SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

PORT OF AUCKLAND.

HIOIT : Tbls evening, 6.14 ; to-mono* msTO-!']B/r 3: This evanir.g, 5.12; BUN-KIBIE! To momw morrln?, 6.44 MOOT"S AGE: Full Moon, 2nd May, 8.48a.ta.

ARRIVALS.

Murray, s.s.. Palmer, from xauranga1 Southern Cross, s.s., Sellars, from Tauranga Blanche, Vice-Regal Yacht, from Tauracga Bella, cutter, from Tauranga Merlin, schooner, from Lyttelton Flirt, brigantine. from Lyttelton Forrst Queen, ketch, from Napier Fortune, schooner, from rover ty Bay

DEPARTURES.

Pretty Jane, s.s, for Gisborne and Napier

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

For Poverty Bay—Julius Voerel. schooner, at once For Russell—Rowena, s.s., Monday; Murray, s.s

this evening For Hokianga—Lady Franklin, barque, at once Newcastle—Hylton Castle, to morrow Southern ports—Taranaki, s s , Ist proximo (Suez

Mail) Levuka, via Wangapoa—Daphne, early Napier and Southern ports—Cyphrenes, s.s , early London—Anazi, barque, early

VESSELS EXPECTED.

Cyrhrenes, s.s., Mail Steamer, from irandavu Rangatira, s.s., from Sydney, 28th instant Southern Cross, s.s., from England Empreza, barque, from Liverpool. Sailed October 15 Jubilee, rhip, from London, Sailed January 21 Rouparell, ship, from London. Sailed February 19 Bella Mary, from Hobert Town, early Huntley Castle, ship, from London, loading Isabella, brig, from Newcastle. Sailed 14th instant Annie Lisle, barque, from Newcastle. Sailed about 20th instant Mary King, schooner, from Adelaide, early Ocean Wave, from Oaniaru, early Rose M., barque, from Oamuru, e&vly Augusta, schooner, from Sydney, early Edith, schooner, from South Sea Islands, early Excelsior, schooner, fromDunedin, early Serene, barque, from AVellington Clematis, ketcb, from Lyttelton, .early Ryno, schooner, from Lyttelton

IMPORTS.

Per Merlin, from Lyttelton: 327 sacks oats, 45 do bran, 90 do potatoes, 65 do bar ley, 19 coses cheese, order. Per Flirt, from Lyttelton : 800 sacks oats, 500 do wheat, 100 do sharps, D. H. McKenzie.

Up to the time of our going to press there •was no sign of the San Francisco mail steamer, which is now a week overdue.

The cutter Vincent has cleared out for Tau ranga with the following cargo : 1 qr.-cask rum, 1 do brandy, 10 cases brandy, 7 cases drapery, 2 bales drapery, 2 cases pickles, 2 cases salt, 1 plough ; 20 bags sugar, 2C cases candles, 4 hf -chests tea, 36 sacks oats, 2 cases sundries, C. Pike; 2 do glass, Francis; 30 sacks flour, Thornton, Smith, and Firth ; 700 feet timber, Union Sash arid. Door Com pany ; 1,000 bricks, Keane ; 20 boxes soap. Warnoek ; 1 parcel ammunition, Evitt; 5 parcels sundries.

The s.s. Pretty Jane took her departure at noon for Gisborne and Napier. She took a full general cargo and the following passengers : —For Gisborne : Mr and Mrs Clinton, Miss Vivian, Mr Hooper, Mr Wright, and 40 immigrants in the steer age. For Napier : Mr and Mrs A. McGuin ness, and Mr Mann ; steerage, Mr Kebble. The ketch Fanny Kelly cleared out to-day for Opotiki with a full cargo of general stores, Lewis Bros.

Echooner Fortune has cleared out for Bay of Plenty with a cargo of stores.

The cutter Dolly Varden brings GO, 000 shingles, 25 tons firewood, 1 ton gum, 2 tons bark, from Ngungururu.

The ketch Forest Queen from Napier has arrived in ballast.

The cargo of the barque loneis nearly all discharged. It has been turned out in excellent order.

The barque lone has entered outwards for Newcastle.

The schooner Merlin arrived this morning from Lyttelton after a passage of 9 days. She brings a cargo of grain consigned to M. Niccol.

The brigantine Flirt arrived from Lyttel ton early this morning with a cargo of south ern produce consigned to D. H. Mackenzie.

The cutter Bella brings a cargo of produce from Tauranga.

The s.s. Murray arrived early this morning from Tauranga. She left Tauranga on Wednesday with easterly breeze and heavy sea. She brings a cargo of 239 sheep, which she discharged at Orakei, and the fol lowing passengers :—Mrs MaunseD, Captain Morris, Miss Orman, Messrs Wood and Fenton.

Notice is given by the General Govern ment that the time for receiving tenders for building four steam launches is extended to the 21st May.

The boiler for the steamer Hauraki was brought down this morning from Messrs. Fraser and Tinne's works and taken along side the new vessel, which lies under the shears in Mechanics' Bay ready to receive it.

The s.s. Southern Cross returned from her weekly trip to Tauranga shortly after twelve last night. She brings some general cargo ■and several passengers. The ship Dorette broke bulk yesterday, but owing to some of the entries not having been passed the work of discharging was stopped by the Custom-house authorities, shortly after it had been begun. It was re sumed in good earnest this morning. The goods are turning out in first-class condition.

