SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

lOH WATER] ™™w^o«in g> 3.55 sT7N SKT.—W'3 Kvonltl". 4.46 KUU RISK.—To-Morrow Monitor?. i.IO MOON'S ASK.-New Moon, Bth, 9.31 a.m.

ARRIVALS.

TO-T3AY.

Arawata, s.s., Sinclair, from Russell Waitaki, w, Edie. from TMNma \tlantic. schooner. Joseph, ttorn Ruasoll, "ifannv Kelly, ketch, from Whansaroa. So cutter.'from Wha.-.Rapoua Josephme, sch., Hyno, from Rus ell

DEPARTURES.

TO-DAY. Whangarol, cutter. OatchnolO. ft}t Rn3Scll Op->tiki, cutter. Neil], for Opotiki Waitaki, s.s., Edio. for Whan K arei Arawata, s.s., Sinclair, for tho South

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

NOW Plymouth ana South-Wanakn, Tuesday ; ta W«, loaMn,; Loch Dee to

Melbourne- Tan^-'GlS^Wednosdoy : Waitaki, WhlngoroLArgyle. Taosiays and Fridays Waitaki, Thursday . „ n Uussell-loaa. evoiy .Monday; Waitiki, l'-iJay Ringarooma, Tuesday Timaru-John Bull Diinodin—Defiance

VESSELS EXPECTED.

Rin<?arooma, s.s , from the South. Tuesday Mary Ann Acnison, barque UI.L.U D,), fiom

Adelaide t . T „ -. XT nl . Fairlie, thrce-mastsd schooner (ti.F.W.I.), from

Reagan, brigcintino, from 1 yttelton Mol Merrilios, brlgintlno b.R.G.X/.), from Levuka

EXPORTS

Per Arawata for South :-50 mats sugar, 100 cases salmon, 8 casks quicksilver,3o caseikero aine 25 cas*s stout, 20 sicks Hour, la sack 3 oysters 117 boics soap. 8 cases bananas, 10 trunks boois, SS7 cases and paGkOROB.

InwAHDS COASTWISE.-ilßrvcst Homo, from Orowa- Josephine, from )UiS3eH, with B9 tons coal: Lizzie, from Whangaporm, with 2',oOJrt. timber: Mariner, from Ru»se!t.with lOCI tons coal; Coralie, from Tairuv with 20.800 feet timber; Atlantic, from Rus3ell, with 90 tons coal.

Outwards COAsrwiSß.—Saablrd, for Hoki aoga • Lizzie, /or A hantsapoua ; Coraile, for Tairua; Atlantic, for Ru sell: Opotiki, for Taiioa.

The schooner Fleetwing, Captain Skinner, 1b announced to leave for Gisb'jrao and tost Coast ports on Monday nest. The cutter Opotiki sailei t>day for Mercury Ray where the will bad with tiuibor for Opotiki. The fine ship Langatono, which was hero about a year ago, ia again oa the berth at Lon don for tnia port.

The B s. Araylo should arrive t-om \v hangarci and Macgapai t>-ni«ht. Sho returns to tho Bsmo ports to-morrow akernoon. The =3 Arawata arrived this morning from Kussell with SOU tona coal, 55 sac'^s oyster?, and 31saok« kauri gum. JPasseiujera :—lte Kmlvvay Commissioners.

Tho Auckland schooner Mary Anderson ,13 engage 1 in the labour irude at Now Caledonia udder tho Fi ench ila g. r The Un'on Compar y's s.s. Aravr-ati sailed fo tho South atl 30 to-d»y wiih tho following pas s»neors, For Uiibime : Messrs Neuman, Me- Kwan Kgan, Westrop, Doylo. For Napier: Mr Scott. For Wellington: Messrs BomerViUo, lionnick. Lynch. Hcnderjon lieWM, W right, Pearce, Cartes, Mr and Mts Bakor. For Lyttel ton- Messrs Lewis and Hanney. For Hotiart town: Mrs Mats™ and child. For M-lbourne : Messrs Macillunis. Mnreh, Bart, Ferns, Adams, Miss Ellen Thome.

In our last evening's issue, tho nsme of tho Bchooner Mariner in the list of arrivals was misprinted Aiarmion.

UNKNOWN

Tho armour cement that the timber trading Vessels owned by Mr C. /~. HarrW would D3no d by auction at .Messrs 52. snd A. I3aac, mart to day caused a conpirlernble numbtr of persons interested in shirinotf mattes 10 assemble there, and the rojm wai w'« 11 filled wi.cn theaalecom menced. The Bchooncr Albatross was first offered. Tho audio;.eer explained that she was a %essel of 77 to: s regis'Or, capable of carrying 05 ft."o feet o! timber oi1139 tor.'i of coal. Sho wai bulk by Mr Barbsur, oi Kaipaiv, and had besn re-coppered an.' thoroughly roll tedinlß7S. Her draught of water when loaded was 8 feet 3 inches. Sho was a tvs;. saver, un\ beins a handy bo-»t, could be easily workc-d. Tho bidding atartcd at £500, and the price then increased by £IC'J at a time to £800. ■i'he next bid whs ;f:SS9, and finally £900 was offered, biit tho persuasive eloquenne of the auctioneer could not draw f >rta anything batter. He then stsitei th;U a te'tur oiler had feeoa made privately, and the vessel would there fore be reaervel for private s.alo. The heliacce, hsrdwood c.-ntre-boird ketch, of 60 torsregister. was next offered. Ir. was stated that sho carried 100 tons coal or 55,000 feet timber on a seven-feet draught; that she was wo-kod ea°ily by four hands ; and that sho was tho most profitable boat owned by Mr Hurris. Tho biddiog for tho Re liance also commenced at £00*1, and rose to £775. This not being considered sufficiently good, sho was also reserved for private Efilti. 'I'he next put up for competition wag tho Fftrnie, cutter, 39 tons, built by Barbonr; thoroughly re fitted in 1878; Bails finite new; rigging ay.d rest of gear in tliorouKh good or.ler; long hold, specially adapted for carrying timber. Thero was twelve tons of iron baUast floured over. It was al-o stated that sh3 carried 30,030 feet timber on a seven-foot draught, ani that she was tho fa3te-t cutter in Auckland. Tho bidding for the Kannio commenced at £100, and increased slowly to £525. 'I'he auctioneer ihen announced that she also would bo reserved, as a private tender had been m^do for the Jot. at higher p-ioo3 than teo3O offered. The cutter Lizzie (built by Duthio) -was also ofiered, but thero wii3 no bid for her, and she wai pa33ed. Several charts, &c., were subsequently disposed Of.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

DKPARTUP.SS. _ c.iv ilia Wollington, 8.3., for the South

Tho Union Company's s.s. Wellington left for Taranaki and South at 2 o'clock yesterday, viith the following patsengers:—Kor laranaki: Moasrsß. Davis and McMurdo. For Nelson: Moasrs \V. It. Goodrich. Atkins A. P. Lucas. Lntelton : V. O'Grady, P. Carmichael, H. Devine, J.Gilmour. Wellington :Mr and Mrs Howett, 3 children, and infant, Mr and Mrs Robertson, J. A. Evans. Dunedin: Mr and Mra Smith. Melbourne: P. Kngel.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Russjtix, this day.

Tho s.s. Southern Cro3\ from Auckland to Levoko, arrived here at 7 o'clock this morning. The s.s. Ilawea left for Dunediu with a 101 l cargo of coal at 12.50 p m. yosterday.

Wanoa:jui, this day. Arrived: Rangatira, iroin Wellington,

Lyttelton, yesterdar.

Sailed : Elizabeth, for Newcastle ; Cleared : Coxtrina, for United Kingdom v. ith 15.000 saoks wheat.

Rubsell, this day. Arrived—The Lagoon fnd Southern Cross. The whale^bip California 13 bei-.ting in.

COMMERCIAL.

Kvening Star Office, Thursday,

Messrs Cochrana and Ron held a sale of mis cellaneous literature, comprising CiS3ella works, Crurten's Concordance, and Barnes1 Commentaries. Tho s«le w»8 well-attended by tho trade and private persons, r.ad tho puces Obtained were satisfactory.

Meetings, Entertainments, &c.

«s> JfJHE 3, ISBO. Theatro Itoyal—"Our Girls," and "Tho Rc pubiican oi Brest," 8 p.m. Auckland Choral Society — Concert, " St, Poter," Choral Hall, 8 p.m. Y.M.C.A.—Lcoturo on tho Indian WaT3, by Key. C. il. Pym, 7.30 p.m. Mooting of Non-Sooioty Shipwrights—Waite mata Hotel, 8 p.m.

NOTICES TO CORRESPONDENTS.

