SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

PORT OF AUCKLAND.

SStTNSET : This evening, 4.55. HIGH WATER : This afternoon, 3.13.

STEAM FOR THE THAMES THIS EVENING.

STEAM FOR THE Duke of Edinburgh, G. 30 o'clock.

ARRIVALS.

St, Kilda, ss, Flowerday, from Wanganui. "Wellington, s 8, Kennedj', from Southern ports.

DEPARTURES.

Success, schooner, for RusselJ. Fortune, schooner, for East Coast.

IMPORTS.

Per s.b. Wellington, from Southern ports :— From Dunedin : 1 case, Combes and Daldy; 1 gun, Captain Maohell; 1 case, 4 trunks, order; 5 hhds and 5 barrels ale, Onyon ; 2 cases drugs, 2 casks glue, Kempthorne and Co.; 5 casks T. and S. Morrin; 1 trunk, Green; ldo., Hoare ; 1 parcel, 1 bag flour, Binney; 3 jirindetones, 2 kegs, 1 cask, Phillips. From Lyttelton : 5 cases quartz, Laird; 6 bngs bacon, S. Jones; 4 cases do., order; 5 cases do, 20 kegs butter, J. Buchanan; 3 cases bacon, J. Coupland ; 10 do. do., Binney; 8 do. do., J. C. Morrin ; 6 barrels pork, J. Eeid : 5 cases bacon, order j 2 do. do., Jakins and Wilcox ; 2 cases Henderson and Macfarlane ; 50sacks malt, order ; 4 cases bscon, H. B. Morton. From Nelson : 33 cases fruit, 8 cases butter, R M. Clarke ; 13 cases apples, H. McDonald ; 1 bundle trees, 1 case plants, Wren. From New Plymouth t 1 case plants^ S, Janes ; 1 do. do., S. Kissling; 4 cases butter, T. Veale ; 6 bags potatoes, H. Hardington 5 6 pigs, A. Buckland; 6 cases butter, R. M. Clarke; 14 sacks potatoes, J. Reid ; 5 cases butter, A Hoade. —Combes and Daldy, agents.

ARRIVAL OF THE ST. KILDA.

The WSNCo.'sss St. Kilda, Captain Flowerday, left Wanganui on the 15th at 3 pm ; crossed the Manukau Bar on the 17th. at 7 p m : arriving at One hunga at 9 pm. Strong N winds ands and heavy head sea, with thick squally weather, was experienced throughout the passage. Passengers: Messrs Reimeuschneider, Woon, McLean, Scowan, and Major Kemp. Cargo : 40 head cattle, SSO sheep, McDonald and McLean ; 6 kegs butter, order ; 7 sacks bacon, 8 kegs butter, G W Binney ; 1 case, A Barnes.

ARRIVAL OF THE S.S. WELLINGTON.

The s.s. Wellington, 262 tons, Captain Kennedy, arrived in the Manukau harbour this morning from Southern ports. She brings the following passengers : —Saloon : Messri". G. Jones, Ewing.Begsr.Wood, Young, Griddleston, Fisher, Forster,Haggard,MarHn, Parris, Pole.Honi Pihama ; Mrs. Allen, Mrs. PolloeTt, Mrs. Grace, Mr?. Andrews, and Miss Smith. Steerage: Misses Gavin (2), Messrs. Sadler, Carpenter, Beswick, Fowler, Whyte, Nicholas, Cooper, Murphy, Driacoll, Chamberlain, Robertson, Mclntosh, Evans, Evans, Flynn, Ford, jourdain )£1 Dogherfey, Feilan, Owen, Law, Teague, ■ Butterly, Cocklan, Warner, Stevenson, O'Brien, Leigh, and Pike.

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

For Southern ports via Napier: Nebraska, mail steamer, on arrival; Wellington, 21st. For Sydney and Melbourne: City of Melbourne, 20th instant : Hero, s.s., 24th May. For Honolulu : Nebraska, mail steamer, early. For Napier and Southern ports ; per s. s. Keera, this day.

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 Adelaide flelenslee, 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

The Comerang will leave for Northern ports on Thursday afternoon instead of Friday. The ps Golden Crown will make an excursion trip to Coromandel on the Queen's birthday. The new screw steamer Southern Cross started this morning for the Hot Springs on a trial trip. She had a goodlycompany on board. It is intended to place the steamer on the Tauranga trade, but she will run to Coro mandel and back for a few days in place of the Royal Alfred. The Southern Cross will be commanded by Captain Sellars. The schooner Argo is reported to have been lost on the voyage from the Thames to Kawakawa, She had on board the master (J Souze) and two seamen, named Jame Brown and Joseph Simpson, and great fears are entertained that they have been drowned. A yacht race took place th's morning between the Sabrina and the Spray,'the course being round the buoy in Drunken Bay and back to the wharf, twice round. A zephr-like wind pervaded in the harbour at starting, and continued during the day. Every stitch of canvas was set in both vessels, they got away at eleven o'clock, a large number of people assembling on the wharf to witness the sight. On rounding the buoy in Drunken Bay the first time the Sabrina was lead ing ; she was, however, overhauled by the Spray, who rounded off the wharf first, and maintained a lead of some half-dozen lengths. The time occupied in going over the course the first time was two hours and fitty five minutes. The yachts had not returned when we went to press.

