SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

HT(m WATKHU^of^'Sorntag. 10.18

ARRIVALS.

LAST KVBNING.

lons. M.. Crawford, from Wuwgatel TO-DAY, ««»*& .from Russell

DEPARTURE.

TO-DAY. Dlamonfl. H.M.8., Lieutanant Oldham, tor Fiji Kleeiwtng, barquo. YaritaU, for Shanghai

LAST BVKNINCI. Qlonelg, b,b., atephenaon, tor Taur&ngn

EXPORTS,

Per Young Dlok, t or Sjdney (to be loaded at Mercury B»y)-120.0OO feat sawn timber.

IMPORTS.

Ex Fairy Queen from the Islands — 60,000 Oranges.—H. H. Hart and Co.

Tho bJißantlno Sasaull loft Lyttloton for Auckland yesterday. The sohoonor Queen arrived from Groymouth yesterday with a oargo of coal. Tho achoonor Young Dick cleared at tho Cus toms to-day for Sydney, via Mercury Boy. Thobarquo India, for Roso leland, ana tho cutter FetuAo, for Tonga, ontorod out at tho Customs to-day. Tho an lona arrived from Whungawl last e^taSf'^h 88 aacka «nm, SOCOft Umber, 90 temUy, Messrs »ulier. Coot, Kayo.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

HELENgviLtB, this day. Tho sohoonor Julius Vogol, arrived yesterday at Aratapu. Dunedik, thia day The Bhip Cantoitnry, whloh loft Port Chal mers on Jfobiuary 3rd. anived Home on the 25th Instant.

(REDTER'S CABLES.) BYDNEY, April 86. Sailed, thla a'ternoon: The Union Company's steamship Rotomahaua, for Auckland.

COMMERCIAL.

Evening Stau Offioo, Friday.

MR AIFR»D BUOKLAND'S WISKKLy HBPOKT. At the Haymarket on Friday last, foJfier ■was again In brisk enquiry. Bsl quality ranged from Sa to 6s 6d per owt. Horse Btoos wera in full numberp. and fairly maintilned their vaiues. A draft of aged ridirghorsea, but we I bred and shapely animalf, ranged in price from £$to £17; two and three year old medium draught oolts. £16 to £18: broken In medium droughts, with trials. £17 to &5. The pure bred balls and heifer oalven, Bold by Messrs lui'j Brothers, were well grown, good ooloura, and exoellent quality. Prices rose aa the sale pro oeeded. and the highest priced animals wera the last sold. The bulls ranged from 3to 8 guineas, and the helfera brought £1 eaob. At theßpeoial sale of horses, held on Wednesday, there was bnt a moderate attendance. The nones were principally unbroken draught, from nvo to three-year-old. Prices were lower than h»ve latelyroled frcm£2to£seach. Thost-epleonaae horsas Reform ana L*oy B»b were withdrawn. On Tuniday hide a and akina wore in fall num bers and lsta valuee. Hidos bronght from 23.1 to 3Jd: Bilnn, lOd to la lud eaoh; lambs wcdU 6d to fid the lb: tallow, 29a to 31s the owt. At tbe usual Paoaknra sale on Wednesday, there was a Bmall muster ot stock, generally In good oon ditlon, met wltu a steady enquiry throughout the B»le. particularly springing heifera and COWS, whloh advanced In prloo 10s rot heai, MJSBRS HOHTKB & NOIiiN'S WKKKLY REPORT

Horses: There has been more Ufa In the market than for some little >lme, owinsr, In a great measure, to a number o£ blood stook balna submitted, and shipments from ths coast, wblle Southern buyers have put la an appearanoe, oonseqni<n«ly, a good many have changed hands, and although expeoien prloes have soaro-ly boon reaohed, vendors are but slightly, If at all. dis satisfied. At the Durham Yardp, on Friday .there was quite an average number of ordinary de aorlptlon ot homes entered, whllo the blood atoofe had the effect of completely filling the yards. There wjskool oompttitlon throughout' the sale. Hacks sold at from £7 to £15; light barneaa horre», from £11 to £20: the entire horße. Sir Julius Vogal, sold at £9110s; Perfume sold for 160 eulneaa; Kiss, 85 gu'neas; Tltifco. 90 guineas; Mai moon, JO guineas. The young stock ranged at from 10 to 52 guineas. Mr HorßfaU's bay mare, Jenny Llnd, sola at 55 RUlneas. Cattle: The supply has been ade onate of all description, and the demand Bteady. with llttlo alteration In value. There was a moderate master of sr^ck at vvainku on Saturday, bnt a large quantity of sundries had the effect of prolotgitg the sale. Prices tor stcok were scarcely bo high as at Newmarket, but in the present state of tto roads, vendors W9re ni'ire than onropinßated by the avoidance ot driving. Although there w«s heavy rain on Tue3day morning, there was a largo muster m Newmarket and a Kood attendance ot buyers. Dairy cows were In exoesaof requirements, and prices scaroely came up to tha ideas of salleri', but store and fat stocS maintained late values. Sheep: There was a moderate Bupply. but no heavy weight. Wethers Bold at from 129 01 to , 163 6d; ewes, from 13a to 13a 6d; lambs, ftorn 8a to lls 63. Pigs were tolerably plentiful, ana good porkors were worm 2Jd per in., live weight. BANKS' AND CO.'S WEEKLY REPORT. At Parawai on Thursday fat cattle were in full supply, mostly of ohoice quality. Bidding was fluctuating, and prices ranged from 21b to 22a 6d per lOOlba. Sheep wero plentiful. First-class ewes brought 14a 3d to 16s eaoh. For a lot of well bred store pigs competition was keen, and good prices wore obtained.

AUCKLAND PRODUCE MARKETS.

Wholesale. Retail. s. d. s.d. s. d. s. Butter, fs,lb 10- Butter, fa, lb 10-0 0 Cheese (local) 0 6-0 65 Cheoae -0 8-0 0 Do., Cant 0 7-0 0 Eggs, doz.- 2 3-2 0 Bfsw.doz. 0 0-0 0 Milk, quart 0 1-0 0 Suaib(tlna)o 7-0 8 Lard,lb -0 6-0 0 Bacon and Hams, Fowls, each 2 B—3 0 Provincial 0 "8-0 8 Dnoks, each 2 6-8 0 Canterbury Hum a Geese, eaoh So—7 0 and Bacon (In Turkeys _ 6 6—B 0 oloth) .. 0 0-0 81 Bacon, lb _ 0 10—0 0 w Hama, lb ..10-0 0 Bread, B}d per 21b loaf Jams, per oaao, 6 doz, 38a UUTOHEKB MICATI Retail lb. lb Koastingßeef - - - - 0 4 too Boiling Beef - - - ..01 — 0 Mutton, hind-quarter _ .. _ 04 - 0 fore-quarter _ _ _ 021— 0 8 Lamb, lore-quarter 1 _ 4 o—3 „ hind-quarter f~ ~ ForkandVeal _ .. - ..0-1 Steaks - - - - -06 —08 Chops and Sausagea _ _ -05 —06 Tallow.bost (wholesale)— Mutton, Site; mixed 6sto3os. Floub Market. Wholesale. B n. A. Snperflne Flonr, allkdressed, per ton- 14 0 0 ' Fine Fionr, ditto, household - -1311 0 Adelaide, per ton _ _ _ .. (none) Oamaru, per ton _ .. - - 12 0 0 Dunedin, per ton ~ _ ... „ 12 0 0 Canterbury, per ton „ - - _ 12 0 0 ' ' Bran per ton (saoks inoluded) „ _410 0 Bharps, per ton ... _ _ ..600 Cabin Bread - - _ - - 18 0 0 Oatmeal - - - £15 1510 0 Pearl Barley - - - - £20 21 0 0 HAY AND CORN MARKET. ■ Wholesale. B. d. 8. d fiß.fi Maize (Syd.) none Hay me'dow (Fun.) 3 6-0 D ton pressed 4 10—5 10 ~ (Coast) 3 6—3 8 Luoerne, do 8 o—o 0 Oats .. -2 4-2 9 Straw (load) 0 18-110 Wheat (fowl) 3 o—3 6 j Chaff ... -3 10—0.00 I Hay (oaten) 6 0-6 10 Potatoes, per ton, £5 to 6B Oaten chafi, «510a Ketali. < a. d. b. d. b. fl. s. a. Malse.bushel 6 o—o 0{ Oat'nhayowtß o—7 0 Oals, ditto ..3 0-3 6 Straw, ditto 3 0-4 0 Bran, 1001bB_ -7 61 Chaff, ditto Wheat (fowl) 3 9-4 01 (acs-ice) 6 0-7 0 HftT (TWli. ■ n-7 nl PntatqflH. M nn.flffl quotations:—Good ordinary Kaipara and Whan garei at £43; Bast Coast, £52 to £54. Receipts For April, to date, 410 tons. Flax.—Finest quality £18—£21 per ton Tow _ _ - -6-8 Fungus _ _ _ _ 2jdto3drcrlb MANUBBa.-Bonednst, Sydney,£6 10a toil 10a aocordlng to quality ; Auckland. £7 to £8 10a Peruvian Guano, £17 to £18; Meiden Island, £8; Huon Gnano. small lots, £5 to £6, bass in- Oladed; Hurgt'B Chemical Manure, £14 10b : Boßeflonr, £8 BUILDING MATEIUALB. . Timdbb.—Boards and Scantling;, 100 ft, best. 'Us ; second close, 8s Gd ; best, planed, tongued and grooved, flrsi-cIKB, 16s; medium, 13a j second ditto. Us Mills i Cargo, best, Ka ; Beoond-olaas, 7s ; Baulk, 8s Bd. New Zealand Pfllings,6ft (oapUOa Bd; sft (heart) 18s; Bft, 13a:THiee Rails, £310s per 1001 Purlrl Posts. £6 10s; Shingles, 18s per 1,000; Hobart Town Palings HV 18a; 6ft, W; iHobart Town tails, 90s, seliing quotations. Brioks (at Whan,) 40a per 1,000; Town Yards £212a: delivered, £310s. Drain pipes at works.per 100 (6 Inches bore), 10a; 4 inches, 14s; 3 lnohes,9s; 2 inches, £210s per 1,000; socket glazed pipcs.lß Inoheß,2s6d per root; 15 nohes, 2a per foot; 12 . inohee. Is 6d per foot; 9 Inches, la per loot per Inches. 6d per foot: 4 inches, 4d per Qabdbn and ObOhabd Produce.—Whole sale: Pinms, 4i to 6d; apples, Hi to 3d per lb; peaohes. 3d to 44 perlb; pears, Id to 3a per lb., 3s to C 3 per case; lemons, per doz., 3a to 3s Gd j onions, per lb., Id to lla; hot-honße grapeß, la to 1b ea per lb.; out door, 2Jd to 4Jd; rhnbarb,;per doz ,2a6d; oelery, perdoz., 2sto3a; pines, 7s6d pordoz;fl»fl, 2dto4dperdoz,; «arJ)o, 3dto4d per lb.: paEßlon fruit, lid to 3d per doz.; pumpkins, per lb., }d to Id j rookmelons, per doz., Ba to 8s; mushrooms, 2d to 3d per lb. t watermelons, per Ooe,, 3a to 6b; bananas; lid to 21d; fllberte none); oranges. Is Sd; coooanuts, 83 per 100; : tomatoeß. per lb, 2d to 4d; beans, 2d; llge| 2d to 4d per dozen. Retail:—Flberta (none); Tomatoes, 41 to 6d; Plums. 8d to Is; Orangeej I3atoUs Bd per doz; Lemons, Id to 6d eaoh; Onlona. pe? lb, 3d; Apples, per lb, Bd tv B4; Peara, 4d to 6d; Bhnbarb, per bundle, ii. ononmbera, 24 to Id Peaohes. 6d per lb.; door. 6a to 8d per lb.; Beans, 3d; mnshrooms, 4d to Bd per Ib; bananas, 4a to 8d parlb.; figs per doz.. 6d; oeleiy. per bundle, 8d to feds rook melona, 64 to 2a eaoh; watermelons 4d toila eaoh; pines, Is to 2s; garlic, ed toßl mr lh • passion frail, la to 64 pel doz? ""'lb>; Coal and Firewood Markbt Coal.—Newcastle (ship'sside), oargo<3os ta Vta per ton; yard 32a to 35a. Bay oTtoCds at yjtds, 275; screened; SOs: ditto at fan Line. 18a; ship'd Bide, 25at02? f1 . WalkaVat mine, Gs; In Aucklaad, Ida 6a to 20a. Kamo 4 l2a per ton at londmx ground. TaupM, at mine 6a 64 to 10s: at yard, 20a to 265. Whangarei, at mlna. 9a 6d; yard (Bteam),l7s; household, 21s delivered, 23a. Miranda, at yard (household). '• 18a: steam, 18s.

