SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

PORT OF AUCKLAND.

SUNSET : This evening, 445. HIGH WATER : This evening, 8.93.

STEAM TO THE THAMES THIS EVENING. Duke of Edinburgh, 5.30 o'clock.

ARRIVALS.

East Lothian, barque, from Adelaide So,-. GuP, br>antine, Jones, from Fiji. Dauntless, Mceller, from Tauranga. Ma; 7 E'len, schooner, Rawlings, irom Mercery Bay.

DEPARTURES. Go-ahead, s.s., for Waitara.

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

For Southern ports : Taranaki and Phrebe, early ; Wellington, Tuesday. For Honolulu : Nebraska, mail steamer, June 13. For Ahipara and Hokianga: Tauranga, schooner, Tuesday. For Wangarei: Sovereign of the Seas, Monday. For Sydney and Melbourne : City of Melbourne, S.S., on arrival of Nevada For London : Tyrol, barque, early For Wanganui: St. Hilda, s.s.

VESSELS EXPECTED.

dt» of Melbourne, s.s., from Sydney Hero, s.s., from Sydney Nevada, mail steamer (due June It) Cleopatra, schooner, from Lyttelton Alpha, schooner, from Newcastle Amphitrite, schooner, from Sydney Nebraska, mail steamer, from the South Coronilla, ship, from London. Sailed March 22 Rita, bri?, from Melbourne Frowning Beauty, barque, from Newcastle Briton, barque, from Newcastle Sea Gull, schooner, from Levuka Prima Donna, schooner, from Levuka Lapwing, cutter, from Lyttelton P.C.E., barque, from Newcastle Bulwark, ship, from London. Sailed March 2

The schooner Mary Ellen brings 20 tons gum from Mercury Bay, consigned to Rolph, Sterry, and Co, The barque Elm Grove has cleared <nitwards for Newcastle in ballast, and the following passenger? : — Mr. and Mrs. Collins, Messrs. A. O'Brien, W. Brown, Can-oil, and MJss Carroll. The schooner Saucy Lass cleared outwards for Napier this morning with a general cargo. The schooner Coronet has cleared for "Well!T!<jton, via Mercury Bay. She takes 6,000 feet timber. The departure of the schooner Tauranga is delayed until Tuesday next.

COMMEECIAL.

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

MEETINGS TO COME. Golden Spur, Company's office, West Queen street, 3 pm June 10 Number One, Grahamstown, June 10 Taumatawahine, Company's office.Queen street,4p.m. June 10 Coromandel Tunnel, Company's office, Shortland street, Auckland, 2 p.m. June 10 New ftakaia, Coromandel, June 11 Dauntless, Graham.stown, June 11 Tookey Quartz, Ballarat, June 14 Coromandel Excebior, Mechanics' Institute, noon June 14 Specimen, Waverley Hotel, Auckland, 3 p.m. June 15 Queen of May, Graham3town, June 17 Goldfields Investment CompaDy.. Mr. Browne's office, Wyndham street, 4 p.m. ./me 37 Carnatic, Coromandel, June IS Christchurch, Grahamstown, June 18 Harbour View, Coromandel, June 20 Coromandel Mint, Company's office, 49, Queen street, Auckland, 3 p.m.. June 28 • Golden Pah, at Mackay's office, at 4 o'clock June 20 Wood's Point, Coromandel, June 21 Golconda, Insurance Buildings, June 28 Wealth of Ooromandel, Company's office, Queen street, Auckland, June 21 Loyalty, Grahamstown, June 23 Nebraska, Grahamstown, June 2o

POST OFFICE, SHORTLAND-STREET.