COMMERCIAL.

Evening Stae Office, Saturday afternoon. B. Arthur reports having sold at his Mart yesterday (Market-day auction sale), at the following rates :—Fowls* Is 2d to 2s 9d; Spanish Fowls, 3s to 4s 3d j Dorkings, 3s to 5s Id; Brahma Hen?, lls to 163; Turkeys, 2s to 3s ; Ducks, Is 6d to 3s 3d each ; Apples, 1\ to 2f per lb.; Onions, Id to lid per lb.; Canterbury cheese, 6d to 6d£ per lb.; Flour, 13s per cwt. ; Butter, 4d to Bdi per lb. ; Bacon, 9d per lb.; Tea chests, Is 6£d to Is 8d per lb. ; Sugar, 4|d; Sperm Candles, lldi-. Sundry groceries at fair prices ; also, household furniture and effects. Books sold at a high price.

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

yf*Q MEETINGS TO COME. Wynyardton, Company's office, Shortland street, 10 a.m. May 20 Sapphire, Coromandel, May 20 Sapphire, Coromandel, May 20 Coromandel Beach, Coromandel, May 24 Golden Phoenix, Grahamstown, May 25 Paulino, 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 Eobert Emmet, 5, Insurance Buildings, Auckland 3 p.m. May 29 ' Black Angel, Grahamstown, May 30 Kooringa, Grahamstown, May 30 ■ Tambaroora, West Queen street, 2pm June 11 Virginia City, Grahamstown, June 3 Guildhall, Grahamstown, June 4 Conquering Hero, Insurance Buildings, Auckland. June 7 » Spur, Company's office, West Queen street, 3

POST OFFICE, SHORTLAND-STREET.

Mails will Close as TJndek For Thames, this day, at 5.30 p.m. I; and on Monday, at 10.30 a.m. and 5.30 p.m. or Kapanga, on Monday, at 10.30 a.m. jST.B. —Telegrams for Australian colonies will be : received at the Bluff up to 2.30 p.m. on Monday next, 20th May. S. B. Biss. Postmaster.

DIED

Geddis.—On the 18th May, at his residence, Victoria street, J S Geddis, aged ii years ; late of Belfast, County Down, Ireland. ..> The funeral will leave his late residence on Monday, at half-past 2 pm. Friends please accept this invita tion. Home papers please copy.

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

SATURDAY, MAY 18, 1872.

For th<3 cause that lacks assistance, For the wrong that needs resistance, For the future in the distance, And the good'that we can do.

"We do not attempt to make the slightest apology to any one for again bringing up the case of Mr. Smart's position in the City Council, and every attempt at hushing up a scandal such as this will only make more determined the resolution of every manly citizen to have it out. We do not know if we are warranted in accepting the state ment made in our contemporary the Herald of this morning, in all the bravery of across-heading," Mr. Smart and the City Council." Knowing the way in which these things are some times done, we are safe in saying that the special information given to our contemporary was probably supplied by Mr. Smart himself, who foolishly supposes that dust can be thrown in the eyes .of the public by such a statement as this. It is to the effect that a committee of the Council— consisting of the Mayor, Messrs. Isaacs, Jones, and George, having been appointed to enquire regarding the position in the Council of Mr, Smart, yesterday, " after a careful investigation, decided that Councillor Smart was legally entitled to his seat, on the ground that he was a member of the firm of Cruickshank, Smart and Co.; that although he had retired from being an active partner of that firm, he was still a partner in a pecuniary

point of view." If such decision has bgen actually arrived at, then the committee have simply exceeded their instructions, which were to enquire and report; and if Mr. Jones and Mr. Isaacs have lent their sanction to such an act, we do nothesitatetosay thatpub lic confidence in them must be shaken. Mr. Jones went into the Council to effect reformers, but we have latterly begun to fear that he lacks the firm ness requisite for a reformer, so that if he has yielded to plausible argument when he knows perfectly well what the true state of the case is, we can only suppose that hi 3 courage oozed out at his fingers' ends. Mr. Isaacs is a valorous knight, at least we thought so, and until we have more positive information we shall be loth to think that he has been cuddled into acquiescence. Every one knows that Mr. Smart is not a member ol the firm of Cruickshank, Smart and Co. We do not know the difference between an " active" and a " passive" member, neither does the law. Luckily these things are not allowed to be done in secret, and the law has for doubtless wise purposes compelled that the world should be made aware of the dissolu tion of commercial partnerships. In the Gazette No 3, of 27th April, 1809, and at page 203, we read as follows: — Auckland, 15th April, 1869. I have this day withdrawn from tho firm of Messrs. Cruickshank, Smart & Co. (Signed) James Skabt. Signed, sealed, end delivered by the said James Smart in presence of James Stodart, Clerk, Auckland.

