Sanders, Shepherd, Stevens, Sutton, Swan sen, Trimble, Wakefield, Wallis, Whitaker, The' Auctioneers' Bill introduced by Mr Dick is mainly a copy of the Otago act. Licenses are to be issued by the treasurer in counties and boroughs for the sum of £40, and to extend all over the colony. Part ners arc to take out separate licenses. The penalty for selling contrary to the act will be £50 fee aud fines to be payable to the district funds. All existing acts repealed. The pcualties for an unlicensed person sell ing or pretending to sell are to be from £20 to £100. NATIVE LANDS BILL. Five Bills dealing with the sale of native lands aud with Nativa Land Courts were introduced In the Legislative Council yester day. Tbe Native Lands Sales Bill stops j all private negotiations with the natives for j the purchase of their lauds, and enacts that all natives who desire to sell must do so through tbe Waste Lands Boards, and it shall be sold the same as Grown Lands. The Public Trustee will pay the cost of survey, Court fees, advertising, and oue per cent commission to the Receiver of Land Feveuue. By arraugement with the owners not less than ten per ceut. nor more than thirty per cent, is to be de ducted for construction of roads. This is the system advocated by Mr Sheehan in his speech at the Mechanics' Institute and by Sir George Grey in his last address at the Theatre Royal. It will evoke the bitter opposition of the laud specttlatois. AUCKLAND RAILWAY REG-JLA riONS. Mr Harris to-day gave notice that he would ask the Government whether they will construct a siding at Whangarata, and reduce the fares to aud from Runoiman's, and increase the accommodation at Kunci man's ; also, whether the station-masters are right in compelling persons to take two or more trucks for the conveyance of horses. PETITION, Mr Harris presented a petition from Joseph Young, of Ho wick, for a grant of land. OTHER NATIVE BILLS. The following bills have been introduced by Mr Whitaker iv the Council:—.Native Land Court creates courts to investigate titles and issue certificates. The Governor appoints judges, and cau stop proceedings. All surveyors are appointed by the Sur veyor-General, expenses to be repaid by Native owners or a portion of the surveyed laud is to be sold. The Court may order Native suitors to deposit security for costs. The Chief Judge may issue or invoke interpreters' certificate. Public houses may be closed during Court sittings. Questions may be referred to the Supreme Court.

The Native Succession Bill provides for succession to property of deceased Native

owners,

The Native Lands Fraud Prevention Bill authorises the Government to appoint a Trust Commissioner. Alienations con trary to equity and good conscience nrc to be void, also areas alienated for liquor, arms, and stores. Fersons aggrieved by acts of the Commissioners may appeal to the Supreme Court. No land may be seized under judgment without a certificate of the Commissioner.

The Native Lands Act Repeal repeals the 13th clause of the existing Act.

The Native Reserves Bill gives jurisdic tion in Native reserves to the Land Court. Reserves heretofore made invested in the Native reserves trustee. The Land Court nt the request of the trustee, may order reserves. Restrictions on Crown Grants may be varied or annulled by the Court.

CONSOLIDATED LAWS.

The following Consolidated Acts by the Revision Commission aro printed :—Adul teration, Married Women's Property Pro tection, Animals Protcctiou, Cruelty to Animals, Juries Act, Marriages Act, and Building Societies Act.

WELLINGTON, this day. OUR REPORTER INTERVIEWS THE THE CQLONIAL TREASURER

ABOUT THE PROPERTY TAX,

The Stak Special had an iutcrvicw with the Colonial Treasurer this morning, aud whs informed that the ministers had not yet decided whether the tax on personal effects would be abandoned. Major Atkinson complains that people do not read the Pro perty Tax, and Property Assessment Acts, and that much of the existing prejudice against tbe alleged inquisitorial charac ter of the tax is founded on ignorance. He says the Government do not desire to make the tax inquistiorial, and if any assessors attempt to pry impro perly into the tax-payers affairs, the latter need only complaiu to the Government to secure a remedy. Any assessor so grossly offending, would be dismissed. The Trea surer estimates the reduction to the revenue through tbe abandonment of the tax on personal effects at £40,000, but says people must not make too sure that it will bo abandoned. He hopes to deliver the Finan cial Statement on Tuesday, but at piesent it is only partly in the hands of the printer, nnd not in a very forward state. If the Financial Statement is not matured by Tues day, Mr Bryco will delivor the Native statement. The Treasurer regards the iiiiancial position of the colony as very serious, and thinks the Government entitled to the generous support of the country iv au honest policy of retrenchment and economy. ~ If wc do not behave honestly and ener getically in these matter.-," said Major Atkinson, "by all means put us out." The Ministers will not Impose educational fees, but may probably endeavour to exercise greater economy in the cost of new build ing*, etc.

(BY TELEGRAPH, UNITED TRESS.)

Legislative Council.

Thursday.

The following five new Native Laud Bills were read a first time, aud reported to a Special Committee :—Bills to make pro vision for Native reserves; to prevent im provident dealings and frauds upon the alienation of Native lands; to extend the jurisdiction of the Native Land Court in the estate of deceased Natives; to amend and consolidate the law relating to the Native Land Court.

Mr Whitaker explained that these live measures, and three more to come from the Lower House, would comprise the whole of the Native Land Law, and would, when passed, be put into a code and supersede all existing Native Land Laws.

SECOND HEADINGS,

The Adulteration Prevention Bill, Aliens Bill, Animals Protection Bill. Building S.ciety Bill, Cruelty, to Animals Bill, Deaths by Accident Compensation Bill, Juries Bill, Marriage Bill, Murried Women's Property Protection Bill, Proclamations Validation Bill, Impounding Bill, Fisheries Bill, Fencing Bill, Dog Registiation Bill, and Branding Bill. The first nine are Bills from the Revision and Consolidation of Statutes Commissioners, aud are con densations of existing laws.

Souse of Representatives

NOTICSS OF MOTION, ETC,

Mr Speight gave notice that he would move, " That the^ time had arrived when the reclamation works in connection with tho Auckland harbour should be pushed forward."

Mr Hutchinson gave notice of a question, "Whether the Government would bring in a Bill this session -dative to Chinese immi gration!"

immigration.

Replying to Mr Richmond, Mr Rolleston said dll immigration agents were discon tinued, save Messrs Reed and Claydcn, who were under a two years' engagement, which could not be broken. With the exception of female.i, all immigration operations on the part of the Government had ceased iv tho meantime.

PARTY PROCESSIONS,

In reply to Mr Pyke, Mr Dick said the Government would not bring iv a Bill to stop religious and party public processions. Thoy relied on the good feeling of the public iv such matters.

Sporting.

(per united press association),

CHRISTCHURCH, this day. "SINBAD'S-' NOTES.

The following is extracted from "Sinbad's " sporting notes in the " Weekly Press :"— The South Canterbury Jockey Club have issued a steeplechase programme to come oil on the Oamaru race-course on Friday, June 18. The various items are as follows : —Tally Ho Handicap, of 100 soys ; Maiden Steeplechase, of 40 soys; Oamaru Cup Handicap, of 50 soys., and a Consolation Stake, of 30 soys. The nominations for the Tally (i 0 Handicap close with Mr J. R. Stansell the lion. sec. to-day, Friday 4th. Mr Ray has disposed of his traiuing esta blishment at Ureses Lodgo to Dr Prins, who has also purchased the team at present working there, consisting ot Maritana, Fishhook, The Governor, Hornby, and Bogardu-. The entrance of Dr Prim on the turf will be beard with great pleasure by sport;-ng men in New Zealand. Mr Kay still remains in charge of tho stud. Dr Prins will run under the name of Mr Horesford, and his colours will be chorrv jacket and black cap.

Mr W. Hankins, the jockey who met with an accident at the last Grand National Meeting, died at tho hospital on Wednes day evening, at about half-past six o'clock. Since entering the hospital he had gradually got worse from the injuries he received by the fall, and it became evident that he could not survive the shock. The deceased was well known to all the large circle of persons interested in sporting. He had many friends, by whom ho was held in high esteem, and who will sincerely deplore the loss they have sustained. I sec by the last Tas maniau files that poor old Mousetrap has a_»ain been performing without success at Meltou Mowbray. Carrying ten stone he was unplaced in the steeplechase, as was also Mr 11. Yeend's horse Intrepid. Both animals may shortly be expected in New Zealand. Mr II Prince informs me that the Traducer stallion colt has been named Idalium, aud the Hammock colt Sornnus. Messrs Masou and Vallance have named the Traducer-Flcuraiice colt Flour de lys, and the Castaway-Somnam bula colt Morpheus, aud tho filly by Cast away from Cascade, Water Lily. Sam Haggot, who, it is scarcely necessary to say, trained for the late Mr Mallock, and since thou for the Hon. W. Robinson, has purchased the property now tenanted by Fred. Matthews from Mr Robson. Mr Matthews continues to train here for the present. A meeting of the committee of Tattcrsall's Club was held at the Commer cial Hotel on Saturday evening, wheu a final revision of rules was made to be in readiness for tho great meeting to be held on Saturday. Camballa and Mata were on Monday nominated by telegram for the Hawkesbury and Metropolitan Handicap and Melbourne Cup.

Rev. J. Berry on New Zea land.

