MINING NEWS.

(EY TKIXCi-RAPH— OWX CORT.r.SrOXDKNT.)

TITAMKS, this day

e«xos.—Connon'a reef has been cut in ♦he' crosscut at No. 4 level, ro that com- Ji.SSm should soon be of ectecl with winze on the same reef from No S *i -i portion ot the reel was nrnKen Wn but no gold was observed, although JKiiooiFswell. Thereof ha. not ycb been pioked up beyond the clay seam in tnc tilhvard drive at No. .> levo.

POLICE COURT-This Day.

(Before Messrs P. Guinness and C. La > Roche, J.I I*.)

j)nts'KENXE-"s- — Wrtljnm Davis and | ,„ ,' s Brown were each fined 10? and costs \ • rirfiult 48 hours hard labour for ! w-in" been dnink- Thonics B- Hnnno<i fnv'd was lined •",? and costs or 24 hours ° isoumcnt for a similar offence. Richard d" Thierry was mulcted in a like amount, nd was also iiliefl "'"' aiK' c" o?:'f. and ordered j to pay lOa damagres for breaking a window. ! BrEiKiXfl A Wjxhow. —in addition to a | -WffC of drunkeniicss, Richard De Thierry j .'- "cliar^od with v» ilivillj- am] maliciously Sty of Michael Condon.-Mrs Con- S evidence ivas to the effect that lie &censed came into her shop in Hob ...,'treet and asked for biscuits. He | at the time, and .-he believed j i.lbrokethe window accidentally.- Graham ' " k , a tramway employee, saw the oo ' euirtncc, and believed it was accidental, fined lteand coste^ (Before Messrs Brott anil Collins). AIAECED Assavt.t. — A charge of assault preferred by William. Cinniniiw nsrain«t Thomas? Cronan was adjourned till Satur day next by consent of the parties. (Before Mr IT. G. Selli Smith, R.M.} w^jjIESASCT!. — Thomas and William j fioor™ Allen were again charged with fail- : inclo contribute toward* the support of j h'eirfathcr.-Mr Thoo. Cooper fov the do- | fendants offered to pay the amount of the charge for maintenance to Mr Ojmham, the Relieving Officer. The plaintiff was, however, not a fit person to receive money. Tho caw was adjourned till next Saturday, and instructions'were given for the attend ance of Mr Graham. Mr Cooper gave the j old man an order on the Relieving Officer for rations in the meantime.

LUNATIC ASYLUM ENTERTAIN MENTS.

The Committee of the Society Tor providing j recreation for the inmates of tho Asylum I are to be congratulated on the success which J has attended tho undertaking. An excellent j entertainment given r. few weeks ago by the \ Sunny South Minstrels was received with ! the fullest satisfaction by those for whom it j was provided. Last evening the third en-! terlainment of the series was held. It; consisted of a short musical selection, in- j eluding a duot by the Misses Bleazard, | song, "Sing, Sweet Bird," by Miss I Bleazard, pianoforte solos by Mrs: Crcmonini and Miss Gertrude Rice, j a reading by Mr Roi.in, and character son« Bby Mr TT. O. Brown and Mr "Hud i-on? The new piano purchased-by the Committee for these entertainments was! used for the first time, and was greatly ad-1 mired. After a short, interval, during which ! one of the inmates volunteered a song, the laughable farce of " l>o\- and Co\" was jierfoimeil by Messrs Robin, rTudron, and jiice. An excellent stage with [cenii: tit-! tiiigs had been erected, find tho spirited i actingoElke performers was dulj appreei ited by the audience The ladies and • gentlemen v.ho contributed the programme. I ■were hospitably entertained by I.H". and Mrs ! Oemonini. The Committee will be glad to j jeceive offers from any ladies and gentle men wlio rue willing to provide t ml her entertainments of t lit- kind, and we liopo that our Auckland amateurs will mal-:c a ready response to their appeal.

THE GOLDFIELDS.

',BT TEIiBORAfH.—OWN COTSRTOTONhKKT.)

TilAMlw, I his da.

Saxon-.—The seam in the hillward drive at Jfo. 3 level is being followed, but the reef has not yet been picked up. Tho manager thinksifc will make again shortly.

Cambria.-Tho cross leader iii tho winze Bhov.'s gold pretty freely nt every breaking down. It averages 4 inches wide. Payable crashing dirt is coming to hand from the other workings.

MR BALLANCE AND THE PRESS ASSOCIATION.

[BY TELKOEA.PH. — PRKSS ASSOCIATION.]

WKLr/tSOTON1, this day

Accokdixb to Mr Rolleston's upeecli afc Temuka, as reported in the Canterbury papers, he is represented as enyfnff that the Press Association has been used by Me Bollance, the Minister of Lands, to sing Ms praises and circulate the last sensation with which ho can divert the public mind. -Mr Rolleston has been led into error by seeing a summary of the Land Ac quisition Bill printed in a Chvi«telnireh paper under tlio Association> heading1, whereas die telegram was really pent by a correspondent, and not; by the Association at all. No Srtch message wa« over sent by the Association.

Post Card Proof.

S,u.Tsi;unv, Tknn . April I. IBS 3 teTB:-l.w»s aftlictud with snrious *m Urinary tronblu for iwcivo years Atter ■Ting all the doctors ami patent mr-dif-inns i wnldhear of I used two botiles of Hop Bntors snd.am pnrfecilv cured. U. F. LiOO) 11.

»„.. }} asttin-otox. D.C., April 3, ISS3. "" the Hop Hitters Co. : . ~ „ Sms:-1 wrile this as a token of tnc feat appreciation 1 have for your Bittern. Iwasatllic-tufl with Inflammatory Khounyit.isni seven yiiars, and no medicine scetnen "» ''"J 111 »"y gooa until 1 tried three bottles of your Hop Otters.ami to my surprise; I am as well t.o-.lnv as evert was 1 hopu ron'miy lnivo «nat. sno cess in this (j rcnt an( i valuable inecllnine. Any ycwisiiinfftoknow more about my cure can 'Mmby addressing inc. „, c . X 11. WILLIAMS. J. 103 16th fct.

DISASTROUS FIRES.

Karw>\v Escape of Hie ©ecu

l»:isits

NKWPrA'MOtTTH, this day. ocoun-ed afc Opnnako ab 2.00 this "t^illnrr, -vvhen Crawfonl's Club, the hotel, ;»« Union Bank bnildinjfs vcrc. bmnt. *"»hotel was insured in the South British tof£7oo, and the furniture for £300. Tho occupants escaped in their nightdresses, one man boinrr severely burnt, .

Nfw Plymouth, this day

natives living at Mnngohnno, near Jjnwothoencampment was held, stale that lle volunteers, in no way interfered with

AUCKLAND SOCIETY OF ARTS.

