SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

POET OF AUCKLAND.

SUBSET : This evening, 5.23 HIGH WATER : This evening, 6.10

ARRIVAL.

Southern Cross, s s Sellar3, from Tauranga

DEPARTURES.

Star of the South, ss Holmes, for Poverty Bay and

Napier Tau~anga, schooner, for Kaipara Jessie Niccol, schooner, for Levuka

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

For Tauranga : Dauntless, schooner, Monday For Southern Ports: Phcebe, steamer, 21st inst For Sydney and Melbourne: Alexandra, steamer, on Monaday ; Hero, steamer, early For Dunedin : Strathnaver, schooner, early For New York: Thames, barque, Monday; Mennhir, Mary Nelson, Coronilla, and Wm Prowse, barque 3, For^Whitiangi, Tauranga, and Opotiki: Southern

Cross, steamer, Monday nest Tor Newcastle : Joliba, barque, early For Napier and the South : Kangatira, ss, Tuesday Nevada, ps, shortly after arrival For Hokianga : Janet Grey, schooner, to-day

VESSELS EXPECTED.

Bulwark ship, from London, bailed Marcn z Countes3 of Kintore, ship, from London. Sailed City'erf Auckland, ship, from London. Sailed May 31 Edith, schooner, from the South Seas Hero, steamer, from Sydney Maid of Judah, ship, from Sydney _,„.... Nevada, mail steamer, from Honolulu. Due 12th Inst Ocean Wave, schooner, from Dunedin Amateur, schooner, from Lyttelton Bea Gull, schooner, from Levuka Queen, schooner, from Rorotonga Julia Price, schooner, from Levuka Mennhir, barque from Newcastle Pakeha, brig, from Dunedin Kenilworth, schooner, from South Sea Islands Kalahome, barque, from Newcastle

EXPORTS.

IPer Success, schooner, from Rorotonga:—4 cases, boots 13 balos cottons, 1 do woollens, 1 do and 1 case wearing apparel, 11 bales, 2 cases sundries, 4 boxes tobacco, l'bale bags, 1 case saddlery, 4 ca3e3 oil, 2 do spirits, 9 do brr.ndy, 2 do jams, 21 do sundries, 12 cases wine, Owen and Grahr.m ; 1 ton soap, 2 drums oil, 4 tins white !ead, 4 cases kerosine, 15 pkgs drapery, 2 cases, l engine, 1 dray, 1 carriage, Stone Bros.—Stone Bros, agents.

We unde"stand that the only vessel loading at New castle for this port, according to latest advices, is the French barque Mennhir. The barque Kalahome was to follow. The Hercule3 raquired some repairs, and would not sail for some time. The barque Briton was not. loading. Freights were high. The schooner, Jessie Niccol, cleared at the Customs this morning for Levuka with a full cargo, and the following passengers :—Mr and Mr3 T J Martin, Mr and Mrs F W Needham and two children ; Messrs G w" Engall and J W Lang ; and in the steerage, B Corbett, Thomas Orr and James Black. The schooner Jessie has cleared outward for Kaipara with a miscellaneous cargo. She will leave this evening for her port of destination. The schooner Janet Gray hr.s cleared outward for Hokianga with a large cargo of merchandise, shipped by Lewis Brothers, and Must and Co. The schooner Dauntless will sail at 5 p m on Monday The schooner Tauranga has taken her departure for The schooner Success has cleared at the Customs for Rorotonga with a large car-o. She will take her departure this evening with the following passengers: —Mr and Mrs J Young, Messrs W Goodman, and The steamer Star of the South cleared at the Customs this morning for Poverty Bay and Napier with the following cargo :—ls boiler plates, 043 bars iron, 250 bundles do, 74 do hoop iron, 100 kegs nails 3 casks 1 bale, 85 cases biscuits, J S Macfarlane ; 1 parcel clothin-*, J A Barber ; 5 bales, 3 cases, 2 pkjs, 3 casks, Brown, Campbell and Co, and o=e passenger- Mr Mann. The steamer took her departure at three o'clock this afternoon. The s s. Southern Cross will leave on Monday, for Opotiki, in adition to Whitanga and Tauranga.

POST-OFFICE, SHORTLAND STREET.

