SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

it ran witur f™B SvOning, 2.39 HIGH WATKK Jro^norrow Mprning,,f U BONSKT.-Thls Kvenlng, 4.18 "• J » ~ BITNRISK.-To-morrow Morning. H» A MOON'S AQK.—Full Moon. 9th, 7.28 BiBU.

ARRIVALS.

LAST EVENING. . Waitaki, s.a., Crawford, from Whangarei Macgregor, 5.0., Johnson", from Whangarel TO-DAY. Aurora, sch.Helandor, from Tahiti

DEPARTURES.

- - ' LABT B VENINO. "Wellington, 8.3., Farquhar, for Tauranga Glenelg, ».»., Stephenson, for Russell Weptune, s.s., Mustard, for Mercury Bay Rowena, s.s., Scott, for Mercury Bay Orpheus, BOh., Dunn, for Napier Look Out, brlgantlne, Brown, for Kaipara

TODAY. Marshall 8., brigantino, Cfoie. for Mercury Bay Penguin, s.s., Cromarty, for Fiji

IMPORTS.

P«r Aurora, from Tahiti—l36,ooo oranges, I,MO ooooanuts. Per Aurora, from Taihitl-100,000 eranges, 12 sacks coctanuts.—A. Otto.

EXPORTS.

Per Penguin, for Fiji—l7s cases koroslne, 10 ploughs, 210 cases, 30 crates and 299 tins biscuits, 600 sacks and 3 hhds, limo, 180 sacks potatoes, 88 kegs best, 10 pkgs. meal, 11 kegs butter. 90 boxes soap, 255 boxes soap, G horses, 100 sacks bats, 15 sacks bran.

Inwards Coastwise. — Liaottc, from Ihames, with 24.0*0 feet timber; Lucy James, from Waiheke, with 52 tons firewood. Outwards Coastwise. — Lizettc, for Thames ; Lizzie, for Tpirua. Tho barque Pclham nrrivetl at Groymonth fctra this port yesterday. ■ Thes.s, Macgregor arrived" from Whangarei last evening with ?3 saoks gum, 6 kegs and 5 boxes butter, 1 boxes on, and 4 tons sundries. Passengers: R«v. Grifflths, Messrs Forbes, Bright. Urecnongh, Mesdamcs Holland and Weeks.

The brigrantino Lookout, for Australia via Kaipara. sailed last evening, find thebrlgantino Marshall S. ,for Dunedin via Mercury B*y. took her departure this morning.

The b.b. Penguin left for Fiji at noon to-day with the 7 following passengers:—Moesrs Harri son, Murchio, M, KniKht, W, H. Severa, Baillie. J. H. Hutton, C. Powell, G. J. Simpson, Boehm and Cram. Meadamea Harrison, Turner, Wardel and 3 children. The 8.8. Waitalci arriVod from Whangarei last evening. Passengers: Messrs H. B. Uoble, J. Bonnet, Mareroft, Rawnsley. Huton, MoDon ald. Smith, Heath, Orchiston, Mrs Jackson,and Ifn the steerage. Cargo: Ml tons cool, 18 Backs gum and sundries. . .

*Eho «cho»ner Aurora left Auckland on-the 33rd March. Arrived at Tahiti on tho 13Th April. Had fresh S. &E. wind up to tho 9th April. From thence till arriving at Papiete, Btroag westerly winde and equally weather. Left Papiete on th«2oth April for the windward side of. the to load with oranges. Left again for Auckhuid the 2nd May. Sighted Rarotontaon the 7th of May. From ihenco till sighting tho New Zefljand Const had nothing but a suc cession of W. and S. W. winds. Sighted the Poor Knights on Ist of Juue. Calms and head winds all the way Up the coast. Passenger: Mr Janus.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

MeIboWRNI, June I.— Arrived, this morn inw Tarawera, from Bluff. London, May 31.—Arrived: Loch Fergus, from LTtWlton, sailed Fob. ft New Plymouth, tbis day .—Arrived: Hawea. from Onehunga, 2 ami. Sailed: Hawoa, for Wellington, 4 a.m. Rdbsbli* this daj-.-Arrivod: Glennlg, from Auckland, 8.10 a.m.

Our Athlete's Verdict.

BICYCLING.

JOHN Routs, Esq., champion blcyolist of Keg land and Australia, who at present Is open to • ran a long-distance race with any bioyolist f at the rliamplonsul p of the would, gives hta per sonal experience of tho valuable properties of St JacoVn Oil, as used by Win m his recent contest with Jno. Watson (or the championship o{ Australia ■ ' ■- 888, EHzabotlystreet North, Melbourne, Victoria, - »rd November, 1833. To the Editor Aucklahd Kvkntno Stab. Dear Sir,—l atslr'e tcadd ray cheerful endorse ment of tho good nfleets I have at all times re ceived from the use of 8t Jacob's Oil when in active training and racing. During say rjjeont U days' contest held in tho Molboußns.Exhlbl- Uon Building for £500 and the championship .of the Australian and adjunont colonies, it was my boon companion. I continually used U bofore and after each day's petfoiaance, ana the re duHa simply astonished me. After rlffinc for 8 consecutivo hours eaoh day, viz., from lialf-paat 2 until half-past 10, my limbs would become nora and stiff from over-exertion, bnt after hoins well-rmbbod with the oil all muscular ' pain imnediately vanished and I fol tas fresh as ever. As proof poslMve,after the contest was over, I rode 10 miles against time before a pub lic audience and accomplished it' In 6 hours 11 .minutes 45J seconds. Anothor application of St " Jacob's Oil was made, and it removed all feel ings »f NHgne and I felt perfectly fit for another race. Am positive It aideu me to winthe match, and* I shall never enter a similar contest without a bicycle and St Jacob"? Oil. '. ' I strongly advise all "wheelmen" and other athletes to give 'It a trial, and feel fully con vlncsd" thuir experiences will compare favour ably with my own. v. .; I semnin, aoar Sir, ■ • .'. ' ■ Yountruly, Johnßouh. ; ■ •» j y_ OHICKBT. '■' lit' DAVID SCOTT, Ebo,, of the firm of Messa Boyle and-SpOtt, Cricket and Football Depot, Melbourne, Victoria.—" St Jacob's Oil re lieved me at once of pain. I commend it to all footballers and cricketers." .AQUATICS. EDWAKD T-RICKETT, Esq., one of the world s greatest oarsmen.—" I havetfound St. Jacob a Oil'» aura and certain cure."

GENUINENESS GUARANTEED.

ST. JACOB'S OIL CONQUERS PAtiT.

IT CUREB RHEUMATISM, NEURALGIA, HEADACHE, TOOTHACHE, BACK ACHE; AND at.t. stmtt.aß aILMKNTSS.

A cash reward of £100 will be paid by the CHARLES A. V(WHXER COMPANY oyBAL; TLMOaB. MARYLAND, UNITED STATS of AMERJUA, PropiietOTS ol St. Jacob's Oa; or by their accredited local representatives, to any, person producing proof to\the effect that the testimonials published by Jhim in regard to BIC Jacob ■ Oil are not strictly genuine.

' ' , Whouesaud D&rot't ■ M. LEVY AND COMPANY. AUOKLAHft

Something Choice, Wholesale and ftsUul at AlCKiN'a, Tho Pharmacy, Queen-stsoct.— Pear's .10 par oenU Porp Glycerine Soap, Pear's Transparent Shaving Sticks and Cakes, Pear's Toilet CarboUo Soap, Pear's Rouge and Pearl Powder, Pear's Violet, Powder, Tear's.'Euro' Curd Soon, Belgian Koeo Soap, Belgian Opopa nax Soap,o>lsate'sC«ahmoro Bouquet Soup, Colgate's Jeckoy Club Soap, &c, &., Oenulno Eau do Cologne, thrco eiaas.

Chief Post-office, Auckland.

Mails wili. Cmsk as pndku i—

Tma Day,

For Gisboruo and Soutliern ports, por Southern

Cross, at i p.m. For"Whangaroi Heads, Pariia, Waipu, Wliah garei, Kaino, and Mangivpai, por Mao grei?or, at 5 p.m.

Wednesday. Ith inst.

