SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

PORT OF AUCKLAND.

SUNSET : This evening, 4.52. HIGH "WATER : This evening, 7.23,

STEAM FOR THE THAMES THIS EVENING.

Duke of Edinburgh, 9 o'clock.

ARRIVALS.

Go-ahead, s.s.; MoGillivray, from Vvanga* nui.

ENGLISH SHIPPING.

THE BULWARK.

The Bulwark, a powerful shin of over 1000 tons, in command of Captain Kelly, left London for this port on the 2nd March, and may be expected here early next month. Messrs L D Nathan and Co., agents for the Bulwark hare kindly furnished us with the following particulars of the cargo • —1 case, order of Superintendent of Province; 1 do E Wayte, 1 do, 10 casks, 3 pkgs, 6 do, 8 coils, 119 pckgs, 220 do, 100 cases, 2 do, 2 do, 20 cases, 75 pckgs, 2 cases, 3 do, 1 do, 1 do, 3 do, 9 pkgs, 55 do, 2576 do and pieces, 6 cases, 100 pkgs, 667 do, 3 do. 49 do, 47 do, 2 case, 1 do, 679 pkgs, 22 do, 6 do, 23 do, 199 boxes, 750 pkgs, 4 cases, Order ; 154 pkgs, 50 casks, 208 pkgs. 12 do, J S Macfarlane & Co. ; 8 cases, R. Hundall; 2 do, R. Cooley ; 1 case, 1 do, 6 pkgs, 5 pkgs, J. Rout; 20 cases, 100 casks, lo"hhcls, 10 casks, 2 cases, Cruickshank, Smart Se Co.» 1 box care of do, 10 bottles, Ryan, Bell & Co ; 4 pokes, C. Shipherd, 1 case, J. Bull*r, 24 cases, 164 casks, Sec, 246 pkgs, 79 do. 25 do, Owen & Graham ; 5 cases, T Black —2 do, C Bonnington—s9 pkgs, 23 cases, 259 pkgs, W Phillips Se Son—2 boxes, 1 case, Bishop of Auckland—l case, 495 pkgs, 56 do, 11 cases, 8 pkgs, 11 do, 4 do, E & H Isaacs— 1 case, Mason Bros. —4 bales,' Low and Mo tion—lo casks, 3 bales, Bucholz Se Co—3o pkgs, 70 do, J Robertson Se Co —4 cases, Robertson & Co—ls pkgs D Storer & Son— 9 do, T McMasters—l case, Colonial Secretary —1 case, L tie Labrorse—l do, S Edmonds— 1 cask, F F Stewart—lso cases, 100 pkgs, 30 do, 8 bales, 151 pkgs, 59 do, 25 tons pig iron,l2 cases, Brown,Campbell,&Co—9 cases,J Harris— 5 do, 24 pkgs, Moss Levy—B tanks, Combes Se Daldy—l case, care of Morpeth & Co—2 do, Bank of New Zealand—s6 pkgs. Auckland Gas Company—2B7 do, H B Morton—l case, J T Chapman—l qr.«oask, J B Braithwaite—l case, W Parker—2 cases N.Z. Loan and Mercantile Agency Company— 1 do, Smith & Offer—l do, Thames German Society—l do, G Banks—l chest, J M French —1 box, Cousin, Atkin & Co—2o qr.-casks, H S Meyers & Co—6 pkgs, J L Hatswell—2 pkgs, R Brewin—l2 do, A B Donald—6 cases, C Bryatt—loo cases, 999 pkgs," Watt Bros.— 32 bales, W C Wilson, New Zealand Herald — 2 cases, 6 bales, 61 pkgs, R Lusk—l6 pkgs, Hamilton Bros.—9 pkgs, 3 cases, E Wayte— 4 do, 5 do, Upton & Co.—6 do, 10 do, Winks & Hall —400 bags, 1051 pkgs, O J Stone—l case, W Wilson—66 pkgs, 2 oases, I& J Dickey—62 do, 6 eases, J Cosgrave & Co—4 cases, R W Dyson— 274 pkgs, 202 quarter-barrels, E Porter and C 0.—27 do, H Fendelow—2o do, 6 cases, 45 pk*s, A Clark and C 0.—30 do, 1 case, MeArthur, Shera, and C 0.—54 do, 1 case, J Edson—4 casks, G H Layers—l truss. R S Lecher—l cask, J Watson—2 pkgs, E Wood —6 cases, Ireland Brothers—l case (marked WH over A), unknown—7Bl pks>'s, 682 do, 157 do, 21 do, 12 do, 600 bags, 6 tanks, L D Nathan—2 pkgs, care of Captain Dawson—l case MeArthur, Shera, and Co.—9 do, 2 do, Sar^ood, Son, and Ewen— i do, T Short—46 bales, Henderson and Macfarlane—6 bales J PDu Moulin—4 do, Stewart and Anderson— 33 pkgs, Williams and C 0.—26 do, Morris Lewis—2B do, Lewis Brothers—9 trunks, J Cater—l box (addressed J Flynn). care of agents- 4 pkgs, T and H Cooke. The follow* ing packages addressed : 2 cases, T M Stewart -3 do, Brabant—l do, W S Day-1 do, J Hancock—l do, T M Phiison—l do, William Tennant—l do, F Jackson—l do W R Raithby—l do, W Ballachey—l box, F Marriatt—l case, C F Quint-1 box, R Tyler —1 do, Cc E Savage-1 do, O R Roskruge— 1 case, Kate Murray-1 do, F Brodie-1 do. Colonel Balneavis—l do, H Brabant—l do,G F Linnell—l half-chest, T E Ayatt—l box,— Mrs Hooper—l do, W Reynolds. For tran shipment to Napier: 5 cases, J G Kinross and Co—so pkgs, W Williams—2o do, Large and Townlev—s4 do, 1 case, order—l case, addressed Russell Brothers. For tranship ment to Wellington: 5 cases, order of Mil Hioginson.—L D Nathan and Co, agents.

