CORRESPONDENCE.

A PLEA FOR THE PARSONS.

(To the Editor.)

Slß,—The leading article in the Star of Monday, 16th inst., re a sermon delivered by the Key. Mr Gulliver in St. Paul's on Sunday morning, is so full of undeserved criticism and irony that it demands more than a passing notice. Had the sentiments promulgated by the article appeared in a professedly religious journal or periodical, or even in a sceptical paper, there would have been little or no need for any reply, as the style and logic of Uie writer are uot cal culated to do any positive harm ; but ap pearins in a professedly secular paper it re quires a decided answer. The various arti cles in the fc>TAR upon political, social, and literary questions frequently manifest an intelligent acquaintance with the subjects handled, and did the editor or sub-editors keep to the themes they appear to have studied, there certainly, would have been no such exhibition of ignorance and un charitableness aa the article ot Monday dis played. In the commencement of the article there is a very unworthy and sweeping criticism upon the character of the preaching given each week from the Aucklaud pulpits. It is Baid " to contain so little that is original, Btriking, and suited to the demands of the age." It may possibly be true that there is little or no originality iv the mutter of the preaching, but may not originality be seen in the composition, the, illustrations, the similes? It is not often, if ever, that we fiud niucli originality in the matter of the leadiug articles of our public journals, although they sometimes display talent in the use of metaphors, anecdotes, and historical inci dents. In the speech of SirGoorge Grey, E.G., delivered on Monday evcuiug, we have nothing new or original in the matter, but the freshness of his style and the aptness of his illustrations make bis addresses always readable and interesting. Now, in the preaching of modern days there is little or no room for originality in the matter, be cause the Christian minister has the theme he must proclaim revealed in the word of God, but surely he may, by the beauty and polish of his language, the excellence and aptness of his illustrations, the freshness and pith of his similes, set forth the gospel in what may properly be called an original and striking manner, and hence suit his preaching to the intelligence and advance ment of the age. My acquaintance with the clergymen of Auckland, and especially with those who are erroneously called "the non-conform ing ministers," has led me to form a some what different opinion from yours, regarding the character of their sermons. I have been privileged to hear many of the ministers of this city, and I maintain that their Sabbath addresses are characterised by as much plainness of language, earnestness of style, and freshness of thought, as those of any city in this colony. You appear to imagine that they intentionally shirk those questions which have reference to the practical busi ness of life, aud delight to expatiate in those celebrated themes which have no bearing upon men struggling with sin and temptation. To be able to make such a sweeping statement as this, you must have necessarily gone the round of all the churches, and heard spsciinens of the preaching. Jiut even if you had done so, I am not sure, if, according to all recognised laws of criticism, you would be warranted in expressing yourself in language like this: —"As a general rule they (Ministers) nover run out of certain well-defined grooves ; they deal with a round of topic, which, though they may bo perfectly true, and from their antiquity worthy of all reverence and respect, yet, nevertheless do not come down to the level of the every day practical business of life," because oue or even half a dozen sermons are no true criterion of the character of the preaching given in our churches. Your reference to the sermon of the Key. Mr Gulliver must have been very annoying to your nuraeroua readers, as they, natur ally, like myself, must have looked through nil your columns for the sermon, or at least for an outline of it, in order that they might compare your favourable criticism with the address itself. It is not common, I think, to publish an article upon a sub ject which has not been placed be fore the readers, either in the whole or in part, in order that they may form a judgment for themselves ; but in this case the author of your leading article happened to be in St. Paul's on Sunday morning, and he takes it for granted that everybody else must have been there. Would it not have been wiser to publish the sermon and criticise it, instead of criticising what two or three hundred people may have heard ?

It is impossible to criticise this wonderful sermon of Mr Gulliver's, so indirectly and oonfusedly mentioned in your article, but 1 cannot see how you can reconcile " his fear less handling of a subject generally shirked and avoided within church walls, &c," with the qualification "If MrGulliverdiduot speak quite so stroDgly as this (referring to your criticism upon the character of modern religion) yesterday morning, it was probably because the associations of the place and of his office hindered his speech." I cannot see any manliness and fearlessness on the part o| a man whose sermon shows certain convictions, and yet from fear of offending certain individuals, or from dread of tiampling on the conscientious scruples of bis hearers should "be hindered iv his speech somewhat." If Mr Gulliver baa certain opinions upon "the insufficiency of what goes by ihe name of religion," would it not have been more courageous and honest bad he stated these without fear of the consequences ? But your commendation ot his courage "in facing the chief religious difficulty of the age," and your singling him out a3 the champion of honesty among the clergy on this point,seems to me uncharitable and un deserved. lam safe in challenging you to mention a clergyman in Auckland who does not readily recognise " the strength of the forces which are on every side rising up around the church,1' and who does not honestly and regularly try to grapple with these evil forces. They may not all be able to set forth the truth and oppose error as Mr Gulliver seems to have done, but they may nevertheless have as intelligent views on the subject as he has, and although they may not be privileged to have editors of papers in their churches who can write and publish articles upon their sermons, and thus make them popular, they may yet be doing as much good in the way of advan cing the truth and combatting error as Mr Gulliver.

I fully sympathise with your remarks regarding the emphasis put upon the use of millinery in many of our churches ; and, further, I believe that the showy ritualism of some of our Auckland churches explains much of the non-church going among the people. It is the growing hankeriog alter Rome's empty parade among the clergy of the State Church in England that is driving many of her pious and intel ligent membeis from her communion into dissenting churches ; and if you, therefore, had restricted your article to a condemnation of this growing tendency in the colony and set the increased indifference to church ordinances down to such, you would have been nearer the truth than in condemning in a wholesale fashion the preaching in our Auckland pulpits. In referring to the increasing critical examination of the word of God, you seem to imply tbat preachtrs shut their eyes to such, and care not to acknowledge the ad vancement of scientific research. But the truth fears not the light, come whence it may, and sure'y men who have made theology and its relation to science and history their life-study cannot be ignorant of the points you suggest. That ttie question of the relation of science to religion has been studied and examined by Chris tian preachers may be seen from the fact that many of the ablest treatises upon this subject have come from ministers of the Gospel. I have not read a theological work published within the last few years where this subject happened to come up, but the writers honestly and gratefully acknow ledged the light received from scientific research. And, further, you will not Cud many intelligent clergymen who do not confess that many of the religious difficul ties you mention have not been explained andmadeclearer by the labours of scientists, because all true science cannot be antago nistic to religion.and though the discoveries of science may seem sometimes at variance with the recognised and orthodox interpre tations of the Bible, it will finally be found that they haimonise in every point. The relation of science to religion is not shirked by Christian preachers, although they do not require to be always harping upon the same string, for this would un questionably soon empty their churche". To discuss in the pulpit those abstract and scientific questions, which you seem to advocate would be giving a stone for bread. It is not necessary for any preacher to go out of his way in search of those portions in the Bible that are said to be in conflict vith the discoveries of modern science, because science is jet in its infancy, but if he happens to come across such in his regular exposition of the truth he must and will manfully face them, and show what he believes to be their reconciliation.

It wonld be useless to follow you further in your uncalled-for criticism, but I may remark upon the uncharitablenesa displayed in your comments upon the faithfulness of

ministers in the way of visitation. If your words are to be taken in a literal sense, then I do not know one clergyman in Auckland " who wears laven der gloves,1' &c, and cveu were it true, why should preachers be compelled to wear the orthodox black coat, and move among their fellow men casting a dark shadow around them ? Have they not as much right to wear what their own taste may suggest as other men ? And have they not a right to attend innocent amusements, such as the evening concert and fashionable party ? But if your remarks are to be taken in a figurative sense as trying to expose what you consider the pride, tlio laziness, the indifference of ministers, then I main tain that as a body tbey faithfully and earnestly visit the alleys and back streets iv their various districts, and although they may make no parade of their zeal and devotion, and their labours may be uuknown by the press of this city, yet tbey are trying tobefaithfultotheircalling, Itisbutapoor ( effort to smoothe over the uncharitableness and sarcasm evident in your article, by addiug in the way ot a conclusion—" It i» in no spirit of fault-finding or of censoriousnesa that we point out these facts." It is to be hoped, however, that in tbe future you will keep within the domain of the secular, and not interfere with the religious, convictions of your readers, for no professedly secular paper, as the EVENING Star is, can maiutaiu its popularity and character if it continues to dictate or criticise what men believe aud do in religious matters.

[The letter is discussed in our leading columns to-day.—Ed. E.S.]

TOTAL OF CENSUS RETURNS.

The Population of the Colony—

48!>,561,

(BY TELEGRAPH. PRESS] ASSOCIATION.)

WELLINGTON, Wednesday. The total census returns show that the population of the electoral districts of the colony amounts to 486,861. The shipping returns 2500 persons; the Chatham Islands, 200. The latter two are estimated. This gives as the total European population of the colony 459.561. In 1878 the population was 414,412, having increased from the census of 1874 at the rate of 38-36. The population is now, according to the figures in the above telegram, 459.5G1, showing a numerical increase of 75,149, or a cen tesimal increase of IS'l3 over the census of 1878. __

SEIZURE OH THE INDIA.

Further Particulars.

[From the "Age," April 28.]

