SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE

SfOON'B AGS—Fnll Moon, 7th June, 1216 pm

ARRIVALS.

DWPy>T?TrrR-ES Luna, Government, pg, FairchUd, for Wellington Australia, p sR) Carsill. Fnpli=h mail for San Irarcisoo. via Knndavu and Honolulu Jnna, s». Faranhar, fnr Russell Clematis, ketoh, for Titnarn Hawea. bs, 4CI tons, Wheelfir, for tho South

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

Wot Lo-ndon—Carnatic, ahlp, early ; Dilpussund, hxrque, early For 'Coromandcl - Arcryle, s », Mondays and Fjr;6i>ys fror 'WangH.re,',—Argyle every Tuesday For Ba.v of Islands—Tona every Monday For Tanranga— Rowena, as, every Friday T"or Newcastle—La Tscocesa. ship early For Lyttelton— Plirt. bricrantlne, early For the South—TaranaW, Saturday For Norfolk lalnr.^!.-Morton, schooner. Tuesday For Kaipara (Wniroa)—Lady Franklin, barqus, at once

VESSELS EXPECTED.

jvatal Queen, from Lytteit^n, carl^ Bella Mary, harque, from Hoba>"o Town, OaJly ■Robina THinlop, barque, f'; O m London ; sailed 18th March. tfalrlie, sohoorer. froPTi Lvttelton Isetitia, schoonor. f-.om Knrotonga Bebirgton, ship "(p.RHV), from London; sslled 24th Febrnarv Ttoglsnd's P.'lory, ship from london, early Loch Lee, schooner, from Sydney, early Wnnloek, barque, from Glasgow ; failed Feb 18 Woosunp, ship, from London, early Coronet, schooner, from tho Islands, early Tnverallmi, barque, from London, sailed 18th March Pearl. Iretch, from the Tslands, oarlv Edith; schooner, from the T.lnnds, early "Valejo, l^arqne, from T.ivprpool; sailed 6th March Helena, bif»-infiie, from Samoa r maha. briff»nline from Lyttelton (at Onehunga) Tasso. baraue. from Newea-tlo Onward, schooner, frnm Lvttelton, c\rly Harriet Armitage, barque, frcm Dunedin ; sailed 4th June Tavau, rchooner, from T"nga

The schooler Canterbury is about to leave for New Caledonia with a cargo of timber. The mail steamer Austalia left bntween five and six o'clock lust night for San Francisco, via Kantlavu and Honolulu.

f- The as Hawea, Car-tain Wheeler, sailed for Southern norts t.n-day, with tho folliwinfj passengers : Sir D McLean, Judeo Smith, Hori TCvaka, MHB, Mr and Mr« McNeil, Mr avid Mrs F-nrason, Mr and 3Wrs Williamson, Mrs Ellis anrt two daughters. Mrs Murray, Miss Brown, Messrs "Warren, Hojfan.'Mor rotn, t>av!H, sbaw, Mabin. Webster. Managham, Bell. Davi»s. Johnson. Fownen. and sin steerage— Henderson and Macfarlane. agt-nts. The schooner Miuehaha has lbft Timara for this port, with a carffo of produce. The schooner Transit his left for Russell. The three-masted schooner Estelle is reported loading at, Adelaide for thio port

"We havi received the following CoramunicaaHon ftnrn Car>tfv!nFerris, who,however, is"ad»yufterthe fair." To tho "Editor. Siv\— I have to report the wreck iof tlie brii; Sarah of Melbourne lnyinp on the baach ■abntit six miles W.N.W. of Klisubeth Beef. I boarded iher at 7 a.m. of the 28th of Muv, found her deserted, part, of her sails flTinp loose and carried away, rudder snphipp'd. Spencer boom broken, wheel loyinc: on deck, all spare fear taken out, of h?tf, tide flowing in and ont bulwarks smashed, etc , put a man on board nnd proceeded tm my voyace to Coromandel. I now !ft? claim to salvape. Yoii'm etc., Wiltiam Nonius r The s.s Luna, Captain Fairchild, left at no^n for "WellinKfon "P/vsseTiporß :—His Excellency the Mar quis of Notmanby, the MnrcMoness of Normanby, Tord Hervev Phipps and Captain Malic? and Le JPatour*! Aides-de-camp, and his Excellency's laouse hoM servants and bsgsage witb several horses. The ship la Escoc.esa hauled away from the wharf to-day, and anchored in tho stream. She sails for "N"ewrastle at; once.

f^Tho barqiw Lafly Franklin clearod out to day for Kaiowain bsll'st.

The cutters Maud and Ness cleared out for Russell to-day in ballast.

COMMERCIAL.

Messrs B. Tonks & Co held an auction sale to-day, •st which teas were fold fair market values:— Groceries arid oilmen's stores were quitted at fair prices, considering the stata of trade A. parcel of hops was put up, huH did not selL Nelson buttor fetched Is Id to 1b 4d perlb

CHIEF POST-OFFICE, AUCKLAND.

