SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE

PORT OF AUCKLAND.

SUNSET: This evening, 6.1G SUN-RISE: To morrow morning, 6.4 HIGH WATER: This evening, 7.46; to-morrow morning, 8.2

ARRIVAL.

Lady Bowen, p.s., Adams, frem Wangarei

DEPARTURES

ton gami'' 3S-> Linklater> for Wangamil and Welling- Star of the South, s.s., Holmes, for Napier Vincent, cutter, for Tauranga

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

For Newcastle : Natal Queen, barque, to-morrow 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 For London; Harvest Home, ship, Monday For Sydney and Melbourne: Hero, s.s., 18th March; Wonga Wonga, s.s., about 19th Maroh ; Phosbe, s.s., ICth March (from the Manukau)

VESSELS EXPECTED.

Edinburgh Castle, ship, from London. Sailed 29th December Parsee, ship, from London. Sailed Zanga, barque, from Liverpool. Loading Corido, barque, from Newcastle. Sailed 23th 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, barqxie, from Sydney Wonga "VVonga, s.s., Brown, from Sydney Dauntless, schooner, from South Sea Islands Harriet Army lage, barque, from Dunedin Coronet, brigantine, from Wellington Satellite, cutter, from Levuka Thames, barque, from New York, via Sydney, loading Zior, schooner, from Lyttelton. Sailed 26th February Derwent, brig, from Newcastle Alice Cameron, barque, from Sydney Lwtitia, schooner, from Lyttelton. Sailed 11th March Victor Persani, Italian war vessel, from Sydney. Sailed 4th March Derwent, brig, from Sydney. Sailed 3rd March Cambria, schooner, for Wangarei Flirt, schooner, for Timaru Excelsior, schooner, from Dunden. Sailed 13th March Dakota, mail steamer, from Southern ports

EXPORTS.

Per Wanganui, for Wanganui: 20 cases beer, Cruickshank; 1 ; }-cask rum, 25 cases brandy, 10 cases whiskey, 8 cases wine, 2 rolls oilcloth, 2S packages sundries, G boxes, 4 i-chests tea, Barnes ; 6 bags seed, Combes and Daldy ; 120 kits oysters, Orr ; 36 kits oysters, 63 sheep, 43 sacks seed, Brewer ; 31 doors, 144 pieces timber, 40 packages timber, J. and D. C. ; 10 sacks lime, Barnes ; 3 head cattle, Buckland.

The s.s. Wanganui cleared at the Customs, Onehunga, to-day, with the following passen gers :—Mrs Barnes and child, Messrs Wyn yard, Claude, Brewer, and Staite. The cutter Hero cleared at the Customs, Onehunga, to-day, with a miscellaneous cargo

The s.s. Southern Cross left Tauranga at eight o'clock last night for Auckland. The s.s. Eowena arrived this morning, from Russell with several passengers and a cargo of produce. The schooner Merlin has cleared for Hussell in ballast.

The cutter Dido has cleared for Eussell in ballast.

The brigantine Sea Gull has cleared out wards for Wangat>oa in ballast. The schooner Clyde will sail for Wangarei and Mangapai on Monday evening. The s s. Phoebe will leave the Manakau at 10 o'clock to-morrow morning for Sydney direct.

The schooner Maggie Robinson is for sale by Mr Shirley W. Hill. The brig Success having dicsharged her cargo has hauled away from the wharf, and will sail for Sydney in a few days. The french transport steamer Braat still re mains inharbour. Her coal will be supplied her on Monday, and she will leave for Tahiti on the following day. The Italian frigate Victor Persani, which left Sydney for this port on the 4th inst., is coming across under sail in consequence of the scarcity of fuel.

The ship Polar Star, Captain Stetson, has hauled alongside the wharf astern of the Harvest Home. She will begin to discharge cargo on Monday.

COMMERCIAL.

MINING. The following are the current call and dividends payable in the companies named below :— jS s. d. DIVIDEND. Golden Crown .. Mrch 19 CALLS Bird in Hand.. .. 0 10 Mrch 19 Albion .. .. 10 0 Mrch 22 Flagship & Golden Anchor 1 0 April 9 Golden Calf .. .. 0 10 Apiil 9 MEETINGS. North Devon, Mr F. A. White's office, Shortland street, Auckland, 3 p.m., 18th March Murphy's Hill, Messrs J. B. Russell and Devore's, office, Shortland street, 18th March Long Drive, Mr Tothill's office, Shortland-street, Auckland, noon, 18th March Inverness, Mr T. S. White's offics, Canada Buildings,

3 p.m , 18th March All Nations, Mr Tothill's office, Shortland street,

Auckland, 2 p.m. 18th March Old Whan, Company's office, 2 p.m., 19th March Old Stocking, Coromandel, 22nd March City of London, Company's office, Wyndham street Auckland, 3 p.m., 24th March Queen of the Thames, Mr Hunter's office, Insurance Buildings, Auckland, 3 p.m., 27th March Unicorn, Grahamstown, 27th March El Dorado, Mr F. A. White's office, Shortland street,

Auckland, 3 p.m. 27th March Yon Voltke, Coromandel, 2nd April Lucky Diggers, Messrs Russell and Devore's office, Shortland street, Auckland, at 11 a.m., Bth April

AUCKLAND STOCK, AND MINING REPORT.