For Waltftra and Southern Ports, por Douglas,

at 7.40 a.m. For Thames, por Kotomaliana, at 8 a.m. For Hqkianga. etc., pel' Ar«yle, at 11 a.m. For Tairua, por Llxzle, at 11 a.m. ForCoromandcl.-perCoromandol, at 11.30 a.m. For Fiji, Friendly Islands and Samoa, por Wui-

rauapa, at 2 p.m. Per Jlanapouvi, as folloWß :— For Russell, Kawakawa, Australian Colo nies, and United' Kingdom, via Suez and Brindiui, per Orient boat, Cor letters, otc, specially so prepaid and addressed, at I p.m. For Franco. Algeria, Aden, Seyohelles, Mauritius, Madagascar, &o. (per French Packet from Sydney), at 3,30 p.m. For money orders, registered lettors and newspapers at 3 p.m. Late letters for Sydney and Melbourne only ati.2op.rn.

For Tryphana, Port Fitzroy and AVhangapara para, per Rowona, at 3 p.m. For Thames, per Enterprise, at 5.30 p.m.

Thursday, oth Inst.

For Waiwcra, To Kapn, Craigiobnrn, Wark worth, etc., per Rose C«aoy,,at 10 a.m. Per Waihorn as follows :—

For India, China, Japan, Mediterranean Ports, and Continent of Europe, at 10 a.m. For Gißborno, Napier, Southern Ports, Aus tralian Colonies, and United Kingdom (via Suez and Brinidls. for letters, &0.. specially so propaid and addressed), at 11.20 a.m. For mosey orders, registered lettors and newspapers, at II a.m. Lato letters till 11.20 am.

a, B. BIS?, Chief Poßtmmitor. Chief Poßt-oflloe. Auckland.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

Jdne3. 1881,

Abbott's Opera HoußO-"The Child of tho Regiment," 8 p.m.

Theatre Royal — Debate, Messrs Bright and Brown. "Is the Christianity of tho Now Testa ment Detrimental to Human Progress ("8 p.m.

Mount Albert Hall—Musical and Literary Entertainment, 7.30 p.m.

Freo Public Library—Election of City Coun cillor, 9 tiU 8 o'olock.

Births.

BIQH>AM.-On Way SOU), ut Kpsom, tho wifo oi Mr Kobort Bighorn of a son.

Marriage.

WYNYAItD-MoQUIXiLAN.^On May 13, at Uoly Trinity Church, North Shbro, by tho Ilov. J. Bates, Gcoiwo Honry Wynynid, third1 son of tho lti!o Captain Glad win John Milliard Wynyard, grandson of the late Colonel Wynyard. to Anale, second daughtor of the Into William McQuillan, cordial manufac turer. Auckland, and descendants of the McQuillans, Dunluco Castle, Ireland.— Hot ton papers please copy.

Deaths.

OLARIC—At 31, St Geortfii's Road, Glasgow, on A>pril 23, Janet Clark, relict of William Orlcrsor, morclmnt, Glasgow; aged 65.—8y mail.

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

TUESDAY, JUNE 3, 1884.

For tho cans* that ladka asslstaooa. For the wrong that aeod* rosistanos. For the future In the distance. And the Rood that wo raw do.

Tin; dynamite fiends tliroaton an extension of their nefarious tactics to theso colonies. According to «n Australian telegram to day, the authorities in Sydney, acting upon information received from London, nro taking 'measures for the protection of public buildings. If this bo the return the Irish party are making for tho favourable* reception of their patriot, Mr Redmond) their sources of supply will doubtless bo cut off very summarily in Australasia. The wildest colonial Irishman will hardly sco much fun about dynamite spread indis ariminately around his own door. The ruffians who conduot this part of tho war upon the British tyrant distribute their at tentions with so much impartiality that the story "of an Australian branch of the Noble Order of Dynamiters is no more astonishing than that other sections, of the agitators should have organised bodies there. That the Government build ings in Sydney have nothing in the world to do with the Wrongs of Ireland is too fine an argument to stay the course of a dyna miter on the rampage. We havo never heard that Lord Nelson's column was another injustice to Ireland ; but we pre sume it must bo so since a canister of dyna mite h*s been discovered planted at its base, with the intention of levelling this monument of national bravery with the ground. The Houses of Parliament in Toronto, Canada, have not escaped, and why should those in Sydney or New Zealand be exempted? The office of M.H.R., if at tended by such risks, may not be quite so much sought after. £200 a year win never compensate for the chances of an un rehearsed flight through a. slate roof, how ever gorgeous the interior decorations. The blowing up of tho Legislative Chamber in New Zealand after the assembling of mem bers might, however, be a rough and ready way of Bottling a tronbleiome political em broglio, and as all the projects of thin highly-patriotic and liberal society of human emancipators are conceived in the highest spirit of benevolence, some of them may even now bs meditating a Settlement of this sort for our party difficulties.

New Zhaland, her progressive Govern ment, and her able eons hare lately boon brought prominently under the notice,of tke English people in various ways, but the latest instance of tho " puff indirect " is more conspicuous for its audacity than its accuracy. In the " Pictorial World " for 17th April last there appears a wellexe- Cuted Bteel engraving portrait, in which Aucklandera will recognise the very marked features of a citizen, and which bears the superscription—" Mr R. LaUhloy, (junr,, now in England on an educational mission for the Government of Now Zealand." The descriptive letterpress surrounding this work of art Is chiefly taken up with an ac count of the large and varied attainments of the subject of the sketch, including a full list of his newly-acquired English titles, which we have not space to recapitu late. Among his acquirements, modesty bulke no more largely than ever it did ( for there can be little doubt that the facts here detailed emanated from Mr Laishley himself. A few of these arc worthy of mention. Firstly, we are told he is an Auckland barrister, and that he " held a very prominent position In connection with State education here. He is further de scribed as the "author" of a book on " Education and Educators," which Auck> landers remember as a seriesof Greek, Latin, and other quntations fantastically arranged and. published serially in the columns of our morning contemporary. This "book," it appears, is now being "re printed by Messi; Waterlow and Son," so that the author will shortly appear in all the dignity of London publication by the Goverament printers. Mr Laishley'a "educational mission for the Government of New Zealand" is one of those things upon which English readers are better informed than the people of the colony. Certain it is that nobody nere heard of it until after Mr Laishley's departure, and even now certain members of tho Legislature are only beginning to learn that they have sent Mr Laishley on an "educational mission" to Europe. With the view of getting further light on the subject, we believe an inter pellation, will be made to the Premier or Minister of Education shortly after Parlia ment assembles. To cap the climax of Mr Laishley's achievements and credentials, the "Pictorial World" further asserts that he is " accredited to the Agent-General of the Colpny in London, in order to get facilities for executing his mission." This distinction may be taken for what it is worth, and that may be Inferred when we state that every free or assisted immigrant is accredited to the Agent-General for the purpose of getting any required information. Among the questions which will be put in Parlia ment may possibly be one with the view of ascertaining whether the price of this elaborate " puff" is to be paid by Mr RichardLaishley, junr., or by the Govern ment which is supposed to have " com missioned" him.

The election of a councillor to fill the vacancy in the City Council, caused by the retirement of Mr Harper, was proceeding to-day. The candidates were—Messrs J. C. Sharland and W. Rattray.

The Government steamer Hinemoa left the Manukan-this afternoon with a number of the Auckland members of Parliament,

It will be seen from our report of the pro. ceedings at the City South LiconjMrit' Court to-day, that tho Commissioners have decided tp jjuniflh all cases in which .convictions for •Sunday trading aro made upon- tho house •by forwltinc tne Hcenae. The vcnowal of Hcenso.to tho Army and Navy Hotel was refused, and it is likely, from wh.it trans pired, that tho Crown will share tho samo fate. All licenses aro for 10 o'clock, ex tensions not being granted.

Mr J. A. Tolo, M.H.11. for Eden, addressed a mooting of his constituents last night in tho Athen;cum Hall, East-etreet, Newtoiij and at the cloee received a vote of thanks and confidence, lie expressed him-, self strongly in favour of tho western route of railway,, and declared his intention to continue fighting under the Grey banner. A report of tho address is given in another column.

