SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

High watkr i'rbia X venlng, 10.31 mvn WAIJSK i To . morrow Morning, 10.55 8.-NSKT.-ThisKveninE. 5.28 H- 'NRISB.—To-morrow Morning, 6.32 M JON'S AGK.-Last Quarter, lath, 3.31 fl.m.

ARRIVALS.

LAST EVENING. Waitaki. s.s .CrawfonL'from Whangarei Emperor, brig, Cleary, from Oamaru

TO-DAY,

Marshall S, brigantine, Craig, from Oamaru

DEPARTURES.

LAST EVENING. Glenelg, s.s., Stcphenson, for Tauranga Wellington, s,s., Farquhar, for Russell Waihora, s.s., Edic. for Kussell Rowona.s.s., Norris, for Mercury Bay Macgregor, 5.8., Johnson, for Whangaroi

Vessels Expected.

LoNDON.-British King, s.s., sailed March la; Thomas Russell, s.s., December 28; Alastor, barque. W.T.G.F., January 3; Deva, barque, N.S.T.D.. January2l; Crusader, ship, February 6; G lance. Laira, and Glenrosa, loading. Nbw York.—Rebecca Crowell, barque (via Wellington), December 11; Claribol, barque (via Wellington), January 22. Java.—Stanley, Bailed January 23; Mauhe gan. March 31. Australia.—Loongana, barque, from Hobart; Naiad, and Nightingale, from Newcastle. Southern Ports.—Camille, brigantino, from Dunedin.

IMPORTS.

Par Emperor, from Oamaru-Dsl sacks flour, 530 sacks whoat, 215S sacks oats, 270 sacks bran.

Per Marshall. 8., from Oamaru-2.275 sacks Oats, 200 sacks grass seed.

EXPORTS.

■ Per Myrtle, for Tonga-30 drums HnHced oil, 88 coscb kerosirto, 50 cases preserved flsh, 86 mats sugar, 7 gunnies reflned sugar, 10 boxes toa, 4,179 pieces timber, 30 packages soap, 70 kegs beef, 30 cises preserved meats. 20 sewing ma chines, and a quantity of sundries.

Outwards Coastwise.—Mana. for Tairua Atalanto, for Tairua; Queen, for Hokianga.

The brlgantine Myrtle cleared at the Customs to-day for Tonga, Friendly Islands, with a full general careo and the following passenaers :—Messrs C. Haberlin, H. Mcßean, Wm. Webb, M. Birkett, A. H. Wright, Chas. Walter, and a native.

The ship Rangitikoi was berthed at Queen street Wharf this morning. She will probably commence discharging to-morrow.

The brig Emperor arrived from Oamaru last evening, after an uneventful passage of eight days.

- The barque Notero, which left thla port on the morning of the 9th instant, arrived at Newcastle yesterday, after a splendid cassago of six days.

The S.S, Waitaki arrived from Wbangarei at 9 o'clock last evening, with the following pas sengers :—Mesdames Johnson,; North, Phillips and child, Miss Brown, Masters Simpson (2), Messrs Williams. Sykes. J. D. Smith, Cheese man, A. W. Kyburn, H. W. Gould, St Clair Jones, Powesland. Gamblo, Vickerraan, A. Levy, C. H. Gould, Johnson, Sykes, Ansenno, Brown, Kissling, Hunter, J. Chißholm, B. Yates, It. Hodge, W. G. Coulton, Marriner. Edward Ne Pua, Rev. Wharmna, and four in the steerage.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

ARRIVALS. Hannah Mokau, b.s.. Dale, from Waitara Lalla Rookh, s.s., Bailey, from Raglan and Kawhia Haurakf, s.s., Harvey, from Waitara

DEPARTURES.

Haurakl, 8.5., Harvey, for Opnnako and Wa> ngonui Lalla Rookh 5.8., Bailey, for Waitara Argyle, s.s., Amodeo, for Hokianga

The b.s. Lalla Rookh left for Waitara last night. The s.B. Argylc arrived from Raglan and Kawhla last night. She left attain for Hokianga at 3 o'clock to-day with 100 bags flour, 37 cases and packages sundries, Tho s.s. Hannah Mokau arrived from Wai ara yesterday with 18 cattle, 126 sheep, and 11 packages butter. The b.s. Lalla Rookh arrived from Waitara yesterday 'with 137 sacks lime, 81 pigs, 36 bales flax, 19 sacks seed, and 11 packages.

The s.b. Hauraii arrived from Waitara yes terday with 48 cattle and 216 sheep. She left again for Opunake and Wanganul this morning with 40 oases and packages, 10 boxes soap, and a quantity of puriri timber. Q The s.b. Wanaka, which left '- f~ "~" ports yest«rf-^«ir~e iiv-fi uio «*reat J, uutncrn -->"■ .j^.uay.nau the following passengere: >rfj.es3rs Speer, T. Davy, Jack, Payne, Collins, Porter, C. Johnstone. Kerr, Aulsotraak, li. Papo, Okey, Mrs Edhouso, and 2 children, Misac3 Symons, Williams, and Reeve, and Mrs Anderson.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Rcssro,L,thls day.—Arrived: Walhora, from Auckland, 8.5 a.m.: Wellington, from Auck laid, 5 a.m. Whang arei, this day.—Arrived: Macgregor, from Auckland, 7 a.m. New Plymouth, thi3 day. — Arrived Wanaka, from Onohunga, 0 it.m. Port Chalmers, yesterday .—Sailed: Hawca, for the North. Passengers for Auckland:— Messrs Macandrew and Little.

Chief Post-office, Auckland.

Mails will Close as under i—

This Day. For Thames, per Rotomahana, at 1 p.m. For Whangarei Heads, Whangarei, Kamo, and Mangapai, per Waitaki. at 5 p.m. For Thameß, per Anne Mllbank, at 5.30 p.m. Thursday, 17th inst. For Waiwera. Tc Kapa, Craigicburn, Wark worth. etc., per Rose Casey, at 10 a.m. Per Wnihora, as follows :— For Gisborne, Napier, Southern Ports. Aus tralian Colonies and United Kingdom, via Brindisi, for letters. Sec. specially so prepaid and addressed, at 11 a.m. For money orders, legiaterccl letters and nows papers, at 10 a.m. Late letters till 11.29 am. For Waitara. etc., per Argyle, at 1 p.m. For Tauranga, Ohinomutu, and Opotiki, per Glenelg, at 1 p.m. For Waterford, Tauranga, &c, per Rotomahana, at J. 30 p.m. For Thames, per Rotomahana, at 5 p.m. For Whangarei Heads, Kamo, Whangarei, and Mangapai, per Rowena, at o p.m. For Mangawai and Kaiwaka, por Ruby, at 5 p.m. Saturday, 26th inst. For Sydney Island, per lSxplorcr, at 1 p.m. Tuesday, 29th inst. Per s.s. Australia, as follows :— For Sandwich Islands, Unitod States of America, Canada, British Columbia, Central and South America, and British and Foreign West Indies, at 1 p.m. For United Kingdom and Continent of Europe, at 1 p.m. For money orders, registered lotters and newspapers, at 11.30 a.m. Late lotters. bearing an oxtra foo of six penco in addition to tho postage, will bo received by tho Mail Agent on board tho Btcamor up to the time of sailing. This mail will bo duo in London on Sat urday, Juno 7.1881. S. B. BISS, Chief Postmaster, Chlof Post-office. Auckland.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

APRIL 10, 1881. Abbott's Opera Houso— " Youth," a spoctucu lar Drama, 7.15 p.m. Market Reserve—Great World Circus, 8 p.m. Choral Hall—Kennedy's Songs of Scotland, 8 p. in.

Reclamation—Woodycar's Electric Circus. 8 p.m.

Alexandra-street A.O.S.—Monthly Meeting of Sanctuary City of Auckland, 8 p.m.

Birth.

McGINN.—On April 11, at her residence, Alo» andra-street, the wife of Owen McGinn of a son; b jth doing well.

Marriages.

BOND-NORRIB.-011 April 15, at St. John's College by the Roy. T. F. King, M. Hond to Rosa A. Norris, second surviving daughter of Thomas Norris, Tamaki West. HARRISON-LISTER.-On Decombor 21,1853, at St. James's Church, by tho Rev. Mr Mac nicol, Walter Henry Harrison, son of Bonjamin Harrison, merchant, of Birmingham, to Isa bella Lister, eldost dauuhter2of Mrs Cowper, of Dublin-street, Ponsonby. JOYNER-WATSON.-On Fobnmr.v SI, 1881, at St. Jamos's Preßbyiorian Church, by tho Rev, R. F. Maonlool, William Walter Joyner, only son of W. W. Joynor, of Southampton, Eng land, to Agnes Watson, second eldost daughter of Captain C. A. Watson, of Auckland. RICHARDS-LKE.-On March Mth, at St. Matthews Church, by tho Hoy. W. Tebbs, Ralph, eldost son of the late John Richards, of Nottingham, Knglnntt, to Sarah Annio. second daughter of Jbhn Leo, of Kaipara, Auckland,

Deaths.

