SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

ARRIVALS.

TO-DAY. Clan Fertjusson, barque, from London Lffititia schooner, Austen, from Russell FannyT'cutter, Rioketts, forWhangapoua T.iT/ie cutter McDermott, from Russell Ruby%chooner, CocWield,fromßussell Onward, schooner, Pankow, fromßussell Phcenix, cutter, Youlden, from Ngunguru

DEPARTURES.

LAST EVENING." Zealandia, R.M.s., Chevalier, for Sydney Argyle, s.s.,Stephenson, for Whangarei lona, s s., Farquhar, for Russell TO-DAY.- - - - Huia, s.s., SHolmes, for Wellington

IMPORTS.

Per Clan Fergusson. from London : j Plain cottons, £30; coloured cottons £19; •woollens and worsted, £575; flannels, 5.186; linen in ba-'.es, -£3S; linen in case, £91; cottons and woollens, £421; ribbons, £84; hosiery, £123; haberdashery, £339; apparel, fiooo; blankets, £22; carpets and rus?s,£6o; leJtba'S and caps. £155; wrought feather, £277; saddlery, £427; sewing machines £199: vestas. 10 cases ; agricultural implements, £567; agricultural machinery. £46S ; rails and creneral machinery, £381 • books, £530; paner, 327 cwt.; stationery, £•%• tiajierhanyinas. £660: horse hair and seat ing £56; upholstery, £237; iron bedsteads, £61- tinware, £119; brushware, £151; plated papier mache goods. £252; toys. £11; pianos' £i°6 • corks, £20; clocks and watches, £3o ; jewel leiT '£100; printing materials, £130; agricultural and garden seeds, £259; gunpowder, 73 cwt.i; iron tanks, £34; lead shot, 24 tons; chain and anchors, 5 tons; hardware and cutlery, £3,133; bar and rod iron, 55 tons; pig iron, 60 tons galvanized iron, 39 tons; sheet lead, 10 tons: 1 ton; pig-lead, 30 tons; tin plates, 197 boxes ; ingot tin, 5 cwr.; iron nails. 10 tons ; wire and wire rope, 37 tons ; zinc, 3 tons; linseed oil, 3.955 gallons; olive oil (in bulk). 155 gallons ; varnish, £3; whiting, o tons; paint colours, £671: flint-glass, £89; window-. class, £192; foreign window-glass. £ol8; plate <*las3 7 cases; china and earthenware, £214; canvas, £169; cordage. 77 ; lines and twines,: £31: marble, £175 ; cement, 350 barrels; brandy (in bulk), 200 proof gallons; brandy in case, lib proof gallons: rum, 939 proof gallons; g,eneva, 1200 proof gallons; British spirits (m buik), 96, proof gallons ; British spirits in case, 700 proor piUotis: red wine, 534 gallons; beer (glass), 89 bm-i»l3 of 36 gallons each : malt, 6S !qrs.; hops, 11 n-.*, r ■ bacon and hams. 13 cwt; preserved nsn, iot rated. £24: salt fish. £90: assorted oilmen's groves £155: vi-Wa". 1,225ga110n5; foreignsalad r»i 100 ilon« ; <•' ■'-■■ s cwt; chocolate, 2o cwt; iVfoeisstn r ■ -<. ; c sr:; mustard, £65; starch, £82: rice.'iij c-.vi; i-piic t-e^s. SO cwt; chicory, 10 cwt'- bic^bonate of soda. 20 cwt; caustic soda, 35tons- British and foreign candles, 174 owt; raisir-s 37 cwt; currants, 175 cwt;' ginger, i cwt- refinedsu-sr. 65 cwt; confectionery and' rSpoi' q cas»s- "chemicals, (not otherwise des cribed) 42 cases ; apot .eca-y ware, £324 ; alum, 1 cwt- saltpetre, 10 cv.t; tartaric acid, 3 cwt; cream tartar, 10 cwt: corn-flux-. £39; logwood/ 10cwt* ammunition.£9o; vaVrsia. 3tons. lotal declared value of the cargo-£2ti 000. ; 2 ca=>es glass candlesticks, 2 do albums, 1 no tool boxes, 2 do scrubbing brushes, 1 c.o r-'P. trays 1 do shoe brushes. 3 do electro-plale goods, 2 do feeding bottles, 2 do fancy soap, 1 to sVcta<*les. 2 do briar pipes, 10 do American school slates, 1 do Gent's suites and solitaires, sdo sundry fancy goods.—M. Levy & Go. . j

EXPORTS.

Per Oceola -.—For Lyttelton : 60 tons doors and oqah&q 200 nests drain pipes, 60 pairs wheels and axies 'For Port Chalmers: £0,260 feet puriri timber, 4.650 feet kauri timber. Per Huia, for Wanganui: 300 cases kerosene, 20cases apples, 13pk(» earthenware, 7,000 feet timber, 8 pbg3 sundries. For Wellington :80 sacks potatoes, 6 pkgs sundries.

THE MAIL STEAMER.

DEPARTURE OF The mail steamer Zealandia did not get away for Sydney until 7.30 p.m. last night. Passen-; e era-—From Auckland: Saloon—Mr and Mrs H "b". Maddock and 2 children, Mr and Mrs W. \ P Gordon, Messrs H. Connell, J. E. Levy, wm. i Mose9, F. Earle, H- Jones, G. F. Sloman.and 16 saloon and 49 steerage in transit from San Fran- i Cisco.

THE BARQUE GLIMPSE.

public auction to-day by Messrs B. Tonks & Co. Bidding rose slowiy to £800, and at that price the vessel wa3 withdrawn until Monday, Mr'Carr stating that two gentlemen desirous of becoming purchasers had left the city to-day.

ARRIVAL OF THE CLAN FERGUSON FROM LONDON.

The New Zealand Shibping Company's flne iron barque Clan Ferguson arrived from London at the Heads this afternoon. She has made a smart passage of 88 days from Deal, which she passed on September 20th. She brings a large general cargo, valued at £26,000, and the following passengers—Saloon: L. OBnen, James and John A™sewe, A~_Whi£shQXP~ steerage. ' The Clan Fergasson is a fine vessel of SOO tons register.

