SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

—• V \ 5-d2 HIGH WATER{^ »&, fsONSKT.-Thlil Kvo t- BUNW9K—To-in'- tALS. MOON'S AGK-? jy, \r, from Tawanga Jt jfromKaoEoU lona,s.r'; ■ . jiJRKS. s. itoKeuzlo. for Talrua .da, for Kubs; 1 , jkau, for Russell ,c, Cross, for Tairua

VESSELS EXPECTED.

Feom London.-Warwlok. ship. P. 0.8.0., BOllod Deoembar 11: Aurlga.barque, J.n.C.L, naoomber26: Georgo Bowloy, barquo, R.D.H.C, K0; KangUfeol.ship.V.N.K.V.. January S3;Oirdo.Daiquo. 0.0.GMT.. February 3: Loon Ken. barano, J.8.0.W.. February 7. Loading! Cumbria Kait Lothian, Glanoo, and Glonlora. Fbom NEW Yo«K.-Johan Theodor, barque, Balled Deoembor 19; Dovonport, barqua, Janu ary 10; Bansom, briganilno, January 30; Mon dTcsbSi°i.-«oZylo'od. brig from Laun- Danedln; barque Freetrader, from Uyttelton, Rio, three-masted schooner, from Wellington.

EXPORTS.

Per Kllza Firth, tor Greymguth-SO.QCO btioks and a quantity sundries. Inwaeds Coastwise.-Vlolet.from Thames -with 35 saoks whom, 51 oases fmlt, 61 bags bones. 8 tons flour; South Carolina, from ■ Barrier, with 15 tonsi wood.l. hoad cattle; Kanrl from Port Charles, with 23 logs ; Lizzie, JrSm Mongonut. with 39.000 ft tlmbar; To ara, froS Kennedy Bay. with SO.GCOf t »im6or; Eata, trim Walara. with 31.300 ft timnor. Odtwabdb CoASTWisE.-Zlllah, tor Thames: Violet tor Thames; Totara.for Port Charles; Rata, for Walara. The b.s. Southern Cross from Glsborne \b dco to-t>igh«; Ar&wata, torn Melbourne and Southern ports, on Tuesday about noon; Taisroa, from Olsborno and South, on Friday, ond Omapero, from lanranga ana Soath, on Saturday. Tho German corvette Hyaeno was this morn ing brought alongside of tho Fleotwing, at tho end of Qnoen-strcet Wharf, nnd during the day has bean receiving Newcastle coal from that vessel. About 80 or 90 tons will bo required. The aohooner Threo Cheers uatled for Tairua early tola morning. Sho Is to load Umber taere for Suva. Tho s.s. Southern Cross may be expected to arrive from ulsborno early this evening. The Gannon oor^ette Hytene and brig*ntine Eliza Kirth were Boated out of Hook 10-asy. They were replaced by the b.s. Kotomahana. The brigantlne. Klisia Firth, o'.eared at the Cuntoms this afternoon for Greymouth, ror which port Bhe takes SOOCO bricks and «everal . paokag< s sundry merchandise. '. The brigantlne Oianamsn pioosels hanoeto Tairua to load tlmbar for Leyuka. She entered outwards at the custom? to-day. The 3,8. Wellington arrived from Tanranga at 6 i.ro. Passengers—Messrs Miles, Handsley. Wither, Yonntr. NioooL Mobs. Cameron. Foot, Grnnwell (2J, Masters Cranweii and Mi'es, Mrs Horn, Mr and Mra MoDonald and child. The barano Loch Cm o cleared at tbe Coatorus to-day with a full, cargo, as par Import list, and the following pasrengers: - Messrs T. W. Buchanan, M, C. I\jrgU3EQn, S. B. JTergnaJOD, Mrs aejniQnr. The s.». Glanalg from Russell, Whangaroa and Mongonul, left Rueaell at 3 p.m. yesterday, callad at Whiogararu and arrived at Auckland At 6 a>m. Passengers i Mrs Martin, Mrs and Miaa Reid. Mra Laao, Mi>s Browne, Mrs Tron oh&rd, Messrs Scaly, Shepherd, Irving, Kemp, Bray, Oroker, Moall, Knight, Uolmion, Lar klna, Jaokeon, T. M. Lane, ffev. J. T. Duvls. J. Chrlstn, Cox. Goldit), Wilson, Little, Speak, Donaldson, McUregor, A. Brown, Hooker, Balby, Rev, H, Kdwardß, JJ, O'Connor, Mbbod. Cargo s 500 sacks gum aud a quantity of sundry morohandtsei H.I.G.M.S. Carola la expeoted to Ball for Samoa on Wednesday or Ihussday of nest week. It has not yet been decided whether eho will coal hers.

EXPORTS PER LOCH CREE.

Tho barquo Loch Crco cleared at tho Cus toms to-day for London with tho following cargo, to which wo attach values: Gum, 2107 cases, valued at 16935 Cotton, 70.61S lbs 3536 Grass seed, ICi packages .. .. .. 251 Wool. 103,706 lbs 3503 Tallow, U tons 1152 Flour. 116 tons 10 cwt 1170 Apparel .. ~ „ 152 Shirting 31 Kngs, 5 tons 2cwt ~ 135 Bark, 51 tons 397 Flax, 9 tons .. .. ISO Kauri timbor, 10 loga 19 Sundry packages .. .. 33 Total value .. .. ... .. £25216

KAIPARA SHIPPING.

{BY TKI.KQRAPH.-OWN COKUESrONDENT.) Kaipara llkads, this day. Sailed: Cutty Sark and Look Out. Wind bound: Darcy Pratt, Vi3ion, Reliance, and Sea gall. ' Paei, this day. Loaded: Moa. . < >i. „ Te Kopcru, this day. Loading: Jano Anderson, Camille,Sarah Pilo, Crest of tho Wave. Aratapu, this day. Loading: Aratapu, Syren, Mirie, Virginia, Mary King. .

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

(RtUTKB'S CABLES,) lOWroN1, April i. Arrived at Plymouth to-day: Tub P. and O. Compsny'R steamship Indus, from Melbourne, Februa-y 15. Sydney, April 6. Balled, this afternoon: The i:nlon Company's Bteumahlp Wnkatipu. for Wellington.

COMMERCIAL.

; • • Hvsnino faTAR OfHce, Saturday, Mkssbs OABBwas aud Taylor retort:— * Ponliry: Fowls, 1b 61 to 23 Gi ; young fowls lid to la 2d! docks, Is 31 to 2s M; turkeys, 2s to 63 fld; young pige, 3s to 6) 6d; game fowls, 2s to 6?. Fmlt! Pears, Id to lid, quinces, Id to lid; epple), Id to 31 per lb. Produoe; Haras, 61 to ltd; bacm, 2d to 7d ccr lb; onions, ii to lid: pumpkins. SS'fid per owt: carrote, 39 Gel: potatoes, 2a 6d to Ga: beef, Is to 2d: lard.Sid per lb; honey, id; Walroacheese, 2d to 6}d perlb; oats, 33; bran, 6?; raiizo, 3s to is 6d; barlw. 3a; wheat. 3s to is; sharps, 63; plg meal, Is 61 lOOltw; oholP, 2s (id cor bur. Gro ceries : Tea, J-ohosts Is ßl to 2a; boxes 123 6d to STs; sugar. Sl<l to Hi: rice, 10s per bag; oat -1 meal, 14s; flour, 81 to 12s; candles, 8d; soap. 7s 6d to Ua; i boxes currants, id : korcson?, Is 10d t The oloihing. jewellery, &c, were all cleared at good prices.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

APRit 7. 1833.

Abbott's Opera.House—Uramatlo Company, 8 p.m.

Theatre Royal—National Varlo'y Combina tion, 8 p.m. X.M.0.A.-Dovotlonal, 7*30 p.m. Prenoh Literary Club, 8 p.m. Temporanco Hall—Diamond Lodgo ontortaln ment, 8 p.m.

Births.

BACKHOUSE.-On April sth, at Newton, tho wife of J. P. Backhouse, of a daughter. DAVIDSON.-On tho 29th Maroh. at her rcsi denco. Viotoria-strcet, tho wife of A. J. Davidson, ot a daughter. Sydney papers please copy. McGILLON.-Oh Maroh 31st, 1833, at Georgo- Btreot, Dunedin, tho wife of Michael McUil lon, confectioner, of a daughter. PHILLIPS.-On April 6th, at Shaddock-etrcot, Mount Edon, tho wifo of Mr Thomas Phillips, junr., ot a daughter.

Marriage.

HITCHCOCK-HOOPER.-On Thursday, April sth, 1883, at St. Matthew's Church. Auckland. by tho Boy. Win. Tcbbs, M.A., assisted by the Rev. Or. Kinder, Alfrod J, Hitchcock, Curate in-charge, Northern Walroa, to Mlnnio, oldest daughter of J, 11, Hooptr, Surgeon, of Auck land. LUSH-WHITE.-On Thursday, April 5, at St. Mary's. Parnell, by the Roy. Q. H. S. Walpolo, assisted by the Rev. D. Ruddock, John Mar tin Hawkins, third son of tho lato Venerable Archdeacon Lush, to Caroline Kllon, second daughter of W. Bertram Whito, Esq., of Par nell.

