SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

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ARRIVALS.

LAST K.VBNIXG. Argyle, s.s., Crawford, from Whangarei and Mangapai

TO DAY. Zealand!!), S.S., Chevalier, for Sydney

DEPARTURES.

LAST KVENINGt Anno Milbank, p s., Anderson, for Whangarol Ulonclg, a E., Farquhav, for Tauranga Famiy Kelly, ketch. McDonald, for Whangaroa Gem, sehooiuv'', Diaz, for Tairua lona, b.s., Storenaon, for Russell

TO-DAY. .Albion. R. 9.. Garrard, for Sydney „„:„„„ Zsalandia.P.M., B . P .,Chevalier.ior San Francisco Golden, Isle, schooner, Watts, for Russell

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

New York—Aberdeen, loading Samoa—Venture, at o.,ce London -A' azi (loading) and Fernglen to follow Tauranga—Glender, Monday For New Plymouth and Southern Ports — Taiaroa, Wednesday For Russell—Tona, Monday; Albion, Tuesday For Tauranga and Southern Ports — Penguin,

Monday -j, ~ Whangaroi—Argylc, Tuesdays and Fridays ; Anno Milbank, Mondays and Thursdays. VESSELS EXPECTKD.

Agate, barquo, from New York; Bailed Scptem tier 2*?rcL ■ British Empire, ship, from London; loadl'ag Blsranrck. H.1.G.M.5., from Samoa Ben Nevis (J.C.V.M.), Ehip, from London; sailed

Elinor Vernon, barque, from New York: loading Loch Uit, barque (W.Q.L.K.). from London; sailed October 23rd . Stracathro, ship, from London; loading TroveJyan, ship (V.N.H.S.), from London

loading AKne.'i Donald, schooner, from Levuka Energy, schooner, from Levuka Edith, schooner, from Karotonga Falcon, barquentine, from tho islands Fiery Cross, schoonor, from Oamaru Flirt, brigantino, from Huon Island Oaei, schooner (3.R.U.8.) from Samoa Mary Anderson, schooner, from Samoa Pirate, schooner, from the Islands Pearl, ketch, from Rarotonga Syren, brig, from Sydney Tribal Cain, schooner, from Levuka Minnehaha, schooner, from Rarotonga MiilKC, schoonor, from Samoa and Tonga Mercia. barque, from Loriuon, loading Island Lily, brigantino, from Chatham Islands Oamaru, brigantino, from Dunedin Wuiwera, schooner, from Austral Group Loon<*antt, barque, from Hobart Town Marmion, brigantino, fromTimaru Annie Wilson, Bchooner, from lyttolton Glimpse, barque, from Timaru Penguin,'s.s., from the South, Thursday

IMPORTS.

Per Zealandia from Sydney—3 cases merchan dise. EXPORTS. Per Zealandia, for Honolulu : 1 caso drapery, i cases kauri gum, 210 boxes soap, 13 ;cases con fectionary 45 colls rope. For San Francisco: 23 bundles'whalebone. Per Albion for Sydney: ISO sacks bran, 5 boxes gold, 1 cage.

H.M.S. Cormorant is not expected to leave for Wellington until to-morrow.

The barque Scottish Prince arrived from London yesterday after a passage of 93 days.

The three-masted schooner Kstelle left Kai para for Lyttelton with a cargo of timber on Sunday last. The s.b. Southern Crosses advertised to leave for gisborne, Napier, Wellington, and Lyttelton on Thursday afternoon.

The brigantino Aratapu arrived inside Kai para Heaas from Auckland on Tuesday last, after a passage of eigot days. The brigantine Magellan [Cloud is loading ■with, timber at Aratapa, Kaipara, for Lyttelton.

The brigantino Hannah Bromfleld, which arrived at Kohukohu from Wellington on the 26thult.,is loading with timber there for Wel lington. Tho brigantino Look Out arrived at Kaipara from this port on Tuesday last. She is now loaaingwlth timber.at Te Kopuru for Sydney.

The brigantine Sea Bird is daily expectßd at Kohukohu to load with timber for Lyttelton.

The mail steamer Zoalandia sailed at 1 p.m. to-day for Honolulu and San Francisco with the outward miils. Shp took a quantity of cargo from this port, and tho following passengers :— Saloon : Mrs Pittar, Messrs W. P.McCormick, Clark Hndton, Jamos, Cameron, J. M. Man-, nincr James Duncan, P. Clarfe; and Lorry, t-tcorase: Mrs R. K. Williams and 2 children. Mrs B Cuthbert, Messrs Francis, Fermr, Jones, Kolly, P. O. Halloran, and J. Maguire.

The brig Prairie is ashoro atKaipara Heads. This iB the same vessel that was on tho rocks some time ago at Whangaroa, and subsequently came on to Auckland, and proceeded hence to Australia. She is owned by Captain Fishor, of tho Loongana, and Mr P. Lacy, of Hobart Town. The 5.3. Argyle arrived last evening from WhanHarei andMargapai with 53 sacks gum, 13 bales wp01,6 boxes eggs, 9 kegs butter, and o tons sundries. Sho returns.to-mgat.

Mr John Bnrns announces that tho Canard Company have concluded a contract with Messrs J. and G. Thomson, of the Clyde, to build a shiD the size of which will be exceeded'only by the Great Eastern. The Sahara, for such la to be too name—an unfortunate selection, as it seems to us—of tha new steamer, will bo built of steel. She will be 7,500 tons burthen and 10 000 horse power, and will be able to carry JoO jirst-c ass and 600 steerage passengers, and 6,500 tons of cargo* The ship is to be ready for sea in March 1881. The expanse of working the great ships now or, the New York station must be enormous, aad the Sahara will be a costly ex periment.

DEPARTURE OF THE ALBION.

The Union Company's s.s. Albion saved this afternoon for Sydney, via Russell. She took a Quantity of cargo and the following passengers : —fealoon : Mr and Mrs Lingard, Miss Melrose. Miss Moore. Mrs -Lovell. Messrs Knowles> Thomas, Hunter,,Smythe, Nolan, C. B. Knocker, Mahoney. Chamber?, Clarko, Sheppard, Dr Guarde. Steeiago: Robt Currie. For Rub aali: Miss X' Wihnott,.

ARRIVAL OF THE ZEALANDIA.

The non-arrival of the Pacific Mail Company's Bteainer Zealandia early this morning caused considerable surprise; but all doubts regarding hor safety or any accident were set at rest dur ina the forenoon by a telegram received Dy Mr Beardsiey, tho agent, from Knssell. stating that she waa sighted by the Ringarooma near North Cape yesterday afternoon. She wan signalled shortly before eleven o'clock this forenoon, and was along ide the wharf shortly after noon. We are indebted to Mr R. McDonald, purser, for late flies, passenger list, and the following report of the passage :— On January Ist at 12.20 p m. the Zealandia left anchorage in Sydney Harbour • discharged nilot at 1 p.m.; passed Three Kings sth 8.40 a.m.; j minded North Cape at 3 p.m.; received pilot on board 6th at 10.20 a.m. Weather fine until evon inc of 3rd, when strong U.K. winds were met with which incroaaod to a sale accompanied by very heavy sea, and lasted until rounding tho North Cape at 3 p.m. on the sth. Slowed down at 1015 p.m. until i a.m. on 6th on account o£ +hick and rainy weather accompanied by stormy ii E winds. Passengers for Auckland:—Saloon: Messrs K. Scrimgeour, Arrowsmith, Tourison, J D ckenson, H. Rowlings, J. B. Nutting, Gamman J. P. Cassidy, J. R. Hill, H. B, Hakes, Col P L Scratchisy, Miss Marks, Mrs Judson and child, Mrs Hincholiffe, Misses Owen atd Hinchcl'ffe, Mrs Freeman, Sir Wm. and I.ady Manning. Miss Manning, Mr Russell. Steeraße: Molsrs D. Hunter, J. Hill, S. Weston, W. Cartwright, T. McWilliam, T. Sadprove. Hamil ton J Davia, Mrs Parkinson, Messre Bonrl and Wallace. For San Francisco: 17saloon, and 22 steerage. SEE'

NOTICE TO MARINERS.

Marine Department, Wellington, 20th December, 1879. Notice is hereby given that Captain Car michaeL of tho schooner Lonisanna, reports that, in latitude 15deB. 50min. 30sec. S.. and longitude 176deg. sGmin. W., he saw patches of dark water, and on taking soundings found lo ana 17 fathoms. Tho reef appoared to be much more shallower to the south and .south-west, as far as the eye can reach. The bottom is coral. —H. A. Atkinson.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

. . ARRIVALS. Waitaki, 8.5., Kdlo, from the South DEPARTURES. Hinemoa s.s. Fairchild, for Wellington.

Tho ss. Wnitaki, Captain Hdic, arrived at rtaehunsm at 6 a.m. with the outward Frisco mail. Reports ißaving Wellington 230 p.m. on the Ith, arrived New Plymouth 9 a.m., sailed 2 vm. same day, arriving aa above. Kxpcriencefl fine weather on the coast. Passengers: Mesdamea Helm, Robboi, Holmes, Misse3. Hha'land, Perston, Solemann, Rev. J. Isitt, Rev. Mr BerWer, Holmes 2. Messrs. Heim, Kasby," Inry, Pattenor, Davis, Wigntmaa, Thomas, Baker, Kantor, Hooper. Armstrong, lony, Duncan. Clarke, (Andsews mail agent) Beverage Rev. Mr. Greenhoth, Master Kennedy, Mr. HardinK and Company (Pinafore Troupe). 0 steerage. .