Inwahds Coastwise.—Adah, ketch, from Thames in ballast; South. Carolina, cutter, from the Barrier, with 53 ton 3 firewood; Mary, schooner, from Great Barrier, with 38J tons fire wood; Ruby, schooner, from Rnssell, with 60 tons coal; Onward, schooner, from Russell, with 52 tons coal; Leetitia, schooner, from Kus3°ll with 75 tons coal; Catherine, cutter, from Waiwera, with £20,000 shingles, 200 posts, and 4,000 feet 3"unk timber; Lizzie, catter, from RusaeU, with 49 tons coal. ■ Outwards Coastwise.—Dream, cutter, tor Thames, with 455 bags manure, 4 tons coal, and sundries • South Carolina, cutter, for Barrier, in in ballast; Catherine, cutter, for Guam, in The New Zealand Shipping Company's ship Famsterre is on the berth at London for this P°Th'e schooner Energy was taken overdo Messrs Sims and Brown'a slip yesterday after noon, where she is to undergo a general over- s s. lona was taken out of the dock yes tprdav and sailed for Russell in the evening. Messrs Shaw, Saville and Cos. barque Abbey Holme is on the berth at London for this port. . The brigantine Meg Merriles was docked tOTh Jkew Zealand Shipping Company^ baraue Endymion, which sailed from London for this port on October 31st, brings the following pas sengers :-Saloon-Mr John T. Harper, Mrs Harper, Mrs Whitelaw, Miss Barbara Whitelaw, Miss Annie Whitelaw, Master James P. White law. Mr John Vaughan. ' ■'/"''• PEThe brigantine Oceola cleared to day.forlfort Chalmers, via Lyttelton, with a 'fnU cargo^of rough timber, sashes. &c. '■ She will sail tp-mght. The new s.s. Huia saUed for Wellington and Wanganui afternoon. Passengers: Mr and Mrs Seager, Messrs A. Mosely,. C. Higgina; W. Madden, R. Taylor, John Taylor. Huia, Holmes, for Wellington -;; ,

BRIGANTINE SIGNALLED.

A brigantine inside Tiri was signalled when we went to press. .■••. ...,-'■ ...'.'.' Cj

ONEHUNGA SHIPPING.

DAPABTURBS. taiaroa, s.s., Peter3.en, for the South

EXPORTS.

Per Taiaroa tor tne aoutn : 24 Dunaies hbukb, 10 cases confectionary, 100 sacks potatoes, l.iron trunk, 6 packages, 10 cases. , ~'

The s.s. Taiaroa, "with the San Francisco mails, sailed South yesterday afternoon. Pas seDsers:—Mr'and Mrs Tomlinson, Mr and Mrs A. Hill Jack and child, Mr and Mrs Willoughby, Mr and Mrs Neilson, Mr and Mrs Danka. Mrs Gratten and 2 children, Mrs Foster, Mrß Eraser, MrsParnell, Mrs Phillips, Misses Tunnichff, Luckie, Gertrude James, Messr^Rowe, Pascoe. Maclean, Jones, Shemff.l Wood,, Tuck, McSorley, Kilgonr, Stewart, Beaver,, Spence, Forties. Brent, %rodie. Tuke, and McKinnom iaJ

DEATH.

HESTER.—On the 17th December, 1878, Mr. William Hester, aged 57 years. The funeral will leave his late residence, Nelson-street, to-morrow (Thursday), at three o'olock. Friends please accept this invitation.

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

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1878.

' ''For'thej-.caus.ejthat^acks assistances',.j'' '" —- —Fqr the 'wrong "that needs/resistahceV' rx <-• For the future in the1 distance,- :'" Ai/ And-'the.£ood tiiat:-we can do. © 1 .

.•/wCi'j'>j;l- ii-;;if odi mem ioaiifi Thb iS C i b^ i e;se;.:;:^yestipri'j-;has--[ '&jmm.g&p/sbn ' entirely J new j phase'^in, 1 /A'merica'jl' ( }j iTj^ej Qctpber rxnail brought intelligence of art ingeniousl proposal under which ihe Chihesie in America were to be disposed of las" vagrants, and as such deported from the country as persons dangerous to the State. The last mail, however, shows that the

anti-Chinese movejtoent had directed its forces in a new direction, and which, as representing the voice of the people, was likely to be. more effectual than any oppres sive measures. Both Houses of Congress had passed resolutions in favour of a modi fication of the Burlingame Treaty between the United States and China, and a Chinese Embassy had arrived at Washington to con fer with the American Government on the subject. The proposed modifications are - in the- direction-of placing res trictions on Mongolian immigiation,. not entirely prohibitory, and this we i feel convinced will be found inadequate. Nothing short of a complete stoppage of Chinese immigration will arrest the demor alisation and readjust the; disturbed in dustrial resources of ,Arnerjca and other Anglo-Saxon countries,where the Celestials have gained a strong footing. A San Francisco journal, ■ which must be accu rately informed on this subject, sets out an indictment against the Chinaman as fol lows :—"As a matter of fact, the cheap ness of the Asiatic is relative rather than absolute. He will work for less wages than the average white man in order to secure his place. He can live on rice, and sleep in a bunk. There is, besides, no family, at least in this country, depending on his labour. The friends and relatives in his native land can easily enough be main tained for a j eai on the savings of a month anywhere in the United States. But when competition has been destroyed the Chinaman advances his wages. There are Chinese cooks in this city who now command, higher wages than the average Aryan. They work for cheap wages only to learn trades. When they have mastered the art, whatever it may be, they go into business themselves and set up opposition to their former employers. Whenever they move on a particular point, they do so in force. Working for less than others at iirst, they press forward with the resistlessness of fate. When firm standing ground is reached, and competition is des troyed, both the price of labour aud of the things manufactured is at once raised. The contest is wholly unequal. The in vaders have no taxes to pay, comparatively speaking. Usually they own no property. All that is got out of them is a poll-tax, and that does not pay the expense entailed by their criminals and paupers. What ever trades the Chinese have learned in this city they have nearly monopolised. Most of the commerce with their native laud is in their hands. They can, if unrestricted, not only dominate this State, but the whole country. The number necessary to do all the work, (manufacture all the articles, aad till all the lands in America, would not be missed in China. These people in time would supply themselves with whatever they needed, and do all the China trade. They would leave us little but the professions, literature, engineeiing, speculative philosophy, and European com merce. If they were allowed to vote, in one hundred years they would convert the United States into an appendage of China ; substitute the books of Confucius for the Bible, and blot out Christian civilization. But the menace now is simply to the labouring class. In the large augmentation of the police force in this city we have one offset for whatever has been made by Chinese cheap labour. In the increase of crime and pauperism we have another. But this cheapness, for which so much has been sacrificed, as already shown, i 3 evanescent in its nature. Wherever it destroys com petition it disappears. While the process of competition is going on it renders our own workers reckless and desperate."

SgJOo our fourth page to-day appear several letters to the Editor on current topics. There was no quorum at the Borough Council meeting, Onehunga to-day to instal the new Mayor, Mr Blaikie.

„,— v^ity xSiUSt » wu^<i uuuer me master ship of Mr Worthington, broke up yesterday afternoon for a six weeks' holiday. Several prizes were given for composition by the master, viz., to Jackson Palmer and Edgar Bowring. Miss Alice Mills took Miss Jerram's prize for recitation. One pleasing feature of the examination was the presen tation of Chambers' " English Literature " in two volumes, beautifully bound, to Mr Worthington, by the girls in the senior class, with an address expressive of their esteem. Similar tokens of good will were also presented to Misses Jerram, Beale, and Dunning.