Mails will Close as under For Thames, on Monday 19th inst, at 10.30 am, and

5.30 pn, For Coromandel, on Monday 19th inst, at 11 am. For Whitiangi, Tauranga, and Opotiki, per Southern Cross, on Monday 19th inst, at 3 p m. Per s s Alexandra, on Monday 191h inst, as follows :— For India, China, Mediterranean Ports, and Conti nent of Europe, at noon. For Australian Colonies, at 1 pin. For United Kingdom, via Suez and Southampton, (for letters specially so addressed), at 1 p m. For United Kingdom, via Brindisi, at 1-30 p m. For money orders, registered letters, and newspapers.

at 11 am. , Late letters for Sydney, Melbourne, and United King dom, via Southampton, bearing 3d and 6d in addition to postage, will be received till 1-30 p m. Note.—ln the event of Nevada arriving before Mon day 10th inst, the above mails, per Alexandra, will close immediately. For Taranaki and Southern provinces, per s s Phcebe,

on Wednesday 21st instant, at 8 a m. For Tauranga Gisborne, Napier, and Southern Pro vinces, per Rangatira, on Tuesday, 20th i*st, at 11

p m. . Tor Napier and Southern provinces, perps Nevada, six houra after her arrival from Honolulu ■ 8. B. Bias. Postmaster.

COMMERCIAL.

The Customs returns for the week are as follows :—Duties, £3365 2s 6d ; light dues, £13 lls; merchant shipping fees, £8 3s; arm fees, £2 18s; miscellaneous charges, £2 3s 6d ; gold duties, £200 7s 4d ; pilotage and port charges, £31 Is 7d ; total, £3623 6s lid.

MINING.

The following are the current calls and dividend* payable in the companies named below : — £ a. id.

MEETING TO COME.

Green Harp, Insurance BuUdings, 2 p.m., 19th instant Emily, Mechanics' Institute, 10 a.m., 20th instant. Tamboroora, Metropolitan Hotel, Queen street, 3 pm,

20th instant Pacific, 44, Queen street, 2 pm, 28th instant West CoasfGrahamsto-wn, 26th instant Scotty's Hill, Coromandel, 28th inst Caledonian, Insurance Buildings, 2 pm, 28th instant Smiling Beauty, Graham&town, 30th instant Old Whau, Grahamstown, 3rd September Nonpareil, Grahamstown, 4th September Bank of New Zealand G.M.C., Grahamstown, 4th September _ .

MARRIAGE.

McDonald —Fraser..—On Aurjust 15, at St James's Church, Auckland, by the Rev Mr Macniccol, Mr Matthew McDonald, third son of the late Mr Alex ander McDonald, Portadown, Ireland, Miss Marga ret Fraser, sixth daujhter of Mr James Fraser, Waipu

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

SATURDAY, AUGUST 17, 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.

There is no disguising of the fact that the Opposition in the General Assembly mean business. The motion of which Mr. Stafford has given notice ia indeed more cumbrous and un wieldy than usually are motions of want of confidence, but it is clearly a net constructed so. as to catch all the big and little fishes together that are swimming about in the muddy sea of politics. Such motions are usually succinct and pointed, and the atten tion of the assailants is turned on a single weak point in the position of the enemy in possession. In this case the attack is of a gene ral Tnnd, and is evidently planned so as to enable every one to have a shot. The wording of the motion plainly indicates that the only bond of union among the beleaguering hosts is a desire to drive, out the Ministry, and we venture to say that the chief difficulties ahead will not be in the routing of the Ministry, but in the subsequent arrangement of the spoil. The first clause of the motion is the only one which will embrace the whole of the malcontents: —" That in the opinion of this House the ad ministration by the present Govern ment of the public works and immigra tion policy has been unsatisfactory." The dissatisfaction here indicated may be based on the most varied grounds. With some, the public works and im migration policy in its first inception was unsatisfactory; is so still, and will, we presume, be so to the end. If they felt satisfaction with any ad ministration of the scheme, it must be with wry faces and a consciousness that they are inconsistent and ought to be unhappy. "With others, that administration of public works and immigration has been unsatisfac tory because anticipated crumbs have not fallen from ministerial tables ; and cbargin, and a: sense of ingratitude for services rendered make them vicious. With others such crumbs were never expected, and until the administration is placed in the hands of " our party " it never can be other than unsatisfactory. With a considerable number who have had no rery particular expectations from either party, being small fry, the ad ministration has been so far unsatis factory that the past has done them no good, and any change must better their prospects. While with those who believe themselves destined yet to handle the ribbons of the State