"We ask has ever that withdrawal been annulled ? If so, there has been no public notification of the fact, and will the committee in the face of that declaration of legal dissolution dare to say that Mr. Smart is legally a member of the firm ? And will Mr. Smart stand up in Court and himself declare that he is a member of the firm ? For in the Court he will most positively stand, and at the present hour pro ceedings to that end are in progress. Where impudent defiance is thus hurled at the public the matter will be sifted to the bottom, and we tell Mr. Smart distinctly that if Bhame will not drive him from the City Council, he will be expelled by the action of the law. "We are told that Mr. Commons, a very remote relative of Mr. Smart's, has written to the Eate Collector, stating that in future the rates on certain property of his in Queen street will be paid by Mr. Smart; and every one knows the dodging that took place with reference to the qualification for the banking premises of the Bank of New South Wales. If Mr. Smart is a member of the firm in question, why this fencing and dodging? Why does he require to pay the rates for property in Short land street and in Queen street which does not belong to him ? And what state must the Burgess Roll be in if tricks of this kind can be played ?. Is the right of citizenship to be pur chased by Tom, Dick, or Harry, by his going and paying a few shillings a-year for the town pump or some other piece of property equally in possession;? A pretty state of things indeed for the administration of the city to be found in if these little games are sanctioned by the Mayor and Council. We talk about the Council having become respectable. It is outwardly decent, certainly ; but never did the City Board defiantly connive at irregularities such as this. Perhaps we are premature in saying that the City Council has connived at this, but we shall see when the report is submitted, and we warn the Council that, if they do, they will connect themselves in odium if not in legal responsibility with a breach, of the law which will certainly be shortly brought under judicial cognizance. That Mr. Smart means to brave it out is clear enough, and the gauntlet is now thrown down.

The Treasurer of the Home for Neglected and Destitute' Children, begs to acknowledge receipt of a of donation of £20 from " a friend," per W. Kattray. The two charges at the Police Court yesterday for breaches of the by-laws of the City Council, were brought at the instigation of Inspector Q-oldie. A social gathering of the members of the City Hall congregation will take place at the Mechanics' Institute on Friday evening next. The programme of events for tte Athletic sports to take place at the Albert barracks on the Queen's Birthday is published. There ate eight events, including flat races for 100 yards to one mile, and a 300 yards hurdle race. A grand Ethiopian concert is announced to take place on Friday evening next, at the Catholic Institute, Wellington street in aid of the band funds of the Royal Company of Volunteers. As will be ee«n by advertisement Willie Stcele appeals to-night to the mercy and forbearance ; if not, the musicial taste? of Onehunga. We sincerely hope he will be kinkly received. The committee appointed to consider I whether Mr. Smart is entitled to hold his seat in the City Council sat yesterday afternoon, decided that he was so entitled on the ground that he is a member of the firm of Cruickshank, Smart and Co. ; that although he had retired from being an active partner in that firm, his name was still retained. There was a good attendance at the Prince of Wales Theatre last evening on the occasion of a benefit tendered to Mr. B. N. Jones. The performance consisted of the. amusing comedy of "The Day after the Wedding," a capital fares, and a concert by Mr. and Madame Simonsen, aiaisted by Madame Moller. The " mieerere scene " from "II Trovatore " was : rendered by Madame Simonsen, and was loudly applauded. This evening the celebrated tragedienne, Miss Aitken, will make her first appearance at this theatre in the character of Meg Merrilies,' in the drama of " Guy Mnnnering." We hope to Bee a good house.

