SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

PORT OF AUCKLAND.

SUNSET : This evening, 6.40. HIGH WATER: This evening, 5.51

STEAMER FOR THE THAMES.

Lady Bowen, S o'clock this evening.

ARRIVALS.

Coronet, schooner, from Tahiti via Rorotonga. Comerang, p.s., Chrisp, from Russell.

DEPARTURES.

Duke of Edinburgh, p.s., Farquhar, for Wangarei Ivanhoe, schooner, for Mongonui. Ferndale, barque, for New York. Rita, brig, for the Thames.

WHALERS' REPORT.

The following whaling ships have arrived at the Bay of Islands :—February 24: Crown and Shield, 259 tons, Pears, from the South Seas ; 440 barrels sperm oil, 100 barrels whale oil.—February 26 : Milton, 373 tons, Wilson, from the South Seas ; 1,675 barrels sperm oil, 90 barrels whale oil. Janet, 153 tons, Macey, from the South Seas ; 300 barrels sperm oil.

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

For Sydney aid Melbourne: City of Melbourne, on

arriral of the Nebraska. For Tahiti: Queen, schooHW, this day. Tor Loidon : Caduceus, ship, early. Tor New York: Quesnsland, barque, early. For Southern ports: Keera, Friday; and Phoebe, early Welington, s.s., on arrival of the Nebraska For Kaipara: Colonist, schooner, 29th inst. For Napier, Wellington, Lyttelton, and Otago Nebraska, p.s., to-morrow. For Wanganui: St. Kilda, to-morrow, at 3 p.m,

VESSELS EXPECTED.

leera, p.s., from Nap er. Magellan Cloud, schoorer, from Chatham Islands Naomi, ship, from London, sailed 16th November. Wild Duck, ship, from London, sailed 10th December Phoebe, s.s., from Southern Ports. Moa, brig, from Melbourne. (Sailed Feb. 4.) Helenslee. ship, from London Frowning Beauty, barque, from Newcastle. Sailed February 14 Bella Mary, barque, from Hobart Town. Nebraska," mail steamer, from Honolulu, due 27th

instant Cvrene, barque, from Lyttelton Whynot, ketch, from Napier Nukulau, schooner, from Levuka Byron, brig, from Sydney Taranaki, s.s., from the South. England, ship, from London. Ella Gladstone, brig, from Adelaide. Maggie, brig, from Adelaide. Amherst, schooner, from Sydney.

The brigantine Flirt, Captain McKenzie, has cleared for Napier via Mercury Bay, with 30 tons coal, 50.000 feet timber, and two passengers, Mr. and Mrs. McKenzie. The Queen, schooner, Captain Veale, did not clear at the Customs yesterday, but will probably do so this afternoon. The following is her cargo:—2B casks bottled beer, 6 casks earthenware, 1 case pomades, 2 cases clothing, 1 case perfumed spirits, 2 cases per fumery, 5 boxes tobacco, 1 package cigars, 2 cases sauces* 2 cases biscuits, 1 case potted meat, 4 cases pickles, 25 cases sardines, 24 drums oil, 2 cases drapery, 4 cases matches, 10 cases bottled beer, 10 cases matches, 2 packages cordials, 5 cases furniture, 4 cases potted meats, 5 boxes tobacco, 100 boxes soap, 30 bundles shooks. S byindles iron, 1 package sail needles, 5 casks beef, 11 packages sashes, S packages casements, 3 packages glass doors, 03 doors, L. D. Nathan and Co. The schooner Sea Gull left EusseU for Auckland yesterday, with IGO tons coals. The p.s. Comerang, Captain Chrisp, arrived in har bor this morning from the Bay of Islands, bringing 30 tons coals, 4 tons gum, a quantity of fruit and sundries, and several passengers.' A vessel, supposed to be tlie Nukulau, is coming up the harbor.

COMMERCIAL.

Evening Star Office, Tuesday afternoon.

Mr. G. W. Binney sold to-day, at his Corn Ex change (on account of whom it may concern), a quantity of Christchurch beer, hops, &c. The fol lowing are the prices :—lO barrels Christchurch beer, 21s. per barrel; 3 pockets hops, 4kl. per lb. ; 1 cask hams and bacon, sd. per lb. At Mr. L. W. Eaton's auction rooms to-day a quantity of maize, etc., was disposed of as follows:— Maize, 3s. 3d. per bushel; barley, 3s. Id. per bushel ; oats, 3s. per bushel; butter, 9d. per lb.; apples, 2d. per lb. MINING. The following are the current calls and dividends payable in the companies named below :—

North Pacilc, Grahamstown, February 29 North Pacific, Grahamstown, February 29. Standard, Grahamstown, March 1 South Lead, Grahamstown, March 1. Auckland and Thames Steam Packet Company, J. S. Macfarlane's office, 2 p.m. March 2 Pride of Tokatea, Mechanics' Institnte, Auckland. 12 noon March 4 Orown Prince, Queen-ferry Hotel, Auckland, 2 p.m. March 7

POST OFFICE, SHORTLAND-STREET.

