SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

PORT OF AUCKLAND.

SUNSET: TM« Hveuhi*, 4.45 SUN-ETSE:To- Morrow morning, 7.17. HIG-B W a avail : This afternoon, 2.22 : to-moreow morning, 2 57

ARRIVALS.

Cambria, schooner, from WangaTol Zior, schooner, Meiklejohn, froi>', Apia

DEPARTURES.

Sovereign of the Seas cutter, for Wangatel Golden Mo, sclioop- B r, for Russell Magellan Cloud, "origantine, for Riisstill

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

Tor Southern ports : TaranaVi, s.s., Monday next For Watigamu and Wellington: Rangatira, s.s., to-morrow For Sydney : Result, ship, to-morrow For Napier : Raucy Lass, schooner, early ForJLevuka: Vivid, cutter, to-day

It will he remembered that the schooner Florence, which left Dunedin some months ago for Auckland, but owing to the captain's imperfect knowledge of ocean currents, &c, the vessel found herself at Tahiti^ where the captain amused himself by disposing of the cargo entrusted to his pare. We now learn that the Florence has been seized (and very properly so) by the authorities at Apia, and was to leave for this port on the Ist June, in charge of Mr Rvmpson. Her arrival may shortly be expected. The mission schooner Southern Cross will leave on her mission cruise on Tuesday or Wednesday next. The Fijian Government cutter Vivid, will leave this afternoon for' Levuka. The Hon. DsClarkson is a passenger to the Fiji's by Her.

The new schooner Zior, Capt. Meiklejohn, arrived last evening from Apia with a cargo of fruit, consisting of 20,000 oranges, 20 bunches hajianas, and 100 pino apples. She left Apia on the 27tn ult.

CHIEF POST-OFFICE AUCKLAND.

Mails* will Close as Under :— For Thames, this day, at 5.30 p.m., and to-morrow, at 10.30 a.m. For Matmrangi, Mitakana, Mangawai, and Waipu, per Lady Bo wen, to-morrow, at 10 a.m. For Fiji, per Vivid, to-morrow, at 10 a.m. For Chatham Islands, per Ocean Wave, to-morrow, at 4 p.m. For Wangarei, &c., per Cambria, to-morrow, at 1 p.m. For Tarauahi and Southern provinces, per Taranaki, on Monday, 23rd inst, at 7a m. For Russell, Wangaroa, and Mongonui, per Rowena, on Monday. 23rd inst., at 3 p.m. For Norfolk Island, per Southern Cross, on Monday, at noon. „, , Malls for Australia, via Melbourne, will close at the Bluff, to-morrow, at 10 a.m. (Signed) S. B. Bias. Chief Postmaster.

NOTICE TO CORRESPONDENTS.

W. W.—Your letter having appeared in an other journal we cannot insert it except as an advertisement.

BIRTH.

Ellis.—On June 17, fit Stanley Grove, Wellington street, the residence of J. Whiting, Esq , the wife of W. Ellis, Esq., of Fernhill, Ararimu. of a daughter.

MARRIAGE.

Haxcock—PatbrßON. -At St. Matthew's Church, yesterday, by the Rev. Dr. Kidd, Mr William Benedict Hancock, to Miss Annie Paterson, late of Coal Island, County Tyrolo.

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

FRIDAY, JUNE 20, 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.

Once more mining interests at the Thames and Coromandel are reviving. Concurrent testimony goes to show that we are probably on the eve of another era of mining excitement. If so we may anticipate a revival of the swindling that has made Auckland goldfields to stink in the nostrils of the Australasian colonies. With such anticipations it is our firm resolution that we shall fix the public eye on every symptom of an intention to deal unfairly with the unsuspecting and unwary, be the consequences what they may. We were the first to direct attention to the movements of the Green Harp swindlers when they began screening their proceedings from the public eye; and when they turned on us with legal bounce, attempting to stifle our expres sion of the universal reprobation, we drove them from the country on the " Seagull's wings." We do not say, nor do we even insinuate, that the directors of the " Royal Oak," at Coromandel, have perpetrated anything in the char acter of a swindle, but we do unhesi tatingly say that in shutting out the public from the mine, by closing it against the representatives of the press, they are doing that which the " Green Harp" directors did when making preparations for that gigantic fraud which broke the heart of poor Cazaly, and brought sorrow and desolation into scores of families. As we observe, not only from our own columns but those of oux morning contemporaries, the expulsion of the press has been indis criminate. Had our own agent or that of either of our contemporaries been alone excluded we might have ac counted for it possibly by some per aonal feeling arising from an unfair or otherwise unsatisfactory report. But it is not so. In our telegraphic columns last night we read—

The closing of the Royal Oak mine to press reporters now that it is expected good gold may at any time be come upon is causing a great deal of indignation and suspicion down, here. Shareholders think themselves entitled to as good a chance as directors "of profiting by the knowledge of change either way in a mine.

