SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE

POM OF AUCKLAND.

Mrw-yET: t'iV.a evening, G. STJK-KI3E: To morrow morning, 8.38 "fIIOH WATER: This evening, 3.27 ; to-morrow morning, 3.59

ARRIVALS

Prairie, brig, 13!> tons, P, McFarlano, from LaimccS'

ton Prims. Honna, schooner, Novrls, from New Caledonia via Russell Taranaki, 8,5., "Wheeler, from the South

DEPARTURES.

PKO.TKCTED DEPARTURES

For Sydnoy: Phoibe, s.s. (from tho Manukau), on

Sunday For Newcastle: Foptenaye, ship, early For London : Countess of Kintore, ship, early For New Caledonia: Prince Alfred, barque, early For Sydney &'Melbourne : Uero, s.s., early

VESSELS EXPECTED.

Hero, s.s., from Sydney j Skimmer of the Wave, ship, from New York Magellan Cloud, brigantine, from Honolulu Gemsbok, barque, from New York, via Dunodin My, brig, from Adelaide Bydaspes, ship, from London "Woodbine, barque, from Lyttelton Surprise, brig, from Lyttelton Saucy Lass, schooner, from Napier Hazel Home, barque, from Mauritius, via Dunedin

EXPORTS.

Per Briton, for Melbourne via Wangaroa, 300*000 feet, timber.—Henderson & Maofar lane, agents.

The Berar made an ineffectual effort to get under weigh this morning at 10 a. m, After making but very little to the good in about two hours, she anchored a mile nearer the North Head than before.

The St. Leonards still remains at anchor in the. stream.

The' following vessels have cleared out wards :—The Ruby, schooner, for Wangaroa, with cargo of sundries shipped by Mr Hold -Bhip ; the cutter Vincent, for Tauranga, with general stores shipped by various firms. The barqfle Briton cleared, at the Customs yesterday. The cutter Sovereign, of. the Seas ran a-ground yesterday close to the Bastion Rock. She had landed cattle and was beating out against the,westerly gale. Her rudder was carried, away! 'This morning the damage was repaired'and she beat up to the wharf. I The Atalante.—The following is a list of the French naval officers on board the ironclad Atalante in the order of their rank and seni ority of service :—Admiral Baron Roussin ; M. de Freyeinet, C'apitaine de Vaisseau, com mander; M. Roqtiette, Lieutenant de Vaisseau, secretary to the Admiral; M. Poutillon, Lieu tenant de Vaisseau, aide-de-camp to the Admiral;; M. de la Panousi,' Lieutenant de Vaisseau, officierd'ordonnance of the Admiral; M. Forget, Capitaine de Fregate, second in command ; Dr. Bourse, chief medical officer; M|. iJajfard; Cpmrnjssaire de Division ; M. le Coat de St. Haveur, M. de Volz, M. Verrat, M. Ponteyin, M. .Marquis, Lieutenants de Vaisseau ; M. le Tendre, chief engineer ; Dr. Borins, second'medical officer. , The Taranaki, a.a., arrived in the Manukau yesterday. .She. brings a small general cargo and the following passengers :—Mrs Spain and two children, Mr and Mrs Ackland and two children, Miss Newman, Messrs Kelly, McVicker, Coote, Sandes, Millar, and six in tne steerage. The schooner Clyde, bound for Wangarei, ■was forced to put back into harbour last night owing to the weather she met with Outside.

The brig Prairie arrived in harbour this morning after a good passage of ebven days from Launceston. Captain McFarlane re pdrts-Waving on Sunday; the 21st, passing the North Cape on Tuesday last at noon, and arriving in harbour early this morning. She experienced strong W., N.W. andS.W. winds throughout. ' The Prairie brings a cargo of 139 tpnßj bark, consigned to order.

CHIEF POST-OFFICE, AUCKLAND.

Maiis will Clohk as Undkr :— For Thames, this day. at 030 p.m., and to-morrow, at

10.80d.ni.! and 6.80 p.m. • • "■ • For Coromandel, to-morrow, at 1.30 p.m. For Mahuraigi, ;M«takann, Mang-iwrii, Waipu. &c, per Lady Bowen, on Satnrtlay, 4th inst., ut 10 a.m. : ITor Australian Colonies, per s.s. Pnu;be,'on Saturday nexMat Bp.m. For money: orders and registered

letters, at 4 p.ra; .: For Tnranaki arid Southern. - provinceg, per s.s.

Tanuiaki, ort Monday, at 7 a.m. For. Russell, iWnngaroa, and Mnngontri, per Rowona, .. i onMohday, at 8 p.m. v . ■ ■. i •Eori Norfolk'lnland, per Prince Alfred, on Tuesday, ■ -•aiOia m. .'.■ > ■ • uinil'-.: •'•'•' •• i. iMails for Australian Colonios and United King -1 dam, via Melbourne, close at the Bluff, to-morrow, dt 10 a m. (Signed) S. B. Biaa. Chief Postmaster.

COMMERCIAL.

HUNTER AND NOLAN'S REPORT.

—Horses.T—Very few were submitted for sale, bub' 'there was a. wholesome demand, and nearly all offered at auction were disposed of at about last week's quotations., . . ■-■' Cattle.^Th<3re was a very good muster at Newmarket of dairy cows and store stock; Th'^slat^,of'tne,mafket for 'the'former re mained" unaltered* but' the .., latter were decidedly cheaper.- . However, prices rallied &£'Pap&kurayJ Where there' was a very large muster, of, shocks. The bidding was steady at the opening of the i sale, and as it progressed it became more spirited, and forborne lots competition was- keen, and last week's quotations w.era realised. Fat beasts were nof sufficiently numerous, nor yet as, % rule, up enough in condition. Prices realised from 30a to '355.

r Sheep were a.little more plentiful, but far iHbitf'v? 'requirements, and . extreme* rates rujiefl, anearling3.. having realised 3s 4d per, »W< ''"■■■ i■ ' ■■•■. ' i

C3Pigs. 1--Thei number yarded was so very limited ad to form no test of, the market, but an unsatisfied demand remains.

