SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

STEAM FOR THE THAMES THIS EVENING.

Duke of Edinburgh, 7 o'clock. Lady Bowen, 11 o'clock,

PORT OF AUCKLAND.

SUNSET : This evening, 4.50. HIGH WATER : This afternoon, 1.8,

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

For Southern ports via Napier: Nebraska, mail steamer, on arrival; Wellington, early. For Sydney and Melbourne: City of Melbourne, 20th

instant ; Hero, s.s., 24th May. For Honolulu : Nebraska, mail steamer, early. For New York : Chattanooga, to-morrow.' For Napier and Southern Ports, per s.s. Keera, on

Saturday. For Whangaroa, Merlin, schooner, this evening. For Wangarei; Clyde, schooner, this evening.

VESSELS EXPECTED.

Ellen Grove, from Lyttelton Drover, brig, from Lyttelton. Bulwark, ship, from London Flirt, schooner, from Wellington Nebraska, mail steamer, from Honolulu Coronet, schooner, from Dunedin Wellington, s.s., from the South East Lothian, barque, from New York. Helenslee, ship, from London (sailed Jan. 11). Cleopatra, schooner, from Lyttelton Hero, s. s., from Sydney Alpha, schooner, from Newcastle Amphitrite, schooner, from Sydney Union, brig, from Newcastle. Sailed March 6 Amherst, schooner, from Lyttleton. City of Melbourne, s.s., from Sydney Frowning Beauty, barque, from Newcastle Briton, barque, from Newcastle Nevada, mail steamer, from Honolulu, due 20th inst.

The new schooner Jessie Niccol arrived at Kaipara on Thursday last, from uhis nort. The schooner Opotiki cleared this morning for Opotiki with a full general cargo, and three passengers, Mrs. McArty, Miss Kelly, and Miss Bates The barque Chattanooea has hauled into the stream, and will sail for New York with a change of wind. The value of her cargo is 13,4012 6s:

ARRIVALS.

Nil,

DEPARTURE.

Herald, schooner, for Hokianga.

COMMERCIAL.

Evesjinci Star Office, Thursday afternoon.

Mr S Jones's trade sale this day of general groceeries, oilmen's stores, etc, was largely attended. There was good competition on the part of buyers, and large parcels of eroods quitted at fair prices. The following are quotations :—White crystal suear, sjd"per pound : yellow do, 5d per pound ; I C do, s|d ; cheese, CJd per pound ; salt, Gs lOd per cwt: pickles, lis 3d per dozen; jams, 7s lOd per dozen ; rice, 3jd per pound ; vinegar, 10s 3d; kerosene, 2s 8d per gallon ; candles (Brandon's), ll^d per pound.

Wynyardton. Company's office, Shortland street, 10

a.m. May 20 Sapphire, Coromandel, May 20 Coromandel Beach, Coromandel, May 24 Golden Phnenix, Grahamstown, May 25 Pauline, 7, Insurance Buildings, Auckland, 3 p.m., May 27 Carnatic, Coromandel, May 27

Moanatairi, Insurance Buildings, noon, May 23 Venus, Queensferry Hotel, Auckland, 4 p.m. May 27 Robert Emmet, 5, Insurance Buildings, Auckland,

3 p.m. May 29 Black Angel, Grahamstown, May 30 Koorinsra, Grahamstown, May 30 Tambaroora, West Queen street, 2 pm June 11 Virginia City, fhahamstown, June 3 Guildhall, Grahamstown, June 4

POST OFFICE, SHORTLAND-STREET.

Mails will Close as Under

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 Russell, Ruato, and Mongonui, per Comerang, on

Friday, 17th instant, at 3 p.m. For Tauranga, Gisborne, Napier, and Southern Provinces, per s.s, Keera, on Saturday, the 18th instant, at 12 o'clock noon. Per p.s. Nebraska, on Saturday, 18th instant, as

follows : For Sandwich Islands, British Columbia, United States of America, British, Central, and South America, British and Foreign West Indies, and Continent of Europe, via England, at 10 a.m.

For United Kingdom, via San Francisco, at 10.30 a.m. For money orders, registered letters, and newspapers, at 9 a.m, Late letters for the United States or America and United Kingdom, bearing a late fee of 6d. 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 the time of sailing.

S. B. Biss. Postmaster.

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

THURSDAY, MAY 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 do.

