SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

„.„,, __...,„, ITblsßvonmg, 11.43 HI*_H.WATBKj To ._ aorros . jjonoing, _ BUNB_T.-Il_.lS -venlnir. 0.80, BDNRIBB.-To-morrow Mornln*. 5.67 MOON'S AGUE,—lost Quarter, Nov. 3, 0.37 B.m,

ARRIVALS.

to-day.

WeUington, s.s., Amodeo, from Tauranga Fingal, s.s., Norria, from Mercury Bay Ruby, schooner, Lambert, from Russell Medora, schooner. Ngoru, from Whonsavoa Fanny Kelly, ketch, Williams, fromWbangaroa Or.it hi., brigantine, from Meroury BeT.

DEPARTURES.

f":'-'. - ' - TO-DAY. . Manapouri, 8,8., Logan, for tho South

EXPORTS.

Per Manapouri, for Nanler-13 bags oyßters, 10 bags potatoes. Tor Wellington, 91 Baoka oyster?, 80 laoVsllmr, 17 coils rop<>, 118 boxes -tin, 4 008.fi )allow udhrr. For Lyttelton-lu Backs oysters, 9 bo.eH satvp, 20 b.tss potatoes. For Dnnodln-fi oaßka jeliow ochro, 12 bags ' 'oysters, 5 caska fish. Melbourne—lo tiercel „ baef. For Hobart—loo ca6cs brandy,

Per Aurora, for Sydney.—'lo tons coal and (to . b. shipped at Talma) 10,0ouft tiinbsr.

Inwjrd- Coautwi-I. — Rata, from Port Charles, with HO.lSßlft timber,- Ruby, from Hna soll, with 60 tonsooal; Rangatira, from Omaha, with 30 tons flrovroorl; Keward, from Mussel! wlthC6 tons coal; Medora, from Whangarro, with 18721 ft tuxbor; Waipu. from Meioury Bay, with engine land boiler; Fanny Kelly, Irom Whangaroa. with 80.0 ft timber; Iria, from Patau., with 15,017 ft timbor; Totsra from Port ' Charle?, with 39,8^0ft timber; Lake Superior, from Paklri, with 25,fW_ baulk tlmbtr, 31011 palinga, 10,000 shlngler, HO poets.

Outwards Coastwise.—Rata, for Wairoa; Ruby, for Whangarel; Rangatira for Omaha; Waipu, for Waipu; Totara, for Port Charles ; Lake Superior, for Paklri; Qucon, for Russell. • Captain Norria reports that when the Ftngnl left Meroary Bay yesterday afternoon, tho brigantine Linda Weber waa loading at tha lower mill, nnd tiio brigantino Omiba, timber laden for Auckland, waa beating out of the harbour.

Tho s.s. Flugal arrived from Mercury Boy at '■• 8 B.m. Cargo: 131 saoas gum. Paisergers: Messrs Monok, Kracer. Mel-le. Lynch, Jones, ' 'Reed, Bloxsome.Mrs Smith and 3 othor-

r Tho s.B. Manapouri left for Melbourno and Southern ports at noon to-day. Passengers ;- Misses Jakina, Cnsholl, Jenkins, Tonka, Mes dames Francis, Wilcox, Scott,Moulden,Knorpp, Todd Mid Jtamily, Cass and 2 boys, Messrs Leitchmanrlreland,. Adams, Long, Watt, Chris tie, Scott. Reynolds, 11. Smith, Francis, J, Down ing, Haslenilen, Gfrosswith, Nancarrow, J. R. Gray, A. Gray, Masters Hewitt (2).

The b.s. Wellington arrived from Tauranga at 6.30 a.m. Passencers:—Mr and Mrs Matthews, Mr and Mra Waters, Messrs Poynter, Bilkman, Richardson, Owen, A, V. Tapper. T. Clark, Tanks, Elliott, Grossman, Toney, Ludlow, Martin. Dnckett, Te Rata, Sergeant White, and several in tho steerage. Cargo: 59 sheep, 136 packages, 64 saoks maize, 26 bales, and 6 bags WOCI.

Tho cutter Lizzie arrived from Napier yester day with 600 sacks potatoes.

Tho three-moated schooner Handa Isle left Timaru for Auckland yesterday,' with 1,250 sacks wheat, 2,033 sacks oats, 600 sacks flour, 104 sacks potatoes, 70 sacks sharps, 60 sacks bran. ,

The Crown Prince of Tonga has favoured Mr H. NioooS with an order for a Bchoocer yacht oc ob-nt 30 tona measurement. She ia to be fitted out with the most modern improvements, and finished as soon as possible.

~ - The brigantine Anrora oleared at the Cos tome, for Sydney, to dor. -he loads timber at Talma - for that port.

1 Mr B.Nlcool has found a purchaser for hia , newßohconerat Sydney. The v,_»ol, which Is ■to bo finished about Christmas, is of about 70 tons register. 72 feet keel. 20 feat 9 iaohes beam, 7 feet 9 Inohea depth ot hold. She . baa great oarrylng capacity on a light draught . of water, and should prove a very Iwt and ser ' vloeable vessel.

About Wedneidav next Mr H.Nicool, of North Snore, wiU launch from hia Bbip-boiiding yard ono of tho prettiest vessels other class yet tamed out here, -ho is a vetsel of 159 tona, bnlldci _ messojcement.and will regiater from 85 to SO ton;. Her dlmonalens are; Length ot ktol, > 80ft; length overall, 93ft; breadth ot beam 20ft 6'.n; depth of hold,-tlOin. .he has a raited quarter-deok and first-olaes cabin accommoda tion, bein_ fitted up with eght banks neatly ar ' ranged. The versel bas an the appearance ot a fast sailer, having very fine lines and a beauti ful run fore and aft. She wUI be rigged as a * fore-and-aft son.oor.er. Morrlton, who played a prominent parti a that notable oruiseot the ! cutter Deveron about six months ago. order sd this craft from Mr NJooo1, intendlnq her tor a regular fast Island cruiser, He go 1; into dlfllcsnl . ties here, hiwover, ond eventually Mr Carter. , butcher, assumed the proprietorship, and Is at , preßtnt superintending arrangements.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

ARRIVAL.

Lalla Rookh, 8,8., Robertson, for Raglan

DEPARTURE.

MacGregor, s,s„ McArthur, for Waitara

Tho s.s. Star of the South left the Manukau Heads with 90,000 feet of timber tor Dunedin yesterday. , •'-.,' \i.

The s.s. MacGrcgor left Waitara yesterday afternoon.

The s.s, Lalla Rookh arrived from Raglan last night, with 33 pigs, 10 cases bacon, 12 packag&s hid 03,59 bales fla_ and tow, and Bundnes.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Port Chalmers, thi3 day.

Sailed: Te Anaii," for the North. Passengers for Auckland : Messra Cooper (2) and Silveston, Meadames Richardson and Heyburn. For Sydney: Mr Caul-form.

COMMERCIAL.

Evening Svm Offloe. Thursday. Mr J. B. Marriott held a land sale to day at '. his general ma. t. 18 allotments in Lhe township ot Helensville brought 15s per acre; corner • allotment at Avondale, £10 per acre, and the ' nrooerty at Pokeno realised *90. The Bale was largely attended. ..-. , Mr Gabriel Lewis offered a number of sites for Ealoat Davonpcrf, known as W.l b'S market garden, but the bidding fell Bhort ot tbo reserve pr.ces. The lots are opfn for private treatmpnr, Of the auctioneer. The reels of galvanised barb and fencing wire, and bar iron were all quitted at fair marketable prloes. Mr L. W. Eaton sold 60 cases of oranges . (J.D.8.) in good condition from 4s to 17s 9d per case. Mr W. Dowdon held a clearing out salo, con * slating of teas, sugars, and provisions, Satis ; factory prices were realised. .

Mail Notice.

E-ailo'wi-- Close as Unbbb.— THIH DAK. For Tauranga, Ohinemutu, and Opotlkl, per Wellington, at 4 p m. Kor Whitlongi, per Lzzli, at 4 p.m. For Thamee, per Botomahana, at 6 p.m. Friday, 3rd instant. For Walheke and Coromandel, per Coromandel at 2.30 p.m. .or Whangarel Heads. Parna.Waipu, "Whan garel, Kamo, Tanglhua, and Mangapai, per Argyle, at 4 p.m. For Xhamoa, per Enterprise, at 6.30 p.m, Saturday, 4tli instant. For Waiwera, Mohnrangi, Mutakana, Manga wai. eto, por Rose Casoy. at 10 a.m. For Chatham Islands,, por Omirha. at 11 0»m. For Hoklanga. etc. per Bowena. at 11 a.m. Monday, 6th Instant. For Russell and Kawakawa, per To Anau, at 4 p.m. Far RuaseU, Kawakawa, Wongareo, and Mongonui, per Wellington, at 4 p.m. Tuesday, 7th Instant. For s.s. City of Sydney, aa follows :— For Sandwich Islands, Unltefl States of America. Canada, British Columbia, Central and South America, and British and Foreign . West Indios, at 1 pjn. For United K_i„dom and Continent Of ftr.ropo, at 1 p.m. For money orders, registered letters, and Newspapers, at 11 30 a.m. Latolotters bearing an oxtra foe of sixpence. In addition to the postage will be received by tho Mall Agont on board tho atoamor up to tho time ot __Un„. This mall wiU be due to London, on Mon day, Dccomber 18th, 1882. Si b. BIS 3, Chief Postmaster, Chief POBt-Offloo, Aiiolclandl,

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

November 2, 1881, Y.M.O.A.—Hvnngellstio Meeting, 7.50 p.m. DtiUshcd.-A Battery of N._. Artillery, 7.30 P.m. f _ ' i

Birth.

