SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

PORT OF AUCKLAND.

SUNSET : This evening, 5.50. HIGH WATER: This afternoon, 0.47.

STEAMER TO THE THAMES.

Lady Bowen, midnight

ARRIVALS.

Lady Emma, barque, Shimming, from Adelaide Saucy '.jflis. schooner, from Napier.

DEPARTURES.

Cornerang, p.s., C'hrisp, for Nor them ports. Ivanhoe, schooner, McGregor, for Mongonui. St. Kilda, S.S., for Wanganui.

IMPORTS.

Per Lady Emma, barque, from Adelaide :—BOO bags flour, IS2O bags wheat, 10 bags wheat, 11 bags almonds, consigned to order. —E>. H. Mackenzie, agent.

The fine ship Cadnceus is fast filling up her home ward cargo, and will take her departure at an early date. Tier passenger accommodation is excellent, and far above the average: Several berths have already been taken, but she has still a few vacancies in the cabin, and room for a limited number ot steerage passengers. Captain and .Mrs. Roberts are well known for their kindness and attention to voyagetira, As an instance of the rising importance of Coro mandsl may be noticed the quantity of goods to be seen on the wharf daily for shipment by the steamers for that township. The Australia, brig, is alongside the wharf cliscliarg- Ing her cargo. The Ka Moi, barque, having finished her loading for London will haul into the stream to-day and take her departure to-morrow morning, the wind being favorable. This fine vessel has been loaded with great dispatch, and from her well-known sailing capabilities a speedy passage home may be expected. The barque Lady Emma arrived in harbour this morning from Adelaide with a cargo of wheat and flour. Captain J. Shimmins reports leaving Adelaide on the 24th nit. On the 20th passed through Back Stairs passage. Experienced S. E. winds with moderate breezes. Passed through Bass's Straits on Wednesday, 3rd instant, and made the Three Kings on 13th instant, at 11 p.m. Light S.W- winds down coast. Passed Cape Brett at S p. m. on Sunday ; anchored off the North Head at 1.30 a.m. this morning,and arrived in harbour as above. We are informed by the agents of the C'aducens that they have made arrangements to take a few more steerage passengers. It will be very necessary to book at once as the space is limited. The schooner Ariel lias cleared outwards for Eussell in ballast.

The schooner Na Xoba has entered outwards for Levuka.

The baaqne Ka Moi i 3 in process of clearing for London.

The barque Lady Emma has entered at the Customs from Adelaide.

R?The schooner Prima Donna has cleared for Levuka with a general cargo. The s.s. Hero may be expected to arrive to-morrow or nest day.

POST OFFICE, SHORTLAND-STREET.

Mails wnx Ci.ort; as ITn'rer For Thames, this day, at 5.30 p.m. ; and to-morrow, 10.30 a.m. and 5.30 p.m. For Kapanga, per Royal Alfred, to-morrow, at 10.30 a.m. For Taranaki. "Wanganui, and Southern provinces, per Gc-Ahead, to-morrow. 17th inst., at 10 a.m. For Fiji, per Na >Toba, to-morrow, at 11 a.m. Per p.s. N"evada, on Friday, l!)th inst., as follows— For Sandwich Islands, British Columbia, United States of America, British, Central, and South America, British and Foreign West Indies, and Con tinent of Europe via England at -1 p.m. For United Kingdom, via San Francisco, at 4 p.m. For money orders, registered letters, and newspapevs, at 4p.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 here till 4.30 a.m. ,and by the mail agent on board the steamer up to time of sail ing. S. B. Bisa, Postmaster.

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

TUESDAY, APRIL 16, 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 dc."