Mails whl Close as Uitdeh. For Wanganui, per St. Kilda, this day, at 5 p.m. For Thames, this day, at 5 p.m., and on Monday, at

10.30 a.m. and 5.30 p.m. For Kapanga, on Monday, at 3.30 p.m. For Wangarei, Wangarei Heeds, and MangapM, per Sovereign of the Seas, on Monday, at 5 p.m. For Whitcngi, per Mai/ Ellen, on Monday, at 5 p.m. For Tauranga, per Dauntless, on Monday, at 4 p.m. For Taranak'. and Southern Pnn Inces, per We^in^ ton,

on Tuesday, 11th instant, at 10 P.m. Per ps Nebraska, on Thursday, 13th instant, as under :— For Sandwich Islands, British Columbia, United States of America, British, Central, and South America, British and Foreign West Indies, and Continent of Europe, via England, at 10.30 am For United Kingdom, via San Francisco, at 10.30 am For money orders, registered letters, and newspapers, at 9 am. 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 the office till 11 am, and by the mail agent on board the steamer up to foe time of sailing Telegrams for Airfhalia, United Kingdom, t'lftSuez, will be received at ISAgSifea till 5 P-ni. tlrs day. " "^S. B. Biss. Postmaster.

BIRTH.

Wallace.—On May 20, at Newcastle, AVaikato, the wife of Mr. Charles Wallace of a daughter.

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

SATURDAY, JUNE 8, 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.

We candidly confess that we are re luctant to eater on a quarrel with either of our local contempoi*arie":>. We have hitherto, whi'e at times differing in opinion, preserved the most amicable relations, bub we have been treated latterly to a system of nagging by sere of the undeiliigs of the Herald at which we cannot longer remain silent, and if it must be war, then war be it. We wish we could leply without or.r words being capable of being inter preted in any other sencje than that of sincere respect and r Tteem for the pro prietary of that journal and for the Herald itself, apart fvom t^e weather cock principles of some of its writer.'. But even at the risk of giving dis pleasure—to our ow a great reg e'o—we canuot overlook the action of our contemporaiy with reference to the present efFoifc at reforming the Mechanics' Institute. We entirely adur.t the light of any journal to take what side it pleases on any question ; but we do not admit the right of the Herald, or of any other journal vnder Heaven, to attempt to sneer at our expressions and oni- advocacy, without our giving it back like thunder. Tie remarks in the Herald of this mom ing, under the heading " Reformers," is not written in the tone that indi cates a desire for fair controversy. A. simple clerical error overlooked in t]ie last moment of presenting a requisition, and which has since been rect-'ied, substituted the word May for June, the month intended by t(?e re quisiiionists. Any person must have seen that it was but a clericij error, and that the date i itsnded for the ne;:t special meeting was the 24th of June. But on this slender peg ouv con temporary Jiangs a sneering article in long primer, intituled In vu Igar col loquiaVsm "a rather good thvig." The w:itev styles the would-be reformers a " noble band of pnt"iots," and quot: ig out' words speaks of them as having vesolved to "sjoia the rampaita of abr.:e." The wind-bag that has tyown off tlr'--! effusion has been blowing hot a id cold on eve t y subject of public interest, and in. every direction of the political com >?/;s, and is just as likely as not, in a week or two, to be Wowing the praises of the "noble band of patriots." Wi*h regard to the matter at issue, we assert that the Mechanics' Institute has been a scandal to the c'ty, and that any attempt at its total reformation is deserving of the commendation, not the sneering opposition, of any citizen. The party straggling for its reformation have been met by every obstacle that could be throwa in their way. They have acted with perfest legality, and strictly in accordance with the rules of the Institute, and. if they have conceded posits, wh;ch have been claimed by their opponents as admV sions of wrong, it has been only to more effectually complete the contem plated work. The error of date i;i tbe requisition is of such a trivial kind that it serves to show what t i^ing hands have access at limes to the Herald's editorial bellows. But now to bring the mattsr to an :;sue. Ttie Herald has taken the side of the obsti actionists; the £W has taken the side of the re formers. The gaga of battle has

been throw a down ti us. We cheer fully take iv up. On Ihe result be the decision wheobev the Herald or the Star has the graater powe.- to i ifluence the poprlar w :il.