Notices to Correspondents.

A Secularist.—Yonr letter would open np a barren disoaeslon whloh we do not consider worth the Bpaco it wtuld ooonpy in our columns.

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

SATURDAY, APRIL 7, 1883.

For ths causa that lades assistance For tho wrong that needs tesktaoca, For tho future in thn distance, And the cood that wo can da.

Vis think the Hospital Committee and tho public may fairly be congratulated upon tho appointments that have now been made to tbe honorary medical staff. Considerable disappointment was felt in tho outset at the apparent indifference of tho medical profes* sion with regard to the institution, but the postponement has resulted in a selection that will command tho confidence of tho public, and will secure for the patients firat-clasa medical treatment. The selections mado are as follow :—

' Consulting Physicians akd Sub (JEONS—Dm. Goldsbro' and Phikon.

Visitihg Staff—Drs. Haines, Hoopor, Richardson, and Stockwell.

The services of tho staff are cntiroly honorary, and when tho distance of tho hospital from the centre of the city is consi dered, wo think the gentlemen who have volunteered their services deserve the Wg^]Prai?cj£L,%uS6fiPte'l%irtsrl t&TJes charge of the now cases coming into the institution during his weok, and attends them to the end ot their sickness. By this arrangement the whole of the staff will be kept in almost daily attendance at the hospital—a duty involving no little labour, In difficult cases, where a consul tation is desired by any one of the visiting surgeons, the services of Drs. Phihon and Goldsbro', the Consulting Physicians and Surgeons, will always be available. Tho services of these gentlemen, who have been intimately associated with the institution for many years, are thus permanently retained. Urgent cases have the immediate and con* stant services of the resident surgeon. Tho altered system secures for the hospital a wide rancjo of medical experience, and for the profession better surgical practice than is afforded by even the most extensive circle of private patients. The institution itself should also gain in efficiency, by the extended supervision of the medical staff and committee. It is unreasonable, how ever, to expect reforms immediately. The committee have entered upon new and deli cate duties, and will have to feel their way very carefully, in order to avoid making changes that are not im provements. They also experience much annoyance through the dilatoriness of the General Government in roplying to com municationu—letters and telegrams lying for a fortnight at a time without an answer. The commltteo, however, are earnest in their determination to make the institution a credit to the city; and now that they have overcome so satisfactorily the initial difficulty of a skilful medical staff, the i course is comparatively clear

The English Budget.

The Bight Hon, Mr CMldors, in delivering bis Budget speech as Chancellor of tho Exchequer on Thursday night in the Houee of Commons, had an uncommonly pleasant

and easy task if wo are to judge of tho wholo speech by the brlof summary of its leading features which we bavo recoived, He had to report a substantial surplus on the past year's revenue/ of £125,000, and he was enabled, on account of expected great re ductions in the expenditure for the ensuing year, to promise certain re missions ;of taxation. A Chancellor's duty in these circumstances must be a truly plcasuroable one as contrasted with the task set before him when there is a serious deficiency in the estimate^ and ho has to hatch up some plan whereby the necessary revenue may be raised without in any way barrassing the tax-paying public or any section of them. Everybody remembers the storm of opposition that tho Hon. "Bob" Lowe encountered a number of yoars ago, when ho attempted to recruit tho empty Treasury by a tax upon matches. The Budgot announce ments of Mr Guilders have doubtless boen received with widely-dittercnt feolings. Though tho present condition of affairs might be supposed to render very light the task of framing a financial policy, and Mr Childcrs might therefore have been quite well relied upon to do so single handed, yet there are certain strokes of genius or of happy inspiration about the Budget proposals which make it not im probable that the master mind of Mr Glad atone has been exercised upon them. Of thejoatimatcd surplus, it is proposed to de vote £17,000 to tho reduction of tho cost of tolcgrams from a shilling to six pence — this being one of those wise strokes which are almost certain to result in a gain instoad of a loss to tho Exchequer. Then tho interests of the bulk of tbo people are consulted iv tho provision for abolishing tho railway passenger duty on all fares of a penny a milo, while the duty on higher faros will bo charged only at the rate of two per cont, As if this wcro not enough ot popular concession, that heartily-hated imposition, tho lncomo Tax, is to be lightened by the sum of 1 Jd, which will be welcome news to the monoyed and trading classe*. After doing all this there still remain!) a balanco of £24,000 to carry forward to the credit of tho year 1883-84. Dospito all that has been heard about tho dullness of trade and tho decline of British agriculture; des pite a semi-Insurrection iv Ireland, cauting a partial paralysis of commerce and cultivation ; and despite tho ravages of storms, and tho heavy cost of tho war in Egypt, tho condition of tho United King dom, financially considered, is still sound and healthy, her revenues clastic, and her people able to bear nil tho burdens imposed upon them. This is what the Budget speech of Mr Childors discloses as to the state of tho United Kingdom, and all who lovo the prosperity of the dear old laud will rejoice thereat.

German Colonies.

IT is a curious fact that tho Germans who have proved thcmselrcs to bo such admir able colonisers, have never owned a colony. This Is tho more remarkable, when we know that there is no nationality that has shown itself moro capable of transplanting: ita undivldunl members, who have flourished, and are floudshing, in every country of the habitablo globe. Millions of hard-working, thrifty, and, as a rule, pros perous, Germans are to bo found iv ling land, America (both JSiorth and South), Canada, Australia, and Africa; but all ex ponding their onorgy, not un behalf of tho Fatherland, but of tho country which tboy have individually chosen as their stop mother. The subject has bosn occupying the attention of tho German Government. It was brought prominently before tho public nolico iv a very ablo pamphlet " On the Need of Establishing German Colonies," written by Dr, Kabri, Imperial Inspector of Foroiga Mission Stations. He urges the importance- of colonies to the mother country ou several grounds. Tho first is tho rapid increase of the population, which renders somo outlet of vital necessity in order to avoid tho evil results of overcrowding, which would otherwise inevitably ensuu. It is estimated that tho population ot tho German Umpire, which is at present over -10 millions, will have doubled itself by tho end ol the century, aud if no outlet for the superfluous popu lation can be found, it is greatly feared that tho question of the social democratic posi tion of tho masses will be one of serious difficulty, and perhaps daDgcr, Already it has been found necessary to es tablish a compulsory poor law by which every person is entitled to claim relief from the State, and yet Socialistic views are on the Increase. Many, as we have said above, do emigrate now, bnt to benefit other countries, and it is being urged that both on this account, and also to provide somo ports which German cruitcrs can call their own instead of having to claim the hospitality of others, Germany should establish colonies. Ono serious uitli culty we can sco in tho way of Germany owning colonies is for her to find a suitable unoccupied spot on which she can put down hor foot. Perhaps, on tho whole, she might turn her attention to somo ot the vast tracts of Central Africa, which seem to bo crying out for European capital and labour.

It is stated in commercial circles that a well-known firm of produce merchants hnvo made a private assignment of their estate for the benefit of their creditors, their liabilities being about £9,000. A large ship chandlery Jinn are said to be the heaviest losers, they having been victimised to the extent of £1,500.

We are requested to stato that Lady Jervots will bo at homo to reccivo visitors, at Government House, on Tueiiday next, 10th April, from 3 to 5 p.m.

Tho defamation case, George Rowland, horse-trainer, against Mrs Joan Smith, of Queen-street, sot down for hearing at the spproachiug Civil Sittings of the supreme Court, and in which £1,000 damages were claimed, has been settled out of Court. Mrs Smith pays Mr Howlnud £00 to settle, Mr Tole was solicitor for plaintiff, and Messrs Hcskoth and Richmond tor de fendant,

A man named John Holley, tho pro prietor of a boardiug-hoine in Hobson street, was arrested this morning by e'ergount McMahon on a charge of threatening his wife and knocking her down. The noise in tho house attracted a number of people to the spot. Tho prisoner was in a most excited state, and evidently under the influence of drink.

The ratepayers in Fort-street were moro than surprised yesterday morning to find tho street being watered for tbe iirst time this summer, On making enquiries, they wore informed it would not havo boon watered then only on account of the Governor's arrival.

A special meeting of tho Harbour Board will ba held on Tuesday to consider, the minutes of a meeting of the - YVW<w.,nuf> _Tariff_f!'»«"" U1- — '■aati- accommodation ~*lCcccivlng and forwarding of goods on wharves." " Hobson-stroet wharf" " Ap proaches to Northcoto wharf," and to decido thereupon.

