SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

~...u «r.™_.u I Thia Evening, 8.39 HIGH WATER j- To . morro ~ Morning. 8.50 SDNSBT.-Thla Evening, 6 23 BUNRIBE.-To-morrow Morning. 6.35 MOON'S AGE,—_flrst quarter, 25th, 6,35 a.m.

ARRIVALS. TO-DAY.

Glenelg, a.a., Stephenson, from Tauranga Fing-1. B*, Norrie, from Mercury Bay Bore-lis, brigantine, MoKenzle, from Savage bland

DEPARTURES. LAST EVENING.

Coronet, schooner. Hay ward, for Barotonga Three Cheers, achooner, Matthewa, for Levuka

IMPORTS.

Per Queen, from Rarotonga-6 tons pearl ehell, 11 b-lea ootton, 8.000 oranges.

EXPORTS.

Per Coronet, tor Lev_ka-66,0C0 feet dro.Bed timber.

I .wards Coastwise.— -Oralis, from Whan garei. with 13 tons ooul; Halt Caste, from Tairua, with 23 tons firewood.

Outward- COASrwiss.-Coralle, for Mer* oury Bay ; Halt Caste, for Talma; Totara, for .Port Charles.

The Bohooner Quaen, at low water to day, oanted over towards ths Queen-Btreet Wharf, alcngaldo ot which she waa lying, and carried awavhor jlbboom. through coming, in contact with one of the piles.

The aa. Taiaroa will leave for Levuka and Suva, via Ruasoll, at 5 p.m. to-morrow.

The s.s. Rotorua may be expected to arrive ( out Sydney early to-morrow morning. Sbe ia advertised to proceed South A.'. 10 a ra.

Ihe sohooner Sybil left Tahiti for Yokohama (Japan) on Maroh23, with Mr L. D. Nathan on hoard. She will return to Auokland with a cargo of Eastern produce.

The brigantine Darcy Pratt, bound for Auok land, was tpokea by tbe ss. fingal off Port Charles yesterday afternoon, and may therefore no expected early.

Thea.s. -tail-, bound for Tauranga, was bar . iund at Opotiki yesterday morning.

The as. Fingal arrived from Mercury Bay al i aim, to-day, with 61 Backs gum, a quantity ol sundries, and seven paasengors.

The b.s. Glenelg arrived from Tauranga at 7,10 a.m. '.to-day. Passengers—Mr and Mra Davis. Mr and Mra Hamilton, Miss Kenny, Miss Nellson, Mrs Weston, Meaara Harrison, Muir, HiU, Beaton, Corey, Wilson, Whitehead Howard, Wadhaui, J. O. Browne, Gord, Bams ten, Malken, Home- Cnrgo-30 pockets wool, 1 horse, 2 tone sundries.

When at Savage Island, on April Bth, Mr Byaantaon, ot the brigantine Borealis, learned from the natives that the barque D'Elmlra, bound thence to Maiden Island for guano, ex perienced some very rough weather, and put back with the loss ot her fore and main top masts. She left for Anckland on Ap-ll 7th, the captain intending to effect repairs at thia port-

The sohooner Pirate was Bpoken by the Borealla at Rakahanga on March 2nd. Captain Trayte said ho waa bound for Auokland via Penrhyn.

Tbo brigantine Bore-Its arrived from Savage Island early this morning. Mr J. a. Bysantson, mate, furnishes na with tbe following report :— Left Anokland January 19th. and had light easterly winds and line weather until January 31. Encountered a hurricane on February lei and a atrong gale from N.K. to W.N. W. con tinued for three days. Thence light northerly winds till arrival at Savago Island, on February 18. After that exoerlenoed strong N.*.. winds •ad squally weather with rain, until arrival at Rakanga. on Marob 2nd. Returned to Savage Island on April 8 fa. Left for Anokland on April 9th, wilh fresh S. K. breeze. Light and variable winds to tbe 17th ; then strong N.F. wind and thick weather till ai rival off the coast on the 19th. Strong S.*~*. wind down the Onlf, arriving as above. Passengers:—Messrs ->: Oiloert, Hudaon, and Winklemann. The Borealis cornea here ln ballast.

Captain Gorroway haa furnished ua with the following report oi* the round trip of the schooner Qaeec, the arrival ot whioh vessel wb announced last evening:- Left Anokland on the afternoon of September __hd. for a crulae among the South Sea Islands, with moderate wind, and fine weather, which lasted until October 2n4. The wind then veered to S.E. and continued thua until arrival at the Jaland oi M-ngala, on the 7th. Crnlssd about among the H-rs-ey -roup until the end of Nov,and left Karotonga for Tahiti on December Ith, arriving llaaya later. Left for tha ShoU Islands on the 1--J-, reaching Penrhyn on the 2-it_. Sailed fo- Christmaa Island on January Stb. Encountered light bead winds and strong westerly current, and bad to run to Washington Island for water, arriving at Ohrlatmaa Island after a long and tedious passage of 29 days. Remained there 16 dare, daring which time ._ tons of shell was got Through a heavy weßierly swell rolling In had to leave forPenryhn on Feb. JOth. arriving on the 27th. Landed divers snd left for tbe Harvey Group Maroh 2 On 19th, when 10 miles from Rarotonga. had N.B. gale, and tho vessel was blown a conai-orable distance off ihe land. "Blew inner Jib and foresail away. On the 23rd wind moderated and veered to S.E. with fine weather; arrived at p_.iot_.nsa on iha 21th Lett for Auokland on 30th, experienced linht winds and oalms until the morniagot April 18th In lat 29 3.171 W„ when a heavy whiilwl-d passed over the vessel, and all sails had to be towered. lighe S.K. winds till sighting the Barrier, at I p.m. on Tuesday, and very dirty light throngh the Gulf, Arrived in harbour at 2,30 pm.yesterday. Passenger—Mra Garroway.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

ARRIVAL. Macgregor, a a., Amodeo, from Waitara

DEPARTURE. Colonist, sohooner, Bailey, for Waitara

The Northern Company's steamer Macgregor arrived from Waitara about 9 o'olock this morn ing, with 18 Packages butter, 8 paokagea sun driee. It horses. 31 head cattle, and tho folio wi; g paseengers-Kev Mr Penfold, Messrs Sinclair, Clements, Lyle, Bell, Salmon, Mason, Willis and -steerage. She was to return thither this afiei nwn.

The sohooner Colonist sailed for Walters shortly before noon t«-day, with Mra Bailey and family as passengers, and 4 tanks, 10 cases ale, and a quantity of furniture aa cargo.

KAIPARA SHIPPING.

(BY tilxoraph.-own corkbspondbnt,

Abatapu, this day.

Loading: Telegraph. Tb Kopuru. this day, Loading: Catherine Jane.

Kaii'aka Hsadb, this day. Sailed: Robin Hood and Estello on Sunday, and Thomas and Henry yesterday. Arrived: Vision yesterday, Albert the Good to-day. Both have gone np the Wairoa.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Russbi ~, thia day. ARRIVAL OP THK ROTORUA FROM SYDNEY. The steamer Rotorua has arrived. She left Sydney at 3 p.m. on the 15th instant: passed the . three Kings at9p.m. on the 19th, North Cape at 2 a m. on the 30th. Experienced fine weather this trip. Wind light lo mo.crate southerly.. Passengers for Anokland—Misses Lever and Robarton: Mra McQnthrie, Messrs Cran, Tyzac <2|, Viotor Beeker, Professor MiUer, Kelly, Mo dure, Churoh, MoLean, Cergusson, Downing, I Bard, and Fort. For Wellington—Messrs Dwan and Donovan. For Port Chalmers—Mr Simps ■on.

WitiNQARm. thia day, Sailed: Argyle, s.s, for Auokland, 9.30 a.m,

Nelson, thia day. Arrived: Hawea, s.s,, from New Plymouth.

Pr-ni Chalmers, Wednesday. Arrived: Southern Cross, s. .„ from Anokland, 1210 am.

Sailed: Te Anau, for the North: Passengers for Anokland: -Mr and Mra Wallace and three children. Miss Baatlan, Messrs Hamilton, Soott, Archer, Dent, and Napier. Dunscon, ship, for Rangoon.

COMMERCIAL.

Kvkni.B Stab Offlce, Thursday. At the Haymarket, on Tuesday, hides were in fall snooty and steady demand. Prices ranged t-_m3idto43-16dthelb. Sheep akioß were in moderate snppl-, and ranged from Is to 3s Id eaoh ; grea»y wool, from 6.d to 7 2 16(1 the lb; tallow, 23a to 25a 3d the owt. At Pokeno, on Monday laat, thero was a larger mat tor of cattle of all descriptions tban usual. Buyers were prudent, and all sold freely ai aatlatootory prioes. In future thia aale will be held monthly, on the Monday before the Drury sale.

At Drury. on Wednesday, a less number of cattle were yarded than usual,- 229 head soldi Bidding was brisk throughout, and late valnes (ally sustained,

Mail Notice.

