SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

tiinra watwb /This Evening. 9.12 HIGH WAfHR \T o . morroW Morning, 10.9 SUNSET.-Thls Evening. 5.12 a; rNRISIT.-To-morrow Morning, 0.41 MOWS AGK.-New Moon, 2lith, 2.3 i a m.

ARRIVALS.

YESTERDAY. Macgregor, a.v., Johnson, from VVhangarci TO DAY. Australia. P.M.5.9., Gliost. from Sydney Manapouri. s.b.. Logan, from the t-outU Venus, ketch,Ncill, from Opotiki

DEPARTURES.

I.ABT EVKNINU,

Waitaki s.h.. Crawford, for Whanuaroi Glenelg. s.s., Slcphenson, for Tanranga Wellington, s.s., Farqnhar, for RnKU'll

TO-DAY. Australia, P.M.3.8., Ghest, Tor San Frincisco iioougana, barque, Evans, for Newcastle

Vessels Expected.

London.—British Klnff, s.s., sailed March lo; Thomas Rusßcll.s.s..D«uembor2S; Deva.barque, N.S.T.D., January2i; Crusador, ship, February S; Laira, barque, April il; Ulenrosa and Glance, loading NEW York.—Claribel, barque (via Welling ton), December 11; Nettie (via Wellington) and Irene (via Du-iodini, loading. • Java.—Manhcgan. barque, sailed March 31 ; Maroon, barque, and Thames, barque, to follow. China.—Androklus, barque, early. Australia.—Naiad, brig, from Newcastle; Clansman, brigantine, from Kockhampton. Southern Pouts.—Camille, brigantino, from Dunedin.

IMPORTS.

Per Mannpouvi, from Melbourne—3sl boxos, and 212 half cheats tea. I.SOO packages sugar. 20 cases brnndy, 50 packages machines. From Hobart: BUO cases fruit From Dunedin: 5« bags oatmeal, 5 casks oil. 10 cases preserved moats, 10 mats sugar, 10 dases ale, 30 sacks bran, 14 packs sharps, 39 sacks oats. From Lyltulton: 709 sacks wlieat. 10 sacks potatoes, 59 sucks grass seed, 31 cases tea, 56 sacks oats. From Wellington: «0 cases whiskey, 2(i packages machinery, 105 pine 3 timber, 25 cases ginger ale, 91 boxes candles. From "a sacks malzo. From Gisborne: 85 sacks maize.

Per Australia, from Sydney—7 cases drapery, 1 casks cream tartar.

EXPORTS.

Per Australia, for Sail Franc!wo: Sfil sacks potatoes, 100 sacks oats. For Honolulu: 5 finds, alo, lOC buudles whalebone.

Inwards Coastwise.—Lagoon, from Wha ngarel, with 21,800 feet timber; Moehau, from Omaha, with 2,000 palings, 25 tons firewood, 300pO8t8.

Outwards Coastwise.—Lacoon, for Coro mandel ; Moehau, for Omaha; Fanny Kelly, for Whangaroa.

The B.S. Penguin left Lyttclton for Auckland yesterday, and will arrive here about Friday next.

Tho threamaated schooner Waireka is loading at Sydney for Waitara.

Tho brigantine Lookout (Captain Stewart) entered outwards at Sydnoy for this port on April 21.

The barque Alustor was borthed at tho outer eastern tee of tho Q leen-streot Wharf early tills moruing, and was discharging cargo during the afternoon.

The Rotorua 13 detained till 11 to-morrow (Wodnosday). Tho Manapouri will not leave for Rnssell tiil to-morrow, at 5 p in., and for tho South on Friday, at noon.

Tho ketch Venus arrived from Opotiki thfs morning with 217 sacks pcitatoes, 97 eacks wheat, 114 sacks maize, and 11 hides.

Tho barque Loongana sailed for Newcastle this morning. Passengers: —M'ss E. E. A. Evans, Messrs R. Watson, Wm. Mason, and Walker.

Thos.s. Macgregor arrived from Whangarei at 8 p.m. yesterday. Passengers :—Messrs Bishop, Weston, Brown, Longdill, McLean, Howard, Grant, Colvlllo. Simson, Urookcr, Join, Meyer, Taylor, W. Taylor. Goodwin, Bradley. Mulvaney and son, and 6 in steerage. Cargo : 238 sacks gum, 1 horse, 5,000 ft timber, 10 cases fruit, 5 boxes oggs. 5 hogsheadd ale, 12 kega butter, 2 cratC3 fowls, four tons sundries.

The Polly, 225 tons, left Mauritius for Lyttel ton on 25th March last, and the Ksporanco, 281 tons, sailed from tho same place on tho 14th March for Dunedin.

The departure of the Manapouri for Russell has been postpone! till 5 p.m. tomorrow, and she will leave for Southern portsand Melbonrne at noon on Friday. The doparture of the Hoto rua (from Manukau) for Turanaki and Southern ports has also bouu poßtponed till 11 a.m, to morrow.

ARRIVAL OF THE AUSTRALIA.

The P.M.S.B. Australia, Captain R. C. Ohest, from Sydney to Auckland, Honolulu, and San Francisco, arrived hernchortly before 0 o'clock this morning. Wo are indebted to Mr James Donaldson, purser, for press parcels, &c, and the following report:-Ditieharged Sydney pilot on the 24th April, at 3.15 p.m.. and experienced fresh head winds throughout tho passage Rounded North Cbdo on the 28th inst. at noon, and rocoived Auckland pilot oa tho 29th. at 4.20 am. Passengers :—For Auukland :Mr E. Stunner, Mrs H. Webber, Mr and Mrs A. Vlokora, Miss Vickora, Mr E. Vickcra. Mr V. Tomplo, Mr Jessie King, Mr 11. Engelbert. Mr E.C, Engelbert, MisTuriibull anil 3 children, Mr T. James, Mr M. Cavanogh, Mr F. J. Thomas, Mr H. T. Manning. Mr J. McNaughton. Miss Dee, Mr H. Brack, and 5 steerage.

ARRIVAL OF THE MANAPOURI.

The s.s. Manapouri arrired at 9 a.m. to day. She loft Melbourne on tho IMb inst., called nt Hobart on the 18th, and reached the Bluff early on tho morning of the 22nd. Called at Dunodin on the 23rd, Lyttolton on tho 25th. Wellington on tho 25th, Napier on the 27th, and Giaborne on the 28th. leaving the latter port at 10.30 a.m. Passed East Cape at 4.20 p.m samo day. Tiii Tirlat 7.40 this morning, and arrived as abova. Had light southerly winds and flno weather to Bluff thence to arrival light variable winds and fine weather. Passengers : -Intercolonial: Messrs Perolval and Lloyd. From Coast: Mes damos Weston, Harper. Glover and 2 children, DeßUzaiqe, Smith and 2 children, Choyce, Misses Andrew, Nolan, Hayes, Harper, Wil liams, Martin, Bmith. Messrs J. F. Chirk, Wright, Davis, Dufaur, MeCroskrle, Philcox. Coxon, Gallagher, Wcßton. Harper, Glover, Glcndinning, Bell. Do&uzaiqe, .Hawkins. Goalen, Wood, Choyce, Boylan. Eynns, Lord, Kusuzle, Thurburn, Harris, Russell. Marsdeni McKay, Williams, Saunders. Carrick, Hovoll, and 75 steerage. Wo aro indebted to Mr Chas. H. Hudson, purser, for press parcels, report, &c.

DEPARTURE OF THE AUSTRALIA.

