SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

HIGH WATER.

ACOKLAVD—This afternoon, 5.40; tomorrow 'Hbadb —This ovening, 8; to ""kahpara Heads—This ovening, 9; to-morrow morning, 0.50.

SUNSKT.—This evening, 6.15. BUNRISK.—To morrow morning, 6.42. MOON'S AGK.-Full Moon,29th, 5.52 p.m.

ARRIVAL.

YUqTEBDAY. Suva, B.a, Hutchison, from Southern ports Taupo, 8.8., McColl, from Southern ports - fltnesn, schooner, Jonoa. from Hokiansa Wellington, a.8., StepUenson, from Wlmngaroi Savoy Kato, schooner, Lowia, from Russell

TO-DAY. Manapouri, s.s, Logan, from Southern ports

DEPARTURES.

SATUIiDAY EVKNINO. Hinomoa, 8.8., Fairchild, for Napior

IMPORTS.

Xx 8.8. Manapouri-331 sacks ground bark, 130 sacks oats, 25 sacks oatmeal, 3 cases bacon, 7.') boxes Egyptian wax and pyramid candles, bO boxes household soap.—Q. W. Hinnoy and Co.

Ex s.B. Oreti— \iS sacks malting barley.—G. AY. Binnoy and Co.

Ex s.s. Taupo-200 sacks (lour (Rod Lion brand), 5 cases bacon.—tt. W. Binney and Co. Xx 8.9. Hannah Mokau—l6s sacks wheat, 115 sacks oata.—G. W. Binnoy and Co.

A schoonor, probably the Soablrd from Sydnoy, was signalled insido Tiritiri lato this aftornoon,

Tho s.s. Taupo, from Port Chambers. Oaranru. Timaru, Lyttclton, Wellington. Napier, Gis borno. nnd Tauranga, arrived hero yesterday morning. Pussoiißor: Mr Low.

Tho s.s. Suva arrived from Wellington, Napier, Glsborne. and Tauparoa oarly on Sunlay morn ing with tho following passengers:- Rev. Thoo. Lo Monant dea Chosnnis. Mrs Laing, Mra Capper, Misses McDonald (2), Messrs Harding, Liveston, V. Collins. Christie, J. Young, Mon tague, and 2 in tho steerage.

The recent fresh at Whangaroa sent over 1,000 logs out to sea, nnd musters of vessels sailing in that vicinity would do well to keep a sharp look out for thorn in order to provenl accidents.

Captain Jacobs, of tho revenue schooner Hawk, has mudu search and hns failed to dis- Hover the rock which Captain Coe. of tho brig Vision, reported as bolns: in exiateneo iibout l"i nillos KbyS. of Poor Kuight*. Ho bolieven CUptain Coe has been mistaken.

Tho ship Vanduara, which left horc on Fob. 25. arrived at Wallaroo, South Australia on March 5. Tho mnstor writes that ho had a miserable passage across, having experienced light S.W. winds and calms all tho way, and for tno days the ship only mado 100 miles. He hnd to wait 8 days for a berth and found other ar rangements in port vory dollcient.

THE MANAPOURI.

Tho s.s. Manatjourl arrived at 11.15 a,m. to day. Sho left Melbourne on the 15th, arriving at Hobart on 16th. Sailed Uionco for Bluff on 17th, arriving on 20th ; called at Port Chalmers on 22nd, Lyttolton on 23rd, Wellington on 21th, Napier on 2oth. and Gisborne on 26th, taking her departure from the latter port for Auckland nt noon on same d i to, and arriving as above. Had Btrong southorly and south-west winds, with heavy sei. from Mel bourne to Bluff ; nnd on tho coast variable wind and flno weather. Pasaengers :— Saloon—Jlesdhmos White, Nash and ono child,' Stephens, Chavannos, Birch and child, Fonwick, Philson, Burrows, Barrett, Witherby nnd two childron, Anthony, Uraitr and two childron, Bartlettard child. Misses White, Davidson and maid, McLovie, Captain Mnxwoll, Messrs Nash, Dorc, Chavannos, Birch, Falkuer, Kemp, Phil son, Tosh, Burrows, Heath, Shepard, Stud holme (2). K. do Haoven, Handyside, Cooke, Smith, Witherbv, Dunk, Sievcking, Dyson, Hunter, Cocks, Anthony, Craig, Walton, Tod, Johnston, Sorßoant-Maior Parker, and 1 in the steerage. We are indebted to Mr Charloa H. Hudson purser, for press parcels, reports, etc.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

■Wellington, this day.—The b.s. Wakatlpu arrived from Sydney at 10.30 last night. Sydney, this day.—Sailed, Sunday, 10 a.m.: P.M.S.S. Zealandia, for Auckland, Honolulu, and San Francisco. Spit, this day.—Arrived: Hlnemoa, from Auckland, 11.15 am.

COMMERCIAL.

Evening Stab Office, this day. Messrs Cabbixes and Taylor report of lost Friday's market sale as follows:—A good at tendance of buyers and fair prices ruling all round. Poultry: Dorking fowls, 3s 3d; leghorn fowls, 3s 3d; Spanish fowl!", Zs 7d; Brahma fowlß, from 3s to 7a 6d; langshan fowls (young), 2s 9d; fat table fowls. 13 lOd to 2a id; young fowls, la Sd to la 9d; duoks, la lOd to 2s 3d; turkeys, from 2s Id to 4s; gecso, 3s 3d to la Wd; young pigs, la 9d to 11s; medium pigs, 133 to 17s; canaries, 8s to 10a. Produce' Potatoes, 2a Gd to 3s 6d: onions. Id and lid; pumpkins, 5s 6d j plemelons. 6j ; butter (salt), 7d and 8d; beef (in ken), Id; bacon (inferior), 2d to id; do. (superior), 61d to 8d; hams, 2Jd to 4d; do. (good), Cd to 9d; wheat, 3s; oats. 2s 6d to 3a; bran, ss; Bharps, oa Gd; barley, 2e 6d. Fruit: Apples (local), Id to 2d ; do. (Hobart), 4s 6d to 7s per case; peara, Id and id; walnuts, 2d por lb. Mr R. Arthur's Weekly Report—A, good general business haa been done m all depart ments The aupply of produce has Bot been bo ercat as uaual, but little alteration in price. Fruit has not come to hand in Buoh largo quantity, therefore a marked improvement in prioe. Monday morning: Sale of fruit and trrocories at Mart; a fair attendance. The prices realised were as follows: —Apples, lid to 13d; pears, lid to 2Jd; medlars, Id to ltd; tomatoos. Id to ljd; lemons, Is 3d. FridaV. market day: Sale of poultry, produco, fruit &c, at the mart; a good number pro gont • poultry were ontcrcd in largo numbors, but a great many were out of condition; prices ruled low; the domand for several weeks has not been so great as usual. Small pigs there is but little domand for. Onions and vegetables moved offfreely. Potatoes, bacon, and choeso. were quiet. Fruit boing less in quantity, and butter in Quality, brought better prices. Fowls, lsld to Is8d; ducks. Is Gd to 2s 5a ; Brahmas, 2s id to 4s 6d ; Reese, 2s 3d to 2s lid : turkeys, 2a Id to ss; peafowls. 6s 6d; pigeons. Is 2d; pigs, 17s (3d; potatoes, Zb to 3s 6d; onions, lid to l}d; pumpkin?, si6d; cabbage, U9d; apples, l|d to dd; pears, 13d to 2-Jd; quinces. Id; medlars, 1 jd; lemons. Id; fies, Id per doz.; tomatoes, lid: honey. 4d ; wheat. 3s; oats, 2a 9d; sharps, 5s 6d; flour, £11 to fill 10s; bran, 5s 6d; cheese, 4d to sd; bacon and hame, Sd to BJd; tea, 18s to 24s por box; auear. 3d to 3id; biscuits, 5d to Old; conf ectlon ory l?d to Bd. Saturday: Sale of bananas and nocoanuts ex s.s. Arawata, from Fiji, at Messrs Conpland and Co.'a stores, Lorne-atroot: A large quantity of bananas were sold at lid per lb. They were not in flrst-olass condition; far too many were Bent. ME3SBB Vailb and Bradley report that at their weekly sale of produce, held at their rooms on Friday, the following prices were obtained: —Potatoes, £3, sacks extra; bananas, green, lw. ripe, 2jd per lb; Sydney onions. Id; cheese, s'cond quality. 3d to ijd; Broxburn globe candles, BJd to 9d: early spring chicks, 33 to Sa lOd per couple ; Brahmas, 2s 9d each ; Span ish half-bred, 2s each ; turkeys, Js, ss, 6s, and 7s each.