Mails wi___o_oa_ as undh...- THIS DAT. For Tauranga, Ohlnemutu, and Opotiki, per Glenelg, at 1 p.m. For Maugawal, per Fingal, at 5 p.m. For Tairua, por Halt Caste, at 5 p.m. For Thames, por Ruby, at 5,30 P.m, Friday, 21st instant. For Waitara, per Lalla Rookh, at 8 a.m. For Hokianga. etc., per Bowena, at 11 a.m. For Walheke and Coromandel, per Coro mandel, at 1.30 p.m. For Thames, per Rotomahana. at 3,30 p.m. For Russell, Kawakawa, Levuka and Suva, per Taiaroa. at i p.m. For Whangarei Heads, Waipu, Parua, Whan garei, Tanglhua, and Mangapai, por Argyle. at 1 p.m. Per b.b. Kotorua, as follow :— For India, China, Japan.Modltoronean Porta and Continent of Europe, at 5 p.m.' For Gisborne, Naplor, Southern ports, Aus tralian Colonies, and United Kingdom, via Bu°z and Brindisl, for lotters, &c„ apecially no prepaid and addressed, at 6 p.m. For newspapers, at 5 p.m. .■-For money orders, and registered letters, at i p.m. For Thames, por -enterprise, at 5.30 p.m. Saturday, 22nd instant. For Walwera, Mahurangi, Matakana, Manga wai. Sec, per Rose Casey, at 10 a,m, Tuesday. 25th Instant. Per b.s. Australia aa follow :— For Sandwioh Islands, United States ef America. Canada, British Columbia. Central and South America, and Britiah and Foreign West Indies, at 1 p.m. For United Kingdom and Continent of Europe, at 1 p.m. For money order* registered letters, and newspapers, at 11.90 a-m. Late letters bearing an extra fee of Blxpenoe- In addition to the postage, will be reoolved by the Mall Agent on board the steamer np to the time of Bailing. Thia mail will be due in London, on Mon day, June 5, 1882.

N.B.—Game licenaes (to kill or cell) may be obtained at thia offloe. S; B. 8133. Chief Po.tmaater. Chief PO-t-offloe. Ana-land.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc,

April 20,18-3.

Theatre Royal-Doran'a Minstrela, Vocal Orchestral, and Comedy, 8 p.m.

St: Matthew's School-room—Orphan Home Concert Practioe, 8 p.m.

Masonic Hall, Onehunga—Annual Meeting of Shareholders of Land, Building and Investment Society, 7.30 p.m.

Anosland Society ot Arta-Ohoral Hall, 12 to S and 7 to 9 p.m.

V.M.C.A. Room-Devotional Moeting, 730 p.m.

Primitive Methodist School-room-Karanga h»pe Ratepayers, re Separate Borough or Joining the City, until 8.30 o.m. Mount Alb°rt District—Poll ot Ratepayers, to determine whether tho number ot Publicans' Licenses be increased,' Publio Hall, 9 a.m, to 6 P.m.

Masonlo Hall, Newton-A.0.F., A.D., Court Nil Descerandum, S p.m.

Birth.

AVRKS.-On March 26th, at her residence, Rokeby-street. the wife of Captain Ayres of a daughter. BENNETT.—On April 16th. at her residenoe. Conquest Plaoe, tho wife ot Mr Alfred Bennett of a daughter. CAM BRON,-On ths 19th Instant, at the re sidence Of J. Stook. Esq , the wife Of it, B. Cameron, Kaq., of a daughter, KERR.—On the 19th instant, at Qleborne, tho wife of Kenneth H. Kerr, Esq , of a daughter. ROBINSON.—On April 18, at her residenoe, Pukekohe, the wife of Klonard Robinson of a son.

Death.

McKENZIE.—On April 19th, at Devonport, North Shore. Amy. the youngest daughter ot William and Catherine McKenzie, after a long and painful Illness, aged 2 years and 6 months.

The funeral will leave her parents'residence at 3 p.m; to-morrow (Friday). Friends invited to attend.

MORLKT.-On the Uth ins ..at her residenoe, Havelook Honse, Albert Park, Ann. relict ol the late George Morley, of Harrogate, T* ork shire, En. land, aged76years

PIE .-On April Joth. at the Provinoial Hospital. Auokland, Captain James Pie, late master of brig Transport, and late of Melbourne and Hobart, aged 62 years. Funeral will leave Hospital at 3 p.m. to morrow. Friends please accept this invita tion.

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

THURSDAY, APRIL 20, 1882.

For Ihe cause that lacks assistance, For the wrong that needs resistance For the future in the distance, And the good'that we can do.

, In the very interesting address given by the Chairman of the Bank of New Zealand at the meeting of shareholders this after noon, there is one remark which will attract considerable attention. The recent abundance of money at cheap rates has given a tremendous impetus to all kinds of enterprise, but it would appear that the flow of capital to the colonies has latterly suffered a check ; and though we heartily concur in the Chairman's hope that returning cheap rates in London will again cause capitalists to return with new zest and confidence to colonial investments, it is tight to exercise caution, and beware, of venturing toe far upon the expectation that a superabund ance of money will become a normal condi tion in the colonies. Tbe proposed five million loan may possibly come at a pecu llarly opportune moment, and avert a threatened financial stringency. The profit and loss account of tbe bank gives the most substantial assurance tbat tbe capital invested heretofore has been most profitably employed, and its extending business, despite the new competitors that have come into the field, gives assurance that the colony is growing rapidly, and new fields for lucrative investment are opening np within our borders. The half-year's busi ness enables the directors to carry £20,000 to the Reserve Fund, aftei paying the usual handsome dividend and bonus of 15 per cent, From a shareholder's point of view this can leave nothing to be desired, and the public also may feel a substantial interest in it, as an augury that the colony continues J prosperous, and tbe barometrical readings favourable, when tried by the most sensi tive of all tests—the banker's.

The European Situation.

Thb resignation of Prince Gortschakoff and his supercession by M. de Giers aa Russian Minister for Foreign Affairs may be taken as an indication of the Czar's de tire at present to pursue a peaceful policy. These occurrences are also generally ac cepted as a favourable augury for the peace of Europe ; but it is only through optimistic spectacles that tbe situation can bo said to wear this" hopeful aspect, If the Czar wero in effect the autocratic ruler which he is in theory, there would be somo ground—if not every ground—for associating his peraonal wishes and intentiens with the

probabilities of peaco in Europe. But in point of fact theßphere of independent action of the Autocrat of all the Bussias ia more circumscribed than that of auy con stitutional monarch. Peraonnlly consi dored, his every movement ia nt thn mercy of tho Nihilistic |party in tho nation j he cannot walk, drive, eat, or sltcp when and where he will; but muat on every occasion dodge his hidden enomios, who display n diabolical ingenuity in laying plans for hia asaaaaination. Then, in respect to politics, the C_ar, and his advisers as well, are almost as completely at the mercy of the Pan-Slaviat agitators in Russia. Behind the despotic power of tho Czar, and the iron rule of the Executive Government, there is continually thia stronger power making itself felt in tho moulding of the policy, of Bussia. The Pan-Slaviat doc trines are pleasing to tho Russian greed of conquest, and love of aggression; and a large proportion, not only of the popula tion, but of the army itself, haa an enthu siastic feeling in favour of the amalgama tion of the various Slavonic races under Russian sway. It was these doctrines which caused tho last RUaso-Turkisli war, and it ia these doctrines which may, in the present position of ail'aira, prove too atrong for the Czar aud hia pacific intentions. Panalaviam has found ita most notable exponent in the celebrated General Skobeloit, who reeeutly declared, with a good deal of braggadocio, that Kussia muat fight Austria and Ger many. Thia atatcment from such a source natuially gave rise to much excite ment ; and in consequence of diplomatic remonstrances from Germany and Austiia the Czar was coustrained to order General Skobeloff. return to St. Petersburg. Whether the fiery General was reprimanded for his conduct or not it ia impossible to say; but as most conllicting accouuts of what took placo havo appeared, and as Skobeloff has not been punished in any way, it is safo to assume -either that he was not reprimanded, or that the Czar, in de ference to tho popular feeling in favour of Skobeloff and hia vie\v3, seeks to conceal tho fact from hia subjects, while ho wisheß the aggrieved Goverunicuta to understand that a scvcle reprimand Was adniiniatcred, The doughty General himself baa since de clared that ho cannot understand why hia worda Bhould havecausod such a feeling of consternatiou, bocauec he did no more than express the views of the great majority of the Russian peoplo. Such being tho posi tion of Panslavism in Russia, it must be confessed that the conditiou of the Slavonic races outside of tho Muscovite Empire ia not such as lo offer any ground of hopo for the maintenance of the peace of Europe. If it bo literally true that the way to secure peaco ia to prepare for war, then the general attitude of tbe Kuropenn Powers might be considered aa strongly tending to tho preservation of peace. On all hands there are groat prepaialiotia for oil'eusive and defensive wai fare being made, which are not at all counterbalanced by the statement (probably untrue) which is pat forth to the effect that the standing army of Russia is to be considerably re ducod, Germany and Kuasia are both busily fortifying their Baltic seaboard; Franco and Italy aro rapidly incrcaaing their armaments; whilo tho Turkish Go vernment is massing troops in Macedonia, either as a means ot supporting Auatria in the suppression of the Slav insurrection, or of placing herself in a favourable position in the event of further embroilmenta. For war ia not only threatened, but Is actually being waged by Auatria againat rebellioua Slavs in Herzegovina. In Bosnia also great restlessncsa is manifested, while the Montenegrin populace are showing active sympathy with their insurgent brethren ; and men in high places ia Austria, in view of the difficulties of tho situation, are declaring it to bo their conviction that Bosnia and Herzegovina must be annexed to the Austro-Hutigariau Empire, instead of being merely under her protectiou. Here we have a state of things which may at auy moment be converted into a casus belli; and which justifies the assertion of political prophets at the time, that tho Treaty of Berlin had only effected a temporary solu tion of the Eastern Question. Russia nnd Bulgaria have already protested againat the Turkish movements os constituting a menace to Eastern Roumelia; and the action of Tuikov, if persisted iv, might be made tho pretext fur a military occupation of Rouiucliu by Russia, It waa some time ago asserted, and it has never been contra dicted, tnat Russia hod coucluded a secret treaty with Roumaoia, creatine an identity of interest in any Pan-Slaviat cimpaign which tbe former may undertake; and no doubt exists of the readiness nf the Bul garians and Roumelians to make common cause with Kussia. There is thus all the material to hand for a fearful conflagration, which is perhaps only averted by the un willingness of Bussia to take the field against a possible combination of German?, Austria, and Turkey, Without a power ful ally, iho Czar's advisers no doubt sen tho utter folly of Bussia taking tho field at the preaont juncture, unless they could secure the nouiruli-y of Germany, But Prince Bisnnrck declares for peace, and thua tho existence of a great military Power in Central Europe acts lor tbe time being as a preservation of the whole Continent from tho horrors of war. Germany has no fear of losing anything by a general war, so long us France ia held in check by Italy, but she has no hope of gain ing anything by embroilment, and tho astute Chancellor will <o hia beat to avoid it. Whether his prudential motives, com bined with tbe pacific intentions of tbe Czar, will succeed in averting war, it is not so easy to predict. A popular movement does not pause to listen to the dictates of reason or prudence; and auch a movemcut as the Panalaviat one in Russia may provo stronger than the combinid power of Czar and Kaiser, and precipitate a conflict which cannot fail to be moat disastrous in its im mediate consequences, while tho prospects of its securing a permanent amelioration of tho condition of the Slav populations are extremely problematical.