TAURANGA AND GISBORNE,

We arc now able to publish the views pro mulgated iv England by Mr Berry about Tauranga and Gisborue. He says :—

"People .ore not so widely separated from each other in New Zealand as places are. Not a third of the colony is settled as yet. The greater part of the land is practically without inhabitants ; twenty millions of acres are owned by the Government and are wholly unoccupied. Of the millions of acres owned by tbc Maories in the North Island, the greater part lies waste. I men tion this because it is commonly supposed from the fact that the population is so small (450,000) in comparison to the territory of the colony, that the settlers are scattered all over the country " like currants in a poor cake." Such is uot the case. All towns of any size are on the coast, and the settlers gather round them. Imagine Auckland in the north of Scotland, aud three or four small towns at intervals of SO or 100 miles dowu each coast, with a cultivated district round each town, with railway lines from the occupied land into port. Imagine Wclliugton (the capital) where Plymouth ia, with most of the centre of Euglaud owned by the natives or belong ing to the Crown, aud a fair idea may be formed of the settlement of North New Zealand. The main lines of railway are laid oil', but arc not yet complete, and the direct communication between tho whole colony is by sea.

There are two through steamers per week going North and South—and very good steamers they are. The Union Steam Com pany has a monopoly of tbc trado, and owns a lleet of seventeen steamers, varying in size from live to eighteen hundred tons. The voyage from North to South, with a few hours at each principal port, occupies about a week, and a very pleasaut trip it is when, as is the case just now, the weather is line. New Zealand summer weather is truly deli cious. This week the sky has been blue and almost cloudless, the surface of the ocean as smooth as a lake, the air clear almost to transparency, yet I have not seen the ther mometer SO iv the shade at midday, and this is midsummer ; aud the eveniugs are nearly always cool. The coast-line is rugged and broken, with continual objects of fresh interest as wc sail aloiij;. Food is plentiful ou board and accommodation good, and a lir-t-class returu ticket, iv the summer mouths, costs about £12. I want to de .eribe a trip I am taking along the cast coast of the North Island, aud hope that my prc ludp is not too lon_.

Wc left Auckland about five in the even ing, aud reached Tauranga, the first port of call, about breakfast time the following morning. The coastal scenery iv the still summer eveuing was beautiful exceedingly. We passed, on our way to Tauranga, through a labyrinth of small islands, varying iv area from a few acres to a few miles, some of them waste and barren, and others the property of a single owner aud iarmed. Tauranga is a town of about 1,000 inhabi tants, the centre of a district such as 1 have described above, 'lhere are some capital hotels and other buildings which, being all built of wood and painted white, look very clea\i and neat. Fifteen miles from here is a special settlement formed by l_. Y. Stewart, Esq , an Irish gentleman who has purchased laud iv large quantities from tho Government, and sold in farms to settlers. Many of these are retired tradesmen and professional men, who have thus banded to gether to retire to a life of rural simplicity. 1 had not time to visit the settlement, but have no doubt that many of them prosper.

We steamed from Tauranga about eleven a.m., an hour having proved suflieient for taking iv and discharging cargo and passen gers. We passed at the mouth of the river a hue steamer half under water—there she has been for some months in abject help lessness. Too many steamers are lost on the New Zealand coast, and, strange to say, these accidents generally happen in line weather and smooth water. In the even ing we passed what is called "White Island." It is one of those interesting geological phenomena with which New Zea land abounds. The island is about a mile in diameter, and in parts 400 or 500 feet high. From a crater it continually emits smoke charged with sulphur, which condenses and encrusts nearly the whole island. The sulphurous smell is very strong, and, combined with the barrenness of the land, gives the island a ghastly appear ance. Steamers often land the passengers for half an hour, to examine the island more closely, and enable them to carry away good specimens of sulphur. There is a manufactory at Tauranga for the prcpara of this sulphur for the market, but I am told that it does not yet pay. Nothing strikes one more in New Zealand than the abundance of raw material for extansive industries which lies undeveloped for want of capital and skilled labour. There is no finer climate in the world for fruit. Not only is the yield abundant, but fruit trees bear about three years after planting ; yet I saw American apples being sold by auction there at 7d per lb. Vines do well in the North Island in the open air, but. wine manufacture is hardly seriously attempted in the colony yet. There are hundreds of thousands of acres covered with beautiful flax. The leaf is from four to six feet long and nearly two inches wide at the broadest part, and tbe fibre, when dressed, makes capital ropes, &c., but its manUfactnre under existing circumstances cannot bo made to pay, and thousand of acres are being burnt off to make ready for the plough. The same might bo said of iron, and many other things. Capital and skilled labour arc needed to develop the materials of wealth which abound ; while in the meantime there are too many of some classes in the colony already, and iv many parts is heard a loud cry of the unemployed. The next morning we landed at Poverty Bay. This is a deeply interesting part of New Zealand, as being the first point at which Captain Cook touched. The white limestone cliffs at the entrance of the har bour still bear the name of a sailor lad who saw them lirst, " Young Nick's Head." These perpendicular cliffs gcam in the sun shine just as of old, aud one can readily understand how they attracted attention attention from one on the look-out for land. " Poverty Bay " was so named by Captain Cook because he could get no provisions from the natives there ; but the name is a curious misnomer now, for it is affixed to land than which there is no finer iv New Zealand, or probably in the whole world. We saw there standing crops of Indian corn, eight feet high, with an average yield of eighty bushels to the acre, which sells in New Zealand at about 4s per bushel. We saw, too, on neglected ground, dense masses of thistles, and measured some eight feet high. Wc passed one farm there containing four hundred and seventy acres, which the owner assured me was carry ing 3,200 sheep and SO head of cattle, from which also a good deal of grass seed was sold every yrar. The town of Gisborne, the capital of this fertile little district, con tains about 1,000 people. It has, however, many draw backs. There is no wharf,and the four or live steamers per week which visit it are tendered by rowing boats. The main street is not yet metalled, though lined on both sides by sonic really five buildings, and there is no railway near. Two years ago it was the scene of extraordinary pros perity aud wild speculation ; but now timos arc dull. There is a line opening there for farmers or capitalists ; but all other classes arc, I think, fully supplied. During a four hours' drive we saw several other points of interest. One was a pretty ptoperty of 25 acre.=, which is a honey manu factory. There arc 400 hives of bees, with an average yield per hive of SOlbs, of honey per year, which is worth Cd per lb., or more. Not far from this is an hotel lighted (at

least sometimes) by ga?, which is obtained by simply sinking an artesian pipe into the ground for a considerable depth. We visited also an old native church, capable of holding about 800 people. It was full in side of grotesque, but beautiful carving. The glory of the Now Zealand mission is departed ; but some natives still meet here for Christian worship. But the saddest sight of all were clumps of trees, surround ing sites of homes which contained, 12 years ago, happy and prosperous settlers' families. One night a horde of escaped uative prisoners descended upon and mur dered lifty settlers, sparing neither children nor women. All danger of such occur rences is now past; but the trees circling the desolate spot where the homes were are a sad memorial of the " Poverty Bay Mas sacre."

Josrph Berry.

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.

The lateness of the hour at which the Chamber of Commerce meeting was com menced yesterday afternoon precluded the publication in our last issue of anything fnr thcrthauameredigestof the report. We now notice the proceedings more in detail.—The members present were : - Messrs J. M. Clark (Chairman), J. C. Firth, W. Lodder, A. E. Isaacs, Thos. Morriu, A. Clark, H. F. Anderson, J. Cosgrave, D. H. Mac- Keuzie, A.JMcGrcgOr, C. C. McMillan, T. Peacock (Mayor), F. Battley, F. Larkins, C. li. Stone, L. A. Nathan, and Thomas Maeflarlaue.