; Last night the quarterly communication i of the Provincial Grand Lodge, North Islaiid ot New Zealand. S.C., took place in the Freemason's Hall, Princes-street— Bro. M. Niccol in the chair. As the P.G.M., lion, F. Whitaker, was unablo to be present, no business was transacted beyond tho instal lation of Bro. James Slator as P.G. Secre tary, after which the meeting was adjourned till Thursday next, 12th inst, Particulars will be advertised in our column?.

An introductory lecture on " Mutual Improvement Associations " will bo given on Monday evening next by Mr J. Black man, formerly a member of the City of London Literary Club, beforo tho members of tho United Methodist Mutual Improve ment Class, tho proceeds to go to the In stitution Fund, The lecturer will trace the rise, progress, and decay of similar insti tutions of the past, with recollections and illustrations, and will review the Auckland mutualists, pointing out thoir advantages, defect?, and frequent causes of failure. Tho lecture will bo nnsociated with music ballads, and recitations, by members,

The delegates of the Eight Hours' Demonstration met in tho Working Men's Club last night, when tho report and balance-sheet were presented and adopted. The total receipt?, including a balance of £11 from last year, were shewn to amount to £261 3s lid, while the expenditure had only reached the sum of £198 6s 4d, leaving a balance of £198 6s Bd, which it was resolved to deposit in the Savings' Bank in the names of Messrs Hrslop, Leydon, and King, as trustees. It was further agreed to resuscitate tho Trades and Labour Council, the present delegates holding office for three months until fresh elections take place, while £25 was voted toward the purchase of a banner that is estimated to cost £80. The next meeting ot delegates takes place in September,

A lodge-meqting of the Gem of the Sea will be hold this evening in the Temperance Hall, after which thoro will bo an open entertainment, to which the public will bo admitted,

Mr J. H. Fiold has for exhibition somo splondid apples which ho has grown ia his orchard at Ponsonby. They convincingly attest tho fruit-Rrowing capabilities of the district.

A cricket match wd3 played at Tuakau on the 31st of March, botween Tuakau and Otabuhu, and resulted in favour of Otahuhu by thirty runs, on the first innings, time not allowing tho completion of the second innings,

The " Wanganui Herald" is bitter on the subject of "dummyism." This is how it stumpg up the land-grabbers:—" The run holder who puts forward his Bhepherd or rabbitcr to'make a false declaration in order that ho may get the better of tho com munity, is no better than a common thief, and is morally a porjurer." Tho weekly meeting of th,e French Literary Society takes place this evening as usual in the V.M.C.A. rooms (Wellos. ley-streot entrance). Iho proceedings will partako of tho character of a conversational reunion.

The "New Zealand Times" is compli montary to Mr. Montgomery, M.B.R. It says :—" He reminds us a good deal of Mr Fred. Maccabe's moneyed old gentleman, who makes a fussy after-dinner speech of considerable length, but is altogether desti^ tuto of a siuelo idea."

Both Opora House and Theatre Royal wero fairly patronised last evening, the formor having a very largo downstairs house wuilo at tho latter a number of Maoris ware amongst thoso prosent. "Joannio Deans" was performed at tbo Opera House. This ovcuing " Green Bußhes" will bo produced To-night's performance attho Theatre Royal is tho final performance of tbo season,

Tbo wonderful euro man is remembered in Tarauiiki, though he did no mighty deeds there, Tho "Taranaki Herald 1' says :-" Mr Stephen sent vi advertise ments which wo inserted, but ho went away without arranging for their settle ment, and oven whoa written to respecting the payment of our account has not thought propor to icply. Wo mention this as a caution to our contemporaries,"

A detachment ot tho Blue Klbbon Army has bcon formed in Auckland, Companies will bo enrolled at Ponsonby, Grafton, Newton, Parnoll, Nowmaikot, and North Shore. About IGO persons donned the bluo ribban last night.

Tho Arch Hill Band of Hope announce in another column that tho Socioty's half yearly entertainment will take placo in the Newton West School pn Tuosday next, tho lOtb inst., commencing at 730 o'clock, Salos, recitations, &c, will bo given by temperance friends, some of whom will appear for the iirst time in tho Arch Bill district. The proceedings open with an overturo by tho band, composed of piano, violins, and drum. The meeting will bo addressed by Mr Jenkins, of Newmarket, and will be brought to a conclusion with a temperance sketch.

We understand (says the "Bay of Plenty Tiraoa") that our ruomber, Captain Morris, M.li.ri., when in Auckland a few days ago, met with tho Hon. Mr Whitaker, tho Premier, who informed him that the Govornment had determined to encourage and footer tho main road via Kotoiti to tbo Lakes, and for that purpose had agreed to expend £500 in improving it, and promised further a^sistanco in tho course of a short time, observing that tho great object of the Government at tho present is to attract at" tentlon to this line, thereby lightening tho heavy traffic through the hush during tho winter season.

Sunday services to-morrow, as por an nouncements ou third page :—Anglican Church, Avondalc : morning, ticv, O. M. NeUon, M.A., in aid of Chuich Building Fund. St. Paul's (evening service); ser mon, "The Spiritual Body." Wellesley street Baptist anniversary sorriccs ; preachers, Mr Spurgoon and Rev, \V. S. i*ottor. Wesloyan Church, Parncll, Sun day-school anniversary; preachers Revs. Jas. Guy, W. J. Waticin, and \V. G. Par sonscn. United Methodist .Krco Church : evening, tomperauco sermon, Lome-street: Mr Thos, tiodgson. Abbott's Opera HeußO : Mr Geo. A. Brown, " Baptism. Ponsonby Baptist Church : Kov, C. Carter, .Evening service at the Theatre lloyal.

Kawlua has been visited, since tho open ingbyanuiuberof excursionists". Tholiaglan correspondent of tho " VYaikato Times " says:—" Several steamors have been in tho harbour during the past month, Moetof tkom brought excursionists from Waitara and Now Plymouth. Tho Government land at Powiwi. which will soon be offeicd for sale, appears to be the centre of atti action. The river Waibarakcke and Ahuahu, the former residenco of the Key. Mr Whitely, has been visited by tho greater portion of them. A great deal of fruit has been taken away, and tha visitors have generally expressed themselves as very welt pleased with the appearance of tho country around the harbour. Several graiu buyers have been here, and consider that tho samples of wheat produced by tho Maoris is far below the merit it ought to posses, which fault is principally owing to the want of a change of seed.

The City Schools Committee met last evening. Present: Messrs Campbell (in the chair), Warburton, Ryan, Carr, Thwaitos, and Aley. Letters wero read from the Board statins; (1) that arranga moats bavo been miulo for iilliog in and fencing off the ground on tho uorth sido of Boresford-stroct school. (2) that Mr Simonsen and Mr Hutchinson are re moved from Ocrosford-strcet tchool, and Misi MoLeod, pupil teacher, fiora Wellosley-strcct school. (3) Miss Norah Mulvanoy, probationer, is attached to Wellesley-strcet school. (4) Miss Barton, assistant, is removed from Wcllcsloy-stroet to Uelson-Btrcet. (5) That with reference to tho Board's letter of the 22nd, convoying the Board's resolution in tho matter of an enumeration of the children for whom school accommodation is not provided, the Board desires me to as sure you that no reflection was intended to be cast upon the commltteo by the. resolu tion. (6) That the request to have Vvel leslcy-strcet, BcrctforU-Btreet and Nelson street schools repaiuted, &c, will be duly attended to. Mr Harrison wrote stating that the number of children present in Bercs ford-stro«t School on Monday, Apiil 2nd, was: — Morninp, 669; afternoon, 007 : total, 1276. Average cumber preient for the day, 636; total number on roll, 7SO; number absent unaccounted for, 144. This was a fair representation of what occurs during the last live day a preceding holi days, and for a few days after ro-opening. Mr Brnbnzon wrote stating that be bad crossed oil tho names of several children on tho roll of Nelson-street fcchool, and had refused admission to (cverarothcrs. The school, he urped, required enlargement. The latter communication was referred to tho Board. Several applications from teachers for leave of absence, and apologies for absence without leave were cpnsid""l'l which.CDPQ.l"''~ 1-il— "II""*'"■**•<>•«>•,1 ""* '"■**•<>•«>•, in a appeared m your issuo of tho 3rd instant, made tome statements concern ing tho female fever ward which rcquiro correction, Ho farther charges us nurses with what ho is pleased to call "mock i modesty." With your kind permis- Jw • .i.b-5 *, 0 6tate that ia rc Pard to that individual case to which "LJ.M." al ludes, I was not asked, and therefore could ! not havtf refused to nurse the patient in question. But on a former occasion I did object to tho placing of a boy in the female ward in full view of so many helpless females continnally requiring attendance of such a nature as would render the presence of any male an indelicacy. I wish it clearly understood that 1 nevor objected to nur«o boys if placed apart from the females. Mock modesty, so far as lam personally concerned, had nothing what ever to do with the objection. Again L.J.M. etates that tho male fever ward is small, with nine beds. Tho female fever ward ia not half the size, and contains five bods, and, is therefore, when full, proportionately tho more overcrowded of the two. Another of "L.J.M V enrious statements, is that there aro plonty of female attendants; to my certain know ledge there is only one day and one night nurse, who have charge of four wards when occupied. Indeed, tbe new Hospital Com mittee recognises the insufficient attendance by increasing the number of nurse? I would suggest that "L.J.M, " should, in future, bo a little more accurate in his statements before rushing into print, and imputing "mock modeßty" to nurses who have always endeavoured to do their duty, as the increase of salaries and other advantages offered by the com mittoc to induce them to remain Builiciently proves. I would not have noticed L.J.M.Js letter had it not seemed to be an inspired and cowardly attack directed against one who had sent in her rosignalion and was on the point of leaving • which resig. nation would not have been tendorod had it not been prompted by tho gruff courtesy, kindness, and consideration shown by the present house-snrgean to patients and nurnos.-I am, &., J.C., Female Night Nurse, Auckland Hospital,

The sermons in St Barnabas Uhurch on the second Sunday after Easter (April 8), 11 a.m. and 7p m, will bo delivered by tho Rev Charles Bispham.