A heavy Iresh occurred in the Mercury Bay ltivcr yesterday morning, and over 2,000 logs were brought down to the mills. Upwards of ICO applications have been received by tho City Council for tho situa tion of messenger. Various vessels iv harbour to-day carried their flags at" half-mast" in cons iqucnee of the death of Mr W. C. McCormick, Napier agent for the Union Steam Ship Company, who succumbed to a fever contracted through Retting wet while boarding one of the company's steamers on Saturday Just. A poll of ratepayers of the Mount Albert district is taking place to day, to determine whether the number of publicans' licenses shall be increased. Votes will be recorded at the Paolic Hall up to 6 o'clock this evening. At the Police Court, Onehunga, on Wednesday, before Messrs T. Ball and G, T.Blakey, J.P.s, Louis Noble, second mate of thess. Hawea, was fined for two breaches of the Harbour Regulations, 10s for each offencr, and 15s costs. The offences consisted of obstructing the rail way line on the wbarf with cargo from the I ship, and using improper language to tbe wharfinger, when requested to remove the goods or desist in the obstruction. The Anckland Elocution Class, con ducted by Mr Barry, will give an entertain ment and concert in SI. James's Hall on Tuesday evening next. Assistance will be rendered by the school choir, which comprises some very good vocali.ts, and aa Mr Barry's pupils have made cousiderablo progress in their stud} of the elocutionary art, the affair should be most successful. A large number of tickets have already been sold, The proceeds will be devoted

to the purchase of additional books for the school library.

At the conclusion of Mr James Mace's glove contest.on Saturday evening last, at the Lome-street Hall, Mr Mace's agent stated that he had just received a telegram from Sydney to the effect that Professor Wm. Willis (the champion wrestler and athlete of the world) with Mon. Victor, the French middle weight wrestler an& swordsman, had left Sydney by the Kotorua, for Anckland, to join Mr Mace in a professional tour. ' Both these gentlemen come with very great reputations, and wo believe it is their intention of performing here for a few nights before their departure. Judging from the press notices it will well repay anyone to see three such men in their several performan cos as these above mentioned.

Mr Fraser returned from Kaipara to-day with the remains of one of the fiona's un fortunate crew recently discovered on the beach, It is now almost certain that the body previously found there and interred in Auckland was that ot Mr Smith, mate of the same vessel, while the remains now brought to town are those of Captain McKenzie, master. The latter conclusion arises from the fact that tbe body is clad in almost the same clothes as Captain McKenzie left this port dressed in. The noso is broken, and this also leads to mdentilication, as while at the Thames several years ago the captain was struck there with a winch handle. Dr Pbilson does not consider it necessary to hold an inquest, as all the requisite information relative to the wreck was disclosed at the previous investigation.

A correspondent "Mosaic" writes :— " In your issue of Monday, the Roy._ G. B. Monro ia reported to havo said in his sermon, lately delivered, ' The large num ber of Jews wbo do not worship on the Sabbath.' Pray, may I ask the rov. gentle men on what day they do worship ? Has he not rather reversed the order of things, and should he not rather have said, ' They do not worship on so-called Lord's Day, or Sunday, but observe the Sabbath day.'" __

The employes of a leading firm of cabinet makers and upholsterers being refused per mission to attend the Eight Hours Demon stration in consequence of a proas of work, " took French leave " in a body and formed a component part ot yesterday's proces sion.

The polling for the olectiob of a successor to Mr \V. J. Offer in the representation of South Ward in the City Council resulted yesterday iv the return of Mr Frank Phillips by a majority of 132 over Mr Faulder. '1 he numbers of votes recorded were as follows : —Phillips, 349; Faulder, 217; Aley, 42 "nly IV informal votes were received. Mr Phillips will commeuco the duties of his new oflice at the ordinary meeting of the Council to-night.

The subject for the Bowcu Prize Essay for the present year is aa follows -.—" The probable clfect of geographical and other physical conditions on tho future develop ment ot the colony of Now Zealand." We understand that it is the choice of Professor McGregor of Otago University, who con sidered that the subject for laat year (chosen we believe by Professor Brown of (Jhriatchurcli) was too philosophical for atudents.

A robbery waa effected on Tuesday night or early on Wcdueaday morning at tho grocery store of Mr Alfred Tyer, Upper Symonds-street. anditho sum of £1 19a in silver aud copper taken from the till. The storo ia a temporary ono, -nd no person slept thdic, Mr Tyer having a roaidcuca elsewhere. Entry waa effected by removing tho abutter and forcing open tlm shop door. No trace of the thief has been discovered.

Some aico specimens of auriferous stone wero received from the Prince Imperial mine yesterday, and were ou exhibition at Mr D. G Mucdonuel's ollico to-day, The manager reports the drive from the bottom of the winze on the Beach leader has advanced 15 feet and 251b* of good specimens wore obtained on Friday night. Thero wero Glilbs of specimens on hand anil 1G tons of quartz. The manager au-jgeßts tlio sinking of tlie -haft another 100 feet, expressing his belief that it would opon up a remunerative block.

Mr W. IT. Dumpier has opened one aide of hia new shop iv Hobson-afreet in tho book trsdo, and has a stock of about 1,500 volumes on mlo at rcaaonable figures. comprising worka in history, topography, biography, recent Worka ol fiction, poets of England and America, and numerous important works of reference. Bookworms should ipsp.ct Dampier's stock of literary bargiana.

A complimentary benelit, by the loading members of the Auckland Dramatic Society, will bo tendered, this evening, to Mr Frank Pearson (late manager ol the society), In the Kcmucra Social Hull, under distinguished patronage. 'Ihe entertaiument will consist of the popular comedy, by the late Tom Taylor, entitled "Still Waters Bun Deep," in threo acts, supported by leading members, in ten character?. Special 'busea will leave the Greyhound Hotel, for the hall, at G. 45 p.m.

A meeting of tho Parnell Borough Coun cil was held last evening. Present -.—Mr

Walker (Mayor) in the chair, Messrs Barber, Davis, Hood, McKenzie, Mulllns, aud Winks. Tho business of the meeting was the confirmation of tho resolution passed at tho meeting, held on the 20th ult., relating to the drainage and water loan. The resolution was confirmed on the motion of Captaiu McKenzie, seconded by l.'onncillor Barber. Tho Council then went into committe tor tho consideration of other business.

A new field of conimerc. has been opened up by Mossrs L. D. Nathan and Co., the well-known enterprising firm of this city. Several months nj{o the schooner Sybil,with Mr I. D. Nathan, accompanied by Messrs S, Yates and P, X, Thompson, as passen gers, sailed tor Tahiti, Wo now learn that after transacting some small business mat ters in that locality tbe S.vbil left for Yoko hama, Jupan, on March 23rd last, it being the intention of Mr Nathan to engago a full car^o of I'aatern produce for abipment by the schooner for Auckland direct. We wish tho firm success in their new under taking.

A correspondent, "Growler," writes in mitigation of our criticism on persona leav ing entertainments before tbey are con cluded. He writes that: " Persona resid ing at tho North Shore or other suburban districts—who have to leave at fixed times

-arc not to blame when performances are extended considerably beyond the time mentioned in advertisements for carriages to bo ordered, caused by waut of good uian a.cracnt or persistent encores." Our cor respondent adds that two hours of sitting in tho wretchedly uncomfortable scats at some places of amusement, to wy nothing of want [of proper ventilation, by having windows opened on tho weather side, and closed on the other, opon doorways to ac commodate thoso who cannot or do not want seats, is quite euotigh to satisfy the most fastidious, not being relatives of tho performers.

