SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

tt fin watfrJ Tto Evening, 10.55 ROH WAIEKj To-morrow Morning, 11.16 SUN BET.—This Evening, _,_. HUN RISE.—To-Mocrow Morning, ;.1B MOON'S AGE.-Fiwt quarter. 16th, 0.3D a.m.

ARRIVALS.

yesterday.

Waitak', c..., Edie. from Russell

TO-DAY. To Anau, s s„ Carey, from Gisborne iteliant-o. 1 otch, loiiwaon, from Vv hangapoua J ssio, Echooner, Busholl, from Russell

DEPARTURES.

SATURDAY. Emperor, brig. Cleary, for Nowcnstl:

TO-DAY. Te Ana., rr.s., Caroy, for Russell lona, s.s., Stephenson, for Rusaell

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

New Plymouth and South—Taiaroa, Tuesday | London-City of Quebec, loaJmg ; Loch Dee to j Honolulu nnd San Francisco-Australia, 22nd Sydney—Rotorua. 22nd Gisborne, Southern Ports and Melbourno- Te Anau, Thursday Tauranga—Glsnelsr, Tuesday; Waitaki, Tuesday Whangarei—Argyle, Tuesaaya and Fridays ; Wnitak1, Thursday Russell-loiia. every Monday; Y\ aitaki. Friday Tonga—Rover, at ones; Myrtle, about tho 3)th Timaru—John Bull Lovuka—Coral Quo:-n Sn warrow —Ryno

VESSELS EXPECTED.

Hyena, H.LG.M.S., from Samoa Rotorua, s.s , from the South, Tuesday 22nd Rinaarcomo, s.s., from Sydney, 23rd Fairllo, three-masted echooner (H.F.W.T.),from Adelaide Seagull, brigantino, from Lyttelton Meg Merrilios, brigantine (rUi.G.L.), from Levuka , ' „ , Sam Mendel,ship,(P.V.S.R.)_rom London; sailed

March 13th , , . Famenoth, Bhip, from Loudon ; sailed April 17 Camille, brig, fiom Now York ; sailed Feb. 21 Loch Dcon, barquo, (U11.G.V.) from London ;

sailed April 22 Chile,barquo, (K.H.N.V.) from London : March

Cabarfcldh, barque (S.Q.M.J.), from Hongkong Ansdell. barque (3.C.H.N.), from Newoastlo Ocean Ranger, barquentiue, (W.T.N.V.) from

New York Scottish Lassie, barque, (RBLM) from London

loading Langstone, phlp, (JRBM) from London; loading Syren, brig (J.D.N.H.), from Byd.ey Marmion, topsail schoonrrr. from Dunodin Darcy Pr*tt brisran. nefroni Dunedin,sailedl3th Liongana, barque, front Hobart Town Clansman, brigantino, from .We/bourne, eailod Borealls, br:gantine, from Levuks, Island Lily, brigantino, from Levnka Active, brigantine (S.R.F.N ). from Samoa BsJ'e Brandon, scho nnr frcm Line Islands Gael, schooner (S.R.G.B ). from Samoit Tranßit.schooner, from Tahiti Sybil, schooner, from Tahni Ovalau, .choon.r, from iho Islands. Dayspring, mission schooner (vV.-N.8.M.), from the Islands Falcon, schooner (W.L.H.8.), from tho Islands Marion, schooner, from Huon Island. Coron.t, Ecboonsr. from Marshall Group. Agnes Donald, schooner, from Raroto. ga Caledonia, sohooner, from Tonga Kate McGreaor. schooner, from Timam Ron*, schooner, from Levuka Mazeppa, schooner, from Karotouga Pearl, kotch, from t-Jow Ca'cdonia Laok Out, brigantine. from Sydney Flirt, brrgantina (W.L.G.P.), from Lovuka Saxon, schooner, from Lyttelton Pirate, schooner, from Tahiti Waiwera, schooner, from Aitutaki

IMPORTS.

Per To Anau from Melbourne; SSeacks and 1 caso seeds, 178 boxes and i-chests tea, 13 ba_s rics, 20 kegs troacl., 100 boxes dates, 5 casks currants 30 casks white lead, 8 ci_so3 sewing maohinee, 40 cases aoids, 30 cases and packagf— From Hobart Town—4o cases lr«it. From Bluff—l6s eaokß flour. From Dunedin—7 case, moats, 52 cases and packages. From Lyttelton— 1379 sacks potatoes, 300 sacks wheat. 260 spoks malt, 12 oases choesc, 3 caso? bacon, 16 coses and rickages. From Wellington—loS sseks bones, hhds beer, 3 cases bottled, 14 packages. From Napier—Bl kegs hides. From Giaborne—l2 balos wool, 10hidO3.

165 sacks flour, 40 r.a3os fruit, 12 casos sundries. -G. W. Binner.

Ik-wards CoJSTVvisrr.- Itizzio, from Whauga poua, with 21,000 feet timber; Lee, from Marao tai, with 12 tons firewood; Start, from Ngu nguru, with 21.300 foot timber; Jessie, from Rufsell, wiih PS tons coal; 2ca Breeze, from Thames, in ballast.

Outwards Coastwise.—Lizzie, for Whanga poua; Lee, forMaraitrii; Mahur__._i, for Ohora Start, for Ngunguru : Reward, for Whangarei Christina, for Russell.

The s.s. Glenelg will arrive to-morrow morning frcm Tauranga. Sho returns again on Wednes day ovening-.

Tho s.s. Argylo will arrive to-night from Whangarei and Mangapai. She leaves ag_in for the same port, to-morrow afternoon.

Tho brigantine Darcy Pratt left Dunedin for this port with a cargo of bi-O-dstuffs yesterday.

Tho Union Company's s.s. Waitaki arrived from Ruteell yesterday morning with the fol lowing passengers :—Messrs Stono. Mclionzie (2), MoConachie, Rev. Dr. Maodonald and two Misa Hewhnga and two boys. Tho steamer loaves for Russell to-morrow afternoon.

The schooner Saxon left Lyttelton for thi-i port on Wednesday with 500 »acka flour, 437 sacks barley, 86 Backs grt.s3 seed.

The brigantlle Myrtle to-day commenced tho discharge of her cargo of copra into the Loch Dee for conveyance to London.

Tho harqno Anazi arrived at London from Auckland prior to June 9, after a lengthy pas tage of about 130 days.

The Echooner Rover entered out at tho Customs to-day for Tonga.

The barque Loongana arrived at Hobart Town from thia port on trio Sth instant. She would probably leave thoro to-day for Auckland.

The brisantino Seagull, which left Lytte ton for Auckland on the Sth instant, had on board tho following cargo :—oil sacks potatoes, 671 sacks oats, 210 tacks barley, 61 sacks whtat.

Tho brigantine Oma^a left LytMton for this port on Wednesday last with tha following cargo :—597 s*.cks barley, 200 sacks flour, 211 sacks oats, 423 sacks wheat, 1,120 slates. The Omaha has also on board a quantity of cargo for Chatham Islands, and sho will proceed there on the discharge of her cargo here.

The official enquiry intothe collision b.tween the barque John Bnll and the sohoonor Colum bia terminated on Saturday, and the j udgmont given by the Court was that bothpartics were to blame, iho evidence will be forwardedto Wel lington, whare tho decision has to boco.firmed.

ARRIVAL OF THE TE ANAU.

Tho Union Company's s.s. To Anau arriv. d from Melbourne, via Southern and East Coast ports, this forenoon. Wc ero indebted to Mr Birch,'purser, for Hies, otc, and tho following reuort:— '• Tho To ADau left t tindri_s?e on tho afternoon of June Ist, and arrived at Hobart Town on the 3rd. Left on the afternoon of the same day, and arrived at the Bluff on the morn ing of tho 7th, having experienced light variable winds and flue weather throughout. Left Port Chalmers on the 9th at 4 p.m., and arrived at Lyttelton on the 10th at 8 a.m. Left again sarto day at nine p.m., and arrived at Wellington ou the llth atll a.nv Loft at 5.30. p.m., arriving at Napier on the 12th at noon. Lsit at 7 p.m., and arrived at Gisborne at daylight en tho 13th. Left at same day at 9 20 a.m., and arrived in Auckland on the llth at 8.30. a.m. Experienced light variable winds and fine weather along the coast to Giaborne; thenootoarrivalstroDg winds The To Aniu brought 280 tons of cirg. and the following p?seengois:—From Melbourne: Mr Gatehouse, Mr Gatehouse, jun.. Mr Gilchrist, Mr Matheson, Mr anil Mrs Whitson. Coast: Mr Hardwick, Mr and Mrs Luer, (Madamo Urso) Miss Sargent. Mr Sauret, MrL. «. Nathan, Mrs and Master Routree, Mr Paige, Mr Mur doch. Mifs Crisp, Mrs Honney. Mrs Alexandra, Mr Holder, Mss Edward, MrlDalr, Mr Crowe, Mr Ching, Mr Pearse, Mr Ephrein, Mrs Loy land, Mr c.nd Mrs Ray; Lynch Family Dell ringera—Harry Lynch, Robert Lynch, George Lynch, William Lynch, Charles Lyndhurst, Alfred Santley, Jame3 Warde; and 18 iv the steerage.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

ARRIVALS. Elizabeth Mary, brigantino, from Timaru Taiaroa, s.s., Peterson, from the South

Tho ps. Lalla Rookh, which put back en Saturday, i 3 announced to leavo again for Wai tara to-morrow morning.

