SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE

HIGH WATEE morrow morning 751 £ SJri eTeDi*s' im'' ST7N E1BE: t0- MOON'S AGE : last quarter, 28th, G. 9 p.m.

This evening 731 ; to-

ARRIVALS

Thames 8S " Ca) from Napier via Kowena, ss, Sellers, from Tauranga

DEPARTURES.

Jscaei, bdgantine, for the Thames

PROJECTED DEPARTURES. iTor the South-Wellington 23rd ; Phcebe 27th iTor London— W. W. Smith, barque, early ; Fernglen, ship, early For the North—lona, s s, Mondays For Sydney—Mikado, s.s., about 25th inst.

VESSELS EXPECTED

.From the South -Phoebe, s s, 2«h Inst. Mikado, s s, from San Francisco, about 25th Hero, ss, from Sydney, about 30lh inst Caller Ou, ship, HMPK, from London ; sailed! Feb. 18 Eobina Dunlop, barqne, from London ■Emily McLaren, barque, from London; sailed 20th January Cabarfeidh, barqne, from Boston, via Table Bay • sailed December 21 Efepecnlador, barque, from Lyttelton Estelle, schooner, from Dunedin; sailed 26th I/sefcitia, schooner, from Dunedin Kyno, brigantine; from Kotumah, early Papua, schooner, from Rarotonga, early Moneynick, barque, from Lyttelton Magellan Cloud, brigantine, from Lyttelton, early Star of the South, ss, from Levuka, early Syren, brig, from Adelaide, early * Italy, barque, from Lyttelton ; sailed 6th inst. .emu, brigantine, from Levuka, early Albatross, schooner, from Levuka, early Martha bsrque, from the Islands, early Coronet, schooner, from the Islands, early Edith, schooner, from the Islands, early Ma Srch ei9 HNTß ' sMp ' from London > sailed Jane brig, from Eobart Town ; sailed 3rd mat. Flechero, ship, from London, early Lntter*orth, ship, from London, early Look Out, schooner, from Sydney .Nightingale, brigantine, from Melbourne, early Pearl, schooner, from Timaru, early

BARQUE SIGNALLED.

A barque has been signalled during the day, but owing to the light wind she had not been made out up to the time of oar going to press. One of our pilots, who has seen her from the Flagstaff Hill, describes her as a lengthy clipper barque with every appearance of a London vessel. It is probable from this that she will turn out to be the Emily McLaren, which left Gravesend on. the 2nd February, and is consequently now 108 days out. J

The s.s. Rowena arrived from Tauranga at *o°n to-day. Passengers : Mr. and Mrs. Kelly, Mr. and Mrs. Ball, Mrs. Bougen, Captain McGregor, Messrs. Reilly, Brennan, Mundy, Lyle, Levy, Hulme, Long, one native, and five in the steerage. Cargo : 200 bags wheat for Thornton, Smith and Firth, and sundries.—Cruickshank and Go., agents. The new pilot schooner will'probably be launched next Wednesday. The ship Dunedin throughout the day has been an object of general interest to persons having business or seeking recreation on the •wharf. She is a fine commanding vessel, .250 feet long by 35 feet beam. The general appearance of her hull, spars and rigging ndicates that great care has been exercised an her construction, while her cabin and deck fittings are of the most complete description. She has all the latest improvements and fully sustains the repntatien of the celebrated firm to which she belongs (Patrick -Henderson & Co) for first-class passenger ships. One feature about her particularly noticeable is the becoming uniform worn by her officers and crew. The officers have the firm's coat of arms on their caps in addition to their uniform dress ; the men have the vessels name round their caps in true naval style, while on the breast ■of their thick blue jersey's the letters P.H..& Co. are inscribed. ■A great deal of confusion at the commence ment of a voyag«f with immigrants is saved '> fey this distinction.

The barque W. W. Smith will have finished loading for London about Tuesday next. The schooner Christina cleared to-day for Tairna With'a cargo of stores shipped by various firms.

The schooner Ocean has cleared for Mer cury Bay with a cargo of Stores. The ship Dunedin and the barque Shooting Star have been brought alongside tbe wharf to dischsree The Dunedm has taken the berth lately occupied by ♦Miei, cr Tngl!,n> which has moved off int° the stream ««wT * tw^Ca^° !s *oi to&Btner I* was at first intended that,the Dunedin after discharging here was to go down South and load, but in consequence of the slender demand for tonnage both at Lytteltou and r^lt ' *i Ia now Ukely that she will proceed to GaUe for orders. w^e%h bet& £ % Ou rth. the Thame8 ' byMe3^^chr^T& WSon PMMdat anciion

COMMERCIAL.

