COMING EVENTS.

Meetings, etc. To-night.

Abbot.,'- Opera Houie-Wi "fnwon. Garner and Musgrove. Company ia ' H.zel Kirko, 8. City Hall-Mammoth Minttrols and Variety

Trjupj. 8. Agricultural Hall-RoyolAcromantia Tomple of Wonders. 8. Relißious Mootine in tho Tnnt on Surrey Hills Kstato, Posso-aby Road. 7 30. Tabornoc'o Schoolroom-Lectnro oa "Luck," by Pa-tor T. Sputgeon, 7 30. Offices. Q-ieen street. Onehunga—Annual Moot ing Onehunga Building Society, 7,3.'. Freemasons' Hall—Union Lodge ot Mark Mastor Masons, 7.30. Rota of Justices at tho Police Court. April 13—Mesers A. G. Horton and E. Isaacs.

Auction Sales To-morrow.

Arthur and Buddie. Ilooburn-street—House hold Furnituro and Effects, 11; Fruit, eto.. 1.30.

D. F. Evans-Propertioa, &c. 12. G. LewW—Drapery, Tweeds. &c , at 11,

Chief Post office, Auckland.

K_ ILB WILL CLOSE AS UNDER I— THIS DAT. For Whltlanga, Upper Mill, Gum Town, Tau ranga. and Opotiki. per lona. at 1 p. m. For Toirua, per Paku, at . p m. Por Rotom anuria as follows :— For India, China, Japan, Mediterranean po-ts. and Continent ot Europe, at 3 p.m. For Franco, Algeria, Maurltls, Capotown, ota_.. per Froi-ch packet- at 3 p.m. For Uufsail, Kawakawa, Australian Colonies, and United Kingdom, &c. via Suez and Brindisi tor letters, etc., spooislly so prepaid and addressed, at i p.m. For money orders, registered letters, and news papers, at 3 pm. Lato letters tor Sydney and Melbourne only at 1 2J p.m. The United Kingdom mall will be due St London on May 3L For Russell, Kawakawa, Rawone. Wangaroa, and Mongonul, por Clansman, at 5 p.m. For Whangaroi Heads. Porna, Waipu. Whan garei, Katao, and Mangapai, por Wellington, at 5 p.m. For Tauranga, and Opotiki, per Chelmsford, at 5 p.m For Thames, per Rotomahana, at S p.m. For Qlabataae-per Ktrtra. at 4 p.m. " For Thames, per Kotnku, at 5.30 p.m. Wednesday, 13th Inst. For Coromandel, por Coromandel, at 11.30 a.m. For liaratonga, por Marriner, at 1 p m. For Thames, per Rotomahana, at 130 p.m. For Rawene and HoKianga District, per Oretl, fi'atl p.m. For Taranaki and Southern Ports, per Maci-regorat 1 p.m. For Mangawal, Hakaru, and Kaiwaka, per Ruby, at 5 p.m. Thursday, llth inst. For Glsborne, per Southern Cross, at a p.m. For Thames, per Enterprise, at 5 30 p.. For Port Fitzroy, TryphenaV and Okupn, per - lona, at 7 a.m. For Glsborne, Napier, Southern ports, and Tasmania, per Manapourl, at il a.m. Monday, 25th Inst. Per Zealandia, as follows:— For Samoa, Sand wlch Islands, United States of America, Canada*, British Columbia, Cen tral and South Amerioa, and British and Foreign West Indies, at 3 p.n*. For the United Kingdom and Continent of Europe, at 3 p.m. For money orders, registered letters, and newspapers at 1.30 p.m. Late letters, bearing an oxtra fee of 8d ln 'addition to the postage, will bo received by thn Mail Agont on board the stoamor up to the timo of sailing. This mall will be duo at London May 30. (Signed) S. B. BISS. Chief Postmaster. Chief Post-office. Auckland.

SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

Sunset.—This evening, 5.35. Sunbisb.—To-morrow morning, 6.28 Moon's Acs.—Last Quarter, 15th, 3 18 p.m,

HIGH WATER.

Auckland — This evening, 8.30; to-morrow m.rnlng, 8.50.

Manukau Heads — This evoning, 11.10; to morrow morning, 11,30 iCaipaba Heads —Thia evoning, 0.10; to morrow morning, 8.30.

ARRIVALS.

TO-DIY. Ro'otnabana, s.s.. Carey, from the South We lingtjn. s.s., Stephenson, from Whangarel Manaposrl, e.s, Logan.

IMPORTS.

Perßototushana: 26 c.ses sewing machines, 50 cases raisins, 138 cases onions, 1186 sacks wheat, 352 Ingots tin; 110 piecs spelter. 316 Bucks oats. 80 bags rice, 30 colls rope, 1_ boxes candles, 120 sacks potatoes. 90 sacks flour, 16 ca les bacon,.,. socks malt, and sundries.

Per s 8. Rotomahana: 10 cases Gamour's hams and bacon, and 5 casei GUmour's haius.-G, W. Blnney & Sons.

Inwakds Co-stwisb— Agnes Martin, trom whangarel. Janet, from Mahurangi; Klsia. from Thames; Paku, from Tairua; Xamakl Packet, from Little Barrier. Outwards Coastwise—Janet and Agnes Martin, for whagnarei; Paku, for Tairua; Tamaki Packet, for Mahurangi. The schooner Buster was docked yesterday for cleaning. The departure of ths s a. Rotomahana for Syd ney is postponed till 7 p.m. Tho s.s. Manapouri from Sydney, was coming up tho harbour aa we wont to pre.s. Tho brlgantlne Gael (Rae) lift Lyttclton for Aucklicdon the sth ln t. with 516 sacks oats. 153 sacks barley. 5.0 bags flour, 70 sacks ditto, 10 suckß wheat, 46 sacks potatoes. The s.s. Wellington arrived from Whangarel early this morning with the following pas- Bengera :—Messrs Bates (and dam-liter), Ma* ey, Stßwart. Frater (md eon), Frater. Keid, McDonald, West, Main, Campbell, Thomas, For«u on, Ramsay. French, 1-onc.dill, McLeod, i.hristle, Whyte, Calpau, Gllflllan, Martin, Pyman; Mesdamc. Martin and servant. Cad man ; Mi-saa Suiter, Hobineon, Murphy, Payne, McLean, Bey. G. Janes, Rev. Mr. Jones, and 1- in the ptoerage.

THE ROTOMAHANA.

The s.s, Rotomahana arrived from Melbourne via Ka_ t Coast ports at 9 a.m. Passengers from Melbourne : Messrs Hayward and Buchanan (2). From Coast: Mr and Mib Gregory, Mr and Mrs ippleby, Mr and Mrs Jones. Mr and Mrs Ri-kv, Mr and Mrs Wilsin Duret, Mr and Mrs Flckford. Mesdames Tewslay and child. Craw shaw.'Armstrong, Cook, Currlo Misses Davis, Banbury, Binnie, Dr. Nelll, Messrs Arklay, Barnett. Morrison, Alston, Mackey. Qnin, Ashby. Cathcart, Blackwood. Bowman, Larklns, Jordan, Shaopere, Salmon, Burnes, Heenan, Chapman, Dryden, Judd, Blacklock. Gore, Nowton, Schutz Gracewood, Weston, McGlrr, Maurice. Wl Pere, Brown. Gowdy, Harper, Dodds, Allen, Fletcher, Houston, Kaye. and 10 Btcerage. The Rotomahana left Port Melbourne ot 6.20 p.m on 30th nit, and rea-hed the Bluff at A p.m.; left at 3 p.m. on Ith, called at the usual East Coast ports ; leaving Poverty Bay at 9 a m on llth.. Experienced moderate westerly winds and dull weather from Melbourne to New Zealand, variable winds and weather to Glsborne, frtsn easterly winds and dull showery weather thence to arrival. We are indebted to Mr MoKillop for customary favours.

THE ARAWA.

The Shaw, Sa»_ll, and Co.'s Arawa arrived at Wellington from LondOD, via the Cape snd Hobart, yesterday morning. Sho brlngß a large number of passengers for New Zealand ports, aa per Hat previously published, and also 200 nominated Immigrants. The passengers, mails, and cargo will be forwarded by Union Com pany's ato_affiers. Wellington, this day. The Arawa'a passengers for Auckland are as under .-Second Class : F. Hooton. T. Waitton. Third Class: F. Bourne, R Banks, L. A. Crook, W.Clarke. Mr and Mrs itlUott, Mr and Mrs Johnston, E. Irvine. J. and A. James P. Nicoll. T. Newton. Mr and Mrs Reed and . ohlldren, A, Timely, W. Witwortb, W. Marshall.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

Tho s.s. Rotorua roturned South at noon to day, with tho following passengers:—Rev. O. Griffith, wif'. and _ children, J, Wilkle, D, Wiikie, and W. Corlett.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Tk Kopuru. Saturday.—Arrived : Sarah and Mary, from Auckland.

London, April 10. Arrived: Triumph, from Lyttelton; Elaeralie, from Oamaru Sydney, April 11. Arrived: Tarawera, trom Auckland,

POLICE COURT.-THIS DAY.

