SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

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ARRIVALS.

LiST KVENINO,

Blslaor*. sobconer. Urquhort. from Talraa

TO-DAY. To Anan sb,. Carey, from Rnsaell nfenalß s." , Stephenson, from Tauranga Beh_ Mary, borque. Owens, irom Melbourne

DEPARTURES.

LAST EVENING.

Konilworth, Bohooner, Cross, tot Tolrna K°lianoe .ketch, Ware, for Whangarei

TO-DAT,

Orpheus, Bchoouer, D?w,' h t»r 8 S tonsa To Anau, 8.8., Corey, for tho South

IMPORTS.

P-rTflAnauforNopler-1. piecon umpr,* &^H_SS_T£B S____n 8 -___l_eaiund-leo. For Lyttelton- SSwwh-Ul_MSbutter. 13 s.cks oysters.

Inwards Coastwise. — Pukapnko, from O__ho. with 125 plecea timber; Elainore. from ___™%r1t".1.317 feet timber; Te Anau, from RdsselJ. with 30 sacks oyatora 11 casks oil; Paku- horn Tairua. with 21,000 feet, timber; Mabel for Toiruo, with 29.000 feot timber; Mewury % Telrus. with 23,600 feet timber; BouthOo-Oltno, from Barrier, with 16 tons fire wood. Outwards Coastwise: Sovereign of the Bern fir Wangarel, with ISO sleepers; Puka- S! ._, for Mahurangi; Cygnet, for Whangaroa with General cargo : Ollvo. for Cabbaga Hay ; 3___s?-rTairua: Mabel, for Toiruo; South Carolina, for Barrier.

The brigantine Oceola left Tlmoru for this port yesterday. Mr Bailey Is the successful tenderer for repairs to the barque Delmlra. Tha brlg_ntlne Lapwing tailed from Port Chalmers for Auokland yoMordoy. The three masted schooner Honda I«lo arrived at Dunedin from Sewoastlo ycjteraay. After loading she will oome on to Auokland. The Bohooner Kate MoGregor was loading limber at Tairua yesterdoy. The sohooner Young Hick cleared at the Customi for Sydney via Whangoroo to day. The barque Bella Mary orrtvedln harbour ■arly this morning. Sho left Melbourne on April 10th, in ballast, for Kaipara. Had favourable winds until the 21st, when off the latter Dort: but owing to thick foggy weather J!K and Captain Uwena being unwell, derided to make for Anokland, arriving as above, having experionod head winds along the C Tne Union Co.- ateamer Penguin left for Bouthem potts at 2 p.m. yesterday, with Ihe -allowing passengera:— for New Plymouth: -BBS Campbell, Mr and Mra Maodonald. Judge Gillies ond sec Messrs Bloom, A. Cookburn, Brett»nch, R. birch, Cameron. Milton, Muir, and Oonatabla Forater. For Nelson: Messrs ft BOuier, F. 0. Broadwood. and W. Paloner. For Wellington: Mr and Mrs Stacey and two ohlldren. Miss Chambers and Mr W. 3, Butler. For Lyttelton: Messrs P. H. Engel.Neah.Broad hurst, and MoOowell. For Dunedtn >Mr Hal donß. Forßlrff:MrSoddlngton. The new ooean Btonmship, invented by Copt, Moreland. of the Cunord steomor Batavlo, is being baiit near New York by the American Q .ioi Transit Steamship Company, of Boston, tho is oompoaed of wood, has a turtle-back deck, no masts, ond nothing on deck except a Dtlot-honie, ventilators, and the smoke pipe. The leneth is 1511 feet, the breadth of beam is _t feet, the depr.h of the hold 16} feet, the __au_ht forward Is _ feet, and aft 101 'eet. The rapacity is 512 tons. She will have three sore wb ; the main one of four blades nnd of suoh pitch as to be capable of a speed of 30 knots an hour. The others will befitted In the stern, behind the elates ond will be used in case ot accilent, when the plates will ba used to steer with. The engines, boiler, and machinery, ore of entirely new designs, and capable of developing enormous power. The steamer will be named the Meteor. The inventor Bays she will revolu tionise ocean steamship construction. The Bohooner Edith, now so long overdue from the Islands, was a wooden vessel of 63 tons register, built at Sydney in 1862, and registered at Auo.land In 1879. She has been employed for n great many yeare in the South Sea Islands trade, in the interest of Messrs L. D. Nathan and Co, having been purchased about twelve months ago by Mr Otto, fruiterer, ot Qaeen-street.

The s.s. Glenel- left Tauranga at . p ; m. tester? ay, and arrived here at an early hour this morning. PasEe._e:st Mesdamea Rye, Brook. Joyner, and Reid, Ml«seß Connell, Howofd. Turner (21, Marshal. Cos. Clarkson, and Giimott i. Mr and Mrs Jordan, Mr and Mrs Bathui-t. Dr and Mra Armltasre and family, J adze Fenton, Cantain Corbut _ Messra Vegan, J_uoh. Douae, Waddell. J. Coe, Parkbam, Hart. KothergW. Jobson. Commlna. Cargo: 33 sacks gum, 143 she.pßkins, 12 hides, I horse, 10 tons luggage.

The s.s. Te Anau left for Melbourne via Southern ports at noon to-diy. Passengers for Melbourne:—Mr Bh»w. For tho South: Mr and Mra Lamb. Meadames Christie, Turner, Eonny and 2 children, Mra Klkington, Misses Aldred. Smith. Dovoy. Russell, Kelly, Messrs Usher, P. Craln, L. Kuasell, M. Davis, How, Dallen, H. Tonks, J. W. Carr, J. A. Fothergll 1. J. Bloon_leld, G. Bloomflald, Coleman, Clark, An_rews,jT. Dow, and T. WUlls.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

DEPARTURES. Oataara, brigaatino, Ohleon, for Auckland. Kle-twing. schooner, James, for Greymouthl Pencnin, 5.8., Anderson, for the South Lalla Rookb, Robertson, for Waitara

The as. Lalla Rookh left at 3 p.m. yesterday for Waitara, with about 10 touß sundries and onepassenger—Mr Salmon. The schooner Fleetwing soiled yesterday for Greymonth, in ballast. The brigantine Osaiarn left for Auckland yesterday afternoon.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Port A-bert, this day. Kalp-ra Heads.-Salled : Catherine Jane. Saxon, and Telegraph. Port C_A_M_RS;Wedno-day.

Sailed: Albion, b.f.. for the North. Pas- Be-uera for Auoklond: Mr and Mrs Hoult and child, Messrs W, Little, J. Bower and Fergus. Gisborne, tola day. Arrived: Oreti, s.s, from Auokland. Bam. New Pm moots , this day. Arrived: Penguin, s.s., from the Manukau, 7 a.m.} no communication. ________________

COMMERCIAL.

Evening Star Office, Thursday, MR A. BUOKLAND'S R-FORT.

At the Haymarket on Tuesday, a number ct the hides were damaged. Tnose brought from Sd tne lb.and upwards; best quality, 4Jd the lb: sbeepsklns numerous, and ranged trom Is to 3b Dd each; tallow 22b to 23a Od the owt—The Papakura cattle sole on Wednesday laet was -n_y sun plied with Btook. Prioes were steady throughout at late values, and with f*w ex ceptions, all brought forward found teody buyers.

Mb R. Arthur's Land and Properta SALE.-The farm consisting of 450 acres, dwell ing house, _a, at Pukorim., Waikato, brought £2280. Four allotments in Clarence-street, Ponsonby, £5 153 per foot; ollotment in Paget atreet, £i 7s 6d per foot; allotment in Picton-etreet, b. Hepburn-street. £1 17s per foot; allotment and house in Commercial Road, Great North Road, £210; a marine raaid-nce, tho property of Mr R. B. Symondß, Ring Terrace, £530 ; two allotments on the beach, £2 por foot; a dwelling-house in Union-street, £426; two allotments, £7 each. The ealo was largely attended, and bidding - Mr W. Dowden held a salo of Yankee notion, and other novelties, at hia mart, to-day; also 500 volumes of elegantly-bound books, suitable' for Bchool presents. All the goods were quitted at satisfactory prices.

Mail Notice.

mail. will close as und-b.— tbis Day. For Tauranga, Ohlnomutu. and Opotikl, per Glenelg, at . p.m. _, . , . For Mangawoi and Kaiwaka, por Fingal, at 5 p.m.

Friday, 98th Instant. For Wanganui, per Wallabl, at 8 am. For Thames, por Rotomahana. at 8,30 a.m. For Waitara, &c, por Maegregor, at II a.m. For Wangaparapora, per Makorau, at noon For Waiheke and Coromandel,! per Coro-

mandel. at 12 30 p.m. For vvTiangarel Heads, Waipu, Parna, Whan garei, Tongihua, and Mangapai, per Argyle, at i p.m. For Thames, per Enterprise, at 5.30 p.m.

