SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

PORT OF AUCKLAND.

SUNSET : This evening, 4.53. HIGH WATER: This afternoon, .j.ii

STEAM FOR THE THAMES THIS EVENING.

Duke of Edinburgh, G. 30 o ciock. Enterprise No. 2,8 o'clock.

ARRIVALS.

Star of the South, s.s.. Holmes for Napier Dauntless, schooner, Moller, from Tauranga.

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

For Southern ports via Napier: JNeorasKa,, luau. steamer, on arrival; "Wellington, 8 8., to-morrow morning. For Wanganui : St. Kilda, s s, to-morrow morning. For Napier : Star of the South, s s, early. For Sydney and Melbourne: City of Melbourne, on arrival of Nebraska ;Hero, s.s., 24th May. For Honolulu : Nebraska, mail steamer, early. For Northern ports : Comerang, Thursday.

VESSELS EXPECTED.

Nevada, mail steamer, from Honoluhi City of Melbourne, s.s., from Sydney- Hero, s.s., from Sydney Frowning Beauty, barque, from Newcastle Briton, barque, from Newcastle Amherst, schooner, from Lyttleton. Charybdis, schooner, from Lyttelton Sea Gull, schooner, from Levuka Prima Donna, schooner, from Levuka Lapwing, cutter, from Lyttelton Pakeha, brig, from Dunedin Hercules, schooner, from Newcastle P.C.E., barque, from Newcastle Ellen Grove, from Lyttelton Drover, brig, from Lyttelton. Bulwark, ship, from London Flirt, schooner, from Wellington Nebraska, mail steamer, from Honolulu Coronet, schooner, from Dunedin _ East Lothian, barque, from Adelaide flelenslee, ship, from London (sailed Jan. 11). Cleopatra, schooner, from Lyttelton Alpha, schooner, from Newcastle Amphitrite, schooner, from Sydney

The yacht race on Saturday was one of the best that has been sailed this season. The Sabrina won by about one minute to the snrprise of everyone.

The p.s. Duke of Edinburgh will make an excursion trip from the Thames to Coromandel on the Queen's birthday.

The p.s. Royal Alfred is laid up for a few days to undergo repairs. Her place has been taken by the new screw steamer Southern Cross.

The trial trip of the new screw steamer Southern Cross took place on Saturday, and everything in the vessel worked satisfactorily. A large number of guests partook of the owner's hospitality, and greatly enjoyed their excursion to the Hot Springs. The steamer also proceeded to the Kawau, and did not reach the wharf on her return trip until half-past one on Sunday morning.

The schooner Tawera has cleared outwards for Poverty Bay with a large assorted cargo and the following passengers: -Mratiil Mrs Walker and family, Messrs J Walker, Huttan, F Fox, Smith, Farrier, Mrs Elliott, Mr and Mrs Surrey and family:

The schooner Mary Ellen entered at the Customs this morning' from "Mercury Bay with 2,000 feet timber ; end 20 tons gum, Rolph, Sterry, and Co.

DEPARTURES.

Keera, s-s., Carey, for Southern ports.

COMMERCIAL.

MINING. The following are the current calls and dividends payable in the companies named below: — CALLS

Coromandel Beach, Coromandel, May 24 Golden Phcenix, Grahamstown, May 25 Pauline, 7, Insurance Buildings, Auckland, 3 p.m.,

May 27 Carnatic, Coromandel, May 27 Moanatairi, Insurance Buildings, noon, May 23 Venus, Queensferry Hotel, Auckland, 4 p.m. May 27 Robert Emmet, 5, Insurance Buildings, Auckland,

3 p.m; May 29 Black Angel, Grahamstown, May 30 Kooringa, Grahamstown, May 30 Tambaroora, West Queen street, 2pm June 11 Virginia City, Grahamstown, June 3 Burra Burra, G. S. CHalloran's office, Insurance Buildings. Auckland. 6pm., June 3 Guildhall, Grahamstown, June 4 Conquering Hero, Insurance Buildings, Auckland June 7 Golden Spur, Company's office, West Queen street, 3 pm June 10 Number One, Grahamstown, June 10

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 Kapanga, per Royal Alfred, to-morrow, at 10.30 a.m. : and per Challenger, at 12.30 p.m For Taranaki and Southern provinces, per "Wellington this day, at 5 p.m. Supplementary at 7 a.m. to morrow. For Wanganui, per St. Kilda, this day, at 5 p.m., and 7 a.m. to-morrow morning. lor Tauranga, per Dauntless, to-morrow, at 4 p.m. For Whitiangi, per Mary Ellen, to-morrow, at 4 p.m. Perp.s. Nebraska : 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 10 a.m. For United Kingdom, via San Francisco, at 10.30 a.m. For money orders, registered letters, and newspapers, at 9 a.m, Late letters for the United States or America and United Kingdom, bearing a late fee of 6d. in addition to the postage will be received at this office till 11 a.m., and by the mail agent on board the steamer up to the time of sailing. S. B. Biss, Postmaster.

