SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE

HIGH WATER.

Auckland-This afternoon, 0.58; to-morrow miming, 1,31. „„ . ~ -._. Manukau Heads - Tina afternoon, 3.38; to-morrow morning, 3.51. ~___. Kaipara Hbatw—Thisaftornoon, 1.18; to mor row morning, 1.51.

HUNMKT.—This evening, 5.3. UUNR-SE.—To morrow morning, 6.50. MOONS AGE.-Last Quarter, 7th, 8.22 p.m,

ARRIVALS.

LA9T EVENING. Waitakl, s.s., Crawford, from Whangaroi Clansman, s.s., Farquhar.'from Whangarel

TO-DAY. Wellington, s.s., Stephenson, from Russell

DEPARTURES.

TO-DAY. Waihora. _s.,*Edie, for Southern Porta

Inwards Coastwise. — Krlemhilda, from Whangaroi, with 30,100 ft timber; Paku, from Russell, with 50 tons manganese; Dream, from .Russell, with 59 tons coal; Margaret, from Whangarel, with 25 tons wood; Coralio, from Whangare.i, with IS tons coal; Progress, from IVhangopono, with 30,000 ft timber.

The brigantino Proapority arrived at Mercury Bly from Rockhampton yesterday. Sho loads timbor and returns to an Australian port.

The s s. Waitaki arrived from Whangarci at 9 lost evening. Passongers: Mosßrs Reed, Hua eick, Knoggs, Mrs Downs, and others.

The s.s. lona arrived from Morcury Bay thiß morning. She leaves again to-morrow after n ion for Great Barrior.

Tho brigantino EUlan Donan left Morcury Biv yesterday with timber for an Australian port.

Repairs to the Bartholomew Gosuold wero commenced to-day by Mr C. Bailey's workmen. It is not yot known if the vossel will havo to bo dockod.

At Mercury Bay yesterday afternoon, tho brigantino Occola was nearly ready for sea, and tho brigantino Kenilworth had commenced loading.

The s.s. Clansman arrives "rom Whangarel at 3.20 a.m. today. Paesongora: Mo.dames Flower. Rowlands, Miss Bruce, Messrs Fronch, Mctood, Marsdon, Marshall. Puilon. Phillip3 and Lee. Tho Clansman leaves for Tauranga at 7 this ovoning.

The barque Pak Wan goos from this port to Newcastle in ballast. Sho cleared at the Cus toms yostordoy afternoon.

The 8.8. Taupo was floated out of dock last ovenlng. Bhe will leave for the South a few days hence.

Tho barque Wild Wave, from here for Wha ngoroa, arrivod off tho lattor port yeßterdsy, and was towed in by the s.s. Wellington. The Goyernment steamer Stella was at Rus sell yesterday. Sho was coaling previous to continuation of her cruise round northern lighthouses.

The scow Result has been purchased from Mosßrs Lane and Brown, by Captain Macdonald, late master of the brig Robin Hood, who in t. 'iuli to keep hor cruising in the coastal timber trade

The 8.8. Wellington arrived from Russell and Northern ports at 8.30 this morning. Passen gers: Mr Capper and child, 8. and R Scott, Mrs Scott and family (7), Messrs Langbrldgo, Hammond, Gaze, T. Davie, Bell, W. J. Parrlß. Fidler, Rixaterer, Winahlp, Mr and Mrs Browne. Mcsdamos Nesbitt, Watkins aud child, Clarke, child and nurse, Messrs R. K. Clarke, James Rao, Antonio Rosotta, R. 11. Pank.Miss Wild, and 143 in the steerage,

Tho s.s. Waihora left for Southern ports at noon to-dp.y, with tho following passengers:— Messrs McDougall, Whitakor, J. J. Clark, and Judge Buckey. For Napier: Mosßrs Tennant, Sutholino (2), E. Prentis, J. C White. Frasor, and Arnold. For Wellington : Mossrs Robertson, Isaacs, and Johnson, Miss Richard son, Rev. Van Haven, Mrs Townhlll. For Lyttelton: Mrs Thomson, 2 children, and ser vant, Mr and Mrs Cameron, Messrs Rossiter (2). Coyon, Doubleday, Short, Doyle, Maunsell, Morey, Thompson. For Dunedin: Mrs Camp bell and 3 children..Mesars Bayley and Daniol. For Melbourne: Messrs Fitzgerald, S. H. Ellio. aud Longuot,

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Wellington, yesterday.—Arrived: Lyttel ton. ship, from London. Sailed: Ringarooma, for the North. Passengers for Auckland: Messrs Eogel and Tonuant,

Lvttelto.v, yesterday.—Sailed : Candidate, ship, for London; Rotomahana. for llio North. Passengers for Aucklnml: Mesdamos Mcl can, Wotherall, Ponsford, Kohn, Hill, Rogan, and Master Mosong.

OAMAItu, this tiny.—Suited, this morning: Exoelslor, barque with broadßtuffd, for Auck land,

Pout Chalmers, this day .—Arrived: Star of Grace, ship, from London.

ARRIVAL OF THE ARAWA.

She is Placed ln Quarantine

Port Chalmers, this day.—Arrived: Arawa, 5.8., from London, via Hohart. She has beon placed in quarantine. The health of all on board is good, with one exception—that of a seaman, who on March 30th took small-pox, and is now convalescent His clothes and bedding aro being destroyed, and he has been completely iaolated since tho outbroak of the disease. Tho Arawa brings 20 saloon, 40 second oabln, and 75 steerage passengers, and 2.500 tons of cargo for aU port?. On her arrival at Hobart all communication was forbidden, and the passenKera for that port _tnd At Btralta have been brought here. and When the Arawa is admitted to pratique Will be sent back to their destina tions. The Arawa left Plymouth 3.10 p.m. on March 28, and arrived at Capetown on April 15, f ter a passage of lSdys 9hrs Saniins. Sho again 'oft at 1135 p.m. of the 16th. and arrived at Hohart on May 1. l_dj _ 23hrs lumiris horn Cape town. Sho left Hooart at 5.30 p.m. on the 4th inst,, passed the Bluff at 11 a.m. on the 7th, and here at 10 p.m. Her actual steaming time was 38 dys 30mlns.

COMMERCIAL.

Evening Stab Oflice, this day. , Mk Alfred Buckland's Report.—At the Haymarket on Friday, May 1, fodder was something lower in value, the greater part sell frorn 2s 9d to 3s 3d the cwt, but a few choice loads reached Is 9d. Pressed clover hay, 5s the cwt; oaten chaff, £1 tho ton ; maize, 4s ; short oats. 2s 5d and 23 6d ; damaged oats, 2s 2d to 2. 3d the bußhel; potatoes, £2 lis tho ton. Horse stock were numerous, the greater part at low values; but ueeful working horses ranged from £17 to £22 10b; the child'spony, £9103; Luckponny, £2010.; waggonette, £63; and a small consign ment of cheese from Tauranga, 5d the lb. On. Tuesday beßt hides brought I'd the lb; tallow, 22s the owt; sheepskins, Is Id to 2s 3d each. At the usual monthly pale at Waluku on Saturday ast there was a full muster ot stock: many of them ln forward condition; good prices were Obtained throughout the sale. At Pukekohe on Monday, there was also a numerous muster of young stock and quiet . cows, with a steady demand at late values throughout the sale. At Remuera, on Thursday, dairy cows of all Classes were numerous, and scarcely maintained late vslues. Store cattle were dull of sale. Fat cattle were in ustial number, but many of them good stores only, and a large number of them cWs and light weight steers. Those wore at lato values,- but grown cattle of good quality advanced in value 253 the 1001b being the ruling price given. Sheep also were better worth, and good wethers brought 3d the lb. Pigs of all classes were numerous, and in good demand, and oalves, although plentiful, wero at satis factory values. „_ , ___ Mkssbs Hunter and Noian's Weekly RbipOßT.—Horses: There has been but little ohange in the market during the week. Those of a good Btamp sold fairly well, but other de scriptions W ere slow of sale. The Durham yards were well filled on Friday, but as there were but few Bbipborne animals, there was but little attraction, and outside buyers were limited, consequently bidding was slow, but eventually most of the lots were cleared at the previous week s values. Wool, hides, and skins: The demand for heavy hides continues, but light weights are relatively lower * wool and skins unaltered. Cattle: There has been inoreased activity in tho market: a much larger number have been brought for ward than on the previous week. Dairy stock continues in good demand at fully previous values but fat and store Btock barely main tained their previous value. The Newmarket ■yards were fairly supplied with aU descriptions on/Tuesday, with perhaps a few exceptions in the store class. There was no noteworthy alterations in values. In the butchers' pen, aged cows, although fat, sold relatively lower than other descriptions, but there was no alteration in onotafions of any kind of horned Btock. Sheep: Full yardß at Newmarket on Tue»day met with Hteadv competition at last week's values. Store ewes sold at from Cs 6d to 9a: fat, from 133 to lis; Sra.hers"from 13s 6d to 21s 3_ ; lambs, from 7s 6d to 12s. Pigs plentiful, and sold at from 2_d to _d PeME_s-.s G?W. Binney and Co. report that at their weekly sale of hides, skins, and tallow, the competition still continues brisk for all goad iia.cßlß offered, and quote first-class heavy hides, m to m : others, from 2_d to BJd per lb; sheepskins, is Id to 4s eaoh ; tallow, Inferior, 183 per owt.

