The Evening Star. THURSDAY, JUNE 30, 1870.

Auckland Star, Volume I, Issue 148, 30 June 1870, Page 2

The Evening Star. THURSDA Y, JUNE 30, 1870.

The p.s. Duke of Edinburgh will leave at noon to-morrow, and the Royal Alfred at 10 o'clock at night.

As will be seen by advertisement, the American Glass-Blowers will shortly appear in Auckland. From tho very favourable criticisms Mr. and Mrs. Woodroffe have received from our Southern contemporaries, we are sure that success awaits them in Auckland. We are glad to notice that the indefatigable agent, Mr. Peaehman, is still with the company.

Tendees for the erection of two lighthouses in the Hauraki Gulf are required by the Provincial G-overnment. To produce large strawberries, remove the soil round each hill to the depth of half an inch or more, without disturbing the roots; then spread evenly over an area of twenty inches in diameter a pound or more of finely pulverized linseed meal or oil meal,and cover it with mellow soil; then spread a mulching of hay or straw two inches deep over the entire surface between the hills. Should the weather be warm and dry a liberal supply of warm water daily will greatly promotetho growth of both vines and berries. Pull up weeds and grass among growing strawberries, rather than cut them up with hoes, as a system of roots is formed near the surface of the ground which should not be injured with a broad hoe.

To-mobbow evening those popular and favorite comedians, Mr. and Mrs.Lachlan McG-owan, take their first benefit at the Prince of Wales Theatre. A most attractive programme is announced, viz.— " Money" and "The Babes in the Wood." In the latter piece Mr. aud Mrs. McGowan appear as the two babes, and we can anticipate an hour's amusement. Since this lady and gentleman have been among us they have appeared in a great round of characters, and soon after their arrival they became great favorites with the Auckland public by their careful and clever acting. As it is their first appeal to Auckland," we trust to .see these clever artistes rewarded by a bumper house. A special general meeting of tho members of the Chamber -of Commerce ' was held at the Mechanics' Institute yesterday afternoon, at which G. Yon der ileyde, Esq., presided. The report of the Dock mmittee was brought up and read by Mr. McCosh Clarke. It will be found elsewhere. It was stated that Mr. Roberton, and probably Mr. Thomas Uemderson, would proceed to Sydney as

a deputation on the port of call question. The expenses incurred are to be advanced by the Chamber, and the Superintendent will be requested to recoup the amount as mentioned in the terms of his letter. A special meeting of the Chamber will take pace ou the Bth pros., for the consideration Of business of importance, esDecially in reference to the bankruptcy iaw, Customs drawbacks, gold duty, &c. The drama of the " Dead Heart" and burlesque of " Macbeth" were produced at the Prince of Wales Theatre last evening to a middling house, no doubt on account of the weather. To-night the " Dead Heart" will be produced for the last time, and Barry O'Ncil will a)so take his farewell of Auckland. The sitting of the District Court was resumed yesterday morning, before Judge Beckham. The only case of any public interest was that of JDavid Arthur v. John Lockwood, which was an action brought for the recovery of £100, for an alleged detention of certain goods, among them being a pianoforte. The case was one of a very peculiar nature. It occupied the attention of the Court from half-past 11 o'clock until hall-past 5 o'clock, without even the usual luilt-hour's adjournment. The Court gave a verdict for the defendant, with costs, which amounted to £11 14s. j Essay and Discussion Class, Y.M. C.A.— The above Class will meet this I'vening, at 7.30, at the Rooms, Welles-ley-street, when a paper -rill be read by Mr. G-. M. Reed, on " Duty in relation to the Amusements of the People." The Kuranui Gold Mining Company yesterday appropriated the sum of £3,175 for the payment of dividends ; tLi_ is equivalent to five shillings per sbai'e. Daeiln-g iIoBBEEY.—A barefaced robbery was perpetrated on Tuesday night, when seven hags of gum were stolen from on board the steamer Gemini, having been apparently passed over the stern into a boat. A hand was on board the vessel at the time, but heard nothing of the marauders. Three of the bags were marked KW with A. underneath, aud the other four J.B.

Fbom a prospectus now lying before us of the Union Steam Navigation Company (Limited), we observe that the object of the company is to take over and continue the plant and business of the N.Z.S.N. Company (Limited). The capital is £50,000, and operations are to be commenced on the 16ih proximo. The monthly m unfed parade of the Auckland Squadron Royal Cavalry Volunteers will rake place iv the Domain, ou Friday next, at half-past three o'clock in the afternoon.

A meeting of the Auckland Medical Society will be held to-morrow evening, at the residence of Dr. Pierce, Karangahape Road.