SHIPPING- INTELLIGENCE.

PORT OF AUCKLAND.

SUNSET : Tliia evening, 7.15. HIGH WATER : This afternoon, 4.53.

STEAMER FOR THE THAMES.

Enterprise No. 2, 8 o'clock.

ARRIVALS.

Co-ahead, ».s., Doile, from Taranaki. Mariner, schooner, Joiner, from Napier. Success, schooner, from Norfolk Island.

DEPARTURES.

Selina, schooner, for Tahiti. Star of the South, s.s., for Napier Lnetitia, schooner, for Levuka.

EXPORTS.

Per s.s. Star of the South, for Napier:—4 pkgs drugs, Kempthorne and Co. ; 2 rolls and 0 pkgs paper hangings, W. Phillips ; 0 pkgs sundries, Lewis Bros. ; 15 pkgs and 1 case drapery, A. Clark and Son ; 1 case, Henderson and Co. ; 4 pkgs leather and 1 box, Ireland Bros. ; 1 parcel, Kempthorne; 2 parcels, Webster; 1 bag and 1 parcel, Henderson and Co. ; 1 case, W. Anderson.

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

For Sydney and Melbourne: City of Adelaide, February 5 : Hero, February 15. For Honolulu : Nebraska, mail steamer, 25th Inst. For Levuka : Julia Price, schooner, 24th instant. For Tahiti: Queen, schooner, shortly, or Samoa, via Tonga: Kenilworth, schooner, to morrow. _ , For Tauranga: Dauntless and Tauranga, schooners, this evening.

VESSELS EXPECTED.

City of Adelaide, s.s., from Sydney Napier, s.s., from Napier ..,«.. ,„ Caduceus, ship from London, sailed October 18 Magellan Cloud, schooner, from Chatham Islands Amateur, schooner, from Lyttelton St, Mary, U.S. man-of-war, from Sydney Naomi, ship, from London Alice Cameron, barque, from Sydney Grace Darling, schooner, from Melbourne Queensland, barque, from Newcastle Nebraska, p.s.. from Sydney

The Success, schooner, has arrived from Norfolk Island, with the following passengers :—Rev. N. Cod rington, Messrs. J. McLiver, G. Finley, and \V. Rogers. She brings I bale wool and 1 case tobacco. The Star of the South, Captain Holmes, took her departure this afternoon for Napier, with the follow ing passengers :—Mr. and Mrs. Briscoe, W. Marshall, Mr. Ching, and Mr. Ferguson.

COMMERCIAL.

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

Morning Star, Grahamstown, January 23 Red Queen, Mechanics', Auckland, 2 p.m. January 23 Lowland Lass, Grahamstown, January 24 Kohinoor, Coromandel, January 24 Argo, Coromandel, January 25 Cyclops. Grahamstown, January 25 Una, Shortland, January 26 Evening Star, Commercial Hotel, Shortland street, Auckland, 4 p.m. January 20 City of Boston, Grahamstown, January 26 Thames View, Mechanics', Auckland, at 3 p.m. Janu-

ary 30 Tiki, Coromandel, January SO Sailor Prince, Company's office, Fort street, Auck land. 4 p.m. January 30 Bed, White, and Blue, Grahamstown, January 30 Lion. Grahamstown, January 30 Emilr, Coromandel, January 31 American Eagle, Grahamstown, January 31 Golden Calf, Grahamstown, January 31 Middle Star, Mechanics', Auckland, 2 p.m. January

31 New Rakaia, Coromandel, February 2 Nebraska, Grahamstown, February 5 Venus, Coromandel, February C Conquering Hero, 12, Insurance Buildings, Auckland, 4 p.m. February 8 . Crown Prince, Queen's Ferry Hotel, Auckland, February 8 Golden Phoenix, Grahamstown, February 9

POST OFFICE, SHORTLAND-STREET.