March 15. Sash and Door Co. (insured), £8 ss. South British Insurance, buyers, 30s. Caledonian, £16, £15 to £16 10s. Black Angel, 27s 6d. Moanataiari, 38s. D. B. Orchard, Secretary.

CHIEF POST-OFFICE, AUCKLAND.

Matls will Close a8 under : — For Thames, this day, at 5.30 p.m., and on Monday,

at 8.30 a.m. For Wangarei, Wangarei Heads, &c, per Clyde, on Monday, 17th inst., at 5 p.m. For Tauranga, Gisborne, Napier and Southern pro vinces, per Paterson, on Tuesday, 18th inst., at 11 a.m. For Bussell, Wangaroa, and Mongonui, per Eowena, on Monday, 17th inst., at 3 p.m. For the undermentioned places, per s.s. Phcebe, on Saturday, 15th inst. :— 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 5 p.m. For money orders, registered letters, and news-

papers, at 5 p.m. Supplementary mails for the above per Hero, will

close on Tuesday next. 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. ■^*A J^? letters for United States of America and United Kingdom bearing a late fee of 6d in addition to the postage will be received at this office until 1 p.m.., and by the mail agent on board the steamer up ta time of sailing. (Signed) s. b. Br.sß, Chief Postmaster.

BIRTHS.

Ktsslincs.—On March 15, 1573, the wife of "W. H.

Kissling, of a daughter. Impey.—On the 14tli inst., the wife of J. Impey, of a daughter.

DEATH.

HawEi.ii. —On March 14, 1573, at her residence, Waketield-street, Alecia Howell, elided 70 yoars.

The funeral will leave her late residence on Sunday, 10th inst, at 3 p.m. Friends please accept this intimation.

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

SATURDAY, MARCH 15, 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

A very serious accident occurred about eleven o'clock this morning on the railway. A man named Martin Sheridan, who was em ployed at the lower end of the line, was attempting to jump on to one of three trucks in motion on the Mechanics' Bay embankment when he lost his hold and fell with his left leg and arm across the rail. The three trucks passed over his thigh and the upper part of his arm, fracturing, it is feared, both. The poor fellow was placed on a stretcher by the men working in the same gang and carried with great care across the domain to the Provincial Hospital. He bore his intense suffering manfully, and scarcely gave vent to a groan. He was at once attended to by the surgeon; but his injuries are of such a nature that it will probably be many weeks before he can resume his customary occupa tion. We learn that this is the first very serious accident that has occurred upon the Auckland end of the line, a fact which testifies to the care displayed in carrying on the works.

Preparations have been commenced towards the demonstration to His Excellency on his departure from the colony. The framework of the triumphal arch has this morning been erected on the wooden bridge at the entrance to the wharf, and will be a substantial affair.

" Clericus" writes to us urging that the banks should ignore St. Patrick's Day this year in order to make the following day (Tuesday) a complete holiday. We believe it is intended to make Tuesday a full holiday.

The time-table, as fixed by the Harbour Board for the conduct of the North Shore ferry service, came in force yesterday, and ■was, of course, accepted by the Ferry Com pany ; and by it the Takapuna has been running yesterday and to-day. No attention has been paid to it by the Messrs Holmes' boats, those gentlemen remarking that they " don't care a d for the Harbour Board ; that having paid wharfage dues they will run their boats as they like." It is not im probable that the Board will be frightened into altering the time-table again. Some time ago a Harbour Regulation was made and Gazetted prohibiting the carrying of horses on the "bridge " of the ferry steamers. This is now openly violated by the Enter prise and Devonport, which have even cages erected on the bridge to enclose horses after the manner of the arrangement made on the fore-deck of the Takapuna. We presume it will be all right, the owners " not caring a hem —for the Harbour Board." We do not see why the Ferry Company should not go and do as they like ; and show that they too " don't care a—hem—for the Harbour Board." The present time table is not in all respects as would best suit the company's boat. But as twenty minutes between all the boats is considered to be the best arrangement for the public, and as the Harbour Board declining both the proffered time tables has fixed the present one in accordance with the powers conferred by the Act of incorporation, the company have—perhaps foolishly—deferred to the arrangement. Let the company select some other place at the wharf, and run their boat when ever they like, and tell the Harbour officials that they " dont care a (ugly word) for the Harbour Board." This style of thing goes down with the Board it appears, and we see no reason why the company should not show their manliness and teach a lesson to the Harbour Board as is being done by the owners of the other steamers. In the meantime till the Harbour Board is sufficiently frightened and alters the table, or till all the boats show they "don't care a—hem—for the Harbour Board," the time-table of the People's Boat, as recently fixed by the Board, will be found in another column. —[Since the foregoing was in type we have learned that the Harbour Board have resolved to not be dictated to respecting the time-table, and that they have finally fixed this table and mean to stand by it. In these circumstances we shall have much pleasure in publishing gratuitously in Monday's Star, for the benefit of the public, the whole of the table as fixed by the Board for the Devonport and Enterprise as well as i the Takapuna.]

