SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

PORT OF AUCKLAND.

SUNSET : This evening, 5.17. HIGH WATER: This afternoon, 8.11

STEAMER FOR THE THAMES THIS EVENING.

Lady Bowcn, 8 o'clock.

ARRIVALS.

Luna p s., Fairchild, from Napier via the Thames. Ivaniioe schooner, McGregor, from Mongonui. Flora Macdonald, cutter, Kenny, from Eaglan. Willie Winkle, cutter, 13 tons, Gundry, from Merlin, schooner, Ohlson, from Russell.

DEPARTURES.

Flora Macdonald, cutter, for Raglan. Hero, s.s., Logan, for Sydney. Australia, brig, for Hokianga.

EXPORTS.

Per ss. Hero :—3 casks, 4 bags gum, v. inorne, iun • 3 boxes gold, Union Bank of Australia ; C do do, Bank of New South Wales.—Cruickshank, Smart.and Co., agents.

DEPARTURE OF THE HERO.

The s.s. Hero took her departure for Sydney ana Melbourne Shortly after noon to-day with the follow ing T>i«en"ers -—For Sydney: Mrs. (Josh and 2 children Mr. Busby, Mr. and Mrs Brathwate, Mrs. and Miss Thorburr. Steerage: Mrs. Mullins and child, Messrs "\\ ulows Lewis, •Ukinson Ton- J Unway, T. Imway. lor Mel bourne-SaloonT Miss Whltson, Mr. Schamburg, Mr : Lvell. Mr. Lily, Mr. Erskinc, Mrs Newton. Steerage Messrs Balshaw Rouse,Brain,Matthews,Brown,H ath

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

For Southern port via Napier: Nebraska, maU

steamer, 24th inst. ForWangarei : Clyde, schooner, to-day. For Sydney and Melbourne: Wonga Wonga, on

arriv:! of Nebraska. For London : Caduceus, ship, early ; Wild Duck, ship,

For Horolnlu : Nebraska, mail steamer, May 16. For Le\ 'ka : Nukulau, schooner, to-day. For Southern ports : Taranaki, early; and TV elling-

Wentworth, barque:

For Hobart Town : Bella Mar/, barque, early. For New York : Chattanooga and Europa, early. For the South Seas : Adventurer, whaler, early. For Kaipara : Jessie Niccol, Saturday.

VESSELS EXPECTED.

Racitira, s.s., Irom weiungiuu. Helenslee, ship, from London (sailed Jan. 11;. Cleopatra, schooner, from Lyttelton Alpha, schooner, from Newcastle H M.S. P>.osario, from Sydney Amphitrite, schooner, from Sydney Union, brig, from Newcastle. Bulwark, ship, from London Strathnaver, schooner, from Dunedm Coronet, schooner, from Dunedin Nebraska, mail steamer, from Honolulu Lretitia, schooner, from Lyttelton Taranaki, s.s., from the South Star of the South, s.s., from Napier Flirt, schooner, from Wellington

The new schooner Jessie Niccol is announced to start on her maiden voyage for Kaipara on Saturday n(The schooner Clyde has cleared for "Wangarei with a gGTI™ schooner Colonist has cleared at the Customs for Timaru via Mercury Bay with 30,000 feet sawn timber. M. Niccol, agent. The schooner Merlin entered at the Customs from Euss'el this morning with G3 tons coal, and 30 sacks schooner Tvanhoe entered at the Customs this morning from Mangonul with 22 tons gum, 5 do flax, 16 000 feet timber and 20 packages luggage. She brings as passengers—Messrs. Grover, sen., White head Jarvie, and 2 children, Miss WMteh.pl,Masters "VV. and R. Jarvie.—Craickshank, Smart, and Co., agents,

COMMERCIAL.

Ktsrsa. The following are the current calls and dividends payable in the companies named below.: — DIVIDEND , r o Moanatairi .. .. May 2

MEETINGS TO COME. Smiling Beauty, Grahamstown, April 20 Alburnia, Mechanics' Institute, Auckland, 2 p.m. Otago, Mechanics' Institute, Auckland, 12 noon, April 30. Carnatic, Coromandel, April 30 Auckland and Thames Steam Packet Company, J. S. Macfarlane's office, 11 a.m. May 1. Britannia, Coromandel, May 1 Court-house Creek, Coromandel, May C St Lawrence, Grahamstown, May 0 . ~ , . Yon Tempsky, Insurance Buildings, Auckland, 4 p.m. May C Dead Secret, Coromandel, May G. Flower of the Hill, CoromandeJ, May 7 Oriano, Coromandel, May 9. Canadian, Coromandel, May 13 Foresters, Coromandel, May 14

POST OFFICE, SHORTLAND-STREET.