THE CORONILLA.

The ship Coronilla, Captain 0. Massop, sailed from Gravesend on the 22nd March for Auckland, after discharging the greater portion of her cargo here she will proceed on to Napier, from which port she may possibly return to Auckland, and load for England. We are indebted to Messrs E and H Isaacs, agents for the Coronilla, for the following particulars of her cargo:—2o,ooo slates, 6 casks, 16 puncheons, 100 cases, 3 do, 2 do, 1 do, 182 pkgs, 7 cases, 1,714 pkgs, 30 cases, 3 pkgs, 88 do. 3 do, 12 do, order ; 1 case, 1 do, 1 1 do, 1 box. 1 case, 1 do, 2 do. ldo, Ido 1 do.as addressed ; 9 ptgs.J Rout; 15 cases.l,oß6 pkgs, Owen and Graham ; 1 case, J Berry ; 1 butt, 160 pkgs, 26 do, Brown, Campbell, and Co. ; 3 cases, 50 do, J. Roberton and Ce.; 1 case, care of Cruickshank; 205 pkgs, 236 do, L D Nathan and Co. ; 1 case, care of A Lascelles ; 8 cases,. George Thome, jun^ and Co. : 1 case, R Jessop; 1 do, 2 pkgs, J and J Dickey ; 4 cases, G T Chapman t 15 pkgs, A Gordon and Co. ; 6 do, Stone Brothers; 120 cases, 2 quarter-barrels, Cruick •hank, Smart,and Co. ; 6 cases, T Mackay; 6 do.Smith and Offer ; 8 tanks,2cases,Oombes. and Daldy; 1 case. Dr J Wood; 6j3kgs, B Renshaw; 1 do ; G Oliver ; 9 do, Tan* H Cooke, 25 pkgs, A Binney; 32 pV»s, Ireland Brothers; 1 case, J La Tr -.be; 7 casks, Bucholz and Co. : 38 pkgs, TT tfendelow; 122 do, 54 do, 1 case, A Clark and Son ; 15 do, Spencer and Hall; 16 pkgs, 200 cases, 63 pkgs, W Phillips and Son; 11 cases, Moss Levy; 2 361 pkgs, 18 do, E Porter and Co.; 55 do, 997 do, Watt Brothers ; 7 do, H Christie ; 2 pkg, J T Boylari j 1 box, care of S W Hill; 4 pkgs, Gane and Sturgea ; 4 do, Williams and Co.; 11 quarter-casks, Ryan, Bell, and Co. ; 38 pkgs, Lewis Brothers; 2 cases, Bishop of Auckland ; 2 do, T Short ; 18 bundles, in dispute ; 8 cases, 66 pkgs, 290 do, 5 tanks, 7casesj E and H Isaacs,

THE MAIL STEAMERS.

s|The Nebraska on her last trip reached- Honolulu on the 9th; April,after a passage of 15. days. She remained atthat port for a week,and no steamer arriving from 'Frisco she proceeded' there on the 16th April, and arrived at 'Frisco j on the 24th ; left again on the 27th, arriving > at Honolulu on the 4th instant, after a passage! of seven days; left on the 6th, arriving in| tfoisharhour at 4.30 p.m. yesterday. After; sighting tho coast the vessel steamed nearly ■ 300 miles in 24 hours. She reports having sighted a steamer at night after being three | day out from Honolulu. This would pre-} bably be|the Nevada. We understand that' the latter yeaielpn arrival would lay up for

repairs, and that our next mails will brough by the John L. Stephens or the Ajax, either of which is well fitted for the voyage. The steamers will then run through to 'Frisco on their return. The Dacotah has not yet been put upon the berth. The Moses Taylor will not be laid on again.

DEPARTURES.

Southern Cross, barque, for Newcastle,

ARRIVAL OF THE GO-AHEAD.

The TBN Go's ss Go-Ahead, Captain Giller ing, arrived at Onehunga this morning at 11.30 am. Reports leaving Wellington at 2 pm on the 17th, and anchored off Manawatu at 2 am on the 18th ; crossed the bar at 7 am on the 19th, and arrived at Foxton at 9 am ; left Foxton at 8 pm on the 20th, and arrived at Wanganui at 6.30 am on the 21st; took in a full cargo of stock, and sailed at 9 pm, arriving here as above. First portion of voyage experienced light northerly wind, latter portion light westerly breeze with con fused sea. Cargo: f22 kegs butter, Combes & Daldy; 24 head cattle, 400 sheep, W Brewer. Passengers: Messrs Duncan, Salmon, Brewer, and Durie. We are in debted to Mr Wm L Newman, purser, for our files.

