The Evening Star: WITH WHICH ARE INCORPORATED The Evening News and the Morning News. MONDAY, MAY 13, 1872.

Auckland Star, Volume III, Issue 727, 13 May 1872, Page 2

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

MONDAY, MAY 13, 1872.

For the cause that lacks assistance, For the wrong that needs resistance. For the future in the distance, And the good that we can do.

We have before us the issues of the WaiJcato Times, the latest aspirant in the field of journalism, and which made its debut before the Waikato community with the month current. Our youthful contemporary is calculated to produce a very pleasing impression at first appearance, and we venture to predict that it has before it a lengthened career of usefulness and prosperity. Its articles and paragraphs, both on general and local subjects, are interesting and well written, the advertisement columns have a most attractive appearance, and to the commercial eye of journalism exhibit the signs not only of vitality but of vigorous robuit health. Mercenary as the idea may appear, there must be a weakness in the small of the back, and a newspaper will not and cannot hit straight out from the shoulder if its commercial position, so dependent on advertisements, is shown to be feeble in a beggarly array of duffer columns; In this particular our young contemporary foreshadows independent and vigorous action, and we do not hesitate to say that Waikato should be proud of their new exponent of ita public opinion. That district, under the operation of the colonising policy, with its railway and its settlements, is perhaps the most promising, and will be the most rising in the colony, and ifc requires a journal of its own to make it known and to protect its interests. In the hands of Mr. Jones we believe the Times will thoroughly meet the requirements of an advancing district, and we are greatly pleased to be able to hail th« first appearance of our young contemporary as a complete success.

Our correspondent " H." must exouse us for declining to re-open the Licensing Bench and TJ.K'.A. controversy. The subject is interminable, and sufficient light has already been thrown on ifc for all practical purposes. A " Volunteer " complains of the uses to which the Albert Barrack reserve is devoted from time to time, to the exclusion of the public from the grounds. But until the reserve is fully handed over we cannot see how its temporary disposal can be interfered with.

Mr. J. Mowbray has on view some rery handsome specimens taken from the Bismarck claim. They are still getting out stuff; 2501b5. of specimens have been lodged at the bank, and a great deal more remain on hand.

Mr. James Ruasell applied at the District Court to-day to have a case Bet upon the list without notice. It wai one in which great difficulty had been experienced in serving the defendant —a native living fifteen miles further inland than Ohinemuri. The Court was unwilling to depart from the rules set down for its guidance, but would consider the case, and an answer would be given to-morrow.

The return of sick treated at the Provincial Hospital during the week ending Saturday, May 11, 1872 :—Remained last return, 62; admitted since, 8 ; discharged, 5 ; died 0 ; remaining, 65 ; males, 55 ; females, 10 j Arrangement of cases: —Fever (convales), 1; cancer 3; scrofula, 2; rheumatism, 9; neuralgia, 1; paralysis, S; epilepsy, 1; bronchitis, 1; pleurisy, 1; pneumonia, 2; aneurism, 1; amaurosis, 1; dyspepsia, 2 ; diarrhoea, 1; albuminuria, 1; cyst at is, 1; fistula, 2; fractures, 3 ; c wies and necrosis, 4|; abscess and ulcer, 8 ; cutaneous, 1; wounds and contusions, 4; puerperal monia 1 ; syphilis, 2 : phthsiis, 7. No deaths oocurred during the week The number of children Taooinated was 3,

Thanksare returned to hiaExeellency SirG. P. Bowen for five brace of pheasants for the use of patients; also to Mrs. Kinder for a bundle of old linen, and to Mr. Doull for a donation of the Christian Times.

The following schedules of contributories will be determined at the District Court tomorrow (Tuesday) :—Mount Aurum, Success, Braganza, Southorn Enterprise, John o'Groats Extension, Wakatip, Scottish Crown, Lady Bird and Hand'of Friendship, Royal Exchange, Ickermann and Durham, and the Hokitika.

We are glad to observe that Sir. Hugh Craig, late purser of the mail steamer Nebraska, has been appointed manager of the Thames Steam Navigation Company. This is a sufficient; guarantee that the affairs of the company will be properly and efficiently managed.

It has been reported in town that alluvial gold has been discovered in small quantities on the beach at Coromandel in the neighborhood of the Green Harp claim.

The popularity of the minstrels at the Citj Hall is on the inoreaso. There was another large attendance on Saturday evening, and the entertainment passed off successfully. All who like wit, fun, and harmony should pay a yisit to the City Hall, and they will not go away dissatisfied. A ohange of programme takes place to-night.

A very serious complaint has been made to us of the incautious me of fire-arms in Newton. A young man on Saturday morning last, whilst proceeding to his employment, felt a bullet whiz close past his ear ; another man had also a narrow escape. We know from which direction the shot came, but as the matter is in the hands of the police the parties will probably receive a sufficient caution when introduced to Captain Beckham, which they most assuredly will be in the course of a day or so.

A football match between the Volunteers and Civilians was played on Saturday afternoon in the Albert Barracks, and after a spirited contest resulted in a victory to the Volunteers.

Passengers for the Thames should observe that Mr. Hugh Craig, the manager of Thames Steam Packet Company, announces that on and after to-day the time of the departure of the Golden Crown and Boyal Alfred steamers will be punctually adhered to according to the advertised time table. This is a step in the right direction.

The subscription list towards the establish* ment of an Auckland Band, in connection with the Artillery Band is published. The amount has already reached £66 7s. 6d. Further subscriptions for the object are solicited by Mr. Fenton, treasurer.

