SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

HiaH WATira}|^Sov!IMotnU!K, 3 20 BONSBiT.-Thiß ilvoning, 6 33 SUSrRIBK.-To-morrow Mor«in«, 8.30 MOUN'I aGß,—New Moon, 1«h,»7 a.m.

ARRIVALS.

TO DAY. F1nga1.8.9,. Morris, from Mercury Itey Arawit*. a 9., Sinclair, from Kusaell Hero 8.8.. McQea. from Bouthern pottia Wellington, s.*, FilrciuhaT, from Tauranga

DEPARTURES.

UST EVENING. Oreti, s s., Campboll, f»r the South B izabsth, eehoonor, Wilson, for Lovuia TB-DAY. Arawata. p.*, Sinclair, for the South Griffin, soboonar, Bishop, forHHSfeU

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

KlnlSu«&roa. Friday 21* Taurn^aTcnW^Ungton. Monday or WnanKareftnd Wha.gawl Hoios-Awfje. Tuesday and Friday Mangawai-Flngal. Thursday Swoury Bay-ffmgal, Menday

VESSELS EXPECTED LONDON.

Halelonß,ehlp(J.N.M.S.). sailed Jan 4 Beralnxton, biraue (V.G.H.P.). Baiied.JanM l^lra, barque (X L.H.D.). sailed, Fobl Cambria, barque (Y1.P.G.9.). sailed, FobS Blan'ora, barquo. loading, Fob> 24 Vanguard, barquo. loading, tea it Chill, barquo, loading, Fob 21 LIVERPOOL. Meadoan. barqna (Q.0.L.F.): gftllgd Ftib i Orlont, barque (B.UJ.N.); sailed Feb 2 NKW YORK. A. T. Stallknocht, barque (0.K.R.0.), sailed B»pllo. barona; loading Fob SO Annie Burr, Dirquentine; cleared lab It.

AUSTBAtU. Australia, P.M.5.8,. from Sydney. April 25. Garloch. sohoonsr. from Sydney, via Newcastle Annabell, brig, from Byaney; loading Oamwru, brlgantlmj, from Moibourne (it thu Hurakau) B3TJTH SHA ISLANDS. Bowall*. brlgantine. from Mulgrave Island Brno, brlgantine, from Roro Island Sybil. BOhooner, Jrom Tahiti Sovereign, schooner, from Tahiti tfdlth, schooner, from Sara Pirate, schooner, from Hnahiaa Pearl, ketch, from Karotonga Agnes Do«ald, eohooner, from Karotonga Qaeen, sohooner, from Karotonsa SVlnlftid, aohooner, from Taviuni

SOUTHERN POBT3. Kllza Mary, brlgantino, from Lyttelton; sailed

Orpheus, schoono^ from Dunedln; sailed Xoung Diok, schooner, from I yttelton; sailed Cutty Sark, schooaer, itrom Lyttelton; sailed March 27

IMPORTS.

Per Kale Moßrngor from Timarn--10 tons Munay'd Flour.- -John Reid and Co.

Per Hawea, from Molbonrne and Southern Forts, 125 cases. 21 iron rails. 18 paokages casings, i 2230 gunnies BUKar, 480 [mats Bngar, 5 bags pepper, 2 stones, 2 trusses, 1 tank, 406 kaga rlca.ll quarter oaßks, Zl plates iron. 3 b*gs seed, 2 parcels, 690 bags oats, i tMpaullDS. 291 sheep, 8 orates, 3 bundles.

Tha new scnooner Clarinda has entered ont at the Customs for Wangapou*, where she wlu load tkrrber for Dunedln. Captain Haatlngs takes chsrije of the voßsel.

The barque Aicostis was entored out at tho Castoms this msrnlng for Wlmngaroa. She loads timber, thence proceeds to Sydney.

The barque Kxpeculador was dooked this afternoon. She will undergo a thorough over haul.

The 0.0. Orotl left for Southern ports last evening, with the following passengers. For Napler-Measra W. Harris and Robertson. For Glaoorne—Messrs Smith ana 3 children. The schooner Coronet striked at Meroury Bay from this port on Thursday lasf, and was loading there yesterday.

The as« Flngal arrived from Meroury Bay this mornlßgwtth the folio winu passengers ;- Constable Kelly and prisoner, Misses McKay, Murphy, atid Douglas and three others, The 8.8. Wellington arrived from Tauranga at 6 am. to-day. Passengers—Mr and Mrs Brown, Mr and Mrs Adams, Mr and Mrs Falrne, Masdamea Clark. Home, Soally.Orden; Meaarß Campbell, Keesinff, Ludlow. Charles, Bruce, Clarke. Wybe, Cooper, Cameron, Mitten, Deacon, Kdgpumba, Creann. aernea, Pryor, Thompson. Harley, Msrriok. Gill, Smith. Bryant, MoHrath, Galbraith, and one steerage.

The p.p. Arawata left for Melbourne via Southern ports at 1.30 p. m. to day; with a fall (general oargo and the following paaaangers :— For Malbourno: Messrs /lobby and J. Barry. For Hobart: Mr and Mis lialdy. For th« South: Mefdames Smith, Howa, Kilsy, Turn mains and family (3), Briiooi. and Matthews, Meß9r» A. C. Arthur. Brassey, CaU«y, KnowlM, Howart, Christla. Btiscol, F. W. Olaura, O. C* Murray, J. I«mb, Mandero, S. Hcroby, F. Waterhouse, 8. Southern, ana Sir Oaorge 6r»y.

DnrlDK tho time tha h.b. Arawat* was laid up at Donedln she underwent a most thorough overhaul. The engines particularly received '■ special attention, and are now In excellent working order. Now eocentrica and straps of malleablß Iron were supplied to the forward engine. The link motion was overhauled and the braises renewed. Tho thrust shaft was taken out and turned up in Messrs Morgan and Cable's shop, and bow rings fitted. All coots, valves, pipes, air, circulating bilge. and feed pipes were attended to and repaired where necessary. The main boilers And super beater were repaired and put in a thoroughly efficient condition lor a lone spell of work, and tha steam winches and windlass were taken down and looked to. The rodder wbb taken off aoi*. refitted, and two new blades wire fitted on the propeller, the pitch of wbtoh has bean sat a foot finer than it was before, and there is good raason to thlnJt that an increase of speed will be the result. The maitr aaloon baa been cleaned (rat and furbished up, an also have the second, cabin, foreoßßtle, and oflicera' quarters.

ARRIVAL OF THE HERO.

The Union Steamship Company's e.g. Hero, Capt. Thomas AlctJao, arrived in harbour at S Ip.m. to-day. She left Sandbrldtte Railway Pier at 1.30 p.m. on the 28th ultimo, passed Stura Island at 1.89 p.m. to-day arriving at Holdet at noon on the 30th, Bluff at 3 p.m., the 3rd. Port Chalmers at 10 a.m. on the 4th, liyttelton at 11 a.m. on the 7 th, Wellington on the morning of the 9th, Napier on the 11th, and Gluborne on the 12th, arriving as above. Pas flengers—Mr, Mrs, Mis; and Master Bock, Mr ann Mrs Morgan, Misses Cousins (2). Lane. M; Clayton, and 6in steerage. We are indebted to Mr H. Gt Taylor, for press parcels, eto.

FORT OF ONEHUNGA.

ARRIVAL, Maceregor, s.s., Amodeo. from New Plymouth

. The Korthern Company's steamer Macerregor arrived. BtlO.»Oß.m.ta-aay from New Plymouth, with 6 packages better and the following pas- Bengera:—Miss Bryan, Messrs Isaacs. Yorke, GoKtta. aod Maokay. She was to return thither at 3 o'clock this afternoon.

The p.p. Rowena returned to the wharf yesterday afternoon1 in a disabled condition, Willie proceeding down the harbour on lues day evening, on her way to Wanstanul, ihe shaft broke oil, and the propeller sank in deep water. The vessel was brought back under anil, and now Una on the bard waiting to receive a new shaft and propollor, which, it is thought, Will ha ready by the end of this week.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

RUSSELL, this day. Billed: Christina. Loading: Mariner. POBi1 Chalmebs, Wednesday. Sailed : Bingarooma, s.s., tor tho North. Passengera for Auckland— Captain and Mra Bu&anatrom, Mr Skinner.

COMMERCIAL.

Rvnmsa stab Offlco, Thursday. MB A. BtJOKtAND'S BBPOBT.

n At the Hpymarket on Tuesday, hides ransed <r from Bja to 3Jd the lb, Bheep pelts ea: skins. 2s M 6) 7d each j wool In (Jfease, 7d to 73d: looks. Bid the lb. At the sale oil Btaok and sundries at Mr Halt's residence. Bamarama, on Wednes day, there was a f nil attendance, and all sold oattafaotoiily. The farm remains unsold. Mr W. Dowden neld a fine art and book sale to-day. The paintings brought rair price?. The 400 volumes were all sold at reasonable prices. The Ohandos edition of the British poets sold from ioa to la per volume. The principal pur chaser was Mr Dampier. Messrs B. Tanks and Co.. sold 250 oases Hobart ■roles- to-day at fair market prices. The sale waa well attended and tbe fruit wholly clearsd.

