SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

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ARRIVALS.

LAST KVENIHQ.

Opotiki. schooner, Bassett. from Opotilu Ourey Prait, brigantine, Joss, from Timaru Kriemhilda schooner. Batlnirst, from Moogo-

Reward schooner. McDonald, from Mongonui Reliance, ketclv Haultain, from Thame3

TO-DAY. Wellington, 5.9., Farqohar, from Tauranga Glenelg, 5.8., Stephenaon, from Russell Waitaki. s.a., Crawford, from Whancarel Oatrmro, briuantine, Richards, from Kafbtonga

DEPARTURES.

LAST EVENING.

Taiaroa, s.s., Smith, for Dnnedln Macgregor.S.s.. Johnson, for Whangnrei Marshal a, flrigantine, Craig, for Oamaru Seabird, brigantint, .jiuiih, for Hokianga

IMPORTS.

Per Omarau : 40,000 dozen orangea. — C Bagley.

Per Oamarii from Rarotonga — 180,000 orangea.

Per Darcy Pratt, from Oamarn-100 sacks wheat. BGO sacks flour, 800 sacks outs. ;'i"o sacks bran.

Ex Darcy Pratt- 300 sacks flour (Red Lion brand), 200 sacks oats, 100 sacks bran.—G. W. Binney, '

Inwards Coastwisb.—Kriemhilda. from Mongonui, with 31,000fc timber ; Reward, from Mongonui, with 31,000 ft timber; Progress, from Whangapoua, with 30.000 ft timber ; Leo, from Whangarci, \i ith 25 tons coal.

Outwards Coastwise.—Reward, for Mon gonui; Reliance, for Thames; Columbia, for Kußsetl.

The brigantino Linda Webor has cleared at the Customs for Sydney via Mercury Bay.

The s.B. Wellington arrived from Tauranga at C.3oa.m. today with tiio following passengers: —Mesara Jos. Holmes, Boyle, Uraham, Black, Simpler,, Pinat, James, Dr Moore, Mr and Mrs Roy, Mesdames Clayton and Phillips, Aliases Clayton and Hori N«atai. Cargo: 300 Bheep, 7 sacks gum.

Tlw brigantine Scabirtl sailed thia morning (or Hokianga.

The schooner Opotiki arrived from Opotiki last evening with 117 sacks maize, 299 sacks potatoes, 1 sack beans. 1 sack (ungus.

Tho schooner Julia Pryce left Rarotoiisu for an island cruise on the 12th instant.

Thoschoonor Queen arrived at Hokianga from Auckland yesterday.

The schooner Fanny Thornton loft Irbkianga /or this port yesterday.

Tho brigantlne Darcy Pratt arrived from Timaru at midnight of yesterday, after a smart passage of six days.

The schooner Marion arrived at tho Thames from the South yesterday.

The barque Notero is loading at Newcastle for Lytteiton, where she will rcoeive a cargo of grain for Auckland.

The 8,9. Waltaki arrived from Whangarol at 10 o'clock last evening, with tho fol lowing passengers: —Misses McLood, MIiSOD, Wilson, and Chambers; Mesdamcs Ross and Raynor j Messrs Bond, Mitchell, Fairburn, Mitchel, Large, Jonfcs, Gibson. Still, John Wilson, Raynor, and Yatc3.

The brigantino Oamaru left Auckland for Rarotonga on March 25, and arrived there on April 6, after a twelve days passage. Left again for Auckland on Saturday, the 12th instant, at 6 p.m., and arrived here at I a.m. to-day, after a passage of 13} days, thug concluding the round trip in one month. Fine wcuthor and easterly winds prevailed during the voyage

The s.s. Glenelg arrived from Russell and Northern Ports at 8.30 a.m. to-day. Passengors: Messrs Blagiovo, Harrop, Potter. Johnston. Riley, Smith, Klolmrdson, B. Witt, Matthews, Shepherd, French. Williams, Bar ward (2). K. Lewis, Patorson, Jaggor. Knox (2), ICdmunds, Hart, Pierce, Birch. Rnslinell, Ture. and Reaata. Mosdamos Codling, Watson, Lang Hay ward, Anderson. Matthews, and Lamb, Misses Scott. Franklin. Paterson.Flanlgan, Mor gan, Mr and Mr3 Dixon, Mr and Miss Goffe", Cargo:—:o6 bnndlcs whalaboi-o, 9 casks oil, 101 cases gum, 2,50 sacks gum, 30 bags oysters, 2G isnses frait.

UNION COMPANY'S STEAMERS.

The following are the movements of Union steamers for tlio ensuing weekr—To arrive: Rotorua, from Taranaki, Tuesday, 10 a.m.; Manapouri, from Gisborne, Tuesday, 10 a.m.; Manaponri, from Russell, Thur day, 6 a.m.; Penguin, from Lyttelton, Fridar, To leave: Rotorua, for Taranaki. Tuesday, 11 a.m,; Mima pouri, for Russell, Tuesday, a p.m.; Manapouri, for Gtlsborne, Thursday, 12 noon.

THE STEAMER ROWENA AND BARGE KAURI IN COLLISION.

A preliminary inquiry into the collision which took place between the s.s. Rowena and barge Kauri, as relatod in our Thursday's Issue, was hold by Mr Hill, Collector of Customs, yesterday, bnt owing to pro»snro On our space, particulars wore unavoidably held over. Captain Norris's statement reSpeetiiitf the accident wo have already given, and there la nothing to odd on that point. On the other side it appears that the Kauri was bound from Kennedy Bay to Auckland with 'a full cargo of timber. Light baffling winds prevailed, so that she took twelve hours to go seven or eight miles. Off Port Charles the mptaia (Macdormott) *was below, and John Wnitaker was in chargo of tho wheol. The vessel was coming along slowly on her course when Whltaker saw a steamer's maat-hcad light This was about 20 minutes before the collision. Next saw the steamer's red light, and kept red to rod until tho vessels were within a length of each other. Sosine that the Teasels wera coming rather close tofietncT. he went for ward to inspect tho barge's lights and found them all right. Fearing a collision ho pnt the helm a starboard, but tho barge was going so slowly that sho had scarcely steerage way. and her bowsprit struck the steamer amidships, carrying away the latter'a bout, etc. It waß contended on behalf of tho Kauri that it was tljo steamor's place to give way, and that tho bargo had so little wind at tho time that it was impossible for her to got out of tho way. The man in charge of the wheel of 'he Rowena states that he saw no light until their own 10-* ---ont man drow his attention to it just before the vessels struck. The case will be further heard at the Police Count at an early date, before the Resident Magistrate and Captain Frator, Nauti cal Assessor.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

ARRIVAL. Douglas, s.e., Scott, from Waitara

The s.b. Douglas arrived from Waitara at 6 o'olock this morning with 24 head cattle, 131 sheep, and 2 cases butter. Sho leaves again for Waitara on Monday morning.

The s.s. Kangaroo leavos for Weetport to morrow morning.

Tho s.s, Hannah Mokau should arrive at the wharf about 5 o'clock today.

KAIPARA SHIPPING.

[BY TBLEGBAPH—OWN CORRESPONDENT.]

Heads, thisday.—The barque Palace arrived on the23rd; loads at Tauhau. Tills vessel was wired as Fairlie in error.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Waitara, this day.—Arrived: Argyle, from Onehunga, 8.15 a.m. Sailed: Argyle, for One hnnga, 10.35 a.m. . • Whanqakbi, this day. — Arrived: Mao gregor, from Auckland, 7 a.m.

The Bad and Worthless.

are never imitated or counterfeited. ThU Is especially true of a family medicine,and His positive proof that the remedy imitated is of the highest value. As soon B8 it had been tested and proved by the whole world that Hop Bitters was the purest, best; and most valuable family medicine on earth, many imitations sprang up ana began to steal the notices in wliioh the Press and tho people of the «ountry had expreesed the merits of H. 8., and in ovory way trying to Induce Buffering invalids to use their stuff instead, expecting to make money on the credit and good name of H. B. Many others started nostrums put up in similar style to H. 8., with variously devised names, in which the word " Hop " or ''Hops" were used in a way to induce people to believe they were tho same as Hop Bitters. All such pretended remedied or oures, no matter what their style or name is, and especially those with tho word "Hop" or " Hops " in their name, or in any waj connected with them or their name, are imitations or counterfeits. Beware of t*om. Touch nono of them. Use nothing but genuine American Hop Bitters, with a bunch or cluster of green Hops on the white label, and Dr. Smile's name blown in tho gmss. Trugfc nothing else. Druggists and CUemista are warned against dealing in imitations or counterfeits.

Chief Post-Office, Auckland.