Any one in the paroxysms of toothache will be prepared to try any nostrum if it can do no harm, aad is said to have over dono good. The treatment we presume does nob necessitate preliminary faith in the patient, so that a sufferer may ridicule and try the following remedy :—" There are more things in heaven and earth that are dreamt or in our philosophy." The Tent&rfield Star is responsible for the following:—'Some few issues ago we published what was stated to be • a good cure for toothache, namely, tho j application of roasted onions to the wriet. j Since then Alderman Curry, who suffered j intense pain for four days from a visitation of toothache, and who tried every remedy he could think of without alleviating the pain, at last had recourse to roasted onions, and he j desires us to state, for the information of any person who may suffer in a like manner, that ; soon after the application he obtained relief, : and has not since been troubled with the ■ pain. Alderman' Curry rubbed the roasted | onions well into his wrists and afterwards j tied some round them. j There was another very good attendance at j the City Hall last evening on the occasion of . a benefit to Messrs. Collins and Carroll. The j entertainment proved as usual a great treat, I and was thoroughly enjoyed by all. This j evening will be the last performance of this | celebrated troupe. In addition to the excel- j lent entertainment tho services of Mr Alex, O'Brien have been secured for this occasion. As this is the last appearance of this troupe we should recommend those who have not yet j seen them to paj a visit. j We extract the following from the Thames Guardian of yesterday's date: —" A paragraph appeared in the Auckland livening Star of j Wednesday stating that Mr. Gillies is to be a judge. We believe that it is in contempla tion for Mr. Beckham, KM., and District Judge, to retire on a pension, and that a new Judge of Bankruptcy and District Court will be appointed. It is very probable that tho post has been offered to Mr. Gf-illies, and there can be no doubt that in the event of his accepting the office the . appointment would give very general eatisfaction. How ever parties may differ from Mr. Q-illies in politics there can be no doubt whatever that he is ono of the ablest lawyers in the colony, and has many qualifications for making a most excellent judge. Some short time since the Mayor of Auckland was gazetted an R.M., and it is not improbable that in the event of Mr. Beckham's retirement that his appoint ment would not bo filled up, but that the Mayor would discharge tho Magisterial duties of the Auckland Police H.M. Court. We are not aware that any definite arrangements have ■ been made, but the above is the substance of the rumours which have been current for some time, and which we believe are not without foundation." We also clip the following from yesterday's Advertiser-.—"We are informed that there is not the slightest foundation for the statement we copied yesterday from the Auckland Evening Star that Mr. Q-illies is to be raised to the bench by the present Govern ment. The statement is a mere canard adroitly started." [" And yet she moves." Our con. temporary has his information direct from Mr. Gillies, who doubtless took the opportunity when at the Thames of ear-wigging the Editor. The rumour is not of our crea tion, it has been for "weeks in every one's mouth, and we believe it is true. But the matter should be settled before the session, and nut show us Mr. Gillies muzzled in the House. We do not blame Mr. Gillies. The colony is going to ruin, driving fast on the gloomy rocks of insolvency, and before the final crash we do net see why Mr. Gillies should not get his arms round a spar.—Ed. J3.S:~\ A Provincial Government Gazette published yesterday gives notice th*t Friday next, the 24th inst., will be observed aa a public holiday in honour of the Queen's birthday. The Thistle GoH Mining Company's lease has been surrendered, and tho land is pro claimed open for occupation. jgJMails for'Australiawill close at tho Bluff at 2.30 p.m. on Monday.

POLICE COURT.

THIS DAY. Before Thomas Beckham, Esq., R.M. DRUNKENNESS. For having been been caught drunk last night three persons (males) were ordered to pay the penalty of their rashness either in the current coin of the realm or by suffering " durance vile."

CORRESPONDENCE.

/t3TWe do not hold ourselves responsible for th» opinions expressed by our correspondents.

MOEE LIGHT

To the Editor of the Evening Stah. Sib, —la looking over your issue of last even ing I noticed an advertisement in relation to a ball which is to be given by the officers of the Brigade on the 28th instant, in honor of her Majesty's Birthday. Now, sir, I quite agree with the officers, and I say they are deserving of credit for getting the affair up ; but at the samo time I am of opinion that it would look much better if the officers in question would provide their companies of men and cadets with proper lights while going through their various drills at the Drill-shed. I have noticed for some time past that the men belonging to the Brigade are drilled by candle light; in fact, the only company using gas in the shed is the Hobson's; and I believe that before that company could get the gas put on a private of the said com pany had to pay tin old debt of thirty shillings, which was owing by the very officers and men who are now getting up the ball. I hope, sir, in conclusion, that you will a?k them for more light and less danoing.—l am, &c ; , A Oadet.

BITTER BEER.

