SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

HIGH WATEB morrow morning. 8 29 SUN SET : This evening, 452 ; SUN RISE: to morrow moraine, 7.2 MOON'S AOE : Last quarter, 28th, 6 9 p.m.

This evening SlO ; to-

ARRIVALS.

Italy, Darnue, woartay, from Lyttelton lona, s.s, from the North

DEPARTURES.

Sonthern Cross, s.s (A.S P. Co's) for Napier and Wel lington Christina schooner, Edwards, for Tairua Ocean, tchooner, for Mercury Bay

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

For the South-Wellington 23rd ; Pbcebe 27th For London- W W. Smith, barque, early ; Fernglen, ship, early For th* North—Tona, s s, Mondays For Sydney—JMikado, s.s.. about 25thinst.

IMPORTS.

Per Ttsly, barque, from LTttelton:—l997 sacks wheat, 386 sacks .oats, 700 sacks oats. 630 sacks potatoes 100 sacks flour, 90 sacks flour, 160 bags oat me»l, 74 sacks sharps, 200 sacks bran, 30 kegs butter, 40 cheeses, order.—Master, agent-

EXPORTS.

Per Kate Macgregor, for Bean Island : 45,747 feet timber. 8000 do do.—D. H McKenzie, agent. Per Atlantic, for Lyttelton : 285 pieces timber, H B, Morton ; 1864 do do, J. S. Macfarlane; 504 drain pipes, 4000 tiles, D. H. McKenzie.—Master, agent.

We are requested to state that Hhe s.s. Wellington will leave Onehunga for the South ipositively at 11 o'clock to-morrow morning. | The nchooner Atlantic cleared out to-day for livttelton with a cargo of timber and drainpipes. She is ti sail at once.

The schooner Kate Macgregor, which has just filled up with timber at Wangaroa, arrived to-day and has cleared for Bean Island, near Napier, with her cargo. She will nroneed as soon as possible.

A sight entry to clear the ship Dunedin was passed iiiift morning at the Customs.

The barque signalled yesterday turned out to be the Italy, 286 tons, from "Lyttelton. Captain «ourlay, late of the barque a cacia, who is in command reports leaving port on the 7th inst. witb a light westerly breeze He experienced fresh N.W. winds to the East Cape, and thence moderate weather into port. The Ttaly, which has been purchased in Hobart Town hy her capUin for the inter-colonial trade brings a careo of Southern prodnce She anchored in Rangi toto channel last night, and came into harbour this morning >

Tbe s s. lona arrived early this morning from the Bay ot Islands and Wangarei. She left Russell at noon yesterday, and Wanearei at eieht o'clock the same evening. We are indebted to Mr Stoddart, the purser for list of .passengers and cargo. Passengers : Messrs Hicks Brown Sneddan, Hare, W S. Wilson, J. Wilson, Mr and Mrs Symonds, Mrs Bnrdett and family, Mrs Hansen. Mrs Davies, and Mrs Scott Cargo: 11 sacks fungus, 9do gum, H. B. Morton; 7 hags gum, Owen and Graham

The departure of the lona will be detained till Tuesday next in consequence of Monday being a general holid»y.

The schooner Ruby arrived at Wangaroa on Wednesday.

The brigantine Sir Isaan Newton, from Auckland, arrived at Wangaroa on Thursday evening. The Southern Cross left this afternoon for Welling ton and Napier. She took a general cwgoand the fol lowing passengers :—Saloon : Miss Bacon, Mrs Ten nant, Mrs a.nd Miss North, Mr McKay, and eight in the steerage,:

CHIEF POST-OFFICE, AUCKLAND.

Mails will Close as follows . — Por Thames, this day,, at 5,30 pm, and on Tuesday

next, at 930 am For Coromandel, on Tue3dav next, at 5 p m

For Taranaki, Southern Provinces, and Chatham

Islands, via Lyttelton, per Wellington, this day,

at 5 pm For Australian Colonies, per Mikado, six hours after arrival

N.B—Monday next being a Public Holiday the Mails, expecting those for the Waikato, usually closed on that day, will be made up at this oflice, to day, at 5 pm Mails for Otahuhu. Papaknra, Drury, Pukekohe, Tuakau, Queen's Redoubt, and-Mercer, will, until further notice, be made up at 6am daily. Return mails will reach town at 7 pm. (Signed) J.E. Cokey, Acting Chief Postmaster.

BIRTH.

DEVORE—On the 20th May, 1875, at Ponsonby, the wife of A. Devore, solicitor, of a daughter.

DEATHS.

TUCKER—On the 21st May, at his parent's resi dence, Edinburgh-street, Newton, Richard, beloved and eldest son of Richard and Louisa Tucker, aged 18 years and 9 months. The funeral will take place at 3 p.m. to-morrow (Sunday). Friends are invited to attend.

BRADNAM— At the residence of Mrs Woods, Grey street, Laura Rosina Bradnam, aged 3 years and 10 months.

The funeral will leave at 3 p.m. to-morrow (Sunday). Friends please accept this invitation.

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

SATURDAY, MAY 22, 1875

For the oause that lucks assistance, For the wrong that needs resistaaae, Wat the fiture in the distance, . Am* the _»od that we can to.