Mr. A. T. CLAKK, the Commissiouer of Customs, accompanied by Detective Mac kay, went on board the steamer Ferret, Into India, yesterday, and made a thorough search of the vessel. There was a large supply of firearms and ammunition on board. In addition, £200 worth of plate, and a largo amount ot valuable china was found. One peculiar thing was noticed in connection with tho • bills showing the indebtedness of this accomplished ad venturer to the various firms who had executed his liberal orders. All the headings were cut oil. It is very clear that tho scheme was thoroughly well plauned before it was embarked upon, for, in addition to all the documentary forms likely to be required on this self-im posed roving commission round the world, the clever owner had provided himself with a large stock of duty stamps for all ports where such imposts are levied. An amusing scrap of information was obtained in the search. A medicine bottle obtained in Mauritius was addressed to " Captain with the long whiskers." This direction evidently ap plied to the captain of the vessel, as the description would fit only him. The chemist was evidently at a loss for the name, and so resorted to "the long whis kers " as his best mode of identifying the person for whom the decoction was com pounded. The documents show that the coffee was purchased for £15,000. Only £2000 was paid in cash to the " owner " at the Cape for the coffee, bills payable at the Londou aud Westminster Bank being taken for the balance. This shows that Smith, alias Henderson, has a sleeping partner in London. The arrangement was well calcu lated to allay suspicion. Much of the credit of discovering the true nature of the steamer Ferret is due to the address displayed by Mr Wilson, the secre tary for Ports and Harbours and Govern ment engineer, and Detective Mackay. The Commisiioner of Customs directed Mr Wil son to go on board in the capacity of marine engineer and inspect the ship. Mr Wilson, however, adopted the more adroit plan of going on board in the capacity of a pur chaser. By this device he was enabled to iuspect the whole ship, and from his obser vations the conviction was forced upon him that the India was identical with the Fer ret. Upon the decided information elicited by Mr Wilson and Detective Mackay, the ' Commissioner of Customs was enabled to take decisive seeps. THE ENGINEER'S STATEMENT. William Griffin, first engineer of the India, stated: I joined the ship at Greenock, and was introduced to Mr Hen derson Smith by Mr Joseph Walker, of I 57, Gracechurch-street. shiptroker, who, I was told, was about to charter a steamer with a view ot purchasing her afterwards. He wanted, it was said, a vessel more of a yacht than of a carrying vessel, as his wife was ill, and ordered to seek a change of climate, I enquired about several steamers, but did not succeed in getting a suitable vessel. About the beginning of ISBO Mr Walker, the broker, told me thit they had found a suitable vessel, and asked me if I would go as chief engineer. I agreed to do so for £15 per month if to the Mediter ranean ; or other voyage, the pay to be £25 per month, or current wages. I was then introduced by letter to the so-called Mr I Smith, and I agreed to go in the Ferret. He putmc on pay in London there aud then, and I was sent to the vessel at Greenock. From thence we proceeded to Cardiff in ballast, where we shipped tho present crew, and signed atticles for three years. We coaled and proceeded to Milford, where Mr Smith told me he had to com pleted the purchase of tho Ferret, upon my recommendation. We then went to Gibraltar, and passed through the .Straits ot Gibraltar, where we reported onrselves by signals. After this, during tho night, we sailed out of the Strait 3 again. Next day, thinking this diversion of the voyage very strange, I asked Mr Smith trie reason, andheßeemed at first loth t> tell me, but eventually he told me upon my promising not to divulge, that he was colonel of an Ameri can regiment, and had held high official positions in the U. S., &c, but having been exiled for political reasons he dared not be seen in America, and was subsequently incog., and was desirous of destroying all traces of his whereabouts. We then pro ceeded to San Antonio, where we took in ballast and water, and from thence I wrote to the old owners that the engines were all working well and that no far everything was satisfactory. As he was desirous of dcs- j troying the identity of the vessel, and all traces of himself, he caused the ship's name to be altered to " Bantou," and ordered me to obliterate the oifical number. I asked Mr Smith and the former captain whether I was justified in obeying such an order, and they a^ured me I was bound to execute all orders, and they would bear the blame and exonerate me. We hammered out the old figures as well as we could, and cut some new figures. Mr Smith told me we were bound to Kio or Santos where he would purchase a cargo of coffee. He did so at Santos, and we coaled and took in so much cargo that we could not take our proper quantity of coal. He told me in case of running short of coal we would have to burn coffee, which we did to the extent of some hundreds of bags of the commoner kind. We arrived at the Cape and deliv ered the coffee to the purchasers, and from thence we went to the Mauritius, where the vessel was docked r During this time the vessel had been altered from the Banton to India. I wished to leave at Mauritius, but Mr Smith would not allow me to do so. I was suspicious that all was not right, in spite of his assurances to the contrary. During the voyage Mr Smith proposed to call all the crew by other names, to prevent his being traced, which all agreed to. As I was ill, and Mr Smith would not discharge me, he shipped a fourth engineer to keep my watch till we got to Melbourne, where he intended to sell the vessel.

The Board of Trade in England have ad vised the detention of the Ferret under the Merchant Shipping Act, and the Highland Kailway Company, the supposed owners of the vessel, have asked the Government to hand the ship over to their agents.

THE CONFEDI2KATK IN ENGLAND.

Wright, the captain of the Ferret, was brought up to-day and remanded till Mon day. A book containing a special cypher code has been found on board the vessel, intended to convey to persons in k'ngland full information of the movements of the steamer. One was as follows :—"Game is up; all is discovered. Destroy or hide everything. Make youreelf scarce. Com municate with me through arranged chan>

nel." The Commissioner ot Customs has I not as yet received any information from I England in answer to his telegram. A third charge has been preferred against Captain Wright-that of forgery. J

TELEGRAMS.

[PER PRESS AGENCIf.]

GISBORNE, this day,

A movement is on foot for lighting the town of Gisborne with gas. A successful experiment was made last uight by Mr W. Clarke on the new parafine mineral lately discovered in the district. A company is in course of formation.

NEW PLYMOUTH, this day.

SERIOUS ACCIDENT.

I An accident happened at the Harbour Works yesterday afternoon. The foreman, Mr McDonald, was engaged conveying on a trolly a huge piece of ironwork, and/whilst going up a small incline the wheels got blocked by a Rtonc. Mr McDoneld re moved the stone, when tho wheels moved aud ho was knocked down and considerably hurt. PROFESHOR HASELMAYER. Professor Haaelmaycr is meeting with great success here. The halls wero crammed at Hawcra and Patea, aud at Waitara there was no standing room.

WANGANUI, this day

THE RACES.

The following are acceptances aud general entries for Wanganui Steeplechase meet ing :— Handicap.—Lady Mary, Lone Hand, Suuray, Parikaranj>arauga, Eclipse, King, Don, (Jhaudler, Venture, Grey Moinus, Omanaka,

Graud Stand Steeplechase.—Lone Hand, Lady Mary, Eclipse, Chandler, Venture.

Maiden Steeplechase. — Hawthorn, Kdalwiess, Blar (late Tartar), Suuray, Lady Mary, Parikarangarauga, Reweuata, Monk, Miru, St. Levithiu.

NAPIER, this day.

MR J. STEWART, C.E., OBTAINS AN APPOINTMENT.

Mr James Stewart, formerly District Engineer of Auckland, has been appointed consulting Engineer in tho matter of water extension supply for tho Borough,

WELLINGTON, this day.

The Wellington Riilo Association meet ing, which commences on Saturday, pro mises to be a creat success. Over 50 entries have been received.

PALMERSTON NORTH, this day.

LIBEL CASES.

Tho editor of tho Manawatu "Times" has been committed for trial ou two charges of libel. He has instructed his solicitor to take proceedings against Mr McMinn, of tho Manawatu " Standard," for libel.

CHIUSTCHURCH, this day,

There are now 59 patients iv Christ church Hospital, against 89 at this date last year.

MEMORIAL TO DR. CAMPBELL.

At a meeting yesterday it was resolved to erect a monument to the memory of Dr. Campbell and family, who perished by the wreck of tho Tararua. The subscriptions arc limited to one guinea.

DUNEDIN, this day,

A LUCKY FIND.

A Chinese party at Conroy's Gully un earthed 400 ounces, under where Muir's house stood. Muir sold them the grouud for £40.

INVERCARGILL, this day.

LETTER FROM MR PARNELL.

J. Maher, president ot tho local brauch of the Irish Laud League, has received a letter from A. 0. Paruell, thanking him for his eilbrts on behalf of the cause which he is glad is so well understood here. For better protection, he says, the financial head-quatter3 of the league has been re moved to Paris.

RESIDENT MAGISTRATES COURT.-This day.

(Before Dr. Home and VV. C. Daldy, Esq., Justices of the Peace.) JUDGMENTS FOR PLAINTIFFS.

T. B. Hannaford v. John Young; claim £2 12s, rent and possession.—Mr E. W. Burton, for plaintiff, stated that possession had been obtained, and ihcy now sued for the amount of the rent.—Judgment was given accordingly with costs. Phillips and Son v. George Mason ; claim £3 6s 2d, goods sold and delivered. Thomas Ussher v. Charles Elley; claim £1 ss, cash lent,—Mr Thome for plaintiff. W. Kainbow, v. W. Kaymond ; claim £6 5s 9d, goods —Mr Keetley for plaintiff. C. Sheppard v. F. Walker; claim £1 19s, goods.—Costs, £1 lls 6d.—Mr Thome for plaintiff. F. Kayner v. Joseph Bell; claim £3 2s Id, goods.—Costs, JEI 28 Gd.— Mr Xheo. Cooper for plaintiff. Thos. Hcdger v. Jeremiah Burke ; claim £1 4s Cd, goods.—Costs £1 2a 6d.—Mr George for plaintiff. Sargeson and Read v. Edward Message ; claim £16 promissory note.—Costs £2 5s. — Mr Ooleman for plaintiff.