Although proceedings have been a good deal hushed, it has been generally known that steps were being taken towards calling on one of oar City Councillors to show cause why he should not vacate his seat, on account of disqualification. The taking of steps for the purpose of unseating a fellow Councillor must be a very invidious and unpleasant task, for the mover is sure to be charged with being actuated solely by hatred, malice, and all Tin charitableness. This is so much the custom in Auckland, that any person intending to set himself to the rectifi cation of abuses, must make up his mind to believe that he is actuated by personal vindictive feelings. Having once persuaded himself that vindictive ness and general bad-heartodness are his only motives for disturbing stagnant waters, he will be saved the trouble of clearing himself fromthe charges and in sinuations that are sure to be thrown at him. One might have si-pposed that some regard to the fitness of things would prompt a man, if holding a public position wrongfully, to grace fully retire without being pushed out of it ; but there are those to whom honor, and position, and influence are so dear that they will cling to them at any cost. We do not say that Mr. Councillor Smart has not been a useful member of the City Council, but if, as is charged, he has not pro perty in the city worth the minimum value of £25 per arnum, what on earth we ask can be his motive for desiring to sit in the City Council ? If, as we are credibly informed, his only rateable property within the limits of the city consists of a small cottage in High street assessed at £15 a year, the right expenditure of his seven and sixpence per annum can surely not^ be sufficient to warrant him in spending his valuable time at the board of the City Council; and really, if seven shillings and sixpence per annum be all the amount in which the City Treasury is indebted to Mr. Smart, he has purchased the honor at a very small expenditure. In all this we assume that, as alleged, Mr. Smart is only a city rate payer to this extent; of course if he has a larger amount of rateable pro perty within the precincts of the city, nobody can interfere with his seat, and we presume nobody will want to ; but if he is disqualified by reason of the want of the minimum amount of rate able property as specified in the Act of constitution, the pains and penalties, if not the sense of what is becoming should deter him from continuing to join in the deliberations of the Council. We do not say that the holder of the largest pos sessions in the city should there fore be the best Councillor; but the Legislature has wisely fixed that a man should have a stake in the city, to a certain limited extent at least, before he should be regarded as fitted to be entrusted with the administra tion of the City's interest. Mr. Councillor Smart we have no doubt is admirably qualified, both by in terests and feelings, for developing the interests of Parnell where he resides, and we presume has, his principal property ; but it is mani festly unseemly that he should occupy the position of Councillor for the City of Auckland, and assist in the spend ing of £20,000 if in contravention of the Act he does not contribute even one penny three farthings per week to the Treasury, much less the minimum threepence prescribed by the Act. "We are really surprised that Mr. Smart should require to be told that this is unseemly, and we trust that a quiet hint will be kindly taken, and that he will retire and save the Coun cil and the citizens from the necessity of stronger measures. The subject was yesterday brought up in the City Council, and we are invited to believe that it has been effectually disposed of, A question was asked, as to whether Mr. Smart was qualified to sit at that table; and the answer of the Town Clerk was, that according to the assessment list he was. This appears to have satisfied the enquirer, and the happy family that meets in Canada Buildings being ap parently in its happiest mood, mutual bows and courtesies brought the un pleasant subject to a smiling close. But if our worthy Councillors think that people are to be blinded by this little farcical performance they are counting upon an amount of verdancy that does not characterise the people of Auckland, and we resent as an insult this insinua tion of gullibility. Mr, Smart is not qualified, and that the Council knows full well. The assessment list has been tampered with, and we

demand an explanation. In order to I afford an opportunity for having the case explicitly laid before the public, we ask his "Worship the JMayor, the Town Clerk, the Eate Collector or the Council, has not the Eate Eoll been altered during the last six or seven months, the name of the Bank of New South "Wales erased, and that of Mr. Smart substituted ? Does Mr. Smart pay rates for the building occupied by the Bank of New South Wales, and is it by right of property (or by what other right) that he is regarded as a ratepayer for that holding ? Has not the Bank of New South Wales always paid the rates for that property ? "Did that institution not pay the last rates ? Did the manager of that Bank not insist on voting at the last election, and was he not allowed to vote on this qualification ? If so by what autho rity has the right been taken away, and on what grounds of law, equity, or anything else, has it been conferred on Mr. Smart ? Is he proprietor ? Is be lessee? Is he even trustee? or have the authorities of this city will fully connived at a false and pro tended qualification in direct defiance of their Act of constitution ? We have often spoken latterly of the Council as having become respectable. We ask the Council or its officers to answer, not to the Evening Star, bufc to the public, what is this that they have attempted to do ?

The inquest held yesterday afternoon at the Clanricarde hotel, on the boiy of Abel Golds worthy, resulted in a verdict being returned that death had boen cau3Bd by disease of the heart. The deceased was buried this afternoon, a large number of members of the 1.0.0. F. following his re mains to the grave. The retui'n of sick treated at the Provincial Hosp-tal during the week ending Saturday, April 13, 1872: —Remained last return, 70 ; admitted since, 7 ; discharged, f> ; died 2 ; remaining, 69 ; males, 61 ; females, 8; Arrangement of cases. —Fever, (typhoid) con valescent, 2 ; cancer 2 ; scrofula, 2 ; syphilis, 2 ; phthisis, 8 ; rheumatism, 13 ; paralysis, 5 ; epilepsy, 2 ; amaurosis, 1 ; bronchitis, 3 ; pneumonia, 3 ; heurt disease, 2 ; aneurism, 1 ; diarrhcen, 1 ; dyaurb, 1; fistula, 2 ; hydrocele, 1 ; caries and necrosis, 4 ; fracture, 1 ; abscess and ulcer, 6 ; wounds, &0., 5 ; cutaneous, 1 ; debility, 1. Two men died during the week, one of serious apoplexy and one of phthiais. To the present dato -i 7 children and others ha 3 been vaccinated, and lymph has been sup plied to 16 medical practitionei'3 and others on application. Thanks are returned to Mrs. Leaning for a supply of old linen. As we go to presß the funeral of the young man, Abel Goldsworthy, who died suddenly on Sunday, is passing. It i» the largest funeral that has taken place for a considerable time. Notice is given that the auctioneers' ];cen3e3 expired on the 14th inst.