The s.B, Australia was to have resumed her voyage to San Francisco, via Honolulu, about 4 O elook thisaf ternoon. The following passengers bookaahere :-Moßsrs H. W. Shipley, W. Burton, J Moaso, R. Hewitt and wife, D M. C. Roberts, J. Macfarlane, E. W. Paton. J. Macfaughan, G. M. Reed and wifo r.nd 2 chil dren, H-Jonea. R. Greehalgh, C. Hamilton. W. Anderson. S. Watts, W. Grace, A, Mills,/. S. Lapley, W. Bord, Adams, A McDonald, F. Vogan, E. Parker, J. Casslty, H. Crato, D. Mc- Grath, R. Tipston, R. C. Cameron, K. C; Mao forlane, W. Haddis, and R. Jenkins, Miss Morrin, Rev. H. H. Jervois, Mr and Mrs Annas, Miss Corrie, Mr and Mrs Mainwaring.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

Tho s.B. Rotoruaarrive/I to-day at 12.40 a.m. She left Dunedln on tho 22nd inst.. called at Lyttelton, Wellington, Hoton Nelson, Wel lington, and Taranakl on tho 28th inst., taking her departure from latter port same day at o v m., arriving at wharf as above. Had light variable -winds and fine weather dur ing the passage. Passengers: Saloon — ■ Messrs N. Harkor, R. MatWaa, T. Maseneld, J. 0. Mercer, Grant, T. A. Norrie, Miles, Cress ■well, Stanley, Watts, F. Aronas, F. Anderson, Pelbridee, Rother, J. McGowan, F. Stephen son. T. Wells. Spragg, J. Veal, W. Hill, Graham, Smith. Dr. waller. Major Cantloy. MrsTrask. MißSC9^3farge«B, HouldyCowie, Willia, Smart, "~iaistor Troak, and 24 steerage.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Sydney, April 28.—Arrived, this afternoon: Walrarapa, from Auckland. _ Russell; this day.-Arrived: Wellington. frW^oS>tM 9 a draay.-Arrived: Waitaki, ITu JS 1 Anftilday^Arrived : Glenelß,from Auckland, 8.40 a.m. ; Wait aba. this day.—Arrived: Argylo, from °to*to day.-Arrived-: Rotomahana. Saloon passengers :-Messrs Stewart and Pullen, Mesdames Villierß, Stewart, Pullen andohild, and Masters Pullon (2). .

Chief Post-office, Auckland.

Mails wiix Close as under :~

Tms Day. For Whitlangl and Upper Mill, per Kowona, For Whiuigarei Heads. Parua, Waipu, Whan garol, Kamo, and Mangapai, per Macgrc-gor, at 5 p.m. For Coromandel, per Cororaandel, at ;> p.m. Wednesday. 30tli inst. For Waitara. etc.. per Argyle, at 11 ti.ni, For Coromandi'l, per Coromandel. at 3.3U p.m. For Thames, per Rotomiihana. at 1 p.m. For Russell and Kawakawa, por Manapoun. at 4 p.m. . , For Whangarci He.-irts, Kumo. Whangarci. and Mangapni, por Waitaki. at 5 p.m. For Thames, pev Annie Milbank at 5.80 p.m. Thursday, Ist May. For Waiv.ora. To Kara, Craigiebuni, Warlc worth. etc., per Rose Casoy, at 10 a.m. Friday, 2nd May. For Gisborne. Napier, and Southern Ports, per Manapouri. at 11 a.m. Saturday. 3rd May. For Sydney Island, per Explorer, at 11 a.m. S. B. BISS, Chief Postmaster. Chief Post-ofllce. Auckland.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

APBU, '-It, ISS4. Abbott'n Opera Hquho —" The Lights o1 London." 7.15 P.m. Devonport Hnll-Wcsleynn Soiree, fi.M p.m. Arch HIU-Wesloyan Soiree and PublicMutt ing, fi.;» p.m. United Methodist Free Church—Soiree. O.HO p.m. Public Hall, Mount Albert—Ratepayers' Meet ing, 8 p.m. Lornc-stroet Hall—Vocal and Instrumental Concert in aid of St. Patrick's Elocution Class, 8 p.m. V.M.C.A.— Fripp's Builders' Drawing Class* 7.30 p.m. C horal Hall-Society of Arts Exhibition, 7 till fl p.m. Wollcsloy-strcct-Speeial Meeting of Baptist Temperance Society, 7.30 p.m.. United Service Hotel—Meeting of L V.A., 8 p.m.

Notices to Correspondents.

Tiios. J. Harbutt.—You will ace that the matter is fully and satisfactorily explained in another column. The appenl to the public made in your letter is, therefore, unnecessary.

Birth.

FAIL—At hor residence, Ka't-strcet, Newton, the wifo of E. 11. .Kail of a son.

Deaths.

ATCIIISON. -On Friday last, 2Jth April, killed by a log rolling aver him at Hulcnsvilla, John Atohison. eldest son of James Atcliison, Makctu, near Drury ; aged 18. GARDINER.—On tho 27th April, nfter a long and painful illness, Pluube Elizabeth, tho beloved wife of Singleton Gardinor; ngod 33 years. POLLOCK.-On23th April, ntMungcro, through v suddon crush of earth, Robert Pollock, aged 43, ono of tho passengers by tho Duchess of Tno funeral will lcnvo the residenco of his brother. North-street, Newton, 10-mrrrow (Wednesday), at 3.30 p.m. Friends will please accept this intimation. RKES.-On April 27. at the Auckland Hospital, It. T. Rees; aged 29 years. Tho funeral will leavo the Hospital at 3 o'clock p.m. to morrow (Wednesday). Friends will please accept tliis intimation.

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

TUESDAY, APRIL 29, 1881.

For the cause that lades assistance, For the wrong that needs resistance. For tho futuro in tho distance, And tho good that we can do.

It would bo vain to protend tlmt Sir George Orey's projected visit to Christ church and Dunedin is not of llio very greatest iinportanco in tho present jiosition of colonial politics. Tho visit will bo made at a most oppoi-tuno juncture. The people of the South, if they liavo lost eoi>fideuco in tho present Government, are not vory seriously euaraourod of tho Montgomery- Macnndrow party, with its wild schemes for tho revival of Provincialism and tho re form of colonial borrowing. Truo, thoy havo in Canterbury hooted and reviled Major Atkinson and Mr Ilolleston, while they have applauded to tho echo tho so-called leader of the Opposition, Mr Montgomory. But that does not count for much. Canter bury folks just now havo railway rates on tho brain, and are not quite responsible for their actions. They howled at Major Atkinson and Mr Rolleston becauso theao gentlemen were tho personification of in justice to Canterbury, which means the abolition of Canterbury privileges; and they beslobbered Mr Montgomery because he stroked them the rightway of the hair, and promised thorn a full share of those Go vernmental bonbons of which he would so much like to havo tho dispensing. But the railway foyer will run its course, and Can terbury, sano once more, will wonder what it has been wasting ita wind over. Besides, Canterbury is not tho colony ; it is not even tho South Island ; and Otago has little sympathy, and the rest of the colony nono whatever, with this absurd outcry about the railway tariff. And when Otago folks, like those of Canterbury, take a dispassion ate view of tho situation, they will recognise that it would be an insane policy to choose a political leader on tho score of his plausible promises in the direction of corrupt favour itism. Nor is there more than a mere clique —noisy and influential perhaps, but still only a clique—who desire a return to the Provincial system or to that much-jumbled modification of it winch is sot forth by the Otago Constitutional Association. In this matter of altering the Constitution of the colony the lines of Pope havp a special fitness :—

For forms of Government lot fools contest— Whate'er is best administered is best!

