SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

HIGH WATER{^'mmTowMoming, 9.19 SGNSET.-Thls Evening, 5.13 Bt'NRISF.-To-morrow Morning. B.JU MO .N'S AGE.-First Quarter, 2nd, 5. IB p m.

ARRIVALS.

yesterday.

DEPARTURES.

YESTERDAY. Bay

Vessels Expected.

» _.-_--„ -Prttlah King, s.s., sailed March 15; 6; JSnZiSSE. APriI 9; Ulenrosa and Glance, loading. n.-ihel barque (via Welling *£&%£ss&s Wellinßton' and Iroie (via punedm,. lead ng A'ttS ThaC barque, to follow, rei.^ vSS bb^ efrd r Newcastle; Dunedin.

IMPORTS.

Per Three Cheers, from Samoa-SO tons copra. 11l pkgs fungus. 30 pkgs cotton.

Bay; Tamaki, packet, »«,£"£*■ ,* r \viian- SSSH-NSa _'to C ttaUagl Bay; 'Kriemhilde. %_"Emperor. Cleary. entered out at tho °St^2ffsu be berthed at tho o™n-str_t Wharf tomorrow morning. __%?JiiK&)xfGn& SScßSP_«fß_a_ there for Sydney. & Uee 8-till"a arriv!l hero yesterday mormn^ ISSgSaS S-fiMSW Tucker.

QUARTERLY SHIPPING RETURNS.

Thn following is a return of tho numbor. ton during the quarter onding March, IS6I .- INWARDS.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

ARRIVALS. A.gyle.-.8., Amodeo, from Waitara Hainan Mokau, s.s., Dale, from Waitara Lalla Rookh, s.s., Bailey, from Waitara

DEPARTURES.

'Kangaroo, s.s.. DyWd. for Westport Douglas, s.s., Daniels, for Waitara ffiK McArthur for Waitara w«nn*h Mokau. s.s.^Dale. for Waitara ___ .Rookh. Is.. Bailey, for Waitara

The steamers Argyle and Hannah Mokau ar rlvod from Waitara yestorday morning, tnc timer with 33 head cattle, 100 sheep. lTiorse and the latter with 150 sacks seeds, 120 sheep, i horses, and 13 bales flax. Tho s.s. Lalla Rookh arrived from Waitara at 7 o'clock this morning, with 20 hood of ipottle 114 sheep, 9 kegs, 1 case butter. Sho left for tho same port again at 1 o clock. The s.s. Kangaroo loft for Weßtport at oight o'clock yesterday morning. The Northern Co.'s steamers Argvlo end !____ left for Waitara thiß morning, the former at 11 o'clock and the latter at 1, with 158 packages sundries. The s.s. Hannah Mokau left for Waitara this afternoon. The Union Co.'s s.s. Rotorua Ib duo from tho South with the outward 'Frisco mail to-morrow So_fin>and should arrive at the wharf about 9 o'clock; She leaves again for the Spilth at 11 o'clock. Latest train for passengers 8.10.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Thame., this day .-Sailed: Endeavour, for Lyttelton, with 61,000 ft kahlkatoa timber. Waitara, this day-Sailed: Lalla Rookh, for Onohunga, 9.15 a.m. Gisborne. this day.-Salled: Manapouri, for Auckland, 10.30 a.m.

Lyttelton, tMs day.—Arrivcl: Penguin, from Auckland, 9 p.m. yesterday.

Whang-arm, this day.-Salled: Macgregor, for Auckland, 10 a.m. .

chief Post-office, Auckland.

Mails will Close as under:— This Day. For Tatiranga, Ohlncmutu, and Opotiki, per Glonolg, at 1 p.m. , _. For Russell, Kawakawa, Wongaroa, and Mon gonui, per Wellington, at 5 p.m. . For Whangarei Headß, Kauio, Whangarei, and Mangapai, per Waitaki. at o p.m. For Thames, per Annie Milbank at 5.30 p.m. Tuesday, 29th inst. For Port Fltzroy. per Water L'*y, at 7 am. For Taranaki, Southern Ports, and London (via Kio do Janiero, from Lyttelton. per Tongariro), perßotorua.at7.loam. „, _ . For Waiwera, Kawau, Omaha, Miitakana, WKWorth. etc., per Roso Casey, at 10 a.m. Per uw. Australia, as follows:— For Sandwich Islunds, 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 Europe, at 1 p.m. For money orders, registered letters ana newspapers, at 11.30 a.m. Late letters, bearing an extra feo of six pence in addition to tlio postage, will bo received by tho Mail Agent on board the Bteamer up to tho time of sailing. This mail will bo due in London on Sat urday, Juno 7,18-1. For Wbangaroa. per Fanny Kelly, at 2 p.m. For Waterford, Tauranga, &c, por Rotomahana, at 3 p.m. __ , For Russell and Kawakawa, per Manapouri, at 1 p.m. _ For Whltiangi and Upper Mill, per Rowona, at 5 p.m. „ . ,„., For Whangarei Heads, Parua, Waipu, Whan garei, Kauio, and Mangapai, por Mocgrogor, at 5 p.m. Wednesday. 30th Inst. For Whangarei Heads, Kamo. Whangarei, and Mangapai, per Waitaki, at 5 p.m. The 8.8. Tongariro will leave Lyttelton for London, via Rio do Janiero. on Saturday, 3rd May. Expected passugo from 10 to 12 days. 8. B. BISS. Chief Postmastor. Chief Post-ofliee. Attoklund.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

April 23, 1881. j Abbott's Opera House —" The Lights o' London," 7.1S p.m. Ponsonby, Oddfellows'Hall—Grand Concert by Ponsouby Choral Society, 8 p.m. Choral Hall—Auckland Society of Arts Exlii tion.Promenade Concert, 7 till 3 p.m. Newmarket Public Hall—Mr Moss and tho Eleotors of Parnell District, 8 p.m Freemasons' Hall—Lodge St. Andrew, 7.30 p.m. Working Men's Club — Meeting of Boot makers, 8 p.m. Newton Athemcum—Entertainment In aid of St. Benedict's Church, 8 p.m. Mount Eden Hall—Meeting of ratepayers, 7.30 p.m. Upper Pitt-street, Primitive Methodist—Mr Clondiuning's Elementary Singing class,7.'K>_..m. St Sepulchro's School-room—" John Ingle sant," S p.m.

Births.

CADDY.—On April 20. at her residence. Now Lynn Hotel, the wlfo of W. G. Caddy of a daughter. Both doing well. FARLEY.-On April 28. at Fallsbrook. Devon port, tho wife of C. T. D. Farley of a daughter. LENOARD.—On 27th April, at hor residence. Lorno-street, tho wife of Slathow Lonoard of a son. lloth doing well. — Sydney ptipors please copy.

Marriages.

DRUMMOND-BILLINGTON.-On April 21. at the residence of -he bride's parents, by tho Rev. R. F. Maenlcol, R. A. Drunimond to M, A. Billingtoii, second daughter of Mr John lllllington.

Deaths.

FRICK.—On April 20, 1881, at Ponsonby, sud denly, of heart disease. Bertha Frlck, third cldost daughter of William and Margaret Frlck; aged 11 years. MEEK.—On 27th April, at his residence. Cook street, Henry Meek; aged 12 years. The funeral will loavo tomorrow at 2.30 o'clock. Friends are invited. ROBERTS. — On 27th April, at her residence, Kyber Pass, Lettice, the beloved wife of John F. Roberts; agod 31.

Notices to Correspondents.

Vktus.—Write to the Paymaster of Imperial Pensions stating tho whole uirrtßW*"" c,)"'' Sericulture, Wade.—n*6 one would tease land, evon at a peppercorn rental, ia plant, mulberry or olive trees upon. Tho perman ency of these trees, after they aro well, c _tuh lished. Is their chief recommendation i_ and ft would be simplo idiotcy to plant them for tho benefit of another landowner.

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

MONDAY, APRIL 28, 11881.

For the cause that lacks assistance, For the wrong that needs reslstanoe, For the future in tho distance. And the good that we can do.

