SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

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ARRIVALS.

LAST EVENING.

Lapwing, brlgantlni) W'utls, from Newcastlß Himalaya, barque Uulbert, from Port-Chal mers

TO-DAY

Fanny Kelly, ketch. Williams, from Whangaroa Omapere, s.s., Allmnn. from the South Reward shoonnror, .McDonald, from Moneonni Krlomhilda,Bchoonor,Hathur»t,fromMongomii Maori, s.s., Henderson, tori Napier Saxon,.schooner. .'.lcClymont, from Lyttelton

DEPARTURES.

LAST EVBNIXH.

Rotonmhaim. s s., Carey, for Sydney Uisborne, sen., SkinneY, for i'oviTty itay Hnndfly, sell., Bnrroli, for Tonga Maogregcr, 9.8., Johnson, for AVhnnearci Lizzie, cuttur, Mcguerncy, tor Qlsborne Peerless, brlgontine, Yatos, forNfiw \ork Oamuru, brigantine, Richards, for Rarotonga

IMPORTS.

Per Lapwing, from Noweastle-3!W tons coal. Per Saxon from Lyttelton-705 sacks whoat, 5 ons doors and sashes.

Per Himalaya, from Glasptow-400 tons plant for Sugar Company. From Port Chalmers— 2,990 sacks oats, 100 sacks wheat, 220 sacks barley, 50 sacks flour.

Per Omapere, from Diincilin—lS hhds. and 20 cases nnd 7 barrells ah:, a) cabbh stout, io 10 cases rum, 15 cases tobacoo. 20 i-ucks Hour. "oca3esacid,sosacksoiitincul :*"> boxes candles. 2'o cases jams, U boxes glass, 1M bundlca laths, Itl9 packages rope. From oamaru: .a sacka oatmeal, SO sacks wheat. 11 blocks stone. From Tinmru: 1500 sacks wheat. From Napier: '.'tjsucks maize.

EXPORTS.

Per s.?. British King—l cask chinaware, George Rtiynes, Butcher, Parnell.

Per British Kinsr, for London-(i 00 cases gnm. 40 tons cheeso. 10 tons tallow, and a larce quantity of sundries. ■ ■

Per Oamarti, for Rarotonga—ls cases geneva. 61 tins and 15 cases biscuits, 148 sacks flour, 119 pkgs sundries.

Per Rotomahana, for Sydney - 2,000 cases orangeß, IHO doors, 455 kegs butter, 2G tierces beef, 109 cases tubing. 50 bundles mantelpieces, 304 saclts maize, 5,000 feet timber. 113 bags oysters, 20 bales hay, W horsos. 2 nonios, 40 sacks turnips, 9 bags seeds, 99 bags fungus.

Inwards Coastwisk.— Zillah, from Thames, with 21.000 ft timber: TotarO, from Walpu, with 70 tons tire wood: Lagoon, from Coromauilel. with 7,000 ft puriri, 400 posts, 400 ft house blocks; Reward, from Mongonul; Kricmhilda. from Mongonui, with 30,100 ft timber; Margaret Casey, from Thames, with 20 tons machinery ; Moohau, from Omaha, with 20,000 ft timber.

Outwards Coastwise. — Totara, for Rua kaka; Lagoon, for Whangarei; Reward, for Mongonui; AUilanta, for Talrua; Margaret Casey, for Thames; Moehan, for Omaha; Itua kaka, for Pakiri; Una, for Mangawai.

The Government steamer Stella loft Welling ton for Auckland, via East Coast ports, yester day.

The s.s. Rotomahana sailed for Sydney at 10 o'clock last evening. A list of her passengers appeared in our last issue.

Tho wreck of tho brig Rio Grande atGisborne has beon abandoned to the underwriters, undsho was to have been disposed of by public auction to-day.

Tho brigantine Lapwing arrived from New castlo lute last night, after a passage of 21 days. On the 23rd ult.. a seaman named George \\ il mott fell overboard from aloft.and notwithstand ing that every elt'orl was made to nave him, hi; was drowned.

No tidings havo yet boon rocoived of the schooner Mary King, which ltft Lyttelton for Queensland in January last, and has not since been heard of. It is feared that sho has boen lost with all on board, including several passen gers from Christchurch.

Tho b,s. British King has been discharged more rapidly than was anticipated, and will proceed South early this evening. She takes a Jarge number of original passengers for various Southern ports. The cargo from this port in cludes 40 tons cheese in tho cool chamber, and also GOO cases gum.

The barque Himalaya, whose arrival we an nounced lust evening, diopped anchor at the North Head last evening aim came up the har bour this ufi ernoon. Hho hf t Port Chalmers on the 2!lth ult., and had fair weather during tho passage.

Tho s.s. Maori, n small screw steamer of 17 tons register, arrived from Napier via Mahia at 10 a.m. today. Captain Henderson, who Is in chargu, is to take tho new steamer Wairoa, built by }lr R. Logan for Mr Light, of Napier, to the latter port a few days hence. The Maori made tliu trip from Napier, under steam, in til houra. She come* here to undergo a general pverhaul. A now cabin is to be built for the convenience of paas-'nutr-i. The Maori belong.-) to the same ownor as the Wairoa.

Tho s.s. Omapore. George Allman. arrived here to-day at 4.30 a.m. She left Port Chalmers at 10 p.m. on tith ult., Oamarn on 29th at mid niaht, Tiiuaru on 30th at 1.15 p.m., Napier at 1.30 p.m. on 3rd. Gisuorne at 8 p.m. on 4ih. T»u ranga at 1 p vi. on Gth, arriving at Auckland as abovo. Paaaangers: Miss church, Messrs Kainson, Hughes, McGowan, and 'seven steer age.

Tho b s. Wnitaki arrived from Whangarei at fi o'clock thio morning, with cargo comprising timber, o;.'.ura. coal, etc and tho following imsseno-ors.- -Misses McNoil. Shandloy, Moyng lian. Wilson, .md Glllespie, Mesdaints Wilson. A. Cole, Haslott. Smith and McCrao, Major Kccles, Rev. L. Curbctt, Messrs Gleeson, Jack son and 2 children, Colvlllo, Mack, Honphy, Cole, Storonger, Martin and ono steerage.

MORE IMMIGRANTS FOR AUCKLAND.

Tho Shaw, Savill, and Albion Company's direct steamor Victory, which left Plymouth on March 'J9 for Wellington itud Lyttelton, lias on board a large number of Uovernment immi grants, of Which 112 are for Auckland. The Victory is now 39 days out, and will probably arrive South about this day week, we aro indebted to Mr O. Mays, Immi gration Officer, for the following list of names of tho immigrants coming to this port. They will come on from Wellington by one of the Union Company's gtcamere :—

Joseph and Hannah Blaclcburn; William, Margaret, Eleanor, Maggie, Edith, and Ralph Blackery; Thomas, Clara, Ernest. Herbert, and Charles Daniel; William, Sarah, Amy, George. Henry, and Maud Harman; William, Mary Maggie, Marie, Robert, Era, John, and Jeremiah Harrison; Thomas. Martha, Agnes, Klizabeth, and Thomas Henry; William and Martha Jowatt; John and Mary Martin and child; John. Sarah, and Annl" McOloskey; Jan., Elizabeth, Matthew, John, ai d Mary Patterson; Thomas, Sarah. Benjamin, Ann, and Mary Ilamsbottom ; John. Mary, Herbort and Eliza Vinnieombo; Frederick and Alfred Blackey. John Brown, Geo. Cosson, Robert Crudge, Robert and John Fowler, George Daniel,' Michael Duggan. Michael Farroll, Mary Conaty, Mary Davis, Mary Deo, Catherine • Finn; Louisa, Helon, Louisa, Ann, Eliza, and Louisa Fowler; Maria, Dora, Frida, Lila, and Louisa Hansch: , Sarah Harrison, Eliza, Healy, Annie Jpwitt, Hannah Lynch, Eliza. Mac donald; Maggie. Madge. Ellen, and Sarah McCloskoy, Elizabeth McKoe, Jane McSinley. Kate Janet, and Edith Minohin, Joshua and James Fowler, Robert Gray, George and Wil liam Harrison. David and Joseph Hughes, John Leland, John Lynch, James, Charles, and Thos. McCloskey; Thomas Minchin, James Movlan, Walton Myers, Patrick O'Connor, John Perry. Arthur Smith.-George Southern, Richard and Robert Thompson, Edward Tletman, Stephen Tarke. William Wilson, Jnmea Winkle. Thomas Wood, Emma Bonnlface, Mary Ann, Catherine, Robert and Catherine Brown. Mary Mjoore, f ulia Murphy, Hannah Perkin, Sarah Rountreo, Clara Sanders,' Caroline Sidaway. Bridget Stan ton Kate and Maria Thomas, Elizabeth and Ann Thompson, Clara Vasiliss, Rosetta White, UiaTvA Wilson, ISlen Woreflcld. STOrMABY.-12 married couples (24 adults). 35 single men. 43 single womon, 18 boys (9 adults). 19 girls Oi adnltsl,"and 3 infants. Total: 142 isouis, equal to 120J adults.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

WnMTOABEJ.this daj-.-Arrived: Maegregor, from Auckland, 7 a.m. Lyttkltos, this day.-Arrired: Wanaka, tor Wellington, 7 ».Jii. EussEi-t. thss,day.'r-Arrivcd: Rotomahann, frma-Aurlci«»*^' S& «*.»». r -■ - .- . Waitaiia,' iiiia .:..:" : Hauraki, fot- Mivnukau, 8 a.m.