Mail Notice.

Mails will clobb as under :— THIS DAT, For Whangarel Hoafln. Pains, Walpn, Whan- Karel, Kamo, Tenninoa. and Mangapai, per lona, at Ip.m. • For Thames, per Kotomnhano. at 4 p.m. For Thames, per Kntorprlse, at 5.30 p.m. BATDKDAY, 38th lnßt&ntl For Rarotonga, per Kxplorer, atßa.m. _i! For Walwera. MahnrangL Matokan*. Man- Bawal, etc., per Rose Casey, at 10 a.m. For Waltaia, So., por Oreti, at 11 a.m. For Hoklanga, eto., por Rowona, at »■•"•. ForTanrangß, Glsborno, Napier, and Southern Ports, per Tnlaroa, at 6 p.m. For (friondly Islands and Samoa, por Fotu ao, at fi p.n?. For Thames, per Rotomaiiaiia, at 6 p>m. Monday. 30th Instant. For Waltara, &c, per Arßjle, at 8 a.m. For' WhiUanga and Upper Mill per DonglaF, at 3 p.m. WBDNESDA7. 2nd May. For Robboll, Kawabawo, Lovukn, and Suva, per Buva, at i p.m. Thurbday, 3rd May. For London direct (por s a. Fonatauton, from Port Uhalmurn), per Hotomahana, at 11 a.m. Xblß mail will arrive in London abont 3rd July next. For Australian Colonies and United Klnftdomt' via Suer. ana BrlDdlsi, (or letters, eto., Bpoolally bo propatd and addrosaod, por City of Sidney, Immediately aft* her arrival from Honolulu. For Taranakl and Southern ports, cor Wanaka. Immediately after arrival o£ 5.3. City ot (Sydney. Si H. msa, Chlof Fostmaeter. Chief J*o«»-o<llon. Anoklnnd.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

APitit, SJ7, 1833. Abbott's Opera Houso—Miss Jennie Loo and Mclbuurno Company, "Jo," a drama adapted from " Bloalt House, 8 p.m.

St. i-'opnlohre's Orphan Homo—Annual Meet ing. 7.90 p.m.

; wnttomnie Hotel— Annual Meeting of the Auckland Football Gluts 8 p.m.

Albert Hotel-Auokland Couttioa Olub. 7.30 p.m.

Protestant Hall, Newton-KmiUfU'eu Lod«a, Ii 0.1 i., 7.30 p.m.

Onohnnga Land. Building, and Investment Society's Annual Meotlng, 7.30 p.m. Alexandra-street Sohool-room — Tonlo Sol-fa Asioolaiion, 7.30 p.m.

marriage.

FLYNN-COOPER.-On April 11, 1883, at St. Patrlbk's Cathedral, by tho Rev. Father Leno han, Patrick Flynn to Kllon Coopor, both of tho County Korry, Ireland.

Deaths.

HUGHKS.-On tho 2Gth Instant, at his rosidoneo, Ponsonby, William Samuel Hughes; aged 18 years. Tho funeral will loavo his late rosidonco, Roynolds-streot, Ponsonby, at 3 p.m. on Satur day. Frionds are invited to attend.

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

For the causa that lacks asslstanco For the wrong that needs resistance, For tho future in the distance, And the Rood that we can do.

FRIDAY, APRIL 27, 1883.

IK a previous article on tho Government Insurance Department, baaed upon state ments published on the authoiity of a correspondent of the " Wauguuui Herald," it was shown that the whole depart ment is practically let on commission to Mr George Ihorno, junior, who is allowed 20s per cent on all new business obtained in the colony, but only hands over to tho Agents who obtain the business 15s per cent, thereby pocketing 5u per ccut ou every Life lnsurauce Policy effected in the Government office. Tho correspondent of tho " Wangunui Herald " estimated iho iignreKate sum of these 5s at j£JOOO a year, imt we pointed out that thutsum was reckoned upon Insurances taken in the South Island, aud as Mr Thorao is now cjuperintoudeut of Agents for the whole colony, his.income must be over £3000, obtaiued by a species of blackmailing exercised over the Ti a vei ling A goats' commission to the extent of ouu lourth of their entire earnings, aud ab sorbing the wholo of the commission which should go to the Chief Agents for business obtaiued by them.

In the same article we published a list cf tho salaries drawn by the officials of this department, showing that the first four leading officials aro receiving in all a sum of £5550, while a stall' of 30 persons, iuclud ing the Chief Agontu (upon whom fall Uio arduous work of keeping together tho wholo renewal business ot the department), te ceive £4GOO for their sorvices.

Now, as the Auckland mcinbera of the Homo of Kopresentativea will shortly bo leaving for Wellington to enter upon their duties at the approaching session of Parlia ment, wo again bring this matter under their notice, aud in view of tho statements made in tho public Press all over the colony, tha policyholders and the public will not bo satisfied until Parliament has apoointed a Koyal Commission to enquire iuto tho working of tho whole department. Tho colony is now actually liable to the tuno of some six million-) of money—the amount of insurances in force at tbc pre sent time, and for which tho consolidated revenuo of tho colony is pledged. The public, or rather the taxpayers, have therotore a right to demand that tho business sball be well and economically managed, aod to see that the main object of the institution shall notbc tho production of extravagant commia sions for certain favourite officials—a s) stun which otters dangeious temptations for the acceptance of improper risks. Some let-sons oa this question of management may, we think, bo learned from a comparison with private Life Insurances Offices carrying-on business in Australia, America, &&, aud notably tho Australian Mutual Provident Society, which, with a premium income of over half a million sterliug, at amis fore moat among successfully managed institu tions, and has received ihe most favour able criticisms from louliug authorities all over the world. Iv this institution, hav ing its head olVice iv Sydney, the entire management is placed in the hands of the Actuary (Mr M. A. black) and tho Kosident Secretary (Mr .Ralston), who have a com petent staff of officials working under them, while tho large districts aro left in the hands of Chief Agents, who are paid partly by results, and therefore have an interest in the increase of their busiuess in tha respective districts In Now Zealand the management of this largo society is under Mr JE. W. Lowo (resident secretary), who carries on the entire working of the society under the super vision of a board of directors. As in New South Wales, the provinces are handed over to Chief Agents, and as far as wo know tho busin«3 is carried ou satis factorily, Another well known Victorian Institu tion, tho "National Mutual" Liic Insur anco Office, is under the management of on« person, Mr J. M. Tcmpleton, who is both actuary and secrotary. Hitherto the company has been very successful. The Australian Widows' Fund Life Insurance Society is mauaged by a secretary who is responsible to a board of directors.

