COMING EVENTS.

Mootlngs, &c. To-night. Opora Houso -" Kxtroracß." S p.m. Choral Hall-Oriental Fancy Fair, 7 till 10 pan. New Kden Hall - Lecture by Mr J. Fletoher: " Man not able to kill tno soul," 7.30 p.m. V.M.C.A. — Annual Publio Meotingi Ad dresses and Music, 7.30 p.m. Temperance TTull—Mr Thompson, M.H.R., and Kloctors of City North, 8 p.m. Lorne-Btreet Hall-Dissolving Viows, 8 p.m. All Saints' Gj mnaatia Club-7.30 p.m, Freemasons' Hall—Royal Arch Masons, 7.30 p.m. .... Muster of Auoklana Naval Coastguards, 7.30 pan. Auction Sales To-morrow. Mr- R. Arthur—Gold and Silver Watohes, Jewellery, etc.. 11 a.m. Mr A. O. Steven—Furniture and Klt'oots, Hamer'g Auction Rooms, Newton, 1 p.m. Messrs Vaile and Bradloy—Shop Fittings and Drapery Goods, 10 v.m. Messrs Hunter and Nolan—Live and Dead Btock (Mr Grubb's, Mangore), 11 a.m.

Chief Post-office, Auckland.

Stalls will closo as under :— This Day. For Greymouth, per Ohau, at 4 p.m. For Tauranga, and Opotiki, per Wellington, at 5 p.m. ' FonWhangarel Hondo, Parna, Walpu, Whan garoi. Kamo, and Mongapai, per Waitaki, at S p.m. For Thames, per Enterprise, at 5.30 p.m. ' Saturday, 30th mat. For Port Fltzroy, Trypneaa, and Okupu, per lona, at 7 a.m. For Walwera, To Kapa. Warkworth, etc, per Rose Casey, at 10 a.m. For Aongatoto, Katl Kati, Tauranga, etc., per Rotomahana, at 2 p.m. For Thames, per Rotomahana. at 2.30 p.m. Monday, June 1. For Commanded, por Coromandol. at 11.30 a.m. For Russell, Kawa Kawa, and Fiji, por Aruwatu. at 1 p.m. Thursday, June 1. For liOndon, via Rio do Janolro. and Plymouth (per Tongarlro, loaving Wellington Sunday, 7ih Juuo, porTarawora, at 11 am. Formonor orders, registered letters and newspapors, at 18 a.m. Mail will be duo at Plymouth on Thursday. 19th Ju'y. For Australian Colonies, per AustfaJla, inimo-

diately after her arrival from Honolulu. For Taranaki and Southern ports and London via Rio de Janeiro (tor spocially addressed correspondence only, por Arawa from Lyttolton on 6th June), por Rinßarooma, immediately after arrival of City of Sydney. United Kingdom mail will bo due in London about 29th July.

S. B. BISS, Chief Postmaster. Chief l'ost-oillco, Auokland.

AUCKLAND STOCK AND SHARE MARKET.

Quotations for the Webk Ending May 29,

Bank of New Zealand—Buyers, £21 os; sellers, £21 ss. New Zealand Insurance—Buyers, £317s 3d. South British Insurance—Buyers, £2 6s. National Insnranco—Buyers, 18s 9d. Auckland Gas— Business done, £10 7s 6d; sel lers, £1010s. Union Sash and Door—Buyers, £1 7s 6d. Auokland Timber—Sellers, £4 Ids. New Zealand Land and Mortgage — Buyers, £lis6d(ex). Coromandcl Steam—Buyers, 12a 6d. Golden Crown (Mining) — Business done, 4s, is 3d (new); Boilers, is 3d. Prince Imperial—Sellers, ss. Cambria—Buyers, sa; sailers, 6s (id, Ivanhoo—Sellers, 3s. Darwin—Sellers, 6a.

SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

HIGH WATER.

AUCKi.»xi>-Thia evoning, 0.1; to-morrow morning. 6.21. Manukau Heads—This ovenlng, 5.41; to morrow morning, 9.1. Kaipara Heads — This evening, 9.14; to morrow moruing, 10,1.

Sunset.—This evoning—4.l9. Sunrise.—To-morrow morning—7.s. Moon's Agk.—Full Moon, 29th, 8,10 a.m.

ARRIVALS.

TO-DAY. lona, 8.8., Amodeo, from Mercury Buy Alastor. barque, Glazebrook, from London Waratah, echoonor, Krause, from Port Victoria Looh Naw, barque, from Newcastle Wellington, 8.8., Stephonson, from Whangarei Waitaki, s.s., Crawford, from Whangarei Herald, s S;. Savory, from Greymouth Ohau, b.s., Bernech, bom the South DEPARTURES. TO-DAY. Looh Linnhe, ship, Vaughan, for Caloutta

IMPORTS.

Per Herald— 610 tons coal. Per Loch Naw: 471 tons coal. J?ar Victoria: 3,300 bags flour. Inwards Coastwise.—Mahurangi, from Whangaroa, with 11,000 feet timber ; Huia, from Wade, with 15,000 shingles. 6 sacks gum. and 14 kegs butter; Loo, from Russell, with 59 tons coal; Opotiki. from Whangaroa, with 61 tonß coal. Outwards Coastwise.—Huia, for Wade. The Alastor will come up from the powder ground, where she has anchored, to morrow. The schooner Waratah proceeds hence to Ploton on the discharge of her inward cargo. The Loch Naw had a moderately fair weather passage from Newcastle. The s.s. Arawata is expected from Lyttelton and Dunedin to-morrow. The schooner Sovereign left Port Chalmers yoaterday evening for Oamaru, where she will load with breadstuff's for this port. The s.b. Herald left Greymouth on Monday morning, coal laden, and had stormy weather throughout the passage. She arrived here at 2 a.m. to-day.

The brlgantine Ransom cleared this afternoon for Suwairrow and Savage Island. Passengers— Mr E. O. Niohols and child. Mr Jas. Reid, Mr George Henderson. Mr Arthur King, Mr F. E. Jackson, Mr A, Harris, and 15 Kanakas.

The brigantlno Sarah and Mary entered out today for Mercury Bay, where she loads timber for Gisborno.

The b.s. lona, from Mercury Bay, brought 200 sacks grain and the following passengers :—Mr and Mrs Orphen, Mrs Demerra, Mrs Davis, Messrs Bosser, May, Hopkins, Broderiok, Mur ray, Davidson, Hughes, Butler, Ansenne, Col lins, Bryant, Auchram, Sheehan, Honnessy. Coutts, Reynolds, Meehan, Connor, Brown, Watt, and Healey.

The threo-masted schooner Waratah was at anchor at Rangitoto all night, and came into harbour this morning. She made the passage from Port Victoria In twelve days, had fine weather during the earlier part of the passage, and W.S.W. gales subsequently. The North Cape was made at midnight on the 26th, and 8.8.W. and westerly weather down the coast. The shipjlangitikel, Captain Cottier.l 05 days from London, arrived at Wellington yesterday. Off the Cape She had her deck swept during a heavy gale, and a number of moveable articles went overboard. She narrowly oscaped losing a boat. The barque Highland Glen, Captain Cane, 125 days from Liverpool, also arrived at Wellington. Part of her cargo is for Port Chalmers.

The s.s. Wellington arrived from Whangarei this morning, with the following passengers:— Misses Smith, Bushell. and McGregor, Mrs Mason and child, Mrs and Misses Taylor (2), Mrs Benain, Mr and Mra McArthnr, Mr and Mrs Sloman and family, Mr and Mrs Clark, Mr and Mrs Carter, Messrs Whito, Mane, Finlay son, Reid, Elliott, Brown, McLeod, McLean, T. Finlayson, Manuals, Deery.t). Anderson, Turn bull, Baker, McCorloy, Mr and Miss Davey, and 13 in steerage.

The B.S. Ohau left Dunodin at 9 p.m. on 18th, called at Oamaru. Timaru, Wellington, Napier, Gisbornc, Oreti Point, and Tauranga, leaving latter port 8.40 p.m. on the 28th and arrived Auokland 10 a.m. on 29th. Experienced light south-west airs and smooth sea to arrival. Paß -sengers:—Messrs Clarkln, Wilson, Frasar, Bauey, Smith, Mr and Mrs Brabant, Masters Lewis and Brabant, Mr Hawkeswood. We are Indebted to Mr James Waldie, purser, for report.