Mails will Closb as Undbe : For Thames, this day, at 5.30 p.m.; and to-morrow, at 8.30 a.m. and 5.30 p.m. For Tauranga, etc., per Dauntless, this day, at Cp.m. Eor Kapanga, etc., per Royal Alfred, to-morrow, at 11.30 a.m. ; and per ChaUenger, at 0.30 p.m. For Levuka, Fiji, per Julia Price, on Wednesday,

24th instant, at 11 a.m. For RusseU, Kawakawa, etc., per Coiner&ng, on Wed nesday, 24th instant, at 3 p.m. Per ps. Nebraska, on Thursday, 25th instant, as

follow _ Por Sandwich Islands, British Columbia, United State* of America, British, Central, and South America, British and Foreign West Indies, and Continent of Europe, via London, at 10.30 a.m. For United Kingdom, via San Francisco, at 10.30 a.m.; money orders, registered letters, and newspapers, at Late letters for United States of America and United Kingdom, bearing a late fee of sixpence In addition to the postage, will be received at this office till 11 a.m., and by the Mail Agent on board the steamer up to time of sailing. S. B. Bras, Postmaster.

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

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."

MONDAY, JANUARY 22, 1872

We should be sorry to speak a word tending to bring labour and capital into collision, or to advocate the principle of " strikes" which have wrought so much mischief in the manufacturing districts of England. But there are times when the claims of humanity cannot be repressed, even though they should become allied with an objectionable system. At the pre sent hour the workmen on the recently recommenced Waikato Eailway are on strike, and the cause in the present case is such, that public sympathy must be on the side of the men. They simply ask that the working day should consist of eight hours instead of nine, and the claim is so reasonable that, so long as the men confine themselves to moral and legitimate means, they may calculate on public sympathy and sup port, and on eventual success. But they should distinctly feel that tho moment they resort to violent action, that moment will they cease to find sympathy among a law-abiding people such as the citizens of Auckland, and their proceedings will be forcibly sup pressed. There can be no doubt that eight hours of hard manual labour, are as much as the human system is capable of enduring, without injury. And it is as well that now, in tho incep tion of our great colonial public works, the question of the hours of labour should be at once solved. ''Nigger driving " does not find favour in any of the colonies, and tho eight-hour system is becoming almost everywhere estab lished. It is in the highest degree im portant, that at once the system should be accepted on our railway works. Sooner or later it must come to this, and the sooner the better, if we desire to avoid those heart-burnings and strife that otherwise will become chronic on our public works. But there is an additional reason why the hours of labour should be at once fixed. Mr Brogden's contracts are not fully ar ranged, and it is important to the satis factory arrangement of terms, that the matter should be distinctly understood. At present, as we understand, the con tractors are proceeding on the provi sional arrangement, by which they receive a percentage on the money actually expended in the construction of the works. It is therefore at present of no consequence to the contractors, whether the hours are eight hours or nine. In fact so important is it to the contractors that the hours should be at once and definitely fixed, that we Bhould not be surprised if their agents are not averse to the present strike, and have done something more than merely winking at it. But this we only say in a whisper, and would not for the world have it spoken about. However this may be, we cordially wish success to the eight hours move ment among the men. If it is to be at the cost of the country, it does not much signify ; for there is not a con stituency in New Zealand that would be in favour of " nigger driving," or would instruct its representative to throw an obstacle in the way of the eight hours movement. And as the country will not object to pay for its railways, by a fair day's wage for a fair day's work, we trust that Mr. Brogden will make all his calculations and all his terms of contract with the Go vernment, on the basis of a day of eight hours. This, we can assure him, is what it will come to; and we should regret that his firm, being strangers to the colony, should be misled by the supposition that nine hours can be compelled. But we sincerely trust that the men who have take up this cause will act with moderation and respect for law. Public sympathy will entirely depend on their demeanour. The cause of the eight hours system must and will prevail, but by violence they will only retard the boon. They should regard themselves as the up holders of a movement which they have no right to imperilby excesses. We trust, however, that Mr. Brogden and his agents will frankly and grace fully make this concession to the claims of humanity, and not inaugurate their entrance on our public works by a struggle for the establishment of "Jiigger driving" iv New Zealand;

