SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

H'rtw iv \T-..-o)Tbis Kvcnin .. 7.52 HiG" ■ AT""V 1 To-morrow Morning, Sl2 H"f>i aKT.-Thlrt tSveuir. .. 1.50 ! UN ItiSll—To-M.O'row Atorniug. 7.3 ft: CON'S AGE.-Full Moon, 2ith, CIS p.m.

ARRIVALS, LAST EVENING.

Argyle, s.s., Crawford, from Whangarei

TODAY. City of Sydney, P.M.»."-., Dearborn, from Sydney Tar-ma, 5."., Mulr, from the South Southern Cro-s, s.s,, iieUi-de . from Levuka

DEPARTURES TO-DAY.

Glenelg, s.s., Farquhar, for Taurar.ga lona, s.s., Stephenson, for Rnssoll Waitaki, s.s, Edie, for Tauranga

IMPORTS.

Per Southern Cos.i from Levnka—l.2,lo bunches bnsnaa, 1,033 mats sugar, 170 bundles fibre, 21 cases pincapp'es, 70 saclxs maiao, 3 tons sundries.

Per City of Sydney from Sydney—2 cases books.

EXPORTS

Per City of Sydney for Honoln!u-__s gunnies potatoes, 1 bull calf. For San Fransisco—3a cases kauri gum.

Inwards Coastwise.—Rangltirafrom Little Barrier, with 50 lons firewood; Christina from Russell, with 97 tons coal; Golden Isle from Russell, witn 98 tons coal; Mcdora from Awa nui, witho ton.) kauri gum; Perseverance from Sandipit, with bl)0 bushels Eand; Adah from Thames, w.th 20,0(0 foot sawn timber; Mer cury from Tairua, with 22.97S feet timber; Jessie from Mercury Bay, with 17,000 feet sawn timber.

Outwards Coastwise.—Relianco for Wha' -garei; Buoy foi' iUiß3ell; Rangatira for Omaha; Perseverance for Waiheko; Mercury for Tairua; Opotiki forjToirca; Lizzie for Wha ngapooa.

The now cutter Tui will leavo for Levuka to morrow in ballast. Captain Matthew has been engaged to take hor down.

The s.s. Argyle arrived from Whangarei and Mang.pai tkst night with 31 sacks kauri gum 22 kegs butter. Si sac*s oyster., 10 sacks coal. Passengers: Mess.s Woolf, Ford, Greaves, Ellyett, Rule, Rornletak, Dairs, Frater, Gibbi,, Roid, and twelve in the »tecra_e. The steamer returned to ihe same ports this afternoon.

Tho Auckland bri._nt.in-j Omaha arrived at Lyttelton from Chatham Islands yesterday.

Tho Auckland top«„ilschooner Advance, from Thames to Kaiapoi, with 35,000 feet timber, drifted on »o tho North Spit at Lyttelton yestor day owing to a sudden calm. Portions of the false keel and rudder have boon carried away, but it is expected that tho vessel will bo floated oil. 'Ihe venßi\l, which is owned by a Gisborno firm, ws under tbo command of Captain Loverock, who had obarterod her. Sho i 3 insurad for ..150

Thos.s.Tararuv from ths South, wasislgnalled whon we wont to . ress. Sho is announced to leave for Sydney _t ei_Ut oVlcck to-ni_ht.

Tho Now Zealand Shipping Company's ship Sam Mendel, Captain U.minimis, left London for Auctlaud on March 18th wiih tho following passen.i,'.'.rj :—Saloon—Mr tho?. 11. Cormack. and Mr O.^oive But lei, and _tr Edward Riddel. Stoeraao—Will'am Posset, Hy, Fo«set, James MoLood, Jehu Bnltrum, Henry Whitoehurch, Catherine Whiteohuroh, Florence Whiteohurch, Harry Whitoehurch, L-cy Whiteohuroh, Edward Whitechuroh. rTrcdt. Klmpton, Mary Kirn. ton, Mary Klmpton, Frodk. H*nry Kimp ton, Juo. Birker, Wiu. Mathowson, Jas Dover, Edwin Lucas, Mary A. .-later, Archibald b'later, Ernest Sl-itc-, Florence slater, Kro-Hc. I. Slator, Frank Siator, Edwa-d Palmer, Mrs. Palmer, Wm. !*<•. Mary Lee, Arthur Lee, Kate Lee. John Rigga', and Wm. L'avid,

ARRIVAL OF THE CITY OF SYDNEY.

The Pacific Mail S'oatr.»hip Company's b.s. City of Sydney anivod from Syrinoy shortly before ono o'clock tUU morning. Tho passa.o was a fastODC, occupying o-ly 1 days, i> hours, and 35 niinutt-s, Sydney w»s leCr, on Thursday last, at 3.-15 p m., aiul ti_ht westerly winds and fine w«attier wore exporienot-d throughout the ran across. Pa-^sengerj for Auckland :—Aleifirs. G-. 8. Hul mo, 11. F. Uranco, A. t-'. Kathbono, W. D. Gltde, C. Patterson, J-.'ss A. Leunis, Mrs. Kessing and daughter, Mrs. W. Reynolds, Messrs. W. Reynolds, J. Thompson, and four tccrage.

ARRIVAL OF THE SOUTHERN CROSS.

Tho Auckland Steamship Company's s.s Southern Cross returned from her i-aiden trip to Levuka this rao'iiing aitor an a_»eiics of three week 3 from port. Sho has mot with a fair am/rant of success, her U eight li.t each n»y boing even largor tlian was anticipated. TbeCrun fro_i Kussell to i.evuka occupied six days, while tho p_ss_ga b_ck to Auckland was made in tho samo timo. We aro indebted to Mr E. Hadrill, pursor, for late files See, and to Mr A. Murphy, chief oliloer for pissen^er and cargo lists and the following roport:— Left Auckland at 9 p.m. on the sth May, and arrived at Kawa Kawa at midday on tho Gth Left Russell on tho 7th ut 6 a.m., aud arrived at Levuka at G am. on the 13th. Experienced light southorlv breezes till reaching 2a' S„ thenco strong northerly breezo with head swell till reaching the group. Loft- Levuka again on tbe morning of the 19th, and experienced strong southorly wind to 30' S., thence light westerly breeze till making the land. Arrived off Capo Urott on the 2ith at 11 p.m., and reached port at 10.30 a.m. to-day. Sho brings a cargo of b.nanas, sugar, fibre, etc., and ■ the following passengers :—Mrs Lodder, Mr | Wilson, Mr May, Mr Atkinson, Mr Dow, and one steerags.

OUTWARD PASSENGERS BY THE CITY OF SYDNEY.

The City of Sydney hauled away from the Queen-street Wharf at eight o'clock this morn ing. The outward cargo and luggage wero con veyed on board during the day by tho North Shore Ferry Company's steamers. Tho depar ture was postponed on account of the late arrival of tho Tararna from tho Sonth. Tho latter vessel, which has on board passengers and mails for the City of Sydney, was, however, signalled whon w#> went to press, and the mail steamer was announced to sail at five o'clock this afternoon for Honolul wad San Francisco. The following passengers ,■ a booked by her :— Saloon: Father W. 3. Lar__ns, H. Haines, W. Jones, H. D. Ralph, Donald, R. Kelsoy, Preston, Mr W. J. Brown, wife, and child, MieaPreston* R. P. Rhodes. Charles B. Hicks, Horace Coup land, Mrs Collins, J. K. Taylor and wife James Taylor, Rabbi Joeoph Misrachl. Steerage;— Messrs T. D. Bullen, M. J. Meagher, C. Mo- Connell, Geo. Rutledge, L. Lamb, Wm. Hughes, Thomas Forgham, J. Pergusson, R. C. Hughes, C. J. Hill, D. McEwan.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

ARRIVALS. Hinemoa, s.s., Fairchild. from Wellington Taiaroa, s 8., Peterson, from tho South

DEPARTURES.

Cutty Sark, MoClymont, for G-©rmont_ Rangatira. s.s., Harvey, for the South.

The Government s.s. Hiaemoa, which arrived in the Manukiu from th. couth yesterday, will leave again lor Wellington at 10a.m. to-morrow, taking tha Au^klnad members of the Goneral Assembly; Passongtrs should laavo Auckland by th«i 9.5 a.m. tr~iu. Tholliuomoa will return from Wellington ;»t once, loavlng Onehunga ag»ln for that port on Funday noxt. Tboso mom bers who do nos go fc'outh to-morrow will, there fore, have an opportunity of doiDg bo on Sun day.