LBK.-On the 16th April, 1881, at tho Provincial Hospital, William Honry, second and dearly beloved non of Edwin and Matilda Leo; aged 19 (his birthday). The funeral will leave tho Prr ' , Hospital on Thursday (to-morrows jvlncial April, at 130 o'clock. Frinn-' . ..,. the 18th this invitation. -y . .as pleaso accept RUSSKLL.-grijjj! T «• • i?Si?f,■»*""■"■"» APril 15> at his lßtu residence ~£ •& N elson-street, John Ruesoll, formorly i t( "i cflasgow; aged 80 years. Funeial will leave his late residence to morrow (Thursday), tho l"th, at three p.m. - Friends pleaso accopt this intimation.

Notices to Correspondents.

W.W.—Auckland is o larger city than Christ church. C.C., Union-street,—ln cribbagc a player must sum up his score under tho observation of his opponent

A Journalist.—You ought to be awaro that such testimonials arc businoas advortise monts, and must bo paid for. New Auckland.—The Societies aro not likely to frame their declarations to suit you. Tho ordinary Total Abstinonco Socioty's pledge Is, we beliovo, similar to tho one goudescribc. Tax.—lf you havo ample garden room, in which you can dispose of tho night-soil, you aro fully justified in dispensing with tho night cart. Citizen.—Tho Church meeting, and not tho secular nowspaper, is the proper placo for vontilatinK tho question of teaoniiiß tho Shorter Catechism in our churches and schools.

Land Value. — "Roblnaon Crusoo" Bends another lettor explaining his vlows on land valuo, and Its relation to povorty. His opinions on this subject have, howover, already received a fuir amount of space in tho columns of tho local press. Wo aro too much burdened with correspondence to lind room for his letter. Ratepayer. Mount Albort,—Your best plan is lo work up an interest among the ratepayers, with tho object of ventilating the question at tho next annual meeting. Tho Road Board Elections aro so ontirely under tho control of the resident ratepayers that they aro them selves ontlroly to olamo if the trusroos1 do not roprewnt tho majority of the constituency. A.C.P. — The first action of Iho Tichborne claimant for possession of tho Tichborne estates was begun in Chancory in March, 1867 ; the trial cams on on May 11th, 1871, and ended in a nonsuit on the 6th of March, 1872, having occupied 103 days' sitting The claim ant was lodged in Newgate on tho following day (the 7th of March) on a charge of per.)nry,\ and the trial commenced on tho 21th of April, 1872. It was not finished till tho 2Sth of Feb ruary. 1871, when prisoner was sotrtonced. It was the longest trial ever known in England.

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

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16, 1884.

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

Tub case of Mr Daniel C. Mauneell, lato secretary to ' the Premier, who was prosecuted on the charge of embezzlement,

is, we observe, bringing a good deal of odium on Ministers. The evidence given at tho investigation in the Wellington

Police Court showed that Mr Maunsell, among his other official duties, discharged tho office of purse-bearer to Ministers during thoir peregrinations. It had been his habit, after the example set him by the Colonial Treasurer, in his place in Parliament to make demands on the public Exchequer for imprest supplies, and these were invariably granted without a murmur. He had to account for them subsequently by furnishing to the Audit Office vouchers for expenses incurred, and the charge brought against him arose out of his inability to make his receipts tally with the money he had drawn. Mr Maunsell had, as Ministers inut.t have been aware for a long time before his declaration of insolvency and subse quent arrest, been getting himself into a financial muddle. Nevertheless, they took no steps to place a check upon his ex travagances, or control his drafts upon the Treasury. The disbursements in Sydney at the Conference were entirely under his direc tion. Being forced at laat into the Bank ruptcy Court, the Comptroller-General had him arrested on the charge of embezzling the £200 deficiency between the sum drawn on imprest and the amount he had duly ac counted for. The Comptroller seems to have acted without consulting Ministers. His relations with the present Cabinet appear from the disclosures of last sossion to bo other than cordial; and perhaps ho was not sorry to have the chanco of showing that the vaunted administrative) capacity of the Premier and Treasurer was a sham, and that even his own personal expenses when travelling were provided for in the loosest and most extravagant way conceiv able. Now, this is touching tho Cabinet on its very tenderest point. The cab hire and personal expenses of Mr Sheehan, when Native Minister, have been dinned into the ears of the country in season and out of season; and it would bo extremely disagreeable to have tho fact sheeted home that the Ministerial travelling expenses of Major Atkinson have been provided for by loosely drawn imprests which gave the officer who paid the Ministerial hotel bills and cab fares an opportunity foralmost unlimited peculation. Ministers seem to have recognised the unpleasantness of the situation, for, even after his arrest and re lease on bail, they maintained Mr Maunsell in office, and afforded him every facility for collecting vouchers to make up the deficiency. Partly he succeeded, and the Magistrate properly decided that with respect to moneys drawn and expended so irregularly, which might have been expended legitimately, and for some portion of which vouchers hr.d ince been received, it would be very hard to establish a charge of embezzlement. They therefore dismissed the case The position of the Cabinet, however, is made rather worse than better by this decision, because '* affirms the complete rotten.

ness of the syetem under which Mr Maunsell, either through habitual carolees ness or criminality, has got into trouble There is a fixed sum of four guineas a day allowed for Ministerial travelling expenses, and it did not transpire at the trial whether tho sums drawn by Mr Maun sell were credited against thatallownnco, or wero in addition to it. If the latter, the practico of charging travelling expenses, and then allowing a .subordinate ollicial to draw money from the Treasury for tho pay ment of bills, ia one we shall no doubt hear something more about in the coming Parliament. In any case, however, the custom of leaving a secretary, to draw from the Treasury moneys to settle the debts incurred by Ministers in their wandorings, was a very reprehensible one, and such as was exceedingly likely to end as it did in the present instanco. The case reflects discredit both on the Execu tive and on the system of audit, which, whiii) alloging that a considerable sum of moi 0/ has been embodied, is yot unable to prove it.

The Position in the Soudan.

There is probably no truth in the rumour which has obtained currency that Khartoum has fallon, and that it.s gallant defender, Gordon Pasha, is in tlio hand* of tho rebels. Wo sincerely hopo tho report is false, for though wo may believe that Genoral Gordon has run an unnecessary risk in remaining so long in Khartoum, it would bo a matter for lasting regret if he should suffer disaster be cause of Ins rashness. Our morning contem porary, in pursuanco of its usual "Jingo" policy, makes tho rumour tho text for an attack on Mr Gladstono't! Government. Tho old parrot cry of vacillating policy is raised, _ and Britain is accused of gross Inhumanity in "refusing to send timely relief, and deliberately " leaving garrisons to bo butchered." Such talk as tins is tho purest humbug. England has novor mado any other profes.-bn but that of abandoning tho Soudan as a worth less and troublosomo territory ; that policy fa being steadily adhered to • and in that policy Genoral Gordon himself heartily con curs. Ho was appointed to pacify, not to conquer the Soudan, and ho lias only fought in self-defence. As to the charge of refusing to send reliof and deliberately leaving a garrison to bo butchered, it is either a wilful porvorsion of'tho truth or a culpably stupid reading of current events In January last, Colonel Cootlogon, tho Governor of Khartoum, telegraphed to tho BritishGoVernmont, with the fullconcurronco of Goncral Gordon, imploring thorn to give orders for tho abandonment of Hie city, us defenco of it was impossible against tho robols. EyOl'y one knows that this ordor was given, but that General Gordon, "hoping against hope," declined to retreat, S referring to romain and pursue tho eeperutj task to which ho had set himself. There wore no obstacles to tho evacuation of Khartoum then, Colonel Coetlogoir's des patch closed With these words :—" While rogretting tho necessity of tidvi^iiio His Highness to abandon taw •'. n yet it is the only way of »?-*' .Jrritory, Escapo is poi>»i' '■'■ uving tho army, not bo /• o.uio now, but it will coiuj'v later." It !s matter of -i ."uun knowledgo that for weeks after the order to rotrcat Was givon, communication was o[>en botweon Khartoum and Cairo, yet General Gordon and tho garrison re mained in tho city until it was besieged by tho rebels. Escapo may now bo impossible, but if Gordon is at tlio mercy of tlio rebels, it is plainly not tho British Government that is responsible for the stato of affairs. To cast blamo On tho Government of England is nothing else than n party trick of tlio ' Conservatives, and it is deplorablo to tint! ft colonial journal helping such a cause. Tlio only end to lie served is to obstruct useful legislation, in cluding tho Franchise Bill, and to harrass and subject to defeat tho Ministry of Mr Gladstone. With their hands full of domestic affairs, tho English Government aro wise in refraining from enter ing upon a lengthened nnd costly African campaign. It may bo necessary to send an expedition to relievo General Gordon ; but as yot thoro is no reliable information that ho is in difficulties, for his last despatch told of successes against tho robels, and spoko cheerfully of his prospects of fulfilling his mission. No patriot doubts that, despite Gor don's obstinacy and disregard of orders to ovacuato Khartoum, his safety will bo looked to by tho Government. But should his following of a forlorn hopo liavo disastrous roaulta, it will bo unjust as well tts useless to lay tho blame on tho Govern]) mont which tlirco months ago ordered his rotroat from Khartoum.

