SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

HIGH ■WAfßß]s£K n»lm/liig !U SUNSET.-This Evening, 6.31 SUNRISE.—To-morrow Morning, i,X MOON'S AGK.—Hrst Quarter, 8U1,11.43 a.m,

ARRIVALS. Gtlenelg, 8.5., Stephenson, from Tauranga lona, 5.8., Amodeo, from Russell Julia Pryce, schooner, Ohomnes, from Russell

DEPARTURES. . / | Macgregor, s.s., Johnson; for Whangarci Devonport, schooner, Irving', for Whangaroa

Outwards Coastwish.—Mana, for Tairua; progress, for Whangapoua; Sovereign of tho ■ Seas, for Whangarei.

Inwards, Coastwise.—Mana, from Tairua, with 2,600 feet timber; Mercury, from Tairua, with 24,1100 feet timber; Progress, from Whan gapona, with 2,900 feet timber; Waitemata, From whangapoua, with 16 logs. The brigantine Prosperity left Kepple Bay for Auckland on thelstinst., with a cargo of bone manure.

The brlgantino Darcy Pratt and schooner Mary King left Timaru for this port yesterday. The barque Alccstis sailed for Noumea early this morning, but has since put back to the rbef. Tho barque Pet cleared at tho Customs, to-day for Kaipara, whero she proceeds in ballast.

The brig Albert, the good schooner Augusta, and other outward bound vessels, which were expected to sail last evening, are detained in port, owing to unfavourable weather.

The schooner Elsinore proceeds from this port to Sydnoy. She was entered outwards at tho Customs to-day.

Shortly after the p.s. Enterprise left for the Thames last evening, her boiler was found to be leaking, and she put back for repairs, which were ofifeotod to-day.

The keel of a now schooner of about 08 tons was laid at Mr D. Gouk's yard yesterday. She is to order of a Sydney firm, and will be built on the following dimensions:—Length of keel, 02 feet; length overall, OS feet; beam, 19 feet; depth of hold, 9 feet. The following steamers are d«e next week :— Suva, from Oamaru and Tauranga, on Sunday; Penguin, from Fiji, Monday; City of New York, from Sydney, on Monday, early; Rotorua, from the South, Monday, 11 a.m.; Taiaroa (at Onehunga), from tha South, Monday, about noon. The s.s. lona arrived from Russell at 5 a.m. to-day, with the following passengers :—Messrs Masters, Clark, Edwards, Holdship, Whitehead, Witt, Hayes, Mcolarcn.and boy, Cameron, Fair burn, Nicholson (3), Tallerton, Crawford (2), Priestley, Riishbrook.Eorle, Watkins, Davidson and family, Murray, Wigg, and Allcnder.

KAIPARA SHIPPING.

[bt telegraph.—own correspondent.]

Heads, this day. Arrived: Torea, schooner, from Nelson. Sailed: Robin Hood, brig, for Melbourne; Awenne, brigantine, and Colonist, schooner, for the South.

COMMERCIAL.

■;, Evening Stab Office, this day. Mr R. Arthur's Weekly Report.—A good general business has beondono; auctions nave been well attended, but little produce entered. Fruit has come to hand freely from Sydney and Hobart, tho larger portion in bad condition; therefore prices ruled low. Furniture has sold ■W6ll at auction and privately. Wednesday: Sale of Hobart and Sydnoy fruit, ox steamer.. The trade was well represented, apples sold at an advance on late prises; French crabs brought 9s to 9s 6d; stunner pippins, 10s 3d ; Sydney oranges, bad condition, sold at 3s to ss; Thursday: Saleof freehold propertyin Hepburn, Wellington, Anglcsea, and Pratt-streots, all in a high state of cultivation, and planted with fruit, and other trees (which had attracted much attention since being advertised), was held at the mart. A large number woro present, but, contrary to all expectation, there was but little disposition to buy, and tha wholo of tho best portions remain unsold, while the back portions sold at high prices. Allotment No. i, Pratt- Btreot, 32 feet {inches x 123 feet 9 inches, 20 feet 7 Inches at the back, sold at £1 per foot; allot ment No. 8, 33 feet x 12 ( feet, by 25 feet 6 inches at the back, at £3 7s Od per foot; allot ment No. 6,32 feot 3 inches x 121 feet 10 inches, by 25 feet x 9 inches at the back, £3 por foot; - allotment No. 9,33 feet 5 inches x 111 feet 7 Inches, with a small l-roomed cottage on tho lowest part of the property, sold at «160. That unsold Is tho pick of the property, fronting the main streets, the dwelling house with garden and orchard, a first-class stable, coach-houso, oto., and will-be sold at prices which should ojmmand ■purchasers. Soveral persons are In treaty for the larger portion: no doubt these will Boon be taken up. The solo of fruit was fairly attended. Friday: Market day. Sale of poultry, produce, fruit, &c, at mart. Poultry sold well; a fair number entered, produce dull. Thoro was a good attend ance. Fowls, Is 6d to 23 lid; dncks, 2s 6d to 3s; muscovy ducks, is; pigs, 9s to 11s (id; Irish spaniel pups, 6s to 6s 6d each; Canterbury pota toes, 3s 6d to 4s; Auckland potatoes, is to 2s; new potatoes, ljd; onions, Id ;to 2d: carrots, 3s; maize, 3s 6d; oats, 2s Gd to 2s 10a: sharps, ss; bran, 5s Od; peas, Is; raw oil, Is 3d ; white lead, 325; cheese, Id to t!d: bacon, 3Jd to 7Jd; flour, £7 to £1310s; oatmeal, lid; frosh butter, 73d; salt butter, 3Jd to OJd; lemons, 8d; loquats, 2Jd to 3d; oranges, la 6d to 10s; apples, 11s; sugar, Id to lid; tea, box, 2-1 s; coffee, Is 2d; soap, 15s 6d; half-chests tea, Is Rlj confec tionery, 8d; fancy soap, 4s per box; biscuits, 3d to 6d; honey, in comb, 7Jd; honey, sd; lemon psel, lOd to lOld. ■ Messrs Carbines and Taylor held their usual Friday's sale of poultry, produce; &c, and report a full attendance ana good business done. Poultry: Langshanchicks, Is 6d to 2s: Langshan fowls, as to Is; ordinary fowls. Is 6d to 3s ; hens with clutches, 6s to SB ; game fowls, 5b 9tl each; ducks, is Id to 2s Sd. Pigs, 9s to 13s; few entered, in demand. Canary ana cage, 22s Gd. Produce: New potatoes, boxed, Id.to lid; old potatoes, good sample. 3s 9d; onions, 3d to 2Jd; cabbages, Ss fid sock; oranges, specked, 3s 3d. Very little fruit entered. Loquats, 2d: pumpkins, 9s; bacon, flrst-olass, 7a to 7Jd ; Inferior, 2d told; medium, 4Jd to 6d; hams, 6d to Bjd; beet root. Id 11 to 2d; cheese (market getting well supplied), in ■ ■;. ferior, 2d to 3d; now cheese,4d to 6d;lomon peel, lid; treacle, lid; jams, 5s 9d; mustard, 7d; , oatmeal, Ss 0d 251b. bag; tea, Is to la 9d; boxes, 15s; starch, 3d; sugar, lid; fresh butter, Td; soap,Bs Bd; keroslne, is lOd; flour (inferior), 8s ; superfine, 13s; bran, 6s; damaged bran, is 3d; sharps, Ss 6d; maize, 3s Od: oats, 2s 6d to 2s 9d; wheat, 3s fid to is ; plgmeal, 4s fld; ohaff, 2s 6d to 3s. Now and second-hand clothing cleared at owners'price. Furniture, bedding, jewellery, and fancy goods realised satisfactory prices. Mr. W. DOWDEN's Weekly Report.—Dur ing the past week business generally has been somewhat depressed, in consequence of its being the latter part of tho month, and soles have been slow for all kinds of pro duce, fruit, groceries, furniture, &c, as oom • pared with the three or fpur provlous weeks. Considerable quantities of fruit from both Hobart and Sydney have arrived during the week, but tho some complaint has to bo noted as in last week's roport, viz., that cargoes from both pqrts have generally arrived in bad order and condition, and' prices have ruled low, whilst fruit in sound condi-, tion fetched fair prices. ■• Oranges from Sydney sbow a depressed market in con sequence ol this, whilst tho shipment ox Queen from Rarotonga has reached a good market,' and prices obtained for the most of her cargo : being very satisfactory. In tho produce line no arrivals nave taken place from the South - - during the week, but the market for potatoes, wheat, oats, chaff, bran. See.i

LATEST CABLEGRAMS.

[REUTJSR'S TISLECIKAMS.]

(Received—3rd Nov., 1.30 p.m.)

Melbourne, this day.

Tho weather this morning is very fine. Lady Constance Philips, whose death is announced in tho English telegrams, was tho daughter of the Marquis of Normanby. The " Vagabond" who has been at tho New Hebrides as special correspondent of the "Argus," has arrived at Cooktown, Queensland.

[srECIAL TO PRESS ASSOCIATION.]

(Received November 3, 2 p.m.)

Australian Cricketers to Visit England,

London, Novembor 2,

It has been arranged tnat two cricket matches will take place between England and Australia next season at the Oval and Lords respectively. The third match against tho All- England toam will be played in the North. The representatives of tho Clubs meet in Decombor to fix tho datos for other matches.

FORGING AND UTTERING.

