SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

HIGH WATER.

fl,O(;Ki.*Nu-Thls evening, 6.56; to-morrow - This evening, 9.30; to "bKSlSa H^« ? -^hisevening, 10.36;t0-mor row morning, 10.55.

Sunbisr.—To-morrow morning—o.sl. Oitjjskt.—-Thii evening—l.s7. Moon's' AuK.-New Moon. ISth, 2.50 a.m,

ARRIVALS.

TO-DAY. Rotomahana, s.e., Carey, from Russoll lona, 8.8., Aniodeo, from Mercury Bay

DEPARTURES.

TO-DAY.

Ilotomahana, s.b., Carey, for Bo«*o™n tTa?andß Wc'como, schoouer, Fry, for Chatham islands Adelaide, schooner, Dunn, for Whangaroa

Inwards CoAST\visE.-LiOTtto,.from 1 homes, with 21,000 ft. timber. 40 casos jam; Modora, from Awanul, with 40 tons wood; Saucy Kato, from Russell, with 69 tons coal; Pukapaka, from Barrier, with 11 logo.

Outw Aims COABTWI3E.-Morcury,for Whan parei: Pukapuka, tor Barrior; Bata, tor Waiara.

Tho sohooner Howard loft Gisbomo for this port on the Ist hurt., and whon of East Capo on conntcred a heavy galo. during which her mainmast carriod away. She ran back to vis borne for repairs. The 9 .a. Gairloch has boon towed Into Mechan ics' Bay, whoro sho is to be repairod. The throo-maitcd schooner Adelaide sailed this! morning for Whangaroa. where sho will 1 ad timber for Sydnoy. Tho rnw steam tug Awhina is to leave Quoen atroet Wharf on U.e olllcial trial at 1 p.m. on Saturday next.

The Btoamer Aorangi, which loft Ib mouth for New Zealand ports on Saturday last, has on board about 100 nominated immigrants.

Tho foUowingvossolsworoloadingat Mercury Bay yestorday :-Occola, Kenihvorth. \\ aiapu, Prosperity, and Lancashire Lass. The schooner Welcome left for Chatham Islandsoarly today. Pasßongor:-Mr L. John son.

The 8.8. Wellington, which loft for Whangaiol last evening, should return horc to-night, when aho is expoctcd to loavo again for Tauranga. The following vessels have entered outwards at the Customß :-Parnoll. brigantine, Mctaaacs. for Kaipara; Sybil, schooner, Xrayto, from Rurutu.

Tho regular Kast Coast trader Gisborno is advertisod to sail next Monday. The 8.8. lona arrived from Morcury Bay at 6.30 a.m. to-day. Passonfrers:-M"eßdamos White. Harding, and Pierce, Misses binipson and Trott, Rev. Wilson, Captain Brophy, Mr Barwell, and a steerage. While the steamer Arawa was going alongside tho wharf at Port Chalmora yesterday she took the ground. A hawser connecting her with the wharf broke, and she canio Into collision with the barque Lutterworth. The »*«?* *""*£?! davits carried away, and sustained otfior damages. Tho N.Z. Shipping Coiupany's s.s. Kaikoura left Lyttelton for London at 2 p.m. yestorday, withSo passengers from all ports. Her cargo compiles 5,131 carcases mutton. 101 quarters beef wool, etc., and flvo boxes gold, valued at

£18,376. Tho e.s. Rotomahana left for Melbourne via Southern ports, at noon today, with a &amll (inantlty of genoral cargo and tho follcmlnK passengers :-Por Poverty Bay-JUss Hamill, Mrs nurrio. Messrs Htrinan. Coleboume, and Griffiths. For Napier-Mr and Mrs Birch and child. Messrs Shardon, Logan, and Levishon. For Welliugton—Mr Monaiss and Judge Fen ton. For Lyttelton-Mr V/endel, For Dunedin -Mr and Mra Seely and 1 children, Messrs Street and Michaelis.

Ths barque Nauphanto, which left Liverpool for this port on Feb. 5. brings the following oirgo'-fear and rod iron. 18 tons; plate iron. 8 tint; galvanised iron, 10 tons; tin plates, ICO boxes; wire and wire ropo, JO tons; window K'.ass, *50: china and earthenware. £180;; rum, 53 ga lona-British spirits in bulk. So gallons; dirto in case, 633 gallons; beer in glass. 7=.bar rels; whitesa-'t, 257 tons; soda crystals, 20tons bicarb, soda, lOOowt; ash and potash, l ton, caustic soda! 5 tons; silicate, 8 tons ; soap, 20 cwt. Total value, £1,100.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Wutara, this day.-Arrlved! Haurofci, from O^ h H Usfoa^. at^day.-Arrlved:Wcm DK ton, frS?,^lr?b/s a d I B y.-Arrived: Suva, from AVVKLLKNcJaw'Uiisday.-The 8.0. Hauroto ai tor Lyttolton. At the Heads: Motley, bngan tino, from Now York.

Chief Post-office. Auckland.

Maim wiu Clobb as uotbb-

This Da*. For Waltlangl and Upper Mill, per lona, al p.m.

Fwbay. May 1».

For Greymouth. per Taupo, at 9 a.m. FOTWaitaraand Southern ports,per Hauraki

For Cowes and Coromandol, per Coromande]

Star Thames," pet Rotomahana, at 2.30 p.m. For TlrarangaTand Opotiki, per Wellington, at ForPWhangarei Heads, Parua. Walpn, Whan i sarel7andKamo, per Waitaki. at £p.m. ; ForTnames, per Enterprise, at 5.30 p.m. Hnjr-w-MWWBfTi'SapaHvOTk'worth, etc, per Rose Casey, at 10 a.m. Tuesday, 26th inst. ' For Navigator Islands. Bandwioh Islands, United States of America, Canada, British Columbia, Central and South America, and > British and Foreign West Indies, at 1 p.m For United Kingdom and Continent ol Kaiopa, at 1 p.m. Money orders, 11.30 ft.ni- Registered letters and nowsoapera. at 11.30 a.m. Late letters, bearing an extra fee of Blx penco In addition to the postage, will be received by the Mall Agent on board the steamer up to the time of Balling. This mall will be due In London on Friday, July 3,1885.

8. B. BIBS, CWet FoatmMtoi nhlßl Pmt-Offlon. AnnHanrt.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

MAY 14.1888. Opera House*-" Tho Woman in Whito," 8 p.m.

Lorne-etroot Hall—" Ivo," lecture on " Chlnoso Gordon," 7.30 p.m. Devonport Hall—Wesleyan Bazaar. 3 to 10 p.m.

Robeon'a Rooms-Auckland Chess Club, 7.30

p.m. * Onehunga Stono School-rooni-Spoclal Meet ing of Artillery, 7 p.m. V.M.C.A.—Devotional Meeting, 7.30 p.m. St Paul's Churoh— Confirmation Servico, 7.30 p.m.

Auckland Tabernacle—Soiree, 6.80 p.m. Alexandra-street Church-Keligious Sorvlce, 7.30 p.m.

Notices to Correspondents.

LINCOLN-6TREET ONCE MORE.—The BUbject ifl not worth pursuing further. J.G.—DeLautour is the ooneot spelling. PATEB*'AMiUAß(ColliDgwoodstreet).—Abarbed wire fence abutting on a much-frequentod Btreet is contrary to city regulations, and if you complain to the Council an order will, no doubt, be issued for the removal of tho dan gerous nuisance. Constant Rkadkh.—Teenier was beaten in several races early in hia career as a sou lor. He -was defeated in 1882 by Hosmur, Wallace Ross, and Hanlan, but he subsequently won several events in which the two former took part;

Births.

COOPER.—On May 14, at Stoneyhurst, Mount Edon, tho wifo of W. H. Coopor of a son. GLOVBR.-0n May 5. at her residence. Churph street, North Shore, Mra G. H. Glover of a daughter.

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

For tli* hum thit Uoki MBisUnos, For tho wrong th»t n«edi r»Bl»tano«, For th» futurs in th« <tf»tano«, And the good that wt out da,

THURSDAY, MAY 14, 1885.

