SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

„, nn w .m WR f This Evonlng, 611 HIGH WATER \xo-moiTOW Morning, 71 BUNSET.—This Evening. 1.50 BUNRISE.-To-morrow Morning. 7.2 MOON'S AGE.—Now Moon, 2ath, 10.10 a.m,

ARRIVALS.

TO-DAY.

Wellington, s.s., Farquhar. from Tauranga Rowena, b.s„ Scott, from Mercury Bay Glenelg. s.s , Stephenson. from-Russell Waitaki, s.s , Crawford, from Whangarei Lookout, brigantine, from Sydnoy Neptune, _s„ from Onehunga

DEPARTURES.

LAST EVENING.

Mactrregor, s.s„ Johnson, for Whangarei Southern Cross, s.s., Hutchinson, for Gisborne

Vessels Expected.

London.—Doric, s.s., sailed April 26; Deva.i barque. N.S.T.D., February 4 ; Glance, barquo, L.C.G.K., March 3; Laira, barquo, April 7; Glenrosa, ship, W.T.M.K.. March 18; Wanga nui, ship. May 2; Otaki, ship, March 31; Frith of Dornock, loading. New York.—Claribel, barque. W.M.S.K. (via Wellingqn), January 24; Irene (via Dunedin), March 31; Nettie (via Wellington), loading.

Java.—Manhegan, barque, sailed March 31 ; Maroon, barque, April 3; and Thames, barquo, Ho follow.

« China.—Androklas, barque. March 2(5. Han Francisl-o. — Senator, barquo, sailed Maroh 29.

Australia. — Clansman, brigantine, from Rockhampton; Look Out, brigantine, from Sydney. Southern Ports.—Marshall S., brigantine, and Stanley, brigantine, and Clifton, oarque, from Uamaru; Yolande. sch., from Timaru; Wave, brig, from Dunedin. South Sea Islands.—Louie, schooner, from Long Island; Ada C. Owen, brigantine. from Rarotonga; Aurora, schooner, from Tahiti.

IMPORTS.

Per Lookout, from Sydney-90 cases galvan ised iron, 94 drums oil, 786 sacks bonedust, 35 tons pig iron, 1 sack gum.

The brigantine Borealis is loading 1,11(1 bags charcoal at Sydney for the Sugar Company, and will discharge here after the Adelaido has put out her cargo of 2,062 bags.

The schooner Aurora is daily expected to arrive from Tahiti with a full cargo of oranges.

Captain A. Fatquhar has rosumed command of the Thames steamor Rotomahana, and it is expected Captain Moore will take charge of the p.s. Anne Milbank.

The ship Crusader is discharging cargo in good order.

The as. British King left Lyttelton for London yesterday, with a full cargo, including 8,400 carcases frozen mutton, 1,083 bales wool, 6,981 sicks wheat, and a quantity of cheese. She also had 65 passengers.

Tho P.M. s.s. Zealandia will arrive from Sydney oarly on Tuesday morning, and leave for Son Francisco at 2 p.m. on the same day.

Tho brigantine Lookout, which left Sydney for this port on tho 7th inst, arrived hero this afternoon.

■Tho s.s, Noptuno nrrivod from Onohunga tills morning. She is to be employed in the harbour, but in what trade has not yet been definitely decided.

A brig supposed to be thoStarof Mersey, from Oaraaru, was signalled when wo went to press.

One of the Dovonport Ferry Company's steamers has been engaged to tow the barquo Himolaya from the Sugar Works to Queen street Wharf on Monday. The Himalaya has a few packagos cargo to discharge here.

' The s.s. Wellington arrived from Tauranga at 5 a.m. to-day. Passengers :—Messrs King, Steward, Bromson, Battley, Glyn, S. R. Camp .bell. Singer, Campney, Le Gallais, Roy. Burrows. The Wellington has been docked for cleaning.

The s.s. Glonelg arrived from Russell and tho North this morning. Passengers :—Mrs Donald, -Mrs Wiilmalejr. Mrs Milne, servant and cl-lld. Mrs Paterson and child, Mrs Higginson, Mrs Williams, Mrs Pixton, Miss Brighouso, Miss Higginson, Miss Harden. Miss Donohue, Mr R. M. Houston. Mr Williams, Sharland, Lowe, Ferguson, Walmsley, Knee, Lane, Sheen. Comes, Williams, Anderson, Smith, Brown. Coates, Phipps, Wrathall, Mastor Higginson and 7 steerage.

The s.s. Waitaki loft.Whangarei Heads at 5.30 p.m. on May 23, and arrived here at an early hour this morning. Cargo: 40 sacks oysters, 20 sacks gum,. 200 tons coal, 15 saoks onions, 1 crate pigs, 3 tons sundries. Passcn ¥ era—Messrs E. Lewis, Till, Spinkman, Mo rion, Bcssett, Fairburne, McLcod, Captain Braund, Mrs Serivens, Miss Millroy and child. Miss Carter, and Master Crisp.

The now steamer Wairoa, built by Mr \V. Holmes for Mr Light, of Napier, had an engi neer's trial this afternoon, when everything was found to work vory satisfactorily. The ongines, which were supplied by Messrs Fraser and Tlnne, proved very suitable, and gave the vos sel an average speed of 10 miles per hour. Sho was to have had her compasses adjusted this afternoon. The Wairoa will leavo for Napier on Tuesday night.

The following aro the movements of Union •Company's steamers arrangod for the ensuing week:—To Arrive: Te Anau, from Melbourno via the South, Monday, 11 a.m.: Omanore, from Southern ports, Monday evening; Wanaka (at Onehunga), from Taranaki and South, 9 a.m.; Te Anau, from Russell, Wednesday morning; Penguin, from Lyttelton, Friday. To Leave: Te Anau. for Russell, Monday evening; Wanaka, for Southern ports, Tuesday, 10 a.m. To Anau, for Southern ports, Thursday, noon. <_» '

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

ARRIVALS. Argylo, S.S., MoArthur, from Waltara Stella, 8.8., Gray, from Kaipara

DEPARTURES.

Argyle, s.s., McArthur, for Hokianga The a.s. Argyle arrived from Waitara yester day afternoon, at 2 o'clock, with 35 cattle, 150 sheep, and 17 packages. She left again last night for Hokianga, with 430 paokageß sundries, and Messrs Pringlo (2), Mrs Pringle and family (2), as passengers.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Melbourne, May 23.—Arrived, this morning: Arsrwata, from Bluff. , .

Chief Post-Office, Auckland.

Mails will Close as under i— This Day. For Gisborno and Southern Porta, per Southern Cross, at! p.m. Lato letters till 1.20 p,in. For Wangarei Heads, Parua, Waipu, Wan garei, Kamo, Tangihua and Mangapai, per Macgregor, at 5 p.m. For Thames, per Anno Milbank. at 5.30 p.m. For Woivvera, Mahurangi, Matakana, Munga wal, etc., per Rose Casey, at 7 p.m. For Wateriord, Tauranga, etc., per Rotoma hana. at 7 p.m. For Tairua. por Paku, at 7 p.m. For Waitaro, New Plymouth, and Southern Ports, per Hauraki, at 7 p.m. Monbay, 2Uth inst. For Waitara and Southern Ports, per Douglas, at 1 p.m. For Coromandol, per-Coromandel, at 3.30 p.m. For Russell and Kawakawa, per To Anau, at 4 p.m. For Tauranga, Ohinemutu, and Opotikl, per Glonelg, at 4 p.m. For Whitlangi and Upper Mill, por Rowena, at 5 p.m. For Russell, Kawakawa, Wangnros, and Mcn gonul, per Wellington, at v p.m. Tuesday, 27th inst. For Taranaki and Southern ports, per Wanaka, at 7.40 a.m. Per Zcalandia, as follows :— For Sanawich. Islands, United States of Amorica, Canada, British Columbia, Contral and South America, and British and Foroign West Indies, at 1 p.m. For United Kingdom and Continent of Europe, at 1 p.m. For monoy orders, registered letters and newspapers, at 11.30 a.m. Late letters, bearing an extra feo ef six pence in addition to tlie postage, will be received by tho Mail Agent on board the steamer up to the timo of sailing. This mail will bo duo in London on Sat urday, July 5, 1884.

