SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

PORT OF AUCKLAND.

HIGH WATER: This evening, 10.13 ; ta-mono* ttoming, 10.37 SUN-SET: This evening, 4.53; BTXH-BI3S; Xc t&Oircw morning, 6.59 MOON'S AGE: Full Moon, 31st, 6.25 p.m.

ARRIVALS.

Go-ahead. s.s , McGillivray, from Greymouth (in the

Manukau) Taranaki, s-s., Wheeler, from Southern ports (in the Manuiau)

DEPARTURES.

Southern Cross, Mission barque, for Norfolk Island Fairy, schooner, for flokianga

PROJECTED DEPARTURES

For New York— Serene, barque about Ist June ForKaipara— Atalanta, schooner, Wednesday For Napier—Merlin, schooner, to-morrow Northern Wairoa— Excelsior, schooner, 23rd instant For Wanganui—St. Kilda, Thursday, noon For Gisborne and Napier—Pretty Jane, s.s, early For Newcastle—Dorette. ship, early London—Anazi, barque, early ; Hylton Castle, barque, early

VESSELS EXPECTED.

Hero, s.s., from Sydney, early Rourarell, ship, from London. Sailed February 19 Huntley Castle, ship, from London. Sailed Feb 21 Southern Cross, s.s., from England Empreza, barque, from Liverpool. Sailed October 15 Pakeha, brig, from Lyttelton Pretty Jane, s.s., from Napier and Gisborne, early Pater3on, p.s., from the South, early Mary King, schooner, from Adelaide, early Augusta, schooner, from Sydney, early Edith, schooner, from South Sea Islands, early Clematis, ketcb, from Lyttelton, early Charybdis, schooner, from Lyttelton James Wishait. ship, from London, sailed Queen of Nations, ship, from Liverpool, via Belfast, sailed "William Gifford, barque, from New York, via Dunedin. Sailed Feb 15 Thames, barque, from Boston, loading Hylton Castle, barque, from Newcastle, early

IMPORTS.

Per Co-Ahead from Waitara : 40 head of Cattle, 250 sheep, W. Bayley; 14 kegs butter, order. Per Taranaki, from the South—l case, Tonks ; 2 do., Kempthorne, Prosser and Co. ; 2 cases, Hines and Co. ; 1 trunk, Combes and Daldy ; 1 case, 2 packages, Philips; 1 do, Levy; 22 kegs butter, Meyers; 4 cases, Binney ; 3 pps, Combes and Daldy ; 1 case, Superintendent; 13 J-casks, 100 boxes candles, 5 kegs butter, Longdill; 6 do do, George and Atkin ; 17 do do, Jakins and Willcox; 174 bags barley, Seccombe; 2 cases, Telegraph ; 2 boxes gold, Bank New Zealand ; 5 pgs, Bachelder ; 17 pgs, Wong Pan ; 7 bales hops, Meyers ; 2 crate 3 plants, Wren ; 150 sacks oats, Pike ; 100 cases fruit, 20 kegs butter, Langford ; 14 do do, T4 cases fruit, Soloman : 1 case butter, Butterworth ; 1 ease, Gwynneth ; 9 do, 4 kegs, Hood ; 2 cases Barnes ; 1 do, Dennis; 3 cases, 8 kegs, Veale; 219 sheep, order.

The s.s. Taranaki, Captain E. Wheeler, arrived in the Manukau this morning. She left Dunedin at 4.30 p.m. on the 12th. Ex perienced strong N.E. winds and heavy sea to Lyttelton ; arrived there at 4 p.m. on the 13th $ left at 5 p.m. on the 14th, arrived at Wellington 11.30 a.m. on the lath ; left at 1 p.m. on the 16th, arrived at Picton 6.30 p.m. ; left at 1 a.m. on tbe 17th, arrived at Nelson 10 a.m. ; left at 9 p.m. on the 18th, arrived at Taranaki 1 p.m. on the 19fch ; left at 6 p m., and arrived at Onehunga 11.30 a.m. Passengers: Messrs Meyers, Somerville, McDuff, Waymouth, Mrs F. Quick and two sons, Mr Best, Capt. Matheson, 1 native, Messrs Harker, Cavanagh, Orr, Mra Brown, Key Kempthorne, Messrs, .Langford, Paul, Loverock, Free. Steerage : Mr Burnes and family, Messrs Kilso, Williams, Adams, Price, O.'ive, Ah Pau, Thomson, Wright, Curtis.

barque Tasso was at anchor all night off Rangitoto Keef. She came up as far as the North Head this morning, and has remained there during the day. The schooner Queen cleared out to-day in ballast for Russell.

The schooner Fairy takes a full general cargo of stores to Hokianga.