This morning thero died at the Hospital, Captain James Pic, a gentleman well known at Hobart, Melbourne, and Sydney. For many years ho was in the employ of Dr. Crowther, of Hobart, nnd Mr Pigott, of Melbourne, tbo large shipowners. He arrived at tho Kaipara a few weeks ago in command of the brig Transport, and about a fortnight ago he was taken ill with pleurisy, and brought to the Hospital. Hopes of his recovery were entertained until last night, when he sutferod a relapse, and death ensued shortly aftsr midnight. Captain Pie, who was 52 years of age, leaves a wife and two children, His relatives reside at Melbourne

The essays to be read before tho mem bers of St, Andrew's Mutual Improvement Society this evening, in the schoolroom, Symonds-street, are the "Immortality of the soul," a study in psychology, and a critical analysis of the poet Shelley and his works, the former by Mr Prosser, and llio latter by Mr R, Anderson. As the writers of the essays have devoted much study to their respective subjects, the sec retary hopes that members will make a point of attendiog, the majority of the members having recently displayed an amount of apathy which is not at all credit able to members, nor respectful towards essayists.

The "Church of England Messenger" (Victoria) says:—"The theory of prayer | put forward by the Bishop in the recent controversy about prayer for rain ha. nothing in common with the view of tbe scientific sceptic. It is a profoundly spiri tual view. It is based on an acceptance, not a denial, of miracle, and seeks to elevate, not degrade, our conception of prajer. It is a view that, it is plain, can be conscientiously held by a man of firm faith, and of a fervent and prayerful spirit. None the less we earnestly dissent from it, as in our judgment, incompatible with the teachings of Holy {scripture and the Catho lic Church."

The Victorian Commissioner of Public Works received a deputation in Melbourne recently from tbe Caswell Sound Marble Company, New Zealand. The deputation submitted to the Minister a sample of the company's dressed marble, and urged its adoption as a building material in the com pletion of the west front of Parliament House*. Mr Young intimated that the selection of a building stone was not in his hands, but rested with tho House itself, As the freestone obtained from Stawell was objected to in certain quarters, ho sug gested that samples of New Zealand marble in both the rough and dressed stale be for warded to the department. He promised to place the samples iv the ball of Parlia ment House for inspection. The deputa-' tion consented to meet the wishes of the Minister, and also stated that the Public Worka department would be furnished with a statement of the cost of tbe marble.

Doran'a minstrel entertainment waa well patronised at the Theatre Koyal, and tbe performances, subject to slight alteration and several new songs, will be repeated this evening. Tbe first part consisted of what is termed the " cbair business," in imitation of the permanent "Christys" at St. James's Hall. Mr Marshall looked noble in the chair of interlocution, and was fitted , for the position. Some of the witty inter lineations were good, and the lndiciosities sufficiently spun. The 'Kentucky Home " (overture and chorus) was well re ceived, being rendered with effect. "Dorkins' Night." a pathetic ballad, de scriptive of the feelings of a poor actor, waa sung by Mr. Margetts with appropriate seemlincsa. The comic and sentimental ballsds of Messrs Mettam, Kobaon, Marshall, Campbell, McAneny.and Wallers met with gratifying approval, also the* pianoforte selections uf Madame Andrce, The whole concluded with tbe. lively farce of "Fs.n in Georgia."

Tho police want an owner for a swag picked up on tho reclamation near the dock. It is not improbably the property of some drunken busbman,'

We are requested to remind those inter ested that the practice for the Orphan Home Concert will take place this evening at St. Matthew's school-room at eight o'clock. '• May Queen " will be rehearsed.

Individual foreigner.', and especially thoso of tho American vnrioty, not unfrequently entertain the greatest contempt for British law. When one of the wnte_* police went the other day to summons the mate of the Schamyl lor an as3ault on his Chinese cook, tbo mate sp°_;_ very cheeky to the guardian of the peace, and asked him what right he had ou board ol an American vecsel without permission. A considerable time elapsed before he could be prevailed upon to receive the summons from the con stable.

The Snob»' Chronicle — Ball-room Snobs—To-morrow's "Observer."

Lynch Law at MakArau. — To* morrow's -'Observer.'

MinisntßiAL C_-si- (Illustrated). Prose and Poetry—To-niorrow'fl " Observer."

CARTOON (full-page) —D. B. Cruick. ahank, Ksq.-To-morrow's "Observer."

Singer Machines at 2s 6d per week.— D, 8. Chambers, removed to 70, Queen-Btreet — Advt.]

Grandest Exhibition of Cretonnes and Tolletwar- ever made in Auckland, to be seen to day in the winnow of the Oity Hall Arcade. Garlto~ and Cranweli.- (Advt..

liickaon's "G.N.L.A. Kstate and Brisi nosa Gazette and Land Buyer*' Gnldo " for April nonialna 21 pages of information useful to every nottler and bualnesa man, inolu.ln. a large amount of Interesting reading matter. A speci men number Bent gratia on receipt of addreas,— I*. W. Biokßon. G.N.L.A., Auckland.—(Advt.)

Scintillations.

"Bo brief, (or it la with worda aa with 8-nbenuis; the more they are condensed the peeper tbey burn."—Soothes*.

Fall Openings-Hatchways. Gentlemen in waiting—Creditors. Old ladies' bonneta will have cars. The moat fashionable bens go in set?. The " Faculty " of Advocates—Speech, Features of Parliament—Ayes and noea. Non-Union Men—Bachelors. Grave Subjects—Thoso in a dissecting room.

Tauranga ia building a Wesloyan ; church at a cost of £947.

always goes round with a long face—An alligator. It is Us- (jain to learn in youth than to be igno ant in old age. We should own no superiority kit that of age, worth, and wisdom. The more true merit a man baa, tho more docs he applaud it in others. The way to make ourselves admired ia to be wh_t we affect to lie thought. It is a noble satisfae ion to be ill spoken of when we arc conscious of doing right.

Good thoughts are as useless as good dreams if they ar6 suffered to remain thoughts only. Wc cannot control the tongues of others, but a good life enables us to despise calumny. Everything is now quiet at Parihaka. All the alien tribes have left for their hapus, Tho local option poll for the Lambton Licensing District, Wellington,haa resulted in favour of ao increase of licenses,

The " Lyttelton Times " saya 1 " The action of the Government in appealing for a t-lii'uge of venue in the cases against Te Whiti aud Tobu, during the days of Sir G'orgc Grey's advice to the Govornor, i« suggestive of a remarkable quickening of tho sense of public duty." The teetotallers of the Thames appear to havo expended all their energy over tbe licensing committee elections, because tbe polls to determine whether there shall be an increase of licenses have resulted, in five out of eight districts, by laige majorities in favour of increase.

Polls on tbe local option clauae for tho Christchurch West and a J_ unedio suburban licensing district were taken yeite-day, and in all instances resulted in a large ma jority for increasing the number of licenses. William Miller and Mona. Victor, cham pion athletes, left Sydney yesterday to join Jem Maco in a tour of the colony. Tho Bey. B. F. Macnicol will go to Tanranga nr.vt week, to moderate in a call to tbo Bey. J. M. Killen, M.A., for St. Peter's Presbyterian Church.

The Britiah Licensed Victuallers' League in a letter ta Mr Gladstone dealing with ihe question of compensation for loss of licen ses under any system of Local Opton, Bays tbat tha trade baa 130 millions of money embarked in it, with more than 300,000 establishments, and more than 2,000,000 persons directly interested in it. The Dunedin local bodies, at a conference oo the question of constructing a dock 600 feet long, at a cost of £100,000, resolved to adjourn the question for two months, to allow of time for the new dredge to be placed upon tbe bar, and the result of its working nscirtalncd. When iv a convocation a man abruptly says, " Beg pardon !"' he means tbat ho wishes to do all tbe talking himself. In Canada, when a man is seen stagger ing along a street under tbe influence of liquor, he ia described aa " doing the outer edge." A well-known physician nsed to say that roast beaf, serenity of mind, cold-water baths, and an amiablo wife, would make almost any man healthy, wealthy, and wise.

The Princess Louise ia going to contri bute to " Good, Words " a aeries of dtawings illustrating Quebec and its surroundings, and hor husband will publish a poem on " Quebec " in the same periodical. Protestantism seems to be making good progress in Syria. According to a recent letter, there are over 11,000 children in evangelical schools.

The telephonic exchange ia to be opened in Dunedin next week.

The Mendelssohn Quintette Club has created quite a furore among the musical people of Dnnediu, Tho DuneJin City Corporation's over draft is nearly £30,000.

The Tamahere contract of the first sec tion of the Hamilton and Cambridge rail way was signed yesterday. Messrs Mi rcer and Marshall were the successful tenderers, at £6,122.

British India, accoiding to the recent census, has a population of 252,541,210. The area of the provinces directly under British administration and of tbe native Feudatory States v 1,472,854 square miles. Tbere are two women bachelors in England, at Newnbam College, who have attained tbe highest scientihe honours at tho University of London. One is married, the other is single. In Sweden the smallest town possesses its open-air band, which playa on a platform or kiosque. In Stockholm there are five or six public gardens where excellent music may be beard in the evening.

Monsiour: "Do I make laws in my own house, or do I not I Answer me !" Madame: "Possibly, but nothing shall hinder me from presenting amendments."

