SHIPPING.

PORT OF AUCKLAND.

ARRIVALS. Comcrang, p.s., T. Chrisp, from Bay of Islands. Leonidas, schooner, 79 tons, Norris, from Bay of Islands. ~, . , „ T r • Twilight, schooner, 55 tons, Meiklejohn, from Kai para.

DEPARTURES.

Storm Bird, s.s., Doile, for Southern Ports. Queen, schooner, 46 tons, Veale, for Greymouth.

The ship Timaru, which left London on the 20th August, is now 87 days at sea, and may be expected in harbour during the present month;

The s.s. Taranaki, from Southern ports, may be" expected in the Manukau to morrow or Friday. The s.s. Storm Bird left the Manukau this afternoon for Taranaki and .--'outhern ports. Passengers—Hon. J. Vogel, Mr. Commissioner Brannigan, Mr. Warmoll, Mr. C. Samuels, Mr. Chang, Mrs. Chang and infant, Mr. Pallite, Mr. James Bennett, Mr. J. Develin, Messrs. James Gornley, Honiss, George Scho ficld, Thomas McKenna, C. O. Blake, J. K. Boyle, A. Conoll, M. Bourke, R. L. Hesselten, Cha-i. Wiggins, John Fraser, Will am Boyle. The p.s. Oomerang arrived from the Bay of Islands this morning, bringing 30 bales wool, 10 bead cattle, Buckland ; 102 tons coal, Bay of Islands Coal Company. Passengers.— Messrs. Bristow, Mack, Lewis, Hardy, Johnson, Thomas, and Copping. The s.s. Wonga Wonga was passed off the North Cape at 7 p.m., on Monday. She was under all sail.

A lar<;e I opsail schooner was passed off the North Cape, by the schooner Twilight. rl he schooner Twilight arrived in harbour this morning from Kaipara, having left there on Monday, 7th inst. She left the Heads with a S.W. wind, which veered to N.W. and N.N.E. After rounding the Cape had S.S.E. winds to the Bay of Islands; since then N. winds. Cargo :— 3,000 feet timber, Brown Campbell & Co.; 2 tons gum, Must & Co.; 6 cases sundries.

COMMERCIAL.

Evening Star Office,

Wednesday afternoon

Mr. G. Sibbin sold by auction at his mart this morning, Sydney maize at from 4s Id to 4s 3d per bushel.

BIRTHS.

Dudley.—On Nov. 15, at St. Sepulchre's Parsonage, Mrs. Dudley, of a daughter. Nathan.—On Nov. 11, Mrs. H. Nathan, Vincent street, of a son. Palmer.—On Nov. 14, at Hall Farm, Whau, the wife of Mr. James Palmer, of a son.

POLICE COURT.

The following is the rota for attendance of Magistrates at thy Police Court for the week ending Saturday, November 19 : Thursday, November 17 : Messrs. R. F. Por ter and H. R. Sayce. Friday, November 18 : MeS3i*a. A. K. Taylor and D. B. Thornton. Saturday, November 19 : Messrs. H. H. Turton and James Williamson.

CHIEF POST-OFFICE.

Mails will close as under :—» For Thames, this day, at 5 p.m.; and to-morrow, at 9.30 a.m. and 5.30 p.m. For Whangarei, &s., per s s. Go-Ahead, to morrow, 17th inst. at 5 p.m., and per Sam son, on Friday, 18th inst., at 1.30 p.m. For Russell and Kawakawa, per p.s. Come rang, on Friday, 18th inst., at 1.30 p.m. For Wanganui, Westport. and Greymouth, per s.s. St. Kilda, on Saturday, 19th inst., at 1 p.m. Late letters and telegrams for transmission from the Wanganui Station will be received at this office till 1.30, and at Onehunga till 2 30 p.m. S. B. Biss, I Chief Postmaster.

The Evening Star. WEDNESDA Y, NOVEMBER 16, 1870.