A German named Buck, alias G. Jonos, who has been wanted by the polico for some time past, on account of his having uttered numerous forged cheques, was arrested by Constable 11. Clarke on board of the steamer Rotomahana this afternoon. Constablo Clarke, who had been told off to assist tho detectives in tracing the prisoner, was on tho wharf when the Rotomahana arrived from the Thames, and at once recognised Buck from the description given him. He arrested tho man and brought him to the station. Buck is charged ■with feloniously uttering a forged cheque for £9 on the Union Bank of Aus tralasia with intent to defraud. SoveraJ other charges of a similar oharactor will also bo preferred against the prisoner. ; .

Chief Post-office, Auckland.

Mails will Close as undkr :— Monday, sth Novombor. For Wattara, etc., per Orotl, at 6 a.m. For Chatham Islands, per Omaha, at 11 a.m, For Coromandcl, per Coromandol, at 1.30 p.m. For Tairua, por Morcury, at 3 p.m. For Whitiangi and Upper Mill, per Argylo, at 3 p.m. For Thames, por Rotomahana, at 3.80 p.m. For Tauranga, Ohiuomutu, and Opotlki, per Glonehj, at 4 p.m. For Russell, Kawakawa, Wangaroa, and Mon gonui, per lona, at 4.80 p.m. For Glsborna and Napior, per Southern Cross, at 5 p.m. For Vv hangaroi Heads, Kamo, Whangarei, and Dunedin, por Suva, at 5 p.m. For Thames, per Entorprize, at 5.30 p.m. Tuesday, Oth Novembor. For Woncanui. pnr Rowona. at 8 a.m. For Waiwcra, Kawau, Omaha, and Matakana, por Rose Casoy at 10 a.m. For Taranakl and Southern Ports, per Taiaroa, at 1 p.m. Per City of Now York as follows: For Sandwich Islands, United States of America, Canada, British Columbia, Central and South America, and British and Foreign West Indies, at Ip.m. For United Kingdom and Continent of Europe, at 1 p.m. For money ordors, at 11 a.m. For registered lottors and newspapers, at 11.30 o.iu. Late letters, bearing an extra feo of nix pence in addition to the postage, will bo roceived 'by the Mail Agent on board the steamer up to tho time of sailing. This mall will bo due in London on Monday, December 17,1883. For Whangarei Heads, Parua, Waipu, WhonKa rei, Kamo, and Mangapai, per Macgregor, at i p.m.

S. B. BISS, Chief Postmaster. Chief Post-office, Auckland,

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

November, 3, 1883.

Abbott's Opera House —Mr Polk's Special Comedy Company, " Tho Strategist," 8 p.m. Fr»nch Litorary Club—Locturo on "Victor Hugo," by M. Villoval, 8 p.m.

V.M.C.A.-Address by Rev. J. S. HIU, 7.30 p.m. Auckland Cricket Association—Commlltco Meeting, United Servico Hotel, 8 p.m.

Births.

BISHOP—On November Ist, at her rosidenco, Ponsonby, the wife of C. R, Bishop, Esq., of a son, HALIDAY.—On November 2nd, at her resi dence, Epsom, tho wife of Jas. Haliday, Jun., of a daughter. MILLER.—On October 29th, at nor residonce, the wife of the Rev. Henry W. J. Miller (of Onehunga) of a son. Both doing well. PATTERSON.—On October3o,atßussell-street, Ponsonby, the wife of W. J. Patterson of a son.

Marriage.

BRAYSHAW-ROBINSON.-On October 25th, by the Rev. R. F. Macnicoi, J. W. Brayshaw, late of Dunedin, to Minnie, fourth daughter of J.Robinson, Pitt-stroot, Auckland.—Sydney and Southern papers please copy. COOPER-TAYLOR,-On October 20, at the residonce of the bride's parents, by Mr G. A. Brown, Charles Thomas, youngest son of Theophilus Cooper, to Clara Alberta, oldest daughter of Albert Taylor.

Deaths.

MORRIARTY.—On November 3, at his parents' residence, Kyber Pass Road, Richard, infant son of Maurlco and Ellen Morriarty; aged 5 weeks.

The funeral will take place at 3.30 p.m. to morrow (Sunday). Friends pleaso accept this invitation.

READ.—On November 2, Jane Stuart, eldest daughter of Mr John Read, Thames; aged 15 years. The funeral will leave her late residence (Mrs Dickson's), Shelly Beach Road, Pon sonby, at 3 o'olock to-morrow.

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

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 1883.

For the cause that lacks assistance, For the wrong that needs resistance, For the future in tho distance, And the good that we can do.

The resolution arrived at by St. Paul's parishioners last night amounts to this— that the congregation will agree to the Council cutting down the present site and re-erecting the church in its old position, or, we presume, on an equal area of land in the vicinity, on the re-adjusted plan of streets. A committee was appointed with power to carry out the resolution. This seems fair enough, If St. Paul's congregation are contented with the old church tmuding, and are indisposed to go in for a more handsome and modern structure, we suppose their wishes must be respected; and ths public bodies associated in the ex ecution of tho Emily Place improvements I must make the best of it. Of course, the re-erected St. Paul's will inevitably be a better building than the existing one, which is in a condition of generaldilapidation; but all the old inside fittings and a large pro portion of the beams and bricks will do, and the cost should not greatly exceed the £3,000 which has already been tendered as compensation. No doubt there is something in the objections pressed last night by the opponents of removal; a handsome new church could not be erected on the Alten Road site for less ,than £8,000 or. £7,000, I but tlie speakers who pressed this : .• ■:■:.' ./'.

view of the case appeared to forget that tho congregation have no right to ask the city for a better church than they already possess, and a more enterprising congroga tion would long ago havo made sorao provision for rebuilding an odifice which is behind the times. They ateo gave little or no heed to the fact that the proposed improvement will treble in value the acre of land on which St. Paul's school and parsonage stand, and the sale of that site would give the greater part of the money required to supplement the £3,000 offered towards the new building. However, it is inadvisable to waste further time in discussing these matters ; tho work must be pushed on—■ it has hung fire too long already. If tho parishioners of St. Paul's want the old building at a lower level, by all means give it them, subject to the condition, of course, that it shall front the new line of Princes-street, and not stand in the centre of the road. The latter concession they should not object to make, in view of the general improvement in the value of their properties, and the easy access which the alterations will afford to the lower city levels. For City East, tho proposed im provement of the main outlet of traffic is worth almost any sacrifice, and there is no work upon which a portion of their share of the loan can be more profitably spent. We hope there will be no further obstruc tion or new difficulties created among the bodies interested, but that the necessary agreements will be entered into at once, and the operations for the completion of tho railway reclamation pushed on in readiness for the station buildings, which would probably have been in progress ere this if Bassett's contract had been carried out.

In our notes on the "News of the Month," third page, it is stated that the R.M.S. Australia will leave Sydney on the 10th of November. The tiino has been altered to the 14th, in consequence of certain repairs that aro being made. Sho will leave Auckland about the 19th.

"Hippona's" usual weekly contribution of sporting notes will bo found on tho eighth page. Extras giving result of tho V.R.C. Derby will bo iaauodlrom this oflica on receipt of message.

A telegram lias been received to-day from Dunedin stating that the " Ada Mantua" sweep was successfully drawn, tho winning number being 1780.

Mr Mitchelson goes North on Tuesday to attend the .Whangarol Agricultural Show. Thence ho proceeds overland to Dargavillo, returning to Auckland and leaving for the South in about tea days. Ho will go on to Christchurch to bo sworn in by the Gover nor.

At tho meeting of tho Boardjof Education on Tuesday Mr McKensrie intends moving that the meetings of tlio Board bo in f uturo hold fortnightly instead of weekly as at present.

Our report of tho Conditional Immortality debate for tho past two evenings is crushed out of this issue. Tho debate is to be re sumed in the Theatre on Tuesday noxt.

By advertisement in this ovonin^'a issue members of tho Masonic fraternity aro in vited to attend the funeral of their late brother, William Amos Clark, who died this morning in tho Auckland Hospital. Tho deceased wnsa memborof Lodgo St. Androw, and held office in that lodgo for some years. Ho was, until quite recently, proprietor ami landlord of Now Lynn Hotel, but ill-health compelled him to relinquish it, nnd after an illnoss of two or throo monthu ho sueoutnbod to the malady (consumption) from which ho suffered. Ho was greatly estoomed for liia kindly goiiial disposition. Ho leaves a widow and throo children to mourn their loss.

Owing to tho unfavourable weather which prevailed to-day, tho crickot match, Master Mariners v. H.Af. Customs, was postpoued till Friday noxt (Princo of Wales's Birthday), when it is proposed to hold tho great contest at Motutapu. Tho s.s. Glonolg will probably convoy both crickotore and others thitiior at an early hour in tho morning.

Mr McAnally, who has boon a wardor in Mount Eden Gaol for fifteon years, has boon transferred to Wellington in view of promo tion. He loft for his now.position by tho Tarawera in charge of two prisoners.

Tho swoopstakes sailing raco botween several 13ft open boats, which was arranged for to-day, had not atarton up to a lato hour this afternoon.

The main difficulty which interferes with tho prosocution of tho Emily Elaco works promises to bo removed without further delay. At their meeting last night, tho parishionors of St. Paul's adopted one of tho proposals submitted by the City Council, which is in otfect that tho Council tak6s down tho church, cuts away tho earth to the lovols, and ro-orects tho building again, with the option of uring tho old material.

