SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

man waterl^K^^.io.o Btrl^__rP^-_lu_ Erenlng, jU62 BUNBIBE.-To-momwMtWlng.ttjg^ ; StOONS AGB,-Firßt Quaiter, 23 h. (WO V-n.

ARRIVALS.

Y-BT-BDAY. TO-DAY. ~ , Olty Ot New York, P.M.»>.. Cohb, from ?y__e_.

DEPARTURES.

LAST KVBSIKO. Glenelg, b.b. Stephenson, for Taurar ga lomi.»*Farqtthar,forlii_woii -. Southern Cross, b b., Bemeoh, for the South

City of New York, P?M._ . Cobb, for Ssn Fran-

t£ sohooner, Cockfleld, for RusaeU Pelican. sohooner< Brown, for Tairua > Annie Wilson, schooner. Helgeson, for Woiroa Onward, schooner, Pankou, for Russell

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

L_ndon-Pareoro, early: Halcloneto follow Sydnei—City of New York, Tuesday Wt-mAki and South-Penguin, Tuesday -.uSM-Twhangaro-. and Mongonui-Welling ton or Glenelg, Monday I__r__g_—Glenelg or Wellington, Mondoy or Whangarei ond Whangarei He-da— Argyle, Tuesday ond Friday _ M___owo.-Flnf._l, Tbur-day Mercury Bay—Flngol, Mondoy

IMPORTS.

Per City of New York from Sydney- 2 pieces machinery, 1 case fittings. Per Freetrader from Tlmaiu-597 sacks wheat, 1,507 saoks oats, 10 saoks oatmeal, 50 sacks bar ley.

Per Rotorua, from Melbourne—2l kegs nails, SI chest-. 73 holt-chests, and .1 boxes too, 1,853 mats ani 150 packages sugar, 25 holf hhdsi vinegar, 10 cases vestas, 5 bags pepper, 10 oases plsnoa, 20 quarter - casks sherry, 200 bogs rice, 8 coies granite, 5 trunks boots, ■nd sundries From Dunedin—Bs nooks oat meal, 10 sacks barley, 16 sacks graßa seed, and sundries. From Lyttelton->ISQ saoks potatoes, VI doses cheese, 10 oases bacon, 25 Books malt, 7 nockagea furniture, and sundrie*. From Wel lington-! Dockages.

EXPORTS.

Per City of New York, for Bon Franclsoo : -26. hags potatoes, 12 bags pumkins. ForHono .ulu-_s_ale-*f--_us,--C-ies gum, 5 packages ogrlotiltural Implementa, 1 box papers, 1 pack age seeds, 1 package stationery.

IkVabds C-ABTWia».-So_t- Caroline, from Barrier, with .0 tons Wood and 30 sacks gum; Bangatlra, from* Barrier, with 50 tons firewood; Janet, from Whangarei Heads, with 800 buahels I'me. ~,...; ;,

OoTWAHDOOABtwIai.-Jsnet. for whangarei Heads; Fanny Kelly, for Whangaroa ; Haugo tiro, tor Omaha i South Carolina, for Blind Bay; Clyde, for Whangarei: Lake St Clare, for Kennedy Boy; AnnJo Wilson, for Kaipara.

Iho destination of the brigantine Lapwing has been altered frtmr Sydney to Melbourne via • Tairua; She ehtered out at the Custom 3 thence t>day. :.■'.- >■ ■■*> >= '- '*::'* The schooners Energy and Holly Bay ley have entered out ot ,ther Customstfor Sydney vlo Aratapt_| ~/..•. • t^_ ', .•,». The barque GajSlfa left Newcastle for Auck land on Mayl34" -*' l-' l"*-

By arrival of the fJt.Stella.tat Onehunga yes terday, we learn ttttt the lighthouse-keeper at Cope Mori- Van Difman reported that a large brigantine, painted-blaok. with dark red bulwarks, Bailed :«ver the Columbia reef reoently. .A.__pvJKsSa broke over her fre quently, but she gdtioff apparently without serious hurt. • *«i ' -

_be baroue-.outer; which left Lyttelton for this port on M»Jr _ _, .jriflg. tha following cargo: —10 Books grSBS 8-ed.iS- sacks barley, 719 sack. potatoes, 15 saoirs-.ffl-ionß, 1.101 sacks wheat, 291 bogs flour, 201 -bag. bran, 100 bags beans, and 1 owes hams and bacon.

ARRIVAL OF THE MAIL STEAMER.

The P.Mas, nfty of New York, Wm. L. Cohb, commin .or, attved In harbour at 11.30 a.m. to-day. We ore Indebted to Mr K. T. Piatt, pursar, for late flies, press parcels, etc., and the following repot, trailed from Sydney May 18, 3.15pm.; diaoharfsed pilot at . p.m.; hoarded byA_o_la_d,pl_otatlO.-0 a.m. May 23. From May SO to'port experienced a strong gale from th-'^-jMstf, to aouth-eist, aocom panlod- With heavy seas from tho south-east. Passengers tor 'Auckland: — Meters J. V. Betts. D. Cooper, 8. Morrin. J. Perks. H.. Smith, MaiorTabnteau. Captain Osborne, Miss Eimes, Mlst-Merlefleld Mr and Mrs De Lias. In transit for Baa Franclsoo and Honolulu if Mr and, Mrs F.-1. Thomas, Mr and MrsUttley. Rev. and Mrs-Forsalth. Mr and Mrs Holland,. children, and 2 .ervants, Mr and Mrs Finlay, Mr 4nd BMi.*Wa^hews. Mr ond Mrs Michel, MISS Rand>J|.-Mlaa Bloxaome. Mi-is Ada Word, Hon. Charles ..M9O--. M.LC. Messrs E. W. Barker,' D. Hanson, A. Morshol), J. C. M'lfin-ld.E.tKl-sary.W.a Prideoux, E. I, BwUis.-. A. Gibson, J. M. Greig, K. U Rout ledge, L. Watts;- J. 8. Clarkson, H. Butterwonh. J. Sootford, Carl Ullmann, C. S. Wright W.-G-'J-vins,' O. T. Cooke, O. Bloxaome, Ceotl-Bloxsome. Lloyd Bloxome. W. H. Logue, Edward Lee. W, G. Sharp. R. Murchln, A. Ullothorne, T. Martin, Mr and Mrs Smith and Misses Smith (2), Mr and Mrs J. S. ferry. Mrs Law. Mr and Mrs Klrch«i_F, MrsEotnosklns an 2 children, Capt.ln Field, 8.N., Lieutenant Combo. .Mr and Mrs Allison and Misses Alli-on, Mr and Mrs Brunton, and 53 in the steerage.

DEPARTURE OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK.

: Themall steamer left again for San Francisco shortly after 3 p.m. The following passengers booked at this port:—For Honolulu: Mr A. Irvine. For Han Francisco: Mrs Talbutt. Mr Bnd Mrs Fleming. Mr, Mm and Miss G. T. Paste, i Mrs K. Corby. Mrs A. Curby, Contain and Miss Bunoimin, Mr, Mra and Mies Punoh. Mrs . Hanalan and 3 children, iffessrs F. Hottley, W. Goodfellow, J. Donnelly, D. MoMerrlok, A. Dods. R. Beadman. P. Brennan. \V. A. Heron, ' W. J. Courtalne, Mrs MoDormon.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

: VDcrkmk. this day. Arrived: Cothono, from Maurltus

Mail Notice.

--AIL- WILL OLOBB AS U-DSB,— this Day. For Taranaki and Southern ports, per Hawea, at 1.30 p.m. For late letters at 150 p.m. For Thames, per Rotomahana, at 5 p.m. For Whangarei Heads, Waipu, Wangarel, and Mangapai, per Argyle, at 7 p.m. For Thames, per Enterprise. 7 p.m.

Thursday, 25th Instant For Thames, per Rotomahana. at 6.30 a.m. For Gisborne. Napier. Southern port., and Australian Colonies, per Rotorua, at 9 a.m. For Wolwera, Te Kopo, Cralgleburn, and Warkworth, per Rose Casey, at 10 o.m. For Tauranga, Ohinemutu. and Opotikl, per

Glenelg, at 1 p.m. For Mangawoi and Kaiwaka, por Fingal, at 5 p.m.

N.B.—Wednesday, 21th instant, being a Postal Holiday, the mails that ore -anally made up on that day will be closed the prevleua evening at seven o-lock.

N.8.-Game licenses (to kill or sell) may be, obtained at this oflloe. S, B. 8133, Chief Postmaster. Chief PooJ-offloo. Auckland.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

May 23, 1882. Abbott's Opera House—" Patience.'' V.M.C.A. Rooms-Conference ot Temperance Workers. Papakura Hall -Mr W. F. Dockland's Address.

Birth.

FKRGUSON.-On May 21st, 1881, Mrr. John Ferguson of o daughter. LOGAN.—On May 22nd, 1882, at her mother's residence, Victoria Rood. Devonport, North Shore, the wife ot Thomas Logan, ot Ohlne murl. of a daughter.

Death.

MEEHAN.-On Moy 22.1882, Patrick Meeban. aged 76 years. The funeral will leave his late residenoe, Durham-street, on Wednesday, the 2ith lest, at i p.m. Members of the H.A.0.8, society ore requested to attend.

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

TUESDAY, MAY 23, 1882.