Wm. Hamley v. D. A. Thomas ; claim £9 7s 6d, board and lodging.—Costs £1 17s 6d.—Mr Coleman for plaintiff. Joseph Geary v. K. A. Burgess; claim £3 6s 9d, goods sold and delivered.—Costs £1 2s 6d.—Mr Thome for plaintiff. Joseph Williams v. Thomas Moylan; claim £116s.—Costs 12s.

W. L. Koth v. Thomas Moylan; claim £3, goods.—Costs 12s Bright Smile G.M C. v. Alfred Bowring ; claim, £20.—Mr liees proved the debt, and Mr James liussell appeared tor plaintiffs.— Costs, £2 ss. ADJOURNED CASKS. Kelly v. JJilworth till June 2nd ; B. L. Meek v. William Holder, till next Court day; De Thierry v. Owen, June 16th; Hannaford v. Smith, June 2; Saunders v. Finlay, June 2; Cruicksbank v. Harris, Juue 16; Somerfield and JLeck v. John Kerr, Jnne 2 ; Jones v. Mullally.JJune 2. DISNJTED CASK. Johnson v. Mullally; claim £1 16s.— ' Alexander Johnson stated that he had been in the employ of John Mullally, doing night work, but not seeing his clear money at the end of the week he left. Lefcudant offered him only a _ part of his wages; he would not receive it.— John Mullally repudiated a portion of the claim, and said he had paid him for the time he was employed at night work, at 6s a night. He wished to have a distinct statement with dates.—Defendant eaid he was unable to read and write, and was unable to give them.—The evidence was very conflicting in this case, there being no other documents in evidence beside the bill of the claim between the parties.—The Court endeavoured in vain to get a clear statement of the claim, and a witness, Abraham Fletcher was examined, but his evidence failed to assist the Court, and the case was dismissed for want of evidence. — This was all the business.

MINING NEWS.

We extract the following from latest mine manager's reports to hand : —

Old Caledonian.—Little change to report. I took down the leader in the winze. It is nice looking, but no gold was seen. lam now through No. 2 reef in No. 1 level, and intend driving abreast a few feet, to see if we can find anything of No. 1 reef. I almost think they are laying on each other, but a few days will tell. There is no change in Herniet's. lam taking down four loads to the mill, and shall follow with the dirt from No. 3 level winze. In a day or two we shall know their worth.—T. B. HICKS.

SOUTHERN CBOSS.—The winze at Battery Level has bceu sunk thirty-two feet, but, seeing no gold, I thought it advisable to open out and driving from it, junctioned with a flat leaaer about 6 inches in thick ness and crossing it nearly at right angles. The quartz here has a very good appear ance. I have driven twenty feet on the leader. We had gold in the hanging wall of specimen leader below Battery Level. I saw a few colours of gold in the stone for the first seven feet, but none since. I believe there is a' chance of getting a patch of gold on it upwards. I have had a few men working on the leader above tramway level and the latter end of last week ten pounds of picked stone came to hand from a cross leader. There ia about 40 feet of backa_ on this leader to the surface, which 1 think will be payable. Thero were four loads of quartz crushed at the Moanataiari battery from the No, 3 lode in 100 feet level for the return of 15 'dwts. melted gold. As it turned out such a poor yield I stopped pros pecting on it, and withdrew tue men. Crushing willbe commenced at the Albumia battery about the end of this week ; there will be about 251bs. of quartz to put through, —Jambs Coxttts,

THE TARARUA DISASTER.

Extraordinary Persistence in

Error.

The seaman Denz, whose young wife, infant, and sister-in-law were lost in the Tararua, has arrived in Auckland, From a conversation with him it would appear that a singular fatality attended the vessel and all connected with her on the day of the wreclf. He has not the slightest doubt that if tho right course had been adopted the wholo of the passengers would have been saved. The steamer struck the reef at about half-past five in the morning, and from that time till nine o'clock the water was so smooth arouud her that a canoe might have gone alongside. If the boat* then had beeu got out and sent away one by one with as many passengers as they could carry, with instructions to go rouud the point, and, keeping clear of the surf, skirt the shore, while steering in tho direction of the Bluff, a landing would have beeu obtained within a few miles of the wreck, and the boats could have got back to the ship before the sea rose so high as to I render communication impossible (about twelve o'clock). But valuable time wasj thrown away in trying to land in the heavy surf in close proximity to the wreck, and on the reef, in which efforts the first mate's boat was thrown away, while the other boats were allowed to go to smash. The boats could even have reached tho Bluff in six hours from the place of the wreck, and that there was no sea anywhere except at tho reef and in the stirt on the beach, is shown by the fact stated by Donz that in the second mate's boat which put to sea looking for assistance, tho men were able, during the night, to lie down and rest. Tho cause of tho error seema to have been an idea that the hull of the steamer would hold toccther for any length of time. Denz gives Captain Garrard credit for being perfectly cool, col lected, and active in exerting himself to do the best he could for thoso committed to his charge, but there cannot be a doubt that if other stops had been takon instead of frit tering any precious time in übclcbs trips to the beach and the reef, the loss of life would havo been small, if any at all. By promptly despatching tho boats lull of people, they could easily have reached the Mull' before the time when tho message sent nshoro arrived at the Wyndham telegraph station. That is, sup posiug that no landing could have been ob tained nearer, which of course is not the case. Denz believes a safe landing might have been effected within a few miles of the placo of tho wreck, hnd tho course sug gested been followed. After 12 o'clock tho sea hnd risen so much at the reef that no thing could have approached the steamer.

AN AUCKLAND SCANDAL.

[BY TKLKaiUPII—PItKSS ASSOCIATION.]

(Jallai/her's Matrimonial

Experiences.

NAPIER, this day.

Robert Gallagher, on a charge of bigamy, has been committed for trial. The prisoner, when living at Auckland in 1868, lived with a woman named Alica Kigby for about two years. At the instigation of friends, they were married by Father McDonald at St. Patrick's Church. Before taking up with Gallagher, Alice had lived with George llird. In 1872, Gallagher met Eliza White in Auckland. She went to Wellington, ami met him there. She met him again live ycara ago at Napier, and married him, not knowing he was married to Alice Itigby. Gallagher docs not bear a good character, and had separated from his last wife after giving her a tremendous thrashing.

SUBMARINE ERUPTION NEAR MAYOR ISLAND.

A Large Volume of Water Ihroivn up.

A MOST curious marine phenomenon was witnessed by a, number of gentlemen among whom were Mr Hedley, Government Sur veyor, and Judge Symonds, on the last voyage of the s.s. Glcnelg from Tauranga, When between the Slipper and Mayor Island, a large volume of water was ob served to suddenly rise about twenty or thirty yards away from the steamer. It gradually increased until a circle of about sixty feet in circuiiiferancu was covered, and rose about four or five feet in the air. Mud, saud, stone?, and shells were scut flying about over the surface of the water, and the whole kept in a .state of boiling for some time. The Glenelg although but a short distance away, as already stated, hardly felt the shock, and the eruption seemed to be confined to a very small space. Some gentlemen on board were of opinion that the occurrence had some connection with White Island, which is situated nearly 50 miles away, but of course this is purely conjecture.

AN ARAB VISITOR.

The Arab chief who has been iv our midst lately loft yesterday by the Arawata for Syducy and Molbouruo, en route to Mecca, where he intends to spend three months iv prayer At the tomb of the Prophet prior to returning to his home in Algeria. His name is Ben Azzes, and he is scheik as well as head Marabout (i.e., civil and spiritual chief) of the powerful tribe of Ben Suassen. The office of Marabout is looked upon with reverence by the Arabs, and its dignity in so high that the Great Marabout ranks next to the Sultan or King of his country. The chief under notice took a prominent part in an insurrection against the French, and be ing made prisoner, ho was with 180 of his compatriots transported to New Caledonia, After serving eight years there he was liberated some six or eight months ago. He arrived here quite recently, and as he speaks French with the fluency of a native, he soon formed acquaintance with the French resideota He was very favourably impressed with what ho saw iv the city, and from it he formed a high opinion of the superiority oil the English over the French style of colonisation, One of his greatest antipathies was the European costume, and in a weak moment threfore he discarded the despised pants and coat, and donning the flowing and picturesque dress of his raco ; sallied forth into the street. A procession ot 200 or 300 youngsters soon followed at his heels, and in great displeasure at the tun which they made of him, he beat a hast} re treat to his hotel. He repeatedly expressed a wish for a ride into the country, but could not find a horse of mettle sufficient to please his taste. He was shown Mr S. Morrin's charger, and asked if it would suit him, but after disdainfully surveying it tor a moment, he dryly remarked lie did not want a " tamo " horse. The chief, arrayed in his characteristic garb, has been photographed by Mr Bartlett, and anyone who sees the portrait cannot fail to be struck by the fino physique, regular features, and intelligent look of the man.

ANOTHER ROBBERY.-A YOUNG MAN ARRESTED.