Tiie City Council labours under a mis take if it supposes that its proceedings are not closely scanned by the public eye. Its position is at times an invidious one, and from necessarily provoking hostile feelings by the passing and the carrying out of neces sary by-laws it may calculate on being assailed on assailable points. It is all the more needful, therefore, that no vulnerable point should be left by it even in its heel, for high or low arrows will be shot at it. In a morning contem porary we see that an itching for the possession of the amounts proposed for informants in the penalties attach ing to violation of the Corporations Act has moved some one to put the machinery of the law in force in con. nection with alleged tampering with the Burgess 8011. We do not know the circumstances, nor are we in a position to say whether the rumour is well or ill founded. There cannot be a doubt that the Burgess 801 l enquiry has been snuffed out by the vote of the Council, but we venture to say that it is only the Council itself that is in the darkness, and that every one else is looking clearly enough at the question, and with eyes opened wider still at the attempt made to smother up enquiry. There is something wrong with the Burgess Eoll which will not bear exposure. This is the conviction in every mind, and the Council should purge itself of the scandal. "Whether or not legal action has been taken to drag the secrets of the Burgess 801 lto light, we are aware that depen dent on the result of the present enquiry into Mr. Smart's right to sit in Council is an action at law to test the question. A gentleman has called on us, and expressed his inten tion of spending fifty pounds on the initiation of proceedings. It is generally known that there are heavy penalties attaching to a seat held in the City Council without legal right, and though in ordinary cases such penalties might not be enforced, as for example when the occupant held his seat illegally through inadvertence, we do not hesitate in saying that when the seat is persistently and doggedly held in opposition to distinct and well known legal prohibition, and when in default of action from the City Council a private citizen comes forward and risks his money for the

public good, the full penalty should be exacted, and the ampunt paid over to the informant, in terms of the Corpora tions Act. In relation to the Burgess Roll, and also the illegal position of Mr. Smart, we desire that this fact should now be publicly recorded, that no defence of inadvertence or ignorance of the law may be subsequently set up-

The election of a member- of the Harbour Board to succeed Mr. Cop land will be held on Tuesday. Mr. Copland was elected by a constituency of those paying Harbour dues ; his successor will be chosen by the Har bour Board. Whether this is a judi cious arrangement, it is not now the time to decide, but the selection will not so much be influenced by public opinion. Still the unanimous feeling of the public should weigh with the Harbour Board, and that is unques tionably in favour of the Board being to a large extent composed of those who are largely engaged in shipping and commercial transactions. Reason as well as public feeling tells us this, and viewed in this light there can be no doubt whatever that Mr. Heather, of the firm of Owen and Gra ham, who has been nominated, would be the most legitimate and natural choice. "We think no one will doubt this, so that if public duty alone directs the Harbour Board, Mr. Heather will unquestionably be elected. Of course there are wheels within wheels, and many considerations and many influences will be brought into play; but without disparaging any other candidates or possible candidates we think that few will regard Mr. Heather's defeat, if he is defeated, as

being other tban tbe result of private arrangements witb ulterior objects in view different from those of pure public good,

THE "N.Z. MONTHLY MAIL."

On Saturday next we shall publish our first monthly summary for Europe and America, under the name of the New Zealand Monthly Mail. We do so at the urgent solicitation of many who desire a paper for forwarding to England, contain ing a concise digest of the month's news at a smaller price than the usual sum maries.- The Mail will contain twenty eight columns of closely printed reading matter, there being no advertisements contained, except a brief "Business Directory." It will contain, besides the month's news, original articles specially written for home readers, and calculated to interest them in the position and prospects of the colony. It is intended that the paper shall from month to month fairly represent the current of events, and especially of those respecting which persons at a distance may be supposed to desire information; and we shall endeavour to comment on such generously and justly without political or party bias.

At a full meeting of the shareholders of the Golden Spur Gold Mining Company (Regis tered), Coromandel, held at the Queensferry hotel on Wednesday evening last, Mr. Archibald Clements in the chair, it was unanimously resolved to proceed at once witb the working of the ground until the meeting to be held on the 7th prox. for the election of directors, and a call of £2 ss. on each of the ten original shares of the company was made for that purpose. The ground of this com pany is situated in the rapidly rising locality of Paul's Creek, where so many rich specimens have been found, and is adjacent to tho already well-known Pauline Company.

There was a better attendance last evening at the Prince of Wales Theatre, and the " Grand Duchess" was performed for the third time with considerable effect. The singing and acting of Madame Simonsen were thoroughly appreciated. The dress circle was not so well patronised as the manager deserves to have it on the production of this sparkling opera buffo. Great care and con siderable expense have been devoted to its production, and it has proved a success in a professional point of view ; financially, it will be -a failure unless better patronage is accorded. However, as the" Wizard Oil Prince" does not perform to-night at the Theatre Royal there will probably be a better house. It will be the last performance of the " Grand Duchess."

The Bishop of Auckland will preaah next Sunday morning at Trinity Church, North Shore, on the occasion of the opening of the new Sunday-school room, in connection with that church. The Rev. B. Y. Ash well will conduct the services in the evening.