BIULKV.—On Ist November, at Grammar t-ohool, Symonds-atrcot, the wlfo of J. P. Bfrley, of a daogb.tar. RUSSKLL.—On »'ovembor 2. at Gnndry-itroet, Now tan, the wife of Jas. W. Russell of a eon.

Marriage.

C-EVEL-ND-BLA___EV.-OnOotobßr2s. 1832, at the Wello»loy-»troet Baptist Churoh, by tho Rev. Thomas Spurgeon, Frederick Augustus, only, son of Altrod Motion and .Dorojn ClovelanO. Anokland. to Harrier, eldest daughter ot Robert and Harriet Blakc ley, Anokland, WOLFE-DUKE.-On Juue 22, nt InvorcarKlll, by tho Rev. W. Russoll, Wesloyan minister, Edward Solomon Wolfo, manager Mastodon Star Dramatio and Minstrel Company, to Gertrude Elizabeth, eldost daughter of Mr John Swinnorton Dnko, of this city.—Mel bourne papers please copy*

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

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 1882.

For the causa that lacks asslsta ttca, For the wrong that needs resist—tea For tha future in tha distance. And the eood that wa on do.

A paper by Dr, T, Hopo Lewis, Resident Medical Officer at Lako Rotor aa, lormsthc leading aiticle in tbe " Australasian Medical Gazette" for Cctober. It is gratifying to learn from this aiticle that soniothing is at last being dono to define scientifically tho mineral charactetistics of the hot springs which abound in the Lako countty, and to determine the therapeutical qualities of the waters. Much poaitive harm may bo done by tho improper use of these powerful baths by persons of weakly constitution without proper medical advice, and in tho bathing resorts of Geimany the greatest possible care is exer cised by medical nioa in the fdection and application of medicinal waters. Dr. Lewis, in the article under notice, gives the analysis of four types of mineral wa:c:s at Rotorna, and treats at soma length of the mechamciil and medical effects of two notable springs—Te Pupuni tangi (bettor known as the Priest's Bath) and Whangapipiro (familiarly styled Madame Rachel's Bath, on account of the glos>v pliability it imparts to tho skin) Tha Priest's bath is stiongly impregnated with sulphur ; it blackens silver aud alloyed gold, and Dr. lewis observes "that sulphur is absorbed into trie system by tho use of this water is proved by the f.ct that after removal from the locality, silver worn on tho person is still blackened." The curative properties of iho bath have baen specially exemplified under Dr Lewis's observation in bad cases ot scabies, and he hopes soon to bo able to prove that the vegetable parasitic affec tions of the skin will be benefitted by theso waters. He has had sati*factory.evidence of its healmg power In cases of biliousness and dyspepsia, leucorrhcoa, endoinoiritis and uterine atomy, dysmenorrhea* accom panied with noural__i_ , anil other com plaints. „ Tho most remarkable care recorded by Dr. lewis, however, is ono of psoriasis invoterata, tho wholo body and limbs boing covered with iho disease, aud every movement of tho largo joints giving pain. The patient, after exhausting tho ordinary remedies, bad been sent to Rotorua as a last chance. After four mouths' treat ment, he returned to his duties a new man, able to perform his work as well as ever, though he was unable to remain long enough to accomplish the per fect cure which Dr. Lewis anticipated. And ihia was a caee ol which the doctor d. Clares: " I could not have believed any thing would have benefitted, when I first examined the patient and heard the whole of his history."

Speaking of tbe Alkaline Siliceous baths (to wlrch class Madame Rachel's belongs) Dr, Lewis says: This class of water has been employed principally in the treatment of gout, gouty arthritis, chronicrbeumatlsm, rheumatoid arthritis, and forms of myalgia, espccia'ly lumbago of a rheumatic kind; alsoEciatica.

of the results in these cases Dr. I ewis says: —" The cases which seem most bene fited by their use aro those semi-convale scent from the acute forms of rheumatism and gout. These, as a ralo, tapidly im prove after a few days, and make good re coveries, but the chronic cases take a far longer time than patients will or can give to their treatment, as a rule, bo far. It is only due to these waters to state that, though they have not removed synovial fringe?, nor relaxed anchylosed joints, to my knowledge, still they appear in many cases to reduce fluid in joints, and they certainly eradicate that wearing pain which is ac. barrassing at times to tbe rheumatic, and gouty when their use is persevered in, Of tho action of this water when taken internally I can not yet speak with certainty. Several cases of lumbar and sciatic myalgia pro duced in miners who have been employed in the damp mines on the West Coa«,t of New Zealand have been cured by the use of a strongly siliceous water in tho form ot a heavy douche." The writer of the article is exceedingly careful not to advance any ttatement for which he cannot adduce cot elusive evi dence, and he guards visitors against giving credence to all the stones of miraculous cures that are retailed by coach drivers. This manifest determi nation not to commit himself to any assertion that cannot be sustained will enhance the value of the paper iv the judgment of professional men, And when, after all proper reservations have been made, suca decisive testimony to healing power in painful maladies that defy ordinary remedies, is considered by the profession throughout Australasia, we cin not doubt that an increased influx of visitors to the great sanitarium of New Zealand will ensue.

A requisition is in course of signature to the Major of Parnell (R. Walker, Esq.,) asking him to allow himself to bo again nominated for the Mayoralty of that borough.

Two mares were found wandering in Lower Queetf-street at six o'c'ock this morning by ihe police. One is grey, the oher black (the latter in foal), and they are new in Lendrum's stables, awaiting their owneis.

Mr A. Cairns, the popular host of the Star Hotel, bas, we understand at last secured the vacant allotment at the corner of Albert and West Queen-streets', from Mr C. 0, Davis, and plans arc already in course of preparation for enlarging ttie present building. The additions which Mr Cairns proposes to effect will provide double the ace immodation now available for visitors, and will be carried out in first-class style, For some time past the proprietor of the Star Hotel has found great difficulty in meeting the call made upen him by the travelling public, and tho present im provements will provide what has long been felt wanting, viz,, really first-class hotel ac commodation iv close proximity to ihe town and wharf,

The business at the Polico Court this, morning was. limited to ono drunkard;': a., working man from the Bay ef 'Islands, whoso pitiful appeal and promise of good conduct for the future gained hia release, Thccase against Mrj Driscoll wasdismissed, as she and her husbaud bad parted, by mutual consent, Daniel promising to.see that she did not want for meat, potatoes, tea, sugar, and a crown a week—Mis Dris coll promising, on her part, to work for the ; proper and modest requirements of tho body, and tbat sho would never hammer her husband with a saucepan in the future.

Arrangements for tho return ball, by tho sons of old colonists, wero concluded at a meeting held last evening, when MrW.'G. Connolly presided. It waa rc-olved that double tickets be issued at 10s Cd, and extra tickets for ladies at 2s 6d each. A programme was submitted, including a number of dances and several songs. The musical arrangements have been onttustcd to tho Messrs Hannkin Brothers, aud tho catering to Mr Canning.

Major Morrow, of No, 3 Company of Rille Volunteers, has Issued a challenge on behalf of hia cornspauy, which shows, iluit tho mon of No. 3 aro resolved to do their best to maintain an honourable position among New Zealand volunteers. Tho challenge is. to any of the Auckland city companies to a match of not less than 15, or more than 25 men a-sidc, to take place within a month of lhe return of tho riilo representatives,from Dunedin. Particulars of tho challengo will be found elsewhere;'

" Grand old libeller, unscrupulous old antagonist, bitter and malicious old roviler, npoedy retribution awaits tbco I Thy sin has found thee out I" "There is not the least chance ol hia making his last speech on Towei-hill, much as ho may desorvc to do so." These are specimens of tho languogo used in ".Blackwood's Magazine " about Mr Gladstone.

A baptismal service was held last even ing in tho Wcllcsley-strcet Baptist Church, and nino young persons underwent immer sion. Tho service was conducted by Mr Tsomas Spurgcon. Amongtt those present waa the Rev. Mr Fairbrotlior, tho now mis sionary to the Lake districts, Tho Rev. gentleman, however, was suffering from tbo voyage from Sydney, and unable to addio s the congregation. An earnest address was delivered _by Pastor Downing, who leaves by the Manapouri for Sydney. Mr Fair, brother tendered the greetings of tho Rev. C. H. Spurgcon and Mr Driver (late of Auckland) of Spurgcon . London College, to the Wellealey-street Church,

The anniversary sorvico at All Saints' Cburcb, last evening, was conducted by the Kov, JobnK. Davis, M.A., who preached an excellent discourso from Hebrews c 4, v. 9, " There rcmaineth a Test for tho people of God." Tho young preacher took occasion to speak of the progress of tho church sioco its.opening—on All Saints' Day, 16 years ago—aud, while thankful for what had been done, urgul the necessity of continued effort among tbo rapidly increasing population of Ponsr.nby, The attendance was large. There was a full choir, under tho careful direction of Major r*irie, aud special hymnS were sung.

A Wesley an Home Mission meeting va\ held la s t evening in St. John's, Ponsonby Road, Mr Thomas Buddlo in the chair. Addresses on the subjoct of tho mission" wero delivered by Roys. A. Roid, W.J. Watkio, and Mr C. T. McMastor. At tho' close of the service a collection was made, A meeting tor the same object was hold ou tbo previous evening at Mount Albert, and addresses delivered by Kov. T. Buddie,' Kcv. 11. R. Dewsbury, Mr R. Arthur, and Mr Blow (from Wellington.) Mr T. Gar lick, tbe chairman, recommorded the advisability of having a school missionary: box, as it was quite evident that, in Order, to carry on tho mission successfully, money was wanting,

Referring Io "Isabel's" impressions of the comet, "(iris" tells tbo following story in tho "Otago Drily Times":— " Havo you seen tho comet, MrsMulonoy ?"■ asked the lady of tho nous?. "'Deed, then, I have, ni'ai," was tho reply, " and is's'.quite an ornament to the slcy!" As if this was not praise euougb, she added a moment afterwards, "And whata commo dious tail it's got .'"

