SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

HIGH WATEE: This evening, 10.40 ; 10-mowo* toormtsß, 11.3 STON-SET: This evening, 6.3; BUN-EISB: Tc inorrow rcorafnp, 6.10 HOOK'S AGE : First quarter, 25th, 10.10 a.m.

PORT OF AUCKLAND.

ARRIVALS. H.M.s. Blanche, Montgoiner7, from Wellington Luna, p.s.. from Wellington Wild Duck, ketch, Ornndy, from Lyttelton Wave, brijr, ,T. McKeimn, from Lyttelton Flirt, Inigantine. K. McKeuaie, from Lyltelton Columbia, schooner, McLeod, .from Najiier Mercury, cutter, from Mercury tiny Vincent, outtor, frbni Tstinvuga ladybird, s.s., from Soutlicrh pnita Ptnr of i Jjc South, s.s., iFnrquhar, /" om Hanier Woodbine, barque, MeLarren, *-.om Newcastle

DEPARTURES.

Mariner, schooler, for Kussell Sunbeam, sooner, for Waipu Southern CrosSi s . s , f or Tauranga TaranaU, s.s., for the South

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

«ero. s.s., for Sydney, to-movrmv Ladybird, for the South. Saturday, 28th instant St. KJlda, s.s., for Wanganui, to-morrow, 1 p.m. Murray, s.s., for Tauranjja, to-morrow, 5 p.m. li«wena, for Russell, to-morrow Pretty Jano, for Gisborne, 25th instant totar of the South, s.s.. for Fijis, early Hindostan, ship, for London i^auflerdale, barque, for Newcastle, early yucca oi Uio .Age, for Newcastle, early

VESSELS EXPECTED.

£iio3De, s s., from the South, earlyg Hylton Castle, barcras, from London due Kwngatir*. s.s., from Sydney, about 31st instant Alfred, barquentine, from Hobart 2d\Yfl early Carl, brig, from J.yttelton, earl- ' "7 Cho, schooner, from New C dle d O nia' • Marian Ken>- jie) schoon^-, from Levuka, via Suva

EXPORTS.

Per s.s. Taranaki for the South': For JNew Plymouth: 1 cask, Nathan ; 8 cases, Solo man ; 1 case, Layers ; 7 bales, Holdship ; 3 pgs., 20 doors, 4 pgs., Sash and Door Com pany ; 1 bale, Lusk ; 2 cases, Owen and Gra ham^ cases, Clark; 1 case, Levy. For Nelson: 1 case, Henderson and Macfarlane ; 5 doors, 4 ps, Sash and Door Co.; 2 pgs, Fleming ; 2 parcels, Edson; 45 cases, Browne ; 1 box, Hill. For Wellington: 1 case, Henderson and Macfarlane; 5 casks, Reid; 1 case, Hender son ; 116 bars iron, Morrin; 2 cases Lusk. For Lyttelton—l7 trunks, 2 pgs, 2 case's/Lewis Bros; 6 cases, Marshall; 1 box, 2 trusses, Clark. For Dunedin—7 casks Reid ; 4 cases, Witlalew j box, Millar; 39 bales sacks, Bin ney; 15 empty hhds, Williams.

IMPORTS.

Per Wild Duck, from Lyttelton- 442 bags of wheat, Bycroft & Co. Per Star of the South from Napier : 1000 sheep, Fisher and Co. A quantity of luggage his Excellency Sir James Fergusson.—A.S.P. Co., agents. Per Woodbine from Newcastle : 398 tons coals, 5 tons coke, Stone Brothers, agents for Auckland Gas Company.

The ketch. Wild Duck arriyed in the Manukau to-day from Lyttelton^ The following was posted at the Harbour Board Office this morning :—" The Board of Trade give notice that on and after the Ist of November, 1873, if a vessel require the services of a pilot the signals to be be used and displayed shall, in accordance with the 19th Section of the Merchant Shipping Act, 1873, be the following, namely,—ln the day time.—The following signale numbered 1 and 2, when used or displayed together or separ ately, shall be deemed to be signals for a pilot in the day-time, namely : 1. To be hoisted at the fore, the Jack or other national colour usually worn by merchant ships, hav ing round it a white border, one-fifth of the breadth of the flag; or 2. The. International Code Pilotage signal, indicated by P.T. At night.—The following signals numbered 1 and 2, when used or displayed together or separately, shall be deemed to be signals for a Pilot at night, viz : 1. The pyrotechnic light, commonly known as a blue light, every fifteen minutes ;or 2. A bright white light, flashed or|shown at shorb or frequent intervals just above the bulwarks, for about a minute at a time. And any master of a vessel who uses or displays, or causes or permits any person, under his authority, to. use or display any of the said signals for any other purpose than that of summoning a pilot, or uses or causes or permits any person under his authority to use any other signal for a pilot,1 shall incur a penalty not exceeding twenty pounds.—C. Cecil.Trevor, assistant Secre tary of the Harbour department of the Board of Trade. V.;:' .'1

The cutter Vincent, from Tauranga, brings ICO sacks wheat, 500 sheepskins, 10 casks tallow, 20 hides, and some sundries.

The cutter Alarm, from Mangawai, brings 4 tons gum, 12,000 feet timber, and three passengers. The schooner Ocean took 6000 feet ;of timber and a general cargo to Wangarei. The schooners Saucy Lass, Colonist, and Ls3titia arrived at Napier on Thursday last. The brigantine Prince Alfred was to sail from Hobart Town for this port on the 15th! instant with, a cargo, of timber, preserves, &c. . . .

The Auckland Yacht Club had a cruise of the yachts: dn Saturday.