The Ur.ion Company's s.s. Taiaroa arri-Rod from tho South at 9.50 a.m. to-day. She loft Port Chalmers on thelSth, Lyttelton 10th, Pictoo22nd Nelson 22nd Wellinnton 23rd, Now Plymouth yesterday, Strong N.W. winds with high sea wero oxperieoced.- Passengers :— Captain A. Harrold Messrs Budd'c, Hughes, Ganett, Hemus Samuel, Paxton. Irvine, Booth, llenby,Mr and' Mrs Snider, and servant. Masters Brown, Laurl Donald, Mr and Mrs Hresten. 12 steerage. We are Indebted to Mr W. H. Stodart, purser, for roport and flies.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Russew. this day.

Sailed: En.r&y. „_,__, _ A person netucd Charles Wmotte, In charge bt the cutter Blanche f.U dowe the hola, and broke two ribs. The Rotomahana Irom Sydney has not yet Arrived.

Meetings, Entertainments, &c.

May 25, ISSO.

Theatre Royal—" Merchant of Vcnico," 8 p.m. Wcsloyan Foreign Missions — Pitt - street School-room, 7.110 p.m. Address to Young Men by liev. O, M. Pym— V.M.C.A., 7.30 p.m. Lodgo St. Andrew (Masonic)—7.3o p.m. Non-Society Shipwrights' Mooting, nt Walto mata Hotel—S p.m.

DEATH.

GOLDSBRO'.-On May 21, at Parnell, Charles Francl*, son of Charles F. Ooldsbro', M.D., -'.R.C.S.; aged 13 ycais.

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

TUESDAY, MAY 25, 1880.

F-I the causa that lacks _-.I-t.-K . Vox tho wron . that needs res-tone*, For tho fiitr.ro in the distance, —jiti tho Rood __awe <_._

Among the measures announced in tho Premier's speech for the apiiroaching session is a new Licensing Bill. All previous attempts to deal with the law

have been so ineffectual, and in many

instances were so palpably devoid of honest intention to accomplish any real licensing reform, that Mr Hall's intima tion has attracted comparatively little

attention. Licensing is a subject whic

may safely be relied on to create general wrangling in tho legislature, and it is

always a good resort to a Ministry desirous of finding topics upon which hon. members can expend a good deal of feeling withoutdamage to tho Cabinet. The fact is, that tho liquor question is a .problem, the solution of which baffles the wisest statesmen in older states than this, and though offering a field as ambitious as it is difficult to the social reformer, promises but little distinction or popularity to those who engage in it.

On either sideapowerfulfaction is ranged, and past political effort has mainly ex hausted itself in the vain endeavour to patch up an impossible compromise between the two. The forecast given by Mr Hall was too slight to found any positive deductions upon, but we hardly think his Government will wander far from the beaten track. The only things upon which we have definite intimation are that tbo Bill will endeavour to treat publicans otherwise than as men under perpetual suspicion, and that it will provide for local option, with compen sation. Both things in tho abstract are very desirable, but as questions in volving certain working details, thoy may assumo shapes that aro highly objectionable. A Bill of this kind should be circulated during the recess that its merits and defects may be care fully considered. That has not been done, and it would be idle to speculate on the probable course of a measure, capable of variations so multitudinous. |

"We have, however, before us the draft of a Bill dealing with the same matter in the neighbouring colony of New South Wales, which is at present before the Legislative Assembly. The Bill is a very voluminous one, con taining no fewer than 174 clauses and twenty schedules, and consoli dates tho law with reference to licenses of every kind—publicans', auctioneers', public vehicles, places of amusement, hawEers', etc., in one statute. The parts dealing with the liquor law are not satisfactory to the hotel-keepers," for trade meetings have been held at which resolutions were carried condemning the bill as " injuri ous and unjust, and in somo respects even tyrannical in its provisions alike to the public and the publicans." Under the existing law of New South Wales the Licensing Court takes in the whole Commission of' the Peace, and the Bench is most disgracefully packed whenever the annual test day comes. The new bill proposes the substitution of nine Commissioners instead, includ ing (in Sydney) the two city Magis trates and Chief Commissioner of

c sitting ex officio. Tho publicans at their meeting advocated, in lieu of this Board, ono Recorder having tho salary of a judge, a system in vogue in the United Kingdom. But their principal objections were to clauses (1.) empowering police inspectors and officers duly appointed to demand access to a licensed house at any time, and if admittance were refused or delayed, to burst in the door. (2.) Classifying hotels with a graduated scale of license fees, from £75 a year downwards according to the boarding accomodation. (3.) The iss#£ of £5 retail bottle licenses to

wholesale dealers. (4.) The right of any three ratepayers in a district to appear and object to the renewal of any license on the ground that the landlord is an unfit person, has been convicted of breaches of the law, that the house is unsuitable, or the neighbourhood fully supplied. (5) To the prohibition iv tho bill against any persons holding beneficial interests in moro than ono licensed house; and (6.) to the severe penalties upon publicans found with adulterated liquors on their premises or articles commonly used for purposes of adulteration. Somo of the objections aro fair enough—that against cheap bottle licenses for ox ample, which are in variably abused; and the inadvisability of classifying houses so that tho lowest drinking saloons, with no accommodation for boarders, shall be encouraged by a small license fee. But other clauses which appeared to be distasteful to the victuallers could only prove practically obnoxious to habitual law-breakers. By opposing legitimate precautions to secure the admhistration of the law, publicans who are not themselves in the. habit of violating it, often do their cause

an injury. It is more to the interests of the respectable law abiding hotel keeper than any other person that tho law which ho obeys shall be observed by his rivals in trade, aud it is very bad policy on his part to oppose rea sons tlo restrictions. Bulky and pre tentious, however, as the New South Wales Bill is, we aro not surprised that both parties are dissatisfied with it, for the measure is a very poor attempt to deal with a great question.

Neither space nor the local interest of tho topic would permit a detailed review, but it may be remarked that in a somewhat indefinite form the bill recognises local option, an adverse peti tion of a majority in a neighbourhood being fatal to an application for license. It is, however, left to tho Bench to determine what shall be deemed " the neighbourhood "in each caso submitted. Tho right of " local option" appears now to bo pretty woll conceded in most com munities and to find recognition iv a more or less effective shapo iv all new proposals for lioensing reform. The little success that has attended its prac tical working in the majority of in stances would, thoroforo, bo remarkable wore it not so plainly attributable to tho influence of a powerful interest, well-established in tho habits of tho people. Those who hope for any sudden chango in conditions ho long undisturbed, or who bolievo anything more can possibly spring from tbo measu.ro to be brought down by our own Government, than tho more regular and ordorly conduct of a trade that is very liable to abuse, calculate, wo think, without duo consideration of the circumstances that havo given public-houses their well-assured place among our national institutions. But that a law should bo made and enforced in such a way as will effectually put down tiio most flagrant evils of the traffic in tho community is a proposition from which very few men, indeed, will dissent.