ATArts writ OT.oro ah follows:— For Thames, this day at 6,30 p m Bnd to-morrow at 930 am For CnromMidel on Friday at 2 30 pm For "Wacgarei, Wanjrarei Heads, Kangapai, and

Waipn, tier A rgyle, this day at 4 p m For Taranabl, Southern provlnres, and Australian colonies, per Taranaki, on Saturday next at 915 am Late letters will bo received until 10 a m (Signed) S. B. BIBS, Chief Postmaster.

BIRTH.

LAITOTHLF,—At Tonc;atabu, Friendly Islands, on the 17th April, 1876, tho wife of Fredlr. Langclale of a son.

DEATH.

LEAHY—On the sth instant, at his residence, Eden Terrace, Michael Leahy, a^Pd 09 years.

Thn f'inpral will taio place At. S o'clock p.m. on "Wednesday (to-morrow), 7th inst. Friendß please accept this Invitation.

The Evening Star: WITH WHICH ARE INCORPORATED "The Evening News," "The Morning News," and "The Echo."

TUESDAY, JUNE 6, 1876

Vnr \hl - «««f««ed« re£ist»nc«. .urai-o in the dist?jice, An;l tiic :;ood thas. we csn i'o.

Else"wttkee wo publishcablegrams conveying the chief items of news received by the Suez mail. The most prominent feature in the telegrams is an outrage of the most diabolical character, which cannot bo read without a sickening feeling of abhorrence. A curious fact in connection with the discovery of the perpetrator of this outrage is the use of trained bloodhounds, which have frequently been suggested in this city for the pursuit of fugitive criminals, and might have been advantageously employed in the search for Winiata. Tho scrutiny applied to the Queen's new title, and the pressure from without which has com pelled the Disraeli Cabinet to modify the notice proclaiming an Imperial reign, indicate the general unpopularity of the measure. The wool sales, which above all the other intelligence most; largely affect this colony, show a serious fall of 1-Jd to 2d perlb in the price of that staple. Tho decline of the past few months represents many thousands of pounds cash loss to New Zealand. The cablegrams to-day remind us rather forcibly of the heavy unreproductive tax which the link between Australia and IN ew Zealand has levied upon newspapers. To day's despatches alone, from Australia, cost the Star £1 Gs., but the ancient penny secures to every reader the full benefit, and no generous advertiser offers an advance upon the price of his column.

By tho San Francisco mail yesterday Sir George Grey forwarded a letter to the Secretary of State concerning the rumours which, have been industriously circulated, that, if necessary, the Imperial authorities would compel by force obedience to the mandates of the General Government. No one supposes for a moment that threats of this character, which were industriously promulgated by the abolition party last session, were other than of the most idle character. Bat still, there is reason for believing that the violent agitation into which the colony has been thrown by the arbitrary conduct of the government was misrepresented to the home government, with the view of over-awing public opinion here. There may yet be stirring times before New Zealand, and it is wise that the Imperial authorities should know that, however intense the feeling manifested within the colony during the struggles of the people for complete self government, the settlers continue unsullied by any taint of disloyalty to the, Crown. •■

One of those renowned entertainments which are half yearly given by the Pitt-street Mutual Improvement Association is to be held on Friday evening next aJ half past seven. This soiree of the Society, bids fair to surpass if possible those of the past. The admission is so trifling, and the programme so varied and attractive that it is a matter of surprise how it can pay. There ißto be special solo and part Binging, first class reading and recitations. Mr McMaster appears in the character of the "Irish member's first debut in Parliament." There will be a host of refreshments, and all at a cost of one shilling.

oaTheilaat dividend of the Bank of England was 4£ per cent for the six months, absorbing £658,234.

The distribution of prizes to the children of tho Orphan Home, Parnell, takes place this afternoon at 3 o'clock, and not to-mor row as announced in the morning papers.

An extensive sale of fruit ex "Jane" is announced by Messrs H. S. Meyers ft Co., for to-morrow. Tho cases have been landed in excellent order, and good prices should be realised.

The establishment of the Eddy Brothers. Spiritists, at Ohittenderj, Vermont, wh;ch for more than a year past has been running seven days in a week, and turning out ghosts of every variety, in lots to suit customers, has suspended. The proprietors bave already left Vermont, and are now on their way to Salt Lake City, where they promise to resume business at an early day. Their promise, however, is not generally believed, although they are understood to have packed a largo number of sample ghosts in water proof boxes, and forwarded them to Utah by a fast freight line. The general explana tion of their conduct is that their business has of late proved unprofitable, and that they intend to abandon it altogether Certainly, Salt Lake City presents no advantages for a manufacturing business which the Eddys could not command at Chittenden, while, on the other hand, Brigham Young claims a monopoly of com munication with the spirit world, arid would hardly welcome the arrival of an opposition firm.—New York Times.