A special meeting of shareholders in the Conquering Hero Gold Mining Com pany was held yesterday in the new room* Insurance buildings. The directors report was read and adopted, and it was agreed that the forfeited shares of the Company should be refunded to the defaulting shareholders upon payment of back calls. It was also resolved to erect machinery on the ground for the purpose of working the mine. Others matters were discussed affecting the interests of the Company. Mr. J. McGarrigle oc cupied tho chair,

In another column will be found Fijian news. We are sorry to say that a long report specially prepared for the Stab, together with our Fijian papers, were handed this forenoon by Capt. Jones of the Sea Gull to Mr. Ellis, the shipping re porter of the Cross, on his promising to hand them to us immediately. We have not received them at the time of our going to press, as the reporter in question is keeping out of our way.

Those who have been in the habit during the past year of going over from time to time to inhale the healthful and invigorating breezes at the North Shore have been struck with the many and great improvements that have taken place there under the regime of the present Highway Board. We vehemently believe in new blood, and the new blood in the Devonporfc Highwa3r Board room has confirmed our cherished convictions. Change from the old to the new is not always good, but it generally is. This is no reflection on the worth of what is old; but age tends to ossify, and change brings freshness andjvigour and progress. Every where at North Shore one can now find firm clean footing, and whether on road ov footpath one may wander in any direc tion around that favourite suburb without interruption from sloughs of despond. We shall not take credit to ourselves for having done this, but we certainly appealed very earnestly before last election of trustees that property holders should be careful about their proxies. We would do so again. An effort will doubtless be made to restore the former state of things, and proxies will doubtless be gathered together. We would urge the owners of property in Devonport to be careful of their proxies, and see well to whom and for what purpose they surrender them. North Shore may be regarded as public property, as affording the most healthful promenades that a citizei of Auckland can find. The present Highway Board have worked wonders in "mending their ways " over there, and it is ritrht that now when they have got but fairly warmed to the saddle they should be permitted to "go "for a little. When the roads and footpaths are all satisfactorily made for the public, then by all means let the control of Devonport affairs fall to the hands of whom they may, so as to have the roads and footpaths made to the door of each trustee. But meantime we would in behalf of public interests again entreat those who have proxies to give to see the purposes to which, when given, they are to be applied.

The Fantocini exhibition this evening will be under the distinguished patronage of Major Gordon, and officers |of the Volunteer force. This fact, and the merits of the entertainment, should draw a good house, especially as it will be the last performance of the Lilliputians. The performance last night was tolerably well attended, and a large juvenile audience honored the exhibition with its presence this afternoon the auditors appearing great ly delighted with the entertainment, and applauded heartily and frequently. Parnell will receive a visit from these unique and clever performers one day next week.

Applications for the appointment of secretary and treasurer to the Harbor Board (rendered vacant by the demise of Mr J. Ogilvie,) are announced to be received at the office of the Board, until 2 o'clock of Friday, the 11-th instant. The successful applicant will be required to furnish security for £1000 to the satis faction of the Board, and the salary is stated to be £300 per annum.

Noon of Monday is announced to be the latest time at which tenders will be received by the Provincial Government for the erection of ten cells at the Pro vincial Lunatic Asylum.

Next' Tuesday will be the adjourned Licensing day, when appeals against previous decisions will be heard before a full bench of magistrates. We under stand that in the matter of Mr. Edgcombe, of the Great Northern hotel, Great North road, two petitions asking the bench to reverse its previous decision have been prepared. One of these, we are informed, is signed by the residents in the Archill Highway District, and contains more than two-thirds of the adult population of that district. The other is signed by about 300 of the general public, amongst which are seven justice? of the peace, several members of the General Assembly and tho Provincial Council. The signatures of some prominent teetotallers also appear. In addition to these petitions the Highway Board have for warded a resolution to the Bench, asking them to re-consider judgment as it is the only public house in the district, and they have no other public place in which to hold public meetings ; we are informed that neither of these petitions contain duplicate names, nor signatures of whole households ; neither are their any crosses affixed, nor do they bear the signatures of those who have not arrived at years of discretion.