Wo do desire to draw the very particular attention of those whom it may concern, to the following communication respecting the Mount Eden toll-gate, which we havo received from a rcspectablo citizen. If Mr. Culbraith is accustomed to cause irritation to every one that happens to cross his path, we think the Provincial Executive should see to it at the next letting of tolls. A turnpike, which is a remnant of barbarism at the best, and is disappearing from among all civilised people, need not be made additionally irksome, by being placed in the hands of a person who appears to take a pleasure in being disagree able. Wo urge our correspondent to i brin,g nis caso before tho Provincial Executive. '•' To the Edito* oi the Evening Star. Sir, I Having **cad the letter signed " Cave Canem " ;<_ "Saturday's Stab, I can also boar testimony to tho manner travellers aro used at the Mount Eden toll-gate. A short time since, a boy in my employ passed with a horse be ] longing to me through the Karangahape Eoad toll, twice tho same way in the course of an hour, but neglected to take a ticket, being well known at the different gates. Having also to pass tho Mount Eden gate the same morning, ho was stopped by Mr. Galbraith. which perhaps was just, and would not have signified much, had ho let the boy return as he went for tho ticket or the money. But he took tho boy forcibly from the horse, and detained the animal while the boy had to walk to the Newton toll-gate for his ticket, now having passed twice. Tho toll keeper at that gate gavo the boy a ticket for the amount ho had paid, namely, Gd., and with it tho boy walked back to Mount Eden to redeem the horse ; but a paper ticket wDuld not suit Mr. Galbraith, although it was signed and dated correctly. He must havo 3d. in hard cash, or the horse would be put in tho pound. So the boy had to ' raise ' tlie copper and release the horse. Since then I have been careful to provide myself witK. tho needful, and would advise others to do tho same."

We observe that Messrs. Burns and Rule have taken the premiso3 lately occupied by Messrs. Lyoll Brothers in Durham street, where they have oommenced to carry on the trade of bottled beer merchants. From their knowledge of the business thero is every reason to believe they will give satisfaction, and wo wish them success. Whitson's celebrated ales and stout will form their staple article.

We have boon shown a splendid gold Albert chain, manufactured by Mr. F. H. Lewi§6on, the well-known jeweller. Its weight is over 2 ounces, and is of cable twist pattern of a novel design. The appendages consist of a tastofully finished seal (which is made to contain a miniature), and the Masonio emblems, containing three specimens of quartz from the Caledonian, Whau, and Royal Standard gold mines. Thero is also a patent spring swivel, neatly mounted with quartz. The chain has been made for a gentleman at tho Thames, and for design, quality, and exeoution, is equal if not superior to any of Good's or any Clerkenwoll manufacturer, —to such efficiency ha 3 Mr. Lewisson brought local'jewellery manufacture.

Aquaria have for a number of years formed beautiful ornaments in the drawing-rooms cf many countries; and besides tho pleasure of watching the occupants, much information may be derived as to tho wonderful compensatory processes of nature. Wo were not aware that thero wero many in Auckland until taken to see one in the long-room at Sceats' British Hotel. This has beou constructed with much taste and ingenuity, and well deserves a visit from any one desirous of making one for him self. It should be remembered, however, that tho mere pleasing of tho eye is not the only thing to be attended to, for care and judgment must bo used in the selection of both animals and vegetable, so that tho aquarium may be self-supporting. The fullest directions are to be found in a small work, one of the series of "Enquire within for everything," which is to be had from most booksellers in town.

Although three weeks have elapsed since the commencement of the new year, wo learn that tho police constables have not yet re' ceived tlieir pay for December. This is most unjuit, and shows an infinite amount of neglect somewhere. The greater number of the men are married and havo families, and the small pay of five shillings a day is barely sufficient to provide absolute necessariei even when goods are obtained for ready money. Of courso when wages is three weoks in arrear credit has to bo obtained, and propor tionally higher rates are charged Besides this, the men have to lay themselves under obligations to tradesmen, and this, for obvious reasons, is hignly undesirable.