To the Editor of tho Evening- Stab. Sib, —Id last evening's issue of your valuable paper I noticed an advertisement put in by one of our local publicans (?) of having on draught an English made ale, accompanied by an extract from a report by somo medical man of Guy's Hospital, London. The light that.thia advertisement appears in to me is '' that in these times of supposed adulteration the public will know where to get a genuine article." It is a very laudable ambition for a man to get a good name for himself or the goods he vends, and that many thoughtless men will try to do this regardless of the public good is apparent, for here we have a man un* blushingly trying to introduce a foreign article to the detriment of his fellow citizens who may get their living by producing as good and in most instances a better ale. The medical men of Auckland have repeatedly borne testimony to the soundness and whole some qualities of our own. manufactured beers, and even Dr. Mowat went so far as to give us the result of his analysis of both, that the colonial wan far superior to the imported, samples he tried. In the face of this, sir, and the employnrerit given to a number of persona in our midst in the pro ducing material for and manufacture of a very important item in our daily food, how can a publican be so blind in bis own interest and

that of the community a3 to send money out of the colony for his wares, when he can em ploy his money in the production of an article equal, if not superior, at his door, and reap the return of his money by those he indirectly employs. —I am, &c, Ptjbmc Good. [As to the quality at least of the beer in question, we can testify that we have tried it, and found it most excellent. It is very bitter, and very delicious.— M>. U.S.] , ,_£

TELEGRAPHIC.

(from ottr own correspondent.)

Graiiamstown, 2 p.m ; The Caledonian has been crushing for two days, and with c small parcel of specimens have lodged 303 ounces of geld. The Una has crushed 200 tons, and obtained 95 ounces. The firing for the Star presented by Payne was completed to-day, and was won by petty officer Thompson, of the Navals, with a score of 62. Volun teer Harsnape also scored 62 points; but Thompson was the highest scorer at 600 yards. • Seven scored over 56 points. The Deeside was sold this morning , for £115 ; it was bought by Mr Coup land, one of the directors of the Multum in-Parvo. The West Coast has a splendid show in the reef for a length of 50 feet. * The Nonpareil has made another hauFof about 60 lbs. specimens. John Stanley, a boy about 12 years of age, was charged this morning with stealing £10 from a dwelling. The sentence has been deferred.

THE SHARE MARKET.

MR. S. HAQTJE SMITH'S EEPOET. The sharemarket has continued very active to-day. Green Harp and Coromandel Beach being bought up freely, and in large parcels. Wo have sold Green Harps, £7, £7 55., £7 7s. 6d.; Coromandel Boacb, lla. 6d. to 14s. ; Pride of Tokatea, 83. ; Wheel of Fortune, 2s. 95. ; Siege of Paris, Vis. 6rl. Sellers : All Nations, £3 15s. ; Sons of Freedom, City of London. Buyers : Waitetnata, Watchman.

MB. JAMES HORNE BEPOBTS,

My sales to-day of Coromandel Beash, 12a, 14s; Lucky Diggers, 53; Green Flag, 4s; Working Miners, 8s ; Coromandel Mint, 4s ; fl-reen Harp, £7 ss, £7 10s. Sellers—£7 15s. Tokatea, 755. Sellers —77s 6d. Prides, 8s ; Sons of Freedom, £15; Caledonian, £19; Golden Pah, 215.; Golconda, 47s 6d; Non pareils, £4 53 ; Waitematas, 6s 6d.

MECHANICS' INSTITUTE.

It is not to be supposed that those who undertook the work of reforming the Mechanics' Institute have forgotten the duty, and steps are now in progress for the calling of a general meeting of mem bers for effecting radical changes. Yes terday the usual notices woro given in accordance with the rules of the insti tute with reference to bringing before a meeting, to be convened for the purpose, the proposed alterations. The most im portant is one with the object of convert ing the Mechanics' Institute into a Free Public Library. If such a step is resolved on it will be necessary of course to obtain an Act of the General Assembly, and there can be little doubt that the City Coun ! cil, in accordance with the terms of the Corporations' Act empowering them in this regard, will aid liberally such nn ob ject, while for a genuine public library the Provincial Council will not have that hesitancy with reference to a grant in aid which was exhibited in dis cussion of the last Provincial Estimates. Another proposal intended to be submitted is to admit the subscribers to the reading room to equal rights with the subscribers to the library. The anomalous position of affairs disclosed at last general meeting, in which the contributors of three-fourths of the funds subscribed for support of the institution during the year, had not a voice or influence of any kind in electing officers or managing the institute, and in which tho contributors of the remaining one-fourth had all the voting rights, was an abuse that only re quired exposure to work its own cure. It is now intended to give equal rights to Library and Reading Room, which in creasing the constituency some fourfold cannot fail to popularise the institution. It is also proposed to call on the President, vice-Presidents, and Committee to resign and be re-elected, or that others be elected in their places by the enlarged con stituency. When it is known that of some five hundred subscribers and in a meeting so large as to crowd the hall, only twenty-five voters were allowed to record their votes at tho last annual meet ing, it will be seen that if the constituency is so greatly enlarged, and if the members resolve on radical changes, they should have the selection of tho-e who are to carry those desires into effect. It is probable that most, if not all, of those now in office may be re-elected, but the fair ness of tho course proposed will be admitted. It is also intended to ask the members to instruct the new committee to revise the rules of the institute, and submit tho draft to a future meeting. Such, we understand, are the main principles in the proposals intended to be made at the general meeting. As a proof that they will meet with opposition from those wedded to the old condition of the institute, we may state that the secretary refused point blank to receive the pro posals. What can induce this officer to so persistently set himself up in opposition to any reform of the institute we cannot conceive. If it is fear of losing his situation he is taking the very way to secure ;tiui result, and 'from the temper in which we know many to be' we do not hesitate to say that if he continues to so obstruct the reform of the institute he viill be removed out of the way. There is no reason why his services should be dispensed with unless he gives that reason himself. There is now an effort made to make important and valu able changes, all tending to popularise this miserable institution. The large accession of new members whose votes are now almost matured enables this re form to be effected in spite of any oppo sition, and it really is to be hoped that no attempt will be made to further exasper ate and to prolong the struggle, but that tjie committee and others will unite nar

