SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

HIGH WATER.

AUCTTLAKn-Thta afternoon, 210; to-morrow mSsS&^lteAi*-Thls aftornoon, 4.50; toKA%TAiIT A nf-Thißaft oTnoon,s.so;to-mor row morning, G.2j.

Sunrise.—To morrow morning—6.sl. BITNHKT.—This eVCnlnfr-5.2. „-„„ ,„ Moon's Age.-New Moon, 15th, 2.33 a.m.

ARRIVALS.

LAST EVENING. Saxon, schooner, Martin, from lyttelton TO-DAY. Gairloch, 8.8.. McArthur, from JJtonteu Oamaru, brigantino, Richards, from Ravotonf?a

DEPARTURES.

LAST KVKNINO. Clansman, s.s., Furquhar. forTaurnuga Janot Nicoll. s.s., iluttou, for Rarotonga

IMPORTS. Per Oamarn—l.soo crates oranges.

IMPORTS.

Per Saxon: 350 bags Hour. 150 sacks oats, 30 sa»ks beans, 2SG saoks wheat.

EXPORTS.

Por Janot Nicoll—lo6 bags rico, 30 oases sal mon, 80 bags sugar, 100 cases korosine, 30 drums oil to iboxes soap, 10 kegs beef. 50 cases moats, 30 coils wire, 55 pkgs biscuits, and sundries.

Inwards Coastwise.—Ghost, from Pakiri, with 19 logs; Nellie, from Whangapoua. with 30.000 feet of timber; Tokerau, from \V angn inuta. with 290 dors gum; Morning Light, from Great Barrior, with 10 tons firewood; Mmnohu, from Uusscll, with 92 tons coal; Moehan, from Omaha, with 19,000 toot of tlmbor nnd 2.000 shingles.

Outwards Coastwise. — Krlcmhildn, for Whangaroa: Waiapu. for Meroury Bay and (Jlnborno; Ghost for Whangapoa: Nemo, for Whungapoa: Morning Light, for Tairun; Moohau, for Omaha.

The sohoonor Sybil hua boon docked for an overhaul.

Tho barque Kxcolslor left Oamavu yesterday With cargo for this port.

Tho as. Gairlooh arrivod from Manukau this morning, after a fair weather passage. The brigantino Doflanco arrivod Tfr Sydney from Melbourne on Thursday last.

The shoonor Saxon arrived from Lyttelton la9t eveniDg aftor a rormirkablo voyajto, par ticulars of which appear in another column.

Tho s.s. liln/rarooma should arrive nt Manu kau from Southern ports on Sunday morning, and the s.s. Kotomahana in this harbour from Melbourne via Southern portsabouOO a.m. on Monday.

Tho s.s. Janet Nicoll loft for Rarstonga last ovoning, with general cargo and tho following passengers :—Messrs K. Kxha'm. C. A. Kdon borough, D. J. Kinchorn, A. H. Compton, P. H. Mason. H. and K. Nicholas, 1). Young, K. and A. Nicholas, Prince Makea, and 4 natives.

Tho brigantine Oamaru arrived from Earo tonga last evening. She left Auckland on March ■J3ra, arrived at Karotonga on April 12, left again for Auckland on April 17. with modorate eas torly wind, which continued until April 22, then had light variables from S.W. to S.E, until May 2nd, when a heavy gale set in from S.S.W., which lasted for throo days, during which ship was hovoto: then had moderate southerly winds till arrival.

Tho N.Z. Shipping Company's Kaikoura. to loavo Lyttolton for London on May 12tb, tikoa the following passongcrs from Auckland: Saloon :Mr Kdwin Harrow, Mr Froderiok Maunsoll. Second : Rev. G. Arrequy, Thomas Kossiter. William Kossitor. Stoerago : Alex ander Gibson, James Gibson, David Tosh, Mr and Mrs Islos. Tnouias Thomas, Uichard Saltor, Patrick Moriarty, John Noonsn. David Blcin, William Wright, Georgo Long, Thos. England, John Fletcher, George Elton. William Wright, Jean la wren.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Wellington, yestoiday.—Sailed: Rotoma hinu, for thoMorth. Passengers for Auckland —Mrs Miller and family, Messrs Catauach, Taylor, Boatlo, Cherrot, Atkinson, Hudson, Kraser, Handipede, Me Donald, Lull', Moss, Jacobs, and Graham,

Port Chalmehs, yesterday.—Sailed: Oma pore, for Northern ports.

COMMERCIAL.

Evening Star Office, this day,

Mr Arthur's salo of a bankrupt's stock of ohoice jewellery recently purchased in Mol tnurno attracted a large concourse of tho puM- 0 to his auction mart this morning, nnd although the bidding was spirited most of the goodi went cieaplr. Some English levers were knocked down for so lew a price as 20s or 22s Gd, and a la'ly's double-case gold lever was quitted at £2 Is. pipea brought from 2s Ed to 4a ; Silver mqunted Rreenatones, from 4a to 4s Cd, nail gold-mounted greenstones, from 93 Cd to 103. The bulk of tho woods were disposed of at prices much lower thun those quoted by the trade. As there is a large and valuable assort ment of goods still on hand, the sale is to bo continued on Monday, commencing at 11 a.m.

Messrs Carbink9 and Taylor's report of their Friday's sale is as follows:—A fair altend aice of buyers, and bidding fairly brisk, pjult-y : Fowls, fat. from Is Sd to 2a 7d; young do, 13 2d to Is Gel; ducka, is 7d to 2s 2d; turkeys, 33 6dtoss6d; geese, 3s 3d to 4b 6d; pigs, suckers, 2i 9d to sv|; do., medium, 8s to 118; rabbits, Is Cd; canaries, Gs to 7s Gd; gold tinohea, 2s. Frnit (local): Apples. 2d to 2Jd per lb. Produce: Potatoes (good), £3 IPs to £3 19a per ton; pumpkins, ss; picmolons, ss; ealt butter, 7Jd; cljee=e. 2Jd to sd; bacon, 7d and 81; oats, 2s 6d and 2s !)d per bushel; wheat. 3s; bran, fta; sharpß, Hi Gd: onions, lid; cab bages, 23 6d p:t sack; chaff, 2s 6d and 3s ptr sick. Groceries: Tes, la 3d to Is lid per lb; suzar. 3d per lb; flour, lls per 100; oatmeal, 14s (id per 1001b; rice, 2Jd ; starch, 2Ji ; corn flour, 5d ; Vinegar, 6s per doz ; candles, BJd to Old ; keroseno, la 8d per gallon; soap. 8e Gd per bix ; bisouits, I Jd to Sd por lb ; confectionery, 61; jams, 63 per doz. The violins, fancy goods, furniture, drapery, &c., sold well.

Messrs Vaile and Bradlky report prices ob tniaed at their produce sale yesterday:—Apples, IJ4 to 3d; pears, 2Jdto 2:] d; potatoes, 3s Id to 3s 64 per cwt .lacks. 6d each extra; onions, id to Ud: ohceso, second quality, 3:|d; chaff, 2s 3d to 2s 5d per sack; section honey, 6d; oats, 2s Id bushel; candles,' Broxburn Globe wax, BJd to Sjil; spring chioks. 2s to 23 Id each; ducka, 4s Cd PCI pair.

Chief Post-office, Auckland.

Maim wax Close is undkb- For Thames, por Rotomaliana, at 9.30 a.m. For Waitara and Southern ports, por Rowena,

at 11 am. " , , . ~ „„ For Coromandel. por Coromandol, at HjoO a.m. For Waitara and Southorn portß, por Orotl, at

FoV'Russoll and Kawakawa, por Rotoma-

For Tauranga, Rotorui, and Opotlki, por Wollingtcn. at 5 p.m. For Russoll, Kawakawa. Wliangavoa, Herds Point, and Mongonui, per Clansmau at J

For^'whltianni, Uppor Mill, and Tairuo,

por lona, at 5 p.m. For Mangawai and Kalwaka, por Ruby, at a

For Taranaki and Southern Ports, por Rlnga rooma, at 5 p.m. TUKSDAY, 12th Ulßt. For Waiwora, Kawau, Omaha, and Matakana, por Roso Casoy. at 10 a.m. For Giaborno, Napier, and Wellington, por Suva, at I p.m. For Wbungaroi Heads, Parua, Waipu, Whan garol, Kamo, aud Mangapai, por Waituki, at 5 p.iH. Tuesday-, 2Gth inst. For Navigator Islands, Sandwich Mauds, United Statoß of Amorlca, Canada, British iMumbla. Contral and South Amorlca, and Itritleh and Foreign West Indies, at 1 p.m ; For United Kingdom aud Continent of Korope, at 1 p.m, Money oraurs, 11.30 a.m. KflSrldtored lottors and newaoapers. at 113 a.m. Ln>e letters, bearing an extra fee of slx- POECO In addition to the postage, will bo io:oived by the Mall Agont on board tho steamer up to tho time of Bailing. Thin mall will bo duo In London on Friday, July 3,1885. S. B. BISS, Chief Postmaster Ohlßf POSt-OfflOU- Annklon.l.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

May 9, 1885.