AUCKLAND PRODUCE MARKET.

FAM __ and DA-_vPBODUOE.-Wholosale: But to* &-_£__. to isi Butter, salt (scarce).Bd to Si" Cheese, good factory, fid to .id; c&Utb-r. do- m torn ;Kggs. to-..2sto_-; T_.rfl in bladders, 7d; Bacon and Hams, Provincial, Bd to 8d; Hams, 8d toDd; Canter bwv BSonln cloth, 9jd; Bacon and h'l ii equal numbers, scarce, 9ld tn iod: Hams, very soarce. only ll.d to iiw- JainsTper case, Ss doz.. £1 12b 6d to £1 • _t i_t_ls3d: salt d0..10d to Is; Cheese.colonlal, 8d to9d;l_ggß,perdoz.. 2e6d;___o_. perlb.lOdto is: Hams, do., Is to Is Id. i'LOTO Market. - Wholesale. - Superfine _lour.sllk dressed, per ton. fill 10o; do, do, house ■hnik £10 10b; hundred.. ss; fifties. 10s per ton nxtra- Backs and bags free; Cantab, sackß, __i 10." hundreds. ss; fifties, 10b extra; South ern do, £815s to £9 ss; bran, per ton. sacks in- local. £5 Us to £5; Southern do, £1 10s; «h_. r_. ____ to £5; cabin broad, £18; oatmeal, do £13 lbs; oate. 2b Id to 2s fit; maize, 3a 6d to *i RH • notatoes, £315s per ton; pearl barley do. _fsS»t b«n»T_H_n onions, £7 to £8; fowl wheat, 2a 7d to 2a 9d. W___T__i GOM. Flax. &0. - Poor oroinary, nominal. £-5; good ordinary. £32 to £31; _^_rior £34 to £36 and upwards; East Coast. £.5 tSssupply for month to date, 120 tons; e__ «_£_.__-to■ «M»»*. do.. £7 to a-jhum per lb, 2_d to 3d! cocoanut fibre, per owt, 15s to COA_ ANT> FIHI-WOODMAnKET.-Coal! NOW raafle (ship's side). 28s to 80s per ton; yard, 32s to _ss; Bay of Islands, at yardß, -8b Bd' screened, 30s 6d; ditto at the mines, 13s M j ship's Bide, 265; Waikato. 8s to 12s; in Auokland, 18s to 225: Kamo. 12s per ton at loading ground; Tauplrl at mine, ss6d to 12s, at Tard, 18s 6d to 225; Whangarel, at mine, 9s Bd-yar_. (steam), 17s; household, 21s; delivered, „s. Firewood: Uncut at wharf (cargo), 8s 6d to its per ton: delivered, lis: cut 17ai to 18s. Bl_l_iNG Materials.—Timber: Boards aud ecant-tog. 100 ft. best. lis; second-olaes. 8a _sd; best Planed, tongued, and grooved, first.class, 18s 6d: medium, 13s; second ditto, lis 6d. Cargo, best (at mills), 10s, 9d: Bocpnd claaa (at mills), 6a; baulk, 7s. New Zealand pallnga, sft (sap). 10s; sft (heart), !39; »ft, Ua i ti-tree rails. £3 10s per 100; nuiM SjslsVfifl 10a to £7 Ita: shingles. 18e per 1,000; obart palings. 6ft, Ms; Bft, 21s: Hobart rails. Kfe. __ng o._otat_-_. Bricks (at Avondale),

355-to 46s por 1.000; town yards, 16s to 55s' dollvorod. 60s to 80s. Drain pipos (at works), per 100 (0 inobos bore), 10a: i inohes. lis; 3 Indies, 9s; 2 inohos, £2 10s por 1,000; socket glazed pipes, 18 inches; Is por foot; 15 inohos. Is ud por foot; 12 inches, 3s por foot; 9 inohos, 2s per foot; 6 Inchos, Is nor foot! 4 Inohes, 9d por foot; 3 inohes, 7d per Manures.—Bonedust, Sydnoy, C 7 15s to BS. ao cording to quality; bonoHour, 0810s; Auokland (38 Peruvian guano, £18; Maiden Island, £8; Huon guano, small lots, £5 to £6. bogs includod; Hurst's chemical manure. £11 10s

Births.

HARRIS.—On May 5. at Prlnces-stroot, Albert Park, the wife ot C. Atwoll Harris of a daughter.

Marriages.

CLIFTON-SCOTT.-On April 5, at St. Patrick's Cathedral, by Rev. Father Georgo Tnckwoll, William Featborston Clifton to Luoy Soott. LEVKT-FORSDICK.-On May 2. at the offlco of tho Registrar, Port Albort. William Crisp .jivot, third son of Charles Lovot, Welsford Vineyard, to Fanny, oldebt daughter of John Fo-sdick. London.

Deaths.

BOND.-On May 8, at Selwyn Terrace, Parnoll, Annie, the wife of Mr C. J. Bond. The funeral will leavo her late residence to-monow (Saturday), at 3 p.m.

PATTERSON.-On May 7, at Otahuhu, John George, second son of tho late William Patter son ; aged 29 years. The funeral will lea vohls mother's rosldenoo, Otahuhu, on Sunday, at 3 p.m. Friends are respectfully invited.

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

FRIDAY, MAY 3, 1885.

For the onus that lank, issi-tuca, Voi the wrong that needs resistance, For the future in the 4ietan.., And the good that we out de.

The present Government has been prolific in the production of memo randa. Sir Julius Vogel cannot sup press his literary faculty, and his con ! tribtlHons to the stock of New Zealand State papers have been varied and well written. He has now added 1 another to the list, the purpose of the latest contribution being to set forth the objections of the Government to the Federal Council Bill now before the Imperial Parliament. In considering this subject, it is well to remember that there are two kinds of federation —that between the colonies them selves, which has been realised in Canada and is now proposed for Aus tralasia, and that between the Imperial Government and the colonies. It is the former project which the Federal Council Enabling Bill now before the Imperial Parliament is meant to achieve. The bill is, in its main features, identical with that adopted by

the Intercolonial Conference, and it proposes to set up a Council having power to legislate on certain large questions lor the whole of the Austral asian colonies, each colony contribut ing two representatives to the Federal body. The scheme has been pressed forward chiefly by Victoria, with the concurrence of South Australia, Quoensland, and Tasmania. New South Wales, however, and New Zea land have held aloof, and Sir Julius Vogcl, on behalf of the Ministry, con siders the opportunity favourable for formulating the reasons which would preclude his Government from recom mending the New Zealand Parliament to accept Federation upon the terms proposed in this bill. The primary ob jection is—that to empower two per sons associated with many others (strangers to the colony) with powers of final legislation on many subjects would be altogether inconsistent with the autonomous powers which ar_ vested in the Legislatures of the various colonies, and the New Zealand Government is of opinion that no colonial Parliament would surrender its powers in such a way to any outside body. At the in stance of some of the colonies, the Im perial Government have meditated the insertion of a clause enabling any colony to withdraw. But Sir Julius Vogel points out that this would not remove the objection, because before a colony could free itself it might have become a consenting party to legisla tion and undertakings which could not immediately be got rid of. The force of this objection as applied to mail services, defence measures, and other undertakings involving great ex penditure, is apparent. After a colony had once recognised the Council and sanctioned its acts, interests would be created that could nOt be abandoned without v sacrifice.

The remedy suggested by Hie memo randum is one that has often been urged as the best safety-valve to the Federal scheme. It is a clause pro viding that no law adopted by the Federal Council shall have force in any colony until it has received the endorse ment of the colonial Legislature. This provision would ensure the perfect autonomy of each colony, although it would reduce the Federal Council to little .nore than an Intercolonial Board of Advice, devoid of real power. Would such a Board be worth the cost of establishing and maintaining? We think it would. Federation is a new thing, and it is unwise for any colony to surrender its perfect powers of self government. By the limited Council the federal principle could be tried experimentally, and if successful, it would grow into the more permanent and powerful authority representing the concentrated wealth and influence of combined Austialasia. If the measures framed by the Council were for the good of the colonies, they would, no tloubl, find ready adoption in the several Parliaments, and their rejection might be taken as an evidence of the wisdom of the reservation upon which the New Zealand Government are now insisting. If the Federal measures were such as failed to commend them selves for adoption by the representa tives of the people of New Zealand, they ought not, we may safely assume, to be forced upon the colony by an ex traneous authority.

A Federal Council with power to impose a prejudicial law on an isolated colony cannot be allowed lo exist; but a Federal Council without that authority, legislating only for the good of every member of the Federation, would prove a great power for good. To suy that such a Council would not result in great advantage is to say that there are no points of intercolonial legislation upon which the different Governments of Australasia arc agreed —a manifestly absurd conclusion. The advice of New Zealand on this question of Federation is one deserving of some respect, as coming from a thoroughly dispassionate and disinterested source. This colony has no selfish end to serve in seeking Federal union; indeed, though committed to some extent by her statesmen to the principle of Aus tralasian Federation, it is not clear but New Zealand would prefer to stand apart from the continental colonies and pursue her separate policy of forming the central figure of a Polynesian Federation. At all events, our Minis ters have plainly laid down the only possible conditions upon which New Zealand will federate with Australia.

A Volunteering Danger.

