aared in the New Zealand Insurance Com pany for £350. The upstairs windows were broken, blankets and wearing apparel dcs- V/,*roy«d and damaged. The furniture and ' " were uninsured, but to what extent / are damaged is not ascertained. ,'he cottage belonging to Mr Duthie and .IVir Walter Graham were uninsured and un injured, with the exception of the former, in the.occupation of Mr Dent, where the panel of the door was considerably scorched, but prevented from catching fire by the exertions ■already referred to. Singular Circumstance. A curious feature about the present fire is the fact that a great many persons living on and near the consumed premises say they Ihave expected this catastrophe for some time ;and roundly assert that an incendiary has been at work. On enquiry we find that ths ■foundation of this assertion is not anything" in connection with the outbreak, but a circumstance which occurred about three months ago before Mr Lawrence took the ■greater part of the premises. About that time Mrs Craw discovered that a deli berate attempt had been made to fire the house in which she lived. She found that a ■window opening on the balcony in the rear liad been broken, and on the floor just inside was a heap of live sparks, evidently dropped in through the aperture. A man was at the moment of the discovery rapidly retreating from the spot, but beyond the fact that he was a stout man Mrs Craw can give no description of him. Since this incident, which was fully reported to the police, but purposely kept quiet, Mrs Craw sajjs she has been firmly impressed with the belief that one day she would be burnt out. We do not see that there is any indication whatever of the fire having been anything else than accidental. The place of the out break distinctly points in this direction. The probability is that it originated from a spark from a chimney alighting among the shingles.

TELEGRAPHIC.

GRAHAMSTOWN.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day.

West Coast Crushing.

The West Coast (Weatherall's) tribute •crushed 39 tons, and have 115 ozs amalgam. They are now retorting.

Cure and Crown Princess Specimens. The Cure got nice sample of picked stuff to-day from the face of the reef towards the Red Queen boundary. Sandstone horse has become cutout, and the lode is now solid. The Crown Princess is stoping on the specimen leader, and has a good show of gold. They start breaking down No. 2 reef ■to-morrow. Tairua Prospectors' Claim Jumped. The Prospectors' Claim, Tairua, has been jumped by a Thames lawyer. The grounds on which he claims to h# put in possession of the lease are said to \>e indefensible. There is another claim of priority of pegging out to a portion of the ground, which will also be brought before, the Warden.

LATEST SOUTHERN TELEGRAMS.

WELLINGTON.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. Energetic Electioneering. Mr Moorhouse was not long in making up Ibis mind to try and jump into Mr Seymour's -shoes for the representation of Waiuru, and less in seizing a favorable occasion for striking a bold electioneering blow. He learnt that Mr Seymour would bid farewell to the Blenheim people at a public meeting. The Ladybird was going that way. He at once proceeded by her. A friend in need will have a carriage waiting to whirl him off to the meeting as fast as horseflesh will permit. The first the Blenheimites will know of Mr Moorhouse will be his jumping up to offer his services the moment Mr Sey mour retires. He thus hopes to cut the wind out of the sails of any more dilatory candidate who may come forward. The Four Million Loan. I am told by one who knows what he is talking about that the actual cost to the colony of every hnndred pounds of the four million loan will be £5 Is 7d. New Paper. The talk of the new penny morning has not yet entirely subsided. It is also said that the Post will soon come in a new dress and enlarged forms.

WELLINGTON

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day. Wellington and Masterton Railway. A deputation from the Wellington Cham ber of Commerce waited upon the Hon. E. Richardson, Minister of Public Works, at his office, this morning, to urge upon the Gorernment the more rapid prosecution of the Wellington and Masterton railway, and, if necessary, to offer bonuses to contractors. Mr Richardson, in reply, said he was pre pared to state, witnouc the slightest hesita tion, that greater exertions and more en gineering skil had been brought to bear oa this line to Wairarapa than on double that length ©f railway in any other part of the colony; it was the heaviest undertaking in New. Zealand. It was the scarcity of labour that delayed contracts. Men would not do Government work when able to get lighter, but he thought it likely the line would be finished within contract time. He would inform them that £265,000 had been spent already on iralways in the province, and contracts were taken to the amount of £200,000 more, or nearly half a million. The expenditure in Hawke's Bay was £176,000, and liabilities £36,000, or £212,000, as compared with nearly half a million in the province of Wellington. The outlay on roads in Hawke's Bay was £69,000, as against £162,000 in Wellington. A remark was here made that the respective populatioas were 12,000 to 37,000.

WANGANUI.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) Thursday. Insurance Rates. . The insurance agents are considering the advisability of raising the premiums for in surance. The matter has been held over for the consideration of the head offices. There is dissatisfaction among the insurers.

NAPIER

(From our Own Correspondent.) This day.

ITative Land Disputes.

A large number of natives have been as sembled at Takapa, edge of Seventy-mile Bush, discussing important questions affect ing tribal i ignts to the land of the Tamaka blocks. The question has frequently oropped up during the last five years, without settle ment. On this occasion the natives asked the Native Minister to attend, but he de clined, and suggested that Mr Locke, R.M., should go. So Government" officer went. The natives consider this scant courtesy to loyal well-behaved people like the Ngatika haniga. Owing to this neglect it is unlikely that a settlement will be arrived at.

The Native Minister returned from his station to day. Some hundreds of natives from Wairoa, Taupo, East Coast and the Uriwera country have been waiting about during the past week to see him. The korero began this afternoon, anent opposing tribal claims to land at. Mohaka, which is now under negotiation with the Government.