There can remain no doubt of tho intense unpopularity of tho Ministry in the South after tlio Premier's reception by 2,500 people in mooting assembled at Christ church on Saturday night. Tho ground on which tho Canterbury electors hnvo de clared their want of confidence in Major Atkinson's adminiuistration is, however, ono that will rather strengthen his position in tho North. Tho raising of the railway tariff is tho most courageous thing tho Government hnvo done yet. In yielding to the pressure of the Canterbury members for a non-paying rate, tho Go vernment committed a crave blundor, but having made tho mistake, tho best thing they could do was to repair it when the evil consequences were apparent; and they must have been aware that in taking such a stop they would inour the enmity of Canterbury, Still, the loss of the Canterbury vote, with the coolness of the Noith, is undoubtedly very serious for the Ministry, and Major Atkinson's addresses in Dunedin and Christchurch havo given a point and expression to the popular feeling which it would not have had otherwise, and which must exercise an influence on the policy of the Canter bury members during the session now near at hand. Tho position thus created is a delicate ono for tho Northern members. The Opposition under Mr Montgomery assumes daily a more definite insular—or rather Otago-Canterbury—character, and Major Atkinson is being pressed forward as the champion of colonial unity. The tone of the Southern speeches, and oven of ! the Christchurch howls, is distinctly anti- Northern. The Auckland members of the Opposition are placed in a dilemma by the undisguised machinations of the Southern leaders, who are using the re-adjustment of the railway rates for party purposes. The recollections of the removal of the Seat of Government And the seizure of the land fund should make them wary. If tho charges made in Canter bury andOtago against the presont Govern ment, that they are unduly favourable to the North Island, were true, the entire body of Northern members would be found gup. porting them. It is not true, however—be. tween the Islands Ministers have dealt with tolerable- fairness—and on general political principles they have had more earnest opponents in the North than in the South. But neither in capability op policy can Mr Montgomery be accepted as the leaderof any party to replace the present Premier of Nes* Zealand. Whether measured by in tellectual ability, o4P*inistrativa ex perience, fitness te lead the Repre sentative Chamber, or broad Liberalism in j political principles, Major Atjrinson stands ■ head and sho-ju. re above the inflated em- j bodiment of respeetab. incapacity who i aspires to his ofljee. Mr A I'flU. goipery very i badly caricatures the Opposition to the pre sent Government, an,d his leadership, while Sir George Grey stand? aside as a private member, is an insult to the intelligence of the country. The task of tho Northern members in the present juncture of afrafrs is tolerably plain. We want a new liberal party built up on cobnial lines, and made up of elements taken from both sides of the House. If, >" such a combination. Sir George Grey and Major Atjrinson should find themselves fighting on the same side, there will bo less of in congruity about it than it. the ridiculous spectacle which the country ban been afforded for several years past of the ass trying to lead the lion—e.«rtoinJy less than the union of Mr Berry with Mr Service in Victoria to save the country, from the in trigues of Sir John O'Sbanassy, Jt is not at all unlikely that the session approaching will be productive of some very remarkable evolutions of party j but we shall probably be able to form a more accurate forecast after Sir George Grey has completed his tour of the South.

His Honor Judge Gillies leaves to morrow for New Plymouth, at which place he opens the usual Circuit Sittings of the Court on Thursday next, Ist May. Tbenco he goes on to Wellington in order to take part in the sittings of the Appeal Court, which commence on the 12th prox. From Wellington he will go on to Napier and Gisborne, taking the Circuit Courts there, and then come on to Auckland, which ho expects to reach towards tho end of June, The 4.15 train for Mercer to*n>D ,ro' v afternoon goes on to Hamilton for the con venience of persons desiring to attend tho Ganibridge taces;' ''"'•- * • .

The date of Sir George Grey's departure for tho South is not yet lixed, but ho will probably go this week. Ho intends, wo beliovo, to go direct to Dunedin and Christ church, and after delivering addresses at these places, ho will visit Gi_ borne and Napier. Tho speeches which ho will give in tho Southern cities, though addressed to working men's organisations, will deal with questions of general politics which arc engaging public attention at present.

Tlio charge of broaching cargo preferred by Captain Glazebvook, of tho barque Alastor, against 10 seamen belonging to that vessel (reference to which was made in our Saturday's issue), is to be heard at the Police Court on Wednesday next. It ia al leged that the cargo was first broached on the 7th ot February, or about a month after tho Alastor left London, when there were stolen 49 bottles of stout and two cases containing eight dozen of preserved milk. One of tho men, it appears, sold some of the latter to a passenger, and by this means Captain Glozcbrook discovered that pilfering hud beon carried on. Al though ten moti have been charged with tho offence, it is supposed that two or three of them aro the real culprits, and further facts will, no doubt, transpire at tho hear ing of the case.

One of tlio finest hotels in the city is tho one just completed by Mr l\ Gleoson at the corner of Hobson and Victoria-streets, to be called tho City Hotel ; that which formerly occupied tho site was known as tho Old House at Home. The new edilico is three stories high, and was designed by Messrs Mahonoy & .Son. It has a most elegant ap pearance, viewed from cither street. There is a fourth or basement floor not noticeable

roin the street, which constitutes it a four toriod building; hero aro tho kitchens mid •arums other apartments, wino cellars, etc.

The internal arrangements of tlio house are good ; there are eighteen lofty bedrooms, well lighted and ventilated; six private parlours, fitted with electric bells, (lining rooms, &o. The building is a great im provement to tlio appearance of tho street, and we loam that the proprietor, Mr Gleoson, has decided to erect another now hotol in Victoria-street, on tho site of the Aurora, which was recently destroyed by fire.

Alarge shipment of Now Zealand timbers, specially solectod as sainplos, is to bo for warded to Now York by tho brigantiiio Peerless, now almost roody for soa. Tho collection is a line ono, and includes -152 ft. silvor pine, 1,202 ft. red piuo, 512 ft. pohaka, _00ft. miro, 370 ft. ribbon wood, 153 ft.

kawhai, 700 ft. rowarewa, 140 ft. nkonko, 243 ft. riinu, 500 ft, rimu, 500 ft. puriri, 500 ft. tawa, 5011 ft. kahiktitea, 4,246 ft. figured kauri, 5,000 ft. totara. This collection wns ordered by a gontleman now resident in New York, who paid Auckland a visit a short timo ago, and was so struck with the beauty and usefulness of tho tinibor obtain able hero that ho determined to introduce it in America.

Tho sailing race which took place botween tho lhiitcou-I'eet open sailing boats Vie and Ely on Saturday, was won easily by tho fonnor.

Thcro was no sitting of tho District Court to-day,in consequence of tho absonco of His Worship Judge Smith, who is away on his honeymoon tour, which will oxtond over tho orthodox month. Ho is expected to rosumohis juridical duties on tlio 22nd May, at tho sitting of tho K.M. Court fixed for that ditto.

Tho anniversary sen-ices of the United Mothodist Free Church, junction of Pitt and Vincent-streets, were hold yesterday. Rev. A. Reid preached in tho morning, and Rev. S. -ilacfarlano in tho ovening. Mr Knott addressed tho children in tho after noon on "The Right Way " (Isaiah, c 30, v. 21). Tho services wore fully attended. Select hymns wero sung by tho choir, under Aho conductorship of Mr Tudohope. Tho collections amounted to £30 0s 3d. The Anniversary soireo will bo held to-morrow 'evoningf when soveral addresses on adver tised subjects will bo given, intervened by selections of sacred music.

In our local on Saturday ro law examina tion, it was stated that four of tho success ful candidates wero Auckland mon. Wo should have added a fifth, viz., Mr W. 11. Franklin, of Mossrs Whitnkor, Russell, and Buddlo's otlice.

Tho Art Exhibition in the Choral Hall proved a powerful attraction on Saturday evening, many of those who had paid pre vious visits o. inspection finding tho tempta tion irresistible to return again and again. This afternoon also tho attendance is good, and in all probability the Hall will be thronged to-night.

An open sailing boat, with sails and oars, was washed ashore on tho Lake Beach on Sunday morning. Wo aro in possession of no fuathor particulars at present, but this circumstance taken in connection with tho long absonco of tho youths Allom and Spencer, who left hero in nn opon boat about a week since, and have not since boon heard of, suggests the possibility that thoy may have mot with stormy weather during their efforts to reach the Barrier, and that thoy may have in this manner come to an untimoly end.

A roturn cricket match botweon tho West End and Grammar Sohool Clubs took place in tho Domain on Saturday afternoon, and resulted in a win for tho former by 14 runs and three wickotu, Tho Grammar School went in first and put together 50, of which D. Lendrnm contributed 10, whilo Vernoy took six wickets for 14 runs, and C. Clayton four wickets for 33 runs. West End inado 04 runs for the loss of soven wickets, Ver noy having contributed 30 and C. Clayton 20 (not out). For the Grammar School Goulstono bowled well, and disposed of several of tho opposing team before they had an opportunity of scoring.