For the came that lac_t_ssi.tjir.ee, A^afr.. For the wrong that nee<6f re&t-nea ' "3 T^iSj For the future in the dist|nt*,' " Jr* And the good that we __.de .--.„'

The political intelligence Irom Wellington is of less interest than usual at the. opening of the session. Parties are aa yet unde fined, and each side claims a majority. The Opposition caucus yesterday was not largely attended, a circumstanco that is attributed to the non-anival of some mem bers, but which is obviously due in part to a split between the Greyite and Macandrew factions. The question of tho leadership was left unsettled, but it is re- I ported that Mr Macandrew will propose jMr Montgomery for the office. A weaker leader it is utterly impossible to conceive ; Mr Montgomery has no single quality to recommend him for the position, and he would bo a mere puppet in the hands of tho members for Port Chalmers. A much stronger head and better defined purposes will be wanted to displace the present Ministry. It is stated that Mr W. J. Hurst, the member for Waitemata, Avill be nominated by tho Government for tho Chairmanship of Com mittees. Mr Hurst ha. doubtless claims upon the Government, and he is alao thoroughly well acquainted with the rules of parliamentary procedure, but his nomination is bound to provoke a very strong feeling among a section of the Oppo sition party, and the election will be a severely-contested one.

The Liquor Traffic.

When the national poet ol Scotland wrote, with a dash of that genius which shines in everything he penned, that

" Freedom and whisky gang thegither," he uttered a truth which, if not very pro found, is sufficiently obvious to strike even, tbe most casual observer. That a taste for violent intoxicants should he a never-failing concomitant of the most robust forms of Anglo-Saxon liberty may seem irrational and contradictory, and quite inexplicable by the ordinary methods; but while it is difficult to say which of the two things is cause, and which is effect, or whether there is at all any causative connection between them, the undoubted fact remains of the simultaneous growth of the highest civili sation, material and mora), which the world has ever seen, and the appetite for fiery spirituous stimulants. The extent to which tbe ■ national habit has obtained a hold upon this colony has been fully testi fied by the columns of announcements re garding licensed houses, which have re cently appeared in the daily press of this city. In Britain, during tbe past year, the consumpt of beer and spirits has not been so large as antici pated ; and Mr Gladstone, in re ferring to this fact in the Houae of Commons recently, couphd with it the gratifying announcement that there had been, during-the same period, a consider able increase in the savings of the indus trial classes. Here the causative link is unmistakably apparent; and it is perhaps from a consideration of the economic aspect of the question, if any, that the British people will arrive at a correct ap preciation of it. Mr Wm, Hoyle, writing to the London "Times" on the drink bill of the United Kingdom, for 1881, makes some instructive calculations and compari sons. The direct expenditure npon intoxicating drinks in Great Britain and Ireland during the last ten years amounts to the astounding sum of £1,364,818,357, nearly twice the amount of •he National Debt. The yearly average expenditure on "drinks" is thus £136,500,000; and Mr Hoyle calculates that the indirect losses which accrue from the drinking customs are pretty nearly equal to the direct expenditure. The reasonableness of this will be apparent when it is remembered that, as found by careful computation, a single drunkard of incorrigible habits will cost the commnnity £1,000 during his lifetime for watching, bringing to trial, and keoping him in prison. A very apropos comparison is drawn by Mr Hoyle, bearing upon the present agricultural depression in Great Britain and Ireland, which has led to the cry for reduction of rents. He points one tbat, in 1878, the gross rental of agricul tural land in the three kingdoms was esti mated to be a little short of £60,000,000; and even though there is added to this the gross rental of all houses, estimated at £75,000,000, the total of £135,000,000 is covered by the annual drink bill alone, with a million pounds to spare. We present these facts, and leave onr readers to draw their own conclusions therefrom.

Temperance advocates have been deriving a gleam of comfort from the results of the | drink traffic during the past year, but some hove erroneously stated that the consump tion of strong drink in Britian has decreased. In point of fact, it increased in the aggregate by 39 per cent, over the preceding year; but this increase is exceptionally small as compared with the greater prosperity which

bas prevailed. Some have also assumed that the decrease of drunkenness has been brought about by the adobtion by the people of light wine, as above.age in place -f thu atdent spirits of the country. Thip, again, is erroneous, for while the consump tion of British spirits showed an increase of 096 per cent, and beer on increase of 73 per cent., foreign wines decreased by l'3j per cent., and foreign spirits by 2'l.perj cent. However much we deaire to see A wide market for colonial winea opened in Britain, there is no getting past the fact that Home Britons are manifesting au in creasing preference for Home driuks. The latter seem beat adapted to the rigors of the climate and the temperament of the people, and it ia questionable if the milder produce ot the grape, suited to the people of vine-growing countries, will ever supersede them. We do not believe that the con tinuance oi our drinking customs is at all necessary to the perpetuation of our modern civilisation ; but if the two pheno mena are somehow linked together—if "Freedom and Whisky " are inseparable— and who shall prove that they are not ao ? — then there will be few indeed who Will not echo the sentiment of Byron, and cry :— ! "A land otslaves shall ne'er bo mine- Dash down that cup of Samian wine;" And return (.hall we add) to tho use of the stronger and honester native bever ages I Drunkenness, of course, it a vice to be stroni-ly condemned; but it comes from the abuse, aud not the u«e, of the national drinks. And there might be worse vices. Paris is a cou-picuoualy sober city ; but none will be found to declare that its moral atmosphere is purer than that of any British city. A hopeful fact in the statistics we have been considering is the compara tively great increase in the comsumpt of beer over that of ardent spirits. The in dulgence in beer ia much less harmful than habitual whisky drinking, physically con sidered, and the former drink has not the same power to iullame to acts of crime ; and au increase in beer-drinkiDg may really mean an important gain to temper ance. The true cure for drunkenness lies, however, not so much iv the kind of drink a3 in the growth of intelligence and self control among the masses—the triumph of common-sense over a depraved sensual appetite.

Messrs Fraser and Whito, the present city auditors, were nominated to that ollice to-day for tho ensuing year, and there being no further nomination they were declared elected.

Mrs Norric desire, to return her thanks to Mr A, Chitham and other?, principally fellow-workmen of her late husband at tho Union Sash and Door Company, for the amount of £17 2s (id, which they have kindly presented to her.

We understand that a movement ia on foot to s.nd a delegato to Wellington, lo urge on the [Government of New Zealand the claims of ihe sons ot old colonist*. Tne originator of the movemeut having declined, R. J. Feltus thinks a man of more weight und standing in the com munity should be sent.

Mr F. Battley leaves for Europe this evening by the mail steamer. He intends to visit the Young Men's Christian Associa tions of 'Frisco, New York, and London, so as to acquire a. much information aa possiblo about their mode of work, methods of organisation, etc. He has also been commissioned to represent the Auck land Aasociation, whenever opportunity may offer, and establish more friendly inter course batween tho different branches he may visit and our own.

Sir W. Fox arrived this morning by the Hawea, the special purpose of his trip hither being the delivery of a temperance address at the Hand of Hope gathering in tho Choral Hall to-morrow night. This fact Is a very practical proof of his eurnett ness in tho causo with which be has so loug i|>een identified. A Conference of temper »nco workers takes place in the Hall, Lower Albert-street, this evening.

A concert and entertainment, in aid of tbo Onehunga Catholic Education Fund, took place at St Mary's Hall, Uuohnnga, last night. Father Paul, the parish priest, and Father Golden, of Pukekokc-, were present. Songs and glees were contributed by Misses Swan, Avey, George, Staunton, Stephen son, Messrs Edwards, Boyle, and other gentlemen.

Thelatest intimation of tho progress of work in the Southern Cross mine, is con tained in the manager's report of May 17th, now to hand, as follows :—The leading stopo on haneing wall leader has been carried along the.oick of drive for 14ft, the" leader being about 2ftin thickness, carrying a fair amonnt of mineral, but I have seen no gold in the stope. Some of the stone where the gold waswhowing was broken out on Saturday, when 251bs of picked stone was received. At present there is no gold shewing, but little work has been done on tho leader where we micht expect to get gold. I intend to commence crushing some time next week, —James Co. its, Manager.

Mr Jas, Brown, of Ohaupo Boid, has been selected as manager of tho Waikato Fellmongery Company,

The Mendelssohn Quintette Club gave its closing performance last night in the Theatre Royal to a capital house, by which overy item on the programme was received with marked satisfaction, while the majority of them were encored. The con certed selections were the overture to Ambrose Thomas's "Raymond"; adagio from Mendelssohn's Quintette, in B flat; andante from Beethoven's Quar tette, in G (op. 18), and a Kaleidoscope {Schultzc) of popular oirs, as well as Boccherinis delectable littlo minuctto. Miss Millersantrthepolncco from "Mignon," the ballad "Market Day," song "The Flower Girl" (Bcvignani), and a song by Campana; Mr Schade executed upon the flute a fantasia on "II Segreto ": Mr Ryan contributed a fantasia on the clarionettc ; Mr Schnitzler played upon tho violin a minuetto by Raaf, and Mr Gicsc performed npon the 'cello a fantasia by Servaia and a gavotte by Bach. The club leaves by the mail steamer this evening for 'Frisco.

