SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

__ l ThlsEvenlng, 9.19 HIGH WATER jTo^ioJ^rMornlng, 10.10 BUNSKT.-Thlß Evening, 6 40 BUNRIBE.-To-morrow Morning. 6.M MOON'S AGB.-l_aßt Qnarter, 11th, 0.9 p.m.

ARRIVALS.

TO-DIV.

Glwelg, 8.8., Stephenson, irom Tauranga Wellington, s.a„ Farquhar, from Russell

Inwards Coib. wiait.-WaiDu, from Walpu, with 3'J pieces baulk timber; Totara, fro_a Talma, with 21 561 foet tirnoer; Pa»u, from Tairua. with 82,000 feet timber; Mercury, from Tairua! With 21,500 feet timber, 51 bags gum, 30 hides ; Lagoon, from Mangawal, with 27 aoo feet timber.

Outwards Coastwisir.-Paku, for Tairua, Meroury, (or iTalrua; Lagoon, for Ngunguru, Four Blaterß, for Thames. The s.B Glenelg will arrive from Tauranga about 6 o'clock this evening. Thee* Wellington arrived from RnpeU at 6 a.m. to^aj. Paißengars MMsrs McLeod, Williams. Kelly; Mesdames Snowden and _*H-i LevlMTaimley, Horns; Moßsrs Blade MdtaiK?W?Res Dowling. Harris, Pat ta^iSstewart. Bramley, Faithful. Brame, B. S^Ztera. Best »<» 22 steerage. The briganUne Aurora entered out at the Cußtoms ttxlay for Sydney via Talma. The f olio wing list of passengera by the Glenelg. fromTTanranaa. was omitted in our Thursdaj'B lm«^S^™Helps.MeßsrsMenger.Clarke. mti»,HcAlo.tet, Murray, Blmpkln., Camp bell, Mahoney, sdrapkins, Lvnoh, A»iML, J. Ryan. F. Wrlgley, Purdekjfijnitofc OTrry, Ellis, atretoh. Morrison, _Ml__fl(|Hal£T_ood.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

ARRIVAL& Haurakl, sj., Harvey, from Waltara Wallabl, lA, Leys, from Wangonul Macgregor, 8.8., Amodeo, from New Plymouth

The S.B. Haurakl arrived from Waltara yes terday forenoon, wllh 65 horses, 154 sheep, I tafflff. li paoksges butter, S2 paokagos sun dries, and Dr. Rlohards, Meeara Martyn, Chad wiok. and 13 others as passengers. She was to leave again this afternoon for Foxton direct. The ba Wallabl arrived from Wanganul about 10.30 a.m. to-day with 238 8h0ep,43 head cattle, and 40 pigs. The Union Compßny'a steamer Wanakeladuo from Bonthern porta about 10 33 a.m. to-morrow. She la announced to return South on Tuesday, atlr,m. The Northern Co.'s 8,8. Macgregor arrived at 11 o'clook thla morning from New Plymouth with two posaengers—Mr Butler and another. Oan_o-(i0 Backs bran and S tona sundrlea. She Is advertised to leave again on Tuesday lor Waltara. The ia Rowena proceeds to Wanganul at 1 p,m. on Tuesday next. Captain Harvey reporta that there was only 6 feet of water on the Waitara b*r when tne Haurakl earns out on Tuesday last.

The B.». Rowena towed the brigantlne Sua Breeze out of BoWanga on Thursday. She pro oeeds to Wellington with a load of timber, rht Cygnet loft at the same time, timber laden for Auokland.

COMMERCIAL.

Evswwa star Office, Saturday. JIB A BOCKLAHD'S WBBKLT BkKET.-

At the Haymarket on March 31 there was a large TODDI? if foider, whioh brought from 2a 3d to s Srowt; amall loads. 18s to !ba: and straw, las la IBsi ocr load. There was a fair number of banes yarded. consisting principally of an 1.-, Xrtoriorts consequently there was not a large businaas done. The portas advertised sold from £4 108 to £5 10s each. Several two-year-old madliun draught colts averaged £12 ss; SSuwn toStht horses, £17 to £26; light hSness horses and hooks, £5 to £11 10.. The horwComet brought £21.and Maid of Kiln £26 10». At the Haymarket hides maintained pre vlons values, and ranged from 3Jd to .M the lb. Hheepskins were In full numbers and prlcws rMuredfrom Is Id to 3s eaoh; tallow, 19s to 23s per owt, greasy wool, 7d to Tfa; washed wool, Mdoerlb. The sales of cattle at Walnkn and Pukekohe have been fudy supplied wllh atcck ota superior class, mostly well bred and In stood condition. There has been a Bteady de mand for them, and all brought forward sold. At Remuera, on Thursday, dairy oows were nlantlf ul, and In request, prices for good animals ranging from £7 10s to £10 ss. Store cattle In usual number and better value. Fat cattle in full supply, but generally light weights: last week's values fully sustains., being steady at 133, and a few were at higher values. Fat sheep were In moderate supply, and at higher values. Wethers were in demand at 3d the lb. Nt lambs were also In full supply, with a brisk Inquiry; prices ranged from 10a to lis. Not many fat pigs yarded, but an unusual supply of good stores sold freely at satisf actcry prices. Missus htotsr A_ro nolus's W__BM.T repdbt. Hones: Activity has again characterised tne market, and although a large number were > aided at the Durham yards on Friday, almost Without exception lota ,were cleared, and thsre remained an unsatisfied demand far young, strong, aotlveJhorse-.m'We quote hacks at from £7 to £18; light harness horses, from £11 to £16; BDriog-oart hones, £23. Cattle: There has b»ea quite an average number dlapoaed ot Prlo.s have generally Deen sustained, but in some low Instances vendors of stores had to submit to a slight decline. There was but a limited number of dairy atock yarded at Newmarket. Stores and fat beasts were plentiful; there was no material alteration in either dairy or *at Btook. but Btores were a little lower in value, parttoolarly rough animals In poor condition. At Papaknra on Wednesday, there was again a large number, principally Btores, and the slight depression in prices ex DtrSaneedl at Newmarket was more than re covered. We cuote:— Dairy cows, at from £7 to £10 sa: dry oows. from £3 5s to £1 12b 6d; calves, 23a to £1 10s; yearlings: 32s 6d to 47a 6d; two-year-old-heifera £4 7a 6d to £3 7s 6d; two year-old-Bteere. £212a Bd to £3 sa; grown steers, £18l8d to £112* 6d; beef, 23s to 253 per lOOlbs: Sheep: There has been an adequate aupp'y. and corresponding demand. For good wethers there was an upward tendency In price, and for BOrne pens la 81 per 81bs was given. Lambs insufficient for requirements, and Bold at from 10a to 17s. Pigs: Very few were yarded Prices nominal' Baiiks abd Co.'b Witkly Repobt. At Parawai. on Thursday, fat cattle were in very fall supply. At the opening of the market the prices were low. Several pens of veiy ohoioe Bteere fell to the purchasers at 20a por lOOlbs, but later on in the sale the values Im £ roved, c__d not infrequently 22s waa given for lferiora-iimals. An average market of good quality wethers sold freely at lis 2d to 15s each; lambs. 12s Cd to 16s each.

Mail Notice.

MAIIJ- Wttt CLOSB AS UNDSB.-

THIS DAY. For Mangawal, per Fingal, at 4|p.ra. Monday, 10th instant. For Walwera. per Robo CaaeyfiirtS ML .. For Norfolk Island, per Southern Cross, at

10 a.m. For Port Fitzroy, por Waterlily, at 2 p.m. For Tairua. per.Maglc, at 2 p.m. For Friendly Islands and Samoa, per Love-

spring, at 2 p.m. For Wangaparapora. per Makerau, at 2 p.m. For Thames, per Rotomahana. at 5.30 p.n_. For Coromandol, per Coromandel, at 5.30 p.m.

Tuesday, nth Instant, For Walwera, Hawaii, Omaha, and Matakana, per Rose Casoy, at 10 a.m. For Wanganui. per Rowona, at II a.m. For Waitara. uto.. per Macgregor, at 11 a-m. For Taranakl and Southern ports, par Wanakß,

For Russell, Kawakawa, etc, per Arawata, at

3 p.m For Whitiangi, per Flngal, at 3 p.m. For Russell, Kawakawa. Wangaroa. and Mongonul, per Glenelg, at 1.30 p,m. For Tauranga, Ohinemutu. and OpotiH, per

Wellington, at 4 p.m. , For Whangarei Heads, Walpu, Wangarel, and Mangapol, per Argyle, at 4 p.m. For Thames, por Kotomohana. at 3.30 p.m. 8. B. BIBS. Chief Postmaster. Chief Pcst-offloe. Auokland.

Meetings, Entertainments , Etc.