Mr Bamford, tho Lanoashiro evangolist, will give an address at the usual service in UieUotnrehallcf tl o Young Men's Christian Association this evening at 7.30,

A holy day of obligation—All S.l.its' Day—was celebrated yesterday, with duo solemnity—in St. Patrick's Cathcdral,in the presence of a large and attentive congrega tion. At tho early Masses, which were said by Father Golden, P.P., Pukekobo, very many received the Holy Communion. The Mass at 10 o'clock—a High Mass—waa celebrated by Father Walter McDona'd. The choir, under the leadership of Miss Shanaghan, sang with great effect the vnrious portions of tbe Mass. In tho even ing, ht 7 o'clock, vespers wero commenced : —Celebrant, Father Walter McDonald; deacon, Fathor McGianis; sub-dracon,; Father Mahoney. Father Golden asristeff in tho sanctuary, and immediately before the Btnedictiou of the Blessed Sacrament, delivered a highly instructive sermon on the festival of the daj, which was listened to with marked attention.

A girl has been found lying in tbo scrub near Bayfield, Victoria. * fter having boen brutally ill-treated by her mother, sho was thrown into the scrub and left for deid. The mother disappeared, and it was con-: jocturcd that she had committed suicide, as she was iv a state of delirium tre-mens, and went towards the Thompson River, This morning hor body was found in tbo river Cowwar. It is highly probablo that after having succeeded, aa she thought, in; despatching the girl, she flung herself into the stream. The woman's name was Isabella Hayes, alias Summers.

Tbe slopes on either sido of tbe stone steps and the sutronndin^s of ihe Law Courts aro literally coveted with marsh mallows, docks and various rank and obnoxious weeds. Scarcely three months have passed sinco a clearance waa made, but bo iapid is the growth of tho weeds, liko evil habits, that the young trees are almost hidden in tho silent gloom and overshadowing of the pio gressivo mallows. Two pretty trees, cedars of Lebanon, which vrcie planted on the •lopes some time ego, and which look healthy and vigorous, a'e scarcely tall enough to poep over the swelling of larrikin docks, and ere long, linked as they aro with sacred memorios, will bo lost to sight unless tho weeds fall beneath, the hand of man.

Nearly two hundred persons assembled on tho Queeu-s'reet Wharf yesterday after noon, with tbo intention of proceeding to St. Helior's Bay, but were disappointed for the Tongariro wa3 dry in dock, nnd the company would not lay on another boat. The consequence was that much dissatis faction was expressed, nnel the greater por tion of the assemblage resolved to spend an extra "twopence" and patronise the North Shore. The Devonport Ferry Com pany was therefore b-nefitted. . . *

The "Church Oaz-tto" of tbe {present month is fall ot interest, especially to mem bers of the Anglican Church, The Oioceaan Intelligence is crowded with notes, brief reports, and changes of minis teis. The Bishop gives a pleasing account of a quiet morning at Bishop's Court. Among the'changes we notice that the lie v. R. O'C. Biggs haa been appointed to Hamilton, and the Rev, P, Walsh to Coro mandel, until a suitable euccrssor to the late Rev, Thomas Scott can be ;found, A list of subjects for theological studios in tbe several grades for the coming year is fur nished, and other local matter. A brief biography of James Shepherd, of Whaoga roa, Mr Seth Smith's paper on " Women's Work in tho Church," extracts friim hooks, Sunday-school lessons for the use of teachers, etc., form a neat and unwearying nambor of this useful ecrial. A copy of tho "jDawn of Day " fs presented with tho preeent number of the " Gazette."

"Aghast" writing to the "Dunedin Star," warns tho cricketers thero to be active in their (raining fori the match against the Northerners. He says :—''l observe tho visitors aro a very strong team, and will no doubt be captained by Robin-, son, If the Dunedin and Suburban con template playing the Northerners single handed, 1 am afraid the match will be a screaming farce, and tbe visitors not very thankful at having opponents at present so unworthy thoir motal pitted against them, It is worthy of note that on Saturday last, with the bowling of C.irr and ikitcb, that they aro thoroughly well acquainted wi li, the D. and S.C. Association's picked eleven totalled 60. Now, what will they c!o against aueh men as Yates, Robinson, Mumfoid, Backland, and others?' I do not recognise, anything about differences: existing here, bnt when the credit of Dune- j din is at stake, with its 800 or 600 of a cricketing community, I think the matter should be taken np and the best possible team placed in the field ogainst. the; Northerners, and if possible avoid a rcpeti-i tion ot Canterbury disasters at the hands of; tho Aucklanders. Puppets at the hands of j a stronger community than tho Otago Cricket Association seem to be having it all their: own way, to the lasting disgrace of the' cricketing records of Dunedin," jj

Though hitherto singularly fot|unn(o, having had several very narrowjf. scapes : f .om\death claims, the Newjf?_e_laud Accident' Insurance Companjfi received vestbrday hews from Austiaiiafof-the death by^cccident.of Mr David Jr_Sf]e,;'a wealthy? grazier ot-^omiula, New.: South'. Wales.; Thi;-is'the|second death" claim of £500 which the. company have bad, the iformer boing occasioned by the.death: of Mr lilauck, a merchant of Dunedin../

■-Mr J. L. Ha l's schedule shows that his ' liabilities aio £919 5s Bd, the principal item being a sum of £710 3s Bd, alleged to bo due to |Mr F. Maro Wilmott, theatrical agent, of Christchurch, '-.f which claim lat ,j:'-"Hall"'sh,yß -in: alt "affidavit" lie" was arr.csted on, the. 26th, jat | the . instance at-Mi Wilmottj who; he ''soys,''" fri-ely _sse'rts'"*Ltli_t-'th_ "s-hr'bf i"'£7lo'",3. "ia owing to him by the. insolvent, and slates tbat in consequence of bis arrest he had been put to very groat inconvenience and loss, and had been compelled to lilo a de claration of insolvency.

The Whalcatano Nativo Lands Court has! sr,ivcn judgment in the Eihuwaea Block hi favour of Ngatimanawa' .and...Ngntiapa. Judgment has also bbetf given'in Paoroa East—(l) 9.02G aces in favour of Ngaiis manowa and Ngatihapi; (2) 11,-1-6 acicsin favour of Tahourangi and Ngatirangitihi ; (3) 5,033 acres,in favMirlof Ngatirangit hi and -Jgutibimwai; (4) 11,2GC acres iv favour of Ngutitahu ; (5) 39,433 ncu-s in favour of Kgatiwhaoa, »■. ... S'",!| \ "■'"J\ mdug 'the- "paa'cngcrs•' who ' were- "en route by tho Manapouri, which left this morning for the South and Australia, tvas Sir James D,iikc, 1.t., of,Laugliton, Sussex, who is traveiiihe tnrouglithe.se colonies, ac companied by his tutor. Ho ia the eldest sou of the Into Sir Janus Duke, nt ond time Lord Mayor of London, and Member of Parliament (lining a period of 17 years for one ot tho Metropolitan constituencies. The pi os'-iit barondt is 6ttlyjl7 •'■ years of ngcj and is the nephew of Messrs Alfred and Ami Bennett, of this city.

Colonists in this part of Now Zealand scarcely appreciate to tho full tho advan tage wMeh-thoy enjoy,.iu; the,matter of cheap and 'delicious fruits." Tho peach. t-eason will shortly be up n us, when a largo basket of, that lusoious fruit will ba obtainable for a shilling; and to show by contiast how cheap that is, tho following instance, .may., be given of. the. pice of poaches in tho Old Country ;—At a mart iage feast in Glasgow in July last, a diah of peaches was ordered aa a delicacy, and duly enjoyed ; but When tho bill camo in, it was found that the precious dish of eighteen peaches had cost £5 8 >, or exactly ►ix shillings per peach I ' From this it may bo inferred that tho peach is not extensively consumed in tho Land of Cakes.

The premises occupied by Messrs Briucoo and Co., ironmongers, Melbourne, having a frontage of 66ft Sin to the best portion of Collins street, and.which were.- recently offered to tbe Government for tho jouiposca of o telpgraph" office at £72,600; wero recently submitted to auction. Tho bid dim; started at £50,000, and advanced by £1000 bids to £65,000. This amount was increased by bids of £500 to £66,000, which was .the highest, offer. A reserve ,of £72,500 was placed upon tho property; which was purchased three months ogo by Messrs M'Leau Brothers and Rigg, for £52,000.

A committeo meeting of tbe City Council, for tho purpose of urranuiug matters for thtj enforcement of the Contiguous Diseases Act, was held at 3 o'clock yesterday after noon. Tho ground plan of tho proposed Lock Hospital was submitted A ud approved. A letter wis also icoeived from Mr B. L. O'Brien, governor of tjio gaol, .stariug that tbo spot nt the N.E. angle of tho gaol, which tbo, oimmlttcc had thought adapted as a site*,! and which he did not then consider to be available, could ho devotpd to tha purpose, and concurring in tho committee's opinion ai to its suitability. Ono special advan t.sgo was that ono of the gaol wnrdors could, from hia platform, kj'cp a watch over tho Reformatory aud give tho matron assistance in cato ot neo.l. - The considcrn lion of tho ground p"a. of tho Hospital was then postponed until tlm .committee bavo again inspected tho favoured Bite.

