about the same distance from the shore, the mate told me to stand by and he would give me a chauce to go ashore in a lull. I jumped, and struggled until I was iv the surf, which was so heavy that I relied over many times. I kept my senses, and at last got in on the top of a breaker. I was cold, so 1 ran about the beacti to circulate ray blood. Wheu warm, I made for a house about half a-mile off, and asked them to send a man to tele graph that the Tararua had struck and re quired assistance. They sent a man on horseback at once. I returned to the beach as quickly as possible, and was just in time

to help ashore three out of the six men who came in the second mate's boat on her second trip. I tried to go on the reef bo as to get a line ashore there to land passengers, but it was impossible to do anything. I was washed off, and went back to the beach. The chief mate then tried to come ia near enough to cast a line ashore, but his boat swamped. However, eight of the nine that were in her landed safely. The ninth was a little lamp-trimmer who joined the ship at Port Chalmers. After the second mate stood to sea, we noticed the people ashore on the forecastle head, and the party went down to the beach in twos and threes to sea if any assistance could be given to any who were washed ashore. One passenger (Robin») succeeded in getting hold of the cook, who was put in a sledge and taken up to the station.

THE LAST OF THE SHIP.-4. WILD

CRY IN THE NIGHT,

We built a fire on the beach, and left two men in charge of it while we went up to the station for food and dry clothes. We were about an hour when we heard cheering from the steamer. This we supposed to be an expression of delight at the poor crea. turcs seeing a steamer standing towards the Bluff. At, this time the forecastle head was clear, the people having all taken to the rigging, where they were burning matches. We saw the burning of matches occasionally till about twenty-five minutes to three, when we heard shrieks from the vessel. We ran on to the beach, and heard a voice, supposed to be the captain's, singing out tor a boat. That was what we made out through the uoise of the surf. That was the last we heard of her. At daybreak she was gone. The Kakanui could Dot have got near the Tararua in any case on account of the surf. We walked about the beach to look for traces of bodies. At dif. ferent times we picked up a young woman about 17, and a young man about 25. The girl's body was left on shore in charge of the mate. Mr Maher, a young man, was seen fightiug his way thiough the surface with a life buoy, but he lost the life buoy and died just as we pulled him ashore. The body brought by the Hawea has been recognised as that of a Swede named Anderson, from the Carrick ranges, aged about 50. lie had been stopping for some days at Booze's boarding house, Port Chalmers.

SEARCH FOR THE DEAD,

INVERCARGILL, Saturday,

A meeting of about 200 citizens was held this afternoon at the Athenaeum, the Mayor presidiug. An influential committee was formed for tbe recovery and burial of the dead from the Tararua wreck. A sub-com mittee, which reports to the general com mittee, leaves by special train from Eden, dale at six this evening, thence via Wynd ham to Fortrose, and to the Toitois, tv scour the beaches, &c.

THE PASSENGERS,

Mr Thos. Bell, who was a saloon passen ger from, this port, was brother to Mr. Ed mund Bell, architect. He was a member of the Wellesley-street Baptist congrega tion, and was well known here. For some time past he has been suffering from an affection of the knee, and be was proceed iug to England to obtain medical advice at the time of the catastrophe. Mrs Dertz and child were amongst the passengers from this port, and they have also been drowned. The lady was a daughter of Mr Austen, hairdresser, of Karangahape lload. Revs. Richardson (President of the New Zealand Conference), and J. ArmUage (Secro tary to the Conference and Editor of the "New Zealand VVesleyan") and Messrs Connall and Mitchell, delegates to the Australasian Wesleyan Conference were amongst those drowned. Mr Connall is a brother-in-law of the Itev. Mr Dews bury, Ponsonby. Revs. A. Reid, Bavin, W. Morley, Lees, and J. Williams were all to have gone by the Tararua, but they subsequently made other arrangements, some of them having taken passage by previous steamers while others had re mained behind. Rev. Joseph Waterhouse, who was on board with bis son, was a brother of the Hon. G. Waterhouse, M.L.. C, Wellington, Mrs X.. Hobbs, Fokeno, and Key. Jabcz Waterhouse, Tasmania.- It is not yet known which of his sons is mentioned as having been with him.

THE CHURCHES.

Touching allusions to the terrible catas trophe were made from the pulpits of a number of the local churches yesterday, The Rev. A. W. Webb made special refer ence to it in his sermon, Mr Thomas Bell ha vine; been one of the congregation. The pulpit of Ponsonby Wesleyau Church was draped in black, one of tbe missing passen gers having been a relative of the Rev. Mr Dewsbury, the pastor. Pitt-street Wes leyan Church was dressed in mourning in the eveuing, when Mr Dewsbury preached a touching sermon from the text, " The living know that they must die."

