SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

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ARRIVALS.

LAST KVRNINO. Albion, 8.5., Sinolair, from tho South Arsryle. s.s., Crawford, from Whangaroi

TO-DAY, ©lenelg, b.b., Farqnhar, from Tanranga Soa Breozo, schoonor, from Russell

DEPARTURES.

TO-DAY. Argyle, b.b., Crawford, for Whangaroi Glonolg, s.s.. If arquhar, for Tauranga Fingal, 8.8., Morris, for Meroury Bay Herb, s.s,, Logan, for Sydney

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

Bydnoy—Ringarooma, 19th „-*-„ Melbourne and South-Albion, s.s., Thursday Taranaki and South-Penguin. Tuesday Tauranga-Glenelg. Tuesday and Friday; wei- Rus^giTdnTMonday; Wellington, Wednes-

Whangarei-Argyle, Tuesdays and Fridays . Wellington, Wednesday and Friday Whangarei and Russell-vVellington. Wednes day

VESSELS EXPECTED.

l^l^Xffloa: to sail January

Chi?!, barque, from London ; sailed Df oembor g Oriont. barquo, from Now York; to sail lob-

Peru?barqiio, from London; sailed Jan. 12 LoohlJoe, barque, from London; sailed Deoem-

Haloiorno, Bhip, f rom London: loading Looh Doon, barque, from London; loadinfr Coronllla, barque, from London ; loading Jan. 8 Superior, barque, from Now York; sailed Caba^ldhfbarqoo (8.Q.M.J.). from Hongkong Thames, barque, from Adelaido Kraporor, brig, from Lyttelton Orwell, brlgantine. from tho Islands Kthel, brigantino, from Dunedln Ryno, brltfantine, from Rotumal) Kodoriok Dhu, brigantino, from Dunedln Clansman, brigantine. from Tittiaru Borealis. brlgantine, from Aitutaki Flirt, brigantine. from Samoa Rachel Cohen, schooner, from Dnnedin Caledonia, aohooner. from Samoa Atlantic, schooner, from LTttelton Mazeppa, schoonor, from Rarotonga Marion, schoonor, from Noumea Policeman, schooner, from Noumea *gnos Donald, schooner, from Rurotonga lamaru, sohooner, from Sydnoy Clyde BChooner, from Lyttelton Transit, schooner, from Rarotonga Gael, Bohooner, from Lovuka

IMPORTS.

Xx e.s. Alblon-127 boxes candles. 30 sacks Oat meal. 11 cases cheese, 4 kegs lord.—G. w. Binney.

Per 'Albion, from Southorn Ports-HO cases fruit, 70 caßes jams, 8 bundles hops. 36 saoks oatmeal. 10 3-boxes and 2 cases tobacco, 51-casks wine, 137 sacks erasaseod, 1 J-cask whisky, 15 kegs paint, 41 cases cheese, 68 sacks wheat, 127 boxes candles, 7 truck wheels, 5 Plates iron, 5 ingots, 6 cases bacon, i kegs lard, 2 'bags iron work 1 piano, 2 horses, 15 hides, 1 oalf-skin, and 300 packages sundry merchandise.

EXPORTS.

Per Flngal, for Mercury Bay-12 casks and i oases beef, 5 tins paint, 30 bars iron, 2 tons pota toes, 4 cases ale, 6 oases waters, i cases cordials, 2 casks boer.

Per Edith, for Tonga—l 7 cases olaret, 10 cases sherry, 50 cases geneva. 10 cases ginger wine, lb cases brandy, 7 cases whisky, 2 qr.-casks rum, 2 cases limejuice cordial. 3 cases sardines, 5 cases Bweetened spirits, 5 kegs and 2 cases butter 5 ke?s ditto., 22 oases bottled boer, 20 boxes tea, 20 cases oysters, 20 cases kerosene, 2 caßes sarsaparilla, 1 package tobacco, 105 mats sugar, 1 case cigars. 11 cases preserves, I case drapery 1 truss, 25 kegs (salt beef, 23 kegs salt pork. 10 cases fruit, 20 boxoa soap, 100 tins, and 6 sacks flour, J ton oaions, 3 tons potatoos, 5 cases conned fralt, 16 cases potted meats, S cases cordials, l cases bacOD, 200 tins and 0 cases biaeuits, 5 cases Cheese, 1 oass hams, 1 paokago hops, 10 packages hardware, 4000 feet timber.

■Inwards Coastwise.— Morning Light, from Cabbage Bay, with 9000 shingles, 200 rails, and 42 tons firewood; Nancy, from Thames, with 16,000 feet timber ; Reward, from Whangarei, 5000 feet timber, and 40 tons coal.

OUTWABD9 Coastwise. — Columbia, for Rnssell; Morning Light, for Cabbage Bay; Fin«al, for Whltiangl; Ghost, for Orewa; Bleinoie. for Tarura.

The schooner Hdlth cleared at the Customs to-day for Tonga with a large gen«ral cargo.

The s.B. Glenelg arrived from Tauranga at an early hour thia morning with the following passengers :-Messrs Legge. Wells, Douglas, and three steerage.

The brig Viaion arrived at Melbourne from Kalcara on March 31st with 139,941 feet palings, boards, and sawn timber.

The schooner Estello left Newcastle for Auok land on March 31.

The 8.8. Arjjylo from Whangarei last evening brought 20 cases fruit, 12 hides, and about 1 ton sundries, and the following passengers:— Misses Ross and Laird, Mrs white and two children, Messrs Lanlgan, MoKay, Archeson, McDonald, McCullcch, St. Patrick, Will. Jones, Robinson, Carter. Hyland, Thompson, McAuley, Goodwin, and i steorage.

The B.s. Albion arrived from tho South at 1.30 a.m. thla morninar, having left Port Chalmera at 8 p.m. on the 6th. Lytielton at 8.30 p.m. on the 7th, Wellington, Bth, Napier 9th, Gisborne 10th, and Auckland harbour as above. Fine weather was experienced throughout the passage. Pas sengers : Misses Lawson, Hazlntc, Symonds, Craven, Mesdames Daley, Rogers, and Smith, Rev W. 0. and Mrs Oliver and family, Messrs Batchelor, Rich, Cart-wright, Bruce, Cash, Ganlt, Mann. Griffltha, Hamlin. Wilson. Lake man, McGregor, Dyer, Fox, Daley, Matheson, Masters Knight, Wood and Can.

SHIP'S BALLAST.

(To the Editor.)

Sib,—The loss accruing from taking in ballast, merely for ballast sake, is undeniablo and great. Could any of your numerous readers show why it would not be perfeotly feasible to have an air and water tight compartment in every vessel—oxtendiug the full length of. and jußt above the keel—of Buch Blze as to contain so many tons of water as the vessel, without any cargo, would require of ballnst? This main chamber could be subdivided, so that the intake of water could be regulated acoording to the weight of the cargo Thus, could each or all of these compart ments be filled to renletion, so procuring the very safest ballast. The admission of water to be controlled by a valve in the shlD'a side, below water-line. The water to be expelled or pnmped out at will, at much less cost than the discharge of any other sort ot ballast. This ready control of the ballast might prove of immense use in the calm latitudes. Any or all of these compart ments, when not used for ballast, are of course available for cargo; or, it the cargo were plenti ful, and of solid nature, one or more of those compartments could bo filled with compressed air.—l am, etc., M.

FORT OF ONEHUNGA.

DEPARTURES. Bowena, s.b., Amodeo, for Waitara Lalla RooKh, a,s, Campbell, for Raglan Qneen, sohooner, Jones, for Hokianga

IMPORTS.

Per Lalla Rookh, from Waitara—223 sacks grass seed, 53 hides, 6 casks tallow, 23 kegs and boxes butter, 8 bundles sheepskins, 18 packages sundry merchandise.

Per powona, from Hokianga: 89 eacka and 29 oises gum.

EXPORTS.

Per Lalla Rookli, for Raglan : 86 bags and 10 Bachs flour, 17 packages seed, 91 piecoß timber, 9 sacks grass seed, 7 bags salt, i bags and 42 mats BUgar, 11 sacks oato, 28 bundles wire, 45 drain pipes, 23 lengths piping, 8 cases spirits, 13 paokages joinery, 100 cases sundr.es.

Per Rflwena, for Waitara: 15 cases boer, 8 casesjkerosine, 6 packages fashes, 5 cases wine, 28 ovens, 6 boilers, 6 drams oil, 73 bars and 7 bandies iron, 12 boxes candles, and 40 packages sundries.

The s.s. Lalla Fookh took the following pas sengers for 'Waitara:—Messrs Kills, Bartfett, and Smith, The Rowena had one passenger for Waitara —Mi J. Mahon.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Russell, this day. Arrived: lona, s.a, from Auckland, at 8.15 a.m.

Taukano a, this day. Arrived: Wellington, s.s., from Auckland, at 8 a.m.

Wellington, yesterday. Flailed: Wanaka, for Pioton and Nelson; Wakatipu and Kotomahana, for South; Sam- Bon, for Manukau.

THAMES CATTLE MARKET.