To the Editor: Sir.-rThe drapers of Wellington' nro endsav«urftijf*td obtain from their employer* tho concoßStou ot a' haf holitiav during tha; week, or of shorter hours of labour ou Saturday, oow so un necessarily long.' A welt-a_touded mceling of employers "and employes was held some few days back, aud, in accordance with resolutions passed, an early closing associa tion win'formed aud it deputation appointed to wait on tho masters in ordl*. to obtain nn expression of opinion a« to which would ba the moat convenient, viz., a half-holiday on Wednesday, or shorter hours on Saturday. Sir, this letter is written in tbe hope, that tlis drapers' employe's of Auckland may ba thus incited to.nctiou, and my unite with their Southern brethren in endeavouring.to secure their right. Trustiog that for this reason you will publish it, I am, _c, X,, Wellington. To the Editor: Sir,—Your last night's issue states that a public meeting has been called by the Mayor for''to morrow, to con sieler Dr, Phllson's mucli-to-bc-regrottcd retirement from the post 'of furgcon to our hospital, The question naturally atiscs-i Who or what system is to succeed him ? Now, rs a University College is abont to bo,established hpre, woidd it not bens gijll to fouud a medical school, at which students could passithrouKhtthoir currioulum, and degrees and licenses to practise begraute*, as int England,, and bo have our ■medical men trained here as they arc in Sydney, in-; stead of parents being obliged, asatprcont,' to incur tho anxiety and oxpense of sending their sons destined for the profession from the coloDy. Having bad considerable ox-; pcrienco. in. connection with hospitals ,in tti6old country, ss is shbwn by my tcsti-| monials at present in, Auckland, I will gladly attend tne above-'mohttoned racolinfV and, if called upon, will most, willingly give, the information I possess," for, in many, details—amongst others nursing- tho grand institution, which is an ornament to ouri beautiful city, is .lamentably deficient.—; Yours, &c', J. H, EdoklOW, M.R,C.5.,; England. Ponsonby Road, November 2ud,: 1882. ' ' r '""' '-•■ ' y'

'•To'• morrow's Observer will bo an Unusually IntorcßtingNumbor,containlng ibrco original local caricatures, and tho following let-* tor-press:—Taranaki Rollicking Rams, Tho Allotmont Maiiia, How to Get Rid of a" Dun,' Poclal Stinme,tho CD. Act In New South Wales,- Our Public Bodies (WnitemataConnty Council), A Complaint from a Distressed Boarding-houso Keopor, ""Billy BigWbol's Biography Ladles- Column, LntCßt Fashions, Sporting, Theatrical, &,C. &C. 'i. s ■ ..'. - .-'*T;t Three Pounds given away this weofc in On-; server Prize OompetitiCns. . y."f

Garlick and OranweU will positively fir. mlnOto their most successful Salo'o' Drapery and Clothing on Saturday^Hth Novombor.^ADVT, |

.All; those urho;hß'ara Cook's lecture aro rsouosted to purohaee" a copy, prioe sixpence.' ond sees for themselves If It Is no' norreot May to hod from w.F. Meats, Book leller, Queen? Btreer.-[At)yr.l. " ■;• |

, Special 'bus leaves. tbo Union Bank Corner at 2.15 p;m., Saturday, November-4th, conveying intonding purchasers to Mt»'Albert Township and back free.—[Advt.] •.':,,:;,;_ _ Why buy cold, clay groundi-when - you; can get rich, warm, volcanic-ground 5h lit.tla, further out for leas money J—Township of Mt. Albert.—[Advt.]

One of tne best investments for money is an allotment or two in Mt, Albert Township, as a largo incrcaso in value Is certain to take place beforo very long.—[Advt.] . |

THE C.J.C MEETING.

Training Notes.

(BY TELEGRAPn.—PRESS ASSOCIATION.)

, f . CFi. ISTCHURCH, this day. ; THKRE'WaV very'liitle work done on the course, this; morning, the best being that performed by Lady Emma, who went a mile and a half with Gitana, and,then camo homo tho last half-mild with LcgerdemaiD.: Minerva nlso did a good gaUop with If So and Tha Poet. Yesterday Salvage and Vanguard did a rattling spin j-thefqimeris still favourite for the C.J.C. Handicap,' and Cheviot is firm for,the Der]by< at Gto i,\ Very little hotting is doing,

A FATAL FIGHT.

j (BY TELEGEAPB.—PRESS ASSOCIATION.)

CHRISTCHURCH, this day. An affray, iv .which Thomas .Perry, (a, half - caste) lost his life," occurred at Horerasa on Tuesday.,"! ."Ferry",,was:>yery.'quarrolsoii>e, and seriously annoyed a man named Truman Hobbs, and repeatedly chal lenged h; m t> "fightr Hobbs at last] consented, and going ouiside, the two men commenced sparring. After striking Peny .otte!o.LHobbs:cloß(id/.withs'bim.Land'both*f4li to tho ground, from which Perry never rose. On examination ho was found quite deadd-ißotteSefl] 'woreb sober: when the fight took place, Truman Hobbs, who is a blacksmith by trade, is generally spoken of aa a sober quiot man. Deceased was a shearer, unmarried, and has lately been an inmate of Eunnyside Asylum. Jbe was vetry eccentric. His body was taken charge of of ihe potfceVS < Mi, *t7 ■>'■> mi. I ..-HSU'

TELEGRAMS.

[From Our Own Correspondekt.)

.. 7'\ v. y." THAMES, this day. j '.Sbaromarket, noon:—DeepLevcl Tribute, sellers, 1b 6d'; Princo Imperial, last night, 40a j-to.dayj4l's to 44s ; ee)lerß,4's ; buyers, 43s 6d; Southern Crots, 12s 6d to 13s; buyers, 12a 6d ; Golden Crown, last night, 13s Od ; buyers 13s ; Mariner, sollers,3a 6d ; London, buyers, 2s ;£_right Smile, sollorß, 2s 4d.

[PER PRESS ASSOCIATION.!

CHRISTCHURCH, this day. The Canterbury Chess Club's handicap tournament ia concluded, with the follow ing result :—F. Harwood, first; J. Wood, : second ; A M. Olivier, third.

t. The .Young Men's Club, which now includes 150 members, opened their new club-rooms last night.

DUNEDIN, thia day. EARTHQUAKE.

Two shocks of earthquake were ex perienced at .Quccnstown. this morning. The second one was the mo.t /iolcnt over felt in tlip district, and lasted over 20 seconds. The damage is confined to the breakage of glass.

THE GRUUNDING OF THE ROTO'

M AH ANA,

Mr Hackworth hold a formal enquiry into tho grounding of the Rotomabana yester day. Aljlthe evidence went to show that the accident was causod by the strength ot wind and' tide, which waa unusually great, not,being sufficiently.allowed for. .. '" Sir Garnet was omitted from tho'list :of ontrieß for St Andrew's Handicap.

THE SAN FRANCISCO MAILS.

(UY TEUCIRA.-.-rER PRESS ASSO

CIATION.)

WELLINGTON, this day. Tim City of New York with the October English.maile left San Francisco for Auck land on the 22nd nil., ono day later than time-table date. Tho Zealandia, with the Oe'ober Colonial mails, arrived at San Francisco Irom Auckland on the 29th ult,, four days oarlicr than timesjtable date,

SCINTILLATIONS.

' When a doctor cures you for nothing, ho is ono ot Nature'sno-bitl-men.

Men and wa'.chca don't, amount to much when they ate run down. Tho atronjoit man is rarely strong enough to hold his tonguo at tho light time. . . .•. ; . ■. I

"Is this your first appearance in a court of justice ?' asked the Austin Recordsr of a vagraut, "Ho Judge, it is my last timo thus far—how ia it with yourself ?" A Now Orleans girl, suing for i broach of promise, places her damages at one dollar. She allowed him to hug bor but once,' and tben ho spoiled a now lace collar. Simonsen's Opera Company are playing " Boccacio " in Invercargill. I

A child named Dannao Christina Bentil, ono year and nin« months old, daughter of Mr Josiah Bentil, has been lost iv tho bush, in Drcever's Valley, near Kamo. Tho weekly half-holiday has been wn ceded by tlie storekeepers of Hawera. -Mr Allan McLean, of Napier,- has sold the racohoree Foul Play for £500 to Mr Bloom Hold, of Povotty Bay. Major Atkinson has returned to Welling ton from Tamaki.

A few weeks' ago France ordered that tho crucifix bo taken from all the court rooms' in that country. Great uritiin has 10,009 Mandoy-school tempcranco organisations, with more than a million members.

" t ahould think that you would foel badly about leaving this place," said iho housemaid to tho departing cook. To which the latter roplied, "I'm not; I'm glad to go. I ain't sorry to leavo any of you—except the dog. Poor old Tiger, kb'a always wnslmd tho plates for mo 1" At Mnirao, Sweden, a terrible epidemic Is prowling, of the nature of red thrush. During one woek, out of 617 cases, there wore 45 deaths, aa incicase of 50 per cent, upon the preceding week. The induction of Yen. Archdeacon Pritt to t,is iucumboncy of St, Mark's, Remuera, takes place to-night, at 7.30, in tho church.

Owing to tbo frequency of suicides from tho Bum'mit of the Vcndome Column, Pans, the authorities havo thouuht fit to cxcludo the public from that building. In thirty two yoars eighty-two visitom havo thrown thomeelveß fioni the gallery, A Dutch gunboat named the Merchant wai rocentLy seized by tho English Coast Gua'ds at Berwick for smuggling cigars, tebacco, spirits and olher contraband goods, a large quantity of which were found on board. ~...-.