Mails will Close as Under : For Thames, this day, at 5.30 p.m., and to-morrow, at 10.30 a.m. and 5.30 p.m. For Wanganui, per St. Kilda, to-morrow, at 1.30 p.m. For EusseU, Kawakawa, etc., per Comerang, to-

morrow, at 3 p.m. For Kapanga, per Eoyal Alfred, on Thursday, 29th,

at 3 p.m. For Tauranga, Gisborne, Napier, and Wellington, per Keera, on Friday, Ist March, at 1 p.m. For Taranaki and Southern Provinces, per s.s. Wellington, immediately after arrival of the p.s.

For Napier, and Southern Provinces, per p.s. Nebraska, six hoitrs after arrival. For Sydney and the Australian Colonies, per s.s. City of Melbourne, immediately pfter arrival of

Note.—A post office will be opened at Kiri Kiriwa, aear Hamilton, on Ist March next. Mails will be made up on same day ai for Hamilton. S. B. Biss. Postmaster.

DIED.

SMITH.—On the 24th February, Geo. Anne Elvina Smith, aged 7 years 2 months. Only daughter of J. TV. and E. Smith.

The Evening Star: WITH WHICH ARE INCORPORATED The Evening News, and the Morning News

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1872.

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."

Last night was held one of the pre liminary meetings of a society, that yet may be regarded as one of our most valued institutions. It unhappily bears a name of unwieldy length, being called tbe " Auckland Permanent Co operative, Building and Investment Society ; " nevertheless, in spite of its name, its objects are so beneficent, and its principles so popular, that we shall be mistaken if it does not attain a very great success. It is based on tbe power of tbe pence ; and like many another valued institution, character istic of the age, it proposes to give thorough co-operation, to tbe man of small means the power .of sharing in those advantages, that are commonly regarded as falling only to the lot of capital. The main purpose of this co-operative society is to enable any man of careful, frugal habits, to enjoy that dearest boon to an Englishman's heart, the possession of a little piece of earth's surface which he can call bis own, and to have erected on it a place however humble, which he can call bis castle. Away in the bush, that is easy enough of at tainment; but it is| not everyone that is fitted for the bush, or whose peculiar avocations would permit his retiring from the busy haunts of men; and to the hard work ing mechanic, and industrious trades man of any kind, whose liveli hood is dependant on his being in the midst of a crowd, the possession of a home, if home he have at all, must be enjoyet 1 within the precincts of the city, or the suburbs, where land is dear and capital is omnipotent. There is no one that has resided in this city or suburbs for some time,'but must have felt what a heavy drain on limited means is the weekly rent. Probably there is no payment so felt by the average human being to be an utter waste of money, as the giving away of gold and silver for the mere use of bare walls: and its payment is like the pulling of a front tooth out of a man's head. If any appareut return could be discovered as remaining after such rent was paid, persons could be come reconciled ; but to pay week after week, and month after month an exorbitant rent, such as is now charged in Auckland for cottages, while conscious that the same amount paid into a well-managed society would in a few years give a home in fee simple,— this is one of those tbings that no man can with pleasure contemplate. The A. P. C. B I. Society intends to place within the reach of every man the opportunity of delivering himself from the intolerable burthen of rent. The subscription has been pitched at such a rate that the very humblest may become a shareholder, while by the aggregation of shares, any man may make provision if he desire., for providing himself- with a mansion. The starting of such an institution is not to be regarded simply as a pecu niary enterprise, but is to be valued for the moral influence which it is calculated to exercise. A householder is a very different man from a vaga bond ; and a householder whose house is his own is a very different man from him whohasno suchstakeinthecountry. The possession of real property how ever small, makes a man more conserva tive, makes him have an interest in the preservation of law and order, and tends to make him in every way a better citizen. The " pride to rear an inde pendent shed" is one of the noblest and at the same time the safest ambi tions, with which an ordinary member of the community can be inspired; and any institution that tends to change the roving wanderer of the colonies into the fixed and settled citizen with a home, around which his own and his family's affections can twine themselves, is engaged in a beneficent work, To tbe

Auckland, Permanent, Co-operative Building and Investment Society, we wish, most cordially, complete success. It appears founded on a secure and at the same time thoroughly popular basis; its rules are carefully and wisely compiled, and in the hands of Mr. Batger we believe the interests of the young institution will be Ably and judiciously administered. We desire to warmly commend it to the notice of the public, as one of the most promis ing aud beneficial institutions that have been brought into existence in the district for many years.