Amid tho spontaneous and highly-gratifying spirit now animating those communities, thoro is a " rock ahoad," to which it is ad visablo to druw timely attontion. From Invorcargill and olsowhoro como reports of proposals to form Irish companios ; in a dis trict in Wellington provinco a Gorman corps is boing formed ; and it was soiiously proposod tho other day in Auckland to organizoa loyal Orange company of Volun teers. Tho danger to which we refer is pal pable, and consists in tho likelihood of cir cumstances arising which would render Volunteer Companies so formed totally un reliable and worse than useless. What, for instance should wo do with a body of Gor man Volunteers in tho not unlikely event of a difficulty arising between this colony and the Gorman Empire over somo South Soa question? Or supposing our Volunteer forces to bo called into the field at any emorgency, how should we keep the Orange men from turning their fire ontheir brothors in-armsintholrisncompanies, andvicevcrsa 1 The danger of allowing distinctly foreign companies to form part of tho defonco forcos of these colonies was forcibly shown at a meeting hold in Melbourno to form a German corps,at which 250 people attended. The speeches, with ono exception, woro all delivered in German, and here are the sen timents of one speaker :—" Germany, ho urged, had spent an enormous amount of monoy in training her male population as soldiers, and he did not see why the bono fit of this expenditure should be given to England. Germany wanted her own soldiers, and if tho Germans in Victoria wished to enrol as soldiers lotthem go on bo half of the Fatherland toNow Guinea, whore their services might possibly bo required." Though theßeviews weredisavowed by other speakers, there can be no doubt that Ger mans havo very kindly feelings towards their Fatherland, and though not fond of war, would fight in their country's cause in preference to auy other. In these isolated colonial communities, excitement over distant events sometimes roachea a high pitch, as we havo witnessed during the Franco-German war, and at the timo of tho Fenian rising in Ireland; and at such times the existence of armed bodice of men, with sectional and nutional feolinga and prejudices would be distinctly inimical to good order and tranquillity. Whilo in no way disparaging the loyalty and bravery of those with whom tho proposals for such corps have originated, we there fore hold tho better way would be for naturalised foreigners, Irishmen, and Orangemen to enrol in the ordinary Volun teer corps in the district where they reside. Thoy will thus completely identify them selves with the community, and will beßt testify their desire to act the part of loyal colonists and subjects of her Majesty the Queen. This was the course recommended to the Germans of Molbourno, and the advico is equally applicablo to this colony, whero we aro happy to say tho Orangemen have shown their good sense by refraining from forming separate companies.

Our weekly market price list appears in another column. Several alterations in prices occur in the grain and timber mar ket. Gum continues at last week's value, tbo supply for May so far being 120 tons.

Thfs afternoon the Austrian man-o'-war Saida was visited by the Very Rev, Father Walter Macdonald, Fathers Tuckwell, Lenihan, and O'Gara, who were enter* toined on board by Captain Fayeaz,

Tho captain of the s.s. Durham, on tho trip to Port Albort on Wednesday, picked up a boat in which wore two boys, in tho Kaipara. Tho boat was drifting out to wards the Heads, and tho lads appear to havo had a narrow escape from a perilous journey.

James Griffiths, hotolkooper, of Dairy Flat, filed a petition in bankruptcy yester day afternoon. His liabilities aro stated at £253 18s, of which £50 aro secured, and his assets, which consist entirely of book dobts, aro sot down at £260. Since ho cauio to Auckland his hotel had been burnt down. Tho contents wero uninsured.

Tho Hon. S. Stuart Wortloy and othor English tourists aro now visiting tho Lakes, having gono thither by the overland route.

The suburb of Nowmarkot has boon gazottod a borough under the Municipal Corporations Act, 1876, and its amend ments. Saturday, Cth Juno, has beon fixed by tho Government for tho election of tho first mayor and two auditors, and Saturday, tho 13th Juno, for tho election of nine councillors. An error crept into our report of tho Chairman's address as the annual mooting of rntopayors on Wednosnay night. Ho was mado to say tho Govornmont would givo £100 towards procuring a watorsupply, whereas it Bhould have beon £600 or £700.

William Sayors, carpenter, was ex amined in bankruptcy before the Official Assignoo to-day. Ho attributed his failure to sickness, and irregular employment. He said ho had no prospect of paying tho £242 lis. which ho now owod.

The adjourned moeting of James Stodart's creditors was hold on Wednesday afternoon. Mr Lawson (Assignee) explained that no tondors had boon received for the equity of redemption of tho Ponsonby trochoid. Mr Cavo.howovor.haddiscovorodthato strip of land, 23 feet x 200 feet, adjoining tho Ponsonby proporty, appeared upon tho Register in tho debtor's namo, ond was un encumbered. It seemed to havo boon givon in lion of a richt-of-way through Stodart's proporty, which had beon closed, Gold mining companies had sont in c!ai*ns against tho estate amounting to £120 Cs 3d, but thoro wore doubts a. to tboir validity. After some1 discussion, in tho courso of which a fooling was oxprossed that tho un oncmnbored strip (valued by Mr Dowden at _C 18-1) should if possiblo bo sold, and that tho right-of-way through tho proporty should bo ro-opened, tho meeting was adjourned until these matters should bo cleared up and tho Assignee was prepared to roport.

Tho following tenders woro oponed at tho City Council last night :— Two rooms, shed, and repairs at Wostorn Springs: 11. L. Smith (accoptod), £190; W. Stovonspn, £2. r>o. Repairs to Ranger's houso, Domain : T. O'Connoll, £97 10s : J. A. Nichol, £102 ; E. Morris (accepted), £70 ; A. Kenny, £88 ; E. L. Smith, £85. Additions to Abattoirs : J. W. Jonos, £1,3,10; Howson and McKoo mish (accoptod), £883; .T. A. Nichol, £1,331; A. Konnody, £1,040: Joseph Wood, £1,140; E. Morris, £1,069; E. Davis, £1,07f>. Architect's estimate, £&00.

Mr Salter, on tho ovo of his doparture for tho Old Country, per Kaikourn, desires to convoy to his numorous frionds his most grateful thanks for tho many favours ro coivod from thorn.

At tho sitting of tho Crown Lands Board yostorday, Mr Tolo (Chairman) stated that, according to instructions, Crown grants had boon prepared : 333, howovor, could not bo issuod as tho surveys hud not boon com piled. Thoro woro 11!) applications, roprosoiitiug 10,000 ncres. Ho thought it vory dosirablo that tho Board should take immediate action fur surveys. Tho Board concurred in tho Chairman's remarks, and Mr Moat mo\ cd, and it was carried, " That copies of those lists ho forwarded to Iho Minister of Lands, and that his attontion be callod lo tho backward state of the sur veys, and tho injury thoroby caused lo sottlomont in this district, and that Government bo oskod to mako spocial pro vision for working off thoso arrears."

Tho annual mooting of ratepayers in tho Lake Hoad District was held yesterday at tho Takapuna schoolroom, at 1 p.m., only a small numbor boing present. The Chair man of tho Board presided, and aftor the minutoH of last annual mooting wore road and confirmed, tho Clerk read tho annual statements of accounts, which showod tho rccoipts for tho year ending March .'list to havo boon €269 Ss Bd, and expenditure £201 5s 6d, leaving a balanco in hnndof £S 3s 2d, which was accepted by tho mooting.

A poll for tho olection of threo members of tho Mount Albert District Board took placo ot tho Mount Albort Public Hall yesterday, Mr S. Brooking acting as llo turning Otlicoi. Tho result was as fol lows :—Henry Smith, % ; J. R. Walton*, 80; A. K. Taylor, 71 ;I. R. Rondorson, 5S ; •!. M. Aloxandor, 53 ; M. Woodward, 16 ; Josoph Wilkins, 10. Tho first three wero doclarod duly oloctod. Thoro woro tivo informal votes.

Our Tort Albort correspondent writes :— A paragraph in Friday's Stak, stilting that the Yankoo holiness ovaugoiist was still holding largo mcotings horo, is incorrect. Nearly two months ago Mr Thomas boldly returdod-, only to find how complotoly was tho fooling toward him changed. Tho uso of tho Wosloyan Chapel was rofusod, and after holding a fow meotings in a private house, to never moro than a score of people, ho " moved on," and at oaeh sottletnont ho viuitod ho was politoly roquo.tod to " movo on." Ere this Mr Thomas will have arrivod at _»oifolk Island, so that, you may soon hoar again from your corrospoii dont/'John Adams, on tho " fruits of noli noss."

Tho ordinary mooting of tho Crown Lands Board was held yostorday afternoon. I'rosont: —Mr D. A. Tolo (Chiof Commis sioner), in the chair, Mossrs Moat, May, Pearce, nnd Dr. Campboll. Tho principal business boforo tho Board was tho recoption of tondors for loascs of tho Rangiora block, Makotu district. Out of 25 tondors, tho following woro accoptod, with ohequcs attached :—Block VII,, section I, 3s 3d por aero, Frank Stubbing ; 2 and 3, 2s Id por aero, Robert Sharp Gulbraith; C, Is 7d por acre, .lohn Lnlly ; i, Is 3d per aero, John Gano; 7, la por aero, J. F. Vorcoo; 5, 3s por aero, Daniol Donovan; Block X, soctions G, 7, and 8, Is por aero, H. A. Vorooo. Tho soctions ranged from 130 to 300 acres. Sovoral communications wore received from tho Minister of Lands, tho first stating that in future no totara lands should bo sold, as it was decidod that thoy should bo hold as reserves; tho second, that tho transfer of a deferred payment section at To Puko, rocommendoa by tho Board, Mas approved. Roports woro ro coivod from tho Assistant Survoyor-Goueral as to survoys which had boon complotod in several country districts.

