SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

PORT OF AUCKLAND.

SUNSET : This evening. 6.9 HIGH WATER : This afternoon, 3.30

STEAM TO THE THAMES THIS EVENING.

Enterprise A To 2, at seven o'clock

ARRIVALS.

Wellington, s.s., Carey, from Southern ports Alma, barque, Dunett, from Melbourne Clyde, schooner, Anderson, from Wangarei I nnce Alfred, schooner, from Sydney Strathnavor, schooner, from Dunedin Mercury, schooner, Diez, from Mercury Bay. Prince Rupert, schooner, Beihish, from Wangaroa. Fairy, schooner, Hughes, from Wangaroa.

DEPARTURES.

Southern Cross, s.s., Sellars, for Tauranga Flirt, schooner, for the Fijis

IMPORTS.

Per Prince Alfred, barque, from Sydney— 2 hhtla china, 1 do earthenware, 2 ci\ates tlo, 1 hhd glassware, 1 tierce do, J 4 cases hats S <!<> merchandise, 6 do drapery, 2 do flannel, - do saddlery, S) do pictures, 2 bales blan kets, 4 do flannel, 3 do carpets, 40 pgs boots, 10 chests, 25 half-chests tea, 50 boxes corn Hour, 13 or.-casks sherry, 10 do port, 10 cases brandy, 10 do drapery, W. G. Harri son & Co ; 35 casks whiting, 105 bags tine salt, 100 do coarse salt, 15 cases wine, 23 casks soda, Owen and Graham ; 500 bags maize, 390 do potatoes, order ; 357 packets sugar, J. S. Macfarlane, 50 bags maize, S. Jones.—Owen and Graham, agents. Per Alma, barque, from Melbourne : 10 cases Moselle, 10 ditto whisky, 15 ditto old torn, 20 do geneva, 40 do brandy, 5 qr-casks port wine, 6 do brandy, 20 cases claret, 1 do bitters, 10 do schnapps, 2 qr-casks rum, 2do wine, It. Mogene ; 150 oases kerosene, 11 do vestas, Darnett & Levy ; 4 do marmalade, 20 half-chests tea,, Stone Bros ; 35 half-chests tea, 5 bags, 10 cases mustard, 1 case gelatine, D. Stephenson & Co. ; 60 half, 100 cases brandy, (i qr. -casks port wine, 100 cases kero sine, 100 boxes candles, 5 kegs treacle, 5 cases vestas, (i |-boxes|tobacco, 3 cases tartaric acid, sdo jams, 15 do salad oil, 10 do vinegar, 5 do milk, 20 do pickles, 3 do mustard, 3 do groats, 1 box tigs, 1 case gelatine, 10 do vestas, 4 |do marmalade, J. 0. Morrin ;20 cases pickles, 3 do tartaric acid, 5 do milk, 2 do patent groats, J. (J. Compton ; 4 de mar malade, 2 do vestas, 10 do milk, 1 do blue, 2 "do curry, Close Bros.; 50 do pickles, 10 kegs treacle 5 qr-kegs do 40 cases starch, 2 bales paper bags 5 cases mustard, 5 do starch, 35 do vestas. G'f. W; Owen ; 15 do vestas, Owen and Graham.; 3 do marmalade, 50 boxes candles, 20 bags rice, 10 half-chests tea, J. W. Doonin ; 20 half-chests tea, 1 case axe handles, J. Buchanan ; 50 half-chests tea, 2 cases curry, Brown, Barrett and Co.; 100;. boxes candles, Warnock, Bros.; 50 cases brandy, 25 do geneva, 100 boxes candles, 5 cases vestas, 1.9 do pickles, 23 boxes raisins, H. S. Meyers ; 20 cases pickles, 8, do.yestas, 150 cases brandy, 100 boxes dandles,'so cases old torn, 20 do vestas, 5 qr.-casks port wine, 10 cases moselle, 50 do geneva, Lewis Bros. ; 20 cases vestas, 1 do

tomato sauce, 5 do jam, 100 boxes candles, 50 dp. vestas, 10 do pickles, B. Tonks & (Jo.; 100 cases kerosene, 80 bags sugar, 1 cask do, 5 qr.-casks treacle,-J. C Morrin ;32 barrels whiting, J. Moore; 40 cases vestas, GJ-. W. Owen ; s "2O do do E. Binney ;20 pkgs sugar, ,3 hhds:' do, H. B. Morton ; 33 half-chests tea,; 25- eases pickles, Brown, Barrett and Co.; 20 . half-chest tea, Close Bros; 150 cases brandy, L. D. Nathan and Co. ; 25 do. /vestas,.Bucliolz and Co. ; 4 ingots tin, D. S. and Co. ; 47 half-chests tea, 20 boxes do, JB. Tj'onks and Co. ; 3 bales paper, H. B. Morton ; 50 lialf-cliests tea, J. C. Morrin ; 329 bags potatoes, Cruickshank and Co. ; 730 bagfi potatoes, 43 J-boxes tobacco, 30 bar rels currants, order.—G. W. Binney, agent.