OusEitvßß.—You should prot somo ono to put your letteiM into good Knglish bpfore sending them in, and thon it might bo possible to dis cover your meaning. If tho lottor was not a complaint pray what wa'i its intention I Tho lottorwa, boiled down with dozens ot others and paasod into tha waste bisket.

BIRTH.

LR ROY.—On Juno 1, at Parncll, tin w:fe of IS. G. Lo Hoy, of Port .Kitzroy, Great Barrior, of a Bin.

DEATH.

LttVY.—On March '17, at her late rcsldonco. Alma Koad, Canonbury, Ijoiulon, Catherine, relict of tho hits S. 11. Levy, and dearly beloved mother of Mra Sumuul IJiown, Urafton Road ; agod SO years.

■WIIjTJAMSOX.—On thn 2nd June, at hor Uto residence, Lornc-stiwt, Auckland, Matilda, beloved wife of David Williamson; aged 38 jc.irs. The funeral will ta'-to place at 2.30 p.m. to morrow (Friday). Friondf) aro respectfully invited to attend.—" Waikato Times" please copy.

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

THURSDAY, JUNE 3, 1880.

Fjr tho causa that lacks aulstancs, Tor tho urrocg that noods resistance For the future ia the distance, Aud the Bood that, wo can

A few days ago wo discussed tho pro posals of Licensing iieform promised in Mr Hall's speech, and reviewed tho Bill now under consideration in tho Legislature of New South Wales. Iv the very faulty telegraphic summary of tho Premier's address sent by tho Press Association, Mr Hall was re presented as promising Local Option ■with compensation. The Bill is now before the country, and from the synopsis wired by our special reporter in Wellington, it will be seen that the principle of Local Option is ignored altogether, except in cases of new licenses, when a poll of the i-atc puyers is to be taken, a majority to bo fatal to the license for that year. Tho Government have niado no attempt to untie the Gordiiui knot—they have cut it. But in doing this they can hardly expect that the move will pass un challenged by the many doughty champions of Permissive legislation in the Assembly. The system of institut ing a poll for new licenses only is open to very serious objections, and embodies no real ininciple. The fight at such polls would not bo Sobriety versus Intemperance, but a struggle tor tho retention of certain lucrative monopolies which, however undeser ving of favour and support, will bo placed beyond the improving influence of healthy competition and y et cannot be swept away. A very large proportion of past petitions against new houses have been promoted by established hotels,andno doubt tho influence of ex isting hotels in a district would always be cast ou the side of any temperance movement to limit the number of hotels. The clause is one to create aud per petuate monopolies and bad taverns, rather than to vindicate popular rights over- the liquor traflic, and we do not believe it will p;iss .without radical amendment. The Bill, how ever, is not without good features. Paraphrasing the existing law in the constitution of the Licensing Courts, it gives greater deliniteness to the licens ing areas by enacting that they shall, aa far as possible, be co-terminous with boroughs, wards, etc. The unification of the licensing law throughout the colony possesses many very great ad vantages, and will tend to educate colonial public opinion on the question. Many Southern hotel-keepers will have to pay increased license fees in conse quence of the change, but they will do this cheerfully in return lor tho abolition of bottle licenses which have been a frightful demoralising agency in some of the Southern boroughs. The Bill contemplates two principal kiuds of licenses —first a publican's license of ,£4O which enables tho holder to sell publicly between the hours of 6 a.m. and 10 p.m.; and a family hotel license of £20, which is meant apparently to license the sale of liquor in large board ing-houses to bona lido residonts. These bouses, we presume, will be open to in spection in all respects the same as public houses. Clubs are put on the same footing as family hotels, and wiU have to jiay a license fee of £20. This, we think, ia fair. Another good feature in the Bill is the very heavy penalties for permitting drunkenness on the pre mises, and celling grog to a drunken man. For offences like these no pen alty can be excossive or too rigorously enforced. It lias of course been urged, aud the objection has >

some potency, that the divid ing line between intoxication and perfect sobriety cannot be very easily determined, and that it is hard on an hotel-keeper to throw upon him the responsibility of drawing so ticklish a distinction. Jn theory this objection appears tolerably reasonable, but in practice it ought not to be n. very hard mutter for an hotel-keeper who is fit for his business to know when a man has had quite us mucli as is good for him, and if he assists him to become incapable of taking care of himself, and therefore a charge upon the police the publican is clearly an accessory to the offence. Another clause which we notice with satis faction is the prohibition against supplying children under twelve years of age with drink. The minimum ago in this clause should bo increased to at least 15 years. The spectacle too often seen of the young children of dissolute parentage minister ing to the debauchery of their parents is a pitiable one. These children cannot protect their.selves, and the law, therefore, should come to their rescue. It is also satisfactory to note that the Government have made no attempt to disturb the Sunday prohibition. The general contentment of the people with these restrictions and the good order which they produce afford the best reasons why they should be retained. Altogether the bill discloses a disposi tion to act fairly with a very pronounced respect for vested interests. The points of attacic iv passing through tho Legislature will probably be the omissions from the Bill. Wo antici pate that the trade generally will accept it on the whole as a measure which endeavours to treat them in a moderate spirit, and though modifica tions in detail may be suggested tho opposition to the Bill is more likely to ,001110 from the temperance party than from the Licensed Victuallers.

TllK arrival of the steamship Norfolk', which sailed feotn Plymouth on April the 19, and ia due vi Port Lyttclton in a few days, will, unless we arc much mistaken, lie an event of considerable importance in the history of the Colony. The Norfolk docs not come bore merely as a casual visitor. Bhe was put on the berth in order to te*t the possibility of promoting a lino of regu lar steam traders between New Zealand and the mother oouutry, and it was clearly understood that if she took out a fair com plement of passengers and a good freight list, tho other vessels of the lino would fol low. Well, wo now learn that the ship has no less than 300 passengers aboard, and that in so far us cargo is concerned, she left England quite full. A better begin ning it would be dillicult to imagine. Tiie Norfolk sailed at the worst possible time oi the year, and when (according to our special correspondent) shipping seemed unusually languid ; yet despite theso drawbacks she has done exceptionally well. If Messrs Money, Wigrani, aud Co, are not satisfied they must be hnr.l to please. Admitting, however, that they feel content, and thai the Kent, Northumberland, and Somerset shire willinduccourse make tlieirappearaucc in New Zealand wateis, the question that arises is, will tho initiatory programme be adhered to ? By thia we mean will the boats call at Lyttclton and Wellington only, aud then go on t'> Sydney to load homewards. If they do, 'it scarcely seems probable that the enterprise can in the long run succeed. It would be too lopsided. Moreover, passengers coming t:> North New Zealand might reasonably prefer tho routo via Australia. The latter is un doubtedly the most interesting, and as in cither cafe they would have to undergo thu inconvenience of transhipment it would make little difference whether the bother occurred in Sydney or at Lyttclton. Truth to tell the sole advantage of a direct steamer is the avoidance of transhipment and consequent lessening of expense.

A gentlemau in London, thinking it rather übsurd tliat the Norfolk should shelve Auck'and ;ilt"{,rct!ioi', asked the agents plump and plain what their idea w;is. The answer turned out to ha to the elioct that they feared ft decent home ward car^o could not be got together in Auck land, whereas iv Sydney tliore would \ a no trouble about tho matter. Whether this is true we know not. Ona thing, however, is certain, i.e.,that in .so f.ir ah pabscngci'd are concerned the policy ia suicidal. Uotli the Orient and V. & O. liners arc better found and fitted than Money Wigram'a shipa,and the few passen gers tliero may happen to be ijoiu^ home at this time of the year they will take. In New Zealand where competition of the kind iaunknowiijthoNorfolkivouldbe bound to do well, especially as the rates of passage mol-'cy are woudci fully reasonable. We are inclined to think that if tho Govern ment were to oiler Messrs Money AVigram some encouragement in the shape of a small subsidy, the linn would cease sending their ships on to Sydney, and henceforward trade wholly between England and Now Zealand. It is,' iv our opiuiou, well worth the Colony's while to do this. Look at the Orient Line aud the amount of good their steamers have done Victoria and New South Wales. Why, the hotels all over the country are full of tourists, people who have come out from England for a few months, merely to have a look at the place. These folks spend money lavishly and take none away. We get a sjniukling of them iv New Zealand now and theu, but not half as many aa a direct steam service woull biing. A lew years ago, tourists were unknown, and a visit to Australia eutailed eudlos^ trouble and ex pense. Now, nottn avons change tout cela. People project a voyage to the Antipodes, as casually us a tour on the continent, and invalids who erstwhile /led in winter to Egypt or theKirieia, now hibernate in the sunnier climes of New Kouth Wales and Queensland. All tlicse changes, and many more of an equally important character, a regular, rapid and direct .steam service has brought about. That similar advantages will accrue to us under the same circum stances, who can doubt? The opportunity ot securing them is at baud. Will it be let slip?

