LATEST THAMES NEWS.

[FROM THIS DAY'S ' 'ADVERTISER.'^

THE GOLDFIELDS REWARD. ■yVE are able to announce, on good informa tion^ the resuit of the examination of the Gtoldfield* Reward Commissioners into the claims laid before them- To Taipara has been awarded £250 jto Hstmiora, £150; to Parateue, £150; and to the Messrs. Ring, £200 —in all £750. This would appear to be the whole sum recommended by the Commis sioners to be granted out of the £5,000 voted. ]Hr. Q-rove, we are informed, has protested against the above decision, although on wtat ground we are not aware. The report of the Commissioners has been submitted to tho Superintendent, and Mr. Grove's protest.

We are glad to be able to announce that his Honor the Superintendent has agreed to allow the Mining Board to secure clerical assistance, to the amount of £20 or £30. Mr. Grove, chairman of the Mining Board, waited upon his Honor on business connected with the Board, and obtained the above accommo dation for the Board. His Honor also agreed to give tbo services of a revising bartister whenever the Board have completed the by laws. We are quite sure the miners will be glad to learn that his Honor is disposed to' deal in a fair and straightforward way with the Mining Board, and' not to take the advice of men who would faiii seethe Superintendent at enmity with the members.

, i; A meeting of the committee of the proposed Mechanics' Institute was held last evening at Mr. Rowe's rooms, Brown-street. There were presents —Mr. Rowe (in the chair), Dr. Fox, Messrs. Ranwoll, Bagnall, Bain, Souter, J. Jackson, and J. P. Jones. A subscription of £5 53. was received from Dr. Fox, and of £1 Is. from Mr. Renshaw. Several lists were handed in of those who had become half yearly or quarterly members, amounting in all to 129. '

The brethren of the "mystic tie" mus tered in large numbers yesterday at the St. George's Hall, Pollen-street (Messrs. Cruick shank and Co.'s bonded store), for the purpose of inaugurating a Masonic Lodge at the Thames, under the " Irish Constitution," to be called the " Lodge of Light." The lurge hall was beautifully decorated. At the time of the installation there were about thirty-six visiting brethren from other lodges present, amongst whom were : —lrish Constitution: G. P. Pierce, P. G.M. ; Dr. J. H. Hooper, D.P.G.M. ; C Porter, P.G.T. ; A. Brock, W.M. Scotch Constitution :A. Beveridge, D.P.G.M.; Stephenson, P.M. ; English Constitution : A. McMath, W.M. Rev. Haywood, Chaplain Lodge Waitemata, and several other important officers.

The Brethren, heaved. by. a band, ma.vch.ed in procession to the St. George's Church; The procession was a very large one, and was accompanied by a concourse of people. The church was crowded, and the fine choir per formed the chants and psalms in splendid style, brother Oughfcm leading on the organ. Divine service was conducted by tho Revs. V. Lush and — Haywoori, and afc the conclusion the Rev. R. Kidd preached an eloquent and appropriate sermon on " Light," which was listened lo with great attention. After the sermon a collection was made in aii of the funds of the Thames Hospital. This, we learn, amounted to £6 16s. Bd. The brethren, under their officers, and again headed by the band then marched in procession to the St. George's Hall, where they dispersed to get ready for the banquet. The entertainment was provided by Host Curtis, of the Pacific Hotel, and was of a most recherche character, and on a liberal sole. Brother W. Davis, of the Pacific tables, su perintended the cuisine, which comprised all the delicacies of the season, and reflected great credit upon his catering About 40 brethren sat down to supper, and sfter full justice had been done to the viands, Brother It.WM. took fc'.e chair, and a number of toasts were proposed. The proceedings terminated at a seasonable hour, after a very pleasant evening, when "Each gad aff their several way, Resolved to meet some ither clay."

ONEHUNGA.

In the Kesident Magistrate's Court, on "Wed nesdaj, 27th April, bofore Captain Symonds E.M., the following cases were heard : — DISOHDEKLY CONDUCT. Gk B. Leray was charged with disorderly conduct at Howick. The constable de posed that he took prisoner into custody. He was annoying travellers by whistling in their fac«s; he did not seem drunk, but he did not appear to be right in his mind; prisoner had deeds and a, considerable quantity of property on his person. The Court dismissed the prisoner with an admonition. CIVIL CASES. North wood v. Carey.—Claim 10a. for wages. The plaintiff's mother appeared and said that her daughter was the party claiming her wages ; since leaving her situation she had married and gone to the Kaipara. The mo ther having no written authority to sue, plaintiff was non-suited. Hodgson v. Robb.—Claim 10s. for dama ges done by ducks. J. Hodgson stated that he had a crop of oats, in a paddock, defend ant's ducks were often in tho crop and did a great amount of damage ; he had repeatedly warned defendant, and offered to buy the ducks. —Jacob Wright valued the damage done at forty shillings, and the porportion of damage claimed of defendant was a balance, the owner of some fowls having paid thirty shillings.—For the defence, J. Hastie deposed that the whole damage done was about fifteen shillings.—J. A. Stewart gave a similar valuation.—The plaintiff having nlready received thirty shillings from one party, the Court give judgment for ss. and costs.