The e.g. Taiuroa arrived from New Plymouth and the South yesterday with the following pas sengers :—Messrs Bowon, Dodson, Goring. Davis. Miller, Mis White and family, and Eeven in the steerage. Tho Taiaroa will leave again for the Sonth to-morrow.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Whangarei, this day. The s.s. Argylo left for Auckland at 11 a.m. tc day. Russ-Li,, th's day. Arrival: Policeman, Sailed: Arnt.pu, Saucy Kato, Speedwell. Bluff, this day, THE ROTORUA. The F.S. Rotorua arrived at 8 a.m., and sai's at 9 p.m. for Dunedic. Sho left Melbourne at 2 p.m on tho Bth, and experienced strong head winds crossing. Saloon passengers for Auck land: Mr Whitney, 12 in tho steerage, and 72 tons cargo.

COMMERCIAL.

Evening Star Ofllco, Monday. Mr A. |G. Grant held a sale of unredeemed pledges today. There was a good attendance. Th. s.le of Hamilton property announced by Messrs Cochrane and Son to take place to-day has been postponed until Monday noxt.

CHIEF POST-OFFICE, AUCKLAND.

MAIT.B WIL-, C___J- AU UN-Dim :— Tuts Day. For Thames, per Rotomahana, at 1 p.m. For Russell, Kawakawa, Wa_garo_, aud Mon gonui, per lona. at 4 p.m. For Thames, per Ect-rpritc, at 5.30 p.m. Tuespay. loth instmt. For Waltara, per Lalla Rookh, at 6 a.m. For Tnranaki p.ad Southern provlnocs, per Taiaros, at 8 a,m. For nowspapois, at 7 a.m. Lute letters till 3.20 a.m. For Waiwera, Kawatl, Omaha, and Matakana, por Rose Casey, at 10 a.m. For Tauranga and Opotiki, per Waitaki, nt 4 p.m. For Wangaroi Heads, Waipu, Wangarel, and Mangapai, per Ro-,- Casey, at 1 p.m' For Thames, por Rotomahana, at 1.30 p.m. Wednesday, lGth instant. For Coromandel. per Coromandel, at 11.30 a.m. For Whiiiaugi, Talrua, Tauranga, and Opotlki, per Gcnelg, at 1 p.m. TIIURSDAY, 17th inat^nt. For G'sborno, Nanier, Sour horn prorinco3, and Australian Colonies, per Te Anau, at 9 a.m. TrjF.SDAY, _n_ instant. Per s.s. Australia as follows:— For Sandwich Islands, United States of America. Canada, British Columbia, Central and South America, and British and Foreign Weat Indies, Japan, ai;d China, including IlongkoDg, at 1 p.m. For United Kingdom aud Coatbaont: of Europe, at 1 p.m. For money orders, and registered letters, at 11.30 a.m. Late letters bearing an extra fee of sixpence. In addition to tho pontage, will bo received by tho Mail Asont on board tho ste_x_or up to the time of sailing. Tnis mail i 3 duo in London on the 3rd August. For Australian Colonies, per Rotoraa.at 3 p.m, a B Biss, Chief Postmaster.

Meetings, Entertainments, &c.

June 14, 1830. Theatroßoyal—" Life," and "AKddln,"Bp.m. Lorne-strcot nail—Meeting for Discussion of Property Tax, 8 p.m.

St. James's Class—Essays on Byron and Moore, 7.30 p.m.

Franklin Real Primltivo Metho-liot Church— Ecrvi-reof song, "Eva." 7.30, free of charge. Shipwright*' Quartwly Meeting — Working Men's Club, 7.30 p.m. Court Eureka, A.O.F.—Court-room, Alex andra-street, 7.39 p.m.

BIRTH.

BARRATT.-On the Ith inst, at her residence. Flat Bush, tho wife of 11. Bar.att, Esq., of a son.

HANNAFORD.-On the 11th June, at her resi dence, Upper Queen-street, opposite Army and Navy Hotel, Mrs llannaford, of a daughter.

RYLANCE.—On Juno 4, at her residence, Newton Road, tho wif. of William Rylanca, cf a daughter.

WINDSOR.—On June 12th, at St. George's Bay Road, the wife of Honry F. Windsor, of a daughter.

DEATH.

BYCROFT.-On the 12th ft June, at Onehunga, John Bycroft, sen.; aged 63 yoirs. WOOLLAMS.-On June 13, T. G. Woollams; aged 37 years.

The funeral will leave his lato residonco. Lincoln-street, Foneonby, to-morrow, at 3 p.m. Friends plcaso accep*-, this intimation.

Late Telegrams.

GItAHAMSTOWN, this day, MINING.

The Caledonian prospects are much mi proved by tho I-itranui Hill find, which is oa their boundary.

The Golden Crown -will cut battery in order to apply water-power, and commence work in earnest in a weok or two. The two prospect) of the niiuo aro greatly im proved.

WELLINGTON, this day. ' THE WHATAWHATA BBIDGE.

The following tenth rs have been received for tho Whalawhata Bridge cout-act. Ac cepted : MclaCin and Sons, Auckland, £3,74(5. Declined : Briton and Gl-mdinninfc, Napier, £3,930; Sutherland, Auckland, £4,IGS ; O'Brien, GrnhamMown, £4,218; Donald Boss, Auckland. £-,'291 ; Hunt and White, Hamilton, £4,399; Johnstone, Auckland, .C1.7G3 ; Prion, Hamilton, £5,3-23; Watson, Auckland, £S,CIS.

OAMARU, 1i.:.. day POLITICAL MEETING.

Mr Jonei's meeting on Saturday night was the la-gesi ever held in Oamaru. Til.) hall was crowded to excess. Many were unable to Rain admittance. lie spoke for an lnur and three-quarters, ami was specially severe on the native lands transactions. A vote of confidence was carried unanimously amidst cheers. Ilis election is considered certain.

DOMAIN BOARD.—This Day.

A MKETIKO of the Domain Board was held this afternoon. The Secretary announced that he bad written to the proper authori ties conveying the wish of tho Hoard for an alteration of tbo hour of meeting to 2 o'clock p.m., instead of 10 o'clock 1.1 111. —Mr Maeffarlane moved, and Mr Robinson seconded, " That Mr Swanson be communicated with, and re quested to ascertain of the Attorney-Gen eral as to what has been done iv respect of and to the Board, particulars of which were stated ill an application."—Carried.—Mr Robiti!>on gave notice of a motion to lease allotments in Park Road for the pur pose of increasing the Board's income

DISTRICT COURT.-This Day

("cforo Ilia Honour Judge Macdonald, R.M.) JUDGMENT SUMMONS CASES.

J. It. Rauderßon v. Jas. Caruell.—Claim, £83 9s on a judgment summons.—Mr Mc- Kcchuio, who appeared for the plaintiff, asked for an adjournment tor three months of the case, as the defendant had promised to pay within that time.—Granted.

Charles O. Juckes v. Jamc3 Mackay.— Claim £68 Is, on a judgment summons.— Mr Armstrong applied for a month's adjournment, in order that the widow of the plaintili' might obtain the letters of administration entitling her to sue.— Granted.

UNDKI'ENDSD CASES.

Kaipara S.s. Co. v. Wm. Matthews.— Claim, £72 for calls.—Mr A. E.-Whitakcr for plaintiff.—Judgment for plaintiff,

G. W. Owou & Go. v. Matilda Furley.— Claim, !CS. 1-1% ba'ance of account.—Mr W. Thome appeared for the plaintiffs, for whom judgmcut was given.

JODGMENT COA'FBSSED,

Kaipara S.s. Co v. George Haines.— Claim, £90 for calls.—Mr A. E. Whitakcr appeared for the plaiutiff, aud Mr W. Thome for the defendant.—The latter gen tleman confessed judgment on behalf of his client.

DEFENDED CASES.

