SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

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ARRIVALS.

W ST »VBNINCI. lona. S.s., Crawford, from Whapgarel departures. TO-DAY. Manapouri. s.s., togaMor tho South

EXPORTS.

Per OUve Thnrlow. forNonmea-6,a00 sacfea flour, *D 0 »acks bran. 10 bags gatllc

INWABBB COASTWi^-Mabei, Uom Kenned Bay^wUh So,oß^^ baulK timber; Tot lot, from Wataonßa, with SO tons firewood, Wild Luck, from WhaWel, with 63 tons ooaJ; Mariner, from Russell, with 106 tons coal; up 0" --" froTOpotiki. with 223 sacks malie.l6B Mokfl'wheat 168 sacks maize, 6 taoks wool: jSS Pnot from Russell, with 66 tons coal. Outwards CoASTWIBE.-Coralie, tor Ngun guru: Mabel, for Kennedy Bay; Fanny Kelly, for Mongonui; South Carolina, tor Barrier, Julia Pryce, for Rubsoll. The cutter Daphne procoodaon anothortrip to tho Islanda shortly. Thebrlgantlneßannockburn Is daily expected from tho Islands. Viava bean shipped tore Afa^rSand^ffi^ |Sl&^e^c M«^?a» afternoon. The lona arrived from Whangarei last even inj" th SOOMt Umber, a few packages sundries, and the following passenifersi-Mr and Mrs OhanoUey and family, Messrs Rayner. FatMng. iSSlnenlan. Sklmmington, Lavingham. Ross, Courtroay? Bretton, ml nine in tho Btoeras;e. The sj. Omapere, whioh went ashore at Westpori recentlr, has been got afloat, ap parently nnlDjured. The s,b. Manaponrl left for Melbourne via Sonttern ports about noon to-day, with the tollowina passengers i-Saloon, for Poverty Bay and family (si, AUbs PameU. cSptato Bower. Mr and Mrs Hawkins,, Mewrs tonTand ft WroaUi. For WeUlngton: Mrs Carroli. For Bluff: MrColquohon.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

:.. j KosaaUi. this day. The Weßlngten sails a* 5 p.m. Passengers :- ItosmjSS L Sparling, Read. Hoag. B.U, Airs GUI. and others. - [RROTKR'B OABLEH.] • _ SSDnby, May 21. SaUed. this morning: The Union steamship Walhora, for Auckland.

COMMERCIAL.

Kvkninq feTAR Offlos, Friday. Mr W. Dowden held a sale ot fruit and flower ing trees and shrub*, the first of the season, but the prloes were low. The proouoe sale was satisfactory.

The wooden building ad joinlr.tr the Armoury was »old to-day by Mr B. W. Binney, and real la Jd £7 10s.

Mr G. W. Blnney sold 340 cases of Hobart apples of varions kinds to-day, ranging from 7s to 13s per case. Mr L. W. Eaton's fruit sale was well attended by the trade. Bananas, 2d to 2Jd; oranges, 8s per case; peanuts, 2d; cocoa nuts, 10s per bag; walnuts, Bd per lb; pines, 8s 6d to 9s per dozen.|

Messrs John Reid & Company sold a number ot large framed oiooßraphs, ooples from cele brated paintings of scenes on the Rhine, and In the drama, at good prloea. The attendance was large. The small oil paintings were reserved for private sale. The sale ot land, in the town Ot Cambridge, was withdrawn. ME3EKB nnNTBR AND NOIAN'B WEEKLY SWOBS. Horses: There has been about the uiusl number brought forwt.nl. but lass demand. On Ifrtday, at the uurhani Yards, there was a good muster, but many, especially haoka, -wore ot aa Interior quality, and but tew changed kandß. Aotive spring cart horses were coaler to dispose of. though at Pllßhtly lower values. We sold hacks from &l 7s Gd to £11; light draughts. £12 to «17: active medium draught hiwes. £30. Cattle: At the Newmarket Yards, on Tuesday last, thare was a large "o™^ SSW^SS™ than the previous week, but with little altera tion in value. For fat baasts of a superior duality there was a slight improvement in prioe, but for inferior stock there was no alteration. There waa a very moderate muster at waiuku on Saturday last, but most were disposed or at former quotations. Sheep: There were more than the usual number, and, in consequence, there was no advance on last week's prices. Lambs: But few yarded, and sold at from 6s Od to 10s. Figs: But few in, prices dull. MB ALFOTD BUOELAND'B WKBKLY BBPORT. At the Haymarket, on Friday, May 18. fodder was In brisk enquiry. Prices ranged from Ss 6d to 6a 3d theowt. Oats, 2s 6d tbe bushel; rye grass, Is the bushel. Horse stock were in small numbers, and with a steady demand at late value*. On Tuesday, hides, skins, and tallow were In larger quantity than usnal. Hides were lower in price, and ranged from 2d to 254 th« lb; Bheecaßlss from Is Id to Ss 6d cash; tallow, 26a to 28s the owt.

AUCKLAND PRODUCE MARKETS.

Wholesale. Retail. 8. d. B. d. B, u« 0. Butter, fs,lb 10- I Butter, ts,lb 1 0-0 0 Cheese (local) 0 6-0 6 Cheese _ 0 8-0 0 Do., Cant. 0 7-0 olEggs,dO2._ 2 0-0 0 KgSß,do& 1 B-0 0 Mllfcouart M SnLlb(tlnß>o 6—o 0 Lard.lb - 0 7—o 0 Hams, new ours Fowls.each !H jj : (bate) - 0 11—0 0 Ducks, each 3 o—3 0 Hams, la cloth Geese, each 5 0-7 0 (none) - 0 0-0 0 Turkeys _ 6 6-8 0 Bacon, new oure Baoon, lp _ p 10-O 0 (ban) - 0 9-0 0 Hams, lb ..10-0 0 Baoon, in doth tnone) .. 0 0-0 0 Bread, 3i& per 21b leaf Jams, per oase. S doz, 88a BUTCHERS MEATI Retail lb. lb. Boasting Beef .... 0 4 too 6 Boiling Beef _ _ _ .. 01— 0 6 Mutton hind-quarter- .. - 0 4-0 B „ (ore-quarter _■ _ _ 02}— 0 8 lamb,fore<iuarter 1 _ _ _ 40 - v „. hind-quarter /_ ~ ~ . ForktodVeSa _ i. - .. 00— 07 Shops and Sausages .. - -OS —08 TaUow.best (wholesale)— Mutton, 88b; mixed, fie toSOs. 910UB Market. Wholesale! B a. d. Superfine Flour, sOkdressed, per ton. 14 0 0 Fine Fiour, ditto, honsehold - _.13 0 0 Adelaide, per ton -. ; _ _ .. ■I»one> Oamam.pertpn „ .. _ _ 1210 0 Dunedln,perton .. - - „12 100 Canterbury, per ton - - -. . B Bran per ton (sacks inoluded) „ -600 SF: -. -: -:«|i I Pearl Barl H r 1Y - JurD - oow J- MjU J MT - Wholesale. B-d. b. d AS. « Maize (Byd.) none Hay me'dow (FUn.l 3 6-0 0 ton pressed 4 10-6 10 I (Coast) 3 6-3 0 Lucerne, do 8 o—o 0 "~O& \T^~ 2 6-2 10 Straw (load) 0 18-1 10 WheattfowDS 0-3 6 o^^^-310-0 00

t&*L fl .<Ulosto« Retail. B. d. s. d. s. d. s. d. Malze,bnshel 5 0-0 01 Oafnhayowtß 0-7 0 OatTQitto ..8 0-3 6 Straw, ditto 3 0-1 0 BnuaYlOOlbs- -7 BI Chaff, ditto WneattfOwQß 9-4 01 (scarce) 6 0-7 0 Hay.owt. _6 0-7 0| Potatoes, 1(1 andZd Lucerne, perowt.7 B—B 61b. Kjlusi Gtra and Flax Market. Qnmisnnonanged. The followlngarethe latest anotatlons I—Good ordinary Kaipara and Whan- SSei B te39 to «iO: Bast Coast, <JSO to «1. Re- Selpta for Mar. to date, 830 tons. Flax.—Finest Quality £36—£21 per ton TOW - - - -6 — 9 Kesris _ _ _ -2tdto3idperlb ifARTjBBS.—Bor-ednst, Sydney, A6losto£7los, uoordinK to qnality ; Auokl&nd. C 7 to £8 10s; Peruvian Guano, £17 to £18; Melden Inland; fig j Hnon Gnano. small lots, £5 to £6, bates la- Sadad: Burst's Chemioal Manure, All 10s i 8^ ' BuoDitra Maibbiaxa TniBXB.-Boards and Scantling, 100 ft, best. Us • second class, 8s Bd ; best, planed, unimed and grooved, first-class, 16s; medium, IST second ditto, Us Mills: Cargo, best, Us ; "^Zeala^A§ngs|tt(sapVoß6d;Bft (heart) 18s: 6OTI3sIH-treeßails, £3 Ms per 100 j Puriri Posts7«B 109 to £7 10a; Shingles. 18b per 1,000; £oU&Ttowi Paßngs 6ft, 18sT2ft, £1; Hobart Yards jtaohesTß? Us per l.OOO; socket glazed pipes.lß Inchße.236d per foot; 15 nohes, 2s per loot; 12 Sachet U6d per foot: 9 inohes, lfl per foot per {nohes! 6d per foot; i inoheß. Id per ftAMIBN AND OBOHABD PKODUCE.-WholO lb. SB I3u9per 0&36 X lsmons, per &O&, 1b 6d to 3s; onions, per ID., Id to lid; grapes, la to lfl Cd per mTjrtiKrb, perdoa,2»*<»B«; oelery,perdoz,. Ss lo 3s; pines, 8s per doz; figs,2d to Id psr doz.; aarUo. 3d to 6d perlb.; pumpkins, per owCSsUtois; banaaasi lid to 2Jd; oranges. it 3d to la 6a; coooannts,BsperUO; tomataer, per lb.. lid to 3d; beans, Is per peok, Ke toll:— Tomatoea, la to Sd; plums, Bd to is; oranges,!* to Jaßdper dm; lemons, 2dto3deacb; onions pet lb, 3d: apples, per lb,Bd to 6d; pears, 4d to Bd; rhnbatb, par bundle.ld: grapes, 2s 6a to 3s t beans. 3d: bananas, 61to 8d per lb.; flgs. per doz., 6d; oeiojy, per bundle. 3d to 6d; pines, lstoSs; i£arUo,Bdtoßapar lb.; pumpk n, id to Ud perlb.

