SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

HIGH WATER.

Auckland —This evening, 7.5 J to-morrow "manukau Heads - This evoninß, f1.46; to morrow mornintt. 10.4. . . ~,..» Kaipara Heads—Thia evening, 10.45; to-mor row morning, U.I.

BUNSKT.-Thls evening, 5.12. BUNKlSK.—Tomorrowmornini?, 6.4*. MUONB AGK.-Full Moon,29th, £.52 p.m,

ARRIVALS.

TO-DAY.

Adelaide, sohoonor, Dunn, from Sydney Wellington, s.a, Stephonson, from Tauranga

DEPARTURES. LAST EVENING. llanapouri, 5.8., Logan, for Russell Macgrogor, s.s., Johnson, for Whangaroi Waitaki, s.s.. Cr».vfford, for Whangaret f uva, s.s., McColl, for Gisborno

TO-DAY. Wolliniftoa, c.8,, Stophenson, for Whangarei

IMPORTS.

Per Adclaido: 1,50(1 bass hModuet, 50 tona coal, 10 bales cork, 9 drays. Per Imttcos: 802 tons raw sugar. Inwards Coastwisb.—Mimiha, from Rhs -8011, with 90 tonß coal; A Rnea Martin, from Rus- Hell with 67 tons oonl; Kriomhilda. from Wban garoa, with 31,500 ft timlior; Norvnl, from Russell, with SB to^a coal; Opotikl, from WhaiiKaroi, with 60 tona coal. Inwards CoAsnvisiK.—Dovoion, from l?ua- Mll. with 41 tona coal; Jloohau, from Omaha, with 20,000 ft. timber; Murcury. from Whnn ifarei, with 27,000 ft. timber ; rnkftTinka, from Barrior, with lops; Mnbel, from Whantfaroa, ■with 30,000 ft. totara; h'aku, from Tatrun, with io.COOft. timbor, 10 bags gum. Ohtwards, Coastwise.—Norval nnd Dove ron, for Russell: Moohau, for Omaha ; Swallow, for Wairon; Pukapuka, for Barrier. Tho following vosaola havo entered outwards at tiro Customs:-Wild Wave, irirquo, Andor non. for Whangaroa; Sandlly. schooner, Bur- Toll, for Tonga; Torca, schooner, Rogers, for Ellico Group. Tho brieanlinc Seabird was berthed at tho Railway Wharf to day. The btitf Vision goes from hero to Kaipara in ballast, to losd timber far an Australian port. She ck-arcd out at the Customs today. The s s. Wollinpton arrived from Tmirnnfca at 9 a.m.. with passengers and a fow packages cargo, and left again for Whangarei at 10 n.m. Tho northerly calo last night did very little damage in harbour beyond tho breaking up of a few Hniall boats and tho sinking of tho old Custonß launch, whioh was moorod botweon tho wharves. Tho brigantlne Norah was ooming alongside of Queen-strott Wharf this morning, but tho tide being low, she took the ground, and in oon- Bsquenco she cannot be berthed till this evening. The thros-niasted schooner Adolaido left Sydney on thol6th April. Had light S.K. winds until making tho North Cape on Monday, 27th, at H p.m., then got fresh northerly breeze, and arrived in harbour at 10 o'clock last night. The barquo francos, which arrived yesterday afternoon with raw sugar, left Saroarang, Java, on March 2; experienced fluo weather until near tho South Australian coast, and thenco to this port, lishtand variablo winds. Tho barquo Colestia loft Hokianga for Bris bane yesterday. A telegram from AVanganni states that the barmiontiue J. S, Lucas, with a cargo of coal from Nowoastle, wont ashore on tho South Spit, Wanganul River yesterday. She was expected togototrustnijht. Captain Craig, of the brißantino Marshall 8, will boa passenger by the Zealandia for' Frisco. Captain Morris has been appointed maßter in his place. The s.s. lona, which arrived from Ohiwa yee terday morning, carao up harbour la'e in the day, after discharging her cargo of cattle at Kohimarama. Tendors for repairs to tho s.s. Minnie Casey we:o sont in to Air \V. Loddertoday. Four were received, and will bo considered at the next meeting of dlrcotors. A telegram received from Mr C. Bailey, who is at tho wreck of tho Thomas Russell, states that all hands aro well. *Tho Wellington, which left for Tauranga on Monday, had several large blocks and gear, which wcro to ba forwarded to Oroii Point by eomo other vossol, and are pro bably to be us^d for lifting machinery our of the OTeck. The gale last night would probably have been felt where the Thomas Russell lies, but it is said that she would not be seriously affected by it.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

ARRIVALS. Oreti,.s.B., Robertson, from Taranaki Hannah Mokau, 8.8., Windsor, for Raglan

DEPARTURES.

Hawea, els., Ilanaby, for the South Hannah Mokau, s s., Windsor, for Raglan Oreti. s.b., Robertson, for vVanganul Rowena, s.s., Noroury, for Hokianga

The s.s. Orel! arrived from Taranaki this morning with 2 homes, 21 kens butter. 9 sacks pelte, and 2 paasenfters. She left again for Wanganul, via Taranaki, a'i 3 o'clock.

The s.b. Hannah Mokan arrived from Ka^hia fiia morning with a nunibor of passongers. She left again at 11 o'clock for Kaglon.

The Northern Co.'s a.s. Rowena left for Hokianga at 1 o'clock to-day, woll patronised with passengers and cargo.

The as. Hawea, which arrived from the South yesterday morning, brought the following pawngers:—Fathers Hanzan and GozaD, Judge O'Drion, Mooom B.vUIunQB, fllCliUlre, UlaßSen, Hamilton, Inwood, Handyside, Beach, Owen, MoKellor, Camoron, Frapwell, Chapman, Prioo, Honerini, Waller, llalford, Laing, Masters Frap well (31 and Byntocds, Meßdames Lain?. Chap mtu, Frapwell, Symoudß, Misses Hull, Warren, Symonds, WUson, and 20steorage. The Hawera left again for Southern ports at 9 this morning. Passengerd: Mr and Mrs Haslott, Miss Lake. Mm Northcroft, Messrs George, Bennett, Ha:a combe, iDgram, Fullwon, A. Smith, John Owen, and 11. b. Marshall.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Russell, this day.—Arrived: Clansman, from Auckland, 3 a.m.; Manapourl, from Auckland, 8 a.m.

Wanganui, this day.—The brletantine F. 8. Lucas was floated off the South Spit this morn ing, and is now being towed up the river.

Wellington, this day.—Arrived: Kalkoura, from Plymouth, at 8.30 a.m.

Wellington, Tuesday.—Arrived: Hinemoa, e.s., from Auckland.

Melbourne, April 23.—Sailed, last night Botomahana, for tee Blutf.

ARRIVAL OF THE KAIKOURA.

She Brings Stalls and 364 Passengers,

Wkllinqtok, this day.—The R.M. steamer Kttikonra arrived at midnight. Her passage occupied 45 days, caused principally through the vessel having the misfortune to loae two blades of her propeller." She left London on March 12 and Plymouth two days later, and made the bent record (4 days 3 hours 20 minutes) to Teneriffo, The day after leaving a propeller blade was lost. The Cape was reached on April 4, and there a diver replaced the blade, and she started again. Two days • later, when three days out, another blade was lost TheKalkouradidnotoallatHobart She brines 361 passengers, including 180 Govern ment immigrants for all ports. One death oc curred on voyage; otherwise all are well on board* The emigrants by the Kaikoura are dis tributed as follows: Wellington, 21; Auckland, 42; Nelson, 13; Canterbury, 31; Ctago. 35; Hawke's Bay, 12; Invercarsill, 6: Marlborough, 2 ; Taranaki, i ; and Westland, 5. Passengers for Auckland. —Death on the . Voyage. • v - Tho following are tho passengers by the Kai koura for Auckland :-Second saloon—Mr and Mrs J. Turner, Mr and Mrs J. Young and son Mr and Mr J. J. Clothier and 2 children. Mr and Mrs O'Neill, Misses J. Butler, B. Jackson, N. Jackson, and Young (3), Messrs F. W. Burnett H. Carso, B. Derectsen. 8. Morrison. J. R. Kay, W. H. Russell, and J. Taylor, Mrs M. Hoskins. 3rd Cabin: Mr and Mrs J- Boulden and family, Mr and Mrs G. Bygravo and child, and Mr 6. W. Harvey and wife, Mr and Mrs D. E. Jones and daughter, Mr and Mrs S. North, Mr and Mrs A. Bygrave, Mr and Mrs Laklog and daaghtirs, Messrs J. Herket, M. Hoogan, G. Kaiffmann, G. H. Learning, T. Pannell, J. Stodderd, A. Thompson, E. X. Thompson, K. Thompson, C J. Watkins, MissnsM. Lannig, A. Stahl, and M.-Powell. During the passage Miss E. Powell, a third cabin passenger for Auckland, died.