MARRIAGE.

Kemp—Eaton.—On the 27th March, at the residence of the bride's father, Petrie terrace, Brisbane, Queensland, by the Rev. P. P. Agne w, Ebenezer Kemp, compositor, Emily Catherino, eldest daughter of Mr. J. Eaton, of that city.

DIED

Leahy.—On the 20th May, Ethelinda Maude, infant datighter of Mr. and Mrs. George Leahy ; aged three months. The funeral will leave her father's residence at 3 o'clock. Friends please accept the invitation.

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

MONDAY, MAY 20, 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.

In our leader on Saturday it was not our intention to reflect in the slightest degree on our contemporary the Herald with reference to the action of the committee re Mr. Smart. We certainly could not believe that the committee would have gone so far as to act judicially in the matter, and ultra vires pronounce a decision; and as an escape from such a conclusion we thought our] contem porary must hare beon misled, as we ourselves and all other journals are at times liable to be misled by ecu parte statements. We find that our contemporary has only too truly stated the result of the committee's labours, and the committee has actually prejudged a case that is about to b3 -submitted to the District Court. What the City Council will do in the case remains to be seen. But neither the City Council nor the committee will Btay proceedings. JBiat justitia mat ccelum.

The resignation of Mr. W. R. Waddelj. as ensign of No. 5 Company Rifle Volunteers has been accepted by the G-evernor.

The wilful destruction of valuable dogs by the police is very reprehansiblej especially as the owner receives no notice of their intentions previously. Nine dogs, we hear, were poisoned last night, including a fine and valuable retriever. In London and other parts stray dogs, if of value, are sold by auction, notice being given of the sale in the daily papers. The proceeds of the sales bring in a revenue that considerably more than covers the expenses attached to the whola of the dogs captured. Could not a similar process be adopted here ?

With reference to the report ofTeKooti being in the Waikato, we may state that he has not arrived at the Kuiti, and that there is considerable doubt as to whether he would be received by the King natives if he were to push his way so fir.

The public are cautioned not to travel on the Carlton G-ore road, near Newmarket, whilst the works are in progress.

Messrs. Smith and Sutherland's tender for the construction of Coromandel wharf has been accepted.

Madame Moller's concert is announced to take place at the City Hall on Thursday next. In addition to other musical talent Mr. and Madame Simonsen will appear.

Mr. H.. R. Aubrey, R.M., is appointed Resident Magistrate of the districts of Wangarei Heads, Wangarei, Mangapai and Waipu. Mr. R. Sissone, of Wangarei, hag been appointed a Justice of the Peace.

The regular monthly meeting of Lodge Waitemata, 689, £1.0., will take place this evening.

A meeting of th# rifle shots in Auckland will take place this evening at the Drill-shed to consider the question as to why targets should be white? The meeting is announced to commence at 7 o'clock.

A bazaar in aid of the funds of the Onehunga Choral Society will be hald in the hall of the Onehunga Institute to-morrow and Wednes day.

The Minstrels performed for the last time on Saturday evening at the City Hall prior to their departure for Coromandel, where they will open to-night at the new hall. The company have been strengthened by the arrival and engagement of Mr. Alex. O'Brien, the original "Salamander Sain." On Satur day a crowded house was kept in perfect good humour by the enteriainment afforded by these realy clever and amusing artistes.

Tenders are required by tho City Council for drainage works and kerbing in Shortland and OConnell streets ; also for earthworks in Turner street. Plans and specifications can be seen at the City Surveyor's office. The latest time for receiving tenders, is fixed until Monday next at noon.

A meeting of importers interested in the proposal to establish a Freight Company is being held as we go to pres3 in the commercial room of the Thames hotel, the business being to receive the report of the committee ap pointed to prepare prospectus, &c.

"We observe by the Southorn telegrams that a large concourse of people assembled at Dunedin to see the Auckland prisoners land from the s.s. Rangatira on Friday last.

A Jewish society which has been formed at Birmingham "to resist attempts at prosley tising their nation to Christianity" has determined to "carry the war into Africa." The Birmingham Post says that on Sunday, " a sermon which Jews had been specially invited to hear was preached at St Asaph's Church, and shortly before the sermon com menced sevonty or eighty Jews marched into the church, according to their custom in their own fynagogues, with their hats on, which they retained during the service. They listened to the sermon with great attention, and at its close the preacher was challenged by the President of the new society to a public discussion. It is understood that the challenge was accepted.'*

The Bent and Carrol troupe have had to pay rather dearly for their passage up from the Thames on their last journey. Mr. Bent booked by the Enterprise and paid a pound deposit. The steamer not being prepared to start at the appointed time the company proceeded to town by the Lalla Rook, forfeiting (as Mr. Bent supposed) the deposit money ; but in this he was mistaken, as he was sued for the balance in the R.M. Court. Not wishing to dispute the matter he paid the amount sued for into Court, but this was not sufficient, the plaintiff came prepared on the day appointed to proyo his case and procured legal assistance. The consequence was that costs wore added to the suit, and our friends had to pay £10 9s. in all for the passage up of seven individuals, rather and expensive journey considering the ordinary fare scarcely exceeds two pounds.

