SHIPPING.

PORT OF AUCKLAND.

ARRIVALS, Colonist, schodfter, Lewis, from Poverty Bay

THE GO-AHEAD.

From a telegram received from Napier to day we learn that tbe s.s. Co-Ahead was to leave there for Auckland via the Thames, with a cargo of cattle, on the 25th inst.

POLICE COURT.

The following is the rota for attendance of Magistrates at the Police Court for the week ending Saturday, January 28, 1871: — Friday, January 27: Messrs. G. Wynyard

and J. Baber. Saturday, January 28: Messrs. A.Beetham and A. Clark.

CHIEF POST-OFFICE.

Mails will close as under :— For Thames, this day, at 4 and 5.30 p.m., and to-morro-w, at 10'a.rn., 4 p.m., and 5.30 p.m. For Taurnnga, via Thames, this day, per Royal Alfred, at 4 p.m. For Mahurangi, Craigeburn, and Warkworth, per Mahurangi, this day, at 5 p.m. For Russell and Kawakawa, per Comerang, to morrow, 27th inst., at 3 p.m. For Wangarei, See., per Samson, to-morrow, 27th inst., at 3.30 p.m. For Russell and Kawakawa, per Leonidas, to morrow, at 4 p.m. For Napier and Chatham Islands, per Ocean Wave, on Saturday, 28th inst., at 11.30 a.m. For Norfolk Island, per Zephyr, on Saturday, 28th inst., at 2 p.m. For Kapanga, Driving Creek, and Tiki, per Lalla on Saturday, 28th inst., at 5 p.m. For Mahurangi, &c, per Lady Bowen, ou Saturday, 28th inst., at 8.30 a.m. Mails for the undermentioned places, per Wonera Wonga, will close at this office, on Tuesday, 7th February, as under: — For Sandwich Islands, British Columbia, United States of America, British, Central, and South America, British and Foreign West Indies, and Continent of Europe, via

England, at 1 p.m. For United Kingdom, via San Francisco, at 1.30 p.m. For money orders, registered, letters, and newspapers, at 11 a.m. Late letters for tbe United States of America and United Kingdom, bearing a late fee of six pence in addition to the postage, will be received at this office till 1.30 p.m., and by the mail agent on board the steamer up to time of sailing. S. B. Biss, Chief Postmaster.

BIRTHS.

Maxwell.—On January 23rd, at Hamilton-street. Tauianga, the wife of Mr. John Maxwell, Postmaster of a son.

Montgomery.—On January 24th, at her residence. Mechanics' Bay, Mrs. W. B. Montgomery, of a son. Masks.—On January 25th, Mrs. Samuel Marks Hobson-street, of a son.

MARRIAGE.

Fear_.i_ey—Frost.—On January 24th, by the Rev. J. Wallis, Wesleyan Minister, at Enville Grove, Ararimu, the residence of the mother of the bride, Mi-. S. M. Fearnley, only son of Stephen Fearnley, Esq., of Lucas' Creek, to Betsy Helen, second daugh ter of the late Samuel Frost, Esq., of Grove House Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England.

The Evening Star. THURSDAY, JANUARY 26, 1871.

An emergency meeting of Lodge Waite mata, No. 689, E.C., will be held at the Masonic Hotel this evening. The annual meeting of the liuranui Gold Mining Company was held yesterday, when a very favourable report was brought forward by the directors. It appears that during the past year, after paying all expenses, the com pany cleared over £24,000. Of this, £18,247 10s. wis divided amongst the shareholders in dividends, and a debt of £4,002 4s. 4d. was paid off, a bank balance remaining of £486 14s. 7d., and good debts to the amount of £259 15s. sd. The entire income for the year was £41,530 ss. 6d., and the expenditure, exclusive of dividends, £22,787 oa. lid.

WORKING MEN'S PROTECTION SOCIETY.

DEPUTATION TO HIS HONOR THE SUPERINTENDENT.