The Exhibition of the Auckland Society of ? ' which was opened yesterday at twelve o'clock, opened again today at that hour, wh c . n alargo number of persons visited this best of art shows yet put before the public in Auckland. Visitors 81'OhkI not forget to visit tho little loom opposite ' the bie |, n [] where the large,- number of pictures ;1 .0 hung. '" it area number of work* that deserve v place with those, larger but, in many cases much interior works. A pretty " water colour of Cannes, the city lately dis turbed by the earthquakes in the sou tli of France, is worthy of notice, ai«> the collection of elementary mechani cal drawings done by the pupils of the dis trict school* in the ordinary course of class instruction. We did not notice .Mr.John C. Aorlon's pretty little picture of " The Little Fishwife " yesterday, because wo could not find out the artist's name. Jt is as pretty a sun-picture as we have seen for many a day. Some of Mr Valentino's beautifully-toned photographic views (lent by Mr (:'. Chapman) are well worthy of a visit, capitally lined as they arc in water colours.

THE EXHIBITS.

Fifth Notice

AMOSfiRT the photographic exhibits we notice with pleasure some splendid pictorial sun-pictures—enlargements of those, charm ing views of West Coast, scenery we noticed «omo time since—by Mr Josiah Martin. One showy bursting spray is very beautiful, and a work for even Mr Martin to be proud. T'nis gentleman shows a number of other photographs, all evincing great artistic feel ing in choice of subject, as well as a skill in the art by which the pleasing fleeting scenes* have been captured and transferred to paper for all the world to enjoy. We notice next some beautiful picture photo graphs by Mr TO. Ernest Bilbrough, the able Secretary of that Society thnt is doing* for literature in Auckland what the Art Society is doing for its special lines of "consolidation of thought" (nV/fl Emerson)—wo mean the Athennwm. His views in Mexico and Nassau are little gems, and his " Fishing for Maori Trout " is a, pic ture that would make a good etching or en graving. A. (!. Tibbutt who gained the prize in 111;? competition, shows some very beauti fully toned sun pictures, which, however, are perhaps slightly overpainted, and arc in our opinion nob eqtial in merit toMrßil brough's. Dr. J. Logan Campbell's photographs of the rising sun are scientifically of great in terest. One showing the cirriin illuminated by the sotting sun is especially good. *Mi«s H. Stuart shows two beautifully coloured photographs in her usual finished style. Mrs 8. Jackson's (jun.) coloured photo of Miss Xellie Stuart is another very charm ing and ctvrefully-jxiinted little gem. This I lady also shows some specimens of " opal I painting " which arc good. Miss Blea/ard and Miss Clara Bleazard show some pretty little plaque and nvinia- J turra paintings upon t.iny Maori paddles, i Mrs H. Tb.ard shows a ehnrming collection of native flowers, her capital painting of-j which wo have before noticed in other i exhibitions. \',>r. .1. (iirdler shows himself not only a first-rate -wood carver, (witness his orna mental hall table, made of that, neglected \ wood rimu, but also ;i man who can pub I cigar boxes to use after their fragrant I (•(intents have vanished into fragrant circles. His fretwork barometer ft and and I candlesticks .'ire us ingenious and orimuibn | itil as may be. A novel way of making mirrors i unable to perform tho service for which they were mwtle, that of rollceting j cli arm ing 'faces, is shown by Mis.q ,'leanii; I jsaacs. This work consists of paint ing various bright. Ibwers, birds, &c, | upon a mirror's bright, surface, the | effect being, when <ione by an arti.-lie ! hand, very protvty. A mirror t.huw decorated ; has another advantage in a drawing-room. One can wee if one.-, tie is in a state of j pri.-v.inc bloom, or if one's wig is showing j ihe nlaco where ii. joins the real BOillp with | out ' attracting notice. Admiring your I charming paintings, Miss , don't yon know. The following ladies exhibit various works o f Ul t : —Mis' \V. (!. Connolly, poon.di painting ; Miss Crew, some charming speci j mens of American " notions ;" Miss H. S. iM. Tripp, native flower; Miss C. Firth, i plaque : Miss Wile, plaque : Miss T. Robin ! sou, beautiful painted apple blossoms on plaque. Please take out, Ihe bird. Miss I Holland, cushion painting: Miss. Caber, plaque: Mi.«« Wearier, plaque: Miss kiurducr, (lower painting on eu.tliion I covers. Mi-s (.'alder shows two door panels. ornamented with Vandyke brown .subjects. Mr A. Senfferfc shows several beautiful specimens of what can be done in decora tive and inlaid work with our native woods. His tablotops are perfect in their design and execution, and his work boxes and paper knives seem marvellously cheap.

R. M. COURT.

Yesterday.

(Before H. 0. Seth Smith, Esq:, R.M.)

JUTffiMEKT SUMMONS CASKS.

Moonkv v. Ttt.totit), — Claim £12 ss.— Ordered to pay 30s per month. MnoN-i-v v. I'ekrin.- CUum, tb 143.— vi- £12 —Ordered to pay betorc October h.th, or 14 days in default. iIAUUC.K AND CUANWEM. V. \Y ir.l.TAlls Claim, £1 G*.-Mi- Burton for 3«darment creditor and Mr Oiionghor for jndn-ment debtor.—Mr O'Meagher objected to a charge of 5s for intent, which ? ho,i]d not have been placed on the bill of Pf ticnla" until after the case was beard. There were various ways of grinding the face ot the poor, and the judgment «>mmonß appenrca to be one of them. The interest charffen was most extortionate. - His ontnv the interest .should not have been c I™B°(' until the case was heard. — Ordered io £1 Is within a week. . Pa-rkixsott v, Hefferok. — Clfl] m ', * 19s lOd.-Ordered to pay within a ;> W(-( j K- , Vatiohav v. Blrwdkn. -Claim i.4 I 2« Ocl. -Judgment for plaintiff, £1 I9sM. - Bailky v. Cowpku.-Claim JCI 7s.- j IlU" tiff nonsuited. —Costs 10s.

Court adjourned

TE ARO ELECTION.

(BY TEUIGKAPn.— PnKSfl ASSOGTATfON')

Wr-r.r.TN-fiTOtf, Friday. The election of a member for To Aro too.i place to-day, and resulted as follows : •»• H. Fraser, JiOG ; W. T. L. Travors, 340 ; ■ • Nancarrow, 95.

The Premier's Movements.

Dunf.dix, this day. The Premier loffc for Wellington this morn

Wndatne Weigol'a Dress Patterns and Joiinials.-Shakespear & Co., Splc Agtnt=.

HOME RULE FOR IRELAND.

A Novel Suggestion.

(DV TE!.ECT..\rn —OWN COEHESPONDEKT.)

Dinkdix, this day

A whiter in tho "Star" suggests thai every person who believes in the effecacy of Home Rule as a moans of alleviating the discontent in Ireland should sign a monster petition to the Queen and British l'arlia men.t to grant it. That Earl Aberdeen should bo a.-ked to present it. An old Scotch Liberal who is a well-known poli tician in this district says o} the proposal that wove the wishes of Ireland granted during the present year, the spontaneous outbreak of Irish loyalty and love to the throne and person of Queen Victoria—the offering of the very heart of the people would be a.Jubilee offering that would out weigh and overshadow every other and all others combined. Such an outcome, after half-a-century's reign, would immortalise Victoria as no other event will or can do.

SALE OF CROWN LANDS.