Coal ahd Firewood Mabk ai. CtoiCt^NowoarttoJablj'salde), oargo t a6stoJTa oar ton; yard 80s to IBs. Bar ot Islands, at iarda. 27b; screened; 30s: ditto at the mlno, lfcr Wp'« side, 25sto2Sa. Walkato, at Sine SsilnAuoklaad.losMto2o>. KanloTl" per ton it loading vonnd. Tanpw, at mine. 6s Sd to Us: at yard. 20a toi 36a. Whtmsarol," at mln«, 9s 6d: yard (eteam), 17s; household, >ls; delivered, S3*. Mltanda, at yard (hoaseholdV : Ma: Bteam.lßß. FnwwooD^-Unenk, at wharf (e««|. 5s Bd to Ua 8d per ton t delivered. Us 6d i out. Its to 17a.

Mail Notice.

Mails WILL Close as undue :- THIS DAT. For Whanaarel Heads. Parua, Walpn. Whan garel, Kamo. Tanulhua, and Mangapai, per lona. at i p.m« Bt>r TAozangn. Ohlncrautn. aad Opotlkl per Ulenelg. at i p.m. For Mannawfti and Ktlwaka. per Doueclas, at 6 p.m. vta Thsmea, per Knterpriso, at 6.30 p.m. ror whangarei Heads, vrhaDgatel, and Kamo, per Sara, at S p.m. Satubday. Seta lnitant For Waiwera, Mahurargl, MaUkana. Man gawal. e»o.. per Rose Casey, at 10 a.m. For Noumea, per Olive Ttnrlow, at 11 a.m. Sof Qlaborne. Napier, and Oarnarn, per Suva at 5 p.m.

For Australian Colonies, United KlDgdom, Via Suez and Brlndlal or Nsplea. lor ltftere. etc.. specially to oropald and «ddreMed. por Australia immcdiatly after her arrival from Honolulu. For Taranakl and Southern Ports, per Hawea immediately after arrival of sa. Australia ROBr. KIYB, AoMng Chief Postmaster. Cnle' Pwt-offloe, Auokland.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

May 25.1883. Abbott's Opera House—Fink Dominoe, and a Faroe, 8 P.m. Theatre Royal—" The Wedding Marsh," oharaotar sketches, eto, 8 p.m. Newton Hall — Knnlakillen Lolge. L.0.1., 710 p.m. Choral Hull—lUv. T. Mackenzie Fruer, on ■ Handsl and hit Works." with muiloal lllaatn tlong b/ the Choral sooloty, 8 p.m. Ponsonby Hall—Pomonby " At Home," 8 p.m Working Men'a Olab—Trade and Lsboar Oonnoll MeeUng, 7.E0 p.m. Pn'illoHall, D»Tonoort—Uoapßl Temperance Mlaston; also, In the PitMtreet Wesleyan Sohool-room, 7.80 p.m.

Marriage.

WKBB-SPRY.-On May 17th, at the residence of the bride's father, Karangahape Road, by the Rev. Thomas Hamer, Thomas, third son of Samuel Webb, of Rockvale, Northern Wairoa, to Annie, youngest daughter of James Spry, late Lieutenant and Quarter master H.M. Uth Regiment.

Death.

PENMAN.—On May 25th, at Ed^n - street, Andrew Penman, eldest son of Mrs Penman, aged 22 years. The funeral will leave the house on Sunday, at 8 p.m.

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

FRIDAY, MAY 25, 1883.

for the causa Oat lacks aotitaa For tho wrong that needi raalifnca, Tor the future in the distance, And tha cood that wa can do

Tbk public mind is very greatly exercised —and properly so—over tbe application of the Coatloy bequest, Such acts of muni ficenca are rare in the colonies, and it would be unfortunate if our citiaem displayed any indifference with reference to the manage ment of the trust. They cannot be too zealous oa the subject. In order to plaoe the whole question clearly before our readers, we have obtained a copy of the will, which runs thng:

This Is the last will of me, Edward Coatley, of Auokland :-GenUemen,—l give, devise, and beqnoath to my friend, James Coates, of Auck land, banker's olerk, the dear sum of four hundred pounds; and to Kate Jackson, the daughter of my old friend, Samuel Jackson, solicitor, Auckland, the clear sum ol four hundred pounds; and to Hannah Mackle, the wife of Alexander Maokle, of Auckland, coachbullder, for her sole and separate use, tho sum of three thousand pounds: and to the said Samuel Jackson, and to my mend David Hean of Auckland, banker, with the exception of the sum of one hundred pounds, which I give to him, the residue of my real and personal estate in trust in equal proportions for the fOilowing oharitiesin Auckland, namely :—One, the Auck land Hospital: two, the Old Man's Home; three. The Parneu Orphan Home; four, The Auokland Institute, Princes-street; five, the Auokland Public Free library, The Sailors-Home, inaugurated or being in augurated by Bishop Cowie, and the Training Sohool at Kohimarama; and I empower my executors hereinafter named to define the persona to whom the moneys or legacies shall be paid In treat for the Bald charities or objects, and the receipt of such persona shall be an absolute discharge to my executors for any payments made; and I declare that the aforesaid personal legacies shall be free of all legacy duty: and I appoint the said Samuel Jackson and David Hean executors and trustees o£ this my wilL-Dated this six teenth day of April, one thousand eight hundred and eighty three. Signed by the said EdA ward Coatley, as and for his last will and testa ment, in the presenoe of us who, at his request, in >Edwaed COBTLKY. his presence, and in the Eresence of each other, aye hereto subscribed our names as witnesses. . Stephen Herb? Mouldbn, Porter, Auckland. CHABLEB F. SOPEB, Sawyer, Auokland. Now the duty of the executors under this will is a very simple and obvious one. Practically the whole estate is left to public institutions. The other legacies may be cleared off at once by moneys to the credit of tbe deceased on deposit at the bank. The entire concern of the executors, therefore, should be :—lst. To ensure, as far as they reasonably can, that the bequest will operate as a permanent memorial to tbe testator, and an inducement toother men of wealth to go. and do likewise. 2nd. To conidt the public whb, and specially the opinion of the governing bodies of the several inititutions interested, .But the trustees ,*f« i naturally anxious to

realise the estate as soon as pos- i slble, with a view to handing over , the proceeds and getting quit of all respon- J sibility, la this connection, however, we , would remark that though it is a very laud- ; ahlo and desirable thin;; to place the charities concerned in possession of their inheritance quickly, there is no occasion j for undue haste, and the legatees ate entitled to a receive little more of the confidence of the gentlemen who are tem porarily administrating what is now abso lutely public property. If this had been accorded before it might have prevented the misunderstandings that have arisen, Hitherto, no reliable estimate of the estate had been made for the information of the institutions concerned. The only official or semi-official communication, so tar as we are aware, that has passed an the subject, is the statement made at the last meeting of the Hospitul Governors, that they would be unable to deal witn any portion of their share for 12 month?, and we believe that they, equally with the com mittees of other institutions interested, are entirely ignorant of what that share may be. Except with respect to the freehold properties, there seems to be a general want of knowledge regarding the nature of the estate, and the manner of its investment. We are informed, however, that a very large amount is out on mortgage. In view of the fact that several of the institutions— Buch as the Free Library and Sailors' Home, —will require the money for building purposes, the executor* have held the opinion thai the only way to deal witn the estate to the general advantage and effect a bon.l fide transfer of their own trust, is by the realisation of the free hold properties, which are hampered by long leases. We do not say that this view of their duties is not a correct one. although there appears to have been the alternative of valuation, and the ills distribution of the estato among the several institutions at the values assigned, Assuming, however, that the trustees are richt in leaving the governing bodies to attend the sale and determine for themselves whether they shall retain the existing investments, it is obviously im possible for them to take any action what ever unless they are first of all in formed of the approximate amount of their respective snares, that they may know how far they are justified in relying on the estate. Without this, the state meat that tho institutions interested can attend the sale and bid is a simple farce. No buaineas man, however philanthropic his sentiments, would be foolish enough to put his head into such a halter. It isof tbe very first moment, ther<fore, that a perfect understanding should be come to between the legatees and the executors, before the date fixed for the sale. With regard to the sale itself, we do not attach much import ance to tile rumours that have been cur rently circulated. There ia always good security in open competitor!, and judging by recent property sales, we can hardly suppose that valuable properties like these will fail to attract plenty of buyers. We asaume, moreover, that the trustees will have had reliable valuations made, which will be given to tin auctioneers as the limit of reserve. If it is necessary to sell the properties at all, then is nothing like public auction,

South Australians and New Zealand.