Wo havo received the following communi* cation respecting "mooring lights" from a correspondent, signed " Argus." We have no doubt that the Harbor-master, in so far as his power extends, will do his duty faithfully, without fear or favor:—"Sir, —l kayo be fore me a copy of the regulations for The pre vention of collisions at sea, now in force at this port, by whioh 1 observo that article 7 pro* vides that' ships, whether steam ships or sail ing ships, when at. anchor in roadsteads or fairways, shall exhibit where it can best be. seen, but at a height not exceeding 20 feet above the hull, a whito light in a globular lantern of eight inches in diametor, and so constructed as to Bhow a clear uniform and unbroken light visible all around the horison, and at a distance of at least one mile, from sun set to sunrise.' No exemption from this rule is made for men-of-war, yet last evening long after dusk, while the various vessels iv harbor had their lights suspended from their rigging, no light whatever was visible from H.M.S, " Blanche" although lying in the fairway. I can understand Her Majesty's vessels being exempt from port charges, or harbor dues, but 1 have yet to learn that they are justified in risking injury to life or property while the precautions are so simple. We shall see whether tho Harbor-master will fail in his duty in taking steps to punish the offender on this occasion, when he is so zealous in taking proceed-1 ings against poor coasting masters for cases of similar neglect.

We hoar that a race will take place this evening at half-past six o'clock, in the Albort Barracks, between two late members of tho A. R. C, for the sum of £5,

When the Parnell Highway Board com pleted the cutting down of part of the hill and | the formation of the new culvert by the rail way viaduct, they evidently considered they had done sufficient to obtain them a niche in the temple of fame, for they immediately stopped ail further proceedings ; and although some months have elapsed since that stupendous work was finished, the summer has become far advanced, and still the main road remains in a disgraceful and dangerous state. Not only is it full of holes which render driving on it far from pleasant, but almost through its entire length it is covered with loose blocks of road metal which only require raking into the holes to put the thoroughfare into decently good order. We trust the Board will see to the matter.

Wo are exceedingly pleased to see that our invitation contained in Saturday's Stab, rg^ specting the free gift of water during the 1 drought has been kindly responded to. As will be seen from a notice over our leader, Mr; Clare, the boat builder, of Fort street, has kindly offered the use of a fine well which he has in Freeman's Bay, to all his neighbors who may be in want of water. We sincerely thank Mr. Claro for being tho firßt to exhibit this generous and neighbourly feeling. As wo stated before we shall most willingly give a standing advertisement during the continuance of the drought to all who will follow Mr. Clares' generous example.

In the Supreme Court the case of Kelly v. Brown has for the last two d*ys occupied the attention of the Judge and a common jury. The cause wai brought for recovery of damages allegd to have been sustained by plaintiff on account of tho loss of a publican's license for the Hibei-nia Hotel. A great mass of evidence hos beon taken, and the case was far from being concluded when wo went to press,

The "usual fortnightly meeting of the Borough Council was held this afternoon. All tho members wero present, and a great amount of correspondence was read, as well as the reports of various committcos. A good deal of discussion took place on somo of the roports ; but, up to the timo of our going to press, tho all-absorbing question of water supply had not boen ontered upon.

Wo have beon informed that proceedings havo been taken in connection with a case of alleged false imprisonment, in which a citizen was arrested on Friday night by the police, and lodged in tho lock-up on a chargo of drunkenness. Whether tho arrest was mado in error, or from belief that it was a real case of inebriety, we are informed that evidence is about to be adduced that the arrest was uncalled for.

The annual swimming and diving matches at the Salt Water Baths, took place on Satur day. The attendance was not so numerous as last yoar, but tho competition was keener, and the interest deeper in the events. Thero were seven races in all.

Gold is reported to have been discovered at Whangarei, a specimen wa3 brought up to Auckland for analysis. It is roported to run eight ounces to the ton.

The subscribers of the Auckland Dispensary will hold their 'annual meoting to-morrow afternoon, at 5 o'clock, in tho Mechanics' Institute.

The annual meeting of the Auckland Sunday School Union will bo held to-morrow eveningj at half-past six, at the Young Men's Christian Association Rooms.

It is very desirable that tho parishioners of St. Paul's should not forget that tounerrow evening the annual meeting will be held in the schooKroom. Besides tho appointment of wardens and vestrymen, some very important business will be brought before the meeting.

The regular monthly meeting of Lodge St. Andrew's will be held at half-past seven o'clock at the Lodge-room Star Hotol.

Two attempts have been made at incen* diarism at Wellington lately.

We observe by advertisements that Mr. R. W Dyson, so long and farourably known in the drapery trade, is about to relinquish tho business, and conse quent upon the expiration of his lease will, for the remainder of term, hold an unusually cheap sale, and solicits an early call to secure bargains : [Advs.]