There aro to bo shipped on tho Wairarapa and stored in her freezing chambor for use on tho South Sea Island excursion—loo sheep, 0 bullocks, and 700 ducks, geese, turkeys, etc., besides lidh and milk, so that a constant supply of fresh provisions can be depended upon. The Wairarapa will tako no cargo, almost all available space having been utilised in some manner or another in order to provide special accommodation which may bo re quired by passengers during tho excursion.

Tho Thames district is ttbout to loose one of its oldest identities in the person of Mr J. VV. Walker, who has, we understand, ac cepted an appointment in connection with an Indian goldlield, and will shortly leave for Madras. Mr Walker is one of thoso men combining an oxtensivo practical ox perienco with un amount of technical and scientific knowledge seldom cqunllcd by those coucorned in mining pursuits in this colo»y. His identity with one of the most celebrated claims at Thames has attached itself to his name, and " Long Drive" Walker is known wherever tho fame of tho mine has extended.

A young fellow named Scarborough was committed for seven days to Mount Eden this morning, for pausing a cont. as a half sovereign, in payment for a Stah, last oven ing to a littlo boy, Lovi Eutdn, near tho United Sorvico Hotel. Tho 2>riHoner § leaded guilty, saying it was a mlstako, —ho id not intend to give tho cont. Tho caso, however, aa oxpluinod by Sergeant White, looked oxtromoly suspicious. Tho prisoner, on rocoiving the chango from littlo Lovi, ran away, and tho aetivo runner, discover ing the docoption, run after him. Thoro was another suspicious point in the case. He had a considerable quantity of loose silvor In his pocket, and had no immediate need for ohnnging a half-sovereign. It is hoped that his brief sentonco will favourably influence his conduct in future

Tho result of tho polling yesterday for the election of two city auditors proved to bo in favour of Messrs W. L. Mitchell and M, S. Leorn, who havo accordingly boon de clared duly elected. Tho statement of tho poll woe as follows i—W. L. Mitchell, 1121 ; M. S. Lcofn, IH9; T. L. White, KSO ; Fred. Nutter, 134; Mark Rawlinge, 94; W. Paul, 04 ; J. Milne, 55.

Among patents applied fcr aro tho follow ing by Now Zealand inventors :—1). N. F. Garnlor> medical electrician, Auckland, for a galvano-olectric satchel ; James Teos, Oamaru, for an improved fencing bnico; John Watt, Sawyer's Bay, Duncdin, for hydro-incubators; and Win. Wilkinson, Kaikorai, Duncdin, for a wirobarbing machine.

Tho Government, though intimating thoir intontion to control the expenditure of Thames Hospital, aro(says tho "Advertiser" of yesterday) displaying an Unpardonable remissness in tho forwarding of fuuds wheroWith to dofray tlio espouses of man agement. The Committed havo not rocoived any remittance sinco tho Covmnmunt con trol was asserted, and tho salarios of tho ollicialsaro now three full months in arrears. Tho Premier, when at the Thames, pro mised his immediate attention to tho matter on hia arrival at Wellington, but appears to have either forgotten or disregarded his pledge

Tho ovidonco in tho action, Hill v. Ruth, was taken yesterday in tho District Court, and occupied tho Court tho wholo of tho day. Mr Tolo for plaintilf, Mr Thoo. Cooper for defendant. Tho plaintiff and his witnewos ondcavourcd to show that tho work was dono according to specifications ; tho defence was a donial, and tho architect had refused a certificate. His Honor considered It a ques tion of arithmetic, and rosorved judgmont to give him time to investigate tho figures.

Tho fortnightly mooting of tho Sir Henry Havolock Batid of Hopo was hold last even ing in the school-room, Aloxandrn-streot, Mr A. Weir presided, and in a pithy but forcible speech Advocated tho advantages of a strictly temperate life. Instructive addresses were also dolirored by Me.snrn Goldio and Koetlqy. Songs woro con tributed by Messrs Townsena, Jonkin, and rooitations by Misses Battensby and Wright. Miss Annio Carlaw was successful in the " Auction," a humorous pioeo which, was highly relished., Readings wore given by Miss Carlaw and Mr larko. It was announced that the second anniversary entertainment would bo hold on the 16th of June, particulars of which will appear in tho Star. A numbor of pledges were talcon last evoning, and the meoting was closed in the usual way.

Dr. Langdon is gazetted a public vacd nator for Jflelonsvillo district, and Mr John Thomson us Clerk of tho H.M. Court at Cambridge and Clerk of the Liconsing Com mittees for Tamahero, Pukokura, and Cam bridge

The monthly meeting of tho Acclimatisa tion Socioty was hold tllis afternoon, thoro being present-—Mcssfs A. Bull (Chairman), J. Burtt, Jas. Russell, and T. Macffarlano. The financial statement for tho month was submitted. It showed an expenditure of £68 10s 2d for tho month, leaving a balance of £61 9s 4d. In answer to a question, the Secretary stated that he oxpectod to receive a sum of £450 in respect of liconsos, while the subscriptions would yield £50 addi tional. It was agreed to expend £25 in tho procuralof brook troutovafromChristchurch, as well as £25 worth of brown trout from Otago. Reports were received from the ranger, Constable Scott, and Mr H. Williamson re convictions for broaches of Afiimals • Protection Act. After somo desultory discussion upon the failure of game this season, and tho inadvisability of importing at present moro birds from Am.oripa. The ordinary accounts were passed for payment and the meeting ended.

An influential meriting of the residents of Kingsland and Kingsland Road was hold at Mr Piper's house, when Messrs J. Pago and Robert P. Robinson were added to the Bridge Committee. The gentlomon of tho Bridge Committee Were appointed a per manent or Vigilance Committee, with power to add_ to their number, for tho genoral supervision of all matters pertaining to tho interests of the residents of Ivingsland and Kingsland Road, Mount Albert. The mem bers of Committee to wait on tho respective Boards, Arch Hill and Mount Albeit, ask ing permission for the construction of a foot bridge; £31 9s has already been raised for the said work—Mount Albert Board being only requested to form and metal the road at the approach on their side, while Arch Hill only steps ap Commercial Road Hill. It was also agreed to draw the latter Board's attention to an obstruction of a fence 6 feet more or less on Commercial Road. A memorial has been numerously signed for presentation to the trustees of the Mount Albert Board re cutting down the bill at the approach to Kingsland station, Kingsland and Commercial Road.

At an adjourned meeting pf H. A. H. Hitehens creditors to day it was proposed by Mr Neumegen and seconded by Mr Gould (for Mr Hatswoll.) "That 7s Gd in the £ be accepted, payable at 4, 8, and 12 months, debtor to have full control over his estate and proprietary business for carrying out the terms offered. All the creditors present except Mr Suell (proxy for L. D. Nathan and Co.), voted for it, thus repre senting a total value £381 14s 3d. Mr Suell voted againat it saying that he was sorry he had to do so. As L.D. Nathan and Co. represented £624 14s lOd, the motion was thus declared to. be lost. Mr Neumegen proposed that Messrs Nathan and Co. should be interviewed and asked if they would accept the resolution. Mr Snoll remarked that he thought such a thing of little use until Mr Kitchens had withdrawn the very incorrect statements he had made and which had been published- concerning Messrs Nathan and Co. He had said, for instance, that they had charged him 10 per cent, on overdue accounts, whereas they had only charged 8 per cent., while the arrangement for the agency was made pre vious to the fire, as he could- swear, the debtor's assertion to the contrary notwith standing. Then he had accused L.D.N. and Co. of charging him at the rate of 120 per cent., whereas they had given him three and one-third per cent, discount. Instead, too, of having sold 400 cases of "Blood Restorer" in the South as the debtor declared he had, only 125 cases had been disposed of by him. Mr Neumegon said that he did not see why Nathan and Co. should seed to punish the creditors generally for tho drbtor's faults. Even tually Messrs Hughes andGould were de puted to wait upon L. D. Nathan &Co and submit; for their approval the rejected reso lution,and the meeting adjourned till 3.34 to receive their report.

