SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

upU WATER. AUOKLANn-TIS ovonlng, ; to-morrow morning, 0.20. . , Manukau llrads - To-morrow moi-nins, 3.0: to-morrow afternoon, 3 21. Kaipaiia HKADS-To-raorrow raomtng, 1.0; to-morrow afternoon, iM.

BUNBKT.—ThIi evening, Si*. S'JNRISK.—To morrow morning. G.'->3.

ARRIVALS.

LAST EYBNIHO. Waitaki, s 8., Crawford, from Whangarci MacgrcKor, s.b,, Johnson, from Wliangaroi TODAY. Ohau, s.s., Borncch, from Southern uorta

DEPARTURES.

LAST EVENING. Clansman, 3.8, Farquhar, for Tauranga

IMPORTS.

Por Ohau-300 sheep. SO head cattle, oOJ tons general cargo.

Inwards Coastwise,—lda. from Pakin, with IiOOO rails: Lixctto, from Thames, with 'JXOMft. timber; Bessy, from MohurtnKi, H t jns firewood. Ottwardh Coastwisu.—Mn, ior Matakana; Kauri, for Port Chalmers. Thostoaraora Welinßton and GlcnplK, which "wore engaged on excursions yesterday, loavo Dort this oveninjr, thoformorfor Bussoll andtlio lattor for Mercury Bar. Three of tho Union company's atoamora aro to leave port this evening. Tho Arawata will takoher departure for Fiji about 6 p.m.: tho To ADau, for Sjdnoy, about 7 p.m., and tho Ohau, for Groymouth about 8 p.m. Tho two '""■mer take general cargo, inclnding no special Items. The brig Vision and barqno Fordinand woro docked to-day fora goneral overhaul. Tho s.b. WalteU nrrlved from Whangaroi last ■avoning, with 110 tors coal, 28 suck* ruid. 11 sieka oystors. and f undoes. Passonctera:— Alesßra Grice, Porter. Mclnnis, K. Tait, .1. Tait, Urowo, Mr and Titra lioyd. Miss Crosby. Messra Brown. Bennett, Smith, Gordon, Hone Klni, and 10 in stocraKo. The s.s. Macgregor anlved from Whangarei at 2.30 o.m. Passengers Misses McGregor, Bavin. Lord, and llackott, Sir and Mrs Dil'on, Mes<Jamoa Reyburn and daughter, Scott. Mr and Mm Clifton and fon. M.-psra Haslett, Pat terson, GilQllan, Gibbs. Forgus, Watson, Clon don. Hirtdel, Flotihor. Philcox.Love, Henderson, Roid. Woodward, G. Nobes, Palson, Antonio, iiTiil Nicholson. The.i.s. Ohau, 111 tons. John Borneck, master, nirivod from tho South thiß morning. She loft Dunedln wharf 910 p.m. on 26th, called Onraani. Timsru, Lyttelton. Wellington, Napier, and Udsborne, leaving latter port 11.30 p.m. on sth, rounded East Oape 7 a.m. on 6th, passed Capo Runaway 10.10 a.111., nnil arrived Auckland 0.20 a.m. on 7ih. Experiencnd light variabln airs to Wellington, fresh N W. and light N.W. and N. airs to Napier, light X.E. airs to Gis norne, thenco light S.W. and W. win^B to arrival. Saloon passeneor: Mr E. Qnaltrough.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Taukanga, this day.—Arrived: Clansman, from Auckland. 210 p.m.

Nkw Plymouth, thia day.—Arrived: Oreti tou Mannkau, 6 a.m.

Waitara, thisday.—Sailed: Hannah Mokau, tot Onehunga, via Kawhia, 2.10 p m. Melbourne. April 6—Arrived: Waihora, f*om the Bluff. Sho encountered very heavy weather on tho passage.

COMMERCIAL.

Evening Star OlTlce, this day.

The sale of the barque Mathieu took place to day, at tho roonia of Messrs E. and A. Isaacp, und realisod £70, The cargojof timber brought <!i?n. There was a good attendance of nautical men.

Jlr George Sibwn was announced to-day to sell, by order of the mortgagee, 27 acros of land situated at the Wade. Tho ruortgugor satisfied tho claim of the mortgagee and tbe land did not go to the hammor. Me3Bis B. Tonks ai d Cr. sold tho Tukapuna raoe privileges to day, as under:—Gates. £117, purchaser, Mrs Robertson; grand staod and refreshment booth, £510s, Mrs Long; Nog land 2 refreshment booths, £510s each, Mrs Corbett

The Ambitions President of Guatemala.

Pkemiuent Barrioh, who cuusod tho war in Central America by his attempt to forco a confederation of the tivo littlo republics South of Moxico, was by birth a hulf-breod Indian. His parents woro poor labourora, and ho raisod himself to tho Presidency of tbo prosperous littlo Republic ot Guatemala by his own energy and through tho instrumentality of an insurrection. His government has beon ono which conforrod groat benefits upon the common pooplo, and tho country hai prosporod. Tho territory ho proposod to federate, comprising tho republics of Honduras, Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Guatemala, formed ono republic whon tho separation from Mexico took place, but they uftorwarda broko up through interval jealousies. It was Barnes's ambition to bring them togethor again under his own dictatorship. Ho had calculated upon tho assistance of the Presi dent of Salvador, in whose election ho had warmly interested himself. In this, how over, ho was disappointed, and with all four republics, backod by Mexico, com binod against him, his cause was honolees, His death, which is reported as having occurred in tho recent battle, Jwill, wo pro sume, end tho war.

Tho works preliminary to the erection of tho North Head defences aro proceeding apace. The road is now completed to the site of the h'ret battery, and Mr Bell, who arrived from Wellington by the To Aniui yesterday morning, visited the works in company with Mr Vickerman this morning for the purpose of laying off tho ground for the batteries. We understand that in order to expedite tho erection of tho batteries, tenders will not be called for tho masonry and earthwork, etc., day labour being employed. On dit that a young man who was in terested some months ago in expounding the merits and pushing the sale of some patent merchandise, and who levanted very suddenly, returned quietly by the mail steamer, and has pitched his moving tent in Ponsonby. Mr J. B Gilflllan, local Secretary for the New Zealand Industrial Exhibition, has re ceived intimation of the fact that the date for receiving applications in the Exhibition in the Home Industry Branch has been ex tended to April 30th, at the request of in tending exhibitors, Mr W. McCandlish, (he contractor for the construction of the railway from Tauranga to Ohinemutu, is expected here by the Coptic, which should ariive next week. Miss Arnold, of the South Adelaide Baptist Missionary Society, arrived in Auckland on Sunday last, and during this week wil address various meetings in Auckland and elsewhere (see advertisement in this issue). Miss Arnold has held suc cessful meetings in most of the leading towns of New Zealand, and hopes during next week to visit the Thames, Cambridge, and the Maori Mission at Lake Tarawera. Miss Arnold has for some time conducted mission work amongst tho women of India, principally at Panudpon and Calcutta, but owing to ill-health was obliged to take rest. Miss Arnold hopes, before she leaves for Sydney, to assist in establishing a branch of' the above Society in New Zea land. Mr Urquhart, publican, with his wife and friends, were driving away from the rso ; course on Saturday, when the road along which they were passing was obstructed by some larrikins. The driver pushed one out of the way with his whip, and when the trap had passed, the hoodlums retaliated with a (shower of titouea. One of these struck Mrs Urquhart, and inflicted a painful injury. An information has been laid acaiist Edward Ryan, charging him with thio a tag the stone in question.