COMMERCIAL.

Evening Star Office, this day. ME GREENWOOD'S LAND SALE. TirertiSvuß a large attendance at tho sale of AvofflKe Park, held in the Tbeatro Royal, to-dfiyvby Mr R. C. Greenwood, but owing to tho bidding boing confined to a few purchasers, the salo was not so lively aB anticipated. The following were the results of tho sale:— Lotl 113ft6in. 16s per foot; lot 2, 106 ft lOln, Us licDermott: lot 3. 99ft, 13s ; lot i, 99ft, 13s, Browne; lots, 99ft, 13s, Beck; lot 11, 198 ft, 13s; lot 5,113 ft 6in, 10s ; lot 6, 100 ft lOin, 10s; lot 7, 99ft, 10s, Browne. Tho remainder of tho lots are onon for private sale- Messrs O. A. Stevon & Co. oiEered for sale by auction to-day Mrs Sarer's general store, Mount Eden. The best bid was £810 at which flguro it was withdrawn.

Chief Post-office, Auckland.

Mails will Close as under—

This Bay,

For Thamos, per Knterprine, at 5.30 p.ua, Per s.s. Zoalandla as follows I—

For Navigator Islands, .Sandwich Islands, United States of America, Canada, British Columbia, Central and Smith America, and British and Foreign Wont Indies, at 8 p.m For United Kingdom and Continent of Kuropo, at 8 p.m, Money orders, 1 v.m. Roglsterod lottora and newspapers, at 5 p.m. Late (otters, bearing <m extra foe of oix penoe In addition to the postage will bo received by the Mall Agent on board the utatiber up to Die time ol sailing. This mail will bo duo In London on Satur day, Juno 5,1885 THURSDAY, UOth lust. For Waitara and Southorn ports, per Latin Hookh, at 7.10 a.m. vor Friendly Islands, per Sandlly, at 8 a.m. Supplementary mails will ho mado up por Zen landia, ono hour after lior arrival. For Waiwero, To Kara, and Workworth, per Koao Ca«ey, at 10 a.m. For Glsborne, Napior, and Southorn ports, por Manapourl, at 11 a.m. Tor Waitara and Southorn ports, per Galrloch, at 1 p.m. Fu* Thames, por Rotomahana, at 2.30 p.m. '^'or Whltiansrl, Upper Mill, and TairOA, por Glenelpr, at 5 p.m. For Tauranga and Opotlki, por Wellington, at 5 p.m Friday. May 1. ; For Cowoa and Coromandol, por Coromandol, : at I.SO p.m. Saturday, May 2. i For Samoa and Friondly lalands, per Myrtlo, at I 8 a.m. .F«r Fiji, por Arawata, at 5 p.m. , 8. 11. BISS. Chief Postmaster Ohlßf Poßt-Ofßoo. Annklotui

Notices to Correspondents.

iJ, A. Jackson.—ln 1871 tho population of Adon -was estimated at 30,000 In 1881, v census ro turnod it (Including troops and followers) as .35,165. It is one of tho chief fortillml ISrltiuli ooaliiK Btations on tho Eastern highway, and was ao in 187*;. Tho administration of Aden la ■3ubjoot to tho Government of Bombay, and wo havo no information rolutivo to tho llrltlsh rogimonta stationed there in 1876. Indian troops aro chiefly employed In tho garrisons. Aver.—Of course Informal votes aro not counted ' at all. Tho clear majority at tho Mount Albert licensing election was six. ; Subscriber, Kaat-street, -wants to know when ' the Nelson Tram-car Company flrnt Btarted. Perhaps Home reader can give him tho date. '' '3'kumi*.—Your complaint appears a very trivial '■ one.

One Who Has Smelt Powdkr Bkvore.— Hot tor eond yonr suggestions to Mr Gladstone Wo fear that their publication in the Stah ' would not lead to their adoption by him in his negotiation! with Russia. S.D.C.—Bottor apply to tho Vestry ; we aro not in thoir confidence. ; JJmma Verney.—The matter is not one for nowspaper discussion. /• ■

meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

April 28,1885... v Opera House—" London Assurance," 8 pm. Roolamation—Woodycai's Cirous, 8 p.m. Newmarket Hall—We3leyan Conversazione, 7.30 p.m. Otahuhn—Holy Trinity Church Promenade Concert, 8 pm. Maionio Hall—United Service Lodge, 7.30 p.m. • United Service Hotel—Meeting of Rugby ' Football Association, 8 pm. Devonport Hall—Music and Waxworks, 7.30 p.m. . . Newton Protestant nail—Professor Hugo, 8 p.m. St. John's Woßloyan Church. Ponsonby— Lecture on "India," by Rev..H.'Haigh. 7.30 P.m. .. .. Intending Members of Auckland Collage and Grammar School Klflo Corps, Grammar Sohool, 7.30 p.m.

Births. BROOMHALL.-On April 2-C at her roeidonao, Symonas-»troet,thowifeof Andrewßroomhall of a son (still born). GOW.—On April 2t, at Stanley-street, Arch Hill, the wife of John D. Gow of a son.

Marriages.

PHILSON-ELLISON.-At St. John's Churoh, Napier, on April 23, by Rev. De Birds Hovill Matthew Thomas PhilFon to Catherine Jane youngest daughter of William Ellison, Esq., of Napier.

Deaths. COOKE.—On April 28, at Devonport, Anno Btormer, the beloved wife of Corbett William Cooko; in her 66th year. Private interment. GRACE.-On April 25, at his rosMenoe, ChapeJ street, Thomas Grace; aged 41 years. May be rest in peace.

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

For the cauno that looks assistance, For the wrong that needl resistance, For the future in the distance, And tho good Cut wo can do.

UNKNOWN

The Government defence measures) wkile making a tremendous pretence of vigour, are characterised by a spirit of cheese-paring which may render the whole ' scheme abortive, and really make the battery constructed at

the North Head a danger instead of a*| protection to the city. In all the other colonies it has been recognised that the backbone of-the defence scheme must be formed by a well-drilled permanent force. Volunteers are admirable in their place, and even Militia-men may be made useful, but soldiering is a busi ness in itself, and men who work at it must be paid and trained. It is, more over, far more profitable, in an English community where the productive value of labour is high, to pay for men who are skilled in their calling than to dis organise business by the creation of a force alike costly and in competent. The Government should have not a whit less than 250 well-drilled men in permanent ser vice at each of the four chief ports in the event of war. These men cannot be difficult to get; the colony literally teems with men who have seen service, and although many of these are past fighting age, there must be plenty of them in the prime of life who are willing to serve undor the colours again. Maoris also make splendid troops for fighting behind entrench ments, and it is worth consideration whether a contingent could not be thus utilised. For persistent industrial em ployment the natives are useless, but they have a genius for lighting, and garrison duty accords witli their habits of life. An addition of 100 strapping young Maoris to the European force at each of the ports would be an acces sion of strength not to be despised, and they would relieve an equal num ber of citizens, who might be better employed.

The attitude of the Ministry towards the Volunteer movement is also sin gularly discouraging if the Government are really in earnest about the work of defence. While incurring the expense of embodying the Militia, they have given little encouragement to the spontaneous and independent action of young men who are willing to place themselves under military instruction voluntarily. The Premier wet-blan keted the enthusiasm of those who were moving for the formation of corps by hinting that they would be expected to find themselves in clothing and bear all the expenses. Why should they do this ? Mr Stout answers that it would be very patriotic. Perhaps so, but is it not sufficiently patriotic for men to give their time and services gratuitously, when the majority of the community are doing nothing? An order compelling volunteers to put their hands into their own pockets for equipment is prohibi tory to many young men. They havo not the means, even if they were will ing to make such a sacrifice. Every encouragement should be extended to Volunteer officers and others to strengthen their corps and to form new companies. The capitation ought to be liberal, and measures must be adopted to make the service a reality and not a sham. There is no need for expensive uniforms. The newly-formed corps will act wisely if they adopt some simple dress which will serve as a tem porary unilorm. But proficiency in drill and the use of fire-arms ought to be rigidly enforced by strict regulations. All efficient Volunteers would admit the necessity of this, and conform willingly if their services received proper recognition. At present the periodical gunnery practices, that are indispensable to efficiency, entail very serious expense to the officers and men, which they have no right to bear.

Although we have strongly depre cated panic, it would be flying to the other extreme to lull ourselves into a false security. The danger in the event of war Is not only imminent but serious, and we are yet totally unprepared to make a successful resistance. The fort, unless well garrisoned by a force of thoroughly-drilled men will, as we have said, not only prove useless in resisting an attack, but may actually be turned against us. Its garris.oll must also be supported by n body of troops numerous enough to prevent a landing. The Go vernment cannot be too strongly urged to press on their measures for the attain ment of these objects, without which' there can be no real security to life and property in the only too probablo event of war.