.-fA'steamcr, most likely tho Wapwa from Sydney, yfts signalled late this^wo'riioon, anil will reach the wharf aboutjJiiJO P-m' JPha annual nitting of thjj* Mount Bdon Liboneinjj court was held at now to-day, there being prcsonfcon the Bench i—Mensrs H. Neal(Cl fl;rman), F. Lawr.v, nnd.PM'liort. Tho oaly business was 'an a^ p'ication by Mr Jas.-' Wattio for a license* for the Epsom Hotel, and as tho police report wna eatis factory, the application was granted. Tho former licensee (Mrs Gwynne) it appeared hsw lately been married to Mr Wattio.

A dingy race took placo in the harbour on Saturday afteriiori between Mcssfrs Bailey and Sullivan, and excited somO interest among tlioso connected with boating. The distance- was about two "And a-h'alf miles, and the course was from the Queon-street Wharf round tho yacht Muritai and back; Sullivan met with a .slight accident at tho start and shipped a quantity of water, but lie speedily re covered hinifolf, and, by stoady pulling, overhauled and passed h's opponent, winning eventually rather easily.

To the Editor: Sir,—Soon ton o'clock will bo the hour for cloßing those places of business over which the law has supervision. I have been expecting to sue some move ment among those trades who aro free to fix thoir own hours. If tho question woro taken up energetically, ovory place of busi noss in tho city could Close on Saturdays at ton o'clock; This would assist tho publi cans ; would show tho dosiro of tho citizens to support tho action of tlie City Council, who havo closed tho billiard saloons at ten o'clock; would benefit numbers of om ploycus ; and Would materially assist in norpctuating tho ten o'clock compulsory closing.—l am, Sec, Tkn O'Clbck.

A correspondent complains : " I loft town to [jo to Onoh'unga by tho 8.40 train $.tn. on Saturday, with four children ; got by mistako into v smoking carriage-; when tho guard came through for tickets ho said I had better chango carriages at tho next station (Reinuera), which wo reached a fow minutes after. I put ono child out, and was just following with tho baby and another child, whon tho train went on again, throw ing tho three of- us down on to the platform. Tho littlo boy jumped after mo, wliilo tho train wus in motion. Tho guard whistlod, but was unable to stop the train, so I was left on a bittor cold morning ou tho plat form with four little children to wait three hours for tho noxt train,"

Tho following mining nows was recolved by telegraph from Waiorongomai this morn ing i—"' Now Find i ltoturn from battery for 4 days, ten head, fivo lead, two days, 2350hh. ; tailings, four (lays, "liozs. : total, ,'ilOozs. amalgam." "Colonist: Amalgam, four days, ton stamps, tailings, 'Mom', ; bordatiH, 21ozs. ; plates, 830zn." " Inver ness : 4f>ozs. lildwtH. rotorted gold from 10 bags. Pit tailings going through."

To tlio Editor: Sir,—Will you kindly correct a mistatcment in last night's paper in reference to Messrs Moore and Towns bond. I mot Mi- Kobortshaw, When ho asked mo could ho discount a bill safoly for i'.'iO. 1 told him I knew nothing whatever of my son William's affairs. I might also add 1 havo always paid cash for any goods 1 havo had oil them, nor have received cithor principal or interest for what I have advanced. Your insertion of this will oblige yours faithfully, RicuaAd Mooim.

The usual monthly meeting Of tho Mount Edon Band of Hopo was hold in tho school room on Friday last, and was well attended. An oxcollont programme, comprising songs, loadings, recitations, and addresses, was gone through. Since the formation of thin Band of Hopo, eomo two years ago, it has mtulo rapid strides, both in numbors of members and attendance; in fact, it may fairly claim to bo ono of tho bost attended Hands of Hopo in Auckland. Tho second anniversary (which will bo duly advortisod) will bo oolobratod in July, and already tho Committee aro bestirring themeelvos to havo a first-class programino for tho occa hion. Wo may add that tho mooting* aro open to all who wish to attend them. Tho noxt will bo held on the 27th of this month.

Tho beautiful weather experienced yes (onlay tempted many iraoplo to Mount Eden, from tho summit of which the oyo mny tako in tho many boautios of Auck land fconory. Amongst those intent on knowledge bent was n really good speci men of tho globetrotter, and he, with noto book in hand and eyo-glass adjusted, scanned everything of interest. At last, with a troubled look, ho approached two pemma who were intently gazing down tho mouth of the volcano, and dispossessed him self of tho following quory—"Ah! which or-is theor-basin, or?" "This is tho basin," was tho reply of ono, pointing down the declivity. " Lor I" ho soliliquisod, as if terribly disappointed," is that tho basin. "Yes; what did ysu oxpeot to find—a pudding-basin!" "Well, no," he replied, in an indefinite way," but I expected it to bo much largor than it is I" This was " indeed too much,'1 nnd tho conversation cloecd with tho' rojolndor, " Not large enough ! lly Jove, you'll find it large enough if you fall down !"

Tho Juuo number of tho "Church (inzotto" lw an acceptable addition to our local social literature, and is interesting in a certain degroo to all thinking peoplo, in asmuch as whatever action is taking place in imy portion of ft body corporate must moro or loss affect the wholo. This month's i-sud contniiiH two papers of Australasian interest, to ono which concwnß Now Zealand alono ; ono of tho former boing a woll writtcn though brief skotch of tho Austra lian Church from its foundation in 1783 to tho present timo, .which is deoply in teresting to tbo narrowor circlo of New Zealand also, because it record* the outcome of tho Church of this latter colony from that of tho larger and older eottled portions of those Southern region* of the world. Tho other paper alluded to contains tho utterance of the now Bishop of Sydney, Dr. Barry, respecting-the -status to which Church teaching in the antipodes should tend. This paper is a highly valuable con tribution. Tho third item, alluded .to as boing more exclusively Now Zealandish, is an interesting little ekotoh of St. Bride's Church, Mauku, wbioh was oommenced in the year 1859. It is a record of what a little band of devoted workers may accom- Slieh. The monthly record of "Homo lission," "Girls' Friorldly," "Orphan Home," " Sailors' Rest," " Molanesian Mission," and "St. Barnabas Association," togothor with" diocesan intelligence, to which is added a great number of, pickings from the writings of bur best known authors—lay as well as clerical—complete an oxcollent and readable number.

The congregation of Nowlngton Frco Church, Edinburgh, has elected as a sucr cossor to tho late Rev. Dr. Jamesßegg tho Roy. Murdoch McCaskill, pastor of the Free Gaelic Church, Greenock. Mr McCaskill is ono of the ablost Free Church ministers in Scotland.

A poor widow lost her purse to-day in Qneon-Btreot. See' advertisement and reward. To our knowledge she can ill-afford its loss. No doubt the finder will bring it to the Stab office. It will be seen by our advertising columns that Mr W. H. Webb. Oak ■House, Hobson sCreot, 1b now forming a class for tho study of tho rudiments of music, which are to bo thoroughly taught In 12 lessons for the small lea of half-a-guinea. This is a good opportunity for those who wißhto bo well grounded In the basis of a good musical education.

A clearing sale of a- bankrupt Btock of watches and jewollery isannounocd for a wook only, commencing to-morrow, premises in Lower Queen-street. Particulars In adver tising columns.

PARNELL BOROUGH COUNCIL.

The fortnightly meeting of the Parnell Borough Council was held last evening. Thero. were present:—His Worship the Mayor (Mr D. H. McKenzie,) Crs. Winks, Pollard, Ireland, Gay, Molntyro, McCabo, Mulling, and Barber!

Correspondence.—Letters wore read and dealt with as follows:—(1) From E. B. Parsons, Secretary of, the Auckland Gas Company, pointing out that some of the lamps require renewing, and asking the Council to obtain and supply six.—Referred to the Town Clerk to obtain permission. (2) From Morrin and Co., giving par ticulars of steel bells in stock. (3) From G. S. Kissling complaining that considerable damage was being done to his property by the overflow of water from the road, and requesting that a cesspit be placed where required.—Appli cation granted. (4) From J. W. Robinson, Parnell Telephone Bureau, offering to com municate with the Auckland Fire Brigade Station in case of .fire at a cost of £1 5s per quarter.—Offer accepted. (5) From the Municipal Association of New South Wales, stating their intention to introduce a bill enabling municipalities to purchase gasworks, and asking whether the borough was lit by the Council or by a private com pany . —Information ordered to be for warded.