There is reason for congratulation that the resolutions into which the Provincial Council was surprised, relative to the proposed con stitutional changes, have given place to those submitted by Mr Sheehan. That it was a subject of regret to the great majority of the Council that the former resolutions were carried, we have already stated ; and that the resolutions ultimately passed would have been accepted almost unanimously had they been presented as an alternative on the first

occasion, is not questioned. It was an up-hill struggle that Mr Sheehan attempted when be proposed to members to swallow their words in rescinding a resolution, passed however unwittingly, and the difficulties of such an operation sufficiently account for the small number of majority by which the reversal of the decison was effected. It was a pity that the question was ever raised in the Auckland Provincial Council. The whole iprovince knew Sir George Grey's stronganddecided views on the constitutional question, yet despite these views the strongest centralists as well as all the rest of the people had waived individual,differ ences'of opinion, and unanimously chosen as their Chief Magistrate, and their champion in the Assembly, the man who, as a states man,! ranks second to none in the colonies. For tjie Provincial Council to step in to bind his hands in the struggle that is coming, would have been to say the least bad taste, and smacked somewhat, we think, of a covert jealousy on the part of the chief pro moters of this movement. Had it been left in: tlie ipow^r_,ff,, Ma. opponent«J£to cat*

la his teeth, that he represented only himself, and that his own] Provincial Council had condemned his views, i it would have unquestionably weakened his hands, and nullified his influence for good. Besides, in the coming embroglio the ques. tion will not be of Provincialism versus Centralism, but of a total remodelling of the Constitution of the Colony and of its relations to the Imperial. Government. The resolu tions ultimately carried, were carried nemine contradicente ; and, overlooking the little party feelings sure to be engendered in such discussion, and little questions of defeat or victory, we are confident that they express the true opinions of nine-tenths of the members of the Provincial Council, and nine tenths of the intelligent and thinking public outside the chamber. To take a leap in the dark is not a favourite course with sensible people and even those who from disappointment with the temporary and enforced poverty of Provincialism, have taken a " skunner" at the thing, generally feel " better the devil we know than the devil we don't know." The Central Government, whose largesses 1 have corrupted men's minds, and dazzled their imaginations, will soon be in a far more embarrassed position than the very poorest of the provinces, and will be obliged to I resort to those extraordinary means for "raising the wind" which we can ourselves apply with the knowledge that we shall have the power of controlling and guiding the expenditure in accordance with our own means and requirements. That the ex travagant habits acquired by the Cen tral administration will survive long after the • stoppage of the flow of borrowed money is as sure as that the sun shines ; and if we shall have flung ourselves andfjall our concerns head-foremost into the arms of the Central Government before we know the terms of surrender Or the advan tages we are to receive in return, then Heaven help us. The sponge will be squeezed dry before the thirst is slaked at i head-quarters that has been stimulated by the intoxication Of years ; and we in these remote districts will cry in vain for a drop of water to cool our tongues. The resolu tions ultimately passed merely affirm the wisdom of waiting to know what is to take the place of the institutions proposed to be destroyod, and that the people should have an opportunity of considering and pronouncing their opinion on them through a general election. They also affirm that such change shall not be made in the coming session of Parliament, the which is not in the least likely when the master mind is away, and all is confusion worse confounded. And the resolutions affirm that all the provinces shall be similarly treated. Surely to goodness there is nothing unreasonable in this, and it were a pity if mere sentimental ism or a regard for " consistency the virtua of fools," should itopel us into acting in haste to repent at leisure. As we have said it in to be regretted that the question was ever raised in Council, for, not more than the present Assembly, was the Council chosen to determine on great and sudden constitutional changes; and no more right has the Council than the As sembly to settle them, without the issue being submitted in clear and definite form to the constituencies. We set no value on the rabid nonsense of a few local agitators in different parts, who have got the parrot cry of abolition, and would be equally prepared to take up any other cry, if it only gave them the opportunity of showing themselves to be somebodies, as being filled with big ideas, and exponents of big questions. The people, not the mouthing demagogues, require time to think over matters of ;'.. this magnitude ; and though a cheap popularity may be won by those who are ready to get on any wave of popular temper, they it is who are deserv ing of gratitude and confidence, who would even stem the popular current, and counsel caution and prudence before hurling a con stitution into anarchy and confusion. We have committed our destinies to the hand of a master in statesmanship. He enjoys a con fidence that has fallen to the lot of few, if ever to any one in the colony. Let us leave him unembarrassed, let us cheer him with our; sympathy, and with renewed and re peated expressions of our confidence. Aad we may rest assured that he will guide us safely through the perils and the difficulties of the position, if such a thing is in the power of man to do.

The question of Provincial abolition is not the only one on which the Provincial Council yesterday rescinded a former vote. On Tues» day last a motion by Mr Dargaville condemn ing any alteration in the existing arrange ments subsisting between the General Gov ernment and the police force was carried by a majority of six. By voting the estimates yesterday, in the face of the statement of the Provincial Treasure*, hon. members dis tinctly ignored their former vote. The re ports in the morning papers do not place the action of the Council in such a clear light as the proceedings in the Chamber itself war rant. When the estimates for police were submitted, Mr. Swanson rose and said that if the police were to be handed over to Sir Donald McLean, the Council should vote the money to pay them in a lump to the General Government. No action was taken on this suggestion, and the Chairman of Committees was about to put the item when Mr Swanson again rose and said, he was perfectly serious in what he had said. If the Superintendent could not be entrusted with the control of the police he ought not to be required to pay them. He would move that the item be postponed till the last, ia order that the Council might have time to con sider the question. ' This motion, we un derstand, was made with the concurrence of his honor the Superintendent in order to give members an opportunity of "discussing the question, and to make it a test. The Pro vincial Treasurer then stated that if the Council voted the item to the province it was the Superintendent's intention to take over the police force from the General Government as he was responsible under the Constitution Act for the peace,, order, and good Govern ment of the province. If the Council did not desire his honor to do this they had better adopt Mr Swanson's suggestion. After the matter had thus been fully explained, the Council negatived Mr Swanson's motion for postponment, and passed the item without discussion. We should think that the fitness o"f Sir George Grey to control the force can hardly be calledintoquestion, and no doubt the Council felt this in voting the sum to be expended by the Superintendent in the manner which would, in his estimation, be moat conducive to public welfare. The efficiency of the force at present is not due to the fact that it ia under General Govern

ment control, but because itI'is well officered and we understand that, in all probability, Inspector Broham, Sergeant-Major Pardy, and other officers will remain Under Sir Geo. Grey.