On our fourth page to-day appear two letter;) on tae Auckland and Wellington Borough Council accounts. These letters have been crowded out for some days.

Mrs Brimmer (widow) has called at our oilicc asking if we would be so good as to state to the public at large, and especially to the public at Ouehunga, the amount Bho has received from private donations and the proceeds from the entertainment given on her behalf, it would seem that the One huuga friends fancy the poor woman got a splendid thing out of tiie entertainment, &c. The people have stated that she must have netted £70. The following is the statement of accounts : —Receipts : Public subscrip tion (per favour Mrs Braddly), £5 13s; public subscription, £3 7s ; gross proceeds entertainment, £16 4s 9,1 : total, £25 4s 9J. Expenditure : Printing, £1 7« ; advertising, 10s ; rent of hall, £110s : coacli fare, £1 5s ; bill posting, ss; music, 10s; performing troupe, £G Is 7d ; sundries, 10s : total, £11 IS3 7d. Note proceeds, £13 63 2d. Thia does not looK yery like £70.

" A Sufleror" complains of a disturbance which is created in the neighbourhood of Upper Queen-street by a lot of rowdy child ren, who iufe.'it the place every evening from about six o'clock to nine, "It is some thing disgraceful to hear the way these youngsters carry on, and if any of the neighbours attempt to renremand them they only get insulted for their trouble. From the corner of Wakefield-street to that of Alexandra-street one can hardly take a walk without suffering insalt. I would suggest that a policeman iv plain clothes be stationed here some evening, aud make an example ot one of the rascals."

Relating to the unemployed recently brought hero by the Government from Wellington, "One of the Eight" writes: " About three weeks ago eight families of the unemployed of Wellington wore scut to Auckland per ship Hinemou. The con ditions were that we be conveyed to tho Depot, Auckland, and maintained there until we got employment. lam glad to say some of us have succeeded; at the same time I feel compelled to make the following grievance known (hoping someone may throw some light upon the subject), viz : The whole of our rations are stopped, Jiring and light cut off, the cook-house locked up, and we are left to ourselves in a strange place to deplore the loss of our little homes which we broke up with only twenty-four hour*)' notice, One of our children lias accidently broken her arm, and there lias not been a s-oiil to ask if she is dead or alive. Sir, we have been sent here, the conditions treated with contempt, and some of us left destitute; our requests for assistance have been sneered and jeered a\ We only ask that the conditions uuder which we were sent be complied with,"

Ninety-one applications have baen re ceived at the Laud Oilice, New Plymouth, for deferred payment sections in the Wan ganui and Ngarei districts. Fully that number is expected from Hawora.

Mr T. B. Hill writiug to friend, from on board the Zealandia bound for Sau Francisco says : —" We have lots of Sydney proper! y owuers on board, and they all say that brick buildings the same aa mine in Auckland arc insured for 2s per £100 and less in the Mutual Insurance Company in Sydney, which now insures more than half the build ings in bydney. It was started just ex actly when a monopoly was attempted, the same as in Auckland at present. This is rather different to the 12s that they raised it to in Auckland just aa I left. The Insur ance Companies there, like every other great loc»l companies hai ruled everything their own way so long that itis time to throw oil' the yoke."

A disgusting revelation was made in dis cussion at the committee meeting of the City Council last night. The question under review was abattoir management, when it came out that pigs are kept at the city slaughterhouses for weeks and fed on offal. One choice addendum to the story is to the effect that a heifer which died of conccr, being unlit for human food in its original shape, was adapted to that purpose by lirst being incorporated with the flesh of a hog. This revelation will call np to the mind of lovers of savoury meat various reminiscences of what they fondly believed to be a gratified penchant for dairy-fed pork. The ilesh of animals fed in this gross way must be un wholesome, and, from the fact that the practice of fatlening on oll'al is reputed to l)e a common aud general one, the number of pork-eaters should, we imagine, become very considerably diminished.

The New Zealand " Presbytorian Church News " for Juno is now ready, and among its contents we find an account of the origin and progress of Sunday-schools, and the approaching centenary festival; the first of a series of essays ou " Miracles," by a 100 l hand; also ail excellent sketch of the justly celebrated Thomas, a Kempis, by Mr Smeaton, of Heleusville; Mr Gladstone's opinion of Dr. Chalmers, and tho second of short sermons for young people. The news of provincial churches is full of iutercatino; matter. The remainder of the "News" includes extracts, aud the Treasurer's monthly statement.

Professor Frascr announces a new course of winter lectures on social, phrenological, and other subjects, commencing on Wed nesday evening uc\t, in the Temperance Hall, with "Man,the Atom and the Itaco.'l

The congregation of St. Matthew's church will give a welcome to their new Minister, the Uev. \V, Tebbs, and family, to-morrow evening in the Lome-street Hall, com mencing at 7..'J0 p.m. Tlic proceedings will be nf an amusing and interesting character.

The complimentary benclit to James Elder will bo given to-morrow (Friday) evening in the Albert Hall, when seveial solids, comic and sentimental, will be sung by members of Doran's Minstrel Troupe. A hornpipe will be danced, and other in tcroatiug pieces performed. The most laughable, perhaps*, will be the new bur lesiiuo of " Villikins and his Dinah." We hope to see a t;ood bouse.

Mr l'roud of Kazorback docs not shoot pheasants, and as he considers them very useful auxiliaries to agriculture, ho has a strong aversion to any 0110 shooting them on his ground ; hence the late action at Papakura, which resulted in two sports men being (iticd for trespassing.

On Monday evening the Rev Mr Forbes of L'okeno, delivered bis lecture on "Mmuory," iv the Presbyterian Church Onehunga, under the auspices of the One hunga Mutual Improvement Society. Mr A. Whyte, tho President of the Society, occupied the chair, and introduced tbc lec turer in a tew brief remarks. The weather being propitious, notwithstanding there being another lecture at tho same time iv the village, tho attendance was very Kot)d, The lecturer divided hi.s discourse into four parts. In the first he treated of the two different schools of philosophy, mid ex plained their chifif peculiarities. In the second tho principles of memory; third, the detects of memory ; and lastly, sugges tions for the improvement of memory. The lecture was both instructive and inter esting, and was listened to by the audience with evident pleasure. The choir rendered a number of musical selections with great precision and ta-te, and along wi.th the lec turer received a hearty vote of thauke. Tho chairman intimated that the Society hoped to provide some further intellectual treats for the community during the winter mouths.

The meeting of soil? of old colonists, ainuuncel fur last evening, did not take place owing to the paucity of attendance.

The Railway Commissioners returned from ilu.s«cH. by the Arawata this morning.

At the Police Court, Onehunga, on Wed* uo.'day, J. Brain, of Mangere, was liucd £3 aud costs—in all, with witne^es expenses, £5 7s, for a breach of the Public Works Act, by not keeping to his own side of the road on driving from Auckland to One luinga on the evening of the 25th of May last, on which date a collision took place between his and another vehicle, going iv opposite directions. A number of wit nesses were examined by the police, who proved that Mr Koesitig was driving a spring cart into Auckland with a number of friends in it, when they wore run into by Brain, who was driving towards Onehunga from Auckland ou tho wrong side of the road. By tho collision, the persons in Mr Keesing's trap—four in number, including Mrs Keesing—were thrown on to the road, narrowly escaping serious injury. "

Among the items ot English news re ceived by the mail yesterday, many of our leaders, and especially those of the old sSth Regiment, will hear with pleasure that the following promotion has taken placer- Major General Charles Lavalliu JNugent to be Lieutenant General, dated lfith March, ISSO. General Nugent served with his Corps the 58th Kegiment as Captain of the Light Company during tho whole period of its remaining in this colony ; and during lleke's War, 1815-o', was several times mentioned in despatches for distinguished services, lie was afterwards for a lengthened period Native secretary of the colony, a position he lilled with great judgment and decision during a most critical period. General,Nugont's eldest son, born in Auck land, lias we regret to bam been killed in Afghanistan, He was blown upjat Cabul. He was a very promising oflicer of the Uoyal Engineers. We also perceive that his brother olltccr, Captain J. H. Laye, has been for some time a Licuteaant General. General Laye's name is recorded on the page of New Zealand's history, as his firmness aud decision alone saved Wangauui during its most critical period. lJeiug in command of the troops during the Wauganui campaign, aud having on the murder of the Gillill.m family, after an arduous chase, seized the murderers, ho tried them by court martial — the court being composed of a lieutenant (president), aud as members, an assistant surgeon, and Commissariat ollicer—being found guilty, he hanged them next morning (except a lad respited), and then sent the proceedings for approval. This short, Bhcrp, aud decisive step euded the war in Wangauui. For the informal act of not awaiting the Governor's pleasure respecting these men, tho House of Commons had to pa«s an Act of Indemnity ; but to mark its souse of admiration of his conduct on this occasion, the House of Commons passed a vote of thanks to Captain Layc, 58th llegi ment, for this important service.