The rota of attendance at the Court of Petty Sessions on the 24th inst. includes Messrs Thomas Macffarlane (chairman), D. Hean, G. Yon der Heyde, J. H. Home, E. Isaacs, T. B. Kenderdine, G. S. Kissling, J. May, C. C., McMillan, and B. McLean.

In the case of threatening language be fore the Police Court, Jane v. Bound, we are requested to state that defendant made an apology to complainant and paid the costs, consequently complainant withdrew the charge by consent of the Court. The matter arose out of some altercation between the parties, in consequence of the complainant Jane having discharged a gun in ■ Welling ton-street, some of the shots striking defen dant's house.

An entertainment of a very pleasing char acter was held last evening in the Devon port Hall, in aid of the funds for the new baths. The first part of the concert in cluded pianoforte solos, part songs, and ballads ; and the second part, two scenes from "The Merchant of Venice." Miss Vaug_hah performed a pianoforte solo at the opening. The songs were :—" Wrecked aud saved," by MrPanter; "When the swallows homeward fly," Miss Vaughanj "The death of Nelson,'?,, Mr Gradwell, which was encored y. "Nancy Lee,", by Mr Panter; " Who's that tapping at the garden gate," Miss Vaughan; " A farmer had two sons," by Mr Wynyafd. The dramatic scenes were carefully rendered by Mr Hammond as " JJhylock," and Mrs Ruck as " Portia." Mr H. Niccol created much amusement by his stump oration on the new baths, and their probable associations in the future of Devonport.

Mr John Chadwick, one| of the earliest aud most influential settlers in this province, and until recently a resident of Pauranga, has presented all the public schools in the Bay of} Plenty .district.with a handsome assortment' of useful books. May Ms good example find followers, especially at this time of the year.

Rewi isfgoing to show Dr. Hector a place on some land of his, about 12 miles from Kihikihi, where he says there is a sample of coal. When the steamer was going up the Mokau river, the natives' pointed out to Dr. Hector a place where there were mineral springs, the water from which is to be sent to Wellington to be analysed.

Deßernardy's "Next of Kin Gazette" for November, to hand by the mail, con tains a list of 'persons in Australia arid New Zealand of { whose, whereabouts intelligence is required -.—Thomas Housten, formerly of County Antrim, but afterwards of Oamaru; Colin Mclntosh, born in Greenock about 1846, emigrated to Australia, last heard of from Auckland 1870 5 Thomas Welch, left England 1863 for Auckland, last heard of from the Thames Goldfields in 1869.

At a public meeting held at Wellington last evening strong resolutions were passed condemnatory of Chinese immigration.

j As nearly every one has his own ideas on ! the subject of the pronunciation of some of the nanies now- ■ much upbn -the popular tongue, may I venture says, " Truth" to i give the correct ones, 'ati'least of Afghanis ;i tan, its people the Afghans, and of Cabul ? i The!-latteftis Cowbul; withHhe Accent on. I the first syllable, and Afghanistan has the j accent as marked*'orf the^wo "a's," very .broad. Afghans are the people, not the country, and I have had some amusement in hearing and reading of the " Afghan ex t pedition," instead of "the Afghanistan I expedition. Peshawur is pronounced iPesSower, and Kurrachee is Kurrarchee. ■ A friend writes to " Truth" that at the White Hart Hotel, Newmarket, England, the charge for a bedroom is three guineas, and for a sitting-room seven guineas per diem.

To the Editor : Sir,—l beg that you will be so kind as to call the .attention of the authorities to the putrid meat^fbeef, &c, which is being sold by some of the'butchers. Some of it is fly-blown, and: stinks most offensively. I know many poor men who ■having such seemingly good beef have been compelled to throw it away, after a moment's inspection.—Yours, &c, A Sufferer.

It will be in the recollection of our readers that Mrs. Thompson and her children were assisted to California under the auspices of the Ladies' Benevolent Society. The "California Farmer" refers to it thus : " The citizens of Auckland, under the influence and the promptings of the Ladies' Benevol ent Society, have recently performed a noble and generous deed to an unfortunate and destitute widow and children belong ing to America, as they term it. That Society and the citizens subscribed in a few brief days the handsome sum of fifty pounds sterling, equal to §250,t0 pay the passage and outfit of Mrs. Maria Thompson and her children to. her American home from the Colonies. We have seen the list of subscribers, and note the- names of several whom we recognize ; and, as in duty bound, we speak of such good deeds to our American citizens, and specially the widows and orphans. We take pleasure in reading their noble deeds, which are to their honor— may we Americans remember it—and when opportunity occurs ' go and do likewise.' "

A meeting of the congregation of St. Matthew's Church was held last evening in the schoolroom, for the purpose of consider ing a proposal from Bishop Cowie to guar antee for the stipend to the assistant minis ter of St. Matthew's and the charge of St. Thomas' up to the 31st March, which meant the keeping open or tha closing of St. Thomas. The Rev Robert Burrows was called to the chair, and explained the immediate object of the meeting, viz., the Bishop's request, and whether there were sufficient funds to guarantee a stipend for three months to the Rev Mr Phillips, until the return of Rev Mr Hassard in March. Captain Williams, one of the church - wardens, read the correspon dence on the subject. It was the wish of Mr Hassard that Mr Phillips should continue at S. Thomas' until his return. Mr Waymouth finally moved, and Capt. Williams seconded, and it was carried: " That a stipend of £50 be paid to Rev. E. J. Phillips, for the quarter ending March 31st." A vote of thanks to the chairman closed the proceedings.

A proposal has been made to arrange for a cricket match at an early date betAveen some of our local knights of the willow and an equal number of seamen from vessels in harbour. The nkipper of the Lebu first entertained this happy thought, and there is reason to believe that it will meet with 3 ready response from willing players. Such matches are common in the East Indies, and Jack Tar often proves a dark horse, by displaying more skill at cricket than he is given credit for. The concert and gift entertainment in the Public Hall, Newmarket, was largely attended lastnight. Severalgoodsongs were sung, and much interest was manifested by tbe audience in the distribution of the gifts. The venture was in favour of the " Build ing Fund," and was satisfactory. At the ordinary meeting of the Harbour Board, Mr Melton, ex-Mayor of Parnell vacated his seat on the Board, and in doing so, thanked the Chairman and Board for their uniform courtesy. The Chairman said the Board was equally indebted to Mr Melton for his regularity in attendance and active interest displayed in the business. No member of the Board had been more regular or more assiduous in the discharge of his public duties. The Afghans have an Irishman in their ranks in the person of a favourite cavalry leader of the Ameer's. This worthy pnce „ 1 UM/.ttuKs or tne 87Oi, where "he was known as O'Donncl. Twioo did lie become a sergeant, and twice did he subside again into a private. Finally he disappeared, and now is to be found at Candahar.

Prince Leopold is said to be desirous to become a clergyman.

