SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

HIGH WATER : Tbis evening, C 53 ; to morrow morning 713 SUN PET : This evening, 5.6 ; SUN RISE: to morrow morninv 6 51 MOONS AGE : >ew Moon. 6lh, 2.43 a.m.

ARRIVALS.

Infprnet French w»r steamer frrm Wellington Phoebe, ss, 'Worsp, frcm tbe Ktuth Ruby, sciioo* er. from a^o* Stjrb"«m. schooner, f>om W-opu Eher.fzer. schooner, from Rasaell Wanderer, ciuto

DEPARTURES.

« iyo>, schooner, fro Wangarei Vision, brig, i overock, for Samoa

PROJECT ED DEPARTURES.

For th« couth—P' cc c s?, Bth; Lacybird, ss, 12th

Tar naUi. s s, 18th irst For Wa-igonui—u t Kilda ss, Thursday For Lendon- Bapido, barque, early; W. W. Smith,

ship, early For th<- N( nh—lons, s s, Mondays For Pan Frarxisro—Cit> o< Meibnurnp, ss, 14th May For Ntwoastle—Elm Grove, ba>que. early For Newcastle—laland City, barque; Wave, brig, early For Hob.irt Town—Bella Mary, barque, early For Kaipara— Atalanta. schooner; Wednesday, 6th inst. For Kaipara—Tawera, schooner; Thuniday, 6th inst.

VESSELS EXPECTED,

Kotira Dunlop, ship, from London Lanarkshire, ship, from London Ca'ler dv ship, KM PR, from London ; sailed W. W. fmitb, ship, frrm Ljtielton. early Shootißp Star, oarque, KSRV, from London ; sailed Dec 23 InoHj Wclaren, barque, frcm London; sailed 20th Jannary Cabarfeidh, barque, from Boston, via Table Bay ; sailed December 21 Marathon, barque, from Boston via Melbourne, earlp Duneriin ship. fr< m London ; sailed Feb 18 ITapeculador, barque from I/rttelton Jslelle schooler from Invercargill XseMtia, schotntr from Duredm Bapido. barque, PGRL, from Sidney, early Falcon, barqueiitino, from Port Cha'mers ; sailed Bth

inst Byno, brigantine' from P-oturoah, early Papna, sebroner, from Barotoupa, early Belle Brandon, sch- oner, from the Islands, early Pearl, ketch, from the Islands, early Peerless, schooner, from Dunedin, early Mary Melville, schooner from lyttelton via the Thames Monejriick, barque, from Lyttelton Ethei, brigantine, from Mahurangi, eariy

IMPORTS.

Per s.s. Pbcebe from South :—lO casks, Ireland ; 7 cases, Hoskins ; 9 cases, Veal' ; 1 package, Hemus : 1 package, Parker; 270 sheep, Buckland ; 10 kega, Barnett and Levy ; 8 kegs, 10 cases, Cose Bros. ; 2 kegs; Farcy; 11 kegs, Sole man; 10 kegs, Nathan; 20 kegs, Jakin and Wilcox; 1 case, Murdoch; 1 case, 2 cows, 1 calf, Morrison; 3 cases, agent; 2 horses. Catts ; 5 cases, X ohn ; S cases, Bmney ; 2 2 packages, Clarke ; 9 cases, Kempthorne and Prosser; 1 case Holloway, 15 bags, BilKey ; 1 case, Williamson; 5 cases, 1 crate, Heslop; 1 case, Wiigley.—W. F. Wheeler, agent N.Z.S.S. Company.

ARRIVAL OF A FRENCH WAR SHIP.

The French war-steamer Inferoet arrived from "Wellinßton dviiD B the night. left Wellington on the mornirig of the Ist inst. and has come via the Bast Coast, experiencing variable weather duriDg the ran. A brief description of this vessel appeared in our Wellington telegrams of the 30th ult. She is a corvette cf 2000 tons with engines of 450 horse-power. She combines the two principles of a broadside and a turrett ship. has a cent-al turret furnished with a 6-ton breech-) cadirig rifled gnu, cairying a conical shot of lOOlbs weight She has eight. bro»d sida nrazzle loadsrs. Ber crew consists of 212 mpn. The following is a correct list of her officers:—M. Pierre, capitaine de vaisseau; M Galache, capitaine de frigate; MM. Eillard, Pnjo, Pillot, Augarde, lieutenants de vaisseau; M Boulard, enseigne de vaisseau; M. Campana, officier d'administration ; M Serez, first surgeon; M. Maglioli, second sur geon ; MM. Morazzani. Martresde Preville, Mondot, Thibault, Legras, and De Saint Pern, midshipmen. The Inf ernet in a few days proceeds o a cruise among the islands of the Pacific.

The s.s. Pbcebe arrived, at Onehunga from the Son'h at eight o'clock this morniDg She left Port Chalmers on the 28th ult., and has had variable weather during the passage. Passengers Mr and Mrs Holloway, Mesdames White, Mnlligan, Ansley, Quick, Messrs. Binks, Berggreen, Kitchen, Hooper, Cutts, Koscruge, Stringer, Kew, Engel, Hood, and seven in the steerage.