Maim will Clobs as under t— Tins Day. For Sydney Island, per Bxploror, at I p.m. MOXBIT, 28th inst. For Waitara. etc., per Lalla Rookb. at 7.10 iv.ni. For YVaitara, otc, per Douglas, at 11 a.m. For Ooromondel, per Ceroinandel. at 11.30 a.m. For Thames, per Rotom&hana, at 3 30 p.m. For Tauranga, Ohinomutu, and Opotikl, por tHonoHf, at 4 p.m. For Russell, Kawakawn, Wnngoroa, and Mon gouul.per Wellington, at sp.m. For WMtlangi and Upper Mill, por Rowena, at 5 p.m. For Whangarei Heads, Knmo, AYhangarei, and Mangapat, por WaitiUd. at fl p.m. For Thames, per Anniu Milbank at 5.30 p.m. Tuesday, SOth Inst. Far Toranaki and Southern Ports, per Rotorua, at 7.40 a.m. For Waiwera, Kawau, Omaha, Matakana, Warkworth. etc.. per Rose Casey, at 10 a.m. For Russell and Kawakawa. per Mamipourl, at i p.m. Per s.s. Australia, as follows :— For Sandwiuh laiandß, United States 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 Eur«po. at 1 p.m. Jfor money orders, registered letters and newspapers, at 11.30 ».rm. Late lot tore, bearing an extra fee of six pence in addition to Ufo postage, will be recoired by the Hail Agent on board the steamer up to the time of sailing. This moil tflll be dbo in London on Sat urday, June 7. ISSI. The S.B. Tongariro will leav« Lyttelton for London, via Rio de Janlero, on Saturday, 3rd May. Expected passage from 48 to 42 days. S. B. BIBS, Chiaf Postmaster. Chief Post-otrtce. AuaaiiUKl.

Births.

BANCROFT.—On April 21st, at her residenco, Uppor Queen-street, the wife of John Ban croft of a daughter. CARTER. - On tho 17th April, at Victoria street, the wife of Mr W. H. Carter of a son. FORSYTE.~On April 23rd, at Napior-stroet, Auckland, tlio wifo of John Duncan Forsyte of a son. MORBISON.-On 21th April, at her residonce. Mary-strcot, Mount Eden, tho wito of John Morrison of a son. R'tBERTSON.-On April 16th., at New North Road, Mount Albert, the wife of It. S. Robert son of a son. VAILK.—On April 23, at Tlio Ave»ue, ICaran gahape Road, tho wifo of Samuel Vail© of a aaughtor.

Marriages.

BARTLEY-FISHER.-On April 9th, 18SI, at tho residence of the bride's parents, Cook street, by Rev. J. Robertson. Clement Bart- Icy, of Auckland, to Ellen Usher, of Auck land. BRIDGMAN-SAUNDERB.-On April 32nd, at Mount Eden, by the Rer. S. Macfarlane, William R. Bridgman to Ann Elizabeth Saundeis. KILLIP-BEACH.-On April 19th, ISSI, nt tho residence of Mr T. Kllliji, son,, Brighton, Par noil, Joseph Killip to Kate Beach, by the Rev. W. G. Parsonson. ' VEROOE—IMPKY.-On April 21st. Richard Barrett, eldest eon of R. Vercoe, to Harriet, third daughter et the lute M. Impey. Both of Auckland. — Thamos and Homo papers please copy.

Deaths.

BLACK.—On April 2l>, at tho Whau' Asylum. Alexander Black; aged 39. Tho funeral will leavo tho Whau Asylum at 2 p.m. to-morrow (Sunday). Friends'please meet at the junction of Ponsonby and Great North Roads, at 8 p.m. In deference to tbo long expressed wish of the deceased, the family will not go into mourning. CRAIG.-On April 26, 188*. at her daughter's residence, Elizabeth Craig, relict of the late Josoph Craig; aged 70. The funeral will leavo Arthur-street. Pon- Bonby. to-morrow (Sunday), at four o'clock. Friends will please attend. GUAHAM.-On April 26,1881. at his Into resi dence, Cook-Btreet, John Johnstone Graham; aged 68 years. The funeral will leavo his late residence, tc -morrow, Sunday, at 3.30 o'clock, Friends will Dleaßß attend the funeral. "Sydney Horning Herald" and Melbourno "Argus please copy. May his soul rest in peace. HYNES.-On April 28. at her late residence, Garfleld-Btreot, Parnell. Ann, relict of the late Edmund Hynea; aged 77 years. The funeral will Iravo her late residence on Monday, at 3 o'clock. Friends will please accept this invitation, POTTER.—On April 25, at tho regldenco of her son-in-law, Mr George Stalnton, corner of Graf ton and Ky her Pass Roads, Maria Potter; acred 91 years. Tho funeral will leave the above address to-morrow (Sunday), April 27th, at half-past 2 p.m. for Symonda-streot Cemetery. Friends pleaßo receivo this invitation.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

ABBIL 20, 1884.

Abbott's Opora House— " Youth," a spectacu lar Drama, 7.45 p.m. Working Mon's Club^-Now Zealand Seamen's Union*. 7.30 p.m.

Young Men's Christian Association—Devo tional and Address, 7.30 p.m Lome-street Hall—Dean's Promenade Concert and Ball, 8 p.m.

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

SATURDAY, APRIL 26, 1884.

For the cause tost Jocks assistance, For the wrongtbat needs reaistanoe. For the future in the distance. And the fteoi that we am do.

Tue report of the Conoraission appointed to inquire into the working of the Western Pacific OrderS'in-Council reached the polony by tho Suez mail two days ago.- The evidence it contains of gross abuses in the labour traffic is of so striking a character that much of the original prejudice against the report will be overcome. It appears that the utrocltlos committed by labour vessels have besn made the subject of complaint to the British Government by Baron Plessen, German Charge d'Affaires in % England. He alleges that though these vessels are " regularly accompanied by Government officers whose business it is_ to see that the colonial regulations respecting the engage ment and transport of tho Polynesian labourers.are carried out," yet "instances are not wanting, according to communica tions in the hands of the Imperial Govern ment, in which the natives, who are designa ted free labourers, have been brought on board against their will, and are detained there by force." "Naturally," says Boron Plessen, " such natives do not remain volun tarily on board, but h&vo to be narrowly watched; when, as is very frequent, escapes are attempted, the crew make use of their firearms, and if the pursuit, is followed up ob shore bloody conflicts often ensue." A report from Commandant Karchpr to toe German Admiralty wMcfr .accompanies Boron Plesaen's report alleges th at the lives of German Bottlers'an the islands are '.endan gered in eoneMjnenga of the ijatires, "ign'or

ant of tho distinction between various nationalities, seeking to avenge a wrong inflicted on them upon tho first person in their presence." He further declares that, "If only a part is truo of what the Consul told me, and what lias been recounted to me by others, then the labour recruiting is simply slave dealing. Accord ing to these accounts the captains not only buy the people from the chiefs for lire arms, and even breech-loading firearms and ammunition, but entice the people who come alongside in their canoes to barter on board, and then detain them, or they even steal the ereiv of a canoe which they meet with at sea." It is fair to state that the Commissioners express the opinion that " A resort to force, at ull events on the part of English recruiters, to secure labourers is now of very rare and excep tional occurrence amongst those islands which are most frequented, and which have hitherto formed the chief sources from which labour has been supplied."

The Rev. H. A. Robertson, a missionary just returned from Erromango, says : " Tho recruiting is virtually a matter of purchase. He had seen men paid for by ' presents' of muskets to chiefs or friends; theso being accepted, the men are, according to native etiquette, under a moral obligation to enlist as desired."

Tho report of the Commission states that: " The purchase of recrnits is undoubtedly common under various forms; nor is it denied by tho lubour agents, who, indeed, say openly that it is essential to the con tinuance of the traffic That

women are (especially in the Line islands) recruited avowedly for immoral purposes is undeniable."

Another very grave charge made in tlie report is that of negligences in returning time-expired recruits to their proper homes, some being lnndod among enemies, thus forfeiting their lives. The mor tality among the labourers is also extra ordinary. Dr, MacCJregor, Chief Medi cal Officer of Fiji, given tho result of his visit to seven plantations on the Rewa River ; on one CBtate he found tho Polynesian labourers dying at the rate of 750 per 1,000 a year, tho immediato causo of mortality being dysontery, induced by ex posuro and bad diet. The Kov. 11. A. Robertson deposes that out of GOO natives recruited at Erromango for Queensland only 200 ever came back.

