SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

POET OF AUCKLAND.

SUNSET: This evening, i.ii SUN-RISE: To morrow morning, 7.16. HIGH WATER: This erening, 9.27; to-morrow morning, 9.51

ARRIVALS

Rowena, s s , McGregor, from Noithern ports Zangx, barque, from Liverpool Pearl, schooner, from Russell DEPARTURES. Fairy schooner, for the East Coast Onward, schooner, for Wanganui

The s.s. Eowena, Captain McGregor, arrived in harbour as usual this morning at three o'clock from Russell, and the North. She brings the following passengers:— L. O'Brien, Esq., Messrs Marsden Clark, O.H. Clark, Webster, Robinson, Lang, F. Max well, Farrell, Mr and Mi' 3 Hogan, Mr and Mrs Watt, Mrs Taipara and servant, and 10 in the steerage. Cargo : 6 horses,©uffers ; 50 bags purn, Owen & Graham; 50,000 shingles, and sundry packages. We are indebted to MrSyminton, purser, for the foregoing part iculars. The Howena will leave again on Monday afternoon for the North. The Auckland Steam Packet Company Lave accepted the tender of Mr Stehr for providoring the steamers Golden Crown and Royal Alfred.

The schooner Erne Meikle has cleared out wards for Mercury Bay with a cargo for the Mercury Bay Saw Mill Company. The Tbarque Glencoe has cleared outwards in ballast for Newcastle.

The schooner Pearl has reported at the Customs from Poissell with the following cargo : 85 tons coals, IS ox hides, 5 cases, 12 bushels corn.

The cutter Mercury, from Mercury Bay brings 24,600 feet timber. The schooner Columbia has, cleared out wards for Napier via Keiynedy'a Bay| with 30,000 shingles and 40,000 feet timber, shipped by Cruickshank and Co.

When the Itov/ena left the Bay of Islands, yesterday, tho Emma C. Jones, California, and Rainbow (whalers), had sailed on a cruise. The whaler Eliza was to sail to-day, homeward bound.

The p.s. Golden Crown resumed her trips to the Thames thi? morning.

The p.s. Comerang came up from the Thames yesterday afternoon and was placed on the gridiron, this morning. She will leave for Napier on Monday next.

The repairs to the. Mission schooner Southern Cross have been completed by Messrs Henderson and Spraggon, and she will at once commence to fit out again for another cruise. She is expected to take her departure for Norfolk Islanfl some time next week.

We understand that the tender of Mr T. "Niccol, of the North Shore, has been accepted for the building of a new Mission schooner. As we have previously stated the vessel will be built according to the model designed jointly by Captain Clayton, Captain Tilley, and Mr Waymouth. She is to be rigged as a three-masted schooner and will be fitted with an auxiliary screw. The schooner Clyde will leave on Monday evening for Wangarei and Mangapai. The Paterson and the Wellington steamers will both leave the Manukau on Monday for the South, the. former going only as far as Wellington.

The long-expected barque Zanga, Captain Farran, from Liverpool, put in an appearaace yesterday afternoon, after a protracted passage of 140 days, in consequence of encountering heavy gales and he ad winds. The Zanga left Liverpool on the 17th January, but owing to stress of weather put back to the Mersey. Left again on the 23rd, and experienced strong S.W. winds during the first fortnight. During a gale on the 19th March, off the River Plate, the main top-gallant and the main top-sail yards were both carried away. Had a con tinuation of heavy gales and strong 'S.W. winds during the remainder of the passage. Passed through Bass's Straits on the 23rd May last. 120 days out. On the 7th March a French barque bound to Monte "Video was ■poken with. She complained of being short of water. The Zanga was however unable to spare any. In consequence of the length of the passage, and owing to the leakage of one of the tanks, the crew have been placed on short allowance of water for the last fort night. One day's supply of water only re mained when the vessel made the harbour. The Zanga is consigned to Messrs Owen and Graham, and brings a full cargo of principally dead-weight stuff.

AUCKLAND STOCK AND MINING SOCIETY.

The following are the dictations of the a»bov» for to-day:—

South British Insurance : 45a. Caledonian : £16 15s, £17; buyew, £16 10s ; sellers, £16 15a. Imperial Crown: 40s. Tookey (double issue) £8 ss. , Albumia : Sellers, 45s

£8 10s; buyers,

City of London : 18s 6d, 19a j sellers, 20a, Otago : Sellers, 18s. Sons of Freedom : Buyers, £14 sa. Queen of the May : 6s 6d. Moanatairi : 45s ; sellers, 455. Thames : 90s ; buyers, 90a. Excelsior: lOd, lid. Tokatea : Sellers, 28s.