Chief Post-office, Auckland.

MAILS WILL Cl 038 AS u:n>KR !—

Tms Day. Kor Wellingtan anil southern Porte, per British King, at.s p.m. For (iroymouth, par Omapcro, at 5 p.m. For Whanjraroi Heads. Kamt>, Whaugarei. and Mangapal, per Waitalci. at f> p.m. For Thanii;s. por Anne Milbank. at 5.M p.m. Thursday, 8 inst For Waiwera, Te Kapa, Craigieburn, Wark worth. etc., per Rose Casey, at 10 a.m. For Thames, por Rotomahana. at 10.30 a.m. FurTrypliena, Port Fitzroy and Whangiipara | Ipara, per Rowmia, at 4 p.m. For Tuuranga. Ohinemutu, and Opotlkl, per WeJLUngtoii. at 6 D.m. For Mangawai and Kaiwaka, per Ruby, at 5 p.m. For Gisliorne, per Southern Cross, lit 4 p.m. Friday, fltll May. Per s.a. Wairarapa aa follows:— For India, China. Japan, Mediterranean Ports, ami Continent of Europe, tit 10 a.m. Kor France. Algeria, Caufi Town, etc.. per French packet, from Melbourne, at 10 a.m. For Uisuorne, Napier, Southern Ports. Aus tralian Colonies and United Kingdom, via Suez and Brindisi. for letters. &c, specially so prepaid and addressed, at 11 a.m. For money orders, registered letters and news papers, at 10 a.m. Late letters till 11.20 a.m. For Thames, per Rotomahana. at 11.30 a.m. For Cowes anil Coronmndol, per Coromandel, at 1.30 p.m.

N.B.—Tho sa. British King will leave Lyttel ton tor London (via Rio do Janeiro and I'ly niouth) on 22nd inst. Expected passugu, Jl days.

S. B. BIBS, Chief Postmaster. Chief Post-olllco. Auckland.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

May 7, ISM. Abbott's Opera House — " Tho Lightß o' London." 7.45 p.m. Avondalo Public Hall—Annual McotinK of Ratupayers, 8 p.m. Dcvonport Hall—"Rescue of Harry Gray," by Band of Ilopo Union Choir, 8 p.m.

Christians' Meeting House — Sinplng Clusa under Mr Chad wick, 7.30 p.m.

British Hotel—Now Zealand Soamon's Union, 7.30 p.m.

Drill-shed — Monthly inspection of Auckland City Guards, 7.30 p.m.

Otahuhu Public Hall—O'Hure and Conipuny's Concert, S p.m.

Mount Hobson Schoolroom —Remuera Rate payers, 8 p.m. Eden Hall—Mr a. E. Wllcoi-kon "Condilional Immortnlity In tho Llglit of Scripture and Reason,' 8 p.m.

Births.

GIBLIN.— Oq the 7th Soptombor, at Wonona, St. Stephen's Road, Parnell, the wife of N. F. Giblin of a son. PARTINGTON.—On May|7, 1881, at Norfolk street, Ponnonby, Mrs 11. IS. Piirtington of a daughter. STAFFORD.—On May I, at her residence, Lorno-Btreet, Auckland, tho wife or Mr 1). Stafford of tt son.

Deaths.

LANG.—On May 2, at hor residence. Wuiheke, Carolino Lang, rolict of tho late John Lang; aged 58 years. Deeply regretted,-Sydney papers please copy. MEKIGAN'.-On the 7th May, after a short illness, Mary Merigan, second daughter of lato T. Merigan, oi Mount Kilcn; aged h Frionds are invited to attend tho funeral, which leaves the Hospital at :s p.m. To-mor row (Thursday). R.I.P. RUSSKLL.-On the 7th May. at Wood-street, Ponsonby. Alexander Stuart, beloved eon of A. S. and Olive Russell; aged I years,and :i months. Private interment.

WILLIAMS.—On 7th May. at his residence Temperance Boarding House, Grey-sired, Edward Williams, 15 yearn. Funeral will loave his late rcsldonco, Grey street, at 3p.m.tomorrow. Friends are in vited.

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

WEDNESDAY, MAY 7, 1881.

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

According to to-day's cable news, that courageous but most eccentric [,'Otiius, Gordon Tasha, haa ended his string of con fused and contradictory despatches by abusing tho Government fornot undertaking a summer campaign in the Soudan. Wo have been able to unravel, by tho aid of the mail details, tho tangled narrative furnished by Keuter'e disjointed cable men sa-'es. To form a just conception of tho policy of the Government and the circumstances leading up to General Gordon's mission, we must consider what the position of tho Soudan under Egyptian rulo was. First, o» to distance, it is between 1,000 and 1,200 miles from Cairo to Khartoum; tho river communication, which is tho chief means of transit, ia interrupted by numerous cataracts, ;md the road passes for long distances acrtas a waterless desert. Tho country libb boen held for tho Egyptian Govern ment by isolated garrisons in tho towns, consisting of regiments of P.ashi Bazouks, who have been guilty of worse oppressions on tho wretched population than ever they suffered under their own petty princes and the slave-dealers. To ascer tain the character of the humane govern ment for the maintenance of which British sympathies are enlisted nnd British troops demanded, it is enough for us to read the account sent by Mr Power, the "Times'" correspondent, describing General Gordon's proceedings after his arrival in Khartoum on the 18th of February last, in pursuit of his present mission. Wo havo only space for a brief ex-

"General Gordon and Colonel Stewart at once opened offices in the Palace, giving to every one with a grievance admittance and a careful hearing. The Government books, recording from time immemorial tho out standing debts of the overtaxed people, were publicly burned in front of the Palace. The kourbashes, whips, nnd implements for administering the bastinado from Govern ment House were all placed on the blazing pile. The evidence of debts and the emblems of oppression perished together. In the afternoon General Gor don created a council of the local notables, all Arabs. Then he visited tho hospital and arsenal. With Colonel Stow art.'Coetlogon Pasha, and the English Con sul, he visited the prison, and found it to be a dreadful den of misery. Two hundred wretches loaded with chains lay there. They were of allages.boys and old men.some having never been tried, somo having been proved innocent, but forgotten for over six months, some arrested on suspicion and de tained there more than three years, many merely prisoners of war, and one a woman, who had spent fifteen years in the prison for a crime committed when she was a girl. General Gordon at once commenced to de molish this Bastille. All tile prisoners will be briefly examined, and, if it bo advisable, set at liberty. Beforo it was dark scores of wretches had had their chains struck off, and to-day Colonel Stewart is continuing this work."

So much for the enlightened Government of the Khedive and the duty of the British Government in spending two millions sterl ing (General Goidon'H estimate) for the re establishment of the oppressor over tho Eastern Soudan. General Gordon himself protested against tho adoption of such a policy. A memorandum signed by himself and Colonel Stewart, aboard the Tanjore, oti January 22nd, giving their opinions, concludes with these words : —

" Though it is out of my provinco to give any opinion as to the action of Her Majesty's Government jn leaving the Soudan, still I must say it would bo an iniquity to re conquer these peoples and (then hand them bacjitothe Egyptians without, guarantees ef future good government. It is evident that this we cannot secure them without an inordinate expenditure of njen and jijoney. The Soudan is a useioas possession, ever was so ; and ever will be so. Lurger than Clerimapy, Fiance, and Spain together, and mostly barren, jt cannot be governed except by $ dictator who may be good or bad. If bad he will cause constant revolts. No one who has ever lived in the Soudan can escape the reflection—' What a useless possession is this land.' Few men also can stand ipa fearful monotony and deadly climate." The maintenance of its hold upon the Soudan has cost the Egyptian Government an annual loss of between £100,000 and £SSO,QQO a year in excess of the revenues which its BasM Bazouks haye wrung from the poverty-stricken people in taxation. j "XSTjen aff;ey the'defeat of Hicks Eoeha the British Government were brought face to fr.CO With the duty Pf determining whether they should I'e-couquer this worthless territory for Egypt, the matter was considered at a military oounoil held at Cairo on November Gth by Sir Evelyn Wood, Sir E. Baring, General Stephenson, an,d General Baker, when it was unani mously resolved to abandon the whole of the Soudan, including Khartoum, and fall !baqk upon Egypt proper. In General Gpidpp's"instructions, pregarpd by Sir Evelyn BaYing on January 2os, thefollow fng passage appears: " You will bear in mina that the main end to be pursued is the evaciiationof the Soudan, This policy

