SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

MiI;HIGH WATER: Tbla evening 7.17; to -1B limorrow morning. 7.42 „_ . If I! BITN SET : This evening,446 ; SUN BISK: to ]■ ft iiorrow mornin?, 7.11. JJH f!i MOON'S AOB : New moon, 4th June, XO a,m.

ARRIVALS.

IS I, Wry Ann Annison, barque, from Lyttelton jjj I jfaranati, s s , from the South i I Merlin, schooner, from Taranaki (in the Manukau) I |i|pynthia. schooner, from Wellington (in the Manukau) I I jlClyde, schooner, from Wangarei

DEPARTURES.

M fiJHero, 8.5., Logan, for Sydney. jl |JEmn, barquentine, for Russell

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

I % For the Cape- Shooting Star, barque, early j I For San Francisco—Macg'ei?or, mall steamer, June 11 ; || For Sydney—Hero, s s, Friday, 4th For "Wanganui -St. Kilda, s s., Saturday, 10 a m. ' If For the South - Taranaki. Monday, 7ch ; Wellington. al] 12th ; Phoebe, 15th ; Ladybird, 20th; and 4L! I Taranaki, 26th inst. V I For England—Rosario, H.M.SS., Saturday ft ji;| Tor New york—Marathon, barque, early 1 :'\ For a crnise—Dido, H.M.s., Saturday !| For Levuka—Dauntless, Hawaiian schooner, early 11 For London—Fernglen, ship, early 11 For the North—lona, ss, Mondays 111 For the Islands—Belle Brandon, schooner, early i For Newcastle—Jane, brig, to-morrow I For Kaipara—Especulador, barque, early

VESSELS EXPECTED

! Albion, brig, from Adelaide :. I j "Victory, barque, from Adelaide Mary Melvi.le. from Lyttslton via Napier; sailed 2nd InsUnt Helena brigantine, from Lyttelton (at Onehunga); ! ' sailed 2nd instant Cyphrenes, R M s.s., from San Francisco, ISth inst Taranaki, s.s, from the South, to-morrow, 4th inst Rio Loge, from Lyttdlton, early i : Roderick Dhu, brigantine, from Sydney I! Caller Ou, ship, HMPK, from London ; sailed Feb. 18 Robina Dunlop, barque, from London ; sailed 29th March Cabarfeidh, barque, from Boston, via Table Bay sailed December 21 [ "Vivid, barqua, from Circular Head, early i Byno, brigantine) from Rotumah, early Papua, schooner, from Rarotonga, early • Magellan Cloud, hrigantine, from Lyttelton, early Syren, brig, from Melbourne, early Martha, barque, from the Islands, early Coronet, schooner, from the Islands, early f Edith, schooner, from the Islands, early ForfTsMre. HSfIP, ship, from London; sailed March 19 \ Flecbero, ship, from London, early • ••■■ . Lutterworth, ship, from London, early Lnok Out, schooner, from Sydney; sailed 23rd May Nightingale, brigantine, from Melbourne; sailed 21st May •,;::•: Pearl, schooner, from Timaru, early . > ". Albion, barque, from Sydney, early

IMPORTS.

Per Taranaki, from the South: 3 cases. Waller; 1 do, Searle; 1 bale, Clarke and Son ; 6 cases, 3 stones, Kemp ; 1 truss, Lewis Bros ; 50 sacks, Bedell and Watson ; 160 do, order; 385 d 6, Seccombe; 3 cases. 6 kegs, Close Bros; 1 trunk. Boyd; 10 cases, Buchanan ;2' do," Btn'ney ; 3 do, Townshend; 1 do, Webb ; 1 do. Bank of New Zealand ; 6 do, Luak ; 2 do, Double ; 1 do, Ptone ; 2 kegs, Fairey; 9 do, Tonks ; 31 hides, 2 sacks, Gittos ; 1 bundle, Kinder ; 2 cases, Arthur; 226 sheep, Buokland; 30 kegs, order.—W. F. Wheeler, agent N.Z.S.S. Co.

THE MARATHON.

The cargo on board the barque Marathon, now about to sail for New York, consists of— 2395 cases and 150 bags kauri gum -300 tons £13.000 1125 cases kauri gum—l 26 tons .. .. 6,400 Total—426 tons, valued at £19,400 The new schooner Torea arrived safely at Kaipara this day week. She is reported to have behaved exceedingly well in the late gale. When she crossed the bar, there was a tremendous sea on. She has been loading at Aratapn, and was expected to sail for Taranaki to-day. From Taranaki she returns to the Manukau,with produce. The barque Vivid is shortly expected from Circular Head with a cargo of potatoes, con- Bigned to Messrs Stone Bros. The bar quen tine Emu cleared out to-day for Russell in ballast. She is to sail this afternoon. At Russell she will load for the Thames. The schooner Julia Pryce left Lyttelton for the Thames on the 25th ulto. The barque Medora is advertised by P. Cunningham & Co., Lyttelton as to follow the brig Rio Loge from that port to Auck land. The s.B. Taranaki Captain Lloyd, arrived at One lmnga from the South at 915 this morning. She left Dunedin at 4 20pm on the 27'h ult, arrived at Lyitelton at 9 45 a m on the 28th ; left at 1.45 p m on the 29th, arrived at Wellington at 615 am on tbe 30th ; left at 2 am on Ist, arrived at Picton at 8.30 a m ; left at 9 45 a m, arrived at Nelson at 6 p m same day; left Nelson at 6p m 2nd, arrived at Taranaki at 930 am 3rd \ left at ,p m, arriving as above. Ex perienced fine weathe*r all up the coast.' We are indebted to C. J. Edmiston, purser, for report, files, etc Passengers—Mr'Armour, Mr Drake, Mr Belcher, Mrs Hall. Messrs Phillippi, Pierson, Matthews, Sergent. Eandle, Turner; Thompson, Miss Wells, Master Chatfield; Mr Andrews,. Misses Woods, Philips, Sharland, Mrs Williams, Mr Davis, Mr Pitcaim, Mr Chilman/and 9 in the steerage. The sS. JETerd left for Sydney and Melbourne this afternoon. There was the usual crowd on the wharf to .see her off. She took a small cargo and the appendeepassengers.1 •' ' Yesterday? owing to the impassibility of clearing the wharf as fast as the goods were landed. from the different vessels alongside, orders were issued to the Captains!!of the Emily McLaren, Shooting Star, and Dupedin1. to stay the discharging of their cargoes until after the departure : of- • the Hero. We may mention that this vessel has put out 700 tons of cargo in'2idays. •■ '■' •■ '■'' •■•' '■ ■ ■'- '•■ ■ The! schooner Belle Brandon.. has cleared for Penrhyn Island with a general, .cargo for trading among the Islands.:; She •is . again chartered and loaded by Messrs Stewart and Anderson. ' The departure of the two mon-}"-war, now lying in harbour, is to take place to-morrow. Messrs Meyers and Co. have received advices that two vessels loaded with potatoes will shortly arrive —one; from Circular Head, and- the other' from Warrriambool. ■ • . ■:

CHIEF POST-OFFICE, AUCKLAND.

Mails will Close as follows . — For Thames, thi« day, at 5.30 p m, and to-morrow, at 8.30 a m, For Coromandel. on Monday next, at 11,30 a m For Wanganui, per St Kilda, to-morrow, at 8 a m For Mahurangi, Matakana, Mangawai, and Waipu, etc., per Lady Bowen, on Saturday next, at 9a m For Newcastle, N.S.W, per Italy, to-morrow, at 11 a m For Great Barrier, per Three Brothers, to-morrow, at 2 pm For Taranaki, Southern Provinces, and Auatralbn Colonies, per Taraiiaki, on Monday next, at 10 a m For Whitiangi, Tairus, Tauranga and Opotlki, per EJRowena, to-morrow, at 11 am For Wangarei, Russell, Wangaroa, and Mongonui, per lona, on Monday next, at 4 p m Per ss. Macgregor, on Friday, the 11th inst,, as follows :— For Sandwich Islands, United States of America, Canada, British Columbia, Central and South- Ameic&, and British and Foreign West Indies, at 10.30 a.m. For tha United Kingdom and Continent of Europe, at 10.30 am. For money orders, registered letters, and news % paper*, at 9 30 a m Late letters bearing a late fee of 6d in addition to the postage, will be received on board by the Mail Agent tip to time of sailing. Mails for Otahuhu, Papakura, Drury, Pukekohe, Tuakau, Pokeno, and Mercer, will, until further notice, be made up at 6 a m daily. Return mails will reach town at 7 pm. For Taranaki, Southern provinces, and Australian Colonies, per Taranaki, on Monday next, at 10 am (Signed) J. E. Coskt, Acting Chief Postmaster.

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

FRIDAY, JUNE 4, 1875

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Tee question of the colonization of the magnificent island of New Guinea is once again before public attent ion, but on this occasion in circumstances promising satis factory solution. A British Minister, in reply to overtures on the subject, has ex pressed a desire to be guided by Australian opinion on the subject, and the telegraphic announcement of the fact has acted like an electric shock on the enterprising spirits of the sister colonies. A telegram in our issue of to-day, though vaguely worded, clearly implitis that the remark of Lord Carnarvon was not merely the polite and Min isterial way of waiving the solicita tions of an importunate deputation, but that the grand project—for nothing less can we call it—is receiving the consideration of the Imperial Government.. "It was pre mature to state whether the Government contemplate establishing a. settlement in New Guinea" has a different sound from the utterances that used to characterise the Colonial Office a few years ago when the dismemberment of the empire was the fashion j and coming as it does in supple ment of Lord Carnarvon's reply and so shortly after the annexation of Fiji, we may accept it that a short time will see brought within the r..i—ui -i~i- ™rf<rf the richeat and moa