The s.s. Waitaki brought the following passon eers from Whangaroi :—Mrs Potter. MeSßrs Downing. McLeod, Wilson, Brady, Mesdames Brady McGlashan, Mr Knaggs, Mesdames Knaggs, Lowe, Misses Scott (2), Messrs Hollo way. Harwell, C Brown, A Bruce, Aitkersen, Thomas McDousld, Gould. J. A, Simcook, Cart wrlght^Jiimas Jackson, Crisp, J. Hunter, Mo- Leair.-jTs. Baker, L. Martin, J. C. Johnson, and eleven In the steerage.

THE ALASTOR.

The barque Alostor, which was reported as signalled In our last evening's issue, anchored all night at Rangitoto Reef, and came into har bour this morning. Her passago has been a lengthy one of 132 days. Captain Glazebrook re ports that ho left Gravoeend on the 26th Jan. last, at 9 p.m., the pilot leaving the vessel in the Downs on tho same date. On the 27th, the Alastor was abreast of the Lizard, with the wind from the S.W., blowing strong. This most unfavourable weather continued for the following 18 days, and at times it was blowing with almost hurricane force. It was not until the 21st day that the Alastor got clear of sound ings. On February 21 the island of Madeira was sighted, and not until tho 23rd was the vessel clear of it. From off Madeira took the NE. trades, and carried them to 3' N., when llsht variable winds intervened until the Eauator was crossed in 27' W. Moderate S.E. trades, whioh were picked up from almost off the Eauator, then prevailed. On March 21st the island of Trinidad was abeam, when moderate weather was experienced to the meridian of the Cape of Good Hope, which was passed in 12 S. Cape Leu win was abeam on the 9th inst, and the meridian of the South Cape of Tasmania was passed on the 19th inst. On the 27th inst. tho North Cape was rounded, and down the coast fresh W. and S.W. winds pre vailed. Passengers: Mr and Mrs Johnston, Mr and Mrs Simpson, Mrs and Mies Johnsan, Messrs R. Hastle. A. Bmith. C. Foster, F.Peaoe, C Peace, G. Holmes, H. Holmes. J. McGinnls. The agent for the vessel is Mr A. Heather.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

DEPARTURES. Oreti, ss., Robertson, for Taranaki and W&nganul Lalla Rookh, s.s., Campbell, for Waitara

The B.s. Oreti left for Taranaki and Wanganui thia morning with 296 drain-pipes, 1,600 bags sugar, 76 boxes soap, 31 boxes candles, 130 oases oranges, 16 sacks oysters, 10 i-ohesta tea, 14 colls rope. 186 cases and packages. Passengers :- Mrs Stone, Messrs Bladen, Jones, Belt, Hecks, Pastouis, Peddison, Stone, Allen, and 2 natives. The s.s. Lalla Rookh left for Waitara at 3 o'clock to-day with a full general cargo.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

"WAITAKA, tbis day.—Arrived: Bgwena, 9.15 «,rq,; Hauraki, 9.35 a,m.; Argyll!, U 8.m,; all iiomOMhußKa.

Gisbornk, this day.-Arrived; Suva, from Auckland, 2 a.m. Lyttelton, thia day.-Arrived: Tongarlro, from Port Charles, early: Arawa, from Napier, 9.30 a.m.

Wellington, yesterday.-SaUed i Botorua, Ke°, v^JssssrkSSsnss^& %SSs^iSfflgSV-: Manapouri. for tho North. Passengers for Auckland: Mrs Baniberge, Messrs Stannors, Bambergo, Chap man, Doaah, Carmiohael.

COMMERCIAL.

Evening Stab Office, this day. Mb Alfred Buckland'b REPORT.-At tho Hayniarket on Friday, May 22. there was no alteration In the value of fodder, whioh was in nßual supply, but grain was sold in increased quantity. Loose fodder delivered to the buyer ranged from 2s 3d to 4s 8d; straw, at 2a the owt; bran, £t 7s 3d; ohaff, £3 to £1 2s 6d the ton; maize, 4s; foed wheat, 2s to 2s 9d: beans, Ss 7d; barley, 2s 3d | oats, Is lOd to 2a 8d the bushel, wore the prices obtained. Good horse atook were in loss number than required. Draught ranged from £15 to £28: ponies and riding horsos, from 16a to £10. At the hide and skin sale on Tuesday, hides wore In full number and good demand; best quality rangod from Sid to 44d tho lb. Tallow, 2«s the owt. The prices ob talned for shoepskins are low for the season ofl tho year, and ranged from 7d to la 6d eaoh. Smal parcela of wool Brought from 3Jd to Old the lb. Storo cattlo are yarded in limited number, yet prices remain low. AtPapakuraon Wednesday. the sale was confined to dairy stook nearcalving, and this description of stook being in demand, good prices wore realised. At Hemnera on Thursday, dairy cows, fresh calved or at calv ing, were In rosiest at extreme values, but cows a short tlmo to run wore comparatively dull of sale; store cattle in larger number than of late but at low values. Tho arrivals of stook from tho West Coast wore larger thia week than for aovoral months, consequently thosupply both of fat cattlo and shcOD was largely in excess of tho usual numbers. Prloos for fat cattle wero In tho earlier part of tho sale fairly sustained, but foil towards the finish. Auckland-fatted steers wore about 22a, and ship-borne from 18s to 20a per 1001b ; ahecp wore uniformly lowor than last wook, from la to 3s each, and two shipments re main unsold ; 701b sheep, mixed sexes, sold for 13s 6d each, and ewes only wore at lower values. Piga were also In full numbers ; about 200 sold ; wollfatted pigs, medium weights, woro In re quest and sold satisfactorily, bat growing pigs were lowor in price than of lato. Waikato aver ages were: 12 steers, J. and C. Gould, £9 4s; 33 steors, H. and J. Gootlfellow, £8 8s ; 8 cows, T. N. AlWright, £I) 9*. Messrs Hunter and Nolan's Weekly Re port.—Horses: There was inoreasod activity in tho market, compared with tho previous wcok, but barely an avorage amount of business was done at a slightly increased value, at the Durham Yards. A larger number than on tho previous weok were entered for disposal, and, wlthfewexceptlons.found purchasers. Woquote hacks at from £5 to £M ; cab and light-harness horses, £10 to £22 10s; heavy draught, £27 10a. Wool, hides, and skins in modorate supply and steady demand, Hldos, from 2Jd to 3}d per lb; skins, la Id to 2s 3d; wool. Id to Gld; tsllow, 19s 6d per cwt. Cattlo: Barely an average number have been disposed of at about previous woek s values. The Nowmarket Yards on Tuesday were fairly well filled with beef and dairy stock, and but few stores. There was no noteworthy alteration In value of local acock. The ship borne bore evidence of bad weather, and with the exception of a few lota, scarooly maintained the previous week's quotations at per 1001b. Sheep: An adequate number wero yarded on Tuesday at Newmarket, Competition was steady throughout. A few lots scarcely sold relatively so high as on the previous wook, but for we'l-conditloned sheep there was no decline in value. Pigs: An average number wore yarded on Tuesday at Nowmarket. Bidding was brisk at provioua values. Messrs G. W. Binney and Co. report that at their weekly sale on Tuesday of wool, hides, and skins, the market for all well-saved hides was firm; first-class heavies, 4Jd to 4jd; light, 3Jd to 3Jd per lb; skins, Is to 2a Id each: pelts, Is 6d to 4s 3d per dozen; wool, 4Jd to 5W i look and pieces, 3d to Id per lb,

AUCKLAND PRODUCE MARKET.

