SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

HIGH WATER.

AuoKT^KD-Thlß evening, 4.27; to-morrow "jSnokau • Hkads - Thta evening, 7.7; to mK?p™H£lbl-This evoninfr, 8.7! tomor row morning, 8.2.'1.

Sukbisk.—To-morrow niorniner-0.52. Sunset.—This evening- I.S» Moon's Aok.-Ncw Moon, 15th. 2.»t> a.m.

ARRIVALS.

YKHTKRDAY. Suva, 8.8.. Hutchison, from tho South Wellington, 8 s., Stophtnson, from Wnangttroi_ TODAY. Rotoraahana, 8.8., Carey, from Southern Ports

DEPARTURES.

YESTERDAY. Pak Wan, barauo, Snott, for Newcastle VVaiapu, sohooner, Nicolas, for Giaborno

to-day. Hinomoa, Govt. 5.9., Fttlrohild, for tho Sonth

The schooner Malinloa. from this port via Kaipam, arrived at Lyttelton yesterday. noon of May 1.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA

ARRIVALS. Ringarooma. s.b.. Popham. from the South Oroti. 5.8., Roliortaon, from Wanganui and Taranaki

DEPARTURES.

Oreti, b s.. Robertson, for Taranaki Rowena, e.s., Norbury, for Wailara

[vWAUDRCo*STWisK.-Uoveron,fromKusaoll, with II tons coal; Leo, lrom Whiuigarel wiui M tons coal; Mercury, from SYhnngarol, with 27,200 ft. timber. OUTWARDS CQA3TWU~.K. - "OToron. for Barrier; Dream, for Hlinsell; Coralle, lor j\lercnr7 Hay.

Tho German schooner Mathilda is expected to complete hor loading and leavo for I.ishon on Thursday.

Tho barque Onyx and schooner Rncvrgy were loading Btbniifldln when the Kotomahanaloft. They are to bo followed by the brigontine OceMaT and three-masted schooner Yolande. Tha 8.8. Suva arrived from Southorn ports on Sunday norni-.ig with B enoral cargo. Passen gers rMraMcdonald. Messrs Collins and Spid- Thd three-masted schooner Adelaide oloared at tho Customs today for Sydney, via Whan- K<Tho" s.s. Oreti arrived from Taranaki this morning, with 620 Bheep, 20 boxes butter, andlll packages. Sho left again for Taranaki at three tfclook. The Northern Co.'a s.s. Rowena loft for Welter* at; one o'clock to-day with a general cargo. The B.S. Clansman arrived from Tauranga at 10 aim on Sunday. Passengers :-Mlss McCor miXMifls K. Rajney, Judge Clarke. Mr Dick son. Messrs Mariow. Cant, Wobb, 1 native boy. The s s. Argylo was docked this morning ror fflpairsto her shaft and for outward cleansing. Tho scow Norah has been charterod by Mr I. nailey to bring up whatever is saved from the Thomas Russoll at Oretl Point. Tho B.6.Ringaroomaleft Dnnndin on tho 4tli, T,y ttolton 6th. Wellington 6th, Picton and -Nelson sfti aid was off Tararaki on tho 9th, at 10 a.m. O wine to rough weather she did not call there, and proceeded toManukau, where she arrived at 8 ».m. on Sunday. Passengers:-Miases foeeh <21. O'Halloran, Mr and Mrs Cole and infant, itessra Dodgshuii. liobertß. Johnson. Patterson, Binney, Captain FerDandess. and 8 steerage. Sho loaves again for the Soutt at aoven o'clock to-morrow morning. Latest train for passengers at 8.30 this evening.

THE ROTOMAHANA.

Tie 8.8. Rotomahana arrived from the South at noon to-day. Passengers .--From Melbourne -Mr J. Sinclair. From Coast-Mr and Mre Green, Mr and Mfs Notman, Miadames M Jones. Wetherall. Niven, MoLcan TRd 2 chil» ren Graham. Miller and 2 children. Misses ' Robertson, Gordon, Roy, Fraser. Capt. Chrisp, Messrs Knox, W. Sibbiu, J. McGregor. J. L. Patterson, Rutherford and 8 children, Colgnn. Kohn. Ponsford, H. Hill, Jones Wilkinson. Moss, Beftttio, Hudson, Jacobs, Field. Bolland, ,T. H. Wood, Malcolm. X B. Logan, F. lulton, Utdlow. Owen, and 22 steerage. The Rotoma hana left Port Philip Heada at G p.m. on 28th April; Hobart at 5.20 pra. on the 30th; reiehed the Bluff at daylight on 4th; left at S.JO I) m., and moored at ltanedm wharf at 8.30 a.m. on sth; left Port Chalmers at 1.30 p.m. on 6th; called at the usual East Coast ports, leaving Poverty Bay at 1 p.m. on 10th; rounded the Kast Capo at7p.m.; passed Cape Colvilleat9 a.m. on 11th, and arrived in Auckland at 0 30 o in. Experienced fresh southerly winds, with variable winds, from Melbourne to New Zea land, and up the Coast to Lyttelton; thence strong northerly winds to Gieborne. afterwards strong to moderate southerly winds, with flee weather, to arrival.

KAIPARA SHIPPING.

Heads, this day.-SaUod, on Saturday, barque Cabarteldh for Sydney, and Pelican, for Lyttel ton. The Borealis and Magellan Cloud also nope to get away.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

PORT CIULMERS, yesterday.-Salled: Kal koura, for 1-yttelton and Jxindon. From this port Bhe took 120 bales wool, 6,263 carcases mut ton and 69 quarters beef.

BLUFP, this day .—Arrived: Tarawera,s.s., at 8 a.m. She loft Melbourne at 6 p.m. on Gtli inst. and experienced light, favourable winds on the passage. She sails at 5p m. for Port Chalmers. Saloon passengers for Auckland: Messrs Moore, Biiißtead, Mrs Foster, and child.

COMMERCIAL.

Kvbnino Star Office, this day,

Mr R. Arthur's Weekly Report.—There has beon a steady demand for all kinds of pro duca Onions have moved off freely at Id and l)d per lb. Potatoes do not improve in price; the supply this week haa been much smaller than usual, all oleared out. Cheese of good quality is in fair demand, but Jittlu to hand, none in stock. Butter: The demand has improvei; all to hand sold. Bacon of good quality wanted; but little Auckland cure to hand; a fair quantity of Can tertrary has been sold. Fruit: The supply of Auckland grown has dropped off considerably; a little advance has taken place in price of the better kind. Furniture of aX descriptions has been in good demand; a large business has been done privately and at auotlon. Monday: Pale of small leasehold property in Smith-street, off Hepburn -atrfifi.*u jibout 30 years to run, at a l%"lJS™}™lJ™ T' Tuesday TsalocSHous" £220; fair competit.. te t mart falr atten . hold furnitureand t< ]anKui9hed Btill a good dance; ....^ «j morning :^ale business was done. W ear . _l_ e ,i~, „? mart of fruit, balance of stock ol *7?ff f "S "Sides A good number were present: sat ™ac / , t, o d r 7J\f^ were obtained. Applet) (Auckland) &?]? al} aJ£. 3Jd; Pea", lid to 3Jd; Hobart applejv,™ W case; Oranges, 9d per dozen; bananas, 3d to\<^; Wednesday afternoon: Sale of household furni turo and effects, removed to mart for con venience of sale. The attendance was largo, fairly good competition; a larßfl quantity sold at very satisfactory prices. Thursday morning: Sale of shop fittings at shop lately ocoupied by Messrs. Close Bros., Wellealoy-strect; fair prices wero obtained. Thursday afternoon: Sale of household farni tureat private house, Mr Davy's, Wakefleld street The attendance was good; bidding lan cuid. still fair priooa wore obtained. Friday: •Market day sale of coultry, produce, fruit, gro ceries, &c., at mart. A good attondanco throughout; a larga business done at very sa tisfactory prices. A large supply of poultry: prices about the same as la it week s. Pigs sold at low prices, but few buyers. A good demand for onions. All the potatoes, cheese, and butter on hand was cleared out Bacon was in good demand. There, was smart competition for fruit. Fowls, IB 3d to 2s Gd; turkejs, 3s 8d to 5d 2d; duoks. Is 7d to 2s; pigeons, lOd to 2s; pigs, 3a 3d to 12b I Brahmas, 2s Od to 10i6d; Cochins, 2s Bd to 4s; pumpkins. 5s to 6s; piemelons, 4s 6d ; carrots, 2s 9d; mangels. 2s Id; parsnips, 2s 2d; DOtatoeS, 2slod to 3a 6d; onions, ljd to lid; oato. Is 9d; wieat, 2s lOd to 3a 3d; maize, 3s Bi ; sharps,6sfid;bran,ss 6d;chaff, itafld; flour. £5 to fill; ohaese, sd: bacon. 3d to BJd; butter, 51d to7d: biscuits, fid to 6Jd; confeot'onery, 63d to 8d; boiled lollios. 4Jd; lemon peel, lid: sumr, 3d to 33d i tea (half-chests), Is 3d to Is 9d;bpx, 225; coffee. Is 2d; salt, 6s 6d; apples, Uto 4}d; pears, 13d to 3Jd; lemons, Is 3d to Is id.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

May 11,1885. Opera House—"The Woman in White," 8 p.m. Theatre Royal-Address by Sir George Grey, 8 p.m. 'Devonport Hall—Philharmonic Society, "Lay of the Bell," 8 p.m. A lexandra-streot—Religious Service, 7.30 p.m. Robson's Rooms—Royal Vetorans, 8 p.m.

