SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

HIGH WATER] Tomorrow Morning, — t UN BET—This Evening. 5 27 I UN RISE.—To-Morrow Morning, C.S2 -OUN'S AGE.—First Quarter, 18th, G. 53 a.m.

ARRIVALS.

YESTERDAY. City of Quebec, ship. Falconer, from London. M rcia, baraue, Hic!;s. from London, Wnitasi as., Edie, from Russell. Lizzie, cutter, fr-in Whangapoua. TO DAY. Clara llargravo, barmir, Carr, from Newcastle Fleetwing, schooner. Caitchcon, fiom BussUl

DEPARTURES.

Pearl, ketch, Wilson, for New Caledonia. . PROJECTED DEPARTURES. London—Agate, loading Sydney—Hero, 27th Tauranga. Gisborne, Southern Ports and Mel bourne—Penguin, Krid'.y Russoll—lonn. every Monday : Waitak', Fi way Tauranga—Glonel ~ tridiy; Waitaki, Tuesday For New Plymouth cud Southern Porta — Hawea, 20th. Whangorei—Argyle, Tuesdays and Fridays ; Waitaki, Thursd iy Itarotonga—Maz ppa, Atotehau .Now Stork —minor Vern.n

VESSELS EXPECTED.

Penguin, s.s , fr-.m Ihe : o;>th, Monday. John Bull, 'barque, from London; sailed i'.u ruary 10 Wolverine, H.M.S., from Sydney Camille, brig, ficrn Now York ,_._,„ Loch Do ■, barqu", from Louden ; s.nlcd _ ob. It. Syren, brig, from .Sydney Borcalis, brigantine. from Lovuka Island Lily, brigantine, front Chatham Island Falcon, schooner, from tbo Islands Edith, schooner, from Tonga Sybil, schooner, f.'oni Tahiti Transit.schooner, from Tahiti Dayspring, mission scho.noi. from the l3:anus Coronot, schooner, tiom Marshall Group. Bello Brandon, schooner from I.mo Islands Nautilus. H.I G.M.S., from Tonga Sam Mendel, ship, from London ; leading Chilo, barque, from London ; loading Midge, schooner, from Lsvak. MogMcrrilicK brigantine, Irom Levuka Glimpse, ketch, from Timaru Caledonia, schooner, from Tonga. Maricn, schooner, from Norfolk Islnncl.

IMPORTS.

Per Clara Ha-grcaves from Newcastle—2,ooo iron ba^k spores, H pairs slialti, 10 tons coko, 107 tons small and 280 tons largo coal.

Fcr City of Q ebec:— Plain cottons. .-S1,::8J ; coloured cottons, £210 ; pined cotton-, £100; woollens and worsteds. .-C2 130; funnels £070: linen in bales, £210 ; li'i;-.u i". c.130, £170; i-lUIV t'ilk aud velvets, £210 ; mil linery. £20 ; hosiery, £100; silk and cnttons, £10 ; haberdashery, £.~>70; ni'parel. £ .550; blankets, WS: carpets aud nigs £10S0; toilet and tabte covers £10; filk hats, £50; felt ha„ and caps, £100; dressed leather, £200: wrought leather, £300; saddl-.ry, £220; floor "cloth, £50; tali balzo, £50; sowing machines, £130; vcst:is, £130; blacking, £10: n'-rictiltural implements. £30; ag.- lcultural michinery, £70; rails ned general machinery, £750; books. £220: pape-. 127 cwt.; tt^tionery, £10 ; paperhanging.-, £120 ; upholstery, £130 ; plated and papier much, goods, £53 ; firearms, £20; piancs, £S0; gunpowder, 210 cwt; iron tanks, £30; lead shot. 2 tons; cluvn and anchors, 2 tons; hardware and cutlery, £110; b_r and rod iron, 11 tons; galvan ized hon, 11 tons; sheet land, 3 tons; yellow metal, 6 tons ; copper, 1 ton ; in. ot tin, 5 cwt; zinc, 1 tons; linseed oil. 78 gallo.s; whiting, 13 tons; paint colour--, £250'; fliutgla^a, £S0; china and eartnenwaro, £291; glassbottles. £180; canvas, £1W; lines and twines, £12; brandy in bul'-, 1300 proof gallons; brandy in case, 2,270 oroaf giiUo-s ; rum, 2.G17 proof gals.; ganeva, 1010 proof ga lons ; o.rdiali. 17 gallons ; Briti h spirits in bul*. i.C 3 proof gals j; British spirits in case. 222 proof .allons; rod wine, SIS gallons ; whito wine, 20S . allons; bcor glass. 123 barrels of 3Q gallons each; malt, 03 quartern; preserved fßh, not rated. £111; salt fish. £20; assorted oilmen's store-. £300 ; vino mar, 110 gal 1 ,ns; coca, 29 cwt.; ohocol.to, 1 cwt.; mustard, £112; blue, £121 tapioc.% 2 cwt; vormicoila and macaroni, 3 cwt.; whito calt, 17 tons ; soda crystals, 2S tons; hiorbonate of soda. 30 tons; silicate of soda, 3 ions; Brtish and foreign cmdles, £70; raisins, 22 cvt.; currant 1, 72 cwt; Fr.no- plums, 10 cwt.; glucose and saccarum, 50 cwt.; co..fectionory and peel, £202; apothecary ware, £200; tartaric acid, 10 cwt.; condensed milk, £G; cor.i flour, £75. Total declared valuo of. cargo. £23,200.

20 cases oft. to 10ft, gr.lvaciscd corrugated iron.—W. S. Laiirio.

1 ccso calico . 1 bale blankets, 1 caso ol lirottes aud cult's 1 ca3o clothing, 3 cases fancy drapery.—T. Mc.Ylaster.

Ex City Of Quebec and Mercla from London -2S tons printing paper.—Evening Sr_n.

Por Merci", from London :— 130 carrels crusted lump sugar, 1000 bags C. & F. salt, 700 Fac'^s manure fcalt, i cases muntz metal.—"VV. S. Laurie. 1 ca'o indestructahlo riolls, 1 enso clrrssod dolls, 1 case writing desks, 2 cases chessmen (•-vood and Ivory), drau.it. Cribbigo, compen dium, and otkv games, statiencry cabinets, inkstands, invoice rack', &c: I casi rocket knives and scis3 r3, 1 caso glassware, 1 case violin . concertiuas, aecordiuus, Sec— Charles Kelsoy & Co. Plain cottons, £lf0; coloured cottons, £20; printed cottons. £100; woollens and worsteds, £130 ; flannels, £230; linen in ba'cs, £120 ; linen in case, £170: cotton and woollens, £301; Silk and velvets, £70; millinery, £D 0; hosiery. £120 ; sowing thread, £200; haberdashery, £510 ; um brella. £210 ; cotton and linen shirts, £50; ap parel, £1130; blankets, £200 ; carpets and rugs, £10 ; toilet and tablo covers, £10 ; _c!t ha's and caps, £520 ; floorcloth, £10; verts, £3GO ; olae.k- i■ j*, £10; agricultural i'nn!omenta. „10)j agricultural mac_ln«rj. £310 ; r.-.ils and general machinery. £I, S.O: books, £'00; paper 462 cwt; stationt-ry, £-00; upholstery, £1110; tinware, £20; b u-thwa o, £30; plated _nd papier macho goods, £150; t ,ys, £-50; 11,-o.arms, £70; pi mos, £111; forks, £50; jewellery. £10; iigricitl tu al and garden s-e .<;s, £120; clay tobacco pipes £10,; gunpowder. 180 cwt; safety fuse, £75; i-on tanks, £60; shoot lead, 2 tons; chain and anchors, 6 ton 3 ; hardware and cutlery, £2,320 ; b ,r and rod iron, 15 tons: plate iron, 3 tons; pipo lead, 1 ton; ycllo sv metal, 2 tons; tin plates 100 boxes ; iron n»ils 25 tons ; vviro and wire rope, 17 tons ; zinc, 1 ton ; linseed oil, Sts gallons r*po oil, 39 gallons; piint colours, £10; pitch and tar 1 barrels and -1 drams ; flint glass, £170 ; ■window glass £2; plato glass 2 cases; china and earthenware, £150; glass bottles, £120 ; bran and Hoar baga. £'JS ; canvas, £120 ; corda _c, £17 lines and twino-, £7; cement, 250 barrels; brandy in bulk, 713 proof ggllons; brandy In caso, 100 proof gallons; rum, 740 proof gallons; geneva, 200 proof gallons; British spirits in bull., 867 proof gallons; British spirits in cose, 213 proof gallons ; red wlno, 210 gallons ; white wine, 118 gallons; beer (bulk), 15 barrels of 36 gallons each; beer (glass), 92 Darrels of 36 gallons each: malt, 113 quarters; preserved flsh not rated, £171; sardines, £133 ; aborted oilmen's stores. £563: vinegar, 511 gallons; foreign salad oil, 98 gallons; pepper and spices, lGcwt.; cocoa, 4cwt.; nut . 17cwt.; starch, £31; sago, 78cwt.; tapioca, 7owt.; Bpllr. peas. 50cwt; white salt, 115 tons; soda crysta's, 9 tons; bicarbonate of soda, 30cvvt.; ash md potash, 1 ton: ciustic soda, 3 tons; British and foreign candles. SOcwt.; soap, lewt.; raisins 76cwt.; currants. 53cwt.; carraway seed, 3cwt; refined sugar, 32'2cwt.; glucose and saccarum. 3Cswt.; treacle, scwt.; confectionery and peel, _S0; apothecary ware, £2SO; saltpetre, scwt.; tar taric acid. 12cwt.; cream taitar, Gcwc; en deuscd milk, £80; cornflour, £123; coke, 20 tons. Total declared value of cargo, £22,7C0.