A deputation, consisting of Messrs. Wetton (President). Russell (Vice-Presi dent), and Tomlinson, Secretary of the above Society, waited upon his Honor the Superintendent at 11 o'clock this morning, to request a subscription for the funds of the Society. His Honor wished to know the objects of the Society. Mr. Wetton stated that it was called the Working Men's Protection Society, and they intended to register the same under the Friendly Societies Act. The Society was originated some time since. His Honor said he would like to see the Rules.

The Rules were accordingly handed to His Honor for perusal. Haying read them through, the Superintendent said :— that with many of the rules he agreed, except the one which attempted to compel the employer or unemployed to adopt the eight hours system. That was simply fatal. Why should a man who in cage of sickness is compelled to work extra hours to procure food be prevented in such cases.

Mr. Wetton said the eight hours sys tem was being infringed iti Auckland.

His Honoe said no society could regu late the hours. Were you ever light house keeper at Tararu ? Mr. W r ETTON : Yes, I was. His Honoe : How did you lose the situation ?

Mr. Wetton : By Mr. Graham taking the wharf.

In answer to other questions asked, Mr. Wetton said * I object to answer any further questions that are not reve lant.

His Honor said he had no confidence in any society in which Mr. Wetton might take a part.

Mr. Allright said the foreman dis charged Mr. Wetton because he proposed attending the meeting of the unemployed. His Honor said he would be happy to give a subscription to the funds of the society, after he had found on perusal that the rules were such as he could*approve of. He believed in the eight-hours' system and, as far as he was concerned, he en deavoured to carry it out.

His Honor (to Mr. llussell) : With the exception I hare mentioned, I cor dially approve of your object, and will give you a subscription that rule is omitted.

The Superintendent : I shall contri bute through the hand of the persons who will see that the same is justly distri buted.

The Superintendent went iuto the par ticulars of Wetton's dismissal from the lighthouse, which Mr. Wetton denied. Mr. Hurst considered the Superinten dent had taken a proper course, to make every inquiry previous to the distri bution. He believed Wetton was in the employment of the Government on the morning of the meeting held in the Shed, and he was one of the deputation that called on His Honor. [The return produced, showing that Wetton had been employed by tiie Government from 31st Octobor, 1870, to 19th January, 1871, earning os. per day.] Mr. Tomlinson said he believed the working men were labouring under a great mistake in attempting to carry their mea sures by force. Hts Honor reminded Mr. Russell that if the Society would make out a list of tbe distressed he would see that the Believing Officer administered the neces sary relief. The deputation then withdrew.

ST. PAUL'S ANNUAL SOIREE.

We beg to call attention to the annual soiree in connection with St. Paul's Sun day School which will take place this evening at the Symonds-street Music Hall, and promises to be one of the most successful affairs of the kind that there has been for a long time past. One of the most pleasing features of the evening will be the presentation of an illuminated address to Mr. Lewis, late for many years churchwarden of St. Paul's. Tea will be on the table at half-past six o'clock, and after the tables are cleared the evening's recreation will commence. There will not be many addresses, but the greater portion of the evening will be de voted to musical selections, vocal and instrumental. Mr. Livingstone will con duct, and a number of solos, glees, and choruses will be sung, Among the sing ers are some of the best of our well known amateurs ? A good stringed band will also be in attendance, and the whole evening's entertainment will be replete with interest. The Rev. C. W. Nelson will occupy the chair, and we are quite sure that he will take good care that everything passes off with pleasure to all assembled.

THE ENGLISH TELEGRAMS.

We understand that tho English telegrams via Suez were received at the South on the 24th instant. In consequence of tho telegra phic wires being down between Napier and Taupo, we have not received our telegrams. Captain Fairchild of the p.s. Luna, kindly waited at Tauranga for several hours, but the breakage in the line had not beon completed when he left on Tuesday evening. We may possibly receive them to-day via the Thames.

We are informed that the annual Sunday school treat for the children of All Saints' parish, will take place in tho neighbourhood of Shelly Beach to-day. The teacher and members of the congregation are taking a a very active part in promoting and providing for the amusement and refreshment of tho children, and we have no doubt a very pleasant day will be spent.

DESTRUCTIVE FIRE.