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

ARRIVAL OF THE RINGAROOMA.

Russbix, this day. The B.s. Einßarooma, Captain Chatfleld, left Svduey at 4.30 p.m. on the 31st December. She experienced light N.K. winds and fine weather until Saturday, the 3rd inst., when astrong N.it. gate with a very h°avy sea set in, and lasted untii making the land on Monday at noon. Passed the North Cape at 3.30 p.m. on 4th inst., and arrived at Kussell at 6 a.m. on tho 6th. Pas sengers : Saloon, for Auckland—Mr and Mrß Frost the Misses Frost (i\ Mastars Frost (5), Mr Summners, Mr Bond, Miss Green, Mr and Mrs Turner and servant, Mrs Fry. Napier—Messrs Morrison and Galbortson. Wellington—Messrs Fitzherbert, Stevenßon, Bavig. Lyttelton— Mr Burnell. Port Chalniers—Mr S. G. Johnston. Steerage passengers—Russell, 1; Anokland, 12 ; "Wellington, 5; Lyttelton, 14; Port Chalmera, 19. There waß s, dense fog all night, and she could not get in.

Arrivals: Transit, Sea Breeze, lona. Depar tures • Binfrnrooma sails at i o'clock, Passen aers—Messrs Marshall and Davia for Napier. St. Clarke. Still blowing a gale from Easterly, with thick weather.

Port Chalmers, this day. Sailed—Timaru for London, with 12 passen gers and a full cargo of wool, tallow, and Brain, valued at £112,085. Arrived—Rotorna from tho Bluffl.

ENGLISH SHIPPING.

- The ship Trevelyn commenced loading at London for Auckland on November 20th. '• Messrs Shaw, Savijle and Co.'a ship British Empire Captain Mather, for thia port, left " London on N ovember iQi, find Falmonth on the Bth. She haa on board the following passengers: —Saloon: W. Tillotson, Mra TjJlotson, K. W. HipErame, W. A. B. Track, R. F. Connolly, A. E. Boodle, J. P. Kidd, Mrs Kidd, Thos. Huxley, W. Veitch, Anna Veitch, Walter F. Veitch, 0. Tyrwhitt and Dr E. Menzies. Second Cabin : Mra Stoddart, Mrs Angley, Miss Ansley, Mabel Ansley. Master Ansler, Comyn Ansley. A. J. Hitchcock, Mr Cartner, William Hutchmson, Mary Hutchinson. Amelia Hufcchinson, Kobert Hutchinson, William Hulebioacn, Mary Hut cbingon, Acmes HutobMson, Patience Hutchm son, Gco. Hutcliinson, Stephen Arblester, Kmma Arblcster, Klizabeih Arblestcr, Letilia Arblester Alice Beardmore, H. J. Connolly, M. Seymour, Marian Connolly,. Samoa Iflidta w, Mary Kate

Lepper, Mr Nottinuhrun, Mrs Nottingham, B. T. Blandford, Jomes Ucrat'hill, Maranrot Hemp hill, Jamos Homphill, * dward Homphill. Robert Hemphill, Margaret Hemphill, Elizabeth Hemp bill, H'llcn Hemphill, Alison llomphill, M. W. S. Hempliill, Sarah Oswald, Margaret Murphy, 11. Simms J. Ilnrrioon, Mm A. W. Harrison, Charles Harrison, J. Hull,"Miss J. Winterbourno, David. Phi ip, John Kidd, Jessie Winn, Joecph Booth Mrs Booth. B. Hooth, Mr Surfleat, John HMss, JaraesH.Tonqnin,T A.Tonquin.DaniolChristian Jpssießaggley. MrsJ,Niccol, Thomas Sainsbnry. JUarySainsburr, Louise Sainsbury. HYedk. Per kins, Thomas Kay, J.McLay, Marr Goocb, Acnes Shortt, Lovris Shortt, Thomaß Freeman, John Denby, William J. Anther, George Kllet, James Allen, Kuphomia Allen, .William Macdonald, John Maedonald, George Kcrshaw, John Ker. Shaw, J. Ij. Honnctt, Henry Green, William Green, H. Phllpot, Robert Barrow, Sarah liar row. John C. Barrow. Frederick W. Barrow, Charlei Barrow, Walter Barrow, KUen Lane, Bridget Kitz-gibon and B.Fitzgibon. Steerapie— T. H. Taylor, Ann Taylor, J. Taylor; Florence Taylor, Ann Taylor, Tom Taylor, Luoy Taylor, KeY, S. A. Brown, Mrs. Brown, Ijillio Brown, Emmie Brown, George B>own, Willie Brown, Harr/»Brown, John Walters, Mrs. waiters, Frederick Walters, Mies Walters. Joseph Cum mins. Mrs. Cummins, Mr. Hnre, Mrs. Hare. Mr. Kirkham, Mra. Kirfeham, Miss Lister, John S^rgerson, John Newton, JohnHellanshaw, Mrs Hellanshaw, Miss Hellanflmv/, Miss Hellan shaw. G. J. Warner, P. 11. Watkins, F. W, Watkins, C. S. Sanntlerson, M tfaundcrson, T. SaonderßOn, CJ. Rrowster, Susannah Browster, IC. Brewnter, Wm. Smith. Klim Smith, Kate Smith,1; Lizzie Smith, Emily Smith, Alfred Smith, Sydney Smith, Hannah P. Ripnn, Fredrick Walker, Edward Stllwoll. Mary Htilwell, Albert Stilwell. Frank Stilwell, Kuth S'tilwell. Edward Stilwell, Caroline Stilwell, Annie Stilwell, William Scott. James Jackson, SSarah Ann Jackson, Thomas Carter, Surah Carter, Mary Carter, Harry Carter, George Carter, Frank Carter, Clara Carter, Maud Carter, James Dorrioott, Elizabeth Dorricott, Annie Dorrioott, Henry Wood, Georgo Feareloy, Betty Foamier, Francis Fearnlcy, J. Grioe, Francis Crooks, Eliza Crooks, M. Crooks' M. Crooks, Agnes Crook", iCHen Crooks, William Crooks, Agnes ('rooks, Samuel Crooks, .Mary Crookn, Matthew Crooks. Mary J. Crooks, Francis Crooks, Matthew Crooks, Sarah Crooks, Annie Crooks, Samuol Croolts, Alary Crooks, Robert Crooks. Jano Cr.-oks, It. S. Stilwell. P. Guerin.'Mary Gucrin, Elizabeth Guonn, Chris topher Gucrin, Joseph Gucrin, Alexander Dun can, Kli/.ii Uuucan, Charles Duncan, Lizzie Dun can. Alexander Duncan, Harry Duncan, Holla Duncan^ Ralph Duncan, James Robertson, G. Harris, H. Hodges, S. Hodges, J. Harris, B. Harris,'F. Harris, P. Harris, G. Harris, S. Hodges, G. W. Hayle, X Hayie, A. Hayle, 0. Hayle. A. Hodges, J. Reynolds, Rachel Rey nolds, B. Reynolds, F. Reynolds, S. Griffin, G. K. Romney, Thomas Romnoy, ■H. Romney, T. H. SVabmloy, C. J. Mirpin, \V. T. Payno, Mrs Pnyno. C. F. M. Payne, L. Payne, Mrs M. Higsx, A. Higg, S. J. Arobury, Mrs Amburj' Ij, J, Ambury, J. Hitchin, J, Broady, J. Stubbs, G. Platt, ff. J. F. Clarke, J. Price, G. Carding, J. Watsou, J. fielding. J. Broady, J. Clark, M. Lyden, H. Wiltshire, W. G. Breach, D. Swindail, W. Swindajl, R. Frodaham, J. Frith, A. Frith, T. Ellis,: William Jbane. Ji G. Chambers, J. Crowther, Nanny Crowthor, O. Aspinall, Mary E. Aspinall, William Aspinall, Thomas Aspinall, Samuel Hesseldtn, John Chad- I wick, J. Moff*t, Geoivo Stephenson, Mrs Ste phenson. Charles Turner, G. Whalley, Charlotte Whallsy. w. Whalley, G. Whalley, A. Berry, A. DyHon, Georcte Frith, Betty Frith, Mary A. Frith, J. Berry, Mrs Berry, W. Berry, W. Nel son, Hannah Nelson, Mary Nelson, Geo. Rigg, John Bate, J. Bate, J. O'Connell, J. Nauso, C. Nause. a. Crawford, Jane Crawford, J. Davis, R. Giles, F. Giles, Ada M, Bacon. C. S. Bacon, J. Gardner, Julia H. Gardner, Emily Gardner, Miss Wallbank, W. Croer, Mary A. Creer, K. J. Creer, S. Brown, S. Thomson, A. Tumor, G. Biroh, A. Birch, Emily Birch. J. Birch, R. Birch, A. Birch, S. Birch, D. Birch, R. Scott, M. Forbes, W. Harris, and J. J. Boyle.

NOTICE TO CORRESPONDENTS.

Enquirer. — It is impossible to answer your query with any absolute cetainty. A Believer in the Truth.—Were we to insert your letter an endless correspon dence would ensue, which we have neither the inclination nor the space to encourage in our columns.

MARRIAGES.

SKALY—COPLAND. — On December 23, 1879, at tho Church of the Holy Sepulchre, by the Rev B. T. Dudley, Arthur Leonard, third son of W. B. Scaly, Esq., M.D., of Nelson, to Rebecca, eldent daughter of John Copland, Esq., of Auckland. No cards. THOMAS-MELVtLLK.-On December 16, at at. Paul's Church, by the Rev C. M. Nelson, Frederick Campbell Thomas xo Sarah Anne Melville.