His Excellency's yacht the Blanche, Capt. Marks, arrived last night from Tauranga with Sir James Fergusson and suite on board. The yacht left Tauranga on Tuesday night, and encountered strong N.E. and E. winds throughout the run up. A heavy sea was rolling in from the N.E. The sustained blow from the N.E. and eastward during the last two or three days has prevented several vessels ready to start from proceeding on their way. Among these are the Belle Brandon, schooner, laden with timber for Lyttelton, which the day before yesterday left the Breakwater and anchored well up the harbour; the Mary Melville, schooner, bound for Lyttelton; the Allahabad, ship, anchored outside Rangitoto reef, bound with coals for San Francisco ; the Fanny Kelly, ketch, with general cargo for Opotiki; Hylton Castle, barque, bound for Newcastle, in ballast. The barque Lady Franklin, for Hokianga, and the brig Moa, for Newcastle, are also ready to sail.

The moonlight excursion of the the p.s. Golden Crown has been in indefinitely post poned owing to the unfavorable state of the weather.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Napier, April 29. The s.s- Star of the South left for Auck land at 4.40 p.m.

COMMERCIAL.

CALL AND DIVIDEND LIST.

The following are the current calls and dividends payable in the companies named below :— Calls. , „ a , ' £ S. d. Date Auckland Whaling C 0... .. 210 0 May 9 Kubv 0 10 May 13 Lincoln Castle ... .. .. 010 May 13 Queen of the May .. ..010 May 13 National Bank of N.Z 0 lOgtO July 1 Dividends. OldWhau .. 010 0 April 29

COLONIAL PRODUCE.

jJuyiNG riacES, corrected by axtckla-nu Dkaxtois. s. a. s. d. s d. s. d Butter,per Ib. 0 o—lo Ducks,pair.. 2 o—4 0 Cheese (new) 0 6—o 7 Geese, each 2 C—4 0 Eggs, per doz. 0 o—2 0 Turkeys .. 1 6—4 0 Lard, per lb. 0 7—o 0 | Canterbury Bacon & Hams Fowls, pair.. 2 o—4 Cl (bare) ..0 8— 9 Good Salt Butter Is—l 3 Do (in cloth) 9-0 10 Canter. Cheese, 6—o 8 Auckland 0 6-0 7 Hams, lOd to 13d per lb. .Retail Prices, Farm and Dairy Produce. s. d. s. d. s. d s. d. Milk, perqt. 0 0-0 C Ducks each 5 0-6 0 Butter (fresh) 16-19 Geese, each 50-60 Cheese (new) 0 B—lo Turkeys, per 5 0-73 Eggs.iper doz. 2 3—o 0 Bacon, per lb. 0 8-0 lo Lard, per lb. 0 6—o 0 Hams .. .. 0 9.-1 0 Fowls, pair,. 4 6-50 Salt Butter.. 1 3—l 6 Butciikbs' Meat. Beef, per lb. 0 4—o 7 ' Pork, per lb 0 6 Mutton .. 0 4—o 6 1 Veal 0 6 BREADSTUFFS. FLOUR. WHOLESALE. Millers' Price, per ton—lst quality, £16 Fine Flour—household £14 Adelaide Flour .. £18 Canterbury £12 to £15 Seconds, £12. Sharps, £710a Bakers' Price, per lb t. .. .. 3d Bean, Is 9d per bushel. Bread, per 21b. loaf, 4d to 4d. Maize, crushed and whole, 7s BISCUIT. CaWn Biscuit, per 1001b, -Retai 22s MAIZE, OATS, POTATOES, ETC. WHOLESALE. Maize, 7s 6d good ; .very scarce Oats, 5s 6d per bushel. Potatoes, £5 to £5 10s Hay, £2 to £4 10s per ton. Straw, £2 10s to £3 per ton. Chaff, £6 10s per ton. Onions, scarce, 2d to 2M lb RETAIL. Maize, per bushel, crushed, 7s 6d Oats, 6s per bushel. Potatoes, 6s 6d per cwt. Hay, cwt., 4s to 6s. Straw, 4s to 5s per cwt. Chaff, 7s 6d to 8s per cwt. KAURI GUM AND FLAX MARKET The following are the prices in the Auckland market :— Gum—Well scraped, best quality .. ..£26 to £28 Ordinary sorts £25 to £26 Flax.-Finest quality £13 to £16 Second ditto £10 to £14 Tow £7 to £8.: BUILDING MATERIALS. Timber.—Boards and scantling, 100 ft, 9s to 16s ; at mills, 11s 6d ; planed, tongued, and grooved, 11s Cd to 17s New Zealand palings, 5-feet, 10s ; 6-feet, 12s ; ti tree rails, £215s to £3 per 100 ; puriri posts, £5 per 100 ; shingles, 8s to 18s per 1000 ; HoDart Town palings sft., 17s: 6ft., 19s : Hobartown rails, 755. COAL AND FIREWOOD MARKET. Coal.—Newcastle, on Wharf, nominal; delivered, 15s per ton. Firewood.—Uncut, 14s 6d per ton, delivered cut, 17s per ton, delivered.

Hunter and Nolan's Report.