Xlicso shocking statements will cause as much indignation in tho colonies as they can possibly havo done at Home. Colonists, us a body, have beon accused of sympathis ing with the abuses of tho labour trallic, but no more foul libel was ever tnudo upon Englishmen. Any wise measure that will place the traffic undor proper restrictions and protect the natives will bo wolcomod. Tho recommendations of the Commission are that the traffic bo placed entiroly under Imperial control ; that the High Commissioner's oflico bo separated from the Governorship of Fiji, and that five ' Deputy Commissioners bo ap pointed—one for South Now Guinea; one for North Now Guinea, Now Britain, and New Ireland j ono for Now Hebrides, and ono each for tho South and North Solomons and adjacont groups, and that annual visits bo made to tho Lino Islands, Gilbojt, Elliee, Caroline, and Marshall Groups ; tho High Coinmi«sUmer to bo fur nished with a steam yacht of considerable tonnage, and each Deputy Commissioner with a sailing boat of irom five to twenty tons. Enlarged powors over British sub jectsareproposed for tho High Commissioner and naval officers. Tho proposed system would prove costly odour)) ftnd arbitrary enough to put down labour abuses, and we aro almost inclined to think that the sug« gested alternative of complete prohibition of tho Polynesian labour traffic is tho prcforable remedy, leaving tho Island and Queensland planters to procure coolie labour. The unbearable tyranny of tho ir responsible officers which tho Commissioners desire to croato, unless some simple form of appeal from their oppressions were •pro vided, would probably do moro injury to tho legitimate island trade (throwing it into foreign vessels) than tho labour traffic is worth. These recommendations ought not to be carried into effect until they have beon fully considered by the Parliaments of the several colooiea which are chiefly affected, and which are quite as capable of dealing with the subject as the Colonial (Mice in London is. Tlio trade of the throe princi pal colonie3 engaged in the Pacilic trado is stated in tho report to bo thus appor tioned :—

Vessels. Crew. Tonnage. Queensland .. ..51 S?J 8,803 New South Wales .. 13S 2.391 18,! HiT» New Zealand .. .. 132 2,118 50.U1

Corporal Punishment In Schools.

Withoct going tho length of saying that all corporal punishment, oven of very young children, is wrong, it maysafoly boallinned that an oxceps of the rod, or an injudicious use of it, ia just as likely to "spoil the child " as is the total abolition of tho healthy instrument of correction. Tho caso under the consideration of the City Schools Committee last night, involving a serious complaintogainsttho head-master of Nelson street public school, is one which aptly illustrates tho point wo are seeking to elucidato, Tbo facts seem plain and un deniable. A little girl named Hicks was kept at home to assist hor mother on wash ing day, and despite the fact that sho next day took a written note explaining tho causo of absence, she was severely caned by Mr Brabazon, whoso " ono or two slight slaps " were sufficient to render swollen and dis coloured the little one's tender hands. Tho girl's mokher, on calling to remonstrate with the teacher, was not very civilly re ceived, and a threat was used that tho child would be whipped every time she was kept at home. A natural risult of this was that tho mother resolved not to a:Jow her child to go to school at all, rather than have her submitted to such unjust and cruel treatment. Tho whipping, whether severe or otherwise, was }n thecircumstances unjustifiable, stupid, and cruel ; and any teacher who would on principle administer such punishment does not deserve to hold his placo for a single day. Tfife effects of that kind of discipline on the child nature is incalculably mischievous—souring the disposition, confusing all ideas of right and wrong, and giving a distaste for education. We are willing to believe that Mr Brabazon did not act deliberately in administering the punishment complained of, but it is scarcely less excusable to have done so in a moment of passion or irritation. In his explanation, Mr Brabazon does not help his case when he tries to justify Mb aption, by stating that the girl Hicks was very frequently absent and on the occasion in question brought tho excuse "two days successively, although she with others was warned not to bring them." When pupilsaronecessarily absent at the call of their parents, and such is duly certified, no teachjer has a right to adminis ter the cane. He may have a praiseworthy zeal fpr the cause of education, and interest in the advancement of the "young idea," but he is egregiously wrong if he tries to correct irregular attendance of the kind instanced by caning the child. However much on educational grounds the teacher may deplore frequent absences, his plain duty is to receive tho excuses offered by parents; the work of " compulsory officer " Jails upon other shoulders, when deemed necessary. The City Schools Com mittee have taken a moderate view of the circumstances in reminding Mr Brabagon of the regulation that " Children should not be unnecessarily punished;" thpy might well have gone further and stated tpat they considered the whipping of the girl Hicks camp within that category. TJ>e public ought also to be assured th.at punishment is not administered on such a principle in the public schools as a wftoje, but that justice tempered wjth mercy, not harshness aggravated by irritation, is the rule in the treatment of our youth. We do not imagine that the Board of Education, at the request of the Committee, wilj be able to "provide some betti-r discipline than beating j" we rather trust to the humane feeling of tlje teachers that they will use the rod wjthparefui discrimination and true corrective effect. _ ;

The Revision Court will sit on Monday at noon for the revision of tho City Burgess Roll. Persons whoso names do not appear on the roll through non-payment of rates, may have their names inserted provided they pay the amounts due up to J.l o'clock on Monday, The Municipal Corporations Act, 1876, provides (saofc. 43) that in the following oases only objections may tp made to the Burgess Roll:—(1) That the name of a person on the Valuation Roll does not appear on the Burgess Roll. (2) That the value of any property on the Valuation Roll is not correotfy stated on the Burgess List. (3) That the name of any person is on the Burgess which ia not on the Valuation Roll. (2) That any person on the Burgess List Is not entitled to tho number of votes, or is entitled to a greater number of votes than stated on the Burgess LUt. (5) That any person is included in the Burgess List who has not paid all the rates which he is liable to pay before the 3lst DeoembßF previous. Wo have heep yp, questoil to remind bnrerosses that tho Revision Court has no" power to biter decisions of .the Jiulgo of the' Assessment Court.' " '. "■"' ":' "'

The attencVico at the Society of Arts Exhibition yesterday was very satisfactory. A little ovor £40 was taken at the door*, which ia rather in excess of tho first day's takings last year. About 400 persons paid a shilling each for admission, the balance of the takings being made up of payments for season tickets. Tho Exhibition iH open this evening from 7 till 9 o'clock. Aftor the close of the Exhibition, a slight excesfl was found in tho cash box. If any visitor suffered loss by tendering the wrong coin, he should communicate with the secretary. This evening Mr Hunter's band will be in attendance.

A patient at the Lunatic Asylum named A. Black died yesterday afternoon of epilepsy. He was the son of tho old Auck land identity—Mr Alexander Black —one of the "three Sandies."

On Saturday next a dingy race for £10 a sido will tako place between Messrs Sulli van and Bailey. Mr A. Wmbrick is build ing a new boat in which Sullivan is to row the race.

The new edition of Mr Domett's poem, "'Ranolf and Amohia," with 120 pagos added, describing Ranaly's education, was burned in tho lire at tlio premises of Paul, Keegan, and Co. Mr Domett had roceived twenty-live copies, mid it is hold in law that this constitutes delivery of tho wliolo edi tion ; so that tho lob.s falls on the author. Of tho twenty live copies saved two are in Now Zealand.

By the kind permission of Miss Crisp (Lady Superintendent)and Dr. Bond (House Surgeon),the nursing stall'of tho Auckland District Hospital gave a service of song in No. 1 Ward last evening,which was highly appreciated by the patients. Nurse Stool presidod at tho harmonium. " A Patient" writes expressing tho hopo that theso enter tainments may become more frequent, and bo tho moans of cheering up many nick people

Considerable anxiety in felt at tlio ThaniCH for tlio safoty of tho lads Allom and Spencer, who, it may bo remembered, called hero after n porilous cruise along tho coast about a week ago, and shortly after put to sea again, witli tho avowed intention of proceeding to the Thames. Wo statod when referring to their escapade boforo that thoy would probably return to the Great Barrier, where thoy left a companion several days previously, and now that thoy appear that thoy have cithor boon lost or have found their way to tho Harder.

By telegram from Christchurch, wo loam Hint Messrs YVonton and Allan Holmes have reported favourably to His Honor tho Acting Chief Justice upon tlio legal attain ments of tho following candidates for ad mission to Now Zealand Courts :—.J. W. Ponnofathor, banister, admitted olsowhero; Richard, Butt, and Galbraitu, solicitors, admitted olsowhero ; Levio nnd Buckland, colonial students, ns barristers; Gribbon, Skerrett, Kirk, Kennory, Huultain, Frank lin, Moorhouso, Sinclair, Dignan, Double day, Hnlladay, Richmond, Milno, and Stan ford, also oolonial students, as solicitors. Tho last two irentlemon, who claim to hold tho degree of LL.B., woro examined merely in Now Zealand law and practice Thcro aro four Auckland uamos in tho above list, viz., Messrs W. F, liucklind, G. A. Grib bon, Walter Dignan, and J. F. Jlaultain.

Tho following have boon declared success ful competitors in connection with Auck land Bowling Club, viz.: —Club Cup: Mr E. A. Mackochliio. Lowlbsoh's Cup : Air J. Chadwick. Miller's Bowls :Mr John Kirkwood. Subscription Cups : Messrs John Ross, John Reid, Dr. Wnlkor, J. Miller (skip).

At tho annual meeting of tho Auckland Football Club last evening, Mr Thomas Henderson was elected captain ; Mr A. M, Bealc, seorotary and treasurer ; Messrs Carter, Lees, Stewart, Moginio, and O'Connor, committoo-men. Messrs Thomas Henderson and Carter wore appointed delegates to tho Association. Tho follow ing now mombors woro elected: —Mews Still, Blair, Carroll, Mathieson, Bond, Reid, Cooko, Benlo, Bamliold, Robins, Harvoy, Duncan, Georgo, Pcnn, Chambers, Kirby, Mills, and Hickoy.