Farm and Dairy Produce.—Wholesale: Butter, frosh. Is 3d; Butter, salt (scarce). 8d to Did; Cheese, good factory, 5d to Did; Canterbury do., 4Jd to 5Jd; Eggs, dozen. Is 9d; Lard, in bladders, 7d; Bacon and Hams, Provincial, 6d to 8d; Hams, 8d to 9d: Canter bury Bacon in cloth, 9id; Bacon and Hams, in equal numbers, scarce, UJd to lOd; Hams, very scarce, only 113 dto 113 d: Jams, per case, 5s doz., £1 12s 6d to 61 15s 6d v Honey in bulk. 4d por lb. Retail: Butter, frosh. Is6d: Bait do.. lOd to Is: Cheese, colonial, Bdto9d;Eggs,perdoz..2s; Bacon, per lb.lOdto Is: Hams, do.. Is to IS 4d. Flour Market. — Wholesale. — Superfine flour, silk dressed, per ton, fill 10b ; do, do, house. hold, £1010s; hundreds, ss; fifties, 10a per ton extra; sacks and bags free; Cantab, sacks, £9 10s; hundreds, sa; fifties, 10s extra; South ern do. *8 15s; bran.:per;ton. fcacksjin oluded. local, £4 las to £5; Southern do. Hi 10a; sharps, £415s to £5; cabin bread, £16; oatmeal, do, £12 10s; oats, 2s Id to 2s 4d; maize, 3s 8d to 4s: potatoes, B3 15a per ton; pearl barley do. £20 to £21; beans, 3s 8d ; onions, £7 to £8 ; fowl Wheat,2s6dto2sßd Kauri Gum. Flax, &o. — Poor ordinary, nominal, £25; good ordinary. £32 to £34; superior. £34 to gs& and upwards; East Coast £48 to£so; flaxperton.£lßto«2l; tow. do.. £7 to £9: fungus, per lb, 2Jd to 3d; cocoanut fibre, per cwt, 15s to' 17s. Coal and Firewood Market.—Coal: New castle (ship's side), 27s to 30s per ton; yard. 32s to 355; Bay of Islands, at yards, 2Ba 6d; screened, Sos6d; ditto at the mines, 13s; ship's side, 265; Waikato. 8s to 12a; in Auckland, 18s to 225: Kamo. 12a per ton at loading ground: Taupirl at mine. 88 6d to 12s, M ytfiti.^yS WTO 3ZSi muumn.l, at, u>l»C, Do 6d; yard (steam), 17s; household, 21s; delivered, 235. Firewood: Uncut at wharf (cargo), 8s Ed to 9s per ton; delivered, 14s; cut, 17s to 18s. Buildino Materials Timber: Boards and scantling, 100 ft, best, 14s; eccond-class, 8s 6d; best, planed, tongued, and grooved, first-class, 16s 6d; medium, 13s; second ditto, 11s 6d. Cargo, best (at mills), 10s Bd; second olass (at mills), 6s; baulk, 7s. New Zealand pailings, sft (sap), 10s; sft (heart). 13s; 6ft, 14; ti tree rails, £110s per (100; puriri posts, £6 10s to £7 108; shingles, 16s per 1,000; Hobart palings, sft. 19s; lift, 31s; Hobart rails, 30, Belling quotations. Bricks (at Avondale), 35a to i6a per 1,000; town yards, 45s to 555; de livered, 50s to 60s. Drain pipes (at works), per 100 (6 inches bore), 40s ; 4 Inches, 14a ; 3 inches, 9s; 2 inches, £2 10 per 1.C0O; socket glazed pipes, 18 inches, 4s per foot; 15 inches, 4a Bd per foot; 12 inches, 3s per foot; 9 inches, 2s per foot: 6 inches. Is per foot; 4 inches, 9d per foot; 3 inches, 7d per foot. Manures.—Bonedust. Sydney, £7 15s to £8, according to quality; bonetlour, £810s; Auck land, £8; Peruvian guano, £18; Maiden Island, i.6 ; Huon guano, small lots, £5 to £6, bags in cluded : Hurst's chemical manure, £1410s.

Deaths.

COCHRANK.-0n May 28, at tho residence of hU parents, Epsom, Arthur Stephen, youngest »on of William S. and Sophie Cochrane; aged 11 montba. KCOLKS.—Rebecca Jane, tho gontle. affection ate, beloved, and eldest daughter of Catherine Elizabeth and Robert J. Eoolea, has fallen asleep in Jesus at 6 o'cloolc a.m. on Friday, May 29. . . , Ifor body will bo removed tor burial on Lord's Day ovening, at 2 o'olock from nor lato residence, Salem, Papatoitol, toOtaraßurying ground. KKANE.-On May 29, Stella Ruby, foe beloved dauenter of Barnard and Isabella Koane; atrod 3 yoars.—Gone beforo to dwell with Jeßuu The funeral will leave the rosldonoe of M r B .Koano. jun., top of Boreßford-stroet, on Sunday May 31, at 8 p.m. Friends Invltod. BTfiELK-OnMay29,Sarah,the belovod wi3o of William Steolo ; agod 77 years. The tonoral will leavo hor lato ros'donco, Parnell, to-morrow (Saturday), at 3 p,m Friends please accept this invitation. WHITTI.K.-On May 27, at her parents' resi dence. KaraKa-streot, Nowton, Amelia Clark Whittle, tho beloved daughter of William and Jane Pcoley ; agod 26 years. The funoral will loavo hor paronts residence ■ to-morrow (Saturday), at3p.ni. Frlondnploaso accept this invitation.

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

FRIDAY, MAY 29, 1885.

For the came Out laoki asgiitanog, For tin wrong that needs r«sl»tano«, Sat th» future in tha 4iatano«, And tha good that wa can it.

The English money market again marks the restoration of public con fidence in the permanence of peace— consols stand at par. The cancelling of the order for a socond Army Corps for India and other military move ments also afford evidence that, what ever differences may have arisen in the course of the negotiations between England and Russia, they have been amicably settled. The critics of the English Government, who have thrown dirt at their country and apparently revelled in charges humiliating to the honour and respect of the Empire, are singularly silent about the news of General Sir Donald Stewart's arrival at Herat, and the occupation of the northern hills of that city by the Bri tish Boundary Commission, who arc engaged surveying the country. We have heard a good deal about a supposed Russian diplomatic victory, and the Czar's diamond-hilted sword to General Komaroff, but nothing at all about England's substantial seizure of all that Russia is credited with intriguing for —dominion over " the key to India." A dreadful blunder, say the Conserva tive critics, was committed by the Gladstone Cabinet in returning Can dahar to theJAfghans a few years ago; but there is, of course, no credit due to the statesmen who, by honourable treatment of a brave enemy, have so secured their confidence and good will that a small English force occupies with security a stronghold of Afghanistan, 400 miles north of Candahar, and is supported by the Afghans in defending it against the en croachments of Russia. A victory of this kind —that accomplisheseverything which the most rabid jingo could desire — achieved without the loss of a single British soldier in warfare, is worth fifty imaginary diplomatic ad vantages, and several thousand bushels of diamond-hilted swords, England had nothing to fight for save the in tegrity of Afghanistan and the security of Herat, and whaterer the minor terms of settlement may be, the presence of Sir Donald Stewart and his little forco on those hills north of Herat affords a guarantee that the essence of the British demands has been secured by the Government without striking a single blow.

Success of the New Zealand Loan.

Welcome nows reaches us to-day with roference to tho New Zealand million and-a-half loan. Its success is deemed to bo so well assured that although tendors have not yet been roceived, tho dobon tures are quoted at a premium of lh per cent., the average price for the loan, under tender, being oatimatod at £99. A very different result might huvo boon ex pected if events in Europe had not recently taken so favourable a turn. Tho floating of tho loan sbcuros tho stoady prosecution of the public works now in hand.

Filching a Professor.

Ouk morning contemporary to-day makes alamo apology for Professor Tucker's ap pointment to tho Melbourno Univorsity while the Professor was under a five years, engagement to tbo Auckland Collogo. " It is tho most utter foolishnoss (says tho writer) to ask of any man what it is not in human nature to give—a contempt for superior mundane advantages." Perhaps so; and certainly Professor Tucker's case demon strates tho folly of any thoughts of that kind ; but it is not " utter foolishness " to expect a man honostly to fulfil his legal engagements, even though his cupidity may be appealed to by rival employorß. Whon a sense of honour does not keep a man on the path of duty in such cases, there are more powerful agencies provided by legal enactment. Put Professor Tuckers case the othor way: Let us sup pose that the University College had found the Professor a very bad bargain, or that the University echerno could not be carried out, and it was desirable to dispense witii the Professor's services: would he have forej gone his darn for compensation? Pro foßsor Tucker is not that etamp of man. "This new theory of morals (says our contemporary) is too transcendental for us." What new ■ theory of morals ? Is it, then, come to this, that the sonno of mutual good faith which lies at the base of every contract, and precedes the written bond, is now obsolete, and that any man, after securing the advantages of an agree ment, and firmly binding the co-contract ing party, is justified himself in employing all his arts to better himself and to wriggle out of his own engagements? This is the "now theory of morals," and we have as little respect for it aa it at present receives from the law, We do hot know what the future may bring, but with our contemporary's other theory that kings aro not to be tried by tho same moral code as common mortals, the standard it proposes to set up, however commonly imitated, has not yet received legal recognition; there is also this serious barrier to its adoption, that it would destroy all security of contract.