The intimation made by Mr Sheehan yester day in the JProvincial Council that he had severed his connection wifeh. the province as Provincial Secretary was made the occasion for a graceful eulogy by Mr Dargaville upon the services of the honorable member both -as head of the Executive, and as a private member of the Provincial Council and General Assembly. Mr Dai gaville expressed the opinion that Mr Sheehan's ability would secure foi him a dis tinguished position among the public men of the colony. The best commentary on Mr Sheehan's tact and aptitude for taking a prominent part in politics is furnished by his two days" work during the present session of the Provincial Council. It is generally conceded that no other member would have been successful in the task ac complished by Mr Sheehan yesterday relative to the abolition resolutions, in inducing the Council to swallow its motion of the pre vious day. Mr Sheehan has been identified with the Government of the province many years ; he is a native born Adcklander and his public career will be watched with very great interest by the people of this pro via cc, in whatever part of the colony his future may be cast.

On the Co-operative Meat Supply Company, a correspondent writes :—Sir—l have to thank you for drawing my attention to the list of p'rice3 charged and advertised in your valuable paper by the above Company. I am quite of your opinion that the Society deserves oul- universal support. The prices offered by them are legs at 4d per R» and fore-quarters at 3d per lb. The manager also informs shareholder that after the quarterly meeting of the directors a further reduction will take place.—Yours, &o.> RoAst Beef.

Captains Chapm&n and Dupuis, and the officer<» idf the Dido aud Rosario, have been invited' by the committee of the Auckland Jockey Club to visit the races ori Monday and Tuesday. We underfitafad that aregallant defenders have accepted the invitation, and tbeir presence will no doubt considerably enhance the prestige of the meeting. With fine weather, nearly a certainty there is every prospect of the gathering at Ellerslie on Monday and Tuesday next being a very brilliant one.

With reference to a slight scarcity of stlgar and milk which existed at the late Soiree at JRemuera, we are requested to state that an ample supply was provided for the number expected but owing to the crowded meeting, the milk ran short, and no more could be obtained in the neighbourhood. The sugar department under tbe surveillance of Mr. McNeil was supplied with more than enough of that sweet condiment, but we are sorry to learn a bag of the same Was stolen by some unchristian rascal during the pro gress of the tea. Mr. McNeill spared no exertion nor expense to make the Soiree a success, as during the meeting after the tea, he kept those in the vicinity of his table supplied with oranges, lollies, almonds and raisins. Whoever he may be that stole the bag of sugar, we hope it may give him the toothache.

To the Editor, —Sir, —Having perused with great pleasure a, letter from Mr Cranwell in last eveniDg'sSTAitin which he comments on the subject of the Tonic Sol Fa method of teaching to sing. I beg to crave your kind indulgence for a little, while I make a few remarks relative to it. lam glad to see in Mr. Cranwell such a zealous upholder of this noble, but unfortunately much abused, system. A system founded by a Miss Glover in 1856 and instituted at the onset for her private use. She was induced to introduce it into schools on account of its widely-spread popularity among children. A few years later, Mr. John Curwen its present energetic promoter took it up and his efforts have since been marked with such success that scarcely a single school is now to be found throughout England, Ireland, Wales and Scotland that does not use it. The wonder ful success that was achieved some years ago by a class founded by a Mr. Proudman and called the Paris Prize Choir (which I presume is still fresh in the memory of some of your readers) who went to compete with several other large choirs at tho opening of the Paris Exposition, and in which they succeeded in carrying off the highest honours, may serve as an instance of its past success. I cannot refrain, Mr. Editor, from offering these remarks as I feel that a Bystem like this, based upon such a motto as this, easy, cheap, and true, should be widely known throughout the entire colony j its chitf characteristics being a wonderful assistance to the ear and also the memory. Having been trained myself on this system from a very early age, I am prepared to corroborate my statements. Yours truly, J. W.

In consequence of the funeral of Serjeant Anderson's child, the'monthly firing of JSfo. 2 Company for Lieut. Robinson's prize could not come off to-day^ but will take place on Monday after the firing for officers' prizes, if time will permit. The firing for the efficers prizes will commence at the Mount Eden Range at one o'clock sharp.

The drama of " Camille" was the perfor mance of last evening at the Prince of Wales Theatre, and, although, there were several counter-attractions at the time, the theatre was largely patronised by lovers of the drama. " Camille" is by no means a high class production, but it has peculiar charms which never fail in drawing a house. The play, with its striking situations and inci dents, professes to pourtray the fate of a coquette in the fortunes of Camille Gauthier, a character delineated by Mrs Darrell, with her usual power and expressive tenderness. Armand, the leading male character of the piece, received full justice in the hands of Mr JDarrell. Mrs Jones as Madame Pru dence, was faithful to her task ; Miss Patty Holt was quite equal to Hanine, and Miss Maggie Knight, looked her very best in her representation of Nichette. The parts of the Count, by Mr Holloway, Gaston, by Mr Deering, Duval senr., by Mr Aveling, and Gustave, by Mr Sweeney were sustained with vigor and truth. The scenery by Mr Thornton, the scenic artist was in strict keeping with the spirit of the play. This evening "Ruy Bias," will be presented for the first time to an Auckland public.