BANES AND CO.'S WEEKtY REPORT.

Thnraday, AprU 7,1881.

At Parawai on Thursday fat cattle were In medium supply, mostly steers and heifers from Gould Bnw., Waitoa. All wore of top quality, and elicited fair competition, last week b rates beinu lully sustained. A draft of Alley's picked wethers sold at an advance of Is to 2s 3d per head on lane week'B sales, realizing 14s to 15s 3d. Best beef, 22s 6d to 21s per lflO lbs. Prime wether mutton, 2id per lb. Several hacks and light harness horses were entered, but there being little demand for such animals few sales wore effected.

Mail Notice.

Mails will Cr.osia ab Under.- Thm day. For Tauranga and Opotiki, por Glonolg, at i p.m For Whangaroi Iloads, Waipu, Whangarei, and Mangapai, por Argyle, at I p.m. Wednesday, 13th instant. For Waitara, &0., por Lallu Kookh, at C a.m. For Coromandel, poi' Coromandol.at 11.30 a.m. ForThamoß, por Kotomahana, at 1 p.m. For Whangaroi Heads, Whangaroi and Mangapai, per Wellington, at 4 p.m. For Thames, por Knterpriso, at 5,30 p.ra.

TnuKSDAY. Hth Instant. For Waiwora, To Kapa, Craigioburn. and Warkworth, por Koso Casoy, at 10 a.m. For Huahino, por Plrato, at 3 p.m. For Giaborne, Naplor, touthorn ports, and Australian Colonies, por Albion, at 0 p.m. Tuesday, 26th instant.

Per b.b. City of Sydney, as follows :— For Sandwioh Islands, United States ot Amerloa. Canada, British Columbia, Contral and South America, and Britten and Foreign Weat indioß, at 1 p.ra. For United Kingdom and Continent of

Kurope, at 1 p.m. For money ordors, registered lottors, and

nowsnapors, at 11.30 a.m. Late letters bearing au extra foe of sixpence, In addition to tho postage, will bo rooolved by tho Mail Agent on board tho steamor np to the time of sailing. Thin mail will bo duo In London on Tuosday, Juno 7, 1881.

N.B.—Friday, 15th Instant, boing n postal holiday, tho raailn that aro usually mado up on that day will bo closed tho proviouß ovoning at 7 o'olook.

S. B. BI3S, Chief Postmaster. Chiof Post-ofilco. Auokland.

How to ferret ont the porpotration of a triok in substituting any other Schnapps for that of Udolpho Wolfe's Schiedam Aromatic SohnapDs, will require very little intuition. Just lot one try tho gonuino invigorant; and, familiar with its tasto, they will soon discover tho dill'or ence. It Is impossible to givo to tho common gin that delicate smell, that fragrant touch, that aromatic soft and volvety tasto, that con stituto the chief olomonts of this uroat tonlo cordial.

Trade Mark, Waltham, Mass.—The American Watch Company, of Waltham, Massachusetts, U.S.A., heroby Rivo notlco that their Trade Mark, "Waltham, Mass.," is now registered in tho Australian Colonies of Victoria, New South Walos, and Now Zealand. Procoed jngs will bo taken against any person copying or imitating samo, or any vendors soiling or offering for salo watches baaring colourablo imitations or in any way infringing our rights, —Amorican Watch Company, Wultham.Mass.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

AruiL 12th, 1831,

Theatro Royal — Simonsen's Royal Opera Company, " Hermit's Boll," 8 p.m.

St. Matthew's Church—Holy Week Services; Sermon by Roy. Joseph Bates. 7.30 p.m.

Drill-shed—Parados, and Meeting for Roviow arrangements, 7.30 p.m.

Y.M.C.A.—Evangolistio Servioa by Roy. C. M. Pym, 7.30 p.m. Pornell—Anniversary Soiree of the Wosloyan Sunday-school, G.3op.m.

Birth.

PEARSON.-On April 11th, at Woodleiffh, Now North Road, tho wifo of Krancia G. Pearson of a daughter. WESTBY.-On April 6th, at Cambridge, Wal kato, tho wile o£ tl. W. W estby of a daughter.

Death.

CAMPBKLL.-On April 11. suddenly, of sorous apoplexy, F. G. Campbell. Tho funeral will talto place at 3 o olook to morrow. Friends are invited. NOONK.—On April 11th, Winifrod Swaisland, only ohild of W. H. and C. Noono, aged 17 months. TAPP.—On April 11th, at his rosidonco, One hunga, Mr. Francis Tapp, amed 74 yoara. Tho funeral will take place tomorrow (Wednesday), at 4 p.m. Frionds are invitod to attend.

Notice to Correspondents.

J. D. (Gra'ton Roadl.—Wo got so many com plaints of nuisances in various parts of the city that it would be impossible to ventllato them through our columns. Nor Is a nowa paper the proper place, unless the Inspector and Board of Hoalth, having boon regularly appealed to, hasftiiied in ita duty. Wo would advne yourself and neighbours who suffer from tho nuisances in Stanley-street to send in a memorial to tho City Council resproßont ing their grievances, and praying for an enforcement of tho law to Becuro an immediate abatement.

Subsokibkb (Parnoll).—All the principal points of the letter havo already beon given. Query.—There were throe indictments. On the first prisoner was found guilty, and he then confessed the other two. The eontenco of two years, for each offence, to run concur rently.means two years in all. The sentencing on each offence is merely a formal disposal of them on ths Court records, the sentence for the one offence practioally carrying the whole punishment awarded for the three. Observer.—No one can doubt after reading the moderate address made by the Crown Prosecu tor in opening the case against Procofll, thac the prisoner will receive a fair and unpartlal trial. Your strictures appear to us Quite un called for. Wo read the report of tho pri soner's preliminary examination at Grabams town, and failed to detect any disposition to convict the prisoner, whether guilty or not, in order to appeaso certain supposed discontent among the Maorios. Nor could any oxcoption bo taken to the thoroughness of tho defence which Mr Brassy made for him, or the latitude allowed to that gentleman in cross-examina tions.

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

TUESDAY, APRIL 12, 1881.

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

We hereby certify the issue of the Auckland Evening Star jor the week ending April Oth, 1881, to have been as under: — Monday, April 4 6,388 Tuesday, „ 5 6,365 Wednesday „ 6 6,408 Thursday, „ 7 6,280 Friday, „ 8 6,311 Saturday, „ 9 6,359

Total issue for week ...38,111 GEORGE FRASER)PubIio Account } ants and T. LEIGH WHITE 1 City Auditors.

THE CRUELTIES IN WEL LINGTON ASYLUM.

OUB Wellington correspondent telegraphed to us yesterday that the Commission ap pointed to inquire into the condition of the Mount View Lunatic Asylum is expected to report next week very strongly adverse to the existing system as expounded by Dr Skac, the Inspector-General. In a former article we reviewed briefly aome of the leading points brought out in the Inquiry, and commenced on their extraordinary character. It would, indeed, be remarkable if the Com missioners reported otherwise than in terms of unqualified condemnation of the modes of management and ideas of responsibility dis closed by this Inquiry. To understand the whole matter, it is necessary to give v short history of the cir cumstances that led to this exposure. In the " Acts and Proceedings of the Welling ton Provincial Council," Anno Domini 1872, appears the annual report of the medi cal officer in charpe of the Karori Lunatic Asylum. That officer was Dr France, and that report says in no qualified terms that the Karori asylum was then very good in many respects. But upon exploring the same volume of "Acts and Proceedings " a little further there may be discovered a re port on the same asylum by .Messrs Craw ford, Ileutor, and Bunny, who were speci ally appointed to investigate certain charges against* the management. They reverse in a truly lamentable manner the judgment pre viously given in the interior Court! They

find that cruelty and violence have been the I] treatment adopted, and they cay roundly, that Dr France ought to have kuowii this, i] and that better supervision is required. The } report, however, in no widb affected Drj France's position. Next year, in the next \ volume, we find him installed as medicaj officer of 'the Mount View Asylum, and re porting Tthdfcm just as favourably as ever, He says the Karori Asylum Wilding is now ! put to oth.3!' purposes, and the patients j transferred to tho new place. Well, patients came and patients went, and in IS7G or thereabouts Dr Skao was gazetted Inspector; and about the same time the re sident superintendent weut away—we do not know how, or why, nor does it matter— and a ttew man was wanted.

Hero there comes on tho scene Mr Whitelaw. He had letters from homo, describing him as an cnorgetic, trustworthy man, but he did not pretcud to any know ledge of asylums whatever. Dr. Skac paid he appointed him superintendent simply because he was a now chum. This is very rough on Wellington, and indeed, the whole of Dr. Sknc's evidcuco shows that he has no idea of the grave responsibilities attaching to his ollicial position. For certain reasons best known to himself, but about which there has been a good deal of conjecture in Wellington, Lord Kinnaird took a special interest in Whitelaw, nnd gave him a strong testimonial. M'his, and not any qualifica tion for his difficult duty, is given as the excuse for his appointment. Well, what coubl be expected of a novice, surrounded by dangerous and cunning madmen? How ever, not to forestall the report of the Com missioner, we go back to the story.