Any unfaithfulness to his contract on Professor Tucker's part would seem to us peculiarly unpardonable. Those who en gaged him virtually said this to him and his co-professors: "We have entered upon a great work, the establishment of a new seat of University education. We want men of high attainments,of energy and enthusiasm, to lay down secure foundations and put the College on a good footing; these are our torms: will you undertake the work ?" The proposal was one which conferred honour upon Mr Tucker, a young map 24 years of age, fresh from College, and without experi ence. He accepted the duty, and took the Eay, and thenceforward, we say, and every onourable man will say, his sphere of duty was mapped out for a period of five years, no matter what mercenary bribes might be held out to lead him astray. If, however, we adopt our contemporary's moral code, and acknowledge the right of every man to bow down before Mammon, we are led to ask on what grounds the Auckland Council should surrender the Professor's en gagement. Surely it is not supposed that the governing body of the Auckland Uni versity will accept the "Herald's" idiotic

dictum that they can never retain in their sorvioa a first-class man, but should be " unselfishly glad "to see any Professor of ability they may accidentally secure go away into other employment. If the Council have got such a. wonder fully good bargain as tho Profosaor's friends would wish us to believe—a £1,500 man for £700 —why should they yield to philanthropic sentiment, forego their ad vantages, and put the work of the College to the inconvenience and disorganisation of a ohange 1 The Council and the Professors are reputod to be a very happy family, but even sooial and personal friendship ought not to prevent the Council from doing their duty to the College in retaining the remarkable benefits and distinction they had inadvertently secured. Of course wo do not propose that the Council should do anything of the kind, simply because we disbelieve in the ex traordinary good fortune attending the ratification of this engagement. Com parisons are disagreeable and not always in good taste, but we must throw upon Pro fessor Tucker's champion the onus of having suggested them. As they have been chal lenged, however, we do not know why we should shrink from accepting the test. Does anyone but Professor Tucker and his select little coterie of fatuous admirers pre sume to match his capacity, attainments, and experience, against those of Professor Aldis, or claim for him superiority over the other two Profossors? Arrogant con coit alone would advance such a proposi tion —conceit as transcendental as that which prompts our contemporary's insinua tion that the Professor is the object of joalousy, in somo mysterious way, on ac count of his " wide ronown!" We have every confidence that among tho hundreds, not to say thousands, of brilliant classical scholars who are eating thoir hearts out in England for want of opportunity, the University Council will vory easily fill the vacated chair. Within tho last throe or four months, tho Morton Profossorship of English Literature was offered to Matthew Arnold, a man who stands at the vory summit of his profession, and the salary guaranteed was only £900 a-year ; yet Pro fessor Tuckor cannot bo earning in Auck land loss than £1,000. The Council may, wo feel assured, hand back the Profosaor's contraot with porfect confidence that they will easily secure a sucogsor in every way fittod to carry out tUu work which falls from tho handn of tho gentleman who was originally ongnged to perform it. Reverting for amoment totho action of the Melbourne University in tho mattor, we think it only fair to state that certain ob servations made at their meeting imply that tho Council, when they made tho appoint ment, woro unaware that Professor Tucker was under a five yoars' engagement to tho Auckland Colloge, and that his application had come without tho con sont of tho Auckland Council. Professor Irvine, in opposing tho appointmont, said : "Professor Tuckor might be a brillant scholar, and yot incapable of inspiring his pupils with his own enthusiasm for hi* subjoct. Had that gentloman's application boon accompanied by a testi monial from Auckland aa to his per fect health, hia personal bearing, and his in fluenco over tho students under his control, it would, 1.0 thought, havo had more weight with tho Council than his position in tho classical tripos of two years ago." Tho allusion to tho absence of Auckland testi monials might have prompted tho thought that tho Auckland University Council ought to bo consulted beforo making an appointment depriving this city of a Pro fessor who had rocontly boon brought from England at the oxponso of the Council, but it also warrants tho inference that tho members of tho Molbourne Council actod in ignorance that they were bocoming parties to a broach of a logal agrcemont,

Mr H. V,. Soth Smith, R.M., intimated to-dny that tbo judgment of tho Court in tho matter of tho lato collision between tho Bteamoro Macgrcgor and Wellington would bo dolivorod at 10 o'clock to-morrow morn ing.

An oxperimontal trial of tho oloctric light fitted at North Head for dofonco pur poses was made on Wednosday evoning, but tho offoct was spoiled by tha bright moon light. Mr Princo intonds to give a public exhibition of tho light about a weok honco.

Mr G. E. Alderton, on taking his final departure from Whangaroi yesterday, was presontod with a testimonial and puree of sovoroigns subscribed by (ho public in recognition of hia public services.

Mr D. Goldie assorted at tho City Council mooting latsl night, tlml largo sums of money woro being taken from Oio Borough f uiulrt to break up good macadamised roade, and mako crossings for the benefit of the Tramway Company. Ho also assorted that tho South Ward had been robbod of tbo amount noccssary to dofray tho cost of Patteson-street works.

Mr Hawkoswood was brought up from tho Thomas Russoll wreck by the Ohnu to-day. He is still vory ill.

Uppor Symonda-stroot is fast bocoming a flourishing focuß of business. About a fortnight ago a block of five two-atoriod concrete shops was finished to tho ordor of Messrs W. and G. Winstono, and already thoy aro occupiod. Othor shops are in progress.

With reference to the statement that tho Sanitary Inspector had takon action against Queen-street shopkoopors in connection with tho swooping of pavomonts, wo aro in formed that no suoh instructions wore given. What hupponod was this:—Mr Goldio's at tontion was drawn to tho practico of swooping shop rofuso into tho water- channoln aftorthoy hna boon awopt out by tho Council men. Ho procoodod a day or two after to tako tho namos of all who woro guilty of this prac tico, and returned about twenty namos. Thoso woro submitted to the Mayor and Town Clork, and in consoquonco a notico was ordorod drawing tho attention of rato payors to tho by-law which was framed to stop offoncos of this kind. No legal pro coodings huvo boen ordorod in any case.

Building operations continuo to bo brisk in tho city and suburbs. No loss than 45 building permits woro issued during tho last fortnight, distributed as follows :— North Ward, 9 j South Ward, 14; Pon- Boniiy, 2 ; Karangahapo, 12 ; Grafton, 8.

The election of non-commissioned officers for tho l'onsonby Riflo Corps takos place to night at tho close of tho drill in the l'onsonby Hall.

George Watson and Robert Miles, bank rupts, wero examinod bofore tho Official Assignco to-day.

Tho Lyttelton Harbour Board seems emulous of tho strict Sabbatarianism of tho Union h.s, Co., who, like the censorious publican who did a roaring trade on the day of rest, will have " nao whueeolin' on the Sawbath." Tho Postmaster-Goneral has fixed overy fourth Sunday as tho date of dopurturo of English direct mails from Lyttelton; but the Harbour Board resolved yesterday that, unless under special circum stances of emergency, neither the harbour pilot staff nor the steamer will be made available to take steamers out on Sundays.

A very good photograph of tho ship Crusader was tnkon by a local amateur from tho North Shore on Monday last, copies of which are on sale at Mr Chapman's, book seller.

Tho laying of submarine mines for the defence of our harbour has, of course, made certain portions not available for purposes of anchorago, &c, and mariners are warned in the following terme in a " Gazette " just issued : -Tho area enclosed between the following lines having boon takon for defence purposes, masters of vessels arv cautioned against anchoring or dredging within those limits—viz., a line drawn from Takapuna Head to the peak of Rangitoto ; from tho depot spit buoy to Hobson's Point, thence a straight line drawn through the Bean Rock lighthouse continued to the shore, Rangitoto Island.