Vf illiam Knox was arrested at noon on a charge of drunkenness and disorderly con. duct. Knox has beon drinking heavily lately* and, appears to be mentally Buffering fioni the effects <if coutinual habit.

The German corvctto Hysono was floated out of dock this morning, and came along side of the barque Flectwing to receive about'Bo or 90 tons coal. H.I.GM.S. Carola is expected to leave for Samoa on Wednesday or Thursday of next week. It is not yet decided whether she will coal hero or not. v The Scripture Gift Association offer prizes to scholars of the city, Farncll, Pon- Bonby, Newton, and Grafton schools who will write, learn, and repeat ipeciiied por tions of Scripture before tho 30th inst. Fall particulars are given in an advertisement which appbara elsewhere.

Mt Mack, manager of the Old People's Refuge, thanks Mr Whitson, brewer, lor a present of two boxes of apples. The apples Avero duly apportioned to the old people under Mrs Bropby's caro, as well as those under Mr Maok's charge.

The legal manager of the Success Corn- Sahy receivod tlie following telegram to ay: "Twelve pounds specimens south etope to-day.—Peter Keid."

Miss Donovan's concert will be given on Thursday, April 19th, under tho conductor ship of H*srr Catl Schmitt. A number of ladioß and gentlemen well-known in musical circles bavo promiied their assistance.

The Sabbath afternoon religious services on Mount Eden, which have during the soason been well attended, have been dis continued. With the return of spring, the meeting will doubtless be resumed, to the delight of those who have been regular worshippers in this temple of Nature.

A large and valuable consignment of piano?, uy tho moat celobrated makers— Weber, Bord, Zcitter, Uichter, Simon, Wenkloman, &c—will bo offered for sale by Messrs B. Tonka and Co. on Monday. Persons desirous of securing first-claes instruments at the lowest current rates ore rarely afforded so favourable an opportunity.

There will bo a genoral meeting of tbo members of St. Matthow's .Literary and Debating Socioty In the schoolroom on Monday evening at 8. All candidates for admission up to that time will be enrolled as original momber*. It is requested that all should come provided with a suggested subjoct of debate, extempore speech, read inj?, muiic, essay, or something kindred thereto, to assist the committee in the speedy production of a programme for tho noKsion, The numbar of members, which ia largo, is rapidly increasing.

We are glad to stato that the Exhibition of tho Society of Arts will be opened by his Kxcellency tho Governor on Wednesday evening next. On the occasion members and friends will be enabled to see the pic tures for the first time, and daring the even- Ing the orchestra of the Choral Society will perform Various selection! under tho con dnctorship of Herr Carl Schmitt. The Ex hibition, which will bo larger and more complete than any previous one, will bo open to the public on Thursday at coon, and will remain open a full week,

The incumbent of St. Matthew's is begin, ning, we hear, a short course of confirma tion lectures, and addressed to the elders as well as the juniors of the congregation. Tho first, to be givsn to-morrow evening, at 6 30, is entitled, "The Church : Ite Origin, Continuity, and Universality." This will bo followed by others of more practical teaching, but we should recommend all to attend this, tbo introductory number of what will, wo trust, prove a useful and instructive courac.

Messrs Mnhoney and Son received tho following tender* to-day, for a »tore iv iilliott-stroot, for .Messrs Mo Arthur and Co.:-H. I. Jonea, £1217; W. Philcox, £1170 i Koyei Broe, £1166; it. Kay, £1149; Well aDd Lee, £1132; A. Pollard, £1077; Jamos Heron, £1075; Koso and Clark, £1068; Bayldon and Steveneon, £1063; Wm Gill, £1050; J. ElliDoham, £1011; J. J. Holland, £1012 ; Hill and Flood, £799. fho s.b. lona, with Mr Blacketc and Capt. Johuiton on board, returned yester day from Mokohinou Lighthouse. We uadorstaud tho official visitors found ovtry thing going on satisfactorily at the light house, and the light will be introduced la a week or to. The light at Tuitiri was to bo visited to-day, the visitors going in the Govenment steam launch to make the proposed alterations in the light.- As a result of the visit to Mokohinou, the correct bearings of tho lightliouso there have bocn takcD, and will be published In the " Gazette " on an early date for the infor matiou of mariners and other*.

At a public meeting held at the Pacific Hotel, Kussoll, on Thursday evoning last (IS. Ford, Esq.. in the chair), it was decided to hold a race meeting on the Queen's Birthday. A committee was appointed, with Mr B. Burrow as secretary and treasurer. Ab thoro is no racecourse at Kussell at present, tbe question has to be decided whether such shall be made at Orongo, near the Manganese mine?, and about three miles from .Russell (the only available piece of level ground in the dis trict), or hold the races at Long Beach, as before. Several good horses are already entered, and will go into training forthwith, whilst subscriptions ate flowing in satisfac torily.

By refcronco to advertisement elsewhere, wo see that the Now Zealand Order of Good Templars intend to hold ono of their interesting temporanco meetings on Mon day night at the Temperance Hall, Albert street. The well known speakers, Mr Goo. A. Brown, JKov. Mr Watkin, and Mr Wilcock will give addicsios, and song?, recitations, and a dialogue, by talented per former*, will bo given during the evening. Miss Goodacre will preside at tho piano, uuil, with Mr Curtis, give a piano and clurionotto duet. It it expected that a real treat will be presented to those who at tend. The meeting will commence at S o'clock sharp. Tho President of the Order will take the chair. Tho admission being free, a large audience is expected.

To tho Editor: Sir,—Now that the Queen's representative is amongst us, would it not be a fitting acknowledgment of our loyalty to have a gala time. It is easily done if a few leidiog citizens take it in hand—in the South it follows as a matter of course. The reception on Friday was not by the mass of the people, but by the authorities. The course to be followed should be something of this sort:—Lot a public meeting bo called and committees elected for finance, regatta, sports, &c., and a deputation to wait on the Gover nor asking him to proclaim, say Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday public holidays, and get the fares reduced on railways. The programme might to bo something of this sort: Tuesday Proses - Bions of Trades' Societies, Volunteers, Firo Brigade, &c, with illuminations, and fire works in tho evening ; Wednesday, Re gatta and Citizens' Ball • Tr""^?"., ,H«-i*r 'i •, ■» wuilr oe arranged, it fflignt take placo on anothor day or on Re gatta Day. 'Ihose are only suggestions, to be put into shapo by the committees, and I think,with your assistance,tho matter could be arranged to tho credit of the city and the onterprising people who inhabit it.-I am &c., STBahobr. [With every loyal desire we do not deem it would be our du'y to assist In Retting up any tuch extended demonstrations—nor do we thiuK His Ex celloncy would approve of it. Four idle days in tho week would be an interference with commerce and industry, most un desirable for the community or for In dividuals.—£D. E.S.J

Another case of Maori obstruction to surveys is thus chronicled :-A disturbance took placo on the Kotorua main road on Monday, between a portion of the Con stabulary Forco and the Maoris, at the bridge, about threo miles from Ohinomutu called Rongotahi. A passenger by the coach thus describes the affair:—On the coach nearing the Xc Rongotahi Bridge, on which Mr Sydlo is engaged repairing, he discerned a body of persons quarrelling. Captain Baker, of the A.C. >orce, with about a dozen of his men. were there in the heat of it, and sha'od a part. It would appear that a party of men arc engaged snrvey.ng that district, which las a, r? u'-» od tlle lre of tno Maoris, when a halo old Maori damsel, cried out most vehe mently that she would not permit the Eu ropeans, to survey her land (Kore rawa ! Koro rawa I), and, suiting the action to the word, furiously rushod at a man holdine a ' survey pole, took it out of his hand, smash ing it to pieces, forcibly striking him on the head, felhng him to the ground. Having thus far succeeded, the ran at the person in charge of the inatiument, serving bim ia the same way. In fact, 80 infuriated was the old lady that she spared nubodv • o''1?" 3 and all were alike to her; upon which the Constabulary collared her, but sbc resisted to that decree that she cleared them all oft, and though she is said to have been roughly handled, she freed herself of her tormentors, and the natives, alarmed at her cries, canie to her assistance and took her away, crying out lustily, " I ahall not permit them to sutvey, Koro rawa J Koro rawa

Mr G. W. Grilliiu, "O.S. Conaul, paid an official visit to H.M.S. Diamond this after noon, He was courteously received by Captain Dale and his officers, and upon leav ing the ship Wai honored with the customary salute. , • ■

A young man named Charles Catelos, belonging to.,the'barque Fleet wing, fell d,own the main hatchway ot that vessel late yesterday afternoon. He had to bo sent to the Hospital for treatment, but for tunately his injuries are confined to a few bruises about the body. Ho will probably be laid up for a few days.