Butchers in the vicinity of Wakefield street cheerfully assert that since the detection and handing up to justice ef a juvenile delinquent who was caught in the act of robbing a till in participis jlagranto they have been enabled to accumulate comparative wealth. We congratulate them on their prosperity.

Mr. A. Asher, fire inspector, gives notice to the members of the Insurance Companies' Fire Brigade against using the engines and working gear of the fire apparatus placed at the Karangahape road, Hobson street, and Fort street stations, the same having been placed in his charge by the trustee?. Notice is given that the annual genera meeting of the members of the Auckland Institute will be held in the museum buildings this evening at half-past seven o'clock.

Mr. J. South gave his concluding performance on Saturday night. There was a good entertainment provided, but Mr. South lies had to labour under a great disadvantage, namely a novel counter»attraction.

An itinerant lecturer addressed the public on the Market Square last evening, and succeeded in drawing a large crowd. The purport of his lecture appeared to ba on the economical manufacture of wines and spirits, full directions for which were contained in a book of recipes on sale by him, price two shillings. He gave several illustrations during the evening by producing acy kind of spirits from one bottle by the application of a little sugar and water,

The Waikato Times, in a leader of Saturday, exposes the needless expenditure of money in the Government Printing Office, Wellington, it says that the wages paid in this establishment are 30 per cent, more than paid are by any other employer, and that if the work was let by contract among the printing offices of the colony it could bo done for little more than half the cost. It calls for a thorough investigation in the matter, and trusts that during'the coming session of the Assembly the death warrant of this expensivo and inefficient department will be signed.

We observe the following in the Waikato Times .—" Wanted— A Brickmaker. There is a large supply of earth suitable for brickmaking on the Waipa river. The Bteamers are now plying regularly on that and the Waikato river, and if bricks could be made and delivered at the different townships at a reasonable cost, our wooden buildings would soon give place to substantial brick erections. Our townships are fast growing in size, and if only for the sake of greater security from the ravages of fire it would be wise on the part of thosa who erect new buildings, to use bricks. The saving in fire insurance in the course of a few years would go far to compensate them for the extra cost."

Notice is given that a novel entertainment will take place at the Theatre Eoyal tq-morrow, Wednesday and Friday evenings by Mr. Frank Weston, the wizard oil prince. Admission free. If the audience are dissatisfied with the entertainment the price of admission will be refunded. The programme states also that Mr. Weston will "dig down" and " speak a piece," he will banjoiae and more too. Who will not go and see this wonderful benefactor and caterer ?

A Bevision Court for the purpose of revising the electoral roll for the district of Franklin and Eden will bo held on Wednesday, the 28th mat., at the Registrar's Chambers, Supreme Court.

The Waikato Times, says : —We are glad to record that another barge-load of 54 head of cattle passed here to-day, bound for Mercer. These are the largest beasts that have yet gone down by this means. They are from the herd of Mr. Scott, of Paterangi.

A shocking gun accident has happened at the Northern "Wairoa, which unfortunately proved fatal. From e<?counts to hand it appears that a shoemaker named Patrick Murphy, in the employ of Mr. John Dennin, went out in the bash last Sunday morning to shoot pigeons, accompanied by a little boy of 12 years of age, son of Mr. William Q-ear. The boy was ahead following up some pigeons, with Murphy close behind him. On coming to a creek the lad turned round and said " Here is a creek to cross," when Murphy's gun went off and lodged the contents of the barrel into the lower part of the poor little fellow's head, completely blowing away the skull and brains. Death was of course instantaneous. Murphy went for assistance, leaving the dog and gun beside the corpse, but on returning was so beside himself with grief that ho could not find the spot. After some time, however, the body was found covered with the tide, it being high water. It was removed to Maagawhare, where an inquest

was held before Mr. Webb, coroner. A verdtot of accidental shooting was returned, with a rider censuring Murphy for the careless" way in which he had carried the loaded gun. The lovers of good eating will be glad to see that Mr. E. Boach has resumed the Q.C.E. Dining rooms in Shortland street, and as the place has been wholly renovated, we are sure he will meet with all the old faces. From a speoial telegram received yesterday by Messrs. L. D. Nathan and Co. we learn that the barque Bast Lothin arrived at Adelaide from New York on the 4th instant. She may be expected to arrive in Auckland about the end of the present month. Madame Moller's concert, advertised for Thursday next, ia postponed till further notice. We have been informed that some illnatured and malicious person has given currency to a report that the letter f igned " Junius " in our issue of Saturday last was written by a member of the committee of the Young Men's Christian Association. For the information of " the man in the street " we may state, once for all, that the report alluded to is wholly without foundation ; and we do not think that the management of that institim tion is at all likely to intermeddle in matters with which it has no concern. We can give the positive assurance that the writer of the letter in qustion is in no way directly or indirectly connected with the Young Men's Christian Association. Our Onehunga friends have an unusual treat in store for them oa Thursday, Mr. Winter and Madame Winter, as notified in another column, giving a coucert there on that evening. We have no doubt that Mr. Winter, who by the way is a pupil of Balfe, the gre at musical composer, and Madame Winter, whoso musical talents have made her so popular on every occasion of her public appearance in Auckland, will meet with a crowd of enthusiastic auditors, and that the utmost satisfao tion will be afforded. Wo have just been informed that in consequence of the high premiums charged by the several Insurance Companies Mr. Asher, Fire Inspector, proposes forming a Volunteer Fire Brigade to protect uninsured property only, having the sole control of three of the best engines in his possession. There cannot be a doubt that satisfaction will be felt at such an intimation, as the more fire brigades there are in the city the better for the public safety. We have further learned that the local agont of one of the best and most flourishing Insurance Companies has offered a most liberal assistance to Mr. Asher in furtherance of the object.