Inwards Coastwise.—Lady of tho Lako from Matakana, with -15 tons of firewood; Ran gatira, from Omaha, with 5U tons firewood; South Carolina from Barrior, with 50 tons fire wood ; Mercury from Tairua, with 21.715 feet timber and 12 sacks kauri gum; Lizzie from Mangapai, with 26,000 feet tinibo-; Paiu from Tairua, with 21,800 feet timber ; Gjm from Tai rua, with 27,000 feet timber; F cotwing1 from Russell, with 91 tons of coal. Outwards Coastwise —Lady of the Lake for Mahurangi; Cnristlna for Kuesell, with 50 bags of blasting powder; South Carolina for Barrier; Kangatira for Omaha; Lizzie for "Whangapona. The Union Company's s.s. Waitaki returned from Russell yesterday. She will leave for Tau ranga to-morrow afternoon. The brig Syren, now daily oxpocted from Sydney, which port sho left on tho 3rd iDstant, has on board a full car. .o of bonedust. The barque Agato is steadily filling up with cargo for London, and sho will be ready to sail shortly. She has good accommodation for Baloon and and steerage passengers. Tho schooner Mazcppa is again on the berth for RarotonKa. She is expected to sail about the end of the present week. It is understood that the Presbyterian mission vessel Dayspring will shortly arrivo bore from the Islands, where she is at prosent engagod in mission work. The s.s. Glenc'g is ex. ectcd to arrive from Taurantra to-morrow morning, she will return to tho same port on Wednesday afternoon. The -arquentino Elinor Vernon is rapidly taking in kanri gu-t for New Yorfc alongside tho Railway Wharf. She Is cxpoctod to be a full vossel this week, Tho EChooDer Atotehau is on the berth for Harotonga. Sho will in all probability sal befoie the end of tho present w. ek. The s.s. Argyle will arrivo to-night from Whangarei and Mangapai. She is announced to leave again for the same port 3 to-morrow afternoon. Tho barque Stag, from Ncwcajt'o, has been berthed alongsitio tho inner woatcrn tee ol tho ; Queon-stroet Wharf. She commenc3dd'scharg ing her cargo ther. to-day. The s.s. Hero is expected here again from Sydney and Melbou mc on Monday next ahc will leave again for the same ports ou tho after noon of the following day. The ketch Pearl sailed yesterday for Norfolk Island and New Caledonia with a general cargo. ! Passenger—Mr Newton. A BChooner insido Tirit'ri was signalled whon wo went to press. Sho should make the harbour to-night. Tho Union Company's p.s. Rengimi files not leave Tauranga for this port until tomorrow and therefore sho will not aTive hor until Mon day morning. She leaves for Weill ugton via South on Friday nvxt. There can now bn very little doubt that tho schooner Acadia, which left Napier for this port moro than six weeks ago, has boon lost. Very heavy weather was experienced on the coast about the timo of her departure from Napier ivr,ditl3 feared that sho must h_vo foundered dnrln- one of tho jrales. During tho latter part of hist week, shipping business in tho port was almost at a standstill. ; in <i tho harbour was almost entirely bare of vessels other than coasters. On Saturday after noon, thoonly vesselsat the Queori-;:treet Wharf ■were tho bar cues Stag and Agato, and tho schooners Atotehau and Mazeppa. while tho ijarquontino Elinor Vornoii nnd briga-ilino Linda Wcbar wore the only cues a'on .Hide tho Hallway Wharf. Such dullness in the port has not been felt for a cons derabie t'mo past This however was the calm that indicated a comiig atorm. for several largo vessels which have been expected for come wcoka put in an appear nco since Saturday. aTlic barque Clnra Hurgravo arrived from Newcastle to-day, after a very lengthy passairo Of 3 Wrystrongga'cs were experienced, • anti during one of these tho vessel sustained ' injury, and a quantity of cargo was thrown <>"__f li7irrii.-v',H'irJ' 1 C:i' r reports having left ■ __r_tlinu.i l r"l"~..|!th m , Ha .light ...NX be aimouno^.,, wiuii the „ vcorC( j t0 -*»»..-cd to a strong i;alu. I tjnmv *- i £ of water. Tito cover- AuctlO Eiartoti, and th« Kf-lo |\!w ton_i*sfc backstay ' : /ossola si de.utid other j ittoi-aiowateriapidly i . kept constantly going, f ' LjofCJalV7cr3'th.r^"i

kopt bofora tho wind, in order that temporary repairs might bo cil.oted. Heavy weather was experienced till the 10th instant, and tho wind then Bhifted to tho S.E. Tho Three Kings were passed or. tho llth instant, and S.S.E. and S. winds, with calms, wero experienced down the coast till arrival.

ARRIVAL OF THE CITY OF QUEBEC.

Lato on Faturday afternoon, tho signal of a ship outside Tiritlrl was hoisted at the Monnt Victo:ia Signal Station, and it was at once con jectured that tho vessel in sight was the City of Quebec, 105 days out from tho Downs. Tho signal was still up yesterday morning, but beforo noon of yesterday tho vessel was working up tho harbour. Sho anchored at the powder ground about mid day. Sho proved, as was anticipated, to be tho City of Quebec from Lon don, with a full general cargo, and a number of passengers. Sho is an iron vessel of 807 tons register, and is under charter to Messrs Shaw, and Co., her Auckland agents being Meaers Owen and Graham. This is the first visit ottheCityol Quebec to Auckland.Fromthercport furnished to U3 it appears that the passage hai been a vory pleasant one, moderate weather having besn experienced nearly the whole of the time. The City of Quebec lorttho Downs on January 3rd, and had light S.W. winds down the Channel. Across tho Bay of Biscay a strong g.;le from the south and B>uth-west, which continued for fourteen days, accompanied with high sea. The N.E. trades, which wero plcl'Cd iip in latitude 3Gdeg. N. and longitudo ISle .. Vv., proved to bo moderate. Passed Mad-ira Island on the 21th. and sighted Cape Do Verde on the 30th. The N.E. trades carried tho vessel to latitude 2dc_. N. and longitude 21rleg. W., and thoy wore lo?t on February 6th, Crossed tho Equator two days later in tho samo longitude, tho ship then being 36 days out from tho Downs The 9.E. trades wore picked up on the lOh in latitude ideg. S. ond longitude 27d0 .. VV. Thoy proved light, and had too much south ing Lost them on tho 17th February in latitudo 2ldcg. South, Mo.crato N.E winds to the meridian of Greenwich, which was crossed on the 2nd March, 52 days from the Downs. Crossod tho meridian of the Capo of Good Hope on tho 8 li March in latitude lOdeg. South. Then en countered strong gales from various quarter', which continued till reaching longitude oOdcg. E. Did not secure the v/esterlies till March 19th, in latitude 4'Jdeg. S. and longitude 50deg. K. The highest parallel touched in running down tho castings was IGdog. ?. Passed tho meridian of Capo Leuwin on April Ist, and had westerly breezes till abreast of Tasmania on tho 17th. Strong S.W. wind and heavy squalls thence till sighting the Three Kings on Monday Inst. Bounded tho North Cape next day, and had light south-east winds down tho coast, 'iho City of Quobcc brings a largo and valu able cargo, and tho following passengers: — Saloon : Mrs and Miss Proctor, Messr. Bailey, W. O. Charlton. Fecond cabin :Mr and Mrs Mill ignn, Mr and Mrs Conder and two children, Messrs VV. Monroe, John Judge, W.Atkinson, and A. Allom. Steerage: Mr and Mrs Johnson, Mr and Mrs Cowley and child, Mr and Mrs Andrews. Mr and Mrs Molehill, Messrs W. Uogers, J. Westcrman, J Murray, F. Peters. A testimonial signed by tho ra<Ocngnrs was presontcd to Captain Falconer on tho arrival of the vessel. It wa3 as follows:—" Auckland, April, ISSO. Dear Sir,—Wo, tho undersigned, have much pleasure in presenting you and your cliicers our most hearty thinks for the very ablo way in which you havo landed us at tho port of our destination. We further fcol grateful for your very kind and affable manner to all on board, which has tended to shorten tho mono tony of the passage. Wishing you health and prosperity in ail your future undertakings—Wo remain, &c. [Hero follow the signatures.]

ARRIVAL OF THE MERCIA.