The meeting of members of the Me chanics' Institute, to be held in the hall to-night, is one of the first im portance to the interests of that in stitution. Proposals have been made from the Council of the Auckland Branch of the New Zealand Institute for a union of interests by the two institutions. And the consideration of the proposal should be taken up in the broad and liberal spirit worthy of the members of a literary and scientific institute. There have been various schemes proposed for raising the Mechanics' Institute to a position of greater usefulness and popularity, but they are attended by so many impossible conditions as to be prac tically useless. There cannot be a doubt that it would be a fine thing to have a position in the main street, and a building worthy of the object and the position. But from whatever cause arising, the funds of the Insti tute show no indication that such a thing can be attained during the pre sent generation; and so much indiffer ence is manifested by the outside world towards the Institute in its pre sent state, that apparently no benefit would arise from an appeal to public sympathy. The only prospect before the Institute, apart from the proposal for union with the sister society, is a continuance in the present dis reputable locality, and a perpetuation of the unpopularity that seems to hang around it. As a newsroom for the casual accommodation of the lounger, the position in Chancery Lane or in Queen-street, if such were attainable, might be preferred, but for all the real objects which should be get before such an institution, the union with the Auckland Institute would be of inestimable advantage. An airy, healthy, and beautiful locality, with such a building and such appli ances as the union would make possible, vould be a good exchange from present circumstances, and in all probability an impetus, at present lacking, would be given to the woi'k of the Institution. We are aware that objection will be felt by some to the proposed change, on the" grounds that there might not be so much convenience to the present I Secretary of the Mechanics' Institute. However, this evil could be obviated by setting apart a wing of the new building for the residence of this gentleman; and if by preliminary ne gotiation with the Auckland Institute it was arranged that the vie w overlooking the harbour should be so appi-opriated, we have no doubt that even his friends might consider that the Secretary would be more pleasantly accommo dated than in the vicinity of Chancery street. In fact, instead of this subject presenting any insuperable objection to the removal'to Princes-street, we look on it as an additional mo tive ; for the increased means of the united institutions would en able the management to suitably reward the urbane and obliging and popular gentleman at present holding the position of Secretary to the Mechanics' Institute. We dwell on this point, because we are aware that the subject v, eighs on some minds, and will probably exercise a consider able though unseen influence on the deliberations of to-night. AYe sincerely trust that the members of the Me chanics' Institute, however, will show themselves animated by higher motives, and looking at the proposal in a spirit worthy of an enlightening and elevat ing institution, will resolve on what will most conduce to the literary and scientific advancement of the people.

The jury who enquired into the death of the unfortunate man Moore, who was drowned in the Kauwacranga Creek, called attention to the fact of this being the third case of drown ing, and strongly recommended the Govern to make a swag track and bridge, to prevent a repetition of these catastrophes. Notice is given that proceedings will be taken against persons in arrears with their city rates.

Who is entitled to the rank of an " Esquire ?" This subject came incidentally before the notice of the District Judge yester day, when the expenses CD be allowed were being assessed in the case of the Superinten dent v. The Alburni i Gold Mining Company —the winning side contending that one of the witnesses being an " Esquire," was en titled to costs in accordance with that desig nation. Mr. Beckham remarked that it was exceedingly difficult in this colony to tell who were and who were not Esquires; nearly everyone above the rank of a mere labourer arrogated that title to himself. This is not so much to be wondered at after all, for, according to "Debrett's Peerage," a "Cap tain, or a Captain's son," is entitled tc have " Esquire" tacked on to his name. Now, as everyone in Auckland in 'jom mand of a fishing-boat, a eoastir.g cutter, or even a coal barge, is :- " captain," to say nothing of the legion of ci ai'vani military men— o. la Waikato Militia and Brannigau'a Constabulary—it is not to bo at all wondered at that Auckland is rich in " Esquires." The point yesterday was humorously discussed, and the "Esquire" was allowed his full costs.

A meeting of the members of the Northern Club is fixed for the 19th inst.

The City Board offer a reward of £10 for the apprehension of the person who destroyed the fountain and drinking cup at the corner of Victoria-street.

