SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

PORT OF AUCKLAND.

SUNSET! Thlß evening, 4.51 SUN-RISE: To morrow morning, lA, HIGH WATER : This evening, 7.12 ; to-morrow morning, 7.20

ARRIVALS.

Southern Cross, s.s., Sellars, from Tanjangsi Flirt brigannine, from Lyttelton Atalanta, schooner, Conway, from Napier and East Coast Lretitia, schooner, from Tologa Bay Dido, Gutter, from Gisborne Tawer a, schooner, from Poverty Bay Lur,a, Government steamer, FairchUd, from WeUing ton

DEPARTURES.

Vincent, cutter, for Tauranga Merlin, schooner, for Rus3ell Lalla Rookh, p.s., for Waikato

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

For Kaipara : Prince Alfred, barquentine, Wednesday For Poverty Bay, ftapier, and Wellington: Rangatira, t.8., Tuesday For Moeraki (Otago): Duke of Edinburgh, Schooner, to-day For New Caledonia: Colonist, schooner; to-day For Levuka direct: Star of the South, s.s., about Ist

June For Newcastle : Pardee and Edinburgh Castle, ships, early Por Sydney and Melbourne: Hero, a.s,, about3lst

inst.; Victoria, s s., 18th pro*. Por Northern ports: Rowena, s.s., Tuesday next For Nerv York : East Lothian, barque, early

VESSELS EXPECTED. Countess of Kintore, ship, from London. SaUed Woodlark, ship, from London. SaUed 25th February Hylton Castle, barque, from London. Sailed ClanraDa'd, ship, from London. Sailed City of Auckland, from London. Loading Znnsa, barque, from Liverpool. SaUed 23rd January Thames, barque, from Sydney Akbar, ship, from Boston, via Melbourne Hero, s.s., from Sydney Prima Donna, schooner, from Levuka Southern Cross, Mission schooner, from Norfolk

Islands Edith, schooner, from South Sea Islands Fiery Cross, schooner, from S'onth Sea Islands Esther, brig, from Newc^e. Sailed 80th March Glencoe, barque, from dunedin. Sailed 21st May

EXPORTS.

Per s.s. Wellington, for Southern ports : For New Plymouth—l dray, Barnes ; 72 felloes, 12 shafts, Binney ; 10 cases rum, Cawkwell; 2 cases, 2 trusses, Clark & Sohs ; 1 bale paper, B. Lusk; 1 case, 1 cask, Kemp thorne & Co. ; 5 cases McArthur A Co.; 1 case, 1 bale, 5 drums, Stibb. For Nelson : 1 parcel, South British Insurance Co. ; 5 pkgs. sasher, 25 doors, 18 pieces architraves, Sash and Door Co. ; 3 cases, R. Lusk. For Port Chalmers—lo cases acid, Kempthorne, Prosser & Co.; 2 bales leather, Ireland Bros.; 1 parcel, Bank of New Zealand ; 1 parcel, South British Insurance Co.—Combes and Daldy, agents. - ' A Attention is called by the Saivhe's Pay Serald to the fact that the " Iron Pot" at Port Ahuriri is fast filling up. | It is in fact not an iron pot at all now, but only a "fry ing-pan." Tbeapchorage is of no use except to small schooners of light draught. Deep water is, however, to be found on the eastern side of the main channel. The s.s. Taranaki is due in the Manukau to-day. The s.s. Southern Cross will leave to-mor row afternoon for Tauranga. The schooner Clyde will leave for Wan garei to-morrow evening. The schooner Colonist will leave to-morrow for New Caledonia. The s.s. Rowena leaves to-morrow for Russel, Wangaroa, and Monganui. The s.s. Rangatira will take her departure ior Southern ports via the East Coast to morrow afternoon. ..!■'. The Government steamer Luna, Captain Fairchild, arrived in the Manukau this morn ing, from Wellington. She brings as passen gers the Hon. Dr Pollen and the Hon. Mr G. M. O'Rorke, M.G.A.; Mrs O'Rorke and family.

COMMERCIAL.

MTNINO. B Che following are the current call and dividend* P»jable in the companies named bolow :— JS a. d. DIVIDEND. Bright Smile.. .. May 29 Tokatea .. .. 0 2 6 June 2 CALLS. MaTgaretta .. .. 0 0 6 June 2 Golden Eagle .. 0 0 2 June 11 NamberOne.. .. 0 0 1 June 11 Durham Ox .. .. 0 0 8 .Tune 11 American Eagle .. 00 9 June 11 Ufl mt wn a Inverness, Mr T. L. White's office, Canada Buildings, Auckland, 3 p.m., 26th May Bojal Standard, Mr A. A. Browne's offlce, Wyndham atreet, Auckland, 26th inst. Moanatairi, Insurance Buildings, Auckland, noon, 29th May Kavenstock, Company's offlce, | Vaile's Buildings. Auckland, 2 p.m., 30th May - 1 % ..Van, Company's offlce, Vaile's Buildings, Auckland, 3 p.m., 80th May Foresters. Coromandel, 80th May Bay of Islands Coal Company, Company's office,. Queen street, 3 p.m., 30th May Trig Hill, Coromandel. 2nd June Auckland Permanent Co-operative Building and In vestment Sodety, Vaile's Buildings, 7.30 p.m., sth June ' Peep o" Day and Day-dawn, Coromandel, sth June Quebec, Mr E. Home's office, Shortland street, Auck land, 2 p.m., 6th June Dauntless and Sink to Rise. Grahamstown. 6th June Red, White, and Blue, Grahamstown, 9th June Cbilihtchurch, Grslbamstown, 9th June American Eagle, Giahamstown, 13th June Lincoln Castle, British Hotel, Auckland, 2 p.m>, lfcth June ,