The p.s. Lady Bowen, Captain Kaspev, rrived from Metakana and the Hot Springs with a full cargo and 45 chairmen of highway boards, among whom we noticed : — The Chairman of Great Barrier Highway Board, the Chairman of the Little Barrier Highway Board, the Chairman of Motoketi Highway Board, the Chairman of Mullet Point Highway Board, the Chairman of Waiwerawera High way Board, the Chairman of Tiri Tiri High way Board, the Chairman of Rangitoto High way Board, the Chairman of Mtoutapu High way Board, the Chairman of Taylor's Island Highway Board, the Chairman of Waiheke Highway Board, the Chairman of Brown's Island Highway Board, the Chairman of the Bean Rock Light Highway Board, and the Chairman of Kakowhakariri Highway Board. These gentlemen are deputed by their res pective boards to wait on his Honor the Superintendent to-morrow, respectfully re questing him to nominate them to seats at the Harbour Boards on the ground of their extensive sea frontages. We regret to say that the Chairman of the Hen and Chickens Highway Board lost his passage.—.Nautical. Tenders were received this morning for repairing the damage done to the barque Bella Mary by the wind and waves during her late run from Hobart Town. Mr Gar net's tender was accepted. The repairs will be at once commenced upon, as the vessel is expected to be ready for sea in about a week's time. In the cargo of the Tasso as published yesterday there was omitted 560 sacks flour, etc., which come consigned to T. H. Hall and Co. The schooner Bonita has cleared for Tauranga with 11,000 bricks and 200 bushels of lime. The ship Jubilee began discharging this morning. Prom what can be seen of the samples put out, her goods are in fine con dition. The schooner Fiery Cross, hence, arrived at Lyttelton on the I2th inst. The barque Prince Alfred is loading at Lyttelton for this port. She was to sail last Saturday. The schooner Dauntless was also loading for this porb on the 12th. The Luna is now on the slip at Wellington undergoing a thorough overhaul. The Mission barque Southern Cross has at length her machinery in good working order. She took a satisfactory cruise in harbour yesterday, after which she did not return to the wharf but lay at anchor all night in the mac-o'-war ground. She steamed out of the harbour this morning at half-past eleven, and started on her journey to Norfolk Island. She takes the following passengers :—Re v — Jackson, Miss Annie Maunsell, Miss Alice Nobbs, and Miss Emily Nobbs. The brig Pffkeha, Captain Patterson, which sailed from Lyttelton on the 13th inst for this port, has the following cargo:— 863 bags / wheat, 913 do potatoes, 250 do oats, 48 do I bran, 53 do barley, 40 do grass seed, 80 do oatmeal, 70 cheese, 30 cases. The p.s. Hauraki was towed up this morn ing from Mechanics' Bay and moored along side the Gore-street jetty, where her fitting up will be completed. The vessels in port were gaily decorated with flags this morning in honor of the mar riage of Captain Williams.jof the Customs, which took place this morning. The barque Briton having put out some of K 6LTf 8° ,lvt ° one °* the coal hulks, was brought mto the wharf this morning and

The ship Eouparell is now 89 days out, and we may daily expect her arrival. Be ing a new ship and built for quick sailing, it lis confidently expected her passage will be a me one. She brings 360 immigrants and a cargo consigned to the New Zealand Shipping Company, whose vessel she is. The Huntley Castle may also be expected at any monent. She is 87 days out. The s.s. Go-Ahead, Captain McGillivray, arrived here this morning at 9 a.m. She left Greymouth at 10 p.m. on the 15th, and arrived off the Waitara at 3 p.m. on the 17th and in the river at 10 a.m. on the 18th ; left again at noon yesterday, arriving as above. Experienced strong S.E. gale on the passage from greymouth to Waitara ; from thence light variable winds with smooth water. Passengers :Mr Brown. We are indebted to Mr Newman, purser, for files. A3 the barque Briton was being hauled alongside the wharf this morning the tide bore her down upon the barque Annie Lisle, ahead of which she was trying to move. The latter barque was not uninjured by the collision, as part of fcher starboard bow was badly scratched, and jher cat-head and bulwarks damaged. When the tide went down the Annie Lisle was so firmly jammed in between the Briton and the wharf that a portion of one of the wharf piles had to be cut away before she fell with the water.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Tatjranga, this day. The Southern Cross left here for Auckland at 10 o'clock to-day. The s. s. Murray arrived from Auckland at a quarter to twelve to-day.

COMMERCIAL.

The extensive sale of fruits, ex Bella Mary, by Mr R. Arthur at his mart, Queen-street, commenced to-day at noon. There was a very large number of persons present, and the sale is not likely to be concluded to-day. The fifty cases of superior Hobart Town jams sold at 7s 3d and 7s 4d per dozen. Apples of various descriptions, including French crabs, pippins, golden russets, and winter nelis fetched from 2d to 4^d per Ib.; and pears varied from lrj'l to s|d. These are the quotations as far as can be ascer tained at present, and a large number of cases were sold.

CALL AND DIVIDEND LIST.

The following are the current calls and dividends payable in the companies named below: — Ci> LL3. £ a. d. Date National Bank of N.Z 010 0 July 3 Red Queen _ 0 0 6 July 11

CHIEF POST-OFFICE, AUCKLAND.