Chief Post-office, Auckland.

JIUIH Will CLOSE AS TJNDKR- Tma Day,

For droymouth, per Taupo, at 4 p.m. For Tauranga, Uotorni, and OpotlUi, per For Rusßolunkakßkawa. Hord'a Point. Wanga roa and Mongonui. per Clansman, at 5 p.m. For WhltianS. Upper Mill, and Tairua, For Tbauios, por Enterprise, at 5.80 p.m. Tuesday, 28th lnst, For Walwora, Kawan, Omaha, and Matakana, por Robo Casey, at 10 a.m. For Woitara and Southorn ports, por Hannah Mokau, at 11 a;m. „ For Thames, por Rotomahana, at 11.30 a.m. For Gisborne, Napier, and Soutliern Ports, por For URusßoil and Kawakawa, per Manapouri. at ForWhangarol Hoadß. Parua, Walpu, Whan garol. Kamo, and Mangapal, por Macgrogor or Waitaki. at 5 p.m. For Thames, per Kotuku, at v.30 p.m. ■\Vkdnksday, 29th inst. For Taranakl and Southern Ports, par Hawea, at 0 a.m. TJnltod States ot America, Canada, British Columbia, Central and South Amorica, and British and Forolgn West Indies, at 8 p.in For Umtad Kingdom and Continent of Mone'/ordura,'l p.m. Registered letters and newspapers, at 5 p.m. " Lato letters, bearing an extra foe of ax oonoo In addition to tho postasq, will be Jeoelved by tho Mall Agent on board the ttoamer np to tho tlmo of sailing. Thin mail will bo due In London on Satur day, June 5,18 M. Notk —A Rccolvlngßox has boon established at Messrs Porter's Store, Riohmond Road, and will bo cleared dally at 11.30 a.m. 8. B. BIBS, Chief Postmaster Ohlnf I'OJit-oirUw Atinblmwi

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

APim. 27.1855. Opera Houflo- Wyohiu'loy's Ootnody, "i'lio Country Girl." 8 p in. Ruclamation— Wootfyeur'a Circus, 8 p.m. Choral HaU-Sodety ot Arts Exhibition. l'itt-Btroet Wesloyan Church — " Mission Llfo and Work in India," 8 p.m. Thoatro Royal-Gospol Tempornnco Mission, 7.30 p.m. Members ot Lodge Albion, Dovonport, 7.30 p.m. Lodgo St. Androw - Monthly mooting, 7.30 p.m. Albertllotel— Mooting o£ Naval Coast Guards. 8 p.m.

Births.

CARNAHAN.-On April 21. at Cambridge- Btreot, Nowton, tho wife of Josoph Carnahun of a son. GAULT.-On April 25, at her residence, Spring strcot, Ponsonby, tho wlfo of R. Gaultof ason. HEMINGWAY.~On April 23 at her rosldenoo, I'atteson-streot, the wife of A. Homingway, draper, of a daughter. LEERS.- On April 26, at her residonoo, Great North Road, Arch Hill, Mrs M. S. Loors of a BOD. O'KKHFFE.—On April 26, at Cross-strcot, Xow ton, the wlfa of P. O'Keeffo of a son. TUDEHOPE. —On April 24. at hnr rcsidonco. Franklin Road, tho wife of R. Tudehopo of a son.

Marriages.

DILLON-LOGAN.-On Acril 25. by the Rev. H F. MoNlcol, P. K. Dillon, Grafton Road, oldest son of thp late Anthony Dillon, Garret- Iloss, County Down. Ireland, to Susannah Eliza, third daughter of tho lato Edward Logan, Woodlands, Awhltu. GLENNY - O'NEILL. -At O'NeiU's Point Church, on April 9. by tho Hoy. J. Bates, Joaoph Glenny, of Uovenport, to Elizabeth Margaret, eldest daughter of Allan Charles O'Neill, J.P., of DunnonelU, Takapuna.

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

MONDAY, APRIL 27, 1885.

For th* emu that locks auisUncg, For tilt -wnug that naedi resiatanco, For tho future in tho diatanea, And th* good that we oan do.

The summoning of the Volunteers by flaring posters and announcements in the places of amusement and churches is no doubt a very sensational way of attaining a very simple end, but it is neither business-like nor expedient, unless the Government, for some

mysterious reason, are desirous of creating a panic. We have been in formed, however, that the matter is capable of more reasonable explanation —that the necessity for proclaiming the half-holiday in this way arose through a misunderstanding between the Defence Office at Wellington and the local authorities—that it was, in fact, in tended that a military display should be made simultaneously at all the chief ports of the colony to-day, and the notice summoning the Volunteers in Auckland ought to have been pub lished through the press on Saturday, simultaneously with the notification which actually appeared in our Wel lington telegrams of the intended display in that city. We hope the event will prove that the Government proposals for the em bodiment of the First-class Militia are susceptible of a similarly reasonable in terpretation. To compile the Militia roll and select competent officers to command the force, if required, is a useful precaution ; but if the Govern ment intend to impose actual military service upon the entire adult male population under thirty years of age, the measure will prove irksome and unnecessary. We have, from the first appearance of the war cloud, been ardent in urging the Cabinet to activity in pressing on their defence measures; but the calling out of the First-class Militia for active service would be a step in advance of any thing that has been suggested by the urgency of the situation. No other colony has done that yet, and it is time enough to resort to such' an extreme step when it has been shown that the permanent force and Volunteers are unequal to the work of local defence against any attacking expedition we are likely to have in these seas. To place the Militia upon active service will in volve very considerable disturbance in business, and withdraw from industry an amount of skilled labour which is much better employed in production than at amateur soldiering. All that the Go vernment desire, or the circumstances of the situation demand, might pro bably be attained by offering equip ments for local Volunteer corps, making it a condition that corps whose services are accepted shall submit to thorough instruction in drill under competent drill-sergeants. If sufficient encouragement were given, we feel sure that there is enough military ardour among the young men pf our city to induce all who can spare the time, without serious pecuniary loss, to unite in the formation of suburban Volunteer corps. One or two com panies might be raised in Ponsonby, and one each for Newton, Grafton Road, and Parnell, in addition to the city corps. Voluntary service falls easily on the population, relieving by a natural process of selection those who are unable to give their services or are unfitted for it. The compulsory law takes no account of a man's circum stances. ,One large milk purveyor is already in fear lest the young men who perform the town delivery shall be drafted away for drill at the very hours when they ought to be provisioning the city. Other departments of labour would be similarly disorganised, for the law recognises no such (exemptions,

The results of the call out, if at tempted, will, moreover, be disappoin'. ing. All kinds of expedients for evading service will be resorted to, and many law-abiding citizens will thus render themselves liable to be run into the lock-up by a military guard. This was the experience before when the Militia were called out for service against the rebel natives; it would be more so now that the danger to be feared is less imminent. Until all other means have been exhausted, and war is actually declared, the Government have no right to impose corrpulsory military duty upon any section of the popula tion. They will commit a huge blunder if they do anything to disturb industry and shake confidence. The Cabinet is the last quarter from which we should expect mischievous panic-mongering measures which are only too likely to minister to that dangerously unsettled feeling that already pervades the com munity, and which may end in business stagnation and collapse unless the Go vernment display areater discretion than they appear to have exhibited in their latest defensive movements.

French Designs in Egypt.

