FREDRICK PLUMMER AGAIN ATTEMPTS TO ESCAPE FROM MOUNT EDEN GAOL.

ON Monday afternoon about 3 p.m., an attempt at escape was niride at Mount Eden Gaol, but fortunately fustrated by the vigilence of a warder. It appears that some constables were marching up nine prisoners to quarters, when two of the penal servitude gang, one of ihem the distinguished Fredeick Plummer, who has more than once before made a rush for freedom, and another named Jerry Shine, sup oosing no doubt that the attention of the warders would be drawn to the band of marching prisoners ■walked quietly off and reachiHg the limits to the enclosure had commenced to run, when they were brought to a stand by the levelled revol ver of a warder. It appears that Plummer, whose ankles had been for some time graced with brace-bits, had contrived a few minutes before to work then, off, preparatory to the attempt. Of course the attempted escapees were restored to the performance of their ac customed duties. Yesterday they were brought before the Visiting Justice, Mr. Naughton, and sentenced to wear irons lor twelve months.

A TOWN CLOCK.

Auckland does not possess a town clock— an article that is looked upon in most places as a necessity, and which at any rate is a great convenience. A really good public timekeeper, whose stroke could be heard in all parts of the city, would really be a very desirable acquisition, and there seems to be a prospect of our shortly being able to secure something of the sort. Mr. iiartlett advertises a large clock which has been shipped to his order on board the Kate Waters—a clock unequalled as yet in the colony for size and mechanism. Its striking bell could be heard an im mense distance, and in all respects it is constructed on the same pattern as the public clocks in London. As the New Zealand Insurance Com pany are now erecting new and extensive offices, we would suggest that they should put up a clock tower, which would be not only ornamental but thoroughly useful ; and, moreover, to this end that a public subscription should be inaugurated for the purpose of purchasing the clock. As a public work, we are sure such a list would be handsomely headed by the City Board of Commissioners, and would find ample support. Mr. Bartlett would be prepared to keep the clock in good working order, and we reslly think that such an opportunity should not be lest sight of.

DISTRICT PRIZE FIRING.

The firing for the third district took place at the butts, Point Chevalier, under the command of Major Tisdall, Lieuten ants Smith and Fitzgibbon, together with Sergeant-Major Haslein, who kept score at the butts.. The day was bright, and there was a strong breeze blowing. The following is the score:—

g-3 g| g| 3 HH H H Thos. Barraclough 33302 00002 00003 16 George Thomas ... 00000 00022 00003 7 James Hepburn... 00200 00002 02003 9 Arch. Hepburn... 00002 00002 00003 7 Wm. Edgcombe... 00430 22202 00003 18 Joseph Motion ... 0-1030 03002 00003 15 J.May 00002 00024 00U0r 13 R. Morrow ... 20202 00032 00023 16 T. Cleghorn ... 00000 00002 00003 5 D.Kelly 00002 00022 0003b 9 C. Smith 00-103 00032 00003 15

G. Warburton .. G. Leaning G. C. Fitzgibbon

. OOkOO 00302 20003 10 . 32232 40220 00020 22 . 03000 04432 30000 19

To say that the firing was satisfactory would be incorrect; to say that it might have been but for the absurdity of insist ing on ranges of 400, 500, and 600 yards, for trials of skill with breach-loading carbines, would be impossible ; but of this we are convinced, that the arm referred to was never expected to do service at a greater range than 400 yards, and it would be infinitely better to practice men at effective ranges than at those which are quite the contrary, being beyond the reach of certainty. The butts and their surroundings, the glare, refraction, ex posure to the wind, and distance from town, all combine to render Point Che valier about the worst shooting ground we ever saw. The probabilities are, therefore, great that no alteration will ever be made for the better in respect of the host of complaints so constantly urged against the present rifle range.

CORRESPONDENCE.

(We are not responsible for our Correspondents opinions.

AUCKLAND MECHANICS INSTITUTE.