Eureka Hill : 8s ; buyers, 7s ; sellers, Bs. } D. B. Orchard, Secretary.

CHIEF POST-OFFICE, AUCKLAND.

Matlh tvili, Closk as Under :— For Thames, on Monday, 16th inst., at 10.S0 a.m.

and 5,30 p.m. For CoromaMdel, on Monday, 16th Inst., at 1.80 p.m. For Taranaki, Southern provinces, and Australian Colonies, per Wellington, on Monday, 16th inst., at 11 a.m. •

For Taranaki, Wanganui, and Wellington, pcr1

Paterson, on Monday, 16th Jnst., at 11 a.m. For Rusaell, Wangaroa, and Mongonni, per Rowena,

on Monday, 16th inst., at 3 p.m. lor Whitianga, Tauranga, and Opotiki, per Southern Cross, on Tuesday, 17th inst., at 8 p.m. (Signed) S. B. Bias, Chief Postmaster.

BIRTH.

Andersok.—On June 13, at Waterfall Villa, Grafton Road, the wife of Mr John Anderson, of a son.

DEATHS.

Robertson.—On June 14, at his father's residence, Cracroft street, ParneU, John Leslie Clark Robert son, infant son of Captain Robertson ; aged aiz week<<.

The funeral \ii" take place to-morrow, at tbreo p.m. Friends w'll please acopt this imitation.

Cook.—On June 12, at the residence of Chas. Lowson, Esq., Epsom. Elizabeth Haxton Cook, second daughter of James Cook, farmer, Waikato; ? ;ed three years and eight months. Also, at the same place, on June IS, Christiana Clayton Cook, third daughter of Mr James Cook ; p-jed three years and eight months.

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

SATURDAY, JUNE 14, 1873.

For the cause that lacks assistance, For the wrongs that need resistance, For the future in the distance,

And the good that we can do

"We confess to a sympathy with the movement at present proceeding among the knights of the chisel and plane for increasing their emoluments. Far be it from us to express even the remotest sympathy with rattening or any other illegal or illegitimate means for en forcing freemen to conform to any rule to which they have repugnance. But as we take it such procedure is not in contemplation among the promoters of the present movement, but simply the promotion of a general understanding for obtaining a fair day's wages for a fair day's work. Men who have but the labour of their sinewy arms to sell have quite as much right to come to an understanding about its value as bankers have to arrange a fixed rate of discount, or Insurance Companies to fix an average rate of premium, and men have generally too much com mon sense to pay any particular atten tion to the interested efforts made to bewilder them by the laws of political economy applied in ways that no true politicaleconomiat would ever sanction. Combination cannot indeed increase the average rate of remuneration for labour to that excessive height which is forbidden by the laws of supply and demand. But it is quite possible that the blood of the body politic having got into a stagnant state, an unnatural and unreasonable depres sion may be suffered to exist merely for want of healthful excitement and public agitation. If this is so, and we think it is so in relation to the business of carpentry and joinery, then we wish success to the movement j but as such movements are frequently characterised by errors and excesses that mar their good intentions, we reserve to our selves the right of speaking plainly on the subject when we think plain speaking is required, and of re spectfully bowing ourselves out if we find ideas cherished that may tend to lawlessness, or to do in jury to the interests of the agitators themselves. Even at the present moment there is an indication of im-r prudent counsels in the fixing of a stringent rule as to the rate of wages to workmen. It will not be questioned that while one good man may be worth 15s, instead of 10s a day, another is not worth his salt, and would be too dear at any thing. If an invariable rule is intended it will do a wrong in every way. The good man will be ,rated below his true value, and expected to get no more than scrubbers. While the in ferior workman, however deserving and earnestly desirous of working for hiß bread, and for the bread of those that are near and dear to him, will never be employed because he dares not, by this rigid rule, accept of wages with which he would be otherwise well contented. This is one of the rocks against which we would warn the promoters of this agitation. By every legitimate means within their power let them strive to ob tain that increase of remuneration which is warranted as well by the ac tual state of their trades as by (the

much higher wages elsewhere. But we would advise them to not be led away by mouthing speakers) whose tongues move better than their hands, and who most generally belong to a class of workmen -winci would gain by being Raised to a level platform with others whose hands and braiha are in their business. "We cordially wish success to the move ment if it is properly guided. It is idle to say that it is not as legitimate as the combinations in bank board rooms, and insurance offices, and every patronising reference to the laws of political economy as being against BUch will, we are confident) be estimated at ita proper value.