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

For Southern ports : Nebraska, to-day; Phoebe, early; Taranaki, s.s., Saturday. For Sydney and Melbourne: City of Melbourne, early; Hero, s.s., 25th May. For Honolulu : Nebraska, mail steamer, early. For Northern ports : Comerang, to-day.

VESSELS EXPECTED. Coronilla. ship, from London. Sailed March 22 Celestia, barque, for Newcastle Rita, brig, from Melbourne Hercules, schooner, from Newcastle City of Melbourne, s. s., from Sydney Frowning Beauty, barque, from Newcastle Briton, barque, from Newcastle Charybdis, schooner, from Lyttelton Sea Gull, schooner, from Levuka Prima Donna, schooner, from Levuka Lapwing, cutter, from Lyttelton Pakeha, brig, from Dunedin Hercules, schooner, from Newcastle P.C.E., barque, from Newcastle EUen Grove, from Lyttelton Drover, brig, from Lyttelton. _~.„. Bulwark, ship, from London. Sailed March 2 Flirt, schooner, from Wellington Coronet, schooner, from Dunedin East Lothian, barque, from Adelaide flelenslee, ship, from London (sailed Jan. llj. Cleopatra, schooner, from Lyttelton Alpha, schooner, from Newcastle Amphitrite, schooner, from Sydney

To-morrow being the Queen's Birthday, the p.s. Golden will make an excursion trip to Coromandel for the races,leaYing Queen street Wharf at 8 a.m., and returning from Coro mandel wharf at 6.30 p.m. By latest advices we learn that the ship Coronilla, Captain Mossop, passed Deal on her voyage to Auckland on the [23rd March. The Celestial Queen and Countess of Kintore were both loading for this port. The s.s. Go-ahead arrived in the Manukau this morning from Wanganui with 22 kegs butter, Combes and Daldy ; 24 head cattle, 400 Bheep, W. Brewer; and the following passengers : Messrs. Duncan, Salmon, Brewer, and Durie. The Nebraska will proceed South with the mails at 11 o'clook to-night.

COMMERCIAL.

MINING. ' The following are the current calls and dividend* payable in the companies named below :— CAiLS

MEETINGS TO COME. Coromandel Beach, Coromandel, May 24 Golden Phoenix, Grahamstown, May 25 Pauline, 7, Insurance Buildings, Auckland, 3 p.m.,

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

3 p.m: May 29 Black Angel, Grahamstown, May 30 Kooringa, Grahamstown, May 30 .__.'._ Bay of Islands Coal Company, Company s office, Auck land, 3 o'clock May 31 Tambaroora, West Queen »treet, 2pm June 1 Virginia City, Grahamstown, June 3 Bum. Burra, G. S. O'HaUoran's office, Insurance Buildings. Auckland, flpm., June 3 Guildhall, Grahamstown, June 4 _ __ . Conquering Hero, Insurance Buildings, Auckland

June 7 Foster's, Coromandel, June 7 . - Golden Spur, Company's office, West Queen street, 3

pm June 10 Number One, Grahamstown, June 10 Taumatawahine, Company's offlce.Queen street, „ p.m, June 10

POST OFFICE, SHORTLAND-STREET.

Matls will Close as Under __,_._. For Thames, this day, at 5.30 p.m. ; and on Saturday, 25th inst., at 4.30 p.m. For Napier and Southern provinces, per Nebraska, this

day, at 5 p.m. For "Wangarei Heads, Wangarei, Mangapai, etc., per Sovereign of the Seas, this day, at 5 p.m. For Taranaki and Southern provinces, per Taranaki, on Saturday, 25th inst., at 8 a.m. For Mahurangi, Matakana, and Mangawai, per Lady Bowen, on Saturday, 25th inst., at 10 a.m. For Australian Colonies, per s.s. Hero, on Saturday May 25. at 11 a.m. Mnney orders and registered letters at 10 a.m. Late letters for Sydney and Mel bourne will be received till 11.30 a.m. S. B. Biss. Postmaster.

BIRTH.

Hunt;-—On the 28th March, at Gluestow House, Sussex, England, Mrs W A Hunt, of Remuera, Auck land, New Zealand, of a son.

DIED

Maynabd.—On May 22, at horlato residence, Willow street, the beloved wife of William Maynard; aged 62. The funeral yfill leave her late residence, to -morrow, jit 3.30. Friends please accept this invita tion:

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

THURSDAY, MAY 23, 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.

The entertainment at tbe Whau public hall to-morrow evening will consist of the laughable comedietta "Taming a Tiger," and an amusing burlesque entitled " Tbe Miller and his Men ;" other performances consisting of songs, Sec, will make up a good evening's amusement.

It is believed that tbe steamship Ispahan, which left Bombay in January for London, and whick has not been heard of since leaving Malta on February 13tb, foundered off Brest during a terrible gale. Fifty persons went down with the si earner.

Among the English telegrams we observe that the Tichborne claimant had been ad mitted to bail. This appears improbable, as it was intended by tbe police to oharge him with forgery, and this is not a bailable offence. The forgery would consist of signing BCD richborne to the Tichborne bonds.

Mr M. Hannaford, of this city, has taken the prize for oil painting at the Sydney exhibition.

Mr and Madame Simonsen and Kelly, and Barry O'Neil troupe have taken the City Hall for one week, commencing on Saturday evening next. They intend to give a series of musical entertainments, consisting of operatic music, songs, ballads and comic scenes. The troupe contains a fine tenor voice and a good basso in addition to J a celebrated harpist, (Mr Saunders.)