Mails will Close as Under For Wangarei Heads, Mangapai, etc., per Clyde, this day, at 5 p.m. , For Thames, this day, at 5.30 p.m., and to-morrow, at 10.30 a.m. and 5.30 p.m. For Kapanga, etc., per Royal Alfred, to-morrow, at 11 30 a m. ; and per Challenger, at 1.30 p.m. For Wangarei Heads, Mangapai, etc., per Sovereign of the Seas, to-morrow, at 5 p. m. For Taranaki and Southern Provinces, per s.s. Wel lington, on Saturday, 27th instant, at 10 a.m. For Sydney and the Australian Colonies, per Wonga Wonga, immediately after the arrival of Nebraska from Honolulu. For Napier and Southern provinces, per s.s. Nebraska six hours after her arrival from Honolulu. S. B. Biss, Postmaster.

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

THURSDAY, APRIL 25, 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."

In addition to various reports being brought yesterday to the Harbor Board on the state of the wharf, some discussion took place in reference to the damage being done to the harbor by the works carried on at Fort Bnto mart, and it was deemed advisablo to consult with the Government on the subject. A pe tition was received from a number of mer chants and shipowners, requesting the Board to consider the excessive charges levied on vessels engaged in the coasting trade. The petition was received, and the chairman an nounced that the tariff would shortly be revised. 4. letter from Messrs. Low and Motion, compla'ning of wharf charges on wheat, was received. Mr. S. Jones withdrew his motion nominating Mr. James Farmer as a member of the Biard, giving as his reason that the Superintendent had the powor to elect a member on the Ist May next. Amongst the notices of motion wa3 one of Mr. Darga ville's, proposing an entire change in the constitution of the Board.

There is to be seen at the Ilarbour Board offices the portion of one cf the old piles lately forming the outer Tof the wharf. It i 3 com posed of Hobart Town blue gum wood, and has been in the water some time ; it is now completely perforated with worm holes pro ceeding in a perpendicular direction down the grain of the wood. The holes average half an-inch in diameter, and are each of groat depth ; in fact in some instances running the whole length of the wood. If the remaining piles are in a similar condition the wharf must be unsafe indeed.

The annual meeting of shareholders in the Dixon's No. 1 Gold Mining Company was held yesterday afternoon at tho office of the company, Queen street. The financial position of the Company appeared satisfactory, a sum of £438 standing to the credit of the Company after paying all accounts. Tho mine manager's report wa3 of a pleasing nature. Mr. JoEeph Howard was re-elected director, and Mr. C. Alexander appointed auditor for the ensuing year.

We understand that M". John Street, a gentleman well-known on the Coast as a good providore, and late of the Nebraska, ha? purchased the Exchange hotel, Queen street, corner of Durham street. It is his intention to thoroughly renovate the premises, and make the house a first-class hotel. Mr Street's businesshabitsand qualifications are a sufficient guarantee that the house wiU be well and efficiently conducted.

A report ha 3 been circulated that the im pending divorce case has been settled. This, we are informed, is incorrect as far as the eo-responder.t is concerned, and he has been no party to any compromise. The trial will take place to-morrow morning at the Supreme Court, before his Honor the Chief Justice at 10 o'clock, at which time the jury men summoned should attend. Mr. James Ilussell will conduct the case for the petitioner, Mr. Rees has been retained for the respondent, and Mr. Joy, L.L.8., for tho co-respondent.

A report was circulated la9t nighfc that the man Campbell, who attempted suicide, had been liberated on bail, but had dropped dead in the street on hia way to the city. This report is incorrect, and was only circulated by some mischievous person. Campbell stiU remains at Mount Eden, although the police hare endeavoured to have him removed to the Hospital.

The Coromandel scrip transactions in the vicinity of the Waverley hotel have induced the landlord of that house to increase his accommodation. A comfortable bar has been fitted up in one of the up-stair rooms, and refreshment-rooms furnished for the con venience of the customers and profit of the proprietor. Luncheons are intended to be supplied from 11 till 2. There is no doubt "mine host" will reap the benefit of his "spec." At the request of Mr. MacCormick an ad a journmenfc was granted till next regular sitting in Bankruptcy of two applications, one calling upon Mr. J. S. Macfarlane to show cause, and another calling upon Mr. John Lamb. Both applications arose out of cvi» dence taken at a previous sitting of the Courfc in its bankruptcy jurisdiction.