We have received the following from a | correspondent signing "Loyalty :"—"I have just seen a proposed order of procession for j the farewell demonstration to his Excellency, : and am sincerely sorry to see that the ; Orangemen, as such, are to take a part. I do not say so from any want of sincere esteem for the members of that institution and respect for their undoubted loyalty. ! But after the painful scenes of bloodshed ' that have been so recently associated j with party feeling in Ireland, I do j most earnestly hopethat nothing will i be done to excite the dormant passions j of our people, and make the parting i with a popular Governor the signal for the outbreak of pent-up national and religious animosities. If Orangemen march in the procession as such, so may the Hibernian Society, and while to this some may say, "And quite right too," I do not hesitate to say that the revival of old antagonisms which is likely to result will be mourned by our citizens with bitter tears. I would implore our fellow citizens of the Orange institution by their love of law and loyalty, and their respect for the Queen and her representative, to refrain from doing what will be accepted as a challenge. As private citizens or mem bers of any other society they can equally well express their loyal feelings. But lam sure they will not be the lirst to light the fires of religious hate."

flgA meeting of the creditors by Bryant Ver coe was convened to be held at the office of the Provisional Trustee in bankruptcy to day. No creditors appearing the estate became rested in Mr Macfarlane's hands for adminis tration. A meeting of the creditors of A. McDonald was held, when MrMacfarlane was appointed trustee, and Messrs Soppet and Lamb supervisors of the estate.

The whole of the friendly societies have arranged to hold a combined quadrille party on Tuesday next. The arrangements being made are we believe of an extensive character, and such as are likely to make this the best of the many pleasaut gatherings which the friendly societies in this city have initiated.

The Auckland Naval Volunteers' ball will be held on St. Patrick's night, in the Drill shed, to which members of other Volunteer companies are invited, but they must appear in uniform. A grand show of the flower of the city is anticipated.

The Political Union died in its babyhood, ere weaning-time, yesterday, exactly at 2.1") p.m. There was no one present to witness its last gasp except the host of the British, the ironman of Birmingham, and a small reporter on the sofa. The vice-chairman and sponser of the Union, with a sigh and a glass of Wolffe's schnapps, announced that his bantlin ghad died of pulmonary consumption. He then rose, placed the unintelligible club volume under his left arm, and passed into the busy thoroughfares of life.

We are requested to remind our readers that Mrs A. Allen, better known as the "Mermaid," will appear at the Prince of Wales Theatre this evening as Mrs Lcetitia Lullaby, in the comedy of the Con jugal Lesson, assisted by the Mammoth Company.

The next annual prize meeting of the Auck land Rifle Association will be held in April next, due notification of which will be given. Intending subscribers are requested to pay their subscriptions.

The expected foot-ball match was played yesterday afternoon between fifteen men of the " Blanche" and fifteen members of the Auckland Foot-ball Llub. The match took place in the Albert Barracks, and was very spirited on both sides, resulting in a victory for the Auckland boys.

The attendance at the grand operatic and ballad concert at the City Hall last evening was not so large as could have been wished, but much pleasure was evinced by those who were present. Mr Alfred Anderson's perform mances on the piano and concertina reached the highest altitude of musical art. His own fantasia and several solos were beyond simple criticism—they were perfect. The beautiful ballads " When the roses bloom again, "Oh, say once more I love thee," and others, were magnificently rendered by Miss Carrie Emanuel, who sings her charming songs correctly with much taste and expression, and in most acceptable style. We much re gretted to hear the voices of the larrikin family ii? loud altercation at the remote end of the hall, which caused the singer to pause in the middle of one of her sweet melodies. We trust for the credit of this city that per sons will endeavour to conduct themselves with more propriety on future occasions. Mr Verner sang two songs in the course of the concert, and gives promise of future excellence. The concert closed at a quarter to ten o'clock with " God save the Queen."

The friends of the temperance cause will be glad to hear that the committee of the teetotal musicians are about to make a stir among the tailors, who have lately been looking for the good time coming. The 05 small master tailors of Auckland and sub urbs are invited by Mr. Fisher, the secre tary of the band, to send in tenders for making the band uniform, which, like Joseph's coat, of many colours, will distin guish these little pipers from other juvenile bands of the city.

Mr Alfred Anderson, the celebrated pianist, will preside at the organ at the Catholic Cathedral to - morrow at high mass. Miss Carrie Emanuel will also take the leading part in the vocal music.

We beg to call attention to the public meeting to take place at eight o'clock this evening at Mr Brown's hotel, Shortland - street, convened, for the piirpose of deciding upon the manner in which a reception shall be given to the colonial representatives on their return from the Nelson prize firing.

Tenders are required for certain repairs and alterations onboard the Wanganui Steam Navigation Company's s.s. St. Kilda,

The evening classes at the Auckland College, Upper Queen-street, will commence on Mon day next at half-past seven o'clock, under the tuition of the Rev. Robert Kidd, L.L.D., of Trinity College, Dublin; Rev. William Taylor, first-class certificated master, and certificated teacherjof chemistry, England ; Mr S. D Rikys ; Mr B. M. O. Theorell, mem ber of the University of Upsala.

With reference to the dismissal of Con stable Molloy we learn that it was not merely on account of the circumstances attending the recent suicide that this extreme step has been taken, but that the non-report ing in proper time of the death was but the last of a series of acts which it was felt could not be overlooked by the police authorities.