interesting portions of the earth's surface The intimations from the Home Govern ment have already had practical resuljb. In Sydney a large and enthusiastic meeting has been held, eliciting unmistakeably the " Australian opinion" invited ; a Scientific and exploring expedition, at the'expense of a private gentleman, has Just cleared from Port Jackson for that island of fabled wealth and natural wonders; and indi cations are afforded that the enterprising people of Victoria are bestirring themselves with the object of fitting up another expedi tion. We observe that the Sydney Mdffiing Herald is trying to draw a wet blanket over public enthusiasm, and from some cause, which we cannot fathom, is writing down the colonization of New Guinea with arguments so peurile and strained that they show the desire rather than the convictions of the writer. It is sought to be shown that though England has been a successful colonizer, where temperate climes and uninhabited lands invited, she has failed in governing where either torrid climes or numerous population oame in her way. And singular to relate, the government of India and the colonization of New Zealand are adduced as illustrations of British faihire. It is needless to say that if the history of either the one or the other is reproduced in New Guinea, humanity, civilization or commerce will have no cause to grieve. We think there is cause for sincere gratifica tion that the dismemberment policy has rapidly passed away and given place to theories more worthy of England's past, if for no other reason than that supplied in the probable annexation of New Guinea This land of strange fable and tantalising mystery has been lying too long a tempting bait for powers whose occupancy would not be attended with results ao beneficial to the world as usually attend the march of England; and we could hardly hope that much longer time would elapse before the nag of some civilised nation would 'wave over its interest ing shores. Every year is giving more and more information respecting it from ti'ose who sail around its coasts and penetrate its magnificent harbours ; but all only excites a keener interest to know what lies away far up among those snow clad heights and tropical valleys, and healthful table-lands, that appear to constitute .the interior. It must be that every clime of earth is included within its borders, and that every vegetable production ef earth, from the swamp juagle of the tropics to the little lichen that struggles for existence with perpetual snow, may there find a habitat. It is a peculiarity of this unoccupied island that within itself, and within reach of its harbours, it may be capable of supplying all the wants of man ; embracing witbin itself all the advan tages of the torrid, the temperate, and the frigid zones. From the description of his observations given by CSp am Moresby before the Royal Geographical Society in February last, pictures are presented of towering mountains capped with snow and cultivated in patches to the height of 2000 feet, " moun tain torrents dashing down the ravines and flashing out at times from their dark green setting like molten silver" — pictuies that look . like fairy land ; while the possibilities of the resources con tamed in such a country yet untested by the* gold-digger and the pioneer of colonization, are such as cannot fail to lire the enthusiasm of colonial enterprise. We venture to pre dict that before the lapse of a year or two the colonization of this new land will occupy &• very prominent position among the thoughts stirring in the minds of the colonists of Australasia.

An inaccurao y occurred in our paragraph wich reference to the alleged horse stealing at Onehunga. It was said that Nixon broke into the Btable and took the horse. This was not the case, as Nixon had charge of the horse and had the.key in his possession. When Nixon took possession of the animal as his own he locked it in the stable and Constable Green had to break in to get the property alleged to have been stolen.

Captain Holmea proceeded by the s.s. Hero to-day to Sydney to complete the purchase of the new Bteamer Llewellyn intended for the Fiji trade in place of the Star of the South. The Llewellyn is said to be a fine vessel of 250 tons built in Sydney. During his recent visit to Australia Mr, J. S. Macfarlane partly negotiated the purchase, and Captain Holmes goes to inspect the steamer, and, if approved of, to complete the purchase and bring the vessel over.

A meeting was held last evening in the All Saints' school-room for the purpose of forming a Ponsonby Literary Society. Bey. E. N. Bree occupied the chair, and consented to take the office of President. Mr King was elected to office of vice-President. The rules ■were passed, and several members were en rolled. On Thursday next the President will deliver the inaugural address. On future evenings, papers will be read by Messrs. Hammond, King, and other of the members. It was also announced that at an early date Mr Blackman will read a paper before the Society, the subject—" Workers and Talkers.'' . "

Mr Seymour, agent for " Wise's New Zealand Directory for 1875-76" is now in Auckland delivering the perfected copies to i subscribers. The work is the biggest under taking of the kind ever attempted in the colony. It is illustrated by thirty-five maps and plans, and contains informa tion oh every subject which a business man is likely to make an enquiry on. The length of time necessary in getting such a voluminous work through the press in conjunction with the frequent changes of residence in the _ colony, has rendered some of the information embodied .in the directory obsolete and inaccurate. On a casual reference, we find the residence of one gentleman stated in a place which he «has left five years ago. But the book is, withal, a work creditable to New Zealand enterprise. Six thousand copies were printed and 1500 of these have already been ordered, 135 in Aucland. We are informed that the cost of compilation,. printing, etc., hag been £3000. A football match, Ponsonby v. Grafton, will be played in the Domain to-morrow afternoon; play to commece at 2*30 sharp. The following will be the players; Pon sonby :—W. Jones, F. A. Jones, J. Mackey, T Mackey, F. Herries, T. Wilson, Towns hend, Owen, Lewis, O'Sullivan, Dignan, Sutton, Barton, Dunnett and Caldwell. Grafton:- Snodgrass (capt.) Whewell, Beale, R Mason, Rose, Ridings, Moss, Gatland, Casstelle, Mears, W. Mason, Ewen, F. White, Archard and Green. The new Tonic Sol-fa class will meet in Edwardes-streeet school, this evening, when young persons who may desire, will have the opportunity of becoming members and taught by Mr Blomfield to sing. The quarterly meeting of the Grand Orange Lodge, and the monthly meeting of the, Enniskillen,Loyal Lodge (No 3), will be held this evening at the usual hoars. I

A practical rifle match at the dark targets (open to all comers) will be fired to-morrow., (Saturday) commencing at 2 o'clock sharp. Instructions on the ground at Mount lildea for conj^fetitora who have never fir^d in the

A notice hifcs been posted up iv the New market Heading Room prohibiting smoking, and signed "By Order." It may be thought that such a notice would be unnecessary, and that the members Would be familiar enough with the) usages of society to know better. Since the opening of the room, however, it appears that the followers of Sir Walter Raleigh have smoked to their hearts content up to the present time, but to the apparent disgust of a few who do not patronise the use of the fragrant weed. The Reading Room is the pound-keeper's house* of ancient memory—an old building with very low ceiling. The complaint was made that, when the gas was lit, and half-a-dozen individuals were smoking their pipes, the effect was obnoxious to non-smokers, who can now con gratulate themselves dn the sanitary improve ment effecbed. A load of scoria ash has been spread atjjthe front entrance of the Reading Room, so that the most fastidious can ap proach with slippers onj and not wet their feet.

