SHIPPING.

POET OP AUCKLAND.

ARRIVALS.

Challenger, p.s., Murray, from Kaipava, via Bay of Mary Ann, cutter, from Port Charle3.

DEPARTURES.

Tauranga, schooner, Faulkner, for Tauranga Hero, cutter, Moller, for Tauranga. Queen, schooner, Veale, for Kussell.

SUNSET.--This evening, 5.13. HIG-H WATER.—This evening, 9.45

STEAMERS FOR THE THAMES THIS EVENING.

Royal Alfred, 5.30 o'clock.

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

HONOLTrfrcr—Nebraska, August 10. Southebn Pouts—Lord A.shlpy,-io-day.

VESSELS EXPECTED.

Hero, S.S., from Sydney. CrO-Ahead, b.s., from 'J.-irauaki. Countess of Kintore, ;jhip, from London. Alice, barque, from London. _ East Lothian, barque, from New York via

Sydney. Janet Dalgleish, barque, from Newcastle. Fairy, sohooner, from ELaiapoi. Aurora, schooner, from Kaipara.

VESSELS IN HARBOUR.

Keera, s.s., laid-up. Samßon, p.s., laid-up. Alexandrina, ship, from London, L. V

Nathan & Co., agents. Excelsior, ship, from London.—Brown,

Campbell in Co., agents. Albion, barque, from Russell, L. D. Nathan

and Co., agents. ~-,«■ Na Noba, schooner, from Eijis.—J. S. Mac-

farlane, agent. Alice Cameron, barque, from Sydney. W. 0. W entworth, barque, from Melbourne. Colonist, schooner, from Kaipara. —M. JSTic col, agent.

EXPORTS.

Per 8.8. Lord Ashley, for Napiev and Southern ports: For Napier—3 cases rope, Macffarlane and Co.; 1 bale paper, Lusk ; 1 trunk, 1 case, 1 trass, Sargood ; 1 case, Clark and Son. For Wellington—l parcel, Matthews ; 10 barrels salmon, 20 cases ditto, 10 half-barrels ditto, Henderson and MactTar lane; 20 boxes soap, Bucholz and Co.; 4 cases jams, 50 packages oysters, Pringle; 3000 feet timber, Combes and Daldy; 4 carts, Crawford. For Lyttelton—lo bales wool packs, New Zealand Loan Company; 5 quarter-casks wine, 6 cases ditto, Jervis ; 2 auarter-caflks wino, 2 casks ditto, 3 quarter casks ditto, Meyers; 1 parcel, Bank of New Zealand; 29 cases merchandise, 20 dozen buckets, E. and H. Isaacs; 30 bundle, sacks, 5 kegs butter, McKenzie; 80 bundles sacks, Soppett; 14 ditto, Jakins; 14 ditto, Henderson and Co. For Duredm— 2 cases drapery, Isaacs. For Timaru—2 casks seed, Buckland. For Otago-1 parcel, Young; 13 hhds. 2 barrels, Fraser ; 1 parcel, Kempthorne; 15 cases mustard, Hull.— Henderson and Macfarlane, agents.

DEPARTURE OF THE LORD ASHLEY.

The s.s. Lord Ashley will take her depar ture for Tauranga and Southom ports this evening. Passengers—Dr. Jackson, Messrs. - •Drike.Acklana, Yarborough, Mitchell, 11 am lin.lira.■Hamlin and three-children; Mr J. Hamlin, Mrs. Croft and two children, Miss Haultain, Miss Buchanan, Miss Bishop, Mrs. Jordan, Messrs. W. GK Harrison, J. H. Har rison, H. A. Keogh, Samuels, Butt, Junior, Cook. Fore Cabin-Mrs. Wright and four children. Messrs. 0. Wright, T. Uurrison, and Williamson. *

The p.s. Boyal Alfred will not leave for the Thames this evening, in consequence of get ting aground, but will leave on Monday morn ing at 11 o'clock. . The p.s. Challenger arrived from Kaipara via the Bay of Islands, this morning, with 8 The° Mary Ann brings 15,000 feet timber for Mr. Goldie. The schooner Queen has sailed for Kussell for a cargo of coal. . J

CALLS AND DIVIDENDS LIST.

Thb following are the current culls and divi dends payable in tbe companies nunicu be low:—

THE MAILS.