A private in the Cameronian Keaiment, British army, was recently convicted on six specific charges of desertion from as many different regiments within a few months, and was sentenced to seven years' penal servitude. The regiment to which he be longed was mustered at Shorncliffe camp, and the culprit drummed out with tbe usual formalities. The London " Chronicle" comments upon the sentence—commuted to five years—as being excessive, and one tbat shenldonly be meted out to criminals of a more pronounced type. lt points to the fact that the migratory Camcronion did not desert the colours altogether, but merely made the rounds of the regiments to see which would suit him best, and should, therefore, have been more leniently dealt with. Desertions are beg___fng.more com mon in the army (■%_Wmteijß{itod the officers, the same.,_)^e|mtlfaltte^-<i-S*1;0 some extent responsjl_^'therefof.,;f'AV - [• We wQJild remind onr readers .of. .the an ufial gat__e.iugofthesßan.ds -f.li_i.e and Good lVmplars to-morr6y7'<-#SBJhg' in the Choral Hall. ."The children had an excel lent practice last evening in the xvewtoh Congregational echoo.-room, and also the choir. The attendance was very large and satisfactory. The programme promises to be highly attractive and interesting, and if the weather is fair, there is no doubt thai the Choral Hall will be crowded. Tea is on the table from 6to 7, and the gathering will assemble at a quarter past 7. We believe this is the first effort of this kind, and is intended to bo the forernnner ot what is known in the United Kingdom as "The Crystal Palace Temper ance F.te," held annually, at which the children muster in the two choirs, each 5,000 strong, and the people attend to the number of between 60,000 and 70,000. In Melbourne recently, 30,000 mustered at a Temperance gala, and thoroughly enjoyed themselves. Kegalia will be worn by most of the members and officers of the various societies.

Mr D. Manson, of the Waltham Watch Company, was a passenger for America by the outward mail steamer to-day. From America, Mr Manson will go to England, and thence to South Africa. He expects to retnrn to Australasia in about fifteen months'time. Before leaving Sydney he was entertained at a banquet. The follow ing report of the event is published in the Sydney "Morning Hprald ": —" At the Athenaeum Club, yesterday, a banquet was given to Mr Donald Manson, representa tive of the Waltham Watch Company, on the occasion ot his leaving en route to the United States, por City of New York. The chair was taken by Mr Hugh George, who proposed the health ot " The Queen," of " Tbe President of the United States," and of "The Guest of the Evening." The chairman expatiated on the energy, enterprise, ond courtesy which had been shown by Mr Manson during his sojourn in these colonies, and the toast of his health was drunk with enthusiasm by the company present. The chairman as sured Mr Manson that he would leave the country with the best wishes, not only of those present, but also of a large section of the people of the Australian colonies. Mr Manson replied in appropriate terms, and the company separated after having spent a very pleatant evening, .

i There is said to be a farm in Worcester, shire, England, which stands in twelve parishes, and pays fifty different rates.

Mr Blucher, C.E., of Dairy Klat, writes testifying to the successful treatment of his horse by Mr Schmidel, veterinary surgeon, of Hobson-street.

The Ponsonby lowing Club has under c.n.ideration a pr.pos-,1 t. bold a serioi of winter concerts in the di.tret hall, for the purpose of increasing the funds of the club, lt has been determined to hold the first of the series about three weeks hence.

During a. furious gale in tho north of Scotland, in the beginning of April, a shoal of whales were seen in the Weesdale Voe. An exciting hunt followed, in which several boat* were nearly wrecked. The whales were ultimately driven into shallow water, aud upwards of three hundied were killed and landed.

An inquiry by the Board of Trade at Hull into the burning of the Liverpool ship Maritime Union, with a cargo of Silkstone coal for San Francisco, brought out the facts that of thirteen ships which left Hull laat year with coal from the same colliery, three were burned, and three arrived with tbeir cargoes on fire. The cargo in the present instance was shipped wet, and the coal was not screened.

Mrs B, Skcen, of the Newton Fast School, was presented yesterday afternoon, on behalf of the Scripture Gilt Association, with a volume of Southgate's " Noble Thoughts in Noble Language," as a token of the satisfaction with which her efforts to keep up the attendance at Mrs Wallis. weekly Bible class are viewed.

Dr Evans, of Pitt-street, reports that a youth driving a baker's cart ran furiously over a little boy named Mooney on Friday last. The lad was playing in the road with some companions at marble.. He was con voyed to the doctor's house, and promptly attendod to. The recklessness on the part of mere boys entrusted with horsea has been of late ou the increase, and should be seen to by the police.

Asvtc anticipated, tho poll of the rate payers of City North, which was taken yes terday for the determination of the question whether an increase of wive or publicans' licenses should bo allowed during the next three years, resulted ia the return of a nega tive answer. The voting was as follows :— For increase of publicans' licenses, 13; against, 72. For iocrcate of New Zealand wise licenses, 14 ; against, 69. Mr Heury Hidings was the returning officer, and the Alhcrt-stre.t Temporauce Hall waa the polling place.

A propo-ttion to tap Mount Vesuvius hai been made in all seriousness by an Italian, who, it is thought, has had hia bump of en terprise developed during a protracted visit to the United States. The enterprising in vidual has co_ue to the conclusion that it ia a, huge basin of petroleum which keeps the bowels of thitt interesticg mountain in a chrome disorder. He therefore proposes to dig a tunnel at its base, tapping tho great cauldron, and thus curing the mountain of it-colic or indigestion, and obtain an un limited supply of potroleum,

To the Editor : Sir,—Newmarket is ad vancing. Wo have been knocking at the door ot the Government for some time for a post office, monoy order office, &c, but instead they havo thought preper to give ua what they call a postal delivery. When wo want stamps wo must go to town, and tho receiviug box is only for letters, so if we wish to send a newspaper to our friends we must also take it to town. The Govern ment being iv such very poor circumstances (their standing argument) they cannot afford to do anything better. If the public convenience is to suffer in order that tho Ministry may be able to show a credit balance it is time we had a change.—Yours, die., Snip,

lothe Editor :—Sir,—Tho letter signed "M.K.," on the Town Hall fiito, is both i logical aud nonsensical; aud hia eager en deavour to try ami throw dnst in the eyes ot the public is quite amusing. But, not withstanding all his endeavours to mislead the ratepayers, he cannot alter tho fact that tho site at the junction of the three main trunk roads of tho city is tho first one for the Towu Hall. And, I think, with the sum of £20,0J0 at tho disposal of the Council for the erection of aTown Hall aud Publio Library, they would have qnito sulticient funds to purchase the Army and Navy Hotel site, and erect tho ball boiides. Aud, I trust, the ratepayera will never allow any clique ia office to sacrifice the public convenience for the poct-ets of private friends; and the ratepayers should at onco .move in the mutter in order to finally settlo the question.-I am, &c, Katkpayjbb.

The polling for the Licensing District of Ponsonby, to determine whether there shall be any increase of licenses.ptomiscs to excite more interest than has been shown iv other distticts, owing to an application that has been made tor a new license in a crowded part of Alma Place. In anticipa tion of the meeting of the Licensing Com mittee, a monster petition has been pre pared against the issue of this license.' lt is 7 feet 6 inches in length, and 16 inches wide, and now bears 206 signatures, ihe petition runs as follows.—"To the Ponsonby Licensing Committee : We, the undersiyncd ratepayers, or adult male and female residents, within the Licensing distiicc of Ponsonby, do hereby request that no certificate shall be granted to enable a license to be issued in respect of a house situated at the comer of ifngland and Bpring-stieets, within tho said diatrict, for wnich a license is applied for by George Ucnty White. Your petitioners object to the granting of tho aforesaid license, on tbo grounds specified in clause 62 of the- Licensing Act, 1881, npmely (1) That the licensing thereof is not requires! in the neighbourhood. (2) That the quiet of the plac. in which such premises are situated will bo disturbed if a license is granted ; and the eaid bou.e would-fecomo a publio nuisance. Your petitioners Would further poiut out that the site and premises are wholly unsuitable for an botel,and that the immediate neifchbours are totally opposed to tho pioposed licemo, and many respectable residents would be driven from the locality if it isgranted." If tho palling' is adverse to the increase of licenses, the purpose of the pctitian will be antici pated ; it has been pushed on, however, to meet the requirements of the Licensing Act in case the poll, should prove adverse to the objects of tho petitioners, and also for the purposo of exciting public attention to tho fact that a new license is beiug appliod for. The polling will be held to morrow,iii the Ponsonby Hall.between the hours cf 9 and 6 o'clock. All ratepayers aro qualified to vote.