Chief Post-office, Auckland.

MIIIJ Witt CLOBB AH UNDKa- For Tuuranga, Hotorui, and Opotlki, por Wellington, at 5 p.m. , For Russoll, Kawakawa. Whangaroa. Herd 8 Point, and Mongonul, per Clansman at 5 Form*Whltlaniri, Upper Mill, and Talma, For' r MangawalP and Kalwaka, per Ruby, at fi FornTaranakt and Southorn Ports, per Rlnga room a, at 5 p.m.

Tuksd ay, 12th Inst,

For ■Waitara, New Plymouth, and Wanganui, per Hannah Mokau, at 7.10 a.m. . For Walwora, Kawau, Omaha, and Matakana, per Rose Casey, at 10 a.m. For Thames, per Rotomahana. at 10a.m. For Gisbome. Napier, and Wellington, per

FOT UwfcM 4gai3' Heads, Paru», Walptt.Whan garei, Kamo, and Mangapal, por Woltaki, at For PiSsseU and Kawakawa, por Rotomahana, ForV&wgarei Heads, Paroa. Walpn. Whan garol, and Kamo, nor Waltakl, at 6 p.m. For Thainos, per Kotnku, at 5.30 p.m.

WEDNKBDAY, 13th Inflt. For Coromandel, per Coromandel, at ll.Ma.in,

Tuesday, 28th inst,

For Navigator ißlandß. Bandwlch Islands United States ot America, Canada, British Columbia, Central *nd Sonth Amorlca, and British and Foreign West Indies, at 1 p.m For United Kingdom and Continent of KMonoy*ordenUl.SO a.m. Reniateroa-letters and newspapers, at 11.30 ajn. Late letters, bearing an extra foe of six pence In addtUon to the postage, will be te.-olved by the Mall Agent oa board the steamer up to the time of Balling. This mall will be due In London on Friday, July 3,1885

a B. BISS. Chlel Postmaster Ohint Poat-offln*- An«M«n/1.

Births.

THORPE.—On May U, at Nowton-stroot, New ton Road, Mrs George Thorpo of a son ; both doing well.

Marriages.

THOMAS-KILLIP.-On May 0 at the rojl dence of the bride's parents, by the «er.W. O. Pttraonson, "William, eldest son of William Thomas, of this city, to Hannah, youngest daughter of Thomas Killip, Brighton, Parnoll.

Deaths.

BALL.—On May 10. John Ball; aged 74 years. The funeral will leave his late residence. Bridge-street, Grafton Road, at 2.30 p.m. to morrow (Tuesday). Friends please accept this Invitation. LYKLL.—On May 10, at Carlston, St. Stephen'B Road. Parnell, Clara Kllza, wife of James L. Lyell; aged 78 years. The funeral will leave her lato roaidenoe to morrow (Tuesday), at 2 p.m. MACFFARLANE. -On May 10, Thoniaa Maoll'urlano ; aged 74 yoarß. The funeral will leave his lato residence, Carlton Qoro Road, to-morrow iTueaday), at ■1 p.m. _____^__

Notices to Correspondents.

Art Stddent. — We cannot find space for a criticism of tho matter which appeared in another paper. Nor does it In this Instance appear worchy of notice.

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

tot tha (UN tbkt Uoki uilituce, For tho wrong that n«il» naiatosc*, Vm tht futoi* in On 41« Uno», And tbn food that wo can d*i

MONDAY, MAY 11, 1885.

In discussing the subject of Austral asian Federation the other day, we pointed out that the question was wholly distinct from the scheme of Im perial Federation, which has attracted a very much greater amount of atten tion in England than in the colonies. There does not exist here any counter partof the Imperial Federation League which has been founded in London, with M. Labilliere, Mr Frederick Young, Mr Charles Marvin, Mr. Baden- Powell, and other energetic spirits, as prime movers. Mr W. E. Forster has also placed himself in the front rank of the champions of this movement. It has for the most part, however, gone upon generalities; but a recent proposal emanating from Earl Grey, whose name was "5° closely associated with the granting" ofJhe Ne«/ Zealand Constitu tion, has given something like aim and substance to the scheme. Why not, Lord Grey asks, reconstitute the Com mittee of the Privy Council for Trade and Plantations formerly attached to the Board of Trade, and attach it as a Colonial Council to the Colonial Office? The Colonial Board of Advice, Council for the Colonies, or whatever it might be named, might be revived at once by Royal prerogative and attached to the Colonial Office—of course, with purely advising and consultive func tions. The Queen would constitute the Council by appointing as members of her Committee of Privy Council the official representatives of the colonies now in London. That is to say, the Council for the Colonies would consist primarily of. the High Commissioner for Canada and the Agents-General for the Cape, South Australia, Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland, and New Zealand. The central principle of the proposal is that the Agents of the self-governing colonies should be officially associated with the Colonial Office in their cor porate capacity as the representatives of the great and growing England beyond the sea.

Lord Lome, who has taken a very active part in colonial discussions since his retirement from the Governor- Ganeralship of Canada, wrote a paper in [the " Pall Mall Gazette " cordially approving Earl Grey's scheme, and it has been very favourably reviewed by the English press. Its merits are so numerous and self-evident that nothing but opposition coming from the Colo nial Office will prevent its adoption. What the colonies suffer from at the hands of the Imperial Government is the ignorance, indifference, and ob stinacy of the permanent officials of the Colonial Office, who have more to do with the colonial policy and ad ministration than the Minister who stands at its head. These officials will undoubtedly oppose any proposal limiting their power and imperilling

i their patronage, and Lord Derby is not a statesman with backbone enough to overcome their opposition. We shall have to look tohis successor for anyradi cal change. The appointment of the Agents-General as members of the Privy Council, and recognition as a Board of Advice to the Colonial Office, would add dignity to the office, and induce the colonies to select their very best men for this responsible position. Through them the colonies would have a real representation in the Colonial Administration of the Crown. An Agent-General, in constant communi cation by letter and cable with his Government, would explain and advo cate the wishes of the colonists, and surely Her Majesty's Ministers could lose nothing, while gaining much,by having the counsel of representative men who are familiar with the circumstances and aspirations of Her Majesty's subjects in those distant dependencies. The several Colonial Governments should, we think, support the English Federa tion League in securing for the colonies this acknowledgment of their impor tance and right to participate in the moulding of the Imperial policy.

The Hospital.