Investigations by experimentation are now in progress in Britain, some under the aus pices of Government, having relation to cholera, consumption, pyremia, typhoid foyer sheen-poir, Rnnke-hitc, and the use of disin fectants. Experiments such as these hove resulted, and are likely to result, in the mitigation, or possibly even the removal, of some of the severest scourges which afflicf; the human race. The remains of the slaving brie; Oarl. on board of which T)r .Tames Murray achieved a reputation second only to thst of Sullivan, is an obstruction and an eyeaoro at the Bluff wharf. Mr KtHofcr. who was Inspector for New Zealand of the National Bank for a few weeks, has been re-appointed to the manager ship of tho Bank of Australasia, in Mel bourne. Tho company M\A band of the Auckland Volunteer Engineers met in full dross this morning, in the drill-shed, and played merrily through the city to tho railway station, and proceeded to Onehunga to act as a gikat-d of honour to His Excellency the Governor on his embarkation on board the Luna. A special general meeting of the members of the Templar Benefit Society will bo held this evening in the Congregational School room, Edinburgh-street, for the purposo of confirming new laws, electing new officers, and other business. At a meeting of the Star of Freedom lodge of the United Order of Free Templars, the following officers were installed last night by Bro. Edmond Lightfoot D.P.1.0. for the en suing six months, assisted by Bro F. McConnell as N.M., and Bro Clayton as N. Secretary, Bro Q-. Warburton W.P., Sister E. Lightfoot W.V.P., James Cox W. Sec retary, Bro W. J. F. Donald W.F.S., Sister C. Cox W. Treasurer, Bro W. Hughes W. Ch*p., Bro F. Danks W.J.G., Bro P. Nelson W.O G, Sister Neleon K.H.S., Sister H. Pritchhard LH.S., Sister J. Lightfnot W.A.S. Brothers E. Lightfoofc and W. Chatuin, were elected trustees of the Lodge. A committee have been appointed to select and purchase a harmonium. Five candidates were initiated and nine proposed

An old woman of most eccentrlo habits, known in (Jity East;, as (i G-ranhy Madford," and who asserts that she has reached the patriarchal age of ninety-three, waa waiting to-day at the Police Court vith the most exemplary patience with the view of gaining admittance into the old woman's refuge. The old lady has been in Auckland about thirty years, and her memory for such an old woman is wonderfully retentive.!® Bho can tell you all about the death of Nelson, aud the battle of Waterloo, and of almost every other evont of public importance in con nection with tho present century. It is quite amusing to hear the old lady's bio graphical sketches of the old identities of Auckland, and to hear her cackle over tho mean beginnings of what she calls " stuck up people." According to her own statement, she hails from Norfolk, but an regards her native place, Bhe is rather hazy. At all events her many adventures, running over eighty years, would form a moat interesting narrative. Her chief occupation for the last twenty years has beeen that of a nurse, but lately her iron constitution soems to have succumbed to tho march of time, aud she is no longer able to pursue her necessary calling, or tell her Munchausen stories with her old vivacity, Age and want, an ill-matched pair, have left the old woman destitute of almost everything, save her walking stick and spectacles, and as the several members of ?•..;) r family are not able to afford to her the ordtziary necessaries of life, she seeks an asylum from the poverty of life in the Old Woman's Refuge.

The Herald states on information obtained from "one of the parties present," that Winiata, the Epsom murderer, was within a few miles of the place whore the Defence ?y?inister was slayiDg during fcho whole course of the negotiations between Sir Donald Mc- Lean and tho Maori King.

The delegates of the various Friendly So cieties met again last; evening at tho Thistle Hotel for the purpoae of continuing the dis cussion on the various clauses of tho Friendly Societies Bill. Mr Cole occupied the chair. On concluding clause 36, the meeting was adjourned until this evening at the same place and hour.

Dr Cowie, Bishop of Auckland, will dis tribute the prices to the children of the gfc. Stephen's Orphan Home, Parnell, to-morrow afternoon at three o'clock ; also, a tree of gifts from friends in England. Ladies and gentlemen who take an interest in this bene volent institution are respectfully invited to witness the proceedings.

Captain Burns has gone to Taranaki for the purpose of asaisting in opening a local Masonic lodge. The Presbyterians of Waiuku, Mauku, Pollock Settlement, Awitu, and Pukekohe, have resolved to build a manse for their minister, the Rev. J. Galloway, on a site at Pukekohe. £221 have already been promised towards thab object.

Typhoid fever still prevails among the Maoris and Europeans at Kohiinarama. Mrs Biddock, whose husband is employed by Messrs Fisher and Co. to supervise the landing of cattle there, is seriously ill of this complaint.

A number of officers and members of the Pioneer, Gleam of Sunshine, and No Surren der Juvenile Temples of Good Templary, proceeded to Pakuranga last evening for the purpose of opening a district Juvenile Temple. They reached Pakuranga about six o'clock, and shortly after proceeded to business. Five honorary members, and twenty juveniles were initiated. The officers were then in stalled by Brother Stickley, assisted by Sister Ellis. Subsequently Sisters Spurgeon, C. P., Macdonald, and- Kbox, interested- the company with several songs. The lodge was duly christened the " Pride of Paknranga," and the following are its appointed officers : Mr Bell, Superintendent; Ellen Sanders, Chief Templar ; J. Andrews, Vice Templar ; M. Roberta, Chaplain; Peter Fortune, Past Chief Templar; Georgina Bell, Recording Secretary; John Massey, Financial Secre tary ; Edwin Roberts, Treasurer ; Henry Andrews, Marshall; Charles Pye, Guard ; Joseph Glanville, Sentinel; George Bell, Assistant Secretary ; Kate Glanville, Right Hand Supporter; Hetty Pye, Left Hand Supporter ; J. Andrews, Deputy Marshal. The evening waß pleasantly passed, and con cluded at a reasonable hour.