Fjjance is known to be intensely joalous of English ascendancy In Egypt, and sho would risk a good deal in ordor to regain her share of influence in that coun try. Henco, no doubt, hor ridiculous attompt to raise into tho sphere of inter national disputo tho paltry question of tho suppression of an insignificant French nows papor by tho Egyptian Government. Last week -wo pointed out that Franco could oasily mako a cams MW out of tho incident if eho -.voro so mindod, and that we fairly estimated tho oxcitablo nnd bollicoso sons of (inul in proved by the reported despatch of -1,000 French troops to Suez, coupled with a threat to break off diplomatic relations with Egypt. Next to England, Francois toiribly jealous •)f Italy, and tho recently-concluded agree ment botwoon thoso two Powers, Riving to Italy a potential voice in tho Red bon, must bo doubly galling to Fronch miscopti bilitios. It would thus appear that Franco has dotormined upon forcing a quarrol upon England in Egypt, trusting that in hor greater impending difficulties olsowhoro England will concede any domands mado upon hor. This action of Franco towards a nation which has for many years cultivated tho most friendly relations with her, and with whom sho fought sido by sido in noblo alliance thirty yoars ago, is most unfriondly. It would bo moro markedly so, nnd, indeed, would savour of tickloncss, and almost of treachery, if sho should provo to bo acting in concort with Russia, and if tho appoaranco of live Russian warships off Aden should portend a joint design on Egypt and tho Suez Canal on tho part of Franco and Russia. The action of Nubar l'asha in suppress i.r.cr "Lo Bosphoro Egyptien " was probably ill-advised. Tho paper in question has but a trifling circulation among tho French cliques at Cairo and Alexandria, and whatever it might say had very littlo influence upon tho bulk of tho populace. Howovor, Mr^Gladstono has accepted tho responsibility of Nubar a policy, and ho cannot well submit to an impudont demand for tho rolicensing of tho journal. But if tho Egyptian policy was ill-advised, that of Franco is totally indc fonsible. Press consorship is part of tho domestic law of certain countries and any nowspapor published in thoso countries must submit to tho law. Franco has horsolf a very strict Prose law, and claims tho right to suppress or guspond nowspapors, and fine or imprison journalists who publish anything that is disapproved by tho authorities, or that contravenes tho condi tions under which tho Press is nllowod to exist. It scorns to us the height of meddling impertinonco for such a country especially to prosumo to dictate tho policy of another, and claim a liberty for tho French in Egypt which is not concedod by tho Fronch Prees at Homo. Thoro aro rumours that an amicablo settlement of tho difficulty is possible, and wo should hope that it will bo brought about by tho French Govorn mont retiring with what graco_ thoy can from their presont bumptious attitude.

Tho mail steamer Zoalandia, having loft Sydney at 6 o'clock yesterday (Sunday) morning, may bo oxpoctod to arrive here on tho morning of Thursday noxt. Captain Webber has socceoded in shipping a crow of non-Union seamon and enginoors, so that in all probability no difficulty will bo experi enced with the Auckland branch of tho Soa man's Union. Hanlnn, tho ox-champion oarsman of tho world, is a passongor by tho Zealand U for San Francisco.

Wo arc sorry to learn that Captain Mc- Konzie, of tho brigantino Borealis, who has traded to this port upwa ds of 27 years, hag becomo almost blind in Iho right eye, which has boon gradually coming on for six months. Ho cnnsultod Dr. Wilkins, ami that gontloman told him that tho diaeaso could bo stoppod, and g^ood night again restored by his undergoing an operation that would only bo likoly to lay him up n week. Wo understand that Dr. Wilkins porformod tho dolioato operation upon tho Captain by tho aid of chloroform on Satur day, with ovory prospoot of a favourable rosult.

A cablegram has boon roceivod from tho London ollicoof tho Now Zealand Shipping Company, stating positively that the X.M.S. Kaikoura hns not beon chartered as a cruiser by t»c Admiralty. The Kaikoura, therein! o, «i!l loavo Lyttolton for London on the n-\\ -. 1 1Uod date, viz., 9th May. Tho attention of intonging pas. songers and shippers i» dirocecd to a special advertisement which appears in today's issue. Amongst the passengers per Manapouri to-day were Sergeant Major Parker, who is to superintend the mounting of tho largo guns hero, and Mr E. do Harven, Belgian Consul, who is on his way homo.

Somo scoundrels perpotrated a disgrace ful outrage about two o clock this morning, A largo bill-posting hoarding had boon recently erocted by the proprietor of the Stab, on an allotment leased from tho Trust Board, near tho junction of Nowton and Karangahapo Roads. This morning the structure was found out away at the back and thrown down. The matter has been placed in the hands of the police, and a reward of £5 will be paid for information leading to the detection of the offender.

Another burglary was porpotrated last evoning, tho premises broken into on this occasion being those of Mrs Motion, fruiterer, Karangahapo Road. Mrs Motion wbb absent from her house for a couple of hours, and on her return found the doors ajar. Knowing that sho had locked tho place securely before taking her departuro, and that she had the key in her pocket, sho at once apprehended that there was some thing wrong. Hurrying inside, she found that the house had been thoroughly ran sacked—drawers, clothing, and everything else having been thoroughly searched! About £18 in money, a gold brooch, and several other articles were miss ing, but singularly enough, the thieves had left behind them a watch and a quantity of jewellery, which were in such a position that they could scarcely escape observation. Miaa Motion was at the house between six arid eight o'clock, but it was then securely locked. The burglary was reported to the police, and Detective Hughes is now in vestigating.

The entertainment on behalf of the family of the late Mr Peter Crompton yielded £40 14s, which, with a guinea donation from a friend, mado a total of £41 15s. The expenses comprised £2 15s for orchestra, £3 4s 6d for advertising, and £2 5s Gd for printing, and the balance' of £33 10s was handed to Mrs Crompton, who has given a receipt for the same. Mr C. S. Wright was treasurer to the fund, and Mr H. J. Syms treasurer.

Mr H. 6. Soth Smith gave judgmont jfchis afternoon in the case of Anderson v. Helan d,or, a test case, brought by one of the sea man of the ill-fated Thomas Russell against the captain, for tho recovery of wages from tho time at which tho vessel went ashoro until his arrival in Auckland.. His Worship's judgment was for tho amount claimed, viz., £0 6s with costs.

Mr and Mrs W. F. Clifton (wee Miss Scott) having achieved the distinction of being the first pair to be united in the bongs of holy matrimony within the pre cinctß of the new Cathedral of St. Patrick, Bishop Luck has signalised the event by presenting them with a magnificent copy of the family Bible, translated from the Latin vulgate, with notes critical, historical, and explanatory, revised and corrected under the superintendence of the Very Rev. Frederick Oakeley, M.A., Canon of West minster. It is a massive volume, strongly bound, richly gilded, and profusely illus trated with full-length engravings of a first-

Auckland, Albeit, North Shore, Ponßon by, and other football clubs had practice football matches on Saturday. In the Albort A L to M Z match, each side scored a try, and.the result was thoreforo a draw. Grafton Second Fifteen defeated United Warehousemen by 17 points to nil. C. Mackay was captain of the victors, while W. Skoon captained tho defeated team. Locky kicked a goal from a try obtained by Gardenor,. while Hesketh kicked a goal from the Bold. Connolly also obtained two trios, and Ohlson ono.

In the Police Court, Onehunga (Satur day), beforo Messrs Jackson and Dickey, .l.P.'e, a man namod Georgo Haynos, who was found in tho act of stealing a quantity of coal in a bag from a rail* ay truck on tho Onehunga Wharf, at an oarly hour in tho morning, was sentenced to 14 days hard labour.

To tho Editor : Sir,—Your paragraph re local option, Mount Albert, is in error. I was not ono of tho Kingsland rosidents that "rolled up in cartloads with the Cinna mon." As a respectable morabor ofsocioty, and having tho education and training of my childron, I uso my judgment and sense, and am nover influenced by drink or any other consideration to inflicting an_ injury on the respeetablo pooplo of a quiot and beautiful district for an individual's personal benefit. Apart from tho curso of drunkon ness, tho necessity for a public-houso in tho district has novor appeared to my mind, and novor can bo through the "flowing bowl at tho cornor," as I hopo that thoro will novor bo a drinking den thoro or at Kingsland corner.—Yours, &c, WItKIHT, Khlgelaild.

Now that tho winter reason is approach ing, tho various terpsichoroan assemblies aro reforming as rapidly as possible. Tho Ponsonby Social Union is announced to hold ita annual meeting this evening in tho anto-room of the Ponsonby Oddfellows Hall.

A lad namod Hewin was out riding yes terday morning, whon tho horse bolted with him, nnd ho was thrown. His injuries, which woro of a moro painful than serious character, wero attended to at Dr. Torment's surgery.

Tho cricket mateli botwoon Gordon and Auckland Second Eleven resulted in favour of tho formor by 85 runs. Auckland sent in only nino men. Gordon's innings had produced 142, against which Auckland only managed to score 57. Of thoso, Osmond inado 20, not out, and Webstor 15. Auck land toam wont in for a second innings, and mado 75 for a total of throe wickots. Osmond lnudo 'J7, and .T. Hill, not out, 39.