Saturday. 29th instant. For Walwera, Mahurangi, Matakana, Manga wai, &c, per Rose Casey, at 10 a.m.

For AuatraUan Colonies, per Zealandia. im mediately after her arrival from Honolulu. For Taranaki and Southern ports, per Hawea, Immediately otter arrival of b.b. Zealandia. N.-.-Uomo licenses (to kill or Bell) maybe obtained at this offloe.

s. B. 8133, Chief Postmaster. Chief Poet-otllce. Anokland.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

Amur, 27,1883. Theatre Koyal—" Marltana," Concert, Mr Gordon Goooh and Pupils, 8 p.m. Orphan Homej Parnell—Annual Meetlm ot Subscribers, 7 30 p.m. Otahuhu Publio Holl—Grand Concert and Ball in old o( Convent, 8 p.m. If,M.C.A.—Devotional Meetlngf, 7-30 p.m.

Birth.

WOODWARD.-On April 28, at her residence, Monnt Smart, Penrose, the wife of J. A. Woodward of a daughter.

Marriage.

GARDNER-GBORGB.-On April 26th. at All Saints' Church, Ponßonby.Anckland, N.Z., by the Bey. C. M. Nelson, Cecil Gardner, third son of the late W. Wells Gardner, Esq., of Stanford Hill and Walton-on-Tharaca. Surrey, England, to Kvely Mary, youngest daughter of the late Thornoi Shaylo George, Esq., Solicitor, Auokland, New Zealand.—Home papers ple«se copy. NORRIS-BOAO.-On tho 16th April, at the Re. hster Offlco, John Norrla. of Wiltshire, to Sarah Jane, widow of the late William Thomas Boag, of Newcastle upon Tyne, England,

Notices to Correspondents.

Amatkub.—A caanot make a second run of three by playing the five o t diamonds, M. Lovell.—The manufacture of bloyclos was reoently started la Uuncdln. The Singer Manufacturing Company, ot whom Mr 0. F. Mackay, Queen-Btreet, is the Auokland agent. recently advertised that they were prepared to Bupply bloycles. A really good maohlne will cost upwards of £20. The best machines are manufactured at Coventry England, Write to the local agent ot. the Singer Com pany. L.Bhll.—Mr|Browning Is, we believe, the author ef the poem. M.G.—(l) The only Intermediate port oalled at by Union Company's steamers leaving Auck land for Sydney Is Russell. (2 and 31 Answers to theso questions can be obtained by applying to Mr Gamble, agent for the Pacific Mall Company, or to the Union Company'a agency. 14) He would ohatge more than if they were in stock. W. G.—Your question Is very vague. If you are the owner of the goods you are certainly legally entitled to remove them.

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

THURSDAY APRIL 27, 1882.

For the cause that lacks assistance, For the wrong that needs resistance For the future in the distance, And the _e_iel. hat we can do.

Thebb has for years past been a simmering discontent among parents on the ques tion of books supplied to children at tending the public schools. Since the complete change of books tome years Bgo 8 under rather singular circumstances, an amount of suspicion has been attached to any action by the Board of Education in this matter; and another ciicumstance also inclines parents to be suspicious of orders to their children for new books, We allude to the custom of allowing tbe teachers a percentage on the sale, It is not surprising, therefore, that the resent intimation by the Board of Education of an intended change in the books used in all the schools has provoked a good deal of adverse criticism on the part of, the committees. The moderate tone adopted in discussing the question prove?, however, that obstruction to any change that would really improve the school course will not be seriously offered by the parents or their represen tatives. Still it is a question whether the present system of supply is not radically wrong; and we are' glad to .learn that Mr Laishley intends to bring it under review at the meeting of the Board to morrow, by moving that the fees hitherto allowed to teachers on the sale of books shall be abolished, and all the books required for the children shall be procured by the Board from the publishers at whole sale rates, and retailed to the children without profit. The motion will doubtless be intensely unpopular with the teachers and the book-sellers, but wo have a right, to expect that the Board will not be deterred from doing its plain duty irrespec tive of any influences and pressure from without. The Board is a very large con sumer of boohs, and is in a position to ob tain them at a very low rate, Hitherto it has neglected to use its obvious power for the benefit of tho people whom it repre sents—the parents within the Educational District. Why is this-? It is an ungracious and unpleasant thing to urge the cutting off of any small source of income enjoyed by a . worthy class of public servants

who aro not too well paid, but the revenue derived by tho sale of books i- tho schools does not uniformly benefit all tbo teachers in the degree that their merit or insufficient pay deserves, and the sale undoubtedly offers a temptation and means to favouritism which would be better away. We do not soy that the right has ever been abused j on the con trary we hope that our teachers are men who would be above so contemptible an act as to lorce the sale of a book merely in order to get a paltry commission of a penny or twopence. But wc do say that parents have demurred very oftsu to the purchaso of absolutely necessary books for their children solely because of that suspicien which the knowledge of the teacher's perquisite not unnaturally creates. It will bo bettor for the teacher, ultimately, and for the cause of education, to remove all grounds for these suspicions. Mr Laishley's proposition, therefore, has our undivided sympathy and support. ___^_________

To-morrow will be quite a field day at tbe Police Court. No fewer than twelve summons cases are set down for hearing. These, with Constablo McUilp's standing army of drunks and vags. will give tbe Resident Magistrate a good day's work.

The only business before Mr Macdonald at the Police Court this morning was the disposal of one drunkard, who was dealt with in tbo usual manner,

A.final meeting of the creditors of John Uncles, of Coromandel, who was adjudi cated a bankrupt by the National Bank of New Zealand, waa held this morning in tho Supreme Court Buildings, when it was unanimously agreed to recommend the dis charge of the debtor.

It ia probable that a sweepstakes raco for £10 a-side will be arranged between the open sailing boats Madge, Observer, and Imp, to come off at an early date. Such a contest would oxcito a groat deal of interest at the present time.

Mr Adam Laybourno is of opinion that tho eighty children who attended the Par ncll Wesloyan Sunday-school on Sunday morning, aud who wero added to the church congregation by tho sliding doors between school aud church being drawn back, ought to have bceu included in the census of that church.

Several cases of measles and scarlatina have recently been reported to the City Sanitary Inspector, Mr Qoldie,

A boy named Weston, formerly an in mate of the Kohimarama Training School, but who has been apprenticed out of the lustitution, has absconded from his em ployer.

Sportsmen will be glad to hear that phea sants are very plentiful in tho vicinity of tho city. N umbera of birds have been seen at Xohimarama and in that neighbourhood. The shooting season commences on Monday next,

Proprietors of billiard and bagatelle tables, also bowling and skittle alleys, whose licenses expire on the 29th, arc reminded that new licenses must bo taken out before tho last day of tho present month,

The annual meeting of the subscribers and friends of tho Parnell Orphan Home takes place this evening nt tho Institution. Bishop Cowio is to preside, ond will deliver the inaugural address.

The following tologrntu was received from the Kuranui mine manager to-day :— " Forty pounds good picked stone from stopes to-day.—T. 11. CRAWFORD."

The final meeting of creditors of G. E. Alderton was to have taken place to-day but lapsed for want of a quorum. Tho dobtor will therefore apply to tho Court under tho 181 th section ot the Act for bis discharge.

The Early Closing Association, which has hitherto been confined to drapers' em ploye's, has determined to extend its sphere of usefulness by taking iv as members grocers' or ironmongers' assistants, ond in deed all those who aio affected by tho objectionable practice of shopping after 6 p,m. This action was taken on the sug gestion of a correspondent of tha Star.

A meeting of tho Ponsonby Licensing Committee was held the other evening, when there were present: Messrs Maselield, Field, and Swailei. The othor members, Messrs Boardman nud Owen, wero un avoidably absent. It was resolved on the motion of Mr Swai'es, socouded by Mr Matcfield, that Mr J. If. -ield should bo the chairmtiu lor the ensuing year.

A paragraph in the " Herald " referring to an accident to the cook of the Te Anau is unjust to tho captain. It says that Anthony made known hia misfortune to the captain at Napier,"and wantod to go ashore there. We arc assured by Captain Caroy that ho never heard a word about the matter until after tho vessel's arrival in Auckland.

A number of natives havo driven off Coleman and Cassidy's men, who wore em ployed carrying ont drainago contracts on Grant and Foster's block, To Aroha, They allege that there are still outstanding native claims over the block. After inquiry, we believe this statement to be altogether un true. The move is what is vulgarly known as a "try on," and wo havo no doubt the intruders will soon be brought to their beatings,

We have been requested to} state that very efficient music has been engaged for the dance alter the concert at tlio Epsom Hall, which will be held to-morrow (Friday) evening. By somo inadvertence on tho part of the secretory, great disappointment was both felt and expressed because no dance music was provided last timo a concert was held m the hall ; hence especial care in this particular has been taken to prevent a similar disappointment. By advertisement in another column, it will bo seen that a 'bus will leave Len drum's yard for the concert.