How very seldom ifc is that a sudden death is followed by an .announcement that the widow will receive the benefit of an insur ance policy. Men daily brought face to face with startling examples of the uncertainty of Hfo, and knowing that the advent of the dread destroyer will leave those dearest to them helplessly dependant iipon the,charity of the world, systematically, neglect the safe guards which are now within the reach of the most humble. Another instance of this deplorable improvidence is furnished in con nection with tho drowning from tho s.s. Tarannki, of Mr Basa, late male of the Pair lie. The unfortunate man's widow, soon to become a mother, has been left completely destitute. Those acquainted with her cir cumstances have commenced a subscription to aid her through the time of severe trial, and the list was yesterday taken round in Freeman's Bay. where Mrs Bass^ resides. Subscriptions towards the same object may be left with Mr Stewart, commission agent of Shortland-street, or at this office.

It is related that one of our city clergymen was subjected to rather a severe penalty for absent-mindedness last week, which may prove a warning to others. He had been present rt % meeting of the committee of a certain institution that shall be nameless, with half-a-dozen gentlemen whose names shall likewise be left for the exercise of amateur detective skill. Suffice it to say, that the reverend pentleman found it neces sary to leave before the meeting wag over, and, retiring hurriedly, he walked off with a fellow-committee-man's hat. The mistake was not discovered until the mis-appropriated chapeau was deposited on & peg in the clergyman's house, oiit upon the breezy slopes of Ponsonby. Next day, from unavoidable causes, no opportunity presented itself for returning the vagrant tile. The following afternoon the postman's rap, that sound so welcome to tho lover's heart, heralded a missive at the parsonage. Within an unsuspicious envelope was discovered a document short and sweet, to this effect:—" The Rev. Mr . Dear Sir, as you have tuken my hat, I suppose you mean to pay for it. Knclosed is the bill. —Yours, S " In the inner folds was en sconced ft, bill from Meßsrs Hill and Fen ton for one guinea. Pocketing the document,that clergyman went straightway—not for the hat nor the bead of its owner, —but to its manu facturers, where he duly satisfied the account. and gave instructions that the receipt should be sent to the gentleman who had contracted the liability. What became of the hat rumor sayeth not, but two courses suggest them selves aa appropriate. Either the execution of a wild fandango upon its crown, or itn return to the original owner with a polite in timation that the mortgage having been liqui dated, he may shelter his darned old head under its cover with a good conscience, while he whistles for another victim.

Tho Pitt-street discussion on Monarchism v. Republicanism was fought out in a vigor ous and creditable rhanner last evening. Rev W. Kirk occupied the chair. Mr T. Coopsr, jun., opened the question in favor of l*e publicanism, and the members on each side spoke alternately. The speakers in favor of Republicanism were Messrs Ewington, Maiu, Martin, Beaumont, and McMasters. Those who argued in favor of Monarchiem were Messrs Fry, Lyon, Lawry, Ewen, and Moginio. There was a good attendance of visitors, and at tho conclusion both Republi cans and Monarchists sang the loyal anthem in token of respect for her Majesty the Queen.

fourth annual meeting of the Building and Investment Society will be hold this evening in tbe large room of the Young Men's Christian Association.

A Bervice of song, entitled ""EJijah,,' bearing on the events in the life of tho prophet-bard will be given this evening in the Welleslcy-strcet Sunday-school room. We undetstand this servico is nearly new, having recently come from the parent society in London.

TELEGRAPHIC.

COROMANDEL.

(From our own Correspondent.)

This Day.

NBW Discoveries

More good finds arc reported among the hills.

The Carnatic (McEwcn's) is getting magni ficent specimens. The claim is now looked upon as likely to rank among the best of the field.

Connor's claim, adjoining the Carnatic, is showing well to the front. Some good speci mens have been got from it. £240 have been offered and refused for a full share. » Another claim below the Camatic is also getting good specimens. Snowden's (Prcece's Point) : Some splendid specimens have been obtained, and there is an anxious desire to get a share in it. More Union Beach Specimens. One hundred and fifty pounds of specimens were got yesterday between the time of the two shifts. About 3oolbs of good specimens are in hand.

This is Licensing day. The license-money for Coromandel district will come to nearly

TAURANGA.

(From our own correspondent.) This day,

The Alleged Bribery. At the K.M. Court yesterday, the caae against Captain Bead, for bribery and cor ruptioD, was called, when there was no appearance of the informant or defendant. The caae was accordingly dismissed. The Agricultural and Pastoral Association has been formed, and so far was a decided success. £IGO has been already subscribed, and the district ia being canvassed for further subscriptions. The Katikati settlers are joining in large numbers.