Sorgoant Gamble vipitod a number^ of millinery, dressmaking, and tailoring establishments on Saturday aftornoon, and found a number of young poisons working in hours prohibited by tho Employment of Fomalos Act. In ono establishment ho dis covorod no loss than 18 young porsons "plying thoir noodles and throad." A minuto of thoso antoholiday proceedings was mado by tho ready pon of tho sorgcant, and tho busy offondors will appear in tho courso of a fow days before tho Rcßidont Magistrate

Professor Hugo, ■whoso lecturos on "Physiognomy" aro proving'eo popula., announces that ho will virfit Newton on Wednesday next, Avondalo on Thursday, and Otahulm on Monday.

In conscquonco of tho Theatre Royal having beon engaged for the glovo fight, Mr S. Capper, tomporanco lecturer, doliverod his fourth locturo in Auckland at tho Salva tion Army Barracks on Suturday evening. Thoro was a largo attondanco, a considor ablo sprinkling of uniforms of tho " Army " boing noticeable amongst tho audience. The lecturo was entitled " Loßt or Stolen," and proved an oxcollont practical addros.n. Air Cappor was to address a women's meeting nt tho V.M.C.A. Kooms, Wollosloy-strcet, at threo o'clock this afternoon, under tho presidency of the Roy. S. Macfarlano, Presi dent of the Bluo Ribbon Army.

A most successful gathoring of many of tho Wosloyan Sabbath Schools was hold yesterday tftornoon at 3 p.m. in tho Pitt stroot Church to listen to on address by tho Roy. Mr Ilaigh, Indian Wosloyan Missionary. Thochildrenand tcachors woro very much intorostod in what tho rov. gontloman told thorn of tho mannors and customs of tho Indian pooplo. Tho childron wero delighted at tho anocdotcs, &o. A collection was mado in aid of tho cause.

The undiuainlshod popularity of Wood yoar'a Circus was again ovidencod on Saturday night by a crowded audienco, overy scat in tho Bpacioua tont opparontly being occupied. The programme was a ro petition of that of (ho provioua ovomng, nndtwas gono through smoothly and suc cessfully, and to tho otnincnt eatiefaction of tho hundreds of youthful patrons.to whom a circus is a never-failing sourco of profound happiness nnd ocstatic pleasure During tho ovoning tho Mayor's announcomont of tho public half-holiday was read, and as many persons imagined that it indicatod that hostilities had commenced between England and Russia, tho notificntio^ producod a mild sensation, and was creot^cl with eomo applause An ontirely now programmo is announcod for tonight.

Tho twonty-socond anniversary of the Onohunga LadioB1 Bcnovolont Society was hold on Friday ovoning, whon Mrs HutchlP son's report of paat proceedings was unni I] mously adopted. Tho report stated th, t during the year thore were fifteen casos on tho Socioty's books, and twonty-two familios had boon relieved. The thanks of tho Committeo woro tondorcd to Mrs Mulgan and Dr. Scott for their generous asaißtnnco. Tho Troasuror reported that subscriptions and donations had been ro coivod amounting to COG 2a—Government subsidy illS IBs (id, and intoroat on £fiO in vestod, £7 9s lid. Expondod in roliof £131 ISs 3d ; balanco on hand, £I.'} 0a Cd. Mrs Brook Hold was rc-olocted President of tho Socioty, Mrs Uutchinson Secretary and Acting Troasuror, and tho Committoo, with tho addition of Mesdames Wing, Scott, Trollopo, and Whitson, woro ro-appointod. A general vote of thanks brought tho moot ing to a close.

At tho prosent soason of tho year, whon fruit-trco planting is about to commonco, the catalogues and prico lists from tho various nureorios will bo awaited with interest. Tho first of tho series has just como to hand in tho form of a neat pampblot issued by Mr Joseph Mayo, of the Drury Nursery. It contains a list of tho manifold varieties of upwards of twonty different kinds of fruit. Each variety is fully describod, and somo valuable advice is given to fruit growers. Many of tho newer variotios of pears and other fruits imported from America by Mr Mays are now offered to tho public for the first timo. Tho prices at which tbo trees are supplied aro marked in plain figures, and a supplementary list is given of shelter and ornamental trees and shrubs. Tho pamphlot is illustrated by some oxcellent cuts of special varieties of fruit. The catalogue was printed at tho Star Office.

The Baptist Union of New Zealand has sensibly voted a sum of money to cover the expenditure attending colportago in certain parts of tho colony where this dosidoratum needs to be supplied. The services of a suitable colporteur for the North Island having boon secured, tho work of selling Bibles and religious literature of a stand ard character will shortly be proceeded with in the more sparsoly populated dis tricts in the provinco of Auckland, whore, it is stated, there are not a few abodes which do not possess a copy of the Scrip tures, easily and cheaply as they are pro cured almost everywhere at tho present day. The Bibles, Testamonts, and other eacred works will be disposed of by the colporteur at the lowest pos giblo prices, in order to bring these books within the reach of everyone. The colporteur will also hold religious meetings at such places as he may deem necessary, especially in localities that are destitute of the ordinary ministrations of the Gospel. On the Continent' of Europe and in Australia the labours of colporteurs have, during the past 20 years, beon productive of much good, and similar results may be expected in New Zealand.

Eight percent, upon the savings of weekly industrious people is paid by the Industrial and Provident Building Society, Queen-street, cor ner of Vulcan Lano. Socurity unimpeachable; mortgages on City property. One shilling a wook will tako up a £20 share. Get names of directors and copy of rules.

Gas consumers will receive the discount on their gas accounts if paid to-morrow, the time having boon extended in consequence of the half-holiday to-day.

Professor Aldis will open the winter ses sion of the Epsom Mutual Improvement Society on Wednosday evoning next with a leoturo on tho " Advantages and Dangers of Mutual Im provement Societies."

To-morrow, Mr R. Q. Greenwood sells at the Occidental Hotel, Vulcan Lano, the splendid billiard table (by Thurston), with all fittings, seats, etc., complete, now in use in the hotel. This is a good opportunity to purchase, aa tho terms on which it is to be sold are very easy.

" New Zealand Farmer, Bee and Poultry Journal."—Mr John B. Walkinton, Waverley, writes with reference to the above periodical:— "I have the Maroh number; it alone ia worth ■all the money. I only trust you may be able to keep it up to present standard. I Bhall do all I cantohelpyouinrecommendingit The week be fore I got yonr sftmpln niim'«u' <Marob), I had

CABLEGRAMS.

(by cable—copyright.)

The Blinntaka's Meat Cargo

London, April 25. The New Zealand Company's R.M.S. Rimutaka, from Lyttelton, March 13, arrived at Plymouth last evening. The cargo of meat is in excellent condition. TEH MERCHANT SHIPPING AND UNDERWRITERS'

ASSOCIATION. London, April 25. — Arrivod : Waipa, rom Lyttelton ; Ganymede, from Timaru.

The Last Dynamito Outrage London, April 26.— The result of the in quiries into tho dynamito explosion at Whitehall tends to show that the outrage was instigated by privato malice. The Blockade oi Formosa Raised.

Tho blockado of Formosa has been raised by tho French.

The Wreck of the Magnetic. A number of bodies have boen washed ashoro at Cape Ortegal, tho most northern point of Spain, and they are supposed to be thoso of tho crew of the ill-fated cable repairing stoamor Magnetic.

Australasian Federation. Tho South Australian Government have agreed to accept tho amondod Federation Enabling Bill, but Now Zealand urges the withdrawal of tho measure ponding unity of tho colonies on tho question. Tho objections of the Agents-General for Vic toria and Queensland to secossion have been printed.

Now Zealand Frozen Moat. London, April 25.—Tho shipment of moat by tho Rimutaka haa arrived in good condition,

Tho Orient Steamship Company. Owing to tho disaster to the stoamor Ausrral in fort Jackson (Sydney),, tho Orient Steamship Company do not declaro a dividend to (shareholders this year, but carry £16,000 to the reserve fund.

Wost Australian Land Company. Mr Hondern's West Australian Land Company has been registered, with a capital of £100,000.

Tho London Wheat Market. Tho wheat market is firmer. Quotations aro, ox warehouso, 395, at which price numerous salos have boon effected. For ward shipments range from 36s to 38a Gd, and latest shipments at .'!Bh.

Australian ShipbroUora1 Ring. London, April 13. —An organisation is boing formed amongst tho shippers of goods fiom the United Kingdom to Australia against a ring of sbipbrokers who have hithorto controlled tho leading berths.