Opora IIouso—" Lovo or Monoy," 8 p.m. Y.M.C.A.-KvangolicalSorvico, 7.30 p.m,

Notices to Correspondents.

J.B.—Wo quito agree witli tho justioo of your complaints, but to publish your lottor would only bo giving tho concorn a gratuitous ad vor tisemont and wider publiolty than it would otherwise obtain.

Births.

COX.—On May 1, at her residence, Hobson- Btroot, tho wlfo of James Cox of a daughter. HARRIS.—On May 5. at Princca-strcct, Albort Park, tho wife of C. Atwoll Harris of a danghtor. McCUUiAQII.—On May 6, at her residence, Haslett-streot, Edon Terrace, tho wifo of J. G. MoCullagh of a son. PALMER.—On May 8, at her rosidonco, Cross street. Newton, tho wifo of J. 11. Paluior, cab proprlotor, of a bod.

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

SATURDAY, MAY 9. 1885.

for ths cauio that beta aaaiat«nc«, For ths wrong that nteiU resistance, For the future in the distance, And ths good that wo can do.

Sir George Grey has addressed a very eloquent letter to the King of Samoa, in reply to the request received from that group soliciting advice and assistance for the deputation of chiefs who meditated coming over to advance annexation. Sir George assures the King that he " will advise and act with any deputation that may be sent here, and, in compliance with their wishes, deal with them as a father with his children. "If necessary, they shall be cared for in my own house." He then reviews the reasons that in duced him to introduce the Confedera tion and Annexation Act which passed the House of Representatives in ISB3, and he points out that "this Act virtually affirmed that the people of all such islands were free men, who had the undoubted right of disposing of their own future. The machinery provided to accomplish this object plainly showed that New Zealand would not recognise the forcible seizuro of any island or islands, or parts thereof, as a legitimate or just proceeding." Sir George then alludes to the report communicated by the Agent-General of New Zealand to his Government to the effect that " proposals are to be made by Germany to surrender what she had taken of New Guinea if Samoa were given up to her." He avows his disbelief that this report can be true in terms of the strongest indignation:—

"I do not yet credit this. Who could vonture to say that England or any other nation had such claims on or rights over Samoa as would entitle it to give up that country and its friendly people as a pay ment for territories to bo yioldod, in soino other place, over which no moral right of disposal of the land or peoplo had been ac quired ? To do this would bo to treat you as mere chattels, without rights or feelings. I cannot beiiovo that any British or Gorman statesman would propose or carry out such a transaction. Nordo I think that either o f thoso groat and gonerous nations would give thoir assent to it."

We feel sure that every colonist of New Zealand will echo Sir George Grey's protest, and declare such a for cible seizure of the islands, without con sulting the wishes of the inhabitants, " a wrong and cruel transaction."

" Why " (Sir George Grey continues) " great nations, each having many millions of subjects, and vast possessions in many parts of the world, should prevent two groups of islands in tho romoto Pacific from uniting to work out in their own way their common welfare and happiness, is difficult to understand. Tho mutual jealousies of those nations are tho probable cause ; but if they definitely rofuso to allow the union of New Zealand and Samoa, then in their mutual jealousies lies Samoa's best hope of safety."

In a subsequent part of the letter Sir George Grey explains more fully that in the event of a great war it would be impossible to provide imme diately for the safety of Samoa as a British possession, and therefore he thinks that Earl Derby's agreement with Germany for the internationalisa tion of those islands is "at this junc ture the best measure for Samoan in terests."

"If," hosays, "youaro an independent nation, and a groat war breaks out, ovory vessel of every country that enters your harbour will bo in aocurity there, and will to some degree increase your wealth and commerce. Such a war will bring more benefits than ills to you. Samoa will gradually increase in importance and prosperity. Europeans and natives resi dent in Samoa will alike feel that the best has been done for them at the present moment. If, from war breaking out or any other causo, New Zoaland and Samoa cannot now unite, there is nothing to prevent such a union taking place at another time."

The letter enters somewhat fully into the fitness of the Samoan race for self government. Sir George Grey states that as far back as 1847 and 1848, when he was brought into intimate re lations with the Polynesian race, he ' soon recognised in them many high qualities, and believed that amongst them were men who could soon be rendered capable of conducting, with the aid of some Europeans, the civilisa tion of the islands of the Pacific, especially of those tropical islands which cannot be peopled by a Euro pean race." He still believes that " the limited extent of Samoa and its small population will tender the task of establishing and maintaining an efficient government one of small cost and of no great difficulty." • He urges them to attempt the task, and to exert them selves, as in former days, to "spread civilisation and Christianity throughout the Pacific.1' To King Malietoa espe cially he appeals :—

" Much of the future of your people de pends on you. Tor their sake you must daro, bear, and suffer all things which your moral duty requires you to enter upon or endure. Be in all things an open and sin cere man, Never enter into secret nego

tiationa or arrangements. If any como to | you with proposals to do this, refuse ; Bay that tho mero fact of thoir coming in this guise is unfair to you, as it will inovitably cast suspicion on your conduct, and in volve you in difficulties which may ovon risk the loss of tho independence of Samoa. If you act in this opon manner, and at tho samo timo give no just causo of com plaint, I do not think that any statesman, howovor powerful, would vonturo to commit tho great crime of seizing on or oppressing a woak and inolfonsivo nation such as Samoa is. In this weakness, in this in oiTonaivenoss, in your harbour, in tho fertility of your Boil, in tho valuo of your position, your socurity consists. Mutual joalousios would make all tho great nations look with disploasuro on any Power that wrongfully seized Samoa, and, if this act was a cruol and inoxcusablo breach of international law, general indignation would bo oxcited in all civilised countrios. If such a crimo is about to bo committed, or if it has boon committed, and you aro socking rodross, you had bottor rest your arguments against it on your natural rights, tho frocdom of the Snmoun people from any wrong or hostilo act, tho sinfulnoßS of the piratical act which is about to bo committed, or which has boon committod. All good men, loarnod and unloarncd, can understand and fool thoso things, and sympathise with you."

There is about this earnest and statesmanlike paper a ring which boldly contrasts with the usual treatment of our relations towards the South Sea Islands. In the common pleas for annexation, we hear of nothing but the gains to bo made from the trade, the protection of these colonies from foreign invasion, and the expansion of the Anglo-Saxon race in the South Pacific. Sir George Grey sweeps these aside as of lesser moment than the great fact that there aro now peopling the islands a splendid race of men, the natural rulers of the countries they occupy. He eloquently asserts their inherent rights, and sets them up in opposition to the intrigues and jealousies of the foreign nations who are now coveting their territory. It is too much the custom to treat these races as if they were pre destinated to extinction, and to act as though our cruel forecast furnished all the warrant we need for hastening their final disappearance from the face of the earth. Amid much misrepresenta tion, embittered no doubt by his own repellent bearing, Sir Arthur Gordon set himself in unbending opposition to this dogma of civilised barbarity, and the Fijian of to day, protected from the worst vices of his pale - faced neigh bour, approves by his demeanour •—his sobriety and docility—the con sideration that has been bestowed upon him. The Samoans would be gainers, as the Tongans are, if a similar protec tion, based upon the natural rights of man, were extended to them. We fear, however, that the demoralisation of a line people is going on only too rapidly in those islands. The fatherly advice offered to them by Sir George Grey, breathing that passionate spirit of humanity with which all his public utterances are fully charged, will, we hope, open to the King of Samoa and his people a nobler view of their duties and destinies, and of the career which is brought within their grasp by the in ternationalisation of the islands.

The "Ethnological Frontier" of Afghanistan.