The "New Guide to the Lakes and Hot aptings," by Thorpe Talbot, is much more than a dry catalogue of details, after the manner of Guide Books; it is truly a work of literary merit and practical, information -in connection with the interesting lako localities ;in fact, a facetious, witty, and lively companion. Mrs Talbot—for the writer is a lady of literary reputation—ha. also given faithful descriptions of Waiwero. She has mode the "New Guide" exceed ingly welcome to visitors to Wonderland by gratuitous and unexpected introductions to singular native characters from immediate observation, Sketched with a free hand. 1 he several illustrations, viz., the petrifying geyser and Big Geyser, Wairakei, and Watwera, are fairly executed, and add value to the book:- A racy notico of those tormentors of the traveller—mosquitoes and sandflies—will draw a laugh from the experienced reader. "The only thing," says the writer, " that ever went any way towards allaying my irritation, was the slaughter of the insects ; and, mosquitoes, as a rule, don't want to be slaughtered ; that i. where thoy differ from sandflies. The sandfly holds on till violent and sudden death puts an end to his absorp tion ; the mosquito keeps one eye on the tiny shaft he is sinking in your flesh, and the other on the softly approaching hand with which you mean to quaßh him. Just as your hand comes down, he steps off, airily chanting a loud hosannab, and you hit yourself a whack that leaves the mark uf every finger on your skin; and the mosquito waits till you have finished swearing, and then lights down in a fresh place. It is no use trying to hit a mosquito. If you hit him once in a hundred^ times, that once is enough for him ; but it seoms a mean average to you, and you feel that so much hard work for so small compensation is hardly worth while. But on a sandfly you have your revenge iustanter. But in his death you don't enquire ' Where is thy sting ?' because you know, exactly where it is for many a day afterwards." In the sketch of Taapo, a number of pleasant incidents are blended with Borne capital etchings and word painting*. We refer particularly to " Lofley's Glen" ond the "Crow's Nest," a geyser that plays at regular intervals, send ing up a fountain of hot water from five to one hundred feet in the air. The best route from Auck land to the lakes is given, witn all necessary information concerning them, and although nothing new can be said practically the new guide surpasses all previous guides, in its pleasant way side gossip, its fund of sparkling illustra tion, and grotesque pictures of Mauri life at the Lakes. • . .

Messrs M. R_wlings and W. E. Thomas wore to-d»y nominated auditors to the Borough of Parnell. There being no other candidates, the Returning Officer, Major- General Gossett, declared them elected.

The managers of the Northern Club Have determined to erect a balcony at the rear of the building, the outlook, of course, being westward, It is to be 14 feet wide, will be enclosed in glass with sliding .a.hes, and is intended to be used as a smoking-room, lounge, &c. Servants' apartments will be built underneath. Messrs Reals and Sou invite tenders for the work.

Pleasure-seekers at this "time, and the counter-attractions of various kinds, will do well not to forget the minstrel entertain ment to be given in the Lome-street Hall, by Dean's Ethiopian Troupe, to-morrow evening. A real treat 13 promised, which ought to surpass all previous efforts of this popular company of minstrels.

A poll of the ratepayers of the Auokland South Licensing District is taking place to day at St. James's Hall for the purpose of determining whether the number of Pub... can's Licenses and New Zealand wine licenses may be increased in the district. Mr H. Ridings is returning officer. The poll closes at 6 o'clock.

A mi4ake occurred ia a local in laat night's issue re the meeting of Bettany's creditors. It wa. there stated that "Mr Bettany aßked Mr Alexander if he did not know that he, aud Messrs Arthur and Donald, had laid themselves open to a charge of conspiracy in inducing a drunken man to sign a deed." Mr Mackie was the per>ou addressed, not Mr Alexander, who was not present at all, and had no connec tion whatever with tho deed in question.

'J he trade at Karoo colliery is rapidly in creasing The following vessels are load ing aud chartered to load at the Kamo colliery : Reliance, 100 tous; Whangarei, 65 tons; Opotikl, 50 tons; Clyde, 140 tons; Onward, 100 tons; Energy, 250 tons j Gael, 200 tous ; Saucy Kate, 75 tons ; Adah, 80 tons ; Taranaki Packet, 35 tonß. Total, 1,100 tons. These will be all loaded tbis week. Laat Saturday there Mere shipped 270 tons in the s.s. Southern C ross.and 65 in tbe Reward,making nearly 1,500 tons in seven working days.

While stepping out of a Ponsonby 'bus, on her return from the Choral Hall, on

Monday night last, Miss Mary Tole tripped, and, her bands being filled with music books, fell heavily to the ground, fracturing her left forearm, Dr Stockwell wns called in, aod set the injured member, and the lady ia now doing well. It seems that in hastily descending the step of the vehicle her dress caught on one of tbe rungs With such tenacity as to throw her off her balance.

A meeting of the Auckland Licensed Victuallers' Association was held yester day afternoon at their commit.ee-room. United Service Hotel, for the purpose of electing a president, vice P. German, re signed. It was agreed by .he meeting that Mr Gorman should be presented with an illuminated address by the association, as a mark of their esteem, he having filled the olficc of president for five consecutive years. The presentation will take place at the committee-room to-morrow evening at 7.36.

Mr J. L. Kinsollo delivered, at.the meet-' ing of St. James's Mutual Improvement Association, last night, an interesting and critical lecture on " Ctomwell's Times and Letters." The subject was well bandied, and tho lecturer was thanked by his fellow members forthe treat he had otTorde 1 them. An excitable Milesian, who was evidently labouring strongly under ardent patriotism, developed by sundry libations of tho "crathur," interrupted the meeting several times, and finally bad to be "run out." Ho revenged himself by delivering a powerful tirade through the keyhole, which seenred for him a body-guard, who escorted him beyond tho precincts of the place of debate. To the Editor.—Slß.—Yonr corespon dent, "Worth Shore,"still has his hack up, because a few working-men, identified with the port, seek employment on the corners, and would consign them to the re clamation to bring out their rheumatics, etc. The evil is only in "North Shore's" jaundiced eyes. How he burns at my signature; I can give him o little moro French than that. <My contact with the world has compelled mc to raako myself understood in other countries besides England. Of coarse, my signature did not imply that he must have hied three times. As regards my allusion to bankrupts, I hold that a man to be respected must be respectable. When working men do not pay their debts thoy are sent to gaol—others settle their debts by paying 10s in tho £. Some of these people, by the way, ore working men when there is something to be got—such aa working men's clubs or elec tion notoriety. "North Shore" cannot expect much respect from working men after such farces as the "beautiful gardens" at the Band Contest, and the " Olde Englishe Fayre." He does not object to them travelling by the steamers— nine o'clock boat or otherwise. Let me advise him to be a little more charitable to those who help bim to travel in such a regal manner; and if he knows any thieves or loafers amongst the couple of dozen who occasionally; stand on these corners, he had better point; them out to the police. -1 am, &c, Une, JDkux, Trois.

THE OPERA TO-NIGHT.

ME H. ti, Abbott's handsome new Opera • Houso will be opened to-night with all the eclat which a crowded and fashionable audience, the first appearance of a strange and powerful troupe, and tho production of a highly amusing and superbly mounted conic opera can conspire to lend it. The crowded audience may be counted on with the greatest certainty, and Jupiter Pluvius for the nonce bo ignored completely, for the elements would have to war outrage ously indeed to deter people from being present on an occasion of such rarity as the inauguration of an Opera House, combined with the initial presentation of so popular a composition as afresh musical satire by Messrs Gilbert and Sullivan, The piece is splendidly mounted, all the appointments and acces-or.es designed by the author being supplied. The curtain rises upon a castle approached by a drawbridge, which is thrown across a deep, moat, while languishing young ladies, ciad in .esthetic drapery, and playing upon lutes, mando lins, etc., are grouped in front of it. The second act opens in a glade, with a lakelet in the centre, and a disconsolate maiden seated upon its margin, torturing soul-harrowing strains out of a violoncello Everything connected with tho opera, libretto, music, byplay, personages, is intensely amusing, and, as played by Mr Williamson's Company, it can hardly tail to prove " a very palpaolc hit." After the reading of the inaugural poem the per formance will commence with the singing of the National Anthem. Persons in quest of seats should go early, while those who have not taken the precaution of reserving places may nill have a cbance if they pre.ent themelvos as toon as tho doors are opened.

SAMOA.

(From our own Corrksbondbnt.)

ARRIVAL OF THE REV. S. W. BAiqCR. The Myrtle arrived here to-day, bringing the Rev. S. W. Baker, out Premier, and Mrs Baker; and in consequence of the Premier's new house not being finished, the Crown Prince had prepared rooms in tbe King's palace for their accommodation. His Majesty is still at Vavau, the northern group of the Friendly Islands, superinteuding the building of a new wharf, and cutting some extensive roads in that island.

The Crown Prince and chiefs here are delighted with tbo new Royal barge which has been brought down by the Myrtle for the use of tho King. It is pronounced by all to be tbe best piece of workmanship ever brought to Tonga trom the colonies, and will no doubt lead to further orders. This iB the second boat from Mr Logan's > ard, and we are glad to find that they have both given tbe greatest satisfaction.

THE MISSING SCHOONER EDITH.

The friends in Auckland will be sorry to hear that there is no news whatever of tho Edith—that she bas not been to Eva or called here. It is therefore to be feared that she has been lost in Fiji, Deep sympathy is expressed to wards all concerned in the matter.

We have escaped so far from anything like a hurricane—and there has been co much copra mode, and trade so brisk, that the stores of the priucipal firms are all full, and they have now to store their copra at the various agencies in the country, The revenue has been coming in very well lately, and the Government is therefore in a prosperous condition financially. Since the Myrtle left we have had several vessels from Sydney, and the Isabella is now in pert, and sails to-morrow to the other groups. The India arrived two days ago from Auckland, and sailed yesterday for Samoa.

Tongatabu, March Bth, 1882.

MR. HOOD'S CONCERT.