Mr Clavoll is appointed runuor for (ho Star for tho following streets in I'on sonby :—Richmond Road, Brown, Norfolk, Lincoln, Vermont (Grace), and O'Neill streets, from Richmond Road to tho reser voir, Karangahano Road, Mr Kelly having ceased running uio paper.

According to a ciiblo mossago received from Sydney, Captain Pillinger, of tho echooner Louie, hailing from this port, has unfortunately mot his death by drowning. Tho Louio was to proceed from Noumea to Long Island for a cargo of guano, with which sho was to como on to this port. AVo are not yet in possession of particulars respecting tho fatal accident, but it is pro bable that it occurred between Noumea and Long Island, and that tho news was con voyed thonco to Sydnoy. Captain I'illingor was well known in this port, and it may be remombered that his dwelling-houso was burned down very roccntly during tho fire in Mount Eden Road. Tho doceascd leaves a wife and family here.

A meeting of tho stewards of tho Auck land Racing Club takes placo to-morrow morning at 11 o'clock, to consider whether Mitrailleuse bo paid tho stako in tho Conso lation Race, and also to decide if Billy-go by-'om is entitled to receive second money in the Steeplechase

We are requested to state that Lady Jer voiswill be "at home" to rocoivo visitors, at Government House, on Saturday next, April 19th, from 3.30 to 5 p.m. His Excol lency the Govornor will present tho decora tion of " The Royal Rod Cross " to Miss A. Crisp, at 4.30 p.m. This decoration has beon conferred upon Miss A. Crisp by Her Most Gracious Majosty tho Queon for the " special devotion and competency 3he dis played in hor nursing duties with Hor Majesty's troops."

Mr James Reid, of Eden Terrace, writes for the information of tho ladios and gentle men who signed the petition to tho Auck land Gas Company to have gas put along Mount Roskill Road, that whon he pre sented the petition ho was informed that the Company were short of matorial, and told to call again in a few months, which he has done. On tho Bth instant he was in formed that tho Company think they see their way to carry out the wishes of the residents.

The death is announced of Mr John Russell, of Nelson-street, who passod away yesterday at his residence at the advanced age of 80 years. Deceased was a nativo of Glasgow, who emigrated to Victoria in the days of tho early gold "rush," and after spending somo years in business in Mel bourne came to Auckland. For about 20 years he has beon lessee of tolls on tho Queen-street Wharf, and by his kindly clis- Fasition made many genuine friendships, or three months back Mr Russell has been ailing, but ho died of general decay rather than of any specific complaint. His death will cause real sorrow in many circles of Auckland and neighbourhood, and hundreds will miss the familiar form of "Lord John Russell," as ho was commonly called. His wife pro-deceased him by about two yoars, but ho is survived by fivo sons and three daughters, Tho funeral takes place to morrow (Thursday) at 3 p.m., and will doubtless be largely attended.

When the brigantine Myrtle was at Hokianga last trip, the master (Captain Lane) caught typhoid fever, and on arrival of the vessel here was compelled in con consequence to give over command. Capt. Lane is still unwell, and the Myrtle has therefore beon placed in charge of Captain A. Crawford, formerly mate of the vessel, who will proceed with her on a trip to Tonga

The Parnell Volunteer Fire Brigade, under Captain A. T. Walker, mustered at the station at 7.30 p.m, on Tuesday, April 15, to hold their first practice. The Brigade proceeded as far as Avenue Road, where they commenced to test fire-plugs. A splendid pressure of water was available, a height of over 200 ft. being obtained. At several points on the road the hose was laid down in order to teach the men to be quick in connecting or uncoupling, making up and stowing away the gear. After a smart practice of nearly two hours, thjj Brigade returned home. The captain complimented tho members, on their being dismissed, for their attention and alacrity in carrying out the various orders. With Inspector Walker (an old officer of the Dunedin Fire Brigade) as their chief, the Parnell Brigade ought soon to become a very efficient body of men.

Tho inquest at Nowmarket, before Dr. Philson, yesterday afternoon, on tho body of John Hendon, resulted in a verdict of " Death from natural cause?." I* was shown in tho evidence that Hendon had re cently shown signs of a week intellect, and had on several occasions wandered away from the Old Men's Kefugo. Dr. Combe was of opinion that death resulted from general debility and exposure to the night air. Dr. Philson considered that, under the circumstances, a post mortem examination of the body was unnecessary. The funeral took place this afternoon. The half-yearly ontertainmont of the Arch Hill Band of Hope was held in the Newton West School last evening. Mr Ebonczor Carr delivered an interesting and instruc tive address, combining pleasure and profit, and imparting good advice to old and young. Several solos, choruses, and recita tions wore given by members and friends, and tho ontortainment concluded with a temperance sketch by members of the Arch Hill Mutual Improvement Class. A quadrille party and waltzing com petition took place in the Lome-street Hall last evening, and passed off very success fully. Tho competition was between Messrs T. Murray and V. Corbett, The former had for a partnor Miss McLeod, while tho latter danced with Mrs Corbett. Shortly beforo ten the music commenced, and tho com petitors waltzed round a ring described on tlio lloor for ton minutes, when Mr Murray was declared tho winner. Tho judges were Messrs W. Field, M. Moore, Tucker, and Murphy, and Mr I. Duano acted as l-cforeo. " Congregationalist," who was present at tho laying of tho foundation stone of tho Baptist Tabernacle, says that " the Baptists can build, and tho Salvation Army can build, but tho Congregatfonalists don't build ; but let others provide room for tho hundreds that como out hore. Thoy aro not poorer than any other denominations in tho placo, but more, shall I say sellish— don't know what to call it." L. Blunkfeld complains that tho ollico of the Benevolent Society is not opened at the hour appointed, and that ho saw an old and foublo man waiting Micro day after day for a chance of gotting his wants attended to. Thoro was another largo attendance at Woodyear's Electric Civous last evening, tho largo tent being well filled by an en thusiastic tUidicnco. The programme was similar to that prosentbd on the previous evening, and was well rocoived. Somonew tricks wero introduced, tho witticisms of the clowns wore varied, while the aftor piece was mo«t amusing. Owing to tho success which has attended tho opening performances, it has been determined to ex tend the season, and tlio matinee is post poned in consequence until Saturday after noon. Tho Circus is woll worthy of a visit. Tho Auckland Hospital librarian acUsu;" ledges receipt of "Tlio Illustrate^''"1;™" News," journals for the month;'** I Ijonilon November, December, ,**■**& of Octobor, two months' "JJ»i*«Hnd January; also, Philips. ~„...~''■■■ "inches" from Mr P. A. Tho Great World Circus gavo anotlior performance in the Markot Squaro last ovoninir. Tho programme included bnlanco feats on.tho "invisible wire" by Mr T. Eastern, bareback hurdlo act by Miss Angelina, performances on tho Roman rings, horizontal bar and doublo trapeze by Messrs Eastern and Leao, representation of a "shipwrecked sailor" (on horseback) by Mr Johnston, and the "North American Indian" by Master Charloy Bridges. Mr It. Johnson introduced a quiet and wull trained mare—Lady Mulftus—which per formed uovoral rather diilicult tricks, and also tho " trick pony Abdaliah." The whole concluded with a farce, entitled " A Ridoto Donnybrook Fair." A new programmo is announced for this evening, when tho priccß of admission will be reduced to 2s and Is.

Wo understand that Master Earnost Dawson, son of Captain Dawson, is recover ing from tho cll'ects of a very serious ac cident which occurred to him about a fort night ago, at O'Neil's point. Ho was on horseback, when ' his mount became frightened at tho antics of a bellicose cow, and threw his rider. Painful injuries wero sustained, and great difficulty being ex perienced in securing medical assistance, even after the su Merer was brought to town, which occasioned considerable loss of blood and consequent weakness. Thepatient.who is attended by Dr. Coomo, was at ono timo in a dangerous state, but is now rapidly approaching convalescence.

Mr llobort Salmon, butcher, of Wiiko flolil-strcot, Auckland, who was unubla to moot tlio demands of his creditors four or live years ngo °t Ilniniltonj Ihih inado tlio amende honorable ami satisfied liia creditors (o the full ox (out. MrSnlmon, by industry ;iiul steady porsovoranco, lias boon able to act tho honest twin's part in the world, and set an example worthy of imitation. On Monday ovoning tho creditors mot by invi tation at the Jltunilton Hotel, and at tho hand* of Mr Salmon received full payment of their claim.', amounting to n littlo over £-00. The creditors had no legal claim, so that tho action isa very creditable ono. A luncheon was provided by Mrs Gwynno, and tho guests .«atJ down to an excellent spread. Captain Steolo occupied tho chair, and Mr \V. A. Graham tho vico-chsiir. Sovoral toasts wore din k, and Mr Salmon, in reply to Captain Steelo's remarks, thanked h's friends heartily for the kind way in which thoy had referred to his course of action. Ho had, from tho time of hiR temporary failure, kept the idea of payment in full to all hifi creditors as a sacred duty, and ho thanked God that ho was now enabled to practically realise that idea, and only regrottod that ho had not sooner boon in a position to do so. The evening was pleasantly spent, and closed with a voto of thanks to tho Chairman.