CHIEF POST-OFFICE. AUCKLAND.

Mails will Close as Under :— For Thame*, to-morrow, at 10.80 a.m. and 6.30 p.m. For Coromandel, to-morrow, at,11.30 a..m. , For Gisborne, Napier, and Southern J rovinces Jper Rangatira, to-morro T, 11p.m. Veil Whitianga, Tauranga, ahd Opotiki, per Southern

Cross, to-morrow, at I p.m. , For Russell, Wangaroa, Mongonui, &c, per Bowena,

to-morrow, at 4 p.m. , Tor Wangarei, &0., per Clyde, to-morrow, at 4.80 p.m. (Signed) S. B. Biss, Chief Postmaster.

DEATH.

Spare. —At Pitt street, on May 25, Elizabeth Annie, the youngest and beloved daughter of James and Dorcus Spare; aged ten years and three months. Her end was peace. The funeral will leave her father's residenca, Pitt street, to-morrow (Tuesday), 27th May, at 3 o'clock. Friends are respectfully invited to attend.

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

MONDAY, MAY 26, 1873.

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

And the good that we can do.

That we shall have the satisfaction of swinging up Purukutu and his friends, or of settling for ever the intentions of the Hauhaus of driving us all into the sea is now beyond a question, and it is satisfactory to see that the Government appears awake to the inevitable necessity for prompt and decisive action. That the murderers will not come into our hands unless they are taken by sur prise or by force can hardly admit of a doubt, so that while we may^ watch with a quiet interest the negotiations which still appear to be proceeding, our chief interest must necessarily centre in the preparations for active service. Much appears to be made of Kewi's personal intentions of neutrality, but we feel confident that those charged with the preparation for the coming conflict will not set much value on this circumstance. His iown intentions are not likely to be concurred in by his young men, and if his wheat-growing at Kopua is only a iruse to save his land, it would be better ifar to goad him into turning his (ploughshare into a sword, or at least jto take utu for all those of his kin ■who go to war, and leave the wheat jfield at Kopua as a settlement for •himself. As Tawhiao is to be held re sponsible for giving refuge to Puru kutu, so Ngatimaniapoto should be ; held responsible for giving refuge to I [Tawhiao. It appears that Eewi will i himself fight if .natives are brought to ifigJit against the King. Be it so. His friendship is confessedly very doubtful if this is his condition, and we feincerely trust that Marsh Brown feawiti and his brave Ngapuhis appearing on , the frontier will Mve him that reason ' which he wants for showing out the true colors. Kawhia must be taken. It is the strength and sustenance of the rebel spirit, and it is needed for the proper development of the resources of the island. The possession of such a noble harbour, with such a magnificent coun i try behind filled with industrious set tiers, will give a totally new aspect to i eoloaiaata, aad it will be exceedingly

to be regretted if Bewi and bis people 1 are not given tbat reason wbicb tbey want. Tbere must no A w be no longer half-and-half measures. This disturb ance of the hollow peace which has been existing for a few years, will either make or unmake the colony. If peace is patched up, Britisb capital and British emigrants will not again trust themselves to deceptive appearances. But if the annihilation of every black rebel, and every rebel sympathiser, •throws open the finest country in New Zealand to settlement, and silences for ever the voice of rebellion, we shall soon see the real dawning of 2n 6W Zealand's prosperity.