Tho funeral of the late Mrs Bigolow, wifo of Mr John Bigolow, shipbuilder, of this city, took placo yesterday afternoon. A considerable number of friends joined tho E recession, which loft Mr Bigolow's house, 'uncdin-stroot, Ponsonby, at throo o'clock. Tho funeral sorvico at tho grave in the Cemotory waa performed by tho Roy. C. Carter, Baptist minister, assisted by Mr Why took. Tho favourite hymn, " Sweot Byo-and-Byo," was sung vory effectively over tho open gravo of deceased. Mrs Bigolow was much esteemed by a largo circlo of friends in tho district.

The case, Johnston v. Hayos, claim £15, for damage to a hansom cab, was resumed this morning in tho R.M. Court, ai^d as there are a large number of witnesses, tho case is not likely to bo closed to-day. Mr S. Hoskoth appears for tho plaintiff and Mr Cotter for tho defence. Tho plaintiff was driving his cab down Queen-street, and was nearly opposite the National Bank, when defendant's spring cart struck tho cab, dragging it along sovornl yards, ami causing tho damage on which tho claim was founded. The repairs ly Messrs Cousins and Atkin cost about £10, and tho estimated loss of five days about £5.

Respecting tho paragraph in our last, Mr Waite, of the now Mount Eden Hall, in forms us that he was in attendance during the whole of the evening, and that no drink of an intoxicating nature was ad mitted into tho hall, and he saw no sign of drink upon anyone. Wo are awaro that Mr Waito would not permit anything of the kind, and, from our personal knowledge, wo know that entertainments at the new hall are carried on with decorum and propriety of conduct.

The several remaining cases were heard before .Judge Smith yesterday in tho Resi dent Magistrate's Court. Jakins v. White —Mr Hugh Campboll for plaintiff and Mr Alexander for defendant. The claim was for excess of weight over what was con sidered to be ten tons of potatoes. Non- Euited. Vaile and Douglas v. Denis Lynch —claim £30, Mr Theo. Cooper for plaintifl' and Mr J. A. Tole for defendant. After hearing evidence, His Worship gave judg ment for plaintiffs for the amount claimed, costs £7 Bs. King v. Greonshields—claim £3, Mr Cottar for defendant. The defence was a denial of indebtedness. Judgment for plaintiff, without costs.

Last evening the following officers of the Harbinger of Peace Lodge, No. 7, New Zea land Order of Good Templars, were installed by Bro. Wilkes, L.D.. assisted by Bros. Lye and Townsend, I.S. and I.M.:—Bro. Clever, sen., W.C.T. ; Bro. Main, W.T.T. ; Bro. Wilkes, jun., W.S. ; Bro. Robinson, W.F.S.; Bro. Reed, W.C. ; Bro. Riley, W.M. ; Sis. Clever, W.T. ; Sis. Cotting ham, R.H.S,. Sis. Wilson, L.H.S.; Bros. Rose and Smith, W.I.G. and W.0.G.; and Bro. Williams, P.W.C.T. The financial secretary's report showed an addition of five members. Tho W.C-T.'s adelross elicited approbation, and the Lodge closed in harmony at the usual time.

The following businoss was transacted at tho Board of Education meeting yesterday afternoon tidditional to that which was recorded in our last impression :—An in crease of £50 was made to the salaries of the Chief Inspector and the Secretary, the former officer henceforth receiving £600 per annum, and the Secretary £500 por -annum. On tho motion of Mr Lute, it was agreed that the plans for the new school should be forwarded to tho Committee for their approval, and that tenders be invited for the erection of tho building upon con veyance of the sito. Mr McKonzie gave notice to' move, " That tho meeting of the Board, in future, be held fortnightly instead of weekly, as at present." Mr Luke gave notice that he would move on the 16th inst., "That the Government be respect fully asked to grant free passes on the Auckland railways to all pupil teachers apd pupils of Training College travel ling .to and from the respective schools to which they are attached." The Inspector was directed to report at the next meeting upon the application for a new school at Freeman's Bay. In consequence of next Friday being the Princo of Wales Birthday, the Board, atitsrising, adjourned until Tuesday next, the 6th instant, and the questions of new writing books and the admission of schools to ■ the Agricultural College were deferred for consideration till that time. '■> ' '

The first Hospital open-air service of the season will bo held on tho lawn on Sunday, tho 4th November, at 3 o'clock, conducted by Dr. Cowie, Bishop of Auckland, assisted by Rev. G. H. S. Walpolo and St. Mary's choir. Those not otherwise engaged arc requested to come and take part in tho ser vice. An extra supply of seats by request has been purchased, to which the collection will be applied.

The Naval Artillery Company held their usual monthly inspection parade last even ing in the Drill-shed. Major Shepherd was the inspecting officer. Captain Leßoy, Lieutenants Parker and Smith, and about 50 men woro on parade. After the inspoe tion of arms and accoutrements fully an hour was devoted to drill—tho Navals, as usual witli them, acquitting themselves creditably. A "march-out" through Queen street terminated the parade.

Wo have recoived two or three letters on the "Conditional Immortality Debate." The subject is being thrashed to death in tlio public debates, and wo cannot open our columns to a side discussion. Let those who think they have anything new to say about it send their hints to one or other of tho disputants.

A correspondent writes :—" It is bruited that, after all, the grand Auckland tram is to take Farnell, tho little boggle being counteracted. That it is to occupy exact centre of road ; ample carriage drives on either side of it; drivers invariably, certainly strictly to keop their own 'loft,' like unto the cab-stand arrangement near clock-tower, Queen-street. Elegant carriages for tho central road tramway, like the Sydnoy."

Wo observe it is notified that tho gates at the various entrances of Albert Park will, during the summer months, bo opened until 8 p.m. This will be a convonionco to visitors to the Choral Hall and residents in the neighbourhood.

The body of the man who was found dead in Victoria Quadrant on Thursday evening has not yet been identified, although many persons havo Been tho body at the morgue, and Constablo McConnell has made every possible inquiry. It is strange that nothing was found upon deceased calc ilated to lead to identification. The inquest on the body is being held bofore Dr. Philson, coroner, at Ulceson's Hotol,ati we go to press.

Tho very attractive programmo which has been drawn up for tho Orchestral Society's Popular Concert on Thursday evening noxt appears upon tho /irst page of this issue. Thoro are two additions to it that arrived too late for insertion, and wo theroforo mention them hero. They aro (1) P>raga's " La Soronata," by Mr J. C. Long, a visitor from Dunedin, who possesses a lino tenor voico, with 'cello accompani ment by Mr 11. F. Kilgor; and (2) tho song. " Elnon on tlio Rhine," by Mr Gordon Gooch.

Airs Rovitt's annual ovoning concort will be held in tho Choral Hall on Monday, tho 12th instant. Tho programme is now Wore tho public, and of its high-class character thorocan bo but ono opinion. Tho names of tho musicians and singers form a sulliciont and satisfactory guarantee of a promise which will bo fully realised, Mndamo Pooloy, Mrs Revitt, Mrs Bispham, Miss Gribblu, Mißs Tapper, and aovoral young ladies will rondcr musical aid, nnd among professionals will bo found tho names of Mr Gordon (iooch nnd Mr Slater. Tho lattor will act as accompanist.

"What in tho Salvation Army doing? A brief history of its work throughout tlio colony, but especially ita practical results in Auckland," is to form tho subject of ud drosses at a public meeting in tho Choral Hall on Monday next. Tho meeting is in tomlcd for Christian pooplo of all denomina tions who wish to bo convinced of tho useful ness of tho Salvation Army, nnd who may desire information as to its methods and tho

secret of its succo?s. Admission is free, but by ticket only, to bo obtained of various Queon-stroot stationers.

Tho Trades and Labour Council hold their usual fortnightly meeting last night in tho Working Men's Club. Tho President (Mr Hoslop)'stilted that owing to pressure of other engagements, Mr King had ten dered his resignation as secretary. It wan accepted with expressions of regret, nna Mr Cowpcr was appointed to tho vacant posi tioiyx'o. tern. Tho l'resiclont reported that tho resolution arrived nt last meeting for tho purpose of publishing roliablo monthly reports on tho state of tho labour markot was being carried out satisfactorily. Ho now suggested that the usefulness of this important step should bo ox tended, and that a monthly summary of tho condition of the wholo of our trades and labour bo printed under tho authority of tho Council, and bo istuod to kindred botlics in the other chiof centres of Now Zealand and Australian colonies, and also to the leading industrial papers in Groat Britain, The proposal was approved of by tho Council, and the secro tury was instructed to carry it into offoct.

Tho members of the Auckland National Cricket Club held their first annual musical and literary concert lust ovoning in tho lower school-room, Pitt-street, wliicli was largoly attended. Rev, A. Reid prosided, and opened tho proceedings in tho usual way. Tho programme of tho evening was arranged in excellent tasto, and every item was very creditably oxouutcd in tUo follow ing order:—Original poem, "Cricket," by Mr lilackmau; pianoforte duct, " Ths Fairy Quoon," Misses Craig; songs, "Maid of AMions" and " Swoofc Bo Thy Dreams," Mr Jennings; dialogue, "Brutus and Cassius," Mossrs Rossor and Diddams— very woll recited, each speaker knowing lii.s part; song, "Tho British Lion," Mr Moroton, who also gave in good stylo "Tho Old Sex ton;" Mrs Paul sang a pleasing song, accompanied on tho harp by Mr Handley. Tliis gontloman porformod with much acceptance " Napoleon's March Across the Alps," and at a later stage, " Swcot Homo" (with variations). A violin quartctto (•! violins), led by 'Mr Walker, was an oxcoUent rendering, but too briof. Mr A. Wisoman, who accompanied many of tho singers, was very successful in his pianoforte solo, "La Sonnambula." Songs : " Softly Falls tho Moonlight," Mr Francis, and " Will Ho Como J" Miss Spenne. Tho duot, " Tho Gipsy Countess," was nicoly rondorcd by Miss Ball and Mr Tylor ; tho latter also sang " The Friar of Ordors Grey." Miss Gribbin's pianoforto solo, " Tho Sleigh Raco," olicited deserved applause. Tho wholo concluded with votes of thanks and. the National Anthem.