Messrs Httktbb & Nolak's Wjsekly Rkpobt — Horses : There were quite the usual number entered lor sale by auction on Friday The demand was much brisker thaa on the previous week, and 'nearly all in were disposed of. There remains an unsatisfied enquiry, for active horses suitable for spring carts and young upstanding horses coultf be placed at satisfac tory prices Heavy draughts rather dull of sale, and several valuable animals are held for disposal pri- V^ii^S^t*****!*"* I***0 £1S • *«Phorses from £14 to £22 ; heavy draught, £45. Cattle : There was a fair supply at Newmarket on Tuesday. Dairy stock are in continuous demand; stores also find pur chasers at late quotations, but for fat beasts there is the most active demand. The quality of those penned *L w6?2 a? W^'« laß ,? V?*' >ye superior lot from the Waikato, being hgbt weights, and well up in con dition,,met with spirited competition ; but a lot of twenty steers, fattened: by "Mr Joseph Clarke, of Karaka, were the source of general admiration, beintr really prime, and reflecting the greatest credit oh that gentlemen's capability. a ,;. lann er, who. notwith standing the late prevalent dry weather, turned out cattle that would do credit to a home market, selling at from £11 to £1715ar e»cK, and averaging £14 4s 8d We quote dairy cows from £3 to £14 ; two-year-old steers from^ £4 to ,64105,- one ami «Wiufd two *s , Deer, ±>j to £5 6s per lOQlbs. Sheep : There was a very fair muster of sheep, and.the bidding was more spirited than the previous week, 2sTßdper 8 lbs., being freely given. Pigs were in short supply and there remains an unsatisfied demand BUiw

CALL LIST.

CHIEF POST-OFFICE, AUCKLAND.

Mails'will Close as follows.— For Thames, this day, at 5.30 pm, and to-morrow, at 8.30 am For Coromandel, on Toesdav next, at 5 p m For Mahurangi. Matakana, Mangawai, Waipu, etc., per Lady Bowen, to-morrow, at 9 a m For Napier and Wellington, per Southern Cross, to-morrow, at 3 p m For Gisborne and Napier, per (Jo-Ahead, to-morrow, at 11 a.m. For Taranaki, Southern Provinces, and Chatham Is ands, via Lyttelton, per Wellington, to-morrow, at 5 pm For Australian Colonies, per Mikado, six hours filter 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 office, to morrow, at 5 d m Mails for Otahnhu. Papakura, Drury, Pukekohe, Tuakau, Queen's Redoubt, and Mercer, will, until further notice, be made up at 6am dally. Return mails will resell town at 7 pm. (Signed) J.E. Cokey Acting CMef Postmaster

BIRTH.

WARE-On May 20, at her residence, Parnell, the wife of William Ware, Esq., of a son.

DEATHS.

BAKER—On the 20th May, at her residence, Parnell, Hannah Maria, relict of the late Rev. Chas. Baker, of the Church Missionary Society, aged 74.

The funeral will leave her late residence for St. Stephen's Burial Ground, to-morrow (Saturday), at 2.30 p.m.

ANDERSON—On the 21st May, at the Rifle Range, Mount Eden, William Arthur, infant soa of I)avid Anderson, aged G months. The funeral will take place at 3 o'clock to-morrow afternoon. Friends asfo Respectfully invited to attend.

RIDDJSL— On May 20, Mr. John Riddel, printer, aged 58 years. The funeral will leave his late residence* Ntelson street, to-morrow (Saturday), at 4 p.ttii fttembers of the trade, and other frien-rt^ siwa respectfully invited to attend.

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

FRIDAY, MAY 21, 1876

For the causa that JaaSs Mslstr.iipo *9r the f*tm« [n the distance &*A ttt good thai we can &o

The division .yesterday in the Provincial Council Qn Mr Bagnall's resolutions re Constitutional changes is one of those things that will occur in the beat regulated assent blies. Nobody could supple that the debate had pursued tho even tenor of the wajr customary in such proceeding or that a contretemps of Borne sort had not occurred when with the speech of. the mover, and Of one other—and him a supporter—the division on the most important subject at present agitating the public mind of New Zealand took place. The fact is, the result waS a surprise to both sides of tho House, and a subject of regret not less to many among the majority than it was to the minority and those who think with them. It had been anticipated that the debate would naturally be a very lengthy one^ and consequently there was felt to be no urgent haste in framing the amendment, which it was felt certain would meet the views of the majority, if not the whole of the Council. When therefore, Mr Buckland had finishe4 his speech, and each waited for the other to continue the debate, and some had begun to frame the proposed amendment, unexpectedly—though after a considerable, pause—Mr Speaker called on the proposer to I reply, whose declinature of course cldsed the debate. Earnest but vain Were the protests and pleadings for opportunity to speak, to move amendment, etc. It was too late, and to the great chagrin of most, the division was all that remained. Many were thus com pelled to pronounce on the distinct issue as to the immediate and headlong destruction of the present system withot a saving clause as to the wisdom of knowing what is to come in its place, or the propriety of the Country be ing consulted on the Wgh-handed proposals of Mr Vogel. Sincere and earnest were the expressions of regret on the part of many thus entrapped into a leap in the dark, and Mr Sheehan promptly met the case by giving notice for to-day of a motion to res cind the resolution ; an intention which we believe was received with general satisfaction. At a subsequent period, the same gentleman gave notice that he would move the follow ing resolutions, which we have every confi dence will at once accurately express the prevailing sentiment of the Council and the country,- and will strengthen and support instead of embarrassing the hands of our Superintendent in the coming struggle.

"That it is not desirable that any large constitutional changes Bhould be made until the people of the Colony have been fully informed of the details of the scheme of local self-government which is to be set up in place of the Provincial forms of Government, and have bad ample time to consider the

same. 2. That such change should not be . ' attempted to be made during the next session of Parliament, but should be dealt with by the new Parliament. 3. That any such constitutional changes should apply to the whole colony, and not to any particular part thereof."