It appears that the Waiotahi School Com mittee do not intend to forego their claim to the power to put the ban on religion, without a struggle. They have submitted " a case " to Mr Whitaker, and it Is needless for us to say that it has been so " stated " that Mr Whitaker has pronounced in their favour, and declared that in the circum stances the committee have a discre tion as to the use of the sohool-house, and that they have power to refuse the appli cation." Our contemporary, the Thames Advertiser, commenting on the subject in a leader, says :—" We presume the opinion of Mr Whitaker will be taken as settling the question whether any person has a right to demand the use of a building vested in the Board of Education for the purpose of com municating religious instruction on Sun days." Well, we do not question either the law or the judgment of Mr Whitaker, whom in common with all we recognise as the leading lawyer in the colony. But as to our contemporary's supposition that the opinion will settle the question, the Evening Star will wager a new hat with the Thames Advertiser that it will not; but that on the contrary the principle sustained by the Waiotahi Board will be overthrown, and that no local committee will be tolerated in any attempt to prevent religious instruction being given in the publio schools of the Board, on Sunday, or "at any time not within school hours." The whole spirit of the Act is opposed to such a ban on religion. The 45th Clause expressly states that " nothing herein contained shall be taken to prohibit religious instruction " at such time j and though it is quite true as stated by Mr Whitaker that the "Committee have a discretion as to the use of the school-house," that discretion is limited by the Act. The2oth clause says that the actions of that committee are to be "subject to the provisions of thia Act," "subject in all cases to the approval of the Board," and " subject to the general regu lations of the Board." The committee are simply the agents of the Board, and must do precisely what the Board Jtells them, and as the Board will be interested in carrying out the true spirit and intent of the Act, we have no hesitation in saying that the " discretionary power" will in this case have its wings clipped. We know it is blasphemy to speak so on any subject on which Mr Whitaker has spoken, and we are sorry to blaspheme. But let our wager stand on record, and by the issue of this conflict we abide.

We have received the following from a correspondent: " The Serald of this morn ing attacks Mr Hobbs for his manly defence of an inoffensive, worthy, but very necessary public servant, and for so doing he will be commended by every man of independent feeling. The custom of the world is by sycophancy and adulation to ignore the faults and weaknesses of the suc cessful, but they exist nevertheless. Councillor Hobbs is not a man to speak with out good" reason, and to say the least of it the Corporation have been remarkably unfortunate in endeavouring to enforce those sanitary by-laws which are for the benefit of the whole community, and which they have been repeatedly charged by the press with neglecting. The present by laws, with a few useful additions, existed under the name of the Municipal Police Act, only that the penalties were then not ex ceeding a fine of £10, or three months' im prisonment, whereas by the Corportion by laws the fine is not exceeding £5, or one month's imprisonment. Certainly no great hardship to the citizens in this alteration. To give an idea of the value and consistency of some portion of public criticism, a by-law to restrain persons from rid ing or driving around corners just pub lished was introduced some nine months ago, and so ridiculed by the press that it was withdrawn, since which one old man has lost his life, and the very same by law is now commended pretty generally. The endeavour to stifle public opinion, whether of great dignitaries with large salaries and good pensions, or persons with small salaries and no pensions, is injurious to the interests of all. We must take facts as we find them. It does not necessarily follow that because a man is successful therefore he can do no wrong. Much more could be said and proved if it were necessary ; certainly, however, sufficient to warrant the expres sion of opinion by the City Council."

The official investigation into the charges brought against Mr Thomas Macffarlane, Provisional Trustee in Bankruptcy, for alleged conspiracy. to defraud the bankrupt estate of T. M. Machattie, was commenced at the Supreme Court this morning. Mr Woodward had been appointed by the Go j vernment to take evidence, but, owing to ill health, was unable to enter upon his duties i until to-day. Mr Rees appeared in support 'of the petition praying for the removal of Mr Macffarlane, and Mr Weston as counsel for the defence. Mr Machattie was the first witness examined, and a large amount of documen tary evidence was put in. The alleged wrong ful transaction arise out of certain accounts in the estate, in which it is said Mr Macffar lane was interested, more particularly one account of £800 which the bankrupt alleges was paid, and was yet charged against the estate. The case will occupy some days. We learn that other charges havo been also preferred by,Mr Thomas Craig against Mr Macffarlane' in connection with certain wrong ful acts which it is alleged the provisional trustee committed when dealing with Mr Craig's estate.

The examination of candidates'for Univer sity Scholarships of seventy pounds a-year gommenced at the Povincial Council to-day. Mr Legget in the absence of the Vice Chancellor of the University conducted the examination. The only candidates were the sons of the Rev. Mr Rigg, and Mr A. Beveridge, barrister. The examination will occupy several days.

The Registrar of the Supreme Court was engaged to-day in taking evidence relative to the fern lands dealt with under agreement between the litigants in the case of Mohi v. Macfarlaae. The evidence taken chiefly referred to the extent of the open fern lands which were to be returned under agreement between the parties. Mr MacCormick ap peared for Mohi, and Mr Henketh for Mr Mftgfwkne*