THEEK was but a lneitgre attendance at the Choral Hall last evening on the occasion of thb concert given by Mr Ralph Hood, assisted by the leading local talent. Mr Hood is a young pianist of considerable ability, indeed he deserves to stand in the first rank of local musiciaus. The concert commericed with a concerted piece, "Annie Lee," by Mrs Revitt, Miss Walker, Messrs Raynea and Corbett. Mr Stuart sang, " Nil Desperandum," and being encored, substituted "I fear no foe." Mr Hood, who was exceedingly well received, played Liszt's fantasia " Lucia," and in response to a unanimous encore, performed with one hand the "Last Rose of Summer." .Mr Gordon Gooch, who was io splendid voice, contributed •' The Loat Chord " with piano accompaniment and organ obligato. and the song displayed to advantage the mel low richness and rare timbre of the singer's voice. Mr Angelo Forrest performed " Concert Struck," and in response to an encore, gave an exceedingly difficult com position by M. Henri Ketten. Mrs Revitt sang " One Morning, oh I so Early," and was followed by Mr Rdmiston with Adams s well-known song, " True to the Last." _ It was on the whole a successful rendition, though lacking expression in a marked degree. The second portion of the pro gramme commenced with a ttio, "La Carita," by Misses Corbett, Walker, and Kempthorne. In this piece Miss Corbett'a rich sympathetic contralto waa heard to advantage. This was followed by a song by Mrs Revitt, "Won Torno" (encored), a piano solo by Mr Hood, "The Chorister," a song by Miss Corbett (encored), "Swing on.Old Pendulum," by Mr Gooch (encored), and piano solo by Mr Hood. The last number was "Piusuti's" "Good Night," sung by Mis Revitt, Miss Walker, Messrs Blaydes and Corbett.

WHAU SPORTS.

The following handicaps havo been declared for tho Whau sports, to be held at the Whau on Saturday afternoon, to commence at 1.30 p.m. Tho sports will take place in one o£ Mr Groat's paddocks, kindly lent for tho occasion.

Members' Race of 80yds. (for members of the Union C.C. only).—R. Bollard and R. Hill, suratch ;T. Stewart, 2yds.; J. Sinclair, syds.; J. Stewart, syds.; E. Buchanan, syds.: James Archibald, Byds.: M. Exler, Byds.; John Bol lard, 10yds.; T. Beeney, 10yds.; D. Archibald, 10yds. Walking Match, One Mile.—Houston (scratch): Fernandez, 30y (Is.; Chappel, 10yds.; Willis, 15yds.; Jas. Sinclair, 40yds ; Harper, 45yds.; Lawrence, 50yds.; Neild, 50yds; Harvie, 50yds.: Goodman, 80yds 100 yds. Handicap.—Tichcring, (scratch); Mettam, 4yds,; E. O'Hare, 6yds ; Whiteside, 7yds. ;Monnoclc, 9yds : Hill 12yds.; W. Totter, 14yds.; J. St-wart, 14yds ; R. Walter 14yds. Hurdle Race, 22. yds. Handicap.—White side (scratch); O'Hare, syds.; R. Hill, 12yds.; J. Forsyth. 12yda.; J. Stewart, 25yda.; F. Stewart, 25yds. QirAhTKR - Mile Handicap. — Ticherfng, scratch; Mettam, 11yds.; Whiteside, 25yds. i T. Stewart, 25yds.; K. Hill, 25yds.; MonnocHj.. 25yds.: A. Harper, 30yds.; J. Stewart, 45yd&__ Jas. Sinclair, 45yos. ;H. Donald, 45yds.; _$ Walker, 15yds.; F. Stuart, 45yds.; S. Goodman;! 60yds. m Half-Mile Handicap.—Tichering. scratch.; T. Stewart, 50yds.: Whiteside, 50yds :AS Harper, 60yds.; D. McKinley, 70yds.; William* Harvie, 70yds.: H. Donald, 70yds.; W. Totter,' 75yds.: G. Hastie, 75yds.; J. Clark, 100 yds.; S.. Goodman, 100 yds Jno. Sinclair, Thos. Webb, handicappers.

POLICE COURT.-This day.

(Before A. Boardman, Ksq., Justice of the Peace.) Dk-SK-NNK-S:—Sarah Price pleaded gallty to this offence, and was mulcted In the usual penalty. A similar oharge sgalcst Agnes Jesso was withdrawn, the prisoner having been sent to the hospital: wire DBSEhTiosf.—George Twambley waa charged with leaving his wife without adequate means of support ot Onehunga during the lost Bix months.—The snmmoss not having been served.the cose was adjourned.

Ckaso-BY-lam- I) am«9.—KHz. MctJinn was charged with o breach ot the Vrgrant Act. by making use of indecent language in a public place, to wit, Hlgh-ttreeL-Prisoner denied haying-mode use of the language Imputed to her with o very emphatic " Never. Your Wor ship."-Constable Jones deposed to the com mission ot tho off-nce—lis Worship referred to the foot that tho prisoner had already been convicted 51 times, and sentenced her to pay a floe of £10. or take three months in Mount Kden —i :atherino Cummins was oharged under the Vagrant' Act with having no visible lawful im-aus flf support.—Sergeant Gamble said the p .ltoo had no wish to be hard upon tbe woman if sho would leave the town, arid ceafe to consort with a band of old hags who con tinually haunted the precincts of tbe Aucßl__d Hotel, In High-street—Prisoner promlsod to bo to Coroman-o! jwithln a weelr, and the case wa-4 adjourned for that period in order tbat sbe might bave time to get away.— Julia Dixon was charged under tho Vagrant Act with having no visible lawful means of support, an. pleaded not guilty. Her proper ntme. she sold, was Julta Cusben.—Sergeant Gamble said this was iho mother of the last prisoner, and wat a notorious brggoraad pros titute. Tho misfortunes ot tbe last prisoner wore largely due to the guidance of the mother. —Cons'OQ c Jones and Sergeant Clarke deposed to a distressing condition ot itumorality in which the wrotohe'. woman lived.—The prißoner re quested Sergeant Clarke to remember hi. fatse no-~B_i'_t tUae be went on bis knee* before Father Walter to confess (l.Ußhter).—Sentenced to one momh*. imprisonment, with hard labour. — Martha .ashen, a younger woman than ihe others, pleaded not guilty to having no lawful visible moans of support. She pleaded slcknesp, and said sh-i h-d money from Henderson's Mill, whero McKenzie, t • c man with whom sbe had lived, was preparing a home for her.—Con stable! Jones and Strathearn deposed to the prostitution of the prisoner. Tbe former said McKoozle left town ro get lid of her, while tbe latter attributed hor mis fortunes to her mother.—Sergeant Gamble said If tho woman would really go away from tho town he wonld withtfra* the charge Prisoner consented to leave town to-morrow morning, and the case Was adjourned for a week lv order thut she might hove on opportun ity to get owoy.— -nn Singer, alias Pitcher, pleaded not guilty to a similar charge, and on a promise to return to Riverhead to-morrow be ing givon, this case was also adjourned for a week.—Mary Dougherty indignantly denied the charge o( having no visible means of support. She said her sons, daughter, and son-lnl-law supported hor.—sergeant Uamblo said the pri soner had given way to drink, bat if she would keep quiet and leave her bad associates, he 1 would withdraw the charge.—Prisoner pro mised obedience to the course indicated, ond the oase was wlthd'awo.—A charge of vagrancy against Emily Diver wss also with drawn, on the promise to leave town.—Jare Bolte wos cnarged, under the Vagrant *ct, with being ihe occupier of a house in Wil liam-street frequented by rogue« and vaga bonds. -Prisoner indignantly denied the oharge, and said the was sunported with Government rations from tbe Relieving Officer.—He-geant Gamble was offering to withdraw the charge, when prisoner became very contradictory, nnd the Sergeant deolded to prooe»d with the case.— fergeaut Clarke. Constable Strathera, and Mr Cunningham were oalled. and proved the oharge.—There were more than thirty previous I conviction, recorded against the prisoner.- Sen tenced to nine months' impisonment With hard labour.

F-£S- PR-TUNC _«. — James Jacob Bourer, was charged under the Vagrant Aot, wl'h im posing on a private Individual by obtaining food to the value of 3s from Margin. Bryant, on a valueless cheque — . Jergeont '•> amble asked for a. remand till to-morrow, when o charge ot forgery would be brought against the prisoner.

Mount Kdkw Tboublss.—KH word Chlrgwln was oharged with a breach ot the Vagrant Act, by .'having in Gaol Koad Ik a manner col onl-tod to provoke a breaon ot the peace.—Mr Tyler aonenfed for defendant, and pleaded not guilty.- Joseph Draper, career, was oalled, and deposed that oa the 28th. of April ho was outside his house in Gaol Road, when the defendant threatened that it tie did not oheok hi* four year old boy from throwing stones at his missus, he would breok the child's nook. An altercation took place, ond detena ant wished him to fight, but ho declined. Later on in the evening, defendants came and pulled him out of his house, tore the shirt off his back, and struck him with stone*.—Kose Draper and Daniel Kenny, Brave corroborative evidence.— I'to defeco. WO' acomple'e denial ot the allega tions mode by the witnesses for the prosecution, and was to tho effect that Draper i.Buad tbo oh.llenge to fight on both occa sions, and that he commenced the second row by a- assault on tho defendant, during whioh be kicked nim twice—Messrs Bowden and Chlr^win gave evidence, and the Bench, considering that both parties were to blame, I -temigfod the case.-A fuither charge against j the defendant and Hichard Bowden was whh, i drawn, eergea-t Gamble stating that the police hid been intruders, and tbat the complainant .ihnu'.d really have appeared as defendant. Toe Court then adjourned till 2.15 p.m., ia order to secure the attendance of another Ju.tico. THI3 AFTERNOON.