Alfred A. Preccc v. Robert Cashmore. —Claim, £41 18s, balance of account.— There was a separate claim of £29 4s for services rendered.—Mr Tyler appeared for tho plaiutiff, and Mr Thco. Cooper foi' the defendant, —The former gentleman applied for au adjournment of the case till nc.xt Court day. Ilia client, ho said, was a native interpreter, and therefore ottcn away from town for weeks together. He had not heard from him for some time, aud had not consequently bscu able to give him the requisite notice to attend the Court. In asking for the adjournment on that ground ho would undertake to agree that the case should be struck out next Court-day if it proved that ho was again unable to proceed with it.—Mr Cooper opposed the applica tion, The plaintili' had no right, he considered, to placo his solicitor in such a position as Mr Precco had. His own client was in this position :—That the expense of coming up to Auckland ajjaiu might not be recouped him if for instance another adjournment were then made, or a nonsuit ro.orded. lie was acquainted with I'reecc's pecuniary means, and he knew, therefore, that he was not able to pay tho costs.—Aftersomediscussiouof the point tho adjournment was granted and the plaintili' ordered to pay the costs of the day.

Sir Michael Seymour v. John Maxwell, claim JblOO useforand occupation.—Mr Hes keth (defendant's solicitor) applied for an adjournment till next Court day at tiie re quest of Mr Coleman (the plainlill's solicitor) who was unable to attend to-day. —Granted.

Matthew Henderson v. Alex. Wright, claim J. 87 fur work etc.—Mr E. Hesketh appeared for tho plaintili, aud Mi- Tyler (instructed by Mr Brock) for the defendant. —Mr HeKketh did not think thai, the Court would disagree with him in the opinion that the case was one which ought to bo referred to the arbitrament of some person who un derstood the mailer, and who was compe tent to decide il.—His Honor remarked that the full pari miliars which had been supplied, rendered the ease one of peculiar com plexity. It seemed lo him that if the defendant's particulars were accepted, a sum of only £'2 10s would be owing by him.

— After a short conference between the solicitors and their clients, it was agreed to refer tho ease lo Mr Lowe, Civil Engiueer, v, ilh this couditiuu, that the costs of refer ence should be at tho arbiter's discretion, and that if au award of upwards of £20 be made, the Court costs shall abide the event.

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

MONDAY, JUNE 11, 1880.

Fur tho cans, that lacks assistance, For the r_rcn_ th_t nasds resistance, For tha future iv the distance, _d tho _oo_ t__; wo ceo

We promised on Thursday last, in an article on the first of the four great maxims of ta.xation laid down by Adam Smith and endorsed by nearly every eminent writer on political economy since, to discuss his three other othor maxims. Wo pursue this course as tho best means of aiding our readers in considering the principles which should guide the future incidence of taxation which this colony is now called upon to determine. Having, therefore, stated and endorsed the first and most important, though also most difficult to carry out practically, the maxim that taxation should be proportioned to wealth and to personal sacrifice, we proceed to give Smith's second maxim, which has been termed the Maxim of Certainty. It runs as follows: —" The tax which each individual is bound to pay ought to be certain, and not arbitrary. The time of payment, tho manner of pay

ment, the quantity to be paid, ought all to be slear and plain to the contributor, and to every other person. Whore it is otherwise, every person subject to the tax is put more or less in the power of the ta.\ gatherer, who can either aggra vate the tax upon any obno.xious contributor, or extort by the terror of such aggravation some present or per quisite to himself." The uncertainty of a tax is so great an evil that, as experi ence has shown, the taxed will rather

put-up with a very considerable degree of inequality than with a very small degree of uncertainty. Happily the violation of this maxim is not very common or very flagrant iv the experience of Englishmen. Still it is not even in their case so rigidly adhered to as it might be. There are a number of ad valorem duties on articles whose quality varies greatly, or whose value cannot be easily de termined, which allow of opportunities for bribing the officials levying the duty, that they may charge less than is right. This is tloubtloss a grave imputation on the characters of a certain class, but it would lose its point were the duties in question deprived of their objectionable un certainty.

3. The third of Adam Smith's maxims—called tho Maxim of Con venience—is this : —" Every tax ought to bo loviod at tho time, or ia the manner, ia which it is most likely to be convenient for the contri butor to pay it." Applying this rule, tho reasonableness of which is obvious, there seems no sufficient reason why certain taxes should bo made payable in January—as in tho caso with the Income Tax in England—-whon Christ mas bills arc just due, and the house holder is consequently short of cash. Since a Government exists for tho good of tho nation at large, it ought to study tho convenience of tho people. This is done in taxes on luxuries. A man pays a tax when he buys a bottle of wine or an ounce of tobacco; and if ho lias no wish to pay tho tax he goes without his superfluity. At any rate, the man that can afford the extra grati fication can afford tho Government a little holp at the same time.' It is en tirely his own fault if such a tax presses inconveniently upon him. The penny receipt stamp is also a good tax in respect of this rulo, because the receiver of money duo docs not- miss the trivial sum, and the cost of collection is small.

4. Wo come to the last maxim, known as tho Maxim ok Economy : — " Every tax ought to bo .so contrived as both to tiiko out and keep out of tiio pockets of tiio pooplo as little as possiblo over and abovo what it brings into tho Public Treasury of the State." Want of economy in collecting tuxes may bo occasioned iv four wajs. (1) A largo stall'of collectors, whose .salaries eat up too groat v proportion of tho produce of tho tax. (2) By diverting a portion of the labour and capital of a com munity from a more to a less productiv employment. (3.) By the forfeitures and penalties which attend the evasion of a ta.x, aud which cripple aud ruin tho unfortunate evader, so that the community loso tho benefit they would otherwiso derive from the employment of his capital. Heavy Customs duos and other injudicious imposts encourage smuggling. (.) By subjecting the people to unnecessary annoyance and vexation by tho too frequent visits of tho tax-gathorer—ncvor a very popular official. Judged by this 4th maxim of taxation, the Customs duties, which require such au immense outlay for their collection, are to be discou raged unless a clear benefit to industry can bo shown by their imposition. The wholesale and retailers' pcr-conta ges on tho duties paid, together with the cost of collection, extort from the tax-payer double tho amount received by tho Treasury, and except so far as it is collected from pure luxuries Customs taxation oppresses tiio masses of the people, and allows wealth, when combined with nioaiincss,to cscapo scot free.

In viow of to-night's mooting on tho Property Tax, therefore, there is ono thing which can bo positively laid down, and ought to be omDodied in a strong resolution, namely, that attempts to shift a greater weight of tho burden from the rich to tho back of thojmasscs, such as is contained in a beer tax when submitted to relieve tho personal luxuries of tho wealthy, will bo resisted. Tho principle and not the tax is what wo protest against. Already consumers of boor have found what is invariably true of all Customs duties—that tho ven dor charges a por-centago not only ou the cost of the article itself but also on the tax. This is only reasonable, for tho duty becomes part of tho origi nal outlay of capital in the purchaso of a commodity, and tho dealer must charge his interest on tho capital to cover tho gross amount invested. Whether tbo charge of twopence on a tax of sixponco—tho amount in volved in raising tho price of beer from Bfl to lOd a quart—is fair, wo aro not prepared to say, but wo believe it is vory much less in propor tion than the pcr-oontages paid by tho people upon nearly ovcry dutiable article under the act' valorem scalo of our tariff.

This question ia sucli a largo ono that we shall return to it again for tho purpose of examining tho incidence of various forms of direct taxation in -England where such measures have been tried.

UNLESS Messrs Money Wigram's other steamers make considerably faster direct passages to New Zealand than that just achieved by tho Norfolk there is not, wo fear, much chance of the Government subsiding tho line. Fifty-four days is alto gether too long for such a voyage. Why, even passengers taking tho Orient's route and going the round by Adelaide, Mel bourne, and Sydney can get here in less time. Those who came out by the s.s. Orient were landed et .Auckland under 49 days, inclu ding tletention in Australia, amounting, collectively, to nine days. Wo are surprised and disappointed that the Norfolk should have been so long ou the way. In London it was confidently anticipated she would reach Port Lyttelton in 44 or 45 days. Those hopes were founded on the fact that the steamer's last homeward passage was achieved in excellent 'hue ; indeed, many said the run was equal, if not superior, to the ono made about that period by the Oricuf. The Norfolk is a brand new ship, and this is only her second voyage. Pos sibly something occurred to account for the delay, otherwise the time would lead people to rank her as a comparatively slow boat, Since writing the above the telegram which appears in another column has come to hand. From it we gather tiiat the Norfolk Was not pushed to make a fast run as she is going up to China to load homeward, aud has consequently plenty of time to spare. This reason docs not .strike us as a particularly valid one. The steamer was making her lirst direct passage to New Zealand and it was surely worth while to try aud do it in good time.