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

TUESDAY, JANUARY 6, 1880.

Far the cause that lacks asslstancs. For the wrong tha needs resistance. Fur the future in the distance,

And the rood that we can do,

A day or two ago we remarked upon the simultaneous occurrence of deficiences in all the Australian colonies. We might have added that the parallelism ex tended to the attempt at retrenchment made under pressure of necessity. In South Australia, after many denials, a serious deficit was admitted by the Government, and their pretence of coping with it is described by an Ade laide contemporary, as "very much like stopping a small • bole in a barrel, whilst leaving the tap turned on." The same authority also informs us, that "The advantage gained by the saving of a few thousand pounds was purchased by the costly expedients of directly misappropriating the Land Fund, of sanctioning an unwarrantable

system of loan expenditure, and of increasing rather than diminishing the very abuses which in the past have been the fruitful cause of so much mischief." The uniformity of experience should be traceable to common causes, and there is no trouble in finding out why colo nies that have been straining their resources to the uttermost should feel the pinch of a general financial string ency when accompanied by hard times in the markets, for their products. The depression lias been, to a great extent, a reflex of that which has prevailed in the United Kingdom, and more or less

throughout Europe. Other causes peculiar to the colonies have, however, been at work, and it is remarkable liow unanimously critics, widely sepa rated, have attributed the recent defi ciency to a pernicious system of finance arising out of the uso of capital, represented by the land sales, as ordi nary' revenue. Great establishments have been created, depending upon an income swelled to fictitious proportions during years of prosperity ; money "waa borrowed to do the work which should have been carried on out of revenue from lands, and when through prevail ing monetary tightness the land sales suddenly fell to little or nothing, the public revenue was found to be some hundreds of thousands short of requirements. This was the case with New Zealand ; it was so with New South Wales and South Australia, and in all three colonies there has arisen a demand that the system of finance shall be placed in such a position as will enable' tho country to see that each year's income is honestly balancing tho expenditure. On the other hand it is contended, and very fairly, that the public works loans, which have been the cause of the heaviest portion of the annual liabilities in this and neighbour ing colonies were spent on account of works more legitimately chargable upon the land fund, than on the con solidated revenue. This is undeni ably true, but nevertheless the whole credit of a colony is pledged to the discharge of its engagements, and the test of experience has shown that while a gigantic revenue raised from land sales, wlion taken into tho gen eral account, tempts to extravagance, it is uttorly unreliable as an asset to satisfy the debts that have been incur red on the faith of its continuance. It is just when the pinch comes and re sources are most needed, that tho Laud Fund fails, ami heavy taxation comes on the top of other misfortunes, The only remedy for this is, of course, to moderate our pace, and only go as fast as the ordinary revenue of the country will warrant.

Fkom our cable news to-duy it appears that Peru has made an exceedingly bad bargain in her championship of the Bolivian cause against Chili. The resources of the country are so completely exhausted by the war drain that tho President, finding himself without means to carry on, bus lied. The dispute arose about the posses sion of soinu mines of comparatively little value, and nil three Republics liuvu wasted their resources and destroyed their trade in lighting about tho mutter. Tho Afghan news is favourable, though the power of tho rebellious tribes is yet tar from broken, Uio expedition sent to punish themj|havnigic tiirned to Cabul for ammunition. In the meanwhile, however, tho Viceroy is carefully nursing the next war which the Jingoes menu to go on with whim-the piece de resistance in Afgtianintan is with drawn. The King of Burmah, whoso embassies have been turnod away from the Viceroy's doors, lmsseut a mission to repre sent his case iv the Courts of Europe Thebaw may be a great scoundrelj bin hia iinpicions of the honourable inten tions of his neighbour are not utterly base less.

A NEW phase has been attained in tho history of English criminal law by the appointment of the Recorder of Leeds. under an Act passed by the Imperial Parli ament -last session, to tho ollico of Public Prosecutor. This will rolieve private indi viduals, of the responsibility and expeuso of taking up criminal prosecutions, while it will not interfere with the rights of tha goncral community, to initiate proceedings under tho system was previously in voguo io. England, and which now exists in this colony, many llagrant crimes have beea suffered to go unpunished because no one cared to incur the odium aud risk of a prosecution.

The "European Mail" of Novomber 21st quotes Auckland Harbour Board six per cent debentures at 103 to 105; city of .Auckland C per cents 110 to 112; ISow Zealand consolidated debentures 102 to 103. Kauri gum is 3s to 4s disarar, and very scarce. On Saturday Mr Blewden commenced his •work of forming tho site for the railway workshops on the land purchased by Mr Macandrcw, from Mr Isaacs.

Schmidt and Co., lithographers, of High streot, have givon thoir contribution to tho almanacs of the season in the form of an illuminatatl 11 oral card, which i« very well executed.

Mr John Napier has called upon us and explained the circumstances under which his lad was out late on New Year's morn ing. The lads had not got as far as Mr Nelson's gate, and had never seen it, when the policeman came up and questioned them on the subject, and took them to where the gate had been removed. Mr Napier feels the mattor very acutely,having been fifteen years iv the colony, and having brought up his boys very .caretully. He is convinced, after tho most careful inquiry, that the statement of the boys is true, that they have been wrongly accused, and that the policeman had pounced upon the first boys passing, and charged them with the offence. Wheu the question was put to the constable whether he could identify the lads, ho admitted that he could not, and the case was accordingly dismissed, but Mr Napier considers that policemen Bhould be more careful iv dragging lads to the Police Court, putting their parents [to troublo and pain, without [thoroughly satisfactory evi dence that they are the real offenders.

In our shipping columns will be found the names of the passengers from England to Auckland by the British Empire.

The body of a little boy, son o£ Mr Tho m was discovered floatring in the Waikato River on Friday last by Mr Trcgoweth, a settler, who at jonce got into a canoe and secured the bncly. Constable Walker sub sequently took charge of the body and con veyed it to Arkett's Hall, where an inquest was held upon it on Saturday, before Cap tain Jackson, RM. Coroner, and a jury. The evidence showed that the deceased, Charles Theodore Thoni, was last seen alive on the 21st December, playiiig with his brother. About half an hour after wards Mrs Thorn missed her little boys, aged 4 years and 2 years, and presently saw the elder ot the two dripping wet and cry ing, "Charlie's iv tho water." Immediate action was taken and the river dragged, but without] avail, as the body had evidently been carried by the undercurrent. The jury returned a verdict of "Accidental Drowning." Much sympathy has been manifested in the district for the boreaved parents.

Tenders were received to-day at Mr Boy lan's oflicc for works in Commercial Rood and Stanley-street for the Arch Hill Board. The Board decided to accept the tender of Messrs Heath and Hanks at £140 for the formation of these streets. .

To the Editor: Sir,—ln reading your issue this evening I find a letter on rats. The writer soems to be pretfry well up in his subject, and has oviclently mado " ratting his study, but, according to my mind, he bus omitted to mention the most dangerous and despicable rat of all; but he may not, up to the presont, have considered or studied, or in the least understood the rat to which I allude, but if he wishes to know its exact species, and to become ac quainted with its dangerous, moan and crawling habits, let him take a poll-axe and strike the beam out of his eye, and then shall he be able to see, and to understand the rat of which I speak ; and he may see it every day if he chooses. I don't think that he would have chosen such an unhappy subject as "rats," to write upon had he thought upon those admirable lines of Burns :

'■ O wad the powers some giftio gle us To sco ourselves as ithera sco ua ; It wad frae many a blunder free u», When we go ratting." Yours, &c, Ratcatcher,

Dr Wallis M.H.R., will address his con stituents on Friday at the Young Men's Christian Association rooms.

Among the passengers by the s.s. Zea landia to-day are Col. L. P. Scratchley, Sir Wm., Lady, and Miss Manning.

Thomas Hood, hotel-keeper, has filed his petition in bankruptcy, being unable to meet his engagements with his creditors^ The first meeting of creditors to be held on the 12th inst,

Batchelder's new American Combination was exhibited last night in the Theatre Royal to a respectable auditory. The various scenes, through which passes the great Pacilic railway, were objects of plea sure, aud thoroughly appreciated. The ventriloquism of M. Chalet were repeated with success. The last parts of the general programme were the distribution of presents andjthe diorama of the Arctic regions. The entertainment throughout was of an enjoy able and creditable character, and will be repeated this evening.

The members of tho various Orange Lodges will assemble this evening at the top of Upper Queen-street at G o'clock, for the purpose of proceeding to Otahuhu to be present at Pastor Chiniqny's lecl;aie. It is expected that as many as 300 will meet.

The Bishop of Auckland will institute the Rev. Joseph Bates to the incumbency of the parish of the Holy Trinity, North Shore this evening at 7 o'clock.

We notice that Mr Haultain, who has occupied the position of assistant clerk in the Police Court for four years, has been appointed to the oilice of clerk to the Resident Magistrates' Court at Yielding, The selection has been judiciously made and Mr Haultain will carry with him the good wishes of many friends to his new sphere of duty.

Wm. Brown, an old man, who had been in the habit of begging in the street, and who wa3 in a friendless condition, was sent to Mount Eden for three months without hard labour, His Worship remarking that he was thus sentenced more for his own benefit than as a punishment. In gaol he would be well-fed, kept clean, and com pelled to keep sober.