Mails wiix Close as Unoek :— For Thames, this cHy, at 530 p.m. and to-morrow, at 10.30 a.m. For Waiwera and Warkworth, per Lady Bowen, to morrow, at 10 a.m. For Wanganui, per St. Kilda, to-morrow, at 10 a.m. For Wangaroa, per Eose M , to-morrow, at 5 p.m. For Taranabi and Southern ports, per Taranaki, on Friday next, at 10 a.m. For Whitiangi, Tairua, Tauranga, and Opotikt, and Napier, via T.auranga. per Southern Cross, on Saturday next, at 10 a.m. <Hsmod) 8. B. Kw\ Chief Postmaster.

BIRTH.

Turr -On the 17th instant, at her residence, Cook street, the wife of Mr George Tnpp. of a son

DEATH.

Hanlev—On 17th instant, at Cross-street, Karanga hape Road, Patilck Hanlcy ; rged 70 years.

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

WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 1874.

For the cause that locks assistance, For the wrong that noods resistance, For the future in the distance,

And *im good that wo can do

We understand that the recommendations of Captains Burgess and Casey with reference to the pilot station have been prepared, and in most respects agree in their views of the subject. The main point of difference between the two is that the former recom mends that the pilot station shall be placed on Rangitoto, while the latter is in favour of a pilot sailing about night and day. The objection that at once suggests itself against the latter course is the necessity for employ ing several pilots, as it is, of course, utterly impossible that even three pilots could fulfil such arduous duties, more especially as it frequently occura ' that two or more vessels requiring pilots enter the harbour at the same time. In favour of the pilot station on Rangitoto Captain Bur gess urges that the objections against the present station at the North Shore will be effectually removed both'in respect of the difficulty and delay in beating down Rangi toto Channel and the obstructions in the way of a clear sea view. If the pilot-station were placed on Tiritiri as it has been sug gested there would be a difficulty in reaching vessels in some states of the weather ; while the appearance of more than one vessel in the offing when one of the pilots was in town, would cause inconvenience and confusion The proposal seems to meet all the require ments of the case, and we shall be glad to see it given practical effect to. The present arrangement is exceedingly unsatisfactory, and is attended with danger and great inconvenience to vessels entering our port at night. A speedy remedy might, however, be found in Captain Burgess's recommendations, which are worthy of prompt and favourable consideration.

We have received from Mr. W. L. Rees a letter in reply to the attacks made upon him by the Cress. It is a rule observed by all journals that a reply should be first sent to the journal in which the article calling for it appeared. We have, therefore, referred Mr Rees to our contemporary, who will, in all probability, give equal publicity to Mr. Rees's vindication as it did to the articles referred to. If the Cross, however, fails in this, we cannot deny to Mr. Rees the pub licity he may justly claim from the Press, and in such case we shall give insertion to his letter to-morrow night. The adjourned Licensing Court will be held to-morrow in the High-street office for the purpose of considering the applications for licences from persons which were deferred on the 23rd April to the 21st May. Appli cants are requested to be in attendance at 10 o'clock. "£££, Elsewhere in our columns appears an ad vertisement of the concert to be given at the Choral Hall in aid of the organ fund of St. Mary's, P°arnell. Wednesday, the 27th inst, or this day week, is fixed as the day in which the concert-is to take place. As we have previously announced the Hon. Captain Egerton will conduct. Several of our most distinguished amateurs are included in the list of vocalists. The concert is fully ex pected to be a great success, a large number of tickets having been already sold. We may|mention{that Captain Egerton, we under stand, intends leaving by the Hero on her next trip, so that this is likely to be the only remaining opportunity of witnessing this effective gentleman's effective wielding of the baton. At the | Provincial Council, yesterday, progress was reported on the Education Bill. The rating clause jwas proposed by the Executive as follows :—For every dwelling house not exceeding £10, £1 per-annum ; not exceeding £50, £2 per annum j not exceeding £100, £3 per annum ; exceeding £100 £4 per annum. The debate will be continued to-day. The anniversary ball of the Fountain of Friendship Lodge is to be held in the Lorne street Hall on Monday next, the 25th inst. Mr Stacey, of Queen - street, has been entrusted with the supplying of refreshments. The Hobson Band has been entrusted with the musical portion. It is needless to add that the music will be done justice to under the management of Mr Me Cornish. We have no hesitation in prophesying that this ball, under the superintendence of the stewards appointed, will be crowned with success.

The result of the case of Sophia Hunter, j charged with attempting to flro the Welliflg ton-street school, was satisfactory, and we fail to see how the result could have been other than a dismissal in the face of such con flicting evidence. Fortunately for the accused her unknown friends, Messrs Camp bell and Black, secured the able assistance of Mr Joy, who pointed out with remarkable clearness the discrepancies in the boys' state ments, and with his wonted ability did much towards obtaining a verdict in favour of the aged spinster. The old lady was transported with joy on regaining her liberty, and was out this morning at daybreak hunt ing for mushrooms, singing snatches of songs, and occasionally taking a pull at her pipe.