An articlo in " Nature" publishod in January last, lung boforo tho Anglo- Russian troublo over tho Afghan frontier arose, throws considerable- light on tho points in dispute, and especially on tho Russian claim to an othnological frontier line. Tho subject treated was " Tho North Afghan Border Tribes," and tho writor, who v/roto with tho view of guiding the Frontier Commission in its labours, eaid that if tho importance of othnological studios woro understood by British statesmen, it would ba noodloss to insist upon an accurate knowledge of tho tribal relations in this bordorland boforo determining tho future lino of demarcation botweon tho cotermin ous Anglo-Indian and .Russian empires. It is cloarly shown in tho courso of tho articlo that Afghanistan is not tho homo of ono but of many peoples, differing widoly in race, language, customs, in somo cases even in roligion and political institu tions. In tho very heart of tho country, on tho direct lino botweon Herat and Kabul, dwell sevoral tribca who aro complotoly in dependent of Afghan rule ; betweon Kohis t'in and tho Swati district is located a Caucasian people with whom the Afghans havo novor como in contact; and north of Kabul, on tho south-weetorn slopos of tho Hindoo Koosh, livo a tribo of I'orsian origin known as Hillrnon, whoown but a grudging and partial allcgianco to tho Amoor. The northern districtsaro inhabited by Mongolian people ; in fact, as Mr Kcan obaorvos, " tho Afghans propor nowhere occupy any terri tory along thoir northorn frontior, but except at Herat havo ovorywhoro boon driven into tho interior of tho plateau by intruding Central Asiatic racos." Koad in tho light of recent ovonts, tho fol lowing passage, which occurs near tho closo of tho articlo, has a prophotio ring :— " With tho full of Morv, all tho hitherto in depondont Turkoman triboa passed under tho scoptro of tho ' Whito Czar,' except thoSariksandSalors. Soonaftor that event, tho Sariks of the Morv oasos gavo in thoir submission to tho number of about 10,000 families. VVhon that district waa invaded in 1860 by tho Tekkds the Salors, its original masters, withdraw highor up tho Murghab Valloy, whero they aro still found within and about tho Afghan frontier on tho routo betweon tho Morv and Herat. They do not rocogniso the authority of tho Amoor of Kabul, and should tho Czar, who ia about to assume tho title of Emperor of Central Asia, claim the allegiance of this outlying Central Asiatic tribe, hero will be a fruitful eourco of future complications. Their submission would at once advance tho Russian frontior far into Afghan torritory and up tho Murghab Valloy to within oasy distance of Herat from tho north," Whon tho geographical aro added to tho othnologi cal considerations, it must bo conceded that Russia makes out a dangorously strong case for tho frontior claitnod by nor; ana no doubt, in tho courso of tho future nego tiations, tho Russian reproßontativos will quote Mr Koan among othor English authorities favourable to their con tention. England has, howovor, nothing to - foar from a just sottlomcnt of tho question in dispute, just as sho can havo nothing to gain by endea vouring to maintain an arbitrary, if not puroly imaginary, boundary lino. The aafoty of India will boat bo secured by strengthening and consolidating tho Afghan kingdom, not. by woakoning it by forcing unwilling allegiance from tribos whose in terests and inclinations lie in an opposite direction.

By cable to-day we loam that the Con sorvatives have resolved to challenge the Government policy on the Afghan boundary question. Sir Stafford Northcote, leader of the Opposition in the House of Com mons, has tabled a motion which amounts to a vota of censure on the Gladstone Ministry.

The Inspector of Schools haa roportod to the Board of Education the standard examinations in the following schools un satisfactory : Whangapoua, Tairua, East Tamaki, Maraetai, Ness Valloy, Ardmore, Drury, Maketu, Ararimu (Old School).

Mrs Sheehan, the wifo of Wm. Sheehan, now on his way to Ireland to take his trial on a charge of murder, appeared at the Police Court this morning for the purpose of petting an order for the removal of her three children, all under seven years, to one or other of our charitable institutions. The application will be considered on Monday next.

Superintendent Thomson has received information that Gonatablo Leighton has met with a severe accident on the Taupo road, which necessitated his immediate removal to the Provincial Hospital. Mr Thomson has despatched a vehicle to New market to meet the injured officer on his arrival at the station.

As we go to prose, Volunteers of all ranks are mustering in large numbers afc the Drill shed for the purpose of the afternoon parade. .There is, consequently, every promise of a full parade. Aftef inspection, the entire force is to procood to the Domain for outdoor drill.

"Ivo's" lectures to-morrow night in the Opera House on "War," in reply to the Rev. W, Tebbs,

Tho two remaining cases of tho Resident Magistrate's Court were takon before Judge Smith yesterday aftornoon, viz., Shephord v. Bedford, claim £6 4s, money advanced to defendant to pay his passage to Sydney, and L. Moses v. E. L. Clark, £2 12s Gd for rent. Judgment for plaintiff, with costs, was givon in both casos.'

Sunday sorviccs aro announced in tho cccloßiastical column. Spocial sermons will bo preached in tho churnhoß of St. Mat thow and St. Paul by tho incumbents of thoso parishos. Spocial religious sorvico.s will bo hold evory ovening during next wcok at Aloxandra-stroot Church.

The Pliilarmonic Socioty will repeat their concort " Tho Lay of tho Bell" at tho North Shore, to bo hold in tho Devonport Hall on Monday ovoning next, when it is to bo hoped that tho musical community of tho North Shoro will avail themselves of tho opportunity of hearing this young and flourishing Socioty, who havo had caroful training at tho liands of thoir ablo con ductor (Horr Tutschka). Tho concert proved such a slccoss at St. .lamos's Hall, and no doubt it will bo appreciated by a full house. Tho tickets aro at popular prices, '2s Gd and le. Membors will loavo town by tho half-past six and half-paat sovon boats.

"Love or Money" was repoatod at tho Oporu Houso last night, and tho perform ance was markod by greater smoothness than that of tho previous evening. Soveral calls boforo tho curtain took placo, and the audionco throughout manifested tho greatest satisfaction. Tho play will bo givon for tho last timo to-night, and on Monday " Tho Woman in White" will bo produced.

At tho meeting of the Board of Education yosterday afternoon, a lottor was received from Mr 0. Mahon, drill instructor, in roforenco to tho chargo proforrod against him by tho Grafton Committee of ill-troating a pupil. Aftor Bomo discussion, it was ngrood that tho Committco should bo in formed that aftor considering the complaint, and Mr Mahon's anawor thoroto, tho Board was of opinion lhat his action should bo upheld. It was also roeolved to draw tho attontion of tho Graf ton Committee to tho stato of tho discipline of tho school, as disclosed in tho Inspector's report.

King Tawhiao and a number of his party paid a visit to Pulman's photographic ostab' lishmont yesterday, and, Tawhiao especially, oxpiosfod admiration of tho now sorioe (200) of Hot Lako views, takon during tho months of March and April by Messrs Steel and Pulman.

Tho drawing for tho picture, and also for a waxllowor came ofT at 8 p.m. last evoning, in St. Patrick's school. Fortunato hold of No. 15 tickot takes tho picture,

and No. 11l tickot tho nhado of waxllower. Tho prizes can bo obtained at 9 o'clock on Monday at tho schoolroom.

Rathor a serious joko was pprpotratod in Ipswich, Quoonsland, tho othor day. A fucotious individual, who ia unknown, posted up on ono of tho now«papor oflices a copy of it cablogram purporting to havo beon sont by Lord Dorby to tho Governor, undor duto April 25. Tho cablegram road an follows :—" War ollicially declared against Russia today. 75,000 troops in readiness for embarkation. Sorious com plications with Franco also foared." As may bo imagined, this croated an onormous amount of oxcitomont,

and largo crowds aHsomblod round tho placo, and the nows spread all ovor tho town. It was not until somo timo elapsed that tho docoption was dotoctod. It was found that thocablogram was written on forms usod for sending away tolegrams ; and that it did not bear tho official mark.

Mi Victor Longuot, tlie French hair drossor, who has carried on business so long in Wollesloy-streot West, loft yostorday by tho Waihora for Molbourno, whero he takos passage by tho Mossageries Maritimca steamer for his native Franco. M. Longuet has acquirod a compcloncy, and intends to sottlo down at his birthplace, tho gay and fostivo Boulogno-sur-rnor. In Auckland ho waa par excellence tho ladios' hair-drosscr, and his doparturo will thoroforo bo missod by his fair customers.

Tho Right Kov. Dr. G'owio, Bishop of Auckland, will hold a confirmation sorvico in St. Paul's Church on Thursday ovoning next. Wo loam that twenty candidates will bo prosontod for confirmation, mostly {•iris.

Tho timo for rccoiving tondors for tho ropairof tho Oairloch ia extended to Tues day noxt, 12th inst, at 2 p.m.

A sncrotl concert in uid of tho funds of St. .Peter's Presbyterian Church, Surroy Hills, waa hold in that building last ovon ing. Tho Kov. R. Somorvillo, pastor, dolivorod a brief address, after which a capital programme of vocal and in strumental music, readings and recita tions w.aa gone through, as follows :— "Allegro," organ concorto (Handol), Mr ilardwick; solo, "Ho Wipos tho Tear from Every Eye," Mr Burniiam ; anthem, " Lift Up Your Hoads," clioir; quartette, "God is a Spirit," Mifsos Culpnn and Main and Mosul's Burnham and Edmonds; "Tho

Angol at tho Window," Mr J. Hanna; solo, "Aa a Dream When One AwaUoth," Mies Culpan ; anthem, " Praiße tho Lord," choir ; harmonium solo, " Largo, A Flat" (Boothovon), Mr W. H. Hardwick ; solo, " Low at Thy Feet," Miss Main ; anthem, "0 Tasto and Soo," Miseos Main and Mackio, Messrs Barnes and Edmonds, and choir ; recitntivo and air, "Now Heaven in Fullest Glory Shono " (" Creation "), Mr Edwards ; quar tette, "Nearer, My God, to Thoo," Misses Culpan and Mackio, and Messrs Burnham ; solo, " 0 Thou that Tcllost" (" Messiah "), MifSTrowheilar ; "Tho Lost Chord," Mr J. Hauna; untlium, "Arise antl Shine," choir. Tho accompanimonts woro played by Mossrs Hardwick, J. F. Bonnott, and A. Hanna. Mr .J. J. Book also gavo sovoral readingn, which woro woll received.