A VERY successful sale of Crown lands in Auckland district was held on Thursday last at. the Lands office—the following being tho Jots sold and prices obtained :— Town ok Tk Awamutu.—Lob 74, lr, up sett price £7 10s, W. .J. Tliompson, £22; 7;">, lr, upset price £7 10s, W. .1. Thompson, £•21. Town OK Kaho.—Lot CO, ]<>••, upset price £3, R. R. .Hunt; 105, lr, upset price, £7 10s, R. it. Hunt, £13; lOli, I p, upset price £7 10s, X, 1-1. Hunt, I.!; 107, lr, ttjiset price ■C 7 l()s, il. R. limit.; 10S, ;>7p, upset price £0 bSs'ld, R, R. Hunt. Town-of Komncoiitr.—Lot 4, 13p, upset price £24 7s (Id, Henry Grovor. SuiiiTiuw op !N rKwoASTLi.; South.—Lob 139, lla. Hrfip, upset price IlfiO 7s lid, Robert Fleming ; 140, 7a. 0v :Sp, upset price .t'JI '-'s (>'d, Henry John Saulbrey ; ITi,"!, 7;i, upset [irice £'221, Henry Jolin Saulbrey. Ki:ss!:i.i, Kurvky Distktot. —Section 4, block L, i),i. up.-eb prico £18, John Mom son. Parisi[ op ITiKiniAxnr. -S. W. portion lot ."{;), and north portion of 40, l-14a, upset. ]iri<-e £12, William Carter; S. \V. portion 41, :i7u Or iilip, upset price £28, — Thorne. Tokatoka Scrvey District. — Lot. C, block XV., :i(),i, ujisct price £11 ss, I', C. Moloughney. Pakish ok Kaiwaka. — S.W. portion lot S.">, 34a. upset price £17, Malcolm Stewart; I'M, 4a 3r 37p, upset price, £15, Margaret Sarah ; 122, 4a, 3r .'l7]>, upset price, £.!"», \V. j). Saitih : 124 a, 13a 'Jr 24p, upset price, JL4I, Edwin H. Sarah. I'.mmsh of T.vruoA. —Lot Sfl.v, 78a lr, upset pi-ice, £'2!) 10s, John Burdett. I'.VKISII (IF AoTKA. — Lot 81, and iN.E. portion of K2, 84a, upset price £31 10s, Chas. I'etcr \\ inkelmann. Paiiish oi- Waiwkra.—Lot 2G2a, 15a 3r Op, upset prii-c. £S, lienry <>huivilln, £11 ; 2ikS,4a.*:r ±">p. upset, price JiJ J7s <Jd, Andruw Jack, jr. Pakjsii of Tak.utna.— L0t.251, "7a 3r '■'A\>, upset prii-ii .'Jli). .lohn Eastwood ; 'J."i.'>, Hl.i •_>!•.•:•_>;), upse! price £'2t», Rawtwood : "2.">.1, 7t'A;i lr (ip, up.seL price £2(i "is. Eastwood; 25"), -j in Or :i] p, upset price i'J'2 "is, Kast wiii id : 200, J)it 3r 2p, ujwol price £•">. W. Slaney, £lti : '_'ii!. .'!a "Jr 7p. upset prico £'2, W. Slaney, til: 2i!2, l()a Or '-'-"ip, ujiset price £5 2s 6d," Robort Frater, £l(i ; '2ttt, 10a 2r ISp.. upset price £.1 7s (id, A.S. Wooley, £10 ; '2Ci"'», 'Jvi:'. lr IWp, iijixefc price £14 15s, East wood, £10. I'.wiisii :i|- V.' u!-AV.i:ii:\.— Lot 174,'J0a lr Si., upscf pri-e £i()."is, .lanii-s Wilkinson ;>_ •-'.!. I'vnisii (if Waikomht.—Lot KM, 4a. Or ■2-2]>, up-'j!• pi-ice £S Ids, llenrv Clmnibcrlin £10. J'.vinsrr up Hahki. — Lot. 20, ."!(« lr Op, upset price CIS ;.'s (id, William (juibell ; 21, :to«i •_'!• 1 7jii i\[iset price £.13 7s Od, James Hamilton: 2*2,-I'Jii lr Op, upset, [nice £10 IvN (id, iliihn iSniyth ; 2(i, 152 a, upset, [jrice t.'i.S, ,)uiii«js \'. I'lowaril. I'Altlsll (.I' WIIKN'J'AKITf. — Lot 0, .">o:i, Up scl price .C-M, the tiustees in tho estate uf Seh.-ipp an.l Ansennc f25 : block 12, !>7a, n|»«t pi-h-i- £:ii> It's, the trustees iii tho e.-ia!e oi' Schapp and Ansennc f.'ii) IDs. |*Akimii in-' Oi'AifKKK (Mukelti Hcttleinent). —Lol •-"■>. section -J, sa, upset price £.'!0, A. l>. Id-own £'.'{(>: lot «!), section 2, sa, upset price £25, 11. Unahoe, C.""> : lot. 7<>, ficction ■j. "iji. npsel price £.'(0, Uiicklaud t'A); lot 157, seei.ioii 'J, !(!,i 25p, upset, price f.M) 12s (id, Hi-cUa.'id i'.Vi. I'auisii oi- Oi'AirKKK (Kirikiri settlement). —Lot. 2, section J, 10a, upset ]iri<'C £.'(0, W !■' Auckland £-17: Int. 1(>, section I, la 2r2«p, upset price £5, Win. Wuolley, £7: 11(1, suction 1, la Ir '"'p, upset price £4, \V. K. PiieMlyiT. I'AKisir or OpaHkkk (AA'illiiiinson'fi Cle.ar in").—Loi" 140, section IV, 8a lr 30]), upset prT-:e £15, R. Donovan £15 ; 41, section IV, 100 25p, upset price £18. R. Donovan £18. P.-UWH i)F HuNTJA. —South portion lot 171, 40n. upset price £(»!), Coultlitiid Bros, and J. H. Dnf.cni £00. Partsh of Waii-ku Kast.—Lot 229, 2r 27p, upset price £'2, ,7as. McFayden, i 4. Parish ok .Mai-n-catawiuui. —Lot 2-2.*3, 63a. lr Isp, upfot price £0:J 10s, R. Hobbs, £135; . T " nn I'ARTSII (iV VVHANOAMARtNO. —Lot .->!)!), 151 a lr, upset price £38, Thos. Davis, £: J,B. Parish of HonoTrrr.— -Lot l(;:i, l. r)7a lr 35p, upset, price £IIS 2m <i'l, J. I'.yerott, £1 IS 2s fid. I'akisu oi- Pi'kktk.— Lot lOOti, 8a lr, up set, price }A f>a, Thos. 0.-Ller.

FRANKLIN ROAD SUNDAY SCHOOL ANNIVERSARY.