was adopted after vary full discussion by tho Egyptian Government, on the advico of Her Majesty's Government, It moetfl with tho full approval of His Ilighncwp tho Khedive and of tho present Egyptian Ministry. I understand, also, tlmt you entirely concur iti the desirability of adopting this policy." General Gordon, upon the last passage being read over to him, emphasised it by inserting tho words, "And that you think it. (the policy of evacuation) should on no ac count be changed." The General was confident of bein;;- able to evacuate the garrisons without military aid, believing that if the old tribal dynasties [ware set up again they would hold tho iMaluli in check. He was allowed to use his own dis cretion as to the time and method of the evacuation. That lie believed it could be done without bloodshed, is proved by his first speech on arrival at Khartoum, reported in the " Times " (theproelamation declining the independence of the Soudan had preceded him). Ho said :" I como without soldiers, but with God on my side to redress the evils of the Soudan. I will not light with any weapons but justice. There shall bo no more Bashi- BozoukF." Tho second proclamation, which our contemporary, the " Herald," has run its head against, was addressed to Oman Digna and the rebels in arms. In it he says : " From tho date of my arrival until now, I have given you sound advico, and everything lias been done to ensuro tran quility and put a stop to bloodshed. My advice has not boen listened to, and I am therefore forced against my will to send for British troops, who are now on tho road and will arrive in a feu days." Thin despatch was issued on Feb ruary'2oth, and on February 2()Ui General Graham achieved his lirst victory over tho rebels at Teb. Tho statement made by Mr Gladstone in parliament that. General Gordon had never asked for troops to bo sent to his relief at Khartoum is thus easily reconcilable with this proclam ation. Tho suggestion innilo by tho "Herald " that the I'rime Minister had been guilty of a wilful Ho in such a matter, with tho despatches in existence to convict him, 18 simply absurd. Tho present difficulty, it is easy to per ceive, lias arisen entirely through General Gordon's own miscalculation of the work he had to do. lie was either unnblo to efl'ect tho peaceful evacuation which ho in tended, or changed his views and thought tho Imperial policy ought to chango with him. The result of it U that tho operations for itfliof have been delayed until summer, when our troops would probably sutler more loss and hardships than all the Egyptian, garrisons of cowards and cut-throats in the Soudan are worth. If during a day's march noar the Rod Sea to attack Osman Digna's force.-. 400 <>f our men were prostrated from sunstroke two months ago, what will be the fate of un expedition sent on a campaign of a thousand miles into tho wilds of equatorial Africa, and exposed to (he intolerable heat of May, June.and July ? It is not unlikely that. Tory political iutriguu, backed by the insane ravings of a section nl the press and people, will compel tho British Government to undertake this fearful and futile expedition ; but if they do, the salvation of tho Egyptian garrisons and the redemption of General Gordon's indiscretions Mill bo won by tho desolation of many British homes, and the shameful murder of our gallant soldiers.

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Wo nro obliged to hold over our report of tho Bible Society mooting lust night.

Tlio depnrturo of tho b.s, Kotomuhana for Sydney last night, although deferred from 5 till 7 o'clock, did not take place miti' 10, so that the "fnrewolla" which wore being Maid proved to bo rather protracted. Tliuru wax a coiiHiderablo number of people on tho wharf to see friends mid pastor*oil' -Roman Catholics, to bid adieu for a time to their Bishop; Baptists, to wish liod-speod In their pastor, Mr Spurgcon ; and tho friends of other passengers, amongst whom we noticed Woodyeai's Circus Company, .ludgu and Mrs Miinro, Mr (larlick (liarlirk and C'ranwoll), and Mr.l. D. Davis.

The steamship British Kihg.whioh loaves for tho South this evening, has shipped at this i>ort for London about t>(/() cases gam, 10 tons tallow, and 40 tons checKo. Tho latter is packed in a cooling chamber with which the vcsvol has been flttod here.

Dr. I'hileon did not consider it necessary to holit an inquest on tho body of Mrs Stean, aged S5 yearn, who died oil tho passage of the Rotomuhann botwoen Wel lington and Auckland. Death, ho believes, was the result of natural causes.

Mr \V. (f. Garrard denies that ho is Iden tical with tlio " VV, O. Gnrrett " whom mo roported in our yesterdayV issue an having conducted a very "rowdy" religion* meet ing nt Whangaroi. Tho ex-agitator does not wish to rest under mi undeserved Btigma, and ho protests that ho never visited Whangaroi, lmicli less ongugeil in an anti-Brown crusade thoru.

Mr K. Bartley, architect, of Qu con-street, lias received the following tenders for the erection of a house and two shops in Elliott-stroot i-H. Shnilcr, £1,1201 S. Atterwell, £1,113 i T. Colebrook, L'I.OOS; MeConnochio and Son, £1,060 ; Joseph Wood, £l,0G0; Langloy and Williams, £1,050; •). Horon, £1,01)5 ; A. Pollard, £1,026; andJ. .T. Holland, £980.

At the inquest at Ternahan's Hotel, OneluiHga, on Monday afternoon, on tlio body of Kichard Fletcher, who died suddenly on the 3rd inst., the jury found that deatli resulted from pneumonia, brought on by excessive drinking. Fletcher had been well-to-do in the colony, but a love of intoxicating drinks destroyed his prospects, and at last laid him in his grave. Mr Ternahan wishes it to le stated that tho unfortunate man had. not bben drinking in his hotel. He came for tea on Saturday evening looking very bad, and ton minutes afterwards the doctor had to bo sent fur

The Matthew Herd who was prosecuted at the Volice Court yesterday|for drunken ness is not Matthew Herd, of Victoria Avonue, Eden Terrace.

Last evening, at the Newton Congrega tional schoolroom, thero was a very large muster of Bund of Hope members nt tlio weekly practice for the annual gathering, which takes place on Monday, 2(fth inst. Under Mr Friths conductorship good prOr gress is being made with the pieces, and it is expected that with tho two remaining practicos tho young people will produce the choruses with excellent effect. Tho younger portion are engaged with some exercise songs, which are highly interesting to themselves, and will produce a pleasing aspect in tho programme, John Lockwood, who died yesterday at Cross-street, Newton, at the age of 09 years, was formerly well known in Auck land, though for the past fow years he has been living in poverty and obscurity, lie was formerly licensee of the Princo of Wales Hotel, Hobgon-streot, and about twelve years ago 'o3t £1,500 by the defalca tions of tho absconding solicitor, E. J, Cox. Since leaving the hotel business some seven or eight years ago, deceased had sunk into destitute circumstances, and for somo time back he had been in receipt of aid from tho Relieving Officer. A month or so back his case was brought under the notice of tho Benevolent Society, who also gave relief to him, although it had been reported to them that ho was shamming illness. He was attended by Dr. Hooper, and though affected with no specific disease, it was cvi dont to tho doctor that his constitution was breaking up, and therefore the Benevolent Society continued their help up till the hour of death.

Notwithstanding the numerous counter attractions last evening, thoro was a fairly good attendance at St. James's Hall to hear the readings by Mr J. J. Boak. Tho pro gramme comprised eight selections from tho works of well-known writers, while with the object of imparting variety to the pro ceedings and rendering the entertainment more attractive to the audience, Hunter's string band performed musical selections at intervals. We have already said that Mr Boak is an able anrl talented elocu tionist, and it speaks volumes for the versatility of his peculiar talents that with out other assistance than tlir.it afforded by the band lie kept the audience thoroughly interested for nearly three hours. He was equally effective in pathetic and humourous! passages, and it was quite evident that care ful study of the writings chosen for recital was combined with a thorough knowledge of the elocutionary art. "The Burial of Moses" (Alexander) and "Christmas Day in the Workhouse " (Sims) were both delivered with considerable dramatic power, arid were probably the best items on tho programme. Great amusement was caused by the recital of the ''Courtship of Godfrey Gubb " and "My Firet Spoech," bath very humourous pieces. In addition to these, Mr Boak was most successful in his rendition of " Edinburgh After Flodden''(Aytoun), "Tho Road to Heaven "JG. R. Sims), "The Death Bridge of the Tay" (Carleton), and " Ho^ to Raise a Fortune." The entertainment, as a whole, was a moat interesting and enjoy able one. It is the intention of Mr Boak to form classes in Auckland for the study of elocution, and, possessing as he does, ex cellent recommendations and acknowledged ability, he should meet with a great deal of success.'" ■ •■ •' •"" * "'

During the passage of the brignntine Lapwing between Newcastle and this port, a seaman named George Wilmott fell over board and was drowned. At 1.55 a.m. on the S.'lrd ult. Wilmott was aloft engaged in stowing Ihe topgallant sail. The weather was dirty with a high sea miming. Captain Watt, who was below, was brought up on deck by a voice as if in distress, crying something like " Oil !" and thon he found that Wilmott had fallen into the water. Captain Watt ordered tho man at the wheel to throw the end of tho main sheet overboard, and ho himself threw a lifebuoy over in the hopes that the man might' reach cither, but owing to the darkness these efforts to render assistance proved unsuccessful. Owing to tho state of the weather, it was impossible to launch the boat, and the vessel hove-.to and remained so till day light, but no trace of Mr Wilmott could be found, and it was apparent that ho had found a watery grave.

The monthly meeting of the Union-street Band of Hope was held last evening. Thero was a fair attendance, considering other at tractions going on at the samo time. Mr Thomas Press, of the North Shore, gave a spirited address ; songs wore rendered, also readings, by musical ladies, viz., Misses Bannister, Carlaw, Carter, Kerr, Perry, and Mr Wykcs.

A young person named Butwell, a feather dresser from Tauranga, was run in this afternoon by Tletoctivo Hughes for drunkenness, by her express desire.

Addressing his constituents at Oilman town last, Tuesday evening, Mr Seddon, M.H.R., made soino cogent remarks on the present condition of the Opposition party in tho House of Representatives. He was afraid the majority of tho North bland members in Opposition would not follow Mr Montgomery. Sir Goorgo Groy was the lighting chief and natural loador under whom the Opposition would bo successful, and as Promior would be acceptable to both islands. Sir George Grey, Mr Montgomery, Mr Macandrow, and tho leading mcinbors of tho Opposition would no doubt settlo their little differences amicably. Asonoof the rank and file, his place was to look on and vote straight.