A YOUNG man named John Archibald Elliott was brought up at tho Police Court this morning oh a charge of breaking and etuering tho premises of hia employer, Mr Foster, boot and shoe manufacturer, next to the Market lintel, and stealing there from about 16 paica of elastic-aiae boots. Mr Foster fastened the premises on Tuea. day evening at the usual hour, and left all safe. On reaching tho premises yesterday (Wednesday) morning, it was discovered that some person or persons had been busy during the night, and had made way. through a window which had been reached by means of a ladder, which had been placed against the building. Mr Foster informed the police of the robbery, and De tective firennan was immediately in action in quest of the thief. He discovered that several pairs of the stolen boots had been pawned at the pawn-shops in the vicinity of Queen street, and which were readily given up to the police. Suspicion at once tell upon the prisoner, a young man, who was in the employ of Mr Foster, and he was at once arrested on the charge, and brought up this morning. He pleaded not guilty through his solicitor, and was at once admitted to bail. Two citizens, believing that prisoner will be able to clear himself of the imputa tion, immediately became bail tor Elliott. We are not in a position to state the grounds of suspicion which led to the prisoner's arrest.

Dr. R. Harris, of Newcastle, N.S.W., has given £I,OUO for a seaman's missionary at the port. The Rev. J. Coutts, another missionary, recently contributed £2,000 for a sailors' home.

THEATRE ROYAL.

■*.—_ "HAMLET" TO-NIGHT.

The promised dramatic season at the Theatre Royal will be inaugurated, to-night with the production ol Hamlet. His im personation of the " melancholy prince " is said to be one of Herr Bandmann's most pronounced histrionic triumphs, while Miss Beaudet has been highly eulogised in the South and elsewhere for her portraitures of Shakespearian heroines. The Company which supports these artistes is spoken of as highly eil'ective. There is every reason, therefore, to anticipate a finished perfor mance of the immortal masterpiece, and there is this further inducement for play, goers not te miss the opportunity of seeing it, that it is expressly stated that no play will be repeated.

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, TfIUKSDAY, MAY 19



Wanted. WANTED KNOWN, another change in Darupier's Fresh Advertisement of Wonderful Bargains, 4th page, next the auotloDß ANTED, a General fciervaat ; refc. renoea required. —Apply H, Palmer's Boarding-house, opposite the Gasworks. ANTED, a good General Sen-nnt.— Apply to Mrs Maoniool, St. James s MaDse. References indispensable. ANTED, a General Servant for a small family; good wages. References requirod.—Apply at onea to Mra J. Levy, 214, Queen-street. , WANTED KNOWN, that Mrs I-ieap, Dressmaker, lato of Symond-street, has removed to Vluoent Villa, Vincent-street. • ANTED to LET, a new Two-roomed Cottage, with tank, &c.; small faniily proforrod ; see " Board to Let." Marmion-strcet, Upper Queon-street, jußt abovo tho Turklßh baths. WANTED, by a respectable person, a Situation as Housekeeper or useful com panion. Good roforonons.—Apply by letter to •'Companion." Stak office. WANTED, a Bricklayer to pet boilers. Apply K. Alison, Builder, Dovonport. i'T^ANTfli, an Apprentice to the Dress- TT making.—Apply to Miss A. Laybourn, Brighton, Pamoll. WANTKD, a Fiuiahcr and Machinist. —G. Black and Co., Vlotoria street. WANTED, a good "General Servant; roforonoos requirod.—Mrs Bloman, top of Grafton Koad. \\T ANTED, a Good General Servant, V T ono accustomed to children preferred. Apply Mm Pioioi Lanlgan. Hardiug-fetroot. WANIED KNOWN, that T. Me- Mastor's Stock of Drapery and Clothing In vory forgo, and being sold cheap. ANTED to Soil, a Spring Cart; also, a Tumor's Wlusel. Cheap.—Knquiro at Duano and Patterson, Karangahapo Road. ANTED.—Wnnted, to Purchase a Four or Six roonwl Cottage with Free hold Allotment, in a loading thoroughfare, or an Allotment.—Address, X.Y., fcTAßOlilce. ANTED, to Soil 140 Feathers from 3d oaoh, great bargains ; also, 20 dozen Black Kid Uloves. at 3s pair,—W, Kinoaid's Cheap Urapory, Victoria-street. ANTED KNOWiN, that the under sigued can supply long lengths In Kauri Timber at the shortest notice.—M. H. Koo, Oue hunga,! *jU ANTED, good TaiJoresses at once j » y nlao Impiovere. Apply J. Williams, Victoria-street. W~" ANTED KNOWN, that C. Allen is selling Gonaial Drapery in Viotorla- Btrcet, noxt to J. Williams, the People's Tailor, nt prices hitherto unknown. WANTED, nl! the Sewing Machines that are out of repair to bo brought to D. 8. Chambers, Sowing Machine Maker, 310, tipper Queen-street, Auckland. ANTED, the Public to Know that next Saturday, May 21, Is my lost day as Butcher In Queen-street, and before putting tlio nhutlers up for good I will givo the public a treat of Quality and Prices that have never boon known before, and, perhaps, never will bo in Auokland.—C. Veltb. kMy successors will bo Messrs. Hoffman. ANTED KNOWN—The Wonder of tho Ago—A Fine Long Ovorooat, lined through, £1 7s lid.—Phillips' Mart, Quoon-Htroet. ANTED KNOWN, that V, W. Goodson is removing to Hoffman's Buildiiiga; that 111, Quoen-stroet, will bo clOHed from 'Ihuraday evening; and "The London Arcado" (lato Hoffman's) will bo opened on Saturday, preparatory to the Grand Opening Show Week, commencing Monday, the 23rd. \\7ANTED — Best All-wool Estannne » T Sergo?, fttßhlonablo shales, at half prlco. la lid; woith 3s 3d. Now Shades Carmelite Screes, 13 2d: worth Is 9<i.—J. M. McLachlan. Ty~ANTEI>, to buy 500 Puriri Posts and V ¥ 2,000 Ilimu, or heart of Kauri rails.—S. White, ffenoer, Cußtomuousa-atreet. AIFTeITTnOWIN, that E. Uod K son will Open a Firewood Yard on or about Saturday, 21st, in Mechanics' Bay. opposits Svvnu Hotel, and v ill sell Firewood, Coal, Post*, Hails, Houso Blockp, &c. Ordora do llvorod at tho lowest PricaH.-Address, K. Hodgson, I'arnell, Brighton. VV"ANfED,"Tcnders for a Four-roomed Vt Cottage. Plans and specifications to bo Boon at tho olllco of 1). Goldio, Albert-street, Auckland, woro tenders will be received till 4 p.m of If KID AY next. \\f ANTED, by a thorough Practical TT Farmor, a Situation on a Farm or Station as Manager or Genoral Workmen; wifo a good Dairy woman.—Apply to "H.Y.," Star Olllco. i\T A W TE D KN O W N. Tho Auckland Timber Company have on hand several Job Lots of Building Materials, which will bo sold as Great Bargains, to make room. albo, all descriptions of Timber, Doors, Sashes, Mouldings, Joinery, Turnery, &C, at Lowest Prices. O. HOLD3HIP. Manager. TirANTED, J. Ford's Customers to V T know that In consequence of tho lato flro he hau let the front of his shop to Mr Payne, Jeweller, but carries on tho Tailoring in tho samo shop, whom ho guarantees to supply as Good and aa Choap Uarments to order as can be produced in this city.—J. Ford, Tailor, 166, Queon-strent. . \\! ANT ED KNOW N.-Dampier's V> Wonderful Bargains in tho Market (open overy day), consist of Pudding lates, 3Jd; Soup ditto, Gd: Dinner ditto, sd; Basins, 3d; Jam Dishes, It 3d ; Sugar Ba-ius, Is 3d ; Butter Coolers, Is 3d; Grand Tea Pots, Is : Epg Cups, Hd; Fancy Toilet Sets, i i 6d ; Butter Knives, ad; Bread ditto, 9d; Dinner Seta, Toiletware &C choap; Knives and Forks (hanJsome and good), Cd the pair; Pocket Knives, 4d; two blade ditto, 9d; spoons, Id, id, Cd, and Is; Cork-screws, 9d ; Tomahawks, is; Slate Pencils, Gd the box of 100; Ledgers, Bd; Framed Pic tures, 3d, Id, 13, and la 6d; Padlocks, dd; Trunipots. 4d ; Pop-guns, 6d; Balls, 2d ; China , Dolls, Id, 2d, 3d, 6d, 9d, and Is; &c, &c. \'l~ ANTED KNOWN, that now is the V time for ladies to get Bargains at Dunne, Hall, & Co.'s. Cheap Drapory Saio still ».oing on. Black and White roal Laces at a great sacrifice.—l 74, Queen-street, opposito Thistlo Hotel. . \*7ANTED KNOWN, " THE LITTLE VV DEMON" PATKNT SELF-ACTING CANDLK EXTINGUISHER is invaluable to those who read in bed. Kverybody shdhld get one, Price, la 6d (warranted), Sont to any ad dreßs on receipt of ten two-penny stamps. Sole Manufacturers, SKLIG and KDWAKDS, the IXL., Hastings-street, Napier, N.Z.—N.B.— Agents wanted. WANTED KNOWN, the remaining Gd and 3d Oleograph Album Scraps are all reduced to Id each picture. Look at tho beau tifulJapanoso Antimacassars displayed at 111, Quecn-stroet, and Brandon House, Parnell. WANTED, 10 give away Trousers. Every person ordering a Suit for 55s or ! upwardß will receive a present of a pair of Trousers.—J. D. Phillips, Tailor, 170 Queen street. WANTED KNOWN—At C, W. Good son's Stationery is sold at English prices. Cream-laid Ruled Note, 2d per quire; good Envelopes, at 2d per 25; the Kensington and i Brunswiok Note, (highly fashionable). Is 6d per 5-quiro paoket; Envelopes to matoh, 3d per 25 , Exquisite Damask Repp Note, in 6 colours, at Is per quirel Envelopes to match, Is per 25: Mourning Note in all borders, 6d per quire, and Court Envelopes, 6d per paoket; Monogram (2 letters) Note Paper, Gd per qulro, with Court Envelopes to match, 6d per 25. Pass, Exeroiae and Copy Books, Day Books, Ledgers, Journals in great variety; Writing Desks, Blotters, En velope Cases, &.O.; Birthday Cards, a beautifnl assortment; Initial Stamps, for paper or linen marking, from la caoh; the Creedmoor, Bull Dog, and Mule Savings Bank, &a, &c—lll, Queon-Btreet, and Brandon House. Parnell. WANTED, to Purchase, on the North Koad, Newton, a well-built Cottage of threo or four rooms, with Freehold Allotment; must be in the main street and cheap.—Goorge Fraser, No. 6, South British Buildings. "W^ANTED, the Public to call and in T t spect, or purchase, the Goods at A. MeLcod's Now Zealand Local Industry Cash Store and Spring Lath Mattress Factory, City Mart, 123, Queen-Btreet, They will find that everything is marked in plain figures, and is the Cheapest in Town. Open from is a.m, till 5 p.m., and on Saturdays till 9 p.m. 11TAN TED KNOW IN.—As regards VV Dampier's Pianoforte MUSIC 1 MUSIC! MUSIC 1 Monsieur Cailllau, the celebrated musical critic, whose judgment as such no one in Auckland has yet gainsuid, has been a large purchaser, and has since praised it highly. The Musio consists of Songs (sentimental and comic), Duetc, Operas, Pieces, Dances, &c, &c; all one price—6d each, 13 to the dozen. Speci mens may also be seen at Mr Westphal's, the fashionable Queen-street Bootmaker. Cata logues on application. Lot of Soiled Music, id and Id each.—W. H, Dampibk, Wakefield street, a few yards from the shop he has lately eft. WANTED KNOYYiN, mat D. Goldie V V Is prepared to sell all kinds lot Building; and other Timber, including Hardwood, Spokes Felloes, Iron-Bark and Blue-Gum Shafts, Blocks, Palings and Shingles, at his Yards, Lower Albert-Btreet, near the Dock, at lowest cash prices. The timber, being under cover.is better than that purchased olsewhere WANTED, the Public of Auckland to Know that, aa really serviceable goods can now be got Keady-made, ie is a mistake to get rubbish made to measure. From long ex perience, .1. Forp, Tailor, Queen-street, ißable, at very little above ready-made prices, to pro duce the Cheapest Suit to measure in this city, whether you consider the goods, the style and fit, or tho price. Example: The prico of a decent Slop Sait is from 60s to 70s. lean make j ova Suit from 70s to 90s which cannot be sur passed, being well shrunk and well-made In overy respect. If you want a Best Suit, try my , Fancy Coat and Vest and Moagiel Tweed Trousers, from 90s to 110s. Try Ford's Trousers and -Vests, from 32a Gd to 42a Cd; try Ford's Trousers maclo from Tweed, not cotton rub bish, from 21s to 27s 6d