The howl about the misleading character of Sir George Grey'a estimate of the burthens of the-people in his province, has died away, save in the dim and distant echoes borne to our eara occasionally from the far away portions of the Colony. It seems, therefore, out of date to revive a murmur on the subject. Bat there is one point in relation to it, on which we want lij *ht; so we must appeal to our respected contemporary the Cross for illumination ; for it is of course from it alone that we can look in these dark places of the land, for any thing authori tative, in repelling any thing of the nature of an inuendo respecting the results of the ii L_'.!l. 'i ll^iiTilLbi; f\ ■ L ._ _»ji

culed the basis of Sir George's calculation, for that he, including postage stamps and all that, made no mention of the native popu lation in his estimate of revenue; and treating the blunder quite superciliously as one surprising in a man of his historical statistical, financial, social, and all other kinds of knowledge, our contemporary passed the idea of £4 12s per head of revenue over with great contempt. We pitied Sir George at the time ; we did. But now our pity is transferred in favour of one whose historical, statistical, social and other kinds of knowledge, will be admitted, even by out contemporary, as sufficient to make his calculations im plicitly reliable—to wit, Mr. Julius Vogel. We find, in his pamphlet on the " Finances of New Zealand," published recently, being the reprint of his famous contributions to "Frazers," on the I'Sfch page, and about one third down that page, that that gentle man commits a greater blunder than Sir George, for he states the revenue of the colony to be, for every mah Woman, and child in New Zealand, £4 l£s 2-Jd per head. This is really Very bad. And we can fancy the ill eSfeofc of such unguarded statements being made in England. To use the language of our contemporary, " A more astonishing blunder in social and pr&ctfc&l arithmfetic, we never before beheld, rVom one who pro fesses to be a teacher of the people, and a wise administrator of a people's finances." It was bad enough for Sir George Grey to make it appear that we w^re paying, in Auckland proviaee-, £4 12s per head, but here Mr. Vogel who should have known better makes it more by 2£d. Now why we ask should Mr. Vogel Mve made this blun der? As said by ouif etmfcemporary, with reference to Sit tJeorge's calculation, "he excluded the large amount of taxes paid by the native population of this province which numbers some 30,000 souls,, and which in spirits, sugar and other dutiable articles, supply a vers lafge proportion of the customs revSnuo.'* Mow why has Mr. Vogel endea voured thus to malign the colony, and "Create a public feeling on & basis so erroneous ?" Here he has taken the oppor tunity of his stay at home, and gone out of hiS way to rush into Freezer's Magazine, and show that if emigrants come to New Zealand, a family of six must contribute £2? l&s 3d a year to the revenue, or if thtty are too poor, some other families must pay it for them. WiS did not expect this at the hands of Mr. Vogel, and we really think that the Cross, which saw the gros3 blunder of Sir George Grey in including postal matters and for getting to include the natives, and thus to lower the average of taxation per head, should explain how it is, that the Premier has confirmed, and more than confirmed, the statement. With our contemporary, we cannot but fear the depressing effect that this must have oh immigfationj and it is therefore that we tire anxious to see how ■what was a gross blunder in Sir George, is not a blunder in the Premier ; aud that our soul is wrung with anguish to know—from the lips of our contemporary—how it is that these two statesmen have conspired to ma lign and and injure the eolohjh.

We have been immensely amused at an address in the Waikato Times purporting to be from George Jones, jun.; a candidate for the representation of Waipa. Somebody ha§-, to use Mr Lundon's expression, been ** poking borax " at him ; and in writing the address for him, to which he appears to have appended his name, has placed him in a most laughable position. Those who have the pleasure of knowing him and hia mental capacity woiild naturally be interested in learning his "views" on public questions, and the writer has shown considerable ability in bringing out his bumptious ness to the life; "I Am of opinion" 1 says George Jones, junr., and "I am fully alive" says he ; and "my influence will be used" he lemarka, and "my earnest con sideration" will be given says he, and such and such "will necessarily have my atten tion ;" after the manner of Superintendents. We really regret that we have not space for the address, for though the aspiring youth is wholly incapable of writing a sentence of grammatical English or common sense, the production is bo characteristic of his assurance that it is well . worth perusal: The irrepressible " I " is everywhere prominent, but when the writer makes him speak of "my long connection with the Waikato in a public position " it becomes absolutely killing. The "public position" occupied by George Jones, junr., being that his name was appended to the imprint of a paper owned by a few wealthy settlers in the neighbourhoodv which has been just raised e.profundis by the buoyancy of "silver"—

that's the word ; and in which he was him self incapable of writing a sentence expressive of "my views," we can fancy the broad grin that will spread over the Waikato at the mention of my "public position.'' Really if anything were wanting to show that provincial institutions have sunk into a position necessitating their disappearance, it is the possibility of such a candidature. It is right that we should admit that it pro duced only laughter all over the Waikato, a feat which, we believe, even George Jones, junr., has at last been able to see.' The can didate really in the field is Mr. T. H. W. Morris, than whom we believe there is no more worthy settler in the district. And as we understand those who were " poking borax" at Jones in humoring him to come out have had enough of the fun, he has been advised by somebody to no longer make him self ridiculous. Poor devil, he seems every where the victim of disappointment and chagrin; but it was too bad of those Wai kato fellows to take such a rise out of him.