Contrary to expectation the Luna arrived in harbour late last night, having on board His Excellency the U-overnor, Donald MeLsan, Esq., and suite. The vice-regal party on landing proceeded to Government house. The City Council require tenders for draining, kerbing, and channelling Durham street. The school-room in Eden Cresent, formorly used in connection with St. Paul's Church, is to bo let by public tender. Only one sample cf native stone has been sent into the Harbour Board at present. It is well dressed, hard, and appears to be of a serviceable quality for the work required. In appearance it is similar to Northumberland stone, being without grain. The sample comes from Mr. Brown, of Raglan. We are informed that Martiu, one of the warders at the Stockade, has resigned his post. It is whispered to ba owing to the oppressive measures adopted by tho visiting justice and the governor; but of this we cannot say. Wo understand that one of the other warders threw up his berth a week before. An announcement is made that on Saturday evening, at 8 o'clock, Mr. James Plunkett will commence reading "The personal history of David Copperfield," at the Catholic Insti tute. The reading will bo suro to provo both interesting and entertaining. The first concert of the Onehunga Choral Society will be held at the Onehunga Institute to-morrow evening. The performance will consist of selections from the Messiah, glees, choruses, &c. Couductor, Mr. Beale. The case of Wayfe v. J. C. MacCormick, after occupying the time of tho District Court for nearly two days, was settled between the litigants without submitting the case to the judgment of the Court. We understand that Mr. Edward Thomas, of the Tbame?, has purchased a third interest for £600 in the p.s. Duke of Edinburgh, and that she w:'l in future run regularly to the Thames as a night boat, carrying passengers and cargo. Mr. Elliot Meyers and Mr. C. E. Madden wei*e admitted barr'ster3 of the Supreme Court yesterday by His Honor the Chief lu3tice. We aie requested to state that subscribers to the Melane3ian Mis»ion during the pa3t year who have not rejoived their copies of the report can have them by calling upon Upton's, Queen street. The deputation from the Harbour Board to the Hon. Juliu? Vogel has been postponed until to-morrow in consequence of an illness in the family of on 3of the deputants. This evening the traction engine will, by permission, take a boiler from Custom House street to Fraser and Tinne's, in Mechanics, bay. De3ign3 are invited for a church at Mount Albert. Particulars can be obtained from Captain M. T. Clayton, Insurance buildings.

EXPORT OF GOLD PER S.S. HERO, FOR SYDNEY.

Shipped by Bank of New South Wales, 5 boxes gold, weighing 5053 ozs. 4 dwts., valus £1G,030.

Shipped by Union Bank of Australia, 3 boxes gold, weighing 3681 oza. 11 dwts., ralue £10,409.

COROMANDEL.

From the Coromandel Mail,

The John Bull's new shaft i 3 now do^n about 3G feet, but nothing hit as yefc, and not expected to be fur some days. The leader found in the drive near the Wheal Fortune ground, and supposed to be that of the Golconda, is at present broken up, and the dip on a level with the floor of the drive, so so that a winze will have to be sunk to test it further.

The Britannia has done little more since Friday than to put in two seta of timber, aa there has been a great influx of water in the tunnel. Some kind friends, accompanied by surveyors, have beea engaged within the last twenty-four hours in taping off a portion of this ground. Jumping has, in fact, become rather fashionable here lately, and it is not at all surprising to find the manager «of a claim one day the jumper of ft tho next. The Pride of Wynjardton Company has driven 100 feet. The men arc now trenching and prospecting, in order to cut a leader intersecting the ground. The Wheal For une shaft is now down about 58 feet, but no leader struck as yet. The mine manager is about to leave off sinking the shaft, and is now going to drive for tho Golconda leader.

THE SHARE MARKET.

ME. J. M\ liJBNIiOX'S RErOET,

The share market is not quite so active as yesterday. Caledonian shares have declined. My sales comprise:—Caledonian, £22 10s, £22 ; Thamos, £5 2s. 6d.; Central Italy, £2 j John Bull, Bs. ; Olago, 255. Closing buyers : Caledonian, £22 ; Thames, £5 2s. fid,; Central Italy, £2. Sellers : Caledonian, £22 103. ; Thames, £5 2s. Gd. ; Central Italy, £2 2s. Gd.

SUPREME COURT. IN BANCO.

THIS DAY. Before his Honor Sir George A. Arney, Chief

Justice,

This morning a sitting in Banco was held to hear arguments of counsel on a motion to grant a new trial in the case of

gow y. fbaser,

The motion for a rule absolute was sup ported by Mr. MacCormick; Mr. Eees opposed, and proceeded at great length to show cause.

[Left sitting.]

DISTRICT COURT.

YBSTEEDAY CONTINUED

Before T. Becknarn, Bsq , Judgo. WATTE V. MACCOBMICK.

During the mid-day adjournment a con versation ensued about tho knowledgo Mr. Way to had prior to his purchasing, as to whether he knew that he was buying the mortgagee's interest in the lease, &c, only, and not the lease itself.

Mr. MacCormick stated that he was informed that Mr. Wayte had been told so both by tho auctioneer, Mr. Cochrane, and by Mr. Manley. Mr. Heskoth stated that so far as Mr. Cochrane was concerned he, when in the witness box, wuld not say that he had

informed Mr. Wayte that he was only pur chasing the mortgagee's interest, and as for Mr. Manley, let him bo asked if he will swear that he told Mr. Wayte so. Mr. Mauley was then called, and he would not swear that he told Mr. Wayte s&. Mr. MacOorniick then expressed himself j satisfied that Mr. Wayto had not been j informed that he was only buying the mortgagee's interest, and that being so he was agreeable to hand over the deposit of £50 and pay Mr. Wayte's costs of investigating the title. Mr. Wayte slated that that was all he had asked for, and as Mr. MacCormick might have been led into this through his agent's fault he (Mr. Wayto) would not ask for any costs, but he was at the same time prepared to swear most distinctly that he never knew but that he was purchasing the lease itself, and not the mortgagee's interest only, and that Mr. Cochrane only offered him the lease itself and nothing else. Mr. MacCormick stated he had been willing to hand over the deposit, but on Mr. Cochrane informing him that Mr. Wayte knew he was only buying the mortgagees interest only he (Mr. MacCormick) felt justified in defending the action, in which the lease itself is claimed and not the mortgagee's interest only. Now ifc turned out otherwise. These term 3 were accepted, and the case withdrawn from the Court.