April 8,1882. Albert Hall—MrDoran'a New Entertainment, Negro Minstrels and Coailoilltles, 8 p.m, V.M.C.A.—Devotional Meeting, 7.30 p.m. French Literary Society, 7.30 p.m. St. Paul's and St. Sepulchre*—Evening Ser vices and Special Addresses, 7.30 p.m. Delegates of the Eight Houra'Demonstration, Working Men's Club, 7.30 p.m. Theatre RoyaL—"lt is Never too Lata to Mond," 8 p.m.

Temperance Hall.—United Band of Hope Practice. 7 p.m.

Notices to Correspondents.

Tixp. ykr.—lf yon make your complaint to the Council, we have no doubt it will be fairly investigated. R.T.G.— If you are a friend of the family, aa stated, you will readily perceive tho impro priety of fnrthar Btlrring up a painful subject. Action In matters of this kind most be left to private judgment. It Is not a proper toplo for newspaper controversy:

Birth.

Bi--I,i_.-On the 7th Instant, the wife of William

T. J. Bell of a son. LAMBBRT.-On March 26. tho wife of MrM, G. Lambert of a aon.

Death.

BROWN.-At Devonport, Nathan David, Bon of Wm. Hoile Brown. Fnnaral at 3.30 to-morrow: HALL.—At hi., residence, Chnrch-etrO'it, One hunga, on April 7. William Hall, aged 77 years, late of Coote Hill, Couaty Cavan, Ireland.— Homo »ap_ra please copy. The fuaeral will Iwivo at 2 pm. to-morrow (Sunday), for tbe Church of England ceme tery, Symonis street. KYLe.-On the 7lh April, 1882, John Kyle, late of Ireland, agod 21 years. The funeral will leave the Provincial Hos pital at 33 p.m. tomorrow (Sunday), 9th inst. Friends are leaneclfnlly Invited. LOCK.—On the 7th April, at the roßldenoo of G. Peenon. Earangahape Road, Alice X.. daughter of Mr. R. Look, of Mount Albsrt, aged 8 years, McLACiIt_AN.-On the 6th Inatant, at the Pro vincial Hospital, Charles MoLaohlan, aged 11 years. Tbe funeral will leave tho Hospital at 3 ' p.m. to morrow. Friends are lnvltod. NORRIE.-On April Btb, Henry Norrlo, aged 3* years. The fonaral will leave his late residence Wynyard-atreet.Brigh ton,Parnell, to-morrow, Sunday, at 2.30. Friends plesso accept this Invitation.

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

SATURDAY, APRIL 8, 1882.

For tho came that lacks assislaac.. For the wrong that needs resistance For the future in the distance. And the good that we can do.

WE referred th« other day to tho apread ot I'larrikinism" in the city, aud indicated what we deemed to be the duty of parents in regard to the evil. We at tho aame time ad vanced the viow that it was in tha power of the State to do something to arrest the growth of a criminal class in tha com munity, which it ia evident must be tha outcome ot youthful lawlessness. Criminals are as burdensome upon the State as paupers are, besides continually menacing the security of property and person; and if by any means It Is possible to prevent any section of the community lapsing into crime, any expendi ture to that end—even a very con siderable expenditure—would be in the direction of a wise economy. Quite apart from the philanthropic aspect of the sub ject, it ia a most short-sighted policy under which people are allowed to grow up as enemies to the commonwealth—not only useless members of society, but dangerous as well; not only failing to contribute any thing towards tho common good, but cost ing large sums of money to watch and restrain them. The Government of New Zealand has so far recognised Its duty in this important matter as to provide a free education for every child in the colony, By this means a very important point is gained, and would be more effectually gained If the compulsory clauses of the Act were rigorously enforced in the case of careless parents and refractory children, Bat to all intents and purposes the State ceases its efforts as soon as children reach the age of thirteen years. It has given them a sound secular education, it has watched over their career so far with a fatherly interest; but at that age it casts them forth upon the world, and trusts to the chapter of accidents to develop them into good citizens. Thus left at a most critical period of life, all school discipline removed at a time when moat children are growing beyond parental control, it is not surprising that many go wrong, or that parents, accustomed to have everything done for them in regard to the training of their family, prove either unwilling or unfitness to perform the task suddenly imposed npon them. We da not say that paternal government should go the length of " coddling " people by assisting them in all the duties ot life; but we hold that having brought np chil dren so far, it shonld not suddenly cast them off without giving them very material help to help themselves. Onr idea 1b that In the public schools of the colony there should be a system of rewards for diligence, adeptness, and good con duct, much more extended than at pre sent prevails, and mostly taking the form of jcholarahips at secondary schools, science classes, schools of design, or technical training establishments under Government control. Those pupils who do not by merit obtain scholarships would be free to join such classes on payment of moderate fees; and for the convenience of thoee at work during the day, science and drawing achoola ahould be open in tho evening. In these schools, again, there shonld be a system of rewards open to deserving students, in the shape of University Scholarships for those ' desirous of pursuing learning, and in the form of certificates of merit for others desir ing to find employment in the public service of the country. There is here, as elsewhere, the old tendency to fill Government posts with the nomi nees of those in power or possessed of monetary influence, and the examina tion test only half secures the objectin view, which is to procure the best talent available. So long as a great proportion of the native talent of the colony is allowed to lie unde veloped, or, what is worse, to develop into " larrikinism " and ultimate crime, so long it is evident will the State fail In its duty, and bo long also will it be deprived of the services of many of the best minds in the country. With all children (including those of " larger growth ") the love oi approbation is the most powerful incentive to exertion ; for those of tender years it proves effec tive when discipline fails, and when the sense of duty is dulled; and the same in centive has produced some of the graatest acts' of heroism inscribed on the page of British history, When Nelson ran his

famoas signal along the licet under his command, it was not so much the iv junction to duty as the reminder that "England expected" it, that nerved the arms and fortified the hearts of the noblo force under his command. By emulation, the best resilts have ever been produced, and by Buch means, if by nny, will our youthful population be led to turn their atteution to more ennobling pursuits. The means em ployed would, of course, vary with the cir cumstances of a district. In a mining popu lation, there would naturally be instituted schools of mining, surveying, pio_ pecting, assaying, &c , and in an agricul tural community, agriculture, botany, &c , would form the chief branchesof instruction. In cities, drawing, architecture, mechanic?, and the various Industrial sciences should be taught; and there sh»uld also be classes in chemistry, physiology, geolojy, and botany, with excursions to the country for those desirous of acquiring a practical knowledge of the two Utter sciences. It it is objected tbat we take by far too ex tended a view of the duty of the State iv respect to this question, our reply is that facts show the necessity for people being assisted to such studies—the most con spicuous fact being the failure of tho exist ing system to train up our youths to fit them for becoming in all cases useful mem bers of the community. And if it be said that tho Co3t of tho State under taking these duties would be very great, we would reply that the profit would more than counterbalance the outlay, not only in the saving of expenditure on criminals, but in the great addition to the general wealth which would accrue from properly-trained men and women being placed in all positions requiring special knowledge or skill.

Easter-Day.