The work of cutting down tho hill fl-t Birkenhettd commented toddy. Seeing i that tho Crown df the hill is to be taken off, ' the. work should be an important ono in i giving an easier grade to the wharf. Sonlo excitement was. caused irl fawn • last evening by a glare of fire in tho western ! ijky. The causo of the alarm proved to bo [ a scrub firo in tho Bishop's paddock at Ponsonby. ' It is high timo tho parishionors of Epiphany moved in tho matter of accom modation, as it ia evident tho present build ing is not sulliciont for tho number of pooplo Wishing to attend this church. On tho ' ovoning of Easter Sunday several wont • away unable to got a sitting. The anniversary soireo of the Pitt-street Wesloyan School will bo held this evening. Toa will bo provided at 6.30, and subse quently a public mooting will bo hold, when eddrcfisss will bo delivered by the Chairman, atid Roys. J. Robbrtson, T. Spur£con, and H. Bull. Mr D. N. Gamier lectured on " Tho Pro gress of Chemistry" boforo the Fronch jitorary Society on Saturday evening. At tho next fortnightly mooting, Mr A. Villoval ia to deliver a lecture upon " Gambotta." A vory onjoyable pionio took place from Henderson to St. flelier's Bay on Good Friday, Mrs James Hepburn having issued invitations for a trip on boaid tho cutter Lily. A groat number of the settlers and others accepted, to tho nu'nber df botweCn 30 and 40. Aftej- having spoilt BOito four or 11 vo Hours at tho bay, all omjiarked for tho homoward run, which was reached about 10 o'clock, all having onjoyod themsolvos. Thcoo hearty cheors wero given for tho owner, captain, etc., aftor which all started for thoir various homes. Mr Gillinan, grooor, corner of Ponsonby Koad and Russoll-streot, has roportod to tho police that his store was broken into yos torday, and notos and gold to tho valuo of £30 stolon. Mr and Mrs Gillman had gone down tho wharf at 10.30 a.m. to meet tho To Anau, and thoy bollovo tho eido door wtvs opened witli a duplicate koy immo diately after thoir departure. Tho monoy was takon from tho cash-box in the shb>!, and tho wholo of tho houso had boon ran sacked in search of further spoil of a.similar charactor. Sonio kloa of tlio growing popularity of Northcoto as a holiday rosort muy bo gathered from tho factthat tho two stoamera running yostorday wore unequal for tho trallio. Crowds of oxcurtionials woro un able to got a steamer homo until 7.H0 p.m., and to mako matters more unpleasant, tho steamer at that timo fouled a buoy in tho contro of the harbour, and was fast to it for nearly an hour. Tho hardship was groatest to tho Congregational picnic party, who woro to havo held o " social''during tho evening. Tho Opora Houso was crowded to its utmost capacity last ovoning, and the " Fun on tho Bristol" performance was ropeatod with, if possiblo, grantor .success than on previous occasions. Tho laughter of tho spectators was loud and frequont, and oncOres and recalls weio plentiful. Tlio samb programme will bo presented to-night. " Pinaforo " was produced at tho Thoatro Royal last night by Pollard's Lilliputians boforo a good houso. Miss Marion Norman appeared as Buttorcup, Miss Maud Pollard as Sir Josoph Porter, Miss Ruth Wallaco an Captain Corcoran, Miss M. Pollard as Jopopnino, and Mies Amy Brooks as Dick Doadoyo. This was the farowoll perform anco of tho juvonilos. A varioty ontcrtainmont and danco wa givon in tho Foroistors' Hall last ovoning by Messrs Scott and liuesoll. Thoro was a small attondanco at tho entertainment, but tho danco which followed was fairly patronised. On Saturday last a cou'plo of old Scotch uion mot in Quoon ■ street, when thoir conversation ran thusly :—" Ony news?" "Ayo, Lord Cairns has gano." " Whaur hashogano?" "O, Idinnakon which placo ho hut gano tac ; but, as ho was yin o tho Uecyil's am, there canna bo mucklo doot aboot which maistor lio'b wi' noo." Vory coneolatory that for lawyors I Tho rogular monthly public mooting of tho Unionttreot Wealoyan Sunday-school Bond of Hopo was hold last night, the conductor presiding. Owing, no doubt, to tho holi day, thoro was rather a small attendance, but thoso present spent a very pleasant ovoning listening to tho various songe, rocitations, <S;c. Mr Jonos, from tho Auck land Band of Hopo Union, was prcsont, and gavo an interesting address, which was listened to with attention. Wo have received two lottors relative to tho work in Lincoln Btroet. " Traveller " writos : " Can you or anybody olso toll mo what tho City Council arodoing in Lincoln street ? Tho titrcot wants lilling in, not cutting out. Bnt perhaps tho Council want to mako a gully to carry oil' tho water into tlio now cowor thoy aro making. Can tho Engineor givo us a little light on it, or somo Councillor inform us how it is oxpocted a horse or cart can got up it when or.co down ?" Another correspondent says; "May I kindly ask if you could sparo a reporter to visit, on behalf of rate payors and tho public, tho work now being dono in Lincoln-strcot ro footpath ? Tlio plans show 14ft. above culvort. Tho per manent lovol thoy aro making is about 10ft. lower, thereby destroying tho street, a waste of monoy, besides loss and damage to householders," Professor Kice opons his thought-road ing ontortainmont in tho Thoatro Royal to night. Tho following it tho testimonial presontod to him on arrival horo :—" Tho undersigned passongors and ofllcoM of tbo R.M.S.S. Australia beg to thank Professor A. E. Rico ror tho vory intorosting ontor] tainmont given by him on board on the ovoning of the 28th inst. His ability as a mind or thought-roador in finding various articles thought of by us (somo of thorn of tho smallest and moat obecuro kind) loaves in our minds no doubt of tho genuinenose of his powers and tho high point to which thoy havo beon carried. Wo wish him ovory suc cess in his tour through Now Zealand ; — Robt. C. Chest (master), Aug. Huntor (surgoon), Clme. Hardy, S. W. Sargent, H. J. Stono, Calis Hegol, Sophoclos Sowetto poulo, E. Rapson, S. Dannoford, W. A. Fargi, W. Hall, W. Roberts, Robert A. Lewis, H, Narrington Rogers, Thomas H. Lov;iF, J. Wilson, J. W. Colton, D. O'Donnell, M. O. Platt, John Ellison, R. W. Bernard, William WiUon, O. M. Phillips, John E. Duchan, Captain F. Condy, Honry Wilkio Ogg, William N. Nevill, rotor Paul, David Hullman, M. Roardon, Edward Mason, Mark Davis." At tho Salvation Army anniversary meet ing tho other day, Mr C. B. Stono, Treasurer of tlio Prison Gato Brigade, stated that during five months 80 pooplo had beon admitted into tho Homo, of whom 34 woro discharged prisoners mot at tho prison gate, tho others being destitute people. Thoro had been 2,342 meals and 919 beds provided for thoso pooplo. Mrs Hutchinson, -lady superintendent, said that 18 womon had been rocoived from prison or the police colls, throo of whom professed^ a change of hoart and Hfo; ono young girl had been rottored to her father and was living a roformod life; one married woman had Deen rostored from prison to her hue band, and was grateful; one woman had been transferred to tho Old Women's Refuge. Nineteen had passed through tho Refuge, two of whom professed a change af heart, had reformed, and were in situations doing well, and ten had lapped. 2,ooomeals, average coßt4id, had been given since tho Home waa started, and 600 beds. Mealshadbeengiven to destitute people call ingand needing relief, also to persons outside tho Homo, when cases those of genuine dis tress. The Homo was open day and night for the weary and miserablo and shelterless. The festival of Easter was observed with due solemnity at tho Church of St. Thomas. At 8 a m. there was celebration of sacra ment, at which 90 were present. The incumbent, Rev. Lloyd Keating, M.A., was oelebrant, tho Rev. J. W. Alloway, 8.A., acting as deacon. Full choral matins at 11 a.m. wero followed by a second celebration, the Rev, J. W. Alloway, who was also tho preacher at this oflice, being the celebrant. Evensong was sung at 6.30, when there was a crowded congregation. The prayers wero intoned by Rev. J. W. Alloway, the incumbent being the preacher. The de coration of the building had evidently been undertaken by loving and willing hands, as no others could have produced such results. The altar was vested in tho handsomo white satin frontal recently presented by one of the ladies of the congregation, who has now supplemented her munificent gift by a dossal hanging for the reredos, of the same material, exquisitely worked with passion flowers, and a frontal for tho re table bearing an appropriate text in tertwined with similar flowers. The font had received special attention, being tastefully wreathed with ferns, moss, and white blossomß, and upon tho water, with which it was filled, floated a large wreath of violets, within which was a cross of tuberoses. Upou the pulpit were the munogramp, "Alpha uud Omega," and " Chi Rhu," to goldeu blossoms bedded iv green moss. The other salient points of the building -.vere appropriately beautified, and the general effect of the decorations was extremely good.