Horses : There has been increased vitality in the market, and for those of a good stamp satisfactory prices were obtained, but low conditioned, weedy animals and maves, were comparatively neglected. The gelding Game Boy sold for £22, and was afterwards re-sold for £25. Light harness horses from £10 10s to £20.

Cattle : There has been a lwost unprece dented rise in fat stock, although a good many have been brought forward. The dairy cows offered have generally been of a very inferior description, but for good animals at their profit the demand is good. Stores have been in rather short supply, but ade quate to the demand. Dairy cows, from £7 to £S 15s ; calves and yearlings, from £1 5s to £2 7s Gd ; beef, from 35s to 38s pc-i 100 lbs.

Sheep continue in excessive supply, and consequently the demand is slack at from Is 8d to 2s 4d per 81t>. Stores are saleable ; half-bred ewes, in low condition, 15s ; ewe lambs, 10s ; wether lambs, 9s Gd.

Pigs : An unusually large supply were yarded at Newmarket, and found ready sale at fully last week's prices.

CHIEF POST-OFFICE, AUCKLAND.

Maixp wai. Clock ah TT-kpfr :— For Thames, to-morrow, at 10.3) a.m. and 5 30 p.m For Cornmandel, to-morrow, at 12 30 p.m. For > apier and Southern provinces, per Mikado, six hours after arrival For Whitianei, Ti.irua, Tauranjjn, and Opotiki, per Southern Cross, to-morrow, at 3 p.ro For I'hAthhin Islands, per Ocean Wave, to-morrow For Mahurarpi, Matakana, Manpapsi, "Wnipu, *c., per Lilly Bowcn, on Saturday next, at 10 a m. For the undermentioned places, per Taranaki, on Saturday, 2nd May, as under : — For India, China, Mediterranean Torts, and Continent of Europe, at C.30 a m Tor Southern provinces, and Australian Colonies, at 7.30 a m For the United Kingdom, via Suez ((or letters specially addrer?ed). at 7 "0 am For the United Kingdom, via Brindisi, and late letters for Southern provinces and Melbourne, at Bam For newspapers, at C a m For motipy orders, and registered letters, on Friday, Ist May, at 5 p m For Tauranga, per Murray, on Monday next, at 3 p.m. For Russell, Wangarca, and Mongonui, per Eowena, oil Monday next, at 4 p. m. (Signed) . R. B. Bisp, Chief Postmiwtflr.

DEATHS.

Davkhby.— On April 30, Catherine Blanche, the bs loverl wife of Cajitain Daveuey. lhe funeral will leave ht-r late resilience, Frank- Jin .Road, tomorrow. May Ist, at 3 o'clock. Li-oyi— On Apill3o, 1874, Anne, the beloved wife of Henry Lloyd, Ks,q. 1 he funeral will leave Mrs Monaffhan's residence, Great North Road, To-morrow (Friday), at 2 o'clock. Friends ?re respectfully requested to attend.

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

THURSDAY, APRIL 30, 1874.

For the cause that lacks assistance, For the wrong that needs resistance, For the (uturo in the diatance, And tbo good that we can do

The present position of the dock question is anything but satisfactory. The effect of the recent communication from the Government, based on the Attorney-General's opinion and Mr Carruthera' report, is, in point of fact, that a large dock cannot now be built on any site in Auckland harbour without the express sanction of the legislature. We assume that the effect of this will be the opening up of the whole question again by the Harbour Board, with the view of deciding whether the legislature shall be memorialised to sanction the site already chosen, or if not, what other course shall be pursued in relation thereto. The Engineer in-Chief's report, calling in question the wisdom of expending the whole of the money available for harbour works on a graving dock, suggests a re-consideration of the subject de novo ; but we do not i think it would be wise to pursue this course. | The battle of a large versus a small dock has ■ been fought out, and to re-open the controversy would in all probability jeopardise the construction of an Auckland dock of any kind. Fortunately Nature has endowed our harbour with such advantages as require but little assistance from art. But if we desire to preserve the pre-eminence of the port we must have a dock capable of satisfying the extreme requirements of the colonial trade, even if such an advantage is secured at a sacrifice of other less important works, and at some cost to the port in excess of the revenue raised from the work. A new rumour which should strengthen this resolu tion has gained currency during the last few days. Itistothe effect that the Auckland dock will be opposed with the view of securing a colonial work of the kind situated at Wei. lington. Having had painful experience of the proclivities of the vampires located in the Empire city, Aucklanders who might otherwise have been disposed to regard the report as a joke feel disposed to suspect that there may be some foundation for it. The possibility of a naval station being established in the colony gives further colouring to the suggestion that Wellington may make an effort to deprive Auckland of what is naturally hers. It is by no means improbable therefore that while we are fight ing over the prize our Cook's Straits friends may make a bold effort to snatch it from our grasp. It is very desirable that the Board should be unanimous in its action in a mat ter of so much importance, and also that

there should be no unnecessary delay in centring to a conclusion regarding the course to be pursued. The bitter controversy and delay has without doubt thrown much light on the whole question, and shows pretty clearly that both parties have in away had a sufficient amount of right on their side to justify thegreatwarmth and enthusiasm which has on both sides attended the contest for the soundness' of their opinions. Mr Carruthers> view, that " the whole shore line, from Par nell Point to Freeman's Bay, is almost equally favourable in an engineering point of view," forms rather a startling comment on a subject of controversy which has been so fiercely contested here. In justice to both sides, however, it must be observed that on this point Mr Carruthers is wholly at variance with Mr. Moriarty and other engineers of considerable reputation. It wotild, we think, on the whole, be wise for the Harbour Board to discuss the matter temperately, and when a deter mination is arrived at with the full light now brought to bear upon it, for the members to "bury the hatchet," and the minority cordially co-operate in fur thering the main object which all have in view. We think this course will meet with general approval; indeed it is the only one open now unless we are determined to allow our own squabblings over the dock, as with the water supply, to damage the most vital interests of the city.