Tho fortnightly mooting of tho French Literary Society takes placo in the Young Men's Christian Association this evening, when Mr A. Villeval will dolivor his premised lecture on '' Victor Hugo." An elocutionary and literary treat is contidently anticipated.

It is stated that in La Don's Grand Con sultation on the Melbourno Cup, tho first prize goes to Christchurch, the Becond to the wife of a well-known Auckland hotelkcepor, tho third to IJunedin. Tho drawing took place in tho presence of an influential committee.

Church notices appear in another column. Anniversary services nt Pitt-street Wcsloyan Church. Preachers: Revs. S. Mnvfarlane and J. Robertson, M.A. Services atothcrWesleynn churches in favour of the Homo Mission.

TELEGRAMS.

[fee pkkss association.]

Ciiristchurch, this day.

Early this morning, a six-roomed cottage at. North Opawa was destroyed by fire. The building and furniture were insured for £350 in the New Zealand office. The origin of the fire is unknown.

Dunedin, this day.

The Trade and Labour Council memoria liso tho Minister of Justice through Mr Pyke against persons interested in shipping trying cases of misdemeanour by sailors. Mrs Craigman, one of the Canterbury's passengers, died during the voyage of con sumption.

SCINTILLATIONS.

A Landlady—Mother Earth

Open-air service at Hospital to-morrow. Birkenhead is to be a highway district. Dunedin Art Exhibition opened to-day. Te Aroha battery made a successful start yesterday. An ogotist's story extends as far as the I can reach.

Tho Anglican Synod at Dunedin closed its sittings last night. 4a) gallons milk are daily received at Hamilton Cheese Factory.

People Learn Wisdom by Experience.— A man never wakes up his second baby to sco it laugh. "Here is your writ of attachment," said a town clerk as ho handed a lover a marriage license.

The Governor intonds being present at Canterbury Agricultural and Pastoral Show next week.

The roligious debate in the Theatre is degenerating into a personal squabble. The Mormon Tabernacle at Salt Lake City is a model for Gentilo architects. It seats 12,000 persons, its acoustics are per fect, and the whole congregation can get out in a minute and a quarter. A Maori belle may bo said to bo lika the prophets, because she has not much on-'er in her own country. It is a mistake to say thnt " The Strate gist " gives 1000 laughs- There is only one laugh in it, and it lasts from the rising of tho curtain to the falling thereof. "Now will you admit you are licked?" yelled the upper man in a street fight. " No, sir." replied tho under chap; " I ain'r licked, but—l'm satisfied."

Rev. Mr Layard, ft Canterbury clergy man, imagines that he is tho devil, and he has boon sont to tho asylum as a lunatic. It is a pity it if not tho veritable fiend that has been secured.

Thoy have quoor notions of lunacy in Canterbury. A man has just been sent to tho asylnm there for "putting his fist through a window, and committing other insane acts."

On and after Ist January next, part 2 of tho Fugitive Offenders Act of 1881, passed by tho Imperial Parliament, shall apply to New Zealand and the Australian colonies.

MINING.

Oponlng of To Arohu Battery,

[l)Y TKLKQRAPU—PEESS ASSOCIATION.]

Tk Akoha, Friday. Tiik battery and tramway ore working very satisfactorily. The peoplo connected with tho battery are v»ry confident of getting good returns. About 50 truck - loads of quarts are passing daily over tho line, keeping uio battery fully employed. Tho following tolograrns wero also received in town yesterday from Wnlorongomal :—''.Battery started. Ten head Premier, and ten head Colonist: working well." " Hattcry has started and working very well. Five head engaged on Waltokl quartz."

Te Akoha, Friday,

When tho tramway commenced working last week it was discovered that tho Queen of tho May solf-acting grade would not work, owing to malformation. Mr Adams, Engineer, sot to work, and in a fow days tho grodo wan temporarily altered so as to admit 'of being worked. It will be per manently altered at Christmas. Quartz is now teeming down to the battery from all parts of the field, and prospects are en couraging.

New Prince Imperial.—The following telegram has boen received from the manager:—"Banked 2,164 ozs, retorted gold." , Detached Squadron,—Tho following re port has been received from tho mino managor of tho Detachod Squadron (Coro mandol): —"I havo found uiiothor leader Showing looso gold and also gold in tho stono besides the one I am driving for." A telegram was received by Mr Stodart to-day stating that tho contractors for tho Queen of England Mino, Thames, had cut a loader near tho boundary, and that good colours of gold woro showing.

ACCIDENT AT LUCAS'S CREEK.

Tiik injuries sustained by Mr Phillips on Thursday prove to bo of a very serious nature. Yesterday tho servicos of Dr.' Hoopor woro obtainod, when tho unfortu nate in/in was found to bo Buffering' from a sovoro injury to the cervical vortobne, causing extensive paralysis. Tho doctor ordorou his romoval to tho Hos pital, entertaining somo hopos of hia re covery under jwopor treatment. Mr Phillips, in crossing tho rough country bo twoen Lucas's Crook and Brown's Bay, had dismounted in passing a deep gully, and on resuming his seat in tho saddle, his horse, which was a spirited animal, started, being accidentally touched with the spur, throw ing his ridor on tho crown of his head, wliero ho lay for seven hours quite con scious, but unable eren to attraot the at tention of his son, whom ho saw towards evening anxiously seeking for him among tho scrub. Ho was then removed So his residence. Mr Phillips was an active and energetic settlor and a useful member of the District Road Board, and the mis fortune has elicited much sympathy in the locality and neighbourhood.

"THE LONDON WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER."

(Extract from the Loading Article.) London, March 5,1883. While on the subject of

Waltham Watches, wo may mention that we have seen a letter from the com mander of the Gordon Castle (Castle line of Steam-packets), who was fortunate enough to save life at sea, and who for his valiant conduct was presented in September last with a Gold Keyless Waltham Watch by the President of the United States, on be half of the London Local Marino Board. Referring to this presentation watch, he says :—'When I left London the watch was six seconds fast, and on my arrival at Sin gapore it was only three seconds slow,» most extraordinary performance for a watch, as I parried it on my person the whole of the time. I compared it every day with my chronometers on the passage out, and it seldom or never differed one second from thorn ; in fact, I found it almost if not as good as my chronometors, which is_ a great thing to say for a watch carried about and subject to all kinds of jolts."

One Shilling.— Hay's Fine Art Union (by permission of the Qenoral Government), Fifty prizes—valuabloOil,Pain tings and other ox collent Pictures. Prizes on view, and inspection invited at Mr Bailey's, tobacconist, 176, Quoon strcet, where tickots can be obtained; also the booksollcrs and tobacconists. Tho drawing will take place publicly, of which duo notico will bo given, and will bo supervised by a committee chosen by the subscribers at drawing. After handing' over tickets, gas., the proprietor takes no part in the drawing. Winning numbers will bo advertised in " Herald," Stab, and " Weokly." Committee's voucher will bo open for inspection during dolivory of prizes. Remittances in stamps or otherwise (enclosing extra stamp for postage) will receive prompt attention. Fifty prizes, £200 in 4,000 tiokots. Address—W. M. Hay, as above. A subscriber can hold any number of tickets at Onq Shilling: each.—[Advt.J

Messrs J. A. Tole and C. W. Cave (late of Travcrs and Cave, Wellington) havo ontored into partnership as Barristers and Solicitors and wil carry on business at thoir oflloes, noxt Bank of New Zoaland, Qucon-street, Auok land.—[Advt.l

The B.s. Glenolg left Tauranga at 4.20 p.m. yesterday, and arrived at Auckland at 7 ft.ni. to-day. Passengers. Mr1 and Mrs R. Graham, Mrs and Miss Home, Mrs Robortaon, Mr and Mrs Vcrcoo, Mrs Ilonderson, Messrs Rooco, White, Sponcer, Mcnzle, Burcholl, Matson, Wooding, South, Brown, and Baker.

Wo would remind those of our readers who wish to learn to sing by music that the very successful class opened for learners by Mr Boyle, in tho Christians' Meeting-house, will bo closed to Intending membere after Tuesday noxt, at 7.30 p.m. As each losson is progressive, Mr Boylo doos not wish to interfere with the progresß o£ tho largo number who havo joinod by taking new pupils at tor that date. Adver tisement in another column.

Fanners, settlors, and visitors to Auck land coming in on horseback or In thoir own conveyances will find choap accommodation tor the saina at tho Market-house Yards either during tho day, staying tho night, or by the week. Horso food supplied if required. [ADYT.].

"Domestic" Sewing Maphinps, Best and Simplest.—Siuhespbar and Co., Solo Agonta Queen-street—[Advt.J

CABLEGRAMS.

[RKITTER'S lELEQIUMS.]

(Received November 3 —l p.m.) Death of Sir Win. Morgan.

London, November 2,

SirWm. Morgan (of the firm Morgan and Nephew) has died from heart disease. He was ill for some little time, but his sudden decease was somewhat unexpected.