The following was crowded out of our issue of last evening :—The installation of officers of Lodge Waitemata took place on Monday night in the Lodge-room of "the Masonic Hotel. Bro. E. T. Wildman, D.D.G.M., officiated as Installing Master, and the following brethren were installed in office :—Bro. J. L. Hatswell, W.M.; Bro. W. A. Fenton, S.W. ; Bro. Wright, J.W. ; Bro. H. G. Wade, Treasurer; Bro. A. Dye, Secretary; Bro. Waddel, JS.D. : Bro. Butler, J.D.; Bros. Holland and Tierney, Stewards; and Bro. Porter, Tyler. The office of Inner Guard was not filled. The Grand Lodge officers present were: Bro. Wildman, D.D.G.M.; Bro. J.-Warren, S.W. ; Bro. J. Warren, S.W.; Bro. Lodder, J.W. ; Bro. Moat, S.D. j and Bro. Dr. Goldsbro', Treasurer. At the close of the business, Bro. Thomas Hood spread the banquet with his wonted good taste and liberality. A number of loyal and Masonic toasts were drunk with enthusiasm, and a pleasant eyeningjwas the result. The following are the entries for tbo Cam" bridge Races:—Handicap Hurdle Race, 2 miles: J. Douglas's Butcher Boy. R. Kirkwood's Loafer, C. Rose's The Belle, J. Taylor's Count, W. Douglas's Rarey. Cambridge Cup, 2 miles: R.lKirk wood's Tui, Shadolt'a Orakau, J. Taylor's Derby, S. Bond's Flirt. Allwell's Clipper. Trotting Race, 2 miles : W. Smith's Florry, W. Carter's Miss Whiflo, J. Taylor's Kate, McCabo's Black Thorn, Ward's Simon, Graham's Fanny, W. Kerr's Paddy.

A break-up ontertainment will be held to morrow (Thursday) afternoon, at the Girls' Training and High School, Upper Queen-streot, when the prize distribution will take place. The school year closed yesterday at the Pines, Epsom. Mrs Backatraw distributed the prizes, and the pupils testified their warm esteem for her by the presentation of a very handsome parting souvenir, and affectionate address. The following are the names of the prize-takers :— The Misaas M. Woods (Mr Stubbing's music jpnzo), M. Hall, K. Wrigley, F. Buckland (two prizes), R. Hall (two do.), G. Priar. M. Pritt, E. Shipherd, E. Aicken, A, Aicken, R. Hall, M. Hesketh, and M. Buckland. Members of Court Zealandia, A.0.F., are re-, queßted to attend a meeting, at the Court-room, this evening, at 8 sharp. , • ! On Monday evening there was an entertain ment in the Eden Terrace Baptist School, In aid of the festival fund. The Bchool was well filled by an appreciative audience. Mr F. G. Bwing ton occupied the chair, Mr T. Cranwel led tbe choir, composed of members of the Tonic-Sol-fa Choral Union, and Meßsra .vlcMaster, Rush brook, and Coad gave readings. During the evening the chairman presented, in the name of the sohool, prize-books to the following scholars for their success in the recent Scripture contest • —Emma Coad, Lizzie Denriison, Lottie Laurent, Charles Lovett, and Thomas Wells. The whole proceedings went off with spirit, and must have been a financial success, as, in addition to a crowded house, the chairman announced that Mrs Yeoman had sent a half-sovereign by her little girl towards the funds of the school. During the evening the choir Bang the New Zealand National Anthem. A vote of thanks to the choir brought to aclOße a very pleasant evening's entertainment. The Athletic Sports in connection with the Parnell Church of England Grammar School will be held to-morrow in the Domain Cricket Ground -

fcThe Infant Wonder Troupe will repeat their gymnastic and ballad performances this evening. .Th? St. Matthew's social gathering will be held in the school-room on the evening of Mon day, the 23rd inst., to consist of a tea-party, followed by an entertainment of a musical and intellectual character. ■ r BfMr Arthur's sale|to-day of American apples was all that could be desired as regarding at tendance ; but buyers would not give prices, on account of their being in a very bad condition. Some of the cases, when opened, were quite rotten, even to blackness. The packing seemed to be defective, and the main reason for the fruit going bad was, the cases were nailed |so close that scarcely any air could penetrate them. If the lids were only lathed over, allowing plenty ventilation, they would have been in splendid condition.

I A mistake appeared in our paper on Monday evening in connection with the cricket match 18 v. 11 United. The score in the flrat innings should have been 20, and 40 for 5 wickets: the highest scorers being Ivens with 24 runs and westonwith 14,in'atead~of Lynch and Lank ham, who played with the 11 United.

CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION.

The examination of senior candi^aies-for jthe Civil Service commenced this mornings at the Supreme, Cpijrtjyundier the supervision of Mr H. will terminate on Friday afternoon. There were six cani 1 didates, as follow :—Ri Corbett (Tuakaiii ' { F. O. Fisher < (Survey tiffice), C F* Griffiths (Grafton^Eoad), HI-G. VibKeri- Customs ; J. J. Phillips, Survey Office: E E. Thomas, Customs. The subjects upon which the candidates will be examined

include English, Latin, Arithmetic," Geography, French, Plane Trigonometry,* algebra, geometry, zoology, natural pbii-S osophy, chemistry, history, and book-i keeping. -J , r - ,

SUPREME COURT.—THIS DAY.

IN CHAMBERS.

(Before E. S. Willcocks, Esq., Registrar.) RE GEORGE MA.RKIE, DEBTOR. In this case Mr George made an applica tion for the bankrupt's discharge, the pro visions of the Act having been complied with. * / V An order was accordingly made, and bankrupt discharged. RE THOMAS LONERGAN. The bankrupt in this instance was a tailor carrying on business in Queen-street. Mr Mradden applied for debtor's discharge. The Registrar was unable to make the order in accordance with the Act, as its requirements had not been completed. CREDITORS MEETING. A meeting of creditors in the estate of James Canny a settler of the Qreat North Road, was held in the Supreme Court Buildings. Mr. Brock appeared for the debtor. The liabilities were stated at £250 ■ 2s. 6d.; assets £190. Mr Thomas Macfarlane was appointed trustee to the estate.

AUSTRALIAN CABLEGRAMS.

(SPECIAL TO THE "STAR.")

{FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

SEAMEN'S STRIKE,

MELBOURNE, Dec. 17. 8.56" p.m. The seamen employed at the Sandridge Pier in unloading steamers arriving from other ports struck in a body on being ordered to unload the A.S.N. Company's Lyeemoon, on board of which there is a Chinese crew.

St?ilss of Miners

THREAT BY KELLY BUSHRANGERS.

Towns Garrisoned

SYDNEY, this day. The Newcastle miners intimate to the proprietors of the Supply Coal Company of their intention to strike The Victorian towns are garrisoned with teng Artillerymen against the Kelly gang of bushrangers. Railway drivers, stokers, and guards are armed with rifles and revolvers.

The gang threaten to tear up the rails if unpardoned and disallowed to leave the colony.

(reuter's telegrams)

SYDNEY,

December'l7.

Sir Henry Parkes has given notice of a vote of want of confidence in the Farnell Ministry. . ,/,,".'.