To the Editor : Sir, —There is an exten sive district comprising the Pinko, Waitoa, and Te Aroha without a single resident policemau nearer than thirty or forty miles, while iii the comparatively insignificant village of Hamilton there are four, whose sole duty, I am told, consists principally in hunting up collarless dogs, attending con carts, and other similar amusements (on duty, of course), or now and then running in an unfortunate, hardworking swamp labourer who has ventured into Hamilton. Now, if two out of the four were stationed— one ai Upper Waitoa and tho other at Pinko, which are centrally situated, the public would ho better Biitislied.—Yours, &c, FIAKO.

We beg to draw tho attention of our sporting readers to the notice of J. Gal lagher, of the Cosmopolitan Hotel, in our advertising columns.

Tho first number of the new vol. of St. Pawl's Parish Magazino makes its appear ance with a selection of original and choice sketches, poem?, biographies, &c. The historical notice of Rochester Castle on the Medway, one of the boyish haunts of the Ule Charles Dickens, is a well-written skotch. The new story " Fifty Years Aj;o," promises to lie especially interesting. The local church information will be found of service to members of the congregation of St. Paul's. The Sundny-school is still in want of lady teachers.

Every sporting man knows how difficult it is to draw the line between a lirst-class amateur and a professional. It is generally understood the former is one who docs not mcc for money, so he must nice for trophies. A club in Kngjand has managed to make things smooth. Instead of gimcrack prizes, orders on tradesmou for goods are given, and one of its best men takoj hi* winnings in postage stamps.

Tho Riccnrdi Opera Company has now keen completely rG-forinod,including Messrs Kiecmdi, Harding, Cram, Leopold, Love, and Misses Leaf, Hunter, Toaguo, and Miss Blanche Leopold. Tho company will onen in Auckland on Monday next, in (iirofld (iinifla. Nt the Theatre Royal. This is one of Mr. Wade's first venturer as lessee of tho theatre, and we wish him success.

The following amounts were paid over laat nipht. at the. settling on the Auckland Summer Meeting :—Mr W. Walters, £CBG G.l ; Mr M. Edfjar, £3SO; Mr Vallance, £HO7 16b ; Mr K. Bay, £213 15s ; Mr Mclvor, £70 lGs ; Mr P. Butler, £G1 15u ; Captain Walmsley, £20 (>'s ; Mr Rutherford, £19 ; Mr Leimard, £14 5a j Mr O. Me.Gee, £9 10s ; Mr Williams, £9 10s. Total £1801 13s (Id.

Tlie following rather tall story about moMjuitos is told by aSassex farmer writing from Fielding to an English paper. " And now, before closing, allow me So caution your renders about receiving a? truth the statement made in tho " New Zealand Handbook." In that book not one word is said about mosquitos, which are so trouble sonic here aa to prcvont mon working in tho bush during the summer months. I have known men place a pioco of netting over thoir hats and tio it down round their uecka, tlinn tic strings round the bottom of their trouser lcjj", and acw up the opening below their shirt wristbands, when the mosquitos ■ftould settle so thickly on tko nottingas to prcvont their being able to sec how to use their tools."

The Oriental Exhibition waa well attended last evening, aud many curios passed into othor hands. This unique museum of curiosities will continue open during the present week, au'd will be finally closed on Saturday evening.

The members of the Fun and Frolic Troupe started to-day for the Waikato districts, and will perform in the Hamilton Hall on Thursday aud Friday evcDinns. On the completion of their tour in the Waikato the Troupe will appear for a few nights in Auckland.

Mr DeCourcy's Grand Art Union affords a favourable opportunity of obtaining a valuable return fora trifling outlay. The prizes, which average one to every five tickets, nre very valuable, and comprise works of art by Mr Gibbs, an Australian artist of reputation. The promoter states that remittances will be at once acknow ledged, and tickets to the amount thereof forwarded ■ without delay. The date of drawing will be duly announced, aud the result immediately notified to successful holders of tickets who are unable to attend. Among the pictnres are the .following : " The Shepherd's Chief Mourner' I (a'pair), " Not at Home," " The Isle of Man," " The German Shepherd," "The Herdsman," " Haymaking, " "English Varmyard," " Fruit Girl," "Challenge and Refuge " (a pair), "Marine View," "Cornish Fisher man," " Fox aud Dogs," " On the Watch," "llock of Ages."

Books of ctiquetto are not always to be trusted as the opeu sesame to polite society, as the following story by the " Loafer in tha Street" in tho " Press" goes to prcve: A wealthy party whom we may call Slummins, finding himself a bit out of it at parties in tha matter of conversation, pur chased at the instigation of his wife a book on society talk, published for the benefit of men in.his position. Well coached by his wife, he astonished his friends on his next appearance by his brilliaut conversation. Buggius, another fellow iv precisely the same position, had also purchased the same book, and also dashed fluently into small talk. Uu arriving home, Slummins con fided to his wife that he had got through "fust rate," but added that Buggins had outfstayed him. "You see, my dear," ho said, " the kid tore out two leaves of my Society Book, aud that's where Buggius bested me. What a low cad lie is."

The "Standard and MaiJ," in a review of the measures adopted for tho pacification of Zululaud says : " Sir Garnet Wolseley knows something about the natives. No one can road his dispatches of the day when ho was sent to govern Natal;an4 to rob it ot its liberties, without seeing at oneo that he not only disagreed with the extreme opinions held by Bishop Colonso and a very few othor Natalians, but also held the same views on the management of inatives as Sir George Grey, and was particularly anxious that, whenever |it could be done without hurting the feelings of tho Abori gines' Protection Society, European land ownors should be so located as to separate native locations from one another.

DEPARTURE OF THE GOVERNOR.

His Excellency the Governor returned last night from his Waikato trip, aud took hia departure from the Manukau this after noon (Captain Fairchild) for Wellington.

Tho Wangaroa ana Kaeo Friendly Society's annual dinner and ball in tho Kaeo Hall is to take place ou Wednesday evening, and will Jinish next day with a picnic down to the Heads.

The remarkable properties of coca are be coming well known, and the drug is now being used quite extensively by physicians.

Shavings from a planing mill in Chicago are, by an air-blast, blown 700 feet, through a 15-inch sheet iron pipe to a distillery, where they are burned for fuel.

CABLE NEWS.

[UNITED PEESS ASSOCIATION.]

EUROPEAN.

The Kohistan Expedition. LONDON. January 5. General Koberts was short of ammuni tion on the Kohistan expedition, and returned fruitless. The Agrarian Agitation. LONDON. January 5. At a meeting at Killarney respecting the land question the O'Donoghue denounced the landlords. The Home Bule Agitation. January 3. Mr Parnell's visit to America is made chielly with the object of making speeches appealing for the relief of the distress exist ing in Ireland. The Nihilists. ST. PETERSBURG. January 3. There has been an extensive discovery of Nihilism in the ranks of the Russian army, and the penalties for Nihilists in the army reserve has been consequently largely in creased. Hurricane at Lebu. • HONG KONG. December 27 (Via Bluff.) A hurricane recently passed over Lebu, doing considerable damage to the shipping. The Maria, a French barque, lying there with 2015 bales of hemp for Melbourne, was totally dismasted and driven ashore on the rocks, and lies now in a bad position with six feet of water in her hold. «. JKEUTER'S SPECIAL CABLEGRAMS. I

The South American War.

Flight of Peruvian President. LONDON. January 5. Advices from Peru state that President of its Republic, Gfeneral Prado, fled iv consequence of the difficulty of prosecuting the war with Chili and Bolivia, _ and because of the insecurity of his position. Senor Pircloa has been proclaimed Dicta tor of Peru. The Viceroy on the Afghan Question, CALCUTTA. January 5. The Viceroy Lord Lytton, made a speech to-day in the course of which he said the first task would bo to endeavour to reassure and conciliate the Afghans, with a view to an amicable settlement of tho Afghan Question. The Burmah Difficulty. RANGOON. January 5. F.ing Theebau, of Burmah, having failed to come to an amicable understanding with the Viceroy of India, is now sending an Embassy to the various European courts.

AUSTRALIAN

[RKUTEtt'S SPECIAL CABLE OB AM S.] BRISBANE. January !5. The revenue of the colony for the last quarter amounts to £311,000 ; being a de crease of 37,000 compared with last year. Tho actual expenditure shown an increase of £13,000. MELBOURNE. January 5. The Insurance Companies, including several IN cw Zealand offices, presented Mrs Boldt with a purse of sovereigns, in recog nition of her bravery iv assisting to navi gate the Mobcrg. Tho total entries for the Australian Cup are thirty-seven. There were twenty-eight entries received iv Melbourne for the Sydney Cup. Tho victuallers of Melbourne are organia ing an opposition to *he new excise. ' At a meeting of the Auglican clergy in Melbourne a resolution was adopted, de precating interference by establishing denominational schools till the geuoral election.

Pastor Chiniquy's Lecture.