It was no doubt natural, when it got to be known in South Australia that the farming delegates from that colony were most favourably impressed with the climate of New Zealand, that an attempt Bbould be made to damage its reputation. At any race, the attempt was made by a corres pondent of an Adelaide paper signing him self "Australian," who condemns Now Zealand, and especially tho North Island, as unsuited for tho growth of cereal*. This writer, who tries to poso as a disinterested observer, admits that there are a "few patches" of good land in the North Island; but adds that " You may ride for hours between Auckland and the Waikato through country no better than the Ninety-Mile Desert." This detractor of New Zealand goes on to fish up "some thing alarming" from certain old statistics showing that fi'iro was an exodus from it to the Australian colonies, and he returns to his special attack on this district by declaring that Auckland is supported by shipping, speculators, and traveller?. In answer to these wide and wild assertion', we can only refer "Auitralian" to re cent statistics and to the current move meats to prove that the flow of population has set in in tbe opposite direction, as between this colony and Australia, and request him to explain what supports those persons and agencies who act the port of Atlas to Auckland. As to his general disparagement of j> ew Zealand, and particularly of the North Island, we are pleased to observe that "A South Australian, " writing from Auckland, has given a complete refutation to the state ments of '■ Australian." The writer of the retort, who is one of tho South Australian farmers who have settled in this province, speaking from personal knowledge and re liable statistics, meets the jaundiced " Australian " at every point, and proves his assertions to be' unfounded. The yield of nineteen bushels of wheat to tha acre in Auckland Province Is quoted a* against the miserable four-and-a-half bushels of South Australia, and the fact of much of the land being under grass is satis factorily accounted for by the stato of the labour market making stock-raiting moie profitable than cereal culture. Another of the " Australian's " specific misst atemeo ts, to the effect that New Zealand bush land is valueless, is squarely contradicted in the words : "Within the lost month I saw 60 buihels of wheat per acre thrashed from cleared bush land in New Zealand; the clearing hod cost £2 an acre." As to the terms on which land can be obtained hero, " South Australian" shows them to be much more favourable than can be got in the South Island, and ho warmly com mends the North Island as providing the moat promising field for the farmer of lim ited means. Those who, like him, know the capabilities of tbe soil and cl imate of this part of tho colony, will be ready to corroborate bis opinion, and will also marvel how stupid, ignorant, or malig nant misrepresentations, like those we have been referring to, can be deliberately cir culated regarding such a tempting field for the farmer's laoour as the North Island of New Zealand offers.

His Excellency the Governor, Lady Jarvoie, and Miss Jervois, accompanied by Major Eccles, A.D.C., and Mr Pennefather, Private Secretary, leave to morrow per Bineruoa far Giaborne and Napier en route to the Empire City. We doubt whether any previous wearer of pro consula honours in this colony ever won is completely in so short a time the popular heart. Sir William Jervois' general bearing, frank courtesy, and ready assistance in any public undertaking could not fail to raise him in general estimation, while Lady Jervois and Miss Jervois have also produced a most favoruable impression, engender inn a deep feeling of regard. Major Eccles bas made troops of friends by his social qualities, and has also rendered appreciable service to the Choral Society on three occasions in the capacity of flautist; while Mr Pennefather has secured the favourable opinion of all with whom he bas come in contact by his unfailing urbanity. Under these circumstance?, it is not too much to say that the people of Auck land view the departure of the guber natorial party with regret, and will hail their return with pleasure. We per ceive that the Volunteers are sum moned to parade in fall dress uniform to-morrow afternoon for the purpose of doing honour to the departing Governor, and it is to be hoped that there will be a full muster of both rank and file.

Our weekly market prica list, which appears in another column, contains several important alterations from previous quotations.

That the cause of total abstinence is gaining gronnd in the city, the most scepti cal detractor would have been compelled to admit had he seen the meeting at the Choral Hall last evening. There were cloae on 2,000 personspreßent,andnmongstthpm were many persons who have been leaderain temperance organisations for many years past. It is now forty years since the first temperance meeting was held in Auckland, and an old shed in Vulcan Lane did duty occasionally as a temperance hall. Last night's meeting is a sign of the strength of the adherents to total abstinence principles, and it does not require much foresight to prophecy that before many years have gone over our heads, the teetotallers of Auckland will play an important part in colonial as well as local politics.

A correspondent instances the Govern ment economy and the results, " Tlia building known as the Armoury, Albert Park, with a large quantity of dressed stone and scoria, slates, timber, bricks, and other material of good value, was advertised for sale by tender, and a tender for £40 (it is believed there was only one) was accepted. It is fully believed by compe tent judges that if duly advertised and sold by auction, it would have realised more than treble the amount."

i The following telegram was received i from the mine manager of tho New Princo | Impeilal this morning :-" Tea pounds .picked atom; from stringers in crosscut / No. 3 level, 201b specimens from drive No. . 2 section West, and 501b from stopes.— (Signed) G. S. Clark. I A sailing race between the fishing yachts City of Naples and Thames for £10 a side has been arranged to take place to-morrow, starting at9n.ni. The course is from the md of Queen-street wharf round tho Drunken Uay buoy, round the coal hulk to westward ot the wharf, and back to tho wharf; twice round,' The second attempt to bring together a quorum of the creditors of Alexander Walker, blacksmith, having failed like the first,the Kegistrar has appointed Mr Thos, Macfl'arlanc trustee in the estate. The debtor sets down his liabilities at £35 29, and his assets at £5, being the value of his personal clothing. The increase of tourists and visitors to the Hot Lake district (says a recent issue of the "Hay of Henty Times") appears to be Buffering no diminution, even so lute in the season as at present. The Star Hotel was so crowded last night that the landlord and landlady had an exceptional call on their accommodation, and as the hour for the steamer approached,additional tourists, arrived by the coaches, and the s s. Wellington, when she left, had an ex ceptionally full passenger list, A football match will be played at North Shore on Saturday afternoon between the Albert and North Shore. Iho following will represent the Albert, who will loave by 2.30 p.m. boat: —Bruce, Done, Gelespie, Goodman, Hardwick, Leecky, Miller, McDermutt, Prichard, Palman, Smart (2), Saodgrass, Scott, and Finlason ; emergen cies—Mackie, Matthie, and Wilaen, North shore' team : W. Warbrick, W. Lander, W. Wynyard, W. Slattery, W. S winner ton, K. Bailey, J. Spraggon, J. Patterson, S, Someifield, A. Brett, H. Grattcn, W. GUmor, A. Logan, and Arm strong ; emergencies—Wood, Miller, Croker, Brown, Danks, Gorman, The annual tea and entertainment to the scholars of the United Methodist Free Church, Pitt and Vincent-streets, took place last Tuesday evening, and, while the weather was disappointing, there was an excellent gathering. Over 200 scholars took tea. The committee bad arranged a double programme; the lirst, as soon as the tea was over, and which was for the younger scholars, consisted of readings, recitations, &c, which closed at 7.30 p.m., to allow the younger children to go home early; the second consisting of songs, duets, readings, recitations, and a dialogue The various parties taking part therein acquitted themselves, if we may judge from the applause rendered, to the entiro satisfaction of tho audience. Indeed, tho entertainment this yenr has been the largest and most successful ever held in connection with this school. Miss Platt presided at the harmonium. On Tuesday evening last tha BlacK Diamond Minstrel Troupe mado their first appearance at tho Epsom Hall. The pro gramme, which was marked by originality

On Tuesday evening last the BlacK Diamond Minstrel Troupe mado their first appearance at tho Epsom Hall. The pro gramme, which was marked by originality and variety, embraced a number of beauti ful melodies, characteristic dances, and Hide-splitting repartee, most effectively ren. de*ed by this talented troupe, under their able manager, Mr T. K. Perrott. Mr A, J. Kooney presided at the piano, and filled tho post of musical director with perfect aplomb. In spito of inclement weather and othor untoward circumstances, the entertainment was a very great laccees, and tho Epsomites will look forward with pleasure to a future meeting with the Black Diamonds, who have stood the test much better than the Diamonds from Raglan.

Dean's minstrels attracted a good house last night in the Lome-street Hull, The promenade concort was thoroughly enjoyed by* all present A number of comic and sentimental songs were sung, interspersed with dances and other performances. The after-dances, were sustained throughout the still hours of night, causing much merri ment among tho young people.