Theur are matters in connection with tho Hospital which, in tho interest of tho sick inmates should be ventilated, in order that a roform may bo offoctod. (1) The necessity for immediate; enlargement. Although this building bourn a protontions structure, tho accommodation is comparatively meagre. CasoH are now frequently rofusod admit tance, and others in the building are insufficiently provided for. Frossm-o Hhould bo brought to boar upon the Govornmonfc to rocogniso tho urgonny of this matter. Tho city and provincial population have increased rapidly, but tho Hospital accommodation remains tho eamo. What has boon done with tho Costloy bequest? It surely was tho intention of tho testator that tho money Bhould be used for tho purposes named in tho will. Thon why not at onco u.«o" half for a Costloy wing to the building, invest tho remaindor, and use the interest for invalid extras or other charitable comforts ? Tho (iovorninont, wo tako it, must at onco tako stops for tho orection of anothor wing, independently of tho Coatley boquost, to moot the urgency of this want. A wooden building could be erected as quar ters for the male attendants, who at prosent occupy rooms built specially for the uso of Buch patients as dosire separate attendance by paying for it. (2) Tho necessity of a convalosccnt ward. As at present arrangod thoro seems to bo no distinction in the wards, botwoen tho patient sud'oring acutely and tho patient who can leavo his bod. Now, it does eoom rather rovcltiug and unhomeliko to hoar tho levity, tho in cessant chatting, tho livoly gossip, and in different noises of tho convalescent patients, whilst there are within a few foot of them poor suffering mangled creatures, to whom ovory noiso is a painful jar on their norvos, and who by tho vory nature of their injuries are peculiarly sonsitive. On Sunday afternoon this was made particularly obvious during the timo that poor Mr Mactlarlane was drawing his last broath, and struggling with tho irreat dostroyor ; and to add to all tho indocorous discord ance, a band (actuated no doubt with tho bost intentions) took up its position under tho windows, and brayed forth its brazon notes, rendering tho din a horrid mockery of tho poacoful deathbed. (3) This musio question. Is it desirable, from amodical point of viow, that tho patients in an hospital should be saluted with tho clang and bang of othorwise melodious music, nolens volensJ To a majority it may bo agreoable, especially to tho convalescent, but why condemn tho minority to ovon temporary anguißh ? In our opinion it is cruel. Lot a medical man try tho experi ment on himself when he is ill. In tho squaros of London, tho "hurdy gurdy grinder" is invariably bribed to " move on " and tho streot for a cortain distanco aro coverod with tan, if the sick person is wealthy enough to afford it, evidencing surely tbat) to most patients, in the early stages of illness, it is painful, if not inj urioue. ThesoJ hints aro not intended to reflect on tho management, but to point out as forcibly as possible the duty of our vory worthy Committco in regard to matters which ought to bo remedied by tho Govorn ment, awakening to the fact that Auckland is going ahead, and tho Hospital accommo dation is actually loss than it was five years ago. As to tho musical noisec, humanity should dictate tho rcmody.

A New "Native Difficulty."

Acain, for about tho twontloth limo, tho information comos from New Plymouth that "disquioting rumours are still rife as to tho threatening domoanour of somo of the natives at Parihaka," Tho frcquoncy of thoso " disquioting rumours," and tho ridiculous nature of tho causo of tho appro hensionof tho guileloss roaidontsofTarunaki, arc making peoplo in other parts of tho colony bolievo that there is a mercenary and unworthy motive for those periodical Jits of torriblo consternation into which our bullock-punching neighbours to tho south ward are throvn. It transpires that tho cause of tho prosont "disquieting rumourß " is that the natives have purchased 3,000 cups and saucers and 1,000 plates. Surely tho people of Tarnnaki da not fear that the " bloodthirsty savages " intend going to war with willow pattern cups for projoctiios, and dinner-plates for shields? Dolf as a weapon may bo used in domestic differences, or in a battlo at short range over a back fenco between two old womon, but surely not in actual warfare Wo are glad to learn that tho peoplo of Taranaki nave failed to convince Mr Ballanco that the natives intone! to murder tho settlers with soup tureens and vegetable dishes. Had Mr Ballanco been inducod to bolievo that there was any danger, what a good time the countless storekeepers round Mount Egmont would havo had supplying 500 or 600 Constabulary men sent down for thoir "defence." Wo trust that tliB8&-gOii tlomon— whoso gsnoibiiitJos we havo no dosirn to iiari—will find anothor method of increasing the commorcial prosperity of tho " garden of New Zealand than spreading wild alarms regarding tho probable out break of a " war with China."

Our roadora do not require to bo remindod of the promised public address by Sir George Grey, which is to bo given to-night, in the Tbeatro Royal. It is woll to remind those intending to be present, however, that tho proposed chargo to tho dross circle has been abandoned, and admission is free to all parts of the house. Those who desire to get comfortably seated should, therefore, bo early en the scone.

The Austrian corvette Saida was visited to-day by Mr H. Brown, German Consul, who was courteously received by the com mander. Captain Fayenz has kindly con sented to throw his fine vessel open for public inspection between 3 and 5 p.m. to morrow, and visitors will be conveyed to and from Queen-street Wharf by the ferry steamer Takapuna.

Mrs Lyle, widow of tho lato Mr Lylo, who was for many years a partner in the firm of Whitson and Co., brewers, died yesterday. She was an oid identy and was highly re spected. Quite recently, through the death of a brother in Scotland, slio inhorited £80,000.

Frederick Hanson, formerly a fishmonger at Onehunga, and npw a farm labourer at Remuera, hied a petition in bankruptcy to day.

.Mr William Goodison writes to state that he is not the brother of Mra Levy, as alleged by Louis Levy in the Police Court on Satur day, nor is he any relative to the lady.

The following notices of motion have been given for the next meeting of the City Council:—By Cr. Goldie: "That the Engineer be authorised to prepare plans and specifications with a view to calling for tenders early in spring for the construction of the sewer between Free man's Bay and Wellington-street." By Cr. Morrison : " (1) That the Engineer be instructed to have the east side of Pitt-street fromNewtonßoadtoßandolph-streetkerbecl and channelled. (2) That the Engineer be instructed to have a pipe drain laid in Pitt street between Karangahape Road and main sewer, and all property-holders to be, notified to connect thereto. (3) That the Council grant the request made by Messrs Coster and Hampsire by letter dated May Gth, 1885, re bowling saloon. (4) That the Engineer be instructed to prepare plans' and specifications for the formation oi Exttor-etroot, tho work to be declared urgent,"

Tho recently-formed Newmarket Brass Band considerately mustered on the Domain football ground on Saturday afternoon, nntl performed during the progress of tho matches there. Tho music was an attrac tive feature in tho afternoon's amusement..

The Salvation Army Band performed n number of sacred hymn tunes yesterday afternoon in front of the Provincial Hospital. Captain Bamford and Mr Brame woro tho leaders in the religious service. The musicians have greatly improved under their painstaking conductor.

■ Theclaims forwagosduo toCaptain.Josoph Rogers, who'had been engaged as muster of the cutter Dream, was called on Satur day, beforo H. G. S. Smith, Esq., K.M. Tho cases were broughfcunder tho Shipping and Seaman's Act, to test the liability, either of Joseph Brain, owner of the cutter, of Tauranga, or Charles F. Kissling, the charteror.for the sums of £28 8s and £G 13 < 4d. Mr Cotter appeared for tho plaintiff, and Mr S. Hesketh for tho owner of tho Dream. The case involved several nico points of law, which were stated by counsel. Mr Kissling admitted that Captain Kogers's claims woro correct, but he was only lessee of tho achoonor, and not the owner. The captain was engaged at tho rate of £20 per month for himself and crew, and £8 10s for victualling the vessel. His Worship notod authorities tendered by counsel, and pro mised, if possible, to give his decision on Thursday next.

Harry Eecles, theatrical agont, was examined in bankruptcy today by the Official Assignee He said: My indobted ness is as follows : Melbourne, £69 lCs ; Dunodin, £24 ss; Christchuroh, £9 ; Nel son, £5 ; Wellington, £23 4s ; Auckland, £100 Is 2d; total, £232 5s 2d. These debts wore incurred at various times when visit ing tho respoctivo towns namod. Tho'Biim of £07 14s 8d of thin was incurred by my wife without my authority. On n previous visit I loft hor in Auckland.and whilo I was awaytl allowed hor £5 per month. About n month ago I advised her that I should bo in Auckland on a certain date, and on my arrival I found she had loft tho place My avorago oarningß for the last twolvo months havo not oxcooded £3 per week, and out of this I havo paid travelling ox ponsos, besides tho £T) per month for my wifo's maintenance. I have no assets what ovor.

Tho Bale of tho State railways is advo cated by a French Ministerial organ, upon tho ground that tho Government cannot go on borrowing for the purpoßO of retaining them. It thinks that these railways might bo sold for 900,000,000 of francs, plu9 a guaranty of interest at 2 por cont tothe pur chasers. A sum of 900,000,000 in hard cash would go a long way towards filling up tho doficit in tho Fronch Budget; but thoro < is so much valuablo patronage connected with theso railways that it may bo doubted whothor tho Government would give them up at tho present moment. Of courso, if tho groat railway companies purchase tho State railways, it would bo an object to work them on economical principles, which moans tho dischargo of an army of super numerary employees. Undor tho proaont m.inagomont, it is paid, there aro many instancos of station-masters without stations, so that in a numbor of cases tho offico of station-master is a mere sinecure.