coach —and their, name i 3 Legion— a continuance of any administration ■which does not include their own talents and undoubted ability, must be simply abominable. As the programme of the revolutionists is necessarily vague and undefined in the extreme, it is possible for each one of these to see in any change the triumph of his own particular views, and consequently his own ascendancy, and he is natu rally dissatisfied with the administra tion of public works and immigration. Besides this, there are those who un questionably feel that more fruits than have yet appeared might have been by this time borne by the colonization scheme, the advent of which was attended with so much eclfit. All these several malcontents are likely to see in the first clause of Mr Stafford's motion the expression of their feelings. The second clause is singularly lum bering : " That the habitual absence of Ministers from the seat of G-overn ment during the recess, which results in their conducting important opera tions without free opportunities for consulting with each other, prevents that concert and unity of action be tween the several departments essential to the efficient direction of public affairs either Executive or Legislative, and largely increases the cost of government. This is what is familiarly known as clap trap. Had it not been provocative of jealousy and envy the flying of the ministers to and fro would have been by common con sent regarded as evidencing zeal and assiduity of no ordinary kind. To the raising of the loan and the perfecting of the San Erancisco Mail Service Mr Vogel stuck with irrepressible tenacity ; and the move ments of the other Ministers through the length and breadth of the land would appear to any fair mind as ne cessitated by the peculiar physical features of the country, and" the divided interests and jealousies that have been the outgrowth of provin cialism. But the honours that have been conferred on Mr Vogel, the seeming pleasures of these trips of the various Ministers, and the interfer ence of their presence in the spheres of the various local gods of the country have been as gall and wormwood. and accordingly for the " efficient direction of public affairs,either Executive or Legislative," they had much better to have stayed in Wellington. The last clause of the motion is intended to embrace parties wide as the poles asunder : —" That in order to administer the public works and immigration policy in a most efficient and economical manner the Colonial Government should retain the fnll responsibility for the proper con duct of all works authorised and all sums voted by Parliament, and should, when practicable avail itself of any existing provincial or other local machinery in the supervision or execu tion of such works." The first portion of the clause is Mr Stafford's, and is thoroughly " Centralist; " the second is a bone thrown to the Provincialists. It cannot be said there is much on it, but it will serve the purpose of pleasing them till Mr Stafford gets into power, when his known weakness for provincialism and his pliant gentle character will of course give the provincialists great satisfaction. Nothing could be more accurately descriptive of the constitution of parties in the House than the wording of this motion of want of confidence. There is admittedly but oue bond of union; that is desire to oust the present Ministry. That the motion will succeed there can be little doubt. What the result will be to the country time alone can tell.

We have received a long letter of com plaint respecting unfairness in the dis tribution of Government rations. Taught by experience we have caused minute enquiries to be made into the allegations, and have found them to be utterly without foundation. The letter is signed " A Lover of Justice," and among other general complaints proceeds to relate the following case : "Amongst many cases of injustice and partiality I will adduce one and vouch for its truth. A couple having one child, and that six years old, the man little over forty, his wife young and hearty, They are both constantly em ployed in the tailoring and other work, and earning on an average from twenty to "thirty shillings a week. Yet this couple, with one child, receive double rations with the addition of meat. Government supplies their firewood, and their rent is paid for them, they have aid from the chapel they attend, and numerous other helps." We have sifted this charge to the bottom. We have seen the husband, the wife, and the child; we have obtained the medical certificate of Dr. Eenderdine, and the written statement of the minister of the church which these two attend, Dr. Kenderdine says : "He is still in a most delicate state of health, and in my opinion unfit to do much work of any kind." The man has disease of the heart, so far gone that its presence can be plainly felt by placing the hand on his chest even outside his clothing. He is evi dently in danger of momentary dissolu tion. We find that he is almost unable to do anything, and that one half-crown has been his total earnings for a longtime past. Of the wife, Dr Kenderdine says "that his wife is also delicate and has much impaired her sight by over working herself at sewing." The fact is she is almost blind. We learned that she has been struggling with the needle so far as her eyes would allow her to progress from three o'clock in the morning till eleven o'clock at night, and the appearance of her eyes tells any one that even the small result of six shillings in the week, the fruits of such toil, cannot be long enjoyed. The appearance of the pair of them and their simple tale of suffering are enough