EABTER-DAY, as it annually recurs, is fitted to awaken rellections on how curious and anomalous is this humau nature of ours, and on how a large per ccntage of Enor is mixed with our highest conceptions of Truth. The ostensible anuivcrsary of the resurrection of our Lotd, as which it i. obsetved by all sections of tho Christian Church, Kastor-Day in our language derives its name from the Saxon eoddess Eostre, as in the French its name is taken from tho Hebrew Paschu, or p.issovcr, and it is questionable, lv the modern obsetvanco of the day, whether the Christian, the Pagan, or the Hebrew clement moat predominates. \Ve incline to the belief that it is, in tbe main, a relic of Pagan ceremonies, both iv its essential uaturc aud in the form of its observance; being, in fact, one of those heathen festivals which tho early lathers of the Chtistian Church had not the powor to eradicate, and as its associations were such that it could not bo wholly retailed by a Christianised cammunity.they cleverly compromised the matter by adaptiug the celebration to the iuciilents of the Resurrection. This being so, v joyful feint, observed by thousand* us tha truo anniversary of Chriit's triumph over Death, is in fact nothing nitre than a mutilated Pagan rite, the coutinuanco of which under Christian sanction is a very curious instance ot religious evolution. The pedigree of tho hot cress bun, which la so devoutly devoured 0:1 Good Friday, has beeu ingeniously traced to a pr.ctico spoken of by tha Prophet Jeremiah (eh. 8, v. 18), whet ho says, that " the womeu knead their dough to inako cakes to the Queen of Heaven;" but tho word "bun" itself has an older if less orthodox genealogy—being derived from an Egyptian ro.t. Certalu cakes baked by this ancieut people were horned, to symbo lise the national ox-worship, nnd wcro called hous, whenco came "boun" and finally "bun." Tho fact that the Goo.l Friday buns in England wcro formerly baked entirely without yeast forms a link of connection with tho Jewish "feast of unleavened bread;" but in this ceremonial eating there docs not seem to bs even a traco of Christian observance. The ancient Chriitian Fathers called Easter "Tho Pnssago of the Lord," and this designation of tho seison su.rg.-jts some remarkable coincidences, which ate made the groundwork for an exhaustive theory of Easter celebration. It is con tended that the Easter rejoicings were originated under the sway of the worshippers of tho sun, to celob-.ite the Vernal Equinox, marked by the " passing of the Bun" over tho Lino towards the North, Thia notifies tho commencement of tbo rejuvenating influences of spring in Northern latitudes, and is symbolical of the triumph of Good over Evil. Plutarch testi fies to this being ono of the grandest celebrations of the aucient Egyptian.; and reading people do not require to b« re reminded of the fact that a great many of tho doctrines of Christinnity seem to have been foreshadowed in the re ligious beliefs of that primitive race. It ia further to be noted that at this period of the year the sun enters the sign of tho zodiac known as the Kam, which the ancient Persians called the Lamb. The date fixed for the celebration of the Venial Equinox was tbe 25th of March, exactly 3 months after the ceremonies which marked the Winter Solstice on tho 25th of Decem ber, aod which tho Egyptians, Persians, Greeks, and Romans observed in different ways, as the birthday of the Sun G id. Iv different mythologies, this deity i) personified under a variety of names. The hymn of Martianu. Capellus thus apostrophises the God of Day:-"The inhabitants of Latium call thee Sun ; the Greeks name thee Phcebus, others Bacchus; the inhabitants of the banks of the Nile came thee Serapis, those of Memphis call thee Usiris ; the Persians call thee MithM, Thou art Atys iv Phrygia, Am mon in Lybia, Adonis in Phcenicia; thus the whole world adores thee," As preying that the sun was recognised by enlightened Pagans as tho supreme object of worship, it may also be mentioned that Plato calls the orb of day "the Sou of the Supreme Being, whom he begot, resembling Him self." The eating of eggs, and the use in sports of fancifully-coloured kinds called Paste or Pace eggs (from the French Pasqut or Paque— Easter), which used to prevail at this season, was understood to be symbolical of the resurrection—the triumph of Life over Death; and the not yet defunct superstition that the aun dances on Easter Day, though a plain proof of the Pagan origin of the observance.is explained las denoting the belief that Nature joins in rejoicing over the glories of the Resurrec tion Morn. The often-quoted lines of Sir 1 John Suckling on his lady-love refer to the common belief —

" Aud oh, sho dances such a way, No sun upon an Easter-Day Is half so fair a sight;

and leas than twenty years a?o a clergyman in Devonshire wrote to " Notes and Queries" giving tho declaration of an old woman in bis parish that on Easter morning she saw the sun "whirling round and , round, and every now and then jumping " (and nhe indicated with her band an up right leap of about a yard). Those of our readers who wish to test the truth of this snperstition might do worse than get up at sunrise to-morrow morning, and under certain atmospheric conditions they will see that the sun actually does appear to leap and flicker; or if they observe Sol (as Easter worshippers uaually do) reflected in a pool of water, they will find that a ripple on the surface of the liquid will give the aun the appearance of dancing, Many people may thick it of little conse quence how the festival originated, its modernised purpose having obtained a fitm hold on the hearts of the people. The Christian fathera, no doubt, acted wisely in spiritualising and directing to higher ends the deeply-rooted customs of the people among whom they laboured. But while we have thus no fault to find with the purely holiday aspect of Eaater, nor yet with Its associatioii with oui most sacred concerns, it is enly right that people should clearly understand tho origin and nature of the festival which they celebrate, and the significance of the customi which they con foam to at this time.

The "Herald" to-day says:-"No differences have taken place amongst Miniatera, nor iudeed has there been ny other cauße for Mr Hall's resolve to retire from office than the impaired state of his health," We are surprised that our contemporary will continue to lend its columns for political purposes to a statement which it must know to be untrue. What was there in Mr Hall's Illness to cause the sudden change in Minisserial movements, and the sending of the Hinemoa, post haste to Auckland. And why did Mr Bryce go on to Wanganui, in stead of continuing his journey to Wellington, the place where he should properly be found on the eve of a cri-is involving the fate of the Cabinet. It is useless to attempt to disguise the fact that the crisis was pre cipitated by a very serious divi sion in the Ministerial Camp. Whether the Premier is going to Christchurch now to tender his resignation to the Governor, or because the unpleasantness has been smoothed over, the next few days will un doubtedly disclose,

The dingy race whioh has been fixed to take place in the harbour ou the 22nd inst. is between Clarence Hewson and Thomas Hall (not Halliday), and the stakes aro £5 n side.

The members of St, Paul's choir are notilicd.by advertisement elsewhere, that a special practice takes place in the church to-night, commencing at 8 o'clock.

A musical competition is arranged for in connection with the Chriatchurch Exhibi tion, An advertisement on the subject appears in auother coluruu, directing in tending competitors to communicate with Heir Carl Schruitt.

It reflects no credit on the Auckland Rowing Club, which professes to be tho leading one in the province, to state that they have not entered for even one of the various races "vliich take place at the Pon sonby Regatta on Monday.

A Church of England service will be held to-morrow (weather pcrinitting)ou tbe Hospital lawn, and a sermon delivered by Bishop Cowic. The '' Te Deum " and selec tions from hymns, ancient and modoin, will be sung by a full choir, Mr Jones pre siding at the harmonium. The service will bo commenced at three o'clock.

A six-year old boy, son of Mr Alexander Wilson, of Northcotc, fell from a haystack ou Tuesday evening, and broke his arm. He was conveyed to tho Hospital, where the arm was placed in splints by Dr. Cooper, the house surgeon.

A series of pugilistic contests—with the gloves, of course—has becu arraoged to take placo at the Lorne-streot Hall on Tuesday night. A silver cup, a gold medal, and two silver medals have been otl'ereii by Mr Jem Mace for competilon, and sixteen persons have given in their miiiics as competitors.

A boy named McCracken was riding a horse on the racecourse, last Wednesday morning, when he fell off, breaking his light arm and left thigh bone. He was conveyed to his uncles residence, where Dr Pnrchas set the broken bones. The lad is now remarkably well.

Mr H. S. F. Pezzer's last lecture in Auckland will bo delivered tonight before the French Literary Society, tho subject being " Charles Dickcus and his Worus, considered from a French point of view." The lecturer's well-known ability and tho interesting nature of his subject should conspire to secure a large attcudaace.

A cab accident happened in Syniouds street ou Thursday evening. Tho vehicle in question was being driven by Mr Mc- Lauchiiin, who had his foot on the brake, when it gave way, and he fell over on the roadway. The horses bolted with th* carriage down tho road, but were stopped by Mr Baker, surveyor, at tho back of St. Paul's Chinch.

Owing to the inclemency of the weather, and the few visitors in attendance at St. James's Hall, last night, it was resolved to postpone the fourth of Auckland Philhar monic concerts to sonic mure favourable evening. The members were nil in their nlnccsftttheappointcdliour.butitwouldhavo been an act of folly to have sung to empty seats. The several practices have been pro mising, aud a good concert is anticipated.

The prograaime of tho Panmure conc«rt and soirnc, which appears to-aight, is both choice and attractive. Several selections, both vocal and iHstrumeatal, have not boon beard in Auckland for a considerable period, and should draw a large audience, Some private vehicle, will leave Auckland, on Monday evening, shauld tho weathor prove at all propitious, together with an omuibus from Crowther's yard, at 6 p.m.

Easter-day, which this year falls on 9th April (to-morrow), may happen on any date from the 22ad March to the 25ih April. The following is the rather confusing rule, depending upon difficult and abstruse calcu lations, by which the date of this festival Is fixed.-—"Tho first Sunday after the first full moon which happens on or next after the twaoty-first of March is Easter Day : but if the full moon happens on a Sunday, then it is the Sunday following."

Mr John Thornton opened his now tmtchar'. s-hop to-day in Church-street, Devonport, with a fine show of meat. Mr 'Ibomsou, who is a young beginner, modestly hepes to win.a sharo of public favour by courtesy and attention.

Sunday services are announced in the usual column. Devonport Wcalcyan Church, sermons by the Hcv. G. W, Spcnce, tho newl> appointed minister of the district; Cook-street Meeting House, Mr Henry Exley, of Nebraska, U.S , G. 30, "Tho Final Resurrection;" St. David., Symonds-strcot, discour. c by Key, T. Mc- Kcnzie Eraser, ai. A., evening, " A Sleep less Night;" Lome-street Hall at 11, Rev. S. Edger ; Thaatre service for tho people at 8 p.m.

To the Editor : Sir,—Permit mc, on be half of Mr James Mace, to atatc through your valuable journal that ho bos, as yet, made no arrangements ns to his uppearanco at the fair which is about to be held at North Shore on Easter Monday, nor has he given any person nuthority to use his name in connection therewith. As appears by your advertising columns, Mr Maco has en gaged tho Lome-street flail, whero a glove contest will take place on Tuesday evening next, Mr Mace intending giving away a silver enp for the best heavy-weight boxer, also a gold medal to the best light-weight, iv addition to his giving prizes to the . ccond best mcv in each division,— I am, &c, H. Eccles.