A numerously attended meeting of in tending shareholders in the New Zealand Freight Company was held yesterday afternoon at the Harbour Board office, Captain Daldy in the chair. It was resolved to increase the capital of the company from £12,000 to £15,000. The various details in connection with the company were arranged satisfactorily, and the company may be pronounced as finally started.

The Rev. *W. C. Oliver gave a lecture last evening in the Pitt street Wesleyan school upon " The History of Literature." The subject was very comprehensively handled by the reverend lecturer. The choir rendered some part songs during the evening most admirably.

At the meeting yesterday of the share holders of the Conquering Hero Gold Mining a resolution was adopted to the effect "That all forfeited shares in the Company be refunded on payment of back calls." This act of grace on the part of tho shareholders is highly commendable, and wo aro glad to fiud that the precedent set by tho Central Italy, Cure, and other companies is boing generally adopted.

The City Council require tenders for the constructions of two slono crossings.

The Rev. W. Jones, just arrived per Helensleo, from London, will preach to morrow (morning and evening) at the Baptist Chapel, Wellesley street.

As will be seen from another column the liev. T. Davies, from South Australia, will preach to-morrow forenoon at the Albert street Congregational Church.

The Star of the South has just arrived from Napier.

We are requested by the Mayor to contradict the statement appearing in an advertisement signed on behalf of L.V.A. " Robert Hay wood," to the effect that he left his seat on the Bench to introduce the bearers of the U.K.A. monster petition. He states that he left his seat at the sug gestion of the Chairman to present an address carried at a very large public meeting at which he presided in his official capacity without of a necessity indentify ing himself with the views of such or any meeting. A copy of this resolution is attached, by which it will be seen that it did not apply in any manner to the present licensed houses. Here follows copy of resolution : — "At a meeting of the inhabitants of the city of Auckland, held pursuant to public advertisement at the Theatre Eoyal, Queen street, on Wednesday, March 20, 1872, his Worship the Mayor in the chair, the following resolution was agreed to:—'That this meeting deeply deplores the intemperance that prevails in this city, and regrets that attempts are being made to increase the number of public-houses in this city.'—' This meeting desires to express its hope that the Justices of the Peace will in session refuse all applica tions for new licenses ; and his Worship the Mayor is authorised to forward a copy of this resolution to the Justices, and to sign the same as a chairman of this meet ing.—Signed, P. A. Philips, Mayor.' "

Arrival of the Sea Gull.

H.M.S. COSSACK AT LEVUKA.

WftECK OF THE NA NOBA.

The brigantine Sea Gull, Captain P. Jones, arrived in harbour this morning, from the Fijis, after a capital passage of 15 days. When leaving Levuka the schooner had HghtS.S.E.winds which com pelled her to go through the'Kandava Chan nel, and on the 28th and 29th experienced fresh S.E. winds. On the 30th and 31st encountered a furious gale from S.E. during which'the vessel was under: a close reefed mainsail, main staysail, and fore topmast staysail, the barometer being down to 3020. The therometer standing at 32. On Ist at 9 a.m. sighted land which proved to be Norfolk Island, distance nine miles; Tacked ship to the eastward, and communicated with the shore. On the 2nd weather moderated, since then had S.E. and N. winds, sighted the barque East Lothian off the North Cape. Passengers : — Messrs. Spowart, Mr Richard, Edward Graham, Bobertson, Moon, Jones.

Cabgo .—7 bales cotton, 10 bags cobra, 1 case tortorahell, 2 bales Botamah mats, 1500 yams, 700 eocoanuts, 1 case pearl shell, J. S. Macfarlane.

FIJI.

The Fijian Parliament would meet shortly. [Every district having now ac knowledged the Government and elected representatives, the Acts of the Parlia meut would have an authority not hitherto accorded to them throughout the country.

The schooner Na Noba, Capt. Burrell, was wrecked on a reef at the entrance of Levuka. The wreck was subsequently sold by auction for the sum of £190. The vessel was afterwards floated off, very little damaged. She was insured in the Pacific Company, for £300.