LAUNCESTON.

Bfßy the Prairie we have papers to the 20th ultimo. The Cornwall Examiner says :— "The brig Prairie, loading with a cargo of bark for Auckland, will clear out for that port this morning. Prices in the grain market remain firm. We have heard of the sale of a considerable parcel of prime feed oats at 4s 3d per bushel. Potted butter is quite a drug in the market and almost Unsaleable. For first quality it is difficult to' obtain Gd per lb, and inferior qualities cannot be.got rid. of. at sd. Flour remains at £12(to-£121G8 per ton; wheat, 5s to 5s 3d per bushel; feed oats are steady at 4s to 4s 3d per bushel ; milling 4s (5d to 4s 9d per bushel; coawe sharps, £5; fine ditto, £G 103 per iton, baga included; bran, very sscarce at £5 per ton without bags ; pollard, £5 10s per tonji joatmeal is still quoted at 28a'to 30s pef.c^t,, according to package, , .

DIVIDEND.

Coromandel Beach, G.U.G., Is ; Oct 6..' Payable at MxMowbray'a office, Queen street ' :■:..■ . -■■■■'•:'"" ' ': cALLfs. ■ ' ~'.,",,;. j MyateryG.M.C:, fld; Octoter 8- ,; v Criwri Prince G.M.C.. tld; October 8 Exchange G.M.0., 2s; October 8 Golden Point G.M,C, 0d ;■ Op»ober 8 Scotty's Hill G.M.C, Cd; October 8 City-of-York G.M.C , fl'i ! Octobers Invicta, G.M.C-, 2d ; October 8 n ' ' Bendigo G.M C, fis, Octoberß .-. CentraliJtaly G.M.C. (now issnu), Is; Octobers ChristchurchG.MXVad; Octobers . •• , MKKTINO.S. , , .f .. i Queen of the Thames G.M.C October 8 C> clops G.M.C, October Ifr Queen of the May G.M.C , October 10 White Kose G.M. V- , October IQ,.■; ,■ i, \

PROVISION MARKET.

COLONIAL rKOBUCB. ( RtJYTNIi PJIICES, CoItKr.OTKD "11V AVOKLA.NB Dealeks. s. (1. s. d. s d. r. d Butter,perlb. 0 10—0 0 Ducks, pair.. 3 o—s 0 Cheese (new) 0 s—o 7A Oeese, each 4 o—s 0 Eggs, per doH. 0 B—o 6 Turkeys .. 3 o—4 0 Lard, per lb. 0 7—o 0 I Canterbury Bacon & Hams Fowls, pair.. 3 0-r> 0 1 (bare) .. 0 7—o Si Good Salt Butter, 7—o 9| Do (in cloth) 0-BJ—O 9 Canter. Choese, 6J—O 8 | Auckland 0 5-0 7 Hams, 9d to Is per lb. Retail Pricks, Farm and Dairy Pkoduck. s d. s. d. s. d s. d. Milk, per t]t 0 OtoO 5 Ducks, per pr. 5 0-6 3 Butter (fresh) 1 3—l 6 Ge.-se, each 5 o—6 0 Cheese (now) 0 B—l 0 Turkeys, each 5 o—7 0 Eggs, per doz. 0 10—0 0 Bacon, per lb. 0 B—l 0 Lard, per lb. 0 C—o 0 Hams .. .. 0 9-1 0 Fowls, pair.. 4 6-0 0 Salt Butter.. 0 I—l 3 Butchkrs' Meat. Beef, per lb. 0 4—o 7 Pork, per lb 0 6 Mutton .. 0 4—o 6 Veal 0 0 BREADSTUFFS. FLOUR. "WHOLESALE. Millers' Price, per ton—lst quality £17 Fine Flour--household £14 Adelaide Flour £18 Canterbury £13 to £14 Seconds, £12. Sharps, £710s | Bakers' Price, per lb ~ ~ 3d. Bran, Is (id per bushel. \ BntCAD, per 21b. loaf, 4d to 4Jd. Maize, crushed and whole, 4s fid to 53 BISCUIT. Cabin Biscuit, per 1001b, Retail, 22s MAIZE, OATS, POTATOES, ETC. ■WHOLESALE. Maize, 5s 3d ; inferior. -Is (id Oats, 5s Cd to 5s Od per bushel. Potatoes, £4 10s to 4 15s per ton ; ITobart Town Seed, £7 to £7 10s Hay, £2 to £4 10s per ton. Straw, £2 10s to £3 per ton. Chaff, £0 10s per ton. RETAIL.. Maize, 5s 6d to 5s Od per bushel; crushed, [is Cd Oats, 6s per bushel. Potatoes, 5s Gd per <nvt. Hay, cwt., 4s to (is. J , ; . Straw, 4s to 5s per cwt. Chaff, 7s Gd to 8s per cwt. KAURI GUM AND FLAX MARKET. The following are the prices in the Auckland market :- Gum—Well scraped, best quality .. .. £25 to £2C Ordinary aorta £23 to £24 Flax-Kitiest quality £21 to £22 Second ditto £14 to £20 Tow Jt7 to £8. BUILDING MATERIALS. Timber.—Boards and scantling, 100 ft, 0s to 15s ; planed, tongued, and grooved, Us lid to 17s ; at the mills, f.0.b., 11s fid New Zealand palings, , r)-fee.t, 10s ; C-feot, 12s ; ti ree Tails, £215s to£3 per 100 jpuriri posts, £5 per 100'; shingles, Ss to 18a per 1000 ; Hooatt Town palintjs, sft., 16s; 6ft., 18s : HoUartown rails, 75s COAL AND FIREWOOD MARKET. COAL.—Newcastle, on the Wharf, 30s ; delivered, 47s Gd per ton. Buy of Islands, on board ships in port, 25s per ton, delivered ofis ; ditto at the mines, lGs per ton. FThkwoob.'—Uncut, 14s per ton, delivered ; cut, IGs por ton deliveitd.