Tho Kennedy family again appeared lust night at tho Choral Hall in their inimitable entertainment of " Twa Hoors at Hame." Thcro was, as beforo, a largo and enthusi astic audieneo, who thoroughly enjoyed tho various musical morccdux and humourous selections placed beforo thorn. The pro gramme was a complete change from that ot tho ovoning preceding, though rcsombling it in tho loading features —' comprising homourouH prose sketches and songs by Mr Kouncdy, senior, sentimental and patriotic, trios and solos by the Misses Konncdy and Mr Robert Kennedy, and pianoforto duets by Misses Helon and Marjory. The last named porfonnanco proved again most popular —tho splendid instrumentation of thoso gifted ladios calling forth loud plaudits and a unanimous recall, to which they gracefully responded. Tho principal story last night was "The Musical Minister ; or, How to Manago a Deputation ;" and in his tolling of this Mr Kennedy fully maintained his roputation as a raconteur in tho " braid Scottish tonguo." Tho Gaelic trios wero a much-admired feature of tho performance ; and Mr B. Kennedy's rendering of a recita tive and air from Handel's "Judas Macca beus" proved that artist's capability for oxo cuting more difficult music than the flowing melodies of old Scotland. Noteworthy also wero Mr Kennedy's singing of "The Land o' the Leal" and " Scots Wha Ha'o"—two songs expressing widely differentsentimonts, yot set to the same melody, and both excel lently interpreted. " Auld Lang Syne," by tho company and audience, closed tho con cert. To-night tho story of "BonniePrince Charlie" is to bo told in song by this gifted company.

The usual fortnightly mooting of. tho City Schools Committoo was held last evening. Present : Mossrs E. Carr (in tho chair), Shalder?, Crowther, and Hannon, It was decided to again request that the Board should take immediate steps to repair the playground atßeresford-street School bofore winter. A communication from the Board etatod that Miss Morton, teacher of the Kindergarten system, had resigned, and that her resignation had been accopted. With reference to this tho following resolu tion was agreed to : " That the Committeo consider it advisable to continue the ex periment of the Kindergarten system, and request the Board to provide a succcessor to tho late teacher to carry it on." A lengthy discussion took place with reference to the large number of children kept from school in tho neighbourhood of Freeman's Bay owing to delay in com moncing the new school, and it was agreed that the Committee should inspect the build ings available for carrying on temporarily. Reports from head masters wero read, and one from Nolson-etreet School referred to the Board, asking if it contained tho necessary information, Mr Crowther stated that he was informed that thero was a fever patient in a house near tho Drill-shed, and it was decided, "That the Head-master of City East be instructed not to allow the children to go into tho Drill-shed." The Chairman stated that he had received a letter of complaint from the mother of a girl named Hicks, who was corporally punished by Mr Brabazon because she had been kept from school for one day to assist her mother in doing some washing. Mr Hannon paid that Mrs Hicks told him that she would not keep her girl away on any account, but that she was afraid that Mr Brabazon would beat her unmercifully again. Another complaint had been made to him that Mr Brabazon had beaten a boy who had notbrought a shillingto school. It was resolved that Mr Brabazon be reques ted to explain both matters.

His Honor, Mr Justice Gillies, leaves on tho 29th inst. for th 6 Taranaki circuit, and thence goes on to Wellington to attend the sittings of the Court of Appeal, which open on the 12th of May, and will last till near the end of that month, From tho Empire City lie goes on to the Napier and Gisborno circuit, and then returns to Auckland, arriving here probably about the middlo of Juno.

Members of A. Battery of Artillery aro requested, by notico in another column, to assemble in uniform with email arms at tho Drill-shed at I). 30 to-morrow, to proceed to tho funeral of the lato William Loc.

" Sealiold View" inquires whether tliero is a city by-law compelling poople to keep their hedges and trees from over-growing the footpaths, because, if so, the City Coun cil should onforco it in Scafield Viow Road, Park lioad, and Carlton Gore Road, whero this nuisance exists in an aggravated form. Hats are often dragged oil' and umbrellas ripped to pieces, and after a heavy shower of rain when ono's hat touches the project ing brandies it causes heavy showers of water to fall, which is considerably unplea sant ; more particularly in Scalield Viow Road, tho paths being so very narrow.

Tothe Editor: Shj-Aparagraph appeared in a rocent issue stating that some very dis creditable proceedings had como to light with roforoncc to the lind in the Waioron gomnl rnino, To Aroha. I fail to sco that any blame can be attached to the Welling ton men, if, as stated, tlio gold was found outsido tho Wellington boundary. 1 should think the manager or men finding the same, on satisfying themselves that thoy were really outside the Wellington ground, would bo perfectly justified in buying up vVaio rongomai shares boforo making tho thing known, provided that by so doing thoy wero in no way injuring their employers— the shareholders in tho Wellington claim. — Yours, &c., Fajk Play.

An error occurrod in our roport of tlio laying of the foundation stono of tho Bap tist Tabornaclo. Mr Chas. Blomfield con ducted tlio Binging.

"Katopayor," writing with referenco to tho dangerous condition of Arch Hill, says: —"It is reported that 120 yards metal has boon offered if tho Newton and Arch Hill Boards will cart and spread it, and I am further informed that the Arch Hill Board doclines to do its shuro. If this is a fact, I, although a ratepayer of Arch Hill, say it is a disgrace, and I hopo thoro is eomo mistake in tho rumour. If it is truo, a public meet ing should bo called to consider what tho Hoard IS doing with tho rates. Tho City Council is oqually to blaino for tho stato of this road, awd if tlio Council will not own its responsibility in tho matter, tlio two I******* should unite, nmLJf »*—ITT i * """V 11 on the road,"-- 1*"" ilo*sibl<'> Pl»co a toll milv 6*^0 Sir,—A? art instanco of f> mway mismanagement, no train left tho Kacocourso for Mouht Edon as advortised in Star ; you might oithor walk it, as I didj or wait till o.lo.—Yours, &c, R.J.

Tho Auckland Gas Coinpany'has lowered its prico of gas for all districts on tho south side of tho.harbour to 10b per 1,000 cubic foct, subject to a discount of 2s Gd por 1,000 cubic feet if accounts are paid within the timo in which discount is allowable, as stated on Company1! accounts-,

Oh Thursday cvoning, tho 3rd inst., at tho ICumou Hall, Dr. 1. F. Wanstall, 8.A., M.8., who lmsreeoiitly boon visiting Kumeu district, gavo Tonnyeon's renowned poem, " Enoch Ardon," from memory, in two parts. Tho Chairman was Henry Hunter, Esq., of Mount Albert. The audionco, though not largo, was as select a one as has been seen in the Hall for pome timo, sevoral riding many miles to bo present. Dr. Wan •<tall gavo a long introduction on Lord Tennyson's life, after which he delivered tho subject, which has no parallel in modern literature, in a manner which showed ho was master of his subject, which is no ordinary ono. Tho audieheo Bhowcd thoir appreciation of the doctor's efforts by their rapt attention throughout. At tho closo tho Chairman referred to Dr. Wanstall's extraordinary memory and powors of elocution, and Mr O'Noil pro posed a vote of thanks, which was carried in tho usual manner. Tho doctor responded to the compliments paid him briefly, and a voto of thanks to tho Chairman terminated the proceedings. Wo understand Dr. Wanstall will givo a sorios of lectures in Auckland during tho winter, and from tho culogios ho has received from tho press in Canterbury and Otago and maoy other parts of tho world, may get a cordial ro ception and successful season in Auckland. —[ConUKHI'ONDENIj.

THE NATIVE LAND DISPUTE.

[IIV TELEGRAPH. —OWN CORRESPOKDEXT.]

Cambridge, this day. Thk natives concorncd in Pukokura, Pua hoo, and othor lands about Maungatautari, with Alox. McDoaald, tho white chief of Sgatikauwhata, mot Mr E. B. Walker, agent of Messrs firico and Bean, at Maungatautari settlomcnt yesterday, with tho object of settling, if possible, the long ■ ponding dispute botwoen tho grantees and tho presont European occu piers. Tho mooting is expected to last tor a few days. Mr E. B. Walkor has mado a vory favourable offer to tho natives, which, it is thought, they will accept, and thus amicably terminate the difficulty.

SCINTILLATIONS.

Thkkk hundred "now chnmg " landed. Stock-taking.—Cattlc-Btealing. Businosg Is dull in Sydney. "Youth" runs with all its youthful vigour. Two vacant scats on tho Board of Educa tion. The Govornor entertained the Japaneso ollicoi'B to dinner last night. " A Nicht wl' the Jacobitos" in tho Choral Hall to-night. Mr A. Saunders is a candidate for tho Kaiapoi seat. Important cold discovery reported from Hnytorbury Rangos, Victoria.

Major Atkinson has postponed his dopar ture for the South. Is ho "funking?" On a single treo in Northern Wairoa, 1,500 oranges wore counted tho other day. Tho formal opening of tho University College term has beon postponed till next month.

An inquiry into tho accident to tho steamer Takapuna is to bo hold at Duncdin on tho 24th inst.

A Maori named Pino ITau has been arrested on tho chargo of manslaughter at Whangaruru. On tho Bth inst., a shock of oarthquako was felt at Hobart and Launceston.

