SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

PORT OF AUCKLAND.

STJNSTIT : TWa svaning, 0.13 HI&H WATIB: This r.ftorr.oon, 1.31 p.m.

STEAMER TO THE THAMES.

Enterprise No. 2. 5 o'clock evening.

ARRIVALS.

Napier, s.g., Bendall, from Napier. Comerang, p. 3., Chvisp, from Bay of Islands. Saucy Lass, schooner, Smith from Napier. Opotiki, schooner, from Opotiki.

DEPARTURES.

Duke of Edinburgh, p.s., iarqunar,- ior xsay vi Islands. Coronet, schooner, Robinson, for Kaipara. Onward, schooner, Stuart, for the Bay of Islands. Flora McDonald, cutter, Kenny, for Baglan. Isabella, ketch, Putman, for AVangapoa.

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

For Sydney and Melbourne: Hero, ».s., Zira last.

City of Adtlaide, early. Por Tahiti: Edith, schooner, to-day. __ ■ Tot London : Cadwceus, ship, early ; X* Moi, barque,

I'or Honolulu : Nebraska, ms.il steamer, 21st March. For Hobart Town : Bella Mary, barqua, to-morrow. Tor Rorotonga and Tahiti: Prince Alfred, throe masted ichooner, to-day. For Tauranga : Tauranga, schooner, to-day.

VESSELS EXPECTED.

Nebraska, p.s., from Southern ports. Nevada, mail steamer, from Honolulu. Wellington, s.s., from Southern ports. Hero, a. s., from Sydney. • Magellan Cloud, schooner, from Chatham Islands "Wild Duck, »Mp, from London, sailed 10th December ilelenjlee, ship, from London (sailed Jan. 11). Frowning Beauty, barque, from Nowcastb. Sailed February 14 Byron, brig, from Sydney Ella Gladstone, brig, from Adelaide. Maggie, brig, from Adelaide. Amherst, schooner, from Sydney. Alice Cameron, barque, from Sydney. Ka Moi, barque, from Honolulu

The Napier reported at the Customs this morning-, from Napier with 95 bales wool, 100 bags seed, 67 cases fruit, and 57 packages. ' The Saucy Lass has entered at the Customs from Napier with 8 tons soap, consigned to Close Brothers ; CO hides, Ireland Brothers; and 80 bushels wheat, shipped on the Coast. The cutter Whitby cleared at the Customs for Mercury Bay. __ The ketch Isabella cleared outwards for Wangapoa.: The schooner Opotiki arrived this morning from Opotiki. Captain. Baker reports sighting the Dauntless off Mercury Bay yesterday.

COMMERCIAL.

MINIIfO. The following are the current calls and dividends payable in the companies named below :— Binns™. .",,«» Cock-a-Doodlo .. ..0 3!^ Mar 25 CAT.LS . . ••» ■ i Sunbeam ' .. ..010 Mar IS Queen of May .. ..004 Mar 20 Oriental .... ..003 Mar 20 Waitemata .. ..010 Mar 20 Murphv'a Hill .. .. 00 3 Mar 20 North baron .. ..010 Mar 21 Bunk of Tokatea ..006 Mar 20 Central Italy .. ..0 10 Mar.27 Nonpareil 02 0 Mar 30 Star of the Thames .. 0 .0 6 Apl 1 ValeofAvoca .. ..003 Apl 3 Quebec .. .. ' ..006 Apl. 2 Windsor Castle .. .. 0 0 6 Apl. 2 Ravenitock. ..... 0 0 S Apl » ■ . • .- VBBTlira* TO OOJtt. ■ : Commercial, Grahamstown, March 20 Multum-in-Parro, British Hotel, 3 p.m. March 20. Oriental, Grahamstown, March 21. Flagship Anchor, Shortland, March 2fl. Eureka, Mechanics' Institute, Auckland, 1 p.m. March 27. Thistle, Grahamstown, March 30 t Scandinavian, Grahamstowg, April 2 Whau, Mechanics' Institute, Auckland, 2 p.m., April 2

POST OFFICE, SHORTLAND STREET.

Mail* will Closb as Undbr : For Thames, this day, at 4.30 p.m., and to-morrow, at 9.30 a.m. and 5.C0 p.m. For Tauranga and Opotiki, per Tauranga, tills day, at 5 p.m. . „ For Hobart Town, per Bella Mary (for letters specially so addressed), to-morrow, at 9 a.m. For Whitiangi, per Saucy Lass, to-morrow, at 2 p.m. For Kapanga, etc., per Royal Alfred, on Wednesday, 20th instant, at 10.30 a.m. J For Russell, KawaKawa, etc., per Duke of Edinburgh, on Thursday, 21st inst., at 3 p.m. Per p.s. Nebraska, on Thursday, 21st instant, as 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 a.m. J"or United Kingdom, via San Francisco, at 10.30 a.m. Tor money orders, registered-letters, and newspapers, at 9 a.m. . .: Late letters for United. States of America, and United Kingdom, bearing a late fee of Gd. in addition to the postage, will be received at this office until 11 a.m., and by the Mail Agent on board the steamer up to time of sailing. S. B. Bias. Postmaster.