(Beforo Mr H. G. Seth Smith, R.M.) Dr.UNKS.—A woman and man were each fined 5s and costs or 24 hours.—Hugh Given and Isabella Given (husband and wife) were, on the application uf iorgeant Pratt, re manded for one week for medical treatment, both being evidently suffering severely from the effects of drink. The Old, Old Swindle. —Albert Chat band was charged with having committed a breach of the Police Offences Aci, 1884, Section 23, Sub-section 5, by playing a pretended game of chance called "Under and Over," at the Ellerslie Racecourse.—Prisoner pleaded not guilty. —Detectivo Hughes deposed to seeing the prisoner throw the dice. He explained that the owner of tho game had two chances to one against the other players ; also that dice would come oftener seven than any thing else.—As the prisoner bad beon four times previously convicted of other offences, the Bench sentenced him to 14 days' hard .Jrifcciv GamiMo —Howard Oeborne was charged with-having committed a breach of the Gaming and Lotterlea Act, 1881, by estab lishing a* lottery at Elleralie, by which money prizes iMra drawn.—ln order that Mr'Co,jJa.r, -the prisoner's counsel, might at tend, the1 &_-& was: remanded until to morrow-; ■ AsaAtJ_.T:~A'Oa_e Oi! assault preferred against Henry Eriglaudiwas struck out, as neither prbseciit'oir nor defendant waa pre-

-t.^SJf '.-JPtfioaV p-Cnie- of the employees -iig^^l*"i'l tf-bacco Compaoy took

Births.

ANSENNK.—Cn Msi-ch s_tb, at Whltlanga. the wife of James Ansctfne of a daughter.

Deaths.

BLOXBOME.—On April 12th, at Freomcn's Hotel, Freeman's Bay. Cbarlca Hob-.tt, Hlox snmo, of Gumtown. Mercury Bay, from in flammation of bowels ; ago 30 years. Funeral takos place at 2 30 tomorrow (Wed nesday), for ClnehuDga Cemetory. Friends please accept this invitation. McLEOD^ Oa April 11. 1887, Isabella For rsstcr Bassaleua McLeod, age 25 years, only daughter of John and Ellen MoLeod. The funeral will laava her lato residence, Ponsonby Road, for the Waikomlti Cemetery, on Wednesday, the 13th inst, at 11 a.m. Friends are invited to attend. POOLE.—On Maroh 17, at Rußsell, Bay of Islands, Daniel Poole ; aged 69. SINCLAIR—This morning, at Swanson, John Boyd Sinclair, eldest son of tho lato J. P, Sinolair (Avondale); aged 28 years. Deeply regretted.

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

TUESDAY, APRIL 12, 1887.

For the crime that lack* auiatanoi, P-r the -wTengr that need* resistance, Far tha futuro in tho distance, And tlio (ood that we can do.

The Volunteer encampment at Lake Talta puna has, on the whole, been a success. The sham-fight and tho review aro pro nounced by competent judges the best of the series that have been held by our citi zen soldiery. Owing to the change of pro gramme yesterday, vory great disappoint ment was caused to several hundrods of spectators, who had assembled on Mount Victoria to witness the announced evolutions on Takapuna racecourse. This was unfor tunate. Although the officers in command may no doubt be warranted in considering that the military manoeuvres aro not in tho nature of a public show, and that they owe a duty only to the Volunteers, it is wise to in terest the public in the movement, which depends for its succesß upon popular sym pathy and support. Despite those mishaps, however, tho encampment bas stirred up .a good deal of public interest, and should give a Clip to Volunteering. The Jesuit fully justified the choice of site. It is also obvious that if our Volunteers are ever called upon to defend the port from In vasion, the scene of operations will prob ably be upon the ground which the troops have occupied during the paßt few days. It is a great advantage to troops to know thoroughly the topographical features of the country iv which their movements are to be made.

Somedoubt was entertained respecting tho suitableness of Takapuna site on account of its proximity to the city, and it does appear to a certain extent to have been justified by the number of Volunteers who were eeen in the city on Sunday morning, presumably upon leave. Permission to leave the camp ought only to be granted for adequate reasons. It speaks well for the behaviour of the men that there is abso lutely no complaint from Lake residents of any depredations upon their orchards, hen roosts, or other property. A little horse play was indulged in at the camp, but, with one or two exceptions, it wbb good-natured and harmless. Some of the officers havo, however, been led by their experience this year to question the wisdom of allowing any canteen at future encampments. The staff were considerably annoyed at tho action of the local licensing committeo in permitting a second booth beyond tho con trol of the military authorities, and pro bably the subject of the canteen will bo more vigorously debated whon the camp arrangtments-are next under consideration. Although we are aware that hard military rules may not be advisable in connection with Volunteer forces, we do not hesitate to say that when Volunteers go into camp they ought to look upon it as something different from a summer holiday. They should be prepared, if necessary, to submit to some deprivations. The whole force should also be put through vigorous and systematic drill. We believe that the monetary allowance per man made by the Government is quite inadequate to cover the expenses, and tho funds of some of the companies will be drawn upon to make up deficiencies. Tbe cavalry are especially badly treated, and we hope that the protests and recommenda tions made by the officers on this subject will receive the favourable consideration of tbe Defence Department, While on the one hand we believe that the Volunteers should feel the dignity, the responsi bility and honour of their position as the trusted defenders of the colony — the only soldiery which the Government considers it neceseary to em ploy ; and that this feeling should lead them to treat theee encampments not as more masqurades, but as having something ot the reality ol the stern game of war ; we believe that the Government, on tho other hand, ought to treat tbe men liberally, and Bee to it that the arrangements are adequate and satisfactory. What the country wants in connection with the Volunteer movement is the senso tbat it is a real and reliable defence. If it be so, it is well worth more money than ia now spont upon it; but if it is anything less than that, the Volunteer vote might as well|be struck off the Estimates.

School Drawing Competition.

{In looking over the drawings from the public schools of Auckland exhibited in tha City Hall, and sent in for competition lat the forthcoming Art Exhibition, we were struck by the beauty and finish of the drawings. At the same time the drawings 1 are of two distinct classes, recognised by the Society themselves in other classes of competitions, viz, shaded drawings from the round, and freehand drawings from the flat. For example, take the drawing of Devonport and Nelson - street Schools, placed firetandsecondinorderof merit, One draws almost entirely from the round, and the other from the flat. Now, in all fairness to the children, there should have been two classes, and each class judged separately on its merits. There is another point which may be noticed, and that is that those who followed theinatructions of the Society found themeelvop entirely out of tbe competition. The instructions of the Society were that prizes would be given for the best drawing produced during the year in the ordinary course of instruction. Now, hardly any of the prize-winners come under this head. To show what we mean, tho ordinary work for the fourth, fifth, and sixth standards, laid down by the regulations, is freehand drawing from the flat, from simple circular and rectangular figures in simple positions, plans and elevations of plane figures, easy geometrical figu-es, with ruler and compasses. Nothing is here spe cified about drawing from shaded models, and although we do not wish to detract irom the value of the work shown, accord ing to the Society's rules they ought not have been allowed. Should not the Society have divided the drawings into two classes, and given prizes or certificates in each class ? This would only be fair to the competitors, as they have shown by their work that they can draw, and draw well, in both. Another point is tbat Iho Society will have to drop the absurd instruc tion that the drawings must be done in the ordinary course of instruction, as we are well informed that very few of the exhibits were produced in the ordinary course.

Since the retirement of tbe British troops from the Upper Nile, the country has been in tbe possession of adherents to the Madhi's cause. Dongola which under its crafty Mudir, stuck to the Egyptian Government as long as the Khedive had a chance of asserting his authority, was aban doned when the Government decided upon the frontier of Wady Haifa lower down. The local tribes, however, have become tired of Dervish rule, and are, it is... reported by cable to day, driving the intruders back upon Khartoum. The Egyptian Govern ment never made the Soudan pay, and probably left to themselves the Nile tribes will settle for themselves the problem which Gordon so long endeavoured in vain to settle for them. The Afghan tribal conflicts are be coming increasingly serious, and the British Rresjden at Cabul, who has been to Calcutta to confer with the Viceroy re turns at once so his post. An aged inmate of the Lower Refuse named Donald Grant has been missing since about 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon. Ifc ia feared tbat some accident .may have hap pened to him.

I Some fool, or ecouhdrel, or both, for warded to ua for publication a fictitious Mrth notice, which, in censoquenco ot tho alis'ence of our regular advertising clerks ■during thoholidaya, obtainedinsertion. The object of the notice «aa probably to annoy, butlheauthor of it may not perhapa boawaro tbat he stands a vory good chance of finding himself in a criminal dock. By " The False Notice of Birth, Marriage nnd Death Act, 18S-," it is provided that " "ny person who shall Eend or cause to ho delivered to the proprietor, printer, or publisher ol any newspaper, for tho purpose of publication therein, an untrue notice of tho birth of a child, or of tho marriage of any person or por eona, or of tho drath of any person, shall bo liable to a penalty not exceeding £30, or in the discretion of tho Justice before whom tho case is hoard, to imprisonment for a period not exceeding ono calendar month." The matter has been placed in the hands of the polico, and if the author of thia notice ia discovered he may rely upon it that his " little joke " will coat him vory doarly.