On the same subject the Cross this morning says:—

The directors have stopped the admis sion of reporters to the mine except on pro duction of an order from Mr William Home, the secretary. The directors will find they have made a mistake in not allowing the re porters to visit the mine, as shareholders »t a distance will Baturally suppose something is

intended with the workings if the reporters are shut out. The Herald this morning says in its correspondent's letter:—

As regards the mine, that, it seems, is to be a sealed book. As I yesterday was in formed upon reaching the ground that in order to gain admittance to the workings it was necessary to produce an order from the secretary, which it is needtess to say I had not. The closing of the mine to reporters (of the public I think nothing) at the present time looks suspicions.

It is quite unnecessary for us to add our opinion to what precedes as to the very suspicious character of this procedure. This exclusion of the public eye has in each case hitherto been succeeded by deliberate swind ling ; and though it does not neces sarily follow that a swindle will take place in the case of the " Royal Oak," we would urge in the strongest terms that not only shareholders, but the public eye, should keenly scan the proceedings in connection with this mine. The closing of the books of the Caledonian Company, and the temporary exclusion of the press from one mine after another, can now be read under the bright light of experience; and the only safety to be obtained in such cases when directors are for the moment autocrats, is for the public, whether shareholding or otherwise, to stand aloof and neither buy nor sell till the objects contemplated reveal themselves. This rather stale game has been hitherto played as well to depress as to raise the market, and in the case of the " Green Harp" it was made the means of "letting in" the nearest and dearest and most confiding friends. We are unaware of the name of any one director in connection with this " Royal Oak." The directorate may contain for aught we know the most honorable names in the province, or it may contain names that smell of the stench of the corruption of tho Stock Exchange, or it may contain a mix ture of both, but we do not hesitate to say that if they wish to preserve a fair fame they should formally repudiate connection with a most doubtful look ing position. It is quite needless for us to indicate how the " Eoyal Oak" could be worked under this regulation. If the press were mean enough to ac cepttheposition, and proceed to inspect and report on the mine, only after pre liminary intimation conveyed through " the production of an order from Mr Wm. Home, the secretary," we need not remark further on the subject than to say that such report would not bo accepted as correctly photographing the state of the " Royal Oak" to the public. One of our con temporaries states that " tho present action has been taken by some of the directors only." Wo shall obtain and publish to-morrow the names of the directors of tho " Royal Oak," from which it is possible the public from past experience may be able to discri minate between the black sheep and the white ; and it will besides afford us much pleasure to give any of the directors an opportunity of disclaim ing connection with a course of pro cedure which is associated in the pub lic mind with the blackest phases of Auckland mining swindles.

The opening of the new Market-house to-day will, we believe, prove a mile mark in the history of the progross of this city and province. This event has been long anticipated as one that would form a new bond of mutual interest between town and country, and that would equally promote the welfare of both. We have pleasure in re membering that we have been of those who have persevered in urging this matter earnestly on public attention ; and though we shall not after the fashion of the time presumptuously lay claim to the parentage of the happy inspiration in a matter that must have been self evidencingto the most obtuse, we do not hesitate in claiming that in the produc tion of these results "quorum pars mag nafuimus." The inaugural proceedings to-day have been a great success, and we sincerely trust that in this we can see an augury of great and ever in creasing prosperity to the new Auck land Market.

We have much pleasure in giving publicity to the annexed letter, which offers a sugges tion we 11, worthy of consideration :—'•• Sir, — The property of the Grammar School is rapidly increasing in value, money is beine: put out at interest. The Educational Board cannot take these funds for common school purposes, then why not avail themselves of them to establish a High School for girls? Have not girls an equal claim with boys upon the Grammar School funds 1 If so why are they deprived of their privi leges ? If lam rightly informed the subject has been mooted at the Board, but receives no support from some of its members. How is this, Mr Editor ; what is the motive for preventing the legitimate nee of these funds ? The light of the Star brought to bear upon the matter might scatter the mist, and en lighten the public upon a subject in which most parents are interested. —Curio D/sckiie. [We fully agree with our correspondent that the education of girls is too much overlooked by the Government. It is very desirable that the same opportunities for mental improvement should be afforded our girlß as our boys; and yet at present there are absolutely no institutions, except such as are; carriod on by unassisted teachers, where' girls can study the higher branches of learning, or qualify themselves for the work of instructing others. Public feeling has been bo strongly expressed on this subject of late years that many Universities have been thrown dpen to women, and with very satisfactory results. We hope the Board of Education will take the subject into con sideration, and decide upon some measure for enlarging our system so as to meet the reasonable complaint made by our correspon dent] '