A Post-oflico has been oponcd nt Waitakerei; mails will closo daily at 6 a.m., roturn mails will be reoeivod daily at 7.35 p.m. N.B.—The s.s. Aorangi will leavo Wellington, for London, via Rio do Janeiro and Plymouth, on Thursday, 20th instant Expocted passage, forty-two days. Note.—Saturday next, 21th inst (Queens Birthday), will be obsorved as a holiday. All mailsusuftlly despatched on that day will bo closed the previous ovonlng at 7 o'clock. The delivery department will bo opon from 7 till 8 p.m. on Friday 23rd. S. B. BISS ,Chk IPoetmaetei. Chief Post-offlce, Auokland.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

May 24, ISSI. Abbott's Opera House—" Tiokot of Leavo, 7.45 p.m.

Young Men's Christian Association— Dovo tlonal and Bible Reading, 7.30 p.m. Thoatro Royal—Glove Contest, 8 p.m.

Births.

HOOTON.—On May 19th. at Silvordnlo. Edon Vnlo Road, tho wifo of J. P. Hooton of a Bon. Both doing well. PUKCHASE.-On May 21st at her residence, Arch Hill, tho wife of Henry Purchase of a daughter.

Marriages.

WARMAN-RICHARDSON. - On Wednesday, May 21, at St Matthew's Church, by tho Rev. Mr Tebbs. Gcorgo Benjamin Warman, tho only aim of Qeorgo Warman, Islington. Lon don, to Rose Emily Richardson, aaUKhter of tho late Henry Richardson, Bathurst, New South Wales.

Deaths.

PRITCHARD.-On May 23, Holbort Pritchard (suddenly at Hamilton, from injuries received on tho railway); aged 42 years. Interment to-day at Hamilton.

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

SATURDAY, MAY 24, 1884.

For the cause that lacks assistance, For the wrong that seeds resistanoa, For tho futuro in the distance, And the good that we can do.

Tiie annivorsary of HerMajosty'sbirthday is, wo beliovCjSomothing more to colonists than a thin pretext for a holiday. It is ono of tho few celebrations which aro truly national. From ono end of tho British Empire to tho othor tho subjects of this mighty confedera tion rejoice in thoir unity, theiv loyalty to the representative of the Imperial Govern ment, to their national flag, and to each other. Personally the Sovereign may bo esteemed and loved, but tho " divino right" exists no longer, even as a respectable theory. Englishmen — and we uso tho word in its widest and noblest sense, which combines the threo kingdoms—recognise in tho Crown not a personal rulo, but tho embodiment of tho highest principles of democratic government, and the glory and greatness of an Empire on which the sun never sets. We sometimes hear shallow - pated stump orators talk glibly of the lack of loyalty in the colonies and the readiness of tho people to throw off tho ties with the mother country. We don't believe it. Every Englishman, worthy of the name, is proud of his country, ho is proud of her tradi tions, her national "prestige, of tho respect paid to her subjects in every part of tho world ; proud of the flag that floats trium- Ehantly in every sea. No Roman citizen ad so noble a birthright. Colonists are not going to exchange these privileges for the sake of enabling a few Brumagem states men to pose as tho founders of a pettifogging Republic. We are confident that England has sons as true, as loyal, as willing to fight for their Queen, their Empire, and their flag, in New Zealand as any that live in Great Britain, We hold, therefore, that the anniversary of Her Majesty's birthday, as a celebration of the unity of the Empire, should be tho greatest holiday of the year, and should, as nearly as possible, be ob served from end to end of the Empiro at one time.

Her Majesty Queen Victoria is a ruler worthy of a mighty nation. To-day sho enters on the 66th year of her life, and has worn the Crown of England for nearly 40 years. Her reign has been marked by tho greatest progress, the greatest enlighten ment, the most substantial triumphs of any age in the whole history of the Empire. In her person she has typified the virtues of the race—a good queen, a good mother, a good woman. Performing with care and industry the responsible duties of the State, she has yet in her private life displayed the sympathies and simple tastes of a true woman. Her diary is full of natural feeling and marked by strong womanly instinct. Nothing in it from beginning to end reflects the autocrat or spoiled child of fortune, nothing discloses a degrading thought or act of condescension towards her subjects. Tho little wits may make merry over its simple narration of homely incident, but we be lieve that this story of the quiet life of the greatest Queen of the age will be read in after times with a truer admiration than the records of bloody battles, which, though now lurid with the halo of a meretricious glory, are weighted with a load of human sufforing, ana, rightly considered, re present surviving barbarity in our most advanced civilisation. Anglo-Saxon people everywhere may justly honour Queen Vic toria, and pray that her prosperous and benignant reign shall long continue. And we believe this feeling prevails widely in the homes of the people sheltered by this— almost the youngest, the most vigorous, and tho most extended limb of the grand old tree.

Threatened Stoppage of the Big Pump.

The Thames is again in danger of collapse. After paying £3,400 in one year to keep the big pump going, the directors of the Deep Level Cross have notified the directors of adjacent mines and the Borough Council that unless more liberal contributions are provided the pump must stop. This catas trophe is synonymous with a collapse on the Thames. Clustering as the best mines do about the flat, the drainage work accomplished by the big pump is in dispensable to the working of the low levels. A stoppage of operations will throw a large body of men out of employ ment, and will destroy underground work ings upon which enormous sums of money have been expended. We believe, however, that this stoppage is in evitable unless a new contributory scale is agreed to. It costs £480 per month to keep the pumps going, and the proposal now is that this amount shall be borne in the following proportions:—Darwin, £10; Cambria,, £10 ; Moanataiari, £10 ; Cale donian Low Level, £50 ; Wniotahi, £50 ; Old Caledonian, £40 ; Golden Crown, £40; Prince Imperial, £150; Kurunui Hill, £30; Thames County, £20; Thames Borough, £40, leaving £30 a month to be still adjusted. The present contributors are:—Kurunui Hill, £30; Old Caledonian, £30; Gol<>en Crown, £30; Wajotahi, £30; Prince Im- !

perial, £150 ; Caledonian Low Level, £25 ; the Thames County Council, £20; Thames Borough Council, £40. Tho balanco has been paid by tho Deop Lovol Cross. Tho prosperity of the Borough of Thames is so largely dependent upon the continuance of pumping that tho local authorities should use their utmost influence, botli by negotiation and liberal example, to avert such n catastrophe. Every interest on the tic-Id will also bo affected ; wo sincerely trust, therefore, that the negotiations now on foot will prove successful in tiding ovor the difficulty and preventing any disastrous interruption in tho drainage work.

"Political Planets in Conjunc tion."