"Major" Barktr and "Captniua" Sutherland and uuswortb, of the Salva tion Army, left Adclrido for Melbourne recently, to bold services there. Thirty odd army men aro coming out by the JUar-' bihiier 8b assisted immigrants. " A firo destroyed the upstairs room* of the rriuce ot Wales Hotel, lnvoicargill, yesterday. .. In compliance with tbo unaniraoua wish of the Anglican clergy of the Otago dicceso, the Rev. A. R. Fitcoett has contented to attend the General Synod's icssiou at Napior in April next as one of tho clerical reptosentatlves of tho diocese. Tho Dunedin Chamber Of Commerce bas witoly doclined to assist the agitation for the construction of tho Christchurch West Coast railway, in view ot Mr Blair's report (sco Parliamentary papers, 1879), and tho report of the commissioners appointed by the Christchurch Chamber, pUbliibed in January of this year, Herr Schmitt is authorised to give vocal ists certificates authorising; them to partici pate in tho Melbourne Christmas Festival. ' The " Arc " 2000 candle burner fixed on the poppet heads of the Etlenborough mi no lights the whole counlry for a mile around, and is visible in Sandhurst four miles aw»y.

R.M. COURT.-This Day.

(Before J. E. Maodooold, Brqi. R.M). JtJDGMf NTS FOR PLAINTIFFS.

Holland and Former v. J, Smith; ololm £11 Oa 9. (gcoda supplied)- Coata -2 s<.—Cmse Bros. v, C. MoCormtok; olaim £1 f. Id tgoonß).— Hellaby Bros. v.. Ham-84; claim 13i Id (goods). Oats ffle. -Qaigley v. A.Bbenleld'. datm £7 ia (rent).—Qorrott v. W. F. Patorson; claim £3 Oa 7d (goods supplied).—J. Pattorßon v. Xl Moylan; claim £1 2s Od.-Huntor and Nolan v. K. George; claim _30 13s 6d (promissory note). Costs £113s,—Ellorv. A, Stephens;olaim £2163 Sd (rates due).—Union Sash and Door Company v, A. Miller; olaim £9 11a Gd (goods supplied). Costs £2 2s,- Shora Brothers v. It. Harris ; claim £22 5s (goods). ■>,':'.■■' ' _ ! ; JCDBMKNT SUMMONSES, ''■ ' j Murehle v. W. Davis,—Mr .George appeared for .the judgment creditor, and stated tbat the Case waa adjourned two mohtha ogo In order to allow the defendant -toTay ;ho.waa still In reoelotot—>a per week, and recently obtained £10 for compensation.—The debtor said this be longed to his mother: he was willing to pay tha whole amount next June.- Ordered to pay 2s 6d per week In tbo meantime, the ooae to be oalled again in June; ten doys' Imprisonment In default. • >■.■■'! Alokln v. 3, Sleeman.—Mr Then. Cooper Bald payment on account were being made, and tbe case was aUowed to stand over.

gomerfleldandLeokv. Biyden.—Mr Button appeared for the judgment oreoltor, who de posed tbat the debtor served In the Armed Con stabulary, and reoeivod (Ss or 7a par day.—Casi adjourned till the present plaoa of abode oi doo.or was rtiaoovered,—An order was mode for £2 por month. Holland aud *ortzor v. J. H. G. MoLellan.— Mr Theo. Cooper for tho creditor.-Mr Holland deposed tbat the judgment debtor was em-' ployed on tho Harbour Hoard dredge as en gineer.—Ordered to pay £1 7s 6d by December Ist.. Scott v. J, Minis.—Mr Theo. Cooper appeared for judgment oreditor,—Tho debtor wbb oalled ana examined. He was a master mariner, and Bometlmes earned more than £ J por week, and sometimes less. Did not think he had earned £5 slnoo August. Promised to pay £i la Id by: weekly papments of (58, cr ia default, eovon asys lmnrleonmeat. '-

Upton, ond Co., v. J. T. Camp.- Mr Tbet\ Cooper Said the debtor haa written asking the creditors to draw upon him, a draft had been sent, and he would ask for a remand for a fort night. Tamo Brothers v. R. George.—An adjourn ment was granted on tho application of Mr Speed. ■ ; '*.'_,, ,"'.:, ADJOUHNBD. '~ , Tho followlDg ossea were Adjourned :-GruiC_- Bhank ani Co. v. F. Wintor, lor a fortnight; Colo v. KUiott; Thompson v. B. Johnston, tor a fortnight; Newman v. W. Ailumsien; Lump lila v. V/yatt, till 30th November. ~. , ... . DEB.NDKP OABSTS. A. W "Waller v. C. Layer, claim £G lis (goods Bold on"! (lnilvored).—Mr Theo. Oooperappeared forplainiitf, and Mr Bpeed for dofondant.—The claim was for a Quantity ot corrugated iron Biipnlleel. The delivery of come ond the prioe ot lhe remainder was disputed.—Mr W. Mil'or was foalled, and deposed ti the valno of the Iron, whloh was supplied by Cruiokthank and Millert o Mr Waller.—Considerableevidonco was tafeen. and j augment given for plaintiff for £9 Ue.with coots, .2 lis.—A'olalm by Layer against V? aller was withdrawn. j

-;::>; W. Napper v. P. Porter.— Ifvidenoe was1 taken and judgment given for plaintiff, with 7s oosts.

Oliver v. J. Angelo.—Judgment was given for plaintiff for fi2,and £12a 6d oosts. Veslo v. J. uo Fretns. olaioi £35.- Some evl dßECo w»8 taken In tola case, whioh'waa a olaim bearing upon a cheque given for volanteer eorip. '.' It waa eventually withdrawn.

A LIVELY SCENE.

DLow Ben Allah was TreateUfdt

the Royal.

DuRiN. yeatfrdayXhundreds,; 0f.," flaring | handbills were distributed .around tojyn an nouncing that iri7the evening'.the-great wizard and conjuror Ben Al'ah would ap pearat tho Thoatro.Royal,and " that every person would recolve a present." The con sequence was that shortly alter seven) o'clock tbe stills and pit wore packed to ] overcrowding, and a gootl number appeared I in- the dress-circle. '1 here _cem»d to be J ! assembled in tho lower part of tho huuso a good representation of tho larrikin element, and it was feared from first view of tho gathering that all -Kou'd not go smoothly. Ben Allah camo forward when tho curtain roso, and. wont through tho orthodox card tricks, sloigbt of hand performances, etc. At intervals, up to about 10 o'clock, mur murings of dißßutisiaction wero heard, and gome of tho audienco oven ventured to hoot tho Professor. This foeiiDg of dissatistaction culminated, when Ben Allah announced that tho preßcntß would be distributed on the principle adopted by Lieutouant Mer man, and not as, had been announced. About twenty gifts of,small value were (riven away, and aa no moto appeared to bj forth coming, the crowd seemed to v'no en ituisse, aud a regular uproar ensued, lien Allah wished to explniu that "he was an entire stranger in this colony," whereupon ono larrikincriedoutloudlyinancuqulringtone, asking "if he waa never iv Wellington?" and followed this up by. explaining that Ben Allah bad received somewhat rough treatment there a shott timu a.,0. Ono young fellow, doteimined as he siid"to havo a present of "BCme kind," dcliboratoly smashed up one of the orchestia chairs, .discharged one half afthe Profcs'or.'who luckily got 6u_ 6f its course)"and-carried the othor portions off us a trophy. Then othors became excited, and tho gangway, laid from the st*go halfway down the ball was broken down, and portions fired upon the atage, Tho polico wero in attendance, but piovtd unequal to quell tho disturbance, and the curtain was dropped before an excited, yelling-mob, _veu then the row coutinued, and other missiles were forwarded from the body of the lull to the atage, much to the alarm of a few quietly'-dieposed persons in front. Tho mob then adjourned outside, hoping to meet the professor on bis way to tho Rojsl Mail Hotel, whdre ho was lodging, but he managed to evade tho rabblo by pro ceeding along the back way. It appears that ben Allah engaged and paid for ihe Theatre lor one night only (last night), He attracted a crowded audienco, ond should accordingly have cleared between £40 or £50. Oilando Mantalini, Mr DoLias's agent was present dm ing the row last night a-d had v»ry carefully ta watch tho gas meter, us several attempts were made to put out the lights. After the Pro fessor had departed, he viewed the scene of the upioar, and observing that some of tho Theatre property was' considerably damaged, quietly locked.the place up, and determined to hear who was to pay for res pairs bofei. numerous boxes, tables, etc, belonging to tho Wizard, departed. Thus remain matters at present.

ST. ANDREW'S MUTUAL IM PROVEMENT SOCIETY.

-A FUSr-CLAsa and highly-creditable enter, tainmont was given last evening in the Lome-street Hall, chiefly by the members if the St. Andrew's" Mutual Improvement Association. There was a capital audience, and everything paused Off satisfactorily, with the exception of an unnecessary inter ruption by a young man, who was evidontly under the influence of the potont liquor, The programme was as follows x— Pianoforte overture, "Poet and Peasant," by the Misses Haylcs, rendered with much skill; a quartette, " Tho Maiden of the Fieui do L)B,"'py Misses Samson and Tnit. ;and Moisra Brook aud Mcnzies, which was very ploasing/ Mr Shirley sang tbo "Tar's Farewell," after whioh Mr S. ;E.i Davis gave a recitation, "Tho Spanish Armada,'! with line effect and careful pronunciation. TboV-llin Call," a duet, was delicately sung by Misses McMillan and Mackte. Subsequently tho former lady sang "I Watoh for Thoo in Starless Night," in .which she. was subjected .to a gross iusult from a man, apparentlj, who insisted that he was related to a _i«hop. and had a right-to hiss and groan. Ho was requested to leave, and his admittance fco was offered to him, but without effect; ho would groan, ond frequently exhibited very bad taste. Miiaes .amson and Tait gave tbo "Wind and Harp," and Mr Meozies " Enaland's Trait." . Moaara G. J. Lowis and R. Anderson gave recitations, the lormor "Mary Queen of Scots," and the latter "The Uncle;" a humorous com position. Tnis part of . iho programme closed with a quartette, "Gocd Night, Thou Glorious Sun," which won consider able applause. Tho second part cousisted of Morton's light canicdy, " Aunt Char lotte. Maid," which was sustained with great credit by all tho [.erformers, who bad evidently studied their models.'-'"The acting of Misses Tnit and Campbell wa*j greatly admired; tho gentlemen also; especially Mr Tait, the lion, stcretaiy, and Mr Haslett, distinguished themselves by nituraHi-d' easy styles. The approval of the auJienoe was loudly manifested at tho close of tho comedy, and every persoo; -save one,' appeared delighted with the entertainment. c wwia.i

THE OPERA HOUSE.

