SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

H ..H WATER{ T.^row^M?.iß< BIJNSKT.—This KvcntoK, 4.13 V- ■ •.!* V BUNRISK.-To-morrow Morning, 7.« MO )N'S AGK.—First Quarter, JU"'- i.i-«.p-'"'

ARRIVALS.

I,AST EVENINffc .*s• A Fanny Kelly, ketch. WUH«P<- from%Tiaik WafSas., Crawford, from Whangarei

TO-DAY. Boroalis, brißantineJ^Ken^froni Sydney Rowenttv«.s.?awttrfKM~Menmrfiwr" Maroon, barque, frpin.la.va .. ~. ;>, , , Opotiki, kctclif liust, WW Op«>%>i.* * ,A il Opotiki, schooner, Ba^etl, from Whangarei

DEPARTURES..

p&&2Smr' To Anan, 5.8., McGeo,.for RussoU Glenelg. ks:. Stephertson, ror Tauranga Macgregor, s.s., Johnson, for Whangarei Naiadrbrii Walters, for Mercury Bar ;....■>, '•I(Tit.l TO'DAX' •' '- - ■• ''

Omaperc, s.s.. Holmes, for Greymouth KriemhiTda, sell. Bathurst, fdi1 M6ngonui Columbia, sch., Conway,'forßussell Wairoa, s.s,, Anderson, f pr Napier

Vessels Expected.

LorrnoN.-rDorio,'S.B., sailed April 26; Glance, birque, L.C.G.K., Maroh 3; Laira, barque, AprU 7; Glcnrosa, ship, W.T.M^K,. March 18; wanganui, ship, May 2; Otiki, ship, March 31; Frith of Dornock, loading. NkW YonK;~Claribd), barque. W.M.9.K. (via Wellingon), January 24; Irene (via Dunedin), Maroh 31: Nettie (Via Wellington),I.loading. ' Java.—Manhegan, barque, sailed March 31; Maroon, barquo, April 3; arid Thames, barque, to follow. ■. • i • ■ ■ ■ : •. i: • ■ i China.—Androklas, barque. March 20. San Francisco. — Senator, barque, sailed March 29. " " %i Australia. — Clansman, brigautlne, from Rockhampton. ', ' Southern Posts. — Yolande. sch.. from Timaru; Wave, brig, from Dunedin; Stanley, brtenntinc, from Oamaru. , ' '' South Ska Islands.—Louie, eohooner, from Long Islkrid; AdaC- Owen, brigantine, from Rarotonga; Aurora, schoonor, from Tahiti.

IMPORTS.

Per Borealis, from Sydney—B7o sacks char coal, 70, tons coal, 10 coses gunpowder, l'piece macliinery.,; ■ .*

Inwards Coastwise. — Totara, from Rua kaka, with 73 tons firewood ; Four Sisters, from Mahurangi, with 21 tons firewood;1 Fanny Kelly, from Whangaroa, with 32.675 ft. timber.

Odiwabdb Coast wise.—Totara, for Kua-: kaka; Four Sisters, for Maburangi; Violet, for Thames; Ivriemhilda,for Mongonui. .

The now steamer Wairoa sailed to-day for Napier via the Thames.

The brig Naiad galled last/evening Wr- tAtaS traliaviaHoreury Bay. ~ ■ >/• . i'J . t !• The s.Bj ■ Omapere left for Greymouth -this afternoon. f-'- ' ■ •' ;: •■■'•■ '■■■ ■

.Tho p.s. Enterprise will resume her running between this port, and Thames to-night, leaving here at 12 o'clock.

'Che brigantine Borealis arrived from Sydney this morning-after a good passage of seven days. Sho oringß charcoal for the Sugar Com pany, and will discharge at the Company's wjiarf, u\ }■■■•."• ~ it i :■..;- ■■

The a.s; Rowena arrived from Mercury Bay this morning, with the following-passengers ;— Messra McLcod. Giftbrd, Suiter,; Rowland, Bates, Crefghton, Foley, J. Moon, H. Moon, Newman, Holfenstein, Nicholson, Adams Two hill,-Milleri Forder, Fowler, and -Lowe, -Mes dimes McLeod, Creighton, and Fowler.

Our Kalpara correspondent forwards the following shipping itonia:—The brigantine Bccamia sailed on Sunday. The brigantine Camillc arrived from Auckland on Hunday, mid has g6ne up tho Wairoa to load. The brigantine Darcy P/att has nearly finished loading, and will sail early, about tho, end of the week.

The s.s. Waitaki arrived from Whiwgarel last evening with 121 tons coal, 50 hides, £0 sacks Bum, 4 tons sundries, anil the following pos senKers:—Messrs Lonirluj", Atkinson. Klliufrbum, Williams, W. Jackson, D. McKenzle, Miss Chambers, Jackson, Wnitelaw.and three in tho steorago.

BARQUE MAROON, FROM JAVA.

Late this afternoon a barque was beating up the channel. A message from Tiritiri states that she is the barquo Maroon, of Melbourne, and sho will, thereforo, no doubt provo the ves sel of that name now expected hero from Java, with a /ull cargo of raw sugar for tho Sugar Company. Tho Maroon is a wooden vessel of 360 tons/ Sho left Java on April 3, and tho pas sage has occupied 85 days.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

" ARRIVALS. R»torua, 3.9., Anderson, from the South

DEPARTURES.

Hinomoa,s.s.,Fairohild,for Wellington ltetflrua, s.s., Anderson, for the South Lalla Kookh, s.s., l<ailey, for WaitKra

The Ualon Co.'s s.s; Rotorua arrived from the South at noon to-day. Passengers: Mr Donald and 113 emigrants. Sho left again at 1 o'clock for Southern ports. ■ i (('''.<.' Tho s.s. Hinemoa left for Wellington at 10 O'clock this morning. . - The s-s. Lalla Rookh left for Waitara at 12 o clock to-day with 40 pkga. sundries. . " - The s.s. Wanaka, whibh left for Southern ports at noon yesterday, took the following passengers :—For Taranaki: Mr Longland, Mn Gill arid child, Miss O'Hanlan, Mr O'Hanlon, Miss Famp, Mr Ford, Mr and Miss Brookes, Messrs Hart and Griffiths. For Wellington: Mr W. Hill. For Nelson: Mrs Harley, Miss Globs. Messrs Harley "and Tomllnson.. For Lyttelton: Mr and Mrs H. A. Watts, Mr Kills. For Pioton: Mrs Canning. " ■

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Russeix. this day.—Arrivod: Te Anau, from Auckland, 9.10 a.m. , . , Taubanoa, tjhisday.—Arrived: Glenelg, from Auckland, 8.50 a^m. _ ' L ' Lyttelton, yesterday.—Sailed: Penguin, for Auckland, t .., ■ , .*. ■ Sydney, May 27.—Arrived, this afternoon: ISauroto, trora Wellington. • '■■ Melbourne, May 27,—Sailed, this .afternoon: Arawata, for' Bluff. •-' :.'■</,. \' ;i . Waitara,--this >day.-—Arrived,-from-One- » hunga: Argyle, 10.50 a.m.; Hauraki, 11 a.m.; Douglas, 10.25 a.m. ■ '; ' ' '' r< New PLYMOOTn, tliis day. — Arrived: Wanaka, from Onehungu, 6 a.m. , . ;.j jj ft Whanoakei, this day.—Arrived: Macgregorj from Auckland, 10 a.m. - , ;■ * ; ■.

COMMERCIAL.

Messrsß. Tonks & Co. helda sale of carriages from Christohurch at. their mart to-day, .ex Waihora, direct'from Messrs W. Moor and Ce., the makers:. Tha following -were the results of tha Bale:—Dog-cart, fii6: four-seated ladles phffiton, £49; waggonette, six-seated, £69; Abbot pattern buggy, £38"; Albert buggy, £18; and a handsome Brougham, £145. ' Messrs E. ana. A. Isaacs held an unreserved sale at their mart ta-day of 1,500 packages of wines, ales, spirits, and temperance drinks. The sale was largely attended: good 'prices obtained, and nearly the whole ot the goods quitted. -

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

| ~:■:• .. MAX 28.' 1881. Lorno-street Hall—Dean's Popular Quadrille Assembly, 8 p.m. Congregational Church, Bercsford-street-*- Bey. R. Laishley on his " Visit to England," 7.30 p.m. Eden Hall—Lecture by P. MoNaught, " The Christian's Hope," 7.30 p.m. United Servlco Lodge—Regular Meeting, 7.30 p.m.

H.A.C.B. Society,—Juvenile Contingent, 7.30 p.m. .

Masonic Hail, Princes street—Professor Her nar«"s Dancing Class, 7.30 p.m. Grofton Road Wesleyan Church — Public Meeting, 7.30 p.m. British Hotel—Meeting of Lumpers' Union, 8 p.m.

Working Men's Clab—Special General Meet ing of Bootmakers, 8 p.m.

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

WEDNESDAY. MAY 28, 1884.

For th«e»nse that l»*fcj assistance, Hor the wrong that Beads resistance, For tho future in the distance, And the good that we can do.