About n year ago, a gentleman named Blaukmorc saw a female lunatic being hustled, prodded, and bangod about with an umbrella. This was in tho high road. Ho was present at tho inquiries, at which Whitelaw presided. He found that Dr. Skao was either too nervous or too unwell he seems always to be unwell when there is important business on hand—to do any thing hut sit and look on sleopishly. Two female warders came in and brought livo mad women with them. An indescribable scene of wrangling and confusion followed, and it was soon cluar that no conclusion could bo possibly arrived ar. Tho fomalo wardora mado matters dolightfulty simple, according lo thuir view, by culling Blackmoro a liar; lor which expression of opinion they wore not rebuked. Finally, itlnckmoro rose to loavo ; when Dr. Skac—with a knowledge of Mount View ethics that does him credit —told Wliitolaw to-—what? Now only guess ! Perhaps the reader will say to look for somo " medical comforts" nnd offer Mr Blackmoro apiri&ia I'iui r/aUici (Anglice, brandy) and hcvba nkoliuiM (vulgo, tobacco) with the idea of consoling him for the abiiflo heaped on him by the oll'oiuled warders? No! he told Whitelaw to eeo that Blackmoro was not hooted oil' tho premises! This Dr. Skao himself stated, and apparently saw uoyitng sus. picious in it. However, Blackmofe was hooted olf tho premises, by a crowd of out raged matrons, and wo don't think ho carcil. Being a philosopher, ho did not believe in " too much zeal." So he went home and consoled himself with the reflection that be had douo his duty, and took no more steps.

A little later, Mr J. 11. Shaw, the solici tor, who, by the way, is no relation to the Wellington K.M. (also named Shaw) found that he was refused access to his brother in the asylum. He objected to t'lis, and ill the course of conversation with friends heard such curious tales that he boldly applied tor an inquiry, alleging, we be lieve, certaiu specific charges of cruelty, When the press recorded tho fact, Mr Blackmoro called on Shaw and related his experiences. A man will stand a good bit, but after all, it rankles in the heart to he hooted ! The end of it was, that a little knot of gentlemen constituted them selves a sort of Kcform Club. Mr J. 11. Shaw agreed to attend the inquiries and "conduct the prosecution," while tho rest, wore to collect evidence and chooso nut of a great number a few witnesses of undoubted veracity. We will not recapitulate the evidence, but may as well briefly recount tho impression derived from interviews which our special correspondent in Welling ton had with one or two witnesses. Mac kintosh, a shoemaker, tells as painful a story as any; and it is so circumstantial, and so thoroughly corroborated by nil the others, that it is hard to disbelievo him. We pass over much that he stated before the Com mission, and note that he complained to our correspondent of being put iv a dark cell with a strait-waistcoat on, left all night without any oiler of assistance of any kind, iind dressed in a manner that never should be adopted with patients whoso arms are closely fettered, lie stated positively that ■j, warder Hung him across a table when in a ntrait-waistcoat and cut his face open. Ho saw patients get blows with the clenched list of a warder full in the face. '1 hough asked plenty of questions calculated to make him contradict himself and say too much, ho seemed to have a remarkably coherent story.

Another, a young girl, who was 1G when she entered tho Asylum aud IS.J when she left it, was visited by our correspondent, and testifies to ill-usage. Sho waa very nice-looking, rather well educated, and her manner was so straightforward and modest that it was impossible to disbelieve her. She said she was kicked most brutally, and also punished by being " soused" in a plunge batli until sho was half choked; also she was held down with her head under n tap of cold water. But worst of all was being held down in the bath on her back while the tap was turned on to her face. She seemed truthful enough, for when asked what she had done to offend the warders, she said quite frankly that she whs in a pet and broke a lot of mugs. In reply to a question, "Didn't you know that was naughty ?" she replied, " Oh, yes ; but they had slapped another girl's face, and I was in a pet." Our correspondent said he was afraid she was n barf girl, and she recounted some othor rather mnd freaks, which certainly demanded some kind of restraint, but not violent ill-usage. After talking to this girl our correspondent felt such difficulty in bcliering that women could he found who would ill-treat a young girl who had every claim on their forbear ance, that he called on a man that was em ployed at the Asylum (not as a warder) for some months. Ho had uover been mad, and hero one might expect to be unquca tionaoly on safe grouud. His evidence was short enough. He had seen women dragged along the court by the hair of their heads,a warder on each side. He had scon a power ful lunatic amuse himself by holding a small lunatic by the nape of tho neck, and then punching his head ; the warders standing by without interfering. These were not exceptional cases, but samples of what he witnessed repeatedly. He added that the bedding in some colls was allowed to remain for days iv 11 most offensive con dition. If notice is taken of what lias been hinted about the dress used with refractory patients, it may be guessed that the lunatics were often helpless enough ns regards affairs ot decency.

To sum up tho case, the Commission have only to report whether cruelty has been used. But many think that they will strain a point, and express an opinion as to the system pursued. We do not wish, as we said; to forestall their report, so wo will not inquire further whether Whitelaw and the warders are guilty1] We wish rather to go outside the scope of the Commission, aud say that the whole thing is rotten. Dr. Skae stands Belf-couvicted of being what Milton calls rather unpoetically "a blind mouth." He bas been drawing a large salary and charged with the special function of seeing. His mouth has been open and his eyes shut; by which we mean he has simply drawn his serow and turned his head away, If it is duties were not strictly defined, he ought to have taken steps long ago to define them. He stated on oath that he had a great deal to do as " luspcctor of Hospitals and Charitable Institutions." Now, what has he done? That is what the public want to know ; and the present agitation will not end unless cither Dr. Skae's official administration is cleared in some unexpected way, or he consents to make way for some live man who will keep his mouth shut and his eyes open. And then in what position will the Inquiry put Dr. France ? Patient after patieut declares that he never talked to them or examined them, that he refused to prescribo ; that he followed Dr. Skae's example and kept his eyes off anything unpleasant. We think we have said enough to enable our readers to fully comprehend the im portant nature of the issues involved. When the report of the Commission reaches us, it will be time to set our house in order, and ascertain whether a system that works so infamously iv Wellington, has worked any better in other parts of the colony. We heartily hope it has.

Messrs Fraser ana Wliite, City||Auditors and Public Accountants, certify that the issue of the Evening Stak last week was 33,111.

A gentleman who is acquainted with the Home for the reclamation for the young in London referred to by C. Hcwson in our columns last night, says it is one of tho best i managed institutions in the world. Its mission is to rescue the waifs of London, which it trains and drafts off into useful callings in all parts of the world. He doen not believo the statement made by our correspondent that the funds for tho Home are not in every instance applied to their proper purpose.

A sculling race betweon Messrs W. J Dignan and W. B. Taylbr, two members of, the Ponaonby Kowing Club, winch took' place yesterday morning, excited consider able interest in the western suburb. M> H. D. Morpeth acted as starter, and he succeeded in getting the men away pretty well, together. The course lay from Free man's Bay to Shelly Beach, a distance of about a mile. Dignan quickly took the lead, and eventually won easily with two lengths to spare, Taylor was somewhat handicapped as he rowed in a heavier boat than his opponent.

Wo lcaru that the announcement made by the Grand Master of the Orange Lodge, on Sunday night, that the Rev. Mr Tebbs would deliver tho third lecture on "The Seven Sacraments," was made through a misunderstanding. Mr Tebba had been invited to lecture, and had promised to consider tho matter, but had not returned his reply, which, however, is in tho nega tive.

The seventeenth anniversary of St» James's Presbyterian Church will be cele brated to-morrow evening by a soiree and conversazione, for which very complete pre parations have been made. The published programme in another part of thin issue will indicate their nature. The musical selections are choice ones, and as they have been well rehearsed, besides being in ciipablo hands, they should be well and agrcably rendered. On the whole tho pro gramme affords promise of pleasant enter* taiument.

A cricket match between Carlton v. Devonport was played last Saturday, and resulted in a victory for the Carltou by six wickets and 16, runs. T. Sibbin, 12; J. Sims, 17; and 11. Wynyard, not out, 12, wero the highest tor the losers, and Creek's score, 36, not out, was the best for the winners. Creek's bowling also showed to tidvautago for tho Carltou, ho taking nix wickets.

Tho " Guardian," dated January 12th, contains tlio follov/iu^ :—•" Tho Wesleyans ivre advancing fust in their ritualism or ordering of services. On Christmas Day, at thoWesleynn Methodist Cbapel, Barry rond, Peckhani-ryo, thoro w«h n very elaborate Borvion. All the I'hiiliiis wore chanted, and thoro wore an anthem and Christmas caroU, Again, on New Year's Kve, or, "the Wutch Night," as it is called, n printed prognunmo gives 'ho following ordurofHcrvico:—Hymn No. 42. The Litany, hymn No. 984, (the congregation joining only in tho refrain) ; lesson ; liymn No. 7(iß, (to b« sung kneeling) ; Bormon by Uov. 11. P. Hughes, M.A., tho Genonil Confession, tho General Thanksgiving; silent prayer ; hymn No. 47 ; prayor and llonediction."