POLICE COURT.

THIS DAY.

Before His Worship the Mayor. DEUNKENNES3.

One man was fined five shillings and costs for drunkenness, and another for a similar offence had to pay ten shillings and costs. ASSAULTING THE rOLICE. Michael Ryan, a powerful looking man, was charged on remand with violently assault ing constables Naughton and Brennan whilst in the execution of their duty on the evening of the 22nd insfc. He was also charged with destroying Constable JBrennan's trowsers, which were Tallied at 355. Constable Naughton deposed to the violence of the prisoner on his advising him to go away from the Metropolitan hotel. He also produced a quantity of whiskers that the prisoner had pulled out of his face and chin. Alfred Wilson proved witnessing the assault on Naughton without any provocation being given that ho wai aware of. John Sutherland, barman at tho Metro politan hotel, proved that the prisoner assaulted him because ho would not supply him with liquor. In the assault on Bronnan, that officer was examined, and proved that the prisoner was brought to the lock-up by Constable Naughton, and was very violent when put in the cells. On the witness going to tell him to be quiet the prisoner bit ono of Irs fingers noarly off, and also bit him severely in the leg, both wounds of which lie exhibited in Court. Serjeant G-reen also deposed to witnessing the assault on Constable Brennan, and was bitten himself by the prisoner. Dr. Af. E. B. Nichohon gave medical testi mony of the wounds inflicted, which had the appearance of being the result of bite?. / The third charge, of destroying the con stable's clothes, was proceeded with, and the prisoner admitted the charge. The prisoner said he wa3 under the in fluence of liquor at the time, and hoped a heavy penalty would not be inflicted on him a3 it would destroy his p-ospeets in life. The Court sentenced the prisoner to thirty days' imprisoninont, with hard labour, for the first offence ; and for the second offence, which appeared of a very unprovoked nature, he would havo to undergo a further imprison ment of two months' hard labour. The Court oriored him atao to pay for the damage done to the constable's clothes. VILE LANGUAGE. A fashionably dressed demi-monde was charged with making U3e of obscene and in« decent language in Victoria street at an early hour thia morning. Mr. Bennett defended, and she was dis charged with a caution on payment of costs. Hugh Colshaw and Elizabeth his wife were also charged with a similar offence. These prisoners had failed to answer a sum mons yesterday, and were apprehended by the po'iiue on a warrant. The Court sentenced the prisoners to two months' imprisonment with hard labor. BUEACH OF lIO'ICIPAL COBPOEATIOX ACT. John Gwynneth was charged with not keeping a hole or excavation in Wyuham street sufficiently fenced and onclosed as a protection for the safety of the public on the 19th inst. Sergeant Walker deposed to the omission to place a fence round the seworago works in Wyndham street. He believed defendant was the contractor. The defence was that the defendant was not the person who had caused or made the excavation, having let the job to a sub-contractor. The Court would not admit the objection, and fined the defondanfc forty thilliags and costs. THE CATTLE NUISANCE. Jame Bray was charged with allowing and permitting three kino to roam at large in the Kyber Pass road. The defendant pleaded that the cattle were on their way from Mount Eden to be milked. ifined ten shillings and co«ts. UNLIGHTED PUBLIC-HOUSE. Edward Swanson Hill, a publican, was charged with not keeping a light burning at right over his licensed house, namely, the Scotia Hotel, Hobson street, on the 19th iasfc. Fined twenty shillings and costs. THE WEDDING SERENADING NUISANCE. "William Dieken3on was charged with throw* ing stones at the house of Charles Spragg, Mr. Beveridge appeared for complainant, and explained that the charge arose out of the defendant, with several others, annoying the complainant and his family on the occasion of a marriage of one of his daughters, by most disgraceful proceedings outside his house, and on his expostulating with them stone throwing afc the bouse took place, by which the family were kept in terror. The object of bringing the charge was not so much for the punishment of the defendant a3 to put a stop to the disgraceful nuisance of rattling kerosene tins and other discordant noise 3on the occasion of every wedding in the neighbourhood. The Court thought it was high time this blackguard conduct was put a stop to, but as the complainant did not wish to press the charge it would simply order the defendant to bo bound ovor in his own recognizance to keep the peace. William White waa then charged with a similar offence, and pleaded not guilty. Mr. Joy defended. Mr. Spragg deposed to the offence, but did not appear to connect this defendant with the charge. Two of the boys engaged in the serenading performance turned Queen's evidence, and im plicated the defendant in the stone throwing operation. At the suggestion of the Bench the charge was not pressed against the defendant on his making an ample apology for his conduct, and > the case was dismissed on payment of costs, i The former decision against the boy was also i remitted, and his case dismissed on payment j of costs, the Court intimating that any j future onarge of a similar nature would bo