Tho second of a series of weekly pro menade concerts and balls inaugurated by Mr Horace Dean, eventuated on Saturday evening in tho Lorno-streot Hall. Tho attendance wis not large. Songs wero rendered by Misses Taylor and Williamson, and Messrs J. R. Montague and Dean, while tho dance programme comprised twelve items, Mr Dean officiating as M.C, Notwithstanding the moderate charge for admission, these gatherings appear to bo very indifferently patronised, and unless greater success attends tho next of tlio series, it will bo the last.

The whnleboat race between the junior crews of the Ponsonby and St. George's Bay Rowing Clubs took place on Saturday afternoon, the trophies being new caps. Ponsonby rowed in its new whaloboat, while the opposing crow used tho Waitemata Club's boat, A well-contested race resulted in a victory for the Ponsonby lads. The following are the names of tho crews :— Ponsonby : Hewson, stroke ; S. Webster, 4 ; A. Culpan, 3; J. Mackay, '2; J. Dixon, 1 ; Coutts, steer oar, St. Georgo's Bay: Carmichael, stroke; Wnnsborough, 4; Johnston, 3; Ansley, 2; Ashton, 1 j }I. Sanders, steer oar.

Mr McKay, chief lighthouse-keeper of Tiritiri, has been laid up in the Hospital for the past six weeks owing to a severe ncci dont with which he met a short timo pre viously on the island. Ho was ridjng a horse, when thp animal suddenly shied and threw, his rider roughly upon some broken ground. Mr McKay was soon made painfully aware of tho fact that he had been seriously injured in onp leg, and ho had to bo assisted to the houso. In response to a telephone message sent to Auckland, tho Customs launch wont to Tinitiri and brought Jiim here, after which ho was conveyed to the Hospital. It was then found that one leg was broken in two places just above the ankle, and aftpr the injured limb had been sot he settled down P'jth the 'prospecjb of a lengthy stay amongst the sjeff. Careful medical attendance, howpver, enaj_lpd him . leave the Hospital tp-day, although very weak, and he expects to return to his duties in a few days. Jt will, however, bo a long tjjne beforo Mr McKay v/ijl rpepver )iis former health and strength. During the absence of Mr McKay his placo has been filled by Captain Pennnlligaq, previously in charge of the \_avq.i_. Gazelle, on behalf of the Government!.

" Viator," writing from Tauranga ye a paragraph which rpcently appeared in our columns rplq,tjii_; to the Maori Sunday school with 00 scholars fj,t Qbiopmutu, say/.— "The facts are: That tlio school master In chargg pf tho native school, soon after his arrival, started the much-needed Sund»y-gp}iool, and the only time Mr Fairbrother spoke to him on the sub ject was on tho opening day, March 9th, (s.s the teacher was .about to ring the bell. Mr Fairbrother then came asking if the teacher had any objection to his assisting him, hearing he intended

holding n sohao}. To this the school master cordially replied that lie was glad to hayo him, as a Maori scholar, to instruct these ignorant English. Ife 'has not attended since.' (My information reaches to April 14.) . The school has been visited and tho children addressed by several friends, both lay and clerical, and the good work prospers. I think you will agree with me that it is scarcely fair to the Jay roan, a member of the Church of England, who vl.unta.ily added to his labours of the week by beginning a Sunday-school, to credit the starting of it to a Baptist mis sionary who assisted on the day of its being opened.- Sicvosnunvobis,"

Tho first football match of tho season was played on the North Shore recreation ground on Saturday afternoon between teams representing "Hardware" and " Soft goods." Tlio teams were captained by Messrs Moginie and Davy respectively. Tho match was well contested, and resulted in v victory for tho former by two goals and throe tries tonil. Moginie, for the winners, secured three tries, and Cranoh obtained two tries, and two which Stewart were thought to have got wero disallowed. Hob son converted two tries into goals. Messrs Moginie, Colbourne, Hobson, Stewart, Mountford, Keys, and Cranch played well for " Hardware," while Messrs Binney, Skeen, Chapman, Davy, and Talbot wero of great assistance to the opposing team.

The share-market was dull to-day. There was only one sale in Prince Imporials at 15s. . A young man named John Atchison has mot with a fatal accident in the Mokarau Bush, in Kaipara district. While at work on Friday last a log rolled over on him, and he was killed. An inquest was to be held at Hclensville. The facts wero communicated by telegraph to Superintendent Thomson, who has convoyed tho sad intelligence to the parents of deceased, who reside at West I'likekoho.

Tho evangelistic servieo at the Theatre Royal was largely attended last evening, Mr \V. Brackenrig in tho chair. An in teresting address was delivered by Mr Hunter, of tho Glasgow Foundry Boys' Mission. Tho Revs. S. Fail-brother and .1. S. Hill briefly addressed tho assembly.

A telegram from Dunedin says that tho annual meeting of (ho Otago Rugby Union was held on Saturday night. There was shown to be a small balance in hand, though the expenses last year, owing to tho Northern trip and entertaining the Auckland team, were vory heavy. Mr J. P, Mnitlnnd was re-elected' President. It Mas decided to ailvort to the English system of scoring, instead of by points.

"Autolycus" writes making merry over our morning contemporary's blundering statements in her Saturday's editorial that "Ariel's girdle tho poot dreamt of throe hundred years ago is at last realised." It was Puck whom Shakespeare eoleotod to inalco tho now hackneyed declaration, but it is so loiifj Bince our staid mid elderly jour nalistic friend loft school, that her mind has probably grown huzy on this as on many other jwints.

Mr Montgomery intends to address tho electors of Ciiristcnureh during the present woek.

MrW, 11. Webb, teacher of music, hold a social reunion of his pupils and their friends on Saturday last in tho Cook-stroet Hall. About 50 pupils were present, and sonio 150 frionds, whi.o tho proceedings proved both entertaining and highly agree able. Tho first part consisted of a short concert, which was followed by dancing, Mr Webb opened tho proceedings with Beethoven's honata No. 13, which ho played upon the piano with considerable skill and tasto. Miss Keturah Campbell contributed another pianoforte solo, while two songs wero given by Miss Alice Campbell, for whichsho received hearty applause, Master Sturtovant, a young pupil of Mr Webb's, played selections from " Faust," his exocu tion being very good. There wore soveral other items upon the programme, inaluding a duct between Miss and Mooter Sturto vant, and tho familiar song, "Darby and .loan," by Mr Webb, who, unfortu nately, was suffering from n sovcro cold. Most of the dance music was played by pupils, viz., tho Misses Morgan, Misses Hull, Miss Hanks, and MissWickham. Mr Webb also played lub last two now waltzes, "My Love" and " Farowel]." They are both tunoful compositions. Dancing was kept up until 11 o'clock.

Tlio Waitcmnta Boating Club is not satis fied with tho decision of. tho Ponsonby Regatta Committoo with roforonco to tho prize award In tho whnloboat race, and threatens to suo for tho monoy, on tho ground that tho Waitcmnta crow won fairly.

Under the heading, " Poor Old Costloy," "T.M. "writes :—" Whilst passing through the Cemetery n few days ago, I overheard one man say to another—' What! Have they not put something up for tho old fellow yot !' Being struck withsuch an ex pression, I made inquiry, and found tho ro mark had reforence to tho gravo of tho Into MrCoNtley, and sure enough, upon examin ing tho spot pointed out, nothing but a little roauxoil scattered loosoly oror tho ordinary grave patch would servo to distinguish tho grave of ono of Auckland's groatist bonofactors from that of a pauper who might lio closo by. Thin, to my mind, seems a strange .lale of affairs, but I suppoao the old gentleman, in his generosity, made no provision to erect a monument to hand his namo down to posterity, but simply trustod to tho gratitude of thoso who bonofitted by his death. Alas ! poor man, ho did not oxpoct his wealth would fall into tho hands of tho groat ' Philistines,' whose motto would seem to bo 'Grab all ond no thanks.' 1 think, Mr Editor, this Is a case In which you might wiold your mighty pon, and sco if there is any fund that can bo applied for tho erection of a fonco and stono to tho memory of this man, that at least some little respect may bo shown where respect is due.