Mail Notice.

KUrtS Witt Close as Undibb.~

litia DAT. For Manßawal, per Fingal, at 5 p.m. For Whangarel Heada and Whanßarol, per

Horo, at 5 p.m. For Thames, par Ruby, at 5.90 p.m,

Friday, 11th instant. For Thames, par Kotomahana, at 9.30 a.m. For Walhoke and Coromandel, per Coro-

mandel. at 12 SO p.m. _ , _ __ For Whangarei Heads, Walpo, Paruu, Whan «arol, Tanglhuo, and Mangapal. por Argylo, at 4 p.m. For Thames, per Enterprise, at 5.30 r.m.

Satubday. 15vh lnet»nt. For Waiwera, Mahuranßi, MaUkana, Manga wal, &0., por Rose Caeoy, ot 10 a.m.

Monday, 17 h Instant. ForGlsborno, Napior.and Southern ports, per Hero, at 9 a.m.

Tuesday, lSth Instant. Fer Taranaki and Southern porta, per Hawca, at 5 am.

Tuesday. 25th Instant.

Per 9.5. Australia as follow :— For dandwloh Inlands, United States of America. Canada, British Colombia, Contral and South America, and British and Foreign West Indies, at 1 p.m. For United Kingdom and Continent of Kurope, at 1 p.m. For money orders registered letters, and newßpapers/at 11.30 a.m. Late letters bearing an extra fee of sixpence. In addition to the postage, will bo received by the Mall Agent on board the steamer up to the time of sailing. Thla mall will be due In London, on Mon day, June 5, 1832,

8. B. BIBS. Cfclet Postmaster. Chief Poat-oflloe. Auokland.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc,

APHITi 13, 1883, V.M.C.A. Rooms-Mseling of Vke-urowGrs, 8 p.m. St. b'epulohre's—Social Gathering, P. 30 p m St. Thomaß'g Fohool • room — Praotioe for Orphan Home Concert, 8 p.m. Y.M.O. A.—Devotional, 7.30 p.m. Working Men's Club-Meeting of Auckland Painters. 7.30 p.m.

Marriage.

BKNNKR.-MUNBO.-On 8^ Marob, ISB2. at lielenßTlUe, Albort Benner, yonngsst son of Arthur Bonner, eolloltor, Tralee, Iroland, to 1., W, Munro, youngest danehtor of tho lilts Daniel Mcnro. Q.M. H.M. 58th Kogt.

Death.

KDQCUMBB.—On February 18. at Stono Hall, Stonehonse, Plymouth, tha Honorable George Kdgcumbe, aged 82. it.l.Pi

H«NDHRBONi-On April 13th, 18S3. Robert Henderßon, enfflnoer. aged 25 yeara, lately in tho employ of Messrs, Fraicr and Tiane as draughtsman. Tho Innetal wiU lauvo tho Diitrlct Hospital on Saturday, 15th instant, at 3 p.m. Frlonds are invited te attend.

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

THURSDAY, APRIL 13, 1882.

For tin eanse that lacks assistance, For the wmg that nesda resistttaco For the future i» the dislmce, And tho goodjthat we can do.

Tub resolution arrived at last night by the ratepayers of Karangahapo, on the impor tant question of local government, places their position "on all fours" (as lawyers would say) with the attitude assumed by residents of Ponsonby at a similar stage of their deliberations. It being a forogono conclusion that, in any event, severance from the County of Eden must be carried out, the sole question to determine is whether it would be more advanta^ous to geek amalgamation with the city or form the district into a separate borough. Iv approaching this question the good folks of Karangahape have exhibited a great deal of cautious circumspection, if not of doubt and suspicion; but it is most satisfactory to find that they have resolved to test the feeling of the community on the subject by a poll by ballot, This was, in fact, the only sensible course logically open to the leaders of the move ment. To have gone further without an appeal to the general body of the rate payers would have been an unwarrantable and arrogant proceeding; and to have allowed all negotiations to drop, after carrying them so far, would have been a manifestation of caution amounting to weakness and cowardice. In proceeding to vote upon the alternative issues to be placed before them, tbe Karangahape rate payers stiould free the subject flora all unnecessary complications, and decide it upon broad and general grounds. A ques tion haa cropped up which m»y obscure the main issue, in the form of a doubt as to the district being constituted a separate ward, in the event of its joining the city. There need be no difficulty on this score. If received into the city, Karanga hape is bound •to get a fair share of representation, either by being declared a separate ward, or by the existing wards being rearranged ho as to give a fair proportion to the added dis trict; and it should be remembered that the statement that it was too small to form a ward by itaelf is a mere personal expression of opinion. Neither need there be any doubt as to the advisability of Karaagahape joining the city alone. The bugbear of possible association with Grafton may be dismissed j and the supposed necessity for getting some other district to associate with them in {their possible union with the city may be altogether left put of the calcula tions of the people in coming to a determi nation. The broad question is—-Whether would the district be more efficiently and economically managed under a separate borough jurisdiction, or in conjunction with the city ? The Mayor having declared that hie object in placing his resolutions before the City Council was only to affirm the ! principle of embracing the suburban dis tricts, and had no reference to any com prehensive plan of annexation, the way is clear for any single district to act indepen dently of the others, untrammelled by auy action which they may take or fall to take, and free from any coercive measures on the part of the city. If, on the chief ground, the ratepayers of Karangahape district thiuk [t to their advantage to join the city, they may safely leave the equitable arrangement of details to the future; and if, on the con

trary, they are of opinion that their best interests point in tho direction of separato municipal government, they need fear no opposition io their action from the city authorities. The way being thus clear, the ratepayers Bhould have no hesitation in coming to a right decision of tho question, upon the statistical and other facts before them.

Egypt and the Powers.

Recent cablegrams throw light on the position of Egyptian afiairs,and do much to explain the crisis of two months ago, which waa either the result or tbe occasion of the Anglo-French note, which iv turn called forth the Sultan's protest and the identical note of the othor great Powers. It now ap pears that the deep interoit manifested by France and Britain in Egyptian.atfaird was not so much of a political as it was of a tiuancial kind ; and the question ot tho control of the Budget had its importance iv the connection wuich it baa with the pay ment of tho interest of .English and French bondholders. The result of tho agitation was to place in power tho JNational Party in Egypt, though these have for the time being waived their claim to the entiro control of the expenditure. Their leader, Aribi Bey, is ci edited, however, with revo lutionary ideas, which only await au oppor tunity for manifesting themselves ; and these ideas, it is feared, will take the shape of repudiating the national debt of tlie country, which is very gnat, and is mostly held in France and Britain. Alibi Buy is bucked by ihc army ; and somo authorities on Egyptian affairs ineliue to thiuk that tho lnlluouco of tits Purte, or atauyrate Turkish Court intrigue, ia at the root of the movement. If tlu aspirations of tho National Party were such aa the European mind would associate with tho name aisumed, tho British Govern ment especially would be loth to do auythiug to prcveut the execution of their alms. But to tho Egyptian populace the movement clearly means not only the ex cision of foreign interference in tho internal ati'airs of Egypt, but (as was shown by tho popular riots against Europeans) the aboli tion of tho Anglo-French supervision of tho fimuieej, with a kind of vague hopo of being able to elude ilie national obligations. The crisis was not,therefore, caused by any feat of iuternal diasensdou ami anarchy iv Egypt, for, so far as that wa9 concerned tho bold adventurer, Aribi Bey, had thn ball at his foot, whero it still lies. It was not a struggle for a wider measure of constitu tional fieedom, for such a movemout would have been certain to bo sym pathued in by the advanced Western I'owers ; but it was an attempt, marked by all tho cunning and duplicity of Eastern diplomacy, to retreat from engage ments solemnly entered into, and repudiate confessedly just obligitions. Tho Khedive and the Sultan cannot do otherwise than outwardly profess their recognition of treaty obligations, but probably neither of them would greatly deplore a national roup d'etat. This may happen any day, f»r it is evident that tlic Kgyptians are ready to rise at tho nod of Aribi Bey; but the prompt action of Britain and Franco ban cuecked the progress of tho National Party, or, more correctly, has warned tho intriguors who encnurago that Party for their own ends how the Western Powers will view such an emergency. An Anglo-French occupation of Etiypt ia tho last thing the Sultan desires; and his appeal to the other Powers, though it places tho destinies of Egypt iv tho hands of a wider tribunal, does not in auy way help on the cause of tho National Party, or further the immoral doctrine ot repudiation which is the mainspring of tho .National movement. The latest news regarding the cmbeadoment of tho Egyptian revenue by the Minister of Finance has no connection with tho political crisis; but it is signifi cant as showing the hopeless dialioßCsty and incapacity of Egyptian etlicials, and as indicating what would be the certain upjhot of the manacemeut of the finances passing entirely under their control.