A very good entertainment was given last evening by the Minstrel company at the City Hall. Several very nicely rendered songs were given, and encores acceded to. Mr. W. H. Bent in hi 3 "negroic foolishcnents" kept the house as usual in a continued roar of laughter. The pedestal dance by Messrs. Collins and Carrol is exceedingly well performed, and is a capital specimen of the poetry of motion. To-night will bo the last performance but two.

Tenders aro required for repairing and painting the District Court.

Tenders are invited by the committee of sports to take place on tho Queen's Birthday for the right of erecting a grand stand and booth, and of charging admission at the gates.

The Town Clerk notifies that no person will be entitled to be enrolled on the new burgess roll, and to vote in the election of Councillors unless all arrears of rate 3be paid before the 20th June next.

Mr. Frank Weston had an overcrowded house at the Theatre Royal last night, and succeeded immensely in entertaining his audience.

The Wailcato Times tells an amusing story of a case of "pounding." It says: —"The following took place in one of the townships in the Waikato : Two individuals found some cattle on their land, and determined to im pound them. The cattle were rather wild, and they drove an old cow as a decoy. They succeeded in getting the cattle into the pound, and, feeling rather fatigued with thoir exer tions, they adjourned to a public-house to refresh the inner man, leaving the cow out side. The pound-keeper came along during the time they were imbibii.g and impounded their old cow. The termination of the affair was the pounding of the pound-keeper. This is the moat complete case of " pounding" we have been called upon to record."

The Essay and Discussion Class of tho Young Men's Christian Association will meet this evening, in the rooms, Wellesley street, at 7.30. The business will be a paper by Mr. J. Blackman on " Cowper and his Poetry."

Our attention has been called to the dis graceful state of Queen street in tho vicinity of the cab stand. No endeavours appear ever to be made to clear away the mud about the stand. We hope the authorities will remedy the nuisance.

Mr. Martin and Madame Simonsen conclude their engagement at the Prince of Wales Theatre to-morrow evening. The occasion will be marked as a grand command night. We understand that these talented artistes intend giving a series of concerts at the Thames, commencing on Saturday eveniug at the Academy of Music. They will afterwards give a few select concerts at the City Hall.

It will he seen by advertisement that Mi*. R. Brown has commenced business as shipping and commission agent. His long connection with Captain Casey will be a sufficient gusrantee that any commissions entrusted to him will be carried out with integrity.

The Auckland correspondent of the Waikato Times says : —" The want of more frequent communication with the Waikato is a matter of complaint by those who have business relations. Under the present system of " coaching," mails and passengers are only conveyed three times a week, the result of which is that the progress of the settlement is retarded, and the centre of a large district, only some eighty miles distant, suffers under disadvantages that reflect anything but credit on the liberality of th« Government in comparison to the advantages that a small extra subsidy would procure them. It is high timp that the settlers took some action in the matter. Advantage should have been taken of the presence here of Mr. Vogel, who doubtless would have given the subject due consideration. It would be quite competent for th 6 present eontraofcor to perform the service at a comparatively little extra cost to the Government, looking at the inoreased traffic that such an alteration would bring aboufc.jjl

A complimentary henefit has been tendered by Mr. and Madame Simonsen to Mr. JB. N. Tones to-morrow evening. Il^will be thoir ast appearance at the Prince of Wales Theatre. The performance will be under the listinguished patronage of His Excellency the Governor and the captain and officers of ff.M.S. Rosario. We are glad to observo hat Mr. Weston has in consequence post poned his levee at the Theatre Royal, and r.rust that the announcement will meet_ with r.he approbation of the general public in the same liberal spirit in which it is tendered. Et is to be hoped thero will bo a full house.

A meeting of the proprietors of a lease of ibout 21 acres of auriferous land at King" stone, Coromandel, was held at the Governor Browne' hotel, Auckland, on Wednesday, 15th instant, when they formed themselves into a company, to be called the JKJingßtone Gold Mining Company (Registered), with a nominal capital of £10,000. A provisional directory was appointed, also Mr. Jas. Hull as legal manager. The company have let a contract to enlarge and timber their present drive over 80 feet, and to put in a cross drive on a very fine reef cut at about 45 feet in of the tunnel.

A meeting of the proprietors of the mining lease at Preece's Point-, Coromandel, was held at the Governor Browne hotel, Auckland, on Wednesday, 15th instant, when they formed themselves into a company, to be called the Preece's Point Gold Mining Com pany (Registered), with a nominal capital of £6,500. A provisional directory was ap pointed, also Mr. J. Hull as legal manager. The prospectors reported having found gold in four leaders on the surface. The opening up of some of these [leads is to he continued by them.