BIRTH.

"Williamson.—On the 18th March, at ker residence, Scotia Place, the wifo of Mr. Charles Williamson of a daughter.

DIED.

SMITH.-On March IS, Mary Ann, the beloved wife of Mr. S. Hague Smith, I'onsonby Road, in the 37 th year of her age. The funeral will leave to-morrow (Tuesday) after noon, at three o'clock.

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

MONDAY, MARCH 18, 1872.

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

The struggle between the Harbour Board and the Superintendent, as repre senting the Provincial Council being now ended, can be fairly looked at in all its bearings. We quite sympathise with the desire expressed by amember of the Board that the closing act should be done " pleasantly." There is a good deal in the manner of doing a thing, and though our outward actions are generally the expression of our inner thoughts,, and.take their tinge accord ingly, it is quite possible that there may be a reflex action, and by forcing the countenance into a pleasant smile, and speaking in a pleasant manner, we may bring ourselves tofeel pleasantly. Such we have no doubt was the laudable intention in making such a proposal, and we trust it will have the desired effect, for the Harbour Board will require it all. They have' got a bitter . pill to swallow, and grimaces will not make the act of deglutition easier. It will on the contrary be all the easier if they show, alacrity and even pleasure in the performance, ■ and declare that it really affords them the utmost pleasure to hand over the £5,000 to the province. That this pleasant way of doing it would have any effect on the outside world we can hardly think. For all,unlessthose that are very obtuse, know quite well that this money has been wrung from the Harbor Board, afid that they have yielded simply be cause they could not help it. That the Harbor Board have done prudently in the circumstances there can be little doubt, inasmuch as they have simply done at once what would have beibn forcibly, effected by delay; fora short time would have sufficed to have the £5000 made a liability through accru ing interest. Besides if the matter had been postponed for the reconsideration of the Provincial Council, and treated in the spirit of the menace of His Honor to the Harbor Board, there is almost a positive certainty that worse terras would have been offered to the Boa^-d- The temper of the Council during last session shows this distinctly enough f and altogether waiving the merits;of the case, discretion is the better part of .valor. But we protest that the Board should make no attempt [to glozo over the occurrence, or endeayor

to present their yielding in any other J light than the correct one. The com- \ munieations of His Honor have all i been couched in courteous and respect ful diction, but they all breathed the spirit of calm and undisturbed con sciousness that he had the Harbour Board in his hand, and that struggle as they might it was all the same. This has been a great victory to pro vincialism, and all those who hope for the advent of constitutional changes rendered necessary by the progress of the colony, must wish for a few more such victories. No defeat could be more damning.

The trial of Captain Collard for culpable negligence in losing the ship Sussex oft' Barwon Head*, has resulted in a verdict of guilty, and ho has been gontoueed to one month's imprisonment. Great efforts have been made to procure a commutation of the, sentence. The state of th« roads in Wellealey street west and Cook street calls for 8orn« mper vi3ion on the part of the Inspector of Work 8 jf the present contracts are to bo finished in sufficient time to allow of their being msdo passable befora the winter fairly acts in. At the present time the contract for forming Wellosley »treet, from Hobson street to Free man's Bay, is not half completed, whila that of Cook street has only just beeu begun, both rcada forming, ufter a slight shower of rain, perfect quagmirus. Not only has all vehicle traffic been entirely arrestoJ, but it is with difficulty that the residents of the streets named can traverse th-mi after nightfall with any degrso of safety owing to th« existence of soveral culverts in courso of construction. Wo do not know with whom the blame lies, or why it is that su«h undertakings are usu. ally entered upon at a time of tho year when their completion is rendered moro than doubt ful to admit of traffic during the wat season, but so it is.

Tho settlers of the "Waikato seem to hare entered con amove into tho projact put forward by Mr. GL Jones of starting » paper in tho district. Enthusiastic meetings have been held by tho principal residents, and % com mittee formed for the furthering of tbo object in view. There oan bo no quostion as to the desirability of the scheme, but at the »amc time wo are afraid that unnecasiary eipenic and difficulties will be entailed by llr. Jonas in publishing his propoied new venture tri weekly. Ws should hare imagined that the requirements of tho distriofc would have been fully sarved hy the iasue of a paper once a ■week. Mr. Jon«i is an enterprising biuines* man, and we wiih him luccaai in his new undertaking.