BATTLE or Otamatka (illustrated), versa and proße, Falrburn's veraioa.—To-mor row'a Observer, SOA.HDAL in High Life. Spicy and raoy.—To-morrow's Observer. Romantic Elopement. Two runaway ! girls.—To-morrow's1 Observer. Christchukch Exhibition. Fine cop t rplate ongravlng.—To-morrow'a Observer.

Tho namo of the portion of Chapel-stroet between its intersections by Cuok and Wellesley-streeti has been changed hy the City Council to Lo.ver Vinccnt-ttteet,

The bricklayers of Auckland aio to hold a meeting to-morrow evning to consider important business in reference to the ap proaching Eight Hours Demonstuation.

Messrs Prime aud Clayton wore the pre siding Justices yesterday, with tho Kesi dent Magistrate, for tho granting of licenses under the .S iuigtiter-hou.se Act.

It is proposed to increase tho capital of tho Auckland Gas Company by the creation of 5,000 new shares of £o each. An ex traordinary meeting of tha shareholders with reference to tho above will be held on tho Ist May.

It is tbe intention of Mr Buckland to offer for sale to-morrow th« steeplechaser To Whetu, tho bay lilly Amazon, by Anteros, out of Revoke, with all engage ments, and Yatapa,

"Still Waters Run Deep" will ho pro duced by the Auckland Dramatic Society, instead of "Oar lioys," at Rcmuera on Thursday, the 20th inst. The performance will be for the benefit 0/ Mr Frank Pear son, tho late manager of the society, ao it it to be hopad his numerous friends will come forward ou the occasion, and give him a bumpor house.

The police require the owner for a hand, cart, found unattended in Queen-street,

Many Aucklanders will bo interested to hear news of Mounted-constable Bulleu who was foi a long time staioned in this district. After leaving Auckland, Mr tiullcu came into a legacy of £1,500, left the force, and is now settled at Wanganui.

The'yacht Aiteroid with Mr J.H. Burton, his two travelling frisnd?, and a number ot Auckland ladle* and gentlemen, went out for a pleasure cruise this afternoon. As the little vessol proceeded down the harbour she made very little headway, owing to tho prevalent light airs, No doubt the trip will prove na CDjoyable one.

At W, Dowden's sale of handsomely bound books to-day, the buyer of almost the entire lot was Mr Dampier, who means to give the public a cheap treat of litera ture,

By advertisement in another column a parade of tho Victoria Company is called for this evening.

A painful accident occurred on board the steamtr Wellington on her trip, from Tauianga, The chief cook was engaged chopping some meat, when the vessel guyc a lurch, and the chopper came down heavily on the thumb of his left hand, cauiinganasty gapiugwound. Fortunately, Dr. Wilson, a gentleman travelling from the Lakes to At kland, was on board, and he sewed the wuu<,it up neatly. The cut was rather deep, but tlid doctor does not think the bono is injured. Captain Far quhar desires us to thank the medical gentleman for his kindness in attending to the man's injuries.

It has been decided to take a poll of tha Karangahape ratepayers to decide whether that district shall be united with the city or f»rmed into a aoparate borougb. The ballot will be open during the same hours is at Ponsonby, viz, from noon to 8 p.m., but trie management of the voting will be undertakes by the Trustees, assisted by several other ratepayers appointed last night instead of by a returning officer. No date has been definitely fixed for the ballot, but it is more than probable that it will take place on or about Wednesday noxf, the feeling of the residents in the district being strongly in faronr of having the ques tion settled without further delay.

Tho programme of sports to be held at the Domain Cricket Ground on the 19th inst. in connection with the Eight Hours Demonstration, has been published. Thirteen events are provided for, including 120ydu, Maiden Kace, liarrel Eace, Ladies' Race, Old Men's Eace, Mile Handicap, Sack Race, Tug of War, etc. Mr Edward Leydon will officiate as starter, while Messrs Fo/der and £ Ilia will do the handi capping. The success that has hitherto attended the efforts of these gentlemen fn the making of handicaps is a sufficient guarantee that the several events will bo closely contested, Entries will be received up till 8 p.m. on Saturday evening, at the Working Men's Club.

The following is a list of the case 3 set down for hearing at the Civil Sessions of the Supreme Court, which commences on Mopday next:—Alfied Porter, John Chambers and J. Hardie v. Samuel Jagger, William Easdown and Matthew Hooper—action j;o recover damages (£400) for non-fulfilment of charter party; Andrew Nolan and S. Calloway v. William and Montgomery Davis—action to recover upon a contract, the main issue being whether sufficient had been paid for the work done; Joseph F. Buddla and Another v. R. C. Jordan. The matter in differenco Is £25, and the question for trial is whether that payment would be sufficient; W. S. Laurie v. A H. Nathan (special jury)—action to recover a sum claimed upon a sale of certain goods by tho defendants,

Alterations arc to bo mado at the One huuga reservoir, and it is also intended to lix a now pump. Tenders for the work are now invited by tho Borough Council.

1 Volunteer" writes :—" Is it true that the Volunteer Commission appointed at Wellington lias adjourned sine die, with out coming to any conclusion?

Constable Naughton brought in a uative tc-day, who had been committed for two months to Mount Eden for a series of petty larcenies at Ilelensville.

Great improvements are in progress at Roth's Working Men's Baths. Extra rooms have been added, with othor conveniences. A new boiler, 20 feet long and D in diameter, ii Deing fixed Iv the High-street side of the premises, which will bo connected with the baths, capablo of holding 1,000 gallons of hot water, so that an unlimited supply may continually bo in reservation.

Owners of dogs in the suburban districts are more easily dealt with thau those in the city. The municipal do» tax is 10* per annum, but in most of tho highway boards it is only us. Tho Lako Trustees have fixed the license fee at that sum, arid collars may now be obtained and registra tion effected at tho office of Mr D. Kobert son, liegistrar, Lake Takapuna.

Tho disputed open sailing boat raco be tweeu the Union, Pet, and Secret, was re sailed at Tauranga ou Monday. The at^rt was not a very briiliunt one, especially tor tho Secret, whnae rudder got foul of the buoy,delnying her for nearly a miuute. A good breczo was blowing from tho north eait. The race resulted iv an easy victory for the Union, with the Pet second. The Secvot gave up after rounding the buoy.

A social JSaster gathoring of tiiondswill be held this evening in the i-t. Sepulchre's school • room, Symouds - street, and pro mises to be of a very interesting char acter, A tea will be provided at C.30. A capital programme baa been prepmed for tlio occasion, consisting of songs, ulees, and music, by members of the choir. Bishop Cowic, Archdeacon Hales, and others will address the meeting. The proceeds will be £.iven to the Renovation Fund,

Mr P. Doran and his minati els intend to give a series of six entertainments ,iv the Albert Hall, commencing on Saturday even ing next with an entirely new programme, under the management of Mr Marshall. Tho llob^ou Bund has kindly consented to assist.

A sailing raco betweeu tho yachts City of Naples, Lizzie, ami Thames will pro bably take placo ou Saturday afternoon. The protest against the former boat having been sustained, Mondiiy'srace fills ttirouuh, us thouiles stipulate "three boats to com pete or no race," However, iho Kegattu Committee have decided to permit the three bouts to compete for tha prize on Saturday afternoon, tho raco to be sailed on the course chosen fur the regatta.

A meeting of mombers of tho Devonport Musical Society was held last evoning, there beiiiE about twenty persons prosont. It was resolved to get the Society into working order as speedily as possible A committee was appointed to secure a suit able building for use during tho winter months, and tho treasurer and secretaiy woro requested to receive subscriptions and receivo the names of tho.se persona desirous of joining the Society. Sub-committees were al»o appointed to attend to several minor matters.

The St. Sepulchre's Band of Hope meet ing was fairly attended last evening in the fcnool-room, Symonds-strcet. The chair was occupied by the Kcv. B, T. Dudley, who delivered an earnest addrc>s. Hold ings nud rccitatioua wero given by Mr Ewington, Mr Birley, and thu members of the society. Several new members were added to the roll, and the meetings will bo held on alternate TucuViy evenings.