To the Editor: Sir,—The letter of Mr Brabazon, which appeared in your last issue, touchiiig the discourse -on Queen Elizabeth recently delivered at the Young Men's Chris tian Association Rooms, contains a statement which is untrue, and cannot be authenticated, viz.,. that " nine hundred towns and villages were burnt by the Huguenots in the province of Dauphine," a number far exceeding those which the province ever possessed. The ■writer points us to Lingard's "History of England" in confirmation of what he advances as fact, but which is a perversion of the truth. Dr. Lingard is generally regarded as toler ably impartial in his views of historic events, and doubtless he is as impartial in his deal ings with history as reasonably could be expected of a Romish priest. Still, with all his candour, he frequently shows his peculiar learnings. Mr Brabazon, true to his retrogressive principles, objects to individual opinions being made public ; so did the insane or savage perpetrators of the massacre of St. Bartholomew, whose actions tb's gen tleman would fain defend. Mr Brabazon, though not a member of the clrss, was light in saying that the mother of the miserable King instigated him to commit the awful tragedy which resulted in the wholesale murder of some 50,000 (more or less,) of the unfortunate Huguenots, but he was wrong in endeavouring in a Protestant association to laud the deed as proper and virtuous. Every unbiassed reader knows full well that the St. Bartholomew massacre was one of almost un paralleled barbarity, and yet the Pope of the time celebrated the horrid event by a procession to the Church of St Louis, by a grand Te Deum, and the proclama tion of a year of jubilee. Those of the Huguenots that escaped the massacre fled to the wild shelter of the pathlega mountains, while others, more fortunate, found a refuge in Spitalfields. I believe that no honest Catholic, however much he may dislike the character of Elizabeth, and admire that of Charles IX., would seek to justify the murder of the industrious and conscientious Hugue nots.—Yours &c, Onk Who Listened.

Some slight alarm was caused last evening in the city by the ringing of the fire bel). Fortunately, however, it was only in con sequence of one of the chimneys of the Northern Club being on fire, which gradually burnt itself out without the assistance of the Fire Brigade. AtSthe Volunteer firing, this morning, the highest scores by the first squad were ob tained by Volunteers J. E. Partington (53), Sibbald (52), Hay (51), and Partington (51). The whole was under the supervision of Capt. Derrom. The firing not being concluded as we go to press we are unable to give full particulars until to-morrow. J, We are pleased to learn that the old and respected firm of Messrs A. Clark and Sons, wholesale and warehousemen, with their usual public spirit closed their establishment this afternoon to enable their employes to visit the show at tho opening of the new Market-house. To the Editor : Sir, —At tho last meeting of|the City Council permission was granted to Mr Dornwall to run one of those abominations called traction engines through tho public streets. I should like to know why any pri vate individual should be allowed to thus jeopardize the lives and limbs of Her Majesty's subjects. At all events the Coun cil should have made a proviso that Mr D. should keep specif! constables along the track of the engine when running, and that he should pay the coroner when required.— Yours, Nkmo.

The Auckland Harmonic Society had a very successful meeting last night in the Youg Men's llooms, Wellealey-street. The pieces selected and sung were, "Lift up your heads ; " the beautiful chorus, " Unto us a child is born," " Now is the month ot Maying," and several others*of equal merit. A considerable number of young persons are associated with this excellent class, which bids fair to become one of the foremost of our musical societies.

The theatre was well filled last night by wonder-seekers, and the porformanc3B of Mdme Cora elioited great applause. Although the acts were a repetition of those of the previous evening they were relished with un diminished satisfaction. The tricks of Ma dame Cora were exceedingly clever, and the production of the flowers was unique. Walter was as amusing as ever, and towards the close the usual distribution of prizes was made. Madame Cora will give an afternoon perfor mance tomorrow for the convenience of families when children will be admitted at sixpence a head and will each receive a pre sent.

The Auckland Brigade went through their weekly drill last ovening with aatisfaction, under Major Gordon. A considerable number were in attendance.

Mr F. Williams, of the Anchor Hotel, celebrated the opening of the Auckland Market to-day by throwing open his house pro bono publico. Luncheon was supplied by him to all comers free gratis for nothing. It is needless to say that his hospitality and cold chicken were freely partaken of.

The members of the Good Intent Lodge will hold a select quadrille party this evening in the Hall, Cook-street.

The No. 2 Company Rifle Brigade will meet at the Mount Eden range to-morrow morning to compete for Captain Barnett's star. The firing will commence at one o'clock, ranges, 400 500, and 600 yards,-second-class targets; any position. Should the weather piove propitious some close firing may be anticipa ted.

POLICE COURT.

THIS DAY,

, (Before J. M. Dargaville, Esq., J.P.) BREACHES OF THE LICENSING ACT. Four offenders against the 60th clause of this valuable Act were mulcted in penalties amounting to an aggregate of twenty-nve shillings sterling. "WANDERING ICINE.

Robert Dennison, for T»ermittine; a cow to wander in Parnell, was lined 2s 6d and costs. James Galvin, 5n consideration of allowing his little family, consisting of a cow, a calf and a heifer to wander in the neighbourhood of Paruell, was find a similar penalty. THOSE CITY BYrLAWS. Silvinus Nutter drove two horses attached to a dray without reins on the 9th instant. Retributive justice imposed a penalty of ten sinkings for this reckless act. _ James B. Hoyes has a chimney in his house. It caught fire ten days ago. A fine of five shillings was inflicted. The goat of Sarah Walker caught the eye of Constable Melville, who asserted that it was on unenclosed land. This is against the statute. Mr Joy explained to the Court that it was a case of mistaken identity. In fact it was all a joke. , I. • "> His Worship said that it was a seixoua matter to joke with a constable on duty. Constable Melville said on his solemn oath that, to the best of his belief, the goat was owned by the defendant. Respectable testimony was adduced to prove to the contrary, and the case was very properly dismissed. ' This was all the business.