Under tho above bonding tbo "Taranaki Herald" published tho telegram announcing that at tho closo of tho Premier's speocli in Auckland " threo cheers wore given for Sir George Grey and for Major Atkinson." Our contemporary is not tbo first to have noted that there was a vory evident rapprveltanetil in matters political between tho bond of tho Ministerial party and the loader of tho Op position ; but it is tho first to emphasise tho fact that coiicuiTont, (.'boot's wero givou by a largo and intelligent Auckland audi onco to theso two political lead ers. Tho fact is certainly deserving somo attention. But a short timo ago, and the necessary corollary of cheers to ono of tho gentlemen named would have boon "groans" for tho other; but now all that is changed, and, so far as tho electors of this city are concerned, tho lion and tho lamb might lie down together in perfect peaco ana goodwill. Tbo Premier, no doubt, by the exercise of a happy tact, contributed to the feeling by the gracoful reforenco which lie made to Sir Georgo Grey as tho only ono qualified to lead tho Opposition at tho present time, nnd throughout his whole nadress, thoro was a careful avoidanco of anything that would causo personal irritation to tho member for City East. Thoro was tho samo characteristic in Sir Geo. Grey's address, but be plainly in timated that on political questions be still considered himself in activo opposition to tho Premier and his party. Plainly, either the electors or Sir Goo. Grey havo misread tbo signs of tbo times. Tbo mombor for City East confessed himsolf puzzled to account for tho friondly reception accorded in this place to tho Premier. Auckland is Sir Goorgo's citadol; yot hero was tho onomy received into it with opon aims, and his sentiments applauded. Over and ovor again in his address Sir Goo. Groy alluded to tho plaudits bestowed upon Major Atkinson's utterances, avowed himself unablo to see on what ground applauso was bestowed, and promised to mako tho same people laugh at tho absurdity of tho views thoy hud forraorly choered to tho echo. Laugh thoy did too— for an nudionce in Sir George's hands is al ways koonly responsive—and in many cases a laugh is bettor than an argument ; but laughter can novcr rub o.it a faot.

The Premier said that there wore now no broad lines of demarcation between political parties in tho colony; Sir Goorgo Groy denied it; and the truth may bo somowlioro botweon tho two extremes. Wo inclino to tho Promior's vlow, and think that to that fact may bo attributed the divided state of the Opposition camp. "Mon, not monsures," is the cry, becauso there aro no great mensures upon which to unite tho party. And it may fairly bo pointed out thattho chief reason for the obliteration of party lines is to bo found in tho tenchablenoss of tho Premier and his friends. They aro perhaps not actively progressive, but they aro very acquisitive, and whenever Sir George Groy has formu lated a political domand and obtained for it the assent of tho country, tho Ministerialists adopt it and pass it into law. In these cir cumstances, it seems cool, not to say comical, to find Major Atkinson bowniling tho nbsonco of those party lines which ho has set himself so industriously to rub out. Political opposition is rapidly becoming im possible; for with a Constitutional party advocating nationalisation of land, an elec tive Upper Houso, and femalo suffrage, thoro is not much of a platform loft for tho party of progress. Still, the present "con junction " doos not seem to be altogether favourable for n merging of parties. To keep up tho astronomical phraseology, wo might say that tho appoarancos, an seen through tho non-invortod telescopo, in dicate that two groat planets havo voritably been in conjunction, but wliilo Mars was in " inclination," Jupiter was in "declination." Auckland oloctors must, therefore, wait a moio favouiablo conjunction than is yot disclosed by tho political horoscope, if thoy wishjto sco theso planets shining as twin stars in tho serene sky of Now Zealand Government.

It was stated at the meeting of tho Trades and Labour Council last night that all tho mon who recently struck nt Garrett Brothers' factory had found employment with ono exception. Also, that Messrs Garrett Brothers had docidod not to employ any Sociotymon for the futuro, although thoy were offering tho wages which they had at first rofused to givo.,

A most unprovoked and dastardly assault was committed lost ovoning in Quoen-street upon Mr Wm. H. Jones, veterinary surgeon to tho Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Tho perpetrator of tho assault was Goorgo Cook, a cabman, who dealt several violont blows on tho head of Mr Jonos without any apparent reason for such violent conduct. An information has beon laid,and the caso will come before tho Police Court on Monday morning. Mr Brassey will appear for Mr Jonos and conduct tho prosecution.

Mr O'Brien, tho contractor for repairs to Dovonport Wharf, which was cut in two somo time ago by a scow, is pushing forward the work, and has now got all tho piles driven. In a very short timo tho forry steamer will be able to call thero regularly.

Wo are informed by Mr G. N. Brassey (the secretary of the Society for tho Preven tion ot Cruolty to Animals) that a Ladies' Committee has been formed under tho patronage of Miss Jervois, Miss E. L. Whitnker acting as Hon. Secretary and Treasurer. Tho committeo consists of 60 ladies, and already they havo commonced their duties in earnest by arranging to give two prizes for the best essays by children under the age of 15—ono prize for girls and another for boys, to bo competed for by the schools throughout tho Provincial District of Auckland, tho essay to be'on " Tho Duty of Man Towards the Bruto Creation." A day will shortly bo fixed for tho examina tion to tako place, and Professor Thomas has kindly csnsonted to act as examilrei-. We understand that the Gentlemen's Com mitteo will also givo two prizes, so that in all four prizes may bo antic'pated.

A meeting of the residents nf Northcote district was held last night ut the public school-room in order to take into considera tion the position of the present ferry service. There was a very large and repi-esentativo body of persons present, and Mr Muir, of the Sugar Company, was called to the chair.—Mr Brassey spoke of the increasing and profitable trade that the present ferry service had secured, and Eointed out that in spite of this fact they ad not attempted to put on a bettor class of steamers. Many present therefore thought the time had arrived for the resi dents to take the matter into their own hands, by either buying out the present Company, or by establishing a now one entirely. If the latter project were adopted, it would requiro something like £5,000 to provide two new steamers, while the present Company wero willing to part with their sorvico for the sum of £3,500, ' including the Dovonport steamor, nnd tho new one on tho stocks. —Mr Pickering gave some details with regard to the repairs necessary to tho steamer Dovonport, and what would be required to finish the new steamer on tho stocks. Two-thirds of the shares requisite for the purchase of tho present service were guaranteed in Auck land, and it was for tho district to tako up the remainder, nnd if this was not done promptly a third party would step in and purchase the service.—Considerable discus sion on the merits of tho question then took place, and subsequently Mr Brassey moved the following resolution, seconded by Mr Pickering: "That this meeting considers tho time has arrived for a local Ferry Com pany to be formed." This was carried.— Mr Brassey then further moved, and Mr Dickens seconded, " That the new Ferry Company be started with a nominal capital of £5,000, in 5,000 shares of £1 each." Carried.—Mr Joshua Jackson then moved, and Mr Turner seconded, " That this meeting is of opinion that the present Ferry Company should be bought out and those now present elect a Committee to canvass tho district to ascertain what number of shares the residents will tako in the new Company, the avowed object of which Company is to purchase the present service." Carried.. — A con siderable number of shares were then subscribed for, and it was then decided that Messrs Brassey, Jackson, and Pickering should .wait upon the Ferry Company and state the result of the present movement, and request them to send a representative to the adjourned meeting on Tuesday evening. A vote of thanks to the Chairman having been accorded, the meeting then dispersed.

About 8 o'clock this morning n woman war observed funning out of tlio shop of Mr IlolinoH, furniture broker, Symonds-streot, and niiiking hor way to tho demotory. Sub soquently Mr Holmes on looking round his shop missed a valuable opera glass.

The Matron of tho Old Men's Refuge desires to acknowledge the receipt of a bundle of wonring apparel from Mrs Groy for the use of tho inmates.

The members of the Auckland Working Men's Aid Society will hold their anniver sary tea and publicenteitainmentonMonday evening in the Parnell Hall, under the pat ronage of Mr Moss, M.H.R., and othor residents in tho neighbourhood. The annual report and balance-sheet will be presented by the Treasurer, and addresses given. An attractive programmo has been carefully prepared for tlie occasion, consisting of songs, readings music, and recitations, and a pleasant evening is anticipated.