The British War Vote.

The 11 oh ho of Commons, without a division, has passed tho war voto of elovon millions sterling asked for byMrflladstono, after an oxhautitivo and spirited speech from that voteran statesman. Thoso ill-iuformod and viulontly prejudiced pcoplo who have been asserting that tho English Cabinot were pursuing a weak, vacillating, and peaco-at-any-prieo policy in tho prcaont gravo crisi3 ought, now to Imvo tlioir minds thoroughly di:;ibi!soi of such idons. Mr Qlndrtoiio'ij attitudo in tho present, dioputu with Russia, aa dieclutod by his address, is at onro vigorous, patriotic, and dignified—worthy in every way of his own roputation and ot tho groat country ho represents. Tho integrity of Afghanistan, and tho honour and prestige of England aro to bo main tained, and failing Russian compliance with this programme, tho British sword will leap from tho scabbard to onforco it. At tho eumo lime, ovory means compatiblo with honour h boing tried to effect a peaco ful settlement, and. though not specifically reported in the tolographic Bummary of his speech, wo have no doubt that Mr Glad stone has gone sn far as to propose arbitra tion. If Russia is a semi-barbarous Power, Britain is tho most advanced and en lightened, and her statesmon must not forget that the eyes of all civilised co mtries ■are constantly turned upon her for example and inspiration. Hence an English states man would fail in his duty who did not sock by every legitimate means to keep the hell-hounds of war firmly in hand. Tho report of a second battlo, in which the Russians were dofeated with the loss of a thousand men; reads very like a canard. There is, however, no inherent improba bility in it. From what we knowof Russian policy, it is not unlikely that Gonoral Komaroff has long ago received orders to continuo his advance, doapito tho parleying which is still proceoding, aud he may" again havo come into collision with the Afghans, with a result not quite so favourable to Russia as the affair at Panjdeh. After the last-named engagement the Afghans retired on Herat, and there has been sufficient time for the Russian troops to have marched unopposed to the walls of that city, and if they were so rash as attempt to storm it with an insufficient force their repulse with heavy loss would be completely ex plained. Further news on the subject of the reported hostilities will be anxiously awaited, for if Russia has committed a second glaring breach of faith, war will certainly follow.

France and the New Hebrides

A somewhat peculiar statement was made n the House of Commons on sth March lwith reference to the much-talked-of annex ation of the New Hebrides by France. Mr Gladstone, replying to a question, said that tho engagement between Fran ceand England to maintain the neutrality of,the New Hebri des still remains in force. There had, ho said, "been no proposal that France should assume the sovereignty of the New Hebrides, unless on terms satisfactory to the Australian colonies/ Jf these words mam anything. tijoy mouli that Uiltc hud boon ■■.: propo&ii made to hand "-cv jjii'so islands to France

oil torms which t!;o French' Government, or Mr Gladstone, or »me other por hoii, tfonceiTCcl to ba " satisfactory to the AttSituUud clouitu;." ijhoald such be the case, it is imperative that these colonies should bo made acquainted wjth the terms, and have a voice on tho subject of how far thoy are satisfactory, for it has been generally believed here that, no arrangement would be satisfactory which gave France possession of that group

of islands. Tho Now Caledonian oolopteta nover cease to urge upon the French "Go vernment the necossity for annexing the New Hebrides, and only the other week the local papers at Noumea told tho Government to "pay no attention to tho ridiculous agroemont with Britain," but au'iex tho group at onco., Tho French Govornmont havo so far re spoctod the understanding with Great Britain, and have, indeed, inflictod aeevoro rebuff on the Now Calodonian colonists by ordering them to stop tho importa tion of Now Hebrides labour into tho colony; but it is ovident that they cannot always resist tho pressure, brought to bear upon them, and at any time wo may hoar that Franco and England are In treaty for tho future disposal of that im portant group of islands, or that France, taking advantago of English troubles olae wlioro, has quiotly annexed thorn.

Sir Goorgc Grey is expected from Kawau tonight.

Tho markot nppoara to bo drugged at present with a vory inferior class of 801 l and BlockVwax vestas. They aro hard to strike, in igniting chips of the phosphorus aro invariably thrown off, to tho danger of coinbustiblo material, and when tho waxen Btom of tho match ia cast away it smouldors for a short time It behoves housowivos and tho public generally to boware of this dangorous samploof vostas.

A mooting of tho Soamon'a Union con vened for last ovoning in connoction with tho Zoalandia tronblo was adjourned till this ovoning, ponding rocoipt of information from Sydnoy an to tho torms upon which tho stoamcv sailed. In courso of a desultory discussion memlxirs oxprossedan inclinution to adopt oxtremo measures in ordor to prevent tho Zealandm from loaving tho port with noil-Union men.

Tho following is a list of tendors received by 15. M. Watt, architect, for a rosidenco in Clovoland Road, Parnell:—Ellingham, £1,393; Julian, 01,370; Pollard, £1,302; Kay, .€1,353; Upton, £1,315; Sakoy and Symo, £1,287 ; Rognoll and Jones, £1,248 ; Leijjli Bros., £1,247; Smith and Rowo, £1,22;!; Brabazon, £1,101; Stewart and Co., £1,180; Davis nnd Evan, £1,185; Burns and Konoally, £904.

A boy was running down Groy-Btroet this morning wlion ho was savagely attackod by two doga, The brutes bit him repoatedly boforo ho nucceodod in making his oscapo.

A tologram from Hamilton today statea that Mr Coaton, contractor for the first section of tho Trunk Railway, will sign tho nocessary paper today. The plans for tho next contract from this end of the lino aro oxpeoled to arrive vory shortly from Wellington. Wo understand that it will cover tho distanco between tho ter mination of the prosont contract and To Kuito.

There aro no lo's than s.iven vohhcls at tho wharves cither discharging or about to dipchaTffC lat'L'o caruoo? of gruin Thoy in clude the schooners Kenihvnrlh, Waitonmtn, Wolcomo briganfino Norn, barques Wild Wave and Nntero at tliu Qucun stteot Wharf, and tho brigantino Stanley at tho Railway Wharf. Tho cargoes of thoHO voesols, along with largo consignmonts received per Union Company's stoameM, bring tho grain now in port up to an un usually largo quantity.

It has beon found that wooden blocks sot on end in concroto bear tho wharf traffic exceedingly wol), Workmon are now em ployed in laying a fronh lot down over a largo spaconear tho end of tho Quecnstroot pior, and it in likely that thoy will shelly tnko tho placo of tho asphalt at present uwd further up, whoro great pools of wator aro collectod with every shower of rain.

During tho storm last night, a yacht wont ashoro on tho rocks at Mount St. Mary, and was smashed to pieces.

Tho Harbour Board agrood to tho recom mondation of its Works Committee that leavo of absonco should bo given to Mr I). E McDonald altortho adjustment of Mophts Winstono and Connolly's accounts, but de clined to allow him threo months' salary after that dato,. as ho had already beon given six months' notico.

School holidays formod tho subject of a disousMion at tho meeting of tho City Schools Cominitteo last ovoning, and resulted in tho adoption of a motion requesting tho Board of Education to consider tho advisability of abolishing as ouch March 17th, April 23rd, and Novombor 30th, known as St.

Patrick's Day, St. Geoi-j,'o's Uay, and St. Androw'n Day, thcao not boinj; public holi days. This will probably meet tho views o! many wlio bolievo that tho holidays at present granted are by far tuu numerous.

Last ovoning Kov. Henry llaigh (roturnod missionary from India) gave an intorosting and instructive lecture on " Now India," in thoGriiftonltoad Wosloyan Church. There was a fair attendanco, presided ovor by tho Row J. Wallis. Tho locturer in an cloquont manner dwelt on tho groat rovolution that had beon accomplished in India by tho in troduction of tho English language, and urged tho audience to uinrcnpod missionary effort, pointing out that tho hopo of India lay in its ovangclisation by Christianity. At tho conclusion a hoarty voto of thanks was accorded Mr Haigh on tho motion of Kov. S. Griffith, seconded by Key. J. Whowoll. Tho collection was on behalf of Indian missions.

Mosbto B. Tonks and Co. sold to-day tho following privileges of tho Otaln.hu Racing Club :—Grand Stand booth, £15 ; pur chaser, Mr Morrison. Refreshment booth, £3 10s, Mrs Mooney. Cards, i's, Mr Win. Adams.