By latei Tasmanian papers to hand we observe that the brig Jane, Capt. Westbrook, was announced to leave Hobart Town for Auckland on the 25th ult. The three-masted schooner Prince Alfred arrived in harbour this morning from Sydney, which port she left on the 26th ult. She has^ ■ reported at the Customs with a large general cargo. Passengers : Mr and Mrs Bird. The schdoner Strathnavar arrived this morning from Dunedin with the following cargo : —9 qr-casks wine, 20 case geneva, 20 do Old Tom, 37 bags|barley, 2 cases lollies, 30 do soap, 300 bags flour, 20 do oatmeal, B. Tonka & Co. ; 1 pekg tobacco, 1 case cigars, M. Hayman ; 300 bags flour, S. Jones ; 140 do do, Gr. W. Binney ; 100 do .flour,. 20. do oatmeal, H. B. Morton. John ReicT, 'agent. The iron barque Alma, Captain Duncan, arrived yesterday from Melbourne, She has reported at the Customs with a general cargo. The schooner Rubicon ha?, cleared with 12,000 feet timber, La Trobe, River Mersey, Tasmania.

The cutter Maud has cleared for Wan garei.< .... •, ' The schooner Tauf anga entered at • the Customs this morning from Mongonui, with 25 tons bark, Lewis Bros ; 40 bags flour, J, Berghen ;: and a quantity of cargo short landed at Mongonui. The schooner Mercury has entered at the Customs from Mercury Bay with 24,000 feet timber. . . .

The schooner Fairy from Wangaroa brings 20,047 feet timber. The' schooner Prince Rupert has cleared outward for Wangaroa with a general cargo. The ketch Whynot has cleared outward with a sundry cargo for Tapu Creek. The schooner Prince Paipert has reported at the Customs with a cargo of baulk and other timber from Wangaroa.

THE SHAREMARKET.

ME. J. M.- MSSTNOX'S REPORT.

There was a fair amount of business done npon the Exchange. Caledonians are a little lower. My sales comprise—Caledonian, £25 ; City of London, 17s 3d. There are buyers of Caledonians at £25 ; Alburnia, £4; City of London, 17s ; Bright Smile, £3 ; Cures, 355. Sellers at a slight advance upon these quota tions. , ,:,... ;.i - MR> j^iieWMAN'S REPORT. There has been a fair amount of business r/fcq-day. Caledonians were sold at £25, but there are buyers at £25 10s. My sales com prise—Caledonians, £25 ; Albions, £7 3s Gd ; Alburnia, £4; Bright Smile, £3 2s Gd; Multim-in-Parvo, Is 9d.

POST-OFFICE, SHORTLAND-STREET.

Mails will Close as Under :— For Thames, this day, at 5.30 p.m.; and to-morrow,

at 10.30 a.m. and 5.30 p.m. For "Wanganui. per St. Kilda, this day, at 5 p.m. Vor Chatham Island, per Ocean Wave, on Wednesday,

16th inst., at 3 p.m. For Napier and Sonthern provinces, per p.s. Nevada, six hours after arrival.

fi. B. Biss. Postmaster,

DEATHS.

Brabazon. —On the morning of October 14, Joseph, the infant son of Mr J. Brabazon, Union street, aged two years and two months.

Nolan.—On October 12, Captain E. Nolan, aged C 2 yews : formerly of Prince Edward Island, and native of New Ross, County Wexford, Ireland.

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

MONDAY, OCTOBER 14, 1872.

For the c:.use that lacks assistance, For the -wrongs that need resistance, For the future in the distance, And the good that we can do.

Nothing in the world ia pleasanter than to see a great institution like the Bank of New Zealand as generous as it is great. We are so accustomed to associate the stern and the unbending with the possession of power that when aia individual or a system, or an institution shows himself, herself, or itself animated by the tender sensi bilities that grace ordinary humanity, we feel irresistibly impelled to gush. Ou'- respected contemporary the New Zealand Herald gushes this morning over Bank rates, and the generous and patriotic conduct of the Bank of New Zealand ; and we feel inclined to gush too. The gush referred to is intro duced by a homily on the injustice so long perpetrated in the great difference between the rates of discount ruling in Australia and New Zealand, and that the same " banking institutions doing business" in these separate coun tries should have ground down our poor New Zealand colonists, inspires our contemporary with holy horror. Of course it would occur to the stupid and unreflecting reader that thebanking in stitution which does not do business in both places, but bearing the name of the colony, has our colonists under its special fostering care should have led the way in the reduction of dis count long ago, and so patriotically compelled the other institutions to dis gorge ; for it is unquestionable that if one bank had brought down the rates, the other banks would have been compelled to do the same. There was no " injustice" in the Bank of New Zealand keeping the screw well down; " but that.the sameb&nking institutions doing business here and in Australia should have such different rates as those prerailing for the same class of business has always appeared to us to be a great injustice to the colony." But this injustice is aggravated by the fact that the rates paid by the banks to depositors have been reduced some time ago. " Such a reduction," says our contemporary, " should then have been followed by a reduction in the rates of discount and exchange.