On Sunday appropriate sermons were de livered to large and appreciative congrega* tior.s by (he Revs. Worboys, Chew, and

Smith. On Tuesday a public soiree was held in tho Schoolroom. The tables wero well

provided and presided over by Mesdames Cleal, Cnllas, Wilson, andtlieMisses Brown, Dunn, Chambers, Sheddon, Booth, Thorn ton, Warburton, Smith, Clarke, and Por teous. The public meeting was held in the Church, which was tastefully decorated. Dr. Konderdino, in tho chair, an en conracjinp; report, showing an increase of 17 scholar's, was road by the Superintendent, Mr T. Booth. Tho young people rendered with good effect anniversary hymns, Mr | Diiriery leader and ?.liw Booth organist. Sonic of the boys and girls gave appropriate recitations. Addresses wero delivered by the Revs-. Worboys, Ward, and Mr'D. (;oldie. On Wednesday some '200 scholars and teachois met for an evening's entertain ment. To-morrow the Key. Mr Ward will -preacb, when the Sunday school children will from m raised platform, sing a choice selection ol anniversary hymns morning and evening.

In connection with' the Indian and Colonial Exhibition awards, Messrs ,lno. Wilson and Co. have received a •diploma of merit and bronze medal for their limes and concrete. CilttncsN *TA»vr»<j to death on account ofitielr :.,-7l,i!ltv 10 tlige-i food, will [md a most marvellou* f , ml remedy in Scott's Ehuision or Pure Cod tlk j i «,th Hviwi.osimiitrs. Very palatable «silv 'di"ested. K-atl the following testimonial: and ea-i> _ • - il)( . d . sco:i"l"S KM U LSION 'in cases f rhiklre" M.fr=ri.iS from waMin;; and inal-nulriiion, lean report mo~t favorably ol its good effect; it has . ' ,-llc\i im take" "lOsl- readily. bct1""" w. Pkbkiks, M.r,c,S., Medical Siipt... Bu.rlei»li HuspiuL 1i,,;. Latg e and small Joules at al| Oiemiits. 4s6d W( f« 6(J|

NEWS BY THE ARAWA.

Additional Anglo Colonial

Siiinniary-

Tin: R,M.S. Arawa brings a day's later i news than the mail via San Francisco. Our London correspondent, writing on the even ing of the 25th February, says :—Sir Julias Yon Haast's many friends in the colony will be sorry to hear that he has been Buffer ing from a. somewhat severe attack of rheumatic gout, which has necessitated his taking some rest at Bonne. As soon as ! he is convalescent he intends to make a tour of tho Continental Museums for the purpose of getting contributions in the way of collections and specimens for the Canterbury Museum, an institution which he has very much at heart. Now this is work for which ho is thoroughly fitted, and I feel sure that the Museum will reap an abundant harvest from his labours. Sir Walter IBullcr. Sir Walter Buller, who has returned to London, appears to have had a particularly good time in Paris. J mentioned before that at the request of the French Govern ment he had agreed to deposit the Maori ! tomb in the Trocadero Ethnographical Museum till the opening of the Paris Ex hibition in 18S9 ; and being on the Con tinent ho went, on to Paris to superintend its erection. He was well received by the authorities there, and hospitably enter tained. But (what must have been even more gratifying to him as a F.R.S.) he was formally introduced to tho French Academy of Science, where he made, the acquaintance of the leading men, and was presented to the eminent scientist, M. Chevrcuil, now over one hundred years old. In recognition of the scientific work done by Hir Walter Buller during the last twenty years, the " Golden Palm " of the Academy was conferred upon him. by the Republican Government, which makes him " Olticier de l'lnstruetion Publique." Since his return to London the " brovet" and decoration have been handed to him by the French Ambassador, M. Waddington. This much coveted distinction is purely oscientificorder. There arc two grades, and Sir Walter has received the higher, which ranks before the Coinmandershiip of the Legion of Honour. It is seldom conferred on an Englishman, and is so well guarded in France that to 1.400 crosses of the Legion of Honour be stowed last year, there were only thirty five Palms, General Boulanger being one of the recipients. Tho charm of the decoration itself is its severe simplicity — two branches of leaves in gold meeting at the ends so as to form an open ellipsis mid suspended by a purple riband. The miniature, however, which is worn on ordinary occasions, is set in brilliants and forms a pretty jewel. Sir Walter, by the way, told me a strange thing the i other day. It is, he avows, easier some times to pick up old Maori curiosities in Europe than in Kew Zealand. More pouna mus and carvings brought home by whaling ships years ago are often to bo bought fora trifle at out-of-the-way shops, and some of tiic provincial museums are quite rich in these things. For example, the Antiquities Museum lit Lille in France has an admir ablecollection of ancient Maori carvings and implcinentsof war. Sir Walter says he shall feel much surprised if some of those things do not find their way back to New Zealand museums in exchange for moil skeletons ami objects possessing more interest for the! general public.

Loss of the Kapunda.

FOKTHER DETAILS

The following further details regarding the loss of the Kapunda have been obtained this morning from the survivors on board the Patagonia :- - All had gone well up to the time of the collision. The clew had been exercised in boat drill regularly every week, and the boats were all fully provided with life belts, msfrts, sails, and oars. The vessel sank too quickly, however, to allow of anything IA-mo- done. Immediately tho collision occurred the chief oflicer, who was on deck, .shouted down the hatchway tonroime the passengers. Ho then went forward to ascertain the ex tent of the damage, and found that the side was entirely crushed in. He fell the vessel sinking, and before he could return aft he was in t he water.

The captain had been on deck immedi ately before the collision con voicing with the chief officer, and at that time all was goinjj well, nothinjr being visible in tho neigh bourhood of the ship.

While the chief oflicer was in tho water he saw about. 3D or 40 pei'sons, including some pap.senfjers, near him, but there were no means of savin" l.heni. The seven men who were rescued Iron; tho water by the boats of the Ada Mchnoro were all Btrong swimmers.

The Ada Melmore sbrnck the Kapunda with such force fchafc. the foretopmasfc and sjiars of the latter came down with the shock, killing many persons on deck. The bows of the Ada Melmore were ent.irelyst.ove in,and she was onlykeptafloat by the collision bulkhead, which prevented the water from reaching the hold and after parts of the vessel. I'hc collision occurred 000 miles from the coast, of Brtuil. The Ada Melmore, alter drifting near the spot for two days, bore up for Maceio, bub the Ulysec, having been sighted on January '2">, the survivors of the Kapunda were trans ferred to the French barque.

Both the Kapnnda and Ada Melmorc were under full sail at the time of the col lision, the sea being smooth, with a fresh breeze. Besides the survivors of the Kapunda, two of the crew of the Ada Melmore are aboard the Patagonia, one of them being reported to be the man who was at the wheel at the time of the collision. The Patagonia sails hence at noon to-day. Slic will call at Bordeaux and sail thence diicct to Plymouth to land her passengers.

The Mate's Narrative.