Mr Chas. Bailey, of the North Shore, has just finished building a whaleboat for H.M.S. Dido. It is 25ft long, sft 6inchesin :beam, 2ft linch deep amid ships, and 3ft 6 inches at the ends. The boat is fitted with gratings, and is donble-knee'd throughout, with the topsides varnished. Bailey has only occupied six days in ihe construction. Captain Cliaiman has inspected the little craft, and. we are pleased to hear, was agreeably sorp ised at its smart appearance. He said he bad never had a better boat built for the ship anywhere

Captain Popwith succeeds Captain Wileon in com mand of the brig Wave. The barqtie Bella Mary has discharged her cargo in excellent condition as usual She has cleared out for Hoban Town, and will start on her return journey to-night or to-morrow. The brig Vision took her departure for Samoa early this morning. We hear that Captain Jackson, so well known in the>ew CaUaonia and Norfolk Islardtrade, has pur chafed a share of the schooner Kenilworth. and has taken command iD place of Captain Matthews. The Kenilwoith is to be run repulirly by Mr U a Hanis and Captain Jscbsoi. in cne <ib ye trade from this port. He repairs are now com dieted, arid sbe wil at ODe commence taking in c»rgo for Norfolk Island and N™ mea i-he wi 1 tail in about a week's time

Mr David Gouk is engaged making a new main yard ior H.M.s Kosario. Tho spws for the new top gallant masts have been purchased by the Captain. and mil be fatlr.oned on board by the ship's carpen ter.

The barque Elm Grove cleared out to-day in bal last ior Newcastle She will sail at once.

The putter Fawn sails t is afternoon for Russell with a cargo of stores Her declaration at the Customs was made tWs morning. The schooner Kbenezer brings 40 tons of coal from Eussell for H Uilfillan.

Five tenders were received yesterday by the. manage 'of the North Shore Ferry Company for the construction of a new ferry steamer. The tenderers were—Charles Bailey. £2265 15s lOd ; Sims & Brown, £2330; D. <-ouk, £2343; Ihos. Niccol. £1930; J*s McKwen, £2800 Mr T. Niccol's tender being the lowest was accepted. The proposed dimensions have been already published. Ihe new boat is to be of composite build. The terms of contract render it necessa.y that she shall be launched by October. Mr JSficcol's price does not include the engines.

Commercial

At Messrs Tonks A Co.'s sale, to-day, a few lines of good congou tea, also a consider able quantity of sugar, which realised fair prices. The 35 bags maize sold for 6r. The family residence adjoining St. Sepulchre's Church was withdrawn for private sale.

CHIEF POST-OFFICE, AUCKLAND.

Mails will Close as follows .—

For Gishome and Wapier, per Go-Ahead, to-morrow,

at 3 p.m. For Thames, this day, at 6.30 p.m., and to-morrow,

9 30 a m For Wangaroa, per Kate Macgregor, to-morrow, at

9 am Per City of Melbourne, on Friday, the 14th inst,, as under: — For Sandwich Islands, United States of America, Canada, British Columbia, Central and South Ameicsi, and British and Foreign West Indies, at 10.30 a.m. for the United Kingdom and Continent or Europe, at 10.30 a m. For money orders, registered letters, and news papers, at 9 30 am Late letters bearing a late fee of 6d in addition to tho postage, will be received od board by the Mail Agent up to time of sailing. (Signed) J. E. Co* by, Acting Chief Postmaster.

DEATH.

BARCLAY.—On the sth instant, at her parents residence, Jermyn-street Catherine, infant daughter of David and Sarah Barclay, agod 3>^ months. The funeral ■will take place to-morrow, at 3 p.m. X OSK.—On the 4th instant, Lilian, daughter of Mr. John Eose. aged 2 years and 2 months. The funeral will leave her father's residence, corner of Oxiord and Duke-street (continuation of Pitt-street), on Thursday, the Gth instant, at 4 p.m. Friends please accept this invitation.

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

WEDNESDAY, MAY 5, 1875

For the cause that Licks assistance, For the wrong tint needs resistance, V9t the future in the distance. And tb* Eood that we con do.

Recent intelligence from the King Country, brought by Mr Davies (Native Interpreter), confirms in substance the attitude stilj maintained and the spirit expressed by the natives, as delineated in our account of pro ceedings at Te Kniti. We observe that the results of the irregular talkee talkee have been formulated, and placed in the shape of resolutions taken as passed by the congre gated Hauhaus. But, though the three re solutions reported as formally passed—we presume, moved, seconded, put and carried, owe their symetry to that reportorial ser. vice which is never-to-be-sufficiently prized a a boon even to pakeha meetings and pakeha speakers, we accept them as very cor" rectly expressing the determination, even if not the formal resolution of the assembled Maoris. And they famish a singular commentary on the assurances re specting New Zealand native relations, which have lately found frequent expression in home journals. With a unanimity which shows that an experienced Press man has been pulling the wires, a large number of English newspapers have declared, not only that the native isolation is at an end, but tak ing for text the interview between Sir Donald McLean and Tawhiao, they wax exceeding eloquent on the humanising influence exer cised by the railways which have been carried through King territory, the great dcs ire of the King natives for the extension of roads through their fastnesses, and other items of information of an imaginary kind, which it is necessary to go sixteen thousand miles from home to learn. <The publication of these gratifying things coincident with the application for four millions was, to say the least, opportunOj though doubtless accidental; and the authen tic picture of native relations as shown in the attitude assumed at the great native meeting, when it reaches those home journals, if ever it does so, cannot have any material effect on the course of the bonds just floated. At the same time it must be admitted that these proceedings rather mar the couleur de rose under which native matters have been recently represented. We do not say thafc there is the smallest chance of native hosti lities ever throwing the colony back again, or that any very great importance attaches io the sullen stubborness of Manuhiri, Manga, and their company. But that the spirit of alienation, and the desire for isola tion exist as uncompromising as of yore, is not to be questioned. The shadow of the regal authority was not present in fche form of Tawhiao, but the determinations formed correctly express the Bentiment that per vades the regal Court of our aable breth. tent The first purports to reaffirm all the pre