Mails will close as under :— For Thames, this day, at 5 p.m.,and 5.30 p.m., and on Monday, 7th inst., at 4.30 and 5 p.m. For Wangarei. etc., per Clyde, this day, •* * P-m- For Tauianga, Napior, Gisborne, and the Southern Provides, per s.s. Lord Ashley, this day, at 5 p.m. For Wangarei Heads, etc., par Duke of Edinburgh, FoTla^llfptr'LaUa&h, on Monday, 7th For Fiji per Flirt, on Monday, 7th inst., at 11 a.m. and per Sea Gull, at 4 p.m. Mails for the undermentioned places, per p.s. Ne braska,* will close at this office on Thursday, 10th For Baniwich aißlands, British Columbia, United States of America, British, Central, and Sputh America, British and Foreign West Indies, and Continent of Europe, via, England, at 10.80 a.m. For United Kingdom via San Francisco, at 10.30 a.m For money orders and registered letters, at 9.80 a.m. For newspapers, at 9 a.m. . Late letters for United States of America and United Kingdom, bearing alate fee of 6d in addition to the Dostaae will be received at this office till 11 a.m., and by the Mail Agent on board the steamer up to time of sailing.

Note —In consequence of the road between Mercer and Newcastle being flooded and impassable, mails for all places above Mercer will, until further notice, be closed at this office on Tuesdays and Saturdays, at 7 80 p.m. The return mails will be deliverable on Mon day and Friday mornings. SBBIa g, Chief Postmaster.

AMUSEMENTS, MEETINGS, &c.

. This Evening.

Bazaar in the Choral Hall, Symonds-street, Prince of Wales Theatre, 8. Theatre Royal, 8.

The Evening Star.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 5, 1871.

" For the cause that lacks assistance, For the wrong that needs resistance, For the future in the distance, And the good that we can do."

It is really a pity to see so fine a building as Government House idle and useless, and going to wreck, as it is now likely to do, in the altered state of things. Occasionally, no doubt, we may be privileged to bask in the sun shine of vice-regal splendour, but no more, we presume, will Auckland be the permanent residence of His Ex cellency, and " Jiehabod" may be written on Government House. It is very trying, but time, which heals all wounds, will doubtless apply a salve to the lacerated feelings of the ' inhabitants of this city, and though it may be hard in the present state of public feeling consequent on the recent bereavement to hint at the utilisation of the halls from which Viceregal glory has so re cently departed, aud it may appear like discussing the disposal of a de ceased friend's clothing,still wo venture to suggest that Government House should not be allowed to stand a pro fitless monument to our vain ambi tions. We are indeed promised a re turn of Viceroyalty during the " shoot ing season," so that we shall not be utterly bereaved; but we think a smaller building could be found for a shooting box, and it is even possible that the con veniences and economy of a smaller establishment might conduce to the better enjoyment; of a sporting trip on the part of R\a Excellency. At any rate, now time the Vice-Eegal resi dence has baen pr-i'iuanently fixed in the city of earthquakes, it is probable that^a more profitable use might be made of our Government House than reserving it, at much expense, for the occasional visits of Vice-royalty. Of the many purposes to which it could bo applied, we know of none to equal that of a Ladies' Collego. The eminent success that baa attended' the Ladies' College ab Duneclin "will unquestionably give :m impetus to the movement for a 'iigh class female education in New Zenla'jul, and the day is fast passing away when female education must oscillate between the piano and the frying-pan. We cannot think that Auckland will remain long in the rear of the Southern city, and we have no doubt that our fair sisters will ere ioug demand as high class education is is available to the Scotch lassies of fche South. Now, for such a purpose no thing could be more admirably adapted than Government House. If we re commended that the building should be applied to an " Old Woman's Eefuge," or a "Workhouse," or a "Destitute Asylum" of any kind, then, however noble the purpose, the incon gruity of the object with past associa tions would grate on the feelings. But, devoted to a Ladieß' College, the noble pile of buildings could not be regarded as having fallen from its high estate; and the sight of youth and loveliness flitting through the sylvan scenes surrounding, and the halls and corridors jo cund with the merry peals of laugh ter, the gushing melody of young hearts, would all be ■wholly in keeping with the past. We feel quite poetic at the thought; but dragging our selves down to sober prose, we do strongly urge attention to the sub ject. We may as well crush our small ambitions which would prompt the belief that Auckland will again become the seat of Government, and the permanent residence of Vice royalty ; and we call on the fathers and mothers of Auckland to demand that Government House may be de voted to the noble purpose of a Ladies' College. _^_____

CALEDONIAN DIVIDEND.

We have much pleasure in congratulating the lucky shareholders of this king of claims on another dividend. The directors have resolved on £15 per share as the dividend on this occasion, payable on Wednesday next. The directors of the Thames Gold Mining Company have also declared a dividend of £2 ss.

THE CADETS.

A meeting of the Artillery Cadets was held last night, at Foit Britomart, for the election of officers. There were thirty four cadets present, Captain Featon in the chair. After some preliminary pro ceedings the election was conducted by ballot, and the following officers were chosen :—Mr. Morissey, Captain ; Mr. John Molioy, First - Lieutenant; Mr. George Clarke, Sub-Lieutenant; Messrs. William Mill and J. Mill, Sergeants ; Messrs. Ambrose, Good, and William Graham, Corporals ; Messrs. F. Clark and i£. Clark, Bombardiers. Mr. Alfred Edmonds wa3 elected secretary to the company. After a vote of thanks to Captain Featon for presiding, the meet ing separated.