A tiro took place at Palmerston North on Monday, which destroyed an oighVroomed house owned and occupied by Mrs Coleman, Tho insurances were £400 in New Zealand Ollice.

One groat advantago of being ablo to marry your deceased wife's sister is that you have only one mother-in-law. The Maori King and suito are being " conducted on strictly temperance prin ciples." While In Sydney they boarded at the Coffee Palace.

A Gisborne paper hints that there is a Rces-on'for Mr McDonald delaying the announcement of his resignation. It is said ho will only rosign if there is a certainty of Mr Rees being elected in his stead. Telegrams from Warrnambool state that potatoes aro 30s a ton, which does not pay cartage. Somo of the farmers won't sell, as thoy prefer keoping their potatoes for tho pigs.

There is a man in tho Salvation Army Band who knows how to play on two cor nets at once. . The neighbours say they don't object to his knowing how, but ho had bettor not try to do it.

Tho "Otago Daily Times" thinks if no dissolution tako? placothe present Ministry should retain office till tho end of the session.

Yosterday at tho K.M. Court, Christ church, a man was fined £10 for swindling people on the racecourse by means of a sham lottery.

A little book just published is entitled " How to Talk." A copy Bhould bo placed in the hands of every barber in the land.

Mr Wynn Williams thinks Mr Rollerson should have resigned rather than submit to an increase of tho railway tariff.

Last night Mr Wynn Williams addressed his constituents at Woolslon, and rccoived a unanimous vote of thanks and confidence.

The present annual value of property in Dunedin is ±'303,724. The actual total value of the same is estimated at£5,760,000.

Drought in Sydney has given plaoe to floods, three inches of rain having recently fallen within the space of hali-an-hour. Low-lying parts of tho city suffered some damage from the floods. Gisborne is afflicted with a plague of greedy lawyers. A well-known settler there has thus expressed himself :—" Look here, henceforth if a man steals my coat I will at once offer him my vest, rather than seek to recover it and again go to law with a Gisborno lawyor !" How Auckland is so rapidly going ahead in population is. explained by a glance at the vital statistics of the colony. In March last there were 111 births in Auckland against 82 in Wellington, 59 in Dunedin, and only 53 in Christcnurch.

CABLEGRAMS.

BY CABLE.-COPYRIGIHT.]

(Reutisk's Telegkams.)

English Reforms in Egypt.

London, April 15. —It has transpired that the English Government has submitted to tho Government of the various European Powers for their approval, a proposal for the solution of the present financial difficul ties of Egypt. The scheme offered for con sideration includes a suggestion for the di.-1. ---bandment of tho native army now main tained by that country. Easter Reviews at Dover and Ports mouth. The customary Easter Volunteer reviews wore held yesterday at Portsmouth and Dover, when 30,000 men woro under arms. The mami'uvres were very successful, and were witnessed by a large number of spec tators. Tho Cuban Insurrection Quelled. Late telegrams from Cuba state that tho insurrection has collapsed, and that tlio insurgents are being rapidly dispersed by tho Royal troops, who have not mot with any further opposition.

Pauls, April 14.—A statue to tho lato Leon Gambotta, which had been erected at Cahors, the place of his birth, was unveiled to-day by M. Terry.

AUSTRALIAN.

(Received April 10—12.50 p.m.)

Tlio AJlogod Caso of Small-pox.

MklHouu.m;, this day.—Dr. Youl, Chair man of the Board of Health, has examined tho supposed small-pox patient, who was a passenger by tho steamship Homo, and doubts whether the case is really of the nature stated. Tho Australian Cricketers. Suez, April 15 —Arrived, stoimship Sutloj, Homeward bound. The Australian cricketers, who aro passengers, aro reported all woll.

Melbourne, April 15.—Tawhiao, who is a passengor by the Sorato for England, paid a visit to tho Exhibition Buildings to day.

OPERA HOUSE.-" YOUTH."

TIIIS lost night to*jSlstoF!?hoMc," by whom it was highly lippreciatcd. As previously indicated, it relies for its success upon the effective and vivid manner in which it portrays a suc cossion of sensational incidents. There is nothing remarkable in its dramatic con struction j nor in tho dialogue either, but the eight tableaux which it contains are more graphic than mero verbal description. Thoy are skilfully dosigned, and very satisfactorily carried out, and tho audience thoroughly enjoy tho spectacle. Especially good are tho scones representing Frank Darlington's luxurious apartments, the conservatory at Mrs Walsingham's ball, the convict prison with a gang of criminals at work, the embarkation of tho troops, and the de parture of tl;B steamer, and finally tho attack bf tho Afghans upon Hawke's Point and their ropulso. In both the latter scenes great attention lias boon bestowed upon the com plete elaboration of tho details. The troops march on board to the accompaniment of martial music, and amid tho cheers of a crowd of men, woman, and children. The ollicors assemble them at tlio stern, and as tho vessel moves oil" from the pier, tho spectators imagination is height ened by a clever illusion which shows the apray thrown up by the revolutions of the screw. Tho defence of Hawke's I'oint is another triumph of stage constructive skill. The soldiers aro en trenched behind sandbags on an elevated crag commanding the bend of a river, and the audionce see under their eyes tho furious attack of tho turbaned Afghans and tho hot reception that is given them. Such scenes as theso quickened the pulses of the specta* tors and stirred their patriotic spirit to such purposo last night that thoy called all tho principals before the curtain. Mr Frank Cates's Frank^Darling ton is tho principal role, and ho plays it with admirable taste and good judgment. Air Carey's impersonation of tho Vicar, Mr Greville'a Larry, Mr Hodson's Tom Card ham, and Mr Walton's Major KecKlcy (tho villain of tho piece) arc also good por traitures. In fact, Mr Walton played so well as to incur the pronounced indignation of an emotional pit whenever ho made his appearance, so that the actor must bo oomplimonted upon having succeeded thoroughly in Binkinghisown individuality. Miss I itzroy, as Eve do Malvoisie, an in triguing syron, costumes her part hand somely, and plays fairly ; while Miss Flora Anstead, albeit a trifle stagey, sustains creditably tho rolo of Mrs \Valsingh;tm. Tho audience last night wero highly pleased with the representation of tho play, and on no Icsb than three occasions called tho lead ing performers before tho curtain. The samo bill will be given tonight and until further notice. We arorcquestedtomention that those who wish to avoid the crush may purchaso tickets for pit and stalls during the day at Lennox's and Abbott's, and thus secure admission to the building ton minntes befpro tho opening of tho doors.

POLICE COURT.-This Day.

(Hoforo Messrs F. G. Clayton and 1). Tonks, Justices.)

Drunk.—Four persons were punished for this oll'enco — Kichard Cnhill, disorderly, 'JOs and costs or seven days.

Larceny.—Alexander Knight mis changed with stealing a baK o£ bran, valuo Ss, the pro- Eerty of Joseph Craig, on the Bth inst.—Charles ialo deposed to the circumstances.-The prisoner was scon to take the bran, and when observed in Quoon-street he dropped the bran. The prisoner had offered to pay for the bran. He did not wish to press the charge—Sergeant White said the pohco had had a good deal of trouble in this case, as prisoner got away to Dargaville.—Prisoner said he was prepared to pay all costs, and could call evidenco as to character.—This being the third offence recorded against the prisoner.ho was sentenced to 11 days' imprisonment. Larceny.—Joseph Riley and Harriet Riley wero brought up — the husband under the Vagrant Act. and the- wife with stealing a purse containing 15b, tho property o£ Peter Lorenzo, on Thursday last. The pviclonce of prosecutor shewed that thoy all lived in the same house near Hobson-stivet, and while vory drunk he lost tho purßO.—Detective Hughes arrested tho female prisoner on tho charge. She'denied it. but when in tho guard-room she drew it forth and presented it to Constable Mitchell.—Peter Lorenzo addressed tho Court and said hu could not Bay that tho prisoner stole the money. Ho might have givon It to hor. A few'shillings wero nothing to him. With regard to Kiloy, l)e ---tectivo Hughes said ho never did any work, but lived upon tho prostitution of his wife, and he had been keoping a brothel in Chancery Lane. —Constable Lamb deposed that prisoner's chief employment was following drunken men nbout the street, especially bushmen with cheques.— Mary Barrott, of Groystreet, know the prisoner, who wbb fond of drink and disliked work. Ho wns a bad man and a bad father. His wife had to support horself and children in the best way she could. — The Bench ordered prisoner to Mount Kdcn Gaol for thrco months with hard labour, and discharged ths woman.

"Ovku and Undkk."—Charles Mack, who pleaded guilty to a breach of " The Gaining and Lotteries Act, ISSO," by playing a gamo of chance called "undor and over, on Kllerslic racecourse, on Monday, camo np for sentence. —Mr Napier, for the prißonor, said he hoped the Bench would deal leniently with the case, us prisoner played in ignoranco that it was an in fringomoiit of tho law;, and when informed by the detcctivo he desisted at once; he might say further that Mack was in ill-health, and that he had a wifo and family depending upon him for support.—Ser geant White said that £2 10s 6d wero found upon prisoner, and he hoped the Bench would ordor that it bo handed over to the Government to assist towards prisoner's arrears on behalf of his childron in tho Industrial Home-.—The Bonoh did not feel disposed to iuterfero in this matter, but ordorod prisoner to pay a lino of JOs and costs.