The following is the narrative of William Cotti'cll, the first mate : — " I was chief mate of the Kapunda, We wore bound from Plymouth to Froraantle with a general cargo, 279 passengers and emigrants, and a crew of 40 hands. About half-jMisfc 3 o'clock on the morning of January 20, when in lafc. Kkleg. 45min. south, and long, 27dee. 20min. west, I saw the Ada Mclmoro when she was quite close upon us. The collision was then inevitable, and a few minutes afterwards she ran into us, striking the Kapunda just before the fore rigging, cutting her right clown to her keel. The bowsprit and jibboom of the Ada Mcl more came right across our decks. Afc the first alarm about 50 passengers rushed on deck. Many of these were killed by {ailing spars, and others were injured. in a minute or two after she was struck the Kapunda heeled over to starboard and, amid a terrific din from the crashing spars and the bursting decks and hatches, 1 found myself in the water. I was sucked down to a great depth, but I struck out, and when I arose to tho surface 1 became entangled in some of the floating wreckage, {several . people were clinging to the broken spars, and all around me "I "heard shrieks and ap peals for help from the drowning people. I gob clear of the rigging and clutched a floating cask by the bunghole, but it rolled so violently in the waves that my fingers were nearly wrenched off. I ■ therefore relin quished tho cask and swam oft'to a stanchion which I saw floating. In doing this I passed a boy named Whittle, one of a numerous

family of emigrants on board, who was swimming towards some floating spars. I said to him, ' Cling to me, my boy,' but he replied cheerily 'I am all right, sir and continued striking oufc for himself. A moment afterwards 1 heard a sudden and loud shriek, and looking round saw that the boy was gone. I believe from his sudden' cry of terror that he was seized by a shark. Others I fear suffered a similar death. I went on swimming towards tho Ada Mel more, still holding on to my stanchion, but the vessel drifted away and I could not reach her. I found it more and more diffi cult to retain my hold on the stanchion be cause my hands were benumbed. All at once I felt something flapping against my face, and to my intense joy found that it was a woollen comforter which I was wearing and which up to that moment I had for gotten. With this I lashed myself to the stanchion. Afterwards I heard the voice of Mounter, an able seaman of the Kapunda, shouting 4 Pull, my lads ; it's our first mate.' I just remember being hauled into a small boat and then became unconscious. When I recovered I found myself in the cabin of the Ada Mehnore. Our carpenter, Forbes, the baker Mceks, seaman, Mounter Noan Broadhnrst, emigrant, William K. Russell, emigrant, Henry Barnes, emigrant, Philip Daly, emigrant, and Cornelius O'Callahan, emigrant, boarded the Ada Mehnore at the time of the collision, and at first we thought no others were saved, but at half-past ]0 that same morning the Kapnnda's lifeboat came up astern with the remaining survivors. Threeofthe crew of the Ada Melniore, Thomas Scarle, of Plymouth, Robert Buokman, and a Swede, who jumped on board the Kapunda, were among the drowned. The Ada Melmore suffered severely in the collision, and to keep her afloat it was found necessary to jettison a portion of her cargo of manganese ore. Distress signals were hoisted, and in response the French barque Ulysse, from Marseilles for Mozambique, hove to on January 23. The-survivors were on board the French vessel, where they met with every attention, the captain being especially kind to the apprentice, William Norman, who hod suffered terrible injuries from which ho very nearly died. He is, however, much better. The English chap lain at Bahia took us in and lodged some at his own expense. We all feel very grateful to him, and we left a little memento with his wife when we- came away."

MR HAMLIN AND HIS CON STITUENTS.

Mb E. Hamlin met the electors of Morcer in the Court House on Thursday night, but only a small number availed themselves of the opportunity of hearing tho various measures of last session dealt with. Mr T. C. McElroy being voted to the chair, in troduced the speaker, remarking that, his duty to-night was of a threefold character, viz., to deal with the legislation of the past session, and also that liicely to engage lion. members' attention during the coining' one. And last, though not least, to put in a stake that would stand to him in the near general election. Mr Hamlin, who appeared to bes suffering from a bad throat, then addressed himself to his task, lie tirst referred to the charges made against a. certain member of the House, on account, of his being implicated in certain trans actions whereby said gentleman pocketed some thousands, and was very severe in his remarks on conduct of that sort. On the question of Government insurance, he said he did not believe in the Government of any country going into competition with private individuals. Referring to tho District, Railways Purchase Bill he used very strong language against the Govern ment, pucn as that most of their Bills worn carried by stealth and trickery. On Mr Ballnnce's Settlement Scheme he spoke for some time. He pronounced the scheme one that would end in a complete failure, the districts now being; occupied under that system being eventually depopulated. Still, he thought that said system deserved a trial. The speaker next referred to the manage ment of our railways, concluding by re marking that, when opportunity should present, itself he would turn adrift t.ho Hon. Mi/iister of Public Works and the general manager. The hon. gentleman then proceeded to deal with the limmcial position of the colony, showing that at present we arc paying interest on loans out of borrowed money. He hinted at an income tax as a remedy, but held out no hope but to look for ward to further taxation as tho result of defective legislation in the past. lie spoke in favour of our present .system of education, but failed to point, out the source from which the yearly increasing vote to maintain it is to come;. At. the close of the address questions were invited, and.a few of tho electors availed themselves of the opportunity to increase their politi cal knowledge in that, homely fashion. Jn reply to questions by Mr S. Hunter, Mr Hamlin said he was in favour of the exemption under Property Tax being maintained at £.">OO. He was neither a Free Trader nor Protectionist. A vote of thanks and confidence, proposed by Mr M. Gallery and seconded by Mr A. Douglas, was carried, and a vote ot thanks to the Chairman brought the meeting to a close.—(Correspondent.)

THE CHARGE OF FRAUD AGAINST A SOLICITOR.

In pursuance of the instructions given by the Premier when in Auckland, nwe learn that. Mr Superintendent Thor-

son has taken action in the charge alleged by certain natives against Mr For wood-, solicitor, of defrauding the native chief Taurati Rukupa out of £850 received on account of a land transaction. An information was formally laid by Tauran yesterday, and steps are now being taken to bring the accused to answer the serious accusation preferred against him. In connection with this matter wo have been informed that there is quite another phase. Mr Forwood has written over, we hear, and if his figures are true he has been the injured party. Of course, what) has been published as yet has only been from an ex parte statement of the Maoris, and so we cannot state who is light, but judgment should be suspended until both sides of the case have been heard.

THE ROYAL COMEDY COM PANY.

To-NTGHT according to management was to have been the last of the present season of- high-class comedy, which has given so much satisfaction to the playgoing public ; but as Dr. Lynn's arrival has been delayed, it has been suggested that tho Royal Comedy Company might give an extra per formance on Monday evening, choosing, perhaps, "Jim, the Penman" or "Hazel Kirke " for reproduction. We do not know how the management will view the proposal as we fear that the season has not been a lucrative one, nor the support accorded at all in proportion to the merits of the Com pany, but if those who really desire it show their willingness to support we have no doubt an extra performance will be given. We hope by Monday to bo able to report that promises of patronage have justified the giving of a performance that evening.

No. 2 Battalion, A.R.V., are requested by Captain Skinner to attend an inspection parade on Tuesday ab 7,30 p.m.

LABOUR AGENCY CASE.

Charge of False Pretences Dismissed.