Overseer's Report. — This document stated :—The cesspits in St. Stephen's Road have be&n put in ; men are getting on with cleaning of channels and repairs; tfae Gus Company was again breaking up streets to lay pipes!.—Received.

Several other matters of minor importance were dealt with.

SURGERY AT SEA.

Discussion by tiio Mer«antllo Marine

Association.

The newly-formed Mercantile Marine Asso ciation met in the commercial room of the ■Waitamata Hotel last evening to consider tlio advisability of taking action with refer' once to tho Court's decision in tho case Eggs v. Webster, particulars of which havo boon alroady published. Cupt. Andorson oc cupied the chair. Tho attendance was largo. Tho verdlctof the Court —thatGapt. Wobster should pay the plaintiff £100 for alleged malpractico with costs—was unanimously condemned in strong . terms, and it was generally acknowledged that tho defendant had done tho bost ho could under tho cir cumstances in his ondeavours to reduce what lie conscientiously believed to be a dislocation of tho shoulder. —Mr Gi W. Owen moved, Mr Elliott socondod, and it was resolvod, "That tho mooting expresses its sympathy with Captain Webster in tho verdict given against him in tho District Court on May 28th last." —Mr 1). Oxifty moved, and Captain Hurley seconded, "That in tho event of tho case boing rooponed, this Association do all in its powor to assist the master in obtaining, justicei"—This motion was also carried.—Mr G. W. Owen moved further, and it was agreed to, " That Uilb Associa tion having fully considered tbo evidouco in tho case Eggs v; Webster, expresses Its con demnatiou of the, verdict.'I—Mr1 —Mr . Owen characterised tHfe .decision of the jury as monstrous, arid Soiia ho was sure it would not be upheld were the cbbo to receive a new trial. —It waß also agreed, on the motion of Captain J. McKonzie, seconded by Mr D. Oxley, "That a special committee be appointed to watch tho case referred to, and, If a solioitor bo appointed, to confer with him and give him ovory assistance in thoir jrawcr."—Tho election of a committee for this purpose'was postponed till next meeting of tho Association, on Thursday evening, the sth inst.—A vote of thanks to tho Chairman terminated proceedings.

DISGRACEFUL SCENE.

Aiioot eleven o'clock this morning, several men in a half-drunken state turned out of the Red Lion Hotol and commenced to light, The scsne and the language used were of the most disgracoful nature, and a crowd of nearly a hundred parsons gathered around to witness tho revolting spectacle Tho leaders of tho row woro ireUorick Shears uiif James Rosrdon, the lattor well known to tho police, and a moot notoriously bad-character; Tho yells and noise of the spectators brought Constable Bornard to the spot, who, with tho assistance of Con stablo Collis, arrested Shears and ilcardon. At thin moment, however, a man named James Wlk-on obstructed tho con stables, and did his utmost to provont them from taking tho prisoners to the Btation, Finally tho three men wore arrested and brought to the station, several othors having made thoir escape, but who are likely to make thoir appoarauco at the Police Court in the morning. Whon at tho lock-up, Shears and Reardon wanted to have it out, but wero prevented by the police. Wilson was most offensive in his conduct, and pro tested against being soarched. The pri soners will be brought up in the morning to answer, for the outrago.

A CONSTABULARY SCANDAL.

[BY TELWIIIAPH—OWN COMtBSI'ONOENT.J

Talto, this day. A hworn information was lodged yosterday morning before Inspoctor Scannell, R.M., against ono of tho publicans for allowing gambling in his licensed house on the 28th May, between the hours of 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. It it said -that some of the police aro implicated in this matter, one being; a non-commisaioned oflicor. Tho hearing takes placo on tho 9th inst., when, it is rumoured, some startling disclosures will bo made by the informant ro tho loose manner in which somo of tho hotels are rondiioted, likewise tho apparent want of discipline among the police in Taupo.

SCINTILLATIONS.

Akotheii " spell" of fino weather. First instalment of legislators gone to Wellington.

Theological debate in the Theatre to night. Goes Against tho. Grain—Tho reaping machine.

A Parcels Post Bill is promised for New Zoala-id.

"The Child »f tho Regiment" in the Opera ilouso to-night. A big dock is to be built at Port Adelaide. Mr Campbell, of Perth Dye Works, is now in. Auckland eh a visit.

Ice half-an-inch thick at Russell; cold for the North.

Tho ship Northumberland takes 14,000 frozen sheep from Napier. Beof nt«nk is selling at lOd per lb in Adelaide. Good opening for New Zealand meat.

Major Atkinson is taking a rest prior to the opening of Pnrllaimont. Tliero was hard frost at Tauranga yester day, and ice nearly an inch thick. Stearaor Ruapehu sailed on 31st May from Plymouth for Port Chalnwa.

A now Art Gallery is to bo built In Sydney Domain. 5,000 acres of Crown land »t Wkakatane wore sold yesterday at 7a 0d per aero. The "Otego Daily Times", says the proposed Grey-Atkinson coalition ia an absurdity. Mr George Thome's action against the Government will not be heard for three weeks or so.

James Craig, a seaman on tho steamer Weka, is supposed to have been drowned at Kapler. Adelaide City Council gives £100 a year towards a Professor of Music's salary. Piako County Council will not assist in the destruction of small birds, ,

A child named Carodus has been overlain by its mother at Oamsrn. Lost night, shortly before seven o'clock, o smart shock of earthquake was felt at Blenheim.

The New Zealand football team play a match to-day against seventeen of the com bined suburbs of Sydney. The Meanee Missien Catholto property, near Napier, worth about £26,000, is shortly to be sold by auction. A cash-box containing £2/J0 was stolen the other night from Springton Hotel, 16 miles from Christchnrch, by an enterprising burglar. A large iron steamor ie presently being made at To Aro Foundry, Wellington, Rev. Dr. Bromby, Melbourne, has just been presented with an address, on the oc casion of his 75th birthday. A man named John Sinclair has been choked in Canterbury by a piece of board ing-hause beef. " Natural cause," eh ? At the Government land sale at Tauranga yesterday, land to the value of £2,337 17s 6d was sold.

Mr Larnach, M.H.8., thinks the District Railway Act a mistake, and will try to bave it repealed. The barquo Fusilier still lies on the Rangitikoi beach, and as she is not likely to be got off, all on board is being saved. Robert Reid, chief steward olthe steamer Koranai, has died at Fort Chalmers, it is supposed from an overdose of laudanum. Ho had heart disease.

A lot of 500 frozen sheep, sent frem Gis borne by the Doric, realised 7d |por lb in London.

Wool exports from Hawko's Bay last year wore equal to £34 per head of the popula tion of the district, or, excluding Maoris, to over £40 per head. The contractors for the erection of machinery at Caswell Sound Marble Com pany's works have completed the work, and the plant has been taken over. Mr Sutton, M.H.R., spoke at Clive on Saturday night, and confessed himself on the fence as to which party he would sup port. He would neither support Sir George Grey nor the present Government. The New Zealand Land and Mercantile Agency Company yesterday sold by auction at Waimate junction, 17,900 bushels barley, at from 3s 6d to 4s, all to Dunedin brewers.

A curious charge of larceny has been made at Leeston, Canterbury. The ac cused, a man named Logan, has a sister who is a barmaid at the Leeston Hotel, and wishing to compel her to give up the • itua tion, he carried off her box of clothes, valued at £20, without the landlord's-or her permission, hence the charge. For the year ending ,30th of April last, the total exports from Hawke's Bay dis trict were valued at £721,234, against £763,390 for the preceding year. The fall ing off is due to fall in price. Hugh Jones, late manager of the Great Republican, Westport, hae been com mitted for trial to the Supreme Court, Nol- Bon, for embezzlement of £4. lls (id, and divers other sums, the property of the Com pany, j

ANGLO-COLONIAL NOTES.

[ffiOM OCR tONDQN COKKESrONI)ENT.]

London, April 24, Tnwhloo's Visit.