At a meeting of tho Ponsonby Regatta Committee hold yesterday afternoon, it was decided that tho disputed whalo boat race should bo rowed over on Satur day afternoon next, tho course to bo from DovonportWharf toSholly >oacli. Captain W. Farquhur will act as starter, and Mr Sloan as umpire

To tho Editor: Sir,—l regrot to see by your morning contemporary that tho Foot ball Association havorofußodK. VVhitesido's application for remuneration for time dining the coming intercolonial trip. I think, Mr Editor, if they had been so disposed, the needful could havo been found, and when wo oonsidor that the larger number of the team can well afford tho time, and to them it will bo a splendid pleasure trip, it soemss to mo to bo unjust to expect a man liko Whitesido, who has to earn his bread by tho sweat of his brow, to sustain aloes that those hotter oil' will not sutler. Might 1 remind the Association that while Whito sido was walking about on .sticks for some weeks aftor return from tho South list season, no one camo to his assistance, nor ottered him a penny to support him for his determined ellort to sustain tho prestige of Auckland, until his wounds wero healed. 1 am sorry the morning paper should havo thrown out that inuendo about the over zealous admirer, as I knov Whitesido came to tho determination he could not go if he was not paid without consulting anyone.— Yours, etc., 0. B. K.

Tho usual quarterly mooting o! tho Sir Henry llavelock Lodge No. 1 was held last night at their lodgo-room, Alexandra-street. The election of ollioors for next term re sulted as follows : -W.C.T., Bio. Sims: W V.T., Rio. Holland; W.S.. Uro. Tai wlianun; W.F.S., Bro. Lye, senr. ; W.T., Rio. Lawfnnl; W.C., Bio. Smith : W.M., Bio Hughes; W.1.C., Bro. MoNaughton ; W.0.1!., Bro. lireon; W.K.0., Sister Dull'; W.L.S., Sister Taiwhauga s Lodge Deputy, Bio. Flaiiuury. They were duly installed into their several ollices by the Lodge Deputy, Bro. Flannery, assisted by Bro. Townsand, as I.M. Tho quarterly jjass word lining given, finished tho busmen of the evening.

A man named Clark had a very lliurow escapo from a violent deatli on board of the schooner Energy yesterday. He was in the vessel's hold, when a basketful of coal which was being hoisted to tho wharf fell on top of him, and it was feared that ho was fatally inju rod. Di Teimantwas Bout fornnd attended to Clarke, whoso injuries ho found wore confined to severe bruises on tho shoulders and nock,and that no bones were broken. The Mian had, however, a miracu lous escape and those who observed his accident were greatly surprised that ho sullered so little from it. Ho will bo in capacitated for work for a few days.

Tho poll token at Devonport yesterday for the elec ion of four members for the lload Hoard resulted as follows :—E. W. Alison. 70 ;J. Glonny, 7. r>; C. C. Dacro, 03 ; T. L, White, 40; J. Jorvois, 40. Tho first four have therefore boen declared elected,

The popularity of " The Lights o' Lon don shows no sign of being on the wane. Thoro was a capital house last night, and the performance proved highly successful the action being very smooth, nnd the actors au fait with their several. parts. Special arrangements havo been mado to night for the accommodation of the _ One hunga people and the residents at inter, mediate stations along the line, tho de parture of the late train boing delayed from I l.l,") till 11..30.

NOTES FROM WELLINGTON.

Mr Georgo Tborne, Jun., Suspended.

(BY 01711 OWN COBKESPOSDKST.)

Wkllisuton, this day. Mr fiKORiiE Thorxe, junior, Superintend ent of Agents of the Government Insurance Department, has been suspended from duty by the Commissioner in consequence of disclosures during tho Maekay caso. It is not yet known what further steps will be taken.

McDermott, the defaulting Government Insurance clerk, has boen arrested in Oamaru.

Serious Cbargo Against Public Offlclals f - Specific charges have boon made against several high officers in tho. Public Works Department and a Commissioner of Crown Lands of using tiioir posi tions to buy land against the public. In tho cases of the Public Works officials, it is alleged that they have pur chased land in the vicinity of prospective railway stations before the sites wore made public.

NORTH ISLAND TRUNK RAIL WAY.

Mr Mitoholson's Journey.

[liV TKLI'.CRAFII.—SPECIAL REPOETOT

Stratford, this day. Hon. Mr Mitojif.lson and party have re urncd to Stratford from the bush. From a hill they woro ablo to sco tho lino as far as Tongarahau. Mr Mitcliolson goes straight on to Wellington, and will accompany tho Premier to Auckland, travelling per Hincmoa.

LATE TELEGRAMS.

Arrest of an Alleged Forger

New Plymouth, this day.—Constable Day, of Waitara, has arrested a man giv ing the name of White on suspicion of being the man John O'Connell, who forged the name of Mr. K. K. Davis, to a chequo for £14 at Auckland.

Three Shops Burned Down.

Dunkdin, this day.—Three wooden shops in George-street were burned down early this morning. The buildings were occupied by Thomas Scott, fruiterer; Alexander and Shepherd, butchers; and David Miller, grocer. Scott's stock was insured in the Equitable Offico for £100; Shepherd's, for £2">o, in the London and Lancashire; and Miller's, for £600, in the Hamburg, and Madgeburg. The latter is a partial loss. The buildings were insured by the owner (Mr James Galbraith) in tho London and Lancashire Office for £600, Tho fire is supposed to have been caused by a spark from an open fireplace in Scott's shop.

Dhsedin, this day. —In the case of Ward v. National Bank, the jury have, answered all the issues in the plaintiff's favour. '

LATE SHIPPING.

Bussell, this day.—Arrived: Rotomahana, at 9 a.m. She sails at 5 p.m. Passonfcers for Syduey: Mr Broderick and Mrs Eastmere.

Tho schooner Sajcon, which leff Lyttekpn.ott tho 29th ult., arrived here early this morning.

The briK Ahnabcll (Horn) entered outwards at» theCmtoms to-day for Sydney via Morigomn .■>■ >

To the Editor: Sir,—ln my humblo opinion, nothing can bo more cowardly than a "stab in the- dark"— i, c. , writing an ac cusing, damaging letter against a man or at ratio under shelter a of norn dephwtc. Your coorcspondout, "Early Riser," in last night's Staß, is one of them. " Early Riser" says: "One ot our city dairymen was seen (he had not sufficient aueacity to say he himself saw) to go to the horse trough, dip hia can into it, and pour the water into another can." Now, to say the least of it, that, sir, would bo strange con duct far any milkman to perform, seeing, in the first place, thoro are bo many taps about, and secondly, the facilities every milkman has, if he wero dishonestly in clined, to do those sort of things within the precincts of his own premises, where no human eye could detect the adulteration. I am' So,, H. Habbison.

The regular meeting of the Onehuiiga Borough Council was held on Monday evening, there being present—the Mayor (Dr. Scott), Messrs Clark, Floming, Hills, Jackson, Lundon, Stevenson, and Tapp. Mr Stevenson wrote withdrawing his appli cation for a private street, and in lieu thereof asking authority for a right-of-way 30ft. wide, which was granted. Mr Manders applied for a concession for fourteen years, for supplying the borough with gas, at the rate of 12s (id for the first four years, 11s for the next five years, and 9s for tho balance of the term ; also stating that he would light up a store ill the town on Saturday night, and exhibit the process of manufacture. The matter was rofeired to a committee of the whole for considoratien, as was also a proposal by Mr Hailes, on behalf of English principals, to erect a plant either for tho Council or a company. Tho ordinary accounts were passed lor payment.

We beg to call special attention to Mr R. Arthur's sale of freehold property in Wake field-street, close to tho Town Hall reserve, This is well worth the attention of investors, As v business site it should command atten tion.

At the Theatre Royal last evening a con cert undor tho management of Miss Shan aghan was given in aid of the Convont of the Sisters of Mercy, Poneonby. Tbero was a good attendance, including sovoral of the clergy. Songs wore rendered by Miss Slmnughan, Miss Thomas, Mrs Harrison, Messrs Edwards, Boyle, Knox, and W. Carey, and Misses Sheehan and Shan aghan sang the duet " I Know a Bank." Mr Sheehan's band played tho overture and several other selections duriug tho even ing.

Tho programmo for the meeting in the riioml Hull on Friday night will appear to morrow.

Tho Amorican evangelists are to give addresses to-night at llio usual weekly dovo tloiuil mcctinir in St. Johu'a Wesloyan School room, Pongonby.

Professor Brookes advertises that he is prepared to give lustons in tho crystal ivory type BVBtom of portrait, painting. He also druwa altonlion to liis deferred payment syßtem, by which working inun can obtain portraits exe cuted by this process.

Miss Clarice Brabazon's (child pianisto) concert v ill be (,'iveu on Monday evonintc noxt in tho Theutro Itayal, under tho patronage of Sir U. M. O'itorke and other distinguished per nuns. A full programme of Miss Hrutmzon's evening concert will shortly bo presented. In addition to tho young lady's piunoforte per formances, soiirh by Madame l'oolcy, airs KoviK, Jliss Htaunton, ami Messrs (Jould, I!urnhnn),.indlluxtabl<> will bo sting. MrPooloy will conduct, and the concert will be speciully altraolive.