A. E. Cohen has become insolvent. A meeting of the creditors of Thomas Craig is fixed for the 2lst inst. George Millar Cameron and George Loverock, give notice of their intention to apply for their orders of discharge. Joseph Wilkins gives notice of his intention to apply for the complete execu tion of a certain deed of assignment for the benefit of his creditors.

We regret to learn that a rather severe acci dent befel Every Maclean, Esq., at the close of the meeting of Franklyn electors on Friday evening. Whilst he was in the act of mount ting his horse, the animal, which was rather restive, began to jump about.and Mr. Maclean, who was not fairly in the saddle, was thrown violently to the ground. He was carried into the Criterion Hotel, where for sometime he remained in a state of insensibility. After be was somewhat recovered, Mr. Rogers drove him on to Howick. We trust he is none the worse for his fall,

The British chaplain at Darmstadt (D r . Fleming) draws a touching picture of the miseries of the Frenchfpopulation through the war, and relates the following colloquy : To one poor woman I said, " Oh, it must soon cud now. The Emperor has given himself uu and McMahon is again defeated." She replied, " Oh, no, Monsieur le Cure ! the Emperor is not France—the war is not yet over !" " But," said I, " where are the soldiers ?" " Where ?" she replied, her eyes filled with with tears, and putting her hand on my arm—" Where ? —all over France. Three of my sons are killed ; but, oh, mon Dim ! there are yet five ready to go forward." To another I said, " But would it not be belter that the war should now cease ?" " No, no; I would die, and all belonging to me perish, than see belle Lorraine in Prussian hands ;" and I said, "If yon thus go on prolong ing this war needlessly, will it not be all the worse for poor Lorraine !" The poor thing begun to cry, arid said, "Ah ! Monsieur le Cure, poor Lorraine ! In the goodness and charity of your heart, go back now to England and ask them to send us hr-lp, for the love of our God ; and then come back here ajjain and see us, and help us, for when the war is over you will see ami hear nothing but wailing and sorrow from Strasbourg to Verdun, through all of Alsace and Lorraine."

A fashionable Clergyman in Chicago warns the sinners of his congregation that if they don't repent they will go to the " place o* eternal uneasiness." Certainly a mild way of putting it.

J. Cosgrave and Go. beg to injorm the public that (here is an entire revolution in dress, also in the prices of goods. Jt is neces sary/ it should be so, as Auckland is not in the flourishing j.osition it was twelve months ago ; it is like all goldfield cities, suffering under a recovery, the working classes are more nu merous and money less plentiful. Therefore, the prices of drapery and clothing must come doiun to suit the times. The population must have clothing suitable Jor an almost tropical summer. J. Cosgrave and Co. have met the crisis, they have broken down the monopoly of large profits that have reigned here for years past. They are determined the. people shall be clad and that cheaply ; a great chance was offered lately, the stock of a large importer of drapery was in the market, a discount off English cost was given, and J. Cosgrave and Co. became the purchasers, hence our extensive and valuable sale of drapery takes place This Day.—[Advt.~] .

UNKNOWN.

A crowd, as usual, thronged the City Hall last night, and witnessed with the usual be wildered astonishment the feats of the con juror. No little additional interest was given to the entertainment by the appearance of (he gigantic Chang among the audience, ■who was as delighted as any other of smaller size, with wonder greeting eyes and ears. To-night and to-morrow night will close the Holler Won ders ; and all who have not yet been present, should witness the most amazing performances ever exhibited in Auckland.

VOLUNTEER INTELLIGENCE.