The Bailway Commissioners proceeded is on a visit t't the Waikato yesterday. '•• Thence they will go overland to liic 1 liamos. The particulars of the death of the seaman John Synioiis at the (Jreat Barrier Inland appeared in our last edition. It seems that \ deceased who was but thirty years of age had been n hard drinker. Dr. Goldsbro' made a post-mortem examination of the body, and stated the C-it«c of death to be sanguineous apoplexy. The jury fotittd a verdict in accordance with this testimony. Several through passengers per Orient, s.h., arrived here by the mail .steamer this morning. Thoy havo dono their journey in ti surprisingly short timo, the exact number of days at(sea (not counting stop pages in Melbourne aud Sydney) being barely forty-two. The popular contralto vocalist, Miss Christian, who, it will bo remembered, 0 spent some time in Auckland a few years cr ago, has just completed a successful tour in ii tho old country, and returned to Melbourne by the Orient. An Auckland gentleman ,v who met her on board ship says she 7 enquired frequently after her friends here, ,f and spoke gratefully of tho kindness and j hospitality shown her duriug her visit. , A short sitting of the District Court was held this.morning, the only business done c being the adjourment of a case for fourteen b days, viz., the Kaipara Steamship Co. v. il George llaynes, in which £90 is claimed on a account of calls. Mr A. E. Whitakcr (plaintiffs solicitors) applied for the adjourn- J ment, stating as he did so that tho matter v was in process of settlement. -1 The Victorian Company at tho Roviow ;. yesterday mustered 42 of all ranks, a We call attention to the sale of clothiug, g which takes place at Mr. G. W. Binney's mart to-morrow (Wednesday) at 11 o'clock. A man named David Cleary called at our office to-day, and coinplainod of the perse •l cution to which he is subjected by a gang _ of young blackguards, who iufest the uciah ;< bourhood of the New North Road. Air i Clsary is an old resident in the district, ' and says he has never given cause for ;" oiTenco to his neighbour". It is to bo hoped r that the policn will make inquiries, with a Q view to making a salutary example of some of the young ruffians. A noteworthy feature at Ellerslie yester ' day was the good feeling which prevailed V among the several bauds, which has not i' always been the case. Members, though s musical, arc not always harmonious. The . several bands played in concert at the , Eller.lie Gardens to the delight of listening 6 hundreds of spectators. 1 The following nominations have been ro -1 ceivod for the position of auditors (two re - quired) to the City Council : —Thos. Lei^h _ White—nominated by T. Morrin, C. J. Stone, and J. Batgcr. Edward Henry Power—nominated dy A. M. Williams and ' R, B. Shakier*. Morita Samuel Leers— ' nominated by C. H. McKenzie and James I Hendry. G«orgo Fraser—nominated (by T. Buddie, and G. T. Chapman. The eicctian takes place noxt Tuesday. Alcssrs - Fraser and Leers arc the retiring auditors. t The honorarium paid by the Corporation is ) £35 each, nnd there aro only two audits re quired during the year. Messrs Samuel Cochrane and sou held , the unexpired term of lease of tho Park ' Hotel to-day, for £1,950. On Saturday last, His Grace Archbishop Steins visited Ohaupo. The following morning (Sunday) ho celebrated mass at 11 o'clock in the spacious and neatly propor tioned Catholic Church, notwithstanding tho iuclemency of the weather and the state of the roads, the building was quite crowded. His Grace preached au instructive ami eloquent sermon on the feast of the " Most Holy Trinity." Father Walter McDonald aud Father Golden, tho much respected pastor of the distiict, assisted him. There were many German? present, to whom the Archbishop spoke in thoir language, and it is needless to say thai; they were much gratified. His Grace diove inthe after noon to Hamilton, where ho conducted vespers and benediction of tho Blessed Sacrament, attended by tho clergy already named. His Grace delivered here also a highly instructive discourse to a large and attentive congregation. The altar ornamentations at thi9 placo, as at Ohaupo, were of an appropriate character. Miss Waluutt, assisted by other kind friends, ably presided at the harmonium, and it can be said that the vesper chants, Sec, were rendered in a very creditable manner. We understand that Archbishop Steins returned to town yesterday evening. The trustees of the Australian Museum iv Sydney have issued a citcular, in which, while announcing the formation of a "Tech nological, Industrial, aud Sanitary Museum," they solicit from manufacturers specimens of their products " showing the various processes which they undergo." It is in contemplation to hold lectures in con nection with the Museum, and therefore "full and explicit information" is desired " with regard to the manufacture of your goods, together with auy general information and references to published works which your experience may suggest." No expense it seems is to be attached to : the donations, for the trustees undertake to i pay freight etc., on arrival of the goods in Sydney. In conclusion the _ hope is ex pressed that manufacturers will " bo good j enough to forward from time to time, speci- '. mens of such improvements as your cstab- 1 lishment may produce." i

Mr A, S. Itatubone, formerly proprietor of the " Bay of Plenty Times," who has been on a visit to England, and returned by the Orient to Sydney, came on by the City of Sydney to Auckland. Mr Rat-bone's numerous friends will be glad to welcome him after a trip which has apparently con sideiably benefitted his health.

The following additional Exhibition awards for £.ew Zealand have been made at Sydney :—R. IT. Bartlett, Auokland, photo?.—3rd; Hemus and Haiiua, Auck land, photos,—2nd.

At the request of Major Withers, Major Derroiu notilies by advertisement that he will meet the officers of the several Corp. in the Auckland Dutrict, on Thursday evening next at the Drill-shed, at 8 o'clock, to arrange about the firing for Clark's Belt.

Wc beg to acknowledge the sum of 10s from a Friend for the Howe-street Indus trial Home.

The " Home News," in its issue of April 9th, gives the following as the latest quota tions of New Zealand stocks :—New Zea land (Jons., 5 per cent. 104 to 105 ; Do. 4J, per cent. 08 to (J9; Auckland Harbour Board, 105 to 107 ; City of Auckland Deb., 10S to 110 ; Natioual of New Zealand, h dis par; New South Wales, 56 to SS; New Zealand, 22 to 23 ; New Zealand Loan and Mor, l :f to 24: p.m. ; New Zealand Kapanga Gold Mine, —— ; New Zealand Trust and Lo_n Co., 5.1 to 5J p.m.

Amongst the passengers expected from Sydney by the s.s. Rotomahana is Mr J. K. Roes, the engineer of the Taranaki Harbour Board who went home to Eng land some months ago iv order to purchase the necessary plant for tho works at New Plymouth, and also to consult with the designer Sir John Coodo. Wc understand that Sir John instead of, as might have been expoctcd, doing all in his power to facilitate the objects of Mr Rees'visit, he threw every possible obstacle in the waj, and but for that gentleman's persistent energy and determination would have ren dered his journey abortive. The explana tion of this remarkable conduct appears to be that as a rule Sir John Coode nomin ates friends or pupils of his own to over look colonial harbour works, and also that he generally purchases the plant himself, receiving of course a thumping commission thereou. If this is indeed so Mr Rees' presence in London must have been gall and wormwood te the gallant knight and we have very little doubt he made hiruselt disagreeable. Exactly what occurred has not transpired yet, but in due course Mr Kecs will make a formal report to his Board and we shall thon learn all about it. Thoso Harbour Boards who have given work to Sir John Coodo arc particularly interested.

Mrs Mackay, wife of the famous Cali foruitui millionaire, is continually nibbling al leases of grand London houses, but tho agents ncvor succeeded iv hooking her. Tho latest bite was at Sir Dudley Marjoribanks, in i'ark lane. The price was $500,000 for the remainder of a 100 year lease, twenty of which havo expired. It was not the money that kept my Lady Bonanza from " taking ir, over" (as they f-ay iv the "Banker's Daughter,") aud my iuformant cannot tell tno what the reason is. Some of the blue-blooded aristocracy of Hyde Park Corner, ho thinks, might take a delight in snubbing the Bonanzas. 1 dou'tknow why they should. My Paris friends speak admiringly of llietii ; but sometimes blood can find no other way of satisfying its jealousy of capital than by giving money the cut direct. There is, however, plenty of good society which would open wide its portals to tho Mnckays. Look at the Freaks (builders, I think thoy were), of Kensington. Thoy havo a royalty ou their visiting list. It was oasily done—an enor mous subscription to a big public scheme, in the .uccO-H of which royalty was inter ested. Mrs Mackay need not be afraid ; her silver keys will open most of ihe doors pho would care to enter In London.— " London Letter,''

Last Evening's Amusement.

GRAND CONCERT AT THE CHORAL HALL.

In spite of tho disagreeably soft state of the grouud underfoot, aud the threatening aspect of the sky overhead, a large and select audUnco assembled iv the Choral Hall last evening to hear the concert given by the Choral Society. It redounds greatly to tho credit of Auckland that such a society exists, and the degree of perfection attained by the members speak.s volumes for their persevering application. Both instrumentalists and vocalists must have spent much time and patience in order to so thoroughly satisfy their hearers as they did last night, when they added another success to the lint of thoso already achieved. The first item on a carefully selected programme was tho National Anthem, iv honour of her Majesty's Birthday. This was succeeded by an overture (" Poete et Payaan ") by the baud, who performed altogether four pieces during the evening besides accompanying several songs. Each was very well played ;it would be a difficult matter to Fay which was best, though the piece whicli gave most satisfaction was, pel haps, the waltz by Gung'l, "Delaware—Klatige." Tho fact that this was moro lively than moat of the other selections hod no doubt something to do with tho preference It i-t needless to say that tho eight gontloni'n who sang the part songs acquitted themselves admirably. Each of the glees was particularly well received. The soloists were—Mrs Mitchell, Mrs Sla nier, Mr Dixon, and Air Brett. The first named sang " Scenes that arc lirightcst" in a highly-finished aud pathetic manner, which could not fail to charm the audience. The two snugs chosen by Airs Stanier were, " When Sparrows Build" and Molloy's "London Bridge." Tho latter is a striking production, and Mrs Stanier's mode of ren dering it was almost perfect and needs no description. This lady, who, as is well kuown, hns a full, rich voice, gives one tho impression that -he is not puttiug it forth in all its power as sho could if she chose. Air Dixon appeared to be in good voice last evening, and suc ceeded in affording as much satisfaction as usual. We must however remark on ,tho strange juxtaposition of two of his soug*, viz, " Battle Prayer" and " Youug Recruit." The former is.as its title describes, a prayer, and that a very solomn one ; the latter is a vivacious, lively ditty. The second followed the first without nuy interval, a proceeding of dubious taste which gave offenco to not a few listeners. Kept apart the songs were suitable enough, but comiug so close together the contrast was much too violent to please, there being nothiug in common between them except the martial allusions. Mr Brett sang Gounod's "Jt'nzarcth." Wo mmt not omit to state that Air Fenton was prevented through indisposition from conducting, and that Mr Impey took his place at the last minute. Mr Couucil, who had rehearsed all the souks,was alto absent from his place through an accident; Mr Rice had there fore to fake the part of accompanist without adequate preparation. Both gentlemen fulfilled their duties efficiently, notwithstanding the short notice.