There is weeping and wailing in Hamilton, and poor Holloway who has heretofore been blowing the bellows of the local trumpet refuties to be comforted. The intelligence of the loss of the Schiller fell on him like a boniib-shell and he was heard to exclaim, as he tipped the foaming pewter : "^Then the Hon.' William Fox is gone. Lost in the element he loved so well." Then dip ping his quill, he preparedßthe obituary of the dear, departed one. We can imagine Holloway writing that notice-—" The news of his death cannot fail to cast a gloom over the whole colony. His name and his actions are familiar to every colonist." [He reads the lines with a triumphant smile, and imbibes fresh energy from, a , convenient m~A rvnnnaaAml '*Wo foul with

many, although not personally acquainted with the man, that ' we knew him,' and with that impression we respected him." [Dear, dear—how singular and poetic : " With that impression we respected him." But fie ! Holloway, whynotpausej how could you do iv..] " His indefatigable exertions in the cause of temperence cannot but have commanded t'vd respect of all right-thinking men, although not prepared to go with him to the end oil his tether." Well, yes; there's a ■ saving clause, Holloway is "not prepared to go with him to the end of his tether." The finishing touch is put on this, exquisite notice by the whole paper appearing in mourning for the defunct apostle of tem perance, and Holloway retires a happy man. We are glad to hear that the new proprietors of the Times will take oVer their property next week;, and intend by vigorous manage ment to make it a credit to the important district jt aspires to represent, instead of a laughing-stock.

Letters from " t>." and others are browdert out.

There ate sevMte&ft female operators in the WelMgfcoh telegraph office.

Max Muller has undertaken the transla tion into European languages of all the Oriental bibles. This enormous work will be accomplished by the co-ojier'atidn of the Great Orientalists ttf Ssutope.

Th<e winter course of lectures in connection with the Young Men's Christian Association is about to commence. The inaugural enter tainment will be-held this evening in the City Hal], under the presidency of Sir George Grey. The programme of the proceedings will be Found in another page. The choir of St. James very kindly give their services, and will add much to the musical portion of the excellent programme. Ticket-holders will have preference of seats till quarter-past seven o'clock $ ahe'r that time, Is each to thofre ndfc provided with tickets.

A complimentary gathering of the friends of John McLeod will take place on Queen's Birthday, at Henderson's mill, when horse racing and other sports will be ihb order of the day.

The Auckland Battery of Artillery, under command of Captain Burns, were paraded last evening. The evolutions of this line body of men were most satisfactory, and creditable to their commander.

Major ICeddell has again proceeded by steamer from Coromandel to the Thames, says our correspondent, to inquire into the iliegal issue of miners' rights. This is a second attempt upon this business authorised by the General Government, &nd may be set down as one of those extraordinary charges made by the General Government against the Auckland province. This enquiry will, no doubt, like the last one end in smoke.

Mr Lemon, the telegraphist, says a Southern contemporary, is a passenger by the Luna to Resolution Island, where it is intended to establish a penal settlement. He will see how it can be connected by wire with the rest of the colony. The Island seems to be well suited for the pnrpose being virtually inaccessible except by sea, and far from settlements. It has abundance of granite, which is supposed to give very suitable occupation for convicts in quarrying. Such an establishment was recommended by a Commission in 1868, and the want of means for classifying prisoners has been complained of by Judges repeatedly. There are 500 long sentence convicts now in the colony whose removal would much relieve the gaols.

To the Editor of the Evening Star : Sir, —In your report of the City Council meeting of the 17th of May it stdttia that the system of earth' Closets shall come into operation on the Ist of June next, and that 1100 boxes were ready— [this should have read are already in use] —and that the public would be supplied with earth. Why not state the price of the boxes, as also delivering dry earth to each closet, and the total amount wanted for each. My tirjinidn is this, that every man who holds freehold peoperty in Auck land should at once skedaddle. T happen to own four or five house 3in the town, to some of which there are brick closets built with cement. Those are emptied twice a year, and I defy Mr. Goldie to lodge complaints. Now, why is there a madness for extreme, wild, and theoretical visions ? Answer : Simply, with a few exceptions, no freehold, but shops. .So keep the ball a rolling, it is all for the good of trade, I regret that the ex-Mayor, H. Isaacs, has left, not only in holding freehold stake hero, but also in raising his voice against such an imposition. Sell brick closets lined with cement, &c, as by-law No 178 states, replace them by earth closets, which, where there are large families in less than two days are foaming and steeking with stench. Yes, two loads of earth in the week would keep down the smell, and reckon the cost at 6s per load, besides the nuisance of a nightman calling at your place twice a month. What shall be the cost of the earth-closet to Councillors holding no property in this town ? Answer : Serve us well right. Why not divide the town into wards, and make those hum bugging blow hards go elsewhere , —I am &c, W. Kibby.

A rather amusing story is told of a settler in Coromandel, writes our correspondent which is worthy of a place in your columns : " A gentleman residing not very far from the township, has>]during the summer months been in the habit of now and again throwing a handful of maize in a clear part of the sur rounding ti-tree, to^ entice a covey of pheas ants to linger hear the place so that he might have a shot during the season. After a good many trials, and being unable to knock one of the birds down sitting, he thought he would not' be beaten, and to make sure another time he steeped his maize in gin so that the birds might become intoxicated, it is not known whether be managed to hit one even then."