At Blenheim, John Roso, ti lad who pleaded guilty to obtaining » gun by falso pretoncos, was sontonced to six months' im prisonment, Justine Richmond remarked that although thoro was sorno question raided aa to prisoner's sanity, ho appoarod to bo a bud boy who hud mado a wrong Blurt in liff, and would oomo to some mi« chiuf if ho did not turn lmck, 0

As tho scow Chopt was going fhrough tho Swing Bridgo at tho Orowa on Saturday evening, tho captain of tho vossol slipped oil' tho bow into tho tido, which was running strong at tho time. Ho was immediately drawn under tho vessel, but upon ono of his hands appearing above tho water attempt ing to grasp something, it was instantly Hoizcd hold of by Fredorick Sidwell, who wae holping tho scow through tho opening, and tho captain was safely got on board. Thcro was groat risk of his being crushed botween tho Vessel and tho bridge, thoro being only room for tho scow to pass through. Tho bridgo boing built at an angle with the curront, makos it vory awk ward to vosscls coming in or out. Tho captain, whoso namo is Charles Hanson, Was unuble to swim.

The hearing of the charge against Muller occupiod the attention of tho Bonch yester day for a considerable time. The prisoner, I a native of Germany, was employed by tho Auckland Tobacco Company as a cigar makor, but left his omploymont in March last in consequence of a reduotion in tho rate of wages. Subsoquontly 42 boxes of cigars wore missing from tho store room, and as prisoner had sold several boxes of cigars to various hotelkeepers, and othof boxea wore found in his bedroom, he was arroßtod by Sorgeant Clarke on the charges. Xho circumstantial evidence was. nearly complete, although no evidence was given to show that prisoner was the: poison who got the cigars through tho barred. windows of tho cigar store at Beach Road. Mr Napier dofended, and.mado a vigorous' defonco, showing, but not to tho satisfaction of tho Bench (Messrs Hurst and MacDonnell), that the charge of breaking and entering could cot be sustained. Prisoner was fully committed for trial, but bail was allowed—himself in £100, and two sureties in £75 each.

Our own correspondent wires as follows regarding Mr Sheehan's mooting at Taur anga on Monday night:—"During a temporary lull in the questions, one of the more daring of Mr Kelly's supporters (who were present in force) jumped up ana tabled a motion, of which the following is a copy :—' That this meeting thanks Mr Shoehan for Ms address, but regrets that he has been so ill-advised to advance himself as a candidate, and deprecates hi 3 candida ture against Mr Kelly, in whom this meet ing has entire confidence as a fit and proper person to represent them in Parliament.' The daring character of the thing took the meeting by surprise, and at first it did not realise tho exact meaning of the proposi tion. The Chairman was called upon to read the resolution, and on this occasion every word was listened to amidst profound silenco. Up to that point the meeting had been orderly and decorous, but now a perfect storm of groans, hisses, ! and uproar ensued, which lasfad for some minutes. Mr Shsohan's friends were now put- upon Uioii mottle, and as (joon as emu of their number couid obtain a hearing', lie tabled a ir.ution oi unboundedoonfidoocc ,in Mr Shechun. Judgiag frora tho boister ous manner in which it wua received, had it gone to tho muoiiing I foe! ouiiS-iont it would nave been carried. At this crieis Mr Sheehan camo to the rescue, and with ad mirable tact pointed out that at tho present stage of the candidature either motion would be impolitic. His counsels pre vailed, and with a hearty vote of thanks for the address, the meeting, now completely reatored to order, broke up,"

The Circus tent, which was lowered yesterday for repairs, could not bo eroctcd in the evoning owing to tho northerly gale, and consequently the performance div not tako place. A jßrst-clasa programme is, however, announced for this evening.

Tho timo for receiving applications for the New Zealand Exhibition in the Fine Art Section and Home Industry Branch closes to-morrow, the 30th April. Intond ing oxhibitors had better be in timo.

Mr Hazard, gunsmith, hao at preaont on exhibition at his shop a most intorosting ourio in the shape of a piece of metal showing all tho stages in tho manufacture of tho barrel of a fowling-pioeo. At one end aro threo slondor bars of wrought iron, a little higher up thoy run into a twist," and as tho oyo glances highor and higher along tho surface they are soon to run moro and more closely together until tho threo strands of metal become completely fused. Then comes tho roughly mod portion of tho cylindrical barrol, then a smoothly filed portion, and finally tho browned, mottled, and polishod work which is tech nically known as " laminated Damascus." It forms tho last finishing touch to tho barrel of the modern fowling-pieco. Those who are curious in such mattors will find tho oxhibit to well repay inspection.

Tho Livo Curio Exhibition in Quoen-stroat lias been well patronised during tho week. Tho Tom Thumb entire horso is a boautiful littlo animal notwithstanding hia diminu tivo proportions ; ho is docilo and playful, nnd exhibits a fondness for children. The cow with five horns is a remarkable phenomenon, and, with othor attractions, will repay a visit to MrWyburd's collection of living curiositios.

At a meeting of tho Homo Bay Football Club, held on Monday evoning in tho Bay iiold School, Homo Bay, officers wore elected and preparations made for tho coming soason.

To the Editor : Sir, — I beg leavo to correct an idea which exists in many people's minds with rogard to tho treatment that patients receive in tho Auckland Hospital, and who speak of that institution, and of tho mannor in which it is conducted, in torms by no means complimentary without any oxporienco of what transpires there. I havo had occasion to visit that Hospital often during tho last sovoa weeks, and 1 remarked from my first visit tho un divided attention that tho nurses paid to all thoir patients. Tho mothor of a family could only equal it, and tho residont doctor attends more than onco when ho finds his patient in a critical position, which is, considering tho number ho has to attond to, worthy of honourablo mention. I visited many Hospitals in London, Paris, Brussols, Vionna, Buda Poet, Bucharest, Tillis, and Constantinople, and I';can say Auckland Hospital is second to none of them, but is conducted in a manner that shows as much wisdom as could bo desired by any considorate inclivi iluul iv this world.—l am, io., Albxanuer CuLLIiN,

Tho last of a series of temperance loctures wan delivered by Mr Capper at tho Thoatro Royal last evening, 'i'hero was a largo attendance, and tho chair was occupied by tho Kov. G. B. Monro. On tho platform woro several clergymen, and a choir of 250 Hand of Hopo children, who sang soveral appropriate hymns. The title of Mr Clipper's lecture was " Koop to tho Kight." It was of an intorosting character, boing illustrated with amusing anecdotes, and a stirring appeal for union in tho temperance movement, with a final appeal for ovcry body to vote for local option. Mr Capper, in referring to tho progress of tomporanco, casually observed that whilo a prize tight brought £00 to tho Theatre doors, such a sum had not been takon dur ing tho wholo of tho Hovcn lecturos. It was not pugilistic exhibitions, howovor, which aided tho causo of tomperanco. During the ovoning Miss Dora Whitloy recited nicoly, "John Bull." At tho closo of tho mooting, a hoarty voto of thanks was pasacd to all who had assisted at tho courso of lectures, and tho mooting closed with prayer. Mr Capper leaves for San Francisco by tho mail steamor to-morrow.

Tho following is tho roport of the Fcmalo l'riflon Clato Brigade- for tho week ending April 2G : Received into Homo, 3 ; left tho Home, i ; remaining in Homo, G. No. of bods given, CO ; No. of moals supplied, 198. Donation!) in food:—Bread: Mra Howio, Mos°.srs Evans, Toandalo, Crowe, and U'addoll. Heat: Mossra Hulmo, Gar rott, Wcode, and Eadio, Donations in clothing: Koyiiolds. Tho Homo is quiet and orderly. Grocorios and vegetables badly ncodod.—A. Hutciiinsoh, matron in charge.

Tho Dock Committee of tho Harbuur Hoard made tho following recommendations at tho meeting yoHorday, in roforonce to tho construction of tho now Calliope Dock:— " That, tho recommendation of Mr Erring ton i* tilling arningoinonta, bo adopted. That the reclamation bo continued oast ward from the Dock to a width of not loss than ,'iOO foot from tho eouthorn boundary of private proper! ich opposito eastern tor initiation of said reclamation. That specification fo.1 machinery bo approved, and that tenders bo invited in Auckland and tho United Kingdom for tho supply of onglnes, pumps, caisson, machinery, etc. That Mr J. Garbling bo appointed Inspect ing Engineer, and that ho rccoivo 2J per cent, on tho accoptod tondor ns romunora tion.