To the Editor ■ Sir,—To deeido a wager did any man ever Rwiin from any portion of Quoou-stroet wlmif to Stokes Point, North Shore. — ENQUIRES. [Wo have never hoard of tho feat. Porhaps somo of our readers ran alford the desired information.—El). E.S.]

Mr Sankcy, of Whangarei, rends us an extraordinary account ot tho blocking up of a public road by a neighbour to the great damago of Mr Sunkey's property, and a Government reserve, and onco naYigablo river. The mattor is one that cannot pro perly no discussed iv the columns of a newspaper, but if the facts are na ntuted, and the local Road Board have permitted the obstruction of a public, road they have altogether failed in their duty. The proper course for Mr Pankoy to pnrauo is to take legal advice and enter an action for damageu for tho losses sustained through the obstruc tion.

Tho success which has attended the operations of the Waliham Watch Company has been most rcmarkablo, and gives another instance of the growth and progross of American enterprise. Tho peculiarity of the watches of .this Company is that the works, springs, &c, are nil machine made. It was formerly thought impossible to pro duce fine work of this description by machinery, but resnlts have proved that the very opposito is the case. The Waltham watches have gained a reputation for accuracy and good time kcopins.', and they are now iv use over nearly the whole of the civilized world. The manufactory, which is at Waltham, Massachusetts, gives em ployment to a large number of men and women, and thousands of watches aro sent out every week, At the recent Melbourne exhibition tho only two first class prizes wore awarded to* waltham watches, and the Company received higher awards than any other nxhibitor.

All interesting lecture ou tho "Political Destiny of the Australasian Colonies" was delivered by Mr E. W. Iturton at the meet ing of .St. James' Mutual linprovcnicnt Association liiHt evening. There was a largo attendance of mom burn and visitors, nml tho fair »ox was well represented amongst tho latter. The lcctun-r briefly traced the rise ami progress of tho British Kmpiro, ami then dwelt on tho connection existing between these colonies and tho mother country. He expressed tin: con viction thatcre long the Australasian colonies would bo bound together by a federal union, and would form an indepondaut nation of themselves. He objected to the control exercised by the Imperial Parlia ment over its dependencies, and pointed out that they would he dragged into nil warn undertaken by tho British Govern ment. The lecturer wus warmly applauded at tho closo. An interesting discussion followed, many members dissenting from the opinions expressed by Mr Burton, It was agreed that the business Ret down for Monday next should bo taken on May 2nd. The meeting then adjourned till April 25th, when there will be n debate on the question, " Is the Federation of the Australian Colo nies as an integral part of the British Empire preferable to tbo federation and separation from tho Empire ?" Allir mative, Mr E. Cooper ; negative, Mr H. Haslett.

In another column of this evening s issue will bo fnnnd the prospectus of the " Now Zealand Pottery and Glass Company," now being formed at Duncdiu. The works of the proposed Company will be at Milton, Otago, where it is proposed to manufacture pottery and glassware similar to that now imported. The capital of tho Com pany will be £20,000, iv 20,000 shares of £1 each. Of this number 14,000 will be offered to the public. The amount will be payable as follows :—2s per ahare on allot ment, 2a per share ono month after allotment, and 2s per share three mouths after allotment. Should further calls be necessary, they will bo made at intervals of not less than three mouths. A large aud inilucntiul provisional directory has been appointed. Mr A. Saundcrs, Insurance Buildings, who is the broker tor the company in Auckland, has received a erato containing a number of samples of the pottery and glassware goods winch it is intended to manufacture, and they are now on view at Messrs B. Tonks and Co.'s auction mart. Jt cannot be doubted that there is an excellent market for such goods, which are now largely imported from Eng land, and therefore the success ot the com pany would have the etl'ect of retaining capital in the colony, while the manufac tures would in time form articles of export.

Our Tort Albert correspondent writes :— The meeting hold by the Band of Hope on Monday last must have been a gratifying one to all lovers of the temperance cause. The president, Mr G, Ptummer, presided. After tea a pleasant meeting was held. Son^s by tho children, and speeches by Rev. VV. Gittos, Rev. Caughey, Mr R. Nicholson, and Mr J. Shepherd were Riven. Tho address by tho Key. Mr Caughey was highly appreciated. He congratulated the Albertlanders for the stand taken against the liquor traffic. If our Tauhoa and Wharehinc friends would discuss the ques tion of giving tho Albert riding two mem bers iiißtesd of one on its merits, instead of abusing Mr Shepherd, it would lead to a wiser solution of the proposition. It has been a matter of surprise that the member for Albert ridiug did not protest against the present absurd aud unfair representation of Albert riding. Toryism ia not yot extinct. Will any Tauhoa or Wharohine settler give a reason why 300 poisons should be repre sented by two, and nearly GOO persons by one member in the Rodney County Council ?

By tho s.s. Albion, Mr Gillies, a resident in Napier, came to Auckland to exhibit several modals which he has made during the spare moments of a busy life. The Napier "Telegraph" Bays:—"The model of the Great Eastern steamship, which took Mr Gillies three years to complete, and which placed its constructor in a very honourable position among the exhibitors at an important exhibition in London, is a marvel of constructive skill and patience. Models of a portable engine, and of a beam engine, are remarkably well done. There are also numerous exhibits of tools for working in metals, made by Mr Gillies, which shew the interest taken by tho ex hibitor iv mechanical contrivance?. On the walls and tablos are numerous sketches of shipi, and incidents of tho author's voyage out to the colony, which, although not great as works of art, are notable in stances of his industry. The exhibition also contains very much that will interest young folks. There arc talking dolls, , dancing niggers, and performing hoar and elephant, and a box of moving figures, which will prove a great source of amuse ment to the rising generation. The cork and cardboard models of buildings ate beautifully constructed, and give a good Iliac to many who lind time hang heavy on their hands of a way to afford instruction and amusement to numbers,"

I Messrs Boyle au'A Scoit have received a i fetter from their London agent, stating that ', the following professional team will proba bly visit Australia next Beason.uuder tire captaincy of Mr Shaw : —Messrs. Shrews bury. Barnes, Selby, Morley, Bates, Plate, fimmett, Lockwood, Batlow, Mycroft' Foster, Jupp, Pooley, and Shaw. They purpose leaving England in September ending at Adelaide in November,

Paul of Orakei and some of his people left by train this morning to attend Tawhiao's meeting at Hikurangi,

We are glad to notice tbat (at last) a build ing is iv course of construction on a con venient site for the watermen and water police. For some time past considerable in convenience hii3 been experienced both by tbo watermen and by the public generally, owing to the out of the place where their house was located. The site now chosen is just adjoining the toll house on the Queen steet wharf, and over the new steps. Mr G. Marshall has' the work in hand, and we believe the house—which is 27 feet by 10 feet—is intended for the occupation of both watermen and water police. The two rooms will of course bo partitioned off, and supplied with the usual requirements,

On Saturday next a novel species of cricket will be presented to the Aackland public. In tho Domain Crickot Ground an Auckland Eloven will play a grand Fashion able Costume and Harlequin Cricket Match with the members of the Opera Company. A four-in-hand drag containing the Harle quin team, with band, will leave the 'lheatrc Royal at 1.30 p.m. on Saturday in full dress, and will journey down Queen, strcot, along Custom House-street, into llobson-strcot, then through Pitt-street, down Upper Queen-street, to the foot of Shortland-stroet, up Shortland-street, by the Government House and Supremo Court, and then up Grafton Koad |to the Domain. An admission of Is will be charged to tho ground, all the local clubs having kindly consented to forego their cricket matches for the occasion. Geutlemen desirous of playing in this match will oblige by leaving their names at Mr W. W. Itobinsou's, Quuon-strcot. Tho chaructcrß QBSumed by tho team of tho Oporo Company will appear in to-morrow's issue.

Francis George Campbell, well-known in this city as a contributor to the press, was found dead last evening in Mr. Wickhttin's office, Vulcan Lane, where ho had been employed since his return from tho Islands. About livo o'clock a person met Campbell in ,Shortland-strcet, and was about to speak to him, when the poor fellow held out a paper on which was written, '•dreadfully lioarso, can't speak," at the same timo he pointed to his throat. About seven o'clock Mr. "Wickam discovered Campbell lying in a corner, and seeing at once that ho was in danger, ho went to the shop of Mr. Aiekin, the chemist, who sent one of his assistants to Vulcan Lane, but aid was evidently too lato Dr. Lee was sent for, and on examin ing the body, found that life had departed. Dr. Lee, who know the deceased in his life time, and was acquainted with his habits, stated that the cause of death was apoplexy, and has certified to that effect, which renders an inquest unnecessary. Mr. Campbell was a well-informed man, was the son of a Melbourne clergyman, and a good vocalist ami mathematician. At one time he was a surveyor in New South Wales and in a fair way of living, but domestic differences caused a separation between him and his wife, and from that period, ten years ago, he has been a wanderer, homeless, and often penniless. The funeral will lake place to-morrow.