Not a bUii marks tho spot where poor Costley is laid, Save the grass, as it quickly grows o'er him, Not a stick, nor a -tone, from the money ho made, Is raised, for tho traveller to adore him."

Tho Whangaroi Regatta, which tool place on Thursday, was unfortunately held with very bad weather. The s.s. Waitaki occupied the position of tlagship. Tho pair oared punt race was won by tlio Edwardes Brothers, and the yacht race by McLeod's .Jessje, Edwards's Bessio being second. In tho ships'gigs race two of tho Waitaki's boats took part, ono steered' by the captain (Crawford), and tho other by tho mate (Bonner). Captain Crawford's crew won. Tho whalcboat raco was rowed by an all-comers orew in War brick's Florence, nnd tho Whangarei crow in the Ponsonby Club's new boat. It re sulted in a victory for tho formor. Subse quently a socond whaloboat raco took place botween Whangarei crews, and resulted in favour of tho crow in the Ponsonby now boat. Tho s.s, Waitaki returned to Auck land at 10 o'clock last evening.

Tho concert which was hold at tho Now iqarkct Hall last Tuesday, in aid of tho Newmarket Brass Band, proved to be a thorough success. The hall was crowded to excess, and numbers of persons were un able to gain admittance. Tho programme was gone through _n a most excellent style, Mr Angelo Forrest being the accom panist. An overture, " Martha," followed by "Norma," with other selections, w,is played by the Band, which, considering its infancy, proved to be very satisfactory, under the cpudifctorship of Bandmaster Morris. All those present seomed to enjoy themselves thorqughly. At the close of tho concert, Mr McColl expressed his thanks to tho audience for their attendance, also mentioning that the Waitemata Minstrels, who so kindly assisted them in the vocal performance, purpose giving an entertain inont in that hall at an early date. The hall was then cleared for a dance, which was strictly select, and kept up with grpat spjrit till an early hour in the morning.

Tho first annual general meeting of tho mjßinb.org of the Society for the Prevention of Cruolty to Animals will bp lipid at tho Theatre Koyal at 4 o'clopk p.jj). on Wed nesday, 3,oth inst.

REVISION OF THE CITY BURGESS LIST.

A fjrKCiAL ipeeting of the City Council was hold at noon if? the Council Chambers for the purpose of revising the burgess list of the several city wards. Present: His Watr shjp the°Mayor, in tho c)iajr, Crs. Croiyther, Dovoro, Fleming, Holland, La Roacho, Masefield, Montague, Steyonsou, and Way? month. Mr W_.de, assessor.

Omeo'WuKh.—Thomas Preston, of Blako street, Npwton Read, erroneously entered as Reston, desired correction of the same, JamPS McMat'b, inserted in tho place of tho name of his wjfo for property In Bnglatld street, Ponsonby. William Thomas, of Wood_t.oet, in tho place of li. Mc- Lean, applicant having purchased his, McLean's, property. Thpse corrections were made, Mr YennoU wished to have his pamo retained on the list. Ho had sold a portion of his land to a lady who had acquired thereby voting power, It was stated by Mr Wade that Mr V ennell was in arrears on the property which ho still retained. Cr. Way mouth thought this was most Important, and moved that it be referred to the legal Committee. Several Councillors spoke of the long list of defaulters, there being over 500 on rate-book, and Cr. Montague, in seconding, thought enough zeal had not been shown by ratepayers. Many of the defaplters were persons in good positions who really govild pay,—The Chairman said the meeting pould bo adjourned until the 80th instant, arid not beyond that date,**- Finally, if was resolved te declare the list closed and signed as submitted. . _ Tho Council then rose.

FATAL ACCIDENT AT ONE HUNGA.

Man Crushed to Death In a Quarry.

Tins morning, an accident, which resulted in the death of one man and serious injury to another, occurred in a quarry in the Onehunga district. Two men named respectively Robert Pollock and Joseph Hastie, wore working in a quarry for Mr Millar, of Mangare, when an enormous " slide " of gravel took place, overwhelming them before they were ablo to escape. The weight of the mass which came down is estimated at 100 tons. Pollock, who had been engaged picking in the quarry, was buried beneath the rushing mass, while Hastie was knocked down help less. A lad named Shaw, who witnessed the occurrence, being unablo to render any aid, ran for Dr. Scott, who with Sergeant Green, was promptly on the spot. It was found that Pollock was buried oight feet beneath the gravel,and it took fourteen men an hour and a quarter s labour to dig him out. Of course they worked carefully, so as not to injure him, but when extricated he was found to be quite dead. His body, however,shows but slight marks of injury, death having apparently resulted from suffocation, Hastie was found to have sus tained serious injuries to his chest by being crushed by a portion of the mass, but his condition was not deemed to be dangerous. He was carefully attended to by Dr. Scott. Tho deceased man Pol lock was about 40 years of age, and unmarried. He was formerly in tho employ ment of Major Walmsley, and for the last six years has boon a total abstainer. Hastie is, we are informed, a son of Mr Haslio, tho Borough Councillor at Onehunga. Tho injured man is married and lias one child. Wo aro led to beliove that quarrying at Mangero and other places hore is carried on under rather dangerous conditions, and it is timo that tho authorities gave their at tontion to tho matter. If something is not done in tho way of forbidding tho working of ntisafo quarries, another shocking acci dent of this kind is certain to happen one of these days.

SCINTILLATIONS.

" Lights o' London " at tho Opera Houso. Write your Homo lottors to-night. Song of the rook—" Hear mo for my cawß.

Tho Premier is back in Wellington. To lovo is to mako a compact with Borrow. Friday's earthquake wus felt at Opotiki. Tho Wanganul Freethinkers celebrated Shakospere's birthday.

To get a good wifo—Take a good girl to tho parsons.

It is proposed to form an Earthquake In surance Association in Wellington. Sala and Edmund Yates are said to bo writing their autobiographies. Tho Tongariro took 10,610 carcases of frozen mutton from Otngo.

Soume's Island, Wellington, is connected to tho telephono system. Hon. E. Richardson has consontod to contest tlio Kaiapoi seat. Gear Meat Comjiany, Wellington, send 9,000 caroasos of frozen mutton by the British King next month.

In tho last two years tho Irish population of tho United States has been increased by 140,000.

This month 83 adult immigrants have been nominated throughout tho colony. Of these, 78 aro single women, and 38 aro Irish.

A movement is on foot to secure re stioiieiblo Government for tl»e colony ol Western Australia.

Tho farmer that "ran rapidly through his proporty" wore a rod shirt and had his brindlo bull behind him.

A " fifth party " has been formed in the English Houso of Commons consisting of about 50 men pledged to temperance legis lation.

Ho who does his best, however little, Is always to bo distinguished from hitti who does nothing, While Major Atkinson was in Christ church ho was deputationiscd by the Chamber of Commerce and othsr bodies on tho subject of the railway rates, but de clined to make any alteration,

Yesterday morning fire broke out in the premises of Mr M. J. Robertson, draper, Oiimani, and all tho stock was destroyed. Insurances £1,800, in National, Now Zea land, and South British offices.

Rev. W. 11. 11. Jorvois, M.A., son of His Excellency the Governor, returns to Eng land by tho mail steamer to-morrow.

Mr Ponnofathor, tho Governor's Private Secretary delivered an impressive address at the children's Service in St Matthew's Cnurch yesterday. Largo offertories were taken at St. Mat thow's yesterday in aid of tlio Renovation Fund of tho Parish schools. At least £150, however, is still needed.

To Arohn keops going ahead. The "Nows" of last week chronicles tho com pletion of the now school-houße at Waloron gomai, the formation of an athletic club, with Mr H. H. Adams as president, and the re-organisation of tho local football club, with Mr 11. E. Whitakor as president, Mr H. Crumpvico-prosident, MrH. Veritycaptain, and Mr A. H. Whitehouso secretary and treasurer.

Tho "To Aroha Nows" notes tho rapid improvement of roads in that district. Tho Paoroa road is being metalled, and a lot of men aro doing similar work on the T_ames and Tauranga Road, near Owharoa. I am sure that a man of any common understanding may by culture, caro, atton tion, and labour, mnko himself whatever he pleases, excopt a groat poet.— Chesterfield. Joseph Henry Green, gunsmith, Christ church, is believod to hnvo committed sui cide. Ho was found dead in his shop on Saturday afternoon, with two bullet wounds in his liead and a revolver by his side. Last month Dr, Annie Clark, ef Birm ingham, was elected an acting member of tlio Children's Hospital there, in preference to eight of tho most eminent physicians in the town.