LOYAL UNITED FRIENDS.

The Loyal Uuited Friends, a branch of an old established benefit society, met in goodly numbers in the Masonic Hall, Newton, and celebrated the Queen's Birth day by a _ select ball. About lifty couples stood up iv tho dances, the members ap pearing for the first time in their new regalia, which gave an animated appearance to the scene. Mr Doyle acted as M.C. Airs Lfcrty sat at the piano, and Mr Haimkin accom panied on the violin.

ARTILLERY ANNIVERSARY.

The anniversary of the formation of the Artillery Volunteer Company was celebrated last evening -by a social gathering in the Albert Hall. The number of tickets issued was limited, and thereforo the room was not crowded or uncomfortable. Thero wore about forty couples present. Tho gathering was of a very select character, and conse quently a most enjoyable ovening was spent. Dancing commenced at nine o'clock, and a very pleasant programme was concluded shortly after two o'clock this morning, The duties of M.C. were performed in au efficient manner by Lieutenant Norric, while the members of tho committee hi the capacity of stewards. Tho music was provided by members of the Artillery Band, and to the excollent rendering of tho selections and the good time kept is duo in a large measure the success of tho gathering. Tho mem bers of tho "company have every reason to feel satisfied with the efforts of the com mittee, as the anniversary was one of the most successful which they have yet held.

NEWMARKET HALL.

The Grand Lodge of New Zealand Good Templars held a special meeting in the Newmarket Hall last night, for the purpose chiefly of conferring degrees. The business commenced at a quarter to eight, and had not concluded at a quarter past ten. A discussion on temperance matters followed, to which our reporter could not be admitted.

LORNE-STREET HALL.

A successful concert and ball were given iv connection with the late Victoria band aud 3 Company tit the Lome-street Hall. A number of good songs were sung, the most taking was that by Mr -'aim, being a character song entitled "Sir Joseph Porter, X.C.8." Mr Nairn made a decided hit in this song, and received the prolonged applause of the audience. The Masters

McComish performed " Sweet Home," on the cornet. Mr Firth gave selections on the violin, and Mr O'Bierne played ou the claironet with good effect. Mr Seager danced a jig, and Mr Hughes a horu-pipc, to the satisfaction of the visitors. The ball which followed was largely patronised by young people, aud especially noticeable wcte the ladies eager for the dunce. ;

PRIMITIVE METHODIST ENTER TAINMENT.

A literary and musical entertainment was given in the Chapel of the Primitive Metho dists, Newmarket, ill aid of tho Sunday school Library Fund. There was a good attendance of adults aud residents of the district. Mr K. Burgess occupied the chair, and gave the introductory address, ihe Sunday-school is doing much good in the neighbourhood, and has on its roll 120 gii-ls and boys, and 9 teachers. The library consists of about 200 volumes of moral aud religious literature, aud the book* are largely read both by parents and children, The children who were ranged ova stage, each side of the chairman, were very atten tive, and sang several hymns with precision and effect. Beveral interesting papers were. rrad, viz. "A Sketch of Edward Wright's Labours among the Criminal Population of Loudon," by Rev. J. .Nixon; a paper on "London Life;" also, a sketch of the first Sunday-school festival on Callow Hill, in 1791, by Mr BJackman. These papers afforded a fund of amusement to those pressnt. A recitation, the "Quaker Lady," was admirably rendered by Mr John Walker, aud was well received. Mr Glad ding conducted the school choir, aud Misj Rotchin accompanied on the harmonium in a highly satisfactory manner. Mr G. Hayter also delivered au address aud poposed a vote of thauks to the chairman, readers, aud singers, which was carried by acclamation.

OTAHUHU PUBLIC HALL.

Notwithstanding the unfavourable state of tho weather last evening, the anniversary celebration iv connection .with the Hope of Auckland Tout, T.0.K., S.U., was very succceslul, About 300 visitors sat down to an excellent tea prorided iv the St. James's II all. The tables were presided over by a nuinbor of ladies, who kindly volunteered their serricc- for the occasion. Tho tea having been concluded, the hall wa? cleared for the public meeting, which was held subsequently. Mr Thomas Bnddle occupied the chair, aud was supported by the officers of the Tent, who occupied seats ou the platform. The National Anthem h&viDg bcou sung, the Chairman addressed the meeting. He paid that although not a Kechabite, his sympathies were with the Older, and in fact he was closely allied to it. Wheu a very little boy, he took the tomperauce pledge as a member of a Baud of Dope, and had kept it rigidly since, lie had never seen any reason to change his views, and he believed he never would. With God's help, he intended never to change his principles. Referring to the Scriptural record of the foundation of the Order, he facetiously alluded to the imprac ticability of carrying out in its entirety the rule of Jouadab's administration, but contended that tho major principles of those laws, viz., ] 'abstinence from wiuc and strong drink, continued of equal force as iv the days when uttered. Mr 11. G. Dorriugton, secretary, then came forward aud read tho seventeenth annual report. In doing so, he referred to the benefits derived from connection with the Society, and urged all those present who had not already done so to become incm _.-■--. The report showed that the tout is in a prosperous condition, both as regards numbers and finances. The umouut of sick fund on __urc_ 25th, 1879, was £447 3s 3d ; aud ou the corresponding date of ISSO, £s_. 15s o_d, showing an increase of £~(j lis B_d. The -timber of members initiated dining the year was 83, making the prcHcut strength 1 IS. There had been no deaths during the year. Au excellent programme, including songi, recitations, duets, &c., was then goue through. Two songs were suflicieutly good to moiit special mention, viz., " fhc Bridge," by Miss Gribblc, ami "Tho Y<>.man's Wedding," by Mr Ryan. Both were exceedingly we'd rendered. Rev. T. W. Dunn delivered a very practical and ftt tcresting address on the "Aims of the l.echabito Society,'' while Mr G. Hemus tilso addressed the meeting. S-verftl repre s.'ntaliTCs of the other local Friendly Societies spoke briefly, and the meeting concluded with votes of thanks to the ladi_3 and gentlemen who had rendered assistance, and to the Chairiuau.

OTAHUHU PUBLIC HALL.

A concert and dramatic eutertsinment was given in Hie above hall last night, the proceeds of which arc to bo devoted towards tho repairs of the Holy Trinity Church, Otahuhu. The attendance wusjuot so l»rge as could be wished for, the wretched state of tho weather preventing many from attending. A very enjoyable evening was spent, aud the whole affair passed off suc cessfully. The following was the pro gramme :—lst. Part : National Anthem ; pianoforto solo, Aliss White; quartette, "The Dawn of D-iy" ; song (comic) Mr McMurdo; song, Mixs Kempthorne ; song, Mr Gilfillan j glee, " Onward to Battle " ; song, Airs Hamlin; song,Mr Stodart; comic song, Mr McMurdo. 2nd. Part: Scenes from " The Heir at Law," by amateurs. A dauco wound up tho evening, or, moro strictly speaking, niorniug.

LATER FROM FIJI.

By tho arrival of the s.s. Southern Cross wc are in receipt of advices from Levuka to the 19th inst. Tito following are the latest items of news :—

The latest on dit is that the well-known cutter Alonitor will convey Dr. Brovtrer and a company of divers from Levuka to start a pearl-shell fishery.

Dr. Cruickshauk, Air Hobday, the Crown Solicitor, a cleik and interpreter, and the newly-appointed Magistrate for Vanua Levu, left Levuka at a late hour of the night, in the schooner Mona for Savu Savu, and arrived at Wai Wai, Mr Chippendall's plantation, ou the following afternoon. The body of a Polynesian, who had been buried about three weeks, was ex humed and examined by tho Medical Officer, who found that no bones were broken, but that the lungs were goue. Mr Chippendnll was thcu put upon his trial for causing tho death of this mau. It ap peared from the evidence of the Polynesian audFijiau labour.that outhe 25th of March, about ten days before the man's death, ho was suddeuly takeu sick while at work, aud Mr Chippendall tbiuking that tho man was shamming, [as everybody knows that Polynesians often do, walked up to tbe mau and kicked him and told him to go on with his work ; .but upon tho .mau re presenting a second time that bo was sick and could not work, Mr Chippcndull said to him : "If yon aro really sick you had better go to your house," aud the man went. Iv about ton days time from that day the Polynesian died ; and the other Polynesians were of opinion that the man died from the effects of Mr Chiopendall's kick. Hence the charge of murder ; but this, however, was commuted to one of manslaughter, upon which serious charge Air Chippendn'l stands committed to take his trial at tho ensuing sittings of the Supremo Court. He was ad mitted to bail in the sum of £1,000 ; his own recognizances of £500, aud two sureties of £2no each being accepted. The Governor has commuted the sentence of death passed, upon the prisoner Macui for the murder of Adi Lolo tit Gau on February last, to 20 years penal servitude.