Cab-drivers are complaining of the danger ous practice of leaving stacks of timber projecting out on to the roadway in Custom- Ikmsc-stroot West. Very frequently pieces ot scantling lie across tho road, or are stacked iv such a manner as to render it almost impossible to escape them at night. Tho carriagc-wny at tho spot iv question it very nairow, and as there is scarcely room for two vehicles to pass each otlior, the danger of such obstruction* ni we have relcrred to may very easily be imagined. Unless (he practice is discontinued, there is every prospect ot a serious accident draw ing nioro general attention to the imtter,

Tiie S f. Stephen's Presbyterian Church concoct, l'ousonby, will be held iv the dis trict hall to-morrow evening, conmicnciug at 7 o'clock. The programme is mo«t com mendable, and in twu parts, consisting of a number of pleasing songs, diioU, and rod tulions, by ladies and gentlemen of Auck land. Among the lad^r-singera, w« notice the James of Misses Barton, Ctilp<in,MacKay, Mercer, Morputn, Uwcn, Sampson, and Tait; also by Moers Culpan, Meuzies, McG'oskrie, and White. Kccitations will be rendered by Mr Harry, several chorusci by the choir, and addresses by Keva, li. F. Macuicol and 11. It. Dewsbury.

Speaking of the progress mado with tho Kawakawa railway, tho "Northern Lumi nary" says: "Wo learn that this month will wintl-nptho tunnel business in connec tion with the railway extension to Newport; Mr Junes Larkiu has stuck to the work ?iight aud day, with a view of getting through tho big hill, and h»s little over half a chain to couiplc'c. Everything progresses favoiirably,and a locomotive will run on the line as soon as tho tunnel U finished. But 2G loug piles are required to complete tho necessary length ot tho railway wharf, anil these are iti readiness at Hokiaugo, and only await the arrival of the vessel to bring them on to tho Bay. Owing to Bomo departmeulnl blunder we now learn that the wharf, when finished, will be at least 20 feet too low to enable shoots to bo erected, and decidedly too low for even crania to admit of loading the large steamers with anything like despatch."

TotheEditor: Sir,—Having returned from a visit to Cororrande) and its surroundings, I have heard many loud and deep complaints regarding a grievnnto which, in my humble opinion, needs redress, and that is that aomo provision should he made for tho bushmen who fell tho forest, enrich those already wealthy, and when accident happens to them they are treated as dog?, not human being?. Tho Accident Com pany is full up of bushmen's policies—no doctor, no care by the gentle heart of woman, and away from their friends, thoy arc left to die, One accident alone in proof A man named Edwards, in turning the screwjack lot it slip, and was injured in a vital part and died. Could the Uivern merit not out of their many squanderings appoint a doctor, whose du.y would be to attend gum-diggers, miner*, and bushmen who are the making of this province, I trust your able pen will oil attention to this great question.—Yours, &c, R. J. JfttLTUS.

The twenty-feet sailing race, which takea place at 2 o'clock on Saturday afternoon, is exciting considerable interest. It was decided by the Ponsonby Regatta Com mittee last night that the Madge should be allowed to compete, on tho ground that tho race had fallen through when tho Hattie May sank. Had no competing boat put out of her course to rescue the crew of tho i Hattio May, her accident would not have terminated tho race, but evidence was given before the committee that one boat did proceed to her assistance. The Leon, which did not come to the stat ting-post, and the Hattie May, ate, therefore, the only boati disqualified. Eight boats will compete, viz , the Madge, Observer, Imp, Empress, Fraud, Transit, Pastime, Eunice, Notwithstanding the result of Monday's rac-3, the Madge is tho favourite, but tho Observer, Imp, and i Trumit, are all strongly backed. Some people fancy the Empress, should, the weather be light.

The grand farewell benefit tendered to Miss Carrie Godfrey will take place at the Tbcatie Eoyal to-morrow (Friday) night, Apiil 14th. It is almost certain that there will be a bumper house, not ouly on ac count of the elitd who have signified their intention of being present, but owing to the esteem in which the beneliciaro is hold. It will be her first appearance since her late illness, and positively her last appear ance in Auckland, as she leaves for America by the out-going mail steamer. Great attractions are announced for tho night, viz., comic opera, comedy, and vocal and instrumental concert. Miss Godfrey will sing several introduced songs in the comedy, and in the concert, by par ticular request, and for the last time in Auckland, "Alas! those Chimes." Mr Angelo Forrest will play a grand piano forte solo, and as that gentleman is seldom heard'in public, this opportunity should not be missed by the music loving public. The champion cornet soloist of Australia, MrW.-A. Thompson, will perform one of the Great Levy's cornet solos, "The Favorite," and Mr Gordon Gooch will sing "The Desert," while other lady and gentleman amateurs will also take part. In addition to the above articles, the Comedy Company have kindly given their services, Tho programme is published in our amuse ment columns, and the public can judge for themselves as to the attractions set forth for this special occasion

Tho proicctod " Kvening with Scottish Poeta," with songg, duots, and ex planatory lecturo, will be held on Tuesday next in the Temperance Hall, jf articulars in it future issue.

The water police went oat in their boat this afternoon, to make search in the vicinity of the late fatal boat accident, with the object of recovering the body of Mr Chatlea JLee, who was thereby drowned. They had not returned up to a late hour this afternoon.

The following sums have been received for Mra Charles Lee :—Anonymous, £1; W. Swanion, £1. Three guineas have also been forwarded by Key. Walter Mc- Donald for Mrs McLaughlin, mother of the boy killed through the late cab accident.

The attention of shippers is drawn to an advertisement which appears elsewhere in our columns, stating that whaifago is charged at Ouehunya on both export and import goods. We understand that the wharfage is less on goods received by rail than from other sources

We would remind horse owners that ac ceptances for the Takapuna meeting on Saturday next are due at 10 p.m. this evening, at tho office oE MrW. Percival, or witli the secretary of the Club at the Flag- Htall" Hotel, Korth Shore, up to tho same hour.

The funeral of Richard Pearco, son of Mr I'carcp, left his father's residence at the Flagstaff Hotel at 2 o'clock this afternoon and arrived at the Queen-street Wharf at 2.30 p.m. Here a large number of carriages joiued the procession, which took its course to tho Symonds-street buriaL-gronnd, when the funeral rites were observed with the usual ceremony.

'I he Philharmonic Society will givo their fourth concert on Fiiday, tho 14th inst. Thoy have changed their prograrumo from a sacred oue to a very pleasing mixed one, iv which evory member will do his best to pleaso tho public. Itcertainly deserves the support of the musical community. Mi»a Giibble will nine a solo from Lucrazia Borgia, Messrs Boyle, Longuet, and Leudham will also come before the audience with solos.

Mr W. M. Davidson desires us to state that lie has received aa follows on behalf of Mrs Lee: -Collected by Mr Jackson, Duke-street, Newtou : From C. C. McMiU lav, Esq., Win. McArthur and Co., cheque for £2 23 ; Dr. Kenderdinc, £1 : total, £3 2s. Collected by W. M, Davidson, £10 9j, in sums varying from £2 to la. Mr David. son's list will be published when closed.

An inquest ia to bo held at the Lunatic asylum at 10 a.m. to-morrow, on tho body of a patient who died yesterday. Dr. (Joklsbro will act as coroner.

An interesting game of cricket took place in Mr Thomas Scott's paddock, Hobson ville on Easter Monday, between the Hob- Rouville C.C. and Visitors, and resulted in au ea»y victory for the latter by one innings and 6 runs to spare. For the Hobionville Mr Davis scored 50 runs, and for the visi tors Mctsrs Brighton and Forbroke 50 and ■^respectively. Tho teams were entertained at a sumptuous ropsnt at Mr T. Scott's, which concluded with a dance that waa kept up till the small hours.

The meeting convened by M. Rayer (French vigneron) for the purpose of forming a company to take over and develop tho vhwry that he has started at Mount Albert will be held this evening in the V.M C.A, building.

Mr Uwen Mahnu, tho popular drill In structor at the city schools, and captain of the Victoria Company of volunteers, mot with a severe accideut on Monday last, the results) ot which will iicommodo him for some time to come. It seeing that he waa wasjustapproiching the corner of Symonds- Btrcfct ami Kyber Pass road oa horseback, when Uio spring catt of Mr Grey, the cordial mauufacinrer, came round very sharply and cannoned right against him. Tho sudden shock threw him from his borne, and before he could riso he was trampled on, receiving acvaral bruises on tho light log, which have partly crippled him. Mr James Lonerjjan and hii brothers rendered prompt assistance. It is Mr Million's intention, we believe, to proceed njjainat the driver of the vebicle.

A valuable property kuown as the Glad stone township, situated at Nortlicoto, was put up by auction at Mr Arthur's Mart at noun to-day, '1 hero was a good attend ance, but bidding was uot xery lively. The following lots wero disposed of :— Lot I, 2r, fumting Great North Koad, £45 ; lot, 12, 2r 26p, corner of bladstono and Groat North Koad, £51 10* ; lot 13, lair, fronting Gladstone hoad, £66 ; lot, 16, la :?r, fronting Government Koad. £71; lot 17, 1j 3r, fronting CJovernmcnt Koad, £71 ; lot IS, la 3r 3p, fronting Gladstone and Government Koads, £51 ; lot 28, 3a lr 35p, fronting Gladstone Koad, £2C 15s per acre ; lot 29, 8a 3r, corner oi Gladstone and Great North Koad, £28 per acre. The other lots diet not reach the roxerve price, but are still open for purchase privately at Mr Arthur's mart.