Pastor Ciiiniqtjy delivered an oration in the Choral Hall last oveuing on " liome and Liberty of Conscience." The chair was occupied by the Key. A. Carrick, who hud known the Pastor many years, while a resident in Canada. Key. Mr. Wallace offered prayer, and the evangalic choir, under the direction of Mr. lilomfield, sang tlio opening hymn, 294, " March to the Battle." Mr. Win. ltowo presided at the hnrnioniuni. Mr. Carrick in his Introduc tory remarks referred, to Pastor Chiniquy's career in Canudu, where he Lore a very high reputation. Ho mentioned this, because aspersions had been cant upon the Pastor's character. He believed that every man •who ntrovo fearlessly and honestly in the path of duty, was liable to bo traduced aud maligned. It "was so with their lecturor, but the real character of the Pastor would be more manifest as time went on. It had bcon said that his manners and language were a little rough, it might bo so;- but he could state from nis own personal knowledge that Pastor Chiniquy was a scholar, and an accomplished man, who well knew the part he had uridortakon to perform in the world. He would not weary them with any length ened remarks,'but' simply introduce Pastor Gbiniquy, aud ask for him their attention. Pastor Chiniquy, on rising, was received in a gratifying manner; and said, as he was a Frenchman, and only commenced to study English when forty years old ; he was not so well qualified to speak in tho English tongue as an Englishman. He then went into his subject, " Koine aud Liberty," and endeavoured to shew that the same laws which led in olden times to cruelties and murders of thousands of Protestants, were in existenco now, and not carried out, simply because it was not safe to do so. The Pastor having reviewed the past, pro ceeded to relate several thrilling accounts of his own escapes aud trials iv America ; and especially his escape at Quebec, when the Bishop iuid sent men to kill him iv the night. The Pastor's words were these : — "I was told in Illinois that I should be killed in Quebec, if I went there. But I went there. I was attacked in the night. I felt the dagger at my heart, held by an assassin, who used the most horrible impre cations. They charged me with the most horrible crimes, crimes which I dare not name, >and of which I could never form even a conception. I was lying in gaol when my lawyer came to mo and said, "1 know the priests havo sworn falsely, but you must put your trust in God." And I prayed to God. The next morning that lawyer came to me and said the jury had discovered their falsehood, and I was saved. That lawyer was my dear friend Abraham Lincoln. Now, When I was a priest I studied their books, and hero is one which I learned almost by heart. It is their best book on theology, their standard work. It is the book which every priest whto wishes to raise himself must study. This book is written by their great est theologian, a theologian.who has been put among the fathers of tho Church—Saint Thomas Aquinas; and it is callecr " Sunima Theblogica," This book is not put into the haudHof everyone. If you want to get it from the bishop,l think you will, lose your time. The pastor asked the Rev. A. Carrick to read the extract in Latin and then translate it to the audience ; hoping the members of tho press would take it down. Mr Carrick having read the passage, translated it as follows:—"Though heretics must not be tolerated because they deserve it, we must bear with them till, by a second admoni tion, they may be brought back to the faith of the Church. But those who, after a socond admonition, remain obstinate in their errors, must not only bo excommuni cated, but they must be delivered to the secular powers to be exterminated." As this lecture has been published and largely circulated, it will be unnecessary to repeat it in full. The proceedings closed with a hymn aud the benediction.

TELEGRAPHIC.

(PER UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATION.)

GRAHAMSTOWN, this day

The "Waiotahi cleaned up this morning with a return of 150 ozs of gold from 140 tons crushed.

WAITARA, Monday.

The s.s. Hannah Mokau sails to-night for Mokau, where the owners have made ar rangement with the natives for a cargogof coal.

DUNEDIN, Monday, SUPREME COURT CASES.

There are nominations of 41 immigrants by the outgoing mail. "No bills were returned s\«ainst Thomas Winton, for rape; Mitchell and Rees, horse-stealing; Craig, manslaughter, as engineer of the city tramways. The fol lowing sentences were passed: Betman, stabbing, twelve months ; Loughlin, bur glary, two years; Fell, forgery, twelve mouths. Judge Williams decided that the boy Melton, charged with embezzlement, as he' is a life member of the Athenmum, the case must be heard at Christchurcb. In sentencing Thomas Chalmers Reid to eight years'imprisonment, His Honor said, that while it was impossible to exonerate from blame the directors and shareholders of the Company who had entrusted prisoner with unlimited control of affairs, that was not a palliation of the ofl'ence, which he (the Judge) could characterise as nothing less than systematic plunder. Thomas Enley pleaded guilty to entering a dwelling, and was sentenced to twelve months; Alexander Nicholson, larceny, six mouths. The Montaise Water-race Company and other claims at 'linker's washed up, with about 2000 ounces the not result. Two lads were summoned at the R.M. Court to-day for driving byoicles on the footpath. The case being the first of the kind, was dismissed. This day. TRIAL OF AN EX CLERGYMAN. . At the Supreme Court to-day Dennis Auglin was convicted of perjury, and sen tenced to three years'. The trial of Graves, tiie ex clergyman, for forgery is proceeding. No bills were returned against the lads Thomas and Stafford for arson at Otawa. The Grand Jury were discharged. Re Arthur Graves was convicted of for gery and sentenced to two years. Between £1,200 and £1,300 was taken in gate money at the Caledonian gathering. The Jockey Club Committee appointed Caleb Moore haudicapper ; James Haylett Vice-I'resident resigned in consequence. WELLINGTON, Monday. SUPREME COURT. At the Supreme Court Francis Young, larceny from a dwelling, was sentenced to six months' hard labour. A native lad, Toko Mase, was arraigned on three charges of horsesteuliug. The Counsel for the defence applied to have him sent to a Re formatory, ilia Honor remanded the pri soner until Wednesday, to consider the matter. The following tender has been received for station-building contrasts, Waitotara section of the Foxton-New Plymouth rail way :—B. McLean, Foxton, £1,730. This day. At the Supreme Court to-day the follow ing sentences were imposed:—Thomas Wis dom, for larceny, nine months ; J. and G. Lee, for larceny, two years. NELSON, Monday. DROWNING. A man named Blanche, a fisherman, was found drowned in the harbour near the new Commercial wharf thin afternoon. CHRISTCUURCH, Monday. JUDGE JOHNSTON ON THE PARTY RIOT.S. At the opening of the Supreme Court this morning Judge Johnston in his charge referring to the recent riots said it was not satisfactory tbat at this time in a British colony, that there should be traces of old feuds and diascntions, which in old times created so much anxiety in the mother country. If the peace of the community could not bo otherwise preserved,laws must be passed. It was gratifying to know that the co-religionists of the accused expressed no sympathy with them. His Honor asked the Grand Jury to postpone consider ation of the cases till to-morrow. This day._ The following sentences were passed in the Supreme Court this morning : —John Andersou, larceny, Christ's College, eighteen months; James Wells, assault with intent, eighteen months. WELCOME TO PASTOR CHINIQUY. At the meeting of ministers, held yester day, the following resolution was moved by the Rev. J. Elinstae and seconded by Rev. J. Reid, after being warmly supported by eight other clergymen, was unanimously carried :—" That the Ministers Association having heard of the likelihood of Rev Mr Chiuiquy visiting this part of the Colony, and being of opinion that his visit would in many ways be conducive to tiie further ance of the Bible and truth,' agree very cordially to bid him welcome." NAPIER, Monday. A curious case of abduction of a European girl by a Maori is reported from Clivc. The girl is the daughter of a Gorman named Theakston, and is 11 years of age. She states tbat at about 8 p.m. on New Year's Eve sho wont down the Pakowhai Road in company1 with another little girl, and as she was returning homo she was mot by a Maori, who took her under hi 3 arm and carried her to a whare, whore he fastened her in, but did not iv any way assault her. She remained there all night. Between^ 4 and 5 in the morning, she took a knife which she-saw in the whare, and cutting the rope which fastened tho door, she got away and returned home. Constable Mot ley proceeded on New Year's Day to the Maori pa. at Kohupatiki, accompanied by the girl, but she was unable to say which was the whare she had been kept in. Tho matter is being inquired into. HOKITIKA, Monday. The Claud Hamilton took away with her to Melbourne a large parcel of gold, viz. :— 10,43G0z5. 19dwts. 21gra., valued at £41,733. • j GREYMOUTH, Monday. In consequence of the reduction .of wages, tho whole of the men cinployedjttit the quarries and the protective worfof struck to-day.

Cambridge Races.

The following are tho weights for the various oventu*:— Handicap Huhdi.e Race. St lb stlb Lone Hand .. 12 7 loafer .. .. 910 ARent .. ..1112 Harry Monnt ..9 7 Gioy Momus ..10 12 Destiny .. ..9 7 Sportsman .. 10 0 Camhuidgr Cur.- St lb St Hi Termi'.eton .. 9 5 Loch Lomond .. (5 5 Ariel .. ..9 0 Lady K)i»aboth.. 6 0 Lara .. ..SO Gillio Callum ..BO Pinllro .. .. 712 Harold .. .. <? 0 Sinking Fund .. 7 7 Ya'npa .. .. 512 LibeUor .. ..7 7 Uilla Kookh .. 510 Lono Hand .. 7-1 Lady Gertrude .. 5 7 Laei'tos .. ..7 2 Tui 5 7 '■"■nml Duchess.. 010 Orakau .. ..5 7 Malvorn .. ..0 7 STUKPtKCItASK. Stlb Stlb Lono Hand .. 12 10 Honest Tom .. 1) 7 Agont .. .. 12 7 Wu verier.. ..9 7 GruyMomiifl .. 11 0 Harry Mount ..9 7 Sportsman .. 10 0 Truthful James.. 9 7 Wm. Pkkcivai,, Haudicappcr.

KAURI GUM.