Those special Bottlers fof Tauranga do Htit seetrl to take kindly to their lot; THe "Ba^ of Plenty Tittles" sdye :-Abodt 16 new arrivals rcn"hed this tfl\yti, per s.B. Wellington, on Tuesday morning, ex ffor thiimberland recently arrived in AucklanS fi;om London. These sixteen ate d portion of the thirty originally intended for Tauranga ; tho rest, we aro informed, ,hayo determined, to wait in Auckland for the present at any rate; The first anniversary ball of tho Carters' Union was hold last night in Lprne-street Hall, and was very well patronised. Tho musical arrangements were entrusted to the Italian Stroet Hand, and gave every satisfac toin. Mr Johnston wascatcrer,andsparedon effort to assist in making the affair success ful. The Committee dosorvo credit for tho fcisteand judgroont they displayed in all their arrangement?. Professor Rica gave a remarkably clev. t exhibition of hia pqwers as a thought ronder to-day. Our informant mot him in Quoenstroet and said " Professor, I have ono coin in my pcckot Whs.t is it?' Promptly tho Pnfessor roplied "a holf sovoro'gn;" Our informant then asked him if he could tell tho dato of the coin. "I'll try," prompt'y answored tho Professor. "Keep your mind fixed on tho figures. Ho then pondered a minute and slowly ro poated tho numbers "ono, olght., four, five. An examination of tho coin showed that it bore tho dato of 1845. the proposal for th 9 amnlgamation of tho Cambria and Moaiiiitalrl Extended Com panies id rccoived with general disfavour among the local sMatShdlderfl Hi thß formor.' , . A sorvjco,,most unusual, if not tlio first of its kind in this colony, is to bo hold in St. Thomas's Church tomorrow, at 7.30 p.m. A large numbor of adults and young por tions are to be baptised by His Lordship Bishop Cowio, and ft special address will be given by the Bishop. Strangers nttonding aro requested to reserve the first thrco port's for tho candidates. Tho election of a member of the Oraminar I Sohool Board of UovornoiH by tho membors of tho Legislature " Usually resident in tho provlhcidl district of Altftklund," lakußiilacO on Friday noxt, Mo* firs Upton an>\ Mockeeh nio being tho candidates. Ue aro re quested to intimate that tho voters »io not required to attend personally for tho pur] ioro of voting, but that thoy may send their votes to the Secretary (Mr G. Yon dor Hoydo) by post or otherwise, so long aa thoy roach him by 0 p.m. on Friday. Such writing or voting has to bo signed by tho mombor in presence of a Justice of tho Peace. The prices in 0. Flaneur's consultation on tho Easter Handicap and Steeplechase woro distributed as follow i—ln tho Eastor Handicap tho first goos to Cambridge, tho BOcond remains in Auckland, and tho third to Dungttvillo (West Coast). Tho first in tho Stooplo goes to Brunnerton (Wost Coast), the socond to Wairoa South, and tho third to tho West Coast. Tho annual conference of tho churches in connection with tho Bible Christians was held yesterday afternoon in tho Christians' Meeting Houae, Cook-street, Mr Calob Wallis in tiio chdir. Tito Secretary, Mr W, M. Runciman, road the bnlance-shoet. Tho report of Mr Henry Exloy was also read, Bhowing that upwards of forty members had boon added to tho several Auckland churches during tho past yoar. Tho Eaater services had boon largely attended. Tho programme of tho ovoning consisted of addres'oa by Messrs Bagnall, Wallis, Jones, Downey, Laing, and Exloy, recitations by Messrs Mareon and Pook, and hymns from Sankoy'B collection. An offort towards tho formation of a volunteer corps for Taiiranga is likely to bo mndo (says tho local "Times"),andtho idea Is 0110 which should bo put into practical form as soon as possiblOi Tho gonoral fluttor that has grown out of tho rumours of impending war points to tho need of some ouch movement, and whore there aro ho many mon who have already seen sorvico in tho nold in New Zealand, thoro is every reason for counting upon a thoroughly oflicient forco boiag onrollod. If official countenance is noedod, now is tho time to secure it, when tho scent of war is in tho air. To-morrow will bo a busy day a"; the Police Court. Thero are no leas than seven itSnandcd cneoa coming on, including tho >:hargo against Holland of attempting to murder Mrs Olsen, and the case of allogSl fraud, in which Horzog is the accusod. Members of tho Ordor of Druids will rogrjt to hoar of tho untimely death of their Past Prosidont of tho Grand Lodge of Australia, Brother Edmund Elliott, which took place at Molbourno on tho 19th March, ult. Tho deceased was about 35 yoars of ago, and occupiod a good commercial position in Melbourne. Tho funeral was attonded by over H.OOO pooplo, and it is proposed by tho Druidic brothor hood to erect a monumont to his memory. Brother Elliott presided at tho last mooting of tho Grand Lodgo on the 3rd March, and was most courteous and attontivo to the New Zealand representatives during their stay in the metropolis. The concert held In Otahuhu Public Hall last night on behalf of tho Sisters of Mercy was a complete success, the audienco being largo and appreciative. So oxcollent was tho programmo and bo talented the singors that encores wore numorous and the pro gramme hod to be considerably curtailed. It is oxpectod that £10 will bo handod to tho Sisters as tho result of tho concert. It was currently reported on Wodnoeday, tho let of April, that Mr John Livingstone's tondor for tho Morrinsvillo-Te Aroha rail way contract had been accepted by the Government. This report, it seoms, omanatcd from a First of April point of vlow, some ono, whoso wish was father to tho thought, having concoiyed the idea of giving tho public information in advance. Up to tho present no now* at all has boon recoived ro tho work, nor is it probablo that any will bo for somo days to come,— "Waikato Times." Last Thursday, says "ThoAroha News," an accidont happonod te Messrs Bradloy's coach on its way to Thsmos while descend ing tho " (Jorge "at this sido. The horsos' feet were caught in tho planking of one of tho temporary bridges, causing tho poach to heel over, and tho paseongors, consisting of three ladies and one gentleman, were precipitated into tho creek. Tho latter pas senger recoived a severe shaking, with some bruise?, and one of the lady passengers also recoived a slinking. After consider ablo difficulty, tho ooach was again placed on its wheels, and proceeded to its destina tion. Aa an i' s^anco of how animals adapt thomsolves to altored condit'ons of exist ence, we may mention the case of an in sectivorous moueo which has not caused 1 t'le 11 ention in Auckland during tho past few weeks. This tiny illustrator of tho law of evolution has taken up ita abode in one of Goodcon's show windows fronting Victoria street, and as it cannot live upon the wooion, India rubber, aud crockery-waro fieri* Hisp'ayed, it hns taken to catching an 1 eating the flies which are attracted by the heat of the glass. This ridiculus^ inus can b3 seen from the strept engaged in his ex iting pursuit, as he die- not|appoa_r to be ot aU|timoious of onlookers, and it is instiuctive to r,ote the celerity he displays in captuling his winged prey. There is a sdecial fit iocs in the matter, for while his mouse-ship keeps down a troublesome pest, he appears to thrive well, having a fat and sleek appeerance, which forms anything but a good argfiment for vegotarianism. In the course of a recent sermon on " Spiritualism," the Rev. J. Berry, of Dun edin, said: — They were probably all agreed about one thing—that there was a great deal of trickery and humbug mixed up with what was called Spiritualism. The only question was : Whether beneath and behind all this there was a residuum of fact. His conviction was that there was such a residuum/ Ho could not understand the sceptical attitude of many Christians on this point; Tho position of a materialist who believed in neither angel, nor devil, nor spirit, nor God was quite intelligible. The rev. gentleman then proceeded to deal with bis subject very fully under the headß —(1) That spiritualistic communications were as old »s history and as universal as man, and (2) that whenever Spiritualism was referred to in the Bible it was denounced. He had only time to refer thorn to a few passages—Loviticus, chap, xx., v 20 and 27; Deuteronomy, chap, xviii., v.l oto 12; 2 Chronicles, chap, xxiii., v. 2 and 6 ; 1 Timothy, chap, iv., v. 1 and 2. So far it had been assumed that whatever was real in this thing was from beneath ; that the spirits were evil spirits. Let them look at the eridenco in favour of this posi tion in a little more detail. He affirmed this—(l) because the explanation of these phenomena offered by Spiritualists could not be accepted; (2) nor did angels come on such errands; (3) if the spirits were neither human nor an gelic, then ho said they were, demons. There were other reasons which forced on him this conclusion—(l) the class of people who were generally the chosen mediums, neither remarkable for mental nor moral superiority; (2)the influence of Spiritualism upon those who followed it, undoubtedly evjl on the whole. ' " ' ' '

) Mr John Young, a membor of the lonic Sol !a College, London, opens an elementary \ dnaioe-cliiSß Iti Wellesloy-street Sohopl to night, and t6MMorrt/.v he commences inter mediate find practice classes W ths ! FdrpaterB1 Hall, Newton. \ ocalists who | wish to ittiprtfvo thoir powers should taue | advantage of this opportunity. | The water-pipe."! brought by tho Jtarquo Lutierworth havo now been lainded frott! ! that vessel, and placed in' the sevdral streotfl I for which they aro intended, ready to be laid Patteson-street, Freeman s Kay, having beon filled in to the higher levels; wf 11 be one of tho streets thus supplied From Ahipara, the following notes are sent by " Scrutator " : -"The quiet routine OfexistoncointhefttrNorthhasbeenconsider ably agitated in eonsequenco of the long talked-of races, which came off on V» ednes< day last on Ahipara'a magnificent baach, commonly known as tho Bay of Naples. Tho event was the Hignal for tho assembling of a very large concourse of foilropcans and nStiveS. What added In a groat measure to tho excitement usual oh silcfi decisions Wtts the fact of tho well-kmrtra ftfflhdder,- Mr S. Yatea, of I'arongarenga, having entered his colobrated ontiro Beanstalk for tho two principal events of the day, viz. , tho Cup, valued at £20, and the Gumdiggers1 Kaco, valued at £15, both of which runs woro recorded in favour of Beanstalk. The horse was well rlJdcii by Willio Goul tfln, a jodkey well known In the North. 1 must record a word in praiss of Mr John Bowman for the very eflicient manner in which he carried out tho arduous and deliento duties of judge of the races. Mr Yittos was oll'ot'ed £200 for his entire imrno flidtol* titl the. Conclusion of tho day's sport/, but rtWsod,-—-Wo have had a tcr riblo galo, doing riiUoh ddrtaffß.. Fences wore blown down, fruit trqcs destroyed, and many boats sma'sliod —Gum-digging is almost at a standstill, the ground being too hard to admit of being proporly worked, but tho diggers console thomsolvos with the rirdspoaMVo view of v winter campaign." MoiiAr, Tonl'rt'Ottil.-Dlnmo attaches to a iury of intelligent men wnctl thV7 condemn a man for crimo whoao inorul nnuirc hau beon porvertrd by Indigestion, diseased livor and kldnoyd. A thoughtful .jiuUo may well con sider whether society would not be bettt r aerVcd by ordering n uottlo of American Co. a IlopltiUerafOftti'nintortunato in tho dosk, m- Btcddol scats ot penal sarvltudo, Kcti-1. Working Mfn,—Why pay font whonyour weekly payments id Hio )Ztn(lloid, if invested with tbo Industrial and PfdvidtAt B«ilding> Land, imd InvcaUncnt Society, OJieen-Btriot, cornor of Vulcan I,ano, will make the coltago your own 1 Ton shillinßa a week invested would probably accumulate with interest, £220 in six years. Call for copy of rules. Sowing Machines. r J>- 3. Chambers, 20, Quoen-atrcel.—[Aovt. Tho manager of tho Old Men's Refuge desires to Hckncwleilgo a present of hot cross buns, kindly sent by Mr Ilicltaon, ot Hobson street, for tho inmates. Tho final rehoarsal for tho Choral Society's concert takes placo this (Tuosday) evening at 7.!)0 o'clock eharp. All aro rcquestod to bo punctual: A Oood Account;-" l'o sum It tip, fix long ycar<> of bod-nddon sickness and sultorhnKi cost ing£loptryonr, total £210, all of which waß stopped by throo bottlej ot Amorican Co. s Hop Bitters taken by my wife, who hasdonoherown housowork (or a yoar since without the lobs of a day, and I Want everybody to know it for their b«nc(it."-JoilN WKKKB, liutlor. l'ind.l Fou InVes¥oJ«S.—There 1* nothing more gafo thaa good city add suburban properti'B which aro already bringine in a tait return. Mr J. n. Kaudorson will odor sevoral such on Thursday next, at his Mercantile Sale Hooins, at noon. A block of two substantial shops, rixht opposite Kdon Torrar.o Post-ofllce, is to bo cold flrat, either as a wholo or separately. Com modiouß dwellings are attached to each, and easy terms will bo Riven. A uplondid house at Mount Kdcn. having soven rooms, on noarly 1) aores ot ground, with doublo frontages und superb views, will also be submittod, and should find a ready sale. A Iso a ilne estate, well situated in Parncll, roturnine a handsome lncomo, liavlng 28ft. to Manukau Hood, on wlitoh four convenient 2-Btory semi-detachod cottages now stand. This opportunity should notbolOßt,-[Ai)VT.]