"Wanted. WANTED to Sell, at a Bargain, a Nice Little Farm of 63 Aores, just suited for a poor man. It is Bituated a few miles above Mabnrangi; has frontage to a fine river on the one side, the Great North Road on the other. The farms all round are taken up by settlers. There is a portion bush; tho rest is cleared. Price, only 10s 6d per aore. Title, " Land Trans fer Act."—Apply to J. R. Randerson, Insurance Buildings. WANTED KNOWN.-MRS Grice, Newmarket, is selling beautiful China Cups and Saucers, large size, 9s per dozen; be in time, they are going fast; China Sugar Basins, 3s; Mugs with names, lOd; large Tumblers, 8d; large Water Jugs, from Is: American Clooks, 10s; Alarum do., 10s 6d; Striking do., 22s 6d; Painkiller. Is 3d; Windsor Soap, 5 cakes Is; stout Welsh Flannel, Is 4d per yard; China Doll, 4s, worth 12s; Concertinas, from Is to 15s; best Preserved Ginger, Is 6d per jar; Calves' Foot Jelly, 2s Gd, usual price 4s 6d; Household Soap, 2 bars for lid; Walking Stioks, Is; Wax Dolls with hair, 2s, worth 4s 6d; Patent Soli taires, Is. ROLL UP 1 ROLL UP I Mußt seU cheaD to make room for freah goodß.—M G ANTED KNOWN, that you cau Dress well for a small weekly payment by going to Munro and Milligan. Hee advertise ment on front page. W" ANTED KNOWN-An established fact that 111, Queen-street, is the place for Novelties, combined with Economy, where daily may be seen the Moßt Brilliant Illumina tion in Auokland, "The Kohinoor," and the '' Novel Card Advertiser." All Goods are marked in plain figures. The trade motto, "A nimble sixpence better than a slow shilling." An in spection is solicited of the New Goods, per Oxford and s.s. Norfolk, just received, oom prieing the New Patent Knife Cleaner, from 7s 6d; the Patent Wringer, 40s; the Climax Tap, 3s; tho Prize Filter Tap, 3s; the American Songster ; the Game of 7, or Jonathan outdone. Is; tho American Wizard, or Electrical and Matrimonial Instructor; the Bear Hunt; tho Duok Shooting; tho Agricultural Show Puzzle, 6in 1; the Yankee Toy Knitter; Tom Thumb Printing Pross: the New Crystaline Waiters, from Is; the Now Indestructible Enamelled Cup, Pails, and Vases: Dolls and Dolls' Pera mbulators; and a variety of other now and ai traotive Goods far too varied to enumerate.— Call and inspect them at 111, Queen-street, and Brandon House, Parnell. WANTED KNOWN, that it is per fectly true I am selling the following Wonderful Bargains :—Two-button Black Kid Gloves, Is 4d tl\e pair; Ladies' Handsome Bagß, 3a Cd; Austrian Stripod Rugs, 9s 6d; White Blankets, 12b 6d tho pair ; Coloured ditto, 133 the pair: 74-inoh Whito Shooting, Hid the yard ; Coloured Quilts, 5s 6d; Ladleß Alexander Jaokcts (woollon), 4s 6d ; Ladies'Jerseys,7snd; Wool Shawls, Is; Plaid ditto, 2s lid; grand line of Shetland Wool Shawls, enormous size, ■is 6d; Wool Clonds, 2 yards long. Is fid; Wool Collarettes, Is 6d; Chenille Ruffles, 9d; Knitted Wool Scarves, 6d ; Bootees and Infanteec, 6d the pair; Infants' Wool Turbans, la; Ladies' and Girls' Melton Skirts, 2b 6d; Fur Trimming, 9d tho yard; Wool Palertnes, Is 4d; Silk Squares. 4d; Mon'a Shirts, Is Gd -Superior ditto, Crimoans. 6s lid; Flannel Drawers, 3s lid; Fl»nnel Undcrn. 3s lid. All the above are f aahlonablo goods, including tho Silvered Jewel lery In tho window. Also, Gonts' Studs, 6d! Gents' Suites, 9i; Men's Drill Trousers, 3s9d ; Tweed Coats, Cs Gd; Ladles' and Gents' Warm Gloves, 9d: splendid lino of Velveteen, 2s Gd; iiuli™' and Gents' Cork Soles, Id the pair. N.B.—Ladies, don't forget my large Advertise mont at tho back, nor my Crockery Shop in the Harket.—W. H. Dampikk, Fashionable Draper, Wakolleld-street. YVf ANTED TO SELL, 100 KEGS "DRIME BALT Cheaper "OUTTER, "%. _ 10 a<Mb- J\, E W S, Victoria - street. OOTMAKEHS.- Wanted, a good Workman for men's, and one for women's. Apply F. Stephens, Bootmaker. Quoon-Btreet. 6 CAKPE.NTEKB.—Wanted, an ad dltlon to a houso ; labor only.—Joseph Johnston, Hella Vista. Ponaonbv. iUducational. I S S DONOVAN, TEACHER OF PIANOFORTE (LATE OF SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE), PUPIL Olf SIGNOR GIORZA, MDLLB. CHARBONNET, and MR. ANGELO FORREST. For terms and other particulars apply to J. J. Milnor & Co.'s Auckland Musio Warehouse, Queen-street K. GORDON GOOCH'a SINGING CLASSF-8.-A New Quarter will com mence on Tuesday evening-, May 17th, at 8 o'clock, in St. Tuomas' Scuool-hoom, for the practice of Part hongs, &c. Foe, half-a-guinea. An Elementary mkging Cuss (for beginners! will be started at NORIH SHORK. Friday evening, May 20th, in CHCKcn op Enolano Schoolroom, at 8 o'clock. Fee, half-a-guinca in advance Names may be left with Mr. Dudor. MUSIC PUPILS wanted by a Lady lately arrived from KDgland.—Terms : Kiiinca per quarter, or 30a for two.—Miss Samson, 1, Wynyard-atreet. Feraonal. WANTED, the Address of Ann Healey, formerly in service of Dr. Thornton ; arrived in s"ip 'La Hoguo' about seven years ago.—Address this office. ■ rpHE Person who took (by mistake) Pair L of Ladies' Scates from Choral Hall will ileaso return same to the Hall keeper, before Wednesday noxt. Liost ana FounQt LOST, on Sunday last, between Grey and Union streets, a Cameo Karriog, sot in gold -Under rewarded on returning same to this office. LOST, a Safe Key.—The finder will be rewarded on leaving at Star office. LOST, between Queen-street Wharf and Remuera, four New fc-trioed Rugs in a sack,—los reward will bo paid on roturning rugs to this office. KEWaKD will be given upon re- Si X coverv of a Red Poley Bullock, with fisher & Co.'s tar brand, lost from Otahuhu.— fisher fe Co. mOUND, a Liver and White Pointer JO Dog, with a collar and part chain and name, R. J. Hamlin.—Apply Auckland Hotel. Jj^OuND in my garden, West-street, JU Newton, a Silver Geneva Watch.—Owner can have samo by giviDg proper description and paying for ad vertising.—W. J, F. Donald. TTTOUND, a Gold Earring, in Napier- V street.-Owner apply to H. Harris, Alma Place. I/IOUND, a Brown Cattle Slut Dog; I? No. 10 and Takapuna on collar.—Apply to George Saxton Maseneld's Foundry. Board ana itesiaence. A SINGLE Gentleman (Teacher) re el quires comfortable Board and Lodgings 1q the neighbourhood of Parnell.—Apply, stating terrne, &0., " A.L.,' Star office. OFFERED, by a single gentleman, to a respectabls mariied couple, the use of four good Rooms in exchange for attendance.— Apply Stab Office. _. PERMANENT Board and Residence for four gentlemen, at 18s week.—W.D. DalloD, Confectioner, Queen-street. nuVKKHUK BKOWHE HOTEL, \JT HOB3ON-STREET. Board Aim Lodging _ ..20s. per Week Single Room 25b. ~ "O BS O N STREET. - Comfortable Board and Residence; terms moderate; references given and required.—Mrs Graham, six doorß above Blakle's Slate Yard. GRAFTON ROAD.—Board and Resi dence for three or four Single Gentlemen ; good houso, healthy locality; torms, moderate. —Apply, for qddreßs, Star urflco. V"OUJNG WOMKN-h INSTITUTE X AND BOARDING-HOUSE, QUEEK'STREET Open daily from 10 a.m. till 9.30 p.m. Dinner and Luncheon from 12 to 2 p.m. Tea from 5 to 7 p.m. Hoarding-house for Young Ladies who are occupied during the day. Terms on opplioation to the Seoretary. Working Parties and other Social Gatherings are held during the Week. Governess Agency and Lending Library in connection with tr-e Institute. Volunteer JNotices. A UCKLAND NATAL BRIGADE, The usual Monthly Inspection of the abovo Company will be held TO-MORROW (Friday) KVJCNING. Muster at 7.30 sharp. Uniform: Blue, with straw hat. A full attendance is requested. fiyMder- SAM.JENKIN, Hon. Secretary. Meetingß. AUCKLAND CITY WEST DR. WALLIS will Address the People of City Wost in the Temperance Hall, Albert-street, on FRIDAY, 20th instant, at 8 p.m. Subjeot: "The Present Political Situation and the True Polioy of Liberals." UCKLAND FREE-THOUGHT ASSOCIATION. A General Mee»iog, TO-MORROW (Friday) EVENING, May 20, at 730 o'olock. in the Lyceum, Hobson street. Business: To receive tho Committee's Roport respecting the Hall, Election of Treasurer and Trustees, and issue of Cards of Membership OTnaTaiarl gold mining company (registered). The Annual Meeting of Shareholders will be hold at the Company's Office, Shortland-street, on Tuesday, the 31st instant, at noon, to receive the Report and Balance-sheet, selection of one Director and two Auditors, By order cf the Directors^ A wmm Manager. , Auckland, May 18,1881.