The late consul, Mr Thurston has joined the Government, and it was expected the resistance to it would now cease.

H.M.S. Cossack was at Levuka enquir ing into the Labour Trade, and the dis putes between the British Consul, Govern ment of Fiji, and the settlers.

The British Settlers' Mutual Protection Society turned out again to resist an at tempt to arrest Mr Muir, the owner of the Volunteer. The Government turned out a large body of armed and drilled Fiji men to keep the peace. Luckily a collision was again avoided, but during the evening of the occurrence the Cos sack's marines were landed to keep guard over the Consulate, and to protect its ap proaches. A public meeting was called next day, at which 120 attended. A deputation waited on Captain Douglas, of the Cossack, and was courteously received. They expressed a desire that he would enquire into the condition of the country, and a determination that if the Govern ment were recognised by Great Britain they who had hitherto opposed it would do their best in its support. Without such recognition and consequent obligation to see matter s properly conducted they were exposed to be over-awed by armed Fijian bands in the control of people whom they did not know, and in whom they had no confidence. The Ministry as at present constituted commanded their confidence much more than heretofore. The season had passed without hurricanes, and a large crop of cotton was expected. The schooner Nakulau from Auckland arrived at Levuka on the 11th inst.

The schooner Prima Donna sailed from Levuka for Auckland, via Bewa, on the 12th inst.

Antonio Franks has been sentenced to death for murdering John Muir, of the cutter Alacrity.

AN INTER-COLONIAL BOAT RACE.

The following circular has been for warded to U3 from Wellington : — 31st May, 1872. Sib, —Ifc is proposed to hold an Inter colonial and Interprovincial Begatta on the harbour of Port Nicholson, in or about the month of February next. There will be races of various kinds, but the chief event of the meeting will be a contest between feur-oared gigs, of any description, with or without coxswain, for which it is intended to oJFer a prize of £150 in money, or in such other form as the winners may prefer.

The course will be straight, or nearly so, and will extend over three a-half tj four miles of water.

A race for four-oared inrigged gigs is also contemplated, for which a liberal prize will be givea

It is also intended by the committee that a race for whaleboats, fitted with all necessary gear and appliances for whale fishing, shall be excluded in the programme, for which a prizo of a,t least £ will be offered,,

All the races will be open to all comers, professional or otherwise, provided that they are accredited representative of the colony or province from which they come. I am directed by the General Committee to ask you to give thei- intentions as much publicity a: possible among the boating community of your city, and to enquire whether there is any prospect of your province being represented at the proposed regatta, and, if so, whether by one or more boats.

Your early attention to this matter will be regarded by the Committee'as a great favour. —I am, sir, yours obediently, K. Kent, secretary. From this it will be seen that our Auckland boating men will have a chance of redeeming themselves from the stigma that necessarily rests on them in having backed out of the late competition for the championship at Christchurch, and we earnestly urge them to bestir them selves in the matter. It will be observed that the contest is not to be confined to outriggers alone, but competitors will be permitted to row in four-oared gigs of any description, with or without cox swains. We therefore advise that if our former picked crew for the Christchurch regatta, or any other crew, intend to compete for the honours that they should practice in two different boats, namely, an outrigger, and an inrigger — (if we may be permitted to use the latter term,)—and that both descriptions of boats be sent down to the scene of the race in order that the one may be used most suitable to the weather may be used on the occasion.

There is plentj of time to arrange all the preliminaries such as choice of boats, efficient training of crew, &c. With regard to making financial provisions for the arrangements a meeting should be called and the matter discussed, and a public appeal made for funds to enable our aquatic friends to carry out efficiently the necessary arrangements. It is sincerely to be hoped that Auck land will not be backward in endeavouring tc compete in this race, otherwise our apathy will remain a standing disgrace in all matters where enterprise, energy, and pluck are concerned. We shall anxiously watch whether this challenge is accepted or not.

IRE VOLUNTEER CHRONICLE.