The members of Nos. 3 and 4 Companies Auckland Rifle Volunteers proceeded to the Butts, Point Chevalier, yesterday morning, in command of Captain Derrom, for the pre liminary prize firing. Private Dull 1 made the highest score of 45. To-day No. 5 Company will fire. The following is the complete score from the commencement of the firing :—

No. 1 Company. Name Score Name Score Ensign Skinner . 31 Pvt. Cameron .. .. 10 Pvt. Boardman.. .. 24 Pvt. Greeves .. .. 0 Pvt. Finlay .. .. 15 Pvt. Wilson .. .. 7 Corpl. llamsay .. .. 11 No. 2 Company. Name Score Name Score Sergt. Cameron,. .. 3fl Pvt. McDonald.. .. 14 Pvt. Evitt 29 Pvt. Walmsley .. .. 11 Pvt. Walker .. .. 20 Lieut. Matthews .. 10 Pvt. Gleeson .. .. 24 Pvt. Putman .. .. (i Pvt. Pooley .. .. 2L Pvt. Mumford .. .. 5 Pvt. McGinloy .. .. ID Pvt. Faulkner .. .. 4 Pvt. Dovorr- .. .. IS Pvt. Atkinson .. .. 8 No. 3 Company. Name Score Name Score Pvt. J. "W. Duff .. 4i-> Pvt. E. Turner.. .. 23 Pvt. Joseph Kelly .. 39 Sergt. Lepinc .. .. 18 Col. Sergt. McConnell SI Corpl. Tierney .. .. 15 Corpl. J. C. Soall .. 28 Pvt. Wm. Partington 9 Pvt. Mcintosh .. .. 25 Pvt. A. E. Whitaker S No. 4 Company. Name Score Namo Score Corpl. E. Morrow .. 36 Pvt. A, B. Morrow .. 27 Pvt. Pr'ovo 34 Sergt. Kobt. Little .. 24 Sergt. Dufaur .. .. 32 Pvt. G. Partington .. 23 Lieut. A. Morrow .. 81 No. Company. Name Score Corpl. Strotton 22

There was jits': evening a meeting of the officers ot the battalion at the Drill-shed, to taice into •consideration the question of the Volunteer clothing, which it is very desirable should be on an improved system as early as possible. Lieut.-Colouel Lyon was present. Some conversation took place expressive of the wish of the meeting that the clothing should bo changed as soon as possible, in order that the men may present as soldier-like an appearance as possible. After some discussion, the meeting was adjourned until Monday next.

THE PERMISSIVE BILL.

The annual meeting of the Auckland branch of the Drury Alliance League was held in the room of the Young Men's Christian Associa tion last evening. There was a very good attendance. It was resolved that the title should be changed to that of the Auckland Association for the Sup pression of the Liquor Traffic. A good deal of conversation took place on the subject of intemperance; and a committee was ap pointed to test the feeling of the inhabi tants of the City West on the subject of the Permissive Bill. The following articles of the new Association were drawn up, with list of office-bearers :—•

" CONSTITUTION OF THE ASSOCIATION, " 1. This Association shall be denominated 'The Auckland Political Association, for the Suppression of the Liquor Traffic' "2. The objects of the Association shall be to cail forth and direct an enlightened public opinion, in order to procurer from the legisla ture the enactment of a permissive law pro hibiting the common sale of intoxicating liqnors^in public houses whenever two-thirds of the male adult inhabitants of any district may record their votes in favor of its appli cation. " 3. All persons approving of its objects and contributing not less than one shiUing annually to its funds, shall be members of the Association. "The business of the Association sball be managed by a President, Treasurer, Secretary and a Council of twenty-four members, five to form a quorum, to be elected at the annual meeting in the month m each year, and no funds of the Association shall be disbursed, nor any liabilities incurred, except under a minute of the Council. Such Council shali have power to fill any vacancies occurring during the y*ar. "5. The Council shall be empowered to elect gentlemen from time to time to be Vice- Presidents of this Association. " 6. The Association, basing its principles on broad and catholic grounds, recognises its ultimate dependence for success on the bles sings of Almighty God." " Office-Bearers and Council.-—Trea surer, W. J. Coupland ; Honorary Secretary, Rd.Niohols. Council—S. Carr, J. Coupland, J. Bailey, C. Hill, L. Hemus, W. Beal.R. Morley, Edwards, Ed. Nicholis, J. Johnson, J. Swin nerton, J. W. Carr, J. Lamb. " List of Vice-Pjiesipents. — Rev. M. Elkin Pabbi; Rev. P. O'Brien, OP.; Rev. R. N. Bree, Rev. Archdeacon Williams, Episcopalian ; Revs. J. Buller, Law, Berry, Harper, Buttle, I.awry, Warren, Walhs, Hudson, C. 11. Sohnackenberg, J. Ghttos, Wesleyan ; Rev. Mr. Dean, Primitive Metho dist ; 'Rev. Dr W;'.llis, Presbyterian ; Rev. R. F. Maenicol, Moderator of Presbytery ; Rev. I. H. Cornford, Rev. S. Wilson, Baptist; ■Rev. S. Etlger, Unsectavian ; Rev. T. Hamer, Independent 5 Rev. P. Mason ; Dr. Philson, M I)., Provincial Coroner ; Dr. J. 9. Stratford, M D MPC. ; Dr. J. R. Nicholson, M.P.O. ; Dr, Fischer, Dr Wri-ht, T. Ball, Esq., M.TT.R, and M.P.O; J.Newman, Esq., ex- M.P.C." . .