To Let. TO LET, at Ponsonby Dedwood Terrace a Six-roomed House, with carden; good i view of harbour.—J. Bwalee. , 1 ITIO LET, a comfortable Two-roomed JL Cottage.—H. J. Riordan, Nelson-street, ' near Cook-atreet. TO LET, Furnished Bedroom and Sitting-room.—Apply Mrs Banks, 141, Victoria-street. TO LET, or for Sale, a House of Four Rooms and Scullery, water laid on, in Anglesea-street.—Apply on the premises. mo LET, at Sea View House, North A Shore, a Parlour and Two Bedrooms, with or without board. TO LET, a Shop ana Dwelling on Ponsonby Road, opposite top of Franklin street; goodßtable,tank, &o—Apply R. Laing, Picton-atreet. TO LET, a Seven-roomed House, near St. Paul's Church, Kden Creßoent: good sea view.-Apnly at Bennett's Drapery! Ware house, next door but one to the Theatre Royal, Queen-street.' TO LET, in Scarboro' Terrace, Parnell, the House containing 10 rooms (including Bath-room and Out-bulidingß), with largo allot ment, lately occupied by G. M. Mitford, Esq— Apply to Mr Reynolds, Russell-street, Parnell. rriO LET, Large Unfurnished Bedroom I and use of Sitting room, with or without board; within ten minutes walk of Queen street ; terms very moderate.—Apply for address at Star office. 0 TO BE LET, a Family Keßidence of nine rooms, double verandahs, and large garden, situated in Kegent-street, Kyber Pass Road, commanding a splendid view. The pre mlßes are in thoroughly good order; a good well and tanks, gas laid on, and every con venience. Possession can be had on lßt June.— Apply to H. Ashton & Son, House and Land Ap-ents, 8, New Zealand Insurance Buildings. npO LBT, Shop and Premises next door J to Waitemata Hotel, Lower Queen-street. —Apply on premises, or to Messrs. H. Aahton and Son, 8, Insurance Buildings. i mo BE LET, a beautifully situated & Residencs of 11 rooms at Mount St. John, with Two Acreß of Land and Stabling, if re quired.—Apply to H. Ashton & Son, 8, New Zealand Insurance Buildings. mo LET, at Stonyhurst, Mount Eden, _l a New and well finished House, 7 rooms, besides pantry and larder, large allotment; very desirable. (233.) At Ponsonby—Near the water, splendid view, a House, 6 rooms, garden, well, tank, etc. Epsom—House and Outbuildings, and 2}-acrcs volcanic land, Rent low. Mount Eden—Mew House, 5 rooms, besides dairy, scullery, stable, buggyhouse, cowshed, etc., and several acres of volcanic land. D. F. EVANS, Estate Agent, 74, Queen-street. NORTH SHORE.—To Let, in Church street, a 7-roomed Family Residence in flrst-olasa order, with all conveniences and ont mildings; also, several Cottages.—X. and R. Duder For Sale. 11l OR SALE (Cheap), House, with five ! rooms, workshop, and outhouses; gas laid on ; good supply of water: in Newton, ten minutes' walk from town, on allotment 35x100; terms easy.—Apply A. A. Stcphoneou, Litchfield street, Newton. FOX SALE, the Lease of about? acres of Land at the foot of Mangare Bridge, with all improvements, including a New Four roomed Cottage and Cow-shed, also a good well of water (never falling supply); the lease having 16 years to run.—For terms, apply to Mrs T. J. Smith, on the premises. ■ ■ flj>Oß SALE, Superior Building Allot- I; monts, on the Ponsonbyt Road, near the Ponsonby Club Hotel.—Full particulars from D. F, Kvans, Estate Agent, 71, Queen-street, jm O, R S A L E. A Soda-water and Cordial Manufacturing Business In the City of Auckland.-Apply for particulars to J. M. & J. Mowbray. 12, Queen street ' friOK LEASE, that commodious Ware house in Custom-house-street, lately in the occupation of Messrs MoKenzio & Ross.— Apply to H. ABhton & Son, House and Land Agents. liiOrt IMMEDIATE SALE (cheap), in f? Ponsonby, a really good and well-finished Seven-roomod House, scullery and washhouse, splendid woll, tank, &a, and large earden.— Apply to John Soppet, Land Agent, &c, Fort stroet. OTAHUH U.—A well-finished Ten roomed Houbo and extensive out-buildings, with or without Kight Acres of Land, to be Sold cheap.—Clark and Gane, Fort-street. Sf<Ort SALE, or TO LBT, with im- V mediate possession, one of the best Farms on the Waikato line of railway near Auckland, with a large handsome house. The land is of the best quaity, well watered by creeks, tho scenery beautiful, and within ten minutes walk from railway station.—For particulars, apply at Evening Stab office. IiIAKM IN Thi E WAIKATO, J" For' Lease a Farm of SOacresatTaupirl containing coal. This property adjoins a fine run of about 3000 acres, which may be used for depasturing cattle or aheop. Aloo a garden containing 365 fruit trees, be sides grapes ami gooseberries, on an Island, one mile from Taupiri Station. For particulars address Samuel Jot, Herald Office. Jt?l i\ T0 £100° LENT on Building d& L\P Society principles, or on other terms to suit borrowers. Mortgages and Loans nego tiated. See List of Properties for sale on fourth page. Six per cent, allowed on money deposited or investment. —C. Williamson. Land, Bstate and Financial Agent. Vulcan Lane. ripo BKEWEKS, INVESTORS, AND X OTHERS. FOR SALE, the FREEHOLD of a LARGK HOTEL, now doing • good business, recently orected in a populous and rapidly extending district,—Apply to Messrs. Samuel Coohrane and Son, or to Messrs. J. M. & J. Mowbray. Tr\ o iv S a h JJ, CHEAP BUILDING ALLOTMENTS! And Other Properties. Karangshape Road, £510a per foot; PonßOnby Road, 255; Spring-street, Pon'onby, 20s I King- Street, 325; Commeroial Hood, £10 per allotment; Bayfleld, Ponsonby, £20 per allotment; Grace street, 30s per foot; aIBO, New House, six rooms, well finished, and conveniently fitted up, on an allotment 40 x 99 (235); Auckland City West, House, seven rooms, very comfortable, on an allotment 44 x 130, good position (229); Ponsonby, near the Hall, nice Cottage and Allotment, for £160; Mount Eden, New Houee. nine apart ments, very comfortable, largo allotment, and on terms if desired. D> F _ KVAWSi Hstate Agent. 7». Queen-street. im c> H is a^ Ii cl A Shop with Dwelling-house of five rooms, and a Cottage of fon - rooms, situated in Upper Queen and East streets.—Apply to J. M. &J. Mowbray, Land Agents, Qneen-Btreet. im O R SALE. The Lease or Freehold of the Commercial Hotel, Hamilton West, with the Furniture, Stock-in-Trade, &c, as at present in the oocupa tion of Mr W. H. Pearce.—For particulars apply to J. M. ft J. Mowbray, Land Agents, 40 and 42, Queen-street. I7IOK IMMEDIATE BAtt, cneap, ana I 1 terms easy a comfortable and •well-built Four-roomed Cottage in Stanley-street, Newton; also, two good Allotments, corner of Coddering ton and KepDle-streets, Newton; and a good Seven-roomed House, with every convenience, and Allotment 40 feet frontage to Upper Queen street by a depth of 156 feet.—Apply to JOHN SOPPKT, Land Agent, Fort-street. Tm O X S A~~ L B, CHOICE BUILDING ALLOIidEX'TB Bblgeovk Estate, Situated in KDEN TERRACE, SUBURBS OF AUCKLANDi Plan at Morley & White's. Forfcarticulors gg^ HKR BilLKy> Monat Kden Rood. mo INTE NDINO SETTLE KS FOR SALE, at Matakawa, Hick's Bay, Pixteed Years' Lease of Splendid Run of about 4 019 Acres, with improvements, consisting of Six-roomed House, Woolshed42x 17; Shearing, Drafting, and Stock Yards; 400 acres divided by wire fencing into three paddocks, laid down in English grasses, andEl,soo acres bush fenced. All improvements made within last five years. Yearly rental, £150 Price, £160. Matakawa is easily aooessiblo from Auck land, is one of the loveliest places on the coast, and is the key to an unlimited tract oi country, which may be added if purchaser wishes, and is a bargain well worthy the attention of in tending settlers. Apply to HUTCHmsoN & (jobdon, Queen-etreet. IRON TANKS! IKON TANKS I IRON TANKS! S, PARKER HAS FOR SALK (CHEA.P) ABOUT FIFTY FIVE OF THE ABOVE. Also, Superior Corrugated Iron Tanks, From £2 and upwards, complete with Tap ready for use. Also, a Laugh Stock of Spodtino, Ridging, Down-pipe, &c, &c, &c ALWAYS OtT HAND AT HIS GALVANISED IKON & LEAD-PIPE STEAM WORKS, victoria - street east, Auckland. -jf> TuX K. S « CO. Agents foe Sydney Paper Mills, Havo always in stock a Large Supply ol PAPER, comprising White, Printing, and Tea Paper Grey and Brown Wrappin&f. and are prepared to Indent any sizes, qualities, or colours ro quired. , . These Papers are now largely ÜBed here, ant are acknowledged to be superior to most im ported. Cavalier Frero'o Genuine Frenoh Brandt American Carriages American Harness. To ARJUVE Farm and Express Wagons American Fireproof Safes, &c, &o. B. TONKS & CO,