To the Editor of the Evening Stab. Sih,—l beg to thank you, a3 a member of the above Institute, for calling the attention of the Committee to their duties as Directors. No one attending the Institute can deny that there is not in the colon es an.lnstitute so badly managed. Several things have been suggested as a means to raise the revenue of the Insti tute. I would suggest that the Committee be less sparing over the gas, and that a Sub- Commil tee be appointed to look after the Secre tary and define his duties ; for tho Secretary sends more members away by his despotic rule and insolence, than any thing the Committee nwiv,neglect to do. The slate of the rea.ling l'tjpeft it. a disgrace to any tap-room ; the papers aT heaped together like a bundle of rags, and iuDbu ask the Secretary for any thing, you are B|jiskek to like a schoolboy. As the secretary hua been a schoolmaster, I imagine he is under the impression that the members of the Insti tute arc* under his control in a similar posi ion. Complaints was made against the late secre tary, but you always had at least civility from him, and the reading-room was in a passable state. Hoping you will insert this,—l am &.C., A MIvMBKB OF TUB ABOVE INSTITUTE. March 29th 1870.

Cubing- a Tippling Husband.—We read in the Pastoral Times that one of the small settlers residing in the suburbs of Deniliquin, recently, on finding his affairs getting into a muddle, took to drinking, though previously he had been a hard working and sober man, The wife expos tulated with him—appealed to hi 3 feelings as a husband and a father, but all to no purpose. Thus foiled, she told him that if he drank, she would do the same, at which he laughed and ridiculed her. She was as good as her word. He went to the public-house, so did she ; he called for his pint—so did she ;he called for the second —so did she ; and so on, and she, being a strong able woman, persevered until he surrendered his will to hers. He knocked under, has since been a sober man, and he how finds his affairs go on prosperously. We can vouch for the truth of this incident.

THE EVENING STAR, MAKCH 30, 1870.



WANTED, SIX ABLE SEAMEN.—AppIy at our Office between the hours of 10 and 11 a.m. TO-MORROW (Thursday). cruickshank, smart & Co. . Queen-street, March 30, 1870. WANTED— Customers for 500 CRAY FISH, just arrived, at Mubbat's Oyster Rooms. W" ANTED KNOW N—Mrs. Eyes, YY Milliner and Dressmaker, Shortland street, is prepared to execute all orders en trusted to her. N.B. — Ready-made Dresses always on hand. WANTED to SELL —An 8-foot Shop Counter, Empanelled—Cheap.—Apply Office of this Paper. WANTED— A COM P O SIT OR, for a Weekly Paper in the Country.—Apply at this Office. lT rANTED KNOWN—That George W Element has RESUMED his BUSI NESS as General House Decorator, Writer, Grainer, &c. [7NGHNE DRIVER wanted for Mercury I J Bay }"lax Mills. Also a good Packer, and several Boys from fifteen to eighteen years old. Appply immediately. W. G. IVEY, Waitemata Hotel. WANTED to SELL, Cheap -10ft. Sheets of Corrugated Iron, Galvanised Iron Water Tanks, from 100 to 500 gallons. Also, O.G. and half-round: Spouting, Ridge Caps, &c, at A. Smart's Galvanised Iron Works, Victoria-street (opposite the Greyhound). WANTED KNOWiV-4. Benstead (late of Tattersal's Hotel,) CLARENCE DINING-ROOMS, 133, Queen-street (next door Union Bank). Hot Suppers of all kinds. Fowls, Ham, Eggs, Oysters, &c, &c. WANTED KNOWN—Just Received, a Fresh Shipment of Marrion's OLD ENGLISH ALE, per 'Kate,' and now on draught at the British Hotel, Queen-street, Auckland, and Saracen's Head, Pollen-street (near the Junction,) Shortland. The Wines and Spirits need no puff. Whitson's and Bedell's celebrated Colonial Ales at both Houses. John Sceats,Proprietor. N.B.—The Accommodation for visitors from Auckland and elsewhere is unrivalled at the Saracen's Head. TO STOREKEEPERS, ETC.—T. Watson, Shortlancl-street, is prepared to supply you with Watertights at £7 16s. per doz; for Men's Bluchers, light or strong, £5 145.; Youths' Laced Boots,- tipped toe and heel, £5 2s. Every pair is made of the best mate rial and workmanship. T. WATSON, SHORTLAND STREET, AUCKLAND. $% °sP A LODGE UNITED SERVICE, 421, I.C. j HE Regular Monthly MEETING- of the I above Lodge will be held at the Lodge Room, Maßonic Hotel, THIS (Wednesday) EVENING-, 30th instant, at 7.30 p.m. By order of the W.M. ON SALE, TO ARRIVE PER 'EUCA LYPTUS,' FROM HO3ART TOWN, -i f\ r\ r-i.' \ FE E T HARDWOOD JAM./' ' f TIMBER 7 2,000 Posts and Rails 15,000 5-feet Palings 10,000 6-feet ditto 20 pairs Cart and Dray Shafts 10 tons Supei'ior Chopped Bark STONE BROTHERS, 22, Queen-street. March 28, 1870. A. G. BARTLKIT, pHRONOMETER, WATCH and CLOCK \J MAKER ahd JEWELLER, 82, Queen street. To arrive, per ' Kate Waters,' from Lon don, a VERY SUPERIOR, STRIKING TURRET CLOCK, manufactured expressly to order, with all the modern improvements used in clocks for the public buildings in London, to strike on a bell of 3 cwt., compen sation pendulum rod, doarl beat escapement, best gun metal wheels, angular wheel-work, racks, pulleys, patent iron wire lines, 6 feet 6 inches iron skeleton dial, glazed with opal glass and plate gla-s centre for illuminating at night; the whole arranged and perfected with every modern improvement to ensure a first-class public striking clock. A. G. B, has in stock a Splendid Assort ment of London-made Gold and Silver Lever Wntches, Gold and Silver Geneva Watches, Gold Chains, Jewellery, &c., &c Repairs of every kind carefully performed. Chronometers rated by transit observation.