dealt with severely, as such disgraceful pro* ceedings cannot be permitted. BEEAKING INTO THE DEDWOOD POUND. James Maxwell waa charged with having committed a breach of the Impounding Act, and with having injured the public pound at Dedwood, on the 17th inst. Mr. Ilesketh appeared for the informant. Mr. Joy defended. Plea, "not guilty." Mr. Hesketh intimated that it was not the wish of the Highway Board to press for a heavy penalty, but simply t~> let the inhabitants of j Dedwood know that there is a pound in that neighbourhood, and all stray cattle will be placed in it when found. In this case two | cows belonging to the defendant had been I impounded, and. the pound afterwards broken open by him and the cattle rescued. The Pound-keeper was examined, and j proved having the two cows in charge in the I pound, and to hearing the defendant breaking open the lock of the pound early on the preceding morning. Mr. Stannus Jones proved certain admissions of the a;ts complained of. The learned counsel argued the case at v length, the defendant persisting in his plea that no offence had been committed. The second charge was then called on, and Mr. Hesketh stated that his client had no wish to press harshly on the defendant, and would offer no evidence, provided a conviction followed on the first charge. The Court were quite satisfied that the offence had been committed, and inflicted a fine of five pounds and costs in the first charge; the second was withdrawn.

This concluded the business

TELEGRAPHIC.

SPECIAL TO TILE STAR.

(from our own correspondent.)

Nonpareil — Cut Specimen Leader.

GBAHAarSTOWN, 25th April, 3 p.m

The specimen leader in the Non pareil claim has been cut in the bottom level. About one hundred weight of specimens have been already taken out.

AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

[Pee Gbeville's Telegbah Company.]

MELBOURNE

April 18.

It is proposed to form a South Pacific Steam Navigation Company, with a capital of £203,000, to buy up McMeckan, Black wood, and Co.'s nine steamers. The firm proposes to retain an interest of £50,003 in the company. Feeney, convicted ofthe murder of Marks by shooting him in Fitzroy Gardens, was sentenced to death. He received his sentence without displaying any emotion, and was unmoved throughout the trial. The sentence will in all probability be carried out in spite of an attempt to prove insanity. Arrived : Albion. Plour, £14 10s to £15; wheat, 6s 7d per buahel. Three samples of New Zea land seed oats, ex Rangitoto, were offered ; but the highest bid was 3s 2M per bushel, and the parcel was withdrawn, Victorian, average quality, 2s 6d to 3s. Tookcy shares are held for £7; buyers, £5.

SYDNEY.

April 18. The body of Adams, a squatter, has been found in Richmond River, with a bullock chain round his neck and a heavy weight attached. The body of Jones, a commercial clerk, has been found in Darling Harbour with marks of injury. An open verdict was returned.

The Sydney Marine Insurance Company has declared a dividend and bonus equivalent to 15 per cent.

ADELAIDE.

April IS

The wheat statistics show a surplus for exportation of 20,000 tons. Sales of wheat have been made at 5s 8M to 5s 9M afloat.

WELLINGTON.

Wednesday, 7*40 p.m

Coal is very scarce here. The New Zealand Steam Shipping Company are considering the advisability of chartering a vessel to go to the Buller for a cargo.

NELSON.

Wednesday,

Mr. Richmond addressed a crowded meeting last night. He declared the House of Representatives an arena for place-hunters, whom he denounced. He discussed Vogel's financial statements for 1870 and 1871. Ho found fault generally with Vogel and the Ministry. He de clared the Waitara war was a legacy from Fox, and defended his own connection with it. He took a gloomy view of the position of the colony, and condemned Dr. Featherston's immigration scheme. The meeting was more disturbed than is usual in Nelson, and a number of questions were pat to Mr. Richmond. Hunter Brown proposed a vote of thanks, but the meeting broke up without its being put or seconded.

Mr. Luckie meets the electors to-night.

HOKITIKA.

Wednesday. Mr Brogden, through Tribe, has offered the County Council to construct a railway from Boss through Hokitika to the Grey coal mine if they give him the freehold grant of a belt |of land one andj a-half miles wide along the whole length of the line, a distance of about 50 miles.

NEW PLYMOUTH.

Wednesday. Some European prospectors have been turned back by the natives, who say thoy will not allow prospecting until the Government come to terms.

PICTON.

Wednesday. The master of the Emerald reports seeing the schooner Ocean Bird, of Auck land, floating bottom npward 10 miles west of Stevens Island. He was unable to do anything with the wreck and so had to leave it. There were no signs of the crew.

THE VOLUNTEER CHRONICLE.