Tue Easter recess cloned on Monday, and Anglo-Colonials who. have been out of town are flocking bank as fasb as possible I see Tawhiao left Melbourno for England by the Sorata last Sunday. Ho will, there fore, reach London just at the height of the season, and if only things aro managed properly, la suro to bo a bit of a "lion." [ Sir F. D, Bell anticipates having enough and to aparo of His Majesty. Ho is one of the few good Maori linguists hereabouts, and will naturally be expected to see the King through all official interviews. I hopo it isn't true that our old acquaintance, Sydnoy Taiwhanga, has been attuched to the mission. Ho would injure its prestigo considerably in Cortaln quarters. Many poople atill remember tho hoax of 1881, and though tho whole business was trivial enough, have not forgiven it. However, nous vcrrons, as the French say. French Convicts In Polynesia. The cavalier and sarcastic reply which M. Jules Ferry, on behalf of tho French Foreign Office, sent to Lord Granville's earnesb remonstrances against the con tinued transportation of ccnvicts to the Islands of the Pacific, has raised quite a storm of indignation throughout the length and breadth of England, The flame was further fanned by the publication in the "Times" of an extremely clover letter signed " Australasian," and now the papert are unanimous that even should it entail a serious rupture with Franco, the Homo Government must support Australia and New Zealand to the bitter end in this matter. The "Tail Mall Gazette," re viewing the question in a recent issuo, says:—" If it is understood that when once the French flag flies over any Island in Polynesia, the French Government thereby becomo possessed of an indisput able right to use that island as the dump ing ground for tho offscourings of its gaols and tho savages of its alums, Englishmen at the antipodes will provont, by hook or crook, tho htisting of the French flag over any new territories in their neighbourhood. They may be right or they may be wrong, bnt it is easy to follow the lino of thoir ar gument. They will say when once an island becomes a French colony, no foreign powor can interfere to provont its boiil" converted into a distributing contre for all the scoundrclism of Franco. Therefore wo must take very good care that no more islands in our part of the world fall into French hands. To descend from gonerals to particulars, wo may say that the prac tical effect of M. Ferry's note will be to convert tho informal understanding in favour of the status quo in the New Heb rides into a pledge of 'hands off' on tho part Of France, tho infraction of which will bo a casus belli. Thin is not oxactly the result which tho admiring critics of M. Ferry's diplomacy expect, but a littlo re flection will convince them that we are right. If they must bo allowed to estab lish a hell upon earth, with free exit towards our colonies in tho islands 'they already possess, the Australians will see to it that they possess no moro." Now Zealand Leads tho Way. The success of the lucal option experi ment in certain New Zealand cities has greatly pleased Sir Wilfred Lawson and other temperance advocates, who mean to draw the attention of the English public to tho result of the recent licensing elections in Auckland as soon as a favourable op portunity presents itself. The Liverpool " Morcury " (tho principal organ of the Liberals) contained a leading article the other day desoriptive of the working of local option in Auckland, and illustrated with copious extracts from colonial nows papers. Colonial Representatives In Imperial . . Parliament. I hopo I shall be the first to confirm tho rumours—which you will doubtless havo already heard by cable—that the Liberal party in England' moditato striking a deadly blow at tho lloufo of Lords as at present constituted, and that the plan for founding a new Upper Chamber includes a scheme for allowing tho colonies representatives therein.. Tho fact is, the country is just ripe for this very necessary step to bo taken, and if, as tho Liberals hope, the Peers throw out Mr Gladstone's Franchise Bill, a crisis must supervene, Then the Government will say to the country, " Are you going to bo masters, or are tho Lords ?"

At present very few onergetic reformers take any interest whatever in legislation, because they know that even if their mea sures paes the Upper House at all (which doesn t often happen), they will be so ridi culously emasculated as to be practically futile. Moreover, the evil influence of the Lords upon Parliamentary business extends far beyond their chamber iteelf. Cabinet Ministers do not care to be asso ciated with a failure, so that when they Bee a clause in a bill which it is hopeless to get tho Peers to pass, they erase it. The utility of many most useful measures has been seriously Impaired even before they left the Cabinet, and for no other rcaaon than the foregoing. Mr Gladstone cays ho feels too old to tackle the House of Lords, but should they reject the Franchise Bill, Mr Chamberlain, backed up by a large section of the Liberals, and supported by the country, moans to try. I neard the programme at a political dinner party the other day. I believe it is a semi-secret, but before this reaches you all will probably bo known. The Radicals say : "We do not wish to abolish the House of Lords, or alter its powers or mode of procedure in any way, but simply to reconstitute it of men of proved ad ministrative ability and experience. Half the new House shall consist of peers chosen by peers—so many for England, so many for Scotland, and so many Ireland. Tho other half the country will elect from certain eli gible persons, with the exception of the Agents-Genera] tor our great colonies, who will be peers rx officio. Tho qualification for election to the now Upper House will, as I have indicated, bo administrative ability and experience. The scheme is, of course, qnite in the rough, but, an fur us I could understand, the following wonld be eligible, viz. : All ex-Cabinet Ministers, all ex- Ambassadors, all ex-Governors of British colonies (bar specified exceptions), all men who havoheld certain high offices inlndia,all colonial statesmen who are K.C.M.G.'s, the Chairmen and Vice-chairmen of the County Boards, the Mayors of certain great cities, *c, &c, &o. I forget tho rest, but you can learn from the above that tho colonies aro morothanordinarilyinterosted in the reform. Some Radicals pretend they would like the colonies to cast themselves adiift from us altogether, but that is not the wish of bonajtde Liberals. The latter see that the age is an age of annexation, not disintegra tion (witness Germany, Italy, Austria, and, above all, Russia), and that a break-up of the Empire would irrevocably destroy Great Britain's prestige. They desire, therefoie, to weld closer the ties that bind the colonies and the mother country, and to fix the now Upper House so that (1) you may be repre sented therein; and (2) that certain highly necessary acts relating to marriage, inherit ance, and the laws of property may bo passed and rendered common to every por tion of that empire on which the Bun never setfi.

I don't know whether I havo made all this quite clear £o you. I only picked up the facts frcm conversation, but it was from a reliable source. Lord Roßebory on tbe Colonies. When Lord Rosebery started on his trip to the antipodes, I ventured to prophesy that it would result in his becoming an ardent advocateand ally of the Australasian colonies. My prediction has not waited long'for verification. On the very first occasion of his appearance in public since his return, Lord Rosebery has struck a powerful blow in your favour, and anyone who reads tho speech will see that his mind is evidently' full of- Australia and things Australian.

Sales of Frozen Meat, &o. Owing to a relaxed market, tho frozen meat ex Doric and Bombay has not fetched very good prices, the mutton realising s£d to 6d, and the lamb 7|d to 9d. The latter is just now coming in season, so that rates will probably harden. Some of the cheese ex Doris has turned «vi perfectly splendid, realising 70a per cwt.", or as much as prime Cheshire. I mean to ascertain the makers' name if I can. It is only fair it should be known, for the ordinary cheese ex Doric didn't fetch more than 56a.

,Th« current number of "Fairplay" (a Bemi-fmanoial journal) contains an exhaus tive account of the cold-air refrigeration process, showing how admirably it works on the N.Z.S. Company's and Shaw, Savill's steamers and at the Victoria Docks.

A Plymouth journal of some influence— the Western "Figaro"—winds up an ar ticle devoted to chanting the praises of New Zealand frozen mutton as follows:—"In the Karikari Valley, about five miles from Dunedin, where the Company unfleece their flocks and refrigerate the delectable and very nourishing flesh, the frozen meat costs 2|d alb iin London the average price ap pears to be 7d. Odd ! What becomes of

the odd pence? The Company fleece tho flocks, but who fleeces the English con sumers of frigified mutton ? And—to come to tho point-why do we not have a great doal moro of this superior meat at i ly mouth 1"

A New Zealand-owned Racehorse Wins.

Since Splendor, the colt owned by Mr Stead, of Chvistchureh, won the layno Stakes last spring ho has not dono much towards paying his training expenses. La»t Tuesday, however, Mat. Dawson pulled him out for the Brotby Plate (D furlongs) of 200 soys at Newmarket, and sent him to tho post so well that he started second favourite at 4 to 1 in a field of f:ur, and, ridden by the invincible Archer, won rather easily from Mr Manton's Lovely.