The Excclaior Lodge entertainment in the Franklin Koud .School-room in aid of tic library last nveniug was quite a success, and with the proceeds the'eommittee will be enabled to add a number of new volumes to the library. The only fault being the length of the programme which seems to bo a weakness on the part of the Excelsior friends. The chair was occupied by Mr Laing, the superintendent of the Sunday school, who introduced the proceedings in a brief speech. The entertainment was of a general character, and may bo briefly stated, llavelock Glee Club "Ye Banks aud liraes ;" ;piatiolorte solo, by Mrs Glover ; ballads by Mrs Cottingham, Mrs Helling ham, Mrs Garrctt, and Misses Annie Chambers, Laurence, Hahn, Hargreavcs, Marson, Gilliugham, and Peace. Mr Webber gave a cornet solo, and the Excelsior Ulce Club, " Tell me, ye shep herds ;" songs wero sung by Messrs Belliug haui, Peace, Bennett, and Hiugrcaves, the latter gentleman, his first appearance, was in iirsuate trim, aud was encored. His comic soug "No more of father," was im mense and created thunders of applause. Mr Bramc gave au excellent address on "Tcmpcrenec." with the lessons of a Licensing Court from experience. Miss Annie Chambers appealed a second time, and saug a pretty soug with much feeling. A paper was read by Mr Blackmau, " Peitieuce on a monument," rather too long but listened to with patient attention. Miss Gilliugham aud Miss Hargreaves al ternately presided ;it the piano, and Mr Carlaw accompanied the glees on the har monium. Mies Gillingham and Miss Peace sang n duet very effectively, " The starry night," and the whole concluded with votes of thanks and the .National Anthem.

'I'm getting fat.' as the tramp said when he was caught stealing laid.

The Land Court at Makatu was opened on Tuesday, Judge Wilson presiding. An adjournment was anticipated, owing to the simultaneous sitting of the Court at Cam bridge, where many of the Arawa chiefs are obliged to attend. A large area of land is to be passed through the Court at this sitting.

The road making at Opunake has pro gressed rapidly this last few day?, aud telegraph poleshave been successfully drop ped all along the line. This does away with the impassable marsh theory recently promulgated.

The Licensing Commisionors sat at Papa klira yesterday, Captain Jackson chairman. Tl'c following renewals were granted : D. Arkell, Point llussell Hotel; J. Dillon, Railway Hotel; W. H, Porter, Queen's Redoubt, was reduced to £10 per annum. Tiie license of the Taukau hotel was trans ferred from John Collins to Adolphus Cohen, Itoulston, Pukekohe; J. Calfery, Settlers' Anns Hotel, Pukekohe; S, God kin, Farmers' Hotel, Diury, raised £5 per annum ; Macgregor and Bush, Globe Hotel Papakura ; W. Uegan, Papakura Hotel; Mrs Smith, Travellers' Kest, Wairoa ; Martin, Wairoa Hotel, application ad journed aa new house was unfinished; O. Gold'vatcr, Waiuku Inn ; Hoag, Raglan Hotel ; T. Smith, of Miranda, refused through application being lodged too late, which was regretted ag his house was always favourably reported on.

Yesterday forenoon an imposing and interesting ceremony of tho profession ot a nun took place at St. Mary's Convent, Pousonby. The young; lady, Miss Fitz simons, native of the city of Dublin, who had this privilege, received in religion the name of Sister Mary Augustine. The vows made by nuns at their profession consist of voluntary poverty, chastity, and obedience. Hia Grace Archbishop Steins celebrated a Pontifical High Mass on the occasion. Assistant priest, Father Walter McDonald ; Deacon, Father Downey; Sub-Deacon. Father O'Dwycr. The Very Eev. Father Fyncs, V.G., Fathers liiordan and O'Gara also attended. The choir, under the able direction of Miss Shanaghan, pang the Mass and the vaviousportions of the chants required by the ceremony of profession in a very eil'cctive manner. His Grace preached an appropriate, practical, and a truly eloquent sermon. The peroration was particularly affecting, It may be mentioned that the decorations of the altar in the beautiful and well-proportioned church of St. Mary's were all that could be desired. The congrega tion, notwithstanding the unfavourable state of the weather, was large.

" A verdant New Chum " makes a general complaint against the post-ollicc, and says more specifically : "1 think your readers will all agree with me iv thinking that a system of management under which a letter, correctly addressed, ia not delivered until four months after its arrival here, is scarcely to bo tolerated ; yet this has been the fate of a letter sent from home to me here,

The following interesting jottings are from our Hamilton correspondent:—There have been more accidents in Waikato during the last month than tho previous twelve months. Mrs. Gwynne had a very narrow escape through fulling from a buggy, and Hamilton was near beiug robbed of one of the most kind-hearted and respected of ladies. It is to be hoped that there will be a long period of freedom from any more casualties. The pleuro-pneumonia topic is very properly dropped, and fortunately there is not the slightest indication of the disease anywhere in this neighbourhood. Capitalists can therefore roll up (o Waikato and invest in the rich lands to be obtained ; men of wealth with a practical knowledge of fanning have a good opportunity at the present time. There is a great area of country to be opened up beyond Cambridge. The Government should afford the greatcit possible facilities of travelling to encourage men of wealth to visit tliej district. Any change of time table should be to increase llic iiumber of traius lather than diminish them. The proposed change of the railway time-table is discussed, and there appears to ha a general feeling of indignation at the idea of only having one train per day from town. The feeling is there should be one passenger train and ono mixed train per day, the one to leave in the morning, the other in the evening, but at present people are only working ou the barest surmise, as no olliiial announcement of the tinie-tablo has been made. There is a talk of the Waikato Steam Navigation Company knocking oli'thcir regular passenger steamer from Ngaruawahia if the uight train is struck oil', as Cambridge passengers neod to come by train to Hamilton at uight and take the steamer etrly next morning.

It is very gratifying t'> note how this pro vince is coming to the fore as a coal pro ducer, especially just now, as coal is so vory high in the other colonies. We are given to understand that the scam lately opened by tho Waikato. Ooal Company ou tho west side of the river is producing coal of a very superior quality, entirely free from any impurities', and that the demand both for Mteam and household purposes is greatly ou the increase. The Union steamers are using the coal, lit also our local railway, both of whom speak very highly of it as a steam producer.

Our Tuakuu correspondent writes : — " The old hotel (grog shop) has cLanpod ownership, and, very fortunately for the district, it h;u fallen into the hands of a gentleman possessing both energy and the means ti keep an establishment which will oiler some inducement to people to visit the place and stay a few days. It is not " grog shops" we want iv country districts, but, respectable family hotels, where board and lodging can bo obtaiucd. The existing in^titutiou has been a disgrace to Tuakau, but fortunately it is situated in such an out of the way position, that the bulk of the travel - ling publicare totally unaware of its existence, while victims (tourist;)) who stayed a day within its inhospitable walls, will think of it with a shudder. Mr Cohen, the new propiietor of the hotel, ia keenly sensitive to tho fact that his house is not adapted to tho requirements of Tua kau, neither is it in the right position. In stead of rebuilding on the old ground, lie has wisely decided to purchase a site near the railway station, and ha^ entered into negotiations with Mr Fergie, for a large allotment within a few hundred feet of the station. Mr Cohen is also having plans prepared for his new premises, which will be erected without delay. Oho of the members for Franklyn (Major Harris) lives in this district. He left for Wellington on Monday, as stated in a paragraph in the STAIt of that date, The hitter also mcu fioncd that Major Harris was going down, dotet mined to abolish the Property Tax. .Some amusement was caused by a telegram which appeared iv the paper the next night, from a Wellington correspondent, which •stated that the (xovcrnment had decided to make the tax more simple and loss inquisi torial, as if they had been informed of tho approach of the gallant major from Tuakau, and were anxious to smooth things over previous to his arrival. There is a great deal of work being done on the-farms in the district. Hundreds of pcres of grass arc being laid down this season, and settlers arc becoming alive to the fact that there is as good land here as in any part of the pro vince, and that it only wants generous tieatment."