CAPTAIN GAURARD.

Captain Garrard was one of the most popular officers in the employ of the Union Steamship Company. He arrived in Wellington about five years ago as second oilicer of an English vessel, and since that time he has served the Union Company. He has, however, been very unfortunate of late. When the Taupo went ashore at i'auranga, he was chief officer on board. He was subsequently appointed to the command of the Albion, and it will be remembered that some months ago that steamer ran down the schoontrlsabella Pratt near Cape Colville. Immediately after the enquiry, Captain Garrard."was placed on the Tararua, and this change was signal ised by another mishap, the steamer colliding with the wharf and carrying a portion of it away. This was however considered to be purely accidental. The terrible catastrophe which has sent such a thrill through the colony furnishes the final chapter to Captain Garrard's career. He was considered to be clever, com petent, and brave, and from the statements of the survivors it would appear that he was calm and collected after the vessel struck, and gave necessary orders for the saving of the lives o£ the passengers. It is said that he was to have married a Victorian lady of considerable means shortly, and that he contemplated giving up a seafariDg life.

THE LATEST TELEGRAMS.

INVERCARGILL, this day,

The male body found on the beach has been identified by Mr Thomson as Bailey, a waiter in the Criterion Hotel, Dunedin. Mr McCulloch, R.M., and Cor oner proceeded with the search party lost night to the Toitois.

Mr Fairclough, Wesleyan minister, of Invercargill, also went, with a view to the identification of the Wesleyan Conference delegates' bodies. His wife is also related to Captain Garrard.

CBRISTCHURCE, this day.

Allusion was made to the Tararua dis aster iv the services at the principal churches yesterday. The flags in town are hoisted half-mast.

Dr. Campbell was on a pleasure trip to England. The whole of his family perished with him. The Rev J. Armitage leaves a widow and eight children; the Rev J, Waterhouse a widow and seven children; E. ConnaJ leaves one son; K. Mitchell leaves a widow and daughter.

DUNEDIN, this day. Reference was made in all the city pulpits yesterday to the Tararua disaster.

WELLINGTON, this day.

THE INQUEST AND RECOVERED MAILS.

The inquest on the wreck of the Tararua commences at Wyndham to-day. The Hawea picked up seven bags of mail from tho wrepkage : one bag fiom Auckland to Sydney, with enclosed mail from Nelson ; one bag from Wellington to Brisbane; one bag from Wellington to Hobart; one bag from Christchurch to Melbourne, with en closed mails from tfokitika and Greymouth; one bag Dunedin to Sydney with enclosed mail? for New Caledonia, one bag Dunedin to Hobart Town with enclosed mail from Chrlstchurcb. The bags were opened at Port Chalmers and their contents dried. About 1000 letters will be able to be de livered, but the papers are reduced to pulp. The Te Anau, which leaves thi= afternoon, will take on the Brindizi and Orieut mails.

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, MONDAY. MAY 2



Special Advertisements. TW. HICK SO », • SURVEYOR (late inspector survey department), South British. Buildings. land broker, licensed to transact business under the pro visions of the Land Transfer Act. Charge for preparing Deed of Transfer, Mort gage, or Lease under Act, when value of pro perty is under £100-- 10s. When valne of property Is over £SM-30s. r For transfer of Lease or Mortgage, or surren der of Lease -Bs. AUCKLAND AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL INDUSTRIAL EX HIBITION. highest class award (medal foi Merit) to the.Auckland meat preserving company. G. HULME, For excellence in Canned Meats, both foi quality, flavour, and workmanship, bavinf recently made great improvements in Maohiner j and Appliances, which will enable us to pro duce a first-class article at reasonable rates Our pres chinery, when working fu! power, will make two tons per day. The quality will be found equal, if not superior, to the bss canned productions in the Market at the pre *"****• PRICE LIST: 41bs21bs Roast and Boiled Beef .. .. 6d 7d Corned Beef 6J 7i Minced Beef .. ~ .. ..6 7 Mutton 5J SJ Minced Mutton 6 7 Corned Mutton 5| 6J Pork Sausage 7 8 Beef Sausage 6 7 Brawn .. _ 6i 71 Tripe V 8 Price List on application. Terms and Die count. AUCKLAND MEAT PRESERVING CO •M/riLNE AND HAVK NOW OPKNKD UP, ex Syden ham and Oxford, A Complete Assortment of Autumn and Winter Goods The following are Fully Stocked with a! the Latest Styles :— Millinery and Mantle Department Costume Department Underclothing and Baby Linen Department Hosiery and Haberdashery Department Fanoy Dress and Trimming Department Bilk and Satin Department Linen, Calico, and Flannel Department Boys' Clothing Department TROUSSEAUX AND LAYETTES SUPPLIED A' THE SHORTEST NOTICE. The above Goods are from the Fibbt Londoi Houses, are the Latest Styles, of a very euperio description and quality, and the Pbioes def COMPETITION. 6% Discount for Prompt Cash. MILNE & CHOYCE, ' QUEEN AND WELLESLEY STREETS. THE "COKOMANDEL MAIL contains the Latest and Most Bkliablk Infobmatio Respecting the TIKI and OOROMANDKL GOLDFIELDS, Parties dedlroua of securing copies of tl above should Rive in their names at once to tl Auckland Agent-Mr. H, Wayte, Bookselle Queen-street, Arrangements are now complete for a reguli «Uverjr every Baturday morning. J. H. WITHEFORD.