Feaoo Overtures in Madagascar

London, November 1

Telegrams to hand from Zanzibar state that the Hovas are evincing a desire to come to terms with the French, and re cently offered to treat for a cessation of hostilities. Tho offer was accepted by Admiral Galiber, and negotiations are now proceeding.

Conversion of Queensland Stock,

London, November 1

It is announced that the Queensland Government have arranged with the Bank of New Zealand (?) for the conversion into inscribed stock of £2,500,000 of the 4 per cent, debentures issued in May last.

Anti-Irish League Disturbance,

London, November 1

The Orangemen at Deny fired on a pro cession escorting the Mayor of Dublin, and two Catholics were wounded. Serious riots ensued, but they have now been sup pressed,

[SI'F,CIAI/ TO PKKSS ASSOCIATION.]

The Annexation Question,

London, November 2.

The Glasgow Chamber of Commerce have agreed to support tho proposals for tho annexation of New Guinea. Lady Constanco Phipps is dead. Another French Outrage Captain John Stone, of 11.M.5. Dryad, has reported that while his vessel assisted a vessel to ballast two of tho French mon of-war now stationed at Tamatavo cleared for action, and pointed their Gatling guns at the Dryad. Tho Revolt in tho Soudan. The defeat of ElMahdi, the false prophet, is not confirmed.

AUSTRALIAN.

Bank of Now South Wales.

Sydney, November 2.

Tho Bank of Now South Walos has de clared a dividend for the past year of 15 per cent., with a bonus at tho rate of 2J per cent.

Australian Markets.

Adelaide, November 2. The wheat market is depressed. To day's prices are 4a 3d. Floor : Town brands are quoted at £10 2s Cd, and country brands at £9 10s. Tho market is de pressed.

VOLUNTEER NEWS.

Tho Forthcoming Meeting at Auckland.

Tho Association and tho Prlzo List.

(BY TKLEGBArH—PRESS ASSOCIATION',)

Wellington, this day, TfiK Secretary of tho Now Zealand Hide Asso ciation writes to the Pross with regard to tlio telograniß published about tho mooting at Auckland a day or two ago. Ho says the Council alone has the power of fixing tho pro gramme, and this was done at the annual meeting hold hero in August last. At the time of fixing tho programme, and up to tho present niomont, no guarantco of any fixed amount by way of subscription has been re ceived from Auckland ; therefore, the Council could not include any probable amount that might bo subscribed by Auckland citizens. The programme (with new belt, medals, etc.) shows upwards of £100 over and above tho Government grant, and|ho considers they could not do more in tho absence of any guarantee from Auckland. Tho question will be laid before the Council as booh as a quorum can be got toeothcr. Ho assures Volunteers that the Council will appropriate all available assets towards increasing tho prizo monoy. Ho warns members of tho Association that by bringing pressure upon tho Council thoy run the risk of repeating the misfortune that befel the Association at last two Nelson meetings, when too largo a sum was set up for prizes, tho consequence being that on each occasion deductions hod to be made from the prize-winners. With regard to the balance-sheet, he says it was audited and appro ved|by the Council at tho annual meeting, ana Is available (or any member on application,

POLICE COURT.-This Day.

(Beforo Messrs G. P. Pierce and F. L. Prime, Justices.)

Drunkenness. — William Barrett, 10s; and Cathorino Hcaton (3rd offence), £5, or 10 days imprisonment.

Larceny. — Zee Westor, a foreigner, wus charged with stealing 2 fowls, valued at 30s, tho property of Captain Collingwood, on tho v!)th October.—Prisoner said ho took tho bantams, but he had a right to thorn.—John Collingwood, commandar of tho Asterion, deposed that tho fowls were hie property, and prisonor had no claim upon them.—Benjamin Williams, licensed waterman, purchased the fowls for ss. Prisoner said they woro his property.—Constablo Fore man arrested prisoner on the charge.—The cap tain said he did not wish to press the charge; lie only wanted his fowls.—Sergeant White said tlo polloo had been put to a great deal of troublo in tho matter, and no was rat nor surprised that he should not wish to press the charge.—Tho pris oner pleaded guilty to the second charge or de serting tho ship.—Tho Bonch considered that prisoner hud stolon the fowls, and qrdorcd six wooks' imprisonment for tho two oil'ences, and to pay couts. This was all tho business.

YOUNG WOMEN'S INSTITUTE.

The annual mooting of subscribers to the Young Women's Institute (was Held last evening at tho locturo-room of tho Y.M.G.A., Bishop Cowlo presiding. Tho annual roport, road by Mr 11. G. S. Smith, stated that Miss Fenton was ap pointed Lady Superintcndant, and upon nor resignation, in February last, Miss Grant was appointed. In September, 18<2, tho Institute was indebted £200, but that amount had boon re duced by spocial subscriptions to £114. A con versazione in July, under the patronage of Lady Jorvola, yielded £50. From the Ist Sept., 1882, to 30th Soptembor, 1883,175 boarders rosided in tho Institute for periods varying from ono day to 12 months. Tho number of members varied from 29 to 48, tho present number being 35. Tho roport of tho Treasurer (Mr W. Rattray) was as follows:—" In presenting my first report since my appointment to tho oilice of Treasurer of tho Young Women's Instituto, I must ex press my regret that it is not of a more satisfac tory nature. It is satisfactory as showing the large moaauro of support givon to the instituto, but most unsatisfactory ns it shows that, despite the efforts made to pay tho debt, thoro is a present liability of £UO, Tho receipts for tho year amounted to £785, of which £504 comprised tho payments mado by boarders and others using tho institute. Subscriptions and dona tions amounted to £161, and the concert and con vorsasdonc realised £90. Tho disbursements amounted to £752, of which £102 wont to pay the debts owing when tho Committco took office; £640 represents tho paymonts made for provi ions, rent, wages, fuel, and sundries, and *9 tho exponses in connection with tho conversazione, leaving a bahvneo in tho bank of £3. As I have already stated, tho receipts from boarders and otliors using tho Instituto amounted to £501, and tho oxpendituro on provisions, rent, wagos, fuel, &c, to £610, and thoro are outstand ing dobts on theso accounts to the oxtont of £60, making a total for tho year o£ £70l>. There was thus a loss of £200 on what may be called tho ordinary housohold expenses. In order to carry on the work o£ tho instituto, it will bo necessary to provide tho sum of £140 to pay off tho present liabilities, and £200 to meet the deficiency in the current year, making a total sum of £310. The Hon. Treasurer said thoir present liability was £140, as against £200 dobt whon they took office It would ho nccossary to pay off this and pro vido £200 for oxpondituro. Some discussion took place on a qcstion of altoring tho constitution of tho Committee, and Colonel Haultam criti cised tho Treasurer's report, which ho did not consider satisfactory, and in roply to him, Mr Rattray said that comparatively few of tho in mates paid full rates, tho salaries of tho majority being too small. After some discussion, it was docided to appoint a Committco of Selection to nominato the Committoo for tho ensuing year, and tho meeting adjourned for a fortnight.

CITY SCHOOLS' DEMONSTRA TION.

At tho usual fortnightly meeting of the City Schools Committeo last ovonlng a longthy dis cussion took placoon the advisability of holding a demonstration of city schools children about Christmas. Mr Carr occupied tho chair, and Messrs Warburton, Oiler, Ryan, Thwuitcs, and Alley wort; also present—Mr Thwoites moved "That it is dosirablo to hold a de monstration of children attending tho city schools on tho day before tho Christmas holidays commence" Ho was vory anxious to sco tho demonstration carried out—Mr Oft'er objected to tho proposal on tho ground of expense. The necessary funds, which would amount to &>W, could not bo raised.—The Chairman waa also averse to tho proposal. Ho pointed out that the majority of children attending tho public schools wore Sunday-school scholars, and would thoroforo tako part in tho usual troat on New Year's Day. Ho also considered the schomo im practicable on tho ground of expense.—Messrs Warlmrtpn, Aloy, Ryan, and Thwaitos took ex ception to tho statements made by the Chairman and Mr Offer. Mr Thwaiteß said he knew of hundrods of children attending tlio public schools who attonded no Sunday-school at all, and bo far as expense was concerned, he bolievod tho demonstration could be carried out at the coßt of about fllOO. As for prizo9 for races and other competitions, ho was sure suitable articlos could be got from tradesmen as gifts.—Tho question having, been put, four voted for and two against, and the motion was therefore declared carried.—lt was then agreed that furthor consideration be adjourned until Monday evening next, when preliminary matters in connection with tho demonstration will bo arranged. .

Cash y- credit sewing machines at Eng llsh and American prio'cs for cash or part cosh, —D. S. Chambers.—[Advt. . . . ,

EMILY PLACE WORKS.