In the High Commissioner's Court, Thos. Simpson, remanded by Her Majesty's Deputy Commissioner from Rotumati to Levuka, was charged with cutting and wounding one Kimueli at Rotumah on December 24th, 1879. Tho charge was altered by order of tho Court from cutting aud wounding to ono of of murdor. The evidenco of Captain Stammetjolm was taken for the prosecution, and that of Mr Superintendent Seed for the defonco, nnd the trial was adjourned, to ho resumed at Hotumah on Tuesday, tho 18th instant, for the cxamiuation of further evidenco in tho case.

SAMOA.

Apia, 20th April, IBSO,

Tho natives arc beginning to exhibit signs that they nro tired of continually fighting and the pretence of a man-of-war •will bo a certain check against hostilities being recommenced. The captain of U.M.S. Dauac (J. Child Purvis) has lent his valuable assistance and experience to tho English Consul (J. Hicks Graves, Esq.) Leoni has always boon the seat of the party in opposition to Alalietoa, aud about 9 o'clock ou Sunday night word was taken ou board the Dana) that the Leoni chiefs had sent up a boat to carry away Manga the chief of Pago Pago and make him a prisoner. This being immediately reported to the captain, he at once ordered an armed boat's crew to fetch Manga on board the Dnnae, and they intercepted the boat carrying him off. During the previous visit of the Danno the captain and Consul went to Atua and talked with the rebel chiefs. They said they could not see why two governments could not exist in Samoa as formerly, via,, their own and Malietoa's, as they could never think of recognising the latter. This , is nearly six weeks ago, and no more has j yet been done.

CABLE NEWS.

EUROPEAN.

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Mr Parnell and Home Rule

LONDON,

May 24,

Mr Parnell has given notice in the House of Commons of a motion setting forth tin necessity for granting Homo Rule to Ireland. The TurMsn Difficulty. LONDON. May 23. The Great Powers having come to an understanding, a letter has been written to Turkey iv reference to tho non-execution of the Berlin Treaty so far as the samo affects Greece and Montenegro. The Great Powers threaten a European Conference in Berlin in July'failiuy a settlement of the existing difficulties. Australians Win Longsight Match. LONDON. May 22. The English (Longsight) team in their match against the Australians made 106 runs. The Australians won the match by 10 wickets. Spoll'orth took 8 wickets. Commercial. Thrce-per-cent. consols, 99g; fivc-per ceut. New Zealand loan, 1839, 105. At the wool sales to-dny 7,000 bales wore offered, makiug a total of 2G1.999 bales cata logued since the opening. The tone of the sale shows a much better demand. The Orient Co.'s steamer Chimborazo arrived here to-day. LONDON. May 19. The "Pall Mall Gazette" comments strongly ou New Zealand financial affairs, contrasting the excessive debt of that colouy per head with the other Australian colonies. Lord Northbrook has sanctioned the tem porary charge by CapUin Pasley of the Agent-Generalship of Victoria. The " Times," in reviewing political affairs iv Victoria and New South Wales, ' considers, in regard to the conflict between the two branches of the Legislature in the latter colony, that the Couucil is entirely in the right. Nevertheless, it thinks that the period of Australian nominee Councils is verging on a close, though two Chambers are essential. It considers that it is natural that members of the Legislative Council should poßsc»s n property qualification, but that is no reason why they should be re garded as antagonistic to the people. The squatters had dono much for the colonies, though some were, perhaps, grasping. The Victorian Council, the " 'limes says, was the champion of equity when opposing Mr Berry's cmfiscution policy. A telegram from Teheran states that Ayub Khan, with 14,000 Cabulis aud other troops has left Herat for Kandahar. By tho new elections of Sandwich and Wiyton the Tories had replaced the Liberals.

AUSTRALIAN.

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MELBOURNE,

May 24,

In the Legislative Assembly, the second reading ot Mr Service's Reform of the Con.titutiou Bill takes place on Juuc 1. Arrived, yesterday : The Union Com pany's steamer Ringarooma, from the Bluff. ADELAIDE. May 24. Tho latest belting on the Adelaide Birthday Cup is : 5 to 2 against Harry. International Rowing. SYDNEY. Alay 24. Private cablegrams have been received from America containing information that Haulou has formally agreed to row Trickett on the Thames in November next, for the " Sportsman" Cup and Stakes. Trickett starts for England immediately. A meeting has been called for the purpose of providing funds, and it is probable that his brother William will accompany him. Sydney Exhibition. SYDNEY. May 24. Irregularities in the accounts of the chief clerk of the Exhibition have been discovered. A sum of £500 cannot be accounted for.

TELEGRAPHIC.

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WHANGAREI, this day, WHANGAREI BIRTHDAY CELE

BRATION

The Volunteer firiag for the medal pre sented by Air 6. Georgo was won by Mr P. Bedlington. The greenstone pendant mouuted in gold, presented by Mr A. Pearson, was wou by Mr 11, Slssous.

Maid_n Plate.—Lurliuc, 1; Gazello 2; Kitty, 3.

Wri-NQA-Ei Plats. — Deceiver, 1; Stranger, 2 ; Jessamine, 3. Hurdle Race.—Sir Clinton, 1; Prince, 2 ; Deceiver, 3.

Hack Race.—Minerva, 1; Lady, 2 Kitty, 3.

Consolation.—Stranger, 1; Jessamine,

GRAHAMSTOWN, this day. LATEST MINING. New Whau breaking down.—Tho hang ing wall portion of the reef in No. I winze commenced yesterday, aud a quantity of good payable quaitz and GOlbs. of picked stone was the resnlt. The Albumin broke down close to the samo winze, and took out lewt. of rich specimens nnd 2cwt. of picked stone. They have reached the boundary i* this inter mediate. These Bpecimc_s will increase the month* yield to l.OOOozs. Thero was no volunteer demonstration here yesterday for tho first time on Queen's Birthday for many years. A grand display will be made ou the 9th November instead. A LEVIATHAN. The followng are tho dimensions of the whale caught by a Shortland fisherman, aud now being dissected :—Total length, Sfift.; lower jaw, 20ft. lOin.; upper jaw, ICtt. 2iti ; arms to tip of tail, 25ft.; circum ference below paddles, 2Sft. 2in,j do. below belly, 21ft.; width of tail, 17ft 9in.

UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATION.!

WANGANUI, this day. WANGANUI REVIEW AND RACES

At the Volunteer Review held yesterday, corps from Fielding and Paltueraton crime hi by the train, and joined the Wanganui rifles in the review and sham fight. On the race .burse 220 were present. The steeplechase at Aromoha attracted many sportsmen. The Birthday Handicap was won by King Don, Ireland second, and Eclipse third. Six started. Black Prince wou the Produce Steeplechase, and King Don the Alaideu Steeplechase.

WELLINGTON, Monday

Tho Volunteers held a review this morn ing. About 400 Volunteers ami 5,000 spectators woro present. Everything passed off smoothly. The Secretary of the Marine Department has received a telegram from the Harbour master that tho ketch Fanny Thornton, C. Barney, master, with a full cargo of timber, for Sydney, is a wreck just outside the South Head. The crew were saved.

Information waa received in town this evening that a man named Jas. Churchrist, engineer, of Wellington, was accidentally shot dead at the Upper Hutt this afternoon. It is not known how tho accident occurred, but it is supposed that the gun of Mr Kay mon Johnston, who was with him, suddenly exploded and shot tho deceased.

This day. Tho charges against, tho captain aud ollicers of tho Manawatu arc now proceed ing.

CHRISTCHURCH, this day.

DEATH OF A RACEHOBSE. The stceplcchaso hotse Swindler fell in the Grand National yesterday, and died on entering the box last night. "Hawkins and Keith, who were injured when riding, are progressing favourably.

OAMARU, Monday. The Volunteer review to-day was ono of the finest ever held in this district. There were 1,500 spectators at the review. Major Sumptcr and General Davidson reported that the corps had satisfactorily undergone inspection.

[[FATAL RAILWAY ACCIDENT. DUNEDIN, this day. A man, name unknown, was killed at Anderson's railway-crossing this morting.

Fatal Gun Accident at Hatapu.

MR RICHARD SELBY ACCIDEN-

TALLY SHOT.

(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.) HAMILTON, this day. Richard Selbv, third son of Mr William Selby, of the Poplars, shot himself while out pheasant shooting yesterday in company with Mr Wills, of Cambridge, and Mr llosking, of. the Thame?. Mr Wills had returned fo the house, having left Mr Selby to come home round the other side of the paddockjin the hope of getting another shot. Shortly a report was heard,and Selby not re turning, Wills walked down the paddock to ascertain the reason why. A couple of hun dred yards from the house he found Selby, lying on his face. Turning him over a horrible sight met his «aze, the whole of the upper portion of the left chest being completely blown away, both barrels hav ing, apparently, in some mysterious way, been discharged iuto the body. The affair has thrown quite a gloom over the Cambridge disttict. Deceased was about 18 years of age, and highly respected. Great sympathy is felt for the parents in their bereavement.