We beg to draw attention to the announce ment that Madame Moller's concert will take place this evening at the City Hall. Mr. and Madame Simonsen will assist in addition to other local talent; We may safely predict a grand treat to all who honor the concert with their presence.

To-morrow being the Queen's birthday the Government offices, banks, and various places of business will be closed.

A special meeting of the congregation of Trinity Church, North Shore, will be held this evening in the new Sunday-school. Bishop Cowie will attend to confer with the congregation in reference to the appointment of a successor to the Rev B. Y. Ashwell, who has resigned his charge.

There was a fair attendance last evening at the Prince of Wales Theatre, when the drama of " The Heart of Midlothian " was repeated; also the farce "Whitebait at Greenwich. Thie evening Miss Aitken will give her celebrated reading of " Mary, Queen of Scoti," illustrated by living tableaux. Sir Walter Scott's drama, "The Heart of Mid lothian," will also be performed. The whole will comprise a treat seldom accorded.

As will be seen in another column a poor man has lost a purse of notes, containing Bixty-three pounds. It was entrusted to his care to pay into the Bank for another, and must have slipped out of his pocket. A reward is offered, and we are sure that if any person with a spark of honesty has found it they must return it.

The Onehunga Choral"Society's bazaar was a success the two days it was open ; it would however have been more so, but for the un favorable state of the weather last evening. The consequence was that friends residing at a distance were unable" to pay the bazaar a visit as intended, and the beßt goodß therefore re main on hand.^ "Utiia is very much to be regretted, but the committee of management will no doubt find*itaeans to dispose of the same probably by t forming a supplementary bazaar at a future dayi

Mr Bachelder arrived yesterday by the Nebraska, bringing with him a grand collosean pantiscope of a .tour across the, -American continent, from the Atlantic to the Pacific. He is accompanied by Professor Loga and his wonderful automaton slack-rope vaulter. We understand that these gentlemen will proceed to the Thames bofore opening in Auckland.

The Nebraska was the bearer of 431 bags mails. Of these 205 were landed here, 88 being for this province, 77 for the western ports, for transmission by the i.e. Taranaki, and 40 for Australia. 8,123 letters, 551 books, and 23,202 papers were received and sorted at the Chief Post-office, Shortland street, last evening.

The Volunteer Engineers are warned to assemble to-morrow morning at 9 o'clock at the Drill»shed, for conveyance to Epsom. Cap covers and cross belts are to wora. Nos. 2 and 3 Companies A.8.8. will parade in the Albert barracks at 8.45, preparatory to marching out. The Victoria Company and Cadets will parade at the same place at 9 o'olobk to march to the review ground. The Company will also parade this evening.

From another column it will be seen that a special general meeting of the members of the Mechanics' Institute will be held on to* morrow week. Tbe meeting will be a very im portant one.

We would draw attention to the notice in another column to the effect that if to-morrow introduces wild weather a signal will be given for "No parade."

As will be seen from notice the May nam ber of the Presbyterian Magazine has been published by Mr. Wayte. It contains an article on "Denominational Equality" review ing the question arising out of the late church parade, an article on " our] wants," a sermon by Eev. J. Hill; the first of a series of historical sketches of the Presbyterian Church in the province of Auckland, being the founding and early history of St. Andrew's ;' an article with reference to a liturgy, beside the news of the churches, children's corner, extracts, &c.

The concluding portion of the serial tale, "The Secret in the Haunted House," will appear in to-morrow's issue.

TELEGRAPHIC.

[fbom ottr owisr coeeespondent.]

GRAHAMSTOWN.

3 p.m

The Bendigo Independent tnbuters have obtained 248 ounces from a crushing of .145 tons. The Windsor Castle is getting out gold on the second stope. There is no change in the Cale donian. They are now driving from the deep winze

The Eagle Rock has obtaimed eight ounces.

[Pee Gbkville's Telegeam Company:)

DIVORCE COURT CASES.

WELLINGTON

This day

In the Divorce Court the case of Eairbank versus Eairbank, of Christ church, was proceeded with. After counsel's argument the petitioner was examined. The respondent's defence is that tho petitioner has been guilty of acts conducing to his wife's in fidelity. Judgment is reserved. Another case of Seager versus Seager and Seager was taken, in which the evidence shewed a long course of infidelity on the part of the wife with the petitioner's brother, ranging over several years. The Court intimated that it was quite satisfied that the wife had been guilty of adultery. Judg ment was postponed.

NAPIER.

Thursday, 2 p.m. Over 200 natives are to be feasted to-morrow by the Europeans.

WANGANUI.

2.30 p.m

The son of Topia, a Turaa chief, of Upper Wanganui, was thrown from his trap to-day and killed.

THE SHARE MARKET.

ME. J. M. IENMOX'S EEPOET.

The sharemarket continues dull. My sales comprise fialedonion, £18 10s ; Thames, £5 7s 6d ; Tookey (double issue), £6 ; Pride of Tokatea, 9i 6d. Closing buyers : Caledonian, £18 10s; Thames, £5 ss. Sellers: Cale donian, £19; Thames, £5 7s Gd j Pride of Tokatea, 9s 6d ; Golden Calf, £2.

QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY.

THE REVIEW.