Tho members of tiio Auckland Fire Brigado met yestorday, and presented Mrs Hughes, wife of Superintendent John Hughes, with a full china tea and breakfast service, accompanied by the following noto : " With the co"mplimcnts of the Auckland Fire Brigade.—(Signed) John Harley (senior foreman), John Clark (foreman), and T. Hcapea (branchman), on behalf of the Auck land Volunteer Fire Brigade." 'I he pre sen'atlon was made in recognition of ser vices rendered to tho brigade by Mrs Hughes.

Another large shipment of flour will bo despatched for Noumea by Messrs. Stone Brothers barque ('live Thurlow. which is expected to Bail to-morrow. By this vessel, Messrs. Thornton, Smith, and Firth, and By croft and Co, forward 6,200 sacks flour, and 400 sacks bran, being the accond consignment of a large order received from the New Caledonian Government

The Football season will bo opened to morrow by tbe Rugby Union Association at three o'clock sharp in tbo Domain Cricket Ground withascrutch match, Light Weights v. Heavy Weights. It is hoped that ah players will attend, particularly the new members. The Association are to bo con gratulated on having made satisfactory terms with the trustees of tho Cricket Ground for tbe use of the Domain for the season.

Mr Alexander Fergusson writes to tho " Waikato Times " as follows from Kaglan : —"Sir: Kaglan is yet under King Tuwhtao, as will be seen from the following account of what it costs a settler to get 700 feet of timber from Waikato to Kaglan : — Five days for three horses, waggon and man, at £1 5s per day, £6 ss; cost of tim ber, £110s j loss of ono horse on the jour ney, £25; total, £32 15s 6d. Advance Raglan." The moral of this is obvionsly " Don't do it again 1"

A tea meeting was held last evening in the school-room of Franklin Koad Church. A fair number tat down to the tables. After tea an adjournment was made to the church. In place of the ordinary addresses on these occasions, a lecturo was delivered by tho pastor of the church, Rev. J. Gay, on "Some of our Ftvourite Hymns and their Authors." The lecturer briefly sketched the history of British hymnoloy, mention being made of Milton, Korr, Herbert, Baxter, Addison, and Doddridgc. Of Isaac Watt, " the father of the English hymn," he spoke at length. Watt's hymn "Thereis a Land of Pure Delight," was sung heartily by the choir and friends. Attention was also called to the hymns of the Wcsleys, Montgomery, Cowper, and writers of lesser note. At intervals hymns eelectod from the authors mentioned weto rendered. Professor Lambert also con tributed several selections of music on the harmonium. A very pleasant evening was Bpsnt by those present.

" Navvy Tom " returns lo the attack re the Parnell accident. Ho says :—" Fore man, ParDcll," has made a lot of rambling statement?, but never in any part of his let ter refute a single word stated by me. He states (bat he did not exercise himself in any shape, or form as regards the late accident in Parnell. Moro shame for him to cay so. Had the accident happened under my charge, and the dying man, when being extricated, have hurled the epithet at mo that he hurled at the foreman of works, I should at least have been strongly tempted to have exercised my legs to get out of earshot, "flow," he asks, "can I or any other navvy prove it made ground ?" Well, any old resident could tell him tue whole of that ground a few years back was (lippiDg away, noarly up to the houses, and that a retaining wall was then built and earth filled in to the depth of 20 feet behind it. He also wants to_ know if deceased showed Rood sense in allowing a man to walk over him on a plank? How, I ask, could the mau underneath help it, and if the ground was solid enough to stand without timber, a thousand men might have crossed the plank without bring ing the bank down. But, if the ground was so. dangerous, turely it was the fore man's business to have Btopped the man from crossing the plank. Then he states it was the springing of the plank caused the accident. Sir, what spring could there possibly be in a man crossing a plank over a drain 24 to 30 inches wide ? He also says that, in his absence, where there is danger, the men can timber without his consent. Will he tell us the men were ever told that plainly? and who was to judge of the danger, as, in his own case, he had to see one man killed and another hurt before he could see any danger. And had he any timber ready on the ground before the accident, or rather, is It not a fact he was asked for permission to go and get timber, aid he refused it?"

A football match between the employees in soft goods and hardware houses takes place in the Domain at 2.30 p.m. tomorrow. The soft-goods team consists of—Webster, Skeen, Charters, Armitage, Neale, Brown, Burgess, Johnson, Davy, Gould, Forder, Reid, Talbot, Simpson, Fisher, and Binney. Hardware team: F. Moginie (captain), J. Stewart, Hobson, Staunton, Campion, Crancb, Keep, Lees, John Clayton, Colburn, Mcllwraith, Qoodaore, lillie, H. Cook, D. Stewart. __ •' "

By advertisement elsewhere it will ba noticed that the Volunteers and Garrison Bund are summoned to parade to-morrow afternoon at 2 30, tho occasion being the Governor's departure for Wellington, The Battery of Artillery will also assemble, and fire a salute.

The man Adams, who was arrested yes terday on a charge of larceny, made an escape from the Police cells this morning.

To the Editor: Sir,—Would you kindly answer the following questions in yonr answers to correipondents : - (1) Was there a clause added to the Land Act in Septem ber last, prohibiting any person from lloating timber down a river, stream, or tidal creek ? (2) If so, by whom intro duced, and, (3) if it became law ?-By an swering eanae you will oblige, TIMBER. [(1) Yes ; clause 72. (2) You can aicertain from Hansard by whom it was introduced. (3) '1 he clause passed the Legislature, and is therefore in force.—ED. E.S.I

"A Fit of Dyspepsia" and "Pink Dominos" were produced at the Opera House again last evening, with pronounced success. This evening is the last occasion upon which this excellent programme will be produced, and those who intend to witness the performance should not fail to avail themselves of the present opportunity. "Milky White" and " Checkmate " are announced for to-morrow evening. The performance on Monday night will be fur tho feick and Accident Fund of the Auckland Fire Brigade. A birf bill in in course of E repartition, while distinguished patronapc as been secured for tho occasion.

There was a largo attendance at the limelight entertainment by Mr Dennes in the Bay field school-room last evening, every seat boing occupied. Key. J. K. Davis presided. The views were illustrative of the Prince of Wales's visit to India, fol lowed by a new series descriptive of the Naros Arctic Expedition, and by some amusing pictures. &t the various inter vals, pianoforte selections were rendered by Mr T. Jones on an instrument kindly lent I or the occasion by Mr Tarburt.

Not an agent only, bat a practical maohlnlst 18 1». S, Chamber*. Repairs as usual; needles (or all machines, at 70. Quean-street.

I'onsonby Choral Society's concert (in aid of the fundß), Oddfellows' Hall, Ponsonby, Fri day, Bth Jane. Tickets, 2s each, or throe for Sa. Particulars in Saturday's Ibsuo.—[Advt.l

Mr John P. Birley, of the Grammar Sohool, Symonds-stroot, announces his inten tion of oponing feeding olabsea for ladles and gentlemen. Mr Birley has had considerable experience in the art of fonoing In England and olsnwhoro, and has successfully taught young ladies of high families how to defend themselves from their masoullne opponents.

The annual meeting of the Young Men's Christian Association will be hold on Monday evening next, when addresses will be given by Ileva. A. Carriole. J. S. Hill, and Mr Ewlngton ; musical selections by lady and gentlemen ama teurs.

We remind the residents of the North Shore of tho meeting of the Gospel Temperance Mission which is to do held at the public hall this evening. The chair will be taken at 7.30 p.m., and addresses will bo given by Revs. G. \V. Spenco, S. Macfurluue, J. King Davis, and Mr W. Hampson.

'Jo-night, a meeting in connection with tho Gospel Tomperanoe Mission, or Blue Ribbon Army, will be held In tho upper school-room of tho Wesloyan Chnrob, Pitt-stroet, Addresses will be given by tho Revs. A. Reid, O. Bond, and Mr J. Bycroft. The chair will bo taken by tho Hoy. T. Buddie. Sankey's hymns aro to be used, which, by tho advertisement, those at tending ore roQueeted to bring; with thorn.

POLICE COURT.-This Day.

(Before Meiers F. G. Clayton and D. B.

Macdonald, Juatices of tho Peace.)

Dkunk,—Ono person pleaded guilty, and was discharged.

ALLEGED Fiuuri.—Arthur Knight win charged under the Vagrant Aot, 1880, by imposing upon Mr £. Hadrill by fulso re prupcntutiou, by falsely stating that money wai due to him from his employer, Mr E. Downing.—Prisoner pleaded not guilty.— If. Hadrill deposed ttiat ho saw defendant on the sth inst., when ho said ho had lost his passage, and asked for money. Me ad vanced money on the order on Mr Down ing, his employer, who whs indebted to him. Ho presented the order, but Mr Dowoiog repudiated it, saying that defendant owed him money. -To defendant: After you bad vuluo upon the order you told mo not to present It. Hot before you h.d the money. —To the Bench : He asked me, when on board the steamer, to delay presenting the order. Mr Downing i esided at Aratapu. Defendant «aid hu would like to have Mr Dowoing's evidence.—To Sergeant White : He advanced tbo money in good faith, believing defendant's statement to be cor rect. —Edward Downing, storekeeper, Aratapu, depoted that defendant was for merly in his employ; left nine months ago. The firm refused to honour the order.—To defendant: Had yon told me you wore in trouble, I might have advanced the £I,— The Bench said that as tho order was marked "private," and defendant had never been before the Court before, they would givo him the benefit.—Discharged with a caution.