The Mutual Life Association of Austra lian, also tbe South Australian Mutual life Assurance Socioty, are placed under the control of one qualified gentleman who is responsible to a board. In the face therefore of these facts, we ask what necessity is tbftre for a Com missioner, Secretary, Actuary, and Superin tendent of Agents, unless it be that the department is run solely for the benefit of tho-o four gentlemen, Tho department was established in 1870, and, notwithstanding the existence of the oilice of Comnifcsionor and the othor officer recently created, we believe tho real burden and retponsibility of condncting the busi ness of the institution, has fallen on the present Actuary.Mr, Godfrey Knight. In deed, those who know the inner working of the department assert that the present atato of tho business is entirely owing to tho zeal displayed by that gentleman. Mr Knight has mode two in dependent valuations ot the business wnisb, have been verified by the best London actuaries. - He was the promoter of the scheme of life insurance in this colony. The Industrial Branch was first started in conjunction with tho ordinary branch business in 1876, but was given up by the Government of which Sir Julias Vcigel was placed again under the management of tho actuary, and so successful was tbe business that during the first four months from the time of resuming, nearly 4000 policies wero issued, and the average after that time was 300 a week. Notwithstanding this fact, for some extraordinary reasoD, the Industrial Branch is now taken out of Mr Knight's bands and relegated to Mr Thome. Sinco this change of man agement, vre believe all the country Agencies of this Branch have been closed, although Parliament expressly desired that the business should extend over the entire Colony, Possibly they wero less fruitful of commissions to tho en terprising Superintendent of Agents. Tho whole condition of the Department appears to be so thoroughly unsatisfactory, that the agitation among members of Parliament for its total abolition, will gum new fuel from the disclosures which a lioyal Commission honestly conducted, is certain to bring out.

To-morrow's Star Supplement will be a largo and interesting number, containing two complete novelettes, entitled "A Pas sing Cloud," and " A Lunatic's Journey to the Mood," "A Lady's Letter from Lon don," "The Signalman's Story," "In somnia," "Thieves Slang," "Hum and Royalty," "Sporting Notes from Home," "Music iv Church-The Bad Boy's Experi ment,'; "Dr, Dichordson on Women's Dress," "An Aucklander in Loadon," "The Advoatures of a Japunese Vase," Selected Poetry, Choice Extracts, Odds and .Ends, Ladies' Column, and a variety of other matter. Three seamen belonging to the German warship Hyamo took advantage of the absence of a number of the officers at the Citizens' Ball last evening to bolt from the yessel. They tpok the boat of a bumboatman named Stroog, and had been on shore some time before their absence was noticed, as Boon as the discovery of the desertion was made, an officer came ashore and gave in formation to the police. The runaways were captured at nine o'clock in the Army and Navy Ho,tel.

The final rehcnrsal of Moses in Egypt by the Choral Society will take place on Mon day evening next, aud tho concert the fol lowing evening.

Mr Allan McLean, of Napier, has pur chased from the New Zealand Pedigree Stock Company a seven-months-old brown filly by Musket from Mersey. The price was 135 guineas. The youngster was shipped for his new home yesterday.

A treat to the children attending St. Mary's Sunday-school, Pamell, took place last evening. After n bounteous tea, the Kov, Mr Walpole, incumbent j>t the Church, presented sundry prizes to success ful scholars ; and, afterwards, Mr Dennes exhibited a series of limo light views, illus trating the tour of the Priuco of Wales through India,''to the intonso delight oE tha little ones.

Constable Strathern arrested a man Darned Edward Averillo this afternoon, on a charge of stealing a silver watch and gold chain, the property of Elizabeth Campbell. Thi case will be heard in the morning.

The Beresford-street concert, held last evening in the school-room, in aid of the Home Mission Fund, was well-attended. Captain Daldy occupied the chuir, and opened the proceedings with a short ad dress.' Miss Edmonds performed a piano forte solo. Mr Murray sang "To the West" (encore), Mr Moginie gave a reading, "Our Debating Club" (humourou*). The gem of the oven ing was "Very Improper," by Mr and Miss Peace. Mr Clark recited " The Demon Ship," in a very creditable manner, Mr Macdonald gave "Tbo Life Boat." Tho concert was very entertaining, and closed with the Doxology. ; .

Tho West End Oriokct Club will con clude its aeaaon to-mouow with th(? novel and amnsing contest known ns a broom stick match, Tho opposing teams me chosen from the first ana second elevens, tho members of tho former being compelled to use broomsticks, while the latter have the advantage of bats. Tho nccond eleven will bo represented by S. Baker, W, Maker, Berry, Pone, Courtayne, Doughty, Lewis, Owen, Sim, Vorney, Waters.

That Borvautgalisiu is rampant, the fol lowing colloquy whioh took place this' morning botwcon a leading citizen and his " hired lady " will show :—Leading Citizen ; " You did not sweep this room to-day,'' Hired Lady: ''Yes, I did." Loading Citizen : " Look at the crumbs on the lloor !" Hired Lndy: " Well, I uever put 'em there. Hulf-iin-hour later the hired lady was interviewing the registry oilieo lady about a new field for the display of her talents. The residents ia the usually quiet little village of Kihikihi ara all agog in anticipa tion of the opening of the Land Court thore. Land speculation is lampaut, and £3 aud £10 per foot is paid for choice buildiug lots in the township. Quite recently the Messrs Tole refused £8 per ucre for their unim proved farm near the township.

Tho hearing of several defended debt cases occupied tbc time of the llesident MagUtrate until late yesterday afternoon. Judgment was given for the plaintiff in tho case of Power v. Gamier, in which the bal ance of an undertaker's bill, amounting to £4 10s, was claimed.—Burgoss v Bullen was a claim of £1 Is, rent, and also an ac tion to rocover possession of a cottage. Mr Thorie appeared for plain till, and Mr Keetley for defendant. Judgment was given for 10s 6d, and possession ordered within a fortnight.—Vealo v. Levy, for tho recovery of £5 on promissory note, was ad journed. —Several lugul objections wcro raised in the case nf Clevurlcy v. Me- Kenzie, aud His Honor decided to take time to consider them.

Tho Blue Kibbon Army will hold its first suburban meeting to-morrow evening in the

Newton Hall, speakers, Kcv.W.C. Oliver and Messrs Parker and Bramo.

The tw« pti-onors charged with man slaughter in connection with the rccout dcavh of tho boy Wain, at Dunedia, have

been committed for trial. Tho examination of thfl medical witnosj-es iv the ca«o vra« concludod at Duoedin yesterday afternoon, nnd their ovidonco clearly established that treatment such as tho uufortunato boy had beeu subjected to by his parenta would bo very likoly to produce tubercular disease in ouo not preriispo-ed to it, and would certaiuly aggravate and make more daußer oua that disea«e,where it previously existed. Prisoners reserved their defence.

All persona who have not paid the Parnell Borough General Kate by 5 p.m. on Monday next will bo disqualified from voting at Municipal aud Licensing Committee Elec tions lor the ensuing your, Tho Buruesa Koll Revision Sitting will be held oa 30th inst., nt 7.30 p.m. It is probable that tbc football season will be inaugurated by the senior clubs on Saturday of next week, or the week follow-

ing, with a match between representatives of New Zoiilaud and the World. The junior clubs will open their season to morrow, at 3 p.m., whoa a coutcst will take place in the hollow between tho West and fast Knd.». Tho teams are us follow :— Went End : Mills, llobwrt, Smith, Sexton, Mouldcn, Osbourne, Tucker, Stewart, Pritcuard, Goodaerc, Danki, Dewar (2), Oulpan, Hidings, MeKinlay, Annott, and Salt. East: Miller, Goodman, Hard wick (2), Kgles, Cowan, Lopino, Brown, Pnlman, Swansou, Tawai, Marshall, Damon, Le Koacbe, Mayuiard, Cos-ion, ' Olson, and Smart. To the Editor : Sir,—May I be allowed respectfully to ask why tho authorities allow that hideous hoarding to stand iv front of the Savings Bank? All tho stone and brickwork externally is finished, and th roof entirely covered in. The trustees of the bank have'no earthly excusa to offer why down it ehould not como iugtautcr. Apart from the sfliioui injury it is to busi ness men in its immediate vicinity, north and south of it, it is highly dangerous to life and limb. Fancy a lot of rowdies rush ing round tho corner from Mason's or Ed son's ends, and coming (nil tilt on a buvy of ladle* aud children vrho cannot be aware of the danger until too late, not baine gifted with tho faculty of "Seeing round the corner," Many a time and oft

this has happened; so pray, Mr Kditor, knock tbis nuisance on tho head,—l am, &c, T. B. HANNAFOHD. P,S.— We aro given too much to tho mania of "hoard- Ing" in Auckland, but "boarding" not of the stamp of that grand old man, Edward

Costley's," whoso hoardings will be remem bered for generations to come with the. liveliest feelings of gratitude.— T.B.H.