THE VOLUNTEER CHRONICLE.

The Auckland Engineer 'Volunteers met for their U3ual weekly drill at the Drill-shed last evening, under the command of Captain Dargaville.

The ordinary monthly parade of No. 5 Company, A. R.V., and Cadets will be held at the Drill-shed this evening. The Royal Company and the Scottish Volunteers assembled last night at the Drill shed for their usual drill practice and monthly inspection by Major Gordon. The Royal Band was also in attendance.

Tho School Cadets assembled at the Albert baracks yesterday afternoon for drill and skirmishing practice. There was a large muster. Major Gordon expressed himself thoroughly satisfied with tho efficiency at drill. There was a weekly drill of Nos. 1 and 2 Companies Naval Volunteers last evening at Fort Britomart.

PORTRAITS OF THE PEOPLE.

I. —TnE BABMAID

The substitution of women for men in tavern bars is a reform or change of com paratively recent date. In London and at railway refreshment taverns the barmaid is to be seen in all her modest attractions and smiling bloom. The young ladies who officiate at a West-end restaurant are generally at the head of their liquid pro fession. They study the costume and graces of the calling with a certain feeling which may fairly be termed artistic. Their hair is " fearfully and wonderfully " made \i-> ; their complexions, if tinged with a rosey hue by the fingers of nature, must be changed by artificial modes into a delicate lady-like whiteness. One of the essential qualifications, even of the Auck land barmaid, is personal beauty, while auother essential is a well-seasoned tongue, capable of enchanting the moneyed simple ton. The figure of the barmaid must be unique, designed with a knowledge of the anatomical eccentricities of fashion, which can only be acquired by constant attention, the barmaid a little advanced in years, yet retaining vestiges of youth and linea ments of passing beauty, necessarily resorts to pads, paint, and powder. Some times, though very seldom, she leaves the effect to nature. There is some excuse perhaps for the wdold-be-pleasant and pretty barmaid in resorting to superficial adornments; she, IJko the actress, is exposod to strong lights, and her position is more unfortunate-than the actress, as she stands nearer to tho gaze of every boozing, liquid swell. JHJence these two conditions of wearying existence impose on hor tho necessity for cosmetics and a greater secretive faculty for the use of them. She manages, however, on the whole —yea, struggles; intensely struggles —to exhibit an agreeable, living, breathing bar-picture ; one indeed that will win the daily bread, and satisfactorily remunerate her easy going-employer. Occasionally she dresses en stale with her associates, and the group will stand the most critical inspection on all sides. We often think how heartless and wearisome a barmaid's life must be, and how'ruinous to all the domestic virtues of woman-kind it must be —with all its gaiety and soulless twaddle, and gaudy exterior —a broken state. See her leaning against the counter, or standing at a distance in the background, obliged, by tho nature of her employment to listen to the most stupid complimonts, wearing a false smile over a heart full of disgust; yet she professes to accept every fool's nonsense as a part of the business for which she is paid. She has social wrongs, too, of which wo never hear a com plaint. Other sections of the community aro ever talking of short hours, or mutu ally battling for the attainment of some real or some imaginary right, and yet the hours of the unmurmuring barmaid are unusually long, and at night particularly arduous. Barmaids appear to exist beyond the pale of philauthrophy.' Does the genial light-hearted Polly Plum ever look with a feeling of Christian pity towards tho bottle-and-grog-surrounded barmaids, who, despite the supposed demoralizing influence •of frizzled hair and the paint, may be a hard-working girl, though naturally inclined to flirting; a little shrewd, and a little igaorant, but not half so silly as the young noodle of small fashion who spends his time and his notes lounging about the bar with a view to an ignoble conquest. The accomplished barmaid, free from the educational trammels of her girlhood, of course is not to proud to take wine with a well-dressed customer ; in fact she ex pects this as the sequel to a smile. She is inured to slang and small-talk, and never seems to wince at what floats among vulgar beer-drinkers in the way of gusty conversation, nor does she, apparently, object to the vile fumes of negro-head from stale pipe 3. The barmaid surely possesses a mild and peaceful temper, when others would storm she but smiles. She has to do, in her line of business with the most irritating set of idiots upon earth, and yet, they are speechlessly

drunk, or unable to find money in their pockets, she has a pleasant word to say them. Still, with all her natural and artificial allurements, it is doubtful whether or not the pretty barmaid could quietly settle down to the nobler life of the matron and the mother

SKETCHER

TELEGRAPHIC.

(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

Nonpareil.—Splendid Haul of

Specimens.