At the Rifle Association meeting yesterday the Cadet firing resulted in Cadet G. King, of the Graxmar School, winning t'io first p'ize, consisting of Mr Lewisson's champion belt, and * rifle presented by Mr G. Evitt, with a score of 58. Cadet Hannaford won the second pwze, consisting of £3, with a score of 58. Cadet R. Lynch took the third prize of £2, having scored 55 ; and Cadet H. King carried off the fourth prize of £1 with a •core of 55. The whole of the winners belong to the Grammar School. This match closed the Rifle Asiociation meeting. The following is the firing of the

The usual monthly inspection parade of the Auckland Rifle Brigade and its Cadets took place last evening in the Drill-ahed. The band of the brigade was in attendance and played some lively airs previous to the parade.

Mr. Charles Alexander has been unani mously elected captain of the Auckland Troupe Cavalry Volunteers.

POLICE COURT.

THIS DAY.

Before Thomas Ritchie, Esq., J.P. DBUNKENNESS.

Three persons were fined five shillings and costs for this offence, and one ten shillings for a second offence. AN INCOREIGIBLE DETTNKARD. Eliza McGinn was charged by the police with being an incorrigible rogue, an habitual drunkard, with having been thrice convicted of drunkenness within twelve months, and having been previously convicted as a rogue and vagabond. The prisoner objected to being desig nated a rogue, as she denied having ever stolen anything ; she also urged that it was a hard thing to put her under the " Vagabond Act" now a3 she had only lately come out of the hospital, and had been living in her own home since dis charged. Previous convictions were proved against her to the tune of forty-nine. On convicting her for the fiftieth time the Court sentenced her to nine months' imprisonment with hard labour. A SUSPECTED THIEF. James Brown was charged with being a suspected thief, and with being found at night on Queen street wharf with intent to commit a felony. The police withdrew the charge as the prisoner was not known, and he was discharged. CITY WAIFS. Two lads, named Henry and Andrew Hughes, were charged with having insufficient means of support; and another boy named George Lee, on remand, for obtaining 3s by fraudulent pretences, were brought up by the police for dis posal by the magistrate. Sergeant Pardy stated to the Bench that a Mrs. Wilson, of Raglan, had con sented to take the lads into her employ at her flax mills at Eaglan. He therefore asked for a remand pending her return to there. Since the last examination Mrs Wilson had kindly clothed the two boys named Hughes, and had supplied them with food and other necessaries while they have remained in the custody of the police.

They presented an improved appearance in Court this morning.

In reply to the Magistrate one of the boys stated that he had been in the habit of earning about 15 b per week by selling the Star.

The Bench granted the application for a remand.

This concluded the business,

TELEGRAPHIC.

[PEOM OTO OWST COEEESPONUEFT.]

Caledonian—269 Ounces.

Wade, Nonpariel, Victory, and City of London Crushings.

Moanatairi—Large Yield.

Gold Struck in Unicorn.

G-RAHAMSTOWtf, This day, 2.40 p.m

Bachelder's diorama has been draw ing crowded houses during its stay here. It will be exhibited in Auckland on Tuesday next. The return for the week for the Caledonian is 269 ounces.

Thirteen ounces ten pennyweights have been obtained from fifteen tons crushed from the Wade.

The Nonpareil has 1-14 ounces from plate amalgam. Victory 16 ounces from 20 tons.

The Moanatairi has not yet finished cleaning up. It is expected that 1,700 ounces will be obtained. A lodgment of 696 ounces has been made.

The Golden Crown has crushed 50 tons for 28 ounces. The tribute is 58 ounces from 40 tons.

Waiotahi tribute has resulted in 20 ounces. Twenty-five tons were crushed.

The Kuranui return for the fort night is 237 ounces. The week's crashing from the City of London is 41 ounces 10 dwts. from plates. Eich gold has been struck in the Unicorn "winze.

At the Police Court to-day several publicans were fined 20s for selling liquor on a Sunday.

WAIKATO.