A paragraph which appoarod in Satur day's issue, with reference to lire in Library premises, had roftronco to the now muni cipal buildings at Chrietchurch, and not to those in Auckland.

Yesterday, large nu.nbors of holiday makers viaitod the Waitakoroi Ranges. Before 6 o'clock in tho morning drags left town, and reached Honderson Valley by S o'clock. The early train also diaorabarked picnic parties at tho Honder-ion station, while later on In tho day drags, 'busos, and buggies continuod to arrivo, and numbers of ladies and gontlemen also rodo tho dis tance on horseback. Most of tho visitors mado their way to tho Waitakoroi Falls, while othors picnicod in tho valloy.

We understand that Mr E. Hadrill, lato providoro of the Kniparn stoamors, has been laid up for tho past month dangerously ill with a severe affection of tho throat. Two medical gentlomen, Drs. Stockwoll and McKellar, have lately been attending him. Ho is now slowly recovering.

Tho Australasian Mutual Lifo Ollicos, whon finished, will present to Sydneyitos arriving hero quito a pleasant remindor of their own grand city, tho faco of tho build ing being built almost entirely of Pyrmont stone from the quarrios of that place, which is opposite tho chief town of New South Wales. Wo believe thia is the first time Pyrmont stono, of which all Sydney's public buildings aro built, has been used in Auckland.

Mr Houghton, tho Auckland manager of the New Zealand Shipping Company, writing to tho secretary of tho Waikato Horticultural Society, in reply to inquirioa mado on bohalf of fruit-growers, Soya: —

" Tho freight on apples por eteamor for Lon don la 00s per ton, tnoasuromont, with 15a per ton coastal rate added, should tho stoamer leave a Southorn port. I can pasa Customs entries, pay wharfage and sundry charges, and either debit you or mako thorn payable forward. I can tako any quantity you liko provided the space is reserved. Thore ia no provision for cool ehambors. The most conveniont-aized packngos aro tho ordinary applo ensos Tho next steamer, tho Tongnriro, loaves Wolliogton sth May. The cargo for that eto-tner leaves Auckland 2Sth instant. It will bo a considerable time beforo a steamer leaves Auckland direct." We do not know whother tho term " con siderable timo" . omploycd in tbo last quoted aentenco 's a sort of ouphomism, meant to prepare Auckland merchant-, for tho complete stoppage of visits from tho direct steamors.

Mr J. M. Dargavillo, M.H.R., addressed a public meeting at Hokianga on Saturday evening on land tonuro ar.d the village settlement scheme. After au able address, resolutions wero passod oxpreasing warm approval of the villago settlement echemo, thanking Mr Ballanco for initiating it, and requesting the Oovornmont to subsidise a stoamor to run regularly to Whangapo.

Tho emoko nuisanco is ovory day bo coming more apparent in Auckland, and although some porsons may lllto misty " lilts," regarding thorn as signs of industry and manufactures beneath, it is not many who do so. Mr Walter Hampton, tho driver of tho City Council's steam rollor, has to-day shown us a patont niovablo furnace bar arrangomont, which ho has fitted up tit Moesrs Cousins and Atkins, by tho uso of which'tho smoko nuisanco might bo groatly abated. It is an ascertained fact tbat tho more oxygon, or say air, supplied to a furnace,, the less smoke escapes from doing its duty as fuel, and is lost up the chim ney. By a perfectly simple arrangomont, every altornato bar in this fttrnaco can bo raised and brought forward otic and a quarter inches, by means of a hand lever. This breaks all forming slag, and leaves air space botweon tho bars, which remaining cool do not turn—another groat advantage. There is no machinery in tho firo, that grot t objection to many fuel-saving contrivance.*, and the new furnace ought to como largoly into use.

Tbe railway traffic to and from the race course at Ellerslio yesterday waa managed with commendable despatch and punc tuality. We wore in error in stating that ono train was behind timo In leaving Auck land stntiou—tho fact being that it left a few minutes beforo odvortisod timo on ac count of it being full ; and as trains wero announced to bo run " ns required," it was really in tho public interest to despatch them as soon as they were full.

On Sunday ovoning last Mr T. W. Glover gave thß address at tho usual meoting, hold in the Foresters' Hall, Karangahopo Koad, in connection with tho Gospel Temperance Mission. Thero waR a largo attendance. During the evening '■•he choir rendered very sweotly a selection from the Christian Choir, and, while the audience retired, a suitable Easter hymn. Mr K. French pre sided.

McDonald, the driver of one of tho One hunga 'bußes, is suffering from tbo effects of a severe accident with which ho met at the foot of the Kyber Pass Koad the other evening. The tram rail caught one oi the wheels of Mb 'bus aud toro it off, and the brake struck McDonald a severe blow on the stomach. He has since been laid up from the effects of the injuries, but is getting on very well.

Thero has been a poisoning scare at Cam bridge, resulting from a stupid action en the part of a man who ought to have known better. A gardenor while at work on a gentleman's grounds found an old box of rubbish, and upon turning it out he noticed a bottle of what he thought wero lollies. The bottle was sealed up, and he, no doubt, thought he had a big find, and would give the children a treat.* He broke tho bottle, and gave a handful to a littlo girl named Alice Stewart.- She distributed them among othor children, umung whom waß a little fellow who took thorn to hia father, and thus brought their dangerous character to light —the word "morphia" being plainly iin printed upon them. The warning provod too late, for several children had eaten of tho dangerous sweets. Tho girl Stewart was very ill for about two hours, and several other children wero unwoll, but fortunately tho wholo of thorn vomited, thus getting rid of a portion of the poison.

With reference to the Parnell poisoning case we learn that Hono, tbe native deacon, who has remained at Archdeacon Clarko's residence ever since the poisoning took place is still dangerously ill, though hopes are entertained for his recovery. Mra Clarke is now, we are glad to learn, convalescent, and Mr Walpole, who has had a severe struggle with death, was ablo to sit up yesterday, and it is believed tbathe will be all right in a few days. Bishop Cowie informs us that he fears that there may have been furthor sickness amongst some of tho natives who went home to their settlements in the North, after partaking of the fatal pie. As there is no telegraph or telephone station near these settlements,it is impossible to loam as to their condition for v fow days. The attention of our readers iB called lo the Eale of ladies' underclothing and baby linen which is to tako place to-inoriow In the Karangahape Road. Mra Clifford is retiring from business, and everything must be sold, irrespective of cost. A performing boar, in charge of threo Italian.-;, was on exhibition at the Ellerslie racecourse yesterday, and attracted con siderable notice. It carried a long pole about in its tore-paws and danced after an ungainly fashion. The success achieved by "Britannia and Her Daughters " at St James's Hall should ensure another crowded house at the extra performance which is to be given this even ing for tho benefit of Mr J. H. Edmondes.

There were considerably over one hundred Aucklanders at'Waitakerei on Gcod Friday, and from what we can gather from 400 to 500 persons visited the neighbourhocd of the falls during the four days of the holi days. Many partieß also camped out, with the consequent destruction of some of the bush surrounding each tent. When will the city of Auckland take steps to take the beauties of tho falls to herself? Not till some enterpri-ing tea-garden proprietor has proved it ap-ynblo investment porhaps.

"Truth, in Politics, Commerce, Religion, and Social Life," is tho title of v now

weekly paper jußt started in Wellington, It appears to be evangelical and anti Komanish in tone,

Lust night the Rev. Mr Curtis, of the Tent, Surrey Hills, delivered a very able lecture or revio'tv of tho RoV. Mr Taylor's lccturo on tho ttt*o covonante. The att'ond anco wan large, and a good foaling was manifested.

In connection with tho Sopiety of Artß competitions we learn that the prize for mechanical drawing from eketch and speci fication has beon awarded to Alfred J. Withy.

What ia efltnolina ? Thia ia a question asked and answered lo a handaomoly illuniitiatcd pimpblot Issued by Messra James and Thomas Marshall, millers, of Glasgow. In reply, they explain that semo lina ia tlio boat part of the interior of tho grain of wheat specially prepared for uso in puddinge, porridge and various palatable dishes. In tho same way, it is shown that tritola and farola are still liner preparations of wheat. Messrs Marshall havo, in fact, demonstrated that wheat ia capable of yielding meals that will answer all tho purpoßcs of corn-flour and othor starch foods,while at tho samo timo furnish ing a food that ia much moro nourish ing and digestible. They have also, nndor tho namo ptynloid, prepared a puro digestive starch, which, in conjunction with thoir fino whoaton Hours, forms n per fect food for infants and invalids. Theeo preparations, which aro put up in convonient pacltotß and tins, are now boing introduced to tho Auckland market by Messrs Kelso and Hardy, Uppor Symonda-etroet, and when well known they will doubtloes, by their great merit, secure a vory large salo.