PONSONBY REGATTA.

After wo went to press yostorday, the hoys' dingy race for " maidens " was won easily by H. Cook ; C. Farquhar, 2 ; J. Wilson, 3 j and tho dingy raco for all comors under 16 yoars of ago resulted in a win for R, Masoliold ;A. Bailey, 2. Tho face for boys of the Kohimarama Training School fell through, becauee they did not put in an appearance, and the Rob Roy canoo raco resulted as follows: — Shaw, } ; Williams, 2 ; Johnston,3 ; Wool lams, 4. Ponsonby crows won both tho four-oared gig racos, F. Cunningham was successful in the duck hunt, and the tub raco rosultod in a win for C. I'otloy. A special whaleboat raco between captains of vessels in tho harbour was also rowed, and proved quite an exciting event. The crews wero: — Rata — Captains Sar goant, McGillivray, and A. Farquhar, Messrs West and Vv, Farquhar ; H. Ellis stoor-oar. Florence—CaptainsW. Farquhar, Kolly, Fisher, J. McKonzic, and Mr Hardy ; A. Koid, steer-oar. Tho formor won after a vory hardly-contostod raco. A similar contest between roprosontativos of Auck land and the Bay of Islands was easily won by the Aucklandors. In the dingy race for boys under 12, B. Bailey takes first prize—tho winner, C. Farquhar, boing over the required ago. Tho raco for model yachts rosultcd: Madge, 1; Jessie, 2; Wavorloy, 3.

TABLE TALK.

TliouuilT-READiNa in the Theatre lloyul. Major Cautley is at Lyttolton. Big walking match on Saturday next. Woodyoar's Circus has arrived in town. Thero aro 330 subscribers on Auckland Tolophono Exchange. The Governor and Hon. Mr Ballanco left for Lyttolton to-day. Eastor military reviews in all tho Australasian colonios yostorday. Now Zealand licks croation for cheap patents and cheap telephone connection. Mr Burnott's totnperanco mission at In vorcargill rosultod in 600 pledges boing taken. Tho Maori prophetess Maria Bays tho natives woro fools to believe her prediction. Divorces for dosortion are now permitted in Italy. Every man is a volume, if you know how to read him. " Man's a vapour full of woos. Starts a piper, busts, and goes." Only five more nights of the inimitable " Fun on the Bristol." A telephone line to Tairua and MerGury Bay, costing £1,500, has beon authorised. Richard Marker, cab-driver, has boon oommitted for trial at Christchurch for trying to burn down his house. A thousand tons of coal wore loaded at Groymouth on Saturday. A third shift of men is to bo put on in the Brunner mine. Demonstration and sports in connection with the Band of Hope" took place yester day at Haglcy Park, Christchurch, being attended by 2,000 people. An Auckland man named Primrose has been badly scalded at Ohinemutu by acci dentally stepping into a boiling spring. At Christchurch on Saturday, Living stone, the pedestrian, ran ten miles and three-quarters in an hour- According to a Wellington paper, all homeward-bound ships from that port are just now besieged by recently arrived im migrants who want to work their passages home. Bicycle races in connection with Christ church Club took placo yesterday. C. Reese won the five-mils race in 14mins. 56sec8., and P. E. Baldwin the ten-milo race in 32min. 32secs. Mr Henry C. Saltor has been appointed to the position of Superintendent of the Adelaide Fire Brigades. Mr Saltor, who is a native of Now Zealand, is only 26 years of age. Lieut. McKay, of Oamaru, one of tho competitors in a hurdle-jumping match at Tabuna Park, Otago, on Saturday, was thrown from his horse, and sustained con cues'oji of the spine. His condition iB critical. The ratio of inhabitants to the square milo in Canada is 1,33; in the United States 13.92, and in Belgium 481.71. Tho ratio in Canada is smallest of any country in the world, and in Belgium the largest. A three-roomed house at Mussolburgh, Otago, was destroyed by, fire with its contents on Saturday night. Tb.3 house was owned and occupied by P. Prince. Waiter: "Which will you have, sir—a three-aud-sixpenny orafive shilling dinner?" Gourmand: "What is the difl'erenco?" Waiter: " There is a difference of eighteen pence, eir." A body found ii the Taieri River, Otago, some weeks ago has been identified as that of Edward Forrester, a navvy, who had shown signs of insanity. For the newly-created position of assistant locomotive superintendent of the Victorian Railway Department there were 28 candi dates—l 6 from Victoria, four from Now South Wales, four from South Australia, three from Queensland, and one from New Zealand.

Chief Post-office, Auckland.

Mails wtix Closb as undrb—

Tnis Oat,

Per 'IV Anm aa follows :— For China, Jupun, and Continent of Kuiope, ' at 3 p.m. For Australian Colonies, anil united King dom via Sucb and Krindlsi. or Naplps (por Orient stoamer), for lottors, otc, specially bo prepaid and addressed, at 1 p.m. For inoiior orders, regiaterod letters, and newspapers, at 3 p.m. L. to lottors for Sydney and Melbourne only at 1.20 p.m. Mail will bo duo in London on Tuesday, SOlh May. For ltussell, Kawa Knwn, and Fiji, per Ar:iwata, at 1 p.m. . For Tonga, Savago Island, Samoa, and Keppel Island, per Olive, at 1 p.m. For Whittan«l, Uppor Mill, (md Talrua, per (Jlonelg, at S p.m. For Husseli. Kabnhawa. Herd's Point. Wanga roa and Mongonui^por Wollirgton, at 5 p.m. For MauKawai and Kaiwaka, per Huby, at 5 p.ta. For Whangarol Heads, Parna, Waipu, Whan garei. Kanio, and Maugapai, po? Aiacgrcgor or Waitaki, at 5 p.m. For Thames, per Rotomahana, at 5.w p m. WKDNEBDAY, Bth mat. For Greymouth, por Herald, at 6 a m. Cor Coromandel. per Coromandol. at 11.30 a.m. For Thatuea, per Knterpriso, at 5.30 p.m. TuunaDAY. Bth inst. For Walwora, To Kapa, WarkWOrth, etc., por Rose Casoy, at 10 o.m. For London, via Kio do Janeiro, and Plymouth (per Ituailchu, leaving Wellington, on 12th inst), por Ho'.omahana, at 11 a.m. Mail will be duo in Plymouth on Sunday. 21th May. Per Rotomahana, as follow : For Gißbonio, Nupior, Southern ports, and Auatrolian colonies, at 11 a.m. For Franco, Algeria, Mauritius, and Capo of Good Hopo, &c. (por French packet from Melbourne), at 10 a.m. For inonoy orders, registered lottors. and nowspapors, at 10 a.m. Late Utters till li.2on.rn. The contract steamer Napier will lea vo Went port for Karamea (weather, permitting), on Uth instant. S. B. HISS. Cblet Poatmastct Chlif Post nflloo. Aueklnnil.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

Ai'BiL 7, 1885.

Opora House— ' Fun on tho Bristol," 8 P.m. Theatro Royal—Prof. Rico; "Mimic, Sciunco, and Mirth," 8 p.m. Annual gathering of Band of Hope Union pr.ictico, Nowton Congregational School, 730 p.m. Pitt-atrcet Wcslcyan Sunday-school Soiroo. Tea, 6.30 p.m. Onohunga Wcaleyan School-room-" Jessica's First Prayer." 7 30 p.m. Masonic Hall. Newton — Mooting of Nowton Loago of M»rk Maßtor Masons. 1.3) p.m. Dcvonport Hall —ProC. Carrollo's gymnastic display, 8 p.m. Training School, Wellesloystreet.—Elemen tary Singing Class by Mr John Young, 7 p.m. T/Utcrsall's—Auckland Racing Club's settle ment.

Notices to Correspondents.