THE LIGHTING OF THE TOWN CLOCK.

As we gave prominence to Mr. Jenkins' name in our report of the lighting of the Town Clock, we ghully give insertion to his explana tion of the reasons why he did not complete the work. As to Mr. Jenkins' ability to satisfactorily complete the work, had he not been prostrated by sickness, 'wo aro in a position to vouch. Tho accompanying letter we extract, by request, from the colums of our contemporary the Cross : —" To the Editor : Sir, —Permit me to make a few remarks anent the lighting of the town clock. I am tho " gentleman of experience' alluded to in yesterday's papor, who ' offered his service, ;' but I never was fool enough to ' propose to remove a portion of tho clock works in- order to make a successful illumi nation.' It is quite true that I did propose to alter the very bungling manner in which the woodwork supporting the clock-works has been executed, and which would be a disgrace to any hedge carpenter ; and the gentleman in charge of tho clook told me that he would ' object to anything that I might propose,' and instead of aiding me in the work I had undertaken, favoured me day by day with a lecture on the ill-treat ment he had received Irora everybody con nected with tho building, and his own super human exertions and holies. A very severe and seriouii attack of illness, which had been gradually coming on daring the time I was engoged at the work, completely .pvariirated me, and prevented'my completing my t/ask : which I have no doubt can yet be successfully accomplished.—Yours, &c , THOMAS JjESKIKS, Pitt-street."

FREEMASONRY.

The presentation of a gold watch to Brother James Currie Doull. P.M., of Lodge 421,1.0., took place last evening, as announced in our paper of yesterday, at the Masonic Hotel, in the presence of upwards of forty brethren of "the mystic tie," by Brother Kees, the1 W.M. of the Lodge, with a sharp but appro priate address. Brother Doull expressed his thanks for the very handsome, and valuable token of the approbation of his brethren, in very eloquent and feeling terms ; after which the Lodge was " callod off " from lapor to refreshment, when the brethern sat down to a banquet, which did great credit to Brother Avoy's cusi/w and taste in the arrangement of the table, after which the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were drank, including the health of the distinguished brother in whose honor the meeting was held. Iho following is the inscription on the watch: —" Presented to Mr. J. O. Doull, P.M., of the/United Service Lodge, 421,1.0.—P.Gh Sec, by the Brethren of his Lodge, August 4th, 1871." It was supplied from the establishment of Mr. Macready, Shortland-street.

POLICE COURT.—Saturday.

{Before Thomas Beckham, EBq., E.M.]

Dbukkenhesi. —Three persons, convicted of first offences, were each fined 10s and costs, with the alternative of 48 hours' imprison ment ; and two who had made their appear anoe before the Bench on previous oocasions, had a double amount of fine imposed on them,

THE MAN ABOUT TOWN.

No. xvi. ".Well, dad, are you, going to the trial this morning P" said Dick to me on Thurs day, '. shortly after I had re-opened my eyes upon this sublunary sphere in general, and my small breakfast of toast and chocolate in particular. " What rial?" I enquired, "who's indicted?" " The traction engine," answered Dick, "so look aliye and let's see the whole thing." So at half-past eleven o'clock we proceeded to Eort-street, where already an immense crowd had congregated to see the monster fed previous to starting, and exactly at noon Mr. Traction, who ap peared to have been very well satisfied with his meal, gave forth a roar that shook the earth) and made the boldest turn pale, while the horses in tho imme diate neighbourhood quivered with fear at the dread sound of their enemy, and prepared either to run away or to attack him in a body—but they were held fast. And then around the city did the prisoner go, and the trial was one of a- most satisfactory character. Its pace was per fectly frightful, it rushed up and down the hills with the speed almost of a race horse. The spectators ran behind in one dense mass, and some who were fortunate enough to catch up with Mr. Traction got a seat, but this fleetness of foot was given to but a few. Amongst those, however, who were so lucky, was a man of letters connected with an engine quite as powerful, if, indeed, not more so, than Mr. Traction, viz., Mr. Press. With a reckless daring which will never be for gotten by .those who witnessed it, this literary adventurer, fully clad in south wester, oilskin capo, heavy boots and umbrella, and clutching tenaciously his note-book i» his hand, leapt into the steering-box of the traction, amid deafuing cries of " bravo Prosy" from the small boys, who at once recognised and appre ciated his gigantic intellect. But Scottie looked not to the right or to the left, but, with note-book in hand, continued for the space of several hours to note down the most minute " particulars." Before lie had gone very tar, however, it was evident that he hadn't got his sea-legs on, and a lurch of the monster almost threw him from his position. But, althongh he turned pale, he clung stoutly to the steering apparatus, to which he at length, upon being urged, consented to allow himself to be lashed for safety. The smoke fell around him in clouds, and before the vessel, I mean the engine, had gone 40 miles his face was as black as soot, so that viowed from a distance, and taken in connection with his macintosh, he pre sentcd the appearance of a classic negro figure-head. Thi3 was greatly admired by the boys, though I am bound to admit that several horses were almost frightened out of their wits by tho startlinc appari tion. As the different streets were passed, large crowds of people were seen stiinding at the corners, but the engine flew by so rapidly that it was impossible to tell whether they were men or women. On reaching the foot of Grey-street, "How's ' her head ?" cried Dick, " Due north -1 east and a half south," answered • the man at the wheel. Tho captain, fear • ful that his vessel would be precipitated • over the Queen-street Wharf before she > could be stayed, sang out in a voice of 1 thunder, " Helm's a lee ! hard a weather, and round with tho jib sheets!" Tho order was promptly obeyed, and the ! noble and graceful craft, in ausvvor to an ' extra half ounce of tobacco juice, payed ' off splendidly, swung round ou her beam ends, drew the boilers after her, and ascended Wakefield-streot liko a race . horse, amidst the enthusiastic cheers of the assembled multitude: But what need to describe all ths beautiful qualities of ! this magnificent structure, which ultima -1 tely hove in sight from the wharf about three o'clock, bearing due north, and at a ' speed that would have astonished even ' the great Stephenson himself. Thus, afteF a perilous voyage of three hours, had this ! great machine accomplished a journey . unheard of in tho annals- of Auckland locomotion. Says Dick, when it was nil over, " I hope to goodness that's the last trial, for my nerves can't stand any more on 'em, and as it lias been on its public trial to-day, and I am one of the jurors, 1 unanimously pronounce it guilty, and hope the Court will sentence it to transporta tion for life."