The Budget, introduced by the Chancellor of Exchequer, into the House of Commons bears, it will be remarked, a strong family resemblance to tbe Financial statement of ouro wn Colonial Treasurer. Mr Gladstone like Major Atkinson, is in the position of having to meet an appalling deficit, the result being brought about iv England, fur the most part, by the previous Government's reck lessness. The Chancellor proposes to do this by taxing beer, and by further mulcting persons favoured pecuniarily. The addi tion of one penny in the pound to the in come tax, is sure to be very seriously felt by the already heavily weighted middle

cksscf. They will not however, we pro phecy, make such a ftm about it as their better-oil Colonial cousins arc making about the Property Tax. English men at home, have amongst other good points this one. When a t.tx is seen to be inevitable they accept it quietly, and do not harass the Government need lessly by "kicking against the pricks." Here,-OS. the contrary, no matter what course is adopted to g..t money thoro is a row. Customs taxation, which is the most unpopular of all iv England on account of its unfairness, causes the least disturbance in this colony. The various political parties anil trade cliques are quite unani mous a3 to the imperative necessity of raising hard cash >oiueliow, but eaoh set will only support llio particular tax which spares it? own pocket. The Knglish brewers and Licensed Victuallers knew they had nothing to expect from Mr Glad stone. In hi 3 hat reign, it will be remem bered, Lard Aberdsrc's famous cloaing bill became law. Tho trade did not, of courfc, forget this, and at the recent elections voted Conservative to a man. So powerful wa. the " bung " iuflueiice believed to bo in the North that nieny openly said the candidates the publicans supported must be returned. That fallacy has now, of cotirfe, exploded, aud the Beet- Tax is the first instalment of well-deserved punishment. We much doubt whether taking the duty off light wines will very materially increase the con sumption. The idea has always been a hobby of Mr Gladstone*, and answers, our readers, may observe, two pur-poses. It pleases the advocates of temperance, and places good wine within tho reach of com paratively poor people, Tha weak point of the scheme, however, is that those whom the concession is specially intended to hene fit will not ulilis: it, When the Liberal Government largely abrogated the duty on caret, it was naturally thought the wino being nearly as cheap as boor would bo much drunk by the middle classes. Nothing of tbo kind occurred. The con sumption was, it is true, slightly augmented, but those who made (anil make) a practice of drinking '* Gladstone" claret wore (aud arc) usually men who could well afford, and under othor circuuislances, would have afforded a higher class vintage. Middle class Englishmen as a rule dislike whole some bover-ges. Thoy aro authorities on the subject of strong ale or bottled stent, take kindly to a hot loafed sherry, and swallow raw alcohol with genuine relish. Claret on the contrary is usually voted thin aud sour. Everything considered we anticipate Mr Gladstone's fiscal proposals will moot with quiet aecpptannp.

The adjourned public meeting, convened upon requisition to the Mayor, to consider the question of the property tax, will take place in the Lome-street Hall to-night.

The adjourned Licensing Court will be held to-morrow (Tuesday), at night, when the unsettled ciises will be discussed by the Bench) and the new licenses granted.

Madame Urr-o and Company and the Lynch family of bellringcrs wero passongors by the a.s. Tc Aunn which arrived from the South to-day.

The monthly inspection of the companies forming the Auckland Bille B.ttalian, viz., Victoria, No. 3, llobsou, and Scottisli will meet for inspection to-morrow (Tuesday) evening in the Drill-.bed, at 7.30.

The number of packages of tomatoes put up in tho United .States last year readied the groat total of 19,968,000, yet many of Iho pioscut melioration cau recall the lime when the tomato wus regard. 1 as only a curiosity.

From Hie financial siatomont lo band 10. day, with appended tables, we find thai Iho total amount which tho Treasurer expects to realise from the Property Tax this year is ■ £.00,001), frooi tbo liecr T.-.N: £SO,0(lO it-year, from Customs duties £1,'2")0,00:». Tiio actual amount of the Land Tax col lated for the yo-r was £92,803, and £50,000 is set down for the six mouths' tax which bee-line due on the Ist of April last.

With reference to the interview that Mr MoElwaiu, Chairman of Waitakerei Eist Highway Hoard, had with .Mr Oliver, rela tive li the construction of a road from Wai komito railway station to th.' West Const by Worsley .1 farm, a letter has been re ceived stating that " the authority for this work was sent to Mr .Stewart, the District Engineer, Auckland, on the 3rd of May." This intelligence will bo most gratifying to the settlers of that long-no ;leottd dis trict.

The supo.-sttti'His about iJCini arc vari ous in diifcrcnt countries. In Russia and Germany, poinds arc objected to as promi sing tears for the \voarcr. Iv Prance tho malachite is not looked upon with favour, nnd In many countries the turquoise is believed to change color as a prophecy ot sickness for the wearer. The Poles havo a fanciful belief that each mouth of the year is under the inllucuce of a precious Stone, which has a mysterious effect on tbo destiny of a person burn during tiio mouth.

Tho journeymen bakers held their quar terly meeting ou Saturday evening at, tic British Hotel -V considerable number of moulders and setters weie -present, Mr Strong in tbe chair. Tito secretary real the quarterly report, which gave general satisfaction. Although the report shewed a larger amount of sickness than in any previous quarter, there was still a substan tial crodit balance at the b_nk. The sub ject of the anniversary ball was introduced, and after some discussion it was determined to hold the "Bakers' Ball " iv the mouth of September, and to appoint a committee for making- arrangements. The hour closed with song, in which several members shewed clearness, judgment, and aptitude.

A storm prevailed iv Ouchunga during Saturday evening and nearly tire wholo of the night, doing considerable damage to property. Fences and portions of buildings were swept away by tbo strong westerly wind which swept over tho place from the Manukau beads. A largo iron shed, the property of Messrs Guthrie and Larnncb, was completely blown down in Queen street. Mr Sullivan's Ha if way Hotel was also damaged, most of the roof of the balcony being carried away and some of the wiu dows smashed. Other properties iv One hunga were damaged, but to a slighter extent.

The Very Rev. Dr. Macdonald, who was appointed by Archbishop Steins to superin tend the native missions in the districts of tho Bay of Islands, returned to Auckland yesterday by the s.s. Waitaki. The rev. gentleman will leavo again in the course of the week for other parts of the diocese in furtherance of hi. mission.

The soiree in connection with the Ponson by Wcsleyao Sunday School will he held to morrow evening in the district hall. Tea at 6.30, soiion at 7.30. Addresses and music.

In the advertisement of the Aucklaud Scripture Gift Association published in Saturday's issue, two errors occur, John 3 should read 111. Johu, and Corinthians read I. Corinthians.

A needless alarm of fire was raised on Saturday afternoon in Newton, and Mr Cat law, the turncock at Ponsonby reservoir, at onco telegraphed to Mr Hughes, at the Albert-street Fire Brigade Station, who was equally prompt in preparing for action. But before starting, Mr Hughes received a second message to the clfoct that the lire had been extinguished. It was only a paper on (ire in a cupboard—but it might have de stroyed a house.

During the last fow weeks Cambridge hotel keepers have found it hard to lind ac commodation for travellers, every room and bed having b -en engaged previous to tho sitting of the land court. Host Rayncs of the " Nalioiiil," aud host Kirkwood of the "Duke of Cambridge," wore particularly rushed by their friends from the principal cities of Nei\ Zealand and Australian colonies. Both these hotel keepers have been distinguished for extreme kindness to travellers, though they grieve at being un able to treat nil strangers as thoy would like during the rush of people incident lo a laud court.—Most travellers express high appreciation of the treatment they experi ence at the above Cambridge hotel", a pain ful exception was witnessed the other day on the occasion of the visit to Cambridge of some Royal Commission or other, Mr llayues was solicited to provide slcepiug accommodation for the three, but after re fusing several times he reluctantly con sented, aud turned several permanent boarders out of their rooms in older to allow the representatives of red tape to pass the night in comfoi fc. At night Mr W , a Commissioner, refused to inhabit the room allotted to him, and took possession of the upstairs parlour (in which was a lire place), lucked himself in, and, iv suite of the expostulation of the servant, declared ho had appropriated the room to his own private use for the night. Mr Rayncs was informed of the action of the Commissioner, and iustantly ordered him to open tho dour. Mr Commissioner refused, ami the worthy host of the National entered by the French casement from the balcony, to the great wrath of the inflated Commissioner, who threatened to give host Rayncs iv charge and have his license inquired into, while host Rayncs gave his bumptious guest a good dressinsr-down, which considerably cooled him. After the trouble tho household were put to by the attempt to accomodate tho royal three, it was very inconsiderate ti make a disturbance, and very scllish of (.ne man to want to monopolise the public parlour. Mr Rayncs has decided to build fresh rooms, and has, since our last notice of his house, made some important improve ments in connection with his establishment,

Notwithstanding the hitteily cold and boisterous weather on Saturday, the Paku ranga Hunt Club met at Mr Styak's farm and enjoyed some very line sport. _ Several spills occurred, one of them entailing the death of a very handsome mare owned hy Miss Styak. When rising to a jump the horse slipped and was pitched headlong over the fence, breaking her neck. Miss Styak luckily escaped unhurt.