Tho barque Mcrcia arrived from London yos torday, rounding tho North Head about two or three hours aftor tho City of Quobco. Phc his mado the passage from tho Downs in 101 days. Captain Hick reports loavina on tho sth January. Experienced li^ht *.K. winds down tho channel. Had strong S.W.aud S.E.winds and heiivy head sea across the Bay of Biscay.Ontho 25th tho wind veered to tho N., and N. and N.E. winds wero experienced till reaching latitudo 25° north. Tho N.E. trades, which woro poor, continuod to 2' north. Crof-sed tho Equator on February 15 in longtitude 2U'3o' west, 11 days out. Tho S.E. trades, which proved modorate, wero picked up 2- south, nnd continued till reaching latitude 21' touth, and longitude 3G' west; northerly and north-west winds' till crossing the meridian of Grconwich on March 17, C 2 days out; westerly and north-west winds thonco to rounding tho Cape of Good Hopo on tho 12th, in -ID' south. In running down tho eastings, tha highest parallel touched was 52' south. A number of icebergs wero passed between tho meridians of 2i' and tiO" oast. Passed Capo Louwin on March 3ht, and experienced south-west and north-went winds tlli abreast 'of Hobart Town on tho 6th inßUnt; thenco to tho Throe I-tniis, which was sighted on tho 13th, south-wost and south winds: roundel tho North Cape on the same day, and bad litfht southeast winds down tho coast. Passed Tiritiri at U p.m. on Saturday, and arrived in harbour yesterday afternoon. Tho Mcrcia brings a large goncral cargo, consigned to tho New Zoaland Shipping Company, but no_ passengers. Haviug a quantity of powder ou ■WTTHralioTs lying at tho powder ground. Sho will, however, como up tho harbour to-morrow.

NOTICE TO MARINERS.

Tho following nntico to mariners has been issued from tho Marino Department at Wel lington in roforenco to the approaches to Port Nicholson, North Island, New Zealand:—"A sunken rock (on which the Sophia It. Luhrs struck) has beon found about ono and a-ha'f cables length E. by S. from tlio ond of tho reef running out on tho west side of Lycll Bay. This rock has only about sovontoon feet on it at low water spring tides. Particular attention is directed to tlio directions . iven In tho " Now Zealand Pilot" (page 127. edition of 1875). Run nm_ fcr Port Nicholson from tho northward or westward with a fair wind Capo 'i'cra wito should ho passed at a distnnca cf from two to three miles, and the continuous ooa?t not approached nearer until arrived between Rirori Rock and Sinclair Head, when a vessel m«y haul gradually np towarke the lattor, taking c:iro to keep Tcn carrow li .hthouso well opon, and passin . about one mile from tho points of land to tho eaitward of Sinclair Head until Barnttßeef opens out, when =he may t-t°or boldly for tho southern end of tha latter, p ,s:,in . it, if necossary, within half a cable as before .escribed.—H. A. Atkinson.'

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

ARRIVALS. Rowena, s.s., from HokiaDga. Havrca, s.s., Kennedy, from Southern Ports

DEPARTURES. Cutty Sark, ech„ McClymont, for Hoklanga

The Union Company's p.s. nawea arrived from West Coast and Southern Ports yesterday, with the followin _: passengers :—Mr and Mrs Thompson, Mr and Mrs llawson, Mesdames Wilson and Higgin, Misses Bell and Kolsoy, Messrs Owen _lcKcn_ie, Price, Young. Mcchio, Dunn, Vicars, McQibloy, Shertz, Gardinor, Corbett, Wills, Drake, Cook, Walker, Scott, Davidson, and 19 steerage. Sho Icavos again for the South to-morrow.

KAIPARA SHIPPING.

There is very little doing in shipping this weolr.

Arrivals: April H, Hannih Bloomflel- ; ICth, Eli-* feary, and Annie Wilson.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

W-_UNGTor. yesterday. Arrived: May, schooner, irom Singapore : Portland, b_rquo, from London; Kdward Bowick, the steward, committed suicide by taking carbolic acid. Gr_ymout:_:, Saturday. Sailed : Augusta for IWanukau. L-ttelton', Saturday. Sailed I Star of India for London. Bluff, this day. ARRIVAL OF THK TK ANAU. The To Anau arrived at 7 a.m., and sails a*, 5 p.m. forDunodin; Passengers :—Saloon : Judge Wilson, and seven In the steorage. Sho takes 20 tons cargo. Waitara, fhls day. The s.s. Hanna Mokau, arrived from One hunga yesterday. New Plymouth, yestordaj. Arrived : Rangatirl from Onohun ga at7a.ni.

CHIEF POST-OFFICE, AUCKLAND.

Mails wim. Close as Unijkr :— This Day. For Russoll, Kawakawa, Waugaroa, and Mon gonui, por lona, at 4 p.m. For Thames, por Enterprise, at 5.30 p.m. ToitSDAV, 20th. Instant. For Waitara, per Lallah Rookh, at 8 a.m. For Thames, por Rotomahana, at 8.30 a.m. For Tiyphona,per Bitty, at 9 a.m. For Waiwora, J_awau, Omaha, and Matakana, por Rose Casey, at 10 a.m. For Taranaki, Wanganui, and Southern Pro vinces, per Hawea. at 1 p.m. For Wangarei Heads, Waipu, Wangarel, and Mangapai, per Argylo, at 1 p.m Wednesday, 21st instant. For Thames, per Rotomahana, at 930 a.m. For Tauranga, Gisborne, Napior, and Southorn Provinces, and Australian Colonies, por Penguin, at 1 p.m. For Whitiangi, I'airna, Tauranga, and Opo'-ikl, por Glonolg. at 1 p.m. For Mangawai, por Kiua, ats p.m. TUESDAY. 27th Instant. Per s.s. Zonliindia as follows:— For Sandwich Islands, United States of America. Canada, British Columbia, Central and South America, and British and Foreign VVost Indies, Japan, nnd China, including Hongkong, at 1 p.m. For United Kingdom and Contlnont of Europe, at 1 p.m. For monoy ordors, and registered lottors, at 11.30 a.m. Late letters bearing an oxtra fco of Blxponco, In addition to tho postage, will bo rocoived by tho Mall Agont on board tho stoamor up to tho timo of sailing. For Russell, Kawakawa, and Australian Colonies, per To Anau, at 3 p.m. S. B. Hiss, Chief Postmaster.

BIRTH.

McGINLKV.—On April 9, ut her residence, Vlncont-stroot, t ho wifo of Edward . lcUln loy of a daughter.

TOWN EDITION. PUBLISHED AT 4.30. The Evening Star: WITH WHICH ARE INCORPORATED The Evening News, The Morning News, and The Echo.

MONDAY, APRIL, 19, 1880.

R.i the cause thnt lacks assistance. For tio wrong tlmt n.-ds reslst-nct, Tor the futaru In the distance, A-,i tho _o-;_ that wa c:iu do.

Tiie ofiicera of the Property Tax Deptii'tmont aro arranging tho necessary preliminaries for tho collection of tlio tax, and in a few days forms will bo lot't at evory house inviting the owner to inako .m estimate of all his earthly possessions. Thoso who havo just paid tho Land Tax will bo rather chagrined to find that tho last thrco months for which they are compelled to pay will bo oyer-lappcdbytlio Property Tax, so that, during tho poriod between tho 31st of March, from which tho Property Tax will date, to the 80th of Juno, whon tho Land Tax lap.es, both Property and Land taxes will accrue concurrently. 1 This was not intended by tho legislature, but tho change in the end of tho financial your, renders it unavoidable, aud tho Government, it is said, aro determined to enforce payment. The Proporty Tax, however, will not be collected until about September or October next, while the Land Tux, for the first six months of this year, be came duo and payable on tho Ist of ' April. In introducing a now scheme of taxation, meant to touch overytlting that a man lias more than £500 value, somo confusion will probably arise; , th.|issue of a pamphlet,-entitled "A Guide to tho Property Assossmottt Act, 1870," by Mr C. W. Crombio, Deputy Property Tax Commissioner, Wellington is therefore opportune The "guide" gives all tho important sections of the Act fully, and contains useful instruc tions upon tho manner of filling up forms, together with tho interpretations f of particular clauses which will bo adopt ed in the valuations. Tlio first point which the patient bearer of the burden r has to satisfy himself upon is this. What does the Act propose to tax? and , second, how is it intended to levy the tax 1 To tho first query Mr Crombio answers : " Tho object of these Acts is to compel overy person who has pro pertyofagrcater valuo than .£sootocon tribute towards the necessities of tbe Stato in proportion to his possessions." Thus everything is taxablo—invest ments, furniture, jewellery, clothing, household goods, stock-in-trade, farm ing stock, merchandize, &c.; only a man must possess £500 in worldly goods before lie becomes a taxable subject, and when he is taxable exemption is allowed him up to that amount. The manner in whicli tho value of property is to bo ascertained for tho purpose of the Act is this : Certain forms will bo delivored to every person who comes within range of the tax, who is then required to make an estimate of Lis own real and personal property, and also of his out standing liabilities The personal pro perty is valued by the owner only. The asseessor has no power to inquire into it. If, however, tho Deputy-Com missioner of the district is not satisfied, he may call upon tho owner to make another return • and that being still considered unsatisfactory, tho objection would gobefore the Board of Reviewers, who have power to summon witnesses aud call for papers. Tho only thing valued by the Assessors is tho real pro perty whicli is now valued for the pur poses of local taxation. Mr. Crombie specially corrects two or tbrco errors that have gained currency. Among them | ho mentions an impression that a man must particularize his debts. Ho ob serves that this is not requisite; he has only to state tho gross amount, " and en put this as much below the total of his indebtedness as ho pleases, and this without breaking his declarations which is to tho effect that ho actually owes tho debts for which he claims deduction ;" " but you havo either to return all your property or make a false declaration, rendering you liable to heavy penalties." Mr Crombie goes on to remark that the privilogc of not returning all n. man's debts, and so incurring taxation needlessly, may bo considered a doubtful one; never- ' tholess it is very commonly exercised iv England under the Income Tax Law, Mr Crombie endeavours to combat the argument that the Property Tax is a tax i on thrift and that the man who spends ' all his income escapes scot free. He , instances a man who has an income of | £1000, and one year saves £500 of it. t Tho tax ou this would bo £2 Is Sd. If ' next year he lived up to his iuoomo j _-_■_-_-_-_-_-___■

would probably pay in taxation be tween £4Q andJ£Go. To inquire into tho philosophy of the tax is however hardly the purpose of Mr. Crombio's pamphlet, nor need it be now of the person who has to pay, for there is no hope of rendering the impost lighter at present. The condition of the Colony renders it imperative to levy the tax, and tho main purpose of those who have to enforce and thoso who pay it should be to render tho collection as little irritating as possible.