A difficult question has arisen regarding the boundary between the Wairoa and Uri wenk:!n»|iv««.■«-■■'>"..',<- ,■:''■'.■,•■'!' .•,»■'■■!"<■ rH k&^m

Natives Driving Off Settlers' Sheep. The adjustment of the dispute between Eenata, of Hawke's Bay, and Topia, of Wa nganui, concerning the ownership of a large block of land occupied by Messrs Walker, Moorhouse, Morrin, JStudholme, and others in the Murumoto, is being proceeded with. The disputants leased lands to different parties, and are engaged now in driving off the sheep and cattle of different lessees of the colony, which is paying the piper for the natives' rations and expenses on this coast. A heavy bill will be the result. There is great fault-finding by many chiefs at Morton of the manner in which the Govern ment agents are conducting the negotiations, and it is considered very unlikely that many blocks will be acquired for a long time to come. The Pahutahi Block Dispute. An endeavor is also being made to secure a settlement about the Pahutahi block near Poverty Bay, in the Auckland province. Some natives refuse to accept money, de manding a share in the land. The Heretaunga Case. The defendants of the natives' cases in the Supreme Court still persist in delay, hoping to refer the hearing until November next. Mr Ormond. Mr Ormond will have a working majority in the next Provincial Council. Reported Illness of Mr Vogel. It is stated that Mr Vogel is very ill. It is asserted that the news is by cablegram, but don't vouch for the fact.

TIM ARU.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day. The races were not so good as last year, The weather is fine ; attendance large.

The hurdle race was won by Tommy Dodd; Ivanhoe, second; Medora, and Alice Gray scratched.

Maiden Plate : Nectar, 1; Waverly, 2 ; Mignonette, 3.

The Timaru Cup was won by Castaway in a canter : Exile and Mignonette, 2Dd and 3rd. The other races were of little interest.

CHRISTCHURCH.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) Thursday, Museum Dispute.

To-day the Provincial Secretary gave in structions to have all tbe gates of the Domain closed and padlocked in order that the contractor for the additions to the Museum could not place any material on the Museum grounds. The carters brought a quantity of stone, but not being able to get into the Domain, they deposited the stone oa the public thoroughfare in the vicinity of the gates. Provincial Budget- The Provincial Secretary made the finan cial statement to-day, and in doing so, claimed the indulgence of the Council, be cause it was a misfortune the Government could not submit so cheering a picture as his predecessors had done for years past. They had now a diminishing land revenue, and a cash balance which was saddled with liabili ties. There were also greatly increased requirements, while many classes of ex penditure returned little or nothing equiva lent in money. On the whole year's esti mates there was a debit balance of £261,031, but on the expenditure side there were several large works on which nothing, or only small instalments would have to be paid during the ensuing year. The actual estimated deficit thus was £74,581. The receipts of Land revenue for the last nine months were £40,000 short of the estimated amounts. The receipts from this source for the ensuing twelve months were estimated at £110,000. The Government had considered the question of saving a large sum of money by diverting the newly erected Normal Schools from their original object and using them for the college. The esti mated expenditure was £103,449. This was a very large amount, and the Board of Education, recognising the necessity for greater efforts being made by the public, recommended the imposition of a property tax instead of a household tax; but the Government opposed this, and would pro pose that the household tax, school fees, and district contributions towards additions to school buildings be doubled. The estimated receipts from railways were £161,064; expenditure, £148.450, leaving an estimated profit of £12,613. The estimated expenditure on charitable aid was £7687. Expenditure in this direction had bee nrapidly increasing, and the Govern ment thought it should be met more directly by the people of the province themselves. Summarising results of the Govern ment enquiry into the present financial position of the province, he said they found that the ordinary revenue was not sufficient to meet ordinary expendi ture, especially when the latter was in creased by the debt from the last financial period. The available funds for public works were reduced by heavy liabili ties from last year. Public institutions were increasing, while public works must go on, road boards and municipalities must be assisted, and railways and harbour works must be pushed on ; thus the public burden must be increased. He said that the real fact was that in past years when we have had a plethora of money we have become almost intoxicated with our good fortune and voted most liberal sums for large works, trusting that the revenues of the succeding years would help us to finish them. Now we have come to the time when our riches are less and with requirements almost ag gravated by the fact of our former liberality, we fiad ourselves not only weighted with the past, and unable to count with any certainity on improvements in the future, but we are also hard pressed to provide for the wants of the present. Tintern Abbey's Immigrants.

The immigrants per Tintern Abbey were open for engagement to-day. The greater portion of them, including all single girls, were engaged at the following rates of wages : —Married couples, £55 to £60, all found ; single men, £40 to £50 ; domestic servants, £20 to £25 ; nursegirls, £12 t» £15. Embezzlement. Pavitt, late steward of the Christchurch Property Trust Estate, charged with embezzle ment, had filled the position of steward for nine years, and his salary of late was £400 per annum. The defalcations were found out while the prisoner was absent from his duties, owing to illness. When spoken to about the matter, he expressed great regret that the church funds should suffer through his sin, and said that the defalcations were due to losses in flax speculations, and offered to surrender all his furniture and debts to the trustees.

RIFLE ASSOCIATION FIRING TO DAY.