viorjs edicts of Tawhio. The second deter mined that the system of accepting rations from the Government should be put a stop to, and the third affirmed that they should keep the country now possessed by them, and should p reserve themselves as a separate people The re-affirming of tbe edicts of the King may have no practical effect, but it certainly shows no desire of abandoning the course hitherto pursued ; nor can it be said that the second determination, that of declining Government gifts, will be carried out in either the letter or Ihe spirit. Maori nature is not averse to free gifts any more than any other form of human nature, but this declared in tention will preclude the likelihood of these gifts being afterwards put forward as grounds of claim against natives, accord ing to the policy of sharp practice so effectively carried out in tbe opening of Ohinemuri. This conclusion will not lessen by a single saddle or tot of rum the benefi cence of the native department, but it is the assertion that these generous gifts will in future be accepted as tribute, and not as establishing any claim to reciprocal favours. Butit is the third determination that reveals the tinaltered spirit of the tribes. In this it is difficult to see that charming desire for the sinking of differences, and for the blending of Maori and Pakeha interests which glows from the eloquent pages of so many British journals. It is nothing but the stern sullen doggedness of implacable hate. That thiß will melt away with the lapse of time cannot be doubted, and that peace rather than war will be its conqueror is equally sure. But when we read the jubilation on the other side of the world over the desire of the King natives for railways and highways through their territories, and over the total abandon ment of the old policy of isolation, we cannot avoid comparing it with the actual state of things existing, as shewn in the recent proceedings in the Upper Waikato.

friends,

Though there is an enjoyable excitement in looking on a storm in a deliberative body, it is pleasant too to witness such a leave taking scene as that which took place yesterday between the Provincial Treasurer and the Harbour Board as represented by its chairman. That body has had its scenes of warm contention, and we have had ourselves the pleasure of throwing a few ha nd-grenades to help the noise, and cheer the combatants. But it is to the credit of that body that . when the battle was over, it was over ; and mutual goodwill and courtesy have promptly taken the place of wrath and contention. Mr. Tonks has been a valuable member not only of the Harbour Board, but of every other institution in which he has been a component part. His business experience and habits, and a certain emprcssemeni of natural temperament, united with unquestioned honesty of purpose, have given him an important place in deliberation, and have made his views leave their impress marked on the conclusions in which Buch deliberations have resulted. We believe that Mr Tonks' contemplated tour in lands where Colonial institutions have attained maturity, will on his return be of genuine public benefit; and we believe we state the general feeling when we say, that the relations in which he stands with all his fellow-workers in the sphere of public duty when leaving, will ensure him a cordial welcome on his return. His references to the zeal and ser vices of the Chairman of the Harbour Board are as just as they arc creditable to the speaker. He had differed, and at times warmly with that gentleman, but he pays a warm tribute to the services rendered by him in the cause of the interests of the harbour. That is Captain Daldy's particular "craze"—the hobby to which among public duties, he has devoted the hours wrested from business avocations; and though like others, we have at times dis sented from action contemplated by Captain Daldy and those suppoiting his views, we freely assert that no one of our fellow citizens! so much;deserves encomium, for time and care and pains devoted to this particular department of the public service, as does Captain Daldy for his active efforts in con nection with, the Harbour Board.

The charges laid against the milkmen in the Police Court to-day have resulted very un satisfactorily for the public ; and if legal quibbles are to avail against efforts for the public health, then the Act for the supres sion of the adulteration of food and drink will prove a mockery, a delusion, and a snare. In the one test case tried there was no defence raised on the merits ; bo attempt at denial that the liquid sold under the name of milk was nearly one fourth water, in fact no attempt was made to deny that money had been deliberately obtained by false pretences. Yet this was a case prepared solely in the* interests of the public, and after abun dant and repeated intimations had been given to all dealers in foods and drinks to be prepared for what waa coming. Every paper in Auckland had referred re peatedly to the Act and the objects intended ; had agitated for the appointment of a public Analyst; had told of the plans for the laboratory, when and where it was erected, and when the Analyst had commenced his duties. The Gazette published on the thirteenth of March said "the local Analyst undnr the said Act will attend daily at the laboratory, Eden- Btreet, between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4p.m," and this was published in our columns and those of our contemporaries. The offender in this case was told when he sold the liquid, what it was wanted for; and because forsooth the residence of the analyst namely, the Star Hotel —had not 'i been gazetted, and'the constable didn't invite the milkman to come with him to the laboratory, or perhaps the hotel in question, the charge drops to the ground. If this is the kind of protection the law is to give to life and health, then poison, as well as water, may enter with impunity into our foods. Come ! diatrhcea, dysentery, measles, typhoid—legal quibbles now, as well as Auckland stinks, bid you welcome.