We looked for it, but in vain." We , did so ; and the chief obstruction was the Bank of New Zealand, which having a lively appreciation of the value of j fat discounts and resulting dividends was exceedingly reluctant to do what was reasonable. But the richest thing is yet to come. " Now, however, at . last, it has come, and we are glad to J learn that the Bank of RFew Zealand . has taken the initiative in effecting a > reduction of the banking rates ' throughout New Zealand." Keally I this is too much ; we like a joke as well as any one, but this is going too far. Why the Union Bank in both Duncdin and Christchurch had reduced the rates to the unspeakable indigna- : tion and rage of the Bank of New Zealand, and while the columns of our Southern contemporaries have been the , mediums of appeals to the public to '■ stand by the bank that thus led the way in relaxing the screw, the Bank of New Zealand has ruptured all diplo- i rnatic relations with tho Union Bank, ! and declared against that institution , financial war. This is the way in which ' the Bauk of JNew Zealand has •taken the initiative," and we shall not be sur prised if we find tho war waxing hot and j fiery until toutera will be sent out into j the streets to force men into the' sweating rooms, in which they will bo j treated to champagne for giving their paper, and taking out money at dis count nil per cent. " Fortunately," as says our contemporary, " better days are coming." "We do not know if he refers to the New National Bank of New Zealand, capital two millions sterling, which is just about to he launched ou our financial sea. We have an idea that coming events cast their shadows before, and that tho softening influence of the shadow of this monster institution has toned down the fierceness of our monetary bigwigs. But whether reference is made to tho shower of gold and flimsy which this National Bank will shower over the land and stuff into our pockots nolens volens, or to the financial war which will result among the Banks owing to the wind having been taken out of the sails of the Bank of New Zealand by the Union Bank, there can be no doubt that " better days are coming," when all we shall have to do will be to lie clown and open our mouths, and they will be filled with guineas like manna falling from the skies.

We know it is dangerous thus taking the lion by the chin and looking away down his throat. "But then he seems good tempered to-day, as we judge from the tone of gentleness and humanity in this morning's roar. Pie has, we may assume, got over the irritation of hav ing been made to follow, in this case, in the lead of the other banks, and will bear with us *vhen we stroke down his mane. V?e say in all sincerity, may the Bank of New Zealand flourish! But such an institution does not need to detract from the credit of sister institutions, nor, after having been forced to lower the rates of discount by their action, can it materially en hance the public appreciation of the Bank of New Zealand to say : " Now, however, at last it has come, and we arc glad to learn that the Bank of New Zealand has taken the initiative in effecting a reduction of the bank ing rates throughout New Zealand."

If, as we believe, the colonization policy is destined to make of New Zealand a great nation, an essential element iv its action must be the facilitating of settlement. A corres pondent has furnished us with a case which we believe to be authentic, and which shows that there is a screw loose somewhere. He says: "Mr , a bond fide agricultural settler, ap plied for land in the Waikato, open for selection six months ago — about 200 acres. According to the land re gulations the land is immediately put up to public competition, but Mr has been kept waiting for live months by Dr. Pollen, and to-day he is in formed that it is f[uite uncertain when the laud will be put up for sale. In the meantime the applicant is spending the money which ought, to be applied to the working of the land. He might have had twenty acres in crop by this time. This is simply disgraceful. We care not what the cause of it may be, or who or what is to blame, it is disgraceful. The piece of land in question is on the hither side of. iS agarua wahia, and there are no difficulties connected with it save those created by the entangle ments of red tape. And even had there been difficulties, the intending settler' should } have been promptly informed of them, and not kept in this way on a string, waiting until the time passes for preparing for cultiva tion. If we are to accept this as being in any way representative of jjthe practi cal application of the colonization policy, then it must bring disaster instead of prosperity to the country. This was the very fault that wrought ruin to Queensland when that colony engaged in colonization on a bold scale. Im migrants came pouring into Brisbane by thousands in the week. Public works there were in plenty, but no one could obtain a farm. Legislation was unfriendly, and the difficulty was further increased by red tape being in terested in the ancient order of things. The result is known. The exodus set in, and the immigrants fled iv thousands from Queensland, leaving that colony for years a social, political, and financial ruin. Are we going to tread in Queensland's steps?

If every facility is given to hondjide set tlement, the colonization policy of New Zealand will bo the greatest earthly blessing that could be conferred on the Colony, filling the country with a prosperous, lightly-taxed, happy and contented people. If settlement is to be attended with such difficulties as those which have characterised the ap plication of this intending settler at Ngaruawahia, then the colonization policy will blast the country, and the names of its authors will become a by-word and a curse.

Great complaints were made by pro meuaders on the wharf last evening against the stench arising from the Queen street sewer. It is a pity that steps are not taken to avert the channel of this sewer so as to abate the nuisance.