Owing to tho long list of cases boforo the Polico Court yoßtorday, tho investigation of ttio charge of arson against William Arthur Thomas, late a tobacconist of Victoria iitrcot, was again remanded until Monday noxt. Dofondant was moroly clmrgoa, when Mr Tlioo. Cooper, in defence, staled that tho caso had bettor bo remanded, as, at that lato hour (3 o'clock), it would not bo pDeaiblo ovon to tako tho ovidonce of tho first witness out of the IS in waiting. Mr Codling, of tho Royal Mail Hotel, on bohalf of himself and othor witnossos, complained of tho waste of time and pecuniary losb to thorn in consequence of thueo delays, and considered that such a stato of things should not bo permitted in a populous city like Auckland. Ho would not quote Shakespoaro so for as "ineolonco of offico," but cortainly as to " tho law's delay." He trußtod, howovor, that the caso would bo takoii the lirst of tho caaos on Monday morning. Tho Bench promised to do its bout. MrThoo. Cooper said that a polico magistrate to dsal with these casos was bo coming an absolutely necessity. This state of things was a disgraco to the city. Tho population was increasing day by day, and it was qnito impoßsiblo for Jmlgo Smith to attoud to this Court as woll as to his othor dutios. He hoped the Bench would momoraliso tbo Government on the nocessity of appointing a Bocondmagistrate. Members of the bar had already interviewed Sir Julius Vogol on the subject, without euccobs —the Government could not afford tho required stipend. Mr Cotter spoke in a similar strain. It was a Borious matter; in fact, acryinginjustice. In many cuscs where points of law wore raised, it was unfair to ask Justices for their decision. . After some further remarks, he said 'that a memorial should be sent to the Govorn ment. Tho Bench fully endorsed the remarks of counsel, and may move in accordance with the suggestions.

At a meeting of the Aucklard Liberal Association a characteristic anecdote was related by a member of the Association in reference to Sir George Grey. While he was at Waitara lately, detained there by heavy gales for a few days, a settler arrived from Foxton, Manawatu, and during a con versation, mentioned the following interest ing incident :—lt appears that this gentle man, who is now a person of considerable means, and himself and family in com fortable circumstances, was for seven years employed in some capacity on the island of Kawau, and was so ongaged during the last absence of Sir George Grey in England. Strange enough to say, the very night be fore Sir George Grey returned, tho man's house was burnt to the ground. He 108 all that belonged to him. Captain Holt, who was then acting as manager on tho island, paid him his wages up to date, and Sir George oxpressed his sympathies with his loss, but stated that he did not feel able to assist him at that time in a pecuniary way, but trusted he would ere long meet with friends and recover the loss he had sustained. These good wishes were soon realised, for on his arrival in Auckland he was assietod by friends who enabled him to settle on some land not far from the city. About two months alter he had settled in the country, he was surprised at getting from Sir George Grey—through the Post-office—a kindly letter, baying he was glad to hear he was exerting himself, and endorsing a cheque for £200, hoping he might find it of some little use in helping him on and procuring him some few of tho comforts he had lost by the fire at the Kawau.

In consequence of the many complaints mado by lady passengers, no doga will in future be allowed on board tho Dovonporfc Ferry Company's steamer unless provided with a collar and chain, so that they may bo made fast in a suitable place, instead of roaming all over the boat to tho discomfort and annoyanco of the public.

■The third standard examination, undor tho Now Zealand Pharmacy Board, has just takon place simultaneously at tho various centres of tho colony. There wore nine candidates in all, and tho following four havo passed : — Nicholas Dodds, Christ church ; T. B. Hill, jun., Auckland ; Amos Firth (apprenticed to Dr. Torment), Auck land ; Allan Whitfiold, Wellington. The local examinors wero Messrs Graves Aickin (President), J. A. Pond, and J. Edson.

Tho fancy fair in tho school-room of tho new Baptist Tabernacle was again well attended last night, the takings, including a sum of £13 12s 3d rooeived for admission foos, mounting up to £92 18s. As some orders havo yet to bo fulfilled, the not results of tho two days' sale are expected to reach £200—a very acceptable contribu tion towards the extinction of theromaining debt upon the Tabernacle.

Tho Roy. H. E. Copinger, incumbent of Palmerston North, Manawatu, who has lately conducted special mission sorvices at Wanganui, will preach at tho Church of St. Thomas to-morrow evoning.

The Salvation Army Brigade captain's roport of tho Male Prison Homo, Scotia Placo, for tho week ending Friday, May Bth,is as follows :—Number of meals given, 117 ; number of beds supplied, 40; number of persons admitted, 4 ; number of persons discharged, 0; number of persons still in Homo, 4. Articlos received: Messrs Garrott, Eady, Fagan, Hulmo, and Hellaby, meat; Mrs Howie, Robloy, Waddol, broad; Parker, toa and sugar; Mr Murray, a parcol of clothing. Requisites: Groceries, coal or firewood.

Six anarchists woro recently tried in Paris charged with inciting a conspiracy to murdor and pillago at a mooting held in that city last November. Several roportors who had boen present at the meeting wero called upon to testify, but refused to do so. Thoy claimod that tho information they ob tained at the meeting was a private com munication, as it was given to them undor a pledge of socrocy as to tho idontity of their informants. Tho Judgo ovorruled this ploa,and fined the reporters $25 ouch for contompt of Court.

Tho bulance-shoot of Otahuhu Road Board, submitted at tho annual meeting of ratepayers on Thursday night, showed tho rocoipts for tho year ending 31st March to bo £212 Is 4',d, including a balance from last year of £21 2s (id, and tho expenditure, .CI7G 1-ls Di, leaving a balance in hand of £'M> 7s lOd. Tho report road by tho Chair man was of a gratifying kind, and was with tho balanco-sboot unanimously adopted.

A charge of using insulting languogo, preforred against Frodorick Bouth, a carpenter, by Mrs Ann McCaslin, was heard yostorday aftornoon (Mr E. Coopor for complainant and Mr Cotter in dofonco). Tho hoaring of tho witnesses occupied an hour, and tho case was finally dismissed, it being a neighbours' quarrel " about children and cows. Each party had to pay thoir own costs, which only amounted to ft little more than two guinoas in each coso.

At tho weekly Bossion of the Victoria Lodge No. 22,1.0.G.T.,the usual quarterlj reports wore read and adopted, and the fol lowing officers were elected and installed by Bro. O. Kont.D.G.W.C.T., assisted by Bro. Selby and Bro. Boyle, of tho David Livingstono Loc'ge, asl.M.and D.M, respec tively :—Bro. Holton, W.C.T.; Bro. Speak - man, W.V.T. ; Bro. H. Kent, W.S., ro oloctcd; Sia. Jenkins, W.T., re-elected; Bro. Merceir, W.F.S. ; Sis. Reid, W.A.S., Sis. Cammell, W. Chap. ; Bro. Matherson, W.M.; Sis. Evanß, W.D.M. ; Bro. Keetley, W.1.G.; Bro. Haydon.W.See. and Librarian; Bro. John Robertson, P.W.C. During tho recoss, the members paid a visit to tho new lodge-room just added to tho Newmarket Hall, and which thoy purpsso occupying for tho future. That "little church round tho cornor," St. Thomas's, is about to bo considerably enlarged. Last evening Mr Walker, archi tect, opened tenders for the emotion of a now chancel, the tond >rors being as fol lows : — Wilmott, £120 (accopted); S. Hainos, £IS9 ; Ha voy and Glasgow, £11)0; W, A. Probort, £225. This addition will provido additional seating accommodation for 125 worshippers, making tho total "oat ing accommodation of the Church 485. Tho chancel will also contain tho choir. In con nection with St Thomas's, we may mention that the Rev. Lloyd Keating, tho roßpoctod pastor, has consented to retain tho euro until August. No stops havo yet been taken regarding the appointment of a suc cessor. Considerable interest is being taken as to tho locality to be selected as a sito for tho propoeod woollen factory. There aro oxcellcnt sites to bo obtainod at Tamaki, Otahuhu, Onohunga, Avondalo, Hondorcon's Mill, and Lake Takapuna ; indeed so many sites have boon offered at advantageous terms that tho provisional directors scorn to bo in a quandary as to which to select. Residents in Henderson, Holonsvillo, and othor country districts havo been showing a practical interest in tho industry by applying for shares. We understand that the provisional directors expect tondors and specifications for a com ploto manufacturing plant from England bj tho noxt 'Frisco mail.