The following is a statement of the receipts and expenditure of the Auckland Garrick Club performance of 11th March, 1873:— A a. d. £ s. d. Total receipts 26 0 0 EXPENSES. House and gas .. .. 4 10 0 Orchestra 15 0 Printing and advertising.. 4 9 6 Ladies' costumes .. .. 2 10 0 Hire of piano and cartage 0 19 0 Bill-sticking, scene-shifting, &c. 2 1 6 15 15 0 Balance to be handed over to the funds of the new Reformatory .. .. 10 5 0 £20 0 0 T. C. Williams, Sec. and Trea.

Messrs B. Tonks sold to-day by auction the barque Lion, together with her anchor, gear, sails, &c. The hull was knocked down to MrC. A. Harris, of Whangapoa for £G5. The sails, gear, &.c, were disposed of, the whole, including hull, fetched £134.

We would draw attention to the announce ment in our advertising columns of the sale of the windmill property by Mr R. Arthur. This estate is one of the finest in the city, and offers splendid sites for villa residences. The windmill tower, containing 100,000 bricks, is also to be disposed of by auction on Wednesday next.

We are requested to state that the Go vernor and Lady Bowen will be happy to receive at Government House, at 2.30 p.m., on Tuesday next, all persons who may wish to bid them farewell.

We learn that the noble company of Scot tish volunteei's have secm'ed the permanent services of a genuine Scottish piper, who will play in front of the company on the occasion of his Excellency the Governor's departure on Tuesday next. This gallant Scot, it is said, is not only perfect with the bagpipes, but can sing with great success most of the popular songs of Scotland.

The church parade of the Hobson Company with their band, which has been recently formed, will take place to-morrow (Sunday). They will muster for parade at ten o'clock a. in. at head-quarters.

The work is progressing in the construction of the western T of the wharf. Already a considei'able portion of it has been laid with substantial flooring.

The Bishop of Auckland will hold a confir mation service at St. Paul's Church to-morrow evening, when a large number of young people will be confirmed. There will be a full choral service, and we understand Mr Alfred Anderson, R.A.M., will play the voluntaries.

The Methodist Free Church, in Auckland, under the able pastorship of the Rev. G. H. Turner, since its organization about a year ago, has made wonderful progress. At 'first a small square-room in Union-street was deemed sufficient ; then leaving that, they purchased the central [brick chapel in Pitt street, formerly in the hands of their bi*ethren the Wesleyans ; and now the work has grown so large they must either take the open canopy of Heaven to preach under, or enlarge their present borders. The members in connection are determined to face the enter prise rather than be compelled Sunday after Sunday to send many away because of want of sitting-room. As will be seen by notice in another column a public tea-meeting is to take place on Tuesday evening next, at half past six, to canvass the subject. We are sure that for the cause, and considering it being a public holiday, hundreds will flock to the place to testify their sympathy and give their support to such a praiseworthy object.

At Newton Kirk to-morrow the subjects of discourse Avill be, morning: "Our Stum bling Blocks." Evening: "The Christian's Heritage." At the City Hall, morning: What makes a Christian." Evening : " The New Testament on Money." At Pitt-street United Free Methodist Church, the usual services will be conducted by theilev. G. H. Turner.

The great and all-important question of '• water supply" was the subject of discussion yesterday at the special meeting of the members of the City Council. The reports of the several engineers, Messrs Bell, Stewart and Peppercorne were read and diccussed. It was at length resolved that the matter should be handed over to a special committee to report thereon. It was therefore moved by Councillor Holdship, seconded by Coun cillor Casgrave, and carried, " That the Council, after careful examination of the various reports on the best source of water supply for the city of Auckland, is unable to determine upon the best source, and is of opinion that a good supply cannot be obtained for less than the sum of £100, COO ; and that a committee be appointed, consisting of Councillors Hobbs, Cosgrave, Dargaville, and the mover, to obtain further information, and to report and recommend a source within three months, with power to incur any necessary expenditure. "