The mombora of tho senior classes of tho Nowton Congregational Sunday-school held their customary picnic yeatorday. Sunny sido Gardens, Birkonhoad, was tho ren dezvous on 'hia occasion, and a moat pleasant day was spent In those grounds. Tea was provided by the proprietor of the gardens at reaaonablo rates, which thus precluded tho nccossity of carrying crockory and kottlos. Sunnyside bids fair to becomo a popular resort lor pleasure soekors. Tho party returned to town by one of tho late boats.

Somo Cambria shares changes hands at Ss 6d to-day, but vory littlo, or no business ia being dono on 'Chango to day.

Tho Temperance Hall waa fairly filled on Saturday night, when Mr Danielle (of the Tent Mißßion) loctured on "The Effects of Alcohol on the Human Systom " Tho lecture waa vory intereetiog, aa well aa in structive, well arranged, and woll delivorod. Tho lecturer showed logically how ho became an abstainer and likewise a prohibitionist, on both of which hoads he uttered " no uncertain sound t" also quot ing opiaodoa in hia experience in the Unitod Statos. Mr W. I. Spoight was chairman, and somo hymns wero aung bofore the lec ture by a choir lod by Mr Dryland. It was announced that noxt Saturday night's pro gramme would bo supplied by Mr 0. G. "Hill, family, and friends. Tho mooting closed with the Benediction.

Tho Auckland Society of Arts havo awarded special prize to Miss Mury Morton

oi landscapo study direct from nature in oil, prizo for wood ongraving to Thomas Spurgeon, and for mechanical drawing from specification to Alfred F. Withy.

"Inquirer " writes : " Somo of the candi dates for the position of director in tho Auatralian Mutual Provident Association are not known to tho members ro.idont hore. Can you inform us who aro the members, now nominated, who supported or v ranted largo ponsiona to eoioo of the staff, and who aro thoso who are opposing any such action without tho consont of the mombora first beiDg obtained? Voting papora require to be in Sydnoy on tho 25ih, so that thoro iv no time to bo loet. Why tho momhers horo woro not supplied with voting papora a woek or two since, fa a question a good many niorabors would liko answered ; unless (hoy nro sent away to morrow they will bo too lato to bo of any use. Can cur local manager enlighten us ?' — [In answer to our corres'-ondont's first ques tion, it will sullico to stato that wo nro in formed that of tho nlr.o candidates for ollico Mr Murray is rho only ono who has pre vious!!'served upon the Hoard. Aa to tho secotui qoirj rr tho notice", tho local ollico has dls playod tho utmost expedition. Tho papers wero only reccivod onThuraduy, and by Friday night about !>,OOO had beon issued. If the notices are posted by Tues day, tlio 19th, they will reach Sydnoy in timo fur tho oloctiou.- Ed. E S.J

A concort in uid of tho llowick Roman Catholic Church will bo hold in tho Odd follows' Ball, llowick, to morrow* evening. A woll-selocted programmo has been pro pired, nnd patrons will havo a good ni<7ht'* amusemont

EARTHQUAKE SHOCK.

(BY TEIiKORAP-I. — PRKSS ASSOCIATION.)

NAPIEB, this day. TiIKKE was a smart shock of eurthquako at four o'clock this morning, lasting fifteen seconds.

Wkl-LINOTON, this day. An cirtt quake shock was felt bore at 1 a.m., acconipaniod ty v long, low, rumbling eoutid.

THE VOLUNTEER TROUBLES

Action for llcary Damages

Captain McDonald is evidontly deter mined not to allow his griovanco against LUutenant OoJoucl Jla'ion to remain in abeyance Ho instructed Mr. Frod. Brook field to-d&y to eorve notice of action on tho lieu tenant-colonol, claiming £1,000 d'mages for illegal arrest. Tho ac tion is based on tbe objection raised at tho Board of Inquiry by Lieutenant Pal mer that the No. 3 Battalion had no legal oxistonce, and that Liout.-Col. Mahon boing without' status, acted illegally in ordeiiug any officer under arrest.

OUR GOLDFIELDS.

(BY TKLEGKAPII— OWN CORR-SSrONDKNT,)

Thames, this day.

Cambria, —201bs. of picked stono from the second elope in tho cross leader at No. 2 level.

THE TAMAKI BRIDGE BLOCKADE.

A Discreditable Deadlock.

The koep^r of tho Tamaki bridgo still "holds tho fort" as security for his wages, and refuses to open tho portal to allow ot vossele asconding or doscond-

ing tho crook. Mr Dacre's cuttor, tho Isabel, has now been detained for about a fortnight ou tho Otahuhu side of the bridge, Waiting a chauco of gotting to Auck land ; but tho etorn toll man refuses to bo mollified or coorcod, and nobody appears willing to accept the responsibility of order ing him, bocauso of the financial consequences involved in the assumption of authority over him. It seems that tho bridge keeper hiuiself is very anxious to know who is his master, ns in a noto which he has sent in reply to a remonstranco from Mr Dacro ho says he is perfectly willing to open the bridge upon being informed " who is to pay him for work dono, and who is bis master." Meanwhile Mr Dacre has exhausted all pacific meth< ds of getting the waterway opened. In reply to his re presentations, Ihe Government asserted tbat the Pakuranga Koad Board alone had control of the bridge, and ho accord ingly wrote to that body. In reply, Mr Alox Beli, clerk to the Hoard has written as follows : -"I am instructed to inform you tbat tbo Pakuranga Koad Board has never accepted the control and maintenance of the Tamaki bridgo, therefore thia Board is in no way responsible for tho detention of your cutter." Tho Auckland Harbour Board was next ap pealed to by Mr Dacre, ond that body, having telogrophed to Welling ton, elicited the comforting reply thut the bridge - keeper had no right to act as he was doing. The discreditable part of tho affair is that here is a man tak ing what ho conceives to ho proper means for the redress of a just griovanoe, but act ing wrongfully and injuriously and in juriouely, and yet it is nobody's business to put him right. As the Govern ment formerly controlled the bridge in question, it would seem that thore is simply a dispute between them and the local Board as to the matter, and it is surely the duty of the Executive to accept the responsibility of the blunder that has been commlted, place matters upon a pro per footing, and prevent further incon venience, loss and costly litigation.

CABLEGRAMS.

(BY CAfetaK—'CoPYßrtittT j

WARLIKE TROUBLES.

The Afghan Rebellion Spread ins-

ENGLAND THREATENS HAVTI,

(SI'UOIAL message.)

Calcutta, April 9. Nkws from Afghanistan reports that the rebellion in that country is spreading. (RKUTER.) London, April 10. A difficulty has arisen between Eng land and the Republic of Hayti, owing to the latter having failed to satisfy an old pecuniary claim of England. The Imperial Government has claimed the Island of Tortuga, belonging to Hayti, and it is reported that, failing its cession, a BritiFh man-of-war will be despatched to bombard the island. A French frigate has been des patched (o defend the foreigners The Tor tugaaaro believed to be amicable to a settle ment of the difficulty being arrived at.

FIGHTING IN SOUDAN.

Dervishes Defeated at Don sola.

Caiuo, April 12th. Intelligence is to hand from Dongola that; heavy fighting has taken placo noar there botwoen friendly Rabbabish tribes and Dervishes. Tho latter suffered severe defeat, and it is expected that they will shortly ovacuato Dongola and rotiro to Khartoum.

The Fighting in Afghanistan.

Calcutta, April 10.—Tho British Repre sentative at Cabnl, who haß been on a visit to thia city lor the purpose of interviewing tho Viceroy, ia now returning to hia post at Cabul owing to tho disorder pmonget the Afghans.

ATTEMPT ON THE CZAR'S LIFE.

(fU'ECIAI. CABLE )

London, April 11

Bkfobk tho arrest of the mon Gill with

bombs, tho C/.ir stopped to receive a peti tion. The petitioner was also seized on sus picion of bting an accoir.plico.

THE IRISH CRIMES BILL.

Demonstration iv Hyde Park

[keUTEK'.S T-SIaKQKAM.I

London, April 11. A demonstration against the Irish Ciimes Bill took placo to-day at Hyde Park, fully a hundred thousond porsons woro present, but tho majority woro in* different to tho objects of the demonstra tion, boing morely sightseers, Gatherings of people wore addressed in different places by Mr Uorbort Cladstono, Mosars Davltt, Soxton, and Labouchoro. Tho whole demonstration was of an orderly charactor, no polico interference being necessary. Aftorwarda a long proceasion loft tho park, and while proceeding down Piccadilly Mr Gladstone made hia appearance at aw indow and was loudly cheered by the pcoplo in tho procossion.

Death of General Newdegate.