" Colonel Ingorsoll at Homo and on the Platform, and Reminiscences of Personal In tercourse," was the subject of Mr Charles Bright's lecture at the Lome street Hall last evening. There was a fair attendance. Tho lecture was a clever and concise sketch of tho lifo and character of the celebrated American Freethinker. To-morrow Mr Bright will lecture on "Tho God of tho Bible."

Mr Charlos Bright loctures to-morrow night in tho Lome-street Hull, on "Tho Bible God." Tho proceedings commonco at soven.

Tho Scottish Highlanders of Chicago havo lately held a number of enthusiastic meet ings relative to the organisation of Church work among thoir countrymen. It is esti mated that thero aro between 3,000 and 4,000 Highland families in tho city, many of whom seldom enter a placo of worship, but who could bo drawn together by sor vices in thoir mother tongue, tho Gaelic. A provisional coinmittoo has boon appointed, and a call extended to tho Roy. Dr. Camp bell, of Collingwood, Canada, to tako charge of tho work. The Chicago Presby tery is favourable to tho movoinont, which will bo under its chargo.

A spocial addross will bo given at tho Sunday ovoning sorvico in tho Thoatro Royal by the Roy. ,1. S. Hill on tho parable of tho "Sower."

Tomporanco sermons will bo preachod to morrow in many of the Churchoß in tho city and suburbs in connection with tho anni versary of tho Band of Hopo Union, and tho annual gathering of Banas of Hopo takes placo in tho Choral Hall on Monday next, und promises to bo highly successful. His Excellency tho Governor has kindly con sented to preside, and is making arrange ments accordingly. Mr W. F. Tucker will givo an address, and an oxcollont musical and literary programmo has been prepared. For somo time the mombors of various Bands ot Hopo have been rehearsing selected pioces of a suitablo character undor tho caro of Mr Frith, and judging by tho succoss of Inst year, tho affair will give ovory satisfaction. Tho final rehearsal takes place this evening, in tho Choral Hall, at 7 o clock.

"Domestic Holp nt Homo ami Abroad is tho titlo of a paper published in London for tho special purpose of acting as a medium of engagements between domestic servants and thoir employers. in tho number for 29th of March last wo obsorvo a eliaiaeletiatio lottor from Mr T. B. lftinnaford, of Auckland, who invitee femalo servants, as well as farm hands, boys to milk, &c, to communicate with him, when ho undertakes to have situations ready for them on thoir arrival iv the colony. Thero is much information iv tho lettor regarding tho rates of wages ruling bore, the kind of immigrants wan tod, etc., and tho publication of theso fucts should do much to make Now Zealand nnd its at tractions known to tho classes that it is desired to roach. Wo observo that tho Im migration Agent for Now South Wales con tributes nn nrticlo to tho samo journal giving information about that colony as a (ield for immigants.

A glove contest for £25 a-sido takes place this ovening, iv tho Theatre Royal, between \V. Murphy (a lornl bruiser) nnd H. Ecclos (formerly agent for Jom Mnco). A number of amateurs will also display their oxpert ncss in tho game of tisticutrs.

Tho annual toaand ontortninmont of tho Excelsior Lodgo, Now Zealand Order of Good Templars, on tho ovoning of tho 21st inst., held in tho Franklin Roul School room, was quite a success. About 150 portions sat down to weighty tablos, fur nished with good things, cakes, tarts, sandwiches, nnd seasonable frnita. Tho following rendered essontinl servico to mem bers and visitors :—Mesdamcs Baskett, Cnnn, Corts, Porteus, Rule, and Misses Biggs, Campbell, Hales, and French. At the close of the repast, the entertainment was opened under tho chairmanship of Bro. Rule, with an oppropriate speech and an ode by tho choir. Songs were sung during tho ovoning byMrsCann, Miss Campboll, Miss Mnrson, nnd a duet, " What me tho Wild Waves Saying ?" by tho Misses Mnrson. Messrs Jenkins sang "Goneviovo" and "Don't Marry a Man if Ho Drinks." Mr George Carter sang " Jcssio, tho Flower of Dumblano " (Tanna hill) and "Tho Anchor's Weighed." .Mr Ring sang n humorous American song, very amusing. Messrs Lanier and Evans contributed songs. Capital recitations wero given by Mrs Andorson and Miss Froudo. Mr Mackay gavo tho "Curfow Boll." These several pieces wero well rendered. Mr Nowbold gavo a reading, "Phil and His Father," in good stylo. Mi's Anderson's "Firemen of the Land" was approved and applauded. Addresses wore delivered by the Roy. J. Boothroyd and Mr Wilcoek. Miss Booth nccompaniod tho singors on tho harmonium. On the motion of Bro. A. Andorson, votes of thanks wero accorded to the chairman, singers, and ladies who waited at the tables, and tho whole closed with the National Anthom.

Tho following is an abstract of tho state ment submitted by Mr. Holland, of the bankrupt firm of Holland and Fortzer, to tho Official Assigneo :—He was in business three years beforo he went into partner ship with Fortzer. Tho terms of the partnership were that they wore to stand nliko. Shortly after the partnership they arranged to take Fortzer's tnothor nnd family of six (ranging in age from nine to oightccn), and agreed to assign £3 per week out of tho business for household oxpenses. Both parties being unmarried, thoy lived together. Fortzer gavo him no consideration of any kind for a share in tho business. No regular debtor or creditor account or cash book was kept. About eighteen months or two years ago they mado an agreement to Brown, Barrett, and L. D. Nathan, and it was agreed that they should bo re lieved by a composition of ten shillings in tho £ by throe and six months' bills drawn by and backed by Nathan and Brown. Those bills were duly met by them. All tho savings wero placed in the bank to meet them. Thoy refused bills, although their claims amounted to one-half the total in debtedness. They cancelled tho deed of assignment and threw tho business nnd re sponsibility into the bankrupts' hands. Mr Nathan suggested about a fortnight ago that he should get Fortzer out of the busi ness and carry it on himself, and he would give longer terms. He procured the re leases for Fortzer, but Mr Nathan then re fused his previous offer. They were served with a writ by Mr Nathan, who subse quently offered to accept Brown & Barrett's and Owen's endorsements to bills, but he refused to get them or take £10 a week. He agreed to pay £30 a month, but after accepting these terms Mr Hughes (Nathan's solicitor) told them his principals had refused them, and wanted tho business to be assigned. He wanted time to consider, but Mr Nathan refused, and eventually a man was put in possession by tho trustees,

To the Editor: Sir, —I understood that the object in view in forming the Auck land Lumpers' Association was for tho purpose of maintaining the wages of this port at a fixed current rate, and, under that impression, many wore induced to enrol themselves in its ranks. But is such the fact? One instance will suffice : A numbor of working men, principally sailors, who do not inter fere very much with tho loading and dis charging of steamors and vessels at the Queen-street Wharf, tendered to discharge coal at the s.s. Waitaki, now at the Railway Wharf, for sixpence per ton, and because there are no steamers, &c, nt the Queen-street Wharf, theso Union men tendered to do the same work at five pence per ton, for the avowed purpose of doing us out of tho job and inflicting an injury upon some 40 others, who do not be lieve in joining an association embracing Dutchmen, Norwegians, Swedes, Russian Fins and Slavs, ana now an attempt is thus made to force us upon the principle, "If you don't connoct yourselves with us we will see you get no work," The Association havo all the Union Co.'s steamers, and, in fact, the entire control of the Queen-street Wharf. Surely in thjs rising colony, <md this its chief poit, the field of labour sho'iild be open to all, especially whenthe outsiders are really.tbe men who dp not profess (but as in the instance under notice) to go in to uphold the current rate of wages; not only here dominating, but likewise nt Lyttelton, Wellington, Port Chalmers, and Nelson. Further comment is unnecessary,—Yours respectfully, Tebrance Lyncii.