CABLEGRAMS.

(SPECIAL TO THE "STAR-)

(FROM OUR SPECIAL LONDON

CORRESPONDENT.)

MARCH ON CABUL

Afghans Attack Convoy.

LONDON, December 16. The advance from Jellabad commenced on the 17th inst.

The tribes attacked the Kurram convoys, and were severely repulsed. FAILURE OF ODESSA BANK. The Odessa Commercial Bank has sus pended payment.

[KETJTER'S TELEGAAMS.]

Address of Sympathy to Queen.

Trouble in Natal.

The West of England Bank . Failures.

LONDON, December 16*

The House of Commons voted an address of synipathy to the Queen on the death of Princess Alice. "V .',, ,.'.'.,-■ .

The Prince of Wales, Prince Leopold, and Prince Frederick Christian, have, left England to attend the funeral.ot the Princess. '-.',

The Governor of the Cape has now sent an ultimatum to Cetteway.

• A liberal was re-elected: for Bristol. f-J'f It is reported that the deficit of the West of England Bank is £350,000. The total loss is £1,250,000.

The Brindisi-raails are delivered. CONSTANTINOPLE, December ,14. , ' The Russians are secretly preparing to evacuate Adrianoplei There ,wa^_a long, debate in the House of Commons, on a [motion of the Under Secre tary forltidia with reference tb the' Afghan War. He said it was not intended to change the whole,on. the Indian Revenue. The debate.was adjourned.," "...,. - The Colonial Secretary"- replying to a question in the House of Commons, said the relations with South African chief Cetegways were critical, and the Governor of the Cape had sent a message to him, but it was not an ultimatum, and he hoped that an amicable settlement would yetbe effected.

SCHOLARSHIPS EXAMINATION.

The: examination of candidates for the' district scholarships commenced this morning in the 'City Kast School-roam, Wellesley-street. Mr j R. J. O'Sullivan, Inspector of School 9, superin tended the examination. There were in all 59 ' candidates from the various city.and suburban schools. Fifteen youpg ladies also competed for ; certificates of competency. The names of the competitors for the scholarships are as fol low:— IHAuokland East No. 2.—Edgar Bowring, 14 Frank Burton, 13; Horace Wm. ColebrooS, 13 • Jameß Dickaon, 14; Wm, Forrest, 13; Wm' 'Henderson, 15; Henry Hocking, 14; John ;Lason, 15 ; George Lippiatfc, 14; Jas. Mathieson. 113; Robert McPherson, 14; Lucius O'Brien, 14 • Frederick JohnjOlson.l3; Jackson-Palmer, 15- George Paui; 13; Andrew Robertson, 15; James Rybnrn, 14; Robert Ryburn,l2; John Thomas ; Whiteside, 14; Percy H. Wood, 15. ; Auckland WEBTNo.;I.y-Herbert Brabazon, = 13. y.f *'lJi!rtl' iteS> Cambridge.—RbbertMc^eiagH-, 12. .fflDEvoNPOßT;;^Charles Bailey, 13; Ernest ißailey, 12; Walter,-Brown,,■l4*Henry Smith, 13; Henry Wood, 12. '; ' ~ ■ ■ %' ! Driving CREEE^Berihara" Luks, 12; Harold Montsromeryyl3i. , ..-: i Hautapa.—Jame3 Cockburn,McLaurin, 13. KAiTaiA.—Frederick H. iv • Matthews, 15 Robert Shannon, 15.; ' : "' \ Lake.—Joseph James Patterson Sheriff, 12. ] Mount A lbbrt.—Jameß French, 13. Mercer.—Francis Hosking,; 15., . - Newton West.—Duncan McKinley, 14. ! Onkhunga.—Conn Bissitt, 14.- Jamea Bower, 14 ;• James Cook, 15; Abraham Israel, 13; Frank RobiQSon,l4. ; j OTAHu,Hu.--George;:Kruir7l3., •■-, -. ; -, - v-' I. Ponsoktby.—Fredeifickßettariy,! l3; Archibald Campbell, 14; Charles - Edwards, 13; Frank Goodapre, il2"| David SimpsoD.i 13:."Andrew Paeahoai—N. V.-:Y;'Hazard, 12V of : v Jsi '■•■■ Patumahoe.—Harold Criape MeHsopp.;. ' i Panmure.—Frederick Searchfleld, v; ' j TuAKAt;.—Francis Brpwn, : 12;. John Poland, TAUR'AiJQAL-^HeiiryMcKellar.U.^J Tr" ka afeß«^ 14. j (xfGERTXiraCA.aiKS.OF. EKOFIGIBNCICiBai I a'n&cfoliowiiigi&iref the mamea:ioft.theoyo^3j 4aaies(Comt'etiAgifor-.c6rtincatea6fi/pi'6fldienor° I -AvcKXiANiymxax. No. L—Elizabeth rFieldergi j Driving Creek.—Johanna Bowden, 12. O ; Kawakawa.—Clara Lorigan, 14. ; OTiffijHC.-EditliGoodwm, 12; Alice Gordon, 12; John McGee, 12; Inez Reyburn, 13. _PARNELt,. — Laura Chitham, 13 ; Matilda Ellison, 12; Louisa Joseph, 14. ; Patumahoe.—Charlotte C. Finlay, 14. L; -i; ItrKU-~Mary KUen Currie, 16; Isabella Smith, 14.

. The candidates wereexamined thismn«,- : Jn geography, alid.|his afternoon i n XiSSh 1111? Roman WstOry.t.Th%e X amhiatio^nwillconHS nd until FndayJafternoOn. ""^ontmug I OPJBN aCiiOL ARSBIPS .* The open (scholarships examiuatinr, menced on Monday, and will also tlr™- n S om'

THE KELLY BUSHRANGERS.

THEIR MOVEMENTS,

[BY TELEGRAPH.]

[From our own Correspondent.]

TH, following t^mS^f^^ bourne papers :— ° JMeI-

m , . . . . EUROA, December 4 ; ,The telegraph wires were cut yesterday aw three miles from here, and the National Rn«t robbed. The manager, together with theclerka and servants, were forcibly taken away Th occurred at about halt-past 4 p.m. They wo™ driven in two vehicles by the Ke'lys to Vn™^: husband's, Faithfull Creek station, and foS up with about 20 others until 11 p.m., when tht were liberated without injury. Thp VToXuF stuck up ti.e Faithfull Creek station at2Dm I s Mondaj, a..d have been about the vicinity since. OijC of them dined at the Deboce HrftS yesterday. Tnc> croupfht In a vehicle belonging to Gloster, a hawker, for the purpose of tp moving the occupant o£ the Bank. Theyarp supposed to have youe in the direction of v iolpt