Mi Fitzgibbou Louch submits thron^h our advertising columns tho conditions of tbc projective special settlement :it Bsllevuc near Wliangarei Heads. A Whaugarei correspondent of the " J3ay of Pleuty Times " refcrriug to the scheme Fays : — 'JMr Fitzgibbon Loach's purchase of Jiclle yue should bring a large influx of population into the district. This property contains nearly 10,000 acres, aud is situated on the Marsdcn side of the AVhangarci Heads, from which township the cast cud of the Block is about one and a-half miles distant, while on the uorth-cast boundary the town ship of Mangapai is four miles distant, and from both of which places there is steam coinmucation with Auckland tri-weckly, Waipu, a Nova Scotian settlement contain ing 1,200 inhabitants, is within live miles cf tho south-west baundavy. It is proposed to connect Marsdcn Point and Wnipu by tram road. The Great North Koad will pass through Uic centre of these lauds. The sea side of the Block is bounded by tho Mars den Point, Waipu Koad. The lands arc situated iv the beautiful lluakuka Valley, aud are well watered and sheltered. The Kuakaka River, with its tributary streams, ilows through the Block, aud ia navigable for boats for a distance of upwards of four miles. Tho Block commands one of the linest views iv New Zealand—that of the grand aud romantic Heads—and the adja cent noa and its innumer-iblc pretty islands. The shores at the Heads are dotted with homesteads, the favourite summer resort of tourists and Auckland resident. Tue estate is composed mostly of alluvial flats, chiefly strong clay and loamy soils of an exeelleut quality, and covered with karaks, cabbage, fern and ti-trce, flax, &c, and interspersed with valuable clumps of kahikatsa trees (white piue). The rising ground contains mixed bush, principally heavy puriri and large ti-tree, thus affording fencing material of a superior quality and of easy acces3. For several years past these lands have been used as a cattle run—7oo head being grazed annually—and arc capable of producing 70 bushels of maize, 60 bushels ot oats, and 40 bushels of wheat, to the ace. Portions of tiie estate have produced upwards of 12 tous of potatoes to the acre, in its natural state. The proposed settlement appears to be well suited for small capitalists, as an almost immediate return can be obtained for a small outlay of money.'

CABLEGRAMS.

EUROPEAN.

[REUTERS TELEGRAMS.]

Mr. Gladstone Questioned About Cyprus.—His Reply.

LONDON,

June 2,

During last night's sitting of the House of Commons, a question was put to the Premier with the object of ascertaining what steps the Government have decided to take in regard to the Anglo-Turkish Con vention ol 1878, by which the island of Cyprus was assigned to Great Britain, and Asia Minor was placed under British pro tection. Mr Gladstone, in reply, said his Government intend to intrust the Colonial Office with tbe Administration ot Cyprus, and the same department could see that the necessary reforms in Asiatic Turkey wore rigorously prosecuted in accordance with the terms of the Convention.

The Bebellion in Burman.— Troops Ordered to tne Frontier.

LONDON,

Juno 2,

In view of the rebellion which has broken out in Barmah, four companies of British regiments stationed at Rangoon have been ordered to the frontier of the English terri tory, to protect the lives and property of the British should fliey be in danger.

Commercial LONDON.

June 1

Consols arc at 08-J, exclusive of dividend. New Zealand securities, Australian and New Zealand breadstuff, and Australian tallow arc unchanged.

Wool Sales

At the wool sale to-day 10,800 bales were offered, making a total of 330,200 bales catalogued since the opening. The tone of the sale was steadier.

The Australian Cricketers at Keigliley. LONDON.

June 1

The match between tho Australians and 18 gentlemen of Kei«hley, Yorkshire, was commenced to-day. The weather was showery during the day. Tho Home team went in first, and were disposed of for 102 runs. The Australians went in and when the stumps were drawn for the day hail scored 5G runs for the loss of 5 wickets.

AUSTRALIAN.

[REUTKR'S SPECIAL CABLEGRAMS.]

MELBOURNE,

Thursday.

Arrived: Kotorna, s.s., from the Bluil'. Laycock Gone to England.

E. Laycock, the we'l-known oarsman, of Sydney, has gone to England by the Orient s.s. Aconcagua. It is stated he is desirous of meeting rianlon.

Another Bank Bobbery,

SYDNEY,

Juuc 2nd. THE Commercial Bank of Sydney, at Quirindi, has been robbed by four armed men, who were masked. The manager of tke bank was engaged in feeding his horse at 10 o'clock p.m., when lie was suddenly bailed up, and compelled to open the safe, from which £4SS in cold was taken. The manager's wife and sister were covered with revolvers while the money was being taken. The robbers c'epaited at one o'clock in the morning. A clerk was absent on leave, and the police were engaged on country duty.

THE VICTORIA RACES MELBOURNE

Juno 2nd. The total entries for the Melbourne Cup i% 110 ; for the Champion, 49. From the telegrams to haud, Murdoch has superseded Boyle ai captiiu of the Australian cricket team.

NOTES FROM CAMBRIDGE.

{['ROM OUK OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

Wcdticnday. Tub Trinity Presbyterian Church Sunday school held their anniversary services on Sunday last. Thcßov. W. fivaus preached in the moroinffto a numerous congregation. Mr Frank Evans delivered an appropriate address in the aftcrnoou, and also preached in the evening. The collections during the day amounted to £4 14s 4d.

The Cambridge Coursing Club finished their meeting yesterday, when the highest honor was awarded to Mr Taylor's Venus, Mr McCabe's Pinliro necoud, and Mr Per cival's Princess third. The first prize was a handsome silver cup, presented by G. Hewitt, Esq., and lOaovs., the second S.sovs., and 4sovs. the third. The issue of Mon day's coumng left Pinlire, Princes, and Venus to run, aud so even wore their chances of winning, scarce a bet transpired. Mr Hicks' farm was the scene of operations yesterday, and Pinlirc and Princess were the fust set going, Piuliro leading, but resulted in an undecided course through the annoying inteifcrciice of a third dog who knocked the bitch over. They were slipped again, aud Pinfire bounded away as iv the previous run, and made a drive for a kill, and fell. Princess then turned, made a drive, and killed. Undecided course No. 2 was given. Venus ran a bye with Ivanhoe, the dog killing the hare. Pinfire and Piiucesstried for the third time, and matters were pretty evenly balanced till Princess struck a wire fence, when Pin lire took possession and finally won. Piuli/e aud Venus now ran the final course aud to a strong nave. Pinlire as usual went away with the lead, and at the first had the best ot it, but a somewhat sudden collapse brought Venus the winner. These was no lack ot hares, 13 bein£ started iv the fust paddock tried. The Pakuranga Houuds will meet at Mr Fantham's today at 11 o'clock, when in all probability there will be a still larger meet than on Monday last, there being no counter-sports to-day.

As I mentioned in my telegram last night the Land Co'.irt sat but for a short time yesterday to give (lie Natives an op portunity of deciding amongst themselves the rightful claimants to the M.iiiKarautai whiri bock. They are very tardy coming to an issue. Business was much more speedily got through when they had pro fessional aid, and if despatch is required they should get legal assistance again.

DISTRESS IN IRELAND.

DunrJN, May 9.

A deputation of the Mausiou House Relief Committee waited ou Mr. Forster, Chief Secretary for Ireland, on Saturday, to call attention to the continued distress in Ireland. Lord Mayor Grey said the dis tress was not likely to b'j mitigated berore the end of July, and as the Committee had no reason to hope that their resources would suffice until that time, they left the matter in the hands of the Government. Gr«y read telegrams from Clifdcn, County Gal way, stating that if immediate relief was not given, the people would die by score?. Ft rster replied that the Government fully recognized the extent of the distress, and added:—"We are doing our utmost to alleviate it by means of loans to the land lords."

RUSSIA'S DESIRE FOR PEACE.

St. PKTEUSuuRGjMay 7.

The " Golos" groplying to the state ment of the Berlin " Post," that no rail Russian statesman would rely on Glad stone's alliance with Fanslavists, says : "The ltussinn Independent I'iees and ltussian public opinion welcomed the vic tory of English Liberals, not because it was hoped that their policy would release Russia from her Berliu treaty enscngemuut, but because Kussia desires peace, which is guaranteed by Gladstone's Cabinet."

As tho moon throws into partial eoHpso tho Btara that aclntUate within its orbit, and tho phvnetarp splendours palo thelsatollitea lh»l[oomo within their disc*, so doo3 Ui'olpho Uolfcs Schiedam Aromatic Schnapps throw a shadow ovit all the other preparations that havo sought to emulate ie in the markets ot tho world. A shadow, so deep and so broad, ns to hide all other manufacturers from public view.

Certainly the most beautiful Blankels ovor made in New Zealand are those just tnrnod ou from tho Roslyn Mills, near Uuncdin. In Colu- Substance, and Finish they surpass any blankets of colonial manufacture that have appeared in this Market. I'hnir Flannels also are of superior finish- Tho First shipment, from this Mill to Auckland, arrived last week, to tho order of Mo'sra Garlick anl Cranwdll, who, under their Co-operative Cash System, are selling them at a small advance on Mmufacturer's price 3

The Prize Exhibition Bedsteads have arrived (16 different patterns). Now oa vi«w and for Sale by Qarlick and Cranwell, at " City Hall Arcade."

At the Sydney Exhibition tho Birmingham Firm of Peyton an<i Peyton obtained the Higkkst Award foi Iron I'edsteids, viz.