A grand concert to raise funds for shing ling the Catholic Convent at Otahuhu is auiiouuced for the 23rd inst. We have no doubt the concert will be well-attended, as the object is a very laudable one, and efforts arc being mad. to make the affair a suc cess.

The service in the Theatre Itoynl last evening was well-attended. Mr T. Buddie presided, and interesting addresses were given by Dr. Keuderdine and the Rev. Joseph Kobertson. It was intimated that £3 Is 2d had been put into the donation boxes on the previous Sunday.

The Lyuch Family of Bellringcrs, one of the mo»t popular troupes of itinerant per formers, arrived this morning hy the Te Anau, and will open in the Lornc-street Hall on Wednesday eveniug.

A meeting of creditors in the estate of Patrick Leahy, contractor, was held this morning iv the Supreme Courthouse, when Mr Thomas Macfl'arlane was elected trus tee. The liabilities were stated at £171, and the assets (consisting of furniture) at £17.

At tho request of some enthusiastic ad mirers of the Australian eleven now playing in England, a cable message was the other day dispatched from Melbourne to the Lon don address of the team as follows :— " Bravo Australians ; we are proud of you."

The I. anil O. Company intend to place the Kaisor-i-Uiud, the latest addition to tin it licet on the Australian line. It is an nounced that the Kaiser-i-Hiud will leave Southampton for Australia direct on the 9tli Juno. Tho vessel is the largest of the com pany's steamers, b«ing over 4-0. tons, and wru built about a year ago. The Ponsonby Wesloyan Sunday-school holds its anniversary tea meeting to-morrow in tbe hall. It is expected to be a most interesting affair, The revs. J. Robertson, VV". Morley, and O. Boud will give speeches on the occasion"; also Mr 15. Gitto will address the meeting in the interests of the school.

The representative (W. S. Fell, Esq.,) of the "Mcridcn Britannic Company," of New York, has visited Auckland, and lias ap pointed Messrs T. and S. Morrin as agents for the silver-plated, nickel-silver, and -white metal ware. The company is famous for the manufacture of the.io the world over, and is hy far the largest manu facturer in this business. Tho company is very vast, and has pushed its poods almost everywhere. The secret of its success is tho quality of the foods produced at such a reasonable cost. No doubt a very large trade will he done in Auckland aud other parts of New Zealand. Tho committee of the Auckland Teachers Association, who have been silent this long lime, have convened a school teachers' meet ing for tbo purpose of discussing the " Teachers Pension Fund Hill." The meet ing will b. held on the 19th inst (Saturday) at 2 p.m.

CABLEGRAMS.

EUROPEAN.

[REUTEIt'S SPECIAL CABLEGRAMS.]

Ayoub Khan's Rebellion,

L'JNDON. Juno 12. A report which has recently been circu lated to the eil'ect that Ayoub Khan was making warlike preparations to wrest Can dahar from the descendants of Shore Alt is now confirmed. Later intelligence fom Afghanistan, however, states that, owing to the defection of his supporters, Ayoub Khan's movement has morally collapsed. Evacuation of Cabul. LONDON. Juuc 12. In the House of Commons to-day, tho Marquis of Hai ttngton, Secretary of State for India, in reply to a question, said that tho exact date tor the evacuation of Cabul by the British troops wss not yet fixed. Tne Greek Frontier. It lus been fancied that the European Conference will despatch a special Com mission to Greece to settle the frontier question on the spot. The Orient Line. The Orient Company's Steamship Potosi sails from Plymouth to-day for Australia. Tne Sultan "Warned. As a result of the circular note, which was font by the British Government last month to the European pow<rs, specify ing the means for a solution of the Greek, Montonegrian and Armenian, question the Groat Powers have now pro sonted a collective note to the Sultan, informing him he. will be held responsible for the serious delay that has taken place with regard to the cos-ion of territory to Montcuegro, and for his failure to execute the necessary r< forma in Armenia. The note further statC3 that the Great Powers will insist on a strict execution of the Treaty of Berlin. The Sultau has not yet replied to the note. Commercial. LONDON. June 12, Consols are quoted at 98 ex dividend, Sydney copper ia at £19 ton Chinese Gordon. LONDON. June 11. Pasha has gone to China, wheio his n'ilitary career was previously to successful. Invincible Again. LONDON. Juno 11. The match between the Australians and an eleven of Yorkshire was concluded to day. The Home team continued their second innings, aud scored 100. Spoflorth took six wickets, anil Boylo's fielding in this inuings was excellent. The Austra lians then requiriug 91 runs to win, went in, aud made the necessary score with the loss of ouly five wickets, and won the match by the Eame number of wickets. Maedon ncll, iv the second iunin£a of Iho Austra lians, made the Lightest score, 47, aud was caught. Commercial. LONDON. June 11. The total quantity of wheat ailoat for Gieat Britain is 1,530,000 quarters. Aus tralian tallow, best beef, is quoted at 32s (id, and best mutton at .'Ms (id. New Zealand securities 5 per cent, loan, 10-40 loan, 104 ; 5 per cent., ISSi) loan, 102 i. Sir Bartle Frere. LONDON, June 2nd. Mr Gladstone evidently hopes Sir Bartle Krere will resign the Governorship of Cape Colony. The Cabinet are divided on the question. Tho Asia Minor Convention. Mr Gladstone's statement that he intends adhering to the Asia Minor Convention, entered into by Earl IJeacon^lield, has in creased the anger of tho Radicals. The King of Greece. LONDON, June 4. The King of Greece hat visited Paris, and is now in Loudon. It is believed that his visit has reference to political objects. The Canadian Lords. The Quebec Assembly has negatived the Mill to abolish the Legislative Council. QMonncur Leon Say,abas been re-elected President of tho I'reueh Senate, and has in consequence resigned the position of French Ambassador in Loudon. Mr Goschen's Mission. Serious opposition to Mr Goschen's Mis sion is being developed in Constantinople. The Berlin Treaty, LONDON, June G. The reply of the Porte to the collective note of the Powers with reference to the fulfilment in Turkey of the terms of the Berlin Treaty, deprecated European inter ference, aud urges that the signatory [lowers should not press the clauses of the Berlin Treaty as being injurious to Turkey —in fact, it would be beneficial that they remain unfulfilled. Aftrhanistan. The " Times " and " Daily Telegraph " state that in event of the British failing to arrange matters with Abdul Kahmau, it is possible the late A nicer Yakoob Khan may be restored to the throne at Cnhul, A Deserter. The Captain of the Canadian Cricket Team, at present ova tour iv England, has been arrested as a deserter from the British Army in 1872 The Liberal Policy In Ireland. Mr Gladstone's Government are pursuing a policy of conciliatiou towards Ireland. The Duke Of Edinburgh. The Duke of Edinburgh, who had beeu for some time, commander of the vessels engaged iv distributing relief to the famine stricken people of the West of Ireland, and who recently paid a short visit to Loudou, has resigned his post. German Emmigration. The agitation which has for some time beeu going on in Germany, with a view to moving the Government to adopt some com prehensive scheme. Colonisation is likoly to have the desired elleet. The Burial Bill. LONDON, Juno 4th. In the House oi Lords last evening the New Burial Bill was introduced by the Lord Chancellor (Lord Selborne) which en able non-conforming clergymen ,to officiate at iuterments of me->ibers3of their denomi nations in tbe btiriiil grounds attached to Episcopalian churches. It was read a second time, and met with a good deal of opposition, but on division, the reading was carried by a majority of 25. Mahomined Van. LONDON, May 31st. Mabommcd Van, the report of whose death was erroneously circulated, is now said to be at Zurqli. He has again per suaded the tribes to assist him in an attack uponJtbeJßriiish, and is believed to have collected a considerable force. JThe Burmese Rebellion. The Rebellion iv Burmah cmsed by the unendurable oppression ot King Thcebhn, has excited consternation in Mandally A general uprising in Burmah is anticipated, and fears arc entertained of au outbreak at Mandally. Woschen Interviews the Sultan. Mr Goschcn had an interview with the Sultan ycstoiday. The Sultan received him cordially, but the rcsnlt of the inter view has not transpired. Short Service LONDON, June 5. The Military Commission appointed to report upon the state of the British army have recommended the abolition of tho short service system. Another Anti-Rent .agitation. LONDON, June 7. Tho anti-rent agitation in Ireland is being revived. A mass meeting was hold at Sox bury, There was a large attendance, ami much excitement was occasioned by the i presence of the rt porters commissioned by Government to take down the speakers' orations, with a view to instituting proceed ings for seditious utterances if such were deemed advisable. The mob rushed at tho reporters, who wore violently ejected from the meeting. Declamatory denun ciations were then made. Landlords' ab senteeism is the source of all the misery in Ireland.

AUSTRALIAN.

[KEUTER'S TELEGRAMS.]