And the people of tho South are not nil fools, nor are they for the greater part foola, so there is little fear of their supporting any set of politicians who base their claims upon their iconoclastic zeal in casting down the prevailing order of things. Sick of tho •financial control of Major Atkinson, which they will persist in believirig to be responsible for the existing commercial de pression, the people of the South are sicker of the ridiculous uttempts of Mr Mont gomery to lead the Opposition; and they may therefore bo expected to turn with feelings of eager expectancy to their old idol. They aro in the mood of men who are ready to consult any oracle that has a message to deliver ; and if the veteran poli. tician who has so long been on the shady side of public life has that message, they will follow him as devotedly now as they did in the past. Is Sir George Grey likely to have such a message ? We cannot tell. One thing we trust no will not do—he will not wheedle them with any vague sympathy over the railway rates, nor delude them with' vision ary schemes for tinkering the Constitution. The Chrjstchurch " PrcsSj" which has been bitterly and persistently opposed to the member for Auckland East, in an article an ticipatory of tho approaching visit, indulges in speculations as to the probabls results. It says—" That tt political address from Sir George Grey will be welcome as the flowers of May, will readily be admitted ev,on by those who have the strongest objection to him aja a politician. Anything that will break the dull monotony of the present state of political stagnation will be favourably ro eoived, and he Js tjiowforo sure of a \varm reception and a respectful hearing. But we nre> nevertheless, not at all afraid of his Raining any hojd on tho public (lore, or leading them after hjm on political ques tions. There are two reasons why we itlnnk as wo do on this gijbject. One has refer ence to tho people ttiemssjs'e?; tho other to Sir George Grey. Tho pcopjp, as w.o havo seen, are seriously aUenatea f«o;n tjjo Ministry. They have no port of a(ljnj(;y for the go-called Opposition under Mr Mont gomery and the rest of them- Yet thoy display not the sUgbte.st tendency to return to Groywra, S.ecbndly--ftn4 thjs is what we wUii most particularly to 4**W atten tion to—Sir George Grey seems to have lost his old art of creating ft sensation." These remarks ore so far correct, but the writer has failed to take note of the favourable nature of the conditions, and to give due weight to their influence. When the occasion has demanded it, Sjr George Grey has never failed to risa equal to it. If he has played an unheroic part for sonic years back, it is becnuso the colony has been enjoying a period of '" political rest " during that time. Now that rest lmo de generated into lethargy, aiid inaction has engendered abuses, the time ia ripe for a clarion blast from the trumpet which has of old aroused tho colonial mind to an active interest in political reforms. Nor. has the " Press " proved to be right in its estimate of the condition of the people of Canterbury in relation to Sir George Grey, Did not tho game large meeting of Christ church ratepayers! which condemned Major Atkinjfon givecheere to* &lv QwrgQ Pfoy? Of course it 4id, and this afill 'for an absent ppltUcia.b,' who is the real head of the O^positioa to .tho present Government,' is wonderfully qignlfleant'jriien all tha sur foundings are'eonsidered."' .Why did they not

give cheers for Mr Montgomery ? And why should tho name of Sir Goo. Grey bo placed in such marked antithesis to that of Major Atkinson ? Tho only reasonable conclusion is that the peoplo of Christchurch will havo nothing to do with the present Premier, .still less with Mr Montgomery, but that they occupy a friendly attitude towards Sir Geo. Grey. The conjunction of Mr Wake- Held'a uimo with that of the doughty Knightff tawau may indicate a desire to outliiiftu possible coalition in tlio coming GovoniHient; but on the other hand it may only JJiow the pieferonce of a section of the meeting. One thing is plain. Tho times are out nf joint; the people of the South are ripe for political change ; they are looking for a competent leader, and they find none. The old party ties are loosened and loosen ing daily ; new parties must be created, and it is a notable indication of the hold which Sir George Grey lias obtained upon the people everywhere throughout the colony that, despite local interests, in defiance of party recognition of the member lor Akaroa's leadership, tho cheers of the peoplo of Cliristchurch are not for Mr Montgomery, but for Sir George Grey.

Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.

A ppblk! meeting in connection with tho

Socioty for tlio Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has been convened for to-morrow ovening at the Theatre Royal. His Excellency tlio Governor has kindly con sented to preside and deliver an address, and other prominent speakers will probably take part. The Society has been in existence a year, and has done much good, not only by punishing flagrant cases of cruelty, but by deterring brutal persons who have tho care of animals from giving way to their passions. On humnuo grounds the Society should receive a moro general support than has hithorto been uc corded it; and upon puroly business principles all owners of valuable stock should loud their aid in consideration of the protection which is afforded them against tho misconduct of reckless servants. An organisation of this kind, when tho members aro real friends of tho dumb creation, placos an ellectivo restraint upon thoso ivhoarodisposcd to use animals cruolly. A brutal driver never knows who among tho witnesses of his vicious conduct may bo tho Nemesis through whoso ngoncy retribution will follow. A wholottomo fool ing that tho dumb creature in his caro has protectors is established, and both man and animal aro benefitted by tho prevention of brutalising outbursts of passion. The Com mitteo have made it publicly known that " their object is prevention, not prosecu tion. They aro awaro that cruelty often proceeds from thoughtlessness, or iguor anco, and only desire to prosecute in aggra vated eases, or when a word of caution or protest is unavailing." In tho direc tions to members how to proceed in cases of cruelty, they suggest that "If tho abuso arise from ignoraneo or thoughtlessness, a word of caution may bo sufficient. If from apparent malice, as certain name and roxidonco of offender, noting time and place- of occurrence, naturo and ovidences of injury, and names and rosidoncos of any witnesses, which communicato to tho polieo or Society." Not only by members of the Society, but by tho public at largo thceo instructions are worth noting. Besides voluntary aid of this kind, howover, tho efficient working of tho Society ontails tho employment of an Inspector, and thero aro other necessary ox ponses, amounting to a total of about £300 a-yoar, that have to bo mot. Public assistance, therefore is needed; and it is hoped that tho approaching meeting will attract attention to the cause, and produce so considerable an increase of support as to make the Society permanent. Tlio toitdoncy in tho colonies is to depend too largely upon tho Government for works of this kind. The Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has, however, claims enough upon the sontiinents of generosity and humanity in tlio community to make it a distinguished exception.

If anyono ia surprised that typhoid and other iovors should bo unaccountably pre valent in Auckland, that person should take a stroll down Kyber Puss Koud on any lino evening when tho wind is from tho south ward. Passing the Chinese market garden, his nostrils will be assailed by one of tho most horrid stonchca tiu,t can bo imagined, which is wafted citywards on tho wings of the sweet evening zophyrs. If the dis criminating power of our informant's nostrils can bo relied upon, the scene of this nuisance js a porfuot hotbed of dispose.

Tho work of removing eighteen inches from tho crown of Quoeu-streot, between Victoria and Wyntiham streets, authorised at the last meeting of tho Council, was com monced last night, and will bo completed by night shifts, so as not to impede tho traffic. This lovelling is being done to facilitate tho laying of tramway rails.

The Roy. JI. Jl. Jervois, son of His Ex cellency Sir William Jervois, was a pas senger for Sail Francisco by tho stoumor Australia which left here late this afternoon, Mr (I. M, Reed was also a passenger by tho mail steamer.

Tbo promoters of thg proposed fish and oyster market havo forwarded to the Jlarbour Board a sketch plan of their pro posed buildings on water frontage. They are desirous of securing a central position, as a large portion of tho anticipated supplies are expected to bo landed on Queen-street Wharf. Therefore, they have suggested that from fifty to seventy feet frontage to Customs-streets should bo granted, as it would meot their prosent re quirements, and allow space for further development and extension. Tlio question was before tho Board this afternoon.

We understand that tho pumping of tho excavation at tho Calliope Dock, and tho examination of the strata, has taken moro time than was expected, and consequently Mr Errington has been unable to have tho plans and specifications roady within the poriod at first mentioned. The plans wero shown to tho Chairman of the Board to-day in such a stylo thatthoy could easily be un? derstood, but they will not bo completed before the next meeting of the Board, which takes place a fortnight hence.

Referring to the letter which appeared in our issue of last evening on tho subject of a monument to the late Edward Costley, whose munificent gifts to Auckland mako him worthy of being hold in grateful re membrance, wp are informed that the pre sent neglected condition of his grayo (Joes not result from any inaction on tho part of tho trustees under his will. It is now eight months since theso gentlemen ordered, through Messrs Morrin and Co., a hand some monument, to be made by an English firm, which it is intended shall mark the last resting-place qf Mr Costley. The form of this, the inscription to be placed upon it, etc., were arranged by Bishop Cowie, in consultation with the trustees, and no doubt when this arrives, which should be shortly, it will bo found in every way satisfactory, and worthy of tho momory of the gonorous benefactor of Auckland charities.

Lady Jorvois hold aj) '-'At Ilojno" at Government House last evening, and tho drawing-room waa quite thronged with visitors. Ilia Excellency the Gpvornor was 'prevented by indisposition from being present, and his placo, theroforo, was taken by Sir Frederick Whitaker, who wore for tho first time his insignja as Knight Com mander of tho Ordor of St. Michael and St. George. Tho ladi.os displayed Rome vory rich and tasteful costumes, and the general eifect was pleasing and animated in tho extreme, pancjng was pojnmonced at S, and, with a Blight break at 10 for supper, was kept up till midnight.