"Fiivt Dexrec o£ Merit and Special Moulion for Substantial mul ftle^-ut Design1 } :iiid Faithful WorKninnship.'' (All tha other British Manu facturer" arc placed either 3rd or 4tli in degree of merit). '1 heso Prize Iseditoa'ls are how on view at iho "City Hall Arcudo," and any person wishir.;; to obtain one of Exhibition finish, will bo ablo to do so. Messrs Garhck and Cranwell purchased tho v/hole of tho French Bedsteads exhibited,

TELEGRAPHIC

(FBOM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT),

COHOMANDEL, this day,

The Royal Oak obtained one hundred pounds of specimens and picked stone yes terday. 451b?, of specimens were obtained frora the Royal Oak mine to-day.

GIiAIIAMSTOWN, this day,

MINING,

The Golden Crown broke through into their old working this morning. They have a promising lode intact to open out on at present. It is so covered with iron incrusta tion as not to be able to prospect for a day or two.

New Whan.—The drive in the 160 feet level is in 63 feet. The foot wall is getting harder, and more mineral veins showing The manager started an intermediate drive to-day and expects a large quantity of good crushing stuil' from the 78 feet level upwards. The crushing still proceeds The amalgam yield is from sozs. to 6oz*. per berdan per diem. Six bordans are em ployed reducing ihe blanketing and in sending quartz to the mill.

ACCIDENT.

Yesterday an accident occurred. A link in a chain broke just as a truck of quart/ was started from No. 4 section of the Monnatairi tramway. The truck turned several somersaults, scattering the quartz in all directions, and then came to a stand still, wheels up, half way down the section. Mr Gordon lost no time in having the damage repaired, and expects to have the line ready for trallic to-morrow morning. Big Pump.—The pump was stopped yes terday in order to give the machinery a general overhauling. It is not likely to start again until the end of the week.

KUSSELL, this day,

TUB RAILWAY COMMISSION,

The Railway Commission paid a hurried visit to the coal niiucs, and were much impressed with the necessity of extending the railway to deep water without delay.

OHAUPO, this day. MR SHEEIIAN'S VISIT TO THE

THAMES,

Mr Sheehan has arranged to address the Thames electors before leaving for the- South. It is understood that he will espe cially controvert the statement made by the Premier in his speech at Leeston, parti cularly with regard to Native affair.*, and Native Land purchases, lie will declaic himself: to be occupying au independent position, and will not be bound to any party till his arrival in Wellington. He will oppose the Property Tax, approving of the Land and Income Taxes. He may be expected to come out strong on the Histo rical Four, as they all have referred to Sheehan, making him the buffer of the whole affair. His opinion is that three out of the four are bad, aud that the fourth was journeying from Jericho to Jerusalem and tell among thieves. He is going to explain the jewellery question Mr Sheehan has paired with Mr Whitaker for and against the Government.

HAMILTON, this day. A YOUTHFUL ABSCONDER CAUGHT,

The police last night succeeded in captu: - ins Murry, one of the 'raining School es capees, who had found his way back to Hamilton. He was this morning ordered to be again sent to the school.

PRICE OF LICENSES REDUCED,

The Licensing Commissioners to-day re duced licenses to £10 in answer to memo rial by publicans, the amouuts now being £30 for licenses in Borough,- aud £20 at Pinko and Fiaukton.

NAPIER, this day,

THOSE BELL-RINGERS AGAIN

The Bell-ringeis are drawing great houses, The sea°ou concludes on Saturday, anil they proceed to Auckland on Sunday.

CHRISTCHURCII, this day CHARITY.

The subscriptions towards the lately formed Benevolent Association amount to £IGO.

The Customs receipts at Lvttleton foi the month of May were £20,348. It is proposed to get over the presenl diiliculty regarding the Board of Healtl; affairs by relieving the present Board oi their functions, and electing a Beard com posed of representatives of the City Council aud Road Board iv the present Board oi Health.

The District Association for fo3tcring and protecting local industries will shortly cele brate their anniversary, when it is proposed to hold an exhibition illustrating as fully as possible the present position of local in dustries.

The Benevolent Association resolved 37cs terday to lit up the old post-oflice as soup kitchen.

[UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATION,

CHRISTCHURCH, this day

THE ORPHANAGE,

There arc now CO boys and 43 girls in the Canterbury Orphanage. The Local Industries Associatiou Exhibi tion will be held in August.

BURGLARY.

The house of George Edds was broken into yesterday, and a silver watch and a box of clothing stolen.

Simonson's Frolique give a gratuitous performance to the inmates of the Lunatic Asylum to-morrow.

DUNEDIN, this day. THE MISSING EXAMINATION

PAPERS.

The Registrar of the University has received the following telegram re the missing University examination papers. The papers reached England early in March. The examiners' reports were sent on to London by April Bth, but had to be returned for explanation. Expect them all by next

mail

INVERCARGILL, Ihii diy, THE SUPREME COURT.

Nineteen charges will be brought against eleven prisoners at the ensuing session of the Supreme Court. Robert Arnold, for malicious wounding ; Fred. Presnutt, for larceny ; Donald Mackay, Duncan Came ron, Frank Whiddon, and Laguhlin Reynolds, arson ; F. J. King, wounding c*ttle; Henry Hawkins, rape ; Jno. Har board, four charges of larceucy fiom dwel ling, and one from the person ; William James, burglary ; L. Schink, shooting with iutcnt to cause manslaughter ; J. Francis Colliiif, larceny from dwelling; Thomas Tibbets, larceny ; Took Chang, cutting and wounding.

Owing to the suspension of improvements, many men in the building trade are out of work.

A meeting was held to-day to appoint permanent directors for the Invercargill aud suburban tramway. The contract for two miles will be at once let when sullicient shares are taken up to cover the costa

Sporting.

AMENDED WKIGHTS FOR WANG A NUI HANDICAP STEEPLECHASE.

WANGANUI, this day. BtpiM BtlbS Tho.A(?ont.. ..12 12 Sunbeam .. ..10 10 Grey Mourns ..13 0 llivon 10 10 Usron 12 0 Tricotrin .. .. 10 8 To Whctu .. ..1110 Mickey ITroa .. 10 7 h-clind .. .. 11 7 Matu 10 7 lioch Lomond ..11 3 Abolition .. .. 10 7 Vomuro .. .. 11 0 Ada 10 6 ltanatara .. ..HO King Don .. .. 10 G llarkaway.. ..10 10 Haivl Timoa ..10 3 Otawa 10 10 Helapse .. .. 10 3 Tho General ..10 10 Tuapoka .. ..10 0

NEW PIECES AT THE THEATRE.

Mil Faikclough bade farewell to the Auck land public last night, and this evening there will be an entire change of programme at tne theatre. The opening piece is the popular comedy " Our Girls," which under the titlu of " Weak Woman," ran for several montlu at the Strand Theatre, London. As the name implies, the play is the work of the brilliant author of "Our Boys," and like that world-renowned success it bristles with sparkling witiicisms and quaint situations. " Our Girls" will be supported by Mr J. B. Steelc, and a powerful company. Subsequently Mr Walter Reynolds will appear in the " Republican of Brest."

A typographical error occuired in the paragraph in our last evening's issue relat ng to the promotion of Mr K. Brewer, of H.M. Customs. Mr Brewer has been appointed Collector of Customs at Nehon, iind not Landing .Surveyor as stated.

Iv the report of a "swoll wcddiu^" it was written: 'Her feet were incased in shoes that might huve been taken for fairy boots," but the compositor made it reatt, "shoe 3 that might have been taken for ferry-boats."

PARLIAMENTARY.

(FROM OUR SPECIAL REPORTER.)

WELLINGTON.

Wednesday night. TBE INTERNAL ARRANGEMENTS. When the House met to-day, about three-fourths of the members were present. There has been some attempt to re-arrango thfi seats, with a view oi placing Minis tcrialist3 and Oppositionists in battle array, but it has only partially succeeded. Sl* George Grey has taken a back scat on the right of the Maoris, with Mr DeLautour guarding the right Hank towards the library, and Messrs Harris, Hamlin, and Wallis thrown forward as light skirmishers. Mr Hurst sits with Sir W. Fox further in the front, withCnntrin Colbeck and Colonel Trimble on the same bench, and Mr Whyte further in front, on the extreme left cross benches near the Ayes lobby. Mr Wood's position is on the right of the front Minis terial benches. Mr Macandrew is on the extreme left front of the Opposition benches facing Mr Wood, with Mr Gi9borne on his right, and Mr Swanson next, in his old position. Messrs Moss and George are on the front of the cross benches, on the right of the gangway from the library, with Mr Lundon on the next row behind. Messva Tolc aud Speight are seated near the back on the Fame side, and immediately on the right ot the entrance from the library. Mr F. A. Whitakot sits withiu call of the Ministerial benches.