The man who was injurad on Saturday at Fort Britomart is progressing favourably. It appears that an error has crept into the reports in saying that tho man was buried in tha rubbish. The accident arose through the rolling down of one large stone which struck him on tha ancle. We were net aware on Saturday of the existence of any fund among the men ; we are informed bhii morning that Mr. Owen Jones has already started a eick fund, to which he contribute! himself about ton shillings a week, and each man alao pay* sixpence per week out of his wages. On Saturday we published a description of a disgraceful scene in Durham-street, in which it was stated that two drunken women had grossly insultod several persons passing peace ablj along We have been interviewed by the gentleman who appears to have been mistaken from his habiliments for a clergyman. He telta us that it is true enough he was insulted in a manner not becoming a city of such presumed respectability as Auck land, but he begs to assure us that he has not entdred holy, orders, excepting those of matrimony, nor does he intend to at present. • It is with, sincere regret that we see announced tho death this morning of Mrs. S. Hague Smith. Tho deceased lady "was greatly esteemed by all who had the pledqnrc of her acquaintance, and the melancloly intelligence of her death will cause a feeling of personal bereavement amoug a wide circle of friends. It will be observed that tho last tribute of respect will bo paid to-morrow evening, the funeral leaving her late residence at 3 o'clock. There was a meeting of the City Council this afternoon at 2 o'clock, the members present being:—Mr. P. A.Philips (Mayor), and Messrs. Bugden, George, Hobbs, Isaacs, Macready, Prime, and Smart. Among tho letters read by the Town Olork was a formal acknowledgment by Mr. Tonks of the Council's resolution passed on the 29th ult. in reference to his recent resignation.—Mr. Macready said, seeing that Mr. Tonks retainad his seat in the Harbour Board, ifc w»8 only honourable and right, that he should say " I hold my seat and will only retain -ifc at your bidding." Ha thought Mr. Tonks ought to have applied to the Council in the first instancp } instead pf pursuing the course he had taken. —In answer to Mr. Isaacs, the Mayor »aid Mr. Tonks was. a nominee of the Council. —An

application made by fhe OKurcli Wardens of St. Matthew's was considered, as well as othor important matters. The Council was still sitting when we went to press.

The anniversary services in connection with St. Janies' Presbyterian Church, Wellington straet, took place yeiterday. The anniversary soireo will be held on Thursday evening next. The nomination of candidates for the vacant seat at Rodney took piace on Saturday, at th« Upper Mahurangi township. Mr. JohnSheehan being I he only candidate he was declared duly elected by the Returning Officer. The regular monthly ..meeting of Lodge Waitemata, 689, E.G., will be h«ld this ovoning, ,\. ■. O J •/. l!> ■■ j*:>': Tenders are required by the Secretary of the Auckland Autumn Raca Mooting for th# purchasfrof grand itand, booths, grand stand Bdrntttanße,; No. I and 2 boothi, gate and ards.

We perceive, by advertisement, that Mr. Richard G-arlick (licensed sharebrokar) has r rmoved hi* office from No. 21 to No. 9 (ground floor) Imuranc© buil4ing«.

The committee of the Auckland Alliano, for tho suppression of fcho liquor traffic, are appealing to the public for pecuniar? assist ance, in order to enable them to mafca a canvass and test tha feeling of the public on the question of tho Permissive Bill.

A gentleman in town has received the following from Oorotnandel :—The Bismarck has turned out some rich specimens. In starting tho firet stope, on the lower level, a specimen run was met with. 3 cwt. stone was brought up on Saturday morning by two men, and' have been lodged in the Bank of New Zealand, at Corom&ndel. The reef is the same as tht Tokatea Company are working on, and is from one to two feet wide, shewing gold freely. The shares are selling at 18s.

The Auckland Ethiopian Troupe will give an entertainment at the North Shore to-night. The programme contains a good selection of songs.

POLICE COURT.

THIS DAT. Bafore Thoma« Beckham, E«q., RM

DKUITKBN-XBSS. Six caae3 of drunkenness were disposed of in the usual manner.

BBEACH OP TAGBATfCY ACT.

Michael Mullens wa» charged with b»ing an habitual drunkard, and with having been thrica convicted of drunkenness within twelvo month.

Sentenced to one month's imprisonment with hard labor.

Richard Martin was chargad with wilfully and obscenely exposing himself in Shortland street.

His Worship severely reprimanded the prisoner for the offence, and told him that the moat savage native in New Zealand was much moro gentlemanly in his behaviour than he was. Tliß prisoner's excuse of drunkenaess was no palliation of the offence ; he had made him self liable by the Act to twolve months' imprisonment. The sentence of the Court, however, would be one month's imprisonment with hard labour.