Entriesfor the half-hour's go-as-you-please tournament, in connection with the Aus tralian Champion's great run, close, as per advertisement, at Gleeson's Hotel, on Friday next, at 8 p.m. There is consider* able speculation as to the result ot O'Briens great undertaking, a number of people inclining to the belief that the task will be too great for him. The champion himself is in splendid condition, and very confident of saccess. His well known bona fides should be a sufficient guarantee tbat everything will be conducted properly, and bo intends to get a leading surveyor's certificate as to the measurement of the track. He wishes it understood that he will commence at 11 a.m., and finish at 11 p.m., on Satur day.

Mr C. G. McMillan, of the firm of Messrs Mc Arthur & Co., of this city, has received the melancholy intelligence of the death of his father,—the Rev, Gibson McMillan,— who for many years was engaged in the Wesleyan miii:,'r.. Deceased had reached a . ood old afi,c, and was on his way to the colonies to visit bu sons-Mr William McMillan, of Sydney, and Mr C. C. McMillan, of Auckland. JJo was, however, suddenly taken ill in South Africa, where he died. '1 he late rev. gentleman bad been a diligent labourer in connection with Wes leyaniam, and was much esteemed for his integrity of character _y all who came within the circle of his acquaintance,

We would invite attention to tho large sale of valuable leasehold properties adver tised by Mr G. W. Binney under instruc tions from the City Council. This descrip tion of property is getting gradually scarcer, and in a few years, at our present rate of progress, it will be impossible to obtain such desirable positions except at very high rentals. We would recommend all who desire to be their own landlords, or to invest with a reasonable idea of making a good marginal profit, to inspect these pro perties.

Patrick Bedford writes correcting our re port of the ease of insulting langua-e at the Police Court on the 23rd inst. He says : - "My wife, Mary Bedford, is a lawful married woman, and her name is Margaret Bedford, not alias Carrol. Tho truth o the matter is—l summoned Mra Breen for abusive language towards me and my wife on the evening of the 19th, and I took out a summons on the 20th. Mrs Breen after wards made an apology to me, and I with drew the case, ao that Mrs Bedford, Mrs Breen and myself were nevor at the Court."

i On the occasion of the match to be run on Saturday next at Ellerslie between Catcb'om and Te Whetu, it Jtaa been de cided to odd several open events, as follow : —Hurdle Race Handicap of 25 soys.. lit miles, 8 flights, second horse to receive 5 soys. out of stakes; nomination 1 soy., and acceptance 1 soy. "Winter Oats" Handi cap of £60, second to receive 10 soys, from stakes, 1 _miles j nomination 1 sov,,and ac ceptance 2soys. " The Last Spnrt" Handi cap of SOsova,, second to receive ssovs., 1 mile; nomination Isov, and acceptance ..-.(weights to appear after Winter Handi cap. Consolation Handicap of 15 soys., 1 mile; entrance lsov. This, with the Steeplechase match, jvill form a nice little programme, and should attract a good at tendance. The entries will close at 4 p.m. to-morrow (Friday), and acceptances must be mado by 10 o'clock the Bame even ing. ' -

A preliminary mooting will so hold this overling at Elleralio for tho purpose of arranging for tbo formation of a Good Templars' Lodge in tho district.

The members of Mr Salter's Art Union are invited to be present at the drawing of prizes to be held in Mr Stodart's office, Insurance Buildings, to-morrow, Friday, at 4 o'clock.

Mesra Turner and Grant are pushing ahead with the bridle track between Tou ranga aud Cambridge, via Kaiiuai. About a mile of formation is completed. All river ctossings met with so far have been made passable, and it is anticipated that the work will bo carried on ot the rate of a milo a week.

Yesterday the remains of Mrs White, a sister of Sir John O'Shannassy, and sister-in-law to our much-respected fellow citizen, Mr Edmond Foley, were interred in the Catholic cemetery. Tho funeral service was performed in a very impressive manner by Father Walter McDonald, assisted by Father Downey.

The subscribers of the Parnell Orphan Homo will hold their annual meeting this eveuing at tho Institution, commencing at 7.30. Bishop Cowio will occupy the chair aud distribute tho prizes. Selections of music will be given during the evening hy St. Mary's choir, assisted by others who take au interest in the welfare of the Orphanage.

A grand programme is in course of preparation tor the vocal and Instrumental concert to he held in the Choral Hall on the ovouiug of May-day, in aid of the fund for repairing and improving the convent and select school of tho Sisters ot Mercy at Parnell. Tho concert will be under tho patronage of tho Very Kcr. 11. J. Fynea, and the Rorotiu Catholic clergy, Mr Gordon G.och will take part in the vocalisation, as also will a number of lady and gentleman amateurs. The musical arrangement* arc cntruited to tho care of Mies Shanaghati.

Tho Auckland Friendly Aid Society will hold its annual soiree and hall in the Parnell Hall, on the evening of Her Majesty's birthday, An ample tea will be provided. Musio, ballads, and addresses will be givon in tho interval between tea nnd dancing. This society, composed entirely of worklug men, has pursued the even tenor of its way fcr eight yeara. It possesses a respectable roll of member ship, and a cood credit balance.

There will not be a meeting of the members of St. Andrew's Mutual Im provement Association this evening, as Mr John Earle Is not prepared to give his promised locture on "Music and Musi cians," anel which omission has caused considerable disappointment, especially to tho ladies. Wc understand that, owing to the paucity of numbers in attendance for several weeks, nnd tho non-performance of promises by essayists, a meeting will be called to cousider the propriety of discon tinuing lite class, upon which the majority of mcmbii's havo turned their backs.

Arrangements for Tnwhiao's great meet ing, to commenco nt Whativvhatihoe, near Alexandra, on the first of next mouth, are proceeding apace, and natives from all parts of the islanel are congregating at the ii tt le frontier sottlonient under the shadow of Pirougla, A number of the Orakei natives left by this morning's train, aud it is stated that several hundred members of the Nga tiroukaw- tribe aro en routo. Lite Nga puhis will bo well-represented, although Marsh Brown and other chiefs will bo pre cluded from attending owing to the sitting of tho Native Lauds Court at Kawakawa. P. S. Bush, Esq., P.M., and Native Agent at Opotiki, has been instructed by the Nat ye Department to attend as Govern. ment representative.

The following matter ought to recoive attention :—" Dear Sir,—Tha telegraph poles in tho Bay off St, Marys-road, Ponsonby, are so low that at high water ordinary open sailing boatt with moderato si- :d masts will not be able to pass under the wires when stretched. Thi« will cause a great inconvenience to people owning sea frontages nnd who wish to draw up their boats for cleaning, &c, as woll as the public of Ponsonby, this boing the best adapted bay on thia »ido of the town for keeping small boats, there being more shelter. It seems a shame that wo should have both our bay and road injured when there was no necessity for carrying the wiro this way, Shelly Beach-road Being much shorter from tho thrco lamps, but as it is now both St. Mary's and Shelly Beach arc injured, In it toe late to havo them altered?—l am, _c, An Intkrks-KD Party,"

The following particulars relative to the Ohinemutu tragedy aro published in the " Bay ot Plenty Times":—A remarkable story reaches us from Ohinemutu. It appears that a native man and his wife, having beea separated by their respective tribes, had a serious disagreement as to who tdiould take care of their only child. They both of them desired to have tho custody of tho child, and as the youngster was pre sented each tried to take possession of it. The struggle was a severe one whilst it listed, and though we do not know who camo off victorious, we know tho child died shortly afterwards, and was buried, A few days after the funeral it was au . gestcd that an investigation should be held, and a jury having been got together, the case was fully enquired into, and nil the particulars of the disturbance and the treatment the child received wero brought to light. Nevertheless, an intelligent Ohinemutu jury, after sitting in grave deliberation for a day and a half, brought in a verdict ot " died from natural causes," although no evidence had, so our informant states, been produced.

Cne of the topics dealt with by Arch bishop Qoold in the Lenton pastoral which was read in the Catholic churches on Sunday (says the Melbourne "Argus" of February 2S) was mixed marriages. Tbe subject was introduced as follows : —"The solemn celebration of marriages ia forbidden from Ash Wednesday till after Low Sunday, and from the fir.t Sun day of Advent till the day after the Fcatt of the Epiphany. Mixed Marriages.—A 'mixed marriage' (that is, a marriage between a Catholic and one who, though baptised, does not profess the Catholic faith) may not take place without a dispensation, and the dispensation cannot lawfully be given unless for a aufficiently grave reason, and subject to the following in dispcnsiblo conditions:—l. That all the children that may be born of a marriage shall be baptised and brought up in the Catholic faith. 2. That the Catholic party shall have full liberty for tbe practice of the Catholic religion. 3. That no religious marriage ceremony shall toko place elsewhere than in the Catholic Church. The marriage of a Catholic before a Protestant minister is a grave sin, as being a participation in the religious rite of those who are sopor ote from the Catholic Church, and therefore a sacrilege, and as the Holy See has declared, 'an implicit adhesion to heresy.' Mixed marriages aro ab horred and forbiddon by the Church, and leave cannot be obtained for them unless some grave motive be alleged in addition to the fulfilment of tho conditions prescribed."