"We beg to call attention to the inaugural meeting of the winter season of the Ycung Men's Christian Association to take place at the City Hall to-night. The chair will be taken by J. C. Firth, Esq., at half-past seven. The following addresses are announced to be delivered:—By the Rer. E. N. Bree, M.A., introductory address; Rev. 0. W. Rigg, "Spirit of the age;" Mr. Gh M. Reed, " Journalism ;" Rer. Warlow Davies, M,A., "What New Zealand requires in her young men ;" A. Boardman.'Esq., " Ou Free Public Libraries." For the convenience of North Shore residents a steamer will leave the Wharf for North Shore at 11 o'clock to-night. The addresses will be interspersed with vocal music by amateurs. The musical arrangements will be under the direction of Mr. Joseph Browne. Holders of tickets for the course of lectures are entitled to admission free. Single admission one shilling.

"Scribe" is too personal, and the publica tion of kis letter would servo no public purpose. " Bopis's" letter respecting the barmaids has been received, but the subject has been sufficiently treated.

The return of sick treated at the Provincial Hospital during the week ending Saturday, May 18, 1872 : —Remained last return, G5; admitted 8 ; discharged, 5 ; died 3 ; remain ing, 65 ; males, 55 j females, 10. Arrange ment of cases: — Fever (convales), 1; cancer 2 ; scrofula, 2 ; syphilis, 2 ; phthisis, 6 ; rheumatism, 7 j epilepsy, 1; hysteria, 2; paralysis, 6 ; amaurosis, 1; bronchitis, 2 ; pneumonia, 2; aneurism, 1; heart disease (nutral), 1; dyspepsia,! 2 ; fistula, 2 ; cystitis, 1; caries and necrosis, 4; fractures, 3 ; abscess and ulcers, 9 ; cutaneous, 2; wounds and contusions, fi. The number of deaths was three ; one from rhumatic fever, terminating in double pleurisy ; one from a gunshot wound of right ankle, inducing lycemia ; and one from ohronic dysenfry. The number of children vaccinated was 5. Thanks are returned to Dr. JKenderdine who, with rare generosity, has presented the patients with the following new boots, handsomely bound, viz.: " c Leisure Hour," "Sunday at Home," "Tract Maga zine," " British Workman," Ac, &c. Thanks are also returned to Miss Hingston and Mrs Wm. P. Brown, Bay of Islands, for parcels of old linen.

We obserre that Inspector &oldie has brought a man to book for depositing night soil on a public street. It is well that persons should know that there is a heavy penalty attached to this offence, with the alternative ©f imprisonment on non-payment of fine. In this instance the man was lightly dealt with on his pleading ignorance to the law.

The owner is wanted for two books, entitled "Madame Constance," and "Don't doubb and do well."

Referring to the report respecting Mr Gillies' elevation to the judicial bench the Coromandel Mail of Saturday last say* :— Whilst there are few who will be disposed to question the especial fitness of Mr. Gillies for the position of District Judge, the people generally will believe that his appointment by the present Ministry, and at the presant moment, is simply buying off his opposition. We are sorry ia many respects to think that Mr. Gillies has accepted, or is about to accept, the position offered to him in our Judiciary, for in all probability he would have been oalled upon at no distant period to take some share in the administration of the public affairs of the colony, and in such a position he would have been of more service to the country than in the one he is about to occupy. It must always be a great loss to a country when men of large public experience, ability, and energy, give way to young and inexperienced politicians,"ahd we fear, in New Zealand, it ia within the range of probability that if Mr. Vogel is much longer permitted to pursue his present career, there will be no opposition worthy of the name, as every man of note will be induced to leave public life for some per manent appointment in the Civil Service. The hiitory of the past warrants us in assum ing this."

THE SHAKE MARKET.

MB. J. M. IENNOX'a BEBOBT. «J?USinT UP, On th' E.loh»a?e, is .tolerably Th»™' is"!?? COmJ? mo Caledonian £19 » rhamos, £5 10s ; Moanatairi, £6 2s 6d ; Green Flag, 4s, 4s 3d ; Bismarck, £4 7s 6d, £4 ss; Ghreon Harp, £7 10s j Ooromandel Il9° 'Thame, b?^-°S^J». £19 I Thames, £5 10b ; Green Hag, 4 9 ;

HER MAJESTY'S BIRTHDAY.