" Wanderer," writing from Te Puko, Tanranga, states that he has solved the "fungus problem," viz,, a mode of treat ment by which fungi shall be made palat able, and yet retain all the well-known nutritious properties of this abundant natural product of Now Zealand. The sample scot us amply fulfils the first; re quirement, being most agreeable to the taste, and should prove a popular atticle of consumption' The process appaars to be drying, pressing, nud treating with sugar, but our correspondent promises to write soon explaining the modu^ opcrandi. He adds : " Iv sending you this letter, I con sider tnat it will altoirother nrohihit. n uu.o m grov ana maKe tueir own syrup, their children gathering the fungus, nnd that patent medicines will bosupeiscded by a honafidc brain food and blood purifier. There arc other uses for this child of the woods which I will explain at some future time. Of course sickly people would find the sugar objectionable, but we can make an article suitable for that disposition, still giving the patient the benefit of the afore said nutriment."

"The Groat Pyramid ot Gizeh" is the subject of a lecture announced to be given by the Key. J. J. Westwood in the Odd. fellow*' Hall, Lorne-stroet, on Monday evening first. We find from Southern papers that Mr West wood's lectures havo attracted some attention iv other cities of tho colony, aud wo havo, no doubt, many people intorostcd in tho somewhat abstruse question of the Great Pyramid will attend the meeting here. As an example of the inierratinu manner of presenting the sub ject, we may meution that the locturer js said to deduce figures and dates coinciding with, and apparently prognosticatißg some recent great events, notably the proclama tion of tbo Queen as Empress of India, and tho Berlin Conference, both in 1878; the recent rapid chance in the political condi tion of Egypt, and that latest fearful event, the Jfhoonix Park murder, jt was the opinion of tho ancients that tho world would last si:; thousand years, the number being alsn dcducible from monsurement; and he said this period terminated in ISS2, after which the "thousand years of peace " were supposed to commoncc.

MINING NEWS.

[[BY TKLKQEAPH.-OWN CORRESPONDENT.]

COROMANUEL, this dny,

Success.—Stoping is proceeding, with a slight show of the precious metal in break? iug' down. Home Bulb.—Stoping is being carried on with a satisfactory show of gold through the general stuff. A few pounds of first class stone came to hand this week, making about twenty pounds altogether, '"' '• '

SCINTILLATIONS.

Tongoriro is In violent eruption. Christcburch sends £50 to sufferers by Rhine floods.

A man is known by the company he de« dines to keep. We have a telegram |from Napier that "no more rain is needed," We concur.

"Very like a whale."—That Thames brokers left their stocks to look at the stranded sea monster. The Canterbury Railway Commission left for the West Coast this morning. When a man is at the foot of the hill in I his fortunes, he may stay a long while there ia spite of professional accomplishment.— Georgh Eliot. Mr McLcod of Optiki, haa invented an improved maize-cutting machine, which is to patented.. What is the difference between the Pope s barber and an insane circus-rider ? One is a shaving Roman and the other is a raving showman. The Italian Opera Company that is at present in Melbourne is spoken of as likely to visit Mew Zealand.

A man named Edmunds was thrown from a spring-cart at the Thames yesterday, and instautly killed. Says the " Now Zealand Times ": —" To most people, Mr M. W. Green's recent pauperism prevention scheme showed that ho was a person "evidently of weak intellect"."

Phoebe Vcitch, charged with child murder, is to bo tried at Wanganni on Monday. She will bo defended by Mr Hutchison.

Matuatonga. was before tbo X.M, at Ohinemutu yesterday. No word of the fellow-prisoners of tho "image"—the Statue of the Queen. A new bi-weekly paper, the Opotiki '" Herald " starts next week,

judge Gilliea goes to Taranaki to hold the Circuit Court on Monday. . The Maori jury at Wanganui discharged Its duties mosr efficiently. It is reported that the "Bay of Plenty Times" will again change hands shoitly, at a considerabln advance In price.

The Salvation y*rmy proposo carrying "blood and lire" into Onebunga. There has been lots of fire there of late.

A " new" temperance organisation called the Blue Kibbon Army haa started in Mel bourne. This is news indeed.

Grace Darling in South Australia. Miss Krown, daughter of a light-house keeper at Cape Banks is appointed to the staff, at a salary of £50 a year. Victorfan reception of the Redmond Brothers. The Mayors of Melbourne and Prahran have given orders not to let tho respective Town Halls to the agitators.

MYSTERIOUS TRAGEDY IN OTAGO.

Shooting a Chinaman.

{BY TBLKCtRAPH—PHKSS ASSOCIATION,]

DUNEDIN, Thursday. In connection with the murder of Ah Chin, near Roxburgh, it is considered ths crime can only be attributed to one of three causes : — Robbery, malice, or wanton mis chievonsness. As to robbery, that seems impossible, because on tho deceaeed's per son was found lOozs. Gdwts. of gold, a few shillings, and a silver watch and chain; and the evidence of Mr Mackaj, store keeper at Roxburgh, who was in the habit of purchasing gold from the deceased, was that this was the maximum amount that he was in tlm habit of accumulating before selling every six weeks or so. Besides, it scarcely looks probable that if Wall Kic was the murderer he would select the verj day, when in tho afternoon thereof he was seen by a European in company with decoaied ; and that robbery could havo been the motive of a Kuropoan seems equally improbable, for the decea-ed was kuown to be an old man in iodillerent circumstances. Then, as re gards mulics, it appears the deceased was known as one of the nioit affable and oblig ing jf tho Chinese in the district, and he was everywhere regarded as a nice old man. He was also in good repute with his own countrymen (many of whom wore relatives), it 9 well as with Europeans. Two persons in tho district arc known to havo been actuated by vindictive feeliug* towards him. As re cards the theory ot wantonness, it is im portant to notice that the shot with which the deceased was killed, is that used mainly in the destruction of rabbits In ihe neighbourhood of whero the murder was committed there are a number of youths and other* employed in killing tab bits. It U a well-known fact that many youths aro actuated by a dosire to frighten or annoy the Chincso, and the query sug gests itself, might not a gun havo been dis charged into the cave for the purpose of frightening the deceased, and more mis* chief have been done than was calculated upon ? Wnh Kie says he heard footsteps retreating after the shot was fired, andtoat ou going out shortly afterwards he heard dogs barking on the range, A Chinese living on the other aide of tho Clutha Kivor also states that he heard a shot fired about tho same time a? Wah Kie speaks of; but though the night was moonlight, he did not obscrvo any dugs about. Thorn cm be no doubt that in lindiug out the motive of the offender the police have a tusk of no ordinary difficulty set before them. The deceased lived in a most out of the way place, his cayo being composed of a overhanging rock built up In front with large stones, and tho highest part of it is CJ feet. That which consti tutes the entrance t» tha cave is 5 feet by 2 feet, and tho door itself consists merely of a rice bjp;, jjetectivc Baia is still in the locality following up intently evory possible course that ho can conceive with a view of oliciting some clue to the crime. It is sug gested that the Government should offer a reward in tho matter.

THE SENTENCE ON MASSEY

three Tears Imprisonment,

INVEUCARGILL, this day.

At 11 o'clock last night the jury brought in a verdict of "Guilty" against Massey, and acquitted his wife.

The judge, in passing sentence, eaid there was no palliation for such a shamefu1 breach of trust. More than that, he used his wife as the instrument of crime, and en deavoured to degrade her to the same moral level as himself. Thepunishmont pro* videdio such cases was almost inadequate to the offence, The minimum penalty was three years' servitude, and that Mas *l>" .4%»~«l*»v. \n\, -nppUVmnMr-ui jnr Stoul, tho prisoner was condemned to | pay all costs of the proseoution, and an order was made for the forfeiture of all monies in hia possession when arrested, to go towards payment of costs. Mr Stout said the money on accused consisted of a draft for £200, and some small sums.' Mr Stout intimated that he would onter a nolle prosequie iv the other indictments, Mrs Massey, who refused to leave tho dock while her husband was beinj; sentenced, was then discharged.

OPERA HOUSE.- Jennie Lee as "Jo."

The excellent dramatised version of "Bleak House" was produced at the Opera House again lost evening, and with quite as pronounced success us on the provious occasions. Thers wore many cir cumstances calculated to militate against a large attendance, and notably amongst these were tbo weather and tho citizens' ball to tho Governor at the Choral Hall. The effect, however, was not apparent, the Opera House being crowded in ovary pait. Ihe vivid and realistic pourtrayal of tbo poor lit'le ragged crossing-sweeper by Miss Leo had a most marked effect upon the sensibilities of the audience, and in the death scene many of the spectator! gave way to emotion. Mr J. P. Burnett was very good as the Detective Inspector, and the dialogue with Joe in the several scenes was given in a manner that shewed conclu sively he bad not only parefully studied the part, but that he had a good conception of ,ho author's idea. Cnadband, by Mr Leopold, was remarkably good both ia make-up and in tfye representation of the part, while Uuppy and Sna°sby were both excellent pourtrayals. Horteuse, the French mairt, and Guster, the slavey, were difficult parts capitally piayed. The drama will be repeated to-night.