Tho trial of Michael Kyan at the Supreme Court, on Thursday afternoon, for an indecent assault upon a child of 12 years, named Lucy Hallanc.at Aratapu (Northern \Vairca),on the 6th of January last,resulted in the jury finding a verdict of "guilty of the assault," the foreman, however, explain ing that they were not quite satisfied as to tho acts of indecency. His Honor pointed out that under those circumstances It was quite competent for them if they so willed to return a verdict of " guilty of common assault." Th 6 jury again retired, but very soon afterwards returned with the verdict indicated by His Honor. A sontence of nx months' Imprisonment with hard labour was dealt out. The Court then ad journed till Wednesday next,when either the arson or tbe manslaughter case will be taken.

The entertainment under the manage ment »f. Mr P, Daran was favourably patronised on Thursday evening, a large number of listeners being present, The programme was quite new, and contained several really good comic and sentimental songs, such as an overture and chorus by the minstrels, " Our Native Land"; " Dear Little Jessie" (eong), by Mr T. Robson ; " Jeremiah Brown (comic(, by Mr J. Mettam ; "Tho Fire in the Grate," by Mr J. W. Marshall; "Old Annt Jemima" (comic), by Mr T. McAneny; and "The Little '->ne that Died" (ballad), by Mr A. J. Campbell, the first part con cluding with the "Parihaka Volunteers." The Ivlettam Brothers and Tom Margetts presented a portfolio of meanderings in tee South, and character songß. Mr Doran, on the principle " never give up," has drawn np an entirely new programme for this evening, and has engaged thoso talented li.tlo melodist*, Miescß May and Daisy Thornton. It will be remembered that May Thornton was eminently success ful in her natural delineation of Eva in ,! Uncle Tom's Cabin." The farce of " Nigger Flirtations" will bo performed to night.

A meeting of the Local Board of Health took place at the conclusion of the City ; Council meeting on Thursday night, His Worship the Mayor presiding. The other members present were:—Messrs Aickin, Crowther, Waddel, Hemus, Montague, Fleming, and Thompson. Messrs Hesketh and Richmond wrote on behalf of Mr John Marshall, and in reply to the Board's direction that he should take s.eps to abate certain nuisances on his property in Quetn street, they explaining that a boarding house keeper, named Powell, held a lease of the property, apd that their client therefore could not at present interfere, bnt tbat he intended to erect new buildings there as soon as tho lease expired. It was decided not to stay the contemplated legal proceedings against Mr Marshall. The Sanitary Inspector reported that since his last report, on the 16th of March, there had been reported by the medical men in the city twenty-five cases of mea.lcs, one of scarlet fever, three of scarlatina, and two of typhoid, The In spector also recommended the purchase of a hospital chair, to cost about £15; besides reporting further that he had given notice for sixteen closets to be constructed in ac cordance with the Public Health Act. that a petition has been received, signed by sixty-one residents within the city, com plaining of the smell from the bone mill in Freeman's Hay, and that the nuisance in Wynyard-streeet was caused by the want of a water-way to carry off the drainage from Havelock-street. The question of obtain ing a hospital chair was referred to the Hospital Surgeon f o report upon, and it was decided to obtain legal opinion on the bone mill nuisance. A number of letters com plaining of the manure stores were re ceived, and on the Mayor's motion the In spector of Nuisances was directed to visit all these places for the purpose of reporting on them, This was all the business,

Sabbath school anniversary sermoaa in connection with the Franklin road Primi tive Methodist Church will be held to morrow, wid on Easter Tuesday the annual tea-meeting.

The Philharmonic Society had to post pone their concert last night, in conse quence of the weather.. It will now take place on next Friday, the 14th April.

The revised jury list was presented before Mr Macdonald,the Resident Magsatrate,at noon to-day with only one objection, whwh was allowed on Dr. Macdonald'a medical certificate to the effect that the objector was unlit to serve owing to physical in firmities,

Mr _.airburn, junr., surveyor, was brought to town to-day in custody of Con stable Inger, having been committed for trial at Port Albert en a charge of being illegally oa the premises of the Rev. Mr Gittos, ot Otamatoa. The case, which is reported in another column, is of a very remarkable character,

A notorious thief, named John Pepper, was arrested thiH morning on the charge of stealing a bridle, the property of Mr Hats well. The alleged offence is said to have been committed some time ago, and Pepper succeeded in eluding the vigilance ot the police for a period. He will be brought up at the Police Court on Monday next.

A new "Salutaria" (arranged as a quartette), composed by Herr Carl Schmitt, will be Bung at St. Patrick's Cathedral to morrow evening.

Mr C. B, Andrew will open a day nnd night school, on the 11th inßt., also a separate evening class for girls at 6.30, and a class for young men at 9 p.m. Young per.'ons desirous of improving them selves in arithmetic, and the rules of a sound commercial and useful education, should seize the opportunity offered by Mr Andrew.

In consequence of the wet weather the Artillery Band were not able.to ploy up at the Hospital this afternoon, but will take the first opportunity of fulfilling their pro mise. The Band will meet at the fircbell, Grey-street, at 9.45 on Monday morning to proceed to the Englishe Fayre, North Shore.

Tenders for a six-roomed house in Wel lington-street were opened to-day at Mr W. F. Hammond's office as follows :—Mr Brabazon, £209 ; G. Banks, £220 ; Hew bju (informal) £225 ; Flewellyn, £230 ; J. Dull, £207: H. T. Jones, £294, The lowest, Mr Brabazon's, waa accepted.

There are at present four cases of typhoid and two of scarlet fever nt the Hospital. All the cases are convalescent.

The Water Police require an owner for a "swag" containing several blankets aud rugs, found on the Queen-street wharf early this morning.

A meeting of the Cure UoJdmlnig Com pany was held to-day, Mr J. B. Morpeth presidiag, when a resolution was pa.ted voluntarily winding up the company, Mr R. Home was appointed liquidator.

Information has been received that Te liana Tiribuma, a Maori, was killed by hia nephew, Tamati Puru, on Wednesday evening, at Waiomatatini, near Awanui, East Coast. The parties had a fight, and the prisoner hit his uncle with a blunt in strument, inflicting a wound which re sulted in death. Captain Prince leaves by the next steamer to hold an inquest.

The senior scholars ot the young women's class in connection with the Berets ford-street Sunday-school went to North cote yesterday for the purpose of enjoying a social picnic, but the downpour ing rain destroyed all hopes of a garden party under the trees, The yonng ladies, however, were made comfortable at Mr Deaby'a store, and enjoyedtho picnic as best they could under the circumstances. Another party, intent upon a family picnic iv Mr Lind't paddock, wore made happy in Mrs Lind's drawing-room at Bay View House. The licv. E. N. Bree has had a recurrence of his former sickness—excessive bleeding from the nose and determination of blood to the head.

Mr Kaymond (son of Captain Kaymond, of Otngo) has been drowned while out on a surveying expedition.

The Nelson volunteers, to the number of IS4, under Major Pitt, havo arrived at Wanganui, to take part in the Easter encampment.

The brigaatino Maria Virginia, which put into Chathama, on her voyage from Peru to Lyttelton, and was there taken possession of by the underwriters, has ar rived at Lyttelton.

Three severe shocks of earthquake wero fait at Wellington and as far -North aa Wanganui on Thursday at 4.10 p.m. No damage.

Charles Alexander Martin, formerly lessee of the Park Hotel, was found guilty at the Supreme Court oil Thursday evening of receiving stolen goods, well knowing them to have been stolan, via., the wiocs, spirits, etc., stolen by John Ormstein from the store of __. U. Nathan. The jury, in finding this verdict, however, recommended the prisoner to the leniency of tho Court, as they believed he bad no felonious intent in his first transaction with Ormstein, only being involved in hia guilt subsequently. After Mr E. Heaketh had been heard in mitigation of sentence, Bis Honor passed judgment in the following terras :— Charles Alexander Martin, you have been found guilty of " receiving " Iheso goods, "knowing them to have been stolen." The paying is absolutely a true one that iv such casta " the receiver is as bad, if not worse, than the thief." There would be tower thieves If thero were fewer receivers of stolen property. You may have been lei into thia unwittingly. Probably it was your first transaction of the kind. It ia also probable that had yon refused to bo a party to such a transaction Ormstein might not himself havo proceeded further. But ire cannot tell how tbat might be. I shall give you the benefit of the recommendation of the jnry, and take into account your previous good character. I deem it my duty not to award you a less punishment than that awarded to Ormstein upon sum mary conviction, namely, riino months' im prisonment with hard labour.

