SHIPPING.

PORT OF AUCKLAND.

ARRIVALS

Lord Ashley, s.s., 296 tons, E. Wheeler, from the South.

Keera, s.s., J. Bain, from Wanganui (at Manukau). Tauranga, s.s., 67 tons, Bolger, from Bay of Islands.

DEPARTURE.

Wonga Wonga, s a., 750 tons, Beale, for Sydney.

IMPORTS

Per Lord-Ashlsy, from Dunedin—3o,ooo gnn caps, Collector of Customs ; 1 case sun dries, 3 Kent grates, Phillips ; 10 quart er casks vinegar, order ; 1 case, Bastard ; 1 case, Phillips; 2 cases drugs, Prosser. Prom Lyttelton—s cases cheese, 10 bags bacon, Binney. From Wellington—l 6 kegs butter, Turrell; 1 case, 24 head cattle, Henderson and Macfarlane. From Napier—s bales wool, Henderson and Maefarlane ; 24 bales wool, 1 bale skins, L. D. Nathan and Co.; 25 bales wool, L. D. Nathan and Co.—Henderson and Macfarlane, agents. Per s.s. Keera, from Wanganui—6o head cattle, 10 head calves, 300 sheep, 80 pigs, Carey, Gillies, Hunter, and Co.; 66 casks butter, 14 packages bacon, 4 coops fowls, Peach; 13 kegs butter, Gh W. Owen j 1 package, 1. H. Hall, 1 package, Bing, Harris, and Co. — J. S. Macfarlane, agent. The s.s. Star of the South will sail for Napier on Friday next. The s.s. Ahuriri is expected in the Manu kau to-day, from Southern ports. Twilight.—The clipper schooner Twilight, how a regular trader between this port and Kaipara, arrived at the latter place on the 29th ult., after a capital passage of 46 hours from Auckland. This vessel has recently made some very smart runs to Kaipara, and so long as she continues to run with the same regularity, the settlers of this district will not require steam communication.

ARRIVAL OF THE LORD ASHLEY.

The Circular Saw Company's s.s. Lord Ashley, E. Wheeler, Esq., Commander, ar rived in harbour this morning. She left Port Chalmers on 3rd at 2.15 pm. ; had fresh south-west winds from thenoa to Lyttelton ; anchored there at 8.20 a.m. of 4th ; proceeded same day at 3.50 p.m. ; arrived alongside Wellington wharf at 9.15 a.m. of sth ; sailed from thence on 6th at 3.30 p.m.; passed Cape Turanganui on 7th at 8.15 a.m. ; fresh north east wind. Off Ban Island 2.30 p.m. ; blow ing hard with high head sea. At 6.30 p.m. sighted the Kidnappi ra ; heavy sea running; stood off and on all night. At daylight weather more moderate. 9.30 Sunday morn ing anchored at Napier ; landed passengers and mails ; sea running too high for the lighter to come out; at noon the Comerang, with biu<. p for Auckland, put back. Monday morning the lighter came alongside ; dis charged all the Napier cargo and sailed at 12.10 p.m. ; light north-west winds with very heavy head sea ; at 9 p.m. of 10th passed the East Cape ; heavy beam sea ; passed Whito Island at 4 30. p.m. ; light south-west winds and fine weather.

Passengees :—Saloon : Messrs. Hall, Fair weather, Lieutenant Morrow, Messrs. Mad dison, Boardman, Hazard, Kirby, Small, Allen, Bennett, Neal, and 6 in the steerage.

We are indebted to Mr. R. B. Pringle, purser, for Southern files.

ARRIVAL OF THE KEERA.

The s.s. Keera, Captain J. Bain, arrived in the Manukau this morning from Wanganni, with a cargo of cattle and sheep. She left Wanganui at 415 p.m. on Monday, with strong N.N.W. wind and very heavy head , sea; passed Taranaki at 10 a.m. next morn ing, wind S.W.; arrived at Manukau at 2 a.m. on Wednesday, most of the passage being made under canvas. .The Keera towed the brig Lady Deniion out of Wanganui. She was bound for Melbourne. The s.s. Wanga nui arrived on Monday from the Manukau. The Keera has landed the whole of her large cargo of stock in splendid order, and without any loss. Passengers. — Messrs. Pierson, Peach, McDermott, Smith, and Proub. We have received Wanganui papers to the 7th instant.