to make the heart bleed. Truly one-' of the world does not know how the

half lives. If there are any who out of comfort and happiness would contrib the relief of such a case of true sufl

it will afford us the greatest pleasure receive the benefactions, were they . i shillings, and hand them over, pi receive no contribution from any not being members in communion

we have gone into this case thus f

show the class of charges wh

frequently made against official; which people attempt to foist public through, the newspapers. T . tion of the Relieving Officer peuuim-,, exposes him to this sort of attack, and we are determined that we shall not be the instrument of private and petty revenge for any one in relation to whom Mr Graham, in the exercise of his duties, may be obliged to take a firm stand. But we shall go further still. In this par ticular case we have the testimony of a clergyman, and of a high Provincial authority, that the writer is utterly unworthy of belief. We shall, however, let this case pass. But if any similar un founded statements are made to us we shall, on finding their untruth, expose the name of the slanderer ; and if legal steps are taken for satisfaction on the false ac cuser, we shall assist the law in every way we can, We are exceedingly desirous of ex posing every kind of abuse, and shall freely lend our columns for the purpose,but if any one attempts to perpetrate a worse abuse by lying correspondence, we shall try to suppress both it and him, Our investiga tions have led us to the conviction that Mr Graham fulfils his difficult and often painful task with conscientiousness and great care, and in the particular case in point he is very far from being to blame.

It affords us much pleasure to observe the extreme punctuality with which the North Shore ferry boats are now des patched since the ferry regulations were passed by the Harbour Board. Yester day evening an incident occurred strongly indicative of the change. The fixed hour for leaving had just passed, and the boat was waiting a little, when one of the proprietors was heard remarking "now then Mack, it's a minute past the time; go a-head, or you'll be put in the Star." This is certainly a great change from a few weeks ago, when passengers were frequently kept for over an hour, and shows, as we have often said, that the regulations once passed by the Board, the convenience of the public would to a great extent be met. We are exceedingly glad to see that the Messrs Holmes have cheerfully adapted themselves to the position, and that at the same time they frankly recognise the services of the Stah in the matter. We trust, however, that they will not consider that we shall be so particular a3 to take note of a minute after time. A minute or two, or even five minutes on occasion, will not signify, but we generously interpret this anxiety for punctuality as a proof of their sincere desire to do their duty in future. Pity it is that this spirit was not manifested at an earlier period, as it would unquestion ably have gone far in prejudicing the pros pects of the company that is now in course of formation for taking up the ferry service.

Wo are very glad to learn that steps are ordered by the Government to increase the facilities of telegraphic communica tion with the Thames. Yesterday a telegram was despatched to the Colonial Treasurer on the subject by a gentleman in the city, and the following reply received to-day has been kindly placed at our disposal i —" We are short of insu lators, so instead of taking through wire from Auckland we will take it from Mercer to the Thames, which will in meanwhile give use of through wire." It will be seen that in this way there will be given the advantages of a double wire the whole way, an arrangement which will be of incalculable advantage to those interested in mining interests and of great general convenience,

Shareholders in the Green Harp Gold Mining Company are reminded by adver tisement that an extraordinary general meeting will be held on Monday, at two o'clock. Persons unable to attend are requested to send proxies.

Mr Goldie, Inspector of Nuisances, offers a reward of £5 to any one who will give such, information as will lead to a conviction of the person or persons who cast a quantity of animal entrails and offal into an old unused well, in Field's lane. The lane leads from Mr Hammond's, butcher, Shortland street, into Chancery street.

We have been requested to take notica of the reprehensible conduct of some of the butchers' boys—principally in the suburbs. Between eight and nine in the morning they may be seen on horseback, in twos and threes, racing up and down the roads, seemingly careless of foot pas sengers, and certainly not much caring for their own limbs. It is a pity a slight accident would not happen amongst them selves, it might perhaps teach them a lesson, Apart from the furious driving, we would point to the pleasant prospect a man has in seeing one of these young gters dashing along and splashing right through a pool of muddy water. It is really a pity that some one will not take on himself the duty of "making himself disagreeable" for the public good, and summons one or two of these young imps of mischief.