The sixteenth annual meeting of the Auck land Ladies' Benevolent Societ}' was held last evening at the Young Men's Rooms, Wellesley-street. His Honor the Superin tendent occupied the chair. The proceedings opened with a hymn, " Lord of the lofty and low," by the numerous audience, and a prayer by Rev. Dr. Maunsell. Letters of apology were read from Sir George Bowen and Rev. Mr Macnicol, expressing their re gret in not being able to take part in the proceedings. Sir George sent a contribution of £5 to the funds as a parting present. Mr Thomas R-ussell read the report, which showed the large amount of good that had been done during the past year by the unobtrusive exertions of the ladies connected with the society. One hun dred and forty distressing cases had been relieved. The balance-sheet will be read with interest : —Receipts : Balance in hand last year (per old report), £102 4s 5d ; collected at public meeting, £4 10s 8d : re ceived in subscriptions and donations from March, 1872, to March, 1873, £308 19s Id ; donation from Opera Troupe, per Signor Cagli, £10 ; from various sources, £4 4s lOkl; balance due to treasurer, £26 10s 3£d ; total, £45G 15s 4d. Expenditure : Printing and advertising, £8 17s ; expenses of public meet ing, 5s Gd ; expended in relief of the poor in the several districts from March, 1872, to March, 1573, £375 0s 5d ; expended on Home for food, clothing, &c, £72 Gs 5d ; total, £45G 15s 4d." Bishop Cowie moved —" That the report and balance be adopted and printed," which, upon being seconded by Dr. Maunsell, was carried. The Rev. Dr. Wallis then spoke in his humourous and winning way upon the claims of this excellent society. The Rev. David Bruce moved —"That this meeting recognises the importance of the work under taken by the Auckland Ladies' Benevolent Society, and being convinced that additional means will be required for the maintenance of the Home (spoken of in the report), would pledge its continued support to the society, and would recommend it to the sympathies and liberality of the public," which was seconded by Mr Thos. Macfarlane and carried. On the motion of the Rev. M. Dudley the following ladies were elected office-bearers and committee for the coming year :—President, Mrs Philson ; treasurer, Mrs Gillies; secretary, Mrs Aickin. Com mittee : Mrs Aickin, Mrs Bain, Mrs Beveridge, Miss Bell, Miss Crisp, Mrs Gillies, Mrs Gorrie, Mrs Mason, Mrs Philson, Mrs Macffarlane, Mrs Rigg, Mrs J. B. Russell, Mrs Roberton, Mrs Wallis, Mrs Nolan, Mrs Warner." The Rev. P. H. Cornford, in seconding Mr Dudley's motion, expressed it as his opinion that there would not exist so many objects of charity were it not for the drinking usages of society. k The usual votes of thanks followed. Mr Gillies, in reply, said that his interest in this society would remain undimi nished whether he continued in his official capacity as Superintendent or not. The meeting, a full one, was closed with prayer.

In Lancashire there are 29 societies of females, some with curious titles—as "Female Druids," "Female Forresters," "Grand Protestant Confederation Females," "Star of Hindley Odd Females," and " Grand Union Daughters of Temperance."

THE NEW ODD FELLOWS' HALL, IN LORNE-STREET.

TriK new hall now being built for the Foun tain of Friendship Lodge of the 1.0.0. F., M.U., when finished, bids fair to be an imposing edifice, and an ornament to the city. It is being built in the Italian style of "architecture by Mr R. Dickson, builder, who was the contractor for the erection of two of the finest buildings in Auckland, namely, the Bank of New Zealand, and the New Zealand Insurance offices. The architect is Mr P. Herapath, and the design is a great credit to him. The hall is sitnatetl in Lome-street (nee Barrack street), and its handsome proportions will have a fine appearance from the new street now in coiirse of formation from Symond street to Wellesley-street. To enable the basement to be on a level with Queen-street at its rear the site has been excavated a con siderable depth at a cost of nearly £300. The front elevation to Lome-street consists of a centre and wing, the former having a circular headed door G feet x 12 feet, and the latter door 5 feet x S feet, with fanlights, &c, both doors having moulded architraves, keystones and pilasters. ■ A panelled string course divides the height into two parts, and the whole front will be surmounted by cen tiliver cornice and open balustraded parapet, with a tablet in the centre, in which will^be inscribed, " Foimtain of Friendship, 1572, --1.0.0. F., M.U." The wing is to be recessed four feet, with ornamental ircn palisading in front. The whole of the front will be exe cuted in a highly ornamental manner. With regard to the interior : Inside the principal door is a lobby leading to a vestibule, with ladies' and gentlemen's retiring rooms to the right and ieft. On the left side of vestibule is a staircase leading to a spacious gallery ex tending across the front of the building, and 14 feet wide. Two pairs of handsome fold ing doors lead from the vestibule into the hall, which is 07 feet Ions; by 37 feet wide and 2S feet in height. The hall is well proportioned, and it is expected will possess good acoustic qualities. It will be lighted from eleven circular-headed windows, with moulded architraves and ornamental trusses. The walls will be surrounded by framed and moulded dado (or paneling) sft. Gin. high. The ceiling is to be of wood, framed and panelled to correspond with the dado, and divided into nine bays by moulded beams. The upper portion of the walls will be finished with a handsome dental cornice. On the right or north side of the hall two pair of folding doors and two single doors will open into an anti-room or supper-room 53 feet long by 16 feet wide, and 14 feet high. This room will be lighted by four large windows. At the west end of the room folding doors will be provided, so that in case of necessity an extra 14 feet can be added to the room. At the east end will be a vestibule 9 feet x 15 feet, with outer com munication with Lome street. A dressing room is also provided, and will prove of great convenience should the hall at any time be made use of for concerts or other performances. On the basement floor there is extensive cellarage on a level with Queen street ; also, a commodious kitchen 20 feet by 12 feet, together with a strong room, &c. On excavating the founda tion an excellent spring was tapped, which has supplied considerably more than enough water required during the progress of the works. This spring will be utilized, and will prove of good service. It will also be found valuable in case of fire in the neighbourhood. The roof of the hall will be slated. The ventilation of the building will be throughly effected by a most efficient system. Three apertures, each of six feet in diameter, will be provided in the ceiling for the egress of the vitiated air. These openings will communicate by a metal pipe, 1 foot 0 inches in diameter, with a main shaft 12 feet in cir cumference ;in this will be a gas ring. The burning of gas here will greatly increase the vacuum caused by retreating foul air, the place of which will be again supplied by fresh air descending some twenty fresh air shafts. The whole of both fresh and foul air shafts will be protected by metal hoods with vanes. The ante-room will be ventilated also in a similar manner ; in fact the system is one of the most complete that can be adopted, and is sure to be found a great advantage dm-ing any large assemblage of persons in the hall. The structure is expected to be completed by the latter end of June, and is estimated to cost £4,000. When finished it will be a building of which the Fountain of Frendship Lodge may justly feel proud.