NAPIER.

(From our own Correspondent.)

This day.

Run Away With. A married couple visited the steamer Australia on Saturday, and the tender left the steamer without them, so they had to procceed to Auckland. They have eight children, the youngest under 12 months. The "orphans" are being looked after by friends. The s.s^jFairy has been got off the bank, but the damage done to her is estimated at between £500 and £700. She was unin sured. ■

The Land Dispute. The war between the repudiation and Heretaunga party waxes stronger. Informa tion with respect to the land which Mr Russell wishes to purchase can now be got at the Government Land office. Maps of the land are also there on view. The objeot of doing this is to get others to compete with Mr Rusßell for possession of the property. People however cannot understand why Government officials are made to step out of their way in this matter when information regarding the public lands of the province are, comparatively speaking, kept eonoaaled. Business Qutefc. Business Is quiet. £700 Subscribed for Opera. The amount required, £700, for the Sim monßen troupe is almost all subscribed, although circulars have only been out a few days. The musical public are all on the, gui vive.

WELLINGTON.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. Awfally Sudden Death. A curious and sudden death occurred yesterday. A publican, named Jones, was attending Cfouaff While engaged fcttkig a man

for fifty pounds. Feeling himself unwell, he sat down on the kerbing outside of the Court, but immediately fell over and died in a few minutes.

DUNEDIN.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) ' Monday. J. Gr. S. Grant's Slanders- The Hon. H. Scotland, a membar of the Upper House, has written a letter to Mr J. G-, Grant, complimenting him for his conduct in proclaiming the truth to a corrupted and demoralised colony, and telling him not to be afraid of any thing our contemptible cpn tralist Government may say. He has also written to the Belfast fifeivs Letter to say that what Grant has written about New Zealand is, to his certain knowledge, correct.

WELLINGTON.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day, The Phoebe's Passengers-

Sailed at noon, Pbeebe for Nelson and the North. Passengers : Mr and Mrs Pinch and family (five), Mr Smith*

CHRISTCHURCH..

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) Monday.

A Poor Suicide

A Swede, named Harry Kellenverda, who has been missing since February, was found to-day hangine; in a tree, in a solitary place near the river Styx. The body was much decomposed.

DUNEDIN.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) Tbis day.

Bishop Moran deliverer! a strong discourse on educational matterß last evening and ex pressed his determination to still demand a share of the public expenditure for Catholic schools. Success of the niwedin Whaler. The whaler Splendid has returned with twenty-two tuns oil, after 3 four months' cruise. The Licensed Victuallers last night entirely disapproved of the Licensing Bill sent by the Christchurch Association. The Licensing Petition*

The Episcopal Bishop and other clergymen presented a petition to the Licensing Bench this morning praying that they may refuse all new applications, and also to refuse a quarter of the number of existiug licenses, and for the suppression of bottle licenses.

THE SUEZ MAIL.

(BY CABLE.)

A DIABOLICAL CRIME.

Proclamation of the Title of Empress-

SYDNEY.—THIS DAY. The Suez mail has arrived at Adelaide. Tho steamer Duke of Edinburgh goes to pick up the cable.

LONDON.

Great political excitement; is reported at the Cape of Good Hope, and violent language i has been used by some papors against Lord Carnarvon's advice. The Queen's title has been proclaimed. Reviewing the proclamation, the Liberal papors severely criticise the absence of words limiting her Majesty's title to Empress of India only. An amendment was promised by Mr Disraeli. Empress Augusta, of Germany, has arrived at Windsor Castle, on a visit to her Majesty. The Prince of Wales has returned to Eng land, and was heartily received. The two thousand guinea stakes were won by Petrarch ; Julius Crosar, 2 ; Kaleides cope, 3. The nation has been horrified by a detest able crime committed at Blackburn three weeks ago. Emily Holland, seven years of age, was outraged, murdered, and mutilated. Limba wore found secreted in different spots miles apart. Nearly 200 policemen are en gaged in the search for the miscreant. ; A tramp having been suspected, several were arrested, examined, and discharged. One in custody was believed to be the murderer until Sunday last, when the house of a barber named I'ish was searched with the aid of bloodhounds. This led to the discovery of the child's head up the chimney. Fish was arrested, and confessed the crime.

Some sensation has been created in London by the sudden death of a lady residing at Chelsea, who was poisoned and suffocated by two lodgers, and plundered of jewellery and other valuables.

At Manchester, Weston walked 111 miles in 24 hours, and at Birmingham 119 miles in 28 hours.

The Wool Sales.

The wool sales closed on May 6, when 230,000 bales were catalogued. Foreign biddings was animated throughout. The average prices shewed a fall compared with February sales of ten per cent. Since th Easter holidays good washed fleece is some what dearer. Other sorts receded ljd to 2d. The next series of sales are fixed to com mence June 20, when arrivals will exceed 300,000 bales.

Wheat is dull; New Zealand, 48s to 51s. Arrived—Waimea and St. Leonards.