Kavanagb, tho Informor. London, April 10.—Tho Irish informor, Kavanagh, who came to tho colonies after tho Phoinix Park tragedy, ia now confined in a lunatic asylum,

Intercolonial Boat Race SYDNEY, thiß day.—Tho Intercolonial Eight-Oar Boat Kaco was rowed on Satur day, on tho Paramatta River. Crows from four colonios woro ontored for tho ovent, which 'lias hithorto been Victoria v. New South Wales. A oplondid raco took place, resulting in tho victory of tho New South Wales crew by two lengths. Victoria was eocond, Tasmania third, Queensland la.it.

AUCKLAND RUGBY UNION.

Tub annual meeting of tho Auckland Rugby Union Football Association was held on Saturday ovening at tho United Service Hotel. Mr J. M. Brigham occupied tho chair, Tho report, which was of a satis factory character, statod that owing to Bupport accorded by tho public, tho As sociation hud boen enabled to pay its share of tho deficit in connection with tho visit of a New Zealand team to Now South Wales, and also to aiuko pro sontations to Mr Sloigh for tho able man ner in which ho-had managed tho trip, and to Messrs Carter, O'Connor, Warbrick, and Leckio, Auckland representatives. The Association, it waa stated, included eight clubs, and further additions are expected this eoason. Tho statement of finances showed that tho Association had a, credit balance in hand of £4 Oa 4d, tho expenditure having amounted to £89 Us lOd. Tho report and balanco-sbeet woro adopted, and votes of thanks were passed to Mr ts. E. Sloigh for his ablo manago mont of tho Now Zoaland team, and to the Auckland contingent of that team. Tho following ollicors woro elected -.—Patron, His Excellency tho Govornor; President, His Worship tho Mayor (Mr W. R. Waddel); V ioo-Presidents, Messrs W. S. Wilson, O. Aickin, A. Heather, L. CoupUuid, E. Mitcholson, M.H.R.. A. Dovoro, H. Brett, and J. M. Brig him ; Socretary, Mr C. E. White; Trea surer, Mr J. M. Sibbin. To Kopuru joined tho AnsociaUon as a senior club, and tho Arawa, Athlotic, Ponsonby Juniors, Vic toria, Homo Bay, Waitemata, and Manukau ns junior clubß. The Committee was ro quested to consider and report at next meoting as to tho bost arrangements that can bo made for a ground. Proceedings terminated with a voto of thanks to tho Chairman.

POLICE COURT.-This Day.

(Uoforo Moesrs Moody and Whitcombo, Justices.)

Drunk.—Four individuals, nialo and female, woro punished for drunonnosa. Attacking a Constaum,—James Peace whoso face indicated warfare, being terribly out and brnlaod, was charged with resisting Con stable Maokay, and tearing his uniform, damago 30a.—Sergeant Pratt said this was a moat dastardly nnsault, tho prisoner tried to ruin tho oonßtablo for life—Constable Maoky.— Flnod, £10, cost and damage or in default, two months' imprisonment with lmrd labour.

A Sovkkkign.—Obarloß A. Robs, on' remand, was charged with obtaining 20s from William Blaoklor, of Solwyn, by moana of falso protonces on2oth January.—Sorgcant Prattßald a telegram had been received from Solwyn, in conscquonco of which ho would ask to withdraw tho charge. —Prlsonor, a reßpeotablo-looking young man, said ho hod overdrawn his banking account by tho amount In the information.—Tho Bench gavo defendant a word of warning and hisdlßchaiyo. Aixkgkd Theft. — Annie McCarroll, alias Anno of Dundee, was charged with larcony of CIO 12a from the person of John Cooroman, The money, It apponrod, was found in prisoner's bed, and had been recovered.—Remanded until Wednesday. Without a Light.—Joseph Arthur Messen ger was charged on summons with driving along Ponßonby Road, on tho 13th instant, with out a light nfUxed to his carriage. — Defendant oxproesed his regret This was his first offence. —Sergt. Pratt said this was correot. — Fined la and coßt°»

Opening Fibe.—Loonlda Watson was charged with violently assaulting Alice Macdonald. of John-stroot, and ÜBing offensive language to wards her. — Mr Braseey, In defence, pleaded not guilty. —Mr K. Cooper, for complainant, opened tho ease in a prapMo manner, dnclct ing the soeno of conflict In lively terms.— Alice Macdonald deposod that she resided at Ivy Cottage, John-siroet, Ponsonby. On the day in quostion, Master Augustus, son of defendant, oamo out and deliberately fired a oatapult at her in her garden while hanging out nor clothes. She doßired him, in kindly tones, to go into the gully and tiro away, but not to make a targpt of her person. Mrs Watson immediately rushed out, called her a b ; and said she was the mother of a bouse of bastards. She could not stand it any longer.—By Mr Brassey: She was a respootablo woman. Sho did not know what had become o£ htr husband. Had Hvod with Mr Humphries, timber mor chant, for two years, Bhe did not swear. Sho was fixed at on Sunday. Was not aware that Bho disturbed Mr Groenwood. Of course she had a tongue, like other women,—She instructed aletter on the 16th, waited fourteen days Mr an apology.—By Mr Cooper: was not afraid of Mrs Watson, was quite equal to her.—Miss Mac donald'a evidence was rather emplioting, her mother and Mra Watson wore very bad friends! dofondant pretended to belong to ths upper crust.—Mary Hill, and Ellen Grant gave evideneo of Mrs Watson's strong language.— Tho Banoh considered that it was a neighbour's quarrel, and dismissed the case; each party paying: her own costs. FORGING and Uttering.- Frederiok Phil pott, a youth, was brought up on two charges of forging and uttering, (i). With intont to defraud John Bloom, of the sum of £3; and (2) with intont to defraud Joseph Fitzsimons of £2, on the 25th insr.-Romanded until the 4th proximo. ■ Alleged Forgery.—Henry Hepburn was charged with forging and uttering an order on tho 25th inßt., for the payment of money, with Intent to dotraud Henry James Peel.—Seroreant Pratt conducted the prosecution.—Henry James Peel deposed that he was a grooer in Upper Pltt-atreet, Newton. Prisoner was at his shop on Saturday last. He presented an order (pro duced). Signed J. H. Subritzy: " Pay bearer 5s until I return." Knowing that gentloman, he advanced the money. Prisoner did not say who wrote the order when ho placed it on the counter. Ho know prisoner for some timo as a seaman on the cutter Mahurang, belonging to Mr Subritzy.— By the Bench: Had known prisoner throe months. -John H. Sobritzky, deposed that he was a mariner. His vessel was now lying in side the railway wharf. Piisoneer had been three weeks in hts employ. He left of his own accord on Thursday last; paid him his full de mand of wages. He knew Mr Pool; dealt with him for groceries. The order was not his. nor had the prisoner any authority to Bign his name.—Detective Twohey said he arrested the prisoner on the charge. He made no reply.— The prisoner was fully committed for trial.

THE INDIAN OUTBREAK IN CANADA.

A Sharp Engagement

(BY CABIiE.-COPYRIGHT.)

Ottawa, April 25. INTEU.IOKNOE >s to hand from the scene of the rebellion in Saskatschiwan district that the Canadian forces under General Middleton while advancing against the position held by the insurgents under Louis Riel, found a large party of Batanch Indians (allies of half-breeds) in ambush in the ravine. Severe fighting took placo, with the result that soveral Indians were killed, and fully 50 wounded.

Middleton afterwards surrounded the ravine in the hope of capturing the Batan ches, but a force of rebols came to the relief of tho latter, who were thus enabled to retire from their ambush.

REVIVAL OF THE PRIZE RING.

Disgusting Exhibition In the Theatre Royal.