POISONING BY STRYCHNINE

Alexander Kknnkdv, a groom, who, until lately, has been in the employ of Mr George Lendrum, nearly lost his lifo, yes terday, by taking strychnine, it is sup posed, without any intention of committing suicide. Kennedy is & married man, and resides, with his wife aud family, ia i Lorue-strect. About 8 o'clock in the even, ing, ho was taken very ill, and a person immediately ran for Dr. Wine, who at once discovered symptoms of poisoning. A cab was procured, and Dr. Wine accompanied tbo man to the Hospital. Dr. Cooper instantly applied tbe stomach pump, and was successful in clearing the patient's stomach. Dr. Philson shortly arrived, and pronounced a decided opinion as to the cause of Kennedy's sufferings. He waa allowed to remain quiet in bed, and gradually his pains decreased, and this morning he was quite out of danger, It was at first conjectured that Kennedy had attempted self-destruction, but the man states that such was not the case ; be had been iii the habit of taking small quantities to relieve him of occasional indigestion, but in the present instance, the strychnine did not act in a way that he expected. Had not prompt measures been taken by the medical men, in all human probability Kennedy would bave lost his life.

Young ladies and gentlemen abont to start housekeeping will bo relieved ot a great deal of trouble by calling on the undersigned You can ascertain in a few minutes the cost of furnishing a three, four, five, or six roomed house. Not only can you form a osrrect estimate, but yon oan see all the goods ready for delivery at the various prioes. Oarllok and Cranweli keep r larger stock of carpets and bedeteads than any otbei houao in Auokland; alao the greatest variety of household furniture, moat of it manufactured by their own workmen. Five per cent, discount allowed for cash at time o purchase. New-comers are invited to stroll through the City Hall Arcade, and satisfy themselves by an inspection of the stook of the good value we offer, and the readiness we are enabled to execute orders entrusted to onr care. -Oarliok and Cranweli, Oity Hall Arcade,- ADVT.

CABLEGRAMS.

[I.EUTEK'3 TELKOBAMS,]

Terrible Colliery Explosion.— Many Lives Lost,

LONDON, April 19, Morning,

I A disastrous explosion has occurred in 1 the Todhe colliery near Durham, A large number of miners were at work at the time of the explosion, and ao far aa ia at pre sent known 35 have met with their deaths. TEN ARRESTS AT COBK. The police have effected the capture at Cork ot ten persona on a charge of treason, Thearreßts were made on the strength of evidence given to the authorities by an in former, who was previously an accomplice of prisoners, THE MARQUIS OF HUNTLY AC-. QUITTED. LONDON, April 18, evening. Further charges against the Marquis of Huntly w<jre heard at the Police Court to day. The prosecution, however, failed to establish a caso, and the charges were con sequently dismissed. TRIAL OF McLEAN.

LONDON, April ..8.

A special commission has been appointed to try the case of Roderick McLean, who attempted lo shoot the Queen, and who was committed for trial on a charge of high treason by the Windsor magistrates od March 10, The commission held its first sitting at Reading to. day. THE LATE BISHOP BARKER.

LONDON, April 18.

The body of tbe Right Bey. Bishop Barker, of Sydney, who died on the 6th instant, has been buried at Barlow, Derby shire, his birthplace.

REPORT THAT MR PARNELL HAS

BEEN SHOT,

LONDON, April 18.

Surprise is expressed that Mr Parnell, who since being liberated oo parole bas been visiting Paris, has not surrendered to day, as required by the authorities, A report is current in London this evening that he haa been ahot Whilst en route for England, but the news has net been con firmed. It ia generally believed that he is still in Pari-,

Evening.

It bas now been definitely ascertained that the report that an attempt bad been made on tho life of Parnell, while en route for London, is entirely without foundation. Reliable information is to band to the effect that he is still staying in the neigh bourhood of Pari..

ADDITIONAL CABLES.

Sir Arthur Gordon's Resignation,

[Via Sydney-Per Rotorpa.!

LONDON, April 13. A Land League convention ia now sitting in Washington. The "Daily Nowa" states that Sir Arthur Gordon ia about to resign the Go. vernorship of New Zealand. bir Stafford Northcote has promised to cordially support the Government in actiog vigorously and sensibly to put an end to the present disturbed state of Ireland. The weekly returns of the Bank of Eng land publiahed to-day show tbe proportion of reserve to liabilities to be 42 per cent. The total reserve in notes and bullion amounts to £13,000,000. Five thousand Jews have been expelled from Moscow.

GALLE, April 13, The mail steamship Assam left Melbourne on March IC. .■'Arrived, to-day: Royal Mail steamship Carthage, with the English mails.

THE VINDEX BREAKING UP

(BY TELEGRAPH.—OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

HELENSVILLE, this day. The wreck of the Vindex was driven np or tbe beach her owo length by the atrong south-west wind to-day. The mainmast is gone. All her timbers are opening out, and she will go te pieces.

THE BODY OF CAPTAIN McKENZIE,

Mr R. C. Fraser, storeman to Mr D. H. McKenzie, went out to fetch the remains ot a body supposed to be from the wreck of tbe " Kona." He positively identifies it sb Captain Kenneth McKenzie. The body previously found was Smith, the mate. He haa removed the remains to tow.

MUNICIPAL EXTENSION.

Poll cf Karangahapb Ratbpaybrb,

A poll of the ratepayers of the Karanga hape Highway District is taking place tc d»y for the purpose of deciding under what form of local government the district shall in future be ruled: whether it shall be formed into an independent municipality or merged into tbe city of Auckland, The polling booth is the Primitive Methodist school room, Upper Pitt-ttreet. The doors were opened ior tbe reception of votes at 12.30 p.m., nnd will close at 5.30 p.m. A very large amount of interest is taken in the matter, and there appears to be a general impression abroad tbat the result will show a majority in favonr of amalgamation with the city.

SPORTING.

PAPAKURA RACKS.

The following acceptances and entries were received last night for tho Papakura races, which take place on Satnrdax next :— PATAKURA GUI'. St. lb. st.lb. Bouk&r ..8 8 Dewdrop .. ..7 1 .lander filly .. 8 5 My Dream ..7 4 Larry .. ..8 0 Lara ..7 0 Angler .. 8 0 NorM ..6 1 Lone Hand .. 710 HURD--8. „ . at. lb stlb. Lone Hand .. 11 7 Chanticleer _10 0 t'atoh.m.. ..10 1. Rakau .. ..9 7 TeWhetu ..10 8 Akeake _, ..9 0 NorM .. .. 10 % Railway Handicap. — Ratcatcher. Look penny, Blaokoook, Lara, Soukar, Slander fitly, Larry, Qrand Duohess, Yatipa. Ladies' Pursss.—N or M, Angler. Slander fllly. Grand Duoheas. Lone Hand, Blaokoook. a special train for the Papakura Raoe Meeting, next Saturdar. whioh leaves Anok land st-tlon at 1130 o'o ock, arrives ln good time for tbe first rioe. The liquor booth has been sold to Mr Anderson, ot the Metropolitan Hotel, Queen-Btreet, for £10.

The settlement on the Autumn Meeting of the lakapuna Jockey Club takes place on Friday night, st halt-put 7 o'olook, at the Flagstaff Hotel. North Shore.

IMPORTANT DECISION.

City Coor-cit, v. Malyon.-Hls Worship J. E. Maodonald, H_q„ gave the following judg ment on thin oase tola morning :—This proceed ing Is to oharge defendant with a penalty for breaoh of the city by-law providing: The driver ot every hackney carriage shall hand or Rive to every passenger (or perusal on entering tbe haokney carriage a printed ticket containing tbe nnmber of the carriage and the owner's name and address ot driver, and the rate oi (ares fixed by this by-law. The facts were un disputed, the defence being that the by-law is inoperative as being one beyond the authority of the Connoil to make. That authority is the •" Munleipal Corporations Act, 1876,* whioh enaots.seotloß 339, that" the Conncil may from time to time make by-laws for tho good government ot tho oity in respeot ot the several aubjecta set forth ln this part of this act." 'j en seot'ons later the Act practically repeats itself, for section 319 provides " that the Counoil may make by-laws on the following subjects." suoh subjects being just the " several subjects" mentioned in section 339, and which seotion 319 then at great length icheoules and classifies, the material! itetna appearing than: (18) And in reapeot ot the carriage ot persons (ml To prevent mlsoo-duot on tho part of jrivefs in any ot tho following matters:-© Demanding an excessive fare. Conceding tv the detenoe that eeotion ?39 has no wider operation than seoiion 319, the question narrows Itself to this: Does an authority U> make a by-law to prevent miscon duct on the part of drivers In demanding excessive fares justify the by-law in question. I think it does, for it says to drivers no moro than this, Yon shall inform your passtngers at the rate yon are entitled to oharge at, and you Bhall do bo in writing,' and that writing jou shall hand to the passenger on his entering the cab, bo that he may be so informed with the greater certainty, there is nothing unreasonable in all that, and (lam. 3) la not Blmply that it may be made a by law that drivera shall not demand excessive fares, but that by-laws may be made for pre venting their so doing, and I can imagine no mom effective or reasonable preventive, than to mak-i'. imperative that the employed should iofc na the employer of the terms he Ib author ised to mpose, and who he is, bo that if he at tempts or effects an imposition he may be o_ tectedi Convicted; fine, is; oostß, £i 9s,

A lady of the shoddy aristocracy found, on returning from a walk, some visiting cards on her table. She called a servant in great haste, saying, "John—John, take theso and run quick 1 Thorn ladies ia for. got their tickets,"

SOCIETY OF ARTS EXHI BITION.