The abstract of the report which was given in our last imprcs-iou, should have been followed by the following telegram which the committee had deemed it right to send to the Hon. Mr Whitaker :—Auck land, 29th May, ISSO. Hon. F. Whitaker, Wellington. —"Auckland Steam Packet Company's steamer has returned from a trip to Fiji. A circular has been given to all the Auckland members, and an official letter has been posted to the Postmaster- General, showing the advantages to be gained to the colony by a direct line to Levuka and Suva. A small subsidy of £2,500 per annum will be asked from your Government. May we rely on your sup port ?—Tuos. Mokkin, John Phillips, J. M. Lennox, J. L. Campbell, and F. Larkins. —A balauce-sheet which had not been audited, was also read.— The chairman in moving the adoption of the report and the reception of tbe balance sheet, apologised for being obliged to de part front the customary rule of delivering a set address, his excuse being !he want of leisure during the last few months conse quent upon the discharge of his duties in connection with the Royal Commission on Railways. The report set out very fully the business of the year, but there wore one or two points upon which ho might oiler a few remarks. At the advice of the Premier a Committee had been appointed to take into consideration tho mat ter of bankruptcy legislation. One thing that should bo particularly attended to was the providing of means for forcing into the Bankruptcy Court debtors who attempted to make arrangements with some of their creditors. It might too be advis able to rcvett to the old system of having a provisional Trustee to take possession and preserve an estate until the creditors should decide What was to be done with it. The gentleman then passed ou to refer* to the principal subjects which had occupied the attention of the Harbour Board during the timethathehcldascattheie. lie had pointed out the demand that existed for a more expeditious unlading of vessels, and also indicated the necessity for a huge graving dock. Iv viow of this latter requirement be considered the abolition of wharf tolls injudicious. After having travelled a great deal over the colony during the last few mouths he could truly say that the prospects of Auckland were not second to tho prospects of any other f~cw Zealand town. For many years yet the exports from the South would of cotuse be greater than our own, but the disparity was grad ually lessening. Nearly all the land of the South was now taken up, and that of the North Island was being eagerly ouquiicd after. The years of prosperity were at hand, Tho speaker concluded by ex pressing his firm conviction that a pro tective policy was the one most needed by the colony, aud particularly by this island.—The motion was seconded.—Mr Firth took exception to tho Chairman's remarks on protection, and spoke at somo length against them.—Mr McMillan depre cated the opening up of a debate ou this subject, as the time at their disposal would not permit of its full discin-siou.— Mr Firth felt that some action should be taken to shew the outside world that the Chamber was not unanimously wedded to the ex ploded principles of protection—that there was a section in it which was opposed to those principles. Ho therefore moved, " That the report be adopted, with the ex ception of paragraphs relating to pro tection." Captain McKenzie seconded. Tho amendment having been put the Clmn-ber devided with the following icsult. For the amendment: Ayes, s—Messrs Firth, McMillan, McGregor, McKenzie, and Isaacs. Noes 9—Messrs A. Clark, Lodder, Anderson, Cosgravc, Larkins, Battley, Peacock, Morrin, and Nathan.— Mr Battley explained that he had voted against the amendment because the mat ter had not been, fairly discussed.—Mr Larkins said it was not to be inferred from his support of the motion that ho was a protectionist.—Mr Lodder remarked that although he was a irec-trader in principles, he believed that the protection policy was the most expedient for the colony at tho present time—Mr McMillan : Then you are a protectionist clearly. The chairman having replied to.Mr Fifth's statement that the policy ot free trade was an exploded one, the motion was put and carried. San Francisco Mail Service.—The following letter on this subject was read : "Fairfield Works, Govan, near Glasgow, Gth April, ISSO.— To tbe Chairmau Cham ber of Commerce, Auckland : Dear Sir,—l have just read with much interest, from Aucklaud newspapers, the remarks of the Chamber at the last quarterly meeting, respecting the San Francisco Mail Service ; and as sole owner of the Zealaudia and Australia beg to convey to you and them my sincere thanks for the kind attitude shown by the Chamber towards this service. I have to assure you that it shall be my aim to do everything in my power in conjunction with the Pacific Mail S.S. Coompany, New York, to shorten the period of transit between Eugland and Auckland, and thus try to merit and engender the good feeling which has already been evinced. —I have, etc., Wm. Pearcc - John Elder and Co."—lt was agreed that the Committee should send a suitable reply. Prot_.ctio_.— A printed pamphlet on this subject was received from the author, William Batcman. It was ordered to be laid ou the table. New Membbrs. — Graves Aickcu, S. A. Bcardsley (agent for the Pacific Mail steamers), Joseph Bennett, and W. F. Hull, were unanimously elected, by ballot, mem bers of the Chamber. Election •of Officers.—The election of officers for the ensuiug year was then, proceeded with. It resulted as follows :— President: Mr Thomas Morriu; Vice- President aud Treasurer: Dr Campbell; Committee : Messrs T. MacHarlane, J. M. Lennox, C. B. Stone, J. Phillipps, L. D. Nathan, J. M. Clark, and C. C. McMillan. Messrs Waymouth and Alexander were elected auditors. Property TAX.—A short discussion having taken place with reference to the injustice aud inequality of the Property Tax, it was rc*olvcd to hold a special meet ing this afternoon for the further considera tion of the matter. The Railway Reclamation. — Mr Firth thought it a fitting time to make somo expression of opinion with respect to the disgraceful state iv which the reclama tion had been allowed to remain for so long a period ; and, with the view of strengthen ing the hands of their representatives, he would therefore move, " Tl.att_.is Chamber expresses its oniuion that the Harbour of Auckland is being greatly injured by tuc delay in executing the railway reclamation works, aud strongly urges the Representa tives of the Auckland Provincial District, as being more conversant with the damage done, to press, iv the strongest manner, upon the Government the prosecution of the reclamation works without delay, in order to prevent irreparable damage beinginlhctcd, not only upon the Auckland Provincial District, but upon the Colony at large.' — Mr McKenzie, iv seconding the resolution, said that there could be no difference of opinion as to the injury being done the harbour, and the necessity for attention being paid to it at once. vote of thanks.—A vot. of thanks was passed to the retiring President, and the meeting then dissolved.

AUCKLAND SCHOOL COMMITTEE.

The fortnightly meeting of this School Committee was held last evening iv the Nelson-street school-room. There were present:—Messrs Gorric (chairman) Hcwin, Schmidt, McMaster, aud Andrew (who arrived late.) LKTTKK3 FKOM THE BOAHD. — Ib-CO communications from the Board of Educa tion were read :— The first informing the Committee that its request foi a grant of £80 per annum towards the salary of a default officer would receive consideration.; the second announcing the appoiutment of

Mr H. T. Pycroft as second assistant master at the Wellesley-street school, and of Mr T. G. Compton to be assistant master to tho Nelson-street school; and the third iutimating that Mr Trevithick had been granted the use of a room in the Wellesley-street school for the purposes of a drawiug class.

Irregular School Attendance.—Mr E. M. C. Harrison (Bcresford-street school) wrote complaining of thcirrcgularattendancc of many of the childrcu,and suggesting that the Committee should make a rule on the subject besides authorising him to refuse permission for children to leave school at irregular hours unless under special and urgent circumstances. A number of specimen requests, excuses and apologies were attached. The same teacher announced the alteration of afternoon hours from 2 till 4 to 1.30 till 3.30.— The Chair man fully concurred with the teacher in his opinion of the gravity of the prevalent ** excuse evil.''^—lt was agreed to leave the matter entirely in Mr Harrison's hands.

Popular Amuskmbnts.—Mr E. M. C. Harrison reported that on the morning of the 25th May, the windows of the south side of tho building, the wall, and door were found daubed with mud. He saw uo hope of preventing the recurrence of such things until the school premises were pro tected by a fence, or uutil provision was made for a resident caretaker. In a further letter Mr Harrison stated, that the gymnastic apparatus appealed to attract "children of a larger growth," as he had been informed that not less than thirty young men and boys had been seen on the playground on Sunday last.—Mr Hewin re marked that the suggestions embodied iv the letter just read had been more than once urged upon the Board of Education, but seemingly to no purpose.—Tbe Secre tary was directed to forward the letter to the Board.

School Requirements.—Mr Harrison also wrote with reference to the dilapidated state of the window-blinds, and the primi tive meaus of procuring drinking water, besides urging that the present play-ground should be formed and gravelled, suggesting the advisability of providing a separate play-ground for the girls, and pointing out the want of stands tor coats, hats, etc, as well as o receptacle for umbrellas,—lt was resolved to supply the school with a couple of filter.o, one being placed at each end of the hall, and also to provide a hose for the use of the clcauer. —It was also decided lo forward the letter to the Board, iv order that the other wants referred to in it might receive attention.

FINANC-. —As indicating the narrowness of the margin between receipts and expendi ture the Chairman gave the following figures which had been compiled at the direction of the Board for Education, re marking as he did so that in each case the receipts were for a period of. six months, while the expenditure was only for a period of four months, viz. : — Wcllesley - street School : — Receipts, £44 17s Gd ; expenditure, £38 7s 4d. Beresford - street School : — Receipts, £42 15s ; expenditure, £27. Nelson-street School ;—Receipts, £34 14s ; expenditure, £34. High-street School :- Receipts, £20 ; expenditure, £12. Choral Hull School .—

Receipts, £31 ; expenditure, £13. Howc strcct School : —Receipts, £13 ; expendi ture, £4 10s. It was perfectly clear that some of the schoolsdidnot pay their way, the delicicncy being made up from the receipts of those other schools which were more economically managed. The Committee was really not in receipt of sufficient funds.

MiDW--iT_.it Holidays.—Messrs Worth ington, Harmon and Brubazon (head-mas ters of the Wellesley-street, Bercsfonl-strcet and Nelson-street schools) wrote stating ob jections which they deemed insuperable to tlio disallowance of the usual midwinter holidays as suggested by the Committee and approved by the Board. They hoped that tho decision would be revoked.— On the motion of Mr McMaster, it was agreed to thank the teachers for their letter, and to inform them that the committee did uot see any reason for altering the decision already arrived at.

Hi~ii-.stk._ht SCHOOL.—Misa Warm (h-'ad teacher of this school) wrote, request ing that a half-erected partition in tbe building should be completed, and stating that if the application were refused, she would have to get the work done at her own expense. It was most urgently needed. —The Chairman said that this was another matter which had been unsuccessfully brought under tbc notice of the Hoard. Miss Warm had certainly exercised great patience in the matter.— Mr Hewin moved that tbc letter should be forwarded to the Hoard of Education accompanied by n iccommciidatiou that the work lcferred to in it should be ordered.—Mr McMaster seconded the motion, and it was agreed to.

Nki.soN-STIU.I.T School.—Mr Jiralazon wrote calling attention to some needful repairs at bis school,notably to the hanging of the bell. Tbe state of the street drain was also referred to, and this latter matter it was resolved to bring under the notice of tbc City Council.—Mr Schmidt thought it might be a good plan to supply Mr Brabuzou with a fog horn. It would prove a novel feature in connection with the school arrangements. The Chairman remarked that the frequent indispositions of the bell, and its general unwillingness to perform its work properly ludbcen a source of great trouble to the head teacher.—The Secretary was instructed to inspect the bell and to examine somo defective locks. It was agreed to supply hat pegs, &c

WILLESLEY-STRKKT SCHOOL.—Mr Wor thington applied for a new admission regis ter. He stated that SUO new pupils, had been admitted to the school since tho 26th of January.—lt was agreed to comply with the request.

Scnooi. Visit ATroN'. —The Chairman and Mr Andrew were deputed to visit the -drools duriuL. the mouth of June.

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.

A special meeting of the Chamber of Commerce to consider the Property Tax, was commenced in the ollice this afternoon There were present : Messrs T. Morriu (President), C. C. McMillau, J. Buchanan, \V. Lodder, J. P. King, J. M. Clark, F. Larkins, G. S. Jakins, D. H. McKenzie, J. M. Leunox, G. Lloldsbip, ,V. C. Daldy, C. B. Stone, J. Phillipps, Hull, G. Aickcn, G. B. Owen, J. C. Firth, Geo. Eraser, and J. Shera.