(special mi.ks.u-e )

London, April 11.—Obituary : Major- General Nowdcgato. The Paris Exhibition London, .April 11.—Austria has refused to assist at tho Paris Exhibition, and it is believed that Germany will imitato hor example. Atlantic Exploration. JjONlhin, April llth.—lt is reported that iho King ol Sweden and Mr Oscar Dickson, an influential Gottenberg merchant, aro u^'sting Professor IN ordenskjold to organise an antarctic exploring oxpedition. New Irish Under-Secretary. London, April 10.—It is announced that Colonel King-Barman has beon appointed Parliamentary Under-Soqrotary for Ireland. - London, April 11. Tho appointment of Colonol King Harman (Consorvatiro member for Islo ot Thanet) as Parliamentary Undor Seeretaiy for Ire land is adversely criticised by the prees, and in political circles it is being judged that the appointment will tend to ex asperate tho Irish pooplo.- The Canadian Fisheries Dispute. New York, April 10 —Tho Fisheries Unions of Gloucester and Massachusetts, having suggefltod, in a communication ad dressed to tho President of tho United States, that the reprisals law should be only partially enforced, Mr Cleveland bas replied that tho reprisals, if enforced, are intended to assist tho national honour, and tho protection of national intoro.sts.

PAINFUL ACCIDENT.

A most distressing accident occurrod yos torday evoning which quite damped the spirits of tho pleasure-eeekers from Beros ford street Congregational Church, on boaul the s.s. Rotomahana. It appears that as the vessel was leaving Wuihoke Island four men woro heaving the anchor. Owing to the crowd upon tho steamer, come of the,party were near tho winch, the children, of course, being woll to the fore. Tho Bailors asked somo of them to stand out of the way, and thon the anchor was heavod. Presently tho rope, which was somowbat froyed, fouled the bloolr, and the men gavo on extra jerk in order to loosen it. Unfortunately, how ever, the rope parted, and the block with the severed end Hew backwards on to tho dock. A littlo girl named Dora Edmonds, standing close at hand, was the principal suft'erer, Tho end of the ropo first struck her elder sister sovcroly on tho forehead and then hit a lad on tho back, the littlo girl then re ceived what ovidently must have been a very hoavy blow on the back part of tho hoad, which knocked her down and rondorod hor uncanscioua. She was quickly picked up and removed to the cabin bleeding profusely from the cut in her bead. Captain Forquhar rendorcd every assistance to tho littlo sulleror. He applied carbolic oil to tho cuts and adminis tered brandy and water. By tho lime tbe Queen-street Whaif was reached, tho child had rocovored consciousness. A cab was procured aid sho was at onco con veyod homo, when medical assistance was quickly obtained. The wound on the back nf tho head was ."titehed up, and it was then discovered that further injuries had boon inflicted on tho side of the bead. Hopes wero entertained that no pormanent injury would rosult, but this morning it was stated that the sufferer is in a very critical condition. Tho greatest sympathy s felt for tho parents of tho cli'ld. At firßt it was thought that tho block had not touched anyone, but somo of the by standers are positive that in deecending it struck tho little girl on the head. Thia may probably account lor tho two wounds. If such was the ease it is evident the block mu6t have only just touched the child, otherwise death must have been instan tancouß. Tho block fell directly at the girl's feet.

Mysterious Robbery at Sea.

A BRIDE'S TRUNK RIFLED,

[BY TELEGRAPH—PRESS ASSOCIATION.]

Wellington, this day. Tut. robbery on board the direct steamer Arawa of which brief information was conveyed by cable tho other day. occurred on April 2nd, within five days' sail ol Tasmania. A concert wan being given in the evening, and between 8 and 9 p.m. Mrs liertha Elser, of Cape Town (a passenger for I Melbourne) glef t her [cabin to attend it She forgot to tako the keys out of her trunk, and on returning discovered that large quantities o£ jewellery had been stolen. Mrs. Elser was but recently married, and the trinkets wero mostly wedding presents and of more than ordinary value. Among them was a pair of diamond earrings worth £80, five rings, two chains, brooches, lockets, etc., besides fifteen sovereigns and a draft for £15. All the articles were contained in the jewel case. The detectives came on board at Hobart, and searched all tho stewards and som - suspected passengers, but nothing was found. No secresy was observed, and plenty of time was given for the thief to secrete the goods. No ono was ar rested, and no clue whatever waa obtained to the culprit. The police were informed of the passengers who quitted the ship at Hobart, in case the robber got off there, <

FATAL ACCIDENT IN QUEEN STREET.

At & quarter past six last evoning a four horse drag, belonging to Messrs Dignan and Co., and driven by a ihan named James Rollo Duncan, while paeaing down Queen street returning from the racee, dnforttS natoly ran over a boy aged 8 years, named C W. Pitcorn, roeiding with his mother and stepfather in Lowor Chapel-street. It appears that at tho timo of tho acci dent tho Volunteors wero marching up the street returning from tho iaka puna Encampment, and tho lad l''00"1 and other children had been attracted by the music, und woro following up tho band. It was while running acroas the street that Pixorn came into collision with tho leading horses, and was knocked down. Ihe driver noticed tho occurrence, but was unable to pull up hia team until one of the wheels c-f the vehicle had passed ovor the child c body. The little follow, apparently Butter ing groat pain, was first taken to Mr Edson'a, chemiat's, and subeequeatly to Dr. Hooper's, where it was iound that an arm was broken, and that internal in juries had been surtained, the wheel having apparently passed acrosa his stomach, -tho little boy was convoyed to hia mother a residoico, where he expired ahortly after 1 o'clock thia morning. If possible, it was intended to hold the inquest this afternoon.

HEALING DISEASE BY FAITH

Tin: modern expounder of the abovo doc trine in Außtralaaia, tho Rev. j". A. Dowio, of Fitzroy, gave his second address in Auckland last night at tho Choral Hall, when there was a largo atteiidanco. Mrs Dowie, who works with her husband in the "healing room " and takes part in the preaching of tho doctrine, is a elightly built, delicately mado lady, with a remark ably attractive face and expression. The audience, when in well-measured acconta Mr Dowle ia telling of the euros effected by faith, is perfectly silent and attentive. Mr Dowie is a man who impreeaos one at onco as being full of vital energy, and who can be vory passionate at times. With carefully trained voice, flashing dark oyee, nnd splendid expres sion, ho is a born orator—a power which he has further developed by long practice and training. Aftor the usual devotional exercises, during which Mrs Dowie led in prayer, Mr Dowio explained hia mode of carrying on hie mission. Hia mis sion of healing through faith began at hia Free Christian Tabernacle near Melbourne, and wherever he wont preaching the same, any funds over his travelling expenses went towards supporting that. Ho obtained in each town visited some well • known gentleman to act as Treasurer during his stay. Mr F. W. Boynton had kindly consented to act in Aucklani, All tho meetings were free. He never "laid hands" upon anyono on the stage. Poreons wishing to be healed could ace him and Mrs Dowio privately. After rnoro devotions, Mr Dowio took the 16th and 17th versos of Matthew viii , " Whon tho even was come, they brought unto Him many that were possessed with devils ; and Ho caat out the spLita with His word, and healed all that wero eick— that It might bo fulfilled that was spoken by Esaias tho, prophet, saying, Himself took our infirmitiea and boro our sicknesses." Healing represented the great purt of our Lord's work upon tho earth. That this healing of diaeaeo by faith waa lost for centuries by tho impious acta of men who wishod to uee tho power for their own ends thore waa no doubt, but there was just aa much power in faith now as then. Ho then, by a long ingenious argument, at tempted to chow that in no way did our Lord chow that sickneea was a visitation from God, " No, it wnß the devil's work 1" Tho devil waa tho cause of ill health a3 well as of sin, of which it waa tho outcome That faith would curealllllswaaamply exemplified in himsolf; hchadhadnosicknoeafor'.'syeare. If he hud oven a alight toothache, ho sought relief not in medicine but in faith, and waa healod inßtantly. Ho then told how ho discovorod that tho power of faith still existed, during tbo opidomic of typhoid in Melbourne, fi>o ycais since, pointing out that none of those who had " hands laid upon" thorn died. Many doctors now sent patients to him to be healed. Mrs Dowie then delivorod a briof address on " Four and v half Years' Experience in tho Hoallng Room," relating a numbor ot cases where tho blind had beon mado to eco altor many years of darkness, tho lame to walk, the dieeaaed to become whole. The final hymn and tho Benodiction closed tho tccond service oi tho mis.ion at 10 '20.

PITT-STREET SUNDAY SCHOOL ANNIVERSARY.

Tiik services in connection with tho above have co far been most succossful. Tho church docorationß aro particu larly good, and give ovidenco of good taste and a larjjo amount of careful preparation. In addition to the usual Easter mottoes thore if strotched across in front of the pulpit in largo gold letters on scarlet ground tho word "Jubilee," whilst oppo site iv front of the gallery are tho words " God Bless Our Queen," the loyalty thus expreeaod forming a very fitting adjunct to the ceremonies of tbo day. Thoso who havo not alroady scon it would bo woll repaid by an inspection. The attendances at all the services wore vory good, nnd the singing of tho children, assisted by the choir, under the leadership of Mr Shackleton, was most credit able. In tho morning the Rev. T. Spurgeon discoursed upon tho subject of " Friend ship," giving most suitable advico to young people upon the choice of friends. In the nltcrnoon tho Rev. A Reid addressed a large gathering of scholars and friends upon tho Easter colobralii.ii, whilst the Roy. C. H. Garland preached at night about tho importance of systematic and thoughtful reading of God's Word. The collections for the day amounted to £2S 16a 7d. On Wednesday (to morrow) tho annual meeting will be held, when, Instead of the customary tea, a fruit soiree will bo hold, tho Rev. H. Bull presiding. An address by the Rev. G. H. Garland, recitations, singing and niu.ic by scholars and friends will no doubt make up a most agreoablo und interesting pro grammo.