Miss Carrie Godfrey's benefit takes place next Friday evening, the 14th of April, when a monster bill will be producad, viz., comic opera, " Cups and Saucers," a " grand vocal and instrumental concert," aud an amusing comedy, " Perfection." This comedy was, wo believe, first pro duced in London with the following caat t —Sir Chas. Paragon, Hon. W. Liite; Chas. Paragon, Lcrd Gresley; Sam, Viscount Castorpagh ; Susan, Lady Sophia Gresley; Kate O'Brien, "Perfection," Marchioness of Londonderry, The' Comedy Company now playing at the Theatre Royal will perform this comedy for the benefit, with Miss Carrie Godfrey in the title rOle of "Perfection." The comic opera will be produced nader the direction of Mr Angelo Forrest, who will conduct on this occasion. Tbe grand vocal and instrumental concert will consists of operatic selections, songs, ballads, and solos, by all the leading artists in the musi cal profession of Auckland. Mr W. Thomp son, the champion cornet soloist ot Austra lia, intends playing the selection that gained him the honour of that title at the greatExi hibition contest held at Sydney, and we hear that. the recognised cornet player of Auckland, Mr J. McComish, and Mr Thompson will perform a duet together. Everything tends to make the programme one of the grandest ever presented in Auck land. This will be the last opportunity of hearing Miss Carrie Godfrey in Auckland, as sbe leaves by the outgoing mail for America to pursue a course of study in Italy. No doubt she will have a bumper houae, and this appears more than probable from the fact that the tickets for her benefit are booking very fast.

ACCIDENT AT PONSONBY.

A. Man has his Spine Severed.

An accident of a most deplorable nature happened on Thursday afternoon to a slater named Frederick Ellisdon, He was en gaged about fonr o'clock in constructing a scaffolding around the addition which is being made to Mr W, Anderson's house in Ponsonby Road. After he had got it almost completed, the planks gave way, and Ellisdon fell a distance of abont 15 feet. The accident was observed by Hugh Gray, a workman on the top of the house, and he gave the alarm. Some of the other men picked him np in an unconscious state, and it was seen at a glance that his injuries were ot a most serious nature. A spring-cart was obtained, and he was driven at once to the Hospital. Mr Bryce dressed a scalp wound caused by concussion with a drain-pipe, and in the meantime Dr. Philson was sent for. He made an examination upon bis arrival, and found that tbo spinal cord had been severed about the centre of the back. No hope whatever of his recovery could be held out, and although still alive, he cannot linger more than a few hours. Ellisdon is,4l years of age, and resided in William-street. He has a wife and live children, the eldest of whom is only thirteen years sdd,

SPORTING.

By ARGUS,

In my notice o£ the Steeplechase candidates in Thursday's issue, I credited Mr Joe Gallagher, our well known bookmaker, with being the owner of Te Whetn. Such is not the case, as the horse belongs to Air Joseph Gallagher or ifte acceptances for the Tradesmen's Handi cap and Hurdles, are very satisfactory. Maid of Honor still looks a good thing for the former, while Catch 'Em and Lone Hand ought to race for the Hurdles, though.if Grey Mqmusis sent. he ought to be very clobo to the winner at the finish.

MORNING GALLOPS.-YESTERDAY MORNING.

Ono has to be a very early bird this weather to catch a view of the first workers on the courso. I was there by a quarter to five,when the only light available was that of the pale-faced moon, and yet I found that Louie and Amazon had had a gallop before my arrival. It cant have been much, though, for 20 minutes later, while still so dark as to make It a difficult matter to dlcccrn what colour a horse was, even when passing close to you. Louie, Virgmla Water and Amazon were started at the top ot the straight, and went ii eyes out from tho jump. Amazon was pulled off after going a mllo, and the other two went rouud again, finishing up a clinker, of which Virginia seemed to have slightly the best, but both wero ridden out; and if Lome had her handicap weight np and hung on as she did, it says a deal for her bliow on Monday. Grey Momua went twice round with George Williams up, and moved in a stylo tbat pleased me very much. He has in hia present form every appearance of troubling hia company on tho day. Day had Ouida, Wild Dayrell, Florin and Katipo, who all cantered, Wild Dayrell subse quently going a good breathor alone. Bob Thorpe had Paramena out, and (with Johnny Thorpe upjsont him two miles at a rattling pace. He is going really well; and will have a bid for some of the events of this meeting. Jack Thorpe treated Lone Hand to walking exercise o\ling Quail did two miles £_Bt moving as if ho enjoyed it. He looks big, and pulled np In a lather. ... _ Landseer was striding along, twice round, looking abovo himself, George Williams gave My Dream a two-mile spin; tho mare moved well, and looks fairly fit. The same rider subsequently mounted old 1 c Whetu and took him round once slow, and afterwards sent him along for a turn at an improved pace. Tho old chestnut moved Btillly nt first, but Improved very much as he warmed

Maori did a slow canter, looking rather tucked up. and if anything, overdone. Soukar went two miles in splendid form, being picked up for the last timo by Mischief. The former looks pretty pink, and will go very near winning tho Easter. He has a nice weight up,7st slbs, and looks a very good thing at that. Mischief is a perfect lady to look at, and is as fit as a fiddle, well deserving her posi tion in tho market. The courso seems in nice order, and tho rain that has fallen so far will not make it too Boft on Monday, if It knocks off to-day. The course being railed right round will prevent any hanky-panky tricks, such as jockeys going inßido poats for the totalizator money. . , . . , , The hurdle racer Angler, by Imported Angler, out oflMiriam, by Touchstone, was offered for sale at Buckland's yards to-day. The bidding started at £200, and rose to £225, at which price the horse was bought In. There was a large at tendance of sporting men, bnt no one seemed to care to offer anything near tho reserve, £300.

ACCEPTANCES FOR AUCKLAND AUTUMN RACES.

The following acceptances were received on Friday: Tbadmmbn'b Handioap-I mile. | stlb stlb Maid of Honour 9 1 Rocket .. _ 6 7 Virginia Water- 8 0 luokpanny _ 6 7 Soukar .. .. 710 Bcotcb Mist .. fi 7 Maori .. ..7 8 Vampire .. .. 6 6 Kenllworth ..7 6 Tenambra _. (J 0 Larry .. ..7 6 Diver .. .-5 12 Paramena ..7 6 Little Nell .. 5 10 Lara .... 7 0 Hubdlr Race—2} mllea. st lb st lb LonaHand _ 11 7 TeV.hetu _ 10 10 Angler .. .. 11 5 NorM - .. 10 0 Grey Mourns .. 11 4 Catoh'Em .. 912 Harry Mount.. 10 12 Kakan .. _ 9 7 Harkaway . 10 12 Wild Dayrell .. 9 7 Matau .. .. 1012

THE C.J.C. BACKS.-LATEST BETTING.

(By Telegraph.—Own Correspondent)

CHRIBTCH UROH, this day.

The following 1b the latest betting i— Ao ti; mn Hand ioap-100 to 33 against Natntor and Libeller, 100 to 20 against Luro, Luna, Salvage, and The Poet, 100 to IS against Tueman, Legerdemain, Kmtr Bey, and Mataku; 100 to 12 agatnat Chancellor, Holderness, and Sir Modred; 100 to 10 against Lady Emma. Champaonb Stakes.—loo to 66 against Non sense ; 100 to SO against Siesta and Iris: 100 to 33 against Vanguard; 100 to 20 against the rest

THE LATE STEEPLECHASE, AT TARA NAKI.

(To the Editor of the " Taranaki Herald," per

favour of Auckland Evening Star.) Bib,—Your reporter has made a serious mistake In his report of the late steeplechase; and. what i_more,ni_de» gravaoharge agalnetmaasa rldor. When Hard limes and Czar Jumped the gorse fence together, my isaddle-girths burst, and, aa a neoeasary oonseq Hence, I foil to the ? round with the saddle. Yonr reporter ataUß fall off tho saddle, wMcb la quite untrue. By making this correction In yonr next, you will oblige, yours truly, Willi im Walsh.

DISQUALIFICATION OF RAND WICK.

A meeting of the stewards of the Auck land Racing Club was held on Thursday afternoon, to take into consideration the disqualification of Kami wick, his owner, and jockey, by the Taranaki Jockey Club. Mr J. M. Clark presided. The matter laving been fully discussed, it was resolved tbat the action of the Taranaki Club be en dorsed. The effect of this decision is to disqualify Mr Coyle, the owner, from ever running a horse on the Anckland course, while Randwick is also disqualified for ever. Joseph Williams, the jockey, will be prevented from riding here for three years. It is rumoured that Mr Coyle in tends proceeding against the Taranaki Club for the value of tho prize, and that the Club will defend the action.

A Crowd of Passengers for Sydney.