ATHLETIC SPORTS

It must be a source of gratification to the pro moters or inaugurators of these sports to ob serve the manner in which the youth of Auck land have come forward to contend for honors at a genuine affair. This is more gratifying when the knowledge of the miserable failure of the so-culled sports on St. George's Day is so fresh in our memories. We are glad to see, however, that it has apparently exercised no deterent influence on the sports now being inaugurated for Friday next at the Albert Barracks. We are quite sure that the pros ceedings will be conducted in a strictly honourable manner, the sole aim being to provide a good day's sport in a fair nnd legitimate manner ; and when we know that there are already 83 entries for the eight events, it convinces us of the confidence of the public in the bond fides of the affair. For the sixth race, being a handicap flat race of 150 yards, for boys of 15 years and under, twenty* ono entries have been made, and the list is now closed. The lads, we understand, will be handicapped on the ground, at 11.30 on the morning of the race. There is likely to be some good sport in this race as it contains the largest number of entries ever before made in Auckland by boys. The first (maiden) race also contains the largest number of entries of its kind ever before run in the city. The rules relating to the races are published, and appear very fairj one of them we observe enforces a very wise maxim ; namely, that any competitor making two false starts will be put back one yard for every subsequent false start. The onerous duty of handicapping has been undertaken by Messrs. Marks, Murray, and Smith, and to these gentlemen great credit is due for the care bestowed by them in fairly and equitably handicapping such a large number of aspirants. We think that the great trouble they have been at to arrive at the "pedigree " of each of the opponents will bo repaid by the knowledge that they have given satisfaction to all, and we are glad to congratulate them on having the courage to think for themselves. Altogether the list of races is ever bo much superior to any previous. For the one mile flat race there aro ten entries, commencing at T. Skellie at scratch, with starts varying from Pivott and Kelly at 70 yards, to — Blcomfield, Esq., 4CO yards. The latter, we are privately informed, is a little wonder, standing not more than "10 hands " high in his stockings; j with such a start he has great hopes of pulling off the event. Notwithstanding his 400 yarJs to the good he will have tough work against such men as Skellie, Lowe, Kelly and Pivott. No. 3 race contains eight entries for the firat heat. This is likely to be a closely con tested affair, Bradley and O'Hare are placed at scratch, Whisker at 3 yards, and the remainder at 4 and 5 yards start. In the second heat there are 7 entries, with J. Collins and O. Williams at scratch ; H. Bevan, 1 yard ; Caradus and the remainder at 4 and 5 yards start. There are ten entries for the 200 yard Auckland Handicap Race for a prize of £10, and a second prize of £5. Williams, Collins and O'Hare are placed at scratch ; Bevan 3 yards, the rest have from 6to 9 yards start. The walking match of one mile has drawn out some well-known pedestrians. They have been handicapped as follows : —G-wyne, scratch ; Lowe and Mahon, 50 yards, and Ellis 75 yards. This race will cause some exciterrent. Eight competitors have entered for the Hurdle Race of 300 yards over 8 flights of hurdles, 3 feet 6 inches high. Bradley and O'Hcre are placed at scratch, and Duder and Ellis have three yards start. The rest have 7, 9, and 10 yards. The last race for £10 has five entries, Collins and O'Hare are at scratch weight; Duder, 12 yards ; Whisker, 15, and Skellie, 20. The acceptances are to be sent in by 9 o'clock to-morrow evening to Mr. Sullivan's Victoria hotel, Queen street. We predict tome capital sport, and hope that our friends will have fine weather, and that the publio and sporting contingent will muster in full force. The prizes for the various events will amount to £78 in all. It is likely to be the best day's sport wo have had for some while. The course will be securely roped round, and a band is to be in attendance. A refreshment booth and grand stand will be erected, together with separate accommodation for ladies. THE REVIEW. A district order has been issued by Major Gordon to the whole of the Volunteer force of the district, with instructions for their guidance at the forthcoming review on Friday next, the Queen's birthday. For certain reasons it has been decided not to muster the men at the Albert barracks prior to marching to the scene of the review, but that all the companies asßemble on Epsom race-course at 10 o'clock in the morning (military time). This will enable the men to choose their own mode of reaching tho ground. There is no doubt that a great number -will prefer riding ; indeed we understand that arrangements have been already made for the conveyance of some of the cadets, also of the Engineers j the Artillery will also ride to the review ground, and there is no doubt that others will follow their example. This will enable the volunteers to muster on tho field in a clean and soldierly appearance. Every one knows the effect of a long march over muddy roads, and we believe the order to fall in on the course has been made pai tly with this in view. We are glad to observe that the Thames Scottibh Volunteers have determined to take part in the review, and we understand that a steamer has been chartered to convey them Up free of expense. The Onehunga Rifles and Cadets, Papakura Volunteers and the Volunteers from other adjacent districts will also be present. A detachment, consisting of the Auckland Troop Royal Cavalry Volunteers have, with the consent of Major Gordon, agreed to form the escort to His Excellency the Governor from Government House to the parade ground. It is oflically announced {that the belt presented by Capt Clark to the rifle brigade and all New Zealand war medals and good shooting prizes then in hand will be presented on this parade by His Excellency the Governor and the Hon. the Defence' Minister. It is to be hoped that the weather will prove auspicious, and that the Volunteers will muster in full force on the occasion. Fifteen rounds; of;, blank ammunition will be served out to eaoh man on the ground. Major Gordon, we observe, intimates that attendance at this ceremonial review will exempt Volun teers from presence at the June Government inspection parades in accordance with clause 61, page 37, of Volunteer Acts and Regular tions. The different companies of Volunteers, and especially Cadets, have for sometime back been drilling and exercising in the various movements and evolutions that they will likely be put through at the review, together with the feu dejoie and salute firing ; we may therefore anticipate that they will appear in some degree of efficiency in the field. At the conclusion of the review tha Auckland com. panics will march back to town with their bands.