ARRIVAL OF THE TAURANGA.

The s.s. Tauranga, Capfc. Bolger, has arrived in harbour this afternoon from the Bay of Islands, bringing a cargo of produce and a number of passengers.

COMMERCIAL.

EVENING- STAR OFFICE,

Wednesday afternoon.

The sale at Or. Sibbin's auction mart to-day was largely attended, and the bidding was spirited. The furniture advertised was all sold at high prices. Maize fetched sixpence per bushel above last week's returns.

BIRTHS.

Aickin.—On May 8, at her residence, Great North Eoad, the wife of George Aickin, Esq., C.E., of a son.

Browne.—On Saturday, May 7, at the Wairoa, Mrs. F. H. Browne, of a son.

CHIEF POST-OFFICE.

SHOETLAND-3TRETST. Mahs will close as under :— For Thames and Coromandel, this day, at 5.30 p.m., and to-morrow at 9.30 a.m. and 6.30 p.m.- For Napier, and the Southern Provinces, per 5.9. Lord Ashley, to-morrow, at 2 p.m. Late letters and telegrams for transmis sion from the Napier station, will be received till 2.30 p.m. . For Wangarei, &c, per s.s. Sampson, on Friday, the 13th inst., at 4.30 p.m. S. B. Bias, Chief Postmaster.

The Evening Star. WEDNESDAY, MAY 11, 1870.

We have recently, in a leading article, drawn attention to the great necessity for stretching a telegraph Avire to Manukau Heads and the Lighthouse ou Tiritiri. The insignificance of the expenditure as compared with the magnitude of the benefits to commerce from these small branch lines of tele graph, makes it appear strange that this should have been so long neglect ed ; but if anything were wanting to urge the pressing necessity of what we have advocated, it was supplied on Monday evening. The Phoebe had been detaine ! at Onehunga for some days past her time for starting, in order to receive the mails from the San Francisco mail boat. • At length, she was ordered to leave, and while steam ing out of the Bay on the west, under the shadow of the Manukau Heads, and within easy speaking distance, the Wonga Wonga was steaming into the entrance of our harbour under the eyes of the Lighthouse-keeper at Tiri tiri. Had Auckland been connected with these two entrances to her waters, as in any other colony she would long ago have been, a few hours further delay would have given the Phoebe the Southern share of trans-pacific mails ; and amid satisfaction universal through outNewZealand.thesuccess of the new mail route would have been confirmed with eclat. As it is, there will be grumbling and discontent, and people South will say they have had but a foretaste of Auckland as the port of call. In this matter what is every body's business is nobody's business, and while such a small thing as this would go far to allaying needless irri tation, our people, our merchants, and our Chamber of Commerce say," peace, peace, when there is no peace."

BISHOP COWIE'S LECTURE.

The first of the very interesting series of lectures in connection with the Young Men's Christian A ssociation. will be de livered in the Symonds-street Music Hall, on Friday evening. It augurs well for the success of the series to find that the gentlemen under whose auspices these lectures are presented have reason to believe their rooms too small for the attendance on the first night; and we have no doubt that the position, cha racter, ability, and popularity of the Right Reverend Bishop of Auckland, warrant them in the alteration of their arrange ments. The subject, itself, a residence of some months in one of the most pecu liar spots of earth, away up among the solitudes of the Himalayas does not re quire adventitious aids to make it interest ing ; but it is satisfactory to know that his Excellency the Governor and his Honor the Superintendent have expressed their intention of being present, and giving the benefit of their sympathies to the noble aims of the Young Men's Christian Association.

We have to announce ilie return, by the Lord Ashley, this morning, of the Volunteers who represented the citizen soldiers of our province at the late inter provincial rifle contest. We acknowledge that our representatives have very fairly represented us in the various events, and though, owing to certain disabilities under which they have laboured, they have not brought us home the highest prizes, their prowess has been very creditable indeed, one of them (Mr. Hazard) having gained three firsts, and other two (Messrs. Boardman and Soall) having taken each a second prize. We trust that they will inform their brethren in arms as to the points on which, improvements may be effected ; and above all that their return will be the signal for an energetic move ment for the immediate establishment of a convenient and well appointed rifle range at the base of Mount >"den. We have no hesitation that it will be them selves alone the Volunteers will have to blame, if that is not effected. \ proper representation of the case in the proper quarter, and backed by the expression of the general feelings of the members, can not but succeed. Will no one initiate the movement ?