ARCHARD AND BROWN'S KOROSENE STORE DESTROYED.

SUPPOSED INCENDIARISM

It is a remarkable fact that, in Auckland, one fire usually follows close upon the heels of another. We may be free from these dread scourges for many months, but let there be but a fire at length, and it will, in all proba bility, be followed by another within a very few days. Shortly after midnight the fire bells were heard ringing throughout the towu, and the few people that were about were for a time at a 1033 to know in which direction they should proceed, for there was no reflec tion ,to be seen from the lower part of the town. A rush was made to Hobson-street, when it was at once seen the conflagration was on the following side of the city—it was thought in Parnell. On getting to the Supreme Court, our reporter at once saw that Archard and Brown's kerosene store was in flames. It appears that Mr. Leers, of Parnell, was one of the first to see the flames coming out of the roof of the shed, when he at once proceeded to call Mr. Ar chard, who lives on the rise of the hill. The| store was built of corrugated iron, and at the time of the fire was occu, pied by twelve hundred cases of kerosene each case containing eight gallons, making, in all, nearly ten thousand gallons. This, at 3s. 6d. per gallon, gives the value of the kero sine destroyed at £1680. The greater portion of this belonged to Messrs. Stannus Jones, and various lots belonged to Mr. T. and S. Moi rin, J. C. Morrin, Dickey Bros., Vance and Co., Stone Bros., and others. Not a single case was insured, and the loss will, therefore fall upon those who stored the oil. The value of the shed, which stood upon a piece of vacant ground between the Alten Road and Stanley street, was £150. It was not insured. Mr. Archard states that he wished the storers to insure their oil when they placed it in his building, but they declined to do so. Of course no effort was made to stay tlie progiess of the flames—the only thing to do was to allow them to burn themselves out. As may be easily imagined, it gave out an intense flame and heat, and belched forth huge volumes of thick black smoke, which rolled away in land. Fortunately the store was apart from all other buildings, or the immense masses of flame, mounting fully seventy feet in the air, must have caused their destruction. A large crowd of people assembled and watched the progress of the fire from the Alten Road and other places. The police under Inspector Broham, and the Fire Bri gade under Superintendent A sher (with their engines) were early on the spot, but their as sistance was not required. The appearance of the fire at the time when the corrugated iron gave forth blue fire was very fine, and the heat thrown out was of the most intense de scription. The fire continued until all the kerosene was thoroughly exhausted, which was not till past two o'clock.

We greatly fear that this fire was the work of an incendiary. Mr. Archard states that when he came down, the first thing he noticed was that one of the sheets of corrugated iron had been forced open, and ho feels convinced that some person must have entered this aperture and wilfully set the kerosene on fire. The cases were piled up tier upon tier, each case being covered with wood. There will, no doubt, be an inquiry iuto the affair, and we earnestly trust that if the place really was set on fire, that tho guilty parties will bo brought to justice and punished.— Herald.

LATEST PATICULARS.

The following is a correct list of the losses by the fire, as kindly supplied us by Mr. Archard:—

Buchanan, 8 cases kerosene: J. Robertou and Co., 05; H. B. Morton, 20 ; S.Jones, 4GI; Glanville and Elliott, 5 ; Close Brothers, G; T. and S. Morrin, 15; J. and J. Dickey, 52 ; Stone Brothers, 68 ; Riley, 12; J. C. Morrin, 35 ; 11. S. Meyers, 10 ; E. Porter and Co., 10; Newman and Ewen, 22; Jakins and Wilcox, 10 ; Thompson, Victoria-street, 10 ; Vance and Co., 360 ; J. C. Morrin, 25 ; No owner, ex Hero, 10.

DARING ATTEMPT AT ESCAPE FROM THE STOCKADE.