BIRTH.

George.—On Sept 26, at Kawau, the wife of Seymour Thome George, Esq., of a daughter.

MARRIAGES.

Mann-Cohnford.—On the Ist inst., at the Baptist Chapel, Wellesley street, by the father of the bride, Mr 0. C. Mann, of London, to Annie Marie, only daughter of the Rev. P. H. Cornford, of this city. —Dunedin papers please copy. Tuff—Loton.—On the Ist inst., at St. Matthew's Church, by the Rev. R. H. Mitchell, Thomas John. Tuff, of Rochester, Kent, to Sarah Ann Lydia Loton, of Auckland.—Home papers please copy.

DEATH.

Connelly.—On October 1, 1873, Sarah Connelly; aged 62 years. The funeral will leave her lite residence, Alma Place, to-morrow (Friday), at 2.30 p.m, Friends pleaae accept this, invitation,

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

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 2, 1873.

For the cause that lacks Assistance, For the wrong that needs resistance. lor tho future in the distance, And the good that we can do

The disclosures regarding, the ■ sh'ipß'erar should result in stringent regulations by the Government to preveAt the recurrence ;of such cases in connection with the immigra tion scheme. There can be no question that very gross immorality prevailed on board that vessel,' the effect of which upon those of the/single girla^ not 'directly con cerned, was very demoralising. It is a fact that the single women by the Eei-ar \yer,e the most unruly lot e'verlpcatedin the immigrants' quarters at the Albert Barracks, One of the women specially mentioned in our notice ,of Tuesday escaped from the building occupied by the girls through the window, and hasnow, if we are rightly informed, left the colony after the Government, have incurred. the expense necessary to land her on these shores. .Locks were broken, gates arid other property at the barracks damaged, and a spirit of general insubordination mani fested by th6se immigrants. One of the most important duties devolving upon the Agent- General, or whoever may be entrusted with the duty of seeing to the shiprneht of emi grants-from England, is the selection ofia suitable matron. When the responsible officers of the ship choose to break through regulations it is of course impossible to pre vent it, but this will be less likely to occur when the matron in a person who firmly resists such encroachments, and will report all miscon duct; to tho authorities on arrival. , There is good reason for believing that improprieties between officers of immigrant ships and female passengers.are often winked at, if not actually aided and abetted by the- matron in charge, and wo have good reason for knowing that persons,have been placed in charge of tho single females on board vessels enter ing this port whoso moral perceptions were of the dullest character.' We aro glad to say that the immigrant* per St. Leonards are in every rospeot of a good class, and will doubtless lill usehil positions in tho colony.

The technical classes receutly established in connection with the Mechanics' Institute are doing mnch to fulfil the primary objects which should be kept in view by the managers of such,an institution. These classes have attracted a very good sup port, and are imparting instruction of a kind not hitherto obtainable by the young men of this city. Wo look upon such institutions, when efficiently con ducted, as fulfilling very important functions in a commercial and manufacturing coin muriity. The true basis or commercial greatness is a population of intelligent artizans and mechanics. It" we Lave superior workmen, — men who ■ under stand their businesses not merely upon a "rule of thumb" principle, founded on the natural powers of imitation which teach a man to do a thing in the way he has seen others do it. but men possessing an intelligent scientific knowledge of those natural laws that lie at the foundation of all mechanics, —then we shall make rapid strides ahead in the arts, sciences, and manu factures. It.is to aur arfcizan.s we must look for the growth of those industries which form the basis of permanent prosperity, and it is therefore to the interest of everyone having a stake in the colony to support by all the means in jhis power every measure having aa ita object the improvement of our me chanica in this respect. Nearly allied to the improvement of our artizans, in a seaport like Auckland, is the possession of skilful seamen, and persons competent to take charge "of vessels. Auckland has already obtained a special pve-eminence in ship building, and we may well be proud of the numerous Ueet of vessels constructed in this province, while the value.of otir -timber for the puiposo possesses a wide reputation, a proftf of -which is furnished by the fact that kauri pine waa employed at Sytlney in the extensive repairs made to the French frigate now in harbour. Auckland baa aIL the requirements of a great shipping port, which she is at no distant date certain to become. This the committee under whose i auspices the olassea at the Mechanics' Institute are conducted appear to recognise, and they have determined, upon adding navigation to the list of' subjects taught in connection with the classes. An advertisement to this effect appears in another column, to w,hioh we would draw special at tention; The class will be under a competent master, and offers special advantages to those desirous .of studying this very important branch of scientific knowledge.