Dr. Kenderdino will take the chair at the annual meeting of the Auxiliary British and Koreigu Bible Society this evening in the Young Men's Christian Association liooms, and an address will be delivered by Rev. Mr Evans, the successor of the Rev. K. Backhouse, deceased. We under stand a select choir of singers will he in attendance.

Some alarm was created in the minds of the residents yesterday afternoon in the neighbourhood of the Supreme Court by the ringing of the Parnell fircbell, and cries of "Fire." A dense volume of smoke was seen issuing from the brow of Constitution Hill, and a rush was made in that direction. It was thought that Mr Kay's new cottage was on lire, hut ou reaching the spot it was discovered that it was in the scrub and dry grass. A number of boys were lying on the slope smoking short pipes, and one of their l'ghted matches had caused the conflagra tion,

Capt. Colheck, M.IT.lt, for Marsden met the Electors of I .aino in the Public Hall on Friday evening, Mr A. Elliot presiding. Cttpt Colbcck entered into a full cxplana ti ou of his reasons for supporting the Hall Government. At the close of his address, a hearty vote of confidence was passed. At Mangawai also a vote of confidence was accorded.

His Grace Archbishop Steins, assisted by Father Walter Macdonald, celebrated mass

at 9 o'clock yesterday morning, aud preached aa impressive sermon in com memoration of the feast of St. Joseph, to a large congregation. About thirty men were present from the Gcruiau warship, Bismarck, now iv port. The juvenile choir s.in<» the musical portion of the muss very nicely under tho guidance of Miss Kirby. His Grace subsequently delivered a short

address to tho Germans in their own language. The Archbishop presided at vespers, and preached on tho subject of the feast of the day from the words, " Blessed aro they who dwell in the houso of the Lord." The discourse touched upon the life, character, virtues, and humility of St. Joseph; concluding with au exhortation to parents ou tho necessity of giving their children a sound Christian education. The discourse appeared to impress tho minds of

all present with the responsibilities resting ui)oii them.

A largo crowd gathered in Albert-street yesterday afternoon, attracted hy the strange conduct of a man, who, as one of tho juveniles remarked, appeared to bo " lioli his houion." Ho quiotly approached tint pump in front of Messrs Branston and Foster's, and bogan to lecture the crowd. Thou, taking out a pocket handkerchief, ho informed htH audience that, after he had wet it, he would show them a magic-lan torn. The boys couldn't see it, and bogan to laugh at him, whereupon the lecturer took off his hut, and throw water over those nearest to him. His next proceeding was an attempt to drink the reservoir dry by using up tlio supply in the pump, and it was some lime before he found that he had

a very dillicttlt task. Afterwards, to the great amusement of the boy^, ho attempted to get into the horse-trough. This he could not manage altogether, so, disgusted with his audience, ho It ft them and proceedctl towards the wharf, where he was soon fol lowed by a member of tho police force, who duly attended to his wants.

The anniversary services of tho Wcllcsloy street Baptist Church were largely at tended yesterday. In the morning, the pastor, tho Hey. Allan W. Webb, delivered a discourse on "Church Work," and in the evening, the Rev. W. Morley discoursed on "Sunday-school Teaching." An address was given to parents and children in the afternoon by Mr Driver, and suitable hymns sung by tlic children. The several collections amounted to £26 10s Od. The anniversary tea and public meeting will bo held to-morrow (Tuesday) evening. Uevs. A. Cat-rick, J. L. Dayis, G. Bond, J. Lout,', and Mi Enoch Wood will address the meeting.

11.1. G.M. ship Bismarck wan visited bya largo number of people yesterday; who were conveyed by the North Shore Ferry Com pany steamers. The visitors were cour teously received and conducted over tho various parts of the ship.

The match between the Excelsior nnd Point Chevalier Cricket Clubs on Saturday

afternoon resulting in an easy victory for tho former. The Excelsior scored I'M iv one innings, the principal scorers being Testro 58, and Baits 15 not out. In the first innings the Point Chevalier made 23, and in the second they had (J wickets down for'2l. '1 h« principal scores were King 12 in the first innings, Barton 11 in the second innings,

The mem hers of the Auckland Early Closing Association, have steadily worked since the formation of the Society some 12 months ago, and have achcived considerable success. The special objects of the Associ ation arc the closing of houses of business

at reasonable hours, tor the benefit of young men, in order that they may have oppor tunities for iutcllcctual culture and physioial recreation. The idea ia not a new one, nor the aims strange to tho rending portion of tho community—much has becu accom plished and yet much remains to be done. The inaugural concert will take place this evening in the Choral Hall j and is given with the views of popularising the move ment, and as a teat as to the expediency of arranging for a scries of similar entertain ments. His Worship the Mayor, with his wonted courtesy and desire to advance the interests of the working people, has kindly consented to take the chair this evening. The programme is agreeably varied for the purpose of providing something; for every person who may bo in attendance. The Newton choristors will lend vocal assistance, aud give soveral glees. Mrs Woolley will act as pianisto. The names of several ladies are on tho list, viz. : Mrs Mitchell for two songs. Misses Donaldson, McMillan, and Gribble for others. Messrs. Buriihatii, Parker, Smith, and King have promised a number of choico ballads. Messrs. King, Shaw, and Smith,'will sing tho happy trio, " Winds, gently Whisper." Recitations will be advanced by Messrs. A. Smith, nnd Pilkcthly, the wholo closing with a stave of the National Anthem. A respectable treat may therefore be anticipated with a feeling of certainty.

The Latter Day Saints ate drawing good audiences at the Temperance Hall and have made a number of converts, and, last night, two of them appeared on the platform in support of Elder Sorcnsen, who conducted the service. Anion, tiie congregation wore Dr. Wallis, Messrs Marsh, Williams, aud several ladies. A small choir occupied aposi tion iv front of the speak:er and sang "Over There," " Sweet by and By," and others, from the Sankey and Moody collection. The discourso had little, cither of novelty or variety in it. It was chiefly a plain ex position ot the principles of Motnionism according to the system of Joseph Smith, and may be summed up briefly. (1). Have faith. (2). Believe and be baptised for the remission of sins. (3). Ho confirmed iv the faith by tho laying on of hands.and you will receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. The preacher said there was hope for all, even for those who had not heard ot the name of Christ. The heathen who died without that knowledge would have the opportunity of knowing the gospel in the first stage of spiritual existence. Thoso who had neg lected the means of grace here on earth would be put into a kind of dark hole, for their naughtiness, but, not to remain there for ever. The Cains aud Judas's of society would be subjected to longer forms of punishment, but how long he could not say. The Mormons went out into the world without money and without scrip to cany the message to the people, and some of them fared very hard, living upon the grass of the li Did. The speaker repudiated infant baptism, it was an absur dity ; he did not believe in putting on a black coat, dropping sixpence itito the plate, aud being satisfied with baby being sprinkled with a little water. The infant certainly came into the world with tho stain of original sin upon it, but that was remitted by Christ, while for the personal sins of after life the sinner was responsible. As a speaker, Elder Sorcnsen is calmer than Kblcr Pcarco, and more philosophical. Elder Pcarce loses ground by fits of passion, but Elder Sorcnsen exercises a wise control over himself ami makes converts.

The s.s. Coroniaudel returned from Whangarei on Saturday morning, having lioeu chartered to convey poppet-heads, timber &c, &c, for the Canto coal Company's new shaft now being sunk. The above timber was formerly erected on the old Conquering Hero's claim, at Coromandel. The steamer brought back forty tons of the coal for her own use, and reports the coal a3 something superior to any coal sho has burned before, commanding a full head of steam with very little labour. She resumes her usual trip—weekly service to and from

At an adjourned meeting of the congrega tion of St Farncis de Salos yesterday, to consider the question of church extension, the following resolution was passed : — " That a respectful address he presented to His Grace the Archbishop, requesting that he will allow evening service to be held at the church of St. Francis de Sales on Sun days, the parishioners agreeing to defray the cost of laying on the gas to the church."

On Saturday the Hon. Mr Oliver received a deputation of Waikato settlers witli regard to the question of the construction of the branch line of railway to Cambridge. In reply Mr Oliver promised to recommend the consideration of the question to the Commission on Public Works, to direct Mr Blackett, Engineer in charge of North Island, to examine the plans, and that the Government would be guided by tho report of the Commissioners.

Mrs Freestone took part in the Engineers concert on Friday night, but through a mis print the name read Mrs Frearson. Mrs Freestone's efforts gave great gratification.

A first-class Edison's phonograph will bo exhibited next the Theatre Royal this even ing under the superintendence ot a skilful electrician. The phonograhp contains all the latest improvements, and repeats with astonishing distinctness tho faintest whisper. A new Argand burner will he shewn on the occasion. The price ot admission is withiu the means of all.