We have received at various times letters respecting the extravagant fees and delays m connection with the procuration of patents, which should be remedied as speedily as pos sible. One correspondent informs us that he invented a gold-saving machine, and applied through Dr. Pollen and a member of thr legislature to know whether it were possible to secure his invention in Auckland. He was referred to a gentleman at the Welling ton Patent Office. He got tliS blue-book, and followed the instructions therein given, made drawings, and duly forwarded them to Wellington with £2 10s fees. He received a reply to the effect that the Government did not deal directly vith individuals. He then applied to a solicitor for advice in the matter of the fee, which had not been returned, and a§ to th 6 proper mode of procedure in respect of the patent, when he found that in place of two fees of £2 10s each he would have to pay about £50 ere he could succeed in obtain ing his object. He lost his £2 10s, and gave up the matter for the time. This same cor respondent has now three useful inventions which he wishes to patent, but dreads the anticipated charges and delays which might frustrate his desires for the pub lic convenience. He believes that the laws in regard to patents are generally good, but the administration of them defective. This same correspondent was the inventor of the kerosene syphon, which is now in general use throughout this colony and Australia, and in many parts of great Britain. One of his present inventions, if introduced to public notice, would, we be lieve, have an equally successful run; the other two inventions relate to important im provements in the steam-engine and battery machinery. We think the subject of patents should receive due consideration, and remedial measures be adopted, so that in a country like this there shall be no apparently insurmountable impediment to the development of ingenuity and skill. We would draw our corres pondent's attention to the fact that Mr C. O. Montrore, of Wellington, has turned his attention, to the subject, and is prepared to undertake the business of securing patents for inventors. By applying to Mr Montrose the heavy exactions levied upon applicants may be avoided, and patents expeditiously secured. The best and most reliable infor mation may be obtained from Mr Montrose, who will practically show the mode of pro cedure under the Patents. Act, and conduct the business on behalf of clients who place their cases in his bands. Mr Montrose was long resident in Auckland, and his business capacity is well known. All communications addressed to him will receive prompt atten tion.

The young men ol the North Shore are awakening to the fact that the district is with out its volunteer corps, which they are determined to remedy. On Wednesday evening next a meeting w 111 be held at the Flagstaff Hotel for the purpose of taking the preliminary steps to form a volunteer com pany. We heartily wish them success.

Tho teetotallers had a splendid evening on Saturday in the Market-square. The night was especially tine, and the stars shone over the bare heads of the unselfish speakers with unsullied splendour. The sceno was interest ing in the extreme, the movable platform was brought out, and the fairy lamps, plentifully supplied with finest oil, were lit, and one after another, in solemn order, the orators mounted the rostrum and addressed the wondering multitude. We trust these good men, and true, with their Demosthe nesian fire, will not relax in their endeavours to regenerate the world.

It seems probable that the body of the late Mr Morton, who was accidently drowned on Saturday, the 17th instant, will not be re covered. Continued means .have been per severingly adopted, but hitherto without

success,

We learn that the unfortunate man Pilkinton, who was severely injured at the All Nations mine, is not likely to recover. It is reported that the poor man is dying.

The recent inquiry into the death of John Sinnot, of Helensville, resulteclin a verdict to the effect "That the deceased, John Sinnott, came to his death by drowning in the Kaipara river, near the wharf at Helens ville, on Saturday the 10th instant, having accidentally fallen into the water."

Mr J*. Molloy, late of the Auckland Police, has been appointed a wardsman of the Whau Lunatic Asylum.

Intelligence of the death or John Stuart Mill—one of the greatest thinkers of the century—has just been received. He died, it appears, at his residence at Blackheath, I near London, a residence which he had occu i pied for many years. Mr Mill was born on *|he 20th May, 1806, so that at the time of liis death he had nearly completed his 67th year. Mr Mill was one of the most modest of men, who never would have ventured upon the public platform had he not been literally dragged forth from his studious seclusion. His father was celebrated as the author of a " History of British India," and held an ap pointment in the East Indian Company's service, where his son, the subject of the present notice, won honorable distinction in . the republic of letters, and universal esteem for his personal worth and affable unobtrusive manners. For thirty-three years John Stuart Mill filled the comparatively lowly position ,of clerk in the Examiner's office of the East India House, on the spot -where Charles Lamb laboured, and conceived the world renowned essays of " Elia," perhaps the most original essays that have appeared since the days of Addison. Mr JVill was a student of Jeremy Bentham, and contributed his earliest papers to the Westminster Beview, with which Bentham, Bowring, Southwputh, Smith, and Pox were identified, but it was not until 1833 that he put forth the first of thise books which have attracted the attention of political economists all the world over, and have become text-books in the universities of England, America, Prance, and Germany. Mr Mills' chief works are " A System of Logic," " Essays on Political Economy," " Principles of Political Economy," essays on "Liberty," "Woman's Rights," and "Utilitarianism." Mr.Mill represented Westminster during one session of Parliament, but suffered a defeat at the next election, jind retired to his studious life at Blackheath, •With a fixed resolution to abide there for the remaining period of his life. Mr Mill was a pleasing and fluent speaker, and, since the death of his wife, to whom he was devotedly attached, his health gradually declined, until it terminated in the final sleep of death. Many persons differed from Mill in some of; his opinions, but all men who knew him per-! qonally reverenced his beautiful modesty, unselfish character, and honorable life.

j An attractive programme was presented at the Carandini concert on Saturday evening to the delight of the audience. This even ing a special programme will be submitted in consequence of the celebration of Her Majesty's birthday, and the two favourite National songs will be sung at the conclusion of each part. Mr Henry Gordon will sing "The British Lion," "An Englishman am I," and "God bless the dear old land." Several other appropriate and patriotic songs will be rendered by members of the company.