The brig Wave and the brigantine Flirt both arrived from Lyttelton, having left on the 11th and 14th respectively. Both bring cargoes of breadstufls' consigned to D.; H. McKenzie. "- \

The is.s. Southern1 'Cross took a general cargo and passengers to Tauranga yesterday. Among the former were eighty Angora goats, shipped by Brown Campbell and Co. The A. S. P. Co.'s s.s. Star of the South arrived yesterday evening from Napier after a passage of forty-eight hours: After land ing her passengers she proceeded to Orakei j;o discharge her cargo of sheep. Messrs Isaacs, Coates, Leonard, Mr Hardy, Ching Sin, and Cutts were passengers in addition to 7 in the steerage. I

The barque East Lothian has been hauled into the berth, lately occupied by the Lau derdale. She commenced discharging this morning. .'.....! The N.Z.S. Company's ship Hindostan has now talc en in nearly the whole of her cargo, and may be expected to sail for Lon don shortly. . This vessel has,, splendid saloon accommodation for passehsfers,. and some of her berths are still disengaged." i The departures of the ■ steamers, St. Kilda (from the llanukau) and 'Eowena, set for to-day, have been postponed till to-morrow. The Government steamer Luna arrived in the Manukau on Saturday, bringing part of his Excellency the Governor's stud of horses and some carriages and furniture. The schooner Columbia has entered in wards from Napier with 87 bags of wheat, 2 baps of corn, 11 cases apples, and 8 bags wool, consigned to Lewis Bros.

The crew of the barque,Lauderdale during the List few days have been engaged in shift ing the vessel's ballast. .When it was first taken in, owing to the repairs being executed on the cnt-wa.t?.r, it was all placed aft and caused the.ship to sit the water in a very ungainly way. It has now teen distributed and the vessel is ready for sea. All her crew are engaged. The settlement of some small disputed claims is now all that detains her The barque Anazi was floated' away from the Gore-street jetty this morning, ' and hauled alongside the main outer T the schooner Kenilworth clearing away to make room for her. She will tore load for Lon don." ■''■'■: :" ■■-■'■ ■-■ -'■•■'- ' -■■■' - ''■■ ■■'■"■ -:.:■■ ' i

The cutter Dawn left the Manukau yester day afternoon for Raglan. The s.s.. Otago arrived at Wellington at noon yesterday with the Suez mail.

The barque Woodbine arrived in harbour to-day at noon with a cargo of coals for the Auckland Gas Company. Captain McLaren reports having left Newcastle oh the 7th in stant, when the wind was blowing strong from the southward. ]Sf B xt day it hauled round to the Bc^th-east. and.- blew very heavily, Wl^ a very high glass. Had South an^ tast-south-east winds up to the 15th, with confused sea. From the 15th light variable winds for remainder of passage. Sighted Three Kings on Thursday rnbrhing, and rounded North Cape at G p.m. same day. Down the coast fine weather. On the 15th sighted a bartjue, supposed, to be the Corrido from Newcastle, on the 6th instant, boixncl for the Thames with coals.

The new Mission schooner was this morn ing towed over from the North Shore and placed on the gridiron in order that her bot tom may receive the finishing touches. When this has been done she will receive her engines. The trial trip is expected to take place in about a fortnight's time. H.M.S. Blanche arrived in harbour this afternoon from Wellington. She experienced fine weather throughout the passage. The s. s. Taranaki left the Manukau for the South to-day with the following passengers': —Saloon : His Honor the Superintendent, Mr. Tole, Messrs. Ballence, Glambournie, W. Best, J. Andrew, Anderson, Russell, Thompson, and Newman, Mr. and Mrs. Porter and family, Mr. and Mrs. Rosenthal, Mrs. Ross, and Rev. A. F. Donzens. Steer age : Mr. J. Smith.

The s.s. Ladybird, which arrived in the Manukau yesterday from the South, brought a . general cargo and the following passen gers :—Saloon : Mrs Reid and family (5), Miss Mil way, Miss Dougherty, Mr^and Mrs Seed, Mr Payne, Captains Johnson, Kennedy, Lloyd, Messrs Bocketts, H. S. Wilson, Stevenson, James W. Payne, Shera, Walker, Benzoni, Kirkbridge. Steerage :Mr and Mrs Duval, Messrs Clarke, Oldswortb, Smith, and Johnson.

NOTICE TO CORRESPONDENT.

Lamb v. Cook.—A letter with reference to this case has been received but can only be inserted aa an advertisement.

CHIEF POST-OFFICE, AUCKLAND.

Mails wir,r. Ciosb as Ukdee :— fc'or Thamps, tMs day, at 5.30 p.m . and to-morrow at 10.30 a.m. For Wanganui, per St. Kllda, to-morrow, at 11 a m *or Matakana and Kawau, per Lady Jiowen to mo;.ow, at 10 a.m. For Russell, "Wangaroa, and Mongonui. per Eowena to-morrow, 10 c m For the Australian Colonies, per Hero, to-morrow, at 1 p m. ' (Signed) £|,B,Bisß,phtefrortmMtor f

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

Monday, March 23, 1874.

For the car " oO t ifot lacks assistance, pnr «na wrong that needs resistance, For the future in the distance, And t-Vifi food that we can do

By'the Taranaki to-day his Honor'the Su periutendent, accompanied by Mr D. A, Tole, Commissioner of Crown Lands, pro ceeded to Wellington for further conference with the General Government on matters of importance to the province. These are un derstood to embrace not merely the com pletion of negotiations :ilre:tdy preceding with reference to confiscated and other lands, the Thames public works scheme, and the general public works ff the province, but also subjects that have come prominently before his Honor's attention since the departure of Mr Vo&el. ' The Superintendent's absence will bo but a brief one, as he, is expected back on Wednesday week, and. on this account it has not been deemed advisable to appoint a deputy. .We think it will bo pretty generally admitted that the Superintendent is not letting the grass grow ■ under his feet, and whatever may be charged against his administra tion, indolence and inactivity will not be -in cluded.