With a desire to give free ventilation to every wrong, |real or fancied, we yesterday gave insertionto a letter with reference to the late inquest at the gaol on the body of Patrick Doolan, in which the writer charges neglect and inhumanity in the treatment of the deceased prior to his death. We have since perused the depositions taken at the inquest, from which we feel convinced that the charge is wholly unfounded ; the unfor tunate man, who was under sentence for murder, having been for the previous month in Hospital attended twice a day, and sometimes oftener, by the medical officer of the prison, Dr. Philson, and had not only special medical comforts and suitable diet, but actually every thing that he asked for in the way of delicacy, his disease, valvular disease of the heart, and general break up through complicated organic diseases, being utterly beyond the hope of cure from any remedial treatment. The treatment, on the testimony of men whose word will be accepted in this community against the oath of a thousand, has been evidently unusually kind. The deceased appears to have left behind him very injudicious friends, for the charge of another friend in his letter in our yoster day's issue to the effect thai; Doolan was " buried like a dog," and " -$thout any of the rites of Christian burial," is met by the flat denial of Father Dilworth, who, as shown in his letter in another column, himself per formed the funeral rites of his Church in relation to the deceased, the trifling error of time on which " Charon" based his charge being not of any valuo whatever in a religious | sense.

Mr iSevem's lecture upon the " Baremeter and Thermometer," at the Young Men's Christian Association, was well attended last evening. Dr. Maunsell presided, and Mr Lambert conducted the musical depart ment. The lecturer, in returning thanks, blamed the promoters of the Auckland In stitute in not making efforts to popularise science instead of begging for mone}'. The next lecture will be by Dr. Wallis, on Darwin's " Evolution Theory," a philoso phical subject which few men are capable of handling successfully.

Madame Winter in her endeavours to foster the cultivation of hi^h-class music in the minds of the public, intends to give a series of attractive concerts at the City Hall, at the uniform charge for admission of one shilling. The first concert will take place this evening, and we hope to see this lady well supported by the public of Auckland. In addition to other talent Madame Winter has secured the serieß of that gifted cantatrice —Mrs Mitchell—whose beautiful mezzo soprano voice has so often charmed her hearers. Of Madame Winter's accomplish ments, both as a pianist and a singer, the public are well aware. " Good wine needs no bush," and it is needless to dwell upon this lady's talents. An attractive programme will be presented ; and, as we have re marked, we hope to sco Madame Winter's Saturday evening concerts for the people receive the patronage and support of those they are intended to edify and amuse— namely, tha people,

To-morrow's (Sunday) subjects of discourse at Newton Kirk, by Dr Wallia, will be— morning, "Clouds and Darkness round about God;" evening, "The End of the World." At City Hall, by Samuel Edger, 8.A., morn ing, " Chrißt, the Pharisee, and woman of the city;" ereuing, "Virtue its own Reward." At the United Methodist Free Church, morning, " Sanctification" (by desire); even ing, " Divine Archery," Rev. G. H. Turner; Sheridan-st. Chapel. Afternoon and evening, sermons by Dr Hobbs, of Sydney, and Air Jonas Woodward, of Wellington, who will also preach at the Primitive Methodist Chapel in the morning, and Rev. C. Waters in the evening. At Cook-street Christian Meeting House discourses on "Communion" and the Gospel will be continued.

Sir, —Allow me once again to ask you to lend the assistance of your columns in the cause of charity. Some time ago a boatman named Conler received a severe injury in the back while discharging coals from a vessel, and after lying several weekß in a perfectly helpless condition has died leaving a widow and young children utterly unprovided for. I have no doubt that an entertainment would be given by some of the young men of this city in aid of the poor woman and children were their condition once brought forward, and I believe there is no better way of giving it publicity than through the columns of the Evening Star. —I am yours, etc., Edward Sanders, Newton. [We hope this appeal will not be disregarded by our amateur troupes. Ed. 12.8].

To the Editor : Sir,—By Wellington tele grams of Thursday we are informed that the Roman Catholics are opposed to the Free masons taking any part in the procession which is to greet the new Governor on his arrival under any distinctive badge as Ma sons. This is a curious position assumed by our Catholic brethren. A« citizens hare the Masons not as good a right to form part of the procession as the Catholics ? Had the Masons objected to the Catholics distinctively forming part of the procession—if the ques tion were removed from its political basis— we should not be so much surprised, inas much as the Pope has assailed and condemned Masonry, though the Masons have never opposed or interfered with the Church of which he is head. Masonry assails no Church or body of men whatever, The present case is only another evidence that the Catholics are the subjects of a foreign prince, and that to obey his dictates they would prevent all other fra ternities from exercising their unobtrusive rights as free men and citizens. We see the same in educational matters; the same in ecclesiastical affairs. The bishops of the Anglican Church are not bishops, though ap pointed according to the British Constitu tion ; only those are who have been appointed by a foreign power—by Rome —in the esti mation of the Roman Catholics. They might at least extend to their Protestant neighbours a basis of freedom and equality as citizens and religionists; and as that right is denied it is high time that men came to a dWsion as to whether they will quietly surrender their judgment and rights, or stand by their privileges aa British subjects.—l am, &c, Aliqius.