RESIDENT MAGISTRATES' COURT.— | THIS DAY. (Before Thomes Beckham Esq R. M.) The following cases came before this Court j to-day, and were disposed off as under : — JUDGMENT FOR PLAINTIFFS. Judgment for plaintiffs was given in the following cases :—Hooper and Co v. P. Bon field, claim, £2 15s, goods ; Whitson and Co v J. Kelly, claim, £19 Gs. goods; J. Carey v. F. Chapman, claim £2 12s, board and lodging ;C. Leys v. R. B. Campion, claim, £11, cash and interest; B. E. Turner v. J. Williams, claim £5, promissory note. i ADJOURNED OASES. W. C. Wilson v. George Clode, claim, £10 ss, subscriptions ; W. R, Ellison v. B. J. Hart well, claim £7 Bs. Id, balance of account. Holmes Brothers v. Auckland and North Shore Ferry Company. Claim, £20 damages. The particulars, of this case were fully re ported in our issues of Friday and Saturday last. Mr J. B. Russell appeared for plaintiff, md Mr Hesketh for defendant. His Honor gave judgment to the effect that this case arose in consequence of the steamer Takapuna having come into collision with the steamer Enterprise. There could be no doubt but that the Enterprise was in a wrong position, and she should not have been abandoned by persons under the pretext of going to their tea. She had a red light burn ing, it is true, wbich the master of the Taka puna clearly saw, and should have given it a wide berth. The evidence of the master clearly cut the ground from under his feet. He might have carried away a part of the pier. He thought there was either wilf ulness or great neglect oh the part of the master of the Takapuna. He hoped the Harbour Board would make such regula tions as would prevent such occur ' rences in future, and not allow vessels to lay at the wharf or piers beyond a given time. The plaintiffs are entitled to a judg ment for for £7 10s, including the money

paid into Court. W. THOMAS V. 0; J. CLAKKB. Claim £3 14. The parties in this case reside at Stokes Point. The plaintiff is the local rate col lector, and defendant a landholder who objected to paying the rate on the ground that the Board was illegally constituted. Alexander Wilson, stated that he was a farmer of Stokes Point, and ChairmanT>f the Board of Highways for the [North Shore District; he produced the rate book, showing that the defendant was indebted to the board for the amount used for. Captain Clarke cross-examined the witness at some length. His Honor said: You cannot upset the rate, you must .proceed under the 27th clause of|the Highway Act. Captain Clarke wished.to show the irregu larities of theJßoard; he did not own an inch of land. William Thompson, rate collector of the district, proved the claim for rates on land held by defendant at Lucas Creek. Judgment for plaintiff with costs. CHAKUBK BL'KKK V. J. BARNKS. ' ;. Claim £5. * Mr J. B. Russell appeared for plaintiff, and Mr Hesketh for defendant. This was a claim for commission on finding a purchaser of certain property in Cabbage Tree .Swamp. It was shewn, however, that plain tiff not having completed his part of the business was not entitled to the £10 as originally proposed, but as plaintiff had taken some trouble in the matter, defendant gave him £5. The claim was for the re maining £5. After hearing the evidence on both sides, which was very conflicting, the plaintiff was nonsuited. This was all the business.

OPENING OF THE NEW MARKET.

SUCCESSFUL EXHIBITION,

MARKET COMMITTEE. His Worship the Mayor, Councillors Hobbs, Holdahip, Hurst, Prime; Messrs A. Martin, B. Maclean, Goodfollow, Bassett, Major Walinsley. KXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. Messrs Hobbs, Kirk, Greenwood. STEWARDS. Messrs Hobba, Greenwood, Kirk, Prim*, and Anderson. The new Market at the junction of Grey, Cook, and Queen-streets was opened this morning. The event was celebrated by an exhibition of articles of local industry, pro duce, and manufactures. There was a large number and good variety of entries, and the conveniences afforded by the com modious building for arrangement, fgave the exhibition a better appearance than that of any similar show ever before held in Auck land. The hunled way in which the show had been got up prevented a thorough, classi fication, but the facilities for seeing could not havcbeen excelled. The exhibits were arranged in the various stalls around the building, with a centre table, on either side of which a broad path was left for visitors. Although some thousands of people visited the exhibi tion during the day there was no crushing, and all the exhibits were seen to advantage. We noticed a very large number •£ country people in town, and the shops were ap parently doing a large business, which may nave prevented them from closing. At any rate, whether from this cause or not, it is certain that business was continued at the majority of shops in town throughout the day. The waather was all that could be desired, so that those who came from a distance had the pleasure of an enjoyable drive in addition to . the gratification more nearly connected wiife the day's proceedings. jThe exterior of the Market building was gaily, decorated with flags and evergreens, and the inside had a very picturesque ap pearance.

FORMAL OPENING.—THE SPEECHES

Shortly after twelve o'clock the Market was thrown open to the public, and a large number of ladies and gentlemen took their seats on the raised platform.