The Council of the Otago University College have adopted the following resolution :—" That this Council pro tests against theappointment of Terence as one of the class-books for students for Honours in the New Zealand Uni versity, and commends its Classical Professors not to read these books in classes where there are lady students." Mr Bathgate said he felt inclined to propose that they disassociate them selves from the New Zealand Univer sity. If he had done so, the proposal would, we believe, have received very considerable support. An agitation has, in fact, already commenced in Dunedin for the withdrawal of the Otago College from the New Zealand University. The Dunedin "Herald," in a leading article advocating' this course, says :—" The so-called Univer sity of. New Zealand, the functions of which aie restricted "to its being an

examining body, is proved to be rank shoddy and a preposterous and expen sive sham. It was brought into exist ence under a gross misapplication of statutory privileges. It was intended by Parliament that the University of Otago should be the University of New Zealand, and act both as a teaching body and an examining one. The, jealousy of two or three self-willed men in other provinces diverted the purposes of Parliament, and succeeded in raising up a mongrel institution of no manner of use in the cause of education." This is a purely Otago view of the question ; every University is merely a collection of colleges, and it happens in New Zealand, from the circumstances of the country.that these colleges, instead of being gathered together in one spot, have to be separated to meet the wants of students. The Otago,College could never have been made the New Zea land Univeisity, and if Mr Bathgate's proposal were given effect to to-morrow, It would merely involve the lowering of the status of Otago degrees. It is no more probable that the Otago Univer sity would obtain recognition for Us decrees by the great English Univer sities now than before the affiliation took place. The fact that the ex aminers of the University have not been concerned in the teaching is an advantage ; for although we agree with much of Professor Sale's denunciation of examinations with their tendencies to produce cram, to suppress originality of thought, and place shackles and manacles on the students, the way to avoid these consequences has not been shown yet. Certainly it would be no improvement to make the examinations a sham, or merely a means of stamping with a false imprint of learning certain narrow lines of study pursued by individual professors. However, we do not think too much stress should be laid upon this threat of the Otago Council to withdraw ; but it is serious enough to cause the Senate of the New Zealand University to moderate some thing of their high-handed method of dealing with reasonable dissent from their decisions. It would, we think, be unfortunate for the cause of University education in this colony it a rupture between any of the affiliated colleges and the University should occur, but its possibility must not be overlooked. The vagrant character of the Univer sity Senate deprives it of the strength which local affection would give, and exposes it to rivalries and jealousies. If its members would avoid the rocks and shoals which beset their course, they must steer very cautiously. Their recent action in forcing upon students an impure, and not otherwise excellent book, has strained their authority to an extent that is dangerous, and many such pranks would, we believe, bring the institution to grief.

Cheap Money

Tits hucccss of tho Victorian loan, ro portod by cable to-day, in a good augury for our further borrowing. Eleven mil-

lions sterling woro otlbrcd, and tho wholo amount required by tho colony has boor, subscribed at abovo par. The easiness of

the London money market is another nign that the war crisis is boliovod in financial circles to havo passed, and Now Zealaud will probably have no difficulty in finding all tho money she wants for tho undortak inga authorised by Parliament last ses sion. _^__

A Good Cause Languishing.

Now that public attention has been drawn to the remarkable work which is being carried on amongst the haunts of vice by the few ladiea who compose tho moving spirits in the Female Prison Gate Brigade, it is to be hoped that the public will not bo WV«™™i J" ».-»«««— "-- -C"- J a" generously bogun. Benevolence cannot bo more effectively displayed than in tho form chosen by this society, where lady mana gers seek out the sick and distressed and depraved, and oxtend towards them a help ing hand in a truly practical form. When our Benevolent Society held tie last annual mooting, congratulations wore offered to the subscribers on the extreme rarity of genuine cases of distress in Auckland, as was shown by the fact that only about £100 had been dispensed in roliof. Indeed, the Society must have ex perienced some diOiculty in discovering tiny distress at all, seeing that tho distribu tion of this £100 worth of roliof cost another £100—namely, £1 in management expenses to expend each £1 Tho oxpori encoß of tho ladies associated with the Female Prison Gate Brigado havo proved that had one-half «f the poverty boon ro lioved, the Society would not have beon ablo to carry forward a largo balance. They tell of children without food for days together, of whole families sleeping under carts in tho Market yard, or wherever else they can find shelter, of tho misery endured by occu pants of wrotched hovels where drink is the curse i of young girls turned out of houses and living and sleeping in tho Domain for weeks and months, and, in fact, stories of vice, crime, and destitution that would scarcely be thought of. Auckland has grown so rapidly that people forgot that it is now a very largo city—with the vices, the Crimea, and the attendant povorty of great towns. But thero aro happily no irredeemably sunken and crushed-down massoH; the records of the labours of thoso ladies ahow that numbers of girls and women have been rescued from lives of dis soluteness and crime, homes havo been made happier and brighter, and starving children fed and clothed. All honour to the ladies who have promoted this work, and who are thomaelvos acting as the mes sengers of love and morcy, and it will bo to fio eternal disgrace of our citizens •if fc'io funds to carry on tho noble work aro not forthcoming. At present, one lady has gone away for a few weeks with her health broken down through too close attention to her self-imposed

duties, and another is suffering from blood poisoning, contracted while visiting a wretched hovel for the purpose of relieving the inmates. Very little money has beon contributed yet, but never was there a more deserving object, from a charitable point of view, and therefore we earnestly recom mend it to public sympathy.

Schools of Mines.

The Minister of Mines will be in Auckland next week, en route for the goldfields of this province, and we have no doubt the peoplo of Thames will bo ready to urge upon his notice their desire to have a school for the technical instruction of miners established in the district. Otago ia well to the front in formulating a demand for Schools of Mines in tho South, and sho has tho benefit of the enthusiastic advocacy of Professor Black, who has lately made a tour of tho goldfields of Otago. In the course of a re port to the Government, he states that in eight weeks he delivered forty-four lectures at fifteen different places, and established testing classes at nine centres. He adds the following on the subject of technical instruction:—

" During my visit to the coast, as well as to the Otago goldfields, I was strongly impressed with the large field open for teaching tc crowds of intelligent men such subjects as geology and mineralogy, the use of the blow-pipe, the chemistry of minerals, and^ the extraction of motala from their ores. The men are thirst ing for this kind of knowledge. They present the saddening spectacle of standing together in cludh, with funds subscribed for procuring chemicals, books, and apparatus, but with no ono left to teach them the use of these ap pliances. There was never a better op portunity offered to any Government or University authorities of providing suitable means of instruction to so large a number of earnest students eager to receive it, and no body of students will make a better or more direct use of the instruction provided them. Such instruction, if liborally provided, will convert many of these miners into intelligent prospectors, since they will be able to iden tify valuable ore when they find it (which

ia not tho caso at present). The country will reap o thousand-fold in the develop ment of itß groat roßOurceß by expenditure judiciously made in this direction. Profoßsor Black's idea is not to introduce a fully-equipped School of Mines all at once, but to work up towards it. Ho has therefore submitted a scheme to tho Ministry, to tho effect thnt ho and assis tants should for a time give special instruc tion in aonoral branches of knowlodgo in Ota"o goldliolda, euch as geology, ore drossing, mineralogy, Imotallurgy, analysis and assaying, mine surveying, ate. mis is | such a scheme as will probably meet with Govornmont approval, and, if it suits Otago, may well be accepted for thogoldholda of Auckland. Under this^plan, classes would bo established at Thames, To Aroha, and Coromandol, and tho futuro School of | Minos would bo established in tho moat control and populous mining community.

Mr T. Kilfoylo, who has boon transferred from th'o Auckland Post-otHco to tlio Tost oilico aa Tiraaru, was this morning pre sented with a handaomo gold pencil-case by liia foHow-oilicors, who at the same tnno expressed thoir dosire that ho might bo for tunate in his now sphoro of labour. Mr Kilfoyle loft for tho South per Kotoranhuna to-day His pla™ >n U'o Auckland dopart nient is to bo filled by Mr Gardner, of Timaru. Some time ago wo montionod that a potition Bignod by porsons worshipping at tho Salvation Army Barracks had been presented to Mr Y. G. Ewington, Chairman of tlio City North Licensing Coramittoo, praying that no liconae bo granted to tho Shamrock Hotel, Wollosley-Btroot. Tho Shamrock Hotel was formerly a woodon building, but a previous Committoo refuser! to ronow tho licenso unless tho pronnsos woro rebuilt. Tho owner has built o hand some modern hotel, and in tho fuco of a promise mado by a previous committco, it does i O3in somowhat hard that ho should run tho risk cf having his liconso rofuKOd. However, tho ratepayers are tho arbiters in tlioso nmttord, and|if|thoy feel it right that ono individual should sutler in tho intorcste of tho public, no ono has a right to coin plain. Mr Ewington to-day handod the Salvation Army potition over to tho clork of the LiconsiiiK Bonch(Mr.l. 15. Storoy), who rotains it for public inspection. It boars 200 eignaturos, and though there are no specific allegations against tho previous conduct of tho house, it is objoctcd that its proximity to a place of public wor ship i.e. the Salvation Army Barracks, is undoßirablo. A man named Wra. Bibby was arroatod this morning by Dotectivo Hughos on a oharco of stealing carpontors tools and other articled, value £10, from tho business promisoa of Messra lloid and Gray, of Fort stroot. Ono of tho City Council carts laden with earth bioko down in (iueen-stieot this forenoon. Tho obstruction to tho tratlic was soon removed. Tho funoral of the late Mr John AVise man took place yesterday in tlio Church of England Comotory, in tho prosecco of a largo number of relative? and citizens. Tho burial Bervico waR impressively read ovor tho grave by Uev. C. M. Nelson, M A., of St. Paul's, decoasod having attended St. Paul's Church for many voara.