"La Fllle dv Tambour Major.".

"The new opera season will be inaugurated to-morrow night by Mr Duncan Macallum's strong and well-equipped -irbnpe, with the production of Offenbach's last composition^ "LaFille dv Tambour Major," or "Tho Drum-Major's Daughter." Tho music is spoken 'of as light, . sparkling; ani exhilarating, tho ' scenery- is pretty, and romantic, the costumes are very gaudy, and the li_etto is highly; amusing. As for tho plot, a brief outline of its leading, incidents will servo to best show hbwflvroll adapted it is for diamatio elaboration.'', A French, regiment on tho march in Northern Italy bivouacs one even ing on tho grounds -ot a conventual school, and while tuere the officer in 'command (Captain Robert) fells madly in love with ono, of the pupiis (Stella), putative daughter of the Duke of Delia Voltai 'iho' Captain, however,; is not given time to urge his suit, for the Duke'arrlves with a certain Marquis Bam bim, whom he wishes Stella to espouse, Stella leaves tho convent school with her 'father -and • intended husbaud aa- the regiment 'resumes its march -towards Milan. On the eve ot the girl's betrothal it transpires that she is only tho Duke's stepdaughter, and that her own'father is a French BOldier, who-was her mother's first husband. Her mother on receiving tidings of her soldier-husband's death, had.taken to. the' stage; where her charms enslaved the Duke and lod to a tender of his hand in marriage. This she bad accepted, and th o pair were duly married. ■'*' While these un-; ravelmenta are taking place, the regiment: previously referred to arrive upon the scene, and Captain Robert, his drum major, and a> drummer named Griolet are quartered upon the Delia Voltas. While' toe betrothal festivities are going on, tho Drum-Major suddenly espies' IhejDuchess, and recognises her as his loDg-lest wife,' Margot, and immediately afterwards he dis covers Stella to bo bis child. The young girl loathes her arietocra'ic lover, aud. in order to cscapo being united to him sho disguises hen elf and becomes a vivandicro in hor favoured,lover's regiment, The curtain .falls-pori the first actjiist asthe Frehch officers escape, holly, pursued by the en raged Delia Volta and his 'Italian friends. In escaping the French party get separated,. Alter passing through a number of adven tures, they all meet at a roadside|inn, kept by a patriotic Italian, who sides wi h tho: I'rencb as against, tho Auatrians. Hith r too also come the Duke "and Duchess, in quest of Stela; lhe Luke bas given orders for tho. of ony fogilive viyarididro' that may be seen, and" news arriving that"sii'sh a one has bc:n taken,' the ducal patty hasten to Mitau,in order to; complete the nuptials. Meanwhile liobort' falls into tbe .hands ot an Austrian patrol, i but Stella reaches theFrenohlines in safety, j Arrived at Milan, Bambrin finds his errant ! betrothed attired in bridal dresv and ready | for the ceremony. He does not .eeFJTer feature's, for she is heavily veiled,latid never dreaming of trickory. he. at "once leads her to the altar, Just as the pair are made one, Robert arrives under-Austrian" escort, tears the uridal.veiraWay from tbe bride,' ond discloses the featuies of Claudine, bis regimental Vivandidre. The Duke becomrs 'choleric with passion, and Robertas' about to, suffer condign punishment, when tho French vanguard triumphantly enters, the city and all is set right, Robert marries Stella, and Bernard, the drum-major, re- | covers his faithful Margot, while the Duke . is left sorrowing and unmated,. ~,„..., . j

CABLEGRAMS.

[BY ELECTRIC TELEOBAPn.—COPYRIGHT.] [ftBUTMI,] ~ ENGLAND REJECTS BAKER PA.HAS SCHEME. j LONDOy, uctober 31. I The " Times" of to-day states that it has received information that the English Uovernment disapptove of Baker Pasha's scheme for the reorganisation of the J-gj p tian army. ! EXPEDITION AGAINST TUBS FALSE -.;.„... ...... PRuPHET. In the Uouse of Commons to-day, Mr Glad*tone, in reply to ague. tioD, stated that It was a fact that iho Egyptian Govern rnont hfd applied for the assistance of certain British officers in the conduct of the expedition ogaiust the false prophet in SoudaD. (Received November 2nd, 1 p.m.) SAN FRANCISCO, October 30. Arrived, yesterday : t-teamsbip Zea landia, from Auckland (October 10), with the homeward mails, LONDON, October 30. Contois advanced to 102 J. There are no changes to report in New Zealand securi ties or colonial broadstuff, or tallow, MX GLADSTONE AND THE CLOTURE. :;j 1 he Premier, in the House of Comnaons, isinsiattng on ihe passage of his resolutions for the adoption of the cloture, tut is not making a Cabinet question oi it, THETHI.EATE.sED KJOIALIST RlolftG Ij. FRANCE, PAEIS, October 31, Tho panic which arose at Lyons, through fears of a Socialist liiinp-, is subsiding1, and ' confidence is being rapidly restored. EARLDUFFERIN ESTRV*TiD WITH FURTHER MISSION. .CONSTANTINOPLE, October 81. .Earl Dulltrin, British Ambassador, shortly goes temporarily to Caire to con. - duct the negotiations for the settlement of allaus in Egypt. ~--■' VIENNA, October 31, ihd Austrian Goverument has issued an order forbidding recruiting iv Bo.nia for service in tho Egyptian army. ALEXANDRIA, October 31. Cherif Pa-h., President of ihe Council qf Ministers, has notified the Fieach Consul that iho Government will not admit M. Bredif, the French Controller Geneial, to the fittings of the Council of Minister., as formerly. - <■ - (SPECIAL TO PRESS ASSOCIATION) ■' (Kcceived 10 a.m.) THE EXPEDITION* TO SOUDAN. LONDON, Oct. 30. Baker Pasha will dispatch a force of ten thousand men to the Soudan in three weeks time against ihe false prophtt, wbo has set up his standard there. Ihe Khedive has applied for the ussistance of English Officers In the expedition. ITALIAN ELECTIONS. . The Italian elections have resulted iv the return of deputies generally favourable to the Frogrcssioni-ts. BORDEAUX WINK EXHIBITION. The priz s won Ut the Bordeaux Wine Exhibition will be distributed on the 6tb| and the Exhibition will close on the 19th. (Received November 2, 1.20 p.m.) LONDON, October 31. j Rev. G, W. Kennion, Biihop elect of the Anglican See of Adelaide, leaves for Aus tralia on Dec. 7. A WELCOME SHIPMENT FOR NEW ZEALAND. „, ~ LONDON, October 31. Sir F. D. Bell, Agent-Bea«ral for New Zealand, i« arranging fr> send a thousand female domestic servants to that colony, LORD DUFFERiN'S MISSION. .. LONDON, November 1. lord Dnfferin has explained th.t his visit to Cairo, is entirely *wing to the state of health of SirE. a. M»let, Consul-General in Egypt, THE CLOI'UKE RESOLUTIONS. Mr Gladstone hn< declared in the House that the adoption of Mr Gib.ou's amend ment on tho cloture resolution* wou'd be worto th«u leaving things as tiny aro with out any cloture. SHIPBUILDERS'STRIKB. The Clyde shipbuilders' strike has bees renewed. NEW OUTBREAK OF NIWLISM. There is a strong rovi.al of Nihilist activity in Russia. MISCELLANEOUS NOTES. Tha "D«ily News" says that England has proposed to tha Khedive to appoint a con troller. The American Tariff Commission re commend that no ebnngo should b. made in the duty on foreign wool. Baron Do Losseps propose, to cnt through the Isthmus of Kra, so »s to shortso the toy. go to China by four days. The ltslU-i Ministry command a larg-s mtjnrity in the House if Pa-lament. A NEW YORK THEATRE BURNED. The Abbey Park Theatre, in New York, was -totally destroyed by fire, one hour be fore Mrs Lan£try was to make hor first ap pearance iu'America on the sta»e.

AUSTRALIAN.

MELBOURNE, this day. " Messrs Goidsbrough and Co. (Limited), duiiog the reco .t wool auction, have sold 6,317 bates out of 7,177 catalogued. There have been large afeiuianc sof buyer,*, and brisk competition throughout. .t_ _ _[ *•. . MELBOURNE, this day. I (Received noon, Nov. 2,12,30 p.m.) . Sailed yciterd.y afternoon, steamship Wairarapa for Bluff. '" COMMERCIAL. Mating barley firm at 5s Id to 5s 4dj whea', weak at 6i Id; New Zealand oats, quiet at 4. 2d to 4s 4d for feed, and 4s 5d to 4s 6d for milling. N.S.W. BUDGET. SYDNEY, this day. : In the Legislative Assembly last night, th 6 Hon. James Wats'-n introduced the financial statement. Af'er referring to the ' increase in the prosperity of the colony, he statod that the revenue for the past j ear amounted to £7,160,914, and that there was a,surplus of £1,827,095, The estimated', revenue for the next year is £7,356,200. j with a credit balance of £589,351, It ..is' S" nrpesod to.zemit the numbr of specificl utlfS on- household requisites and builders* and matiufacturers' material^. kFutther railway ■ construction- lo the' extent of 700 miles will be proposed,; besides varieus extensions of the tramway system. It will not be necessary, at was supposed, to float another: lean at the end ..of next year, 'Jhe treasurer concluded by/ Stating that the revenue f>r 1882-S3 may probably reach eight millions.;.. .. .',; ■'-.•ui'.' '■-~..■;■' , BRISBANB, this day.! I I'" The Lojeislative Assembly has passed a l vote of £70,0C0 for defence purposes. The estimate includes the purchase of two qua- Imts, BANK OP SEW SOUTE WALES. H SYDNRY, November!. Tho half-yearly statement of the Bn»k of Now South Wales was published to day. The directors in their report estimate the net profits for the period at £88,000, and recommend payment of dividend and incus atnouutiDg to 17J per cent.