Tho irrepressible Paddy Doran has in vested in the Groat World Circus, minus tho performing horses. Ho attonted a public auction salo yesterday, bought tho lot cheap, and promises to give tho public a treat in tho shapo of a local show in about a fort night.

Mr G. N. Brnssoy to-day received a letter from Wellington asking for in formation to be used there in starting a local Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. We presume that tho remarks of His Excellency tho Governor at tlie first general mooting of tho Auck land Society, expressive of surprise at the fact of no similar society existing in tho Empiro City, has brought about the result desired. Mr Brassey has promptly furnished tho required information.

The Rev. Mr Ferguson, of To Aroha, who has lately been appointed as assis tant to the Roy. A. Cnrrick at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Alton Road, has arrived in town, and commences his new duties to-morrow.

Wo are informed that tho Temperanco Vigilanco Committee are preparing a report to bo presented to the Licensing Com mittees for the city nnd suburbs, alleging glaring violations of the Licensing Act by a larger number of publicans than might be expected. They state that certain nouses aro known to havo admitted as many as scores of persons on a Sunday for drinking purposes, a large majority of them boing working men. During the ensuing session of Parliament an effort will probably bo made through tho Temperance party to pass a Licensing Amendment Act making it penal for non-travellers£to ask or receivo drink from a publican during prohibited hours, as in Great Britain. An error oc curred in the paragraph yesterday referring to tho watch kept on a Queen-streot hotel (noar Wnkefield-stroet junction). Tho return given by the watchers was as fol lows :— From J to 8 to 8.30 8 „ 8.30 to 12 lo_ „ 12 to 12.30 No watch „ 12.30 to 1.50 G7 „ 2.10t02.15 20 „ 2.15 to 4 80 „ 4to 5.15 .. .. No watch „ 5.15 to 10.5 350 Total 033 To tho Editor: Sir,—ln your report of Inst ovoning ro Holland and Fortzer's meet ing of creditors, I wish you to make a cor rection. You state in your report that tho firm owed Mrs Fortzer tho sum of £70 for board, which ii directly false, as we do not, nor over did, owe that amount. You also state that I was to got Mr Fortzer out of tho business. What I did say, and what is correct, was that Mr Nathan suggested to mo that if Mr Fortzor left tho business, and I had all tho responsibility, that thoir firm would givo mo a longor time to pay thoir amount in. Trusting you will insert tho abovo, —I am, Ice., T. Holland.

Thero was great excitement in tho vicinity of tho steamor Glenolg, which was aiongsido of Quoon-stroet Wharf, this morning. Tho first attraction was two men, armed with long poles with iron points, who woro proiding tho bottom most vigorously from a stago which they had rigged undor tho wharf. In answer to many quostions thoy stated that five kegs of nnils woro below. Soon a darkio divested himself of unnecessary articles of clothing, ana essayed to dive for tho kegs, but the water was f roezinp;, and ho soon gavo tho task up an hopeless. Just then a juvenile looking rooster got loose from the Rowena lying close by and flow under tho tee whoro the nnils had disappeared. He made a terrible noise, but owing to tho extraordin ary exertions of fivo or six men who gav.o chaso, the runaway bird was caught while in tho water, and will, no doubt, suffor for Mb tiinority by boing converted into a Sunday dinner. No sooner was this oxcitement over than a loud splash was heard, and it was found that a valuable bundle of whale bone had slipped overboard from tho Glen elg. Hero was now work for the divers, and several men went down but without success. Gropnols and boat-hooks wore also used, and tho soarch for both the whalebone and tho nails was proceeding at a lato hour this afternoon,

Tho man Pritehard, who was killed on Thursday afternoon upon the Morriusville lino of railway, had his lifo insured for £200, so that his wifo and children, who re side in Auckland, aro not rendered dostitute by their boreavemont.

A contribution to tho discussion respect ing Christianity and education is promised in tho shape of a lecture to-morrow ovening by tho Incumbent of St. Matthew's, whoso subject is announced as being " What is Civilization ?" Tho subject is as interesting as wide, and to-morrow's address will doubtless prove attractive! to thoso who aro thinking upon tbo subjects of tho day. We learn that tho nowly-nppointod organist from Christchurch will preside at tho organ to-morrow.

Besidos tho motion of Mr McKonzio to niter tho depth of water on tho sill of the new dock, which comes beforo tho Harbour Board on Tuesday, the two following motions are sot down in the name of Mr Aickin :—(1), "That a special offico com mitteo bo appointed to consider all matters in relation to the furnishing and fitting of now offices, to consist of Messrs Clark, Waddo!, Niccol, Winks, McKenzie and the mover." (2) "That Mr A. E. Mackechnie be appointed to tho Finance, Legal, and Dock Committee,"

A man named John Hoggarty, alias Eggenton, was arrested on warrant this morning charged with an unprovoked assault upon one Rlchnrd Mills, on Tuesday last. Both men are engaged in coasting vessels, and it seems that on the day in question, while rowing ashore from their respective craft, Hoggarty assaulted Mills, and then, whon they got ashore, knocked him down and blackened one of his eyes. No causo is assigned for tho assault.

" Checkmate " was produced at Abbott's Opora House last evening before a good house. The performance was a most suc cessful one. Mr J. R. Greville made an excellent Winkle, and Mr Frank Curtis appeared to advantago as Sir Everton Toffee, while the other parts were well re presented. Tho amusing after-piece of " O'Callaghan on His Last Legs " was sub sequently presented, Mr W. E. Walton making a decided hit as O'Callaghan. " The Ticket of Leave Stan," with a power ful cast, is announced for to-night.

Tickets are going off rapidly for tho com plimentary bonefit to Mr R. W. Sceats, which takes placo on Tuesday evening noxt in the Opera House, and there is every promißO of a highly successful result. The first part of the programmo will consist of chair business by tho Waitemata Minstrels, in tho courso of which songs will be rendered by Mossrs J. Edwards, A. Bartloy, W. Caradus, R. W. Sceats, T. Leedham, C. Hanncken, 11, Hargrave, aud H. Roberts. A short concert follows, in which the Misses Stevenson and Annie Hargrave, and Messrs J. Hanna, J. Edwards, VV. George, G. E. Boyle, and George Morris tako part. Then comes the feature of the evening— Offenbach's operetta," The Barber of Bath." The characters are to bo portrayed by Miss Annie Hargrave and Mossrs R. W. Sceats, F. Sceats, and T. Leedham. The "bill of fare " is certainly attractive enough, and should not fail to draw largely.

NAUTICAL COURT.

Coromandol and Norah lit Collision,

An inquiry into tho collision between tlie steamor Coromandol and scow Norah, which took place on April 4th, was hold yestorday. Mr 11. Williamson appeared for tho Crown, and Mr T. Hill represented H.M. Customs.

Thomaß Soott. master of the Coromandol, deposed that he left Auokland at 2 p.m. on tho 21st. Left the deck of tho steamor whon past the Bean Rock light. Left James Hart at tho wheel. Saw the Norah, which was standing the same courso as us, on tho Tamaki side, viz., about E. by N., and was about half-a-mile distant. I heard a passeneor oallout, and I was coming up on dook when the collision took place. Wo struok the Norah on the fore-tigging on the portsido, and damaged her to tho oxtent ot _38 3a. Tho Norah was try ing to cross tho Coromandel's bow whon the collision happened. I called to tho man at tho wheel to put it hard to starboard, but after the collision found it waß not so. To tho Bench: Wont below to get tho oargo Use for Waiheko In order to prevent any delay there. This was tho first time that Hart had been in ohargo alone.