The first match for the Rifle Association prizes took place this morning at the Mount Eden Rifle Range, commencing at 7 o'clock. The firing was good, notwithstanding a strong wind was blowing up the range, which made the shooting at the first range standing very uncertain. A flag in honor of the occasion was flying at the residence of the President of the Association, J. C. Firth, Esq., who visited the range. Th« first prize, a Silver Cup, value £28 (if won twice consecutively or three times at intervals to become the absolute property of the winner), and £2, was carried off by Captain Morrow, No. 3 Company A.R.V., with the excellent score of 51 points. Eis score of five bull's eyes at 400 yards deserves special mention, being the highest possible number of marks. Corporal Hay, of No. 3, takes the second prize, with a good score of 48. , Seargent Provo, also of No. 3, made 47, . and comes in third. Volunteer E. Cooper, of No: 2, the fourth. Range prizes were won by Lieutenanti-'Davie?, at 200 yards, with 17 points -, Captain Morrow, at 400 yards, with i •>>■■;.)■..■■■'■-' A.-' - ' •-' :- •■ ■•■■■■■■■:■ -■--- ■■■> - ■ - -

20 points; E. E. Partington, 500 yards, with 16 points. The money prizes are small as no exertions have been made to collect subscriptions from the public, and the amount fired for was simply the competitors subscriptions. Captain lJignan and Sergeant Wainhouse kindly took charge of the squads and the scores. The second match will take place on Wednesday next. 200 400 500 Names. yds. yds. yds. Tl. Morrow 16 20 15 — 51 Hay 16 16 16 — 48 Provo 15 16 16 — 47 Cooper 10 15 16 —47 K. K. Partington 15 15 16 — 46 May , .. 17 14 14 — 45 Kitchen 14 14 15 — 43 Reid 13 15 15-43 Mills 13 16 14 — 43 W. Partington .. .. 12 id 12 —43 Davies 1? 16 10 — 43 Skinner 16 18 9 — 43 G. Partington 13 14 15 —42 Kelly 12 16 13 —41 Buttle .. .. ~ .. 11 17 13—41 Aitkin 12 14 13 — 39 Stone 13 12 8 — 33 J. Partington 11 12 6— 29 Crawford (retired) .. .. — — B—B

RIFLE MATCH.

Officers No. 3 Company Auckland Eiflb Volunteers v. Officers Waiuku Forest Hangers.

An interesting match between the officers of the above corps was terminated on Monday last, the result of which was, as will be seen, in favour of the former Company. The conditions of the match were 7 shots at each range of 200, 300, 400, and 500 yards. The weather during the match was not what might be considered favourable for good shooting ; the prevailing wind being strong from the north-east. Mr C. B. Stone, the vice-president of the Auckland Rifle Associa tion, kindly took the Auckland score in the interests of Waiuku, and Mr Wm. E. Crawford, the Waiuku score, in the intereets of the Auckland team. The'following are the scores :— NO. 3 CO. A.X.V, VOLTTNTEERS. 200 300 400 600 yds. yds. yds. yds. TL Captain A. Morrow .. 26 24 24 28 .. 96 Lieut James O. Bavies 21 19 22 19 .. 84 Second-Lieut D.Kelly.. 25 10 18 19 .. 82 Total 262 Average, 87i WAITTKTT FOREST HANGERS. Major T>. H. Lusk ..26 19 18 19 .. 82 Lieut James Melisop ..23 23 23 24 .. 93 SeeondLieut Crawlord 26 20 23 17 .. &6 Total 261 Average, 87.

ANCHOVIES AND TOAST.

(FROM OUR LONDON CORRESPONDENT.)

London. March 9, MEASTJBES RELATING TO FIJI.

It is said that Sir Arthur Gordon will be invested with the functions of Consul-General at Fiji, and that the Government intend to establish consular jurisdiction in the most important of the Pacific Islands which come within the influence of the labour traffic, and also that judicial powers will be conferred upon the Consuls. This is to be done be cause it has become evident that the labour traffic is not to be stopped or even properly regulated by any easier organisation. HEBREW MEAT SUPPLY. The London Jews have just issued the report of their " Koshen Meat Supply As sociation," which shews that business was done last year to the extent of £30,000. The company was started to supply London Jews with meat slaughtered in the orthodox* manner, and it seems to pay very well. MASONIC MATTERS. Masonic matters are occupying a great deal of attention just now. The other night at the Quarterly Communication of Grand Lodge, the Prince of Wai a was formally elected Granu-Master, and on the 28th April he is to be installed at the Albert Hall with great pomp and ceremony. Only Masters of Lodges, Past Masters, and War dens can be present on the occasion, but it is expected that there will be 8,000 brethren present. A number of additional stewards will be appointed by the suggestion of the ] Prince, in order to tile the immense building in a proper manner, and guard against the intrusion of unqualified Masons. Many foreign lodges will send deputations, and there will be a banquet afterwards at Free mason's Hall. There are 1,345 Lodges under the English Constitution in England, and all these will be represented in some way, probably by an average" of. eight brethren. The Grand Lodges of Scotland and Ireland will also be invited to Bend deputations. On Friday last there was a great Masonic fUe at Rome on the occasion of the inauguration of the new Masonic Temple by Garibaldi. The old fighting Italian is a great Mason, and is a member of a great number of lodges, and this temple (in the heart of the old Roman city) he regards as a great triumph of civil and religious liberty, as indeed it is when we con sider that it is built under the very nose of the Pope who has so dreadfully banned the entire craft. Nearly two hundred lodges aie now connected with Grand Orient at Rome, RESIGNATION OF BISELOP HOB HOUSE. I have understood that Bishop Hobhouse is about to resign the Chancellorship ot Lichfield. BISHOP SELWYN'S DEFENCE OF THE CHURCH. The Bishop of Lichfield has been speaking at a Diocesan meeting about Mr. Bright and his attack on the Church at Birmingham. He said I know in my own sphere how useful it is to have friendly advice. But when I look at that long speech it seems that it deals mainly with the things of the past, and things* which our Legislature, our Ecclesi astical Commission, our Church Extension Societies, and our Diocesan Societies are all endeavouring to improve. And yet these things are cast upon us as reasons why we should come out of the Church of England as naked as we went into it. No person is a true reformer who wishes to annihilate altogether. What we want is reformation ; and I say,—Why not help us to reform ? Who is there among us advocates any of the abuses which have been spoken of? Take patronage for example. A great deal was said about that. It was said that pre ferment was not according to merit. vV hy, whether in the hands of lay patrons or ec clesiastical patrons, or in' the1, hands of the Crown, I defy anyhody to show that patro nage, except in a few cases, is administered not according to merit. We cannot even with a pitchfork exclude all corrupt passions from everything. I know before I was ap pointed to New Zealand a friend wrote to me,—" I am canvassing for the Bishopric of New Zealand. So-and-so has pro mised me his interest with the Radicals 1" There was, you see, a little bit of canvassing going on among the Radicals. The Crown, the Lord Chancellor, the episcopal and private patrons, all alike aiming at the same point—that is, to put the right man in the right place. We may make a mistake .some times ; but I do say—it is a fact within my own knowledge—that there is every endea vour in the Church of England that patronage should be righteous. Then we are told that the money of the Church- is not properly administered. Why, this is what the Eccle siastical Commissioners appointed under the Act of Parliament have been trying to administer properly for years. There is only one rearblot which Mr Bright hit, and that is our divisions among ourselves. If these divisions were removed, I do not think there would be any chance of disendowment. Let us be real reformers upon the existing basis of things, rid of abuses and pare off ex isting superfluities, and take car* that all the members have the greatest amount of spiritual services which is possible, and put aside oil disagreements among ourselves, and thenjjwefneed have no fear for the future of the Church." , . >