PITFALLS IN HOBSON-STREET.

■ [To the Editor of the Evening Stab.] Sir,—l do not know who is responsible for the way in which the improvements in llobson-street and Pitt street are cai-ried out, but I claim your assistance to call the attention of the Mayor, Town Council, Town Surveyor, Inspector of Nuisances, Police, and Con tractor, or any other person or body, who may have power or control over the work to the reckless manner and uttor disregard to the accommodation, safety, and convenience of the public, that have been, and still are displtyed there, That only one accident has been re corded,' and damages obtained, is » proof that we are a long suffering and patient people. For weeks the footonth at the corner of Vincent-street was obstructed by heaps of scoria and water pipes/when ten minutes labour of an able bodied man, would have sufficed to remove them. At the corner of Wellington-street a number of lumps of stone have been lying near the pillar post-box for weeks, proving a ,dangerous eb struotion on dark nights. As to lighting up at night, that has been, and still is, a perfect farce, and now to carry out the system which has been hitherto the prnutioo. p,bout a dozen loads of scoria have been oarted and that on the footpath between Grey-street and Karangahapo Road, and there ltft for several days and nights. A lady fell over one of these on Saturday night, not the first to my knowledge, to the great damage of her clothes, epidermis, and tempor, which is tha moving cansa of this epistle —T.

'Papa, I want a new Bunker Hill,' said a girl. ' A new Bunker Hill! What under the sun is that ?' ' Why, that's the name of the latest fall style of bonnet.' 'It is, eh ? Why do they call it that?' 'Oh, I don't know, Papa.' 'Well, what do?s it cost?' 'Only 50 dols.' 'Oh, I see now why they call it Bunker Hill,' 'Why, Papa?' 'Because it is so high.' 'Oh, you, you horrid, dear Papa. There.' ";!,",',/.'.; "Y^.'., „. ■„..,,

DEPARTURE OF HIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR.

His Excellency the Goveknok and Lady Normanby, with, their suite, left for Wel lington to-day by the Government steamer Luna from the Manukau. The vice-regal party w<-nt out to Onehunga by a special train at 10 o'clock this morning. His Worship the Mayor attended his Excellency to the railway station. The Auckland Volunteer Engineers and Band, under Captain Ander son, Lieutenant Kitchen, and Bandmaster Impey, with Major Gordon accompany ing them, assembled at their head quarters at half*past eight this morning, and marched to the railway station playing lively airs. They travelled to Onehunga by the ordinary train at 9.20 a.m. for the purpose of forming a guard of honor for His Excellency at the embarkation. Upon arriving at One hunga. the illustrious party were greeted in loyal fashion by the residents, who turned out in considerable numbers for the occasion. No time was lost in getting on board, and as the luggage had all been previously stowed, by 12 o'clock the moorings were cast off, and the Luna steamed down the harbour to the Heads. We learn that His Excellency has con veyed to His Worship the Mayor his thanks to the people of Auckland for their kindness during his Btay. His Excellency has also been pleased to say that bis visit has been much enjoyed by himself and family. On the wharf his Excellency desired Cap tain Anderson to stand forward, when the Governor thanked that officer forhis escort, and desired him to convey to his company the thanks of himself and the Marchioness, for turning out to do them honor.

Fire at Onehunga.

An alarm of fire was raised at Onehunga at two o'clock this morning, and it was dis covered that the premises of Mr Henwood, butcher, were in flames. Constables Green and Gannon soon reached the spot, and with the assistance of Mr % Gwynne and others, took effectual measures for preventing the spread of the conflagration. Fortunately there was very Jlittle wind, or the adjoining houses must have caught. Mr Henwood was absent at Mangare, but a boy was sleep ing in the place at the time of the outbreak, who had a narrow escape, as he was fast asleep till the fire had assumed alarming proportions. The house and shop were burnt to the ground. The furniture was insured in the Imperial Office for £ICO. The build ing, which belonged to Mr 0. C. Fleming, was uninsured. We are sorry to add that about half-past four o'clock the brick chimney fell, and in its descent struck an old man, a settler, named Jno. O'Neill. It was the greatest miracle the man was not killed, but as itjj happened he escaped with only some rather severe abrasions.

OPENING OF THE MUSEUM AND INSTITUTE.

His Excrllency the Governor formally opened the new Museum and Institute last evening. The ceremony took place in presence of one of the largest gatherings— inside a building—we have ever seen in Auck land, and was a triumphant crowning act to the erection and stocking of an exhibition building, ih every way most creditable to the subscribers, designer, builders, and contribu tors, and the public of Auckland generally. At the time appointed His Excellency arrived at the Museum accompanied by Lady Nor manby, and the viceregal party were received at the entrance by the officials of the Institute. . On His Excellency entering the hall,. Mr V. E. Kice played the National Anthem on a harmonium. Some idea of the extraordinary crowd may be gathered from the fact that the instrument, although the largest and most powerful harmonium to be had in Auckland, was scarcely audible at a distance of a few feet. Mr Justice Gillies, the president, led the way to the dias at the eastern end of the hall, where seats had been provided for the illustrious guests. In addition to his Excellency's suite—which comprised Lord Hervey Phipps, and Captains Maling and Le Patourel —His Honor the Superintendent. Sir George Groy, X.C.8., His Worship the Mayor (Benjamin Tonfes, Esq.) the Hon. Sir Donald McLean, G.0.M.G., and Dr. Camp bell occupied the dia3. As soon as "the busy hum" of the great assembled crowd could be in a measure quieted,