j A Provincial Government Gazette published this day contains a proclamation defining the limiti and boundaries of the Grahamstowu goods wharf.also the scale of rates and charts levied. Mr. 0 H J Hill is annnfS oo"^or of toS. Se.erS o register gold mining companies are also

PRINCE OF WALES THEATRE.

MiSS Aitken, who commenced a short engage ment at this theatre on Saturday evening is without doubt a very talented and highly finished artiste. She has on several occasions been highly eulogised as a dramatic reader, and we can quite conceive after our Saturday evening's experience of Miss Aitken's power as an actress that the honor was well deserved. Her by-play is excellent, and in every situation she unites a perfect mastery over her art to a perfect grace in depicting it, and it is in fact a treat to follow her through the scenes of a drama which like " Guy Manner ing" gives abundant scope for the demonstra tion of deep feeling and ardent passion. We are sorry that we have no space for further eulogium on Miss A'tken's histrionic abilities. We can honestly assure our readers that she acts with a fervour and a grace which we have rarely seen equalled, and of which they will do well to make a study during her Auckland engagement. Of the remaining characters we have only space to notice a few. Mr. B. N. Jones was very successful as Colonel Manner ing ; Mr. Joyce and Mr. W. Hill both deserve words of praise, while nothing could exceed the acting of Mr Keogh as Dandy Dinmont—he fairly took his friends by surprise in his clever rendering of the part, and great credit is due to him. Mrs. Walter Hill was an excellent Julia Mannering, displaying with much judgment her part. The remaining characters, including Mr. A. Power (on his first appear-, ance) well deserve a word of commendation. The st;;ge furnishings and general get up of the piece were most creditable, and there is little doubt that Sir Walter Scott's magnificent drama will prove a success.

COROMANDEL.

(from our own correspondent.)

Saturday, .4 p.m. Bismarck has not taken out any more specimens. It is generally considered not to be looking so well. "Working Miners are still taking out good stone. No specimens will be sentto town until the directors have had a meet ing. Green Flag has stopped the works of the Lucky Diggers on the ground they had permission to drive through. Tambaroora are now down 45 feet. Country is now much changed, and is a slaty kind of clay- Green Harp taking out rich stone yesterday evening.

From the Cormnandel Mail.

In the Tokatea the works are being carried on as usual under the management of 3fr. Kelly. The lower level shows Eoino improve ment, and gold is visible in reef No. 2. The lower level has been advanced to within about fifteen feet'of the winze, which is being sunk from the tramway, the adit of which is jußt above the tramway. The further winze in the middle level is being baled out.

The Peep o' Day have re-commenced work in their main drive, the contractors having obtained a supply of powder. The T drive is still being worked through hard country, and the winze from the upper level is being broken through. The country is hard, but the prospects look favorable. The Pride of Tokatea have recently taken out a quantity of specimens from their reef in the lower level in which the leader runs from three to six inches in width. The main drive is being carried on, and the men are now stoping out between the mid level and the lower level. During every shift auriferous stone and specimens are being got out. Fifteen men are now on the ground, and a branch tramway is being laid from the mouth of the tunnel to a paddock which is being formed in such a position that the material may be at once sont to the battery by the Government tramway. The mine manager has on hand more than three hundred weight of auriferous stone, the greater portion of which might be called specimens, and he has also about the same weight of picked stone, besides about twenty tons of general stuff, which is ready" for crushing.