(To the Editor)

Sir, —I waa very much interested with your able article last eveniug re kauri gum, but think you might, when speaking of the high price it is now fetching, have gone a little further, and said what was simply the truth, that we aro actually throwing it away at £65 per ton. Kauri gum has met with such favour with .American manufacturers of varnish, and is being used by them so extensively that it would readily sell for anything up to £150 per ton. Copal is its only opponent in the mar ket, and is I think somewhere about £250 per ton ; but kauri gum. is found to make a varnish that is superior for many purposes, and one that meets with a readier salo. Ergo.—We are selling our gum for at least £90 per ton under what it is really worth. This being the case, lam surprised that a monopoly has not been found iv this piovince.to- regulate the market and raise the price of this really excellent article to something like its legitimate value. As you say kauri gum'is every year becoming scarcer, and it is really a pity that because it is easily obtained that "it should be allowed to leave the colony at such a ridiculously low figure.—Alpha.

The following subscriptions have been received at our office for Mrs Boyle :—Mrs Little, £2 10s; per Father Walter McDonald,

Narrow Escape from Drowning.

A NAR-SOW escape from drowning occurred at noon yesterday at Mount St. Mary, Ponsonby.' A number of ladies were bath inK on the beach, the tide being full in at the time, when one of their number in attempting to dive was carried beyond lier depth, and, being unable to swim, she began to struggle violently. Attracted by the cries of the drowning womnns com panions, a young lady (Miss Geddis) who, was near at hand hastened to the scene and, without waiting even to take off her shoes, jumped in to the rescue. She readied the exhausted bather, and, catching her by the hand, endeavoured to draw her nearer the shore, where a footing might be obtained; but the effort proved futile, for the Halt unconscious woman grasped her would-be rescuer convulsively round the waist, and, as a natural result, both sank. At this stage, when botli lives were in imminent peril, a lad of 15 years, named Walter Payne, made his appearance, and pluckily pluuged in to the assistance of the females. He caught hold of the half drowned woman, and swain with her to the shore, while the young lady relieved of her burden followed panly by treading the water, and partly by attempts at swimming. Her conduct in the more commendable, and courageous from Uie tact that she could not swim and yet held ou tcnaciouslv, and at the great danger other own life to the sinking woman who other wise would have drifted out to sea and oerished Ion" before the lad arrived. lhe boy's conduct was also gallant and worthy of recognition. The rescued bather re mained in a state of insensibility for at least three hours, but the energetic and unremit tinn- means adopted for her rescusitation ultfmately proved successful. She baa not yet, however, fully recovered from the effects of her prolonged immersion.

Parnell Borough Council.

A DISGRACEFUL SCENJS.

The ordinary fortnightly meeting of the Parnell Council was held last evening in the oJlice, Manukau Koad. The Mayor, J W. Robinson, Esq., presided, and there were also present Messrs Strange, Forgie, McKcnzie* Clarke, Winks, Skinner, Bur ton, and Melton. Swearing in New Members.—Mr William Henry Skinner took the customary oath, and his scat, as a Councillor of the Borough of Parnell. Correspondence.— A letter was read from Mr a. V. Macdonald, in reference to the trains stoppine; at the Domain during the holidays. If the Commissioner of railways decided in favour of it, he would do his best to meet the wishes of .the Council. He could not, however, make the alterations desired now, as he had ndt the rolling stock required, and the new arrange ment" would entail a total revision of the present train service. OVERSEER OF WORKS REPORT.— This report stated that the time had been pretty well taken up,iu putting gravel in theruts,in the road near Dr Campbell's. The draining in .Rutland-street had been completed. It also referred to the state of the road in Cheshire-street, the side of which was giv ing way, aud the overseer considered that serious consequences would ensue, without it was seen to at once.—lteferred to the Streets Committee.

Mr P.AiNES.—A letter from Mr George Raines wa« read, in which he stated that lie had completed the building, for the slaughtering of small cattle, aud asked that permission be given him to slaughter in accordance with the original permission given him by the Council to erect a slaughterhouse.— Coun cillor Clarke mo^ed that a committee be appointed to inspect the premises.—Coun cillor Burton said that some regulations should be made, prohibiting the slaughter of cattle at certain hoiirs of the day, when chiUlreD were in the vicinity of the slaugh terhouse.—Councijlor McKenzie said he fer one objected to being made an inspector d. lie should think the Inspector of .Nuisanffs was the man to see after the slaughter house. If any complaints were made, tie slaughtering could soon be put a stop to— The minute granting Mr Kaineg permissim to erect the house was then read.-41r Raines said the inspector was on the groiad every week.—Councillor Forgie movd, " That Mr Kaines be granted the perris sion he requests."—Councillor Buion seconded, and the motion was ca^ed unanimously.—Councillor McKenzie meed that the fee be £2 10s per in num for slaughtering cattle in jhe borough.—This was also carried. The New Council Chamber.—"he plan made by Mr Keals, architect, was aid on tho table. The probable cost of the new Council House will be £150. 'ho buildiug will be erected on ground belog ing to the Borough.—Councillor Clarke nil the only objection to the plan was, that dl people wishing to transact business will the Town Clerk, would have to go throufr the Council Chamber in order to da so.— Councillor Melton said they could turn it) round, aud put the Mayor's room and tlii ■ barrows nud tools together.—A great deal of discussion ensued, ultimately it was decided, on the motion of Councillor Skinner, to make the building two feet wider, and curtail the length by the same space, in order to allow a passage straight through to the Town Clerk's offices. Thisj will therefore leave tho other rooms intact. The new Council Chamber will be 26ft. by 18ft., and that of the Mayor 9ft. 6in. by about 7ft., while the Town Clerk's oftice is to bo. 12ft. by 9ft. The building is entered by a porch of 6ft. 6in. x 6ft. The plan was accoptcd with the above alterations, Compensation Claims. — Councillor Melton moved "Thata detailed account of tho compensations paid and due, he laid on the table."— Counoijlor Strange scoonded the motion.—Councillor McKenzie said it w!\s not necessary. He moved as an amend ment "That the claims be not put on the table, inasmuch as a statement was on the table.—Councillor Clarke seconded the amendment.—The amendment was put aud carried.—Councillor Melton : " Then if that 13 the case I shall demand a statement to be put on the table. If it is not done I shall instruct my solicitor to act in the mat ter. If tho Council blind the ratepayers, they can't blind me.—Councillor jSieiton then waxed wrath, aud on being told that thero was a. list of compensation claims on the table, by Councillor McKenzie, told* that gentleman he was telling an untruth. —Councillor McKonzie said it was not an untruth. — Councillor Melton :— Oh ! I don't care what you say. You can stand there and lie as long as you liko!—This discussion, in like manner, was continued for some time. Old sores were, brought to light, aud a pugilistic encounter seemed imminent. The Mayor made a feeble attempt to maintain order, but failed entirely,—Councillor Skinner said he was a now Councillor, but if that style of arguing waa the usual ono Adopted at the discussions, he was aoyry he had e\qg been elected. (Hoar, hear.) JJb noticed that a certain clause laid dawn the way in which the debate was to he carried on, and he hoped that the chairman would maintain order.—The Mayor remarked that a special meeting would have to be called to mi) Ice that clause bindiug on the Coiui cillohi.

Thb Balancs SHEET. — Councillor Melton nlso moved "That the annual balance sheet be printed ami laid on the table."—An amendment advising that vouchers should be put on the ta^lc, was put and carried.—Councillor Melton read tlie clause in the Act,requiring the balimce sheet to be published, and asked where the published statcment'was.— Anoth.errow was imminent, when the Mayor said he felt inclined to vacate the chair. Ho thought it would be better to adjourn the meeting until some nieans were, taken to preserve order.-jKouncillor Mc- Keuzie said that ot all the disorderly meet ings he had eeen, he had never seen such a disreputable state of things in any other assembly as in the Parnell Council. No rules would bind a Councillor; and the only way to do was to expel" him from the Council. If members differed, they should do so in a gentlemanly manner. No 'busi ness could be carried out unless order was maintained. If the chairman -could not keep order, they might just as well stop at home. It was a disgraceful state of things, and the soouer order was preserved the better. It was bringing the Council into contempt.—The motion was put, and lost by a largo majority.—Councillor Melton said that the balance-sheet should be pasted on the ddpr. (Laughter).—[Another di§\. taroance followed, amidst which Couu ciilor Strange left]. VCost of Koads.—Councillor Melton was Jpcgiuning a lengthy tirade about not hav ing a detailed account of the cost of roads, but when he had said about half-a-dozen, words, he found himself talking to air as. the Councillors and Mayor hail left.

An English paper says "Lord Beacons field, when Mr Disraeli, boasted that all the nionoy and the Press in Europe were in the hands of Jews. It was a bold boast, but had something of truth in it, and the result is shown in the present condition of things in Europe. There is everywhere, debt and discontent—debt which cannot be, paid, and discontent which threatens vioient change. '

Arrival of the Zealandia.

The B.S. Zealandia which left Sydney -it 12.30 p.m. on the Ist inst. arrived* fa harbour this morning. The following is a summary of Australian news :—

At Glen Innes, during a quarrel with },;« wife, Samuel Marshall, auctioneer took" revolver and shot her. The bullet va« c- ttracted by Dr. Deck from over the right

During a very heavy thunderstorm at Geo tong.two women.namcdMrs Devlinand Mi™ Jailer, were killed by lightning. M * Grono was also struck, but is recovering , BRISBANE, January"! A preliminary meeting was held at the Town Hall in reference to the distress in Ireland /he Hon. Mr King, the Speaker of the Assembly, was in the chair, and th e meeting was well-attended. A general committee, secretary, an d treasurer wi^e appointed, and over £200 was subscribed j« the room Messages were received from Bishops Hale and Quin, promising assist ance. ° "■"'ol1

Hie police made a raid on a Chines gambling house at Roma, and captured six of the principal parties interested, who were fined *io each, while five others were lined £1 each. There were 100 Chinese in the house at the time.