Grahamstown, 2 p.m. There has been a splendid haul of specimens from both levels in the Nonpareil mine. The Twenty-third of June have ob tained 80 ozs. Id- dwts. from 9 tons quartz. , The Moanatairi Union tribute has crushed 31 tons ; the return is 17 ozs. A crushing of 10 tons from the Unicorn gave 30 ozs. gold. The Bendigo Independent crushing is showing up for two ozs. to the ton.

Half-a-ton Rich Specimens from the Moanatairi.

3 p.m. Tbe Moanatairi are taking out splendid stone. Since yesterday morning about half-a-ton of specimens have been sent up.

(FROM ANOTHER TELEGRAM.) The Moanatairi is looking splendid. JFour cwt. of specimens just up. A similar quantity was brought out yesterday.

NAPIER.

Thursday, noon. Messrs. Boutledge. Kennedy, and Co. held a large cattle sale yesterday. Forty fat steers were purchased for Auckland at prices varying from £7 7s. Gd. to £9 ss. They with other cattle are to be taken overland to Auckland in charge of Wiremu Tewai, who contracted at 15s. per head to take them safe. He will be charged £2 10s. for each lost on the way.

The s.s. Star of the South, from Auckland, arrived here last evening at four o'clock.

WELLINGTON.

Wednesday.

The captain of the ship England has claimed compensation from the Govern ment on the ground that, owing to the absence of quarantine arrangements, unnecessary delay was caused. The matter is likely to come before the Law Courts.

LYTTELTON.

Sailed: Drover and Ellen Grove for Auckland.

PORT CHALMERS.

The Taranaki undocks to-morrow and will carry the Omeo's mails. The Stormbird has been taken into the floating dock.

DUNEDIN.

The Provincial balance-sheet shows a reduction of the overdraft by £53,000.

THE SHARE MARKET.

ME. J. M. LENNOX'S EEPOET,

Business upon the Exchange is rather quiet. My sales comprise—Caledonian, £19 10s. ; Thames, £5 7s. 6d.; Central Italy, 355. ; Royal Oak, 125.; Yon Tempsky, 4s. ; Nonpariels were sold at £4; Bismarck, £4, 15s. ; Siege of Paris, I 83.; Moanatairi, £4- 17s. fid. Closing sellers—Caledonian, £20 ; Thames, £5 10s. j Moanatairi, £4 17s. Gd.; Nonpareil, £4 2s. Gd. Buyers—Caledonian, £19 10s. ; Thames, £5 7a. 6d. ; Moanatairi, £4 15. ME. NEWMAN'S EEPOET. The ahare market is more active this after noon, and a good demand for Moanatairi. Caledonians are held firmly. My sales com prise : Caledonian, £19 10s; Moanatairi, £4 17s Gd ; Yon Tempsky, 3s ; buyers, 4s ; Green Harp, £7 ; Working IVfiners, 10s; Green Flag, 3s 9d ; sellers, 4s; Albion, £4, first issue. ME. JAMES EEBGTJSON'S EEPOET. Thero was a fair amount of business done to-day. Green Harps sold freely at £7 ; Working Miners at 9s. 6d. ; Caledonians, £19 103., £19 155.; Yon Tempsky, 45., 35.; Pride of Tokatea, Bs. ; Bismarck, £4 12s. 6d. ; Orianes, 4s. 6d. ; Nonpareil, £4. Buyers of Moanatairas, Nonpareils, Bismaroks, Yon Tempskys, and Green Harps.

POLICE COURT.

THIS DAY.

Before His Worship the Mayor. DRUNKENNESS.

Three drunkards were fined five shillings each ; and two more were fined ten shillings each and costs.

ASSAULTS ON WOMEN,

John McMahon was charged with assaulting his sister, Mrs. Alice Robinson, by striking her with his fist and knocking her down and kicking bar in the face.

The prosecutrix did not appear against him ; but the prisoner pleaded guilty. The case was remanded until to-morrow for her attendance.

Thomas Goslin was charged with assaulting Emily Day, by striking her with his fist and knocking her down.

The prosecutrix wished to withdraw the charge, but this course was objected to by Sergeant Pardy, and the case was proceeded with.

The assault was proved, and the prisoner fined 40s and costs, or the alternative of seven days' imprisonment with hard labour.

DISOEDEBLY VISITOBS.

Richard Brandon and Frederick Midge were oharged with malicious injury to property by breaking the panel of a door, belonging to Mary Malyon. The complainant failed to appear to support the charge, and it was therefore dismissed with a caution. TJKBEGISTEBED BOOS. Joseph Allan, charged with permitting his aogs to bo at large without having collars ttaohed thereto, failed to appear, aud the

case was proved in his absence. In con sideration of the defendant having procured the collars since the service of the summons the Court fined him 2s. 6d. each dog and costs.