From tlie winze of the Harbor View, which has sunk between the middle and lower level, some magnificent specimens have been taken out from the side of the large reef which was 6truck about a fortnight ago. Some of these specimens appear to contain half their weight in gold.

Thr Pride of the Tiki commenced work yesterday, and several men will be engaged in a few days.

In the Neptune they are still driving through very soft stuff, and are considerably hindered by difficulty in obtaining timber.

The Sea View i» now putting in a cross drive with the intention of cutting the specimen leader which was found some time ago on the site occupied by Wharf hotel.

The Gtolden Pah is still driving in both directions, and a shaft will shortly be sunk for the purpose of following the specimen leader.

The New Zealand Company's battery is fast approaobing completion. The first set of ripple tables has been finished, and on Mon day the blanket tables will be put in. They are very nearly camplated, and only require setting up.

The Coromandel Harp has struck a small leader from whioh a good prospeot was obtained yesterday.

The Wynyardten hare commenced sinking. They hare now two windlasses on the plat form. The kind of stage, or coffer-dam, within which they are sinking, has been strongly braced, and has underneath it, as a foundation, plates of boiler iron of two feet in width, r ( by three-eighths of an inch in thick ness, which it is supposed will assist the superstructure in forcing its way dom nwards as the earth is cut away below it. The Dead Secret are now sinking a well in their drive, having come upon a Bolid reef of about six inches in width. A . hundred pounds of the general stuff was crushed yesterday afternoon with a result of ldwt. Bgrs.

Mr. Harvey, with the assistance of Mr. Herriok, who is acting on behalf of Messrs. Fraser and Tinne, has now almost completed the Lynch's flat battery. Steam was got up on Thursday evening, and everything worked smoothly.

The Lucky Diggers got a splendid prospect yesterday from a reef they intersected at about forty feet from the entrance of the drive, and within the boundary of the Green Flag.

Afc the Golden Point a reef varying from nix to eight inches in width has been inter sected gold is visible in it. The Working Miners are now working on the lower level on a reef about a foot and a half in width, which has every appearance of widening out. The Buffalo, on Court-house Creek, have struck an eighteen inch leader in their lower level, and have broken the winze through between the two levels.

Mr W. Mason's prices current and circular containing much valuable information is issued.

A meptmg of the Wyndyardton G.MC announced to be held at Mr Tothill's office, this day,' lapsed for want of a quorum,

POLICE COURT.

THIS DAY. 1 (Before His Worship the Mayor, K.M.) DRTTNKENHESS. Six inebriates were dealt with in accordance with their offences.

BREACH OF CITY COUNCIL BY-LAW. Owen Cummings wa3 charged by Inspector Q-oldie with allowing night-soil to be cast on a public road, to wit Hobson street, in the As the defendant pleaded ignorance to the law his Worship fined him in the mitigated penalty of 5s and costs. This was all the business.

TELEGRAPHIC.

[Per Greville's Telegram: Company:) G-rahainstown, 3 p.m.

The Windsor Castle has taken out some rich stone from the stopes this

morning. Some very good stone has been taken out from the bottom level of the Alburnia.

Morespecimensfrom the Nonpareil; mine looking well. The Prince Imperial is improving. Some more good stone on Saturday

evening,

Government Immigration.

Agent-General's Dispatches.

Successful Arrangements.

Shipment of Railway Plant.

WELLING-TON.

This day.

By the Suez mail despatches have been received from Dr. Featherstone, the Agent- General, on the subject of immigration. The prospects of obtain ing a large number of emigrants in the United Kingdom is exceedingly good. He has received numerous applica tions, and the tide of immigration may be considered as fairly started. The ship Halcione and a G-erman ship were to leave for Wellington in April with between 200 and 300 immi grants each. Other ships were also to follow for other ports. A considerable number of immi grants were to leave in May. The Agent-General has succeeded in completing arrangements with a large firm in Germany for direct ship ments of Germans ao d Scandinavians to all parts of New Zealand. A large quantity of railway plant and material were being shipped for various ports of JNew Zealand, and fully sufficient for the requirements of the works about to be commenced. The whole of Messrs Brogden and Son's staff in "Wellington are engaged in taking out quantities and making estimates for tenders for the different lines of railway. All the differences between Brogden and the Government are now finally settled, and they expect to be well under work in two or three days

The Taranaki arrived at Wellington from Lyttelton yesterday. The s.s. Taranaki sails for the Manakau at midnight.

The case of Lundon v. ■ Whitaker was continued on Saturday; Whitaker closed the case.

The decision appears to depend upon the interpretation of the words " Interlocutory order,

TAURANGA.

This day. The Keera, from Auckland, arrived at Tauranga yesterday morning.

BLENHEIM.

Monday

Mr. Nelson, solicitor, died suddenly to-day in a fit of apoplexy.