Index —Wo have no authontic record of tho order of competitors at the llnith beyond tho first four. NoithorPonsonby nor Pctono wore amongst these.

Births.

CO WLEY.-On April 6, at her residence, O'No: 11- Btrrot, Ponsonby, the wife of Cowloy ol Jon.

Marriages.

MA.UKS-CLKARY.-Ou March 16. at tho Registry Ofllco, Whangarei, John, fourth son of tho late Captain HanDibal Marks, to Letitia, fifth daughter of Robert It Clcary, of Whangarei, late of King's County, Ireland, Melbourno papers please copy.

Deaths.

BROWN.—On Easter Day. at Ryle street, Ponsonby, of croup, Dolly, tho youngest beloved (laushter of Nathaniel and Charlotte Brown ; aged 1 year and 10 months. BAHNETT.-On April 3, at tho Hospital, Alice Barnott, nativo of Dublin ; aged 31 years.

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

TUESDAY, APRIL 7, 1885.

If or the oanM that lacks assistance. For the wrong that noeds rosistano*. For the future in the distance. And the s»o<l that we dan da

The German colonising movement has been receiving a large amount of at tention in the English Parliament and press. During a debate on the Steam ship Subsidy Bill, Prince Bismarck gave an intelligible exposition of his policy, and it is one that should com' mand the sympathy of a Colonising nation like the English. Replying to Rintelen's objections to colonising ventures, Bismarck declared there was good prospect of building up a thriving mining industry at Angra Pequena,and obtaining a supply of cotton from the German producers in the Cameroons and New Guinea colonies. He stated that negotiations with England regard ing the Cameroons territory were making satisfactory progress. In con cluding his speech, Bismarck said since God's blessing had crowned the policy of Germany for twenty years, and as the Germans had withstood the foe in 1870 as a nation of brothers, party strife and dissension must not now be allowed to ruin the newly-founded empire. These words were received with great cheering in all parts of the House.

The feeling in England nppears to be one of genuine friendship for Ger many. The differences which had arisen over the publication of a report of a confidential interview, and the friction caused by the African and New Guinea annexations, have been smooth ed over by Count Bismarck's mission. With regard to German interests in West Africa, England concedes to Ger many the whole of the Cameroons country, with the exception of tbe mission town Victoria, where the Ger mans are alleged to have hauled down the British flag. England further agrees not to interfere with any action Germany may take in the entire country, from the south bank of the Rio del Key, a small river emptying into the Bight of JJiafra, some distance north of the Cameroons, to the Gaboon, which enters the sea near the equator. Germany, on the other hand, recognises the supremacy of England over the country lying be tween the north bank of the Kio del Rey and Logo. This covers the basin of the Lower Niger. The German and English Governments have agreed to appoint a mixed Commission, to assemble at Capetown, for the purpose of adjudicating the claims of British subjects in the German territory, be tween the mouth of Orange River and Cape Freer, and the claims of German subjects in British territory on Walfich Bay and on islands near Angra Pe quena.

The Blue Book correspondence which gave so much offence to Ger many consisted in a report from Sir Edward Malet, Biitish Minister at Berlin, of an interview with Prince Bis marck at Berlin, during which the latter read to Sir Edward a despatch that he (Bismarck) had sent to Count Munster, the German Minister at London. This despatch was dated May 5, 1884, and the object was to show the British Government that England could render Germany signal service in the latter's policy of colonial extension. In case England should undertake to grant this favour, the des patch indicated that Germany, in re turn, would support English interests nearer home. The defcpatdi further gaveit to be understood that in the event of failure to secure the desired arrangement with England, Germany would be under the necessity of seek

ing from France) on similar torms, the assistance England had refused. Sir Edward Malet asked Bismarck what Germany wanted j did she want New Guinea or ? Bismarck replied that it was impossible for him ttt answer Sir Edward's query. Germany had now como to an understanding with France, and this precluded him from making any farther explanations. Thepublicationofthis synopsis of the official instructions sent by Germany to her ambassador in London, shown in confidence to Sir E. B. Malet, was undoubtedly ill-advised, and Earl Granville, in the House of Lords, made the amende honorable, which was frankly accepted. Count Bis marck's mission afterwards cleared away the lingering trar-.es. tff disagree ment. Tn the. HoUoe of Commons on March 12th, Lord Fitzmaurice, Under Foreign Secretary, admitted that there had been a passing cloud of misund r standing with Germany, which, how ever, had happily been removed. Mr Gladstone declared that he would stand behind no man in the value he attached to the friendship of Germany. [Great cheering throughout the House.] He must sayi however, he wan not pre-. pared to admit that tile friendship of at\y country in tlie world was now, or ever had been, neces sary to enable England to main tain her position. He thought where Germany's colonisation operations were bona fide and consistent with the rights of all parties, England, with due regard to the claims of her own colonists, ought to meet Germany in no grudging spirit, and should refrain from discussing the occupation of this or that spot after the manner of huck sters, showing a disposition to grudge what we are unable to hold. If Ger many became a colonising power, he would only say God-speed to her. He hoped she would become England's partner and ally in the work of civilising the world. This was the spirit in which he viewed the matter, regardless of this or that despatch. Germany would have the best and heartiest wishes of the English Government, and every encouragement which it was in their power to give. [Great cheering.]

John Bright has been more decisive still in his denunciation of the in satiable earth hunger which lies at the bottom of much of tho opposition and angry feeling manifested towards German colonisation* Speaking at Birmingham, lie said : —

''Thoro is a spirit which is by no means dead, and that is tho spirit which is raised and cherished by tho editors of whom I havo spokon. Thoy cultivato as much as they can a hunger for more territory ; thoy havo beon lamenting that tho Colonial Otlico has not annexed a great island in tho South Pacific, an island so groat that it may bo called almost v continont; and thoy com plain because a few Germans havo occupied a small portion of that vast torritory. They do not jeein to bo awaro of tho fact that in tho United States thoro aro no emigrants to that country who nro moro highly prized by tho country than tho Gormana who take rofugo among them and make their homes thoro. Then they want moro torritory, moro colonios, moro taxes, becauso, as you oxtondyour territory you lay yoursolves open to demands con tinually for greater fleets, moro expenditure, and heavier taxes, and at tho same timo you lay yourselves open to greater chances of dis pute and greater peril of diflbrencos with other nations. Theso men seem to havo road history without, gathoring cithorfonao or knowlodgo from it."

While we fully agree that the neutralisation of Samoa and Tonga is the best solution of the international difficulties which environ the problem of government in those islands, and that it would be damaging to New Zea land—lying, as both groups do, on the direct track of commerce between this colony and America — for them to pass under a foreign flag, we have no sympathy either with the Australian doctrine of exclusive rights over the South Pacific, nor do we participate in the unreasoning jealousy of German colonisation. We rather hail, with Mr Gladstone and Mr Bright, the advent of an enlightened nation like the Germans ns a new civilising agent in countries now deli vered over to barbarism.

CABLEGRAMS.

(BY CABLE—COPYMGIIT.j

Herman Warship Ordered to Sydney. BeklW, April 0.-It is announced that tho Gorman corvette Grekanu has been ordered to proceed to Sydnsy.

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The Federation Enabling Bill.

LtfKPON, March 21-It is probablo that Earl Uerbf will .insist upon retaining the clause in tho Federal Council Enabling Bill permitting colorifca to retire from tuo Council. Sir F. Dillon 801 li? convening af meeting of the several Agenta-Genoral to consider the matter. Banquet to a Colonial Governor. A banquet wan Ri"on last night to Sir Napier Broomo, Govofflor ol Western Australia, who is roturnincc to' tl» colony. Tho Agents-General were present, titsa re fitxmdcd on behalf of thoir respective colonies. Sir P. Dillon Bell, in the course of his remarks, stated that his Government were onVitecct to tho amendments made by the Colonial Office on tho Federal Enabling Bill. Tho Gorman Steamot's for An'stralK*. Tho Ocoanic Steamship Subvention Bill, which provides for v lino of steamers* from Gormnny to Australia and the East, boh passed its third reading in tho Keicli stair The amount of Government sub sidy profiled for in tho measure is £4,000,000. Australasian EtafoiMWs. It is improbable that Captain Kbodes, •vho was appointed supervisor of tho iljftrmc dofences of Victoria on the suggestion of MafarGenerul Scratchley, will proceed to 1 Melbourne, as tho Imperial Government desire to. retain his services. Another solectlort is now' feeing mado, Armstrong guns aro replacing defective Martini Henri rifles which wore sent out to tho colony, it having been found that the parts woro not interchangeable. German Colonisation In Now Guinea. It has been decided that a nutnbor of Gorman States forester? fhall bo sent to New Guinea for tho purpwo of cilonising that position of the island which was re cently taken possession of by Germany. Obituary. Sir grind ford Frceling, who recently : occupied the position Of Governor of Trini dad, is dead. Tho Revolt ±n Canada.- The revolt amongst indiafl half broods in North-West Canada' is headed by Louis Reel, tho leader of the Bed River insurrec tion in 1870. They attacked a small garrison in charge of a body of police, me latter wore repulsed and the fort taken by the rebels. The military are now being called out to attack tho rebels.

AUSTRALIAN

Anglo-Australian Cricket. AdklaidC, this day.—The match, Shaw's Eloven v. Fiftcon ol South Australia, was resumed yesterday. At tho close of the day's play tho homo team wore nil out for 141.