The Government steamer Luna proceeds from the Manukau round the North' Cape in connection with the choice of sites for light houses at various points on the coaSt/of the colony. ■ '

His Honor the Superintendent, Mr Dignan, and Mr Tole returned from Coromandel on Saturday, after making arrangements for supplying the most pressing wants of the district at once.

We have received a letter of complaint with reference to our strictures on Germans and Fatherland. But does our coriespon dent ignore the fact that the 'Evening Star was likened to a puppy, and does he think it human nature or Star nature to not have a fling at saver krout. We assert that we yield to no one in respect for our German fellow colonists and citizens, numbers of whom deservedly occupy the very first position in esteem and popularity. Further, we believe that German colonists are about the very best that have ever effected settle ment in the colonies. But we must be per mitted to hold the opinion—with all respect for the German nation—that the treatment of France was harsh and cruel in the ex treme, and that as this was the prevalent sentiment throughout the British Empire— unless, indeed, when success crowned the arms of Kaiser Wilhelm, and of course every one believed him right —the gift of trophies of the conquest to a British colony, and es pecially to be sanctified by religion, was bad taste in the extreme. For the rest we accepted the letter as a forgery, and the name appended as being but a norn de plume.

The teetotallars have ceased to hold forth on the universal application of tea and water to the human system in the old market place on Saturday evenings, and meet in association with {the Templars on Sunday afternoons under the consecrated tree in the Domain. This tree probably, in the future, •will become as noteworthy as Herne's oak, in Windsor Forest, or Buckthorn, in the New Forest, or any other celebrated English tree indicative of the passage of time. The scene yesterday had a rural picturesqucness about it as the speakers chanted forth their tem perance melodies in the sunshine, while tha freshening breezes blew sweetly as they came forth, one by one, in the cause of abstinence from alcoholic drinks. A number of by standers and sitters formed a circle around the orators : young men and maidens, aged men and matrons, all robed in their Sunday best, some smiling, some talking, and some smoking. This little cluster of re formers meet so regularly under the old tree that they seem to belong to the Domain, and, like the woodman, in Thomas Miller's story, begin to wear the hue and sylvan aspect of the grassy glades.

The meeting on Saturday of the members of the Auckland Teachers' Association was well attended. Dr Kidd occupied the chair. Mr "YVorthington, the secretary, read a num ber of letters from various localities respect ing the propositions of Mr Martin, .of the Grafton Road school, either agreeing or sug gesting amendments in relation to the exist ing Education Act. A great deal of discus sion .arose on the several subjects before the meeting, in which Dr Kidd, Messrs Martin, Fraser, Harrison, French, and others, took part. Mrs Shayle George introduced a pro posal to establish a High School for girls. As it was impossible to get through the busi ness at one sitting it was resolved to adjourn the meeting until Saturday next.

A great deal has been written about inns of past times from Shakspere, who popularized the adage "I will take mine ease at mine inn," to Shenatone who, as he wrote at Hen ley on Thames, found his " warmest welcome at an inn; !"■ But the old-fashioned way-side inn died out with the birth of the railway, and the hotel came into existence. A house for entertaining travellers should consist of ample well ventilated rooms, so arranged and furnished that while' they afford accom modation they should also be calculated to please the eye. Our Auckland ho.tels, it must be affirmed, are tending in this direc tion, and are being made to meet both taste and convenience. Notwithstanding the efforts of temperance advocates the hotel is still a public necessity, and will remain so until equal accommodation shall be found. Several of our Queen-street hotels were destroyed by the fire, and these were the best conducted in the city ; but, liie Phoenix, the fabulous bird of mythology, they are rising from the ashes of desolation. Among these we notice that the Albert Hotel, presided over by Mr Daniel Page, is assuming its new and business-like form ; and will, when completed in May, be one of the best of the new houses designed to add grace and beauty to Upper Queen-street. The basement of the Albert Hotel contains ja kitchen 16 feet by 37 feet, larder 11 feet bY 52-i feet, three bed-rooms 9 feet by l) 2 feet each,' beer-cellar 16 by 36 feet with spacious yard and other conveniences. On the groiind floor the bar measures 16 feet by 17 feet ; parlour, 8£ feet by 13 feet; bottle department, 8 feet by 14 feet ; and sitting room, 12 feet by 14 feet, with a neat pas sage. On the first floor there is a billiard room, 20 feet by 26 feet; up-stairs bar, 8 feet by 17 J feet; dining-room, 17J feet by 23 feet; corridor, 6 feet; two parlours, 10 feet by 13 feet each, with bed arid bath rooms, scullery, etc. The second floor con tains fourteen bedrooms, 11 feet by 15 feet; corridor and cloakroom of ample dimensions. Hot water will be supplied to baths through a circulating cistern. The water is laid on from cisterns in the roof, and supplied to the various baths by force by a pump from the well in the yard. The building is owned by Messrs Whitson and Son, and is the work of Mr Watson, and satisfactorily performed. The Albert hoteltherefore promises to rank among the inogt commodious of Auckland hotels, ; r , ff