As will be seen from advertisement, a new cause in connection with the Presby terian Church will be opened in Morning side school-room to-morrow afternoon, at half-past two o'clock, by Rev. R. Somer ville. A report of the meeting at wliich this was, resolved upon appeared in, these columns last Saturday. It seems thoreia a growing population of Presbyterians jin the Mount Albert district and this service is started to meet their wishes and want?.

f'no of the Harbour Board silt punts was berthed alongside of tbc' waterman's steps to eastward of tho wJiarf this afternoon, and appears likely to remain there until Monday. It occupies the only channel for the entrance or exit of small boats at low water, and great inconvenience haa already been caused, especially to boats from the men-of-war, Complaints often reach us as to the careless manner in which theso punts arc left, and it is evident the matter requires the atten tion Of the Board,

FENIAN OUTRAGES.

Dynamite Factory Seised,

Arrest of Conspirators,

[RBUTER'S CABLES.]

LONDON, April 5, Evening A MAN was arrested in a hotel in the Strand to-day with a quantity of dynamite in his poiaossion. Two other men believed to bo accomplices of his have been arrested at Lambctb,

A factory, which is provnd to have "been used for tho manufacture of dynamite, has been seized by the police at Birmingham, and is now occupied by a strong force of constables.

Several arrests have been made of persons believed to be connected with the manufactory.

LONDON, April 6.

An American named Dalton was arrested last evening in connection with the dynamite conspiracy now being in vestigated by. iho police. Another man who has been arrested is charged with being concerned in tho explosion of dyna mite by which the Local Uovernment Board offices in Whitehall were wrecked on tho 16th ultimo.

FURTHER REPRESSIVE LEGISLA^

TION.

LONDON, April 0,

In tho House of Oommon«, yesterday, Sir Wm, Vernon Harcourt, in the course of his speech, referred to *he recent dyna mite explosions, and to tho conspiracies which had been discovered, and stated that the gravity of the outbreak would render legislation ou tho subject necessary. Windsor Castle to he Guarded.

Additional 'precautions aro being taken to insure the safety of Windsor Castle and public buildings In London.

(SPECIAL TU I'KB'S ASSOCIATION),

Fenians Carrying Dynamite

about the streets of London,

A female Feniin hns been arrested at an hotel on tho Strand in possession of 2cwt. of dynamite. Two of her accomplices havo also been arrested in Southwark, and dyna mite wub found in the possession of cacti. An American named Whitohead has also been arrested in Birmingham in possession of 2cwt. of dynamite.

Michael Davitt on Dynamite,

Michael Davitt hai publicly condemned the use of dynamite, and said tbnt the policy of using it wonld destroy all chance of effecting nutioual or social reform in Ireland during tbe proscnt generation,

The American Dynamite Conven-

tion.

Nono of tho Irish members of Parliament will attond tho American Convention.

Shocking Outrage 6n Lady Har-

court,

Linen infected with contagious disease has been sent to Lady Harcourt, wife of the Home Secretary,

SPORTING NEWS.

Auckland Racing Club Atitumn

Meeting,

The following weights were declared last night: —

BASTBIt HANDICAP.

»t. lbs. St. lbs. Tim Whifflet 8 12 Luckpenny... 7 5 Leonora ... 8 2 Yubaßill ... 7 4 Poet 8 0 Maori ... 7 4 Libeller ... 8 0 Buzzard ... 7 2 Merlin ... 712 Woodpecker 612 Hippodaroia 710 Parent ... Gl2 Lone Hand ... 7 8 Winnie ... 6 10 Fish wo man... 7 7 Moonstono ... 6 7 Normanby ... 7 7 Lara 6 7 Larry ... 7 7 Satoria Kcnilwortk... 7 5 Taupiri Siesta ... 7 5

STEEPLECHASE.

... 6 7 -60

fit. lb. f-t. Ib. Mount ... 12 2 Fportsmun ... 11 0 Christmas ... 11 10 Reliance ... 10 0 Reform ... 11 7 Fastime .« 10 0 Loch Lomond 11 5 Cock Robin 10 0 Harkaway 11 4 Tatters ... 10 0

11 i lady Grey ... 10 0

Chandler ... 11 0

THEATRE ROYAL.-Variety Company's Last Night.

TnE Vatlety Company which have been performing at the Theatre Royal for some time past, give tbeir closing performance to-night, nndtho occasion is to be signalised by the presentation of a programmo of ex ceptional attractiveness. It includes all the principal itema of the week, superadded to which there will be two fresh and highly laughable sketches, an entirely new olio of songs, and the exhibition of some daring feats upon the triple trapeze. This Variety Combination is ouo of the cleverest and most effective that has appeared in Auck land for some timn naf<- J^xnd. il-j'ne Com i-i-j ,vavu ior America by the next 'Frisco steamer.

A SCHOONER ASHORE AT NAPIER.

(BY TELEGRAPH.—OWN CORRESPONBENT,) iNAPIER, this day. The three-masted schooner Johann Adolph, which completed raking in her carjjo of wool, tallow, and preserved meats yes terday, on behalf of tho New Zealand Shipping Company, was being taken ont into the roadstead this morning, pre paratory to sailing for London, when she took the gronad on tho boulder hank inside the eastern pierhead, and stranded, She started out on the last of nbe flood tide under tow of the ss. Sir Donald, but before she could be headed out fairly into the tide-way, sho bilged slightly on Hie bank just outside the cattle wharf. This, however, only necessitated a slight delay, during which time the tide had com menced to eh'?, and carried the Sir Donald out ahead or her, so that when clear of the bank sho was unable to get her enough out into the stream, and the schooner kept in the shallow water along the pior, eventu ally taking the ground on the inside tail end of the boulder bank, on the lee side of the eastern pier head, almos'. opposite the lighthouse, when the ebb tide making held her f art. As there was a considerable range on the bar this morning which caused the schooner to surge about a good deal, lines wore run out to the. breastwork to steady her as much as pos sible. The s.s. Sir Donald went to her as sistance again about noon when tho tide tide commenced to make, and at 12.15 got her clear and towed her into the road stead. Up to the time 1 loft tho Spit, the extent of her damage had not beep ascertained, although she was making little or no water. It la feared that her copper and planking would be con slderably injured, as the bank on which she stranded is composed of large boulders and shingle, some of the former being very rag god and sharp. It is, however, thought probable that she will havo to go to either Wellington or Lytileton for overhaul.

CABLEGRAMS.

lUTJTBK'S CABLEGRAM!?,

THE IMPERIAL BUDGET. LONDON, April 6. In tbo Housa of ;Commnns last night tlio Eight Hon, Mr Childura, Chancellor of the Exchequer, delivered tho ( budget speech. He stated that the revenue for the past financial year., amounted to £89,000,000, and the expenditure to, £88,875,000. The . revenue for tha ensniag year, 1883-84, he estimated at £88,500,000, and the expenditure at £85,307,500, leaving a surplus of £3,462,500. It was proposed to devote £17,000 of this surplus to the re duction of the charges on telegrams from la to Gd. A further portion would be ab sorbed by tbc proposed abolition of the I passenger duty paid" by railway companies upon penny a mile fares, and to reduce the duty upon fares above a penny a mile to two per cent) A proposed reduction of ljd in the income tax was also announced, leaviug v, balance of £240,000. THE BRITISH OCCUPATION OP EGYPT. CAIRO, April 4. j Tarl Dufferirj; in replying to a petition presented to him by a number ot fr.uropeans praying for a permanent occupation of Egypt by the British troops, has intimated that the British force now in that country will not be withdrawn for the present. THE REWARD OF PATRIOTISM. • BERLIN, April 4. Thirty menresidingin Schleswig-Holstein have been sentenced to banishment for re fusing to serve in the German army. SOCIALISM IN GEKMANY. BERLIN, April 4. A number of Socialists have been arrested at Keil, a town in the province of Schieswig-Holstein. GERMAN THEATRE BURNED. BERLIN, April 4. The National Theatre in this city was destroyed by fire to-day. The building was fortunately empty at the time, and no deaths are reported, THE NIHILISTS AY WORK. ST. PETERSBURG, April S. Intelligence is to hand from. Moscow announcing the discovery of a mine in that city, which is believed to be tho work ol aihilists. ORIENTAL BANK DIVIDEND. LONDON^ April 4. The Oriental Bank Corporation has de clared a dividend of two per cent for the past half-year.