WELLINGTON NOTES

(l!Y TKLKOIIArH—OWN COIIRE.SJ'O.\J)J!NT.)

Wellington, this day. Tun Government have received no further information from thcAgent-Gcnoral respect, ing tho Russian difficulty. Mr Ballanco Goos South. Hon. Mr Ballanco leaves to-morrow on a tour of tho South Island on business con nected with tho Lands Department. He will go as far aa Invercargill, and will pro bably be absent three weeks at least. Our Delenca Forces. Regarding the proposal to revoke all com" missions in tho Militiu under that of Major, I may say that it is in contemplation to fill up the vacuncios so resulting from old Volunteer otficors. At the came time op portunities will bo given to men of all ranks to qualify themselves for the higher grades, and present themßclvos for examina tion forccrtiticates, which will qualify them to hold commissions in the Militia. It is ru moured that-it is tho intention of Govornment to establish military echools similar to those of Canada, but I am informed by the Defence Minister that this will not be decided upon until nfter tho arrival of the Commandant of tho Volunteer und Militia forces. Col. Hewitt has not yet replied definitely ac copting tho appointment, but it is ex pected thnt ho will accept, and that he will lcavo at onco for Now Zealand. Tho Torpedo Boat for Auckland. Upon inquiring of tho Defence Minister this morning as to the whereabouts of the Auckland torpedo boat, Mr Ballance was kind enough to take a note of the matter, informing me that it had been his intention to send the boat up long ago, but he would now loso no time in forwarding it to its destination. Further inquiry of the officers of the Department elicited the information that the boat would have been despatched to Auckland weeks ago, but no shed was ready for hor there. Tho Admiralty had, how ever, given permission to build a shed on the Naval Reserve at Auckland, and the boat would bo sent as soon as the Hinemoa could be sparod to convey it to Auckland,

POLICE COURT—This Day.

(Before His Worship the Mayor and C. D, Irvine, Ksq., Justice.)

Drunkexnkss.—Four persons woro punished for this olFonoo.

"Sweat 'km." — Richard Hartshorn was charged with a breach of the Gaining and Lot teries Act, by playing a game with dice, known as " Sweat' era," at Eilorelie Racecourse, on the Oth inst-Priaonor ploadod guilty.—Dotootive 'IVohey deposed to tho offence. He caw prisoner ac lively engagod with a table and dice. A crowd was gathered around him. Prißtraer was an adeptin turning tho game in his favour. I'int A £5 and coats. — Frederick Laurence was charged with a similar offence. Mr Camp bell, in defonce, pleaded not guilty.— De tective Twohey deposed to seeing prisoner playing, and produced the box, dice, and table. Thegamo waatfcreo to one in prisoner's favour : observed silver coins on the table, had previously cautioned priboner and others. To Mr Campbell: Arrested him, and charged him with playing an unlawful game; prisoner had half-a-dozen scouts about; when ho approached the table, prisoner snatched the dice; he managed to get the box; was not skilled in the game. A number of watches were found upon tho prisoner. — Dotoctivo Hughes gave a mlnuto description o£ tho game. The diceman was bound to win-every game, unless ho chose to give a figure to his dupe.— To Mr Campbell: Perfectly understood "tho game from official practice.—Mr Campbell addressed the Bencb. ehowing that tho arreßt of prisoner in an open field was an unwarrantable proceeding.—Sergeant Pratt replied at some length to show that tho arrest was justifiable. —Mr Campbell urged that the case must fail as no monoy was seen passing at tho time. —The Bench held that the detective Bhould have been armed with a warrant, and dismissed tho case. — George Smith was oharged with a like offence.—Sergeant Pratt asked that this charge might bo laid under the Polico Offences Aot—Mr Campboll pleaded Dot guilty, and applied for an adjournment, as he was not prepared to (50 on with it.—Romanded until Friday. Bail, self £10, and one surety in £10, — William Hayward was charged with tho same offence undor tho Gaming and Lotteries' Act—Prisoner pleaded guilty, but asked for tho leniency o£ the Court. He was quite a novice in the art, and lost money.—His Worship: Then it was really a game of "sweat 'cm" with you.— It was indeed, Your Worship.—This being prisoner's first offenco, ho was fined 20a and costs.

Larceny.—George Head pleaded not guilty to stealing brushes, conbn, &0.,305, the property of John Walker, florid, Auckland Market, but as there was no appearance of prosecutor, prisoner was c ischarged. Violent assaults.—Matthew Thornton and John Hays worecharged with damaginga door. ■is (id. the properly of Thomas fllcQuoi, restaurant keeper, on tha Ith inst., aleo with assualting Mary and Tbotnaa McQuol. by striking them. Mr Napier appeared for Hays. Thomas Quoi, deposed lhat ho resided in Rokeby-streel. On Sunday morn ing, atone o'clock, the two prisoners Knocked at the door os his house--Went to sco who was thero. The prisoners were close together, and the bior man said he wanted a friend, lold him thore was no one there. They were very noißy, and one of the men struck him in the face, and the ottaor kicked Mrs Quoi on the knee. Tho damage to the door was 3s Gd. After annoying him for somo time tho men cleared. Ho went out and gave tho men in charge—To Mr Napier: He could swear to the men. It was moonlight. Shook a Maori club at prisoners. Had no doubt as to prisoner's identity; besides he was an Irishman, just liko the tall prisoner. Mary Quoi gave her ovidenco in 11 vory cloar manner. She wag atrue'e by the tall Prisoner, and kicked by tho shortest. Julia Wilson deposed to hearing a woman screaming in Kokeby-streot. She ran out and saw two men. Mrs Qnoi said she had been assaulted as described. Could not identify the prisoners as tho men. — Mr Nupicr called evi dence in defence, showing thnt Mr Quoi had made a mistake. It was impossible for an Asiatic to recognise one European from another. —Tho following woro examined to show that Hays was in bed at tho Seamen's Union at tho time of tho alleged assault:—John Hays, Robert Aohcson, John Hraham. Tom Bennett, Patrick McGowan, and James |Black.—Toe Bench dis mlßsed the case.

THE SOUDAN CAMPAIGN.

Arrival of the Australian Troops. /V; ' 'VoauoratS Plghtlag Exp eot9a:- '

[SPECIAL TO MELSotIWE " AQff

Ai'MJia prosperous voyago tlißs.s. nJ has arrived at Aden, the troops on boS; jboing in excellent health. TampetgJ:' | weather was experienced aftor p^^ *; 1/eewio, and the time was profitably 8 ' \. in drill ond manual oxerciae. Thfe ,l' - have been improved in the use of th ß ■or' nnd bayonot, and the officers have pracfi revolver-shooting and awordmanshin T 1" horees afe in splendid condition, anS h received thG ntmost care »nd att, i? T' during the voyage na«teofaoo Apks, March 28.- Tfco transport Austrakjfa arrived fh' ; mofnfng. Some tempestuous'weather J! met witTi, and live horses died tri the bT sage. The steamer proceeds dbrt Ito' Suakim this afternoon. ™v A force of 10,000 A«ba i, reported'to^ between Suakim and Tamai, an 7 JV* ' poate engagement is anticipated*, - Lieutenant-Colonel Christie ' Briu i i Major, and second in command of thine '■ Sotftli Wales infantry, has leftthiife gent, &M■ Hzsotis which have not wit transpired; ™»«»'« The latest ddVW f*oM Snakim shows th.t^ tho phyaiquo of tliß tAtia hrttiine thn S South Wales contingdnti fc excWt,lS has been warmly eulofeised1 6jrtt».ffiS? offlcera. . ' *™1 It is expected that the cbrttfti&iMTrifllL, omployfit? at first in convoy tfoVS, inordw to accustoft' «h« men to strici discipline ■

THE ANGLO-RUSSIAN CRISIS.

Russia's Reply Unsatisfactory """ •London, April c, j The reply of the liusaian Government the memorandum of Earl Granvillj, d»W 16th March, has been under the coagiifttt/ t jon of tho Cabinet, It is believed that fluji answer of M. de Giers is not of a eatts&cbitir nature, and that furthor negotiations tflfi bo necessary before tbo PinsM-Afgltoi' frontier question is settled, '■;'■■'■••'

SHAM-FIGHT AT NELSON.