Presentation by a Native Chiof.

The Governor.

NEWCASTLE,

12.50 p.m

The Native Chief Pikia, from Biwhia, habited in correct native costume, visited the Hon. Mr. McLean the Native and Defence Minister yesterday", and presented him with a handsome spear and mat, symbolical of peace, and an address expressive of desire for peace with the Europeans.

The Grovernor, after remaining at Bangiriri for a few days occupied in shooting, arrived here last night, and left again for Hamilton at 12.30. He is, travelling in cog., and will wait till sent for bythe Hon. Mr. McLean.

DUNEDIN.

Saturday, 1 p.m. The Nebraska left for the North at 2.30 p.m. yesterday. Professor Haselmayer is making a tour through the province of Otago and has met with great success. Mr. Small is his agent. He expresses his intention of paying Auckland another visit.

NELSON.

Saturday,

The Provincial Council last night unanimously censured one of their members, Mr E. J. O'Connor, for buy ing town sections in "Westport imme diately after a select committee had reported in presence of and within hearing of the House.

It was resolved to recommend the immediate withdrawal of land from sale for the benefit of the Town Council; and it was also resolved to present a memorial to the Grovernor, praying him not to issue a Crown grant.

Luckie, the successful candidate's committee, gave him a dinner last night.

THE SHARE MARKET.

mr. newmak's bepobt.

There has been a good run of business in shares to-day. Moanatairi and Biamarcks slightly higher, Caledonians rather lower. My sales comprise—Caledonians, £17 103. Sellers—£l7 10s. Bismarcks, £4 17s to £5 ; Moanatairi, £3 j Seige of Paris, 15s 6d j Toketea, £3 10a. Market closing firm.

MECHANICS INSTITUTE.

A EEQtrisiTioN was la3t night presented to Dr Nicholson, president of the Mechanics' Institute, signed by the re quisite number of members, convening a special general meeting. By an over sight the date of the meeting was specified as 24th May instead of the 24th June. In conference between the president and the movers in this matter this morning the date of the meeting was fixed for the 27th of June, in order to give to all members sufficient opportunity to give due notice of proposed amendments of the rules. Yesterday notice of a series of amended rules was given to the Secretary in accordance with the existing lawsof thelnstitute, prepared by those who have been agitating for the reform of the Instituts. We understand that further notices of amendments will be given next week by the representatives of the old regime. Those desirous of throwing new life into the Institution have deemed this

course the simplest for overcoming the illegal conduct of the late committee in

j refusing to carry out the resolutions of : tbe late meeting, and we have no doubt : that they will, as heretofore, be backed up by the public in a struggle with an abuse of so many years' standing; and that after all the trouble is over there , will be an Institution of which the people of iiickjand will feel proud,

BACHELDER'S PANORAMA.

On Tuesday next Bachelder's panorama, con* sisting of a grand tour across the rast American continent, and comprising localities, scenes, and phenomena of the western world will be exhibited for the first time in Auckland There are few inhabitants who do not re member with pleasure the came artist's "diorama of the American war,' 1 and on the principle that practice makes perfect we may assume that the promised panorama will excel our most sanguine anticipations. We are informed that its scale of magnitude taxes the utmost power of imagination, and almost baffles any attempt at written description. If that is the case it will be useless to make the attempt, and it must be seen to be appreciated ; we further are told that it has received the highest encomiums of the press wherever it ha been exhibited, and is universally acknt*v« ledged by the public to be the most intereati fe beautiful, and recherche entertainment *

modern times. The proprietor is accompanied by Professor Logan, who will exhibit His wonderful automaton slack rope vaulter, pronounced to be an exhibition in itself. During the brief stay of Mr. Bachelder in Auckland there U not the slightest doubt but that his entertainment will be most extensively patronised.

PRINCE OF WALES THEATRE.

To-NIGHT will be the last performance of those talented artistes Messrs. Collins, Carrol and Bent at this theatre. An excellent programme is promised. Last evening the performance was a great; success, new songs, dances, &<-,, being given, which vastly amused the audience. We understand that the gorgeous burlesque of "The Three Bears" is in active preparation for production next week.