Dr Waddiugton, coroner, held au inquest this moruiug.

Another Fatal Gun Acci dent.

WELLINGTON, this day. It appears that the fatal accidert to the man Gilchrist happened in this way : De ceased fired at a bird aud missed it, and called his friend to fire at it. While the latter was making his way to fire the gun exploded, and the contents entered in de ceased's abdomen, killing him instanta neously.

DEATH OF MASTER C. F. GOLDSBRO'.

We hhvo to record with feelings of regresi, the death of Charles Francis Goldsbro', aged 16, son ot Dr. Goldsbro' of Parnell. The youth's unexpected death was caused by internal injuries received in a game, known among school boys as " Rough-and tumble," a favourite with the scholars ot the Church of England Grammar School, Par nell. Tho unfo.tunate youth had taken part in one of these games some ten days since, and met with rough treatment. Sub sequently he felt unwell, and within the last few days was unable to leave .his bed. Be died yesterday morning to tho intense grief of his parents and friends. The funeral took place this morning, and was well attended.

DEPARTURE OF THE AUCKLAND MEMBERS.

The Hinemoa will leave Onehunga wharf with tho Auckland members of Parliament at 10 o'clock to-morrow morning, the pas sengers being conveyed by the 9.5 am. train from Auckland. The Hinemoa will probably return from Wellington, in time to leave OnehuDga on Sunday with any of the members who may not be prepared to leave to-morrow.

COURT OF PETTY SESSIONS.—THIS DAY.

(Before Col. Nation, J.P., and H. Martelli, Esq., R.M.) DKU-JK-NMESS. Six persons pleaded guilty to this oflonce, and weio subjected to the usual penalty. JIOISE IN COURT. The Court C-lied the attention of Sub- Inspector Pardy to the improper conduct of some persons who had been making a great voice, as such could not be allowed. NOT (W)RIGHT. George Cooper, alia? Mcßump, was charged with committing a violeut assault on the person of George Wright, by knock ing him down, Prisoner pleaded guilty. Sub-Inspector l Jardy haid this was one of the most cowardly and brutal assaults that had come under his uotice. The prosecutor, a youth, was seized by prisoner as he was quietly going along Queeu-stroet, and his head was bumped upon the pavement several times without any provocation. Constable Gordcn went to rescue the young mau, when prisoner kicked him, the constable, severely on the leg. The Court imposed a lino of 40s for assaulting Wright, and 40s for kicking the constable, with costs, or in default six weeks' imprisonment with hard labour. FI-HTING IN THE STRKHT. Thomas AlcDonnell, and Archibald O'Dowd were charged with fighting in Queen-street last night. Prisoners pleaded not guilty. Constable Gordon described the en counter. The prisoners had been drinking inthe Alctropolitan Hotel, and were puahed out. McDonnell pulled off his coat, and prisoners commenced punching each other vigorously, prisoners wero drunk. McDonnell was fined ss, and O'Dowd who was the worst of the two, 255, and costs, 5s for drunkenness, and 20s for lighting. OBSCENE LANOUAOE. Eliza Lestrangc pleaded guilty lo drunkenness and using indecent language, and was fined 40s aud costs, or 30 days. EXPOSING MEAT FOR SALE. Alfred Carter, butcher, of Wellesley street, was charged on summons with exposing meat for sale outside his shop in Wellesley-street. Mr Browning appeared in defence. Sergeant Fleming, and Constable Ross, deposed that the meat was hung out too far, aud iv the way of persons passing. They spoke to Mr Carter about it, but he was scarcely civil. Mr Carter described the position of his meat, which consisted of quarters of beef, and sides of mutton. He contended that ho , had done his best to keep the meat from • being iv the way of the public. Air Browning addressed tbe court, nnd urged that tho carcases were projecting ; slightly, but not out of proportion, and the j case must fail. The court considered the case proved, and , imposed a line of 10s and costs. SMALL OFF-NCES, '. Neville Newbold, for leaving horse and ; cart, was fiued 2s with costs.—John Gill, j removing blinkers from horse 2s.—James . Lovell, cart unattended, 2s.—Joseph j Brown, no registered number, 2s.—John . Amwell, straying cows, 20s.—Henry Green, s leaving truck ou foot-path, 2s.—John Wyn- j yard, cart on foot-path, 2s.—Murdock < M'Lcod, obstructing foot-pa>h in Wake- \ field-street. The Bench : " Who is this | young gentleman ." luspector Pardy : "A ; butcher's boy." Bench: "Oh! those j young gentlemen are apt to do such things." , 5s aud costs.—Samuel Young without light ) to his carriage. Mr Goldie proved there < was no light In tho lamp. Mr Young said he ( was short of caudles on tbe occasion, and _ when Mr Goldie came Up he was r just about to light his lamp. He was com- ( pelled to be as economical as possible as r caudles cost thirteen pence a day. The co urt ( viowed the case leniently, as Air Young . evidently iutcuded to do right. Case was ( dismissed.—Alfred Probcrt feeding his horse t out of a pan instead of a nosebag. The a Bench enquired into the circumstances of this singular charge and learned that defen dant complied with the provisions of the by laws in chaining his wheel, but had gone out without his nose-bag, and used a pan in I lieu thereof rather than leave the auima a without oats,2s.—Thomas Holland, lenviugl E a ton of potatoes beside the footpath.— * Constable I .oe stated that tho potatoes were ° there for a long time. Mr Hollaud refuted *' the statement. Iwo shilliugsaudsixpence.— s John Cutler, without a light to his Remuera * conveyance. As defendant was pounced *' upou immediately on reaching town Ihe " Bench dismissed the case—Wm. Stewart, c wandering cows, in Carltou Gore Road h Newmarket; ss.—Frederick Bannister, un. sl registered dog. Sergeant Clarke, in the *' absence of Mr Bannister, deposed to the ° circumstances. The dog was over three c: months; spoke to defendant, who dis- tj regarded his caution. ss. THROWING STONES. k Wm. Hogg, tt, Hugh Storey, John Doyle, ? John Alatthison, Wm. and Patrick O'Keefe . were charged with throwing stones in Fort- " street, to the danger of Win, Galvin, on the w 16th instant. tc Prisoners said they were throwing stones fc on the Sunday in question, but did not "; throw at anybody. They were pelting at a " tin can. ct Sub-Inspector Pardy said the conduct of ™ boys like the prisoners took possession of Jj the town on Sundays, and no respectably- •{ dressed boy or girl could walk Out on Sun- " day without being molested or insulted by ~ boys who did not seem to attend the Sun- h day-school or any place of worship. It was fl a lament tble stato of things in a city like Auckland, abounding in churches, chapels, and schools of every kind. He might say, re as a warning to other boys, that in future 0 i cases of this character -would be brought bi under another form which would give the tt Bench the power of sending offenders to t! prison. The Bench fully concurred in the Sub- *? Inspector's remarks, and fined defendants a "2s and 8s costs, being 10s each. te This concluded the business of the th Sessions. i

A Journey Through the Waimate Plains.

[By Dolly vak_>en],

F ROM HAWERA TO NEW PLYMOUTH

Hawera is a village about similar b __» and population to Carlvle. With th* <„• f efforts of Normanby.-a small town ] f_Dt miles westward, it has succeeded in start?. a small paper-the "Waimate fe Liking one so well it concluded to have two and add a Moon to its "Star." Th- « defatigable Ivess has been here f_d_lD' soundiag. Satisfied with the depth ,_ Hawera's financial waters he cast ia _• seines and caught a limited haul of "art . He brought out oue issue. That satiaTi him. Ho suspended. Hawera now moa™ the death of her second born, and the fi i oclip.c of her promising young Her journalistic honzion is now Wu__n__S only by the rays of its single *' Star."