Last night the first of a Beries of country conferences in connection with the Auck land Sunday-school Union was held in the Onehunga Congregational Church. Not withstanding the state of the weather, two 'buses carried a large number of teachers from Auckland, who were cordially welcomed by the Onehunga friends. The President (Mr Battley) occupied the chair. Addresses wero given by Messrs Knott and Parker, after which a general conversation on Sunday-school matters ensued, and an enjoyable evening was brought to a closo by the singing of the Doxology.

!g" Robin Hood," the Chriatchurch sweep promoter, informs us by telegram that the first prize in the Dunedin Provincial Han dicap, value £900, went to a sailmaker at Blenheim ; the second, £270, to a labourer at Christchurch ; and the third, £135, to a storeman at Dipton. The first prize in the Grand National Steeplechase, £270, went to a farmer at Selwyn; the second, £135, toa clerk at Christchurch ; and the third, £67, to a gardener at Porirua Ferry, Welling ton. There were 13,280 shares subscribed in six weeks, and in the "Special Un" limited " there were 1,850 shares subscribed in three days. In the Special, the firpfc prize, £208, went to a cordial-manufacturer of Southbridge; the second, £124, to a publican at Christchuroh; 'and the third, £83, to a bricklayer at Addington. All the moneys are the net amount, and in the big consultation there are 748 prizes instead of 220 ; 648 being extra prizes of £5 each.

According to the "Northern Wairoa Gazette," it is the intention of Mr Niinrno, the gentleman who recently purchased the New Zealand Fibre Company's Kaihu estate, to cut up the land in the vicinity of the Maxmill into small blocks, and offer them for sale upon easy terms. The embrace an extent of land of splendid quality for agricultural purposes, and there should be a brisk demand among persons with small capital who are desirous of becoming settlers for such advantageous sites for homesteads. Jt has also been stated that Mr Nimmo will recommence the manufacture of the flax fibre, and that the machinery recently removed from the mills to Auckland will bo returned and re-fixed ; but the truth of this statement is not vouched for.

Mr Charles Bright has selected as the title of his opening lecture " Vanity Fair, or, the Hearer the Church the Further from God." In the course of his discouise the lecturer proposes to pronounce an eulogiurn upon Victor Hugo, the greatest Frenchman since Voltaire.

Peter Anderson, a seaman on the ketch Elsie, fell over the breastwork into the harbour on Wednesday night, but was rescued by Waterman Harry Keane.

The "Medical Press" of London lately published an attack on Mr T. B. Hannaford, of Auckland, for making an alleged un warrantable use of the name of Dr. Urban Pritchard in connection with his deafness cure. Some New Zealand papers having republished the accusations, Mr Hannaford has called and shown us the original letter and prescription from Dr. Pritchard, which are undoubtedly genuine, and deem to provo that no unwarrantable action has boon taken by Mr Hannaford.

At the annual meeting of the Young Men's Christian Association this evoning the music will be provided by the evangelistic choir. The Chairman will give somo im portant information respecting the proposed now building, and will also communicate the name of the successful designer.

The Sanitary Inapoctor reports four cases of fever during tho last fortnight; one was typhoid fever in North Ward, and three scarlet fevor in Ponsonby.

We havo received from Mr A. K. Murray a copy of his June Time-table and Diary, with tho now railway tables. There is also added tho latest statistics of Homo rail ways, giving capital,miloago at work, aver ago dividends paid, detailed working ox penso, not revenues, and a plan of the city of Auckland. This useful little publication maintains its popularity and reputation for accuracy and excellence

The members of the Artillery Band have issued a challengo to all bands in this Pro vincial District to test their musical skill for a stake of not lose than £50 a-side, the stake and tho proceeds of admission to tho contest to bo oxpended in sending tho winning band to the New Zealand Exhibi tion to compete for the prizes thore offered.

Another vacancy having occurred in the Ararimu subdivision of the Ararimu Road Board, tho nominations of Messrs T. W. Deacon and Reubon Martin to fill the same, woro received yesterday, at the Waikoukou Post Office, at which place Mr Seaman will tako a poll on the 11th Juno.

The football match to be playod to-morrow botweon Ponsonby and Newton is expected to be one of the most closely contested of tho season. Nowton have a very strong forward division, and have been playing splendidly this season, having had tho host of their match with Grafton, Ponsonby is likely to be a bit weak to-morrow, as Whitosido has a bad hand, and Braund is not fit. Ponsonby team will consist of Arneil, R. Whitesido, T. Whiteside, Braund, Young, Skeon, George, Besant, Daniels, Bruce, McConuoll, Keefe, Hesketh, Fisher, Pilkington. Emergencies: King, Woollor.

A groat outcry was recently mado about the introduction of the Codlin moth from San Francisco in imported fruit, and tho excitement was such that Government went the length of prohibiting the importation of npplos from California. Tho pest, how over, has obtainod a footing in Tasmania, and regular consignments of apples come from that colony, many of which, we are informed, show traces of the ravages of the insect. Many of our orchards are as yet free from tho Codlin moth, but those who are interested in keeping down the plague should press on tho attention of Govern ment tho desirability of keeping watch for infected fruit, and forbidding ita being scattered over tho country.

Tho Star of Nowton Lodgo, No. 4, 1.0. G.T., hold a " social" last ovening, in their lodge • room, Karangnhapo Road, when a very pleasant evening was spent. Aftor tho comforts of tho " inner man " had been attended to, the following programme was procoedod with :—Pianoforte overture, " Mnrchu Aux Flambeaux," Bro. Stoddard ; Address, chairman ; song, " Midshipmite," Bro. Mason ; song, " Eileen Alanan," His. Lightfoot; eong, "Auckland Militiaman," Bro. Johnson; recitation, "A Helping Hand," Six. A, Longbottom; song, " Vacant Chair," Sis. Edmonds; Address, Bro. Fowler; pianoforte duet, "Blue Bolls of Scotland, 1' Bros. Stoddard and Wilson. Interval for games. Piano solo, "Scotch Airs," Bro. Stoddard; song, "Jack'a Re turn," Bro. Mason; song, "Thy Face," Bro. Ouerin ;song, "Far Away,"Sis. Light foot ; song, " Sitting in tho Porch," Bro. Wilkea; song, "Little Noll,"Brc. Selby; duet, " Huntingtower," Sis. Lightfoot and Bro. Johnson; song, Comic, Bro. Vallach ; "National Anthem." Tho accompaniments to tho various songs were efficiently played by Bro. Wilson.

A first-class miscellaneous entertainment was given last night in White's Hall, Mount Eden, by tho Committee and mem bers of the Roso of Edon Lodge. The Lodge has boen in existence twelve months, and had steadily progressed. Tho rain, unfortunately, knpt many persons away who had previously taken tickets, but despite the weather, thcro was a very good attendance. The programme was attractive, and the glees, pianoforte solos, and songs of a very com mendable character. The following items formed tho ontertajnment:—"Sweet Home," with variations (pianoforte), Mrs It. Peace ; anniversary address, writton for the occa sion by Mr Blackmail, entitled "Theßoso of Eden" (a poem); glee, "Temperance Lassos," by the Edon Glee Club, 8 voices ; songs, " Segret" and " Strangers Yet,' by Miss Gillingham ; the "Dear Little Sham rock," Miss Markham ; address by Mr Wai to, also a song, "She loves and loves for over;" duet (in character), Mis*Gilling ham and Mr Peace ; Mrs Heigh way, " The Ragged Wean " (Scotch); '"The Wolf," Mr Marson ; " The Sorrows of the Heart," Miss Marson (encore); recitations by Mr Hill, " The Legend of the Rose," and Mr Marson, jun., "The One-legged Goose, and tho Fat Cook's Gammon." The perform ances, which were satisfactory, closed with the glee "O'er the Downs," and the National Anthem.