In our report of Mr Swallow's lecture on " Music," which appeared in Saturday's Star, he is made to say that the two prin cipal of the great masters were Beethoven aud Balfe. What he did say was Beethoven and Bach. Balfe, though he wrote much that is pleasing and popular, cannot be placed alongside of Beethoven, the dictum respecting whom is well-known : " Mozart carries tbe bearer up to the very gate ot heaven ; Beethoven ushers him insido."

On Saturday what might have proved a serious accident happened to a baker's cart coming up Duke street cutting. The horse began jibbing aud backing down over the bank. Fortunately, the driver and horse escaped unhurt, but the cart was consider ably damaged.

Our Cambridge correspondon', writes: " The Cambridge Athletic Club hold their next licid day in J,he paddocks of Mr Sharp, on the 24th prox. A donation of £5 has been made to the Club for a prize in an extra race of 200 yds which ia not in the programme. The Cambridge Amateur Dramatic Club intend giviug a performance in the Public Hall on or about the 27th inst. The pieces selected are " A Blighted Being aud " Delicate Ground." The Club has long been labouring under a great disadvan tage in being unabie to obtain the aid of ladies in their plays, but this time a lady amateur is going to take a part in the " Blighted Beiug," aud the services of Mr and Mrs Bycrs have becu secured to per form "Delicate Ground" with Mr. 11.

Keesing.

Archbishop Stern accompanied by Father Walter McDonald paid a visit to the German man-of-war Bismarck this forenoon. A boat manned by 12 oarsman was in rcadinoss at tho wharf to take His Grace on board, aud ho very courteously relieved by the Captain, aud shewn over the ship.

The wild beast show was well patronised on Saturday evening, aud during to-day.

To the Editor : Sir,—l noticed a letter signed " Champion "in your paper. All I know is that before wc had the birds in troduced wc could set our seeds without protecting thcin, and grow grapes in the open air with impunity and enjoy onr peaches, plums, gooseberries, strawberries, und li. h. Now I havu to put wire netting over all the seeds I set, and fishing-nets over the strawberries mid gooseberries. And as for larger fruits, what the birds do not actually devour, they soil and damage. In a patch of barley I grew, about two acres, I was saved thetroubloof cuttingaud thrash ing it—the sparrows attended to the latter department. The crop promised well, but when it ought to havo been cut I would have given a pound to any man for every single grain of barley ho could have found. And to add iustilt to injury I have suffered more from caterpillars and insects during the last two years than 1 ever did in the old times. Give mc slugs, snails, caterpillars, rats, mice —anything but small birds.—l am, &c, Native.

To the Editor : Sir,—l find that your issue of April 17, contains an advertisement and programme of a concert to be given to night in the Choral Hall, in connection with tho Early Closing Association. I have often heard it asked why canuot the various establishments in tho town be closed at an earlier hour on Satur day than at present? The auswer is soon found, it is for the want of unity on the part of the employers, aud sympathy on the part of some customers. I believe that there are employers who wliould close their establishments ot (i o'clock ou Saturday pro viding thntall would agree to do so. There are also customers who sympathise with the assistants, and show their sympat'iy by making their purchases duriug the day, but, sir, there are others who think, or perhaps for tho want ot thought act, as if tho assistants employed behind the counter had constitutions like horses and not humau beings. I refer to those who make it a practice of entering shops late in the evening. Indeed, many begin shopping when the shops aro being closed. Would it, not be well if such would show a little consideration for tho assistants. But, say the late customers, the shop* arc kept open lato, therefore wo can get in late. True, but arc the shops not kept open late because the customers do not choose to buy earlier? I hope the concert will have a ten dency towards bringing to pass earlier closing on Saturday, and so give the assist ants a benefit which at present is deprived them. —I am, &c, ONE TIUT Can SYMPA THISE.

The Rev. C. Jordan, 8.A., incumbent of Tauranga, preached the sermon at St. Mary's Church, Parnell, yesterday morn ing. He chose for his text, Ist Cor. xv, 24 to 28 inclusive, and basing his remarks thereon, he proceeded to combat the doctrine that all men will participate in the benefits of Christ's salvation, and finally be restored to the presence and love of God. Tbis opinion, which had no doubt found supporters in all ages of the church, aud had been recently advocated by a dignitary ot the English Church, tho preacher characterised as of a dangerous tendency, and as likely to strengthen the hands of the opponents of religion. By means of numer ous quotations from Scripture lie endea voured to show that the state of all men after the day of judgment is final and unchangeable, and that the tenor of the word of God everywhere couvcys the idea that in the future stato thero will be two distinct classes of persons, those who are reconciled to Him, aud those who remain in enmity against Him. This side of the question was very ably argued, but, if tho rev. gentleman will allow us to make the remark, he did not explain away thoso words of his text whicli seem to support the doctrine he was combatting. It is therein said that Christ shall put all enemies under His feet, from which it is argued that tho devil aud siu aro among those enemies. The last clause, too is "God shall be all in all." Some may say, how can this be if future punishment is eternal ? There [arc three works published lately which treat this matter, which no doubt has great interest for sonic, very fully, viz., Canon Farrar's "Eternal Hope ;'" Rev Samuel Cox's " Salvator Mundi;" and Rev Marshall Baudlcs's " For Ever." The first named book asks that the question of future punishment may be an open oue, aud that no one may dogmatically speak on a subjcctaboutwliichSci'ipturesayslittlc. The author "hopes " for the final restoration of all meu, though he admits that if anyone continues in an unrepentant state, defiant against God'for ever, then that one will bo punished for ever. Tho second work is more controversial and argumentative j it makes a thorough examination of the ques tion. The last presents at considerable length and with ability the or Itodox view. It is a revision of a work which appeared some years ago.

Fire at Grahamstown.

[FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.]

GRAHAMSTOWN, this day. A FIIIE ocourrcd in a cottage in Mncky strect, lately occopicd by Mrs Bricn, formerly of the Bendigo Hotel. It was insured for £50 in tho National Oflicc. Au enquiry is to be held.

Waimate Plains.

HAWERA, this day

Tho Parahako meeting is over. Nothing of importance transpired. Tlio* natives still have faith in To Whiti, and as the constabulary camps havo not been advanced for some time, the natives believe that he has mesmerised tlio Government and that they tiro not advancing into Te Whiti's territory. Judging from the rate the road work is progressing, at about two chains per diem, .allowing fifty per cent, for wet weather, it will take five years and 7 months to complete the thirty miles between the coustabulaty camp, but tiie men are staid to be usefully clearing a breadth of country ou each side of the road ________________-_-__-_i_M____i_-_-_-_i

CABLE NEWS.

EUROPEAN.

[EEUTEB- SPECIAL C ABLE Glt AM S.] Increase in German Army. BERLIN. April 18. The bill, which was introduced by the Minister of Justice on the 2'2nd January, | increasing the German army hy 60,000, has been passed. French Empress at Cape town, LONDON April 15. According to the news from Capetown, the Ex-Empress Eugenic has arrived. The Wheat Market. LONDON. April 16. The total quantity of wheat afloat for Great Britain is 1,910,000 quarters. Ade laide wheat has declined If, and to-day is quoted at 57s per 496 pounds, ex-warehouse. Adelaide Hour has also declined Is, and now is at 40s and 6d per 280 pounds, ex-ware house. The market for Adelaide wheat and flour is dull. Australian tallow has advanced 6d per cwt. ; best beef being worth 22s 6d ; best mutton, 24s 6d. New Zealand wheat is quoted at 47s to 47s 6d per 496 pounds, ex-warehouse. Dr. Kenealy Dead. LONDON. April 16. Tho death of Dr. Kenealy, ex-M.P. for Stoke, is announced to-day. Oamaru Waterworks Loan. LONDON. April 16. Subscriptions have been opened for the balance of the Oamaru Waterworks Loan to the amount of £89,000. The Australian Cricketers. SUEZ. April 16. The Oriental Co.'s steamship Garonne, homeward bound, has arrived here. The Australian cricketers are passengers.

Additional Cablegrams.

("Arous" Special.)