Meeting of St. Paul's Parishioners,

A MEETING of tho parishioners of St. Paul's was held last evening in the Church to con sider the position in relation to the pro posals for cutting down Emily Place. Rev. C. M. Nelson, the incumbent, presided, and in introducing the business of the meeting, reviewed the negotiations that have already taken place, adding that the terms agreed upon at the last meeting of parishioners were the payment of £3,000 to the Church Trustees, and the providing of a suitable site, when tho present site would be removed and tho site surrendered. The issues which presented themselves for the consideratian of this meeting were (1)— What do the parishioners say to the refusal or acceptance of either of the two sites mentioned by the City Council ? (2) What do the parishioners say to having the church removed for a time and re-crccted on the altered level of the existing site ? 3. What do tho parishioners say to the alter native of cutting down all round and being banked by a wall of 30 feet on one side, 20 feet on another, and G feet on another? In reply to Mr Dargaville, Mr Mackie, as one of tho vestry, objected to tho Aiten Road site booauso it loft them no better off than at present as regards position, while they would experience strong opposition to the exchange of the sites from tho Presbyterians. Mr S. Y. Collins sug gested a site at the rear of Government House grounds, and believed they could get a piece out of tho paddock facing Princes-street. Mr Dargaville did not see any possibility of obtaining this site, and pointed out that a prior claim had been put in by the Grammar School Governors. Mr Mackie inquired if there was any likelihood of their getting the police barracks, and Mr Dargaville replied that he believed they might. Mr Brett thought it desirable that they should confine themselves to tho two sites which were really before them, and speaking to the cb joetion that the Alten Road site was too near St. Andrew's, reforred to the fact that in Melbourne three of the largest churches were situated close together.—ln reply to a question, the Chairman said the Choral Hall was as nearly as possible the centre of the parish, and any site near that must neces sarily be a central one. Ho would prefer in making tho seloction to go in tho direc tion of the sea than southward. —Mr Hats well moved that the Alten Road Bite be ac cepted.—Ml' Brett, in seconding, remarked that thoy could not do better than accept tho terms. They would get, perhaps, an acre of ground in Alten Road, and tho cutting down would treble the pre sent value of the parsonage property. It was more than likely that the offer of £3,000 would not bo made to them again. Besides, by assisting thus in tho proposed work they would get the sympathy of the people, and subscrip tions would come in more freely.—ln answer to Mr Nome, the Chairman said the site under consideration was understood to bo in Alten Road, at its junction withSymonds street.—Mr Mackio supported the proposal to pull down the church, cutaway to levels, and rebuild on the same site, but the Chair man remarked that it would be disastrous and ruinous to tho parish to be for so long a period without a church and holding services in temporary premises.—Some conversation ensued as to the probable cost of a new church, and Mr Mackio remarked that he Had been told by one architect that the cost would not be less than £10,000.—Mr Brett added that in the event of their acceptance of this site, they would not be called upon to remove for twelve or eighteen months. —The discus sion then turned on the question whether they would be required to build with brick or stone, and an examina tion of the plan showed that while one portion of tho site was within the inner area, the more stringent clauses of the building regulations did not apply to the remainder.—The Chairman said that in the course of conversation with an architect he had been told that they might calculato the cost of a new church at £10 per sitting. Their present accommodation was for CSO and this might be increased to 700, but he did not think they would get a very hand some church for £7,000. —Mr James Coates thought it would not be nice for them to give up thochurch for £3,000, and considered they should get at least £5,000 or £0,000. A discussion concerning finance revealed the fact that the parsonage and church are in debt for nearly £400.—Mr Judd suggested that the City Council should build them a church on the Alten Road site, and thus entice them away from their present position.—Mr Dargaville characterised the offer of the throo public bodies as a mean one, and said they were being unfairly dealt with, as the £3,000 would not go half way towards providing the necessary accommodation. They should at least have been offered £5,000 and £6,000. The whole thing was discreditable to the three bodies interested. Ho suggested that they would have a just claim for compensa tion bylaw, and recommended the appoint ment of a committeee to consider the posi tion.—Further discussion ensued, and an amendment was moved by Mr Mackie, seoonded by Mr C. Burton, as follows : "That tho City Council pall down the present Church, cut away to their levels, and rebuild the Church on its present site, any alterations to be made by mutual consent. That, in the meantime, thoy be still held to their bargain, by which, in tho event of St. Paul's finding another suitable site, thoy pay the £3,000. That the Council also provides suitable ac commodation for the services, and also storage room for tho fittings." At the re quest of tho meeting, the Chairman read the letter from the City Council, which al tered the complexion of affairs.—Permis sion was given to Mr Mackie to substitute for his amendment the proposal from tho Council, which was as follows: — "That the Church be re-erected by the City Council on tho same old site at the now lovel of Princos-stroet, tho samo in sizo, style, and accommodation as the present Churoh, or as nearly ac possible ; that the material of the presont building shall be arailablo towards building the new Chiirclv and that the vestry shall not be required to contribute any portion of tho cost of the same; further, that the wholo of the in ternal fittings aro to bo replacad by thie City Council, and in the meantime tho Church furniture (or so much thereof as the vestry may desire) is to bo carefully stored at the expense of the City Council; the foregoing stipulations and conditions applying to the fence standing round ftho Cnurohas well as to the building .itself."— It was further agreed, on the motion of Rev. H. Davis, "That tho following Committee — the in cumbont of the parish, Messrs S. E. Hughes, J. L. Hatswell, H. Brett, J. Coates, W. Hellaby, A. Mackie, J. M. Dargaville, A. Wright be appointed to confer with the City Council and carry tho foregoing resolution into effect."

ABBOTT'S OPERA HOUSE.

Mr &a& Mrs Polk In "The Strategist."

The third performance of " Tho Strategist" in this city took place last evening, and despite the untoward weather, there was an excellent audience. Thehumourofthofunny comedy appears to increase in piquancy after several visits, and that alone is evidence of tho intrinsic merit of'tho play itself quite apart from the ability of the actors. The intensely-humourous acting of Mr Polk, ably seeondod by his amiablo wife and Mr Emmett, and the funnyisms of Terence O'Flam and Sergeant Grumbleton will always be green spots in the memory of Auckland playgoers. We can with con fidence recommend all our readers to see "Tho Strategist."

The Bad and Worthless

are never imitated or counterfeited. This is especially truo of a family medioinc, and it is positivo proof that the remedy imitated is of tho highest value. As soon as i(; had been touted and proved by the whole world that Hop Bitters was tho purest, best, and most valuable family medicino on earth, many imitations sprung up, and bogan to steal tho notices in wlilch thePres? and tho people of tho country had expressed the merits of H. 8., and in every way trying to induco snffcring invalids to uso their stuU instead, expecting to make monoy on the credit and good name of H. B. Many others started nostrums put up in similar stylo to H. 8., with "Hn 0""'*; aoyisod names in which the word „"! f °r,, H. o Ps vrcrouscdinaway to induce Brno™ t0 A?hevt th°y were U>° same as Hop no YnMtw , , BUJ h,Fetonded rcmedios or euros, "Hons"fntho?o With t?° WOrd "H°P" or nyys m incirnaino or in out war oonnr>ptr>d uo^^ou^S" 0^1181 dealillß Fn & "r

Mothers Don't Know,—How many children are punished for being uncouth, wilful and in different to instructions or reward, simply because they are out of health 1 An intelligent lady sijid of a child of this kind: "Mother don't know that she should givo tho little dno jn xloratc doses of Hop Bitters for two or three weeks, and tho child would bo all a parent coulddesirc " Look for.

THE V.R.C. SPRING MEETING.

THE BETTING MARKET.

[special to press association.]

Melbourne, this day. The weather is fine for ftie races to-day. The number of the visitors arriving from tho other Colonies is larger than usual. For the Derby, Archie continues a firm favourite at 6 to 4 on him • Off Colour, 100 to 30 (taken and offered) '• Martini-Henri, 6 to 1; Sardius, 100 to 8 (taken)"; Signor, 100 to 5 (taken). For the Cup Calma is firm at 7to 1; Stockwell 100 to 8 (taken), and is heavily backed to win a large stake; Claptrap, 100 to O(taken). The price for fair doubles, without Archie' range from 100 to 3 to 100 to 4. ' Tlie Derby is generally considered a cer tainty for Archie. I still, however, adhere to Signor or Sardius to win the race.

The C.J.C. Spring Meeting.

[BY TELEGRAPH. —PRESS ASSOCIATION.]

CnHisTCHracH, this day. The work on 'the course this morning was witnessed by a largo crowd of spectators. Charmer, Talebearer, and Trinket did a fast half-mile in fine style. Dime and Murat did similar work. Watersprite colt and Take Miss (the Miss Flat filly) did good steady work. Lady Evelyn went half a mile at three-quarter speed.and Hippodamia a three mile sweat, galloping well, Lady Emma, Juty, and Spinaker, went a mile and a half at a moderate pace! Tho Poet and Jilt compassed two miles, galloping splendidly, and Adamant did steady exercise. Welcome Jack and Envious went a strong gallop of two miles, moving very freely. Taiaroa and Hyacinth were sent a mile and a-half at a steady pace. Taeman • covered three miles at a good swinging gallop. Marchioness accompanied him for two miles, Siesti bringing him home fast.

Wellington, this day. The Wellington Racing Club have decided to abolish.tho qualification fee,which was inserted in the summer programme in error.

PONSONBY "AT HOME."