The climate of the northern port of Auckland having been proved to possess a remarkable adaptability for the culture of the orange tree, more attention should be paid to the growth of that fruit by our settlers. The following remarks by Solon Robertson, an American writer, shew tbe extraordinary profits derivable from Ameri can orange groves:—" It is always safe to buy an orange-grove on a basis of 100-ols. for each healthy mature tree. This is an oyer-estimate, perhaps, and was based on 2Je. for the orangos. Tho Sp-er grove, with GOO trees, wonld bring perhaps 90,0Q0d015., and this is tho best in Florida. This is about .8,500d015. por acre for six acres. It is tbe best, amply because it is the oldest. The lorgest yield ever known from one tree come from the oldest tree in the State, at St. Augustine, which bore 11,860 oranges. This ia held to prove that up to 70 or 100 years tho yield of a tree will improve. There are several trees that have yielded 7,000 and 8,000 oranges. Mar cellunMorkham showedmeatree fiom which be sold 66d01. worth of oranges one season, and an income of 50dol. a tree is common, The average yield of o tree is about 600 to tbe tree, or at present prices 9dol. in money. An acre will hold 70 trees, which gives about 6000dol, to the acre. The Spcer grove, which I use, simply because it is the only fully matured grove the statis tics of which are available, averaged, General Sanford writes, l,ooodol. an acre for three years, one year reaching 7,2-Odol. for the flye aero.. Mr Sim .of South Apopka, sold 105,00(1 oranges from' one acre one year. The age of orange trees is unknown, but it is presumed they are good for one hundred yeara. They are cultivated with much more care now than formerly, being fertilised regu larly, dipped and pruned, and watched very closely. It is probable that under this intelligent treatment the orange tree will produce more fully, more regularly, and live longer, than under the old system. They are hardy trees, and when below the frost line are scarcely ever known to die. They are very susceptible to wind storms which whip the fruit, and even the foliage, from tbo limbs." ,

Mr James Mace and Professor William Miller open at the Theatre Royal, on Saturday evening next, with a grand athletic combination. Mr Maco will go through his imitations of statuesque Grecian statuary, aud will also take part in a grand scientific display of boxing, in conjunction with Professor Miller, the champion athlete and wrestler of the world. Professor Miller and Monsieur Victor will wrestle in the Grtuco-Koman style, and will give statuesque illustrations of locks and stop-, as practised by tha gladiators of Rome, and by the modern wrestlers of the present day. The enter tainment will be varied, and will consist of heavy wei_ht lifting, heavy Indian club exercises, sparring, fencing, and wrestling, i etc.

The Society of Arts Exhibition closed last evening. It has been in every way most successful, and will doubtless give a great impetus to the put suit of art in this town. This satisfactory Btate of affairs is largely due to Mr Josiah Martin, the hono rary secretary, whose efforts have been in cessant and untiring. He has worked early and lato; often, it must be confessed, single-handed. Pictures to the value of £300 have been sold, a fact which shows that we are not wanting here in patrons of art. Thia diffusion of creditable work can not fail to produce good results, In con gratulating the society, we trust they will go on from good to better, and that we .hall next year have to chronicle an even greater success, both as regards the number of exhibits and the standard attained.

Messrs Keals' and Sons, architects, hare just completed new plana for the proposed Coffee Palace, tho designs prepared by Mr Stevenson being considered of too costly a character. The building will be four storeys in height, and will havo a frontage of 40 feet to Queen-Btreet, by a depth of 120 feet. The building will have hand some fai;adea on the eastern and southern sides, and the basement story will be subdivided Into shops. The mansard roof, which was provided for in Mr Stevenson's design, and to which Mr Superintendent Uti_L.es raised such strong objections, has been dispensed with. The cost of tho building is not expected to exceed £10,000 0r£12,000. At a meeting of the directors of the com pany held yesterday, the plans were approved of, and tenders are to be called immediately.

Tho Hope of Auckland Tent of ltechab ites celebrated tbe nineteenth anniversary of the society by a soiree, followed by a musical and literary entertainment, in tbe Temperance Hall last evening. Thero was a large gathering of members and friends, and a very pleasant evening was spent. After tea bad been disponed of, Mr W. Coleman occupied the chair, and in opening made a few remarks regarding the reason of their present celebration. Mr Hemus delivered an interesting address on " Rech ubisni," while tho secretary, Mr J. G, Carr, read tho anuual report. The present num ber on tbo roll ia 114 members of good standing, and the society was considered in a fair position. The sick fund at present stood ut £597 19s 4d, and the funeral fund, in which they had an interest, at £1,376. The Juvenile Tent, under the supervision e>f Brothers J, W. Foster and Edward Wor ing, numbered 42 members, the meetings being held fortnightly. Duting the evening musical selections, recitation), etc., were given by ladies and gentlemen connected with tho Order,and were duly appreciated, as evidenced by the frequent applause which greeted the performers.

Thero was a largo attendance at the meeting of the Early Closing Association in the Working Men's Club last evenlug, Mr IJ, W, Smith presided. The deputation ap pointed at the last meeting to wait upon the masters and ask their co-operation io having the premises closed at six o'clock gave iv their report. It was to the effect that all the shopkeepers, with the excep tion of Mr Levy, hid contented to close at the hour specified, On the motion of Mr Scabrook, seconded by Mr Orr, it mm agreed that the assistants of grocery, ironmongery, aud other trades should bo invited to join the association, The secretary reported lhat they had a credit balance of £30, and it was decided to bave a number of postors circulated, requesting tho assistauce of the public. Mr Sneddon reported that nn agitation meeting'for a Nowton Branch ot the society was to be held in the Masonic Hall oa the following evening, and the Secretary and Mr Beetham weio appointed to attend as delegates. It was also resolved that a census be taken of tho-i! males and females employed after six o'clock on certain nights specified. This con cluded the business, and the meeting terminated.

The barque Bella Mary, from Melbourne, bound for Kaipara, in ballast, put into harbour, this morning, to obtain medical aid for Captain Owens, master of tho vessel, who has been very unwell daring the latter putt of tho voyage. Captain Owons, who has followed the seafaring profession for many years, and had never, until leaving Melbourne on April 10th last, suffered from illness of any severe nature, was suddenly seized on that dato with violent pains in the back. Since then he has boon swung up in a ham mock in the cabin quite helpless. The veiscl was off Kaipara at noon on Thursday last, but tho weather being thick and foggy, it was deemed advisable to como on to Auck land for medical assistance Tbo bateiuo arrived early this morning, and Dr. Moore having been sent for, visited Capt. Owens, and gave instructions to the mate of the vessel regarding treatment. The invalid is sutl'eriug from a species of rheumatism of a severo nature, and the doctor considers it advisable to effect a partial recovery before attempting the re moval ot his patient to more suitable quarters on shore Capt. Owens is well known in Auckland, and many residents will be sorry to learn of his affliction,

LOTTf- WILMOT ON THE RAMPAGE.— Astounding revelations, exposing the haunts of vloe, orlmo, and cruelty. Bee to-morrow's " Observer."

Broken Hearts v. Broken Jewel r.tKY. — How Fair-urn's prospeotive .orient Played poker with hia presents, (fragments on view at the " Observer " oflloe.l 800 to morrow's "Observer."

Abbott's Holy Water supply.— Illustrated.

Cbrimonxal Op_k.no Christchurch ExnißiTioN.-Large illustration. Bee to-mor row's " Observer.' r

tikskson's "G.N.L.A. Estate and Busi ness Gazette ond Land Buyers' Guide " for April contains 21 pagea of information useful to every settlor and business man, Inoludia. a large amount of Interesting reading matter. A speci men number sent gratis on reoetpt of address,— T. W. Hiokson. 0.N.L.A., Auokland.-.Advt.)

PLAYING PRANKS WITH A WELLINGTON DETECTIVE.