The meeting adjourned shortly before ten o'clock.

ALBERT- STREET SUNDAY SCHOOL.

Yesterday evening the anniversary soiree in connection with the above Sunday School was held in the Chapel in Albert-street. A plen tiful tea was provided hy the ladies of the congregation, and, afrer the tables had been removed, a public meeting was held, which was presided over by the Rev. Warlow Davics. After opening the meeting in a short address, the chairman called on the Superin tendent of the Sunday School, who gave an address to the teachers and scholars. The Secretary read the report for the past year, which shewed that the total number of scholars on the books was 111 ; the averago attendance was seventy-five, and the n'umbov of tea hers eleven. Sixty-six volumes had been added to the library. There had been collected in the school a sum of £7 2s. 6d. in aid of the Mission Fund ; and, for all pur poses, a sum of £33 18s. 6d. had been raised in the school. —The Chairman next presented prizes for essays, which had been competed for by boys in the school. A first and second prize was given to boys over twelve years of age, and similar prizes for boys under that ape for an essay on " Kindness." In the first class the first prize was given to a youth signing himself " Evening Star," and the second to "Hope." In the second class the prize was awarded to " Never-give-up." —Several addresses were given in the course of the evening, and the proceedings were agreeably diversified by selections on the harmonium by Mr. S. Lambert.

BOATING CLUB THEATRICALS.

To-morrow evening at the Irince of Wales Theatre, a dramatic entertainment will bo given by the members of the Boat ing < lub, a d for llie benefit of its funds. This muscular society has l>pen making strenuous efforts to make itself an instilu tion worthy of such v noble harbour ; and ib must bo owned that its efforts have been attended, by great success.' The sheds in Official Bay are now prepared for the reception of the boats of the Club; and the flotilla is to remove thither this evening. There are necessarily various items of outfit requiring expenditure ; and it is to be hoped that the benefit to-morrow night, will place the club in funds. Judging from tiie names of the amateurs in the programme, we antici pate that the play and farce will be really cleverly performed. And from the position and well known names of these gentlemen we shall be surprised if we do not find a great muster on the occasion to see them sporting the buskin. We sin cerely wish success to the benefit; and hope that our citizens will show a warm desire to foster this.species of "local industry" on the part of those who in office and counting house pant for the invigorating breezes of our noble Waitc mata.

PROVINCIAL COUNCIL.

The Council met yesterday at the usual hour. Several petitions were presented from settlers in the North in favour of the Permissive Bill. The petition of Mrs. Lowry, late matron of the Lunatic Asylum, was considered in com-; ; mittee of the Council. Mr. Creighton moved | that the Council should recommend the pay- j ment of a gratuity of £100 to Mrs. Lowry.! The motion was lost upon a division. The'

Education Bill came on to a second reading, but after a speech from Mr. Shanaghan the debate was adjourned to Thursday. A very important message was received from His Honor relative to trade and a mail service between Auckland, the Fijis, and New Cale donia. His Honor declared himself willing to give effect to any recommendations of the Council on this subject. The message will be found in another column. An important mes sage was also received from His Honor relating to lands belonging to the province not yet banded over. The Highways Bill was con sidered in committee. The principal discus sion was upon the allowance of voting by proxy. The principle was affirmed, by 19 to 10. The Council adjourned at half-psst 10 o'clock.