The anniversary entertainment of the Catholic Literary Institute is announced for Monday next at the institute. An accident occurred at Penrose, on Wednesday evening, which unhappily has terminated, fatally. It appears that John McCory, lately residing at Otahuhu, was returning home on the evening in question, seated on the top of a loaded dray. The driver was sitting next to him. The horses shied at something ia the road, just where the railway crosses the Great South Road at Penrose, This broughtthe , cart wheel in contact with a large stone, and the sudden jerk threw the deceased to the ground. Unfortunately he fell forward, and the near wheel of the cart passed over his head, breaking his jaw. He was picked up* and conveyed home, where Drs Emsley and Zinzan attended him, They found his head fearfully mutilated. He, however, lived twenty four hours after the accident, when the poor fellow expired. The deceased was only twenty-six years of age, and wag employed as a carter. He leaves a widow to mourn his loss.

date nominates ;o :.i - " ' ! ; : v" Council, rendered vacant by the suclaeu retirement of Mr ex-Councillor George. Mr Cosgrave will be declared duly elected by the Returning Officer on Tues day, the 27th inst.

An enquiry was held yesterday after noon, at the Resident Magistrate's Court, before Capt. Daldy, Colonel Balneavis (J.P.'s), and Captain Holmes (of the Star of the South), Nautical Assessor, into the manner of the grounding of the barque Joliba, of Tiritiri. The evidence was the same as adduced before the Col lector of Customs. The Court considered that the damage waa occasioned by an error of judgment on the part of the master, and not from neglect. The Court was of opinion that had the master held a certificate of service they would have recommended its being returned to him. The Court also declined to mulct the master in costs.

The third monthly meeting of the Auckland Institute will be held on Mon day evening next.

A meeting of journeymen bakers will be held at the British Hotel this evening at eight o'clock. A full attendance of the trade is requested.

Mr Warwick Weston offers himself as a director of the Caledonian Gold Mining Company, in the room of Mr Crombie, resigned. Mr R. Bleazard is also a can didate for the office.

We beg to call the attention of our Volunteers to a notice in our advertise ment columns headed " Volunteers." "Ready ?. Aye, Ready I"

An anniversary entertainment in aid of the funds of the Catholic Literary Institute will take place at the Institute, in Wellington street, on Monday evening next.

The engagement of our old favourites is drawing to a close, and they will only appear for a few more nights at the Prince of Wales Theatre. We recom mend their old admirers not to lose sight of this fact. Last evening the amusing comedy of " Used Up," followed by another elegant comedy, " Naval Engage ments," were presented, and it is needless to say were played in an efficient and charming manner. Both received raptur ous applause. This evening Colman's comedy of the " Jealous Wife " will be produced, followed by Sheridan's "Critic," pieces in which Mr Hoskins and Miss Colville are eminently successful.

Emperor Francis Joseph of Austria has lost his most trusted prime minister —his mother. The archduchess of Austria, whose death is annouced by cable, was of the house of Bavaria, and, after her older sister, Charlotte, had married Francisl., married his brother the archduke. She was one of those unscrupulous, narrow minded, fiercely tyrannical females who have had such a share in the government of Europe, and of Austria in particular. She brought her son to the throne amid the troubles of 1848, and marked with blood her triumph over the Hungarians, under Kossuth and the republicans and students of Vienna. It was a time indeed of blood. The liberal mob, on the one hand, hung at his own office window the Secretary of War, Count Latour, and one had but to count the rubies in the Arch duchess' necklace at an evening soiree to know how many hostile nobles had that day perished by her order. She brought up her emperor son to believe in personal power, and a life-time of ministerial defeats and national reverses has unfortunately not made him forget it. Her second son, Maximilian, was more liberal-minded, but lost his life in Mexico in trying to practice the imperialism of which his mother and his birth made him an unwilling exponent.

EXPORT OF GOLD.

The following parcel of gold has been shipped per s.s. Alexandra, for Melbourne, by the Bank of New Zealand: —Five boxes containing 8,324 ozs. 11 dwt3.; value, £33,897, of which 1,602 ozs, 18 dwts. 18 grs., valued at £6,750, are produce of Auckland. The remainder are produce of the Westland, Nelson, and Marlborough goldfields.

POLICE COURT.