The return, match was played on Saturday, j in the Barrack field between the Gross men j of type and the dauntless Ponsonby lads; but there was nothing of importance worthy • of special remark beyond a small cask of ( strongly mixed liquid. The Ponsonby lads made but scanty scores, interspersed with a number of cluck's eggs. Forder and Burke were the leaders of the Ponsonby club. The j typemen of the Cross went in with consider able pluck, and the first man, Willis, aston ished the Poiisonby lads by crediting himself with 64. Henderson, With his fine figure and muscular arms, illustrated the ha* with a surprised lady's o ! Harwood is a very pretty player, and scored 27 ; *he. x"' irritable itegan made 3.0; the redoiirV taDie Ellis went in last, which was bad policy^ as he was obliged to carry out his bat with only thirteen to his name, when judging ' from his manner of handling the bat he would probably have reached a hundred. The totals stand thus : Ponaonby 85, C7-oss 177, the latter being 92 ahead. There was a numerous attendance at the third of the Carandini concerts on Saturday evening in the City Hall, and expressions of pleasure were heard among the audience. The operatic selections were from " Mari tana" and "Lurline." Mr Gordon sang, with his usual power, "Oh, hear the wild wind blow;" the fine descriptive song, "The Slave Ship," and the beautiful song "The Winter log isburning." Madame Caran dini was most pathetic and expressive in "Tell me my heart," " We are wandering o'er the mountains," was very prettily rendered by the sisters Isabella and Lizzie. Mr Cotterell was eminently successful with his characteristic sketches of Lady Trembleton and her lovers, in which he introduced a laughable comic song, " I remember," in his peculiarly happy style. "Ye pretty wild birds" was sweetly given by Miss Eannie. The " Regulation," by Miss Isabella and Mr Sherwin was highly amusing. A new fpro gramme, will be presented this evening.

Speaking of Dr Rosenthal's cures the Auckland correspondent of the Hcnvkes Bay Herald writes:—"The other day I was talking to a friend—a chemist—when an elderly gentleman came in. He wore an eye shade, and my friend asked him how he had profited by Posenthal. This was the reply, in effect—' Well, you know, I have been blind of ray ripht eye for a Ion;? time, and you will be glad to know that I can see pretty plainly with it now ; but I have to keep it covered a little, as it is yet rather weak. It is seven miles to my place from town, and I 'am sorry it is so far; were it nearer I think Rosenthal would have effected a perfect cure before this.' I have also heard of several remark able cures, and so there could be no motive for deception. lam convinced that Dr. Rosenthal is doing much He certainly did bring sight back to one man who was undoubtedly altogether blind for many years ; and we hear on very reliable authority of several deaf people who are no longer deaf. Dr. Ilosenthal deserves most honorable men tion for his goodness in practising his skill for the benefit of many people who cannot afford to remunerate him except with blessings and heartfelt thanks."

His Honor Judge Weston is not at present troubled with much business of a judicial character at Napier. At the sittings of the District Court, on the 2nd instant, the busi ness transacted was the adjudication of a bankrupt, while yesterday there was a com plete blank sheet.— li.awfccs Bat/ Herald.

The success achieved by the Maoris in the Napier races appears to have increased their predilection for possessing racing stock. The well-known racer Marquis has been disposed of by his owner, Major Pitt, to Karena, of the Ruataniwha. The price is said to be one hundred guineas. Major Pitt states that he has now withdrawn from the turf, as he intends to devote his attention entirely to pastoral pursuits.

The mine managers at Coromandel held a meeting with reference to the threatened strike of the men, and passed the following resolutions, which we take from Saturday's Mail; —"lst. 'That in the opinion of this meeting a uniform rate of wages would not be conducive to the interests of employers, and would be very unjust to the good men employed. 2nd That the mine managers at this meeting agree to recommend to their respective boards of directors the advisability of adopting a sliding scale, of wages of from 7s to 8a per shift, according to a man's quali fications and willingness to work. Fort nightly payments were recommended, and the action of minors in threatening to strike, instead of merely preferring a request, was deprecated by the managers as a body.' "

We perceive that Dr. Rosenthal leaves to day by the Taranaki for a few days respite. He will be away for about two weeks. Any one who has" seen the work the doctor has gone through for the past three months will say that if it were constantly done his con stitution must succumb. He ■ has been thoroughly knocked up by constant practice day and night. His brother, so well-known, having studied under the best men in the Continent, and travelled wherever the doctor goes, takes temporary charge of the patients until the doctor's return. We hope soon to see him back again with restored health.

A social gathering took place on Friday evening last at Titirangi to aid in liquidating the debt on the Titirangi Hall. Several young people proceeded from town in the 'bus to take part in the proceedings. The viands were of the best description. The programme was varied, consisting of negro songa, &c, concluding with a dance, which lasted til I the small hours in the morning. The young ladies and gentlemen from the surrounding district mustered in full force, and treated their Auckland friends with the greatest hospitality, who, in a measui-e, greatly contributed to the success of the entertainment. The whole reflects great credit on Mr. Richard Hill and all concerned in tho entertainment. The party from town had a most pleasant and exhilirating drive home, the scenery from Titirangi ranges being very picturesque. They were also entertained at a sumptuous breakfast at the house of a young couple at the Whau. ;

i The talented Lynch family of Australian : bellringers and instrumentalists have arrived in Melbourne, and were'to'leave1 for' Queen sland and Java at the beginning of next month. 'In the meantime, however, they will fill up : the interval by giving a series of their well known enter aintnents in Melbourne and suburbs. The Melbourne press notices them favom-ably.