A disastrous and itielaiictioly accident took place at Cdrozal, Central America,on the 26th of February last. At the alarm of "fire" "fire" it was found that the house of Sr. Alejo Vergara was in flames. A great num ber of the people ran to the scene, some to offer assistance, others to look on. Unfor tunately there was a barrel df powder in the' back part of th 6 shop, about the existence of which the owner of it had said nothing, a terrible explosion took place, blew the burn ins: house to pieces and buried beneath them some 60 persons. The spectacle that resul ted was a horrible one. These bodies were taken out blackened, bleeding and moribund. Some crawling out as they best could, dis figured, mutilated, from out of the smoking ruins. The owner of the house was among those killed. Mr. F. Fentoh, of the market, in conse quence of the expiration of the market lease in July, is making personal sacrifices for the public good. His immense stock of groceries and provisions, under £35,000 in value, will be sold off at greatly reduced prices. Life in the vicinity of Lima, Perm., must be subject to unpleasant vicissitudes judging from the following item of news by the mail: — " Thirty robbers, some of whom were armed, attacked the College of Santa Sofia, which is in course of erection in the suburbs of Lima, on the 14th instant, with the inten tion of depriving the workmen of their salaries. The men resisted, and a fight was sustained, which gave time for some soldiers to arrive and put the robbers to flight."

Mr Avey, long known as the proprietor of the Masonic Hotel, Princes-street, has commenced his projected hotel, at the corner of Rutland and Wellesley-streets.

Persons interested may inspect the new valuation of city by calling! at the office of the Collector, Council Chambers, Canada, Buildings, and on Tuesday next, appeals against the assessment will be heard.

A well-attended meeting of the settlers of Pukekohe was held on Tuesday last, when a deputation was appointed to wait on the •manager of the railway and urge the appoint ment of a station-master at Pukekohe to receive goods. Also to urge the necessity for a reduction in the present fares.

Another of the series of lectures and con certs in connection with the St. Matthew's Church Union will be given this evening in the larga room of the Christian Young Men's Association, to consist of songs, duets, and glees by the choir, also readings in poetry and prose by several friends.

The drama "Beneath the Wheels" was repeated last evening at the Prince of Wales Theatre with equal success to that of the previous evening. The attendance, though not large, was numerous, and the incidents as they successively evolved were received with signs of approval. Mr. and Mrs. Darrell played with spirit and imparted vitality to the characters they developed. The scenes were characteristic of the people and country represented. The Darrells will shortly take their departure from this city, which will be a matter of regret to many persons, as they have certainly introduced a higher claß3 of drama into the theatre than had previously beea witnessed and which must have had its influence for good in the community. On Monday next, these eminent players will leave the city for other scenes, in accordance with the law of necessity, bnt before taking farewell, they will give three more nights with the people, and the pieces selected are of sufficient merit to attract crowded houses. This evening, the subject " Old London Bridge" founded partly on Mr. Rod well's romance, and partly on his tory, will be given. To-morrow (Saturday) evening, and on Monday, Bulwer Lytton's fine -comedy, entitled " Money." This even ing the "Streets of New York" will be repeated by particular debire.

The proposed football match between the gentlemen players of Ponsonby and Grafton Clubs will be commenced to-morrow (Saturday), at half-past two o'clock in the afternoon. Should the weather prove favor able we shall expect to witness some capital sport, as both clubs are well exercised. The Ponsonby men, who are accumulating laurels in the sporting world, are fully prepared for a contest worthy the locality which they represent, both as cricketers and " kicks." Ponsonby is represented by Messrs W. Jones, Herries, Wilson, J. and R. Macky, Townsend, Lewis, F. A. Jones, Sutton, Ibbetson, Sullivan, Dignan, Barton, and Dunnett. The names which indicate the Grafton team, are also men of mark, under Captain Snodgrass. The names are besides captain's name, Messrs Beale, Whewell, R. andW. Mason, Eose. Ridings, Mess, Gat land, Mears, Ewen, Orchard, White and Green. ,

EARTH CLOSETS.

(To the Editor of the Evening Star.) Sir, —How is it earth-closets are such a nuisance in Auckland, whilst they are considered a blessing in Christc hurch ? I remember complaints continually being made about asphalt pavements, at one time in Auckland, till a Southern man arrived who knew the way to lay them and did it properly ; the came with the closets: if dry earth is used no one would ever revert to the qld and stinking system which has hitherto prevailed. Let the authorities write to Christchurch and ascertain how things are managed there, and don't let us be above taking a hint from a neighbour. Whilst much has been written about the city closets, what is being done in the suburbs? The Public Health Act came into operation there also; has any movement been made to bring the Act into force ? I have no doubt opposition will be made by those who are ever ready to close their pockets, and will expect tne city and local authorities to empty their closets for them ; but the public health demands immediate attention being paid to those matters, and bo false economy must interfere to hinder this important work being thoroughly carried out.—l am &c, ATTGEAS.-[We echo the query how is it? We maintain that the principle is good, and that earthclosets should not be a nuisance. At present they are so; and far from coun selling a return to the old system, we urge rather reform the nqw. It can be done, and in time the difficulty will be overcome. As for the asphalt, we fought that fight single handed, and we are proud to see that success has confirmed our predictions. The eartn closet system will, we have no doubt, yet be succesaful, but it is not by glozing aver defects and evils until-the public become prejudiced and hortile, tKat such succeis will be attained.]

LICENSING COURT, HAMILTON.