The German Empire has 7,719,382 women who have married, and of theeo 1,909,382 are now widows.

The " War Cry " is published in English, French,. Swedish, and several other lan. guages, Itfist yoar, 250,000,000 copies were oirculuted.

His Excellency the Governor has accepted the services of the Christchurch Boys' High School Cadets Corps, and a com pany' will be organised immediately. Forty of the boys have signed a proffer of services.

A codfish is said to have been caught re cently, in the course of which an entire set of false teeth was found. It is not known whoth.r the fish got these dentally or acci dentally ; but most people will pronounce the story too-th-in I Our powers are limited. No one ever saw the whole of anything, however simple it may appear ; and the more complex the object, tho smaller the fraction that we behold. If wp but realise this fully, it will go far towards disponing prejudico and broadening our outlook. The "Pall Mall Gazette" exprssses tho opinion that tho soizuro by the French of the New Hobrides would constitute a casus hclfi between England and France, and ad visos that the Australian colonies should avoid all appearance, of bluster iiy reference to Franco and the Pacific.

"LIGHTS O'LONDON" AT THE OPERA HOUSE TO-NIGHT.

TjfE thrilling mpdorn drama of "The Rights o' L.ondon," by tho celebrated G. R. Sims, is to be produced at Abbott's Opera Hpuso to-night. No recommendation is needed to ensure for it the honour of a bumper houso on its initial representation in this city, It has been f._ prodigious success in England and America, and in fchesp colonies it has served a useful pur poso in bringing homo to suoh as aro colonial-born the misery and squalor of the London slums in all their terrible reality. The scenery, which is painted by those celebrated artists, Gordon and Hennings, comprises ten different sets specially motto for .hi. piny, and making up a complete panoramic viow of London. The play is long, but there will be no unnecessary de lays, and the performance may be depended on closing at 11 p,m, As before, tho over ture will tie commenced at 7.45 sharp, and before tho rising of tho ourtaln Miss Wool dridgo will sing tho beautiful and pathetic ballad " Lights o' London," whioh contains the germ of the drama, Those who wish to hear this should be at the Opera Houso early. For the convenience of the public, and to lessen the crush at the doors, tickets will be on salo at Mr Abbott's United Service Hotel,

By request of the Committee of the Ponp sonby Choral Society, Mr Edger's new song, '- Sweet Evening Hour," will be sung at the concert this evening. The programme, which appears in another column, is an admirable one, and there will doubtless bo a lorge turn-out .of those interested in music.

CABLEGRAMS.

BY CABLK.-COPYRIGHT.]

(Rkuter's Telegrams.)

FENIAN PLOT IN DUBLIN.

Attempt to Blow up tho Barracks. London, April 20. An attempt was made to-day to destroy the barracks at Dublin by oxplosion, but tho in fernal machine which was intended for the purpose exploded abortively, and but little damage was done. Discoveries have been made of active plotting among the Fenians in Dublin, in which it is believed the pro jected destruction of thebarracks was tohavo played an important part. Detailed plans for an organised rising, lists of persons in terested, and arms have been unearthed in a garden attached to a house occupied by Patrick Egan. The police effected tho arrost of Egan, who was brought up at the Police Court to-day and remanded.

A Pross Association message says : —The documents found on the Irish conspirators indicate that Messrs Daley, Egan, and the officers of " The Irish Republic," are con nected with the recent outrages in Lon don. A False Frlond. London, April 20. — The latest infor mation from Cairo states that it is believed that Zobehv Pasha, formerly tho slaver chief, who was appointed by Gordon Pasha as Assistant-Governor of tho Soudan, is intriguing with tho followers of El Mahdi. Tho Gorman Empress 111. London, April 27. — Tho Empress of Germany is reported to be in a critical state of health. Tho Fronoh Criminal Bill.

London, April 27.—Earl Granville again asks M. Ferry, tho French Promier, what steps France intends to take with regard to the Recidivistoß question. The Saturday Review says if the Frencli Government insists in enforcing the Rocidiviste Bill it is only reasonable to supposo that England will sanction the oxolusion of convicts from Australia, and that tho annexation of New Guinea is indisponsablo.

Australian Cricketers In England. London, April 30..—The following aro tho names of Lord Sheffield's team, who open a serios of matches in England against the Australian Elevon (at Sheffiold) on May 12, 13. and 14 :—Grace, Greenfield, Shaw, Hide, Phillips, Shrewsbury, Barnes, Bar low, Uylett, Harrison, and Mycroft.

(Received April 28—12.45 p.m.) London Market Report.

London, April 26.—Consols have further declined to 101g. The market rato of dis count is now lg per cent., or 1J below the bank rate. New Zealand securities remain at last quotations. Colonial breadstuff-. : Adelaide wheat, ex store, 435; not, 445, as telegraphed yesterday ; Adelaide flour, 28s; Now Zealand wheat, ex store, 35s to 40_ ; Australian tallow average quality : Beef, 30s tid ; mutton, 395.

[special to press association.]

Cattle Disease in England.

London, April 26.—The debate in tho House ef Commons on the Contagious Dis eases (Animals) Bill was resumed to-day, when tho Government agreed to withdraw tlio amendments to tho bill as passed by ; , tho House of Lords, and to accept tho vote of tho Houso on tho measure. The Lusitanla's Frozen Meat. London, April 26.—The Sydney portion of the cargo of frozen mutton, ex stoanship Lusitanla, has been sold at an average prico of 5d per pound. Torturo in Hayti. London, April 27. —In connection with tho rebellion at Hayti it is said that the Government are horribly torturing those opposed to thorn.

Tho English Government ana Tawhiao c Visit.

London, April 27.—Earl Derby is con sulting with Sir F. D. Bell, the Agent- Goneral for New Zealand, as to the purport of Tawhiab's visit Home, and as to the re ception to which ho is entitled, Tho Proposed Australian Fodoratlon, Mr Ashley, Under-Secretary for tho Colo nios, speaking at Sandown, said he thought that the antagonism existing between the Australian colonies will probably check the early accomplishment of federation. It is expected that the Canadian loan of £5,000,000, which will shortly be issued, will have an injurious effect upon the float ing of the proposed Queensland and South Australian loans.

Tho two oases of cholera previously an nounced as having appeared on board English vessels at present in the Suez Canal aro now reported to be sporadic in character.

Tho Duchess of Edinburgh has been safely delivered of a daaghter. Lord Derby has agreed to concede an elective elemont in tho Mauritius Council. French Conviots In tho Pacific. LoynoN, April 25.—M. Ferry states that if recldivistee are sont to the Paciflo special precautions will be taken to prevent their escape. The Hon. Evelyn Ashley, speaking at Sandown, said that if colonists resident in _ew Guinea and tho colonies of Aus tralia required armios and fleets to protoct them from convicts, ho considered that it would be the duty of England to back up tho protests of Australia against tho recidi vistos scheme.

AUSTRALIAN.

(Received April 28, 12.45 p.m.) Arrival of tho Suez Mail. Melboukne, this day.—Arrived, yester day i P. and O, steamship Shannon, with the English mails. The French Commissioner on the Convlot Question, M. Courmeaux, the French Commissioner, has been interviewed by a reporter of the "Melbourne Daily Telegraph," He ex pressed himself as being opposed to tlio French Reoidiviste Bill, and announced that ho bad submitted a report to the Government against the measure to which great opposition was shown in New Cale, donia. A Lunatic Secured. Tho escaped lunatic, Bourke, who was arrestod last month on suspicion of being concerned in the Poltavol murder in January, has been discharged from police custody, and has been again placed in the Asylum. Working Dion and tho French Convict Question. MEi_ocßNE,April 20.—TheTradosUnion Congress now sitting hero has resolved to send a working man as delegate to the working men of England, and also to ap' 1 pear at the bar of tho Houso of Commons to appeal for assistance to prevent t^e in flux of French recidivistos into the Australian colonies. goulllng Match. Svdnkv, April ?6. —Beoch, who was re quested to row a sculling match against Hanlan, has deolined to do so, but a match has been arranged between thq Canadian oarsman and Laycock.

DESTRUCTIVE FIRE AT WAN GANUI.

[BY TEW- RAPH— press association.]