(B* TKLKSRAPH—PRESS ASSOCIATION) Nelson, tfaig day. Full* 5>,000' people attended the camp d, Stoke1 yesterdiay, and the reTiwr and stag. fight were aw unqualified' success, AJh»![. past five the men were aatk, and a M nfj» of Armstrong guns were takes io'tiis'' summit of Geyser Hill i» readiuse lortie sham-fight. After early parade the net breakfasted, and then about a thonßaod «i all arms fell in for the sham-fight short]; '• after nine. The Kelson battjilioDj under Major Pitt, consisted of the Nelson Kwilii :H Battery, City Rifles, StokeßiaS Waimea Kirtes, and College Cadets, mi !to this force were added the Mi' Rifles, Taranaki Rifles,. and Blenhda- Rifles, the whole forming the deieira force. The Wanganui and Wdliiigtaw battalion* formed the attacking fores, and were supposed to have landed oi the m shore at Stoke with intention of marching,; on Nelson. The defenders took dp in almost inaccessible position on Geyser JiQ, about (500 feet high, situate on the east of the main road, and having long em, spreading down to undulatiDg groono it the foot of the hill, with level j^lsiiiis eicteod ing to the sea. The attacking foros placed two batteries on their extreme right, and afterwards secured a splendid position oil thoir left upon high ground, .where tiny brought another gun into position, having a fourth near the main rood. Thenititej opened fire, and an attempt yi<o aide to1 dislodge the defenders. Skirmuhen ad vanced np the hffl side* "omhr^wvtf of n flitwk movement, but; onyeach occasion the. attackers «m decW, M- ultimately the 4 defenders P*WF™' ridee, and gradually advawrifara^toy. plains, wherethet'^'ry'TW^W/; advanced round ti * hUlto ft mmm r height before bein^ u df! m,.b^' f £ repeated charges, ea*.h tim«%#s| hurriedly forming into sW.» nl» fire upon them. The ,^oku.gforM m I then driven back towards.. J| then sent forward a flajr. of WSj tilities ceased on condition l^ffPffi departed within twenty-foat, W,;^ latter having been drawn W;JVM' cheers for "The Gallant Enen.^l^v was lustily responded to by &^H for "Our Gallant Comrades," was taken of the opportunity to.M#l the ambulance corps, Beveial m[&•£•: ordered to fall out. The whole wwf movements were visible from vatf6M{wraji| and the scene was very effective. ;W afternoon the review took pk^jf? Stapp being Brigadier ■anOHwnjp officer. The force then marched ipWTO ': and the Wellington, Blenheim, ;.«j»l Wanganui men sailed, the former « W uight, and the latter at ten p.m.

PROFESSOR RICE'S ENTER TAINMENT.

Professor Rice, the celebrated m. reader, will give his first public perfonM*, in Auckland at the Theatre Bfly«!fj evening. Prom notices that haveappww in the Australian papers, and ako frm personal experience, we can assert tiffi™ Professor's power as a mind-reader ia^ffi marvellous. Amongst his featstoW* oovery of hidden articles, gaemtm date on hidden coins, and otftetJMß^ mental second sight equally WiOT»i: He is also acquainted witkmaWi*;"";; tricks of the spiritualistic nediortw . cabinet mysteries and wtertowmjk, "spirits" being morceaux inhisff/ww" of wonders,

HON. MR STOUT AND NATIVE AFFAIRS.

The übiquitous Sydney Taiwhunga f& on the Hon. Premier at the Albert W>. this morning, and presented, to m »'■ address signed by Mite Hapa^l*?, as members of the "Maori SeU-pw^ ; Society." The address begins by.»«: that the signatories believe that.tlsfffigf. people have been benefited ty.T H. in the administration of natN •»&, It goes on to ask for an ao|g«W^] Maoris self-government, and "WSj* Stout will attend the great .».«»»»;, at Waitangi on the 28rd inst. ™Sfoy ing powers are asked for in the- . JjSjgjJ:;. self-government" :-To e»»W^£p/; principal chiefs to sign M»^ mS. their union ; to give the Maoris W^; finance in proportion to their nuOSV enable the Maoris to give ™Vl*2*f tention to sanitary objects WaJSS' provemeiits; to make it their mterWWJj.; mote economy and *• toj"" WgJ^'j': to give to the Maoris all thßJ»ffi ;|k) j., can healthily exercise; to Maoris to make their own railways on j, own different, districts to '?JLW-■ really required, but to ? u? rf Si«N; ways for which the districts ateW'^f to make sacrifices; to give ®*Jr d -&. whole management and Q° nt™'JL Ji,, own lands and properties; M ,£,,(«■ Maoris a borrowing powei• w M, lands and properties; to8?™T«r0»»; tho whole power of managffl^&h aflalre, and of making t^«fJS> eivo them the whole system orwrj ■# Bridges in the country " **%*#, railways; and, in fact, to bJg^'SJ concerted objects the Wj-^jpv ways, tramways, roads, a,.,m on their own territory. > uc ti ,{ » concludes .with a ,^ u t TfhrWr Northern native be called to '»^ Home, and points out that«*J^fc,- 1 Maori electoral #^^£3®* Mr Stout replied that toJgStf I Maoris could have the> »^ mf>W 1 own territory in the *•*s£*»;■ means of the native »«,» did not think be W^ijs^ to attend the »"" £4 t» tho Bay of Islands on/ tt«^Jrt* r reference to Taiwbanga's fijfcfo ing increased power to tt°S«#> tee,, he «*1 le "^«ftßlS»*? the proposals. He could not fcM. j1 answer with referent {? ™S*#i: Northern native to the bP!**<&#&.■ flj had consulted his colleagnes. , then withdrew, promising nt^ftMH Saturday or Sunday. ■

THE AUCKLAND EVJSJNWNU »TAX. TUESDAY APRIL 7 1885



A Trustworthy Report, St. Jacobs Oil's the Thing—They Sweai by it. Messrs Smith and Hogg. Proprietors of tlv 'Star" and "Weekly Star," Mastorton, N.Z. writing to the Sydney agents, say " tt.cy wen voluntarily informed by Mr F. G. Mason, thi loading chemist, that St. Jacob's Oil haa a gi cal demand io that district, and many people, sine using it, absolutely bWOBr by it" Similar rosorts rsacn us from all quarters, and there Is no doubt about It St. Jacobs Oil is far and away the bes' remedy for Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Gout, anc all muscular pßins, the world has ever known Two gold medals, and thousands of testimonial* from every land and In every tongue abundantlj prove it An Editor's Experience. Palraor Goldflelds, May town, Queensland, October 11,1831. Messrs KlHott Bros. Doar Sire,—l have used St. Jacobs Oil fo Lumbago with the most perfect succrss, finding substantial relief after threo applications. Lan also nappy to Bay it exerted equally happy re suite upon Clu'onlc Gout, to which I have beoi subieot for many years. Hnving pi rsonnlly ex perlenceii tho benefits of St. Jacobs Oil, I car confidently roconiraond it, nml omtyneotrtht miners hore whohavo used it at my instigation. it is regarded as a valuable speciile for pnins ol nil sorts, to wbich minors, ao a, class, are pecu Uarlv liable.—Yours truly, WKHHE CROIZHUR. Eiltor "Palmer Chronicle" INVALUABLE. INVALUAIJLK. INVALUABLE. ' On the epldfleldß and In mining camps ot every kind,' St. Jacobs Oil is canonised as a sovereign balm for the severe and painful mala dies consequent upon prolonged exposure in variable temperatures—dampness, colds, &o. heed. Wholesale Depftt for Auckland— M. LEVY & CO., QUEBN-BTREBT, AUCKLAND.



■71REDERICK TV. MOUZER, of London (Old Bond-street W.) and Paris experience, harjust opened a little Bijou of a Shop in Victoria-street, next corner of Albert etreet. Choice Books, Best Stationery, and Tasteful Articles for presents. Come and see us. LONDON HOUSE, DEVONPORT, Close to Wesieyan Church. MILLINERY, FANCY DRAPERY, LADIES' UNDERCLOTHING, AND LHJPUTIAN WAREHOUSE. SPECIAL NOTICE. MESDAMES TICHBON &, SHORNEY Beg respectfully to inform tbo Ladies of Devon port ana neighbourhood that in consequence of the many inquiries respecting Dressmaking, they have determined to add this Department to their Business, and have pleasure in announc ing t.nat they have secured tho services of Mrs Williams, from Messrs Howell and James's, of llogent-street, London. Mrs W. is a Cortiflec Scientific Drcsanraker, and is enabled to cut and make tho moat costly garments with an exact ness which cannot fail to give entire satisfac tion. This Branch, together with the Outfitting, will be entirely under her charge, and Mes ilftmea T. and S. confidently solicit your patron age. T. and S. are now oiTpring tho Goods selected by them before leaving England, at prices which must give satisfaction. Ladies' Own Materials Made Ur. T> R 0 C LAMAT lON. GREIT SACRIFIcFoFfOOOO WORTH OF BOOTS, SHOES, and SLIPPERS, the Balance of our Immense Stock. GARRETT BROf. having decided to prolong the SALE FOR ONE MONTH LONGER, in order to close partnor shlp accounts, G.B. are determined to sell dur ing that timo at PRICES UNHEARD OF IN THE COLONY! The following aro tho PRICES of a few lines only:— Men's Watertight .. ..8 6..worth H 6 Men's Elastics 7 6..worth 12 6 Men's Balmorals .. ..9 B..worth M 6 Men's Blushers 4 0.. worth 8 6 Men's Shoes 6 6..worth 10 6 Ladles' Kid E.S 5 6.. worth 9 6 Ladies' Buttoned Boots .. 0 9..worth 13 6 Ladies' Buttoned Boots .. 7 6..worth 12 6 Ladies' KldE.B 6 6..worth 9 6 Ladles' Kid E.S. High-leg .. 7 6.. worth 12 6 Children's Shoes .. ..1 o..worth 3 6 Children's Boots .. ..1 o..worth 3 6 • Ladles' Evening Shoes .. 4 6.. worth 8 6 All Other Lines at Equally Low Rates for CABH ONLY. garrett bros., Tanners and Boot Manufacturers, wakefield-street, Auckland. HEAP /GROCERIES!! pHEAP QUGAKS!! /^HEAP mfiASM AT REW'S OLD-ESTABLISHED GROCERY STORE, Victoria-street. White Table Sugar, 3d per lb. Very Best Fresh Butter, Is per lb. Very Good Fresh Butter. lOd per lb. - Potatoes, 3s Gd per owt. delivered Be3t Fectoiy Cheese, 6d per lb. New Jams, 0i »<! per &<oz, A Freeh Bupply of tie Famous te lud Tea jUßttohantl.