WAIWERA (Hot Springs.)

[BY PIGEON EXPRESS]

May 7, 12.30 p.m,

The Lady Bowen has just left. A south east gale is blowing. Passengers—Messrs Carruthers, Robertson, Ashton, Jackson, Mr and Mrs Amon.

Our Pigeons' Goldfields Budget

Our pigeons to-day have brought a large amount of news from Tairua, Thames, and Ohinemuri, which we are compelled to condense:—-

Tairua.

Work in the Prospectors' Claim, which has beea suspended, will be resumed at once, and after the hard face met in squaring the tunnel has been passed, progress will be made at the rate of 10 to 12 feet per week. A meeting of the shareholders is convened on Saturday, When directors will be elected, and the subject of battery wire tramway be con sidered. Bird, Quinn and party's Victory claim on Reed's lease at the south end of the Prospectors are preparing to defend their ground in Court. Men are employed in the old "Upper Thames" claim, Purirl, re pairing one of the old drives to take out a crushing. Seventy-five tons crushed some years ago yielded 13 dwts per ton. If it still gives that, they will erect a battery, and commence work aa 10 dwts to 12 dwts would pay. The Old Dawn of Hope claim, which some years ago yielded 1£ ozs. to the ton, has been pegged on a lease, and re-pegged, so that litigation will ensue. A lot of old ground about Puriri is again being taken up.

OHINEMURI.

The Advertiser's own correspondent Writes from Ohinemuri t—" There 13 no mining news. Weather still unsettled. A meeting has been convened by Mr Adam Porter for Saturday next, at 4 p.m., to take into con sideration certain questions affecting the in' terests of claimholders." TAIRUA CRUSHING. A small trial parcel of Gibs, of stone was crushed in the mortar, and panned off, at the Bank of New Zealand yesterday, for Messrs Trewheela and Bonfield. The stuff was taken out of the same claim in Tairua, but from a different reef to that from which the previous test was obtained. The result of the test yesterday was 174 g*"ains melted gold,|or at the rate of (13ozs. 12dwts. sgrs. to the ton. This claim lies south of the Pros pectors'. When his Honor the Superintendent was at the Thames he was anxious to see a piece of stone from Tairua, and a piece of quartz which had been obtained from the Prospec tors' claim was given him by one of our staff. Since returning to Auckland Sir George has had the stone crushed and tested, and we are now informed that it contained gold at the rate of 54£ ounces to the ton. MEASLES AT THE THAMES. It seems as if the whole of tbe juvenile population were doomed to have measleo. For many weeks past the attendance at the schools has been most materially reduced. It really seemed for a long time as if the Punga Flat School were to escape, but at last one pupil caught it, and then the others followed, till only two chil dren were present to be taught. The teacher thought it was time to shut up school for a few days.

DIFFICULTY WITH THE PIMPING ASSOCIATION.

There is something up with the Pumping Association. The boiler has not burst —oh no ! The shaft has not collapsed, nor has heavy gold been struck. The prospects are not quite so glowing as they were, and the mine may turn out a second Caledonian : but oh ye Gods ! tell it not in Wellington. A large sum of money was voted by the last Assembly to carry on the works of the Pump ing Association, and instead of remitting a sum on account through the same channel as other sums have come, without let or hin drance, £3000 have been remitted by the General Government to the Provincial Go vernment, and cannot legally be handed over to the Association without an Appropriation Act of the Council passed for that purpose. Some may call this sharp work, some trickery, others the first born of spleen ; but by whatever name it is called, it is certain that more will be heard of it, and an explanation asked of the reason why the Associations' important works should be endangered by such conduct.