We have just perused a prospectus of a proposed Directory for New Zealand to be brought ont at Dunedin by Mr Wise, whose agent is now in this city. We presume it is intended to do for all parts ofthe colony, what has been done for Auckland by the very ex» cellent and exhaustive Directory which has just been published by Messrs Jones and Tombs. If it attains this object, and we have no reason to fear that it will not, the work will be of great value to the commercial world of New Zealand. We observe that its price

will be one guinea. Tbe usual practice of the members of the Choral Society will be held in the Conncil Chamber this evening, at 7.30 p.m. Subject for rehearsal: " Hymn of Praise." The Skating Rink has been reopened at the City Hall, and continues to attract numberi of citizens. The Dog Nuhance Act is declared to come into operation within the district of Cambridge, north township. Port Britomart is doomed, and another connecting link between the peaceful present and the warlike past of the earlier days of Auckland, is commencing to give way before the vigourous strokes of the picks wielded by the sinewy arms of the navvies employed by Mr, Owen Jones, the contractor for cut ting down the cliff. This is being done, not only to provide more room for the projected railway station, but to provide material for filling up some portion of the corner between the breakwater and the line of beach. Besides this, a gang of men is hard at work removing the large blocks of lava, which have hitherto formed an indiffernt kind of roadway round the point at low water, and are forming them into a Bea wall to contain the earth and shaly kind of rock composing the cliff. The whole work is progressing with energy, and it will not be long before th e ricketty old battery presents an appearance more in consonance with the peaceful industry Of the present generation. The guns and martial stores have been for some time re moved, and the defiant fiagstafi cut down. The pick and shovel, the great improvers of , the present day, have taken the placo of the sponge and rammer, and the gunner's quadrant has been superseded by the level and the theodolite.

It is understood that a cricket match of con siderable interest will take place to-morrow (weather permitting), in the Albert Barrack Square, between eleven married and eleven single members of the United Cricket Club. The following are the names of the respective teams :—Married: Messrs. Rees, Buckland) Mumford, Masefield, Bowden,!Gatland, Horan, Nicholson, Lankham", Fleming, and Sharpe. Single: Messrs. Poeoek, Willis, Bowen, £. Whitaker, Clifton, F. Whitaker, Gleeson, Swanson, Geo. Carter, and Purchase. It would be well if these gentlemen would all contrive to be on tho ground at the appointed time, 10 o'clock sharp, as in that case two innings might be played.

The following gentlemen have been re. ported to fill the vacancies in certain highway boards: —Maun gakaramea, Thomas Porter (vice James Best) ; Karioi, T. B. Hill (vice W. H. Wallis) ; Pokeno, C. Hobbs (vice Jas. MeConnell.

Be-entry has been made by the lessor upon the ground demised by the Pukehinau Gold Mining Company,® and the lessee's estat e determined; the land is declared open for occupation.

Applications have been made to register the Trig Hill and the Kennedy's Bay Gold Mining Companies.

Mr. William Denham has been appointed to survey lands selected in the Hoteo district under the provisions of the Auckland Waste Lands Act, 1870. Applications for land in that district are to be made to him.

A Magic Lantern Entertainment will take place this evening, at Wellesley street Sunday School.

Mr. J, P. Hydes, Signor Donafo, and Miss Flora Anstead, gave a miscellaneous perfor mance last night, at tho North Shore. The entertainment was a great success, and was well patonised.

The second meeting of the Co-operative Building and Investment Company was held last evening, and the Rules (89 in number) passed. The preliminary committee was authorised to receive entrance fees, and to call the first general meeting on Monday next. The Albion Quartz Mining Company re quire tenders for the conveyance of a steam boiler to the Thames. We have received the following, which has been forwarded as an advertisement, the name of the lady sending it being also communicated. For obvious reasons we withhold the name of the person charged with the offence.—"lt is not generally known that Mr. , junior, is in the habit of annoying an unprotected woman, a widow, by presenting pistols at her window and threatening to shoot her through the heart j and it should be known that the widow was refused a summons in the Police Court by a certain gentleman, when she went to look for redress." The Garrick Dramatic Club have tendered a benefit to Mrs. Glover (Miss Jessie j Raymond) a rery old Auckland favorite. The ( performance will be given at the Theatre • Royal on Thursday evening. "The < Emigrant's Daughter" will be performed, in ] which Miss Raymond will appear. We shall j be glad to see a bumper house, as a tribute of ■ the estimation in which this young lady is ] held, ' <

The San Francisco News Letter is respon sible for the following:—"A town in Ver mont has a society of young men formed for the purpose of rescuing young ladie3 from drowning. We warn these gentlemen that we will not accept even honorary membership in the concern 5 we do not sympathise with the movement. Upon several occasions we have stood by and seen young ladies' noses disap pear beneath the waters blue with stolid indifference. We know their tricks and their manners—waking to consciousness in a fellow's arms, and throwing their wet ones about his neck, saying, * The life you have preserved, noble youth, 11 yours; whither thou goestl will go ; and thy horses and carriages shall be my hones and carriages!' This cheerful sort of thing may be coyeted by a Green Mountain Boy—a very green mountain boy—but we are too old a sturgeon to be caught with a spoon-book."