Kaukapakapa was vory nearly tho scono of a fatal accident on Saturday last. Tho road contractor's men, who are ongngod in quarrying out road niotal, knocked oil work at a quarter to twelve o'clock, owing to the dolay in tho cartß passing ono another. Scarcoly 2md thoy beon gone twenty minutes, wlion tho wholo face of tho quarry foil in. If tho CVts had boon punctual, soven mon would undoubtedly havo beon covorcd by tho slip. Tho only man nonr tho placo at tho limo of tho occurrenco was n carter, nnd ho noticed tho oarth dropping onco of twico in annul miantitios. Wliilo on his way to soo wlmt waa tho matter, ho etayed to iill a whuol rut, and boforo ho could left liis head tlio slip had taken place. It is supposed that tho place was undormincd too much for tho loofco luituro of tho top soil. Tbo presentation plato of tho Koynl Association fotPromolion of tho Fine Arts m Scotland is now on view in tho whop window of Messrs Upton and Co., Queen street. Tho picture which represents " Cattlo Crossing tho SoWay;" has boon much ad mirod, and doaorvedly so. Wo notice that this excellent socioty has boon in oxistonco for half n contury, and is represented, not only in Edinburgh, but in most of the principal cities in Scotland, England, tho Unirod State.", and tho colonies. In tho words of tho Lord Provost,"This Association has diffused tho works of Scottish artists ovor tho wholo habitable globo, and tended to keep alivo that lovo of country which has beon at all timos characteristic of tho Scottish people." In looking over tho list of Now Zealand subscriber^ 8 w c onnrclr? presents 31, Dnncdin 58, Wanganui 47, and Wellington 29, Auckland, tho city of artists, has but 2 subscribers

A Christchurch tologram states that tho law examiners for tho colony, Mopsrn J. S. Woston and Judge Smith, huve just con cluded tho examinations for March last. Thero wero .'il candidates all told, consisting of throo solicitors previously admitted, throe candidates for admission for barristers, and two for admission for solicitors. In addition to tho fifteen names formerly tolographod, Mcsera F. W. Skoet, of (iisborno, A. Gowor, of Auckland (previously admitted as a so'i tor), and Farnio, of Dunedin, havo punned. Tho Christchurch Law Society's gold medal for solicitors' papers has beon awarded to Mr IT. W. Skoot, and tho Socioty'd two cer tificates of merit for solictora to Messrs Louisson and Nicholson. Tho papers pre pared by tho holdors of prizoa woro of a vory superior character,

Thoro was snothor largo audionco at tlio Opera House last ovoning, tho lowor part ot tho houao being full. "Tho Woman in White" was repeated with continued sue cosa, and mot with most flattoring marks of approval. Those who havo not yot soon Mr Koovo in his groat impersonation of Count Foaco should avail themselves of the opportunities affordod thi* evening and on Friday ovoning, when "'The Woman in White" will bo reproduced. On Saturday night " Impulso" will bo prOßontod for tho first time in Auckland. Acceptances and gonoral ontrics for the Takapuna Birthday Mooting aro duo to morrow (Friday) night.

It has transpired that only 8d or !M in coppors was taken from tho now Congrega tional Church at Mount Eden on Sunday. It is belioved that tho tlioft waa committed by ono of the scholars, and that he obtainod ingress through ono of tho windows after he had pushed back tho catch with a knifo. What should pv >vo a most interesting lecture is announced to bo given to night in the Lorno-street Hall, on tho sub ject of " Chinese Gordon." The locturei ia to be " Ivo," and as tho gentleman who I chooses to bo known by that namo aerved with tho Taopinga in tho robollion which was quelled by tho lato Gonoral Gordon, he ie well fitted to speak at least on tho Chinese portion of tho career of the popular hero.

The David Livingstone Templar enter tainment last evening was quite a success. At the conclusion of tho preliminary lodge business, Brother Skene, W.C.T., took tho chair, and introduced tho proceedings in a pithy and taking address on " Tho Moral and Pecuniary Advantages of Good Toraplary." Tho programtno was variod and pleasing, from which wo clip tho follow ing specialities : —fianoforto suto by Sister Cottingham ; " Bon Bobbin, or, Sarvedher Right," rocitation, by Bro. Walkor ; songs, " Killarney," and, in response to an encoro, "Tho Broken Pitcher," by Sister Cutting ham ; "Tho ifiruman'g Wedding," by Bro. McLachlan ; "iiluimua O'Brien," by Bro. Clino; "Tom Tough" (cumic), Bro. Skinner; pianofoi-to solo, Bro. Slodart; recitations by Sister Longbottom and Bro, Blackwood ; songs by Bros. Perry, Solby, Townsend, Gillson, and Williams. The officers of the Lodge appeared in regalia, thus adding to the attractions of the evening. The meeting closed exactly at 10 o'clock with the National Anthem.

The suit brought against Detective Hughes by Thomea Horgan (part licensee of the Queen's Head Hotel) for the recovery of £50 damages in respect of alleged illegal arrest in connection with a betting trans action over the " resurrected " sausages at Quoi's restaurant, resulted yesterday even ingin the plaintiff beingnonsuited with coste. An outline of his evidence waa given in our last impression M, Sweeney, J. Erwin (stakeholder),andConstableMcCormick were also examined, His Honor then raised tho question whether the plaintiff's evidenco disclosed good cause for Detective Hughes's suspicion that plaintiff had committed, or was about to commit.a breach of the peace. After this point had been arguei by Mr. Cotter for the defendant, and Mr Lusk for the plaintiff, His Honor held that there was no case to go before the jury. The evidence clearly justified the Detective'H interference. Consequently, without any evidonco being called for tho tlofenoo, plaintiff was nonsuited with costs, £5 3s. This concluded the business of the District Court.

The local option polling for City Isort waa proceeding to-day, but judging from tho foot that only 50 voteß had been re corded up till two o'clock, very little interest was being taken in ths result. Tho poll, which closes at bx o cook, is to deter mine whether or not publicans licenses may bo increased in ttie district during the next three years. Several ady and gentleman canvassers wore at work on do half of tho Tomporance party, but the Licoiißod Victuallers did not appear to be taking any active part in the oloction. Mr Ridings was prodding officer. An interesting couplo who havo boon carrying on an extensive "lambing down business in Auckland havo just taken their departure for Gisborno. _ ; Tlio Uomuora Road Board oloction having lapsed through an informality in tho pro ceedings following upon tho polling, three extraordinary vacancies havo occurred, which it ifi propoeod to lill by a poll to bo taken on Monday, Ist Juno, at tho school building, Brighton Road. Uur statement of yesterday that.tho Board pro posed to oloet tho members by_ a show of hands was mado on erroneous information. A man named William Benjamin was riding near tho Comotory Bridgo on Mon day, when ho waa thrown from his horse, his foot caught in tho reins, and ho was dragged for some distanco before the animal stopped. His hip was injured, and he waa | yeetorduy taken to tho Hospital, whero nia ininrioa woro attendod to by Dr. Bond.

Settling on tho Otahuhu Racing Club Autumn Meeting takes placo on Saturday noxt, at 8 o'clock. To tho Editor: Sir, -How many children will cot down tho draintrap at tho bottom of Hopburn-stroct this winter it is hard to any. It soems to mo a disgraceful thing that it should bo always loft open instead of having a grating to it.-Yours, otc, A Father.

Tho llobson Corps' fourth competition fortho Lndios Prize takes place at tho Mount Eden butts on Saturday noxt at

, liO Members who wish to compete* will avo to got tho ammunition at tho rocruit drill on Friday ovoning. A keen compoti tion is oxpectod, us several crack shots for morly in tho Corps have now rejoined, and will compoto. " An Irishman " writes approving of our protest against tho formation of Volunteer corps which may provoke religious or national antagonism. Ho sayH: -- It Volunteering is to bo popular, it should bo carried on without infusing an olement of religions discord into its procoodinga, and exciting hatred and engendering tho most pernicious ani mosities among its mombors. To sanc tion tho formation of two such olemonts of discord in our midst at the prosent juncture would bo a most unmitigated evil which would tako some timo to eradicate. It is a doplorablo fact that Volunteering cannot bo carried on withoutthe Christian religion being profanod and disgraced by being^ perpetually thrustbotwoenlrishmonandtheirjustnghts. All true and loyal Irishmen abhor the wrotched bigotry that rofuses to co-operate in defence of their adopted country with persons of a difluront creed. The thanks of tho public should certainly be tendered to you for your timely warning ; for if men would but allow thomsolvos to think im partially on tho subject, all must arrivo at a similar conclusion."