THE PUBLIC DEBT,

The proceedings to-day were almost entirely formal, and contained no fea tures of interest worthy of special note. In reply to Mr Johnston's ques tion, whether a, larger public debt had resulted from (he five millions Loan Act of last year, the Treasurer .replied that under the Inscribed Stock Act permis sion was f»iven to purchasers of the five-per cent loan to exchange five-per-cent stock for four-per-cent stock, and when all was inscribed it would iocrease the capital debt of the colony to six millions, as against five millions issued at 5 pc-r cent. At the latest date £1,160,000 worth of stock had ken inscribed.

THE HANNAH MOKAU,

Mr Bryce intends to snuflout the subsidy to the Hannah Mokau, and sell thesteamor to recover the principal advanced. He denies that any other than a verbal arrange ment was made, or that the late Govern, meat regarded themselves bound to pay any subsidy. '

THE PATATEKE LANDS,

Some amusement was created when Sir Geo Grey moved for correspondence and tele grams between the GovernmentandMrSh.ee han and Mr Whitaker, relative to Patetere lands, when Mr Whitaker popped up and expressed his pleasure in teconding it. Mr Bryce in reply offered to shew the tele grams to Sir George Grey, but the latter, with a virtuous air, said he thought the time had gone by for withholding telegrams, and he would not consent to peruse any telegrams in a private room of which the whole House could not make use. This, of course, was a slap at Mr Hall and the election telegram affair of last session.

NATIVE COMiMITTEE.

In course of appointing the usual Sessional Committee Sir George raised a discussion by moving the excision of Mr McLean's name from the Native Committee which contains the following names of pronounced ministerialists : —Bowen, Fox, McLean, Russell, Trimble, Wykefieia, Bryce. Op position : Grfiv, Hamlin, Tainui, Tawhaio, and Te Whero. Doubtful: Sheehan, Tomo ana.

Mr Bryce deprecated interference with the committee, which he said had been carefully " Arranged," which provoked significant "Hear, Hear," from Mr Lun don,

Mr Macac'Jrcw, in a melancholy tone of resignation, deprecated these committees being arranged by a ministerial caucus.

Mr Lundon denounced, the committee as one-sided, Remarkiug that it was notor ious that Mr Sheehan did not attend regu larly, and many members voted on evidence of which they were totally ignorant. Ho gave some instances which grievously shocked him last session.

Mr Montgomery with solemn sentenious uess, referred to the "prejudices" of cer tain members. After further debate, Mi- McLean's name was retained. There can be no question that the Government have managed to secure a majority on this com mittee.

Another debate was raised by Mr Gis borue on the Constitution Goldliclds Com mittee, his name being omitted, but the Government carried their nominations.—Mr Macandrew, who said parties were pretty equally divided in the House, ohjected to the names oq the Petitions Comm:tt!-e, which he said contained seven Ministerial ists to three Opposition.—Several members corrected him by stating the numbers were six to four, but Mr Macandrew rcadit'.seven to three. —Mr George : Its A 11-wright. (This was a goak.)—The members were Messrs Allwright, Andrews, Kelly, Kenny, Moss, Murrny, iiichardson, Swanson,Turn bull, and Dick.—Mr Andrews moved the omission of MrSwauson'sname. —Mr Swan son seconded, remarking that during two years he had oniy been absent twice Jrom the Committee.—Messrs Kichmoud, Mc- Lean, liichardson, aud other members spoke in flattering terms of Mr Swaoson's services as a member of the Petitions Com mittee.—Mr Speight deprecated impart ing a political character to a Com mittee which deals with public grievances. The committee then parsed without alteration. Other sessional committees having been appointed the House adjourned at a quarter to five.

NEWSPAPER CORRESPONDENTS.

The following members turn an honest penny and add to their emoluments by acting as special correspondents :—launders, " Canterbury Press "; Fox, "Rangitikoi Advocate"; Wakefield, "Timaru Herald"; Bain, " Southland Times "; Reid, "West Coast Times"; Shepherd, " Nelson Colonist"; De Latour, " Dunedin Star," DR. WALLIS A*D ELECTION CABS

Dr. Wallis gave notice to move when the second reading of the Corrupt Practices Pre vention Bill comes on, the following amend ments :— <: No Corrupt Practices' Bill will be satisfactory to this House which sanctions the payment of conveyance of electors to the poll, and which gives no delinition of agent or agency in connection with elections; which does not recognise the distinction between necessary expenses of elections and those other expenses, which, though not necessary, are at present legal ; and docs not enact that all the aforesaid necessary expenses bo paid through the Returning Ollicer."

ELECTRIC TELEGRAPHIC ACT AMENDMENT ACT.

This Bill, which Mr Hall introduced, pro poses to give the Government power to contract with any person or per-ons or body corporated or incorporated for the exclusive use of a special wire or wires, and for fixing the terms, conditions, rates, and charges to be paid for the use of such wire or wires. This is iv consequence of the special wire contract being deemed illegal. THE REV. Ml?. BERRY AND THE GOVERNMENT. In the Immigration Papers, Mrßolleßton, on the 19th of November last, n/sks the Agent-General to explain why £370 were paid to the Rev. Mr Berry between February and August, when the Government only agreed to pay him £300 for a course of eighty lectures extending over eight mouths. Ou the third of January Mr Rollestou again writes that Mr Berry asks payment of a further sum of £400 iv addition to the £510 paid him. Mr .Kolleston also deprecates emigrants being sent freo and advances made them ou the security of promissory notes, the chances of paymeut being uncertain. IMMIGRATION AND THE UNEM PLOYED. Mr Hall, oi the 17th February offers Mr Berry £200 as payment in full of all de mands, the question of further lectures being left to the Agent-General. Mr Kolleston ou the 26th February asked an explanation from the Ageut- General of persons sent home from the colony receiving commission per head from, shipowners and brokers, for passengers pro cured, by which a large number of unsuita ble persons, without means,were introduced. He also informed Sir Julius Vogel that the unemployed are increasing. There are 1,500 employed in the colony on road work. He requested Sir Julius Vogel to discon tinue nominations. In another despatch Mr Rolleston com plains of Mr Berry's exaggerations, and re quires him to accept the alternative of resigning the agency for land speculations or emigration. MR G. M. REED'S LECTURES. Mr G. M. Eeed sends a long report of his lectures and i ravel? iv the farming districts of Ireland, whoro ha distributed between 7,000 and 8,000 pamphlets. THE FiiENCH COMMUNISTS. The correspondence regarding the French communists kndisi" at Auckland shews that the Premier took prompt and energetic Steps to bring the matter under the notice of the Home Government, and was strenu ously seconded by tue Governor. The Secretary of State replied that the English

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, THURSDAY, JUNE 3, JBBO.



J7ILANNELS & "OLANKETS 1 WILLIAM KATTRAY I3egs to notify that he HAS NOT RAISF-1) THE PRICES on account o£ the advance in to prbo o£ Wool rnrt the i-acroased d lty, but 13 Soiling his ; FLANNELS fc BLANKKTS at tho OLD PEIOKS. A Lakgk Assortment of FLANNKLS, all widths BLANKETS, all sizes. Also, UUSSIAN DOWN QUILTS. WILLIAM RATTKAY'S Family Drapery Establishment, 6G, Queen-street, Aucilanl Opposite Back of New Zealand. -IMP ILNE & (^HOYCE Aro NOW SHOWING their AUTUMN AND3WINTER GOODS, which will be found to he Stylish, of Good Quality, and Very Moderate in Price. MILT-.INKRY—tho Latest Parisian Styles HATS in Beaver, Folt, Straw, &o. Stal Turbans, Keu.l s.nd Imitation, in Ladies and Children's FLOWKKS, FKATHKIW, HIiAD-HRKSSES JACKETS and MA'-'TLKS, in Black and Coloured Cloth, Silk, &c. KUH-LtNKD CIOAKH. IJLSTKKS Hosiery (both 1 adics" and Children's) in £Uk Lisle, Merino, Cuehmpro, and Cottou GLOVES, in Kid, Cloth, Taffeta, &c. Undressed Kid ditto, 2 and 1 huttou. An Immense Stock of DRESS MATERIALS, in every styie and texture, v/itii Trimmings to match All tho Prices in Blao!-: ijnct to hand in our lisa si favourite makes) marked very low Li.dies and Childreu'a Costumes iv great variety Special attention is drawn to the HABY UNBNJandChUdreu'sandLadies'UNDKU CLOTHlNG Department, every possible re quirement ia \i hich will bo Juliy supplied Boys' Knickcrbockois, llhters, Hosiery, Hatß, Collars, &c. A Complete Assortment ot Calicos, Flannels, Blankets, Lin:na, 6to. Dress and Mantl&maWng omdiutei on l\c premises. Five per Cent Discmint allowed for Cash, MILNE & OHO¥ CE, AUCKLANLi,