PLUCKY CONDUCT OF THE WARDER, j Yesteeday (Wednesday) morning, between 3 and 4 o'clock, a most daring attempt at escape from the Stockade was made by three prisoners now awaiting trial, and had it not been for the courage and presence of mind of the warder on duty, Mr. Or. Martin, they would have succeeded in effecting their escape, thus have caused no little expense and trouble in their recapture, if ever they had been recap tured. From enquiries made, we have been enabled to gather the following particulars : — The warder, Or. Martin, was going his round*, at the hour above stated, when on opening the door of the corridor into the mess-room he was rushed by three men. With admirable presence of mind he threw tho keys away into the middle of the yard, and tackled tho three desperadoes single handed. The attack was so sudden and unexpected, that Martin had no time to draw his revolver, so there was nothing for it but main strength and pugilism. Ho struck out manfully with fist and tho bull's eye lantern he had in his hand, and as a last resource threw tho lamp as the prisoners. This alarmed them, and they retreated, giving him time to draw his revolver, which com pletely cowod the desperadoes, who retired in admirable disorder. He at once closed and and bolted the door and went and procurod assistance, but on visiting tho colls ho found all the prisoners in bed. But in throwing tho lamp thg light was thrown on the countenances of all thrco prisoners, so that ho was able to rccogniso them. Ono of them is tho notorious Dunn, now awaiting trial on several charges of robbery from dwellings. Such conduct on tho part of tho warder dosorvos some substantial recognition on tho part of tho authorities, for had it not been for bin courage and presence of mind, tho prisoners would havo escaped, and tho province have been saddled with a largo amount of oxponso for their recapture. A substantial reward would havo tho effect not only of encouraging Warder Martin, but all tho other wiu'doi'B employed at tho ftloekiulo.

EDEN ELECTION.

THIS DAY.

The nomination for the Eden electoral district took place at the old toll-house, Newmarket, to-day, at 12 o'clock. The meeting was held in the open air. The Returning Officer having read the writ of election, Mr. Heneey Ellis, M.P.C., stood forward and proposed Mr. John Kerr. The nomina tion was seconded by. Mr. Thomas Russell, sen. Mr. Baetsn leetanb proposed Mr. R. J. Creighton. The nomination was seconded by Mr. Jas. Wrigley. , Both candidates addressed the electors, and after questions had been answered a show of hands was taken. The numbers were for Kerr, 9; for Crighton 16. The Returning Officer declared the show of hands to be in favour of Mr. Creighton ; Mr. Kerr demanded a poll.

LOCAL INDUSTRIES.

Me. Ellis brought up the report of the Select Committee appointed to consider the best mode for encouraging " Local Industries" within the province. They recommend : —(1.) That the Provincial Government be em powered to make grants of land in moderate quantities, on qualified conditions, to persons willing to enter on certain industries tending to utilize the resources of the province ; such, for instance, as the growth of- beet-root, culture of the vine, growth of tobacco, seri culture, hop-growing, and other industries where the possession of land will be a sub stantial aid towards prosecuting the proposed design. (2.) That a premium or per-centage shall bo offered on the amount of goods sold bona fidely the produce of the province, whither prepared raw material or manufac tured articles, according to a shedule to be adopted by the Government. (3.) That a limited number of Frenchmen or Swiss be brought out or encouraged to come to this province, on such conditions as tbe Govern ment or the Council shall think proper. (4) The committee further recommend that the subject shall be urged upon the attention of the General Government, with a view to the more effective encouragement of such indus tries. (5.) It is further recommended that a Standing Committee, whose business it shall be to collect information and to cooperate with the Government in investigating thoroughly all details of our various resources, and con sider the best means for directing public attention to their importance, and promoting their active development." — (Signed) H. Ellis.

AUCKLAND ROWING CLUB.

There was a very numerous attendance at the meeting of the Auckland Bowing Club, at the Thames Hotel, last evening, Mr. D. Oxley, Captain of the Club, in the chair. It was arranged that five crews should compete in the Amateur Four-oared Gig Eace, and the crews and boats were solected. It was also decided to send three crews in the All Comers' Race. The name of Mr. Coates was expunged from the list of subscribers to the club, that gentleman being considerably in arrears. Several other matters were discussed, and the meeting separated at 10 o'clock.

PAINFUL ACCIDENT.