The new fuli dress uniform of the Scottish Volunteers has arrived by the Hero, and is to bo seen at the Drill shed. It is a very superb uniform, of scarlet and tartan, and bonnets with black feathers. The corps will, no doubt, feel greatly proud of their habili ments. The new busby, to hand by the Wonga 'Wonga, for the Auckland Rifle Brigade we understand, if possible, will be issued on Friday next. The busby is very tastefully arranged, having a plume in front with bronze bugle. The effect when worn will be not only to give the men a more martial appeai'ance, but add considerably to their height. The head dre3S of the officers is moro elaborately finished. The Auckland Rifle Brigade has the honour of being the first to introduce it, and tho officers are to be complimented in the mutter. A gold star, presented by Capfc. Stanley Williams, will shortly be fired for by the Auckland College Cadets, the conditions for which are to be the same as iho3o for the » Colonial Government Cadet Prize Firing. The days of firing will be Ist May, Ist June, and Ist July. The prize is valued at ten guineas, and is for annual competition until twice won by the highest aggregate scorer. The star has been manufactured by Mr. H. Kohn, jeweller, and is of solid gold, well modelled, and of excellent workmanship.

PRINCE OF WALES THEATER.

There was a better attendance at the Prince of Wales Theatre last night, and the dress circle was very justly more extensively patronized. The same comedy and farce preceded and followed the concert provided by Mr. and Madame Simousen ; but their entertainment was of course the gem of the evening. The grand scena and aria from La Traviata by Madame Simonsen was again exquisitely rendered, and the song and dialogue on " Woman's Rights" showed this lady's forte as a characteristic singer as well as a priina donna in operatic masic. The balkd of " Come Back to Erin" was sweetly and feelingly rendered, and the audience encored the song by acclamation. Madame Moller also sang an Irish ballad and song with her delightfully sympathetic voice and unpretending style. Mr. Simonsen again en raptured his audience with bis powerful and splendid instrumentation on the violin, and was forced to accede an encore to almost every production. He must really be heard to be appreciated. His performance enthrals as well as enraptures the audience, and one " shall never look upon his like again." The apathy, however, of the public was apparent by the thinness of the attendance ; one noticeable feature is nevertheless apparent, the dre3s circle conk-ins nightly, with few exceptions, the same gentlemen, thus showing that those who have once enjoyed the music cannot resist a second, third, or even a fourth hearing. This fact is a sufficient proof of the appreciation of lover 3of genuine music for these highly gifted and talented artistes.

DEDWOOD HIGHWAY DISTRICT.

Tins district is mightily blessed in the shape of cattle, goats, geese, pigs, &c, the greater portion of which are owned by persons who do not posse 33 any land. The consequence is they are permitted, or rather encouraged, to roam along the highways and into gentlemen's gardens to graze on and damage their pro perty. The owners also defy the Impounding Act and the authority of the impounding officer; nor have they any respect for the sanctity of the pound. A few days ago two cows found straying were impounded, where upon the owner proceeded with an iron bar and broke into the pound and liberated his cattle. By such acts the endeavours of the Highway Board to keep the roads in a proper condition are rendered futile, and gardens in the district are destroyed, and the law set at nought with impunity. But it should be known that such acts cannot be permitted by a lawabiding community. The highway board are deter mined to punish to the utmost rigour of the law offenders of this nature. Dedwood is the smallest highway district in the province. There is not an acre of Government land in the district, therefore no run ; but there are cow-keepers who for years have depastured their cattle in the highways. As large, very large, sums of money have been paid and expended by the ratepayers who, at their own expense, have erected a pound and purchased the land, they want to get rid of the cow and goat nuisance. It is well known that chains of fencing have been carried off, and that if a gate be left open for one moment a garden is destroyed j in fact it is well known in the district that cattle are put into en» closures during the night. The trustees are painstaking, and should be assisted by the ratepayers. On the "western side of the city there are herds of cattle roam ing at large. A well-known cow-keeper in Wellington street has upwards of 20 head of cattle ; he has no paddocks, but simply turns them out. Any ratepayer by walking on the new footpath made at a large expense by the city authorities in Wellington street can satisfy himself that the footpaths are destroyed. Unless some steps are taken it will be useless for tho city authorities to attempt improve ments on tha western portion of the city. Whilst on this subject we should like to know if a butcher well-known in Freeman's bay does not regularly slaughter. A pig only this morn ing was there killed we believe. In Dedwood,the trustees take a great deal of trouble, and have changed the appearance of the whole district. Tho ratepayers have always rated themselves at the highest rate allowed by law, the conse quence is, many and great improvements have taken place. The pound was erected by the ratepayers, and it therefore is evidently wanted by them.

The case of Maxwell heard to-day is one with which the trustees of the Board have nothing to do. The poundkeeper is an officer of the district appointed by the Super intendent of the Province j he had simply to do his duty. The western portion of the city is in the opinion of a large section of the community the city common, but this idea is erroneous, and should be dispelled from the mind.