Tenders are required for building a dry scoria wall and brick culvert in Hobson's bay.

Tenders aro required for the construction of 80 chains of tramway at Kennedy1! bay.

Tenders are required for the purchase of the stock in the estate of John Wormall, clothier, Grahamstown.

We have besa requested to state on the very best authority that six persons have not left the new Fire Brigade as 3tated in oa issue of yesterday ; only one person having withdrawn by direction of his employer, who required bis services. It is only fair to Mr. Matthews also to state that we are assured that he is giving very great satisfaction in the training of the Brigade.

SUPREME COURT.

THIS DAY

SITTINGS I3T STISI PRICS

Before His Honor Sir George A. Arnoy, Chief

Justice,

The Court continued its sittings this morn ing in its civil jurisdiction.

HEAD V. HOBSFALL,

This case was resumed. It had been before the court up till the adjournment yesterday, all the witnesses being examined. To-day Mr. MacCormick addressed tho jury for the defence, followed by Mr. Whitaker ia support of the present action. During the addresses of counsel points of law cropped up at each turn, which were argued and afterwards determinad by his Honor.

His Honor summed up, directing the gentle men of the jury on the legal bearings of the issues which had been placed before them. When concluding, the Chief Justice gave ex pression to a sentiment which must have been shared by all disinterested parties present, namely that it was a pity a misunder standing should ever have arisen between the plaintiff and defendant; or that, having arisen, they should have resorted to litigation at all.

The jury retired at 2.15., and returned at quarter to 4 o'clock, giving a verdict on each of the five issues, the amount of damage awarded being £10.

The Court was then adjourned till Monday next, at 10 o'clock.

POLICE COURT.

THIS DAY

Before Thomas Beckham, E«q., R.M. DBrjjrKENITESS. A. man charged with, drunkenness for feited his bail. VAGBANCY. Jane Kelly, an old woman, wag, charged ■with being a rogue and a vagabond and a common prostitute, and behaving in a riotous manner in a public street, and with having been previously convicted as an idle and disorderly character. The offence was proved, and a mass of previous convictions handed in against her. The prisoner urgently and strongly protested her innocence, weeping bitterly while in the dock. The Court sentenced her to be imprisoned in the common gaol of Auckland for a term of six months, and to be kept to hard labour. OTJB OITT AEAB3. Luke Macdonald, a lad aged 13, and Wm. Howley, a boy 11 yeara old, were charged with having no lawful means of support. Hit Worship wished to know what was the u«e of sending these boys to gaol. His opinion wag that the whole administration of justice was paralyzed by the want of a criminal re formatory for boys of this description. The act of sending them to gaol to herd with the worst of criminals would be to make them far worse. There was a great responsibility some where, although it was not for him to say where. He could sympathiae with the police in their endeavouri to ameliorate the evil, but

it was of no use. If these boys are convicted it will be utter ruin to them. Should they be discharged have they anywhere to go to ? Prisoner : No. His Worship: The police must do thoir duty, and if these boya are made worso by being sent to gaol the responsibility will not rest with the police. Detective Jeffrey proved that the lads had no home, and usually alept underneath houses, and wherever they could, find shelter. His "Worship sentenced them to puson for seven days in the hope that some steps would be taken to provide for this class of boys in future. He hoped, however, that the go vernor of the gaol would do his best to keep them separate from the other prisoners. Inspector Broham promised to convey his Worship's wish to Captain Eyre. George Price, another small boy, was charged with stealing the sum of £1 17s. from the dwelling of Mrs. Hutley yesterday, and pleaded not guilty. On the application of the Inspector of Police the boy waa remanded until to-morrow, to enable tha police to apprehend his accomplice. I EOIXICKISTG RAMS. j Henry Adage, John Griffiths, John Murray, I and Patrick Holland, four young men, were } charged with wilfully breaking five panes of glass, valued at 4s. 6d., the property of Mary Ann Yeoman, Grey street. From the evidence of Mrs. Yeoman three of the prisoners appeared to have forced their way into her house at night through the window, and while her husband had gone for a policeman beat her about the face. One of them smashed five panes of glass. She identified all of the prisoners but one. A witness named Margaret Cushrnan iden tified all the prisoners as coming out of the entry of prosccutrix's house. Sergeant Walker proved apprehending the prisoners. Hi 3 Worship was determined to put a stop to this system of terrifying the neighbour hood at nights. He should sentence them all to the highest sentence in his power —the payment of a fine and for the damage done. The sentence on each of them would be two months' imprisonment with hard labour. THE MT7P.DEHOTJB ASSAULT AT EIVERHEAD. Peter Langton waa brought up, on remand, oharged with violently assaulting Fenton Delaney, at Eiverhead. On the application of Mr. Broham the case was further remandad for one week.