The report and statistical tables for 1883 relating to emigration and immigration in the United Kingdom, which were lately presented to the Board of Trade, contain some very interesting information on these important topics. It appears that, for the first time since 1877, there was in 1883 a decrease in the gross total of emigrants from the United Kingdom; but an examination of the figures shows that the falling off is entirely con fined to emigrants of other nationalities passing through the country on their way to America and elsewhere. The emigrants of British and Irish origin showed a. con siderable increase over the previous year— an advance of 40,000 odd, so that the " hiving -off" process from the United Kingdom goes on increasingly; The total emigration last year was 397,157 persons, but deducting foreigners, we find that 320,118 subjects of Her Majesty left the United Kingdom during the pßßfc twelve months A curious circum stance is brought out in connection with tho emigration from the three divisions «f the United Kingdom. Since the days of Dr. Johnson there has been a belief that Scotland was particularly destitute of trees, and a wag accounted for the denudation by alleging that every Scotchman " cut his stick " and left the country as soon as he could; in short, there has been a popular notion entertained that the hardy sons of Caledonia are " never at home unless' when abroad," trod that the furthest explored corner of the globe is in their possession. But what do the figures show? Of the 320,000 odd who left the United Kingdom last year 183,236 were of English and 105,743 of Irish nationality, leaving only about 20,000 of . Scottish , descent. Further, while the English emi gration increased last year by 20,000, and the Irish by an equal number, the Scottish emigration remained stationary ; in other words, the whole of last year's increase did not include a single North Briton. There fore, if the Scotsman is found to be übiqui tous, some other reason must be sought than his supposed penchant lot leaving his native land.

A noticeable feature in these rettirns is the enormous increase in emigration to the, Australasian colonies. This was no doubt to .some extent stimulated by the free and assisted immigration schemes of Various colonies; bat still the increase markets great advance in the popularity of Australia and New Zealand as fields for the reception o;

Britain's surplus populntion. This fact is vory startlingrly brought out in tho tablo which tho report contains, showing tho des tination of tho excess of emigrants among poraons of British and Irish origin only. The increase in the excess of emigrants to Australasia was from 80,418 in 1882 to G4,420 in 1883. This last figure is much the largest on record since this account lias •been made up, being nearly four times larger than the amount to which'the excess of emigrants to Australasia fell in 1880 and 1881. There can be no doubt that this re distribution of population, howovor at =tained, has, generally speaking;" been ductive of good results both to the country, depleted and the country supplied. No One here. is afraid *of~ -"-depopulation"' though all immigration were to bo Stopped, to-morrow; but still nobody doubts that the.infusion of fresh.blood is ttioisvery life of a new country, supplying it. with bone and sinew and brain/ and lighten^ ing burdens, because it increases-the pro^. pfartional number of taxpayers in the cqm: munity. It would doubtless be well if all' artUicial stimulus to immigration were abolished. For ono thine, ifc.is.plain that to offer a premium to immigrants is to decry on the one hand those manifold advan tages of climate and resources which wo, on tho other hand, are continually praising. And thero aro not wanting sighs that tho necessity for continuing tho policy of: assisted immigration will soon pass away. Ono immigrant brings many in his wake, and with the start which Australia and Now Zealand havo now obtained, thero can bo no doubt of their rocoiving in the future a large influx of now population from England by a natural, i.e., an unstimulated process. A great factor in bringing about this ro siilt is tho increased travelling facilities which now 'offer. With two competing lineSibf direct stoamors to New Zealand, arid weekly steamers from London to the sister colonies, with enhanced speed and comfort and lowor fai-es, a continuous swelling' of the dimensions of tho British exodus to those now lands may be oon lidently looked for, quite independent of Government aid.

The Hinomoa loft Onoliunga for Wolllng ■ton at ton o'clock to-dny ivitlr"Hi.H Ex colloncy the Governor and Lady and; Miss Jerrois and suito ns passongers. Tho gnbprna(»rial party left town yesterday afternoon,and remained on board the vessel all night. A telegram from Manuknu Heads states that the steamor passed out wards at 11.45 a.m. , 9 ,, The Auckland portion of tho Victory's immigrants arrived in tho Manukau at noon to-diiy, and vouched town nn hour Inter. Those who were not received by friends woro accommodated by Mr O. MnyH, Im migration Officer.nt the Immigration Deprtt, where they will await ongagemonts.

There are about sixty cases sot down for hearing at the Resident Magistrate's Court to-morrow.

Tho Italian who was arrested and is ro manded until the morning on a charge of leaving his wife and family penniless at Wellington told the detective that ho hud only his passage money upon iiim, but upon searching him at tho polico station £110 in sovereigns and £9 in notes wore found con cealed in his belt. It Is said that this is a ni'oHt heartless aiao of wifo doaertion, and moat HUoly tho prisoner will ore long have to face tho women whom ho has injured. Wo understand that Captain Burgos*, Chief Harbour-master, is' Absent from his dutiea through serious illness. Ho caught a suvuro cold while waiting to tako tho Pen guin out of dock last Thursday night, and ft affected his lungs, which became slightly c6ngested. Ho is now recovering from this attack, but tho inflammation has shifted to his eyes, prevontiug him from seeing.

The difficulty which has arisen in connec tion with tho alleged broach of tho city bylaws- ia the erection of tho Harbour lioard oflicos is now likely to be satis factorily arranged. .Rbforsnco was made to the dispute by Mr Aickm at tho mooting yesterday afternoon, and it was understood that the regulations should bo adhered to. A committee wan appointed to inquire into the points of ditforonco between tho architect. and Building Surveyor. It was also agrood, on the motion of the Chairman, that a special offices committee bo appointed to consider all matters in relation to the fur nishing and fitting of now otHcos, to con sist of Measrß Clark, Waddcl, Niccol, Mackochnlo, Winks, MoKonzio, and the mover. .

, The interior of tho Hospital is being ro painted.

: A bushman < mmod Matthew Wroford wiw brought lrora Mercury Bay this morning by tho 8.0, Rowena, and was taken to tho Hospital in a cob by Sergeant Clarke. Wreford had his leg injured about nine years ago,and partially recovered, but pinco then tho injured limb became again vory bad. Consequently ho required careful medical treatment.

The following mining nows was received by -Mr D. G, MacDonnell this morning t —■ From the Queen of Beauty: "Struck Vanguard reef, Quartz heavily mineralised with silver mineral. Reef compact) siaj not determined." From Rocky Point: " Securod 201bg, of good' picked stouo from |eadiiigs'tope." ' We learned by tolephono from the Hos pital this afternoon that Miss Prendcrgast, who was injured in tho recent btiggy acci dent, and Miss Brown, who was seriously burned at tho Newmarket fire, aro both doing well.

A sad accident happened about 12 o'clock yesterday in Knukapakapa. A young man, Mr George McClovo, was carting timber, when the blinkers came off the loading horse, causing that animal to become restive, when McClevc was thrown dewn, the wheel of tho dray passing over his leg and chest. He is being attended to by Dr. Stewart, but is in a precarious state.

. The Rev. R. Laishley delivers an address on his recent visit to England to-night at the Beresford-street Church. Ho delivered the address at the Thames recently, and it was found to bo highly interesting. Wo aro sure, from tho well-known character of Mr Laishley and his power of observation and description, a treat is in store for thoeo who can make it convenient to attend.

An oratorio seryico, comprising the second part of Mjondels«olin's "Elijah," will be held in St. Sepulchre's Church to morrow night, in aid of the organ fund. A powerful choir have had the music in rehearsal for a considerable time, and we have no doubt that the sorvioe will be ,ono of rare excellence."

The following circular from the Secretary of the New Zealand Rifle Association has been received by tho captains of the local Volunteer companies :—Sir,—Yon will no doubt have observed in tho columns of the public press a. few days ago that a dopu tation of members ,of the Association had waited upon ithe members of tho assembly representing their district to ask their aid in supporting a vote at the forthcoming session of £I,QQQ, and representing that when only £500 is granted it is in sufficient to meet the requirements of the meeting. It has been suggested that if similar action is taken by members of the Association in other districts it will greatly assist the effort* of the Counoil of the Association in securing a vote for the larger sum. May I therefore ask you to be kind enough to place yourself in communi cation with officers commanding corps and Jacmhsrs of the Association in yom- district, and that the members for your disi-ict may be interviewed at the eartic" r possible moment with a view to secure taeir support on bohalf of the Association. —I am, &0,, Francis Stevkns, Secretary."