(SPECIAL TO PEKSS ASSOCIATION.)

THE CORONATION OF THE CZAR,

LONDON, April 5.

The Czar is recalling officers now serving in Bulgaria and tbo Tekucs to attend his coronation.

THE NEW VICTORIAN LOAN DIS

COUNTENANCED.

Financial circles express strong disap proval with the proposal to place another two millions of the Victorian loau on the market ar, an early date. It is alleged on the Exchange that only one million of the recent loan has as yet been absorbed by the public.

NSW VICEROY OF INDIA,

It is rumoured that Lord Duifcriii will shortly succeed tho Marquis of Kipon as Viceroy ot India. FRaNCO-CHINiBe WAR AVERTED.

China has agreed to accept tho French protection of Tonquiu on condition of the payment of an annual subsidy.

U.S. POSTMASTKR-GENEKAU

Judge Grabam has been appointed Post' master-Geucral of the United States.

THE FRBNCH aRMY AND THE

MINISTER OF WAX,

General Thibandin has conceded his ob jection to General Galtifct as commander of the cavalry, and the Cabinet ln»s accord ingly directed General Gallifet to carry out the autumn maneauvros. General Thibau din retains his portfolio as Minister of War.

THE COLONIES AND AMSTERDAM EXHIBITION. Victoria and New outh Wales are each invited to appoint jurors at the Amsterdam Exhibition.

AUSTRALIAN.

MARKET REPORTS.

SYDNEY, April 6.

Wheat, per bushel, 4s 2d; New Zealand oats, 2i 9d ; maizi", per bushel, 3s 3d; Sngar Company's No. 1 pieces per ton, £35. No New Zealand wheat iv the market.

ADELAIDE, April 6,

Wheat, quiet at 5s 5d to 5s Gi ; town flour, per ton, £12 5s to £12 7a 6d; country brands, £11. The market is quiet. Freight to London : Steamer.-*, for email parcels, 50s. The freight market is dull..

THE GOVERNOR'S VISIT.

After tho levee yesterday afternoon, His Excellency tho Governor seized the oppor tunity to explore .the city and its environs. Accompanied by Miss Jervois, he drove out to Ponsonby, and as the afternoon was fine, and the tide fall in at Freeman's Bay, he ; saw everything in its best aspect. Upon reaching the corner of Wallace-street (Home Bay) the horses were wheeled round, and the distinguished visitors driven bacK to Government House, Later in tho even ing Big Excellency, accompanied by bis Privato Secretary (Mr Penaefather), went out for the pnrpose of having a quiet look at the city by gaslight. He passed along the route which the procession in advertently omitted to take jesterday, admired the villas, strolled down, town and passed along come of the princi pal thorougfares, and tben sauntered along the Mount Jidcn itoad. His Excellency is charmed with tbe place and intends to protract his stay here as long as is compatible with the efficient dis charge of his onerous duties. He has ex pressed a desire to visit the various public buildings and institutions and to "do1 thoroughly the "lions" of the district be fore going south. As there is not a great deal of tim? »now to elapse betore the opening of Parliament, tbe probability is tbat the projected visit to the north will he deferred till a moro convenient season. When His Excellency docs leav<?, which will bo about a month hence,_he .•ffilLnn_±A iWeUinptarb-VolnlfebY" parade of the re ception ceremony yesterday, the corps mustered, at the Drill-shed, when Major Withers, addressing the men, stated that ho had been requested by His Excellency to thank them for their very creditable turn out, and to compliment them on their excellent bearings.

'lhe Maories and the Governor

Accompanied by the Bon Mr-Bryce and Messrs Lewis and Wilkinson several mem bers of tho IVg&timaniapoto tribe now in the city waited upon His Excellency yesterday afternooa. Mr Win. Jervois graciously re ceived the natives, and eaid he was de lighted to see that the Kgatimaniapoto tnb?, after all the wars and fighting that bad taken place, were assisting the Native Minister and tbo Government "to establish the law and to maintain peace. Be was de «i rOUS' as the representative of Her Majesty, to see peace prevail, and to have a good feeling established between H*a Excellency To Wnare recited the old chant, "Haere mal, c te mannbiri tuarangi," and added that the Governor had come bere for the talvation .of the men and of the land. Wiwini bade the Governor welcome in the usual Maori style, and said he had come to be a father or the men and for the land. Te Haere the man who was tied up with Mr Hurst houso and Mr Neweham) saluted the Governor as the man who was briDßin" good and truth to be with him durias his rule in New Zealand. Kahu was a'so present, and spoke briefly, in tho same strain a» the others.

Mr T. T. Gamble, acting Gorman Consul visited Government House, at 1 o'clock this afternoon, to present to His Ex. cellency, Sic William Jervois, Captain Karcher of H.I.G.M.S. Cafola, and Captaia Geibcler.-of 8.1.G.M.5. Hyinc

MINISTERIAL MOVEMENTS.

Theflonj..%M((JlsrL, :./ = pursuance of arrangement, l^ X*> *» train oaWednesday^onuVS^^ whence he proceeds undeVL- ** QfTe Weterete K eren Ra i^ pany of Mr C, W HhVlt^*B*1 veyor) to »ew PlvmnnV? "i 0 8" hv, andParibaka. It i^Mr L' V& MoS? " to ride from AlL'X^inQ punt ontbeMokau WA^M*' navigation, and thence t o 3f fw<^o. its mouth. Here he wm^'fW from the MaoriesandieSS- Cliffs, where a couple of jl be mwadinosß to coafe, th e fe «5: Waitara. In view of the recent 0 tte Te Dira, and tho un»ettw!ff outl%Ti is hound to have oni&K'# natives resident in the X many ministers would have.L^ii? venturing through it vn «m e d >b l tectcd, but Mr Brvceh d °»PJ». than once ehown that he ia _Ta * »n«i pluck and enterprise, and th e &^ «f these qualities will not faU to lm bl^»« natives. At any, rate th e rospotihml"' the safe conduct and unobstmVTT %W of the party has been tSKSg P T > tere, and he has cheerfully acXJ 5 f^ Bryce told him .hat if he wSH1* H< doubt his fidelity or <O feelX» l! dynger he would take a sufficients fflVß«t bim to effectually preventany&^ but that he was content to mSJ&N surance of the leading S ttß * to. rely upon their* ftr«T purpose. At Kopua, Wakl^, ■* tarily assured trie MinhKh^' promises he had previous^ m.i ,'"« letter he faithfully^nlia^ hi, passing through to TaranaW wet J» will visit the W CoS%^i¥ remaining some time at New Pl'J. i""*1 will thence proceed to VMr • '» time for the openine O f vff il •» Bverything is now quiet haka. and both Te \Yhiti andl^L^' peaceably disposed, "he o^'^ allow people to vbit them butTS' permuted to retnaia more than 7» tt?.il at the settlement. So MoSW* gulation enfotced that in'«!^.» case has it been to£gf<>* then the stay wag nurelv S^'iß"4 noon of the^following gff "fiH charge of the district laste'lne th T > tureof the tardy gaeife■ T^J^ self counsels hta Vaori friend, JR*. thisers to remaiD awayfromParttL/f^' to avoid further trouble, a^Hfe haa grounds for believing -T?» pseudo-prophet acquiesces ia thM« dom of the Government! aetinn • memorable disper.al of he Srt, i the faithful. Te Whitl eyS^l begun to feel the crowds of followi«2 flocked to him to be a nai, anC c, aS concurs in the steps which the tiov«2 took to send them b«k to SS Mr Hiirsthouse, on the pregeat^S" accompanies Mr Bryce to New pSj where be has some* bn,in« S to'» but immediately afterwards ie , e S order to complete hia twi«.inS exploratory survey, wiioh, W W tend over the countryv b^W £ P°m* °\ tt» Mokau .from S Mr Bryce hopes to get the cinoe doS Waitara. This is the m«it doubtfnlJ tion of the ronte, and grave femZ entertained that it will not prove giftS, for the purposes of railway conrtradi™ On the other hand the country feS Alexandra and the Upper Mokaa is m and well known. , '<■*" The Hod. the Premief remain* in Ab«. land for about a fortnight Jonßer.-afta which time he will probably lewefor MA ' lington. ■ ■ ■- -. ■"