• His Worship the Mayor oamo forward, and said he felt considerable prid;> and pleasure that day in inaugurating a '*ork of such great importance to the interests of the citizens and country settlers. He could not plead the excuse, sometimes put forward by speakers, that he was unaccustomed to public speaking, but he must excuse himself from a long speech on account of the severe cold he was suffering under. He had hoped his Honor the Superintendent would have been present to ; .officiate that day* . but he had received a,note from him regretting his inability to attend, and the duty there fore devolved upon himself, to open the Market. He was glad to be able to say that the Corporation had fully kept their promise with the public in the erection of that building, upon which the sum of £8000 had been expended to bring it to the state they saw it there that, day. The whole of that sum had not, however, come out of the ratepayers' pockets, a portion having been granted by the Provincial Go vernment, to which he thought they were no doubt as much entitled as other parts of the province. In judging of the building it was to be viewed in two aspects: will it meet the

requirements of the country settlers, and will it supply the wants of the city. They did not want a mere col lection of shops, their main object being to induce the country settlers to come for ward with their produce. They depended on them doing so. Sheds were being built for those who came in on market day or any other day where settlers could draw up with their carts. For many years they had heard a great deal of the advan tages that would be conferred by a mar ket, and of the evils of middle-men. That want had now been supplied, and he hoped the effort would be a success. Before pro ceeding to open the Market formally he would call upon one or two speakers who were desirous of addressing them. Ihe Provincial Secretary would first. speak. (Cheera.) Mr Lusk then came forward and said he was sorry the Superintendent was unable to be present because he was sure his Honor would have felt, as he felt, that a preat step in advance had been made by Auckland that day by the opening of such a Market-hou3e. About four months ago when present at the laying of the foundation stone he thought the building was too large for their requirements, but looking at the exhibi tion that day, the number and excellence of the exhibits of produce and manfuctures, he felt convinced |that the City Council had not over estimated the requirements of the city and surrounding districts. He felt especially gratified at that days proceedings, because in his place in the Provincial Council he had often been pained to hear the expres sions of bitterness between the town and country members, and their rivalry I between those interests. He had ■ heard the country members complain that the city would provide nothing for the benefit of the country, and he had heard taunts from the city members that if a Market-place were erected there was no produce to bring in to it. The exhibition that day contradicted both those statements. The country had shown its ability to perform its part, and the town had contributed its share. He trusted that they had beard the last of this rivalry, and that the only rivalry between town and country would be which can most advance the inter ests of the province. (Cheers.) Mr Albyn Martin was received with cheers. He expressed the gratification of the country settlers at the. opening of the Market. It had been a long time coming, but now it was there it would be the fault of the country settlers if they did not make use of it. He hoped it would be agreat success, and the settlers should strive to make it such. On behalf of the country settlers he tendered thanks for tue benefit the Market would confer.

Mr Woodward said -with regard to the show he might say he had been appointed one of the judges, and they had found their duty a very difficult one to perform. The produce was distributed over the whole building. They really could not be held responsible for their decisions that day.' t (Criea of "Oh ! Oh !") Well, they could not find anything they looked for, but they had done their best. Mr Lusk had spoken of a rivalry between town and country. He denied that any such rivalry existed. He •regarded that building as an olive branch held out by the town to the country, and he thought their hearty thanks were due to all who had taken an active part in bringing the work to a completion. They were especially due to his Worship the Mayor, and he thought they should give that gentleman three hearty cheers before separating. The Mayor then asked if any other gentle man was desirous of speaking, and thers being no response, he said it now only remained for him to formally open the Market. AVith regard to the show he must apologise to the judges and the public for the confusion The fact ii there were scarcely any exhibits in yesterday, and they had been hurriedly arranged that morning. In their anxiety to open the market as early as possible for business they had perhaps sacrificed the ex hibition to some extent. Bmsiness in the Market would be commenced on Monday next, tha 23rd of June. He hoped the blessing of God would rest upon the Market and all relating therewith. He now declared the Market to be open, and it is open accord ingly. The band here struck up " God Save the Queen," the audience during the anthem re maining bareheaded. The Mayor then called for three cheers for the Market, which were heartily given ; and three cheers were given for the Mayor, which terminated this pai-t of the proceedings. The city band'performed various selections of music during the afternoon, opening with the, "Wedding March" specially composed by Sir George Elvey for the marriage of the Marquis of Lome.