Bobnino Sbuvin-gs.—Hunry Smith was oharged with a breach of the city by-laws by setting fire to a quantity ot shavings and timber in Symonds st est without giving nntiee in writing ot his Intention to dp so.—Defendant pleaded guilty, ond was fined Is »nd costs. Killing Hens.—James McDowni., Henry McHale. and Leslie Dowers wore oharged with ma'iolous and wilful lrjory to property by killing: two bona, the properly of one. John Mnir, at Auckland, on April 30.—The case w-ib withdrawn on o promise of otnondment for the future,

adjourned. — Cases against J. J. Pooley. Mrs Middle-rick, and John Randall were ad journed till this day week. Thli concluded the business.

The archery season of the Saturday Afternoon Recreation Club was brought to a close on Saturday last, when the con cluding matches took place. Tbe fol lowing are tbe results : Ladies' Archery Competition (series of five contests at distances ranging from 30 to 65yds.) : Miss Jackson, Ist prize ; Miss Barnes, 2nd prize; Miss Howard, 3rd prize. Gentlemen's Archery Competition (series of live contests at distances ranging from 30yds. to 80yds.l:. Mr J. McLeod, Ist prize; Mr J. M. Geddis, 2nd prize. Ladies' Archery Consolation Match (range, 30yds.): Miss Briton. Ladies' Crossbow Match (four ranges): Misa Briton. Gentle men's Cror-sbow Match : Mr W. Cooper, A few members have yet to' shoot in tbe last three matches, but tbe chances are that the above results will not be affected. The annual social gather ing takes place on Friday evening, an especial feature being the production of a charade, for which elaborate preparations in tbe shape of dresses, dialogue, etc., have been made. ; The remainder of the pro gramme consists of dances, parlour games, and niusic_

THE SUEZ MAIL.

(RETJTER S T__EGE-M.)

Albany, May 11. The R.M.S. Hydaspes, with the English mails via Suez, arrived here to-day.

FBIGHTFCL OUTRAGES IN I_ELAJC.D.

LONDON, April 7. The Itish outrages during the last tort night bave been blacker and more numer ous than ever. Prominent among the long list of brutal assaults, maimiug, acts of in timidation, and other atrocities, stands the murder.of Mr Herbert and Mrs Smythe. Mr Herbert, who waa a small landed pro prietor, and had always been bitterly op posed to the Land League, waa shot while walking home near Caßtle Island. He bad no time to draw a revolver with which he was armed, Two men have been arrested on strong suspicion of being the assassins. A second mur der, which excited universal horror and indignation, occurred on the 2nd inßtant. While Mr William Barlow Smythe, Deputy-Lieutenant and proprietor of large estates at Westmeath, was returning in his carriage.from Collinstown church, about 3 p.m., to hia residence, near Mullingar, a f nsilade was poured into the carriage from a plantation beside the road. There were in the carriage at the time, Mr Smythe, hia sister-in-law, Mra Smythe, and Lady Harriet Monck. Mrs Smythe waa killed instantly, almost the whole of the left side of her face being blown away. Mr Smythe and Lady Monck were uninjured. The murderers were three men with blackened faces, who scarcely attempted ti conceal themselves. Mr Smythe, against whom the attack was directed, could not account for the ill-feeling towards him, being unaware of having given anybody offence. Bo trace of the assassins has yet been discovered. Bands of Moonlighters are unceasiDg in audacity. An encounter occurred lecently between Moonlighters and the police, at Dromblane, near Thurles, The former attacked the house of a farmer named Ryan, when they were Burprised by the police. Several volleys were exchanged be fore the desperadoes retreated, leaving one of their number mortally wounded. Several recent attempts have been made to destroy by dynamite the police barracks, houses of private gentlemen, and other persona obnoxious to the Land League* but were fortunately unattended by los 3of life. Mr Gladatone, in a speech on the 4th, be fore the adjournment of the House, fully admitted the gravity of the present crisis in Ireland. Even fifty years ago the state of things then preva lent was only a miniature, of the present situation, The Government could cope SB. Unpolitical revolution, bnt the social «_ey_lntion-how existing was a very different Snatter. As regards the payment of rent,' the Government had not much reason to be ■dissatisfied 'with tbe working of the Land _9.J0t f - The "no rent" doctrine—though tfte^iaeOnld not say it .had failed—had not altogether succeeded. Tbe power of the Executive had made considerable way against it, bnt he would like to be assured that tbe funds of the Land League had not been used in the encouragement of the perpetration of outrages. As regards the future policy for Ireland, the Government reserved to themselves the selection of a proper moment to declare their intention;, The speech of Mr Gladstone is generally re garded as unsatisfactory, considering tht sertons crisis which has now been reached in tiie"affairs of Ireland. The Conservative anS moderate Liberal papers are unanimous in demanding more stringent measures for the reprd-sion of outrages. Some paper, re gard Mr Forster as unequal to the emergency and demand the appointment of a more energetic Chief Secretary. The Radical press advocates a plan for dealing with arrears, the release of the suspects, and the aDandonmcnt of the power ot arbitrary arrest as the likely means of checking the outrages and restoring order. They alao, though not on the same ground as other parties, demand a new- Chief Secretary. It is agreed on all sides that between Faster and Whitsuntide, the Ministry will have to announce a new policy for Ireland. Mr Forster admitted in a recent debate tbat his policy bad not succeeded,and that be bad under-estimated the forces with which he had to contend. The murder of General Strelinkoff at Odessa proved the continuous and vigorous existence of Nihilism, which Russian officials had lately ttuoght to have been quit, crushed out by the arrest of the leaders, aod the discovery of the whole organization whereby the late Czar was assassinated. The great majority of the Nihilists arrested are discontented and im pecunious members of the Russian middle class.

The "Times"recently published a lead ing article on the political decay of the House of Lords, waroiog the peers of their approaching end, and declaring that unless they reform, tbey will perish not by vio lence, but indifference. The first Commis.ioner of Works has prepared a scheme, which is meeting with general approval, for removing the block of traffic at Hyde Park corner. The statue of the Duke of Wellington, and the arch on which it stands, is to be removed, and re-erected on the summit of Constitu tion Hill, at the western end of the Green Park boundary, and Green Park will be set back so as to leave more room for traffic.

A meeting of 4,000 unemployed men, mostly of the industrial class, was held on the Ist at Hyde Park. A resolution was adopted, praying the Lord Mayor to take the necessary steps to raise funds to forward to Canada or elsewhere men willing and,able to emigrate. The Lord Mayor accordingly presided at the Mansion House meeting held on the Sth, to promote this object. Sir A. Gait said the Canadian Go vernment offered to contribute £1 each for adults (200 families), for whom the, ? Canadian and Pacific lUilway offered-em ployment, £6,000 being required, tt-anb-j scnption was opened. VV }'

PHARMACE UTICAL SOCIETY OF NEW ZEALAND .

The second annual meeting of thissociety was held this year in Christchurch at Gifof's Hotel on Thursday and Friday lost, U-eftiltcjwingre' presentatlves being present :—Messrs ;0.. I|_ Barraud and Allan (Wellington), T. l&W-B-iil son (Dunedin), Graves Aickin (Auckland), and Messrs J. V, Ross, Bonnington, Irving, Parsons, and Douglass (Canterbury).

The Presidest (Mr.CD. Borraud) gave an interesting address containing a retrospect of the society's work, and indicating: a line of policy .or the future calculated to increase the interest token in the society's proceedings and promote the welfare of pharmacy in this colony. As the constitution of the society provides that the annual meetings shall bo held alternately at Christchurch, Auokland, Dunedin. and Welling ton, he thought it only right that he should resign his position, and that a Christchurch President be elected, with the head office also in that city. j On the motion of Mr Aickin. Mr J. V. Ross was unanimously elected President for the year. The newly-elected President then pro posed, hi the most cordial terms, a flattering i vote of thanks to Mr C. D. Barraud (the retirr ing President), for his unremitting labour, at Wellington xa promoting the new Pharmacy Act. Carried unanimously. . The Secretary. Mr J. A. Allan, of Wellington, also tendered his resignation, which was reluctantly ac cepted. A high tribute of commendation, accompany ing a vote of thanks, was paid to Mr Allan by members present, for tho efficient energy de voted to the interests of pharmacy and pharnia i ceutical education.

Mr 0. M. Brooke was elected Secretary, and Mr M. M. Irving Treasurer. It was resolved that the annual subscription be reduced to one guinea, and to assistants half a guinea. The offer of Mr J. 0. Morgan, tho proprietor o£ tho English " Chemist and Druggist," to supply copies of th»t publication to registered members through tho Society, at reduced rates, and afford space in its columns for New Zea land correspondence, was aicepted; and Mr Aickin, of Auokland, was appointed to edit and reo-ive communications for transmission throughout the colony. The President of tho Victorian Pharma ceutical society was elected an honorary mem ber of the Pharmaceutical Society of New Zealand. -

It was proposed by Mr Barraud and carried unanimously-"That a cordial voto of thanks bo recorded and forwarded to Messrs 0. R. Blackett, M.P., Joieph Bosisto, M.P., of Vic toria, and Harry St.i_ling.aw, Secretary, "Vic torian Pharmacy Board, for their willing and generous assistance in promoting tho working of the Pharmacy Act by valuable information freely supplied at atl times." Ihe sum of £100 was voted for the purchase of books as the nucleus of a reference library to be equally divided between the local centres of Christchurch, Dunedin, Wellington, and Auckland.