Contracts taken for all kinds of concrete work, lurtfu or small, and e»timutc:u and other luforination frivun to Uiobo wishing to do their own work.—John Wilson and Co., 76, Quucn street.—(Advt.l

English Lever Watches packed and sent post free to any part of Now Zmluml on receipt of 1.0.0. for £3 10n. A stamped Kuariuitoo en closed.— A. G. Uivrtlctt, 1;>I. Quoon-Btroet Chronometer and Watchmakor (opposite Theatre Royal), established 22 yours.—(Advt.)

Aicicin'h Infants' Food—or Malted Phj>3 phatos (Imrley und wheat).—This swrot nulri nii'iii is a uluao imitation and substitute' for mother's milk. Children got fat and enjoy go. d health muler this diet. "Tho most wholesome food for your biibv." Try it. — Prepared at The I'liuriiiue)', Quueii-stretit. Prico la per canister.

PROPOSED RELIEF WORKS IN OTAGO.

(I.V TKLFIIKArtf— PKKSS ASSOCIATION. )

Ditnkdim, Tuesday. On April 29th, the Mayor of Dunedin sent tho following to tho Premier at Welling ton :—" Number of men hero unable to obtain work ; strongly urge you to open a small suction on tho Otugo Central Kailway or other work, for tho unemployed during the winter months." Tho following roply has boen received :—" Many thanks for tele gram re unemployed, Government making arrangements to take men on when neces sary, but in public interest think the necessity must bo clearly show n before ro lief works are opened."

THE TUHUA GOLD PROSPEC TORS.

(BY TKLKORAPIt. —PRESS ASSOCIATION.)

Wellington, Tuesday. Thk Native Minister has decided not to prosecute the gold prospectors, Barry and McDonnell, who wero arrested by natives and sent to Alexandra. It seems they were not aware they were breaking the law, though they really rendered themsolve» liable to be tinod £50 each for prospecting on native land the title to which had not been determined.

ANOTHER FIRE AT CORO MANDEL.

Hotol Burned Down This Morning,

(BY TKLEfIRAPJt,—OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

Coromandf.l, this day. The MaPonic Hotel was totally destroyed by fire at 1 o'clock this morning, nothing being saved. Tho inmates escaped from thp window. Tho fi.ro is supposed to have broken out in the kitchen. Tho Oddfellows have lost regalia worth .i!io The insurances are : Building, £000 ; and furniture, £200 ; in tho Norwich Union Office.

SCINTILLATIONS.

Rain again threatening. British King sailed to-day for the South, P, and O. mail steamer arrived in St. George's Sound yesterday. Tho Italians say, what a woman wills God wills. i>o tons of Auckland choose sent Homo y Brit.sh King. Tobacco has boon successfully grown at Tauranga. "Good bye, sweet tart," said the small boy as ho opened his capacious mouth. Tlio Govenor opens the new Savings Bank to-morrow. Lights (and shades) of London nightly at the Opera House. A man named Boattio was dangerously gored by a bull at Gißborne Xesterday, That virtuo that requires to be guarded Is scarce worth the sentinel. Auckland exporting 2,ooocases of oranges to Sydney. How's that ? A new gunboat for Queensland is to bo launched on the Tyne on Tuesday. Yesterday a Wanganui hotol-keeper was fined £10 and costs {or Sunday trading. Out of a population of 16,338,270 in Spain, 11,770,108 can noithor read nor write.

Sir Andrew Clark is to represent the Australian Colonies at the Suez Canal Con feronce. Official enquiry into tho foundering of the steamer Kangaroo takos place on Friday. It is eaßy to pick out a journalist in the crowded streets, because be is tho only person who always keeps to the write.

The Bad and Worthless.

are never imitated or counterfeited. Tliis is eßpecially true or a family medicine, and it is positive proof that the remedy imitated is of the highest value. As soon as it had been tested and proved by the whole world that Hop Bittcra was the purest, beat, and most valuable family medicine oi\ eatfh, many imitations' sprang up' and began to steal the notices in ■which tho Press and the people of tho country had expressed the merits of H. 8., and in overy Way trying to induce suffering invalids to use their stuff instead expecting to make money on the credit nnrt cood name of H. 13. Many others started nostrums put up in similar stylo 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 Bittern. All such pretended remedied or cures. stt matter what their style' or name is, and eanecially tlioso with the word ".Hop or "3&' in their name, or in any way connected with-them, or their namo, are imitations or counterfeits. Beware ol thofo. Touch none at them. Use noting but Ko^ino AmericanJldb Bitters, with a bunch or cWstet ol gjoen Hpi» ■ffiß»illabel.' Und Dr. HbWs naWUotyii intho glass. 'Trust nothing blso. DruiWMti and chemists are warned against dealing in Imitations or counterfeits.

SIR GEORGE GREY AT CHRISTCHURCH.

[BY TBEJSOKAI'H.— I'BEBH ASSOCIATION.]

CiliusTetiuT.cn, this day. Sir, Gi'.onni'. ftftiiv arrived at Lyttelton yesterday morning by the Manapouri, and was met at the landing by the Reception Committee of the Working Men's Political Association. After a short inspection of tho harbour works, etc., Sir George came through by train, and has taken up his quarters at Cokor's Hotel. Ho is looking in remarkably good health and spirits.

FATAL RAILWAY ACCIDENT.

[HY TULKdBAI'II — I'BESK ASSOCIATION. I

Mastkrxon, this day,

Jamks Woods, driver of a truck on the Masterton railway works, slipped while de taching hia horse this morning, and the loaded truck passed over his arm and thigh. He died from the shock within half-an hour. Deceased, who arrived from the South Island in February last, was a young man and single

SPORTING NEWS.

(lIV TKIiBIIKAPII. —I'KIWS ASSOCIATION.)

Grand National Steeplechase Weights.

CuuisTCillißCU, this day. 'fur. following are tho weights for the Grand National Steeplechases, run on 24th May :— Guano National Handicap, 1 miles. at.lb. at.lb , Cliirenoo .. .. 12 M Harbary .. 11 0 Canard .. .. 12 ti Comet .. .. 10 7 Hercules .. .. la 4 Black Doctor.. 10 0 AkuiU .. . 12 3 Fawn .. .. 10 0 T.uxy-ho Haxdk'A)*, S miles. Claronce .. ..132 Black Doctor ..107 Cunard .. .. 12 10 Hard Times .. 10 0 Hercules .. .. 12 0 Luggage .. 10 0 Agent .. .. 12 0 Woodstock .. 10 0 Barbary .. ..US Topthorn .. 10 0 Andy .. .. 11 0

AUCKLAND CHEESE FACTORIES.

Latk. yesterday afternoon a large number of gentlemen interested in tho cheese and butter industries wore present at the Chamber of Commerce for tho purpose of ini-pecting samples of cheese brought by Mr Bowron, lnspector|of Cheese Factorios.from Te Awamutu, Paterangi, Rukuhia, I'ukekoho, Turanga, and Bay of Plenty. Mr J. C. Firth occupied the chair, and in a few introductory remarks referred to the importance of tho cheese industry. There were, he said, Ul cheese factories in the colony, of which 1(1 were in the North and f> in the South Island. Those present had tested samples of cheese from tho Waikato factories, and so far as ho could learn, were very well satis fied with the quality. The difficulty experi enced by the cheese companies was that they had not yet found the best means of dis posing of their cheese, and on this point he invited Mr Bowron to speak.—Mr Bowron stated that cheese from Ashburton had sold in London at from oCs to 70s per cwt. An other 30 tons had been sent, and ho ventured to say that it would not realise less than 74a. Mr Bowron then went on to explain that in London large cheese, about SOlbs., would bring £10 a ton more than small cheoses. One cheese in the room was manufactured on tho American prin ciple. It was made from milk showing 20 poi cont. of cream, which was unparalleled in all dairies that he ever knew. That cheese was completely American, and it would be a very keen judge indeed who could, if it were classed with tho American, tell the difference. Another cheese was on the Chedder principle, and there was no other cheese which would bring such a high price in London. The others were all very good. Next year twenty factories womd be in operation here, and each will be able to manufacture 50 tons of cheese. If the product, 1000 tons, were sold in London, say at 745, they could see the amount of money it would bring to the colony. Ho was of opinion that there ohould 1.0 one factory fnr the CllfitMnr and double Gloucester cheese, and all young persons engaged in the busi ness should take certificates of competency there. Ho was also convinced that butter factories would be a success in the colony. In reply to questions, Mr Bowron said that last year England paid America nino millions for dairy produce—butter, bacon, and cheese.—Mr J. M. Clark thought that bacon could not be classed as dairy produce.—Mr Firth said lie would put it strongly before tho directors of the New Zealand Shipping Company, and Shaw, Savill, and Co., whether it would not be a much better policy for them to announce at once that tney were prepared to take cheese in considerable quantities in cooling chambere at id per lb., for at present the rate of freight was simply prohibitive.—Mr Vickers asked if there was not agood market in Sydney, and Mr Firth replied that there was a duty of 2Ad per lb. Tho cost of delivering cheese in London at present, viz., 2id,was more thantheindustry could stand, and he hoped that, the charges would be reduced. Mr Firth concluded by staging that he was much obliged to Mr Bowron, and hoped the suggestions mado by him would not bo without weight.

POLICE COURT.-This Day.