The whaling barque Rainbow, now lying at the Bay of Island, requires five hands. Good lays are promised, and application ia to be load® at tlie U«S, Consulate.

The ceremony of presenting Volnntee r May, of No 3. corps, A.R.B. with the Cham oion Belt given to the Brigade by Captain j M. Clarke, took-place this morning. Major Gordon made the presentation just before the review, and addressed afew ap propriate remarks to the winner. His Worship the Mayor attended in the Inspector's Office at the Police Station this morning to clear off the Police docket. ±ive or six people who had been drinking Her -'"•--^'s health excessively were under tne SStance3^ie^ dealtwitt, . A grand Carnival D'Afn'o ** *l w «™ this tvening at the Parnell Hall „, tbe "Auckland Ethiopian Troupe. The pro gramme is a diversified one, and is sure to give immense satisfaction. There will be a select quadrille party at the conclusion of the entertainment.

From another column it will be seen that the "Devonport Literary Society have vigorously entered on the winter campaign. The opening proceedings, which are to blend the utile cum child, are to take place to-morrow evening, and from the character of the programme we have no doubt the Hall will be crowded with auditors, not only be longing to the North Shore, but from this aid* of the water. It will be observed that provision is made to convey visitors, the Takapuna being laid on for spewal trips. Id accordance with a resolution of the committee of the society, a request was made to the owners of the Devonport and Enterprise asking that one of these boats shouldl be laid on to convey the members of the Orpheus Glee Club and other performers free, but on their declining, a similar request was for warded asking for similar services from the Takapuna, which were granted. As some oi the admittedly best amateur talent in the city are included in the list of musicol per-; formers, we have no doubt the entertainment will be a great success. We observe that the U.S.N.Z. & A. fruit depot has been removed to more convenient premises at No. 10, Queen-street, next door to Mr L. W. Eaton's store. The last successful soiree at the City Hall in favour of the projected and much-needed sunday school in church 'of All Saints uSf. induced the friends of the cause to solicit tenders for the erection of the school. We have seen the design of the new school, which is of a very interesting character, and wil' add to the beauty of this rising locality. A fire broke out on Saturday evening or the premises of Mr William Mears, at Epsom, which destroyed a hay-stack. Fortunateh the fire did not extend to any other portion of the property, and the stack we understand was insured. ,

The regular monthly meeting of the Lodge St. Andrew, No. 418, 1.C., is postponed from this evening until next Monday.

The powder magazine at Coromandel has been removed in consequence of the suspi cious attitude of the natives.

The friendly chief Hone te One, of Raglan, has been appointed by the Government leader of the friendlies. It is believed that many Hauhaus of Kawhia and Aotea will join the pakehas in the event of a war.

The third of a series of Monday Popular Concerts will be given this evening at the Choral Hall. A very excellent programme has been prepared, including songs, duets, glees, &c., by well know -1 amateurs. Mons. De Lias will also render a violin solo from "UTrovatore." The much admired " Wedding March "will be performed by special desire, and the pro gramme is sure to give satisfaction. As the Queen's birthday is celebrated to-day the concert will open with the National Anthem. A refreshment room under the auspices of Host Avey will be open as usual.

How true it is that we go abroad to hear news of home." On tho twenty-fourth Janu ary last a Mr Hull, director of the geological survey of llreland, delivered a lecture at the Edinburgh Philosophical Institution on the "Coalfields of the world." In his lecture he is reported to have said : — " New Zealand was found to be richly stored with mineral fuel. The deposits appeared to resemble the brown coal of Germany, and they had been used to a considerable extent in steam navigation. " So far so good ; but when Mr Hull proceeds to say "There were steamers in New Zealand fired with native coal and navigated by aboriglnies on their own waters, "we would ask " where are they ?" Echo answers, "where?"

To the Editor : Sir,—Having lately opened a firewood and coal-yard, I purchased about fifty tons of Newcastle coal, three weeks ago, for which I was charged at the rate of 50s per ton ; and for carting and stacking it in my yard I paid 3s per ton ; total cost, 535. I was then given to understand that that was the uniform price then charged to the trade. That being the fixed price, may I ask how two dealers are in a position to supply the same coal from their yards, or from the hulk, at 40s per ton ? Now, sir, as you walk through the town, every person is asking how a reduction of '15s per ton in the price of coal took place in one day. Some say it is from an earnest desire to confer a public benefit; others say it is because'another firm had the assurance to import a cargo of coal.—l am, &c, A Sufferer.' Q

Dr Carr, the mesmerist, who became a Rechabiteduring his last, visit to Wellington, is at present delivering teetotal lectures in Nelson^'.. .. .■ A ■. ' ■

On Monday, the 2nd June, the City Council intend to make a general rate for the ensuing year of one shilling in the pound on all rate able property within the city>, A statement of the proposed rate lies at'tKe City Council office for the inspection of ratepayers.