The monotony of tho Karangaaape rate, payerii' meeting last night was relieved by an atrocious pun which might well hovu secured for its perpetrator an excellent

supply of ovgs in ninule instalment* had it been produced under moro favourable cir cumstuiiMH. It. had been decided to take a

poll of ratepayers to decide whether the district should be joined to the city or formed into a separate borough, and tbe meeting was engagod in nominating gentle men to act aa scrutineers, when a ratepayer rose, and prfiposed Mr Gray as one, remark ing at the same time that " ha was a barber, and was accustomed to going ovor the poll.'1 a n agonised yell burst from that portion of tho audience who were not Scotchmen, but their thirst for vengeance was appeased when they observed that the would-be pun ster was a well-known undertaker. Hib melancholy trame of mind was forgiven.

Tho Ponsonby Regatta Committee met at Mr Stanford's Club Hotel last evening to consider several matters in connection with the late regatta. A prates', entcicd against the City of Naples by the owner of the Thames, on the ground that the former did not enter at the proper time, was ontei taincd, it being decided, however, that if all purtics were agreed the race should bo sailed over on Saturday next. Owing to the c'jpsize of the Hattie May in the 20ft. sailing-boat race, the committee resolved to have the event tailed again on Saturday afternoon, excluding that beat aud also the Leon, which did not start on Regatta Day, The prize for tho greasy boom will be divided among the. competitors, as that event will not take place.

I A meeting of tho Eight Hours Demon | stration Committee was held last evening |at the Working Men's Club*. It was ! announced that the following had promised I prizes for the sports :—Mr Aley, Mr Ayrtg, Mcs«rs Holland and Fortzer, Mr Gillantler.", the Builders' Association, and Mr J. M. Dargaville. A letter was received from Mr 1 Halifax, agent for tho Australian pedes trians, offering to run and walk at tho Demonstration sports. The offer was accepted, as was also one from the Hobson Band to supply the music for the procession and ball. The Sports Committee reported that they had secured the use of the Domain cricket ground, and had instructed Messrs Tonka and Co. to dispose of the rights and privileges. The Ball Comuiitteo reported that all their arrangements were proceeding satisfactorily. The meeting then adjeurned till Saturday next,

A serious accident happened yesterday afternoon to Mr G.I). Kevin, butcher, of Newton Road, Ho was returning home from tho Whau in his trap, the other occu pants of which were Messrs Boylan and Luudon, . In the vicinty of tho Archhill Hotel the horse stumbled and fell on its head, precipitating the occupants of the vehicle to the ground. Mr Bevan, how ever, was the only one of the trio injured, his companions on regaining tho perpen dicular (indiug that he wa» much bruis.d and shaken. He was speedily conveyed to his residence, where medical assistance was procured, and his injuries attended to,

Latrrikinism in the city and suburbs is attaining alarniing proportions,and outrages against person and property ore of almost nightly occurrence. A case in point has , been related to us. Sovorsl evenings ago, two cabe left the wharf bound for Ponsonby, 1 each having several ladies and children inside. They were passing Gleeson's Hotel i in Custom-houße-Btreet West, when a crowd of larrikins congregated there greeted them with a volley of stones and pieces of clay. One large piece of scoria found its way into the foremost cab, but fortunately none of the passengers were injured. Home damage was done to the vehicles, but they escaped even more lightly than was anticipated. It is absolutely necessary that strong mea sures should be taken to repress the ten-' dency towards larrikinism exhibited' by Auckland youths.

THE INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION.

(BY TELEGRAPH.—OWN REPORTER )

CHRISTCHUKCH, this day. A marked improvement took place in the weather yesterday, and has been fully taken advantage of by the exhibitors toi complete their bays. Last night the Ex hibition showed signs of approaching a finished state, but I would strongly advise intending visitors from a distance to delay coming to Uhristchurch for at least a fortnight. By that time the Exhi bition will be in thorough workiug order. The local papers naturally seek to put the best complexion on matters. The "Star" ot last night says :—" A marked improvement is already perceptible in some of the courts, which on the opening day, were either nearly or entirely bare of exhibits. Several of the empty show cases hay« bean filled up with goods, and others will be ready in a day or two. Some bays, however, are still in all the confusion and uutidinesß of the sawdust and shavings period." Both the " Times " and " Press," by the meagrenosa of their reports yeßter day, virtually admit that they were prema ture in attempting exhaustive reports on the exhibits on the occasion of the opening. The " Telegraph" stated at the outset that it would suspend criticism until something like completion had been approached. This is also the view taken by the special correspondents of most of the New Zealaud and Austral ian papers represented, The residents of Christchurch.to whom time ia comparatively of little object, find the Exhibition a plea sant lounge, but those from a distance, who have only a certain time to spare, should postpone coming on till advised that all the exhibits have arrived and are in position. There is every prospect of prolonged fine weather after the present most UDpropitious spell has paised over. Tbe latter part of April and the whole of M»y are usually characterised in Christchurch by the mest enjoyable weather of the whole year.

SCINTILLATIONS.

"Bo brief, (or it Is wltn words aa with sunbeams; the more they are coodensed the deeper t.bey burn."— Southest.

Nearly a halt of the 34,274 newspapers and periodical! published throughout the world are printed in English. In Georgia, negroes pay taxes on between £1,000.000 and £1,500,000. In Louisiana they pay a tax upon £5,000,000. Tho wholesale value of oysters sold an nually in Boston is £190,000; in New York £550,000 ; and in Philadelphia, £550,000. Boston has 12,896 gas lamps, and 7,587 ef them were broken last year. San Fran cinco has 5,423 gas lumps, of which 5,000 ere lighted when the moon does not shine. A welcome soiroe to tho Key, H. Bull was held in the Qrshamstown Wesleyan Sunday-school-room last evening and was well attended, about 200 persons Bitting down to a capital tea. Mr J, Ballance has definitely decided to stand for Stanmore.

An Englith Grand Jury recommends that juvenile offenders be flogged publicly for such infractions of law as do not seem to wariant indictment.

January 21st was the anniversary of the death of Louie XVI., and masses were cele brated from seven to noon in the Chapelle Kxpiatoire, Paris. Tho London "Timei" asserts that the Salvation Army ought not to be allowed outside of its "barracks" without being treated as breakers of the public peace.

Adversity borrows "its sharpe.t sting from our impatience. —Bishop Home.. Having mourned your sin, for outward Eden lost.find paradise within.—Dry den, It is easier to suppress the first desire than to satisfy all that follow it.—Franklin.

Death expectctb thee everywhere: be wise, therefore, and expect death every where.— Quarl(B.

Yes, yon may find people ready enough to do the Samaritan without the oil and two pence.—Sydney Smith. At a ball recently given by Lady Strand broke in England, the room was decorated by an avenue of palm trcea which met at tho top.

One-fifth of the gold received at the Melbourne Mint comes from New Zealand.

There were only 780 aborigines in the Colony of Victoria last year-4CO male and 320 female.

Tha public debt of New Zealand is equal tc 7)1 years' revenue of the colony. The national debt of the United Kingdom in equal to 9£ years' revenne; while that of France, though £20,000,000 in excoss of the British debt, only amounts to CJ years' revenue.

What is the difference between an old tramp and a feather bed ? Then) is a ma terial diifcrence. One is hard up and tbe other is soft down.

Young Brown called a certain seminary where his sweetheart went to school " Ex perience," becauss he said experience was a dear school.

SPORTING.

THE SYDNEY GOLD CUP.

[rkoter's cablegrams.]

Sydney, April 12. AT to-daj'a meeting of the Australian Jockey Club, at Randwick, the race for the Sydney G»ld Cup was run. Tbe fol lowing was the result: —

Tna Sydhet Ctr.— A handicap sweep st«ket of 20 soys each, with 500 soys added : second horeo to receive 50 soys, and third horse 20 soys from the prize. Two miles. Mr J. Lloyd's br c Cunnamulla, 3yrs., 6st ... 1 Mr B. DeMestro'a br c Sweet William, 3yr», Gat 2 Mr J. Abraham's b or br g Rainbow, Gyrs., Gat 3 Nineteen horses started, and Cunnamulla won by half-a-length. Time, 3 inins 30 4-10 sees.

TAKAPUNA JOCKEY CLUB RACES.