Tho monthly mooting of the Grammar School Board of Governors was hold lato yostorday aftornoon, thoro being prosont: Sir Q. M. O'Rorko (in tho chair), Colonel llaultnin, Messrs Upton and Fenton, and I'rofossora Aldis and lacker. Sir G. M. O'Rorko oxprossed his acknowledgements to tho Board for tho honour thoy had dono him in roolooting him to tho position of Chairman. At tho samo timo ho thought it would bo hotter to appoint a gentleman who would bo ablo to give hia attention to tho dutios during the wholo yoar. Colonel Haul tain and Mr Upton were appointed to oxamino into the insurances of the Board's oatatos and roport thoroon te next meeting, and in tho moantimo tako any stops they may consider necessary. Mr Fonton moved that tho Headmaster bo requestod to roport whether thoro aro any, nnd what, objoctiona ,t) tho adoption of a scheme by wbioh the masters already in tho school may bo promoted when vacancies from time to -time occur, Some discussion occurred on this, motion, Mr Upton snp> porting it on tho ground that it would bo likoly to improve tho teach ing- power in tho school, with which thoro wa? now much dissatisfaction fe t, especially in tho junior ichoel. Teadhers appeared to havo boen appointed mainly on the ground of their possession of an academical dogroo, rather than on tho ground of their capacity to impart instruction. Tho Chairman sup ported' the motion, and agreed that it was most important that tho junior school should be well taught, as it- was tho foundation of the work of tho upper school. After some dis cussion it was agreed to treat euch report as a confidential ono. Tho following committees were appointed i — Finance : The Mayor, Colonel Haultain, and Mr Uptqn, Property: The Chairman, Judge Fenton, and Colonel Haultain. Prizes: The Chairman, Rev. Mr Nelson, Professor Aldis, Professors Aldis and Tucker were added to the committee appointed to con sider tho mode of conducting the school examinations. Several reports from the Headmaster wore ordered to be circulated amongst member?, and considered at next meeting of the Board. Tho consideration of tho question of doaling with the vacant allotments of the Board was also deferred until next meeting,

The last days of Horaco Greeley are said to have been painful in the extreme. After finding that his authority was thwarted at the "Tribune " Office, the " Sun " says :— " He went to a friend's house, but was hustled from there against his pleadings and en treaties to a lunatic asylum, where he coon beat out his poor head against the bars. There were friends who sought for him everywhere, but in vain—friends who would have taken him to their homes and cured him of hia temporary trouble, but the broken-hearted old man was kept in con cealment until he died, Tho entire story of the. .tragedy has not yet been written Some day, for the sake of justice, its sad and terrible details ought to be given to the public."

The musical cantata " Under the Palms " will be repeatod to-morrow (Thursday) evening, in St. Jamee's Hall, by special desire by 'ho United Primitive and other church ohoira. Tho rehearsal last night waa satis factory. Tho choirs will comprise no less than 80 voices, besides harps, violins, and other in etrinncntal accompaniments. Mr Booth will conduct, as on the former occasion.

We would call attention to the salo of Obestei'-ficld, Mount EJen, to be Bold by K. C. (iccouwood, 8-t 1<)0 limit, Vnl<;an i..r.,-ic. to nivirrow, iit noon, T)u; pro-ionj cousiss'a of

I'.hnui J/ iicretio; ric.li iok.ohlc in\i; it i: sub divided info G.> lot.?, iinvini; ''rnui --iiy'., nf •:■; fi>ct oncli by ?, depth of vy;. fort. iov.hl'w i\w ailol mentis front fcho Mount Uo.ikiil iuw.l. *iii? r-ovcr t«en front thu Epjom ,-unl JMnuut: .Allnsrt. lUiad. 'Bubob paiib thy proiiortv liourfy to and from Auckland, from which it its distant about, three miles. Tho tormn aro very easy, only £10 de posit being required on oach lot up to £100, and £20 on each lot o£ £100 or over, ana 10 per cent, in three months; balance may remain at 8 per cent, for three years; discount of 5 por cent, allowed for balanco paid in cash. At 11.30. immediately prior to the above, will be Offered, forfeited shares in the Bright Smile Gold mining Company (Limited).

DEFENCE NOTES.

Ttto North Hoad Formications.

ExcellknT progress continues to be nwdo with tho North Head fortifications, though the number of men engaged thereon has been reduced to 200. On Saturday after noon one of tho 7-inch guns was mounted on the Cheltenham Beach Battery, and it is expeQted that before the end of tho pro oent week all tho guns will be mounted. The magazine, of which thero is one to each gun, aro"also in a state approaching completion. They arc about Keven feet square with a height of eight feet. The entrance will bo secured with heavy wooden doors, with brans fittings, iron hingca, locks, &c , being discarded, in consequenco of the danger from lightning. Tho Point Resolu tion works aro also expected to be com pleted by tho end ot the current week. Captain Taylor and oightoen men of the Armed Constabulary who have been om ployed on road-making at Kawhia for over twelve months past arrived horo by train this morning,and proceeded to North Shoro by ono of tho forry steamers at 10 a.m, Thoy have instructions to remain there to assist in the defence work now proceeding at tho North Head, and to bo drilled. Tho Command of tho Auckland Fortifi cations. Wo have authority for stating that an officer of tho Imperial army has been ap pointed to the command of tho Auckland Harbour defences. His namo has not yet transpired. Barracks at the North Head. A medical man who formerly served in tho Navy lias drawn our attention to the fact that apparently the Defenco authorities havo mado no provision for housing tho troops that may bo required to man tho North Head fortifications in case of a rupture between England and Russia. Our Volunteer corps are composed principally of young men from offices and storo«, and certainly havo not tho stamina of old cam paigners, whoso health is continually under the watchful oyo of the military medical authorities, and who are gradually inurod to hardship,. In caso of any outbreak, these young men would bo requested to tnko the field, and a winter under canvas on tho North Hoad would do far moro harm to their constitutions than half a dozen engagements with a hostile forco. Tho commanding officers of the Auckland Volunteers do not seem to bo impressed with the necessity that exists for a provision for housing the men, having, no doubt, tho old soldiers' sentimental hanker ing after a "tented field," and, besides, thoir quarters will bo comfortable enough. A wooden barrack affording sleoping ac commodation for 100 men could bo erected on tho southern face of tho North Head at a nominal cost, and no doubt if the Govern ment could not soo their way to finding the money, tho building might bo run up by private subscription. Tbe Insurance Companies and War Bisks. Judging from tho unanimity with which local exporters go in for war risks, it in vory evident that our commercial com munity consider an Anglo-Russian war in evitable Tho practiso of having wa risks aa well as a goneral policy on all homoward-bound cartrocs has become quite general during the past fortnight, and a vessel cloaring out for a long voyage with out such precaution boing taken in tho ex ception. Tho rates trj nxod by the local associations in each of tho principal towns of the colony, and endeavours are made by f rebuent quotings to afsimilate them. Tho prosent rate for the Homeward voyago is 30s per cent, for sailing vessels, an 110a per cont.for stoamors. Steamor-bornocargoesto San Francisco and othor American ports are insured at 10s per cent. Island traders even allow tho donger of war to enter into thoir calculations, and effect insurances at a spociol rate, £ per cont. additional per month. Auokland Garrison Artillery. A meeting of persons desirous of forming a Garrison Artillery Corps was held at the Grammar School, Symonds-Btreot, last evening—Major Lusk in tho chair. A tele gram having been read from tho Govorn mont accepting tho services of tho corps, it was rosolved to form an artillery company, to be callodtho AucklundGarruon Artillory Corps, and to enrol up to 100. Tho regula tion height was (ixod at sft Gin. Forty-eight men woro sworn in, and a committeo was appointed to wait upon gentlemen likely to become ofliccrs, and to rocommend names of inotnbors as non-commisaionod officers. It wim also docidod to mako application for tho uso of tho Drill-ehcd for drill purposes. Tho Naval Estimates. Xho Naval Estimates for ISSS-86 show that during that period tliero will bo in Her Majesty's Dockyards building and complet ing for sea, 33 ships, classed thus: —Eleven ironclads, 5 protected ships, 4 partially protected, 2 despatch vessels, 3 steel torpedo cruisers, 5 composito gun vcseols, 2 stool gun and torpedo vessol?, and 1 stoam mooring lighter. This will form an ad ditional tonnago of 16,714 tone Jto bo built this year, of which tho ironclads take 10,510 tons. 01 thcßO 11 ironclads—tho Collingwood 0,100 tons, the Edinburgh 0,150 tons, tho Imperiouse 5,000 ton.?, and the Warspito 5,000 tons, aro to bo com pleted, 5 are to be considerably advanced, and 2 aro to bo begun at Portsmouth. The lmperiouso is to bo provided with engines by Messrs Mandsloy, tho Warspite by Messrs John Perm and Sons. Of tho ship building work to bo built by contract, thero is sot down one armoured, the Bonbow, which will bo G,OCO tons when completed, and 16 unarmoured, of which there will bo 2 despatch vossols, tho Surprise and Alacrity; 2 stool torpedo cruisers, the Scout and Foarlefs; I composite gun voasol, 4 now gunboats which aro not yet ordored ; 4 first-class, and 2 second-class torpedo boats. Thoro willthusbo nnaddition to Her Majesty's navy of 9,488 tons, made by contractors on the Thames, Tyno, and other placos outsido tho Government dockyards. It must bo montioncd that 23 additional vessols, of ( 7,588 tons, aro expected to ' bo completed by March of next year, and sot. down undor this head os not yet orderod — namely, 2 iron-clad s, 5 bolted cruisors, C steol torpedo cruisers, and 10 first-class torpedo boats. New Mode of Harbour Defenco. The United States Government has acquired one more curiosity of warfare by purchasing tho new and wonderful monster which Mr Ericsson has juat constructed at his own dxpenso for tho purposo of illus trating ■ his views of harbour defence. Briefly, that voteran inventor believes in tho efficiency of submarine artillory in Bmall, cheaply-built vessels, as the best, protection against ironclads..' The gun carried under water is the main factor; the vessel is merely tho gun carriage. Hie' model vessel, tho Destroyer, has coet 120,000 dollars, and is 130 feet long, 17J wide, and 11 deep. Her bow is protected by heavy inclined armour plates, placed transvorsoly, and backed by thick timbers. ' Within the iron hull an in termediate arched iron deck extends from stem to stern; under this is the powerful engine, and there also are the crew during action. Undor the iron deck and tho in clined armour of the bow ia a 16-inch gup, 30.feet long; it carries a projectile 25 feet long, weighing 1,450 pounds, in cluding an explosive charge of 300 pounds of gun cotton. This gun is near tho bottom of tho yesdol, and its muzzle paffes through an opening in tho stem. A valve,' opened and shut by steam power, covers this muzzle, and when it is raisod tho in rushing water is checked by an inner valve whichj is strong enough to hold it, but is itself easily carried away by tho tremendous projectile aa it leaves the bore. An inner sea valve is sacri ficed for each shot. The theory of the vessel is that on account of its thick armour it can be safely brought within a range of 300 feet, at which distance pro jectiles may be effectively discharged. The projectiles are exploded by a percussion firing pin as soon a3 the enemy's hull is struck, and of course when the hull is shattered the ironclad sinks. Remember ing the great share Ecrissonhad in develop ing the ironclad, his opinions an entitled to respectful consideration, wild as they may appear to the first blush. Sydney, this day. The whole of tho defensivo measures for tho protection of Port Jackson aro com ploted, including submarine torpedoes in tho western channel. Defence Works and Volunteering In Canterbury. Christohuucii, this day. The defence works at Lyttelton aro being pushed forward as fast as possible, the men working night and day. At a meeting of tho membors of Boating Club? !n«.t nighf, it was resolved to form a i-ilie corps, and seventy two feigned as vrill j ing to join. At a meeting hold at Woolston, now Ohristouuroh, last night, it was resolved to take ytopa to form a rifle corps, A meeting is to bs held in Chrietchwreh J to-night for the purpose of forming an Irish ' Volunteer Corps.