Robert Mi Heioiiton again appeared at the Police Court today, before Messrs H. Brett and S. Y. Collins, J.P., on the charge of obtaining 15s. from Simon Kirsch by false pretences. Mr Theo. Cooper said the Bench would remember that the case was adjourned in order- that Mr Douglas might be present. Mr Douglas was now in attendance, and he would call him relative to the point in dispute. Mr Cooper narrated the evidence that- would . be given, aud held that there could be no criminal charge against the accused. liobert T. Douglas, baker, of the Thames, deposed that ho was in Auckland on the Ist March, and had an interview with, Mr Heighten on that day. He authorised him to take application on second baker, the wages being a mat ter of arrangement. Mr Heighton making an appointment to meet a baker whom he had selected on the 19th. Wit ness called that morning, and the baker was not there. Witness said he would call on Monday, but was late for the steamer, and could not keep this ap pointment. Mr Heighton sent him several names, and specially recommended Kirch, whose testimonials were sent in full. He had not really engaged a baker till this morning. Mr Cooper also offered to call Mrs Darrcll in support of his case.

Mr Chairman said the Bench were of opin ion that the evidence was insufficient to sup port the chirge. At the same time they thought, that the money should have been returned to the prosecutor ere this. Mr Cooper replied that he had advised his client not to pay the money which the case had subjudice, and he had acted ac cordingly. The Bench coritinuccl to say that the document put in for the defence shewing the system upon which the defendant carried on his business seemed to shew that defendant was in the habit of asking different deposit fees from applicants. The deposits received from the several appli cants for this place varied from 5s to 15s. It looked as if as large an amount wero extracted from applicants as they could bo induced to pay. The Bench considered such a system a most unsatisfactory one. As it was admitted, however, in this case that the money had been paid voluntarily and it appeared that a situation of the character represented was open, the Bench did not think that the charge of false pretences could be sustained. The money had, however, clearly been paid as a deposit, and an undue period had elapsed before returning it. Were they to understand that the defendant would return it.

Mr Ceoper replied in the nffirirjativo. He advised hi.s client not to return the money, as he was afraid that such an action might influence the Bench in their decision. As the prosecutor had gone away, ho would under take to pay the 15s to Sergeant Pratt. " In that case," said the Chairman, " the Bench will not offer any further remark. The case will be dismissed,"

MACMAHON AND LEITCH'S TRIP TO FIJI.

(BY TKI.ECRAnr. —PRESS ASSOCIATION1.)

Wellington', Friday. Ix the action for libel brought by Messrs MacMabon and Leitch, theatrical managers, against the proprietor of the Wellington. " Post," a verdict was returned iar £150 damages, with costs on the lower scale. In the Supreme Court this afternoon the libel action, MacMahon and Leiteh v. The United Press Association, was commenced, before Mr Justice Richmond and a special jury. The claim is for £1,000, alleged to have been sustained by the defendants send ing the following telegram through the colony :—" Wellington, January 16: The departure of Messrs. McMahon and Leitch, theatrical managers, from "Auckland to Fiji has caused many anxious inquiries here. ' The plaintilfs claimed that the defendant association meant/ thereby that the plain tiffs lincl departed to Fiji, leaving their just debts unpaid in Wellington, ami with the intent of avoiding the same. Mr H. Gully appeared for the plaintiff's, and Mr VV. T. L. Travers and Mr E. Stafford for the defen dants. According to the counsel's state ment, there had been some hopes that a. settlement would be arrived at out of Court, but at four p.m. the case was called on in due course. The defendants with drew that portion of the plea in which they set out the meaning they attached to the words, and based the de fenoo on the ground that the words were not. libellous, and did not bear the meaning sought to bo attributed to them. The only evidence taken was that of Mr George Leiteh, and his cross-examination was not finished when the Court adjourned. The testimony was much the same as on the previous day. Wki/i/inotox, this day. The libel action MacMahon and Leitch v. Press Association ended in a verdict for the former, damages £200 and costs. No evidence was called for the defence, counsel contending that, the statement complained of was not defamatory, and was cite..*.* d without malice.

WELLiKnTON, this day. At the Supreme Court this morning, Crabtree was sentenced to three years' im prisonment on each charge (two charges of burglary and escaping from gaol), the sen tences to run concurrently.

Captain Edwin reports as follows: — "Indications unusually low tides, for 24 hours from now, and to-night very cold." Very little was done in the sharemarket to-day. A telegram was received from the Saxon to the effect that a reef had been cut on No. 4 level, the quartz in which looked well. Shortly before 12 o'clock to-day, as the band was marching down Queen street en route for the Taka pnna Racecourse, the music caused a cab horse to take fright. The horse was attached to one of Crowther's cabs, which was standing in front of the New Zealand Insurance Buildings. Directly the band struck up the horse made a dash forward, and swerved towards the footpath, with the result that the two horses got the telegraph • pole between them, and of course smashed the shaft of the cab and damaged some of the harness. Fortunately neither the horses nor bystanders were injured. Tho Newmarket asphalt tennis court T will be opened next Saturday, and the com mittee of the club have decided to invite members of clubs in the associa tion to join them in celebrating the open ing. Invitations will be sent during the week to the various secretaries. It is proposed to ask eight gentlemen of the cream of our players to play the opening games so that besides the novelty of playing on this new elastic asphalt. Lovers of the game will have the pleasure of witnessing the play of eight men who know how to use the racquet; It may here be said that this new kind of asphalt having sawdust in its composition is a great success, and will in the near future be no doubt used extensively not only for tennis courts but for garden paths, and also public paths, the cost being not half that of the asphalt now used,.

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, SATURDAY, APRIL" 16, vIBB7.