The return of sick treated at the Provincial Hospital during the week ending Saturday, February24,lß72:—Remainedlastreturn, 68; admitted since, 6 ; discharged, 4; died, 0 j remaining, 70; males, 61 j females, 9; Arrangement of cases: —Cancer, 4; scrofula, 2 • syphilis, 3; phthisis, 11; rheumatism, 7; neuralgia, 1; paralyis, 6 epilepsy, 6; amaurosis, 1; bronchitis, 3; pneumonia, 2; heart disease, 2; hepatitis, 1 5 fistula, 2; stricture, 1; sprain, 1; cutaneous, 1; necrosis, 2 ; fractures, I j abscess and ulcers, 5; wounds and con« tusions, 4; amputation, 2 ; debility, 2. No death occurred during the week. Thanks are returned to Mrs. Grace for a parcel of tho Illustrated London News papers.

Not one of the Magistrates summoned to attend the Court of Petty Sessions to-day took their seat, beyond the chairman. Mr. Cheeseman, however, sat with Mr. Joseph May.

The large cutting at the top of the Grafton Road is now almost completed, and the great benefit it will be to the neighborhood has become evident. Not only has some 15 or 20 feet been taken off the crest of tho hill, and the gradient diminished accordingly, but the immense mass of clay removed has been applied to the useful purpose of doubling the width of the dangerous embankment which crosses the boundary line between the territories of the City Board and those of the Grafton Highway Board. Altogether the work will be a vast improvement.

At the City Hall to-morrow evening a grand complimentary benefit will be tendered by amateurs belonging to the Christy Minstrels to the widow of the late William Fair weather. The performance will be under the patronage of the A.O.F.

To show the many years that the Megmra has been afloat, it will be sufficient to refer our readers to an issue of Punch, under date March 26, 1853, where in an amusing article headed " The tale of a Tub," it says, "As for the Australian, after breaking down so often, sho should now be broken up, unless, indeed, her owners were to Bell her to the Admirality. Her performances are already almost worthy of the ' service,' and by the usual course of management, she might soon, we think, be made as useless as other of our Government steamers. Indeed, we should not wonder if in time she might be brought to rival oven the Meeoera. '■

SPECIAL TELEGRAMS

(from otje own cobrespondent.)

Tokatea, 1705 Ounces Melted Gold.

Montgomery Brothers, fine

return.

Pride of Tokatea.

Grahamstown, 3 p.m. The Tokatea for the month's crush ing has 1705 ounces melted gold.

Montgomery Brothers have crushed 11 tons, giving the splendid return of 76 ounces.

Tookeys, G-rigg's tribute, obtained 24 ounces from 29 tons.

A trial crushing of stuff from the Manukau tribute does not give a pay able result.

The Pride of Tokatea have 400 ozs amalgam from two barrels. There are three barrels to go through yet. They have also got 1501bs. specimens since Saturday.

The G-olconda have sent up 70 ounces.

THE SHARE MARKET.

MB. JT. M. XEKMOX'S BEPOBT.

The share market continues qaiet. My salesjcomprise Caledonians, £15 10s, £15 15s ; Tokatea, £2s Gd. Caledonians are offering at £16$ Tokatea, £2 7s6dj Pride of Tokatea, 8s 6d; Golden Calf, £2 7s 6d. Buyers- Caledonians, £15 10s; Thames, £5 53; Tokatea, £2 6s.

THE VOLUNTEER CHRONICLE.

Appended is the score made by the members of the Artillery Rifle Club who assembled at the Range, Mount Eden, this morning to compete for a silver star presented by one of the members, and some money prizes, which were divided into two sets, the first set open to all members, the second for those only who pay an extra subscription. There were six prizes in the first set, which were won by the six highest scorers, and in the second three prizes, which were won by Davies, Goudie, and Payne, Stewart not being a subscriber to the second set.