A olovh-figiit between Murphy and Dono van took placo at the Theatre Royal on Saturday eveniug for a Btako of £40 and the takings. Thero was a very large attendance, it being estimated there was be tween £. r)oand£6ointhehouse. The majority of the audience wore larrikinß ; wo do not recollect an occasion on which there was a larger gathering of the scum of the city, Bofore the men went to business, there was a long and unseemly wrangle about the appointment of a judge. Somo of the audience desired that Belcher, who is, wo understand, an old member of the prize ring, to occupy that "honour able " position, while others were desirous that the offico should bo conferred on a local exponent of the art named Kirby. Eventually the latter was chosen, and the pugilists stepped into the ring, and amidst tremendous applause "set to." The men wore small chamois leather glove?, ap parently unpadded, and capable of in flicting almost as much punishment at the baro knuckles. During the first four rounds the men seemed to bo very fairly matched, neither saining a very decided advantage, though both were a good deal marked about the face. Donovan appeared to bo the favourite, as whenever a mow of his took effect on the face of his opponent, thero was a perfect yell of savage pleasure from the wretched occupants of the pit and stalls. At the fifth round, the excitement becamo intense, and somo of the fow respectable mombers of the audience, fearing that tho rabble were about to rush tho stage, loft the theatro. At the sixth round, Murphy's face was pounded out of all human semblance, and ho was apparently so weak that his partisans began to lose hope. Donovan, howover, who, it subsequently tran spired, had broken one of his fingers early in tho fight, and was " groggy " in the legs, was also weak, and the result of the fight was still in doubt. At the seventh round, Murphy almost foil through sheer exhaus tion, and his second was compelled to throw up the spongo. Shortly after he retired from tho stage he fainted, and with his face in a jellified condition, and his body bruised with body hits, he was conveyed home. Donovan was also considerably knocked about, as besides his brokon finger his face was a good doal bruised. Ho is tho heavier man, having earlier in tho day scaled lOst Olbs. Murphy, who is a thin, wiry in dividual,weighed 9st Clb. Saturday night's exhibition was without question, brutal and brutalising, and steps should havo been taken by tho police to suppress it.

MINING NEWS.

Thames, this day. Caledonian Low Level.—lt is understood tho directors have resolved to suspend pros pocting tho crosscuts, and begin driving on tho courao of tho lodes already inter sected.

Caledonian.—As tho winzo on the Red Queen reef has now reached No. 4 level, the managor will continue driving eastward on tho lodo. Thero are at pr<ssont four main branches, all of which aro promising bodies, and as they aro steadily converging, they will probably form one compact roef ere long. Gold was found in the winze directly abovo tho drive.

Biught Smile.—Tho leader which has lately yielded specimens is tho ono on which tho manager is preparing a largo block of ? round above tho Multum in Parvo level. t avorages G inches in thickness, and shows gold freely, and from the fact that it yielded handsomoly when worked nearer the Bur faco, it is expected to furnish remunerative blocks of considerable extent.

Moanatairi Extenukd.—A oontract has been lot for sinking the shaft 88 feet deoper. Tho northern crosscut has been suspended, but driving is still proceeding en tho lode lately iDteraected, and colours of gold woro obsorvod on Saturday. Litti,k DAVID.—Tho proprietors of this claim, situated in Hapo district, crushod sovon loads for 40ozs.

Nkw Whau,—Foster, tribnter, obtained 320/.s. from 14 loads quarta.

ABBOTT'S OPERA HOUSE.

" The Country Girl."

The resuecitation of Wycherloy's " Country Girl" drew a largo audience to the Opera House on Saturday evening, and the perfor manco proved highly successful. The comedy is a moribund survival of that age of mediocrity in English literature marked by the reign of Charles 11., and although it held an established place upon the stage up till the beginning of the present century, it has since then lapsed into oblivion. In fact, the coarseness and flippancy of the dialogue unfitted it for presentation by any dramatic company with a reputation to sustain. The version which Miss de Grey brings is an expurgated one, freed from the immoral blemishes of the original, and yet retaining all the charms of situation and plot which tho versatile playwright devised. There is a Boftened tone about it, and also an appear ance of verisimilitude, which cannot fail to be appreciated. In costume appointments and all accessories thejtalented manageress has taken care to present the comedy with a thoroughly synchronous setting. Hence the force of an ingenious plot and the expressive dialogue of a long past generation have their full effect. The central figures of the play are two engaged couples of opposite characters —on the on 6 hand Peggy, the country girl, and her guardian, a blase and elderly rake, who is ex cessively jealous of the young bloods of London; and on ' tho other hand Alithea, a sensible and honourable lady of fashion, and Sparkish, a vain and self sufficient coxscomb, who out of his conceit allows his lady-love to be forced into com promising situations. . The result is that two young sparks supersede both the re formed rake and the petit - mailre in the affections of the ladies and' marry them. Miss de Grey gave convinc ing proof Of her scholarly discernment and versatility by the portraiture which she presented of Wycherley's artless ingentte fresh from the country, and with j all the bloom of rustic simplicity upon her. At the opening of the comedy, she is only an overgrown girl, rather hoydenish in manner, and ignorant of subterfuge and conventionality. Under able tutelage, however, ehe soon becomes conversant of the trickery of her compeers, and success fully outwits her knowing guardian. Every point was made to tell with its full effect, and the audience showed the utmost gratification. An accidental opportunity was readily taken to emphasize this feeling. When the lady came to the lines in tho epilogue,

" And now farewell! And What say you to this? I've donj> my beßt, and havo I done amiss?"

a voice from the region of the pit promptly answered "No," and elicited thereby the enthusiastic plaudits ot the entire house. Next to tho impersonation of tho fair principal, Mr Hilton's delineation of Moody, tho retired roue, ' and Mr Kinghorne's portraiture of Sparkish, the inflated fop, deserve the heartiest commend at ion. They were spiritedly conceived, and capitally executed. Miss Cowell's Alithea was also a successful impersonation. Mr Selten made a creditable Btlleville, and Mr Brodia a gay and debonnair flarcouit. The comedy was preceded by the familiar farce, " The Bengal Tiger," in which Mr J. P. West and Air Matthew Brodie ably sus tained the leading roles. Miss Goddard also appeared to advantage as Arabella. To-night the same entertaining programme will be given. Miss do Grey takes her benefit on Friday evening, for which occasion a special attraction is announced in the shape of Shakespeare's delectable comedy, " As You Like It," the oeneftciaire, of course, appear-

THREATENED RUSSIAN WAR.

(BY CABLE.—COFYKIGHT.)

MILITARY PREPARATIONS IN RUSSIA.

(Received April 27—11.15 a.m.) St. Petersbuimj, April 25. In connection witli tho military prepara tions now proceeding, the establishment of officers of the army throughout Russia is being largely augmented.

Military Council at Simla. Calcutta, April 26,

No further news is to hand with regard to the negotiations between England and Russia, His Koyal Highness the Duke of Con naught, who had started for England, has been recalled to Simlu, where a military council is being held under the presidency of the Earl of Dufferin, the Viceroy. Details of the conference have not transpired, but it is believed it has boon decided to collect the British forces at Quetta.

More Cruisers Engaged by Britain.

London, April 25. The number of cruisers engaged by England has been increased by twenty.

Russian Cruisers at Aden.

Five Russian cruisers are reported as having passed Aden.

THE AMEER'S SUSPICIOUS ATTITUDE.

Afghan Tribes nostilc to England

London, April 20,

The loyalty of the Ameer to Great Britain is regarded with doubt. Tho troops which have beon mobilised in India are not to advance into Afghanistan, as tho Ameer persists in an assurance that he is able to defend his territory from attack without assistance from British troops. He is, how ever, to be supplied with arms and money by the British Government.

Quantities of stores and ammunition are being despatched to Quetta.

' A number of Afghan tribeß are reported to be hostile to England. London, April 21. The arrogant tone displayed by Russia towards England [on the Afghan frontier question is increasing. Reported Humiliation of Eng land.-Joy at Paris and Berlin. It is reported that Penjdeh has been ceded to Russia, and that a Turkoman garrison will be thrown into it at once. The press of London, referring to rumours current as to the terms _ upon which the Afghan frontier question is to be settled, doplore the projected sur render of Penjdeh, and assert that a con flict with Russia is thereby only post poned. There is great rejoicing in Berlin and Paris over the peace proposals, and the unfavourable terms accepted by England, Neutrality of the Hellespont. London, April 19. A rumour is circulated that Germany and Austria have threatened to discard the termß of the Berlin Treaty, which preserves tho neutrality of the Hellespont, in the event of war between England and Russia.

THE SOUDAN CAMPAIGN.

Motion for Evacuation Rejected.

London, April 13. In tho House of Commons last night, during the discussion on the proposed motion thanking Her Majesty for calling out tho Militia and Reserves, an amend ment was moved in favour of immediate evacuation of the Soudan. Lord Churchill supported the amendment, but on a division being taken, it was rejected. Oamon Dlgna Mustering His Farces. , London, April 16. It Is believed that Osman Digna is en gaged mustering his forces in the mountains preparatory to an attack upon the British troops. He is runniug short of supplies, and an attack is expected daily.

THE FRANCO EGYPTIAN QUARREL.