THIS DAY. (Before Thomas Beckham, Esq, R.M.) DEUNKENNES3. One man, for getting drunk, was ordered to pay 10s towards the revenue. BEEACH OF THE STAMP ACT, The case against Mr Moran for a breach of the Stamp Act was, on the authority of the Government, withdrawn on condition that defendant pays the amount of the duty and costs of the pro ceedings. Mr Brookfield, on behalf of the Crown, stated to the Court that this being the first case of the kind the Government had no wish to proceed further in the matter ; but wished it to be distinctly understood that all future cases must be dealt with with severity, as the Stamp Act could not be evaded with impunity. The case was withdrawn, the defendant paying coats, amounting to £3 14s, and duty £7 17s 6d ; total, £11 9s 6d. BAD WOMEN. Three women of the town were charged with being, according to the charge sheet, "rogues and vagabonds." Their names were Ellen Whitaker, Ann Hamilton, and Maria Lilley. The Court sentenced them each, to three months' imprisonment in the common gaol of Auckland. A HAEPIE. William Gleeson was charged with being found in the house frequented by the previous prisoners. The Court ordered him to undergo a term of one month's, imprisonment in the common gaol.

dinner was given "•- —- -■-'i ?o Captain" Mueller, of %°*?™£* Dauntless, on the occasion of that vessel bein* -taken off the Tauraaga trade for that of the islands, The chair was taken by E. M. Edgecumbe, Esq, and v,ce-chair by L Samuels, E g g. It is hardly neces sary to state that the " spread was every thing that conld be desired, host Bennett bavin* already so often proved his ability x-n public catering After the usual loyal and patriotic toasts, the Chairman rose to propose- the toast of the evening, Our honored guest Captain Moeller, a gentle man whom all present knew, and who had endeared himself to every one in this district by his kindness and urbanity. He (the Chairman) had known Captain Moeller for six years whilst in command of the schooner Tauranga, and also of his present vessel the Dauntless, and had found him a thorough seaman, kind and attentive to his passengers, bis schooner was kept in good order and excellent fare provided for the passengers. In conclu sion he presented the following numer ously signed address : " Tauranga, August 13th, 18/4. ■' To Capt. Moeller, schooner Dauntless, " Hearing that you are making your last trip to Tauranga in the above favorite schooner we, the undersigned, beg to present you with this memorial of our ap preciation of your character as a good seaman and attentive officer in command durincr the time you have traded to this port ° We would further express our hope that in any future endeavours you may make you may meet with that success which we should all be so glad to see you enioy ; and if, at a future period, times should change, so that you might a-am return to trade in our waters, we can only say that we should hail your return with the same pleasure as we now feel regret at your loss." ~ _ Great applause followed the reading of this nattering testimonial, after which Mr Samuels rose and fully endorsed all the Chairman had said. He continued, that having been in a business point of view long associated with Captain Moeller he could speak strongly as to his integrity and attention to business, more particularly in executing the numerous commissions from time to time entrusted to him. , , Capt Moeller briefly responded, thank ing those present for their kindness and good wishes, and hoping one day to return to the Tauranga trade, and find the whole district more thriving than at pre sent. Other toasts were proposed and ponded to, viz., "Mercantile Interests" by Capt Skeet, responded to by Capt Morris. " Agricultural Interests," by Mr Kirk, responded to by Capt Skeet. " Press," by Mr Sisley, responded to by Mr Penny. "The Ladies," by Mr Samuels, res ponded to by Mr Connor. " Host Bennett," Mr Edgecumbe, in a few well chosen words, expressed his thanks to. Mr Bennett for the able manner in which the dinner had been conducted, and the trouble which he had taken in the matter. This toast was enthusiastically drunk, and duly responded to. Morris then gave the toast of " the Mechanics' Institute" and its committee, enlarging on the benefits to be derived from the institution, and congratulated Tauranga upon the progress it had already made in that direction. The Secretary, (Mr Sisley), in a short but pithy speech returned thanks for the liberal way in which Capt Morris and other gentlemen had supported tlie Institute. The evening's enjoyment concluded with a few capital songs.

CITY HALL.