Public Notices. IMPOUNDED on the 17th day of May, by the Banger: Ono DARK BROWN HORSB, for trespassing on the Mount Albert i Road. In default of being released, the abovo Horse will be Bold at the Publlo Pound, Mount Albert, on the 3lst day of May, 1881, at noon. C. J. SMALL, Poundkeeper. t*b rnniTf /"fOUCHES.EasyChairsand T-£H.COOKE, stuffed Chairs of all des -67, Qneenst. odptlonß . m „ n n^nvv /^AKPKTS, Hearthrugs, Li" T.&H.COOK.E, (^ noleum, Floorcloth, Mat -67, Qneen-Bt. ting| Uoov Matß< Batn Matß . mELKSCOPK 'I'ables. Oval m »,ti nnnc-w -*■ Tables, Round Tableß, T-&H. COOKE, writiDg Tables, Occasional 67, Queen-Bt. TableSi B Coffee and Gipsy Tables, &c, m nrvr nnnvw ipILT ~Chimn«y Glasseßand T-&H. COOKB, uaiiogany xoUet Glasses 67, Qneen-Bt. j n great variety. _, - „ nnnrrrr IRON and Wood Bedsteads T'& nC?°^ ' ■*■ ana Bedding of aU des -67, Queen-Bt. cr i pt i onß ttD d beßt quality. ILT Cornices and Polished Cornice Poles, Venetian 67, uueen-st, and Patent Spring Roller Blinds. . "I XT AKDROBKS, lirawere, T.&H. COOKB. VV Washstands, ToUet 67, Queenst. Ware, and all kinds of Bed- room Furniture. IBRRAL DISCOUNT to Cash Purchasers. All '*'* m XnX£?£ a' K°odß delivered »bek in town b7, «ueen-st, catalogues forwarded on ap lication. F IXE.—Risks are taken by the Han seatlc Fire Company at lowestpremium.— Apply Kummer and Co., General Agents, Fort street. m __„_________— — \ UCKLAND SAVINGS BANK. The Trustees are prepared to Lend Money on Freehold Securities in sums from £50 to £5000. Mortgages can be redeemed by quarterly in stalments. Applications (or loans to be sent in by SATURDAY, the 28th inst. R, CAMERON. Manager. Auckland, May 19,1881. F L E T CHER, • practical tailor and outfitter, Kakahgahapb Road, Newton. ._ Mobqieli Twkkd Suits from £1 to £5. *& Superfine Black Cloth Suits from £5 6s. For Style, Fashion, and Workmanship equal to any House in Auckland. Gentlemen's Own Materials Economically Made-no. mBECK OF 'TARARUA.1 A Fund having been established for the Relief of the Wives and Orphans of the late Revs. J. H. Richardson and J. Armitage, Wesleyan Ministers, SnbsoripUons will be received by tie undersigned. HBNRr R. DEWSBURY, Wesleyan Minister. J. EDSON, Queen-Btreet. W. THORNE, Treasurer. T> E M O V A L. J. THAOKABERY, Hairdresser, Begs to inform the public and his friends that he is Removing higher up West Qaeen-street (opposite Garrett, Bootmaker), until the Mew Buildings are completed. - FOOTBALLS I mo BE CLEARED. OOTBALLSI XO BE CLKARKD W. W, ROBINSON Has lust received Novelties In Tobacconists Fanoy Goods, which will be sold with GREAT RKDUCTIONS. «TCIGARETTES AND AMERICAN TOBACCO. TjISTATia G. WALLER, DECEASED. SELL i~N~G OFF. MUST BE CLEARED. THE ENTIRE STOCK-IN-TRADE Will be quitted at prices never before known in Queen-Btreet. Tobacco, Cigaks, Pipes. Evkry Des cription General Tobacconists' Fancy Goods and Sundries, &o TESTATE G. WALLER, DECEASED. It has been decided to close the Business lately carried on by Mr W. W. Robinson, and conse quently a Clearing Sale will be held, and very low prices submitted to. A large quantity of attractive New Goods have lately been received from London. Customers should visit the Establishment early. EDWARD LEWIS. FOR THE ADMINISTRATRIX. ANY Person found Trepspausing on the Properties of the undersigned, in pnrgnit of Game or otherwise, will be prosecuted. MACLEAN & CO. Auckland, May 7,1881. fi H I N A, GLASS, AND J^arthenwarJ], best and cheapest assortment IN NEW ZEALAND. G. BBOWNING, (LATE J. B. FRANCIS), i 225, queen • street. t^Td glove depot. W. KYfiK, Victoria-street, the People's Draper, wants to sell 50 dozen 2-bmton Black &i& Gloves at 3s, worth 4s 6d; 250 yards of real Maltese Lace at Is 3d, worth 2s 6d; 100 Long White Ostrich Feathers at 10s 6d, worth 183 6d; the New Lawn Tennis Jersey, 12s 6d, worth 18s 6d; 100 pairs of Stays; "Little Wonders," at 2s 6d; the New Lace Collarette, at Is 6d, worth 4s. DKESS AND MANTLE MAKKR.— Miss Benjamin begs to announce to her friendß and acquaintances that she has com menced business as above in Upper Queen-street near East-street, Newton. rUST LANDED, EX ' SUPERIOR,' FROM NEW YORK, A Large Shipment of AMEEICAN ORGANS, Suitable for the CHURCH, SCHOOL OR PARLOUR (From the Celebrated Firm of Wilcox & White B. lOKKS & CO., Auctioneers, Queen-street, Auckland. N.B.—The Instruments are now on view at our Mart. MR TRAFFORD, Surgeon Dentist, desires to announce to his friends and patients that his Business will be continued as usual in Wakeneld-Btreet, Hours of attend ance : 9 till 5 daily, except Sundays. Private residence, Ponsonby. TUST ARRIVED, PER BOREALIS. WOOD'S FLOUR, in sacks „ „ 1001b bags „ ' „ fiOlb bags G. S. JAKINS, CUSTOM-HOUSE-STREET. ■j^RED K. WHITE HEAD, Tea Dealer and Tobacconist, VICTORIA-STREKT, I Will be glad to receive calls from his nnmerouß friends and oustomers who -have been in the habit of dealing at tho Queen-street Shop. Those indebtod there will please settle tb Mr Accounts at the Victoria-street Store. t Tji X 'SYREN1: ,Ift TONS PURE BONEDUST, I *" superior sample, £7 10s. 1 80 TONS SMITHS' & HOUSEHOLD ioU BEST NEWCASTLE COAL. Also, The Balance GUANO, ex' East Lothian,' aboui IQO TONS, at £3. W. & G. WIN STO NE.