PROVINCIAL COUNCIL TUESDAY.

Various petitions and reports were laid on the table, and a message was received from the Superintendent recommending the subsidising steamers to trade between Auckland, New Caledonia, and Fiji, which was ordered to be considered on Thurs day. A motion for a gratuity to Mrs. Liwrv for a gratuity for long and faithful services was noeatived. The debate on the sepond reading of the Education Bill was adpurned till Thursday. The High ways Bill was considered in committee ; unci another message was received from His Honor transmitting returns of items of expenditure charged against the Auck land portion of the loan of 1856, and of lands so charged. The Council adjourned at half-past ten.

THIS DAY.

The business on the order paper of the Provincial Council to-day, is more than usually important. Besides Mr. Bovlan's motion for the establishment of public libraries, Mr. Oreighton has tabled the following motion : —

That this Council is of opinion that advantage should be taken at the earliest possihle period, and to the fullest extent, of the Acts passed by the General Assembly during its last Session for the promotion of Public Works and Immigration. (2.1 That this Coun-il is further of opinion that no delay should take place in carrying out so much of the policy of the General Government, embodied in the aforesaid Acts, as relates to the purchase of native lands in the North Island ; and would respectfully suggest that preference should be given, in any purchase to be made, to such land as may be immediately available for settlement. (3.) That this Council, believing that the interests of the Province are identical with the interests of the Colony in the success of these colonising schemes, is likewise of opinion that the Waste Lands of the Crown in Auckland Province, available for settlement after satisfying holders of Scrip and Land Orders, should be placed at the disposal of the General Government (with the advice and co-operation of the Provincial Government in all that relates to the settlement of the land,) for the purpose of enabling the Colonial Executive to give effect to their immigration scheme without delay. (4.) That an Address be presented to His Honor the Superintendent requesting him to transmit a copy of the fore going resolutions to the Honorable the Colonial Secretary; and also to take sueL steps as may ba necessary to give tbem effect" in a liberal spirit, as far as His Honor can legally do so.

STEAM TO THE ISLANDS.

The proposal made by his Honor the Superintendent, by message to the Coun cil, last night for' subsidising mail-boats to connect with the Fijian Islands and New Caledonia, is one of the most public spirited proposals that has been submitted to public consideration for_ some time. The enormous and increasing value of the islands dotting over the surface of the Pacific, and in particular the rising importance of the Fijian trade, are such as to demand great efforts at th<* hands of Auckland ; and if the spirited proposal of iVr. Gillies is endorsed by the Provincial Council, an enterprise will be originated second only to the San Francisco "mail line in its future commercial acsults to Auckland. The following is the message to the Council, the consideration of which is fixed for to-morrow :—

" The Superintendent desires to call the attention of the Provincial Council to the advantages to be derived from the estab lishment of steam communication between the Port of Auckland and New Caledonia and the Fijis. The colonisation of those islands is rapidly progressing, and a large trade will "shortly be developed, which Aueklaud, from its position, is well abb*- to command, if enterprise be shown in connecting it with Auckland by means of swift and regular communication. Many of on- New Zealand colonists have settled in those islands, and would gladly retain their connexion with this colony. A steamer leaving Auckland on the arrival of the San Francisco mails could land the mails in Noumea before they were landed in Syd ney, and the French Government would, no doubt, c ntribute in aid, as they are, or recently have been advertising for tenders lor a monthly raajj service between Sydney and Noumea. The steamer then could pro ceed onward to Fiji, delivering her mails there, have time to discharge and load cargo, bring the outward mails, calling at Noumea for their outward mail, and be in time in Auckland to meet the outgoing San Francisco mail. By this means both New Caledonia and Fiji would save at least a fortnight in the course of post each way, and a large trade would spring up which is now being diverted to Ausiraliu.