moniously and aid in effecting changes that are demanded by the spirit of the times, and the legitimate and reasonable claims of such a rising city as Auckland.

IRE VOLUNTEER CHRONICLE.

The Auckland Engineer Volunteers will parade for drill at the usual place on Wednes day evening next, at half-past seven o'clock. Notice is given to the members to send in their pouches to Sergeant-Major Head in the meantime for alteration. The usual weekly paradeof the Rifle Brigade and its Cadets took place at the Drill-shed last evening. There was a fair muster, and company drill was creditably performed ; after which the men were formed into column, and Major Gordon gave notice of the parade in honor of the Queen's Birthday, to beheld at Epsom, the members of all corps to muster on the ground at 10 a.m. His Excellency the Govenorwiir present the Champion Belt to the winner, also the district and other prizes.

AN OFFICER IN THE DIVORCE COURT.

In the Divorce Court, on Friday, the. suit of " Cavendish v. Cavendish and Moseley" was heard.—Serjeant Ballantine, in stating the case, said the petitioner was a gentleman of high standing, and possessed considerable property. He was married to his wife, then Miss Gage, at St. Martin-in.the-Fields, on the 22nd July, 1862, and there were four children, issue of the marriage. His wife was a lady well connected, and after the marriage they resided together at Cbyknell, Shrop shire, the husband's family seat, and there had lived happily together until April, 1871, when the wife's adultery was alleged to have been committed The co respondent, Captain Mosley, resided with his mother and sister, a few miles distant from the petitioners. They had been on terms of great intimacy for many years, and on the return of Captain Mosley from India the friendship was renewed. They hunted and shot together, and the two families were also on visiting terms. Up to the' sth April, 1871, the petitioner had not the slightest knowledge or suspicion of hia wife's improper conduct, and they had lived on the most affectionate terms. In the afternoon of the day in question Mr. Cavendish went to his stables, and finding a horse there-sad iled he enquired whose it was, and was told it was Captain Moseley's horse. He then entered the house to enquire for him, and on entering one of the rooms, he found his wife and the co-respondent together. The petitioner administered a severe castigation to the co-respondent, and then ordered the pair to leave the house, which they immediately did, Captain Mosley leading his horse, and Mrs. Cavendish walking by his side. _It should be ■tated, Sergeant Ballantine said, that the respondent did not deny the adultery, but said she had never sinned before, and it was not pre meditated on that occasion. Since the institu tion of the suit the respondent wrote to her husband the following letter : —

30 Upper Berkeley street, Connaught Square, London.-I think it doubtful if you will ever read these lines. They are not written to ask you for morcy or even pity. Too deeply have I sinned to deserve either, and yet I think you might perchance pity me if you knew the utter loneliness of spirit in which I write. I have lost home and reputation and children for ever ; but this is as nothing in comparison with having lost you. Oh, if I could but be with you again as I used to be. I should care for nothing else night and day. I grieve in agony that I shall see you no more. If I could but have the time I have misspent, and your care that I have nnsappreciated back again, I would care for nothing else. lam living alone here, quite alone. Only my father came to me this morning. My mother will not come yet. I wrote to Mr. Hazlehurst to ask how you were. I can think of nothing else. Willingly will I bear my own punishment if it can be assuaged to you, and if God in his infinite mercy should ever purify my guilty sight, they unceasingly be offered up for you. I will only add what I have stated to my father this morning, that you have ever been good, and tender, and loving to me, and little have you deserved the return I have made you.—Selina F. Cavendish.

William Down, butler to the petitioner, proved that he was called into the room, and Mrs. Cavendish admitted the adultery, but the co-respondent denied it. On the 25th of April he went to St. Leonards-house, Mort lake, and ascertained that the respondent and Captain Moseley resided there together.— A waiter at Ridler's hotel, Hoborn, proved that the parties had taken apartments there, and had passed as man and wife. —Lord Penzance said this was enough, and granted a decree nisi, with costs, against the co respondent.