An animated controversy has been carried en lately in Victoria with regard to the efficacy of prayer. The subject may not seem to be suited for discussion in the pages of a_ daily paper, nevertheless, many similar subjects have been so discussed of late, and have excited a great deal of interest. In the present instance the discussion was started by an article which appeared in the Ballarat Courier, suggesting that the Government should appoint a day of humiliation and prayer, on account of the number of deaths which have resulted from the epidemic of measles, diptheria, typhoid fever, etc., which is still prevailing in many parts of country. This proposition was ridiculed by some of the papers, notably the Argus, which said that in these days of science and enlighten ment such a proposal was as irrational as the proceedings of a set of aava&es, who beat their. tom-toms to scare away an eclipse. Among other replies came one from the Rev. Mr Handheld, explaining that the believers in prayer did not want a miracle wrought by the sudden cessation of the epidemic, but they believed that God would so influence the minds of men that more attention would be paid to those laws of nature, which are the voice of God, and on which our health depends. A host of letters followed, pr» and con, some of them taking the most extreme views. One writer stated that he had never yet found that any of his prayers were answered, that, on the contrary, things had always gone against his desires. The idea of praying for rain was carried into effect in the Anglican Churches of Ballarat.

" A Dialiker of Mud" writes complaining of the large portion of the footpath absorbed by contractors' hoardings, forcing pedestrians into the mud. There is no donbt that con siderable inconvenience does arise from this cause, but the fact that these structures are a sign of progress and enterprise and are necessary temporary evils for the accomplish ment of a good purpose should lead the pub* lie to put up with a little inconvenience. Contractors, ought, however, try to make

A very partial and unjust telegram appears in to-day's Herald from Mercer reflecting da Mr Quick's line of coaches. It is stated that Mr Quick does not intend to co-operate with the railway by running from Mercer, but has determined to run'his coaches from Auckland, insisting that passengers for districts be yond Mercer shall book through, and refus ing to accept any passenger from Mercer who has reached there by rail. We have the best authority for stating that there is not a word of truth in the foregoing allegations. Mr Quick is1 the contractor for delivering the Waikato mails, and is compelled* until arrangements ark eoitnpletßd with the Govern ment;, to ruh his 'bus as heretofore from Auckland. He has already communicated with the Postmaster-General, desiring that the mails shall be delivered by train at Mercer, in order to carry out His intention of establishing a line of coaches connecting with the train each day, and running right through to the frontier settlements of Wai katd. In reply, the Government in structed him to continue as at present until the working of the railway is adjusted, and hence the delay in completing the arrangements for the through lirie referred to. Meanwhile, however, no one ilas been refused the right tit booking by coach to any settlement he may choose. The Herald's telegram complained of; seems to be not merely false but malicious, and conies with very bad grace from a district which has been so largely indebted to Mr Quick's enterprise iii undertaking a line of coaches, and carrying dv the traffic at a time when the prospect and returns must have been exceedingly poor. There is no line of coaches in the, colony more carefully and creditably conducted than those to Waikato, as the absence of acdidents of every kind testifies ; and the district although pos sessing a section of railway, cannot yet dispense with the services of Mr Quick. "To Cambridge in a day" is the announcement which we shall in all probability announce next week, as a feat which anyone may accomplish.

To the Editor : Sir,—"Fray tell the Tara naki editor who laments over his interrupted communications and served readings, and thinks that these things would not be sufferel in Auckland under our present Superintendent, that in reality he is not so much worse off' than we are. Inform him about Wynyard Pier, a thoroughfare of as great importance as any he mentions, and show him that whatever efforts our Superin tendent Has made they have availed no more than those of his Honor of Taranaki in the cases referred to.—Yours, &c , Observer.

The romantic drama of " Jane Shore " was performed last evening at the Prince of Wales Theatre, and elicited that hearty response from the audierice which ia always agreeable to those whose lives and talents are devoted to the profession of interesting the public with representations of character and life. We noticed "Jane Shore "at length on its previous representation by the Darrell company, and consequently there is no neces sity for going over the ground again. The interesting-drama in some respects is a picture of human history, of a woman's faithle3sness, and the shallowness of a king's regard. The principal characters, Jane Shore and Hastings were adequately impersonated by Mr and Mrs Darrell, and were life-like portraits, conceived by the mind of the true artist, and delineated w ith dramatic skill. Miss Stephensonas Alice, and Mr Aveling, as Gloucester, were excellent in their Way ; atd the lesser parts were sus tained by members cf the company. The farce of the " Lottery Ticket" closed a good evening's amusement. " Camille ; or, the Fate of a Coquette," will be represented to night.

The Mechanic's Institute is as;ain to the front in its announcement of the winter quarter of the technical classes. Ihe quarter commences on Tuesday evening next, the 25th inst. The following is the m'der of the programme of studies : mechanical class, by Mr Humphreys ; architectural class, Mr Jenkins ; mathmetical class, by Mr Talbot. We have great pleasure in commending these classes to the notice of our young men in particular, to whom they are of inestimable value.