This concluded the business

YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN AS SOCIATION.

We hare been at the pains to make some enquiries respecting the position and work of this excellent and deserving in stitution, and it affords us much pleasure to direct the attention of the public to one local institution that can be truthfully described as fulfilling in an eminent degree the functions for which it was intended. Considerable change has recently taken place in its management, all tending to make it more catholic, and to increase its efficiency. A committee has now been appointed, consisting of five representatives of the Church of England, four of the Presbyterian Church, three of the Congregational Church, three of the Baptist Church, two of the Primitive Methodists, one of the Rev. Mr. Edger's congregation, and one of the Christian Brethren. It will be seen, therefore, that the institution belongs alike to all the Protestant denominations, and cannot fail in promoting a spirit of union and harmony among the various churches. The reading-room of this Insti tution is one its most interesting features, and on its tables, or about to be placed there are the following reviews, &o.: —

Reuieics. — " London Quarterly, " "Quarterly," (ordered), "Edinburgh" (ordered) "Bibliotheca Sacra," "British and Foreign Evangelical," " Fortnightly," " Contemporary." Magazines. — " Blackwood" (ordered), "Cornhill," "All the Year Bound," " Harper's Monthly," " Atlantic Monthly," " American Electic," " Leisure Hour," " Chambers' Journal," " Good Words."

Ecclesiastical Magazines and Journals.- Colonial: " Church News," " Presbyterian Magazine," " Watchtower," " New Zea land Wesleyan," " Christian Times," " Truth and Progress," " Universal Israe lite." Foreign : " Eecord," " Beformed Presbyterian," "Watchman,"" Methodist Recorder," " Freeman," " Primitive Methodist Eecorder," " Ecclesiastical Observer," " Christian World," " Sword and Trowel," " Bulwark," " Jewish Chronicle," " Jewish Eecord."

Journals. —" Illustrated News," "Frank Leslie's Pictorial," " Graphic," " Punch," " Saturday Eeview," " Public Opinion," " News of the World," " Daily Telegraph.' " Builder" (ordered), " Scientific Ameri can," " Home News," " European Mail," " Alliance News," " Australasian," various Colonial, Provincial, and all the local papers. Chess, Sec.

We are glad to notice in the above-named list of journals on the table the represen tative organs of our Hebrew fellow citizens. The liberality of sentiment exhibited towards, and support of, insti tutions beyond the boundary of their own faith, has ever been a distinguishing characteristic of that body, in this com munity. In the early days of the Society's labors, in Durham-street, it was frequently indebted to the kindness of David Nathan, Esq. (now absent in Eng land), who regularly contributed an ably written and well-conducted journal—the " Jewish Chronicle ;" and to Mr, Nathan, jun., the Society is under obligation for a renewal of the courtesy. To his Worship the Mayor (P. A. Phillips, Esq.,) who has also taken considerable interest in the re-organization of the Society as a public inttitution, the Society is equally in debted.

For the library therehave just been pur chased 80 volumes by a special subscription and on Thursday last there were added 50 volumes more, purchased from ordinary revenue, besides 20 volumes received in donations, so that to the library there have been added 150 volumes since the first of the present quarter, and another special effort has been initiated by one of the officers of the institutioa to place by sub scription 100 additional volumes in the library during the present month; for so far the project has been progressing1 most satisfactorily. At present the number of books in the library is between 1,600 and 1,700, and as an evidence of the vitality of the institution we may add that 90 new subscribers have been added since the beginning of the present quarter. There is a new catalogue in coarse of prepara tion, but to prevent inconvenience to subscribers through stopping the issue of books it is being extended