The following ia the return of sick treated at the Provincial Hospital during the week ending Saturday, March 21,1874: —.Remained last return, 64 • admitted since, 13; dis charged, 13 ; died, 1 ; remaining, 63. Males, 55 ; females, 8. Arrangement of cases-— Quinsey, 1; dysentery, 1 ; rheiimatism, 8i; syphilis, 3; stricture, 2; alcoholism, lf; fungoid cancer, 1; phthisis pulmonalis 3 ; I paralysis, 9; lunacy, 1; blindness, 1 ; aneu rism, 1 ; heart disease, 1 ; bronchitis, 2 ; asthma, 1 ; pneumonia, 1 ; gastritis, 1 f i colic, 1 ; fistula, 2; cystitis, 2; hyorocele" j 1 ; caries and necrosis, 2 ; abscess and ulcer, 6 ; amputation, 1 ; fractures, 1 ; debility,. 3. A man named J. Mcß., aged 58, died on j the 19th instant of chronic phthisis. Thanks are returned to Mrs Beck, Mrs Kinder, and Mrs Sadler for parcels of old linen. f

We are glad to learn that our suggestions j of Saturday last with reference to the recep tion of our representatives at the colonial firm" are to be carried out. As will be seen by advertisement in another column a.meet ing of Volunteer officers is convened for Tuesday next to take the subject into con sideration and make the necessary arrange ments. We hope the greatest cordiality and unanimity will characterise any action taken, and that the reception will be worthy of the men. We learn that there is no probability of the Suez mail reaching Auckland before bun day next, when the s.s. Phoebe may be ex pected. Unfortunately, not having the Premier in town, the Government do not see ■v, same necessity for pressing forward the *v:. •• the mails by the charter of a delivery in. „<, wa3 done last, nionjm. special steamer, «... the proverb,." alter " Circumstances," saitn » cases." U ,

The rifle match among the members of tno Hobson Company came off on Saturday afternoon at the Mount Eden Range, under command of the lieutenants of the company. The conquerors were,' Lieut. Shanaghan, who made I9S points; and Lieut. Clifton, who made 241. These officers, therefore, were declared the victors.

Hl3 Lordship Bishop Cowie preached at St. Mary's, Parnell, yesterday evening. The subject of the discourse was the conversion of St. Paul. His Lordship began by ob serving that the miracle which accom panied this event had led many people to suppose that without having ; received some startling manifestation from heaven they could not be in a state of grace. This erroneous impression arose from the imperfect studying of holy scripture. The Greek word translated conversion in the pas sage under consideration meant a turning about, and|this was the only instance of its use in the New Testament. People were apt to forget what was St. Paul's condition at the time of his conversion. He was no irreligious man. On the contrary he was brought up carefully at the feet of Gamaliel, and, " after the most straightest sect of the Jews, lived a Pharisee." His conduct was exemplary and his zeal for his duties earnest to a fault. After his conversion, with the exception of one most important difference, he was in all respects the same man as before. There was the same zeal, and the same steady adherence to principle. Forget ting these facts many men and women waited impatiently for a similar miracle to change their heart How vain was their ex pectation ! Had not our Lord Baid with re gard to the unbelieving Jews, "If they be lieve not Moses and the prophets neither will they be persuaded though one rose from the dead." His Lordship went on to say that although conversion in the /way St. Paul was converted was impossible to men now-a-days, conversion in another sense was necessary to salvation. But this was no sudden change. It was a work of time, and shewed itself by the fruits it bore. It was the gradual change from a wordly life to a life of consistent piety and holiness.

We have to acknowledge receipt from the Government printer of the complete Statistics of New Zealand for 1872.

The regular monthly meeting of the Lodge St. Andrew will be held this evening at the Star Hotel at half-past seven o'clock. ■.. f

The funeral of the late Trooper Sandall of the Auckland Cavalry took place yester day afternoon. The procession was of a most imposing character and largely attended by Volunteers, .Foresters, and hundreds of ( citizens. We noticed among Volunteers the Cavalry, under command of Captain Isaacs ; Engineers, under Lieutenant Anderson ; Victoria Company Rifles, under Lieutenant Thompson ; No. 1 Company, under Captain Burns, with the Company's band ; Hobson Company, with their band, under Captain Burns ; Naval Brigade and band, under Lieutenant Chapman ; also a large number of Foresters, of which ancient order deceased was a member. The procession was well ar ranged. Captain Burns, of the Hobson Com pany, was incommand of the procession. Color- Sergeant Connolly, of the same company, superintended the firing-party, and Color- Sergeant Self acted as Sergeant-Major. Deceased was buried in the Church of Eng land Cemetery, and the funeral service was impressively read by Rev. Mr Mitchell, of St. Matthew's Church. Three volleys were fired over the volunteer's grave, . and on" Re turning the Hobson'a Band played "St. Patrick's Day in the Morning," the Royal Band "The Vacant Chair," and the Naval Band played vigorously the lively air " Good bye Charlie."

His Honor the Superintendent, Mrs Wil liamson, and a party of ladies went to the Kapanga mine on Friday. After being enter tained by Captain Clymo, in the absence jof Captain Thomas/ they were conducted over the mine. The pumps were started and worked with the greatest regularity and smoothness. His Honor expressed himself highly pierced with everything, and hoped the enterprise would turn out well.— Corp mandel Mail.