This concluded the business

"WINTER CONCERT" AT ONEHUNGA

As will be seen from the notice in another column a concert will be given to-night at the Choral Hall, Onehunga, by Mr. and Madame Winter. It is quite needless for us to commend this concert to the favour of our readers at the Manukau. Such a treat as this is not often we think produced at the door 3of the residents in Onehunga ; at least has not in the past, for we think that with the completion of the Railway so great will be the accession of population that the village will assume a metropolitan character in its tastes and amusements. But it was to be expected that in the past such a charming treat as a " Winter Concert " should have been like angels' visits. We observe that the chief artistes are to be well supported by amateur talent, and if report is correct by the musical performances of some whose names are promn nent in the history of our public affairs. We hope and anticipate that the good taste of Onehunga will prove to be such as to crowd the Choral Hall to-night, and we_iro confix dent that whether large or small it will be a delighted auditory.

CORRESPONDENCE.

g&-*We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions expressed by our correspondents.

PRIVATE STREETS.

To the Editor of the Evening Star. g IR> —By the daily papers of to-day I see J some of the members of the City Council pro- j posed giving the magnificent sum of £10 for improvements to be made in Dock street, Freeman's Bay, after the inhabitants of the same street have paid vates for upwards of seven years, and net one farthing has ever been spent on the street either by the late City Board or the present Council. On the proposition being made to spend £10 on the street it met with great opposition, particu larly by one of the Council and his man Friday, who make themselves particularly officious in these matters. They made a very liberal offer that they did not mind agreeing to the magnificent sum of £s—that being half the sum, if the ratepayers of seven years would pay the other half. Now, Mr. Editor, there are some very poor people in the same street, and some of these widows, and Mr. Diddam's ha 3 great difficulty in getting the rates from them; but as for getting these people to pay the half would be an impossibility to get it.^ So according to the decision of the Council the street must still remain in a most disgraceful condition, for how can it be otherwise after seven yeai*3 and nothing done to it. By Inserting this you will oblige a ratepayer who pay* £3 10s. per year for property in Dock street. —A Ratepayer. [This case is really one of great hardship. The injustice done to the owners of property in private streets is simple dishonesty, and we do not hesitate to say that the very same principles animate the man who on having the chance picks pockets. —Ed. E. S._

N.Z. WAR MEDALS.

To the Editor of the Evening Stab. Sir, —I hear that the N.Z. war medals for Colonial recipients have arrived in Auckland. Would it not be as well, and add eclat to the proceedings, to present the medals to those en titled to them at the Review on the Queen's birthday ? The Governor might perhaps do the amiable by pinning them on.—Yours, &c, F.J.S.

To the Editor of the Evening Star.

Sir, —I see by advertisement that the Golden Crown and Royal Alfred steamers, on and after 13th inst., are to leaTe Queen street wharf " sharp" at the advertised hours. The question is—which is the correct hour ? Are we to go by the town clock or by the Post Office ? If the former, well and good —if the latter, well and good. Only let us know which is which, for it cannot be both. The Manager had better look out for this because he might get into a scrape unless he states by what clock we are to be guided by. This fact struck me a3 soon as I saw the newly-appointed agent's advertisements ; but this morning in particular, when on coming to the Post Office (which is intended to be referred to as the correct New Zealand- Wellington-time) it was exactly fifteen minutes in advance of tbe New Zealand In surance Building's clock.—Yours, &c, A Wayfarer.

P.S. —Since writing the above I hear that three intending passengers lost their passage this morning. No doubt through the dis parity iv time above referred to.

WINDSOR CASTLE GOLDMINING COMPANY.

To the Editor of the Evening Stab. Sir, —Instead of an apology (which there should have been) from "A late Shareholder" for his former mis-statement, I find that his charge is reiterated; though in another form, as published in yesterday's Star, namely, " that C^arkson's machine, with the exception of two or three shares, is the property of the present directors of the Windsor Castle." Now, sir, there are hundreds of shares in C'.ark son's Company held by other than directors or, I believe, even shareholders of the Windsor Castle, and there are and always havo been Windsor Castle directors who hare no interest in Clarkson's, and never had any. The out side public will now see the assumed champion of their rights is a false knight, and disentitled to the slightest credence in any other statement he may make in this controversy. Pray pardon my occupying so much of your valuable space. —I am, &c, Present Shareholder,

We have been requested to inform Willie Steele if this meets, his eye that there is a Government letter awaiting him at Best's hotel.

We have just received an original tale, intitled, "The Secret in the Haunted House," which we shall peruse.

The competition for the dime and pin will take place this evening at Perkins' Occidental Hotel.

THE EVENING S^AE, THURSDAY, MAY 16, 1872.