Winter Evening Entertainments.—The time of year has arrived for lectures, concerts, and entertainments of various kinds. To aid the Good Templars and afford caterers of public amusement every facility, the present proprietors (Messrs Holloway and Garlick) have determined, after the Ist June, to let the City Hall at much lower rates than formerly. This Hall, the best situated of any in Auckland, and unsurpassed for its acoustic qualities, will be let for ten guineas per week, or two guineas for a single even ing. These low terms prove the proprietors are doing their share towards proving cheap amusement. —Umbrellas are necessary com panions on winter evenings, and Holloway and Garlick, having a very large stock, have reeolved to clear them out at unheard-of prices, and have marked down : gents' good silk umbrellas to 7s 6d, 9s lid, 12s 6d ;. alpaca to 4s 6d, 6s 6d ; ladies' alpaca to 3s lid ; silks to 6s lid. Call early on Hol loway and Garlick and secure one.—City Hall, 230, Queen-street.

..'. We understand that there is a slight mis understanding among the members of the Choral Society with regard to Mr Mitchell's forthcoming concert. ' I All" the members are invited to take part, and not as is imagined' by some, a privileged few-' The final rehearsal will take place on Tuesday evening in the Choral Hall at 7.30, and it is particularly hoped that all performing mem bers will attend. / ' ?■ ■'.""''

A young man offrespectable appearancfe, aged 23, named Thomas Goddard, a resident of Lant-street and well known as the Queen street coffee atall-keeper, who has for many months past been in the habit of raising his tent by the entrance to Vulcan Lane at nine o'clock at night for the purpose of supplying the public with tea, coffee, and viands, was brought into the police-station to-day on a charge of lunacy. Goddard, it appeared, had been subjected to night arid day work for a long time without allowing himself time for mental and physical rest, and in consequence of self-care, his reason ha 9 entirely passed. He was examined by Dr. Goldsbro' and Dr. Hooper, whs considered Goddard to be of unsound mind and morally and physicaily incapacitated for the duties of life, and upon tho medical evidence of these gentlemen he was committed to the care of Dr. Aicken at the Whau Lunatic Asylum.

A man named John McLaren, declared by Drs Dalton and Ford to be of unsound mind, was brought from the Kawakawa, Bay of Islands, this morning, and taken to the Whau Lunatic Asylum.

A printers error occurred in our report of the Remuera Church soiree yesterday. Only £400 Will bave to be borrowed on .the Church, not £600.

We understand that the district prizes to Volunteers for good shooting in the first and second sets (Cavalry and Cadets) will be payable at the Militia and Volunteer office on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday next, and all Volunteers who are entitled to prize-money, are requested to attend to receive their prizes.

An exciting chase after a goose took place yesterday in the harbor by a boatful of young fishermen, who were returning home after an unsuccessful fishing expedition; but on seeing a fine fat goose sailing proudly on the water> their spirits rose, and (after a series of backwatering, twistinga, and turnings in every direction, consequent on the evolutions of their game) they drove this representative or Christmas time near to the land, and would certainly bave caught it—but alas ! "there's many a slip 'twixt cup and lip " : just as they were about to catch it, a sportsman on shore jumped on the goose, and secured this prize before the very eyes of the sturdy rowers. By an adveriisement in our columns it will be seen that the goose is being reserved for its legitimate owner.

The Society of Artists has very liberally made a donation of £10 to the Technical classes held in connection with the Mechanics' Institute, to be distributed in prizes. The teachers have expended the amount in suit ablo books for the various classes, and the distribution takes place on Tuesday evening next in the hall of the Institute.

An assault case was heard at Mercer yes" terday before R. C. Barstow, Esq., R.M- The complainant wa3 George Keed, of Paparata, and the defendant James Moran. Mr Laishley appeared for plaintiff, and Mr Thome for the defendant. According to plaintiff's evidence the assault took place on the 25th ultimo. On that day Reed was walking in one of his paddocks and saw Moran coming along tbe road. They spoke to one another, Moran asked witness if he had threatened to horsewhip one of his boys. He told him he had, if he came breaking down his quicks and hedges. Thereupon defendant "went for" witness, knocking him down and pushing him into the creek. He also pointed a gun at'witness. The assault was witnessed by complainant's wife, who gave corroborative evidence. Raymond Walsh sworn to defendant having boasted of having given complainant a good hiding. The Bench gave judgment against ■defendant, and fined him £3, with costs £0 17s.

The Queen's Birthday.

Monday is the 56th anniversary of the birth of her most gracious Majesty Queen Victoria, and will be observed, as in all other parts of the colony, as a close holiday. Thoughts of business will be thrown aside : shops, offices, and public institutions will be shut up, and nearly every one will go in for a thoroughly good outing—that is to say presupposing the elements to b9 propitious. Of this—judging from the present clear sky, there seems lictle doubt, and in most cases we _ fancy plans have been laid down for passing the day. The variety of our resources for holiday making has been increased by the opening of the railway to Mercer, and several excur tionists are already leaving town by the afternoon train with the intention of spend ing the two days on the banks of the Waikato. The races will of course receive the lion's share of patronage, but there will be several rival attractions. It is not too late in the season for the Domain and Acclimatisa tion Gardens to draw a good few while the North Shore will have atten tion drawn to it by force of arms for the Artillery are to have some big gun prac tice on Monday on the North Head. There will be the usual Volunteer parade and salute in the morning at the Barracks, after which, the citizen soldiers will be conveyed to the North Shore in special boats laid on by the Ferry Company. Two bands will accompany the detachments. The Takapuna will run to and fro across the harbour during the holi days.