Tho linal services of tho Wellesley-street Baptist congregation in tho old church and in tho Choral Hall took place yostorday, and woro vory numorously attended. In tho morning, tho Kov. P, H. Cornford (a formor pastor) preached in tho church from Hobrowfl, c. 13, v, 2. Ho rcforrod foolingly to tho history of tho congregation, and hopod that with greator facilities for übo fulnoas and a larger scope of work, it might bo increasingly blessed. In tho ovoning, tho Rev. Thos. Spurgoon preached to a crowded congregation in the Choral Hall, his text being Exodus, c- 33, part of verso 15. lie said that tho most essential requirement of tho con gregation in entering into occupa tion of their now Tabernacle was to have God's blossing and prosonce with them, Without them it would bo better for them to ineot in a barn or on tho wild hillside They doslrod, prayed for, and confidently oxpoctod His prosoncoand blossing in the Church, tho Sunday-school, at the Bible class, and at tho Communion service That prayer answored, thoro could bo no doubt of their woll-boing—no approhonßion for tho future. Tho serios of opening services commences to-morrow evening, on which occasion Mr Spurgoon preaches for the first timo in tho Tabernacle

Contractors will ploaso noto that the timo for receiving tendon for Bait water baths has been oxtendod from tho 14th to tho "Ist instant.

To tho Editor: Sir, —A nuisanoo occurs by roason of soworago that comos from Newmarket by way of that gully or crook which empties itself into Hobson's Bay, near tho candlo manufactory, at tho end of Brighton Road, Parnoll, which haa become not only ollbnsivo to thoso passing by in their traps or vehicles on tho bridge ovor that stream, but particularly to tho*o of woak constitution. I have written to the Parnoll Borough Ceuncil of this matter, and it appear* that it is not within their con trol or jurisdiction ; on further inquiry I find it bolongs to two districts, Now inarkot and Romnora, and my friends sug gest to call a public mooting in Nowmarket on Saturday, or somo other day that might suit tho pooplo interested, to reproeont it in a proper manner to tho authorities of thoso districts, and I fool confident that when wo do so thoso gontlomen will attend to tho subject for tho gonoral benefit of thoir follow-rrenturcu who have to sloop under tho infiuonco of such a miasma. Thoro is no roason in this world why another summer's sun should be allowed by any gust of wind to carry death (as it did this year) to any who are obliged to Bleep under its infiuonco. — Yours faithfully, Autx. Cdli-kn, C.E.

Tho Roy. A. Roid, in an exordium ta hia sermon preached at tho Pitt-street Wosloyan Church yesterday morning, took occasion to refer to an article that appeared in Satur day's " Herald," levelled at the Ministers' Association, which holds its sittings every Monday morningnt 10a.m. Mr Reid, after poveral attempts, at last restrained himself from characterising tho article as a base porversion of the truth. Hethon oxpkincd that upon last Monday a roquopt coming from someone outsldo the ministers was presented, asking for their opinion : " if it were not desirable to form a corps of purely Christian young mon." The (subject was discussed, and itwas agreod "that it was" not dosiruL'lu to form such a corps." Ono reason was, that it would havo a better influence if Christian young mon who wero disposodto join as Volunteers should do s*o in any of tho companies thoy choso, and thus thoy would by their character influ enco for good other young mon with whom thoy came in contact; and nothing was done by the ministers to .dissuade the "select uncontaminated young church mon" from joining Volunteer corps if they chose. Also the Ministers pledgod themselves, in the event of war, to do au they could to minister to those who should bo called out into active service. They likewise passed a resolution doploring that national differences could not be honourably settled by arbitration, and thus hindor the bloodshed of thousands. Their prayers also were offered that war may be turned aside, and that nations may learn to love peace and spread it throughout the world.

The current number of the " Melbourne Review" (published by Messra George Robertson and Co.) opens with an article by tho Premier of this colony on " Our Waifs and Strays." Mr Stout describes what New Zealand is doing with hor neglected and criminal children, and takes a hopeful view of tho future. " Religion Without Superstition," by Rev. George Walters, is a favourable notice of a book recently pub liehed by Mr Justice Williams, of Victoria, which, in plain outspoken language, takes a position far removed from orthodoxy, and which, it goes without saying, has already been aseailed with slander and misrepresen tation. Mr Petherick continues his " Euro pean Enterprise in Australasia," which has now reached its xxii section. " A Vic torian Test of a Social Theory " is the title of an article by Mr A. Suther land, M.A., wherein Mr George's theory is examined in the light of Victorian statistics. The author, aftor an elaborate show of figuros, pronounces against Mr George. Recently a great deal has been said about the Australian poet, Adam Lindsay Gordon, and that great deal has included a fair pro portion of gushing nonsense. Mr F. W. L. Adams in the present member essays to keep a cool head, and to talk about Gordon's verse with sanity. His attempt is on the wholo successful, though he does in one place rave thus:—"l must confess that I really think that 'The Rhyme of Joyous Guard' is worth all the other Idylls of the King, save 'Launcelot and Elaine' and' The Paesing of Arthur,'putto gether." Besides the articles just mentioned there are four others, as well as a poem of BOtne length. The "Review" contains variety enough, its topics are interesting and before the public, while the general average of its articles is high. It affords constant evidence of the intellectual ac tivity of Melbourne, which, in this respect, seema to bo ahead of the other large colonial centres,

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PEACE PROSPECTS.

Stoppage of Warlike Prepara tlons.

London, May 10. The orders which were recently issued to send 2,000 men per mail steamers to India havo been cancelled by the War Office.

GREAT NATIVE GATHERING AT PARIHAKA.

Asrariau Troubles Feared.

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New Plymouth, this day. Settlers on the West Coast are becoming uneasy at the conduct of tho natives at Parihaka. The Warea correspondent of the " Taranaki Herald " writes :-" Every Maori one meets still adheres to the story that the land will be given back in June. About five thousand Maoris aro stated to be coming to Parihaka to assist at the re-entry. Those who have been longest in the 'district say that they have not°seon tho natives so sullen for many years, and fear tho results of next month,"

SHIPPING DISASTERS.

Tho Macßrogor.

The most recent information Rnnoorning the wrack of the Macgregor reached us by the lona, which arrived here last evening. The lona took from this port a centrifugal pump, which was transferred to the Glenelg at Kawau on Saturday for use on tho Mac gregor. The weather then was stormy! with the wind from the north, and the Glonolg was on tho sheltered side of tho island, a short distanco from the sunken steamer. The sea was washing right over tho Macgregor, but she remained firm, and did not appear to sustain any fresh damage. Neither tho fllenelg nor any of the workmen had been at the wreck since they arrived at Kawau on Friday, but it was intended to commence operations directly the storm obated. Fine weather set in on Sunday, so that it is probable efforts have already been mado to float tho vessel. A prelimin ary inquiry into tho collision between the Macgregor and Wellington wan proceeding this afternoon before the Collector of Cus toms. The matter will come before the Nautical Court o&rly. The South Carolina. Wo have also roceivod information of the safoty of tho cutter South Carolina. Her ownor, Mr E. Soar?, went to Great Barrier in tho s.B. lona and arrived there on Satur day. Ho learned that tho cutter reached Port Tryphena on Tuesday night, and that, after temporary repairs hod been effected, she left again for Port Charles to pick up her anchors, The men on the cuttor said that thoy were compelled to Blip their cable at Port Charles during the gale on Wednes day night, and succeeded in reaching Try phena under jib and staysail. The cutter will return hore shortly with a cargo of timber. ____________

BANQUET TO LORD CARRING TON.

Interesting Speeohea on Colenlal Topic*.

[by cable.—copybioht.]