A most unfortunate accident occurred yester day to Mr. Robson, the refiner at the Bank of New Zealand. This gentleman was occu pied on some work with the furnace, when a crucible which he was holding burst, and a quantity of fused gold ran into his boot, burn ing the side of his foot in a most dreadful manner. Dr. Stratford fortunately happened to be passing at the time of the accident, and being called in, proceeded to dress the wound, from which no permanent injuries nre at present likely to ensue.

FIRE AT HOKIANGA.

It is with regret I write to inform you of an accident which occurred here on Thursday, the 19th inst., whereby a striving settler of the name of Beasley has been suddenly rendered penniless and homeless. Late in the evening of that day the whole of the family having gone to bed, Mr. Beasley was aroused by the crackling noise of fire, and had only time to save his family and a few articles of clothing before the whole building was in a mass of flames: in fact, Mr. Beasley was severely burnt whilst saving tho few articles of clothing referred to above. Beasley has a family of seven children to support, and this unfortunate occur rence has rendered that a great difficulty, as the whole of his tools (for he is a shoe maker) are destroyed, as well as leather and other requisites for carrying on his business. —The brig Australia, from Auckland, arrived here on the 15th instant, after a quick passage of three days.—l am sorry to have to tell you that nearly the whole of the wheat crops hero —and they were extensive aud good—have been destroyed by the late bad weather; in fact, this has been the worst season for crops in this district known for many years. — [Correspondent.]

POLICE COURT.- Thursday.

(Before John Williamson and R. Or. Wood Esqs., Justices.) DBUNKENNESS.— J. Stewart was fined ss, or to be imprisoned for 24 hours. Jane Frazer, pleading guilty to a third offence, and also habitual drunkenness, was, as a vagrant, sent tr, a!\cs\ for three months. Municipal Police Acr.-Eli Z abeth Ryan, for allowing four cows to stray on the Military Road, was fined 10s. and costs, or to be impri -B°Destititte Persons Relief Obdee. —John Cronin was charged by Anne Cronin, his wife, with neglecting to support bis two children. Complainant, residing at Newton, deposed to his having stated that whether he got work or not he would not give her any support and that she is living now with her mother—Cross examined by defendant,—Ordered to pay 10s.

a Assault —Mary Elcock was charged by Thomas Murphy with having assaulted him by throwing a quart of water m his face.-Com- SS?deposed that on the 22nd inst. he had told a drunken woman to go away from the door when defendant came to the window, aud lifting it pitched a quart of water in bis face, and called him a hangman, a thiet and a vagabond.-Mary Knox and Matilda Morgan corroborated generally the previous evidence, detailing a most disturbed state ot relations in the neighbourhood, and the genealogical; history ot the parties and wit nesses —For the defence, Mrs. Napier (the drunken woman on the occasion) deposed to the unintentional character of the assault.— The Bench, with a warning, ordered the defendant to pay costs of Court. Uttering a Foeged Cheque. — Charles Phillips 'was charged by Daniel Page with bavin* knowingly uttered a forged cheque for £1175.-D. Page, deposed : I keep a hotel in Hobson-street. On the 21st instant, Satur day, about 8 p.m., prisoner came to my house He asked me to cash the cheque produced. It purports to be drawn by B.N Manley, on Union Bank, in favour of C. Phillips. Early in the evening he had said he was going to one Mr. Manley to get money from him. On returning with the cheque, I advanced him ±A on it On the day following he obtained _bl 10s on the cheque. I presented the cheque at the Union Bank, about 10.30 on Monday morning, when I was told it was a forgery. Calling on Mr. Manley, he also said it was a forgery. I then gave prisoner into custody. He was quite capable of knowing what he was about when he gave me the cheque. I did not know Mr. Mauley's signature.—B. N. Manley, deposed: I am a stationer in Queen street. Prisoner was employed at my place as general servant. He left my employ on the 17th inst. I gave him a pound note on that day, and he asked leave to go out for a few hours. I have not seen him since till now. I did not give him tbe cheque produced. The signature is not mine. The writing resembles prisoner's. Ido business with Union Bank. W. Moore, ledger keeper at the bank, deposed that the cheque produced was presented at the bank on 23rd, I answered "signature unlike.' W. S. Pardy, detective officer, deposed to having arrested prisoner on the 23rd instant. He said he had done it, and was very sorry for it.—The prisoner on being asked if he had anything to say to the charge, replied, "Nothing, but that I am guilty."—The prisoner was further charged with uttering a forged order for £2.— W. Carruthers deposed that prisoner had on the 19th presented him with the order produced, purporting to be drawn by Mr. Manley, and had received from him the money. It was drawn on Mr. Sears, and prisoner said he could not find him. I ascertained afterwards it was a for gery. —Similar evidence was given in the first case by Mr. Manley.— D. Page, publican, deposed to tho prisoner having asked for paper to write an order on the 19th at his house, and returning shortly aiterwards with money.—Detective Pardy said, on charging prisoner with the offence, ho said he was guilty ; that he did not know how he had come to do it, and that, he was very sorry for it. —The prisoner on being asked if he wished to say anything, simply replied, <: I am guilty."— Committed for trial.