Tho Ponsonby Rogntta Committee mot at tha Secretary's offieo at 4..')0 p.m. ycslor day, whon tho doounon of tho umpire (Mr Stodart), tliat tho protest entered by Pon sonby in tho whaleboat rnco ahoiiltl bo sus/ ijiinoil, was ignored, and ofter a Rood deal of discussion, it wot agreed tliat tho race shpukl bo rowed over again. Wo understand thnt tho Ponsonby and Waite mnta crows have arranged to decide tho dispute in the mannor proposed on Satur day afternoon noxt.

At Sydney, last work, a court-martini was held on board 11.M.5. Nelson, under tho presidency of Captain Dalo, of 11.M,5. Diamond, when the following cases were tried and doalt with :—A lioutcnant of H.M.S. Miranda, charged with beingdrunk, was dismissed tho ship, and doprived of eighteen tnopths1 seniority. A Htoker named Seymour, of 11.M.5. Miranda., was sontonced to two years' imprisonment for insubordinn? tion, a sentenco carrying dismissal. A marino named Keats, for disobodienco, was sentenced to ono yenr's hard labour. A seaman named Ward, for desertion, was scntonced to eighteen months' Imprison mont.

Tho "llerald" statps this morning that tho proposed gweopstakes race between twenty-feet npon sailing boats has fallen through because " tho ownor of tho Dream does |iot feel disposed to enter." Wo aro aasurpd that this statement is incorrect, and that Mr I'arqnhar is ready at any time to take part in such an ovent.

At tho annual meeting of tho Auckland Rugby Union Football Association last nieht, tho Newton, Gordon, and Albert Clubs were admitted to rank assonior cluba. Thp following financial statement was sub mitted :—Receipts : Honorary members, £17 7s ; club's subscriptions, £10 10s ; Tau ranga match, £48 3s (id ; Southern tour/ £260 0s 6d ; Domain ground, banks' match, £1 : T. Henderson, jun., advance South, £1 Os 9d ; Bindon testimonial surplus, HsCd: total, £339 5s 3d. Expenditure : Advertis ing, stationery, stamps, and telegrams, £1,3 10s 7d ; general expenses, £10 17s Gd ; Tauranga match, £37 13s 3d; Southern tour, £2079c1; donation to banqtipt, £G 15sGd; balance, £3 7s 8d: total, £339 5s 3d. Officers were elected as follows :—Patron : His Excolloney tho Governor. President : His Worship the Mayor (Mr W. R. Wad del). Vico-Presidcnts : Hon. B. Mitchel son, Messrs J. M. Clark, W. S. Wilson, <3ravps Ajckin, A, Heather, A. Dovoro. 11. Brett, Jj. Coupland. Secretary :Mr C. E. White. Treasurer :Mr R. Graham, jun,

In a letter from Mr Domott, autjior of "Ranolf and Amohia," to Sir George Grey, the Now Zealand poet describes a vicit to the Poet Laureate. He says: " I paid a very interesting visit in November last to Tennyson at his place, Aldworth,near Hasle mero, Surrey—tho place itself being in Sussex. If you see Harper's " Monthly Magazine " ypu will find in tho December number somo views of the house, &c., portraits of his wife and sons, &c. . . ,

Hallam (T.s oldest son) soeiped manager of tho house, Mrs Tennyson being an invalid, and Tennyson n 0 doubt not caring to bp bothered with it. Mrs Tennyson is a roost amiable, cheerful, jind, I qan't help saying, dear old creature—so gentle, intelligent, and, to use a phrase, is fond of using sywpatka. The son is a nice, frank, young fellow. There was only an old maiden lady —pld frien.4 pf tl)6 famjly—a iVliss Boyle, there besides, so we were just six in all, and it was all delightfully unceremonious and familiar. "Don't dress," sajd Tennyson, "tp-day before djnnpr." I had ono pr £wo quipt confidential chats of a )it,erary and poetical character with the "great bard," and think him quite natural, frank, and unaffected, with out any particle of vanity, however quietly and propprly proud hp may bo. I was glad to see how !' well he wears," as the phrase is. A tuft of curly hair on each side of his lofty bald head—quito brown, hardly a hair turned, thick moustacho, scarcely changed either, bpard quitp grey towards thp en<l. He looked thin find a little shrunken at first, but his face and eyes seomed to relax and expand as our cpnvevsation grew more familiar and piutuajly interesting. Pn l|is beinjj made a pper the other day. I wrote him my feelings about it, of course com plimentary, though not over estimating the distinction as conferred on one of his reputation. His reply (last wepkj v.'as short and sweet, I think. Tennyson takes long wolka of five or six miles every day—on which j,unfortunateiy,eoiikl notitenompany him, being dead lame still from that stupid accident q( mine in May last (kneecap, muscles.or tondona inteynally damaged). I manage, however, to stump along (Hue a Piable Botfeu;c on two sticks, or rather ono stick and an umbrella used as such Jabout two miles every day. Tennyson, perhaps you know,istwo years older than myself and threo than you." It is' a rathei interesting circumstance? in connection with the fore going letter, and one of which Mr Domett was unaware, that the Miss Boyle, men* tionpd as Air Hallam Tennyson's intended bride, was a daughter of the gentleman who held the office of private aooretary to Sir George Grey when Governor ofCapeQqlony, Mjsa Boyle was then about three years old, and was a groat pet of Sir George's. She afterwards sent him a little souvenir of her affection, which he still preserves.

Announcements of Sunday services will bo found in tho usual column. The Roy. W. H. H. Jorvois, M.A., will preach in the morning at St. Paul's, and in tho evening at St. Matthew's. Anniversary servicos at Arch Hill Wouleyan Church. Special address to young persons in the afternoon by Mr C. E". Button. Anniversary sermons at tho United Methodist Free Church; also at the Devonport Wesleyan Church ; service at Theatre Royal at 8 p.m. Our readers will notice that the. afternoon service in tho Primitive Methodist School room, Upper Pit'-3tree f! is discontinued, and a morning service is held instead.

Tho quarterly communication of the Provincial Grand Lodge, North Island, was held last evening in the Freemasons' Hall, Princes-street, Brother Sir Frederick Whitaker, R.W., Provincial G.M., in tho chair; Brother M. Nicol acting as substi tute P.G.M.; Brother J. Slator, P.G.S.; Brother W. McCulloch, P.G.S.W.; Brother Ellison, P.G.J.W. ; Brother Dr Walker, organist, and others. Tho following were duly installed by Brother M. Niccol, viz., Brother McLaron, P.G.A. ; Brother K. B. Symonds, P.G., Biblo Bearer ; and Brothor Greonnway, President of tlio Board of Stewards. The following brethren wore electod member* of the P.G. Committeo :— R.W.M. Lodge St. Andrew, EWJI, Lodge Maiuikau, and Brothers I. M. Mc- Culloch and P.M. Ellisson. It wan notified to the brothron that a dispensation had bocn granted by tho P.G. Lodge to "erect" and consecrate a lodgo under tho Scottish Con stitution at To Aroha, on Tuesday, May 13. The Lodgo was closed at ton o'clock.

A lecturo on " Tho Tabcrnaelo" was delivered at tho Young Men's Christian Association Rooms by the Roy. J. S. Hill last evening. Tho chair was occupied by Dr. Kendordinc, and there was a very con sidorablo auditory. Tho lecturer gave a highly interesting account of tho Jewish Tabornaclo, mid illustrated the discourso with diagrams, etc. A collection taken up ut tho close realised £lt 2s lid. At the usual meeting this ovoning of tho Association Mr Hill will continue tho subject.

Apropos of '• A Nicht wi' the Jacobites," rocently given by tlio Kennedy Family, wo may montion that there in at presont in Auckland, at the Star Hotel, a gentleman whoso name will intarost Highlanders— John McLachlan, of MoLaehlan, tho 23rd chief of tho clan. His greatgrandfather, Colunol McLachlaii, of tlio united clans of McLachlan and McLean, was tho first olKcer killed at Ciillodcn, and liis riderlces stood, returning to tlio eastlo, gavo tho first intimation of tho sad fato of hi* rider. To this day they show the "dun horso's Btablo" in tlio ruing of Castle Laoblan, which was bombarded by a frigate gout up Loch Fyno in 1747. Tho ostato was confis cated, but popular tradition says was returned bocauso tho judgo thought It was a joke when the crier called tlio enso, " Lachlan McLachlan, Esq., of MoLaehlan Castlo, Lachlnn, Stratlilftohlan." However that may havo boon, Mf.ljiclilnn still enjoys hia patrimony, and is now "doing "Now Zealand. Wo understand ho leaves per mail steamer for 'Prisoo on Tuosday next, carrying with him a hijjli opinion of our country and ite sconory.

To.tho Editor: Sir, —In connection with tho approaching football trip to Sydney, I hour that Whitcsldo intends to leave Now Zealand and remain in N.S. W. I think that it would only bo a graceful act on the part of tho various athletic societies ho has been connocted with to raise aonio sort of a testimonial for him. ilo has always given a fair run in the sports, nnd as a footballor is tho beat wo havo ever had. Trusting nonio one will move in tho matter—l am, &c, Emm.