Leonard v. Young. — Claim £27 Is., balan^o of account. —There being no appear ance/:" defendant, plaintiff prored his case, fc? >the Court gave judgment by default with c«*ts.

Avery and Grimes v. Vercoo. —Claim for wages, £1 16s. 3d.—Plaintiffs stated that they made an agreement to do some ditching for defendant at ss ; per chain. We completed eleven chains and a half. When we came to some hard stuff we asked for a higher rate, and he refused to pay us for what we had done.—Mr. Tercoe, deposed that plaintiffs engaged to complete a ditch a certain length to a junction with another ditch, giving a fall of thirty inches at the junction. The men left off, complaining they could not Hiuke wages As they did not complete the con tract, I refused to pay them. When they

applied for more wages, I !old tl.ein I would meet them if I could. They loft the work on Monday, and I subsequently put" on o.'licr men at Bs. per chain.—Mr. Scott an adjoining farmei', corroborated ?>lr. Yercoe's avidence. — Plaintiffs were nonsuited with costs.

THE ENGLISH MAIL.

Princh! AitTnim m America. —The New York papers Lave been full of the proceedings in connection with Prince Arthur's yisifc. We take the following extracts from the account which appeared in the Tribune :—Boys with fiddles and harp played the choicest selections, while the younger ones went about soliciting pennies. Negroes, Irishmen, clerks, -washer women, well-dressed women of doubtful reputation, and politicians of both »exe3 asked questions of any one who was willing or able to give the least information concerning the Royal party. The hack-drivers were | par ticularly loquacious, and they improved every opportunity to talk and joke. " What is the meaning of all this ?" exclaimed a new comer. " Tho Prince from Canada is over to the hotel." "The Prince of Canada ! who is he— some big feller, eh ?" " Prince Arthur from England, sir." "Oh, no! yes, yes! Prince Arthur—a very nice man, I suppose ; some gineral, is he not ?" " No, the son of Queen Vie—." "Oh, yes, I know him; he ttas 'round here before the war. Right nice chap he was, wasn't he ?" The seedy individual addressed sucked a straw, and abstractedly gazed at the windows, occasionally con descending to answer questions, when they were not too deep for his whisky-soaked brain. Reporters darted up - the stone steps, and, with their characteristic modesty approached the desk. A young person who was said to represent a provincial paper, seemed determined to interview the Prince at all hazards. He button-holed the proprietor, who listened patiently to his questioning. Information was freely imparted, but the host distinctly gave the young man to understand that his services as porter were not needed while the Prince was his guest. Just then the luggage was brought in, whereupon the • reporter aforesaid took his stand by the door and commenced taking an inventory of the f royal baggage. First, there were three black | tin boxes, then a bundle of silk umbrellas with ' paragon frames. Here the proprietor came up, and again the countryman ventured a seductive smile. A lackey in a long drab coat approached, and the reporter photo graphed him on the spot. Then more bag gage was brought in, and the reporter did not fail to note the splendid material of the sole leather trunks. There were hat-boxes of every size and shape. The cocked hats were stowed away in triangular cases, while the numerous shawls and blankets were visible among the scores of packages. When the luggage was properly numbered, the person with a drab coat and wooden spine managed to stoop low enough to reach the handles of a 50 dollar valise and carry it up to his Highness's cham ber. Here another reporter arrived, and for tho seventeenth time the landlord was obliged to " take the stand." Those who have never been present at a cross-examination between a reporter and his victim should attentively read the following .- —Question : What tima did he arrive ? Answer :At one o'clock. Did you receive him ? Yes, sir. Where ? Yonder, on the pavement. What did he say ? What do you say ? (By this time the victim wiped hia face.) What wei'e your first iinpres sions on taking the royal hand ? Did Minister Thornton lead the way ? How many are there if the party ? When will! he Prince leave the city ? Will he visit Central Park ? You gave him your best parlour, did you not ? I sup pose you engaged a squad of French cooks for this occasion V Say, look here, you want a good notice ? You Bhall have it. I will give you a quarter of a column. And the editors, I know, will speak of your noble generosity. I have it. You let me act as porter; I can carry baggage and answer the bell. My uncle had an hotel in Milwaukie. I will give you 50 dols., a puff, and the promise of an editorial, if you will grant me this slight favour. Answer : My dear sir, I cannot possibly do it. The idea is a good, one, and I think you would carry out the programme splendidly; but I cannot think of it. I will aid you in anything else if I can. Question: Who said-grace at the table ? Did the Prince have a goldnapkin ring ? Did he put salt in his soup ? Who was the master of the ceremonies ? What is the name of your head waiter ? Does the Prince chew tobacco? How many courses ? Hero the poor man was sent for by the clerk, and while he was gone the reporter sharpened his pencils and stood waiting for hii victim to return.—Prince Arthur returned to New York from Washington on February 1. He visited the public institutions, and was privately entertained by Mr. Belmont, Mr. Morton, Mr. Stewart, and'other prominent citizons. The press generally remarked that his Royal Highness was acchieving great personal popularity. On Feb. 3 he accom panied (3-eneral M'Dowell on a visit to the fortifications of New York harbour. The forts raised and saluted the British flag, the military bands at the same time playing " Q-od save the Queen." Pitfall 3at the Admiralty.—We are told (the United States Service Gazette says), and have reason to believe truly told, that a detective system has been adopted at the Admiralty. It.is said, and we believe it, that the words of the personal confabulation of bargaining with the heads of some department re taken down for',t[ie..benefit of the head' and the detectives in general are reaping no jad harvests out of the Navy Estima'es. We ordially hope that the tfirst detective detected will be used as "in that case is made and provided," as pumps are always available.