" The Superintendent believes that though ir, might require a considerable subsidy at first, the line would rapidly become self-sup porting, whilst the collateral commercial advantages to this province would more than compensate for the expenditure. Such a line would also be a link in fixiug this port as the port of call for the San Francisco Mail Ser vice.

" The Superintendent recommends this matter to the earnest attention of the Council. And if the Council see its way to expending a portion of its revenue in this direction, the Superintendent will be glad to give effect to its wishes. " (Sd.) T. B. GUimbs. " Superintendent's office, " November 15."

POLICE COURT.—WEDNESDAY.

[Before H. D. Morpeth and G. P. p^rce Esqs., Justices.] I ' Drunkenness.--J. Black and C. CaNpi on for first offences, G. Hesford and A. Mcli\ll atl ' for second offences, were punished in the usual manner.

Vagrancy.— J. Bnshnell, for ha.ing no lawful visible means of support, being proved on the evidence of the police to be a beggar and idle, and with habits of sleeping i n jjj^ premises, was sent to gaol for three months Assault.—T. Cain was charged with having assaulted Ellen Whitaker. by kicking her in the face with his boot.—Ellen Whitaker de posed to a usual Chancery-street scene, in which " your'e another" resulted in the assault in question. —Elizabeth Ewman corroborated the statement of the incidents.—Detective Mur phy deposed to having arrested prisoner. Prosecutrix was bleeding.—The prisoner who described his feelings as having been wounded by the language of the prosecutrix, was ia.. prisoned for one month. Larceny.—The two charges of larceny against Carl Williams, for having stolen oer tain articles from Mr. A slier and Mr. IdoLach lan, were, on the application of Mr. Joy, who with Mr. Rodgers appeared for the prisoner, adjourned till to morrow morning. ("NXAWFULLLY ABSENTING FROM HIBED Service. —Stephen Marks was charged, by, James Borley with having on 14th November unlawfully absented himself from his apprcti. tieeship.— Mr. Wynn for the prosecutor. Mr. '] Joy for the defence.—Charles Brookes proved-1 indentures, dated 2nd April, 1870.—James Borley deposed to defeadant having gone away;', on Saturday evening and not returned.—Cross examined at considerable length by Mr. Joy 7. to show ill-treatment on the part of the maa ter. —For the defence brother-in-law to de fendant deposed to defendant having been suffering from his eyes.—Charles Brookß re-A called, deposed to the hours usual with ap prentices which were considerable shorter than those enforced from defendant.-Patrick Marks father to the boy, deposed to the illneßs ofrhi»v eyes, and to their never being ill before, and after endeavouring to effect an arraugement for the shortening of the hours, the Bench dismissed the case.

Highway Rates.— Jon. Probert was charged by Herbert Ash ton, the collector for the Ka rangahape Highway Board with refusing to pay the sum of Bs. 10d., ratesl due by him to I that Board. Mr. Lusk for the pMntiff, and! Mr. Wynn for the defence. Mr. Lusk having ' laid the facts of the case before the- Bench*" the following witnesses were called: —Herbert; i Ashton deposed that he was collector of rates for the Karangabape Higbway Board. Thft v name of the defendant was on the assessment list as the owner of oertain property within the district.—Cross-examined by Mr. Wynn . The assessment was posted up within the shop of Mr. Wilkes, Newton.—Mr. Wynn said that this fact alone was sufficient to insure a dismissal of the case : the inside of the shop was not within the meaning of the Act as con spicuous.— Mr. Rice gave evidence to the effect that the place where the list was left was a public and conspicuous one. — Considerable discussion arose as to the mean ing of the term conspicuous.—Mr. Morpeth said that his own individual opinion was that the list should be posted in the open air.—■ 7 Mr. Lusk said he .had a witness who would ; provs that the notice was posted in the open air.—Mr. Wilkes dfJKraed that he kept thy Eureka store, East-str'6et, Newton. The as sessment roll was posted outside of his Bliop for a short time, and it was afterwards taken inside, and a notice put outside that the as sessment roll could be seen within.—Mr. Wynn contended that the case was not altered by Mr. Wilkes' evidence. —In answer to Mr- Pierce the witness said an advertisement yfas put in the papers, showiag where the assess ment rolls .rcquld be seen.—Mr. Wynn.; contended jthat this would have no | bearing on tlie case, and contended that the' case must be dismissed. —Mr. Lusk replied.-— After a short consultation, the —chfti^man said* the Bench could not agree,, and' Ijbe case was consequently dismissed.—We understand that the point upon which the justices differed was the meaning ot the term " conspicuous, Mr. Morpeth being of opinion that the terms of the Act had not been, complied with, Mr. Pierce holding the contrary opinion.—Thiß. was all the business.