The a.s. Taranaki, which arrived in the Manukati to-day, brought the Auckland por tion of the Suez mail.

The bootmakers held a meeting last even in the Mechanics' Institute, Mr Hill in the chair. The meeting was called for the pur pose of forming a trade association, and after some discussion the society was formed, and a committee appointed to draw up the neces sary rules, &c.

The members of the Auckland Harmonic Society will meet for special practice this evening, previous to their second grand concert to-morrow evening in Lome-street Hall. The pieces selected for the first and second parts of the concert are passages from Haydn's oratorio, "The Creation," and Mozart's " Twelfth Mass." The third part of the entertainment consists of choice glees and solos. From the efficiency of the Society we anticipate a concert of a high class.

The members of the Lumpers' Association held a meeting last evening in the Thames Hotel in connection with their relief fund; but as the meeting was strictly of a private nature we are not in a position to chronicle the proceedings.

The inhuman suggestion of a modern writer that our paupers should be packed in rotten ships, which should be sent out to sea and scuttled, is something liko the method adopted by the rats to avert the famine which threatens to annihilate the entire species. When the time for the settlement of the question of partial extermination for the benefit of the race or total extermina tion by starvation can no longer be delayed they assemble in countless thousands in some of the mountain valleys loading into the plains, and, the vast army of exiles being selected, they pour across tho country in a straight line, a living stream, often exceeding a mile in length, and many yards in breadth, devouring every green thing in their line of inarch, the country over which they have passed looking as if it had been ploughed or burned with fire-. They mai'ch principally by night and in the morning, resting during the day, but never seek to settle in any particular locality, however abundant food may be in it, for their destination is the sea, and nothing animate or inanimate, if it can be surmounted, retards the straight onward tide of their advance. Foxes, lynxes, weaaels, kites, owls, etc., hover on their line of march, and destroy them in hundieds. The fish in the rivers and lake 3 lay a heavy toll upon them, and vast numbers are drowned, and die by other accidents in " flood and field," but the survivors, impelled by some irresistible instinct, press onward, with no thought of stopping, until they loso themselves in the sea, sinking in its depths, as they become exhausted, in such numbers that for miles their bodies, tin own up by the tide, lie putrefying on the shore.— Temple Bar.

Speaking of Mr Lemon's new patent for transmitting two messages along the wire at once the' Wellington Independent says : — "Experiments have lately been made in England in the transmission, at the same tim>3, of two messages from opposite ter mini by the same telegraphic wire. These are reported to have been successful, although the system is still only an ex periment. Within the last few weeks Mr James, of the Victor ian telegraph department, has also experimented suc cessfully on a plan of his own in the same direction. We are gratified, there fore, to learn that Mr Lemon, the super intendent of the telegraph system of

New Zealand, has not been unobservant of what has been going on abroad, and has lately perfected a system with the main ob ject in view, which is entirely his own. The lino between Wellington and Napier was chosen for the late experiments, and we understand that the signals wore instantane ous, and the passage of the crossing message uninterrupted. Sharp operators are the chief desideratum. We shall probably learn more on the subject by-and-by when the system has been a little more tested."

One of the greatest theatrical events which has taken 'place during the present century, came off at the Drury Lane Theatre on the night of the 2nd of March. The occasion was for the benefit of Mr Webster, the enter prising lessee of the Adelphi. Almost every actor and actress of repute in London had offered their services, and great expectations, which were not disappointed were rife among theatregoers. When the night arrived the theatre was crowded from floor to ceiling, and quite as many more were turned away. The play selected was Sheridan's sparkling comedy, " The School for Scandal," and out of the volunteers the following extraordi nary cast of characters was arranged :—Sir Peter Teazle, Mr Phelps ; Sir Oliver Sur face, Mr S. Emery ; Joseph Surface, Mr Creswick ; Charles Surface, Mr. Charles Matthews ; Sir Benjamin Backbite, Mr. Buckstone ; Crabtree, Mr. Compton ; Care less, Mr H. J. Montague; Trip. Mr J. Clarke, Moses, Mr J. L. Toole; Snake, MrT. Thome; Rowley, Mr. Horace Wigan ; Sir Harry (with the song, "Here's to the Maiden"), Mr W. Wrighton ; Sir Toby, Mr J. Billing ton ; Servant to Sir Charles Surface, Mr Lionel Brough ; Servant to Joseph Surface, Mr David James; Servant to Sir Peter Teazle, Mr Kighton; Servant to Lady Sneer well, Mr Brittain Wright; Lady Teazle, Miss Ellen Faucit ; Mrs Candour, Mrs Sterling; Lady Sneerwell, Mrs Alfred Mellon ; Maria, Miss Isabel Bateman ; Lady Teazle's maid, Miss E. Farren. It is super fluous to add that the performance was as near perfection as could be, and the audience were in raptures throughout.