Madame Lotti Wilmot may be consulted oaoh afternoon and ovoninß with regard to Mesmorium and Spiritualistic Sonnoos.—Army and Navy liotol, Upper Quoen-stroot.-l Auvr.l

Messrs Cnchrane and Son will offer for immediate ssloto-morrow.atthoir auctionrooms about 100 volumoßOf books, IncluriinK tho library tho lato i 'olonol Nation. Most of thoHe works aro In «ood condition, ornbracini? thfc works of Addisou, McMiley. Scott, Byron, Thackeray, Toimyson. and Tuppor, alio, s.a numbor ol Canaoll'B sorlal publications.

The Good Templars of tho Hope of Par noil Lodge (No. 3) and their frionda Intend liavlnK a plnnic on Hood Friday (woathor por mitllnK). Thoy will leave tho Qnoon-itreot W barf, and procood to Blverhoad by tho p.s. City of Cork, at 9 a.m. fharp. Mr Lamb has kindly allowed tho party tho uso of his spacious Diiidocks, and will ondouvour by every moans la his powor to make visitors oomfortablo In tholr foto champotre. 'I'he commilloo under tako to supply toa to those who pfttroulso thorn, this boinK Included in tho price of tho ticKot (sco advertisement). Kach porson to carry their own provisions or purchase thorn from Mr Lamb, who will oblitfo thorn by selling bisoulw, broad, buttor, &c.

THE SUPPOSED SUICIDE.

INQUESf ON THE BODY,

AN inquest was held at tho Provincial Hospital this afternoon before Ur Philson, coroucr, and n jury, of wbora Mr G. D. Bevin wan chosen foreman, on tho body of Charles Wcßelebeden, who was found dead in tho domain yesterday. The jury having viewed tho body, the following evidence waß taken :— Alfred Koberts, a patient in the Auckland Hospital, wns the firgtwitnosscallcd. Hedid not know the deceased, and had never seen him before. Shortly after ten o'clock yester day ho was walking in the Domain. Near to the ponds ho saw a man lying on his face nndcratree. Thinking he was aslcop, witness passed on. After looking at the ponds he glanced again at the man. Witness thought lie lay very quiet, and he therefore called out ""Halloa, there." Not receiving an answer, he went closer, and then ascer tained that tho man was dead. He observed that tho right side of his neck was blue and livid. Ho did not observe any blood just then. He did not touch tho body, but returned to the Hoa pital and informed Mr Bryce that there was a man lying dead in the Domain. Ho had seen tho* body now in the dead-houso, and identitiedit as the same which he had found yesterday. Mr Brycc went to tho spot himself, witness following w rapidly as he was able. When ho got there, he observed that Mr Bryco had taken a revolver from under the deceased. When tho body waa turned over, he observed that a little blood had run from tho nose. John Bryco, head nurso in the Auckland Hospital, deposed that the lact witness reported the finding of tUo body to him about 10.45 a.m. yesterday, Ho went to tho spot indicated by Roberts—a distance of about 400 yards— and found tho body' cf deceased lying on tho ground. Hl3 face was downwards. Tho body was atnonest tho shrubbery. No person was present. He looked *o sco if ho was alive, and turned him over on his right side. There was blood on his face and about the nose. His faco had a bluish appearance, and witness knew at once that ho was dead. He |also put his hand to the forehead' ot deceased, and found it quite cold. The limbs were eupplo and flexible. Deceased's bands -were crossed upon his chest, aud underneath tho body he found tho revolver (produced)—a six chambered one. It waa quite new. Fivo chambers wore loaded with ball cart ridge, while one had been discharged. The cartridge case was still iv tho chamber, which apparently had only recently been discharged. Tho revolver was in clobo proximity to the left hand. Tho body was clothed, and the hoad was covered with a hat. He saw blood on the ground nonr where deceased's head was resting. He recognised the deceased as a mm who had been a patieut in the Hospital. Ho was a native of Germany, and a tanner by trade. His ago was 45 years. Ho was admitted into the Hospitai about March Ist, and was discharged throe weeks later. His complaint was pains in tho stomach—in digestion and flatulence. Sometimes he had headache. Had not observed any signs of mental disease about him while he was in tho Hospital. Witness considered him to be a superior tort of man. He had a good appetite, and slept well. He was a stout able-bodied man. Had no suspicion that he content plated committing suicide. He was not despondent during the time he was in the Hospital. Ho said ho had been employed as a tanner at Ireland's and that ho left it because ho was unable to do hard work. He did not have the revolver with him in the Hospital.

A written statement by a man named Charles Bohun was submitted. It was to the effect that'he last saw Wcgelobeden on Tuesday, April sth. He appeared to be dull and low-spirited. He said he would like to go to work on Friday, as he had been promised employment by Mr Gittos. He said to him one time that it would be a good thing for him if some doctor would give him a dose of poison, to put him out of tho way, as ho suffered so much aud no one seemed to understand his case. Ho had a brother— a tanner—in Berlin.

Examination : A watch was found in tho pocket of deceased. Was going out at the time. A pencilled note in writtog, identified as that of the deceased, was found in his purse. It ran as follows: —"It is no more possible for me to live any longer about sickness, so I bet; forgiveness on this rash act, and bid good-bye to this world. I am sick so long timo, and no doctor help me. I have a box with clothes by Mr Voight, Wakefield-street, which belongs to me, where I own something." (Left Sitting.) '

MURDER IN THE SOUTH.

|BY tIBLEGBAPH.—PEESS ASSOCIATION]

An Untfutiful Wife.

BLENHEIM, this day, As inquest on the body of Kopoama JL'eni Peni commenced at Picton yesterday before J. Allen, Coroner. The principal evidence taken was that of Nihana Pakiri, who deposed : I knew deceased and accused. I was at Kopoama's house on Saturday night. Kawiri and Ropoama were having words* I do not know what they were wrangling about. I Baw Kawiri strike at Kopoama. They then fought, and I parted them. They had no weapon of any kind iv their hands. I went home at teu o'clock. Did not see any more quarrel ing on that night. Kopoama was all right when I went home. After I had been home some timo I went out side and heard a noise. I walked down and saw liapoamajjlying on his back. I picked him up in my arms. He was bleed ing from his mouth. He did not take any notice of me when I picked him up. His wife ran at me. She tried to strike her husband, but I pushed her away. Kawiri was close alongside. I took Kopoama to my house, and he never spoke after. When we found ho was so bad, tho next day wo washed him, and at two o'clock scut for the doctor. Mary Kapoama saw her husband after he was brought to my house. She dressed him.

John Bremen, a half-caste lad, deposed : I was at Kopoama's house on Saturday night. Kawiri and Ropoama were light ing outside when I saw them. Kawiri struck Kopoama and knocked him down. He struck him again in his side when he was getting up, and when Kapoama was going to his house, Kawiri struck him in the back. I could not see whether Kop oama was hurt. I went away for a few minutes and came back, when I saw Koponma comiug up to his wife, Kawiri, who got up and struck him. This was in the orchard. When iiawiri struck Kopoama he fell with his head against a stump. He did not get up again. I was close to them. Nihina came and liftod Kopoama's head up on his lap. I did not see Kopoama attempt to strike a blow. Ido not know the cause of the quarrel on Saturday. Deceased and prisoner appeared on friendly terms, but had boon drinking. Tho inquest will be resumed to-day.

SCINTILLAIIONS.

"Ho brief; for It is wltn vrords a« with sun beams: tho moro thoy aro condensed the deeper they burn."-BoomiKV.

Salmon are reported in tho Thames river.

Col. Koberts has passed the crisis of the fever, nnd is recovering. A Ladies' Anti-Polygamy Crusado has commenced in New York and is extending to other American cities.

A young lady is gaining groat reputation as a violinist. Still, aho ia not tho only fair ouo who has mastered the art of hand ling a beau. Wifo—" But, my dear, I shall catch cold coming down so late to let you in." Hus band—''Oh no, my love, I'll rap you up well before you come down." Mr Parris denies the reported disease and mortality at Pariuaka. Hamerton, of Duuodin, will probably join tho Australasian Football team on their arrival at Dunedin. Murray is not able to join. Nino stacks of wheat and barley were burned on Hamsey's farm, Platmero, noar Napier. Insurances :— National, £300 ; New Zealand and Colonial, each £250.

Tim Republic of Columbia has signed a protocol with tho United States to secure the uoutrality of the Panama Canal. An old woman named Hannah Crowe has been hauled up before tho Wellington Polics Court for imposing upon girls by telling for tunes.

Tho English Habitual Drunkard*1 Act, 1579, enables a magistrate, with the consent of a habitual drunkard, to commit him for a term of threo years' imprisonment in a " re treat,"

Snooks went home tho other night afflicted with double vision. He sat for sonic moments with his sleepy gaze rivetted ou Mrs Snooks, aud then complacently re marked : " Well, 1 declare if you two gals don't look 'nough alike to be twins."

The Hon. Mr Kolleston was pleased with his visit to To Puke. He found the settlers actively at work, and of a right stamp. '1 he deferred payment block at Te Puke ia also nil taken up. Mr Kolleston arranged for tho road via To Puke to Makctu and the Lakeß.