The whole of the members and Cadets of the Victoria Company, A.R.V. will parade for monthly inspection to-morrow evening at 7.30 o'clock, in the Drill-shed. Every member is enjoined to be pre&ent. Lieutenant Thompson's prizes will be pre sented to the successful competitors at the parade. Members and Cadets intending to compete for the district prizes must send in their names without delay. Two of the Wanganui Cavalry have been qualified to shoot for the colonial prizes Christchurch. Their names are Sergeant-Major Lockett and Sergeant T. D. Cummins. Lieut. Thompson's prizes were fired for yesterday by eleven members of No. 5 Company, A.R.V. The following is the score :—Sergeant Selfe, 40—winner of Ist j prize, a handsome gold ring ; Volunteer fl. Bowden, 35—2nd prize, gold pencil case; Sergeant Warren, 34—3rd prize, gold pen; Volunteer Payne, 30; Volun teer Haslett, 29; Sergeant Wishart, 28; Volunteer Fowler, 27 ; Volunteer Mills, 27 ; Volunteer Edmonds, 26 ; Volunteer Murphy, 19; Volunteer Davis, 18. No. 6 Company A.R.B. and Cadets will parade for company drill this evening, at 7 o'clock, in the Albert Barracks. The lime of firing for the gold star, by the No. 1 Company Navals, to-morrow, will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. , The monthly inspection of No. 1 Com pany Navals and Cadets, Hobson Rifle, and the Scottish, will take place this evening, in the Albert Barracks. The monthly inspection of the Grammar School cadets was held this morning in the Albert Barrack Square. There was a full attendance, and the manner in which the lads executed some of the more difficult military manoeuvres was deserving of great credit, and shows that they have been attentive to their drill.

The ball to be given this evening in the Drill-sbed by No. 3 Company A.R.B. promises to be a most brilliant one. The room is being decorated in a tasteful manner, and the arrangements of the large supper-room are very convenient. There is also a comfortable and well fitted up retiring room for ladies. The monthly inspection ofthe Engineers will take place to-morrow evening, at 7 o'clock.

Major Gordon had his monthly inspec tion of the Onehunga Rifles and Cadets last evening. The attendance of Cadets was good, but the Volunteers were under the usual number at inspection parades. The Company doubled for the first time to music, but we observed occasionally the men and band did not keep the same time. When the Company marched and maneeuvred under Ensign Hendy, they kept good time and were very steady. No 2 Company Navals and Cadets, will assemble for monthly parade to-night in the Albert Barracks, at 7 o'clock.

PROFESSOR HASELMAYER.

Pbofessoe Haselmayeb succeeded again in both astonishing and amusing his audience with his really clever perfor mance. Some of the tricks are beyond conception. A change ofthe performance taks place each evening, and a further visit only serves to mystify the beholder more than ever. We recommend all to go and see the Professor.

THE MURDER ON THE HIGH SEAS.

PUBTHEB PARTICTTLABS

By the arrival of tho Milton, whaler, at Russell, we are placed in possession of further particulars of the brutal murder committed on board the Europa, whaler, Captain Mellon, belonging to Edgar Town, Massachussots. Captain Wilson, of tho former vessel having boarded the latter at sea, was informed of the event. The murdered man and the murderer were both Portuguese, and the litter.a mere lad, bore the characterof being ofa very morose disposition. It is said that he had long premeditated the deed, having sharpened a knife some time before for that purpose. On tho day of the tragedy, a dispute arose between them and the boat steerer struck the lad with a marlin spike, he immediately procured his knife from the forecastle, and rushing on his victim, stabbed him in the abdomen, the knife penetrating to the spine. So quick and unexpected was the onslaught that the steerer was unable to ward off the blow. The poor fellow fell on the deck, and although everything was done to staunch the blood flowing from the wound, which had a ghastly ap pearance, he sank fast, anl in half-an-hour after the occurrence, expired. He was buriedonthefollowingday atsea. Themur derer was secured and placed in irons. When last spoken with, the Europa was steering for Russell to hand the miscreant over to justice. She had not arrived when the Comerang left last evening. The Europa has been out five years on a whal ing cruise. We have not been informed of the names of the Portuguese men, but understand that the murder was com mitted nearly two months ago.

DISTRICT COURT.

THIS DAY,

Before Thomas Beckham, Esq., District Court Judge.

GOLD MINING COMPANY CONTEIBUTORTES "FuII Moon G.M.C—H. N. Warner, Esq., Official Liquidator, produced the winding-up order and the schedule of contributories, and made the usual declara tion.

Schedule confirmed without alteration

Manukau Extended G.M.C—This ad journed case was resumed. Mr Bennett appeared for Mr Hurst, one of the ob jectors, and stated that since last Court day, he had ascrtained that the action of a friend had rendered him liable to become a contributor. ;He therefore withdrew his objection. Mr Bennett then objected to the claim of Rattray against the estate, for £5.'