Tho Duncdin " Herald" sounds the following warning note :—" Tho successful imitation of wootlon manufactories by the i Mosgiol and Kaiapoi companies, and the Roslyn mills, has led to a host of imitators, as if no other manufacture was possible in the colony than tweeds and blankets. Tho consequence of this wrong-directed zeal has beon a foolish misapplication of capital which might have dono good if made to flow into another channel. The Ash burton Company has been in the hands of tho liquidator; tho Oamaru concern is barely through tbo wood, although if the concern can succeed at all, it should do so in tho hands of the prosent practical manager; the prospocts of the Wellington Company aro not bright, and yet in tho faco of all this it is thought to be causa for congratulation that a syndicate of Ashburton men have bought up tho local factory at tho prico of £5,600 for the purpoeo of trying their luck again. In Napier a meeting has been called in reference to the starting of a woollen fac tory thoro. It will be a cubo by-and-byo of tho survival of tho fittest, ana money will bo lost. It would bo comforting to see enterprise seeking out new directions for its oxoroiso instead of imagining tho spin ning of yarns is the most profitable employ ment under the sun.

MrF. D. Fonton, ex-Chief Judeo of the Native Lands Court, has been induced to rovi™ and publish his inquiry into thd origin of tho Maori people, the results of which woro embodied in two lectures dolivorod under the auspices of the Ait Studonts' Association. This subject, for tho investigation of which Mr Fenton's intimate knowlodge of the Maori language and traditions, and long experience in unravelling Maori genealogies, especially qualified him, is one of very deep interest. The learned author traces the in habitants of tho Polynesian Islands from a highly civilised and maritime people of the Old World—one of tho earliest civilisations of which history gives mty rocord. That the fruits of this erudite in quiry will soon bo made accessible to ethnological students must be a source of general satisfaction. Theresearchhascarried its author through one of the moat curious eras of the world's history, and the book, therefore, will possess attractions for the general reader not less strong than those which it promises to the ethnologist.

The candid opinion of distinguished visitors to New Zealand as to the re sources of the colony is ranch more likely to be freely given after they have left our shores, and therefore our readers will be interested to learn what the Hon. John Colton, of South Australia, thinks since bis return to Adelaide, of whathe saw here. That gentleman says:—"New Zealand is a fine country, but there is a good deal of inferior land, and most of the best soil is pretty well taken up, and a great quantity of it is in the hands of a few people. Now that the New Zealand people have become accus tomed to it, they say thay have no difficulty in working the Property Tax Act. At the same time, the Government there intend to go in for a land tax pure and simple if they can manage to get Parliament to adopt it. Of course there are differences of opinion on the question, but from what I heard of the general opinions expressed, now that they understand the Property Tax better, it works comparatively easy. Still they are, as I said, going in for a land tax, and if they can they will alfo try to pass an income lax. I saw Mr Stout, the head of the Government, fre quently. He was always the essenco of politeness, gave me every information, and placed all the papers he could at my dis posal, particularly in regard to the work ing of their taxation and education systems. Their educational system is a most expen sive one, and the pooplo complain that they are spending too much money upon it. I think they are. It is comparatively more costly than oursystem."

LATEST SPORTING.

Result of tho One Thousand Guineas.

(by cable.—copyright.)

London, May 8. The Newmarket Fi at Spring Meeting was continued to-day. The following was tho result of

Tho One Thousand Guineas Stakes, a sub scription of £100 oach, h. ft., for thrceyeare old fillies; Bst 121b oaoh ; second to receive *200 out of the stakes, and third to save stake. R.M. (I mi. 17 yds.)-GI auba. Duke of Wostminster's eh f Farowell,

by Doncaster—Lily A gnes 1 Mr T, Jenning's eh f Jane, by Phcsnix —Jeannie 2 Duke of Portland's b f Satchel, by Galopin- Quiver 3

Farkwkll, the winner, started four times last season. She commenced her career at the Ascot Mooting in June, when she ran unplacod in the Windsor Castle Stakes, but a few weeks later on atStockbridgo won the Mottisfort Stakes, beating a field of four. After this, Farewell was not seen out till tho Newmarket October Meeting, but in both events she started for—Prendorgast Stakes and Dewhurst Plate—failed to get a situa tion. The winner was trained by Porter, who also prepared Paradox, tho winnor of the Two Thousand Guineas on Wednesday.

Jank, the second filly, started in nino racca as a two-year-old, out of which she got home first only on ono occasion. This was in the Quorn Plato at Leicester, when she succeeded in gaining the judge's verdict by a head from Laverock, her only opponent. Satchel, who ran third, ran in fivo races last season ond won ono, the Lavant Stakes at the Goodwood Meeting in July, beating five others, HirroNA,

TABLE TALK.

Last night of " Love or Money." Consols have declined slightly.

Mr Sheohan is atßotoruu. The Premier is on his way back to \A ol lington. The London wheat markot still shows a falling tendency. The steamship Arawa is to be thoroughly cleansed and disinfected at Port Chalmers.

Love or Monoy? Hoar what the "Northern Farmer" says about it:— " Can't thou love a lans and her monoy too, making thorn go together as they'vo a good right to do V" Tho Canterbury Choss Club havo decided to challenge tho Otago Club to a match by telegraph. A Sydney constable who recently tried to interfere botweon a husband and wifo was sot upon by the amiable couplo, and puni mel'od and kicked unmercifully. They aro now in prison,and hois in the Hospital. Russia makes annually 126,000,000 wooden spoons for tho Central Agia market. Tho common grades are mndo_ from birch and .poplar, and tho bost qualities from box wood.

Major Cautloy'a torm of service with tho Government of Now Zealand has expired, and ho is now succeeded by Captain Bad ham, who has arrived from Tasmania. Luminous key-hole " trimmings" and door-knoba are in great favour in New York. They are mado of glass, and the back is covered with luminous paint, giving forth a light which muy bo soen at a good distance on tho darkest night. England, with a population of 36,000,000, collects £19,000,000 in Customs dutieH, while Russia, with 83,000,000 of a pjpula tion, only levies £9,000,000 por annum. Tho antique marbles in tho British Museum, in which infernal machines might be conveniently doposited, aro now boarded up. Mrßartley, tho principal agent of tho Con servative party in England, resigned because tho Consorvativo leaders aro not in harmony with the groat body of Conservatives among tho middle and working classes throughout tho country. Ho adds :—" During tho last five years, fooblo and weak as tho policy of tho Government has been, that announced by the Opposition lias boon vory little botter."

CURRENT POLITICAL NEWS.

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Wellington, this day,

Componaatlon for War Losses.' The Government havo under consideration a circular from Mr Dally, Colonial Secretary of Now South Wales, asking the soveral colonies to compensate private owners from loss sustained through any action of any hostile nation, but no determination has yet boon arrived at. Tho Government consider that any question which might render the colony responsible for heavy liabilities, should first receive tho sanction of Parlia ment. Tho Militia. When the Militia are called out it will bo only tho singlo men from 17 to°3o, and thoso will havo to undergo a certain number of hours drill in tho year.

Nativo Lands BUI. The Native Land Disposition Bill is in course of preparation, and will bu circulated before the opening of Parliament. It is proposed that all the native lands of the colony shall bo dealt with through the agency of Boards established in various dietriota, but lands are' to be strictly dealt with under tho land laws of tho colony. Each Board is to consist of three members, the Chairman of Nativo Committee to be ex offieio a member of tho Board. There is to be a Local Board for ovory large block of land, and in cases where there are 100 owners, they may appoint a committee to make representations to the Board. Land Consolidation Bill.

Tho new Land Bill has been printed. It is very voluminous, and consolidates all existing land laws ot the colony and repeals twenty-six Acts and Ordinances.

The Premier returns to-morrow from the South.

Tho Native Minister has received reports from Farihaka that the statements that the natives were threatening Europeans are without tho slightost foundation.

POLICE COURT.-This Day.

(Before U. CJ. Seth Smith, Esq., K.M.) Drunkenness. — Eleven persons were sub iootod to flno or imprißoninent, for this offence. Simon MoKoDzio, remanded for sevon day b, de lirium treinons; Mary lllchards. Jlary Anno JBlddick, and Mary Anno Derrick, alias Mrs Wm. Knox, were lined £5 eaoh, or in dofault 11 dura. John Tliackaborry, 10s or if, hours. WirK Bkatwo — John David Groy woa charged with oruolly beating hiß wifo, Mary Grey, on the 9th inst.—Prisoner pleaded guilty. Sorgcant Gauiblo asked that the wife might bo heard.—Tho unfortunate woman.whosofacepre sonted a hideous eight, cut and bruised, stated that alio had four children to support. Her husband drank nearly all his own earn ings. She went to attend to a dying neigh bour, and on returning to her house, her husband knocked her down, knelt on hor chest, and beat her black and blue. Several persons witnesSßd his conduct.—Tho prisoner treated the matter with stolid lndiffer once, and as ho bad boon convicted previously for similar outrages, he was committed for two months with bard labour. Larceny.—Eliza Earlo, a young married woman, was charged with larceny of trousers, tablecloths, blankets, and £lls4d, in money; total, £3 9s Id, the property of James Bevege, storekeeper.—On the application of Mr Jack son Palmer, the case was remanded until Mon day.—Bail, one surety in £00.