Shipment of Sewing nlachinos unpack ing at v. 8. Chambers. No canvaaaorß.''

CABLEGRAMS.

The PhŒnix Park Murder.-Trial of Fagan.

RBUTERS TELEGRAMS,

I LONDON, April 26. The tiial of Michael Pagan, the fourth of j tbe prisoners who have been committed for trial for the mutdor of Lord Cavendish and Mr Burke, commenced to-day. Another of the prisoner?, Joseph Hanlon, | has turned informer. [Disastrous Shipping Casualty.— I US Lives Lost. 1 LONDON, April 26. A collision attended with serious loss of life took place in the linglish Channel at midnight on Tuesday between the ship British Commerce, 1417 tons, bound from Londoj to Melbourne, and the ship County Aberdeen, 1865 tons, from Calcutta to London. The British Commerce was cut down below the waterline, and sank almost immediately, only Captain Jones and the boatswain bains; saved. There two managed to clamber on board the County Aberdeen. The numbrjr of lives lost was 25. The County Aberdeen was severely damaged, and was towed into Portsmouth to undergo repairs. The accident is attrib uted to the weather, which was very thick at the time. Both vessels had general cargoes. THE PHILADELPHIA FENIAN CON VENTIOW. NEW YORK. April 25. ' Further sittings of the Irish Convention 1 have taken place at Philadelphia. At the ! meeting to-day, Rogncy, one of the promt . nent delegates, strongly urged the Conven -1 tion to adopt Mr Darnell's programme, which he eulogised warmly,

SUDDEN DEATH OF PRINCE BATTHYANI. LONDON, April 25. At Newmarket to-day, Prince Batthyani, of Vienna, attache to the a ustro-Hungarian Legation to London, died suddenly in the enclosure at the racecourse. N.Z.L. & M.A. MAEKET TELEGRAM. LOJNDON, April 24. Wool: Market unchanged ; up to date 305,000 bales have arrived. Wheat ; Market irregular, has an upward tendency— Adelaide is worth 50a per 4961b5; New Zea land is worth 4Gs Gd per 4961b5. .New Zea land wheat (f.a.q., to arrive, iron ship) is worth (c.i.f.) 4Cs per 4801bp, April bill of lading, and 45a 6d per 480lbs, May bill of ' lading. Tallow: Market firm. Mutton is worth 46? and beef 44s 6d per cwt, Leather: Market is quiet; best tides lid. New Zea land Hemp : Maikec quiet; lino worth £23 pci ton,

THE IRISH CONVENTION AND DYNAMITE.

(SPKCIAL TO PHESS ASSOCIATION.)

(Received April 27th, 10.35 a.m.) LONDON, April 26th,

At the Irish Convention in Philadelphia many delegates refrained from censuring the dynamite policy. AMERICAN REPRESSIVE MEASURES. The American Cabinet is discussing the necessity of taking measures to prevent persons making Inflammatory speeches. ARCHBISHOP CROKB SUMMONED TO ROME.

Archbishop Croke of Cashel, has been summoned to Rome to consult with the Pope in reference to the condition of affairs in Ireland.

LOJNDON, April 26. IKISHMKN WANTED IW CANADA.

The Canadian land companies offer to locate ten thousand Irish families in that country if the English Government agree to lending a million of money.

THE BRITISH PROTECTORATE IS

ASIA MINOR,

Earl Dufferin has been instructed to strongly protest against the Sultan's mis rule in Armenia.

illnhss of thk queex of Madagascar. The Queen of Madagascar is seriously ill, and is not expected to recover. THE VIENNA BAKERS. Tho striku among the Vienna bakers bus been settled.

AUSTRALIAN.

Ihe San Francisco Mail Service, Decision of Jf/ew South Wales.

SYDNEY, April 26,

In the Legislative Assembly this evening tho Postmaster-General's motion for the continuance of the San Francisco mail aurviue came up for consideration, and aftor some discussion was carried on division by 41 votes to 3. A FERBY BOAT BURNT. Tha ferry boat Waldema caught lira to day, and burnt to the water's edge. Ho livea were lost.

POLICE COURT.-This Day.

(Bctoro Messrs Primo and Macdonald, Justices of tho Peace.)

Alleged Fraud. — Charles Palmer, on ro mimil, was charged with obtaining the sum of £3 from Georeu tioram on tho Utli instant by means of a fuTso cheque.—Mr Th-o. Cooper, in dofonoo, said he uclioved there was no evidence to offer.—Sergeant White Baid he intended to go on with thecaao.—George Lorirn, landlordof tbe Shakspearo Hotel, deposed that on tho 11th April prisoner was at his hotel in Wyndhatn-street. lie did not tako tho cheque: found it in iiih it 1; Bubj"qui<nily Drlnmer cal'Q'i. and he gavo him the cash for it; did not sak hlin if tbe on- quo waß good, hid lo doubt about it wh»n ho io >k the cheque; triaonur lud uviiiontly bjen cVinktu((. 'Io Mr Cooper I The yonna man hud bvcu drunk (or asvoral weeks; he believed the moiiny would be refunded. To Sergeant White: Ha signed the information on oath; the money had boon promised. To the Bench : The information was load over to htm. bnt ho did not unaoratsnd it j he signed on tho /par of tuo moment, and had tioou aorry for it ever since — Sergoam White oald this statement could be dtspoved.—Detective Sullivan deposed that Mr Loram laid the information on the 20th lnuc. at tho police office, andjit waa read over to him. and ho bellovod Loram was quite aware of its contents. Mr Loram afterwards said he was sorry, he had done it In a hurry as ho was busy In getting out the Shasespeare.—Win, Tlndall, ledger-keeper, Bitik of Australasia, deposed that the oheqne vvrs preseuted by Deieotlve Salilvan, trad marked "no account," Deteotlve Hughes arrested prisoner on the. racecourse. He satd his friends woa'd cquaro it. He admitted tbe ofVoncj.—To Mr Cooper: jS rrested him without tha wairaut: couli' have taken him under ths Vagrant AC—Tho Bench: How did Mr borim know th&t It was a bad oheqne —Mr Lyram (reca'led): He tried Mr Hairlon (prlßonut's brother-in-law). Harrison Fald 'tis not worth a penny. He then gave it to the d&teoiive.—M> Cooper addressed the Court in dufeno.-. 'the lluuoh advlfejd prisoner to be moio careful In fatnre, ana were wuncg to believe that ho had no felonious Intent.—Dismissed, Alleged Perjury. — Daniel Scollon, late lo3sco of the Nottingham Castle Hotol, appeared In answer to a chargo of having committed wil ful and corrupt perjury in his evidence given at t» iiimuißon, urown Proseoutor, appeared for tho prosecution, and Mr Thoo. Cooper for defen dant. Tho cuso was remanded until Monday nt 3 ?n<J,witnosses ordored to appear at 10m —Mr Williamson askod that tlio women Do Bar and Diedrick might be detained in custody as heretofore, or thoy would abuse their liberty by getting drunk and rendering themselves unfit to appear. Defendant was re-commlttcd to bail. Macho Liquid.—Henry Wild wwtostde was ohai Red with being druuk and disorderly with aseautloK Constable Haxell, and damaging his Bhako and hadgo. damage 17a 61, on the tnorn ißK 2 f Kth,°^ th i"5- 4- .frlß'Jner eald he whb drnnk, but h»d no recolleouon of assaulting too oonstable. Oonstabio Maxell deposed to the aesault. and produced nis damaged o»n - Prisonor s»id he hscl a hazy recollction 'ol Beelng a tall form In blue in Qaeen-etreet, but everything was misty.-The Benoh siid the poiico muei be proteoed in tha execmlou lit their duty, and ordered prisoner to pay 63. and the damage, 17a 6a. or U aay»; and tor the assault U daya' lmpriaoumeDt, without iho option or a line. A Lbv^lwb, - Jamos Loatharn was charged with assaulting Willmmtiadd, a fruiterer, and knocking him down with hiß clenched fist -Mr id ward Cooper for complainant, and Mr George in defence.-Counoil having made somo remarks it was agreed that tho hearing of the caso be re manded until Tuesday next Complainant to pay 2bs costa of adjournment. AP.2n B I^'-' 1110 ,oharK Q against Henry Arthur McGulnness for non-supporting bis mother, Maria, wag remanded until Monday Bubdles of A DAY.-Eliza Stevenson was charged with calltng Sarah Phillips a thief at Lucas Creek on tho 15th March last.-Mr Dufaur appeared for complainant, and Mr a Hosketh in defence.—Mr Dufaur explained the small quarrel. The ladies wero neighbours in tho locality of Lucas s Creek. Mrs Steven son kopt the post-office, and had lived thero seventeen years, and her opponent. Mrs Pi'U'PS. had lived n-ar her for flfteeu years. lhoy had been on friendly terms, but Mrs Stevenson went to Mrs Phillips's for a saddle, put asked for it in such an uncivil wav that Mrs Phillips refused to givel it up cpnsoauontly Mrs Stevenson mado use of m° °f},l;H?ivo^ csproasioni "Yoa are a thief."- Mrs Philhps thereupon went to her lawyer and proceedings were taken.-At length, by the paciflo advice of the Benoh, the counsel ana Messrs Stevenson and Phillips, Mrs Phillips re pented the rash step she had taken, and Mrs otevonson consented to live peacably with her good neighbqur in futuro.-The charge was therefore withdrawn, and costs equally aha-ed This was all tho business

The Auckland Kowing Association Re gatta will take place tomorrow afternoon. Urst race to start at 2, 30 p. m. The S 5 Wellington, the flagship will be anchored at the end of Queen Street Whaif.