THE EXHIBITS

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In the stalls on the right near the main en trance, were arranged the horticultural exhibits. Conspicuous among these were those furnished by Mr C. T. Wren, who was awarded a first-class prize. His col lection included fruit-trees, evergreens, camelias, and other winter flowering plants There was also a specimen of the Ramie plant, the fibre of which is worth from £66 to £V) per ton in the home market. This is a most valuable economic plant, and is worth the attention of settlers. The fibre is pre pared with very little labour, and the plant bears at any time during the year. The Hobson Nursery also showed a very prettily arranged collection of evergreens, amongst which we noticed some fine colens, ferns, and pines. There were other exhibits of trees, which are mentioned in the list below. One of the leading features in the exhibition was the assortment of furniture. Cranwell and Co. occupied one stall, and appeared to have selected their exhibits with the view of : contrasting our rimu with walnut for cabinet making. Two drawing suites were exhibited of these woods, and the rimu suite was fully equal, if not superior, in finish and appear ance to that male from the unfoiled wood. Messrs T. and H. Cooke occupied the adjoining stall, and exhibited handsome mahogany dining - room and walnut drawing - room suites. A number of fine models of vessels occupied the ex treme corner of the right wing. To these Mr J, Waymouth, junr., contributed [fifteen models, including the models of the iyacht Energy, the missionary schooner iSouthern Cross, as originally modelled and iaccepted, and as afterwards' lengthened for the auxiliary crew. Mr Waymouth, senr., exhibited a model of his well-known yacht 'Glitter, designed by him; also a design and model of the American champion yacht •America ; a model of Lord Paget'a yacht |Mosquito, and designs of the ships Ethiopian arid Pak Wan, prepared by Mr Waymouth, /secretary to Lloyd's, London. Mr David Gouke exhibited models of the Planet, Comet, and Satellite. Messrs C. Bailey, Garnaut, and J. Featon also exhibited some admirable models. Adjoining the stall devoted to nau tical exhibits were the exhibits of printing, binding, and lithographing. Here also were two fine needlework pictures, and samples of cigars and tobacco made by Mr Gotch, of Papakura. Mr. Busby, of Shortland street, occupied a compartment with Venetian blinds and various articles of wire work, which ..reflected credit on hia establishment, and proved the possibility of procuring such articles locally made of equal

excellence with those of English manufacture. In this stall Mrs McNamara exhibited apai? of curtains, and Mr WalkeT of Wakefield-

street, some excellent cane work. The stall for flour, biscuits, &c, was well snpplfetJ. Mr Woodward shewed a large variety of fancy biscuits. Mr Coupland good samples of oatmeal; and the Star Mills excellent maize.

An assortment of spices shown

by Mr D. Stephenson, of Wyndham-street, obtained first prize. It comprised almost every variety oi spice, and was altogether an admirable collection. The adjoining stall

was devoted to liquids, and here good cheer was dispensed free by Messrs Whitson and Son to a large number. This firm exhibited five varieties of ale, the XXX being brewed entirely from colonial produce, both malt and hops being locally grown. The Crown Distillery exhibited whiskey, brandy, rum, and other spirits. Mr Button showed a great variety of cordials,, and Messrs Hooper and Co. their genuine brew. The sewing machine department attracted a good deal of attention. It was furnished by Mr G.

Heslop, of Vulcan4ane, with a great variety of machines and specimens of their workmanship. In the same stall M. de L'Eau, of the Auckland shirt manu factory, showed a good variety of made up shirts, and Mrs Eushbrook exhibited a jjiece °f well-executed t crochet work. Adjoining this stall was ttie saddlery of L. Foster and Sons ; and in another compart ment, that of Mr Wiseman and Mr Jones, they were very good collections. We noticed amongst the goods exhibited by Mr Wiseman a solid leather portmanteau of superior make, which is manufactured at English cost. Good assortments of Auck land-made clothing were exhibited by Messrs S. Coombes and J. Levy, who. had this department all to themselves, but were quite equal to the task of sustaining Auckland's reputation for tailoring. Mr A. Bettany exhibited a quantity of provisions, including fine rolled beef, butter and cheese. Behind the raised platform was the machinery department. At the entrance was a large collection exhibited by E. Por ter and Co. Amongt the most noticeable feature of this exhibition were the ga3 stoves. Of these only two or three kinds were exhibited, but they attracted a good deal of attention. The collection contributed by this firm comprised almost every kind, of fancy ironmongery. Some very pretty ornamental tables were shewn ; there werealso umbrella stands, spades, forks, mangles, ploughs and other articles too numerous for special mention. Messrs James Smart and Go. occupied the adjoining stall, and exhibited an admirable assortment of goods. A hand-threshing machine attracted a great deal of attention, and was we believe sold during |the day. Messrs Cousins and Atkin were conspicious as usual in the carriage and waggon depart ment. Fraser| and Tinne furnished a strong flax machine and steam engine, and other pieces of machinery. There were many other exhibits worthy of special notice in this department which our sjpace to-day precludes us from doing justice to. Messrs Carder Bros, had a good show of pottery ware, drain pipes, &c, from their works on the Waitemata. There was also a large assortment of the same chvs of goods manufactured by Mr George Boyd, at the Newton works. Samples of Wharekawa coal and iron ore, the property of the New Zealand Landland Coal Company, were objects of great attraction. An exhibit of Mangapai stone, by Mr P. A. Philips, attracted much notice. This stone is highly suitable for ornamental purposes. Coal of a fair quality from the Bridgewater farm, also iron ore, ochre, and other minerals, were exhibited by Mr James Foote. The estimated quantity of coal on

the upper strata is fourteen millions of tons. Mr W. Kirby exhibited some Raglan and Newcastle coal. Samples of asphalt pave ment by Mr J. Morrison were also in this see-