DEATH OF A CANTERBURY "PILGRIM."

The Career of Colonel White.

(BY TELEIIUAI'II.—OWN COKUESrONDENT. )

Nai'iek, this day. Kkfehklni; to tho death of Colonel Whito, the " Telegraph " Bays : " It is with regret that wo announce tho death ol Colonol Whito, who was widely known in Huwko's Bay, and highly esteemed by all with whom ho came in contact. Thomas Wollaston White, hotter known amoDg his friends in the old dajß ns 'Tommy White,' wi-s a contemporary of tho lato H. P. Lance and J. H, Mallock. Ho was one of tbo Cantor bury • Pilgrims' arriving in ono of the first four ships. Ho hud a run called ' Tho Warren ' near Oxford, and was ono of the original racing men of Canterbury. From Mr Redwood ho bought tho inaro Wotsaii for which ho gavo 700 guineas, which was considered a lo D g prico in thoso days. Tho Colonolnovorwonaraco with her except tho Consolation Kaco at Nelson When ho sold his run ho went into paSSier ship with Mr J. H. Selfo, in a run near Timaru, vvh.ro ho started a atud 'arm. When tho Volunteers were first termed in canterbury, Mr Whito was an. pointed the captain oi the second company bnortly afiorwards ho was mado major ond atterwards colonol of tho district. When ho waa created major Mr W T. L. Travors, now of Wellington! was his successor as captain. Times of depression camo on, and Colonel White fE'li 0 Fii i ? h°? t, he "J* topublio w»8 for -ed and ho declined to recognise it, saying he only recognised the Queen. With young Mr 1 reland, son of ono of Melbourne's army of 400 or 500 men, and they were very successful against the Republic. Ono of the English men of war came to vILIT 0 ' a"d b°th White and Irola"d were taken pusoners and landed at Sydnoy and the army disbanded. When thoy were landed in Sydney they were at once set free, and Colonel Whito camo over to ■a a 8--, Ba y> wher9 he ever afterwards re sided. He was well known as a good sports man, and for many years acted as clerk of the scales to the Jockey Club."

The Thames divorco caso Gordon v. Cord in, in which the wifo seeks, a dissolution of marriage with her husband for cruelly and adultery, will be heard at the Supreme Court to-morrow (Wednesday). Mr J. M H. Lush will appear for tbe petitioner. The respondent ljaa not filed a defence,

EASTER HOLIDAYS.

THE EASTER ENCAMPMENT.

Avm'i. the march cast yesterday, the in fantry portion of tho troops assembled at Lake Takapuna, marched to Devonp.it and returned to their homes. The Cavalry did not break up until thia morning, with the exception of the local troops. Addressing the men after tho march past, Col. Lyon said that on tho sound of tha alarm on Friday morning the Volunteers-.-lad all been prompUn their attendance, on their parade grounds, and by seven o'clock they had Lt embarked, and that waa very qu ck work indeed. Tho steamers, thanks to the management, were oil ready waiting-for Kern? Next morning tho defending and attacking forcea, aa ordered by Major- General vVhitmore, took up their Portions- He regretted that tho attacking lorco had to wait while the earthworks were being completed, but when instructed they came on and did what the? had to do in a credit able manner. Their ekirmiahers might have taken more cover,. He had hoard ,t said that 'hey should not havo crossed the a*amp at tho Narrow Neck, but considering the narrowness of the position they could not havo dono otherwise. They Came on to the attacking distance, and he waß. glad to see that when ordored to do co, they retired without a murmur. Colonel Lyon then proceeded to refer gonerally m" terms of approbation to tho conduct of the different corps engaged in tho sham-fight, especially commenting on the par| taken by tho Mounted Infantry regarding the cap ture of tho enemy's gune, but he stated to the battery that many guna had been captured during tho Franco-Prussian Warunderrnucb less favourable circumetanco,. He also re ferred to the success of the " 0 " Battery at tho mine, and thankfully referred to the eorvicea rendered by Major Boddam and lioutenant falconer. As to tho corffluct of the n.on in camp, nothing of a gross nature hud been brought before him. Thore wero a fow things, how over, which he need not mention, but which no doubt they were acquainted with. These acts of a fow tended to bring disgrace on the wholo body of Volunteers and •by their thoughtless conduct they destroyed the esprit de cor/* of the companies, and mako things unpleasant for all. He had nothing more to cay to them, except witn regard to the Ambulance Corps, under Dr. DawßOn. They did their duty well. In time of actual war, thia corps would have to be increased, but the corps on service here had shown that they were efficient, and had glvon all requisite attention to the cases Sudor thoir charge. He bad to congratu late Major Hamlin on the men and horses comprising tho Cavalry, and also the Mounted Infantry on their fine musters. In conclusion, ho said it was under stood that they were to have met at the North Shore, but so far ns he knew there was no place there on which they could manoeuvre the men, and if the people of the North Shore were disappointed he regretted it. He would not detain them longer, but he hoped at another Easter encampment, if he lived long enough, to see his friends of the Infantry make a stronger muster.

THE GRAND REVIEW.

(By a GaptioHß Critic) Tin-: great review is over now at last; The grand confusion's for a season past: Our gallant soldiers have won honour, lame, And well maintained our city's martial name.

But this Review I consider, men of sense, Is all we gain by it worth tnc expense I Is all this hurrying of trains and steamers, This mustering of squads and corps with streamers, Is't just a little picnicing occasion, _ Or meant to guard our country from invasion. Or is't to " boom " the military tailors Who brave deck out in blue our longshore sailors? , , . And. clothe in gaudy red our volunteers, And render thorn invincible — I niongst little dears) ? Hush, caviller I don t inquire the reason; To only " want to know" is counted treason. Our brave defenders did their duly well, As was expected, and as all can tell; Except, of course, those on Victoria s slope Who not a movement saw c'en with a telescope. The favoured ones who _a\v them march in column. . _ ~ . Declared tthcir bearing was quite staid and solemn; , . ~ Were lost in ccslacy to sec them wheel in line— E'en Colonel Muhon swore it was divine. And vowed their marching very much excels St. Benedict's procession to Newmarket dells. How bravely for their country they'd be dyin , For only heroes now days face a Lyon ; How linn tl.cy stood, lire Hashing from each eye. While all around them bullets did not fly. How brave they sushed on ranks of glittering steel, , , Whose shnrpness theS'-cxpccted not to feel, And gore " ill flowing torrents" did not flow, And all was din and noise and smokcand show. Then just to show which proved in many lands, Thut rapine always goes with warrior bands, They seurch to see what booty can be found— As soldiers ahvavs do on foreign ground- Such wholesale " taking" ot the light and Luna, "l'is wonder that they did not whollyTak-a-puna. Then sated with commissions " prog" They proudly plundered Harry Bennett s grog. And goin-: to their tents in morning;muggy, They cut the straps of lawyer Brasseys buggy : The officers had naught their minds to grieve; Each pleased himself, nor thought of asking leave; All orders were airily were disobeyed -, No rules were broken, save those that were mado; No soldier ever from his duty shrunk. Except—how could ho help it J—he'd got drunk.

Hurrah I we know for certain now nnd sure That from invasion we are quite secure; No army dure invade us—don't they know We have an "* army " of a score or so. Their swelling breasts with patriotism riso, Their generals all Napoleons in disguise. And should a Kussiun cruiser now bear down. To levy blackmail, or to shell the town, Our naval heroes, embryo Kelson's brave. Would man our iieet and Bink them 'neath tho wave ;— But should they fail! What then ! why man tho guns— Fort Cautlcy's monsters of eleven tons I Then how we'd pepper them with shotand shell, And send tho thieving pirates quick to—well!

Alas! they'll come not near us; they're not fools To risk their lives and ships against such tools. So, ihoug the chance we crave for, wo must Hang up our flittering weapons till thoy rust; Or till they hold another Grand Review. And until then, dear friends, 1 bid "adieu."

Excursions.

The excursions yesterday passed off most pleasantly, tho only misfortune in connec tion therewith being the accident at Waiheke, particulars of which appear else where Inaddition to theexeursiousenumer atod in our last issue, tho Rotomahana went to Waiheke with 400 picnickers asso ciated with the Bero.lord -street Congrega tional Church, and the Field Naturalists' Club to the number of 30 went to Waita kerei Falls in two of Paterson's large brakes.

GROCERS' PICNIC TO MOTU IHI.