James Hart deposed : I was an ordinary sea man on tho Coromandel on the 4th April last. Will bo 18 years of age in November, and havo been eighteen rnonthß at sea in big ships. On this voyage took the wheel, whioh is situated amidships. Past the Bean Rook I saw tho scow Norah on the starboard taok coming to wards us. Expected to cross her bow. A few seconds before the vessels Btruck I asked a passenger to call the captain, but ho did not do so. The captain called mo to put tho holm hard to starboard, I did so, but it was too late. Simon Bolt, master of the scow Norah, do ■ posed that when he first saw the steamer Bhe was on his port bow, about three-quarters of a milo distant. Did not anticipate a collision until it was too lato to prevent it, although ho then took all necessary precautions against ono. Was under tho impression that the steamer would pass under the scow's stern.—After othor evidenco had been heard, Mr Williamson said that tho master of the Coromandel was to blamo in that he did not appear to have made inquiry!- as to the capacitor of Hart, whose youthful appearance should have caused him to do so. ■He also remarked on alack of dis cipline in the crew being below and washing while they wore jequiroa on deck. He did not think the master of the scow could be held liable for tho damage.—The Court decided to give judgment on Monday in both this case and also in re collision between the Rowena andKaur}. • ...-,-.•

CABLEGRAMS.

[SI'EOIAL TO I'KBSS ASSOCIATION.]

(Roceived May 24th, 9.30.) The Zulu Kobolllon. London, May 23.—A dotaehmont of British troops has been ordered to support Mr Osborno in repelling the Usuto tribes. Tho English Colnaco Question. Mr Westgartli advocates a ten-shilling poßtal note in preference to debased half sovereigns.

French Blockade of Madagascar. France intends shortly to blockade tho whole coast line of Madagascar.

[REUTERS TELEGRAMS.]

Egyptian Affairs. - England and tho Dual Control.

London, May 23.—The Premier made a statement regarding tho approaching Inter national Conference on Egyptian affairs, in the course of which he declared that the Government would never consent to revert to the dual control by England and France of Egyptian finances, and added that no Power had as yet attempted to alter tho basis upon which tlie British Government had proposed that tho Conference should take place.

British War Preparations. In tho House of Commons last night, the Government was questioned regarding tho reported equipment of steamers under the supervision of British naval authorities in Egypt. In reply, Mr Gladstone explained that the Admiralty were making arrangements for tho scrvico of small stonmcrs to act as patrols on tho Nile be tween Assouan on tho first cataract and Wady Haifa at the second cataract on that river. Australian Cricketers v. Marylobono. London, May 23.—The cricket match, Australians v. Marylebono Club nnd ground, commenced to day at Lords. The following are the names of the home team : —Gentlemen players: Messrs W. G. Grace, Rotherham, O'Brien, A. G. Steele, C. T. Studd, J. G. Walker, I. D. Walker. Professional players: W. Barnes, W. Flowers, Shorwin, W. A. Woof. The at tendance at the match was enormous, and the weather was splendid. An excellont wicket was pitched, and the ground was in first-rate order. The home team went in first, and remained at the wickets through out the day, having Jost nine wickets for 465 runs when the stumps were drawn. The following are tho scores : — W. G.Graco.lbw .. 101 Flowers, b.. .. 0 C. T. Studd. c .. 2 Rotherham, c .. 1 I. D. Walker, c .. 22 W. A. Woof, b . 0 J. G. Walker, c .. 93 Shorwin, not out.. 5 A. G. Bteel, st ..131 Extras .. .. 26 W.Barnes.n'tout.. 95 O'Brien, c .. .. 70 Total for 9 wkts.. 465

AUSTRALIAN.

The Waterloo Cup,

Sydney, May 23.—Tho Waterloo Cup (coursing) to-day was won by Monsoon.

Australian Markets.

Adelaide, May 23.—There are no changes to report in tho loc__l produce market during tho week.

Sydney, May 23.—Now Zealand wheat is 4s per bushel; New Zealand oats, 2s lOd ; maize, 4s lOd ; and the Sugar Company's No. 1 pieces per ton, £34.

NORTH NEW ZEALAND FARMERS' CO-OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION.

A deputation consisting of Messrs W. A. Graham and R. Gillett, Provisional Direc tors of the North New Zealand Farmers' Co-operative Association, Mr Renshaw, of Rochdale, England, and Mr Grant, agent for the Association, met the Trades and Labour Council at the Working Men's Club lost night for tho purpose of inviting the public of Auckland through the Council to co-operate with the Association and become members.

Mr G. W. Heslop, President of the Council, introduced the deputation.

Mr Grant explained that the Secretary of the Trades ana Labour Council had waited on him nnd expressed a desire on behalf of the Council to extend the working of the Association so that all the working men could become shareholders, hence the reason of tho deputation waiting on the Council. Mr 11. Gillett fully explained the objects, and showed the advantages to bo gained by the people of Auckland becoming mem. bors of the Association, and informed the Council that it was tho intention of the Association to place 2,000 shares in the Auckland market, which would, if possible, bo distributed amongst 2,000 shareholders. Mr Renshaw gave valuable information as to tho working of the Rochdale Co-opera tive Association, and showed that the Eoople of Auckland, by becoming share olders in tlie North New Zealand Farmers' Co-oporative Association, would be placed in a much more favourable position than similar associations in the Home country, as thoy would bo in direct communication with the producers, whereas in England the greatest portion of the principal necessaries of life had to be imported, entailing heavy charges and commissions, which had to come out of tho pockets of the consumers. After tho question had been thoroughly discussed, the following resolution was pro posed by Mr King, seconded by Mr Tude hope, and earned unanimously :—" That, after hearing the explanation of the position of the Farmers' Co-opera tive Association, this Council recognises tho benefits likely to accrue to the working mon of Auckland by their be coming shareholders, and pledges itself to advise tho different branches of labour which thoy represent to take up tho 2,000 shares offered on such easy terms." Mr Grant, on behalf of the deputation, thanked tho Council for affording the Asso ciation the opportunity of meeting them, and for the warm interest they evinced in this most important matter. Tho 2,000 shares alloted to Auckland will bo placed in tho market in a few days.

POLICE COURT.-This Day.

[Before Messrs Clayton and Moguiro, J.P.'s.] Drunk.—Six persons wore charged with this offence, but on account of the Queen's Birthday and promises of amendment on the part of tbe prisoners, they were dis charged with a caution.

Larceny.—Charles Dunn, a lad of 12 years, who pleaded guilty yesterday to stealing 3 boxes cigarettes and other articles from the shop of Mr Porter, of Vic toria-street, was brought up for judgment. The father of the boy, who deposed that he was a hard-working man with 9 children to provide for, expressed his regret at the position of his son. He had set him a good example. Sent him to Sunday and day-school, nnd could not account for the boy's conduct. If the Bench would kindly extend its leni ency, he would tench him a lesson with tho strap which he thought would destroy his liking for cigarettes. The boy burst into tears, and said he was induced to tako the smokes by another boy.—The Bench advised him in future to keep good com gany, and allowed him to go home with his papa. i

! NionT Wanderers.- John Nicholson and Joseph McNamarawere charged with being neglected children. — Sergeant McMahon found the boys wandering at midnight, and as they wore not willing to give an account of themselves ho took care of them. Mrs McNamnra said sho was a widow, nnd was astonishedatthedisclosures.—Mr Nicholson, a respoctable-looking man, said his son had n good home, but ran away on Thurs day.—The boy, with tears in his eyes, promised to be a good boy, and his father promised not to beat him this time.—The Bench hoped he would be a good boy, and as he appeared sorry, allowed him to accompany his father home.