To any one who will show a larger stock of Auck land-made Quartz, Greenstone, and Mosaic Jewellery, within six months, I will give a rewardof .fiftypounds. I also challenge Now Zealand for style and beauty. Two thousand pound worth of Colonial-made Jewellery always on hand.—F. H. Lewisson, Qneen street. — [Apvt.]

SPECIAL TELEGRAMS.

THE CALEDONIAN.—MINE MANAGER'S REPORT.

The following is a copy of a telegram received from the Mine Manager:— " January 22, 9.50 a.m. "Two cwt. of specimens taken out this morning. No change since Satur day.

" S. E. Richards."

(from our own correspondent.)

Queen of Beauty Crushing.

Moanatairi Betorting.

Naval Brigade Crew for the Regatta.

G-eahamstoww, 3 p.m. The Queen .of "Beauty have lodged 1430z5. 7dwts., the result of a fort night's crushing. Moanatairi have 5330z5. melted gold. Caledonian sent up 2cwt. specimens last night. The Black Angel hav<a taken out a few specimens. The Naval Brigade will send up a powerful crew to compete with the Regatta Crew next Monday. It con-, gists of Messrs. Dalton, Q-oldsworthy, Blair, and Davis,

POLICE COURT.

THIS DAY. Before H. H. Turton, and T. B. Gillies, Esqa., J.Ps. DKUNKENNESS: A man was fined 5s and costs for having been drunk; one was sentenced to 48 hours' hard labor, for repeating the offence three times within three months ; and two men were fined 20s and costs for having been drunk and disorderly. OBSCENE LANGUGAGE; Jeffery Smith, alias John Smith or Smyth pleaded guilty to making use of profane, indecent, and obscene language, within the hearing of persons, passing in a public place, to wit, Wellesley street. Fined 40s and costs. ALLEGED LARCENY. John Mullaly appeared in answer to a snmmons charging him with stealing -Ctfiree loads of manure, value 7s 6d, at N£.-«narlr*t f on the 27th November last, the property of Richard Sandall. Mr Joy for the defendant, pleaded not Mr Beveridge prosecuted on behalf of Mr Brookfield. , Richard Sandall deposed to having had some manure placed in a paddock at New market, and to having missed a quantity of it in November last, which he dis covered lying in Mullaly's paddock, but was unable to find out until now wW **-ad removed the samo. He had givei_ o permission at the time to carry it away. ' To Mr Joy: A notice to defendant to remove his pigs was given in June last, and not in November. There is a case pending at the Eesident Magistrate's Court between Mullaly and himself, and he might have agreed to settle this matter if that case was withdrawn. The manure was carted to his paddock in the first instance by Rcdshaw. Had not Redshaw here to-day. Richard Rodney, who had a delicacy about giving his evidence without his expenses, which were handed to him. He deposed to having been in Mullaly's em ploy for some years and to having carted the manure away at his instructions, and depositing it in Mullaly's paddock. _ Mul laly told him he had received notice to remove everything off the paddock. Had been in Mullaly's company since last Court day drinking with him. Summons dismissed. PBOVOKING LANGUAGE.

James Mills, alias Hardgoovo was charged by Sarah Crockett with using in sulting and provoking language towards her on the 4th inst.

Mr Joy appeared for the complainant; Mr Beveridge for defendant. A cross summons had been taken out.

Bound over in £20, and two securities of £10, to keep the peace for throe months. Cross summons withdrawn.

DISTRICT COURT.

THIS DAY,

Before Thomas Beckham, Esquire, District Court Judge. JUDGMENTS FOR PLAINTIFFS. Coleman v Edger, £37 14s Od ; Don nelly v Pemberton, £35 19s 3d, and costs ; Brighton GMC, v Richards, £32, with costs. DEFENDED CASES. Hamilton v Westlake* —Mr Hesketh for defendant; and Mr J Russell for plaintiff. This was an action for breach of war ranty on the sale of a horse, which had been certified as sound.

John Hamilton deposed that he had paid £27 10s on condition that if the horse proved to be " sound and staunch," defendant would cither take it back, or pay £5. After a short trial, he turned out the horse for three days. He was then re-shod. When witness saw him, two days afterwards, he was quite lame. On the second morning after, he appeared well again, but after taking an empty dray four or fire times, he again became lame. Defendant refused to take him back, and witness then put him into defendant's stable.