We are pleased to learn, from the columns of a morning contemporary, that the King of Honolulu has taken such an in terest in the new mail route, and that that Kingdom will contribute 24,000 dollars subsidy. What with the aid expected in the form of subsidy from the Queen of London, the President of Washington, and the Governors of the various colonies of Melbourne, Sydney, and Auckland, the new scheme cannot be anything but a financial success.

In Monday's issue we stated that a movement was on foot to tender Mr. W. H. Newton a complimentary benefit, and we are glad to hear that the movement is still afloat, for we learn that at a private meeting, held last evening, of gentlemen interested in the matter, it was resolved to get up a benefit for that gentleman during the next week.

We learn that by the next steamer from the South to the Manukau, the Carandini family are expected, together with Mr. Walter Sherwin, and will give a series of concerts at the new City Hall, Queen street. This talented family have not met with such success South as their abilities deserved, but as they are well known favourites in Auckland, we are sure they will meet with a hearty reception here.

The Auckland Garrick Club held a meeting last evening, when a largo num ber of members were present. The rules of the Club were adopted, and ordered to be printed. The pieces selected for the next performance were, the fine comedy of " Broken Toys," and the capital farce of " IViy Wife's Maid." The charity to whicli the proceeds of the next perform ance will be devoted was not decided upon, but would be so at the next meet ing, to be held next Tuesday.

There was but a poor attendance at the Prince of Wales Theatre last night. "The Mulatto Slave," and " The Maid and the Magpie" were again produced, and passed off very well. ~I?o-night Mrs. Hill (who has recovered from her late indisposition) will make her re-appearance as Eily O'Connor, in " The Colleen Bawn," the drama to be followed by the burlesque of " The Maid and the Magpie." "We hope to see a better hou3o to-night, for really the continual novelties placed on the stage by the spirited manager deserve to be recognised by the Auckland playgoers.

In the Police Court to-day our city appeared in its most moral aspect. There was but one man up for drunkenness, and, as Paddy says, he did not appear. One stood charged with cruelty to a horse, but the prosecutor is on his way to England; and the only ether culprit, who had been talking " bad French" to his superior in command, expressed panitence, and was forgiven. Whether it arises from the change of weather, or the arrival of the San Francisco mail, our moral health is much improved.

SUPREME COURT. This Day.

(Before His Honor Sir GK A. Arney, Esq. Chief Justice.)

His Honor sat in banco and transacted the following business : —

- On the motion of Mr. MacCormick, the case of Cains v. Cains was adjourned, as it is likely to be settled.

In the case of Cadell v. O'Keeffe, a motion to make absolute a rule to enter a nonsuit was further adjourned to next Court-day.

On the motion of Mr. Hesketh, Mr. John White was adjudged a bankrupt. The Court rose at 2 o'clock.

POLICE COURT.—Wednesday.

(Before J. Naughton, Esq , J.P.) DBTTNKENNESS. John Moyles, charged with this offence, and not appearing, forfeited bail. CBTJELTY TO ANIMAIS. Luke O'Brien was charged by George M'Caslan with a breach of the Municipal Police Act of 1866, by having, on the 15th December, 1869, been guilty of cruelly mal treating a horse at Auckland, the property pf his employer. The informant appearing,. stated that the principal witness had gone to England, so that there was no evidence adduced. Case dismissed. PEOTOKING liANGTTAGE. James Hill was charged by William David son with having used provoking language towards him on board tho ship Cantero, on the 10th May. Mr. Bennett appeared for.the defendant, and after consultation with defendant ■ and prosecutor, stated that as the defendant had expressed great regret for what had occurred, and promised to never repeat the offence, Captain Davidson desired'to withdraw the charge. Case dismissed accordingly. The Court then rose.

ARRIVAL OF THE S.S. 'LORD ASHLEY.'

* LAT E E SOUTHERN TELEGRAMS.