The Hobson Band Minstrels assisted b"y gentlemen amateurs, are preparing for a grand entertainment to be given in the Catholic Institute on the evening of Her Majesty's birthday. The proceeds will be devoted to the fund* of this improving b»nd<

Vr Dpwies' entertainment at the Yourtg Men's Christian /sfocibtion last evening was greatly enjoyed by those persons who •were in attendance. The views of the old abbeys ard castles of England were distinct »nd 'beautifully df fined by the bright re flection of the lime-light. The photographs were remarkably good, as they followed each other in pucoffsion. Many of the scenes brought to mind events which the student of history would relish with keen delight, and which revived memories in the old land. Among the_most prominent and best known of the pictures were Windsor, Walmer, "Raglan, and Conway castles; taking the reader on an imaginary pilgrimage along the ihe banks of the Thames, Wye, and other of the famous rivers of England and Walps. i\ntOP£ the views of Abbeys, the principal nnd more interesting, from their poetic associations, were Netley, near South ampton, the scene of some of the religions musings of Dr Watts, in his early years when a sickly boy; Tintern, by the green banks of the Wye, where Wordsworth sat and wrote that charming poem of his to his dear sister, in which be says :—

Nature never did betray The heart that loved her, 'tis her privilege. Through all the years of this our mortal lale, To lead from joy to joy, and so impress With quietness and beauty, and so feed "With lofty thoughts— That nothing that the beholder sees can dis turb his faith in the fact that " nature is full of blessings " The old Abbey of Battle was also shewn, the scene of many a hard fight in days of yore, also the fine Abbey of Mel rose, of which Sir Walter Scott says :—

If tliou would'st see Melrose aright, Go visit it by pale moonlight The palaces of Hampton Court and Holy rood were exhibited, the former in connection with the story of Cardinal Thomas Wolsey, and the latter in Edinburgh town, full of memories of Mary, Queen of Scots. The entertainment finished with a series of views of the wondrous Niagara, whose falls have formed the theme of song and stoiy. We may mention as a remarkable fact that at the last exhibition no singers were present, but Mr Webb done his best by playing some musical selections on the harmonium. Mr Dennes deserves the thanks of the members of the Institute for coming forward gratui tously on behalf of the library, which has been considerably enriched by his artistic labours.

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Pioneer Juvenile Temple 1.0. G.T., will be held this evening, at 7 p.m., in the Young Men's Christian Association rooms,- Wel lesley-street.

The members of the Ponsonby Cricket Club, green -with the laurels of the past season, of which they may well be proud, will hold a meetiDg this evening, in the school-room of All Saints', for the purpose chiefly of selecting a practice ground for the comiDg season.

We notice by advertiement that a public meeting will be held to-morrow evening, in the Presbyterian Cbarcb, Newmarket, for the purpose of considering the removal of the toll-gate.

Two friends, named Alexander and New ton, went out on Monday for their annual shooting excursion. They started rather late, armed with guns, powder and shot, bread and cheese, and ginger beer. Beyond the settlement of Otahuhu they missed their way, and upon two sack* they endeavoured to sleep beneath some trees, a short distance from the beaten track. The rain fell occa sionally throngh the r.ight in torrents, and they got very wet. " Bother the pheasants !" eaid Newton. "I wish I were with the books, instead of being exposed to the tem pest." " Never mind," said Alexander, " let us ' keep our powder dry,'as Cromwell said ; we will get some new milk at break of day, and then war to the pheasants \" They rose at six from their sleepless couch, rather stiff-jointed and hungry, and pursued their way through, the fields of Tamaki East. They were out all day, and having expended fifty-three shots, brought away one pheasant, five sparrows, and a water rat. "Not so bad, after all," said Alexander. "Pretty fair," replied Newtor, "but I would rather have been at home."

We call attention to a sale of valuable allotments by Messrs Tonks and Co , to morrow at their Qneen-street mart, by order of the Auckland Improvement Commis sioners.

We learn that through a dispute between Messrs Sims and Brown and the Shipwrights' Society, the whole of the workmen occupied upon Captain Casey's new steamer now in process of construction at their yard at the .North Shore have struck. The bone is stated to be that the firm have recently taken on an overaged apprentice. Up to yesterday no compromise had been effected between the employers and the employed.

At a meeting of the N orth Shore District Board, held on the Ist inst at w oodside, the chairman, Mr H. J. Hawkins, in introducing the subject of the new wharf at Stokes Point, said, that though he did not consider that the wharf was constructed solely for the benefit of the residents of that district, but also for the convenience of the more northern settlers, still he thought that its com pletion should not pass over without some grateful acknowledgement from that Board. He considered the wharf a credit to the Harbour Board, to their engineer, Mr Macdonald, and to the contractor, Mr John M'Lean. He regretted he could not speak so favourably of the ap proach to the wharf, which the Provincial Go vernment had left in anything but a satisfac tory state ; it would, he thought, be next to impossible for either pedestrians or vehicles to reach the wharf during the winter months, unless the road was either metalled or fascined, which he doubted not would have been done had the late Superintendent been still living. He, the chairman, was no advooato, at meetings like the present, for the use of many words, when the same expression of feelings could be con veyed in a few ; he would therefore briefly propose " That the best thanks of this meet ing be given to Captain Daldy, and the other members of the Auckland Harbour Board, for their liberality in constructing so com modious and substantial a wharf at the termination of the TSorth Koad, at Stokes' Point, Woodside." The proposition was seconded by Mr. A. Wilson, and unani mously carried.