MINING NEWS.

Prince Imperial.—A dividend of 3a por sharo is payable on Saturday, tho ithinst. Southern Cross. — The manager reports under date October 31, that tho reef in winze is still about 2 feet in thickness, and a little cold can bo seen in tho stono, mostly every breaking down. The workmen"are not getting do*n co fast now as tbesinffhaa to be pul'cel upalou. Alsti.Dc>>. A few loads from hero will be orusl el abniit Thuri-day. Thamkp Dskp Lav". The week'y repirt Is to hind to-d.y. The teof at 500 ft level Is m ohan^el, very irregu'ar. atd brjkesn up. Tula drive hambeon PtOjfprd for ihepr; sent and lhe man havo been put on to clean un the pouth elrlvo at 611 ft leve'. Th') flrive ia ii good, order for nearly. 500 feet, but at this point thero is a level driven ova reef towards the Golden Crown, ond the air boxes from south drive have been placed in this one. The manager intends replacing them, as tho drive ia cleaning up towards the face.

A Dunedin photographer advertises, "Enlargements of Children," a needless announcement, inasmnch as if they are fairly fed and left alone they will enlarge themselves.

:Twenty-five Hereford cattle arrived by the Manapouri from Sydney for the British and New Zealand Mortgage and Agency Company, Dunedin,

MR BRYCE'S VISIT TO TAWHIAO.

Interview with Major Te When** -__T._Q.j_r. "ne<>ro, kis Opinion on the Situation. (BY TE.TtGKATH.-SPKCIAL COKBES. OK. - DENI.) af r : ALSxlNDßA.thisday I WENT this evening, according to appoint men., to meet Te Wheoro at Wh a .-". wbatihoe, to ascertain from him what th" Waikito triba wanted, and other matters I found him ia TawhiaoV what*, f ton ! which we adjourned to Mr Djf.ur' '" whare, whore we had some half-hour's Conversation.. I told him I was anxious to put his views before the people, as from hi. ' experience in Parliament he knew whit came within the range ot practical politic* and what did not. I then said "Wh f does Waikato want f> (by Waikato I mean in this conversation tho Waikato tribe \ IHe replied—" Waikato wants the land McLean offered them." "Hut a i„t 0 f _ t j_\ sold," was tho answer. "True," he re plied, "but McLean intended to buy laud and compensate settlers to proride Waikato with a territory." "True," I answered - " but put yourself in Mr Bryco's place and be the Native Minister for the time beinir Would you aak the House to give voa money and authority to do _o? And if '*"* you were fool enough to ask do you think the House would do what you wanted'" He laughed, and said, " You know at we'll i as I do what would hsppen if I did " He laughed at the idea, and seemed to feel the absurdity of the position the Native i Minister so doing wonld be placed in. After a good deal of chuckling over the idea, he eaid he thought the rem.inder of the unsold huids McLean offsred Waikato would do for a home for Waikato, but be udded, be was not euro how much wasun. sold, nor did he think Waikato wonld be satisfied, but they would have to be. Ho had no desire-a dread rather—of Waikato being longer thrown on the good feeling of ;t*' tbo Maniapoto, agreeing wiih rae that if provision were to be made for Waikato by the tribes, aU the tribes setting nn a kins .'? should contribute their quota for so doing, 'M and that the burden should Mot b3 thrown : on one tribe. Tawhiao, he considered the Wk lesser issue, the tribe being first to be con sidered, a view in which, 1 was given i o undeisland, Tawhiao concif red, W he being I am. informed, quite I an unselfish man. He wished to see the King provided for, and hesitatingly gave utterance to the statement in otLer Jan- 8 gaagethat "a roierby another name would ;! smell as sweet. He also thought that the I claim made over the townships by Tawhiao :i would be sufficiently recognised if thera :"i was an acre in each town given to him. He told me that no offtr had yet beeu '* made Waikato for their future provision. 3 A meeting takes place this afternooD. '•

Later.

The meeting takes place at 2 p.m., Mi Bryce prudently wanting to avoid long in. terviews and much eptaking. The natives have been assembled on the ground already for somo time.

There ia much amusement here at lhe "Herald's"reference to Dr Buller. kiwi hunting expeditian. Anyone coold go kiwi hunting in Pirongia for some time past, and several have done so. Kiwia kave eoen offered hero alive at half.a-crown a head: The Government expect the meeting tola afternoon to bo an important one. ,

THE TRANSIT OF VENUS.

Preparations in the Domain,

Various ci'cumstanMs have recently oc«, curred which conspire to turn the publia attcntian to astronomical matters; in the ' first place tho appearance of a brilliant comet, and latterly the arrival by tho Fan Francisco mail steamer ola p.irty of gentleman des patched hither by tbe United States Government, for the purpose of observing the Transit of Venus, on the 7th of Decem ber next. As this event is now popularly : regarded with considerable interest, on account of the preparations that are being ■ made to obs-rve it, we have been at the trouble to obtain as much information as possible on the subject. Yesterday a member of our reporting staff proceeded to the Domain, where the 'American party of observation ara getting their appliances into poiitios, and inter- . viewed Professor Pritctn-tt (the second in command), tho chief, Mr Edwin Smith, having gone to Waiwera for the benefit of his health. Professor Pritchett, although a comparatively young - man, is Pre feasor of Mathematics and Astronomy in tho Washisgton University, St. Lonia (having formerly b*en attached to the Naval Ofjssrvatory at Washington), and Is fait making a reputation for himself in iho scientific wond. He received our repre-' eentative courteously, and oo learning the purpo»e ot his visit willingly explained the preparations tbat are beiog made, and gave -all the information in his power.

y The, Observatory is being erected on the ridge of the slight eminence that runs from the Meterolsgical s'at'on to the bedge-eoclotcd blockhouse at the southern side of the Domain reserve, being not more than 20 or 30} d*. distant from the latter. Mr W. G. Connolly is erecting here, under Professor Pritchett's personal superintendence, the throe sheds tbat are required for the purpo.es ot the ob servation. In the southernmost one the transit - instrument has been care fully fixed upon a square block of solid stone r-ating upon a concrete foundation. It consists of rt telescope fixed to a horizon tal axis, so as to ievolve in the plane of tbe meridian, the axis being a hollow sphere or cv c, into tho opposite tides of .which are fastened the bases of two cones, upon whose points or spices the pivots are screwedi' The telescope fits into the sphere or cube, and the pivots are hollowed, so that streams of light may be directrd from lanterns, at the Bide-, through apertures into the tube of the instrument, where the light, after being received by an annulat or ring-shaped mirror, placed at an angle of 45 degrees to the axis and tube, la thrown upon the eye-piece, and illumines the field of vision. The meridian has to be determined, and „ very Dreciso adjustment ot the instrument made before a correct observation can be taken, and even then allowance has to be made, for errors. All this has already been done. About twenty feet ia front of the stand just mentioned, a large and deep pit has been dug, in which an iron pier, will bo placed, embedded in concrete, and its interior filled with tho same material in order Io sccuie perfect stability, aod on the top of it the photographic objective «r lens will be fixed! It also will be covered by a shed. Forty feet further away iv the tame straight line, a third shed has been built, within which another iron pier bar been ennk into a pit of con crete, and on it-the photographic plate will be placed. The Modus Operandi. The remaining particulars will be ascer tained from tho following dialogue, which took plaCe between the Professor and our repot ter:— Reporter: In what Way will your obser vations of the transit be carried out! • Professor Pritchett: Well, our dnttes will consist chiefly of taking photogrsphs during the progress of tho transit, and in observing with our telescopes and duly re cordiog the precise time of final contact with the son, Our special purpose is to wa'ch the egress of the planet from the sun's face - it being impossible to see its ingress from this cdony, as that will have taken placo before the sun rises. The parties of observation which have Yen sent elsewheie will record the data concern ing the ingress. ' The Transit's Scientific Value. '

Reporter : What are the scientific uses to which the observations will be put? !b there any special disputed question that they are likely to afford the means of settling?