Texas has a girl who has subsisted for five years on ft tea-spoouf ul of milk per day.

Dr. Wright assures the ratepayers of Par-| nell that the deed in hid possession of the ! Selwyn Lodge estate,- declares the property . to be in its entirety, which may be satisfac- i torily ex plained to the writer iti last eveniiig's £tar ; . sighing hi&seif a '•Ratepayer," by his ! investing one shilling with the Registrar of Deeds, Office, Auckland. Dr Wright sug gests the propriety of immediate action being taken to secure the opening out of the road which is at present cofltinued through from St. Barnabas-road to within one hundred feet of York-street, situated immediately behind his property, only one allotment in tervening, which is now in the possession of Mr McGarrigle who is disposed to sell. That it is the duty of every ratepayer to direct the attention of the Parnell Highway Board to to this fact, and Urge upon them the neces sity of a right of way being secured to them at once.

The engagement of the Excelsior Star Variety Troupe is drawing to a close, and this evening will be the last opportunity of witnessing the performances of the company. Not the least noticeable among the troupe stands Mr AY. H. Reed, who can sing, dance, speak a piece, banjoize, whistlize, pianize, flutize, and a great many other things. His comicalities are laughable, songs amusing, especially those improvised of local subjects. 1' The Maoris are 'coming " causes immense applause to follow each verse. "The forty acre grant" song is also amusing in the extreme, while his farmyard imita tions draw a rapturous encore nightly. The trapeze performances of the brothers Franconi and Mdlle. Laura is one of the most daring of the day. The last act is highly sensational, and consists of a double flying leap by two of the company from the dress circle to the orchestra through a balloon. They are caught simultaneously by two others suspended on parallel bars near the roof. This is followed by a second leap through a circle of fire suspended from the ceiling, both daring feats being success fully performed. On descending from their giddy height last night they were loudly and deservedly applauded. We have not space to mention the other items in the programme. Suffice it to say that Mr Ben Heath was encored in every comic song he essayed, also Mr Jim McLiver in his nigger impersonations. The horizontal bar business introduced the one-legged dancer and the infant wonder, who is a prodigy. We would advise those who have not heard or seen the performances of this company not to lose the last oppor tunity they will have to-night. To those who have been it is needless to speak.

A meeting of the Juvenile Reformatory Committee -was held yesterday, when it was resolved to apply to tho Superintendent for a site at Epsom for the Reformatory, and to the City Improvement Commissioners for permission to remove one of the wooden buildings fn the barracks. £50 have already beon collected towards tho desired object.

The North Shore School Committee met on Thursday night, and resolved to hold an examination of the pupils attending the school, and a presentation of prizes on the 20th instant. The committee have provided a number of suitable prizes, which should act as a stimulus to the scholars in pursuing their studies. No doubt the occasion on which they are presented will be an interesting one, and will afford householders an opportunity for judging of the results of the system carried out in the school.

At the fapakura R.M. Court, on Monday, a charge of cruelly ill-treating a horse against E. McCrory was dismissed. In the civil case, Quinn v. Coney, judgment was given for plaintiff for £8 ss. An application for tho transfer of the Papakura Hotel from Francis Martin to Nicholas Simmg was granted, and the latter receivod his licenso at £50.

At a meeting of the honseholders of tho Mount Hobaon Educational District last evening it was resolved to petition the Board of Education for a grant to rent a building for a girls' school, and to pay a school mistress for the district. It yraa also re solved to collect subscription to be applied towards that object, and Messrs McNeil, Kilgour, and Dinnison wero appointed a committee for the purpose.

The carpenters and joiners held a meeting last night in the Mechanics Institute on tho wages question. Mr Smith, the chairman, proposed, " That the wages on and after the 23rd of Juno shall be ten shillings for a day's work of eight hours." Mr George Scelay seconded the resolution, which, after some comment upon it, was passed. Mr Whitlock wished to know why a higher rate of wages was asked for at the present time when carpenters wages were not higher in the South than here, j Mr Warren thought that the last speaker's question showed clearly that ho was not a! journeyman in the trade. He (Mr Warren) had recently been offered eleven shillings a-day in Wellington. Mr Black, in a brief but sensible speech, considered that every man was not worth ten shillings a day, and it would bo unfair to pay an equal rate of wages to competent and incompetent hands. Some remarks having been made by Messrs Clarke, Tudehope, and Harkin, it was finally carried that in the fevent of em ployers not acceding to an increased rate of wages another meeting will be called on the 23rd instant for the purpose of taking such steps in the matter as may be deemed ad visable. A vote of thanks to tho chairman and working committee terminated the meet ing.