Mr RtaoUolvio's Presents to Auckland,

A N.Z. colonist, now abroad, writes to me that ho mot Mr Mackolvie (who, you remember, recently, presented a valuable collection of art treasures to the city of Auckand) in Paris, the other day, and, alter lunching with him at the Hotel clv Louvre, crossed over the Kite do Kovoli, and spent a most enjoyablo afternoon in the world famous picture galleries of the Louvro Palace. My friend (who is an Aucklander, but does not care to have his name mentioned) says Mr Mackolvie seems much disappointed that a suitable buiidmg has not been erected to contain his many rare and valuable gifts, and hinted that ho has already another collection stored in Europe, which would also be given to Auckland if there were only a suitable place to storo and display it. Further more, ho declares that when a building is erected he intends to' make still larger purchases for the city. My friend con siders Mr Mackelvie's wishes should at once be complied with, and that Aucklanders are very shortsighted in neglecting the matter. Ho thinks, too, that it would only bo a graceful act of courtesy to ask the donor of these magniticeßt gifts _to allow his portrait to be painted at the city s expense, and placed in tho local gallery. I certainly agree that something of the sort should be done. However unselfish a man may be, ho doesn't care to feel that he is giving to people wholly incapable of ap preciating cither tho valuo of the gifts or the generosity of the giver. Personal Notes. Mr Herbert Spencer is about to make a tour of Australia and New Zealand for his health. He will probably journey by sail ing ship, as a long sea voyage has been specially recommended. Mrfjpencer is one of the master-minds of the age, and ought to meet with a cordial reception at the antipodes. .1 understand ho feels specially, anxious to penetrate the mysteries of the Hot Lake country. George Kignold, the actor ("handsome George "), who is such a favourite all over tho colonies, has just made his appearance in London at the Olympic Theatre as the hero of Bartley Campbell's " My Partner." The papers notice the performance favour ably. W. H. Lingard (Miss Lingard's spouse) is now playing at a London Theatre for the first time for twenty years. He takes the part of the Governor "Folbach " in " Falka " at the Comedy, created in the first instance by Harry Paulton. The engravings of Now Zealand scenery which recently appeared in tho " Pictorial World " were taken from photographs lent to tho proprietors by Mr Kichard Laishley, junr., of Auckland, who may also have con tributed some of tho letterpress. This week Mr Laishley has subscribed to some of the learnod societies, and his many titles duly set forth on the first page of his pamphlet on "Education" make a goodly array, but they do not really mean much*; in fact, a simple B.A. would be worth- the whole lot ten times over. Any colonist or middle class Englishman who chooses to pay tho fees can secure fellow^ ship in these societies. The election is a farce.

Mr Thomas Russell, C.M.G. of tho Bank of New Zealand, and tho Marquis of Normanby have just been elected members of tho most exclusivo of all Anglo-Colonial Clubs, tho Empire Dr. Moran, tho new Catholic Archbishop of Sydney, has left Ireland for Rome en route to his diocese.

At tho last meeting of the Zoological Society a communication was read from Frofeesor Parker, being tho first of a series of studies in New Zealand Gchthyology— whatever that may bo.

Mr Vesey Stewart, with a view to render ing tho long-promißcd prospectus of the Ilotorna railway attractive, is getting some engravings made of tho Hot Lakes and of the prettiest places en route. When Mr Froude, tho historian, has com pleted the revision of the proof-sheets of the concluding volume of his ': Life of Carlyle " he will start on a long health trip, which is to include not only Australia but New Zealand. Mr Froude intends to spend some time in both colonies.

Mr Sidney Rathbone, a son of Mr S. G. Rathbone, the Chairman of the Liverpool School Board (or Board of Education as you call it), has resolved to settle in New Zealand, and will leave for the colony about' six weeks hence.

A Mr Bouekill, of Dunedin, sends the " Kendal Mercury" a long descriptive letter about the colony, in which he warns work ing men against emigrating, but encourages small capitalists. Query : Can you dis courageono without discouraging the pther I •The "Leeds Mercury," which occasionally touches on colonial matters, published last Saturday a carefully-written account of a visit to the famous New Zealand sulphur reserve, White Island. The article is signed " M. J.M.," and may bo attributed, I think, to a resident at Tauranga. Lord Pembroke, now quite recovered, has gone for a yachting cruise, which may be extended indefinitely eastward.

Postscript.

Losdon, April 2i, 5.30 p.m.

Mr K. Laishley has made a special trip from Paris to Antwerp, in order to have an interview with Mr Do Harven, tho Belgian official who is so anxious to promote emigra tion to New Zealand, and who has proposed himself as the first Consul to the colony. Mr Laishley talks of lecturing before the Antwerp Geographical Society. The British Queen, Capt. Wills, arrived at the Docks on Tuesday morning, April 22, from Wellington, after a passage of 46 days. Sho brings 8,000 carcases of mutton and a few cases of cheese and butter. So far, everything has been landed in good ordor. On March 27, whilst off Cape Horn, a man named Wallis (an A.B1., and a native of Australia) who was fueling the fore-top sail, fell overboard. Notwithstanding that a gale was blowing, and the ■sea running dangerously high, two boats were launched, tho first reaching the water in 3min-. 12sec. from the time the alarm was given. The boats pulled for the man, but he sank beforo they were able to reach him...

THE UNEMPLOYED IN DUNEDIN.

(by tklegraph -press association.)

Dunedin, this day.

At an open-air mooting of the unemployed, Mr Bracken, M.H.R., said he had tele graphed to the Premier on Saturday asking lor temporary work to be given imme diately, but the Premier had not had the courtesy to reply. Tho Mayor said he had also telegraphed to tho Premier yesterday morning expressing great surprise at ro ceiving no reply to nis former messago on a matter of such moment that it demanded an immediate answer. Large numbers of unemployed besieged him for work, and at the Council meeting he would endeavour to induce that body to provide temporary work. Later. The Government offer the unemployed work near Mosgiel on tho railway works, Messrs Bracken and Fish received the following reply from Major Atkinson ro the unemployed: "Greatly regret to hear that people are unable to obtain work in Dunedin. Government lias carefully con sidered the question, and are prepared to offer work at 4s por day through Mr Colin Allan, Immigration Agent, to whom all ap plications must be made. From-past ex perience it has been found that about 4s per day is sufficient for rolief purposes, in which light the work must be regarded." Mr Bracken also received a telegram from Major Atkinson declining his request to grant free passages to the North, where work is more plentiful.

This Aftebnoon.—-The unemployed bare again waited on tho Mayor, who said he would endeavour to persuade the Govern ment to give the men 5s a day.

POLITICAL JOTTINGS.

WaJiaatfi's Visit to the Seat of Go-

vernment.

[BY TJXKOIiAriI— OWH COKRESPOHDBNT.J

Wellington, thb day. Wahaniii, along with his wife and seven natives, is expected to arrive hero to morrow (Wednesday) from Wanganui, and they purpose remaining in the Empire City during the greater part of theeession. VVaia nui is anxious to see how Parliament Is con ducted, and it is rumoured that he has some intention of aspiring to Parliamentary honours at next election.

A Postered Premier,

Major Atkinson is go pestored by office seekers that he has deserted the Govern ment Buildings, and does his work at h» residence.

IMPORTANT LEGAL DECISIONS.

(BY TELEOIUI'II. — I'KKSS ASSOCIATION.)

Wellington, this day. In the Appeal Court on Friday, several judgments were given. In. the case of McLaren v. Walker, the appeal was dis missed with costs ; in Booth v. Eagle, the appeal was dismissed with costs, and in Kegina v. Birth, the conviction of the Court below was quashed. In Wilberfoje v. Try Again Gold-mining Company, their Honors agreed with the judge in the Court below that all turned on the question whether the forfeiture o£ shares onder tbe 54th section of the Mining Companies Act, 1874, was or was not optional with the Com pany, and the question whether theiancuage of thestatute was nottobeconstrued literally. The Court below held that appellant was not liable to sales made after forfeiture had taken, place. Judgment would be for appel lant \yith costs in this Court and tjie Court ■ below.

MINING NEWS.