Lunacy.—John Coffey was committed to the Lunatic Asylum on the medical testimony of Drs. Walker and Parkinson,

This was all the business,

ANOTHER FIRE.

Outbreak in Moßsre T. and H. Cooke'B Furniture Factory.

An alarm of fire was raised at tho exception ally early hour of 5.40 p.m. yesterday. Town was thronged at the time with people on their way home from business, and an im menso crowd of people consequently col lected in the vicinity of Elliott-street, from which dense volumes of smoke were ascending. It was found that the fire was raging in the basement of tho three-story brick workshop situated at tlie rear of Messrs T. & H. Cooke's Victoria street warehouse. The Fire Brigade and Salvage Corps had their apparatus on the ground within a few minutes of tho first alarm. Leads of hose were carried througli the Theatre Royal right of way, and copious jets of water were also directed into the basement by the removal of the street gratings. Nothing of the pro gress of the conflagration could be seen from the outside. The fire was con fined within four staunch brick walls, and there was no danger of it ex tending so long as tho supply of water did not fail. The interior of the basement was completely deluged by the constant stream of water from the various loads of hose, but it was somo considerable timo before there was any appreciable effect. The firemen followed up each advantage rapidly and systematically. At ono period the fire had communi cated with the first floor, but tho flames in this department were extinguished before they had caused any really serious damage. It was observed at another time that the draught bad carried the flames up the lift, causing the ignition of the roof, but danger from this direction was also soon averted. The fire raged in the basement until nearly half-past seven, when it may be said to have been practically extinguished. Precautions were taken to prevent its spread, and the last expiring embers were carefully ex tinguished. An nccident happened to Superintendent Hughes during the progress of the firo, some broken glass striking his hand in falling and causing a flesh wound. Disoovery of the Fire. The origin of the fire is enshrouded in complete mystery. No theory can be ad vanced to account for it unless it be that of spontaneous combustion. The workmen left tho factory at five o'clock as usual, and the storeman and packer, Daniel Townshend, with a boy named William Franklin or Brown, remained. Mr H. Cooke also loft for his homo in Grafton Road at five o'clock. Mr T, Cooke, who resides at Ponsonby, was in the shop at 5.30 p.m. At a quarter to five he went through the basement, and did not smell fire, while half-an-hour later he had occasion to go on to the first floor to give some instructions to Townshend, and at that time there was nothing to arouse his suspicions. Townshend was engaged in packing somo furniture on the first floor of the factory, when he was alarmed by a strong smell of fire which appeared to per-; vnde the place. Descending the stairs to the basement, he discovered that flames wero proceeding from that portion of tho apartment used as a mattrass-making and upholstery manufacturing room. Tho seat of the firo appeared to be some straw in the corner. He ran upstairs as quickly as he could, and told Franklin, who was raiud ing the shop, to tell Mr Holds worth, their next-door neighbour, to come in, and also to ring the firebell. The Other men who worked in the factory were George Irfitt and Peters. They had not been using fire during the day, and had not been smoking in the place. When theyleft, at five o'clock, there was no sign of fire. Loss and Insurance. It is estimated that the loss through damage to machinery, factory, and stock will exceed £1,000. The woodwork of the basement story is badly charred, but the damage to the upper part of the factory itself is slight. The stock of mattrass materials, chair frames, etc., on tho lower floor, has been destroyed, while some machinery is also destroyed. The factory building was insured in the New Zealand Office for £1,000, the gas engine for £250 in the Royal, and the factory machinery and stock for another £250 in the Royal. The gas engine is not seriously injured. Damage to tlie extent of about £200 was caused in the warehouse basement by the flow of water in there from the fac tory. The warehouse itself is insured: in the New Zealand for £1,250,- and the stock in the Royal for £2,200. Messrs Cooke are singularly unfortunate, in so far that their workshop has been on fire no less than three times, two outbreaks having oc curred about three years ago in the build ing which they then occupied higher up Victoria-street.

SPORTING NEWS.

Dunedin J.C. Winter Meeting.

The results of the three principal events of the first day's racing of the Dunedin Jockey Club Winter Meeting were published by us last evening. The concluding items were the Trotting Handicap of 74sovs, won by Ace of Clubs ; the Selling Race oi 40sovs, won by Mata ; and the Tradesmen's Handi cap, won by Minerva, Rubina being second, and Captain Webster third.

Dunedin, this day. It is raining hard, and there will likely be a postponement of the races.

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THE NEW GOVERNOR OF VICTORIA.

Farewell Banquet In London,

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[SPECIAL TO PRESS ASSOCIATION.]

London, May 23. The banquet to Sir H. B. Loch was a great success. Upwards of 200 leading Austral asian colonists were present, and also a number of the English nobility, and all the Agents-Generals with the exception of Sir Dillon Bell and Sir A. Blythe.

Tho Earl of Rosebery presided, and in proposing tho toast of the evening, spoke emphatically on the duty of an Australian Governor to try and draw closer the bonds which united the colonies with tho Empire. He expressed a hope that Sir H. Loch had received peremptory instructions from tho Imperial Government as to the attitude he should assume in respect to the re cidiviste question, and that they were framed in a spirit in accord with tho feol ings and aspirations of the colonies. He denied that any political school in England entertained a hostile spirit towards the colonies.

Sir Henry Loch, in replying, said that the problem of how best to maintain the connection between the mother country and her colonies required early and most careful consideration. He believed that the establishment of closer bonds of union would lead to the better welfare and happiness of the Empire. He proposed the toast of '• Prosperity to the Colonies." Sir Saul Samuel replied, saying the colonies were already united by the best ties to the Empire, and that tho time was not yet ripe for any scheme of Imperial federation. . i r

Mr Murray Smith also replied, saying that he was personally sanguine that federa tion would soon be accomplished. He pro posed, "The Health of the Earl of Rose bery, thanking him warmly for the inter e^ hf. displayed in the important problems affecting colonial interests, and especially for his action in regard to the recidivisto question.

Lord Rosobery in reply reiterated tho statement as to the interest he took in tho welfare of the colonies.

The Bad and Worthless.

aro nover imitated or counterfeited. This is I especially true of 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 Bitters was the purest, best, and most valuablo family medicine on earth, many imitations Bprang up and began to steal tho notices in whioh the Press and the people of the country hod expressed tho merits of H. 8., and in every way trying to induce suffering invalids to use their stuff instead, expecting to make money on the credit and good name of H. B. Many others started nostrums put up in similar style to H. B„ with variously devised names, in which the word Hon or '-Hops" were used in a way to induce peoplo to believe they wore tho samo as Hon Bitters,* All such pretended remedied or cures no matter what their style or name is S especially thoso with Die word n! ,_$S p?i,ln *eir name, or in any way connected with them or their name, are imitnttonsTor counterfeits. Beware of them. Touch Z» Tbt them. Use nothing but genuine iZricSS Hon Bitters, with a bunch or cluster of otbpt. xuSSL on the white label, and Dr. Soule™ Mm«?h5SE? in the glass. Trust nothing e&o.Dra^lJE and Chemists are warned a«Sns. deS_5S% imitations or counterfeits. fmusl a<*ling in _

TELEGRAMS.

[I'ER PBKBS ASSOCIATION.]

Duneijin, this day.—Lewis Austin and Co , wine merchants, have filed; liabilities not stated.