Straying Horses.—The following Bottlers of Northcote were charged with permitting their horses to wander on the public road ; Mr Theo. Cooper for the prosecution. Thos. Osborne was charged with allowing bis horse to wander on a Sunday. Defendant asked who laid the infor mation. Mr Cooper roolied that Mr Braasoy as Chairman of the Board, had Instructed that tho information should be laid. Defendant said that Mr Brassey bad brought him to Court aavoral Umsß,and had publicly atated.aa ho could prjve, that he would drlre Osborne from the dlßtriot Mr Coopor denied this allegation •Mr Oabornß had defied the Board, Fined 10a and oosts.—John Diokenß was charged with a like offence; Ss and costs.—Thoraaß Qoodacre two horses, pleaded not guilty. It was a case of spite. Mr Cooper said the spite was not on the part of Mr Brassey, but, if any. must be charged to Mr Bird. FinediOa and oosts. .assault.—Wm.aiodison was charged with assaulting Jane B. Opy on the 7th instant.-Me E. Coopor, in defence, pleaded not euilty — Louis Levy, of Hobson-street. deposed that tho defendant was his wife s brother. Ho ca led for two documents. Told defendant they were rot in his possession. An altercation took place and he and prisoner were about to fight, whon Mrs Levy stood between defendant. Her brother struck hor with nis whip on tho shoulder —By Mr Cooper : DM not owe money to defendant. Mrs Levy would not oome to Court to prosecute her brother.-Miss Levy and Elizabeth Knox the servant, deposed that they saw a mark on m^wUc^^ °aße WaS diS-

THE ANGLO-RUSSIAN DIFFICULTY

CONSERVATIVE VOTE OF CENSURE.

The Gladstone Policy on Trial.

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London, this day,

In tho Houso of Commons to-day, Sir Stafford Northcoto gave notice of motio n consuring the Government in connection with the Afghan frontior quesion. Tho effect of the motion if carried will be tanta mount to stopping tho recently granted credit of eleven millions sterling until the House is informed fully as to the policy of the Government and tho way in which the money ifl to bo omployed.

Parliamentary Uehstte Adjourned

London, May 6. In tho Houso of Commons today, Lord Edward Fitzmaurico, Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs, stated that Colonel Ridge way still remained in charge of the Afghan Boundary Commission. ', Tho debate on the policy of the Govern ment was commenced to-day, in accordance with arrangement, and was further post poned until Monday next.

THE SOUDAN CAMPAIGN.

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(Received May 9—11.30 a.m.)

ScrAKisf, May 8, Royal Congratulations.

Her Majesty the Queen has telegraphed congratulations on the success of the operations at Tahakool on Wednesday night.

LORD WOLSELEY'S INSPECTION.

Reutbk's special correspondent tele graphs:—" Lord Wolaeley 10-day inspected tho entire force under tho command of Sir Gerald Graham, and spoke in terms of special praise of tho oxcollont appearanco and physique of tho Australian troops. All the officers present remarked on tho steady manner, in which the contingent marched past.

(SFKCIAL TO I>KISS3 AHSOCI VTION). (Received May 9—1.30 p.m.)

Sdakim, May 8. Lord Wolhklky reviewed tho troops here this morning. Tho Now South Wales infantry and ambulance and transport corps did admirably. After tho march past, the whole column advanced in review order. Lord Wolseley then sent for the commanding officers, and after addressing them, spoke to Colonel Richardson, commandant of tho Now South Wales contingent, in most gratifying terms, and said he was highly pleased, not only at tho physique of the men, but the way they had turned out. It reflected thogreatestcrediton all theofficei^ The colony was to bo congratulated on its loyalty in sending men to the assistance of tho mother country.

Colonel Richardson says that the remarks which foil from Lord Wolseley with referenco to the colonials, are the most i hnndeonio ho has ovor hoard from a general ollicer. Major-General Lyon Frcemantle, in command of tho Guards, also expressed himself highly pleased at the way the colonials bad inarched, and they might woll feel' proud after what had been said by Lord Woleeley.

Tho Artillery at Handoub was inspected was inspected by Lord Wolsoley on Wed nesday, and ho referred in satisfactory terms to them. Ho noticed the ambulance waggons favourably, and said they were of good pattern and well-fitted for service.

Tho beat is increasing,

THE NORTH ISLAND TRUNK RAILWAY.

The Work to bo Vigorously Pushed.

(BY TELEORArn— PRESS ASSOCIATION,)

Wellinqtoj', this day. Surveys for three more sections of the North Island main trunk railway are being pushed, and the Government hope to have contracts out shortly. One section is 15 miles from tho present contract at Te Awa mutu, and the second is 11 miles from the present contract at the Marton end, and the third is a tunnel contract about the middle of the line.

FIRE AT EPSOM.

Destruction of an Eight-Boomed House,

An eight-roomed house at Epsom, occupied by William Beals, bootmaker, employed at Trenwith's factory, was totally destroyed by fire about one o'clock this morning. The house in question was a two storied one, situated in Gillies Road, and was surrounded by two acres and a-half of land. Beals and his wife and family of three children retired to bed about half past nine last night, and were awakened shortly before one o'clock by a crack ling noiso and the smell of smoke. It was seen at once that tho house was on fire, and Mrs Beals made her escape with the baby through the French casement, while her husband fol lowed her immediately after with the other children. Nothing could be done to arrest the progress of the firoj find the oniy things saved were several articles of swearing upparel and some bedding. Two noigH bours namel Hill and Lorie came to tho firo with the object of rendering assistance, but that was impossible Mr Hill kindly gave tho homeless family shelter for the night. The house was owned by Mr William Mortimer Baines, who is now in England, and for whom Mr J). S. Evans is the local agent. It was insured for £400 in the South British. Mr Beals's furniture was insured for £75 in the Royal, and wear ing apparel £25 in the same office.

TELEGRAMS.

Wellington, this day.—A heavy north west gale is blowing with heavy rain. The races have been postponed until the first fine day. Mr C. W. Cutten, of the firm of Moor house, Edwards and Cutten solicitors, died at hia residence, Island Bay, this morning. He has been ailing for a woek. Cheistchuech, this day,—This afternoon 3,000 shares in the Southern Cross Pelro leum Company were sold by auction at 3d each; 20 were sold at 4d.

SHIPPING DISASTERS.

THE GAUUoca. Tue steamer Gairloch, which was injured in collision with the j, Manukau on Sunday last nnb- n ttt morning, afteran uneven^ v .jJ ethi« purpose of undergoing repaid „ *» board bow is bulged in nn j'. Btat otherwise she seems to fo» 0 »»t groat injury. Tenders for rer,^ «o steamer are called by the NoSf1' 8 to % ship Company, and m« B t be ?C later than 2 p.m. on MondaJ"^' *> '«*

THE MACGBEGOR.

Itianothkolythatanygood^ taken place in the position of th n Bge gregor, at Kawau. The t^ 8?1 C which set in yesterday af^ «* which continues, would most mS? 1' an d any efforts being made t« prw«nt and would aleo increase th« at her vessel breaking up on th o n,Ccs»'th Qleaolg with Mr SlcQuaiV^ workmen, which left for $ £* *W wreck yesterday afternoon, l^ n \ of«" returned, and no information^ sine« tlieir movements reached wTunnf*o^ hour this afternoon. "P '''I «la£

THE ROWENA

The storm in which the b s «„, damaged occurred on April 30th s?* *M the time going into Hokianga Lto*4^ a tremendous sea on the baY n "*»■ anticipated in crossing, the" h»^ gW *" batteneddown,andeveVh ng Sl! et' Twolargecanswere emptiedoffln poured on tho troubled^.te» hft* good purpose, and the seahrnb tton« vesselWecksmtremendouvotr^ heavy sea which came over the, »t« °* the galley away bodily" and d r ™W right into the saloon, which Si V"» without much farther damage.^fel nately none of her crew wa^LS T Rowena arrived in the Manoß^' afternoon. wenfy

THE SOUTH CASOlmi.