The -Slew Cabinet. LONDON, April 6. The Hon. Sir C. Forster will probably accept the oflicc of Secretary of Stato for the Colonies; and the Right Hon. Childers cither the Chandellor of the Exchequer, or First Lord of the Admiralty. Some of tho papers publish rumours of Mahomed Jan's death, and also give the date, but these Is no confirmation of the reports by the Indian Office. The Kussians are completing the massing of troops on the Amoor. The Chinese Ambassador is again prepar ing to quit St. Petersburg. LONDON, April 7. Tho "Standard" denies the rumour of , Mahomed Jan's death. New Anglo-French Treaty. LONDON, April 7. , Vicc-Atltniral Fottman, the French Am bafaador lv Loudon, shortly retires, and "M. Lconsay" will temporarily succeed him and negotiate the new commercial reaty between France and England. \Mr Childers on the Liberal Policy. The Kight Hon. Childers, speaking at Hull, said the Liberals iv their policy would maintain the unity of the empire, as they considered the connection between Great Brituiu and her colonies of vital importance. . They also favoured an equal system of local Government and boroughs. They desired that full justice should be done to Ireland though not in the direction ot home rule, i but that Ireland should enjoy the fame political and municipal suffrages as Eng ! land. Petitions arising out of the elections are likely to be presented against a number of successful candidates. LONDON, April 8. Her Majesty who on March 25th pro-' cccdcd on a visit to Germany will return to Holland on the loth inst. Knowsley HaU Inquiry. LONDON, Aptil. 9 In the official inquiry for tbe wreck com missioners into the 10->s of the missing ship Knowsley Hall, bouud to New Zealand, the evMeuce showed that there was only a small quantity of dangerous cargo on board. Tbat the ship was stable, and well-found, aud the crew sufficient. The inquiry was \ adjourned, sine die,) ; Kussian Naval Measures against China. ST. PETERSBURG, April 8. i Notwithstanding the denial given by the ■ Government, news has rccetitly been re i ccived froui Kuldfa of aggressive movements by Chinese troops ou the river Amoor, and orders have been issued for the immediate despatch of five more well armed cruisers to Chinese waters, where there has been a con siderable number of Russian vessels of war for some time past P-iiuce Bismarck's desig nation. BEKLIN, Aprils. Emperor William has refused to accept the resignation of Pritice Bismarck, which was tendered in consequence of the rejection of the proposed Stamp Duties. Pritice Rismark has therefore consented to rotaiu office as Chancollor of tho Empire. The Wool Market. LONDON, April S. Tho wool markot is strong, and thero is a good demand for all descriptions. The arrivals to date, for the auction commencing on tho 21st instant, amount to 220,000 bales. Prince of "Wales and the __i__hibition. LONDON, April 10th. The statement made by Earl Cadogan, the Under-Secretary for the Colonies, and at tho farewell dinner given to tho Hon. Thos. Mcllwraith, the Premier of Queens land, on Wednesday last, that H.R.fl. the Prince of Wales greatly rcgrettod being uuablo to visit Australia is regarded as official. Proposed Flying Squadron. If the Right Hou. Childers becomes Chancellor of the Exchcuuer it is possible ho may yet arrange for" a visit ftom the Flying Squadron, though it has been abaudoued for this year. DISTINGUISHED DEFEATED CAN DIDATES. Tho Earl of Yarmouth, controller of the " Household," the Hou. Algernon Egcrton first secretary to the Admiralty, Mr Thos. Salt secretary to the Local Government Board, and Sir Graham Montgomery, all Governmout officers have becu defeated. LONDON, April 10th. Tho Porte is greatly alarmed at tho result of tho general election in Great Britain. Whitehead's meat importing Co have been announced with a capital of £150,000. LONDON. April 8. Tho death is reported of Thcbar, King of Burinah, whose atrocious massacres and insolent attitude to British residents at Mandaly resulted in the breaking oil' of diplomatic communication between India and Burmah. The cause of death was small-pox. It is considered probable that Thobar will be succeeded by the young Prince, who for some time past litis liveii under British protection in Calcutta. CONSOLIDATION OF THE LIBERALS. As significant of leading Liberals to con solidate and strengthen the parry, it has been announced that Mr R. Lowe litis abandoned his opposition Jto the extension of the franchise in the counties—a question upon which ho had previously 'differed from the Liberals. LONDON. April G. Mr Charles R. Parnell has been elected for Cork. The lllawra Steam Navigation Company' new steamer Ramako sailed ou the Sth inst., for Sydney. THE GRAIN MARKET. Wheat here has not recovered in price. Australian is at CSs ; New Zealand firm at 57s lid. The American grain ring is gradually breaking up. Hides are weaker. The sugar market is dropping. THE RUSS-O-CHINESE QUESTION. LONDON, April lOtli. The Chinese Government having repudi ated the late treaty made by their ambassa dor, Chung How, under which a larue por tion of the province of Kuldja was seceded to Russia, the latter has determined to insist ou the original agreement. AFFAIRS IN AFGHANISTAN. • sth April. As a step iv the direction of a permanent __________________i___i_____________________l

sovereign central province Candahar ha been conferred on Sir Dan Shere Ali Khan who, since the occupation by the British has, as Native Governor, administered it 3 affairs most satisfactorily, under the super vision of Lieutenant-General Sir Donald Stewart.

BANQUET TO A COLONIST. The Hon. Thomas Mcllwaifh, Premier of Queensland, was entertained last even ing at a banquet, originated by a liinn berjo gentlemen interested in Australia. Earl Cadogan presided, any proposed the health of the guest, Mr. "Mcllwaitlt, in rcplv, [dilated upon the boundless re sources which Australia, and especially Queensland possessed, and which needed only time and increased population to dcvclope. He advocated making immi gration from the United Kingdom to the colonies an Imperial question, in order that the stream of immigration might be guided and controlled on a satisfactory as woll considered plan.

AUSTRALIAN.

[REUTERS SPECIAL CABLEGRAMS.] Commercial. MELBOURNE. April 17. The sugar market Is active. ADELAIDE. April 17. Flour is worth £10 2s Gd per ton. ADELAIDE. April 17. Tho Orient Steamship Cuzco has arrived from Plymouth.

TELEGRAPHIC.

(From our own Correspondent),

GBAHAMSTOWN, this day MR MELTON, JUN., FOUND DEAD.

A younc man named Melton, son of Mr Melton of Parnell, a chemist's assistant, was found dead in Hall's, late Cox's Pollen^ street shop, this morning. Ho had been drinking lately, and it is supposed had taken an overdose of chloral. There will be an inquest this afternoon. 10,000 shares have been applied for in the Golded Crown. 5,000 aro to be allotted to tho public. <t* (PER UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATION). WELLINGTON, Saturday. At the Supreme Court, in the case of Schultz v. the Corporation, an application was made tor leave to appeal to the Privy Council. His Honor reserved judgment. It is reported that Longhurst, recently sentenced to ten years and two whippings for rape, is suffering from heart disease. Should that be proved he will escape the Hogging. The 25 men required for road-making at Murimotu were selected to-day. A large number of men presented themselves for employment, James Frederick Thompson, on two charges of forgery and larceny, respectively, was committed tor trial. This day. APPOINTMNT OF CATTLE INSPEC TORS. The following appointments appear in this mornings 'Gazette :—Francis Charles Lewis, to be Cattle Inspector for the cattle districts of North Auckland, South Auck lanb, Tauranga, and County Cook, and John 100, Gerse, Alfred George Howard, David Edwards, Henry D.icre, George Elliott, Andrew Bonar, Matthew Mawer, John Runciman, Henry Oldham Campbell, Thomson Henry Orbell, Greatrex Naden, Wil|iam Gordon, Patrick Conucll, Stephen Bond, John Ruddy, John May, and Henry llrindle, to be Deputy Cattle Inspectors for the same cattle districts. CHRISTCHURCH, Sunday. SERIOUS FOOTBALL ACCIDENT. At the Christchurch Football Club's match on Saturday a player named Hay broke his leg iv two places above the ankle. Ho was attempting to "collar" another player who had the ball, but the latter eluded his grasp, aud Hay fell. The colli sion was not very violent, but both were heavy men, and it was probably in falling that the limb was broken. Hay was car ried off the ground t) a doctor's near, and had the limb attended to. He has lately come here from Invercargill, and is in the Civil Service. This is ouly the third time an injury as serious has occurred in Carist church, and in no instance was the accident the result of any rough or violent play.

The Civil Service Commissioners yester day examined Mr E. Outhbart (Assistant Engineer of Railways), Mr J. Knight (lu spectorof Permanent-way), and this afternoon Mr Allison Smith (Locomotive Engineer).

At 11.45 a.m. to-day an alarm was given that the engine-house for the upper level water-supply had taken IFre. Fortunately the roof and walls were lined with sawdust to deaden the sound, and to this fact may bo attributed the reason tho building was not more damaged, as the sawdust stifled the ilames. Only part of the roofiug aud ceiling of the building was injured.

The Pioneer Bicycle Club held their club championship meeting yesterday in Hagley Park. There were three events on the pro gramme : the mile race, three entries, was won by L B. Hubbard, in 3mi_s. 14Jsecs. ; the live mile race, two entries, was wou by E. Farn, in 21m.ins. 30secs. ; twenty mile race, three entries, was won by J. E. Dalton, iv S2mins. lOsecs. G. Fox, who was second, only four yards behind Dalton, was the winner of tho mile race at tho open meeting of tho club. This day. ACCIDENT. At Wakauui plains a man, named Bennett, employed at a threshing machine, while making repairs, fell, and the wheel passed over his leg, fracturing it. John Dixon, chief clerk in the land Registry Department, promoted to Auck land, was presented ou Saturday with a clock and silver-mounted match-box, as a testimonial from his fellow oilicers. OAMARU, Sunday. CHILD MURDF.K. It is reported that a woman, who was in gaol for drunkenness, has killed her child by dashing its head against the wall of tho room in which she was lodged.

Hon. Mr Oliver in the Waikato.

(FKOM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

HAMILTON, Monday. The Hon. It. Oliver, Minister of Works, arrived here at live o'clock on Saturday, and was met by au influential deputation of settlers from Cambridge, who were intro duced by Mr Whyte, M.H.Ii. Captain Steele urged the payable prospects of the proposed line. It was not possible to con struct the lino, which would cost £30,000, under the provisions of the District Rail ways Act, but tho settlers had already voluntarily incurred an outlay of £500 in having surveys made.' Mr Ellis also urged the profitable character of the. proposed line, and the benefit it would confer by increasing the traffic on the main railway. Mr I'ergusson read statistics showing that ;thc line would yield a profit of _ per cent ou the expenditure. The Hon. K. Oliver said the Covernment in tended to repeal the District Railways Act, which would enable the settlers to con struct the line if the Government could not see its way to pJace a sum on the estimates for the purpose. The Govern ment would bo guided in its action by the repoit of tho Koyal Commission on Railways, and ho recommended tho deputa tion to lay their case before the Commis sioners. He would recommend the line to the Commission.