DESCRIPTION OF THE COUNTRY . The ".Daily Telegraph" adds the following information:—Euroa is on the north-eastern line, 100 miles from Melbourne, and aboS 20 miles this side of Benalla. The ranges from Mansfield's extend the whole |way so thatthp gang would not have to go into" open country to get to Euroa. The Faithful Creek ia on the western side of the railway, and extends in f-h^ direction of Violet Town. There would: too bably bo only about one policeman in the Euroa and it is just probable he would know nothing of the presence of the gang till the prisoner! esoaped to Midmjh. the bushrangers supposed to have crossed 'lo new south WALES. "".m

The came paper next day published the following from it 3 own correspondent at Wahgunyah, dated December sth: "Informa tion reached here to-day that rour men Btole a boat from the puntman at Tarrowone;a, thirty miles from here, and crossed the river. The puntman states that on hearing a noise he weat oat from his house, at half-past 12 o'clock at night, and saw four men in the boat. ■ Bo challenged them, and they turned the head of the boat down stream. The puntman then ran; inside, and bringing oat a gun, ran after the men, and challenged them again. The men in the boat then turned towards the Victoria side of the river, and the puntman fired two shots at them, after which he lost sight of them in the darkness of the ni^ht. He gave infor mation to the police, and a search was instituted at daylictht this morning, when the tracks of the men landing on the New South Wales side were found* and followed by five of the police. The.men who took the boat are sup Dosed to be Kellys' gang. The Kellys have relations about Tarrawocga, who have connived at their escape. Whether the men were the Kellyß or not who crossed, it is certain that the boat was stolen temporarily, and four men crossed into .New South Wales without permission of the owner, asd without answering when fired at." ALiRM AT VIOLET TOWN. Another telegram in the!" Daily Telegraph," dated Benalia, 9th December, states there is con siderable excitement and alarm manifested by the inhabitants of Violet Town and the vicinity in consequence of information received that the bushrangers have been seen during the last few day in the bush near the township. The gang have many friends in the district, and the in formation is considered reliable, as it was very reluctantly given. Tde police are now scouring the country in every direction, but no news frj expected.for a few days. ■ THE PUNT MYSTERY EXPLAINED.

The mystery attending the abstraction o£ the boat from the Puntman, at Yarrawonga, on the 4th inst., is thua explained by a correspondent who writes that two men wanted a lad at the punt to puc them over from the N.S.W. side of the river into "Victoria for nothing. They had no money. The lad referred them, to his em ployer, and told them they would most likely gain his consent for a free passage if they could convince him they had no money; but instead of going as advised, they went down the river and camped until late, when everything was quiet, then took off the boat, ana succeeded in getting it away. They had not gone far, however, when the noiee disturbed the puntsman, who ran out with a gun and called on the men to stop, but the foolish fellows only rowed the harder away. Thepuntsman then fired both barrels, and one rarvn cried out. The police turned out. in ; full force, and were about during the rest of the night. The two men were captured next morn ing, and sent over to the N.S. Wale 3 side. One of them said he had got a few shots in his arm, and that he heard the bullet from the second barrel whizzing past his ear rather too close to be pleasant.

COMMERCIAL.

At Mr Alfred Buekland's wool sale, neld to day, upwards of 300 bales were offered for com petition ; and with the exception of ODe or two withdrawals, the whole realised satisfactory prices. Greasy wool fetched at from 6*d to BM, 7id being the average; washed wool fetched'at from 9Jd to 12Jd, IOJd being the average. Messrs Ireland Brothers, Hull and Co., Potter and Co., Sutherland, John S. Hay, and Hirst were the principal buyers. ... * ■ , -^

ENTERTAINMENT AT NEWMAKET.

The entertainment, last evening, given by the Newmarket Literary Institute, on behalf of the library and building<fund, was a decided snecess.. Mr Hogg ably filled the chair, and the following la<lie3 and gentlemen tookpart: Misses Andrew, Smith,-and Odium, Messrs Redfern (pianist); Doran, .Littlewood, Morgan, Beran, Cronwell, Hawkins, and Young. There was a crowded house, and evidently thn effort of the committee was largely appreciated. Notwithstanding the substantial assistance to the fund from this con cert, a balance will yet have to be raised to cove?, the expense of- contract entered into. The com mittee desire to acknowledge with thanks the following sums towards the object in view :— General Government, present of old sheds; ect., £1210s; Mr Richard Main, 20s ; Mr Ralph Peok mere, 20s; proceeds of concert Yicfcoria Lodge, 1.0. G.T., £6: also'presents of goods from Messrs A. Clark, John Auger, John Jenkins, Robertson, Kent, Webber, Brooks, and Barlow. The.pro ceeds of last night's concertare expected to realise about £5 or £6. Further contributions will be gratefully received by any of the committee.

INQUEST ON THE LATE FIRE IN THE THEATRE BUILDINGS.

An inquiry into the. probable cause of the fire in the buildings of the Theatre Royal, was. held this afternoon before Dr. Philson (coroner), and an intelligent',jury of ;15 at the Royal Mail-Hotel, Victoria-street, Mr Owen Jones, foreman. - ;' Mr Cooper, solicitor, appeared for Mr T Henry Hoag, the occupier of the premises, f 1 Mr Hesketh; watched theV'jcase for-itife Manchester Fire Insurance Company. VMr Boardman was also present.. ■ ': : Sergeant Andrew Clarke representedJhe. police. .■-•-:;-■;-•-■-" -- ,^ Henry Hawkes, fisherman, residing^at Ponsonby, said he was coming outoftlie Greyhound Hotel, and saw a quantity of smoke coming out of the passage by the ! theatre. Three young men were; with him, two MilJs's and Marsh. r -He ran accross Victoria-street,; and saw that the smoke was issuing from Hoag's. shop, also, I the _ reflection of , flames through the •grating. Saw Detective (Grace and in jformedhim of the fire, the fire-bell was |rung.'''Met Lovo, the actor, and told him of .the fire under the theatre. A crowd col lected; - The police were on the spot, ? also ;Mr Hughes and his men. The engine was at once, put into play, and the lire was speedily extinguished. . Mr Hoag was pre-r sent at the time of the ridging of the second pstl.t v; Did r not detect any smell of I kero-: : sene. '....;,,';' ■~.- <.r; • .-ouoti,';i,-; ■■ -;io :■<■ i-'-ra y&wft ! Henry Hoagj fruit and cigar dealer, said his shop formed part of the theatre build ings. ;; His stock consisted : Tobacco, £150 ~*•, jewellery, £90 ;--pictures and fancy goods, £20 ; fruit aud confectionery, £10; fixtures, £25. Rented; che . shop ; of Mr R. Carr) at £2 per week. Employed a female assfey: tant. ;~fflas insured in the Manchester/ Insurance Company for £200. Paid ttie premium on the 4th inst. Did not insure., voluntarily, but was forced into it by the agent. The shop was- lighted by gas. There were, four- or five pipes leading from the meter. There were two burners in the cellar. „. No fire was lit on they 13th.,.Did not notice any escape -of gas-^ Had about; 5 gross, of-wax vestas in differen^; parts of th 6 shopi'*1 Had nothing ignitablo' besides matches on the premises. There ■ were shavings left by .the carpenters., He went "home 'to Parnell. ' Estimated;. hi^to^at £230..., Had no idea how.the fire ' 6^j^naiie,d i '^ O K ) }!io''^f':iJi'>'v'a/9»t.? i^Wriwj^. j To the foreman> cKHe: didi nofc irdublefit<*^ after every, 'one/Xurifflv;he>'-gdlpali; theihair burnt 'off,his head, .and got nothing for it.' To Detective : He lit his cigar at the door, previously to going: home, and fastened the door. There was no smell of i gaS..' ' . ■ .:,■ > " ■ ".•-■ ■■ ■ ■-'■ ■■■•'■■ " " ' ' ' ; Cross-examined at some length by Mr Hesketh. He claimed £200 through his solicitor. [Left Sitting.]