Fanoy Dress BalL

The series of Ponsonby "At Homes " were brought to a conclusion last evening by a moat successful fancy dress ball in the Pon sonby Hall. The room was prettily decorated with ferns, flags, and evergreens, while the stage was nicely furnished as a comfortable supper-room. MrT.T.Masefield acted as master of ceremonies, while the music was provided by Eady's string band, and the catering done by Mr Waters. Credit is due to the following committee for the excellent management of the ball: Mesdames Boardman, Cunningham, Dtvore, Dawson, Evans, Misses George, Hill, Harri son, Harley, Home, Kelly, and M. Kelly, Dr. Dawson, Messrs Cunningham, Quick, Devore, Evans, and Masefiela, Mr D. F. Evans acting as Hon. Secretary and Treasurer. The following is a list of those present :— Mr Broughton, jockey; Mr D. A. Chlnncry Brown, Charles Surface (Sohool for Scandal): Mr W. Berry, evening dress. Mr E. M. Clayton, bugler Waitomata Bicycle Club; Mr A. H. Cotter, the other of tho Mississippi Twins; Mr Craig. Don Ceesar de Bozan; Mr J. Cunningham, 19th century; Mr Coutts, sailor of H.M.S. 'Nelson: Mr F. Cramond, purser Union S.S. Co. : Mr Collins trooper Waikato A.C, Dr. F. W. Dawson, Major-General; Mr P. Darby, evening dress; Mr H. H. Davey, one of the Missisippl Twins. Mr F. Earl, Captain Corcoran ; Mr D. P. Evans, jolly old gentlemac. Mr T. Farquhar, footballer; Mr H. Forder, evening dress; Mr W. Farquhar, yachtsman. Mr 11. D. M. Hoszard, Chinese jmandarin j Mr A. Hay, trumpeter; Mr Hill, evening dress; Mr A. Hanna, Camillc; Mr Milligan Hogy, Romeo; Mr J. R. Hanna, Spanish Don; Mr G. Holmes, attache. Mr Walter Jones, Chinee. Mr A. E. Knight, boating costume. MrW. Langsford, jockey. Mr McCullough, Captain of Engineers; Mr J. M. McLachlan, evening costume: Mr T. T. Masofleld, fisherman of Venice; Dr, MaeMullun, evening costume; Mr W. Mowbray, Captain of i2nd Highlanders; Mr MacGormick, cricketor. Mr F. St. John Oldham, Court Attache. Mr Phillips, Spanish Attache; Mr Edgar Partington, sailor; Mr W. G. Phillippson, Garibaldi. Mr F. Quick, Chinachllo. Mr Robinson, Sir Walter Raleigh. Mr F. Stodart, evening dress. Mr R. G. Thomas, Don Januario de Souzo- Silva-e-Pernambuco; Mr Tyndall, London Scottish Volunteer. Mr H. Walkor, Turkish gentleman. Mr Younghusband, ovonnig dress. Mrs Broughton, Saxon princess; Mrs Boavd man, evening dress; Mrs Baker, evening dross. Mrs J. Cunningham, Dolly Vardon. Mrs A. Devore, evening dress: Mrs F. W. Dawson, piratical maid of all work; Mrs D. F. Evans, evening dress; Mrs R. C. Greenwood, Monto-Carlo. Mrs Hunt, evening dross: Mrs Homo, evening dress; Mrs Hanna, Grace Darling. Mrs Kelly, evening; dross. Mrs T. T. Mosefleld, Lady Teazle; Mrs Mac- Mullun, plain dress. Mrs Oldham, evening dress. Mrs Pearson, Bohemian Girl; Mrs Perry, evening dress. Mrs F. Quick, Scotchpollikantiinia. Mrs Williams, evening dress. Miss Armitago, Tunisian lady. Miss K. Baker, Minnohaha; Miss M. Bakor, Bohemian Girl; Miss Barnes, young Poenamo; Miss Braithwalte, Swiss peasant girl. Miss Cunningham, Folly; Miss Coupland, plain dross. Miss Darby. Colleen Bawn: Miss P. Darby. Queen of Cards; Miss Dawson, gleaner. Miss Evans, Dawn; Miss Errington, The Hose Queen; Miss M. Errington, nun (white veil): Miss Farquhar, Gipsyt Miss H. George, Harloquinetto. Miss HarrißOn. Queen of Roses; Miss Home. Fronoh Folly; Miss Harloy, Painting; Miss Halyday, evening dross; Miss M. Halyday, evening dross; Mlbs Hanna, Helen McGregor. Miss James, Bulgarian lady. Miss Kollv, Lady in Queen Anne's reign, Misa M. Kelly. Highland lassie. Miss MaaeHeld, Hfile (Marotto); Miss Martin. Sally In our Alley. Miss Oldham, Rose Machel. Miss Uigby, Snow and Ioe: Miss Reynolds, Fairy Queen; Miss K. Reynolds, Ophelia. Misa C. Thomas, Red Queen's Rook's Pawn (ehosg tournament). ' .-■, Miss Alice Tye, Gipsy. . ,: Miss Walker, Red Cross nurso.

Sworn Testimony.

From ono of tho loading Wholesale Homes In Pitt-street.

"Mullens-street, Bahnain, Sydnoy, August 9. 1883.-To tho Publishers "Sydney Miming Horald."-Dear Sirs,—l feol it incumbent on my part to inform you of tho great boncflt I have received from the use of St. Jacobs Oil. Some throe years ago I inj urod my left leg and knoe to that extent I thought I had become a permanent cripple. My knee-cap was twice its natural size, and my leg was bo contracted and shortened that I could not walk without considerable sain and inconvenience. During that time I had tried romedics innumerable but without receiving the slightest benefit until I gave St. Jacobs Oil a trial, and, much to my delight and astonish ment, I began to get better, and before the con tonts of the bottle were half used, both my lee and kneo assumed their normal condition ana to-day I am entirely freo from pain, and can walk as well as over I did in my life. I heartily recommend St. Jacobs Oil to any ono suffering from pain, and feel satisfied it has no equal for tho' euro of chronic and contracted limbs.—l remain, doar Sirs, yours faithfully, C. O.

HE ADVISES HIS PERSONAL FRIENDS; ™£ \8 len Darltagrhnrst, August »7, 1883.—Messra Publishers' Sydney Mail,—Dear Sirs,—lt gives me great pleasure to say In tho most unqualified manner that I have found St. Jacobs Oil the boat preparation for Rheumat ism, Gout, and other pains, that I have used or known. A member of my family was suffering from a severe attack of rheumatic gout, both in tho hands and foot. The pain was most exert). ciating. I suggested her using St. Jacobs Oil, and am pleased to say tho result was of a most satisfactory character. After one or two applications tho pain ontirely loft, and up to the present haro had no return of tho trouble, I look on St. Jacobs Oil as a universal panacea for all kinds of aches and pains. I havo advised many of my porsonal friends to give it a trial, and have heard from thorn that nothing thsy had overused did thorn so much good. It l£ without doubt, the only Household Romedy <3 modern times, and I shall always keep a bottia within Teach.—l remain, dear, airs, yours faith fully, J. R. Dkbjwett." Note.—Mr Drowett ia tho well-known town buyorfor Messrs S. Hoff nung and Company, Pitt-streot, one of tho largest and prominent firms in all Australia.

ONE HUNDRED POUNDS REWARD.

THE GREAT GERMAN REMEDY. ST. JACOBS OIL rolioves and cures Rheu matism. Neuralgia, Headache, Toothache, Backache, Sore Throat, Quinsy, Swellings, Soreness, Chaflngs, Eruptions, Inflammations, Chapped Hands, Corns, Bunions, Frosted Feet and Ears, and all bodily pains for which an external remedy may bo' applied! Sold by drucgists and chemists; price Throe Shillings a bottle. Directions in 11 languages accompany cash bottle.

Wholesale Dep6t for Auckland j MESSRS M. LEVY & CQ,

M}*, 1?, Chapust.-A lato fashion report Sayß: Nothing can %<* prettior than a chuplet of hop vines in blossom." A recent medical review says: "Nothing can he a better re novator of the-hcalth than Hop Bitters. They aid in all the operations of nature toning up tho weak stomach, assisting the food to become properly assimilated, and promote healthy action in all the organs. The dictates of fashion, as well as the laws of health, alike favour a right application of hopß," Head,

Salvation Army.—Speoial meeting at th Choral Hell on Monday ovening at 7 o'clock. Admission free, by ticket only.r-fADVT.]| ;

♦u^n* S^?.1!? Cjoßß ¥* not arrived from thu South up to 'the time of our coins? to nrcss. She may bo expected at any moment??

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 1883

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Special Advertisements..,, CH R IST M A S AND *<EW YEAR CARDS, Suitable for friendly greetings by the Outgoing Mall. . . G; T. CHAPMAN , •'■■, ; Has much pleasure In drawiug the attention of the public to bis magnificent assortment of CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR CARDS. These CARDS have each one or more Photos, of Auckland and Lake Scenery, both Plain and Coloured, and the Floral Designs are by far the finest ever yet offered In Auckland. ■ ' < It is quite Impossible to enumerate the different styles, therefore Gf.T.C. will be glad to receive a call from Intending purchasers, and feels confident that they hare only to be seta to be appreciated and purchased. . G. E. C H A P M AN,' BOOKSELLER & STATIONER, 61, Queen-street (opposite Bank of New Zealand C OS G R A V E • COS G. R A, V E ■ Begs to announce that lie has ' ■■. >: BETURNED FROM SYDNEY AND MEL BOURNE . '7T ' - WITH A \ t COMPLETE STOCK OF NEW GOODS, COMPLETE STOCK OB1 NEW GOODSI PurchasedunSermostfavourablecircumgtanceß, consisting of— DKAPERY, MEN'S AND BOYS' CIIOTHIN G Which will bo opened in his ' ' ■ NEW PREMISES IN QUEEN^STREET, Opposite Messrs MoArthur & Co.'s Warehousei IN A FEW DAYS. , .1 , ; J. COSGRAVE & CO. direct particular at tention to their importation of Men's and Boys' Clothing, which is composed of Bkelono TWBEDB. " , " . MILLINERY AND DRESSMAKING,! }', Under first-class experienced hands, will be carried on. -, J. COSGRAVE AND CO,, ; .'. ' QDEKN-STBEBT, ( * '. ■:.' Opposite Messrs McArthnr's Warehouse; "TT PRI GH T GR A NRj JUST OPENED, AND ON VIEW/• riNBST PIANOS EVER IMPORTEDf ONE HUNDRED GUINEA PIANOS; FOR EIGHTY, GUINEAS! : 1 ■' "SEVENTY GUINEAS 1 ' : SIXTY GUINEAS I Parsons wonting a really first-class Piano would do well to call amd see above, which can be had at a SAVING OS1 AT LEAST TWENTY GUINEAS. PIANOS OR HARMONIUMS TAKEN1 AS PART PAYMENT. : 'ttompetent Judges have pronounced samples Of mcBO Pianos aa the < SwmsTßar Toned and Bkbt Mabk luaTnti PBICB UNSIQUAI4JM). FOR • - KOWONVJEW ' . ■ At THOB. H, WIBP'S, OAK HOUSE, HOBSON r STREET frHHEK POORS tfROM COOKSTRI^BT). • I$F~