On the 17th inst, tho hospitality of the city of Melbourno was oxtendod to His Majesty thfl Ma,o,rjt King Tawhaio and liis suite, by Mr Fit?eibbon, T.q;;-n Clerk, who, in the absence of thp Mayor, er,teitair,p4 t))O distinguished visitors qtfc an early luncheqn. They were also shown over the building, and j*£rp entertained by some musical selections on tlje oi/g^f., Qn the ISth the Maoris spent tho day quietly at pbejr. Ijptpl ftt WjJJjsrostown. Late at night Tawhiap, and suite went tm l/.o^rd £(10 X.M.S. Sorata, and next morning .continued hja jQijnpy fo England by that steamer.

The contractor for the now Mat-Lour Beard oflices has completed the foundation of th,o building, jjpd. is now vigprously en gaged on thp superstructure. Before the permit was granted for this latter, bqch the Building gurv.eypr and the City Engineer insisted on the ai/cbjtect altering tho ex tprnal.walls of the three fronta with a view to inppease the strength of tljo same. Tho walls have not been madp thicker in any case than as originally designed, but the strength has been attained by substituting 1,200 Superficial feet of glass for the same ajnounfc of bi-ickworli fourtegn jncljes tliiclj, and (throughly incorporated within £h.p main Walls. The arcfiitepf; hap brought .these facts'before the Board, pointing out jn reference to ti)P substitution of glass that f;he building is not for awarehduse,' but for offices. ■■■'■' ■ ' ■ ' '■ ■

The Society of Arts Exhibition was again open yestorday, and the Choral Hall was visited by a largo number of tlio more or less a/sthetie inhabitants of tho city and neighbourhood. In the evening, when in addition to the exhibition there was the attraction of a promenade concert, there was a large turn-out of visitor. 0. The interest taken in the Exhibition will be apparent when wo stale that the admissions at the doors yesterday numbered 300, and this is exclusive of the largo number of season tickets in use. The promenade con cert, which was much enjoyed, embraced pianoforte solos by Miss Lirown and' Mr P. 1!. Keosing, and songs by Miss Tapper and Messrs Haiina and Keesing. To-day the Exhibition was again open, but it will not bo open tills evening, as the ball is required for the practice of the Choral Society.

A meeting of tho Sub-Committee ap pointed by the Friendly Society Conference was hold in the Lorne-streot Hall last even ing. Tho Secretary (Mr Wright) sub mitted tho report which ho had bccn_ in structed to draw up at the last meeting. After the matter had been fully considered, it was decided to call n full mooting ft delegates on Friday evening, at 8 o'clock, in the Cook-street Hall. It was also deemed advisable, in view of the vast import ance of Iho question, to invite all who are interallied in the working of Friendly Societies to attend, and any of our M.C.A.'s who can make it convenient to bo present will be accorded a hearty welcomo.

UrF. J, Moss met a soetion of his con stituents in tlio Newmarket Public Hall lust evening. Jlis address lasted more than an hour, and at its conclusion a vote ot thanks and confidence was accordod to Mr Moss. Before the audience dispersed, the lion, member impressed upon thoso of his hearers who had not already registered the desirability of doing ho at once, and somo of those present took advantago of tho pro vision which had been mado to have tlieir names placed on tho roll.

A subscription list on behalf of the widow and orphans of the late Captain Pillingcr, who met his death by drowning under cir eumstancos recently recorded in our columns, has boon opened and lies for sig naturo at Mr MeKeown's Imperial Bakery, Queen-street Wharf. Tho family is said to be almost destitute, and much in need of pe cuniary assistance

Tho seloction of the Auckland -contingent of live mon to tho New Zealand Football Toam, which shortly proceeds on an Aus tralian tour, formed tho business at a moot ing of the Match Committco of tho Auck land Rugby Union Football Association last evening. Messrs 11. Whitesido, T. O'Con nor, J. Warbriek, and T. Ryan woro chosen us four of the (juiiitottc. and tho choico of the fifth man is still under consideration. Tho Canterbury contingent oonsints of Messrs W. Milton, B, Milton, C. Danverguo, and G. 11. llclmoro.

A man named James Marks was admitted to the District Hospital yosterday suffering from a fractured leg. Ito was working ut Pokono, when a largo stono accidentally fell on his leg, breaking It.

No tonder has yet boon accepted for tho erection of the Tramway Company's stables, but that of Messrs Wrigloy and Hancock has boon deferred until noxt meeting for further consideration.

A vocal and instrumental concert, oon cluding with an amusing farco, will tako placo at the Lome-street Hall this ovening. Tho proceeds will bo given to tho benolit of tho Auckland Christian Doctrine Socloty's Library Fund.

Tho Commit-too of tho Auckland Scripture Gift Association inform tho public, by ad verlisonient, that they will bo glad to re ceive (at tho Iligh-htreotdopOt) second-hand and otherwise Riiitnblo bookß fis gifts in aid of tho formation of country libraries in small or isolated localities.

Sergeant Clarke, of tho water police, arrested a man named Augusta Miller (on warrant), charged with obtaining by false pretences, posts and rails, value 50a tho property of Arthur Brooking, of Kawukawa, in January last.

Mr fi. W. Owon has just prosontad tho l'onsonby Bnptwt Young Mcu'a Mutual Improvomoiit Association with several valu able American poriodirals. A supplement to ono of them contains a view of tho city of Montreal, including tlio oxtensivo ico pnlaco erected thino on tlio occasion of tho arrival of tho CSovornor-Uonoral of Canada, tlio Marquis ot Lansdowno.

In our last ovoniug's jssuo the namos of tlio ownors of several of tho shops in Vie toria-strcot destroyed by tiro woro mis printed. Miss Dufliis should liavo appeared as tho owner of Johnston's and ltichnrd son'a shops, and Mr Ball as the owner of those adjoinii g.

The Now Zealand Timber Company pro poses to croct a wharf two hundred feet in length from their mill at Devonport, and have applied to tho Harbour Board for per mission to do so, A portion of tho wharf has already been constructed as far as the end of tho old slip, and tho present appli cation is for an extension of tho longth spocified.

Mr W. 11. Jones, M.R.C.V.5.,L., has been appointed Voterinary Surgeon to the Society for tho Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Mr.J. I!. Itandcrson has bogun business as general auctioneer, and his first sale takes place to-morrow, in SymomU-stroet, for particulars of which wo refer our roaders to his advertisement. Mr lUnderson was for some timo auctioneer at Coromandel, no the position is not a now ono to him. Ho sells a fino lot of furniture and some freehold property at the same time and placo.

There are thiovcß about —mean, sneaking thieves too—and the public should bo on their guard how they leave their uncon sidoreu trillos in tho shapo of personal property lying about in tlie good old un guarded'stylo of mutual trust and unvarying honesty. On Saturday, a lady who visited the Museum was told to leavo her umbrella in the hall in accprdance with rule. She made some demur as to- its being un safe to do so, but was assured by tho custodian that thoro was not tho slightest danger. Tho umbrella Was therefore duly deposited in the stand at tho oritranco to tho building ; but when tho owner, after a tour of tho Museum, roturned to claim her property, it was not, for somebody had stolon it. Wo believe that this is not the first caso of several umbrellas and canes being stolen fronj tliis doorway ; und tliougli tho loss was reported to tho polico, there is very little hope of tho missing article being recovered. It is to bo hoped that tho Museum authorities, being apprised of tho unsafe naturo of their custodianship over visitors' property, will take some steps to improve it.

Notice has been given of the following motions for the next meeting of the City Council :—By Cr. ilackechnie : "That a committee, consisting of Crs. Aipkin, Thompson, Field, Holland, Garratt, Flem ing, and the mover, bo appointed to take evidenco and report upon tho most advisable system to be adopted of draining and disposing of tho sewagp of tho city, with authority to expend on suph inquiry a sum not exceeding £150." By Cr. Mackecljnie: "That the City Engineor bo instructed to employ professional aid, etc., to prepare plans and estimates of a wqod bridge (cart and foot passengers) across tho gully between Symonds-stroet to Qrafton Road." By Cr. Montague: " That the lovels of Nelson-stroet betweon Victoria and Cook streets l}o fixed." By Cr. Montague : "That tho Engineer report as to thp best inothod of carrying out the rcsolutipn pf the Council re cutting down Hobapn-stroet; also tho formation of Custom-street West, Moro and Chapel-streets to their permanent levels." By Cr. Crowthor: "That thoEngi ncer bo instructed to prepare plans and speci fications for drainago works in Stanleyst." By Cr. Alekin : "That the matter of form ing, kerbing, and channelling tho northprn sido of Graf ton Road, from Symonds street to Domain-street, bo referred to tho Strepts Committee tp report upon."