THE CITY OF AUCKLAND.

We regret to inform our readers that up to the time we write the City of Auckland is still under water. At 12 o'clock on Tuesday night Messrs. Niccol and Son, tbe contractors, com menced work, by filling up tho holes which had been made on the previous day. The foremast hole was thoroughly stopped, and the other partially. At 2 p.m. a strong gang of men commenced to pump her out, and con tinued until 7.30 a.m., when the vessel shifted into deeper water with the tide. At full tide the cabin was full of water, and everything in it completely destroyed. Mr. George Ellis, engineer, succeeded in starting the engine, which had been previously covered with water, and during the day the two main pumps and fire engines were kept constantly at work. Yesterday morning a diving dress was obtained from the shore, and William Grant went be low and effectually stopped up the other hole. Captain Ashby's crew worked hard throughout, giving every assistance to Mr. Niccol. At six o'clock last evening, the water was con siderably reduced, and at eight o'clock Captain Fairchild very kindly took the p.s. Luna alongside, hoping to move her more in shore. The attempt, however, was fruitless, and work was discontinued for the night. We understand that to-day some CaKfornian pumps will be brought into requisition, whon it is hoped the ship will be safely raised and brought to the wharf.—" Herald."

ONEHUNGA.

In the Resident Magistrate's Court, on Wed nesday, before James Naughton, Esq., R.M., the following case was heard :— Assault.—Minahan v. Hill.—This case, it appears, had been arranged out of Court, the defenc ant agreeing to pay the costs, but his Worship wished it to be kuown, that, for the future, arrangements in such cases would not be allowed. An information had been laid by comph.inant, and could only be withdrawn with consent of the Court.

An unusually large number of visitors are staying at the North Shore just now ; and a committee of young gentlemen, composed of visitors and residents, purpose giving a Bachelors' Ball, in the Devonport Assembly Hall, to-morrow evening. A large number of invitations have been issued and accepted, and a great success in confidently anticipated. The Hall is being yery elaborately and hand somely decorated.

THE EVENING STAR, JANUARY 26, 1871.



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Several applications in bankruptcy (unop posed) were disposed of to-day before tho Registrar in Chambers. The following were discharged : — John Shearer, W. Hepworth Samuols, George and Orlando Obadiah Nash, Henry Richard, jun.,Frederick Adolphus Lee, Deeds of arrangement : Humphrey Rawlings aud Louis Rose James were declared to have duly executed deeds of arrangement with their creditors. «



The p.s. Royal Alfred will cruise about the harbour during the Regatta on Monday next, first trip at 10 o'clock, calling at the wharf each hour. Fares, Is. each trip.—[Advt.] The singing class of the Auckland Educa tional Society will be resumed on Thursday evening, tho 2nd February, at half-past 7 o'clock. Tho annual general meeting of the sub- Bonbors to the Auckland Dispensary will be bold at tho Mechanics' Institute, at 4 o'clock Ikio afternoon.