We have had a long letter by us for some days from "A Settler, Te Awamutn," stating that the recent exposure by the Star of the state of the Engineer corps has given great satisfaction in the district, and instancing a case in which Mr Baskeville, of Alexandra, charged a constable with stealing some portions of a vacant house his property. We have not space for the letter at length.

The lad Chas. Gal way, who was so recently before the magistrates for absconding from the Industrial School, has again taken a roving commission, accompanied by another boy of the name of Bernard Morrow. As these boys are well acquainted with a number of the men employed in the small craft in Auckland and Onehunga, the atten tion of these parties is directed to the follow ing extract from the Industrial School Act : " Any person who shall directly or indirectly assist any absconder from the Industrial School, or prevent his or her return, shall be liable to a penalty of Ten Pounds." As the only motive of these lads so frequently absconding from the school is the desire to lead a vagrant life, it is to be hoped that any persons hearing or knowing of their where abouts will give information to the police or authorities of the school. They took the precaution to clothe themselves with the most shabby clothing they could obtain, in order to escape observation. Each of the lads have some blue tattoo marks on their fore arms.

A very successful meeting of the journey men tailors of Auckland was held last even ing at the Anchor Hotel, to promote the object announced in a recent issue of the Star as in contemplation—namely, the for mation of a trade society. There were about fifty present, representing the employes of most of the leading city firms. The president occupied the chair and explained the object of the meeting,j and the benefits likely to be derived from co-operation. Several members endorsed the chairman's remarks, and it was resolved unanimously that those present do resolve themselves into a Society. The meeting then proceeded in a business like manner to place the society upon a proper basis by electing officers and appoint ing a committee to frame rules and arrange other necessary preliminaries, to be laid before the next meeting, which will be held on Monday next at the same time and place, when, it is hoped, those who could not attend last night will make an effort to be present.

The Ponsonby Dramatic Company will give their musical burlelta on Friday evening, the 28fch of May, in the Ponsonby Hall, par ticulars of which will appear in the Evening Star. , •

Activity in building ia observable in various parts of the suburbs, but no where more than in Newton, where among other erections, is the Star. Hotel to replace the one destroyed by fire some months ago. The new hotel will not occupy the old site, which is city leasehold property, but it is being erected on an allotment on the other side of the road. -

The regular monthly meeting of the Royal Albert Loyal Orange Lodge will be held this evening, in the lodge-room of the Young Men's Rooms at the usual hour.

The monthly meeting of the Prince of Wales Lodge will be held this evening, at half-past seven, in the Masonic Hotel, Princes-street.

A young man was seen last evening in Vincent-lane in a state of great excitement, occasionally blowing a.penny whistle, run ning to and fro, and occasionally smacking a whip. At last he sank,, apparently exhausted, when a kind-hearted lady went to him and enquired as to the nature of his trouble. He looked up through his tears and replied, "I've lost my dog, ma'am."

RESIDENT MAGISTRATES COURT.— This Day.

(Before Thomas Beckham, Esq., R.M.) JUDGMENTS FOR PLAINTIFFS. W A. Freece r. C. W< Pye, claim £5 2s 6d, damages—costs, £2 13s. Cacksey v. Thomas Aldridge, claim £4 19s 3d, groceries — costs, 14s. CAMPBELL Y. GREY. Claim; £Slos. . .. Mr Thorne for plaintiff. The plaintiff, James Alexander Campbell, a milkman of City West, deposed that for a long time he bad supplied the defendant, Sophia Grey, a lady of Wellington-street, with new milk, for which she had failed to pay. The charges were fair. As the lady was in the expectation of a remittance from England, judgment in ac cordance was given for plaintiff, costs £1 Ida. The whole amount to be paid by the 25th June; THOMAS FAULDER V. I»R. HARTMANN.

Claim, £l, work. Mr Brock for plaintiff, Mr Kissling for defendant. The plaintiff deposed that the claim was 10s for emptying a cess pit, and 10» for cleaning the yard; he gave the doctor a certificate from the City Council ; the doctor wished the work to be done in the -day time. John Barten, in the employ of plaintiff, deposed that he did the work by night according to orders. Mr George Goldie deposed that, in his official capacity, he gave orders to Dr Hart man to hriive his premises cleaned. The charges were fair and reasonable for night work. Dr. Hartmann, homceopathic doctor, de posed that the whole affair was simply ridi culous ; he only had one box emptied (produced), when Faulder brought the bill for £1. ile was astonished: 10a was tne full price, but, to settle the matter, he offered 15s, which plaintiff indignantly re jected. Mr Kissling addressed the Court at length for the defence, urging that it was but dust and ashes, and that it could be carried out by the boy; the box was now in Court. The charge was exorbitant. Mr Btock on the other hand contended that it was little enough, considering , that the men had to work by dark in the night air and had to take it by starlight all the way to Arch-hill. His Worship considered that the evidence was in favor of plaintiff, and gave judgment accordingly; costs £1 19s 6d. ADJOURNED CASES. Carson v. Jone3 ; highway rates, £3 2s Id. Cotter Bros., v. R. 43. Bartlett; claim £7 103 work done.

Great Native Feast at Te Hore, Near Kirikiri.

Feasts to "be Discontinued

(from our own cobrkspondent.)