Mr Oliver received a deputation from the Borough Council, and on their representa tion promised that the Government should pay over the sum of £133 stopped from the amount granted for the bridge.

POLICE COURT.-This Day.

(Before R. C. Barstow, Esq. R.M.)

DRUNKARDS,

Three men and three women were find -t each for this offence.

OFFENSIVE LANGUAGE. ElizaLestrangc,was brought up under the Vagrant Act, charged with u S i ug indent and abominable language, in Grey-street on Saturday night. " "■» Prisoner said she was certainly drunk and no doubt she swore a little as she usu* ally did when suffering under the brandy • still she hoped as she had only just left th* goal, his Worship would deal gently with her, His Worship said lie might have listened' to her pleading if this had been iicr first offence, but it appeared to be her s»venth first. Eliza : The old saying, " Give a dos a bad name and hang him." s His Worship : You should try to get a better name. You must pay 20s for drun kenness and 40s for the bad language- 0 j take a month's imprisonment. ' a ' A TAILOR AT LARGE. Levi Watts, described as a tailor of Chancery-street, was charged with drunken ness and riotous conduct in Shortland-street on Sunday afternoon. Prisoner said he was not drunk, he Was merely taking a nap. Constable Adams deposed to prisoner's conduct. Fined 5s and costs. A HORSE AT LIBERTY. William Lodder, was summoned to answer for a broach of the Municipal Police Act, by permitting his horse to wander iv York Road, Newmarket, on the 2nd inst Defendant did not appear. Constable A damson deposed to finding the horse unattended by the road side. Fined ss, costs 9s. CHARGE OF OBTAINING MONEY PKDin FALSE FKETENCBS. James William Napper was brought np charged with obtaining the sum of £2 2s on false pretences, with intent to defratid Thomas Cook, on the 3rd inst, also with obtaining £12, with intent to defraud Henry C. Choyce, on the 10th inst. Mr Grecnway appeared in defence, and asked tbat the first case Jiigh.l be heard first.

His Worship said if he took the last case first, which was an indictable case, he might see fit to deal with the first summarily.

Sub-Inspector Pardy said the cases were similar, he would prefer taking the last-rat and the first last.

Henry Charles Choyce, draper, of tbe firm of Milne and Choyce, deposed that he knew the prisoner. He called at his shop in Queen-street at 10 o'cloci. on the morn itig of the 10th inst., aud purchased an umbrella. The price was 12s 6d. Did not pay at the time, but said he wonld pay on the following Monday. He said he v^ bringing out a new " Commercial Gazette," and his name was Napper, and that Mr Burton was canvassing for him. He then began to talk about cricket and other subjects, and took away the umbrella. He called again in the after, noon of Saturday and tendered a cheque in r>ayment, for £12, on the Bank of New Zea land, gave him £11 7s 6d change. He sent the cheqne by his clerk to the bank in the usual way with other moneys. It was re turned by his clerk, who was informed that prisoner had no account at that bank,' never had an account there. Banded the cheque to Detective Brennan. Cross-examined by Mr Greenway. Gave him credit because he knew that a person of that name was about to publish a " Com mercial Gazette." He had given an adver tisement for that paper. Did not trust in discriminately every person who solicited credit. Did not supply the whole commun ity with umbrellas gratis, or on credit.

Mr Greenway : If you did you would soon get rid of your stock of silks and ginghams. (Laughter).

Prosecutor continued : Went to tbo office of the Evening Star, thinking to meet Mr Napper there, when he was informed that Napper was in the hands of the police, Henry M. Dayrell, ledger-keeper at the Bank of New Zealand, deposed that no such person as James M. Napper had an account at their bank, the signature was unknown to him,

Crobs-examined : Did not hear of any person of tbat name applying to open an account, he might have spoken to some one in the bank, but if he had opened an account, he and Mr Watt would have known it through Mr Kissling the manager.

Detective Samuel Brennan deposed to presenting the cheque at the bank. It was returned to him marked "no account." He presented the cheque on Monday.

This was the case for the prosecution. The depositions in the first case wero read over to prisoner.

Mr Greenway said he had evidenco to call in defence.

George Dunnett deposed that he was an agent. Prisoner came to him for the put pose of getting a bill discounted. It was on the Sth inst., in his own office, Insurance Buildings. Prisoner was a stranger to him, Asked him the usual questions, and told him that if he secured a satisfactory endorse ment he might accommodate him. To Sub-Inspector Pardy : He did not get an endorsement, nor did he get the money. James Dickey, iionniouger, of the firm of Dickey Bros., Queen-street, knew the pri soner. Had known him about a fortnight. Seen him four times during that period. Represented himself as proprietor of the " Commercial Gazette." Called on the 10th inst. He asked him his name to a bill. He refused. Never did anything of the kind. Such matters required more con sideration than he could afford to give.

Henry Barton, manager in the Jobbing Department of the Evening Stak, deposed to knowing the prisoner by sight from March. Saw him a few days before the 21st March. He wanted an estimate for print ing a four-page paper. Gave him the esti mate about two days after. Subsequently on his return from the country he found that a portion of the matter had been set. Gave a portion of it to be set.

His Worship said he could not possibly see what this evidence had to do wLh tho charge before the Court. Mr Greenway could not «cc, but was auxious to get light npon tho matter. Mr Greenway addreised the Court for the defence, md reviewed the evidence of the severai witnesses. First he would call the attention of the Court to the fact tbat the umbrella was a 12s Gd one, and it was unreasonable to suppose that prisoner would risk his personal liberty for five half-crowns. (2) The evidence of Mr Dayrell did not prove that prisoner was not about to open an account at the bank. His Worship : Why not call Mr Kissling. Mr Greenway : I should havo done so, your Worship, had I known the turn things would have taken. Then Mr Dnn nctt's evidence showed that prisoner would have been iv possession of money had he got a satisfactory endorsement without going further into the evidence. He wonld submit there was nothing to show that prisouer intended to defraud. His Worship said the evidence was very Clear in his miud ; the prisoner evidently had tried to raise money, and two of the witnesses for the defence would have to bo bou nd over, as their evidence was in favour of the prosecution. The evidence in the other case was then taken, Henry Cook, ot the firm of T. and H. Cook, furniture dealers, deposed that prisoner called at their warehouse on the 3rd iust. They had previously supplied him with goods to the amount of £2 Is 6\i. He called on the 3rd to pay. Presented a cheque on the National Bank for £4 2s 6d. Gave him £2 2s in change. This was after banking hours. Sent it out on Monday. It was returned, "No account." Robert Woodhouso, clerk in the National Bank of New Zealand, remembered the pre sentation of the cheque. N o person of pri soner's name had an account at the Bank. Detective Brennan presented the eheauO at the Bank. Answer: i( No account. This was the case. , The depositions were then ..read, and prisoner, who reserved his defence, was committed for trial ou both charges. On the application of Mr Greenway pri soner was allowed bail, himself in £200, and two sureties in £100 each. This was all the business.

Wangoroa.

(FROM 0-11 OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

Friday, April 16. Mr W. Lane, J.P., and the Rev Ml Hawkes, Church of England Minister, cros sing from Wangoroa to Totara in a sailing boat, on Wednesday at noon, were capsised by a sudden southerly squall. A boat puj out from the Kriemhilda schoner, and . picked them up aud landed them on terra iirnia. The accident occurred through hav ing the sheet made fast. A public meeting to consider the require- inents of the district, as recommended by Mr J. Lundon, M. H. R., was held on Thurs day evening in the school-house. Mr «• Lane in the chair. Mr Lane stated the , object of the meeting, and also informed them that £9,000 had been sst apart by the Government for public works, bnt $ only £3,000 of that was available, as £6,0W | was to bo spent on the Great North Road, aud was to be apportioned by area and rate able property; this the County Council. • „U._..-_ 4- .._,! ___ ____~!._ f>CTll.U________a