To-morrow ovoning tho annual mooting of tho Baud of Hopo Union will b6 held in tho Tcmroanco Hall, whon peraons interosted m tho work aro Invltod to be present. A plain tea will bo placed on tables at 6 30. and thei business mooting will commonco at 7.30, wlion tho report and balaneeeheot will bo read, the olllcors elected for oiibuldk I'^.^iP?"',"?^ afllliatod Booietiea woived. of tho inovomont Bhould make an ofTOt to attend, ac tho Union Is certainly dcaorvinK of sympathy and support.

STUANOK INHUnOUIIINATION.—WhO b»3 Hit • ■sirrimiuoel v sort »f malarty when all the ii.rin'.kw hi em In ruliolllou.and labour In abiolu li:lv iiniioanblo llt ha condition of fiorvta mil-it iiiiK-hanilhrnin thut ran only b« ourod iiyt.hu nayof ihatirroeiKtible remedy, American Uu.nllop ljittore. Keuil

" Now Zealand Farmor, Boe>nd I'oultry Journal."—Tho May number, which is now pub lishud.iscouloußlyillUßlratod.AmonKtlioongrav- ings may be mentioned a beautifully-oxocutcd portraitof" Pure Ayrshire Bull,' Duke,'"of two rams, ono bred in Queensland, tho other in Tas mania, and representations of the "Kmilo O'Uejßt" pear and "Michaelmas Daisies." Tho seasonablo operations in farm and gardon are described in dotail, together with advloo to aplarisU suitable to the presont month. Tho fourth instalment appears of "Instructions to Boginncra In Bookeoplng," the artlole being Illustrated with outa. Among the more impor tan articles the following'may bo montioned :—

1 Doughs and Ploughing," "Valuoot Grass In Faun Economy." " Management of Pigs," '•Management of Dairy Farms," " Wooaiand Lawns," " Training Fruit on Walla (con tinued)," "Phylloxera in Australia." "Fonoy from Corn." "The Grass- killing Grub,1' 1300 uopnrlmcnt is particularly full this month. Tho family section is full of interesting items, solocted to pleaso every variety of taste. Lost, but not loast. a supplement of (hoot music, full size, is isauod with tho present num bcr. It is a song entitled " Coruo, Stella, Come," by Mr A. A. Whitohorno. which won tho first prizo given by Horr Carl Sohmttt at tho recent Hoeloty of Arts competition. Rogular subscrib ers will bo entitled to tills supplement, whloh is composed of a good plccoof music.

SUCCESS OF THE VICTORIAN LOAN.

Elovoii Millions Offered,

(SPECIAL TO I'KKSS ASSOCIATION.

(Received May 14—1?,22 a.m.)

London, May 13. Tknderh woro oponod to-day for tho Vic torian loan of £4,000,000 at t per con*i with minimum fixod at 09. Tho total amount tendered for was over £11,000,000, Tondora at £100 13s will recoivo SO per cont, of applications ; abovo that sum in full.

The oilicial avorago of tho Victorian Loan is £100 18a 9d. Thoro wero 1,153 tondorn, covering £11,495,000 Tendora at £113 15s will rocoivo 80 per cent.

[REUTERS TELEGRAPH.]

(Recoived—l4th May, 11 a.m.) Tho Victorian Loan. London, May 13.—Tondera for the Vic torian loan of four millions wore oponed to day. Tho amount required waa fully covered at about an average of £100 10s.

DESTRUCTIVE FLOODS.

(UY TELEGBAI'II—I'UKSS ASSOCIATION.

Blekheim, this day, A heavy flood in tho Pelorue River on Saturday afternoon carried away tho staging of the ninety-feet span. The esti' mated loss ia £200. Tho opening of the bridge will bo considerably delayed. Floods and landslips in the Pelorua and Kai Valley have renderod rbada impossible for wheeled traffic for eomo weeka to come.

OAMARI ELECTION.

(l!Y TKIiMKAFH —i'BESH ASSOCIATION,

Oajiaku, this day, Thk nomination of candidates for theropre sentation of Oamaru in the House of Repre sentatives took place yesterday. Tho can didates proposed were Lord Koidhavon, tbe defeated candidate at last eloction, and Mr T. W. Hialop, a former member of the House. The Bhow of hands was in favour of Mr Hislop, and a poll was demanded by Lord Reidhaven.

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TABLE TALK.

L.AST two nights of "Woman In White. Recruits are being enlisted in the A.O force at Wellington. Kißsing is said to cure freckles, and a lot of red-headed girls are anxious to try the C"a young lady has applied to study medi cine at Dunedin University College. The borough of Blenheim has ordered a steam fire engine, to cost £1,000. A Press Association telegram cays ivir Ballanco intends visiting Parihaka. A Young Men's Society has beon tormeo at Thames, combining a gymnasium, read ing-room, and chess club. Dr Kilgour is President, and Mr L. Ehrenfried Vico- P ThXtest song is entitled, "Oh, Kiss Me Once and Let Mo Die." The sentiment would seem to imply that the osculator was inordinately fond of onions. At Geraldino, Canterbury, a blackamitli named Charles Trengrovc has been com mitted for trial for wifei murder. Subscriptions aro boing raißed at JJuno din in support of the bootmakers on strike in Chiistchurch. , A contemporary suggests that a lawyers corps should be formed, and thinks the Russians would never be able to stand the unmerciful "charges" of tho "Devils fifteenth annual sports of South Can terbury Athletic Club opened yesterday at Tl A"boy named Loary, aged 14 years, has had his thumb blown off at Dunodin while playing with gunpowder. His arm may re el v ire to be amputated. Wowondoriftho flower called dondro bium eigantoum odontoglossum raozln by any other name would smell oh sweet, and If so, why it does not get another name. Tho parents of tho boy Briggs, burned to doath in Canterbury, have been consurcd by tho Coroner's jury for noghgonco. I ho youngest child who, was sevoroly burnod.nas ""rhe^unoral of the late A. S. Cokmhoun, who was drowned at Thames, wns largoly attended yesterday, the Freemasons, children of public schools, and many private friends boing present. A husband who was extolling hiß personal prowess to hia wife was suddenly kissed by tho latter. "What is that for V ho asked. " I'm giving a kiss for a blow," she replied The Committee of Greymouth Hoepital throaton to resign when the Government placo thorn in fundß to meet current ex penditure by the 27th inst. The Otago Chess Club have accepted the challenge of the Canterbury Club to play a match by tolograph of ten aside. Dunedin University Council have resolved to recommend their Classical Professors not to read tho alleged immoral plays by Terence in classes in which thoro aro lady 6 '■" Did you pass tho hat ?" the pastor of a Texas congregation askod his deacon, aftor the morning service. "Yes, I did, said tho deacon, and then, looking into tho vacant interior of a hat that showed nothing but lining, he added, gloomily, " So did everybody else." Mr Wm. Cutler, of Warkworth, an old settlor, diod after a brief illness of heart disease, at the age of 70 years. Hia funoral took place yesterday. The heathen Chineo has developed a new peculiaiity in Otago, whero he adopts such nameß as McNab, McPherson, McDonald, McDougall, and McGregor. If tho sun were surrounded by a coating of ico fifty miles thick, it would bo ineltod in ono minute. . Tho wholo population of Now York is located in 77,000 buildings, many of which are employed also for business or manu factures. On an avorago thero aro sixtoen persons to each house. According to a French astrologer and ■prophet, tho Quoen of England will dio a viotont death, oither during ft lire or in consequonco of afire, on tho 10th of ».ep toraber, 1889. Tho appeal case Koginu v. Vowlos wan heard at Wellington yesterday. Appellant had boon convicted at Wanganui of em bezzling money belonging to tho Govern ment; Insuranco Association, and bis conten tions were that he was not in tho gervico of Her Majesty, and had not boon proporly appointed. The i .ppeal Court, however, confirmed tho oonvisjtion.

POLICE COVET.—This Day.

(Before Messrs Moody and Whitcombo. Jua ticos.)