"CATHEDRAL'S" TIPS FOR THE RACES.

Our Autumn Races are upon us, and, I think, the committee of the Racing Club are to be congratulated upon the proapeet of good. sport on Monday and Tuesday next. The entries are unusually large, and all, with two exceptions, are locally owned, which is another proof of the increased interest taken in the sporting affairs of the province. In the Trial Stakes we have seven engaged, including Daybreak, Skybird, Eclipse, Fanny Fisher (colt), Belle of the Isles, Young Derby, and Pakuranga. Most of these have at different times appeared on the course with varied success. Skybird, at the late Tamaki races, won a couple of events, beat ing one or two of her present opponents pretty easily ; and as he is being prepared for the coming meeting by Owen McGee, he is bound to be pretty near the finish in whatever he sends him for. Eclipse is at the Victoria stables under Jack Thorpe, he has decidedly improved of late, and I have not the slightest doubt, with the assis tance of Alexander Sutherland in the saddle, will be very dangerous, and whichever beats him on the day will not be far off the winner. The Fanny Fisher colt, by Dainty Ariel is a two-year old, (engaged also in the Champagne Stakes,) and i 3 the property of Mr Walters, he will carry a very light impost, and if the distance is not too far, ought to run a good horse. Young Derby ran in our Hack Race last year and was nowhere, I shall not have him at any price. Paknranga comes from a good stable ; he won the Maiden Plate at the last Waikato races, but, as he failed to beat Skylark and others when they last met, I cannot stand him. Belle of the Isles oomes from the Thames with a great reputation, and, as her party are backing her pretty freely, she may be dangerous ; but I shall pin my faith to Eclipse or Fanny Fisher (colt).—For the. Hurdle Race we have five engaged, and per haps it would be difficult to find in New Zealand a better lot—all well-known flyers : , Shamrock, Islegman, The Arrow, Moore, and Middy Ashore. The first-named hails from Napier, where he has figured suc cessfully on several. occasions. He is in .good form, and ought to run a great horse ; but I think one of the lighter weights will upset the pot his party think of pulling off. Islesman beat Shamrock at Napier last year, carrying 12st. libs, each ; his is now being trained by his owner, Mr Balstead. Since he ran at the Waikato he has been thrown out of work, and has come np a very different horse,-and I fancy we shall see him ran in the same form he did last

autumn, when Mr Perkins purchased him from Wanganui. The Arrow is a very dangerous horse, as if he will jump kindly on the day, nothing to my mind can beat him} he has plenty of foot and can go from end to end. Middy Ashore is in at a nice weight and ought to be pretty near at the finish. He is an un certain jumper, but with Munn up, may take it into his head to go straight. Moose, the horse that surprised everybody at the last meeting, has been backed by a few friends, but I cannot see that his chance is Al as he has been badly looked after, and I am certain will be very short of work. It is a pity, as his plucky owner deserves suc cess ; but'ho horse can be trained standing at a public house door, and I hope this is the last time we shall hear of a horses chance being spoiled by such a man as he has had to look after him. In the St. Leger unfortunately there are only two horses, Ngaro and Toi, engaged, and as they belong to the same stable, Will be aW. O. This is a matter for regret, but it cannot be helped ; the race was ) advertised and only four nominated, the property of one man. This race might possibly have been re-opened twelve months ago, but lt^is too late now to expect it to be done.—Jn the Birthday Handicap there are Parawhenua, Yatterina, Maori Weed, Elfin King, Ngaro, The Belle, Skybird, and Bedouin engaged El6n King has not yet arrived from the South, Parawhenua has top-weight, 9st 81bs; rather too much for him to carry in good company. Yatterina in her old form would be my pick ; but I cannot think she is the 1 mare many fancy. She ran very badly at Christmas, and cannot be within pounds of her old form. Maori Weed hails from Napier, where he has beaten some good second-class horses carrying top weights. He has only Bst. _ 2lb to carry here, and if the ground is at _ all heavy he will be close up at the finish. Nearo is a slashing big mare, but wants time before which I think she will do much for her owner. The Belle is a game little mare and comes from good staying blood, and if in good form will take a lot of beating, but I am afraid her trainer cannot get her fit for this journey. Bedouin is in good form, and with his weight may run a good race.

My final selections are :— Trial Stakes : Eclipse. Ist; Fanny Fisher, colt, 2nd ; Belle of the Isle, 3rd. Hurdle Race : The Arrow, Ist; Sham rock, 2nd ; Middy Ashore, 3rd. Birthday Handicap : Maori Weed, Ist ; Yatterina, 2nd ; the Belle, 3rd. I hope the public of Auckland will rally up and shew the committee of the Racing Club that when they shew good legitimate sport that they are 1: ke all other Britishers, admirers of the nobhi pastime. Cathedral.