To tho Editor ; Sir,—Will you kindly allow me to corroot an error that appearod in your lost insuo.f Amongst the scintilla tions it is stated that " Tho Now Zealand Accident Ineuranco Company paid claims on 27-1 accidents, fatal and otherwise, tho compensation amounting to £2,3-13 2» Gd." Thin is a long way short of tho mark. Tho Aeeidont Company last yoar really paid claims on (ill non fatal, and G fatal acci dent*, amounting to £6",831 19s 3d. During tho four years tho Now Zealand Accident Insurance Company has been in operation they liavo paid 1,434 claims amounting to just under £13,000.-—I am, &c, P. A. E. Ed.MIiVTON', Acting Mnnngor.

At tho regular mooting of tho Harbour Board on Tuesday noxt Mr Lamb istomovo

—"Tliat tho resolution adopted afc a meot jng of tho Board held on tho Ist day of April, 1885, to tho efl'eot 'That tho main sower bo extended on tho line marked A A on tho plan " bo now rescinded with tho view of a rccoiifiderution of tho whole matter." Mr Aickin is to move nt the same moetinjr, ''That a spwinl committee, consisting of Messrs Waddel, Clark, Winks, Lamb, McKon/.io, Owen, and tho movor, bo ap pointed to inquiro into tho matter of drainage, «nd deposit of silt as affecting tho harbour, and that thoy bo authorised to expend a sum not cscccding i'iiO in acquiring tho necessary data."

Tljo last of tho city endowment propor tion in tho heart of the city will be oflcred for 50 years' lease by Mr (1. W. Binney on tho "21st of next month. They comprise tho whole of section 35, witli frontages to Symonds, Wakef'cld, and Mount-streets, admirably Buited for private residences, commanding delightful views of tho city, harbour, North Shore, &c. Tho allotments aro largo, and some ot thorn drained from street line. The terms aro liberal, onotthird tho value of tho building on tho ground at tho oxpiry of the leaso being paid for by tho Corporation. At the same timo will be offered five largo Qllo.tin.cnts situate on the upper fido of Picton-atroot, commanding lovely viowe. This street has lately boon formed, drained, kerbed, &.C.

Tomorrow oveninx will bo tho last op^ portunity of hearing tho Rev. W. 11. 11. Jervois, whose sermons havo made so much impression in Wellington as well as hero, for tho rev. gentleman returns to England, wo aro told, by tho mail stoamor Australia on Tuesday next, Mr Jervois will preach at the G.3oserviceat St. Matthew's Church, when, as tho occasion is an exceptional ono, and tho sermon on n special subject—the ronpvation of ono of tho oldest church buildings in our city—we have no doubt thoro will bo a crowded congregation to wish him "God-speed."

Tho monthly inspection of tho Devonport Naval Artillery took place last night at the Dovonport Hall. Theroworo present6l all told, Major Sheppard was highly gratified, and complimented the corps on its rapid advancement. At tho close of the parade, Captain Bennett presented to Mr James (who has boon until recently First Lieu tenant) a handsome gold locket with sword and diamond affixed thereon. On tho locket there was engraved tho following words :— " Presented to Lieutenant C. F. James by theDevouport Naval Artillery, lSb4." Mr James, it will be remembered, resigned in favour of Mr W. H. Fenton, solely on ac oount of pressure of business, ho boinw utterly unable to givo tho time ho desired to fulfil the duties of the office, and the members of tho corps havo taken tho first opportunity of testifying to the services he rendered and expressing their regret at his having resigned. At tho meoting held after inspection, Lieutenant Wynyard re signed, and proposed Mr Charles I)acre,who was elected to (ill tho vacancy.

At the annual meeting of tho Onehunga Perpetual Land, Building and Investment Socioty held on Thursday evening last, the following report was read : At the closp of thp tenth year of the Ssciety'a operations, your directors havo to report a steady in crease of business. There are now 152 in vestors, holding 1,445 sh.aves, which have hoen credited wjth interest at tho rate of 8 per pent, amounting to C1.G23 4s lid. The reserve fund has still further increased by £158 2s Id, and now stands at £705 9s 3d. After making provision for those amounts in aecpidaneo with th,o rules, thero remains a balance of profit of £413 Gs 9d, out of whjph your directors recommend a bonus of five per cent, on all sharosentitled. There aro now 24)5 mortgages current, and no claim has yot boon madp on thp reserve fund. The statement of rocoipts and oxpondituro was as follows :—Receipts : Fees, £55 Is 0d; fjues, amount receivoc', £2448; subscription on investing shares, i' 0,117 4s ; repayments on mortgages, £5,92S 19s 2d; of loans on shares, £579 ; deposits, debentures issued, £3,90Q105; industrial branch, £1,611 lls Sd; insurance premiums repaid, ±'3 | in terest on loans, £505 15s 3d ; books, pass books sold, U 1?I sundries, £0 10s 6d: total, £18,738 17a \d, Disbursements • Fees, survey expenses, £15 15s Od \ leans on mortgage, £8,612 10s 6d; on investing shares, £i)GG; deposits, dpbontures paid off, £2,744; interest on debentures, £136 10s Id ,- industrial branch, withdrawals, $1,909 19s 9d ; interest on paid-up and withdrawn shares, £1,327 9s Gd ; bonus on ditto, £288 Is ; withdrawals under rule 72. £800 0s 6d ; insurance, progress payments for re-build ing, £511 14s 7d I premiums advanced, £4 7s; sund-ic?, £l 9 ss6d ; charges, Secretary, aijdit, books, directors, advertising, prints ing, and current oxpenses, £382 6's lid j bank overdraft, 28th February, 18S3, re. paid, £226 12s j balance at credit, £1,177 18s Id i total, £J8,?38 17s Id. The reoom. mendations in the report wore assented to, and tho rotiripg directors, Mesars Barstow, Brierly, and Hill, wore re-elected. Messrs J. Waymouth and P. Clark were appointed auditors,

A sailing raco botween tho open sailing boats Ely (Warman) and Vio (Bailey) started at 1.30 p.m. to-day, and waa pro ceeding when wo went to press, when the Vie had a good lead and promised to win easily. The stakes were £10 a-eido.

Two typographical errors appeared in Mr Fode'rli's letter on olive growing last night. Instead of suglia read puglia, and in place of lignola read pignola.

An entertainment in aid of St. Benedict's Church Fund w advertised to be held in the Newton Athemoum on Monday next.

Can't Prkacii Good.—No man can do a good job of work, preach a good sermon, try a law suit well, doctor a patient, or write a good article when lie feels miserable and dull, with sluggish brain and unstrung nerves, and none should make tho attempt in such a condition whon it can be ro easily and cheaply removed by a little Hop Bitters. Look for.

Mr Horace Dean's weekly concert and quadrille party takcß place this evening at the Lome-street Hall. Tho price o£ admission has been reduced to 2a per double ticket: sinßle tickets, is fid. The entertainment begins at 8 o'clock, closing at 11.30.

The grand sacred and secular concert by members of the Ponsonby Choral Bociety will bo given on Monday evening next in the For. sonby Oddfellows' ilall, under the conductor Bhiu of Hen- Schmitt. Tho several practices luive been satisfactory. The programme of tlio concert appears* in tho present iS3UO of tlio bTAK, and is of <i very attractive character. Mrs Woolloy will aufiompany, and will perform a planoforle'Bolo. The soloists aro Mra Upton, Slisßoß Culpan, Henderson. Main, McMillan, and Messrs Edwards and Taylor. A string quartette will be rondorod by Messrs C. and J, Hemus, F. Kdger, and Clough. Tho Society will slnff half-a-dozen choruses. The concert is anticipated with pleasure, and is likely to realise expectations.

The now Wilson is tho only now stylo Sewing Machine. All othors in Btock.-D. & CIIAMIIERS.—[ADVT.] £31

Bicycles, unequalled for finish, price, and quality, at Shakopoar and Co.'s (opposite tho Market), (Juoen-ascot.—[Advi-J.

Contracts taken for all kinds of concrete worlc, lariro or small, and eatiinutos and other Information given to tbouo wishing to do their own woiik.—John Wilson and Co., 75, Queen street.—[ADVT.]

English Lover Watches packed and Bon} pout frco to any part of Now Zealand on receipj; of P. 0.0. for £3 10a. A stamped euarantoo en closed.—A. O. Bartlott, IN. Quoon-Btreot. Chronometer and Watchmaker (opposite Theatre Hoyal). established 22 youre.-(ADVT.J

Porambulators and carpets, reversible blcyelo wheol and other kinds of ponuubulatora lust opened from £1 to £7. Now designs In Jrußsoll and tapestry carpets. Furnish your houao throuebout from CHirliclrund CrauivoU v City Hull Furnishing Warehouse, Quoen-mrect -lAnvr.l .

SUDDEN DEATH.

A youN'o lady, 13 years of ago, namod Bertha Fripp, diod suddenly at Pon sonby this morning. At an early hour sho was found in bed insensible Dr. Dawßon was sent for hurriedly, but arrived only to iiud that her death hod already occurred. Dr. Dawson says the cause of death is hoart diseaso, from which deceased has suffered from her birth. It has not yet been docided whether an inquest will be held.