We understand that Mr Geo. A. Brown; the popular preacher on "Conditional Im mortality," takes his departure shortly for the United States, in consequence of his wife's declining health. It is doubtful whether he will return. Mr Aldridge, now of the Thames, will fill his place here, and probably the use of the Opera House will be given up. Mr Brown, has been a very successful preacher, and his absence will be sorely missed by his con gregation. He came to Auckland four or five years ago, quite unheralded, and started a course of public exposltoijr and argumentative lectures on the doctrine of conditional immortality before he had even formed tho nucleus of a congregation. Remarkable success, however, attended bis proselytising labours. Crowded audiences assembled to hear lib lectures, and in a short time the Temperance Hall was taken for a definite term, and the basis of a church organisation laid down. His .fame and popularity steadily grew un til firstly the Choral Hall and afterwards the Opera House had to be rented as a insane of accommodating tho throngs of people who flocked to hear him. He has lectured now for more than two years atfche Opera House, and his congregation still fvows in strength, while branches of it have eea established at the Thames, the Waikato; Port Albert, Whangarei, Mount Eden, ' Ponsonby, and elsewhere, and j two ministers brought out from Homo, Mr ; Browfi hae earned a deserved repute for hfs ready and unflinching advo cacy of his views on all controversial plat forms, and his debates with the Rev. Mr Hutßon and Mr W. Cooper are matter* of local history. The forthcoming one with Mr Bright is another proof of his courage in publicly defending his views.

On Saturday last Captain \V. Slqelft of Hamilton, presented to Mr Robert Salmon, butcher, of Wakcliold-strcet, Auoklan'd, a handsome silver tea service on bohalf of his late creditors who had boon paid in full. Tho presentation was accompanied by a framed address as a slight recognition of the honourable way in which Mr Salmon had satisfied all claims upon him when not legally bound to meet them. Mr Salmon, on'receiving the gifts, expressed his'grati tudo to the subscribers, and was especially thankful not only for their esteem, but for Uiu personal gratification of having been able, by the blessing of -Pfdvidence," to" accomplish hisjong.cherished ;wish in-pajw : ing his just debts to those Whcf had repdsetr •confidence in him; • ™. .»-.,-. „,»„«.„■.««.-

At Invercavgill Sij.l Qeqrge G^y said, in answer to a question':" "1 would swoop away the whole system of people begging ta be made'Jiißtioes of the* PeaceAnd'eve™ rnombor of tho community should have the' chance of filling that'office, and learning something of the laws ol the land in which he lives, and how they are administered. I would1 only lot him hold it for. ascertain time, so that if a wrong choice wero made tho people; could g_et rid of, lntti, and hot have,*BOjne men evinging to get arirelatave made a J. P. ,< one-perhaps quite unfit for the position, antt who, once put tllei'e, may possibly be never got out of it." , . j ;

The now harbour dredge will bo ordered by tho outgoing mail from Messrs W., Simons and Co., Glasgow. Mr Darling,, Union Steamship Company, is to be re quosted to superintend- tho construction, fitting out whon complete, and despatching to Auckland of tho dredge, at a.commission not excooding 2J per cent, on tho cost of construction and fitting out.

To the Editor: Sir,—Permit mo to correct a local which appeared in tho Star of the 26' th inst. respecting, tho age and physical condition of John Ruskin, the art ciitic and popular author. Ruskiu's ago is 04, and not 77, nor is he decrepit according to a communication which I received recontly fr.oin Camborwoll, and of which tho following is an oxtraot:—"The ocoentrio Ruskin still lives in our neighbourhood,' and, although he usos a Btick in his daily walks about Camberwell and Dulwicih, he is halo and hoarty, still indulging in his dream of yot boiog able to convince the world that he is right on all matters pertaining to art and 'architecture, and, that every other critic is wrong.1'—.),8,

The South Pacific Oil Company, Gisborno, lmvo resolved upon starting a now bore on, a'lowor location than that hitherto workod, but tho old ono is by no means to be aban doned. Tho nowsito is on tho Waingaromia Hat, and is considered the niost suitable^ of nil tho places proapoctod. It is 50m0.570 foot abovo son lovdl, and about '800 foot below tho present alto, and as active pre parations are being made to vesumo work it is oxpeoted that a start will bo mado somo time next month, Tho director)) stato that if in tho new bore It is found possililo "to got past tho bottom of tho presont pipo 150 to '200 feet, and got through the papa, then boring could be rosumod at tho prosont bore if the indications are sufficient to warrant thorn doing so, . • ■ „,

An nttompt is being mado to induco tho Moreer Liconsing Committoo to withdraw the license hithorto granted to tho railway refreshment rooms at tho Rtfttien there. Wo havo not learned whothor tho movomont is originated by ovor-zoalous temperance ad vocates or by would-be monopolist hotol kcopors in tho district, but in any ovont tho result of tho withdrawal would bo to inflict gi'oat innonvonionco ujwn tho travollinj* public. Mercer Is tho only placo a\ong tho Wnikato lino at whiuh railway travollora lmvo a ehanoo to obtain refreshment*, and there Dan bo no doubt that beor and wino nro to many as necessary as tea and eoll'oo aro to others. Wu undorßtnnd that a pott*; tion lias been prepared in favour of tho ro. tention of tho lieenso, and that it is being circulated for signature in Auokland. No doubt many hundreds who have folt tho banolit of Morcor Refreshment Rooms will bo stirred to socuro their maintonanoo.

Tho question of tho reclamation of Mechdnlns' Bay was again Iwfore tho Har bour Board yesterday afternoon, the Chair man moving-the suspension of the standing oidors in order that he might;proposo that caveat ro taking land in Mechanics' Bay bo withdrawn. Ho said he had had an Interview \i ith tho Minister for Public Works on tho subject, when Mr Mitcholson stated it was liis intention that n line of railway should bo taken round Mechanics' Bay to I'onroso Junction, In order to do this it was nocossary that Afechanics' Bay shduld be reclaimed, anil when this work wits completed ho would tako stops to havo tho required portion for railway purposes reserved, and would then hand over tho balanco to the Board as nn endowment. This courso had boon taken in other places. It was accordingly resolved that caveat should bo withdrawn.

Tho '' 4l'<?" second Now (i uinca exploring party has sailed from Thursday Island fo£ New Guinea. Intelligence from Thursday Islaud has been received at TownsvjUo, and a telegram from tljo lattor place (states that tho party arrived tit Thursday Island in their epscial boat on the Jb'th ultimo, and sailed again on the 22nd ultimo. Tlioir destination than was Mabiaac Island, where they oxpoct to ship a native crow, oftor which they will sail for Now Guinea, calling first at Deliverance Island, on the coast of New' Guinea. It is satisfactory to-state that tho wholo of the party aro in oxcelloat health.

The most pleasing foaturo in the- pro gramme at tho annual gathering of Bands of Hope in tho Choral Hall on Monday evening was the. singing of tho members. Tho " Laughing Chorus fairly carried tho nudienco into convulsive fits of laughter^ while tho "Exerciso Chorus" presented! quite a now aud pretty picture. The mem bors wero each supplied with paper of various Colours, and as thoy wont through tlioir oxorcises—folding, raising, lowering, twirling of their hands—tho effect was marvellous, presenting a similarity to the chromotropo. of limelight colebiity. Tho conductor (Mr S. Frith), the organist (Mr R. Rcdfern), and tho Com mittee, aro entitled to some acknowledg ment of their energetic and successful labours. Wo understand the idea is ob tained from tho colobrated Crystal Palace fetes, when 5,000 members take part in similar performances. Tho sight in the Choral Hall will not bo readily forgotten by those who were present on Monday evoniug^ \Vo have aluo' to add that Miss May King" recited "No. 7,"" and, in, response to the encore, gave "That's Willie. It is esti matod that thero were nearly 400 members on the orchestra.

A public meeting in tho interest of tho Wesleyan Foreign Missions was held in the Parnoll Wesleyan Church lost evening. There was a moderate attendance. Mr F. G. Clayton occupied tho chair, and in a few opening remarks spoke of the toils and many hardships w'hjch tho missionaries had been subject to in bringing the natives to a knowledge of Jesua Const.' The Revs. R. Bavin and S. Griffiths also epoj^e of the importance of tho foreign missions. The former explained how tho work was carried on in Fiji, Samoa, New Britain, and tho Chinese Mission in Victoria. These miaotofis had now 1,350 churches, 109 native and 2,0 European ministers. Thero wore 3,300 teaciusra, 2,000 local preachers, 2,500 Sunday-schooi teachers, 3,500 class teachers, 31,000 church members," and 42,000 Sunday scholars. They had 8,000 day schools, and 41,000 day scholars; in all, they had 111,000 in attendance at the means of grace. Tho expenditure on these missions.last year was £10,800, and tho inoorn# jgl4,000; but tho expenditure in cluded a diiWi/ balance of £4,000 from last year. He said tl;e H.omo Committee could no longer support the foKoten missions,in this part of the world, and no thought tho colonies were rich enough to support them. selves. During the evening tho choir rendered several hymns, and at tho close a vote of thanks wa<3 given tQ the Chairman and tho choir.