WAIMATE P-AIXS.-LAND SHARKS Prom Hawera we have a fine view irfu. Waimate Plains-the late seatof the Mr- • pow-wow. And a fine .tretck of countrTu is. _To look over its vast and fertile J__ one 1* not long lo.t in the mists of com? ture as to why the Maoris make so vitro™ a stand for its preservation. I believe th the Waimate Plains will become tho in I valuable landed properties in New Zeak__ Its great pedth of soil, fine timber a„_ regularity of season and productiveness will give it a prominent place ia the W market of the colony. Rumour here ha. . that certaiu speculative agents have ahead been casting covetous eyes over the -rn__ reservation of this vast domain ptojects are taking shape for the seizare^f ltsimino, icareastofoundal_mdedino_onX in the choicest part of New Zealand They need .Sir George Grey down here t_ «ret aftor their land grubbers. Hith«r a already Hocking financial birds of .rev watching for lauded game. * * The people in Taranaki seem nnaolm___ in the conviction that the Governmeri should subdivide the Waimate Plains inf'a small sections or little farms, and let the out on time payment. They aro opposedf_ this part of New Zealand slipping into the haud* of landed monopolies, or beine sold in vast sections to encroaching capit_____ They prefer to see populous settlements of little farms than the broad and unpecDled domain of a cockatoo. v OOTLOOI- FOR AMERICAN MANUFACTURES, When a reduction of American duty on New Zealand wools (now pending before _ Congressional Commission at Washington and supported by the Pacific Mail Co >l manager and the Board of Trade at Auc't. land) is affected a steady and increasing current of this fleecy staple will bo directed towards Auckland from the flocks on Wai. mate Plains, and Beard-ley's warehouses filled with bales en route for American ports over the Mail Company's spaoioui line of steamers for the looms of the woollen factories of the Eastern States and open un an advantageous outlet and an insatiable market for New Zealand wools, and stim .. late the production of wool throughout New Zealand, and doubtless react in the Intro, auction of American manufactures, and commodities of cotton goods, petroleum metal, and wooden wares, and the develop! rneut of a profitable exchange of trade between tbo .States aud their younger sister, the AutipoJal colony. Andjit be hoves the colony to exert ttrenuons efforts to bring every available influence to' bear on the National Government at the Amen, can Capital to accomplish this design. It is a matter of tr» nscendent import to the wool growers of New Zealand—when, if we contemplate that by a reduction -of Ameri can duty and the opening of a vartand increasing market—New Zealand wools subject to a rise of a fraction of a penny a pound would place a clear million in ihe c^louies' pockets ; and Auckland's direct communication with American market^ would turn her store houses into wool depositories, ,&nd her port into the ocean gale way, through which the colonial fleeces found its outlet. These facts cannot be

v o forcibly impres«ed on the public mind. But, figures is what the calculating Ameri cans want, who view every thorough "com. mercial spectacle. Show him mutual reci procity of profit and he will act. He likes to deal with tools that cut both ways. Fnl uess of information touching the extent of the (as yet dormant) demand and consump tion capacity for the products of American manufacturers in New Zealand, and the extension of American trado capable of development by an interchange of commerce pressed energetically home, to the commis sioners on ,'the Potomac, would (have a most sanitary effect upon the" inhabitants law makers and Govemmeut of the dominions of Uncle Sam. SUCCESS OF NATIVE OBSTRUCTION. I cannot but admire tho commercial diplo macy of the natives during this Waimate transaction. It appears they have btten allowed to grab the pick of some 20,000 acres of the best lands on the plains, by their noise and bluster. On commercial principles it will pay to make a noise for so prtncly a prize. The natives may be con* gratulated on the final success of their prolonged and continued bullying and threatening, I would bully and threaten too for so valuable a reward. But this compromise v a questionable arrangement, offering a precedent for bullying on com mercial principles. Itishoped,however,that the natives will not refer to the records ia future landed disputes, but rest satisfied with their spoils. Bnt there is no question that they hold claims on the boon in dispute and the Government has acted honestly and creditably to all partiet concerned, and by a peaceful compromise saved the colony a war expenditure of perhaps half a million, prcacrved the lives of their troops, the credit of the colony abroad, and the goodwill of tho Maoris at home. ; THE CONSTABULARY CAMP. ' - It's an ill wind that blows no good, and the people of Tttranaki and Hawera have been reaping a golden harvest from the ex penditures of the' Constabulary encamped on the Waimate Plains. Whilethe Constab ulary camp is 20 miles across the bush from Hawera, and sports an hotel, billiard-table, and the usual accompaniments ot civilised living, the Constabulary force indulge in sundry visitations to New Plymouth and Haweia to circulate their coin. Bidding " adieu to Hawera and the Wal_ute_, I mounted the stage, passed by Jlormanby, and entered the bush which clothes the > base of Mount Egmont in impenetrable forests. Along the mountain side conld be seen ths columns of smoke rising over the forests aud marking tho routes of the sur veyors and road-makers, who are o*trviug and burniug out roadways through the jungled woodlands around Egmont A goodly number of the Wellington _ne_t« ployed arc here occupied in clearing roads through tho wilds of the Waimate and Egmont bush. A port of entry for Hawer«. is opened on the Waimate coast, and road ways are in course of construction tlioreto. Hawera means to have a branch railway down to this ocean outlet when the line un completed from Wanganui to Hew Ply mouth. A gap of seventy mil.s still separ ates tho two approaching .ermlnatio-Ji one of which is being graded from Wan ganui via Ki-Iwi and the other end brought down from few Plymouth via Stratford, when completed this line will pass Hawera, Carlyle, and Waverley, and connect those towils and New Plymouth with Wanganui and Wellington. THE COLD SHOULDER POLICY TOWARD AUOKLAND. I asked a Government man, a fellow passenger, why the Government did not USB as much energy and fidelity in pushing the north end of the line from New Plymouth through to Auckland. "That is not the object of the Government to push anything toward Auckland," he replied. "Isolation, sir, complete isolation, is tbeir policy toward Auckland. _ll tho lines are to centre at Wellington to give an outlet for its trade, sustain tis port, and maintain its commercial and political centrolity. Auck land is not wanted either a as central shipping, commercial, or political competi tor. It is considered useful only to be shut out to one side and taxed for tho borrowed expenditures of all the distant and compe titive improvements." . "Yes, sir, the Government believes in keeping Auckland under, Auckland doe* not get her rights. They would doubtles. blockado her ports if they could. Her am bitions for centrality are to ,'be menaclea with railway isolation. She can help to pay the taxes, of course—pay for borrowed capital to bo dissemi nated at other people's doore, who gio* fat at Auckland's expense. This wan :ould be pushed through from New riy mouth to Hamilton with ease. TW Maories would be glad to have it througn there." "No Sir, 1 have been thi'°ogß there and this Maori opposition is all W* -pure humbug, sir." ' And he closed M» lips, retired within himself and refused w tardier show his hand. CUTTING ROADWAYS. • Further on ia the forest I saw how M road men cut their way through the maM" )f timber, by setting the trunks and under amsh on fire and burning out a roa«J-way through the forest. By directi-g the flames ;hey utilise the torch in burniag out a P»* tage through the impenetrable wilderness ;hat covers the base of Mount Egmont. «» i pretty sight to see their red line of ""iaey arches licking their burning way Tonfi a a ;he green cloud of foliage, like o flaming ivalanche creeping over the wooded W_*

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR TUESDAY. MAY 35, 1880.



J". COSGZAVE $ CO., HavinaffVOUNP-UP\ their [Several BRANCHES in New Zealand, and Removed the Goods'to Auckland,]have resolved to CLEAR THEM OUT REGARDLESS OF COST. fTIHE NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY GARMENTS FOR MEN'S AND BOYS' WEAR Fit Bbtter :: Are Better Cut Look Bettbr :: Are Better Made Wear Better :: are Better Shrunk And therefore glvo more satisfaction than any other goods offered to tho public. Testified to by their Thousands of Customers who purchase constantly at the NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY'S BRANCHED Now Established in DUNE-IN WELLINGTON Inveroarqiij. Nelson Oamaru Wanganui Timaru Nkw Plymouth Ashburton ' Napier Lyttelton Thames Curistchurch Auckland A Single Gaument at Wholesale Prick. N. 8.: Onr New Winter Manufactures aro now Heady. tffl. "TRY THK N.Z. OVERCOAT. Shirts. Hats and Hosiery of every descrin tlon at Wh. lks-le Price. _._-___„ AUCK LA N jy~ B RANCH. ■^ Quoon .treet (opposite Theatre Royal). JHp J. B_Ti.3I_.ONI3, Manager.