The introduction of medicinal plants for educational and industrial purposes was con sidered highly desirable, and the Secretary was requested to write to the several Domain Boards throughout the colony asking them to co-operate. After a vote of thanks to the President, the proceedings terminated.

Wolfe's abomatio Schiedam schnapps, to nance the destruction and prevent the im proper use of their wrappers and labels, and thus further protect the Public against fraud and deception, have enclosed in tho wrappers. or under the label on tha.quart bottlea, since Ist Ootober, 1878, and continuetoenolose in bvkbv DAY'S PACKING! THROUGHOUT THBI *_CAI_ T H X XX Bl ORDERS, which ore drawn upon the undersigned, and whioh will be cashed by them on presentation To secure these Gifts, the Public ______ b_ rareful to ask for. ond oocept nothing but. the Gknotn- Udolpho Wow's Sohnapkj. with our namo upon the top label, M. Moss Ts Oo_ Wynyard Lane. Sydney. w*uu"

CABLEGRAMS.

[RE--Klt'S TELKQEAMS,]

Davttt Wants to Abolish Land lords. LONDON, May 22. Michael Davitt, who was recently released on a ticket-of-leave, addressed a meeting of ! the adherents of the Land League at Manchester to-day, and in the course of hi ß speech strongly advocated the complete abolition o£ landlords in Ireland, and urged active steps towards that end. REORGANISATION OF IttfSH DX XECTIVES. LONDON, May 21. The Irish detective force lately has on. dergone a complete reorganisation. DISTRESS AMONG REFUGEE JfiWS. VIENNA, May 21. ' Intelligence is to hand from Brody that great mortality is_ occurring among the children of the Jewish refugees encamped near the town, and who are in a starving condition. THE FLEET AT ALEXANDRIA. CAIRU, May 21. The statement current here yesterday, that the entrance to the Suez Canal was being guarded by the French gunboats forming part of the united squadron, is now proved to be incorrect.

AUSTRALIAN.

Panic in a Theatre.

MELBOURNE, this day.

In the Theatre Royal last night, while a larrikin who was creating a disturbance was being arreßted, a false alarm of fire was raised. There was a general rush for the doors, but the panic was soon allayed. Several persons were injured by the crush during the stampede. H.M.S. NELSON. SYDNEY, May 22. H.M.S. Nelson has sailed for Welling ton, SUICIDR OF AN AUCKLANDER. SYDNEY, May 22.

Edward Griobon, native of Auckland, was found dead in tbe Domain to-day having committed suicide by shooting him self with a pistol.

LONDON, 16th May. The representatives of the European Powers in Egypt have intimated to Arabi Pasha, the Minister of War, tbat they con sider bim mainly answerable for the present ciitical state of affairs in that country, and will hold him responsible for the safety of tbe European residents in case of an out break against them on the part of the native population. Orders have been issued instructing the French army at present occupying Tunis to withdraw from that country. The action of the Government in this matter has pro voked very adverse criticism in Paris, and public meetings hare beea held protesting against the evacuation being carried out, The petition for a new trial by Charles Jules Guiteau, sentenced to death for the murder of the late General Gaifield, Presi dent of the United States, haa been refused.

In the House of Commons, on Thursday night, Sir William Harcourt introduced a Bill for the repression of crime in Ireland. The measure provides thot where the or. dinary hws are powerless, a Commission of three Judges shall try charges of treason felony, murder, attacks upon houses, &c, without a jury. Property in inculpated districts is to be levied npon for the cost of such trials, The Act is to operate for a period of three years, tbe severity ol its provisions is unequalled. The Torries approve of it. The Leaguers, both moderate and extreme, are astounded, and denounce the Bill. Provision is made for appeal against the judges' decisions. The Alien Acts are to be revised and amended, to facilitate tbe expulsion of dan* gerons foreigners. Newspapers inciting to acts of violence are to be summarily sup pressed, and compensation is to be exacted in cases of murder, mutilation, or damage to property. The reward of £10,000, offered by the Government for information leading to the capture and conviction ot the murderers of Lord Frederick Cavendish and Mr Burke, haa been increased to £12.500, no reliable cine having yet been obtained as to the identity of the murderers.

Another cyclone has passed over the United States, which was more destructive in its effects than those which have re cently visited the country. A large amount of property waa destroyed, and 20 persons are reported to have been killed.

Arabt Pasha, Minister for War, has sum moned the reserves of the Egyptian army. In view of the probabilities of hostilities there is a general exgdus of Europeans from Cairo. It is announced that the Khedive is reconciled to his Ministry. In the event of the Turkish gendarmes being landed, the command witl be vested in the Anglo-French authorities. a profound sensation has been created throughout the country' by the exposure yesterday in the Bouse of Commona of Mr Paruell's offer to the Government to stop the outrages and to support the Liberal party on the conditions tbat imprisoned "suspects" should be immediately released, and that a measure providing for the surrender of arrears of rent should be introduced into Parliament by the Government. Mr Glad stene denied that such a bargain had been made, but Mr W. E. Fbrster, the late Chief .Secretary for Ireland, read the letters -which passed between the -lleged contract ing parties, air Raw ,|J'i. offer toßtopthe outrages is held to i__(fc_ the Irish organisa ifion ,With:which he has been prominently conneccdlaigelyresponsible for.the agra- Tißn.^i^rageti', J.bich for so long a time hare .beep, frequent, in Ireland... .. •; *.«ln> itiior House of Commons; Jast evening M^Gladstotiie iiiitroduceda ___ dealing with thq arrears of rent duo .ylnsh tenantry. .The measure provides "that the tenants Mall j .a; one year's rent, that the State Shall give another, and that the landlords shaU iforego the balance of arrears. Such assistance is limited to farms of £20 rental, Griffiths' valuation, on tenants proving their poverty, and the duration of the Act' is to be three years. May 17.

Sir Alexander Gait, K.C.M.G., High Commissioner for the Dominion ot Canada in London, has resigned his appointment. Tho director of the Ring Theatre, Jauner, and two of his subordinates, workmen, have been convicted, at Vienna, for criminal carelessness in connection with the burning of the Ring Theatre, and sentenced, tbe former -to four and the latter to eight months' imprisonment. The other defend ants implicated in the calamity were acquitted. .The police have as'yet failed to arrest the assassins of Lord Cavendish, but from information which has come to their hands, they entertain'a strong belief that the murderers are still concealed in Dublin. The cab employed by the assassins of Lord Frederick Cavendish and Mr Buike has been traced, and proves to have been an unlicensed vehicle.

Riots have occurred at the Cnrragb, county Kildare, between the English and Irish residents. The disturbances were of a serious nature, and were with difficulty quelled.

The British Government has declined to allow Cetewayo, the ex-king of Zululand, who is now confined in Cape Town, to revisit his country. The petition of the Zulus for his release has thereforo been refused.

Cherit Pasha, who resigned his office as President of the Council of Ministers in Egypt on February 2, consequent upon a disagreement with the Chamber of Notables as to the latter exercising control over the budget, has been recalled, and has again accepted the Premiership. In the Bouse of Lords on Monday, Earl Granville said that England and France were in entire accord In regard to Egypt, and that the united English and French fleets were now on their way to Alexandria.

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR. TUESDAY. MAY 23



Seeds i Sebdsi Seeds. W. J. Hi!_'*-C8: Have J.S- Landbd their NEW SEASON'S CLOVERS, which are of Very .Superior Quality. White Clover, English and Dutch Bed Clover. English and American Cowgrass, English and Amerioan Alsyke, Timothy. Trefoil Rape Lucerne, Linseed, Sec Sec Sco, Having purchased prior to the rise, .enables them to offer the above at wholesale rates. Inspection Invited. . , , Also, j Poverty Bay Bye Grass, machine dressed o splendid sample Southern Bye Qraßs. Italian Bye Gross . Oooksfoot, Prairie Grass, Poa Prcßteßsls > ' And all other kinds of Agricultural and Garden Seeds. BONEDUST 1 BONEDUST j j At the City Council's desire, we hove deter mined to oleor out our present stock, and in order to do so quickly, we have reduced the j ■ prices foi oash. Our quotations are from £S to 18. according to quantity and quality. - A Ik Stock: j Bell. Celebrated J inch and Boneflour: Sydney 2 Btor and 3 Star Bonedust and Boneflour; and a limited quantity of Bop- OTt-local manufacture. We haire alao for Sole i 2 New Bob-y'a 6 and 8 h.p. Engines and Thrashers f -Couttei'B Drills' . ' ! ! Kearßley- Combined Reaper and Mower i Corneas' Patent H.P. Chaff-cutter ..JH. -;rW>' '■*!*>■ -. i Corbett & Feel's manufacture ' Double-furrow Plouahs.weU worth Inspeotlon Single-furrow Ploughs, Horse Hoes Cal-vatore, Boilers and Clod-crushers Winnowers, Cheese Presses - Cheesemokera, Chaff-cutters (small) , See,, Sec, Seo. jutxmiii 7■ ■ j^^ ■ • i Feed end Seed Oats, Maize, Barley, Flour, Sharps, Oatmeal, Choi. Bran, Fowl Wheat, Sec Sec Seo. ;<.•..■> j Prime Samples of Picked Table Potatoes . ■"■■■■■''' ! .'"j 'BUKa ',;• >'• "•' i Peruvian, OhlendorlTß, Dissolved Peruvian Maldon Island, Huon Island, and other Che ,,.: mloal Manures. V ' I ,W* J- s™'& c*. 101, QUBBN-STBEET, Auckland. Ifl" B 0 M THIS DATE, '""• "i-! 5 ' '*BR O,SNT 5 Will be Allowed ' ON A I*l/ CASH PURCHASES ntOM ;, ; onk Pound v i,■;_,' Ahd Upwaeds, I „, ~ J, COSGRAVE & CO, BELOW ALL, * ». a, Wiltfc.n. Watches 8 8 B English Watohes .. .. .-300 BestGonovas- 210 0 Gold Hunting Genevas .■ ..700 Rotherham's Gents.. .. ..30 0 0 V. H. LKWIBB-N, Opposite Union Bank. TD I X>OOTS l gOOTS' JUST OPENED FRESH SHIPMENTS. Es ship Oxford and b.b. Borate, Comprising— . LADIES' K.S. BOOTS and SHOES, and a Well-assorted Stook ot Button Boots of every detcriptton. CHILDREN'S E.S. BOOTS. Shoes, and Button Boots, In Glace. Goatskin, Colt Bid. Glace KM. -Que Cloth and Brown Cloth, in all ' fow. :'::.-,,'.' ~\_ W|g CLOMPED K.B. BOOTS, Watortights 2-5 S2-? 9 ?° las 5 ***>• and E.S. Boots __^__^_-_?-!.«»tal* »"*<** tht* oon be LJlpmbpjAMxetfe ■x Vf/ ■ r? ' '•y(,PPßit*Haymairt»t,''l



