A Sydney telegram to-day confirms the suspicion which was created hy a previous despatch that it is now doubtful whether the detached squadron with the young Piinces will visit Auckland after all. The Admiral is known to be awaiting instruc tions from home with reference to the future movements of tho squadron. Should the intention to visit this port be aban doned very great disappointment will be felt throughout the city, and New Zealand will have cause of complaint against the Slight pasied upon it. ...
j Mr Ohas. Major wishes to inform the many persons who are applying to him for walnuts tbat tbey have all been dis tributed, but ho has a few roots of- li quorice left, which will be served out to applicants, fie also wishes those who have planted the walnuts to tell him if thoy have been successful in growing them, so that he might send to America for a further supply.
Seme fine looking specimens of picked stone were on view at Mr White's oilice, Shortland-street, to-day. Reference'is made to the find ip the mine manager's report, published elsewhere.
' At the Beresford-street Hall a very in. foresting service was held last evening," consisting of a series of views of Bible lands,' views of London, Paris, also of America, and a few of New Zealand by Mr Smith, of Durham, street. The Sunday-: school children and young people were highly delighted. We congratulate Mr Smith on his success in getting up such an exhibition. The views aro good, and the Lime-light used by Mr Smith brings them well on the large canvass. We understand be Intends to give a similar entertainment on a larger scale at the Devonport Hall, North Shoro.