A Legislator Bankrupt,'

MELBOURNE,

Monday,

Mr Peter Lalor, a member of the Assembly, and formerly Minister o£ Trade aud Customs under the Berry Government, has called a meeting of his creditors.:

TELEGRAMS.

(FISOM OUK OWN COKR-SPONDENT),

RUSSELL, this dpy."

THE LICENSING BENCH. The Licensing Bench has reduced the two publican licenses at Russell to £40 a year. They must, however, close at 11 o'clock. CAMBRIDGE, this day. LAND COURT. The Land Court opened on Saturday with the Tokaroa block, and not the Tewhitu, as previously stated. THE CATTLE BOARD. The South Auckland Cattle Board meet ing sat from 2 to 5 o'clock ou Saturday. Tne restrictions are to bo taken off Mxc nicol's farm at Ohaupo if passed by tho Inspector, and also removed from Burkes, Pukeiimu. An application was made to remove the restrictions from Burkes, Ohaupo, which was not, however, granted. "kAIKOIIU, this day. BIVAL LIFE ASSURANCE AGENTS IN CAMP. On Saturday night two rival life assurance agents delivered lectures to the Armed Constabulary, Captain McMurdo, of the Mutual Life Assurance of Australa-ia being one, and Mr Kennedy Brown, chief agent ot tho Government Life Assurance, the other. The lectures of Saturday were fol lowed by others on Sunday, after church parade. The genial, entertaining, aud at the same time pointed and im passioned address of Captain McMurdo appeared to attract mauy to his views of the advantage of his ofiice. The Government Agetit left for the North im mediately after the addresses, leaving Mr McMurdo behind with well grounded anti cipations of doing a gold business in lives. The crmp at Ngakumikumi will be shifted to Waitaki this week. The weather has been hue since Saturday's storm. The telegraph is to be earned on im mediately to connect Kaikahu to Ngaku nikomu, thus completing the line. Road parties are very busy. Major Goring is iv Auckland, and is to bo married there shortly. ♦ (FEB UNITED MtESS ASSOCIATION). NELSON, this day. RAILWAY ACCIDENT. An accident occurred on the railway on Saturday. As the train due at 7-15, after leaving Wakclield, was ncaring the road crossing, the driver saw three horses within the railway fence. These bolted to get over the cattle stops, and the lirst jumped them, the second fell iuto the stops aud rolled over on the rails, aud the third weut ou the top of the second. 'Ihough the engine was re versed it had Still much speed on, and one o£ Ihe horses was nearly cut iv two aud thrown in the road ; while the second had his legs taken oil. At Richmond the train referred to had to pass another going down to Foxhill, which was lilled with Volun teers. The Richmond pasicngcrs had alighted, when the train proceeded on to the points, to admit of shunting, but, just us it was reaching the poiut, the uu-train came along, aod the two engines collided. Very little damage was done. LYTTELTON, this day. SMALL-POX ON BOAUD THE NOR FOLK. The Norfolk was not pushed to make a fast passage, Laving time to spare to get up to China, whore she leads. The cargo for New Zealand will not exceed 150 tons ; that for Sydney is 11,000. Her sa'oon was ouly half occupied, but the second cabin and steerage were full. Mr Walter J. Nathan and family were the only Aucklnndera on board, and luckily were among those who got ashore be'ore the small-pox case was reported aud the ship put in quarantire. A number ol the latter bavirg lauded without an extra change of clothing have g.me back to tho ship, preferring to be with their luggage in quarantine. The Health Ollicer is waiting instructions from Wellington, but it will be near the end ot the week before she is admitted to pratique. TIMARIJ, this day. ALLEGED RAPE CASE Frank Fowler, the Malay who was indicted for rape at Teinuka, was acquitted, the Crowii Prosecutor, in the abscuce of sutlicient corroborative evidence, entering a nolle prosequi. The civil sittings have now commenced, DUNEDIN, this day. , GROSS EXAGGERATION. | The enquiry shows the Ashbuiton affair to have,, been grossly exaggerated. One volunteer only has b^en suspended. 'lliis refers to the enquiry into the con duct of the Volunteers who went from tne South to Ashburton, and were accused of breaking into some shots and otherwise mis behaving.

THE BEER TAX.

MEETING OP BBEWKBS. A MEETING of the brewers of Auckland was held to-day at the oilice of Messrs. Mowbray, (Jucon-strcct, to consider the proposed tax of Gd per gallon on beer There was a good representation of the trade. After some discussion, it was moved by Mr. Watson and seconded by Mr. J agger '' That the tax ou beer should be 3d per gallon, instead of Gd, as proroscd." This was put to tbe meeting aud agreed to. It was also resolved that a copy of the resolution should lo furivarJcd to Mr Swau?ou, The meeting then terminated.

DESTRUCTION OF THE WHARF HOTEL, OPOTIKI.

The Wharf Hotel at Opotiki, the property of Mr King, has been totally destroyed by lire. It was insured in the Colonial for £6'oo, but as they had re-insured £300, they only lose half the amount of their policy. It was a five haudsomo building, worth about £1,200.

Sporting.

(rER UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATION). WANGANUI, this day. Tun acceptances for the Wanganui Steeple chase Handicap arc : —Agent, Grey Momus, Baron, Loch Lomond, Ada, Venture, Hard Times, The General, Turapoku, Abolition, Otawa, King Don, Sunbeam, Eclipse, Old Ireland, Matstu.

Entries for the Grand-stand Steeplechase : Gicy Morous, Baron, Rangatira, Mickey Free, Hard Times, Venture, Kiug Don, Kangaroo, Old Ireland, Malau.

Entries for the Maiden Steeplechase :— Hamlet, San-ay, The General, Tu.pcka, Rangatira, Sunbsam, Abolition, Ulick Prince, Kangaroo, Eclipse, and Silver Cloud.

THE SUNDAY-SCHOOL CENTENARY.

I Oni bundled years ago Robert Raikes I proprietor and editor of the " Gloucester Journal," who had before manifested a truly philanthropic spirit in his exertions on behalf of prisoucrs, was struck with the neglected condition of the juvenile popula tion. "Under the very walls of tho Cathedral of Gloucester," we arc told, "aud within daily notice of the Dean, Chapter, and all her clergy, played and fought and gambled tbe despised and forsaken and outcast chil dren ot the city, without so much as a thought iv the mind of licr ecclesiastics that they were children for whom Christ died; without somuchasasiispicioii that the church was in any way responsible for them, and, therefore, without so much as putting forth a single effort to save them." 'Ibis led Robt. Raikei to interest himself in the little waifs and strays—and resulted in tbe establish ment pf tiie first Sunday school. The year 17S0 is therefore a year to b; remembered— an epoch to be celebrated—for from the seed then planted has sprung a great and beautiful tree which has given shelter a.id happiness to millions of little children. In Eugiaud the Sunday-school Union embraces in its connection 105,937 teachers and 9G..305 scholars, und in connection with other institutions there arc probably as many, so that the total number of teachers approaches 300,000, and the number of scholars 3,000,000. No wonder that the Sunday-school Union lias rc-olvcd to cele brate throughout the world the centennial commemoration of the Sabbath-school move niont. 'I be Auckland braueh of the Union, in hearty response to the invitation of the English Union, have arranged for a cen tenary celebration, extending from June 27th to July 4th, in which clergymen of all denominations will take part. In a little pamphlet reprinted here by the Centenary Committee of Auckland, and from which Ihe above facts are taken, the programme of the week's proceedings is given, and also the Service of Song to be rendered by a choir of 200 voices at the Choral Hall on the evening of Thursday, July Ist. 'I he service has been compiled by Benjamin Clarke, general editor of the Sunday-school Union, London, and the music arranged by W. E. -Abel, Tbe hymns at especially appropriate to the event. The pamphlet is procurable at the various city stationers, and as it contains the music, hymns, and a general programme of the proceedings, together with suitable subjects for meditation; it should be pro cured by all who feel an interest in the movement. The price (id. '

PARLIAMENTARY.

(IROM OUR SPECIAL REPORTER.)

WELLINGTON, this day NATIVE LANDS STAMP DUTIES, The Native Lands Stamp Duties Bill i s to ' come into operation on the Ist of October asxt. It imposes the following duties;-. On the first sale, lease, or exchange of native lauds, cjnveyanc. or transfer on ealc 10 per cent. ; on the amount or value of consideration or exchange, 10 per cent. • on amount or value of consideration paid or given for equality of exchange, lease q c agreement for lease, or any written docu. ment for tenancy or occupancy of any laud without any consideration by way of pre. niium, 10 per coat. ; on capitalized value of rout to be paid—iv consideration of the sura of money by way of premium without rent 10 per cent. ; ou amount of premium consideration of sum of money by way of premium, aud also of yearly rent, (A) on amount of premium, 10 per cent.; (B) on rent, 10 per cent, on capitalized value ot rent to be paid. When land is under lease and is sold, the amount of duty already paid is to be deducted.