On Thursday Dick received a special invitation to attend a ball given at one of our public buildings, by Mr. Luisun the welf-kown manufacturer with quartz on the brain and greenstone on the stomach. Ho attended in his best, promising to be home at 12 o'clock, but not until four in the morning did that un naturalboyreturn. Iwasthenarousedfrom my peaceful slumber by the sound of my hopeful's voice singing in horrible time and tune, " I won't gothornc till morning," and on proceeding to the window I perceived Dick looking very intently by the light of the moon at the street-door knocker, and vainly trying to open it with his latch-key. lat once let him in when he fondly addressed mo in a thick voic >, "Ah ah, 'say f'ther, 's that you? such lotsh jol-ly gais." I imme diately carried him up to bed, when he fell into a tranquil sleep—the calm sleep of innocence—in less than a minute. In the morning he described the ball to me in glowing colours, and spoke in terms of rapture of the beauteous creatures who had polked with him on the previous night, lie said there was a magnificent spread, lots of ginger beer, a brass band, and all the most' dashing girls of the city present. He noticed a good many of our public men there too getting a fesd on the choap, and he prognosticates at least a dozen marriages to result from the flirtation going on—and the toasts. were immense. Among them were the " Quartz and Greenstone Trade, the Great Victuallers, the Syrens of the Bar, Confusion to the Enemies of Raffles"— and many others too numerous to mention. Dick, ifc appears, was called upon to respond on behalf of the Indies. He says he did so in tho following neat speech:—Ladies, I look towards you —and may you never deny me tick; for you are a- galaxy of beauty, and ia. joy. ; .for ever." Dancing was them resumed and only stopped, Dick says, on the band becoming too hoarse to blow any longer; and when they parted host Luisun said the " turkey was getting on, and would be fat soon ;" and invited them all to inspect his stock of quartz and greenstone. the very next

day, and they should buy at the very lowest market prices. - I took Dick to the Bazaar last night, for after what occurred on Thursday I would not again trust him out by himself. What a delightful place a bazaar is to be quietly eased of one's cash ; but as I did not take any with me, why, it did not much matter. Thejprodominating feature appeared to me to be an immense prepon derance of leg on the part of the young men. One listless young fellow with an immense stride, whom the girls addressed as " Macey dear," who is well known by tho fashionable cut of his great coat, and who seemed to own the entire affair,. particularly tickled my fancy, —a dark complexioned youth, whom I took to be the master of the ceremonies— and an especial favourite ~ with all the ladies. There was something pleasing about these dear creatures when they teased you to go into their lotteries, but the pleasure was anything but great to see this long chap moving about with an armful of dolls or toys, and a perpetual smirk on his face. And there wero many others of the same kind " finnicking" about with the ladies in a munner that raised my bile at once, and caused me to clear out in very quick time. But I had to leave Dick behind me with ten shillings, and on his return homo he announced, with great glee, that he had of course expended it all, and in exchange had got a box of hairpins, a ladies' chignon, and a pair of scissors. Happy Dick ! —but all are not so fortunate as he.

Nathaniel Beeswing.

THE BAZAAR.