Londok, May 10. Lobd Careinoton, the newGoveruorof New Sou th Wales, was On tertainod at a banquet on Saturday by Sir Saul Samuel. The Mar quis of Lome, Mr 0. Lloyd, formerly mom bora for Newcastle (Now South Wales), Mr J. C. Bray, ex-Promierof South Außtrnlia, and the soveral Agents General in their spooches eulogisod the social and popular attributes of Lord Carrington, and promised him a hoarty welcome on his arrival in Sydney. In reply, Lord Carrington said that in try ing to do his utmost to discharge the sacred trust reposed in him, he would endeavour to promote the welfare and honour of New Soutli Wales, and to strengthen the affec tion of the colonies for England. Generally, his speech created un excellent impression. Sir Saul Samuel proposed the health of " Lord Derby," and admitted the diffi culties of the position he hold. Lord Derby, in replying, eulogised the useful ness of tho Agente-Genoral, and rejoiced at their improved status. He took no important step without fitat consulting with thorn. Ho regretted that European obligations had frustrated tho desires of tho colonies. He expressed himself na sceptical of the benefits to bo derived from Imperial federation, holding that a moral union resulting from the sympathy of the community was far more preferable, as the rigid and mechanical administration of a federal ompiro might possibly bo galling to tho colonials Ho thought a colonial Council of Advice a moot desirable institution. Ho considered tho offer of mon by New South Wales for service in the Soudan was a most fortunate one, and had tended to develop an unexpected warmth of feeling between Australia and England. At tho conclusion of his speech, Lord Derby proposed tho health of Sir Saul Samuel, highly eulogising his ability. Tho Duko of Manchester, in a felicitous speech, predicted that the colony would yet surpass England.

TELEGRAMS.

Thames, this day.—Tho Big Pump was stopped yesterday for the annual toiler inspection.

Dunbdin, this day.—The Escort brought down £35,000 worth of gold. Professor Black has forwarded to . the University authorities a report on the West Coast goldfiolds, and a scheme for local Schools of Mines at goldfiolds centres. Di'NEDitr, this day.—James Hartley, a prisonor, haa died in the hospital from Bright's disease.

TABLE TALK.

Sir Georoe Grey's address to night. Tuwhiao is at Thames. The foundation stone of the Free Library building will be laid early in June. Sir G. S. Whitmoro will'visit Auckland this week. The steamer Tongarirp left Capetown fo,r. New Zealand on Ist May. Wellington "Jingoes" are talking of cabling their views to Sir Stafford, North cote on Mr Gladstone's " humiliating con cessions to Russia." New Zealand choose cent fa Sydney realises lid per lb. At Chriatchurch, 3,000 shares in the Southern Cross Petroleum Company have been sold at 3d each.. Du;ing the last few days, the Defence Minister has received offers of services from 78 new Volunteer Companies. John Carl Weenink was drowned at Grey mouth on Friday night by falling from the wharf in the darkness. It is stated that Judge Williams, of the Native Land Court, will retire on his pension at the end of June. Maoris at Parihaka are making prepara tions for a great feast. The settlors are afraid they will be eaten up. Mr Sheehan was enthusiastically received at Rotorua on Friday night, and at the close of his speech got a unanimous vote of confidence, A new lands bill to be introduced next session by Mr Ballance will consolidate no fewer than 26 Acts, besides several provin cial ordinances. It is estimated that there are six millions of Germans, and an equal number of Irish, in the United States of America. There will be in all over a thouaand ex hibitors in the Home Industry and Fine Arts Department of the forthcoming ex hibition at Wellington. A widow, intending to succeed her hus band in the management of a hotel, adver tised that "the hotel would be.kept by the widow of the former landlord, Mr Brown, who died last Bummer on a new and im proved plan." Tawhiao made but a slight impression on the Northern Maoris—hie chief adherents being the silly lot who ran after the false propnetesa lately. The chief Kaiorti objected to the use of. the prefix "Kingi" by Tawhiao, and an open rupture very nearly ensued in consequence of Tawhiao persisting in doing so. A fresh complication has arisen out of the Waring Taylor frauds. Some 12,000 of bank shares were transferred by the culprit to Rhodea'a trust estate, and the legatees for whom the shares were held in trust now threaten to sue Mr Rhodes for recovery.

CABLEGRAMS.

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London Chamber of Commerce and Ans

trollan Trade,

London, May 10.—It is proposed tocfltab' lish an Australian trade noetion in connec tion with tho London Chamber of Commerce,

Price of Frozen Meat.

■' The.frozen meat by the Doric is selling at fivepence, and that by the Chimborazo at fourpence three farthinga.

New South Wales Artillery Officers,

Captain Bingham, Lieutenant Mcl ward, and Lieutenant Bunbury have been selected for the New South Wales Artillery.

New Zealand and Samoa,

If New Zealand should persist in en deavouring to annex Samoa, it will cause a difficulty with Germany.

The Wheat Market.

Wheat is declining. Prices are as fol lows :—Warehouse, 38s; oft coast, 30s, The last sale on paseaga lealised MBs,

The French Kecldlvlste Question,

The Chamber of Deputies are discussing the recidiviste relegation question.

Kecovery of Sir Jules Benedict.

Sir Jules Benedict, the eminent composer, has recovered from his serious illness. Tho Late Agcnt-Genoral of Queensland. ! Mr F. Archer, ex-Agont-Goneral for Queensland, returns in July. Franco and the Suez Canal. The French Government have proposed that a committee of the consuls of the vari ous Powers at Cairo should have supreme control of the Suez Canal, (Received May 11—11.30 p.m ) London, May B.—The mails per s.s. Aus tralia from Auckland, March Hist, were delivered to-day, via San Francisco. Commercial Report. t flhreu per cent. Consuls, 98g ; bank rate, three per cent.; market rato, two per cent.; Now Zealand five per cent 10-40 Loan, £102 10a; four and a-half per cent. Loan, £101 10s; four per cent. Inscribed Stock, £99. Beef tallow, average quality, 31s; mutton, SJd to s*d. The total quantity of wheat afloat for the United Kingdom is 3,100,000 quarters, 20,000 quarters more than last week. Tho American Wheat Crop. Accounts of the American whoat crop arc unfavourable. The monthly report of the United States agricultural Bureau, estimates the winter crep at 2,400,000 bushels. Lord Wolsoloy and the Australian Troops. Scrkim, -May 9.—Whilo visiting the troop-ship Ganges oh Thursday, Lord Wolieloy specially noticed the Australian .patients, and spoke in a kind and cheering manner to them. Heavy rain falls at night. A Bulgarian Atrocity. Constantinople, May 9. — A shocking crime is reported from Bulgaria. A num ber of soldiers outraged a governess and a lady's maid in the employment of Mr Lascelles, Consular Agent of the British Government at Sofia, the capital of the country. Tho offenders were immediately pursued and arrested. Obituary. London, May 10.—The death is an nounced at the age of 65, of Sir Watkin Williams Wynn, Baronet.

The Dowagor Queen of Hawaii is dead, Proposed Colonial Navy.

Earl Derby, Colonial Soorotary, stated in tho House of Lords last night that tho Go vernment wero quite willing to produce the papers relating to tho correspondence be tween tho Admiralty and tho colonies on tho subject of the formation of a colonial navy.

(SPKCIAL TO MELBOURNE "AttE.")

The Now South Wales Contingent In the Soudan.

Scakim, May I.—The Now South Wales Infantry returned to-day from Oto to Han daub, and will prococd to Suakim to-mor row. Private Kobert War, of tho N. S Wales contingent, diod at Suakim on Friday last, of dysentery.

WELLINGTON NOTES.

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Welmnotov, this day. Native Affairs.

The Native Minister this morning was in formed by telegraph that Tawhiao, the Maori King, in on bin way to visit the Thames and neighbourhood. The native prophetess who lately created come sensa tion in the North by predicting the mil lonium is going to Whatiwhatihoe to see die King natives, and a'torivArds in tends visiting Te Whiti at Pqrtfiaka.

Our Busy Ministry,

The Ministerial rooms are quite empty this moment, Mr Stoul being engaged in the Appeal Court, Sir Julius Vogel away at Hutt Races, and Mossrs Buckley and Tolo at Wonganui.

FLOODS AT GREYMOUTH MAN DROWNED.

(By SJ.ELEQRAPH—PRESS ASSOCIATION.)

Qbeyi-hout<i, this day. The Qrey RU'er was in very high flood on Saturday eyenfeg, having risen very rapidly. AH ftu \w.\ox poxtion of the town is under water. About seven o'clock in the evening, Stephen Wajsh, storekeeper, Hatters, Nelson Creek, was drowned while trying to ford the Nelson Creek on horse back. The creek, was flooded at the time. His body was fo.und yesterday morning 25 chains below the ford he tried to cross. The horse was found on the same Bide of the creok ho went in at. Mr Walsh was drowned almost in sight of his own home.