MB BEES,

The Controller and Auditor General recommends, with reference to the payment of three hundred pounds to Mr Jttees by the late Government, that Parliament should cither vote that the money on" that amonat be recovered from one or all of tho late Ministry.

SWANSON JUMOR'S SHIRTS,

Iv the returns of the contingent expen. diturc in the Native Department, there is an item to Swanson, jun., shirts, £8 2s upon which Mr Shrimski intends abking a question.

TDK OPPOSITION.

Efforts arc being made to induce a meet ing of the Opposition. A paper is being canbid round tor signature. Mr Macau drew promise, to cad a caucus if there aro sufficient number of signatures. The idea of sonic of tho leaders is thut the caucus should consider tbo advisability of Mr Macaudiow resigning the lead in favour of Grey, but Montgomery, Pyke, McCaughan, and many others are determined not (o follow Grey. DeLautour intends to intro duce a bill to ame.id the laud Act in view of the large ureas now held under pastoral leases shortly falling ill. Be proposes that these lands s-hould not be vested in the Waste Lands Boards, which, he say.=, aro liable to be influenced by large laud-holders but in Commissioners appointed by the Go. vernor, and should ba subject to compcti tiou.

OPINIO-! OF THE PRESS,

Both evening papsis condemn the Trea suier's financial proposals as not going fai enough in the matter of retrenchment. Vigorous retrenchment from Ministers downwards is advocated.

POLICE COURT.—This Day.

(Before John Cosgravc, Esq., J.P,) IN.IiRIAIION.

Piobctt Measure, Geo. English, and Jane Hutchison were fined 5s each. .Benjamin liukcr was discharged. IKKKCDAIMABLB. Peter Finn was committed to prison for six months under the Vagrant Act, he being an habitual drunkard, JJ %<i GlttG ALMS. Mabel Fletcher was charged with asking alms in Nclton-strect, on the 12th inst. Prisoner pler.dfd guilty. Snb-lnspcctor Pardy said the woman had kind friends end a regular income from her husband. She wa«, moreover, a good needle-, woman, aud if she would keep sober she m<ght do vciy well. The Bench discharged the woman on con dition that she ceased from imposing upon the public in future. FORGING AND UTTERING A DEED. John Francis was charged with forging aud uttering a deed of conveyance purport ing to bo signed ou the 2Gth April, aiTectiDg four acres of laud at Mahurangi, Edward Welch was charged with forg ing a signature to the said deed, pu-porting to be signed by George Moore, on the 2GtU April, with intent to defraud. Sub-Inspector Pardy asked for a. remand m these cases ay there was another person implicated who was still at liberty. The land iv questiimwas situated at Mahurangi and belonged to a man named George Moore since deceased. The deed was forged by Francis, and signed " George Moore " by We'ch, who also witnessed his own signature in the name of sn imaginary Edward Smith. Having so far completed the deed, the prisoners applied to Mr Browning for the purpose of raiting money on it, but unfortunately or otherwise for the prisoners Mr Brownirp-, to whom they applied for money, wis ore of the trustees in the cs.ate of Moore, which led to their arrest. The ca j.cs were remacded until Monday next, in o.der to the arrest of a third person, and gathering fuit her particulars. CIIAEGEOF GAMBLING IN A PCBLIOHOUSE. Henry N. llulme, landlord of the Provincial Hots', was charged with a breach of the Lxcnting Act, by permitting gambling, to wit, throwing dice in his hotel, Princcs-strces eu the 6th inst. Mr Hrskctli appeared in defence, but as the c.ise CJi'ld not be heard before one justice it was held ov?r until to-morrow. Several witnesses, well known in sporting riugs, weie present, but as Mr Hulmo intent's to plead guilty under extenuating circumstances, their evidence will not bs taker.

(Before 11. C. Bawtow, Esq , R.M.) A SINGULAB CASE. Au gotta St Just McKay was again brought up on a charge of soliciting one Jules Juliot to commit a felon) on the 3rd instant. Sub-inspcctir Pardy said that in this case the prisoner caused an advertisement to be insetted in tbe papers for a man, to which he bad a number of applications, and among these Juliot, who is a Frenchman. Prisoner took witness into his bed-room, and made proposals of an offensive nature. He communicated with the police, and Detective Jefl'ory accompanied him to prisoner's house, and waited outside. The proposal was repealed, aud prisoner being very deaf, Jeffcry heard the whole of the conversation.

Jules Juliot drposcd : I am a jeweller by trade. Have been in Auckland about two months. Saw an advertisement in tbo "Herald" for a healthy man; a French man preferred. (Produced.) Wrote a latter in reply. An answer was returned to me, written in pencil, deniring me to call upon the advertiser, Richmond House, Pitt street, in the evening, respecting the same. Went to Richmond House, at the top of Grey-street about half-past seven o'clock that evening, inquired for Mr McKay, and saw prisoner, who asked me into his bed room. He locked the door inside. I asked McKay as to the nature of the employment. He then made proposals of an offensive and unnatural character. Said further that he would give me £2 10s a week and board. Inquired as to my work. Told him I could not follow my trade at present, as I had a bad hand, lie said, " Your hand will not be a hindrance here. You will have to travel with mo aud take care of me ; iThe evidence here is unfit for publication.] I wrote down tho terms of the agreement, but said I could not accept, unless I knew the nature of the work. I p.. posed to go. He then said he wished me to call the next morning at t-.'ii o'clock, but I did not go until the evening. Communicated to the police. Detective Jeffrey accompanied me to nnsoner's h .use. Knocked and was ad mitted. NcKay took me into the bedroom and locked the door as on the fonngr occa sion. I told him I did not understand what 1 was to do. Prisoner gave the samo reply as he gave on the previous day. I still refused. He said '"Don't speak too loud ; I am deaf. Put your questions in writing," handing mo paper and pencil. Whilst I was writing, Dotcetirc Jeffrey came itno the room. Prisoner snatched at the paper. Prisoner: I did not hear a noid of tha evidence.

Mr Cunningham then read as loudly as possible, but prisoner said he could not hear a syllable. Sub-Inspector Pardy : He is not so deal as he pretends to be. His Worship said the prisoner had better read it himself. Ho did so, and cross cxamiucd the witnesses at some length.

To prisoner : You did not say that you required me to sit for a pictureof Alcibiades. Did not say that you wanted me for a valet.

Detective Jeffery deposed to accompany ing the witness, Juliot, to prisoner's resi dence, Richmond House, in consequence of a statement by witness. Went into pns 01131's bedroom. Saw prisoner and Juliot together. Prisoner immediately snatched at a piece of paper, which he, Jeffery, secured. Juliot then accused McKay of making improper proposals to him. Pris oner said he wanted Juliot to undress to see if he was .it for au artist's model. He was agent lor the artist, a MrDyton, at Wel lington, who wanted a man to travel with him through the States of America. Ho wanted him for a model for a figure m various costumes in landscape sketches. Although he was acting as agent to Mr Dyton, he could not give his address.

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAB, MONDAY, JUNE 14, 1880.



nnHE NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACrOItY'S GARMENTS FOR MEN'S AND BOYS' WEAR Fit BetfEn :: Abe Better Cut IjOok BFa-iTicn :: Are Better Made Wear Better :: Akk Better Sunny k And thoreforo give more satisfaction than any other goods offered to the public. Testified to by their Thousands of Customers who purchase constantly at tho NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY'S BRANCHKBJ Now Established in Duneein Wellington Jnvercaroill Nelson Oamaru Wanganui Timahu New Plymouth ASIIBORTON NAI'IKR Lyttklton Thames CiißisTcuußcn Auckland A Single Oabmhxt at Wholesale Price. N. 8.: Onr Now Winter Manufactures arc now / Ready. «__ "TRY THK N.Z, OVERCOAT. EniRTS, 11 AT-, und Hobiel'.y of every dea"W. tioaot Wii:.-i,h___,_ Price _ AUCKLAN \7~l. RANCH, Qaccn-Etrect (opposite Theatre Royal). PJ. FI7ZBIMONH, Manage;;, *