Several small ressela arrived fiy>». ports to-day, but brough S™*^ cutter South Carolina. Mr T H V tt< junior, informs us that he m h« at ]S Charles when the Rita was thereon^ nesday. Ht cays that the Sou h c J? 1' had her two anchors down *X. iOl quantity of chain. It wuX\L '*& mendou.lv and he fewllfe either picked up her anchors o t mrUTJ cable, and was blown out to ik Tt were two men on board, buttiunTLu'? do so. Mr Henderson sayMhatffiu cutter having lost her jiboon? U mainsail and staysail W!;foT split, and the veesel •would quently bo in a disabled state Tla* who was left ashore by the South &£ came up hore in the Bite on WedS

A STORMY VOYAQR

During her voyage between Ijtteltoi. and tins port the schooner Saxon, 4ch aX last evening, experienced eeve»l%S gales, and evidently had a very'S escapo from being numbered amooiS missing. She left Lyttelton orttha »S ult., and had moderate weather fot tan days. This was followed by.a.hearv 2 from N.N.W. to N., duringWZw hove-to on the port tack, and drifted SD miles south. The weathermoderafedjta midnight on the 30th ult,, ana.froa that time nothing eventful occurred until 2 1* on May 2, when the schoonerwubecaloiei Tkere was a very heavy sea rolling, Mit 3 a.m. her tiller carried away, leavioe the vessel unmanageable."Repairs ffertelcW in a few hours, and at 8 g.m. alielt southerly wind was blowing; The vov«i was resumed, and at 11 p.m." oh the mi day a fierce gale blew from thesouthward Seas broke on board from all feidet. tEt decks were constantly filled,with.water and the lashings of the 'fuller '"em way. Again the schooner lay M ihelplai condition, and part ofthe bulwarks tad to be broken to allow egress to grpat bodiejof water which came on deck contlnaoiijly, At 8 p m. that day, the light!' of a Vewl as if in distress were seen from the Baam, but it was too dark to ascertain for certain. Temporary repairs were effected i&and at midnight aho paasqd Portland Island, and at noon on the'3rd. Tologa:Saywa» b sight. Seas ootitinued to cotte oii board, and one wave which-ruled orar the stern knocked CapUin Martin against the wheel, washed bimdvir tin top of the deck-house, and completely filled the cabin with, water. At i p,m, tit Saxon put into Hicks Bay, where1 net tills was secured, and ehe put to sea again mm ; afterwards. At 7 p.m. thelaahmg! of tin tiller again gave way, and the fails bad to be lowered whilst repairs were effected, On May 4 a strong westerly wind was en countered, and the schooner ran back. Wo Hicks Bay for shelter. The voyage TO resumed at 3 p.m. on the sth.just,,light southerly winds brought the vessel icfoa the Bay oi Plenty, and moderate TOterly and N. W. winds from there M,M pft which was reached at 7 last evening,.

DEFENCE NOTES.

Queen's Birthday MamewrH. It is currently repotted that th« Qaw'i Birthday maniEuvws will take pto «t Tamaki, and that our citizen •■soldiery »J1 bo marched there. Twenty;*iglt;.nu'«l march, to Bay nothing of two.or ttoa liourg' running about '.at v a..reviiv, will be a test, of endurance that we fw very few of the men will etaad. Nj^ mander on active service; wtaldwi» marching such a distance npleM liftl**' sides were urgent, and should intention be carried out, fully half WMI will bo completely knocied np. ma, the public will liketoeeStbedanomtn; tion, and from this point of vim,™" ia the least suitable place about A""1 ™ for a review. ' Proposed Amalgamation of PonwW Corp*- i An attempt has been ate the two Ponsonby rifle tm.ffi to the fact that both had a iMPWj'g intending members, i^^rJS through. The. raising of *» ; g corps has not been abandonM,«" we understand that -j^OTfti tontion of forming •^■•ffiKS dropped, and the services^ the «WF willTe offered to the flowmw* v Garrison Artillery. The Veteran Con*, ■. v The Government have "SKa,! wiUingness to pay capMpt to«raer tho Veteran Corps. J *sMsw,, Engineer Company. _; Atameetingoftbeßi.gi^rg*' last night Mr ft. fn^ OTi C!|Kk, was electedcaptain! «.S({fo First Lieutenant; Mr »■ ™V kTlfeff. Treasurer), Second laeute^V^. Dawson, quartor-maeter, wbuejw^ bersofthe City Engineerl^*.^ pointed field-instructors. been closed; as the Company. w»g^J fifty members, to which rtuH* restricted. Ponsonby Rtfa At a meeting of PonMnSS»t(* evening, Mr A. Devore EW?Ki* R ra.n wii read from WKS* accepting the services..^.ggS* corps, ft was agreed, °n ffiS-ifei • Clark, seconded by Mr M^ffij o Por rifle corps be fo^&KjKWf sonby No. 1 Bine ™*f („ «M& Forty-four names.ww g'^^.fctM meeting, and the list w so*^ . Insurance Building. ft( NavalArtmojy^ro^^, Last evening Mr JotaWfe telegram from Colonel Sir U. o. notifying the tn^&ff*** Defence Minister ol th«og» ifl | Artillery and Bifie ComFjn* j 100 members in the JNavai w , , in the Eifles. ■ Tho Oldest Cof^ili'' Mr Henry Gilfillan send, n^,^ log:-"Re your ParafTX«<W?£ ; peeling the A Battery Wn?^»g of the Koyal Company "Mgfftil* Volunteer?, I.tod6.¥V?»fS.Wj3 Xf ofK^ts^ John Kissling «£*•- jggK* promoters of t}e Company. t^W, was afterwards called £« ££.■. J£, remember that to*« n £ jjf

th. eoianles »»* WlSo&j

colonies for mjurws cruisers. • ;; .

THE AUCKLAND JfcVEJNIINU STAK SATURDAY, MAY 9 1886.

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Mutual Xjife Association of australasia, ESTABLISHED JULY, 1869. Incorporated by Act of Parliament. THE SECOND OLDEST MUTUAL LTFK OFFICE IN AUSTRALIA, THE FIKST TO FREE ASSURANCE fbom RESTRICTIONS, AND . THE ONLY ONE Established within the laat 35 years which h«m declared a Bodub upon AN ABSOLUTELY PUKE PREMIUM v TALUATION. JJEW 2 BALAND QITICESI 81 QUEEN-STRBET, j^UCKLAND DIRECTORS! A. 6. HORTON, Esq., J.P.. Chairman ARTHUR HEATHER, Esq.| T. B. KENDERDINE, Esq.. M.R.G.8., Eng. BANKERS I TUB BANK Off NEW ZEALAND. bolicitorß! ■ messrs whltakek amd russell. sbd quinquennial investigation, _t 80th Juno, 1884, and (or which Bonus Certifi cates were Issued January, 1885, showed OBOSS BUXPLUS OF.. _ £50,000 THE INVESTED FUNDS MOT BXCEED _ .. £400,000 Spkcial Notice. A« all this ASSOCIATION'S POLICIES AHK INDEFEASIBLE from date of Issuo and NON FORFEITABLE while Surrendor Valuo laßts,' Buy are not affected by occupation, residence, i>r cause o( ddath. and hence NO EXTRA PREMIUM IS REQUIRED TO COVER WAR RISK IN THK SOUDAN, OR ANY OTHER PART OF THE WORLD. For TABLES OF RATES and REPORTS of the Progress and Present Position of this buo oessfnl Institution, apply at the Offices, or at any Agency throughout the Colonies. WILLLIAM T J. BELL, *"~ Secretary. T> AILWAY WATCHES.—Received, per JL\j Kalkoura, a case of English Lever Watchos as uaed by the Railway Guards in England.—A, G. Bartlett, Chronometer Maker. 66 r¥IHE Gospel of War " versus " Peace X on Earth and Goodwill toward Men," Hear "Ivo" on Sunday night in his la it lecture but one in Auckland. TO CAKTKKS, SAILORS, EXPRESS MEN, AND OTHERS.—A full Suit of Double Oilskins, hat inolnded. tor 21s.—Fer nandez, Newton, the cheap Clothier. SINGING"^ Mr W. H. Webbehasafew vacancies for Private Pupils; olass full.— Address 198, Queen-street. ________ PAINTING IN OIL AND WATER COLOURS.—Mr Ba'l begs to announce that he has commenced a Ladies' ('lass for the above on Saturday afternoons at Mr Leech's, Shortland-Btreet, where tcrmis can be obtained. HAS. WILLIAMSON, Land, House, and Estate Agent, High street (near Shortland-street), has always for sale and to let large and small houses in the City, suburbs, and country districts; also farms, improved and unimproved, in various parts of the province. Several eligible building allot ments for sale in the City. Soo lists In Evening Stab and "Herald." CAN sell some very cheap Building Bites and Houses in locality unsurpassed for beauty and healthfulness of situation.— F. G. Ewington, Estate Agent, Coombes's Arcade. _-*HEAP ! CHEAP !! CHEAP ! ! !-Shop \_j and Dwelling; good well of wator; vic toria Avenue, Eden Terrace.—Apply Dowden's Auction Mart, Queen-street. ._ " /CHARGE OF THE LIGHT BRIG \y ADE," with Musical Accompaniment, will ba recited by "Ivo," after his Lecture on " War." on Sunday night. FI&NOFORTB— Mr W. H. Webbe can receive a few pupils; elementary or ad vanced.—Addre3s 198, Queen-street. •j CSOME Live Pheasants wanted for exporta ►3 tion.—l would like to communloate with one who will undertake to get them.—Address Mr Henry Shatter, Upper Union-gtreet.