Special Advertisements. "DANK OF NEW ZEALAND. AN AGENCY OF THIS BANK Will bb , OPENED IN KARANGAHAPE ROAD (Opposite the Poet-offlce) ay MONDAY NEXT, sth NOVEMBER. D. L. MURDOCH, General Manager, Head Office, Auckland, October 30,1883. 168 & 100 PLEASE CALL Qneen-at 15S & 160 PLKASE CALL Queen-st 158 & 100 PLEASE CALL Qucon-Bt 138 & 100 Queen-st 158 & 160 AND INSPECT Queen-st 138 & 100 AND INSPECT Queen-st 158 & 160 AND INSPECT Queen-st 158 & 160 Queen-st 153 & 160 GRAND DISPLAY Queon-st 158 & ICO GRAND DISPLAY Quoen-st 158 & 160 GRAND DISPLAY Qucen-st 153 & 1(50 Qucen-st 158 & 100 NEW GOODS Queon-st 158 & 100 NEW GOODS Quoen-st IAB & 160 NEW GOODS Queen-st 15S & 160 Queon-st 158 & 160 JUST OPENED. Queen-st 158 & ICO JUST OPENED. Queon-st 155 & 160 JUST OPENED. Queen-st 158 & 160 Queen-st 158 & 160 Queen-st 15S & 160 Queen-st JSS & 160 61 CASES Queen-st 158 & 160 61 CASES Quoen-st 153 & 160 64 CASES Queen-st 153 & 160 (iuoen-st 168 & 160 NEW CLOTHING Queon-st 158 & 160 NEW CLOTHING Queon-st 158 & 160 NEW CLOTHING Ciuoen-st 158 & 160 Queen-st 158 & 160 HATS & HOSIERY. Queen-at 158 & 160 HATS & HOSIERY. Queen-st 158 & 160 HATS & HOSIERY. Qucen-st 158 & 160 Queen-st 158 & 160 Queen-st 158 & 160 Queen-st 154 & 160 Queen-st 158 & 160 Queen-st 158 & 160 THE NEW ZEALAND Queen-st 158 & 160 Queen-st 158 & 160 CLOTHING FACTORY, Queon-st 158 & 160 Queen-st ISB & 160 Quken-strkkt, Quean-st 158 & 160 Queen-st 158 & 160 Auckland. Queen-st 158 & 160 Queen-st 158 & 160 Queen-st 158 & 160 J. FITZSIMONS. Queen-st 158 & 160 Queen-st 158 & lOC Branch Manager. Queen-st A UCKLAND GAS COMPANY J*L (LIMITED), ESTABLISHED 1862. PURVEYORS OF LIGHT, HEAT, AND POWER. The Company sell and erect gas-flttlnga, in cluding gas apparatus and gas-power engines. Stock includes Otto Gas Kiiglnes.-Oftlco and Show-rooms, Fort-street. IN consequence of the continual demand for inexpensive but at the same time reli ablo Artificial Teeth, Mr Crosse Dentist, of Queen-street, adopts this means of informing his patients that in future he will supply tha best class of Artificial Teeth, on vulcanite base, with superior workmanship, at 10s 6d per tooth. This is the cheapest and most satisfactory de scription of Artificial Tooth obtainable In the Colony, and for which patients frequently pay a guinea a tooth. Celluloid, though not rooom mended, will bo supplied at tho samci price. Tooth will only be extracted at half-price, viz., 2s 6(1. only between the Hours of 9 to 10 a.m. and i to 5 p.m. TDETIRING PROM BUSINESS ! SELLING OFF I SJMjLING OFF! SELLING OFF! John Ijeck. retiring from business. RETIRING FROM BUSINESS. • . RETIRING FROM BUSINESS. HIS WELL-ASSORTED STOCK • SELLING OFF! SELLING OFF! SELLING OETI AT AND UNDER COST PRICE. ' RETIRING FROM BUSINESS. RETIRING FROM BUSINESS. RETIRING FROM BUSINESS. PREMISES LET. SELLING OFF! SELLING OFF I SELLING OFF! STOCK MUST BE CLEARED. ALL ACCOUNTS not paid beforo 31st OCTOBER will be handed to his Solici tor for recovery. ONE MONTH AT AND UNDER COST PRICE. Ex S.S. BRITISH QUEEN. We have jnst opened up, by above Direct Steamer, a Very Choice Assortment of SEASONABLE NOVELTIES, ■ 1 J Including— TRIMMED BONNETS TRIMMED HATS . UIJTRIMMED BONNETS AND HAT* FEATHERS, FLOWERS HEAD-DRESSES ■ f-i OLD LADIES' DRESS CAPS WIDOWS' CAPS RIBBONS REAL AND IMITATION LACES COLLARETTES MANTLES ' ','-, And a variety of other Novelties. Dressmaking is now in charge of MIBS . ; -•:■.'. JACKSON. JM. IL N E & CHOY CE, AUCKLAND. ■fXTHERB SHALL I JfUHNISH MY HOVSEFROMI , ,■'.■ .'.. ■■'':,■ >•'-■' t THE CHEAPEST ALL ROUND HOUSE TO FURNISH FROM IS THE CITY HALL ARCADE— ;■ GARLICK & CRANWELL ! 1! IRON BEDSTEADS, go to GARLICK & CRANWELL. BEDDING ro to ■i r GARLIOK & CRANWELL. BED-ROOM FURNITURE, go to GARLICK & CRANWELL. CARPETS, go to GARLIOK & CRANWELL. , ; V GARLICK & CRANWELL, - ■ .■•■ ■ House Furnishors. GARLICK & CRANWELL, ' - , '..' Upholsterers, GARLIOK & CRANWKLL, , ■ Manufacturers " OF ALI. KINDS OF FURNITURE. 3HKAP TjkWESTBY & BrTJBBEL CaBPKTS. Chkap On.cr.OTHS & Ltnolkdm. ' Ohkap to Beautiful Cretonnes. Chkap Blankets & Curtains. GARLICK & CRANWELL, I HOUSE FURNISHERS I .. City Hall Arcade, I - , QUKENrSrRKET, ■ ■ ■■ ■■ ' !



Special Advertisements. Continuation of cheap drapery & clothing sale. H. AT X INS Begs to thank his numerous Patrons for tho wonderful success of his CHEAP DRAPERY AND CLOTHING I SALE, And also to announce that he has succeeded in securing from the New Purchasers a Lease of his present premises. H. ATKINS * Begs also to say that as tho WHOLE STOCK Has been RE-MARKED IN RED, He will continue hia Sale for a Few Week 3 Longer, and tho Whole Stock will still bo offered AT HEAVY REDUCTIONS Off the usual price. ALL NEW GOODS WILL BE SOL For a short time at about WHOLESALE PRICE. JOB STOCKS IN DRESS MATERIALS, JOB STOCK OF ANY DESCRIPTION AT ANY PRICE. CHEAP LINES ARE CONSTANTLY BEI BOUGHT, AND ARE ALL MARKED AT VERY LOW PRICES. H. ATKINS, RAPER, CLOTHIER, &c. rmORNTON, SMITH, AND FIRTH HAVE FOR SALE: "Crown" Flour, in sacks, 100's and 50's "Champion" do. do. do. "Cantab" do. do. do. Sharps Bran Wheat Christmas Cards OF NEW ZEALAND VIEWS. THESE VERY CHOICE CHRISTMAS CARDS will give friends in England and elsewhere a good idea of tha Beauties and WONDKRB OF THE "BRITAIN OF THE SOUTH." 1. MAORILAND. 2. } NATURE'S FROLICS IN NEW ZEA 3. I LAND. 4. MOUNTAIN, LAKE, AND FIORU. 5. LAKE AND MOUNTAIN SCENERY. 0. HOT LAKES AND TERRACES. 7. CHRISTCHURCH. 8. DUNEDIN. 9. GREAT COMET OF 18S2. 10. j AUCKLAND. | Price, One Shilling each. Sent to any address on receipt of Is Id in stamps. N.B.—The 'Frißco Mail, leaving Auckland on November 6th, reaches London on December 17th. Tub Sole Vendor of tiik Above is WILLIAM RATTRAY, DRAPER, CLOTHIER, & SILK MKRCER, ITS, 180, AND 182, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. Life Insurance as a Provision.—Tho im portauco of the securement of moans for those we might elsewisc leave in needy circumstanoes, through the almost universally accepted media of life insurance, is not more wise and judicious than tho procurement of an ox tended lease of life by the continuous uso of tho famous Udoli-ho Wolfe's Schiedam Aromatic Schnapps.