tion. The Awitu iron and coal mine sent some very good samples of coal and hematite iron ore. TheAucklandlnstitute exhibited several cases of precious stones and gems, minerals and building stone of various qualities, also vegetable fibres. The exhibit of silk bothon the cocoon and in hanks by Miss Chalmers and Geo. Whitmore showed how silk could be produced in this favored climate. Some* beautiful, specimens of iieece wool grown by Major Jackson were exhibited by Messrs Heighly and Co. Rope from native flax was very conspicuous in Section 3. The exhibitors were Messrs Williams and Co. and Mr W. Mathews. Great strides have been made in the manufacture of this article into ropes ranging- from Sh inches to 2 inches, fishing lines, plough reins, &c. There was a splendid show of Auckland-grown potatoes, by Mr Churches and Mr R. Gwynne. Samples of hops from the Mauku, Maini-; rangi, and Mongoniai were exhibited. There were also some very fair samples of wheat, grown in the province, Mr R. Hobbs being an exhibitor of one lot. The show of butter was very good, . and* the different exhibits looked very tempt ting. The exhibitors were W. Woodward, J. Quellrough, W. Ferguson, Rev. G. Smales, Miss Crow, — Bovey, G. and T. Churches. The latter exhibited some very fine cheese. Mr Woodward also had a good show of cheese. One of the most attractive stalls in the Market was the exhibit of butchers' meat by Mr Messenger. This stall was very tastefully arranged, and nothing but prime meat was shown. Those who have seen the cleanliness and careful arrangements of the butchers' shops in Paris and observing Mr Messenger's to-day must have been struck, with the similarity. If Mr Messenger supplies the public witu as good a quality 0 of article as he exhibited to-day he will not want to beg for custom. Mr Dornwell exhibited a quantity of preserved meat, which is becoming an important article of export. The preserves and jellies, by Mrs J. S. Jakins looked |very tempting. My Olson and Mr Neal both exhibited vari ious kinds of sauces ; and Mr Fish, sarsapa tilla, all of Auckland manufacture. There was a good show of dried fish, both by Mr J. Loumy, of Official Bay, Mr Motion, and E. Targett, of the Thames. Animportant branch of local industry was well represented by the exhibit of Auckland-made boots and shoes, by Messrs Black annd Co., of Wellesley streei. This firm supply nothing but factory work, and they employ a very large, number of hands. The excellent quality; of their work was freely commented upon;' There were some splendid exhibits in Class 43, consisting of song-birds by F. H. Eyre, who also exibited the only bullfinch in the colony; canaries by W. Eyre ; Brahma fowls, Cochin China fowls, by various exhibitors ; carrier pigeons, including dun and blue pearl eyed Autwerps, fine old English dragons, and ashy pearl-eyed Antwerps, the property of the, proprietors of this journal fantails, black barbs by other exhibitors, and a variety; t>f rare birds by the Acclimatization Society.' William's Fire Kindlers were in a very con spicuous place. The manufacturer of theses useful household commodities also exhibited^ some samples of Auckland made whiting,' in the manufacture of which we wish him success. The samples were certainly or a good quality, and quite equal to the imported articles. Mr A. Bettany exhibited in his stall a very fine quality of j bacon, which was ticketed at 9d per lb.; also j Wairoa cheese and Auckland butter. The j showjof vegetables was very fine, and it would I be difficult to select the best growth of the ■ various kinds exhibited, but we must not pass over the really splendid chow of

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The finest sample and show of cured schnap per over seen in the Auckland market is now on view at Mrs Murray's saloon. The curer is Mr E. Tar'gett from the Thames. —[Advt.]



As an evidence of the apathy of the people, in regard to social questions, we may state the fact that not one reformer responded to the call of Mr John Mason last night, at Sceat's British hotel, although the meeting for the resuscitation of the " Political Union " has been duly announced. The meeting, therefore, was postponed until Monday evening next, when the "union " song as appended will be sung by the Chairman :—



Come all reformers, great and small, With love of freedom, short or tall, Who would not deeper, deeper fall, And join the Political Union. For now's the time and now's the hour To exert your strength and show your power, And nip taxation in its flower. And join the Political Union. The elections, friends, are near at hand; 'Tis time for men to make a stand Against the mighty locust band, And join the Political Union. The book for numbers' names ia here, Cigars and pipes, aid lots o'beer Your thoughts to stir, your hearts to cheer ; Come, join the Political Union. Come, join—nor hesitate nor pause-- We need, good men, and better laws ; Come, strive in Freedom's noble cause, And join the Political Union.



" A Sufferer " writes again urging an in quiry into the case of the late Patrick Doolan, who died at Mount Eden Gaol. He asks us whether the depositions were different from our report of the inquest. In reply we may state that our report was very much con densed, and did not even give a full outline of the evidence taken, which was too lengthy for publication. The certified depositions have been read over by us, and prove beyond question that it was beyond human skill to have saved Doolan's life, and.we are con vinced after inquiry that the deceased was very kindly treated. We must therefore dose the correspondence.