Maria Lilly was charged with being a roguo and a vagabond and with having no visible lawful means of support. She pleaded guilty to being 11 vagabond, but denied being a rogue. She wished to leavo the town if allowed. The case was romanded to enable the police to enquire into the truth of the prisoner's statement. The case eventually was dismissed, accused " promising faithfully" to go away from tho town. She would have gone last wook, she added, only the bad weathnr prevented the vessol sailing. THB CA.3B OT? HARBOKING A T3OY. Isabella Franklin failed to appear to answer the charge preferred against her on Saturday, which had been adjourned until to-day. HisWorihipsaidthatthere&ppoaredto have been some little misinterpretation as to tho wordingof the Act. The legal moaning;attached to the word " inmate" did not apply to this case. The boy having been sent to the school by tho Believing Officer no offence could have been committed with regard to the boy. The caie, however, came under a clause of tho Act. lie could bo doscribed as a neglected child, and as such tho Court had tho power to commit him to the Industrial School for a term not exceeding three year*. His Worship then read several clauses of tho Act from which ho basod his decision, from which r, clearly appeared that only the Court had power-to commit any child to the school Mr. Daldy wished to make some explanation as one of the managers of tho school as to tho class of children received in the school. In this case tke child had been received in the school as an act of benevolence, and was not committed by Mr. Graham, as had boon reported. Ha had simply taken the child to tho school at the instigation of his parents. He wished to state that the mauagcrs of tho school hud been enabled during the past twelvo months to placa soven children who had been educated in this school in respect able situation*.

Mr. GrattflKb, the relieving officer, also wished to make, some furthor explanation, but was-told by flil1 Court that it was quite un nocessary. Th« case against the woman was couae quontly diimiaied. j LABCBNY. 1 Jemes Ketty "was charged with having stolen two pairs of trowsers, Taluod at 225., from G-«o. Forster, of West Queen street. The prisoner pleaded not guilty. George Forater proved missing the two pair of trowsers from his shop. Dotectiva Ternahan arrested the prisoner, and found the trowsers in a bog in his pos session. The prisoner asserted that he wag carrying the proporty for a woman, who gavo him a shilling for the job. Sentenood to three months' imprisonment. Ho was further charged with stealing three skirts and a blanket, rallied at 30a., the pro perty of Kichard Dougherty. To this ofibnee he pleaded guilty, and w»s sentenced to two months' hard labour, the sentence to take effect at the expiration of the first. CHAEai? 01MJ0A.T STHALING. William Morris Bmery was chagad on re mind with stealing a boat", valued at £5, the property of Mr. Hodgson, at Waiheki. He pleadod not guilty to the charge of ifceal ing. -He had *. however, borrowod the boat to pull across to a cutter. Wm. Hodgson deposed to missing the boat, and to meeting the prisoner in town. He asked him where the boat was, and prisoner denied having seen it. The boat had not been found.

Thomas Hodgson, Rooky Bay, corroborated his brother's evidence. He saw tha boat taken by two men, and identified_the prisoner as one of them.

Detective Ternahan prorcd apprehending tha pri»oner on board the True Briton, barque, which vessel ho had shipped on board of.

The prisoner asserted that he did not take the boat with a folonious intent.

The Court offered to remand the case, to enable the prisoner to prove his statement. Otherwise it have to convict. The prisoner said that he could not prove this, and was therefore sent for three months to the common gaol of Auckland, and to be kept to hard labour. CUTTING AHD WOVNVTSa. j ! Henry Powers was, charged with wilfully and maliciously stabbing and wounding John Chase, a seaman on board the Caducous. Sergeant Pardy informed the Court that the offonce took place late on Saturday night, and he would therefore ask for a remand to enable him to complete the evidence. Remanded accordingly until to-morrow. THE LA.D lEVIN.

The o«e of the lad Irvin came on again, and the mother came forward and said she was prepared with sureties to support the child at the Industrial School. His Worship asked her whether she could not otherwise provide for the child than by sending him to this school. Could Bhe not havo him about her, and endeavour to train him up properly herself, There "was nothing lika Jiomp in

fluence. She said he was such a bad boy ihe could do nothing with him. His Worship asked a few interesting questions concerning the inmates of the in stitution, their capacity for work, &c. Tho master said tho boy had been sinco the Ist March in the " Home," was a good boy in tha main, and not addicted to bad habits as some others. Ho pointed out two lads in Court as fair " samples" of the rest ; one of them (but 10 or 11 yeai-3 old) could work well—dig, sow, &c., and he would willingly giva six shillings a week for sach a lad to work for him did he want one: The sureties were entered into, and the boy was committed to Mr. Stickley's care for a twelvemonth.

SPECIAL TELEGRAMS.

(FEOM OUIt OWN COBJtEaPONDENT.)

St. Patrick's Day Races.

GrBAIIAMSTOWN, March 18, 3.15 p.m.

The races are on. Thousands of people are present. Business is en tirely suspended. The cricket match between Coro mandel and the Thames teams is pro ceeding. At the races the Maiden Plate was won by Ngakapa. Korei 2nd To Orevra 3rd Parawai Piatb. Marquis ... ... ... Ist Ruby ... 2nd Sultan 3rd The Marquis won by half a length. The weather is beautiful, and the sports are very successful.

THE SOUTH.

{SPECIAL TO TEE STAR.)

Another Death on Board the Ship England.

Disease decided to be Small

Pox

Ship in close Quarantine.

Communication Avith Passen gers prevented.