The sale of plain and fancy needlework which was commenced in the schoolroom of the now Baptist Tabernacle yesterday after noon, nnd continued in the evening, proved highly successful. A Bum of'£ll 183 Od was taken by way of entrance fees, and sales to a value of £100 wero effected, A pine treo laden with 400 prizes for children attractod considerable attention, and tickets for tho distribution wero eagerly pur chased. Refreshments were provided at a moderate chargo. Nono of tho visitors neglected to do a complete inspection of the building, and all woro full of admira tion at its beauty and elegance. Specially interesting among tho exhibits was the Pulpit Bible presented by the Rev. C. H. Spurgeon to his son, for it was usod by tho donor during tho earlier years of his ministry in London. The rich aud massive communion sorvice of silver presented by tho Metropolitan Tabernaclo Congre gation to Mr Spurgeon, and tho large clock presented by the Greenwich Baptist congregation (ol which Mr Thos- Spurgeon's twin brother is pastor) proved also to bo objects of vory great interest. Among the visitors last night were the Revs. P. H. Crawford and H Fairbrother, who have come up to Auckland to take part in tho opening services commencing on Tuesday evening next. The fancy fair was re-opened this afternoon, and will be carried on until ton o'olock tonight.

Mr Exley, who as a preacher and lecturer must be well-known in Auckland, has de livered during tho past week a series of lectures in the Christian Meeting Houso and tho Wesleyan Chapel, Port Albort. Mr Exley unwillingly took part in tho late notorious "holiness" mooting!*, when his experience and sound judgment did much to allay the evil resulting from tho.o excit ing scenes. The favourable opinion formed of bim then has been still further justified by his recent lectures. The " American Evangelists " ■ sowed seods of discord; but Mr Exley has done much toward uniting the pooplo of this hitherto peaceable settlement. On Sunday, by request, ho preached in the Wesleyan Chapel, and he remarked that he highly appreciated the Christian spirit manifested by the Wesleyans toward himself and the church with which ho was identified. On Monday the subject of the lecture was " The Catacombs of Rome.'v It was care fully prepared and delivered in an interest ing manner. Many of the facta were gathered by personal observation on a recent visit to Rome. I would suggest that ono or othor of the Improvement Societies in Auckland invite this gentleman to deliver the lecture during the winter,— (Correspondent),

"Ivo," tho talented Free-bought lecturer, who holds forth from the Opera House on Sunday nights, is announced to lecture noxt Sunday ovoning on the very opposite subject of " War." It will be treated, of course, from tee Freethought standpoint, and will doubtless derive an added interest from tho fact that the discourse is intended to be a reply to a sermon rocently delivered by tho Bey. W. Tebbs, of St. Matthew's Church.

A cart laden with emphy boxes was pass ing Mr Glover's office in Customs-strcot, whon ono of the anafts broke, and tho vehicle capsized. The horso was safely oxtricatod without injury.

Wo aro glad to leuru that tho volume of poems by Mr W. B. Wills, ontitled "A Bunch of Wild Pansies," is meeting with a rapid sale. The entire edition will soon be exhausted, when in all probability an en larged and improved Hocond edition will be issued. A review of tho book will appear in our issue of to-morrow.

Surrey Hills Estate is rapidly receiving a covering of rospoctablo houses. Already thore aro some 270 erected, and many others aro in course of erection. Noarly all the allotments on the Ponsonby side have boon sold, and surveyors aro now busy taking tho lovols of the streets. The Road Board havo also resolved to place aomo ten lamps in tho street., which willbeja great blessing to tho residents. Among other improve monts, the Presbytorians aro trying to raise monoy to put v suitable fence around St. Petor's Church. To gain that objoct a grand sacred concert is to be given in the church to-night at 8 o'clock, and in addition to tho programme already pub lished, it is announced that Mr Boak will give ono or more readings.

With reference to a paragrap whhich ap poured in our last issuo apropos of an allogcd intention on tho part of tho City Council to closo up Coburg Place, wo are now author itatively informed that the Corporation havo no power to do such a thing, as by clause 52 of tho Improvement Commis sioners Act, 1872, it is expressly doclared that Coburg Placo shall thenceforth bo a public stroot. This information should tond to allay tho alarm felt by proporty owncis interested therein. We also learn that there was never any intention on the part of the City Council to Bell or leaso any proporty or street in this neighbourhood. •C'oburg-strcet entrance to Wollesloy-strcet will be closed temporarily for vohiclo traliic during tho ereotion of the Freo Library and Art Gallory,

Football matches will be played to-mor row as undor :—Ponsonby v. North Shore, on tho Recreation Ground, Dovonport ; Gordon v. Grafton, in Demain ; Manukau v. Homo Bay, at Onohunga; Ponsonby .luniors v. Auckland 2nd, on Metropolitan Ground; Nowton v. Arawa, in Domain ; Grafton 2nd v. Gordon 2nd, in outer Do main ; Albort 2nd v. Athletics, on tho Metropolitan Ground; Auckland Ist v. Newton. The Ist Fifteen of tho Albert Club will play a scratch match on tho Domain.

At tho usual weekly mooting of tho Star of Nowton Lodge, No. 4, 1.0. G.T., held in tho lodgo-rootn last night, tho officers for the onsuing quartor wore installed as follows :-W.C.T., Bra. P. H. Wilson; W.V.T., Bro. J. C. Wilkes ; W.S., Bro. IL C. Soarle ; W.F.S., Bro. Lightfoot; W.T., Sis. Lightfoot ; W.C., Bro, Moacham ; W.M., Bro. Gregory j W.1.G., Bro. E. Johnson ; W.0.G., Bro. McCortnoy ; W.R.H.S., Bro. Longbottom ; W.L.H.S., Sis. Lawrio; W.A.S., Bro. Hawko ; W.D.M., Sis. Gregory, Tho installation oe.oniony was improssivoly porformed by llro. Longbottom, G.W.S., assisted by Bro. I'ocklington, 1.M., and Bro. Walsh, of 11.M.5. Nelson, I.D.M.

Tho socioly worshiping in .'ill and Viticontslroots Church (Uev. C, Worboys') lias purchased tho land at tho cornor of Wellington and Nolson-stroots, and intond to build a church, school, and parsonogo on it, in.lieu of tho prosont premises whore thoro is not suliiciont accomodation, Tho land now occupied by thorn, which is vory suitable for busino-s premises, will bo cfl'ored for salo.

Those who aro susceptible to tho tempta tion of a bargain in first-class jowellory will havo a rare opportunity for speculation tomorrow, when Mr R. Arthur brings to tho hammor a bankrupt's slock recently purchased in Molbourno, and valued at £6,f>00. It is an absoluto salo, and as tho Btock comprises ladies' and gentlomen's gold and silver lever watches by tho most approvod makors, diamond rings, pins, studs, lockots, pondants, and brooches, thoro phould bo an unusually largo attondanco of bidders, both of tho trade and tho gonoral public. Tho _alo will bo continued on Monday. Such a. chauco docs not often occur. Tho salo to morrow begins at 11 o'clock, and not 12, as previously ndvortiscd.

On Wednesday ovoning, at tho David LivingHtono Lodge, Tomporanco Hall, tho following officers wore installed for tho current quarter:—W.C.T., Bro. Shoin ; W.V.T., Sis. S. Longbottom ; W.S. Bro. Searlo; W.F.S., Bro. Henry; W.T., Sis. Longbottom, sonr. ; W.C., Bro. Stoddart ; W.M., Bro. Solby ; W.D.M., Bro. Maloy ; W.A.S., Bro. Cottmghnm ; W.G., Bro. Wright; W. Sent, Bro. Boylo ; W.R.H.S., Sis. Sayors, sonr,; W.L.H.S., Sis. Sayers, junr. For advertisement re opon lodgo on Wodnosday noxt, sco Star on Monday and Tuosday. A fortnight ago Mr R. K. Davis, who is largoly interested in tho Phoenix and Inver ness mines at To Arohn, left hero for Sydnoy in chargo of 5 tons of quartz from minos, which it is his intention to tost by means of Lament's patent gold-extrncting process. Stamper prushings from tho l'liiunix initio havo yiolded an avorago of ovor 2oz per ton, but it is believed that in consequonco of tho roinarkablo fineness of tho gold that a vory largo percentage is lost by the ordinary process of extraction. Ono of tho principles of Lamont's procoss is tho non-use of water, tho calcined and ground quartz being pressed dry through bods of «iorcury. Tho result of Mr Davis's mission .is anxiously lookod forward to by persons interested in monoy ventures, as its success would render many mines payable at To Aroha that aro now lying idlo.

Tho Band of Hopo entertainment last ovoning in tho Grafton Wesleyan Church was fully attended, and passed off success fully, Rev. It. Bavin presided, and delivered an instructive address. Tho programme was an interesting ono, including a trio by threo young ladies, with fluto accompani mont; "My Mother," a pretty song, by Miss Hampshire, accompanied |by Mrs Stevens; a song (now words), "SweotHomo," Mr Shepherd ; rocitationß, Miss Westmoreland, Mr Walker, and othors; vocal music undor the direction of Mr Gotland; address by' Mr Laws, of Hawke's Bay, on "Armies;" a few words from Mr 0. Griffiths, representative of the Union ; a paper for girls, presenting por traits of the girlhood of Madamo de Stael and Hannah Moore, Mr Black man. Owing to the length of the programme, several items were held over until the noxt entertainment, as the Chair man felt bound to keep faith with parents and releaso thorn exactly at 9 o'clock. The larrikin element was strong about the church doors, but thepresenco of Constable Dows exorcised a pacific influence on the warlike spirit of the insurgents. Tho meet ing closed in the usual way.