The following weights were declared last night by Mr William Porcival :— DSVONPORT HANDICAP. at lb. st lb. Tim WhliHer .. 8 8 N. orM. 7 0 Angler _ ..8 3 Yatapa .. _ 7 v Larry .. ..8 0 Nigger _ .. 012 K«nllworth .. 712 Gllderoy .. .. 810 Luokponny ..7 8 BU«k Bonny .. 6 0 Lone Hand ..7 5 Blae Peter ..6 0 HANDICAP HURDLES. St. lb: s\ lb. Angler _ .. 11 7 Chanticleer .. 10 0 Harkaway .. 11 0 NoiM .. .. 10 0 Te Whom .. 10 12 Akeako .. . 9 7 Catoh'em .. 10 i Ralcau .. .. fl 7 BTKIKPLKOHA3K. St. lb gt. lb. TeWhatu .. 11 7 Cutoh'em .. 10 3 Sportsman .. 11 6 Chanticleer „10 0 Harkiway „10 5 Daydawn .. 10 0 Rakau .. .. 10 i Newmarket .. 10 0 KERRY COMPANY'B HANDICAP. St. lb. ' at. lb. Larry .. ..8 8 LittloNolly ..6 8 Kenilworth ..8 4 Glenfern _ ..6 6 NorM .. _ 7 8 Blink Bonny ..6 0 Nigger .. .. 6ia

PAPAKURA ANNUAL RACES.

The following entries were received las! night by Mr AY. Perciyal : -

Hurdue*. - AJteake, Ch«nt!oleer. Rafeau. Catch em, N or M,- Hants way, Te Whetu: Gror Momus, Angler.

Papakura Cop.-Dowdrop, Snukar, Lara, My Dream, N or M, Larry, Slandor fitly. Luok penny, ■ >

MINING NEWS.

Old Caledonian.— The battery will probably start this evening. 1 omitted to state in my last the starting of a crosscut, «o. 1 Jbvel from No. 1 roef, to intersect No. 2 reef, which is in fodtwall of No. 1. This cross-cut is now in 10ft, and we may expect No. 2at any time. It is quite possible we may get some gold in No. 2 reef, as it will be opposite where we have T>een setting our gold lately. The crushing is every thing which conld be desired.—T. B. HIOKS, April 12th;

SoutheunCboss.—Since my last report the necessary repairs have been done at the 400 ft. lovel to get to the reef, and a fair start has been' made to drive on it seaward. There is about a foot of good looking quartz on the bottom part of the reef. The other portion is mullocky, but has a very kindly appearance,' with mineral viens running through it.-Jas. Coutts; April 12i' Thames Deep Level Tribute.—a commencement was made to sink on No. 1 and 2 winzes, bat I had to stop as the water has not sufficiently abated at the places where the winze is going down to allow us to sink yet. The water, howaver, is going down 3 Inches per day. The water in the shaft is down 43ft for the last three days. I was led to believe it would be taken down to the SOOf t level in three days, but I think it will take three weeks yet. The pump is "working satisfactorily.

CABLEGRAMS.

[RETJTEB'S TELEGRAMS.]

BERLIN, April 11,

RUSSIA AND GERMANY.

The appointment of M. de Giers as Rus sian Minister for Foreign Affairs is the cause of much rejoicing. The policy of M. de Giers.it is conlidently expected,will tend to the establishment of greater harmony in the diplomatic relations of Germany and Russia than exists at the present time.

AUSTRIA AND RUSSIA,

VIENNA, April 11.

Great satisfaction is expressed at the announcement that Prince Gortschakoff re tires from active political life, and is sue* ceeded by M. de Giers,

THE QUEEN'S HEALTH IMPROVED.

LONDON, April 12

The health of tbe Queen has much im proved since her arrival at Mentone, and Her Majesty will return to England at an early date.

THE RIOTS IN SPAIN.

MADRID, April 12,

The state of siege which was declared in the province of Catalonia on the 31st ult, on account of taxation riot?, has now been raised.

REPORTED LOSS OF A FRIGATE.

HONGKONG, April 12,

A rumonr is current here to-day that the United States screw-frigate Richmond, 14 guns, has been totally lost, with her crew of COO ofjicers and men. The report, how ever, requires confirmation.

MARKET NEWS,

LONDON, April 11,

Consols advanced to] lOlf; New Zealand securities are unchanged at toe following quotations :-5 per cent 10-40 loan, 104 ; 5 per cent 1879 loan, 104£ ; 4i per cent 1879-1904 loan, 103. Grain market is quiet. Adelaide wheat, ex warehouse, re mains at 545; Now Zealand ditto at 51s ; Adelaide flour, ex warehouse, 37s 6d; Australian tallow, firm at 42s for best beef, and 45s for best mutton.

RETIREMENT OF SIR W. F. D,

JERVOIS.

The "Gazette" announce^ that Major- General Sir W. F. D. Jervois, Governor oi South Australia, retires from active mill tary service with the pay of a Lieutenant' General,

PRINCE LEOPOLD'S HEALTH. LONDON, April 11,

The health of Prince Leopold U improv ing. The marriage of lI.R. U. with, the Pfinoess Helena of Waldeck Pyrmont will take place on the 27th inst.

HOMEWARD SUEZ MAILS. LONDON, April 11

The homeward mails via Suez and Bria disi, which left Melbourne on March 2nd, were delivered to-day.

AUSTRALIAN.

MELBOURNE, this day,

The appointments of Metars Watson and Green to the Department of Railways and Roads was announced in last night's " Gazette."

TKAMWAY ACCIDENT.

SYDNEY, April 12.

A school girl was run over by a tram-car to-day in Jilizabeth-atreet, and killed.

MISSING SHIP GIVEtf UP.

Nothing has been heard of the missing ship Min-y-don, and all hopes are now abandoned.

GRAIN MARKETS,

MELBOURNE, April 12.

Malting barley is unchanged at 4s 4d to 4s Cd. The market is quiet. Wheat for shipping is decidedly firmer at Gi 7d. New Zealand feeding oats have advanced to 3s lOd t» 4a. Milling are 4s Id to 4i 6'd. The market is very firm.

RESIDENT MAGISTRATE'S COURT- This day.

(Before J. IS. Macdonald, Esq., R.M.)

JODOMBNTS FOR PLAINTIFF?.

C. Williamson v. M. Stodart, £6, promissory note, coßtd £118< (Mr I'boroe for pUintlff; Jobs Jenkins v. W. HT. Hewlett, £9 12j 8d otsts. —Mr Keetley for plaintiff, Bald the amount ought to have included in terest, wtiioh defendant bad promised to pa', according to annouscemont on .plaintiff's bill head.— His Worship rukd that be could not legallr charge (or interest, coats £3 la; Adam i Laybouruo v. Thos. Calaweil, £3 1U BJ, costs «1 13% (*r S. He-keth confessed judgment, Mr Thome for pUin*,!(Ti; H. C. Posieneskie v. E. 8. VV'ol'e £5 Klj, balance for clothlnjr. coats £1 18s MrOooperforp!alntlfl)iO.Ci Floming v.P.Kay, claim £t Bs. kOocs, cons 13b ; H»rj»B and Co. v. Newall ana Co., claim £7 lis, costs £1 183: Harjes and Co. v. R. J. Olover, £15 18, dis honoured cheqnp, coats £2 <>3 (WrGeoruefor plaintiff); F. A. Wright v. Robert Lowe. £1 17s 6d, medical services, cost; 13a; H. L. Pogteaeekie T. M. 9. Stodart, £19 2s. balance of tailor's bill, coats ££ So (Mr T. Cooper for plaintiff); k.dward Lewis V. Jas. Kobinson. £5 2s Gd. costs £117s iMr T. Cooper f«rplaintlffi; Carder and Co. v. J. Pooler, £13 3% coitj £1 Si (Mr Thoroe for plaintiff, and Mr A. K. Whltiker for defend ant); Robert Kelly v, J. J. Wright £10, oirpet stipperr, costs 12«; Cartwtight and Co. v. Peter Ear, £M 0a 3d, coats £15s. JCDOMBST BDMMONS CiSIS, R. Lalsaley v, C. K. Johnson: Claim £21 ISs 2d.—Mr Lalshley said the defendant was in the fark Hotel, and seemingly in a Rood way of business, bat he had failed lc his promised instalments.—Defendant cuM he was only in the hotel at the representative of a city firm, in the oapicity of a servant, on regular weekly wages of £2. and really he was not in a position to pay.—Mr Lalshley said he would like to examine defendant as to his manns.— Defendant then stated that he left the hotel on Satardiy, and was now out of employment. He was desirous of paying Mr Lalshloj'a claim B3 noon as posslblo. -• Adjourned for two months. ADJOUBNBD CASKS. Flewollyn v. Spaakman, £23 5a 6d; Fisher and Co.v. Knnnedy. £9 !■ Id; J. Mollally v. J. Somer fleld, £17 ss; 0. N ixon v. J. W. WaUer, *7 IBs; J. Pcnalllgan v. J. Doßherty, £2 3s lid: *. Bugdf n v. F. Crombie, £141633 d-, Somorfleld v. Brown; £7 19a Id; B. K«w v. C. Williamson. £11 3s; Mary Ruasell v. William Scott, £917> 61; John Kins; v. V. Dyer, £1 to: X S. Allan v. J. Stickle?) £15 ids; Bank of Australasia v. Thomas Kelly, £31 15b 6d; aendigo O.M. Company v. John Bloom, £9 7s: Tbomis Martin v. R. F Karmor, «IO15»; H. Brett V". J. H. L-.-_'-:t, £3t 16s; Jam«a Pennalliaen v. Jamoi Uoherty, £2 3s Ud. Mayor arid Council v J. MoComlsh, claim £1 11s (root of ootUge).— Mr Cotter for plaintiffs— Defendant was unrepresented.—Mr Brodie de posed that the claim! was for rent, oC which he I was collector snder the City Council. Defend ant had paid two instalments, but had not paid the balance of £1 Us.- Judgment for plaintiff*, with oo ts.