Mr McMillan then rose to propose the first resolution. He apprehended that they were all agreed that a property tax of some sort was uecessary, and he believed that if a Property and Incomo Tax had been passed it would have received the approval of the bulk of the community. The picseut tax, however, was most inquisitorial and unequal, and if brought into oppcration it could not fail to bo very unfair for the minimum of exemption was too high, It was objectionable to inquire ?o closely into a man's personal property, jowellry, etc., and to tax it. He would first of all move "That in the opinion of this Chamber it is desirable the schedule of personal property be repealed; that the minimum of taxable property be reduced to £300, and that tbe duties on tea, sugar, and colonial beer be re-imposed.'

Mr VV. Lodder Eccondcd the motion pro forma.

Mr J. P. Kinc thought the taxable mini mum should be £200 instead of £300.

Mr J. M. Lennox objected to the tax as unfair in its operation, and inquisitorial in its nature. As an Englishman he would not fill up the schedule which Mr McMillan sought to havo repealed. He would move as an amendment :— " That this Chamber considers the Property Tax a most inquisitorial and unjust one, and would recommend that it bo repealed, and in its place that au Income and Pro perty Tax be levied. In the present finan cial state ot the colony, the Chamber would also recommend that the subsidies to Local Bodies be withdrawn, and that a tax be placed upon colonial beer, and that small school fees be paid by those chil dren attending our national schools." He was aware that the proposition con tained in tlie latter part of the amendment would meet with some disfavour, but he really could not sec why the education of children whoie parents were willing and able to pay should be v cost upon the coiony at large.

Mr J1 Phillips seconded the amendment, Left Sitting.

AUCKLAND SHARE MARKET.

June.!, 1880. ISanlc of New Zealand-Sellers, £20 Na'ional Ilanic— Has era, COi ; sollers, C2s Gd Colonial Bank—l6s Gd; New ZeaUnd Insurance—s2.; buyers, 52s Gd ; sollers, 55. Kouth British Insurance—lis; buyers, lis National Insurance—2ls Gd Union Insurance—Buyers, IGsGd; sollers, 17s 31 Colonial Insurance—Hcllors, 7s Gd Auckland Gas Co.—Buyers. £i 17s Gd Union Sash & Door—Buyers, £0 2s Gd N.Z. Loan t\ni Mercantile—Bayers, RI 10s; seller?, £1158 Alburn!aH_.M. Co.—s2*, 53s ; sellers, 53s Gd Moanatafrl—Sellers, 55s Golden Crown—lis Gd Caledonian—Buy ers, 21s Gd; cc lers, 23s Victoria—Buyer., Is 3d Thames—Sellers, 22s Gd Kuranut Hl.l—B^ Gd; eellors,. hGd North Devon—loa ; buyer., 15s Gd ; sellers. His 3d Queen of Beauty—Gi Gd ; sollers, G2 GI !> ow ".Vhau—. uollci'3, 13s Gd Columbia—2_ lid ; sellers. 3s 3d UniouKcach—-oilers, Is 0.

Josupii Newman, Chairman,

LATEST NEWS

LATEST CABLEGRAMS.

Resignation of Midbat Pasha. CONSTANTINOPLE.

June 3,

Midhat Pasha has tendered his resigna tion to the Sultan, who has, however, net yet accepted it.

Col. Gordon, K.E

LONDON

Juno 3.

Colonel Gordon, R.E., known as Chinese Gordon, has resigned his position of Private Secra.ary to the Viceroy of India.

Bochfort Woimclecl. PARIS.

June 3. M. Rochfort has beeu severely wounded in a duel. Death of tbe Empress of

Eussia. ST. PETERSBURG.

Jane 3 (afternoon). Her Majesty the Empress of Russia died to-day; aged 76. [The Empress before marriage was Maria Alcxandrowna, Princess of Hesse Dorms badt.] Probable Dissolution of tbe

Victorian Parliament MELBOURNE.

This day.

In the Assembly the debate on the Re form Bill continues. There are increasing doubts whether the Government will obtain an absolute majority of the House in favour of the measure at the second reading, which is expected to take place on the -10th June. Should the statutory majority not be obtained a dissolution of the Assembly is certain to come about.

A Siiip on Fire

The barque Madras has arrived from Java. She caught fire oil' Cape Leu win, bat it was extinguished without much dilli culty. A portion of tho cargo was damaged and a further quantity was jettisoned.

jZaycock Tour.

It is now stated that Layccck has no intcntiou of rowing in Englaud.

DUNEDIN, this day.

FLAGRANT PERJURY.

In the case Keishaw v. Mclutyre, at the Magistrates Court to-day the Bench ordered the prosecution of defendant for flagrant perjury, his own evidence contradicting him.

In tbe case, Williams v. Davis, a publican, the magistrate gave judgment against de fendant for £10 15s, value of a swug belong ing to a lodger, which had been stolen from the hotel,

GRAIIAMSTOWN, this day,

The Alburnia got oue cwt. of specimens and picked stone from the Golden Crown, which is looking improved in prospect,

There is no change iv the Whau.

The Queen of Beauty pump is doing its wink well, and has had the stroke en larged to improve its pumping power,

House of Representatives.

Tins (Thursday) Afternoon,

In the House this afternoon Sir .V. Fox asks the Government whether it considers Mr Bathgate's directorship of the Laud and Mortgage Company iv Loudon compatible with his position as Immigration Agent of the Colony.

Mr Stewart asks the intention of tbe Go vernment respecting the political deporte. Or. Wallis will iutioduco the Females Franchise Bill.

Sir George Grey presents a petition from James Mac Donald, a discharged sailor, claiming laud.

The Government will consider the ques tion of licensing labour agents to prevent

frauds,

THE RECLAMATION

In reply to Mr Swanson re tho intention of the Government with reference to the Auckland Reclamation, Mr Oliver an swered as telegraphed last night.

SIR GEORGE GREY AND THE PROPERTY TAX.

(To the Editor.)

SIR, — Your correspondent "Radical," has struck tho vail fairly on the head. By giving voice to the clamours of the large property-owners, Sir George Grey is throw ing all his past political professions to the wind.., aud is disgtuting every intelligent man vi ho has supported him on principle, and not blindly. The colony has cried out fur many years past for a re-adjustment of taxation", ami Sir George Grey professed to make himself the champion of that cry. But what did ho do to give it cll'ect : made trilling reductions on the tea, sugar, grain, aud timber duties, and propo-cd to substi tute a beer tax, (which would come ex clusively out of the pocket-of working men) Joint Stuck duty, and land tax. The lirst two broke down under influential pressure, and were remorselessly abandoned. Tho last was so badly framed that it could not be collected, ami even if collected, was so insignificant as to afford no relief worth talking about to the enor mous indirect taxation. On the re-assem bling of Parliament, the Cubinct wcic prepaid! to re-tore tlio grain and timber duties, and acknowledged that the revenue had fallen so much that new taxation pro posals would be necessary. It appears to have beeu forgot tin that on meeting Par liament on the 15th July last Sir George Grey, as Premier and Treasurer, put the following paragraph into the Governor's Speech : "The probable continuance during the current financial year of a decreased laud revenue renders it requisite, in the opinion of the Government, to impose fresh taxas tion to meet the requirements of the colony, In accordance with the principle of equalis ing the incidence of taxation a measure will be presented to you for imposing a tax on income. One result of that tax will be that, so soon as the finances of tho couutry will admit of it being dove, the Legisla ture can lessen and ultimately abolish all duties which now press heavily on the necessaries of life and the springs of industry." Sir George Grey's Government was defeated on the Address-in-reply and did not live to submit the income tax ; but he did live to sec a gigantic deficit calling for fresh taxation, aud notwithstanding that tho £1,307,736' collected through the Customs did " press heavily on the neces saries of life," he stood in the House whilst that pressure was redoubled by au increase of G_ per cent on all tbc clothing aud other necessaries used by the people, whilst the trilling impost of sonic three or four hundred thousand pounds was laid ou property. Mr Moss, who is a Liberal iv principle, uot in profession only, protested against the new burdens on the masses and supported the property tax. It would naturally be ex pected if Sir George Grey's professions of zeal tor the masses of the people were sincere—that his righteous indignation now would be expended, uot ou the fair but in sufficient instalment of direct taxation ap portioned to the ability of persons to bear it, but against tho increased extortion from the masses through the Customs. I con hardly bring myself to believe that Sir George's motive is so contemptible a ono as irritation at the payment of two or three hundred pounds a-yoar, at which it is said he will be assessed. But one thing is quite certain, that he is acting in this matter wholly aud solely ns the mouth-piece of the big land-ownets and capitalists, and against the interests of the masses of the people and especially of the working classes. The sin gular unanimity that exists between the sentiments in Mr Macandrew's recent speech and Mr J. C. Firth's letter to the "Herald," urging the abolition of free education and of subsidies in order to avoid tho property tax, is tho best proof of this. A state of things in which the whole of the public revenue is contributed uot iv propor tion to wealth but iv ratio to the consumption of dutiable articles, by which a rich man's employd may contribute more to the revenue than his master, is one which, as "Radical " truly observes, would not be tolerated in the United Kingdom, notwith standing the power of the landed and money classes. It would also be easy to shew that au income tax is one of the most inquisi torial and unfair imposts it is possible to conceive of, and uot to be compared with its American substitute, a tax upon what a man actual'y possesses free from all incum brance, with a substantial margin ex emption.—Your., ccc , A Liberal on Principle.

It is estimated that a handsome woman weeping before a jury has more cll'ect in live minutes than two hours talk.

The woman caught iv a shower with her new bonnet and no umbrella can never bo pcrsu. ded that the rain was needed.

A cruel young lady says tho reason men never care 10 look in mirrors is because they do uot sec auything worth looking at,

" V>*omen are seldom deceived," says a philosopher. Very true. The men are con.tituted differently, however.