(FUOM OUK OWN CORRESPONDENT,}

Thames, this day. Martha Extended (Waihi). —The man ager has banked the payablo return of 125 ozs. retorted gold, produced by 500 ton ft general dirt. Tho battery has not been fully employed during the month, owing to. the scarcityof water. ■>;■■- :■;)

Dart. —The monthly retorting took place' yesterday, and eventuated in tbe remu nerative yield of 232 ozs. retorted gold from 156 load* of quart 2. The block on K0.;2 reef, which is now exhausted, has furnished crushing dirt for the last six months, during which time it has produced 1,864£6z5; gold. Deep Level Ckosh.—The battery is en gaged upon a parcel of quaitz from the in termediate workings on the footwall and hanging-wall branches of No. 2 reef, which promises to yield about an oemce per load. A trial let of five loads from the large reef at the 640 feet level gave 3| ozs. of amalgam, which produced an ounce of gold or 4. dirts. per load.

CUSTOMS REVENUE FOR MAY.

(BY MXEORAPH —FBESS ASSOCIATION.)

Wellington, this day, . The total customs revenue collected in th» colony last mouth was £106,301 aa against £11S,C?!I foe the corresponding month e5 last year. The principal amounts collected were;— Auckland, £24,440; Wellington, £18,185; * Lyttelton, £13,409; Donedia," £29,516. All these four places shew a de creaso on the corresponding meath except Wellington. The beer dutylast month war £4,219, while on the corresponding month of last year it was £4,470; Last raenth Auckland contributed £876; Wellington, £332 ; Christchurch, £875; Dunedm, £987. No return of Customs revenue (?) has been received, but this is not likely t« be large.

SPORTING NEWS.

Melbourne Cup Nominations.

[rector's telegram.]

Melbourne, Monday. The following horses have been entered for the Melbourne Cup :— ' . f ■ MELBOURNE ENTRIES. Anglesey, Bonne Fortune, Claptrap, Forward, King of the Gipsies, Mentor, Robert the Devil, Ringwood, Stockwell, Sirocco, Welcome Jack' (Wagner's), Beeswax, Frenchman, Thunderbolt, Meteor, Flurette, Raaames, Comerine, Victress, The Broker, Duration, Liverpool, Commetion,. Moroney, Oudeis, Boolca, Catania, Ferryman., Lo Grand, Malua, Merimu. Reginald, Bheeln, The Plunger, The Maid, Landßborough, Andes, , Golden Butterfly, Motal. Paginlnl, Hawthorn, . Livingstone, Plausible, Hippogrif, Blink Bonny. Stafford, Kxmlnßter, Adelaide, Britisher, Capri, Cbuckstor, Hurricane, Little Bister, Merman. Off Colour, Signor, Bubors«, Too-too, Vernet,. Cupola, Chloe, bheet Anchor, Bcnd-or, Eekotoo. Silver King, Marshal Ney, Skipper, Anchorite, Coningsby, Rufub. Bumble Bee. ADELAIDE ENTRIES,' : •: :<'' Country Boy, Dirk Hatteralck, Napier, Bir. Garnet, Conjecture, Lord Wilton. Guesswork. ■■ Elocution. Sardius, Ned of the Hills, Lavington, Helene, Vorgy, Illusion, Agent. SYDNEY ENTRIES. ■'-,':-''. Vi King's Own, Brown and Rose. Cornet, (Favo, Kathleen, Martini-Honry, SlrModred.Heroulcs, Wallangra, Sir William, Hastings, Tremmdo, Tomboy, Bristol, Noplcallana, Normanby, Coir. Honeydow, Bargo, First Demon, lolunths, Lord Clifden, Morceau. The Jewel, Willeroo, Rauid, Princess Lome, Cracker, His Worship, Princ6 Imperial, Phil Athol, Privateer. Gipsy King. . Buckingham, Despot, Garflold. Jessie, Hllltoji. Lord Exetor, Recovery, Warwick. Troy, M&gunu Moore, Wing, Tcmpe, Manrico, Battalioß, Old Gold.Cairngorm. Mki4BOorne, this day. The total number of horses entered for the . Melbourne Cup is 134. For the Champion ■ Race 46 horses have been entered. Tho entries for the Caulfield Cup are not yet complete. ' . ;', !

The A.J.C. Spring Meeting.

Sydmby, this day. 1

Eighty-one horses have been'entared for? the Great Metropolitan Stakes to be tuh;' for at the A. J.C. Spring Meeting.

ABBOTT'S OPERA HOUSE.

The new dramatic season which hue been in augurated at Abbott's Opera House promises to be a most successful one. Thore waa a Rood attendance last night, and the "Child or tins Regimont" was presented quite as satisfactorily as on the previous evoning. Miss Carry Nelson, who takes the leading part of Josephine, is a clever and versatile actress. Her impersonation of the piquant little vivandiero in the first act was exceedingly good, while in tho second act her ntipoarance as Iho hoydenish girl who wag to bo convorted into an accomplished young lady t proved conclusively that sho possesses consider able talent. Her grotesque attempts at "graco, culture, and refinement" convulsed the audienco, and in fact proved to be tho most. attractive portion of the per formance.' Miss Nelson's rendition of the , numerous that were given were good, and showod her to possess vocal powers of no mean ordor, Mr James McFadycn, who takes the part of Sergeant Scnlado, makes the most of nn important role. It is hardly necessary to say that Mr Frank Gates, who was such a favourite during tho "Youth" season, acquitted himself creditably in tho part of the amorous Tyrolean peasant, who ncoks relief from love's t roubles on tlio battle field and wins distinction. Bis duet with Miss Nelson was ono of tho best things ot the evening. Mr Oscar Balfe played thel)uke V exceedingly well, while praise is also due to Miss Lucy Ashton nnrt Mrs McGowan, both of whom were wrood in their respective parts. The musical absurdity of "The Youth Who Never Saw a Woman " was most laughable, and met with duo appreciation from the audience. To-night will bo tho last production of the present bill "Meg's Diversion," with tho burlesquo of Aladdin, is announced for to-morrow.

POLICE COURT.-This Day.

(Before Messrs Primo and Tonks, J.P.'f.)

Drunk.—-Three portions were punished for this oflonco.

A Cent.—Samuel Scarborough was charged with obtaining by false pretenco, to wit, a coin called a cent., at the samo timo asking for change for half-sovernign, tho property of Levi Baton.—Prisonerpleadedguilty.butnotfcnowtag at tho timo that he had given the cent, instead qt ' the half-Bovereib'n.-Sergeant White Baid the prisoner had a cent, andfialf-sovereign, and he tendered the cent, in payment for a Stab and received 9s 3d in change. He thought, how-: over, that prisoner must have known that he . had given the cent., as he was very anxious to get tho change, and when he got it he ran awar, followed by the little boy who sold the news papers-Prisoner said it was quite a mistake.— 'ihe Bench said it was possible that he bid made a mistake, but as he had pleaded guilty, he must go to prison for seven days. • .Temporary Insanity.—John Anderson was suffering from excessive drinking, and re manded for seven days. STAR\iNG.-Wm. Brook, an elderly roan, was charged under the Vagrant Act with having no viable, lawful means of a livelihood Sergeant White said the man was picked up In the street this morning in a miserable and filthy condition. Ho had been sleeving lately in a stable, and was apparently without food or home. He would ask for a remand in order that he might receive necessary attention.—Remanded for a week.

Unregistered Charles Bell pleaded entity to tailing to register the birth or tSa onUd/Slori--- Mildred, born October 21, X883.-B"ined 5s arid costs.

This was all the business.

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, TUESDAY, JUNE 8. 1884.



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Mr W. H. Webb's social reunions com mence oh Fridaynext, and willoontinuo through out the months of June, July, and August, the season closing with a fanoy dress ball. The dancing will be interspersed with high-class vocal and instrumental music. The number of tickets are limited, and must be obtained on or before next Wednesday. Mr Webb's namo is a sufficient guarantee of the high tono of those socials. Tickets can only bo obtained from Mr Webb, Oak House, Hobsonstreet. Perambulators and carpets, reversible bicycle wheel and other kinds ot peran:bulators just opened from £1 to £7. New designs in Brussels- and tapestry carpets. Furoiafi your house throughout from Garlick and Cranweirs ' City Hall Furnishing Warehouse, Qucen-Btrect, —[Advt.] !