NOTICE. ALTERATION OJ TELEGRAPH CHAKGKEK VTOTICE is hereby given that on and after the Ist APRIL, 1870, the following uniform ; RATE OF CHARGES FOR TELEGRAMS tranamitted on the lines of the New Zealand Telegraph, will come into operation : — OEDINAEY TELEGRAMS. From any Station to any Station, for the first 10 (ten) words Is. (one nhilliug), for every 5 (five) wovds or fraction of five words 6d. (sixpence.) PRESS TELEGRAMS. From any Station to any Station for the first 10 (ten) words 6d. (six pence}, for every additional 15 (fifteen) or fraction of fifteen words, fid. (sixpence). No charge will be made for signature, but it must in all cases be the iisual signature of the person sending. By order of the Telegraph Commissioner, C. LEMON, General Manager, N. Z. Telegraphs. Head Office, Wellington, 24th March, 1870. NOTICE. mHE PUBLIC are hereby informed that the following changes in the telegraphing and posting of Shipping Telegrams will come into force on and after the Ist APRIL, 1870 :— The arrivals and departures of Sailing Vessels will not be reported. Inter-Provincial Steamers will only be re ported to the port for which they are imnie diately bound, and (on arrival) to the por from which they immediately come. Steamers carrying the English Mail, and Australian Steamers, will be reported as hitherto. By order of the Telegraph Commissioner, C. LEMON, General Manager, N.Z. Teleghaphs. Head Office, Wellington, 24th March, 1870.