The Union Company's steamer Rotorua, which left for Sydney on Thursday, did not clear at the Customs until between 7 and 8 o'clock that evening, and we were therefore usable to furnish a list of her out ward paasengars. The ateamer was crowded, giving evidence of the rapidly increasing traffic between this port and Sydney, The names are as follows :— Misses Lyell, Young, Hooper, Sproude, Williams, Stone, Adams, Paiamore, Lyon, and Ford. Mesdames Williams, B, Arthur, Woodruffe, Lyra, Albans, Messrs R. A. Hall, Albans, Ford, H. Mills, W. John stone, F. B. Purvis, C. H. Brown, T. H. Adam, Qnayle, Lyon, Walsh, H. Burton, H. J. Handley. J. Adams, W. J. Ofler, Goodwill, Brooks, Dryden, Storey, C. Smith, W. H. Chapman, W. S. Strong, W. S. Woodward, Madame Pratt, Dr. Muller, and Mr and Miss Albans, Total number, forty-three,

CITY COUNCIL.

Thb fortnightly meeting ot this body took place on Thursday night, there being present: The Mayor and Councillors Fleming, Hemus, Montague, Aickln, Thompson, Waddel and Crowther.

CoßßasFOstDßNOCt—Letters were reoelved and dlspo:od ot aa follows:—From Hesketh and Rtohmond, forwarding Herbert Brunton's claim for #122 aa compensation for cab aocldent in West Queen-ttreett Reaolvod not to enter tain the olalm.—From Under-Secretary Pnbllo Works Department, stating that balance ot mm set apart for main sewer was £389, and that If, with this contribution, tha Corporation would carry out the extension of the sower proposed by them, the Government would p»y over tbat amounti-FromJoubert and Twopenny.lnviting Mayor and Councillors to opening of the Exhibition.—From Mayor of Chriatchuroh, Inviting Mayor and Councillors to ball) To be acknowledged with tuank-.— From Whltaker and Russell, stating that David Qrubb Intends erecting handsome and com modious premises at the corner of Upper Pitt street and Cross-street, where baths will be provided, applying therefore for a water supply for a term of ten years. Con sideration deferred for a report from a committee appointed to revise the present charges for water supply.—From James Baber. asking for compensation for Injury done to f ance of Yen. Archdeacon Luah's property by ear th works la Alexandra-street. Agreed to pay £s,—Fram A. Wood, complaining of the bad atate of Sheridan-etreet. Deferred.—From E. K. Tyler, requesting leave for John Gallagher to have right-of-way to hia property. Referred to Streets Committee.—From Dr Lemon, sug gesting that Are alarm system shonld be sold to Telegraph Dapartment at a nominal price, they agreeing to work and control it, Council re serving right to re-purchase at same price. Re ferred to Fire Alarm Committee.—From the Hon. J. Bryce (Defence Minister), consenting to exchange Armoury for another building to be ereoteo by the Couaoll,Act tobe introduced Into Parliament for the purpose of effecting the exchange. Surveyor to be instructed to con fer with the offioera ot the Publio Workß Depart ment re plana and Bpoolfloations.—From H. Chamberlain asking for leave for right-of-way In short. Declined, Council not having neces sary power.—From Mrs Hortz, begging per mission to be allowed to pay by weekly instal ments, expenses Incurred by her through hav ing to drain her property in West Queen-street. Granted.—From W. 6. Garrard, complaining of disreputable neighbours in Chancery-street. Received.—From Fisher and Co., applying for permit for driving sheep. Granted.—From W. J. Parker, asking for permit for the ereotion of a four-roomed house in Grey-Btreet, off tbe road way. Refused.—From W. Hanson, stating that the Inhabitants of Day-street undertake to ex tinguish Mr Gome's title to the two feet com mencing from the corner of Beresford .street to the depth of Mr Peace's property, and urging the formation and drainage of the latter tho roughfare, — Referred to Streets Committee From D: Fallon, urging that the Cook-street drains might be extended to Bbbaon-atreet, In order that he might be enabled to obtain drain age of the collars that he Is constructing beneath the Dulldlngß that are tobe erected at the corner of those streets.—Works authored to be done at once, ant likewise the drainage of Wynyard- BtreeU

CABLEGRAMS.

[RKUTBK'S TELKQBAMS,]

LONDON, April 6.

The total quantity of wheat afloat for Great Britain is 250,000 quarters. The market is now closed for the Easter holidays until Tuesday next.

THE POWERS AND EGYPT.|

It has transpired that the situation of affairs in Egypt lately haa been under the consideration of the Great Powers; and in view of tbe position taken up by the new Nationalist Ministry and Assembly of Notables. A unanimous agreement has been entered into by the Powers to demand a modification of those clauses of the Egyptian organic law on which the No tables base their claims for the control of the Budget, and by which the Powers of the Controllers-General have been impaired. It has further transpired that the Porte has taken no part in the recent negotiations, and was not consulted by the Powers.

CONSTANTINOPLE, April 5.

Arrangements are being made by the Porte for doubling the strength of the Turkish troops in Tripoli.

PARIS, April 5.

Reinforcements for the French troops in Tripoli [? Tunis] were despatched to day

WASHINGTON, April 5,

A new Chinese Exclusion Bill, to prohi bit Chinese immigration for ten years, has been introdnced into the Senate.

OTTAWA (Canada), April 5.

The Bill for legalising marriage with a deceased wife's sister, which was passed by the Canadian House of Commons on the 23rd ult., has been passed by the Senate.

LONDON, April 6.

The death is announced of the Right Rev. F. Barker, Bishop of Sydney, from paralysis, at the age of 72. In view of his approaching race with Hanlan, Trickett is now training hard.

The Old English Fair.

This novel entertainment, which takes place on the grounds of the Takapnna Jockey Club, Devonport, will be one of tbe chief attractions of Eeaster Monday. A full programme of .ports appears in our advertising columns to-day.

A DRUNKEN QUARREL.

An Old Man Brutally Assaulted.

Some excitement was caused in Hobson< Btreet yesterday afternoon by a disgraceful quarrel which reaulted in the injury of aa old man named Robert Alexander Brandon. It appeara that half-a-dozen men were drink ing in the premises where thebuiiaessof the Prince of Wales Hotel is being temporarily carried on, when a dispute arose on the subject of wrestling. A heated argument followed, and eventually Mr Wm. Reniell, who resides at the corner of Cook and Hob- Bon-atreets, and one of tbe disputants, adjourned to the stables to try their skill at wrestling. The result was in favour of Rennell, but the friends of the defeated man did not seem satisfied. They attacked the victor simultaneously, and assaulted him in a cowardly manner. Brandon interfered to save Rennell, when he was also set upon. Rennell then escaped from his assailant, and proceeded home. He returned again in a few minutes with a loaded revolver, but was relieved of this by one of the men who had previously assaulted him. . In the struggle, this in dividual, whose name is not known, dealt Brandon several beavy blows, one of which laid him prostrate on the ground, and then fired off the revolver charges in the air. Dr. Hooper was sent for and found that Brandon had sustained serious wounds on the forehead and month. His removal to the Hospital was therefore recommended, and speedily effected. Meanwhile, the assailants made their escape, and all attempts to arrest them have proved futile. They were un known to the barman, George Harry, but Mrs Rennell, who saw the latter part of the fray, says ehe will be able to recognise the man who took the revolver from her bus band.

PONSONBY REGATTA.

"STAR" TIPS.

The Ponsonby Regatta, which takes place on Monday next, will no doubt prove one of the principal attractions of the day's amusement, the number of entries for each event giving promise of several close con tests. The fine steamship Wellington, in charge of her worthy skipper, Captain Wm. Farquhar, will act as flagship for the occa sion, and will be anchored in the usual spot, midway between Stokes'B Poirt and Shelly Beach, Ponsonby. The courses have all been fixed inside tbe harbour, so tlutagood view of the competitions may be had both irom the flagship and the surrounding coigns of vantage. The present unsettled state of the weather places m at a Blight disadvantage in (electing the winners, but, nevertheless, the following will be found pretty correct :—

Amateur Scullers —T. Farquhar, 1; W. Farquhar, 2 ; W. Scott, 3. Yachts and Sailing Boats, decked or half decked, four tons and under.— Sybil, 1; Flying Fisb, 2. Allcomers' Gigs.—Kumea, 1.

Secosd-class open Sailing Boats.— Madge, 1; Imp, 2; Transit, 3; Battle May and Observer close up. Foue-OARED Oigs, tbe property of any recognised Rowing Club, rowed by Ama teurs.—Ponsonby, 1; North Shore, 2. Bona Fide Fishing Boats, 10 tons and under.—Lizzie, 1.

Four-oared GIGS, rowed by amateurs under 21 years of age.—North Shore, 1; Ponsonby, 2. First Class Opes Sailing Boats.— Shrimp, 1; Lavinia, 2, Yachts, over fur and not exceeding ten tons.—Daisy, 1; Eclipse, 2; Sabrina, 3. Third-class Open Sailing Boats.— Spray, 1; Nellie, 2; Imp, 3.

Fourth-class Open Sailing Boats.— Olive, 1; Ruby, 2; Beryl, 3.