There is scarcely a person in Auckland who has not at some time or other listened to the simple ballad, " My Pretty Jane;" which is a favorite all the world over. It was a long time before the real author of the song was known as Edward Fitzball, who died three months ago at Chatham, in Kent, in his eighty-first year; and it ia .not alitle singular that Fitzball wrote this song then living near Canterbury some forty yeara ago. Few men had written so much or so long for the stage, and hia lyric effusions were nume rous, and in their day popular. His melo dramas made his fame. One of them, origin ally produced at the Surrey Theatre, " Jonk than Bradford," ran some hundreds of nights owing Tchiefly to one scene, in which foiir separate actions were seen at once—in ''the four chambers of the "roadside inn"—the first time such an effect had'been attempted. Readers •will remember the great Covent Garden sensation play " Nitocris," an Egyp tian melodrama, in which the Nile was posed to be turned upon a banquet hall so as to drown the revellers. The scene of the flooded hall, with the bodies of the conspira-' tors floating in the water, was one of tHe most powerful sensations of the time., As |a librettist for musical composers Mr. Fitzball was no less prolific. He wrote in collabora tion with Balfeand Wallace ; he adapted the French operas of Weber, Rossini, and others, and supplied the shifting demand of the hours with innumerable songs. It may be remembered that his name was Ball, to which he subsequently added a. prefix,, thus giving rise to Douglas Jerrold'a mot that he had known him before he was afflicted' with "Fitz." | This apt comparison is from Arthur Help's i new work:—"ln tropical climes an over laden mule falls down upon the" aandy plain never to rise again. Forthwith,, in the dim' distance a black speck is seen to arise. It is the vulture which is coming for a feast. There is the same phenomenon to be observed with boys as with vultures. I met with la cab accident the other day. The axle broke the wheels came in on both sides of the cab' and were a pitiful wreck. Thereupon twenty or thirty boys, appearing to rise put of the ground, surrounded us. It is my firm belief;, that misfortune breeds boys without any superfluous assistance from parents.'* ~ „.

The anniversary tea meeting of the mem. bers of the Edwardes-street Chapel will be held this evening, after which a public meet ing will be held for the reception of the re port and balance-sheet for the year. His Honor the Superintendent is expected to preside, and the audience will be addressed by Revs. Messrs Reid, Sharp, Cornford and Tinsley, also by Captain Peak and other speakers. The choir o£ the chapel will sing during the evening. The Sabbath afternoon school by Franklin Road, established some twelve months since for the purpose of imparbing religion to the poorer children of the locality, is progressing favorably. The number in attendance is over sixty ; the teachers are most indefatigable in their work, and the utmost order prevails among the children. We understand that an entertainment will shortly be given in the Wellington-street scbool-room with the view of assisting the funds in aid of the mission. Mr Charles Bloomfield will commence the ""•rter of his Tonic Sol-fa singing third qu— - "rdes-street school-room on class in the E<rw— n igth, with an in- Thursday evening, Apn* ; ■•-.„, for the troductory lecture. This ci:*..- • teaching of singing, according the Biu* t known method, has been the means to many young persons of acquiring a knowledge of vocal music, and has met with considerable favor amongst young people.

FIRE IN THE NEWTON ROAD.

A fire occurred on Saturday night about 12 o'clock by which two houses in the lower part of Newton Road were destroyed. The fire commenced in an unfinished four-roomed house, being erected by Mr Brock with timber from one of the Barrack buildings. Jt was nearly finished, and had already been let, but the incoming tenant had not taken possession. The .flames caught an adjoining tenement owned by Captain Rough, and occupied^y MissjMoore, which was also destroyed. Shortly after the alarm had been given by fire bells Mr. Inspector Matthew's and Mr. Super intendent Asher arrived on " the ground,; together with a number of firemen. There1 was, however, no possibility of saving eithjer building. Most of Mrs. Moore's furnitute was, however, saved. The origin of the fib is unknown; The cottage, owned by Mr.! Brock, was ' insured -for £100 'in the New Zealand Insurance Company's office, and that of Captain Rough for £60 in the South British. An accident occurred to one of the fire engines while being driven round the corner of Karangahape road into the Newton Road. The engine' capsized and a fireman named Hunter was injured on the hands and legs by the fall. He was attended to by Dr. Dawson, and is progressing satis factorily. .

NORTH SHORE VERSUS GRAFTON.

The return match between tjfese cluba was played on Saturday at the North Shore. On the last occasion that the abovenamed clubs played the Grafton came off victorious, winning by four runs. But they were not so fortunate on Saturday, the North Shore beating them with nine wickets to spare.

North Shore.—lst Innings. Nolan c Buttle, b Garland 1 Burgess b Garland .. ~.. ... 17 Swanson c and b Connell ... ... 4 Burgess b Garland ..." ... ... 0 Ress c Buttle,'b Garland ... ... 0 Wynyard c Garland, b Connell ... 11 Thorue not out ... ... ... ... 11 Brassey b Connell .;."... ... 0 Whitaker, run out' ..'. ' ... ' ... 0 Dacre c Leggett, b Garland 0 Niccol c and b Garland ... ... ... 0 Extras 0 46 Second Innings. Burgesß c Connell, b Philson ... ... ! 0 Rees, not out ... ... ... 7 Wynyard, not out ~ 1 Extras ... ~. 4 12 Grafton.—First Innings. Leggett b:Resa ... ... ... ... 4 J. Lawry b Dacre ... ... ... 4 Garland b Burgess ... ... ~,.] 10 W. Lawry at Nolan ... 0 Philson lbw, b Rees ... ...' ■ ... 4 Connell c Swanson, b Rees ... V ..V 0 Ryan, not out ... ... ... ... 1 Buttle b Burgesa ... ...r ... 1 Giltillan c Thome, b Rees .. ... 0 Aitkin b Burgess ... 1 Choyce, run out ... ... ... ... 1 '- Extras ... ...... ... ',2 28 : '. Second Innings. • Leggett b Rees 3 J. Lawry c Thome, b Rees :3 Garland c Burgess, b Rees ;.. ... 2 W. Lawry, not out ... ... ... 2 Philson, b Reea .... ... 0 Connell b Rees ... ...: : :.:' ... 3 Ryan b Burges3 .. ... ... ... ;4 Buttle, run out ... [': .;.:» ..i • fi . 5 Gilfillan c Thome, b Rees ... ... 3 Aitkin b Rees ... ■•...'... ... 2 Choyce b Burgess ... ; 0 .:.'!;..:'.'. 1...,.'. ' 28

POLICE COURT.—Monday.