We regret to hear that some person or persons have taken away the seat at the top of College-road which was well known in the aeighbourhpod as 'Lovers Seat.' This is certainly a loss, not only to lovers in Summer time, but to persons generally, as it formed a resting place for the feet, and a shelter from the rays of the Bun after the uphill struggle from Freeman's Bay to the village of Pon sonby. We believe it was Mr. Quick who conceived and executed the idea of a seat under the trees, and it is sorrowful to think that the public should be deprived of ouch accommodation by thar* Vandals of Auckland.

A new plan for steamship locomotion is suggested in providing screw propellers at each end of the vessel. One of them is thus constantly in the water, no matter how raugh it may be.

The Dunedin Turkish Bath Company has been so successful that after paying prelimi nary expenses, the directors expect a divi dend of 10 per cent, will be declared in September—that would be nine months after the commencement of operations.

The Court of Revision for the purpose of purging the electoral roll will be held by Mr H. C. Lawlor, Revising Officer, at the Supreme Court, on the following dates :— City East, on the 25th ; City West, on the 26th • Newton and Parnell, on the 27th; Waitemata, on the 28th; Franklin, on the 31st May ; Eden and Onehunga, on the Ist June; Rodney, on the 4th June j and Manden, en the 9th Jane.

To the Editor :—Fir,—Your paper at most times gives a faithful report, of Court pro ceedings, but upon the case which was called at the Police Court on Monday, and pub lished by you on that date, in which Walter Pell was charged with breaking panes of felass in the window of Mrs Conley's pro perty in Jerrryn-street, your report stated that piifoner was arrested at Fernandez's Hotel. Kow, this might injure me in my business, as it was not at Fernandez's at all that the man was captured, but at the Clarence Hotel. You and the public will see that my hotel had nothing at all to do in the affsir, and was in error mentioned instead of the Clarerjce or some other in the neigh bourhood. It ia the duty of a publican to preserve the public peace as much as he can, aDd in particular on Sunday. Sir, you do not often hear my hctel mentioned in the local papers for disquietude or row of any kind. Your publishing this will give me great pleasure.—l am yours, truly, A. FERNANDEZ. A young man walked into an Indianapolis drug store, the other day, and called for 50 cents' worth of strychnine. The clerk, sns pecting his object, gave him a harmless dose of * sugar of milk,' the youth swallowed it at once and eat down to die. To the surprise of the clerk, he showed every indication of poisoning, and he thinks that, had he not told him of the harmless nature of the potion, he would have died from mere imagination.

We hope that Mr. Beckham's promise to wife-beaters in court yesterday will be duly weighed by that peculiar class of the com munity, and will be remembered by them when they lift their iron fists against those weaker vessels whom they are bound to protect, and whose tongues even are not a sufficient shield from the heartless blow of the wife-beater. This class of persons is becoming too numerous in our midst, and almost in every case is the result of excessive drinking. Jf the wife-beater had common sense enough to keep sober and attend to his home, this popular failing would soon become unpopular and a wider diffusion of domestic happiness would ensue to the advantage of the community generally.

We deeply regret to learn that Mr A. G. Miller, manager of the National Insurance Company who has been ill of typhoid fever, he suffered a relapse, and now lies in a precarious state.

The fourth prize meeting of the Auckland Eifle Association takes place at 7 a.m. on the 7th and 12th May, 1875. The following is the programme of matches : —No. 1. All prizes, except the first, will be open to members of the Association only. Entrance fee, 28. The first prize only may be fired for by all efficient Volunteers of the Auckland District, and by all non-efficient Volunteers of such district who have been enrolled three months on payment by non-members of the Association of an entrance fee of 2s. Volunteers firing for the first prize must appear in the uniform of their respective corps. The first prize can be won only by a Volunteer. Targets—2oo yards. 3rd class; 400 yards and 500 yards, 2nd class, Position—2oo yards, standing ; other ranges, any. Banges, 200, 400, and 500 yards ; 5 rounds at each distance. Prizes—First, Silver Cup, presented by Mr Beck, to be held subject to regulations, and £2 ; second, £2 ; third, £1 ; fourth, 10s. Range Prizes —10s to the winning total at each range. No. ll.—Open to all members of the Auck land Eifle Association. Targets—2nd class. Position—any. Eanges— 400, 500, and 600 yards ; 5 rounds at each distance. Prizes— First: A Silver Cup (value £10), presented by the proprietors of the Auckland Evening Stab, to be won twice consecutively, or three times not being consecutively, the winner at this competition to retain the same in his posses3ion until the next competition, when the same must be delivered to the hon. Secretary. The winner of tbis prize at this competition will be awarded a silver star (also presented by Messrs. Reed and Brett) and £2 ; second prize £2 ; third prize, £1 ; fourth prize, 10s. Range prizes : 10s. to the winning total at each range. The National Rifle Association's silver medal will be awarded to the highest scorer in the two matches.

An effort to introduce the silkworm business has been in California, and the Alta says that silk culture now seem.B to be con sidered a failure, although the mulberry tree thrives to perfection in the land.