PitlNOK OV WALE a Til X ATE. G. Lessees ... Messus. Stuart O'Buirn, and J. M. Lord. Scenic Artist ... Mr. Frank Yaulky. rp O - N I G H T (W E D N E S 1) A V), JL March 30. L7?S MISBKABLKS ! LES MISERABLE^ ! LES MISEUABLhS ! EVERYONE EVERYONE EVERYONE Should see LES MISEEABLES ! OE, THE CONVICT AND THE MAN OF TWO LIVES. LAST NIGHT ! LAST NIGHT ! LAST NIGHT ! OF LES MISERABLES ! Or, THE. CONVICT and THE MAN OF TWO LIVES. In consequence of the length of the Drama, it will constitute the Evening's Performance. PBLNOE OF WALKS THEATUE. AUCKLAND G A It 11 I C X CLUB. OPENING PERFORMANCE, (In aid of the Provincial Hospital Fund) THURSDAY, APRIL 7, 1870, Under the Patronage of Sir GEO. F. BOWEN and LADY BO WEN, &c, &c, HEART'S TRIALS. An Original Interlude. bombast.es ftjeioso. to country buyers. OVER 100 TRUNKS AND CASES FOR SALE. B. D. S. D. Gent.'s Elastic Sides ... 8 6to 15 0 Half Wellingtons 12 6—14 0 Youths' Lace Up and E. Side 5 6—12 0 Boys' Bluchers 3 6—46 A large quantity of Ladies' Kid 4 o—oo Children's of all kinds, from 1 G — 0 0 ,T . R O TJ T , HIGH STREET. STEAM BETWEEN AUCKLAND AND THE THAMES. ~ -^ !• HE Steamer '£ > ' WILLIAMS ' Leaves Auckland : Friday Morning next, 11.45 o'clock Saturday Morning next, 11.45 o'clock. .Leaves Gtkaiiamstown •. Friday Afternoon next, 4.45 o'clock Saturday Afternoon next, 4.45 o'clock. Return Tickets issued at Reduced Fares. H. M. JERVIS, Agent. STEAM TO THE THAMES. « pOYAL ALFRED,' from AUCKLAND to SHORT TIMH3 TAHLIS. From Auckland : Thursday, 31st March, 11.30 o'clock morning. Friday, Ist pril, 11.30 o'clock morning. Saturday, 2nd April, 11.30 o'clock morning. From Grahamstown: Thursday, 31st March, 4.30 o'clock afternoon. Friday, Ist April, 4.30 o'clock afternoon. Saturday, 2nd April, 4.30 o'clock afternoon. Return Tickets issued for One week at Reduced Fares, and available for the ' Duke of Edinburgh.' S. HAGUE SMITH. STEAM TO THE THAMES. DU X E OF EDI N- b tj c g h*' Leave Auckland : Thursday, 31st March, 3 o'clock afternoon Friday, Ist April, 3.30 o'clock afternoon Saturday, 2nd April, 3.30 o'clock afternoon From Grahamstown: Thursday, 31st March, 8.30 o'clock morning Friday, Ist, April, f> o'clock morning Saturday, 2nd April, 9.30 o'clock morning. Return Tickets issued for One week at Reduced Fares, and available for the ' Royal Alfred. S. HAGUE SMITH.



FOR GRAHAMSTOWN AND SHORT LAND. f- HE p. s. fj^^^V. 'ENTERPRISE No. 2 ' will leave the Queen-street Wharf, on — Wednesday, 30th March, at 10 o'clock p.m. Friday, Ist April, at 11 p.m. All unclaimed Goods (o be found at Clny ton's Parcel Delivery Office, High-street. STEAM TO RIVERHEAD. SOLDIERS TO LET AT £40 A-HEAD ! God Sate the Queen and the Governor. Having no Soldiers to let, like worn out na tions, I can only intimate to the travelling Public that & %^^ nPHE Twiii Screw Steamer sj|||j||£ ' GEMI Nl' has been provided with a New Boiler, and is again on her legs. Fares :— Parliamentary Rates of One Penny per Mile to pleasure- seekers. ■ Leaving Auckland daily at 11 o'clock a.m. Arriving at Riverhead at 1 p.m. Leaving Riverhead at 3 o'clock p.m., and Returning to Auckland at 5 p.m. 3. CASEY. January 7, 1870. FOR NAPIER. # H s *Jl FT HE powerful s.s. mM\.€£> ' STAR OF THE SOUTH,' W. Bendall, Commander, will soil for Na pier THIS DAY (Wednesday), at 5 p.m. For Freight or Passage apply to J. S. MACFARLANE. Agent. FOR NOBFOLK ISLAND AND NEW CALEDONIA, (Tf sufficient inducement offei'3.) "i. 'PHE Fine Schooner $¥$k£ 'A ego/ 33 tons register. For particulars, apply to THOMAS W. BROWN, Custom-house-street. FOR WANGANUI, WESTPORT, GREY MOUTH, AND HOKITIKA. %S:^iV^ 'JOHN PENN,' M. Carey, commander, will leave Manukau for the above ports, on SATURDAY next, 2nd April. For Freight or Passage apply to J. S. MACFARLANE, Agent. FOR LONDON DIRECT. •vla rI'HE Beautiful Iron Clipper trapj&v JL Barque a*£SsßS* < SEATOLLER,' Al for 20 years at Lloyds, W. Beown, Esq., Commander, will sail for London early in April. For Freight or Passage apply to OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents. FOR LONDON DIRECT. . t ~i& r l HE Magnificent Clyde-built *jfe*3v -- Iron Clipper, M%M$ 'ANNE MAIN,' W. Main, Commander. This fine barque, launched in Glasgow iv 1867, has the highest class aJ^Jjloyd's. Can carry a few cabi^pflssengers. For freight or^pasSage apply to CRUICKSHANK, SMART, & CO., Agents. Queen-street, Auckland, March 8, 1870. THURSDAY, MARCH 31. BLANKETS, CRIMEAN SHIETS, &c, &c., &c. B . TONES Has been instructed to sell on Thursday next, at 11 o'clock, O BALFS 9-4 & 10-4 SUPERIOR BLAN & KETS 1 bale 10-4 Blue ditto ditto 3 cases Men's half hose 2 oases Mohaivs, Lustres, &c, &c. 3 bales Grey and White Calicoes 1 ease Black Alpacas and Lustres 2 cases Crimean and Shepherd Cheek Shirts 2 eases Men's Scotch Twill Shirts 1 case Felt Hats, straw under brim 1 ease 6-4 American Duck case Shepherd Plaid Crimean Shirts, all wool, heavy 1 case Angola Winceys.