(Before P. A. Philips Esq., R.M.) ' GAY AND FESTIVE.

Charles Wearing, John Adeane, John Streeter, W. Brown, and Wm. S. Robinson were charged with having enjoyed themselves very much, in fact too much, and thereby rendering themselves incapable of taking care of themselves.

Brown, commonly known as Dr. Bnmn, of the Bijis, acknowledged his fault in the moat gentlemanlv^nanner. "He must confess Ke had taken tne smallest drop too much." | Each prisoner was fined 10s and costs with the alternative of forty-eight hours imprison ment.' ' . YOUNG THIEVES. John Thomas Lyons and William Johnson, .two boys about |twelve years old, were charged on remand with entering the orchard of Mr. P. L. Prime on the 18th jnst., and stealing a quantity of quinces, value 3s. Mr Inspector Broham said that a gentle man had come forward and promised to look after the boy Lyons if he was; discharged. The mother of Jphnaon was in Court. J j His Worship said he hoped the boys had been kept on bread and water while they had been locked up. On Mr Broham saying that they had, his Worship ordered the prisoner Lyons to be detained till his protector came to take him away, and discharged Johnson, after giving him a severe lecture on,his misconduct. Johnson's mother said it was not her fault her son,got into trouble.,, She had done all she could to keep him. a good boy, bat he had got into bad company. ' ! WIFE DESERTION. , Samuel Hanson, who was charged jlast Friday with neglecting to support his wife and remanded, was to have appeared this inorningi but the Clerk, when the case was called on. stated that a deed of seporation between,the parties had been drawn up, and would beVsigi^ed this morning.. ; .r» The case was again adjourned to admit oif aetUeuwni; in this WKwroer. , ...

DISTRICT COURT.- This Day.

(Before his Honor Judge Beck, » A, 1 Claim, £100; damages " n J| This long-pending claim has at 1, iC ' settled by arbitration under Mr W *lN l ling, solicitor, and £40 awarded L T'^s- I defendant to pay Court costa anvTl^?. £7 \?' cost, 'lio'JW equally divided between plaintiff !•>be fendant. "4 d e . Claim, £ f If MCI™- Mr MacCorinick appeared for pl a y B In this case Patrick Martin daft balance of a furniture account for sn^ll>l livered at defendant's residence in ff v4e' street. ao|>3(m. Judgment for plaintiff. Mr Martin stated that defendant **», wife were apart, the lady having £$ a theatrical tour with the French hx and as the furniture was still in the d&l house in Hobson-street he would S? I Honor that immediate steps be tfi? I recover. ■ e *ate"l to M # ;The Court ordered that executing, issued forthwith. * |. DOONTN V. DAVIS. ;,{ ;■ Claim, £2.5 4s 10d. Mr. Kissling for plaintiff. This was a claim for goods due to ft plaintiff, a grocer in Hobson-sii&t v"! which defendant had paid £2. i!''' Judment for plaintiff, £23 4s 16J wi+j, costs." t!l ROBERT KELW V. JAMES KEUv :; Claim £81 5a Bd. J ■• j Mr Hesketh for plaintiff; defendant ' undefended. .s**> j This waa a claim under breach o f k nant. The parties were brothers, an j ?\ formerly been in business together;. W the^defehdant was not prepared with hisii? fence, the case wan adjourned until next court day,' upon the understanding that defendant pay costs to day, orifnotthecasewillbetaU to-morrow, and if the result should is against defendant immediate proceedings will be taken for the recovery of the amount .ROBERT VAILT? V. JOHN" KIRK^OOD , f Messrs McCormick and Laiahley f OT «i a : tiff, and Mr HesketTi for defendant. In this .action; plaintiff sought to reoor the sum of £46 5s on the sale of an hotel It Cambridge. The plaintiff did not close the sale, but counsel asserted that the , safe'iwJ brought about by his influence andjn'con sequence of what he had done. Mr, Robert Vaile was sworn, and gays evi dence to the following effect. He was s, land agent, and sold land properties on commis aion. Eighteen months ago he warenrimd to sell the Edinburgh hotel, Cambri^l™ defendant for a price which was subseqneifly raised to £1,800, and entered into negotia tions after a good deal of trouble ml Mr Laird on the 22nd of NovemUrlisi He had seen him many times pteransly about the property after having mla an offer^ On the 22nd November he saw lit Laird, who said he should like to hare the Hotel. He told him originally that the price would be somewhere between Li,600 M L 2,000. The conversation was general, and nothing definitely settled. On the 24th, or thereabouts, he Baw Mr Kirkwood, andloli him he thought there was a chance of selling the property to Mr Laird, when he quote! L2OOO as the price, and he was to have 1\ per cent, for his commission. In conse quence of this conversation he went on the 29th November to see Laird about the'sale, and submitted the price, L2OOO, Thai Be replied that lie would not venture beyond £1,600, as that was all that it waa worth. He saw him twice a week subsequently up to the 12th January of the present year. He took every opportunity cf seeing him and frequently inconvenienced himself to see him, and he reported every Monday to Mr Kirkwood the result of. his interviews wi Laird. Kirkwood at length told himthatto had another buyer, and urged him' to close wfth Laird at once. He promised to do so, but he wished Kirkwood to concede £200, and expressed hisjbelief that he could effest the sale of £1,800 ; but he did not authorise him to close on those terms, but to .get an offer, »nd he would hold his bidder.in abey ance. He again saw Laird and pressed for an offer, as there was another buyer, and said if he did not make up his mind it would fall through. ;fle said he must put it off till he came to Auckland, as he had first to refer to^some one in the Waikato. On the fol lowing Monday Mr Kirkwood told him that Laird was too late the hotel was now Bold at more than £1803, but not all cash. On the following morning he again saw Mr Kits wood, when he told witness that his salehai fallen through. He told him in..reply,thaj his man was stillopen. -.He answered "AU right." He went again to Mr Laird and pressed him to close with Kirkwood. r ,-.d» said the price was too high, but promised to consider the matter and aend him* telegram from' the Waikato. Immediate V after he learnt that the hotel was m for £1,850, and went to see defendant ;as to the truth of the report. He replied j that it was true, and had been sold throngu Laird. He immediately asked for his com mission, which he repudiated, saying M would not give him a shilling. •"', ' .. To Mr Hesketh: Laird expressed a desire to have a 'lease; ifhe could get it,'1 ence to purchasing the property ; and w>» offered witness £bX) if: he could secure him* lease. He replied that he could notpossipiy get a lease ; his instructions were to m Laird never made an absolute offer, nor JJ he tell Mr Kirkwood that he was sorry w> job had fallen through, and thit La^f not close. The hotel was sold to-Mr J«J Copland. ■ He had a great deal of^troubiei" trying to effect a sale. He had met Mr -WJJ by appointment several times, both on * Eowena, and at Hancock's hotel. He w» instructed to seU with the hotel an acreo land and the out-buildings. He askedsff cent, on the sale when he should effect^ but consented to take 2£ P«rce°V ~« &• Messrs George, J. Wilson, and.John ,-M* wbodi alao gave evidence.