Misa Aitken's benefit last night was a great success. There was what may be termed a " bumper house." This is a proof of the appreciation in which this talented lady is held. The entertainment was a brilliant one* and in addition to the several readings by that accomplished elocutionist Miss Aitken, and the vocal and instrumental music by Mr and Madame Winter, Mrs Mitchell and Mr Hill, Mr' King, a gentleman lately arrived in Auckland from London, gave also some excellent readings from the " Ingoldsby Legends," for which he was loudly applauded. A song by a lady amateur, "Ye Stars Mildly Beaming," was very prettily ren dered. She was accompanied by her brother on the violincello, and it had a very pleasing effect. The duet between Mrs Mitchell and Mr Winter, " Harps Angelical," was a great treat, but the gem of the evening certainly was thesong by this lady "Ring on Sweet Angelus." It is not often that we have such a treat as was given last night by this highly-gifted lady. When we compare her voice to that of the celebrated. Rossini we are not saying too much. It is not generally known that we have a lady amongst us possessing such a pure and rich voice as Mrs Mitchell. She has hitherto preferred to remain in private, and hide her talents under a bushel, but that sh&is a great acquisition to an entertainment of this kind is beyond the shadow of a doubt. The " Sexton." by a gentleman amateur, was admirably sung. Mr Winter sang " All is lost now," from the Sonambula, with the second movement " Still so gently o'er me steal ing." This was originally written for an alto voice, and to be sung by a tenor with a natural chest requires great physique and compass of voice as well as a great amount of training which is not to be found in the colonies. Mr Winter did full justice to the song, and deservedly met with great applause. The whole enter tainment gave general satisfaction. This evening will be the last of these high class entertainments. The prices of admission have been reduced to two shillings and one shilling.

The Golden Crown has oDtamou ounces from 80 tons stone. J The Kuranui returns for the £ night are 375 ounces. ■•/-. The Lady "Bird tributers have had a crushing—lso tons stone gave 47 ounces. . Point Kussell crushing of 20 tons gave 13 ounces. The Missouri crushing of about 150 ton& yielded only 50 ounces. A miner named Forster, while eating "his dinner in < the battery level of the?Moanatairi mine, was struck by some stuff falling on him from the roof of the drive. He was much bruised, but no bones were broken. He afterwards was able to walk with as-' sistance to bis own home. Another man named Hagless, was about the, same time, engaged trucking some stuff in the main level when the truck violently struck the timbers, which fell through. The concussion seriously hurt Ms back. The Moanatairai and Caledonian are retorting.

COROMANDEL.

11.30 a.m,

Extraordinary rich gold found in the Eoyal Standard leader this morning.

Important Discovery.

TAUBANGA

2 p.m.

The G-overnment steamer Luna sailed south from bence at 11 o'clock last night. A seam of combustible liquite, a chain wide, has just been discovered in Taurauga harbour by Messrs. Mar shall and Quinn. They have brought in about a cwt. of the stuff as a speci men. The block is three feet long. It is believed here that a fine coal bed exists in our midst.

(SPECIAL TO TEE STAR, PER GREVILLES TELEGRAM COMPANY, i

WELLINGTON.

This day, 11.15 a.m. A powerful majority has been formed to carry Stafford's motion. Nearly forty votes may be counted upon for the majority. The Provincial party have gone over to Stafford.

THE SHARE MARKET.

ME. J. HEKDET'S BEPOET.

The share market has been rather quiet to-day: Caledonians are inquired for at £28, bufc very few are offered. Cures are firm, with buyers at £2 2s 6d. Sales—Caledonian, £28, £27 10s ; Cure, 37s 6d, 403. 423 6d; Bismarck, £3 ; Thames, £5 15s ; Peep o' Day, Bs. MB. J. M. LENNOX'S BfiPOKT. Business upon the Exchange is rather quiet. My sales comprise : Caledonian, £27 10s, £27, closing with bujers at £27 10s; Cure, 40s ; Thames, £6. Buyers of Tookey (first and third issue), £5 15s ; Alburnia, £2 15s ; Otago, 22s 6d ; Cure, 403 ; Bismarck, £3 ; Nonpareil, £2 ss. Sellers—Caledonian £28; Thames, £6 ss; Bismarck, £35s ; Nonpareil, £2 53.

MEETING OF SHAREBROKERS. THIS DAY.

A meeting of the licensed sharebrokeri was held this day at the Insurance build ings for the purpose of considering the working of the Sharebaokers' Act and the Stamp Act, and the position of the brokers in reference thereto,

Mr S. Hague Smith was voted to the chair.

. Mr W, GV Harrison was elected secre tary pro tern. A letter from Mr S. Cochrane was received and read.

A committee was appointed to take legal advice with, reference to the A ct, and to draw up a report to be submitted to a future meeting, to be held next Saturday, at half-past one o'clock. The following gentlemen were appointed to form the committee : Mesgrs Saunders, Smith, J. T. Garlick, DuMoulin, Newman, Alexander, and Aitken.