A good hint for the approaching elections is that conveyed by an Australian paper which relates that Mr W. Kowe, one of the candidates for the vacant seat at the Council table, having had several hundred cartes taken of himself, in eight different attidues, used them as a substitute for the ordinary canvassing card.



Messrs French and Co. advertise in an other column thei- goods ; quality and price unequalled. A view at their window proves that their notices 'is no puff to entrap the public, but a really genuine offer, that those who wish to purchase may do ao at ex tremely low prices, and for the cash bring home to their families an article which will commend itself in the using. Coffee.—Brown, Barrett and Cos. Standard Coffee is both delicious and strong. Brown, Barret and Co.'s Excelsior Coffee deserves preference to any coffee on account of purity and distinctness of flavour. Note the brands, sold at almost every grocery establishment ni town and province.—[Advt.] Dr Bmoht'sPhosphodyne.—Multitudes of People are hopelessly suffering from Debility, Nervous and "Liver Complaints, Depression of Spirits, Delusion, TJnfltness for Business or Study, Failure of Hearing Sight and Memory, Lassitude, Want of Power, &c, whose cases admit of a permanent cure by the new remedy Phosphodynb (Oxonic Oxygen), which at once allays all irritation and excitement, imparts new energy and life to the enfeebled constitution, and rapidly cures every stage of these hitherto incurab.'e and distressing maladies. Sold by all Chemists and Storekeepers throughout the Colonies, from whom Pamphlets containing testimonials may be obtained tiff- Caution.—Be particular to ask for Dr. Bright's I*hosphodyne as imitations are abroad; and avoid purchasings single bottles, the genuine article being old in case only. .



CL E V S & 0 O. • Have on Sale -200 boxes Belmont Sperms ;ui 25 tons Fine and Coarse Salt 20 barrels American Prime Mess Pork. [Established 1864.] rv STEPHENSON & CO.'s CELEBRATED COFFEES, "EXHIBITION BRAND" "EAGLE BRAND" "CROWN BRAND," Are to be procured at all respectable Grocers and Storekeepers throughout the Province of Auck land. D. STEPHENSON & CO., WYNDHAM STREET,* AXJCKLAND. "WE HAVE OPENED 8 CASES OF VERY CHOICE MILLINERY, Including Paris-trimmod HATS AND BONNETS J. COSGBAYE & CO.



Q A TJ T I 0 N J OLSON'S TOMATO SAUCE. Connoisseurs pronounce this Sauce to bo tho BEST for general use in households, and, in con sequence of its high reputation, some unprincipled persons have been induced to Collect Empty Bottles bearing the manufacturer's name stamped thereon, ! and pass tue same off as " Olson's Universal Tomato Sauco."' The proprietor has in consequents caused liis TRABE MARK to be Registered under the ; provisions of the " Trade Marks Act, 1866," ard ■ proceedings will be taken against such persons as I may forge or counterfeit such mark. The public are cautioned to ASK FOR OLSON'S SAUCE, and see that the name is Stumped on Bottle and Stopper, and wrapped round with his well-known label. GREAT REDUCTIONS FOR THRiEE MONTHS ONLY AT THTC AMERICAN PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPANY, 194, queen street, Next Door to Savings' Bank. Cartes-de-visite reduced from 16s per dozen- to 13s 6d. Maori Celebrities (largest stock in New Zealand to select from), reduced from 12s por doaen to 6a. Views from all parts of New Zealand reduced from 12s per dozen to 6s. Enlargements from Cartes-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, Magic Lantern Slides, Stereoscopic Slides, &c, grsatly reduced. J. MoGARRIGLE, Manacer. NOTICE. THE undersigned having entered Into Partnership as General Drapors, Clothiers, &c the Business lately condncted by MR RUSH BROOK will in future be carried on under the style and firm of " RUSHBROOK <fe BRIDGMAN." W. RUSH BROOK. WILLIAM R. BRIDGMAN. BTJSHBROOK & BEIDGMAN T> ESPECTFULLY invite attention XV to their LARGE AND WELL-ASSORTED STOCK of NEW ANi. SEASONABLE DRAPERY AND CLOTHING, Fancy Dress Materials, French Merinos Winceys, ALL WOOL PLAIDS. Crimean Shirting. WHITE AND SCARLET FLANNELS, Calicos, BLANKETS, HOSIERY. A LARGE LOT OF CHILDREN'S WINTER JACKETS to be sold CHEAP. L»d'es\ Maids, and Children's Waterproof Mantles, Black Straw Hats, Flowers, Feathers. &c. MEN'S AND BOYS' CLOTHING IN GREAT VARIETY, Crimean Shirts, Men's, Boys', and Youths' OVERCOATS. Lambswool, Merino, Military Worsted, and Cotton Half-hose. Extra Heavy Mole Trousers, &c., &c. NB—COUNTRY ORDEKS PROMPTLY EX ECUTED AND CAREFULLY PACKED. RUSHBROOK & BRIDGMAN, JUNCTION DRAPERY WAREHOUSE, (Opposite Abmy and Navy Hotkl), UPPER QUEEN STREET, AUCKLAND,