(BY TKM.GEAR-.-OWN COKKKSPONDBNT.)

| WELLINGTON, this day, A most amusing incident occurred in our harbour yesterday afternoon. It appears that a well-known detective, who is dis tinguished more for his zeal than his dis cretion, proceeded in a boat to board a vessel called the Peru, then on the point of sailing for England. He was ac companied by a civilian named Buxton, wno had been robbed of a suit of clothes by a man named Palmer, with whom he had Deen lodging. It waa ascertained that Palmor had jnst joined the "Pern" in the capaoity of chief cook, and the object of the visit was to effect his apprehension, tho detective being I armed with a warrant for that purpose. Palmor at onco admitted having stolen the clothes, which were then deposited in a little boat that was hanging on to the side of the vessel with Buxton. The Captain however, slrenuously objected to part with' Palmer, whom h. required for the voyage. A verbal altercation accordingly ensued, and during its progress the vessel got thoroughly under. weigh, and altogether dear of the boat containing Buxton and the recovered clothes. Presently the vessel approached the Heads, and the captain threatened to take the detective to England unless he paid down a £10 note to allow Buxton's boat to come alongside. Un possessed of tho required amount, the detective commenced to divest himself of his clothing, preparatory to attempting to swim ashore, a distance of two or three miles, nor was he deterred from entertain ing the project by the cruel reininder of thegallant capta'n tbat the|harbotirwas fre quented largely by sharks. Eventually after the zealous detective officer bad been tormented to the utmost by the prospect of nn involuntary trip to England with out means, the captain allowed him to leave the ship on condition that he left the prisoner behind him.' The offer was eagerly accepted, and the vessel proceeded on her voyage, and now the detective authorities swear that if Captain Orr—that is his name—ever puts His nose inside Welling ton Heads again, they will prosecute him for interfering with them while in execu tion of their duty, and' rescuing a person. The detectivo in question is now compelled to go through a vast deal of chaff in the city on account of the circumstance. ]

The telephone exchange was opened in Dunedin yesterday, with sixty subscribers It worked excellently.

CABLEGRAMS.

[BS.TSE'S TELE-BAMS.]

THE KOYAL MARRIAGE,

LONDON, April 25th.

The PriuceßS Helen of Waldeck-Pyr mont, bride elect of the Prince Leopold, has arrived at Windsor Castle. The wedding ceremony takes place on Wednes day tbe 2Cth instant. WOOL. There is but little enquiry for wool, Arrivals to date for the next auctions commencing on tho 6th May, amount to 30,000 bales. CONSERVATIVE VICTORY. LONDON,. April 2». Mr Stanley, Tory candidate, has been re. turned for West Somerset constituency without opposition.

AUSTRALIAN.

SYDNEY, this day. Sailed this afternoon : Union Co.'s Ringa rooma, for Auckland.

MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY,

The Australian Mutual Provident So. ciety's report for last year has been issued. It shows that during the year 6,467 policies, insuring £2,140,000, were iesued, the new premiums amounting to £98,690. The total claims paid during the year amounted to £19G,000. The accumulated fund of the Society stands at £3,800,000.

MELBOURNE, this day.

Arrived, this morning: the Union C.mpanys' s.s. Arawata, from the Bluff.

MX BERRY MOVES A VOTE OF CENSURE.

MELBOURNE, April 26,

Tbe debate on the address in reply to the Governor's speech commenced in the Legislative Assembly to-night, and is now (10p.r0.) proceeding. Mr Berry has pro posed an amendment, " That tho House dis approves of the administrative action which has been taken in various departments during the recess." Barley (malting) remains at 4s 6d to 4s Bd. Shipping wheat, 6s 7d. New Zealand feed ing oats, 3s lOd to 4s; milling ditto, 4s Id to 4s 3d.

HOUSE OF MR J. B. WHYTE, M.H.R., BURNED.

(By Tbl-GKAph-Own Co-respondent.)

HAMILTON, this day. An alarm of fire was given last night at 8 30, which proved to be the dwelling home of Mr J. B. Whyte. M.H.K., about two miles out of town; numbers were quickly on tbe spot, but too late to render assistance. The fire originated iv the dressing-room, and when discovered was beyond control. Attention was imme diately turned to saving the goods; the children had been got out, but no assistance being at hand, Mr Whyte was powerless to eitect much good. Tbe house and furni ture were 'insured in tbe South British for £2,500. -he loas is estimated at £1,500 above the insurance.

SUPPOSED DROWNING AC CIDENT.

Mr Otto Kohl Missing.

(From a Correspondent.)

WAIUKU, yeßlerday. MR Otto Kohl, of Auckland, who has been staying at Waipipi with Mr Craig, is missing, and is supposod to have been drowned. He left hia place of residence yesterday morning, and nothing more was h«ard of him until Mr McDonald found his clothes, watch, purso, etc., in the goods store on the wharf. The police are making a search.

This day

Otto Kohl is still missing. A search party failed to find the body up to a late hour lost night, Another crew consisting of Messrs Barribal, Deed, and others are away employed again this morning, to prosecute a further search for the body.

THE INTERNATIONAL EX HIBITION.

(»Y T____BAPH.—WKCIAI, £OBR?SPON'

DENT,)

CHRISTCHURCH, this day. With the exception of the space alloted to Auckland exhibits and a few British show cases ex Cotopaxi, the Exhibition may now be declared thoroughly finished. The im provements made in the internal fittings and decorations are complete. The pro moters to-day announce officially that " like all its predecessors, the New Zea land International Exhibition has been in an unfinished condition until to-day, but we may (if not interfering with vice-regal privilege?, now declare it open)." As showing the vast extent of tbo building, it may be mentioned tbat daring two days recitals have been Riven in the Concert and Fine Art Halls, whilst tho Austrian Band has been playing in one of the Octagons,and yet the audience in both parts of the building were enjoying the music they selected to patronise withoat their pleasure being marred by tho other performance. Since tbe opening 50,897 persons have paid for admission; this is exclusive of ticket holders, and all having free access.

Scintillations.

"Be brief, for lt is with words as with sunbeams: the more they are oondonsed the peeper they burn."—souths..

Beer and trouble are frequently brewed together. What does everyone thirst after?-A red herring. Nobody's Child.—The self-made man. Teetotaller's Motto,—Don't let your spirits go down. When is a nutmeg like a prison window ? —When it is grated.

The other day the manager of the Woodlands Meat Preserving Company, Southland, received no fewer than 7,000 rabbits. The daily average is 4,000. An official report published gives tbe particulars of Mr Logan's discovery ot a thick lode of manganese in the neighbour hood of Ohariu,' near Wellington.

The Sydenham Building Society, which Charters defrauded, will pay a dividend of 5s 7_d in the £ The Baptist Church intend to send Mr Henry Driver (student) to Spurgeon's College, London. He is expected in Anck, land shortly from Dunedin, where be has been officiating at the Harvey-street church until the Rev. J, Upton Davis's successor arrives from England.

Captain Butler is steadily improving in the Hospital; but tbe greatest quietude is necessaty for him, and friends are there fore desired by the Hospital authorities to keep away. An American journal advertises thus :— " Wanted—A' modorn young lady's fore head, The editor not having seen one for several years, is willing to pay a fair price for a glimpse at tho genuine old article." A stump orator wanted the wings of a bird to fly to evory town and country, to eyery village and hamlet in the broad land; but ho caved in when a naughty boy in the crowd sang out, " Dry up, you old fool; you'd get shot for a goose before you flew a mile."

Mr R. A. Proctor's papers on "The Great Pyramid," now in course of publica tion in "Knowledge," are said to be of great interest aud importance. They attempt to solve all the mysteries and difiic-lties of the ascending and descending passages, about which so much has been written.

What animal took most luggage with him into the ark?— The elephant, for he would not move Without his trunk. What animals took least luggage?— The fox • and the cock, for they had only a .m_. and.com. between them.

A new tariff of premiums under tho " Go vernment Insurance md Annuities Act" was gazetted on the 22nd inst.

The re-appointment of Mr T. Heale to a Native Lands Court Judgeship is gazetted.

Mr Bryce telegraphed to Tawhiooyester day recommending that there should bo no drinking at th. ceremony of driving the pile of the bridge, but Tawhiao said it was a joyous' ocoasion, which should be cele b rated with some jollity. A commission oppointed by the bishop of the diocese to consider the " spiritual destitution of Bristol" has recommended the erection of a dozen now churches and mission roeme, at a cost of nearly £50 000 the giving of clerical help to the incum bents of half a dozen other parishes, and the raising of nearly £1,000 a year towards the additional expenses incurred.

THE NEW ZEALAND INTER NATIONAL EXHIBITION, 1882.

(PIIOM OUR SPECIAL OOEEKBPONDENT.)

