SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

PORT OF AUCKLAND.

SUNSET: This evening, 6.20 SUN-RISE: To" morrow morning, 6.2 ETTGH WATER: This afternoon, 0.40 ; to-morrow morning/6. !>S

ARRIVALS.

"Wanganui, s.s., Linklater. from Wanganui Bruat, French war steamer, from New Caledonia Luna. Government steamer, Fa'rchild, from Port

Waikato StHT of the South, s.s., Holmes, from Napier Fiery Cross, schoon«r, from Russell

DEPARTURES.

Cambria, schooner, for Wangarei Flirt, schooner, for Tiniarw

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

For "Wanganui : Wanganui, s.s., to-morrow For Newcastle : Natal Queen, barque, Saturday For Wellington, calling at intermediate ports: Paterson, p.s., Monday For Sydney . H.M.S. Blanche, early For Honolulu and San Francisco: Dakota, mail steamer, 20th inst. For Northern ports: Rowena, s.s., Monday next FovLondon : Harvest Home, ship, 14th inst. For Sydney and Melbourne: Hero, s.s., 18th March; Wonga Wonga, s.s., about 19th March ; Thoebe, s.s., 10th March (from the Manukau)

VESSELS EXPECTED.

Edinburgh Castle, ship, from London. Sailed 29th

December Parsee, ship, from London. Sailed Zanga, barque, from Liverpool. Loading Coririo, barque, from Newcastle Sailed 28th February East Lothian, barque, from New York. Sailed 20th

December Florence, schooner, from Dunedin Sailed 21st

February Albion, brig, from Newcastle. Sailed 24th February Ladybird, s.s., from Sydney (in the Manukau) Briton, barque, from Newcastle. Sailed 21st February Bella Mary, barque, from Hobart Town. Sailed 26th

February W. C. "Wentworth, barque, from Sydney Wonga Wonga, s.s., Brown, from Sydney Dauntless, schooner, from South Sea Islands ' Harriet Armytage, barque, from Dunedin Coronet, brigantine, from Wellington Satellite, cutter, from Levuka Thames, barque, from New York, via Sydney, loading Prosperity, schooner, from Melbourne Zior, schooner, from Lyttelton. Sailed 26th February Derwent, brig, from Newcastle Alice Cameron, barque, from Sydney Ltetitia, schooner, from Lyttelton. Sailed 11th March Victor Persani, Italian war vessel, from Sydney. Sailed 4th March Derwent, brig, from Sydney. Sailed 3rd March

IMPORTS.

Per s.s. Wanganui, from Wanganui : 55 bullocks, 1 horse, 365 sheep, Brewer ; 50 kegs butter, Eaton.

The French transport steamer Bruat, barque rigged, arrived in harbour this morning from New Caledonia. She is bound for Tahiti, and merely put in here for coal. She -will take her departure again within forty-eight hours.

The cutter Vincent has reported from Tauranga with 500 bushels wheat, 3 tons potatoes, order. The schooner Fiery Cross has reported from Russell with 100 tons coal for J. and S. Sophett. The hulk Bella Marina has been hauled alongside the s.s. Hero, and is discharging the Sydney portion of bhe sugars imported by the Dakota, from Honolulu. The departure of the p.s. Paterson has been postponed until Monday next, when she will leave' for Tauranga and Southern ports. Her fore-cabin "accomnioc'ation has been enlarged, and some improvements have taken place in her saloon cabins.

The schooner Charybdis lias not yet left for Levuka. Her departure was reported in error last evening. Another steamer will be sent- =cvhJ-, shortly from Great Britain by Mes^ "j&i'ogden, to carry on the coasting trade in conjuction with the Paterson.

The barque Natal Queen will leave on Saturday for Newcastle.

The ship Polar Star still remains in the stream. She will not be berthed until after the departure of the Hero in order to allow the embarkation of his Excellency Sir Geo. P. Bowen to take place from the end of the wharf. The vessel still makes six inch»3 of water per hour. A contract has been enbered into with Mr Butcher, carman, for the dis charge of 300 tons of her cargo, to be stored in Messrs Hendeason and Macfarlane's ware house. The barque Moss Glen, atr Nelson, has already been chartered by this firm to convey the remainder of the cargo to Cork " for orders." A further survey of the Polar Star will be ordered as soon as practical. The Colonial Government steamer Luna arrived in harbour last night from Port Wai kato. On the voyage round she put into the Bay of Islands for coal. The Luna will remain in harbour until the 18th instant, when she will proceed with the s.s. Hero to the Bay of Islands for the purpose of return ing with the Defence Minister who proceeds to the Bay for the purpose of attending the native meeting to be held there.

The barque Lion still remains on the sand bank at Wangapoa. All her cargo is taken out of her and she will shortly be disposed of by auction as she now lies. As she still holds together it is possible that she might be floated off with a spring-tide.

The s.s. Star of the South arrived last evening from Napier, with 370 sheep and 36 head cattle, for Mr A. Buckland.