NOTICE OF REMOVAL. MANCHESTER FIRE ASSURANCE i| COMPANY. \ (USTAHI.ISHED 1824). • CAPITAL .. ONE MILLION STERLINGS j CniEF Offices: f. fIS, !Cinff-Btr,3Ot. Manchcator. t!8, Choavsido. liondon. Nkw Zkai-aki) Aokxcy : W. MoArthur & Co.. Auckland. Tho office of the above Commny hoa booa its • | moved to Corn Kxchim«o Uuildings, Fort street, * uriioinint? Mr G. W. Hinncy's Auction Mart. insurances effected at tho lowest current rntcff. I. Claims settled locully with proiuptituao »sA. lll)l>raUty- FREDERICK NUTOCR. General Managor, . _> NOTICE. DR. WILKINS, F. R. C. 8., $ Consulting and Opkratino Surqkoh, * is at Mb Surgery (or Gonoral Practice oneJ JpootalPrnotlco -Eye, Bar. and Throat Diseases -Mornings nnd Aftornoona; Sundays, 10.30 »O ] 12 30. Consultation Foes very moderate. ljju. Wilkiwb Bpont sovon yoare at Moorouolds Kja Hospital, London, under Messrs Bowman ai*i Critcnctt. two at Throat Hospital, London, soven ! yoors Honorary Surgeon Albert Hospital, and ofeh year* at W Ear. and ThrotiJ Inflrmary ; Molbourna Adjusts Spectacles to Sight.-' Consulting Rooms-Qunon-atreot. Auckland. ALBION HOTEL, ■^^ COUffER OV HOBSON AND WKLI.KSLKY STREETS, , AUCKIiA.NO. Tho above Hotel la now wen, under entirely now management, as a First clsea Family Hotel. Tho comfort of Visitors to Uib Establishment w ill bo made the study of the Procrietos. Private Sitting-rooina. Spoclal arrangements with Famllioff.- M. C. YAXL EV, PKOrKIETOB. US T PUBLISHE D, At all tho Booksellers, AICKIK'S ANNUAL, A Domostlo Medical Guide, AND Statistical Record of tho Colony's Progress. Population, Vital Statistics, Production, &o. Also, NOTES ON HEALTH AND H!f GENIE. With other valuable information. Prioe Ono Shilling. OR EYE, EAR, AND THROAT DISEASES. DR. SCHWARZBACH, M.D . having recently returned from Europe, will revisit Auckland according to his promise, undmay bo oonsultod by patients auiloriiig from Disonaos of tho Kyo, Ear, or Throat, at Mrs Spiors's, Albert Park, utter Alay 17th. Former putionla are invited to call. mH E QLI MA X HAND GRENADE FIRE EXTINGUISHER. MESSRS E. PORTER & CO. Have been appointod SOLS AQENTS FOR THE ABOVK LATEST IMPROVED HAND GRENADE, And will reooivo A LARGE SHIPMENT BY THE INCOMING MAIL STEAMER, Due hero end ol this month. E.P. & Co. beg to drs.w the attention of all those who have property to preserve from iiro to tho latest and moat ingenious invention for SPEEDY AND SURE EXTINCTION OF FIRE AT ANY BTAGK. ' Other inventions have tho powers of their chemicals limited, as if the flask were made strong enough to hold the climax chemical, it would be an impossibility to break it when ro quired. Tho CLIMAX HAND GRENADE is a flask within a flask, tho inner flask being broken by a strong percussion caused by fuse connected from the outside, and only when thia s effected is tho enemy of fire lot loose. SELF ACTING. These Grenades may bo placed whero fires uro most likely to ocour, the fuse connection being the most scnsitlvo and reliable watchman. For instance: A large sawmill is every moment liable to bo the seat of a disastrous fire. These Gronadcs could be placed at Intervals of a few feet apart all round the building, and connected one with the other by fuse. No matter wbore the fire originated, the roporta of the Grenades would give tho alarm, and at last ball a dozen powerful and ingenious Fire Extinguishors would be doing tho work of twenty men, and grappling with tho demon dostroyor, boforo any effectual hold was made. E. PORTER & CO., SOLE AGENTS, AUCKLAND. IJdi?OK TAJN T T~O ALL Wo arc now Bhowing our NEW WINTER DRAPERY AND CLOTHING, Consisting of DRESS GOODS, Plain and Fanoy BLACK and COLOURED CASHMERES BLACK and COLOUttKD VELVKTKEN3 FLANNELS, BLANKKTS RUGS, SHAWLS, &c. MEN'S TWEED SUITS MEN'S TROUSBR3 and TROUSERS and VESTS MEN'S MOLESKIN TROUSHRS, So. BOYS' and YOUTHS' CLOTHING in Groat Variety. Tho above Goods are nil Bought Very: Cheap for Cash, and will be SOLD VERY CHEAP FOR CASH. HANNKEN BROS., DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS. &c, 300 and 302, Upper Quekn-stbket (Corner of Alexandra-atroet). mHE ACCIDENT INSURANCE ABSO JL CIATION OF NEW ZEALAND. A Dividend of 7J uor cent, has boon declared, and is now payable at the Auckland Office, P a lmerstonßuildin l s. THußßi(Ewia> Manager and Superintendent for North Island. DR. E. D. MACKELLAR, M.D. CM., First-class Honours University of Glasgow (Edinburgh, Paris, Rotundo Lying-in Hospital, Dublin), HAS COMMENCED PRACTICE IN UPPER QUEEN-STREET, In the house lately occupied by CaL Haultain. HOURS OF CONSULTATION: At home—9 to 10 a.m., and 7to 8 p.m.: also, Ai Aickin's, The Pharmacy, Queen-street, (rom 2 to 4 o'olock in the afternoon. /IHEAP LINES IN DRAPERY WILLIAM R. ATBRIDGMAN'S. 30 Pairs 10-1 and 11-4 White Blankets, slightly damaged, 20 % discount; a great bargain Coloured Austrian Rugs, from 6s 9d 150 Children's Wool Soarves,6d: worth Is New Wool SQuares in great variety Fur Capos, splendid assortment Girls', Maids\ and Ladies' Ulßters, from 5s 6d; a few of Last Season s to be cleared at a great rednotion Just received, a nice assortment New Lace Ties, Collarettes. &a. Nice lot of Ladies' Black Cloth and Cashmere Dolmans Splendid Assortment Dress Goods, nice line, 7 Jd: worth Is Black Feather Trimming, la Very large Towels, 1b Good Stock Flannels, marked very low, from 8d yard White Calico. 2Jd; Groy Calico, 2d Union Shirting, very Btrong, BJd; worth la Men's Trousers and Vests,from 7s lid; Trou sers, 4s 6d 30 Men's Worsted Duke of Edinburgh Coats, 21a; worth 35s Men's Tweed Coats, from 6s lid Boys' Suits, is 6d; Youths' Suits, from los 6d Men's Flannel Drawers, 2s 6d Flannel Shirts, Is lid Having an Overstock ot Clothing, will, previous to Stock-taking, clear at very low pricea Boys' Overcoats, from 10s 6d Large Stock of Men's, Boys', and Youths', from Is6d. 288, JUNCTION DRAPERY WAREHOUSE, UFFEB QUEEN-STREET,



_ A protection order was granted this morn me by the Resident Magistrate, to Sarah Fitter, wife of Albert John Fisher, formeflv °f *£? °*°i dental H«tel, who deßerted her on the 19th of June, 1883. The applicant, who is supporting herself, desired protection from the creditors of her husband.



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The chaige against the girl Agnes John son for stealing a cash-box, value, with contents, £4 13s, the property of George Whelan, on the 4th inst., at Ponsonby, prosecutor wished to withdraw. Sergeant Gamble said the application came with a very bad grace from Mr Whelan, who had ' made false statements as to the amount of money and given the police no end of trouble in this manner. He objected to n withdrawal. Remanded until Friday next, i p.risoner was admitted to bail in one surety ! of£2g. | • 3^ MB> TELLA' Come !"—The proprietor of TTbe New Zealand Farmer, Bee andPonltry ! Journal" has much pleasure in announcing that he has made arrangements with Mr A. A. ! Whitehorne ("Alpha"), the winner of the Sooiety of Arts first prize in the recent musical competition, for the publication with the next numbor of that periodical, of the prize song, '. "Come, Stella, Cornel" AUsu.b9cri<ierßto"The j Farmer" will be presented with a copy of thi* ' reaUyhigh class composition. The ranslci 1 BupffSfcent will be only one of a mimber of attractions in the forthcoming issue, which will add to the reputation " The Farmer" haa already made as the best agricultural und family paper in New Zealand. I