At the meeting of tho Harbour Board yesterday afternoon the name of Mr E. A. Maekecbnie was added to the Finance, Legal, and Dock Committees. Tho directors of'the Union Sash, and Door Company were invited to confer with the Board in refer ence to the leases in Mechanics' Bay, Messrs Winstone were authorised to do the earthwork for Hobaon-street Wharf e#* tension at schedule prices, and it was agreed that, tenders bo invited for the woodwork. The attention of the St, Heifer's Company wag ordered to be called to tlie damaga which is being caused to the Noflfchcote wharf by jthejr steamers, and the Harbour-master was in structed to preyest th# parrying oi horses on passonjger ferry steamers after 8 a. in, The Engines? ws»£ authorised to proceed with repairs to the .outer ewter}) tee, Respecting lights on tho wharves, j,t was agreed, "That a new #>ra»eerae)# be mante with tho Gas Company For tho supply of gas, lighting, cleaning, and main tenanco o{ lamps on the Queen-streat, Rail way, and North Shore Vrharves, That the plan submitted by tha Engineer for light ing Queen.street Wharf foe adopted, wit& the addition of lamps at points 4 aw Bon plan.", -~■'". ' ' ' '.'.. '■ \ '■' '

A now line of eoat'hos belonging to Beallaehand Jenkins has begun to run* to* and from Onehunga. They will, no doubt, be patronised.

Tho^nfortunato man Millis,' who was so brutally beaten by John Heggorty, is suffer ing acutely from the assault, and has undor gon'e^ the painfuroperation of having bis right eye taken «ut at the Hospital.

Superintendent Thomson received a telo grain thfe afternoon from Otahuhu to tho effect that Rebecca .Tonka, of that district, died suddenly last night, and under circum stances which necessitate an inquost, which will probably be holden to-morrow.

The following statement has been furnished to tho Official Assignee by Lupfcon Wrathall, bush -contractor; the particulars ,of- whose insolvency wqrWgiveniini bur last issue:—"l had a couteaat from Mr Christie for- hauling ■ tim ber. "Tho agreement was that half was lo be put uvfront and half' behind tho jdara, and the price was to be Is per 100 ft. About a .month aftpr I started Mr Christie wanted me to put it all in front of the danii and this I agreed todoon his promising to give me Is 6d per 100 ft. This, however, wail lijOt' ' reduced to Writing,. .Christie iftlso promised to give me some ■ other biish, but subsequently gave it to another party, and on my " remon strating with: him, lie determined W contract, and paid mo at Is per 100 feet. I was engaged on thiß contract about eight, months, find by Christie's action ' 1 lost over £70 instead of clearing £20 or £30, as I expected. The quantity hauled was about 303,000 feet. I am now driving a dwiy at £2 per week, £30 of the £50 due S. Wrathall (my father) is money borrowed to pay my expenses coming to Auckland, filing, &c." ,

Tho high cost of University education" id Now Zealand was lately referred to in our columns, and it would seem that the sister colonies have a similar complaint to make. In the Now South Wales Legislative Coun cil a few days aso, Mr Stewart, referring to in bill brouglitforward in connection1 'With the University, said : " Ho found, from a docu meut. laid on the table, that during tho 34 years tho Senate had been in existence it had cost tho country over a quarter of a million of money, and the only result had been .that 554 students had taken degrees. Tho Unive.rsiiy buildings had cost £84,900, the Senate had drawn from the Treasury £180,686, and the Univer sity had obtained from the students fees .to the extent of £29,174, making a total expenditure upon this institution during 34 yearsof £204,7.44. . Asa resultwehod the 554 students who had taken degree', the expendi ture upon them being equal to £582 each ; or, regarding the University as a permanent work, and caloulating only the fees and tho endowment, the cost of each student amounted to £380." - . -

Tho attention of members of tho Choral Society ir callod to a notico concerning tho coming "concert pexfc week which appears in another column.

A mooting of all interested, in tho pro poned WpatlStid Rowing Club. is called by ad vortisomerit for Saturday night. Trustees and oillcers aro to bo elected and other general business transacted.

; Tho steamer Lallah Itookh, presently trading between Maiiukau and Waitara, is to be fold by auction at noon to-morrow, by Mows E. and A, Isaacs.

SCINTILLATIONS.

Tub Governor left Auckland to day.

Sydney folk have got our tine weather now.

Tho Victory's immigrants arrived to-day. That" shallow " dook proposal has been promptly negatived. Another comedy company open in the Opera House on Saturday, Now Zealand footballers play a match at I'nrramatta thin aftornoon.

Mails from London to 25th April reached Adolftideyasterda}^ v ,'iss • v.* Tlio firo in Kaita'tigata conl mine, Otago,, Hh Still burning.

Wahanui is, to be the guost of Govern-, merit during h'U visit to Wellington. Gambling is said to causo more misery than liquor-drinkisg in the United States. Tho idoaof a Grey-Atkinson coalition findi favour in Wellington.

( Hard times in 6tai;o. There is to bo no hunting this season, because a pack of hounds cannot be raised. Lots of " beaten hounds " in Auckland,

It is. »u,ggested that Sir Julius Vogol cthould contest Avon seat with Mr Rolleston at tho next election.

That Domesday Book which Sir George Grey has bocn calling for is to consist of two largo volumes of pagoe each. Tho quiokeet motion known to science is that of a man who has put his hand on a hornet. ' '

Maoris in I'ovorty Bay district are feeling tho pinch of poverty, and some of them are going about from house to houao seeking work.

Norway is tho choapeet country in Europe for railway travelling, and Russia juid Belgium come next in order.

' Waikato farmers intend to open retail co operative meat stores in Auckland, and will bo able to sell first-class beef at 3d per lb. ' The hum of the tea-kettle that U paid for \i far more beautiful than an operatic air on a piano that is not. • A man named Berry has been drowned while attempting to cross the Tukituki Hiver, near Napier. Yen. Archdeacon Thorpe, incumbent of St. Paul's, .Wellington, contemplates re signing the charge on account of the state of his health.

Thero are about 1,350,000 persons whose livelihood at present depends upon tho brew ing industry of Groat Britain. And as about the same number are calculated to" dio from drink, the aooount seems to about balance.

Victory is a synonym for Triumph. Hence no one was surprised that the steamer Victory took 5G days on her passage from England;

The revised version of the Old Testament will bo issued complete, it is said, in Sep tember.

If you want, a thing, well done, do it your -80 f; therefore always laxgh at your own jokes. i ■'■'■•' The Mohammedan religion prohibits women from entering heaven. A Moham medan heaven mußt bo as quiet as a store that does not advertise.

Never doubt a, musician's word when he says he cannot play. Ten chances to one h« cannot.

In New Zealand, as in Great Britain, the passing of a stringent Bankruptcy Act has had the effect of considerably lessening the number of insolvencies.

"I hoy often noticed," gays Josh Billings, "that the men who. would hey done such wonderful things ef he hod bin tiiaro, never git there." Never judge by appearances; but, in case of a heavy defalcation, it is generally safe to judge by disappearances. The Mayor of Wanganui yesterday entertained Wahanui and suits to luncheon. The great Ngatimaniapoto chief hoped that gold prospecting would soon freely go on in the native country. A very small boy can get outside of a yefy large unripe apple in a very small sptfee' of time j i>ut it takes a very large doctor a very long tjmo to harmonise the two.

Where are our profe«sorßi Three fishes, supposed to be Californian salpioji, have been caught in a Canterbury RJver, arid jt is proposed to send them to England to have their breed determined.

' At Dunedin yesterday, a tramcar driver was fined 40s and costs for refusing to stop at a railway Grossing, in obedience to the warning of the signalman. A Mr Rowe, who kicked up a "row" at Sir Geo. Grey's meeting at Thanies, was run out of the building and into a police cell, where he was kept for some time.

The Waikato graziers assert that they get at present 8s to 12s per lOOlbs. for their cattle, while consumers pay 4ps per lOOlbs. for" their beef. ' ''."'' Otago legislators have been in conference with Dunedin Jiifffjbur Board. Look out jfor some "colonial words'' 'being pressed npon Parjjameint. O'Donoghus in to bo hanged. It may be necessary to explain tbftt this d»es not refer to a teacher in Thames dfsfcriflji who was the subject of come '• persecu&on " lately, but to a convicted murderer from t\)§ West Coast.

Two large fire* took place at Nelson yes terday, A seven-rooijwd house in Brook sfcreet was burned down., and Mr Wastney's twelve-roomed Jiww st Wakap»aka was totally destroyed, with esf rjage-nous©, &c, At Nelson, yesterday, a boy of J# y^ara of Bga named Jackson sustained frightful jn jurjee. Hx»wo« l^ad/ng a hprgp >heo th# animal b.olted, and the row getjfcing en tangled found the hoy's leg, lp w/jsdr.aggfld some distance, and tho flesh ttopt Uw> o#lf of hie log downwards was torn oft Mr Warburton, a» Otogo s.cJwo}ma«J;er, was before fcjig Oourjt ygap&pityy, cftargsd with iJI-treaUng a toy of 19 fmra <?14- fbfi poor little fellow, who was suspcted of lying, »-as /sarFled on ft boy's pack and flogged, and then m#de U> ride astride a desk and flogged agafnv Tho Magistral dismissed accused wttfr np&uiiQii, The higl>est spaed attained on railways In Bnghjnd (says the ''British Trade journal") is6s£ipilssanho»r{ in Franoß, Germany, and Amerf c# ifc reaabss 631 miles, The average speed is 48 J mites m hour with English express trains, and 45 with tba French. {

CABLEGRAMS.