Tho following are the results of the teachers' examinations held in January last, so far as Auckland district is concerned— tho letter a opposite some names denoting that the candidate is too young to hold a full certificate .-—Passed for Class D: Mary E. M. 8011, (.Frank P. Burton, Robert C. Dyer, James Hogwood, Robert McPherson, Thomas L. May, Clara B. Westwood. Passed for Class B : Thomas Boattie, Jeßsie Cranwell, (.Francis J. Davis, aPonnis It. Fluvell, Alice L. F. Gilbert, Mary S. Gil mer, Christina Harrowor, Anna S. Horgan, (.Charlotte H. Houghman, reWm.'_. May, Neil H, Kennedy, Jennie A. Morice, aWm. H. Newton, orMargaret Whitelaw, aMartha Smith. Partial success in Class D : aEllen Blades, Thomas H. Chapman, Harriot E. Escott, rtKatrina E. Schnackenberg, John L. Scott, (.IsabellaSmith, Charles T.Smyth, John W, Sumner, oGoorgina A. Thompson, aJanet AVilson. Partial euccoss in Class E : aEmma Ashmen, rtLaura Bell, Frederick Booth, Joseph Calvert, Minnie Collins, Kate A. Fletcher, Wm. M. Flower, Mary J. M. Harris, Thos. A. Jones, Marion Kidd, Wm, N. Mcintosh, (.Margaret A. F. Macky, B. Murray, aElizabeth R. Patterson, aClara J, Pearson, George B. Leed, aConstance L. Robertson, Ara bella C. Ryan, a Jane A, Smart, Catherine S. Smith, Alexandria Tin ling, (.Margarita M. S. Trimnoll, Margaret E. M. T. Tristram, Charles A. W. Walter, Henry B. Wilson, r.Roaabell Wolff. Passed in subjects required to complete former examination: Adelaide Bischofi', Alice Blackman, William H. Blyth, Rosanna Bowen, Catherine Boyd, Aimee D. Bright, (.Julian Brook, Richard Crewe, Charles B. Davis, .Elizabeth Davis, William fi. Draffin, Mary A. Fellows, Julia M. M. Fraaer, Lucy St. M. M. Fraser, aJames M. French, Esther M. Gill, Charlotte A. Hopper, Leonora Kilfoyle, aMinnie Lamb, Helen B. Maoky, Annie M. Marsdon, Elizabeth Martin, Norah M. Mulvany, William T. Murray, Herbert N. Roes, Margaret A, Smith, Florence Taylor, Georgina A. Thompson, Harriet W. Thompson, George Thwaites, Mary C, Trcgoar. i

Sir Julius Vogol has telegraphed to the City Council as follows :—lt is under con sideration to increase the rating limit within boroughs from i'd to Id in tho £ on the capital value, in order to give boroughs as large.an income from rates as they possess under tho system of levying Is in the £ on the annual value. I should be glad to learn tho views of your Council on the question, and also to know whether, if tho law were altered in this direction, tho Council would bo willing to adopt tho Rating Act, 1882, and rate on the capital valuo, thoreby Having tho prosont annual cost of valuation. An early answer would oblige. Tho matter has boen referred to the Finance Csmmitteo of the Council.

The annual mooting of the Otahuhu Road Board was held last evening at tho Public Hall, Mr S. Luke presiding. The balance sheet showed that tho recoipts had boon £212 4s -id, including a balance of £21 2s 6d, carried forward from the previous yoar. The expenditure had been £176 17s s^d, leaving a credit balanco of £35 6s lid.

The lato "calling to arms" of tho Volunteer force of the colony had an alarm ing effect at Dunedin, whore the people hourly expected to hear of the declaration of war. The "Evening Herald" of the 25th, announced that His Worship tho Mayor had arranged that in tho event of news coming to hand during Sunday, of tho declaration of war, the firo bells would bo rung continuously for Bomo time.

Captain McKonzie, of tho brigantino Boroalis, whom we mentioned about ton days since as having beon operated upon by Dr. Wilkins for an almost blindness in his right eye, progressed so well that in eight days afterwards ho was able to read small print. The captain has since returned to his duties.

Tho question of draining the open gully running from Hepburn-street to' Freeman's Bay was again before the City Council last night. The South Ward members en deavoured to have the matter referred to tho Streets Committee, but were defeated,: tho-voting being:—For—Crs. Connolly, Aickin, Kidd, Goldie, Waymouth, Mase field, and the Mayor:—Against—Crs. Hol land, Mackeehnie, Upton, Devore,Crowther, Dignan, La Roche, Burns and Morrison, Cr. Goldie has now given notice that the work bo done.

"Come, Stella, Comb I"—The proprietor of "The New Zealand Farmer, Beo and Poultry Journal" has much pleasure In announcing that he has made arrangements with Mr A. A. Whltohorno ("Alpha"), tho winner of the Sooioty of Arts first prize In the rccont musical competition, for the publication with tho next number of that periodical, of the prize song, "Come, Stella, Come I" Allsub_crluorsto"Tho Farmer" will ho presonted with a copy of this roally lilkli olass composition. Tho musical supplement will bo only ono of a number of attractions In tho forthcoming Issuo, which will add to the reputation '"Tho Farmer" has already mado as the best agricultural ufld family paper in New Zealand.

SPORTING NEWS.

Adolaido Cup Postponed,

lltEUTElt's TELEORAM.]

(Recoived May 8-12.40 p.m.) Meliioubne, May 7. The Adolaido Cup has been postponod until to morrow (Saturday), tho Uth inst,

Wellington Racing Club Autumn Mooting.

Wellinuton, this day,

Tho woalhor is dull and threatening, and thoro is a poor attendance for tho second day's racoa of tho Wellington Racing Club Mooting, poßlponod from last wook. Ro sults :—

Wauvetu Handicap.*— Kingask, 1 i Pasha, 2 ; Erebus, 3. Timo, lmin. 2_4scc, Totalisator dividonds, £2 8s ond £2 ss.

A private telegram received in town states that tho Hon. W. Robinson's horses woro to bo shippod from Christchurch to Sydney to-day.

TAURANGA ELECTION.

(l!Y TELl'llKAl'll —OWN _OKKl_r_Nl__''-.)

Oi'otiki, this day. Mn William Kelly arrived hero on Wed nesday, and mado a personal canvas of the district. Ho gave a vigorous address Inst night in tho Town Ball to a vory large audience, ond received a vote of confidence. Ho expects to receive throo-fourths of tho support here.

THE BOOTMAKERS STRIKE IN CHRISTCHURCH.

(|IY TELE-KAMI —I'BESS ASSOCIATION.)

Cn_i.sT_uui.cii, this day. O'BlllEN and Co. have agreed to tho terras proposed by tho oporativo bootmakers. Lightband, Allan, and Co. still refuse to accept them.

TABLE TALK.

A Winning Heart.—Tho ace.

Auckland Freezing Company to star! work noxt wook.

Poaco prospects still bright; Consols aro up to 9_4'. " Lovo or Monoy ?" Wo should say with the canny Scot—" Baith's best I"

Tho lluapebu and Tninui have crossed oach other at Rio.

Lots of choap mutton promised from tho Waikato.

Tho Baptist bazaar.—A hydraulic lift to raiso tho wind.

'Double line of tramrails to be laid in Wollosley-streot at once.

Tho writ for Woimea olection has beon issued, and is returnable by 6th June.

The "clannish'1 Scots of Otago are already smolling after tho loaves and fishes of noxt session. Their representatives moot to-morrow to considor tho bost means to adopt to ensure more vigorous prosecu tion of the Otago central railway.

Now timetable comes into operation on Auckland tramways on Monday next.

An insane scare was got up in Sydney last week by a report that the Chief Justice had officially proclaimed from the bench that war between Britain and Bussia had beon declared.

Mr Thos. Seaman is gazetted clerk to Manukau Licensing Committee.

7,000 carceses of mutton are to be frozen at Auckland, and sent to London by the Aorangi.

Mr Hankins, who died in Auckland recently, was sub-editor of the " Otago Mail " under Mr F. J. Moss's editorship. An Otago contemporary gravely states : —"The fiat has gone forth that female pupil teachers in Otago public schools are not to wear their hair in the form of 'fringe.'"

An act to incorporate the Congregational Union of New Zealand will be introduced during next sitting of Parliament. Mr W. H. Quick, Wellington, is solicitor for the bill.

Replying to a deputation at Christchurch yesterday.the Hon. Mr Larnach said he was favourable to.granting a subsidy, oven to the extent of £2 for £1, on money raised locally for the purpose of establishing an industrial museum. This rule, he thought, should apply to all parts of tho colony. On Wednesday night two shops in Revel street, Hokitika woro destroyed by firo. Tbey wero occupied by Webb, fruiterer, and Hayes, chemist, aud the lose is only partly covered by insurance.