It affords us grent pleasure to notice the progress of our local institutions, and among these the Auckland Savings' Bank claims a prominent place, and appears to be fast becoming one of the most popular. The reforms introduced by the trustees in allow ing the withdrawal of sums under £20 with out notice, and by extending the hours of business, have been successful beyond expectation. By advertisement in another column it will be seen that a further addi tion to the days of business has been made. The liberal interest of 5 per cent, on deposits of one shilling and upwards, calculated from the 7th of each month (up to which date all deposits are entitled to a month's interest) is an 'encouragement to habits of providence which the working classes of AucHand should appreciate and avail themselves of. That they arc doing no is evidenced by the fact that the amount to the credit of the deposi tors has more than doubled in three years. The following comparative statement of deposits and withdrawals *c , in the Auck land Savings Bank, for the quarter ending 31st March, indicates the extent of the in crease :—

1872. 1873. 1874. Amount deposited •• £4161 £0110 £13 028 Number of deposits .. 558 SOI J519 Amount withdrawn .. £2900 £5097 £8370 Number of withdrawals 06 284 f.SS New accounts opened .. 92 103 302 Total amount nt the credit of depositors ..£29,317 £39,079 £02,226

Mr W. C. Daldy is the only candidate nominated for the vacancy in the City Council. The Returning Officer will declare the election on the day named in the writ issued. The election of Captain Dildy without opposition will, wo believe, give general satisfaction.

" Biblical" writes with reference to Mr Edger and the Plymouth Brethren. The subject is not one for the discussion of which we can open up our columns, and as " Bibli cal'a " letter would probably lead to further discussion we must decline to insert it.

Tho lower part of Short land-street is considerably improved by tho new buildings which Messrs L. 13. Nathan and Co. have had erected opposite the renovated Post Office block. Tho new erections, which consist of two handsome shops, one with a double front and the other single, and large store-houses above, are now finished, and the hoarding erected in front during the work has been removed. The pile is lofty and imposing in appearance, it is three storey high and faced with stucco. The windows, which aro six in number, are large, and though plain yet well looking and massive. In the centre above the topmost windows is the name of the firm in relief. The shops are already taken possession of, the double one by Mr. J. C. Sharland, chemist, who moves down from a few doors above, and Mr Pea cock, optician, who has been lately carrying on his business in Queen-street. Behind the shops are private offices and conveniences built in the best style. Mr Keals has been the architect, and Mr Watson the builder. We must not forget to mention the hand some stone pavement which has been laid down in front of the new shops. This of itself would be worth noticing without the buildings, and we trust shortly to see very few thoroughfares in the heart of our city without these marks of civilization fringing their sides.

A walk through the Britomart railway works after taking no note of them for a week or two gives us an idea of the energy with which improvements are going on in this locality. We shall shortly be able to boast a railway depdt capable of accommo dating an extensive traffic. Bails have now, we notice, been laid through the engine shed and carriage - shed, the exteriors of which have been finished some time. Among the buildings lately put up, a substantial carriage-painting shed catches the eye to the eastward. Near the engine-house, too, is a large goods shed which Mr Campbell is putting up. The framework is nearly complete, and the building will take perhaps a week longer to finish off. In an earlier stage of construction, between the painting shed and the large carriage-shed, is now ris ing another shedl This will be a very large building, about 200 feet by 40 feet, and will, when finished, be in itself a feature of the works. Mr Matthews has contracted for this. Several additional line of rail may be observed about. This morning thirty or forty navvies were busy constructing a goods line connecting with the rear of the present station. The demolition of the hill goes on slowly but surely.

It is just possible that a very important future might be in store for New Zealand flax by its application to a purpose which would leave a fair profit, and points to other pur poses to which the plant might be practically applied. A company as lately been formed at Home with the object of manufacturing telegraph cables. It is understood that the ground-work of their operations is the alleged power of Manilla hemp to resist decomposition or destruction by the influence of sea water. The cable, it is said, has simply to be covered with gutta-percha, and the gutta-percha with Manilla hemp—a pro cess which should save the moat costly part in the expenditure in material in the shape of iron sheathing. We understand that the Commissioner of Telegraphs in this colony has directed that experiment should be tried with New Zealand flax with a view of as certaining how, as compared with Manila hemp,'it is capable of resisting destruction in saltwater,

The Vivian Koyal Conuque Company, which played so successfully recently at the Prince of Wales Theatre, will give.their sparkling entertainment this ?™ mrxZ™™l Onehunga Institute. A capital programme is provided for the occasion. The members of the Auckland Football Club will hold their annual rneetmg to morrow evening in the Club-room, Thames Hotel, for the purpose of electing officers ana adopting the new rules for the coming season. Another fatal case of typhoid fever has, we regret to learn, occurred in the city, Airs B. J. Daveney being the unfortunate victim.