In connection with tho Auckland Grocers' Association an excursion by tho Bteamers Victoria and Tainui left Queen-street Wharf shortly aftor 0 a.m. for Mntu Ihl. Both vessola were well patronised by travellers, and roached their destination about 11 n.m. Tho 8.?. Waitoa arrived later with a third dotachmont, and several steam launches and yachts carried private partioa. A popular pro grammo ot sports had beon prepared by the Committee, and tho events of the day afforded much plossuro to somo 1,100 visi tors. The No»market Brass Band of 20 porformerp, conducted by Mr W. R. Hunter, materially nssistedjlo their gratification. As tho success of this excursion—the first under tho auspices of thoGroeere'Afsociotion—has so far exceeded tho anticipations of the promoters, thero is every probability that the trip will bo ropeated another year, and tho Committee aro to bo congratulated on thoir selection of Motu Ihi as their field, ita wharf allowing passengers to roach terra firma without the intervention of small boats, while its long, shelly beaches, gently-rising high grounds, and sheltering cliffs afford pastime for ramblers of all ages. Mr W. S. Whitley as starter, Mr Hewin as judge, Mr W. K. Doylo, handicapper, Mr Wootton, socio ary, and the C-immittee worked hard In marshalling the different races. Mr Rowlineon, in his usual and effective Btylo, undertook the agptrol of the commissariat, and was able to mako good u.e of tho permanentbuildingson the island. Aftor tho presentation ot prizos by Mr Hewin, Mr Whitley made some forcible remarks as to the benefits that would accrue to the Association by all the grocers in Auckland becoming members, so that it might more easily give effoct to changes that could be introduced in general trade management to the advantage alike of the public and the storekeeper. He alEo called1 attention to tho efforts that were to be made during the forthcoming session of the House of Representative in the matter of compulsory early eloaing. A very pleasant day's outing was terminated by the p.s. Britannia bringing back all safely to Auck land at S p.m. The moderate charge of 2a each return ticket, with reductions for fives and tens, in addition to a liberal and gratis supply of really good tea, met with the ap proval ot all.

The results of the races are appended : — All Comebs' Handicai* (in three heatß, 100, 200, and SCO yards). Ist prize, silver watch, value £3 10s ; 2nd, writing desk, valuo 11 53. —F Parsons, 1;E. O. Hare, 2.

Gkoi_i.es' Assistants'lso Xabds Handi cap. lat prize, silver cup, valuo £4 4s; 2nd, watch chain, value £1 sa.—W. Taylor, 1; A. 3, Donaldson, 2,

Gkoceks' Boys Under 16, 100 YAbds Handicap. Ist prize, writing desk, value IBs; 2nd, pair, boots, value 12s Cd.—o. iiarvoy, 1; H. Creamer, 2. - Master Grocers' 100 Yards. HandlcA.*. Ist prize, gold ring, value £3 3s; 2ad, album, value £2.-Kelso, 1 ; Entrican, 2. . Married Ladies' 50 yards (Grocers' wives only). Ist prize, dozen silyer deaiferfc knives and forks, value £5; 2nd, teajio. andßtand, value £2.—Mrs Kinghan, l.Mrs Stoole'Ladies'so Yards Handi-AP.-Ib. . urine silver lockot and Chain, value £2 • 2nd, 'handbag, £1 ss. Mias E. Byers, 1; Miss M. Pelham, 2. Travklleb-*' 100 ,Yards Handicap. Ist prize, belltopper, value £1 _L 2nd, umbrella, £1.-W. Duncan, 1 j J, Sack Race, 50 Yards (open). Ist pr!_.e, set of gold Binds, valuo £1 10.. 2hd, gold pin, valuo 15a.-D. Manning, 1; W. Man ""tviree-T egged RaCe, 160 Yftrds. .Ist prize, 2 hats, value 12s 6d each, £l sa; 2nd, 2 scarf pin*, value 10s, £1.-J. Mc- Dermott and E. O'Hare, 1; E. Manning , and W. Manning, 2. • Two Mile Walking Match Handicap, Grocers and aaaistant-i (only). Ist prize, riW« wteh, value p^j, urn hr-.Ha Valuo 17s. —J. Dohetty, 1; R, Sl'tonf 2; W. E. Fordyce, 3. The nri/es in this race were not paid oyer, .ia» gS had been lodged that Could not be Be«Cl gSiA^ (Oa.Lv) ite Yards Handicap. lit prize, fancy clock, value £3;5 E ; 2nd* album, value £1 10-.- J. CummiDps (Brown, Barrett and Co.), 1; W. Manning, 2. _,«_.. Girls Under 12, 50 yards.-lst pme^ £1 ; second prii-9, 10s.—Mabel Ryder., 1 5 Pho-be Edwards, 2.

Amusements.

THE OPERA HOUSE,

Thore was a very large audience at thle Opera House last evening, when the very fine and impressive domestic drama " Hazel Kirke" was repeated with most pleasing effect Tho many touching incidents were admirably portrayed, and caueed tears rt. gather in the eyes of many, while the comic element running through the play, and making its appearance at frequent intervals, added amusement to emotion, and met tho approbation of all. "Haeel Kirke " will be repeated to night. MAMMOTH MINSTREIiB. There was also a large audience at the City Hall last evoning, when the Mammoth Minsrel Variety Troupe repeated their amusing entertainment Tha alteration from the previous night's programme included "Pretty Violets" by Mies Sim monds, a comic song by Mr Fisher, and a double hornpipe by the Misses Wynyard. The Minetrola " show " again thia evening. Every effort iB being made to make this en tertainment excellent and fresh, and to night there will be four ladies in the "chairs." AGRICULTURAL HAM.. Max fcinklt's Temple of Wonders also proved an attraction to many last evening, and a great variety of amuse ments were provided, similar to those of the initial performance. The Temple of Wonders will be open again this evening, and from the measure of popular patronage accorded to it, ia likely to become a permanent institution. CONCERT. Tho concert given last nightin the New ton Foresters' Hall, in connection with St. Benedict's Church, was honoured with a crowded attendance, and paesed off success fully. Songs were contributed by Misaes P. Danzey, Jenkinscn, J. McGuire, A. Hargravcs, McGiure. T. Bnrke, Willis, E. Moore, 0 Gara, Fannie Danzey, R. Smith, and Master. Good j a vocal duet was rendered by Misees Willis and Brannigan, and recitations were given by Mr J. J. Waleh, Mr Montague ("Father Phil's Subscription List"), Miss Nellie Mahon (" Up in the Hay Loft, Jack"), Mies Barron ("Beautiful Snow"), Miss C. Burke, and Miss McGuire. Mr Walsh's recitation of " Shamua O'Brien" was encored. Mr Hiscocks played two violin solos, Mr Mason executed a song and danco, Mr Robinson performed a sand jig, and Messrs Robinson and Burt gave a clog dance. A vocal trio was rendered by lady amateurs, and the performance concluded with a scene from " The School for Scandal" by Master Quinn (Sir Peter Teazle) and Master J. Darby (Rowley).

THE MINISTER OF MINES.

His Views on Battery Charges.

{BY TELEGRAPH —OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

Te Akoha, thia day. Hon. Mr Larnach and party arrived by as Despatch at Faeroa on Sunday, and drove direct to Waihi, where they visited tbe Union and other mines, under the guid ance of Mr J. H. Moore. They returned to Karangahake the same evening on the way to Waihi. A deputation waited upon tho Minister at Owharoa re the continuation of the low level tunnel. Greenville and party are now working tbe mines which would chiefly be bene fited. He undertook to continue tbe tunnel on the £ for £ principle. Mr Larnach agreed to grant £200 on these conditions, which amount had been diverted to Tui track some time back ont of £400 originally promised for the tunnel. Yesterday Mr Larnach, accompanied by Mr Warden Stratford, Inspector Gordon, Messrs McLarenand Wilson, Mining Inspec tors, J. H, Moore, G. Fraser (of Fraser and Tinne), Adam Porter, Professor Brown, J. Ilott ("Te Arohaand Obinemuri News") andothers visited Karangahakegoldfield, in*. eluding the Adeline and Rose mines. He in spected minutely Railey's battery and water race aud tramway now in course of being oonstructcd. In the afternoon be received deputations at Shepherd's Hotel, Karanga hake. Mr F. Cock, County Chairman, acted as spokesman. The most important matter dealt with was the tramway connection already referred to. Mr Larnach stated that Government had promised a subsidy of £200 towards this work on tho strength of a statement put forth that it was a county work for tho general benefit of the field and the county, subsidising another £200. He now found on investigation that the county was only -finding £50, and Railey Battery Company and the mine-owners interested £150, and the tram way clearly was for almost the sole benefit of the Battery Company, whose scale of charges, ranging from £3 per ton, he characterised as monstrous, and considered the County Council to blame for over start ing tbe work without some understanding having been first arrived at with the Bat tery Company re the cbargeß to be made. He flatly refused to give any money to wards the work, under the circumstances, until a proper understanding was arrived at with the Battery Company re charges, as he considered he could not dV so in the interests of the miners Ho was of opinion that tho charges should not exceed a minimum of £1, and a maximum of 30s, as "now the Dattery Company would _^ get tho sole benefit of the miners hard work, and have a regular monopoly. This means that the county will have to stop all contracts let re tramway forthwith. The party came ' o Te Aroha last night, and have now started off for Waiorongomai.

Weights for Helensville Races.