To-Mohhow will be a gala day for the Volunteers, and for all whose hearts are stirred at sight of the pomp and circum stance of glorious war. The Eeview at the Epsom Race Course will, if the weather proves auspicious, be on a grand scale ; and we have no doubt a very large number of our citizens will avail them selves of the opportunity of paying honor to our beloved Queen, and, at the same time, enjoying a day al fresco. _ Major Gordon has acted very judiciously in ordering the muster to take place on the field, as in such uncertain weather a tramp along the Great South Road in close column with 'buses, cabs, and ex cited equestrians careering along would play Old Harry with the pipe-clay, and sadly mar the effect of a Review that is intended, not simply for exercising in military evolutions, but for prepossessing civilians in the cause of military self defence. -By mustering on the field the various corps can please themselves as to the means of transit, and we have no doubt that the possibility of tho Volunteers proceeding to the ground in company with their wives and sweethearts and ac quaintances, if hot so strictly in accord ance with military rule, will greatly conduce to the general success: At 30 a.m. then on the Epsom Race Course are to assemble for full dress parade the Cavalry from city and country districts, Artillery, Engineers, the Brigade and other Rifle Corps, the Kilts, the Navals, and all the Cadets, together with a company or two from H.M.S. Rosario manning a couple of guns. His Excellency will be present, and will present the war medals, district prizes, and Captain Clark's Champion Belt. There will be the usual military evolutions of a parade, and probably a sham fight,, which will depend to a great extent on the weather. .We have no doubt that, if the weather is fine, the Review will be one of the most successful that has yet been had of our local Volunteers.

THE BRICKMAKERS.

The sensible course taken by the brick makers at the Whau in appointing one j central agency in Auckland: will be as beneficial to the general public as to the I brickmakers themselves. The opportunity of knowing where, when, and at what: uniform market price bricks can be obtained will overcome the little initial obstacles which sometimes turn the current of a man's intentions, and we believe will result in the production of more permanent buildings in lieu of the frail tenements that at present so much characterise this city. And we do not

hesitate to say that in Mr. Kirby, the new agent, the brickmakers have found one that will represent their interest in a way second to no possible agent in tho city. Mr. Kirby is an earnest pushing man ; not above his business, and the activity and zeal with which he has attended to his own business is the best guarantee of the manner in which he will push the interests of the industrious manufacturers at the Whau. We understand that Mr. Kir by has secured wharfage accommo dation, and will hare'the requisite boats put on the trade, so that the bricks will be landed in close proximity to the centre of business without those breakages and flaws that must attend land-carriage. In fact, with such a brickfield as exists in the Whau, so easy] means of carriage, and a thoroughly practical and pushing agent, we venture to predict that a large portion of the city ten years hence will have been imported from the Whau.

"SPHINX" ON THE ATHLETIC SPORTS.

No further proof 'Of the success likely to attach to these sports is wanted than the fact of every competitor having^ given in his acceptance with two exceptions : this is news indeed for doubters and growlers. I ask them does this look like dissatisfac tion ? tttid' hay^ 1 the acceptances in any similar 1 ever reached such an enormous percentage ? There are 83 acceptandi^ in all; on looking down them I find that $iere are fifteen entries for theJV&udeh Race ; of|these there is no doubt that Caradus and Ellis are the favorites, but at the same time the capabilities of Kelly are kept very much in the dark, and he may make it hot for them in the running, there are one or two others whose merits are unknown to the outside public. Tho race will assuredly be a closely contested] one, notwithstanding the odds on the two first-named runners. For the Mile Race, Skellie, although at scratch, is the favorite ; nevertheless Pivott and Hop kins have a good start, and are capable of making a good show. There is no doubt that young Pell will also travel well if he can only hold out the distance. Our friend — Bloomjield, Esq., (or the Great Mogul), has trained enough to cause him to give a good account of himself, and if the others don't mind he will make them all try their wind at high pressure, I have timed him, however, and doubt if he will pull it off unless by a fluke. In the 100 Yards Race the Melbourne pet stands first chance ; that is, if all accounts of his powers are true. I shall stand to him notwithstanding the array of talent against him. "Bradley, O'Hare, and Williams aro all at scratch, and look as if they could hold their own; they will give the pet tough work, let alone some good outsiders." As the Boys' Race is an open one, I can scarcely give any opinion. Bal neavis, Peake, and Phillips are in favour against eighteen others ; but until the handicaps are declared it would be presumption to say too much. ■In the 200 Yard Race I note that Collins, Williams, and O'Hare again meet on even terms, at scratch ; they will find Whisker a dangerous opponent, and Ellis and Wynyard, both having a good start will try and maintain tho lead. It will, no doubt be a good race. The Hurdle Race has eight entries; Bradley, Ellis, and Duder are in favor, but I think that with a good start to the outsiders the odds are on the field. In the Qae.Mile.Walking race we shall see our old friend Gwynne show the road, although young Mahoa is supposed to be a good toe-and-heel walker. I have heard that Ellis, with his 75 yards start, will give them'some trouble to overhaul him, but my impression is that Gwynne, " the celebrated," will pass him " hand-over-flipper." Collins and O'Hare again meet on equitable terms in the 440 yards, and will closely contest for the prize, but Whisker, with his 15 yards to the good, ought to flrive a good account of himself, and Skellie will take a deal of beating, with a frontage of 20 feet, but as he has ntver done much at short distances the hypothesis is that he will not now, and I cannot say much for him. The races will all be closely contested, and some good sport may be anticipated. Tho first event comes off at 12.30 p.m., .with ,an interval of ten minutes between each race. Taking a general view of them " May the best man win," say I.