His Honor, Mr Justice, Gillies stepped to the front, and in a speech at once pithy and appropriate, requested His Excellency to declare the building open to the public. Mr Gillies' remarks included, a short but lucid summary of the Auckland Institute from 1860, when it occupied one room in a build ing in Grafton Road, to the present time. The speaker mentioned as the turning point in the hitherto struggling career of the Insti tute the granting of the present site by the Provincial Government in 1867. Without the aid of the Provincial Government—Govern ment which was now fading away—the Auckland Institute would have faded away. They had now paid £2000 of the £4000 which the present building cost, and the Council of the Institute were responsible for the remainder, but he could not doubt that the Colonial Government, which had ex pended large sums on the Colonial Institution at Wellington, would stop in and help them. (Cheers.) His Honor the Superintendent, whose coming forward waa greeted with loud cheer ing, said he had rarely felt greater pleasure thaD on entering that beautiful building, erected by private enterprise. They as a Province had contributed to the building of the Colonial Museum in Wellington, and they had no funds to provide a Museum for themselves till the gentleman whom they had just listened to came forward and offered to contribute £500 if another £1000 was raised by public subscription. (Cheers.) Mr James Williamson had followed with another donation of £500, and thus owing to the large-heartedness of these two gentlemen £2000 had been raised. He was happy to tell them what had not been sufficiently ex plained by Mr Justice Gilliss, that that Museum henceforth upon all ordinary occa sions would be free to the people of the Pro vince. (Cheers.) In conclusion, he had to ask them to join with him in thanking the generous benefactors to whom they were indebted for, the beautiful building they were now assembled in. (Cheers.)

His Excellency the Governor said it was a source of great gratification to himself to be able to participate in the opening of that truly important Institution. He had noticed with pleasure, the desire which was evinced in the colonies to promote undertakings of this jkind. His Excellency drew a vivid picture of tbe benefits which Museums and Public Libraries, conferred upon society as educational agents. He had listened with deep interest to the history of the Auckland Institute' as told by Mr justice Gillies, and he congratulated them sincerely upon the handsome result of the labours.of those who had nursed it to its present prosperity. They must pardon him for saying ne carried with him some of the old country feeling and prejudice that institutions of the kind were far better managed and valued when they were the results of private exertion and munificence, than when they were sub-. sidised by Government. Therefore, whether they obtained a Government grant or not, he had the greatest confidence ia the futureen largement and prosperity of the institution. His Excellency concluded a neat speech by formally declaring the building open to the public. His Excellency and the Marchioness were then shown round the building by Mr Justice Gillies, but, owing to the densely crowded state of both upstairs and down,' the inspec-' tion could hardly have been satisfactory. Subsequently, three cheers were called for by Mr Barstow, R.M., for his Excellency and Lady. Normanby. These were heartily given,

""'*""""* •"../,,, , ...... .. as well an three cheers for Mr Justice QfljU The viceregal party left the bniWing Efc 1 9 p.m. The crowd rapidly thinned &£& departure of his Excellency, but the buildW was not entirely free of people till paß t £* oclock. a

The arrangements, considering the hurried1 preparation, were very creditable to all con cerned. We would suggest in future thai the stream of people in the gallery be bidden by cards posted up to flow in one direction The contending torrents last , night were rather destructive to comfort.

Owing to pressure oa our space we reserve our criticism of the Black and White Exhi bition till to-morrow.

COAST NAVIGATION IN THE NORTH.

THE RECENT IMPROVEMENTS.