Tlio charge pf assaujj; against Mr Fisher preferred by Mr Gharlos Kfngaford Jeffs was of an airy charactor, but was sufljeleilt for a display of eloquence by tho contend ing gqlicitois. According to the statement of iir iSi.u.isswj', ttje eompiainant, Mr JofTs, obtained an iritei-yiew yStJj Mr Heath, who holds a position in the Frozen Meat Dow pany's establishment. Mr Jeffs was exr oeedmKij' uuf^JPS^ 3!!^ inffeniously, in a roundabout way, tried "to pxfraiil? a lew lm? pprtant secrets respecting 'I canning and pwssei'ying !f,9!it." Mr Pfeath. fn nomjßQn parlance, ''smelt a rat," and' ftepfiried to satisfy the inquiring mind of Charles, but .courteously referred him to Mr Fisher for the desired information. Mr Jeffs wpnt to Mr Fisher's aijd asked fpr a quantity of sausages, but which hp could ript obtain. He appeared so(.tly disappointed, as he had made up hjs mind for' a sa^sagp supppP. (At this point of tl>e narrative, Mr $rassey gvinccd much sympathy with his client.) jeffe, liovj-ever, was not discpnsqlato—ho had pthpr meat to fry. Jfo lingered, and talked, and whpeclled, and "cannipg and preE3rying," &c, fell from Jii.a lips. Mr Fisher Tya.s npt diepqsed to satisfy |}}s in quisitoF, an 4 ordered him put pf tiff* sriOp ge would not gq, and was pushed, and., bq Mr Jeffs said, he was ealjpcl an ''apQbtii plished blackguard." This, however, was denied, and after considerable legal talk the Bench dismissed the case. ' ' :

Tho schooltnastor is still abroad. In tho window of a fruiterer's shop in ono of our leading thoroughfaros may bo read tha sign—" Choyce oateing appells."

An inquest on tho body of Robert Pollock, who was accidentally killed yesterday at Mangero gravel reservo, was opened this afternoon at the residonco of Mr Miller, before Dr. Philson, coroner, and a jury, and ia proceeding as we go to press.

Tho sailors belonging to the Manapouri appear to have a decided inclination towards athletic exercisos At noon to-day the crow congregated alongside of tho vessel on the Railway Wharf, they being the proud possessors of a rather dilapidated bicycle. Upon this every man considered it his duty to take a short oruise, for prac tice in prospect of a bettor state of things, for they have in view tho establishment of a Bicycle Club. Every man who mounted tho machine received a rather rough tumble, but the fun seemed quite aa enjoy able to tho suffering as to an interested crowd which gathered round tho actors and urged them on to greater exertions.

Tho members of the Auckland Institute of Architects hold their general mooting in the Council-room of tho Museum, Princea street, last night, Mr W. F. Hammond, Vice-President, in the chair. The Hon. Seo., Mr F. W. Uroy, read the minutes of tho last annual meeting, which wero con iirmed, after which ho read tho r«port of the Council's proceedings during tho quarter; then followed flvo notices of motion on various subjects, touching the interests of tho profession generally, and for the further promotion of this Institute in parti cular:—!. Designing Club. 2. Encourage ment of local manufacture. 3. Forming Technical Class. 4. Tho disregard of the conditions on the part of tho N. Z. Insui'anco Companyand thecompotitorsin the seloction of a design for their new buildings. 5. Affiliation with tho Royal Institute of British Architects. There boing no nomi nations, Mr Frank Hammond was callod upon to read a paper on "Professional Practice," upou which each member spoke in turn. Tho mooting terminated by a dis cuspion on several subjects of interest, and tho appointment of a committee to arrange for conversazione.

G. Ivil notitios by advertisement else where that ho has removed to Vletoria-Btreot, noxt tlio Hoyal Mail Hotel.

Bicycles, unequalled for finish, price, and quality, at Shakupoar and Co,'s (opposite tha Market), y«con-BBoot.—[AdvtJ.

SCINTILLATIONS.

MAIL steamer Australia sailed to-day. A soedy girl—Cora Andor. " Lights o' London " n groat success. Society of Arts Exhibition closes on Fridny.

Rain is falling in New South Wales— price of milk also falling. Capital punishment is to bo abolished in Finland.

Dunnlng's Opora Company nro very successful in Timavu.

Tho City Council won the last hand in that game of "bluff" over tho Western Springs property. Mr Hah, M.H.U., favours financial separation of tho North and South Islands.

Mr Korry Nieholls means to inflict a book about hiii " Explorations " upon tho Eng lish public. Last night, at Dunedin, Mr H. S. Fish, M.H.K., rccoived a vote of confidence from hin constituents.

Mr Alfred Sounders has rosolvod not to contest Kaiapoi with Mr Riolmrdson. In our infancy wo cut cut our tooth ; in our old ago our tooth cut us. Such is lifo.

A gold prospector who has boon to tho Tuhua country states that he found no traces of gold. The man who carries all before him—The wheelbarrow man.

Mr J. 0. i'irth doe? not think Japanese grass good for a sheep country. Hon. Mr Kolleston left Christclmrcli for Wellington to,day. At tho great V'undeibilt ball in Now York, £0,000 was spent for tlowors. By a fire at Dubbo, X.S.W., tho other day, £!)2,500 damago was inflicted. (■'aino shooting licenses may now bo taken out in Auckland district,

Tho talk of an English regency is revived among tho London Court gossips. Tho Pollard Juvonilo Oj>era Trottpo have boon releuHod from their Indian bondage, and have reached Australia.

Character, Judgment, virtuo, unselfish ness, mastery of oue's own self—it is these that tell in tho long run, far mere than brilliant qualities. Judge Johnston says of tho late Hon. H. J. Tancred ;—" Ho leave? bohind him nn unspotted reputation aa a private gentle man and as a servant of tho public, and ho will bo recognised by all his fellow colonists as ono of those men of education and honour among the early settlers who have helped to procure for tjio colony the good namo which I boliove it bears in the world, and which I sincerely hopo it novor will for feit."

On Sunday night, a three-stalled stable at Knmo, belonging to Mr Cleary, butcher, was burned down. Insured for fSO in the United Office.

Final arrangements havo been mado for the removal oi tho South Island Public Works Department from Dunedin tq Wel lington The otlico fumitu.ro was sent yes terday. ExJudgo Fonton has been on a tialt to the Rotorua natives, and has succeedod ir. getting various concessions for the Railway Company from tho tribes owning the land.

Mr J. P. Maitland has been re-elected president of Otago Acclimatisation Socioty. A lot of haystacks belonging to Mr Waters, Papatoitoi, werp destroyed by fire on Sunday night They were not insured. At Topanui, Otago, the police raided a Chinese gambling hquso op fcmturday night, and arrested four men.

Tho Czar will mako his proposod visit to Ernporor William in May, bpfore the latter goestoEins.

MINING NEWS.

(lIV TEI'KRRAVH—OWN CQRUEBPONDENT.)

Thames, this day.

Moanataiari.—A remarkable improvement has taken placo within the last few days in the rise on No.. 1 reef above tho tunnel levol. Sevoral small leaders have appeared on the hanging wall pf tho lode, pnp of them heavily impregnated with iron and copper pyrites, a class of mineral whjch when found in abundance usually indicates the proximity of golden deppsits. If tho leaders junction with the lode, as seems] probable, and communicate their heavy mineral tp tho present auriferoue body, a valuable patch may result. Gold is seen freely in working No. 9 reef. At the intermediate lpvel in Waiteinata section the main slide has been piorced, and the contract lot for driving a prospecting cross • cut. Crushing is yielding fairly, and retorting will take placo on Thursday. l^Eyv Phikce Imperial. - Tho monthly cleaning up will be made on and a payable roturn is expected. Beep Level Cross. —A cross-cut has beon commenced at the intortnedkito level with the objecj; of intorspcting tho fpotwall branch of No. 2 lodp. The Ypadjng stopp is being carried along thp drive on thf) hanging >YaH P°'t'flni which is three'inchc<i thick and shows gold occasipnally.