Via Kati Kati

WSLLIIYGTON

March 14

Another child died on board tho Bhip England yesterday, making 14 children and 3 adulta dead during the passage.

The Board of Health yesterday decided that the disease is small poi, and not measles, as at first supposed.

"Vessel closely quarantined, and Armed Constabulary stationed to prevent communication with passen gers, who have been placed on Some Island.

NAPIER.

March 13- The Tarawera Arms, near the Hot Springs, Taupo, has been licensed. A coach will run twice a week shortly to Tarawera.

THE LATEST.

(SPECIAL TO THE STAR.)

Via Kati Kati.

St. Patrick's Day at Wel-

lington.

WELLINGTON".

March 16

His Excellency the Governor will preside at the dinner to be given on Monday, in honor of St. Patrick.

NAPIER.

March 16. The Nebraska is not expected here before Tuesday.

TAURANGA.

March 16. The schooner Dauntless, from Auckland, haa not yet arrived. The cutter Bella is also overdue.

THE VOLUNTEER CHRONICLE

The firing in the third set by CadoU between 14 and 17 years of age took pkco on Saturday, at the Range. Tha firing wai very good. Cadet R. Lynch scorad 85, junfc two points bolow the Christohurch score. The following, are the Brand totals of the sooros. * ; l! Total.1 R. Lynch, Grammar School .... .. 85 Hannaford „ ..... .. T5 Gillies „ ...... 75 J. Partington, No. 3 Company 70 J. Pratt, No. 6 Company .....'.,. .. 08 Sergt. Yon Tempsky, Gram. School.. .. 03 Kobertshaw, St. John'i College ....... 63 Mo« 3, No. 3 Company .. .. 60 ■ Rattray, Grammar School .. CO . , Churton „ ;• 58 ■ King „ ": ■ •• '•'•'' ••••• 68 ;, Castelli „ 64 Williams „ 54 Lublin, Wo: 8 Company .. 54 Haultain, Grammar School ■ 54 Smallfield, St. John's College r>3 Grey, Auckland College .. .: .v t.% :.. fi» :. Mclndoe, Blue School ~ .. .. ..52 Gatland, No. 6 Company .. .. ~.. .. 51, . ' Mills „ ..'.■. ~' ■• 50 : Bell, Blue School ......... .. .. .50 i Barstow, St. John's College .. .. ~48 Downing, jirtillery .. .. tf j Firth, Grammar School - .... .. .. 45 ; Pivott, No. 3 Company 38 Edwardi, Auckland College 36 "Wymyard „ 26 Trenwith, Blue School 31 SUart „ .. 28

The competition at the range for Captain Clark's presentation belt was prooeeded with this month. In the first squad, the three highest scores were by Captain Morrow, No. 4company; rolunteers Partington and Douglas No. 3 company ; in the second squad, volunteer Mclntosh, No. 3 company; Sergeant Cameron, No. 2 company; and rolunteer Fodder, No. 6 company, were the three highest (cores.

The firing for tho watch presented for competition by Captain A. Morrow to the members of No. 4 Oompsnj, A.R 8.,t00k place on Saturday. Tho watch was won by volun^ tecr A.B. Morrow with a score of 46. The monthly inspection of tho Victoria, Eoyal, and Hobaon Companies will be hald on Thursday evaning, at half-pant ssven o slock, in tho Drill-shed. The usual monthly inspection of the AucK land Rifle Brigade will bo held on Friday evening in the Drill-shed. The Hobson Company hnd a church parade yesterday morning. Thoro was a good muster. Tho monthly inspection of No. 2 Company Naval* will take place at Fort Britomtrt to-morrow evening, at half-past 7.

COROMANDEL.

[FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.]

SPLENDID RETURN FROM THE GOLCONDA.

March 17, 1872. _ Tin Nil Desperandum battery had a clean ing up and retorting yesterday for tho Golden ,Pah and tho G-olsonda. Nino tons of msed stuff from the former only yielded six ounces of gold ; this has rather disappointed the expectations of tha shareholders; but three quarters of an ounce to the ton would pay well'vith a battery on the beach. The result of the crushing for the Gojconda, However, has fully redeemed, or rather'eataßlished, the character of the beach claims, a* 24 tons put through the mill gave tho handsomoreturn of 138J- ounces of retorted gold ; and, if w« add the 84 ounce* obtained from the specimen*, the average yield will be 9k ounces to the ton. The Peep o' Day and Day Dawn G.M.C. has at last pierced through the wall of stone th»t has so long frustrated the efforts of the contractors, and yeaterday morning cut_ a leader supposed to be that of the Swedish Crown. It ia at present about a foot thick, and shows indications of being gold Leafing.

Tho Two Geoiges has been jumped by some Shortlahd or Auckland, party. Your readers may call to recollection that this claim was purchased a short (imo ago by The Pride of the Tokalea, but gome flaw in the transfer, with which the jumpers were made acquainted, give them thc< chance which they hare taken advantage of.