CORRESPONDENCE.

THE LICENSING BENCH.

To the Editor of the Evening Stab. Sib, —The excruciating, rindiotive, and humili ating manner in which the totally and unlaw fully packed bench of magistrates ad ministered what they called justice on the last Licensing day is a sample of what the people of this country may expect if they are foolish «nough to allow themselves to be coerced and over-ridden by such a lot of used up drunkards and fanatics. Let me ask why a teetotaller or permissive man should be allowed to sit on a Licensing bench, and not a wine or spirit merchant, or brewer ? If one is prejudiced, is not the other? Let the people of New Zealand look sharply after their boasted birthright ; it is now being daily abused. I am, &c, WATCHMAN. [Wo think we have now had enough of this.—Ed. E.S.]

THE EVENING STAB, THURSDAY, APEIL 25, 1872.

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im I X A L NOTICE. BELINQUISHING BUSINESS. R. HOB B S Having disposed of the greater part of his Summer Stock of Drapery and Clothing, will now, for a few weeks longer, offer the whole of his Large Stock of Winter Goods, consisting of Winceys, FrenchMerinoes, Flannels, Blankets, Alloa and Fingering Yarns, Wool Scarfs, and Woollen Hosiery in great variety. WATERPROOF MANTLES And Jackets for Ladies and Girls, of the very newest shapes, at extraordinary low prices. BLACK FRENCH MERINOES And French Thibett Cloths, at very low prices. BLACK COBUEGS And Alpacas, also under value. A VERY CHEAP LOT Of New Corsets. A SPLENDID STOCK Of Gent's Clothing of every description, far under regular prices JOB LOTS t . , . And Eemnants cleared out at nominal prices. WHITE AND GREY CALICOES Sheetings, Damask and Damask Cloths, Linens, and Furnishing Goods of the best description at clearing-out prices. TH Must and will be sold ; and as all kinds of Woollen and Cotton Goods are advancing considerably in England, Goods arriving in Auckland after this date will be much dearer. ALL THE NEW GOODS, Ex Wild Duck, will be marked-off at prices to ensure a ready sale, It. 11. preferring to do this than selling them by auction. N.B.— A CASE OF . Weir's Celebrated Hand-sewing Machines, with all the latest improvements, at reduced prices. Ladies', Children's, and Maids' New and Choice Black Hats at prices at which they will soon selL Also a New and Choice lot of Boys Caps. A Lcimdreis Oand Girls' Black Cloth and Velveteen Jackets for the Season, at Half-price. R. HOBBS, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL, Upper Queen and Wakefield streets. ANTED KNOWN.—Just opened, ox Naomi, a Choice Selection of Gentle man's Undershirts in Merino, Silk, &c. ; also, New Hats.—S. Coombbs' City Clothing Mart, 60, Queen street.



y^t\ -VTO. 3 COMPANYf A.E.B. r^/^^W\\ ue Members of the above p. ft Company are -yarned to attend fel®7v»]>fatthe Drill Shed Tooioerow WiS^y)?// Evening, at half-past 7 o'clock, and to pay up subscriptions, when tho new Busby will be NSr1 issued. Members who have not produced their Rifles, Arms, and Accoutrements will be charged for the same. By order, W. G-. HARRISON, Lieut. Commanding Company. QLSON'S TOMATO SAUCE. The mmense success attending the introduction of this new local industry will alone testify to the high estimation in which it is held. During the last year the proprietor was scarcely able to supply the large demand, and has in consequence made extensive alterations and additions to his Factory, so as to be enabled to keep the market well supplied. Is o one who values health and appetite should be without a supply of this really health-restoring and agreeable condiment. 7T Sold everywhere in Bottles with tho name of H. OLSON oii wrapper and stamped on bottle and per. Auckland, 10th February, 1572. J CATER (late Crombie's) EOTAL • FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERY, Queen street, Auckland, has much pleasure in inform ing his friends and the public generally that he has purchased the Photographic Business so long carried on by Mr Crombie ; and having secured the services of M C.'s late Manager, he feels warranted in stating that they will receive every civility and attention, as well as first-class and artistic portraits at his hands, and that no pains will be spared to give entire satis faction. J.C. begs to announce that his arrangements for taking instantaneous Portraits of Children are now complete.