The letter by Mr White in reply to Dr Lang's strictures oil the missionary land purchases, referred to in our last issue, has been withdrawn owing to the publication of Mr Fair.burn's letter in to-day's Herald. We. think, however, that ls.v White has taken up '■ a '■ position ' which he must defend. His long, residence in the colony and intimate acquaintance with all the ■ land transactions of the .early days, qualify him' for defending4 the mission aries and refnting "Dr Lang's statements if they are untrue. We are sure that having given publicity throughout the colony to chai-ges of a very grave character against a body of men, Dr Lang will be prepared to support his allegations, andfmeethislopponents in open discussion., Mr White must vindi cate his fellow-colonists, or acknowledge that Dr Lang's position is unassailable, for if he cannot offer any defence we are sure no one else in the colony can, and Dr. Lang is entitled to the palm of vic tory. We trust that if the' 'missionary party do not come forward voluntarily Dr Lang will throw down a public challenge to meet his opponents on the platform in Auck land. It has been openly stated that Dr . Lang's, first pamphlet on native land purchases in .New. .Zealand, cir culated freely amongst the Maoris, caused such dissatisfaction 'as led to HekeX war. The author of that pamphlet is now face to face'"with those1 involved in the transactions sq scathingly .denounced. Not one of the men implicated has I yet come ■boldly forward, if "We except Mr. Fairburn, and he remarks, that those who.abuse the missionaries would .." under the. same cir cumstances have done the same thing them selves," thus acknowledging, the 'fsoftirn peachmeht" to a certain extent at least.' We hope to hear move of this matter. _We pro nounce no decided opinion regarding either, the missionary party or the justifiableness of Dr Lang's statements. We are>inclined to think that Mr Fairburn's land purchases are thoroughly defensible ; and we believe also that it could be shewn beyond question that the other missionaries are equally free from blame ; but if this is not demonstrated now, while the accuser is in our midst, we Shall see good cause, for changing our opinion,

To the Editor : ,Sir,—W« were favored in your contemporary (the Herald) yesterday with a very indignant letter from a Mr Hannaford who keeps a .Servants' Registry. He has given a most minute detail of his wants, .Tuit does not say what his regular obargo may be to seekers of employment who might be induced to nibble at the enticing bait of seemingly high wages. Of course to keep this particular business lloating he must make a charge in proportion to the situation the individual obtains. While reading this outburst of indignation, which is of course a good advertisement cheaply inserted, I could not help thinking of the nursery rhyme, "Will you walk into my parlour, said the spider to the fly." If he could get his pick of each ship on arrival no doubt he would make a good thing of it. This dreadfully ill-used individual says he went to the Barracks oh"the' morning of the 29th and found all the female servants engaged. What will he say when I inform him that I tried at four p.m. on the 27th, and found they had all been engaged. As to the strictures he mentions in the Herald, he is not the sole judge, but the public in general, and they know how much to believe when these sensational articles appear. I am glad to say I am in a position to know that the Government are perfectly satisfied with the exertions of Major Green on this as on air other occasions. He was wise enough to take no notice whatever of the unwarrantable attack made by the Herald on the 6th. I would gladly have taken up his cause at the time but he declined my proffered assistance. Poor Mr Hannaford hints that Major Green should board the ship conveying immigrants immediately on .arrival. Surely he is not so lamentably ignorant that he requires to be told this officer always boards immigrant ships, with the Health dfricer/ 'What does he moan by aiding them as much as in him lies to gather round them their be longings ? Is it after the fashion of the chuckling hen, or does he 'wish the Major to act as head nurse for each family '! If the latter, he should supply himself with innumerable feuding bottles and other nursery requirements not io be mentioned. Poor Mr H. says, "I feel I write strongly, ,&c," and thinks the Major's advertisement not appearing in the tlemld prevented him obtaining one hotel servant for Thames and one for city hotel, &c , &c. 1 can assure him that I was commissioned to engage a maid of. aH works for an hotel, and. not one of them would engage for this kind of ser vice.—l have, &c, W. Hi', Parnell.

At a meeting of the Mechanics' Institute committee hist evening it way resolved to establish a class for teaching navigation in addition to the various ' classes already in action. Tfwas also suggested that a claws should be formed for instruction in the Maori language, which will be considered at a future meeting. i

The Roy. Dr. Lang will deliver his very interesting lecture to-morrow in the Public Hall, Ofcahuhu. We noticed the lecture at sortie length in lastevening's Star*; but 'that notice but imperfectly conveyed the outline of tho discourse. Persons who desire a more intimate knowledge of matters which have become historical-in connection with tho dawn of civilization iri these inlands will have their desire gratified in listening to the doctor's experiences of colonial life and habits. Tho L>ev. John.Macky will occupy the chair, «'mcl tho proceeds will go towards the liquida tion of a debt on the Presbyterian Church of Papatoetoe.

The anniversary tea-meeting of the One hunga Presbyterian Church will be held this evening at half-past six. The evening will be devoted to tho delivery of addresses and musical selections, in which Madame Winter and a select choir will assist.

To-night the Amateur Dramatic Club will give an entertainment in tho Choral JJall in aid of the funds of the Naval Brigade Band. The performances will be under distinguished patronage.

The Rev G. H. Tumor, of tho Pitt-street Free Methodist Church, will deliver v lec ture tqrmorrow evening at tho Voting Men's Christian Association Rooms. The subject, especially to young persons, will bo deeply interesting, ft will bo "Before and After Marriage." The proceeds of the lecture will be added to the Free Church Building Fund.

Tho brethren of.the Eoyal Albert Loyal Orange Lodge, No. 2, will hold an Arch Purple meeting this evening in tho lodge room, Newton, at half-past seven. . An open meeting of Qood,Templars of the Auckland Pioneer Lodge will be held at the Cook-street hall this evening, at half-past seven. The public will be admitted free of expense and without tickets.