[First Notic.,]

This Exhibition was opened in tho Choral Hall at noon to-day. It is undoubtedly the best that has yet been presented to the Auckland public. There are upwards of -500 exhibits, comprising paintings in oil and water colour, tile and vase decorations, designs for panels and fans, art needle work, photographio specimens, wax flowers, &c. '-'he main hall is hung round with the pictures, while up the centre are arranged tables on which the needlework and other things unsuitable for hanging are shown. The strength of the Exhibition lies in its collection of oil paintings, many of which are of a meritorious character. It may safely be said that Anckland artists arc improving, and turning out work more creditable and of a higher s'andard than formerly. The pictures are all, with one or two unsuccess ful exceptions, landscapes; the more difficult art of portraying figures would ap pear not to have been seriously attempted yet. That is to come; much haa to be learnt in the meantime. Mr Blomfield is represented by over a dozen canvases, nearly all of which mani fest a great advance on previous efforts. Tho principal give the results of this artist's j visit to the Southern mountain ranges, a visit which has doubtless well repaid all the inconvenience and labour it entailed, There are two scenes fiom Lake Tekapo (Nos, 9 and 49). The lighting of the first seems too diffused; there in not enough con ceutration. The sky is uniformly bright, as are the snow-clad peaks stretching along the background. The peaks, too, seem in distinctly drawn. These faults are escaped in the second, which is Mr Blomfield'a best picture in the present Exhibition. The light falls markedly on two points, the beautiful group of trees to the right, and the rockp, &c, on the left. The yellow bouse in the middle distance is probably a tran script of nature, but it mars the effect of the picture, It would have been better left out, or else Coloured less conspicuously. The glaciers of Moiint Sefton (No. 17), make an attractive picture. Great care lias evidently been bestowed on the rocks of the moraine io front, but the result is too stiff and cold. The cloud, or haze, obscuring .the distant ice-fields, ia some what too solid, Mount Cook's portrait is given in No, 40 j a piece of careful work, which would seem to convey a good idea of tho grandeur of the snowtopped giant. In No. 58, "View of Raglan Harbour," the sky and water are excellent, but tho stratified rocks on the right hand give a curious effect to the whole, They look like a pile of particoloured books; though we do not doubt that geologically they are accurate enough. Among Mr Blomfield'a smaller pictures, No. 30, " Kotoiti by Moonlight," though too light, is ono of the best. There aie nice grada tions of colour in the water, the effect of tbe moonlight on which is well depicted. There ought surely with such a brilliant moon to be some colour in the tree to tbe right. Mr Blomfield draws trees well; and some of his kauri scenes are very successful. Altogether this artist is to be congratulated on the progress he ia evideo.'y making, Another artist who deserves congratula tion is Mr Ball, who, having achieved con siderable success in sepia drawings, bas now directed Ms efforts to celour-paioting. A fine piece of scenery ia represented in No. 6, " Fararaba Creek, from above the falls." It is a gloomy gorge, down which the foaming waters are rushing. There ia a noticeable want of transparency, a fault which, it may be truthfully aaid, spoils so much of the work in the present exhibition. The shadows are nearly all opaque, dull, aud heavy. "Fall on the little fluia" (No, 10) is not quite so successful. It wants lighting up; tbe triangular patch of blue sky does not give an effect sufficiently luminous. The introduction of a bright white cloud would perhaps produce the re quired effect, especially if a point of light were brought down to some object in the foreground. "Calm Evening, ligoon near Manukau " (No. 14) makes in some respects a pretty scene. But how is it that with the sun in a mist, the foreground is so remark oblv clear ? The reflection in the cam un ruffled watcrsofthelagoonconld not be more distinct. No. 47 depicts " Christmas time at Kawau," the view being taken apparently from the head of a little creek, at whose mouth lies a coastal steamer, gaily be decked with flags. The whole is very btigbt, which is no cause for complaint con sidering the season of the year. Fault, however, mnst be found with the drawing of the etcamer, which is very inexact Mr Ball haa the knack or the art of being able to reproduce in hia pictures the dis tinguishing characteristic features of New Zealand scenery. It is at once evident in what part ot the world the scenes he chooses lie; no compe'ent obsetver would be at a loss to tell. This is a point which other artists would do well to bear in mind, for t.e pictures of some, professing to repre sent parts of this colony, might as well be called by any other name. Mr T. L. Drummond sends nearly a dozen canvases, with regard to almost all of which one ciiticisu is applicable, viz., they are much too blue. Blue is this artist's favourite colour, and it would be well if he began to make u.e of one or two others for variety's sake, Even objects such aa beats on the shore or floating in the stream, the clothing of the figures, etc., which are not of necessity azure-tinted, are, however, so painted. ..os. 13 and 16 (both ot them coast scenes) are not described aa "Studies in blue," as might be expected ; they could be very ap propriately, however. In Ho. 18, (" Lion Kock, West Coast") it is a question whether ths vegetation on the ro* (which ought to relieve the intense blue, 'out does not) is correctly drawn. The same remark applies to No. 55, another view of "Lion Rock." "Creek, North Shore" (No. 43) is, to our thinking, one of Mr Druinmond's most successful pic lures; his prevailing colour being to tome extent subdued. Light is, however, wanted in the foreground.

Wo aro sure that Mr Albin Martin will not feel aggrieved because we have placed three younger paintera before him. This gentleman hangs a number of canvases, some representing foreign.scenes, and some those which are moic familiar to us, and can be viewed without travelling very far. There is much in Mr A. Martin's pictures i which his juniors in the profession would do well to give close attention to. They i are all of them pictures, that is, they are well balanced and arranged, light and shade are carefully studied, and the colours are in harmony. There is also a very noticeable softness and transparency about tbem, which is wanting, as we remarked above, n so large a proportion of the works in the present Exhibition. The two Italian scenes, "Bay of Naples" (No. 15) and 'Amalfi" (No. 20) are both characteristic of this artist, a pleasing softness being perhaps their most prominent quality. Mr Martin's largest canvas is No. 28, " Evening View at East Tamaki," in which a number of Vfaoris are returning from fishing. These figures give life aud animation to a very quiet scene. The contrast between tbe dark foliage in the foreground, and the bright twilight of the sky, against which stand out sharply several tall-stemmed trees, is remarkably effective. We may perhaps be allowed to question, however, whether they are Now Zealand trees.

I Several pictures by Mrs McCosh Clark i aie deserving of high commendation. In "The Murmuring of Many Waters" (No. 12), the failing water is painted with truth and delicacy ; the shadows and the rocks, however, want transparency. A tree-trunk in the left foreground seems without a purpose; it is, moreover, merged in the rocks behind, so as to be hardly distioguishable from them. Another fairly successful waterfall, by Mrs McCosh Clark, is No. 22. Two copies of coast scenes, Nes, 3 and 53, are luminous and pleasing. A little more finish in both is desirable. No. 39, an eveniug scene, is Whiatlerian in character, and might be called a study in grey, yellow, aud purple.

Mrs Archie Clarko also contributes a waterfall scene (No. 11), painted with much taste. Here, also, less opacity in the shadows is desirable.

Mr J. Gibe's style is well known. It has five exponsnts in tho exhibition under notice. They are all pictures, and display great skill in execution and tho production of effect. But it may be doubted whether wiey are very accurate transcripts of nature. There is too much smoothness ; and the paintings are strikingly alike in character. It must be conceded that the effect of dis tance is excellently imitated, and that water (as iv No. 32, "Milford Sound,") is depicted with fidelity. Without presump tion, we think that Mr Gibbmay be recom mended to pay closer attention to naturo, His very necessary advice, not only in Mr Gibb's case, but for all tho other ex hibitors.

We now group together the remaining oil paintings. Mr Trevithick's "Kara.a Creek, Coromandel" (No. 63) is a pleasant piece of wotk, but does not do the artist justice. Mr Watkins' picture (No 41) has been noticed at length i» these columns

previously. A picture from Dnnedin, " The Water of Leith " (No 48) by Power, is well worth examination, The charac teristics of this well-known locality are admirably brought ont. Mrs Butcher con tributes several pictures, all of them, in different ways, meritorious. No. 221, "Horses' Heads" (hung with the loan collection) shows considerable skill; there is much fire and vigour in the drawing. A favourite scene with local artiata, "Auok- _§j land Harbour by Night" (No. 1) ia quite as successful as most previous essays, A portrait of Tawhiao by Mr S, R, Keesing (No. 27) will be anre to H attract notice. The face seems to us to be unnaturally dark: tbe mat worn by the king is formal and stiff. N O . • 63 represents the Battle of Trafalgar (by Mr Driver); but ia too much like a print. ; The details of the shipping, etc., are ap parently accurate, and must have demanded much time and pains. The sky is not well treated ; the blotch of black on the left haa a curious effect, Mrs F. Ireland, Miss Yarborough, and Miss Outhwaite contri bute the remaining pictures to what is on the whole a very creditable collets- _B tion.

The results of the competitions were declared by the judges laßt evening. That 1 for door paveh produced some eleven de signs. The prize was awarded to Mra J, M. Clark's design (No. 295) a white heron (frem nature) on a black ground, Mr S, R. Keesing's (No. 294) creepers and ferns, . also on black, was deservedly ...imuiendedJ ___ 'Ihere are a number of designs for fans, ot which Miss Harris's (No. 319) was adjudged :■ the best. It is an arrangement of flowers I on black satin. Miss Leech's, No. 3i_i * (flowers on while satin) was commended. Several of the other designs are well worth I attention, notably Miss Tye's (No, 312, native convolvulus). Miss White woo the prize for tile design with No, 310, 1n..." Class D, Flowers in water-colours, the prize was awarded to Miss Martin, for No, § 330, native clematis. Most of the other., drawings exhibit considerable skill. The prize for drawing from the round fell to 1 i Master W. Clayton (pupil of Mr Watkins), I \ whose attempt, No. 261, representing a vase figured with roses, evidenced much talent in so young a student Miss Nellie Williams, aged 13, pupil of Miss Tye, took tbe prize for drawing from the flat, In our next notice we shall deal with tbe watercolours, the loan collection, and the other articles on exhibition.