Aublaiok.—A trial parcel of 12 loads of quartz from the low level gavo tho unex pectedly ample yield of l7ozs. lOdwts. gold. Tho reef is that from whiph the Rqeky Point Company is driving at saino level. It comprises about 4 feot of quartz, and can bo worked economically, so that thp pro prietors, four working men, have evidently a liancjspinp prpspppt. The gold is of more than ordinary yalue, averaging i' 3 per ouncp, and as payable blopks were worked at a highor levol fully 300 feot ahead of the point from which the present crushing was takbnjit is evident there js » great extent of remunerative ground. Darwin.—A contract has been accej.^ad fpr driving a crosscut towards tho reef. Operations will be commenced to-night. Belcher.—Tho reef has been struck in thp shrift, but is npt yet broken into,. QpEEtf' qp BpAUijrf,—-Driving has been commenced on chp prpmisjng Ipfjp jntgr »et>ttjf} b" thp Vanguard cross-cut when passing througtj tjitj sJrd-in-Hand sestion of the ming,

Mqana'taiakj. -TrlbutersGuthrle crushed 13 tons, obtaining 55ozs. ldwt. | VVhlts'g parcel (3 tons) yielded 32iozs. [ Phillips banked 4iozs., the result of five tons of quarts, KpEAWi HitiL.—Wilson, trlbuter, ob. tamed 2pozs Ifdwta gold from 401bs of picked afono. Dab<)!,— About 201h,s of speolniona werp obtained on. Saturday in taking down $ small pprtjon of No. if repf, wliicli ha^ been left standing in the bottom of thp western d.rive at JJo, 3 level.

The following telegiwun waa received by Mr P, <J, MaoPonnell this morning; <• Wairongoma}, April 29. Six days' re: t\U'n from -planes t? plates) be^ftna, 203 Dunoea amalgftro 1 boxes, 494 ounceij amalgam.—(Sd.) Hugh McLiver, Manager New Ffnd.'< • ' ; ■' '

THE EGYPTIAN QUESTION.

[BY CABLE-COPYJUGHT.]

[nrcnTKu's tkliwkamk.]

THB SIEGE Of BKRBKIt.

London, April 23. A uuroKT has reached Cairo that Berber has boon besieged by tho rebels, and several Egyptian regiments have been ordered to proceed to that place, General Gordon's Danger. — Proposed Rosaue by a Volunteer Force. Recont despatches from General Gordon as to the danger in which he is supposed to be placed havo created great excitement in England. A movement is on foot to raise a band of 2,000 volunteers to proceed to the Soudan to effect his rescue.

The Attitude of England.

London, April 27

Earl Granville states that England is Milling to invite the Powers to consider tho best means of maintaining order, and also currying on thegood government of Egypt. He is, however, waiting to see what action France and Turkey take in the matter. Fall of Borbor.—The Garrison Joins tho Rebels. Caiko, April 27. Intelligence has bacn received hero that tho troops composing the garrison at Berber have mutinied, and fratornised with the Arab rebels, who aro now re ported to be in possession of the town. It is further stated that great excesses are being committed by the followers of the Mahal, and that tho townspeople being now without protection aro taking refuge in flight.

Threatening Movements of Rebols.

London, April 27,

It is stated in Cairo that the town of Korosko is threatened by tho followers of El Mahdi. Osman Digna has rallied a largo force, and is now encamped at Hand buck.

OPERA HOUSE.-"THE LIGHTS O' LONDON."

AfTEK a successful " run" of fourteon nights, tho spectacular drama of " Youth " has bcon withdrawn from the boards of the Opera Houso, and last evening "The Lights o' London," another Drury Lane sensation, was put on in its place. It was performed with capital effect, and achieved a pro nounced and legitimate success. So far as dramatic merit is concerned, it takes far higher rank than "Youth." Tho latter play was n rather loosely arranged series of tableaux, studiously designed with a view to startling effect, while the plot bocaffio an altogether subsidiary olement. In the case of "The Lights o' London" the circum stances are different. The plot, though pretending to no great originality of con coption, is well constructed and skilfully evolved, and its incidents are both natural and striking. In fact, no playwright has had better opportunities than Mr Sims of learn ing " How tho Poor Live" in London, and the pictures which he introduces into his drama of the misery, squalor, and wrotched ness to bo found- in the great city ore as pathetic and lugubriously amusing as they are genuine. Tho play supplies the demon stration to his own published statement that "among the poor there is humour as well as pathos; thero is food for laughter as woll as for tears; and the rays of Uod's sunshine lose their way, now and again, and bring light and gladness into tho vilest of tho London slums." An outline of the story may be briefly sketched. Harold Armitage, an only son, marries the penni less daughter of his father's lodgekeoper, and of course is disinherited in favour of tho villain of the piece, his cousin, Clifford Armitago. Tho young couple Hue to London, where they are reduced to destitution. They then return to their nativo village. Harold interviews and quarrols with his proud but still attoctionato father, who, unknown to anyone, has revoked his will again, leaving everything to his son. Clifford, fearful of a reconciliation between father and son, robs and assaults the old man with the aid of ua accomplice (Soth Preene), Harold is charged with the doublo orime, and, on the perjured oaths of his two enemies, is consigned to gaol. After three years he oscapes, is befriended by a travelling showman and his wife (Mr and Mrs Jarvis), and, under shelter, reaches Lon don, and rejoins his patient young wife. In the modern Babylon he runs the gaunt let of police, detectives, and cousin, and becomes reduced to the lowest depths of destitution. In the meantime Clifford and Preone disagree, and the former in & desperate moment hurls his clownish ac complice over Regent's Park bridge. Harold, who happens to be sitting shivering on the river bank with his fuiutingwife in hip arms, S lunges into the rescue, and saves the rowning man. Clifford, elated with fancied success, shortly afterwards runs his quarry to earth, and Harold, after a fierce struggle, is arrested as an escaped convict. At tho critical moment Preene ap< pears at tho polico-^tatian, confronts and denounces his would-bo murderer and quondam aoeompliee, us well as his daughter's seducer, and establishes Harold's innocence. With this picture of baiilod vice and triumphant Tirtue, the play, after having been carried through five acts or elevon tableaux, taocomingly ends. The scenic effects are quite aa realistic as those of " Youth," and the oha.nges are made very skilfully, although last night ono or t\vo slight unforeseen hitches occurred, There is, too, a very long list of characters, and quite a small host of auxiliaries, with whoso assistance the London street scenes are very realistically portrayed. The exterior of Marylebone workhouse, with the frequent arrival of waifs, depicting every imaginable stage of raggedness and penury; the Slips at Regent's Park by moonlight, with the snow lying thick upon the ground, and the "dossers" being roused up from their chill slumbers, and "moved on" by duty-struck ''members ay the foorce;' and finally, "the Borough" on Satur day night, with the movement and din, of competing "costers," all serve to recall scenes which Mayhew and Sims him self have rendered only too familiar to the reading public, A very different phase of life is delineated in tho tableaux which re« present Armitago Hall and "the Haw, thorne's" at St. John's Wood, whitht r Clifford Armitago has lured away and led to shame the daughter of his co-partner in crime. The management have certainly given a. very effective mounting to a drama of striking character and wholesome tendency. As for the acting it also is successful. lii fict, the Company as a whole appear to greater advantage in this play than in " Youth." Mr Frank Cutes, as clovor a jeune premier as there is in these colonies, carries off first hqnours. He seems to feel as he certainly looks tho part, and he im^ roTts to it the manliness, the tender ness, and the spirit which it calls for. There is nothing '■'• stagey" about his im- Eprspnation, and ho cjelivers his lines v i,th ne effect. From some actors a burst of sentiment meroly provokes laughter but in Mr Catos's part there is none of that obtrusive self-consciousness or conventional Stage mannerism which would afford oc casion for such a d.ispla.y from the audience. His Harold Armitage is a natural and oon sistent portraiture. Mies. vVatte-Phillips as Boss Armitago, Harold's young wife, also made a "hit." She manifested decided histripnin talent, and shared in the" honqurs of tjie eyoning. Mr H. B Walton and Mr W.' G. Carey, as Clifford Arinitqgo and Seth Preene respectively, both played so well as to seouro thp hearty gxeerationg of tho highly emotional '<gods.;" while Mr J. R. G,reville, as Joseph Jarvis., thp travelog and kind: hparted showman, and Miss Anstead, ns " Liza," his no less good : naturef} wife(beth in tho "legitimate" ljnp), supplied the lien's share of the Rumour of tho pjece. Mr, ■folano, as Philosopher Jack, a coster monger '.' up to snuff," also contribute^ his share, the three portraitures being highly diverting. Miss Fitzroy made a pretty aiid coquettish Hetty Pr9en,e, pqstumingthppart very tastefully,»m}'Mis,s (M f# justice to the small part Qt Sliafcc~speft.ro Jarvis, besides siflgjng with fealing the titular ballad, ''The Lights o' London,'1 at the beginning of tlie perform manee.' Mr Hodsori as ladgekeeper and detective, Mr Cathoart as squire, Sir Haiv oourt as Boxer (a dosser), and MreWool dridge.as Sal (his wife), and Master Walsh as Tim (a waif), also, deserye recognition for capital impersonations. The play will be repeated to-night, and should quite outvie "Youth" in popularity and financial suQcess. It is really well worth seeing.