The committee of the Rifle. Association may be congratulated upon/the success which has attended their exertions to provide the necessary funds for sending a team of Auck land representatives to contend in the inter colonial prize .firing at Melbourne. We have advocated the proposition that this province should take part'in the*contest, arid are glad to see that there is sufficient efyni de corps amonjj our Volunteers, .to carry the matter through. By the resolutions passed at the late meeting it has been determined to send four ; or if money does not admit of four, three repre- v sentatives at least,to the sistercolony. These will be chosen, by the result, of five competi tions, the conditions of which'are advdrtised. IJNo.faillt caftbe found with this arrangement. • Some mi|>ht indeed say it would be better ito- t .fix upon' men who have showed by the' results of years' practice their right to be selected as champions .of the .district; ,but-, even' supposing that system were •adopted, and an honest choice made, jeal- ; ousies would be more to arise in consequence of the slight difference in point of merit many of our best shots. Under the proposed system of selection the best men are sure to come to the front, while those who fail cannot complain of not having had a fair trial. The team that will now go from the colony will represent the united skill of the .two islands, and from the scores which have lately been made in our local competitions ihere is little' doubt they will1 render a good account of themselves. The team will have the advantage of an experienced captain in Major Atkinson, of Otago, to whose energetic advocacy the successful issue of the. negotiations may be, said to be due. Tlie. resolution passed on tho motion of Mr DaVies, that our local association should be affiliated with'the National Rifle Association <tfc home, is decidedly a mpve.in the right* direction. By a simple payment- of £5: wfc : shall be • entitled to an anmial silver medal of'the1 association t6 be shot for here, and■ what is of more importance, copies of all ;the reports issued by the association. There can be no doubt that the continued arrival >of these, giving as they do the latest and most authentic statistics, as well las conclusions derived from statistics op, 'lalll' matters' connected with ritle ■sjiooting, would impart energy and life to the volunteering element, and infuse an' interest into the deliberations connected with the movement which is highly desirable, and in fact almost necessary for keeping it in exist ence.

It is expected that the gentlemen of the Northern Club will this evening entertain to dinner Admiral Roussain, Captain Froycinet, and the other officers of the At.vlante,

Admiral Roussain, accompanied by his aide de-camp and the Commander of the French frigate Atalante, paid an official visit on Tues day to the Eight llev. Dr. Croke, Roman Catholic Bishop of Auckland. The party were conducted by Mr D. B. Cruickshank, vice consul of France. After a cordial recep tion at the Bishop's palace, the party inspected the Convent and. Nunnery schools. His Lordship returned the visit yesterday, accompanied by the P.ev. Fathers McDonald, Dilworth, O'Pwyer, and Horan. They were conveyed on board in the Admiral's gig. The fine ship was inspected and the party were well received on board. A salute of seven guns was fired when the Bishop left the ship. The chaplain of the Atlante has also visited the Bishop and schools.

We have received 5s from a friend, per Mr A. Grattan, for Mrs Cranch.

The "Octoroon," founded on a novel of that name, was again performed last evening at the Prince of Wales Theatre. The weather was extremely wet, and consequently the attendance was not so good as on pre vious occasions. The play, however, was presented with equal ability, and elicited favourable applause. This evening the chief piece will be "East Lynne," from Mrs Wood's story of the same name, a novel which possesses much dramatic interest. The character of Lady Isabel will be re presented by Mrs Walter Hill. '

The little boy named Charles Lodge, who was severely injured on Tuesday last at Mr Hemus's boot manufactory, Karangahape road. is in a fair way of recovery, although it will be some weeks ere he will be com pletely restored. We call the attention of young men to the announcement that the Gymnasium Drill shed, is now open on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, from eight to ten o'clock, and that instruction is given in the practice of fencing, boxing, &c. . ..:../'

Mr John Lamb will deliver his lecture on 11 Home Influence" this evening in the Pub lic Hall, Otahuhu. The sxibjecfc is one of great importance, as the home is the place where the character is moulded by parental exnmple^more than by precept, for future good or evil.

The committee of the Auckland Jockey Club received nominations of twenty hprses for the Suminer'Handicap of the Club race meeting, fixed for the first df January, 1574. The weights will be declared by authority of the Club on the 20th of the j^gesent month, and the acceptances received on the 10th of November. The following are the names of the nominators :—Mr Nosworthy's b m Hatred ; Mr Nosworthy's eh m Calumny, 4 years; Mr Nosworthy's br m Lurline, 4 years ; Mr Nosworthy's b c Traitor ;•• Mr Noawofthy's b c Defamer j Mr It. Ring's b g Tambourini, 5 years ; Mr R. King's b g Banjo, 4 years; Mr R. C. Young's g c Tattler, 3 years ; Mr H. Redwood's f Patter (?), 3 years ; Mr H. _ Redwood's f Paringa, 3 years ; Mr Walmsley's bm Atalante, oyears; Mr J. Watt's b g jrarawhenua, 4 yearsl; Mr J. Watt's br g Sky sail, 4 years ; Mr J. Watt's b f "Una" filly, 3 years ; Mr Wal ter's b m Yatterin.a, aged, j 'Mr Walter's colt, darn " Fapny Sinner," 3 years ; Mr Perkin's b g Mira, 4 years ; Mr Campbell's eh c Cast away, 3 years ; Mr Ball's b m Dowry, aged ; Mr McGee's eh m Moonbeam, aged.