HIGH-HANDED DEALINGS.

To the Editor of the Star.

Sib, —Permit n>e to ask you to direct your ! attention to a flagrant wrong which has been and is being perpetrated by the Government of this colony. It is another proof of the ■mall consideration which Auckland receives from the Wellington Government, and of the deteriorating effects of unlimited power upon amiable and extremely benevolent dis position, such as those possessed by the Engineers of the Auckland and Mercer railway. In 1848, or thereabouts, Wyn yard Pier was built, or partly built by Sir George Grey, during his Government. It waa madß in continuation of Short-street, and was used as a publio thoroughfare, dome years afterwards, when Col. Wynyard was Superintendent and Administrator of the Government, the pier was enlarged from money raised partly by private (subscription and partly given by the Provincial Govern ment. The land on which it stood was granted to the Superintendent under the authority of the Public Reserves Act Since the construction of the pier it has been kept in repair by the Superintendent, and latterly, I believe, • by the Harbour Board to whom the foreshore was transferred by virtue of an Act of the Assembly. The pier was extensively used by|all the men-of-war coming to the port, byßyachtsmen and pleasure-boats, as a pro menade, as a head-quarters of fishing-boats, and generally for all purposes of a quay, except those connected with trade and com merce. At length the Railway Engineer came and destroyed the pier without put ting, or attempting to put anything in its place. They stopped a public street and annihilated an ancient lamding-place and thoroughfare, which had been actually and legally dedicated to the use of the public by competent authority. It does not appear to have occurred to these gentlemen at all that many people will be inconvenienced by this strange act on their part, nor did they see any evil in shutting out the large popu lation settled between St. Barnabas Point and Britomart Point from all access to the water of the river. At length—a petition or humble supplication was signed by the resi dents, and sent to Wellington. It produced no effect. A deputation waited on Mr Car ruthers, but failed to move that official. What were ships of w»r »md who cared for pleasure-boats, and peeyle ia New Zealand did not like fish. People.••ked for a communication over or across the railway. Auckland had no weight in Parliament, and they did not get it. When the ral* came, the crossing over the line, which, thmigh unauthorised, had been used by the public, became almost impassable. At length a private individual determined to make a scoria crossing at his own expense ; his carts were on their way, when one of the Resident Civil Engineers had to go to the workshops on the line, and of course was compelled to go through the mud. The next day a good foot-read was made, but it stopped as soon as it got to the place where this engineer has to visit; nor is it likely, judging from the past, that it will ever get any further. Could you do us any good in this matter 1 And do you think that our new Superintendent will attend to practical thinking of this sert, or will he only devote his time to point* of law. —Yourt, «tc., Dums Scotus.

Late Telegram.

NEW PLYMOUTH.

[Per Press Telegram Agency.] • This day.

The Superintendent and Harbor-master have gone to Waitara to ascertain what can be done towards removing the obstruction to the entrance of the river caused by the wreck of the Paterson. Miraculous Escape- . A man was buried by a fall of the raking brick at ironsond works. He was miracu lously saved through a piece "of corrugated iron keeping the weight of the bricks off him. He was five hours in this position. He was much shaken, but not dangerously hurt._tei Shooting. The pheasants are very plentiful here, and the shooting season commenced with spirit. |

WANGANUI.

This day,

Flogging a Criminal. # . Henry Dillon, charged with criminal assault on a little girl, was flogged in gaol this morning. The flogging was not so aevere as expected, though blood was drawn. Dillon never winced, and behaved like one who had been punished before.

THE EVENING STAB. FEIDAY, IMtAY ?, ISTS.