CITY HALL.

Last night was announced as a grand fashion* able night, and, as might have been expected from the popularity and talents of the company, the entertainment was well and fashionably at tended and a most recherche programme provided. Madame Simonsen was in splendid voice, and sang amongst other songs " The Harp that once through Tara's halls " in a manner that afforded a treat to her auditors seldom accorded. Mr. Simonsen's brilliant instrumentation on the violin wa3 also perfect, and Mr. Saunder's on the harp was far excellence. Madame Moller not only sang sweetly but also played the several pieces assigned to her with exquisite taste and musical expression. Barry O'Neil as uiual thoroughly delighted the audience and elicited much applause. Mr. B. Clark, the tenor vocalist, sang his ballad in a most effeotive style. Altogether the concert was a most enjoyable one. This evening will be the last occasion on which this talented company will appear. The hall will therefore doubtless be well patronised ; indeed we do not remember to have seen a slack night with them

RESIDENT MAGISTRATE'S COURT YESTERDAY.— Continued.

CHAELES OVEETON AND PHCEBE, HIS "WIPE, V. THOMAS FEEDEEICK MEW AND ANNE MEW.

This action was brought to recover the sum of £4 7s 6d, five weeks' use and occupation of a house in Cook street; but the real question appeared to be to test whether Mrs Overton had a right to the house in question her husband beingin San Francisco. Mr Hesketh and Mr Brock appeared for plaintiffs; and Mr Hughes for defendant. Before the case proceeded Mr Hughes called upon Mr Brock to produce his authority from Mr Overton for commenc ing these proceedings, and also to give security for costs, Mr Overton being out of the jurisdiction of the Court. Mr Brock declining to comply with the request, it was ruled that the application was premature. Mr Hesketh then called evidence to show that an original deed made between William Williams of the one part, and Charles Overton and Pheebe, his wife, of the other part, was not to be found for the purpose of putting in evidence a certified copy of the same.

William Williams deposed that lie had the deed in question at one time, but had given it to Charles Overton, who wag now in San Francisco.

Mrs Amelia Williams stated hat she was the mother of Charles Overton, never had the deed, nor did she know where it was.

Phoebe Overton, examined, stated that she had not the deed of conveyance, nor did she know where it was.

Mr Hesketh contended that he had produced sufficient evidence to give secondary evidence of the deed. Mr Hughes objected. Mr. Hesketh then called Mr. Brock, who stated that he was solicitor for Mrs. Overton. Had searched in the Registry office for the deed, and found that it had been taken out by Charles Overton. That he asked Mr. Hughes who prepared the deed, and made diligent search for it, but had been unable to find it.

Mr. Hesketh then tendered a certified copy of the deed in evidence, Mr. Hughes objecting. His Worship said he thought from the evidence that the original deed could not be found, and ruled that the copy be re ceived.

The deed was then read by the Clerk of the Court, which stated in one part of it "To hold the same (property) unto and to the use of the said Phtebe Overton for and during her natural life free from the debts, liabilities, and controli of her husband the said Charles Overton," &c. Mr Hughes then c died Annie Mew, who stated she took the house from Mr. Overton, and had paid him £40 in advance, and got the receipt (produced). Cross-examined by Mr. Hesketh: I had the £40 in the house. I did not draw it out of the bank. My husband was out of work for some time previous to my taking the house. I did not tjp Tn\ I had the money. I paid it in <g^ Mr. Williams' house. I have not M the habit before of paying a yes Jte/ V,| advance. ata^fC^) Phcebe Overton, examined o^a«Kl thtQ-> stated she did not give her huTg JF*^ mission to let the house for lSJr&JMjf' nor did she agree to the defendant's occupying the house. She now claimed £4 7s 6d for rent, being five weeks from the expiration of the notice to quit. This being the whole case counsel addressed the Court, when His Worship stated that the deed showed that the

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