The feast given to the memory of Patora, who died about two years ago, commenced on Tuesday last. It was provided by two chiefs of the Ngatimaru tribe, named Matini and Taipara, and consisted of 1752 large kits of kumeras, 60 kits of taru, dried stingray and white bait. The meat consisted of 79 pigs and 10 bullocks. This feast has been got up at a very great expense on account of the high price of pork ; the 79 pigs were bought at Haitekauri and cost £80, the bullocks cost at the rate of 5d per lb. Before the provisions were distributed, prayers were conducbed by Rev. J. Williams, Maori minis ter at Parawai who afterwards gave a short and appropriate sermon. There were present at the feast upwards of 300 natives who had come overland and by canoes and boats from Parawai, Shortland, Totara, Puriri and Ohinemuri.

Te Monanui, Taipara, Kiwi, John Prince, Pepanni, Hoepa Brown, Nichodemus, and other influential chief 3 were present. The feast continued on Wednesday, the 19fch. When the talking commanced to-day, Taipara, sen., opened the meeting with a short speech, stating that he was very glad to see so many natives assembled on this occa sion, as it would be the last; as for the future they had decided to act like the Pakehas, and do away with any more feasts. After he had finished speaking, his son rose and confirmed his remarks.

Hone Hopiha and Hoepa Brown said they were glad that they had all agreed to dis continue them, and to act for the future as the pakeha. Parata then roae and said that he did not like to hear that the crying and feasts were to be done away with ; he did not think that they should do as the white man; it had always been considered to be very good to have the crying and feast at the death of a native, and he saw no reason for their giving up their ancient custom of having a cry and a feast, and doing as the Europeans. Purka, Hone Te Kaiorota, Mrs Brown, Kapson Matthew, and Nichodemus, all spoke against the feasts, some of them, however, contending that crying should be kept up. The Eevs. J. Williams then rose and" said that he was rejoiced to hear that the crying and feasts for the future were to be done away with, as they never did any good, and was much released to be present at what he considered to be the very last of them. He reminded his brethren that all the gifts and provisions that they ever enjoyed were given to them by their all merciful God, and that it was their bounden duty to give Him praise for his goodness and return thanks for Ms great kindness.

Riwi reminded his people that all the pro visions that they had just received were given to them by their God, and that they should take care to render Him thanks for the many mercies received.

Taipara, senior, again rose and said that he strongly recommended his people for the futute to give up entirely all feasts and crying as they produce no good, and he was well pleased to witness the last of them. Prayers were then again read, and after a short discourse from the Rev. J. Williams, the last crying and feast was concluded.

WAIWERA (Hot Springs.)

(PER STAB CARRIES PIGEON.)

This day.

The Lady Bowen arrived last nic;ht, bringing the following passengers for the Springs :—Mr T. Heale, Mrs Harrington, Mis 3 Lorigan, Messrs. Ibbetson, Clark, Smith, Fairburn, Eastwood, and Steadman.

POLICE COURT.-This Day.

(Before His Worship the Mayor, and Dr

Home, J.P. A PAIR OP TOPERS,

Jno. Hughes and Davies were # charged with having been on the loose last night, and being found tight. They received the usual meed of punishment. ALWAYS AT IT. Edward Dean, a3 an habitual drunkard, received a sentence of three months incar ceration. NO TTSE DENYING IT. James King, alias Kelly, pleaded not guilty to being a rogue and a vagabond. The evidence of the detectives proved the charge, and showed that he had taken money to ship in several vessels and left them. He was sentenced to three months im prisonment.

A KOGTNS AND A VAGABOND. Alice Austin, a wretched looking woman, who has often stood inft;he dockj was accused of being a rogue and a vagabond, and haying no lawful means of'support. ■ Prisoner said she was no rogue.

From the evidence of the detectives, it appears that the woman has been in the habit of loafing round the wharves, getting a very questionable living. Last night she ' requested Detective Jeffrey to take her inti\ custody, as she had no where to go to. f' l| Dr. Home said it would be a charity to. send such a wretched creature to gaol fov a twelvemonth. The prisoner : For God's sake don't send me to prison. Sergeant Major Pardy said he could not see what else could be done with her, several complaints had been made about her roaming propensities. The Bench sentenced her to six monthfi imprisonment with hard labour. COLD INGRATITUDE. Jno. H. Knight pleaded guilty to a charge of taking two handsaws the property of Jno. Waymouth on the 27fch March la3t. It was shown that the prisoner had obtained per mission from the prosecutor to sleep in his. shed, and had rewarded him by robbing him, Sentence : One month's imprisonment. This was all the business.

OPENING SOIREE OF THE REMUERA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.