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Lennox, EBtate Agent, Auckland. ANTED, a Kitchen Man —Apply at Moyle's Wharf Dining Booms, Queen street^ DRAPERS' ASSISTANTS, Wanted a Junior.—Apply to Holloway and Garlick, City Hall, Queen-Btreet. WA NTED, Two good Dressmakers' Apply to Mrs E. Combes, Graf ton Road. ANTED, a strong Youth as Message Boy.—Apply at office of this paper. ANTED, a strong Youth to ride Orders. One accustomed to the Trade preferred.—Apply to E. Keevcs. Butcher, Hobson street. ANTED, a respectable young ady to assist in tbe Bar at one of our best Hotels.—Apply at this office for address. '\JU ANTED, a Housekeeper's place. »», —For reference, inquire L, Stab, office. The Country preferred. WANTED, a Girl to work a Howe's Sewing Machine ; must be a good Needle Woman.—Apply for address at this office. ANTED, two first-class Plough men ; none but competent and steady Men need apply to George Walton, care Mear's Stables, Queen- -treet. WANTED to Buy a Goat in full milk —Apply to Mr Sawkina, Grafton Store. TVTANTED KNOWN—L. H. Green V T will have for sale, in the Market on Satur day, a Choice Collection of. Bulbs, Trees, and Shrubs, including Pines Insignis, Muricata, Tuberculata, and others; a splendid stock of Cypresses, Macro carpa on hand. Gardens laid out and attended to by day work of contract. WANTED, a good General Servant. —Apply to lars Gt. M. Keed, St. George's Bay, or at Stab office. WANTED, at Stretton's, top of Grey-street, buyers of just opened Berlin Wools, Slippers, Tea Coseys, Smoking Caps, Honiton Braids, and other Fancy Goods; Wools, double and single, 6d a dozen; Patterns shaded. WANTED, an Apprentice to learn Harness Making.—Apply to W. S. Jones, Saddler, &c, Queen-street. ANTED, by a steady man, em- > ployment as Messenger, or other light 1 capacity. Good references. —Address "Y.Y.Z.," Stab office. ANTED KNOWN comfortable Board and Residence for two or three respectable young men can be had at Mrs Leggett's, - Drake-street. ANIED, two Milk Boys.—Apply to Thomas Johnston, Bemuera Dairy. WANTED KNOWN—LH. Greek has on sale this Planting Season a Choice Collection of Nursery Stock, comprising all the best kindß of Trees and Shrubs, at the Nursery, Seafield View, and every Saturday in the Market, at the lowest possible prices. N.B.—L. H. Green begs to intimate that all orders for Garden work will be punctually attended to by day work or contract. ANTED KNOWN, that our TWEEDS for Autumn and Winter are quite up to the mark in quality, pattern, texture, and reasonableness of price.—The Pantheon, 198, Queen-street. WANTED! WANTED! WANTED to SELL!—IBO cases of Apples. Small Apples, 51bs for Is ; large Apples, 4lbs for Is; Baking Pears, 61bs for Is. To be sold for two weeks 'at these prices.—Apply to H. WATTS, General Dealer, Pitt-street. 20 dozen Vases, from Is pair ; 200 dozen assorted Plates, cheap. ANTED to BELL (cheap), White Lead, Galvanised Tubs ; also, Pumps Paint*, Ploughs, Ac. N.B.- Highest price given for all kinds of old Metal.— ALFKBD SMART, next to Blue Post, Victoria-street. ANTED .KNOWJS, that J: MO RRISON is prepared to execute all kinds of ASPHALTING at reasonable prices.—A''dress Star Office. WANTED, the general public to know that W. KIKBY, corner of Queen and Wakeneld-streets, has on sale:—Newcastle Coal wholesale and retail), at the lowest rates. Bricks, Lime, Sand, Shells, Tiles, Iron-bark Shafts, Spokes,! and Bed-gum Felloes, Ac. Ac., always on hand. A large supply of the best Newcastle Coke now on hand. WANTED KNOWN, the bes price given for broken Flint Glass at Auck land Glass Works, Union-street. WANTED KNOWN, that D. Goldib Is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber and other Building materials, including Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks. Posts, Bails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron- Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c.,&c, at the lowest market price, at his Yard , Custom-house street. ANTED KNOWN, that Robert Brewin, of Auckland Seed Depot, who has Re moved opposite Messrs. T. and 8. Morrin's, lias.on Sale a choice assortment of Agricultural, Vegetable, and Flower Seed* of sterling Merit, Seeds of Pines, Cyprwueß, Oums, and Acacias; also of all the most useful ft «w Zealand Forest Trees and Shrubs, Seed Potatoes, Cabbage, and Cauliflower Plants, and a choice collection of ]*nrßery Stock true to name and of first quality. 8.8. respectfully intimates that his Seeds at* specially selected for this market, being varieties h« has found most suitable for this climate during eleven years .experience ag a practical Horti culturist. Sole Agent for Mason Brothers. WANTED, 500 tons o. Old Brass, Copper, Iron, Zinc, Pewter, Lead, Mustz Metal, Waste Paper, Canvas, Bagging, Bope, and Bags ; also, Bottles, Cast-off Clothing,, Ac, at BATTYK A CO.'S London Marine Store, Old Market, Queen-street, Auckland.—S. Mosa, Manager WANTED KNOWN.—That Elli nmn's Celebrated Koyal Embrocation for. HorsM, Cattle, Sheep, Ac,, continues to give the greatest satisfaction to all who use it. It is a certain cure for Lameness, Swelling!, Sprains. Over-reaches, Bruises, Sorts, and Cut* of eve—- kind. First-rate local testimonials may be ie*n on application. Sole agents tor Auckland, W. 8. JONES, Saddler, Queen eet. ;I v ,■-,;■•■ \r <-• sX -tf '■■ " a '■» U