Helensvilli. Cup, one mile and threc-quartors. -Friendship, 8.12; Victory, 8.7; Ma Petite Fille, 7.12 ; Okato, 7.8 ; Highland Mary. 7.7 : Wood pecker, 7.5; Bangalore, 6.13; The Cat, 6.8; Tamora, 6.7; Cannon, 6.7; Yankee, 6.7; Bryan O'Lynn, 6.6; Catcsby, 6.5; Contractor, 6.1; Makiri, 6; Britannia, 6; Rowdy, 5.10; Tawhiao. 5.10; Investment, 5.10; Native. 5.7.

Pony Novel Handicap, one mile.—Mipnon ette. 10; Makiri, 9.7; Toby, 8.7; Little Nell, 8.7; Violet, 7.12; Firefly, 7.12; Sultan, 7ilo ; Sally, 7.10; Sandfly, 7.5. Handicap Hurdles, two miles.—Falcon, 11.7; Pipi, 10.8; Torpedo, 10; Fair Play, 10; Fisherman, 9.12; Larrikin No 2, 9.12; Auctioneer, 9.12; Tawhiao, 9.10; Investment, 9.10; Native, 9.7; Izuak Walton, 9.7; Surprise 9.7; Bryan O'Lynn. 9.7 ; Emir, 9.7 ; Toby No 2,9. Novkl Handicap, one mile.—Woodpecker, 8.12; Snake, 8.10; Barney, 8.18; Yankee. 8.5: Mignonette, 8; Mermaid, 8; Kate, 7.7; Izaak Walton, 7.7 ; Native, 7.5; Sally, 6.7.

TELEGRAMS.

- Napier, this day. An Outbreak of Fire. A small lire occurred in a bedding manu factory this morning. The same manufac turer had a fire on his promises some weeks ago. In neither case was he insured. New Plymouth, this day. Serious Charge Against Sea men. Five men belonging to the steamer St. Kilda, named Carroll, Browr t Calder, Olsen, and Jensen, have bean ar rested chargod with brutally assaulting James Lake at Moturoa Hotel, last night. Lake is in a prccatioui. condition in the Hospital. Tho men were brought up and remanded till 2 o'clock. The Napier Volunteers left by train for home at 9 o'clock this morning.

<rffE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, TUESDAY, A PKII. 12, 1887



W. J. H URST '* C° B. Jt KSAM and A. H. GRAINGER having purchased trom tbe Public Trustee (the Executor under the Will ot the late W. J. Hurst) the Goodwill, Stock-in-trade, Book Debts, etc., ol the old-established bußlnesa of W. J. Hurst and Co.. Grain, Seed, Produoe, and Artificial Manure Merchants, will trade under the same style and name, and will continue the business as heretofore. ah Outstanding Accounts are requested to be paid forthwith. W. 1. HURST &!CO. ON SALE. SEEDS- New Season's Clovers and Natural Grasses Rye Grass and Cocksfoot (ln variety) Turnip and Mangold Seed! MANUHEB- Bonednst (fine and J-Inch) Superphosphates (various grade* Nitrate Ot Soda Sulphate ot Ammonia Potash. Kalnet, etc, eto. Por avian Guano GRAIN- Seed and Feed of all description! Flour. Oatmeal Bran, Sharps Tab.,-, and Coarse Salt Table Potatoes Seo.. fto., tec W, J.'HUKSI * O 0, t QUEEN STREET, AUCKLAND. fi O R NQ ACKS FOR SALE, ny W. S. LAURIE _ CO., SEED AND MANURE MERCHANTS, CUSTOMS-STREET, AUCKLAND. A DAM T AYBOURN & /~10., AUCKLAND. NEW CL3VER 1 Best ENQLisn Seeds, from f. James Carter S_ Co , NEW TURNIP) The Queon's Seedsmen. RYE GRASS, COCKSFOOT, and NATURAL GRABSES. All new Seeds. Fencing Wire at Reduced Prices. jCTOTIOB 07 REMOVAL. W. B. MELDRUM,' TAILOR, Wishes to inform his numerous friends and cus tomers that he has REMOVED to those more Central and Spacious Premises adjoining W. Norrle, SHORTLAND-STREET, And begs to Bollolt a oontlnuanoe ot part patron ego by all old and new patrons. Suits hbom £3 16a. All Work done ln Flrst-olass Style, N.8.-In ttwodanaeWEDNsi^SiiTandSATUß. DAY Nights till 9 o'clock. "|^OLDBN GEM" FLOUR VJT AND "XL ALL" OATMEAL Are th« best brands In this market. TRY THEM. ALFRED JOWITT, SOL> AGENT. JTIHIRTY THOUSAND YARDS TTVRES3 -jt/f-ATBIUAL, To be sold AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES. H. ATKINS HAH MARgmi DOWN THE PRICES 0» SUMMER DRESS MATERIAL 20 so 30 feb Cent. There la a Splendid Stock (till left to seleot from, ana the Reductions will be found to be Genuine. BLACK and COLOURED SILKS will alsob» sold at a. Reduction ln Price. A Few Pieces Of Magnificent Quality BLAOK. SILKS, to be sold at English Prices. An Overstock of UMBRELLAS. BUN SHADES, etc, to be sold Cheap. The Balance of CARPETS (about 1,500 yards). *o be cleared at cost and under. A Large Stock of LONG. CURTAINS. TABLE LINEN. SHEETING, BLANKETS, QUILTS, and MANCHESTER GOODS. Best value In Auckland. A Splendid Stock of X AIAPOI CLOTHING, ln Boys', Youths', and Men's; Splendid Value'! Cheaper than Imported Clothing. MEN'S MERCERY. SHIRTS, SCARFS, UMBRKLLAS, &0. ALL GOODS TO BE SOLD AT PRICKS TO MEET THB TIMES. 1 H. A T~K~ IN B. CLEARING PRICES TO MEET THE |_/ TIMES. CHOICE NEW WINTER DRAPERY AND CLOTHING. WILLIAM R. BRIDGMAN 1 Is now showing a Splendid _-. ssortment of New 1 Goodß. in all departments, which havo been * purchased at great advantage, and have been ■ marked very low. 2,500 yard* Black Frenoh Merinos sad Cashmeres , Coloured French Merinos and Cash meres 1 Tho orders for the above were placed befor the great rise ln wool, dnd will be sold In many instances at Lower Prices than last season. 6,000 yards New Dress Materials, ln new shades and fashionable Btyles. all marked at i best value ; Large Lot of Job Dress Goods In. great variety, at nominal prioes—Good Line at. i 4}d j Underclothing, half-price; New Vel , veteens. all shades, really good line, Is 6d a yard ; i New Plushes (all shades). Now Astraohan , Trimmings. New Umbrellas, Buttons, Gloves, Hosiery. Laoes, Fur Capes. Macintoshes, Splendid Assortment New Ulsters; Men's Btrong Cotton Shirts. Is; Boys' do, Sd; New Felt Hats. Havlpg an overstock of Boys'. i Youths', and Men's Clothing, have determined to clear it at a saorlfloe, to reduce stock—Gond Tweed Coats. 6s 6d ; Boys' Black Cloth Coats, SB, lid; Men's Black Cloth vests, 2s 6d. ALL GOODS AT SALE PRICES, As during the present depression, W.R.B wishes rather to serve his oustomere well, and keep them together till better times, rather than make a profit. By doing almost on entirely cash business, those calling will got best value for money, at 1.88, UPPER QUEEN-STREET.



./CHALLENGE. N.Z. TWEED Co. V. ALFRED WALKER. I hereby challenge Mr Alfrod Walker, ot Te Kopuru, to try on in the presence of any two Master Tailors in Shortland-street the Snlt of Clothes produced in Court yesterday, and agree to forfeit to any public charities the sum ot £50 if tuch Snlt should be pronounced a misfit; Mr Walker to forfeit the same sum should they be pronounced a fit. The Snlt and £50 are now in the hands of the proprietors of the " N,Z. Herald." JOSEPH MOSES, . MANAGER.OF NEW ZEALAND TWEED COMPANY, Shortland-street, Anoklsnd. March 25,1887. [A card ] DP. LBGER ERSON, Parnell (late Dr. Goldabro'a residence)— Attends for Con i mllt&tto-i! At Home. 8 to a a-m.. and 3 p.m. Afeken'a Pharmacy. Queen street 1 to 2 and 7 Ite 8 p.m.; Saturday, Par.mure and Otahuhu, Telephone, 176,



DR. J. MURRAY MOORE, M D., M.R.C.S. Hours for Consultation: 11 to p.m., at Pond's Homoeopathic Pharmacy. 153. Queen-street; 2 to 3 p.m., and 7 io 8 p.m.. at Residence, Lower Symonds street. Telephone 130. Vaccinations at Pond's, 1 p.m.. TUESDAY and FRIDAY.



15100 Reward.—Ther cure all diseases of the stomach, bowela. blood, liver, nerves, and kidneys, and £100 will be paid for a case they will not cure or>help, or for any tiling impure oi Injurious found in them—Hop Bitters. Test it, Read. .. ...; .__„., _