Laing v. Lonolr; claim. £13 10a. Mr A. X, Whitaker for plaintiff. Mr Kdw. Coooer for defendant.—Mitchell Laing deposed that ha I was a draler in rails, shingles, etc. at Waiko mltl; that lie supplied to defendant's order 300 rails sod 100 po«t», awarding to agreement. The defendant (Mr J. B. Lenoir) accepted the supply, and then complained that they were ''no good."—Mr Cooptr objected to plaintiff's bill of particulars, which were not definite, the kind of wood was not stited; he called dofondant, but hedidnot putinanappearan*e, itr * dward Cooper Informed the Court that he declined to appear in defendant's absonce.as be had not been properly instructed,—John Smitb, William Lockwood. and John ConCoD, were prepared til support plaintiff's claim, but as defendant was not in court, judgment (or the full amount was given for plaintiff, costs &l 0a 2d.

This was all the business,

POLICE COURT.-This day.

(Before J. K. Maodonald, Esq., P.M.)

DiiUNKSNNnss. — David Cleary and Simon Twamley were flnod S3 eaoh. and Ellen McLean and Wm. tileeson 10s, the latter being Eeoond offonoea.

Gold FiNCBES.-Edward and Charles Wil son, brothers, were brought up on a charge of stealing a pair of gold fllichcs, brass wirn cages, and 401b3 o( bananssi value Hi 10a Bd. the property of Win. A, Smith, of Ponsonbjr, on the 6th lost. The boys pleaded guilty, but promised navor to thievo again.—His Worship gave the bays somo good advic], and as they had been looked up since their arrest, al'otved them their liberty.

TiOKKTLirss.—William Welsh was oharged with a brasoh of the Shipping Aot, 18)7, by travelling, without having paid the neoesgnry fare, on the steamship Penguin, from New Plymouth to Onehunga, on the Srd inst — Tnia case had been remanded for the purpose of giving prisoner an opportunity of paying his fare.—His Worship said prisoner must pay or ro to prison.—Prisoner said he had property at Taranaki, and if the case was remanded for a few days longer, he might be In a position to pay.—Remanded for, eight dais. This was all tho business.

KARANGAHAPE DISTRICT.

FOTUBK LOCAL GOVERNMENT,

AN adjourned meeting of ratepayer* of the Karangahape HigHway JUistrict wag held last evening, in the Primitive Methodist School-room, Upper Pitt-street, to decide whether the district should he united with th» city, or formed iuto a separata borough. Mr Bevin, the Chairman of Trustees, was unable to be present, owing to a serioua accident which had befallen him, and Mr K. Stevenson was, therefore called upon to preside, There were about 60 ratepayers present.

The Chairman read the advertisement * convening tbe meeting, and then called upon the committee for their report. Mr Garrett read the report of the com mittee appointed at tbe last meeting, rt regretted that Mr Cherry would not act They interviewed the Mayor on th« 3rd instant, and were courteously received That gentleman said he had tabled a motion in the Council respecting the exten sioa of the city boundaries, not with, the idea of any definite action being taken by the Council, but simply to affirm it as a I principle. He believed it would be ad vantageous to both sides it the suburban diitricts became annexed to the city. The report then gave an extract from Mt Boardruan'» report read at the Ponsonbv meeting, giving information regarding the revenue and expenditure of tha City Council. In answer to the question whether Mr Boardman's statements were correct, His Worship said he believed to the best of his knowledge, they were. The report proceeded:—" In reply to another question, His Worship said' that Mr Cherry's statement made at the last meeting, that £3,049 was the total amount of city rate*, exclusive of water rates, with an expenditure of £1,700 for the half-year, wai only an ex parte statement, and calculated to mislead thoie not conver sant with the finance of the city, inasmuch as he had omitted several important items of revenue, viz., public licenses, £5000 ---auctioneers' licenses, £2000; endowments' &c, £7000. Tbig would materially alter tbe aspect of affairs as presented by Mr Cherry, who only mentioned two of the many sources of income. The total amount' of loan is £250,000. Of this. £125,000 has been expended upon the waterworks £3s,ooo to Improvement Commissioners '• £70,000 drainage and public works' £20,000 at a fixed deposit in bauk for the erectinn'of a Town Hall and Free Library. £15,000 intereit has to be paid by the city upon this loan. Glancing at the income of the city, we are informed that the revenue consists of:—To Improvement property, £2,500; endowments, licenses, See.;'. £10,000; watei works revenue, £3,200; half., yearly rates, £12,000; other sources, £8,500; a balance-sheet to 31st March showing the above, with fuller particnlars, will be laid before the public in a few days." The re port referred to the leases which w«uld fall in next year, and then proceeded: "In answer to the question, "would the dis trict be taken in with all roads dedicated to public, whether In an unfinished state or in a state of nature ?" His Worship said that was a knotty question, and ho would take the solicitor's opinion upon it. Your deputation then asked "if the district decided in favour of the city, would Karangabape be formed into a separate ward!" He replied in the negative, as it would hardly be reasonable that a population of 3509 should exercise voting power equal to wards having five or six thousand, as for instance.: Auckland North, 5479; Auckland South, 6021; Auckland East, 5106; and Ponaonby, stated to ba 4000. He would suggest, as Qrafton Koad, numbering 1400, was ripe for joining the city we should make overtures to them by couj unction, bringing ourselves more canal with other wards. In tbe abrence of any communication from Arch Hill, we will now allude to the question of being formed into a borongh. There second to exist a strange anomaly, for while the Mayor says we are too small to become a ward of the city, we are yet, according to the Municipal Act, large enough to form a separate borough, the Act providing that the minimum population be 2,500. The report concluded by detailing the advantages of being formed into a borongh, the principal amongst these being; the power of collecting and expending their own revenue. On the other hand, there tpmld be a chance of- the works being sub jflct too much to local influence, while they would have to pay the expenses of a separate staff of officials, and that the questions of drainage and water workt would be still unsettled. The report was signed by Messrs Garrett, Wilkes, Warren, I and Stevenson.

At this stage, Mr Garrett read a clause from'the Act, which iihewed that any dis trict, with not lens than 2,500 resident householders could form itself into a borough.

Mr Cherry quoted figures for the half year tndeil twelve months ago, to show that the City Council expenses for salaries amounted to £1,700 odd, and the rates to £8,000 odd.

Mrßipley pointed out that Mr Cherry made no mention of all the other rates, such as water rates, endowments, and licenses, which were collected by the officers whose salaries were included in the total.

Several ratepayers objected to Mr Cherry picking one small items from the total, and endeavouring to mislead them.

Mr Warren said the £1,700 covered the uollection of all the rates, &c. The Chairman said that from the ac counts it would be seen that the total revenue of the city was £28,000, and the office expenses £3,500. MrWilkes was quite certain that tha population of Karangahape was now quite as large as that of Pomonby. The Mayor teld the deputation when they interviewed him, that he had been through the district, and wa« math pleased with its buiincss ap. pearance, and in fact, considered that it ; would soon be a second Queen-street. • Mr Staines thought Mr Cherry had given a very one-sided statement. He had only taken the total receipts fr»rn the 9d rate, when getting the proportion paid for office expenses. It would be a great advantage to them to join the city, ' Mr Warren objected to being conueoted\' with Grafton Road in joining the city, but V if they did not go with Grafton they could not form a ward. It would bs better for them to go into the cil'y with A'rqh Mill and Newion than' with Grafton, because their intents were more centred in those districts than in Grafton.

Mr Garrett said the feeling was strongly against joining with Grafton to form a ward. He suggested that there should be a re-distribution of wards, or that they should, take in Arch Hill. '

Mr Sturteyant strongly advocated union with the city. He agreed with the laat speaker.