A correspondent signing "A. A." refers to the fact of tiie young Lid Henry (Juthbertson having so nearly escaped by the Nebraska, and asks " Where were our gallant detectives then? Yon say that they went on board to search, and it seems evident that it was not a vigilant one." Our correspondent is in error. The detectives were on board at half-past four Jin the morning, and as the would-be absconder had but half an hour of start, there was not much laxity. The place of concealment was such that nothing short of a search of every trunk and box, and bale of rope and corner in the huge ship - a physical impossibility—would succeed in preventing the escape of refugees once ensconced in the floating monster. Somebody recently suggested that no one should he allowed on hoard the trans-Pacific mail steamers without a " clearance" at the police-office. Hut really this is a great mistake. We look on these vessels as a great blessing, the moral renovators of our social system ; and so far from throwing any difficulties in the way of those who feel uncomfortable among us owing to the pecu liarities in their modes of thought and habits of life not being in accordance with conventional usages or the moral law, we would afford them every encouragement to go. We would even say there should lie covered barges* to convey them from little quiet nooks, to be made known to the initiated, and to slip them in through the port-holes of the big ships into secret closets prepared for their reception. We believe such facilities would conduce to the morality and order of society here, and then refugees would thus find the path open to fresh lands and reformation. We commend the suggestion to our. social reformers. "A Sufferer" apologises for addressing uh on what he calls "an un pleasant subject," and states his case as follows :—" I know that you desire to be a friend to the sufferer in whatever way his sufferings arise, and 1 really suffer from this affliction. I have an acquaintance. He is an intolerable bore, but 1 do not like to insult him. Ho. drinks whiskey and lie smokes tobacco ; and under the influence of both he becomes very confidential. When lie pleases to make me his confidant, which he does on all occasions, even on the least important subject, instead of whispering into my ear, he, supposing perhaps that I hear with my mouth thrusts his face close into mine, and with the fumes of the nicotine, whiskey punch ami decayed stomach, ho almost stifles me. F draw back, he follows me. I turn my ear to him, but he comes round to the front of me and puts his mouth into my face again. I hold in my breath, I look away on any possi ble excuse to get a breath of air, and I never end one of these confidential interviews with out feeling sick." Our correspondent is not the only sufferer in this form. It seems characteristic of those that corrode the lining of their stomachs with alcohol and leave the juice of tobacco sticking about their jaws, to be oblivious of the. horrible compound stench that results. We do not know how we can help our correspondent save by publishing his tale, and imploring all those who smoke tobacco and drink whiskey to not stick their muzzles into other people's faces, but remember that the organ of hear ing is not in the face but in the side of the head. " Takapuna " asks us to draw atten tion to the alterations going on in connection with the ferry steamer Enterprise, and in quires "if it will be safe for the public for her to be allowed to carry passengers." We are not aware of the nature of the alterations which are being made, but we have no doubt that the Harbour Master and the Govern ment Engineer will see that public safety is not endangered. The letter of "A Young Tent, of Parnell," is not admissible. The aspect of the case presented, if true, should have been submitted to the jury during the course of the trial. Even yet, if the character of the prosecutrix is really such as that represented, it should be brought under the notice of the Government. We have received several letters from a correspondent signed " Oliver Brinsley ; or, Mars, the Colonial." The writer, who says, "Mind, you mustn't think that I am an Orphan Boy just because I say so, for I am a jolly old boy, as 1 am already feathered around the jaws," sends us a poem of his own manufac ture. As we desire to cherish rising genius we publish a specimen of the poetry. It is intituled, "0 I'm pretty little Mary." The opening stanzas are as follow :—

" C) I from the wilds of America came and mo name is Pretty little Mary Jano and there in a little cott I use to dwell with me aged Parents as well and I'm their Pretty little Mary who day by day roamed the Phrairie huntin for the flowers thatgrew on the phrairie wide with me little dog Toby and me flower basket be me side." Mr G. W. Binney will hold to-morrow an extensive sale by auction of various articles of merchandize to close consigments.

We have often observed that when Sewing machines get out of order they are im mediately condemned, and generally sent, to the auction mart to be sold without resei"ve. This is needless, as the damage is easily repaired if taken to a workmen who under stands the business. We notice that Mr G. W. Heslop, of Vulcan Lane, an engineer of good repute, has taken this work in hand and is prepared to put in order any sewing machine whose centripetal ossciosity is istrometrically angulated, or is otherwise deranged, damaged, or impaired. Mr Heslop is also prepared to execute orders for em bossing presses, or any work in die sinking. We- observe that the erection of a stone sea-wall along Custom-house street is being proceeded with.

An Acclimatization Society has been formed in Gi'eymouth.

The last sad and solemn rites were per formed yesterday afternoon on Corporal Kirkland, at the Church of England Cemetery, Symonds-street. The deceased was followed to the grave by the Victoria Company of Rifle Volunteers, of which he was a member; by a large number of' brethren of the Ancient Order of Foresters, of which he was also a member ; by a large number of friends, and members of Volunteer forces. The Artillery Band attended, and performed Beethoven's March and the Dead March in Saul. The firing party was told off from the Victoria Company. The Volunteers were under the command of Capt. Derrom; and the beautiful funeral service of the Church of England was read by the Rev, E. N, J3ree.