Practical joking is carried to excess in Cleveland, where recently several youilg men accompanied by ladies, have been stopped on Erie-street in that city by a coloured woman, who asked them for a"a dollar and forty cents dat you owe me for washing." The gentleman is generally so confused as to be unable to reply, and the lady looks on with surprise, while the shameless and guilty cause of the discomforture repeats her demand and enjoys the scene.

At a recent meeting of the Board of Trade of Albany, Ga., the eucalyptus-tree was taken up for special consideration, and letters concerning the utiltiy of the tree and its value as an absorber of moisture in malarial districts, received from residents of New York and San Francisco, were read and dis cussed. Four trees, the gift of Sonntag and Co., of San Francisco, were exhibited for in spection during the discusion, and, after the adjournment of the meeting, an order for trees was telegraphed to this firm at the ex pense of the Board. We have frequently called attention to the adaptability of this tree to California and its increasing popu larity in this .State.—" S. F. Bulletin."

At a recent meeting of the Canterbury Philosophical Institute the Rev. J- W. Stack 1 read a paper on the existence of a large < species of lizard in the Province or Canter- J bury, in which he had collected the Maori traditions respecting the existence of the great lizard. After a slight discussion upon the paper the Rev. John Buller gave an account of a large lizard being known to exist by the Maoris amongst the ranges in the Kaipara district, North Island. Our correspondent "J. M." suggests as an equitable education-tax to "put each on the electoral roll, single or married, and charge them 103 per annum, and then a revenue equal to all emergencies will be collected and with facility, and no reluctance will be offered." The Sir George Grey Cadets are requested to meet to-morrow evening in full uniform at the usual hour in the old place for their monthly inspection. We learn that these promising youths are progressing in their line, owing in a great measure to their regularity and attention to drill. Mr Justice Richmond, in his charge to the jury at Hokitika, speaking of the youth of the colony, said "the province which shall allow its larrikins to develop into full fledged criminals will be justly blamed as having neglected those means of prevention and reformation which lie within the power of the legislators. The calendars will be looked to as affording some test of the extent to which the several provinces fulfil their duties in this respect. I make these remarks not at all in the way of reflec tion on the past, but of suggestion for the future. Indeed, lam not aware that the criminal records of any part of the colony show our colonial youth to be addicted to crime. Our calendars are in a great part filled with the names of old offenders—men who did not get their lessons in crime in this part of the world. The coming years may be expected to exhibit more clearly the effect of colonial training in this respect, and there is great reason to hope that the result will afford a satisfactory comparison with the ; state of older countries. ! Mr Severn, who lectures to-night at the 1 Christian Young Men's dissociation Rooms, came up from the Thames last night in the (J olden Crown. Mr Severn exhibited the magnesium li^ht at intervals from the mast , head while passing the lighthouse on Bean ', Rock. The effect was most beautiful, I the brilliancy of the new light effectually , putting to shade the respectable rays of our 1 Auckland Pharos. f To the Editor: Sir, —I find that in the s v Evening Star of last Thursday there is a C pathetic appeal from some one signing him ' self or herself " A Servant Girl," on behalf of ; a servant in my employ, who had the mis ' fortune to fall down a well on the premises I rented by me. This person states that the 3 girl had leceived severe internal injuries, and , that it was doubtful if she would ever be 3 able to work again. Permit me flatly to con tradict this assertion. She merely received a , shaking and a severe fright, has been work f ing since, and is now as well as ever. I 3 merely write this as an act of justice to Dr. 1 Hooper, who attended the case, and at the r time expressed his opinion that no harm had 3 been clone. I trust that "for the wrong 5 that needs resistance " you'will insert this.— f I am, &c ,J. K. 3 To the Editor: Sir, —I think when a s mngistrate is on the Bench he is entitled to ~ treat witnesses at least civilly, and not make use of his position for the purpose of showing his little authority. I have been engaged as r a witness two days in the case against Miss 2 Hunter, and have lost my work in consequence. ' Asloannot well afford this I asked the Mayor 1 to whom I should look for expenses, when he 2 replied m a most offensive maaner. As a ' witness has no opportunity of retaliating in 2 Court I hope you will give publicity to this > remonstrance in order that it may save others ' from being similarly suubbed.—l am, &c, 3 Victim. The course of winter lectures will coin -3 meuce this evening at the Young Men's Christian Association rooms with a lecture on the "Progress and Chemistry of Artili f. eial Illumination," bj H. A. Severn, Esq. f The future lectures will be given on Fridays s as on previous seasons, but in consequence of Mr Severn's professional duties hindering -, him from being present on Friday, his lecture will take place this evening, and not on D Friday as stated by the Cross. The lecture "_ will be both useful and instructive. A 3 series of experiments on flames, lamps, f gases, various lights, including the Bude, , magnesium, ?nd electric lights will be given j and familiarly explained by the talented lecturer. We regret that many persons will be excluded from hearing the lecture, as 1 tickets have been refused ow"ng to a want of > - accommodation.