Duonk.-Tko poraoDS wore pnnlshcd. Kdward Hyan, drunk and disorderly on the Wharf.- Cocßlablo Ohrlstio oxplalned.-Fined 20b and on Bummonß with ullowing two cows to stray.ln O'Korkoßtroot.-Mr Howard Bald ho had_taken every precaution but ho oould not plead guilty. Tho cows certainly got out. Tho temporary tpnoa had boon romovod in oonßoqueocs or jm; A 2S?o< xuiinSi■ w m uuiukvu wiui a similar offunco under the same oircuoißtanccs; also John Wren nan and Henry Civil. The defendants wero cautioned and tho cases dismissed. Breach oc Licensing act. — John Stuart Milne, HconßOO of tho llobson Hotel, appeared in answer to a aumnioDs charging him with Bupplyiuir boer to Hobert Hall, a problbitod per son, on tho 30th April. — Mr Cotter, for dotoi. dant, pleaded not gulUy.—Robert Hill, residing at Surroy 11111b, doposod that he was a carpon tor. Hia Bistor procured a prohibition order against him on the 21th March. He obtained a. pint of boor and paid for It at tho Hobeon Hotel. Ho had novor been in tho hotel Binco Mr Milne wai the lessee. Mr Mi'no might bare known him in tho WatkatJ soino >ears ago Did not think Mr MUno know him. When tho boor waa drawn, his sister hopped in and aaid, "That's a prohibited man." Tho landlord immodiatoly t ok tho beer from him.—By Mr Cotter: Had ho thought Mr Milne would hovo known him ho Bhould not havogonotn. Ho was dry and thought it a good onanco to get a pint. — Mr Cotter spoke in defence, and showed tho difficulty under which publicans laboured; also somo of the defects of tho Licensing Act. — Ann Dal on deposed that Hill was her brother, ho had beon an habitual drunkard for twenty years and hud brought hla vvifo and six littlo children to beggary. She watched hor brother and saw tho boer eorved. Mr Milne put tho beor uudor tho counter. — By Sergeant Gamble: Had no conversation with Mr Milno previously. She bad advertised tho order. Mr Qraham loft tho "Now Zealand Herald" at the hotel contain ing tho notillcation of tho prohibitory order.—Mr Cottor argued that thoro was no ovt donco boforo tho Bonch to show that Mr Milno had a knowledge that Hill was a prohibited person under tho Aor.—The Benoh considered, undor tho circumstances, that a conviction could not bo recorded. — Sorgoant Gamble thought tho man who got tho boor, knowing that ho was doing wrong, should bo punished.—Dis missed. False Puktences. — Amy Moroton, alias Book, surrendered her bail, and appeared In answer to a charge ot obtaining £1 and concert tickoU (12e) by false representations from ltcv Lloyd Keating, of tho parish of St. Thomas, on the Ith instant.—On tho application of Sorgoant Gamble, this charge was with drawn, and the case was taken undor tho Police Offences Act, In order that tho Bench might doal with it.—Mr Thco. Cooper ap peared for prisonor.—Sergeant Gamble opened tho ease, and called the Hoy. Lloyd Keating, who deposed that tho prlsonor called- at hla house on the 30th ult,, and said she had been sent from Northcoto by a Misa Maktn for tho loan of 20s and a dozen ticket*. He gavo- .her tho sovereign and 18 tickota, tho ontortalnment by tho Waitomata Minstrels taking place the next day. Mr Keating further stated that ho had learned from the girl's grand mother that prisoner was eccentric in her habits, which led him to believe that she waa subject to mental suffering.—Lily Makin, scbool toachor at Northoote, deposed to knowing the prioonor. Sho did not send her to the Rev. Mr Keating for money and tickets. Bha accom panied tho girl on one occasion to Onohunga to see porsons whloh had not lived there. She had since thought her conduot very strango,—Mr Cooper argued at length that the young girl was not at timeß responsible for her actions — Key. Wm. Cttldor, of All Saints', had several interviews with tho prisoner, and was satisfied that she was frequently under aberration of intellect. Her proper name was Bock, and her father was at New Plymouth.—The Benr-h desired to know If Mr Calder would see to her safety, but ho could not; he simply appeared in tho interest of humanity. He would com • municate with her fathor. He certainly con sidered Mount Kdon an improper plaoo for her. —Mr Cooper suggested that she should be medically examined. — Mrs Ilobinson. store keeper, ot Ponsonby, kindly coneonted to take the prisoner under nor care. This was all the business.

THE MACGREGOR.

Operations at the Wreck,

The steainor Glonelg, with Mr McQuarrio and Mr Coutts, returned hero this morning from the wreck of tho Macgregor, all efforts to float the latter vessel having so far resulted in failure. The pumps were started yesterday, and kept going till late last night, but they caused no perceptible decrease of water inside of the Macgregor. This was attributed partly to breakage in the pipes connecting with the Glenelg, and partly to insufficient repairs to the Maogregor's damages. A heavy swel 1 set in about midnight, and the Glenelg had to leave the wreck, over which the sea was breaking. It was then deemed advisable that the Glenelg should return to Auckland for fresh, gear and also for a boiler in order that steam might bo got up on board of tho Macgrogor to work tho pumps. The Glenelg left for Kawau again this afternoon. It was intended that the divers should go over their work of patching up-the Mac gregor, after which another effort will be made to pump her dry.

Facts —Close confinement and careful atten tion to all factory work KiVijs the iperatives pallid facee.-poor appetitci, languid, miserable reeling!), poor blood, inautlt oliver, l;idnujs. &c , and nil tho physiuinDS ami medicine "in the workl cauuot Solp them unlena they get out of doors or uae American Co.'s Hob Bitters. None need suffer it they will use it-fceely, See,

THE BRIGANTINE GALE.

Her Mysterious Disaster.

The Vessel Almost a Complete Wreck.

[From the " Sydney Moeninq llkkald" of 'Ith May.]

The brigantino Nightingale entered the Heads on Saturday evening and sailed up

to Neutral Bay, mooring to tho Messageriea Maritimcs Co.'a buoy at about half-past 5

o'clock. Her appearance from a distance

was not unusual, but dose examination

showed that she was little bettor than a

complote wreck. There was a gaping hole in hor stern, through which water

flowed in and out frooly, and on tho star

board four C-inch planks, from tho stern

as far forward as tho mainmast, had been

torn away completely, whilo tho bulwarks

on either side were smashed. Her hoad

eear was carried away, tho rigging badly damaged, etc. This state of affairs was observable from the outside, but when the visitor reached the vessel's deck ho saw at once that she was in a plight that rarely falls to the lot of any craft which succeeds in oscaping from the wrath of tho elements. She was completely waterlogged, water flowing in from her side and stern, causing the vessol to sink down to lierdeck, which was bulged out in extraordinary fashion, owing to her cargo of timber having swollen in consequenco of being wet. The galloy was completely gutted, as was tho forecasts, which is formed of part of the house in which tho galloy is situated, and there was a total absence of gear about tho decks. Inquiry elicited the fact that the Nightin galo was a brigantine of 219 tons register, owned by Mr D. Gouk, of Auckland, Ivew Zealand, and had left Morcury Bay on the Ist of April, with a full cargo of timber tor this port, under command ot Oapt. bliort.