We observe that Mr Pringle, purser "of the Phoebe, has left that vessel for the pur pose of acting iv the same capacity on board the Ladybird on her arrival from Sydney. The s.s. Phcebe is announced to leave the Manukau, for Sydney, on Sunday next. The s.s. Wanganui, Captain Linklater arrived at the Manukau Heads at 2 a.m. this morning. She left Wanganui at 9.30 p.m. on Tuesday, and had fine weather throughout the passage. She brings the following passengers : —Mrs Winter, Miss Lyle, Mr and Mrs Foley, Messrs Smith and Brewer.

A despatch received in London from Madeira, announces casualties during the late gale to three of our finest iron-clads-— the Northumberland, Hercules, and Sultan— the former of which sustained serious damage. It appears that while the North umberland lay at single anchor hdr cable parted close to the blocks at 5 o'clock on Christmas morning. The officer of the watch displayed examplary activity, and Btearn was got up within twenty minutes, but not before the Northumberland had been driven against the ironclad Hercules, carrying away the latter's jibboom and topgallantmast. The Northumberland was shortly after brought up by her anchors, and her officers were congratulating them selves upon having only sustained the loss of three boats and being prevented from going ashore by the collision with the Hercules, when during breakfast-time it was noticed that the vessel had a strong list to port. Upon that a search was made and it was found that she had a large hole in her side, and two compartments filled with water. The sea was too rough that day to send down divers, but next morning the men reported that they had found a hole inside five feet long by two feet wide which doubtless had been caused by contact with the ram of the Hercules. One part of the iron plate was bent outwards, the other twisted inwards. The two filled compart ments appearing quite watertight, it wag decided to proceed immediately for Gibraltar, and the Northumberland accord ingly did so, accompanied by the Hercules She probably will thence make for Plymouth The new ironclad Sultan has also sustained damage, the extent of which is unknown by having touohed the ground at Ferroi durmg a storm.

Preparations are being made on board the Hero for the reception of his Excellency Sir G. F. Bowen and family, for conveyance to Victoria. The vessel will leave on Tuesday next.

COMMERCIAL.

Messrs E. and H. Isaacs held a trade sale of groceries and wines and spirits to-day. There was a very full attendance of the trade, and spirited bidding throughout. All the goods advertised were sold. The prices were quite up to what could be expected. In all over £600 worth of goods were quitted.

Messrs S. Cochrane and Son sold by auction to-day an allotment in Cook-street, near the Oddfellows' Hall, for £35 per foot-

CHIEF POST-OFFICE, AUCKLAND.

Mails will Close as Under :—

For Thames, this day, at 5.3* p.ln., and to-morrow, at 10.30 a.m., and 5 30 p.m. ForCoromandel, on Friday, 14thinst., at 1 30p.m. For London, per Harvest Home, on Saturday, 15th

inst., at 5 p.m. For Tauranga, Gisborne, Napier, and Southern pro vinces, per Patterson, on Monday, 17th inst., at 11 am.

For the undermentioned places, per s.s. Hero, on Tuesday. 18th instant, as follows :— For India, China, Mediterranean ports, and Con-

tinent of Europe, at 5 p.m. For the Australian Colonies, and the United King

dom, via Suez, at 5 p.m. For the United Kingdom, via Brindisi, at 2.30 p.m. For money orders, registered letters, and news

papers, at 5 p.m. For the undermentioned places, per p.s. Dakota, on Thursday, 20th inst., as under :—

For Sandwich Islands, British Columbia, United States of America, British and Foreign West Indies, and Continent of Europe via England, at 12.30 p m.

For Money Orders, Registered Letters, and News papers, at 11 a.m.

For United Kingdon, via San Francisco, at 12.30 p.m.

For money orders, registered letters, and news papers, at 11 a.m.

*»• Late letters for United States of America and United Kingdom, bearing a late fee of 6din addition to the postage will be received at this office until 1 p.m., and by the mail agent on board the steamer up to time of sailing.

For "Wanganui and "Wellington, par "Wanganui, on Saturday, 15th instant, at S a.m.

N.B. —Mails for Australia close at Hokitika oa Friday, at 7 p.m. (Signed) S. B. Biss. Chief Postmaster.

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

THURSDAY, MARCH 13, 1873.