over April and May. In June another lot of books will be purchased in time for the new catalogue, which will be in the hands of the printers sufficiently early to be ready for issue on the commencement of the new quarter in July. As an evi dence of the thoughtfulness devoted by the management to the interests of the institution, tea and coffee are provided every evening, at the lowest possible charge, on application to the Librarian. Besides its own proper work this Associa tion shelters under its roof a large number of institutions all engaged in more or less of useful work. In the rooms of the Association are the head quarters of the Sunday School Union, whose agency both in magnitude and usefulness is increasing every year ; the Educational Society, the Auckland Total Abstinence and Kecha bite Societies, a Chess Club, &c, and we believe there is every reason for anticipa ting that several other Friendly and Trade Societies will shortly avail them selves ot accommodation in the Society's Rooms. We must not overlook one of the most important auxiliaries of the good work of the institution. The Essay and Discussion Class, consist ing of subscribers to the library and reading-room, commences its usual winter session early next month. It has been exceedingly useful and interesting in the past, and we have no doubt that its fort nightly meetings for essays and debates alternately will excite even increased in terest during the coniine year. The com mittee of the Association is at present engaged in getting up the usual winter course of lectures, and from the names of those who are to be invited to assist, we anticipate that this popular series will lose none of its characteristic attractiveness. The Association have been very fortunate in the choice of a secretary. It is need less to say that the whole success of such an institution hinges on the character of this officer. The new secretary seems to be m active ener getic man, of methodical and business habits, and so far as his management has yet extended lie has more than justified the wisdom of the Association's selection. The institution taken altogether may be regarded as a complete success. The members and the management seem all to work in harmony, and with a sincere and single desire that the institution's useful ness should be the greatest possible ; and now that it has entered on its new year under even more favourable auspices than in the past, we havo great pleasure in very warmly commending it to public notice.

LICENSING DAY.

MEETING OF MAG-ISTEATES

The annual meeting of magistrates was held at noon this day in the Court-house, High-street, for the purpose of hearing applications for new licenses and renewals of licenses to public-houses in this district. The Court and its precincts were crowded with licensed victuallers and friends of the Auckland Alliance for the suppression of the liquor traffic.

The following magistrates were on the Bench : —Thomas Beckham, Esq., X..M., chairman, P. A. Philips, Esq., (Mayor), Joseph May, Esq., T. Cheeseman, Esq., Dr. J. R. Nicholson, Dr. Home, J. Holt, Esq., T. Eitchie, Esq., Archibald Clark, Esq. His Worship the Mayor presented the resolution passed at the meeting held by the Alliance at the Theatre Royal.

Inspector Broham introduced a depu tation, consisting of the Eev. Dr. Maunsell and other reverend gentlemen, and mem bers of the Auckland Alliance, who pre sented a petition to the justices against the granting of any new licences.

Mr. Beveridge, on behalf of the Licensed Victuallers, opposed the presentation of any memorial as being out of order and against the statute, it being distinctly laid down that seven days' notice shall be

given. Mr. Hesketh followed in the same strain, and based his plea on the ground that the memorial contained a sweeping opposition against the granting of licenses to every new applicant. He also strongly objected to the action of His Worship the Mayor retiring from the Bench to present a memorial, and then resume his seat on the bench to adjudicate there from. (Applause, which was with diffi culty suppressed.) Mr. Beckham administered a rebuke to the auditory, stating that the Bench were bound to do their duty, and no merit was was due to them for so doing,

The Bench decided that the memorial could be received, but at the same time considered that the justices were bound to do their duty without any spur to urge them in the performance of the same.

The petition was then read by the Eev. Dr. Maunsell, and contained 2,600 signa tures.

The deputation then retired. The business was then proceeded with, and the following licenses renewed, each being certified to by the Inspector of Police as well-conducted houses. In some cases a caution was administered where the landlords had been fined for breaches of various Acts and by-laws.

H. N. Abbott, Waitetnata Hotel; W. S. C. Adrian, Foresters' Arms; W. Adams, Queen's Head; G. A. Avey, Masonic (Mr. Beverley supported) ; 7. C. Brown, Albion; E. Campion, City Club ; G-. Chapman, Prince of Wales; W. A. Clark, Cottage of Content; H. Clark, Shakespeare ; M. Conroy, Charlemont; J. Copland, Thames ; M. Corcoran, Grey hound ; A. Cunningham, Newmarket (Mr. Beveridge supported) ; John Darby, Commercial; P. Darby, Thistle ; G-. Davis, Bricklayers' Arms; T. W. Dean, Biver head (Mr. Dignan supported); M. Dervan, Nevada ; D. Dunnigham, Governor Brown ; C. B. Edwards, Army and Navy ; S. Evinson, New Caledonian; A. Fernan dez, Eailway Terminus; H. Fuller, Edinburgh Castle; W. Galbraith, Eden Vine; P. Gorman, Alexandria; J. Guilding, Custom-house; E. Gwynne, Junction ; P. H. Hackett, Market; W. Hanley, Wynyard ; E. Haywood, Auckland (Mr. Joy supported).