A draft by-law has been prepared by the Town Clerk to restrain persons from riding or driving round an angle or corner of any street at other than at walking pace. ; The by-law will be considered in Council on Monday, the 2nd June. • OAt :

! A new Harmonic Society is established in Auckland 1 for the purpose of practising part music, sacred and secular, and' will hold its weekly meetings on Thursday evening at the Young Men's Rooms, Wellesley-street.

j We have already noticed the issue of the New Zealand Tablet^ a Roman Catholic paper published in Dunedin. As'will be seen by advertisement elsewhere '■' Mr Haminil, of Hobson-street, has been appointed Auckland agent. . ,; •:,.';

.. i Campbell's Central Hotel, formerly the Coach and Horses, in Queen-street, has been thoroughly renovated and decorated. In creased hotel accommodation has been ob tained, so that the house offers greatj comfort to boarders, &c. The hotel has been re-fur nished from top to bottom, and a Cafe has been fitted up in first-class style., The ser vices of an experienced chef de cuisine. has been obtained, and the dihing : rooni was opened to-day in first-rate style. This addi tional accommodation has be,en very much needed in the neighbourhood. • r.>:■;.,;.

Working man : " Ain't you going to send that boy of yours to school, Bill ?" Bill; O, will I ? He went one day> and when he came home he told me it was repr'enßible to get drunk ! Think I'll have p'rarital feelin's outraged an all the sw«et and oly ' uniqn of 'ome 'flection broke up by swells teactun' of hm ? Come m[ itn' a pint l'[

We observe that Messrs T. and S. Mowm have received a consignment of a new in yen tion of parafine lamps. These lamps give a brilliant light, and the old fashioned chimney (so liable to break) is entirely superseded. They are easily trimmed, never get out ot order, save great annoyance, trouble ana expense. There are every variety of shape and pattern, and they are sold at a fraction over the usual cost of the globe in the ordi nary lamps. This invention is called Rowatt s Patent Anucapnic Lamp, and is well worthy the attention of thrifty housewives.

THE HOLIDAY.

To-bay was favoured with "Queens weather," and as due proration had been made to take advantage of the W£f^£ for healthful relaxation afforded c™ ternary celebration of the i of the Queen's birthday, the .holiday may be considered to have been a n*>&c successful one. Nearly every shop £ I town was closed, and business gave way to pleasure. There were, it is true, • few restless spirits, who hovered about, town like fish out of water, altogether out of theirelement in the merrymakings, ana longing for the return of the busy struggle - for mracy, but these were the exceptions j the great majority beipg right glad of a day s , idleness in the midst of a busy seasoni There is one class however, to whom tow?** during the wet season, come too often , a seeS of this class might have been seen busy carrying out the city improvements on Sack Hilf,- but they allowed not one ,ot of their loyalty to suffer, but at the stroke of twelve, dropping pick and shovel many of them proceeded to the barracks^nd joined in the hearty hurrahs whkh issued from true.Anglo-Saxon throats after |the salute had been The day was spent in true Royal style. Earljm the morning martial sounds filled tne air" an? gay flashed and listened in the glowing sunlight, Led Seen blue and drib, the fitting garbjo our citize; defenders, gave the tow^qu xte a military appearance, and one might have readil7conceived that we were at last "off o the front." The usually peaceful pre ? t J n„o e n-street were stirred to their cmcts of (4u>.- c" buiobu ™ ttyila from .Whs with the sounds of An Exile irom l V » -> nther popular airs. Upstairs home," ana Otner i i unk t heads m windows were put Ul4 esgin „ thrust out to various stages of v v ßons | a8 they passed. ,/reet the gallant Hob. true gona 0 f Mars, Then the Rifle Brigade, . Hall^d roa d, and with steady pace trod the mt , tune 0 £ « Tlie valked in sober measure to- tb*> no Girl I left behind me," to -whm 7 eed after doubt they returned with du*£ Sfc ~na ntry parade, and escorted with military &- am to lovers' bowers at Devonport or the _UOV v e d The Cadets, with their drums and fifes, ti?*?K - cheerfully on to " death or glory," bearing ..yi , their looks death to every "traitor slave. ' Oh ! that the Maori King could have seen to-day's display and trembled. The air was clear and crisp, sufficiently cool to make the pedestrian hasten his steps, and to render a .seat on the damp grass not altogether enjoy able. Yet many inveterate picnicers set out with well-filled kits for the various rural retreats around the city, and dispensing with shady places, extemporised their table where the full force of the sun's beams streamed down upon them, imparting a plea sant degree of warmth. The Takapuna was largely patronised by this class of excursion ists, and the suburban village of Devonport was graced with the beauty of Auckland in holiday attire. The steamer Golden Crown made a special trip to the goldfield, affording the happy possessors of shares the opportunity for gazing down their mine shafts, entering drives, and under the influence exerted by giant crushing machines, water-races, and pumps, indulge in golden dreams of future dividends and a happy re lease from present aggravating calls. The winding creek of Riverhead was chosen by many as the scene of their holiday-making, and thclittle steamer Gemini steamed gallantly up with its freight of excursionists, who were conveyed safely at the moderate parliamentary rate of one oenny per mile. All looked gay; spirightly and jovial, and as a youngster re marked there was a general wish that Queen's were born oftener, and were allowed, as a royal privilege, the right to two or three birthdays in a year. The chief event of the day was of course THE VOLUNTEER REVIEW. In conformity with instructions issued by the officer commanding the districtthe various Volunteer corps began to assemble at the Drill-shed at half-past tea to take part in the Volunteer Review. The muster appeared' small until some of the corps who had mus- | tered in other parts of the city began to make j their appearance, headed by^heir respective i bands. The whole then proceeded to the review ground in the Albert Barracks First and foremost stood the Auckland Troop of Royal Cavalry Volunteers under Lieut. A. E. Isaacs and Dri.il Instructor Wainhouse. This latter officer was mounted ona" weight qarrying cob," and quite right he should be for the gallant' sergeant rides at least 19 stone. Report has it that he has broken three horses' backs already,, but this steed looks like serving his time, when he will do well for a brewer's dray. Some of the troop, were mounted on " sorry sort of hacks," but when it is considered that many are recruits, the troop passes muster very well. The Artillery came next, with three 6-pounder Armstrong guns, use ful implements for light field work. Per mission had been obtained from the Auckland ', Improvement' Commissioners, by which ! Major Gordon had full leave, power, liberty, ; and license to order the firing of guns (both big and small) on such an occasion as the Queen's birthday, and advantage was, taken at high noon of the permission The Auck land Scottish, in their kilts, mustered some ' flve-and-thirty strong, and attended by their pipers, both in uniform and civilian garb. ■ The Engiheers were conspicuous by the bright uniform and their soldierly bearing, but their gallant captain was conspicuous by his ab sence. Cadets,' Hobsons, Victorias, Royals, arid Rifle Brigade completed the array. As the clock struck eleven the order to fall in was given. This was executed in the follow ing order without any confusion :—