Edward Honiss, late Manager of the Company, deposed that he knew James Kattray. He had no recollection that Rattray had ever done any work for the company. He had not heard of his claim until the winding-up order had been made. If he had had any claim he should have preferred it to witness. He had not done so.

Claimant failed to appear, although he had been duly summoned, and his claim was accordingly struck out. A similar claim preferred by John Gillon was disposed of in the same manner.

The claim of Thomas Waters was re duced to £10 13s. Bd., he hanng. been debited with an amount of unpaid calls A claim of Corlette and Wilkinson for j for £8 3s. 6d. was i educed to £5. i A claim of £96 was then considered. This appeared to be a claim for work per formed under an agreement that the amount due should be paid to them after all other charges at that time against the Company had been liquidated. There Sever available funds, and the Com ™Tnv was never in a position to pay their SS. Clarke and Co. had offered to take £50, and the directors would not give more than £30. The amount of call un naid by Clark and party was £2 12s 6d, and the amount against them on the list of contributions was £38 ss, leaving ap parent balance due to them of £oo 2s 6d. P (As this case would probably occupy the whole ofthe day, it was arranged that the schedule of contributions in the Prool Positive G.M. Co. should be considered next Court day.) Left sitting.

COURT OF PETTY SESSIONS.

THIS DAY.

Before Joseph May, Esq., and T. Cheese man, Esq. DBUNKENNESS. Four persons were fined the usual penalty on the first conviction for drunkenness. ASSAULT. Thomas Hayden, an able seaman, was charged with violently assaulting James Tait Brewis on Suriday last, on board the Caduceus ship, now lying alongside the __. 1 _ fITI Mr Joy, L.L.B-, appeared for the The prosecutor, J. T. Brewis, chief cook on board the ship Caduceus, deposed to the violent nature of the assault, by which his face and eye was very much cut about. The prisoner had also dashed a ladle full of boiling water in his face. In consenuence of the injuries received, he had been incapacitated from duty, and was compelled to resign his situation. He was attended to by Dr Lee. The prisoner pleaded guilty to the assault, but alleged it was accidental. The Bench considered the assault a most aggravated one, and sentenced the prisoner' to one month's imprisonment with hard labour. LABCENY. Thomas Cullen wa3 charged with stealing a coat valued at £3, the property of J. T.E. Eogan.Esq. Henry Balfour, a servant of Mr Eogan, identified the coat produced as belonging to his master. He had accompanied Detective Ternahan to Mrs Marks, the pawnbroker, and was there shown the coat. Harriet Marks identified the prisoner as having pledged the coat produced, with her on the 17th instant for four shillings in the name of Kennedy. He afterwards sold her the ticket on the 21st instant. Detective Ternahan apprehended the prisoner in Queen street, who told him he purchased the coat from a stranger for two shillings. _ Inspector Broham informed the Bench that nothing was known against tbe prisoner, a begging letter was, however, found inhis possession. Sentenced to one months imprisonment with hard labor. . Prisoner: " Thank you your Worship. vv-liam Costello pleaded guilty to steal ing a watch valued at 405., from John Hawkesly. Inspector Broham drew attention to the prisoner's previous career. He had been convicted of larceny a number of times, and had spent the greater portion of his time, since 1865, in prison. The Court sentenced him to three months' hard labour. BBEACHES OF THE MUNICH--. COBPOBA TION ACT: Elizabeth Eyan pleaded guilty to al lowing two cows to wander in Barrack street.

Mr. Joy, who was in Court, spoke for the defendant, and explained for her, that she was paying for grazing the cows in the Domain and was in the act of bringing the cows down from the Domain to water them, when the constable came up. . By the advice of Mr. Joy she withdrew her plea, and Constable Donovan deposed to seeing the cows unattended, when the defendant came out of her house and accosted him.

The defendant called Mr. Cook, who proved that her cows grazed in the Domain, for which she paid 2s. a week. They were fetched away to water occa sionally. Pined 20s. and costs.

William Lee was charged with negli gently driving a two horse hackney carriage in Shortland street on the 21st inst.

Mr. Joy for the defendant put in a plea of not guilty.

Sergeant Egan proved the offence and said he was driving very fast and care lessly to the danger of people crossing the road.

To Mr. Joy: He had no hesitation in saying that defendant was driving at least nine miles an hour, but did not call that furious driving. The charge was negligent driving, could not say why he was so charged. There were two men in the cab, and he knew they were going away in the country. The charge was laid two days after the occurrence. It was not delayed to enable these men to leave town.

Mr James Campbell, farmer, West Queen street, corroborated the sergeant, and said that two men standing in the road were nearly run over at Somerville's corner, by defendant's cab. The pace was about six miles an hour. Most decidedly not nine or ten.