[BY CABIiE-^COPYIUGIIT.]

[SPECIAL TO rRKSS ASSOCIATION.]

(Received 11.30 v m.—May 25.)

AUSTRALIAN DEFENCES.

Guns for Sydney Harbour.—South Australian Gunboat.

I^onwojf, May 20. — The hoavy^ guns for tho Sydney Harbour batteries have been ordered from Sir ffm. Armstrong and Company (thriited). "-" " " ""' ■'■••'■

A priyate^trial has been ; made. .of the South Australian gunboat Proctor, and it resulted 'in hhsr a speed of 14$ iknota per hour. .: : ..,'.' London, .May 27,.-sir Et.1 E, Bulwer, Governor of Natal, has applied for additional troops to be sent to Zululand to disperse the rebels. A number of tho leading Tory members support the measure extending the franchise to women. 1 Sir G. W. Dcs V^ux, Governor of Fiji, will pay a visit to England next year. 1 It is expected that the Queensland 4 per cent, loan of £2,070,000 will be floated at a minimum of 99.

A French chemist has been arrested at Dover on a charge of being concerned in landing explosives. The usual annual rising of the river Nile is taking place, and fears are entertained that serious inundations may follow.

{EEOTEB's TELEQRAMB.]

Wreck of the Steamer Bulli.

Cave Town, May 26.—The salvage from' tho steamer Bulli, which ran ashore at Paternoster Point on Bth inst., realised£loo. Tho wreck of the veesel has been sold for £7. All hopes of floating the hull ha^e boen abandoned. •

London Wool Sales. . JLoNiKHf, May 26. —At to-day's wool auction 12,300 bales were catalogued. Tho demand'i» steady; but not,active., A poor selection of wools was offered. Australian Cricketers at Birmingham.

London, May: 26.—The Australian cricketers played a match 'to-day at Bir mingham against an'eleven of the midland counties. The latter wont in first and scored 82. The Australians went in,-but only succeeded in putting together 76 funs, or six behind their opponents. The latter in their second innings were all disposed of for 26, leaving the Austra lians 33 to get to win. They obtained the required number with tho loss of six wickets, thus winning the match by four wickets, Spofforth, m the first innings, took six wiokets for 30 runs, and in the second innings Booured seven wickets for three runs.

AUSTRALIAN.

Syi>tfßv, May 27.—Mr Luscombe, the pro tectionist candidate, baa been elected mem ber for the Northumberland constituency.

Melbourne Grain Market.

Mklbournk, May 27.—The managerof the National Mortgage and Agency Company of New ZeaUna (Limited)reports:—Wheat, 4s 2d to 4a 3d, market quieter. Malting barley, 4s 3d tr 4s 9d, marltot strong. New Zealand oats : Feeding sorts firm, 2s Xld to 3s Id ; milling ditto active, 3s 2d to 3s 3d. Now Zealand oats under bond, 2s 6d to 2s Bd, market quiet.

DIRECT OCEAN STEAMERS

Vessels to Visit Auckland Every Six or Seven Weeks.

An important communication in connection with the increase of tho direct steam traffic between England and this colony was made by Mr L. D. Nathan during tho progress of the business at tho meeting of the Harbour Board yesterday afternoon. Mr Nathan asked whether, seeing that the proposed ocean steamers' wharf was not to be proceeded with, instructions had been given to the Engineer to dredge the berth at the Railway Wharf, and aUo the bank on the outside of it. This was necessary to provido a sufficient depth of water so that the despatch of large direct steamers should be facilitated, and the liability of delay through the accommodation of the mail boats Obviated. Mr Nathan pointed out that a considerable time must elapse before the new dredge arrives, and in the mean time it was desirable that the appliances now available should be utilised to the fullest extent. In the course of his subse quent remarks Mr Nathan said that ample accommodation for largo ressels would now be required. He was in formed on good authority that consequent upon the arrangement made between the two large companies interested in the trade, it was almost certain that a large steamer would come direct from England to Auckland every si«c or seven weeks. The large ports would probably take their turn as the first ports of call. Independent of their ton large steamers, the two companies had chartered vessels, and one would be leaving London for Auckland every fortnight. Theso facts all prove that every facility should be given for the despatch of the vessels here. The Chairman replied that instructions would bo given to tho Engineer to proceed with the dredging as recom mended by Mr Nathan. s

FARMERS' CO-OPERATIVE AS SOCIATION.

[BY TELEORArnr-OWS CORRESPONDENT.]

Hamilton, this day. A general meeting of the shareholders of tho North New Zealand Farmers' Co-opera tivo Association was held at noon yesterday. There was a large attendance of farmers from all parts of the district, and several from other parts of the province. Mr W. A. Graham was in the chair. The report of the provisional directors was road, showing that operations had so far been very successful. Out of 10,000 shares proposed to be allotted, about 7,000 were already disposed of, excluding 2,000 to be placed in Auckland amongst the working classes, one share each. The report was adopted unanimously, several directors tes tifying to tho energy of Mr VV. A. Graham, without whom the Association would never have been started. It was agreed that the number of directors should be twenty-five, but that only coventoen be now elected, the rest to be elected as representatives of other districts not yet worked. The following were then elected:—W. A. Graham (Hamil ton), J. J. Barugh (Tamahere), James Bell (Southern Wairoa), John Brookes (Church hill), James Forrest (Cambridge), Charles Gould (VVaitoa), R. Gillett (Kirikiriroa), J. J.Newland(Ngaroto), VV H. Walls(Raglan), PayJWhatewhata), A. Heather and E. Way mp'utn Teed (Mahurangi), S. Westney (Te Ayapjutu), Cairns (Mangere), Owen Cameron (Gjslbornd), and J. G. Ruther ford (hik'ekohe).' '' ' ?

NEW ZEALAND FOOTBALLERS AT SYDNEY.

THEIR RECEPTION. - FIRST MATCH TO-DAY.

[BY CABLE-COPYRIGHT.]

[AeDTKR's TEIiEGRAMS.I

(Uebeived May 28th, noon.)

• ■ ■; Sydney, this'day; " The New Zealand footballers were accorded a hearty reception on landing yesterday- I from the steamship Hauro^o. They play their first match' tQiday at Parramatta, wjierfi! they proceeded/this morning by water, accompanied by iheir opponent^, .who are representatives of Ideal" 'clubs^ t ...... ■ •

THE DUNEDIN ARCADE SALE.

Alleged. Discreditable Transactions,

(BV'TEI.EORAPH.— PRKS3 ASSOCIATION.)

1 : , Ddnedin, "thi* day. ■■ Tun ease of Mrs Agnes Campbell v. Wm.' Kennedy (of NewYerk), Basil Sievewright (of Ihnjedin)', Charles Head, and two other nominal defendants, will shortly be before the Courts. It seems that on the sale of the Arcade property last year, Daniel Campbell left the colony. Plaintiff alleges that she signed a deed of sale under Sievewright's advice, not knowing he was acting for Kennedy; that sheneverreceivedanypart of the £12,000 alleged to have been paid as purchase money; that the deed was fictitious, and the mortgage executed by, Sievewright's advice; that she sold the land mentioned by Reid on Sievewright's advice in order to protect the same from, her husband's creditors, and did so on the advice that it was.not a bonafide sale, but that whenever required Kennedy would re transfer the land for a nominal considera tion, but he had since refused to do so. Two commissions have been issued for taking evidenco in America, whither Deamston has gone, in plaintiff's interest.

THE CALLIOPE DOCK.

Determination >ol tho : Horbonr Board not to Alter the Depth on,;.,ihe' MtL '.'--