PAINFUL ACCIDENT.

A gainful accidont happened at Rerauera, on Thursday morning last, to Mrs McNab, wlfo of Mr McNab, grocer. Tho lady wag standing on a tablo in front of the window fixing a blind, whon she missed her footing and foil. Her head went through the glass and was severely cut In different places, ono oar being almost out off. She was convoyed to the Hospital, and is now pro gressing favourably towards recovery.

BROACHING CARGO.

At three o'clock this afternoon the Water l'olice Force, Sergeant Clarko, and Con stables Macdonald and Macky loft for tho barquo Alastor, anchored at the powder ground for the purpose of executing a warrant iwaued for the arrest of the seamen charged with broaching cargo on that vessel during her voyago from London to this port. Tho names of the men charged with this offence aro B, Haslett, A. Whito, W. Wilkinson, R. M. Coy, 0. Ockenden, Gi Robinson, G. Jones, IT. A. Uppeitou. 0. 11. Leo, and H, Percy. The goods aro of a varied character, and the value of tho missing property {ft sot down atlt'lo. The caso will bo heard at the Police Court on Monday.

SCINTILLATIONS.

Last night of "Youth" at tho Opera Houko,

The Premier speaks to-night at Christ church.

Robin Hood was an arrow-mindtd man. Homeward mail leaves on Tuesday next. It is proposed to onlatgo All Saints' Church, Ponsonby. Tho rope's end — Abolition of capital puniuhment. Mr Moss, M.H.R., addresses the electors at Newmarket on Monday. Cambridge racoe on Wednesday and Thursday next.

It has been resolved to start a co-opera tive store at Dunedin.

Roads in Remupra district must honco forth be GG feet wide at least.

Otago Constitutional Association is arranging for a sorioa of public meetings. A plain woman at 20 is sure to be a pretty old ono ftt 100.

MrT. S. Weston and Mr T. Guinness arc spoken of as candidates for Christchurch North, and Mr Woeton and Mr Dnnlop for Avon.

At tho recent explosion at Owake powder mill, the keeper, Wm. Mould, had his clothes ignited, and leaped into the water race to extinguish tho flames. Mr H. J. Tancred, Chancellor of the University, is dangerously ill at Chriat ohurch.

The Maori King, prior to learinpf for England, was entertained to breakfast by Quong Tart, a Sydney Chinaman.

There are 42 bankrupts under tho now Act waiting their discharge at Christ charch.

At Lithgow, New South Wales, recently, a girl of IS years named Bridget Kennedy committed suicide by hanging because of a disagreement with hor mother. A four-year-old child named Carr has been found dead on the road near its home in Christchurch, shockingly injured, ap parently by a wheel passing over its head. Nothing is known a8 fo how tho injury wob sustained.

Geo. Mitchell, Balclutha, Qtaeo, com mitted a serious assault an Miss Campbell, a pupil teacher, who had severely punished his daughter at school. For the offence he was fined £5 and costs.

CITY SCHOOLS COMMITTEE.

The usual fortnightly meeting was held last evening. Present—Messrs E. Carr (Chairman), Crowther, Hannan, and Billing ton. Mr Winstone's tender was aocepted for the Bupply of coals to Bchools. The petition to tho General Assembly against any alteration of tho present Education Act was submitted. Member* expressed themselves opposed to any change, but decided to postpone consideration of tho matter- till next meeting, thai a fuller attendance might be secured. Mr Aley wrote tendering hta resignation as a member of Committee, which was accepted. —MrWorthington reported that he had, in company with the second master, made an inspection of the whole of the Wellesley streot School premises, and found them clean and free front noxious smells. Ho also on closed list of requisites, which It was agreed should be supplied. — A letter from the Board stated that tho Kindergarten system would bo carried on as desired by tho Committeo at the Wollesley-street School.— Tho Secretary of the Board wrote stating that tho following changes have been authorised by the Board ;— Wellesley-street School: Mr Walter Kerr and Mr Denis R. Flavell to bo employed as probationers ; Miss Jessie Evans as pupil teacher, on probation ; Mi*s Jane A. Smart, pupil teacher, romoved. Beresford-street School: Mr Alexander English, to be employed as probationer, and Miss Mary Fraser as pupil teacher, on probation. Nelson-street School ; Miss Warner, probationer, to be removed ; Miss Rose Bloom to be em ployed as pupil teacher, an probation.

CABLEGRAMS.

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(Rkdtkh'h TisuoinAMH.) (Received April 26—11 a.m.) The New Half Sovereigns. London, April 25.—1t is announced that Mr Childers's proposals set forth in the budget last night regarding the issue of new half sovereigns will not affect the Austra lian coinage. Tho Rocldivlsto Question. In the House of Commons last night Lord Edmund Fitzmaurico, Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs, in reply to questions, stated that Government is awaiting further com munication from the French Government on the subject of the recidiviste question, and that no negotiations had taken place witli the German Government in reference to the transportation of French criminals to the Pacific. Divergence of English and French Views. London, April 25. The English Government dosire to limit tlio functions of the European Conference to dealing with the finance of Egypt. Tho Fronch Government desires to en large the Bcopo of consideration by dealing with the whole of the Egyptian question. Tho French press is insisting on tho right of France to be re admitted to a share in tho government of Egypt. Banquet to a Colonist. A number of Australian colonists have entertained Mr Mclntyre, of South Austra lia, at a banquet. The English Budget Statement. London, April 24.—Mr Childers, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, delivered his Budget statement in the House of Com mons this evening. He estimated the revenuo for the ensuing financial year at £85,500,000, and tho expenditure at £85/250,000. It was proposed to continue the reduction of the National Debt, nnd £8,000,000 would be paid off during the year. In order to meet tho deficiency arising from the re-coinage of worn and light coin, it was proposed to issue gold ten shilling pieces containing only nine-tenths the quantity of gold contained in the present half-sovereign. The speech also announced that it was intended to Issue stock-bearing interest at the rate of 2*""1 per cent., which would be offered to holders' of all 3 per cent, console. No increase of tax ation was announced. London, April 24.—Tho death is an^ I nounced of Maria Taglioni, tho famous dancer, agod 80 years. Tho English Government are expecting a further note from the French Government regarding regarding tho Reeidivistes ques tion. Tho annual report of the Oriental Bank has been adopted. Tho Board of Manage ment intend shortly to introduce new cap ital. Suicide of a Chinese Prince. Hoso Kono, April 24.—Intelligence is to hand from Pekin reporting that Prince Hung, late First Secretary, and who waa recently publicly degraded by theSmperor, lias since committed suicide.

AUSTRALIAN.

(Received April 26, 1.35 p.m.) Colonial Legislation on tbe Recidlvisto Question. Melbourne, this day.—Mr James Ser vice, as Chairman of the Committee of Premiers, appointed by the Sydney Con ference, has addressed a circular to the Pre miers of the various colonies, inviting their opinions with a riew to the introduction of a Recidivute Bill in the different Legisla tures. The Late Steamboat Collision. Captain Lockyer, of the steamship Ade laide, has obtained a rale to prohibit the Navigation Board from enforcing the sus pension of his certificate. Tho rule has been made returnable on Wednesday next. (Received April 2G, 11 a.m.) Australian Market Reports. Adblaidh, this day.—Wheat is 3s lOd to 3s lid. The market is flat, and prices nominal; buyers holding off. Town flour in £9 10s; country brands, £8 10s. The market for flour is dull. Freights, London sailing, 35s to 40s. Sydnbt, this day.—New Zealand wheat is 3s fid ; New Zealand oats, 3s 2d ; maize, 5s 9d ; Sugar Company's No. 1 pieces, £35. The Drought In New South Wales. SfiXEr, April 24.—Rain has fallen in many parts of tho colony, and still con tinues. Water, however, is much required in tho inland districts, which are still suffer ing greatly from the drought.

THE EGYPTIAN QUESTION.

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GENERAL GORDON TO BE BE LIEVED. Expected Capitulation of Berber and Dongola. (Received April 26th—11.15 a.m.) . Loxdon, April 25. It is believed that the garrisons at Borbor and Dongola will shortly have to arrange terms of capitulation with tho rebels. British expeditions -will rolieve Gordon Pasha at Khartoum in the autumn. (Received 20th April, 12.30 p.m.) Injury to the French Vintage. London', April 25.—The severe frosts have injured tho French vintage.

[reuter's telegrams. 1 Paris, April 24. The question of the projected European Congress on Egyptian affairs is being warmly discussed by the French press, and claims are again being put forward on behalt of France for asharo of tho British influence in Egypt and in control of Egyptian finances, if not administration. London, April 24. A special meeting of tho Egyptian Cabinet has been held to take into consideration tho position of affairs. The moeting was at tended by the Khedive, Riaa Pasha, and Nubar Pasha, and approved of the proposals for the Immediate relief of Berber. The Safety of Gordon Pasha. Losdon, April 24. In th* HoNee of Commons to-night the Premier mftde a statement regarding the situation of affairs in the Soudan. Both tbs country and the Government,-Mr Gladstone said, recognised that they were under an obligation to secure the future safety of General Gordon, and the Ministers were fully prepared to fulfil that obligation should the occasion require it. <

ABBOTT'S OPERA HOUSE.