Hugh Hart Liiak, a debtor, was examinod bofore the Official Assignee in Bankruptcy yesterday afternoon. He stated his finan cial position as follows :—Dr. : Unsecured creditors, £3,13910s lOd j secured creditors. £525 ; other liabilities, £272 10s; total, £3,937 Os lOd. Cr.: Book debts', £675, estimated to produce £75; furniture, library, and law-books, £250; property, £425 ; deficiency, £3,185 Os lOd. At the , beginning of 1862 he was worth from £2,500 ,to £3,000, and his business yielded £800 per annum, his household expenses then being £650 per annum. In 1882 he was brought into business relations with Mr Waljer, steamboat proprietor, who was considerably indebted to Mr Laishley, solicitor. He took over from Laishley the variousliabilitiesof Mr Waller.amountingto £1,500, and also advanced and became re sponsible for £300 more. He received as security mortgages on two steamers. Having become so far involved, he found that other liabilities existed,' and thinking that tho only way of recovering the money alroady advanced was to provide for these, he was drawn into paying and guaranteeing further sums to a very large extent, obtaining assecurity amort gagoovertheOroti steamer, which subsequently turned out to be value less. Pressed by his liabilities, he was compelled to part with his property at much loss than Ifc would have otherwise realised, and Waller becoming a bankrupt in 1883 with £12,000 worth of liabilites and no appreciable assets, he was compelled to meet his creditors in September. They agreed to a composition of 6s in the £. At that time bis unsecured liabilities were £3,000, all with the exception of £300 having been incurred on Waller's account. When the arrangement with his creditors became known, his business decreased one half, and in consequence of that unexpected decrease he had been unable to carry out his arrangements with the creditors. £290 had been paid to them, but the whole amount had been practically obtained by incurring fresh obligations. The failure to pay the stipulated instalments of the composition had reinstated all the old debts in their tenner position, Bsiug pressed by small creditors, aac! having found it impossible to carry on his busi ness with efficiency, he had been compelled to seek the protection of the Bankruptcy Act. The only available assets. were book debts, and. he feared the majority of them would be fonnd very difficult of collection. .

Over 300 names have been struck ofl City North Electoral, Roll on account of the parties being absentees or otherwise dis qualified. In the case of Mr Ross, of Sar gbod, Ewen, and Co., the Court adjourned consideration of the question of his qualifi cation till 6th Jane next. Tho deoißion will, it is expeo'ced, rule a number of similar cases in the city.

The steam roller is proving itself a first class investment for the City Council, and is " winning golden opinions from all sorts of people." The portion of Karangahape Koad recently made by its aid is perhaps tho best piece of road-work in tho city—it is quite a pleasure to drive over it.

The proceeds of the Oriental Fair yester day were £95, bringing the total up to £911. Great reductions in prices are promised to night. A full list of the attractions appears in our advertising columns.

Some days ago Mr Moss, M.H.R.j was requested by a number of Parnell residents to point out to the Government that they were likely to bo deprived of the access to Sunset Point (Point Ilesolution), which they have enjoyed from time immemorial, as thebattery and ditch at present in course of construction extended right across the road, and no facilities were offered for cross ing the ditch. Mr Moss communicated with the authorities on the matter, and he has now received a telegram from the Hon. J. Ballance assuring liim that care will be taken to afford the public access to the Point by means of a bridge over the ditch.

The Eev. W. Calder, of all Saints' Church, Ponsonby, has succeeded in establishing a gymnasium, by which means is afforded tho yoimg men of the district an opportunity for muscular development. The All Saints' Gymnastic Club (the membgrß of which meet for tho first time to night in the school-room attached to tho church for practice) purpose holding a series of athletic sports, and in this way an innocent competition amongst its members ia excited, while, at tho same time, physical culture is attained, The following office-bearers havo been electod :— President, T. T, Masefield, Esq. ; Vice- President, J. Finlayson, Esq. ; Treasurer, Mr R. Sotners ; Secretary, Mr G. Cruick shank, jun.

Tho following football matches will be played to-morrow : —Senior clubs : Pon sonby v. Newton, North Shore v. Gordon, Albert v. Auckland. Junior clubs: Auckland v. Newton (Domain), Athletic v. Home Bay (Home Bay), Albert v. Ponsonby (Metropolitan), Arawa v. Grafton (Domain), Gordon v. Waitemata (Domain), Manukau v. Victoria (One hunga). In their match against Auckland, Albert will be represented by Binney, Dankp, Dewar, Dixon, Goodaere, Miller, Marshall, Maynard, McDermott, Pulman, Ridings, Stewart, Smart, Smith, and Wilkie.

The " Northern Wairoa Gazette ' hears on good authority that at the next general election, or should Mr Mitchelson resign his seat in the meantimo, Mr Allan Mc- Donald, late member for the East Coast electorate, will seek tho representation of the Marsden electors. Mr McDonald bas recently purchased an extensive property near Whangarei, where he now resides. It is probable that other candidates for Parlia mentary honours would be forthcoming from tho same district—one in the person of the present Chairman of the Whangarei County Council.

Tho committee appointed at the public meeting yesterday re La Monte's gold saving apparatus met at tho Chamber of Commerce to-day, and a subcommittee, consisting of Messrs A, Saunders, R K. Davis, and C. Alexander, wero ap pointed to canvas for support, for tfce the now undertaking. It is suggested that a company with a capital of £00,000 bo floated. Mr La Monte has met tho committee in what they con] sidor to be a very fair manner, having modified his proposals considerably to meet their wishes. The proposal as it at present stands, is this:—The immediate capital required is £1,000, which is to be paid to Mr La Monte on receipt of furnacef and appliancos. The payment of the bal anoo—l:9,ooo—to extend over a period of oightmonths. Mr La Monte is to keep the plant going successfully for GO days, and pay allcharges for 30 days, the expenses of the second 30 days to bo borno by the Com pany. Wo are informed that should tho prospect to form a Company fall through, private individuals in the ctiy are prepared to tako the matter up.

At tho regular convocation of the Zoa landla Royal Arch Chapter this oventng in the FreomasonB1 Hall, M.K. Companion Niocol will dollver an address on " Royal Arch Masonry."

A new claimant for tho patronage of lovora of "consultations" is announced under the name of " Khartoum," caro of Mr Goorgo Dennis, Queen's Head Hotel, Quoen-streot, Particulars will be found In our advertising columns.

Voluntkeb Review was a great succese, and a orodit to our citizon soldiery. This is a stop In tha right direction, and should the Rus sian Hear prove troublesomo, a round thousand of good men and true will represent the Auck land contlnmmt To-morrow wo hold a roviow of prime Canterbury bacon, guaranteed, gi; other cures, from 3d; factory ctieeso, 6d ; other dulriofl, from 3d ; loks mutton, ham cured, 3d a lb ; prlmo fresh butter, double perfection. Is ; Rood fresh butter, 9d ; salt do., Oil to iM ; pots tom>,2llb for Is ; apploe.Glb for Is ; oraneos.lß for Is; and 100 other lines In groceries. Must bo sold.—Katon'b Co-operative Stores, Hobson stroot, noar Criterion Hotel.

TABLE TALK.

Mk Thompson, M.H.R., in the Temperance Hall.

" General Gordon " ia the title of a new servico of song. Rise in the price of sugar. A real pullman car—a band-cart. Consols have advanced to par; New Zea land securities steady. Settlers at Ardmore, four miles from Papa kura, want a branch post-office. How to strike a happy medium—Hit a drunken spiritualist. Potatoes and onions fetch £22 per ton at Now Caledonia, Hones also command high prices. The Governor having been appealed to in the matter of Terence's immoral plays, says he has no power to interfere, The Wellington " Post" thinks Sir Geo. Grey should have been the New Zealand representative at Sydney on the return of the Soudan continent. " Ya'as," said Snooks, " I've been living on an exclusively vegetable diet down in the country—nothing but eggs and milk, you know.

The Law Society of New Plymouth have written to the Minister of Justice urging on his notice the need for a new court-house there.

The "Taranaki Herald" waxes vir tuously indignant because the Native Minister had expressed his conviction that the New Plymouth papers had " manufac tured " the native difficulty. During the thirteen months that the Sailors' Home at Christchurch has been open, the expenditure has reached £891, and there is now a debit balance of £173. No clue has been found to the perpe trators of the jewellery robbery at Welling ton, The value of the goods stolen is now stated to bo £800.