The Wanganui Herald says : " The Jewish community of this town propose fencing in the ground set apart for their cemetery, and have appealed to the public for subscriptions to enable them to do so. We are sure they will have no difficulty in raising in Wanga nui the necessary amount. Dr. Samuels is the trustee who is charged with the task of accomplishing the necessary and desirable woi'k." The subjoined sensible remarks on pride is taken from an article ill the Wangauui Weekly Herald :—" Pride is an inherent vice in the minds of most men, and has this peculiarity, that we are ever ready to detect the pride-mote in our neighbour's eye, whilst we remain unconscious of the beam in our own. " Hekeptasmall shop :" we can tolerate pride in the man who combines aristocratic birth with wealth and education, but we resent it in the parvenu, and yet possibly the latter, who has by force of intellect raised himself from a low to a high status in society, has the greater reason of the two to be proud." i&The Otago Government has promised to subscribe £50, and the Canterbury Govern ment £100, towards the expenses of the proposed exhibition of liax machines. The Auckland Government has promised to bring the matter before the Provincial Council next session. We hear from Wairarapa that, despite the loss occasioned by late heavy rains, owners of sheep confidently expected to realise a large percentage of increase this season. There was * muster of married Volunteers at the Mount Eden Range on Saturday last, to the number of sixteen, when twelve were chosen for the proposed match with the single Volunteers, to take place on the 20th inst. The ranges were "200, 500, and GOO yards ; seven shots at each distance ; target, at '200 yards, b" x 4, with 2 ft. centre, and 8 in. bull's-eye ; position, standing. At the other two ranges the second-class' target was used, with any position. The shooting on Saturday was very good, the twelve highest scorers made a total of GlO, with an average of 50 and 10-I'2. The highest scorer was Sub-Lieutenant Devore, with 23 points. (! miner Skinner, at 500 yards, made a total of 21) points. The following are the totals : — Gunner Skinner, 63 ; Lieutenant Kitchen, Gl ; Volunteer Brighton, 59 ; Lieutenant Devore, 57 ; Volunteer McDonald, 53 ; Musketry - Instructor Soall, 51 ; Sergeant Provo, 4<) ; Sergeant Clarke, 48 ; Petty oflicer Crawford, 4G ; Sergeant Stirling, 43 ; Volunteer Douglas, 42 ; Sergeant Milla, 38.

The General Government Gazetteai October 3rd includes the Polynesian Kidnapping Act.

The Hon. G. M. Waterhouse hxs been gazetted a Governor of the New Zealand In stitute.

The fpiarterly meeting of Royal Arch Chapter, 345, 1. C, will be held this evening at half-past seven. Visiting companions are invited to attend.

We beg to acknowledge receipt of 22 and 23 of Hanxurd for the present month from the Government Printer.

The Auckland Institute will hold its fifth monthly meeting this evening at half-past seven o'clock, when papers will be read on the following subjects : —"On the Fertilisa tion of the New Zealand species of I'terostylis," by Mr T. F. Choeaexuau ; " Notes of a remarkable Arborescent Fern in Ngongotaha," and "Notes on certain New Zealand Ferns," by Mr T. Kirk, F.L.S., and a paper on " Logarithms," by MrPearce. We are glad to observe that ladies are not to be excluded from the meeting.

The road from Grahamstown to Tararu, along the beach, is one of the most interesting of the several walks at the Thames. The bold hills with their patches of trees, and shrubs, and romantic aspects on the one side, and the outstretching water on the other, with the smoke of the solitary steamer in the far-blue distance, whilst round about are scattered cottage-like homes, all tend to give a pleasant appearance to the scene. Still, with its tramway, it several silent public houses ; its roomy, half-occupied hotel, and its promised streets, Tararu does not go a-head, though situated at the green feet of the golden hills. The Advertiser intimates that amid the many attempts to bring1 life into Tararu an enterprising townsman of the Thames is about to construct bathing machines on the beach, especially for the use of the ladies during the summer months, and for which exhiliaratingboon the Grahams town ladies will feel thankful.