A correspondent writing of the irrepres sible Mrs Howard and pauper immigrants, saya : —" Could not the Government get rid of the difficulty experienced in dealing with the Agent-General by setting the old lady at him and giving her a handsome bonus for waylaying him and shipping him off under the free passage system. This would relieve the Government of a difficulty which they seem unable to cope with, and would give Mrs Howard a chance of making some amends for the mischief she has already done. Unless Feather3tone is kidnapped by some one there appears every probability of his remaining an incubus on the colony for the remainder of his natural life.—Yours truly, Squewiff.

A friend of the family thus relates how Abraham Lincoln's father courbed his second wife. The second wife of Thomas Lincoln, father of President Lincoln, was a widow named Johnson. Thomag Lincoln moved with his family to Indiana. Ido not know the time of his removal, but before 1819 he lost his first wife, and on the Ist day of Dec ember, of that year, he returned to his place, and inquired for the residence of the widow Johnson. She Jived near the clerk's office. I was clerk, and informed hitn how to find her. He was not slow to prosent himself before her, when the following courtship occurred. He said to Mrs Johnson—"l am a lone man, and you are a lone woman. I have knowed you from a girl, and you've knowed me from a boy, and I have come all the way from Indiana to ask if you will marry me right off, as I have no time to lose." To which she replied, "Tommy Lincoln, I have no objection to marrying you, but I cannot do it right off, for I owe several little debts, which must first be paid." The gallant old gentleman promptly said, " Give me a list of the debts." The list was furnished and the debts paid the same evening. The next morning 2nd December, 1819, I issued the license and the same day they were married, bundled up, and started for home, where the new wife added much to the comfort of the es tablishment, and took great interest in the training and education of her step-son Abra ham, i

At the close of the Victoria, Scottish, and Hobson Companies' drill last evening Captain Derrom informed the men that all the City Volunteers would be requested to assemble on the morning of Her Majesty's birthday in the Albert Barracks at nine o'clock, and that the companies would fire a birthday salute in honor _ of the occasion, and then retire to share in the holiday amusement that may be in progress in and about the city.

' We notice that Mr Brown's singing-class will meet on Friday, the 22nd inst., in conse quence of the choral festival, which will be held on Tuesday next. Dr Coughtrey has been sent by the Pro vincial Government of Otago to Cromwell to report upon the epidemic which has lately prevailed in that district. The following telegram from Dr Coughtrey has since been received by the Government: —" I have the honour to report Cromwell to be in a most deplorable sanitary state. Igo to Bannock burn Gorge to-day." A special meeting of the members of the Naval Brigade will be held in the Drill-shed this evening at the usual hour, when all members are requested to be present. After alluding to the libel action brought by Captain Fraser against the Star, the Auckland correspondent of the Otago_ Daily Times says:—"Evidently, as it said in a 1 former issue, whenever this paper dies, it will die game. lam bound, however, to say that there is no sign of ifs death, nor is it likely to be seriously hurt by the present difficulty, ! whatever its legal result. The Star is a : marvel in the rapidity of its rise and the I extent of its circulation, unequalled, I • believe in the colony. Naturally it has i made many and bitter enemies, but as in i all such cases it? supporters are more numer :■ ous and certainly more enthusiastic. In the 5 present caso even those who disapprove its j comments, and who agree with Captain I Fraser as to the danger of setting up a new 3 set of criminals to detect others, are divided - in sympathy by their hatred of the specimen r stealers and those who abet them—the letes b noirs of shareholders, and one of the greatest T drawbacks to the success of the goldfields.

CITY HALL CONCERTS.