GOLD FROM THE THAMES.

The p.s. Williams brought up from they Thames yesterday, for the Bank of NewZea- y land, 5069 ozs. of gold.

THE EVENING STAR, NOVEMBER 16,1870.



FRANCIS J. SHORT T, MACHINE HAIR-BRUSHING SALOON. THIS Establishment is one of the most com plete in New Zealand, where you can get your Hair Cut, Curled, Dyed, or Sham pooed in all the newest fashions of the day. s. • d. Haircutting 0 6 Shampooing ... ... 1 0 . Shaving 0 6 In calling the attention of the Auckland public, F. J. S. has much pleasure in stating that ho has done all in his power to make his Establishment as complete and comfortable as possible, and can assure gentlemen that they will meet with extreme cleanliness, civility, and attention. Tobacco and Cigars of the finest brands. First-class Perfumery ; Brush ware in variety. FRANCIS J. SHOETT, 176, QUEEN-STREET, (Opposite Darby's Thistle Hotel and Market Place), AUCKLAND.



NEW LINE OF 'BUSES. F. PHIPPS HAS made arragements for Running a 'Bus DAILY between the WHAD and AUCKLAND—leaving the Whau „t 8 a.m. and 2 p.m.; and from Union Bank, Auckland, at 10.30 a.m. and 5 p.m. Parcels carried. Mr. F. Phipps has been appointed Agent for the Sale of the Evening Stab at the Whau. November 4, 1870. SUGAR. SUGAR. SUGAR. mHE Hawaiian barque ' R. W. Wood ' was ; to leave Honolulu for this port with an as sorted cargo of SUGARS on the 31st October, and so may be expected here about the end of this month. . . CRUICKSHANK, SMaRT, & CO.



WANTED— Cash Purchasers for from one to 1,000 tons TI-TREE FIREWOOD, delivered within one mile of my yard, Mechanics' Bay. Firewood, uncut, at per ton. 10s do., cut, do. ... ... 12s. Also, Coal, Shingles, Bricks, Posts and Rails, House, Blocks, Lime and Sand, &c, at reduced prices. '7l__ JAMES WATT. Auckland, 8 ill Nov.,-1870. WANTED,— ONE THOUSAND PUR CHASERS of HERBERT H. SMITH'S PATENT PORTABLE SMOKE CONSUMING OVENS.—Note the Address: High-sthert, Top of S-sie Yaed-as BkowH \ AND BaBRET's. _, N.B.—All kinds of Ovens Made and Be*, paired. Gas-fitting and Spouting Fixed, ana. i Machinery Repaired: EMPIRE HOTEL, VICTORIA-STREET. SECCOMBE'S and BEDDEL'S COLO NIAL ALES 4d. per pint, 2d. P«.«|gJ. at the Bar. Just added, a new Billia» Bagatelle Table. W. Millee, proprietor, l»w of the City Baths, Queen-street. » A good Quoit Ground and Quoits compM*> adjoining the hotel. BILLIARDS. TO SUIT THE TIMES. V^O to MILLER'S EMPIRE HOTIE& \JT Victoria-street, for a quiet game ot J> hards ; no charge for the table. .. DnnJ»» Cheap Drinks.