Another witness was called, but he spoke more of impressions that had passed in his own mind, and was unable to speak positively as to facts. He, however, asserted that he was not brought to the Court by a bribe, the same as Mr Joy had no doubt, received for his attendance.

Mr Joy ably addressed the Bench on defendant's behalf, and- a witness was called for the defence.

Case dismissed. T. H. Smith was charged with allowing a horse to stray in Victoria street. He pleaded not guilty, and the case was adjourned until to-morrow for the attend ance of the pound-keeper.

BBEAOH OF IMPOUNDING ACT. Thomas Dagnall was charged with _

breach of this Act, and pleaded guilty to allowing a horse to stray in the Domain. Fined 10s. and costs. .. Alfred Eustace, for a similar ofl- — y was fined in the same amount. > J BBEACH OF LICENSING ACT. f George Wright was charged with not keeping a light burning over the door et his licensed house, the Carpenters Arms, on the 20th inst. _ , On pleading guilty, the Bench fined him ss. and costs. ..

THE GRAMMAR SCHOOL.

TnE distribution of prizes to the scholars of tho Auckland Grammar School took place yesterday iv the Provincial Council. There "was a large attendance of ladies and gentle men. In consequence of the absence of the Chief Justice, also of His Honor the Superin tendent, the presentations were made by the Mr. H. H. Lusk, the Provincial Secretary. The scholars numbering 176, were all present with the exception of two cr three. The prizes were distributed in the following order :— Auckland Gbammab School Hosob List, Chbistmas, 1871. English.—First Class : T. Macky, 1; B. H. Battray, 2 ; T. Gillies, 3. Second Class : It H Reid, 1; W. J. Baker, 2; F. Stephen son 3 Third Class :A. H. Taylor, 1; A. B. Elders 2; Gh K. Seabrook, 3. Fourth Si C'ass, I;S.H. Smith, 2 ; W. H Fuller, 3,* Fifth Class: A Gome, 1; W. Gilfillan, 2 ; J. "Phillips, 3. Writing.— Second Class: S. Herapath.l; W. J. Moginie, 2. Third Class: A. H. Tay lor 1 • C Burton, 2; G. K. Seabrook, 3 Fourth Class: H. Davy, 1; A. Gold water, 2. Fifth Class : W. Kidd, 1; W. Wright, 2; D. HBooK'.EEEPiNO.-Fir3t Class : H. Keesing, 1. P Holt 2. Second Class: W. J. Baker, 1\ R. Graham, 2. Third Class :A. H. Tay lor. 1; E. Coleman, 2. Classics.— Latin-First Class, T Macky, 1". R H. Rattray, 2. Second clas3 : JJ. Lynch' 1: J. S. Lincoln, 2; S. Firth, 3. Third class : R. H. Reid, 1; A. H. Taylor, 2 j J Gilfillan, 3. Fourth class: F. King, 1; W H Fuller, 2 ; W. Baker, 3. Fifth class: W.St. C. Tisdall, 1; L. Yon Tempsky, 2; H Butler, 3. Sixth class :S. H. Smith, 1;- R. Mackay, 2; H. Kirk, 3. Greek—T. Macky, 1- Roman History—P. Haultain, 1; P. Holt, 2 ; W. C. Probert, 3. Mathematics. —First class, first division : R. H. Rattray, 1;* T. Gillies, 2; J. Beveridge, 3. Second division, H. Keesing, 1;f P. Haultain, 2; D. Snodgrass, 3. Second class : E. McFarland, 1; J. Thompson, 2; F. Lodge, 3. Third class • G. K. Seabrook, 1; A. B. Shalders, 2; A. Nicholson, 3. Fourth class :W. Tonks, I; W. Raker, N. Mackay, 2. Fifth class :F. Moginie, 1; J. Campbell, 2 ; D. Harrop, 3. * Gold medal given by His Honor the Superintendent. f Silver medal given by the Head Master. Prizes were given to the first and Becond in in each class in English, in Latin, in Roman History, and in Mathematics ; and to the first in Greek, in Writing, and in Book»keeping.

TO A PAIR OF OLD BOOTS.

Fabewell old friends, I bid you sad adieu ; Weill remember the day, that you were new, When first your polished upper caught my eye, And, tempted thu3,l bought you with a sigh. Since then we've seen some roughish times

together: We've trudged about in many kinds of

weather, — On dusty roads, or on the muddy street, My trusty baots were ever "at my feet." A.t times, well worn, you let the water through, And stitches in your sides had, not a few ; Still I'll not reproach you with the past; Your first offence is pardoned, and your last. 'Tis touching to recall, now you are old, We ne'er did part, though you were often soled. Your work is closed —all your elastic gone,— Your frosts are dull, where Day and Martin

shone. Your pegs, like old men's teeth, are growing

loose, — Sole after sole you've had, all now, no use! Boots are not mortal, nor lor ever wear,

I'll put you by and buy another pair. And as I cast you forth, my faithful friends, Consoled I am, —I've made you much amends* Let cronies laugh—they are unfeeling brutes; I shed a tear-drop o'er my poor old boots! Lancelot Booth.