¥hb Licensing Courb- sat here, for the district of Hamilton, to-day before G. S. Graham, E Bq>) _ Cox, Esq., and; W. N. Searancke, Esq. (Chairman), Commissioners. Richard Gwynne, Hamilton Hotel j renewal. The chief officer df the Consta bulary gave the house an excellent character. Granted. Richard Burke, Royal Hotel; renewal. No objection. Granted. W. H. Butler, application for new license. There was no erection or building on the ground of any description whatsoever.—Mr Madden appeared fdr Butler. Mr Whitaker opposed the application most strongly, on the ground that the Court had no power under the Act to grant applications to bare sections of land without even a stick of timber on the ground. He also drew attention to the fact that there was no police report, as there was no house whatever —not even a shed to report on.—License refused. Robert Peat (new application). A small building in this case had been erected, with five rooms, none of which were finished. The Court asked for the plan, and none had been deposited, only a rough sketch. There was also no police report. License refused, the Chairman saying that in future the Court was determined not to grant licenses to any but first-class buildings, capable of aucommo dating at least thirty or forty travellers, which must also be ready and finished (or nearly so) befdre licence could be granted. The majority of the people in Court were exceedingly pleased at this determination td keep down low grog-shops, and felt that the Court had done its duty.

A Native Lands Scandal at Raglan.

Our Raglan correspondent writes : —" Maori affairs and the Maori country are sacred, and not to be approached even by those in the Native Department, without the permission of the Grand Vizier who rules the Maoris under the penalty of being brought to a court martial as Major Clare and Inspector Northcote very well know, still being in terested in the fair Government of the friendly Maoris, I hope that I may be allowed to bring to public notice the Puketutu scandal, without being brought to a court martial; or what is worse, being subjected to Raglan law. During the war theqßaglan Maoris (Ngatimahanga), under the late Chief 'William Naylor, pro tected the settlement of Raglan; yet they were found to sell the remainder of their lands here and in Waipa, as they were within the confiscated boundary, being allowed to retain the Papatoitoi Reserve of 3,000 acres, their last water frontage. This waa secured to the tribe by a deed, granting it to trustees " in trust for the loyal natives of the Ngatimahanga Tribe." Somehow or other they (the trustees) were allowed to sell the Reserve for three shillings an acre, and the remnant of the tribe are disappearing from the district. The only excuse I have heard officially granted for this gross negli gence is that "it was made a reserve by 'mistake'and its being sold is of no con sequence." If so, what is the use of the Board of Curators of Maori Reserves con sisting (I believe) of Major Heaphy, Colonel Haultain, and Mr Turton ? Mr Firth, in his late address before the Auckland Institute, while somewhat hazy on the subject of modern science, is quite at home about the Maoris, and he tells us that they are "even yet after a ten years struggle still unsubdued." Just so, and the struggle may be any day renewed, and then what is likely to be the fate of this settlement, the most unprotected in the Island, now that the Native Departments have caused the disappearance of the Friendly natives. By its negligent treatment of the friendly natives and its lavish expenditure on the hostile Maoris, the present Ministry show that their prayer is, "Give peace in our time, 0 Lord." With eight thousand implacable Hauhaus on our frontier, it is not pleasant to think about the future. The late Modoc war in America, which cost the • States a General, a large number of officers and men, a few cannon &c, and the whole Modoc tribe at the commencement of the war con sisted of seventy persons. I should have mentioned that the public road through the Puketutu Reserve, surveyed and laid down in the map of the district in the Raglan Court house, has been sold and is now closed, and it is impossible to discover whether it is the duty of the General Government or of the Provincial Government, to cause it to be re opened. ____

AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY.

The members of the New Zealand Agricul tural Society met this afternoon at the Bri tish Hotel. Mr .Robertson was called to the chair.

The secretary read the minutes of the last meeting at Otahuhu, which were passed. A letter was read from Mr W. Grayling, of Taranaki, requesting to know the parti culars required by the Society in the compo sition of an essay on farming, for which a prize of £10 was offered. Secretary to write to applicant, and the condition to be advertised.

A discussion then arose as to the nature of the essay but nothing definite was brought out.

In respect to the ploughing match, the secretary stated tnat the circulars were out, and the thing was in working order. Another fact, one of the most important, a good dinner had been ordered.

The chairman then produced a splendid sample of maize of his own growing in Otahuhu which elicited much discussion.

(Left Sitting.)

ENGLISH TELEGRAMS.

[PER S.S. " TABARtTA "AT THE BLXTFF.]

LONDON.

LONDON.

May 26.

The Derby was won by Prince Batthyamy's Galopin, 1; Claremont, 2 ; be byMaccaroni out of Repentance, 3.—The French Assembly have appointed a new committee of 30, con taiag 20 members of the Left favourable to election by deputy. The Ministry insist on re-election by arrondisements. • .

AUSTRALIAN TELEGRAMS.

[PBK SS. " TARARTTA "AT THE BLUFF.] LURLINE AGAIN A WINNER. MELBOURNE. May 29.' In Parliament the Treasurer stated that the presant loss on inland postage is £10,000. —The Government intend submitting a resolution relative to the annextion of New Guinea by the Imperial Government. It is probable an expedition will proceed from Melbourne shortly.—An outbreak of typhoid fever has occurred at Kew. Several deaths have occurred.

SYDNEY.

May 29. The steamer New England went ashore yesterday near Clarence Heads.—The defec tive railway iron imported is causing a great loss to the colony, and proceedings will probably be taken against the contractors in England.—Lurlinewonthe Queen's Handicap ia Adelaide, easily.—A "no confidence" motion in Adelaide resulted in a defeat of the Government last night, by a majority, of four.—Latest accounts from the Palmer are very good. Whites aad Chinese are doing we.l. In some cases the Chinese are making 4 oss. to 1 oz. per day from ground left by the

whites.— The steamer. Killarney arrived from Hongkong, with 500 Chinese. Others are announced; . -

THE SUEZ MAIL.