Wanoanui, this day. A fire occurred yesterday in Mis N. Walkers millinery shop. Cordi.as(buteher) and Hanna's (bootmaker) escaped with out damage. Tho fire is supposed to have oommonced at tho bottom of tho staircase. Mrs Walker and family made their escape by the verandah, Tho stock was all burnt, but the front of the building remains intact. The insurances are; — Stook, £1,000 in the Royal, £1,500 in the Fire Association, £500 in the National, and £500 in the Union Offioes; building, £1,800 in the Northern Office; furniture and fixtures, 1200 in the Royal Office. An inquest will probably be held.

DESTRUCTIVE FIRE IN LONDON.

DAMAGES HALF-A-MILLION.

[BY CABLI..-COPYRIGIIT.]

[rk.utkk's cablegram.]

London, April 20.—A disastrous firo oc curcd in Queen's Road to day, resulting in tho total destruction of the premises occupied by Mr William Whitoly, whose stores in Westbournc Grove were destroyed in a similar manner in November, ISBO. The loss is estimated at £500,000.

THE EGYPTIAN QUESTION.

[BY CABLE-COPYRIGHT.]

[rhiitek's telegrams.]

The Proposed Roliof of Berber.

London, April 26. Tins Government have had under consider ation the joint recommendation of Sir R. E. Egerton, British Consul-General at Cairo; Nubar Pasha, President of the Egyptian Council of Ministers ; and Sir Evelyn Wood, commanding the Egyptian army, that a combined force of British and Egyptian troops should bo despatched to the relief of Berber. In its reply Govern ment has stated that the recommendation cannot be acted on at the present, and that such expedition cannot be sent into Soudan for four months from present date. State of Berber and Khartoum.

It is now impossible to either telegraph or write to Khartoum. The position of Berber is daily becoming worse, ond it is seriously menaced by the rebels. The massacre of the 300 refugees from Shendy is said to be exaggerated.

The Forthcoming Conference on Egypt.

It is reported that the British Government intends that the Congress shall take into consideration the feeling of anarchy which is extending not only in Cairo but through out the country.

NORTH ISLAND TRUNK RAILWAY.

Mr Mitehelson's Explorations.

Tub Minister for Public Works started from this city on Sunday morning to make the second of his journeys of inspection along the proposed routes of tho North Island Trunk Railway. Mr Mitchelson, who was accompanied by Mr Knorpp, C.E., left by special train, which carried them to Te Awamutu, whence it was their intention to go on to Kihikihi, join Messrs Holmes and Ross, surveyors, and start on the journey with pack-horses this morning. Tho two surveyors named were engaged on the survey of tho western route for the railway line, and know tho country well. Mr Holmes is of opinion that it will take a month to accomplish the journey by the Stratford, Ohura, and Tongarakau route, and it is therefore probable that the party will go by the Mokau route. In the event of their doing so, they will strike the Mokau river about CO miles from the sea, and on arriving at Mokau will spend a day or so in inspecting the country and deciding upon the route to be followed. Their first stopping place will be Te Uira, and, in cluding all delays, they expect to reach Waitara in nine days. It will therefore be a fortnight before news can be got of the party when they reach the telegraph Btetion at New Plymouth. We may add that the distance between Te ! Awamutu and Stratford is about 135 miles, that being the extent of line required to be made in order to connect Wellington and Auckland by rail. The surveyors estimate that the line will cost £8,000 per mile to construct, which reaches a total of rather over a million. The connecting line via the central route would be over 200 miles in length.

[b*. TELEGKAPH. —PRESS ASSOCIATION,]

Wellington, this day.

Hon. Mr Mitchelson leaves Kiliikihi to-day to inspect tho railway route via Mokau. His journey will be made in easy stages and ho will thoroughly explore the country. On arrival at Stratford he will spend some days in visiting the neighbouring country, and then return to New Plymouth. Mr Mitchelson is not certain whether he will return to Wellington from New Plymouth or go back to Auckland to meet Major Atkinson. The latter it is believed he would prefer, but as the session is drawing near he is afraid that the time cannot be spared. This, however, will be decided on his arrival at New Ply mouth,

POLICE COURT.-This Day.

(Beforo His Worship the Mayor and Mr Moody, Justices.)

Drunk. —Milans Holt, drunk and dis orderly,2os and costs ; Francis Smith, 10s ; and Augustus Walters, drunk in the rail way tunnel yesterday morning, and lying across the rail. Had he not been discovered and dragged away his life would have been sacrificed.—George Walker, ganger, proved tho caso.—Constable Hobson arrested him. —. mod £10 and costs, or two months with hard labour.

Larceny,—John Wilson was charged with stealing a coat, value 27s 6d, on the 2Gth inst, the property of Thomas Knox.— Prisoner said ho was drunk, and was not aware that he took the coat.—George Finlay, boardinghouse-keeper, of Chapel street, deposed that prisoner was at his houso on Saturday night. He was certainly under the influence of drink. He dropped the coat outside the front door. The servant-maid fetched the prisoner back, and he challenged him with stealing the coat. He denied it.—Susan Godwin deposed to hearing a rustle at the door. Saw the prisoner leaving ; it was about 11 o'clock at night; kicked against the coat; was certain that prisoner was the man.—Thomas Knox, coach proprietor, of the Bay of Islands, deposed to staying at F inlay's Boarding house, and identified the coat as his pro perty.—The Bench considered the prisoner guilty.—About twenty convictions were already recorded against the prisoner.—Six months' imprisonment with hard labour. An Old Pensioner.— John Moran was charged under the Vagrant Act with being an "habitual," and without sufficient means of a livelihood. —Prisoner said he had Is per day, and ho could live economically upon it.—Sergeant White said the old man was in a deplorable physical condition ; as soon as he received his pension he liquidised it.—Three months' imprisonment, Two Basketmakeks.— James Jones was charged with stealing a basket handle, value 2s, the property of Henry Rafton, of the City Market.—Mr Theo. Cooper, in defence, pleaded not guilty.—Sergeant White opened the case without oomment, and oallod evidence. —Henry Rafton,basket maker, deposed that defendant had heen in his employ for thirteen months. He missed the basket handlo ; knaw it because it was a singular ono, imported from Germany, Saw Miss Marshall passing through tho Market, with the veritable|handle attached to another basket, Asked Jones to return it; he replied, "Henry, go to h—l," To Mr Cooper: had heard that Jones was in the employ of Mr Cole. He was not an opposition bnsketmaker; there was no rivalry between them. Ho objected to say what the handle cost; it was . trade secret. — Sergeant White con sidered it was not a fair question on the part qf Mr Cooper.—The Bench ruled that oomplainant need not answer.—To the Bench : He would not have brought the case had defendant heen civil.—To Sergeant White : He told you to go to a warm place, I believo.—Defendant i Told n;e to go to h—l straight; came to Court instead.— Rebecca Marshall, spinster, of Vincent street, deposed to receiving a basket from defendant. The handle was rotten and broke j secured it with string.—To Mr Cooper i Mr Rafton seized her and took the basket. Had no right to either (laughter). It was tho Ist April (renewed laughter).— Mr Cooper addressed the Court in defence, and urged that the case should be dismissed; the soerot was defendant had gone over to Mr Cole, and Mr Rafton did not like it.— The oase was "dismissed, complainant to pay oosts, £3 16s.

Charge ok Assault.—John Fisher was charged with assaulting Charles Kingsford Jeffs on the 21st instant. .Mr Brnssey for informant, and Mr S. Hesketh in defence. Mr Brassey opened the caso for the proso oution, and briefly stated particulars. —Caso dismissed,

EXTENSIVE CONFLAGRATION.

SEVEN SHOPS IN VICTORIA-STREET DESTROYED OR DAMAGED.

NARROW ESCAPE OF THE INMATES.

LOSS EXCEEDS .5,000.

Tub peaceful slumbers of the residents in tho city and its immediate vicinity were again rudely disturbed at a very early hour this morning by the ominous peals of the various fire alarms. That the outbreak was one of a more serious character than usual was indicated by the brilliant glare which lighted up the heavens and enabled people living so far away even as Ponsonby to dis pense for the time with such means of illumination as candles and gas. Dense volumes of smoke ascended above the sheets of flame, and the appearance of the conflagration as viewed from _ distance was grand in the.extreme. The time was comparatively early—scarcely an hour after midnight—and crowds of people who had been aroused from their slumbers by the clanging of the bells hurried in the' direction of the fire. The scene of the outbreak was feund to be a large block of comparatively new two-story shops in Vtctoria-street West, immediately be low its junction with Nelson-street. So closely are they situated to each other that they might almost be called attached. The seat of the fire was a fruiterer's shop in the centre of the block, occupied by Mr Gadd. Operations of tho Brigade.