CiißisTCHimc.l, this day.—Mr McMillen addressed tho electors of Coleridge district at Sheffield on Thursday night. A resolution thanking him for his address was moved followed by an amendment expressing re newed confidence in him as the represen tative of the district. The resolution was carried by 15 votes to 13.

East Coast Election.

Wellington', this day.—The writ for tho East Coast was issued this morning and will be telegraphed to Gisborne.

The holiday will be observed here on Monday.

MINING NEWS.

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Thames, this-day. Waitekaitri No. 2.—A trial crushing of 19 tons from the tribute reef produced 181 ozs. gold. The quartz was taken fro m the winze at the 00ft. below Queen of Beauty level, at a much greater depth than payable gold has hitherto beon discovered on the Waitekauri goldfield. Hatman, tributer banked 2J ozs. gold. ' Adelaide.—Jury, tributer, crushed 12 loads for a return of 10| ozs. gold. Darwin.—A leader two inches in thick' ness, and showing colours of gold, was in tersected yesterday in the crosscut at Win 230 feet level. 8

SCINTILLATIONS.

Queen Victoria is 65 years old to-day. Monthly Summary with to-day's Star Sir George Grey speaks at the Thames to-night.

A murderous habit—Killing time. Last night of the dramatic season. Two Auckland Head-masters are in " sack "-cloth.

The Governor haspostponed his departure till Wednesday morning, 28th inst. Mr Macandrew addresses his constituents at Port Chalmers on Monday. The coal mines at Russell turn out 100 tons daily. When is a man almost sure to be hounded down ?—As soon as he goes to the dogs. London wool market maintains its healthy tone. J

A large number of working people are coming to New Zealand from the Australian colonies at present. '. _,_ Complaints are made of sheep-worrying by dogs in the suburban districts.

Lord Roseberry'e motion on the recidivate question will be brought up in Parliament on 30th June next. '

"Jewish persecution" in Auckland— The City Schools Committee will not allow Jewish children to leave the public schools early each Wednesday to get lessons, in Hebrew. .;.--.£

The reason that New Zealand editorsso seldom visit Europe is because they dislike to have their wives mistaken for professional beauties.

Messrs W. E. Thomas and Mark Rawltags were yesterday elected auditors for the borough of Parnell.

The needle production of the world is 200,000,000 per week, and yet bachelors have shirts with the buttons off

Boring with the diamond drill, the Springfield Colliery Co., Canterbury, have passed through four workable seams of coal —the lowest at 454 feet deep, being of good quality.

Close on 30,000 sheep have been taken out of the Hawke's Bay district this season to supplythe Wellington markets. ..'■;? Siberia now has a comic paper. But if common report be true the paper is the only comic thing in Siberia. Perhaps no man was ever more disturbed by a trifle than the reporter who, concern ing the appearance of the belle of a town at a picnic, intended to say, " she looked au fait," and found the types had it, "sho looked all feet.'-

The inquiry Into the striking of the barque Latona on the Port Chalmera bar was continued yesterday, the steersman giving evidence that he abandoned the wheel when she struck to save himself being washed overboard.

Three violent deaths, all accidental, took place in New Zealand during April last. Since August last no fower than six persons have received fatal injuries from tram engines and cars in Dunedin, Christohureh, and Wellington. The Chinese colony in New York ia now said to number 5,000. They nre mostly employed in making cigars or in laundry work.

It is a pity that the contest between Mr Rees and Sir Julius Vogel is not to come off so that the colony might have witnessed what the " Rangitikei Advocate" calls a fight between brass and brains.

The loss by the recent drought in New South Wales is calculated at ten millions sterling. One-fifth of the entire number of sheep in the colony have been lost, and more than one-third of the cattle.

Mr Charles Bright, the Freethought lecturer, is a believer in modem spiritual ism. He investigated the subject in 1869, expecting to show up the whole thing as humbug, but became a oonvert.

THE CATHOLIC EDUCATION PETITION.

Thb following petition is being signed for presentation to Parliament next session ;— The petition of tho Roman Catholics of the provincial district of Auckland humbly showeth :—

AVhercas-l. There are about 18,000 Roman Catholics in the Diocese of Auckland, i-i R_A Whereas—2. Tho Roman Catholics are con scientiously opposed to the existing system of Education that obtains In the State schools. _ Whereas—3. They have, in consequence, es tablished and maintained 18 schools, Involving an expenditure in sites and buildings of about £28,000. exclusive of any Government grant, or the cost of maintaining the said schools. '* Whereas-4. There are about 1,400 children now being educated In these schools without any aid from the Government. Whereas—s. The Roman Catholics, who hate established and maintained these sohools at their own expense, are compelled to contribute in the general taxation to the establishment and maintenance of tho State schools. 7. Whereas-6. This Btate o( things is neither just nor fair to tho Roman Catholio subjects of Her Majesty in this colony, nor can it be tho ultimate decision of an enlightened and civilised Government. .i

Now this petition showeth that the Roman Catholics of the provincial district of Auckland, to the colony of Now Zealand, pray your Honourable House—

1. That their conscientious fulfilment of duty towards Almighty God and their own ohildrett be not takon advantage of by the Legislature to deprive them of State aid in the matter of education.

2. That their sohools be placed on a footing of eS,ua^ y _w_:\l. h thfi othoT schools of the colony. 3. That they be no longer subjected to the hardship of paying for the education of their children twice over, by having to support their own schools and the State. ?Ai 4. That your Honourable House be pleased to devise the means for the accomplishment of the petition, and they suggest, as a reasonable and feasible manner of compassing in part thebhlect in view: (a.) That a capitation grant be given to ovory Roman Cotholfo sohool, based on the general averago attendance at Buob sohool, and on the results of tho examination made under Government inspection, (b.) That whilst the aierago annual cost to the Govern ment for each child attending the State ?Sr,?™o '? estimated in tho Government JrffJS 18 , a\. &i7. and- the result of the closing of tlie existing Roman Catholio schools (anevont that lies in the discretionary power of your petitioners) would Involve the Govormuent in an extra annual expenditure of some fiS.6OO, ox- -2^.2, J e?' °i e Co3tof extra sohool buildings in many already overcrowded distrlcts-the pro- Pk? i r°niedial measuro would entail a consider ably loss expenditure to tho State, and go far to w-.ayii -° Brievous and reasonable discontent of Her Majesty s BUbjocts in this provincialdisMct En™*™ • And your Petitioners as in duty bound, will ever pray.

CORRESPONDENCE.

Hitchons's Creditors.

(To the Editor.) Sir,—The spirited -account given in your columns of the afore-mentioned meeting tickled my risible faculties not a little. I can neither sufficiently admire the Mac heavelian insinuations of Mr Hughes, ncr the retorting powers of MrGreenaway, who is evidently anxious that all the creditors should share in the luxury of eating the & le,rr !!u W_! vJ d ap?ear from th<> account of Mr H. that the "Blood Restorer" has been a very milch cow to Messrs L. D. N. & Co.: v-t?u n™l iin S J hc one spoken of by Mr Firth at the gathering of tie clans at-Mata ffSSi* nnd i 1 °Pme that "one of the _?_,£ A* «? ortg?g«* in Auckland" would find this branoh of his business as remuner ative, if not even, more so, than money lending and not attended with half ite risks, which are so often lost sight of by an undiscermng public, I shall look forward With joy to the next meeting, which J hope will be as full ot sportive saFlies as the lait. AttetnL^'-T' ?,greafc end has been buSn^f' "I" ha? been oleariy 8how» that business and amusement ««» ™ _..,.._ _~ hand,—

■I am., Ac., " *""J B" "*"" *" C. A. E. Abbott, Park Road, Parnell,

"TJHifl AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, SATURDAY MAY 24, 1884.

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