EVENING Si Ait. WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 18



O N S ALE . .'- .. AT THE' •''■-, -■-."'. :.y'r., Stores of the Undeksigned : ■ litwo - horse mower jand corn- BINDER MACHINE 1 No. 2 TAUNTON HAY-MAKER i ' | 1 No. 27 HORSE-RAKE 1 N.S.D. CHAFF-CUTTER . ; 1 FAN JMHili, for I WinnowinglSGrain" and -.//Seeds.. ~.,■;:.,.:; .. .■ .. ■:" :.;;■■• ' y'-.i:-v ,\ The above Machines are well worth inspection. W. J. HURST & C0f.,,: , 101. Queen-street, j ~ (! . > COLONIAL INSURANCE OOMFANY . OF MEW ZEALAND. FIRE AND MARINE. Capital ,UU M-wdJwwfy^igmte. f;iis6?,<K»,ooO HEAD OFFICE—WELLINGTON. NOTJCK-TO-INSURERS.^ -~. At the expiration ot thb first' Financial Pdlti& of the Company the Directorafewlin'bffei^to persons who' have insured' with' the ■ Company the right of taking up at par one of the unalloted shares for ; eyery\sl of premium paid by them whether for fire or marine risks. "' " • : GKO.S. GRAHAM, GeneraVManager. ; ty'i'^x'."'. :.'"-':-:-':i-!;.fi■■■■:'.■■';-;■ y''^'(: -'s' lM! ■



1 I^TORTH BRITISH AND N 13^ TILK INSURANCE COMPANY. LONDON AND 'i Established 1809. Incorporated by Royal Charter. Canltal '' • ' H - - „ £2,000,000 Reserve Fund.. .. v.-• „ ~ 1,082,768 Income of the Fire Department, Net Premiums and Interest, 1877 .. _ 916,646 President: HlaGracethe .D.uke.pt Roxburghe,,K.T, l , g V lOre-PRESIDENTS: His Grace the Duke of Sutherland, K.G.; His Grace the Dukejof Abercorn, K.G. EXTKAORDINABY DrREOTORS: Right Hon. the Karl of Airlie, Right Hon. the Earl of Strathmore, Right Hon. Sir James Fer gusson, of Kilkerran, Bart., Sir Matthew White Ridley. Bart., Right Hon. the Earl of Elgin, Right Hon. Lord Wolverton, Sir Walter James, Bart., Sir John Maiorbanks, of Lees, Bart., Sir Robert Hay, of Haystoun, Bart., David Mahony, Esa., Dublin. . ' GENERAL COURT OF DIRECTORS. . ■. Chairman: ■ ■ ' ■Right Hon. Lord Lawrence, G.C.8., G.C.S.I. and P.O. Fire Risks taken on buildings and property in the Provincial District of Auckland at lowest SATKS B ' " Losses promptly and liberally dealt with. SHERA BKOS., Agents, iQUEEN-STRKET. A UCKLAND RACING. CLUB, i SUMMER MEETING. (Boxikg Day) December 26th, 1878; (New Year's Day), January Ist and 2ND, 1579. (Boxing Day (Thttsday), December 26, IS7S. Railway Plate, of 50 soys The Auckland Cup (Handicap), of 300.soys Handicap Hurdle Race, of 50 soys Maiden Plate, of 80 soys Hobey Scurry, of 10 soys New Year's Day (Wednesday), January 1,1579. Derby Stakes, of 100 soys Publicans' Purse, of 60 soys Selling Race, of 50 SOV3 The Auckland Racing Club Handicap of 200 soys Hack HubdlE R \ce, of 10 soys Grand stand handicap, of 100 soys Thursday, January 2,1879. M •rtts" Produce Stakes, of 100 soys Auck -Nd Plate, o£ 100 soya H anL'tc p Steeplechase, of 150 soys St wa, ds' Handicap, of 100 soya Co.n solution Handicap, oC4O soys rof."s and regulations s ;oc Handbills.) WM. PimCIVAL, Secretary A.R.C. pfRAND MUSICAL EXCURSION TO TIRITIRI AND BACK • ; - ■ ON ~ , , .. .; .= ~ : : Christmas Day, 25th December, By the ARTILLERY BAND on board the s.s. ROTOMAHANA. To Start at: 2.30 p.m. sharp. TTNITED INSURANCE COMPANY, U ■ FERE AND MARINE. FIDELITY & ACCIDENT GUARANTY COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. -rtnurjircm sb'CiO.. . . Agents for Auckland Province. 92, Queen-street. AUCKLAK D RAILWA V S Christmas Holidays. Single Tickets issued from December 21 to January i, will be available for Return any day up to January 6. A. V. MACDONALD. A T I N A BU R V & riO'S , -VU > GRANDSHOW ■-■'■ ■ OF SUMMER DRESS GOODS ! New Summer Washing Fablio - Fashionable Millinery Summer Hats Ladies' Costumes r * Girls' Costumes Maids' Costume's Ladles' and Children's Underolothing Black and Coloured Bilks ■" ; New Shades in Lustres Snowflake Dress Goods Frillings, Silk Ties . Y,\ t,{ >•■ ti ?• • ' ;:;Gloveß, Umbrellas - • Linen Collars and CufTs ■ . Prints I Prints! ■ Manchester Goods Fancy Goods Millinery, Trimmings .. j , &C, &C, &C. , v AN .INSPECTION' INVITEp. A. LINA BU R V & CO.' 8, 204, &, 206. .QuiffiK^-STRBET,' ' ' •/";'"''AucktiLND;''; ' " -OANK OF NEW SOUTH WALES Established 1817# ', Paid-up Capital "..*■' '■■ U. .. £1,000,000 Reserve Fund ... -J' ~ 460,000 This Bank is prepared to make special arrangements for Deposits lodged for fixed periods, and to transact all other Banking Business on terras to be ascertained on appli cation. London Exchange. Selling, 60 days, 1 per cent, premium. Buying, 60 days, I per cent discount. Auckland Branch: T. H. IVEY, ',' _ -•'■.''. Manager. rpH.E.; MANCHESTER FIRE X ASSURANCE COMPANY. , ', Established 1824. CAPITAL ..ONE MILLION ST3RLING. RKViCNUE. . • 1855 .. V. .. .> £49,762 '! 1865 .;: .. .. .. 91,558 • " 1875 •?%?/';;:„ "■' .. .. 196,720 </:■ ■fiß76" nf.v. •'■■-.•.- .. .. 224,014 ' ..i8,7f!';;.^;:.;...\^ - , ..,"265,993; ~;. !FIRB RISKS on all Insurable Property taken at Lowest Rates of Pkemium. , : . : ~ N.B.f-All Lossesl will be paid here with liber ality and despatch; ', g. > '.<h ■(. Agent for the Prpyincial District and City of Auckland. -■'■:"■ .••-.-•!; ■; i]i<'::,-o i,-. '<i .■■-.■: ;■. ! ;r / JOHN R, RANDBRSON; ■ 1 '' No. 5, Insurance Buildings, Queen-street. TO TpiCNIC T> ARTIES. ..ASSORTED-CASES of Beer, Brandy,' Cham pagne, Soda, Lemonade,"Syrup; Claret, &c.» packed with; care, and DELiyEREp on the SHOBTEST NOTICE.' -r r THISTLE BOTTLE DEPARTMENT/ THESE TTL ER' S GUI DE. •/;;;".,;'"■■'■ price, i5. 1 6D..;;4 ;i;;; j;-/;;.:;'i;: / ;; ii.BY J.G.oSHARLAi^pv Auckland^' j• t This Book teaches b.6w-r to' preserve 'HBALTH > 'i!ji&jfffspii&^DlSH! iSE^V Xt!|e&heg"s^M|-i)eoipfe; figw'ipjifecQin^ !ST.RO|TQf)TJfe fetches^'•h'pw, J§^dl what.toiEAT, td DRlNK,Ojßtod>to ;AVpiD;;how6 to feSc'ome healthy,- ttvpY^bhkjtf? > liye and^ enjoy . a _long .IiIFJC, It. jteeafiaLon DIGESTION, Wood, and IMnk,/Clotbing, and* Bathing; the treatment of Common Ailments' and n Cases of Emergency, and where no other help is at hand. A Life may thus be Saved. Sold by all Booksellers, and SHARLAND AND CO., opposite the Post-office.