[Advertisement.] WINDSOR CASTLE G.M.C,

To the Editor of the Evening Stab. Sib, —I am extremely glad to find in your issue of yesterday that " A Late Shareholder," though not the one, I apprehend, who opened this controversy, has made the amende, and written, not a fiction as hitherto, but a fact, namely, that the major part of the purchasers of Clarkson'o Gold Mining and Quartz Crushing Company are directors of the Windsor; and well it is they did so purchase,' else shareholders in the latter company would not enjoy the facilities they now have of running, quartz on train from stopes to battery, and their reduced and treated as cheaply, and as well, as an other steam battery on the goldfields. For "A Late Shareholder" it ie hopeles?, of course, to look for a dividend ; but present shareholders do not grumble at their prospects, nor will they have long to wait for the dividends, of Which your correspondent is• evidently so envious.—l am, &c, Peesent Shabeholdeb. P.S.—When I wrote the foregoing I had not seen your local, but as I rather like a good " sec to," am content to pay in, hoping my opponent will do the same, if he has not already had enough.

THE LUCKY DIGGERS.

To the Editor of the Evening- Stab t' ce" _ Auckland, Monday morning. Slß,—-You will kindly oblige me by inserting IVt^ is eTening'B issue the enclosed letter, which I have this day received, by which the shareholders in the Lucky Diggers Gold Mining Company will gladly learn that the injunction has been withdrawn ; and further more, that satisfactory arrangement have been made by which they can now carry on their mining operations. — 1 am, &c, Jambs MoCoaipoK, legal manager Lucky Diggers trold Mining Company.

Auckland, Monday morning, 20th. To the Legal Manager of the " Lucky Diggers" Gold Mining Company. SlB. — The arrangements made by the Directors of the "Lucky Diggers " GKM.Co. being entirely to my satisfaction. I have to inform you that•■. I have mistrusted my solicitor, to withdraw the injunction placed upon the company's gsound, and to hand you over the deed of lease for mining purposes.— I am. &c;, P. A. Ppiwrs, Mayo* of Auckland,

THE Secret in the Haunted House.

Written expressly for the Evening Star. Chapter i. "You are a strange girl, Miss Agatha Mayne—excuse my saying so." " But why, Mrs Wylde;—in what way"! "Becauseyou seem altogether sodifferent from other girls. Is there any one of them, do you think, who would have courage to live in a haunted house like this, and even roam about in the grounds as you do after dark ?" " I am not a coward naturally, said Miss Agatha Mayne, and I do not believe in ghosts." "Neither do I, to-a certain extent;' said her sister ;" but there is no denying that curious things have been heard and seen in this house ever since the disap. pearance of Ernest Wentworfch, and his supposed murder iv the lane that leads fay your gate." "Ah poor Ernest," said Agatha, "I never heard the full particulars of that affair. Do you know them Mrs Wylde ?" " Know them—surely I do ;" said Mrs Wylde, " and I can only wonder that you have not heard them too."

" Perhaps as we live so near to the scene of this supposed tragedy people do not like to tell us all they know," said Agatha. "And perhaps it would be better if I did not; said Mrs Wylde; "as you would feel more nervous."

" JSTo —tell me if you please, said the girl calmly, I am not afraid; lam not easily unnerved." " Well then, my dear, just eight months ago now, and about four before you and your mamma came to this village, there lived in that large handsome house, which you can see from your dining-room windows, and which is known as Fern leight Hall, an old gentleman named "W entworth, Ms only son and heir, Ernest, and a maiden aunt, a sister of the late Mrs Wentworth, these except the servants comprised the whole household. Mr Wentworth, who had been in ill health for a long time, died rather suddenly at the last, and his sou Ernest came into possession of the estate of course, which was worth about fifteen thousand a year, I believe."