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MINING. The following are the current calls and dividends payable in the companies named below :— CALLS Conquering Hero .. 0 0 3 May 1C Eureka Hill .. ..020 May 17 Flower of the Hill ..003 May 17 Tiki 0 0 0 May 18 Durham Ox .. ..006 May 18 P>eehive 0 0 9 May 21 Number One .. ..003 May 23 Von Tempskv .. ..006 May 23 Key of Tokatcd ..020 May 21 Golden Calf .. ..010 May 24 North Devon .. ..010 May 25 Coromandel Harp .. 0 0 4 May 25 Ovens 0 0 6 May 27 Challenger .. ..003 May 25 Ravenstock .. ..003 Mav 30 Sir Walter Scott ..010 June 1 Flagship.. .. ..006 June 1 Celt 0 10 June 2 Hand and Band .. 0 0 6 June 6 Emily 0 10 June 10 MEETINGS TO COMB. Bass Rock, Queensforry Hotel, Auckland, 2 p.m. May



Tjl I N A L NOTICE RELINQUISHING- BUSINESS. R. HOBBS Has still on hand between SIX and SEVEN THOU SAND POUNDS' WORTH of the VERY PICK of the STOCK, consisting of FLANNELS, BLANKETS. FRENCH MERINOES, WINCEYS. Calicoes and Sheeting, Dimity and Toilet Quilts, Woollen Hosiery, Waterproof Jackets and Mantles for Ladies, Girls, and Children ; and other new Winter Goods, in great variety, which are now being CLEARED OUT AT VERY LOW PRICES. Ladies' and Children's New Black Straw Hats at about Half Value. The Stock MUST and WILL BE SOLD 1 as R.H. has no intention whatever of remaining in the trade. Country customers, wholesale buyers, and small dealers, and buyers of job lots liberally dealt with. MEN'S AND BOYS* CLOTHING of the newest description, and Belts, Braces, Collars, Shirts, and Under Flannels, and all kind of Hosiery and Felt Hats, and Men's and Boys' Caps at a great reduction from regular prices. N. B.—THE SALE WILL CONTINUE FOR A FEW WEEKS LONGER ONLY. R. HOBBS, JUNCTION DRAPERY WARE HOUSE, Upper Queen and Wakefield streets. W. G. HARRISON, LICENSED SHAREBROKER, COROMANDEL. WHERE can the COURT HOUSE CREEK plan be had ? At Waytk's, Queen street; or Ohaei,bs Paimee'S, Short land Crescent. , QLSON'S TOMATO SAUCE, j high estimation in whichlt is held DuS last year the proprietor was scarcely able to supply the large demand, and has in consequence made extensive •Iterations and additions to his Factory so as tn h« enabled to keep the market well supplied Noon* kwho values health and appetite should be without a ■apply of this really health-restoring and agreeable condiment. _r>?£&svelTwliere ln bottles with the name of H. OtSON on wrapper and stamped on bottle and paper. Auckland, 10th February, 1872. i



SUMMARY FOR ENGLAND. WILL BE PUBLISHED AT THE OEFICE OE THE EVENING STAR, ON SATURDAY NEXT, The First Number of the NEW ZEALAND Mojirthly Mail, For Transmission to America and Europe. Peice Theeepence. ME, a. CAETEE, Stationer, Brown street, Grahamstown, is authorised to receive advertisements and subscribers' names for the Auckland Evening Star. REED & BRETT. Auckland, May 15,1872.



FREEHOLD ! FREEHOLD !! WANTED, Purchasers for Houses and Allotments iv town and suburbs ; also Farms and Allotments in Onehunga, Prury, Taukau, Newcastle, Hamilton, JKihi JKihL Raglan, and Tauranga. Terms, one-quarter cash. —Apply to W. JKieby, Coal Yard, junction of Queen and Grey streets. WANTED, a Respectable Girl, about 15 or 16 years of age.—Apply to Mrs. R. Cameeon, City Road. PKrN6E~OF WALES THEATRE?— FRIDAY.—Geand Command Night. Seats for this night can be secured at Upton and Co.'s WANTED, by a respectable young person a Situation as Barmaid.—-Apply ' E. 8., office of this paper,