CONCERT IN THE CHORAL HALL.

The concert at the Choral Hall, last evening, in aid of the Artillery, Pane Brigade, and City Band funds was a great success. The hall was well filled with an appreciative audience. Mr Joseph Browne and other members of the Choral Society took a leading part in the evening's performance. The first part of the programme opened with an over ture by the Town Band, assisted by the leading members of the Choral Society. One or two of the instruments appeared to be somewhat Hat, and the time was rather uneven, but otherwise the instrumentation was remarkable for finished execution. Lutgow's glee, "Wild Hunt," was next given by gentlemen amateurs. It was evident that the piece had not been sufficiently practised, there being a distinguishable want of harmony between the voices. The gentle men who took part in the glee were capable of better things, and they did not do justice to their own powers by last night's rendering. The waltz "Wiener Kinder," by the band, followed, and was well rendered. Miss Leaf, a lady amateur, made her first appearance with the song '' Ring on, Sweet Angelus." We feel justified in mentioning this young lady's name, although it was omitted from the programme, in order that she may receive the praise and encourage ment which her song last evening really deserved. Miss Leaf possesses a good voice, sweet and flexible, and of tolerable power. There was a slight lack of expression in her rendering last night, but in other respects the song was very effectively given, and elicited an enthusiastic encore. The Artillery band favoured the audience with a cavatina from ' Barber de Seville," which was well given. The duet " Love and War," by gen tlemen amateurs, which followed, was not by any means perfect. The "lover" rendered his solo well, but his voice was too weak for such a piece. The "warrior" was very tame, and on several occasions deserted, the lover, more particularly in the quick movements. More practice would, no doubt, have resulted in a much better rendering. "Pest," by the band, concluded the first part of the programme. After the inter mission the Town Band opened with the overture Figaro, in magnificent style, both time and tune being faultless. The glee, " Spring's Delights," was given in excellent voice, and the harmony was well preserved. The piece appeared to have been well practised, and those musical lights and shades that evidence a tasteful and finished performance were well attended to. The clarionet solo, by Mr Impey, was perhaps the greatest musical treat of the evening. It reminded us of thesolosofHerr Werner, and we believe Mr Impey will ere long be fully equal to that distinguished musician. He is, now, unquestianably, one of the best clarionet performers in the Australasian coloniea. Mr

_.. , • . .__,•_ «n-nitil dtvie •' Gatland sang a comic song in capital styic , we think this class of music is better suited cultivation of the comic, which is indispen- , sable to the success of a miscellaneous concert. "Evangeline," by Miss Leaf, was very well rendered and was vociferously encored. The concert was closed with the " Floren tiner" by the band and the National Anthem

POLICE COURT.—This Day.

(Before Thomas Beckham, Esq., R.M.) | DRUNKENNESS. _ , Three persons were charged with this of fence and dealt with in the usual way. SAILOES ON LEAVE. Christopher Christopher, a Norwegian, and James Oliver, a young tar, were charged under the Amended Vagrancy Act of 1869, with being in a public place, to wit on the Queen-street wharf, at eleven o'clock last night, with intent to commit a breach of the peace. Christopher stated through constable Ingerson, who acted as interpreter, that he was not drunk ; that he was on the wharf at eleven o'clock when Oliver gave him a punch in the eye, and he retaliated by giving Oliver a plumper on the nose. With regard to the second charge, that of tearing and damaging the constables' clothes, it was done without malicious intent, and simply in the struggle to get to his ship and avoid a continuance of the contest. His Worship said the Court would fine Christopher Is and costs, and 15s for the damage done to the Constable's breeches ; or if these fines were not paid he must go to Mount Eden for seven days, while James Oliver must pay a fine of 10s and costs, or forty-eight hours. CRIMINAL ASSAULT. Robert Stinson, a grey-headed old man, apparently about sixty-five, was charged with violating the person of a child of un sound mind, named Rosanna McArthur, on the 11th inst. Mr Joy appeared for the defence, and as the medical man who had examined the child could not be present to give his testi mony, he would ask the Court to remand the case.

Remanded until Monday. ALLEO ED EMBEZZLEMENT,

John O'Meara was brought up on warrant charged with embezzling the sum of £40, the property of H.M. Queen Victoria, on the 19th day of December, 1872, at Grahams town, he being at that time in the Queen's public service in New Zealand. The accused is said to be a nephew of Dr. O'Meara, who was with the first Napoleon when in exile at St. Helena, and who wrote, perhaps, the most interesting Life of Napoleon. Mr Beveridge appeared for the defence. Mr Broham asked that the case might be remanded in order that the necessary wit nesses might be in attendance. The Court remanded the case to the Thames.

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SUPREME COURT.—This Day.