Thk bazaar at tho Syaionds-street Musio Hall was continued yesterday, and was again very successful, being largely attended, and the pecuniary results very satisfactory. The Hall was open at 2 o'clock, and during the afternoon large numbers of peoplo were present, and patronised the dalls with great liberality. In the evening the Hcene wus lively in the ex treme ; the Hall was quite full, a most exten sive business was being done on all hands, and the young ladies to whom was confided tho task of extracting money were most assiduous in their endeavours to sell or raffle any and everything over which they had charge. No doubt some of the gentlemen present, after having contributed two or three times to the various lotteries', resolved to do so no more, and buttoned up their pockets with the most stoical determination, but few could withstand the fire of. so many brilliant eyes and the coaxing of so many silvery voices without relenting, and again, for the fourth, fifth, or sixth time, as the case might bo, thrusting their hands into their pockets and bringing forth the required sums. And what if they did not win—which of course they could not all hope to do—they had the satis faction of knowing that they had only surrendered after a most determined assault ; whilo, if they did turn up tho lucky number, and become the fortu nate possessor of a scent bottle, cigar case, baby-doll, or child's frock, they, no doubt, felt supremely happy. The staff band was again present, under the leadership of Mr. Curry, and did much to enliven the proceedings. The dissolving views were again exhibited to crowds of the young folks, and large numbers availed themselves of the opportunity of looking through the very powerful microscope of Dr. I'urchas, and witnessing tho minute wonders of nature in an enlarged and pleuaing form. The members of committee oxerted themselves to their very bejt to make tho affair successful, and they succeeded in doing so to the fullosb possible degree. To-day will be the last day of the bazaar, which will be re opened ut two o'clock. The amounts reoeived yesterday wore as follow :—At the door, £17 17«. (3d. ; Kemuera stall, £35 25.; Auckland South stall, £10 14s. Bd. ; Parnell stall, £12 ; Auckland West stall, £17 155.; Auckland East stall, £20 17s ; Mrs. George's School's stsvll, £5 Ga. 4d.; refreshment stall, £6 10s. ; microscope, £1 ss. Gd. ; and dissolving views, 13a. 6J.; total, £127 11s. fid.— Herald.

THIS DAY.

The bazaar opened again to-day at two o'clock. The interest seems to increase as the proceedings draw to a close. There was a very largo crowd shortly after the hour of opening; and, doubtless, this evening espe cially tho Choral Hall will be crammed. As is usual, thero will probably be an auction to clear off the balance of the articles. The greatest credit is due to all concerned for the admirable manner in which tho bazaar has been conducted throughout.

SHARE MARKET.

me. f. newman's report.

The share market has been more active this morning for general stocks, but Caledonian and Thames shares are ne glected until tho dividend becomes known. My sales comprise—lmperial Crown, £5 ; <U1 Nations, £4; Nonpareil, £4 12s 6d ; Caledonian, sellers, £190; Thames, £37, cum div. MR.c. w. "walker's report. Business has been dull today. I have sold Caledonian, £190 ; Alburaia, £8; Thames, £37; Queen of May, Bs. A great enquiry for Central Italy, sold at £2 12s 6d; Nonpareil, £4 12s 6d; All Nations, £4. Sellers, Long Drive, £13 ; ilbion, £13; Alburnia, £8. MB. MARTIN SHOLl's BEPOBT. The state of the market is as follows : —Caledonian held at £192 ]0s ; Thames, £38. Business dull, waiting the declara tion of dividends from Caledonian and Thames. ■ ■ ... M 3. j. m. lennox's report. The sharemarket was very quiet this morning. There were very few buyers. The prices offered for leading stocks did not lead to business. I v have sold:— Otago, £3 15s. fellers of Caledonian, £190, with dividond; Thames, £36 10s, with dividend; Otago, £3 15s; Central Italy, £2 10s.

MUTUAL MINING IN VESTMENT COMPANY.

The monthly meeting of the shareholders in the Mutual Mining Investment Company was held on Thursday night, when tho statement submitted showed the very satisfactory state of affairs, mentioned in our Wednesday's issue, the profits being actually equal to 150 per cent. per. annum on the investments made, cal culated on their present selling prices. Mr. Williams, the manager, tendered his resignation which was accepted. A meeting of the directors was held this afternoon, at which it Svas.ro-. solved to defer thq appointment of a manager till noxt meeting of directors on Monday evening, when names will be proposod, and the appointment made.

There is this of good in real, evils: they deliver us while they last from tho pretty dea potiem of all that is imaginary, -

CORRESPONDENCE.

[We are not responsible for our Correspondents' opinions.]