" Not to be despised, was it," remarked Agatha carelessly. "It was not, indeed. Well, about a month before Mr Wentworth'g death his younger brother, Walter Wentworth, came home from India, where a great part of his life had been spent, and took up his abode for a time. He had never been married, and was a stern, proud, unsoci able sort of man, very unlike his brother, whe was as genial and warm-hearted as he was the reverse. However, he professed a great affection for his relatives, especially for his merry, handsome nephew, Ernest. I don't know how it was, but somehow no one seemed to like Walter Wentworth; there was something in the expression of his dark face that always chiUed me; I distrusted him from the very first. He stayed at the Hall till about six Weeks after his brother's death, and then departed for London, saying he had important business to transact there. I think his absence was a relief to all parties. But now comes the saddest and strangest part of my story. On the fifth evening after his departure Ernest went out, saying to his aunt that he had an appointment to keep in the village, but would be back about ten o'clock. He then bade her good-night, and set off on his journey. That was the last time he was ever seen alive. A fearful thunder storm came on during the night; the rain fell in torrents; the wind howled and shrieked like a demon let loose. The night passed, and still Ernest did not return. In the morning the servants of the Hall, aided by some of the villagers, turned out to seek for him. They searched far and wide for a long time without success; but at last, in yon lonely lane, deep down in a hollow which had been partially sheltered from the tempest, they found, not Ernest, but unmistakable traces of a dark and bloody deed of which he had been the victim. All around the bushes were trampled and broken down as if a violent scuffle had taken place; a hat and cane, which were easily recognised as Ernest's, were found lying side by side; and in another place his coat, saturated in blood, and with a bullet-hole right through the breast and two more in the back. They then searched carefully among the bushes, expecting to find the body of their unfortunate young master, but no traces of it could beseen, andatlastthey gave it up in despair. If murder had been committed, as seemed only too probable; the assassin.had been careful to bury the body of his victim where it was never likely to be found, and then made his escape. This was the only conclusion that any one could come to; but then again the motive for the crime puzzled them. Evidently it was not plunder, for a considerable sum both in gold and bank-notes was found in one of the pockets of the coat, which certainly would have been carried off had robbery been the motive. The uncle was immediately telegraphed for to London, and arrived late in the evening of the same day. He seemed greatly affectedby the tragic event whichhadthrown a deep gloom over the whole village. He at once offered a large reward for any information which would lead to the dis covery of the rmirderer, and Government offered another; meanwhile, being the next of kin, he took possession of the estates, and is still residing with his sister-in-law at the Hall, and nothing from that day to this has been heard or seen of Ernest."

"Oh, Mrs. Wylde" said Agatha, earnestly, " surely he was not murdered. What could any one havo against him?" "Idon't know," said Mrs. Wylde, gravely; " it is difficult to imagine, for he was so kind a master, so generous and indw. J~*nt f a landlord, and so bright and mcL v hearted; but what other conclusion caV v y people come too ?" " JBut have not the police been able to discover anything P" said Agatha. "No, not the slightest clue, though they have not yet given up the aearch I believe, but so far without any success; the mystery of Ernest Weatworth'* &t0 is a mystery still." ; " By-the-bye what was this Walter Wentworthbefore his brother's death?, asked Agatha, "had he any property ?' It ': He had none then, at all event*, said Mrs. Wylde, "he was a reckless, • careless, spendthrift, even from childhood- His father educated him for the medicw

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W. Gr. HARRISON, LICENSED SHAEEBROEEE, COROMANDEL. j WHERE can the COURT HOUSE CREEK plan be had ? At Waytk's, Queen street; or Chables Palmeb's, Short land Crescent. QLSON'S TOMATO SATJOE The mmense sviccess attending the introduction 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 Factbry, 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 reaUy health-restoring and agreeable condiment. . , TT Sold everywhere in Bottles with the name of H. OLSON on wrapper and stamped on , bottle and aper. Auckland, 10th February, 1872. ME. E. J. CAETEE, Stationer, Brown street, Grahamstown, is authorised to receive advertisements and subscribers' names for the Auckland Evening Star. & Auckland, May 15,1572, Tjl" I N A L NOTICE RELINQUISHING- BUSINESS. R. HOBBS Has still on hand between SIX and SEVEN THOU SAND POUNDS' WORTH of the VERY PICK of the STOCK, consisting of FLANNELS, BLANKETS, FRENCH MERIjSTOES, WINCEYS, Calicoes and Sheeting, Dimity and Toilet Quilts, AVoollen Hosiery, Waterproof Jackets and Mantles for Ladies, Girls, and Children ; and other new Winter Goods, in great variety, which are now being CLEARED OUT AT VERY LOW PRICES. Ladies' and Children's New Black Straw Hats at about Half Value. The Stock MUST and WILL BE SOLD as R.H. has no intention whatever of remaining in the trade. Country customers, wholesale buyers, and small dealers, and buyers of job lots liberally dealt with. . MEN'S AND BOYS' CLOTHING of the newest description, and Belts, Braces, Collars, Shirts, and Under Flannels, and all kind of Hosiery and- Felt Hats, and Men's and Boys' Caps at a great reduction from regular prices. N. B.—THE SALE WILL CONTINUE FOR A FEW AVEEKS LONGER ONLY.



E. HOBBS, JUNCTION DRAPERY WARE HOUSE, Upper Queen and Wakefield streets. "THORNTON, SMITH, & FIRTH'S WHOLESLE PRICES CURRENT: £ s. .d Fine Flour, Silk Dressed, "Crown Brand," per ton of 2,0001bs 17 0 0 Fine Flour, Silk Dressed, "TB&F Brand," per ton 15 0 0 Seconds, per ton 12 0 0 Sharps, per ton .. .. .. •• 700 Bran, per bushel of 201b .'. 0 10 Oats, per bushel 0 3 0 Auckland, May 14, 1872