THE CITIZENS' BALL.

i The Citizens' Ball to his Excellency the Governor and Lady Jervois took place in the Choral Hall last night, and passed off with a measure of success fully equal to I the anticipations of the Committee, It was a brilliant success. The attendance, in spite of wintry weather, was exceed ingly large; the toilettes of the ladies were choice, striking, and rechercJii, the arrangements were exceptionally smooth aud clastic, and the comfort and enjoy ment of the company were assured from the outset. With the experience derived from past service in the same festive arena, the members of Committee had foreseen and provided for every reasonable requirement likely to contribute to the convenience of thevisitors; and the duties incidental to the proper supervision and control of the whole affair were so apportioned, that no one was saddled with too much responsibility and all were stimulated to do their best. His Excellency the Uovernor and Her Ladyship appeared highly pleased with the ball, and both of them took the opportunity to give expression to their gratification. The pro mise of yesterday that it would prove to be one of the most successful assemblages of the kind held here for very many years past was fully borne out. Since Auckland ceased to be be the political centre of New Zea land and the seat of Vice-regal authority' fashionable reunions have declined both in number and in lustre, but the scene last night at the height of the ball recalled the best glories of the past. The Decorations.

In our last issue a very fair general de cription of the decorations was given, but at tho time the reporter made his inspection the preparations were still being carried on, and the finishing touches had to be givanto the work, It was not until the blaze ot the gaslight irradiated the scene and threw into buld relief the varied charms of flowers, foliage, and gay bunting that an adequate idea could,bc gained of the effect. At that time, and under those circum stances, the appearance of the ball-room wiis tasteful and animated to a degree. The upper poition of the hall, embracing the most distant tiers of the stage, was completely hidden from Bight by a string ot aational flags depending low from the ceiling, and along the remaining tiers,as far down as the orchestral enclosure.shnibs and foliage plauts of rare beauty, and ia great vatiety, were closely ranged, the centre point of the enfoliated semi-circle being occupied by a magnificent standing mirror, surmounted by a large representation of the Royal Arms, constructed of wood, Imme diately beneath this—at the foot of the tiers of seats, is the level space usually occupied by the orchestra, and this was handsomely carpetted and fnrnished in draw ing-ioom style for the accommodation of the distinguished guests of the evening. From this elevated station a commanding view was obtained of the charms of the ball-room. Strings of foliage prettily interspersed with floral oflerlngs ex tended along ihe walls in regular lines, the shields which bang there at short intervals from each other were profusely bordered in the same way, the doorways were lavishly wreathed in greenery, and. the two central aide doors were surmounted by the City Council and Harbour Board arms respectively. In order to enhance the effect, large standing mirrors flanked both sides of each of these two doors, and also the main entrance. The gallery, containing the band, was com pletely hidden by a line of bunting, and two or three other lines spanned the hall over the heads of the dancers, while masses ot foliage and exotic ■ flowers were bub ponded from the gaseliers, Outside, the vestibule was enclosed with sail cloth, and was used as a promenade. The northern anteroom was divided into three! separate compartments of unequal area, the most easterly one being fitted up and eet apart for the use of Lady Jervois, the adjacent one being allotted for card parties, and the remaining and largest one beiug utilised as a refreshment room, A separate room at the back of the hall wos given up to the hulic, and was in charge ot a female attendant. The southern ante room served as the supper-room, and i the ornamentation of this part of the building was thoroughly in keeping with the rest of the decorations. The walls were lined with the flags of various nationalities, and each end of the table was closed in with a framework containing a. central arch and four smaller side ones embowered in ferns aud rare flowers. Upon the decorative setting of the table, the caterer had ex pended the utmost pains, and the effect was marked. Ornamental icea cakes, crowned with miniature flags, were dispersed over its surface, centre pieces of fruit and flowers relieving the monotony with pot plants, while each guest was con fronted by a specimen glass of fragrant flowers. The menu was liberal, varied, and sumptuous, and the wines and liqueurs were of the best brands. Mr Castles supervised the arrangements for the caterer (Mr Canning). Officers and Stewards. We append a full list of the officers and stewards under whose auspices and with wlioso united assistance the ball was car ried out :—

President: His Worship the Mayor. Vice-Presidents: Sir Geo. Maurice O'Korke, His Honor Mr. Justice Gillies, and J. Logan Campbell, 1 Esq., M.D. Masters of Coremonios: Graves Aickijt, Esq.. J. Coate3, Esq., Norman F. Giblin, Ksq., T. T. Masefield, Esq. Stewards: Andorson, H. E., Esq. Knight. F. T. Esq. Brett Henry, Esq. W. Lodder, Esq. Brighara, J. M.. Esq. McCulloufeh, W. Esq. Burton, Wm., Esq. McMillan. C. C, Esq. Campbell, H., Esq. Marshall, John, Esq. Clark, M. A., Esq. Nathan, L. D., Esq. Darby, P., Esq. Nathan. Alfred, Esq. Devore, A.. EBq. Reid, John. Esq. Evana, D. E., Esq. Rees, W. J., Esq. Greenwood, R. C, Esq. Ross, John, Esq. Hames, C. 11., M.D. Stewart, Jaa., Esq. i Harris, C. A., Eaq. Shera, J. M., Esq. Hanmor, E. W., Esq. Stevenson, R. H., Esq. Hay, John, Esq. Tonks, D. 8., Esq. • Horton, A. G., Esq. Taylor, A. Kerr.Esql Henderson, H. W,, Esq. Waddel, W. R,, Esq. Ireland, F., Esq.

Hall Committee: Messra Marshall, Lodder, "Waddol, A. Nathan, Campbell, Anderson, Bvanß (Secretary), and A. Dovore (Treasurer). •vWine Committee: The Mayor, Msssrs Darby, Shera, Taylor, Stevenson, Waddel, A. DeTore (Treasurer), and Evans (Secretary). Programme Committee: Messrs Aickln, M. A. Clark, Brett, Stevenson, Hanmer, A. Nathan, and the Secretary, Mr Evans. Ihe Balti The opening of the ball was fixed for half-past eight o'clock,' bilk the visitors began to arrive nearly balf-ah-hour before that time, and, thanks to the careful pro vision made by Messrs Crowther and Quick, there was no confusion about the doors, Each cub, as it drove np to the side door, and wts relieved of its freight, moved on to the adjoining paddock and regained the street by the lower gateway, so that this portion of tbe arrangements worked without the slightest hitch. As the visitors arrived, they quickly divested Jhemselyfisnf wraDs where they' awaited" the advent" of tho Vice-Regal party, the assemblage being gradually marshalled into two lines leaving a broad avenue down the centre At nine o'clock precisely, the approach ot toe expected guests was heralded by the strains of the national Anthem from the band, and a moment later the procession emerged from the main entrance. His Ex celleucy attired in the splendid uniform of a Lieuteuant-General (scarlet coat with crossed shoulder sashes, black trousers with a broad stripe of sold lace down the sides, and plumed hat) leading the way with Lady Jervois on his right hand, and Hia Worship the Mayor acting zs escort. Then followed Captain Dale, ot H.M.B. Diamond, and Miss Jer. vow, Major Eccles, a,D.C., Mr Penne father, Private Secretary, Mr Salt, and nin°tTn Of UMs> Di»m°nd and £;» m, £ vaene in fwU undress uni form, The distinguished guests at once proceeded to the place set apart for them, and after a brief interval, which afforded opportunity for arranging the dancers m two double lines for a set of Pari Sl an quadrilles, His Excellency and Miss Jervois descended to the ball-room and opened the ball. His Excelleacy led off with Mrs Gillies, having the Mayor and Miss Jervois as via. ivis, while Mr Justice Gillies and Miss Wlutaker and Major Eccles (A.D.C.) and i Miss Gillies were also vis-a-vis. The dance ' wgramme was as follows :—

Quadrille, 11 Guiramonta; Waltz, Gloira flo D]jon;Polka,Bonneßouchoj Lancers Piratoso? Ponzanco; Waltz. Venetia; Polka, Htoßodiome ,Lancere. Evening' Echoes; Mazurkl Fail°v' Bella; Galop Weber Stock 8c Stein; Waltz Oil