TO-MOEEOW, APEIL 26, At Two o'Cxock p.m. E. AETHUE WILL sell by auction at hiji Mart, Queen street, Toamorrow, at 2 o'clock p.m. A good Cottage Piano A Cabinet Sewing Machine. TO-MOBEOW, APEIL 26. AT OXE O'CLOCK. f\ QUICKS, GOOSEBERBY TREES, / STRAWBERRY PLANTS, EX BELLA MABY, FEOM HOBABT TOW2T. R, AETHUE WILL sell by auction at bis Mart, Queen street, on Friday next, the 26th instant, at at 1 o'clock p.m., 40,000 Two-year Quicks 18,000 Three-year Quicks 52 dozsn Assorted Gooseberry Trees 40 dozen Assorted Currant Trees 500 British Queen Straberry Plants 500 Trollops Valorian Strawberry Plants Etc. , Etc., Etc. TO-MORROW, APEIL 26. O>~ Accotjnt op Whom it Mat ; Concern. rfIHE Subscriber has received instructions to i sell at the sfc jres of Me33rs. Oreo. Thome, junr., and Co., Fort street, on the above date, at 12 o'clock, 39 sacks Floar, ex Ay?. G-EORGE SIBBIN, Auctioneer. NOTICE ! WAVEELEY HOTEL, QUEEN" ST&EET. SAM YOUNG-, Pbopbietob. THE Upper Bar and Luncheon Room 3 are NOW OPEN for tbe convenience of customers. nnENDERS are required for the repair of JL the EXCHANGE HOTEL, Queen street, andwillbereceiveduptillnoonTO-MORROW, addressed to Mr. John Street, at the British Hotel. The house will be open for the inspec tion of tenderers up till ten o'clock TO MORROW MORNING. TTnENDEKS will be received till MONDAY, J_ 29th inst., at noon, for the -Erection of a House in Pitt street. Plans and specifica tions to be seen afc Messbs. Upton & Co., Queen street. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. JP><T) REWARD.-Stolen from Woolley's oW-^ Royal Mail Hotel, about six o'clock this morning, a thiu-haired, liver«coloured Retriever BITCH. The above reward will be paid to any one who will give information that will lead to the conviction of the person detaining the same. "TTACCINAIION FROil THE HEIFER At the house of De. Weight, Selwyn Lodge, Parnell, ON SATURDAY MORNING NEXT, April 27, 1572, At 10 o'clock a.m. TfiREEHOLD PEOPEETIES. FOR SALE. GRAFTOX ROAD.—That comfortable, well-built, and pleasantly situated Family Residence in the occupation of F. Mcßae, Esq., containing seven rooms, large verandah, and erery convenience, erected on Lots Nos. 3 ; 4, 5, of Allotments, Section IS, Suburbs, with a frontage of 33 feet to G-rafton Road and SO feet to the Domain Road, command ing a view of the harbour. PARNELL.—Part of Allotment 67, of Section 1, Suburbs, -with the buildings thereon erected, being one wood and one brick Cottage, with good well, having a frontage toJßath street. XELSOX STREET, ClTY.—Part of Allotment 4, Section 4-2, City, with a good four-roomed Cottage thereon, having a frontage of 43 feet to Nelson COLLINITWOOD STREET, CITY.-Lot 77, of Al lotment 11, Section 4S, with a six-roomed verandah Cottage, with a frontage to Collingwood street of 33 feet. SPRINGBANK—Lots 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, of Allotments Nos. 31 aud 42, of Section 8, Suburbs, with small cottage; frontage of 330 feet to Norfolk street. 2SO acres Land, being part of Allotment 33, Parish of Kaukapakapa, County of ilarsden. 125 acres of Land, Allotment No. 11, Parish of Wai takerei. 119 acres of Land, Allotment 77, Parish of WaitakereL 256 acres of Land, Allotment 50, and part of 27, Parish of Waikomiti, leased to Mr. Hibernia Smith. 200 acres of Land, Allotments 19, 20, 25, 20, Parish of Nguroto. 1 acre, No. 119, Township of Kihi KihL . Apply to H. ASHTON & SON, HOUSE AND LAND AGENTS, No. 23, New Zealand Insurance Buildings. TXT ANTED, a Waiter.—Apply at the office * ' of this paper. WANTED, a good COOE; nrast be a steady man. Apply at the Manukau Hotel, Onehunga. WANTED, a Lad, to look after horsejand trap ;to milk a cow and make him self generally useful.—Apply at this office to morrow, at 1 o'clock. WANTED, a pood competent Waifep for a Restaurant. Liberal wages given.—Apply Thames Dining Rooms, on the Wharf. .. WANTED, a Nurse Girl, about 13 yeara of age.—Apply to Mrs. FbatoN, Symonds street, near Mount street. WANTED, a G-irl between 12 and 14 years.—Apply to Mrs. Watson, Nelson street, near the Gas Works. ANTED, for a private family, a Gool Cook ; who understands her work. References required.—Apply by letter to Box 144, Post Office. * ANTED, a young LADY to assist in a jf Bar at Coromandel.—Apply to R- j* Campion, City Club. <' V ANTED, a First-class Cook.—Apply **'' at the Q-BEYgQ-NP Hotel ANTED KNOWN that the BEST BAY OP ISLANDS MULLE P are selling cheap at J. Motion's, Market Place, Victoria street. N.B. a reduction to Whole sale Purchasers. .. OOT-CLOSING.— Wanted a Boy for Boot-olosing.—Apply at Mnaa-'fl, oa the Wharf. _______—— WANTED, a Boy, about 15 or 16.—Apply to Geoege Williamson, Tobacoomsfc, Queen street.