DiNGiES.—HewsoD, 1. Mebchaut Sailing Vessels' Gigs.— Oxford,!; Arabella, 2.

GOOD FRIDAY SERVICES.

Good Friday was most unfavourable for holiday-making, hence the churches of the city were fairly attended.

St. Paul's.—The services at this church were conducted by the Rev. C. M, Kelson, M.A, assisted by the Rev. Percy Small field, who rend the prayers of the day. The sermons were impressive and appro priate. St. Matthew's.—ln the absence of the incumbent, the morning service a f. this church was conducted by Rev. R. Burrows, and the evening service by the Rev. P. Walsh.

St. Mary's, Parnell —In the morning His Lordship, the Bishop ot Auckland, preached an excellent sermon from the gospel of St. John c. 3, v. 16—"For God ao loved the world that he gave his only be gotten Son, that whosoever boliereth in Him should not perish, bnt have everlast ing life."—His Lordship elaborated the text with power, and expressed hia surprise that some Christian people should turn the day which commemorates the death of onr Lord, by which the Christian diapeneatiou was consummated, into a day of pleasure and amusement. This was not a com memoration of festivity, but of suffering. The prayers and lessons were read by Rev. Mr Walsh. The evening sermon was preached by the Yen. Archeacon Hale, of Tasmania; lessons and prayers by Rev. R. Burrows.

all Saints.—The Rev. J. K. Davies, M.A., conducted at this church, and preached on the "Seven Last sentences of the Saviour from the Cross." There was a fair attendance.

St. Thomas's Mission Chubch.—The Rev. J. Edwards officiated at this church, and preached with much acceptance. The morning service was well attended, but in the evening, many persons were prevented , being present by the rain. ' St. Patrick's Cathe»ral. — St. Patrick's Cathedral was very largely atten ded yesterday. The special services for Good Friday were held, Rev. Fathers i Macdonald, Biordan, and Sullivan officia ting. In the course of the service, the solemn ceremony of unveiling the Cross was performed, and tbe whole was most impres sive. In the evening, notwithstanding the incessant rain, there was no abatement in number. The sermon by the Rev. Father Downey wits touching and impressive, and listened to with serious attention. The music for the Tenebrae servicewas rendered care fully and effectively. The leesons were chant ted by Messrs Tole, Davis, and Mahoney. The lady soloists were Mrs O'Connor, Misses Shanaghan, Lonergan, Sheehan, and Thompson,

BOAT CAPSIZE IN THE MARBOUR.

Mr Charles Lee Drowned.

A boat accident, which we regret to re. cord, resulted in the drowning of a well! 1 known citizen, and the Harrow escape of" eeveral other persons from a watery gn» e occurred in the harbour yeaterday afternoon' Early in the morning a party of four gentle.' men, viz., Mr Davidson, landlord of th. York Hotel, Mr P. Birley, Mr Grosee and Mr Chailes Lee, hired one of Mr Hilditch' boats, called the Pearl, with the object 0 f havings day's fishing. They.sailedun and - down the harbour for a few hours even tualiy dropping anchor off Kauri' Point There being no fish here, the boat was again got under way, and wa. - about half-way to Stokes's Point when a sudden squall struck the frail craft and sent her keeling over, gunwale under The occupants were immediately placed in a most perilous position, for the neareat landing place was so far distant that although two of the men were reckoned good ordinary swimmers, neither felt confi dent of being able to reach the shore. The Z first action ot the four unfortunates was to cling tenaciously to the bottom of the boat but within a few minutes Birley and Lei were washed off. Seeing no prospect of rescue near at hand.the formercaUadont " I'm off," and struck out for Kauri Point. I cloaely followed by Lee. From this poiat we can secure no reliable account relatm to Lee. Birley states that he was drowned' I almost at once after leaving the boat I having first vainly attempted to clutch the I coat of his companion for support while I Messrs Grosse and Davidson state that they i followed the swimmers until Lee wu within 30 yards of the shore, when he dia. appeared suddenly and was seen no mora, ! At all events it is certain that within a I short time after separating from his com panions on the boat he must have become exhausted and succumbed to the prevailing ■ stormy waters. Birley also was lost aight of. -; but when last seen was swimming j,f „ 00 j style, and seemed likely to reach the shore After Davidson and Grosse had been cliae •', ing to the boat for over an hour, they saw several sailing craft at a distance and 1 called for help. The Gem, with MrMnrnhv ol Freeman's Bay, at the helm, and the Ino in charge of Mr Cunningham, came a. ; speedily as possible, the latter succeeding I in rescuing both men. The Ped also came I up to assist and tobk the capsized boat in I tow. The Ino proceeded direct to Ponsonby ! and Messrs Grosse and Davidaon were taken ■ to Mr Masefield's residence, where dry I clethea and restoratives were supplied for -which the men duly expressed their J gratitude. Mr Murphy, after _«• M ing Grosse and Davidaon safe, and I haviag givea up all hope of again seeing Birley.turned hia boat's head towards Freeman's Bay. When about haLf-a-mik, Mm irons, where the accident occurred, and when near the Watchman, he heard a I cry as if from some person in the wafer but for some time, probably owing to tbo -J high aea running, could see nobody. Several | persons in tbe boat stood up and made strict search as far as they could see on each VI side of the boat and soon, in the directum 'I from which the sound camr t a nun's head was observed above the water. The boat I was directly put about and Birley was found ,;■ clinging to one of the covering boards of the : capsized boat. He was in a vary exhausted -1 state,and evidently could not have held oat If much longer had assistance not arrived bo § oppertunely. Birley was taken on board of the gem and conveyed to the Freeman's Bay Hotel, where he received every pos sible attention. Thence he proceeded to 1 the Working Men's Club Rooms and re tired for tbe night, having to-day almost 3 recovered from any effects of the mishap. Ij Mr Charles Lee, who met an untimely end I through this unfortunate acciden, was an elderly man, much respected by all who ■ made his acquaintance, having for some -li time past occupied the peat of clerk to 1 Messrs Ireland Bros., and performed hia duties in a satisfactory, business-like man- M ner._ He was a married man, and leaves :, a widow and two little children to mown B his loss,

The capsizing of the boat is attributed to 1 the fact that the mainsheet was fast when I the squall struck her, and, consequently, WS_ could not be let go iv time to prevent an i accident

TWO YOUNG LADIES HORSE WHIP A SURVEYOR AT KAIPARA.

Fairbum Committed for Trial A CASE was heard before Me__rrs J, Shep herd, W. Payne, and J. G. Dudding, J.P.'b, ' at Port Albert, on Wednesday, of consider able local interest, not only on account of the nature of the charge, but of the social position of the parties. Mr Fred. Faiibarn, son of Mr Fairbnra, the well-known Gov- i eminent Surveyor, and Alfred F .Bter, wero arrested by Constable Inger, on Monday " last, on the charge of being illegally on the premises of the Rev. W. Gittos, Otamatea, -. Kaipara, on Sunday night. At the time ?jj Mr fairburn was ar_ested,and forsome time 1 previously he wasemployed by the Govern- 1 ment surveying a road at Dargaville, and .jj| the prisoner Alfred Foster, an educated, well • disposed looking young mas, was assisting Mr Fairbnrn, with a number of other men. The follow ing evidence was taken .—Mra Gittos, sworn,, said she was the wife of Rev. 9! W. Gittos, Wesleyan minister, residing at I Otamatea. She knew the prisoner, Fair bum, and had known him for some months,;H He had visited her residence on several '3t occasions. The prisoner, Alfred Foster, \m was a stranger to her, The frequent visits ji of Mr Fairbum resulted in the second daughter becoming engaged to him, In consequence of information received, rela tive to the character of the prisoner, Fair-. 9 burn, the " engagement was broken off," %, and he was requested to discontinue his visits. Sam, the workman, was instructed to keep the prisoner from entering on the grounds or premises, and to "horsewhip I Eim off" if he persisted in coming. On Sunday night, about eight o'clock, s_te.f|| noticed Fairbnrn standing at her bed-room | door. She said, "Is that yon,Fairbnrnt i Be off." He held up his hand as if beckon- M ing her to remain silent, and said, "Iwant five minutes' talk with you." At the same I moment my daughter entered the room,. ','S and ordered the prisoner off. Aa he was |. about to retire my daughter struck him in the face with her hat, and screamed "Sam." Sam rushed in and seized 1 prisoner by the throat, and knocked him down and held him there, | while my daughter ran and fetched a horsewhip and thrashed him.—Miss Gittoa J corroborated the previous evidence, She 7s and her sister both whipped the prisoner; ■ she bit him in the face with her fist,—Sam r| Elkinson stated, he was getting his tea, | when he heard a scream. He rushed into ■'$ the bed-room and saw Fairbnrn there. Miss § Gittos was hammering him with her fist, | He (Sam) knocked him down. Fairbnra ■ cried "Murder." The prisoner Foster now , entered the room, and took Fairiram's part; ;| bntdidnot use any violence. Mrs Gittos .-a said " Let Fairburn go." When Fairbira \ attempted to go, I tried ta get hold of Mm I agaia, and his head went through the win dow. Fairbnrn made for the garden, toll Gittos said "Follow him, and horsewmp;.jsj\ him off the place." I pursued him, and in M doing so, I fell into a drain. Fakburnre- .« turned and jumped on me, Foster helping kirn. Mrs and Mr Gittos boU.fl requested me to keep Fairbumoff the place. M 1 had met Fairburn three weeks before H this, on his way to ace Mrs Gittos.—By I Fairburn: Did I not ask you if Mrs Gittos would see me if I called.—Witness: Yes. _* By Fairburn: And you said she would not a —"Witness: Yes. And I told yon yonH would be roped hand and foot and get a H good thrashing.— Fairbnrn: Did I notaay it was no use going then.—Witness: Yes. ; —A Maoti witness gave evidence to the ' effect that he met both prisoners on Sun- ; day evening, and was asked by F»irbara^;^j whether Mr Gittos was at home Hewitt .?| him that Mr Gittos was gone to Kaiwaka.- 3 Rev W.Gittosdeposed: I returned home from ■:% Kaiwaka about 9 o'clock on Sunday night. I found my station in a.state of excitement. I met my daughters at the gate, *HSfflH a number of Maoris waiting to ciflbutM Fairburn and bring him back, I said it WM | not my business nor theirs to caps"l' -■_ him, but the policeman's duty. I was ; aware that the prisoner was engaged tQ niy . second daughter, but against my wishes and judgment. I made enquiries as '9§l| Fairburn's character, the result being I;JJ| found him to be the meanest and bases' >- man I had ever thought, heard, or read 01. —By Fairburn: Will you state your authority t-=Mr Gittos: I had better refer | you to the young woman you mined M Auckland.-By the Bench ;-Is that;/| answer satisfactory I— Fairbum: Vis.— ; Mr Gittos: The prisoner was also eDgage* | to another young lady in Auckland, (Wit ness handed in as evidence against Fair- I burn a number of letters, but the Bench . ■ declined to allow yonr reporter to copy H them, and they were not read in Court./-: H