Tile Annexation of New Guinea

Moody and SanJsey's Revival.

Alarming Emigration from Lincolnshire-

Sir James Fergusson

(Per Press Telegram Agency.)

LONDON.

April 8. Mr Lawther, TJnder-Secretary for the colonies, addressing his constituents at York declared that the present Government had thoroughly resolved under no circumstances to countenance the dismemberment of the

Empire. ... T . Considerable excitement prevails m Lin colnshire owing to the extensive emigration promoted by the labour league. Two Canadian and two New Zealand agents are holding meetings nightly. Captain Richard Mayne (who commanded the Eclipse) owing to the severe nature of the wounds received in the New Zealand campaign, has retired from active service, and transferred his command of the ironclad Invincible to Captain Jago. The Colonial Office, in reply to a question from Whalley, declared it was premature to state whether the Government contemplate establishing a settlement in New Guinea. The Duke of Connaughthaa returned from ffinrypfr. A Royal Commission, of which Sir James Fergusson and Sir Charles Ducane are mem bers, has been appointed to inquire into the operations of the Factory and Workehops Act. On the 13th the House of Commons pre sented a scene of great excitement. Apropos of the motion by C. Lewis, that the Times and Daily News had committed a breach of privilege by publishing certain evidence taken before the Foreign Loans Committee before it had been laid before the House. The printers were summoned to the bar of the House. The investigations of the Committee are producing consternation. The Artie expedition sails about June 1, to return in 1877- _ • The Revival services of Moody and Sankey continue to attract undiminished crowds. Messrs Johnston, the geographical publish ers of Edinburgh, obtained a verdict of £1275 damages against the Athenceum for libellous remarks in a review of an atlas of theirs. The Exchequer receipts for the year are nearly half a million in excess of the estimated revenue.

POLICE COURT.—This Day.

(Before his Worship the Mayor, and Dr Home, JP.) DRUNKENNESS.

Peter Finn, Joseph Hedley, and John McConnell admitted the soft impeachment, first offence, fiva shillings and costs.

MISBEHAVING HIMSELF.

John Mills pleaded guilty to a charge of behaving indecently in Queen-street, and was sent to gaol for fourteen days.

THE CHAIN OFF.

Thomas Orr was called on a charge of leaving the chain of the wheel off his carb. The defendant did not appear, and failing proof of the service of summons the case was dismissed.

This was all the business.

THE NEW PILOT SCHOONER.

The pretties*: craft that we ever recollect seeing built in Auckland is to be launched to-morrow morning from the yard of Messrs. Niccol and Son. It is a schooner of about thirty tons intended for the pilot service. The contract which Messrs Niccol received by a tender of something over £1600 was only signed four months ago, and the con struction has only occupied a little over three months, so that no time has been lost by the builders, who could have seat her off had it been desirable nearly a fortnight ago. The vessel has been put together under the surveillance of Captain Burgess the Chief Harbour Master, by whom the model was designed. The following are the dimensions. Length of i keel 55ft. overall 70ft. breadth of beam 15ffc. depth of hold 7ft. In the design it is evident that speed and power the two chief requisites in a vessel intended for such work have been duly considered. To ensure as great a length as possible both stem and stern posts have been built on the slant which accounts for the great difference between the measurement on the keel and overall. The ends are very fine and there is a great rise of floor, the line from the keel to the bilge being perfectly flat. The sides tumble home slightly. The greatest breadth is well for'ard—about abreast of the foremast. If this was even a little more noticeable it would have been an improvement. The feature in the shape of the Vindex—for that we understand is the name which is to be given to her to-morrow—is undoubtedly her magnificent delivery. Her lines here are as perfect aa those of the Miltiades, and taper away as gracefully as the body of a fish : if she does not prove a clipper in point of sailing there is no trusting to appearances. The vessel is rigged as a fore-and-after: her masts have a mischievous-look ing rake about them and are well placed. They are of goodly proportionc without being too heavy for the all sorts of weather in which the Vindex will have to be out. Messrs H. F Anderson and Co have supplied the sails and rigging. The running gear is of the very best description : the standing rigging is strong, though light and elegant-looking, and quite in keeping with the yacht-like symmetry of the hull. And now a word as to the work manship and material. We have some how conceived the idea that Mr Tom Niccol who has had most to do with the building has been put upon hia mettle in this job. quality of the stuff is undeniable. The woods have been selected with the greatest care and are all thoroughly seasoned. The frame is double throughout, and very heavy. No less than 64 knees enter into the construction, and are perhaps as fine i a lot as could be got together. For the greater part of the vessel's length these fit into one another, the arm of one resting in the bosom of the next.- By this means a great accession of strength is attained. The plank ing is 2^ inch heart of kauri. All the through bolts which are very numerous are of copper. The internal accomodation is divided into three parts: forecastle, midships cabin, and after-cabin. The first named is 14ft long, and is fitted with four bunks and lockers for the crew. The. midships cabin is 20ft long by 14ft broad. This will be available for carrying stores, tackle, or anything else that may be necessary : it is to be fitted with lookers down the sides but will be to all intents and purposes the hold of the ship. The after cabin is a very comfortable compartment. It haa six bunks, and haa also several lookers which can be made up as such. It is well lighted by a large skylight, and has a door com municating with the other compartments. A table occupies the centre which will afford sitting accommodation for about a dozen per sons. The painting, graining and decoration generally has been very efficiently, under taken by Mr. Element of iroh-sand repu tation, and the graining in imitation of English oak is especially commendable. We trust that the launch will prove a success and congratulate the Harbour Board and the Port on 4 h»ving such a boautiful pilot-boat.