Fronch Troops Ordered te Suez.

London, April 20. Three French transports, with 4,000 men : havo been sent to Suez.

Caibo, April 26. A report was prevalent to-day to the effect that diplomatic relations had been broken off between France and Egypt, but the announcement was premature, M. Camille Baron, the French Minister at this Court, was actually instructed, however, by his Government to leave'yesterday, fail ing satisfaction being afforded for the sup pression of the " BosphoreEgyptien," His departure, however, has been postponed owing to negotiations for a Compromise having been initiated, and it is now hoped affairs arc progressing in the direction ofl a peaceful solution of the difficulty.

WAIROA CHAMPION PUNT RACE.

The Champion Punt Race, which is rowed annually at Wairoa, attracts considerably attention both there and in Auckland. The last contest took place on Saturday. The course was 3J miles, and the first prize £50. There were a large number of com petitors, including R. Moore, of the WaiteJ mata Boating Club, who is' said to have been unwell a few days ago, and the race W mlted:— Brown, 1; R. Mpore, t j Patten, 8. Brown won by 2 length?, and the time was twenty minutes.

MURDEROUS AFFRAY AT LYTTLETON

(by. telegraph—press association.)

CiißisTCHUßcn, this day. About 11.15 p.m. on Saturday, John Green, carpenter of the Barque Colleen, was speaking to the cook of the Invcrcargill on Gladstone Pier. Green asked the other man what ship he belonged to, and on the cook replying the Invercargill, he began to abuse the owners of the ship. Leslie, an apprentice of the Invercargill, then enme up, and a quarrel with Green ensued on the subject. This led to a fight, and Leslie getting the better of the first-named, Green produced a pocket knife and stabbed Leslie with it three or feur times, one of the cuts it is feared penetrating one of his lungs. Dr. McDonald, who was called in, can give no opinion yet as to the probable result of the case, as the patient is m a very precarious condition. Green was arrested by the police.

DEFENCE NOTES.

The town was thrown^ . excitement on Saturday nH^ lationofavarietyofi^J warlike character. Somell? hod actually been doSS? wore equally a 8 Bure th ,^S of a Ruesian cruiser t« Tiritiri. Urge crowds asseS the newspapers offices 24 glean any information, n^ the excitement was as follow Q Saturday evening Colonel T^'""1 telegram from the vltT* Defence requeetbg him bfeN forces in and around aSoU^T^ Monday (to-day) ft^SSfe in repelling a Bupp O8 &S H force. Itap P ear7thatthK s'* one of a number senttoaUfr* ing officers of Volunteer iftH** bTAR had been published^W means of notifying the V n f!L the parade, and ° snggesSf turnout be postpon/f^ W He promptly received •" ! effect that the Governmental ot seeing how many Z. " £ out at short notice in weeo'LS In the meantime, His TO>*k& (MrW. R. Waddel) r2P* despatch from the Bok'-'u'J* Minister for De fence,^eg^ care to-day a pubUohol«^ Volunteers to attend the M Worship proved equal to «*S Finding the newspaper ,H proceeSed to thotoTOiSi Henry Brett, proprietoroftS; was fortunata m finding yS Mayor, having made known M Mr Brett at once proceeded M ofhee, and in a few minntes (ij f? extra was being circulated-threlili "APril2s,W, "UEOBNT TKjbibaj,', " Wellington. SaturaV .t.-" His Worship the Maywjf ift feel obliged if/ OUC °-S make Monday next a pabWliiS enable the members of tie VoMK .to attend a General Parade o«fi afternoon for a special m&Jfi ".To Colonel Ly7n7Aucik s i 4 desired to call onfall jmt tm• around AucklandonMondajSi' for practical iMtroetj6iiln?!2 posed attack from such IpobaSi - think it could be mad&—fl, E 5^ " In accordance with theibowM, I declare Monday noxLArf 251 public V, ;;." j t Copies of tha extra <ri&i. ■ Opera House and the Croat '<£ were promptly read .tp^nmii there assembled, Large v poll's out the Volunteers w§real«§[4i office, and the numerous wwla, throughout the city and etAsrkrst covered with flaming iillj, 53m M did not rest at this.1 He 'aw^d conveyed to the d^tneii 1} » churches a request °";t!i»t mm ments regarding ,tt«; iwrfs be made at their falaoeebi day, the object Uw;sii;mii)m labour should hive Bafficii AHTILLEEYBIQOOT?WCnCI The."A"Bs.toryofi;Pßrjr,rt command of Captain P«ji£'Uenjfc and Geddes, prooeadqd' W CiSW Beach, North ShorVwHHHj for tho purpose of tanking.la (Mi shell practice, Tlieiewaßßpssniss men, and these wm sM/idei lot) meets of nine men tub tnd i ro The target was i'.lffinl bn^, w 1,500 yards out ia 'us be>§\S Gw The shooting wMpnMiraple.'.Tajp the best being mjM* bjf; ; 'U«;M mont uiidor pGrtrGftflt L Mhwhhtft ft Burns,. Senior liyor of fie Kw M Regiment of Artillery, ui(ksk i W of the l'evonportmvalSj'ifffl^ Thero was a large attendance of tljgs* public, there being •b&y&'Msmii the beach and on the Noi Head, The City Guards, Bcoompsatel M Devonport Navals, had a caunjb jra yesterday forenoon,. and m\»tts marched to St. Matftew*! CmaA w the Rev. WvTebbhd4^|fflM Company, preached. ■Tm (ot.«P mustered to the number of i(5 tw* tain Isaacs, and ii.nlrasr* B*' Bennett, and Dr, Ewin^ wM«.!»*| 35 of tbe Devonport'flaTal'.'MW Fenton and Lieutenanh.lMi Gerrard. IntiiocnnrscoilraiOiM Mr Tebbs said, " Wfcit £#»f call to mind or hear c! ij.I:' s' Creasy, find the cry, ■ Bt'ottf ■ Merrio Knglaiid I' vlttoatJij'lJ- heart stirred; or, iaW**?. charge of '^IWimß| of Rorke'e Drift, »nd «fr vi» and heroic deeds : patfe» ; did not rejoice that tas W' of them? Thequeston te SW"^ this, Was aU*W'wrsll(l<#jSS have them think I No, att!!7j no, Every instinct of W "!■ them that it was art)!(lSSsifi| taught thorn- that ityiuwmmm was anyonethipg: ■tmmgS was opposed to WWW'Ss patriotism, that love °fMW'VJjj those brave men to dareowj* , did. Heroism, nnd "-^Jii could haveno place fe«,S Burnabyfell, ho fell sacriowW^J soldier Bt^SJfll perisßedin Khartonm, WE soldier showing h^..^ 81*?*^! country, and his dosirow un peace for wfilch ho wished. Tho Pulpit on W«»t«;^ tianity, recognising «¥Ja principle, reeognisM. nv m J §ho does not, of c°fW* but condemns and denomgSß terms, the selfi6hnes?^»Sa that are sometimes to war; but war iWiiSI only is admitted ty™F%M ennobled and »»^JM| been eaid, 'HkM**."^, character of war it''P^ystl* I,or principles. ond«*^*gSiil' to faco death '«■ wfj&j^ The devotion of anM^fS before us in war in a fora»^ overwhelms and «IP*j£S*{ pdßtmebtstte;«a»fflSftJ The'meniberu.ponnau'wfii 4 exists for tho good citle'^b at the ft«(iW«Wrt*l Robertson falj!7,'Vii««J*%H the people .to deini'^^M right that they '^jg, VU Paul's, R^-'0'. ««?«■ Christians they *«« much 09 it bloodshed, and efSffiiajß upon the outbreak "f the two grest jossible means rom entering a *£"£* M found i>MtM^%hS'M*Sl duty of G«£Mii*™ et in only be m Ql' s" -, « an interview wT fc mpP»ffi« the gentleman," w^if^JM appointed to the «»^iK™