(Before Messrs F, L. Prime and F, G. Clayton

Just ices J

Toi'Eus. -r- Klglit persona wcro punched for drunkenness. John foster Wanstan was re mnuded to tho Infirmary for seven days, as ho was Buffering under delirium tremons.

Aloft.—John I)tuninionil and Alfred Fergus son wore charged with being found by night ill tlio hay-loft belonging to Mr Thos. McElroy.— Sergeant White stated tho particulars, and the evldonco showed that the hoys ran away from their homos, and instead of returning to their parents took shelter in the hay-loft,—Mra Fer gussan said her bay had a goad home, and was employed by a respectable ttrm in Queen street. Bho feared that. Johnny had drawn Alfy away from his dutius. She, however, sympathised with Johnny, because he had no mother to direct his steps. (Hero Johnny burst into tears.) Tho Bench ga.vP the boys words of kindly ad vice, and discharged them, Laucenv.—Samuel Austin surrendered hia bail and appeared in answer to a chance of stealing iv bottlo of raspberry vinegar and a bottle of cordial, valuo "8, the property of Joseph Call'ory, of tho Auckland Hotel. — Prisoner pleaded not guilty.—Mr Edward Cooper ap peared in defence. — Albert Kdward Glover deposed that on returning to the hotel the bar man told him that a young man wanted to see him. Ho listened, and prisoner requested a drink on credit. Ho refused, and presently he 6a\v tho prißonor taking two bottles from the shelf inside the bar.—To Mr Cooper: He ob jucted to give him drink without the money.— Detective Walker arrested prisoner in Cnstoms- Btrcct. He acknowledged to taking the bottles. He did not question him, nor did ho caution him. He said he was put up to it by others.— Constable Arthur Dows accompanied the prisoner to tho gaol. Ho said lie should not havo taken them, but ho was induced to take them by others.—Crow-examined: Told him he had got himself into a pretty scrape.— Mr K. Cooper addressed tho Boneh in defence, and urgod that prisoner was far gone in fuddle. Ho heard a voice behind him saying, "pass those bottles," and ho instinctively passed the bottles. When ho found out his mistake lie offered to pay for them. He would ask <he Bench to allow prisoner to be put into the box. —Samuel Austin was then sworn, and deposed that ho' waß wandering up and down Queen streot on Friday night with two Coromandol friends. Visited about half a dozen public houses, and having got into a foggy condition, his friends deserted him. Had no clear recollec tion of subsequent events.—A long discussion followed between Sergeant White and counsol as to what constitutes larceny in the eye of tho law.—Tho Bench said a conviction must follow, and imposed a line of 10s and cos's, or in default soven days imprisonment. Bkbach op Licensing Act.—Wm. D. Dallen and Thomas McKwin were (charged on sum mons with selling liquor at Eilcrsließacecourse on tho 2nd of January last, c«ntrary io section 159 of the Licensing Act. 1881. —Mr A. K. Whitakor appeared In defence, and, tinder the circumstances, advised defendants to plead guilty.—Mr Cotter appeared for the prosecu tion.—Mr Whitaker produced Mr Robert's condi tional license under which tho sale was mode, and this conditional license, he might say, was signed by that eminent Good Templar, Mr AVil son. Ho hoped the Bench (as this whs a tost case) would deal as leniently as possible with defendants.—Mr Cotter said had the oaso gone on, other points would havo boon raised which' would have provod of some interest, especially as to whotherthoßcmuera Licensing Committee had tho power aud could logally erant a con ditional license. He would not ask for a large penalty, but the case would show that no per son, having a booth at any place of public amusement, could use a conditional license graHted to a publican, and not to the perron using it. MrKoberts, it appears, did not per sonally consent to *a conditional license in his name—Mr'Whitakev said that defendants cer toinly Oujtlit to bavo been niore careful. Son geant White sa,id that these conditional licenses were grantbd in rather a loose manner.—The Bench considered tho matter and imposed a fins of £5 and costs in each case.' ' '

This was all the business,

CABLEGRAMS.

ISY CABLK-COPYMGHT.]

(Rkhtek'.s Tblkiskamh.)

General Gordon's Charges Against the Government. London, May (».— The latest despatches from Gordon Pasha charge the Government with indelible disgrace in not assisting the garrison under his command ; and also say that the refusal to assist himself crowns the climax of their meanness. He advises that 1 King Leopold should occupy the equatorial provinces. Sir Michael Hicks Beach's motion censuring the Government for de laying the rescue of Gordon Pasha nnd his garrison will be taken in the Houso of Commons on Monday. Tho British Parliament and French Convicts. London, May C—ln the Houae of Lords, Earl Carnarvon, speaking en the recidi viste question, said it was impossible to exaggerate the importance attached to it, and he hoped that tho Government would recognise the extreme depth of Australian feeling in the matter. Earl Granville ad mitted that the subject was of great moment, and required prudent handling. Lord Lyons has repeatedly pressed the French Government as to their views on this question. The "Times" advises the Government tv exhibit a readiness to further the just de sires of tho colonists. This paper also mentions that a report from Melbourne states that the colonies are apathetic as re gards federation. The rocidiviste discus sion in the House of Commons has been postponed for a fortnight, owing to the papers on the subject not being ready, Franco-Moorish Quarrel. Pakis, May !>.—Diplomatic relations be tween France and Morocco, which have been somewhat strained on several occasions since the Tunisian war, have now sustained a complete rupture, and the French Govern ment has recalled its Minister from Tangiers. . The " One-Armed Patriot" Comes to Australia. London, May 5. —It is announced that Mr Michael Davitt, the Irish Nationalist agitator, has decided to leave the United Kingdom, and settle in Australia. A Royal Laiason. A report has reached here that the Grand Duke Louis IV., of Hesse-Darmstadt, . widower of tho late Princess Alico of Great ! Britain, has married the divorced wife of a former Secretary to the Russian Legation at, Darmstadt. London Wool Market. At today's wool sale 10,000 bales were catalogued. A good demand was ex. perienced. Cross-breds are |d above last sale's prices. Fine qualities of greasy merino show a slightly improved tendency.

[PER N./..L. AND M.A. CO,]

Wool.—Competition is increasing, and the market is firmer, except in lambs, which has declined id to lid per lb. Home buyers are purchasing freely. Up to date 35,000 bales have been sold, Tho list closed on the Ist instant.

The Oriental Bank Failure.

[.SPECIAL TO PRKSS ASSOCIATION.]

London', May ">,

In the matter of the Oriental Bank, the Court insists that the corporation liquidates . its afliirs in England only, and it is esti estimated that if the liquidation is con tinued, depositors will not receive more than 17s 6d in tho pound. It is believed the depositors will shortly receive an interim dividend of 10s in the pound. The first call upon the shareholders will, it is believed, be £15 per share, payable in three instalments. It is suggested that Mr MacEaehern should represent the Australian creditors, and a committee, consisting of tho largest eroditors and Rhai"eholders, will probably assist tho liquidator and directors in ac cepting proposals to sell the Australian land and buildings of the corporation. Alleged Embezzlement by a Mine Manager. R. B. Fletcher, late mining manager at Sandhurst, who was committed for trial on March ISth on several charges of embezzle ment, was acquitted today on first charge. The hearing of the remaining charges is still proceeding. Melbourne Grain Market. The Melbourne manager of the National Mortgage and Agency Company of New Zealand (Limited) reports of the local grain Ilnvrkct go followo . Whoat, 4o to do Qd. Market, rather weaker. Malting barley tirm ut 4s 3d to 4s 9d; New Zealand oats rirm, and in active demand at 2s 9d to 3s for feeding, and 3a Id to 3s 3d for milling sorts; New Zealand oats, under bond, in fair demand at 2s 6d to 2s 9d. The Oriental Bank's Indebtedness. It has been ascertained that the Oriental Bank corporation was indebted to the Associated Banks of this colony to the amount of £50,000, of which £34,000 is covered by securities.

WATER SUPPLY EXPLORA TION.

Visit to the Walroa.

Tiik Mayor and Crs. Devore Mackechnie, La Roche, Stevenson, and Crowther (mem bers of Water Supply Committee), together with Mestrs Anderson and Errington (City and Waterworks Engineers respectively), returned to town at 9.15 last night from their visit to the highest reaches of the Wairoa river, some three miles in a straight line above the Falls. The party left town in two traps on Monday evening and stopped for the .night at Drury, whence they resumed their journey early the following morning via Hunua. Horses were kindly placed at their disposal by the settlers, many of whom also joined the excursion. The whole cavalcade directed their course to a place named the Forks which marks the confluence of the Wairoa and ono of its largest tributaries. It was ascertained that this part of the river is about 265 feet above the sea lovel, and that the daily volume of water might be roughly estimated at 11,000,000 gals., a very satisfactory supply, seeing thatthedaily flow attho West ern Springs is not more than 3,000,000 gals, at the best of times, while in dry weather it falls as low as I.OOO.OOOgaIs. The water, too, was found to bo quite pure, as clear as crystal, and refreshingly cold notwithstand ing the sunshine. About the must feasible plan of utilising the supply appeared to be tlio construction of- ij,e dam and the pump ing of the water hy hydraulic power to a reservoir ta be made upon a neighbouring hill, which has an altitude of 560 feet. Prom this reservoir it could be brought by a gravitation scheme into town. The party dined at Mr Kiely's, and then set out again for Drury, whence after tea they came on to Auckland, having ridden or driven over 50 miles that day. A bottle of water was brought away for analysis, but got smashed on the route. The Mayor and Committee express themselves highly, indebted to Messrs Phelan, Kiely, $>unn,, Shanassy, Sinclair, Diunin, a,nd[ other settlers, for their hospitality a,nd very kind services. Altogether th,e try> proved! VCJJT pleasant, and it wa,s highly enjoyed. A report will doubtless b.e submitted at tho mooting of the Council to-morrow evening.