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, FRIDAi". JUNE 4, 1880.



Wanted. WANTED, the Ladies to read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest Dampier's Now Advertisement in tho third column, fourth page. WANTED, a General Servant.—Apply Mr O. May's, North Shore. WANTED, an Apprentice or Improver for the Baking.-T. J, Philips, Newton. WANTED, a steady Woman of about 30 years of ag?, as an oxperiencod Cook and Laundress, for a family in tho suburbs; good wages.-Apply to "N.W.," ofllco of this paper. WANTED, a strong Girl for house work.—Apply Star Ofllco. TSTANTED, a good General Servant. V ¥ —Apply to Mrs Albert Eaton, Regent street, Kybar Pass Road. WANTED, a Nursery Governess for North Shore; good needlewoman.- J Charles Kelsoy and Co.. Quoon-strcot. WANTED, for the Thames a smart young Man, as an assistant in a first c'ass Grocery Establishment, must havo reference —For address, etc., apply to Mr Maokoy, or Messrs L. D. Nathan and Co. WANTED, a good Laundress to do a family's washing by the weok.—Apply Ofllco of this paprr. WA NTE D, for the Country, a thoroughly respectable middle-aged Woman to tako charge of four young Children. Two o .her sorvanta in the house.—Enquire of Mrs Cowio, Bishop's Court, Pamell. WANTED, a good General Servant, where a nursegirl ia kept; references required —Apply Mrs Somervell, Symonds- Bt'-cct, near Choral Hall. ANTED, the Publio to try tho New v v Seam of Coal from Whansjarei, now landing, ex ' Saucy Kate'; splendid sample- Joseph Craig, Fort streot. WANTED to Sell, T a large Brown Rotrlovor Dog (18 months old); good in water.—*' A.8.," STitt OlTlco. "tjtTANTBb to Sell, a good Second-hand V . Harmonium. Price, £18.—Apply Star CIHco. WANTED, by a young Man ot good education, steady and rcliablo, a Situa tion of trust. Hlghcitroforonceß. Testimonials on application.—Apply by letter in Ilr3t instance, stating terms, to Z.Y.X., Star Ollice. VITANTED, an experienced Book y. kcopor somo employment cither tem porary or permamont; pood roforenoos and tc titnonials.—Apply " __. M.," Stir Oillco. WANTED, Tenders for the Erection of a Six-roomod Cottage in Parnell. Plans and specifications to be seen nt tho Edinburgh Castle Hotel, Symonds-stroot, whoro tenders will be opened ut 7 p.m. on Saturday, tho sth Instant. XJ_T ANTED, by a young Man, a Situa v v tlon on a farm; btish preferred ; good refencos.—Address "G. Krizell,"STAßOiflee. ANTED to Sell, 50 dozen of good Scent (Rimmel's), Gd per bottle, worth Is 3d and Is Gd ; uleo, 200 yards of Real Malteso l_ice, at la 3d por yard, worth 2s 6d.—W. Eyre, Victoria-street. VVTANT-TD, a Middle-aged Woman as v t Housekeeper for a single gentleman in tlio country ; must bo accustomed to farm work. —1). B. Orchard, 13, Insaranco Buildings. WANXISU, all that arc troubled with Rheumatism to try tho Rheumatic Bath, Newmarket. W~ "TnTKIZi_~NOIVN.— That the " New Zealand Magazine," No. 2, containing tho Fairy Wedding Waltz, &0., may bo obtained at tho Auckland Music Warohouso, 71, Queen street. ANTED. — Special Notice to the Ladioa of Auckland.—Wo havo now tho Finest Assortment of Millinery, in all its brnnchcs.to be found in Auckland.—Dunno.llal nnd Co., 171, Qucou-street (opposito tho Thistle Hctol. X\r ANTED KNOWN, that C. W V V Walker, has added Hay and Pro. endor to his Ucnoral, Grocoiy Store, Rueaoll-3trcot, Gr.at North Hoid. \jkJ -ANTED, Consumers for two tons of V T Primo Thick Corn Beef, at 3d; Sides Pork, id ; lloiliiig liccf, 2_d nnd 3d ; Roa !t Beef, ■id; Leg Mutton, Id; Sunorior Saußa.es. Id; Lard, in keg, Gd.—G. Hulmo, _ tmo.phorlc Siusago Factory, Queen-street. ANTED, at once 100 Young Fowls fit for killing, and about scwt of Herbs. G. Hul mo, Butcher, Queen-slreot. AXT ANTED, the Public to Know that i T Gentlemen who wish to have their Clothing made at the Cheapest possible rate do not rcquiro to -.o to Drapers, who know nothing of the trado ; but may apply to Mr T. Lonergan, No. 57, Queen-street., next door but one to Bank of Now Zealand, who will gusranteo a, proper lit. good workmanship, and cheaper than any draper in Auckland. Trousc;s from Ha and upwards. VSJANTED KNOWN, that J. Mokri - V son", Asphalter, has Removed to his Now Yard Custom-Houso-street West, between llub-on and Nelson-streets. Asphalting at tended to on tho shortest notice. __lso, a Largo gtock of Firewood, cut and uncut; wholesale and retail. 11TANTED "NOTICED, - The large v V Literary Eesay by W. E. Sadler, which appearc 1 in lost Saturday's " Free Press." Auck land, will scon bo (by request) published icparat-iy. WANTED KNOWN—L. H. Green ? y has for sale this year a Splendid Stock ot Fruit aid Ornamental Trocs. Parlies want ing Gardens and Orchards laid out will do well by giving him a call every Saturday in tho Market. AU Ordors left with Mr. Smallflold, House and Laud AKcnt, Mariot Hou_e, Auck land, will bo promptly attended to. VST" AN TED to Purchase, for Cash, Best V T Kauri Shingles, Palings, nleo Houso Blocks.—Auckland Timber Company Sawmill and Manufactory opposito Ga»-wo;ks, Office In Custom-house-street. TXTANTED, tho travelling Public to V » nnd from Waikato to know, for tho winter, there will bo Hot Meals and a good Cup of Tea on the tablo ut Dillon'* Railway Hotel, Mercer, on arrival of every train. Plenty of timo to s;ep across. Charges Moderate \\7ANTED KNOW_S~i that Carlaw and V T Co. havo on hand a Largo and Wcll eeloetod Stock of Timber, Shingles, House Blocks, Poßtn, Rails, and Valines. We receive orders for all kinda of Joiners' work, Mouldings, &c. Timber by tho carffO forwarded to any port from our Const Mills. SAWMILL AND TIMBER YARD, Custoin-honse-strcct West. ANTED KNOWN, Cheap limber can now bo Purchased at tho Yards of D. Goldio, Albort-stroot, oloso to Dock. Ho having purchased between 300.000 and 100.000 feot of Seasoned Timber on advantageous terms, will bo prepared to give customora tho bonoilt of his purcliaso, \\T ANTED KNOWN, that K. Carr and TV Son havo to hand Building Timbor in Knurl and Whito Pino, Sh ngles, Houso Blocks, Palings, Posts, Rails, an. Firewood in their Yard, Custom-houso-Btr-et~Wcßt, opposito end of Hobson-stre-t. N.B.—Tho Increasing demand for Whlto Pino has induced them to arrange for a constant supply. "TV" ANTED I_"n OAY N. To Ar,_ in Want o*- Monry.—L. 11. Neu niogcn la prepared to advanco tho same on parsonal or any othor security, repayable by Weokly instalments.—Note tho address: 165, Que.n-street, opposito the Savings Bank. XTTT ANTED KNOWN, a first-class Stook of Cloths and Tweeds; good workman, hip and modern to prices aro tho distinguishing features of " Tho Pantheon." FOPD, TeUor. 166. Oueen-str-Qi;. \AT A N T E D. SPECIAL NOTICE. Wo again Invito tho Attention of tho Ladioa of Auckland to tho Prioes of our Largo and Well - selected Stock of Millinery, Feathers, Satins, Velvet, Ribbons, 1-ao.s, Gloves, &c , &c., In tho prices of whioh we dkby oompetiiion.— D-nnh, .Hall & Co.—N.B.—Ladies' Undor clothing, a ANTEU, Builders and others who require Building Materials at tho cheap est rato and bost quality to send their ordors or c:\ll at tho Auckland Timbor Company's Works. Over two mi'lion feet of timbor slacked, season ing ; large quantities daily arriving.—Mint sell. Every thing done on tho promises—Sawing, Planing, Moulding, Sashes, Doors, and overy de-cription of Joinery; Wood Turning in all its bratiche?.—With thoir high-class Machinery tho various classeaof workaro turned out quickly and cheap. Correctness and despatoh guaranteed. To prevent mistakes address all communica tions to tho Company or tho Manager Mr G lloldsbip. WANTED to Soil, 30 dozen of Lepine Two-button Kid Gloves nt 2s por pair, worth 3* 6d, equal to Josephines; 25 dozen of 1 adles' Now Laco Collarettes at Is, worth 3s 6d; Jcsephino Gloves at Is 6d per pair.—W. Eyre, I nniskillen Houso, Victoria-street. ~T MAN, with small capital and know ______ ledge of managing Fruit Tress, can hoar of good opportunity; pigs, poultry, and fruit. Established place ; largo run ; all plant, &c., on the ground. Owner wunts person to assist and tako share Good house, ~ a—Apply, Thursday and Friday, to " Quotcus." Cosmopolitan Hotel RESPECTABLE Widow (without . cliildieu) or middlo-aged Person.is oilered part of furnished house, delightfully situated, garden, firing, &c, for taking charge during owner's occasional absence. A permanent homo for person with some little incomo; references required. — Mrs W. P. Foathcrstone, North Shoro. , ZrU-RAND BOY.—Wanted, p, strong jj-i Errand Boy.—Apply to Milne and Choyco. mO TAILORS.—Y r anted good Coat JL Hand.; highest wages given.—William Rattray, Morchant Tailor, CG Qneon-stroct. _ mO SPORTSMEN" AND OTHERS.— lL Wanted Known, that Pheasants and all kiU'ls of Birds are beautifully Stuffed and Mounted on Ornamental Stand, very cheap, by R. Madden, Hairdresser and Naturalist, Cus tomhouse-street. Board ana Kesiaence. UUPERIOR BOARD and RESIDENCE ._. in a respectable family, a few minutes walk from the Post Office; bathroom and splen did vtow of tho harbour. Terms moderate Reference required. QUPEI.IOI. Board aud Re-idence witl to respectable family, few minutes' wall from junction of Grey and Queen streets, Bath loom Piano, &.C Terms moderate ; reference, exchanged.- For address, nppIyJSTAK Ofllce._ yLT A T El. LOO HOU S E Waterloo Quadrant, Auckland. Board nn' Residence, by tho Lay, Week or _~o~t!_. Oppc tite Government Houae Uid within fivo minute w ______ } v_i al_Y c£• - —— _ <Z O V B R N O R BRO W _. B HOTKI O HOB3ON-STREET Board and Judging 20s per wee • (^lnele room) -_,255i3