Skvbbal matters of importance in conneo tion with the proposed Calliope Dock came before the Harbour Board at ita meeting yesterday. It was agreed, on the report of the Dock Committee, that the recommen dation that the axis of the Dock at S.E. 1o i E., as per Engineer's plan, be adopted.—lt was stated that Mr Elacketfc,, tho Board's Engineer, and the Chief Har bour-master had recommended this altera tion. At a subsequent stage of the meeting, Mr D. H. McKenzie moved,' "That the pro posed depth of the sill of the Calliope Dock at ordinary spring tides bo altered to 600 feet with a division in the middle." In moving this resolution, Mr McKenzie said lie moved for the alteration on the principle that it was never too lato to mend. He had gone to some trouble to procure data to show that few docks were so .deep on the sill as they proposed to make the Calliope. The Chatham and Portsmouth docks in England- were the only ones ho had found to be deeper. The Thames docks were about 24 feet, and some 25. Table Bay Dock was 21ft., Quebec 24ft Cm., Birkenhead 2Gft., and Cadiz 2fift. Other figures were given in support of the contention. Mr McKenzie said in shipbuilding tho tendency now was length and breadth, and not depth. The large English ironclads drew about 26 and 27 feet, while he believed the two longest ships in the British navy drew 31ft. 2in. A vessel of 300 tons, built 50 years ago, drew mere than a ship of 2,000 tons built in a recent year. Mr McKenzie proceeded to state his views in favour of the division of the dock. He contended that a caisson in the centre would not be indispensable, gate ways being sufficient to keep out the water. Tho division would give two docks instead of one.—Mr J. M. Clark said he would second the motion pro forma, although he would vote against it, and more particularly that portion in favour of diminishing the depth on the sill. Mr McKenzie, he pointed out, had omitted to take into con sideration those vessels with water compart ments, which would go into dock with a' large draught. He also mentioned thre promise of the Commodore in connection with the port of Aucklandj provided that a large dock was made.—The Mayor said that while • vessels were built with in creased breadth and length, he would ask how they were, to know that depth would hot also be added. They could lengthen the dock easily, but could not deepen it with so little difficulty. They were build ing a dock not for to-day but for the future. —Mr Niccol considered that Mr McKenzie's figures related entirely to vessels built for the accommodation of the mercantile navy, while their dock must also accommodate vessels belong to the Royal Navy.—Mr Aickin said that when the Governor visited the site of the dock the other day, His Excellency expressed the opinion that they should adhere to the original depth, and said that while they could lengthen at any time, they could not so easily deepen it. The saving would only be £8,500, and the motion would have the effect, if earned, of interfering with the arrangement with Mr Errington.—Mr Morrin thought the suggestion for division was a good one.—The Chairman said this could be dealt with by the Committee at any time.—Messrs Mackeehnie and Lamb having spoken against the motion, Captain McKenzie replied.—The motion wag put and lost, only Mr McKenzie voting for it.

MINING NEWS.

(by telegraph.— own correspondent.)

THAMES.

Thames, this day. Caledonian Low Level.—Operations have been resumed in the crosscut at the 640 feet level, and a very marked change has taken place in the naturo of the country. Tho hardrock has totally disippeared, and tough sandstone is now in the face, with a leader about 6 inches in thickness running throughout. Qckbn ok Beauty.—Sandstone is again in the face of the Vanguard crosscut, and the manager is in momentary expectation of meeting with the reef.

Deep Levbl Cross.—The winze on the footwall leader of No. 2 reof has com municated with the intermediate level, and driving seaward has been commenced.

Alburnia.—Maddevn (tributer) crushed 17 loads for a return of 14ozs. of gold. i

Qdeen of Bkauty.—The footwall of Van guard reef was struck this morning in the cross-out at No. 7 level. The quartz is 'coippact and heavily charged with silvery Iftineral^. An lj'imj]>rpvemerit in the country pdjoining it {s, hofre'ver, dfisjral)lp, and must necessarily take place before anything of importance can be expected from tho; reef. Kocky' Point.—About 121bs of good picked stone were bagged this morning in the leading stope on the Adelaide lode, and gold is still visible in the back of the stope,

Te Aroha Gold Return.

(by tkleoraph.—own correspondent.)

Waiorongomai, this day. Thk battery returns for the past month are :— Jjtaw Find.-3510z3., lSdwts. from 20C trucks. This includes' 690z5., lOdivts. ob bined frpm the tailjngs—22 days' run with Jo Jjerdans. ' Colonist.—fot^l, 3930zg, with about fio.zs mere expgeted from tJip sjlygr, for 320 frupks.

Sjxjteen berdans are pngaged on the Colonist, sixtpen p'n tha'New jTind, and three fin fchg F, qlajm, ' " The EuFelta js espeeted to fstart crushing ten head on Monday next, '

COROMANDEL.

JlovAfc Oak.—The manager reports! A few stones showing strong colours of gold from Oak level. The find is not great, but It in the first we have obtained, and pro bably indicates that the level is approach ing the shop, '

EGYPT AND THE SOUDAN.

EXTENSION WESTWARD OF THE REBELLION.

The Province of Darfur Conquered.

*.. IBY CABLK.-COPYUIGHT.]

[rkiitrr's cablkoram.]

(Received May 28—1.20 p.m.)

Cairo, May 277^ XiETTERS' have been received here from Slatin Bey, Governor-General of DarfUf (ffl* extensive territory belonging' to Egypt to the westward of Kordofan), announcing :tha« supplies having become exhausted, he has yielded to the rebels in order to avoid blbodSed, and the capital, Fashr, is now in the hands of the Mahdites.

The Anglo-French Powparlers. , r ., i Lowon, May 27,

1 liVihe House of Lords to-day, Earl Gran ville, replying to a question, stated that the' parleying between England and France in connection witli Uie projected European Conference was Still proceeding, and that Government would inform Parliament ofc the result of the exchange of views before', the meeting of the Convention.

The Forthcoming Conference. '-~,.'; .'..'..'..'.' LoifDflN, May 26. In connection with the projected European Conference, it is now asserted that Englaad has accepted the principle of the European control of Egyptian finances, and is now discussiug with France the question of the duration of the British occupation.

The Crisis In the Egyptian Ministry. ; Cairo; May 26.? f It is now known that Mr Cljffqrd. Lloyd, Under-Secretary for Home Affairs in the Egyptian Ministry, who has gone to. Eng land oh leave'of absence during his illness, 'will not return to this country. Itis, stated. that Nuba Pasha, President of the Council, insisted that all Europeans should be dis missed from the positions they now fill in the Ministry of the interior. ' PJ'' The Soudan Rebellion Subsiding. 1 London, May 47,' V.1. 1 Telegrams have been received from-, Souakim, stating that messengers' have' arrived there from Berber-who report tjiaii' the country northward of Khartoum is now in a state of comparative tranqnility, and}, that the rebellion is nowhere serious except, in the immediate neighbourhood of Shendy. — — -- — Itis reported that Debbah has not b©6h' captured by the Rebels. ""''" '*'■''*

OPERA HOUSE.-MR R. W. SCEATS'S BENEFIT.

Tiieris* was a very large audience at the Opera House last evening, the occasion being a complimentary benefit to Mr R. W.i Seeats (the popular baritone) by the Waite xaati Minstrels, leading amateurs, and; Artillery Band. The first part ol the performance introduced the Waitemattt Minstrels, fourteen to number, in tlte chairs, with Mr R. W. Seeats as interlo cutor, and Messrs C. Hanncken, H. Har grave, H. Roberts, and T. Leedham aa end men. The business was remarkably good for an amateur company, and several eftlio songs were very nicely rendered, ''Chiming' Bells " by Mr J. Edwards, with Minstrel chorus, being a feature. The other aelec-j tions• comprised: Song, "Rose of My5 Heart," by Mr X, W. Seeats ; comic song, "She Never Replied a Word," Mr H. Roberts ; song, "Little Blue Eyes," Mr W. Caradus ; comic song, " Dinah Duck," Mr H. Hargrave; song, " My Mother's Grave,'*.; Mr A. Bartley; comic song, "Betsy, Pot j Your Bonnet On," MrC. Hanncken; oomic Song, " Susan will be There." Almost every item was encored. This part was followed by a beautiful tableau of Brittania sur rounded by emblematic figures. The second part opened with a pianoforte performance of Irish airs by Miss Keturah Campbell, after which Mr G. E. Boyle sang "The Roll Call," Miss Annie Hargrave sang " Dream Faces" (encored), and Mr Joseph Banna rendered the song " Leg Violets " (com posed, by Professor Cailliau). A serenade (Gounod), with violin obligate by Herr Tutschka, was sung by Miss Stephen-. son with very pleasing effect, and. was loudly applauded. Mr WV George followed with "The Skipper's Flag," and Mr J. Edwards-sang "No Tongue Can Tell'" (encored). The performance concluded with Offenbach's comic operetta, " The Barber of Bath; or, the' Right Man in the Wrong Place." The or chestra ,-.-; was i conducted by Herr Tutschka, ~ imd ably performed: the accompanying music. The characters were represented as follows:—" Master Gilbert,"1 Mr IV Seeats; Curlew, "A Hairdresser, Mr R. W. Seeats; Sylvester, MrT. Leed ham;''Gertrude, Miss Annie Hargrave. The incidental vocal selections were well rendered,. Mr R. W. Seeats and Miss Har grave taking tho principal parts in solo and duet. The performance as a whole, was very successful, and appeared to give jj general satisfaction.

POLICE COURT.-This Day.

I ,(Bofpre Frae. Maguire, Esq., J.P.J r; DEtrKKI .—Charles Brown and Morris Regan^ 5s each. • - ■-.-.; <.y>

Wife IBesertion.— Dominico Beratio, arrested on warrant, was charged with deserting his wife, Matilda, and leaving her and her family at Wellington without means.—Superintendent Thompson in formed the Bench that the prisoner was arrested on board the mail steamer, haying: paid his passage-to San Francisco;- He had left his wife at Wellington in destitute circumstances. Had drawn every sixpence he bad in tho Bank, and there was no doubt but that he intended, to desert his wife and family. A very considerable sum of money , was found upon him, in gold. With tho consent of Mr Burton, who appears for the prisoner, he would ask for a remand, in' ri order that the case might be heard in the morning by the Resident Magistrate.—Mr Burton offered no objection, and a remand was granted until 9.30 to-morrow morning. "Violent Assault.—John Heggerty again appeared in answer to a charge of violently assaulting Richard Millis on the 20th Jnst. —Sergeant White asked for another, re-,, mand in this instance, as complainant was unable to leave tho Hospital; indeed, so, violent had been* the assault npon Millis that the Hospital surgeon had oeen com pelled to take out his eye.—The prisoner was therefore remanded until the 4th proximo.—Mr Cotter, for prisoner, asked that bail might be enlarged, which was admitted—prisoner £100, and two sureties in £50 each.