EXAMINATION OF SCHOOLS AT ONEHUNGA.

Thk annual examination of the Catholic schools, Onehunga, took place on Monday last, the 31at May, in the presence of a large number of visitors, including some of tha, clergy» a great many parents, and age ~\ sprinkling of the public. The boys we\ 1 first put through, and the classes showecT^ \}Y great proficiency in the various^ subjects in ,\ which they were examined. They;tead -with / distinctness and taste, and gave intelligent v£ explanation [of lessons. The oopy-booka were then handed round for inspection, and all present pronounced £he writing remarkably good, and the bodks clean and in good condition. But the field in which the greatest feats of mental expertness were performed was mental arithmetic ; the pupils performing mental calculations with a rapidity that was truly astonishing. A Latin class, which was next sub* mitted, exhibited a good knowledge of the Latin Grammar; and then followed some recitations and vocal music—four of the pupils singing that popular song, "Beautiful Star," with great taste. A school auction was then held, the boys pur chasing the various prizes submitted for competition with the good marks acquired daring the year, by good conduct, regularity in attendance, and proficiency in studies. This was a lively and interesting part of the - c proceedings, and brought the boys' examina tion to a close. The visitors then adjourned to the large hall known as St. Mary's, wher the pupils of the Convent School were to be examined. The interior of this fine build ing presented a picturesque appearance, the walls being literally covered with the handiwork of the young lady pupils, con sisting of maps neatly mounted, plain and ornamental sewing and embroidery. ' The pieces of embroidery were beautifully oon- % atructed, and deserving of the highest' encomiums, especially '' The Queen of the Forest," "The May Queen," and "The Haunts of the Fairies," which were worked in chinelle, floss and wool, and looked as if they had been done by fairy fingers, rather than by the fingers of children who had not attained their twelfth year. There -were several pieces of tufting on view, but one, the subject of which was a peacock, was certainly "a thing of beauty." The young ladies were tastetully attired in white, with blue sashes, and seemed overflowing with happiness and youthful spirits. The pro ceedings were opened by one of the pupils coming forward and delivering an address, after which four young ladies took their seats , at two pianos, and performed duets, the piece played being "Le Chevaierssque." Theu followed a glee, "See our oars, &c," the effect of which, by a large number of ex cellently trained voices, was very fine. After < this the different classes underwent a search ing examination in the following subjects :— Christian Doctrine, Englifth history, gram mar, geography, and the use of the globes, domestic economy, and the laws of health; and the correct answering and general pro ficiency exhibited frequently drew applause from the visitors, who seemed to have taken the greatest interest in the day's proceedings. " The Minute Gun at Sea," a vocal duett, well renderedby Miss Fuller and Master T. Cullen, next followed, and then four young lady pupils took their seats at two pianos, and one at ■a > harmonium, and they played various pieces, with a brilliancy of style and touch, which showed that they had received a most careful musical training. After which a drama, written by the late Cardinal Wiseman, and entitled "The Witch of Rosenburgh," was , acted, and formed a most charming feature of the programme. As the shades of evening were now closing round, the distribution of prizes had to be postponed till next .day, and the pupils, having sung in concert "God Save the Queen !" all dispersed for home, well satisfied with the result of the annual. 3xamination of the Onehunga Catholic jchools for 1875. • , l J

RESIDENT MAGISTRATES COURT.— This Day.

(Before Thomas Beckham, Esq., R.M.) Judgments for Plaintiffs. Thomas ellison v. c. d. lawrence. Claim, £3 4s. 6d., goods. , . . ,t«- ; GEO. WILLIAMSON V. WM. BREW. , . .«..« Claim, 12s. 6d., goods. Mr. Thome for plaintiff, and Mr. Brock for defendant. This was a claim for cigars, which defend ant denied, as he was not indebted. ; Mr Thorne,said the claim was virtually acknowledged;on, a previous Court day. If defendant believed he had paid for the : ; cigars let him go into the box and say so. ( His Worship thought the cigars were ript,^ of the best quality, as 14s 6d was a low, figure. - ii William JDrew, deposed that he was an,, hotel-keeper at the North Shore, and while . in that capacity he had three boxes of cigar* ; at three different times. Mr Williamson re ceived the money for two boxes and, Mrs Williamson was paid-for the box in dispute. He never had a,receipt. '■■'."' Mrs Harriet Williamson,, wife of plaintiff denied receiving payment for the box of cigars in dispute ; she had no doubt in the matter. This being the case, it was adjourned, until next court for the production Mr Williamson's day-book. , X CARSON V. JONES. Claim £3 2* lid. ~ Mr Rees for plaintiff. Mr Hesketh for, defendant. ,~ ;? The particulars of this case for Highway ■ rates was previously heard and judgment j reserved. • • "»'■ ■ • ■ ■ ■.••. • .; « ..:.:-;.-.^-. The plaintiff was a collector 'in Dedwood* and defendant, Mr Stannus Jones, a land owner in the neighbourhood. His Worship said he would give judgment , next Court day, as he had not had time to give necessary attention to the matter owing § to pressure of business. . .> 1 CAWKWBLI. T. JOHN RE<JAN. . t Claim £4 15si sd. . . «tt Mr. Kissling for plaintiff, said an error had been made in the issuing of the sum mons; it was served upon;the father, *i publican, of the Thames, instead of the son, a cab-driver. ; | The Court referred to the account which; was for brandy, rue, old Tom, |beer and bitters, and considered cab-driving mast be a profitable* business. The father said the liquors had not been received by him; he did not owe any "money to plaintiff ; he expecUd his costs.. - The Court allowed c»sts, and Regan Senr. • departed. > " Adjourned cases :—Alexander Dingwall t. Edward Dixon, claim £9 11s. 6d. Joseph Baine v. Rd. Graniult, claim £14 121. - Savory v. Chapman, cairn 14s. ' ,J H>