CHRISTCHURCH, April 20. THE Exhibition is a success and a failure. It is a success in so far .as the promoters aud exhibitors bave been able to make lt such. It is an utter failure as regards tho expectation of tho people of Christchurch, that the holding of this world's show would at one spring maks the capital of Canterbury the centre of the whole colony, aud bring to the coffets of tbe local business men such gains as nave followed the holding of similar exhibitions elsewhere. There is the building, there are the exhibits and the exhibitors or their agents, there is the fact that, compared with expectations formed, very few people visit it. It was hoped that time would bring an improvement, but so far, time has not. There is the'fact that an-exhibithn in every way worthy of the colony is being held, and the other fact that it is receiving little public patronage. The lesson it teaches is an important one, but one that tbe sooner learned and acted upon will the sooner bring prosperity to the Colony. The lesson is that owing to the distances separating one centre of popula tion from another within the Colony, and owing to geographical isolation otherwise, there can never be anything like centralisa tion in New Zealand. Since the founda tion of tbe Colony. nothing has occurred moro calculated to bring people together to one spot, and the attraction has failed in its competition with the considerations of time, distance, and expense. New Zea land will, however, be none the less, gainer by tbe Exhibition. The losers will be those who looked to make Immediate per sonal gain by it as traffickers. No amount of loss on their p «rt can detract from the fact that New Zealand has proved that it can compete successfully with other colo nies in products common to all; that it possesses products special to itself that are tbe bases of success; and that the an nouncement tbat an International Exhibi tion was to be held ia New Zealand has at tracted the attention of the whole world, and has led to keen competition in nearly every department of trade, art, and industry. Before entering upon the duty of describ ing the exhibits in such order as they are presented to the eye, I have deemed it right to make the foregoing remarks. There are other causes tending to detract from the success of the Exhibition, but they ore such aa may be considered insepar able from the first week or two. Time will probably remove them; but unless locomotion can, by some means at present unknown to us, be made more rapid than it is at present, such an enormous concen tration of. people as can alone make an International Exhibition a financial suc cess will be impossible in New Zealand. Owing to the irregularity of classifica tion, whether taken on the basis of locality or of description of exhibit, and to the imperfections ot the official catalogue, the only way in which the Exhibition can be described is by taking the various avenues iv rotation.

CANTERBgRY AVENUE (NEWZEA

_-AND EXfflblTS.)

On entering the building and turning to the left; the visitor is introduced to the Canterbury Avenue. As the avenue con tains a vast number of exhibits woitby of mention, in this letter I will merely note the various items of interest on the south aide of the Canterbury Avenue.

The first thing to strike the eye is a case of instruments belonging to the Telegraph Department. They are among the latest in ventions in the electric world, and are well worthy inspection and study by amateur electricians, and indeed others who would repudiate tbe name of amateur being ap plied to them. The first bay is occupied by Lightband, Allan and Co. (of Christchurch), boot manufacturers. They display an assort ment of boots, shoes, and slippers that would disgrace no English manu facturer. Various designs ia the way of boots, etc., are arrayed in tasteful form, and in such variety as to daze one who is not aufait in the leather trade.

W. Harris displays an exceedingly choice collection of boots and shoes, but his cloth boots andsatinshoes are particularly worthy of mention.

W. Nicholas and Son, who formerly hailed from Bond-street, London, are not behind their compeers in the boot trade. They display an excellent assortment, and their seamless boots commanded a large amount of attention.

John King, of Cbrutchurch, exhibits somo very excellent specimens of wax and sperm candles, also soap, which has every appearance of befcg of a superior descrip tion.

In the same b.y, in the last ex hibits, are somo well-stuffed birds aud skins; also a variety of articles which are manufactured by A. Dunbar, of Christchurch. There are hunting, riding, stock, race, and ladies' saddles, each and every one of which appears fully equal to the imported article. Messrs Toomer Brothers, boat manu facturers, come next, and it must be left to the judges to decide which of tbe various manufacturers in this line are entitled to tbe palm ; it would be utterly impossible for mo to say. Michaelis, Hallenstein, and Farquhar, leather merchants, Dunedin, occupy tbe next bay, aud ont of their leather they make a moat imposing display. Amongst other specimens, they exhibit curried leather, calf, stained harness, waxed split.*, waxed calf, grain seal, black grain, kip, black reia, black grain calf, belt backs, tweed calf, horse tweed, skirt stein, and brown rein, crimp butts, &c. Three worsted mats are next exhibited by Mr Charles H. Leatham. Venetian blinds are here shown by Mr W. James, of Oamaru, but call for no special mention. The Dunedin Hosiery Factory display a very attractive case of goods. Amongst other articles aro jerseys for footballers, hose, drawers, Sec , manufactured from Kaiapoi yarn, Mies Verrell, of Christchurch, shows some excellent specimens of stays and cor sets, some. of which are really beautiful pieces ot work. In the matter of infants' clothing, Miss Verrell has produced some tasty and useful articles. Next comes Locke and Mowbray's speci mens of leather. Tbe specimens are dyed in many colours, and from a superficial peep appear to be quite creditable to the currier.

the next bay v a really handsomely arranged one. ' Its contents are innumer able—wool mats, dyed all the colours of the rainbow, by Mr J. Bay ley, They are exceedingly good. G. L, Benth and Co. next exhibit Brad bury's sewing machines, also ah assortment of wax figures very beautifully attired, aud showing off to perfection the art of the milliner and dressmaker.

The N.Z. Clothing Factory's boy is one of the best; if not the best, in this avenue. They have a very large case full of wax figures, dressed so as to display the various 1 styles of dresa for which the company are ,80 well-known, .here are hunting coats and breeches suitable for the most fastidious man that ever crossed a horse, coats for , bicycling, shooting, fishing, dress coats, and, last but not °lea_, the old fashioned frock. This company also ex hibit °n behalf of the Mosgief Company some very excellent specimens of wool work, travelling rugs, Mauds or plaids, ladies' tartans, gents' underclothing, blankets, socks, card* showing s.tmples of colours used in manufacturing and knitting yarns. This bay is wotthy of study, Rowland and Gould,'of Upawa, have a very good assortment of rope, cords, and twine. ( coloured and otherwise, mado from European and other fibres. R. Marshall, of the Cust, also shows rope and twine, and exhibits the fibre iv its natural state, aud showing the process through. In the next bay one is struck at first with the conglomeration, but as all tbe exhibits are consigned to one agent it is perhaps excusable. But throughout the Exhibition thore is an entire absence of anything like classifying ilia various exhibits for the sake of comparison. To teturn to tho exhibits : Hugh It Cilmour, of Auckland, exhibits — brushes, forge >anel household bellows, of a first-class make, indeed so good are they that they should hold their own with any imported either from Eng land or Americi, S. Kirkpatrick and Co., of Nelson, are also to be found in this bay. They show jams, meats and Sauces. They looted attractive, but as'none of them were opefbd, it would be absurd to either eulo. gise them, or damn with faint praise. Steedra'an and Sons of the Thames, N.Z,, also show preserved fruits, but the above remarks will also refer to these. In the same bay, the' Mataura Paper Mill Company exhibit paper, which, although of merit, will yet bear|tmprovcm'ent.

In the next bay will be found some furniture of the ancient English style. It looks exceedingly strait-iaced,but is withal hondscime,

The next bay shows a very beautiful lady's writing table, made by Master Albert D. Campbell, of Dnnedin (aged 16). This V is really a work of art, and shows a con- I siderable amount of industry and patience in one so young. Mr Jas. Miller, brush manufacturer of I Christchurch, shows some very creditable 1 goods, Mr C. Higgs, of Christchurch, has oa I view some specimens of bis handy-work as a picture framer, carver, and gilder. T_ere 9 is nothing in the shape of picture frames in the Exhibition to excel this display, 1 Mr J, Sykes, of Christchurch, 'late of Sydney and Auckland, shows a very hand. I some case of dental ornaments. The <_«» shows every method of adjusting artlfiohd 1 teeth known. They; are mounted on vul conite and celluloid combined; also gold and celluloid combined, platinum and vulcanite. There are also two piecS 9 of American continuous gum which have a very fine appearance, Ono pie.. U exhibited (celluloid) has a very ingenious attachment by which the suction may ba lessened or otherwise by turning a snail ? gold nut. Altogether, there are over 60 pieces in this case, which has a very H attractive appearance, and is a credit to Mr Sykes.

Some excellent mechanical tools are ex. ___ hibited by H. L. Bphraim and Co, __i V,l consist of watchmakers' and jewellers' tools and aro of a very choice description, ' 1 There are also some excellent samples of I imitation marble—Egyptian, Devoß,J_sner ;i Irish, Dove, Beacke, gold, &c. - _J_ Mr A. Jacobson shows a chest of drawer* m which is made of 16 of the most useful H New Zealand woods for cabinet ware. It ia moat excellently constructed, and his a H * fine appearance. Next to this there is _ cheffonier made of Akaroa totara, by Mr ii George Barrell, of Leeaton, Canterbnrv It is a very creditable piece of worknum. _1 ship, aud would be an ornament to any * house. J The next bay discloses more furniture ol iH a superior deswiption, spring mattresgas 1 and bedsteads, the suite being inn^M. and green rep. ■ Xr " ' '

Taylor, Son and Company, of Christ church, exhihit specimens of theS -»_ manship, in the shape of Venetian an. other patent blinds and shutters. As ' specimens of their workmanship they are _i exceedingly creditable.

T. O'Keleey and Company have a hay I fitted and furnished in the old English -m style, from the mantel-piece to the coal 9 scuttle. One portion is fitted as a dining. room and the other as a bedroom. It is quaint but handsome. A magnificent pier, m glaaa with marble dressing table looks -I rather out of place with the furniture. _t If will be necessary to defer any remarks On | the north side of this avenue until my 1 next,

CORRESPONDENCE.