Assault.—Bornard Reginald Fitzpatrick was charged with assaulting John Bramo by striking himin.Wollcslcy-strcet on Monday.—Prisoner, who is deaf, asked for a remand in order to consult a solicitor. The Bench granted tho application, and the case was adjourned until tho 18th inst.—Prisoner asked for bail, hut to this Sergeant White objected. — Mr Bramo naid tho prisoner had several times threat ened his life, and ho feared that if set at liberty the prisoner would do him Borious, if not fatal injury. He should not consider himself pafo without personal pro tection. He did not wish to hurt the man, who was, he believed, sufforing mentally; but pro tection was absolutely necessary.—Bail refused Sidney in Troublk. — Sidney Tai\vhang>i, wa> charged with assaulting his wifo. Sarah", in Mrs Longbotfom's dining rooms.—Mr Theo. Cooper in defence.—Tho evidence caused groat amusement in Court, and the case was finally dismissed.

A Lively Case.—Ada Manrtroll was charged with striking Klcanor Kinnia Butwell under the ear on the evening of tho 9Ui inst Mr Tlieo Cooper appeared in defence and pleaded not guilty.—Mr Napier appearedfor complainant. In this case tho defendant wag tho proprietorof tho Brick Houae.Rokebv-street.and the complainant, an ostrich feather dresser.—Complainant stat'-d that she was occasionally employed by Miss Mandrell in her particular 'line of business; that she lent defendant a sovereign in a case of emergency, and, whfn demanding it, received a violent blow under the ear which conipletelystunned her, and was also threatened with having a bottle of vitriol thrown into her face. It was shown, however, in cros^ examination that Mrs Butwell was lodeine with Madam<> Valentino, and that she was one of the " unfortcn ite class."—Dei'o'ndnnt denied thoallegation.—Lily Meadows and Hlsie Willis, inmatus of the.brick house, and Annio McCairjll, or Apollo Cottage, opposite, .cor roborated defendant's statement that she did not strike oomplainant. and that, Hiitwcll was drunk and inßOlent. The Bench listened with much patience to a large amount of conflicting evidence, and dismissed the case, each parly -paying her own costs. uThia was all the business.

THE WAR IN THE SOUDAN.

Rumoured Fall of Khartoum and Cnpturo

of General Gordon,

[ISY CAULK.-COPYMGIIT.J

London; April 14. Tislkohams are to hand from Cairo stating that a rumour is current at Souakim that Khartoum has fallen to the rebels and that General Gordon is a prisoner in their hands.

SUDDEN DEATH ON THE WAIHORA.

Mh Superintendent Thomson has received the following telegram :—" Louidu I'roi (?), steerage stewardess of the steamer Waihora, died suddenly on board about one hour after leaving Auckland Wharf. Inquest to be held, Or. Caldwoll, of Kawaliawa, sent for ru post-mortem examination."

MINING NEWS.

(JJY TKLKGKAI'H—OWN COKKESPONBENT.)

Thames, this day. New Pki.n'ce I.mi'ehial. — Tho improved sandstone country which recently appeared in the shaft, now extends nearly to the south eastern corner. Only about four feet of hard rock remains, and this is be coming beautifully less. The sandstone is rather hard, but is still a wonderful im provement upon the rock hitherto grappled with. Better progress will henceforth bo made, and there- is besides every pros pect of good country to be travelled by the prospected new level, the dvko hav ing altered its underlay westward. The drive on Mariner's Keef at No. 3 level is within a few feet of tho break. The air shaft needed for the ventilation of the workings on this lode is within 25 loot of the required depth. A crosscut will be commenced to-morrow at No. 2 level, to connect with it. ~ •

Caledonian Low Level, —A> flfbmising lode two feet in vridtju JJa^Burrounded by good counits-i^" been intersected at the

ji^icet level, at a discharge of 2.0 feet from the south crosscut. It is composed of blue and white quart?., of more favourable appearance than anything yet discovered in the Company's ground. Cambria. —Tho excavation of the cham ber of the new level has been completed, and timbering will bo finished to-day. Tho sinking of the well hole will then be proceeded with, and should occupy loss than three weeks. The winze below tho 150 feet level will obtain the requisite depth this week, and the men now employed in it will probably commence to cross-cut towards tho reef at the low level. Hunt's Find (Karangahake)i—A pack track is being formed over which to convey a parcel of five tons of quartz for treatment at one of tho Thames batteries.

Deep Level Cross.—The seaward cross cut at tho 040 feet level has advanced about 40 feet beyond tho leader recently worked, and must bo within a few feet of the foot wall branch of the cross lode. In the drive at the Intermediate level, v rather broken body has been found to junction with No. 2 reef, but cannot be distinguished as the footwall branch sought. W.viTEKAUiu. — Tributer Kioly and party's crushing has yielded 52ozs 4dwts gold. Retreat (Knrangahake).—A trial parcel of 5 tons of quartz gave 13ozs Sdwts gold. Aluuksia.— Dabb Tributer has banked 1 Goes gold.

Coromandel, this day. New Union Beach G.M.C.—The mine manager reports :—"There is a splendid reef in hand in the winze, which is down ISft. below SOft. level. Gold is seen freely through the reef, and a little picked stone is collected. In leading stope a fow colours are seen occasionally off trom the Black reef. The leader Is much smaller. Tho shot of gold seems to follow tho back of the Black reef. The engine still keeps the water down at 6i strokes per minute ; and altogether tho mine is looking well.''

PITT-STREET WESLEYAN SUNDAY-SCHOOL ANNI VERSARY.

The soireo in connection with the above anniversary was held last evening in tho Fitt-strect School-room, and tho public meeting in tho church. Tho tea was all that could be well desired, and tho com pany largo. The trays were supplied and presided over by the following ladies :— Mosdames Gunson, Markham, Wilson, Froude, Woodham, L'roseor, and Misses Smith, Shorland, Crago, Spence, Davis, Phillips, Blackburn, Grubb, and Dare.

At tho public gathering afterwards, tho Rot. A. Keicl opened the proceeding, and introduced tho Chairman of the meeting, Mr M. Arthur. Mr Arthur was loudly welcomed as he • appeared before the audience. He told them that he folt some what awkward being placed in the pulpit to make a speech, as this fact seemed to unnerve him, but ho was more at home on the rostrum, being n.oro in his line of daily duty. Anyhow, ho felt it a great privilege to bo where ho was. He had been in connection with the school (mostly as superintendent) for about '20 years.and the reminiscences of those past years were a perpetual pleasure and joy to him. He remembered many of tho scholars who had been trained in this school, who had passed away to their eternal rest and reward, and whose bright testimonies ho had tho joy to hear from their own lips, as they bade him good-bye ere thoy went homo for ever. Ho loved thoschool, scholars, and parents more than he could well give utter ance to—next to his own home there was no institution to which he was so bound by ties of affection. He had to regret that many of tho parents did not show them selves in tho school and at the prayer meet ings so much as they should. They gave their money,but not their presence. Mr Thomas Buddie (Superintendent) gave a short verbal report of the school's doings during the year. He said there wero 4D3 books in tho library. Thcro was an average attendance of scholars of—uiori - ing, (>6; afternoon, 2SO ; oflicers ar.d touchers, 45. There wero 342 members of tho Band of Hope. Tho school had 130 exhibits in the recent Exhibition, and car ried oil'3l prizes. They had added a new and expensive banner, and had spent £ 20 on books. Tho balance-.sheet, read by Mr E. J. White, showed: Receipts, £134 ss; expenditure, A'lo3 11s Id during the year. Tho llov. Mr Bavin, just arrived from Wellington, gave a happy address on " Music in Our Sabbath-schools." He showed tho power music had upon the human heart the wide world over, and how the world sought to attract its crowds by music, and why should not the school? This had been somewhat neglected in tho Sabbath-schools—except a few weeks prior to anniversaries. He urged that thcro should be school choirs, and each child taught to read music at sight. The ofliccrs ought t.o be in earnest in the matter, and, if so, a mighty power fur good would be in every school. The address was at times very humourous, and pleasing to his auditory.

Mr Button addressed the mooting on tho general topic of. Sunday-schools, and gave excellent advico and food for thought. The Rev. Mr Can-also spoke in favour of the aggressive movement of tho school and church in city mission enterprise, and ex pressed his appreciation of what ho had heard of the school's work.

The Rev. A. Reid, in a fovv happy sentences, reminded tho boys and girls of the meeting on Wednesday (to-night), which was for them only. MrG. Winstono moved, and Mi- Mitchell seconded, a hearty vote of thanka to the ladies and chairman, which was carried by acclamation.

Tho meeting closed in tho usual way.

[Advertisrmen't.]