AN AMUSING SCENE IN COURT.

From Lloyd's Newspaper

At the Castle Eden Police Court on Wednes day, Jesse Stephenson was charged by Hannah Oliver with assaulting her with intent, &c, in her own house. The complainant stated that the prkoner forced her down, and she and another woman fought with him some t:»ae to prevent his completing a capital offence. Mr. Barker, who appeared for the defence, cross-exa.mined the prosecutrix : Had you not Borne rum with the prisoner, and did he not give you money to gel it ? Complainant: Never did. Mr. Barker : Were not you and the prisoner sweethearts at one time ? Complainant: Never did (laughter). Mr. Barker : Never did what (laughter). Complainant: Never did (roars of laughter). A man at the back of the court here shouted out, "Mind what thou sayest to that rnai " (laughter). Mr. Barker: Is that man your husband ? Complainant: Never did (renewed laugter). Mr. Barker: How many times have you been married ? Complainant (fetched at last) : It has nothing to do with this case whether I've been married once, twice, or ten times. lam not going to be bamboozled by a lawyer, and so I'll tell you.; Tha Husband: Mind what thou sayest to that man, Hannah (laughter). Mr. Barker: Did you kiss the prisoner ? (laughter). Husband : I'll break her neck if she did (roars of laughter). Complainant: Never did (laughter). Hannah was allowed to sit down, and hor husband camo to congratulate her upon bam boozling the lawyer. Martha Molde was called upon to confirm tha statement of the prosecutrix, but in cross examination she admitted that all three had been drinking rum, and that the complainant asked the' prisoner for the money that bought it. . Tho complainant to her husband, who looked very savage: Never did (loud laugh ter). The magistrate at ence dismissed the case. The husband became almost frantic, declar ing that he would give his wife a thumping \rhen he got home, and the defendant a leathering if ever he caught him near his wife. Indeed, he had a good mind not to take her h®mo, but send hor to defendant's house altogether (renewed laughter). Hannah, h«wever, calming the j«alous man by assuring him she "never did," and the police advised him "she didn't," and to take her back and not thump her.

MR. SAUNDERS' REPORT.

The|present month has been characterised br a good deal of activity in the sharemarket ' the Coromandel field obtaining most atten tion at the hands of speculators ; and the loading mines in this locality have consider ably advanced in favor. The Bismarck and French Eepublicare still taking out good specimens, and a handsome dividend in view has had the effect of ringing these shares in demand at £5 This mine is regarded in the most favorable light by competent judges, and an offer of £2000 for 500 Bhares made and refuged at-v Coromandel last week clearly shows that the> public have confidence in the claim. The Green Harp commence crushing in a ' few days, and about 250 tons will be put through, from which a very large yield « anticipated. There are extensive buyers at' present prices, £7 ; and a great rise in thig scrip will probably take place before the end of the month. New claims are every day being brought under the notice of the public; but the majority are unworthy of the attention of investors, as they represent mere bubble com panies floated to suit the purposes of un scrupulous speculators. The Golconda expect a satisfactory crushing :md shares are inquired after at present rates. Of the outside stock in this district which is at present in demand I may mention the Court-house Creek, Van, Siege of Paris, Oriana, Peep o' Day, Green Flag, Working Miner?, Lucky Diggers, and Sea View. A marked improvement is noticeable in Thames stock, and dividends to the extent of £23,965 have been paid during the current month. The Caledonian, after retaining an enormous reserve fund, has presented the shareholders with £2 per scrip; and the Moanataiari,after a fine haul of specimens, were enabled to divide £6,750 amongst its shareholders. Sons of Freedom are in good request. Their prospectß are first-rate, and there is every reason to anticipate a continuance of similar dividends to the one first declared of £1. -:I must not forget to mention that a dividend hafl also been declared in the All Nations ofss.; the Californian of 25.; the Flying Clond of 2s. 6d.; the Thames of 10s.; and the Tokatea of ss. The new battery erected by the Caledonian Company, started work this week; and as there is any quantity of payable stuff to be put through, another dividend is shortly ex pected. ■<■■'■ The Cure have good prospects, and shares are in demand at 325. The report supplied by the mining surveyors to the Italian Company is in every way satis factory, and there is little doubt of the Nonpareil run of gold going direct into this company's ground. The Beach claim are not much inquired after ; a good deal of dead work has to be performed before the mines in this locality can be brought under notice. I have to report a brisk market, and an upward tendency in all principal stocks. . Shortland street, Auckland, May 18, 1872.

THE EVENING BTAft, SATURDAY, MAY 18, 1872.