NEW 1885—XTflNTER GOODS. —1005 WILLIAM B. BRIDGMAN "" . 18 NOW SHOWING A Splendid Assortment of Choice Dress Goods Sew All-wool French Kplngles, all shades Now All-wool Kudoa Cashmeres, all shades Now All-wool Radame Cloths, all shades Now Silk Spot Foulo Cloths, all Bhadea New AU-wool Coloured Biarritz Cloths, all ohftdes , , , Vow AU-wool Homoppun3, all Bhadea Vow French »lerlno?, Cashmeree, all snaaoa Now Fignred Dress Good?, all marked at moot rousonablo prices Fedthor Trimmings, Black and Coloured New Stock Blankets,splendid value-from 5a 6d pair. Now Pattern Cretonnes N'cw L«t of Choice Laces, in Black, Whito, and Boau?lrtii rAssottment of. Now Frllllngs, Rib- Ifl Mcn?a Black Paget Coata at 21s, worth 35s Now Fur Capes from "s 6d Ulsters In Men™ Macintoshes, a few Bllghtly damaged iovoral Job Lines at low prlcos to clear. Patterns Free by Post. I UNCTION DRAPERY WAREHOUSE, 288. UPPKR UUKKN-STRKKT. Mutual Life Association of australasia. established july. 1868. Incorporated by Act of Parliament. the second oldest MUTUAL LW« b OFFICB t IN t AUBTRAUA. FREE ASSURANCE from RESTRICTIONS. AND TBE ONLY ONE Katabliahed within tho laat 35 years whioh hag AN ABSOdfu™£Y D pU B S POp nREMIUM VALUATION. ■KJKW r^EALAND QFFICES : oj QUEKN-STRKKT, j^UCKLAND DIRHCTORS: A G. HORTON, Ksq., J.P.. Chairman TUB BANK BOF KNKW ZEALAND. MESSRS WHITAKER AND RUSSKLL. <!Hn QUINQUENNIAL INVESTIGATION, At 301 "June, ISSi. and for which Bonus Cortia cates wcro issued January, ISSo, showed GROSS SURPLUS OF.. .. £50,000 THK INVESTED FUNDS NOW EXCEED .. -£400,000 Special Notice. As all this ASSOCIATION'S POLICIES are INDEFEASIBLE from aato of issue and NON FORFEITABLE while Surrender Valuo lasts they aro notalTectod by occupation, residence. For TABLF.S OF RATES and REPORTS Of the Progress and Prosont Position of this sno cessful Institution, npply at tho Offlcos, or at any Agency throughout tho Colonlos. WILLLIAM T. J. BELL, Resident Secretary,



OPECIAL NOTICE. Ilhavo received my second Shipment of AUTUMN AND WINTER GOODS, JUBT OPENED, PKB THE DORIO, To which I invito the Inspection of my Patrons an-1 tho Public generally, H L. POSSENNISKIB, MERCHANT TAILOR & HABIT MAKER Suoi.tland-Stbeet.



riOKE. COKE. COKE. THE AUCKLAND GAS COMPANY LTD.) Invite Orders for GAS COKE. 'Delivered within 1 rutlo of the Works, for Cash; longer distances at proportionate rates:— Sample Sacks of three bushols „ Is tid FlveSaokß 6s 3d Eleven Sacks, or half ton .. .. lla 6d Twenty-two Sacks, or one ton _ 22s The Company s COKE Is made from the best Groymouth Coals; U superior to that made from Newcastle coals, being freo from atone and clinker iv a remarkable degree, gives a RELIABLE FIRE, CLEARER & HOTTER THAN COAL, LIGHTS READILY, and MAKKS NO SMOKE. GOOD FIBS IN 10 MINUTE 6. OFFICEi FORT-STREET, eoK& eoKK. ooks.



ARTHUR EADY, AUCKLAND MUSIC WAREHOUSE, 63, QuekN-bt., B )gs to Announce the Arrival of SEVERAL CASKS of MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS, tec, ex 8.3. Coptlo and Oamaru, emulating of— VIOLINS. COPIES OF THE OLD MASTERB, FRENCH COPIES. YOUTHS' VIOLINS. Fitted with Ordinary Pegs, or Wallib's Patent Holdfast Psaa, which are Highly Recom mended for the following reasons :— They do not slip, they turn more cosily and regularly, they facilitate tuning in const- Quence, they have a smoother hole for thi string, and are more durable, THE ABOVE INSTRUMENTS have been SPECIALLY SELECTED TO MY ORDER IN LONDON by an EXPERIENCED BUYER, enabing me to guarantee that every instru ment will give satisfaction, while tbe LARGE NUMBER NOW IN STOCK AFFORDS A SPLENDID OPPORTUNITY FOR MAKING A SELECTION. flutes COCOA WOOD, GERMAN SILVER KEYS AND TIPS, SLIDE HEAD, ONE, FOUR, OR SIX KEYS CONCERT FLUTES WITH CASES PICCOLOS IN D, Eft, AND F PICCOLO AND FLUTE COMBINED, PILLAB KEYS FLAGEOLETS. IMPROVED BRASS CYLINDER FLAGEO LETS, VARIOUS KEYS CLAEIONETTES. ALBERT OR BRUSSELS, U KEYS, AND RINGS IN ANY KEY BRASS BAND INSTRUMENTS. CORNETS. TENORHORNS, BARITONES. TROMBONES, EUPHONIUMS, BOM BARDONS, DRUMS, &C HORNS. POST .HORNS, DRAG HORNS, ALPINE HORNS BANJOS, DOBSON PATTERN, ENGLISH AND AMERICAN. PICCOLO BANJOS, with NiokklSilvbr Hoop. BANJO FITTINGS. STRINGS SEPA RATELY OR IN SETS. GERMAN CONCERTINAS AND ACCOEDIONS, BKS'i' QUALITY ONLY. These are troated as MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS, each being examined and sent out in Perfect Order. They must not, therefore, be CLASSED with the GOODS supplied by TOY DEALERS. A Large Variety of the above Instruments, In cluding tlio Patent Broad Rood Accordion, in Solid Oak Case: Leather Straps—the Strongest Instrument of the kind made. ANGLO-GERMAN CONCERTINAS. ALL WITH SEPARATELY-FITTED SCREWED NOTEST AND NEATLY COVERED BOX. VIOLIN CASES. MAHOGANY, RO3EWOOD, WALNUT, fitted with Spring Clasps or Hooks VIOLIN FITTINGS. STRINQB, PEGS, BOW HAIR, TAILPIECES, BRIDGES. CHIN RESTS, BOWS (Brazil wood. Iron wood. Snakewood, &o.), MUTES, RESIN IN WOOD, CHINA and NICKEL SILVER HOLDERB. VIOLINCELLOS, FITTED WITH PATENT HOLDFAST PEGS. DOUBLE BASSES, rHREE STRINGS MACHINE HEAD VIOLAS (TENOR VIOLINS), CTTTKD WITH PATENT HOLDFAST I'JCQS. PORTFOLIOS. OLD STYLE COMBINATION PORTFOLIOS, MUSIC ROLLS, UTILIS MUSIC CASE. THE DIGITORIUM. This REMARKABLE INVENTION materially assists niiy person to Play and become Perfect ou the Pianoforte in an incredibly short time. PIANOFORTE FITTINGS. INSULATORS, TUNING HAMMERS, DESK HOOKS, &o. METRONOMES. ROSEWOOD, with Bell. Best Quality. Precision guaranteed. While thanking my friends acd customers for the putroMaae enjoyed Binca commencing; bnslneaa, I nope, by uutsuing the coarse hitherto adopted, to receive a continuance of their esteemed favours, which will at all times' h»ra «ny careful and prompt attention. AR T H IJR E< AD V, 68, QUEEN-STREET. APOBXAJHT?, J



THE SNAKE ROOT REMEDY ro« RHEUMATISM «t.o«OUT.-THi Cimciroo»(AcTE* R*et»«o»A)oii Bl»ck SNAKE ROOT HAS «Mtl lOno <SILCBR*Tto AB k RHIUMATICM BtMIOY. THIS PREPARATION IS THC ««O»T CERTAIN IN ITS IFFtCTa. AND RARELY FAIL* TO AFFORD RELIEF <M 1 EFFECT A CURE. 5.. PER ■OTTLE, AT k\GWU'S, "^Ht PH^H»*^Cl," OP?os\lt «kH* QV H.I, &\I«.H SI



Ypa lax 2B H«r-py it you win ston a" you floutoriugjourSßlf aud families witliV.-uemsive doctors or out e-alls that do onlyhai-n,, a&a use Nature a simple remedies for alFyouv all menta, you will be weU and happy and save great expense. The groatest remedy for ihis* Bittfe™ * Be ' anaßo?sw'» 1»U *™> *s Hop



Something Quite New is Carpjms,— The " Byaantine " Carpet j U9t imported by Gar lick andCranwell is a novelty, naving a gold thread forked into it. Pretty and effecuvo. Hugs, furniture, coverings, taWo-covors, unti maccassarß to match. Brussels oarpets from So Bd; tapeßtry, from Is lid. Carpets made to fit my sized room.—QarUakmd Ccanwell.