The New Zealand Company'sb&ttery remmo crushing for the Tokafcea G.M.C. to morrow, but it will uot be for long, as I am informed that the Whakaroa battery has been purchased by the company from Mr. Tookey, and of course its quartz will be crushed there in future.

Cromandel seems quite empty to-day, numbers having started for tho Thames yesterday, and a large party, including our cricketing team, preparing to leavs by the Alfred to-day.

ST. PATRICK'S DAY.

SCHOOL TREAT

To»DAT has been a grand day for the Catholic children of Auckland and the surrounding district. Shortly before before 10 o'clock a number of children amounting to nearly 800, assembled in Wyndham street, opposite the Catholic Presbytery, and were there fjrrned in line preparatory to marching to the Domiin to enjoy a dsij's sports an! gioies. The children were all dressed in holiday attire*, and appeared to enjoy the proapo^ts of the treat. Green sashes predominated amongst the girls in honor of Si;. Patrick's D vy, and mo9t of the boys were conspicuous by their " wearing of the green." Gt-reon flags and banners were also in the hands of savera! of the children. In addition io the children re siding in town, numerous vehicles brought numbers from Paninura, Otahuhn, Onehunga, Howick, and other districts, all of whom alighted and joined in the procession. At 10 o'clock the mnsn of children began to move ou«up Hobaon-streefc to Karangahape road, and thenco to tiie Domain, accompanied by the band of tho Royal - ompany of Rifle Volunteers, headed by Bandmaster McComisli, the band playing "St. Patrick's Day," and other favourite tunes (if the sons of the Emerald Isle. The procession was followed by omnibuses, and other vehicles containing children of td>o tender years to walk the distance, the -whole proceeding, as before mentioned, to the Domain.

THE DOMAHS*

On arriving at the Domain all entered thoroughly into the project of thoroughly enjoying themselves. Games wei'e commenced with spirit, tho day being very fine, and all that could be desired. At half-past 12 re freshments were delivered out by the com mittee of management, from a booth erected on the grounds. Great praise is duo to those ladies and gentlemen who so kindly exertod themselves on behalf of the young people. Various eports were again resumed in the afternoon, and all was passing off well when we left.

CORRESPONDENCE

ftsryfa do not hold outmlym rssponsibla for tho opinion* axprsuMd by our corraspondeni*

THE GRIEVANCES OF AN OAKSMAN

To fha Editor of tho Etuiting* Sta*. Sib, —May I aak what tho public have to do with party differences. I read in your Satur day's issue a woeful tola by one E. Keana about cups that hia crew -won againt Captain Oxlej's, of the A. R.C. I have always been under trie impression that in a*friendly match (take this case for instance) it 19 thwart against thwurt, unless otherwise specially agreed on, which I understand wai not so in this ca«e. Nos. 1 and 2 of Captain Oxloy'a crew hare hando<i over their cups, and if E. Kcane, No. 4, and his chum No. 3, hare boen so un fortunate as not to obtain theirs, that is no fault of Captain Oxloy's. It is my opinion (perhaps not worth much) that if Mr. E. Keano had stopped at liome, instead of rushing to a certain Government ofiico to ask a certain Government gentleman his opinion, it would hivo beon more to his credit, for it is well known that the paragraph in question was at this gentleman's instigation, who, totally un* acquainted with fact*, issues to tho public a childish rigmarole, but signed by E. Koane. Let the latter alone and he is a good man, but in the* present instanc* ha has diverged some what from mj motto

Stick to Yotrs Colours

To the Editor of the Evßarixa Stab. Sib, —Permit me to inform you that the carte de visites were distributed on Friday night, as announced, immediately on the con clusion of the performance. By inserting this you will oblige youps truly, B. N. Jones. Prince of Wales Theatre. [If bo it must have been dove on the blj. Our reporter is not aware of the fuct. We accept, however, the assurance of Mr Jono» that the promised, distribution to.>k place.■— Ed. E.S.]

RANDOM NOTES.

[COMMtrITIOAIED.]