A new and somewhat entertaining kiud of pastime has, within the last few weeks, been in vogue with some of the clerks and office boys in a public building not a hundred miles from the vicinity of what is known as " .Scrip Comer." This new mode of passing away the leisure hours of the day strikingly resembles that of iishing for sprats, as precisely the same implements are used, with the exception of a rod and float. In the building referred to there is a verandah or balcony over a kind of back yard which is infested with vermin, and it is to this balcony that the individuals mentioned repair in their spare moments, to enjoy them selves in angling for—start not! —rats. A line, after being uncoiled, is carefully baited with a small and delicate morsel of toasted cheese. This being done, to the satisfac tion of the expectant angler, it is gently dropped over the railing in the immediate vicinity of what is supposed to be .the favourite resort of some of these animals, and the fisher patiently waits for a " bito," which, however, often occurs within a very few moments after the line has " touched the bottom." It is then that the excitement begins, and the line is run out till the rat is supposed to have got a good hold, when the person above gives a sudden jerk; and in three cases out of six succeeds in landing a fine rat, which is knocked on the head wfth an office-ruler brought for that purpose, and the tail cut off as a, trophy ; after which the hook is extracted, baited afresh, and again thrown overboard in search of fresh prey. There is a saying to the effect that there is nothing new under the sun, but who could believe in that axiom after the above illustration. We have heard of many extraordinary methods of wiling away the idle hours that hang heavily on us, but certainly never before heard of persons angling for rats as an innocent and pleasant pastime even by those who believe that recreation is a religious duty.

The New Zealand Agricultural Society's Cattle Show is drawing near. It will be held on the 6th prox., as usual, in the Albert Barracks. Several special prizes will be given. . i ■.-..;•;

The first wool sale for the season will be held on Tuesday, 29th inst., at Mr Buckland's warehouse.

The annual general meeting of the Auck land Rifle Brigade will be held this evening. Mr J. Browne's concert will take place this evening at the Choral Hall. We hope to see a full house. , .

I We observe that Messrs B. Tonks & Co. t have removed their largely increasing business Ito more commodious premises, namely, i Brunswick mart, rendered vacant by the retiring from business of Mr Stannus Jones. They will hold their first auction sale on the new premises to-morrow. The goods under the hammer consist of ladies', maids' and ' youths' boots,

CHATHAM ISLANDS.

We have been placocl in possession of further particulars of affairs in Chatham Islands by a correspondent, writing from Watangi under date of the evening of the 29th ult., just prior to the sailing of the Ocean Wave. He says :—" You will receive particulars of the disturbance that has taken place in our island, and which has caused such serious apprehen sions. It appears that the probable cause of the disturbance, has originated from some absurd prophecy of one Te Whiti, particulars of which have reached the Maoris here from their friends at Taranaki, some of whom are firm believes in his doctrine. The Europeans and natives are to have a meeting to-night on the open flat, to discuss matters, as affairs begin to look serious. An attack is threatened on us ill fourteen days. Mr La Nause has been urgently requested to leave by the Ocean Wave, for Auckland, by all the principal inhabitants of the island, so that he may represent matters fully to the New Zealand Government. The Maoris are holding secret meetings about the prophecy of Te Whiti, the great prophet of Pareaki. They are also holding runangas every night, and even the Moararies cannot understand what they are up;to ; but they say they are all faithful believers in Te Whiti's doctrine."

FREEMASONRY.

(To the Editor of the EvEKINO S'fAE.) Sih, —-I was much struck on reading the article in your paper of Friday, under the heading "Freemasonry," and think the brethren of the lodge there named ought t» be congratulated on the accession of Simon Lipstine, Esq., &c , &c, to the high office of Worshipful Master, accredited as he is by the flattering testimonials so lately received from Judge Arney. Jam sure he richly deserves such an honour, and 1 have no doubt will fill that post in the most honourable and able manner. My husband sometimes goes to lodge, lodge, and 1 certainly feel much nattered to know into what worthy con^any he is re ceived, certainly some of the so-called elite of Auckland, assisted at the ceremony of Instal lation of this most worthy brother. —I am, &c.,A Sister Freemason.

PRINCE OF WALES THEATRE.

MARIA Loveix's celebrated play, entitled " Ingomar, the Barbarian," was produced at the Prince of Wales Theatre for the first time oil Saturday night, and was one which put strongly to the test the capabilities of all who took part in it, but nioi-e particularly of Miss Hose Evans (Parthenia), Mr B. N. Jones (Ingomar), and Mr J. G. Joyce (Poly dore). The piece, which is said to be of historical event, is, from first to last, full of fine language and good positions. Miss Eose Evans's representation of Parthenia, the daughter of Myron, was good in the ex treme, and she met the approbation of the audience in every scene in which she ap peared. The next in the cast in point of merit was Mr J. G. Joyce, who was cast for Polydore, a rich old miser and a villain, who is promised the hand of Parthenia as a ran som for her father's libei^ty, but who is de spised by her and afterwards rejected. A better piece could not have been fixed upon for Mr Joyce than this, and it was played in a manner that redounds to his credit, ami will add to the laurals that he has already gained for himself on the Auckland stage. Ingomar, the Barbarian, was taken by Mr B. N. Jones, .and although he ap peared to be suffering from a bad cold did justice to the part assigned him, and received much applause at the hands of the audience. Mr Byan was very laughable as Myron, and Mrs Eyan did a fair share in adding to the amusement of the evening. The piece, on the whole, was a success. The house was well filled, and every one appeared well satis fied with the performance. To-night Miss Rose Evans takes her farewell benefit. This alone we are sure would be sufficient to draw a full house ; but when, added to this, it is well known to be her last appearance in Auckland, and that she will appear in no less than four of her favourite characters, we doubt not for a moment that the Prince of Wales Theatre will be packed to the doors. A carte de visile of this talented artiste will be presented to all attending the theatre to-night.