Pugilistic Encountkr.—Robt. Hughes and David Koborts were charged under vhe Vagrant Act with misbehaving themselves in a public stroet, whereby a breach of the peace was committed,—Prisoners pleaded guilty.—Sergeant White said the men had taflen out and commenced fighting in Queen-stroet.—Constable U'Brieu said the light took place opposite the Cosmopolitan Hotel. Roberts was sober; Hughes waa drunk. Owing to the men having been in tbo lock-up two days and two nights, the Beach gave them a caution as to the f atnre and discharged them.

Offensive —William Peveral, of Point Chevalier, was charged with a breach of the Municipal Police Act, by permitting offensive matter to remain on his premises on the 7th instant.—John Lawrence, a farmer, deposed that defendant* land ad joined bio. On tiia 7th May, Constable Kelly called upon him. He accompanied the constable to see the nuisance. The offensive matter was a short distance from his house, and when the wind blew the ■ ench wai intolerable. It was a continued nuisance, and bas cauiod illness in his family. Ho Bpolce to de fendant about it, and got abuse for his paint. At length it was unendurable, and ho was compelled to complain. The flies were as thick as an Egyptian plague.— Stmuel Fraser, settler in the district, gave similar evidence. Be and his family had suffered, and if the nuisance could not be abated, he should be obliged to remove to some other dis trict.— Constable Kelly gave evidence. Counted seven or eight dead cats and dogs. Defendant made a statement in his defence to the effect that he permitted it to oblige another party, and plough it In as soon as possible.—The Bench considered the chargo proved, and thought it was time these nuisances, so prejudicial to the health of the public, should be put a stop to. He must pay a Hue of £5, with costs, or, in default, one month's imprisonment. alleukd Larceny.— James Wiling waa charged with having in his possetsion seve ral ladies' drctscs, dress material, under linen, &c, value about £2 IDs, the property ot Catherine Ueaton, on the 23rd inst. - Prisoner pleaded not guilty; had witnesses to prove his innocence, viz,, Mrs Uaiby and the barman of the Greyhound Hotel.—de manded until to-morrow.

A Terrible ok slaught.—Mary Scott was charged with violently assaulting Mary Ann Watson on tho 19th inst. by striking her with her li-t, throwing a brick at her head, and otherwise illtreating her.—Mr Speed appeared in defence, and Mr Earl (for complainant) opened the caie at some length, describing his client as " gentle as a lamb," and defendant as ''fierce as a tiger." Witnesses were oidered out of Court.—Mary Ann Watson, wife of John Watson, a coachbuilder, residing in iiorne-street, knew Mrs Scott, who was continually annoying her by calling her filthy names. She frcqucutly heaved bricks at her head, and on Saturday she also violently struck her in the face. She was in bodily fear.— Cross-examinid by Mr Speed: Had her fault', no doubt, but was not halt as bad as Mrs Scott, who was a terror. Did not believe that Sergeant Martin would say anything against her.— Wiilium Twohey, cabinetmaker, of Albert street, was passing Lome-street at the time of the assaulti High words were used. Saw Mrs Scott box Mrs Watson's ears. She then caught up a brick and rubbed Mrs Watson's face, Complainant did not retaliate, but wept bitterly.—To Mr Speed ; Did not know either of the women.—Mary Ann t cott deposed that she was a nurse, and had been exasperated by the conduct of Mrs Watson, who called the little Scott's "niggers," Did not give her tho black eye. It was the mark of her husband's fist.-To Mr Speed : She pullei complainant up once for christening her with a bucket of water, the was well known in Lornoutreet. The Flaaaghann, the O'Neills, the Kaffertys, and most of the people of Lome-street, were getting up a petition to get Mrs Watson out of the street, -Ihe Bench considered that the assault had been proved, and ordered Mrs Scott to iirnl two sureties in £10 each to keep the peace for three months, and to pay a lino of 2.0s and posts, or, in default, seven days in Mpunt Eden, This was all tho business,

SPORTING NEWS.

Epsom Summer Meeting.

Result of the E&ffliafc Derby.

[REUTERS CABLEGRAM ]

(Received May 24, 7.35 p.m.)

LONDON, May 23. THE following was issued from this office as an extra last evening :— Renewal of the Dbbbt Ptakbs at fiflaov*. ! eaoh, h. ft.; colts. gat. lOlb.; allies. Sat. 61b.; the owner of the Beoond horse to receive SOOsovb., and. the third lSOsova. oat ot the Bistros. Distance, about 1} miles. (MO sub eorlbera.) Sir F. Johnstone's eh c St, Blaise by Hermit—Fusee, Bst 101b (Cannon?)... 1 Lord ttlleamere'a b c Highland Chief, by Hampton—Corrie, Bst 101b ... 2 Lord Fulmonth'a b c GaJliard, by Galo pin—Mavis, Bst lOib 3 [Bt. Blaise's performances as a two-year old were as follows :—At Bibury Club Meeting, won 24th Biennial Stakes, beat ing four others, at Stockbridge, walked over for Troy stakes ; ran second for Hurst bourne Stakes, won by Macheath. At > Goodwood, ran dead heat with fitnevir for Molecomb Stakes (stakes divided). At Newmarket, ran unplaced in Cewhurst Plate, won by Ladislas ; won Troy Stakes at the same meeting, beating four others,] The following is a list of the winners for the past ten years: — Yr. Onner aod Horse. Jookey. 1874 Mr (Jartwrlftht'i G :o. Predarlok Cmtance 1875 Priooe Bttthytiny't tia!opln _ Morris 1876 Mr A. Haltazsl's Klsber _ „ Malriraent 1877 Lord rslnoatb'g Silvio .. .. F. Archer 1878 Mr Crawford's Betton .. ..Constable 1878 Mr aouu's air Bevj'f .. .. Kordnam )880 Unke or Wentmlnster's Bend Or F. Aroher i 1881 Mr lAilllvd'o iroqnols .. _ F. Arch or 1882 Duke of. Westminster's Shotover T. Cannon wa Sir F, Jchostone'* St Blaise _ (Oannon h

TAKAPUNA JOCKEY CLUB.

BirtMay Meeting.

We append the results of several races which appeared in a late edition last even ing. The officers and stewards are to be congratulated upon the energy they dis played in carrying out the meeting, despite the unfavourable weather. There was no abaence of sport, and several of the events, especially the Steeplechase, were most ex citing. A great improvement would be effected by laying down tan over shells or ashet in the saddling paddock, while it is to be hoped that before the next meeting some provision will be made for the accom modation of the press. A room with a table might easily be set apart for the pur pose.

handicap Steeplechase of SOsovi., with a sweepstake of liov, each; amount accruing from sweepstake to go to second horse. Distance, about 3 miles.—Mr J. Leonard's eh g Chandler, aged, list 21bs (Kae), 1 j Mr D Harford's eh h Hawthorn, GyrK, lOst (Williams), 2; Mr J. H. Palmer's cb a Tinman, 6yrs, lOst (Mahnn), 3 j Harkaway, aged, list 71bs (W. Clifford) also ran. Cbrlatmas and Tatters were scratched. The betting was—6 to 4 against Chandler and Hatkaway, 4 to 1 against Hawthorn, 5 to 1 against Tinman, This was by far the best race of the day, and created intense excitement. Cbandler got away with the lead, followed closely by Hawthorn and Tinman la. the order given, with Hatkaway last. On the first round th« whole of' the jumps were wifely negotiated until the water-jump was reached, when Chandler and Hawthorn got over in safety, but Tinman's jockey had a spill. Quickly remounting, he followed in tne wake ot the leaden. Harkaway, who was still last, baulked at the water jump, but after considerable delay Clifford forced him through. Tinman was now a very long way oehind the second horse, but not by any means done. Gamely respond ing to Mahon's call, he gained rapidly on the others, and took his jumps like v flash of lightning. Coming down the bill tha second time, he passod Chandler and Haw thorn. Taking the water-jump with a lead of several lengthß, 1.0 brought up in the water on the other side, while the second and third followed suit. For several seconds, ridms and hones wore doing their utmost to acrambls out of the miniatuie lake, aod having succeeded, Cbandler got away with the lead, Hawthorn being next. Again, Tinman proved his mettle, collaring Hawthorn, and gaining on uhandler, when ill-luck again hotel him. At the donble jump near tho Slaa^hter-Houee, he fell again, and this time Mahon stuck so well to his steed that when the animal rolled over he was still in his saddle, and off attain, but the distance was too short to allow of picking up tho 1 lead. A most exciting race thus resulted in a win for Cbandler, Hawthorn being second, and Tinman third. Mahon's riding was plucky and excellent, and be was greeted with enthusiastic cheers at the finish. A subscription for Mahon was alto raised on tho ground, and realised a decent sum. Clifford displayed his ex cellent jockeyehip by forcing Harkaway over the water jump on the first time round. The number on the totalizator In this race ffaa 521, 218 being on the winner dividend. £1 Is.