FOUR MEN DROWNED AT THAMES.

fflY TELEGRAPH,—OWN CORRESPONDENT.]

Thames, this day. A melancholy boating accident occurred at the entrance to the Thames Rivor yes terday. It appears that about noon four men named W. Rea, sen., W. Rea, jun., A. S. Colquhoun, and John James started from Taram for Fiako in an open boat during a severe north-westerly gale. The boat was not seen to capsize, but late in the day the masters of river steamers reported having observed wreckage at the mouth of the Thames River. The boat was found thjs morning in mid channel bottom, upwards, but there was no sign of the occupapts, and r.o hope \b enter tained for their survival, though sails, fowling-pieces, rudder, and provisions have been recovered. The whole community is actively taking part in a search for the bodies. The three elder men were married, and leave families unprovided for. A later telegram saya:—About thirty men are dragging the shallows of the river, in search of the bodies of the four missing men.

To the Editor : Sir,—Will you allow me a space in your paper to call the attention of the police to the larrikin nuisance now existing in Parnell. Every evening a gang of boys from 12 to 16 as semble at the corner of Stanley street, and insult every passer - by. I myself have been subject to much annoy ance and serious losses through the breaking of windows and stealing goods from my store by them, and when I threaten to fetch Constable Hobson they tellmehehas nothing to do this Bide of the bridge, it being the city boundary. If such ia the case, should not one of the city police visit the spot occasionally, and put a stop to this long-standing nuisance ?—Yours truly, J Mecklenburg.

At a recent native gathering at Puke aruhe, in Mokau district, at which 2 000 Moaria were present, the burden of the speeches was this—Let peace prevail, and let all fighting cease within this island—let the Maori people live on torms of amity with the pakeha. J

The Hon. W. B. Gladstono has on elder brother who has no less than thirteen farms on his hands. He also owna 45,000 acr«B in Kincardinsshire.

DEATH OF MR THOMAS MACFFARLANE.

It is our melancholy duty to record the demiso under somewhat painful clrcum stances of Mr Thomas Macffarlano, ono of the oldest and most highly - respected citizens of Auckland. It will be within (he recollection of our readers that Mr Mac larlane met with a serious accident at the Auckland Railway Station last Tuesday morning. While crowing the line near the General Manager's uflice he was knocked down by a pawing train and sustained frac turps to the arm, ankle and a rib. He was conveyed to the Hospital, where it was seen hum the first that the chance of recovering was very slight, owing to the severe shock the eystom had sustained. He was fre qiontly in a comatose Btate. Yesterday morning it was seen that dissolution wan approaching, and in the afternoon, shortly after three o'clock, he pasßOd away quietly. His wife, daughter (Mrs Hay), and niece (Mrs Yon der Hoyde) were present at the time of his death. The late Mr Macffarlane was a native of Scotland, having been born in 1811. lie was brought up to the profession of tho law and was for some time clerk to tho cele brated Scottish advocate, Mr John Marshall, W.S., afterwards Lord Curriehall. While in Edinburgh Mr Macffarlane interested himself in the establishment of an institu tion for the relief of deaf mutes, his atten tion having been called to the matter by the fact that he had two deaf mutes in his own family. His elder brother, Mr John Macfiarlane had emigrated to New Zealand about 30 years ago, and had founded with the Hon. Thos. Henderson, M.L.C., the well-known firm of Henderson and Macffarlane, On Mr John Macffarlane's death, 1861, Mr Macffarlane.came to the polony and entered the firm, He continued in the firm for upwards of 10 years, and during that period took an active interest in public affairs, being elected to represent the Northern division in Parliament for one session, being returned unopposed. This seat had beon previously held by his partner, the Hon. Thomas Henderson from tho granting of the constitution. It is a noteworthy fact Mr (1. Yon der Ileyde another partner in the firm subsequently sat for tho same seat. About 1871 Mr Macfarlane retired from the firm, and owing to his business capacity was appointed Trustee in Bankruptcy, and also subsequently obtained the office of Curator of Intestate Estates. He was at one time a director of the Auckland Gas Company, and also sat on the directorate of many gold mining companies. The deoeased gentleman always took a keen interest in athletic sports, indeed he is said to have introduced archery and bowling in this part of the colony. He continued an enthusiastic bowler up to tho] last, being seldom missing from tho Auckland Bowling Club's green lost summer. He waa some years ago reported to be the best archer in Auck land, and before leaving Scotland, hod the reputation of being able to draw a bow with any .man in Edinburgh. He was a prominent member of the Presbyterian Church, and was also a Freemason, The deceased gentleman leaves a widow and two married daughters—Mrs J. B. Hay, of this city, and Mrs David Mills, wife of the manager of tho Union S.S. Company's office at Melbourne. Mrs Ann Taylor, of Wellington, mother of Mrs G. S. Graham, is his sole surviving sister. A Mister of his waß married to the Hon. Thos. Henderson and Mr Thoa. Henderson, junior, and Mr Harry Henderson are his nephews. The deceased had three sons, none of whom' survive him. One of them was at one time manager of tho Bank of New Zealand's branch at Kaiapoi. He was a passenger by the vessel Mary King, which left Lyttelton last year, anl was never heard of afterward?. Mr Macßiir lano's death will cause a void that it will be difficult to fill. Despite his great age he was healthy and active, and his cheery voice and kindly smile made him a great favourite amorist his associates. The Funeral will leave his late residence Carlo ton Gore Road at four o'clock to morrow afternoon for the Presbyterian Cemetery. The members of tho Auckland Bowling and Lawn Tennis Club are requested to meet at Carlton Gore Road to-morrow at 3,45 p.m., to accompany on foot the funeral of their lato President, Mr Thomas Mac ffarlane.

THE NIGHTINGALE CASUALTY.

Claim for £SOO Salvage Made by Sailors.

A Searching Inquiry Asked For.

The owners of the Auckland brigantine Nightingale and relatives of tho missing men aro extremely dissatisfied with reports which have been received from Sydney by cablo during the pat^ week. Every message stated that there was no news of the missing crew, and one of tho last itomaof information received was that the five sailors who brought tho vessel into Sydney had claimed £800 sal vage. The circumstances as related by wire concerning the abandonment of the vessel while timber laden, and only 32 miles from Sydney, with the officers apd passen gers in one boat and the crew in another, along with the strange story as to how they became separated, haVo given rise to a suspicion that there may have been some foul play on board. The relatives of Captain Short have accordinglyccabled to the police authorities at Sydney asking that the whole matter may be made the subject of a searching investigation, in the hope of eliciting the truth.

A rumour was current in town to-day that the seamen belonging to the Nightin gale had been placed under arrest at Syd ney, but it has not been confirmed from any authoritative source.

TAKAPUNA LICENSING ELECTION.

Decided Victory for the Temperance Party.

■ The inhabitants of our marine suburb were in a great state of excitement on Saturday last over <Jie election of a licensing com mittee to represent the district of Taka puna. Eight candidates had been nomin ated. Five represented the "temperance ticket," and three the licensed victuallers. Only five could be elected, and there was consequently a struggle between the two parties. At J)evonporfc, vehicles of al most every description were brought into use to convey voters to the polling booth, and with such success that almost every available vote was polled, the total registered being 298. The num ber polled last year was only 150. At Takapuna and Northcote there was also a keen contest. The result was a complete victory for the temperance party, their fifth man having two votes more tha.n the highest recorded for an opposition candi date. At the previous election the temper ance party put in four out of five, and now they nave elected the whole committee of five, viz., Messrs Bartley, Williamson, Edson, Brown, and McCallum. The fol-. lowing is the result of the voting as recorded by Mr Thomas Seaman, Returning Officer: - .

MR WYBERT REEVE AT THE OPERA HOUSE.

At tho Opera House on Saturday evening " Love or Money " was produced with con tinued success beforo a large and apprecia tive audience. To-night Wilkie Collins's great drama " The Woman in White " will be produced, with Mr Wyhert Reeve as Count Fosco. This is one of his best characters, and is pronounced by Mel bourne papers to be "one of tho finest impersonations ever witnessed, and will bear the closest scrutiny and study." "The Woman in White " is said to be one of tho greatest successes achieved in Australia, and should give a great attraction during its produotion at the Opera House.