When the Fire Brigade reached the scene of operations this place was completely in the possession of tho flames, which had extended to the premises on either side. There was no chance of saving Gadd's, and but little hope of preventing the further spread of the devouring element. But the Brigade went to work with a will. Several leads of hose were connected at various points, and a copious supply of water was immediately available. One jet was played upon the centre of the fire, while the others were utilisedfor the prevention of its spread. The direction of the wind was from the north-eastward, so that the liability of tho premises oh the western side to be destroyed was greater than that of those above Gadd's. On the western side were the shoes of Mr Carr (boot and shoemaker), Mrs -firkman

(milliner), Messrs Richardson Brothers, (bicycle machinists), and Mr Johnston (iron monger ; while on the eastern side Mr Slaney (jeweller) and Mr Summers (tobacco nist) carried on business. Slaney's and Carr's shops had taken fire before the Brigade arrived, and thence the flames ex tended to Mrs Kirkman's, and eventually to Richardson's and Johnston's. As we have already said, the supply of water' was good, and the effect of the steady stream directed upon the burning buildings was soon apparent. Ynrdby yard the ground was contested, further progress of the fire was prevented, and after on arduous strugglo the Brigade had tho gratification ■of extinguishing the last expiring embers within almost the same limits as were oc cupied by their natural enemy when they appeared on the scene. During the pro gress of the fire the Salvage Corps, Naval Artillery, and spectators, amongst whom was His Worship the Mayor, worked zealously in the removal of goods from the buildings in course of destruction and in danger. Discovery of the Fire. The fire was discovered at 12.40 a.m. by Mr Godd, who was asleep at that time. His wife was attending to the baby, and he was awakened by her movements. Hearing a crackling noise, he proceeded down stairs, and found the dining-room and kitchen full of smoke. There was a clothes press on one side of the fireplace, and names were issuing from it. He immedi ately retraced his steps upstairs, and aroused the family and several lodgers, who all succeeded in making their escape, but without saving anything. One of the boarders had a novel experience. Satisfied with the comforting warmth afforded by his bed, he affected to disbelieve the alarm, and delayed so long that when he was at last convinced that the Elace was on fire, it was too late to escape y the natural means of exit. He; however, succeeded in getting outjon to the verandah, and reached terra firma in safety with the assistance of the verandah post. Mr Gadd lustily called out " Fire?" and a boy named Ellis Robinson, living several doors further down the street, hearing the alarm, ran down to the Freeman's Bay fire-bell and gavo the signal to the central statioa.

ANOTHER OUTBREAK.

Three Firemen Severely Injured.

About 5 o'clock, after tho hose had been uncoupled and had been left for lumbering up, the fire broke out afresh In one of the centre stores amongst the debris. Superintendent Hughes and Senior-Fore man Harley were at the time on the verandah, and the former gave orders to couple up the line again, attach the hydrant to a branch and bring a lead on top of the verandah. Brancnmen Goorge Moore and Heape speedily followed out these instructions,and had mounted the verandah upon which Superintendent Hughes and Senior-Foreman Harley stood, when a portion of the structure suddenly gave way beneath them. Superintendent Hughes called out that all should jump clear of the falling timber, and he himself leaped on to an adjoin-, ing verandah. In doing so, however, ho narrowly escaped a serious accident, for after alighting the momentum of the fall caused him to roll over three times before stopping. The three others fell with the verandah, upon which they stood, and came heavily to the pavement below. Harley, who fell on the top of one of the others, was very much shaken and hmt, but his injuries are said to exist only internally. George Moore hurt his hip and Bhoulder, and Heape had his ankle broken. While others proceeded to extinguish the fire, and succeeded in doing so, Super intendent Hughes sent for Dr. Dawson, the Honorary Surgeon of the Brigade, who had been at the fire at an early stage, but had been called away. The messenger found that he was absent from home, and, to save delay, a cab was despatched for Dr. Dawson, who visited the men at their own residences. Shortly after, Dr. Hooper, who had also been informed of the acoident, came, and the men were attended to with speed and care. It is expected that all the patients will be confined indoors for a few weeks. They receive the benefit of the sick fund, but this will scarcely compensate them for the loss which they will suffer from being unable to pursue their work, and it is con sidered that the public might reasonably do something towards rendering pecuniary as sistance to those'who have suffered through their efforts to save valuable property Superintendent Hughes.says that this is the only serious accident that he has had in his Brigade during the last ten years.

Insurances and Loss,

Tho damage to the buildings is greater than would appear from an inspection from tho street. Extending along the block at the back, the fire has really caused much greater damage in the rear than in front. The following will give some idea of the extent of the damage and un insured.

Gadd's Shop.—Owned by Mrs Wallace, of Hepburn-street, and insured in the Northern office for £300; total loss. Furniture and stock totally destroyed. Insured for £200 in the South British.

Carr's Shop.—Owned by Mr Bell, of Mount Eden, and insured tor £200 in the Royal office Stock and furniture also de stroyed. Insured for £200 in the New Zealand.

Kirkham's, — Building, which is wholly destroyed, is owned by Mr Ball, of Moui.t Eden, and insured for £200 in the Roy_ Offioe, Stock and furniture, of which tie greater part is saved,* was insured in tfcf Norwich Union for £200.

Richardson's.—Building, which has been almost totally destroyed, was owned by Miss Duffins, of Mount Eden, and insured in the Royal for £200. The stock of bicycles, which were not greatly damaged, was insured in the National for £130, while the furniture which is also partially destroyed, was covered by a policy of £120 in the Standard.

Johnson.—This shop was also owned by Miss Duggins, and insured in the Royal Office for a2OO. The stock and furniture, on which the loss will be serious, were not insured.

Slaney's.—Tho Bhop was owned by Mr Robert Bartley, and insured in the Northern Office for £175. The building is totally destroyed. The policy on the stock and furniture had expired at the beginniag of last month, so that Mr Slaney will also be a heavy loser.

Someks' Shop.—Mr Bartley also owns this building, which is partially destroyed. It is insured in the Northern Assuraroj Office for £175. The stock and furniture aro im ured.

It is expected that the total loss will amount to £5,000.

Detective Twohey, who was present with the other detectives, is inquiring into the circumstances of-the outbreak.

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, MONDAY APRIL 28, 1884.



No. vessels T'ngo. No. crews. Auckland.. .. CS «.«» *•*•« Thames .. •■ J ™ 44 RuBBell -• •■ • $_ 27 Mangonul.. } rVi 9 Hokianga .. -• 1 . £■„„ 35 Kaipaia .. •• » '-Vj? 6 Wanganul.. .. 1 ' j n,,,, Wellington 33 .».3l| i.™ Napier .. -• \ ''SS 8 Nelson _....-.. J £X 3U Westport .. .. ■ 8 • SJO * Greymouth •• h Uj3 «- Hokitika .. 1 , r iS 403 Itfttolton .. - n »gg \ 9 Timaru .. •• ° "J55 jg Oamani .. •- - ]goftl 50U BiSf " :: Jj _ji__i_ i_I Totals .. .. ni? $•>« jg Mar. <ir., 1883 .. 221 Hi.7'3 .00.1

OUTWARDS, No. vessels. T'ngo. No.crowt. Auckland.. ?!* « 33.2| 1.7 2 Onehunga.. - £5 ,, Thames .."'.. - %? ai Russell .... 1 8{? g Whangarpa » »•"" 1B Mangonui.. -. S • ?« 20 Hoklanga .. .. 3 wt ™ Kaipora .. -• 1« *•*» 'ft Poverty Eay .. } «$ xl New Plymouth |.. 1 «» » Wanganul.. .. „■,' . S2 e&l Wellington .-. jj 11.010 bbl Napier ■■■■ l\ 7*2ro g Westport .... J ,f™ ,? Greymouth .. 8 U» « Lyttelton .. •• 30 21,310 .{» T-maru .. .. « '-gj £■_ Oamaru .. •• J .fj-%1 £Z Dunedin .. .. J? J|-"J g| Bluff _J_2_T Totals -. 2^1 131.619 1.951 Mar. .r.,1883 " US 129.000 4,»57