The upper part of Queen-street, m the neighbourhood of the new market-house, is beginning to assume a substantial appearance. Already some fifteen strongly-built houses, with good shops, are erected,, and last approaching completion ; and some of them, especially at the lower end of Wellesley street, are let, so that ere long we may expect to see a great improvement in this part of the city. A poor speechless paralyzed pauper, named John Kermode, resident of Port bt. Mary, Isle of Man, has been found in a dread ful condition. Although a harmless imbe cile, he "was regarded as a dangerous lunatic by ' the ignorant neighbours. He was chained to his bed, and being left there all night was found next morning with a hoJe 4in lon«s 3£in. wide, and down to the bone, in the right thigh/ He had been attacked by rats. He was alive, but in dreadful agony.

There is a great deal of sickness in the suburbs of Auckland at the present time, especially cases of typhoid and other fevers, arising from cold, damps, and unsavoury homes. Several instances have come under our observation in the immediate locality of badly ventilated rooms and homes by stag nant water and indifFerent drainage. This kind of fever, as medical gentlemen well know, usually proceeds from one or other of these causes ; health is' greatly de pendent upon pure air, good water, and cleanliness of person, but, unfortunately, pure water is scarce in Auckland, and, as Good Templars know, very difficult in many places to obtain. The Good Tem plars are now a numerous body, and as they are getting wealthy with the half-crown entrance-fees, and innumerable fines ex tracted from inconstant brothers of the order, they might form a fountain club, and show their sympathy fcr the people by erecting a few drinking-fountains in different parts of the city instead of .spending their money in toys and regalia. We would, however, geriously recommend every householder to ventilate his home, and banish every per nicious and offensive smell, in order to pre vent as much ns possible the encroachments of disease. The sense of smell was given to man in the divine economy of naturo as a protective power, an'l whenever this sense detects unpleasant odour 3be sure it is the silent voice of Mature appealing to the un derstanding for remedial «nd prompt measures for effectually removing the threatening danger.

The following particulars of a most shame ful case are furnished by a correspondent on whose testimony we place the greatest re liance :—" Sir,—Some time ago a lady, the wife of a well known 'gentleman' in this city, went to the South to spend a few weeks, leaving a young girl her maid-servant to keep house during her absence. The man taking advantage of the inexperience of the poor girl deliberately seduced her. There is not a redeeming feature in the case. The girl was previously well-conducted and re spectable. It would have been bad enough in a single man, but to my idea it was a most heinous thing for a married man with a family to do. I will send you his name to publish if you think such a course advis able.—l am, &c, Hum Anitas." [We should have very great pleasure in publishing the name, but if we did so we suppose we should be prosecuted as criminals. Thus it is that the law while severe beyond the utmost demands of justice in dealing with a journal ist, allows a double-dyed scoundrel to escape justice, and even shields him from being arraigned at the bar of public opinion.

Tho members of the Auckland Harmonic Society will meet for practice this evening at the usual place of meeting, when portions of the " Twelfth Mass " and the " Creation " will be performed.

There is at the present time a valuable clog in the kennel at the Police station. If not claimed by the owner he will be poisoned to morrow morning.

After the death of the unfortunate man Redshaw it is to be hoped the tripe-dressing business will be discontinued in that locality. Seeing that the City Council have publicly notified their intention to take the water for the town from the Western Springs, pur chasers of the business will hardly be enabled to claim any compensation for being com pelled to discontinue a deleterious trade, and should be warned in time before they incur any loss.

We [have to announce the gratifying in telligence that the Police Court clock, which has been silent for some time, is to be repaired. The taking down of the monitor this morning, exactly at 10.15 a.m., caused some temporary excitement, and at the same time raised pleasant expectations. Several con stables, headed by a sergeant, assisted Mr. Fournier, of Victoria-street, in taking down their old friend which has faithfully per formed its unconscious duties for some years. The clock, therefore, if the clockmaker keeps his promise, will be up again with its face towards the people in the couse of a few days.

Captain Featon notifies to the Auckland Artillery Volunteers that they must resign thoir arms and accoutrements either at the Military Armoury during the present week, or at the Drill-shed on Tuesday evening next, as the country is at peace.

Mr Richard Riordan, of the Golden Crown, announces the unfortunate fact that some passenger (not wilfully) "nobbled" his silk umbrella last night. Mr Riordan, therefore, with a magnanimity worthy of Caudle, in forms the lady or gentleman who made the mistake that he is prepared to furnish the case if such lady or gentleman will furnish him with his or her address.