THURSDAY, MAKCH 31. UNEESEEVED SALE OF DRAPEII-Y & CLOTHING. B. TONES Has been instructed to soil, on Thursday next at 11 o'clock, WITHOUT BESERVE, ■j CASE MEN'S I.R. BELTS AND TOM THUMB TIES 2 cases Men's White and Regatta Shirks. 2 cases Crimean Shirtings 1 ditto French ditto 1 ditto Men's Half hose 1 ditto Black and Drab Batavian Hats 1 ditto ditto Favourite ditto 1 ditto Boys' Felt Hats ; 3 ditto Men's and Boys' Cloth Caps &.C., &C.| &C. The above goods will be positively sold to close an account. i TO MOB-BOW, THURSDAY, MARCH 81. > HIP CHANDLERY, IRONMONGERY, ETC., ETC., ETC. E. & K. ISAACS Have received instructions to sell by auction! at their Store, Fort-street, To-Morrow (Thursday), 31st March, at 11 o'clock promp, •nHE FOLLOWING GOODS, I to close consignments before the next outgoing mail:— 3 frames Patent Sheathing Felt 1 bale Cotton Waste : 5 Mast-head Lanterns 8 coils Wire Rope 1 case Muntz Metal 100 lbs Copper Boat Nails, 1 to 3 inch 3 kegs Sheathing Nails, £ to li inch 10 casts Stockholm Pitch and Rosin 7 cwt. Black Paint and Red Lead 4 cases Corrugated Iron, 6 to 8 feet 1 roll Sheet Lead, 61b. Ridging and Spouting Pearl Ash, Soft Soap Tested Ship's Chain, 3-16, i, 5 16 50 di'UT.s Colza Oil and Patent Driers 35 drums Castor and Sperm Oil Lucca and Tea Oils Raw and Boiled Oils, in barrels and drums Drums Best Turps Lamp Black, Fishing Lines 50 kegs American Cut Nails, 1^ to 3 inch 20 kegs Ewbank's, 2 to 5 inch 5 cases Best G-alvaniped Plain Iron, 21 and 26 gauge 2 cases Black Iron, 24 gauge And sundry other Goods. To be sold in Trade Parcels. THURSDAY, MARCH 81. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE IN SY.M.OKDS STBBET. The Subscribers have received instructions from Mr. R. Fitnch, to sell, at his residence, Dundonald-street, at the top of Symonds street, opposite St. David's School, on Thursday, 31st instant, at 11 o'clock, I] IS HOUSEHOLD FURNITUEB, I I &c, comprising:— Spring-seated Couch, 6 Chairs, Loo Table, Cheffonier, Double Bedstead, Feather Beds, Carpets, Washstands and Ware, Stretchers, Toiled Tables, Dressing GHasses, Mahogany Chest Drawers, &c. Square Tables, Chair?, Couch, Small Bound Table, Clock, Lamp, American Stove, Rocking Chair, Meat Safe, &c. Carpenter's Bench, 2 Wheelbarrows, Garden Tools, Tubs, Saucepans, - &c., &c., &c. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON,//. Auctioneers.