Captain Fairchild, of the Government steamer Luna, has been kind enough to for ward us the following rough notes of the work done during the late trip round the harbours of the north coast. The Harbour masters of the larger ports will, according to custom, make an- official report of the addi. tional buoys, beacons, etc., in their respeo. tive harbours, to Captain Burgess, Chief Harbourmaster of the Province, and their reports will in due course be worked into the sailing directions published under authority. Meanwhile, the following summary will be found useful to the masters of our coasting craft. 5 WHANGAREI. Laid a red baoy on Snake Bank, which must be lef b on the starboard hand going up and two black buoys on the port side, one .1^ miles above Single Tree Point, and ono about a mile below Limestone Island, to mark where the channel takes a sodden bend. The black buoys to be left on the port side going up. BAY OF ISLANDS. Laid a red buoy in the Rawifci passage to mark a dangerous rock which lies in the > track of vessels going through the Albert Channel. The buoy is half a mile Bouth of N.W. end of Poroporo Island, and should be loft on the starboard hand in going to Euesell through the Albeit Channel. Laid a black buoy off the end of a reef which runs off the north end of Motu Mea Island, which must be left on the port hand in going into Waitangi river. Laid a black buoy to mark the edge of the mud flat off Whapu Bay, which mast bo left ;on the port hand in going up to the coaling ground. ■ WANGAROA. Erected a beacon on the South Head 17 feet high, painted white, with a cross on the top to point out the harbour, which was not easily made out. Can be seen from a vessel going in by either: end of Stephenson's Island. Laid a black buoy above Peach Island on a rock with, only eight feet of water at low tide, marked on the chart two and a half fathoms ; is only in the way when working in and oat. MONGONUI. Laid a black buoy to mark the end of the reef, which runs off the North side of the Mongonui harbour ; to be left on port hand going in. PARENGARENGA. Erected two beacons on the North Head, 300 feet apart, and 20 feet high—the inner one white, and the outer one red. These beacons kept in line, lead in over the bar in 11 feet of water at low water springtides. Laid three red buoys on the starboarct/side of the Channel two miles up the river, and and drove six beacons with cages oa their, tops painted black on the port hand going up to mark the channel leading up to Mr S. Yate's Btores, which is on the Oruria River five miles from the mouth. • HOKIANGA. _.. ! ~";< Laid two black buoys in two and, half fathoms at low water to mark the East,edge of the middle ground, about one mile jinside the Heads ; these buoys must be left on the port hand going in. Also laid a red buoy off the end of the reef, which runs off the'-East side of the harbour, just opposite thei mirldle ground. This buoy must be left,on H the starboard hand going in.

POLICE COURT.—This Day.

(Before R. G. Barstow, Esq., R.M.) DRTTNK.ENNESS. . : '

Annie O'Rielly was fined 5s and costs,, for being drunk ; James Veruon forfeited hia bail; ard Nancy Nobbs, for the same offence, was sent to gaol for seven days.

INCORRIGIBLE. William McElvie, a notorious thief, was charged with stealing a coat, value 20s, the property of a person unknown. Prisoner said the coat was his own pro perty ; it was late on Saturday evening when he left Mount Eddn gaol, and so he folded up his coat and other articles intending to turn his back upon Auckland for ever ; but to his surprise, when about to start Detective Grace tapped him'on hia shoulder and accosted him as an old friend, and instead of taking him into a public-house for a nobbier, took him to the station and wanted to know where he got his macintosh from ; and more, he proceeded to search his pockets. He considered it* a great piece of impertinence on the part of Detective Grace, but detectives take just what liberties they like with gentlemen, He Bhould be able to prove that the coat was his own property, and nob the property of another. i ;., v . ,j Sub-Inspector Pardy asked for a remand, as he had no doubt but the real owner, of the coat could be found in a few days.

His Worship acceded, and prisoner was re mander? until Saturday. Prisoner left the dock murmuring at the wane of percaption on tha' part of Justioe, who was evidently too blind to distinguish an honest mm from a despicable thief.

This was all the business.

LICENSING COURT.—This Day.

The annual Licensing Court was held at uoori to-day, before the Commissioners, R.,|C. Barstow, Esq., R.M., Messrs Mitford, Prime, J. May, and J. Newman, Mr Lodge clerk of the Court. The following solicitors were in attendance to watch for their respective clients : Messr3 Tyler, Kissling, Alexander, and McCormick. !'"? Mr Inspector Broham represented the police and reportedon the condition and accommoda' tion of the hotels.

NEW APPLICANT. Mr Frederick Archard applied for a publi can's license for a new hotel in Custom-house street,1 his application being ; certified- fj Messrs Osborne, Yon der Heyde,Anderson, Pedder,'Williams & Co., Boyd,Soppett,Cleal, Niccol, and Kirk wood. Mr Kissling said that although appearing on the list as if it was a new application, it was in reality a transfer. The new .Britomart Hotel had been erected at. a cost .'of more ' than £2000, and he believed it had been er ected to the satisfaction of the Inspector of Police. The hotel was near the wood wharf ( and Britomart station, and would afford accommodation which could not before be obtained in. the locality. He hoped the Court would grant the application. Mr Broham reported that the requisitions of the Act had been strictly complied with. •-'-After some ■consideratiiin the Court granted the application; hour, twelve o'clock... ;;'

: i TRANSFERS." •■ ',' ■There were seventeen applications for transfers, which were all granted, »s follows: -GK A. Avey, Park Hotel, to J. Thor° good; Sarah Davis, Bricklayers Arms, to Sarah Davis ; Michael Dervan,^ Nevada, to James Palmer ; Joseph Ellis, Exchange, to John Porch ; Edward A. Glover, Waver ley, to Joseph Caffrey ; Clement Harwopd Scotia, to Sarah Jane White ; Etnanuel Holloway, Ferry, to George Wallace;. Henry Keane, Occidental, to Edwardjerkins; D. Macgregor,. JRed .tioDi to^ William Pye ■ John Murphy, Masonic, to George A. Avey; "ill?.' '.; -'I. , . •

THE AUCKLAND STAR EVENING SATURDAY, MAY 9, 1881.



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