Sphinx.

POLICE COURT.

THIS DAY.

(Before His Worship the Mayor.) DBXTNKENNBSS. -::•

Geerge McCaslin denied the charge that he was drunk in Queen street yesterday afternoon. Mr Joy defended him; and besides cross examining members of the police force called witnesses to show that his client was not drunk.

The Court dismissed the charge.

I Mary Quinn was fined in Ithe usual amount for drunkenness ; yin default, 24: hour*' im prisonment.

■SO VlSißtffl MHANS OF SUPPORT, j _}

Luke McDonald was once more remanded till Monday'next| in ordar that some provision might be..madff in his behalf, it not being thought desirable to send tbe lad to gaol.

)l«J VIOLENT. ASSAUIT.

Charles O'Mara Hart was charged/ with violently assaulting Thomas Baillie by striking him with a pair of blacksmith's tongs, on tho 22nd May. ...... ~ ■ ..]. •, ,aa ifZ" Mr Joy defended. ilbllud

Defendant was. watchman at the Black smith's shop on the railway; prosecutor, one of the miners working at the tunnel. The latter complained that he was frequently annoyed by threats from defendant, and that on the occasion] referred to, he, with two or three others, left, work—itbeing after'mid night—and when passing defendant's place defendant accused him with throwing stones, thereupon using the. tongs _ against .him, ancl also presenting a pistol. Another miner deposed to the same, violent oonduct, and spoke of his own personal fear of the consequences. ao-wO i■>inibiiiiS Wi ■'■"

THBEATBNING TO SHOOT A CONSTABLE,

The same defendant was next charged with assaulting Constable .Green by presenting at him a loaded .revolver,. a,pjl ,threatening to shoot him whilst in the execution of his duty. v •Mr Joy pleaded guilty to tins-charge,' but urged that the revolver Was Wot capped, and therefore tbe presenting of it could not be con sidered more than a threat, .v , A-~.JT.TI The Court fined defendant £5 fori each offence, in default of payment thirty days' imprisonment. ,' <____ BoifteqinaO ■Cd DO& INUISANCE v ACT.i q i.: i iil 8 f ,at J Wm. Connel was fined Is and costs,. being a mitigated penalty for neglecting to have -• dog of his collared. ;i i \s* '•

Biohard Sandall was also ordered to pay Is and costs, he having pleaded in mitigation that he had once obtained a collar for his dog, and it was registered. He considered this was sufficient to meet all requirements till he re ceived a summons.

Robert Lincoln was charged with the same breach of the provisions of the Act, and a penalty of 5s and costs was ordered. seaman's wages.

Wm. Fostar obtained an order for £9 lis., being wages due to him by Peter Fleming for '■ services on board the schooner Martha Ellen, from February 27th to May 18tb, of the present year. Defendent was not present : Constable Oorrigan proved service of summons; and judgment went by default. BREACH OP LICENSING ACT. William Calbraith was charged with a breach of the Licensing Act, 1871, sec. 38, by supplying alcoholic liquors in his licensed house, tbe Eden Vine hotel, to a person not a bond fide traveller, or residing thereat, or sleeping therein, on Sunday, May 19. Mr Rees defended. Tbe fact of supplying liquor was not denied ; bnt it was urged that the person to whom it was supplied had represented himself as a traveller. During the case the name of David Nelson was supplied in the information as that of the person to whom the liquor was supplied. Miss Agnes Galbraith remembered that on the Sunday in question two men went to the side door, one of them on horseback. She i opened the door and let them in the house ; ' but should certainly not have supplied Nelson with liquor but for the faot that the second man (John Innes) had represented Nelson to be a traveller.

His Worship called Innes, and asked him point blank if he had made such a representa tion, receiving an affirmative reply. Under such circumstances the Bench had no arternative but to dismiss the case ; and it was dismissed accordingly.

The Court then rose,

CORRESPONDENCE.

£3TWe do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions expressed by our correspondents.

THE REV. MR. RIGG AND THE PAPACY.

To the Editor of the Evening Stae. Sib, —In your paper of Tuesday there appeared a letter from a Catholic correspondent com menting on some part of the Rev. Mr. Rigg's speech at the City Hall on Monday last. The tone and spirit of that letter seems to me highly objectionable and unbecoming. Asa Roman Catholic I read it with extreme regret. I was present at the meeting in question, and heard what the rev. gentleman said. I con sider thatjhe had a perfect right to say what he did, however mistaken he might be in his sentiments. His language was strong doubtless, but did not go beyond the bounds of decorum. He must be a very thin-skinned Roman Catholic indeed who could take offence at what the Rev. Mr. Rigg said about the Papacy at this time of day, and in a country where the right of free speech is claimed and enjoyed by all without distinction, I not only think that the rev. gentlemen had a perfect right' to express himself as he did, but as a Roman Catholic I beg to tender him my thanks for the manly avowal of his opinion in the face of the highly respectable audience whom he was addressing. The cause of the Papacy can neyer be injured, but must ever gain by free and open discussion among educated, intelli gent, and well-bred men and women, such as those who were present at the meeting on Monday evening in the City Hall. It is now open to your offended Roman Catholic corres pondent not only publicly to say, but also to prove at a suitable time and place, which I think he might do, that the principles of the Lutbern Reformation and the despotic power of Protestant England have been a blight, and a curse to Catholic Ireland, and have promoted; irreligion, immorality, strife, and bloody wars! throughout the whole of Christendom, or rather throughout the whole world. When he gives a lecture on this very wide and interesting subject I hope the Rev. Mr. Rigg, with other " Christian ministers," will attend to hear him.—J. Wood.