A ratepayer asked in the event of joining • the city, and drainage works being carried out in the district, would the city become responsible for loan, or would it be charged* to Karangahape. Mr Cherry said he believed it would be s Charged to the district. g

Air Warren said the Mayor informed him that the district would have to pay the" interest for all loans on special works, nuch as water or drainage. ' , ' : On the motion of the Rev. P. Mason, seconded by Mr Colebrook, the repot* wa« adopted, and the thanks of th« meeting ac corded to the committee, '

Mr Mason considered that two hours had been wasted in useless talk. He wai quite willtng either to join the city or go into a birbugh, biit objected to the question being decided again and again by a small knot of people who monopolised the-tithe of the meeting by frequent speeches. ' He moved that a poll of tho ratepayers be taken oa the question whether Karangahape shall be joined to the' city or formed into a bordugh. ' ' ■■"..■

Mr Cherry seconded the resolution. Mr Garrett thought they would safe ex pense by omitting the poll, and simply, : placing petiiiohs on each side of tne ques tion for signature at the principal points, in the district. ' He moved to that effect. Mr McGinn seconded. ; • • j '1 he motion for the poll was carried by a small majority,' ■ Messrs Cherry, Burns, Garrett, and btaines, were appointed a committee to arrange for the poll. The meeting concluded with a vote ot thanks to tho chairman.

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR. THURSDAY. APRIL 13.



TUST RECEIVED Bx Crownthotpo and Arabella, and Kate AniTals, i " LAKOK BIHPMBNT3 OF BBUSSILS AND TAPESTRY (^ABPKTS, ■ . (AtS NEW PATTEBMS), A Splendid Assortment of French and Bngilah CRETONNES. JDAOB AND NET CURTAINS In Gceat Variety. IIJBASB AND IBOH BEDSTEADS AND COTS. IRON VKNBTIAN BLINDS (all colours), . | VBRANDAH BLINDS. PERAMBULATORS. ifUENMURE of every aeaorlptlon in stoofc and made to order. IMSPBCTIOH INVITBDi TyiNKS AND jEJALL, WHOMSAiK AND BETAIIj OABINKTMAKKHS AND UPHOLSTERERS, AND OAEPKT WARKHOUSKMBN, SHORTLAND-BTRBaT. BBDWAKD'S COAUHEB XO TUB . aOLDFOiIiD.-TIMK-TABLB, ließTisg Hamilton tor To Aroha every To«r -o*7, Thursday and BatarOay. Leaving Te Axoha for Hamilton on Monday Wednesday, and Friday. ™* Oarrteßes provided to OxOex. B. EDWARDS Uv*rt »nd Bait Stables. Ha tulltou M.



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Seeds i Sebds i Seeds i WT TTURST g. pO. . J. XXUB3T X V>o. Have Jubt Landbd their -NKW SEASON'S OLOVKKB, whloh are of Very Superior Quality. White Glover. Knttfish and Dntch Ked Clover. English and Amotlcan Cowgrass, Kngtiah and American Alayko, Timothy, Trefoil, Rapa Lucerno, Linseed, &o. &0., &c. Having pnrobaeed prior to the rl;e, enables , them to offer the above at wholesale rates, Inspection Invited. Also, Poverty Bar Rye Brass, machine dressed a splendid sample Southern Bye Grass, Italian Rye Grass Cocksfoot, trairlo Grass, Poa Proecensla And all other hinds of Agricultural and Garden Seeds. bonbdust! bonedust At the City Conncil'a desire, we have deter mined to dear ont our present stock, and In order to do so quickly, we have reduced the prices for cash. Onr quotations are from 60 to £3 according to quantity find quality. In Stock: Bell's Celebrated i inch and Bonefloor; Sydney 2 Star and 3 Star Bonednst and Boneflonr; and a limited quantity of Bop pet'a local manufacture. We have also for Sale: 2 New Robey's 6 nod 8 h.p. Engines and Thrashers Coulter's Drills Kearsley'a Combined Reaper and Mower Corneas' Patent H.P, Chaff-cutter Also, Corbett & Peel's manufacture Double-furrow Ploughs, well worth inspection Single furrow Ploughs, Horse Hoes Cultivators, Boilers and Clod-ormhers Winnoweru, Cheese Presses Cheeeemakers, Chaff-cutters (small) &0., &a, tea. Also, Feed and Seed Oats, Maize, Barley,. Floor. sharps, Oatmeal, Chaff, Bran, Fowl * Wheat, So., Sea,, &o. Prime Samples of Picked Table Potatoes O U A N 0. Peruvian, OhlendorfTs, Dissolved Peruvian' Maldon Island, Huon Island, and other Che mical Manures. W. J. BF RBX & C o ' 101, QUHKN-STRKBT, ! Anobland. SMITH AND ARNOLD, AROHITECKI. OLD CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS. WANTED.— Have yon seen the Silver Bracelets at 8s? Bight Shilllnsra oaoh! Good£enulne Silver 1 Ma bought me a Pair— anch nucks—at F. H. LKWISSON'B, Jbwelikb. Opposite the Union Bank, Queen-street. ■y^T E HAVE OPENED SKVfCRAL OABEB OV . MANTLES, iNcumma REAL SEALSKIN JACKETS, BROCADED SATIN DOLMANS, WATERPROOF MANSIiKS IN SPHH NEWEST BSHAPK?.



Special Advertisements. -j aj A j -iJ *j WV ** -\J .•>■> *-" - J *-•• "J ** ■£ £ £ iZy %* p-t r~< "*< <"* ""■* 00000000000000000000000000 A UTUMN. 1882 WINTER. 50 cases 50 The Orst portion of the NEW GOODB for this cVJnn urn now on view, amongst which aro fomoJfAQ^rewENT Links ok- BOYS' AND YOUTHS' CHEAP SUITS. Parents amd Guardians will find It advan tageous to make an Kabxy Seijcotion. The STOCK of MEN'S CLOTHING Is glmmy superb, and the Variety ov HATS, HoSffißV, SHIMS, BLANKETS, FLAN NELS, &c, second to nono in New Zealand. Auckland Branch: QUEEN-STREET, Opposite Thcatro Royal; ' And at Albbbt-stkeet, Thames. J. FITZSIMONS, Manager, QaQQBOQOOQOQOnppgQQnOgCQQQ 34 3 <'<!■-' -t ■«!<< < < <«;< <J ■s "s ** *1 "h *< *5 "*I ■*! pHHHHhHE:!SSSSBE-<E-iH^^E-iEHEHcHBr<S-iri The truo co-operative priuciplo of doing business is to buy cheap for ca»h aad aeU oheap for cash: this, combined with a very low rent and email expenwn, enables both the working man and the oountry smtlertoraako his money an further at Wm, H. Smith's Cheap Drapory Warehouse than any other houso in Auokland. Note thoaddresi: Cornor ot Upper Queon and AUxaodra streets, opposite Army and Navy Hotol Bee Wan tod oolnmn.-t Abvt ] Woutfa Akomatio Schiedam schnapps, to Induce the destruction and provent the im proper use of their wrappers and labels, and thus further protoct th« Publig against fraud and deception, have enclosed In tho wrappers, or under the labal on tho quart bottlos, since Ist Ootobor, 1878, and continue to encloio in evkuy DAX'B PACKING THItOUOHOUT THB YBAII T II X X X £1 ORDERS, whioh are drawn upon tho undorsiemed, and which will bo oaahed by thorn on presentation. To sacure these Gifts, tie Public must be oareful to aak for, and acoopt nothing but, tho Ginuink Udolpho Woutk a Soiinappb, with our name upon the top label, M. Mosa & Co.. Wynyard Lane, Sydney.



Sinqkr and Howe Machimbs at D. S. Chambshs'.-iAiIvM Hickson's "G.N.L.A, Fstate and Busi ness Gazette and LanS Buyers' Guide " for April contains 21 pages of information useful to every settler and business man, inoludlng a large amount of iuterestingreadlngmatter. A speci men number Bent gratis on receipt of address,— T. W. Hiokson. G.N.L.A., Auokland.-(Advt). The local option poll for the Forirua i licensing district has resulted in favour of an increase of all descriptions of licenses except bottle licenses, < Very few votes were recorded, and in no case did the majority exceed two. Sir Philip Francis used to say that if the Atlantic Ocean were claret he would drink his way to America.' Sir Philip was often halt-Seas over. ' * ' : Student (not very clear as to his lesson) •'That's what the author says anv«vay.'< Professor: "I don't want"the autnor; I want yon ! " Student (despairingly) : " Well you've got me,"



Young ladies and gentlemen abont to 1 rtoa» ri'^°. nßeki?, opinß wm ba relieved of a great YnnpL'Tl"? ,br, callln >* on th<» undersigned, £™i»h? aacer'aln In » tew minutes the coat ol FjnislilDg a three, four. five, or six roomed hS?™\, ° only c,anyonformaoorreotestimate, oat yon can see all th& goods ready for deliver? at the various prices. Garllok and CranweU fht v ' targe v Btook ol oarpets and bedsteads uuurany other house In Auckland; also U» greatest variety of household furniture, most of it manufactured by their owri' workmen. Five per oent. discount allowed for cash at time o purchase. New-comers are invited to stroll through the City-Hall Aroade, and .satisfy themselves by an inspection of the stock of tho good value we offer, and the readiness we are enabled to execute orders entrusted to our oare. Advt ) Cranwell, Oltj- Hall Awade,-