Public Notices. UTTER I BUTTER I BUTTER ! CHEKSK! CHEESE I CHEESE 1 BACON I BACON I BACON 1 TO-MORKOW A. BETTANY will sell in the Market (Albert street cntranc.), tho Primest lot of Dairy-fed Home-cured BACON and HAMS in Auckland. Primo CHttESE at old prices, and tho b.st BUTTER that has been offered this season from the Sydney Butter Manufacturing Company (Ist prize). Working moa bo in timo, and savo in the price of your provisions what you loao in timo through wet weather, depression of trado, and lack of employment. Goods will bo Kuaranteed of tho best quality and prices as follows: Bacon, B_, 9d and 10d; Chosse, Gd and 7d; Buttor, lOd. Is, Is 3d and Is 4d; Raisins, 31bs for Is; Currants, 31bs for a Is; Beat Icoland Moss Cocoa, Is per lb. A!l things good and Cheap. Call early to avoid a rush and consequent confusion. A. BETTANY.) WANTED, 1,000 more Customers to make the CO-OPERATIVE CASH SY3TKM a Permanent Publicßenellt.-Gadick & Oranwoll, City Arcade. nnWO-BTJTTON Black KID GLOVES. « A caseiuatoi)onod, beauti'ul duality, 3s9d per pair. Few dozm Coloured, is 91 (job).— Garlick Sc Cranwell. SPECIAL Remnant Pays— J. RiuAY and Satord»y every wc.k. Rrmnants of nil kinds sold far below ordinary prices.—Garlick & Cranwell, City Hall Arcado. EMN ANTS of Dress Material, Flannel, Calico, Sheoiing, Ribbons, Trimmings, Shirting, Tick, Embroidery, Serges, &c, at Co-operative Cash Prico-.—Garlick & Cranwell. X EMN AN TS ot Tweed for Boys' wear ; 20 Men's Bark Suits at 18s 6d, half price; 60 Macintosh Coats, quito sound, 7s (3d to 93 Gd, half prico. Co-oporativo Cash Prices at tho City Hall Arcade.—Garlick & CranwoU, PLEASE remember we are carrying on our Drapery and Clothing business on a new By*tern : Our Goods aro sold at One-Half tho profit they need to be, but for CASH, on tho Co operative syetoni. Remnants are marked at lower than that to clear them oil overy Friday and Saturday.—Garlick & Cranwell, City Hail Arcade. IT AND TRANSFER ACT NOTICES. NOTICE Is hereby given, that the soveral parcels of Land hereinafter described will be brought under tho provisions of " Tho Land Transfer Act, 1870," unless caveat in tho mean timo bo lodged forbidding tho same in oach caso on or beforo tho 6th day of July next. Thomas Robert Jones, Jon~ Gra~t and AfiTUOB K.ffin Heyland.— Part tf Block of Land called by tho name of " Kar-ka," No. 1212a,situated in tho Town of Shoriland, District of Bauraki, Queen's County, contains Ono Rood !. U9l Edmund Foley Allotment Band 9of Section 1, of Town of Tauranga, containing 28 Porches. Occupied by Honry LangataiTo Forßtor. .. 1587 Andricw lloky.—Elock of Laud known by tho name of "Okara," situated in the District of Whangarei. containing 6G Acres. In applicants occupation .. .. 1571 William Meikxe.—South-western portion cf Allotment 103 and Allotment 107, Parish ot Awitu, containing 120 acres; also, Allotment 66, Parish of Waitara, containing 66 Acres. In applicants occupation 1572 Walter Lre.—Part of Lot 7, part of Lot 8, and Lot 9 of tho Subdivision of Allotment 25, of Section 17, Town of Auckland. Unoccupied _. 1571 Mary Kelly.—Lot 10 of the Subdivision of Allotment 25, ot Section 17. of tho Town of Auckland. Unoccupied. .. . .. 1575 Diagrams may be inspected at this offlce. Dated this 31st day of May, 18S0, at tho Lands Registry Office, Auckland. THEO. KISSLING, District Land Registrar. TySSuLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP. The Partnership hitherto existing between JOHN THOMSON & ALBERT WICKHAM, at Hobson-stroet, Auckland, in the business of General Merchant", has this day been dissolved. Mr Wickham has disposed of his interest in tho business to Mr Thomson, by whom all debts duo to or by.the late firm will bo received or paid at the late firm's place of business, and Mr Thomson's receipt will be suiilciont. (Signed) JOnN THOMSON, ALBERT WICKHAM. Witness, (Signod) W. COLEMAN, Solicitor. Auckland, June 3,1830. JT ° - I c E- In rsforenco to the above, Mn JOHN THOM SON has disposed of his interest in tho above business to Mr NEIL THOMSON, who will con tinue to carry on the business In tho same promises in his own name, and eolicit. a con tinuanco ot tho favours bestowed on his pre decessors. Mr Neil Thomson ia also authorised to reoeivo debts duo to the late Arm of Thomson and Wickham, and it is requested the tame b. paid to him forthwith. (Signed) JOHN THOMSON, NiflL THOMSON. Auckland, June 3,1880. DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP. —A. Wickham boss to thank his friends for the liberal snpporc given him during his connection with tho Glasgow Store, Hob-on street, and to inform them that ho intends to carry on business as General Merchant and Commission Agoct at No. 13 Stall. Market Houae. where he hopes his friends will rally round him as beforo. I_M ITCHELL, EDWARDS & CO., J-VJL COKCKETEHS AND ORNAMENTAL GAR dknkrs.—Paths, Back-yards, Drains, Collars, Water Tank-, also Croquet Gro-nds and T. racc3 Formed. W.E. & Co. return their sin coro thanks for pa t favours, and b."g to state that all work entrusted to thorn -will ba faith fully carried out at m<*st rca.onablo ra'c..~- Orders maybe loft with Mr Holmes. PoatOllico, Symonde-stroot; or with Mr Watts, Pitt-street. STORAGE at the rear of the Imperial Bakery, Wharf. Guaranteed dry and frca from ruts. T^TARKWORTH, MAHURANGI. CHARLES THOMSON Begs to inform his friends and tho public ho has resumed Business in tho Old Premise", known as "Thomson's '1 omp.ranee Hotel," and hopes by strict attention to business to still merit tho patronago he h»s always received. Good Stabling and Paddocks. Horses for Hire. rriO THE INHABITANTS OF PON- J- BONBY. J. Glyn Parry begs to inform tiio Inhabitants of Ponsonby that ho ha" taken the Dedwood Storo, and by p.Ompt attention to all orders, hopes to ensure a fair -hare of their patronage. mGOOD A C R E, JL . FAMILY BUTCHER, Begs to inform the inhabitants of Newmarket and neighbourhood that ho has Commenced Busincs- In tho above line, and _vsp.cttu.ly Bolioiis a share of thoir patronage and support. Hotels aud Boarding Houses contracted for, SMALL QOOD3 ALWAYS ON HAND. Auckland Prices strictly adhered to. JR? 1 _f_ to fil 00° UCNT, on Building Society 3~/l.\r principles, or on other terms to suit borrowers. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. 800 List of Properties for Sale on Ith page.— C. Williamson, Estate Agont, Vulcan Lane.— Seven por cent, allowed on money deposited for investment. LARGEST SHOW-ROOM in town for FURNITURE. CARPETS, and BED DING, is at T. & H. Cooke's, 67, Queen-street. UPWARDS of twenty different patterns of IHON T and BRA-8 BEDSTEADS for Salo, at T. & H. Cooke's, 67, Queen-street. TVTEW Patterns in DINING-ROOM and XI B-D-ROOM CARPETS just opoccd, at T. & 11. Cook*'s, 67, Queen-street. BEST Quality KAPOK DOWN, a fresh Supply of Best Quality received at T. & H. Cooke's, 67, Queon-stroot. SHRIVE Per Cent. Discount allowed to UJ Cash Purchasers at T. & 11. Cookr's, Furniture and Carpet Warohouso, 67, Quccn streot. ID GLOVES 1-GLOVJ3S !—Just going to give away, 50doz. Dent's Laven der Kid Gloves.nt Is a pair. A great variety of 2, 3. and 1 button Josephine and other makes in Kid Gloves. 200 doz. in all tho Now Colours of tho Season. 500 yards All-Wool Crimean Shirt ing at la id J, worth 2s, per yard ; a splendid as sortment of Now Waterproof Cloaks, with hoods, nt 12s 6d, worth £1; imitation Welsh Flannel, »t Is a yard; 200 Lady's Winter Jackets, with fur capes; Wide-width Bluo Sorgo at, Is 3d a ynrd ; 300 lonsr 03_rich ■ eathers (coloured), at 5s Gd, 6.) Gd, and 7s Gd, worth 12s Gd; r New Lot of Children's Jackets, at 5s Gd, 6s 6d, and 7s 6.1. 1 will sell tho balanco cf roy Hoots and Shoes for two weeks. Tho prico of my 12s Gd Sewn Kid Boots is only 63 Gd. A Splendid Assortment of Now Fashionable Hoys' Velvet Hats and Caps; also, Ladios' and Gents' Travelling Bags, at i.alf tho Queen-street prices. —W. EYRE Victoria-street ' mHE CALIFORNIA TRIUMPH. The Public aro now invited to a Now HEADER AND HARVESTER AND THRESHER COMBINED, Which tho undersigned believes will excel all : other Implements o£ tho kind yet mado, as it has improvements added to it that havo not before been applied, and has been so maflo by a combl , nation of these improvements,as to giveitgreal • advantage ovor all othor linplemcuts of thi_ ' kind. This invention has tho Horaes on front tc . draw it to its work, which U a benefit to th( Horses. It has also an arrangement by whici ' tho straw is passed from tho machine to t header-wagon by an attachment, or can drop i £ in piles on the field, thus helping workmen t( ■" gather up the straw after the Header. 8 All the gearing ot this ma-hine is kncaskdi? boxes, so as to keep tho machinery in cleru working ordor, and savo loss of timo by gcttini ' out ot order with straw or dirt. ~ This New Invention will n_t only b3 found o 1 GREAT VALUE and better that old pat ton,. ' bur, it will bo offered at only about T'.V< 3 THIRDS THE C.ST OE THOSE NOW IN 211 . MARKET. _ Adesess— DANIEL HCU3ER, Inveatcr ~nd Patcntoi Lathrop, San Joaquin Co., California: o k WARREN tr. CO,, California Farmer Offic an Francisco.