Special Advertisements. |3RETT'S AUCKLAND ALMANAC, 18 8 1. A few Copies can now bo obtained at tho Evening Star Office. rTIHE NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY. Auckland Branch, ~ Supply a Sinslo Gnr- NEW ZKALAND mont at tho Wholo- CLOTHIN G FACTORY salo Prica. , — rjrfjjg aavo Branch Kstab- NRW ZKALAND Ilshmpnts in ovory OLOTHINO FACTORY town in Now Zealand ~~ Are now displaying THK jj ew Manufactures ■ fflK Variety of Stylos pru- NKW ZKALAND nounoed Unequallod CLOTHING FACTORY in tho Market. TlTit Wear-rosisting rwoeds NTCW ZBALAND in every vurioty of CLOTHIN G FACTORY Garment-^ ——TiHc Daily incrpasini? trado NKW ZKALAND provos tho excellence CLOTHING FACTORY of Manufacture. THHi Produco andriisposo of NKW ZKALAND Thousands of Gar- CLOTHINO FACTORY monts VVookly. NRWZKALAND B o « Land SoU for Caßh CLOTHING FACTORY on' r- Z7~Z Aro thoroforo patron vi . , , wn isod by Thousands of ' THw Is tho Promior Katab NKW ZKALAND lißhmentinNowZea CLOTHING FACTORY land. NOTE THE BRANCH ADDRESS QUEEN-BTRKET, AUCKLAND. I J. FITZSIMONS, Branoh Manager. And at Albert-street, Thamo9. SINGER'S SEWING MACHINES. An Eoonomy in ovory Housohold. SINGEK'S SEWING MACHINES. Now Improvements without extra coat. SINGERS SEWING MACHINES Will|last a lifetiino in constant work. SINGER'S SEWING MACHINES. 10 por cent discount for cash. SINGER'S SEWING MACHINES Easy terms. Withi n the means of tho poorest SINGEK'S SEWING MACHINES. Kaey terms. No addition to tho price. SINGER'S SEWING MACHINES Will earn their cosi in a few months. SINGER'S SEWING MACHINES. Best terms to Wholesale Buyers. SINGERS SEWING MACHINES. Write for address of nearest Agent. SINGER'S SEWIING MACHINES. Send for Price List to SINGER Manufacturing Company) No 166a, Quoen-streot, Auokland. SINGER'S SEWING MACHINES. Sales exceed half a million annually. SINGER Manufactur no Company have opened a Wholesalean&Retail Dopot j at ICOa. Queen-srreet, Auckland. SINGER'S SEWING "MACHINES, Hand or Treadlo, at will. SINGER'S SEWING MACHINES. Established over 30 years. SINGER'S SEWING MACHINES. The moat approved in all countries. SINGER'S SEWING MACHINES Have received 160 Firet-claas Medsls. SINGER'S SEWING MACHINES, The Boat for the Family. Easiest to learn. SINGEK'S SEWING MACHINES ahe best for the Dressmaker. Most durable. SINGER'S SEWING MACHINES Best for the Tailor. Sews strongest seams. SINGER'S SEWING MACHINES Best for the Bootmaker, light or heavy work SINGER'S SEWING MACHINES Sew finest muslins and heaviest cloths. 2 XRT INK&& DTALJ j HAVK I REMOVED i -0 FKOM i? FORT-STRBET ). c TO THKIB I, iNEW PREMISES IN SHORTLAND-STREET. , /^ARLICK AND URANWELL VJT COMPLETE HOUSB FURNISHERS CITY HALL ARCADE QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. ( Garlick an: fcf CBANWKLL'BBtOC: I- " contains aver; q extensive choic _ bi of Furniture, c Kg* English, Amer: 'O p& can, Italian, ani *• C6o o^< Colonial mannfac ture, and is sold a 6 z&n >-FURNITURK-< the lowest possible w^'*|r 1 ™ price consisten i. FeS HM with durabilit; 2 [q and taste <!q w and they respect m J fully Invite an in speotion of thei j o Show Rooms fron H those about to f m J 1 } (A. Beautiful Lo of Drawing-roon CARPETS, jus B*? . landed ex Oxford Cuh most fashionabli . m -s;KSH M desitms, and cci 2? H5 M & tain'y very choice ? «S&Q!zis Th(? "Worcester , aiccSogS I pahpwts J Stair Carpet has i r M H S^|° f CAK™la -j pile of horsehair " S^S^m^ and is the mos '•• ffl^ria" durable Carpe 1 ever made. Tapes KMjj try Carpeta fron 7 hM 2a lid. Handsomi t Boi.'ders for Car r pets. Hearth Rugi / (.made to match. /^ARLICK & CR4.NWELL keep i V3T Large Stook of Floor Cloths fnr Halls Rooms and Offices. Linoleum, all widths, a lowest prices. riARLICK & CRANWELL keep i XT Great Variety of Austrian Bentwooc Furniture, and American Cane Chairs. Whole sale and Retail. WE allow a DISCOUNT of Five pei Cent, on Furnitnre, Carpets, and Floor cloths, for Cash Payments. BEDDING, all sizes, of our own manu facture, kept ready for Delivery. IJIURNITDRE, and all other Geods, P delivered Free in Town, and Book Cata logues Bent to intending Furnishers on ap plication. /GARLICK & CRANWELL keep an \JT Immense assortment of Iron Bedsteads. FDRNISH YOUR HOUSE From the CITY HALL ARCADE, GARLICK & CRANWELL, Proprietors. Cabinetmakers and Upholsterers. AUTUMN AND TT^INTER JUEAPERY AND CLOTHING. RUSHBROOK AND BRIDGMAN Are now brlnßinf? forward their Stock of NEW GOODS - FOB THE SEASON, ALL SELECTED WITH GKEA.T CARE AND WELL BOUGHT. Splendid Value in Blankets and Rugs Flannels, Shirtings, and all Plain Goods A Choice Lot of New Dress Goods, Satin Cloth, Serge, Merino, Wincey, Sec. Trimmings and Buttons Job Lines in Fancy Dress Goods, very cheap Ladies' Jackets and Ulsters Girls' and Maids' Ultters Umbrellas, Hosiery, Ribbons, &c. a large stock of clothing to select fbom of alii kinds, for boys and men. overcoats, ulsters, & macintoshes. Large Selection of COLONIAL AND IMPORTED TWEEDS. STRONG MATERIAL FOR BOYS' WEAR, BUBOES, &O. 5% Discount (Is in the £) allowed off all CASH Purchases of 20s and Upwards. JJUSHBROOK & JJRIDGMAN, [Opposite the Army and Navy Hotel], Upper Quebn-strbkt, AUCKLAND.