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Ecclesiastical. ST. PAUL'S.—Eight, Holy Communion ; eleven. Morning Prayer. Holy Communion, and Sermon: "Touch Me Not; " halftpast six, Evening Prayer and Sermon, " Easter Peace." Anthem. '"Christ being raised." QT. MATTHEW^ CHURCH. —First O Sunday after Easter :— Eleven, Morning Prayer, wilh Holy Communion and Sermon : " Tho Victory of Faith ; " half-past six. Evening Prayer, with Sermon : " Death in Life, and Lite in Death." ASTER SERVICES at ST. SEPUL CHRE'S Continued—To-morrow. Eit-ht a.m.. Holy Communion ; eleven a.m.. Morning Prayer. Sermon, and second celebration of Holy Communion: half-past six.p.m.. Evening Prayer and Special Sermon. EPIPHANY CBURCH, Kanmgahape Road.—Eleven, JVlorninpr Pravei\ Holy Communion ; Sermon, " The Victory of Faith." Half-past six p.m.: Evening Prayer; Sermon', "A Song of Redemption."— Rev. Dr. OCallnghan. ST. ANDREW^ PRESBYTERIAN CHUnCH, Alton Road. Snbbath. 17th inst. Morning Service at. 11 a.m.—Mr. Fellows. Evening, at O.iJO p.m.—Hon. G. Waldo-grave. T. PETER'S PRES P» V T E RIAN CHURCH, Surrey Hills. Morning, at l\ " Tho risen hut unknown Lord in company with His Disciples.' Evening, at 6.30—" The secret sourco and duration of Prosperity."—Rev. R. Sommervillo. ST. DAVID'S CHURCH, Symonds street,—Rev. C. Worboy's. Morning at 11. Evening at 0.30, " Faith Healing." EVONPORT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Church-street-Rev. A. M. IVlcCallum, Pastor, will preach. Morning at 11, evening at 0.30. A welcome to all. T. ST~E P H EN ! S CHURCH" PONSONBY. Rev. A. MclCenzies. 8.D., of Avondale. Morning at 11; Evening at 7. YON DALE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.-The Rev. D. W, Runchnan. M.A., will preach. Forenoon at 11, and Evening at fi.3o. ITT-STREET WESLEY AN CHURCH Morning at 11, Rev. H. Bull. Evening atG.3O, Rev. C. H. Garland. ST. JOHN'S~~WESLEYAN CHURCH (Ponsonby). Morning at. 11. Rev. C. U. Garland. Evening at 6,30, Rev. H. Bull. EVONPORT WESLEYAN CHURCH Morning at 11, Student. Evening at 15.30, Rev. 11. R. Dewsbury. UCKLAND TABERNACLE, Lord's Day, April 17.—Morning at 11, Pastor Thomas Spurgeon. Evening at quarter to seven, Rea. C. H. Garland. PONSONBY BAPTIST CHURCH, Sunday, 17th April.—Morning, at 11, Mr R. Fry. Evening, at 0.30. TAHUIIU BAPTIST CHURCH.— Sunday Services: Morning nt 11. Mr Aldis ; Evening at 6.30, Mr Spedding. TT>ERESFORD-STREET CONG REG A JL> TIONAL CHURCH. Morning at eleven—"Rev. W. J. L. Clos3. Evening at half-past six—Roy. Jas, Chew. Subject: " Birthdays." "]\T E W TON CONGREGATIONAL JJi CHURCH. Morning : Subject, "Altar Fire." Evening: Subject. "The Divine Good ness a motive to repentance." Pastor" Rev. H. J. Lewis. DEVON PORT CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.—Morning at-31, anil Evening at half-past six. Rev. R. J. Roberts. ARNELL CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH (Oddfellows' Hall).—Morning at 11, Rev. H. Livens. Evening at G. 30, Rev. R, Laishley. RTMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH, SUNDAY SERVICES. Franklin Road Church—Morning nt 11, Rev. C. E. Ward, " Heroism." Evening at. fi.3o. ttov. C. E. Ward, "The Household." Sunday School children will sing Anniversary Hymns. Richmond Road Church—Afternoon at 3, Rev. C. E. Ward. Evening at (i.30, Mr R. .Icssop. Water-view, Avondale—Afternoon at. 2.30 and Evening at 0.30, Mr J. Knott. All seats free You are cordially invited. TTNITED METHODIST FREE <U CHURCHES. PITT AND VINCENT STREETS- Morning at eleven—Supply.' Evening at half-past six—Rev. S. Macfarlane MOUNT EDICN— Morning ut eleven—Rev. S. Macfarlane. Evening ut half-past six—Mr. J. E. Roberts. Come and welcome. All seats free. RIMI TI V E M E 'flfcf DIS T CHURCHES. SERVICES ON SUNDA if AS FOLLOWS :- ALEXANDRA STREET: Morning at eleven—.Mrs Dudley Wni-d Aft- moon at three—Rev. Mr Lewis. Evening at half-past six—Rev. A. J. Smith. PITT AND EDWIN STREET : Morning at eleven —Rev. T. Clover Evening at half-past six—Mr Lowe. "DIIIMITIVE METHODrST CHURCH, JT ALEXANDRA-STREET. ANNIVERSARY SERVICES. Mornincr at nloven—Mrs Dudley Ward. Afternoon at three—Rev. Mr Lewis (Congre gational, Evening at half-past six—Rev. A. J. Smith. TUESDAY, April 19. Annual Soiren. at hnlf past six. Public Mooting at half-past seven. Speakers: Revs. T. Spurgeon, 11. Bull, C. E. Ward, A. .1. Smith, and others. OUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSO CIATION NEW BUILDING, CORNER OF WELLKSLEY AND ALBKRT STREETS. -THIS (Saturday) EVENING, at half-past. seven. Meeting in Lecture Hall, for United Prayer and Bible Reading. All are invited. C~ITV HALL SUNDAY EVENING EVANGELISTIC SERVICES, conducted hy the Young Men's Christian Association, to morrow (Sunday) at eight, o'clock. Doors onen at half-past seven. Seats all free. Come early. mENT MEETING.-Preachsng : Sunday JL at 3 and 7 p.m. Mr W. D. Curtis will speak at 7 after which all will have the privilege oC donating for the new church building.—A. G. Daniells. \~\ BBOTT'S OPERA HOUSE. Edward H Taylor will lecture at 0.15. Subject: " Ought we to prepare for death?' illustrated by large chart. Breaking of bread and fellowship, Foresters' Hall, at 11 o'clock. HE RESURRECTION " will be the ■ subject of the Rev. J. S. Hill's Address to Young Men To-morrow, in the Young Men's Christian Association Lecture Hall, at Three o'clock. Questions at close. Gallery reserved for ladies. Come and bring a friend. DM UNI) TAYLOR, of The Church of Christ, will aMress at the Newton Gospel Temperance Meeting 8.15, Sunday night. R. Arthur, Esq., in the chair. Collection In aid of Mission. AVONDALE HALL, SUNDAY, 17th.— Meeting for Worship, etc., 11 a.m.; Preaching the Gospel. 0.30, by P. B. Carthew, subject—" The Evidence of Pardon." /"NHRISTADELPHIANS believing in tho \_J entire Inspiration of the Bible meet for Fellowship at Summer-street Hall, Mount Eden, Sundays, at. 10.45 a.m. DDFELLOWS' HALL, DEVON PORT.—Mr Utting will conduct the usual Gospel Service at 6.30 p.m. to-morrow. All are heartily invited. Seats free. No collection. /^ OSPEL TEMPERANCE MISSION. BLUE RIBBON ARMY. The Annual Business Meeting in connection with the above will be held on . MONDAY EVENING NEXT, APRIL 18, IN THE YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION ROOMS, AT 7.30 p.m. When the Report and Balance-sheet will be submitted, also proposed amendment of consti tution, and Election of Officers for the coming year will take place. P.S.- All subscribers of one shilling per year and upwards are entitled to vote at this meeting. All members cordially invited. ALFRED COX, Secretary. THE Service of Sacred Music at Mr. Poolcy's Chambers to-morrow afternoon at 3.30, will, besides the hymns, canticles, and anthem, include Mendelsohn's vocal quartette, " O come every one that thirstcth," and a reading on ''Vocal training." fRLS' FRIENDLY SOCIETY.—Tho Annual Festival will be held on THURS DAY, April 21st. There will be a short service in St. Matthew's Church at six p.m. Tea- will be upon the tables in St. Matthew s Schoolroom at half-past six p.m. A sale of work will bo held, the proceeds of which will be for tho proposed Girls' Friendly Society Lodge. Associates arc requested to bring their own Members to tho Festival, and to give each Member a ticket of admission signed by an Associate. Admission is : Members Free.—B. H, Lush, Hon,