Mr Crow, of Otahuhu, says that his horse, which met with an accidcut on Saturday, is not in the b&bit of bolting, but is a quiet animal. Our settlers, with purlri on their lands, have another chauce ot netting a band- Horuo sum. Tho Engineer in Charge, North Island, invites tenders for 17,000 split puriri sleepers, for the Waikato- Thames railway. Entries for tho Poneonby Regatta will be received to-morrow evening.

A grand sham light was arranged for to day the 12th in Sydney Harbour. Tho crews of tho Wolverone, Emerald, Cormo rant, Miranda, Alert, Conflict, Saudfly, Beagle, and Reward, together with the men of the Sydney and fcwcastle Naval Bri gades, were to take part in it. An American editor acknowledges the receipt of a bottle of braudy forty-eight years old, nnd says—" This brandy is so old that we fear it cannot livo much longer." A Church In a country village recently circulated a paper among the congregation asking for contributions " for tho purpose of paving the organist and a boy to blow the same."

" Our hearts, our thoughts, our very beings, grow tender with age," said the boarding-house keeper thoughtfully. "Yep," f aid tho now boarder, who was battling with apiece of fowl, " but hens do not." The landlady looked as if she saw the point. The bee can deliver a stinging retort, and yet keep its mouth shut This is where it has the advantage of the campaign orator.

Mr J. M. McLaren, Ingpeotor of Mines, has gone North to inspect the Bay of Islands and Whangarci coal mines. Tho address of Dean Church to the Arch bishop of Canterbury favouring such a solu tion of the ritualistic question as would re cognise the righ tof the ritualists to remain in the Church, has received upwards of 2000 signatures of clergymon, Misfortune has bofallen the Waikato bridge. A bargo conveying portions of it down the river Thames, England, for ship ment, sank, and only portions wero re covered. Part of the bridge was shipped for New Zealand by the Doon. Paladini's singing, in II Trovatoro, laat night, was a genuiue treat. Many old musical critics declared that the opera was never reudered so well in this city.

Tho Hon. Mr Kollcston bus infoimcd the committee of tho Home for Neglected and Destitute Children that he has not time to receive a deputation from them. I ey should submit their views m writing.

Messrs Bunny and Bryce, at a meeting of their constituents yesterday, speke in favour of reducing the education vote and making all who wanted the higher standards pay> Messrs Bunny and Beetfiam told their constituents yesterday that they would support tho Government. Mr J. C. Williamson declines to grant any rights to produce the '' Pirates of Pen zance " in Now Zealand, his intention being to come over himself with the company,and imported dresses.and Bcenery now employed iv tho representation at Sydney.

Mr J. A Tole, M.H.R., waited on Mr Rolleston yesterday relative to the drainage of the Newmarket Government reserve, and induced the hon. gentleman to visit the scene. It is understood that Mr Rolleiton will recommend that the Government should pay half and the local board half.

In the spring the merry robin all his songs melodious trills, la tho spring the mellow sunshine gilds the valleys and the hills, In tho spring the youthful sluggard's told to emulate the ants; In tho Bprins? tho young man's fancy lightly turns to checkered pants.

In the spring tho jocund June-bug; sits upon the 'tater vino. In tho spring tho gentle maiden 'gins to sigh and then to pine. In tho spring the Raster bonnott ahinoth forth in splendour wild ; In the spring trie front gate suffers with tbe lovers on it piled.

FATAL ACCIDENT AT RANGARIRI.

A fatal accident under circumstances of a most painful nature occurred at Bangariri on Friday last. Two railway employe's named Gioy and Jolly were out on the river shooting ducks. Grey was taking aim with hip fowling-piece when the canoo gave a sudden lurch. He caught the side of the canoe in order to steady himself, when the gun went oil', and the charge lodged in Jolly's head, tho back of which was par tially blown away. Death was almost in. stantaneous. Jolly was an unmarried man.

RAILWAY ACCIDENT AT TARANAKI.

((BY TELEGRAPH, OWN CORRESPONDENT}.

NEW PLYMOUTH, this day. Last evening the passenger train from Ngaire to New Plymouth had a narrow escape. On arriving near Inglewood some firewood fell from a truck and got amongst the wheels, throwing the other trucks off the line just as the train crossed the bridge known as the Second Ngatara Bridge, tlbout a milc-and-a-half from Inglewood. The sleepers of the bridge were torn up. Part of the train was tben disconnected, an 4 came on into town without further im pediment, except ruuning over a fine bullock.

SPORTING.

C.J.C. AUTUMN MEETING.

|BY TELEaRAPII—PRESS ASSOCIATION.]

CHRISTCHURCH, this day,

The following are the weights for the Free Handicap :—Le Loup, 9st 101b; Billingsgate, 9st 31b ; Grip, Sat 131b ; Fish hook, Bst 71b ; Libeller, Bst 51b ; Titania, Bst; On Dit, 7st 12lb ; Sir Garnet, 7st 41b ; Governor, Coldstream, Poet, and Prospero, each 7st; Natutor, 9at slb ; Sir Modred, 9st lib; Kandwick, Bst 121b; Hilarious, Bst Gib ; Longlaud*, Bst j Luna, 7st 131b ; Joker, 7st 71b; Talent, 7st 31b ; Lady Emma, Gut 101b ; Hilda, 6'st 81b ; Norseman and Sylvanus, each 6st6lb ; Frailty 6st 51b ; Harkaway, Nautilus, and Holderness, each Cst; Castanclle, Waikori, and Romeo, each sst 71b.

MINING NEWS.

COROMANDEL.

Success.—Mr J. Kandcrson received the following note from the manager this morn ing :—" I have great pleasure in forwarding to you another small specimen of gold per steamer, which 1 hope will not be the last. I have a few pickings, which I also forward to show that there is gold in the mine, and that the mine is improving. When 1 broke down last evening I could see dabs of gold all up and down the face. The reef is from two to three inches in thickness, and well dolined."

THAMES.

MOANATAIAEI G.M.C.—The following is tho Mino Manager's report :—Boft. Level: The south cross-cut has been extended 36 feet during the past fortnight, and a promising-looking leader 6 inches thick is now in the face, but a little broken by a band of clay. The cross-cut will still be pushed forward through Morning Star section, as there are other reefs and leader to pick up. In stoping at this level, No. 1 leader ia only 2 inches thick, yet during the fortnight has turned out 60lbs. picked stone, The stope above 132 level is, I think, payable, but no stulfhas been crushed from here since breaking through for air. In the other etopes there is nothing fresh to mention. Nonpariel: The bottom part of the shaft is now clear for a distance of 50 feet up, and it becomes troublesome to go up against it so as to make all secure. I'oiut Russell: The ground here is stiffer than it has been, but there is no other change. lam pleased to say our stulf is showing an improvement over last return. —Robert Comer.

Hopeful G.M.C.—The winze from No. 2 level is down 42 feet. The two men for merly on mundic leader are flow on the winze, as I want to effect a speedy connec tion and rise. There is a distance of 24 feet to milk and rise if it keep the same under lay. The manager of the Herald Battery haR promised, if possible, to ttart crushing the Company'B quartz at the end of this week.—E. Howse, Mine Manager. Nkw Golden Ckown.—The winze be ing sunk on the No. 1 battery level reef is down a depth of 30 feot, and has holed into the back of the drive at the 40 foet level. The reef is well charged with mineral, and frequently shows a little gold. I may, per haps, take this block, and between tho 40 feet level and battery level before sinking the winze any further at present, but when I get the winze cleaned down to the drive I shall be in a better position to judge. The No. 2 winze is suuk a distance of ten feet. The ground here is very tight, and there fore slow progress has been made. There is no change in any of the other reefs. —J. A. DUNLOP, Thames, April 11."

THE AUCKLAND SOCIETY OF ARTS EXHIBITION.