Consolation Stakes of lOsovs. Dis tance, one mile.- Maori, 7»t 71b, 1; Yuba Bill, 7st 71b, 2; Twilight, 6st lOlb, 3, Yuba Bill got tho lead, but was soon passed by Maori, who won rather easily. There were 26S subscribers, 133 being on the winner— dfridend, 18a,

Poverty Bay Birthday Meeting.

GISBORNE, this day,

(BY TELEGRAPH.—PRESS ASSOCIATION.)

The conrse was in a wretched state from the recent rains, and much disappointment was felt on its being announced that Wild Dayrell, Parthenopeono, Morning Star, Im poster.and Gundagai were scratched for all engagements, owing to the bad state of the course. The following are tho results : — Handicap Hurdle Rags of 30sov». was a walk ovtrforM. H. Smith's Luck's All.

Maiden Hcrdlb Baok of 15sovs.— Seagull, 1; Sailor, 2. Birthday Handicap of 30sovs.—Forest King, 1; Orphan, 2. Flyiko Stakes Handicap of 15iov*.— Forest King, 1; Orphan, 2. Handicap Hack Flat RAcnof £10.- Maccaroni, 1; Flatcatcher, 2; Lady Loris, 3. Six started.

District Handicap of 15sovs.—Barb, 1; Ericthoneus, 2.

Sale of Racing Stock.

An important sale of racing stock took place at Buckland's sale-yards to-day. The following were told:—Billingsgate, by Isaac Walton-Slander, 120 guiaeai>, pur chased by R. Thorpe ; Katlpo, by Treag eagle-Pnnuawere, 40guinoas, A.Austin; Bllarrlie (a cross-country horse), 27 guineas, J. Abbott; Lady, three-year-old black filly by Malta -The" Auk, 40 guineas, Mor rln ; Xantippe, with foal at foot to Cap-a pie, and stinted to Kandwlck, £27 10s, Lennaid. The beet offer for Snider by Musket—Maid of Alhol, was 70 cuineas, and as this did not come up to tho reserve he was passed in. Tinman fetched £3110s.

COURSING CLUB MATCH.

The Auckland Coursing Club met at Fapatoitoi station yesterday to ran off the remaining tie?. The trials were good, and the coursing was aomo el the best yet ceen in the North Isiond. It was far more satisfactory than wng expected, all the ties being nearly run down, leaving only three dogs in, viz,, Buckland's Jbady, Gillard's Potronel, and Hogan's Mercury, which were to have been run off to-d&y. The following is the result of yesterday's running t — FiKST TlES.—Ogle's Highland Boy beat Garret's Juliet; Hogan's Scamp was absent Abbott's Black Julip a bye; Gillard's Petronel beat Parker s Bendarmere; Har ris's Spring beat Dervin's Perfume; Cairns' Ciiraeoa was absent, Churmtide's Kaiser a bye; Hogan's Mercury beat M.iccabo's Como j Love's Lady was absent, Chcrm side's Musket a bye.

8e ond Ties.—Auckland's lady, a bye; Macready's Rival, absent; Highland Boy bsat Abbott's Black Tulip ; Gillard's Petronel beat Chnrnside'a Kaiser; Chum side's Musket beat Harris' Spring; Slogan's Mercury, a bye.

Third Ties.—Buckland's Lady beat Ogle'a Highland Boy; Hogan's Mercury beat Churnside's Musket ; Gillard's Fotionel, in slips for a bye.

Messrs W. and J.Winstone, the successful tenderers for ihe old aimoury, haye already begun to remove the building, so that this offence to oar {esthetic seme will Boon dis appear from thq Park,

CABLEGRAMS.

[RBUTKR'S TELEOaAMJ.]

Dynamite Conspirators Com mitted for Irial. LONDON, May 23. Five men, who had been arrested at Liverpool with dynamite in their posses sion, were brought up at the Police Court to-day, and committed for trial. THE SUEZ MAILS. LONDON, May 23. The homeward mails, via Suez and Brindisi, from Melbourne, April 12, were delivered here to-day.

[SPECIAL TO PRKS3 ASSOCIATION]. THE CZAR IN MOSCOW. LONDON, May 23. Six ranks of soldiers and Citizen Guards lined the route of the Imperial procession in Moscow, and the Czar rode entirely alone. DR. MACFARREN'S KNIGHTHOOD. Dr. Macfarren has accepted the proffered honour of knighthood in connection with the opening of the Royal Academy of Music. THE DUPLICATE SUEZ CANAL. Baron de Lesseps' Suez Company request the English Government to support the pro ject for obtaining the land required for the construction of a second canal, parallel with the present canal,promising in return a reduction of charges and increased powers of control to England. GONBOATS FOR VICTORIA. LONDON, May 22. The first of the new gunboats building for the Victorian Governments will be launched at Newcastle on the 6th of June, ARRESTS AT MOSCOW. Fifty suspected peraons have been ar rested in|Mo«cow. BRITISH REPRESENTATIVE IN EGYPT, The "Times" states that Mr Baring will really succeed Lord DulFerin in Egypt, MX FORSTER ON THE ANNEXA TION OF NEW GUINEA. Mr Forster, in addressing the Aborigines Protection Society, insisted that if New Uuinea was annexed, all hostility towards the natives, and slavery, under whatever disguise, should be strictly forbidden.

LONDON MARKET REPORT.

LONDON, May 22.

(PER H.Z.L. & M.A. COMPANY.)

Wool—Competition is increasing, and the market is firmer. Up to date, 45,000 bales have been cold, and 20,000 taken for export. For coarce cross-bred, faulty lambs, .new South Wales and Queensland medium and inferior greasy, the market is easier. Wheat -Market flat, Adelaide is worth 48s, and New Zealand 44s Gd per 4961b5. Tal low—Dull of sale. Mutton v worth 455. Beef, 42g per cwt. Leather - Market flat, Best sides lid per lb. N.Z. Hemp— Maiket quiet. Fine worth £-26 per ton.

AUSTRALIAN.

THJB EXPELLED BOOKMAKER ASKS

DAMAGES.

ADELAIDE, May 24.

Joe Thompson, a well-known book* maker, who was expelled from the en closure on Saturday, has issued a writ against tho Adelaide Racing Club for £5,000 damages. VOLUNTEER REVIEW. MELBOURNE, May 24. At tho Volunteer review, held here to day, 2,000 men were uader arm>. The weather w»s rainy.

OTAGO LAND BOARD AND "DUMMYISM."

(BY TELKOEAPH.—OWN COBBESPONDKNr

DUNBDiy, this day. At the last meeting of the Land Board, the opinion of the Crown Solicitor was was read as to the question whether a settler, having taksn up an allotment lws than 320 acres, is deterred by the Laud Act from making further selections np to 300 acres, Irrespective of whether he is the true licensee or freeholder. His opinion was to the effect that the Board would be justified in declining to consider in the light of a " selector a person who had al ready acquired a freehold under the de ferred payment system. At the same time he thought that the Act should be liberally construed, so as to make the provision reach the case of a man who has held a license to occupy, and by virtue of It becomes a freeholder of a imaller area than 300 acres. It was de cided not to submit a case to the Jndge concerning the recent deferred pastoral land sale at Strath-Taieri. A lease was granted to Murdo Matheson. Mr Stout said that as a number of Strath-Taieri pur chases bad not appeared before the Board, he proposed to take final action in regard to them. The Board had all the powers of a commission to summon witnesses, and bis proposal was that this should be done. He then moved a resolution to that cited, which was agreed to.

|BY TELEGRAPH.—PRESS ASSOCIATION,]

Commenting on the proceedings, the "Star " ot last night, says editorially :— " The Land Board's final action re the Coltes Brood run purchaser, is open to rerious question on the ground of legality. If Mr Stout's contention be tiue, the Board is invested with extraordinary powers anologous to thoso of the Star Chamber. That the Board should be able to judicially review its own decision, and supersede the appeal to the law courts- which the Act provides, is an unheard-of proposition. The contemplated proceeding is inequitable and unconstitutional" Jt strongly- urges the appointment of a Parliamentary committee to piobe the whole matter to the bottom.

"THE WEDDING MARCH."