SPECIAL TELISis I [from our own coebespondent.") 1 THE THAMES. THIS DAY. 1 WONDERFUL FIND IN THE ALL NATIONS. 500 LBS. SPECIMENS. 800 OZS. RETORTED TO DAY. , G-REAT DEMAND FOR SHADES. G-RAHAMSTOWN, 3 p.m. Fifty pounds weight of specimens 1 have been taken out of the new work in °*s on the Inverness leader last eve- 1 ning and to-day, the v! chest ever found in the mine. This morning 800 ozs. was retorted. A Irrge quantity of rj specimens are now on hand to h || crushed to-morrow,' and a large pad, I dock of stuff is to be put through on \; Saturday. The find has caused considerably || excitement, and there has been a great \ demand for shares at advanced prices, ;. There are no shares to be had -to. ST. PAUL'S O 0 I R E E, I Under the Patronage and in the Presence of | Lady Bowen. The ANNUAL MUSICAL SOIREE in connection ;j. with St. Paul's Sunday School will be held in the H Musical Hall, Symonds-street, THIS EVENING '[■_ (Thursday), 26th instant. Tea at 6.30 p.m. Tickets, 2s. each, to be obtained at Messrs. Upton's and Wayte's, or of any of the teachers. WANTED —A G-ood General Servant.-jf!! Apply to Mrs. Ellison, Prospat^ House, Hobson-street, between the hounVp 10 and 12. WANTED— An Experienced HOTMfe MAlD.—Apply at the office of W^ paper. WANTED, by a Young Lady, an E»f gagement as Governess : country pif ferred. Good testimonials.—Address "la||!" office of this paper. -c*T*rANTED—Twenty Experienced COAL; MINEE.S, for the Collingwood (Nelson). Colliery.—Apply to the Manager, at ft Mine. WANTED, TWO or three BOYS to run the EtbWk Star. Good boys can earn from l&V 25s a week. LOST— A Small Gold Trunk LOCKETiC Wyndbam-street or Queen-street. U finder will bo rewarded on leaving it at MB Senior's, Albert-Btreet. H FOB SALE—Nine Tons of Meadow Hay ; also Five Acres of !» a splendid crop.—Apply to Captain SiHM*. Onehunga. M On s a l;!* 1 E. <fc. H. ISAACS', 1 FEW BOXES 10s CAVENDISH- | TO PIG FEEDERS, &c, &o. |; THE WASH may now be obtained |JH cheap at the Crown Distillery,' ; Britomart.>: It is highly prized m M p|| for its fattening qualities. ':-. W. J. CAWKWEhh. Vulcan Wg j; /-. RAND SWIMMING*& BlV^I XdX MATCHES at the Auckland s ( jf e 5V_ Breakwater. The following Prizes will W l^j^M competition on MONDAY, the 30th inst., . permitting. The first race to commence at 5.," m sharp. /Hst_t*'(T_. lst-Swimming; boys under 12 y*f«-3iH yards; entry, Gd; first prize, 15s; sew 7s 6d. $$'■-' 2nd—Swimming; boys under 16 .y^J,. «(«*\ 100 yards; entry, Is; first prize, W, prize, 15s. . jJftin 3rd—Swimming; all ages; distance, iw I" 2s; first prize, 40s; second prize, /us. .jyetf . 4tli-Diving Longest Distance; boy^*®" et _ ■ entry, Od; prize, 10s. I yj_„sr* stli-Diving Longest Distance; boysluW*" entry, Is; prize, 15s. A __.H!,' f 6th -Diving Longest Distance; all^jP' prize, 20s. .H. ids. _.''.■ 7th-Diving for Plate; entry, Is; pnf >J% r ,s ,' Bth- Walking a Greasy Pole for a Fat A" to all comers; three to start or no w • Admittance to the Baths, Gd. titTCS* THOS. HlLDljgajl "Tim mHE FLJI 'l£M M J- „iT,t_d ' The Undersigned have been appointe" the sale of the " Fiji Times" in AucMM^ v m, Advertisements received and iorw earliest opportunity. 11l EEED A N~D~ B E E^c(§> "EVENING STAR" ° * QUE EN -> X B EX!•