BLUE RIBBON AMY,

Formation of an Auckkni Detachment. ,

The meeting of perions interesteii in a Joul detachment of the Bine KibbonAHnywiij held last evening in the; Temperance Hall, and was' largely attended."- M r John Brame presided, to, khoduwd the business in a somewhat lengtiiy tpie& during the course of which he fottowedVi history of the temperance movement the; its inauguration, and described recent {m, lation on tbe subject, lie also readlettea expressing sympathy, but statin? innblr to be pteient, Horn Messrs G. Bromiitl French, aDd a telegram trom KeviV.X Davis. Mr French, »nhis letter, saidtk the drink curse, like a pall,, broods ortt humanity, and that a divotw TOnKeitffl between the Bible and beer.S :Itwjifcfti» 'i blue-ribbon movement to accomplish iisi ■ object.—Mr B. H. Douse wu then A upon. He moved '' Xbat-; this" det(> : me, recogni-ing the netmty;.'^ exists for increased enßrpy in ftg work of temperance reform, do-joi ! form themselves into a detachment of Ui Blue Kibbcn Army, to be workedopoatjs 1 same principles, and under the same rala, I as have been so eminently ancceteMU 1 United Kingdom and America,"-latit ] course of his address, Mr Doum uM those who bad anything to"dvii I philanthropic or religions work win » peatedly brought face to freewill & ! tsrrible evils of the liquor traffic, ud i! was desirable that some means efcld be taken to check the progress tt enrse. He had received tie rote tf the movement in England, MM '» quired that the society should bs.i total abstinence one, and that mtft should be total abstainer?, aodiitoi i wear the blue ribbon iv public, as an ro j dence of the obligation they had iamb The mode of operations wwifcyjift j meetings, while the motto wasaneralW one, viz., With nm'.lca toward nous,'. '. With ohsrlty to all. ■■..; He might add that it was proposed it te a central committee with ■ detathmenb it Parnell, >'ewmarket, Grafton, ftvrtet, Ponsonby, and the city. The speaiirpro ceeded to read an account of- the reiolfe oi the mission in Great Britain,' irtick'W been received by the lost mall.;»ft«i the document, it appeared, thut at tin last licensing meeting in Bristol, is.s Ucans' licenses lapsed or were refasedp I™ end beiDg directly attribntable to AfdW of tbe Blue Ribbon Army. ::&nnMJP mission at Shields resulted in IWOM pledges being taken, while at'HwfW ono in every four of- the. mm% j donned the blue ribbon. At fiolto^'r 11,000 new pledges were ianed,-W 16,000 people donned the blaeribW Other figures of an interesting;cow*" were submitted.-Mr S.'Hemd»««*} the motion, which was unanimiMlrjflKJ to. It was then resolved' that a .CesW Committee should ba appointed, tj com™ of the ministers of all denomißanoßW are in practical sympathy ■mth'MSjJ^' menr, and the, fn««™sc«#Sf V^T White, D, Goldie, W. Hampson', S, Pate, W. Cox, J. Brame, W. Hogg, J.* Bobinson, K. LeKoy,-J. L. loßflwW ■French, and G. Brown. A resolttfi'm was pissed, deciding that compußi',«; the army should be formed at Pffl?i Newmarket, Grafton, Ponsooby, Nefte'i North Shore, and Auckland city. '■.:s*• S. Macfarlane was elected preeWent)^!",: tbe appointment of the other oicetrW left to the committee, MrK. H.filOWp ing requested to act as secretary,. #*!{* It was suggested that a monster meeW should be hold in the Theatre KnydMff. early date, iv furtherance of the .o'W :: the movement, and tbe-meeting f'^'f minalH. About 160 persons doJfflW.w blue ribbon subsequently. • . SMOKING IN KAIUVAYCAERIAfiS. (To the Editor.) Sir,—Would you call the attentionoffo proper authorities to the fact th»t eiapOT; in railway carriages is becoming "M U' tolerable nui?ance? You can/Minor enter a carriage without 6avlDg..to^ 11' counter the horrid fumes of tobacco.: J? terday in ono carriage (not a ismoKln^f«?J, there were three orfourmensmoWjlgJM; besides the smell of the smoke, tan* gusting and filthy state of the ff™r expectoration was simply enough to W". anyone's stomach who was not as strfflg»;■ ahorse; and the idea of havfofftyw** lady into such a carriage yon may »i» imagine than describe. I do. hojw,-'»; that you will cill attention to «%*r' people who will indulge in ™**r,,8& filthy, di.«gustiDg, and objectionabte M"P shall use the convenience P™"^ 5 > them, and not poliute tbe air anlM"*,. annoyance to their felloff-tnreUen. Yours, &c, _,

Be in time, as the ereat sala of fte fo£ ance of unredeemed pledges alNenmW!»3 ¥ ;• on Monday must oil be sold. jewellery, andMraLewisisthesnotioneer. ■ Singer's Sewing Machines, cash,of*"**:; perncok-D. S. Chambers, 70, Qut-MtlMt.-, ; Advt.

Gatlick and Cranwell have no»tt«J»*;, compiote Furnishing Warehouse to AoSl°M law stock ready ror deliver*FmoU OT« ealt all classes. Wood, stwnsf, and ohesp. or". variety o£ Bedsteads and BedMomlJJ™ 1521" City Hall Aroado, QneM»tMe!ii-[ABpr J 4t\



TW- 0 T ICE, BEKS WAxI BEHS WAXI Purchased In any quantity for Cash, Buyers of Fungus and Muntz Metal. Having purchased in China a Fine Assort ment of Teas himself, JAMKS AH KEW can confidently recommend them, and trusts that all his old Customers, and the Pnbllo generally, will avail themselves of this splendid opportunity and oall early to buy his Superior Congou, Best Flavoured Kooloo, Shonohong, and various Mixed Teas, salted to every tnstei He has also on hand Japanese Ware, Preserved Singer, Crockery ware; Silks, Handkerchiefs, and other commodities too numerous to mention, NofcstheAdflressi— --- JAME3 AH KEW & CO., 234. Queen-street. OSQUITOESI MOSQUITOES USE SHARLAND'rf ROM A, A Fragrant Herbal Preventive. Prioo, One Shilling and Sixpence a Bottle, BHARLANU & CO.. opposlta Poßt-offlco. C>LEAKING-OUT iSALE OF J CUTLER*. THOMA3 SAMUEL, boms compelled to Clear out his Stock ot Cutlery ijicgnaejuiQMPl of the PBBMTniffii rffi'iirnfTnTlT iinu" |iiln'i iiiillillllllii|_ nl Beat Ivory Table and Jioanort Knives. Loot wood's and Johneon't) Best Pocket Knives. Bleotro-plated Korkn. Spoonp, Orneis, &o. Nevada and Nickel Silver Forks and Spoons, Superior Soleeors and Razors. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL. thomalPsamuel, i IMPORTER OV CUTLBR7. 46,.Queen-atreet (Oppoßlta Town Clock). ' FLO UK MILLS, . johlTTamb Has for Sale— 1 Fine Flour— in Sacks, 100's, and 50's, J. L. do. do. do. do. Silk dressed do. do. do. Wheat Meal do. do. do. Sharps Bran ■ i ! , owl Wheat " . 3 Oats < uits ( Fan*y do. ____ )FFIfeB: 35, jvekn smßs- Auckland. JOHN LAMB. Wm. McArthujr & CJo,, c AOCELAND. „ TO DKALBRB IN FANG? GOODS, EARTHENWARE, CHINA AND OLA I I AND GENERAL STOKKKEKPKF.a C Plain and Fancy Stationery a: r Perfumery and Toilet Soapi Brnanware and Combs Table and Pookel Cutlery B,P.anaß.M.«oatiß Iron Bedsteads MlrrOit und Fancy Fnrnlturo Oloofes. V» atohes, and Jowellerv r ! Tobacco, Olßare, ana Pipes " I Mnfclcal Instruments ". i Kurthen wire. Uhlna, and Glass Vaeaa, Flower-Rtandß, &o, Farian Ware, Plorares Panea, Hand B«ss», and Bsekotß OrioketiCß Appolntmente Lawn Tennis and Badminton AroLery and Croquet inaogrGwaw, Toniißo,