The "Herald" say* the Macgregor is " still laying on tho rocks." The question arises—What is she laying, and is the Mac gregor an old hen,-auyhow 1 From let July next all persons selling poisonous substancea must put them in an octagon-shaped bottle, a label with the word "Poison," in white letters on red ground to be affixed thereto. This is rough on rat poißon and other stuff which cannot be put in bottles.

Remember This.

If you are sick Hop Bitters will surely aid nature In making you well when all clso fails.

If you aro oostlve or dyspeptic or are Buffet ing from any other of the numerous diseases of the stomach or bowelß, It is your own fault if you remain 111, for Hop Bitters is a sovereign remedy In all such complaints. If you are wasting away with any form of Kidney disease, Btop tempting Death this moment, and turn for a euro to Hop Bitters. If you are Nervous use Hop Hitters. It you are a frequenter, or a resident of a mlas matlc district, barricade your syßtem against the scourge of allcountries-malarlal, epioemi., bilious, and intermittent fevers—by the use of American Co.'s Hop Bitters. If you have rougu, pimply, or sallow skin, bad breath, pains and aches, and feel miserable generally Hop Bitters will give you fair skin, «"h blood, and sweetest breath, and health. That poor, bedridden, invalid, wife, s'.ter IJi*ir he,*l*v. olL daPß:ht6r- can be made the oi_.ui_ p£ health, by American Co.'s Hop Bitter., coßt ing but a trifle. Will you let them suffer. In short they cure all Diseases of the Stomach, Bowel 3, Blood. Liver, Nerves,Kidneys,Hright. Dißoase. fcOO will bo paid for a case th.v will not cure or help. Druggist, and Chemists keep. ■-, „1.. e? mn. wi*?. ut a buoch of green Hope In white label, and Br. Soule's name blown In bottle. Shun all others as vile, poisonous stuff,

THE ANGLO-RUSSIAN DIFFICULTY

RESIGNATION OF SIR PETER LOISDEN.

More Russian Assurances.

The Policy of the "Jingo" Tarty.

London, May 7. | It is announced that Sir I'eter Lnmeden I has resigned, owing to his discontent with ' tho action of England on the Afghan fron tier question. Tho " Daily News " to-day states that tho Russian Government havo assured England that they have no design on Herat now or in tho future.

It has transpired that King Christian, of Denmark, has beon invited by Russia to arbitrate on behalf of that country in regard to the Ponjdeh incident, and that ho has signified his willingness to accept th e office provided that an invitation emanates from tho British also,

Lord Randolph Churchill is urging the members of tho Houso oi Commons to refuse to grant supplies to the Govern ment, as a protest against their action in regard to the Afghan difficulty.

The Victorian Agent-General's Views.

Melbourne, May 7.

The Government to-day received a tele gram from Mr Murray Smith, in which he says it is still doubtful whether peace will bo maintained between England and Russia.

THE SOUDAN CAMPAIGN.

MORE FIGHTING NI.IRSUAKIM

Defeat of the Rebels.

An Australian Reporter Wounded

(FROM KEUTKK'S SI'ECIAL CORRESPONDENT.

Sua kirn, May 7. A success*-***, midnight inarch was mado last night against Tahakool, which placo was attacked by British troops, and the enemy's forces were defeated with heavy loss. During tho withdrawal of the English troops, Mr Lambie, special correspondent of tho "Sydney Morning Herald," was wounded.

Lord Wolseley Inspects the New South Wales Artillery.

Soai.im, May 7, evening. Router's spccialcorrospondontlolographs: —" Wolseley to-day mado an ollicial inspec tion of tho Now South Wales Artillery, ond expressed himself pleased with tho umart uppearanco of tho men and tho condition of their horses. Lord Wolseley afterwurds sent for Colouol Richardson, Commandant, and complimonted him on tho efficiency of his force.

CABLEGRAMS.

[BY CABLE.-COPYRIGIIT.J

(Bccoivod May Bth, 11 a.m.)

Reduction in Bank Rate of Discount, London, May 7.

Tho directors of tho Bank of England decided today to reduce the Bank rate of discount from 3i to 3 per cent. The Defeat of the Rebels in Canada. London, May G.—Further details to hand with regard to the ongagoment between tho rebel Indians and Goneral Middleton's force on Sunday last show that tho Indians, who wore completely routed, lost fully 100 men. Tho troops were successful in rescuing tho women who had been taken prisoners by tho Batouches. Bank Dividend. Tho London Chartered Bank of Australia has declared a dividend at the rate of (3 per cent, por annum, and has carried forward and placed to tho roservo fund £8,000. Tho New Australian Loans. Tho " Standard" considers that the Queensland and Victorian loans just an nounced will, hardly bo felt in the present condition of the money market.

RESIDENT MAGISTRATE'S COURT.-This Day.

T_K following caso3 were decided after wo went to press yesterday :—G. Hulme v. It. T. De Silva : Claim, £18 0s Id ; plalniiiF nonsuited. G. Veysey v. S Jonkins: Claim, £1619s 9d. car penter's wages; judgment for plaintiff with costs. W. Griffiths v. J. Drysdale: Claim, £8, damages for detention and value o( portmanteau and books ; plaintiff nonsuited, on the ground that a proper demand had not been made. In the case of J. McCormiok v. J. S. Press, previ ously heard, an application was mado for a new trial. This, however, His Worship refused to grant.

POLICE COURT.-This Day.

(Bofore Messrs Prime and Walker, Justices.)

Drunk.—Four persons were punished for this offence.

The Cashbox. — Agnes Johnstone was charged with tho larceny of a cashbox and £3 10a In monoy, on tho lth Inst,, the property of Goo. Whelan, of Ponsonby. On the application of Sergeant Pratt, the case was remanded until to-morrow. Prisoner admitted to ball. Disobedience.—Five seamen wore charged with wilful disobedience on board the British ship Ransom, on tho 7th inst. viz.: Herman Bilstrom. August Peteiscn, William Parsors, William Gilmor, and August Kohnart,—Mr Hugh Campbell, for defendants, pleaded rot guilty, and asked that the men be discharged.— Mr Theo. Cooper, for tho prosecution, wished to know the grounds o£ Mr Campbell's request- Mr Campbell said too warrant had not been signed by the Magistrate, and good-cause was was not Bhown for the arrest of the prisoners. The warrant was altogether bad, —Mr Cooper replied and contended that tho warrant bore Mr Smith's signature, and handed it to the Bench; it was duly issued under tho 52nd section of the Act.—The Bench-over ruled Mr Campbell's objection, and the charge was heard.—Cap leln otto Herman Harte put iv the articles, showing that prisoners wore on .s abo seamen. Arrived in Auckland on the sth inst. He gave the mate instructions. The next day tho men relused duty on the allec ed ground that their- term had expired, and they would work no longer. Ho enter, d their names in the official log in accordance with the' Act. He was oompellea to employ flvo other men at Is per hour. Tho discharging of tho cargo would occupy seven daj s.—William Naglo, mate of tho Kansom, gave corroborative evidence.— Counsel having addressed the Bench for half an-hour, tho Juslicea lound that Gilmer's time had expired, and the others had a few hour, to serve. Gilmer was discharged, and the othera to bo Imprisoned till the rißing of tho Court, and to rorfoit two days' pay; costs, £. Is. Dismissed.—Charles Ttompson, seaman on board tho Janet Niccol, was discharged; no evldcneo was taken. Tho Benoh refused costs to tho seaman.

Lakceny.—John Bright was charged with larcouy of a Bpint level, 10s, on tho 3i)th ult., the proporty of Andrew Heavy, of Wyndhamstroet —Sergeant Pratt conducted.—Andrew Heavy deposed that he purchased tho artiolo off prisoner for 6s, and missod it from his shop on the day iv que.tion. He suspected the prisuner and Baw him about it. He said ho had taken it, and would bring it back. He did not do so. He reported the mati er to tho police.—To prisoner: I knew you wero a thief. You Btole a 2 foot rule on a former occasion. Bid not lend you money upon the level; only buy goods. Did not advanco you 5a upon other tools.-Lawrie Solomon, pawnbrokor, deposed to lending 3s on tho level; that was all he asked.—Sergeant Kioly arrested the prisonor on warrant on the charge.—Prisoner mado along dofonco which was. in effect, that Mr Heavy lont him 3s on the level, but ho hat mended a roof for tho money, and as Mr Heavy was not in he took it, as he had redeemed it by his labour iv "ieu of money. Fined 5a and costs, or 24 houra' imprisonment. Furious Hiding.—Jamee Henry Palmor was charged on summons with furious riding on the Ist inst, in Queen etreot —Defendant pleadod not guilty.—Constable Lamb deposed that on Friday last he was walking by Mr Benin's grocer's Bhop, when ho observed dofondant rid ing along at a rapid rate; spoke to him. and took his name.—William Borry witnessed the occurrence. The constable called his att-ntion to defendant's conduct.—Defendant Baid he was simply cantoring, and had beon 15 years in Auckland, ann never beon before the Court until to-day.—Mr Boucher, a witness dey.oßOd he was watohing defendant. Ho waa riding at an ordinary paco; far short of a butcher, boy's paoe. There wore a good many pcoplo about the streets—Fined 20b, and 14b coats.

THE ST. LOUIS MURDER.