THE EIGHT HOURS DEMON STRATION.

The sports held in the Domain Cricket Ground yesterday afternoon, in connection | with the Fight Honrs Demonstration, were not ended until dusk. We subjoin now the results that we were necessarily pre-* 3 eluded from giving in our last issue. * 9 Plasterers' Rack.—Howie, 1. " |§ Members' Handicap, 150 Yards,— Mettam, 1; O'Hare, 2. Men's Race (over 40).—P. Findlay, 1; . Fellows, 2. Sack Race.—McKinley, 1; Monnock, 2, Handicap 440 YDS. (OPEN).-J. O'Brien, 12yds, 1; X, Whiteside, 18yds., 2. Men's Kacs, over 50.- Miles, 1; Ryan, 2. Race fob Members between SO and 40, 300TDS,—Bach, 1; O'flare, 2. Barrel Race.—Whiteside won easily. UnkMileOfen Handicap—j. oßrien, scratch, 1; J. O'Connor, 65yds., 2. Time, 4min. 33|>ccs. Barrow Race.— Whiteß.de, 1; Mon->,| nock, 2. Jjfa ' Members* Mn.E,--Cosßon, 25 yards, 1; __cGinlay, 60 yards, 2. Grasd Exhibition Run (of five miles). —J. O'Brien, 1. Time : 26_.i_s. -Sacc-. ■'-: - Grand Exhibition Walk (of one mile). -J. O'Connor. Time: .mins, 45seos. Girls' Races.—The winners were Misses Mell, Wood, Tobin, and Archie. Boys' Races.—lhe winners were Masters Chambers, Melius, and Anderson. Protests ware entered in two of the races, bnt the committee had not considered them before the distribution of prizes.'

SUPPER AND BALL.

Tbe Lome-street HaU was largely at* . tended last eveniug by ladies and gentle men, and the ball and supper were satisfac tory to all present. Dancing was tbe great event of the night, and gave un mixed pleasnre to the people wha heartily entered into tbe rounds of this pleasurable aad popular exercise. Mr £. Gough per formed bis duties as Master of Ceremonies in a very creditable manner, being evidently an adept in the pleasing art. The Hobson Band supplied appropriate music. Before retiring to supper, Mr Hislop made some prefatory remarks on presenting the prizes to the successful competitors in tbe after, noon sports in the Domain. Mr Hislop complimented the members of tbe { demonstration on their acknowledged succom, and considered tbat this success was in creat measure due to employers, who had acted in a liberal spirit in subscrib ing money for tbe prizes. Tho winneis then came forward and received their rewards. Tbe gentlemen who contributed chiefly were Messrs T. and S. Morrin, Montague,- Ayres,. Lauibourae, Holland and Forizer, Cruickshank and Miller, Lewisson, Phil- ' lippa, Goodson, £. Porter and Co., Holland and Butler, B, Keane, Prime, Rew, J, M. Dareaville, bl. H.K., Blakey, Jones, Swan sen, M.H._"., Kulton, Garrett, Cole, and others. The party then partook of a 1 bountiful supper, and at 12.30 resumed ,: dancing, which was supported with un flagging .activity until the crowing of chanticleer. Tbe demonstration altogether was a success.

E.M. COURT.-This Day.

(Before J. E; Macdonald Esq., R.M.) * -UD-MKXTS FOB M.AU.TIFFS. - jfe H. L. Posse-hkie v. W. L. Rees: £18 19s Sd, if goods Bold and delivered. Costa, £2 6s (Mr T. Cooper for plaintiff).—., C. Fleming v. A. C. ' Joslln: £11 2s lid, boots and shoes. Costs, £1 5a — Hancock and Co., v G. K. Sanders: £918 a.-: I Costs, £22a (Mr George for plaintiff) -Hdward H Tyler v. John Wright: £8 4s Id. Costs, £1 17a (ilr Blades for plaintiff).-W. S. Jones v. Wehard Ueorge: £13 17s 3d, saddlery work. Costs, £1 Is.—Robert Peace v. John Johnston: £1 Se, work and labour. Costs, £ 12s.

DJFSNDKD CASES Mullally v. Somerfleld. claim £i 7 os.-Mr Keetioy for plaintiff, and Mr Lusk for defendant. ' —Mr Keotley ooßn-d ihe c_ae,and asked if Mr * Lusk would admit any part ot the claim, bnt Mr Lusk would not. admit—John Mullally gave evidence. In September last he was " indebted to Mr Somerflald, and he wss unable to pay him. Defendant consented to take 1 all the manur- he had, whioh was;as good 83 mon»y, as he wanted manure for hia ° r«nd. Took 39 loads. There waa no speolal contract in the matter. It was worth 8_ a load. He carted it to Mr Somerfield's estate, six m lies from town. Being hard up. he asked Mr. om erfleld for £5 on account, not infnil satisfaction. 9 He told plaintiff that he oould have tho best enlc of olothea ln his shoo. All the other Items for carting and removing timber were oorreot. To Mr Lusk: The bargain was made at the British Hotel.—William Dodd, who appeared in a very rough condition—in a dirty shirt and without a coat—caused the Court to make some 1 remarks on his osoectations. Mr Keetley: Where's your coat 1 Witness: Haven't got One. Mullally : Here, Bill, take my coat, and I'll retire during your examination. (Laughter.) Dodd deposed that he was Mr Mnllally's head carter: did not know anything about the agreement, but io his judgment tbe job was well worth 10s a load,—William Negus deposofl that he had a hund in loadlngand ship ping the timber. He thought the charges were very reißonab'e.—Samuel McConnell. seedsman and florist, was working at Mr _*omerfield'a - place at the time in question. Remembered m that 23 loads of manure were brought in by Mullally. Aba whole it was goad manure. He was of opinion that 10a, carting and manure, per load, was not an H excessive charge, Mullally also removed a quantity of manure and a quantity of timber in- I uependootly of the S8 loaf's — Croßß-examin'dby f Mr Lusk:. onie of the manure was rubbish, i ' He would give 3s (>d per load with bottles, rags. _\ old boots, etc., but without them 5s —Frederick : James Somerfield, draper, of Queen street, deposed that he had dealings with Mul lally. Met Mullally opposite tho British Hotel, when plaintiff told him be had 30 loads .>! ot splendid manure, and he would take It Out to ■: defendant's plaoe at Klleralle, in settlement of - bis account, viz., £6 9s 6d. He consented to I t.ke it on those terms, and no other The manure was very high, and deposited near to his back door, instead of in the paddock; con sequently, to avoid unpleasantness, it was re moved.—Mr Some 'fluid disputed tho estimates of lo.de, and believed the charges excessive. ;. When the manure was spread, .the paddock 1 was strewn with broken bottles, old shoes, oyster shells, and all kinds of rubblab, Whon Mullally called for money, he refused to give it, but offered him the best suit I of clothes in his shop. Was willing still to fit Mullally —Hia Worship thought this was a new way of paying old debts, baviag your pad dock Booiled by bad manure and broken bottler-. 1 —Mr .Ulflllan. accountant to Mr Somerfield, deposi id that he heard Mullally ask for a ebeq_e for £5 on the job. Mr Bomerfield refused to give cash, but told Mullally he might have a _U suit ot clothes.—To His Worship: Mullally . would not take the suit.—Counsel addressed the Court on the merits of the case, and HlsWor-. ship, taking the whole of the evidence Into ■- consideration, gave judgment for plaintiff, fill. 1 § 6s. less £8, contra aosount; ,'balance £5s sa, costs £3 6s.

(Left Sitting).

POLICE COURT.-This day.