THE PARTNERSHIP hitherto sub sisttng between J. Cosgrave and W. Gsaham has been dissolved by mutual consent. tair. na a\ JOHN COSGRAVE; (Signed) WM# GRAHAM. In consequence of the Dissolution, the WHOLE o£ the STOCK-IN-TRADE, BOOK DEBTS, &c, In Auckland and elsewhere, must be sold immediately., in order to realise. ....." .. The SALE OF^THE GOODS will take place In Queen-street on TO-MORROW (Thursday), ■when that Enormous and Valuable Stock must be Sold Regardless of Cost ! ! J« Cos GRAVE & Co. Wholesale and Retail DRAPEES 4ND CLOTHIERS, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. mH E TVT E W J7E4LABD sar CLOTHING FACTORY -m EMPLOYS UPWARDS OF 60 WOEKPEOPLE. BRANCHES FOR THE SALE OF OUR MANUFACTURES AT , AUCKLAND napier WELLINGTON WANGANUI DUNEDIN OAMAKU TIMARD- INVERCAHGILL CHRISTCHURCH. The Proprietors have had to fight their way inch by inch in opposition to the interests of Importers and Shippers, but the desire on the part of the Public to encourage New Zealand Industries has been manifested by the great success which has attended all the Branches of he Now Zealand Clothing Factory- SUMMER SKASON, 1878-1879. Now in receipt of MKN'S, BOYS', and YOUTHS' CLOTHING, especially Manufactured for the Auckland Market, and Superior in Style and Fit to the Imported Goods. A great portion ia made of the famous Mosgiel Tweeds, manufactured of.^pure New Zealand wools. A l-SINGLE GARMENT SOLD AT WHOLESALE PBICE. rho Largest and Choicest Stock in New Zealand of Hats, Caps. Hosiery, Port manteaux, Bags, and the latest^Novel ties^nTies, Scarfs, Collars, &c. A SINGLE ARTICLE SOLD AT WHOLESALE PRICE. AllJGoods are marked in Plain F ures, for CASH ONLY. Any Article purchased and not appro ved of will be exchanged with the same courtesy with which it was sold, or, if desired, the money will be returned. J. B. ROBINSON, Manager Auckland Beanch. Agency in New Zealand for Wertheim's Celebrated Sewing Machines. -VTATIONAL INSURANCE COM PANY OF NEW ZEALAND. Capital .. - .... ~ £1,000,000. "" '["~2 H uyT.TM-rrTT.n T.TArm.TTv !FIRE' AND" MARINE BISKS, of every description accepted on the most favourable terms. All funds Invested In the colony. HENRY E WILLIAMS. FURNITURE— For the Drawingroom Dining-room,, Library, Be room, or Kitchen, on Sale at I & 11. COOKE'S. CARPETS— Including Brussels, lapes \J try, Kidderminster, Stair Felt, and Dutch, on Sale I & 11. COOKE'S. ImOLEUM and Floorcloths, all widths, J Bath Mats, in Linoleu r, and Floorcloth, on Sale at T & H. COOKE'S. HEARTH RUGS, Door Mats, plain and wool bordered, Matting, Wool Mats, Bed-side Rugs, on Sale at T. & H. COOKE'S. . g RON BEDSTEADS. — French, Half JL Tester, Stump and Folding; Iron Cots, all sizes. Weed Bedsteads and Wood Cots, on Sale at T, ft H. COOKK'S. BEDDING.— Hair, Wool, Spring, Cocoa Fibre, and Flax Mattresses, Feather Beds, Bolsters and Pil lows, on Sale-at T. & H» COOKE'S f^ LASSES.—Ghimney Glasses, in Gilt, VST Walnut, and Maple Frames; Toi let Glasses, Toiletware, Cane eeated Chairs, in great variety, on Sale at T. «c H. COOKE'S. PRICES.— As we import direct .from the English Manufacturers, we are able to sell all imported goods as low as any house in town; and, employing stkam power In our Factory, are enabled to offer articles of local manufacture at a very moderate.rate. , ■ T. A -:H. Oooke's FURNITURE AND UARPBST WAREHOU H 67. QUEEN-STREET. -fiT O T I C E. KEMPTHORNE, PROSSER AND CO. DRUG CO. (Limited). Applications for Shares must be lodged by SATURDAY, 21st, at the office of MR. A. SAUNDBRS, "j ........ '-, . . Insurance Buildings. The iniquity of counißfeiting lies not so much in the hurt done to the p^prietore or the genuine article, for this can only be of a pecuniary character, but to the people on whom the im position is practiced. Doubtless* many have been led to disbelieve In the virtue and efficacy of "Udolpho Wolfe's Schiedam Aromatic Schnapps," from the fact that they have been ingeniously misled to believe that what they were using was the original. But a knowledge oj the article itself, would soon detect the fraud.