The Pope's income is about £200,000 per month, mostly from contributions.

Evarts, one of Beecher's counsel, is to re ceive a fee of £5,000, paid by Beecher's

POLICE COURT.—This Day.

(Before Thomas Beckham, Esq., R.M.) ONE OF THE DONOGHTTES"

Daniel Ponoghue was introduced into Court this morning on a charge of stealing rowels, and other articles of domestic use from the Provincial Hospital, value 275., the property of the Provincial Government, on the Ist May. Prisoner, an elderly man, pleaded guilty. His Worship said he was sorry to see by a long list of offences, that prisoner was a very bad character, and had been guilty of many cases of larceny, for one of which he had endured two years' imprisonment. Prisoner' was ordered to prison for six months with hard labour.

SONS OF NEPTUNE,

William Mallec and William Owen, sons of the sea, were charged with stealing a gold locket and other articles, value £3, the property of Captain William Keo, on board the Fernglen. Prisoners pleaded not guilty. Mr Inspector Broham conducted, and Mr Rees appeared for the defendants. William McKeo, a passenger by the ship Fernglen, deposed that his box was safely brought on board at the London Docks, on the 3rd January, and placed in the hold. He had occasion to go to his box, and found that it had been unlashed, and a lady's work box, a gold locket, two walking sticks, a set of studs, and a flannel petticoat had been abstracted therefrom. Missed several articles from another box, viz , a set of blacking brushes (produced). Had six boxes on board, but only two were broken open. (Prosecutor minutely described the various articles )- Knew prisoners as sailors on the ship. The other man supposed to be an accomplice is in the Hospital. To Mr Rees : Informed the captain when he missed the goods. The captain suggested silence for a time. Offered one man a sovereign for the things, but found he (Ford) was not the thief. Did not suspect the prisoners until he was told by four witnesses on Monday last. Several of the articles reported to have been found on deck had been restored to him.

Michael Ford, seaman on the Fernglen, deposed that he knew prisoners. Saw them in the hold of the vessel in the early part of the voyage. Remembered Mr Keo's luggage. Saw Mallett in the forecastle, and asked him to hold a lamp, saying there was jewellery in a passenger's box below, might as well have it out. He objected. Mallett then went down the hold. Saw him kick the box; lid flew open. He then left; saw no more. Could swear he saw the box kicked open; saw it from the deck ; did not see him take any thing from the box. On Saturday saw Mallett with a gold locket which he hid away in his- clothes. Thought it was McKeo's, as it was like the one he had lost. The box was broken open at Gravesend.

Cross-examined by Mr Rees : He recog uised the box again as the one kicked open. He picked up one of the studs and gave it to McKeo. Did not know it was McKeo's stud, but heard he had lost studs. Ho was accused of the robbery, but he was not the thief.

(Witness was closely examined by Mr Rees, and his evidence was most confused and contradictory.)

/ Peter Muller, another seamaD, deposed, his attention was drawn to the prisoner Mallett who was making a singlet of a petticoat; m* Gallaeher now in the hospital give the rjetticoat to Mallett. Was not an English man. Did not want to be bothered; knew nothing more. __ , Alex Pattison, seaman, now discharged, saw two walking sticks in Mallett's posteaion. Could not remember particulars ; believed he did say to frallett, "you may pet into trouble." Mallet claimed them or seemed to claim them as his own. Beard sticks had been stolen. Cautioned prisoner. To bis Worship : He did not consider it his business to inform the mata that he haa disrovered stolen property. His Worship: It was the duty of an honest man, sir. Stand down, sir. Charles Johnson, another seaman, saw the walking-sticks in Mallett's hands. Did not speak to him Did not know that sticks had been stolen, Knew nothing more, lie was ~ Swede, and not up in English. His Worship said there was a very im portant witness absent, Gallagher, whose evidence was essential either for prisoner or against him. . . . Mr Eees remarked upon the inconsistency of the evidence of the principal witness which did not even agree. Jwith that of the prosecutor. His Worship said these cases ought to be sifted to the very bottom, probably, through something of the sort, the Cospatrick and other vessels might have been lost; where men might have gone below with lights for improper purposes. He must say that the conduct of the witnesses was most impro per in not informing the captain that they had seen portions of the stolen property. Under the circumstances he must discharge the prisoner. MILK-, WATER, ETC., ETC. A number of persons appeared this morn ing in Court in answer to summonses charg ing them with a breach of the Adulteration of Food Act of 1866, by selling adulterated milk during the waterless month of April. The Court was crowded by interested persons, and it was estimated that sixty-five dealers in the pure element, or "stream of purity and emblem of virtue," as one milk vendor naively remarked, were present. Mr Laiahley informed the Court that he appeared for the whole of the milk-dealers who had been summoned. Previous to the hearing of the cases, the crowd increased so much that his Worship requested that those persons who had no immediate business in Court would make way as much as possible, in order that they might not prevent the inflow of the fresh air. Mr Laiahley suggested that as all the cases were similar in their natures, the.hearing of one might settle the remaining eight. He then proceeded to quote from a number of authorities, and contended that no conviction could take place to-day on a complaint. His Worship was not so sure of that. Mr. Laiebley took objection, first to the proceedings being laid as complaints, even although complaints were spoken of m the Bth section of the Act as contemplated by the Act, and areued at some length, quoting authorities in support, that the proceedings should be by way|of information. The objection was allowed, ,the complaints withdrawn, informations laid, and option given to defendants to have the cases adjourned till to-morrow. But Jto save trouble to defendants again coming to Court, they preferred the cases to proceed. Accord ingly after information had been sworn, evidence was given. James Brady, cow-keeper, was then called and pleaded not guilty. Sergeant Sanderson deposed that on the 23rd of April, he purchased half a pint of milk of defendant; he told him for what purpose he required it, and at once put it into a bottle and sealed it up for the pur pose of analyzation. To His Worship : He did not invite de fendant to accompany him ; distinctly stated his purpose. Mr Broham put in the written result of Mr Tinney's local analysis duly signed.