To tho Editor, of'the Etenin& Stab. g IE —Why place me in the hands of your "Man about Town ?" I was afflicted with extreme deafness, so doaf that you had to shout close to my ear before ; I could under stand what was saii to me. I candidly toll you I was frightened, and wrote to my brother, a banker in England, to procure ine_ the best advice. He paid his life governorship of *10 to the Royal Dispensary for diseases of the ear and sent mo a receipe from that infirmary. I went to one of the most respectable chemists in town, and had the various materials com pounded. I was entirely cured. Gratitude alone caused me to put the advertisement m the Herald, and, instead of your facetious friend placing me in your funny columns, my advertisement should rathor have come under your graver eyes as one really anxious to throw broadcast the benefits I have myself received individually. Pray believe me when I say I was actuated by no mean, sordid motives, but rather a honest and sincere desire to confer the same benefits I have myself received —I am, &c,

T. B. Hahnafoud.

To the Editor of the Evbhing Stab.

g IR| —I observe that one of our theatres is about to produce " Formosa," well described as the " Railroad to Ruin." In behalf of the respectable and«noral portion of our citizens, and in the cause of morality, I Venture to express the hope that you will not notice a production that make a prostitute the heroine, and surrounds her with all the gilded trap pings that would tend to recommend a life of infamy. The vile production has been ex pelled from other cities, and I do not think it will find favour in Auckland.—l am, &c.

Public Decency,

HIGHWAY BOARDS.

GRAFTON ROAD,

THE special meeting of the ratepayers of tbis district was held last evening, at the Queen's Head Hotel, corner of Kyber Pass Road— Mr. Stephen Hughes in the chair. The meet ing was an adjourned meeting from that heW at the Mechanics' Institute,: to consider the expediency of a lighting rate. Mr. Dyson brought forward n plan of lighting the dis trict. He proposed that lamps should be placed at the corner of Earangahape Road, Seafield View, opposite the G-rafton Road ; another opposite the road leading to Mr. Pierces ; also, a light leading down the gaol road ; the remaining lights to be distributed through the district, according to the necessi ties of the different neighbourhoods. He thought that a light should be placed at the dangerous pluce at the foot of Grafton Eoad (the cutting), and. another opposite the church, at the southern end. He believed that every Highway Board would be anxious to consult the safety of assemblages of pepple who congregated at a particular place. The proposal to fix a dozen lights wa" ulti mately reduced to a proposal to have ten lights. It was next suggosted that tho lights should be only placed (if adopted) at tho most dangerous places.—Mr. Dyson concluded by proposing a resolution that his plan should be adopted.—Mr. Pearce seconded the mo tion, that the district be lighted with gas. He thought ifc was necessary that the district should be lighted, for lighting would enhance the value of property in the district by at least 50 per cent. He did not tbink that the question of three farthings for gaa was de serving of much dispute. But he would like the surrounding districts to go in for a light ing rate . also. It would be of. little uao to light one [district, if the surrounding dis tricts did not follow the example.— Several ratepayers thought that the proposal was precipitate, bocause there was no-guaran tee that the surrounding districts would follow the example.—Mr. Dunn was of opinion that the first thing should be to pro vide roads to people's places. Ho had no objection to the lighting, but ho thought that a good road was the first consideration. He could not forget what occurred in 1865-7, when the City Board Act was passed,—when Mr. Brown was Superintendent. He snualied up the arrangement. He wouH m r«r bp backward in putting his hand in im pocUcl for roads.—Mr. Staines proposed au amend ment, the effect of which was to negative the proposal for lighting.—Mr. Pearce moved; " That the original proposition for lighting should be put."—Mr. Reid thought it mon strous that the people of one part of the district (G-rafton Road) should wish for a lighting rate, when the people of other placed 'were up to their knees in mud. — Mr. Eaton said he had to pay at least 30s. for scoria to, lay down the whole length of his property, in order to enable the people to get along.—Mr. Pierce said that the effect of the amendment would be to negative the proposition. Ho believed the original proposition would be thrown out. —Mr. Keera believed that the amendment would test the feeling of the meeting, and place the subject in its proper position. Ho would have' the subject fairly discussed.—A discussion arose as to whether proxies could vote under a speoial proposal of that kind.— The Chairman did not think that proxies were needed. The language of the Aot was* that the " ratepayers present" should decide. He believed that this construction did not effect the plurality of votes.. He thought that ratepayers should vote according to the money they paid. Ratepayers were entitled to vote acoording to the scale they paid The Chairman read the clauses of the Act re lating to special purposes of the meeting. Mr. Dunn aaked whether the last meeting held in the Mechanics' Institute could be re garded- as a.legal meeting?— The. Chairman saiil it was not necessary that: the meeting should be held in the distriot.—Mr. Pearoe proposed that they should go to the vote. Mr. Keora thought the question was for the majority of ratepayers present.—The Chair man decided that the plurality of votes must be admitted. That was his ruling. —Mr. Reid and Mr. Keera thought the chairman had top much the air of an advocate. Mr. Pearce thought the gentlemen who objected might protest. He^looked upon the motion as lost. But he hoped no more time would be lost. Those who protested could appeal to the Superintendent—Mr. Keera thought that the meeting should be adjourned. It was perfectly competent ;for them to adjourn— Mr. Dyson said he had proposed six lights He could not derive any benefit from more than one light.-Mr. Dunn: If I am not presumptuous, and not too bold—Chairman • Don tbe bashful, Mr. Dunn !—Mr. Stainos said his amendment was, that in consequence of the high rate of three-halfpence in the pound, it was not desirable to rate the , inhabitants an additional three farthings for the purpose of lighting—The Chairman thought the amendment would be improved «:W ?li t ( !i, lng ™au ? hsohlbo negative, in effect, I lhaUhe Board be not authorised to levy the ! tbree-iartlung rate for lighting. "-Mr. Staines moved, and Mr. Reid seoorided, "That the trustees be not authorised to levy a lighting rate, whwh was carried by a large majority^ -Th» concluded the buiiaeii of the meeting