This excellent and successful exhibition finally closed last evening at nine o'clock. Tho numbers in attendance yesterday were not bo large as on previous days ; still those who were present manifested a pleasing approval of the exhibition, which did great credit to thcartist,the Committee of manage ment and to the secretary, Mr Neil Heath, all havinc used their utmost endeavours to wards the success which has been achieved. We are glad to learn that many of the paintings have been purchased by art lov ing citizens, and that the sum (not great to be sure) of £209 has becu paid iv this direc tion. The paintings niid water-colours generally were good, although .not perfect, as niHijy of the artists are as yet but learners. There are gems which have escaped our notice among such a multiplicity of offer iugß,but should any artist have been omitted or not duly recognized according to any special merit, we consciously affirm that the omission was not wilful. We noticed in the water-colours, in the majority ot instances, sufficient transparency was not given to the water, the artists evidently not having much idea of motion. One of the most striking pictures in this department, and one which iv our haste did not receive sufficient commendation, was "Sunset on the Kikowhakarere," in the romantic dis trict of Corromaudel, by Mr A. Sbarpe. Both this and the lesser painting have jpecial merits; the deep red sunset over the gorges is quite natural to those who have studied such a scene, only to be wit nessed in the colonies. A beautiful por trait by Mrs Purcb, of her sister, taken at the ape of fifteen, was one of tho best por traits iv the exhibition, but not for sale, it being the property of Mrs Edeuborough. Several pictures, owned by Mr MacMahon, wore exquisite in detail, and worthy study. A scries of photographs by Mr Luke Travers were specially deserving of notice not only aa beautiful, but iv shewing the advances of the art of photography. Mrs Blackburn'w Alum Uasket, Mrs Home's tablo cover, Mrs Breen's silk embroidery brackets (from this lady's own design), Miss Ansley'a card plates, and tea pot stands (porcelain), Mrs Thomp son's lace-covered cushion, Miss Matilda Ellison's pretty wax flowers, and Mrs Austin's "Harp" (her own design), coloured with different flowers. It must be gratify ing to citizens to know that the Society of Arts has mot with success, and that so many young ladies entered into the under taking with so much hearty zeal. Their offerings, however, were mostly impressions of the natural world, flowers mostly ; but, in future studies, we would recommend a few pictures from the works of the poets, which might be made especially attractive, matter for which abound in the pages of the British poets, as for example, the child listening to the murmur of the shell (Wordsworth's Excursion); Cowper aweary in Mrs Unwin's snmmcr-house at Olmey ; Charles Kingsley at prayer on tho rocks; Coleridge enlisting for a soldier; and numerous others of historical interest. The success of the present exhibition, no doubt, will lead to a second of a like or similar kind, and if thorough patronage of the right sort be given, it will stimulate a love for tho beautiful, without any allure ment from the practical and useful duties of every day lite.

TEACHERS' EXAMINATION, 1881.

AUCKLAND CANDIDATES.

Passed for Class D.—A. W. Bruce Passed fob Class E.—C. M. Carter W. H. P. Marsden, J. J, Potter F* W. Sanderson, E. L. Wily, Linda L# Young.

Partial Success Recorded towards Class E.-A. F. T. Ansley, C, A? Ballance, Rosanaßowen, Ella Burton W C. Caßtleton, Isabella M. Colema D ' Andrew Colhoun, J. 11. Edmiston, H. m! E. Goodhue, Lallie Hamer, Annie Henry' Margaret Heury, James Hogwood Robert Hogwood, Charlotte A. Hopper, Leonora Ktlfoyle, Georgina Leech, Alfred J. Litten Elizabeth Martiu, Daniel D. Metc-e A M* Mulgan Alfred O'Connor, ° ' Louisa Rushbrook John L^ Scott, E. M. Smith, Walter Sulhvan, Florence Taylor C A Tobin, Kato Vialoux, Francis Warren ' Completed Former Examinations - Margaret J. Alley, B. Bedford, A. Ben^o R.G Loler, G. W. Brud 9 haw, Jane Bur! nett. Margaret Caldwcll, E. Dent, W Ed wards K. M. Faithful, E. M. C. Harrison, M. 0. Howard, J. Muir, E. Nicholson, j!

CABLEGRAMS.

[ItEUTER'S TEfcEGRAMSij

THE BEY OF TUNIS PROTESTS. LONDON, April 11. ThE Bey of Tunis has formally protcstteu against the French violation of his territory^ ahd has appealed to the Powers for pro tection;

Mr Parnell has written a letter on the subject of the Irish Land Bill which has been introduced in the House Of Commons. He says that the measure is seriously defective, and the good derivable from it depends entirely upon the firmness of the people in their adherence to tile Land League. He denounces tho clauses of the bill providing for the making of a grant to facilitate emigration.

EARL BEAUuNSFIELb'rf HEALTH,

A bulletin issued this morning reports that Earl Beaconsfield has had a severe at tack of spasmodic breathing, but has since been greatly relieved by the same.

THE CZAR'S ASSASSIN SEN TENUED.

ST. PETERSBURG, April 11,

Rouenkoff, the assassin of the late Czar and his accomplices, have been sentenced to death.

VICTORIAN REFORM BILL.

MELBOURNE, April 11,

The Conference of the committee of the Legislative Council and the Assembly met again to-day, when a long discussion took place upon the Reform Bill. Mr. Berry ottered to amend the same, by fixing the franchise for the leaseholders and occupiers at £10. Sir Charles Sladon, however, stood out for £10 for owners, and £25 for occu piers. The matter was debated for some time, but without any decision being arrived at, and the Conference finally adjourned uutil tomorrow. It is generally considered that it is improbable that the Conference will arrive at a satisfactory settlement,

OUR SPECIAL WELLINGTON TELEGRAM.

(BY TELEGRAPH, OWN CORRESPONDENT,)

WELLINGTON, this day. THE TEN PER CENT SEDUCTION. I notice some statements to the effect that tho ten per cent, reduction in the Civil Service salaries is not to be continued after last month when the financial year closed, This is wholly incorrect. The Government will continue to deduct the ten per cent, until Parliament orders otherwise, but ia next session's estimates salaries will bo reduced and rearranged, so as to give a reduction of ten per cent, on any aggregate amount, but there will not be aa arbitary ten per cent, reduction on all salaries as last year. The reduction will be carefully considered and allocated, so as to bring about a fair readjustment. I hear that the stamp revenue for financial year just expired exceeds the estimate by about £9,000. THE PREMIER BETTER. The Premier is somewhat better to-day, and expects to get about to-morrow, as usual. PROPERTY TAX. I learn from authorities that the follow ing Property Tax was paid up to Satnrday last, the 9th April :-Auckland, £36,086 ; Hawkes Bay, £15,231 ; Wellington, £40,014; Nelscn, £12.000; Canterbury, £60,933; Waitaki, £1,841; Otago, £53,174; Southland, £8,695. Total, £238,974.

MASTER REVIEW.

Eveey preparation is being made by tho Volunteers to make the Review one of tho best that has taken place since the Imperial troops were ordered home.

The Thames Battalion, consisting of the Naval Brigade with 2 24-pounders, the Scottish, Hauraki, and other companies, will arrive on Good Friday, and proceed by train to the camping ground, situated about 2 miles from the settlement of Te Awamutu, Waikato, where small detach' ments are on the ground for the purpose of arranging preliminaries, so as the main body on their arrival will find their encamp ment ready.

The Auckland Volunteers consisting of the Artillery with 2 6 pounders, Engineers, Victoria JVo 3, Uobson, Scottish and Naval Brigade, will not leave town until Sunday, by the 9.30 and 10 a.m. trains. The Government have lent the use of 60 Bell tents and 2 large marquees, with, all the necessary camp requisites. Bach man will have to provide himself with an overcoat, havresack, and muster in heavy marching order, at the drill shed.

A movement like this will no doubt show the Maories that a force can be brought up to the frontier at a few hours' notice. What a difference since the first detach ment of troops marched from" Otahuhu, fighting their way through the country, and the present time, when tho iron horse can snort away with 1000 Volunteers for the purpose of holding a sham fight, 100 miles up. When the old Maori warrior looks back in his mind's eye, and sees what the Waikato was and what it is now, well may he exclaim, (> Kotenei kua riro rawa a matou whenua kua noho rawakore matou itene wahi."

[All my lands are gone from me and I am left in poverty].

PRIMITIVE METHODIST SOIREE.

The anniversary of the Alexandra-street Primitive Methodist Church was celebrated last evening. A substantial but unosten tatious feast was provided at 6.30 by the ladies, consisting of tea, cakes, etc. The ladies who provided the tea were, with the exception of Mrs Leonard, young ladies, whose smiles and pleasant courtesies had a sunshiny influence on visitors. The single ladies were Misses Taylor, Smith, Thwaites, and Long (2.) At the meeting in the church which was not largely attended, the Key. Joßeph Long presided. The proceedings opened with the grand old hymn " From all that dwell below the skios," and an introductory prayer, by the Rev. Thomas Hodgson. The Chairman in his address, which was brief, regretted the absence of their steady triend, Mr David Uoldie, who would have presented a statement of a financial cliar« acter. lie was glad to welcome the friends on another anniversary. They had passed I another year, not without difficulties and encouragements. He was pleased to say, however, that the church was out of debt, and that the income of the past year had slightly exceeded the expenditure. After sonic further remarks, Mr Long called upon the several speakers of the evening who addressed the meeting in the following order : — The ltev. Thomas Dumi (Pres byterian minister) gave an excellent ad dress on "Happiness," and the various modes of seeking it. Tho speaker ex pressed his belief that God intended every one of his creatures to be happy, but people did not always pursue it in the right path. A life of woridiy pleasure was not the real end of life; and after describing various social habits which resulted in misery, Mr Dunn concluded that the greatest happiness was to be found in Christ, and in the duo performance of natural and religious duties. The Key. 1 Thomas Hodgson (United Free Methodist) spoke on the " Power of a Christian Life," as a means of spiritual attraction. An ex cellent address,) thoughtful and serious; excepting a little sketch of " The Ex hibitor and the Fiddler," which caused much laughter. We give it in brief. There was a certain exhibitor who travelled in various parts with a diorama of scenes from the Bible, which he explained to his audi tory, but he wanted accompanying music, and engaged a poor fiddler who could play any necessary tune. He received strict iuj unctions to play sacred tunes by way of musical illustration to the scenes, The picture of Christ walking on the sea was exhibited, when the fiddler struck up " A Life on the Ocean Wave." This was not the thine, and he was desired to make another effort with more propriety; so, wheu the scene of Elijah's ascent into Heaven was shewn he played, to the disgust of his employer, "Upin a Balloon, Boys.' The ' fiddler promised amendment in the next effort, and when the Keturn of the Prodigal was in sight played " wheu Johnny comes march ing home." The fiddler was desired to bag his fiddle and !' tramp, tramp away." Eev, A. W. Webb (Baptist Church) gave a thouglittul address on " How to live the Christian Life," in which ho clearly defined the Christian Virtues, shewing that they were the fundamental principles of the Christian character and not merely theoretic and evanescent. 'fhelast speaker was the Key. James Guy (Primitive Methodist) a very young man, and the successor of Mr Nixon. Mr Guy's subject was based on tho parable of "The Talents," which was handled with considerable ability. The choir of four ladies, Mr Frith, accompanist, sang several ,so!os with good effect, aud were entitled to the thanks which they re ceived. The whole closed with the Dox ology and Benediction,

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, TUESDAY, APRIL 12.