Special Adver-isements. mflE MERIDEN BRITANNIA CO., *~A" MANUFACTURERS OF THE HIGHEST GRADE OF SILVER PLATED WARE, ROTH ON NICKEL SILVER AND WHITE METAL. Sample Rooms and Offices—l 6, East Fourteenth street, Union Square, New York. Factories -West Meriden, Connecticut. SDIO Agents for the North Island. T. & S. MORRIN. Hp H I S LI X U M. 100 DOZEN 2 - BUTTON KID GLOVES (Quite sound), . Only Is lid per pair. A Largo Stock of FANCY GOODS, MILLINERY, COSTUMES, PINAFORES, DRESS GOODS, &c, &c. To.be Sold at Nett Cash, for o Short Time only. DEESSMAKING ON THE PREMISES. Costumes."made in 21 hours' notice. A. LINABURY & CO., 201 and 206. QUEEN-STREET -fcTOTIOEI r^O TICK NEW DRAPERY. NEW CLOTHING. RUSHBROOK & BRIDGMAN Beg to announce that their NEW STOCK for the incoming Season's Trade is Now to Hand, comprising— New Materials in Fancy Dress Goods, vory cheap Satin Clo'-hs, Serge 3. Reps Cashmeres, French Merinos, Sec, now shades Waterproof Tweeds aad Ulster Cloths loadies and Maids' Jackets, a choice .'assort ment New Fancy Woollen Goods in great variety Ladies' and. Maids' Ol3tors. all quite now Hosiery in varlety.lfcc. Also, .AlLargo Stock of Flannels, various makers, and unusual good valuo Blankets, nil sizes, white and coloured Winceys, Wool Plaids, Shirtings, &o. A Very Choico Assortment of NEW iCLOTHING FOR BOYS AND MEN. Overcoats and Ulsters Boys' and Youths' ditto ditto Crimean Shirts, Oxford Shirts, Whito Shirts]] Under-Fhumela, L.W. Shirtß und Panti Printed and Whlto Moleskin Trousers for Boys and Mon Hats, Caps, &c. a Heavy Stock of Good Tweed. Cheap Tweed for Boys' wear, Bluo Sorgo, Moleskins, &c. (S2T Fivo per csnt. discount (Is in tho £) nl- Icnved upon a'l Cash Purchasers of 203 and upwards. RUSHBROOK & BRIDGMAN, Draper- and Clothiers, Opposite tho Army and Navy Hotel, "Upper Quoon-street. Auckland nASLICK riEANWELL Desis to Draw public Attention TO THEIR SPECIAL TOB T INESI PECIAL ci OB JUINES 1 Wo havo tho pleasure to inform our Customers we have been abo to Purohaee a Consign ment cf 72 Pieces of Best Doub'.o Warp American Sheeting at a Oroat Reduction. Thoy wero shippatt to a Southern port, but the depression in trade there induced the consignees to placo them on this market. We shall now 801 l ONE-HALS' of thorn at a Very Small Advanco. to clear quickly, and at Prices LOWER than wo could imnort them at, thoy bsing worth 25 por oant moro now than when this lot left America. The Quick Sale this "mako" has mot with Mtherto is a proof of its durability. JOB— DOUBLE WARP AMERICAN SHEETING. 12 pieces 72 inch ... 1/6 12 „ 81 „ 1/8 12 „ 00 „ 1/10 6 „ 90 „ Twill 1/10 JOB—SO Toilet Quilts for single bode, at 5/ ---.708-20 .. „ „ double beds, at G/G JOB— 9/1 Blankets, 9/6 per pair JOB—II/ 1 „ 18,'t) _per pair JOB—Printed Wool Tabic Cloth, 2yds. wido, 5/6 JOB—All-wool Damask, 8/6 por yard JOB—White Curtains, 3/6 per pair. . Co-operative Reduced CAsn Pricks. DRESSES— JOB—2O pieces Fancy Twilled Dress Mat2rial,-/71 JOB—IO pieces Seasonable Pompadour ditto, -/91.-/Ul, andl/3 These are Half-price. JOB-Dressed Oxford Shirts, 3/6; worth 6/6 JOB—6O pairs Strong Tweed Trousers, 12/6 JOB—Men's Tweed Suit", at 25/- and 30/- JOB— „ „ Ulsters at 22 0 JOB—Waterproof Coat., at 10/- GARLICK & CRANWELL. CARPETS JOB—Be3t 71- Brussels for 1/11 JOB—Few Roll?, at 1/9 and 5/11 JOB—Few Rolls Tape,try, at 2/11 JOB—Souio Remnants at Half-prico. Wo shaU Sell TWENTY ROLLS at above Prices-subject to 5 par cent, discount, as on al) Furnishing Goods. GARLICK & CRANWELL. nAKLICK & /CRANWELL, CITY HALL FURNISHING ARCADE, QUEEN-STREET & LORNE-ETHEET, AUCKLAND. Tu.LAN.NELS & "OLANKETS I WILLIAM RATTRAY Bogs to notify that ho HAS NOT RAISED THE PRICES on account of tho advanco in tho prico of Wool snd the increased duty, but is Selling hi 3 FLANNELS & BLANKETS at tho OLD PRICES. A Large Assortment of FLANNELS.'aII widths [BLANKETS, all;sizes. Also, RUSSIAN DOWN QUILTS. WILLIAM RATTRAY'S Family Drapery Establishment, 66, Queen-street, Auckland ' Opposite Pank of New Zealand. A UCKLAND CLOTHING FACTORY. LOCAL IJNDUSTRY. TAILORING DEPARTMENT. J. B. Robinson has the honour to an nounce that he has secured tho services of an eminent fashlonablo Cutter from Sydnoy, and a compotent Btaff cf Tailora, and has mado extensive pre parations for tho manufacture of colonial cloths; and is now in a position to supply Men's, Youths's and Boy's Suits mado to measure, at Eng lish^elop prices on tho shortest notice.! Suits made to order on twelve hours' notice. Colonial Tweed Trousers, mado to I measure at 13s Cd, on blx hours' notico. All Twocds guaranteed wc'l shrunk. As it is intended to devote the whole of tho resources of the Establishment solely to tho manufacture of Men's Youths'and Boy's Clothing, the present Stock of Ready-made Goods will bo sold at prime cost, to make room for those of our own manufacture. j. p. ko;jjinso N, AUCKLiND riLOTR-NG "FACTORY, QUEEN-STREET (Two doors below B, Tonk'a Auction Mart).



j Special Advertisements. We have received a CONSIGNMENT of 350 LADIES' CLOTH JACKETS also 520 LADIES' and CHILDRENS 7VATER s 1 PROOF MANTLES. Then will ba offered to | the Public at HALF-PRICE. i J. COS OR AYE <._■ CO. milE following NOVELTIES are just to hand :— 12-BUTrON BLACK KID GLOVES 2 „ i-BUTTON UNDRESSED do. CLOTH JACKETS SILK JACKETS, Fur-lined JACKET CLOTHS UMBRELLAS FLOWERS MILLINERY. . j__[ ILNE & CIIOY CE, AU CKLAND. mo IN SURE R S. SECURITY Should bo tho Primary Csnsideration. TnE TJOYAL TNSURANCK pOMPANY i Affords llils desideratum by tho Fulfilment op the Tbsts roocramonded by THE IiOARD OF TRADE : A SMALL por-oentag. of Working Cost, and tho Profits Not Anticipated. Al.o, by an AMPLE CAPITAL, Viz. ... £4,000,000 Of whioh £289,515 ii paid up and iv band, with, in addition, tho Unlimited Liability of tho Shareholders.' Large Accumulation ov Funds, EXCEEDING £1,000,000 I And an Annual Revenue of £1,250,000. Tho un.ei.la;ncd Ascut continir.s to accept EIRE RISKS on ovcry doscrip'sion of In: urablo Property at the lowest rates obtainable. Claims for Lossss Are Promptly and Liberally adjusted, without roferonco olsewhero, and immediately paid at the Company's Bankers in Auckland. am w. Jones, Chiof Agent for tho Province a. Auckland; Oilico: Shoi-tlanil-fltrcet. May 22, ISSO THORNTON SMITH, AND FIRTH'S PRICKS ODKRENT (Whoubiiil Suhjeot to alteration without notloe. Socks. lOCS. 60.' Crown Brand Flour £ c. il. £s. d. £s. d. perton 13 0 0 13 10 0 11 0 0 T.S.&F. Canterbury Flour 12 0 0 12 0 0 13 0 I Sharps, por t_n ..600 Bran, perton .... 5 0 0 i FowlWhoat .. , „. 6.1. por bushel. I tha abovo prices iaehulo sacks and bagr—sacks and heirs not rotarnablo, i Terms: Cash. Auckland, 11 th May, 1880. Thero arc fow connoisseurs whose .judgmont ' is valuabio in tho taste and selection of liquors. Singular to say, roli-b o wiue-bibbers aro soai'ce, . in EO fur as their knowlodpo of quality Is con cerned. A counterfeit article may bo no artifi cially doctored as to h».vc tho smack, tho llavor. the delicacy of tho berrt vlnlaitO and brands, and yet tho judgo pronouueo on it, without boing ablo to dolect tho imposition. Tho fow choio spirits, who constituio what wo miy onll tho modic-U jury of tho country, howovor, wero right in tboir verdict acout Udolpho Wolfo's Schiedam Aromatic Schnapps, and Tlmo, tho p-roatest and highest tribunal, confirms the decree.