Ok the evening of Whit Monday and the Royal birthday there will be no lack of amusements for the good people of this city, indeed so many are there that with many persons it will be difficult to make a choice. At the PRINCE OF WALES THEATRE will be specially presented Boucicaults great and much admired drama of the " Streets of New York," shewing the great snow and fire scene, one of the most remarkable scenes that has yet been presented to the play goers of this city. The managers have determined that they will not be behind other places of public entertainments, nor less loyal that the moat loyal of public caterers. The piece, we understand, is full of life and interest, and eminently calculated both to amuse and instruct. The whole strength of the company will be brought into requisition in order that the "Streets of New York " may be worthy of the occasion. We notice further that GRACE EGERTON, Mrs George Case, will give a special per formance at the Choral Hall at the same time, by desire of a number of her friends ; and this will be her final appearance in Auckland. It will be unnecessary to comment on the singular and life-like imitations of character by this lady, as all who witnessed them at the "Prince" will be glad of the interesting repetition of a very pleasing entertainment. -Photographs of the lady artiste will also be presented to each pur chaser of a two-shilling ticket; so that each holder will be able to, place a portrait of Grace Egerton in the family album. Persons residing in the City West are informed that the HOBSON BAND MINSTRELS, Assisted by gentlemen amateurs will give a grand soiree d'ethiop in aid of the band at the Catholic Institute. The programme for , the evening is divided into three parts, and i I will close, in the orthodox style, with a mid- I night dance. The programme promises almost too much for one evening, and this seems to be a common error into which the city minstrels, in the boundlessness of their generosity, frequently fall into. The bill of fare is already before the public, and pro mises something for everybody, including sentimental and comic songs, selections of music by the band, double dances, an Ethio pian farce " First round for John," and the negro farce of the " Doctor's Shop." The names of the a amateurs are sufficient to en sure a good audience in favor of the Hobson Band of minstrals whose frequent evening strains sound sweetly in the intervals be tween labour and rest. Another entertain ment of a Bimilar character is announced to take place on the same evening in the CITY HALL, . Where Mr. P. Doran and his companions in arms will give a grand variety entertainment fer the benefit of the popular Doran Troupe. The programme of this entertainment ap pears fully in the Star of this evening, and. includes a host of well-known names, well known and appreciated by lovers of music and song. Such vocalists and dancers as Messrs. Doran, Mettam Bros., Reed, Smith, O'Hare, and Master Hill, ate sure to meet with a hearty greeting from a full house. One of the great attractions of the Doran entertainment will be the original farce of the High-street Registry Office, where pretty girls are presented to new mistresses, and fair widows to pining bachelors, on the most reasonable terms. In another column of this journal we observe that the independent order of ODDFELLOWS, Connected with the Manchester Unity will hold an interesting soiree at the Good Intent Lodge; they inform the brethren and ladies, that an ample supply af tea, cake, shrimps, and watercress will be on the table promptly at seven o'clock; after tea an hour will be pleasantly devoted to music and harmony and, in accordance with etiquette, a dance will commence at nine o'clock, in which each Oddfellow will have the privilege of pressing the hand of a sister and leading her grace fully round and round amid the festive scene.

POLICE COURT.-This Day.

(Before Thomas Beckham, Esq., R.M.) THE LOWERING DRAUGHT.

A long list of drunkards was introduced into Court and one by one, with bruised faces, black eyes, unkempt hair, and melancholy looks, stumbled in the wretched drunkards. William Campbell for this offence was fined 20s and costs; George Fuller, 20b ; John Miller, 20s ; George McQuinn, 10s ; Thomas Hickey, 20s; and Arthur Dudley, 10s. THE THREE MARYS. Mary Burke, alias the "Cook-street Sprite," a very old offender; Mary Davis and Mary Dunbar were all found last night in a senseless condition of drunkenness. Mary Burke displayed a terribly black eye, and acknowledged that she was quite drunk ; could not help it; 'twas the •' cnssed drink." Fined 20s, or 48 hours. Mary Davis and Mary Dunbar, the latter a young girl, were fined 20s each. THE ROMANCE OE THE WASHING TUB. George Smith was charged with stealing a washing tub, value 10s, and ajquantity of wearing apparel, valne £4, on thefflst inst,'

The prisoner, a mere youth, pleaded not guilty. In the absence of witnesses, the case was adjourned until Wednesday next. YOUNG LORRIGAH. George Lorrigan, an apjp-^ ;e, was charged with swearing at hid,! $ter, Mr John Quinn, a blacksmith, anffi g'_\ai'engino him to fight. j Mr Joy appeared for the master. ,f.'■_"■'''"?■ "-■' Young Lorrigan pleaded guilty, am. X \_ 9 expressed his determination to 3i a y e "smack" at his master, he was orfiftrSj find two sureties of £15 each, to Jeep the peace for six months. f, ATTACK ON CONSTABLE AXAM.'sf NOSE.

Peter Mcintosh, of Irish .parents and Scotch descent, was charged with attacking Constable Axam while in the execution of his duty last evening, thereby damaging the constable's nose.

Peter did not remember any more than that he was drunk, and the constable, iv endeavouring to take his young woman, Mary Dunbar, to the station, put his nose in the way, and. came in contact with the obstruction. 7

The Court sentenced the prisoner to ona month's imprisonment with hard labour.

THE MARATHAN ASSAULT CASE.