The Prudential Mutual, Side, and Medical Benefit Society, New Zealand Branch.

lo the Editoh KykkincsStak: Sir,—ll.has lately come to our knowledge that the above Society has published our names us a local com mittee of management. We tnko this oppor tunity ot stating that wo nevor consented to'act in such capacity, and never gave any uuthority for the use of our names. We were asked to act as a board of advisors, not as a committee of management, and we consented to do so on being satisfied as to tho position of the Com pany and the nnturc of tho duties toboundcr laKen. A meeting was to have been called for that purpose, but no such meeting took place and consequently wo had no idea of tho use being made of our names. Wo need hardly say that we have no intention of acting for tho Society in question.—We are. &c. R. W. Owkx. Samuel Vuiic VV. K. Wabwx,

AUCKLAND RACING CLUB'S AUTUMN MEETING.

Disgraceful Conduct.

Thk races at Ellerslie yesterday were fi em a sportsman's point of view, not nearly so successful as the first, clay of the meetin * The two-year-old event, the Easter Handi' cup, and the Shorts were grand contests i but the other events were decidedly hnl* low. The Steeplechase, which it Waß con tern plated would prove the most interesting morcean on the day-bill of fare proved a complete fiasco, Chandler coming in a winner half-an-hour before the second horse, Billy -go-by-cm. The Consols: lion also proved a wretched,/ftwco. Through a waste of time-that had taken place earlier in the day, the Consolation did not start till after dusk. So dark was it that thoso on the grand stand could not recognise tho' horses at the starting point, only half a m ;i e away, There were four starters— Mitrail leuso, Woodpecker, Sham, and Irishwoman There were four false starts, and at last the Hag dropped. Numbers of those who wcreattlie starting point assert that the starter called the horses back. After the flag foil, Mitrailleuse, Sham, and Fish woman went oil', Woodpecker being left at the post. The crowd called out "false start," and in consequence of this Sham and irishwoman pulled up at the back of the course, and Mitrailleuse was left to finish alone. As the filly passed the judge's box the crowd gathered round Mr Graham, and demanded to know the re sult of the race. At this moment Mr Mc- Laughlin, the starter, arrived at the saddling paddock, and declared positively that thestart had been afairone. Thecrowd •■ thickening every moment, hooted and yelled at the decision that Mitrailleuse had won, and a scene that beggars description ensued. Brown, the clerk of the course, was molested, and but for the protection' of his friends, might have come in for rough treatment. The crowd, finding that no thing could be done in the paddock, made a move towards the totalisator. The Clnb • promised to pay the dividend to the backers of Mitrailleuse in the morning. The clamour increased tenfold. J3ergeant^_ White and . -A*i!rer members oTTie peii&S force endeavoured to disperse the crowd, but without avail. The backers of the horses that had pulled up demanded their money back, and threatened to wreck the machines if this was not done. Mr Owen McGeeaddressedthe crowd, "slating" the starter and other officials of the Club. The crowdstatedthey would give theofficials •20 minutes to refund the money. In the meantime, those on the outskirts of the throng that girt the totalisator house were keeping up a lively fusilade of gravel on to the roof of the building, and a fen* largo stones were also thrown. The persons in side the totalisator pagoda then began to close down the "flap" windows. They succeeded in securing all but one. This was seized by some of the malcontents, and wrenched from its hinges. At this juncture: Mr l'ercival promised to refund the money, and while this was being done the excite-, ment gradually subsided. We conclude our report of the races de cided after we went to press yesterday:— : ELLEIISLIE PLATE of lOOsovs., with a eweop stakes of 3=ovß. each, to go to second horse. For U\;o-t car-olds. Colts, Sst lOlbs; fillies. Bat Slbs. Distance, three-quarters of a mile.-I Winner of a two-year-old stake to carry albs* penalty; of two or more, tOlba extra. Mr Ilobertson'r br c Krupp, 2yre, Sst 101b (MeClusky) Mr John Marshall's br f Necklace,

2yrs, 9st 41b (Sutherland) ) Mr Stockton's br f Woodnyinph, agedj Sst 81b (Williams) ... 3

Also ran: Carbineer (Dawsou), 9st lib, Revolver, Sst 101b (McMinnimim),SataneUa, Sst Sib (Hodson). Betting: Even on Necklace, 2 to 1 against Krupp, 5 to 2 against Woodnymph. Carbineer got the best of tho start, and led for a quarter of a mile, when he was collared by Kiupp, Necklace at this time almost fourtlu At the turn into the straight Necklace cams through her horses and led. Passing the stand she was collared by Krupp, and the judge decided that it was a dead heati Woodnymph was a length behind. Time i 1.18. Totalisator paid £1 Is on Necklace, and £1 lls on Krupp.

Autumn Handicap of 200sovs., added to a sweepstakes of 7sovs. each ; second horse to receive 30sovs. and third horse lOsovs. out of the stakes. For three-year-olds and upwards. Distance, 1 mile and a half.

Major F. N. Georce's eh c Nelson, 3yrs, 7st Tib (Vailc) ". 1 Mr E. D. Halstead's b c Kadames, 4yrß, Get 91b (Byers) 2 Mr llobcrtbon'a b h Fitz-Hercules, syrs, 7st 101b (ilcLusky) ... 3 Consul, Sat 41b (Sutherland), Nonnanby, 7st 101b (G. Williams), Woodpecker, 7st Sib (Thorpe), Maori, 7st 71b (Hickey), and Libeller, 7et 41b (Chapman) also ran. Leonora was scratched. Betting : 5 to 2 against Normanby ; 2 to 1 against Kadames and Consul; 4to 1 against Noleon. Wood peckor and Nonnanby led at tho start. Passing the Stand Woodpecker still led, Nelson and Radatnes next. At the back of tho course Kelson and Woodpecker showed to the front. Eventually, Nelson won easily by a length and a half from Radames. Time : 2.404. Dividend : £10 17s.

The Suokts, of lOOsovs. Distance, 1 mile. Mr A. Standish's gr m Witiora, 5 yrs, >: 7st 101b (Williams) 1;' Major F. N. George's b c AVapiti, 3yrs, Ssfc 21b (Vaile) 2,, Mr P. F. Tancred's r g Administrator, • '. 4yrg, Bst Gib (Sutherland) »| Fishwoman, 7st 101b (McLusky), and Katipo, j;, Gst (Huxtable), also ran Libeller, Yuba Bill, ' and Paramena wore scratched. Betting: i G to i on Administrator, 2 to 1 against - Witiora. Witiora, who had a bad start,. won with comparative easo. Timo: 1.46£. | Dividend: £3. ' w&

The Consolation has already been de->,< scribed. , /.;!

LODGE ALBION "AT HOME," DEVONPORT.

The " At Homo " under tho auspices of - Lodge Albion at Dcvonport last evening J; proved an unqualified success, and moro ;. than realised the expectations of the pro- ' motors, both in tho number present and the t enjoyment derived from it. The following! is, as nearly as can bo ascertained, a list of ,4 those present :• —

Stewards.—Uro. A. W. Gardner, G - jfcfj Brasscy, M. Niccol, W. H. FentoD, fi. H. , Uuder. Secretary, mo. S. Vosper. ~ « Mr and Mrs J. P. Clark, Mr and Mre 81(itor;| Captain and Mrs lilliott, Mr and Mrs J. Ross/;; Mr and Miss Loddcr. Mrs Lodder, Mr and Mrs K. Bartley, Mr and Mrs O. Bailey, Mr and ,: Mrs Sims, Mr and Mrs K. W. Duder, Mr , und- Jlrs T. IS. Durance, Mr and Mrß W. H. Fenton. Mr and Mrs A. W. Gardner.' Dr. and Mrß Hug, Mr and Mrs Moses, Mr and Mrs W. 11. Pierce. Mr >wd Mrs Voaper. Mr M. and Miss Nicco", Mr G. and Miss Nicoll, Mr T Mays and Miss Mays, Air and Mrs Shortt. Misses ■ Shortt (:«, Mr Dalgleish, Mr and Mrs Keir. Mr' and Mrs A. ]i. Donald, M>-b BritUn, Missel .: Brittin (31, Mrs Philcox, Hisses Phllcox (2), Mndame Fooloy, Mr and Mrs Irvine, Mr Glonny, Mrs C. H. BurgeES, Mr and Miss Hannn, Mr Hooper, and Miss Kit chen, Messrs Collins, Burton, Johnston, Robin-' son, Hiscott. Ashton, J. Duder, Do Silva, Young, McGechlo, Smyth, Brown, Cooke. F, Bartloy.J. M. Sibbin, MrandMrsCroker, Missesßrewstor, $ Patterson. Sims, Slater (3), Spiers (2), Sage, bampson, Mrs Sainty, and others whono names , are not known,

Tho following is tho programme of tho dances :—

Polka. OldCliinn:quadrille,Ollivette;niazurka, Mariha; lai cors, Patience ; waltz, Hebe; Bchot tischc, Homo Bl083oms; mazurka, No Name; quadrille, L'Serpcnts; waltz. Vonetia: polka, piißinal; lancers, Pirates of Ponzance; High land schottischc, Scottish Flowers; quadrllie, liivemng Songs; mazurka, Sweet Droams; waltz, Light and Shade; lancers. Kip Van Winkle; schottischo. Goo bye; polka, Bric-a --llrac; quadrillo. Flour-de-Lys; mazurka, Fairy 1< oof stops; Highland schottische, origiiial; laiicers Pet; polka, Little Willie; waltz and gulop, finalo.