In answer to a correspondent we beg to say that although the Licensing Act. com pels a publican to keep a light burning at night over his door there is no clause compelling him to keep candleß in the house for the accommodation of Mb customers. It might, however, be to his interest to do so, but that ia his business.

To the Editor :' Sir,—ln reference to the circumstances attendant upon the interment of the prisoner Patrick Dolan you will kindly permit me, as the responsible priest on the occasion, to state the following facts!. Three o'clock was the hour appointed. I waa pre sent at the cemetery five mimites before the hour, and in readiness to perform the last rites when I was informed that the remains had been interred at two o'clock. I then proceeded in company with another clergy man, and read the burial service over the grave. From the invariable politeness of the prison authorities and officials, and from the facilities they afford, on all occasions to clergymen in the discharge of their duty, I am satisfied that neither indifference nor dis respect was' evinced or contemplated. — Respectfully, &c, J. L. Dilworth. —St. Patrick's Cathedral, June 14th, 1873.

A correspondent sends us the following as worth knowing : —To parents who have children suffering from whooping cough : Squeeze the juice of one lemon into two ounces of strained honey, and give the child one teaspoonful three or four times a day. The receipt has been verified by experience.

The Onehunga Choral Society's quarterly concert was held last night. There wa§ only a very moderate attendance, Mrs Howard, Mr Brookfield, and Miss Edith Purchas took some of the leading parts in "Gounod's Mass " and other sacred pieces. The con cert as a whole was rather weak.

An lowa girl, with hair sixty-two inches long, is a capillary attraction in Washington,

A resident at Ross, Westland, upon being sued by the Ross Cricket Club for the deten tion of a ball which bad besn hit over his fence* arid which he (or rather his wife) re fused -fed feotdre, was ot'dered to pay 15a, and costs in default of restoration.

The Spectator speaks of New Zealand as '' the fairest of islands, with the finest cli mate in the world."

The construction of the new outer T of the wharf is now completed. It appears a strong, substantial structure, and a credit to the contractor. Unlike the eastern Tit possesses a flush flooring, which will no doubt be found more suitable for the discharge of steamers. We heartily compliment Mr Taylor, the contractor, on the able manner in which he has carried out the work entrusted to hitn by the Harbour Board. The new T will, we tsfe sore; like various other works about our harbotir which Mr Taylor has aided in carrying out, become a standing and substantial monument to his already well earned reputation as a contractor for public works.

The Colonials v. the World football match is vigorously going forward in the barrack ground as wo go to press. Some excellent kicks were made, and one young lawyer blessed with a pair of extensive legs took the lead, and raised his right leg into the air in a. manner worthy his profession. One young man of short stature made some desperate kicks without seriously injuring the bail, and it was conjectured that the Colonials will set him against Ching Fong when he arrives from China. It is confidently expected that the World will be beaten by our six colonial representatives under twenty, and that the match will certainly be over by Christmas.

The wealth, liberality, and love of luxury in a community, it is said, may generally be estimated by the number of jewellers' shops it supports. Judged by k this standard | Auck land is not behind the. world. Another jewellery establishment was to-day added to the number already existing by Mr Isidor Alexander, who has opened in premises below Mr E. Wayte, stationer, and adjoining the Auckland Hotel yard. There was a splendid display of every kind of jewellery in Mr Alexander's window to-day, which attracted much attention.

Mr W. E. Sadler writes enclosing an extract from the Herald "to show up the impropriety of any one injuriously going out of his way in a Hurry or fluster to contradict my s'atement that the Auckland newspaper correspondents, north and south, have con sentaneously advocated ' the immediate and total abolition of provincial government alism.'" The paragraph speaks in strong terms against provincialism, and the neces sity for electing an anti-provincial superin tendent. It ia unnecessary to republish it.

Tenders are required for the supply of provisions, &c., for the different institutions under tho chargo of the Provincial Govern ment.