Profes'or Pritchett: The ereat object io view is the obiaining of correct data by which to determine lhe exact distance of the earth fro-u tho'son. The distance was formerly thought to be in round numbers 95,000,000 of miles ; then, by tbe observa turns taken at the transit of Venus in 1874, it was re-lucedto 93,500,000 of miles, but considerable diversity of opinien prevails among astronomers as to tbe exactitude of this computation. At many stations the sky was either wholly cloudy or partially bo, arid the observations wero therefore by no means entirety satisfactory, This transit will be particu larly favourable for settling the question, provided, of course, we have fine weather. In gaining a precise know ledge of the distance of the sun from the earth we arrive at the data opon

_^ijg_i__\^!fg[^fo__^_^__^^ '"fa'l aWfWiprvr . riot. J in v i\o*'a j . x* y ? -min-mw ~-



Devonport i Devonport i MELROSE ESTATE, , " 43 Aores. 169 Allotments. rich volcanic soil. The Survey of this Magnificent Property, Situated on the Vi otorla Rood, within about 5 minutes'walk of Tlotorio Wharf,!*- now com plete, and Allotments unequalled In any portion of Devonport are now FOR SALB on exo . :'•' tlonally easy tor:mi, .', Above 35 Allotments have been Bold within - Six Weeks, and some Bine Buildings are already In course of ereotlon. Title under Land Transfer Aot. Apply DEVONPORT LAND AGENCY, r.. ' " " Beoohßood,Devonport. •■■;■".. Or, B. TANNER, 8, Qneen-Btreet. TTITCHENB'S BLOOD RESTORER. The Publlo ore Cautioned against the sup-' position that tbo CORDIALI__D BLOOD, RESTORER will eorethe epeolal ailments and 'diseases that' the MEDICINAL is now so famous a medicine for, The Cordialized Is not A medicine at A.-, but simply a preparation as a Palatable Drink, that will not counteract' the effect of the Medlolnal, and thot affords Hotel frequenters an escape from the uso of stimulant- while being treated under Mr • HITOHENS'S CELEBRATED MEDICINAL :'.:'.'"■ BLOOD RB3TORBB. . 7'i 7 L. D. NATHAN & C 0.... i BOUI AGENTS. T. & H. Co OK E, 44 AND 46, VICTORIA-STREET [Factory: Eu-ott-streetP Having oompleted the arrangement of their . New ond Extensive Premfses, which are fitted with every applianoe for the despatch of Busi .bobs, invite tne attention of Ladles and Gentle men FURNISHING to their Large Stock of Drawing and Dining Room Suites Brussels, Tapestry, Bnd Ktdder Carpets Iron Bedsteads, Wardrobe?, Drawers Tables, Cheifonlerß, Side-Boards Msttrasaea, Paillasses, Pillows Bolsters Toilet Ware in great variety Linoleum, Floorcloth, Matting Hearlhrngs, Wool Mats, Cocoa Mats Chimney and Toilet Glaaaea ; Gilt Cornices ai.d Cornice Poles Verandah. Venetian, ond Roller Blinds is Cone. Folding, nnd Children s' Chairs PP, Hell Table-, Hat Stands, HaU Chairs Kitchen Tables and Kitchen Chairs Bvery Article Guaranteed, Bnd Prices Reduced *, to the Lowest Amount, consistent with Best Quality In Materials and Workmanßblp. ■7 T. & H. COOKE, . : VIC-OBIA AND ELLIOTT STREETS, | Mistletoe an. ■'. Eucalyptus.—The prao- I Jrlce iof tho healing art has 'even com- I .;' ' monded tha esteem of the rudest nations, henco l v.., It was the obvious policy of tbe Druids to study fe_ ,;■•,■ .. 0» properties of plints. Of their progress wo .§••* ,;, Bownctrecord, but wodo know that tho famous .1. r oi'ehe,-e,i! > ''wasconsidereda certain : t;,. -;_.■. lomcdjinmansdiseßsea, an antidote to poi3nn, 1 _"■''' *__,3l ,r?J en<oyv')o£infectiou. Sea-girt Eng ""-: 16 "5*7 r,ot Powoea. amongst its l ':'.-'■ *?%£:* mxR 3*!- t,>o euoalyptusorßluegum Sfc.&SJX*1 T d'.«» Asdittils wonder \b v-- *tS__' <,EA c.?teorln!"Kir''* ''enling.heott-givln'* 1•* Ja^? wJz*ai E1. n"f'-I"A'ns,'t'!v-,a«svirtTjfsarcuri- %•- f?aWea,»nd/ortb« relief of ..roitaialaffla^^ .{-,. M; long complaint*, oi.thmotleal breathing SSonio I £S¥€_* Ko". AL<S {,n . J^1™ Of..EucalyptUiv t! *Tft" -IJTPOphogpJiJlc o£ Limo and Quinine, bas ii ::;'■'■': _*™anun6Tamj'ii'(li.,imoCy,'', . ...



Special Advertisement 3. i W« J. H OKST..,* C3°"| ■■:■'*■'-■ HAVE ON BALBI--: ; PRIME WHITE TUSCAN SEED WHEAT ■ Tartarian: seed oats BELL'S iln. BONEJQUS BELL'S BONEFLOUR NEWCASTLE BONEFLOUR VICTORIAN BONBJDUS. AUOKLAND BONEDUST PERUVIAN AND OTHER GUANOS BUPER PHOSPHATE HUE3T- M-XTURE, „0„ Stt, &0. Also, PRIME TABLE POTATOES And, OATEN CHAFF (Superior Sample) : MAIZE, OATS, BRAN ' BARLEY, FOWL WHEAT WOOD'S FLOUR. SHARPS BARLEYMEAL. OATMEAL Sco,, Sec,, BO WS HAVE ALSO IN STOCK AND TO ARRIVE, AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY. O. BVEBX description, STEAM ENGINES THRASHING MACHINES. DRILLS, „c, &o„ &a.



W§ J» Hurst & Co., 101. QUBBN-STREBT, Auoklond. PTtHORNTON, SMITH AND FIRTH HAVE FOR SALE I -1 Crown - Flour, In sacks, 100*0 aud K'l "Champion"',, .. .. » "Cantab ~ - Sharrß Bran Fowl Wheat Wharf Mill Anokland William R_ "JBridgman Has received, pee Looh Awe, 22 CASES OF NEW DRAPERY, Suitable for the Season, Whloh he will SeU at the very Lowest Prices -600 Pieces of New Pattern Prints, a really good article, from Sid ____ " "___. A splendid lot of .Naw Pattern Cotton, Oxford shirtings, from .... Very good Une at 6d per yard _ _~ ' _ Now Patterns In Cretonnes, from Bd. Heavy Twill do., from 9d Good Galatea Stripes, fc om (}d per yard New White Sirlped Irdri Clothe, Irom 0d per yard, choice goods „*'_'_ -j „. Fanoy and Brc-oada BriUlan„, aU Bhodes, 6d. Bd, lOd, Is ncr yard . . , _ _ __ Oatmeal C'otha, aU oolonra. in plain and Pom padonr S-teenß. from 9d per yard White Cheok and Stripaa MueUns, from 61 per 60 Ladies' Print and Sateen Trimmed Pompa dour Skirtß, from 2s (3d. being half-price Horrooks. Long Cloth. 3Jd per yariP Crewdaon. Heavy White Calicoes, from __d por Surge's tool, of Now Grey Callcois, from 2Jd ncr yard A Splendid Assortment of New Toilet and Honcj como Quilts, oholoegoode,marked low nil Stock of BoyB" and Mon's Clothing, Hoelory, Hats, Sec, At Veby Rbasonaule Fbiqks. Per Cent. Discount on Cash Purohases ol 20s . JUNCTION r\RAPERY T^TAREHOUSE.



OCC C 0 o 0 0 0 0 0 B SSS S S T T T T T TM U . U _" U U U M M M MM ME EE EE E . S S S S . . - - . . J£ A T T R A V Is now showing a Splendid Assortment of LADIEB' AND CHILDREN'S ' COSTUMES, In the Latest Styles, and of all Qualities of Materials, including Prlute, Sateens, Brocbes, Oatmeal Cloths, Keen's Veiling, Beiges, Silks, and Sateens. ' N,B.—AII these goods are marked the . LOWEST CASH PRICES, NEW ZEALAND HOUSE, DRAPERY, CO3TUME, & MD-LINBRY ESTABLISHMENT, 178, 180, & 182, QUEEN-STREET, AUOKLAND, THE NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY. 153 ond 160, Quken-btbebt, Auokland, EIGHTEEN RETAIL BRANCHES NOW OPEN IN THE COLONY, Now Showing, NBW . , , - __ ; : GOODS!-500 Boys' ' ■ - £.'*•'. and Youths' Salts to ■ • seleot from, at prices . to suit every bod r. Several new styles ta Little Boys' Washing Suits, '■'-.' Now Showing, NEW GOODS!-800 Men's Tweed Snits, 550 Men's *■ Trouaers and Vests, 700 Men'<i Trousers. Work ing Men, try our Molo- Bkln Trousers, the best ond cheapest In town. Now Showing, NEW GOODS 1-7500 Hats and Caps, oil Btylrs; Hel mets _ Straws In great '■ .variety; Hard and Soft ; A % . Hit Felts. Several novel- .... ties, seleoted for the , Auokland climate. Now Showing, NBW GOODS 1-In Regatta and Oxford Shirts, Ties, Scarfs, Merino. Cotton. ~..■„.. , ond. Bilk Shirts and Drawers, Portmanteau. ;■•--:■;'•.: Ruga, Umbrell-., Hat Coses, See,



_ , , , T*(_rORWICH UNII N Jc-iKii INSUK IK ANCE SOCIETY. E lABLISHED 17 97. Amount Insured exo - _______1fi0.000.000 Lossospold ------—..-..-—-..fi3,7gi,000 THIB SOCIETY, Well known for s liberality In Its dealings, and for promptitude in the settlement of claims, Is prepared to acckpt "Risks on BVERY INSURABLE DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY, AT GREATLY REDUCED RATES. LOSSES PAID by Cheque on Sooletys Bank era in Auckland, without ref ereaco elsewhere, Immediately after production of PROOF OF LOi& WILLIAM T. J. BELL, Chiii. Agent, Provincial Districts of Anokland and 1 Manakl N.B.—All Monies received in New Zealand are invested in the Company, ~W ° ____JL ° F" ' JAMBS AH KEW.. having Just wiurned from China, brings with him the FINEST ASSORTMENT OF TEAS offered la Town, at the lowest possible prices. Hec an confidently reoommend the Teas, having purchased them himself, and trusts that all his old Customers, and the Pnblio generally, will avail themselves of this eplendid opportunity nnd coll early to bny his Superior Congou, Beat Flavoured Koo loo, Shouobong, and various Mixed Teas, suited to every tastei He has also on hand Japanese Ware. Preserved Ginger. Crookoryware,- Silks, Handkerchiefs, and other commodities too numerous to mention; Buyers of Fungus and Muntz MetaL Note the Address:- , . ■ JAMBS AH KEW & CO.. H .. - - • m Queen-street, i