*-? —BSeqial A'dverMaementa. i I The New Zealand qompany having lkabbd for twenty ykars THS PEBMIBKS LATBLY OCCUPIED BY MR. ISAAC PHILUPS, QUEEN-STREET, INI'HNU OPHNING ON WEDNESDAY, 11th Instant, when NEW ZEALAND TWEEDS ONLY WILL BB MADE TO MEASURE. HAVING BBOUBBD 188 BKKVIOBfI MR. WM. JAQQB AS COTTBR (From Mossre. Honry Foole & Op., Savlllo Bow, London), A PERFKOT FIT C4N BE QUAHANTEED, Ah thorn will be no Credit given, there will be no Bad Debts, to tho Good Customers will not have to par for tho Had, whloh means a saving of 25 por cent., as it is generally known thero are no Tradespeople make bo many bad debts aa Tailors, ALL MATERIALS wir.L na THOROUGHLY BBBUNE. PATTERNS SBNT TO ANY PART Off MEW ZEALAND. NEW ZEALAND TWEEDS ONLY KEPT The Prices will range from MEN'S ALL PURE WOOL N. Z. TWEED TKOUSERB, 1&I6. MEN'S ALL PURK WOOL N. Z. TWEED SUITS. £1 6/. Joseph ]y/£osEs, MANAGER. Ye Royal Amethyst TTT Tf» ATTR AY, Velveteen. > T • XV | Ye Royal Amethyst 17a isn i<w Velveteen. 17Sl 180 >183- Yo Eoyal Amethyst QUEEN-STREET, Velveteen. , a 01781 DAILY OPENING UP Ye Royal Amethyst ma YoßoySSthyst NEW SEASONS Velveteen, GOODS Yo Royal Amethyst FOR Ytf ItoyS Amethyst AUTUMN fc WINTER. Ye Royal Ame'thyßt Novelties Velveteen. 1^ Ye Royal Amethyst r ' w Avn Velveteen. ol 1 Lt. UKljiiS, AND Ye Royal Amethyst FASHION, Velveteen. And a Display of Tasty Ye RvlfvetZ ttyßt Goods, will ba found Ye Royal Amothyst as usual Velvoteen. Ye Royal Amethyst Extraot from "Myra's Velveteen. Journal": — " Vklveteejt Yo Royal Amethyst Costumes are indiapens- Velveteen. ible as Walking Dresses., Ye Royal Amethyst The Royal Amethyst Velveteen. Velveteen is one which Yo Royal Amethyst will become a great favour-1 Velveteen. ite, tho colour being oxcol- Yo Royal Amethyst lent. Tho Royal Amethyst Velveteen. is distinguished by tho Ye Royal Amothyst peculiarity of having Velveteen. name stamped upon tho Ye Royal Amothyst selvedge of the Velveteen, Velveteen. where it can be easily see Ye Royal Amethyst The pile is perfectly fast, Velveteen. and is very clobo and flr Yo Royal Amethyst It is mado in all the b Velveteen. colours." Yo Royal Amethyst — velveteen. Th |g special Make op Yextoyal Amethyst velveteens has been v t7 eh! c i e6nW. t secured by W. R. for this Yo Royal Amethyst Markot. Every Yard YeßjySthyst SSSS&fikS.« Yeß™rlTothyst andquaUty." YeR^ ea?Ameth st WILLIAM R^TTRAY, Velvoteen. Draper, Clothier, Ye Royal Amethyst and Reiisierei: SILK MEHOEB, Registered. 178 to 182, QUEEN-ST. YOU CAN FURNISH YOUR HOUSE CHBAPIiT PROM garuok & oranwell's Fprhitpbb Warehouse. iron bkdsteauß- i 480 In stock now to se- QARLICK leot from jFrenoh, Halt Tester, Four Poaier, &ORANWELL BtumpCots,Chairßeds, Stretchers. Child's Bed- Queen-Bt.. Bteads with half aides, w ' Double Iron Bedsteads Auckland, from Ms to filO. SPRING MATTRABBKS Rowcllffe's Wire Spring GARUOK Mattrass, Stuffed Box & OKANWELL and Lath Matirass BEDDING ready for de- GARLICS! livery (to fit any Biz- KORAN WELL Bed steid) —Hair, Ka pok, Flax, Flook, Fibre GARLICS Mattresses. Feather & OKANWKLL Beds, Pillows and Bols ters, Palliasses; a large GARLIOK • atook al waya on hand. & ORAN WELL BEDROOM Furnituro- Groat variety of Wash- GARLIOK stands and Tables; KORAN WELL very pretty Queen Ann Marble-top Washstand GAKLTOK and Table, with glass & OR AN WELL attached; also varione ■ low priced patterns for GARLIOK ordinary rooms; Cheat as OK AN WELL of Drawers, Ward roboa. Toilet Glasses, GARLICK Immense stook. & OItANWBLL DINING. BITIING. and Drawing-room Furnl GARLIOK turo — ssultea In stcok & CR AN WELL very ohe»p, and Furni tuw for any room mado ' style to seleot from in AHufflcHffi? Bzp.DrnousLr, Importers direct from asq New York. AB KITOHKN FURNITURE THOBOUaHLT. Fenders and FlreiwM, ±auauuua"*- Carpets, Floor Cloths. ——— Linoleum, Matting, n . BTI ™ Chimney Glasse?, ftc »ARLIOK &Oi & CRANWELIi YOU oan Famish Qa«en-sfc, WBU' from the „ 4^«VI CltyHaUAroade Anokland. Important Announcement. MESSRS S. COOMBKS & CO. have again to make an announcement of the Purchase of a Large Btook. comprising that of Messrs J. COS GRiVB a CO,, and that havlnu Purohased the Goods at a Low Figure, no will be enabled to dispose of them to the pnblio at about JQS IN THE POUND. OR HALF ORIGINAL This atook la well known to be one ot the Largest, Cheapest, and Best Selected In or around Anokland, and Moimra a. Coombes and Co. have determined to dispose of It in ONS MONTH on the very favourable terms above mentioned. The Sale will commence on MONDAY NBXT, APRIL MTH. to tbe premises lately occupied by Messrs J, 3OSGRAVE & CO,, Queen-street. For Fuller Particulars, see Advertisement In mother column. S. COOMBES & C£7. ( QUEEtf-STBBET. jpHORNTON, SMITH AND FIRTE HAVE FOR SALE ; "Cr wn" . Flour, In Backs, lOC/8 and 60*0 Champion" do, do, dOi s'Cantab" fio, do, do, Sharps Branl FOWlWlWlrt



Special Advertisements. Boys' Suits Chimp aud Good Boys' Suits Cheap and Good Boys' Suits Cheap and Good Boys' Suits Cheap and Good j Boys' Suits Cheap and Good 1 Sloii's Suits (jheap and'Gooa Men's Suits Cheap and Good Men's Suits Cheap and Good Men's Suits Cheap and Good Men's Suits Choap and Good Cheap Blankots and Flannols Cheap Blankots nnd Flannols Cheap Blankots and Flannels Choap Blankots and Flannols Choap Blankots and Flannels 1 Hosiery Choap and Good Hosiery Choap and Goofl Hosiery Cheap and Good Hosiery Choap and Good Hosiery Choap and Wood Boat Valuo in Whito Shirts Host Valuo lv Whito Shlrta Bost Valuo in Whito Shirta Best Valuo in Whito Shirta Boat Value in WhUo Shirta Are now being sold Are now being sold Are now boing Bold Are now boing sold Are now being sold At tho Now Zealand At tho Now Zoaland At tho Now Zealand At tho Now Zoaland Clothing Factory Clothing Factory Clothing Factory Clothing Factory Clothing Factory 153 and 100, Qucon-stroot. J, FITZSIMONS, Branoh Managor, Mail notice. Mails will Clobr as urdbb :— THIS DAT. ' For Port Fltzroy, per Water Lily at i p.m. For Tryphona, per South Carolina, at i p.m. Monday, 9th Instant For Coromandel, per Coromandel, at 11 f 0 a.m. For Whltangl, Upper MUI, and Opotlkl, per Douulaa, at 3 p.m. For Tanranga. Ohlnomutn, and Opotlkl, per Glenelg, at 4 p.m. For RuHßoll, Eawakawa, Whangaroa, and Mon gonnl, per Wellington, at 1,30 p.m. For Qlsborno, Napier, oto., per Sontbern Cross, at S Dim. For Thames, per Enterprise, at 5.30 p.m. For Tairua and Levuka. per Clansman, at 1 P.m. Tuesday, 10th lnst. For TaranaU and Southern Ports, per Wanaka. at S a.m. For Walwors, Knwau, Omaha, and Matakana, per Rose Casey, at 10 a,m. For Whangsroi deads. Walcu, Whansarel, Kamo, and Mangapal. per lodo, at i p.m. Wednksday, llth lost. For Norfolk ißland, per Eoutfcorn Cross at 11 B.xn« For rrlonaiy islands and Samoa, per U.I.G.M, ship Oarola, at noon. Monday, 16ih Instant. For ffrioadiy Islands and Samoa, per Myrtle Tukiday, 21th tußtant. Por s b. City of New York, aa follows :- For Sandwioh lulandi. Unllea Uiatsi Of America. Canada, British Columbia. Central and South America, and British and Foreign West Indies, at 1 p.m. For United Kingdom and Continent of Bnrope, at 1 p.m. For monoy orders, registered lotters. and Newspaper*, at 11.30 a.m, Lato letters bearing ap extra fee uf idxpenoe, In addition to the postage, will bo received by the Mall Agent on board the steamer cp to the time of sailing. This mail wiii be due In London, on Mon day, Jnne. Itb, 1883. Hi B, Bias. Chief Postmaster. Chief Prwt-omoo. Anokland.



C^'\ m vm^' by tho courtesy of Captain A. P Dale, commander, will he open for public inspection every" Sunday and Inuriday a ft ern o 0 n until farther notice. The Devonport Ferry Company's