«^eUßeforett6 PoUo . Co l The Police Court was again . spectators today, the attracted thither, no doubt b»T i I ledge that William H, Uano.,,^ alia* Cecil b'Anguier, would bessss on the charge of murd..i nK Tf °P Garreler, at St. Louis. M? R ° **** .. Smith occupied the bench P* ° .S«_ was represented by Mr N ani.. .iT net' <-. Mr Hudson Williamson^,ffi? f^M conjunction with Superintend^.? **<• - or the prosecution, msS®m to off_r any evidence this _?0' N* would murely ask for a _L? J O".. Ut Monday. Two o'clock i n the at? Ifo believed, would meet & i M * His '>. orship, and it would __ 2__.« °t and Mr Napier. SinS .the ar_ ">* prisoner the United State. "S. -6. Auckland had telegrapted . E •» police authorities in Am e S >i * received a renly last nii-h. j. *•■**• W to hold the pdsoner^Vtol'6^ the evidenco of the murde^l_ ,rfl8'« elusive. Other facts would\ m»•* on Monday which he be_K 1 S^***** His Worship in holding the J. Ju-. extradition. Mr Nanlr ?iJ^ ner '»* . i vrfor„ WaS allow** to stendkH-0^ till Monday next at 2p m . a. . rftj

ANOTHER SHIPPING MISHAP.

Disappearance of the Cntte.'']/' ' Carolln a j« ac^%|.! Fears are entertained for the safeb») Auckland cutter South Careli.a.ijf* this harbour for Port CharleaS last. Her owner, Mr Emanuel'(S forms us that as he was unwell H___-- '• go with the cutter as usual «?„■_-__ mon on board as a crew, and «_? _H§§ four children as passenger, o» ?„** Port Charles som^veryt^Mt. experienced, and One so-alT'„_.u cutter's mainsail and e_rrift a fW« boom. At this time B he was 2?PI tination, two anchors wereiout ___'* one of the crew went ashK^P -angers in the dingy. t^J-P**, supplied his employ^ith^.»* already related, Bays A*_ff*fc ashore (this was on Tuesday _Z_B__ wind increased to a tawSfflW cided to remain on shore S-ffl» saw the cutter at ancho^ffi S a few hours after that Bhe had MS.* *2_S The wind was blowing off &___*_& feared that she wasT a crippfS dition, carried out to sea.-'unlS--' lucky chance she might haye U6& about 12 miles distal 7&& Obfles. Her owner wiUbsaheftti' pie cotter does not turnup.Sfe has no insurance on her. fie i___s. leave this afternoon bi^Bß pose of carrying out a diligmSSt the missing vessel. fi e ft® board have families in AacklaalSi clines to give their names for lea. affit cause for alarm, wh_le th_{ei._„ffi all being found .safe at _$&$ .South Garohua is a vessel of 27^ register, and was built at Great Bartj,™

THE STEAMBOAT COLLISION AT KAWAU.

Yesterday's Operations on the -Ucgmj,' Tin; steamer Glenelg, with tho baw Gazelle and schooner VVaitein__'%%£ returned from Kawau at 5 o'clock last eM j,! ing, after a comparatively fruiUegg trip, On arrival of these vessels at tho kmm the Macgregor's wreckage, !t'was!4&wed that the barque and schooner wen J«k large to suit requirements, neitlier'|S» draught of water shallow eiioiigh to _X them to go on the inner side of tte \_d steamer. Under these! circu.nstabce.l-a_ remained only one course, aoct that'wis'fa the Glenelg to tow them back'to-AMto and she did so. The Glenelg 'M tigjA up Capt, Johnson and the crew of tteW gregor, who had been living on K_w W ___ working at the wreck at low-water fori two days previously. In this way they mm from the Macgregor all her ealooa fitti.a steerage fittings, smoking-room -Mho, engine room Bto.es, cooking uteri__,')*«.■ which were removed to the hknd&i hence to the Glenelg, resihySSt evening. There remained at WiSi several of Mr M_Q_ar_*_'_ men Ki_.t_i diver. The latter had not beea an_.r*t up to the time when the Glenelg lefty jjati was intonded that he should oomfojfci operations this morning. Tie Mmjjtkk now lies on the rocks whore she ,M-t& tied down, with a heavy list to port, sal with her bow considerably lower thaii^ stern. At high water she is.almostcofifti with water, and at low water btfca.i.ii about half full. In her hold there areaixsl •10 b..g.-< ol gum, ahorse, which wasiiiOJ-j) when the vessel filled with water, mm casks of beer, and other item, ci b_jj_i cargo shipped at Whangareiy to Wm charged at this port. The poaitio. of ti veesel is a most precarious one, and tyjn appears very little chance of tor buiaj floated. Arrangements were madeffjiji" s.s. Glenelg to go to the. wreck igwh afternoon with Mr M'Quarrie. Itw"*.^ tended that the owner should■■'«-_».'u effort to patch up the holes in to. Mm gregor with felt and,timber,','sftetHii the water might be pumped oufci and the vessel floated. ' ~"!

PRESBYTERIAL EXAMINA TION.

—**••—- -■—■'"S - T' The result of the e.Wination'rtcotltl-'Mf] in connection with the Rsil>yte«i-'llj day-schools of Aucklandl ; bw jot>lp made known. The examinfiM.lOT|ji||<; McKinney, in Bible __noi**l_^,^|| Mr Maclean, iv Catechism. . Thsßufom marks allowed in Catechism toIOCPII''■' Bible K.nowledg-100, while thiMjMpjl marks wore allowed for each yearuu-arlS. Scholars for the various s-hooUiOjopeW as follows :—St. James's, 18._;wM| and 21 in Bible;Onehunga,.M|§te§»: and 17 in .Bible; St, 'David's; :Si'W chism, and 6 in Bible j 7&WpmW_fl Catechism, and 5 inL^ble .-WaMfWi - 3in Bible; Kemuera,Tin CatecbisHtasJ, in Bible. Of these 26.g(.i-_.fi_t|j|. and 21 second prize in Uibte-^B8: while 30 gained first and 7:s_onafflW; cbism. The prize-wufflOT ffj^^p Catechism.—lst, Annie GrtgHnHß' James's School, marks 110,* toWmW^rS* age 10. St, James's, Kate _ob£»«g,*S David's, Isabella I_ead, age IfcWfflj-! _rd, William Ingram, age 11, A**«S( lth. Thomas Keid, ag. 14, SU D'WS McGregor, age 11, SU Dft* _h:,___S aged 1?, ot David's, l_i,J®iM|ai rnoDd, age l_,Bt. James-,l_;S_>j>7-1. aged H, Onehunga, IM. ••_•■«'*•*'•' BruLE.-lßt, William In_T«m..a»MJ», dale, marks 105; 2nd, Jame»,D™«S3f l". St. James's, 101; 3rd, X*_&_W___\- Wairoa South, 99; -th Mary [JgKgf ago 11, Wairoa South, 95} «M»"KlfflS, age 11, Wairoa South. 92 i,6">.&M|Sl> l?, Avondalc, 88; 7th, Annie WWms nnohui'ga. 86; Bth, Emms floMwMßft Onehunga; Nellie DrinkwatM,■•»Jjft James's, George Brown, «e»#MWIJS,

PATENT FIRE EXTINGUISHER.

A keckkt invention m the e_«P. !»_*■""; grenade for fire extinguishing WJKIjk been placed in the market, . M**^.£ to come into very S^B^'o_^mf grenades are in appearance M^Ssv the old style of soda-water :wMS( , contain an almost colour__ iUq_Wlgtf .;■ composed of some lf**n.' They aro called the 'ff^fefSSi Grenade Fire Extinguisher, g|Sf. be obtained from T. andl * -Jg^ At the invitation of that,fi™", a.Xr#* bar of gentlemen, including'Wjfflffl. W. R. Waddel), press _V%fflWl others assembled at the loot mj;w street yesterday "Ifffi^; an experiment ™™' ~_: _%&_*)'■ A -large empty ™*;™„M§ end, saturate- with ,__*« <J%& on fire.- The tml_-_m__JSSf flagration, into*wb_- _* ■fSffiSfy thrown. The first one had a ve"^R^ tible effect The beetle b*Hblf. ease, and wherever its *ffl&Jm* signs of firo dieapr»ared. UtA CT hj , ?13 totally extingui-hed thefl^tepiJ' repeated again and «g""'-"TJ•>* \t\ cess, and to the .mmUbOMlM^f/ The price of the g«ndf. 3 tff-fl» each, and they should [P^Tl^, all casos of incipient bre, bow •**..,,•<. ■! on vessels at sea. ' ' ■__"' ' J^j