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

And the good that we can do

We are glad to learn that our suggestions regarding the reception of the representa tives of this province at the Colonial firing are likely to be carried out. A meeting is, we believe, to be held on Saturday next, and we have every confidence that the gentlemen who have taken the matter in hand will not now allow it to fall through. We hope there will be a large attendance at the meeting. The representatives are expected to arrive in Auckland about Wednesday next. A meeting of the Governor's demonstration committee was held yesterday, when various arrangements were made for holding the celebration in honour of His Excellency upon his departure. Messrs Weston and Macffar lane were appointed a sub-committee to collect subscriptions. Major Tisdall stated that about 400 infantry and 80 cavalry volunteers will take part in the proces sion, which we believe will proceed from Government House, along Symonds street, and down Wakefield-streets. The various lodges and the Yacht Club will take part in the demonstration. His Ex cellency the Governor will leave our shores on Tuesday next, and we are glad to see that the committee are active in their endeavours to make the proposed demonstration a success. We trust that our citizens will endeavour to co-operate with the committee by decorating their establishments with a good supply of bunting, and by turning out in. plentiful numbers to cheer and speed the ' f parting gue3t." .In reply to a deputation from the Har bour Board relative to the silting up of the harbour with earth from the railway works in Mechanics' Bay, the Hon. Mr Vogel stated that he had communicated with the Minister of Public Works on the subject, and would be able to inform the deputation on Friday of the course which the Government had. decided upon. . The sale of plain and fancy goods which opened yesterday afternoon in the premises lately occupied by Mr Dyson, in Queen-street is continued under the auspices of the friends of St. Matthew's in aid of the church fund A large number of persons visited the bazaar last evening, and it is expected that a still greater number will attend this evening. A large assortment of goods were tastefully spread on the stalls, which were presided over by a number of ladies who ;ake much interest in the proceedings. VTessrs Davis and Son have been indefatigable in their endeavours to make the entertain ment a success. Last night the receipts amounted to £30. We observe that work men are busy in shaping the tower of St. Matthews', and shortly we hear, the big bell is to be raised from its long resting-place to the lofty position now being formed for it permanent reception. We see by advertisement that Host Perkins speaks French as well as American. He invites all on board the French transport Bruat, just arrived, to come and- inspect the curiosities and partake of his cheer. (

Constable Molloy, of Howick, has been dis charged from the police force, in consequence of the part taken by him in connection with the suicide of Mrs Ann FoulkeS; Constable Hutchinson has relieved Constable Molloy on the Howick station.

Ail extraordinary meeting of shareholders in the Nolan's Candlelight Company, No. 1, was held this morning at Mr D. B. Wallace's office, Insurance Buildings. Mr John Mason occupied the chair. The business of the meeting consisted of considering whether the mine should be let on tribute. This was agreed to by the shareholders, and a tender offering to allow a royalty of 15 per cent, to the company was accepted.

In consequence of the absence of his Honor the Chief Justice the bankruptcy business of the Supreme Court was adjourned until this day week.

The monthly competition fmng of No 1 Royals will take place on Saturday after noon, at the Mount Eden Rifle Range, pre cisely at half-past one o'clock.

The third case of partial poisoning occurred yesterday in Grey-streefc, to a son of Mr Kenworthy. The boy felt intense pains in the stomach, and acknowledged that he had been eating some of the pernicious berries by the wall of the Albert Barracks. He was taken to the shop of a neighbouring chemist. who administered an emetic which cleared the stomach, and the lad gradually recovered.

The regular monthly meeting of the Prince of Wales Lodge of Freemasons will be held in the Masonic Hotel this evening.

New Zealand medals are now lying at the Militia and' Volunteer Office, Auckland, for the undermentioned persons, who, are re quested to call for them at once, at^the hours of ten a.m. and four p.m. daily : —Transport Service: WilliamDempsey, Auckland Militia; Thomas Peel, Ist Waikato Regt. ; Edward Lynch, Ist do do ; William Smith, 2nd and 3rd do do ; Geo. Knaggs, 2nd do do ; Andrew Hulme, 2nd do do; John Campbell, 3rd do do; Albert Lock, 3rd do do ; John Making, 2nd dodo ; William Burleigh, Ist do do ; William Swauson, 2nd do do ; George Holland, 2nd do do ; William Streeter, 3rd do do; J. H. Prior, Ist do do. Colonial Service : David Carnie, 3rd Waikato Regfc. ; Isaac Charles, Colonial Defence Force; George Cooper, Mauku Volunteers ; H. F. Harrison, Armed Con stabulary ; George DeThierry, Bay of Islands Volunteers; George Hassell, 2nd Waikato Regt. ; Eugene M. Sweeney, 3rd do do ; Daniel Munroe, Auckland Militia ; W. J. Watts, Defence Force ; Jas. Brown Gatland, Rifle Volunteers ; Charles Hutchin son, Taranaki Volunteers.

The annual meeting of the Auckland Ladies' Benevolent Society will be held on Friday (to-morrow) evening, in the large room of the Young Men's Christian Associa tion. His Honor the Superintendent has promised to preside, and as the objects of the society are of a purely benevolent nature we hope that they will meet with a wide response.

As this week is the last of the exhibition of the Society of Artists at the City Hall we advise all our readers who have not done so to take an early opportunity of visiting the hall, and inspecting the paintings of our local*artists. We can assure them they will be amply repaid by a sight of the many and varied impressions of still life and natural beauty which they will see around them.

The mail steamer Dakota is announced to leave with the .English mail on Thursday next. Persons desirous of writing by the Suez mail should post their letters in time for the Phoebe, which leaves the Manukau on Sunday morning, in case any detention should occur to the Hero with the vice-regal party of bringing back the Hon. Mr McLean, who goes to attend the native meeting to be held there.