To Mr 11. Ford was entrusted the cater ing department, and it was carried out to the satisfaction of all. A special steamer was laid on to bring the Auckland visitors to town, and as that boat left tho North Shore throe hearty cheers were given for the Albion Lodge. Bro. W. 11. Fonton discharged the duties of M.C. in a very satisfactory manner, and the Committee were most attentive, but the success of the whole affair is to be attributed to the un wearying caro and attention of Bros, (.ardnor and Vospor, who spared no pains to bring it to a successful issue, and who with the other members of Committee, must have been greatly pleased to receive tne well - merited encomiums of their guests.

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, WEDNESDAY, APRIL IG, 1884.



T~)ISEASES OF THE EYE. ARTHUR RICHARDSON, M.D., SPECIALIST AND OPERATOR ON DISEASES OP THE EYE, MAY BE CONSULTED AT HIS RESI DENCE. KARANGAHAPE ROAD. From 1 to 3 in the afternoon. After April Dr. Richardson will not attend in Town, but from 1 to t at his own Residence. ■Tjy ELLESLEY HO USB. JUST OPENED, NEW, CHEAP, AND FASHIONABLE MILLINERY AND DRAPERY FOB AUTUMN AND WINTER WBAR. A.. IIOVBTT Beg* to announce the ARRIVAL of hia NEW BBABON'S GOODS, which for Btylo and Good Value CANNOT BB EXCELLED. A CHOICE ASSORTMENT OF DRESSES, BROCHK SILK AND VELVETEEN MERINO, CASHMERE, &c. HATS, BONNETS, FEATHERS FLOWERB, RD3BONS JACKETS, ULSTERB, and MANTLES IN the LATEST STALES. GOOD VALUK FLANNELS, * BLANKETS, AND ALL KINDS OF MANCHESTER and BELFAST GOODS. For CHEAP and STYLISH MILLINERY "WE CANNOT BE EQUALLED. . LADIES SHOULD PAY US A VISIT BBFOKB BUYING ELSEWHERE. TAILORING DEPARTMENT. The MEN'S MERCERY, TAILORING, AND WOOLLEN DEPARTMENT IS WELL STOCKED WITH NEW AND FASHIONABLE GOODS. "^kmiS^SBBMULAB I HOSIERY, &c A HEAVY STOCK OF WOOLLENS AND TAILORS' TRIMMINGS ALWAYS THE TBADE SUPPLIED AT WHOLESALE PBICE, A- T OVETT, . IiOVETT, IMPORTER, Wbllesley-st., Auckland. WHERE SHALL I BUBNIBB MI HOUSE FROHt THE CHEAPBM ALL ROUND HOUBK TO FURNISH FROM IS THE CITY HALL ARCADE— 'GARLICK & CRANWELL 11 IRON BEDSTEADS, go to GARLICK & CRANWEUk GARLICK & CRANWHUi, BEDROOM FURNITURE, goto GARLICK & CRANWELL. CARPKTI^cK & cRAmma. «GARLICK & CBANWELL, . House Furnishers, GARLICK & CRANWELL, Upnolsterera, GARLICK & CRANWELL, Manufacturers ov all kinds of fubnlturl. Cheap Tafestby & Bbussel Cabpetb. Cheap Oilcloths & Linoleum. Cheap & Beautiful Cretonnes. Cheap Blankets & Cuktains. GARLICK & CRANWELL, HOUSE FURNISHERS City Hall Aboadi. qoeen-btbket, AUCKLAND.



Special Advertisements. TTN PARALLELED SUCCESS \J has been the result of Stewart Dawson & Co.'a first business day in Auckland. Old and new customers have given them a hearty and tan gible welcome to thiscity. Many old patrons who hurt patronised S. D. and Co all the nay to Liverpool, England, years ago, ralliud round them on' , Saturday and cxpro9scd thelrdclight at seeing them here. S. 1). & Co. re turn their sincere thanks to all, and express their gratified acknowledg ments at receiving such a spontane ous reception. The extraordinary value and meritorious worth of S. 1). and Co.'s Watches could scarcely be better demonstrated than in the fact of their oldest customers hero becoming their first patrons again, while the public in general in Auck land and surrounding neighbourhood have, through our woU-carned ro putation, proved themselves fully alive to the advantages oil'ercd by us. Tho almost prohibitory prices charged by colonial dealers is too well known to require commont; sulllco it to say that a. D. and Co. supply a first-class English Silver Wotcl. at a price a Colonial Dealer would think nothing o£ charging to do a fow trifling ropairs. So oxhorbitant are the prices charged by dealers that articles of daily requirement have in many instances to be done without, and can only bo looked upon as articles of luxury. Stewart, Daw son, and Co., by their enterprise, have mado good their claim to be considered the greatest manufactur ing reformers that ever confronted the abuses of a solflsh and grasping monopoly. They have scattered to tho winds oirete and nnrrow systems thatcrippled the many for tho aggrandisement of tho few. They have lovellcd with tho dust tho barriers with which protectionists ■ had hedged round and restricted a valuablo industry, an industry the freo action of which places Indis pensable articles within tho roach of thoußiindß, who, but for tho reforming efforts of S. D. and Co., would Btillhaveremainodunprovidcd with the meanß of moasuring Time's «pld flight Stewart, Dawson, and Co. have bonu their banners in front of the invincible masses of the British public, against tho embattled hosts of trade oppression, restriction, and oppoßition, and to-day they stand face to face with teaming thousands of the colonies and boldly ask them to patronise and support a firm that has wo n for tho world froo trade in Watches. Stewart, Dawson, and Co. Invite you each and all to give them a call at Bennett's Chambers, 196, Queon-Btreet, Auckland, and in spect their unrivalled English Watches. Compared with colonial prices, tho valno wo offer is almost tncrodiblo. We offer you the best English Hunting Lover ever made for £3 los, doty paid. Compare this Watch with any sold retail at £7 to £8. Wo offer you a splendid all Sterling Silver Watch—Ladv'a or Gcnt'u—for £1 7s 6d dnty paid, perfect timo-kceper, unequalled at £3. We offer you a Threc-quart/ir-plate English Silver Chronograph with centre seconds for to 15?, duty paid, a Watch declared by every purchaser to be worth £12 10s. Every Watch warranted. Don't fall to call; wo will give you a hearty welcome. Wo wish you to inspect all our Watches while we are here. This opportunity will only last a few days. A splendid present givon gratis to each cus . tomer. Call early on your fathful and obliged sorvanta, STEWART, DAWSON. & CO. (Of Liverpool, England), At Bonnott'B Chambers, 199, Queen strcot Auckland. Notice. — Pleaso soo other ad vertisement in full on fourth page. JMrS R. SOMERVILLE, rC WELLESLEY-STREKX I "■' (OPPOSITE AH 18 in gOOd _.. OCISBOTT'tf OrERA nOUSE), _ii remeiu's Received, per Mail Steamer, A BEAUTIFUL ASSORTMENT OF FRENCH AND ENGLISH MILLINERY. DEMOVAL OF BUSINESS. IyTILNE £ QHOYCK Respectfully Announce that THEY HAVE REMOVED THEIR STOCK TO THE AR G E NEW BUILDINGS, WELLESLEY AND LORNE-STREET3, Whore they are now showing the Latest Novel ties in FRENCH AND ENGLISH MILLINERY, DOLMANS AND JACKETS IN RICH BROCADK VELVET, OTTOMAN AND OTHER MATERIALS, CHILDREN'S AND LADIES' ULSTERS, STYLISH COSTUMES. DRESS MATERIALS IN STRIPES AND CHECKS, AND NEW PLAIN • FABRICS, FURS, LACE GOODS, HOSIERY, AND GLOVES. LADIES' UNDERCLOTHING ANB BABY LINEN. r^HEAP HIGH-CLASS TAILORING. A. E. SPENCE, 172, Queen-street, Begs to inform the Public of Auckland that HE HAS OPENED BUSINE3S IN THE MERCHANT TAILORING AT ABOVE ADDRESS. Having several years Experience as " Cutter " in leading London and Provincial Trades, A. E. 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ALSO, NEW GENERAL DRAPERY, BLANKETS, FLANNELS, Etc., MEN'S CLOTHING, SHIRTS, HATS, AND SCARFS, T. McM ASTER'S, ' Opposite the Market.



Contracts taken for all kinds of concrete work, largo o- ? inall. and estimates and othor own' Tori? KjT n BS&-\ hoao W!? Wn * *$> *3S street™ I^' Wl'S°n and Co- «• ««<= B n )



Nominations for tho offices of trustees of the Mount Eden Road District are to be made on Wednesday, 23id April; and if more than two persons be nominated a poll will be held on Saturday, 3rd May. The two retiring trustees aro Messrs J. Potter and H. Waite, who are eligible for re-elec tion. Tho placo of nomination is tho Mount Eden Road Toll-house. : Perambulators and carpets, reversible bicycle wheel and other kinds of perambulators just opened from £1 to £7. New designs in Brussell and tupostry carpets. Furnish your i-Y? us 9 throughout from Garlick and Cranwoll a City Hall Furnishing Warehouse, Qucen-slroet