POLICE COURT.

THIS DAY

[Before P. A. Phillips, Esq. R.M.] DRUXKEXNKSS.

Three drunkards were fined 5s each and costs ; and one for getting drunk on Sunday, 10s and costs ; another forfeited his bail.

Seliua Miller was charged with using obscene and indecent language in a public street within hearing of passers-by, in Barrack-street. By the evidence of the constables it appeared that the prisoner had used the language complained of in en deavouring to gain admission to her house. The prisoner said there was no knocker to the door, and she wanted to get in.

The Court fined her 40s* and costs, or seven days' imprisonment with hard labour.

MR. COUZINS AGAIN

Joseph Couzins was charged with using thi-eatening language towards the wife of his " buzzom," whereby she dreads bodily harm. The accused had been apprehended on a warrant issued on the information of his wife. This makes the fifth time he has been similarly charged within eighteen months. It was the old tale. The wife has on each occasion said that when sober he was a good husband, but when drunk he became as a tyrant.

Mr Hesketh prosecuted. The accused applied for a remand for the attendance of Mr Joy. Mr Hesketh had no wish to take any un due advantage, but, unfortunately, he woiilcl be engaged both to-morrow and Wednesday. The adjournment was ultimately granted until Wednesday. I This concluded the business.

A VOLUNTEER NIGHT MARCH.

To-morrow evening, at seven o'clock, Major Gordon Avill hold his monthly inspection of the following Volunteer companies, at the Drill - shed, Princes - street: — Engineers, Artillery, No. 1 (Royal) Company A.R.V., Victoria, Hobson, Scottish, and No. 1 Navals. After the inspection the various corps will proceed for a night march, headed by the bands of the Artillery, No. 1 (Royal) Company, and the drum and fife band of No. 1 Navals. The route has not yet been decided on ; but it is believed that the Volunteers will proceed to the Domain, where practice in blank cartridge will take place, each man being supplied with ten rounds of ammunition. It is probable that they will then march to New market and back to town, after which the troops will be dismissed. We observe that the Rifle Brigade is not included in this march out, but this is pro*bably owing to their having gone through their monthly inspection a fortnight since. These night marches are condusive to making our Volunteers efficient in their work, and we shall be glad to see it repeated quarterly, or even oftener during the summer months, with all companies taking part including both Cavalry and Rifle Brigade. One advantage that a night march possesses is, that the men are not forced to leave their respective employments hi order $o take part in it.J ■~ '

TELEGRAPHIC.

FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.

GRAHAMSTOWN.

This day, 1.20 p.m.

The Loyals opened at the Theatre Royal Grahamstown, on Saturday evening to a crammed house in every part. Hundreds were unable to gain admittance. Made moiselle Zuilla is described as the most daring lady gymnast in the world. Loyal is a great artist on the trap/* entertainment is diversified witbt'vocai ijhi from Mr Winter, the popular tenor, ami lyj^" Mitchell, the favorite soprano. The Caledonian's return for the week ig 201 ounces. The Twenty-third of June has obtained 34 ounces from 27 tons. The AJI Nations' retorting is now going on. The Queen of Beauty's crushing of 100 tons resulted in 35 ounces.

TAURANGA.

This day, 1.45 p.m,

The Southern Cross arrived at 7 o'clock last night with the returned witness in

Oakley's case. She "will sail for Opotiki

probably to-night,

fSPECIALI TO THE STAR, PER GREVILLES TELEGRAM COMPANY.)

WELLINGTON.

This day, 12.30 p.m.

The Independent, to-day, says that Mr O'llorke has joined the Ministry, relinquish ing his Chairmanship of Committees. It says that he was the best chairman the House ever had, and no doubt if he had de sired to continue to hold office he could have held it as long as he wished, with a proba bility at some future time of being elected Speaker. He accepted a seat in the Ministry out of pure patriotism, and will add to the strength of the Ministry, being one of the oldest members of the House, and pro bably the most popular man in the province. Auckland has never been a violent partisan to his consenting to take office, which is a strong proof of his confidence hi the policy of the Government. The Independent also says the Opposition are to bring in a want of confidence motion to-day or to-morrow. The Claud Hamilton has sailed for Mel bourne, and the Annie Melhuish for New castle. The Phoebe has arrived from the North. This clay, 2.59 p.m. It is generally reported here that Mr Creighton edits the Cross at £500 per an num in lieu of a ministerial portfolio:

LYTTELTON.

The Joliba has sailed for Auckland with 12,000 bushels of wheat.

DUNEDIN.

This day. Flour, £13 to £13 10s.; wheat, ss. 3d. The two leading Cricket Clubs inaugurated the season on Saturday. The Hydaspas, a three-decker, was open to visitors on Saturday. The deck was flush, and formed a fine promenade of two hundred feet. She brought 3,000 tons of cargo. Business dull. Hops and! sugar scarce. New season teas hang heavily. The Waitaki bridge material is all landed at Moeraki.