The Kennedy entertainment was another success in addition to others of a like charac ter in the City Hall last evening. The hall was filled with a large and attentive audi ence, who could not occasionally suppress their pent-up feelings, but gave vent to them in fits of loud and merry laughter. Mr Kennedy is the life of the party, and his sudden changes of countenance from one extreme to the other imitative in the ex treme according to the grave or gay, youth ful or aged character of the heroes and heroines of his songs. It is impossible even for the hopeless old maid or the most melancholy of colonial bachelors not to be cheered by his merry Scotch melodies and merry face. His illustrative remarks in relation to the pieces to be presented are invariably to the point—not wearisome, and overlaid with disgressive talk, but brief, pithy, and sufficient for the purpose. His remarks on the Ettrick shepherd, James Hogg, sprawling on the green grass, looking towards Heaven through the hole in his bonnet, and seeing the bird o' the wilderness soaring and singing through fields of aether to "Heaven's gate" was given with a fine appreciation of the subject. The description was taken from the writings of John Wilson, but the delivery of the sentiments would have charmed the professor himself. Themelodious birdie, lofty in music and lowly in habit re turns to earth and nestles with its gaping brood, and Jamie sees all this as he lies in the sunshine, and resolves never to injure a bird or a bird's nest, and so he bursts into the beautiful song which Mr Kennedy sang with so much pathos and simplicity. " Tarn Glen," or the maiden's song, was full of true womanly sentiments, and superior in its results even than " Auld Robin Gray," because the Scottish lassie in the soDg of Tarn prefers the honest poor lad to the rich old man. " Aty Nannie O " was another of Burns' sentimental ditties. Other social and patriotic songs followed, and the beautifuj glee, composed by the Earl of Mornington father of the late iron duke, entitled, "O\ bird of Eve." "Scotland yet" was wel sung by Mr David ; and the trio of the three young farmers discussing a very important subject was highly amusing. " An' ye shall walk in silk attire," was very sweetly sung by Miss Helen ; as was the " Rowan Tree," or EHglish mountain ash, by Miss Marjory. We thought the " Rowan Tree " was the best song we had heard from the latter young lady; perhaps she was in better voice. One of the most interesting things of the evening was Mr Kennedy's brief lecture on his visit to the Mormon city, his description of Brigham Young's person and home, and introduction to about a dozen of the great man's wives. Mr Kennedy has a most picturesque way of describing scenery, and his remarks on the people of Utah, with the "settled melancholy" on their facen, was life-like; and when he drank to the health of Brigham's wives an under-murmur escaped from one of them, the burden of which was " who would be a woman in Mormondom ?" Though outwardly the city was correct and peaceful, there were silent evidences on saddened faces that Utah was not the celes tial city of the saints. We need only add that the entertainment was excellent, intel ligent, and mirthful. This evening Mr Ken nedy and his family will illustrate with song the beautiful story of Jeanie Deans, who was indeed the " heart of Midlothian."

POLICE COURT.—This Day.

(Before P. A. Philips, Esq., R.M.) DRUNKENNESS.

John Thomson pleaded guilty to a charge of being drunk last evening, and wa"3 fined five shillings and costs.

A FORGIVING WIFE,

Anthony Nicholson, a rough-looking Swede, appeared to answer to a summons charging him with assaulting Elizabeth Nicholson, his wife, by knocking her down with his brawny hand and otheiwise assaulting her on the 17th inst.

The accused made a singular appearance in Court, as he exhibited only a portion of his whiskers, the other having been torn out by the gentle hand of a woman, who clutched him by his sensitive beard while in the act of beating his forgiving partner. He is evidently the individual who figured so con spicuously at the late fire, abusing the volunteer brigade for working for nothing. Most of the men seemed afraid of him, he being a perfect Chang in height. However, one of the brigade, with more pluck than the rest, tackled him and gave him " one, two, three," on the proboscis, and he was seen to skedaddle down Queen-street and up West Queen-street, not stopping till he had got inside his crib and double-locked his door.

It was stated *hat Mrs Nicholson had for given her husband on his promising that he would strike her no more.

The case was therefore dismissed,

This was all the business

SMITH'S COMBINATION TROUPE.

This famous Company gave their second performance at the Prince of Wales Theatre yesterday night to just as full a house as they were complimented with the night before. The popular verdict has confirmed our asser tion that this is one of the best entertainments we have had in Auckland for years. The programme last night was the same as before, and our lengthy remarks in yesterday's issue may all be taken as applicable again on the present occasion. The performances of Mr St. Vincent and Mademoiselle Montebello again called down the loudest shouts of applause from the pi The do Caatro family went through the

feats of strength and agility with 5* 'A greater ease and grace than on tfeSft * night, while the marvellous precocity^ baby gymnast Alberto, aged five veL tte again the subject of wonder Val Vn«l'Wis has already established ajasting S> himself in Auckland, displayed his ,l Jot ishing powers of ventriloquism Hi. * versations with Johnny Trotter Mrs ft and the mysterious Jones fairly convfi the large audience, who seemed &* amazement at the curious fedlibv!as. which the performer threw his voice «** he pleased. Airic appeared in his sfeS? air flights, and by his daring, skill an T3 called forth hearty demonstratio^o^ plause. Mr de Castro's great strength »P" manifested m his easy accompli s hlL t ™s feats most difficult of execution, and V guidance of the youthful troupe under h? > through their novel and sensational achieT ments was characterised by care, grace ■Si efficiency. The company appear J^t night. ™

THE CRICKET SEASON 1873-4.