SPECIAL TELEGRAMS

THIS DAY

[feom our own coeeespondebtt.]

THE CALEDONIAN—I6,OOO OZS EXPECTED.

ALL NATIONS CRUSHING.

MOANATAIRI AND THE MAE'S

ANN CEUSHINGI-S.

Gf-EAHAMSTOWN, 3 p.m.

The Caledonian have lodged this morning 2000 ounces, and have two heavy retorts on the fire. The total amount now banked is 13,318 ounces, 'and it is expected that by this even ing about 2,5000 ounces more will ba lodged.

The Moanatairi crushing is looting about the same aa last. They will clean up on Monday, and the yield is expected to be about 250 ounces.

The All j>anons nave put through 105 tons, which has given 145 ounces.

The tributers of the G-olden Crown have obtained 50 ounces from a crush ing of 35 toiis.

The Mary Ann, adjoining the Cen tral Italy and Red Queen, have taken out a few specimens from the 140 feet level. ' .

The "Whau have again come acrosa some good stone, and the mine ia looking well.

The Royal Alfred is stuck on the mud, and will not leave for Auckland till the next tide.

THE LATEST

3.30 p.in, The Caledonian have made another1 lodgment of gold, and the total now in bank is 14,074 ounces; 'more this evening. Three hundredweight of splendid specimens just out.

The Central Italy lode has greatly increased" tin's morning, and is now looking first-rate.

The Q-olden Crown have lodged 53 ounces from 45 tons. Koyal Alfred le.tves at 10 p.m.

THE EVENING STAR, AUCKLAND, SATURDAY, AUGUST 5, 1871.



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-^lx NOTICE. MttgM&Sa The p. s. 'ROYA L ALFRED' will tnr ■'■- leave for the THAMES on MON DAY, at 11 o'clock Morning. Leaving TABAKCJ at 4 o'clock Afternoon. .; EDGAR "W. WALKEK, "" " Agent. ~\T O T I 0 E. illilliisSr The p.s. 'ROYAL ALFRED' will IHTir.Ji.iwttwr.aiaa: I( £ ye fw . the T HAMTSS TO NIGHT, in consequence of getting aground at Grahamstown, but will leavo at 11 o'clock on MON DAY EVENING. EDGAR W. WALKER, Agent. T^OR SYDNEY. /G^filx^ The favovit° resiiiar tra(ier 'ALICE CAMERON,'- O" THURSDAY next, 10th instant. For freight or passage apply to HENDERSON & MACFARLANE.



We understand that the Eesideut Magistrate purposes transacting the Police Court business every day nexi week except Friday. In con sequence no " rota" has been prepared. Those desirous of having a trip to the Thatngs have a rare opportunity by the Golden Grown to-morrow. She leavos the Queen-street Wharf at 11 o'clock in the fore noon, and leaves G-rahamstown on Monday at the same hour. The only business transacted at the Police Court this morning was the punishment of a few drunkards. It is worthy of note that this is the third occasion' within the last fortnight upon: which nothing more serious has been brought forward; -jj.y .-.;•;!],■•<;!