INVERCARGILL.

This day. Christie, an escaped prisonerj haa been sentenced to three years'additional imprison ment for the attempt. He attempted to commit suicide to-day by cutting his throat slightly. Cutler's flax mill has been burnt. The damages are laid at £400.

TARANAKI.

This day. J Te Whiti has nothing to do with the Chatham Islands disturbance.

HOKITIKA.

Cameron, a recently discharged lunatic, drowned himself. . . ~

RIFLE MATCH.

The third match this season, came off at six o'clock this morning between the Artillery and Victoria Companies. The weather was remarkably fine, and there was some capital shooting. Sergeant Watson made a gooa score, namely (59 out. of a possible 80. T£ c first and third matches were won by wj 8 Artillery, and the second was won by t"e Victoria Company. The Volunteers were under the command of Captain Derroia, sm Lieutenants Thompson and. Poley.

THE EVENING STAft, MONDAY, OCTOBEB, 14, 1871



Artillery Company.

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Victoria Company.

Sergeant Warren .. .. ;. 28 17 18 H Volunteer Mills 20 19 Jf S ;' : „ A. Payne .. .. 21 18 « S „ Edmonds .. .. 19 19. }* , , B? „ Haslett .. .. .. 18 19 ** ?J Bowden 18 20 12 "J i, Fowler ...... 17 18 1* Jj „ Self 18 17 12 ,,K Murphy 19 15 1^ ,*. ", Cooper 23 12 11 _* 508



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TO FARMERS, SETTLERS, BUTCHERS AND OTHERS. THE Undersigned are Cash Pur chasers of Hides, Sheepskins, Wool, Tallow &0., &c, at highest markets rates. + L. I). NATHAN & CO., S H OETL A ND STREET (Opposite Post-office), Auckland. PRICE—ONE SHILLING. 11EED&B R E T T ' S AUCKLAND ALMANAC HOUSEHOLD G U I D E, STRAN GEE S' AVA D E MEO U M For 1873. WE beg to intimate that we are engaged in the compilation of an Almanac for the Province of Auckland for the year Its"."), which will he issued early in December of the present year. Without reflecting an any previous productions in this special field of literature, we believe that we can produce a work that will meet the wants of the residents In the city and province to an extent not yet attained by any local Almanac. It is not onr wish to define the points on which our Almanac will base its claims to supersede other local Almanacs, but we feel confidence in promising that it will find its way into more households and ofliees, and more nearly attain to the correct ideal of a Provincial " liook " Almanac than anything of the kind that lias yet been sub mitted to the public of Auckland. T'\e information contained will be extensive and carefully compiled, and the literary portion of the work will be executed in a manner that will satisfy the most fastidious, while onr extensive and varied assort ment of new and ornamental type, and the advantages of our steam printing machinery will enable us to produce a volume that for neatness and cheapness is not likely to be equalled in the district. We can therefore confidently recommend this Annual as affording the hist ddvurtishuj ■innlhun.. Altlumgh thu first year of issue the numerous agencies and correspondents of the Erenimj Slur will provide a medium for bringing the work immediately into contact with residents in every part of the province, and. as far as may be practicable, in other parts of the colony. Mn. H. Riimnos is the only person authorised to collect advertisements. REED & BRETT. Keening Star oft\cc, Sept. 20, 1572. QLSOW'S TO MATO SAUCE This Sance has now been sufficiently long in the <narket to stand the test of public opinion, and it is gratifying to the manufacturer to be enabled to state hat he is constantly receiving testimonials as to its worth. It is an excellent tonic, and for persons of delicate appetite a wineglass-full before meals is of mmense benefit ; and fur children, when used in the place of sugar or jam, it is invaluable in many ways. Sold everywhere. Please observe that the makers name is on label, and stamped on bottle and stopper. E. HO BBS' LAST SALE of DRA.PEKT and CLOTHING, Wilt. (!ojimenc e < >s Flt ID A- V, O(JTO BE R 18. The Premises will bo CLOSED on WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY, the lßth and 17th instant, to REMOVE STOCK from the Waketield-street Shop into the Queen-street Shop, where it will be marked down and offered to the ptib''c FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY, prior to the Auction Sale, or before Tenders are called for the Stock. X.B. -SALE WILL COMMENCE ON" FRIDAY NEXT, 20th Isst. THORNTON, SMITH, & FIRTH'S W. HOLES ALE PRICES CURRENT:— £ s d Fine Flour, Silk Dressed, " Crown 0 0 Brand," per ton of 2,00011)3 18 0 0 Fine Flour, Silk Dressed, "TS&F Brand," per ton 1"> 0 0 .Seconds, per ton .. .. .. ..1200 Sharps, per ton 0 0 0 Bran, per bushel of 201b 0 10 Oats, per bushel .. .. .. .. 0 3 0 Fowl Wheat per bushel .. * .. .. 0 3 (5 Wharf Mills, September 20, 1872.



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