• Messrs B. Tonks and Co. will hold a sale of beautiful terra cotta ware atnbon to-morrow The goods, which are of a novol oharacter are —«j n»> yinw. at the sale-room.

THE ANGLO-RUSSIAN CRISIS

The British Government and Colonial Troops.

(Received April 29—11.30 a.m.)

London, April 28.

The New South Wales contingont havo accepted service anywhere thoy may be required. They will probably be brigaded with tho Guards. The English Govern ment are greatly pleased with these open offers.

BRITISH WAR VOTE PASSED.

Strong Speech by Mr Gladstone.

The Prince of Wales sis Field

Marshal

[BY OABLB.-COPYRIGHT.]

London, April 28,

In the Houso of Commons last night, Mr j Gladstono urged the adoption of the extra ordinary vote of credit of £11,000,000, in a most powerful speech on the Anglo-Russian situation, in which he dwelt strongly on the necessity for England being prepared to carry out, to the utmost extent, the pledge of support which had boon accorded by tho Government to tho Ameer of Afghan istan. Mr Gladstone added, however, that notwithstanding tho preparations which were being mado, Her Majesty's Govern ment were striving by all the means in their power to bring about an amicable, but at the same time honourable, settlement of the difficulty. Tho vote of credit was after wards passed by the House, without a

division

In view of tho possibility of war, Field Marshal His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales is returning from Ireland at once.

ANOTHER BATTLE REPORTED.

Alleged Russian Defeat-One Thousand Killed. London, April 28. Persistent rumours are afloat that a second engagement botween tho Russians and Afghans has taken place, and that the Russians were defeated with a loss of 1,000. Withdrawal of Troops from the Soudan.

Cairo, April 28. In pursuance of instructions from the War Office, preparations are being made for the withdrawal of tho British forces from the Soudan. New South Wales Troops for India.

Los vox, April 28,

The "Daily News" hopes that the courageous patriotism of New South Wales in offering tho services of their contingont to go to India will be imitated. The cost of the contingent, should they be transferred to India, will be borno by New South Wales.

Sydney, April 28,

The Government received a telegram this aftornoon from Sir Saul Samuol, tho Agent-General of Now South Wales, announcing that tho British Government had accepted tho offer of the of tho Now South Wales Soudan'contingent for employment in India, should circum stances render it necessary to withdraw tho British troops from Egypt.

FRANCO-EGYPTIAN DIFFICULTY.

(BY CABLE—COFVKIGHX.)

London, April 27,

In Iho House of Commons today, Lord Edmund Fitzniaurico, Under-Secretary for Foroign Affairs, stated that the "Bosphore Egyptien" difficulty is on tho point of boing settled on a basis satisfactory to England, France, and Egypt.

TRUNK RAILWAY CON STRUCTION.

Tho Contraot Signed.

[by telmrapii—own correspondent.]

Hamilton, this day. Mb Coates, contractor for the first section of tho Trunk Railway, signs the bonds to day, and work will be commenced next week.

MINING NEWS.

Success (Coromandel),— For the past week the work of connecting the two levels has boen carried on and is completed. In diiving north on tbe reef there was about 12ozs of the usual class of specimen gold' mot with. The gold is not so heavy as it was lower down,but there is a hanging-wall vein carrying loose gold that will junction with the main reef farther ahead, when some heavier dabs will be looked for.— Petbb Beid.

The Increase in the Price of Meat.

(To the Editor.)

Sin,; —An anonymous adveriisemenfc'ln last night's Si'AR states that the price of mutton is to be raised 20 or 25 per cent. It pur po ts to be''by order of the President of tho Auckland Butchers' Association"; but who is tho President, and why has he not the courage to sign his name ? Again, wb,o are the butchers belonging to the Associa tion ?■ If some one will let the public know their names, then consumers like myself can deal with those who are not in the Association, and who presumably will not raiso the price of mutton. The non-asso ciation butchers will therefore have-their custom largely increased, and the propo'sad "ring" will be soon broken dowij.; Another very pertinent question at the'presen't time is, Why has not tho price of beef been lowered? The Association■ butchers may plead a slight advance In the price of sheep as tho justification of their present action ; but are thoy awaro that there has been a corresponding fall in the. price of cattle during the last'few months? If mutton goes up a penny, then I say beet should como down by the' fiamo figure. We want no "corners" in provisions, and with,: sufficient publicity there will be none.— Yours, etc., No Monopoly.

Alexander Lamb, carter, filed a petition in bankruptcy this afternoon.

Intelligence was received in town yester day afternoon that four Auckland law students have passed the final law examin ation, viz., Mr 0. Nicholson (who is serving his articles with Mr E. A. Mackechnie), Mr R. L. Skeen (who is with Messrs Hughes and George), Mr C. Z. Clayton (of Messrs Besketh and Richmond's office), Mr Kerr (MrW, Thome), and the Rev. Mr Killen, Presbyterian clergyman of Whangarei. This is not the first instance in New' Zealand of a clergyman leaving the study of the "Law and the Prophets" for the study of law and its profits. Mr 0. Nicholson, it is unde-stood, stands second on the list for the entire colony, and will be the recipient of a silver medal. Mr _ Skeen had previously passed the, preliminary examination for the B.A. degree,' New Zealand University, and some years ago was at the head of the list in the Senior Ciril Service examination for the colony. It may interest many of our renders- to learn that at the recent law examination, Mr Farquhar Macrae, formerly | headmaster of the Auckland College and j Grammar School also passed. For the past j throe or four years Mr Macrae has been , reading law in the oliitia of Messrs Siuv- j Wright and Stout, of Unatdia. i The best iuvestment offering to the j thrifty. Eight ;j..r ci.ul. ou Uiuir vvcoklysavingo j oi ii,t> bhilliug and upwuuls.-ludustrial and Providont. Building Society, Qneen-strect, corner of Vulcan Lane. Get rules and list of directors. —George Fraser, Manager, • Cheapest books and stationery in New Zealand to be had atH. White's, stationer, next to Bank of New Zealand, Queen-street.—[Advt.

THE SOUDAN WAR.