AUCKLAND XTNITED CKICKBT ChXTB,

President: James Watt, Esq.; viee-mari dents, F. D. Fenton, Esq., A. Heather. Eso Geo. Johnston, Esq. ; hon. treasurer, JT Yates ; hon. secretary, W. F. Clifton • && mittee, Messrs Robinson, Buckland, Mm!" ford, Gleeson, Cotton. This club is the oldest in or near Anck land having been established in the year 1861 At some time or other it has included ne»rW all the players of any note in the provinj At present, however, it is slightly under v cloud in consequence of being without » ground. From this cause its operatio M this season have been restricted to two matches against Rodney in both of nrh^ it was victorious. There are at present thirty effective members on the roll; and when the Domain ground becomes ready for use there is some prospect of the Club regain, ing it 3 lost pre-eminence. The United Club must, without doubt, be credited with having kept cricket alive through a period of the deepest apathy as to its existence and, moreover, the Club can, with a consider' able degree of right, claim the lion'g share of the glories gained in the Southern trip, ana all the Auckland contingent of the expedition are, or were, enrolled upon its books. The following are the summaries of the two matches above referred to : — JANUARY 1, 1874, AT WARKWOSTH. A.U.C.C. v 212 ... 212 Rodney 44 59 103 The United won in one innings with 109 runs to spare. MARCH 24, AT NORTH SHORE. A.U.C.C. v 94 ... ... Rodney 64 Only oneinnings was played. The A.U.C.C. won by 30 runs. In the first match the batting of the United was a very good display. J. Mumford played a fine innings of 52, while H, E. Cotton, and Horan scored 47 and 41 respec tively. H. N. Garland also made 16 in good style. . . . The following are the batting averages made by the members of the club who took part in the Southern trip and in the trial matters before and after the expedition :— , to . m a m -J Si Name. . 9 5 § jM | i o o S S -3 § 66M £ o * fc fc p ~ * 4 K. J. Yates ..6 9 0 69 169 18.7 H. E. Cotton ..4 6 3 14* 44 K2 W. F. Buckland.. C 8 4 11* 66 H. F. Dufaur.. .. - 6 8 0 27 95 IL7 A. Kiog .. .. 4 5 0 18 40 8 J. Mumford ..6 8 0 22 52 ; >W ALEXANDRA DISTRICT CRICKET CLUB. _ • President, Captain H. C. Morrison; vie* president, Captain H. C. Northcroft; trea surer, E. K. Brown; secretary, F. DnVal; honorary members : W. Scott, J. D; Hifl, G. V. Tisdall, J. Aubin, E. 0. Ross, .Captain Tregear, E. Hill, W. Asmus, Captain Boc kett, R. Seccombe, Dr Waddington, E. L. Duffus. This club was established November Ist, 1871, and now numbers 37 playing members, being an increase of fifteen on last year. Sit matches have been played this season, in four of which the club has proved victorious. The batsmen who have bsen moat spicuous this season are Carlton, MorasM» P. Bond, Bertram, Steel, and Brown, ..^M bowlers of the club are White, W. Bond, A. S. Cox, T.'Bond. Messrs E. B. Coxwidr. Bond have shown best form in fielding. On* of the club's officers reports as follows \— "I am sorry that I am not able to give^» very flourishing account of our dab. I <*0 not know how to account for it, but nerer theless it is a fact that we always make a bold start at the commencement of the sea son and then af tsr a few smart practices ana a match or two the interest dies out, ana we generally end the season in a very im< pecunious state as to funds, and with very dilapidated tools." GRAFTON CRICKET CLUB. This Club was formed in September, 1873, and numbers 26 members, of whict ww following form the committee :-Messn James Buttle, H. C. Choyce, W. F.>*?' V. E. Rice, and H. N. Garland (hon. sec). By the kind permission of the Key. iy Lawry the Club have used that gentlem»J paddock as their playing ground aunng.w» season. As the field has never been tovgj or laid down for cricket the wickets fl»» generallybeenveryindifferent,whichaccoun» for the small scores made by the memMHtf*" club. The following are the summaries w the seven matches played,with other cw in 1873-4:— -^ October 25, 1873,-^gJ-Sk.Tl Graftonv. 38 36 JJ West End 31 '■."■•jjLa Grafton had five wickets to fall in** 00", innings. Decided by first innings. NOVEMBER 22, AT OTAHUHU. , Graftouv 70 | $ Otara , ™. .^' aßea ni Otara had one wicket to fall in the »eco» innimrs. Decided by first innings. DECEMBBR 6, 1873, AT NORTH SJ 0J* <j5 Graftonv - ••■ 34 *i*.-75 North Shore ... ••• 30 *> Grafton 2nd innings not played on* cided on Ist innings, DECEMBER 20, AT ALBERT BABBW* 8/^ Graftonv - ™ - 51 Otara •• "3 ... 95 ran" Grafton won in one innings, wiw f to^spare. FEBRUARY 21, 1874, &<***%', 113 Graftonv. ... ... ••"• ®: w 90 West End ... ... •/• .9 1 "' West End won on Ist innings. MARCH 21, AT KORTH SHO^g : g Graftonv ••■ 7* 12 :* North Shore ... rJL wickets. The North Shore won by nffljJ 1 MARCH 28, AT GBAFT<»r- .... Graftonv "• fl i ... ■~£ West End... - ./'L tofall. Grafton had three wicketa *»•. , gTwill be seen that ih^^& fairly successful season, hwnj^ of » matches, lost two, and made » other.

OTE FTOffiHfl BMB> JWIBNESBAf.MAY 20, lfljH.



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