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Special Advertisements. X pOSGRAYE & HO. Beg to inform the Inhabitants ot the City that they have OPENED THEIR EXTENSIVE SHIPMENTS 0* DRAPERY AND CLOTHING. Tho principal Lines are: Rich, Black, and Coloured Bilks, Satins, and Velvets Black and Coloured Velveteons Kmbona Velveteens l everal c^^Knory, Bonnets, and Hate Tho r Noewost a ma nLato!it Styles in Ladies'and Children's Jackets and Mantleß, Ulstors, Choice and Fashionable Dress Materials in all New Shados and Colours Ladies' and Children's Hosiery, Underclothing An Immense Stock of Frenoh Morinooß, Serges, and W inooyß. Tub Manchester Department CONTAINS THE LARGEST STOCIC oo IN f NKW ZHAL.ND Calicos, Shootings, Shirtings, Quilts Blankets in all aizos ~ Flannelß in all makes, and Cretonnes at all prices, The Clothing Department Is woll-known for tho Exoellent Quality of tho Goods, tho Reasonable Prices Bold at, tho Largo and Varied Assortment to chooao from, that it is useless for us to onumorato thorn. THE GOODS ARE NOW ON VIEW AT J. COSGRAVE & CO.S WHOLESALE AND RETAIL WAREHOUSE, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. rp w. hlck so n, licensed sueveyok and land broker, under land transfer act, South British Chambers, Auckland. ynrr i n k s & TX ALL, HAVE REMOVED FROM SHORTLAND-STREET TO TEMPORARY PREMISES IN FORT STREET, OPPOSITE COCHRANE AND SON'S AUCTION MART, AND WILL CONTINUE THEIR CHEAP SALE FOR A FEW WEEKS LONGER, TO CLEAR SURPLUS STOCK. THEY WILL REMAIN IN FORT-STREET DURING THE RE-BUILDING OF TEKIR WAKE HOUSE IN SHOBTLAND-STRKET.



MEMO. TO THE PUBLIC. City Hall Aroado, Queen-street, Auckland. Twelvo months ago we initiutod the Co operative Caßh System, and our customers during that time have reaped tho advantages of a Co-oporative Society without taking any risk themselves. GAKLICK & CRANWELL. MEMO. We thank yon for the earnest support during tho past year, and your unmistakable ver diot that you appreciate our endeavours to givetheCashbuyeraconsiderableadvantago over the Credit purohaser. GARLICK & CRANWKLL. MEMO. Our percentage of profit on Drapery, Clothing, Millinery, and Fancy Goods has been very Bmall indeed, and had not our Returns been greatly increased, it would have proved a I(""' GARLIOK & ORANWELL. MEMO. WINTER, 1881. We have|tne pleasure to lnrorm you our Autumn and Winter Stock is now open, containing numerous Novelties, special attention has been paid to the Beleotion of Dress Goods with Trimmings to matoh. We assure you we havo the greatest variety and cheapest lines in Dresses to be found in Auckland, and the Fancy Department bristles witt French. Englluh, and Foreign Articles of beautiful texiuro and delloate finish. Kindly inspect our Stock and judge for yourselves. GARLICK & CRANWELL. Enumeration of Bomk ob tiik Lines in Yabious Departments— IN DRKSSK3: The " Handkerchief " Costume Is one that will be a favourite; the material is ex cellent, colours good, and is both Useful and Stylish. " Velveteens " will command attention Velveteens—Plain. Stamped, and Pompa dour, in all the fashionable colours. Silk Plushes, will be used for Trimmings. We have these in Various Qualities and all the Leading shades. Silk and rashmere Pompadours, for Trim ming Costumes. Parisian Costumes Princoss Cloths Alexandra Cords Cyprus Cords French Katamln ea Repps and Poplins French Merinos Cashmeres Cannalites, Beiges, Sersren (all wool) Persian Cords Russell Cords Louisa Velveteen in Black and Colours Mtitalaßse Cloth, job line half its value Fancy Flannelettes, Stookingettes Grampian Tweeds, Jacket Cloths Black and Coloured Lustres, &c, &c. GARLICK & CRANWELL. Our is Sd Black SUkis worth your inspection SILKS: Black Gros Grain, Groa de Pay All the New Shades of Coloured Silks for the Season Buyers of Silks easily discern the advantage of the Co-operative Cash System GARLIOK & CRANWELL. Ladies' and Childrens' Ulsters and Waterproofs Ladies' Cashmere, Wool-knitted Jerseys Ladies' Black and Fancy Cloth Jacketn Ladies' Dolmans, Children's Jackets Ladies' Hate and Bonnets in Plush, Chip, Straw teal-skin, Beaver, Fur, and Velvet STYLES IN HAT 3 AND Boat Shane, Princtfis, Tarn o'Shanter, Langtry, Florence, Tyrone, Maryborough and various other makes GARLICK & CRANWELL. Black Chonilleand Colored Pompadour FrlngeE Lisse and Tarlatan Ruffling, in great variety Lappet Lace and numerous other kinds Plush Ribbon. Fur Trimmings Chenille do.. Chenille Shawls Kilted do.. Scarves, Collarettes Black and Coloured Plumes Chenille and Mourning Flowers Immense Stock of Fancy Ribbons Ladies' silk, Satin, Luatre and Felt Skirts GARLICK. & CRANWELL. Winter Gloves and Hosiery Gloves, Fur Tops, and Fancy Makes Black and Coloured Jersey Gloves 2-bui ton Josephine Bile Kid Gloves, 3/3 \ 6 :; ;: ;; ;: m***** 8 ~ .. „ „ 6/6J "Magio" and "Removable" Cover Umbrellas GARLICK & CRANWLL. Boy's and Youth's Overcoats, New Ulsters Men's Ulsters and Overcoats, from 22s 6d Men's Geelong Tweed Trousers and Vests, cheap Capital Boy's Galatea Suits, from 16s 6d New Zealand Flannel Shirts and Drawers Men's Suits, Morning and Frock Coats Kaiapoi and Mosgell • weeds, and otber makes Flax. White, Crimean, and various kinds of Shirts Men's and Boy's Hats, Caps, new styles Special Line iioys' Fur Caps, 2s 1 ld| All at Co-operative Cash Prices. GARLICK & CRANWBLL. MANCHESTER DEPARTMENT- Cretonnes, Lace and Muslin Curtains, from 3a 6d New Zealand Blankets, " Roslyn," " Kaiapoi," "Mosgeil" Sheetingß, Quilts, Damasks, Dimities Calicoes, Hollands, Flannels, &c, &c. In different colours—the new Twilled Flannel GARLICK & CRANWBLL. MEMO. Out of the Thousands of Customers who have taken advantage of the Pore Cash System, there aro hundreds who are competent judges of the true value of goods. Their continued support is a proof of the benefits derived from our now principle o£ trans acting business. GARLICK & CRANWELL. A We shall rigidly adhere to the Co / \ operative Cash System for another / P. \ year, and refusb, as hitherto, / C.S. \to open ant new accounts for \ _ /Drapery and Clothing Goods. V GARLICK & CRANWELL, CITY HALL ARCADE, Queen-Btreet, Auckland. We would remind you that the HOUSE FUBNISHING DEPARTMENT AND CABINETMAKING IN ALL ITS BRANCHES Is carried on with as much energy as ever. For particulars see Advertisement in To morrow's issue, GARLICK & CRANWELL. I



Special Advertisements. j ' ~ I rTTHE Undersigned is a PURCHASER of j Bank of Now Zealand Bharea Notional Bank Shares National Mortgage Shares Loan and Mercantile Shares. A. SAUNDERS, 2, Inbuiunce Buildings. \ MERICAN WALTHAM WATCHES. AWARDED THE ONLY TWO FIRST PRIZES, MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION, 1880. Higher Award tiian any other exhibitor reobivbd.