The complimentary benetit to Mr R. Wi Soeais taJ?eß place in the Opera Hquso on tho ?fth May next, aiid promises to bo one of the musical successes of the season, Thp Waitemata Mlnatyelg will open the proceedings with a phatp per-: fortnanoe, after whjoh. there will be 4 mis pellaneou.fi concert', to be followed by Offenbach's oomlo Opera, "The Barber of Bath," which has never yet been performed \ in this city.

CABLEGRAMS.

BY CABLK.-COPYMGHT.]

(Rkutkr'h Tklkobams.)

ANOTHER SPANISH REVOLUTION

THREATENED.

Shocking Outrage-Railway Bridge and

Train Wrecked.

Madrid, April 27.—Widespread plots of a revolutionary character have been diH covered in various parts of thiscountry, and the information which has reached tho authorities shows that plans for an extended rising are being rapidly carried into effect by the leaders of the conspiracy. A serious disaster occurred at Ciudod-Real. While being crossed by a train the railway bridge over tho Guadiano was precipitated into the river. Many passengers wore killed and a largo number severely injured. It was sub sequontly found that tho buttresses of the bridge had been cut through, thus causing the catastrophe. It is believed that the agents of the revolutionary party were the perpetrators of the outrage.

[HI'KC'IAL TO HKHfiS ASSOCIATION.]

(Received April 29—11.45.) Sir F. D. 801 l and tho French Con vict Question. LONDON, April 28.—Sir F. D, Bell will shortly proceed to Paris to interview M. Favre, the French Under-Secretary for the Colonies, on the recidivistes question. Lord Derby's Views on Federation. Lord Derby states privutely that he is anxious to legislate in favour of federation, but cannot do anything in the matter until some of tho colonies sanction the result of therecent Conference at Sydney.. The Colonies and the Suez Canal. London, April 26.—Mr Childers in his Budget speech stated that he was unwilling to officially invite the Australian colonies to nominate a delegate to represent them on tho Commission to consider the pro posed alterations in the working of the Suez Canal. Six Australian wheat cargoes which have not jet arrived have been sold at an average of 40s 6d. Those arrived have realised 425. The rumours from Pekin that Prince Kung, late First Secretary of State, had committed suicide in consequence of his having been publicly degraded,is denied. Dynamite In Germany. An attempt has been made by the anarchists to destroy the statue of "Germania" (which was unveiled at Niederwald in September last) by means of dynamite. It has been ascertained that an attempt was made to destroy the statue the day It was unveiled by the Emperor William, but it failed, owing to the heavy rain falling. Amendment of Cricket Bales. London, April 22. At a meeting of tho Marylebone Club last night, Lord Harris moved his amendment on rulo 10, tho object of which is to pre vent unfair bowling. The motion was adopted, and the rule amended as pro posed.

POLICE COURT.-This Day.

[ Before Messrs J. L. Prime and Francis Magult c, Justices.]

Druvk, —Four persons were punished. Alleokd Offence.—James Burke and Win. Coppell were charged with riding in a carriage on the Auckland and Onehunga Railway without paying their proper fare, anil the former with using au offensive epithet, to wit, "Shut up," to Joseph Hardwick, station-master. —Mr Tlieo. Cooper appeared for Burke, and Mr Brasaey for Coppell.—Sergeant White appeared for the prosecution, and opened the case.— Joseph Hard wick, station-master, deposed that on the 15th lie was in charge of the Racecourse station. Mr Burke got out at the Racecourse station, and he demanded the 2s extra fare. He said lie was well armed. He had something in hi 3 pocket; it might have been a revolver. He refused to pay the difference, and when ho told the man to pay the extra, he politely said "Shut up." He crossed the line and got over the rails.—To Mr Cooper : Was only in charge for that day. Mr Burkes ticket was for Ellerslie. The fare is more to Ellerslie on racing days, although Ellerslie is some dietanco further on. He said he was not going to the races, but to the Harp of Erin, He was no betting man. Was not distinguished by uniform. When told 1o "shut up" he closed at once. Ho said something about a warrant.—Michael Neville, ticket-collector, deposed similarly. Mr Burke said he had Important business to do, and he must not be delayed. Could not allow him to pass, as he had not a proper ticket. — William Stanchesn, another collector, gave similar evidence. Heard the words " shut up," not " shunt off." He did not say he was the bailiff of the Court. —Mr Cooper addressed the Bench at some length, and was particularly humourous in his remarks, alleging that it was one of those cases which even Mr Samuel Vaile could not understand.— The cases were dismissed. —Mr Cooper asked for costs.-^-Sergeant White said if costs wore allowed they would be against the police, and if such were allowed the police would be liable in every case which might break down.—Mr Cooper said there waa no reason why costs should not be charged to the police.—Mr S. Heskcth said in a similar case Mr Barstow allowed costs on his promise that he w;ould not enforce it. —Mr Cooper thought the Crown Solicitor should appear in these cases, as it could not bo expected that Sergeant White, not being a solicitor, could conduct these public cases on technical grounds.—Both cases were dismissed with costs.

(Mr. Clayton took his seat on the Bench.]

Larceny.—James Littler was oharged with stealing a gold watch and chain, value 40?, on the 27th inst,, the property of Samuel H. Birmingham, of Auckland. Mr Brassey appeared in defence.— After hearing the evidence of Mr Birming ham, boardinghouse-keeper, as to prisoner s lodging at his house, aud missing the watch, and Constable Hanson, who arrested prisoner with the chain upon him, Mr Braseey made an able defence. Prisoner's chief fault was a love of drink. As this was his first offence, the Bench tcok a lenient view of the case and orderod seven days imprisonment with hard labour.

Cruelty to a Horse, — The charge against George Leahy, junr., wse adjourned until the Ist May.

This was all tho business.

THE MARQUIS OF NORMANBY.

The Marquis and Marchioness of Nor- manby, Lord Hervey Phipps, Captain Lo Patourel, A.D.C. to tliQ Marquis, wero thro,ugh passengers from Sydney {or San Francisco by the mail Bteainer Australia, which called here tQ-day. A fow months

ago the Marchioness was dangerously ill, and it. was principally em this account His Excolloncy resigned tho Governorship of : Victoria, ajthoygh liis term of oih'co would not havo oxpired fov another, ycav. Her Ladyship, who. is attended by her physician, Dr. James, is still' very delicate, but tho voyage from Sydney so far has proyod most b,on.eficia.l In evory possiblo way. About ft o'clock the car riage of His Excellency S^r WilUam Jervois, containing Major Eccles, A.D.C, drove down the'wharf for the purpose of convey ing the distinguished visitors up to Govern ment House. Hero th,e party spent tho morning and lunched, returning to the steamer for th,e purpose of continuing the voyags at 2 p.m. From here Hia tkoel lency, Lady Normanby oind suite proceed to Sa.n Frftnotsoe, where it is proposed ih^y shall vernain for shout 3 ■week, and then proceed leisurely across the Continent, sq tliat three weeks will be consumed by the pverland tour instead of tho ordinary soyen (Jftysi t>uring this time, Chicago, Niagara, and other notable places will be visited, while at New York the party will remain for about ten days, a,nd then embark fox Liverpool. His Excellency, it may be remembered, occupied the position of Governor of New Zealand for five years from Deo. 3rd, 1874, to Feb, 2nd, 1879, aftev which he was appointed to a similar position in Victoria, Ho has, we understand, no in tention of accopting any further colonial appointment, so that the visit jntt oonoluded wjtl most likely be his last to. these cities, His Worship the May or, accompanied by the Town plovk, visited the Australia at iiQon tOday, for the purpose of paying their respects to tjio Marquis '^^ Mardhjoness, but His ExoeHenoy atad l^ady Novvaanhy had left for Government House, so that tho purpose of the visit was not fulfilled,? j

AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

(L'kr R.M.S. Austualia.)