WANTED, a Shingler. — Apply at ' MACKAY'e, Graham street. ANTED, by a lady, a Furnished Sitting room and Bedroom in a private house at Newton.—Address J.H., Newton Post- s office. |i ANTED, a "General Servant. — Applfto Mrs. M. Marks, corner of Wellesley and Hobson streets. ANTED, a Strong Active Boy.—Apply at T. W. Dooxin's Grocery, 218, , Queen street. ; f fl^O LET, two Rooms and use of Kitchen.— X -Apply 65, Grey street, or Y.Z,, Star 'm Office. {0 TO LET, in Grey street, a small Paddock and Stable; very convenient.—Apply H. Ashton & SoNB, Insurance Buildings. " N~O T ICB~ I * IN accordance with the provisions of "the i Licensing Act, 1871, clause 27,1 hereby give notice that I intend to apply to the Worshipful Justices of the Peace, acting in and for the district of Auckland for a Transfer of my License for the "Old House at Home," Auckland, to Thojias Day Leslie, of Aucb land. Auckland, dated this 16th day of May, 1872. » E. W. MORRISON. WANTED, a Young Man or '.Youth to assist in a Store; must be honest. Constant employment to one who suits.— Apply to W. L. Both, Market Reserve, Queen street. ' WANTED, two Good Hands accustomed to working planing and shaping machine.—Apply to Feaser & Tinne, Phoenix Foundry. ■ GOLDEN SPUR GOLD MINING COM. PANY (Registered), Coeomandbl. AN Extraordinary Meeting of the Shaw holders in the above Company will be ' held at the office of the Company, Wett Queen street, Auckland, on FRIDAY,,the 7th day of June next, at 3 o'clock p.m. Business—to pass rules and to elect directors. W. MILLER, Manager. Auckland, May 16, 1872; NOTICE. TRADESMEN and others are cautioned against giving Credit to any person in the name of Mr. John E. White, excepting on the written authority of the undersigned. THO3. LEIGH WHITE, Attorney for the said John E. White. Auckland, May 15, 1872. LOST. 1" OST last evening, between Wellington J street and Parnell, a Lady's Panier. Tho finder will greatly oblige the owner by leaving the same at Mr. Harris', Shortland street. WANTED, a Female Servant; also a Boy, accustomed to butchering.—Apply to Mrs. Sandall, Wakefield street. '^ ■ ' WANTED, " A YOUNG LADY as Assistant—Apply at Montague's Fancy Bazaar. WANTED, a General Servant.—Apply to Mrs. J. S. Macfarlane, Jermyn street. TO BUTCHERS.—Wanted, a Lad for the Thames. —Apply to Mr. Foss, at' Glanville and Ellyett'e. r,T ANTED, Tailoresses and Shirt-maker 8 V V at the London Wholesale Ready-mad 0 ClothiHg Manufactory, Wyndham street; also, Apprentices to the tailoring, shirt-making, and sewing machines. TAMJBAJROOKA G.M.C, (Registered). AN Extraordinary General Meeting of the Shareholders in the above Company will be held at the office of the Company, West Queen street, on SATURDAY, June 1, at 2 o'cleck p.m. Business—To confirm Rules, elect Directors, and the transacting of any other business that may be brought before the meetihg. J. FEATON Manager. THE undersigned is Agent for the fallowing Gold Mining Companies— Tokatea Harbour View Siege of Paris Nil Desperandum Golden Pah British Royal Oak Buffalo R. HORNE, Queen street. • AUCKLAND STEAM PACKET COM PANY (Limited). TENDERS are invited for the Supply of the Compan's Steamers with the under mentioned articles, for six or twelve months from Juno 1, free on board, in lots to suit ;— Coals, Newcastle and Bay of Islands Ditto, slack Water Tallow Castor, Colza, Kerosine, Sperm, Boiled, and Raw Oil Cotton Waste, Lamp Cotton, flat and round Patent Cotton Engine Packing, all sites Flax Engine Packing V ulcanised India-rubber Valves,' square and round Ditto ditto, Sheets, all thicknesses . Red and White Lead and Green Paint, Turpentine Emery Cloth, Sperm Candles, Bath SficM Soap, hard and soft, Washing Soda Fire Bricks, Fire Clay Tube Brushes, whalebone and steel Firemen's Shovels, steel plates, with iron clasp handles Sash, Tools, Deck and Hand Scrubbers Rope, Spunyarn, Manilla, Europe and New Zealand Tenders may be in part or for the whole* To be sent into the Company's Office, Qaeen street Wharf, before SATURDAY, MAY 18. HUGH CRA£G, Manager. • ~k-^ TpOR KAIPARA. "DjsWs^> Calling at all the The Schooner •%*( AURORA, \J Jo3eph Brain, Master, will sail from tbe 7 Manukau TO-MORROW (Friday). M. NICCOL, Agent. /£\k NT ° T I ° B ' R. BROWN, Agent for the p.B. •Wjj Bowcn, begs to inform his friends and ?ne public generally that he intends to <^ m{!°° 0 . business as Custom-house, General ShipPl^' ■md Forwarding Agent on the Queen stroe* Wharf, on Monday next, and solicits a sua™ of public support. Auckland, May 16, 1872.