The approaching election for a City Councillor promisea to be slightly exciting. Both candi dates arc pretty well known, the only mystery is that anyone should presume to oppooo Mr. Christopher Gi-eenaway. Ho is universally popular, and is a wealthy and hospital gentleman whoso liberality is proverbial, t. A having a unirersity education he -would | s admirably fitted for a representative man,J-. tha future Mayor of Auckland, for instant*, His liberality, &c, were known long ago, buT not his education, until the appearance of % letter from him the other day in the Cro-:s about hiß candidature : commend me to that composition for style ; it is written ju«t a 3 official letter* should be, and always are, am biguous and ungrammatical to adegree. But fie Mr. G., for descending to personalities• y ou ' should remember in doing so you were u 3 i D g overy dangerous weapon—one that that cuts two ways, and often cuts deepest b,ini wh o uses it. You, Mr. Editor, deserve a general vote of thanks for your advocacy of asphalt. It is in explicable that the city councillors should "p"<jtsitfc fB paving the town with York flagging, wfcen if is,perfectly certain that the former material can ke mada to answer the purpose so much bett*r. Prom, personal experience I know that it answers well in the southern town* of the colony, and I am also aware that a particular kind of asphalt is now being vied on soms of the principal London streets, where it is aleo found to answer well. Its dull color is far more suitable for thi3 sunny climate than the glare of white stone; It i» more easily- adapted to the inequalities of sur fac» of our own streets, is cheap, more pleasant to the feet of the walker, and perhaps above all can ba supplied without sending money out of the country for the purchase of material. If, on the other hand, the Council is determined to us 9 sfone flagging, why not call for tenders for the supply of New Zealand stone. There is a sample of sandstone in the Herald office (from Waipu I think) which appears well adapted for such purposes ; but even sup posing thera is none throughout this province, surely some might be found at Oamaru; anything rather than send the money to this other side of tho world. We profess to wmt immigration,'and by way of promoting th» employment of labour, send our capital any. where in preference to keeping it in the colony. This won't do ; all things earthly, even loans, have an end, and if our borrowed money is all spent without opening ons fresh avemißof homo industry, we shall find ourselves in a very embarrassing position, with one of tiro alternatives staring us in the face, viz,, ruinou3 taxation or repudiation, and somehow berrowed money is always spent quicker th»n what is ons'p own.

So the question of sectarian education has cropped up ia a slightly varied form. Bishop Croke objects to some of the class boob used in the Auckland Grammar School, and has started his complaint in a letter addressed to the Southern Cross. It must bo very filing to a faithful Boman Catholic to see'uukind things written of hid Church, or of the doings of its adherents, and more so that any of it» youthful members should be taught to b«lieve them ; but the point to consider is, whether the historical statements complained of have » fair basis of truth ; if so, truth, must prevail, and its suppression during the youthful period will ouly proiuea scepticism later in Jife. The range of seiectiou will will ba very limited, if all historical works that contain retlections on the conduct of the Romish Church -.ro to be denied the young. Macaulay'i history, for instance, must become a sealed book to young Catholics. Writing of the in« fluenca of tha Churah of Rome during the past three hundred yssrs he saya " Through ostt Christendom whatever advance ha§ been made i:i knowledge, ia freedom, in -wealth, and in the arts of life, has been made in apita of her, mi ha? everywhere bean in. inverse proportion to her power. The coolest and most fertile provinces of Europe have, undar her rule, been suuk in poverty, in political servitude, and in intellectual torpor." I can only say that I feel deeply for any intelligent boy whatever his creed, who is'nt allowed to read Macaulay.

HoifSYCOMB.

PRINCE OF WALES THEATRE.

Two burlesques.in one evening. OnSatar* day the programing : comprised " Bip Van Winkle" and "Pygmalion," bo^th of which sparkling burlesques were performed with great success. There.was,a good attendance, and the audience testified their approval of tho entertainment by loud and frequent applause. To-night, the comedy of -'Irish Assui'ance and Yankee Modesty," and the burlesque of " Little Don Giovanni," will be produced. IVmorrow the final performance of tho Z trio and tho ''East ludian contatric», Miss H. Grtaiiriger, will take place, on which occasion they have in conjunction with the dramatic company generously tendered a complimentary benefit to the enterprising manager and lessee, Mr. B. N. Jones.

THE SHARE MARKET.

MB. J. M. Lass OX'S SBPOBT,

The share market was tolerably active during the few hours of husiness. My sales comprise : —Caledonian, £16, £16 10?. ; Cure, 12s. ; All Nations, £-i ss. Closing buyers: Caledonian, £16 103.; Thames, £5 ss. ; Bismarck, 12s. ; Otago, £1. Sellers: Caledonian, £17 ; Thames, £5 10s. ; Bismarck, 133. ; Ota^o, 22s ; Moanataiari, £3 10s.

STARVED TO DEATH IN A KITCHEN.

The London JEclio jays : —At the inquest on the body of Sarah Francis, aged 53, for some years past known as "a iburpenny lodger, in a house in Flower - and - Dean - street, Spitaln<«lds, a very intelligent witness named Ellen Boynton was examined. She testified that the "deceased, who was a charwoman, ir&t "frequently" for days without food, but vied to sit in the kitchen, watching tha other lodgers cooking their food. "Of course," reasoned the witness, " she had no food when she had no money : she could not get money without work, and she had, no work." Nothing could be more remorselessly logical, and those who say that women cainoot . reason should stand rebuked. There is one other link in the chain which Ellen Boyntqtt did not supply. It was th&t without foi^d she could not live. So, in spite of thß;,,«ne of the khchen and the sight of the o'th< ./ lodgers' food, she died after a few days tft"%)l uninterrupted hunger. The picture or a woman dying of huugtr in a kitchen where . evorybody is eating except herself is onß which will be found to suggest very disagree able reflections to those who will allo* themselves to contemplate it. Painted.and framed it would look well in the dining-room of a City Company.