Considerable disappointment was felt yesterday afternoon by the members of the Football Club and visitors in the Barrack ground in not seeing the men of H.M. S. Blanche, who, in consequence of a mistake, did not turn up. A match was got up, how ever, between two twelves of the Club, headed by Mr Provo and Mr T. Henderson, jun., which caused some amusement. Mr. T. Henderson has received a communication on behalf of the Blanche team, regretting that owing to a misunderstanding they failed to attend, and stating that the men will be happy to play the match to-morrow at half past four o'clock. The match will, we believe, come off at that time.

An Invercargill paper states that it hat been informed on very good authority thas during a recent trip of the Tararua from the Bluff to Melbourne, no less than two hundred whales were counted within one hundred and eighty miles of the Mew Zealand coast.

The banks of the city will be closed on Monday and Tuesday next; on Monday, iv honour of St. Patrick ; and on Tuesday, in order that the bank officials and clerks may have the opportunity of witnessing the departure of His Excellency the Governor and Lady Bowen.

Mr A. H. Mounsey, in his new book on the Caucasus and Persians, says : "A school is a very funny affair. The room is generally open to the street. Looking in one sees a lot of boys squatted on their heels on the floor round a Mollah, all rocking themselves to and fro, and all repeating aloud the tasks they have to commit to memory. The result is a little babel of sounds—a jumble to those who understand the language of verses from the Koran, drinking and love songs from Hafiz, and heroic lines from Firdousi. These are the books most studied ; and a Persian's education is pretty well complete when he can quote freely from them and talk a little Arabic. Hafiz is the favourite poet, and he is quoted and recited by all classes, as was Tasso, some years ago, by the gondoliers of V enice.

There is a neat little Chapel in Sheridan street, by Franklin road, which might very appropriately be designated a musical box, for upon every moonlight evening this little Bethel is the sacred seat of song. When the moon " walks forth in her brightness," out come the soothing sounds of vocal and instru mental music from this pacific band of happy bird-like choristers. This songful commu nity are professedly of the independent fra ternity of "Primitive Methodists." They possess a very good choir, chiefly young ladies, whose efficiency is due mostly to regular and systematic practice, and we may affirm safely that this musical chapel is very beneficial in its effects upon the people of its immediate locality, for it is very rare indeed that a domestic quarrel happens in this neighbourhood, where Apollo with his rustic lute seems to hold undisputed sovereignty, and where the bass-voil—vulgarly termed the father of fiddles—vibrates through the pacific atmosphere. .

POLICE COURT.—This Day.

(Before Thomas Beckham, Esq., E..M.) A PERSONAL ALTERCATION.

James Browne was charged with using threatening and insulting language towards Henry James Ellis, on the 10th inst.

. The defendant admitted that he had used the opprobious epithets, but said they were used under very great provocation. He had written a letter to say that he would have nothing more to do with the plaintiff, and would leave him alone in the future.

Mr Hesketh, who appeared for complainant, atecl that similar language to that com

plained of was used at the time of the arrival of the ship Durham. His Worship said that it would be sufficient if Mr Browne would enter into his own re cognizances to keep the peace for six months, himself in a bond of £100, andtwo sureties of £50 each.

TOO MANY PASSENGERS. \ James Conley, or Connolly, was charged under the Harbour Board Regulations (section 75); with having, on the 2nd and 9th days of the month, carried more passengers than his boat was licensed to carry. Mr Beveridge appeared for the prosecu tion, and Mr Kissliug for the defence. ( Mr Beveridge stated that the defendant s boat was licensed to carry nine passengers, and upon these particular days the defendant carried twenty-four passengers. George Strong, licensed waterman, stated that he knew the defendant^ who had licensed the Himalaya to carry nine passen gers. He saw his boat start from the ship Blanche, and watched her until she arrived at the pier; when he sent his son and another person to count the passengers; there were twenty-four, chiefly sailors and marines. Edward Strong, son of the last witness, corroborated his father's evidence.

L. Poser, a fisherman, deposed that on the day in question he was on the wharf amusing himself, and saw the boat with twenty-six persons in it. This charge was ultimately withdrawn, and a similar charge, on the 9th inst., proceeded with.

George Strong stated that on this occasion ho was alongside the Blanche plying for passengers, when defendant came and took thirteen passengers. He cautioned him, but he took them ashore.

Capt. Burgess, Harbour Master of the Port of Auckland, proved that the Blanche was lying within the boundaries of the port on Sunday, the 9th instant, when the alleged breach was committed.

Mr Kissling, in defence, called upon Lieut. Festing, of H.M.S. Blanche, who knew de fendant, also his boat Himalaya, which he stated was absolutely under the control of the officers of the Blanche, and she was so employed on the 9th inst. He could not say whether any fare was paid on that day. Conley was paid for the hire of himself and boat by the week.

Counsel having addressed the Court,

His Worship said he thought, when we came to look at this case a little beneath the surface the charge did come within the meaning of the Act. He hatl no doubt but that Conley was well paid by the officers. This was the first action of the kind that had come under the notice of the Court, and as the Harbour Master could not withdraw the case the defendant must pay £2 and costs.