A VERY successful soiree was held last eren ing in connection with the opening of the Remuera Presbyteriaa Church. A large number of visitors from town were conveyed in 'busses specially laid on for the purpose, returning at the close of the proceedings. The trays were furnished by the following ladies, who fully sustained the honours of the ocsasion: - Mesdames J. M. Clark, McOoll, Short, J. Y. Stevenson, John Angus, Eattray, Macffarlane, McNeill and Mcllae. After tea the Rev. D. Brace, who occupied the chair, called upon Mr T. Macffarlane to state the position of the church. In laying before the meeting th© balance-sheet Mr Macffarlane gave a sketch of the history of the movement which had resulted in *the erection of the neat edifice ■ they had assembled, in that night. The cost of the building as it stands on the present site was £1145; towards this £670 has been raised by subscriptions, and by opening services, £46 9s 6d, making £716. The committee have still possession of the old site which they expect will realise £350, leaving £600 to be borrowed on the Church. —Mr Macffarlane said that the Rev. M* Cathcart would furnish supply to the ChWch ' until a permanent pastor is appointed. A Sunday-school is to be started at once. Pews, which are to be let at £1 and 10s respectively, may be secured on application to Mr Rattray, Auckland, or Mr Angus, Newmarket.— Mr Bruce here vacated the chair, in con-" sequence [of indisposition, and the Rev. R. F. Macnicol in taking it regretted Mr Bruoe's illness, which, but for the great interest he took in the movement, would have prevented him from being present that evening. JThe ( speaker then delivered an admirable practical address on " Beginnings in Life."—Thefiey. Mr Cathcarb next spoke on subject of Roman Catholic missions, commending the zeal which characterises that Church.—The meeting was afterwards addressed by Mr Somerville, on " The Aim of Life," and Mr - Norrie on "Church Extension." During the evening St. James's Church choir, under the leadership of Mrs, i Mitchell, rendered various musical selections.—Mr W. Rattray in a neat speech proposed a vote of thanks to the ladies, and Mr J. M. Clark like votes to the choir and to the Rev. Messrs Brace and Macnicol, all of which were warmly endorsed by the meeting, and the proceed ings were brought to a cloße by the singing of the 83rd hymn.

Accidents.

TOO FAST BY HAt"F.

Yesterday two accidents occurred on the North Shore Ferry Company's T, neither fortunately of a serious nature. The fiwt took place on the arrival of the early morning boat at half-past seven, and is exemplary of the caution which our youngsters should exercise iv la nding from a journey by these boats. Not to mention names (for this time only), a you ngster attempted to jump ashore before the stage was run .out. The conse quence was he missed his footing, and he fell between the steamer and the wharf. Luckily in falling, he caught the stern line, and was able to hold on till he was drawn . up, more frightened than hurt. Youngsters who are so forward hare only themselves to blame if they come to grief.

AN AWKWARD PREDICAMENT. The second accident took place about two hours later in the day, and differs from the other in that no blame for its occurrence can be attributed to either the company's ser vants or the sufferer. The steamer had just come alongside, when a gentleman on board offered a hand to help to I run the stage out. . Owing to tie showery character of the morning the deck was slippery, the bridge was slippery, the plank was slippery, and the wharf was slip pery. This combination of slipperiness ltd to the stage running out much faster thin any gentleman, or any one else in fact, «• pected. The end from this cause overran she edge of the bridge, and the gentleman foll»w ---ing it up quickly, the stage tilted down md took the hands and body of the unwy weight with it, at the same time liv ing his legs in the air resting agaatt the paddle-box. In this awkward pre dicament the remained for a minute or iw« before he was rescued, none the worse (or his reverse of fortune. j. :>': MISHAP AT THE NAVAL DEPOT.

Yesterday evening a man named Border» a carpenters-mate belonging to the, Edo, was engaged with Beveral. other >t« j workmen working at the Eosario's JMW rndder, when the huge piece';^ <&;■ - j timber from which the stock is jbijißg constructed fell against him owJg > *P r A some supports giving way and crußbiiWlll severeiy. He was taken on board hisjtfup by one of the North Shore Ferry bo«,|«M I immediately attended to by the aurgwßl:.** bones were broken, but it is conjecttw&w** the internal injuries are. of a serioui n»tw* The sufferer is an Auckland man, •sJ>>*.* cousin working in Nicol's shipbuildng V** 1 FALLING DOWN THE H(O)1

A similar accident |to that whicl occurred on board the Bapido a few dayi ajp t00*; place on board: the A.S.P. Ofi'«/»t««ner Southern Cross this morning. W»« "*•" who was hurt was one of the aev-^Gffl man named Johann JSTapport; but. (w»» that amusing indifference to baptismal f' I.^' nation which sailors always evice) geMWjUf called among his shipmates " Charley.' JJ.W crew were engaged in coaling flia vessel w"® the company's bin at the bach of their offica. and Napport's work was guiding as they were swung off the wtarf. ■*«•*** purpose a plank wa3 stretcled from »• vessel to the T. The; sbawew, « the morning had madf &*, slippery and no doubt ths^^ cause to which the accident maj *)e^*^L l uted. At any rate in making ore of Ju* with the basket the man lost hufootu»g.»^ fell down the hold, a drop of prhap« -W *..; 13 feet. When taken out he wm gJ>«JJ heavily, and complained of his left as an express could be procured «*--^*f._ i j'. moved to the hospital. Dr PhilionexaniJJJ him soon after his admission amfounq. . no bones were broken, althoigh aa ""*

were extremely bruised. /' \ ,Vi«_-g| We may mention that atoll*, ***%£. seven this morning another s^ons^^ dentj was within an ace of -to*}** jojj owing to the breaking of «? c which was being employed i° d3Ul<'Kffl«ir cargo from the fore hatch, ?"• !'{» vtfr ■: out of the block with great fotee bnt w*^ no one was within range. / "J.U)|n a f THE DUNEDIN AC^IDB^^, The sailor who fell ,^fe|Sii i mizea riggiag some days bef«« ■a8 ™ I

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