WANTED KNOWN, that the Road is easy and natural from The Pantheon to the Saving's Bank, two doors below.—Fora, Potter, and Co., Tailors, Hatters, Outfitters, , Queen-street. WANTED KNOWN that GABBETT BROS, have now BEMOVED to their New Brick Building, in Wakefield-street, where they will supply their customers as usual. Storekeepers and Merchants Supplied.—GAßßETT BBOTHEKS, Dublin Boot and Shoe Warehouse, Wakefleld-street. pRINCE OF WALES THEATRE. fr CONTINUED SUCCESS! ' IS - O "" |H fH FASHIONABLE AND DELIGHTED Uft M AUDIENCES [ IS ' & To witness the Popular Artiste Jg f l ;►•• ■••., ii » (Mrs Geo. Case). § LAST NIGHT-iof"the"}.LAST NIGHT H Celebrated Entertainment, i g "THE HOUSE-WABMING," m fi Beceived Last Night g 2 with I Q BOABS OP LAUGHTEK, rt 3 PBTCES --Dress Circle, 3s; Family Tickets to admit four 10s (to be procured only at Mr Upton's, where a plan may be seen and seats secured); Stalls, 2s ; PIT Is Doors open at 7.30, commence at 8 o'clock. T^ARPENTEES' AND JOINERS I i PBOTECTION SOCIKTY. — The ordinary meeting of this Society will be held in the Young Men's Booms, Wellesley-street on Monday Evening next the 10th May, at 8 o'clock.-HENRY SMITH, Secretary ■ A" DDRESS TO SIR GEORGE A X N E Y. PUBLIC MEETING. A Meeting of persons interested in presenting an Address to Sir George Arney, Knight on the occasion of his leaving the Colony, is to beheld at the hall of the Mechanics' Institute on TUESDAY next, the 11th instant, at noon. . ~«,_. The inhabitants of this Province and City are respectfully invited to attend. T^-AVAL TRAINING SCHOOL, KOHIMABAMA. Separate Tenders will be received at the Custom House, Auckland, up to noon of the 17th May, for supplying Materials for Clothing, and Provisions, to the Naval Training School at Kohimarama. Form of Tender and Conditions can be seen at the Custom House, and any further particulars can be obtained from me. The lowest or any other tender not necessarily accepted. G. R. BRETON, Manager. May .5,1875. , HPENDERS will be received at the Superintendent's Office until noon of WEDN SDAY, the 12th May, 1875, for the Supply of— ; 1. BEDDING, CLOTHING, &C, 2. HABDWABE, required for the Provincial Hospital. Particulars may he ascertained on application. VINCENT E. RICE, For the Provincial Secretary. O EWING MACHINES TAYLOR'S PATENT MACHINES (Both Hand and Treadle), Abk Unrivalled fob Family Use. B-T" TO PUBCHASEBS.—In consequence of the large shipment of Treadle Machines to hand, I will sell Square Stand Sewing Machines, with covers, for THREE WEEKS at a DISCOUNT of SIXTEEN SHILLINGS. To former Purchasers of Hand Machines, a few » spare Treadle Stands, with covers to fit their 1 Machines, will be sold at a similar reduction. T. PEACOCK, Optician, Agbnt, SUOETi.AKD-KTBIKr. 6th May, 1875. ■ ; O MERCHANTS. —The advertiser having had 10 or 12 years experience (from youth) of office life in London—shipping, book keeping, correspondence, &c , is willing to take a situation at a nominal salary, temporary or per manent.—Address Mr Jones, Tyrone Buildings, Custom-house-street. j TO LET, Two unfurnished Rooms, and use of Kitchen, to a young married couple; or two ladies, in Graf ton Road.—Apply "A.8.," Box 28. P.O. LOOK OUT for great bargains in HATS and CAPS on Saturday, at the Auck land Hat VaGtory, 168, Qneen-street. Clearing-out Sale. Leaving the premiseg. FOUND, a Dog, with chain.—The owner can have him by giving marks and tokens, and paying expenses.—Apply at the Stab office. :' A UCKLAND MARKET. As the Market Lease will soon expire, F. FENTON intends Clearing-out his Extensive Stock of GROCERIES AND PROVISIONS. The Sale can only last a few weeks. A large supply of Butter, Cheese, Hams and Bacon, at very low prices. Soap, 6d per bar, Starch, 4d per ft Blue, lOd per 1b; Flour, 2d per lb Strong Tea, 2s per lb; Sugar, 4^d per ft Sultana Raisins, fid per ft New Currants, 6d per ft Spice, Id per package Honey, 7d per ft; Treacle, 4d per ft Hops, Is per ft . . , r ; ; i■; Pickled Walnuts, 7d Candles, sj<jd per ft Sauce, i)4<l Tobacco, 2d per packet Knife Boards, 6d each. FENTON'S CENTRAL STORES, ' ■ Auckland Market. "M-OTICE OF REMOVAL. In announcing the igemoval of the Fitting Shop Agency to those commodious brick premises in ShortJand-street, three dooos above the Bank of New South Wales, I would remind the Ladies that they can purchase a better and. a cheaper machine of almost any maker, and havfe their machines better cleaned, repaired, or adjusted, than in any other establishment in New Zealand1. Agent for Singer's Thomas's, Howe's, Wanzer, Stranger, and other first class machines. Bepairs to all kinds of small machi nery. GEO. W. HESLOP, Enoikeeb, The Fitting Shop, Shortland-street. ELECT Board and Residence.— Every Comfort for single gentlemen. Harbour View House, Shortland Crescent. rj\ HE "WANGAREI COMET." Advertisers haying business with Wangarei, and others ara notified that the Wangarei Comet, a weekly jauraal, subsidised by the settlers, and receiving general support at Wangarei and neighbouring dis triete, will be issued on the Third Saturday in May, and will form an admirable advertising medium. 1 Communications addressed G. B. Aldxjiton, care of Star Office, will receive attention. P'KnA-fTO'l^Nb on Freehold , OWVV/VXgeCTirity.— Apply to .- , ■.■•,, EDWABP fMITDf,