Public Notices. <__££$$&*&& AUCKLAND PUBLIC BUILDINGS COMMISSION. NOTICE TO HOLDERS OF DEBENTURES FOR L'IAN OF £25,000. Notico is hereby given that tho Second Draw ing of Debentures (three), to bo paid off out of the Sinking Fund, as provided by the Act, on FIRST DAY of July now next onsuing, will take place, in the presence of such holders of Debentures as may chcoso to attend, in the offlce of Mr John Moglnio, Quoon-street, on MONDAY, tho seventh day of June, 1880, at two o'clock in tho afternoon. J. WOODWARD. Chairman of Commission. Wellington, May 25,1880. ivr ci t 1 c c. All Persons found Trespassing with dog or gun on any land at Onc-Trco Hill in occupation of tho undersigned will bo prosecuted according to law. ROBERT HALL. HUNTER & NOLAN. F. LAWRY. If" ITTLE RANGITOTO GRAVEL _____ RESERVE. NotiC3 ia hereby given that nny person Re moving Scoria Ash or othor material from the abovenamod Reserve, unless with tho consent (in writing) of tha Schcol Commissioners for tho Auckland Provincial District, will bo prose cuted. By order of tho Commissioners. H. N. GARLAND, Secretary. Auckland, Juno 1, 1880. DAVID THORPE begs to inform his friend- and tho publio in eanoral that ho has Opened his New Butchor's Shop, also Fruit and Vegetable Store, in Wellington-street, whero, by kcoping good articles at moderate prices and strict attontion to busincs, ho hopes to scctiro a fair amount of snpport and give general satisfaction to his customers. 7_ UJUBES at Id per ouuee, can be had of V* J. Trema'n, on Saturday night at the Scotch Pie Store, City Maiket. Meeting!.. ROYAL OAK GOLDMINING COM PANY (LIMITED). The Ordinary Annual Meeting of tho Share holders of the Royal Oak Goldmlning Company (Limited) is hereby convened to be hold at the Company's Offlce, Coromandel, on SATUR DAY, June 26th. at 11 o'clock a.m. Business: To receive Directors Report and Balance-sheet, to Elect Directors in place of thoßO who retire In compliance with th. Articles of .association; to Elect Auditors, By order. WM. HORNH. Secretary. Coromandel, Juno 1,1830. REBECCA LODGE, No. 1.-Members aro requested to attend a Meeting ot the abovo Lodge on TUESUAY EVENING, June Bth, at 7.30 r-m., iv the Lodge room, Insurance Buildings. .E. RAWMNGS, Secretary. AUCKLAND PERM ANENT CO OPERATIVE BUILDING AND INVEST MENT SOCIETY. NOTICE. Tho Eighth Annual Meeting of the Auckland Permanent Co-operative Building and Invest ment Society, for the purpose cf receiving tho Annual Report and electing a Committee of Management and Auditors for the ensuing year, will be held in the Lecture Hall of the Yonng Mon's Christian A esociation, /, Ibert-street, on TUESDAY, tha 22nd June, 1880, at halt-post seven in the evening. JOHN BATGER, Secretary. Auckland, 17th May, 1880. PLOUGUING MATCH AT HENDER SON'S MILL. A McotiDg of Settlers will be held at Oratoa Hotel, Henderson's Mill, next SATURDAY, to makearrangomeata for a Ploughing Match and Athletic Sports on the 21st June, tho anniversary of tho Coronation. All sottloia are invited to attend. L.OBI ana i-'ouna. LOST, by a poor woman, a Furse, in Queen-street.—los reward on returning samo to W. Easdown, Baker, Q_uc3n-.trcet. LOST OR STOLEN from Ponsonby, a liver and whito Pointer Pup. Anyone detaining it after this dati will bo prosecuted.— It. Ball.ntyno, Devonshire Honso, rlobson-st. STIOUND, Spectacles and Case. —Owner IT apply tn Jas. Bla'kie, bottom of Custom house-street West. To l_e_. TO LET, a comfortable Family Resi dence in Symonds street, cantainlng nine rooms, bath and Btore rooms, gas and wator, large garden and shrubbery.—H. Ashton and ton, No. 8, New Zealand Insurance Buildings. For Seae. FOR SALE (cheap), a Four-roomed House, freehold, four doors from Aurora Hotel, Chanel-street. — Apply Mr Alwinger, Victoi-ia-btreot. Hj OR SALE, one 12-shot Revolver, one JO Gold Genova Watch, ono Silver Lover Watch, and a Silver Service for £14.—Offers to no addrcsred to tho Evening Stak offlce. ra .OJBUILDER-, Bricklayers, etc., etc. jl —Fir Sale, Chimney Bars very cheap. Will give substantial Bays at 2.1 par lb.; all sizes. —James McEwer, Ship Blacksmith, Lower Albert-stre t. Pj.OR SALE, a few very cheap Allot tP monts, Mc~i>>t Eden Road, near Reservoir cither for Business or Villa Residences; also, a new 5-roomed Holbo. FOR SALE, 7-roomed Reuse, Park Road, near Domain; a I_arno 1-ruomed Houso, good Allotment, New North Road. ITiOR immediate Sale, 100 Acres, part bush ; the 1 remninder fern, Tarua Bay, near Whan garei ; prico, £30. FOR SALE, Allotments, Pon°onby, Cheap, from 2 acres to 33 by ICO. Cor immediate Salo. H. PART-NGTO-.. Houso and Land Agent, Stichbury's Buildings. ninn-EXCELLENT FARM of 53 acres of **_v rich volcanio loam; all level land, and \~ell watered; 25 acrea gra:s. 27 aoros bush. Houso of 4 rooms, Cow-shod. &c. School close at hand; 3 miles from Station.—S. Vnile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street. norn—CHOlCi- LITTLE FAKM of 23 acres moOV 0 f the richest volcanio soil all cleared and plough-ble, substantially fonced in six paddocks, and in grate, He. ; never-failing stream of water; Houso of four rooms, Dairy, Stable, Barn, &c.-S. Vaile, Land Agent, Short land-stroct. _p i c a.—Capital Bouse of Five Rooms, with 3&1UO i ar g o outbuilding!', well, pnmp, tank, &C, and Allotment with a frontage of 60 feet to two streets, by a total depth of 200 feet; laid out as garden and orchard. Terms as agreed. Twenty -five minutes' waUc from Queen-street,— S. Vailo, House and Land Agent, ghortland-st. .-/lnn-HOUSE of Eight Rooms (woll-built Sb±\J\J and in good repair), with stable, loft, Bhed, well, &c, and three allotments, having frontages to three slrcots. Price, £100. Twonty flvo minutes from the Post Offlco.-S. Vailo, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street. Poo X.— COTTAGE of four rooms, with allot- Xi& -j o monr . 33 x 92, good well. So. 'forms as asrrecd. 25 minutes from Post-offlce.—S. Vailo, Houso and Land Agent, .hortland-streot. C-'O P. A. — Suburban Cottage of throo good-sized dt~-JUU rooms, tank, &c, with one aero of rich volcanio land, fenced and planted in three divisions; good viow. Terms easy as agreed.— S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-st. T>UTTER I CORNED BUTTER! LARGEST STOCK IN TOWN, of all qualities, from Common to Primo, AT COKKKNT 1.AT1.8. Bakers, Storckeopcr3, and larg. buyora liberally dealt with. ADAM LAYBOURK, Fort street. T U. S T LANDING Ex R.tomahana,' 159 SACKS SYDNEY MAIZE. G. S. JAKINS. Custom House-street. _ ¥7. O R SALE, W-iIKATO -Farm 813 acres; splendid orci.ard, Sc. __. , .„. PUKEKOHE—22I acrc3 good Land, at St PAPAKURA—Furm 201 ucrca; good po-i'ion. £1,500 WAlKATO—Splendid little Farm 297 acres; good position _,„_., . _ EAST TAM_KI-For Sale or lo.s-\ Farm of ICO acres MANGAPAI—Nioe Houso and 32 acres Land, ""maNGATAWHIRI — First-class Farm 280 acres; vory good Several othor Farms for Salo-Full pattlculars from Tanner 8. Kvanb. BUILDING riITES-Splondtd position: Kyber Pass, 50 x 120T; Quarry Road, GO s 310; Pon sonby, various sizes PONSONBY—House Five-rooms, stables, &c.; corner lot, £350 DEVON PORT—Hoeso and [largo Allotment, t PONSONBY—Largo Houso and five acres garden, &c. _ POSSONBY—Houso (new) and two acres I planted, only £700 i VINCENT-STREET—House 11 Rooms, good ' position, Bplendid \iew; only £700 ' TANKER & EVANS, j House and Estate: Agent. 71, Qoeex St. i Milk. . 95 } IJ.RUIT AND FOREST TREES J JD SHRUBS, &C SURPLUS NURS.HRY STOCK— a FOR SALE CHEAP— S 10,000 App'o Trees, 60s lo 80s per 100 lf 20.000 l'inus Inslgnls, Ito 2 feet hisjh, 20s 100 i 10,000 Cupivssns Macroenp., 12 to 18 iu.hc r\ nigh, 15 to 208 100 k 10,000 Blue Gums, 12 inches high, 8s 100 1,000,000 J«ir_t-cla-S tationg Quick, 03 per ICOO Delivered free on Board Stoumer at No'son. „ H HALE, _' Nurseryman, „' Walmea Road, Nelson.