We are again deluged with correspondence, V " Observer " considers that Mr Cailliau'a remarks on the Tonic Sol-Fa system man. "'.-. feet strong prejudice, and he forwards a pamphlet narrating the brilliant reception ■ -given to a tonic sol-fa choir in Paris. I

Parnell Wat_r Supply. —Mr J. . Savage complains that tbe "usually urbane s) and courteous Mayor (Mr Walker) was in. _\ consistent with the position of chairman of .7 the meeting of ratepayers to consider the'■ water and drainage scheme." Ho says that '-_ while speakers in favour of the water V scheme were allowed every latitude, those -M opposed to it were cut very short. He -|l supposes that " the Mayor and wise Conn* I ciliors have so evidently made up their I minds to this ridiculous scheme of supply- 4 ing Parnell with water from Mr Seccomhe's well, that they resent any of tbe ratepayers presuming to hold a different opinion to themselves," He hopes the ratepayers 6f Parnell arc not going to make the same mistake that the city made about eight years ago. Whatever our wise Co nncillora I say, if Mr Seccombe's well was hardly able 7 to supply the stand pipes in Queen-street, 1 they ought not to expect it to do more for Parnell. There is a ratepayer living in Parnell, who was in the Auckland Fire 1 Brigade at the time I speak of, who will 1 tell yon that this water supply was no use.. I in patting-out any fires that took place in V the city. At the fire in Cook-street, the Water would hardly rise to the level or come oat of the fire-hose."

Re.. Mb Monro and Church AT.ENDANCf. —a correspondent writes:* " The sermon of Key. Mr Monro seems to have caused no small stir in the enemy's camp. The cap mnst have fitted a good* many, or they would not be so disturbed about a sermon. I for one am very much obliged to Mr Munro for his calm, reason* able, and truthful sermon, and we all know that dancing up to a late hour on Saturday night is not the best preparation for the Sabbath Day, neither is patrolling Qaeen* street to a late hour on Saturday night. If there was less of that it wonld enhance the early closing movement, and benefit ear young men and women." Thomas Paink.-" Wilks" sends _ letter in defence of 1-Lac's works, but it travels much the same ground as was covered by Mr A. Campbell yesterday. He concludes:—" A lecturer is expected to arrive shortly who will, we trust, enlighten sceptics in the ' ignorance and presump tion,' including, we also pray, the Rev. G. B Monro, for there are more sceptics in the church than out of it."

Healthiness of Parnell.—Mr P. J. Smith writes tbat "Parnell,}by fair and proper comparison, is a very healthy site. Statistics show less infections disease in Parnell than in any other of onr suburban localities." ,

A Voice Feom Takapuna.—Captain Welsh, of Lake Takapuna, sends a letter on the case of road obstruction at Lake Takapuna, in which he attacks tbo evi dence of the defendant, the decision of the Justices,and all concerned. The matter is not ot sufficient general interest to warrant publication. Hospitalßeturns,— A, Mann writes:— " Can you tell your readers il there ia any statement published showing the average number of deaths in our Hospital, aa com pared with the admissions, because I and others have noticed a most unusual number of deaths of late, particularly of fevers and consumption. Has the miserable contract diet anything to do with the latter? became it is time a change was made in the diet, or our Hospital will have, like others, an un enviable notoriety. Local overlooking is urgently required, by all accounts, to ensure more nurses and more palatable food."

PARNELL WATER SUPPLY.

The Howl at an Abbott and Whine at a Bishop,

(To the Editor.)

Sib.—Your contemporary, tho "Herald," by a jeremiad, m jts issue of the 26th lost., has done" me the'highest possible honour, (or whlob I must ever cherish sentiments of profound gratitude, but as tbis tunny article con tains statemehts herd to be believed and harder BtlJl to be understood, I trust I may be pardoned for oriefly pass ing them under review. First, then, the follow ing statement was designated as impious rhodo montade. I averred, my water, in quantity, was abundant; In quality, par excellence; lt oamo straight from Heaven 1 duty paid I cold as an iotrberg I clear as orystol I refreshing as balmy Bleep! having passed through -the great laboratory of the Universe, and under the inspection of Nature's great 'Al chemist, was divested of all deleterious con stituents. Is Seooombe. bettor than' t_at! Truly,— Man's inhumanity to man, -lakesosuntlessthousands moan. John weeps I but really, sir, if this paragraph was submitted to the most strait-laced and Puritanlo minister, he would not dare to pro nounoa it impious, but-would say, on the con trary, it was most pious—was simply used by way of antithesis, and while aecoombe'a water is Of the earth, earthy; John's would be said to be ot the heavens, heavenly. Secondly. Allusion was made to my "Ciceronian eloquence;" nobody who heard the effusion doab.ed tbis, but in addition to tbia small matter there waa also a strong interlarding of the Piatonlo and Sooratean philosophy, Bound reasoning, logical arguments, keen satire, and. oomplete carriage of all the desired objects. Thirdly, lam oaargea with being tbe leader of Parnell opinion, baying too muon Influence, in addition to being the mover of a moat wonder ful amendment. As regards /the farmer, I BU.mit that the whole ot tho said ioflaenos was created in the meeting, although repeatedly'de slred to convene a meeting to oppose the schemes ot the oounoil, I most persistently refused, and I too_ no steps Wbatevor outside to form »■ oounter-organizatloi>. As to the latter, my •wonderful" amendment was endorsed by A majority In tho meeting, and was carried in a *i. m;°f' wonl3erfal way-" And I may here state that had my second amendment been nut at an _£.?* _-_?„■* too- Wo. uldliaYe boo" oarrled-a great number having left tbe meeting. Fourthly-By a most "wonderful oiroular,-. whioh emanated from a moat '^wonderful body of councillors," and whioh by the way is P_*__"J_-' 'It'_**._• ttWW» ««■__* in its way—whioh will Jong be preserved, the ratepayers of Parnell were Invited to a publio meeting for tbe purpose ot d_ ouaslng the most "wonderful 'propossJte' __?_-_:__--# the °°nnolL and. y«' «£_!• and wonderful,' as your oonteoiporary would _„£_ ___ F_ arS_i obstacles and diffloultles were placed by the chairman Wm_e_Tln the -_L tor mt fal r dlecusßlon: forlnetanoe? rt7nmn« hS tl» Inoved _rajr amendment and was _-_3-? n _ to speak to It, he ruled me out of -_,-k £ t,DS '* wasjueoessary said amendment should be .eoonded prior to my speaking* -_.__!_-?-'J* 1' Picture have had an op £,££?* X, ot ad„ dres«ng tno meeting but for the intervention of several ratepayers who pre> l^ d af ainsiihls toegular and unwarrantable action of tha Mayor, If this is the modus oper andi phrsuedmtheCouncil.orlfitis either eouit able, regular, orEngiiah, Imiisfr state it is the only occasion on whioh I ever knew the some course to be adopted, and to say the least -s»t-M,. In-? 8 nl? B, t Spline, ■and "wonder-el." Fifthly. The article throughout appears to be St spired by the sole desire to howl at an Abbot?

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR. THURSDAY. APRIL 27.



KATEY DEAR,-I want a' Hunting Wotoh like yours. Where did yon boy lt I Why, at P. H. Lbwissok'S, and it cost only £1 10a, and goes to the minute. He has Dozens of them. Shop closes at two o'olook on Sa_o_-a.s. , OA- 0 «-Ax.. g iMWiaaox, JSWBLL-11, QUEEN-SIRE--. TUII RECEIVED Ex Crownthorpe and Arabella, and Late Arrivals, LARGE SHIPMENTS OF • BRUSSELS AND TAPESTRJT . (^ARPKTS, (ALL HEW PATTERNS). ! A Splendid Assortment ot Frenoh and English . CRETONNES. liAOK AND NET CURTAINS In Great Variety. Bka.3 and Iron Bedsteads and Cots, iron venetian blinds (all colours), VERANDAH BUNDS. PERAMBULATORS. FURNITURE of every description In stook , and made to order. INSPECTION INVITED. xrr INKS AND OT AL L, Wholesale and Kktail cabinetmakers and upholsterers, and carpet warehousemen, Shokt-And-s-kkkt. DONT PDT MY JEWELLERY N THE WINDOW TO GET DIRTY. bave the Largest and Beßt Seleoted Stock of Gold and Silvbb Jbwhlleb., Diamonds, Si_v_h Flaw. Elsotbo Plate, Gold and Silvbb Watob.s. w-dding phesitntb, marriaok fans, blrth _A_ Ql-TS, AND C-kibtenin _ Prbsentb, In New Zealand. Xhe smallest Shop and Grandest Assortment. E. H. LEWIBSON, WA-OHMAKBR AND JBWKLLBR. Q___..-B__T - opposite tbe Union Bank. '