*. uuuo jh graces. * UCKLAND BAILWAYS, QUEEN'S BIBTHDAT. May 21th. Return journey at ililgte Fares any Station to aiiy Station, available for the day only. PAPAKURA RACES. B A Special 1 rain will leave Auckland for above atllOa.ni; Newmarket, 11.10; Remuera, 11,15; Penrose,ll.2s; Otahuhu, 11.35: VWjttm. 11.45; Papakura Kaoecourse, arrive 12.10 pjn. Return from Papakura Racecourse at 5.10 p.m., Auckland, arrive 0.20 p.m. , _ A special Train will also leave Mercer at 11.J a.m.;Tuakau, 11.25; Pukokohe. 11.40; Drury, 12.5; Papakura Racocouree, arrive 12.20 p.m. Hares :-Auck!and and Newmarket to Papa kur* Racecourso-lst class, ss; 2nd olasa, 48, including admission to the course. A. V. MACDONALD. District Manager. EVONPOKT HIUHWAY DIS TRICr. Notico ia heroby given that JOHN BOND, and STEPHEN GILES have been appointed Rangers for the above distriot. .., lmnM R, CAHKKUN, Chairman Devonport Diatriot Board. BUURBON WHISKEY, at the Thlßtlo Hotel. "~T T^OK KAIPARA DIRECT. jjQEhSs^v The sohooner JjjjwKfeeT ANNIE WILSON Will sail for the Kalpara on SATURDAY next, No cargo received after 1 p.m. on day of sailing. mH E TIKI GOLD FIE LD. JUST PDBLISHKD, A PLAN OF THE TIKI GOLDFIBLD, Compiled by C. F. H. Lloyd, Surveyor, Showing the position of all the Claims at the Tiki Goldfleld, both on Government and Mrs Macintosh's iroperty. To be had at Mr K. Wayte's, Auckland, or M Silk's, Stationer, Coromandel. PRICK, 28 6d. RKGIBTEHED TKADK MAKK—PYRAMID. BALDNESS IS CURABLE .D BY ÜBINB BARROW'S PYRAMID HAIR PRODUCER. This Great Scientific Diacovery.H.ScottßarroWs WONDROUS PYRAMID HAIR PRODUCER Is a purely Natural Vegetable Restorer of the Hair on Bald Heads. It, is also guaranteed to produce the most LOXCKIANT WHIHKEKS AND MOUSTAOHOIS. To Soften and Beautify the Hair, TO ERADICATE DANDRUFF, and with a single application, To Abbkbt the Falling Off of thhs Haib In the most obstinate cases of Febrile Disease, Debility, and the many other causes so fatal to the Growth and .■ ■ , Beauty of Nature's Greatest Ornament. Price, in bottles (one month's use) .. .. 4s. Price, in bottles (two months' use) - .. /S. 6a. To be had of all Chemists throughout the Colonies. AGKNTS in Auckland :-Aiokin, Chemist,* Queen-street; J. Bdson, Chemist, Queen-et. Tenders* SEALED TENDEKS will be received at the County Council Chambers until noon of MONDAY, the 20th of June, for the Erection of the Hairini Bridge and Viaduct on the Tau ranga, Te Puke, and Kotorua Road. Plans, specifications, conditions, and other informa tion can be obtained at Messrs Turner and Buddies Office, the Strand, on and after TUES DAY, the 17th instant. Lowest or any Tender not necessarily accepted. Tenders to be en dorsed, "Tender for Hairini Bridge, and directed to the Chairman Tauranga County COUaOU< A. C. TURNER. County Engineer. Tauranga, Uth May, 1881. /COTTAGES AT ARCH-HILL.-T< u \j dera will be received by the nndersigiW up to noon on Friday, the 27th instant, for toe following (owner leaving Auckland):—Lot 1 7, Kuseell-atreet, with four-roomed Cottage; J - 121, Kuasell-etreot, with four-roomed Cotta n o; Lots 152 to 155, Bond-street, with five-roomed Cottage. T. W. HICKSU.N. FUTURE TOWNSHIP SITE, half way to Riverhead, north bank of Waite mata. Steamers passing at all hours. Deep water frontage. Section 144, 120 i acres level land, good quality. Terms eaßy. Tenders re ceived until noon of Friday, the ■J4/TOUNT WELLINGTON DOMAIN. Tenders for Erection of Fencing and Gates at above Keserve will be received up to nooD on FKIUAY. 20th inst,, at my Office. 74, Queen street, where plans and specifications may te seen. JOHN BOYLAN, C.E. . Engineer to the Board., rfTo buiLD £R S. Tenders will be received until 12 o'clook on SATURDAY, the 21at instant, for He-building the BricKlayere' Arms in Chapel-street. PlaD8' &C" at my "ffitES WRIGLEY, Architect. rp O BUILDERS.' Tenders will be received at my offloa until noon of SATURDAY, tho 28thinstant, for the Erection of Store, Stabling, and Retaining; Wall in Lome-street. ■ • • < P l ansatmyoffloe. HßNKYGWADE( Architect. ■ 25, Quaen-street. mENDERS will be received up to noon I of SATURDAY, 21st instant, for altera tions to Racecourse, at Mr. W. Percival's office. Queen-street, where plans and specifications can b9BeeDl GKO. AICKIN. U.B. my builders. The time of receiving tenders for the New Catholic Church at Newton is extended to noon on SATURDAY, the 21st inst. Plans, &c, at our offices, Queen-street. EDW. MAHONEY & 80N, Architects. m ob v i l i 5 i i s! Tenders will be received up to noon on MON DAY, the 23rd instant, for the Erection of itrick Shops in Queen-street, on the Bite of; the late lire. Plans, &c, at our offices. Queen-street. . ' ' EDW. MAHONKY & SON. Architects. Auctions. TO-MORROW, 11 O'CLOCK A.M. MARKET-DAY AUCTION SALE. ' A RT H U R'S MART. POULTRY, &c, at 11 o'clock a.m.-Fowls, Turkeys, Duoks. Geese, well-bred Brahmas. Gold-pencilled Hamburgs, Black Spanish Prize Stook, Canaries, Small Pigs, a few good Pigs by prize boar, a superior Dog, WSuSe£ dSashes, Doom, Fishing Net, 80 yards, 6 feet deep. PRODUCE, &c, at 1 o'clock P.m.— 4 cases Canterbury Bacon and Hams 10 kegs First-class Salt Butter 25 kegs sundry lots of Butter 50 Rood Cheeses. Lard, Honey Sundry lots of Bacon and Hams 200 Sacks Good Table Potatoes, Cow Potatoes 5 tons Bplendid Pumpkins and Plemelpns Onions (Btringed and in bags), Carrots Turnips, Mangolds, Cabbages 10 tons Flour, In lots to suit purchasers Oatmeal, Shnrps, Bran, Oats, Maize •■:• Wheat, Chaff. fRUIT-Apples, Peanuts, &c GROCERIES, &c.—The balance of a stock Of Groceries, &a, Glass Butter Caw, Scales, Weighing Machine, &c, Tea, Coffee, Sugar, BioeTCornflour. Starch, Blue, Soap. Vtaegar, Vestas, Limejuice, Paint, White Lead, Oil, Turpß, &c ON SALK PRIVATELY (Furniture Department), A large and varied assortment of Household Furniture, &c, American Organs, Harmoniums, Pianos, American Stoves, Matting, Sewing Ma chines, &c. TO-MORROW. PRODUCE, GROCERIES, SUNDRIES W. DOWDEN WILL sell by auction, at tho Exchange Mart, Queen-street, To-morrow (Fri day), at 11 o'clock. Potatoes, Butter, Canterbury Cheese, Bacon. Hams, Preserved Peaches, Rice, boxes and half-oheßts Superior Tea, Biscuits, Pearl Barley, Flour, Candles, Brown Sugar, Oatmeal, Kerosine, Soav. Salmon Salt, Maize, Oats, Bran, Chaff, Barley Oilcake, White Lead, Paint, Oil, Grates Sec, &c &o, TO-MORROW. AT SIBBTN'S MART, 7, Queen-street, at 11 o'clock, 20 tons Bakers' Flour; upset price, «810S 20 balf-ohests Tea 100 Backs Potatoes 30 sacks Maize 1.0 bagsOata 30 bags Fowl Wheat GROCEBIKS-Show Tins. Salmon, Vestas, Haricot Beans. Bran, Sharps. Pig Feed, &c. (Continued on Fourth Page.)