MELBOURNE January 1 The Corner (party in the Assembly has formed a new Liberal Association of Vic toria The motto of the new association which has for its guiding spirits Messrs' Munro, Casey, and Williams, is "Reform retrenchment, and restoration of confi' dence." They propose to reform the Con" stitution on the basis suggested by Mr Munro to maintain the Education Act'in its inter* rity, insist upon retrenchment and economy in the public expenditure, establish a direct steam postal (service, having its terminus in Melbourne, and provide for the ready and speedy export of our cereal and animal pro ducts. They abo propose to provide for the equitable adjustment of the incidence of taxation, to encourage and protect all colonial enterprise, and to develop the min ing resources of the colony, &c. By a penny subscription, contributed by 700 persons, the amount lias been; raised which the Government refused to allow Sir Archibald Michie to expend on Mr Sum mer's testimonial.

ADELAIDE, Jan. 1

Surrounding facts negative the imprer sion that cases of Asiatic cholera had oc curred here, which are now believed to be simply bad cases of English cholera. ■ In one instance the case was fatal, the sufferer being a very weakly constitutioned man. The Corporation will obtain power, if they have not got it now, to prevent the'use of bicycles in the public streets.

Waikato Turf Club Sum mer Meeting.

On Thursday and Fiiday next the Summer Meeting of the Waikato Turf Club will be keld, and if we may judge by the preceding meetings, and by the acceptances for the coming events, this season's races will mrpass all those of the past. Those people vho have not yet done the tour of the FVaikato should take advantage of the theap fares and visit Waikato at a time jrhen the whole community are gathered together for mutual enjoy ment. The turn nut of settlers ii certainly a very creditable ■me at these annual race meetings, and there is usually very good sport for thn delectation of visitors. We have already alluded to the excellent accomodation provided by Host Delaney, of the Ohaupo Hotel; and should also mention that Hamilton offers accomodation not to be surpassed by any Provincial township. During the holidays Host Gwynne has had the Hamilton Hotel decorated profusely both externally and internally, presenting a pleasing sight worth travelling to Hamilton to behold, while the courteßy of the host and hostess makes the hotel equally captivating as a residence. Host James's Hamilton Junction Hotel is also one of the most comfortable of resorts. At Hamilton other inducements are offered. Mr W. K. Carter, the popular coacli pro prietor, will run coaches during the two days's races from Hamilton to Ohaupo Race course, to that no difficulty of travelling will be experienced. The Waikato Steam Navigation Company will run the Delta from Ngaruawahia and Hamilton to Steele's landing at the usual, low excursion rates. With fine weather' a very enjoyable two day's sport may be regarded as a certainty.

POLICE COURT.-This Day.

(Before B. C. Barstcw, Esq.,"X.M.) DRUNKARDS.

Two men were lined 5s each for this offence. •

ATTEMPTING TO RESCUE A PRISONER.

Patrick Bedford, on remand, appeared in answer to a charge of attempting to rescue a prisoner from the custody of the police, on the 31st December.

Mr. Tyler appeared in defence and pleaded not guilty.

Constable McConnell deposed that he arrested a man named Scott, near the Thames Hotel, for drunkenness.' On taking him to tho station, the prisoner interfered, and asked him to let the man go; he told Bedford to mind his own business, Bedford then pulled the man by the arm ; he asked for help, Omstein came up, and Bedford again interfered, he caut ioned him ;is to his conduct.

To Mrl Tyler : the prisouer did not put this hand upon him, but pulled the prisoner Iby the arm in an opposite direction; he [did not persuade the man to go to tho Btation.

John Ormstein gave evidenot); he heard ;he constable request Bedford to leave the nan alone several times ; the prisoner was ;oing quietly, but Bedford t'>H lam not to ro with the constable.

Richard Halioran heard Be<lft-rd say/ "Let him go," referring to the prisoner Scott, who immediately became violent,, so mi eh so that the constable was obliged to »andcuff Scott.

Mr Tyler addressed the Court in defence; md shewed that His Worship could not ionvict upon the information. Sub-Inspector Purdy said he had been ixtrcmely busy, and tho charge had not leen properly laid. ~ .it ,•■ ; .. ; , The case was dismissed.

DESERTION.. Johc Greenland and John Gallagher were marged with deserting from, the B"itish ihiplnglewood (in the sth January. | Prisoners said they were certainly absent vithout leave, but bad no intention of leserting.

Sub-Inspector Pardy said that the men ranfessed that they had deserted .with, the dew of bettering their condition.'

Sentence: One month's imprisonment, md to pay 9a costs. , , „

BREACH OF LICENSING ACT. Thomas Roden was charged with a breach. i the Licensing Act, by supplying alcoholic Ijuors to persons who were, not bona fi.de> tavollers, at the Suffolk Hotel, on the 21st leoember.

(Defendant pleaded not guilty. [Mr Tyler appeared for defendant. > Sub-Inspestor Pardy conducted, the case |i" the prosecution. I Herbert Jones, constable, stationed^ at freeman's Bay, deposed that he went into Ac Suffolk Hotfl on Sunday, (tie 21st ult.; aid fouud three men drinking, shandy-gaff ilthe house ; Francis Cork was by the bar, Baucis Patterson also had a pint measure it his hand, and James Spiers was sitting oji the st&irs ; each of the cups were abont UU full, freshly drawn; he tasted the lj[uor and. was satisfied. To Mr. Tyler: do.u't know that I am a jll«e of suandy gaft'. 'Francis Cork, bricklayer residing at Busonby, said ho weut fcb the hotel for a litle mint foy sauce for his. Sunday dinner ; Hd no drink in the house, he would swear ti that most positively; saw a pint pot 'Siout, but saw no person drinking; saw "ii person served with liquor. •Francis Patterson deposed to calling at tie Suffolk Hotel o» Sunday; he called for aaarcel. Mr, Jones followed him in ; saw rto pint measures, but saw. no drinking, ejeeptinjf by Constable Jones who tooK a d£in. Mr. Spier's^aid, Jones, you ar&too s©n. He did nofrhave auy thing to dnnlc. •ftcpt the parael, Canstable Joae» *(^ahim to^copflss to shandy James Spiers, farmer, called at the hotel alout ten o'clock, but had beet, to see about; ha horse, and on returning, saw the cmstable in the hotel; he was a lodger aa '* had been staying in the house. i His Worship said it was no use proceeding Mrther, and dismissed the case. This was all the business.

llwould l^Vereatws to watch the entrawo door of baths for a day. At ons time a man ia bpins earned from a ooayfiyance^almo^ enitnghlaVt breath; at *H/ow is passing in on twcrntches, which cwaK Severs turn of tbebcdj-! .others flow ot btgo.and rheumatism, .while a <-'onßl»'?'^w apparently healthy visitors come and go. Whan achan R o to t^Tinflrm ones m a week, they were carried iiTand now walk in.as fresh «| youth itself. Mr Sykes1 testimoraala^trotafy os these wonderfritcurea. At this Umo^ could have been hpjjed the baths a*d fi eg*£ yth| mlßht have got. a rest, but pressure from tm» charge o/ ft <taujjsion,b to be oaiy 2s 6a7

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR TUESDAY, JANUARY 6, 1880.



Special Advertisements. pO-OPEKA IVE PRICES FOR CA3H. CO-OPERATIVE PRICES AND QUICK SALE. CO-OPEEATIVE PRICES A PUBLIC BENEFIT. Wo are Selling the Cheapest DRESS GOODS We are Selling PRINTS and CALICO 3at a Smail Advanco on Cost. MANCHESTEB GOODS 'MILLINERY UNDERCLOTHING Men's and Boys' Clothing At Co-oporativo Pricas. FOR CASH ONLY. ILLUSTRATIVE LINES OF PRICES SHOWING Advantages Gained by Supporting THE PURE CASH SYSTEM. GARLICK & CRANWELL Aro Selling Two, three, and four-button Kid Gloves ,rat 2e 6d, 2s 9d, 3s "Silver Bell" Glove Fitting Corsets, at 2s 6d] Wool Damasks, 3s 6d and 3s 9d per yard Silk Uaibrcllas (Paragon Frame), 6s 6d Fa3t-Colour Prints, Cid per yard Brown Hollands, from 5d upwards Cambric Handkorohiefs, its per dozen Silk Embroidered Scarfs, 9d, lOd, and 18 3d Blue Diagonal Coats, 12s 6d (halt-price)" Lace Curtains, 3s Gd, 4s lid, Gs lid, upwards. p. ~cr~ s. We havo adopted the Puro Cash System for the following reasons :— li—lt is fairest to both buyer and Boiler, be canso, by avoiding bad debts, our Cash Customers will not have to make good tho losses occa?ioned by defaulters, and the Quick Cash Returns will onublo ua, as Sellers, to buy more extensively, and take full advantage of cash discounts, in which gain our customers vjill parti cipate, 2. The increased business which most follow consequent on selling; goods at a small advance on cost, will give our oostomers the samo advantage us though thoy were shareholders in a 00-oporativo Society. 3. Onr patrons will always havo a largo, fresh, and well-assorted Stock to select from. BUY YOUR DRAPERY AND CLO'JHINO FROM GrARLICK & C/RANWELL, . CITY HALL ARCADE, QUEEN STREET AND LORNE STREET. T3ACES! RACES!! RACES!!! CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS 1 Ladies' Bonnets and Hatb Ladies' Costumes and Mantles Ladies' Silk Dust Coats Ladies' Scakfs, Ties, and Collarettes Ladies' Kid and 3ilk Gloves Ladies' and Children's Hosiery Gentlemen's Cork and Pith Helmets Gentlemen's Silk Dust Coats ' Gentlemen's Alpaca Coats I Gentlemen's, Youths', and Boys' Clothing Gentlemen's Soabfs, Ties and Braces Gentlemen's Summer Hosiery A' Splendid Assortment of the above Goods ia ' on view, at very Reasonable Phiceb, At WILLIAM RATTRAY'S DRAPERY, CLOTHING, MILLINERY, COS TUME, HOSIERY, fc MEN'S MERCERY ESTABLISHMENT, NEW ZEALAND .HOUSE, 66, Queen Steeet, Auckland (Opposite tho Bank of New Zealand). \ FEW GOOD REASONS FOR MAKING YOUR PURCHASES AT THE TUEW yEALAND /CLOTHING TjiACTORY. The Material arojnannf^tyredln^yow ■Zealand. The Garments are made ig^New Zaa^smd. The Money js expended in Now Zealand. The Stock to zelflft from ia tho largest in New Zenlantl. Tho Cut and Trimmings are equal to ■ bespoke. The Prices, considering the quality and finish, are lower than those of any other house in New Zealand. And notwithstanding the extra tariff jußt imposed in New Zealand, there is t& NO ADVANCE IN PRICES I You can still purchase a single: garment at the wholesale price FEOM THE New Clothing ; Factory. . Auckland Retail Branch : q v c c n - s: t r k c t, Opposite Theatre Royal; A lacly writes to us:—"l am glad to have been able to have proved, In th« most eatis'ac tory manner, that by the use of gas stoves the cook's occupation ia deprived of it? chief tor ment—thirst. The great anxiety and (.rouble of keeping np a fire, especially in the summer in this climate, and o£ regulating the temperature of tho various articles undtsr treatment, is, by the use of gas stoves, entirely avoided. Soot, ashes, and dust am entirely done away with, and all culinary pots and pans are easily kepn bright. I would advise ail young lunies to refuse to name the day except up: n tho oonditlon thut all tho cooking Is to bo dona with gasi - ■