Breach op Building Regulations.— Win, G. Connolly, builder, was charged on summons with building a brick wall of insufficient thickness.—Mr Cotter appeared for the Council.—Mr Hesketh, for the defence, said he would admit that the wailq was built according to the statement in the information, but there was the question of Mr Connolly's liability, as he had simply parried piit the instructions of the architect, land consequently » rpmsnd was necessary in the case.—Mr Cotter did not oppose, and » remand was granted for a week. ' This was all the business.

The Bad and Worthless.

are never imitated or counterfeited. IThli is especial|7 jtrne 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 prbve'd by the whole world1 that Hop Bitiera was the purest, best,'and most valuable family medicine on earth', many imitations sprung tip. and began |S6 steal the notibes in which the Presi aad the people of the country had expressed the meritß ot H. 8., and in every way trying to' induce suffering invalids to use- their Bttiff instead, expecting to make money on the credit knd good name of H. B. Many others started hostrums put up in similar style to H. a, with Variously deyißed names, in which the worit 'Hop or Hqpsi'woreuse'dinawaytolnduco people M believe they were the same as Hop Bttters. All suoh pretejided remedies or cures. no matter what their style' or name is,"and especially those with the word "Hop'"or Hops \ a fhiiir name, or to any way connected with them or their'nata'e, are imitations or counterfeits.' Bowaro Of thom f Touoh none of J?? m- u Sf j»,othinß but 'genuine American Hop flitters, with a bunch or cluater of green Hops 6n the white label, and Dr. Soule'a name blown l n iHS,BIa? 8' 61 nothing else. Druggists md Chemisto are' warned against dealing in }inltaUon» or counterfeits. ' '•" -:-

We call attention to the Bale of ferns to take place to-jnorrojv at tjje residenca of |rfr B.*vMorrin r Dashper, Remuera, by Messrs B. Tonks & Co. The sale'lncludesa very Choice collection of ferns, lycopods, fine foliage, and other plants ; also a quantity of tree netting and cocoanut fibre,

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, WEDNESDAY, MAY 28, 1884.



Special Advertisements. ~«. BLANKETS ''''. i . FLANNELS BLANKETS ~;' FLANNELS BBAMKETS ; . . KOANNELS BLANKETS FLANNELS BLANKETS ;; i. .-.. FLANNELS BLANKETS FLANNELS BLANKETS FLANNELS BLANKSEMTS FLANNELS BLANKETS FLANNELB BLANKETS FLANNELS FLANNELS BLANKETS FLANNELS ' ■ . BLANKBTS FLANNELS ; ,:,,. ■■ ! BLANKETS FLANNELS , ' -.BLANKETS FLANNELS BLANKETS SHIRTINGS HOSIERY ' SHIRTINGS HOSIERY SHIRTINGS, HOSIERY SHIRTINGS HOBIERY SHIRTINGS HOSIEEY HOSIERY SHIRTINGS HOSIERY , SHIRTINGS HOSIERY SHIRTINGS HOSIERY SHIRTfijGS HOSIERY SHIRTINGS ALL NEW ZEALAND WOOL ALL NEW ZEALAND WOOB ALL NEVV ZEALAND WOOL ALL NEW ZEALAND WOOL ALL NEW ZKABiND WOOL EVERY SIZE. , i : : A*JD PRICE EVERY SIZE. m ~ AND PRICE EVERY SIZE AND PRICE BVEKY SIZE— AinrPRICB KVEKY SIZE AND PRME THE 'NEW ZEALAND CLCfTHING FACTORY, 153 AND 160, QUEEN-STREET, '..'-..'-■-I Are now Showing a ; : ■■ •■ '■''•' GRAND VARIETY 6f the ABOVE SEASONABLE GOODS. Heads of Families are Invited, to Inspect before Layingjin their Winter Supplies. TTVISEASES OF THE EYE. ARTHUR RICHARDSON, M.D., SPECIALIST AND^PERATOE ON PISEASES Or*XHE EYE, MAY BE CONSULTED AT HIB REBI DENCE. KARANGAHAPE ROAD. * From 1 to 3 in the afternoon. After April Dr. Riohardson will net attend in Town, but from 1 to 4 at his own Residence. AND CIE, PARIS. \j Makers of Finest PLATEDWARE of all kinds, FORKS and SPOONS heavily plated on hard, white metal. CHRISTOFLE makes only ONE QUALITY, tho very bent known. ■■ ■■ • • • : Each piece ouarantkkd by the name Ciumstofi.e, and the weitrhtof silver thereon Btamjica, Buyers wanting good valuo aro ad vlMdTb get CHRISTOFLE'3 PLATE. ■ Wholesale Agency— 100. Elizabeth street. Melbourne.:, COOBINSJ^O,XtsiH, coAmmtmsm KixiOTi and Aumn-wnKam ua. ..!■■ r:;H«wiaßWifilt-*'«;.'l-.,-■■•■■ ":; DmMs tad Stogle-eeated BngirlM, Hoodad dSU. Seeond:haD!»¥hito2 "* . .AJao,.



Bpeclai:A^vcrtls«iiiiii|iits. TVE. MACMULLEN can bo Consulted at Haslott's English Pharmaoj, Queen-atreiit, from iji9Da.ni, to 1 p.m. j and at his Reßidenco, Pon sonby Road, from 6.J0 to 7.80 pan. k, '-^M "*. *' :':■ . vt\ WepH(»E NUMBER, 188 TO PRIVATE HOUSE. fiHEAP AND GOOD CUTLERY. "^ ■;-■ THOMAS "SAMUEL, Tiriporierof Cutlery, has Just received a good TABLE AND POCKET CUTLERY, Consisting of Ivorraudßofo Table^Knivee. Hocket Knives, Loekwooda and Johnston a Scissors and Razors, Buporipr,niakers. KLKCTRO.PLAITMD ' WARE- ForktMSjKwmvCruets^etc AU the above Goods selliaK at very low prioeß,, wholesale and retail. ' " ff . THOMAS SAMUEL, t ; 108. Queen-at (next MrVVe.atpfahl. Bootmaker.! DR . ~ W I L X I N S, F.R.C.S., CONaUtTJHO AND OPKRATINO SWRGKON, Is at his Surgery, for General Practlce-Mprrt inea, 10 unfit J2; Evenings, 7.30 until 8.30; Afternoona, 2 to 4, for Eye, Ear, and Throat diseases. Dr. Wilkins spent seven years at Mooreflelds Bye Hospital, London, under Messrs Bowman and Crichctt, two at Throat Hospital, London, seven years Honorary Surgeon Albert Hospital, and eight years at Eye, Kar, and Throat Infirmary, Melbourne Corrects Bight for glasses.—Oonaulting Koonip, Queen-Btreet (neo Post-office), Auckland. Mrs r. sombrville, ' wellesley-street (opposite Abbott's opbka house), Has Received, per Mail Steamor, A BEAUTIFUL ASSORTMENT OP FRENCH AND ENGLISH MILLINERY. /"ILOTHING DEPARTMENT. J. COSGRAVE & CO. .. Bee to announce that they have Just Opened Ex British King. A SPLENDID ASSORTMENT MEN'S AND BOYB' CLOTHING AND MERCERY. Tho Shipment is a Tory Hxteiißive One, and comprises soms of tha it VERY BEST VALUE IN ' ' ENGLISH CLOTHING AND TWEEDS EVER IMPORTED TO AUCKLANB. Tho Goods are cut in the Very Latent Styles, and the Patterns New and Choice. Intending Purchasers would do well to Inspect this Stock, as J. COSGRAVE & CO. HAYS NOW ©N VIEW THE BEST ASSORTMENT OF CLOTHING IN AUCKLAND. Special attention is drawn to their Stock of MEN'S AND BOYS' WATERPROOFS AND ULSTERS, Amongst which are-a few with tho Patent Ventilated Cape. Note tho address:— J. COS GRAY S & Co., 201 AND a&'fIDJEN-STBKKT. TKHFORAKT PBKMKHB OPPOSITE A, CLABK ' ' A»b SONS'. H», L. POSSBNISKIB, ! MKRCHANT TAILOR AND IMPOHTEB, i ' SHOBTI^HD-STBaKT, AUCKLAND, .. Wishes to Inform His Patrons and the Pablo generally that ho has " ; - ; N JOST BEOEIVED I HIS FIRST SHIPMENTS ©F . .■' AVTUMN AMD WINTER GOODS, PKB S.B. RUAPBHU. i Tho abovo comprise am. tho Latest Obsiohb In TWEEDS arid COATINGS, and are weU worthy an inepeotic> ' I A VI S. A V IS. AVI s. Gents.' Coloured Kid Gloves—Josephines Ist 1 Choice—ls lid per pair, at the i , BONMARCHB. . G«nta.*, Ladies', and' Children's Hoaiery. in I Breatvariet^atth^^^ , Astounding value in Millinery and Lace Goods ! 'att^ B BONMARCHB. "' ° :\ Dress Fabrics in all the Newest Textures at tho The Louis Genoa-faced Velveteen and other special makes, in all colours; also black, at i la 6d per yard, at the I BON MARCHE. ; Blankets, Sheetings, Flannels, and choice stock of Cretonnes, should be seen at onoe at the ' BOJT MARCHE. ' ; , New Season's Goods in all Departments, from English and Continental Mar&eta. just ro - ceived at tho BON MARCHB. 217,. Quees-atreet (next Hewia Bros., Grocers). ISTew Law Partnership. i THE UNDKRBIGNED beg to announce that they have commenced Practice in Co-partner chip as , j BARRISTERS AND SOLICITORS' In Chambers in High-street, opposite Mr W. Atkin'B PrlnUng Office. E. W. BURTON. , W J. NAPIER, Auckland, September 22nd, 1883. T E G A L. ■ The undersigned begs to announce that be has commenced to Practise as a Solicitor in the Qffiees of the late Mr K. K. Tyler. Imperial Chambers, Vuloan Lane. JOSEPH BLADES. Auckland, May 19,1884. T> ARE "DARGAINS HOSIERY !! '" HOSIERY !! In addition to usual Well-assorted Stock of , Hosiery, "William- R, Bhidgman ' , Has just purchased from a Warehouse 4,119 PAIRS OF ASSORTED HOSIERY ; In Great Vabibtv, And will be sold, to Clear Quickly^ at and UNDER WHOLESALE PRICE. 144 very nice WINTER SKIRTS, 3s lid (worth 5s 6d). 2,010 yarda Foule DKESS SERBE, la Navy, Brown, Myrtle, Grey, Prune, Peacock, Ma rone ; to bo cleared at 7|d yd (worth la). 500 Pairs BLANKETS very cheap, from 6s fid pr. Splendid stock FLANNELS, good wide line, Is yard. Job Line 10/4 WHITE BLANKETB,I3a ltdpr (very cheap)! Large Assortment CHECK DRESS GOODS from 9d yard. Very good line DRESS GOODS, S|d yard. Large lot of Job Lines in MEN'S and BOW Nice lot New Pattern FLOOKCLOTHS, from 9d yard. LADIES' JACKETS and ULSTERS In great variety, cheap. ALL GOODS MARKED AT VERY LOWEST RATES. WILLIAM R. BRIDGMAN, 288, Upper Qoeen-btbeet. AUCKLAND GAS C6-MPAKY (LIMITED), ESTABLISHED 1862. j PURVEYORS OF LIGHT; HEAT, AND . POWKH. : • 'The Company sell and erect gaa-flttlniN, tn« gludhiir gas apparatus and itas-pawer emrfnek Sum* includes Otto Una Kiiidnofl.-Offle» md Show-rooms. Fort-street. j