Municipal Notices. f^l IT |V OF AUCKLAND. WESTERN SPRINGS ESTATE. Notice is hereby given that all persons found trespassing, in pursnit of game or otherwise, on tho above estate will bo prosecuted. P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. Town Clerk's Office, May 27.1880. piTY OF AUCKLAND. Notico ia hereby given that tho City Dust Cans will collect in Wexlikoton-btrbbt, botween the top of Hobson-street and Franklin Road, every SATURDAY, at 8 a.m., com mencing on Saturday, the sth June. W. ANDERSON, City Surveyor. City Council Ofllco-, May 28,1880. _________ Musical. MRS MITCHELL, Professor of Sing ing (by ge-cral request), will resume her Singing Classes on Friday next. Class for Boginners, at 7 p.m.; Advanced Class, for part Singing, at 8 p.m.. in St James' Hall, Wellington street.—Terms, &c., on application at her resi dence, 'Kara-gar.apo Road, opposite Mr Lam bourno's. AUCKLAND MUSIC WAREHOUSE, 71, queen-street. Musical Novelties Ex ' City of New York ':— Harvest Flowers, mazurka^-Pridham Fix pieces for harmonium—Drifflela Raff's Celebrated Cavantinas for violin and pianoforte _ , ___, Sous les Koses, scno do ballot for pianoforte —Newstedt Who Shall Say? song—F. Abt March dcs Chasseurs.pianoforte—Batchelaer Conquer or Die, Bong—Foster March Ancienne, pianoforte—Macbeth Operatic Recreations-Michael Watson Day of Host, sacred piece—Pridham Heralds of Spring, pianoforte series-P-id ham Marguerite—Oborthur True Lovo, pianoforte—Rc3eh Turnham Toll—Milton Wellings A Now Song by tho composer of At tro Ferry Ukranian Danoe—Mu.cat Lerlina, mazurka—Sykes When Mother's Ship Comes Homo, song— Gibson __ _ , Under English Daisies, song—Rocckel Little Wife, song-Milton Wellings At the Ferry, song—Milton WelUngs Hornani, valse—Granada True to tho End, song for baritono Danso Antique, pianoforte—M. Watson Tho Roll Call, song—Pinsutt Gone for Ever, song— Waldtenfel Banbury Cross, song—M. Wellinßß L'ttle Ida's Flowers, song—Ro.ckel Autrefois, waltz—Waldteufol When Shadows Fall, song—Wellings Eldorado, EOng—Lewis ,_ , „ The Clipp.r, hunting song—Whyte Melvolle Two Mlnuo's. for piano, by Felix Adler Carmen, quadrille and lancers " Voltigour," lancers and waltzes Planqucttes, popular opera. Tenders. "rVTEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. SUPPLY AND LELIVJEBY OF STATIONERY. Railway Department, Wellington, May 20th, 1880. WRITTEN TENDERS will bo received at tbia office up to NOON on SATURDAY, 19th Juno. 1880, for the tho Supply and and Delivery of Printed Railway Stationery. They must bo addressed to tho Hon. tho Minister for Publio Works, Wellington, and marked outside. "Tender for Railwoy Stationery." Specifica tions, patterns and fomiß of tender may bo seen at the office of Railway Managers, Auck land, New Plymouth, Napier, Wauganui, Wel lington, Cbribtchurch, Dunedin, and Invercar gill. Each tender must be made on the printe form, and must bo accompaniedby a price list and a cheque marked by a banker as good for twenty-one days, and lo be made payable in favour of the Receiver Otncral's Deposit Account only, and not to bearer or order. The lowest or any tender will not necessarily bo accepted. By command. JOHN LAWSON, Commissioners for Railway, North Island. pOUNTY OF WAITEMATA. PUBLIC N0"lICE. Tenders will bo received by the undersigned until noon of TUESDAY, the iGth Juno, for— The erection of Bridges and Culverts on the road b .tween Henderson's Mill and the West Coast. Cuttings on Muddy Croak Road between the branches of Little Muddy Creek- Specification. and plins can be seen at Oratea Hotel, Henderson's Mill, and at the Council Office, Shortland-street Auckland. JOHN JAMES, County Clerk. TOKATEA GOLDMINING ggCOM. PANY (REGISTERED). Tenders arc invited and will be reoelved up to FRIDAY, tho 25th day of June, for supplying the Company for a period of twelve months, commarcing July Ist, with Mining Requisites, list of which may be sem at toe Company's Offlce, or a o.py sent on application. WM. HORNE, Manager. Coromandcl, Juno 1,1830. TENDERS will bo received up to noon on WEDNESDAY, 9th instant (addressed and sent to George P. Piorce, Esq.), for Con structing Drains about tt, Stephen's Orphanage Parnell, and also for Undor-Draiidng a Paddock with Tiles. For particulars apply at the Home, to Mr W. Qoeenln, who will point out whero work Is to bo dono; or at my ofllco. BARTON IRELAND. IN THE ASSIGNED ESTATE OF GEORGK! BRYKTT, TAILOR, SHORT LAND CRESCENT. SALE OF STOCK BY TENDER. Tenders for the Sto.k-in-Trado, Shop, Gas fittings, &C, will be received by me up till 13 o'clock Noon of SATURDAY, the o__ instant, Inventory of Stock, &0., can be seen on tho premises. The highest or any tender not neoes sarily accepted. THO. MACFFARLANE, Trustee. Suprome Court-houso, Auckland, Juno 2,1880. TENDERS will be received until MON DAY, 7th instant, at 12 o'clock noon for Alterations and. Additions to a Cottage in Newton Road. Plans, &0., to be seen at my office. W. F. HAMMOND. A.R.1.8.A., Architect, South British Insuranoe Buildings. Ecclesiastical. ST. LUKE'S PRESBYTERIAN CRURCP, RKMUERA. THE ANNIVERSARY SERVICES Will be hold on SUNDAY. JUNE Cth. Rev. A, Carrlck will officiate at 11 a.m., Rev. R. Taylor will conduct a Children's Service at 3 p.m., and Rev. A. W. Webb will officiate at 6,30 p.m. Thero will be Special Collections at each Service in aid of tho Church Funds. Auctions. MONDAY, JUNE 7. LARGE ROOM BEHIND NEW MAKKET HOTEL. 2 P.M. R. 0. GREENWOOD HAS received instructions to sell by auction, on tho above date, behind tho Hotel, Kewmarket, A1 argo Quantity of Furniture nnd Effects, comprising Drawing-room Suite, green and gold CheffOnicr, mottled kauri 2 Largo Oval Tables, carved legs and marble tops Splendid Pianoforte by Bord, No. 3 Sowing Machines. Tables, Pictures, Mirrors Carpets, nearly now, &_.. &o. D. B. Central Firo B. L. Gun, by good maker, with case complete Portmanteaux and Trunks, together with large quantity of Personal Effeots, Sun dries, ftc. 2 Gonts' Hiding Saddles, Bridles, &c.. &o. Lady's Riding Saddle, Bridlo, See., &c. Also, Tho Thoroughbred Kacor TREGEAGLE And Tho Hunting Racer HARRY MOUNT. Salo to commenced at 2 p.m. R. C. GREENWOOD, Auctioneer. i ' ————-—_—__- , WEDNESDAY, JUNE 16. l By Order of the Registrar of the Supremo Court. G. W. BINNEY HAS received instructions from tho Registrar of the Suprome Court, New . Zealand, Northern District, to sell at his Mart, ' Durham-streot, en Wednesday, June 16 next, at 11 o'clock. All thoso Pieces or Parcels of LAND in tho Parißh of Wuitomaia and County of -Men, b.ing Lots 111 and 115, of a sub dvi.ion of Allotments. Section 7, Sub ur: s of Ancklatid; hJ>o, Lot 15, of s fccctioi 10, ot subdivision 'of Allotment 1. o. 9, Section 7, Suburbs of Auckland; and also purl ot Allotment No. 58, in the Parish ot Waitakerei. Terms Cash. [Continued on Fourth Page.]