A miner named Marriotte Sheard was killed yesterday in the Brunner coalmine, Greymouth, by a mass of coal and stone falling on him from the roof. Christchurch Harbour Board have resolved to support the action taken by other Harbour Boards to have an alteration made in the Harbour Act to that the Go vernment should be required to pay wharf age on-material imported by it. Mr Thomas Hill, Auckland, has been gazetted as Superintendent of Quarantine at this port. Mr Harper, M.H.K., addressing his constituents at Fapanui last night, stated his adhesion to the Government, and received a vote of thanks and confidence.

A lady writer says, " Mormon wives are horrible cooks." This is not strange. It is a maxim old as the hills. " Too many cooks spoil the broth," David Egan, who sued his wife for main tenance at Wellington, has been nonsuited on the ground that she had only sufficient for her own support. Mr H. 0. Forbes.the explorer, has cabled from Batavia to the Geographical Society of Australasia, advising his arrival there, aad notifying that he will remain in Java some time, collecting porters. It will probably be the beginning of July before he reaches Port Moresby. It was recently asserted that there were 3,500 Femans drilling at Buffalo, with a view to invading Canada. Probably the behaviour of the Canadian troops in Man itoba has made the " bowld " invaders re consider their purpose.

THE NEW ZEALAND LOAN.

Its Proapeots in London.

(EY CAULK.—COPYRIGHT.)

London, May 28. THE New Zealand Loan of ono million and a half will bo placed in the market to morrow. Later. The New Zealand Loan is already quoted at a premium of one and a-half per cent. It is expected that the average will be about £99.

[UKtJTER'S TELEGRAM.] Londox, May 28,—Tenders are invited on behalf ol the New' Zealand Government for a loan of £1,500,000, at 4 per cent. The minimum is fixed at 974, and tenders close on 4th Juno.

A MISSING VESSEL.

Long Overdue at London from Now Zealand.

GrsBOBNE, this day. Anxiety is felt here for the safety of the barque Lochnagar, which left here 142 days ago for London, laden with wool, and nothing has been heard of her since. There waa only one passenger on board—Mr Kalph Arthur.

SUDDEN DEATH IN A COACH.

(jiY TJSLEOUAPH—PRESS ASSOCIATION.)

Wellington, thia day. A I'ASSBNGiiii by tho Foxton coach, who got in at Foxton yesterday, was found dead last night when the coach arrived in town. Frem papers found on his person, it is sur mißed that deceased is John Wilding, who had been engaged as overseer on the Wei lington-Manawatu railway. He has a daughter who is a schoolmistress in Marton, and it is believed that he bas friends in Oamaru. Mr Wilding was on his way to Wellington Hospital.

Sudden Death at Otahuhu.

A man named Charles Hoy, aged 55 years, dropped dead in the yard of the Criterion Hotel on Wednesday afternoon about five o'clock. The deceased had been drinking for a long time past, and had neglected his health and comfort for years. He was a very harmless man, and an enemy only to himself. At the inquest yesterday, a verdict of " Died from heart disease " was found. He was buried in the new cemetery, Otahuhu,

SPORTING NEWS.

Result of the Manchester Cup,

(BY OABLK—OOFYBKJHT.)

London, May 28, The following was the result of the race for The Manchester Cur of 2,00050vb., added to a handicap sweepstakes of 25aovs. each, 10ft; tho soDond to receive lU'Jsovs. and the third oOsovs out of the stakes. About one mile and three-quarters.

Mr R. Jardine's eh c Borneo, 4yrs, by

Adventurer—Lady Lucas Mr A. Tiernan's b f Xeina, oyrs, by Ben

Battle—Seagull 2 b or br c Crom-a-boo, 4yrs, by Camballo—Buphrosyne 3

LECTURE ON "HANDEL."

Last night the Kov, T. McKonzie Fraeer delivered a lecture on "Handel" in St. James's Hall in aid of the funds of the St. James's and St. David's Churcheu. Con sidering tho unfavourable state of the weather, there was a very-goo J attendance The proceedings were opened with prayer by the Roy. R. F. Macmcol, who then for mally introduced the Rev. Mr Fraser to the audience. The lecturer, who was received with applause, commenced by stating that among English audiences Handel was always most popular. How was it ? As a melodist ho was beneath Mozart, as a harmonist be neath Beethoven, and yet he had a more powerful influence than either. It was stated that the secret of this was his Pro testantism, and yet he was appre ciated as much in Italy as anywhere. Again, the cause given was his known power of appealing to the religious emotions. This in part was true, but in his opinion the great secret of his popularity waß his mastership of musical effect. Handel's early history was then given in detail, His father was a medical doctor, and intended' his Bon to follow the profession of a lawyer. Howover, as soon as young Handel could speak he gave signs of his great love for music. This was suppressed by his father until circumstances proved too strong, and Handel was allowed to cultivate the great gift with which he was endowed. At S and 9 years old he wrote a cantata once a week. As years advanced he pro gressed, until in 1705, he first appeared as an operatic composer. By his own exertions he worked his way to Italy, travelled through Florence, Venice, Rome, and Naples, but was finally led by his Protestantism to leave Italy and settle in Germany. In 1710 ho was found in London, and two years later, having re turned in the meantime to Germany, he settled in London, and enjoyed a pension from Queen Anne. In London, he was ruined by theatrical speculation, until fail ing health turned his intention to oratorios, when the tide turned, and after much struggling and independence, he eventually amassed a considerable fortune. The Rev. Mr Fraser then proceeded to critically analyse the various works of the great composer, special attention being given to the " Messiah," which was first performed in 1742, being given for the benefit of those imprisoned for debt. The " Messiah " was divided into three parts, the prophetical, historical, and theological, and each of these was minutely described by Mr Fraser, his language at this part of the lecture being truly eloquent and descriptive. Handel, when engaged in his last work, was struck with blindness, and, as had always been his wish, expired on Good Friday, in the year 1759. He was interred among the great and good in the Poet's Corner of West minster Abbey. Numerous anecdotes were given by the lecturer to show the character and temperament of the ereat composer, and these were heartily appreciated by the audience. The illustrative musical selections gfrom Handel s works were rendered by a choir of about 50 voices, and an orchestra of stringed instruments under the conductor ship of Mr James Knox. The first piece given was the trio "The Flocks Shall Leave the Mountains," from " Acis and Galatea " by Mrs Chad wick, Mr J. Hanna, and Mr Knox. The trio was very tastefully sung, although it was evi dent that Mrs Chadwick suffered from a cold. Mrs Mackenzie Fraser performed on the piano a selection of the "Water Music" composed by Handel to pacify George I.; and Miss Fraser played the well-known "Harmonious Blacksmith." Each piece waß fairly rendered, and elicited considerable applause. From "Israel in Egy^t" the "Hailstorm Chorus" was given most successfully, and with excellent effect. Then followed several selections from the " Messiah." Mr J. Hanna sang " Comfort Ye My People " in his accustomed style, and Miss Gribble essayed "O^ Thou That Bringest Good Tidings" and "He Was Despised." In neither number could she be deemed to be yery successful. She sang both pieces with taste and expression; but in the former her voice appeared to break more than once, and in both there was a lack of clear «6Aßt£ r?u™% Tho chorus Allowing, ".0 Thou That Bringest," was fairly well given, but the instrumentation displayed some hesitation and incertitude. This fault was also manifest in the accompaniment to lie was Despised," two unsuccessful at tempts being made to start before the or chestra got properly under way. From Judas Maccabeus," Miss Fraser sang iather of Heaven," but the same remarks made with referenco to Miss <3nbbo are equally applicable to her. "Arm, Arm, ye Brave," also from "Judas Maccabeus," waß given with great spirit by Mr Edmonds, and Mrs Chadwick's rendering of "Angels Ever bright and Fair " was marred only by her unfortunate cold, which necessitated some untimely coughing. The last piece per formoci whs the " Hallelujah Chori-.*," and tins was givsn in a most effectives manner. -it the cicso of tho proceedings a hearty vote of thauk-s was accorded to Mr Frado'v { u-vd to all thobe who had contributed to tho rich musical and intellectual feast of the evening. We understand that it is intended I to repeat the lecture and concert shortly, I when it is to be hoped tho weather will be * more favourable.