"Youth."

To-nioht is the lost opportunity that will be afforded to tho Auckland public of wit nessing thin fine drama. Last evening the performance was under the patronage of the officers of tho. Auckland Volunteer {Dis trict.

On Monday, Mr G. R. Sims's great play, " The Lights o' London," will be produced. History will accord to Mr Sims an honour ably prominent position amongst the philan thropists of the age, as it was through his incisive writing that attention was first at tracted to tho-torriblo condition of tho houseless poor of London. Tho author of "The Bitter Cry of Outcast London " has publicly acknowledged bis indebtedness to the author of "The Lights o1 London." Referring to tho play, a Southern contem porary says; —"Its details are fillod into the life—tramps and the 'work'us',' 1 perlice' and ' dossprs' in tho snow, street boys and costers with their ' barrors,' form appropriate parts of tho background to tho picture. And the stage on which they move comes so noav to tne real life in which they have their being that it is almost like a slioo from the great Babylon of modern days imported to antipodean soil. Such 1 sets' as the scene in Regent's Park, and that in whioh the chase and capture take place, at the meeting of four narrow crossways, have novor been placed upon tho New Zealand stage. In fact, the completeness of the mise en scene, the picturesqueness and beauty of some of Messrs Gordon and Hennlngs's paintings,it would be hard indted to excel. In truth it may be said, without hesitation, that a more interesting piece, placed upon tho stage with equal regard to general grandeur of scenic effaot, and, at tho same time, with perfect attention to the emallest detail,"has never been presented at tho antipodes."

FATAL ACCIDENT.

The following telegram convejing news of a fatal accident has boon received by Superintcn dent Thomson from Constable Foreman, of Ilelensvlllo: — " John Atekison, aged I'J, was killed at Makarau Bush, about 4 p.m. yeatcrduy, by a log rolling on him. Body brought in to Holonsvillo to awuiD inquest. His father and mother reside at Pukekohe West." News of the sad occurrence lias been wired to them by Mr Thomson.

ALLEGED CRUEL TREATMENT AT A PUBLIC SCHOOL.

The correspondence which has passed between the City Schools Committee, Mr Brabazon, and Mrs Hicks relative to alleged cruel treatment of a little girl at Nelson-street School, was read and con sidered at the meeting of Committee last evening. The first letter complained : —"I kept my daughter Jane from school to look after tho youngest while I did the washing. On the following day I sent a note with her explaining the reason of her absence, but notwithstanding that, Mr Brabazon caned her severely, and she came home with her hand blue and swollen through tlie beating he gave her. I went to speak to him about it, and he gave me insolence, and said ho would beat her every time she was kept home. I have a large family, and am compelled to keep her home on washing day, and I think it very hard that she should be caned for it." This was sent to Mr Brabazon requesting an explanation, and he wrote stating: "The excjse was brought two days successively, although she, with others, was warned not to bring them." (Mr Brabazon then went on to remark that children "magnified molehills into mountains," and so one or two slight slaps must not be deemed cruol). The girl Hicks was absent nearly half her time. Respecting Mrs Hicks her self, I remember being called out of one of the infant rooms, where something occurred to annoy me. If I spoke hastily or angrily to her I acknowledge my error, and certainly must, on reflection, feel sorry for it." This letter was forwarded to Mrs Hicks, who responded:—"l do not think it was so often as Mr Brabazon says, but I never kept her at home only when I was compelled to do so. As to the ' slight slaps on each hand,' that is not true, for she came home in the playtime with her hand swollen and blue, which I consider was cruel." Mem bers of Committee generally spoko very strongly about the caning of girls, especially in the case under notice. Mr Hannan said he could state for a fact that the girl appeared to be very much frightened at Mr Brabazon. When in the school, he noticed that Mr Brabazon ap peared very irritable and bad-tempered. The mother of the child had informed him that she would not let her child go to the school again that she might be subjected to cruel treatment. The fact that Mr Brabazon had been out of temper with a lady showed that he might not have been in a condition to cane a little girl.—Mr Crowther quoted from the " Instructions for the Guidance' of Teachers," to the effect that in the case of late arrivals " a mark should be placed apainst the names of offenders, and they should be punished." Ho further quoted " All hasty infliction of corporal punishment should be avoided." It was ultimately agreed to draw Mr Brabazon's attention to the Board's " Instructions for the Guidance ef Teachers, "and pointing out clauses where it was stated " That children should not be unnecessarily punished." It was also moved by Mr Hannan, seconded by Mr Crowther, and carried, "That, in reply to Mrs Hicks, she be informed that the Committee are making inquiries, and will take Bteps to prevent children being un necessarily punished." Mr Carr gave notice of hie intention to move at the next meeting, " The Committee thinks it is unseemly for a male teacher to beat girls, and that such an action is calculated to brutalise the boy ish mind towards the other sex by familiar ising them with beating in early age, and wo ask the Board to consider the advis ability of framing a rngulation to provide seme better discipline than beating."

THE LOCK HOSPITAL AND THE C.D. ACT.

A meetisg of gentlemen opposed to the enforcement of the C. D. Act in the City of Auckland, at the ratepayers' oxpense or otherwise, was held in the office of Mr Alfred Cox on Wednesday afternoon, Dr. Kenderdine in the chair. After consider able discussion, it was unanimously resolved that signatures of ratepayers be obtained to the following petition to be presented to the Mayor and City Council at an early date: —

To His Worship the Mayor of Auckland.—ln the matter of the Lock Hospital and the Rate payers of the City of Auckland: This petition sheweth that your petitioners regard with dis favour the appropriation of large sums of money for the erection and maintenance of a hospital for the relief merely of disease in profli gate women, so as to lit. them far safely con tinuing their evil course, such relief being par tially curative only, and not reformatory. Your petitioners therefore ask that before any further sum from their rates shall be so appro priated your Worship willcause a vote of allrate payere to bo taken on the following questions, namely.—lst. Shall tho Mayor and Council aporopriate any further moneyß for the enlarge ment or maintenance of tho Lock Hospital?— 2nd. Shall the Lock Hospital, seeing it has been erected and furnished out of the rates of the city, he handed over to any duly recognised body of oitiisens, under trust, to be used so long as required for the purposes of a female reformatory? And your petitioners will ever pray.

A Sub-Committee was appointed to dis tribute copies of the petition for signature to the office-bearers of the various churches in the city and suburbs.

SPORTING NEWS.

The second day's racing of tho South Canterbury Jockey Club yesterday passed off most successfully. A fter a great race, Clarence (12st 121b) defeated Tho Agent (12st 41b) in the Steeplechase by a neck. Five others also ran, Time for the 2J miles, smin. 35secs. The S.C.J.C. Handi. cap of 15050v8., 1J mile, was appropriated by Tasuian (9st 61b), Sou-wester (7st 121b) second, and Lady Emma (Sst 111b) third. Vanguard (Sst 101b) also ran. Time, 2min. 40Jsec. Rubina won tho Winter Oats Handicap of fiOsovs,, 1 mile, mid Hippo damia tho Consolation.

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POLICE COURT.-This Day.

(Bofora Messrs F. L. Prime and F. Maguiro, Justices.) Duusk.—Three persona were punished for this offence. Larceny.—Alfred Henry Smith was charged with the larceny of throe bottles of scent, value 7s, the property of Frederick C. Thomas; also, with stealing a coat, value 20s, the property o! Michael May, on the Hth inst.—Sergeant White said tho prisoner had been convicted on pre vious charges, but had been allowed to go on giving sureties for his good behaviour—himself In £100, and two sureties in £50. Ho was a very crafty person, and hod sinco been to Newcastle as cook in a small craft; but on returning to Auckland had commenced his old tricks. Prisoner said it was a mania which the spirits exercised upon him.—Throo months' iinprtson niont with hard labour. Sunday Liquor Traffic—John Retallack, lessoo of tho York Hotel, Newton, was charged with a breach of tho Licensing Act, viz., with selling gin to Mary Byers, William Henry Wigley, and Patrick Hennessey, on Sunday, March 23rd.—Mr Heskoth appeared for defend ant, and said that ho was not prepared to plead guilty. Mr' Wigloy and his two friends wont to the York Hotel to dine, and tho liquor was sup plied, but no money was tukon.—Sergeant White said tho porsons wore neither bonA Jtdc travel lors nor lodgers, and tho men were discovered with the liquor before them. There was an intended sale. — Constable Henry Clark, stationed at Newton, gave evidence. Ho went to tho hotel and saw tho threo prisoners helping thenisolvos to a bottlo of gin, which was before thorn. Mr Wigley said thoy wore thcro by invitation. One of tho party said," We have not paid." Mr Rotallack said, "I know you have not, but you will have to pay for it." The maid lookod in and said, "You aro caught now."—Win. Henry Wigley stated that he and his friends were Invited to supper that evening by Mr Retallack. Thoy had cold roast pork and applo sauce. No one called for tho gin; it was brought in by tho landlord, who treated them to '"keep the cold out," as ho said. To Mr Hcgkeths It was Mr Retallaok's voluntary act; no payment was made. It was, in fact, the' ■ landlord's treat. Patrick Hennessey, deposed that they took suppet in the kitchen. To Sergeant Whito: Constable Clark came in, thought he was another friend coming to partako of roast pork at the invitation of tho cook, a here had bocn a funeral that day in tho Roman Catholic Cemetery. — Constable Bernard accompanied Cobstablo Clark to the hotel, and gave cor roborativo ovidence—Mr Hesketh addressed the Bench in dofencd, and showed that tho threo persons wore guests and tho landlord was lawfully entertaining them at his own expense; there was no proof of sale.—Tho Bench dis missed the cage. Patrick Lynch, of the Alexandra Hotel, was charged with three similar offences, viz., with selling-, on tho 20tb instant, beer to Robert Brcwin, whisky to Robei t Skiffln, and liquor to Robert Dawson.—Mr Hesketh appoared in defonco, and on his advice, BHrLynch pleaded guilty— Sergeant White explained tho case Mr Brewin lived a solitary life in tho Domain among his flowers, and as ho did without beer all tho week, he strolled forth on tho Sunday for tho purpose of refreshini? the inner man (laugh tcr).-Fined 20s and oostß.-Theremaining v coses wore withdrawn. ""»«