This was all the business.

CADET FIRING.—This Day.

The district firing with those of the cadets who made twenty in the first set, and twenty-five in the second set, came off to-day at the Mount Eden rifle range. The morn ing was remarkably fine for the occasion, and although the heat of the sun was somewhat oppressive, the weather was not unfavorable. The scores were as follows : the grand total

PRIVATE STREET GRIEVANCES.

(To the Editor of the Euexing Stab.) Sir, —I see the'city authorities have a great objection to people allowing water to run through the verandahs on the footjmths, and very right too ; let us have dry verandahs or none at all. But the city authorities seem rather indifferent to me as to whether they wash some people away altogether. I live in a little, dinrnutive, private street off Upper Queen-street, city side, and parallel with Rokeby-street, which I see (by Mr P. Darby's sale of property at the corner) is called Marmion-street. I thmk the mean spirited people that cut up the property had it called New-straet ; but never nrnd, let it be called Marmion-street, 'tis too big a name; but there is one living in it that owns homage to the glorious memory of Scott, so it is not entirely thrown away. Well, on this little street I thought fit to buy four 20-feet aHotments. On-these I have put two decent little four-roomed cottages (one not quite finished yet), allowing 40 feet to each. I have much improved the road, made a bridge and drains, carted scoria ash at my own co,)t and labour. Latterly, I must say, the others living on the street have contributed. Now I think this consti tutes what I call improving city property ; and I have a neighbour, also, who has much improved the look of the place since I have been there (December 1870, little over two years). I have paid annual rates and rates in arrears amounting to £11 6s sd, and soon expect to be called upon for more. Now, notwith standing these little ups and downs we should got along pretty well and ask no favours of the city, but to have the whole torrent of water rushing down, from the top of Upper Queen-street and washing our bit of a road away, as it often does, and did last week (and will do it again if about 100 feet of the gutter in Upper Queen-street is not made deeper) is too negligent. There have been two imbecile attempts made to remedy it, and ash and clay put on the side walk, which is washing away owing to the smallness of the gutter. As to applying to the authorities, I give it up ; I have written two letters to the Board, signed by all in the street—the last one was. I have applied to the Surveyor, to Mr Hobbs, Mr Staines, and others. The Mayor said that private streets would receive attention, but as far as I am concerned I don't wish to cause any unneces sary expense, but if Queen-street water is not kept from washing our road away, which is much lower than Queen-street, why I think the people living in Mar mion-street will be entitled to sue for a small trifle incurred by the nuisance. Of course any of the street gratings are liable to cftoke up in wet weather if they are neglected looking to, but the water runs over the gutter besides, and comes down, which has a right to be remedied as much as peo

pie's verandahs have. Am I right, Mi- Editor, or any other man ? —Respectfully yours, Fredk. Davidson.

THE BARRACK WALL.

The daring youth that fired the Ephesian dome Survived in fame the pious fool that raised it. (To the Editor of the Evening Star.) Sir. —It is comforting, however, to know that the fame is not always an enviable^ one. I perceive the Improvement Commissioners have commenced their work of demolition of the Barrack wall, and have now advertised the gates and sentry-boxes for sale. Have they considered the object of the structure, and that it was built at great cost by the natives, tinder the supervision of the Royal Engineer and Barrack Department during Sir George Grey's first government of this colony, for the safety and protection of defenceless women and children in case of an attack upon the town. Is it not possible that it may again be required for a similar purpose? and if so, what then? Nous verrons !—Rangitoto.

(To the Editor of the Evening Star.) Sir, —Having seen a book on Spermatorrhoea, by a person named Hargrave, in which ap pears a paragraph stating that Dr Beany had examined his remedies, and had recom mended them as being the best, safest, and most innocent he had ever seen, and being the only medical man in the colonies of the same name, I conclude I am the Dr Beany referred to. In connection with the paragraph in question I feel it due to myself to say that I know nothing of the man Hargrave or his remedies, and that I cer tainly never recommended him nor them, having never before heard of either. —I am, &c, James Geo. Beany, F. R. C. S. Collins-street East, Melbourne, February Bth, 1873.

MISS EMANUEL AND MR ANDERSON'S CONCERTS.