Mr Thomson, lecturer and travelling agent to the Australian Mutual Provideat Society, gave a lecture at the Onehunga Institute on Monday evening, Wm. Stevenson, Esq., in the chair. The room was crowded and the audience seemed much entertained with the diagram illustration of the distinctive fea tures. Mr Thomson, after explaining the working of the society, read the new regu lation recommended by the president of the Institution of Actuaries, England, the sub stance of which is that all policies of Life Assurance in this society are indisputable and unchallengable after the policy has endured for five years ; also that policies are not forfeited if the surrendered value is sufficient for the payment of one year's pre mium. When through omission or from any other cause a member fails to pay the pre mium for the renewal of his assurance the surrender value of his policy will be held available, and applied from time to time in payment of the current premiums as they fall due. Policies are not irretrievably for feited unless the renewal premium remains unpaid for thirteen months after the sur ( render value of a policy has been exhausted

A flutter of excitement has been occa sioned among the young ladies of Auck land to-day by a double redding at the residence of T. Macffarlane, Esq. The happy pairs were Mr. J. B Hay, of Papakura, to Miss Macffarlane, and Mr J. White to Miss Wrlgut- The Key- -0- Bruce officiate<i on tne occasion. The departure of & s- s" Vrf%±™£? day at noon was the occasion of quite a com motion on the wharf in consequent.' Ui. ™« large number of passengers which she tot away. In addition to a full complement of saloon passengers there were no less than fifty in the steerage, including forty four and a-half adult immigrants lately arrived by the Dorette. • These comprise nearly 00 souls, including men, women and children. They have been engaged by Mr Smith of Poverty Bay, who is acting as Auckland agent for that district, bis especial work being to secure a continuous supply of servants, labourers, and mechanics. Mr Smith had instructions to engage twice the number, but was unable to set any more. The cargo conveyed by the Pretty Jane to Gisborne is the largest that has been taken. So altogether things must be looking up m Poverty Bay.

To the Editor : Sir,—l have just had atol m from my lodgings in Grafton Boad a valuable brown retriever dog, about nine months old, and of very playful disposi- I tion. I value him at £5 or more. It appears that a gang of thieves are prowling about the city during the night time, entering people s houses and enclosures, and taking therefrom anything they can lay their pilfering hands on. I have been told that Baron de Thierry and many other persons besides myself in this city and suburbs have been robbed by these prowling scoundrels within the last few days, who make it their business to succeed in their schemes. Baron de Thierry has had stolen a pretty white poodle dog, which has been taken from his residence in Wellington-street on the 24th ult. It had a running in the right eye, and answered to the name of Nero. We can't but expect these pilferings are bound to last while the police force is so small. I sincerely trust that these robberies will be put down, and that only could be done by strengthening the force to a proper number.—T am sorry I have to mention this, as it speaks badly for our city. The sooner it is put down the better. I will keep my powder dry in case of a fur ther intrusion. - I am, etc., A Sufferer.

We have received the May number of the Church Gazette, which contains the usual amount of well-selected church news. It also makes the following reference to the training ships :—" Negotiations are on foot with the General Government for the lease of the old vessel and the property at Kohi marama, for the purposes of atraining shipand reformatory for boys, but.'no definite arrange ments can be made till the sanction of the General Assembly has been obtained. A very low rental has been asked by the trustees, and it is to be hoped that no un necessary delay will occur in setting on foot so useful and charitable a work. At the present time there are no fewer than five large banking institutions doing business in the colony of New Zealand, but it seems that the number is to be still further increased, as the prospectus of a new bank has been issued in Dunedin. The capital is to be two and a-half millions, in 500,000 shares of £5 each, but only half the shares are to be offered at first. The head office is

to be inDunediri, and a provisional committee hag been selected there. Although we like to see the colony becoming more self-reliant every year, we doubt very much whether this new banking institution is at present required, and we question very much whether it can be made a profitable enterprise. At the present moment the popu lation of the colony does not greatly exceed 300,000 souls, while it is a well-known fact that some of the branches of the Aus tralian banks now doing business here are barely paying expenses. In addition to the new Colonial Bank in Dunedin, it is also said that the Bank of Victoria con template opening up branches throughout New Zealand.— Thames Advertiser.

The concert in aid of the funds of St Stephen's Orphan Home, Parnell, will take place at the Choral Hall on Saturday next under the distinguished patronage of His Excellency the Governor, Lady Fergusson, and other ladies and gentlemen. An excel lent programme is published, and the concert will doubtless be a great success. Mrs Grange, widow of the late Captain Grange, in acknowledging receipt of £9 10s, desires publicly through the Evening Star to thank Messrs Ward, Clair, and the members of the troupe for the entertainment given in Parnell Hall for her benefit ; also, the public for its patronage and the press for its sympathy.

The action for damages brought by George Taylor against William Lundon, in the Dis trict Court yesterday, for false.imprisonment and ill-usage, was adjourned until Tuesday next.

We are requested to call attention to the fact that the meeting of the church and con gregation, late Albert-street, will be held to morrow evening in the large room of the Young Mens' Christian Association, and not at the Temperance Hall as was previously announced.

POLICE COURT.—This Day.

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

LOST IN THE STREETS. Mary Brown and Daniel O'Callaghan were charged with being prostrate last night in the public streets, not being able to find their way home. Mary felt herself lost, and Daniel was completely at sea. They pleaded guilty, and were fined 10s each or forty-eight hours. SOLLY SMITH. A woman of small statue, known as Polly Smith, with about six aliases, was charged with using obscene language and loitering in bye-places for immoral purposes. Prisoner pleaded not guilty. Constable Kinsella deposed that he saw prisoner in Fort-street last night at ten o'clock accosting gentlemen, and asking them to partake of an oyster supper. When he spoke to her on the impropriety of her con- * duct she turned upon him and swore violently, expressing her surprise that he should address a lady of her character in the language of rebuke. m • Prisoner : It's a lie, Constable Kinsella; 1 did not swear at you. His Worship : I see there is a long cata logue of crime against you. What have you to say in vindication of your conduct ? Prisoner: Well, your Worship, I'm a servant, and I intend to go into service again when Mr. flannaford gets me a situation; but 'tia very hard, sir, to think that a "poor servant can t go to the butcher's for a kidney or sheep's heart with out being interfered with by the constables. Mr. Broham informed the Court that upon promises of reformation some benevolent persons procured a situation for prisoner in the Bay of Islands, where she got drunk and used very indifferent language to her mistress. So bad, indeed, was her conduct that she was discharged.