Cavalry.—Auckland Troop Royal Cavalry Vblunteers, under Lieut. Isaacs and Drill Instructor Wainhouse; 23 strong. Artillery.—Artillery Volunteers, under. j Capt. Featon and Lieut. Devore ; 36 strong, 13 guns. . I Engineers. — Engineer Company, under I Lieutsl Anderson and Kitchen, 50 strong. ; i First Battalion —Under command Capt. I Derrom. Victoria Company, under Capt. I Derrom, 24 strong. Scottish Company, finder I Capt. Mowbray and Lieut. Reid, 30 strong. Hobson Company, tinder Captain Burns, 42 strong. j I Second, or Cadet Battalion, under command of Captain Mcßae ; Grammar School, under Captain Flowers ; Victorias, under Lieut. Bruce ; Engineers, under Lieut. Russell; Rifle Brigade, under Captain Ken sington and Lieut. Moss ; and Sir George Grey under Captain Taylor, 130 strong. Third Battalion.—Under command of Captain Batger. This batfcalionconsistedof the different companies of the Rifle Brigade, including the Royals, and were under Capts. Batger, Morrow, Barnett, and Burns, Ad jut. McConnell, Lieuts. Matthews and Philips, and Sub-Lieut. Bullock—l7o strong in all. JTbyee bands were in attentat mi flayed

martial lively g airs during the mcißi D * Surgeon Hooper of the x*ifle Bngade, Surged Dawson, of the Engineer*, and "Veterinary.. Surgeon Kinloch were o^i the ground, but; happily their services were not requited.. The battalions having been formed, jfojor Gordon, the officer in command, gave the order for the battalions to form into line, -which was speedily executed. The Brigade then took open order, and the order given to load with blank cartridge. At 12 o'clockpre« cisely the royal salute was fired. First, the-. Artillery fired seven guns, then the Rifiea fired a feu de joie, after which the banda struck up one stave of the National An them. The artillery again belched forth seven guns, and the Bifles took tip the firing, the band again striking, up. This was repeated three times until the royal salute of twenty-one guns had been fired, and in response to the officers incom mand the troops gave three ringing cheers, accompanied by the band playing the National Anthem. After thia ceremony bad been performed the march past took place, and tha forces marched past the officer in command in ti?e same order in which they were brigaded. The Cavalry was told off to keep the ground clear, a od the Volunteers again marched past in|inve,rse order, ,100 yards space inter vening i between the battalions. In the first march p.ist the Rifle Brigade exhibited the greatest steadiness and precision, especially the second" andthird company. Major Gordon complimented these men for their steadiness, and on the return the Engineers showed great precision. The order was then given for a march out, and the volunteers pro ceeded, attended by the band, through the north-west gate down Princes-street and Shortland - street, Queen - street, round Symond-street and Karangahape-road and back to the barrack ground, where they were dismissed. A very large conopurse of citizens assembled to witness the review, and very great interest was taken.in the proceeding It was \vith the utmost diffi culty that the ground could be kept clear.