HI G H S OHO O £* . : SYMONDS-STBEET. The Certificates of Proficiency awarded by^ the- Board of Education, and the Prizes for the year 187^. will be presented to the successful rompetators toy His Lordship Bishop Cowie, in the High School, on MONDAY, May 10th, at i o'clock. . The Parents and Friends of the Pupils, the Chaw man and Members of the Board of Education, ana the Members of the Teachers' Association, are es pecially invited tog P--^^ Principal. OCAL MUSIC IN EVERY HOUSE BY THE TONIC SOL-FA METHOD .of LEARNING- MiTO SIKG. " The Fifth Elementary Class on the above method, will "be commenced by Mr Chabmes BwMwiD.m the Edwardes-street School-room, on THUESIM.X - Evening, May 27, at half-past seven. _ ~ The object of these Classes being to Beach the people to Sing at Sight, and to improve the Staging generally in our Congregations, Schools, and Homes, hunaay-school Teachers, Good Templars, wdaU young persons are particularly invited to Deoomo members. _ _L,. a Subscriptions for the six months? course -'—ttenwe- men, 10s; Ladies, 7s 6d; Children, 6s, including MUSiC- F. G. EWINGTON, Hon. Secretary. niTY /CLOTHING TV/TAB.T, NEXT D6OBkTO ETHE «OTEI. AND Opposite the National Bank. the entire business is now carried on in the One Establishment, where the Public will find an ENTIRELY NEW STOCK, ■which, for Cheapness and Quality, cannot be Equalled in New Zealand. Every requisite for Gentlemen's wear •. • in stock. Men's, Boys' and Youths' Clothing, Eats, Caps, Scarves, Hosiery, Portmanteaux, &c., &c. ( S A M TT E L~ C O 0 M B E S, 92, QUEEN-STEEET. HOMCEOTATHIC DISPENSAKY ■ U, SHOETLAND-STBEET, A few doors above the Post Office (same ade). ME. GAERICK. HOMOEOPATHIC AND GALVANIC TREATMENT. Hours of Consultation :—From 10 o'clock in the forenoon till 2 o'clock; From 5 till Bin the evening. Homoeopathic Medicines and Magneto Electric Machinery. O THE LADIES~OF AUCKLAND AND VICINITY. MIS S NOR MANBY, ; : '] Wellesley-stbeet, (Four doors from Queen-street), Takes this opportunity of infonmng them that i ah* has commenced business as DRESSMAKER and MILLINER at the above address, where she hopes by giving a good fit, combined with moderate charges, to merit a share of their patronage and SUMissN. having had large experience in some of the leading houses in the West End of London, is well versed in all the newest styles. References, if required, to Ladies in Auckland who have already favoured her with their orders: Ladies waited on at their homes, or their own materials made up with care. - ■ : ■ TH NNISKILLEN LOYAL ORANGE Ci LODGE, NO. 3, . The regular monthly meeting will be held in tha Lodge-room, V.M.C. Rooms, Wellesley-street, ou May 7th, 1875, at 7.30 p.m. sharp. Visiting Brethren are invited to attend. By order of the W.M. . MISS CHRISTIANS stay in Auck-" land being' prolonged for a month, she will resume teaching on Thursday .next. AU communica* tions to be addressed to the Albert Hotel. rr\ 0 BUILDERS. Tenders are invited up to Saturday, 15th instant, for Erecting a Brick Villa Residence for Thomas Macready, Esq. Plans and particulars at the office of T. B. CAMERON, Architect, High-street. LOST, this morning, between the North Shore and -.uckland (supposed to have been left on boat), a Gold Earring - The finder will be rewarded on leaving the above at Messrs Whitaker and Russell's. -' - ANEW SONG wiU shortly be issued.—A New Song by S. J. Lambert, F.R.A.S., Professor of Music, Auckland. A UCKLAND REGISTRY OFFICE XJL for Servants, junction of Queen and Grey streets, nearly.opposite th% Fire-bell. O LET, with immediate possession, an Eight-roomed House in Liverpool-street, commanding a fine panoramic view.—Apply to Mr Jenkins, Agent, Fort-street; (§«•»;■ GEOEGE SIBBIN, A UOT I O N E E R, [Established 1861.] , , ■ # Is now prepared to efficiently conduct OUTDOOR SALES OF MERCHANDISE, of all kinds, at from 30 to 60 per cent. LESS THAN PRESENT KATES, payments prompt. CORNER M A R T, - Queen and Wyndham-strbets. Auckland. April 29,1875. TUESDAY, MAY 11. , MACHINERY, TOOLS, TINWARE, &OV, WELLESLEY-STREET EAST. I g THE subscribers will sell on the premises, Wellesley-Btreet Bast, on Tuesday, • 11th instant, at 11 o'clock. " ' .:' ■■:'. The whole of the Stock, Machinery, Tools, Fixtures. &c, of a first-class Tinsmith's Establishment. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. . : ,-■• ,■ • MONDAY, MAY 10. '! FINAL SALE OF UNREDEEMED PLEDGES. ■<■-• GOLD AND SILVER WATCHES,' BROOCHES, EARRINGS, LOCKETS, PINS, CHAINS, RINGS, SILVER PLATE (DEAN & CO. \S) REVOLVER. B. TONKS & 00. HAS reoeived instructions from Mr. M. Marks, who is leaving the Colony, to sell THE BALANCE of UNREDEEMED1 Yjfrft \ PLEDGES, 3 on Monday, Hay 10, at 11 o'clock; i ~: MONDAY, MAY 10. FREEHOLD PROPERTY, EDWARDEit. STiiEET. THE Subscribers will sell at the Land Mart Fort-street, on Monday, 10th inst, at 12 o'clock, i. ■ » Six-roomed Cottage and Freehold A IWment, Edwardes-»treet, opposite Abercromble-street (now in the occupation of Mrs BroDergh). Good well on the property., ; ' ! The Allotment has 30 feet frontage by 138 feet deep, and is part of Lot 51, Section 36, City of Auckland. > • t f • : SAMUEL COOHRANE & SON; Auctioneer. MONDAYj MAY 10: * CLOGES ! CLOCKSii CLOCKS!! 1 THE Subscribers will Hell at the , r . Mart, Fort-street, on Monday next; 10th mat, »t 11 •'clock. ' .: ■./.; \ ■'''~ '-.;.. ij 19 OASES CLOCKS- Strike Alarm and Time ' SAMUEL .CQCHRANira? SON, ,y.i .-I/ii-VJ- AactionMn. ■