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Special Adver._.er_ents. 1 1 r I TO TIIE PUBLW, ---c Wc have the pleasure to inform you our AUTUMN anil WINTER GOODS are 1 now opened for your inspection. It is our 1 intention to keep a much Cheaper, Larger, 1 and move Fashionable Stock of DRAPERY and FANCY GOODS than we did prior to _ the late Dissolution of Partnership, and a, _ glance at our present Stock will convince you that good taste and judgment lias been exercised in its selection. '. TVe thank yoic for so far enceor&iiiff cntr viciv3 1 regarding Cash Payments as to encourage us to continue the CO-OPERATIVE CASH r SYSTEM. 1 Our Stock is marked down to the VERY LOWEST SHADE OF PROFIT; but we trust to a VERY LARGE CASH RETURN [ to compensate for the small profit put on the I Goods. In doing a large trade we necessarily have a great number of Remnants evert/week. These 1 will be measured up, marked at verg low ! prices, and cleared off every FRIDAY and SATURDAY GARLICK & CRANWELL, ' City Hall Arcade. Pompadour Casnmeres and Serges Pompadour Silks and Velvets Pompadour Fringes and Buttons ■Satin Dress Vests and Tyrian Velvets The "Louis" Velveteen (highly commended)} Silk Finish Patent Velvet And all the New and Fashionable Trimmings. GARLICK & CRANWELL. Estamines :: Wool Poplin ' Satin Cloths :: Persian Cords Crape Cloths :: Russell „ Costume Tweeds f:: Fancy Serges French Cashmeres :: Plain ~ Winceys, various :: Black Silks Alpacas, ~ :: Silk Reps j Cherry Black Lustre :: Wool „ At Co-operative Reduced Cash Prices. GARLICK & CRANWELL. A Splendid Assortment of Flowers, Feathers, I Fancy Hints' Wings, Frilling, Rotiching, ' Fancy Velvets, Sealskin Caps, Trimmed and Untrimmcd Hals and Bonnets, in our Milli nery Department. Milliners on the premises to'oxecuto'orders with dispatch. GARLICK & CRANWELL, City Hall Arcade. Ulsters, Mantles, Paletots, Jackets, Opcrollcs' Wool Squares, Shawls, Capes, etc., Kihbons, Scarves, all at Co-operative Prices. GARLICK & CRANWELL. Manchester Goods :: Blankets, very cheap Men's & Uoys'Clothlng :: Cm-tains, GARLICK & CRANWELL. I bur Goods arc all Marked to the" ~ ' VERY LOWEST SHADE OF PROFIT. Co-opeirativo Prices for Casit. Co-operative I 'rices a Publio Benefit.. Co-operative Prices and a Large Return, __;" .Scn'OK- ouit New System. tS_ GARLICK & CHAN WELL,



Special Advertisements. mHE NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY'S GARMENTS FOR MEN'S AND BOYS' WEAR Fir Better :: Are Better Cut Look Bet. kh :: Are Better Made Wear Better :: are Better Shrunk And thereforo givo more satisfaction than any other goods offered to tho public. Testified to by their Thousands of Customers who purchase constantly at the NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY'S BRANCHES, Now Established in Dunedin Wellington INVEROARdILL NICLSON Oamaru SrAN(^ ANDI _r,~„ Timaru Nkw Plymouth Asiiburton Napier Lyttelton I iiames Christchurch Auckland A Single garment at Wholesale Price. N B ■ Our New Winter Manufactures are now Roady. »S_ "TRY THE N.Z. OVERCOAT. SHIRTS, Hats and Hosiery of overy descrip tion at Wuol-SAle Prices. AUC X L AND B RANCH, Qucon-strcot (opposite Theatre Royal). J. FITZ9IMONS, Manager. /-v N SALE, Kearsley's Combined Reapers and Mower Mangold ond Turnip Drills Turnip Slicers Oilcake Breakers Winnowing Machines Lawn Mowers. Also, TO ARRIVE, PER ' INGLE WOOD,' Coulter's Corn, Mangold, Turnip, and Manuro Drills, combined And Ploughs, doublo and single Harrows Rollers &C. &C. SCO Tho abovo goods aro imported direct from tho manufacturers, and will bo sold ohoap to make room for furthor shipments. W. J. HURST & CO., 161. Queen-street. =SjX E W MILLINERY, > NEW BONNETS and HATS. LATEST FASHIONS FROM PARIS. Also, In'COSTUMES, JACKETS, and MANTLES. W.RAT T R A V will hold a GRAND SHOW Of vory Choico and Fashionablo Autumn and Winter Goods ON MONDAY, TIIE oth APRIL. Tho attention of tho Ludios is specially Invited to this Intended Display of Now and Fashionablo j GOODS. W. R A T T R A [V, CO, Quken-street Opposite Pankof New Zoaland). • TIHISLiyUM. 100 DOZEN 2-BUTTON KID GLOVES (Quito sound), Only Is lid per pair. |A LargcfStook of FANCY. GOODS, MILLINERY, COSTUMES, PINAFORES, DRESS GOODS, &c., etc. To bo Sold at NettJCash, for a Short Timo only. DRESSMAKING ON THE PREMISES, Costumes mado In 21 hours' notice. A. LINABURY & CO., 201 AND 206. QUEEN-STREET \TOTICEI Iff OTICKI NEW DRAPERY. NEW CLOTHING. RUSHBROOK & BRIDGMAN Beg to announce that th"ir NEW STOCK for tho Incoming Season's Trade Is Now to Hand, comprising— New Materials in Fancy Dress Goods, very cheap Sain Clo'-hs, Serges. Rops Cashmeres, -"ronch Merinos, &0., now shades Waterproof Tweeds and Ulster Cloths Ladies and Matdß' Jaokots, a oholco assort ment New Fancy Woollon Goods in great variety Ladies' and Maids' Ulsters, all quite now Hosiery in variety, &o. Also, A Large Stock of Flannels, various makers, and unusual good valuo Blankets, all sizes, whito and coloured Winceys, Wool Plaids, StiirtlDgs, &c. A Very Choice Assortment of NEW CLOTHING FOR BOYS AND MEN. Overcoats and Ulsters Boys' and Youths' ditto ditto Crimoan Shirts, Oxford Shirts, Whito Shirts Under-Flnnnols, L.W. Shirts and Panti Printed and White Moleskin Trousers for Boys and Mon Hats, Caps, &c. A Heavy Stock of Good Tweeds Cheap Tweed for Boys' wear, Blue Serge, Moleskins, &c. (3T Fivo per oent. discount (Is in tho £) al lowed upon a 1 Cash Purchasers of 20s and upwards. I.USHBROOK & BItIDQMAN, Drapers and Clothiers. Opposite tho Army and Navy Hotel, Upper Queen-stroet, Auckland. GREAT |_>ARGAINS REAT JE> A R O A I S GREAT BARGAINS 1 GREAT BARGAINS! GREAT BARGAINSj! JUST OPENED, A SPLENDID LINE OF jyjEN'S fJiWEED jgO ITS, at 27 s 6 D- Worth 15s. ONE CASE jyjEN'S pLAX CIIIRT|S, (.With Collars, AT 4 s 6 U Worth Cs .6d. ONE BALE , WHITE gUPER. JJLANKETS, ] is 3 gd- ; Worth ZOs. Inspection specially invited te 1 OUR OWN MAKE I OF i BOYS' PL All ED TUNIC SUITS, J From t oS. '' tSF NOTE the Address— \ J. B. ROBINSON, ' i AUCKLAND rjLOTHINGr TRUC-ORY rJ NEXT MESSRS TONKS & CO.'d j*



Special Advei usments. THORNTON SMITH, AND FIRTH'S PRICES CURRENT (Who__sal_) Subject to alteration without notice. Sacks. JWO's. ISO's 1 Crown Brand Flour, £ s. d. £ s. d. £ s. d. perton I 0 0 11 10 0 15 0 0 T.S.&F. Canterbury Flour 1? 0 0 13 10 0 14 0 0 Sharps, por ton ...00 .. .. Bran, perton .... 5 0 0 .. .. Fowl Wheat ~ •, is. Od. per bushel. helabove price? include sacks ndbagr—rao and bags notlretnrnable. Torms: Cash.! < Auckland. 23rd February, 1880. npoTALISATOR. Tho Totalisator will bo Work<_ THIS DAY, for tho Autumn Handicap and Hurdlo Kace, at tho temporary ofllco, Quoen-street, adjoining the Albert Hotel. SIEGFRIED FRANCE, Patentee ot tho Totalisator for New Zealand. _ ■ —■- | i — " How litt'o Is it known or remembered, that tho fluid poured from tho salivary .lands, and which wo callßalvia, liko tho gastric juices of tlio stomach, cnactH it 3 part systematically In the absorption of somo of tho food wo tako into the body; and just as there is a certain species of dyspopsia arising from a deficiency iv quantity, or inferiority in quality, of this salival supply, so is thnro another, whero there U a f nilnro on tho pat of tho stomach to secrete tho normal quality or quantity of gastric juice. In cither event, Udolbho Wolfe's Schiedam Aromatic Schnapps is an admirable adjuvant.



-ho now P.O. S. system now being initiated by G. and C. will certainly ])rovo a benefit to the Ptt? 4ft ,_* has been a great success in Sydney and Melbourne and when strictly carried ou tno customer who buys at nn establishment whoro tho moods aro marked low to ensure a rapid salo must be a great gainer. G. and C. soil their drapery, millinery and clothing atsuch prices f orcash as gives the buyer tho advantage of a shareholder in a co-oporativo society, with out the loss should tho year's business prove un satisfactory. G. and C. wi'l aim to retain the confidence which tho public havo hitherto shown them, and aro determined to give tho pure cash system a fair trial; whether thoy (tain or lose tho flrHt year. Country buyers on remitting cash with order will bo supplied with goods at co operative pricos, just tho samo as though they had made a personal eolcction. Furnishing goods, such as carpets, floor cloths, bedsteads, liecldim. and general houeo furniture, the larg e t portioa of which is turnod out at our owu factory, will bo marked at tho lowest remunera tive pricos, and a discount of five per cent, will oo allowed to thoso who pay at the timo of pur chase. Having rcalzed the entire valco of tho stock during the lato cash sale, tho present stock A N'AV AND VFRY CHEAPLY .OUGHT. An in, speclion is invited.—Garlick andCfanwel-. City Hall _urais_in<j Arcade, Queen-street Auckland. The Latest.—And now they've got out a " hat flirtation code," a»d aniuii has'.eithcr to go bare-headed when there are any women about, or lay himself epeu to brcach-of-mo ____________________________________