Special Advertisements. Dl. 0 R SALE. IN LOTS TO SUIT PURCHASER. AND ON EASY TERMS. Tho NURSERY GROUNDS ol the Tomato Sauce Factory, Goorgc's Bay Rood. ) Apply to ! CHARLES WILLIAMSON, 3 Land Agent, Vulcan Lane. > t t I IW'OTIC-l j^OTICII j NEW DRAPERY. NEW CLOTHING. RUSHBROOK & BRIDGMAN ; Beg to announce that thoir NEW STOCK for tho incoming Season's Trade is Now to Hand, comprising— • New Materials in Fancy Dres3 Goods, very cheap i Satin Cloths, Sergos, Reps Cashmeres, .KTench Merinos, &c, new shades Waterproof Twcotls and Ulßter Cloths Ladies and Ma:da' Jackets, a choice assort • ment ■ New Fancy Woollen Goods in great variety 1 Ladies' and Maids' Ulsters, ail quite new , Hosiery in variety.i&c. Also, A Large Stock of Flannels, various makers, 1 and unusual good valuo > Blankets, all sizes, white and coloured Winceys, Wool Plaids, Snirtlngs, &c. [ A Very Choice Assortment of I NEW .CLOTHING FOR BOYS AND MEN. i Overcoats and Ulsters Boys' and Youths' ditto ditto , Crimean Shirts, Oxford Shirts, Whito Shirts _ Under-Flannols, L.W. Shirts aud Pant* ' Printed and Whito Moleskiu Trousers for Boys and Mon i Hats, Caps, &c. A Heavy Stock of Good Tweeds Cheap Tweed for Boys' wear, Blue Sorge, Moleskins, See 1 O" Fivo per oent. disconnt'fls in tho £) al lowed upon a'l Cash Purchasers of 2().t and upwards. RUSHBROOK & BRIDGMAN, Drapers and Clothiers, Opposite tho Army and Navy Hotel, Upper Oneen-street. Auckland. TpLANNELS & IOLANKETS ! WILLIAM RATTRAY Bogs to notify that ho HAS NOT RAISED THE PRICES on account of tho advance in tho prico of Wool snd the increased duty, but is Selling his FLANNELS & BLANKETS at tho OLD PRICES. A Large Assortment of FLANNELS, all widths BLANKETS, all size?. Also. RUSSIAN DOWN QUILTS. WILLIAM RATTRAY'S Family Drapery Establishment, 66, Quoen-streot, Auokland Opposite Bank of Now Zealand. A UCKLAND CLOTHING FACTORY. LOCAL ISNDUSTRY. TAILORING DEPAR-MENT. J. B. Robinson has the honour to an nounce that he has secured tho services of an eminent fashionable Cutter from Sydney, and a oompeto'nt staff of Tailors, and has made extensive pre parations for tho manufacture of ' colonial cloths ; and is now in a position to supply Men's, Youths's and Boy's Suits mado to measure, at Eng llsh|slop pricos on tho shortest noticed Suits mado to order on twelve hours' notice. Colonial Tweed Trousers, mado to measuro at 13s Bd, on six hours' notice. i All Tweeds guaranteed we'l shrunk. As it Is intended to devote tho whole of • tho resources of tho Establishment J solely to tho manufacture of Men's Youths'and Boy's Clothing, tho present Stock of Ready-made Goods will be sold at PRIM- cost, to make room for those of our own manufacture. J. B. ROBINSON, A UCKLAND /CLOTHING "piACTORY, QUEEN-STREET ! .Two doors helow B, Tonk's Auction Mart). , . , PRINCIPAL CARPET WAREHOUSE.— The Largest and Cheapest Stock of Tapes try, Brussels, _"elt, Kidderminster, Jute and Hemp Carpets are to bo seen at tho City Hall Arcade. Carpets mado and fitted to any sizo room. GARLICK & CRANWELL. Five per Cent. Discount for Cash at time [of Purchase. IRON & BRASS (BEDSTEADS.-Upwards of 350 in Stock to Select from, and all sizes— from 2_ft. wldo to 6ft. wido. Stump, French, Half-Tester, Folding Stretchers, Invalid _ Chair-Bods. A Great Variety of Wood Bedsteads to suit every class of customer. Children's Bedsteads and Cots (various stylos). GARLICK & CRANWELL. City Hall Arcade. Five per Cent. Discount for Cash at time of Purchase. BEDDINtt OF ALL SIZES kept ready for Delivery. All our Bedding is made at our own Factory. Kapok Bown and Feather Beds; Hair. Fibre, Flock and iflax Mat trasses; Pillows and Bolsters of every kind; Spring Mattrasses and Palliasses • fmjmy size bedstead. Mattrasses re-made with despatch. : GARLICK & CRANWELL. , Five per Cent. Discount for Cash at time of Purchase. ' BEDROOM FURNirURE-the Plainest and 1 Handsomest—to be seen at the City Hall ] Arcade, at Prices to suit the workingman, , the middle class, and the rich; to suit I boarding-house and hotol-koepers. Ward- , robes, Chest Drawers, Toilet Tables, l Waßh-tands, Commodes. ( GARLICK & CRANWELL. Five per Cent. Discount for Cash at time of Purchase, t OILET GLASSES and TOILET-WARE.- t We study to keep such a Stock as to be . able to please every taste. Every Size in l Toilet Glasses, and a Splendid Variety of ( Toilet-ware; Pier Glasses—very pretty Chimney Glasses just opened. J GARLICK & CRANWELL, City Hall Arcade. } Five -per Cent. Discount for Cash at time of ■ Purchase. . RAWING-ROOM AND DINING-ROOM c FURNITURE always on view and made ' to order on a short notice. Suites ready t for delivery, and a Largo Assortment of Coverings to select from. Centre and Occasional Tables, Cheffloniers, Whatnots, n Cornices, Fenders, andFiroirons. CHURCH FURNITURE, HALL FUPNI- ° TDRE, Library and Ofllce Furniture, s Kitchen Furniture, Self-acting Roller j. Blinds, Floor Cloth, all kinds of Famish- l ing Goods. ~ FURNISH YOUR HOUSE £ FROM THE i, rjlT_ TTALL ARCADE, a GARLICK & CRANWELL, h v PEOPWETOuS. fi Vine per Cent, Discount for Cash at lime o • 1 Purrcluj.se. {"



Special A_ver-i_.e__.e_-s. mo I N S TJ R E R S. SECURITY Should bo the Primary Consideration. the TJOYAL TNSURANCE fIOMPANY Affords this desideratum by tho Fulfilment of the T.sts rccmimondcd by the BOARD OF TRADE: A small por-contago of Working Cost, and tho Profits Not ANTICIPATED. Also, by au AMPLE CAPITAL, viz. ... £4,000,000 Of which £-39,515 i« paid up and in haud, with, in addition, the Unlimited Liability of the Shareholders. Large Accumulation of Funds, EXCEEDING £1,000,000 And an Annual Revenue of £1,250,000. Tho undersigned Agent continues to accept FIRE RISKS on overy description of Insurable Property AT THE LOWEST RATE 3 OBTAINABLE. C-AIMS FOB LOSSHS Are Promptly and libM-lly adjusted, without reference eLsewhoro, and immediately paid at the Company's Bankers in Auckland. GEO. W. JONES, Chief Agent for tho Province ot Auckland. Office: Shortland-street. May 22, iSSO. Smokers, whoso indnl_oncoln tho I weed is continuous, should uso suoh a cordial as Udol pho Wolfe's Schiedam Aromatic Schnapps, for these palpable reasons: Tobacco drains the salivary glands aud doran .ts tho nervous organism. It is a powerful drug, that tells on the strongest constitution. It invites dyspepsia, heartburn, indigestion, nausea, often bringing in tremor . aud its fumoj impair tho vision. Whilo this elixir may not obviato theso results, it will certainly braco tho system against its pernicious effects. CHIEF POST-OFFICE. AUCKL- ND. Mails will Clo__ as Unl>_b :— Tnis Day. For Russell, Kawakawa, Waiigaroa, and Mon gonui, per lona, at 1 p.m.! For Whltlangl, Tairua, Tauranga, and Opotikl, per Glenelg. at 1 p.m. For Wangaroi Heads, Waipu, Wangarel, and Man .apai, por Argylo, at 1 p.m For Russell, Kawakawa, and Australian Colonies, por Tararua, at 7 p,m. Wednesday. 20th instant. For Tryphora, per South Carolina, at 1) a.m. For WelUnßtO- aud Southern Provinces, per C.G._. liiui.moti, at 8 «_m. For Coromandol, por Coromandol, at 11.30 a.m. For Thames, por Rotomahana, at 3 p.m. For Thames, por Enterprise, at 5.30 p.m. Thursday, 27th instant. For Wangaroi Heads aud Wangaroi, per Waitaki, at 7 a.m. For Waiwera, To Kapa, Craiglobrtrn, and Warkwortb, por Roso Casey, at 10 a.m. Per s.s. Rotomahana aa follows :— For India, Cliina, Japan, Modltoranoan Ports, and Continent of Europe, at 11 a-m. For GLborno, Napier, Southern Provinces, Australian Colonies, and United Kingdom, via Brindisi, for letter* spocially propaid and addressed by that routo, at noon For mooey ordois, ro^'tateivKl lottors, and nowspapers, at ;11 a.m. Late lottcrs till l_.iO p.m. N.B.—Tho Post-office Savings Bank will bo open for tlio receipt of deposits ovory Satur day, from 6.30 to 7.15 p.m. _. B Bibs, Chief Postmastor.



Henry Walton has gone to Tasmania to produce Joe Brown's " Agapemone."