Special Advertisements. <ti H [I S L I X U M. 100 DOZEN 2-BUTTON KID GLOVES (Quite sound), Only Is lid per pair. A Large Stock of FANCY GOODS, MILLINERY, COSTUMES, PINAFORES, DRESS GOODS, &c, &c. To be Sold at Nctt Ca?h, for a Short Time only. DRESSMAKING ON THE PREMISES. Co9tnmcs"made in 21 hours' notice. A. LI N A BUR V & CO., 201 AND 200, QUKBN-STRKKT J. COSQ&AVE $ CO., Having WOUND-UP their [[Several BRANCHES in New g [Zealand, [and Removcd'Jhe Goods to Auckland, have resolved to CLEAR \ THEM OUT REGARDLESS OF COSI. A UCKLAND CLOTHING FACTORY. LOCAL I3M DU3TRY. TAILORING DEPARTMENT. J. B. Rouinson has the honour to an nounce that he has secured the services Of an eminent fashionable Cutter from Sydney, and a competent Staff of Tailora, and has made extensive pre parations for the manufacture of colonial OLOT3S; and is now in v position to supply Men's. Youthe'a and Boy's Suits made to measure, at Knp; liah^slop prices on the shortest notice; Suits made to order on twelve hours' notice. Colonial Tweed Trousers, made to moasuro at 133 M, on six hours' notioa. All Tweeds guaranteed we'l shrunk. As it Is intonded to devote the whole of tho resources of tho Establishment soltly to the manufacture of Men's Youths'and Boy's Clothing, the present Stock of Heady-made Goods will bo sold at pbijib cost, to maka room for those of our own manufacture. J. B. R O,"E INS ON, A UCKLAMD pLOTHINQ T^ACTORY, QUEKN-STREKT (Two doors below B. Tonic's Auction Mart). AT OTIUJSI f-vf O T I C E I _J3l -13! NEW DRAPERY. NEW CLOTHING. RUSHBROOK & BKIDGMAN Beg to annoanco that their NEW STOCK for tho incoming Season's Trade is Now to Hand, comprising— I New Materials in Fancy Dress Goods, vory cheap j Satin Cloths, Serproa. Reps Cashmeres, French Merinos, &c., new shades Waterproof Tweeds and Ulster Cloths Ladies and Maldd' Jackets, a choice assort ; nient ] New Fancy Woollen Goods in great varioty i Ladies' and Maids' Ulsters, all quite new Hosiery in varlety.J&o. Also, I A Large Stock of Flannels, various maker?, and uncsual good value I Blankots, all sizes, white and coloured Winceys, Wool Fluids, Shirtings, &c. A Very Choice Assortment of NEW .CLOTHING FOR BOYS AND MEN. ! Overcoats and Ulsters Boys' and Youths' ditto ditto Crimean Shirts, Oxford Shirca, White Shirts]1; Under-Flannela, L.W. Shirts and Panta Printed and White Moleskin Trousers for Boys and Men Hats, Caps, &c. A Heavy Stock of Good Tweeda Cheap Tweed 'or Boys' woar, Blue Sorgo, Moleskins, &c. car Five per cent, discount (Is in the £) al lowed upon a'l Cash Purchasers of 20.< and upwards. rusherook & bridgman, Drjsfers ajto Clothikrs, Opposite tho Army and Navy Hotel, Upper Quean-3treot. Auckland. PRINCIPAL CARPET WAREHOUSE.— The Largest and Cheapest Stock of Tapes try. Brussels, Felt, Kidderminster, Jute and Hemp Carpots are to be seen at tho City Hall Arcade. Carpets inado and fitted to any eize room. GAKLICK & CRANWSLL. Five per Cent. Discount for Cash at time of Purchase. IKON & BRASS BHIDSTEAD3.—Upwards of 350 in stock to Select from, and all sizes— from 2Jft. wide to sft. wide. Stump, Krench, Halt-Tester, Folding Stretchers. Invalid's Chair-Hods. A Great Variety of Wood Bedstead.3 to suit every class of customer. Children's Bedsteads and Cots (various styles). GARLICS & CRANWELL ■ City Hall Arcade. Five per Cent, Discount for Cash at time of Purchase. KDDIN» OF ALL SIZES kept ready for Delivery. All our Bedding is made at onr own Factory. Kapok Down and Feather i Beds; Hair. Fibre, Flock and Flax Mat t>-asse3; Pillow;-, and Bolsters of every kind; Spring Mattrasaes and Pallias es i for any size bedstead. Mattrasaeo re-made with despatch. GARLICS & CR4.NWELL. Five per Cent. Discount for Cash at time of Purchase. EDROOM FURNITUKB-the Plainest and Handsomest—to be eeen at the City Hali Arcade, at Prices to suit the workingman, the middle class, and the rich ; to suit boardinK-houseand hotel-keepers. Ward robes, Chest Drawers, Toilet Tables, Washßtands, Commodes, GARLICK & CRANWELL. Five per Cent. Discount for Cash at time of I'urchase. OILKT GLASSES and TOILET-WAUE.— We study to keep such a Stock as to ba able to pleage every taste. Every Size in Toilet Glisses, and a Splendid Variety of Toilet-ware: Pier Glaeses —very pretty Chimney Glares just opened. GAULICK. & CKANWHLL, City Hall Arcade. Five per Cent. Discount for Cash at time of Purchase. KAWING-ROOM AND DINING-ROOM FURNITURE always on view and made to order on a short notice. Suites ready for delivery, aw\ a Large Assortment of Coverings to select from. Centre and Occasional Tables, Chcflioniers, Whatnots, Cornices, Fenders, and Fire-irons. 7SHUKCII FURNITURE, 11 *LL FUHNI \j TURK, Library and Onlco Furniture, Kitchen FurnUuro, Self-acting Roller Blinds, Floor Cloth, all kinds c! Furnish ing Goods. FURNISH YOUR HOUSE FBOJI THB rjlT^. TT ALL ARCADE, GARLICK & CRANWELL, PivOPRIETORS. Five per Cent. Discount for Cash at time o Purrchase, ■PSIABLISHED 185 1. I j CO I CHEAPEST j K| BEST °s IST : | f^i MACHINES THE |M I TRADE. I | ONLY. 9 1 s°l WTT QIIAKESPEAIi & rf^O., 9 JJL» IO \J 246, CJUE EN-STREET, AUCKLAND. ESTABLISHED 185 1.



Special Advertisements. mo INSURERS, SECURITY Should be tho Primary Consideration. THE ROYAL TNSURANCE pOMPAIvY AfTorda this desideratum by tho Fulfilment of the Tests rooommonded by THE HOARD OF TRADE: A small por-contage of Working Cost, and the Profit 3 Not Anticipated. Also, by an AMPLE CAPITAL, VIZ. ... £4,000,000 Of which £259,515 i? paid np and in hand, with, in addition, tho Unlimited Liability of the Shareholders. Large Accumulation of Fund?, EXCEKDING £1,000,000 And an Annual Revenue of £1,250,000. The undoraigaed Agont continues to accept FIIIE RISKS on over/ description o£ Insurablo Property AT THffi LOWEST RATES OBTAINABLE. CiiAUIS FOR L.OSSS.S Are Promptly and Lib-rally adjusted, without reference oUewhere, and immediately paid at the Company's Bankers in Auckland. GRO. W. JONES, Chief Agont 'or tho Province oi Auckland. Oflioo: Shortland street. May 22,1830. CKIKF POST-OFFICE, AUCKLi ND, Mails will CLO3ii: as Unuicr:— This Day. For Whitiangi, per Maaio, at 1 p.m. Friday, ith instant. For Tairua, per Of otiki, at 8 a.m. Foe Thames, per Rotoma'.iana, at 930 n.m. For AVaitara, JSow Plymouth, and Wangunui, per Rowenc, at 11 a.m. For Waihoke und Coromnndel, per Coromandel, at 12.30 p.m. For Russell aid Kawakawa, per Waitaki, at 3 p.m. For Wangarei Heads and Wangaroi, per Argylo, at 1 p.m. For Thames, per lfintcrprl&e, at 5.30 p.m. Saturday. sih initant. For Thames, per Hotomahana, at O.'SO a.m. For Waiwera, Muhuranwi, Matakana, Manga wai, Walpu, and Mangapai, per Roso Casey, at 10 a.m. Monday, 7th Instant. For Taranaki, Wanganui, and Wellington, per Kanpatlra, at S a.m. For Russell, Kawakawa, Wai!garoa,! and Mon gonui, per Jona, at 1 p.m. Tuesday. Bth inst-nt. For Taranaki and aouthorn provino.s, per Wauaka, at a a m. B, B BISS, Chlof Postmaster.