jgT- DAVID'S SUNDAY SCHOOIi ?ncred °A!W h .Ch°ir~v7ni give a Recital of EVEvivplß^."? the Church on MONDAYJ v n,.\ i;x(j, jsthmst.. in aid of the 5.3. Funds. ' Orm*,,,,* A°miS3ion-FREE. 'i __r^i ctor - -j_ ■■ J. H._Edmonds. _]■ AUCKLAND TABERNACLE SUN-1 -C- B- DAY SCHOOL. TWE>>'TY-NINTH ANNIVERSARY SERVICES SUNDAY, APRIL 17, ISS7, .. .TABERNACLE. Morning nnd Evening-Pastor T. Spu-geon. Afternoon-Rev. C. H. Garland. A PUBLIC SOIREE S C H WWl dlfi IIJS O M TUESDAY EVENING, APRIL 19. Tea. on Tables at 0.30 p.m. After Tea Publia Meeting in the Tabernacle. SfkaxSm : Rev Rev Ch T V,v JWftP S(:hools m America? coum™,,,?f' » i Dl*; ;oura Semcnts versus En- SmiSv : • also',i iev- J' s- mv nn<* Pastor ppurgeon will give addresses. Tickets-Is 6d. (QONS.ECRATION MEETING,. At Seven o'clock a.m., In CHORAL HALL, Led by REV. JOHN ALEX. DOWIE & MRS DOWIE.. , i Christians are especially invited j TOMORROW (LORD'S DAY) MORNING b To above Meeting. Snnkey's Hymns.' ' HEALING THROOH' FAITH IN JESUS ' THE JIISSIOK \ntL(D.V.)BK COXTIXUED IN THB CHORAL HALL, SYAIOND3STREET, AUCKLAND, BY THE REV. J. ALEX. AND MRS. DOW IE) Of the Free Christian Tabernacle Melbourne. The .following discourses will be delivered (D.V.)by Mr. Dowie •— LORDS DAY,AFTERN6ON, April 17, at, li,> P.m.- Five Faith Lessons from Bet-1 ncsdas Porches.' ••lvwV'TW NGK Apr!l»- at' 6-30 p.m. MOJ>§AY EVENING, the JSlh, at 7.4* p.m. - t,bp'l',llll'all?lTl Unmnsked," an exposure of the Doctrines of Devils" and the Healing Impostures of "Seducing Spirits," whicE prove Modern Spiritualism to be an Anti christian Abomination. WEDNESDAY EVENING, the 20tn, 7.45 p.iri* becret bins-Their Causes. Consequences, ■nr>™< h mo-\ An A(i(lrress to Men Only. FRIDAY KVENING, tho 22nd, at 7.4 ft p.m _ " Ans^yers to Christians' Difficulties and' Objections." comprising the Book of Job and the Mystery of Suffering, Paul's Thorn in the Flesh, " Whom the Lord Loveth He. Cnastenetli, etc. SATURDAY EVENING, the 23rd, at 7:45 p.m. —' T.he Gospel in the Streets and Lanes," with Stirring Incidents of Thirty Years' Ex perience in Open Air Work. Mrs. Dowie will (D.V.) speak at each of these meetings, excepting Wednesday, giving NARRATIVES OF DIVINE ' HEALING*1 And will deliver a Special Address on THURSDAY EVENINGh the 21st, at 7.4.1 p.m. ---" Words ot Warning; and Advice to vVives and Maidens." an Address to Women Only. ' Healing Room Addresses daily (Saturday and Lord's Day excopfed) at 10.30 turn, and :Vp.m., after which tlioao who are seeking the Lord for Huh I ing arc seen privately. No charges of any kind are made. Free-will offerings arc taken to cover expenses. All seats five. All are wel come. Bring Jiibles and Sankoy's Hymns. ■ •'CHRIST IS ALU" mHROUGH AMERICA TO EUROPE. JL The REV. JOSEPH BERRY will deliver his popular Lecture on "Objects of Special Interest - seen by him in his Travels Through America to Europe," at 7.30 o'clock on TUESDAY NEXT, in the Pitt-street Wcsleyan School-room. Admission, FREE. Collection in aid of the Home Mission Fund. targe paddock and two il J COTTAGES. OFFICIAL BAY, FOR LEASE. * The Large Paddock, fronting Jermyn-street and Eden Crescent, between Chamberlin's' Buildings and tho Concrete Stables,, along with the two Cottages fronting the paddock. Tenders for one year's occupancy from the Ist May, to he delivered to the undersigned on or before Thursday, the 21st instant. Conditions of lease on application. J3ROWN, CAMPBELL & CO. TA H UII U ROAD BOARD. An Election to fill the two vacancies in tho . above Board will be held at the Public Hall, Otahuhn. on Monday, the 2nd day of May, "1887. I Nominations will be received by me at the Public Hall up to noon on Monday, the 25th day Ot Ami., 1887. JOHNBREEN, April 15th, 1887. Returning Officer. [Tkekohe west Road DISTRICT. DOG REGISTRATION. Notice is hereby given that Mr Patrick Hogan has been appointed Registrar of Dogs for the: above district. Collars maybe obtained at hisi residence. Proceedings will be taken against owners of all unregistered dogs after fourteen days from date hereof Q —^ , Pukckoho Road Board. Road Board Office, ■ • ' Pnkekobe West, April loth, 18S«. OTATOES ! "POTATOES ! POTATOES! W. GARRETTT, Cpstoms-steeet. TO ARRIVE MONDAY. EX S S. WAITAKI-25 tons CANTERBURY POTATOES EX S.S. OHAU-20tons OAMAUR POTATOES [Established 18b"0.] A UCKLAND" "O OLLER TVpLLS, AND BISCUIT MANUFACTORY, ;| FORT-STREET, AUCKLAND, N.Z. ,! (Oftice at the Mill). •(50HN~~LAMB HAS FOR SALS : WHEAT MEAL in sacks, 100's 50's and 25's: PREMIER FLOUR, in sacks; STANDARD FLOUR, in sacks ; QUEEN'S FLOUR, in sacks, 100's, 50's, and 25's; Royal Flour, in sacks, 100's. 50's, and 25's. SHARPS, BRAN, FOWL WHEAT, OATS (whole and crushed), CABIN BISCUITS, FANCY BISCUITS. Flour and Biscuits packed in air tight tins for Islands trade. Ask your grocers for the Auck land Roller Mills' Flour, and encourage local industry. , MANGE RE ROAD DISTRICT. Under the authority of tho "Road Board? \ct, 1852," and amendments), and the "Local Elections Act, 1570," I hereby give notice that Nominations of Candidates to fill two vacancies in the Mangero Road Board, Oauscd by the retirement of Messrs John Massey. inn., ana Joseph Hastie, jun., will be received by nrp ai the Mangerc* Public Hall up to noon on. vvi'JJ NKSDAY, April 27. • ■/_ Also, that if required a Poll will be taken al the abovenamed place on WEDNESDAY/ Mayi- AUGUSTUS J. SHACKELLS. Returning Officer., April IC. ISS7. ■ " q~p c c i a l notice; AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT {? SOCIETY. ti:. The Public are requested to noto thaj Alicxxxpkk McMIIXAS is in no way. connected, with the Society. -^ 'jfttTODfi \ A. M. P. Society, Queen-strocfi ACE Curtains, Lace Curtains, Laca Curtains of tho most Ohoico Designs,- Just brought forward, and will bo otiored dunng tile Great Clearance Sale at T. Shorts, . by. Order of tho Executors, at Prices that muet astonish.