Madame Cora de Lamond will give her first entertainment in Auckland in the art of magic on Monday evening next, at the Prince of Wales Theatre. The pr«us in tho various parts she has visited speak very highly of this lady's wonderful experiments in legerdemain. She performs a great many tricks that Professor Maselmayer performs, and a great many more that be does not. Among the list we observe French cookery, or teaching the boys ta cook in Parisian style. Electricity in its natural state, or teachiag the boys^how to telegraph. The Goblin Drum, or Mosee the Fortune Teller. The Couch of the Angels, or.the Sleeping Beauty, "A thing of beauty ia a joy for ever." This trick is described a» having been performed by Cora for upwards of 4000 nights. It consists of placing her sister in a mesmeric state, and suspending her at will in the mid-air. The magic growth of flowers ; the manipulations of the Protean-sheet ; thaumaturgy ; the Hindoo knot trick, and a large variety of other feats too innumerable to mention. The novelty of beholding a lady magician, together with the attractions of her beautiful and fascinating sister, Mdlle. Christina, who assists her in the performance, is sure to draw large audiences to the Prince of Wales Theatre for some time to come. .

The monthly inspection of the Auckland Troop Royal Cavalry Volunteers will take place on Monday afternoon next in the

Domain,

The usual weekly drill of the Naval Brigade and Cadets was hold last evening in the Princes-street Drill-Bhed. There was a good muster, and the members wore put through their cutlass and rifle drill by Captain Le Roy and Lieut Chapman in a very satisfac tory manner. The Bishop will preach at Trinity Church, Devonport, to-morrow morning ; and the Rev P. T.^Baker irttthe evening. We are informed that the directors of the North Shore Ferry Company to-day passed the following resolutions : " That this Com pany has no sympathy with any revolution ary or rebellious sentiments in relation to the conduct of the ferry service, and as it has come to their knowledge that the op position has resolved to bid defiance to the Harbour Board, the directors instruct their manager, and the officers of the Takapuna, to make a special study of every regulation and request of the Harbour Board, with the determination of conforming in the minutest particular to whatever may be the wishes of the board and their officers in relation to the time-table and the general conduct of the

service

A meeting of cricketers is to be held this evening at the Thames Hotel to consider the advisability of sending a champion team down South to play the Southern clubs. Also to discuss the question of forming a representative cricket club for Auckland. The Cityl mprovement Commissioners have granted the cricketers four acres of ground for practicing on. New York contemplates the erection of a Crystal Palace at a cost ot about £300,000. An Illinois spinster proposes to raffle "her heart and hand." 100,000 chances at 1 dol. apiece. ,

AUCKLAND QUOIT CLUB.

Tub members of the Auckland Quoit Club met at the Masonic Hotel last night for the purpose of dining together and holding their first annual meeting. The dinner was ex cellent in. every respect, provided and laid out by Mr Avey in the most satisfactory manner. The spread being over, and the cloth removed, Capt. Johnstone occupied the chair, and Mr George Smith, the vice ohair. The Chairman proposed the toast of the evening, "The Queen," whichwasdrunk with due honors. The next toast, "The Auckland Volunteers, coupled with the name of Capt. Stirling," waa responded to by that officer, who said that he waa happy to say that the Volunteers were not onlyaloyal body, and ready to stand up in defence of right and liberty, but many of them were capital quoit players. He thanked them very cordially on behalf of the Volunteers for the toast, and although they might not be wanted in the battle-field, as he hoped there would be no war, he could assure the company present that If called upon they would be equal to the occasion. The Chairman, in proposing the health of the now Governor, atated that he knew Sir James Fergusson in Ayrshire, and that he was a true Scot, and exactly the man to fill the responsible position to which

he had been appointed. The ''%r°L a? d Commissions" was responded ™ W *" ™i Smith, who said that the Mayor andtheßoard were entitled to their gratitude of the Oiuo, as they had very kindly granted a piece 01 knd to the Club for quoit practice and play. The Mayor, if not an expert quoit player, was a quoit sellrt, and he thought from the interest His Worship took fc the sports of the people that they would aoon reckon him among the honorary members of the Auckland Loyal Quoit, Club. Mr bcaitn proceeded to give some interesting particulars about the gams in general. In reference to the Club he stated that it numbered forty three members in the past season, and^ he hoped it would recommence with" & higher number still. The Club had had some f ety good matches, it had spont a considerable sum of money, but it was free from debt and had a small balance in its favor. The prices of the season were a beautiful tiilifif tliioit presented by Mr Avey and Mr Thomas! Whifctofl. A gold ring was subsequently given hf the Ciuh, and contended for by the successful cWipetitors' for the first three prizes. Captain John«o*6 also spoko at length on the Club, of tnd unanimity among its members, and of its future prospects. He urged the necessity of frequent friendly games, and trusted that next year the members would challenge the Thames Quoit Club to a match. Mr Purchase stated that though he could make a good fit in his particular line of business he was not fitted to make a speech, he would, however, suggest that the members •of the Club be classified into three sections according to merit. Mr Currie believed the Club would be in a far better condition next year. Great praise was due to Messrs Johnstone, Wilson, and Smith for their «xertions to place the Club in a fair and prosperous condition. The "Press" was then given, and responded to by Mr Black mar. After several lively songs wars given, viz: "In the Green Meadows," by Mr Cottis.; two pretty Scotch ballads by Mr Wilson ; "The De'il among the Tailors" by Mr Purchase; " Auld Lang Byne" by Mr Grubb, and several others by visitors. The meeting was orderly, and the evening was pleasantly spent.