At the evening sederunt at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church last evening the Rev. Moderator read a paper on " Hindrances to vital Religion," which elicited an instructive discussion. The chief points of the paper may be read in the Presfo/terian Church Xr-ii'v for the present month",.and were des cribed as " worldliness," " disregard of the Sabbath," " religious scepticism, and "in temperance." The Rev. Mr Tait considered tbat the greatest hindrance in his district was intemperance. Rev. David Bruce thought that worldliness was too pre valent amoug the people, and that the Press could aid the church mate rially in a religious direction. Rev.. Peter Mason regarded intemperance as i a very great evil, and the Presbytery should endeavour to check its diaasti-ous influences. Rev. Dr Lang said that much of the prevail ingavarice, cupidity, and worldlynnindedness had been caused by tho discovery of precious metals; The Revs. Messrs Maclvinnev;,' Macky, and Wallace also addressed tho court. The sederunt subsequently closed with prayer... We tako the following from the Alia Cali fornia : William Grey, late Secretary of the New Zealand postal department, died in Oakland Juno 12. Tho Alia notices his death in the following item : ;We regrot to notice the death yesterday, at Oakland,, of Mr William Grey, late secretary to the postal department of the Govern ment of New Zealand. This -gentleman has been long_ connected with the Post - office, both iff Great Britain and the colonies. ' He was the active agent of the Colonial (tOv<- I erhment in endeavouring to lecure steam. ' communication beijweeu New Zealand and this country. . Mr Gray was of a genial, kindly disposition, both in his private and official position, and we feel sure that his death wilj' be much regretted by his friends here as will as by those in the colonies. A telegram from England states j that I" after a voyage of 52,000 miles and 490 days' .sailing the British ship -Zealous, flagship of jthe Pacific squadron since 1865, has arrived in JErigland, via the Cape of Good Hope." '''JL great jow has occurred in the . Welling ton i;. City Council which has brought some I little jobs to light. The Post censures' bhe j : iCouncillor for use of personalities,, and re marks:—"Enough was disclosed yesterday,' ■to show how things have jjreviously been I (worked in the Council so as to make, matters mutually agreeable to all ..con-' : berned. ' Enough was proved to fully i justify the severe remarks we have from, time fcp • time made as to the conduct of civio business. One of the cases brought to light was, that the City Engineer wantihga quantity of cement,"had 1 gone to one of the councillors to purchase it, but that .the latter, being afraid of so openly violating the law, had advised that the name of a third party should be used, and, tho firm, of which one of the city auditors is a member, was ac-. cordingly. fixed as the go-between. We have very little doubt that not one, but 'several, of the Councillors, have lately rendered themselves liable to fines of £50, alid forfeiture of their seats, by indirsctly, if not directly, participating in profits derived fi-om work done for, or goods sold to, the Corporation; . f 'j To the Editor: Sir,—" Equity," in last nights issue,1 is rough on the captain of the' 'artillery, and from letters .which have lately appeared in other journals it seems that there- is some f< wrong that needs resist ance " in connection with this corps. If complaints have been made against the cap tain why does he not himself cause an investigation, and have the matter cleared up ? Is it because he fears the result ? If so, then why not at once resign a position which can be no pleasure or satis faction in holding ? It is a lamentable thing to see a fine corps like this was 'about twelve months since reduced to its- present strength, and their guns recommended to be handed over to rifle companies simply.because the members and captain are antagonistic! As one who in former days took an active interest in volunteer matters I should bey glad to see this corps regain its old po&itibn. —I am, &0., Ctrwens..; ■.-:■,.','.;

It will be seen by our Parliamentary tele grams that the prorogation has been deferred until'to-morrow at noon.

We regret to learn that the North Shore Ferry Company have been obliged to raise their fares, the receipts from the boats not being sufficient to. pa;/ working expenses, to say nothing of a dividend and wear and tear. Certainly the weather lately lias been agaipst travelling, but we hope with the return of fine weather and increased traffic the com pany may be enabled soon to resume the old fares.

The annual meeting of-St James' congrega tion will be held in the church to-morrow evening, at half-past seven o'clock, when a full attendance of members and adherents is requested, ~

At the time appointed for the City Council gathering to-day it seemed probable there would be no meeting for want of a quorum. Councillors Isaacs, Prime, Macready and the Mayor were all that were present at two p in. At the end of half-an-hour Councillor Holdship turned up looking very angry, and on being reproved1 for Tils late appearance explained both this and his angry look by saying he had been kept waiting for his din ner, and had to come away without it at la<>t. The councillors showed by their sympathising countenances that the plea was properly ap preciated, and tae business proceeded.

>The Phcqbe left for the Manukau. early this morning. She has several, Auckland members. . ,

In noticing the panorama for the benefit of the Presbyterian Sunday .School, North Shore we fell unintentionally into a slight error by" stating .'that Mr. Worthington assisted the exhibitor. The said gentleman, we understand, assisted only ,in one sense, not in the machinery as was implied, but in securing the sale of many tickets.

We are requested to Btate that the names of the members who have not paid for their tickets in the Occidental Melbourne Cup Sweep will positively be erased from the list if not handed in by the sth inst. It is finally arranged that the drawing for the sweep will take place on the 10th inst.