GREAT FIRE AT WELLING-TON. DEPASTURE OP TH E • TARANAKI,' FOR THE SOUTH. COLONIAL RIFLE MATCHES.— NORTH V. .SOUTH. MR. ROLLESTON, SUPERIN TENDENT OP CANTERBURY. EIRE AT BLENHEIM. DEPARTURE OF THE CHAL LENGER, FOR AUSTRALIA. NAPIER, May 8. The p.s. Comcrang, from Auckland, arrived here on the sth instant. May 1. The St. Kilda arrived from Poverty Bay with information that To Kooli is in the Valley at the head of Waioeka Gorge ; and letters via Taupo, from Mair and Preece, con firm this. Kopata, with 350 men, lias started from Poverty Bay alter Te Kooli. A scouting parly, under Captain Preece, in the Uriwera country, captured three horses and saddles. The riders escaped into the bush, Tamihana Teketeke, who killed Hartnelt on leaving the Chatham Islands, was killed at Opapa. The St. Kilda left with Mr. Locke for Poverty Bay, Opotiki, and Tauranga, this morning. To the Litter place she conveys two telegraphists, with materials for proceed ing with the telegraph lino. Humour stales that Colonel St. John has been directed to form an expedition to act in conjunction with Ropata, Mair, and Preece. WELLINGTON, May 2. The Taranaki made a very successful trial trip on Saturday ; a lai'ge party was enter tained on board. The polling for the Canterbury superin teudency took place to-day. It gave Mr. Uollestou a majority of about 500 in the town. Mr. Carrington has been elected for Omata by a majority of seven over Carthew. Both are supporters of the ministry. H.M.S. Challenger sails for Australia to morrow. May 3- Arrived, the Gloucester, Croot, 105 days from London. The Taranaki, manned by Wellington officers and crew, leaves for Dunedin to morow. She cannot get a passenger certi ficate until her keel has been examined. The Wellington is receiving fan overhoul. Mr Rolleston's majority gives great satis fatcion here. May 5, IS7O. A fire took place in Cuba-street on Tues day evening. It commenced in the dwelling house of a man named Light, which was burnt, and nothing in it saved. Light and his family were absent at the time. The adjoining houses were more or less injured. The premises of Mr. Baillie,. photographer, were emptied of their contents, the studio only was destroyed, the other part of the building being saved. An unfinished house, the property of Mr. Dickson, cordial manu facturer, was a goon deal charred. Light's house was insured in the JN orthern Insurance Company for £200, and in the New Zealand for £100. It is supposed that, the amounts insured are greatly in excess of the value of the building, but the policies are vitiated through neither Company having been informed of the existence of the other policy. An inquest into the cause of the tire com menced to-day v^and was adjourned till Wednesday next. The rifle representatives returned to-day. The Taranaki steamed for Otago yestei* day. Mr. Rolleston has been returned Superin tendent of Canterbury by an immense majority. • % Great dissatisfaction is expressed at the delay in the Governor's reply regarding Tricker's case. The Westland Comity Council has been opened. It is complained that the revenue is not ecp-ial to the estimate. Colonel Moule has been appointed to the command of the Tauranga and Opotiki militia districts. PATE A, May 2. The election for Omata has resulted in- the return of Mr. Carrigan, by a majority of seven. Both candidates stated at the nomi nation that they were strong supporters of the Ministry. HOKITIKA, May 5. The County Council met to-day, at noon. The speech stated that a County Waste Lands Bill, and that the mining rules and regulations would be revised. It was a matter of complaint that the revenue was not keeping up to the expectations formed. The care of lunatics by the Colonial Government in a central asylum was adsrocated. Entering into contracts on the deferred payment system was not approved of, and objected to as falacious. BLENHEIM, May 5 Coleman's Flax Mill has been destroyed by fire. It was burnt down during dinner. The supposed cause is a spark of from the engine having lodged in the roof, and smoul deied for a time. The engine was the only thing saved. CHRISTCHURCH May 2 The poll closed to day with a majority ior Mr Rolleston in the city and suburbs of 500. Returns from country districts not come in. R-olleston's election considered certain. Dunedin, April 4. The South escort brings 4,800 ounces.