When Eve brought woo to all mankind,. Old Adam called her wo-man, And when she wooed, with lovo so kind, Ho then pronounced her woo-rnaii. But now with folly, dress, and pride, Their husband's pockets trimming, The ladies are so full of whims The people can call them whim-men!'

THE EVENING STAR, MONDAY, MARCH 18, 1872.

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RELINQUISHING- BUSINESS. |§g|r . r FINAL NOTICE. d§sl R. HO BBS WILL offer for the^ext EIGHT WEEKS (unless disposed of during that time), the -whole of his very large Stock of GENE RAL and HOUSEHOLD DRAPERY, an<? MEN'S and BOYS' CLOTHING-, at very low prices. ';. . '; J ' . ' Also (now opening) ex ' NAOMI,' a Largo Assortment of Ladies' and Girls' WATERPROOF. TWEED r JACKETS and MANTLES from" the same v House in London as those which SH. had last seas.on, and which gave &uch universal satisfaction". A Large and Choice lot at 12s. 6d. : each, and Gir-ls ditto...'at i low prices,, as tho whole must be cleared, out within the next few weeks. French Merinoes, Flannels, Blankets, and all WINTER GOODS at clearing-out prices. Country orders promptly attended to. March-12| 1872.' j^Si f2Kf\(~\ WORTH of MUSIC and SONGS set to MUSIC to be given away by F. H. Lewisson, Jeweller, Queen street. For each £1 worth of Jewellery purchased at Establishment, tho same amount of Songs or Music given in.—F. H. Lewisson, Queen street. OLSON'S TOMATO SAUCE. /TIHE immense.Success attending the intro- JL duction of this new local industry will alone testify to the high estimation in which it is held. During the last year the proprietor was scarcely, able to supply the larga demand, and ' has in consequence made extensive alterations and additions, to his Factory, so as to be enabled to keep the market well supplied. No one who values health and appetite should be without a supply of this really health-restor ing and agreeable condiment. Sold everyw here in Bottles with the name fH. OLSON on wrapper and stamped on bottle and stopper. ■» Auckland, 10th February, 1872. T. COSaEAVE & GO.'S tl* MONSTER SALE of DRAPERY and CLOTHING is now on. Tljoy li&ye a -tremendous lot •f Bargains to offer to the public. Tho Largest Stoak in New Zealand to choose froin.ZZ?Jli . 99 •



J CATER (late Obombte's), ROYAL • FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERY, Queen street, Auckland, hag much pleasure in informing 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 Mr. C.'s late Manager, he feels warranted in stating that they will receive every civil ty and attention, as well as first-class and'artistic portraits at his hands, and that no pains will be spared to give entire satisfaction. J- C. begs to announce that his arrangements for taking instantaneous Portraits of Children are now complete. i? X AHA WORTH of GROCERIES $*D 9 \J\J\J and PROVISIONS to be sold at Cost Pkice, previous to our Removal to our New Central Premises, next to the Southern Cross office, Queen street. Families, Storekeepers, and Coasters, are invited* to call at their old establishment, BARNETT AND LEVY'S NOTED RED HOUSE, next to the Theatre Royal. THORNTON, SMITH, & FIRTH'S WHOLESLE PRICES CURRENT: £ s. d. Fine Flour, Silk Dressed, "Crown Brand," per ton of 2,0001b5. ~c „ 1(1 0 0 Adelaide, per ton of 2,0001bs 10 0 0 Fine Flour, Silk Dressed, "TS&F Brand," per ton .. .. .. .. 14 0 0 Seconds, per ton 12 0 0 Sharps, per ton .. 700 Bran, per bushel of 201b 0 10 Oats, per bushel 0 3 G Auckland, January 9, 1572. NEW ZEALAND FBENS, at T. CRANAVELL'S, Domain Road, Parnell, where may be obtained some choice collections of the above, carefully fixed, and preserved to retain their natural form and colour. " For a drawing-room table no more tasteful ornament could be found. Especially suited for presents to English friends."— Soutltern . Gross; November Ist, 1871. "The mounting of the specimens of ferns is ex tremely careful and effective, and the book it3elf is exactly the kind of thing to chose for a present."— New Zealand Herald, November Ist, 1871. May be had also at the principal Stationers in town. RICHARD Q-AELICK, LICENSED SHAREBROKER, Has removed from No. 21 to No. 9 (ground floor), Insurance Buildings. TO OUE COUNTRY SUBSCRIBERS. ME. SAMUEL MORGAN, Alexandra, Waikatd, has beeu appointed Agent for the Sale of the EVENING STAR. All Advertisements or Printing will receive -prompt attention. NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS. TT is requested that all advertisement*, except'those of only a few lines,will he sent'in not later than 2.30 p.m., and short advertisements, " Wanlcds" Sfc, not later than 3 p.m.