CORRESPONDENCE.

_3fWe do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions expressed by our correspondents.

POLICE COURT.

"Deae me,-what an awful stench comes from them. Perhaps if they were lime-washed before they were brought into Court, it would sweeten them somewhat. I think they ought to be taken into the yard and pumped on. That would be good for them. Do, Sergeant Pardy, let them be well cured and sweetened before they are brought here. It's horrible to think of men and women —if you call them women—making suoh filthy, disgusting objects of themselves. There ; get them out of the box as soon as you can. Don't let them pollute the Court any longer. Take them away—take them away. Tbe stench is overpowering."

To the Editor of the Evening Star.

Sir, —We are occasionally treated with a slight taste of the conversational powers of our Resident Magistrate. His dialogues with his subordinates are racy in the ex treme. His remarks, whilst pungent, are couched in such beautiful language as to awaken feelings of admiration, even in the torpi mind of a drunkard. There lies such a charm in the utterance of such poetic words as " filthy," " stench,'' " stink," or " disgusting," that we begin to j flatter ourselves that Demosthenes was a fool in comparison with our colonial prolocutor. Who could have listened to • the gushing soliloquy we refer to, except in wrapt admiration of the display of | rhetoric contained in the eloquent \ declamation of our magisterial elocu tionist. It was truly grand, and J ***? fl trust the effort was not too great for one ' possessed of such a delicacy of c"M' such refined olfactory organs as the ill paid (!) boss of the Police Court. There is no doubt Mr Beckham exercises a very^ wise discretion and great discrimination in his addresses to his - prisoners. The brawny muscular unfortunate that seduces the passive feeble man, comes in for a iuu blast of his thunder; for what are they J they are only women ! and are we not taught to persecute and abuse this sex in particular ? Then, I say, why complain when these cruel females are held up as proofs ot Darwin's theory, so long as it is only done iv protection of that unfortunate biped, 4.N0T5E8 JOSEPH,

THE EVENING STAR, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1872

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J CATER (late Cbombie'b), ROYAL • PHOTOGRAPHIC G ALLERY, Queen street, Auckland, has much pleasure in in forming his friends and the public generally that he has purchased the Photographic Business so long carried on by Mr Crombie ; and having secured tho services of Mr Crombie's late Manager. he» feels warranted in stating that they will receive every ctrAty and attention, as well as first-class and artistic portraits at his hands, and that no pain 3 will be spared to give entire satisfaction. J C. also wishes to inform the Ladies that arrangements are now made for taking instantaneous Portraits of Children. • OLSON'S TOMATO SAUCE. THE immense Success attending the intro duction of this new local industry^ will alone testify to the high estimation in which it is held. During the last year the proprietor was scarcely able to supply the large demand, and has in consequence made extensive alterations and additions to his Factory, so as to be enabled to keep the market well supplied. No one who values health and appetite should be without a supply of this really health-restor ing and agreeable condiment. Sold everywhere in Bottles with the name of H. OLSON on wrapper and stamped on bottle and stopper. Auckland, 10th February,. 1872. T. COSGEAVE & 0.6J8 O MONSTER SALE of DEAPEEY and CLOTHING Is now on. They have a tremendous lot StßaSatos to offer to the public. The Largest \ f toe* In New Zealaßd to choose from,



fSpr f\f\f\ WORTH of GROCERIES d*yOm\J\J\J and PROVISIONS to be sold at Cost Pbicb, previous to our Removal to our New Central Premises, next to the Southern Cross office, Queen street. Families, Storekeepers, and Coasters, are invited to call at their old establishment, BARNETT AND LEVY'S NOTED RED HOUSE, next to the Theatre Royal. RELINQUISHING BUSINESS. Hgp 0 FINAL NOTICE. R. HOBBS TTTILL offer for the next Eight Weeks, VV (unless disposed of during that time), the Whole of his very large Stock of Genera and Household Drapery and Men's and Boys Clothing, at very low prices. February 12, 1872. «__^l _QKf\f\ WORTH of MUSIC and SONGS set to MUSIC to be given away by F. H. Lewisson, Jeweller, Queen street. For each £1 worth of Jewellery purchased at Establishment, the same amount of Songs or Music given in.—F. H. Lewisson, Queen street.