: The bickerings and divisions which have now for more than six months been preva lent in the Auckland Volunteer1 Artillery Corps, have developed &o seriously as to bid fair to be the cause of the .disbandment of the company. At jthe last inspection Major Gordon [informed the officers and men that the report he felt bound to forward to head-quarters on the state of the corps would probably end in that manner. That the", corps''should meet with this untimely fate would be a subject of great regret to all who have watched its career. It seems to be generally agreed that the facts of the.case ' demand a' full investigation, and it is also apparent $hat there ,^ 3 a .deßire on the part of' some of the parties concerned to shirk anything like a public inquiry. At a meeting of the corpa some months ago Major Gordon announced his intention of sending all the correspondence' to Wpl lington. We are not aware whether 'this has'been xlone, but, 'it. is strange under any circumstances that such a summary proceeding as disbanding the corps should be resorted to without an inquiry being held. We do npt pronounce any opinion on the merits of the dispute, but venture to express a hope that Major Gordon will give some reason that will satisfy the public as to the grounds upon which an official investigation is not thought requisite.

CRIMINAL CALENDAR.

Tin: following is the calendar of prisoners for trial at the Supreme Court, Auckland, commencing on October Oth :—Niel Beaton, master mariner, Scotch, 37, married, Pres byterian, larceny by baillie ; Wm. Summons, stealing from a dwelling ; John Thomas Berry, Irish, cabinetmaker, 27, single, Ro man Catholic, stealing from a dwelling; William Kinnison, Scotch, labourer, 41, married, Presbyterian, manslaughter; Peter Boylan, Irish, publican, 35, widower, Roman Catholic, manslaughter; Jacob Eckborn, Russian, steward, 38, single, Church of England, larceny by baillie ; John Parsons, English, surgeon, 50,. married, Church of England, feloniously administering medicine to procure abortion j John Anderson (alias Eichard Anderson), Ireland, sawyer, 37, single, Roman Catholic, assault with intent; William Snelgar, New Zealand, carter, 17, stealing auriferous , quartz ; Edward Mcl- I bourne, Euglish, carter, 17, leceiving aurifer ous quarts, knowing the latne to be stolen ; Ellen Scuddei* Irish, 31, married, Roman Catholic, manslaughter ;' Elizabeth Kelly, Irish, 30, married, Presbyterian, manslaugh ter ; JameJi Miller, Victorian, labourer, 34, ! single, Roman Catholic, breaking, enter ing, and stealing from a vessel knoMrn as ; the cutter Diamond, breaking, entering, and stealing from a vessel known as the cutter ; Watchman, entering, and stealing ifrotn a shop; Charles Phillips, Irish, 34, jingle*:.. Church bf England, forgery (four charges); ."".' •.,,,.••'; , ."'.,; ,„, ' ';' ~-.'

BRITISH IRONCLADS.

(To the Editor of the Evening Stab.) Sir, —Wherever the writer of the; artibW appearing in the, Cro&s of the 29th of Sep tember obtained his inlbrmation I know hot, but one thing is certainj he is greatly in/ error.' ' Several iron clads of the British iNayy. entered the Black.Sea in 1855. ,< I only how write from memory: Their names were, I think, Glatton, Erebus, Terror, and I think one~other.—l am, &c., ,Nautical. , (~*

POLICE COURT.—This Day

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

DRUNKENNESS,

Hugh Connor was charged with being drunk last night in Queen-street, and fined 10a and costs. c: ■» j",

PARENTAIi NECtLECT.

Charles Yoeman was charged with neg lecting to contribute towards the support of his son Charles Yeoman, the younger, nowjan inmate of the Industrial School, Newton, he being in a position to render such assistance. Defendant did not appear, but sent a1 letter to say that he was willing to con tribute as far as his means would allow. He •Was away in the bush employed as a gum digger.,, . ■ • ... ! Mi\ iJJrpham said that, .defendant was a strong able.inanj and he believed•'could con tribute towards the supporj; of the boy;', ne did n6t deny being the parent. ...,,.. ■ i : Detective Jfeffrey deposed that defendant had no* one to support, as Ms "• wife and daughtersl were away from him • he was earning good money at present in the gum fields. , i His Worship then made an order on. Yeoman for 5s a week. ■ ■ ■ .

■■■-'*iiiE stone T^BO>Yiua case,. . John South, on bail, was brought up again on the charge of injuring the eye of a lad, Thomas Murphy; by a stone,, on the 13th September. Mr Broham appeared on the part of the police, and Mr Joy for the defence. Sis Worship suggested that if possible he should settle the matter. If" the' boy were convicted he would certainly be sent to gaol, and would come out worse than when he wont in. ~ ,

Mr Broham thought that it would be best

to withdraw the charge on the part a t \ u police. f «ut mj His Worship considered that the n v would have been culpable had they n o ¥?£ IC6 fered in this mattor. He hoped Mr t would if possible prevent his client from* V ing a civil action, which would serioiwl" affect the boy's future interests. The to of South had offered compensation in uavi the doctor's bill and expenses, amounting t8 £3, which his Worship; characterised 2, ridiculous sum in a ca^e where the lad tfoulii probabty deprived for life of his sight Mr. Brohanj then withdrew ttie chW and the boy Wyda'dismissed upon the.unde standing that the parties would come'toßom satisfactory arrangement xsithout havino recourse to civil proceedings', * - » This was all the business.

SUPREME COURT.—This Day.

SITTINGS IN BANKRUPTCY.

(Before His Honor Sir G. A. Arney, Knight Chief Justice.) 5 '

Be Henky, Pope. An adjournment in this case was asked fo« by Mr. Keatley. ..... £ffi His Honor aaicl he could Hot fix any day for hearing the case if it was postponed now as the Ciiminal Sessions were to cota§ on next week. It might be postponed tillfthe firafc opportunity after the sessions, i This was agreed, to. He A. G. Smith. Mr. Armstrong, on behalfjof the bankrupt, asked, for a further postponement. .. ; ,' , Mr Weston, who represented the.cpeditbrs * concurred in the application, t whipli^w^ granted.on the same understanding'«"the preceding case. _ ;'&> , ... lie, JJamks Joiixstone. ' : /,; y,„ Mr l^eetley in this case asked for it to be put at the bottom of the list, as thtfonk rupt had been in attendance, but had pone to,, try and raise^ money for payingrt ne Trustee's fees. ' '■ ■; '>■■■■■ !;- •

His Honor said that -w;s3 a new way t»pay old debts. Th 6 ease- might be altered as requested.