The Provincial Council has affirmed by a resolution, the desirability of a protective duty on grain and flour for revenue purposes Sailed at two o'clock, Lord Ashley with the volunteer representatives. On leaving port the Naval Brigade fired a salute, and the ships dipped their ensigns. Sailed at 4 p.m., the Rangitoto and Jessie Readman, for Lyttelton. The recent crushings at Cromwell are con sidered unsatisfactory by the claim holders. Better were anticipated, and the holders are dispirited in consequence. Mr. Fox delivers a lecture on Temperance on Friday. The concluding match of the Volunteer Prize Firing took place yesterday, and, although this was not one taking a Govern ment prize, it was looked forward to by those who had gained the honour of shoot ing in it with very much interest. The fact of the two prizes being given by the citizens of Dunedin, as a tribute to the skill of the Colonial marksmen, could not but invest the match with a pleasing feature, and not only did the Volun teers regard it so, but the public also, who looked upon it as, to a certain extent, their match, did likewise. It is gratifying to know that the shooting made in this match was deserving of the highest commendation, the top scorers doing very well indeed ; but the South Island men showing their superior skill, as we may say, without being charged with making invidious comparisons, they have generally done throughout the meeting. The ranges were 300, 400, and 500 yards ; five shots at each; maximum points, 60. The shooting of Paton. and Grant was deserving of the highest praise, and it was only by the splendid score made at the long range the formed overlapped the latter, Grant being four a-head ut the close of the second range. Paton having made no fewer than eight bulls-eyes in succession, five of which were at the 500 yards range. The following is the score :— South Island. 300 400 500 Tl. Paton 23343 32444 44444-52 Grant 34444 33344 32420—47 Goldie 42334 34233 03334—44 Wilson 33343 44323 33302—44 Treseder ... 34434 44434 00240—43 Smith 33424 33432 33320—42 Wearing ... 42333 33442 20403-40 Buchanan ... 2442r 42330 44302—37 Henderson ... 42344 00334 03222—36 Gully 33224 03330 02202—29 414 NoETir Island. Small 34343 32332 34430—44 Hazard 23333 43343 33033—43 McKcnzie ... 33433 32223 33332—42 Halse 43344 43423 20033—42 Boardman ... 22334 34322 34302-40 Batham ... 34244 03443 20302—38 Ronouf 43343 24442 20030—38 Dick 32444 30234 3r004 36 Maddison ... 34343 3402u 03420—35 Kirby 24334 24332 02082—34 392 Paton, therefore, the highest scorer on the winning side, won the first prize, the gold watch and chain, made by Mr. Hislop, Princes-street, and valued at £35, with 52 points, and Small, (Auckland,) the highest scorer on the losing side, the gold pencil case, valued at £7.

ARRIVAL OF THE S. S. 'KEERA.'

THE P.S. 'CHARLES EDWARDS '

MIS SIN a.

DESTRUCTIVE FIRE AT

O X E H U.

WANGAN"UI, May 7. The steamer Charles Edwards is missing. She left "West-port for Ilokitika on Tuesday, and lias not since been heard of. Great fears are entertained of her safety. The s.s. John Perm last for the Buller on the sth, making an intermediate trip before retnrning to Auckland. Tho Wanganui Chronicle of the 7Ui instant says : —" We regret to learn that the flax mill recently erected by Major Turner was totall ydestroyed by lire last Wednesday, the damage being estimated at over £600. The building and contents were not insured. The contents consisted of six tons of dressed flax, and cix lons of tow ready for scutching. The origin-pf the five is thus explained: On Wednesday- afternoon a 'man in liquor fell asleep on a. bundle of tow with his pipe lighted. UpoiV waking he found that fire had broken out, ihjd immediately attempted to carry the.tow outride. This he was unable to do owing to the intd.use heat, and the fire spreading the kcrosine wmvps. burst and en veloped the -whole buildingihi flames. Owing to the combustible nature oV the articles in the premises nothing whateverXcould be saved. The fire did, not, however,- reach the water wheel.' The men on the premisesNhave unani mously offered >to assist Major \jTurner in erecting a new building, and we hotoe to see this first-class mill again at work ere l«fg-

THE VOLUNTEERS.