THE AUCKLAND Evisiniinc* stak MOJMDAY, APRIL 27. 1885



UNSOLICITED testimonials from medical gentlemen testify to the merits of Wolfe's SCHNAPPS; - TEA. MANY \EAR9' EXPERIENCE IN THE. ART OF BLENDING AND SELECTING THE VARIOUS CIROWTHB OF INDIA, CHINA, AND CEYLON, Enables the Subscriber to offer a REALLY CHOICE TEA «r At IS -J^D PER POUND, IN BIX-POUND TINS, 10s F.ACH, AT REW'S WHOLESALE TEA and GROCERY STORE, Victoria-street. jrpiGE'S BEER -*- BUSINESS. I have this day Bold my Beer Bottling Busi ness, oarriea on by mo in Fort-street, to Mr Henrr MoLaren, who will carry on a similar business at the same addreas. Thanking my customora for their patronage in the past, I now solicit their support to my suooessor. Dated this 18th day of April, 1885. JAMES HICKEY. HMoLAREN bega to notify the trade • and publio generally, that having pur chased the abovo business, he will bo prepared td execute ail orders entrusted to him with despatch, and hopes, by supplying a first-class ortiole at a moderate rate, to merit a continu ance ot the patronage glvon to Ma predecessor. Dated this 16th day of April, 18 H. MoLAREN. Zvg"Z5iODRTBUTTON BLACK KID 55 GLOVES, All Sizes. Zs. 2s. 2s. A grand line just opened at LOVETT'S, WELLESLEV-STREET. SELLING OFF STOCK OF CUTLERY AND PLATED GOODS. TH O M A"i S~A MUE L, Being compelled to Clear Out his Stock of Cutlery and Electro-plated Goods, in consequence of the EXPIRATION OF LEASE, is now clearing out the whole o£ the Stock at an EnomouTsioriflce. The goods are from the best Sheffield Makers, and will have to be Sold it any Price, consisting of- Best Ivory. Bone Table and Dessert Knives, Lockwood and John son's Best Pocket Knives. Electroplate Forks, Spoons, Cruets, Teapote, &c, Potosl and Sibe rian Silver Forks and Spoons (very cheap) npwards allowed a Discount of Three Shillings Importer of Cutlery, 108, Queen-afreet. rilO FOOTUALIi CLUBS. — Fcotball



THE NTCW QOODB THE NEW GOOD 9 THE NEW GOODS THE NEW GOODS Aro now opened out FOB THE WINTER FOR THK WINTER FOR THK WINTER FOR THK WINTER. Tho Stook is the largest and boat soleoted in the olty, and to THE MMEET THE TIMES NEW Several linoa in every De partment ore marked at ZEALAND Prioes CLOTHING s»& C& p SPECIALLY CHEAP FACTOKY, SPECIALLY CHEAP. 158 & 100, Quooa-fltroot. __ The Juvenile Department has received olose attention, and parents will find DURABILITY ECONOMY DURABILITY ECONOMY DURABILITY ECONOMY DURABILITY ECONOMY Combined Is the .leading feature. In Boys' lanoj Suits several new and choice styles aro now being shown. o t 7 a a For SINOI.K INSERTIONS Of THREE-LINE "\VANTKD" NOTICES tho chargei is Is Cash. If these small itoms aro not paid at the time, tho chargo In all cases is iis Cd. There la no vari ation to this rulo. • Star Offlce, January 2nd, 183j. piRST A UTUMN gHOW OF TTVRAPER^T MILNE AND CHOYCE Having now received their NEW GOODS for the Autumn, will mako a SPECIAL SHOW of the same *3" TIIIS DAY "E» When a magnlflcont display will bo seen of all the Novelties to bo had in the Homo Markets. SPECIALTIES IN EVERY DEPART MENT. Larger Assortment than usual of TRIMMED BONNETS AND HATS, LONG SILK MANTLES (Special Valuk), COBTUMES (Special Value), JERSEYS (Plain and Fancy), HOSIERY AND GLOVES (SPECIAL VALUE) Very Extensive Assortment of DRESS GOODS. N B —Milne and Choyce being determined not o 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 O H N W B. I T E, TAILOIt AND IMPORTER. VICTORIA-STREET (NEXT UNION BANK), Bogs leave to acquaint his friends and tns public that he das made extensive altorationx and additions to his Shop, including a Cutting and Fitting Room, in which all the latoat im provements capable of making a flrst-jlass Tailoring Establishment have been adopted. He is now open, and has a magnificent stook, embracing everything new or worthy of atten- Uonin i the i home R ma^ta i , x RUApKHU; SECOND SHIPMENT SEASON'S GOODS. QJPECIAL NOTICE. Hhavo receircd my second Shipment of AUTUMN AND WINTER GOODS, JUST OI'KNED, PER TIHC DORIC, To which I Invite the inspeotion of my Patrons and the Publio generally. fl L. POSSENNISKIE, MERCHANT TAILOR & HABIT MAKER Shobtland-Stbbet. 15,000 am 15000 15J000 GARLICK & CRANWELI HAVE FIFTEEN THOUSAND YARDS OF JRUSSEL3 AND TAPESTRY CARPETS IN STOCK, 3estdee KIDDERMINSTER. FELT, DUTCH, AND KENSINGTON SQUARES. Chb Greatest Vabikts" in Auckland 111 3ARPETS Very Cheap \ 3ARPBTS Very Cheap f Tapestry, from Is 9d 3ARPRT3 Very Cheap > ... 3ARPETS Very Cheap 1 Brussels, from 3a 9d 3ARPETS Very Oheap / GARLIOK & CRANWBLL GARLICK & CRANWBLL GARLICK & ORANWELL GARLICK & CRANWKLL GARLICK & CRANWELL GARLICK & CRANWBLL tron BEDSTEADS ajid BEDDING n BEDROOM FURNITURE I fi^tj DINING do. do. f "f™ 7 DRAWING do. do. > tor SALL do. do, I Delivery KITCHEN do. do. I "ouyor* JFFIOE FURNITURE / HOUSES FURNISHED THROUGHOUT. BUY YOUR FURNITUBK FKOM GARLICK & CRANWELL, OHEAP FUBmSBINO WAREHOUSE, QOEEN-STRBET AND LOBNE-STKBBT, Auckland. HYAUIASON, DURHAM • STREET. AUCKIiAND.-Key» Kittfifl to Patent and other Locks, on the shortest notice. Practical Men sent to Flok Looks and Open Safes at moderate charges. Lawn Mowers Ground and Repaired. NOTICE. TTVE, WILKINB, F. E. C. S., JLJ Consulting and Operating Subgkon, Is at his Surgery for Genoral Practice and Special Practice-Eye, Ear, and Throat Diseases —Mornings and Afternoons; Sundays, 10.80 to 12.30. Consultation Fees very moderate. Db. Wilkins spent seven years at Moorefields Eye Hospital, London, under Messrs Bowman and Crltcfiott, two at Throat Hospital, London, seven yearn Honorary Surgeon Albert Hospital, and eight years at Eye, Ear, and Throat Infirmary Melbourne. Adjusts Spectacles to Sight.— Consulting Rooms—Queen-street. Auckland. NEW 1885—-fTtTINTER GOODS.—IBBS WILLIAM R. BRIDGMAN IS NOW SHOWING A Splendid Assortment of Choice Dress Goods New All-wool French Spingles, all shades New All-wool Kudos Cashmeres, all shades New All-wool Radamo Cloths, all shades New Silk Spot Foule Cloths, all shades New All-wool Coloured Biarritz Cloths, all ■hades New All-wool HOtnospuna. all shades New French Merinos, Cashmeres, all shades New Estamene Serges, Poplins New Figured Dress Goods, all marked at most reasonable prices Feather Trimmings, Black and Coloured New Stock Blankets, splendid value-from 5s 6d pair. New Pattern Crctonnon New Lot of Choioe Laces, in Black, White, and Coloured Beautiful Assortment of New Frillings, Rib bons, &o» 10 Men's BJaok Paget Coats at 21s, worth 35s New Fur Capes from 7s 6d New Umbrellas from Is to 20a Ladles', Maids', and Girls' New Ulsters In variety ' ■ Men's Macintoshes, a few slightly damaged half-price Several Job lines at low prioes to dear. Patterns Free by Post.



THE SNAKE ROOT REMEDY roit RHEUMATISM andGOUT.-Tmc CIHICirUQ*(ACTE» H*CtMO«»)OBBL»CX SNAKE BOOT ha« bum lono cclmbated ASA RHEUMATISM RCMCDY. THIS PREPARATION IB THC lIOIT CMTAIN 111 IT« IfFECTS. »NO



W. H. Fenton and Co. have just received, ex Coptic, a very superior selection of water proof coats in various shapes and oolourintrs, all guaranteed sewn Beams and edges, and a choice assortment of new winter hosiery, glorea, ahirte, pajamahs, braces, travelling bag*, etc., eto. W.H.F. and Co. desire to draw attention to a menial novelty, being a combination of umbrella,



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