Special Advartißeme-tt_. DONT POT MY JEWELLERY IN THE WINDOW TO GET DKTY. havo the Largest and Beet Selected Stock of GOLD AITD StLT-B JKWBLMBY, ' r ■ Diamonds, -t.t_.JPun. Emtorao P-AW, I GOI_>AMD SttV-S WATCBW. I W-DDI-0 Pubs-NT-, Mabbiao* Fahs, Bram i das Girra, AND Chbistknmk* Pbkskstb, In New Zealand. the Smallest Shojfsnd Grandest Assortment. F. H. LEWISBON, & WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, Qo_i6N-BT-KaT„'oopo8lto the Union Bonk A\T% Ha V ETtt EC E I VED 500} Pi_g {500 . OF Ljarge White Blankets, SLIGHTLY DAMAGED, Thky Will Be Sold at 12s. 6d. a Pair. J # Cosgrave & O Gtreat Clearing-out Sale OF winter dress goods ■winter dress goods winter dress goods MANTLES MILLINERY MANTLES MILLINERY MANTLES MILLINERY AND GENERAL DRAPERY GENERAL DRAfERY GENERAL DRAPERY PREVIOUS TO STOCKTAKING. J7NTIRE STOCK REDUCED. Also, TEN PER CENT, (or TWO SHILLINGS In the Pound) DISCOUNT allowed on all CASH PURCHASES ovsr One Pound. THIS Clearing Sa^e TO LAST Six Weeks Only Alter which no DISCOUNT WILL BE ALLOWED, A I IHABURY _ riO„ 201 ft 208, UKBN-STRK-.T. J. TOXSON OAR-ICE.] [ROBERT CRANWILI. WINTER, 1882. , V OUR SHIPMENTS OF. NEW GOODS for the SEASON ore now opened up, and for Choice Assortment and Good Value cannot be surpassed. Front this date we shall not only aim at Mark ing our Goods lower than ordinary Trade Prioes but shall allow a DISCOUNT of 5 PER OENT. on all oash purchases over One Pound, in every deportment, viz. :— DRAPERY, MILLINSRY, CLOTHING, FURNITURE, AND ALL KINDS OF FURNISHING GOODS. GARLICK & CRANWELL. NEW GOODS DRESS DEPARTMENT. 5 Black and Coloured Gros Groin Silks Blaok Moire Antique prr Black and Coloured Satins raa Estamene, Foule, French, and other CENT. Serges p sn Beautiful Frenoh and English Double __.-__ Casbmeroa for Dolmans and Jackets n Ulster Cloths, a large Btook to select " from I Fast Pile and Fast Dye Velveteens; q ■ all colours ° Louisa. Persian, and Russell Cords 0 Double-warp Brilliants and Lustres n New Zealand T creeds and Roumanian v Twills U Magnificent; Value in Block Cashmeres N and Merinos 1 Homespun Flannelettes and-Melton T Cloths new: KANOY GOODS. • The Garland or Fancy Trimmings Watered and Broohe Velvet for Trim mings -| S Coloured and Black Plush for Trim- X mings Watered ond Satin Sash Ribbons up to IN 11 Inches wide Black and Coloured Furs forTrfmming ' THE Plain and Fancy Hosiery and spcclaj £. Mother Hubbard Collarettes Feather. Satin, and Chenille do. Novelties in So.ryes and lies A Fnr-lined Spring Too Gloves Chenllie Flowers and Feather Trim- L mings Bronze and Peacock Feathers ond L Wings Black and Bronze Hots O Very Pretty Costumes for Children New Style Children's Dresses and W Pelisses Ladles' Skirts, Frenoh designs E Handsome Jaokets and liolmons Felt. Beaver, and Seal Hats D Fancy Wool Capes and Shawls Splendid Assortment Kid, Taffeta, and ~... r Cloth Gloves Seo., . &c,, &a NEW MANC-O-STERAND FURNISHING GOODB. 100 Patterns in Cretonnes, French and English - ", ■ _^.e*'^^plex''_iaoeOurt___ Mantleßhelf and Gipsy Table Fringes Cretonne Towels and Trimmings N.Z. Blankets and Flannels MKN'3 AND BOYB' CLOTHING. Lines Equal to Who___a__ Prior. 33 Men's Witney Overcoats, lined throughout, 25a 6d ' ' 25 Men's Beaver Overcoats, 27s 6d • ! Imperial Sao Suits,' Colonial mode, 39s i — - ,6d' • ■- Boys' Long Tronser Suits, from 20a Boys' and Youths* Colonial Suits Special Line—Boib" Knicker Suits, 8s ' lid Social Line—Boys' Military Suits, 15e 6d ".' "" ' .'; Trousers and Vests, from 12a 6d j Tweed, for Boys' wear, from Is 6d good stock of all our ordinary goods. ■" Geelong Trousers nnd Vest White and Printed Moles Mercery. Football Jersey and Hose A Large Assortment of Haberdashery .... and Tailors' Trimmings All Goods Mabk-d fob Cash at timh of POBCHASE AND 5 PBB CKNT. DISCOUNT. GrA RLI OK &@R AN WELL, HOUSE FURNISHERS, DRAPERS, AND , GENERAL OUTFITTERS, CITY HALL ARCADE. /. QUEEN AND L_I.NK-_T-.EET_, AUOkIO-d, ' _ . , —, _—— . , j. |'U ST O P E N E D, ■';■:.."■■ • ' SATIN RADAMES y\y IN AIL THB ' FASHIONABLE SHADES, NEWEST AND MOST HANDSOME TRIMMING FOR DRESSES. BOUGHT CHEAP, AND TO BE SOLD , ':" :'' CHEAP. ' t*r MARKED IN PLAIN FIGURES. TBI TGUVK PER CENT. DISCOUNT for Cosh Purchasers of Goods to the amount of *2. William JElattriiy sv Central Drapery Warehouse, 173, 180 & 182, Q-__N-_-_E_T, ■'■■:■■■ . y AUCKLAND ■ ' |( '■■ ;' im d_a. i^iow Mw.*o Halrtlreffllng Saloon).



Special Aqveraa-meP-S. "DANK HOLIDAY. I ' ™ THE BANKS wir.- r. : C L. O S E .D TO-MORROW (WEDNESDAY), 21 th May (Queen's Birthday). rpHORNTON, SMITH AND FIRTH HAVE FOR SALE l iCrown ' Flour, In saoks, 100.and50. "Champion" „ ~ „ ~ " Cantab. I„ .. .. ... Sharps Bran Fowl Wheat Wharb" Mill, Auokland ABOVE ALL. Th. Largest, Best, and Cheapest Stook of WATCHKS in New Zealand, all in my window, and marked in plain figures. F. H. LEWI'SON, Queen-street, Opposite Union Bonk.



Thirty-seven cases sewing machines un packlng.-D. a Chambers.-(Aavt.) young ladies and gentlemen about to start housekeeping will be relieved of a great deal ol trouble by calling on the undersigned. You can ascertain in o few minutes the cost of rurnißhlng a three, four, five, or six roomed house. Not only canyon form a correct estlmat. but you oan see oil the goods ro.dy for delivery at the various prices. GariioK nud Cranwell keep o larger stock of oorpets ond bedsteads thon any other house in Auckland; also the greatest vorlety ot household furniture, most of it manufactured by their own workmen. Five per cent, discount allowed tor cash ot time ot purchase. New-comers are invited to s'roll through the City Hall Arcade, and satisfy themselves by an inspection ot the stook of the good value we offer, and tho readiness we ore enabled to execute orders entrusted to our oare. -Garlick a. d Cranwell, City Hall Arcade.- A»VT,