THE EVENING STAR, APJBIL 28,1870.



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TO READER G. WOOD, ESQ. SIR,— We, the undersigned, understanding: that a VACANCY has occurred iv the! Representation of Parnell, in the Honsc of] Representatives, beg to request that you will ulluw yourself to be placed in NOMINATION as I lie MEMBER for that District, and we undertake to use our best endeavours to secure your return. —Yours obediently, J. G. Firth G. P. Kissling Fn.dk. bing J. B. Strange ivii-lid. Koala J. W. Robinson ]■:. Whit-on Kcub'en 'Klley Walter Graham John-.F. Kussell Chark^ Alexander John Allender W. 0 .Wilson Mark Bawlings R. IT. Stevenson George Fras:'r Walter Ewen Thomas Waters Stephen E. Hughes William Hale W. A it ken ' John Pec Henry Probert George Smith Thos. M. King .Robert Menzies, jun. W. H. Davies T. Warner H. M. Morton Chas. D. Thomson Andrew Beveridge John Home W. Henry Fleming John Davis James Halyday Henry Pierce F. W. Stevens John Brown W. Morriu Benjamin Johnson Henry Gilbert . ■ George Hay ter , •. :■ James Watt • J. Winks Benjamin'Bullen Joseph Symqns J. S. Booker . '."' ' Daniel Powell J. W. Diddams A . Kirkwood W. H. Steel Henry Richards P. Gorman , John Brown Frederick Archard Charles Meachaiu E. Waynibuth ' Frederick Sherwin T. S. Weston Pearson Gardiner Geo. Alderton William Hume C. J. Taylor ' . , W. Speakman F. W. Wright John Pearce. 8. Keinpthorne Thomas Keir Robert Hale . H. Hanson Turton C. K. Roskruge Thomas Lynch Robert Brown John Fitt John S. Jjepine R. Church . :••'■' Thomas Cross TO THE GENTLEMEN SIGNING THE REQUISITION. /^ ENTLEMEN,—In compliance with your \JT request, I have the honor to offer myself a CANDIDATE to represent the Electoral District of Parnell in the General Assembly. Your obedient servant, . READER WOOD. Auckland, April 26, 1870. IMPROVEMENTS IN FRANELYN ROAD. City Board of Commissioners' Office, Auckland, 27th April, 1870. mENDERS will be RECEIVED at the _L office of the City Board of Commissioners, until 11 o'clock a.m., on MONDAY, the 2nd May, 1870, for Works Required by the Dedwood Highway Board, in Franklyn Road. Specifications cau be seen at the office of the City Board, in Canada Buildings. By order of the Dedwood Highway Board. I. W. HARROP, Secretary ANCHOR HOTEL LIVEUY AND BAIT STABLES, Q U E E H-'S T RE E T. A. FBAS Ell BEGS to inform his Friends and the Public generally, that in connection with the above, he has for Hire, OPEN AND CLOSED CARRIAGES, SINGLE & DOUBLE-SEATED BUGGIES, SADDLE HORSE 3, &c, And hopes by strict attention to business, with civility and moderate charges, to merit a share of Public Patronage. April 28,1870. VICTORIA HOTEL, Victoria-street. I THE Undersigned, have much pleasure , in informing my friends and the public at large, that I have taken the above Hotel, in Victoria-street. JOHN MENZIES, Proprietor, :■ Late of City Club Hotel, Shortland-street. . SCOTIA HOTE L, HOBSON-STREET. JH. PIKE, lafce of the Mauku, begs toin a form his friends and the public that he has taken the above Hotel, and trusts that by keeping the best of liquors, &c, to merit a fair share of their support. • •■ - Travellers arriving by steamers can be ac commodatrd with either single or double beds. Moderate charge. J. H. PIKE, Proprietor. January 8,1870. ANCHOR HOTEL, j QUEEN-STREET, FUNCTION of Wakefield-streeh, Upper Queen-street, and Grey-street. F. WILLIAMS, Proprietor. . COTTAGE O.!P CONTENT, j VICTORIA STREET. FIRS-CLASS Accommodation for travellers. Wines, Spirits, and Ales of the best brands. Stabling for over forty horses., • ■ W. JEFFERY, roprietor." :