GOVFRNMENT HOUSE GROUNDS were enlivened in the afternoon by the strains of the City Band, and there was a large assemblage of promenades under the boughs of the fine oaks that ornament the garden. The following selections were- well ren dered :—" March Festal" (Sir G. Elvey); overture, "FraDiavolo" (Auber) ; quadrille, "Petre. Le Grand," (Julien) ; selection, " Orphse Aux Enfers " (Offenbach); yalses, " Juliet h (Coote); selection on "Irish Airs" (W Eisen); galop, "LiebesKeange"(Gun|p i . •'God save the Queen."

TELEGRAPHIC.

LATER ENGLISH NEWS.

[Per Java Cable.]

, 1 Resistance to Tares in the Arfflfcv United States.

, „ Mr John Stuart Mi& Death of ..

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LOND^

May 10. . ~ . ""tate of Lousiana Collection of taxes m the fc> , istance> Go _ has been met with armed res, -^ g^ vernor KeUog telegraphed to Prea. * ution thatthe State was drifting into «™>£ fc anarchy. Reinforcements of troops ha\ «* sent to suppress the disturbance. -^ Mr Wait| a Conservative, has been retux Sir C. Baddeley stated & the Housi of Commons that, on the House-, going into Committee of Supply, teintende.^ to call the attention of hon. members to the condition of colonial affaire. , ... Admiral Topete arrived at Madrid With Generals and other Conservative refugees- Spaniards-from Portugal, Serrano Biarritz There have been two severe engagements ontheGold Coast, West Africa. The Fantees, who inhabit the maritime districts in the West, were compelled to retire on Ashantee. The Ashantees, 30,000 to" 40,000 'strong ad vanced in line on Cape Coast, and the Kmg of Ashantee has expressed his determination to retake Elimara, the capital of the Dutch settlement on the West Coast; of_ Africa. This town, which is mostly inhabited by natives, is defended by a castle and redoubt. The celebrated political economist, John Stuart Mill, died yesterday. ■ The Strathnaver, Border Chief, and Dover Castle arrived from Sydney. , The (Conference at Paris resulted in anew sugar convention, assessment to be made according to strength and not to colour. ■.;;■•

LATER AUSTRALIAN TELE GRAMS.

[From the An'glo-Attstralian Pre,ss Tele graph Agency.]

SYDNEY.

May 12.

The inquest on the body of Capt. Longmuir, of the ship Rifleman, is concluded. Verdict, *f Murder!" A man named Krausi is com mittedjtfor the offence. ■ ■_• I Ex-British Consul Came has been arrested, on a'charge of embezzling £2,000 of Govern ment money; A Mrs Hankon, witness in the Tichborne^ case, will be sent to England by the outgoing; mail steamer. / ; £women, for the Woriiger)murder, have bteen executed. / ..-.*>■.

The Culmore has arrived safely. The steamer seen from Cape Moreton on Sunday night was the Havillah, from New Caledonia. \

BATHURST.

May 12. i Mr Ryan is dead. He was buried yesterday, several hundreds following in vehiclet^-

MELBOURNE.

May 12. The estimates will be ready by Thursday*..ti. Maize is scarce. .V A deputation from the Chamber of Com merce interviewed Mr. Francis to-day re garding the Suez mail service. !The Penola will be quarantined on her f arrivalfrom Adelaide. ;.. v -.

I Smith's divorce case is still proceeding. ••" | (Arrangements are being made for an an nual conference of the grand officers of the tfriendly societies. A writ is issued for the representation of: the borough of East Bourke. ' A mile race came off between Bird and Sam son. ;The latter received a start of 500 yards, and won the race. . . His Excellency the Governor was enter-, i tamed at dinner by the Melbourne Club last - night. . •: . The postal question is now under the con-: sideration of ,the Cabinet. It is likely that a definite course of action will be resolved upon before the meeting of Parliament. The Government is considering instructions to be .'forwarded."to.. the Agent-General in London in reference to the Suez Mail ter 3 minus. ' ,'.■ ' ' .' : , The Mayor of: Melbourne entertains the Governor, the Luke of Genoa and the Min istry, in the Towh\Hall to-night. The c ases of fever on board the Alardua [ are going on welL : ■•■ '"'■■ ' I Wheat is reported at ss, Od, FlpU^.^tQ #12108, r ,

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