The jewellery sale at Mr R. Arthnr's Mart, which was commenced last weok, continued to-day, and will be concluded to morrow.

Cured op Drinking.—•' A you friena of mine was cured of an Insatiable thlrs for liquor that-had so prostrated his system that he was unable to do any business. He was entirely cured by the use of American Co.'s Hop Bitters. It allayed all thatj burning thirst, took away the appetite for liquor, made Tils nerveß steady, and he has remained a sober and steady man for more than two yoarß, and has no deßire to re turn to his oups."-From aleading B. R. Offloial.

GENERAL VOLUNTEER PARADE.

The general outdoor parade* n c afternoon of (bV^S corps being represented „ foil!, "**• DriH-shed:- Auckland iS? fa *• Captain Loßoy, Lieufl Am *J aad Smith, 4 petty nft^*"" 8 h,L and 68 in the ran!* Yb&J « lery: Captain Payne,, uSS* B*** and Geddes,Dr.Teanßnf r - an to Korrf tenants Osborne and B£,m fave supernumeries, and 40 £&*•* Hobson Company : Captain tS «*fe tenants Clifton and (SSSMf^ numeranes, and 38 in the r»'nt "^ * siderable number of the nS1 A&• Devonport Naval ArMU e rT^ 618 « £ and were joined with the Aucfcit'* which were formed into t™ *Km*. There was a full mnf Z? A*° Band under BandmaVte mJS? *& The staff consisted of as*. Major Shepherd (Adi.,* i?nel km Woolfield (Aide.de.camra H « Major Haslem. The aC S( "B«nt. are exclusive of the reeruhTtl, In the rear of their respective^ the purpose of urndgvEg****** roll call, but who throuK'V^Mlntk did not take part in % **£ «*a» cornpanym fl p o ctiontheb»tta&S!tet and forming fours, marched"'?7^, proceeded by the band playC'.*^ of Stirling.'1 The column'iprLurf^^ Domain, the route beW PT*SSdtotte street through SymoXfCL^ Road tc the Stanley-streetmh^Qrsft» Domain, and thence up, «.""ft?" ol * Artillery did not t^&ftA* fc theymarchedasaninfantrvMm^ elope of the hill at the bilk »?»> dens, the companies were whwUrft??. 09' practise firing the fa, rfeS'" 1 mtolJ »«ft for the Queen's 4t&7«hF l"? lk| ammunition had been sery<X h, is > tice consisted in merelv^ ' P* hammers upon the looks juZPl* * of the public, includingVmTB '^ W. McDonald, and Rw ffffiS 1*" present as .spectators, .y** these exercises, with oZ* T**l There was some unsteadtaKfk 111'1 *1"1 tion of the orders, buUhSfe^ columD on the leadine oonS, marched past. ThTSqrßft Md fixed on the edge of Ch7:W,r first marched past in cZmn S being very creditably SmPrf were repeated several tunaStiJr1' heavy rain was threatweittTtiHE," were reformed in marohineoX Ss*? the best of their way bXtfe where, P^todlmta.J^jgffl them. He expressed hi* griffiS® * the numerical strength of the ■»■?■ further said that X&dffl&S ground, aa well as the intarkwiM «f strong wind in rendering {S V. Srw conßide"d' h'*X satisfied with the manner to WilchWfS had acquitted themselves, Ui"<™

NEW ZEALAND FROZEN MEAT COMPANY.

Commencement of OputUou Another important local industtyjj^ijju, I menced operations, and tu/Kj bm^ shortly to provide large Oonbttittt^. wards our export trade. .T& to i N.Z. Frozen Meat and : Storagn&jgii), :| i respecting which so much hu been tari lately. The whole of the Company's I* ings hove not been finishedmi;foU. : portion devoted to thefofeS H has been pushed en to pompletbm in:Wer * that an early start ialghtbe made. ■ Ih machinery was set to work ttJMßoniii for. the purpose of .c&ljiiE iir chambers, and- the freerfnZof notk' will commence to-moihar^lSßy will be continued -at. : ) ! '.;aje j-: tab of 300 carcases per dietn.: -'Thesheetfre quired will be sent down from Wiflato, We understand that the direct jtMmi ! Aorangi has been engaged io 'arrire here i June, and convey the first shipment to Enf land. OjK3rationa be conttnoednightata day, including Sunday, the working ihilli being eight hours each. The itinage'e pacity of the works i« 10,000 :<aroasee, ! bo that the Company cati.i.ta to cargo ready for 'shipment before tk [ vessel which takes it hence ia ready to rt ceive it. The refrigerating mschiurj waß supplied by IJadam, and ii laii to ba the largest yet in usein thecoloii). j Mr Kivon is the chief engineer of 4w | works, his assistants being Messrs Stoim I and Hanna. '

FOOTBALL MATCHES.

Ponsonby v. North SHOB&-Ftaaoiiii;<tit! football champions of tielastfiveiasoiiiw menced the present season Iff iitfeaßujM Shore on their own ground by 13 potato tout Arneil potted a goal from the'SWiH*^ kicked a goal from a try obtained to Mm* Tries wero also obtained Braund. The match wm aa oidUii ok, but it was evident from the flratttM fttte were overmatched. Pon«Ml>y,:»*«pWiKi | by Aineil, and North Shore by J.fi.Weta. Giufton v. 60BD0S—Tiu nutohmtf; by Grafton. who scored b try ftWww against nothing. Byan was absent win Im" torionsteani BJggßcaptainedCt»ft(»iW*B« -don, who appeared in thei»n6itgr«»,B™ff'' for the first ttme, were led by"P. Qsjta. ft try was secured by the united »mtt »«« , and Gordon. The former emsdmwm at goal, but in vala ApMtMt«fflWj&« the Association ogalnrt-the'Wr«Wm ] which an opinion u'M given ijtWWWfS<- ; and which -was disputed attlie time. • ■ AUCKLAND V, NtP!TOK,-ThIJB#WW« in a draw.jieithorMdeßotaliig.iwSiW! ■< captained by MUIs, and AnoKudfc<W Tho Auokland team (tot the bill ow.miw j line once, but it was ordereil W« st-wf ( umpires. „ ;----,:i Jl ., other MATCnis.-The juvenlte™*;» ] suited as follow:- Victoria y.JUWJJ- Won by Viotoria, for whom;;|»H™' kicked a goal from.,-a *U :*S,T■; Holly. - Ponsonby Jnnion JV' ■£**%, Second : Auckland ■ did .'M*,,!*'*JS£ poarance, and the JnnioreclataJßW: Athletic v Albert: No 6COtß.r6B*g»f: ; v. Gordon Second: Tell throteh.>ißmi«ffl\ j Onehunga: Drawiu-Blaok^ fiffiM'S Blaok Rose won by a try toniL; TMU«™|g: retired before the oonolMton jtWS,, Arawa v. Newton Seoond: AiawtW w points to nil. ■ , il;."**-™, '-■

DISTRICT COURT.-This Day.

(Before H. G. Seth Smith,HafoMlWJ*[ 1 Undefended Cm&-to;tyts?M& i judgment went for &?#>^*Jtt jljil w. !r. Suiter v. Daniel CoartneMW^g Si 13s costs; Owen gad GMton J^ «»- Moon, «S7lss on a P.N. an* *'*<& »1 Judgment Sujwons, Oist-t^fc | Campbell v. P. K. oßrim^^£s* | Ordered to be paid within wo .mm™!., I fault, six weeks'imprlsonme^-, j £Uol3iHaymanandCo.T.D.»PB' w j

JUKY CASK, | --jj M^ti j. j; The special jury oases of I Codling; claim M 7 Is M & «ftsidgffiSilg f and 0. Baker v. G. B. M«SW.J»™? s^* I of a miS., aw, fixed togg^Bj special jury case of T. HOKJM- ffisp | in which fa damages «fSJS*f!« false imprisonment, is set do»nim« , . Wednesday.

"New Zealand Farmer, Bwug Journal."-TheMayn n mbM,wUW"»"^, f  dayjscopiouslyi^^j^g^] ings may be mentioned a J»"S»d.l« portrait ot" Pure AyraWre BttlM»«^ rams, one bred in QueeMtod,^^^ mania, and "presentation^ » ft . w ; D'Hoj-st" pear and "M^SXi*' seasonable operations into* »™ :|i rf» ; described in detail. ""f^S**: to apiarl.ts suitable to the P^t* . The fourth instalment »»^ " i> Wl I to Beginners in Beekeeping, ** *£& illustrated with outa. Among*^ v^,. tan articles the foUo W lng^W* flltfi Hii &%&&&&■ !or mo, as yob Observe. m jj

TH$ AUCKLAND EVKNIHU STAK. MONDAY, MAY It, 1885.