A iabgeiy attended meeting of the .nieiuJbe^g of No. 3 Company A. E. V. was held on Mon\ day evening, at the Alexandra Hotel, Parnell, for the purpose of electing officers, and other business. Ensign O'Connell was unanimously elected Lieutenant; Colour-Sergesliit Scottev was elected Ensign; Sergeant A. MeOonnell was elected Colour-Sergeant; Corporal Osbqrno was elected Sergeant; and Private Edgerby was elected Corporal. " After the election of oflicers, some discussion took place on the question of increasing the strength of the company, and it was resolved that ten addi tional members should be obtained, if possible, and be provided with uniforms out of the company's funds. A long discussion also took place upon tho q\iestion of the continued absence of Major Heaphy (Captain of No. & Company) at Wellington ; and it seemed to be the opinion of many of the members that he ought to be called upon to resign his posi tion as Captain of the Company.

ALBERT STREET CONGREGA TIONAL CHAPEL.

The anniversary soiree in connection withtb above Chapel took place last evening, and wa highly successful. About three hundred nor sons sat down to tea in the Chapel, which, wa very tastefully decorated with evergreens and flags, the latter kindly lent for the occasion b Captain Lyle, of the ship Inflexible. Afte tea the chair was taken by the Eev. Warlow Davies, and addresses were delivered by W L. Eees, Esq.; the Key. Dr. Wallis, and J Q Firth, Esq. The annual report and balance." sheet were read and adopted.

CAPSIZE IN KAWHIA HARBOUR.

FOUR PERSONS DKOWJSED. On Wednesday last a melancholy accident occurred near ltaglan. A canoe was crossiuw Kawhia Harbour, containing two half-caste's and three natives, when by some means it capsized. One of the natives succeeded in swimming ashore, but the rest of the party were drowned. One of the half-castes was tho daughter of Mr. Barrett, formerly of Itaglan. One of the bodies has since come ashore.

FASHIONS FOR MARCH.

We find the costume dresses are more than ever in request. They are sometimes made too short ; the proper length should be just suffi. cient to escape the ground, so that in dry weather the dresses should not get soiled at the bottom. In wet weather these costumes require looping or drawing up in some way. Nearly all are composed of two skirts, or the double skirt is so imitated by a trimming. The latter is, perhaps, the most desirable for small figures, yet it scarcely produces the stylish effect of the draped or couffante upper skirt. This, however, may be managed in another way. Cut all the breadths of the skirt, ex cepting the front breadth, from eight to twelve inches longer than the required length of the skirt ; join the side seams to within rather more than a quarter of a yard of the waist; the back breadth requires an inch or two more. The remainder must be gathered and drawn up to the length needed. The other breadths between the back arid side are seen the whole Jength without gathering, and thus produces the puffings. The sash should also he made couffante, so as to finish off the back of the dress. The short paletot, opened up the back to the waist, and often also under the arms, is that most used for the costume. Instead of the paletot the casaque tunic is sometimes worn, forming a second skirt, looped up by bows of velvet. Also the casaqne, or body with casaques, the latter particularly adopted by young ladies. Many costumes arc made of two shades —such as bottle and myrtle green, dark, and light brown, violet and amethyst. It is said that a large open sleeve will be ■worn with these dresses in the spring, but at present the tight sleeve prevails. .Evening dresses are most frequently made with two skirts, the under skirt round, and trimmed apron fashion j the upper opened in front and trained. They are often of different materials and colours; for instance, a skirt of lilac taffetas under a train of velvet of a deeper shade, or of two shades of green, or of golden brown under a dart brown, &c., Lace, black oi- white, is almost always the trimming for these toilettes. Some times, besides trimming the body, a wide lace falls from the waist, forming a basque, or it may be placed in wide revers up the side of the train. The sleeves are half long, formed of one or more puffiings, and completed by a deep frill of lace. For balls, no dresses are more elegant than those mnde of tulle and crape ; the mingling of these materials produces a charm ing effect. The upper part of the skirt may be entirely covered ■ with puffings, and the lower part with flounces ; or the apron .only composed of tulle bouillous, separated by ruches of crape, and all the train of large bouillous surrounded with crape flounces. Bouquets and wreaths .of roses, pomegranate blossom, geraniums, &c., are also used to orna ment these skirts. The crape of flounces may be edged or scalloped with satin ribbon or 'narrow marabout fringes, or ruches of pink taffetas are mixed with the bouillounes. These robes are usually worn with a satin petticoat. Silk skirts ; covered with flotmces alternately pink and white, maize and white, green and white, &c, are very pretty, especially if a tunic of black or white lace is worn over them. The bodies are quite square or round, having a lace or plaited tucker ; and a ruche, a frill, a puffing, or a lace is placed round the top, and covers the sleeve. Although round waists and sashes are still in favour, bodies with points are not less so. Basques in various styles are worn with ball-dresses —for instance, a satin body, with a gauze berthe, with scalloped basques falling over a gauze skirt, trimmed with rouleaux of satin.— European Mail, March 10.

PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT GAZETTE.

A Provikcial Government Gazette was pub lished yesterday, by which gold mining leases are granted to Thomas Macffnrlahe for the Lucky Hit, .and William Soufcer for the Ade laide. Notice is given of intention of grant ing a lease to P. O'Neill aud others of the Young Republic. Leases arc refused to the Hastings, Somerset, City of Salisbury, Cloth of G-oJd, Alexander McTavish, W. Finnimore, Charles Workman, Giant's Cause way, J. McFariand, Prince Arthur, Snowden, Amazon, City of London, Excelsior, North Island, Warrior, S. R Clark and J. Earl, and Herald. The following applications have been abandoned:—Great Mogul, Newfoundland, and Hero. The Dalmorton is abandoned and open for occupation. The following leases liave been cancelled :—F ranklin, Australian Penrith, Proof Positive Extended JSp. A .Fiory Cross and Great Victoria, Ohio} lent \ian, HazoldclJ, Pride of Karata Extern, EkC. Jordan, W. Bishop and others, ~9 '&>. WiAnganui, and Surprise. The VA^* 1 llijTflWny Trustees are gazetted. Wv ;ffl • Good\is appointed collector for Armimj district. tt»Olr-■ J- Sullivan ferryman at Waiter* Alarge number of Crown grantß are notified as rendy for delivery.

PAENELIt Election.—Mr.E. G. Wood , I addressed tY»e electors of PnriieU last even ing, as a camdidate for tlic se::t iv the House of.Eeptfesentatives vacated l.ytho 'resignation ofSMnjor . Heapliy. it is a ( " very complete Exposition of Jgonerni colo nial policy.- Slome geni]oiii«n, lri;iicrlo , opposed to Mi\- Wood, ilescrilv t his speech as " fraW- ami jnianly," 'and pro-

THE EVENING STAK, MAY 11,. 1870.



CIRCULAR SAW LINE OF STEAMERS. FOR NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTEL TON, AKAROA, OTAGO, AND THE BLUFF. THE s.s. 'LORD ASHLEY,' from Queen street Wharf, TO-MORROW (Thurs day), at 3 p.m. For freight or passage, apply to HENDERSON & MACFARLANE. FOR WANGANUI DIRECT. ■^L JL. f I S-S. 'KEERA,' J. Bain, Commander, will leave the Wharf, Onehunga, at 3 p.m. TO-MORROW (Thurs day). For freight or passage apply to J. S. MACFARLANE, Agent.



DFATH OF CAPTAIN CALDER. The shipping at the Queen-street Wharf to-day, with colours half-mast high, told in their language of mourning that one esteemed and respected had passed away. Captain CaMer, of the Island City, had arrived in L it vessel from Queensland a few days ago, ;;tice which time he has been residing a( Captain Johnston's, in Emily Place. A\ iiough ailing, it was not sus pected tlia: he was in any danger, and his death t is morning was so unexpected as to be a'most sudden.'The deceased gentleman had very recently lost his wife by death, n d three orphan children have now been left to mourn their bereave ment. Cn, tain Calder was universally liked ; he was a man whom to know was to esteem, aid the announcement in the city of his ieath this morning lias pro duced a g< neral feeling of sincere sorrow. xzaatmaausaav.' imwi m ■ i—li^——^——— The s.s. Ijord Ashloy will leave the wharf for 3 lapicr nnd Southern ports at three p.m. to-morrow. The s.s. Keera will leave < uehunga at the same time for Wangnnui direct.