APPLICATIONS FOE EENEWALS. —EEFTTSED

G. Akers, Eed Lion, Drake-street, on account, of one,, conviction; Charles Autridge, Queen's, Karangahape Eoad, for want of proper hotel convenience. William Edgecombe, Northern Hotel, on account of a conviction for breach of the Licensing Act. Edward Ellis, Deacon's Inn, reported by the inspector as not requisite for the district. (Mr. Dignan

supported) John Ellis, White Horse, for a similiar reason. S. Farley, Sportsman — inadequate accommodation. ADJOURNMENTS. A. Barr, Globe, to enable the applicant to put hi 3 house in a decent condition. Mr. Beveiidge supported. W. Hale, Exchange, for repairs [Left Sitting.]

COROMANDEL.

(feom oue own correspondent.) Monday evening

There is very little fresh news to report to-day, and everyone is now looking forward to the completion of the Green Harp and Golconda batteries, so that some return may be given to the shareholders in the shape of dividends. 1 visited the beach claims again to-day, and was informed that the Green Harp battery would not be ready for three weeks yet. The water in the shaft ap pears to be gaining on the men, and no doubt machinery will soon be requisite. The Golconda are accumulating stuff ready for the battery, which is guaranteed by the contractor to be ready by Wed nesday or Thursday of next week. The Toketea is still looking as well as ever.

GALLANT RESCUE FROM DROWN ING.

The schooner Ariel, H. Knight, master, which arrived last evening from the Bay cf Islands,bringsthe following intelligence. The vessel cleared last week from thi3 port for Eussell, with two passengers, Mr. S. P. Brown, and daughter about 12 years old. When about 30 miles from Auckland, and running before a stiff breeze, and just as the shadows of evening were closing around them, and after having made everything secure for the night, went below to tea, the little girl all at once felt sick, and came upon deck to in hale the air. In a moment she became dizzy, and reeled overboard, head fore most. And so sudden was the accident that the man at the wheel, although, only a short distance apart, just saw her feet, as she dived into the depth beneath. The man had only time to holloa out that the girl was overboard, and then without any preparation or time to think plunged in after her, and just as she came up the first time, seized mid swam with, her until the boat was lowered, and both relieved from their perilous position. The whole time occupied close upon 10 minutes, as a boat is not lowered in an instant, the vessel going at a rapid speed. The man, who thus nobly risked his own life to save another, is a young Norfolk Islander, of the name George H. P. Ghristian, and he deserves honourable mention as having performed an act of genuine bravery, and one well worthy of being placed on record.

PRINCE OF WALES THEATRE.

Anothbb novelty was presented last evening under the title of "Rocambole." It is a French drama, and is fraught with startling incidents and effective tableaux ; in addition to which there is some excellent scenery, which does credit to Mr. Williams, the scenic artist. To recapitulate the different persona tions would be to remark, as usual, that Mrs. Hill was effective, while Messrs. Joyce, Keogh, and Jones sustained their respective roles with capital effect. However, the piece was really well played, and merits good houses. Mr. Leech is deserving of notice for hia judicious selections of airs, which are performed with great taste and precision. The cornet accom paniment, however, is faulty as to time occa sionally.

TELEGRAPHIC.

SPECIAL TO THE STAR.

(FEOM OUB OWN" CORRESPONDENT.)

Alburnia —New 'Find.

Cure Crashing.

The Alburnia have cut a reef iD the low level, showing good gold. The reef is supposed to be the one from which the Sons of Freedom got so much gold.

The Cure have resumed crushing It is showing up remarkably well.

WELLING-TON.

Tuesday,

The Council of the New Zealand University has decided that scholar ships shall be held for one year only ; but students may retain them for two years more on proof each year of satis factory progress. No degree will be conferred on a candidate unless he has kept nine terms, or been a student in the Otago University for thres years. The £70 scholarships are only to be given for 85 per cent, of marks on one subject, and no scholarship will be given for less than 50 per cent of marks. It is announced that St. John's College, Auckland, desires affiliation. Consideration of the application is postponed. Judge Johnston, as commissioner, delivered judgment in the "Whitaker and Lundon case. It is generally favorable to the Crown. The Manawatu tramway is progress ing slowly. The official enquiry into the case of the England commences on Wednes day.

NAPIER.

Tuesday, 12.32 p.m. The Luna has arrived at Maketu. She willmeetthe G-overnor at Tauranga to-morrow. The s.s. Keera arrived here last evening from Auckland. ' Mr. Locke is on his return journey to Napier.