MARINES EMBABK Efti ; fti! ENGLANDT POfi (REUTEB^Tto OaAMi) r

(Received 16th, 12.30 \^S SUAKIM, April 2S V "'- Thk Marias o ffi ba^ BS f2^ day en roiUe to England, ■' ■• It has been decided that the 12 '■'■ shall only be proceeded 'rtth «f Wolle, about 20 mileV'ktt!^ Berber. • •;■,■ ~,,, m~*n,<k i

SERIOUS RAILWAY ACCIDENT.

Ak accident oocurred.thiamornW^ the purlieus o£ the AucklaidS^ Station whereby an elderly nfo *?' Joseph Bro,vnh«dhia left collar^ 2 broken, and a severely contused WOD P ! flicted upon the baekof hipheaiVt"' sharp cut on the left side of th 9 hS,' ! wounded man is a carpenter «J7»:' one of the railway McPherson and Hoes •S, ?,"««tt contract for the some waggons for the S^ i It appears that shortly after kl! '■ o'clock he left the workshop »& ! pose or other,, and he was J&EgHg S°y umu COrDer of tho m^rll® which abuts upon the rails T«J3& roadway, when the 10.40 M n ?SV& hunga came dashing down unonli ™;»* i the lerel line. AlthoughT, X whistled as usual after I&|S£sP man's house on this fidetfSfi* Bay, Brown was evident >P* of its approach, and: yet d rifc^ it when he turned the (xmM^ driver, Honry Cox, had only t®& one sharp whistle from tha mhl 1^ was down upon the unfertßtaS^ end of the buffer plank «» the left shoulder and hurled himTv with great force some ten or twdK I He fell heavily with hi hfe the jail, and in paWai/jcgW of the cow-catcher inflicted the wS ! the back and side of the hiainffiSS! copiously from the head, and BoiSS ; bespattered on the window andWff offic^. The engine was stopped aff while Messrs Cleave, PatmerianaoftS!,^ ning out from the office.rarrMa'nto'lS ineido. Through tho telephiSs. ' for medical assistance yi m epefflftt ■ patohed. Dr. Coom, of-SeiiSK ; the first to arrive, and ho was t£Sz five minutes' interval byir. Ehjjsoi,, fi« ' gentlemen bathed and fitifclsd'sfoT '■ cranial wounds, and thenk!dtisfi conveyed to the Hoepital follWKf : ment. Brown is said to be a^atSjl. of age, and resides, in,,Bi^fflja> off Grey-Btrcet. He, has '*i':in|S i grown-up family. . The . tmt-Z the acQident occurred Ir-teKT gerous, and in the interest*,'bi nk should be made secure as poon-aja^t It is easily accessible from the TMtIE mere poet and rail fence witiopenpijL here and thoro forming ha piily^ij^ One neednot wonder ) therefote,fiiifa( the vigilance of the clerksfTnj^K '; children are frequently foundLdffitS and playing about the rSlfc'Sgsjfp: i We learnt from the -HofpiWifej, afternoon that Brown-is, copjS 'ill i progreesing favourably toiPMdjißdjm No further injuries lave l»eß:S^' upon him. ■ ■-i 'j-.-2i_,'.;:.

MASONIC INSTALLATION.

,-j». : ,kf i; #:. The annual installation pf lOJtfwEtyr: Albion, 2003, 8.C., tMkpW4w«lg* room, Devonport, lost everaif.*; Itam a large attendance of ■ bretoa prwcit and the visitors included tteJjitikt Grand Lodge of Englan|,^«Sjffli ,; W. Loddor. Tho ftorahipfßl'lfecnioi officers of Lodges WaitemAtMJpsjpWi B C, Ara, 1,C,, andßfcAn<Wißn|fe I sonby, S.C.jWerealsopreeenfcpSiisilpil ;| visitors from AustraliaaiidtijSontli. to ! A. W. Gardner, th6reti:mgsy.M,,Mtaiii Installing Master, and h a'iwtfcp sive manner duly installed: Brp. M. lirat D.P.G.M. of tho'SSiidi^CUutttwn. 1: tho chair of King,.'Solomon..".'. 'Mlmb attendant ceremonwe, Bro.^iccoHifW* ; his officere as foHowqi-8r0..8. ■■Votf, S.W. r Bro. J. Enoxi'W.i'Bw.^l Brown, Treasurer; Bra,irßaigas,■*»" tary; Bro. J, Mays, BJ>.; Bra, 0, Bill?, ; J.D.; Bro. F. Welle,l4! Bra,' S;]fm Tyler; Brosß, DnderanaJ.SiiMjßteMi, Tha ceremony was conducted itLantop sive manner throughout, and at to ot a ihe Lodge was closed in th». wins! wss The proceedingsthenparfook titbtmn^ nature, and several WaßonM ; {wW honoured.and respondedSSpilri Wade in proposing thei-JwgMgffi.l installed .Master,. ■V^ifWßf'l E raise to his wors,;ms ijftgijKi ehalf of Masonry, to wii;*!™; replied in aneatspMohii^flffißWj "Auld Lang Syne*,mjW§§B| numerous v&itinir tethraflwHT

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"London Asmuwft"'1 . H "London A^njuWr,' thocaW^H Boucicault's succesacs, *»*^jM*H which his fiosi morlm B bably rest, was performed W"{MS H and company beforean 03t*JenLfFlLji. H evening. Miss de Gref j; oE »M|K■ r6le of Lady Gay Spanker. *f^B was the conventional n%fShSEfc ■ most" charming porteyal«««MWJM Nimrod. All the el««r B character with which; ;^3|pW!B adorned the part jtcti i *;*Vrj uHJ with ara-tic skill- '^'JfjJrfflHf de ■• Grey, the F^.^S^i'E' occupied by Mr, W'' "• '& ■ Daale, iacored W^^&SiJiti ■ the season the gentlajnan ™.Wjiß parts for which times hia acting but in Dazzle M was Jfjai proved f»Hy (he part. The use of "^gSlil ever, is an in no vatioOi jfJsSy(M Hi dispensed with.' 1^ to °I3fSt*H of Mr Hilton bow .«wttH'fiSß ful study, and-hia'mato'JE^sgipj excellent. Mr ?^^mM a ' capital piece pi; "JsSSMISpM and Mr J. P. West :.wj!Sl«|« rdle of bluff old Mm ?•*»■ home was very amusiDgMpSl^M his conception f,op;| traditional one. ■ I(SS» W painstaking and «P» bl?'Sii hande charming ffi**&S&M a praiseworthy were very Assurance " will b«P Mffif«B[ nnd to-morrow riramatiwtion of "Wpß produced fw-thoM«»J^i'B "Tne This powerful Mflfflji Mr Bobßrt BuchananJ?StfSpP«B for performance h Jor | yMv g «p| Auckland to -.morro? a 3 n^m created a JByg^B has been produoed,--BB«. prove a trump, <*?J"^«:iSHbl Uiss de Grey's O"g9*«Hß achieved great ■ j«§h^B It is .spoken of as tofIJMJdM gross exaggeration «J«,jjfi« skill ) uptorecon«h^¥^M precedes the fall.of theffl r tS«W tions a» stnkiDftjM^^rfm evenly and ff«!'SM|B Mis, de Grey as IJWI part,, and ..makes jj tUJ| is very fine indeed. |t |MB lanSroffl.the «"]£^!fjjw when two o unexpectedly. ,Y°e^t|j>»JJ» wharf, bnttheoth«'*^i^|B| S o'clock,:»»»*?WaflMi ,iid of the fondu » j^ffljgsjpj

THE AUCKLAND EVEJNIJNU STAK, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29, 1885



"V" ' 0 T I G B. VOLLBSACHT'S NEW ZEALAND TO BACCO GROWING, CURING, AND MANUFACTURING COMPANY. IMPORTANT TO FARMERS AND GROWERS. The time for the Distribution of Tobacco Seed is Extended for One Month from this date. Instructions and all Varieties of Seed Free as before. ", Samples of the Leaf from all districts are Ex hibited in our office, and willingly shown to the Public ATJCrtJBT VOLLBRACHT. , Managing Director, -jTIUkHITUIIE and Effects to bo Sold by '■ |J 'motion at Olipliani-stroel', Ponaonby. hy - I). F.~ Evans, Auotiocoor, To-iiiorrov/, at 11 o'clock. ■ HBA.ILE V, Tobacconwt, Qaeen-strool, • will opon a Branch Business at9s, Uruy atreat. on Saturday next, the Hod just. CiflOW and BoJUe Labels of every de- O BorlPtion UthdgrapheA at the Star Office. T\ HYAUIASON, DURHAM \MJ+ STREET. AUCKLA.ND.-Keys Fitted •■ W Patont and other Locks, on the shortest notice. Practical Men sent to Pick Looks and Open Safea at moderate charges. Lawn Mowers Ground and Repaired, '