Tho Narrative of tho Voyage

which follows is given as nearly as possibles in tho words of tho sailor who told it : " Wo left Mercury Bay on tho Ist of April, and had fine weather all the time until we reached within 80 miles of Sydney on 16th April, when wo pot a Htrong galo voenng from S. to S.S.W., with very heavy sea. At ton o'clock that night wo shortened Bail, but the vessel made bad weather of it, and at two o'clock next morning we got waterlogged, how I do not know. Tho port watch had been at tho pumps from eight to twelve, and wore then relioved by the starboard watch. At twenty minutes to two, as wo found tho vessol nearly full, we went aft and asked tho captain to have tho deck load thrown overboard, and on his consenting, wo at once started to get rid of it. The sea, howovor, was too heavy, and the vessel was so low down "in the water that the waves made clean breaches over her, and work had to be postponed, ob there waa great danger of the crew being injured by the timbor which was being dashed about, in all directions. It was during this timo that tho galley and fore castle were gutted. Wo lost everything we possessed oxcept the clothes wo stood up in, and were wet continuously. During the morning another attempt was made to throw tho remainder of the deck-load over board, but the work had to be again aban doned. Wo then rigged up sleeping accom modation in the cabin, which is in the house on deck aft. On Sunday we E ot the deck cloar of timber, and in order to further lighten the vessel threw the anchors, chains, etc., ovorboaid. Tho galo continued all this time, and the vossol was completely at iU mercy, but on Tuesday morning it took oil. I ho boat which was in an unseaworthy condition, waa patched up, und got in readiness for any omorgoncy, provisions and water being put into it bocauKO tho voaaol was in such a condition that she might break up at any timo. Tho weather having still further ira provoil, tho captain decided to abandon tho chip, and ordorcd tho boat to be lowered. Thißwasdono with groat difficulty, owing to tho heavy nca When the hont left tho vessel she had on board Captain Hastings, mate J)ompsey, tho boatswain Hanuaford, Cook, and Campbell, Walton, AvariHo, Harnos, Goodwin, Gibson, Kenry, and another man, whoso namo I do not know. Campbell, Walton, and other men were working passages over. We took with us about a fortnight's supply of bread and two kegs of water. Tho captain had all tho navigating instruments that wero in tho ship with him, besides his personal property, oven to his umbrella. The mate also had all his clothes, but we, of course, had nothing but what we had on, becauso we had lost all our clothes. When wo got about two miles away from tho vessel wo saw that tho boat would never reach she SvaV' lial6le "to 1 do* swamped, Being so deep in tho water and so frail We came to tho conclusion that five of us would go back to tho ship, and that number volun teered to go and taKo thoir chance on the vessel again. The boat then returned to tho ship, and wo got on board. The names of this party aro AvariHo, Barnes, (ioodwin, Gibson, and Ke.uy. ' Tho captain roturncd us 201b of broad and 21b of butter, and this, with the tea we had on board, eoine Hour which had been damaged by salt water, and a few bad pota toes, was our stock of provisions. There was no tinned food of any kind on the vessel, and all our beef had boon washed away during tho galo. When tho captain was going away ho eaid that if ho arrived nil safe he would send us assistance, but I believe tho boat has not boon heard of since. When wo got back to tho vessel, we elected one of ourselves to tho command. Hia namo is AvariHo, and we appointed him bocaiiso ho understood how to navigate ; but as tho captain had taken all the instru ments nway oxcopt an old quadrant and an old chart, which we picked up in tho mato's room, ho had no easy task to porform. Cer tainly, tho captain gave.us our position when the boat left us, but we wero without compasses. A pair of these, however, was made out of two bits of wood and a two-foot rulo served the purpose of a parallel rule. On Thursday, having cleared away the wreck and repaired the rigging, we squared away for Sydney. The mainsail was torn, tho topsail, lowor jib, and staysail blown away, and all tho head gear carried away, but wo manage dto ' make a do of it' till wo got to port. On Saturday wo spoko the German barque Saturnup, bound from Sydney to Navigator's Island, and boarded her with tho dingy we have astern now. It is also unseaworthy and utterly rotten. It is unfit to carry one man, let alone five. However, we boarded the Gorman, got a bag of bread, six pieces of beef, and a pound of tobacco, and (what was of moro value) wo got our position from her captain. Up till this timo we had had to smoke tea, all our tobacco having given out. We found that Sydney was bearing 120 miles west, half north, and we shaped our coureo accordingly, being much nearer than we expected. Fine weather continued until Monday last, when there was every appearance of a strong blow from the south ward. At 8 v.m. on the same day we spoko the barque Kassa, from Newcastle, bound to Lyttelton, and told him that the captain and officers had loft us in the boat. In reply to him, we said we did not require assistance, and then parted. At 10 o'clock a gale began from the southward, and at half-past one it was at its height. All sail was stowed except reef mainsail. During the time the gale lasted, which was until Wednesday night, thoro was a high soa with storm—tho vessel, which was com plotely buriedby tho waves, just lying like a log in the water. After that we had light southerly winds during tho day, and light breezes olf tho laud at night, till ar rival. Ws made progress at the rate of about a knot an hour." The "Evening News" slates:—"The mon have of course suffered terribly, and have lost everything. Such indomitable courage is worthy of all praise, and no doubt 6tepa will be taken by ship-owners and mer chants to reward them for their valour. They are receiving every attention from agents, and word has been sent along the southern coast to Bearch for tho missing boat."

The Vessel's Dingy Stolen.

Two men from the Nightingale, which arrived on Saturday in •> waterlogged con dition, came ashore from the vessel on Wed nesday afternoon, for tho purpose of ob taining some provisions. They fastened the dingy to Prince's stairs, but on their ro turn found that it had been stolen. Tho matter was at onco reportoi to the Water Police.

Unsuccessful Search for the Missing Boat-

The "Evoning News" of the 6th inst says:—"Tho pilot steaincv Captain Cook, which waß despatched on Monday morning in search of tho missing boat's crow of the waterlogged brigantine M ightingale put into Jervisßayat 7.30 a.m. yesterday. Capt. Creer telegraphed to the President of the Marine Board as follows: ' Just returned after steaming 186 miles, in and out course. Seen nothing of boat or her crow.' Another telegram was received at noon to the effect that tho Captain Cook had left Jen-is for Sydney, and would call at Kiama c« roule "

a.SSMSt,"^ 11"*811 B6wi "S

ENGLAND AND RUSSIA.

THE AGREEMENT SUBJECT TO THE CZAR'S APPROVAL.

English Occupation of Herat

(BY CABLE.-—COPYRIGHT.)

Calcutta, May 12. Major-General Sir Donald Stewart has been ordered to proceed at once to Herat, it is believed in connection with the projected fortification of that city. London, Muy 12.

Tho Government intend to fortify the Indian frontier line, and the sum of five millions is to be exponded in such work.

London, May 13,

In the llouso of Commons last night Mr Gladstone referred to Earl GranviUe's state ment on Monday last relative to the agree ment that had been como to on the Afghan frontier quostion. Mr Gladstone pointed out that Earl Granville had qualified his statement by announcing that the agree ment was referred to tho Czar for his ap-

proval. Russian Aggression in tho Yellow Sea. Japan and China are preparing to prevent tho Russians from seizing Quelparfc.an island in the Yellow Soa oft' the N.E. coast of China. _

[SriSCIAL TO MELBOURNE " AOE."]

The Prospects of Peace

London, May G,

The Conservative and Irish members are oppose U> the arrangement entered into with Rusek, but the Liberal members ap provo of it. In consequence of 4he improved pros pects of peace wheat has fallen 2s per quarter.

DEFENCE NOTES.

Queen's Birthday Manoeuvres. Pending instruction from the Govern ment nothing has been definitely arranged rejecting the forthcoming Queen's Birth day mano^vree. Indeed, it is ever, »o«-a matter of doubt as to whether the Raview will be held on Saturday or Monday. It seems to us desirable that some of the country corps should be invited to attend.,.

Arming of the Now Corps. Arms were issued yesterdy to to the Gar rison Artillery, Engineers, and Auckland Caealry troop, and to day weapons were to be Bupplied to the College Rifles. Corps-Raising Suspended.

Colonel Lyon has received a telegram from tho Under-Secrctary for Defence con veying an instruction from the Bon. the Defence Minister that the services of no more corps in Auckland are to bo accepted for the present.

City Guards.

Tho weekly drill of the City Guurds was held laßt evening, when there w.re about eighty men present, under Captain Isaacs and Lieutonants Oflbornc and Bennett. Tho recruits wero taken in hand by two sergeants, whilo tho other men .yore put through a varioty of oxorciaes by Sergeant Major Haelem and their own ollicers. It was decided, subsequently, that an outer taininent should bo given in aid of tho funds of tho corps. Royal Veterans. This Company has secured Iho ueo of Hull's bond in Albert-street for drill pur pOSQH. Honson RUlos. The quarterly rille competition lor prizes in connection with this company will take placo next Saturday afternoon at tho nne ra"ge> Recruits' Uniforms. It does not appear to be generally known that companies who havb reoruited up to 100 are entitled to £1 for each of the 37 additional men, in lieu of tho serge uni forms. Captain Isaacs has made applica tion on behalf of his company for tho i,it to which it is thuß entitled. Queen's Own Rifles. A deputation waited on Mr J. M. Clark yesterday to request him to tako the super ior command of the above. Mr Clark as sented to being nominated honorary captain commanding the two companies comprising Nowton Rtflo Corps. Tho first general meeting of those whose namos had been enrolled for the purpose of forming a Volunteer corps for Newton was held last evening in the Newton Hall. There was a very large attendance, and Mr \V. Rargeson presided. The name of the Company w-as fixed as tho Newton llifle Corps, and the uniform chosen was blue with scarlet facings. Mr Stevenson, J.P., was prosont, and went through the cere mony of swearing in tho recruits. The following were elected officers :—Messrs W. Birnie, captain ; J. Robertson, lieutenant; A. W. Gladding, sub-lieutenant; D. Crom arty, colour-sergeant; J. Donaldson, T. Taylor, W. Forsyth. J. Hill, sergeants; V. Brame, S. Smith, W. J. Lyttle, H. Glad ding, corporals. The evenings for drill for tho present will be on Wednesday and Saturday, at 7.30, in the Newton Hall. A vote of thanks was accorded to Mr Steveneon for his kindness in attending. Other routino business having been trans acted, tho National Anthem terminated the proceedings.

London, May

Captain Penroso, of the Engineers, has been selected as an officer to proceed to New South Wales. !