j Special Advertißemei-tB | rpHORNTON, SMITH AND FIKTH I HAVE FOR SALE t ■iCrown" Flour, In Baoks, 100. and OTs t " champion" „ .. •• "Cantab" l« •■ » •• Sharps* Bran Fowl Wheat Wharf Mux, Auckland mj HAVE RECEIVED 500 PAIRS o. Large White .Blankets, SI.I-HTLY DAMAGED. THE. WILL BE SOLD AT 123. t)D! A PAIR. J pOSGRAVE AND £jO. llilliiillilll B____EE33«asSßSs«3ssa:-S-!SS ooQOOQOooqqo6ggggqoqoqqqqq 1882 \yiNTEB. 50 CASES 50 The first portion of the NEW GOODS for this Season aro now on view, amongst■whiohi are somo Masnifioent Lines of BOYS' AND YOUTHS' CHEAP SUITS. PARENTS AND GUARDIANS Will find It advan tageous to make an Earl. Selection. Tho STOCK of MEN'S CLOTHING to aimply superb, and tho VARnrrv of ha is, HOS-ERV. SHIRTS, BLANKETS. FLAN NELS, &C second to nono In Now Zoaland. Auckland Branch: QUEEN-STREET, Opposite Theatre Royal; And at albert-street, Thames. . J. FlT_B_-ONS, Manager, QOpaapQQpnggggpaooPSßSeese „HHHWSS-iWW«WWaWSE.3sSgHg«wg NNNNN§SNNNNNINNvSI!.IS]NSIS|SBNNNN _*ttfc.*WfcfcMfc|s| cl [lßlfc^_ tlfc aaßßßsißasasi___iiiiiS9S|i WANTED.— Have you seen the Silver Braoelets at 8s J Eight Shllllnga each I Good genuine Sliver I Mo bought me a Pair such _uo_a—at F. H. LEWIBSON'B, jEWMi-B. Opposite ihe Union Bank, qneen-street \ MEBICA N GOODg (Just Akriv.d) ON SALE BY GARLIOK „- ORANWELT, GAKLICK <X CRANWELL. Ll. \ Spindle Grecian CHAIRS „„.,„„ York vo. Do. -tir Bartra Washington Do. t .__!-- Bent Quineey Do. Landing [ oak Dining Do. _, XX „fDouelaa (Arm) Do. CUB-S- JDH Chilton's High Do. w __?vL. American Wood ORADLE9 New York. Vaaoy carpet cHAIRS . American PERAMBULATORS Thk Trade Supplied. garlick & cranwell, City HaU Arcade. AU3TMAN BENT WOOD FURNITURE Now Landing, ex Crownthorpe— \ Ladies' Easy and Rocking Chairs Genta' Do. and Do. Do. Shop Chairs and Piano Stools -„,_ English Birch Folding Chairs, now wit _ or -without Arms t ._-~„, English Carpet folding Chairs, LAN-raa wlt _ h^h Baclu 1 Bx Jnsx Opened Up— r, t> nm _ (.Drawing-room Furniture, OROW N- f B ia C ic an d Gold. Wolnut ond ■nnoo, Fanoy Pointed Whatnota THORPS, oavenporte, Coffee Tobies »_,-, Tapestry ond Brussels Carpets Irom Ladies' Occasional Chairs (for r..--.«. Drawing-room) London. Now Deaignj ___ Cornioes Do. Do. Cretonnes New Fringes for Mantle Shelves, . Cornices, Tables TOILETWARE, to arrive ex Fareora. NEW CARPETS, do. do. do. NEW DESIGNS IN LINOLEUM, to arrive ex Arabella. OAK DINING-EOOM SUITE FRAMES Jdst Received. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL. pABUCK & pKANWELL, GENERAL HOUSE FURNISHERS AND CABINETMAKERS. Queen-street and Lome-street, Auckland. W - William Rattray x Begs to draw attention to his -L SPLENDID AB3ORTMKNT D fj OF J JJ CHOICE AUTUMN DRESS g O FABRICS, I I Seleoted especially lor him in the it> C London and Paris markets. ! ac - T Among the more prominent materials, whioh are In all fas m hlonable tints, msy be mentioned RA Foule Serges tt Eetamene Serges A. U Elldon Drees Tweed (especially m adapted for Mornlnir or YJL Travelling Dresses) tt Dumfries Dress Tweed U Cheviot Dresa Tweed M Homespun Tweed Frenoh Wool Chorion vr Frenoh Satin Soleil (as effective i (_ Jfi. oa fli*, but more durable) . _5 French Cashmeres, and French Beiges. ;nD * — iOp N.R-All Prices marked in 1 y\ -cl plain figures. Five per cent, dis ■ q count allowed on all Cash pur- S q ohases of £. and upwards, at H tt, WILLIAM RATTRAY'S OJDi Q CENTRAL W DRAPERY WAREHOUSE. I 178,180, & 182, N J QUKEN-STREET, \Sf AnOEtANDI Ao liINABURY ie Co.'S NEW GOODS 1 NEW GOODS I NEW GOODS I WE ARE NOW SHOWING OUR FIRST SHIPMENT OF * AUTUMN AND WINTER DRESS GOODS, MILLINERY, JACKETS, MANTLES, ULSTERS, &0. WE HOLD THE LARGEST AND BEST SELECTED STOOK OF MILLINERY lX MILLINERY MILLINERY ADOKtANt , MILLINEKY MILLINERY AnoKl' Am MILLINEKY You are respectfully invited to Visit our Establishment before Making Your Pnrohases, DRESSMAKING ON THE PREMISES. Ojbtumes Made on Twenty-four HOUBS' notice. \ I INABURY ft £JO„ 20- & m, QUEBN-STREJ.T..I



Special Advertisemen-S. Seeds t Sesdsi Seeds i ' W. J. lii?*Cß: Have Just Landed their .NEW SEASONS CLOVERS, which are of Very Superior Quality. White Clover, English and Dutoh Red Clover. H_gUßh and American Cowgrosß, BngUah and American Alsyke. Timothy, Trefoil, Rape Luoorne, Llnsoed, &o„ Sec, See. Havlnu purobaßed prior to the rise, enables them to offer tho above al wholesale rates. Inspeotlon Invited. Also, Poverty Bay Rye Grass, machine dressed Bout_e P_t n B dye KVlian Rye Grass Coo-efoot, Prairie Grass, Ppa Prcetenßls And ail other kinds of Agricultural and Garden Seeds. bonedustl BONEDUST At the K-y Council's desire, we havo deter mined to dear out our present Block, and In I order to do so quiokly, we hove reduced the priooß for cash. Our quotations aro from AG to I BS. according to quantity and quality. In Stock : Bell's Celebrated J lnoh and Bcneflour; Sydney 2 -tar ond 3 Star Bon-dust and Bonedour; and a limited quantity of Sop pet's local manufacture. Wo bave also for Sale t 2 New Roboy's B and 8 h.p. Engines and' Thrashers Coulter. Drills _,„___. Kearsley'B Combined Hooper and Mower Corneas' Potent H.P. Chaff-cutter Also. Corbett Se Peel's manufacture Double-furrow Ploa_hs, well worth Inspection Single furrow Ploughs, Horse Hrfes , Caltlvatorß, Rollers and Olod-crushera Winnowers, Checao Presses Choeßemakors, Chatf-outtors (small) Sec Sec, See. Also, Feed and Soed Oats, Maine, Barley, Flour. Sharps, Oatmool. Chaff, Bran, Fowl Wheat. _c. &o„ Seo. Primo Samples of Ploked Tablo Potatoes GUANO. Peruvian, Ohlondorff., Dlsaolvod Peruvian Moldon Island. Huon Island, and other Che mical Manures. W. J. IP RBX & C°" 101. QUEKN-STR-KT, Auokland,



The true co-operative principle of doing business Is to buy cheap for cash and soil cheap for oasn; this, oombinod with a very low rent and Bmall expenses, enables both tho working man and tbo oountry sottlor to moko his money go farther at Wm. H. Smith's Cheap Drapery Warehouse than any other house In Auokland. Note the add ress: Corner ot Uppor Queen and Alexandra streets, opposite Army and Navy Hotel. Sco Wanted column.-!A-Y..1



Wouk's Aromatic Sohikdam schnapps, to neluco the destruction ond prevent tho im proper use of their wrappers ond labels, ond thus further proteot the Public against fraud and deception, have enclosed In the wrappers, or under the label on tho quart bottles, slnco Ist Ootober, 1878, ond continue to enclose in kv_by DAY- PACKING THHODOHOO- TUB YKAB THRBK _1 ORDERS, which are drawn upon tho undersigned, and which will be onahed by them on presentation. To secure theso Gifts, the Publio must be careful to ask for, ond accept nothing but, tho Genuine Udolpho Wolfs h SCHNAPPS, with our name upon the top label. M. Mobs _ Co,. Wynyard Lane, Sydney.