The funeral of the late Mr. Walter Henry Stretton took place yesterday afternoon. The body was followed to the grave by the mem bers of No.-6 Company A.a. V.,.0f which Mr. Stretton had been a member. R. Beck desires to inform his friends, and the public generally, that ho has just received per B.s. James Paterson, fronTSyduey, a choice and magnificent assortment of jewellery, watches, and silver plato, comprising all the latest designs, and selected specially to his order, for which he solicits an early inspec tion.— R. Beck, Jeweller, Queen-street. — [Adtt.] Mrs. Whitaker has desired us. through our columns to return her sincere thanks to those ladies and gentlemen who kindly assisted at the concert on Wednesday last, in aid of the funds of the Refuge for Destitute Old Women and lying-in Hospital. Ths concert in itself was a decided suceeso, the whole of the best available talent in Auckland having come forward to take part in it. But still it ia to be regretted that the weather was co unpropitious, as, had it been otherwise, there is no doubt that the house would have been filled to overflowing, and the funds pro portionately benfiitted. Members of the " Board of green cloth" would' do well to look in at the billiard-room of host Mill,, of the Q.C.E., in Sbortland Crescent. The enterprising proprietor has imported by the Excelsior one of the best tables of thoso celebrated manufacturers, Burroughes and Watts, which will be fully adjusted and ready for operation this evening Having inspected it, we can safely say that it is one of the best in Auckland, and is sure to give satisfaction to all who may venture to play matches upon it.—[Advt.] A singular circumstance occurred yesterday in Pitt-street, resulting from the fruits of this changeable weather. A building in course of orection for Mr. Heighton, >as a blacksmith's shop, was suddenly caught in a miniature tornado, and the two side-walls levelled. The damage, we understand, is about £30. Mr. H. Kohn begs to inform his numerous friends and customers that he has just re ceived a very choice consignment of jewellery of the chastest and mosß elegant descrip tion, and the latest designs. He solicits.an early inspection, as the bijouterie is of such n character and at such prices as to suit all tastes and purchasers. —[Adtt.] . The gem of the season is to be seen at F. H. Lewisson's, and the finest piece of work ever yet turned out in quartz and greenstone mosaic work. It is a pair of solitaire, inlaid with the square and compass, and is the first masonic emblem ever made in quartz and greenstone, —[_Advt.]



YTTANTED —A Second-Hand Harmonium YV for a country Chapel.—Apply to Letter Box 106. WANTP^D— A PAIUVYERwith a Vessel, • from 15 to 25 ton?, schooner rigged if possible, and well found-in sails, rigging, &c., to join (he ndreriiser in the Island Trade, i whorever most proflliiblo employment may be had, I finding chronometer, and every neces sary for the navigation of tho vessel,- also one man.—For particulars apply at the Stab . office, WANTED— SITTING-BOOM: and BED ROOM for married couple without children.—Apply, stating terms, " X," Box 83, Post-ollit'o. WANTED— A TINSMITH.—AppIy im' mediately to .VI. McDerhott, Victoria street. WANTED— A Good General Female • SERVANT. -Apply at the New Cale donia Hotel, Symonds-street. WANT TED—A SHOP and DWELLING, HOUSE, in business part of Parnell —Apply by loiter to 8.C., office of this paper WANTED— 100 Bono, Fide Travellers, to become Lodgers every Saturday night, to drink Beer all day on Sunday, Dunville's Whiskey not excepted, at the Oriental Hotel WANTED~TO RENT-A Comfortable Five or Six roomed Cottage j within fifteen minutes' walk of the Post-office.—Ap» ply G-., office,of this paper. MONEY to Lend on Mining Shares.—Ap ply to H. V. Stevens, SharebroUer,1 . Qucon-street. TEN SHILLINGS REWARD, LOST— Between Quick's Stables, and Rtt« . street, a small SILVER MOUNTED'- CANE.—Apply George Thorne, in Fort street. Q I T V _jH A L L . LANCASHIRE BELLRINGERS. FAREWELL ENTERTAINMENT. Tuesday evening, august 8, wn. Under the distinguished patronage of ' ■ \ HIS HONOR THJS SUPERINTENDENT, T. B. • '■:» GILLIES, Esq., His "Worship tub Mayor, P. A. Philips Esq., and the City Council. On which occaaion they will be assisted by Madame and Mr. AVinmr, and (by the kind permission of the Management of the Theatre Royal) Mr. Holdswoeth . Hate of Lyster s Opera Troupe) has also volunteered his services; Mr. Sam H. Birtles will sing, " It's JNioe to be a Father! !!-" -as sung-by him, with great success, in all the Australian Colonies. For particular!", see programme. X^K 01 Admisslott:—39- 25., and Is. Doors opea at 7.30, to commence at 8 o'clock precisely. FAREWELL ' Farewell! ! Farewell I! 1 . • '' pAJDEDONIAN GOLD -MINING. ; \J | COMPANY (REGISTERED). The TRANSFER BOOKS will be CLOSED until 11 o clock noon, WEDNESDAY, August 9, when • ? DIVIDEND of FIFTEEN PotjNDS per share will be payable at the Company's office, Shortland-street, ' ■ Auckland. CHARLES TOTHILL, Auckland, 7th August, 1871 •—— i $ mHAMES G-OLD MINING COM- X PANy (LIMITED). ] The TRANSFER BOOKS will be CLOSED until 12 < jr; oolockl noon, WEDNESDAY, August 9, when *' / DIVIDEND of TWO POUNDS FIVE SHILLINGS « I per share will bo payable at the Company's office, Shortland-street. I ROBT. SOMMERVILLE, ' Secretary. l fc Auckland, August 7, 1871-