Special Advertisements. |"VN AND AFTER Ist MAY VR. MACMIJLLEN can be •onsulted at Haalett's, Queen-streot, from 11.30 o.ra. to I __m.; end at his Residence, Ponsonby Road, from 6.30 to 7.80 p.m. pOODSON'S T ONDON \ RCADE. Having Just'COMPLETED OUR ANNUAL STOCK-TAKING, we find it very large, and are resolved to REDUCE IT AT ONCE, giving to our Customers the lull benefit of a GREAT REDUCTION wo have made upon SEVERAL ' LINES of which we have Excessive Stock. We have received MOST LIBERAL PAT RONAGE from the Residents of and Visiters to Auckland, for which we tender our SINCERE THANKS. Wo yet think numbers have not availed themselves of Inspecting our . G_R-*-A-a-N^D S^-T^O-^-C^K. We most cordially invito all to do so, as it stands U-v_yß-vl*vV-vA.I_-I_-E.D In the Colonies, either for EXTENT - VARIETY - NOVELTY 0r CHEAPNESS. We adhere to our Trade Motto—"Small Preflts and Quick Returns" —and Mark our Goods Accordingly. The USEFUL and the ORNAMENTAL, INIMITABLE and ECONOMICAL, are here Blended in Demohtful Variety. Note the Address: .GODSON'S LONDON ARCADE, Queen & Victoma-bts. (And at Christchurch and Wellington), R. RANDERSON begs to notify that • he is prepared to undertake Outdoor Sales at Auction of Household Furniture, Mer chandise, and Goods of every dcsoripUon; also Loud ana Estate Sales will he conducted from time to time in the 1 .dirge Sale Room, Mercantile Chambers. Terms reasonable, and prompt account sales. The advertiser will also under take the Subdivision of Properties. For Private Sale, a number of Convenient Residences in town and Buburbs, also Farms, and to Lease for 10 years with purchasing clause at current price.—Apply to J. B. Randerson, Auctioneer and Land Agent ■"\TOTICE.— I have just received, diroct _I_N from Wallham American Watch Com pany, 12 Ladies' Gold Keyless Watches; 12 Gents' Keyless Gold Watches, all of the beet Suallty gold—Plain, Engraved, and Enamelled !as_s.—T. H. Lewlsßon, Watchmaker, opposite Union Bank. '"' rg.o BUILDERS AND PROPERTY JL OWNERS. The undersigned ore prepared to Excavate Allotments in the Lower Parts of the City upon specially favourable terms. W. fc G. WINSTONE. 1/-IHRISTOFLE AND CIE, PARIS, V>/ Makers of Finest PLATEDWARE of all kinds, FORKS and SPOONS heavily plated on bard, white metal. ■_. cmtISTGFLE makes only ONE QUALITY, the very best known. '. Each piece quabantbbd by the name Christofle, and the weight of silver theroon stamped. Buyors wanting good value are ad vlsedtoget CHRISTOFLSrs PLATE.! t_i.*i .■■_:■"■ . .Wholesale .Agency--! ■-, ; ■ .... joe, Elizabeth-street, Melbourne.



Special Advertisements. temporary PBBMiaES opposite A. olark AND SONS'. He L. POSSEN IBX lE, MERCHANT TAILOR AND _MPORTER, SHORTLAND-STRBET, AUCKLAND, Wishes to Inform His Patrons ami the Publlo generally that he has JUST RECEIVED HIS FIRST SHIPMENTS OF AUTUMN AND WINTBR GOODS, PER 8.8. RtJAPEHO. The abovecomprise all the Latest Desionb in TWEEDS, and COATINGS, atod are WeU worthy an inspection. riOMMERCIAL JJ OUSE' 172— qceen-street—172. WILSON, WILLIAMS, & McCULLAGH Desire to announce that, having bought, at a heavy discount, a lot of LADIES'" MANTLES of tho Newest Designs, In Cloth. Broche, Silk, and Velvet, will show the same on FRIDAY, ISth APRIL. The Above Are RICH, BEAUTIFUL GOODS, and will he sold at a very small advance. GREAT BARGAINS IN BLANKETS, FLANNELS, JACKETS, ULSTERS, &«. Has jiißt opened up a Splendid Lot of New Goods for the Winter Season, exceptionally well bought, and will bo sold, at a very moderate advance to meet the times. . , 300 Pairs New Blankets^ all sizes and quali ties from 6s (id pair, having been bought con siderably under usual rates, will be sold cheap, and cannot be beaten. BOUGHT A JOB. Nearly Two Hundred (£200) Pounds worth rf Lidles'and Girls' Ulsters Cloth Jackets, whioh will bo SOLD AT and UNDER WAREHOUSE PRICES; some very choice Goods in Dolmans, &o. Girls' Jackets, from 3s 9d; Ladles' Heavy Ulsters, from 6s lid . 2 000 yards Flannels, all makes, from Tld yard cSouiol Flonnel, Uid; 32in. Heavy Welsh, Is OJd, worth 2s 50 Coloured Alhambro Quilts, 2s 6d Special Value in Grey Calicoes, S_n„ Md yd Choice Patterns in New Cretonnes; .d yard, Strong .Vorsted J-head Super Fingering Yarn, Nice "Assortment New Dress Goods, from Sid Boys' Strong Tweed Trousers, 3s 9d; Mom Twoed Trousers. Is lid „___,_._„. SO Me___.Btrong Tweed Coats, 6s lid, spld value New Winter(foodslnaUDepartmenta Job Lines in great variety, and lot of Remnants, very cheap, and worthy of inspection Floorcloth, in all widthsrfrom 27i_, 9d yard. JUNCTION DRAPERY WAREHOUSE, UPPER QUEEN-STREET. ■pURNSSH - THROUGHOL'rp /"NARLICK & {-IRANWELL ARE THB |C|H|E|A|P| „ CHEAP! —- I CHEAP HOUSE FURNISHERS. HOUSE FURNISHERS. LARGE I LARGE STOCK| STOCK TO SELECT FROM. QUEEN-S T R E E T, AUCKLAND. FROM GaRLICK - and - cranwelL. OEMOVAL OF BUSINESS. jyjILNE & QHOYCE Respectfully Announce that THEY HAVE REMOVED THEIR STOCK TO THB ARGE NEW BUILDINGS, WELLESLEY AND LORNE-STREET3, Where they are now showing tho Latest Novel ties In FRENCH AND ENGLISH MILLINERY. DOLMANS AND JACKETS IN RICH BROCADE VELVET', OTTOMAN AND OTHER MATERIALS, CHILDREN-3 and LADIES' ULSTERS, STYLISH COSTUMES. DRESS MATERIALS IN STRIPES AND CHECKS, AND NEW PLAIN FABRICS. FURS, LACE GOODS. HOSIERY, AND GLOVES. LADIES' UNDERCLOTHING AND BABY LINEN. ' Mrs r. somerville, WELLESLEY-STBEET (OPPOSITE ABBOTT'S OPERA HOUSE), Has Received, per Mail Steamer, A BEAUTIFUL ASSORTMENT OF FRENCH AND ENGLISH MILLINERY. for You THE GOODS To Note __._£ Manufactured by To Note For You THE NEW ZEALAND To Note For You CCjOTHING FACTORY To Note For You __ .. „ , . . _ To Note For You From the Celebrated To Note For You MOSGIEL TWEEDS To Note Z YSS AreAcknewledged ™oto For You To he the Most To Noto For You STERLING VALUE To Note For You Anfl __>__.. To Noto For You Ana-nest ToNote For You WEARING GARMENTS To Note For You Ever Produced. To Noto. For You While the Range To Noto For You Of Prices ToNote Fo. You ,*.__,_, To Note For You Is so Varied ToNote For You That the Most To Noto For You ECONOMICAL. ?2x„12 For YOU flv.T_T.___, _>-SOtO For You To Whom ToNote For You MONEY IS j!N OBJECT, ToNote For You Will be ToNote SSrlta Thoroughly Satisfied. Js«g For You To Note For You ToNote J&?SS AUCKLAND BRANCH, SSgjg For You iRo «-inn ToNote For You 158 & lfl0> To Noto ZXZ QCEEN-ST-REET. _°_ gg" ft??™ J. FITZSIMONS. Rggg &?£ Branch Manager. ?»§*• For You. To Noto For You ~~ ' To Note For You „ „ _.. . „ To Noto For Yon . N- B« - Patterns and all T ° j^te ' For You Information sent Post Free. To Not*



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