ALLEGED LIBEL BY A SOLICITOR.

(BY TKL^CIBAFH—TRESS ASSOCIATION.)

\ Nbw Plymottv,, Tuesday. Ik tbo Supi^m,e Court, Civ^ sitting, the pase q£ Gilfthea and wife v, Samuel Letham »nd Black was heard to-day. This was an action for alleged libel by the defenda.nta on the p;a: ntifis, damages being laid a* £0,000. Mr Hutchison, of \Vanganui* prosecuted, and Mr HeaUeth, of Auckland, defended. Mr Hutchison applied to a change of venue on the grourul that a fair trial of the case could not be had in New Plymouth. After Mr Hesketh had replied, His Honor ruled that the place where the parties h.«l been known for years was the place to try a case whore the question of character was at stake. He would, taerefpre, refuse the application. The question of the publica tion of the libol was raised, and Dr, J<. Murray Gibbes, one of tho plaintiffs, was put in the box to prove it, Tho qaee^ tion raised was Were th<> letter.s from Mr Samuel, a solicitor, to another solicitor, privileged communications ? fe his evidcACS> T>x Giijbes admitted writ^si>* a letti-j.io Mr Roy authorisingjii^joact for hxva while he was away w England. Mr Hesketh then appli.e.3 k>r a, nonsuit,on th<jv grounds that, t^o Jecters on which theaotioi^r \yas la.id were privileged communications, flis Honor granted a nonsuit. Mr, gutchi-^ son ifttiffiftted hjs iateatloutg.appeal,,'

"ENOCH ARDEN" AT ST SEPULCHRE'S.

How tho Auckland Benovolent Society was Victimized.

Mr J. Forster Wanstall, B A., M.B Arrested for Drunkenness.

Many of our readers have doubtless ob served during the last few days notifica tions in our columns to the effect that a re cital of Tennyson's poem of " Enoch Arden' would be given in St. Sepnlchre's school room on Tuesday (yesterday) evening. Additional interest attached to the announcement from the fact that the entertainment in question was stated to be under tho auspices of the Auckland Benovolent Society, j n aid of whose funds it was to be given. The object was known to be a charitable one and tickets and circulars having been distii buted amongst the patrons of the Society and leading citizens, it was expected that there would be a good attendance. Nothing was known of the elocutionary abilities of Mr Wastall beyond the fact that he had re cited in private before several gentlemen and was considered to be competent to eh* therecital. The bell was lighted in anticipa tion of the entertainment as the usual hour last night, n»d when the time for the com. uienceinent of tha proceedings arrived there was a fair attendance, although not by any means so largo as might naturally have been expected. Mr Wanstall did not put in an appearance at the specified time, and the audience had already begun to display its impatience, vhon the announcement was made that the recital would not take place, and that those who desired their money back might receive it upon application at the door. Several did apply, but tho magority were satisfied to relinquish their claim to the shil ling, and allow them to be added to the " charitable fund." It was at first supposed that the reason for postponement was the small attendance, but a more sur prising explanation was forthcoming The poetical reciter had fallen into the hands of the Philistines, and was, in fact, safely en sconcec1 in one of the police cell?, having been locked up on a charge of drunkenness It further transpired, consequently, that he had been arrested at the instance of the Benevolent Society, under whose auspices he was to hay« lectured, and that charges of a more serious character were to be [made against him. The affair has naturally caused con siderable astonishment, and has given rise to some scandal, and this being so, we have been requested to explain the extent and nature of hisconneetionwi'h the Benevolent Society. He was recommended by Dr Murray Moore as a suitable subject for charity. Wanstall represented himself as a qualified medical practitioner, although not registered. He denied that he was«U dieted to drink, but admitted taking chloral to procure sleep. He displayed a willingness to work, and being possessed of good elocutionary ability, it was decided to arrange forthe recital of last night in order (hat Wanstall might be furn's'ied with a decent sot of clothes andstarted afresh. Circulars and lickeis were issued, but later yesterday afternoon the erratic elocutionist was discovered in an intoxicated state io Queen-street. Messrs Ewington and Duppy conducted him to the Police Station and gave him into custody. He was charged with drunkenness to-day, and as he was suffering from delirium tremetu was re manded for night days. It is probable he will be fuither charged with obtaining money under false pretences. Wanrtall represented himself to be a nej.hewofSir Harry Parkas, British Ambassador toChina,

DEPARTURE OF BISHOP LUCK.

Service in the Cathedral.

The Itinerary Service prescribed by the Roman Catholic ritual for the purpose of seeking the blessing and protection b,f God on the departure of a prelate for a distant journey was celebrated shortly after four o'clock yesterday afternoon in St. Patrick's Cathedral in the presence of a large con gregation of people. Bishop Luck, attirei in his episcopal vestments, conducted the. service, assisisted by the Right Kev.iMon signor Fynes, the Very Rev. Walter Mc- Donald, Revs. O'Hara, Paul, O'Reilly, Leni han, Riordan, Fox, Costello, Fathers Luck, Vaggioli, Downey, and O'Gara (0.5.8.), and Mr Meagher. At the cloßeof the service, which was only of brief duration, the Bishop addressed a few. part ing words to his people. He expressed gratification and surprise at seeing bo many of them present at such an inconvenient hour of the afternoon in order to take leave of him. He thanked them very kindly for their earnestness in this respect, and asked them to pray forhim while he was away, so that he might have the holy angel of God continually*to direct and watch over him, and that he might safely return to his home—his beloved diocese of Auckland. He begged them also to pray that while at Rome and elsewhere he might be successful in promoting the best interests of the diocese, for there-were many things to be done. He therefore hoped that they would pray Almighty God that His holy grace might go with their. Bishop. He was sorry that the hour for tie departure of the steamer had been deferred from 5 till 7 o'clock, a» many of those present who would like to accompany - him down t» the steamer might find it inconvenient to do so. at the later hour. However, h» would ac cept the will for the deed* He thanked them very much for this last manifestation of kindness on their part, and again solicited their prayers that his mission might be blessed. His last act amongst them prior to his departure should be to give them his blessing. The Bishop then pronounced the Benediction and fho con gregation dispersed.

MINING NEWS.

(BY TELE(IKAJ>}I. —OWH CORBKSPONDEST.J

Thames, this day. Alburkia. — A promising reef eighteen inches in thickness was intersected in the low lovel last night. The quartz rf which

is comeposd is heavily mineralised, and several colours of gold have been seen.

New Prince Imperial.—The main shaft is 49S feet in depth, and now ranks third among the deep shafts of the field. Tha manager will probably open out a chamber of the uew level this week. At a depth of 500 feet good sandstone still prevails in the bottom. The stopes at the various levels are looking as usual. The drive toward* . the air shaft at No. 2 level is following a small body of quartz,which doee not, how over, show gold. Deep Lrvj:l Cross.— A small leader ww intersected yesterday in the cross-cut at th» intermediate level, but tka footwall leader is belioved to be 15 feet further ahead. In the drive at the 640 feet level the reef ha» opened out to 4 feet in width, and some of the auaijts is fairly mineralised, and of ft kindly mature. Caledonian Low Level.— The tHimel» now about 300 feet in length, and the hard rock has been pierced to a thickness of IS feet.

Queen ov Uisacty.—A trial crushing of 27 loads af quartz from No. 10 level gaw the w»r return of 7ozs gold, Waitkkauri No. 2.— Stevenson, tributer, has banked 43ozs ISdwts of gold* Welcome (Waitekauri) Pocook, tri buter, obtained SJozs from one ton of dirt.

Moanatauri, — Webilcock, tributer, crushed two tons for 9ozs 17dwtsgold: KWRAStri Hill.—-Two tons, crushed by- Thomas tributer, gave 7ozr gold. Magnolia —Rate's Brushing yielded lor lldwts.

CAMjatiA.,—A trial crushing from the wm?.o was completed this morninjj for tho disappointing return of 15ozs 9dwte gold from 47 loads of quartz. Such a meagre result was quite unexpected, the manager having reported gold as visible at every successive breaking-down.

Auckland Sharemarket.