(Before Messrs Hurst and Prime, 3.V'e.) RE-'n_cro_iy B_AM_._..-Kai'l Larson, N-H Neilson. aad Frederick Hartley, seamen on board tbo British ship "Arabella," vno charged with wilful disobedience of lawful commands on the 17th instant; also, with . damaging the ship's binnacle, value £10, by throwing it overboard,—Sergeant Gamble prosecuted; and tbe oharge having been proved . to the satisfaction of the Bennh. the prisoners . were sentenced to three weeks'imprisonment with hard labour. The oharge ot damaging the binnacle, was withdrawn, on an agreement to pay dam-go __ 10s and costs, This was alt tho busing*)--,

THE AUCKLA.ND EVEKIJNG STAA. THURSDAY. APRIL 20



Iff -^r I-.-.IAM-RATTBAY _~ Has now Opened his . j NEW STOCK j oy J* jj CHOICE FASHIONABLE ■aur GOODS -M- FOR THK AUTUMN T» Tji BEASON, A-rjr Whioh have been carefully seleo- VV ted by his own Buyer in Tthe Beat London and Paris Houses. T A . — II U f Stylish Paris Millinery Am Handsome afantles and Paletots JL Fashionable Costumes to suit all YTT Classes U Ladles' and Girls' Waters, all I M sizes an 4 prioes Velvets, Velveteens, Velour, I-vr Broche, and Plushes I if. Silks and Latins for Dresses and I S Trimmings j Foul 6 Clothß, Cashmeres, Cash- / Gmirettes, and Serges £200 worth of Colored Dress Na Fringes at wholesale prices \J Ribbons, Scarfs, Laces, Ladies' On Bags and Pookets w Messrs: J, & li. Morley's Hosiery, Wr\ ln their latest styles MJ A splendid line of Twilled Cotton S Sheetings at a little over cost prices ■s __ TT 7." t\ N.H.-»lvo per cent, discount O B S^ e a_dto^a 8r^ naUpnl^« " W '. ■ -_z ■ . Note the Address; < P I ir.,180,-.IB3,QUEEN'4.TBBKr ! W I ' AU-KUTO,



| apeoi-J Adv-r-iaemeo-B I Seeds i Sebdsi Seeds i W. J. Hill * C 8: Have JUST Landed their NEW^SEASON'S CLOVERS, whioh are of Very Superior Quality. White Clover. English and Dntoh Red Clover. English and Amerioan Cawgraaa, Engli-h and Amerioan Alajke, Timothy. Trefoil, Rapo Lucerne, Linseed, &c, Sec, So. Having purchased prior to the rise, enables them to offer the above at wholesale rates. Inapeotlon Invited. Also. Poverty Bay Rye Grass, machine dreaaed a splendid sample Southern Rye Grass. Italian Rye Graaa Cooksfoot, Prairie Grass, Poa Proetenßla And all other kinds of Agricultural and Garden Seeds, BONEDUST! BONEDUST At the City Council's desire, we have deter mined to dear out our preaent stock, and in order to do ao quiokly. we havo redoeed the prices for oaah. Our quotatlona are from mto tfi aocordlng to quantity and quality. In Stock:: Bell's Celebrated 1 inch and Boneflour ; Sydney 2 Btar and 3 Star Bon-dost and Boneflour; and a limited quantity of Sop pet's local manufacture. We have alao for Sale: 2 New Robey'a 6 and 8 hup. Englnea and Thrashers Coulter- Drills Kearaley. Combined Reaper and Mower Cornear Patent H.P. Ohaff-outter Alao, Corbett ft Peel's manufacture Double-furrow Plouaha, well worth Inspection Single furrow Ploughs, Horse Hoea Cultivators, Boilers and Clod-orUßhera Wlnnowera, Cheese Presses Cheesemakera, Chaff-cuttera (amall) Sec, tec. Sec Also, Feed and Seed Oats, Maize, Barley, Flour. t harps, Oatmeal, Chaff, Bran, Fowl Wheat, tec Sec Sea. Prime Samples of Ploked Table Potatoea GUANO. Peruvian, Ohlendorff's, Dissolved Peruvian Maldon Island. Huon Island, and other Che mical Manures. W. J. H 5"" &C° 101, QUEEN-STREET, Anokland. KATEY DEAR,—I want a Hunting Watoh like youra. Where did you bay It 1 Why, at F. H. Lewisson's, and it cost only £1 10a, and goea to the minute. Ho haa Dozens of them. Shop closes at two o'olook on Saturdays. -. F B iKwiaaoN, JEWELL-., Q.nKEN-BTRK_T, . AMERICAN GOODQ (Just Arriv-d) ON SALE BY GARLICK ,Q- OBAN WELT, GABLICK 05 CRANWELL. I_l.



*. Spindle Grecian CHAIRS i-hairm, I York do. 00. -ti, Kxtra Washington 80. r.ANm.fi ' Bent Qoinoey Do. IbS- (Oak Ulnlnn Do. nini».inni Dounlas (Arm) Do. 0A .w. I ChUdren's High Do. „„!'SJ.-fc. American Wood r-RADLE3 Mew -orir. Fancy Carpet ghairh , American FKKAMBULATORS The Trade supplied. garlick & cranwell, City Hall Arcade. AUSTRIAN fIBKNT WOOD FURNITURE Now Landing, ex Crownthorpe— *. Ladles' Kaoy and Rocklnt. Chain I Gents' Do, and Do, Do. I Shop Chairs and Piano Stools w .„ Knftlish Hlroh Folding Chain, aow with or without Arms t _m.T_n I English Carpet B*oldlng Chain, . -AST-ma . w ith High Backs Bx I Just opssran Uf— C» n vtr w L Drawing-room "furniture, k v w m- *- Black and Goldt Walmlt and mamiDi Fanoy Pointed Whatnots THOU.. _". Davell p ortg> cflee TaMeg -.. _ Tapestry and Brusaels Carpets Lrom Ladiea' Occaalonal Chairs (for t_.~^„~ Drawing-room) London. New Deslgna in Cornices Do. Do. Cretonnes New Fringes for Mantle Shelves, J Corniceß, Tables TOILET WARS, to arrive ex Pareora. NEW CARPETS, do. do. do. NEW DESIGNS IN LINOLEUM, to arrive ez Arabella. Oak Drama-boom Suite Frames Just RECKITBD. WHOLESALE~AND RETAIL /GARLICK & QRANWELL, ' GENERAL HOUSE FURNISHERS AN I CABINETMAKERS, i Queen-street and Lornb-street, Anckland. , \X7ANTED.-Have you seen the Sllve; TV Bracelets at ?s? Eight Shllllnga each Good genuine Silver I Ma bought me a Fair such ducks—at F. H. LEWISSON'S, Jeweller. Opposite the Union Bank, Qneen-atrcet. rpHORNTON, SMITH AND FIRTE HAVE FOR SALE : • 'iCrown" Flour, in saoks, 100*8andfiO'a I "Champion" „ ' „ „ „ "Cantab' „ „ „ „ Sharps Bran Fowl Wheat Wharf Mux, Anokland. . QMITIi AND ARNOLD ARCHITECTS. i OLD CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, M««MtfßfeM«p3tf«tf«l_s(_jS(_!SSSSSS£S opoppppooooooooooooooooooc H_h_._.HH_.HHH_.HH-hHHHHHH-.HHE-i_._: qqqqqbquqooooooooooooooooc , _ <^&.hfe&.f_^ri ,_ < _iii_i&.ii_ife ( &.&._ < &._(fei,s,s c-O3i3oo_iaae_i_i_iOßc-oc_oc_cs_io_i_ic ; iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiigMsaagagas ' BaaS3wSBSBE_.SSESS33a3-a3S__E ■ 3SSS3SSSSSSSSSS3SSSSSSSSS 1882 \Y_-n~ra 50 cases 50 The first portion of the NEW GOODS for'thi Seaßon are now on view, amongat which ar Borne Magnificent Lines of BOYS' ANI YOUTHS'CHEAP SUITS. Parents and Guardians will find it advan tageous to make an Early Selection. 'The STOCK of MEN'S CLOTHING ii simply anperb, and the Variety of HATS HOSIERY, SHIRTS, BLANKETS, FLAN NEIjS, &c„ second to none in New Zealand. Auokland Branch: QUEEN-STREET Opposito Theatre Royal; And at Albert-street, Thames, J. FITZSIMONS, Manager, P9PP9PPPPP99B9PP9 Q9 QPPP aQ£ -I-.NNNNN-JNNNti.N-.t.t.e.-.NNSNNNNK iiiiliiiiliiili SHSPSSS-.SSH§SHg_._.E.E.H*g-.H™S JUST REOEIVED Ex Crownthorpe and Arabella, and Late Anlvals, * LABCtE BHIP_IIINTS OF BRUSSELS AND TAPBBTRIT Carpets. (ALL HEW PATTERNS). A Splendid ABBOrtment of Frenoh and Knellah CRETONNES. J LACE AND NET CURTAINS I In Great Variety. Brass and Iron Bedsteads and Cots, ' IRON VENETIAN BUNDS (all coloura), VERANDAH BLINDS. PERAMBULATORP, FURNITURE of every description In Btook and made to order. INSPECTION INVITED, "^INKS I7d jJALL, Wholesale and Retail q-i§!_~k!_m__kkrs and upholsterers, i .AIM? CARPET WAREHOUSEMEN, j " ' &HOMI i AND-STE_U_T.



Special Advertiflemenw. VIT E HAVE OPENED THIRTY-FIVE OASES CB" jyfEN's and JJoys' Clothing. MADE TO ORDER FOR THIS MARKET. ALSO, SEVERAL CASKS ob- MEN'S AND BOYS' WATERPROOFS, IN DIFFERENT TEXTURES, T riOSGRAVE AND #10. The true co-operative principle of doing buelneaa Ib to buy cheap for cash and sell oheap tor cash t thia, combined with a very low rent and email expenses, enables both the working man and tbe country. ottler to make hia money go further at Wm. H. Smith's Cheap Drapery Warehouse than any other house ln Auokland, Noto tho addreaa: Corner of Upper Queen and Alexandra atreots, opposite Army and Navy Hotel. Bee Wanted column.—[ADVT.] Smokera, whose Indulgence In the weed Ib continuous, Bhould use just such a cordial as Udoipho Woiar-'s _ohi_dam aromatio Sobnaffs, for theae palpable reasona: Tobacco dralna tne salivary glands and deranges the nervous organism. It is a powerful drug, that tolls on tho Btrongeac conatitution. It lnvitea dyspepsia, heartburn, indigestion, nausea, often bringing on tromors, and its fumes impair the vision. While thia elixir may obviate theae : results, it will certainly brace the system against , its perniolonß otreot"