In cross-examination witness said he did not notice any lameness until after he had been shod.

Further evidence was received. Coun sel addressed the Court, and the plaintiff was ultimately nonsuited.

AUCKLAND AND WAIKATO RAILWAY.

STRIKE 01^^ WORKMEN. On Saturday a^Hn Mr Hope, the ganger of the men Shiployed on the Wai kato Railway, informed the employees that they would be required to work until five o'clock on that day. This they declined to accede to ; and, on the clock striking four, knocked off work. This morning the following notice was issued to the workmen, whereupon the men refused to proceed:—

Notice.—All men accepting employment, engage to work, nine hours for every week day, with the exception of every second Saturday, when the work will terminate at 4 p.m. Pay ment for wages will be made every four weeks, but money may be paid on account two weeks before the general pay day. Tho pay sheet will be made up to Thursday night, being two days preceding the monthly pay day.

At a meeting of the workmen, held subsequently, it was unanimously resolved that " the workmen are willing to work overtime, but refuse to work nine hours a day, it being contrary to the established usages of the colony."

The works are consequently at a stand still.

DIORAMA OF THE FRANCO-PRUS SIAN WAR.

We have been favored with a private ex hibition of Hartman's Diorama of the Franco-Prussian War. It consists of a series of dissolving views beautifully ex ecuted and well worth seeing. The war being so fresh in the reader's mind attaches an interest impossible to restrain. We are assured that the exhibition will be accompanied by a highly intelligent lecturer, who will dilate upon the scenes as they appear before the audience, and will give a lucid and graphic description of the progress of the encounter between two of the most powerful nations in the world, commencing at .the battle of Saar bruck, to the final surrender of Paris to the German forces. Amongst tli9 views most worthy of notice we may mention

Saarbruck, Woerth, Sedan, the French leaving Metz by Moonlight, Charge of Prussian Cavalry, Bringing up the Cruns, Uhlans capturing a Balloon, four Lancers leaving Nancy with despatches, only one of whom succeeded in gaining the French lines alive. The diorama will be exhioited at the City Hall on Saturday evening, and will prove a source of interest to many, old and young, it being both amusing and instructive.

PRINCE OF WALES THEATRE.

On Saturday evening Mr Tavares appeared for tho last time before an Auckland audience, and played Macbeth. The character is one which should only be approached by an actor of the highest nowers. In inferior hands it loses all its interest and meaning. Mr Tavares has formed the truest conceptions ot the character, and his Macbeth _is a really magnificent impersonation, in every re spect worthy of his fame, The unhappy Lady Macbeth was ably personated by Mrs Walter Hill-this lady s happiest effort being her somnambulisticrevealment of Duncan's murder. The rest of the characters were well sustained — the witches' chorus being very good, me execution of the music was also good. To-night, Signor Donato, the one-legged dancer, will make his debut at this theatre. MrHoskinsand Miss Colville will also appear: Mr Tavares opens at the Thames, where it is hoped his fine talent will meet with the appreciation it deserves.

THE VOLUNTEER CHRONICLE.

No 1 Compp*fr Naval Volunteers paraded this morning at half-past 5, for drill at Fort Britomart. The Auckland College Cadets will meet for drill at half-past 0 this evening, in the Albert Barracks. Wo understand that J.M. Shera, Esq., has resigned his post as Captain of the Auckland Troop of Cavalry Volunteers. The Hobson Company Auckland Rifle Volunteers assembled in Albert Barracks on Saturday evening for drill. A full parade of the members of No 1 Company Naval Volunteers, is called for to-morrow morning at half-past 5, at Fort Britomart. , A number of the Cadets belonging to Nos 1 and 2 Company Naval Volunteers, paid a visit yesterday to H.M.S. Blanche. They were under the charge of Sub- Lieutenant Wells, and were shewn over the vessel by the officers. On their de parture they were presented with anumber of lanyards on which to sling their knives. Three officers of the Waikato Rifle Volunteers have challenged any three officers of Volunteer corps in Auckland, to fire a friendly match during next month.

ALBURNIA.