There was a remarkably good attendance at the Theatre Royal last evening, when " The Wedding March " was performed for the first time in the colony. Having given an outline of the piece in our last issue, we need now only refer to its representation. Like other productions by the same author, " The Wedding March " abounds in comical situations, contrived by the introduction of a variety of characters, while the dialogue proves extremely amusing. Mr W. B. Warner made an excellent "Bopacdy," which character in his hand* became a very prominent one, and much laughter was pro ducedby hisoccontric behaviour. Mr A. Mait land appeared as Woodpecker Tapping, who, during the play, is hunting after "that leghorn bat." lie was painstaking » throughout, and contributed considerably to the success of the play. Mr J, Welsh was seen to great advantage as Poppytop, who makes things generally uncomfortable for Woodpecker Tapping by declaring his marriage with the old-man's daughter "off" and " on " very frequently, according to the youDg man's good or bad behaviour. Mr Whitcomhe as Major - General Bunthunder, and Mr W. Matthews aa Cripps, were nlso very amusing, Mns Julia burton as Anna Maria, Mrs K. Love ,as Leonora Bunthunder, and Mias Harrison as Sophy Crackthorpe, were each very successful in their respective parts. Mr Robertson appeared as Cousin JFoodle, Mr Waymouth as Captain Baff, and Mr Pulford as J&ckson, each of the characters being very fairly represented. The original sketch, entitled, " Going to the Baces," and the extravagant farce, "Slocuro," proved very amusin?, but would un doubtedly have proved more acceptable to the audience if somewhat curtailed. During the evening Mr W. B. Warner gave two good character sketches, that in which he figured as a policeman provoking much laughter. Mr C. J. D. Robertson essayed a comic sketch, entitled " Trying a Magis trate,1' but wisely cut it short. Be has been seen to advantage in the same sketch at various amateur performances, but it is scarcely suitable for a theatre audience. Mr W. Matthews in a Dutph impersonation gave several amusing songs, and was loudly applauded, and Mr H. Love gave a good rendering of "All that Glitters," and had to respond to an encore, f'The Wedding March" will be repeated this evening, and will be followed by several new and amusing comic sketches.

What Koman Catholic education doe? and does not accomplish, may be learned when it is stated that one fourth of the adult population of Ireland can neither read nor •write: In Scotland, 87 per cent, of the children attend school, in England 83 per cent., and in Ireland only 47 per cent,

MINING NEWS.

The Mariner Company Ik <m . west into 5 level on^" gj1?^ breakingjdownhas taken nt« '^ country is light. place M jg Tha London Company i R iff w&j bothwaysonthe^l^^ Quariz was Btrnck in the N.» « m cross-cut at the 360 feet 1..? 11""1^ ! but it proves to be on l y l, ye>ter*ft stringers. ' ; mai«,i| '

CORRESPONDENCE. THE COSTLEY BEQUESTS.

THE COSTLEY BEQUESTS.

SIR,-The citizens of AuckLu,,, :M thank you and to feel that thio?^ <0 you one who watche. over and *$>«> k care, endeavours to promote" SL^l**" terests of our public and charitaU W tions. In your leading article of Jol^. day evemog, you nave « j^W^M. orm that language could conv^J^le the mind anS the feeling 8 of »£?*«* thinking and well-meanL L«!?,%t. community, except that t nn i n '"tin with the subject perhaps a litrl,^ •* It is to be hoped that ttepZiho"^ land will speak as with R,*■**. man in this matter, by convanl? 08 °^ <%« meeting to be held' JtStaSf £«B in Auckland at the earliest• to protest against the sale o f UPS***': properties of the late Mr wLftW which he has left to nsas nn \r ,Co8lI«r. and which can,as you hare soabli^l^ made not only permanently e»J • HW 1 of analmoit continually inn«Z?™*Wt if retained as at present and "&:«H -the rentals, &<•., behc; eon 2? T^» amongst the institutioT^K $*** of the testator, say evm? .;, Further, in either selling 0 ?W nou9tf any way disposing of the* nmSL V* should always be regarded uEEft the public, as they really do "# to should be dealtwithaocoraii.rii^Nr by public auction K?» treaty. I suppose that., IJZiPn? t« trustees «an do just « thß.?*, *• so long as they abidefV^ strict letter of the hMtrnm2 J -$* awiU l butsur ? .yi a % h }^^cgl are m common justice entitled itZl 'Wio sider.tion, and.hey ought to »^' bequests ahaU be so < Becm^VSiW^t tions named as to yield to ttSi and moßt permanent result*. I B V«id» seven dag "? wiMr«" B' trarHisW^i P theMmayort«asS to call a public meeting, andletSS expression of the public's opimoiTtft

RE POSTAL DELIVERY.

(To the Editor,) •' ' ; Slß,—The Manapomicomfngin ymteiAi i about 9 a.m. furnished another Muffi ' of ourdefechvesystem. Amongauuiyotlui. I did sot receive my letters until ooniider! ably after 3 p.m., the result t>lhtikg\i wait for the 2 p.m. delivery* while Qm-? street is favoured with a 12 noonday d&i livery. The real inconvenience and nodi live grievance to importers ouMde Onsen; street must be patent to a schoolboy TJd to recently, the Union Comoro leWtW outershedi,,and goods not.offitlie'watrf that day were liable -to :itoW in their sheds at 2s per bm. I am not sure what the Harbour mti purpose doiDg, but presume thts iun« I blessing is in store for us. Of comae -'thi*' 1' do not store goods until they see that no entries can be forthcoming for that d»y when v< holas-bolns into the stores they fro not unfrequently some getting damaged ia the treatment. Again, the weather wemi' to form no item iv the official mind-goods might be all day drenching in the rain, but; red tap* must ba adhered to. Conversing with Mr Bisa some time »go, I atked: him who drew the noonday-de lirery at yueen-street or thereabouti, He replied he did. When asked why not:, extend it to flobson-streer, to as to bring in the side streets np to that line, whore a number of importers have their places of! < business, he replied Auckland peopTSfi wanted too much, and suggested a priwljily box, admitting they had none, nor any room to extend them at that time- if thej have now. Another objection must obtain, viz. : Beyond a certain distance it becomes more desirable to wait a reasonable deliierr, and I think lam right in saying the people's ' convenience has as great a riiiht to be con sidered as the office—indeed more so. The people are not for the office, but tie reverse ia tho truth. It might be the opinion v of Wellington officialism Mr Biss give «■„ pression to, but 1 certainly do not euw4«i<* ■**■ the idea for a moment that it was hli owe, ,■ I for he at any rate must see the rapid com mercial strides the city is making. Any | Government not meeting the reasonable re- ' quirtments of its people is unworthy their confidence ; their do-nothing altitude in this respect is fast gaining them that pai-' '■ tion.—l am, &c,, 1 EEDK, WmtlHEiD. ' 95, Victorit.«treet.

CHEAP IMMOBTALITY.

(To the Editor.), . Sir,—A few days ago the members!ofth»S ■ august body corporate, called the Mijor, ' Councillor!, and Citizens of the City of Auckland, despairing of obtaining fira I legitimate means, resolved to transmit tifir namesj to posterity by attaching then to streets, and painting them on finper poiti and street corners. It seems that nowfte Councillors have repented of thfrWl wf wereabont to do, and have .referred to whole matter back for re-conalderatlon, It is to be hoped that returning of riupnirllt. be accompanied by a slight acceaston ol modesty, for it would be difficult to con ceive of a more immodest propowl than the design •to immorWna themselves in such a ridiculously psJtry . manner. What has the present Coup done to render them peculiarly taeniig. of posthumous fame f With tho loliUry, exception of the Mayor, to whoH llberdlty - the city owes a debt of gratitude, MJ • member of the City Counoil as at jaeMßt : constituted can claim to have aceomjiliuiw any practical good for the eommuiuw.; Surely if sach names ate to bVWKWi: simple justice would dictate that tie nisei - of the members of the first BoroiTO Council or City Board of Aflttßani should be exhausted befort utlltanj those of the present one. If the Conner: • persist in attaching their own BWflrt W* to our thorooghfares, they wIU IW85& themselves a laughingstock to present W future generations. How many of tMig: sent Council will, by the tanertntfoK^w their characters, achieve a reputation*™! will last 80, 40, 30, or even 20 jnn.m ,> ---ttieir death? Let us have names tow streeti with pleatant, agreeable, or glonooi associations. Such names .m»y,be foiaci though, naturaUy, we shall seek for ttem outiide the City Council.—Youn to., .

STREET NAMISG.

(To the Editor.) „_. -- SiR,-«'Enoughisas good as a fM^A-JJ* ' , electors of Ponsonby gave their c*?™ 8"!* to Messrs Boardman, Devore. , as'men of capital, leisure, and*«i I jjV i so doio« they hardly anticipated^}Wore . 12 months was over, these three WW]"*™^ < were to be forced down their throats ana into their title deeds, in the mate of™**' nomenclature. Honour deserved is &"«»» ~*, all other is sham. When these B«*"??*% have given at least seven yeara «wwn»p| and self-sacrifice to the municipal ,*»" g of Fonsonby, then will it be aufficienuj I,J early to adopt their names for'some **£■'£ thoroughfares that are perhaps abourw be opened, The present prematwo Per formance, however, comes slightiy nauiej ous, not to say outrageously vain, fj some work of a beneficial characterna«:, ( , been inaugurated in the district by the pre sent trio ot names-snch as the estabiisn .^ ment of a free evening teJnf!;W affording the working youth and young,»« , some other choice besides that of the ligw headed dance or the hotel-r-then no tnrpnw would have been either felt or expre«» .> concerning this matter. At any rate, uiuu courtesy mißht have suggested some ««" way consultation of the freeholders p! m said three streets, before the ad^p wn m the name of that of a resident of the <UJ •. trict. The old proverb remains true, * prophet, &c"—l am &c, ig Pbospjct Tmsacb. P.B. If there is good reason for changing,, J Prospect Terrace, and as there doeß seem W, be, why not name it at pace ChurcMPWJj g situated asiti's at a church corner; or, v ,> his name should dash, then School-Sire**,,-., P.T.