Messrs E. and A. Isaacs will sell by auction to-morrow, at 11 o'clock, surplus ships' storoß, consisting of beef, pork, tea, poaa, flour, hams, flga,raisins; also, wines and'spirits, and boer. On Friday next, 6th instant, some of our loading amateur aotors will perform at tho Masonio Hall, Onohunga, the woll-known and favourite comody of " Caato," The procoods of tho performance will ba in aid of tho Oneliunga Public Library. Madame Lotti Wilmot, at home for con sultation every afternoon andovoning. Mosmer iHm and Spiritualistic investigation.-Whar Hotol, Quoen-stroet.—(advt).



The prettiest Rooking cnair lor any class o( room is that known as the .'.ustrian ben Wood. This aiyle of furniture is well adapte for this climate It is light-looking and yet very strong; it is suitable for either Bitting, dining or drawiug-rooru. Garlickand Cranwell were the first to introduce it to the Auckland public and they 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' RockingChalrs, Shop and Piano High Chairs, Childrens'Table Chairs, Childrens' Low and Arm Chairs, Settees, etc. Our stock of House Furniture and Carpets ia well worth inspecting. New-comers especially should visit the City Hall Arcade. Residents and those about to marry will be aided by oon sulting our Book Catalogue, and will find in our Stock such a variety that will enable them to furnish their houße in a few hours, and at the cheapest rates. Five per cent, discount is allowed for all caßh payments on furnishing orders. Note the address—City Hall Aroade, Queen-street, a uokland—Qarliek and Cranwell, Vroprietojs.—ADVT.