Winter Evening Ettkrtainmbnts. —The. time of year has arrived for lectures, concerts, and entertainments of Various kinds. To aid § the Good Templars and afford caterers, o£ public amusement evey facility, the present proprietors (Messrs Iblloway and Garlick) have determined, affer the Ist June, to let the City Hall at nuch lower rates than formerly.. This Hall the best situated of any in Auckland, aid unsufpassed for it* acoustic qualities, WU be let for ten guineas per week, or two guieas for a single even ing. These low teds prove the proprietors are doing their shaW towards proving cheap amusement. —Umbrillas are necessary com panions on winter venings, and Holloway and Garlick, having \ very large stock, haw | resolved to clear ttem out at?unheard-ot prices, and have maued down: gents good i Silk umbrellas to 5i 6d, 9a ,lld, 12s .M, I alpaca to 4s 6d, 6s6dj ladies' alpaca to; I 3a lid j ailka to 6s Id. Call early on Hoi-, ,1 loway and Garlick rod ■eei{fi9 one.—up* Hall, 23Q, Queen-str rt, : t \ A yr W I

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CO-OPERATIVE MEAT SUPPLY COMPANY charge for Primest Meat- Boast Beef, 5d and 6d per ib. r ....... Boiling Beef, 3d. to 4d per ib...., , ' ' ' ' Legs of Mutton; £%& per ft. Shoulders do and Loins, 4d per ft. ' - >■"•■■.';! -Fore-quarters,- 3d per ft. .... ;■'; T^O^H.V^OW'ING.— You can get a Splendid Quality DRAB SHELL HAT for 10s 6d at the^Oity Clothing Mart, 92, Queen-street. .-ioi9h«roi-i SAMUEL COOMBES, ■if (> ■' fcj j f.':: ''"/•'!'.! 's•'/';': •; • pfoPrietor- O HOW "DOOMS NOW COMPLETE. «rtr'V£ o:'d' 'p :e''N ed •■ v' it AT THE OITY HALL, ANOTHER SHIPMENT of BONNETS AND HATS, Cheapest in the Pbovenoe. ' Black Velvet, trimmed, at 5s 6d. ''B'lacl^Stravri trimmed, from ,''; |. j rji () flf* " Waterproofs, from 3s 6d. Ladies' Jackets, from 4s lid. ■ ■ ■■- Mantles, Shawls,:.. Clouds, Skirts, and U clothing. JUST TO HAND— A VERY LARGE ASSORTMENT OF CARPETS, FLOOR CLOTHS, DOOR AND SHEEPSKIN MATS, , I ;&o, ?:;;) ; ( &<v j <: . : HOLLO WAiv&" (JARLIOK, jo .j, T V HALL, ~> 230, Queen-street, Auckland. €* rpHESE THINaS TO HEAE ALL SHOTTLD SERIOUSLY INCLINE." "in conseqTience 'of the Depression in Trade, SAM U B L G OOMB E S BaS Looted his Prices, and' Macintoshes, Leggings Umbrellas;' Portmanteaux, &0., &c, &c, may how tyPtf^tißJOßß NEVEE QUOTED BEIOBE. )') flttflv'-h •• "''. ■•]'..< ...-. ■■ !) •'-■-■ ■'■" ' •..;■



TTTEAR-RESII STING FABRIC 5 BOYS' AND YOUTHS' CLOTHING. A. LINABTJRY & CO. Hare just opened up a large quantity of Real Home Spnn Melton Cloths, specially adapted for Boys' and Youths' Clothing, Double Width (nearly Two yards wide), 3s 6d, 3s lid, and 4s 6d PER YARD FIFTY DOZEJi PAIRS ov SUPERIOR KID GLOVES. In all the leading colors, ONLY Is lid PER PAIR. T QOSQRAVE AND QO. BEG to inform the Inhabitants of Auckland that, owing to excessive shipments to hand, and expected, they find it neceseary to call a Sale of their DRAPERY and MEN'S CLOTHING, both SWholesale and Retail. The entire Stock, valued at £75,000, ha 3 been Re-marked, and will be offered to the Public at COST. «ST The SALE COMMENCES THIS DAY (FRIDAY), the 7th May, et our Retail Premises, Queen-street. Ttf" O W f\ PENING AT THE JUNCTION DRAPERY WAREHOUSE. NEW AND SEASONABLE GOODS TO HAND Ex ' Shooting Star,'' Dunedin,' & ' Emily McLarren,' To ottk Order, Direct prom the Manufacturers. Blankets Rugs Flannels Crimean Shirtings Calicoes Haberdashery "Winter Hosiery Boys' and Men's Hats and Caps, Clothing, &c, Ac. BARGAINS IN GIRLS' AND LADIES' WATERPROOF TWEED MANTLES. Children's from 4s upwards Ladies' from 6s lid upward?. Rushbrook & Bridgman are determined to sustain the reputation of their House for selling a good article at the lowest remunerative price. RUSHBROOK & BR IDG MAN, GENERAL DRAPERS AND CLOTHIERS, Opposite the Army and Navy Hotel, Upper Queen-street, Auckland,



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