LATEST FROM AUSTRALIA.

By the arrival of the barque Lady Emma from Adelaide we have news to the 23rd ult., from which we take the follow-

MELBOURNE.

March 22.

Mr. Daly, the Police Magistrate at Woo I's Point, was found dead in his bed this morning.

Patrick Dowlin<* has been committed by a coroner's jury for wilful fire raising. The Government are being asked to give a premium to encourage flax growing. There is considerable business doing ?n teas, and the market is improving; 1,70 j ■oackages have been sold at fully Id per ib. more than the price ruling last month. March 23.

The Melbourne Meat-Preserving Com ,pany's report shows a satisfactory state of affairs. The half-yearly balance is stated at £12,188. The directors intend extending the premises.

SYDNEY.

March 23;

At the University commemoration pro ceedings to-day the Ac ting-Governor is presiding:

The Meat-Preserving Company has decided to sell to the English Food Com pany.

A large amount of speculative business has been transacted in timber, and all the deals in the market are in the hands of one firm. Four cargoes have been bought up by the same people, who have also purchased three shiploads of Oregon lumber, two on the spot, and that of the Good Hope to arrive. An advance in prices is likely to take place. There is a demand for pale brandy, and 6s. 6d. has been given for Hennessy'g. Woolpacks are being largely bought at 4s. 6d.

There is a good demand for flour for export purposes at £12 os. to £12 10g. in shipping parcels.

THE SHARE MARKET.

ME. J. M. LENNOX'S REPORT.

There wag an improvement in the share market. Mv sales comprise—Caledonian, £20, £20 103. j Thames, £5 sa. ; Cure, 225. 6d., 243. ; Bismarck, 335. ; Green Harp, £7. Closing sellers — Caledonian, £20 10s.; Thames, £5 ?s. ; All Nations, £4 ; Cure, 255.; Argo, Is. sd. Buyers—Caledonian, £20; Thames, £5 2s. 6d. ; All Nations, £3 15s. ; Tokatea, £3 17a. 6d. ; Bismarck, 325.

THE EVENING STAB, TUESDAY, APRIL 16, 1872.

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TIT ANTED KNOWN.—Just opened, ex 7 V Naomi, a Choice Selection of Gentle man's Undershirts in Merino, Silk, &c. ; also, New Hatg.—S. Coombes' City Clothing Mart, 80, Queen street. WANTED, a General Female S9rvaat in a small family in town. — Apply Ha^atord's Registry Office. WANTED, a Situation for a smart Lad, agal4; wage 3no object.—Apply at the office of this paper. WANTED, a Machine Boy.—Apply at once at this office. W ANTED, a competent Young Man as Waiter for a restaurant. —Apply Tha.ves Dining Rooms, Queen street wharf. ANTED, a good Servant.—Apply FXAG3TAFF Hotei, North Shore. ANTED, a General Servant.—Apply J. Levy, Clothier, &., nexb Theatre Rojal, Queen street. W "ANTED, a Cooper.—Apply at once, Secccoibe & Sos, Brewers, Kyber Pass. W "ANTED, a competent Teacher, to conduct a Catholic School. —Apply at the office of this paper. ANTED,—Bottles in any quantity. Highest price given. — Apply E, Soiomon, Bricklayers' Arms, Chapel-street. WTNTED, Bottles, in any quantity.— Apply at Beeteil's Bottling Store, Wyndham street. WANTED, Tomatoes in any quantity. —H. OL3ON, Parneli. W "ANTED, Buyers for Mottled Kauri — James W. Waxleb, Timber Merchant, Custom-house street. BANK OF TOKATEA GOLD MIN ING COMPANY (Registeeed.) NOTICE is hereby given that the office of the Company has been removed to No. 34, Insurance Buildings. In consequence of tho absence of the Legal Manager, Mb. A. W. Fleming- is authorised to receive all calk due to the Company, acd his receipt alone will be recognised. By order of the Directors. Auckland, April 15, 1872. LODGE UNITED SEEVICE NO. 421, I.C. AN Emergency Meeting of this Lodge will be held in the Lodge Room, Masonic Hotel, TO-MORROW (Wednesday) evening, at 730 o'clock. Visiting brethren are invited to attend. By order of the W.M. JAMES DOULL, P.M., Secretary. LOOK OUT FOR ST. GEORGE'S DAY (Tuesday, Amis 23)— ATHLETIC SPORTd, Albert Barracks.— One-thivd of the gro3s receipts to be devoted to the Auck land Charities —The following gentlemen are on the committee :—Messrs. Yon der Heyde, A. Isaacs, G. Fletcher, L. Nathan, W. Bell, jun., D. Cruickshank, Niccol. A Monster Programme will be provided, including High rope Performances, Athletic Sports, Dancing, Fireworks. Million prices. See future adver tisement.—A Meeting of the Gentlemen on the Committee for the Albart Barrack Sports/will be held at the Occidental Hotel, THIS (Mon day) EVENING, at 8 o'clock.—Eeanz Baeby. PERSONS desirous of having Booths at the Albert Barracks, St. George's Day, apply F. Babey, Wednesday and Thursday, 42, Wellesley-streat, next Baptist Church. "TT7 ANTED Known that Holdahip and Co W are compelled to clear out during the present month their very large stock of Timber and other Building Materials from their Yards in Custom* house street. An early call and cash are necessary to obtain Ircat bargains.