Wellington, this day,

The Government have found it neewsary to inform officers commanding districts that they are not at present prepared to accept the services of any more Volunteer corps of any description. School of Military Instruction. The regulations for the new school of military instruction at Mount Cook will appear in the next "Gazette." Lieutensnt- Colonol Pearce, as officer commanding the district, will be commandant of the school, and Major Butts will be adjutant.- The musketry instruction will be under the special direction of Major Eccles, A. D.C., who is an officer of tho Kifle Brigade, and is known as one of tho boat instructors in the British army. Instruction in artillery duties will bo given undor the supervision of Captain Badham, while Captain Hume and Inspector Coleman will have the special charge of the ordinary company apd battalion drill.

DEVONPORT WESLEYAN CHURCH BAZAAR.

I Tub Devonport Wesleyan Church is to be enlarged sa that it will be capable of accommodating 390 persons, and in order to obtain funds to carry out this necessary work a bazaar wae opened in the Dovonport Hall this afternoon. Tho inside of the build ing is tastefully decorated with flags, flowers and foliago, and a line collection of articles which are for sale is exhibited at four stalls which are arranged in diifereut parts of the room. These articlos include both plain and fancy work, useful and ornamental goods, in great vatioty. For nine muntru previously tho ladieß of the congregation hold sewing meotinge once a week, and a large quantity of the work now in the hall is tho result of thoir labour*, while tho other contributions are from their friends. The whole is expected to realise £250. In addition to the stalls al ready mentioned, there is one for refresh ments, and what is styled an " art gailery," which must bo Been to be appreciated at its true worth. There are galvanic batteries, microscopes, and various other interesting articles. The bazaar was formerly opened at 3 p.m. to-day, and will be open this even ing, also to-morrow and Saturday from 2 p.m. till 10 p.m. Bach evening there will be selections of music, the Messrs Bartley Brothers and othors having consented to contribute in this rgspect. The Ladies' Committee in as follows :—Mesdanief Le Sueur (President), Edson, Burnett, and Landers, Misses Edson (Treasurer) and Hooker (Secretary). Stall-holdors: No. 1, Mesdamos Edson and Buddie ; No. 2, Mos dames Lo Suer and Maeon ; No 3, Mesdames Burnett and James ; No. i, Mesclamea Hen derson and Spraggon ; plant ptall, Mes datnos Tanfield and Owen ; refreshment stall, Mesdames Ford and Clark, and Miss Cooke.

Something Quite Nkw in Cakfkth.- The " Byzantine " Carpet iu>t impoi ted by Gar lick andCraiiwol] is v covolty, having a tjold thread wcrked into it. .Pretty .'Hid effective. Ruga, furniture, coverings, tn.ble-covers, anrl aiaccasoara to match, Brußßela carpeta from St W ; tapestry, from Is lid. Carpets mad«to 8>

CABLEGRAMS.

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(Received M.iy v»_ii 4 ;. ' Dissolution' of P t u. ll i>Pm-) Lo N oo.,M ? l 3 ._ ln f h r- S monslast night, Mr Uladatone , that a Bill will be £££> onabling lament W d^H Failure of a RolgUo . London May 13.-The Belgi i^ Company have suspended navmH Medals for the Awt&JJ England will award medals.toft't South Wales contingent for their in the Soudan. • teni% Colonial Loan* in LdL the million loan for New^°t** *» shortly bo placed on the'tawi^ *£ Quceneknd loan is expected tn v Ii;( cess. A Tasmanian loan ft ' aßt" shortly. n f^jplwy

London Chamber of Com™. At the meeting of the London'Ckmk. Commerce last night, Sir Wm iS*'l tho chair, a resolution was passJ. "L>l lfoh an Australian trade S •* Chamber. This section include. tL"1 ftl Bi,U, with Sir Wm. Mrtfift.* man. . >. " .«(*;,

Tho Federation Enable silt In the House of Commons th 6H rn , Goschen will probably move tl >•'■ in the Federation Bill of £«?„"»■ provides for the withdrawal of TkU The General Elections lii'ityL The general elections will proUi,,. place in November next. , ™ | Jtl« Markot Report. Londos, May 11.-Wool-:Ll ß t^ Wheat: Market firm. The S^: crop in the Eastefn States of Si 1? i below the average j estimated ,30 Z , winter crop. Adelaide is wortS X ! Zealand 35b, and Tuscani WnSJ' Adelaidefa.q.iswor.he.i.f.tol^ TheßankofEngland-rateißSpe,^ : The Recidivist^! ftiuaS ' \ Pakis, May W.-Theßecidivisfett. i its amended form, providing for^the rf * I tation of criminals to Cayenne! C, if passed by the Chamber of flepntUT • Shook of Earthiiwk^ ! Melbourne, this day.~i dkrhtito earthquake was experiencetUiereraw' The disturbance was felt all overttS of Victoria and in Tasmania," ;y '■■

[" Age" Special,]

Sir James Fergnittn, ' * London, May S.-SirJamfrfL^, j formerly Governor of Bpjitli Anijnii, [' seeking election to the House 9I Cmma,, and has announced his "candtdatato b • Manchester. : ;•■

AN IMPORTANT INSTITUTION.

The City Fresh-Water Ban,,

Mk William Eekingxojt, Civil- Engii W o whom the task of preparing plm,! pocifications of the City, PreA-nte; Jatha was ontrusted by the Gormtafoi' Auckland, is now calling tenden,fotiiniA in tho 21st,, met for ttjls most Imporsn York, The building! wjll&e'nkted is Albert-street, to wMonibra|iif|t6itiL! liave a frontage of 134 feet 6 iucta, udvii run back IQ4 feet, the rear jSprtim is pinging on the Market Reserve, fa allotments number 18, 19, ami.9}, »il :• occupied. Tho fajjade if bna story l^; oud owing to the great /length of %] frontage, itwill present a some^httEtin!i!: appoaranco tfromthii street.: It till US the Italian atylo, and will befinMnti cement. In the centre of the front is(b ■ main entrance aptsning into a spacioui «■ ridor, in which is situated the ticket li:,: Passages lead from tbil's to the hot-ns; baths, and the large freshwater Miiqi bath. The right side of .the front of iir building is occupied by thehot-mtehi; They will bo seven in number, and rii'i hoated by steam from*Mer alsottis placed in this portioti/Cflie1 jstabil ment. The left side of tojrotiji is to be ooeupioil W> few fc, each '20 feet by i'dj ». ,Twoii these shops willbeuseda haiidreaet'ii and coffee-room for the convenjew J patrons to the baths. From' the veA'f already ,mentioned.! pai^e>;Je|lto 13 lartre svriinmina hfttA.'AliawtaMWw lOf feet long by. 75 feet wide, the d«3 varying from 10 feet to Bji feet, Mi;1 supplied from the City Waltrraib.:' will have a continual income andoidii The bath will hold upward! of 9't gallons of water, nnd will mCobe>.'i forty, or fifty bftthefa. The Wt:| of tho bath ,: will ba-'.cofiposed aj Mahurangi lime concrete, on ibjcbnls; sot white unglazed tiles. TheljMl covered with wUtegta«a;|il««; backed by rubble concrete,'; 'AtekawSJ the bath there will bei'DMoraniirij;! the complete width of the biMog-1»| dreßsing-rooms open "on to towjw They are 54 in mrtnberi'.■i».»» by Oft., and arepartitipnsd idtm'H Bft. above the floor, i Eaoh (Wng-K] will be rendered comjletelj. F«»! by means of a nwtly-finiW* ■■] each ond of the bath: aere^jnll l» « Wi form 12 feet wide, and wqi»cW™?j platfoims fronting the dresjng-wft' bath will he lighted by B^aJfge i.owi^ intheroof77feetby2sfeeUit>"J the drefsing-rooms WpWl" covered, the only qOT^Bg-^w^ 1! the sky. If m "««JJ^R the rough oast of theCitf**"; estimated, when the ™swffV5 w ff V mooted intheCounca^tiim^ lieve that the expe#l*.,*» l("r will prove an excellent ww»*r , t improve the eanita^co*»g people, and thereyenue|nj#»|; the bath a firat-class «|tlo|B|t « Corporation. ..-;;,: ■' '%iiSff^ 1 -i-^"*™' I

MINING NEWS.

(MY TEMORATH-OWS wn^ m'] i The stuff crashed M^{H/fc W j about 15dwU_per load "J^fcH visible in the rise on to «g t * at No. 2 level, and atom «» main reef at No. 3. ■ fel| ' ; banked an additional f P«JS gold obtained from2tonsfl^» ,

TELEGRAMS.