THE NEW GOODS THE NEW GOOD 3 THE NEW GOODS THE NEW GOODS Ate now opened out tOR THE WINTER FOR THE WINTER FOR THE WINTER FOR TUB WINTER. Tho Stook is tho largest and boat soleoted in the olty, and to THE • mSetthbtlmes NEW Several linos in ovory Do partuient aro marked at ZEALAND Pf'ces CLOTHING BK^Ta^^ap FACTORY, ScffiY CcV^A PP. 158 & ICO, Ouoon-stioot. __ Tho Juvenile Department has recoivod closo attontion, and paronts will find DURABILITY AlS* ECONOMY DURABILITY ECONOMY DURABILITY AN "economy DURABILITY ' ECONOMY Combined Is the leading feature. In Boys' Fanoy Suits sovoral new and choice styles are now being shown.



mh c jiew 2EAL AN D i^LOTHING TjiACTORY, 15S AND 160, QUEEN-STREET, Contractors to the New Zealand Govern ment Railways, Fobt-ofkices, "Volunteer Coßrs, &c, &0.. Are now prsparod to enter Into Contract for the Supply of NAVAL AND MILITARY UNIFORMS ! NAVAL AND MILITARY UNIFORMS NAVAL AND MILITARY UNIFORMS NAVAL AND MILITARY UNIFORMS IN ANY QUANTITY, The Organisation of tho Factory being specially adapted for turning out LA.RQE SUPPLIES IN THE MOST INEXPENSIVE AND EXPEDITIOUS MANNER. AKMY AND NAVY CONTRACTORS. Estimates and Drawings Sdpplikd on the Shortest Notice. HKAD OFFICES AND FACTORY DOWLING-STREET, DUNEDIN. NOTE.-MKASUHES FOR ALL UNIFORMB may be entrusted to the Managers of tho Now Zealand Clothing Factory Branches in tho following Centres, viz. :— Dunedin Nelson Polmerston N. Inveroargill Hokltlka New Plymouth Oainani Greyriouth Napier Waimate Reefton Walpawa Timarn Wellington Hastings Ashburton Masterton Glsborno Christchuroh Wanganui Thames Lyttelton Hawera Auckland. THIRST A UTUMN QHOW OF TTVRAPBR"Vr MILNE AND CHOYCE Having now received thsir NEW GOODS for tha Autumn, will make a SPECIAL SHOW of the samo «2T THIS DAY T» When a magnificent display will be seen of all tho Novelties to bo had In the Home Markets. SPECIALTIES IN EVERY DEPART MENT. Larger Assortment than usual of TRIMMED BONNETS AND HATS, LONG SILK MANTLES (Special Value), COSTUMES (Special Value), JERPEYS (Plain and Fancy), HOSIERY AND GLOVES (Spkcial Value) Vory Extensive Assortment of DRESS GOODS. N.B.—Mllno and Choyce being determined not 0 be undersold by anyone In the trade, have marked, and will continue to mark, their Goods at a lower rate than previously. MILNE AND CHOYCE, AUCKLAND



I ■ N O T I 0; «. DR. W IL^FF'S, F. R. C S., CONBULTINO AND OPERATING! SUBQEON, 18 at his Surgery Jor General Practlco and Spoolal Praetioo-Era Bar, and Throat Diseases —Mornings and Afternoons; Sundays, 10.30 to 12.30. Consultation Fees very modorate. Dr. Wilkinb spent seven years at Moorefloldu Eye Hospital, London, under Messrs Bowman and Critohett two at Throat Hospital, London, seven years Honorary Surgeon Albert Hospital, and eight years at Bye, Bar, and Throat Infirmary Melbourne. Adjusts Spectacles to Sight — Consulting Booms—Oueen-street Auckland. NEW 1885—XTf-INTER GOODS.—IBBS WILLIAM R. BRIDGMAN IS HOW SHOWING A ' Splendid Assortment of Choice Dress Goods ■ New All-wool French Eplngles, all shades Now All-wool Kudos Cashmeres, all shades Nmv All-wool Radame Cloths, all shades Now Silk Spot Foule Cloths, ell sfiades New All-wool Coloured Biarritz Cloths, all shades - - New All-wool Homespuns, all shades Now French Dtnrinos, Cashmeres, all shades j New Kotamene Serges, Poplinß Now Figured Dresa Goods, all marked at most reasonable prices Feather Trimmings, Black and Coloured New Stock Blankets, aulendld value—from 5a 8d pair. New Pattern Cretonne*' ■ New Lot of Choice Laces, in Black, White, and Coloured Beautiful Assortment of New Vrilllngß, Rib bons, &o. ' ' ! " to Men's Black Paget Coats at 21b, worth 35s New Fur Capes from 7a 6d New Umbrellas from Is to 20s Ladies', Maids', and Girls' New Ulsters in variety Men's Macintoshes, a few slightly damaged halt-price Several Job Lines at low prices to clear. Patterns Free by Post. JUNCTION DRAPERY WAREHOUSE, 388. UPPKR QUBEN-BTREET. JOHN W a■ I T E. TAILOR AND IMPORTER. VICTORIA-STREET (NEXT UNION BANK), Begs leave to acquaint his friends and tho public that he has made extensive alterations and additions to his Shop, including af-Cutting and Fitting Room, in whioh all tho latest im provements capable of making a first-class Tailoring Establishment have been adopted.' He is now open, and has a magnificent stock, embracing everything new or worthy of atten tion in the home mar? eta. JUST ARRIVKD. EX RUAPEHU • SECOND SHIPMENT SEASON'S GOODS. QPEOIAL NOTICE. ' VJhavo recalvod my eooond Shipinont o! AUTUMN AND WINTER GOODS, ! JUSI OJ'ENED. PEB THIS BOltlti, I To which I In vita the Inspection of' my Patrons and tho Pnblio generally. H L. POSSENNISKIE, merchant tailor & habit maker Shobtland-Stbeet, !



AUTUMN & XXT INTER REASON, I 1 S S (5. SHALDERS, SON, BKOWft, & Co! (Vermoms Housk, 201 and 206, Qiiken- STEBET) Now beg to Inform tho publio that tholr ship ments of Wintor Goods por Buapohu and Coptic are open AND RKADY FOR INSPKCTION. The Millinery Department Uicy ;u'o sure will glvo Comploto Satiafuc tion, the Goods having boon im portod direct, so as to ailbrd thoir Ciistoniers a selection to ohooso from ENTIRELY DIFFERENT TO OTHER HOUSES. NEW DRfi S S GOODS, in oil tho Latest Materials. BLANKETS AND FLANNEL, ex Coptic; renmrkablo value. MANTLES, FUR CAVES. ULSTERS, LADIES' MACINTOSHES, in IMost London Stylos. HOST X R V, direct fiom Manufacturers; unsurpassed values nn;l styles. VELVETS, V.KLVKTKKSS, AND PLUSHES, in Noweet Shades. MEN'S CLOTHING AND MERCERY, exceedingly Low in Prices ro aa to clear our immense stock. Fou Value, Cheai'Nksb, and Style, Thy— SHALDBRS, SON, BROWN, & CO. 15,000 15,000 15000 15,000 15J000 GARLItK & CBANWELL 11AVK FIFTEEN THOUSAND YARDS OF JRUSSKLS AND TAPKSTRY CARPETS IN STOCK, 3osides KIDDERMINSTER, FRLT, DUTCH. AND KENSINGTON SQUAUKS. The Greatest Variety in Auckland ! I ! 3ARPICTB Very Cheap \ . 3ARPKT3 V«ry Cheap ( Tapostry, from Is 9d JAUPKTS Very Cheap > 3ARPKTB Very Cheap i Brussels, from 3s 9d JARPETS Very Oheay I GARLICK ft CRANWRLL GARLJCK & CHANWKLL GAKUCK & CRANWRbL G-VKUCK X CRaNWKLL GARUCK & CRANWKLL GARLICK & CHANWKLL iron BRPtiTKAI)« nil BUDDING -, gKIHtOOAI b'UKMIi ulthi j Ready DININO do. do. f DRAWING do. do. > tor MiVbL do. do. 1 Dell very £11 CHEN do. - do. 1 "euw3rsr OFFICE FUUNITUUK / HOUSES FURNISHED THROUGHOUT. BUY YOUR FURNITURE KROM GARLICK & CRANWP:LL, SHKAP FURNISHING WAREHOUSE, (JOEENSTRKET AND LORNE-STRBKT, Auckland. THE LIVER STIMULANT.-A COMCOUND tXTRACT Of EUOKOMYN AND POOOPHYLLIN WITH TARAXACUM—II INCOMPARABLY THE BEST TONIC FOR BILIOUS NCBS, TORPID LIVER, DYSPEPSIA, rLATULCNCt, (NO LOSS OF APPETITE. 2S. CD. PER BOTTLE,