The first of a short series of grand operatic and ballad concerts by those distinguished artistes, Miss Carrie Emanuel and Mr Alfred Anderson, was given last evening in the City Hall. There was, as might be expected, a large audience. The concert opened with a pretty vocal trio, "Sleep, Gentle Lady," by the Misses and Mr Howard. The serenade was unaccompanied, yet the young ladies acquitted themselves with taste, although a slight nervousness was discernible. They were, however, warmly and deservedly cheered. An enthusiastic reception was given to Mr Anderson when he made his appearance. His performance on the piano fully sustained the pianist's reputation as a perfect and accomplished musician. We were glacl to see that his merits as a pianist metwith full recognition from the audience. He has perfect command of the finger-board, and was quite at home with the lofty conceptions of the great classic composers. We might say that he is a musician of whom it is impossible to speak too highly, and his recital of last evening was followed with the keenest zest of a delighted audience. The choice of works was remarkable as testing the retentive memory of the player, who performed all the pieces without a note of music before him, including amongst other fine works selections from II Trovatore, which revealed in the most decided manner the brilliant qualities of the player, who but for his modesty might have accepted the encore which was un mistakably given to the last movement, which swift as a mountain stream is also as clear, bright and transparent. No single note or nis clasnmg conception was lost upon the audience, the left hand passages being truly remarkable for their precision and power. The grand fantasia, from "La Grande Duchcsse," was played by Mr Anderson with great effect ; but his most elaborate specimen was his arrangement of the selections from the opera of "Faust," which, perhaps, formed one of the most brilliant pianoforte solos we have heard. It was played to absolute perfection, and immensely applauded. To compare Mr Anderson's great skill to that of Heller's is but paying a poor compliment to the artiste's genius, unless the writer in one of our morning contemporaries refers to Stephen Heller of the Conservtoire Leipsic, who has not yet honored New Zealand with a visit, but who is acknowledged to be one of the greatest pianistsofthe day. Mr Anderson was for many years a pupil under the great Sir William Stern - daleßennett, at the Royal Academy of Music. He afterwards studied under the eminent Ernst Paver, formerly of Leipsic, and one of the greatest musicians of the day. His great talent was observed by the late Prince Consort, who brought him from the Conservtoire Leipsic, and introduced him into the Royal Academy of Music, London. He was afterwads elected, through the Prince's instrumentality, President of that Society. Mr Anderson appeared attired as a Royal Academician. Miss Carrie Emanuel, a charming .vocalist, possessing a pure and powerful soprano voice, sang the celebrated " Com' c Bello," from the opera " Lucrezia Borgia," with great brilliancy; also, the beautiful ballad, '' Oh, say once more I love thee." Miss Emanuel was greatly applauded in these ; but perhaps was most successful of all in Bellini's " Casta Diva," in " Norma." Her delivery of this was a striking manifestation of great power of voice, careful intonation, and pains taking study. The same may also be said of her singing of " Viva la Vita," in which sho acquitted herself with much taste. Miss Carrie Emanuel possesses what few soprano voices have, namely—a perfect contralto register in one voice, which is seldom met with. We have no hesitation in saying that this gifted young lady has the finest voice we have heard in Auckland, and there is no doubt that her singing is that of a finished artist. We would here remark that these are not intended to be promenade concerts, and it is very irritating, both to the singer and the accompanist, and also to the majority of the audience, to have people walking about the hall with squeaking boots during the performance of such pieces as "Casta Diva." If they prefer Tennant's ale to Bellini by all means let them indulge in their penchant, but they should be more considerate towards those whose tastes are a trifle more refined than their own. Moiis. De Lias secured a favourable reception by his admirable playing on the violin. He was rap turously applauded. Some of the move ments were full of prodigious difficulties, re quiring a perfect command of tone and mani pulation at the same time. Passages upon all four strings were played in rapid succession with the greatest ease and facility, while, when a simple phrase of melody intervened, it was performed with a delicacy, finish, and expression tha^ left nothing to be desired, and nothing for the most fastidious critic to say in dispraise. The duet by the Misses Howard, " Tell me where do fairies dwell," was given with sweetness and simplicity. Mr Howard sang " The Village Blacksmith." The performance concluded with a concertina solo on Scotch airs, with clever imitations of the bagpipe. The concert was a decided treat, and the company well deserve public esteem and support during their stay. Wu observed that the Hon Julius Vogel and lady honoured the performance with theirpresence. This evening Mr Verner will make his first appearance in two celebrated ballach from the English operas of "Lurline" am] th<; "Bohemian Girl." ,

ENGLISH TELEGRAMS.

LONDON.

March 2

In the House of Commons Mr Macfie again raised the question of the relations between the Home Government. He referred princi pally to immigration, and the occupation ot waste lands. The motion was negatived. Sir Charles Adderley styled the debate as sentimental execrations, and Viscount ±Jiuy, on behalf of the Colonial Institute, disavowed any sympathy with the motion. ' , Sir James McCulloch and MrDamtre have been presented at Court. The German Currency Bill established a single gold standard. " ; Discount is moderate ; rate unchanged. At the opening of the wool sale activity was manifested, and was well maintained; but a further decline of three halfpence has occurred since the opening price, already reported. The decline is particularly noticed in greasy sorts, owing to large stocks and restricted competition on the part of *rencn buyers. ~ For good washed combing sorts the re action is comparatively less than for .clothing descriptions. _ Tallow is lower ; petroleum, weak ; sperm oil, 95 ; hides, firm. Flour and wheat continue very scarce ; prime wheat, 5s 7d ; flour, £12 15s to £13 J oats, firm; feedings, 3s 3*d ; sugars stiffening,. holders declining to sell without an advance ; candles have advanced, and are now firm at l2id' March 3. A petition for an amendment of the Dublin University Bill is being prepared. Extensive frauds upon London banks have been committed by the circulation of £00,000 worth of forged American bonds It is esti mated that £80,000 worth of forgea bonds have been put in circulation. A man named Lugardi, accuse? <» ae frauding Glynn's Bank, has absconded. Ais bail for £12,C00 has been estreated. Grand Duke Nicholas of Russia has gone to Turkistan. ~.,«_!. The Spanish Government asked the Cortes for a vote of four millions to be devoted to the mobilisation of forty-five thousand Volun teers to assist the regular troops in vigorously attacking the Carlists. Railway stock is depressed. Lord Enfield, replying to questions by Mr Whitwell, in the. House of Commons, said the English Government considered there was no recognisable Government constituted