SOCIETY OF ARTS EXHIBI TION.

» _ Socond Notice. Watkk-coj.ouk drawings are not so attrac- S tivc to the .eye of the general public as oil- M paintings, and, for this rea*on, as well as ~$ owing to the fact that they are not hung bo advantageously as could be wished a the water-colours in the present collection will not secure that attention which the merit of many of them deserves. On account of the exigencies of space, the water 'i colours are arranged around a table in thl centre of the hall. They are not very :> numerous, a circumstance which is doubt leas owing to the technical difficulties which i; beset the water-colourist. ." -; Mr John Gully has contributed three I and it goes without saving uTi they are all worthy of careful « M animation. They are first of all pictures • and then the handling and treatment * generally evinco great skill. No 146 " West Coast Road," is a grandly executed drawing of mountain, valley, cloud rocks M and foliage. " Golden Bay," No. 127 anrl " Lake Wanaka," No. 131, are in a quiZr ' ■ manner, but exhibit the same characteris' tics of skill and finish. ' .; Two at least of Mr J. C. Richmond's three drawings will arrest attention by, their cor '' geous colouring. They are both sunset '-■ scenes, and sunset in tropicai latitud P « 3 The first is entitled. "Twilight at Re™ ' :- River, Fiji" (No. 123); the second, "Port t of Oran," No. 151. It must however be ■:': conceded that the brilliance of the colours is justified by some of the recent remark- - able sunsets. Mr Richmond's third picture is a study of foliage at Takaka, Golden Bay.

Mr T. Ryan furnisheß seven drawings all of them executed with care and thorough ness. "The Porthills after a snowstorm Lyttelton " (No. 125) reproduces a strikine' scene with necessary boldness. The tops of the hills are covered with a garment of snow, and the storm appears passing off to the right. Another snowy scone is that represented in No. 143, "Calm day off the Sugar Loaves, Taranaki," where the giant Fgmont lifts his splendid form to heaven " Hole in the Wall, Mercury Bay," No. 142* is another study of rock and coaat scenery • as is also "View in Blind Bay, Great Barrier Island " (No. 126). Mr Ryan hag got inspiration in several instances, we notice, from tho last named locality, which would appear to be a sketching ground worth visiting. Each of Mr B. A. Chapman's four water colours exhibita careful work. They are all of lake scenery, and represent respectively Lakes Wanaka (121). Wakatipu (189)' Hawea (145), and Waihora (149). Itiadiffi' cult to choose between them j but perhaps No. 145 deserves to carry off the palm. We should have liked to have seen more of Mr B. VV. Gilford's work, for he is repre sented by only a single drawing, No. 147 " Fiord on the West Coast of New Zealand.1' The effect of the sun behind the clouds, tha light on the rippling waters, and on the hills by the shore, is managed with moderate success.

His Excellency tho Governor has con tributed to the collection, "Sketch in Dnsky Sound," No. 137, in which may be seen the Hinemoa lying at anchor on a calm fine day the enclosing conical hills being reflected in the placid waters of the Sound. The technical handling, we may be allowed to say, shows long practice ; though tha tints and colours are perhaps hardly those of New Zealand.

Mrs George Parsons is represented amoog the water-colours by two very creditable drawings, No. 122, "Mountain Stream near Bright, Victoria," and " View from the hillside at Bright, Victoria," No. 135. We prefer the former, which is a pleasani bit of Australian b usn ; the latter is some what flat.

From Mr Alfred Sharpe's easel there is but one product, viz., No. 138, " Grey, day off Tiritiri," wherein one recognises the Triumph en the rocks under the lighthouse The tone and general effect of the whole is full of truth, the approaching rain-cloud, the dark sea, and the gloom in under the cliffs being realistically depicted. It i» needless to describe with what painstaking Mr Sharpe has worked. '

Mr George Gregory, in " Early Morning,' New-street, Ponsonby" (No. 141), has made an effective picture out of a veiy simple subject. The foliage has had much careful work bestowed on it.

The sketches in oil by Mies Home have considerable merit. This lady is making great progress, as her industry and applica tion certainly deserve. But we may be pardoned for suggesting that some of the sketches have a set, Christmas card look about them; and throughout the whole there \b a striking sameness both in the colouring and the arrangement. "Point Chevalier," No. 129, by Mr.G. N. Sturtevant, is not a-great success. The contrast between the gloom on the left and the brilliant colouring on the right might be admissibleif the drawing of the objects enshrouded in the. gloom were sharply enough defined. As it is this, portion of the picture is simply a haze or mist. The figures in the boat are poorly drawn. We cannot consider this drawing equal to. the study of ferns which Mr Sturtevaut exhibited two years ago. The work of Miss E. M. Cheeseman in her drawings Noa. 153 and 155 is painfully minute and conscientious. They require'n far broader treatment and freer handling to make pictures of them. In No. 158, "View in Lower Remuera," there is no sense of distance; the background is just as exact, and in precisely the same colours as the immediate foreground The cabbage-treo has had much pains bestowed on it, and must be regarded as a successful piece of work. Other exhibitors of water-colouri are— Messrs E. W. Payton, 6. T. Bowrins J McPherson, Thos. Ball, E.HeYcerCox I) Martin, Mrs F. Brodie, Mis* Wvkw,'and Rev. J. Palmer, * .■; <

w » °"f. uf the smaller rooms of the Choral Hall will be found a collection of drawings and colour studies from the Canterbury College School of Art. They arrived un fortunately too late for competition. Had they oame in time, there is no doubt that several would hare carried off prisses. They aro evidence of what good work U being ao- ; comphshed in Christchurch under the direction of Mr David Blair, Head-master and his assistant, Mr Elliott. There is here exhibited a specimen of what the latter gentleman can do. It is a study of stilMife in water colours, and to it was awarded in 1880 the National ;Qold Medal at South Kensington. The subject is simple enough, a thickly-bound tattered old tome, an empty jar or small bowl rest ing on the former, with a tall stoppered bottlo behind; part of the furniture, in fact, of an alchemist's laboratory Tha execution is well-nigh perfect. The ragged edges of old book, the hollow bowl, and the light on the bottle, are done to the life. Canterbury College has attained to the dignity of a " life " school of sketching. There are several very creditable sketches, rapidly excecuted, sent up. Those by Miss ! Louise Bradbury (of man and boy) and Miss Rosa Budden (of man) deserve special, mention. Some of the drawings from the round m pencil, stump, and oils, are ex cellent. It is really difficult to choose be tween the performances of the follow ing, W. G. Hamilton, J. B. Spensley. W. Knott-Hill, Stanley Roscoe, and Mies Louise Bradbury. In water-colour sketches - there is work equally successful. A draw ing oi a parti-coloured glazed jar by Miss Margaret Stoddart cannot fail to attract notice. The play of the light upon it, tho shadows reflected on its surface, its rotundity, are all brought out very cleverly, in flower studies the same lady seems to carry off the palm. A group con taming roses, lilies of two kinds, fuchsias, dahlias, and other blossoms, is a charming piece oi work. Miss M. Stoddart, if we remember rightly, is the.artist whose study of hlies attracted so much attention last year. Not far behind in point of merit come, Miss Frances Stoddart, Miss Kosa Budden, and Miss Matilda Gee. It is tobe hoped that tho Christchuroh exhibits on the noxt ocoasion will arrive in time to take part in tho competition. If they maintain their present high standard, there cannot be much doubt as to the result

MINING NEWS.

(BY TELEGRAPH-OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

Thames, this day. AL B n K KiA.-Holt, tribnter, crushed a parcel of quartz for a yield of 12ozs. sdwts. gold l4S,Tro^ene tri^s ta° btained

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, SATURDAY APRIL 26, 1884.

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