Sydney, April 24.—The barque Caßtle ton, from Dunedin, about M'liich some groundless fears appear to have existed, arrived at Newcastle on the 29th March, and sailed for Mauritius on the 21st April. —The report of the McElhone-Handsackes case was agreed to in Assembly last night. Mr McElhone affected to treat the entire matter with contempt,—Tho Gundagae election was in the nature of a surprise, and is regarded as a defeat of the Government, as Mr Wateon was championed by Mr McElhone. No rain has fallen the last two days, and the weather is again fine and warm.—The health of the Marchioness of Normanby is much improved since her stay in Sydney. Morfc and Co. are about to erect new wool warehouses at Circular Quay. Thefloorspace will amountto fouraeres.—Thecity is" at pre sent full of clergy, including eleven bishops, from all the colonies and provinces in New South Wales,—The Bishop of Sydney has decided that the collection taken at his enthronement bo devoted to obtaining a now reiedos for the cathedral.

Melbourne, April 24. Mr Sargood has been appointed Minister of Water Supply as well as of Defence. Mr Glover states that thirty thousand per sons have taken the blue ribbon in Vic toria.—The Government intend introducing a new Licensed Victuallers Bill.—At a meet ing of the Trades Congress, Mr Service, who was present, impressed the necessity of resisting the influx of French convicts and the establishment «£ a Federal Executive as recommended by the Sydney- Convention.—No match is yet made between Hanlan and Beach, as the latter re quires that Hanlan should first pay the forfeit for the Nepean match. So far matters remain in abeyance.

Adelaide,' April 24.

The second batch of elections yesterday shows a decided preponderance in favour of the Opposition.

SPORTING NEWS.

Cambridge Autumn Meeting.

Cambridge, this day.—The weather is keeping very fine for the races to-morrow. All the horses have now arrived, and the meeting promises to be the most successful ever held in the Waikato. The betting market is exceedingly dull.

The A.J.C. Plate.

The following is a description of the running for the A.J.C. Plate, the result of which Reuter omitted to cable:— Australian Jockey Club Plate, of 350 soys. For three-year-olds and upwards. Second horse, 100 sove. from the prize. Weight for age. Three miles. Mr D. S. Wallace's b c Le Grand, by Epigram — Legend, 3 years, Bst (O'Brien) i Mr J. Monaghan's br b Sardonyx, by Fireworks—Onyx, 5 years, Ust 51b

(Huxley) Mr \V. Gannon's br h Sweet William, by Yattendon—Lady Hooton, 5 years, 9st alb (Raynor)

Pell Mell, oyrs, 9st 51b (Colley), and Martini-Henry, 3yrs, Bst (Williamson), abo ran. Betting: Gto4on Le Grand, 2tol v. Martini-Henry, 5 to 1 v. Sardonyx, 10 to 1 each v. Sweet William and Pell Mell. Ag Boon aa they settled into their strides Pell Mell took up the command, and led into the straight and past the stand at a strong pace •by six lengths, followed by Sweet William, who was clear of Le Grand, Sardonyx, and Martini-Henry. They ran in tho same order to tho back of tho course, where Pell Mell drew further away, and the pace became very solid. Carrying on the running at his best paco, Pell Mell led past the stand the second time by five lengths, and Martini-Henry ran into third place. After passing Cutts'.Pell Mell began to roll about, and Sweet William taking up the running at tho back of the course led up the hill by two longths, attended by Martini-Henry, who was pulling hard, Le Grand and Sardonyx, while Pell Mell fell back last. Martini-Henry and Le Grand headed Sweet William at the home turn, and Martini- Henry tiring at the distance, the great gi n shook him off, and then stalling off a well timed run on the part of Sardonyx, won cleverly by a length. Sweet William was three lengths away, and a length from him came Martini-Henry, while Pell Mell cantered in. Time, 5 minutes 30J seconds.

The intended match between lolantha and Buckingham for l,ooosovs. a side did not come off, owing to Buckingham having gone wrong, and Mr Cooper had to for feit 500SOVS.

Adelaide Cup Acceptances.

The following are the acceptances for the Adelaide Cup of 2,500 soys j—Commotion, Sting, Pryinspan, Malua, Irishman, Ring wood, Nicholas, Colstoun, Claptrap, Little Sister, King of the Yale, Topaa, Hurri cane, Baron Mueller, Creswick, Vergy, Agitation, Ned o* the Hills, Lord Wilton, Doncaster, Conjecture, Country Boy, Gmykhana.

PONSONBY CHORAL SOCIETY

A very successful concert under the auspices of the Ponsonby Choral Society was held in the Oddfellows' Hall last evening. There was a large attendance, and the various items of the programme were most favourably received. The Society members mustered strongly, and, under the able leadership of Herr Schmitt, gave the concerted pieces with care and correctness. The first part of the concert comprised only sacred compositions, and opened with a pianoforte solo, "Rondo a Capriccio" (Beethoven), by Mrs Woolley, the Society's accompanist.' " Marvellous Works," in which Miss Culpan took the solo, was very pleasingly rendered, and provoked much applause. Mrs Upton gave a nice interpretation of the sacred solo, " Thou Didst Not Leave His Soul in Hell" (Messiah), after which the Society sang the chorus, "Awake the Harp." MUs Henderson made her debut as a soloist in "Angels Ever Bright and Fair," which wasawarded a very favourable recop tion. Miss Main sang with nice expression the solo, "O, Rest in the Lord'1 (with string quartette accompaniment), and the Society gave two other choruses, "The Heavens aie. TelUng"and "Achieved is the Glorious Work," the former being produced with excellent effect. The second half of the programme opened with Boccho rini's minuet (the violias muted), string quartette, by Messrs C. and J. Hemus, Edger, and Clough. It was a capital production, and was awarded a well-deserved encore. By request of the Committee Mrs Judson sang the new somj v Sweet Evening flour " (composed by Mr 11. T, Edger), with organ accompaniment by Mr Edger. The lady appeared in good voice, and gave a very fitting, interpretation to the selection, which was so loudly ap plaudel that an encore was awarded, and in response Mrs Judson repeated the Jast verse. Mr J, Edwards gave a powerful and able interpretation of the new song " None Can Tell," and in compliance with an emphatic oncore at its conclusion, re peated the last verso. "■ The Gatoa of the "Vest," another new song, was given bjr Miss Culpan (accompanied by Miss Main) in ex cellent style; Mr Taylor received prolonged applause for his shiging oi "The Bell- Ringor " (to which Miss Culpan played the accompanimont), and Miss McMillan gavo a spirited and pretty rendition of "The Woodnymph's Call," and although the hour \vns late an ei>thuaiastio encore followed, and wa,s responded to by the repetition, of the latter portion of the piece. A medley of airs, " The Kaleidoscope " (arranged by Messrs H. F. Edger and H. Hemus), executed by the string quartette, was a feature of the concert- tho airs, which were of a very varied character, being played in masterly and pleasing style. The Society ohoruses, "Hence Away," "Hasto O'er the 11 ills," and " With Fair Ceres," also formed interesting items in the second part of the programme, which concluded "with the V National Anthem, It is to be regretted that the piano used was a little "off oolour," but otherwise the concert was a success.

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, TUESDAY APRIL 29, 1884



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