TEACHERS' MEETING.

A large meeting of school teachers was held this afternoon in the Mechanics' Institute, Captain Phillips in the chair, for the purpose of organizing a Teachers' Association. Mr Worthington, in rising to propose the first resolution, said that he had had a great deal of correspondence with teachers in vari ous parts of the province on the subject which they had met to consider. Their object was the advancement of the social state of teachers generally, and to keep out of the profession as far as possible persons whose character and capabilities would not bear the strictest investigation, and he thought that object could be secured by tbo establishment, of an association such as they had contempla tion. He would admit as members all persons engaged in the work of teaching ; he would also suggest that periodical meetings should be held, at which original papers should be read and discussed on subjects connected with education and public teaching. He knew that some take the position of a teacher not from eminent qualifications, but from force of'circumstances. Yet he would allow that some of these, without tech nical experience, make very useful teachers. He would further suggest, provided that the Association be established, that papers which may be read be considered of sufficieat literary value, that they be pub lished and circulated through the colony in order that they may may be of service to others similarly engaged. He would suggest, moreover, that the association keep a register so that opportunities may be offered both to school committees and duly qualifien teach ers, for being mutually served, the one party iv finding suitable teachers, and the other meeting with proper positions. Another feature of the Association would be the es tablishment of a teachers . library which might be obtained by members at aminimum charge. A sick benefit branch for the members Mr Worthington considered would also be|of great advantage.to members of the profession whose salaries were not over-large, and lastly he would suggest that they should have a general annual meeting, perhaps in January, and at such a meeting^the Central Board might vary well stepin and express their opinion as to the fittest time for their holidays, or upon any# other matter in con nection with the aociety. _ They should keep a record of their transactions. They might also discuss clauses of the Education Act with propriety, and if they had suggestions to make to the Central Board of Education he was sure from his knowledge of th^siS gentlemen that they would be received with courtesy. He would now propose-^ " That it is desirable and expedient that an association, to be called the Auckland School Teachers' Association, be now organised." The motion was seconded by Mr James Armstrong,- and carried unanimously. Mr W. Edwards moved, "That the School Teachers' Association be open to all engaged in the work of tuition, whether in public or private schools, on payment of an annual sum of 10s, payable annually, half-yearly, or quar terly, " Mr Fraser seconded the motion, which was carried unanimously. Mr Martin moved that the Provisional Committee continue in office till January next to draw up rules and regulations to be submitted to the members at the annual meeting. Mr Fraaer seconded the motion, whioh was carried.

The following gentlemen were elected a Provisional Committee :—Messrs Worthing ton, Martin, W. J. Edwards, French, Philip Fraser, Kidd, Brabazon, and Harrison. A vote of thanks was passed to the com mittee of the Mechanics' Institute for the use of the hall. •

This conluded the business,

SUPREME COURT.

Sittings in Banco,

THIS DAY,

(Before Hi« Honor Mr Justice Johnston.) Tint Court sat in banco at 11 o'clock this

morning.

THH EDUCATION RA*3.—APPEAL,

The appeal oase of Greenway v. Lusk, re the Education Act, 1872, was, in consequence of the indisposition of Mr Whitaker, leading counsel for the respondent, adjourned until Wednesday next. HARRIS V. MACTARLANE. Mr L. W. Rees appeared for the plaintiff. In this case His Honor last Thursday granted an injunction. The Court now ordered that the restriction of the decree should follow the particular trespasses con tained in the declaration. Costs incidental to the application for a decree were allowed. * The decree was issued restraining the defendant, his agents and workmen, from committing various acts of upon the land of the (plaintiff, called and known as Hilr.uta,watawa, at Whangapoua, including lighting fires upon the islands; burning or otherwise destroying the trees of the plain tiff-; trespassing upon the bed of the crook, a river within the boundaries,

and digging holes therein or obstruct ing the passage ©f the creek in any way* from damming up the waters of the creek, and jfrom causing large other extraordinary quan tities of water to flow down the said river or creek; and from sending or driving down the said cnsek any logs of timber ; and from diverting the water of the creek, or erecting boom across it; and from interfering in any way with the island, either directly or indirectly.