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W. G. HAEKISON-, LICENSED SHAREBROKER, COROMA N D E L.



WHERE can the COURT HOUSE CREEK plan be had ? At Waytk's, Queen street; or Chables Palmeb's, Short land Crescent. :i



QLSON'S TOMATO SAUCE, The mmenso 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. No one who values health and appetite should be without a supply of this really health-restoring and agreeable condiment. Sold everywhere in Bottles with the name of 11. OLSON on wrapper and stamped on |bottle and Auckland, 10th February, 1872.



SUMMARY _FOR ENGLAND. -VT OW PUBLISHED, AT THE OFFICE OP THE EVENING STAR, THIS DAY, The First Number of the NEW ZEALAND Monthly Mail, For Transmission to America aud Europe.



Phioe Threepence. CONTENTS. Prospects of the Province Shaw, Saville & Co. 's Monopoly The Mail Service Te Kooti at the Waikato The New Maori Prophet Death of a New Zealand Chief Auckland Fieight Company The Norman Romance The Missing Mail ■' The Kailway Work Volunteer News Coromandel and Thames Goldfields Gold Returns for the month Latest Commercial and Shipping Births, Marriages, and Deaths The Share and Labour Markets And all the Political and Social News of the month.



TpiNAL 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 Ilats at about Half Value. The Stock MUST and WILL BE SOLD 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, Brace 3, 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 Wakefiei-d streets.



HAVING- received a new kind of Flower, the Proteer, is on view at Pabtbid&bS; . 99 Queen street. All kinds of Game on Sale, Live or dead, except Partridge. ~ WANTED, a general Female Servant*— Apply to Mrs. Tsos. Whitsox, Waterloo Quadrant. __ STORAGE may be had in those large pre« mises, Durham street, late Hunter and Nolan's.—Apply to E. BoWDEN, Q.ueen street. "jV/TR. AND MADAME WINTER'S -L*-*- MONSTER CONCERT, Postponed from April, will take place at the CITY HALL, on TUESDAY, MAY 21, (When the former Tickets will be available). Admission: Half-a-Crown. Commence at 8 o'clock. Tickets at Mr. Upton's; Queen street. THE NEWTON" EIRE. DIVINE SERVICE at 11 a.m. and half past 6 p.m. TO-MORROW. Subjects —Morning : " The Joy of the Lord is your Strength." Evening:-"Our Inconsistency." CITY HALL. SUNDAY SERVICES. — Conducted by Samuel Edges, B.A.—M3y 19. Morn ing : " The power and difficulty of belief." Evening: "The punishment of Cain;" a solemnlesson on Life and Gospel. '[_ PRINCE OP WALES THEATRE.— MISS AITKEN. To-Night. ANTED, to Sell, cheap, 100 Sacks of Onions. The best Onions lOibs. for. Is., and I4lbs. for Is. Salt Legs of Mutton only 3d. per lb. . W" "ANTED, a General Servant. —.Apply to Mrs. Aiceen, Ripon House, Epaom^ T)RINCE -OP WALES THEATRE.— Ju GXJY MANffERIIiG To-NIQHT., TO SPECULATORS, MINERS, E'JU FOR SALE, at tho back of the Court house, Kapanga, TEN ACRES of LAND, having first class mining prospects; frontage to two creeks.—J. Btjett, two doors below the Herald office, TOILET, Offices suitable for Solicitors and others.—Two door 3 below Herald office. OPPICE TO LET in Fort Street.—Apply to Samuel .Cocheane & Soy. WANTED, employment by a steady middle-aged man, either as book keeper, ov in a grocery and general store, or in any capacity of trust and usefulness.— Address, A.C., Etbning Star Office. __^__ WANTEP known thofc I. Alexandra has on hand and ready for execution large screw Embossing Presses, as supplied to the Auckland City Council and Auckland Harbour Board seal ; old approved Lev«r Presses, all size 3, with steel or brass diso; new improved Spring Press, or so called knocking down machines, different sizes; Dating and self-inking Presses, to arrive from San. Francisco per Nevada; also Hand Printing Stamps and Seals of all descriptions.— IsiDOR Alexander, Jeweller and Engraver, foot or Wellesley street, and opposite United Service , hotel. . WANTED,— RUNNERS.—Apply at the Evening- Stab office. ______ MUFFINS ! MUFFINS ! MUFFINS ! WANTED— Six Boys to carry out Rolls and Muffins. Good boys will reoeive liberal wages.—Apply to R. SoBEBTSOtf (late Percy's), Barrack street. WHY SHOULD TARGETS BE WHITE? A MEETING of the Rifle Shots of Jut land is invited to consider the question on MONDAY, May 20, at 1 o'clock p.m.. W the Drill-shed, Princes street.