At midnight an adjournment was made to the supper.room, the leading members of the comoany pairing off as before, except that the Premier (Hon. F. Whitaker) thw time was Lady; Jervoi ß 's escort. In accord ance with previous arrangement it was not deemed necessary or expedient to introduce

any toasts, and thT*W Ha™"^ fore, did not j a .t long Suh^'S^S. had to be served I 8" to™s lWe& dancing, however, Wag n .° f !*}***. Th ™ consequence. Shortly a ate£ te g^PtedS J. f. Burnett (Jenniea c " * A and Mrs pearance in the hall, Jft** splendour of her dress and w, 7' by the actress at once becamlthe cvn^ 16 •■ Z eyes. Along with her lffi?*"*!? introduced to his BxcelLi d *a some time conversing "t tb % *h° *Pc? about this period thtf tffbafc »» height. After the supper L a dU M « it, tired to her room. wSut SS^ 81* «fc past 1 the Vice-Eegal Juei U » t q«C departure From 2MX -J? ,** persiou of the visitors to theirX Ual <<'«■ menced, but it was long before th»> **• perceptible diminutioa of V* a4 ball-room. The dancing w»s kl? "■ He unflagging spirit until a.Hia'JJjUtt to Thejonowing i9acnmpletß ' lisU{^ Mr B. F. AndorsoD, Mrs And.*, ( Anderson, Miss Aitken, ffi""^H^ fei~e: iCaptaiaAuid.Cs Miss Brookfield, Miss Ida Bm^e ,i and Mrs J. M. Brigham ST^Mt BayntuD, Mrs Bayntun.Mr fl .{*?*• Brett, Mr Buckland, Mrs Bnciff 11" Buckland, aaSulf. Backland ff* Miss ivey Buralem, Mr ILn '"'"i, Mr and Mrs X, Bennett M« offtill 5 BartiD, Haruld Bruce w' B W«* Bishop, J. Hedley Brows' i ¥«". Bartrand, John Beveridgp m, . /X Burnett, Mr Kobert Blair M! «» Hon. H. Chamberlain. MMoWiiii;i Miss Chamberlain, Mto jS^"11". lain, Mr D. B. Crnickshank mJ^""J* .hank, MrJan.es Goates, Mr', nf J t C '«il*' Coates, Miss Cheeseman Mr ThiT*!! "■" Mrs Cotter, Mr E. CollasT Mn^> Mr L. Coupland, Mrs CouplaS^. : Chmg, MrsChiDgj MesJSSS Clark, M. A. Clark, Jno. CoJeP p? >M< A. J. Carr, and Carrick. ' Cintt<l!l. Mr P. Uarby, MistDarhv w«,n C,pt JDaveney.Mrs Davene?iKr et- Mr James Dacte, Mrs Da^Dr f'^' Dawson, Mrs Dawson, Mr Dem™' v' Devore, Mrs Dalton, Mm D dS' & Dyer, Miss Dickao n ; Mr W H ty? 1!."1" Miss Errington, Miss MuitUlr!! 1111* Miss Ellis, Dr. Lawfojd esl S^ Bvan,, Mr D. F. Eva M , }ijgffjs A. Edmtston. ""'.wj n, Miss Firth, Miss Fenton. vi, Fenton, Miss M. Fairbure, MrM w i^ Miss Gilfillan, Miss Gould1 Mr^_ Giblio, Mrs Giblin, Miss G^L ? !J Gialias, Dr GoldsbroV Mr* ffli,!* Goldsbro1, Mr. JaaiiceGillies, UhS Mhs GiUie,, Mr K. c. Gnehwffi lireenwosd, Mrs Goodhuo, MiuSfT 1 tain Greenstreet, Messrs G. Wl GriffinT W. Grace, and A. K. GreenwaJ '& ■ Mr J. Hay, Mrs Bay, Mus B ffiS^ S Mr Hales, Mrs Hales, Mr and M™*S ! Mrs L. D: Halstead, MisaM.fl£X C. fl. Haines and Mm H. S'ff Honeyman, Mrs Honeyman. Miss HonJ M» Hetley, Mr W^ J. iuttt'aTOi Miss Eaina, Miss Hull, Dr Hooper S dooper, Miss Hooper, Mira HarievT, Arthur Heather and Mrs Heather kZ ' M. Hogg, and J. Harrington.. , ' „ Mr and Mrs Barton Irdaiii'Mrg ! D'Arcy Irvine, Mrs Irvine, Miia T,'^ Mr T. H. lvey, Mrs 'I -ey. " Miss James, Mr J, S. Jaktm,-jfa Jakins. • :-::.> " '

T Mt F. Knight, Mrs KiogW, iTra B t Kilgour, Messrs John KirkWd, Kin, J. H, Keep, D. Kempt, and MiasttKellv Mr G. Lawrence, Mrs X D.'Uweni' Mrs T. Lawford, Miss Lawford, Ifii Longson, Mr A. V. Lodder, Mn ff Lodder, and Miss Lodder, Mr G, T. Lem>' Mr C. C. McMillan, Mrs MeMiflu Mr H. a. H, Monro, Mrs Monra Mia' ivionro, Mr Mowbray, MrW, E. MoiW Miss Mowbray, Mr Thonm T. MiteM Mm Masefield, Mr T. Morrin, Mrs Mori' Mr and Mrs McLanghlin, Captain MiW Mr McArthur. '

Miss Niccol, Miss F, Nicholson, Mr L D. Nathan, Mrs Nathan, Mi AM Nathan, Mr and Mrs A, H, NaiaiMi U. B. Nolan. 7? Mr W. O'SullivaD. Mr and Mrs Peacock, Miss F. F. Hu. ley, Mr C. Pollen, Mr and Mrs Paga. MrW. L. Rees, Mrs Rtes, Miss Eea Mr W. J. Kees. and Mrs Bees, Mesas i, P. hidings, W. A. Ridings, G. Riding!, Mrs RidiDgs, Miss Ridings, Miss Hoy, Mi W. Rattray, Mrs Rattray, Mhs Boston Dr. Jsichardson, Mesais W. W. KoWmou Jno. Kcid, Chas, Hanson, S. Rose, Colood Eookes. ~ Dr. Schwarzbach, Mr J.. Sindur, Miss Sinclair, Captain Sheppard, Mrs Shsppard, Miss Sheppard, Mr tt. H. Stevemoiisd Mra Stevenson, Mr B. D. SteVeutt^ Mr and Mrs Sherbrooke Haason, Meun Geo. Shirley, H. N. Smith. A. E Seven, Wm. Shera, Anhur B. Stone, J. U, fflm, ; F. C. Sharland, J. M. HpeeJ. Captain W. E, Thomas, Mies TioM, J Mr W. A. Thomson, Mrs Thomson, Ba ! Tbomson, Dr. Tennant, Mrs TeMai^Mij Tennant, Mrs B. Tonks, Mies Toab, 1 a. K. Taylor and Mrs Taylor, Wt, l, ■ Taylor, Mias Taylor, Misa Lama Isjld, and Miss Innes Taylor, Jlon. E, Rloro 1 hend and Mrs Townahend, Mr, W, Tilt Mrs J. E.~ Upton. Mr Voa der Heyde and Mrs ttto | Heyde, Mr G, Yon der Heyde. Hon. F. Whitaker and the -Em I Wbitaker |2), Mr T. C. Mb 1 James Williamson, Miss Williamson/Sir and Mrs Windsor, Mr W. B. Wjdddiii ! Mrs Waddel, Mr W. R. Walker, KtE Walker, Miss May Walker, Wa-.tol Walker, Mr Allan Waterkouee, Mra Wits- I honae, Mr Reader Wood, Mr Ttom i Wood, Miss Wood, Mr L T. Wiiliui!, Mrs G. Williams, Misses' Williams (2), Mr , Robert Woodhonse, Mrs Wobdhptw, ; Major Withers, Mrs WMie»,*MeMisß, ] Weetmah, W. P. WaM,'W r»o%> 8811 : W. Wintonporter.andljfr4.E.Whit&ker,

Ladies' Costumes. The costumes worn by'the fodieJ ( ffi» altogether of an elegant, tasteful and»t» tive character. The latest style* m> generally adopted, and included mmyn' tirely new and artistically -design*d loiWtt Silks and satins were principal y ww^ the trimmirgs being chiefly c law •» flowers. The majority of the draw, m> ever, were devoid of any special mmb«ii* tioa, and in most instances were t«WW of one or two fabrics, silk and : .satin« often interwoven. Many fO'BM^P looked much prettier than others whtdi«« more gaudily bedecked. A:fi»*W! were worn with low necks »wl «m eleeves, but they, were in.the .minori' As a whole, the costumes were: •ornHww short,butnot soasto prove ony.thiti&teW* able in that rerpect. The simpleit v>w of arranging tha hair were notictsble,■:•«• there were no exceptions wortby of <p» remark, almost all the styles ad<sW?« 4 __'v » w ,»p.i*itt—tWcostobh iron by Lady Jervois and Mis9 ; Jeivoi» 4 «« among the best, and were esrjecillllj noticeable for their appropriate des'faw fine material. Miss Jennie Isaws*'' generally acknowledged as the" belle « the evening. The costume war* charming one, the design being-PJJNJ and tasteful, without any tendency to Ws gaudy. M»oy other admirable. te*l came under notice, trat oar ap'tefl^iwll™ permit of any lengthened remarks. w» it to say that a batter display oi tMji?»' makers' art has eeldoia been seea in 4«f land. Wa append a brief description d («» costume so far as it was possible toontw snch. If any are omitted we ehall be»PE7 to publish them to-morrow :—

Mrs Anderson—Black velvet. . Miss Anderson—Pale blue, BunsTiun* Miss Alexander-Cream sillf, Wltn O-' dinal overskirt and gold lace, ~ j Miss Aitken-Black eilk, with indesetn trimming. Mra Ansenne-Black brocade. \ Miss Ansenne—Kose pink nvs. .^. Miss Armitage-Cream satin hot dinal. Mrs Bayntun—Blue satin. . - y Mrs Brett-Black satin, richly tilB0B«a with black Spanish lace. ■ „ Mrs Brigham-Whlte satin, Maltese «« and white flowers. Mrs JB. Bennett—Cream satin.