POLICE COURT.—This Day.

(Before Thomas Beckham, Esq., R.M.)

DRUNKENNESS

Dennis Gleeson and Neil Voss were dr.nuk last night, and fined this morning. Sarah Smith was charged_ with the same offence. The accused, a fashionably-dressed young widow, pleaded guilty, but was very sorry. She was a stranger, and waiting to taUte her passage for Sydney. His Worship gave some good advice to the woman, and discharged her, hoping this mishap would be a caution to her in future. THREATENING LANGUAGE.

William Gundry, alias Solomon, alias Te Kootl, an& five other aliases, a powerful man, with dark nkm and sombre eye, was charged with using threatening language towards William A. Clarke on the evening of tke 13th inst. Prisoner pleaded guilty to the charge, but said if the Court would let him off he would not carry his threat into execution,—the Auckland beer had overcome him. Mr Clarke said he did not wish to prasa the charge. . ... Sergt.-Major Pardy said the prisoner was a quiet man when sober. The Court : You are discharged. PATRICK LYNCH.

This man, for the thirteenth time was charged under the Vagrancy Act with being an incorrigible rogue, and having no visible lawful means of support. Sergeant-Major Pardy asked that this case might be remanded until Monday, as other charges might be brought against him. Remanded accordingly. John Mickles, alias Happy John, was charged with the same offence. Sergeant-Major Pardy stated that the unfortunate man was in the habit of taking refuge on the premises of Mr Holdship. His Worship, asked if the accused could not be got into the Old Men's Refuge, aud re manded him until Monday to see what could be done in that way.

CHARGE OF STEALING A LETTKB. Sarah Ann Bell, a respectable-looking young married woman, was brought np on warrant, charged with stealing a letter, the property of the Postmaster-General of New Zealand, on or about the 2nd of June. Mr Brookfield appeared for the prosecu tion, and Mr Joy for the prisoner. This case was remanded until Saturday next, in order that the prosecutor might be present to make her statement, bail being admitted for the prisoner's appearance in two sureties of £150 each, and her husbands bond of £300.

This was all the business.

TELEGRAPHIC.

LATEST FROM WAIKATO.

Kegs of Ammunition for the Kingites.

(fbom oue special cobbespondeot?.)

1 ALEXANDRA,

This day, 3 p.ra, There is no news whatever here. Paora Tuhaere and Nini Kukutai have not yet returned from Te Kuiti.'

Mr Mackay's mailman went up with letters to-day. The Ford redoubt on the Puniu is nearly

completed,

Captain Lloyd has finished a line of road between here and the Puniu redoubt.

CAMBRIDGE

This day.

Mr Cashel arrived from Ohinemuri last night. He reports seeing a number of natives at Matamata marching with pack-horseg towards the King country.

The pack-horses were laden with kegs, apparently like ammunition kegs. Mr Maokay has gone to Waotu to a meet ing of Ngatiraukawas.

The following rewards have been offered by the Government for the apprehension of Sullivan's murderers :—£looo for Purukutu, £1000 for Hori te Tumu, £500 for Hewwini, and £500 for Wh%ra.

LATEST THAMES TELEGRAMS.

Scarcity of Labour.

The "Advertiser" on Editorial

Aspirations

GRAHAMSTOWN.

This day.

Mr Brogden's attempt to procure thwe hundred men from the Thames wasacompleta failure. Only twenty or thirty men applied, and those not of a very desirable class. It is believed some of them were only trying to get a passage on the cheap. The Advertiser, in a leading article, declares that the Herald is so copious on immigration, s» enthusiastic for obtaining cheap labor, anftf editor's steel pen aspires to show the colony so severely critical on Dr Featherston that the how business ought to be carried on. The Magnet Troupe opened last night to a fair house.

The Una crushed for the fortnight latterly with 10 head of stampers. The yield waß 127 ozs.

The Golden Spur tribute, from 5 tons, realized 3 ozs.

Point Russell finished crushing 90 tons, and will retort on Monday. The average yield will be about ah ounce.

The Poverty Tribute have finished crush ing thirty-five tons, and expect about seventy five ounces.

The City of London connected the slopes to-day with the winze sunk from 180 feet level, and carries fthe junction of No. 1 reef with the cross resf, the whole depth no? doubt now retains that. Nos. 1 and 2 reef of the.Bright Smile exist intact through claim, irrespective of the cross reef on which the works have hitherto been' carried on.

TAURANGA.

This day.

The Tauranga natives are bn»y planting wheat from seed furnished by a European gentleman.

Ngatipukeko, at Whakatane, are fitting out a whaling expedition for Motiti w4. Mayor Islands.

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