" -. ■ May 1. 1884. Gqlq»ta,l Bank-Sellera. i2a 11-?"5 *nBU-al>co-Sellerg, 75s M youth British Insurance—Sellers 56s Thames Gas—Sellers. * 9 15b n* ealand lolm ">* Mwcantah^SßUira,- «? National Mortgage—Borers. 25* Bcnranjort fens- Buyers. lls.& Vpromandel Steam-15s Qween or Beauty—Sollera, 2a ■ «« 1 Prince Imperial-Buy Ms, 158 «a;asil»w, JUS Sis M

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, WEDNESDAY MAY 7, 1884



Special Advertisements. •Vf AKCHBSTER DEPARTMENT. ' We bog to announce the arrival of our Autumn and Winter Importations for this Department. They include extremely cheap lines in BLANKETS (Rkai. and Imitation). WELSH AND YOEKSHIRE FLANNELS. SHIRT INGS AMD TOILET COVERS. A Splendid Assortment of , TOILET, HONEYCOMB, BU)B AND, PINK MITCHKLINK AND GRECIAN «Uft,Ta. , We are Bho wing a vfSry large selection of LOOM AND DAMABIC TABUSOiI AND TABLE Napkins. Intending purchasers would doi well to insuect! 'lieseßOoTs. us they are marked-at Lower Pricw than, similar good* have ever been sold .at in Auckland. ' NOVfi'THE ADDUESS 3. COSfiJIAYE & CO., 30J & 600,. QUKBN^TBEET.: r\ B^E V H O V N D ■ HO T E C. ■ JOHN DARBY,, Pje-WWRTOR. The Proprietor tegs to returji his y/sxaybei, ' tlmnlts to hia friends and the puhUo for their: past patronage, .and trusU that by civility, attention, .and Tcoeping <as heretofore). nothing ■ Ibut <*c Beat Brandsof Wines and Spirits, Ale. '■ ""liri'.vvM '■£■■> i"'.1;'""' "'"'/;*.' 'x -\r inr«nnnrl(iff fnr Bflnil€glßiiaiJPrff-W°dc';*tte'



Special Advertisements. DR. WILK IN S, F.R.C.S., OONfIWI.TINa AND OFKRATINO SttUOKOV, Is at Mb Surgery, for General Practice—Morn ingfl, 10 until 12; Evenings, 7.:i0 until SIR); Afternoons, 2 io 4. for Eye, Knr. and 'throat diseases. Or. Wrt.Kixs spent soven years at. Moorenelds Kyc Hospital, ]/jndon, under Meßsrs Bowman and Crichett, two at Tlnvut Hospital, London, seven years Honovary Surgeon Albert Hospital, and e!<rht years at Ryi^ Kar. ami Throiit. Infirmary. Melbourne Corrects sight for glasseß.—Consulting RooniF, Queen-street (nco Post-office), Auckland. pkBAT QALB OF QRAPERY AT TIIK KBINBURGH HO USK EDINBURGH MOUSK (Opposite Howe 3trect). fi ri'ouTTS Haa resolved on a LARGE REDUCTION OF HIS STOCK. SALE TO COMMENCE 13th APRIL. GREA.T RKDUOTIONS IN PRICKB. GRKAT REDUCTIONS INT PRICKS. GRKAT REDUCTIONS IN PRIOEK. DOME AND SEE. COME AND SEE. COME AND SEE. INSPECT THK STOCK. INSPECT THK STOCK. INSPECT THK STOCK. G. C. takoa this opportunity to thank his frlonda and customers, and to Bolieit a con tinuance of the same. GREAT BARGAINS IN BLANKETS, FLANNELS, JACKETS, ULSTERS, &o. TTTILMAM £» TJRIDGMAN WILLIAM it. -DRIDGMAN Has just opened nn a Splendid Lot of New Goods for the Winter Season, exceptionally well bought, and will be Bold at a very moderate advance to meet the times. 800 Pairs New Blankets, all stzos and quali ties, fr«m 6s 6d pair, having been bought con siderably under usual rates, will bo sold cheap, and cannot bo beaten. BOUGHT A JOB. Nearly Two Hundred (fi2oo) Pound* worth of Ladies' and Girls' Ulsters and Black Cloth Jackets, which will be SOLD AT and UNDER WAREHOUSE PRICES; some very obolce Goods in Dolmans, &o. Qirls' Jackets,, from 3s 9d; Ladies' Heavy Ulstors. f rom 6s lid 2,000 yards Flannels, all makes, from 7*3 yard Colonial Flannel, lljd; 32in. Heavy Welsh, Is 6(d, worth 2s , „,. 50 Coloured Alhambro Quilts, 2sM Special Value In Groy Calicoes, 32in., 23d yd Choico Patterns in New Cretonnes, 61d yard, Strong Worsted i-hoad Super Fingering Yarn, Nice Assortment New Dress Goods, from 3»d Boys' Strong Twoed Trousers, 3a 9d; Mena Tweed Tronsors. 4s lid 30 Men's Strong Tweed Coats, 6s lid, Bpl'd value Now Winter Goods in all Departmenta Job Lines in great variety, and lot of Remnants, very cheap, and worthy of inspection Floorcloth, in all widths, from 27in.. 9d yard. JUNCTION DRAPERY WAREHOUSE, UPPER QUEEN-BTRKET. TltirrORAUY PREMISES OPPOSITE X. CLARK AND BONB'. H. L. POSSENISKIB, MERCHANT TAILOR AND IMPORTER, SHORTUMD-BTKEET, AUCKLAND, Wishes to Inform His Patrons ami the Public generally that he haa i JOST RECEIVED HIS FIRST SHIPMENTS OF AUTUMN AND WINTER GOODS, Per B.a. Ruapbhu, The above comprise all the Latest Designs In TWEEDS and COATINGS, and are welJ worthy an inspection, Mrs r, somerville, WELLESLEY-STREST (OPPOSITE ABBOTT'S OPERA HOUSE), Has Received, per Mall Steamer, A BEAUTIFUL ASSORTMENT OF FRENCH AND ENGLISH MILLINERY. j AUCKLAND GAS COMPANY (LIMITED), ESTABLISHED 18G2. PURVEYORS OF LIGHT.1 HEAT. AND POWER. The Company dell and erect gas-flttlngß, In clmiing gas apparatus und gnsnuwer unicinos. Stuok includes Otto Gas Kugiuue.—Oliloc iind Show-rooms, Fort-stroet. TV*. MACMULLEN can be Consulted at Haslott's, Queen-street,from 11.30 v.m. to 1 p.m.; and at his Residence, Ponsonby Road, from 6.30 to 7.30 p.m. TF.LEPHOJJE NUMBER TO PRIVATE HOUSE, 188. j QIAL.E! SALE!! SALE!!! er READ THIS AND SAVE MONEY! *S1 1. FE~RNANDEZ Having Purchased at an ENORMOUS SACRI FICE tho Entire Stock of A. Renniß, Draper, Karangahape Boad, ' " IB now almost' GIVING AWAY DRAPERY AND CLOTHING. No t having sufficient space, a Full Price List can not be given; but this being really a Genuine Sale, intending Purchasers may rely on getting tho GREATEST BARGAINS EVER OFFERED IN AUCKLAND. Read the Price List :— a, d. Men's Good Tweed Suits .... ... 15 0 Men's White Shirta .. .-.'■ .. ..2 11 Men's Working Shirts 16 MenscuiuuicSMOlCTrimacfii .. .. all Men's Tweed Trousers . .. ..5 11 Men's Trousers and Vesta, warranted to wear 10 0 Men's Undershirts 11l Alen'sHats 1 6 Men's Socks, per pair .. 0 i Strong Winter Dress Material in nice dark colours, pcryard 0 G Boys' Strong Tweed Suits 3 11 Ladies' Good Tweed Ulstera . .5 11 Ladieß' Winter Skirts, nicely braided .. 211 Keally Good Wincey ...... .. 4J Splcnded Cashmeres and Merinos, in black and colours, per yard .. .. 111 9-4 White Witnoy Blankets,each.. .. i 11 Welsh Flannel .. .. U Scarlet Flannel, Mftpard 10} Good White CalkE • 2} Strong Grey CiWjfi 2 Good Flax Shi:«i|»?«-.i.. ■•._•• •• $\ Best China Maluiitf.trae yard wide .. 8J Splendid Bedroom Carpet, per yard .. .1.0 Full-sized Lace Curtains, per pair.. ~ 211 Strong Cotton Ticking ••■ n Floor Cloth for passages. 27 inches wide, nice patterns •• •• $ CftUdron's Socke ~ J Womeo's Hose^ .. • -.- *t A SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OF NEW MILLINERY, SfVLJSH, CHEAP, AND GOOD, . iIOTE TnE ADDRESS— ! FERNANDEZ, l DBAPER AND CLOTHIER, Kahanciaiu*^ I tpAu, Newton, directly .op-, POBitc My Jjimbonrno'ii. j . ___, _____ . rVXO BE SHOWN ON MONDAY, -I- APRIL 7, A»d jDllowlng days, AT T. MgMASTER'S, QAJEEN-STREET, AT T. 3*gMASTER'S, 4u^EN-STRKET, ; A LARCP Siqcic 0? KBW GOODS, JUST RECSiyED1 BY THB NORTHUMBERLAND, ' FKOJI liONIJON, Comnrio,ng^ NOVELTIES IS MANTLES. MILLINERY, DRBSSSES, AisfD )G!OSTUMES. . . •. ■ Al*®> ' MEW GENERAL PRAPBRY, BLA««E?».. ! FLANNELS, E^f_, MBH6 P^OTHING. SHIRTS, HAT) 3. ANfl) : :. ,;. bcamfs, ~■ - - ::„•■,' ;,;' sr-^!-— •. ■ : ' IIiQIWUKC OppOßlto ttlG MftPkfit.



000 p/ the oppprtynities of proonring atateaspnable'pricoa mislnessfroehold front ing ft'flno bußlnSsii oehtre, will take place to morrow a,t Mr'B, Arthurs Mart, Qneen street, at noon. As this land mustincroasexery much in value, investors 6hould not miss thiß oppoitunlty.—[Abvt.] -



. Rieyplys, viaeqivalfed for fawsfc, prfc^att^ quality, at Shakdpoar and Co.'a (oßposite the