An adjournment was uitimately-'agnttg^b £?otj over.

Bq. Tnos., Cp.Aia. ~ a' Mr Western applied for;: the a^oin^trat of Mr Herbert Ashton as trustee in the pfe of Mr Thomas Macffarla^e^.wlio'wjglwdito resign.' /..' .'. '■■ .--.-.. i - His Honor asked what steps' fyid jMa taken to secure; the assent of the crediton to the arrangement ?, !. .;. ;:. ■•' sai-oi* , Mr Weston said a meeting of; oreditoniMo * 'had proved had been cdiiveitt^by nt^ee, and two per^ofls had bisen nominated foßtfce ( office, one by, the bankrupt, vi?,,' MrC^^d Lewis* and one 'by the creditorsy'.isj^i^lllt Ashton.1 ■■.:'f: '.V.- Ji ; "". •'•■ !'.'-r!.Y:iHii.3f Mr'lßeesfj'iVho' for the bankrapt, said ke' would"not oppose the application, though he would rather, of cdufsl^'iilf'ilr Lewis was appointed. U '""T -?t4* "w His Honor .sa\d. it would- bo-'a^tiffl®ffa bad principle to appoint a trustee nomiuttd by the bankrupt in ppppsilppn|o.iliecreai tOrk.'" l' J"'J -rml.KiJ)

Mr Weston might take the order fOTtho .change ofc brtistee in favour ©f Mr 4ffip».

Mr, Armstrong, represented the bankrupt, Mr Meyer the trustee and one of thscredi tors, and Mr J. B. Russell appeared to watch the interests of Mr Schultze. -" £• ,L| The Trustee's report was Jreadfl; JS Juiie 1872 :,;the bankrupt became" but compromised' with , his ■ ycrediforS. He never, however, obtained' his d^acljaSje. Sopn after this he received infbpnationi'af a legacy, of £1000 being left him by a rela tion in England. In expectation of receiving this he borrowed several sums, giving cheques in return, payable on receipt of the legacy^ On the.3Q.th November the assets were £1019, including the legacy, which had'ftot beaji re ceived, and , the liabilities, were; £64 : lflsf Before the money came out bankrupt had given a cheque.to Mr Schultze foi $450 to be settled on his (bankrupt's) wife; vWhen the cash arrived all the cheques were honoured with the exceptionl of two. An-amountof £290 6dd /could not be accounted ( f or ejefiept thkt the bankrupt had .spent it. in " betting and other,foolish.,waySi'1, si. ~.■..-.■ .■..-■jml^ Tli s bankrupt was placed in the 'WitaeW-'-* box, and swore, to the statement put in as being a, true and. porreet statement of his affairs. ■ H J4^'*& The examination \ras_then begun by Mr , Meyer, a,nd lastedJa long time..., Thf j|eji ; dencjr Wks 'to "shoN»r. ijhat / the money was borrowed; > uponnthe letter '■ of adviicd* which the bankrupt had received, and that the sum |of/ifi4so had been paid over to Mr Sohnltee for settlemeiitin ail illegal manner; Thefokiik^ rupt admitted that he had borrowed the money oh thfe strength of the' advice,'"But maintained that when ■he obtained the> advance! fropj Mr Abbott that gentleman tola, 1 him he knew he had settled £450oniu^tefei| ife would swear to that statement having been made by Mr Abbott in or previous to ithe«lßth February, when he .had.hisJast transaction Yrith hiih.

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TAWHIAO IN": ALEXANDRA, !

(FROM; OUR OWSi CO-RESPONDENT. )

:,V ~,./, :i r-ALEXANDRAvi L/>~B '!(^f. ; i ,>,, '«9i«aii« ... ••• ■ .;-:-- Yesterday.. Sj | Tawhiao was in ■Alexandra last night,,amjfi all round the camp. He says that he would like to be friendi with the pakehas. ,;. .ij; •' He was here when the. steamer arrived. iHe has returned toTCaipiha. . ~<,'•> • '' This day, 3.40 p.m. Tawhjao left Kaipihathis morning. -,; i»T/Ti HHc says he will return in one month and L meet the pakeha opeply. ~" , , . !.v This is good hews. ,! If he means it, which I think he doeß, the' Maori difficnlty.will then be settled. The Serhld correspondent telegraphs :— Tawhiao has broken thrice, and was down to tea with me to-night. He has just left

for Kaipihi, where: hisjfollQWera: are staying. Marsh, of Ngatihaua, accompanied him h«re. lam not permitted to-state what he said tl^,| me, except, "All ig.well.;». I : come in peacr.i I shall now return to my people, and it may be one, > \ perhaps two) Jew; .when >11 sh»U settle;down quietly in the Waikato. To morrow you can tell the pakehas that I have been in their miast, and that I spent three,pleasant ndttrs^SwiihOitlt their knowing it." jlttiaav-jh

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M/AMlli -. uiux'.'.*This day. A cHild named Andrewß, 11 years of age,. the daughter of a miner, was killed tmrg morning on the incline trani^, leadagrf fiom the Vni mine to Miil A.*^°* !

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