In the case of Abner Jones Turner, charged with a violent assault on George Brown at Sydney, on the Bth of May, his Worship said he had given this subject his most; serious consideration, and, after quoting numerous authorities, and citing various •' cases of a similar character _ he was clearly of opinion that the Court had no power to interfere in the matter. The crime was committed on a foreign territory, that being a ship of a foreign potentate, the matter was • beyond the jurisdiction of the Court. As soon as a seaman steps on shore, and, as ia the case of Eppwright, he commits a crime, the flag of his country no longer protects him, and he becomes amenable to the laws of the country in which the crime was com mitted; but if a crime be committed on board a ship on the high seas, then the case is different. The American Consul therefore must deal with this case, and the prisoner must be discharged. POOR LITTLE DONOVAN. .' Timothy Donovan was summoned for failing to contribute towards the support of his child in the Home for Neglected and Destitute Children. J As Timothy did not appear, the Court ordered a warrant to be immediately issued for his apprehension. A COMMON STORY. John Mullally, a contractor, was sum moned to shew cause why he should not contribute towards the support of his wife, Annie, and two daughters, whom he had left destitute of means. Mr Hesketh appeared for the wife. Defendant, in order to save time and expense, pleaded guilty. The Court made an order, calling upon defendant to pay a weekly contribution oi 15s, and imposed a fine of ls and costs. 7

Our Pigeons' Goldfields Budget.

OHINEMURI.

The Golden Point claim have sent down a ton of quartz to be crushed at the Thames. The road to Waitekauri will be impassable soon unless £300 is spent on it. In Leahy's claim 400 feet of driving has been done, and the reef has been proved in two levels it shows twelve feet of quartz. Good pros pects can always be obtained by crushing: any part. The Golden Crown (Carroll ilia party) adjoins Leahy's, but have not yet got 1 the reef. Next on the line is the Golden Point (Wood, Foley, and party.) They; ha\e cut the reef in two places, and it shows an enormous body of stonewith gold occasion ally seen and good prospects for crushing. A ton has been forwarded to the Thames. The Queen of Beauty and Bright Smile, also on the line have cut the reef in shallow levels. We visited ths Pioneer claim and found there was no show at all there.

Messrs Cassels and Bennett have opened the new Criterion Hotel at Paeroa.

NO ROAD TO OHINEMURI.

At the native feast at Kirikiri it was resolved that no road should pass through" their land, which is necessary in making a road to Ohinemuri. The cause of this resolu tion is a fear of highway rates, which hav9 been enforced against the natives at Parawai.

PROVINCIAL COUNCIL.— Yesterday.

Petitions were presented from Thomas Wilson, of Raglan, James Burns, of Wel lington, Christopher Harrison, and the . chairman of the East Pukekohe Board. Mr Buckland explained that he was in error in stating on the previous day that Sir- Georgo \ Grey had in his draft of the Constitution Act declared in favour of the Superintendent*' J,' being nominated. In answer to Mr Goldie, Mr Sheehan stated that he had drawn the whole of his salary as Provincial Secretary, and had well earned it as he had not only done his own work but that of the Provincial Solicitor's. He had known that it waa impossible for him to be present at the . opening of the Council, and tendered - ; his resignation to the Superintendent, _ who had refused it and taken the reponsibility of b , •_• his absence.—Mr Moat obtained the infor- "'7 mation that it was not the intention of the , Government to appoint resident engineers in in the Northern and Southern parts of the T province.—Mr Reader Wood having stated • ; that the Government were doing their best Ifor James McKerras, the question of the: I transfer of completed railways to the Provin cial authorities was raised, by Mr Reed; but;« the Treasurer deferred a definite answer till next sitting dey. — Sir Robert Doug It* elicited that the Government were anxious as soon as possible to sell certain lands at Wangarei.—A message from, his Honor in* . formed the House that the JKJ»ipw» railway would be opened in two months, the extension to Auckland proceeded.with . • as soon as practicable.—A Bill to B_ike, : , further provision for the management of Education reserves was read a first time. J A variety of papers were laid upon the table.— . On the House going into committee on the.. . Appropriation Bill, Mr Sheehan annouhoMa .' his resignation of the office of Provincial Secretary.-Mr Dargaville pronounced a past gyric upon the hon. gentleman, and stated his conviction that his talents would yet make him one of' the foremost. men , in the colony.—The* estimates were ' then considered in committee.—The de- _~,... par-mental and miscellaneous items were postponod : all the rest were agreed to.—On the Police Estimates, , JMr Swanson moved for the adjournment of . the item. He considered that if the Super intendent was not capable of controlling the police, he ought not to have the paying of them. Mr Wood said that his Honor decided to take the force under his control if r the item were passed by the Council. Mr Swanson's motion was negatived, and, the item passed without opposition.—Theeventof ' 1 j the evening was then introduced by .?**..' I Sheehan moving that the resolution arttvea I at by the house, the previous evening 1 scinded, and also that three reaotanonj I tacked to his motion be passed expresßtveoi I the undesirability of making any constat*- . 7 Jg tional change till the new parliament was _ ■ called together.—Mr Sheehan supported^ tne I resolution by a telling speech in J'which ! capped a correction of Mr Carleton s, in a f| happy n!anner. —Mr Carleton follpwea B| in a strong speech against tihe house altering |g its mind on so important a subject S6"*"^* l II other members took part in th^debate,— Mr Mm Hurst moved the previous c^lt I'??'rre'* c' B effect of which as explained #by wL Speaker am was that no amendment could be brfrght for- _ffl ward. Question put: "That MrSheehan,. JK& question be now pn|," uponlf*wch. the m Council divided with the V: iJ lowlßgjß result : Ayes, 19 ; Boylan, | Carpenter, Cheeseman, Dignan, Ooldiejffi j Hamlin, Hurst, Lnndon, Link, ■• Macfffifrg|