TO-MOEEOW MOESIKG. UNDER PECULIAR CIRCUMSTANCES. The subscribers will sell, immediately before tbe Sale of Books, AYERY SUPERIOR GoL.l Hunting Geneva WATCH with Gold Albert. Ladies' Gold Chain (chaste). SAMUEL COCHttANK & SON, Auctioneers. FRIDAY, APRIL 29. SELECT LIBRARY. The subscribers have befrtf favoured with in structions from C. Petschltje, Ji'sq., who is about to leave the colony, to sell at their rooms, Port-street, on Pridny 29 th inst., at 11 o'clock, ■■'' • . HIS VALUALE LIBRARY consisting of about "' '. 700 volumes English Works 150 volumes French Works 200 volumes German Works CO volumes in Classical and other'lan guages Most of the Books are handsomely bound in calf, half-calf, or cloth. CATALOGUES CAN BE HAD AT TILE MART. SAMDEL COCHBANE AND SON, Auctioneers.' SATURDAY, APRIL 30; GOLDEN CROWN G.M. CO.'S TAILINGS. The subscribers have received instructions to sell, at the Golden Crown Battery, on Saturday, 30th inst., at . ' 2 O'CLOCK, ABOUT 100 TONS TAILINGS, Now lying at the Company's yard. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. . MONDAY, MAY 2. BATTERY AND SITE. The subscribers have received instructions from the Mortgagees, to sell by public auction, at the Land Mart, Fort-street, on Monday, 2nd May next, at 12 o'clock,: THE FEARNAUGHT BATf ERY of 5 Stampers, with Portable Boiler and Fittings complete, and the Machine House also, the site upon which the Battery stands, at the head of the Waiotahi Creek, and the Water Right upon said creek. SAMUEL OOCif iiANE & SON, Auctioneers. FRIDAY, APRIL 29. • 0 A S H S -A L E. SEASONABLE DRAPERY. C.-AIiTHUE,.& SON Have received instructions to sell by auction, at their Mart, Queen stree', on Friday, 29th instant, at 12 o'clock noon, TO CLEAR CONSIGNMENTS, A QUANTITY of Seasonable DRAPERY, CLOTHING, &c. FRIDAY, APRIL 29. BY ORDEII OF THE MORTGAGE. ' C. ARTHUR & SON Have received instructions from the Mortga gee to sell by public auction, at their Mart, Queen-street, on Friday nest, tiro 29th instant, the following properties : — A LLOTMENT!3,: and Allotments 47, 49, J\_ 69, and 70, Parish of Paremoreino, County of Eden. Allotment 3. con tains 138, acres „ 47 „ 110 „ . : ,/ (49) „ . i 96 „ „ G9 „ 80 „ ,;' YO ■ fa'l 88' Fronting the Ararimu Creel. " : ~~~ ' / TUESDAY, MAY 10. FARMS AT WAIHRKE TO BK 50LD..,,,};; BI OEDER OF THE REGISTRAR OF THE SUPREME COURT. 0. ARTHUR 4 SON Have received instructions to sell by auction, at their Mart, Queen-street, on Tuesday, May 10, 1870, at 12 o'clock noon, by order of the Registrar of the Supreme Court, Qry^ ACRES of LAND, situated at Wai- O/4: heke Island, in the : Province of Auckland, being Allotmout No. 5, having a large sea frontage. Also, ■ • • 390 ACRES of LAND, situated near the above, bavin? a large frontage to Okatuiti Creek, and Putikt Bay, in the Island af Waiheke. ; ; : . , ; Terms at sale, •