Dovon- i port Wm. II. Brown 1T3 Id ward Bartley 167 3haa. Williamson 162 lohn Kdson 158 Hex. MoCallum 147 ■Vra. H. Ponton 146 lames Mays 144 iarauel Vosper 131 Informul 1

Laki 16 1 . 14 17 10 m 22 18 0

:e. North- cote, i 53 i 5(5 53 52 1 51 50 ! 45 I 46 ) 3

Total 242 238 229 227 :!17 215 211 198 1



JOHN WHITE, TAILOR AND IMPORTER. VICTORIA-STREET (NKXT UNION BANE), Bess leave to acquaint hla {riends and the public that he has made extensive alterations and additions to his Shop, including a Cutting and Fitting Room, in which all the latest lm movements capable of making a first-class Tailoring Establishment have been adopted. He is now open, and has a magnificent stock, embracing everything new or worthy of atten tion in the homo marfictfl. JUST ARRIVED,EX RUAPEHU: SECOND SHIPMENT SEASON'S GOODS. T>BITISH Subjects will reap enormous |> advantages by purchasing at S. Coombes and Co. a No Russian supplied. =*rr O T I C ¥ For SINGLE INSERTIONS of THREK-LINE " WANTED" NOTICES the charge is Is Cash. If these small items-are not paid at the time, . tho charge in all cases is 2s 6d. There la no vari ation to this rule. Star Office, January 2nd, 1880. AAA ABLE-BODIED MEN can .if Vf"/ Ret a complete Tweed Suit at 21s "per Suit; don't mlaa.-S. Coombes and Co. TTIORTIIICATION. — Working Men JP should fortify themselves against tho weather by buying our ds Ud Coloured Mole ' Trousers at S. (foombes and Co. Hill, WILLIAMBON, Land, House, and Estate Agent, High ■treet (near Shortland-strect), has always for Bale and to let large and small houses In the City, suburbs, and country districts; also farms. Improved and unimproved,Jin various parte of the province. Several eligible building allot ments for sale in the City. Sco lists in Evening Stab and "Herald." /"VUBEN'S OWN—We guarantee to sut> \r£ ply^Her Majesty's subjects with Bhirta at asiia.-a Coom&ea and Cto. 1



FOR EYE. EAR, AND THROAT DISEASES. DE SCHWARZBACH, M.D, having recently Juried from Kurope, will re-vlsit Auckland atlents Suffering from biseasoa of the Kye. Ear ir Throat, at Mra apiarß's. Albeit PftrU, alter ifermof patlonta arc Invited to call. TUB NEW GOODS THK NEW GOODS THK NKW QOOD3 THK NKW GOODS Aro now oponcd out The Stook la ttaa largort and bout selected In the citr,' and to MK»?hTt?%B THE "SSMe-S NEW Several linos In every De partment aro marked at ZEALAND P"<*» CLOTHING SK^lf ||||p p FACTORY, Specially cheap. lfiS & 100, Qneon-itroot, .. The Juvenile Department has received dose attention, and parents Will tlnd DURABILITY "ECONOMY DURABILITY AN ECONOMY DUKABIIiITY ECONOMY DURABILITY AN KCONOMY Combined la tha.lM^K feature. In Boyi1 Fanoy Snita several newanaoaoice «tylea are now being ahown. CITY GUAEDS can gat Heavy Merino Undershirts at Is lid, at B. Coombes and mHB JJ EW 2J EALAND /CLOTHING -CIACTORY, 158 AND 160, queen-strekt. ContractorstotheNew Zealand Oovkrn mknt Railways, Post-officks, Voluntker Cows, &c, &c, Are now prepared to enter Into Contract for the Supply of NAVAL AND MILITARY UNIFORMS NAVAL AND MILITARY UNIFORMS NAVAL AND MILITARY UNIFORMS NAVAL AND MILITARY UNIFORMS IN ANY QUANTITY, The Organisation of the Factory bolng specially adapted for turning out LARGE SUPPLIES IN THK MOST INEXPENSIVE AND EXPEDITIOUS MANNER. ARMY AND NAVY CONTRACTORS. Estimates and Drawings Supplied on the Shortest Notice. HEAD OFFICES AND FACTORY DOWIJNGSTREET. DUNEDIN. NOTE.-MEASURES FOR ALL UNIFORMB may be entrusted to the Managers of the New Zealand Clothing Factory Branches in the following Centres, viz. :— Dunedln Nelson Palmerston N. InvercargiU Hokltika Now Plymouth Oamaru Greymouth Napier Waimate Roefton Waipawa Ttam.ru Wellington Eaßtiogs Ashburton Masterton Gisborno Christchurch Wanganui Thames Lyttelton Hawera Auckland, OPECIAL. NOTICE. I have received my Third Shipment of AUTUMN AND WINTER GOODS, JUBT OPENED, PER THE COPTIC, To which I Invite the Inspection of my Patrons and the Publlo generally. H. L. POSSENNI3KIE, MERCHANT TAILOR & HABIT MAKER Shoetland-stbbet.



"CURST A UTUMN QHOW i OF DRAPER^ X • MILNE AND CHOYCE Waving now received their NKW GOODS for the Autumn, will make a SPECIAL SHOW ' ~^ of the same *&■■ THIS DAY •» When a magniflcoflWtoPkj, «"»»( all the Novelties to 'SSl h«1 *» to" Holnß Marked SPECIALTIES IN EVER? DEPART MENT. Larger Assortment than nstial of TRIMMED BONNETS AND HATB, LONG SILK MANTLES (Special Value), COSTUMES (Special Vai.uk), JERPEYB (Plain and Fancy), HOSIERY AND GLOVES (Special Valub) Very Extensive Assortment of DRESS GOODS. N.B.—Milne and Choyce being determined not to be undersold by anyone in the trade, have marked, and will continue to mark, their Goods at a lower rate than previously. MILNE AND CHOYCE, AUCKLAND A UTUMN & VjyiNTER REASON, 18 85. SHALDERS, SON, BROWN, & CO. (Vermont House, 204 and 206, Queen street) Now bog to inform the public that their ship ments of Winter Goods per Ruapehu and Coptio are open AND READY FOR INSPECTION. The Millinery Department they are sore will give Complete Satisfac tion, the Goods having been im ported direct, bo as to afford their Customers a selection to choose from entirely different to other houses; new dress goods, in all the Latcot Materials. BLANKETS AND FLANNEL, ex Coptio; remarkable value. MANTLES. FUR CAPES. ULSTERS, LADIEB' MACINTOSHES, In Latest London Styles. HOSIERY, direst f 10m Manufacturers; unsurpassed values and styles. VELVETS, VELVETEENS. AND PLUSHES, in Newest Shades. MEN'S CLOTHING AND MERCERY. exceedingly Low In Prices so as to dear our immense Btook. FOR Value, Cheapness, Aim Stole, Try SHALDERS, BON, BROWN, & CO.



15,000 15,000 15000 15 000 15J000 GAKIiK'K & €RANWELL | IUVK FIITI'KKN THOUSAND YARDS JRUBBELS ANp N TAPESTRY OARPKTS DS»s^k^ TCHi Chk Grkatkss VARiitr in Auckland 111 sfflll vSJy Chetp iT.pe.try. from v U ifSt Very Oh^S f Brußß^B. from S, 9d DARPKTS Vorjr Ohe»p / Si! fill GARUCK & CRANWKLL GARLICK & CRANWKLL QARLICK fc OBANWKUi Iron BKDSTKADS and BEUDINO -. BttDROOM FUBNITURB ) Bea dr DINING do. 50. ( DRAWING do. do. > '<« HALL do. do. 1 Dellvsry iTTTnHKN do. do. I 3FFICK FUUNITUKK _ / HOUSES FURNISDKD THROUOHOUT. BUY YOUU FURNITUBK JROM GARLICK & CRANWFXL, OHKAP FURNISHING WAREHOUSE, QUKBNSTUKKT AND LoKNKSTRKET, AITOKtiAND.