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Special Advertisements ' " ""~ ( TTN THE INSOLVENT ESTATE OF A. LINABURY AND CO. JpOSOBAVB ANn po. . V/ÜBGRAVB Atiu KjO. g Being the Snooesafol Tenderers In the above Ketato, beg to announce to the Inhabitants s g Ot Auokland and Its vicinity that a SALE ! ALB j OF THB BAMK WILL BK HBIiD ON THE PREMISES LATELY OCCUPIED BY A. LINABUKY AND CO., QUBKN-STRBBT, AND WILL CONTINUE UNTIL THE BNTIRB STOCK 18 OLBAKBD OUT, REGAKDLEB3 OF COST 1 J. CoSGRAVB AND Co. National insurance com j3 pans 07 nsw zbaland. CAPITAL .._fi2.OOOJOOO PAID UP AND RBBERVEB. #151.80 AUCKLAND BRANOH -95, QUKBN-BTHRKT. LOCAL DIIUCTOK- D. B. Crdickbhihk, BBQ. This Purely Local Company eocepta Fire and Mirine Klska of ovary fleioilptlon at LOWBBT CURRENT RATES. Security Undoubted. Louses Übarally and Promptly Paid. WILIJAM TAIT. Bramoh Manager. FOB WINTER COUGHS and Bronchial """""^lrritation, mRY AICKIN'S SYRUP OF EUCALYPTUS X with Hypophosphite of Lime and Quinine. For Inolplent Consumption and Chronic Cheat Affections, " AioHn's Syrnp of Kuoalyptus, with Hypopbospbite of Lime and Quinine," is most certainly alterative and curative. Try it for Bronchitis and Astiima, Address:— THB PHARMACY, Quken-btbkht. J7~AND yy yylLlAM* OIRBOT IMPORT RS OF DRAPERY AND FANCY GOODS, Both Bides KARANGiHAPB ROAD. NKWTON. "NOT SKLLIoG OFF" "NOT GOING TO ENGLAND"— "NOT OFFERING A LAKQK DiaCOUNT"- Bat bavo to arrive by the following vessels now due :— SB. FOTOSI S OABBB AURIGA S OABBS CJttORGK BSWLKY 2 CASKS CLYIJB BOASB3 A BIS LOT WINTkR 00008, oomprlalDg CLOTHING AND OVBROOAT3; thes< latter bave been made npeolally to our order " extra long." BLANKETS, FL&NNBLS, HOSIKKY, &c. &o —.-^— In addition to the above-mentioned Goods, we shall receive, ex Gkorob Bbwlby. about 800 (two hundred) of Cooper. Box and 00.1 CfcutßiuTED Patent VErritATma WATERPROOF TALETfIES COATS. Sea what the Field says respecting these Goods:—"I have tried your Ventilating Coat well In the oouning field, and oooalder It a great luocesss. It is mo«t oomfortabie to walk in. and turns any quantity ot rain.—Yours very faithfully, « •*•*»• (Kobin Hood)-MMBBS Cooper, Box and Co." A New prooees (j net discovered) prevents the rubber hardening and destroys ail smell Of nftpthUt — —— We have always on hand a SHOW OF HtWIKBY. SHIRTS, HATS. TIBS,, BRAOB3. BKLTS, COLIiARS, SCO., tCC. Foi Price. Style. Variety; and Good V«lb*. Second to None in Newton. N.B.—The Watbbpboof Coats are worth waiting VjEVENTEEN (17) CASKS AND BALES nkw and chbap drapbby. Pbs Geokge Bewlby, Jubt Opbnid AT W^ILLIaM R. BkIDQMAH'S. ISO Pairs New Blankets (in all sine), from BIS A Splendid Lot ot Winter Drew Materials [paU' All Colouri In Caledonian Oloihs. Herges, Cos tume Tweeds. Homenranß. &a, at very low prims Large Assortment very wide Blaok Oashmerev tram 1/8 to 0/6 Blaok Frenoh Merinos (in all qualities). fitom I/ll to Ml Wool Plaids, Wool Shawla. TableooveM, fto. Grey and white Calloos, wholesale prloe per ptooatornettoash i. ' A Large stook of aew Flanaela (all mtkeak. from 6Jd Ro«lyn Vlasnela. Boslyn Blankets SO Pieces (yard wide) Fanoy Oblna Matting. 1/ yard, worth 1/1 Linoleum (gooc). 8/9 yard; Ohoioe Patten Floor cloths, 1/8 yard .vJi'i, . tOOO Yards Ooiton Tweed (tllghtlr damaged), , 1/ yard, worth 1/6 ,nj A Great Variety Cotton, Union, and Crimean BhlrMngs, oheap A Large Lot of Clothing (pniehased oheap AUCTION), to be sold at a small advanoe— Boys' Knloker Salts, from 6/11 Youths' end Boys' Suite (long tronieiß), from M/ 6 very strong ■ Mon'd Tweed units, from 2V; Trousers and Vests, from 12/8 A Splendid line Men's Cold Cord Trousers, 7/0 ptlr; Tweed Trousers, from 6/8 pair Braoea, Hats, Hosiery (good value* In ooßswaeoce of the overstocked state of the Market, W.R.B. has been enabled to pur chase a lot ot Goofs at a heavy discount, and will sell them oeuf; S P»r cent, dlaoonnt. lsoff every 6on oash pnrohases. Special terms to large pnrobasers. Patterns free by poet. JQWOTION DRAPERY WAREHOUSE, UPPER QUEBN-BTREBT. i ' T. & M. V ° ° X * 44, AHD 46, VIOIOEIA.-BTEEW, Bes to draw the attention of Ladlea and Gea tlemen furnishing to their LARGE AND WBLL-ASSORTBD BTOOK OP TJH7RNITURB, comprising Drawing and Dining-room Suites, Iron and Wood Bedsteads, Wardrobes with glass panels. Sideboards, Oheffonlers, Hall Tables and Hatstands, Office Tables, Chimney and Toilet Glasses, Dining Tables, Cane Chairs In great variety, Toiletware, Drawers, Wash stands. &C. &a CARpBTSj including Brussels, Tapestry, Kidderminster, and Felt Carpets, Hearthrugs, Coir and China Mattings, Stair Carpets, Linoleum, Floorcloth, Door Mats, Wool Mate, Bed-rcom Rugßi feo, TO KDDING of all kinds and of the best quality. Hair, Wool, Flock, CoooaFlbre, and Flax Mattresses, Spring MattrcßHoa, including the Paten, .Wire Wove Mattress ;Feather Beds, Bolsters, and Pillows; Kapok Beds, Bolsters and Pillotro, and Pat UaaM T. & i.~COOKE, 46, VICTOBIA-STRK [F&otory. Elliott-street. riAHOKNTOW, SMITH AND FIRTH HAVE FOR BALE 1 "Or wn" Flour, In sacks, lWa and tfft Ohamplon" do. do. do, "Cantab" do. do. do. Sharps Bran Fowl Wheat _ JVew Winter Hosieby. just landed, Ex GEOKGE BBWLBY, A SPLENDID STOCK OF TRTINTBR TTOBIERY, a VVINTKH XIO3IBRY, KROM J. & It. MOKLEV'S. 293 PACKAGES RIBBED & PLAIN BLACK & NAVY MARONE & CAR DINAL GRENAT & SEAL BROWN WHITE & SKY BLUE CLARET & CHOCO LATE STEEL & CLERICAL LAD^CHIL HOSB ft HALF HOSE, ■yyiLiiaM Rattray, iaA i j DRAPBR, OLOTHIBR, & HOSIER, ( ■ ( I78,180i&mQUBBll-STBJB!BTi-r



special Advertisements. [ 3-RKAT SaLls op A. W. Mace-s I MRS J. SMITH having bought the Bankrupt Jtook of A. W. Maco, will offer the same, ogetherwith her own largo and weU-assortod stock of Drapery. Clothirig, &c. at a Great" 3aoriflce, in order to dear. The Stock is new, and well chosen. The following lines will show the Knormouß Reductions :— Black and Cold Velveteens, from Is 9d Cold Satins, from Is lid, all shades Silks reduced from la Ud to Sslld, all winter shades Satin Cloth, 63d, worth IOJd Useful Flannel, 83d, worth lid Blankets, from 5s lid each Hen's Pilot Coats, reduced from 283 5d to 19s Gd Men's Strong Trousers, 5a 9d Boys' Suits, from 5s lid Youths' Good Twoed Suits, 18s 6d, worth 24s And all other goods at equally low prices. NOTE THE ADDRESS- Jl: M I T H , •OMI T H , DRAPER & CLOTHIER (Next United Serviob Hotbl), QUEEN-STREET. JUST RECEIVED, EX 8.8. POTOSt, THE VBRY LATEST STYLES is DOLMANS. In BBtln, Hrooho. Oaahraero, Cloth, &c. J A O X X T 8, In Matelast6, Oloth, Sealskin, &o. FOUR-IN-HANDa In Ladlon', Maids', and OhUdren'a. ULBIKBB, In Lodiea*. Maids', and Children's. FOBS 01 all descriptions botb by the yard and In Jaoket and Mantle Beta. M ILNB &~~C HOYOB AUCKIiANO.