Special Advertisements. I L N X & HHOYCE Have now on view a Complete Assortment or the most beautiful SPRING GOODS of every description, fixm tho best Home maiKets.S MILLINERY, in Paris and English STRAW GOODS. FLOWERS, FICATHERS VISITKS and MANTLES, in Silk and Cash mere JACKETS, in Coloured Summer Cloth OLIVIAS, in Cashmere, Silk, t*.a. CHILDIi MiN'S HOS <. in Cotton, Liile. and Silk LADIKS' HOdE, in Cotton, Lisle, and Silk PARACHUTES. UMBRELLAS, RIBBONS KID GI.OVE3, Black, White, and Coloured, 1,2,4, and 6 button UNDRESSED KID GLOVES, 2 and 4 button. An Immense Stock of DRKSS GOODS, in all the newest and most fashionable styles and tox:arcs, all marked exceedingly moderate. BABY IJNKN, CHILDREN'S AND LADIES' UNDERCLOTHING, in great variety. BOYS' KNICKERBOCKERS, HOSIEEY, HATS, COLLARS, ETC. A Complete Assortment of Calicos,',. Flannels, Linens, &c. DRESS AND MANTLE-MAKING ON THE PREMISES. F ye per Cent, Discount allowed for Cash. MILNE & CHOYCE, CIIEAPSIDE HOUSE. ""^TEW TWEEDS! NEW ~TWEEDS. JJI ARRIVED PER SIIIP ' LEBU,' AND OPEN FOR INSPECTION, AT M. M U R C H I E' S, SIIOETLAND STEEET, The largest and'best selected Stock of CLOTHS AND TWEEDS Ever shown in this Market, consisting of English and French Coatings and Fancy Trouskbings English and French Blue and Black Serges English and Scotch Tweeds, direct from the manufactories at home Bannoekbuvn and Isle of Skyo Tweeds, a specialty. ALL THE ABOVE GOOD 3 ARE OF TUB VERY LATEST STXLK AND FINISH. And, in addition r,o the abovo attractions, M. MURCIIIE Has boon so fortunate as to secure tho norvices of a First-class Cutter, which enables him moto fully to merit a continuanco of that liberal patronage which has been extended to him in no past. T^ X A N A Z I. JUST OPENED BY A, L INABUKY & C°" 1 Caso French MILLINERY, BONNETS,' 1 Csuporb goods, to bo sold choap 1 Case Ladies' TKIMMED HATS 1 Case Children's PIN AFORKS, DRESSKS, and BLOUSES, tho Largest and Choicest Stock in the City 1 Case 'Ladies' Galatea, Stripe, and Cold Lustre COSTUMES 1 Caso Ladies' Cambric and Print Mourn ing Wrappers, from 53 6d each—so per cent cheaper than ever aold in Auckland before 3 Coses FANCY GOODS, comprising all tho Novelties of the Seasou. ■ DRESSMAKING ON THE PREMISES. A. L I N A B U R V & CO., 201 and 206, QUEEN-STREET. /~VUH pEEAT OALE OF MEN'S AND BOYS' CLOTHING, HATS, CAPS, AND SHIRTS, COMMENCES TIII3 EVENING. All tho Now Shipmonls recently recolvotl will bo sold at SALE T> KICKS. ALEX KICKS. J. COSGRAVE & CO. CHIEF POST-OFFICE, AUCKLi ND. Mailh will Close as Under :— , This Day. For Wanjjarei Heads, Waipu, Wangarei, and Man^apai, per Argylo, at 4 p.m For Thames, per Rotomahana, at 5.30 p.m. Wednesday, 7th instant For Tryphena.per South Carolina, at.ll a.m. For Whitiangi, per Venna tit 11 a.m. For Coromandol, per Coromandol, at 9.30 a.m. Per s.s. Waitakl, as follow :— For India, China, Japan Modltoranoan Ports, and Continent, of Europe, at W.30 p.m. For Taranaki, Southern Provlnces.Chatham Islands, via Lytlelton, Australian Colonies, and tho United Kingdom, via Southampton (for lottors specially no addressed), at 1 p.m. t For monoy orders, roglatered lottorß, and newspapers, at noon For United Kingdom, via Brindisl, 'and lato letters for Southern Provinces, and Melbourne at 1.15 p.m. For Thames, per Rotomahana, at 5.30 p.m. Thursday, Bth instant. For Waiwora, To Kapa, Craigioburn, and Warkworth, per Rose Capey, at 10 a.m. For Gisborne ioutnern provinces, and Aus tralian Colonies, por Kinßarooma, at 9 a.m. For Uisborne, Napier, Wellington, and Lyttel ton, for Southern, Cross, at 3 p.m. N.B,—The Post Oflloe formerly called Stokeb' Point is now named Northcote. , S. B. BISS. Chief Postmaster. Nobkls Patent Dynamite.—By repeated experiments, and long and extensive uso in all the Australasian Colonies, and all over the world, jv'obel's Patent has uncontrovortably proved itself to ;be about twenty per oent. stronKer than every other brand. 1 his dyna mite is advantageoußly applied to mining and quarrying, basting in hard or soft, wot or dry, roska construction of tunnels, clearing land of throe roots and bouldore, breaking up blocks of metal or stODO, clear,inß away wrecks, quaya, sunken rocks, tnrpedos, gtorming strongholds,&o. Some of its advantages are—immense saving in labour, time and money. Safety in nee, transit and storage, &c. Printed instructions with every five lb package. Buyers should in sist in getting "Nobel's." Pricos greatly re duced.—N.B.—Tho company's travelling in structor, now in Au'kland, and will givo all information required.—Apply to E. Porter and Co Agents, v~nd. " I would not give my dead son. Ossory, lor any living man in Christendom, "said the Duke of Ormond; and there is many a patient, suffering oreature in this world, who, drawing balm from some Gilead, would not exchange its beneflcient effects for all the untried remedies of the world. It is known that tho*o who have been acous tomed t" take Udolpho Wolfe's Schiedam^ro matio Schnapps arc resolutely reluctant against substituting any other tonic.



TOWN-EDITION. ; PUBLISHED AT 4.30.



Tho now P.C.S eystem nowboing Initiated by G. and 0. will cetfainly prove a benefit to the public. It has boon a great BucceßS in Sydney and Melbourne* and when strictly carried out the customer who buys at an establishment where tho goods aro marked low to ensure a rapid salo mußt bo a great gainer. G. and C, sell their drapery, millinery, and c'othing at snoh pricea for cash as gives the buyer the advantages of a shareholder in a co-oporativo Fociety, without the risk of being called upon to bear portion of the loss should tho year's business prove unsatis factory. G. and C. will aim to retuin the con fidence which to publii havo hitherto shown them, and are determined to g've tho pure cash system, a fair trial; whether they gain or lose the first year. Country buyers on remitting cash With ordor will bo supplied with goods at co operative price =, just the same as though they made a personal selection. Furnishing goods, such as carpets, floor cloths, bodeteadf, bedding, and general house furniture, tho largest portion of which is turned out at our own fac'ory, will be marked at tho lowest remunerative priceß, ao d a discount of five per cent, will be allowed to those who pay at the time of purchase. Hav ing realised the entire value of tho stock during the late cash sale, the present stook is new awd very ohbably bought. A." inspection is nvited.—Garlick and Cr an well, City Hall Furnishing Arcade, Queen-ati oot, Auckland,