IVANHOE GOLD MINING COM PANY (.Registered.) A CALL (the Ist) of Sixpence per Share XjL lias this day been made, payable at tbe Company's Office, on or before the 23rd day of April current. By order of the Directors. JOHN MOWBEA.Y, Legal Manager. 41, Queen street, Auckland, April 15, 1872.



THURSDAY, APRIL 18. DftAWING-ROOJI, DINING-ROOM, AND BED ROOM FURNITURE; HANDSOME WALNUT PIANOFORTE, GLASSWARE, ETC., ETC., ETC. AT JERMYff-STREEE. THE subscribers have been favoured with instructions from the Trustee, to sell, at the residence of the late Mrs. Colonee Htjxsie, Jermyn street, on Thursday next, the 18th instant, at 11 o'clock, The entire Household Furniture, comprising —Cottage Pianoforte, by Allison and Allison, in dark Walnut Case ; Music Stool, fi Chairs, 2 Easy Chair 3, Lady's Chair, in rosewood and green rep ; Couch, green rep ; Walnut Loo Table, Table Covers, Pembroke Tablej, Papier Machie Tables, Whatnot; Brussels Carpet, Hearthrugs, Fenders and Fireirons, Coal Scuttle, Chinese and othar Ornaments, Teles* cope, Dining Table, Cheffoniers, Teesellated Oinner Service, Butler's Tray and Stand, "Vases, Decanters, Tumblers, Wine Grlasses, Custard Glasses, &c. ; Knives, Table Mats, Papier Machie Tea Trays, Telescope, Lamp 3, Tea aud Breakfasc Service, Chairs, Bronze Urn, roll new Brussells Carpet, Damask and Muslin Curtains, Carpet, Oilcloth, Stair Carpet, and rods (new), Double Iron Canopy Bedstead, Mosquito Curtains, Feather Beds, Hair Mattresses, Bolster and Pillows, Blankets, Easy Chair, Wardrobe, Dressing Table, Chests Drawers, Wood Bedstead, Commodes, Hip Bath, Clocks, Single Iron Bedstead, Cedar Chests Drawers, Washstand and Ware, Toilet Mirrors, Drugget, Door Mats, Cookiug TTten sils, Diah Covers, Clothes Basket, Q-arden Tools, Can, Meat Safes, Crockery, Tinware, Tables, Coal, Firewood, &c. i ■ On view on Wednesday from 10 till 5. SAMUEL COOHftANE & SON, Auctioneers. MONDAY, APRIL 22. riIHE Subscribers have received instructions J- to sell, at the Land Mart, Fort street, on Monday, 22nd April, at 12 o'clock, AFour«roomed Cottage with Verandah, and the Allotment on which it ia erected, having 33 feet frontage to William street, city of Auckland. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. THURSDAY, APRIL 18. BY ORDER OF THE SHERIFF. S. JONES WILL sell by auction, at the Brunswick Mart, on Thursday next, 18th inst., at 11 o'clock sharp, 3 Revolvers and cases, eotnpleto 3 boxes of Cartridges 1 Snider Rifle 14 packages Cartridges I Air-gun and Pump Bag Bullets for ditto Clothing &3., &C, &C. Terms—Cash. TO-MORROW, At 11 o'clock. FOR THE BENEFIT OF WHOM IT MAY CONCERN. IOA BAGS NEW ZEALAND IOU POTATOES. G-EORQ-.E SIBBIN, Auctioneer. TO-MORRO W, At 11 o'clock. -J pT Q BAGS NEW ZEALAND MAIZE. II half-chests Tea. G-EORG-E SIBBIN, Auctioneer. SIX CARPENTERS wanted for Coroman del. Apply to Hugh Cbaig, Custom house street, between 9 and 10 o'clock to morrow. JUST Arrived, and for Sale by -the sub - scriber, 20 kegs Whanganui Butter, 49 cases Canterbury Cheese,—Levi W. EATOtf.