It was agreed that all preliminary expenses incurred by the committee be guaranteed by the sharebrokers present at the meeting.

THE EVENING STAR,, SATURDAY, AUGUST I

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Tl IN A L NOTICE Belinauishing Business. E. HOBBS' LAST SHIPMENT OF DRAPERY & CLOTHING Itwith the exception of 3 cases Horrocks' Long-cloth by the Celestial Queen) having arrived in the Helenslee are now being marked off At Clearing-out Prices. THE BLANKETS (slightly damaged, but no worse) are being sold at a sacrifice and are worthy of atten tion. The Choicest and Cheapest Assortment of Boys' and Youths' Clothing That we have ever opened, from the celebrated house Of R. & H. Pabnaia & Co., London. Also, Gents' and Boys' and Youths' Water prooi Cloth Overcoats and Pilot and Winter Coats, liO all the Newest Shapes. E. HOBBS



NEAL'S SAUCES, PICKLES CH/JTNEY. -These preparations are highly recommended on account of their perfect freedom from adulteration, and the zest they impart to the appetite. They are most extensively consumed in the South, and a number of testimonials have been re ceived from Medical men and others testifying to their perfect wholesomeness. Neal's Oriental Pickles NrAL'S CHUTXEi" Neal's New Zealand Sauce Purely local manufactures. Retail of all Grocers; Wholesale Agents, 3. TO NX S & CO. rYLSON'S TOMATO SAUCE. This Sauce has now been sufficiently long in the market to stand the test of public opinion, and it is gratifying to the manufacturer to be enabled to state that he is constantly receiving testimonials as to its worth. It is an excellent tonic, and for persons of delicate appetite a wineglass-full before meals is of immense benefit; and for children, when used in the place of sugar or jam, it is invaluable in many ways. Sold everywhere. Please observe that the maker's name is on label, and stamped on bottle and stopper. One shilling pre dozen paid for returned bottles. J CATER (late Crombie's) ROYAL • FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERY, Queen street, Auckland, has much pleasure in inform iag his friends and the public generally that he has purchased the Photographic Business so long carried on by Mr. Crombie ; and having secured the services of an Experienced Operator, feels warranted in stating that they will receive every civility and attention, a3 well as first-class and artistic portraits at his hands, and that no pain 3 will be spared to give entire satisfac tion. J. C. begs to announce that his arrangements for taking Instantaneous Portraits of Children are now complete) TXTILL SHORTLY BE PUBLISHED, THE BAY OF PLENTY TIMES, A 81-WEEKLY JOURNAL, Representing the interests of Taurasoa, Maketu, Opotiki, and the East Coast generally. The district is wide and rapidly rising to importance, hence as a means of advertising the BAY OF PLENTY TIMES offer.? great advantages to the business public of Auckland. Subscription : 6s per quarter, payable in advance. Advertising Scale very moderate. PENNY & CO., Proprietors. THE WAIKATO TIMES, A TRI-WEEKLY NEWSPAPER, Published in Waikato. Subscription: 35s per annum. Advertisements received by Mes3r3 Reed and Brett, Evening Stab office, Auckland.



Escaped Nuns.—A San Francisco paper taji that Mrs Edith O'G-orman, the "Escaped Nun," as she calls herself, is to lecture in Platt's Hall. She has been lecturing oret th» West, and from the comment of the Western papers is anything but such a character v respectable people ought to listen to, vrhila her husband is a great deal worse. The San Francisco News Letter in refering to this, states that the country is full of escaped num. As usual they pour out upon the public ear their lamentations and griefs-3^ge^indiTidual» ized public pays its fifty ceilT<f, is&n the tri« b ulations and goes to sleep, i-ie lecturess makes money, and occasionally,,^^ way of extra recreation, is stoned by a m^H It " * dangerous thing to play the role oran escap* ed nun, but in this wicked world it is danger ous to be born a woman any way. Seriously the woman folks are haying too much say in matters and things generally. The strong minded haye been shrieking and yelling until the whole coaniry is sick of them, and now we are to endure escaped nuns gas by the hour. Let ub have a slight change, just for ex change. 6ire us an escaped monk — a fat, sleek, meek-eyed fellow. We do not see why such a religous Don Juan would not have a sad tale to tell. Come forth meek disciple and regale us with "truth stranger than fiction. The public maw has a monstrous capacity tQ masticate scandal. jLet it be fed.