She was then sentenced to pay a fine of £5, or adjourn for three months to Mount Eden,

■■——«■—»»■«■*■—^—__ mmmm . ' ALLEGED LARCENY. ~~~~ Felix Seymour, a young man ttrJL engaged as clerk to Messrs. Frasl Dtly Tmne, was again brought up on sev S charges of embezzlement, namely nT?? 1 cember 9, 1873, the sum of £92 7s .°y \ 14, 1874, £49 Is. Gd. ; and on !&#> hisrpl-^ 96168-6^^^^ Mr. Joy appeared for prisoner, and on ft. application of Mr. Broham the case yZ, manded until Tuesday next. r^ This was all the business.

SUPREME COURT.-This Day.

Sittings in Bankruptcy,

Before His Honor Sir Geo A. Arney Xt Chief Justice.) '

Ec JONATHAN WOERALL HINDS. Mr Brookfield, on behalf of the trustee in this case, said that an additional report W now been filed by the trustee, on whichhe should ask for an order. The report teferred to was read. Tjjj, stated that the trustee had received sincelaat sitting a statement of the liabilities incurred by the bankrupt since his discharge. -%* trnstee was unable to say that the conduct of the bankrupt had been satisfactory or pn^ dent in the interval. He had taken ialod. gers who, he might have known would not pay him; and, in order to raise money, had discounted bills at s very heavy discount. Seven of these appeared in the statement furnished by the bankrupt amounting to £72, on which he had received £45 10s, the expenditure of ■ which he was unable to account for. He had now entered into an agreement to pay £6 a month so long as he received his allow. ance, an arrangement which he (the trustee) believed would be acceptable to the creditor. • Mr Brookfield applied for an order of the Court confirming the agreement. His Honor asked under what section the application was made. Mr Brookfield said it was under the 28?ti, The 295 th and 29Gth abo bore upon the cir cumstances. His .Honor said he did not wish to be understood as encouraging a foolish and ex travagant young man in shirking his responsibilities, but it was necessary before any order was made by the Court that its effect on subsequent proceedings should he considered. The sections referred to by the learned counsel dealt with "property," ami it was impossible to call the allowance made by an indulgent relationjproperty, as it might, be cut off at any moment. At the same time it was palpably the fault of those who looked after the interests of the creditors at i time of I the bankrupt's discharge that a more binding agreement had not been made, ,After seme further argument his Honor declined to make the order applied for. Be DENKIS KELLY. In this case Mr Broot field asked for an adjournment of fourteen days.—Granted. Ec ANDKKW JACKSON M'MATH. Mr Laishley appeared for the bankrupt, who was a storekeeper at Hokianga, and - aS^ed for a week's adjournment, as the^u banki "P** bein§ very Poor' had notbeen aW« to pay tne fees for the trustee>s report. -Adjourneu for a week- Re JAjtfES GOREIE. Mr Laishley apjy a*ed for the ban*«& who appeared for disci»! ar£?' . The report set forth **»* the bankrupt was a butcher, and formerly c T a™ed ™ ness in Wakefield-street. TV. hen the market opened he had removed 2? P«muM he took in that building. The cha^S 6 was not for the better. Business became O^ and creditors pressing. Not being able.' 0 keep up with the demands of the latter thtf bankrupt has sought the protection of the Court and filed his schedule. On the 16th March his liabilities were £85 Is lid, and his assets £30 16s 6d ; deficiency, £54 5s sd. ; There was no opposition, and the discharge was granted

He siaiOK driver. The bankxupt, who was a miner at the Thames, came up for his final examination and discharge. Mr Alexander appeared for the bankrupt, and Mr Rees opposed on be« ' t half of the Bendigo Independent G.M.C, VIST were the only creditors who had proved. The report stated that the troubles of the bankrupt had arisen out a suit bronght against him two years ago for encroaching on tbe boundaries of the Bendigo Indepen dent claim, which was adjacent to bis own claim. Damages were laid at £400, and . judgment for this amount was given against the bankrupt, who had no funds out ot ■ which to pay the sum. He had, therefore, sought the sheltering influence of the Court. On the 2nd of March, 1874, the liabilities > amounted to £473 45., and there were no available assets. Bankrupt was examinea on the general accuracy of the report oy - Mr Alexander, after which Mr Rees subject** him to a severe sifting as to bis allege* impecunious position at the time of filing nis schedule.

Me GEO. THORNE, JUN. In this case, which was adjourned from last sitting for the bankrupt to furnish a complete account of his position, Mr Macoor mick stated that sufficient time kad_ not elapsed for a thorough examination oltne estate, and he should ask that the further hearing might be adjourned till after fl» Honor's return from Wellington. . Mr Whitaker, on behalf of the banirnp^ said he had no objection to the adjournment, although a month was longer than was con venient. , firg t The case was then adjourned tiU tae i*> sitting in bankruptcy after his Honor arc turn. • .