THE YACHT RACE.

Nym. —You'U pay me the eight shillings I vron o you at betting.. Pistol.— Base is the slave that pays.

— King Henry V. i

To the Editor of the Evening Stab. SlB, —It will Surprise many of your readers to learn that the yacht race sailed last Saturday,; and won by the Sabrina, is not settled yet. It appears that the result so far upset the cal culations of those concerned in the losing boat that they cannot accept their defeat with a good grace, but must endeavour by collusion j and a most frivolous protest to evade. the obligations they have incurred. So certain were these gentlemen of success that the reputed owner of the Spray could not find words Btrong enough to express the fate he would consign his boat to should she disappoint his expectations. With these feelings he and his friends ventured the stakes, and a few bets of two to one in shillings, never doubting for a moment bf the result. They were mistaken, and instead of giving honor where it is due, and meeting their engagements, immediately adopt the more equivocal course I have already alluded to. That they should so act is to say the least slighting the umpire placed by them on board theSabrina, as that •' gentleman • allows the < race to have been fairly won. In my opinion a person acting as. stakeholder,; who, is; pecuniarly interested in one particular boat, and is. in constant communication with others so placed, is unfit for the office.—l am, Sec, An Out- BIDBB. ' 'V

May 22, 1872.

NELSON STREET.

To'the Editor of the Evening Stab. Sib, —I feel it due to myself and fellow rate payers to call your attention to the insecure and disgraceful state of Nelson street, espe cially that, portion which has been for nearly three months of the summer just passed in a state of being levelled and filled. This street like many others under the most "wise jurisdic tion of' our trusty and well'beloved City Council-was suffered under the infiiience of the sleepy-hollow polioy by which in almost every instance that-august body is guided. Tbe contract for levelling and forming was taken early in the summer of this year, and although the splendid season gave every opportunity to have it finished if sufficient men, and horses were employed before its close, yet it was allowed to pass without the work being completed. Now that winter is upon us, the work being only, half .finished, the residents find it impossible to bring any article necessary to be brought on drays ; and it is with great danger to life and limb in dark winter nights after a fall of rain" that they can approach| their houses'. It is true that on an occasional fine day the contractor sends a few mens with horse and cart to do a little rooting which only makes a number of deep sloughs to entrap .the unsuspecting wayfarer without doing anything material towards finishing the work. It is impossible, in view of the present incomplete state of embank-1

ment over culvert and the cuttings, for periong at thi3 particular spot to come to reside in leave any of these houses there, inasmuch a they cannot bring their furniture on drays either to or from them. I trust, sir, you wiling' your well known influence on this grievance as you have done on others so successfully to rouse our negligent City Council and their contractor for this work to a sense of their duty.—l am, &c , Ratepayer and besideht iin and pob Nelson stbeet.

COROMANDEL.

IMPORTANT NEWS FROM X I PRIDE OF TOKATEA. '

(EEOM OTTE O"WK COEEESPONDEKT.) Wednesday evening. Mr. Hannah, the manager of the Pride of Toketea, reports having taken out during the last shift about 330 lbs speci mens —by far the best that have yet been taken out of the mine. One fine stone weighs 40 lbs., and he expects to take out more to-night, as good stone stands in the face. The Pride has now on hand about 700 lbs specimens, besides 300 lbs of picked stone. The Golconda, I hear, have once more settled their difficulties regarding the title to the land, but have had to create 1000 additional shares to pay Mr. Keesing for the right to mine in his streets. Through some strange legal omission or oversight it seems that Mr. Keesing is the owner of the streets in Wynwardton, and some of the companies can scarcely turn round without coming upon his property. It is said that the Green Harp will positively commence crushing on Moa day or Tuesday next. Much of the future of Coromandel depends upon the result of this crushing.

MOANATAIRI GOLD MINING COMPANY.

The fourth annual meeting of theMoarti tairi Gold Mining Company was held in the new room of the Insurance Buildingg this morning. J. McCosh Clark, Esq., in the chair.

There was a large attendance of share* holders.

The directors* report was read :—

The annual balance-sheet and the mining manager's report are herewith submitted. For these it will be observed that during' the past year 13,912 tons of quartz have been crushed, which produced 14,379»ez5. 7 dwts. melted gold, being an average yield of 20f dwts.; the average yield for the previous year was 16f dwts., —being an increase of 4? dwts. per ton. This increase is principally caused by the great improvement in the .quality of the quartz raised since the present manager took charge; the average yield during that time being 1 oz.T6£ dwts,; or, for the six weeks ending 30th April, about 3 ozs. per ton.