Wellington, twd^^, arranging with.^Wg^ weekly steam wrvico beWW , Island and Bluff. d . lH . to^!* fil ■ It is intended if pos^Saia*? New Zedand e«Mffigg» M c. t tion with the M-Z-**SS«W«I*I boehownintheßbapoof^^! of the principal towM.WVT other interesting plsco^ lakes 5,131 ««?« I ™i?S** ta' quarters of beef from be«' w 01,,01,, account of fi^Bhjp^^Vrr. Frauciß Jonos, bre2Vta«^f ; charged with endea™u»»^ e rf"; duty. On the conclusion u'^i-. been guilty of a 2 ' the revenue, amount of tine mil be «g» . ing of another casependfflß' la ß t night was thJ^H, ; It was mainly attended Dy^tiet signed the pledge, wbUe3^.;j ribbon. . , l i o 6tiiiiMw' wil The Executive o .&^*»s , Council request? 1, colony to contribute. %Qoo*Jp i bootmakers on *"* were not »W'y _ , ltfge y*^, attend the «•**„s£* C Univewity ww inw classes were, openii ;. , adopted without diwani.

THE AUCKLAND EVJKJNIJSU HTAK THURSDAY, MAY 14 1886,



-lyr O T I C E For SINGLE INSERTIONS Of THREK-LINE "WANTED" NOTICES the charge is Is Cash. It these small items aro not paid at the time, the ehoiws in all cases is 2s 6d. There is no vari ation to this rule. Stab Office January "2nd, 1880. iriiTY GUARDS can got Heavy Merino V/ Undeiehirts at la lid, at S. Coombes and Cq;'b. ; .



NOTICE OF REMOVAL. MANCHESTER FIRE ASSURANCE COMPANY. (Established 1821). CAPITAL .. ONE MILLION STERLING Chiec ObiMcks : 98, King-Btroet. Manchester. . jjs^CheanalilaJjQiuJoni — The office ot the above Company has been re moved to Corn Kxchantte Buildings, Fort street, adjoining Mr G. W. Binney's Auction Mart. Inßiirancoa c. fleeted at the lowest current ratc-B. Claims Bettled locally with promptitude and liberality. FREDERICK NUTTER, General Manager. VELVETEENS, in all shades, greatly reduced at 3. Coombes and Co.'a. Mutual Jjipb Association of australasia. BSTABLISHKD JULY, 1869. INCORPORATED BY ACT OF PARLIAMENT. THE SECOND OLDEST 'MUTUAL LIFE OFFICE IN AUSTRALIA, THE FItiST TO FREK ASSURANCE from RESTRICTIONS, AND THE ONLY ONE Established within the last 35 years which 1»« AN ABSOLUTELY PURE PREMIUM TALUATION. VKW "gBALAND QFFICES I ®1 r^UKEN-STREET, AUCKLAND ■ DIRECTORS! A. G. HORTON, Esq., J.P., Chairman BANKERS I THE BANK 07 NEW ZEALAND. SOIiICTTORBI MESSRS WHITAKER AMD RUSSELL. 3RD QUINQUENNIAL INVESTIGATION, it 80th June, 1881, and for which Bonus Certifl oates were issued January, 1885, showed uuoss susffLus of.. - £50,000 THK INVESTED FUNDS KQW BXCEBD _ - £400,000 gPSOIAIi NOTICK A» all this ASSOCIATION'S POLICIES abb INDEFEASIBLE from date of issue and NON FORFEITABLE while Surrendor Value lasts, Ihoyare not affected by oooupation. residenoe, Mi'um' £"W8&I» | 0 ° fSvlf oWKfWK 0B ANY For TABLES OF BATES and REPORTS of «he Progress and Present Position of this sue tessful Institution, apply at the Offices, or at any Agency throughout the Colonies. WILLLIAM T J. BELL, ■"** * Secretary. D PEK YARD.—Good Grey Calico during the Sale at B. Coombea and Co.'s. HEAP LINES IN DRAPEKY AT WILLIAM R. BRIDGMAN'S. 30 Pairs 10-1 and 11-1 White Blankets, slightly damaged, 20 % discount; a great bargain Coloured Austrian Rugs, from 6a ftl 150 Cbildr»n'B Wool Scarves, Gd ; worth Is New Wool Pquares in great variety Fur Capes, splendid assortment Girls', Maids\ ana Ladies' Ulsters, from 5a 6d; a few of Last Seasons to be oleared at a great reduction Just received, a nice assortment New Lace Ties, Collarettes &o. Nice lot of Ladies' Black Cloth and Caßhmere Dolmans , , ~ Splendid Assortment Dress Goods, nice line, 7Jd; worth Is Blacfe Feather Trimming, Is . Very large Towels, 1b Good Stock Flannels, marked very low, from 8d WhfteTcalico, 2Jd; Grey Calico, 2d Union Shitting, very strong, BJd; worth Is Men's Trousers and Vests, from 7s lid; Trou -30 Men's Worsted Duke ot Edinburgh Coats, 21s: worth 35s M«n's Tweed Coats, from 63 lid Boyn' Suits, Is (id; Youths' Suits, from 15s 6d Jtcn's Flannel Drawers, 2s 6d Flannel Shirtß, Is Hd Having an Overstock of Clothing, will, previous to Stock-taking, clear at vory low prices Boys' Overcoats, from 10s 6d Large Stock of Men's, Boys', and Youths', from lsßd. , 288. JUNCTION DRAPERY WAREHOUSE, DPPER QUEEN-STREET^ NOTICE. DR. WIL XI NS, E\ E. C. S., Consulting and Operating Subgeon, is at big Surgery for General Practice and Special Practice—Eye, Bar, and Throat Diseases —Mornings and Afternoons; Sundays, 10.30 to 13^30. Consultation Foes very moderate. Im. Wilkinb spent seven ycai'B at Mooreflelds Eye Hospital, London, under Messrs Bowman and Critohett, two at Throat Hospital, l-ondon, seven years Honorary Surgeon Albert Hospital, and eient years at Eye, Ear, and Throat Infirmary Melbourne. Adjusts Spectaoleß to Sight.- OenreltißK Ronmß—Ouees-street. Auckland.



IAAA ABLE-BODIED MEN can •U"V *eta complete Tweed Suit at 21s Baitf don't mIBB.-S. Coombos and Co._ DR. E. D. MACKELLAR, M.D. CM., First-class Honours University of Glasgow (Edinburgh, Paris, Rotundo Lying In Hospital, Dublin), HAS COMMENCED PKAOTICR IN UPPER QUKKN-STRKET, tn the house lately occupied by Col. Haultnin. HOURS OF CONSULTATION: At homo-9 to 10 a.m., ard 7to 8 p.m.: also, A' AiCKlN's, The Plwrmaoy. Quoen-stroot, . r o ß ', 2to 1 o'clock in the afternoon. PROCLAMATION. -Wo Proclaim " full Reduction of 25 por cent, off all our noofls.—S. Coomboa and Co- . Tv S T P U B LI S H ED, J At all tho Booksollors. AICKIN'S ANNUAL, A Bomostic Medical Guide Statistical Record of"tho Colony's Progress. Population, Vital Statistics, Production, &o. Also, NOTES ON HEALTH AND HSTGENIK. With othor valuable information, Prico One Shilling- , JUST RECEIVED.— Dress Materials, at your own prioe.-8. Coombes and Co. _ FOR"EYE,~EAR, A)ND THROAT DISEASES. DR SCHWARZBACH, M.D.,havingrocontly returned from Europe, will re-visit Auoklana accoriing to his prom ke. and may bo consulted by paUenta BufleriuK from Diseaaea of tho Eyo. Kar, Sr Throat, at Mrs Spiere's, Albert Park, aftor MB?rnier paUenta aro Invited to call. C%~t S —To prevent our Btock of Over £ I coats being takonby tho Rußsians, wo vWIIboU thorn at 21a,-S. Coombcs and Co.



BURST gjHOW OF T\RAPEIt"VT MILNE AND CHOYCE Having now received th.IrNKWGOODg for tho Autumn, will moko a BFM/IAJj miun of the Banio K& THIS DAY T» Whon a luagnlQcont display will.bei soon of all tho Novelties to bo had in tho Homo Markets. SPECIALTIES IN EVERY DEPART MENT. Larger Assortment than übuol of TRIMMED BONNETS AND HATS, LONG SILK MANTLES (Special Valuk), COSTUMES (Special Value), JKRPEYS (Plain and Fancy), HOSIERY AND GLOVES (SPECIAL VALUE) Very Extensive Assortment of DRESS GOODS. N B -Milne and Choyce bolng determined not to bo ".indoraold by anyone in the trade have marked, and will continue to mark, their Goods at a lower rate than pro viouuly.



MILNE AND CHOYCE, AUCKLAND O'~]pFICES to Let in tho Buildings of tho Mutual Assurance Socioty of Victoria. I*B and 130 Queenst. Suitablo for the> profes sions" Benti moderate-Apply T. D. Edmonds. Koßidont Secretary. —