in Spain. Mr Gladstone has promised a modification of the Irish University Bill in committee. Mr Fawcett opposed the Bill.

PARIS.

March 4. The Republicans in the Assembly are dis satisfied with Mr Duffaur's speech. They insist on further explanation from President Thiers.

WASHINGTON.

March 3. Both Houses of Congress passed a resolu tion congratulating the Spanish people on the establishment of a Republic.

LATER AUSTRALIAN TELE GRAMS.

[Per Rangitoto at Hokitika.

MELBOURNE.

lur x. n The wholesale grocery store of Messrs. Connell, Watson, and Hogarth has been totally destroyed by fire. Damage, £75,000, Insurance, £G9,103. Mr Reynolds is in Melbourne negotiating with Mr Francis relative to the San Fran cisco mail service. The result of the inter views is not known, but it is believed that no determination has yet been arrived at. ■ The Government have redeemed £337,000 worth of debentures, which will be incor porated with the new loan. A man named Caroline has been committed for trial on a charge of murdering a man named Stephens by stabbing him at Emerald Hill.

SYDNEY.

March 6. The Italian frigate Persano left here for Auckland on the 4th inst.

ggln reply to the protest sent by the New South Wales Government, some time ago, against Melbourne being made the terminus of the Suez mail service, a despatch has been received from Earl Kimberly intimating that ro decision will be arrived at by the Imperial Government until the result of the Inter- Colonial Conference has been made known.

The Queensland Government have con tracted for a mail service from Singapore to Brisbane for an annual subsidy of £20,000.

ADELAIDE.

March 6. The breadstuff market is firm. Wheat is quoted at 4s 9^d per bushel.

TELEGRAPHIC.

THE WAIKATO

THE MAORI ADDRESSES.

EXCITED DEMONSTRATIONS OF

HAUHAUS

FAREWELL SONGS

(Feom our Special Correspondent.)

NGARUAWAHIA,

Yesterday. The following is the conclusion of the Go vernor's speech which, owing to an interrup tion of the message on the wire yesterday, we did not receive until too late for publica tion last night:— "Be assured that my successor in the Go vernment will regard you with the same affection and feel the same sympathy for the Maoris, and also with the Chief Justice, Sir George Arney, whom you all know, and who will administer the Government till the arrival of Sir James Fei'gusson. Once more, farewell."

The natives were all sitting in a semi circle on the sward opposite the marquee.

The tirst address from the Ngatitamainu w,as read by Andrew Barton.

The secoxid one, from the Ngatinaho, wag read by Whitioro.

The Governor, on approaching to the centime of the semi-circle to speak, was received by the natives sitting with loud cheers. Mr Young interpreted the speech. The Governor was accompanied by the Hon. D, McLean, Sir George Arney, Paora Tuhaere (of Orakei), Parata, Wi Tako, &c. At the conclusion of the speech the natives sprang to their feet and cheered loudly. Hemi te Awaitai sang a plaintive funereal song as a farewell. Raihi then spoke, and was followed by Kawiri, who led an ancient melancholy song. Next Hargreaves te Horo sang a farewell song. Taati Wharakawa spoke in a different strain. The words were, " Give me back my lands. Give back Waikato," He flung hia stick in defiance, !

Wi Karamaa and Apihaha spoke in a similar way. Piki said one Governor went and another came, but the evil was still the same. Hauauri, a great Kingite chief, spoke seemingly with grent ferocity. He then threw down a mat, offering peace. Parata, Paul, and Whiwhi spoke in reply. Alargeuumber of Europeans were present. The meeting is regarded as very. satisfac tory. A number of other speeches were made.

THE RETURN OF THE GOVERNOR.

MERCER

This day, 2.25 p.m.

His Excellency the Governor has just passed on his journey to Auckland, after lunching at Campion's.

LATEST SOUTHERN NEWS.

WELLINGTON SHAREHOLDERS IN THE SOUTH BRITISH COMPANY.

IMPORTANT DECISION OF THE CEN TRAL BOARD OF HEALTH,

GREAT FIRE IN DUNEDIN.

FOUR MANUFACTORIES DESTROYED.

INSURANCE COMPANIES' LOSSES,

DUNEDIN.

This day.

An extensive fire occurred at -minnight, commencing at Gibbs and Clayton's timber yard and Sash and Door Company's Factory.