THE CLAUS-REKEL COMPANY.

The deserved appreciation of the- raent* ° thi S talented company was evidenced dv exceUent audience that assembled at J^...,, City HaU last night. The performers evidently in much better spirits tnari J» first night, when thay were nndouMedJ-,. suffering from the fatigues of » ■ journey. We never rememoer an c tainment of the same high ««7 , ing with it the sympathies _£ mbced Auckland audience to the extent.«».. last evening's concert did. It M* j^, the faultless performance of M<u^' M( jjle. - Claus, the sweetness and P° w(* °* 5^ Rekel's vocalisation, brilhantuw^ mentation of Mons Rekel, e^A vßo t& of Signor Cecchi, and the sweet hom^ of Mrs MitcheH might arouse, eQJS ean d themost unmusical soul, buc the ?«eni appreciative hearing, and th^ (usen . . as well as vigorous applause last "^j^n especiaUy noticeable, and we teer t . d . to congratulate the audience on tn^. taste manifested by them, ? hlle h V % v®-- "; ment the performers on being aw cm mand such attention. MaUle.JeW c fonr contributed to last night's prjgj" ~$» difficult but most successful piece > buco,"" Celebrated Elegie, bgg M ons ; which was played as a duet Rekel, and popular airs from^^ r ,» X; ; . U introducing " The Last Eosejf^ j. . H would exceed the 1 J attempt to criticize at the lengttt^, these remarkably clever perfoiJ-jobj(^

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, SPECIALTIES FOR THE SEASON. RUSHBROOK & BRIDGMAN, (LATE R. HOBBS), Are yow Opening up their WINTER SHIPMENTS EX NORHAM CASTLE and HYLTON OASTLE Comprising— SILK AND ALPACOA. UMBRELLAS LADIES' BLACK CLOTH JACKETS, CHILDREN'S, MAIDS, AND LADIES' WATERPROOF TWEED MANTLES, In Great Variety and Newest Styles. CHOICE NEW DRESS GOODS In Greatly Variety. FRENCH MERINOS in all shades COBURGS, "WINCEYS', FLANNELS All Wool Plaids, Union, and All Wool Crimean Shirtintrs STRONG TWEEDS, GAMBROONS WATERPROOF TWEEDS In Great Variety. Famishing Goods, Blankets, Sheetings, white and grey "White Linen Damask, Loom Damask Window Muslins, Muslin, and T,eno Curtains Victoria Table Covers, Printed Cloth ditto Druggets, White and Red Matting, &c, &c. ALSO, TO ARRIVE EX DORETTE—. 34 CASES AND BALES OF GENERAL DRAPERY GOODS, CLOTHING, Etc., Etc., Etc. RUSHBROOK & BRIDGMAN Wholesale and Retail Drapers, Clothiers, *o JUNCTION DRAPERY WAREHOUSE, (Opposite the Army and Navy Hotel,) VPPBR QTTEBK-SinKBT, AUCKLAND. [Established 1864.] T\ STEPHENSON & CO.'S CELEBRATED COFFEES, "EXHIBITION BRAN D," " EAGLE BRAND," "CROWN BRAND," Are to be procured 'at all respectable Grocers and Storekeepers throughout the Province of Auckland. D. STEPHENSON & CO., wyndham street, Auckland. TJETIRING FROM THE RETAIL. ' J. COSGRAVE & CO. Are giving up their Retail Business In Queen-street. A SALE of the Goods will be held TO-MORROW, the 14th of March, and will continue until the entire Stock is disposed of. We are now landing THIRTY THOUSAND POUNDS WORTH of DRAPERY and MEN'S CLOTHING, purchased by Mr CosaßAva from the English and French Manufacturers, which will be old at T7 NPREOEDENTEDLY^LOW PRICES. No credit will be given during .the Sale.



-T7l H. LEWISSON Begs to inform his numerous frienes and the public at large that having been success ful in disposing of all his old STOCK at the recent CLEARING-OUT SALE, He has determined to HE-OPEN with an ENTIBELY NEW SELECTION OF EVERY DESCRIPTION OJT JEWELLERY, WATCHES, Ac, And is resolved to offer to the PubliCGoods of the best Quality at the ™ LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICE. tgg" Extonsve Alterations are about to be made in the Business Premises, which when completed will make them second to none in the Colonies. The Manufacturing Branch of the Business will be carried an us usual, and all Repairs or Orders for Cutting and Mounting Greenstone and Quartz will be executed with promptness, F. H. LEWISSON, opposite union bank, Queen-street, Auckland, /^ A~ U T [ ON. OLSON'S TOMATO SATTCR Connoisseurs pronounce this Sauce to be the BEST for general use in households, and, in con sequence of its high reputation, som* unprincipled persons have been induced to Collect Empty Bottles bearing the manufacturer's name stamped thereon, and pass the same off as "Olson's Universal Tomato Sauce." The proprietor has in consequence caused his TRADE MARK to bo Registered under the provisions of the "Trade Marks Act, 1866," and proceedings will be taken against such persons as may forge or counterfeit such mark. The public are cautioned to ASK FOB. OLSON'S SAUCE, and see that the name is Stamped on Bottle and stopper, and wrapped round with his well-known libel.