Special Advertisements^ \f- OEMOVAL OF BUSINESS. jyjlLiiV^- QHOYOE Are now Opening in THKIR TEMPORARY PREMISES, CORNER OF WKLLBjS£SY ijND LORNE-BTREKT9,i: ' n nIpES, EX BRITISH KING, - 4 S : ioV THE VU »=,,,,»,.^,ERY -LATKST-ST-YIiKS'IN-.-;— *« MILLINERY, ' FEATHERS, FLOWERS, •HEADDRESSES, « JACKETS, i DOLMANS, ULSTERS, FOURIN-HANDS,'- ' ' : rrct W. P. CLOAKS, FUR CAPES, &c.i ftp. ~;,V 1 | Also, 1 CASK DENT' 3 GAUNTLET KID '■; GLOVES, in several Coloure and Lengthy A VERY LARGE VARIETY IN STOCK _ ,'" ' ' OF DRESS "MATERIALS. SILKS. VELVETS*. HOSIERY GLOVES. WOOLLEN GOODS. BOYS1 JERSEYS, UNDERCLOTHING, BABY LINKN, BLANKETS, MANCHESTER GOODS, &.0., &0., &0. •■■; ---5 % DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT CASH. milnelTchoyce, * Corner wellesley and loknk-.strf.kts." ■pURNISH - THROUGHOUT i . .. ■ ' ■ "■ /^ARLICK & /^RANWELL ARE TUB CHEAP I' Jls1 A (CHEAP HOUSE FURNISHERS. HOUSE FURNISHERS. LARGE I LARGE ~ , , STOCK I .STOQK, , .TO SELECT FROM. QOESN-STEEET, AUCKLAND. . - FROM Gaulick -.; and — cranvvelL. A Ooou AnTici-K.-lfouaewives should try a tin of the iKHATKi) HAICING POWDER (Aickin's). One trial will donionstrata that it produces the lightest bread and caftea for tho Feast money. It requires less powder U> the guuntiff of flour, und does its work bolter, old In tins at Is M and is 8d; wholesale at " Tho Pharmacy," Queen-street Chief Post-office; Auctlana. mails will clobb as undebl— . This Dat. For Wliangarei Heads, Whangarei. Kama, and Mangapai, per Waitaki. at 4 p.m. For Thames, per Anno Mtlbank. at 5.30 p.m. Thursday, 29th but. For Walwora, Te Kapa, Cralgieburn, and Warkworth. per Rose Casey, at 10 a.m. For Waltara and Southern Portß, per Douglas, at 11 a.m. ■ ■ Per To Anau, an follows :— For Giaoome, Napier, Soutnern Ports. Ana tralian Colonies and London, via Brlndißl or • Naples, per Orient Bteamor, tor letters, to.. specially so prepaid and addressed, at 11 a.m. For money orders, registored letters and news papers, at 10 a.m. Late letters till 11.20 am. For Thames, per Kotomahana, at 4 p.m. For Tauranga, Ohinemutu, and opotiki, per Glenelg, at 4 p.m. ForWhitiangljmd Upper Mill, -per Neptuno. at t p.m. For Mangawoi, per Ruby, at 8 p.m. FiUDAY.'SOth inst For Cowesand CoromandeL per Corpmandel at '. 1.30pm. " 1 For Norfolk Island and Noumea, por lona, at' ■ 4 p.m. > ■ ■ tu j For Australian Colonies and- United King dom, via Suez and Brindisi, or Naples, for letters, etc.. specially so prepaid and ad dressed, per CHf of Sydney, immediately ; after her arrival from Honolulu. ' , &B. BISS,Chit IPostma^tor. Chief Post-offlce, Auckland.



{AfcVERTISpiIEN'jr.] Koilontf and Fortaor's Bankruptcy. (To tho Editor.) Sir,—Kindly allow mo space in your columns to contradict the statements made by Mr G. Fortzer in last night's StAr. He states that 1 was deeply iri'debt Avhen I took him as a partner, which is a deliberate ; falsehood, as at the time of Barnett and . Levy's failure'l did ow« that' 'iinh the ■ Kmount of £600, but Mr John Lamb, one of i the Ur^flfees'in that estate, can'prove that I • paid ib.om»6ii^t n'tflOOpbi1 hwntKbesides jnterest. At that tfifje Fortzer was' my ftssfs^anfc at SOs'per >y,eek. ' Whja^ I took him us si p»rtMtsi' t^p.Bje bills were paid, and when we' itoolf stpplc a few months after jyapJs, if ho OF anyohe elsp wjll refpt tij fhe stock-taker's b. ooil which is now in. the hands of jth^ Official Assignee, ijjoy wilj sfte th»t I was about £4jQO tp the good. In rofa&npp 'to tJip 5 du' c f0 ¥w F°vteer, I belieyfl t^p amount »'as borrowed, bpt I distinctly state that' it wa? paid back —£§p 039 time and £25 at another— bf>- BJdßs ihtpw^,. fn reference fa thpstotp mnP mP I *M % fvnUy wo* living on th 9 fimi } foff W:M- tj Pfovp that ft pamflfroinme, ' M to hfs reto;nent from pirn business, hp dfd at one t)ina "iyant to peyerh|sponn«!tifln=^whPnhp found fhajfc'thß firm were in difficulties, b»t not before, >yhen I inlfceryjowad the creditors in reference tp the dissolution, they all agreed tq give W.Cr.F, a Qjear release except Mr Nathan, and I hftj'o a letter in my possession Approve ibeabove, fn cp;».cltj),fon, if the prw»tors had flgreed to the dissolution, I could (in time) nave paid them all 20s in the £. gbo«Jd w.G;f. require any further in* formation, he can call upon me nt any tiroa, and leave the public press alone.—l am, Sfc,, Tijomas Holland.



Contract* , taken foi all kinds of concrete \voric, lartte or small/and estimates and other Information given to those wishing to do their own work.—John Wilßon add Co.. 75. Queen street—[Advt,] '