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_ti_A T7OR WANGAREI ___Wtffi*M^ AJ heads, bay of islands, S^^^^^» WANGAROA, & MONGONUI. The new steamer I 0 N A Will leave as ahove on T OESDAY next, 25th inst, at 5 p.m. CBUICKSHAKK & CO, Agents, 16, Queen-street, Auckland, April 1,1875. A^ "VTEW ZEALAND SHIPPNft COMPANY'S 8"1 FOR LONDON DIRECT. The New Iron Ship FERJNGLEN, built expres'ly for the Now Zealand passenger trade. 818 tons register, Capt W. Fjhatkr, will sail as abore in July next. Has superior accommodation for passengers of all classes. For freight or passage, apply to •JOHN BATGER, Agent N.Z. Shipping Co. (Limited), 93, Queen-street. JJ E W Q. 00D' S. EX SHOOTING STAR AND DUNEDIN. 1 J To OPEN ma FEW DAYS*: WHITE ANDQ C ARLET -CILANNELS, ALL" WOOL SHIRTINGS, UNION SHIRTINGS, , x BLUE SERGE, ' ! 'CALICOES, CORSETS, HABERDASHERY, '. HOSIERY, p HATS AND CAPS, •' CLOTHING, kc, &c BARGAINS IN GIRLS' AND WOMENS WATERPROOF TWEED . MANTLES... ...,- , . . A lot to be cleared out at Job Prices, from 6s. lid. upwards. New Gooes. INSPECTION INVITED. BUSHBROOK & BRIDGMAN, (Lath R. Hobbs), JOTiTOTIO-T DRAPERY WAREHOUSE, Opposite the Army and Navy Hotel, c ..,. -{jpkpn Queek-steeet, AUCKLAND. J¥ S T AItJRI YE D, .... .PjSB MABATHON AND ITALY— , ; . 627 casks Bine Derwent Potatoes Canterbury Cheese Fowl Wheat Bonedust (Billyard's No. 1) ,,■.' Peruvian Guano ; -A ;... 7, j.,-: ---gait Butter Sydney Maize A Iso, to arrival—. > - ' Tartarian Seed Oats Seed Wheat. ■ ~ • JAKINS & W ILL C OX, « : - D urham-street, jq" 0 T [I c E. Our Coach will leave Auckland for Hamilton as usual at 6 a.m. on Monday, and take on passengers from the Train at Mercer, and on and after Wednes day, May 26, a daily Coach will leave Mercer (im mediately on th. arrival of the Train at Mercer) for Hamilton. A daily Coach will also leave Hamilton for Mercer, arriving in time for the last train for Auckland, >i .'." Parcels addressed to our care at Mercer will bo delivered to all parts of the Waikato, and Freight collected on delivery. 7- 777 J ■ 0. a. QUICK, ' Proprietor; /-,, H. MOFFLIN, ' ' _Af,-" ■-■!' ."■■- : .:....Mans*er' ' rpo THE MEMBEjBS OF FOOTBALL CLUBS. 7. / " i _____-' ' - PATENT GUERNSEY SHIRTS, imported expresßlyjfor FoofßAliji Plavirs, are now tohahad of '~ \ ' rl"' !""'■ TjT ." . 7 SAMUEL COOMBES, ...,,7:-J_7 ; ; . City, Clothing Mart, .', ''.ISal ,'., 192, Qu«.u-^^9et. ...... a.■■.. AA. A J^'"''A':' ''•"'. '" ■".' . = ...'■,



T QOS GRAVE AND QO. BEG to inform the Inhabitants of Auckland that, ovsng to excessive shipments to hand, and expected, they find it necessary to [call a Sale of their DBAPEKY and MEN'S CLOTHING, both Wholesale and Retail. The entire Stock, valued at £■75,000, has been He-marked, and will be offered to the Public at COST. B^~ The SALE COMMENCES THIS DAY (FRIDAY), the 7th May, et our Retail Premises, Queen-street, OHOW "DOOMS NOW COMPLETE. JUST OPENED UP AT THE CITY HALL, ANOTHER SHIPMENT of BONNETS AND HATS, Cheapest in the Pbovinoe. Black Velvet, trimmed, at 5s Gd. Black Straw, trimmed, from Waterproofs, from 3s 6d. Ladies' Jackets, from 4s lid. Mantles, Shawls, Clouds, Skirts, and V clothing. JUST TO HAND— A VERY LARGE ASSORTMENT OP CARPETS, FLOOR CLOTHS, DOOR AND SHEEPSKIN MATS, &c, &c. hollowayT garlick, CITY HALL, 230, Queen-street, Auckland. XTTEAR.RESIISTING FABRIC BOYS' AND YOUTHS' CLOTHING. A. LINABURY & CO. Have just opened up a large quantity of Real Home Spun Melton Cloths, specially adapted for Boys' and Youths' Clothing, Double Width (nearly Two yards wide), 3s 6d, 3s lid, and 4s Gd PER YARD. FIFTY DOZE.X PAIRS or SUPERIOR KID GLOVES, In all the leading colors, ONLY ls lid PER .PAIR. MECHANICS' INSTITUTE. TECHNICAL CLASSES. The Winter Quarter will commence on TUESDAY EVENING next, 25th inst. Mechanical Class Ma Humphreys Architectural Class Mb. Jknkins Mathematical Class Mb Talbot.



Sedentary Pursuits are enfeebling. Nature never intended us to sit in a doubled up pos ture half our lives, and accordingly she revenges herself upon those who do so by inflicting upon them indigestion, debility, and very frequently lumbago and kidney disease. Persons whose avocations keep them indoors, behind desks and work-tables, can. however, counteract, in a great measure, the ill effects of such confinement by the use of Udolpho Wolfe's SCHIEDAM. ABOMATIO SCHNAPPS.