THE HERALD AND GAIRLOCH COLLISION.

Nautloal Inquiry, ",; ' (Before H. G. Seth^h. Esq r m - Captains Frater and £&> *~3 •- ««} Assussore,) oootti> Nautical A MAOISTESUL inquiry into 4K , stances under which ' £?£ *«* /' betweenthosteame^HeiiQ^ ' took place in the Manukau W^ menced this morning in the R M 0 Mr Hudson Williamson (Cro^T-' cutor) appeared for the ColCtiT i^-. Toms (Mr Thomas HillT M? $°'i Ct»'^ for the officers of the s.s HeraM CfTt': All witnesses excepting the canUin , -;- of the collieion, Mr Wiltiam«» Rivsil some laughter by the SaC**' officers of each vessel strenuoj, !, h- 6 tainedthatitwastheirparticuWo..^' was aground at the time of the J? 1{ ' that if both stories were to betfc' 86 ' was difficult to understand how t&i !t could have taken place at aUow tbOcoUteica posed that he held a preUminarvT^ 91 iuto the collision on the sth7n7 S^V produced the casualty return, £ 6" that occasion. As the result of tw * quiry, he had applied for the preZ t voati K ation to be held. VWbi -'»-'

Finlay McArthur, master ef the eta/ Gairloch, deposed that he held a NSpt land certificate of competency, No Rn«P Early on the morning of the 3rd of .M«lS^ he was coming up the Manukau H«rteS the wharf from Waitara. Itwagai^ i moonlight night. The"S'^'fe were properly fixed, the mjZSsj light being on the foretopmast ,£S< A topsail was the only Bail «& .% '■"'■ the time of the collision, Iw-ig eail was hauled up. He kept at*>V Waiuku {side of the channel oomtoirift which was his proper side. He was O'l' on the flying bridge, from whioh the«§§: was steered. He went there from t&Sj?< house as soon na he saw the H«rald cwffiK^ round the Horn. That was about a ffilill; to one o'clock. The tide was'aboutlffipK* water. The channel is properly I*3s and the buoys were all there. WhSlf Herald came round the Horn her rdllSiW was visible, and his green light »<s«£ Been by the Herald. He put thiSw aport. The Gairlook did not open sSp green light, and he knew tkerefon S u meant to cross his bows. When hefaMi saw the Herald's light he believed Mffiii must have been J of a mile off, and4'®# going under a full head of,Bteaffli;>Sf'l Gairloch was running at a tpood of abmA nine knots. [At this stage the wllbmi^ indicated on the chart the shoo tdittßflti' collision took place, and also maftodyfit course upon it.] The Gairloch giotuHtl? fore and aft, and her head paid olj|jfe she grounded he gave the order, "eta^Jili below," then "stop." then "jlow^fljiV then "full speed astern," when hsr'tidfe paid out into the channel just cleat M&t buoy, and to leeward of it. WlnKi'.-' grounded first his red light must Juvajwi open to the Herald, and as his vessel niiß&J slowly round hor green light wonld'U exposed. After the Gairlonh wbs gtousflyte and when her engines were going f»U ; i2*-' astern, the collision tookpuoe. Hew*'; saw the red light of the Herald befjjh'M". collided. She struck the Qairloth en '$£' starboard bow. [By the aid of two I)®* the witness showed how the cellidoi^Pl place.] The Herald came down buUjft^ ' red buoy, then ported her helm, andtinij the Gairloch on-the starboard b had good way on when she struck Qib w^ loch, and about £400 damago nat tv frY salt to the latter vesac!. Tne Herald bnir\ her anchor. The collision «iruiig*tte> vessel's head down the river, ftndj»(b' steamers swung together.. The HeraltHiu" went on her way, assistance nover tehf* proferrod nor asked for. Asfer theGiitiofe:. the force of the collision brought her.hj© down the river, and she went on ;.:■'.*!•; the wharf. He was quite sum taifiilljfl?. lights were hung, for when Le first ajiittv. Herald coming round the Horn he seat lie' Chief Officer forward to Icol ifter^e""^' Cross-examined by Mr Cooper: Thojnif £' was southerly; astrongbrocze. HeclntiigC, his foresail at the corner buoy.■■•Pienay'ii to that both foresail and foretopMil «§« fi set. It was not blowing a gale, It in! blowing pretty fresh outeide, but it nf right enough in the harbour, ThiyHei»Sfs was twice the size of the GaMoeh,~aß|itf£~ built for the carriage of coal. It mold M 3J1 be a headwind for her. Ho kmw'tljW' there was a regulation -prohlblMg^ vessels from carrying a Tquanlitoij, sail within 'the harbour. 14 wi, because he saw the Hora!d oppniidiitj -, that he clewed up his eqaw c foiwft Eft *' because he was getting up to tta-{Qin>- He waa then woll in the harbour, puilMjt within ,three miles of the fCb&rf. HeM.; not see the Herald's masthead light Bluntly', aftor she left the Wharf.""[By;iifflfif; models tho witness showed tie nlita^, positions of the steamers at tho timß of "SsJ collieiou.] Tho Gairloch wan BtrocklbSol ■' eight feet from the aten. He^jai, mate of the s.e. Taupu ftjien1;™.'1 ran down a hulk at anchor in WelijtffoV harbour some six years ago, Then) wil Hi; of life on that occasion, Captain Gp7 was in command, but neither of 6mm\ censured. When the collision jUfc"*>:; Herald took place he did not ring out..- 1» j you want to drive me on to thewewt , bank ?" and Captain SavOry.did WiW'j "No; keep to your own-dae of■»«■■■ channel," ■ . ; • •> Cross-examined by Mr Hraictl Alters the collision, and when ho ottto ttoTWi he caw his mast-head light still mm brightly. He remained on the' ttB;? the wharf was reached, and if snyljP*h, been placed on the masthead »™y™' collision he would have seen it,;. flow thing was done to hie knowledra. f m had been trading in and outoftSeMM> kau for the last fifteen years, toW»f ; time he had been employed, on mutf* •■ He had been on the Charles/EdwaidJ,^: Taupo, the Oreti, the-W«nw,.»ndto» t last four years in the employ of««;;: Steamship Company. There wa! mm , to prevent the Hei^d seeing cwmifw":,;'; Gairloch was going to BtarboarJ,^fit; had never had an ««*t!W/. — never once met> with. f'JPHWJ'. Apart from thr buoys in the MbtwUJ, »., had landmarks of his own. AbootiuMW ten minutes elapsed from the .^M^i-, saw the Herairuntil1 the oilto" %," place, and it was about 1J or 2 nunoWgi Forethecollisionthat the Gairloch pom** He had (known Captain Savory toW?» , men to go in front of hisveewl >**£&.■ andguife him down the cbantoWroftß Horn to the anchorage.' .Ttot ™£fgs . two months ago. He had .also**g&r.. Oreti to be lashed in order to guide her down thertWj* and both of them to get stuck. *f am of tho Oreti, had told him so himMU. - To Mr Cooper: The two bMtffl™3 ' to had told him that they m>re eog«ff»« guido the steamer. Wjw^K' ft. Captain Robinson Oreti was coaling the Herald« W» ? down the harbour. That was abcui WtjX Smith .Itt«-S5F' not see the Herald's red W&gSffip.. less becausesheheadedforffiebMki of keeping straight UP *he <*ShfoM» i Arthur Henry Flindorft,■«Wj -B ~ and-surveyor, stated that tahri^ from a Government chart, tw » r; duced and used in the Court. ,_

Thomas Wing, barbonr i«J^' Manakau for nearly ®J^AZ®\, that he himself laid the bnWf.KpW^ there and marked them^n ttd S^ v channel was nowalittledeeperttm^ former years, consequent_«P°a " of steamers lßt^*>» It!SSBS« v Cross-examtoeJby Mr Ogfe^gfl^ tide there would be from 7to«W«^ «,* over the bank at which «« "& »• place. A southerly breeze «««" . - feseen the depth of «*« on W*^ptoin Cross-examined by toHJWj^lrti Savory had run in and^out ofm > and he had thought him ventursf^ ~ B oanddoitsafety. tß . tt . Dgi] ,

THE AUCKIiAND EVENING fe^AK FRIDAY, MAY 2$ 1885,



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