THE AUCKLAND JB.VJ-_._-l_.l_ STAK FRIDAY, MAY 8 1885



.'_ ' i TAST yy E B X OF T. & H. C OOKB' S SPECIAL SPECIAL SPECIAL FURNITURE AND CARPET SALE. FURNITURE AND CARPET SALE. FURNITURE AND CARPET SALE. Discount, 3s in tub £. THE NEW GOODS THE NEW GOODS THE NEW GOODS THE NEW GOODS Aro now opened out FOR THE WINTER FOR THE WINTER FOR THB WINTER HDR THE WINTER. {The Stook Is tho largest and boat Bolected In the city, and to MEET THE TIMEB MEET THE TIMES _-,_- MEET THE TIMES THE MEET THE TIMES NEW Several linos in every De partment are marked at ZEALAND Prices CLOTHING *%gfi&_Wb SPECIALLY CHEAP FACTORY, "SPECIALLY CHEAP. 158 _ 160, Queen-street. Tho Juvenile Department has received oloso attention, and parents will find DURABILITY ECONOMY DURABILITY ECONOMY DURABILITY A ECONOMY DURABILITY ECONOMY Combined Is tho leading feature. In Boys' Fancy Suits several new and choieo styles are now being shown. : rpHE Jt ew 2J c aland /CLOTHING TjIACTOUV, 15S AND 160, QUEEN-STREET. Contractors to the New Zealand Govern ment Railways, Post-0.-'ice., Volunteer Corps, _c„ &.., Are now prepared to enter Into Contract for tho Supply of NAVAL AND MILITARY UNIFORMS NAVAL AND MILITARY UNIFORMS NAVAL AND MILITARY UNIFORMS NAVAL AND MILITARY UNIFORMS IN ANY QUANTITY, Tho Organisation or tho Factory being specially adapted for turning out LAEGE SUPPLIES IN THE MOST INEXPENSIVE AND EXPEDITIOUS MANNER. ARMY AND NAVY CONTRACTORS. i ESTIMATES AND DRAWINGS SUPPLIED ON THE I Shortest Notice. HEAD OFFICES AND FACTORY DOWLINGSTREET, DUNEDIN. NOTE.-MEASURES FOR ALL UNIFORMS may be entrusted to tho Managers of the New Zealand Clothing Factory Branches In the following Centres, viz. :— Dunedin Nolson Palmerston N. Invercargtll Ho__ika New Plymouth Oamaru Greymautb Napier Waimato Reefton Walpawa Timaru Wellington Hastings Ashburton Masterton Gisborne Chrlstchuroh Wanganni Thames Lyttelton Hawera Auckland. 15,000 15000 15 000 15000 15J000 GARLICK & CBANTFELL KAVE FIFTEEN THOUSAND YARDS OF .RUSB__3 AND TAPESTRY CARPETS IN STOCK, Besides KIDDERMINSTER. FELT, DUTCH, and kensington squares. The Greatest Vabikty in Auokland 111 .ARPETS Very Cheap I . JARPETS Very Cheap 1 Tapestry, from Is 9d .ARPETS Very Cheap >■ CARPETS Very Cheap I Brussels, from 3a 9d .ARPETS Very Oheap > GARLICK & CRANWELL GARLICK & CRANWELL GARLICK & CRANWELL GARLICK _ CRANWELL GARLICK & CRANWELL GARLICK k CRANWELL Iron BEDSTEADS and BEDDING >. BEDROOM FURNITURE i n^- DINING do. do, f I7"* T DRAWING do. do. > for BALL do. do. 1 Delivery KITCHEN ?0.„ do. I * ueuY*":jr .FFICE FURNITURE - HOUSES FURNISHED THROUGHOUT. BUY YOUR FURNITURE FROM GARLICK & CRANWELL, CHEAP FURNISHING WAREHOUSE, Queen-street and Lorne-strekt, Auckland. T 0 H N WHITE, _P TAILOR AND IMPORTER, VICTORIA-STREET (NEXT UNION BANK), Begs leave to acquaint his friends and the publio that he has made extensive alterations and additions to his Shop, including a. Cutting and Fitting Room, ln which all the latest im provements capable of making a first-class Tailoring Establishment have been adopted. He Is nOw open, and has a magnificent stook, embracing everything now or worthy of atten tion In the homo markets. JUST ARRIVED, EX RUAPEHU: SECOND SHIPMENT SEASON'S GOOD 3. /■.OKB. COKE, .« QOKJL THE AUCKLAND GAS COMPANY LTD 4 Invite Orders for GAS COKE. Delivered within 1 mile of the Works, for Cash i lougei dlstanoes at proportionate rates t— «^« Sample Saoks of three bushels _ 1- 6d Five Sacks .. .. _ _ _ Ba 3d Eleven Saoks, or half ton ... .. Us 6d Twenty-two Sacks, or one ton _ 22s The Company s COKE Is made from the best Greymouth Coals; Is superior to that mads from Newcastle coals, being free from stoM and clinker In a remarkable degree, gives a RELIABLE FIRE, CLEARER & HOTTER THAN COAL, LIGHTS READILY, and WAKES NO SMOKE. GOOD FIRE IN 10 AHNUTM. OFFICE 1 FORT-STREET. 9QKK. MWI «*__.'



SPECIAL NOTICE. 1 1 I havo recolvod my Third Shlpmont of ( AUTUMN AND WINTER 'GOODS, 1 JUST OPENED. PER THE COPTIC, ' To whioh I Invito tho Inspootlon of my Patrons . and the Publio gonorally. , H. L. POSSENNISKIE, i MERCHANT TAILOR & HABIT MAKER SIIO-tTLAND-fITBKET. "CIIKST A UTUMN QHOW OH "pvRAPERXr MILNE AND CHOYCE Having now received their NEW, GOODS-for tho Autumn, will mako a SPECIAL SHOW of tho same <_• THIS DAY ■_» When a magnlflcont display will bo Beon ot all tho Novoltloß to bo had ln tho Homo Markets. SPECIALTIES IN EVERY DEPART MENT. Larger Assortmont than usual of TRIMMED BONNETS AND HATS, LONG SILK MANTLES (Special Valuis), COSTUMES (Special Value), JERSEYS (Plain and Fancy), HOSIERY AND GLOVES (SPECIAL VALUE) Very Extensive Assortment of DRESS GOODS. N.B.—Milne and Choyco bolng determined not o bo undersold by anyone In tho trade have marked, and will continuo to mark, their Goods at a lower rate than previously. MILNE AND CHOYCE, AUCKLAND A UTUMN & WINTER (SEASON, 18 8 5. SHALDERS, SON, BROWN, & CO. (Vermont House, 204 and 206, Queen street) Now beg to Inform tho publio that tholr ship ments of Winter Goods per Ruapehu and Coptio are opon AND READY FOR INSPECTION. Tho Millinory Department they aro sure will glvo Complete Satisfac tion, tho Goods having boon im ported direct, so as to afford thoir Customers a selection to chooso from ENTIRELY DIFFERENT TO OTHER HOUSES. NEW DRESS GOODS, in all tho Latest Materials. BLANKETS AND FLANNEL, ox Coptio; remarkable value. MANTLES, FUR CAPES. ULSTERS, LADIES' MACINTOSHES, in Latest London Stylet. HOSIERY. dlroct ftoni Manufacturers: unsurpassed values and stylos. VELVETS, VELVETEENS. AND PLUSHES, in Newest Shades. MEN'S CLOTHING AND MERCERY, exceedingly Low in Prices so as to clear our Immonso stock. Fob Value, Cheapness, and Stvue, Titv— SHALDERS, SON, BROWN, _ CO Chief Post-office, Auckland, Mails will Closs as under- This Day. For Rarotonga, per Janot Nieol, at I p.ui. For Thames, per Enterprise, at 1.30 p.m. For Whangarel Heads, Parua, Walpu, Whan garoi, Kama .and Mangapal, por Wellington or Waitukl, at 5 p.m. For Tauranga and Opotikl, por Clansman, at 5 p.m, Saturday, 9th Inst. For Port Fltzroy. Tryphena, and Opuku, per Glenelg, at 7 a.m. For Katl Katl. Aongatete Tauranga, &o, per Rotomahana, at 7 a.m. For Thames, per Rotomahana. at 7.30 a.m. For Walwera, Te Kapo. Work worth, etc, per Rose Casey, at 11 a.m. For Waitara and Southern ports, por Rowcna, at 11 a m. For Waitara and Southern ports, por Lalla Rookh, at 3.15 r.m. Monday, lltli Inst. For Coromandel. por Coromandel, nt 11. .0 a.m. For Waitara and Southern ports, per Oroti, at 1 p,m. For Russell and Kawakawa, por Rotoma hana, at 1 p.m. 8. a BIBS, Chief Postmaster Chief Po«-offlo«- a„_m_. ' ! 9 Meetings, Entertainments* Etc MAY S, 1885. Opera House—" Love or Money," 8 p.m. Nowton Hall—Grand Lodgo of Now Zealand, 7.30 p.m. Auckland Tabornaolo—Sale of Work. St, Peter's Churoh—Sacred Concort, 7.30 p m. Ponsonby Hall—Formation of Volunteer Corps, 7.30 p.m.



Twenty-ore Guns.—This was the salute offered yesterday morning wolcoming the arrival oc the Austrian man-o'-war steamer Saida. Wheh the people heard the guns fire they oame to the natural conclusion that a Russian cruiser had arrived. Tlie peorla who had little provisions in their house, at once made a rush for Baton's Co-opera-ivo .tores. Hobson-Btreet. To (Buy) canterbury bacou, 8d; other sorts from 3d; good oheeso, 3d; the brst factory, Od; fresh butter, lOd and 8(1; salt, 7d; condensed milk, 2d tin, eood coffee, Is; honey in sections and lib tins, (id each; 71b bag oatmeal, Is; currants, s<l; raisins, IJd, and IM Other lines equally cheap.



SOMETHIKO m™*"^***'- The " Byzantine CMP"gS^ lick and Crau-Yoll is a EgSff #__^_*. thread worked ™<>}L A Z^_ffi2k Kugs. f«™'tur''-S VM'C_SCTS__« maoca-sars to match. ifg?Zan_S_W_\ _ii^^°^_k_fJ^--i ■;