To tho Editor of the Evening Star. Sir,—This day's Herald informs us that the Alburni_gfcmalgam yielded splendidly 72 tons, giving 183} ozs. of gold. This lot is only a fair specimen of upwards of 300 tons now lying ready for crushing. If such be the case, and I have no doubt it is, the whole quantity will give about 1,300 ozs., which would be worth £4,000. Can the directors under such circum stances call up all or any of the unpaid capital, while they have that and the large quantity of gold taken from the mine since last June to pay the debt of the company ? I am, &c, An " Unfortunate Victim."

WATER SUPPLY.

To the Editor of the Evening Star. Sir, —Observing by this day's Cross that the Provincial authorities have not made much iprogress in obtaining a supply of water from the Domain, I beg to inform you that within one week I have got loft, in a 4ft. 6in. well at 47ft. for the Crown Brewery, Wellesley street—a splendid spring of water. I also wish to inform you that I can find 6,000 gallons per day in the neighbourhood of Queen street in as short a time. Yours, &c, Abel Fletcher.

MEDICAL PRACTITIONER.

To the Editor of the Evening- Stae. Sir, —I do not think " Pharmaceutist" is right in his premises, as, in the so-called apology ho refers to, 1 fail to see it ac knowledged that midwives are " members of th© medical profession." Nunc Nunc.

THE SHARE MARKET.

j. m. lennox's report.

There was a fair amount of business done in the share market this morning. My sales comprise Caledonian, £34, £31; Thames, £8 10s. ; Tookey, £15 j Tokatea, £4 2s. 6d. Closing sellers —Caledonian, £32 ; Thames, £8 10s ; Tookey, £15 ; Tokatea, £4 2s. 6d ; Bismarck, 12s. Buyers—Caledonian, £30 ; Thames, £8.

THE EVENING STAR, MONDAY JANUARY 22, 1.872

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NOTICE. KJ YATES begs to inform the residents • of Parnell and the public gonerally, that after tho lßt day of January, 1872, the business now being carrried on by Mr Thomas Waters will be taken by him, when he trusts that by strict attention to business, keeping goods of tho very best quality, and selling at a reasonable profit, to merit the same support as his predecessor. IN retiring from the business which he has carried on successfully for so many years, the undersigned begs to return his sincere thanks to all those who have honored him with their patronage, and hopes that the same liberal support will be given to his successor (Me B' J Yates), whose long experience in the Grocery trade will enable him to give the fullest satisfaction to all who may become customers of his. THOMAS WATERS. *VT O W READY, THE FIRST MONTHLY NUMBER OF THE NEW ZEALAND " PRESBYTERIAN MAGAZINE," Subscription: 6s per annum. Published by E. Waytb, Queen-strbbt. J CATER (late Crombie's), ROYAL • PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERY, Queen- Btreet, Auckland, has much pleasure in in forming his friends and the public generally that he has purchased the Photographic Business so long carried on by Mr Crombie; and having scoured the services of Mr Crombie's late Manager, he feels warranted in stating that they will receive every civilty 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. also wishes to inform the Ladies that arrangements are being made for taking instantaneous Portraits of Children, -



HANDSOMELY BOUND BOOKS •FOE CHRISTMAS PRESENTS, AT E. W A XT E ' S AUCKLAND LIBRARY, 100, Queen street. A liberal discount to tho trade and schools. IMPORTANT NOTICE. THE most inveterate case of Diarrhoea, Dysentery, English and Asiatic Cholera, may be speedily cured by using De. Coffin's botanic remedy, the Anti*cholebaPowdeks, as prepared and sold by H. BRITTAIN, Chemist and Medical Herbalist, 65, Victoria street, corner of Chapel street, Auckland. WATER FREE ! ,' r ~ TTTE are requested to annr jtmco Mb. * * Claee, Ireland *diveet /rma Place, Freeman's Bay, willing- 'pj. 0 ff e ~« tho gratuitous use of his well./^* t |j oge water, but not to sell. **"