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR SATURDAY. APRIL 8.



Special Advertisements, TUST OPENED UP, EX CBOWNTHOKTO A SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OF TTL9TER3, JACKETS, ■VTANTLES, ■VTANTLE CLOTHS, TTLSTBR CLOTHf, DRESS GOODS, IN GREAT VARiKTr. Plain and Brocaded VELVETS. Plain and Brocaded velveteens. i HO3IKRY Vln every Quality and Style. Milne and Ohoyce QUEEN AND WKLLKSLEV-STRKirrS, AUCKLAND. TFf E HAVE OPENED SEVERAL OASES OB" MANTLES, INCLUDING REAL SEALSKIN JACKETS, BROCADED SATIN DOLMANS. WATERPROOF MANTLES m TUB NEWEST SHAPES, X /^OSaRAVE AND QO.



AUSTRIAN BKNT WOOD ] ~._,...,„,__„ Cane Chairs, Austrian ___.^__ • """."J. Bentwood Cane Conches and 183, Queen-street. linages, Austrian Bentwood Cane Booking Chairs. ~ ALNUT DRAWING ROOM BUITKB In T.BU. vwmjsi. gjjfr Tapestry,Rep,andCre -128, Qneen-Btrest. g^ Bi Wa in n t Tables. What nota and Canterbnrys. M, ___________ AHOGANY, CBDAR Rlmn, and Kauri Din ?^ KnJ?' ullii__s, lng-ro6^rsmtes_-t Leather 123, Quoen-etreet. Haircloth, and American Cloth. _____ I. _____ kon g^jjiggtej. Bed- Btcadß, Iron JTrenoh Bed- ljl!___iJS• Bteafls, lion Stump Bed- US3,Qneen-Btreet.^^ j^a Fo iding Chair Bedsteads, Iron Cots. P. ATBNT Spring Roller BUndg and Venetian 133. Queenitreet.' Blinds, Gilt Cornices and * ,yl grenoh-pollshed Cornice Poles C~~ ARPBTS, Hearthrugs, Linoleum, Blooroloth, ISO, Qneen-etreet. Matting, Door Mats, Bath Mate. In great variety. T IBKRAL DISCOUNT to m ww nnn-irw -*-J Gash Pnrohasers. AH ?<&fk2ZZ£Z£k goodß delivered free la town, LB. Queen-street. Catalogues port free on appU- cation. . -QEDROOM FURNITURK T *•__ COOKE. JD In Choice Mo tiled Kauri,



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W WILLIAM T3ATTRAY •*- Has now Opened his •" NEW STOCK L op I a CHOICE FASHIONABLE g GOODS -M- FOR THE AUTUMN T» Tji EKABON. A-i-it Which have been carefully seleo- VV ted by his own Buyer In Ttho Best London and Paris Houses. T A — R U Stylish Paris Millinery A m Handsome a.antlee and Paletots -I Fashionable Costumes to suit all Ytt Clasaea U Ladies' and Girl.' Ulsters, all Milan anl prices Velveta. Velvete»iiß, Velour, I-\r Broohe, and Plnahea il Silks and Satins for Dreaees and STrimmlnga Fonlfi Cloths, Cashmeres, Cash r\ mlrattea, and Serges VX £200 worth of Colored Dress "XT r\ Fringe* at wholesale prioes Ii yJ Ribbons, Soarfa. Lacaa, Ladles' Or\ Bnga aid Pockets \J JAatsra: J. &R. Morley's Hosiery, Wr\ In their latest Btylee AJ A splendid Un eof Twilled Cotton S Sheetings at a little over cost prioes S — -H a N.B.—Five per cent, discount Oi. allowed for Cash on all purchases of £2 and upwards. w a Note the Address: ™ 178.180. & 182, QUEEN-STREET, v_r Auckland. AMERICAN GOODQ (Just Areiv«d) ON SALE BY GARLICK ft- ORANWELT OARLICK CC CRANWELL. J-i. > Spindle Grecian CHAIRS nt-Ainn I York Do. Do. -«i Extra Washington Do. T °°JL„ BentQnlncey Do. LANDING I oak Dining Do. „.„" -f Douglas (Arm) Do. CAB""J. IDH Children's High Do. vtJF&Ly Amerioan Wood CRADLES New York. Fanoy Ctt rpet 6HAIRH ) American PERAMBULATORS The Trade supplied, GARLICK to CRANWELL, City Hall Arcade. AUSTRIAN BENT WOOD FURNITURE Now Landing, ex Crownthorpe •\ Ladles' Easy and Rocking Chain Gents' Do. and Do, Do. Shop Chairs and Piano Stools -j___ English Birch Folding Chalw, «ow wit j, or w ithout Arms r ,„„,„,. English Carpet Voiding Chain, ItASDIH. with High Backs Ex Jnai Opsbstbd Up— c t? n ot v LDrawlng-room Furniture, t. X U W «- f Black and Gold. Walnut and -.otyr-pb- Fanoy Painted Whatnots THORPE. Davenporte, Coffee Tables - _,_ Tapestry and Brussels Carpets BOm Ladies' Occasional Chairs (for t^a™ Drawing-room) London. New D^g^ y__ oorrdoes Do, Do. Cretonnes Ne.w Fringes for Mantle Shelves, j Cornices, Tables TOILETWARE, to arrive ex Pareora. NEW CARPETS, do. do. do. NEW DEBIBNB IN LINOLEUM, to arrive ex Arabella. oak duong-room suite frames Just Khoeived. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL. /GARLICK & pEANWELL, GENERAL HOUSE FURNISHERS AND CABINETMAKERS, QUEEN-STREET AND LORNE-SqjBEET, Auokland. TUBT RECEIVED Ex Crownthorpe and Arabella, and Late Arrivals, laboe shipments of brussels and tapestry Carpets, (ALL NEW PATTERNS), A Splendid Assortment of French and English CRETONNES. LACE AND NET CURTAINS In Great Variety. Brass and Iron Bedsteads and Cots. iron venetian blinds j (all colours). VERANDAH BLINDS. PERAMBULATORS. FURNITURE of every description in stook and made to order. INSPECTION INVITED, -TIT INKS AND g^p ALL, Wholesale and Retail cabinetmakers and upholsterers, *nd oarpet warehousemen; Shobtland-strbbt,



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The true co-operative principle of doing bualnesa la to buy cheap for cash sad Bell cheap for cash-this, combined with a very low rent and email oxpenie., onablea both the working man a°d the country settlor to make his money M.further at. Wm.H. Smith'j Cheap Drapery Warehouse than any other house in Au7_ktond7 Note thoaddreß.: Corner of Upper Queen and Alexandra streets, opposite Army and Navy Hotel. Sco Wanted colnc_n.-[ADVT.]