CITY COUNCIL.—This Day.

The ordinary meeting of the City G° ' took place this afternoon. There was attendance of Councillors at the iJoai". A large number of letters W%fa& ceived. since the last meeting of ™^ It' was -stated' with regard: to a cm cation from the Harbour Boardon^. ject of the silt-basina that WjW*^ in uee had answered ito PWJfcforf and up to the present brae» 160 tons of sUt. A further J£ ci i' g of £500 was ordered towards tM share of the expense of construe^ basins. . ; ./-: :'^> üßfl of;fl» Mr Alcock was aUowed tM» ieC i Mount Eden stone-breakingmachine , to certain conditions. •*', -rr.^onr .Bo*"*1 An application from the gtom.house respectingalteringthewidthflfCusw Z. street was not acceded to. ~. f Elliot- It was resolved that the f^ Goa^7 street applied for by the Inaur^e g be asphalted, the Insurance Compa j , The^yorreadaWfrom^^r/ announcing tkedeath^;^ 8/^^. typhoid fever is very prevelant at the ppwy, ~ ■ ■■ .:•:. . 1 ,, 1 v:'-v.vH,^; i ,i:.

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ri^HE AMERICAN PHOTOGRAPHIC JL COMPANY, Photographers to the AMERICAN, MEXICAN, AND NEW ZEALAND GOVERNMENTS, In consequence of increase of business have ■ REMOVED to more EXTENSIVE PREMISES (Corner. Queen and Wellesley-street), Adjoining B. CASS, Draper, Cheapside House. Whore Photography in all its Branches will be carried on as usual JOHN McGARRIGLE, MANAGER. TVETIRING 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 wi!.l. continue until the entire Stock is disposed of. We- are now landing TUTRTY THOUSAND POUNDS WORTH of DRAPERY and MEN'S, CLOTHING, purchased by Mr Cosgrave from the English and French Manufacturers, which will be SOld at UNPRECEDENTEDLY LOW PRICES. No credit., will be given during the Sale. TJUSHBROOK & BRIDGMAN (LATE R. HOBBS), Aie how opening up, and have to arrivo EX NORHAM CASTLE, HYLTON CASTLE, ,'t INVERALLAN. and ROSLIN CASTLE, A Very Large and Choice Assortment of AUTUMN AND WINTER DRAPERY GOODS IN EVERY DEPARTMENT, To which they respectfully invite attention. • These Goods coming direct to their own order from : the first Home Houses they are prepaved j. • to dispose of at ■ [| ; LOWEST REMUNERATIVE RATES. Further particulars in future advertisement. RUSHBROOK & BRIDGMAN Wholesale and Retail Drapers, Clothiers, <&o JUNCTION . DRAPERY WAREHOUSE, (Opposite the Army and Navy Hotel,) TJpper QuEEN-sanEET, Auckland. 150000 PEET T™BE!R FOR SALEJ AT MY YARDS, GOVERNMENT WHARF, ONEHUNGA. JAMES W. WALLER. \ SI If G- IN a CLASS! • SINGING CLASS ! ON fI.UL L A H'S S'.Y STEM. Mr J. BROWN will commence a CLASS on the above system «t the Oddfellow's Hall, at the junction of Cook and Grey-streets, on FRIDAY EVENING April 10,° to commence at 7 o'clock sharp. Persons desirous of joining will please enter their names as Messrs Upton's as early as possible. Terms—One guinea ►for the course of fifty lessons; Quarterly payments of 58 each to be paid in advance