Mrs Buckland—Black satin. ; -.* Mrs J. P. Burnett (Jennie ImHJJJ white satin costume with brocaded «w spangled satin front, with wreaths ot rosw. and Maltesa lace bertha; the dreas B»0» licently embroidered with crystal m*™.^ t Mrs Boardman-Black silk «n«» «« santkcrr'inis. Mr? satin. ;■ Miss Bruce-Green silk. Miss Backland - Mack silk. . 'U Miss Ida Brookfield-Wnite «a(w w white lace trimmings. •'■ . ♦ mil Mrs Chamberlain-Cardinal vejret .»• satin. Mrs Goates—Black silk, , J,,; Miss Corbett-Cream and lace trimming iMrs L. Coupland-Cream bWc»W^ and satin, wine coloured chry«anthemaii«i pale blue embroidered sash. •

MM^Bipj^pesaggSjfflqiyfl^ 'VIJLiIIU A. IXLL>'IL JL. -UIX XLIJLJ Ml •



apeolttl AQvertiaementß TN THE INSOLVENT ESTATE OP , A, LIN ABU RY AND CO. J, Colgbave and a>o! Being the Suooosaful Tondoiors In tho abovo BBtato. beg to unnounoo to tho Inhabitants ol Aubkiand and Kb vlolnlty that a SALE ;,... ; » : ALK ' " OF THB BAMK WILL BK BBLD ON TBE PBEMISEB LATELY OCCUPIED B¥ A. LINABUKY AND CO., QUHEN-SIRKET, mO-MOKKOW, p^i AND WILL CONTINUE UNTIL THE ENTIRE STOCK 13 OLBARSD OUT, REUAuDjuESB OF COST I ?f« CoSCUiAVE AND Co.



rpHORNTON, SMITH AND FIRTH HAVE FOR SAIiB : "Dr-wn" Flour, In sacks, lWe and Ufa Champion " do. do. do. t "Cantab" do. da ■ . do. Sharps Bran Fowl Wheat :; William R. Bkidqman, Shortly having to take Stook; has a LARGE NUMBER OV CHKAP LINKS Worthy of Inspection i— 200 yards Fancy Table Baize, 71d yarfl ; ureat bargain ' ■ 250 yards Felt Carpet (48In), slightly damaged, only 1/8 yard A large stook of Black Caahmeres, from 1/31 extra value * U Wool Wide Black French Merino, 1/10; a bargain 8000 yards Hress Ooods, from iSi ; these are sold less than half-prloo _ Balance of aurnmor I'rinta at ooat price, from /3 per yard; In areat variety 600 yards Whlta Calloo, /2}: good makes at low out rates; Grey Calloo, from /21 A lame lot ot Oocd Grey Calloo. bought very ohoap; to be BCld ohoap 100 pieces Hlaok Braid {36 yards). A) per piece: worth 2/8 Heavy Wnlto Sheeting (T2ln.), /If J yard: 72Jn. Unbleaohed SheeUng. li\ yard A large lot of sue JaoKots.Capei. Dolmaaa. to be sold at half origtnal prloa to clear Lar^e lot of women a Hose from /8 pair Unbleached All Linen Table Damask, from 1/ yd 100 Coloured Qnllw from 2/6: very ohoap A targe lot ot Flannels from /t!J jard New lot of Vloornlntns (361b.) just opened, 1/9 splendid patterns MenV suits from 22s { Mon's Tweed Coats, 7/6, 8/6. 12/0 Men'B Tweed Trousers, 579.8/9.8/8 600 Men'o Cotton Shirts. 1/i, 1/9 2/ Men's Flax Oxford Shirts, 3/6 Men's Strong CdL Mole Trousers. 679,8/9,7/8 200 Men's and Boya' Felt Hats, 1/9 A large lot of Remnants and temalos ot Sum mer Stook marked very low. JUNCTION DRAPERY WAREHOUSE



**/E ARE HOW OPENING UPTHB TATKBT A UTUMN gTYLBB IN TPIMMBD BONNKTS AND HATS UNTKIMMKD BONNKTa AND BATS MANTLE* JACKSTS UIBTBR9, FOUR-INHANDB SASH AND OTHKR RIHBONB HO'IHRY. WOOL GOODS KID GLOVKB. BEST QUAtITY. Also, A Large Variety ot Dress Materials IN ALL THS NKW STYLUS, with UITABLE TRIMMINGS TO MATCH THR DRESSMAKING^ DEPARTMENT Is now under the Management of a First class Costumier from Worth's, ol Paris. *a MILNE & CHOYC.E, QUEBN-STRHKT,



ododdddddddddddddddddddddd aQQQQQQQQQQQQOQQQqOQQgQQgQ &&<EHHHEHEHrHEH^tiE-iEiE-iH&<E-it<6<HHEHEHE-i&'E-i E-iEHE-iE-iEHHE-iEHE-iEHfriEHtiHf.^tHEH&<EHE-iEHHH&<H g . § | 3 X" g i I ws -^ i ?iifi *■ ai ft s i iiiiiiilllli sSi iff-! 5 SI iP H& s nrjnnr-iririfnntJtJWWMqcjSJMW«t?MS?Wa 00000000000000000000000000 ■ Bought a FELT HAT from the New Zealand Tweed Company, and of all the Felt Hats I over felt, I never felt a Folt like that Felt folt. JJEW igEALAND IJIWBED QOMPANY, 172, QUEEN-STREET. Joseph Moses, MANAGER,



w You CAN GBTIT ONLY FROM SILVER BROHOM AND BARRINGS, LOCKhT AND NKOKLBT. Four Artlolea tor XWKNXY BHIL LINGS. Krom F. H. LuWWBON, ■ _ Jeweller, : . ' Qaeen-atreet, oppoaite Union Bank. SOU OAK BEE THEM IN THE WINDOW.



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Important Announcement. MKSiRS 3. COOMBttS & CO. havo again to ' tnako an annoucootuont ot the I'urchaua of a Largo Stook. cornprleli k that ot Meauru J. COB GIUYK & CO., and that having Puroh&Bed the Gooda at aLLor«r Klgure, hu will bo enabled to dispose of them to tho publio at about 1 n 8 IN THK POUND. OK HALF ORIGINAL This etook is well known to bo one of the Largest, Ohoapest, and Beat Selected In or ' around Anokland, and Motors b. Coombea and Co. havo determined to dispose of It la ONK MONTH on tho very favourable terms abovo mentloned. Tho Sale will commence on MONDAY NEXT, APRIL 19TH. In the premises lately oooupled by Mesara J. COSGRAVK & CO., Queen-street. tot Fuller Particulars, see Advertteomont In I another column. S. COOMBKS & O»., Qdkkn-strket,



Important to Ladies. HMTTH ANO CAUQHKY, ImoortoM. 300 and 303, Upper Queen-streot, rosooctfully Imimate to Ladles residing In Nowmsrkut and surround ing dlatiiota that hiving secured lbs sarvioea of • a Flwt-olußß Milliner and Saleswoman, they bavo added tbe Milllnnrr and Underolothlng Departments to tholr Newmarket Urancb Kutabllehnun*. Tbla addition to tholr Stock will include a Complete Assortment o( radios' and Children*! Undorolotblng, Now Hantlrf, Jackets and Ulsters, Flnwora, Feathers, Trim med and Untrimiuod lints, So, Tbelr premltOß having been reoently enlarged, they have alto Inortased their Block o( New Winter Dross Materials and Velveteens. Flannels and Blan kets. Men's and Boys' Clothing, &<•., &o. All Good' miirknd In plain flgurßO. Piloea as at their Quooa-Btroot Cbeitp Drapery Warehouse. < NATIONAL INSURANCE COM PANX Off NKW ZEALAND. CAPITAL __......£2.000.0C0 PAID UP AND RESERVES £131,800 AUCKLAND BRANCH -OS, QUKEN'-BTRKKT. LOCAL IJIUKGTOK- D. a CRUICKBHINK. BBQ. This Paroly I ooal Company aooepts Vita and Marine Wsis of every description at LOWEST CURRENT RATES. • toonrhy Undoobled. Lrsses Llborally and Promptly I'c.ld. WILUAM TAir. Brauoh Manager.



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rV & Of 1 0 O X J5, .1 • ,O • \J 44 AND 46, VICTOKIA-STKBKT, Beg to draw tho attention of Ladlea and Gen tlemen furnishing to their LARGK AND WELL-ASSORTICD STOCK OF "PURNITURB, comprising Drawing ond Dining-room Suites, Iron and Wood Bedsteads, Wardrobes with glass panels, Sideboards, CheiTouiers, Hall Tables and Hatstands. Olßco Tables, Ohlmnoy and Toilet Glasses, Dining Tables, Cane Chairs in groat variety, Tollotware, Drawers, Wash stands, &c, &o. /CARPETS, Including Brussels, Tapestry, Kidderminster, and Felt Carpets, Hearthrugs, Coir and China Mattings, Stair Carpets, Linoloum, Floorcloth, Door Mats, Wool Matß, Bod-rcom Rags, So. T>KDDINQ of all kinds and of the bestqnallty. UgJr, Wool, Flock, Cocoa Fibre, and Flax Mattresses, Spring Mattrossos, Including the Faten, Wire wWe Mattress :Feather Beds, Bolsters, and Pillows: Kapok Bods, Bolsters and Pillow, and Pal liases T. $ H. COOKE, 48, ViCTORIA-STRE [Factory, KlHott-streot.] i