James Tinney deposed that he was ap pointed local analyst by His Honor the Superintendent, remembered the sample brought by Sergeant Sanderson, which he certified as containing from 22 to 23 per cent of water.

Eis Worship said it seemed pretty clear that defendant's milk had been grieviously adulterated.

In answer to his Worship defendant said he sold 40 quarts per diem. His Worship : Then, sir, you have been selling ten quarts of water a day, which is nothing lesß than taking money under false pretences. Defendant, a genial-looking milkman, smiled, which brought forth a severe rebuke from the Court.

Defendant said he had been a milkman four years

After the case for the prosecution had closed, Mr Laishley submitted that the cases must be dismissed on several grounds : — Ist. That the 3rd section of the Act had not been complied with, inasmuch as : Ist, the appointment of local analyist had been gazetted, but not not his residence or place of abode, and 2nd, no Provincial Gnzette had been put in evidence, but only the general General Government Gazette. Mr Laishley requested the ruling of the court on these points before he submitted the other objec tions which he had to urge. The Court held the objection already urged to be fatal to the prosecution, and dismissed the information in Brady's case, and the police therefore withdrew the information thereupon in the other cases.

This was all the business,

FOOTBALL.

The break-up of the weather has put the finishing-stroke to the cricket season, and betokens the return of football. While the game of cricket may be said to be dainty footed (since for its enjoyment a clean, dry sward is necessary) the game of football, on the contrary, is altogether independent of of mud and wet, and thrives in spite of both. Can we not trace in this fact one cause for the popularity of this " horrid game," as the ladies term it ? That " amor imc:anditice," or plainly speaking "love of dirt," which appears so strong in little children making dirt pies in the gutter is never altogether eradicated from the human system. The relaxation obtained by means of the honest, rough and tumble game of football is all the more complete from its being so totally opposed to the prim routine of daily existence. We get a kick on the shins, or a smack •in the eye, and don't get angry ; we get knocked over, and don't care a bit; we get all over mud, and think it awfully jolly ; we get our shirt torn off our back, and run to the pavilion and put on another ; and all the time we thoroughly enjoy it, mainly because itis such a contrast to what we are accustomed to. When foot ball begins we throw aside all conven tionalities whether of dress or deportment, and in the forcible language of Hosea Biglow "go into it baldheaded. " And for the benefit of those who would say that, this shows a very depraved and wicked tendency which ought to be checked, let us add that there is no game which in so marked a manner as football brings out the cardinal virtues of justice, prudence, temperance and fortitude. There is no occasion to preach about it either. Watch any lad before and after taking to football. See how quickly it takes all the Molly Coddle-ishnesa out of him : see how it improves his courage : mark how it teaches him to keep his temper under trying circumstances: notice how promptly he decides whether it is prudent to attempt a " run" or be content with a quiet "drop." Splendid training this for the up and down struggle of life. And then, over and above all tho rough ness, all the dirt, all the unconventionality,

there reigns a courtesy whichFia doubly n. markable from its singular surroundings. *^ The player who bears malice on the football* , \. fj field is soon a marked man. Forget and * I | forgive is the prevailing principle, andthii kV imparts to football perhaps a higher moral character than can be said to belong to any other pastime. AUCKLAND FOOTBALL CLTJB. The annual meeting of the Auckland Foot* '.: ball Club was held at the Thames Hotel at "' five o'clock yesterday evening, and was well attended. Mr Thomas Henderson, jun., was voted to the chair. Mr H. Whitaker, last - year's treasurer and secretary, read the ? minutes of the preceding meeting, and also - the balance-sheet for the past season. This showed a highly satisfactory condition of ■ affairs, and was at once adopted. _ The following gentlemen were appointed V office-bearers for the ensuing season:— Mr Thos. Henderson, junr.—captain; Mr ! W. Woon —treasurer and secretary. Com mittee—Messrs Sharland, Caverhill, and George. It was arranged that the members of the Club should join the North Shore : T Club in a general practice at the North Shore, next Saturday afternoon. j <• PAENELL POOTBALL CLTJB. The Annual meeting of the Parnell Foot ball Club was held at the Windsor Castle Hotel, Parnell, last night at eight o'clock. Nearly 20 gentlemen attended, and Mr 0. V Nation was voted to the chair. Mr H. E. Cotton, the Secretary, presented the ■> Club's report and balance - sheet for f last year, which were deemed very satis* ■•'■£... factory and were adopted. The election of officers for the ensuing season'-* resultedasfollows:-Captain,MrAlfredKing ; treasurer and secretary, Mr H. E. Cotton ' v (re-elected); committee: Messrs Coates, , Hetley, Evens, Yon Tempsky, Beale, Cl ,;?' Nation, and J. Philson. The uniform of the -r. Club was altered to yellow and black jersey, white knickerbockers and yellow and black stockings, with yellow and black cap. The majority of the members present promised to attend the practice at the North Shore on ,; Saturday next.