The net profit upon the year's operations may be roughly put dowH at £15,203, diet posed of as follows :-—£2,192, the amount due by the company (as per previous year*! statement) ; £598 paid ou account of Kuranui < Hill tunnel; £300 expendid in purchasing the Daylight lease; £2,000, amount of reserve fund ; and £10,113 carried to dividend

account,

In November last arrangements were made with the Kuranui Company to work a portion of the company's ground through that coin* pany's mine, such operation to be carried on under tbe supervision of Mr. Kernick, the • Kuranui Company's manager. Under this arrangement, 597 tons of quartz were raised and crushed, yielding 241 ozs. 19 dwts. melted gold. The work has, in tbe meantime, been discontinued; as, so far, it did not pay —entailing a loss of £320: a considerable portion of this was, however, expended in openion up the ground. Your directors still believe that portion of the company's property to be very valuable, aud are supported in this belief belief by Mr. Kernick's reports; they however)) do not intend, at all events at present, to re-commence work "from the Kuranui Company's Mine, as, in all proba bility, the ground can be worked, to better advantage from tbe Kuranui Hill Tunnel. _' In conclusion, your directors would again congratulate the shareholders an the very encouraging prospected by the company?* mine, and would also state, as their firm con-, viction, that the bright anticipations they have ventured to express will be fully realised. The Mine Manager's report and balance were read and adopted. > t Mr C. J. Stone proposed the re-election of Mr J. M. Clark as director.—The m otion was carried unanimously. Messrs Geo. Frazer and Thomas Ritchie were appointed auditors for the ensuing year. Mr W. Buckland moved that a sum of £150 be voted to Mr Bleazard as a recognition of the valuable services rendered by;that gentleman. Mr Earle moved as an amendment, that the sum of £300 be voted to the directors for their valuable services during the past year, to be divided t as, the directors aay decide. •/■ ,rr j _'■■.

.The amendment was Jcarried, Mr Buckland withdrawing his motion. A vote of thanks to the directors was was passed nem. con., and- acknowledged, and the meeting .separated.

*HE EVENING STAft, THTJBBDAY, MAY 23, 1871



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Tjl I IST A L NOTICE BELINQUISHING BUSINESS, R. H OBBS Has stUl on hand between SIX and SEVEN THOU SAND POUNDS' WORTH of the VERY PICK of the STOCK consisting of FLANNELS, BLANKETS, FRENCH MERINOES, WINCEYS, Calicoes and Sheeting, Dimity and Toilet Quilts, Woollen Hosiery, Waterproof Jackets and Mantles for Ladies, Girls, and Children ; and other new Winter Goods, in great variety which are now being CLEARED OUT AT VERY'LOW PRICES. Ladies' and Children's New Black Straw Hats at about Half Value. 1< The Stock MUST and WILL BE SOLD as R.H. has no intention whatever of remaining in the trade. Country customers, wholesale buyers, and small, dealers, and buyers of job lots liberally dealt with. MEN'S AND BOYS' CLOTHING of the newest! description, and Belts, Braces, Collars, Shirts, and, Under Flannels, and all.kind of Hosiery and Felt, Hats, and Men's and Boys' Caps at a great reduction from regular prices. N B-THE SALE WILL CONTINUE FOR AJ FEW WEEKS LONGER ONLY. B. HOBBS, JUNCTION DRAPERY WARE HOUSE, Ufki Qum« and Wakxjueld stiibks. MR. B. J. CABTEE, Stationer Brown street. Grahamstown, is authorised to receive advertisements and subscribers' names, for the Auckland Evening Star. I REED & BRETT, / Auckland, May 16,1872, ....... jjj



OLSON'S TOMATO SAUGE j The mmense success attending the introduction of this new local industiy will alone testify to the high estimation in which it is held. During the last ?r ear the proprietor was scarcely able to supply the arge 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-restoring and agreeable condiment. Sold everywhere in Bottles with the name of H. OLSON on wrapper and stamped on bottle and aper. A.uckland, 10th February, 1872. WHERE can the COURT HOUSE CREEK plan be had ? At Waytk's, Queen street; or Chaeles Palmeb's, Short land Crescent. THIS DAY PUBLISHED The May number of the NEW ZEALAND PRESBYTERIAN MAGAZINE. To be had from E. Waytb, Publisher, Queen street.



WANTED*, a Drayman ; none need apply unless thoroughly understanding the handling of casks and management of horses. —Albert Bbeweey. * WANTED, immediately, a talented Milliner ; one who understands dress* making preferred. —Apply at the office "of this paper. -A ' ■ X*TANTED, a Man and his Wife; with * \ out encumbrance preferred; the man to do usual farm work, and the woman as housekeeper.—Apply to Messrs Fishbb& Co., corner of Durham and Queen streets, on Saturday, 25th instant, before 4 o'clock p.mi* WANTED, a Good General Servant for Bemuera; references required.— Apply to Mrs G Johnston , Emily Place. TT7 ANTED KNOWN, that all those that / VV ordered India Bubber St-'- •■. %A I Presses, and did not get them, •*'■ ifa • Asexandbb, Jewller and Engraft -. ■«■ Si*f ■ QK/A BLACK CLOTH JACii.4^ 1- OOU 6d.-r-stiperior quality. Wji-A-I | \.t:i j. ot;.€ •,■ ,;.■. j. Cosgbave w Co. WANTED KNOWN.-Just opened oat, ex Naomi; at Coombes 1 Clothing I Mart; 80, Queen street: — The Elossuth Hat ■ f. The New Beefer Jacket The Lome Hat .: " The New Celtic Shirt ,'.', .■- htsa ! The Oscar Hit "■'■"■■ _~. \ Anda'number of new and fashionable artxoiep. Of Gentleman's apparel. '"', f . !