WANTED, a Strong Boy for a Butcher shop. Also a Nurse Girl.—Apply office of this paper. THE ORIGINAL DONATO, from Covent Garden and all the Principal Theatres of the World, TO-NIGHT. ANTED, a Lad.—Apply at Jones and Tombs, Printers, Wellesley street. WANTED, a Servant Girl, in a quiet | fanily.—Apply to Mrs. Lilly, Napier street, near Franklyn street, Freeman's Bay. ANTED, a respectable Nurse Girl immediately. —Apply to Mrs. Fowler, opposite Army and Navy Hotel. WANTED, a strong active Woman as General Servant.—Apply to C. Dundass, United States Dining Rooms, Queen street. References required. WANTED, a Genoral Female Servant Apply at the Captain Cook Hotel, Kyber Pass Road. ANTED, a General Servant.—For addres, apply to M. Niccol, Custom house street. LOST, from the Auckland Hotel, a Magpie. Anyone returning the same will be rewarded. MORTON TAVARES. LOST,— A MAGPIE on SaturdaTTa^t. Reward at Campion's Hotel. FOUND, a Log, off St. George's Bay.—The ... owner can have the same by applying to Mr. Foreman and paying oxpenses.'



DONATO, the Wonderful One-Legged Dancer, will appearTO»NIGHT. HOP TO LET in Victoria street, lately occupied by H. S. Olding, Basket-maker. Apply to Mr. Cook, Workshop, Victoria street. ■ BOARD AND RESIDENCE,—For a limited number of Gentlemen, in a private family, in one of the most rotired. spots in the city, in the vicinity of Upper Queen street, 5 minutes walk from the Banks. For card of address apply at Office of this paper. O~N AT O T O-NIGHT.. Donato To« Night. Donato To»Night Donato To>Night. ■RANK OF TOKATEA~OdLD MINING COMPANY (REGISTERED). AT a Meeting of Directors held this day, all shares on which calls remain due after Saturday, 27th inst. were ordered to be advertised for forfeiture with expenses. A. D. McTAVISH, Manager. THOSE Old Favourites Mr. HOSKINS and Miss COLVILLE, TO»NIGHT, TO»NIGHT. JL © >& THE Regular Monthly MEETING of Lodge St Andrew will be held in the Lodge Eoom, Star Hotel, Albert street, THIS (Mon day) EVENING, the 22nd inst., at 7.30 o'clock. By order of the R.W.M. ottitt JOHN MARSHALL, Secretary. January 22, 1872. ERNDALE> FRO M LIVER POOL ■'.AAvEs^* The above Vessel will enter at the Customs THIS (Monday) MORNING. Consignees are requested to pass entries, pay freight, and take delivery of goods in terras of bills of lading. ~,,., -~ Goods impeding the ship s discharge will be landed and stored at consignees' risk and expense. Bills of lading to order must be presented at the office of the undersigned for endorse meat' OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents.



WEDNESDAY, JANUAEY 21. THE subscriber will sell by auction, at his Mart, on Wednesday, January 24, at 11 o'clock, 100 bags Sydney Maize 2 tons Wanganui Hams and Bacon 20 Cheese 1 cask Pork 10 bags Onions 1 cask Honey. LEVI W. EATON, Auctioneer. WEDNESDAY, JANUAEY 24. 1000 TONS OF AURIFEROUS QUARTZ TAILINGS CBUSHED FROM THE CALEDONIAN GOLD MINING COMPANY'S MINE. AVERAGE YIELD FROM QUARTZ CRUSHED, 9ozs. TO THE TON. The 1000 tons are now Stacked close to the Prince Alfred Battery and Messrs Raithby, Muir & Co.'s Tailing's Plant. THE PARCEL WILL BE SUBDIVIDED INTO THREE LOTS. Applications for One Ton Trial Parcels (at Auction Rates) can be procured from Mr. ) .D. J. O'Keeffe, Auctioneer, Exchange Buildings. D. J. O'KEEFFE | I AS tho honor to announce that be ha 3 been favored with instructions from Captain Richards, Manager of tho Caledonian Mine, to sell by auction, on WEDNESDAY, 24th JANUARY, 1872, At 12 o'Clock, . At the Prince Alfred Battery, Grahamstown, 1000 TONS OP AURIFER OUS QUARTZ TAILINGS The result of Quartz crushed from $ie Com* pany's Mine. % ftAf Further particulars in future Advertisement i Terms Liberal. D. J. O'KEEFFE, Auctioneer,