DOMAIN BOARD.—This Day.

Thb usual meeting of the Domain Board; s ' was held to-day. Present: The Mayor, (chairman), Messrs Fenton, Mitford, Hughes : and Brett. . THE CRICKET GROUND. A report on the state of the cricket ground ~ v , by Mr Yates, one of the trustees shewed that the rents for the use of the ground amounted to £22 10s. The ground had been largely made use of, and was appreciated by the cricketing fraternity. A balance of £21 5s 6d remained in hand, and this the trustees proposed to expend in draining the ground, and preserving it from . inroads of cattle. Ifc was resolved by the Board to assist in every possible way in improving the cricket ; ground. ; '> COTTAGE. Mr J. Hamilton applied for a lease of the ' new cottage. The application was deferred; , till next meeting. TREES FOR SALB. Mr John Chalmers, gardener, wrote stat- ? ing that he bad 1,000 mulberry trees to dis-' pose of, and had planted 640 native treeß in the nursery. A suggestion was made by Mr Fenton, $$ that some of the ornamental native trees- ■* should be planted on the new hospital site. , *' gardener; The assistant-gardener having been ill for some weeks, the Board resolved that a sub stitute should be found under similar oir* j0 ; cumstances in future. DOMAIN PADDOCK. On an application from Mr Cook far a lease of the Domain pasture, it was resolved that " the po ddocks should be let by public auction on terms to be fixed by Messrs Hughes and Brett. ■■■t.M THE NEW LODGE. A discussion arose regarding the letting 0f.. ; the new cottage recently erected. It was suggested that the tenant should be one who could be employed by 1 the cricketers in attending to their ground. The letting of the cottage was left with Messrs Fenton and Brett. " ENTRANCE FROM PABWELIi. . s Mr Brett said the road leading to the Domain from Parnell was in a fearful state, quite impassable. The Parnell Highway Board would be willing to contribute £10 towards putting it in repair if the Domain Board would give a like amount. Oh the motion of Mr Fenton, the stun.l suggested was grand ; the work to be carried , out to the satisfaction of Mr Mitford air^ representing the Domain Board. ACCOUNTS. Various accounts were passed, leaving ||j credit balance of £385 14s.

Our Pigeons' Goldfields Budget.

Our pigeons from the goldfields to-day bring a large amount of interesting matter, from''^ which we cull the following items:—; THE WAIOMU HUSH. "|| (From the Advertiser's correspondent). Hastings, Tuesday, 5 p..m.n — Jc I have just returned from the Waiomu; McDowell's party are putting in a short ;, drive to cut the reef about 15 feet below the ~ cap. No,other men are at work as yet; Barry's party are to begin to the north of ; McDowell's, but will have to put in a drive >m of about 60 feet before cutting their leader. "; A: week's work will test McDowell's. I did not see any prospects, as their pestle and mortar had not arrived, but are hourly.-.-_ :r expected. v P SEIZURE OF KAURI LOGS. Mr .Mcllhone, the Inspector of Miners' Rights, yesterday seized about a hundred;! ~> kauri logs which were lying on the beach on the Waikawau block, near Waiomu, and will .... to-day seize about forty more, which are" j lying at Grahamstown. Some months ago,:. Mr John Thompson purchased the business . fromHoldship& Co., who were represented by Mr R. Davidson, who, it Beems, gave him to understand that he had acquired the right ,j to cut kauri in the bush at the back of Waiomu. For some time past Mr Thompson has been cutting there ;he has had a saw- , mill erected about three miles in the ! bush, and has had a number of men >> cutting and sawing. The land is part t of the goldfield, and the right to cut timber -'■ ■ can only be acquired, if firewood or mining " timber is to be cut, by holding a timber license, and if kauri is to be cut, by paying fche natives 25s for each tree. Te Moannnni, m who is the principal owner of the block, declares that nuither Mr Davidson nor any* body else ever made any agreement with him. 5 to cut timber, and that no person had a right to sell without his sanction. We presume that Mr Thompson will be proceeded against - through the Warden's Court. EDUCATION RATE SUMMONSES. We understand that about 160 summonser have been sent down from Auckland for service on persons here who have not paid the Education rate. All those persons will have to go to the Court at Auckland, unless previously to the day of hearing they pay the < money to the collectors here ; even then they will have to pay 153 for costs. It is a very great pity that those parties who are really I unable to pay the rate should not have taken \ the necessary steps to have thea^^v** exempted, as we have no doubt that m*i CX I those persons summoned could have ttV { out good cases for exemption. . V THE WfIARF. \ M We are glad to learn that the Goods Whsf^/ ,' the extension of which has lately been cqe&f pleted, is found to suit admirably the clasa of vessels which at present trade to this port. The schooners Mary Melville and Onward, « and the barquentine Prince Alfred, arenoW| a .| lyingat the wharf diiohariingoargowo* : HJHHIHHHIHHHHHBHIIH iIS flr 9

THg KVENIWQ BjEaß, "WEDNESDAY, MAY 5, lift



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