Sittings tn Banco,

(Before his Honor Chief Justice Sir G. A

Arney.)

SHOLL V. WARNER,

Tms was an application for a new trial. The case was first heard at the last Civil Sittings of the Supreme Court, when a verdict for the defendant was returned.

Mr. Hesketh and Mr. Rogan now appeared in support of the application for new trial on the ground that the verdict wal contrary to the evidence, against the direction of the Judge, and perverse. Mr Eees appeared to show cause, and argued at considerable length. His Honor granted the new trial without calling upon Mr. Hesketh. Mr Eees applied that the costs of the last trial be paid by Mr Sholl.

Mr Hesketh opposed the application, and His Honor ordered that costs abide the result of the Hew trial.

ANGUS V. HEWIN,

In this case notice of intention to apply for a new trial had been given by Mr Whitaker

Mr Meyer now appeared and asked for an adjournment of the argument in support of the application for new trial. The hearing was accordingly adjourned until next Court day.

This was all the business

YACHT RACE.

Thk sailing race for the Commodore's Cup between yachts belonging to the Auckland Yacht Club took place this morning. The course was round a boat moored off the Lake, from thence round the Drunken Bay buoy up the harbour round a boat moored off Stokes' Point and back, finishing between the wharf and boat moored 200 yards off the wharf. The prize is a Kanclsome and chaste sil ver cup from Mr Kohn's establishment. Seven yachts entered for the race, but only five came to the scratch, namely the Spray, Energy, Fleetwing, Ripple, and Sabrina, which were moored off the wharf in the order in which they are named, the Spray being nearest the wharf. Considerable delay occurred in getting the yachts into position, the Energy having taken the wrong place. In dropping into her proper position her topmast-stay fouled the Spray's boom, and fears were entertained that either her stay or topmast would go. She was, however, cleared without mishap. The Fleetwing took up a foremost position, and the Energy being determined not to be behind hand hauled ahead of her, so that the Spray and the .Ripple were some distance astern at the start. This can hardly be considered fair, nevertheless as soon as the flag was hauled down the Spray showed the greatest alacrity on board, and was first to get under weigh, Itipple being second, Energy third, Fleetwing fourth, and Sabrina last. The Energy was first to set her gaff-topsail, Spray and Fleetwing setting theirs simul taneously Eipple and Sabrina set theirs, but found the breeze too sti'ong and hauled them down. They however sent them up again shortly after. The Spray at starting ran alongside the Energy on her weather side, and both yachts ran down the harbour under a strong! S.W. by half-south breeze. When off Holmes' wharf the Itipple ran over to windward, and bhe Sabrina followed shortly after on the same tactics. The Fleetwing then occupied the leeward position. We have omitted to mention that the start was effected at llh. 16m. The yachts rounded the North Head in the following order :—

Energy llh. 32m. lOsec. Spray llh. 32m. 15sec. Fleetwing ... llh. 32m. 20sec. Sabrina... ... llh. 32m. 30sec. Eipple ... ... llh. 33m. — On the way up the Spray first showed roun the North Head, and beat up harbour. Sh gained an advantage over the Fleetwing. which was second, by being able to weather the boat off Stokes' Point. She had hauled down her gaff-topsail when going about off the Lake, and did not set it again on the run home until after rounding the boat off Stokes' Point. The yachts finished as follow :— Spray ... ... 2h. 47m. 35sec. Fleetwing ... 2h. 5Gm. 38sec. Energy 3h, Im. 45sec,

The Sabrina was some distance astern, and xiuj o»" allowanoe of the Ripple last. By a l™^ three seconds

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GRAHAMSTOWN.

This day.

Golden Calf.—A crushing of 11 tons of stone yielded 14 ozs. of gold Golden Crown.—A crushing of 100 tons of stone has yielded 348 ozs. of gold. The tributers have crushed 120 tons ot stone, with a return of 459 ozs. of gold. MISSOURI.— The yield from twelve days' crushing, with ten head of stampers, is 46 ozs. of gold. Movnatairi. —The company have crushed 269 tons of stone, which yielded 209 ozs. of g°KuEANur-— The yield for the fortnight is 259 ozs of gold. Republic (Tapu).— Twenty-one ounces of gold have been received from this mine.

TAURANGA.

This day, 10 a.m,

The Southern Cross sailed at eight p.m. yesterday for Auckland. Passengers:- Mr Cook Mrs J. H. Sheath, Mrs DeThierry, and family, Mrs Gardner, Mrs Haigh, Mrs Mitching," Mr Norris, Mr Hawrord, Mrs and Miss Boylan, and two pnsioners Madden and Blackburn.

LATEST SOUTHERN NEWS.

MR. VOGEL AND THE MINISTRY.

GOVERNMENT IMMIGRATION EN QUIRY.

THREATENED ACTION AGAINST SHAW, SAVILLE, AND CO.

COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE

WELLINGTON,

This clay. The barque Chattanooga has arrived from New York via Dunedin. Two thousand cases of kerosine per Chatta nooga changed hands at 2s lid per gallon in bond. Cement has been sold to arrive per Grlen loraat 18s Gd per barrel. Bottled ale and stout are very scarce. Sales of good brands to arrive have been made at 12s per dozen. Newcastle coal is now quoted at 40s, but a fall in price is expected to take place next week. Arrived at nine to-day—Dakota. She sails North about one. The South British Insurance shareholders met yesterday. Mr Nathan, of Christchurch, was present, and strongly opposed the issuing of new shares. A resolution was carried in favour of issuing 12,500 new shares, at 15s premium, principally to new shareholders, by five to four, the majority of those present not voting. Mr Nathan is actively collecting proxies against the proposal, and goes per Dakota to Auckland.

Wheat —milling, none offering ; new oats, 2s lOd to 3s 3d ; maize, 3s Del to 4s ; pota toes, £7; butter, scaree —holders refuse 9d per lb Flour: Phoenix, £14 to £14 10s; Canterbury, £13 to £13 10s; oatmeal, £13 to £13 10s.

Mr Justice Johnston proceeds to-day to Auckland in the Dakota, to preside over the April business in the absence of Chief Justice Sir George A. Arney. Mr Justice Greason will sit at the Wan ganui sessions. The female immigrants per Charlotte Glad stone were engaged at 10s to 15s per week. Miss Aitken proceeded to Nelson yester day to give readings. The General Government invite tenders for the Brumner and Greymouth Railway, receivable till April 15.

It is generally believed here that Mr Vogel will decline the Premiership. The commission of inquiry relative to the Charlotte Gladstone attribute the mortality to the lowphysiqne to the immigrants, and want of proper medical inspection before embarkation. The Government intend to proceed against Shaw, Saville. & Co., for breach of contract. Only about two-thirds of the legal allowance of water was issued. The captain admitted that he had only two days, supply of fresh water on arrival, although they had only an average passage. There was also only one ton of coal for cooking, and the tanks were defective, and leaked so much that three weeks' supply of water was lost. The con densing apparatus was defective. Only one fourth the proper quantity of soap was placed on board. The Government have addressed a strong memorandum to the Agent-General against sending private pas sengers' in the same vessel with single female Government immigrants, as tending to pre vent discipline. Mr Fox returns to town next week. Messrs Sewell, Moorehouse, and Webb are expected to contest the seat for Lyttelton. The Auckland Isles have been leased by Mr Moncton.

M. B. Hart, from Christchurch, is ex hibiting Malvern Hills coal, and is endea vouring to induce the Government to con struct the Malvern Hills railway.

The number of deaths at Wellington during the month of February was twenty-two, twelve being children.

PORT CHALMERS.

This day. Sailed, WoodhiJls, for Newcastle. There is a heavy sea at the Heads. The Bar is signall~d dangerous.

NELSON.

This day. Arrived, yesterday morning, Alhambra, from Wellington.

CHRISTCHURCH.

This day Royse, Stead and Co. quote wheat rather easier, a large portion being found too inferior for shipment. Quotations are 4s Id to 4s 4a per bushel. Oats firm. Large sales have been made at 2s 3d per bushel; barley 6s 9& to 7s ; grass seed scarce, 7s ; butter is in good demand at Sd to Bkl per lb ; cheese is steady at 7d.

THE EVENING- STAM, SATOBBAT, MABCH 16,1M8.



XTELSON TWEED TROUSERS 15s. 6d. Per Paie 3 AT THE CITY CLOTHING MART, AND AT No. 180, QUEEN STREET. SAMUEL~~C~OOMBES. W. RUSHBROOK BEGrS to call the attention of Ladies to his VERY CHOICE and NEW STOCK of AUTUMN AND WINTER DRESS MATERIALS and other Goods, which are being sold at very moderate prices. HOBBS' DRAPERY WAREHOUSE, Opposite the Ap.my and Navy Hotel upper queen street. GREAT REDUCTIONS FOB THREE MONTHS ONLY AT THE AMERICAN PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPANY, 194, queen street, Next Door to Savings' Bank. Cartes-dc-visiie reduced from 16s per dozen to 13s 6d. Maori Celebrities (largest stock in New Zealand to select from), reduced from 12s per dozen to 6s. Views from all parts of New Zealand reduced from 12s per dozen to 6s. Enlargements from Cartcs-de-visite to Life-size, plain or beautifully finished in Oil or Water Colors, also reduced in price. Large Stock of Photographic Goods and Apparatus, Magio Lantern Slides, Stereoscopic Slides, &c, greatly reduced. J. MoGARRIGLE, Manager.



THE Banks will Close on Monday, the 17th inst. (St. Patrick's Day), and on Tues day, the 13th idem, at twelve o'clock.



WATER SUPPLY. (To the Editor of the Evening Star.) Sir, —In a report of a meeting held last evening on the water supply question Mr Stewart is reported to have said that we " could not supply 100,000 gallons a-day, or a quarter of that quantity, and that our well was tried by an engine, and dried up in one week." Now we would wish to tell Mr Stewart that he has, intentionally or inad vertently, made an assertion without founda tion, and in contradiction of well-known facts, as he will find on making enquiry that we can pump 100,000 gallons daily without any diminution in our supply, and have certainly never had our well pumped dry. We cannot understand how a gentleman of Mr Stewart's engineering skill and calebre, should risk his character for veracity for the purpose of carrying out his own views.—Wß are, &c, E. Seccombe & Son,