The premises of Spicer & Co. (coopers), Rendal (turner), and Goldsmith & Co. (bone mill), were totally destroyed.

The former's loss is estimated at £6,000, aiid was covered by an insurance of £4,000.

The is'bW Zealand, Victoria, Norwich Union, and Scottish Insurance Companies each lose £1000.

WELLINGTON.

Mr Peacock, member for Lyttelton, resigns his seat in the Lower House to accept a seat in the Upper House. Mr Moorhouse will probably stand for Mr Peacock's seat.

Arrived : Alhambra from Lytteltpn. She sails for Nelson this afternoon.

A meeting of the shareholders in the South British Gold Mining Company was held yester day to consider the question of increasing the capital by the issue of new shares. As there was no information before the meeting the local agent of the company was authorised to telegraph to head quarter, inquiring as to the premium at which the new shares would be issued, and whether the old shareholders would be allowed to take them up, and if so, in what proportion. The meeting then adjourned till Friday, when it is expected a reply will have been received. The Governors of the Wellington College will have been appointed a committee to con sider whether the lectures to be given under the auspices of the University should be combined with Mr Vogel's scheme for lectures on natural science in connection with the Museum. The Central Board of Health decided to ask the Governor to issue a proclamation bringing certain clauses of the Public Health Act into force, with the view of enabling the servation of health.

PORT CHALMERS.

This day. Sailed—Yesterday evening, Wellington for the North. The Dakota sails for Lyttelton this aftre noon.

HOKITIKA.

Yesterday,

The s.s. Rangitoto arrived from Melbourne to-day with 30 passengers and 300 tons of cargo for all ports.

DUNEDIN.

This day.

The schooner Excelsior has sailed for Auck land, with a cargo of flour, bran, pollard, &c.

THE COLONIAL FIRING.

STOKE (NELSON)

This day.

The following match was fired yesterday : All Comers' Match, No. 2.-^-Ranges, 500 and GOO yards. Five shots at each range. Position, any. Large bore rifles or car bines to receive two points at 500 yards, and three points at 600 yards, if brought into competition with small-bore rifles or carbines.

Grey, Wanganui, medium Enfield rifle, Ist prize, £8, and half entrance fees ... 38 McLaren, Otago, medium, 2nd prize, £5, and quarter entrance fees ... ... 35 Bould, Otago, medium, 3rd prize, £3, and one-fourth entrance fees ... ... 35 Thompson, Thames, medium, 4th prize, £1 35 McGregor, Otago, small bore, sth prize, £1 ... 35 Leigh, Thames, medium, 6th prize, £1 34 J. W. Taylor, Thames, medium... ... 34 Richardson, Otago, small bore ... ... 34 Buchanan, Dunedin, medium ... ... 34 Morley, A.C 34 The ball given to the Volunteer represen tatives last night was very successful.

CRICKET MATCH.—This Day.

The return match between Married and Single was played this afternoon in the Barrack ground. Wickets were pitched at twelve o'clock. Umpires, Messrs Kice and Alderton. Single : Ist Innings. Beddoes, b Bennett c Rees 11 Clayforth, b Bennett 1 E. Willis, b Buckland 4 lluddock, b Bennett 0 Wemyss, b Bennett, st Beddoes 3 Dufaur, b Bennett 0 Bowen, b Bennett 20 Simpson, b Buckland 2. Barnett, b Bennett, c Halliwell 4 Brook, not out 3 Newbury, b Bellears 3 Putman . r ; ~s*;" "";'- 0 Leg Lyes, 2 ; "wi'Ues, 2 4 Total 55 Married : Ist Innings. Mumford, b Barnett 20 King, b Bowen 6 Kees, b Barnett 20 Moss, b Barnett ... 0 Bennett, b Bowen 0 Gleeson, b Barnett c Bowen 13 Yates, run out 3 Buckland, b Simpson 13 Johnson, b Bennett 0 Bellers, b Bennett ... ... 1 Legget, not out 7 Halliwell, b Bowen c Buckland ... ... 2 Byes, wides, &c 24 Total „. ... 103

TOT) EVENING- STAdt, ttBTmSDAY. MAHOH 13,1873



including previous totals :— Cadet G. Beale, R.B Corp.pRitchie, Vic Cadet A. Beale, R.B Cadet Partington Cadet Wood Uadet Gatland, Vic Cadet Pratt Corp. Saimderson, Eng Lieut. R. Eusael, Eng Cadet Steele, G.S Cadet King, G.S, Sergt Mears, Eng (Jadet Taylor Lieut. Moss, R.B Lieut. Balnea vis, G.S Cadet Goodwin, Sir G.G. Cadet Hardwick, Vic Cadet Firth, G.S Cadet H. King, G.S Sergt. Gray, 1'Jn<*. Cadet Ridings, G.S Cadet.). Henderson, Sir G.G... Cadet Jlalliday G.S Sergt. (J. Moss, R.B Cadet Williams, G.S Cadet Heed, G.S Cadet Gillies, "G.S Cadet Roberfcon, G.S Cadet Oostelli. G.S.

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