SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

£i-^~ W..1.1..0 (Tliis Evening. 7.14 HIGH WA'IER {-To-morrow Morning 7.39 SUNSET.—This Evening. 6.13 SUNRISE.—To-morrow Morning, 4.1a MOON'S AGK-Fulll Moon. liilh, 4.16 a.m.

ARRIVALS.

Bella Mary, barque, Owen, from Newcastle Fanny Thornton, ketch, Keane, from llokianga Glenelg, s.s„ Stephenson, from Tauranga Qrassmere, bamue, Morrison, from Newcastle

DEPARTURES.

penguin, s.s., unuuuriy, mi- r yi Omaha, brlgantlno, Moikleham, for Chatham I Islands , I Columbia, schooner. Conway, for Napier Ruby, schooner, Lamb, for Whangarei Waihora, s.s., Edie, for Southern ports Mnnapouri, s.s., Logan, for Sydney Louie, schooner, Pillinger, for Mercury Bay Asterior, barque, Colllngwood, for Gisborne Saxon, schooner, Ross, for Friendly Islands

IMPORTS.

Per Bella Mary—32s tons coal. • . Per Grassmcre—72l ton coals. Per Manapourl—l3o sacks potatoes.—G. S' Jakins.

Ex Supremo, from Boston, and s.s. Mana ipouri, from South—loo packages reapors and binders, 1 caso hose, 3 cases twine, 3u bundles iron.—E. Porter and Co.

Per Zcalandia, Otaki, Hermione, Ireno, Doric, Ganymede, and Triumph —300 cases sewing machines, value, £2,050: 30 cases bicycles and tricycles, value, £5:10.—W. C. Dennes.

Per Mnnapouri—96o sacks wheat, 985 sacks oats, 151 sacks potatoes, SOO bags rice, U76 pkgs. sugar, 1,200 pkgs. tea, 79 cases brandy, 50 cases and 3 octaves whisky, 50 sacks malt, s*l cases meats, 50 bags oatmeal, 100 sacks flour, 40 cases claret, 15 hhds beor,l7 sacks und 25 cases tapioca. CO cases hop bitters, 14 qr-casks sherry, 19 qr-casks port, 10 cases curicoa, 10 bales wool packs.

EXPORTS.

Per Penpuin—l-18 boxes soap, 42 gunnies sugar, 514 tins biscuits, 143 casks beef, 25 cases kerosfne, 17 kegs butler, 311 pieceßand I.'OO feet timber, 1,000 feet mouldings. 92 sheep, .0 lambs, 25 head cattle, 1 pony, 50 coils ropo.

Per Woihora, for tho South—l,3so cases salmon, 72 cases fruit, 20 kegs casings, 501 cases apples, 61 sacks twine, 77 bales hops, 100 cases onions, 126 bags oysters, l'/2 boxes and 41 half chests tea, 37 coils rope, 180 sacksmalt, 101 sacks potatoes, 15 sucks oatmeal, 23 casks llmejuicc, 61 packages maehinory, I*> 2 hides, 32 pieces timber.

Inwards Coastwibb.—Morning Light, from Cabbage Bay, with 1,000 feet timber; Vixen, from Thames, in ballast.

Outwards Coastwisb.—Lizzlo, for Whangn roa: Morning Light, for Cabbage Bay; Tamaki Packet, for Tauranga; Vixen, for Thames.

Tho barque Astorion sailed for Gisborno early this morning.

The barquo Helen Denny has been berthed at the Railwoy Wharf.

The b.s. Glenolg left Tauranga at! p.m. yes terday, and arrived at Auckland at 8.15 a.m, Passongers :—Mr, Mrs, and Miss Monzio, Mrs Tanner, Miss Anson, Messrs W. Kolly, J. J. Bennett, G. Johnston, and 2 stcorago.

The kctoh Fanny Thornton loft Hoklnngn on Nov. loth, and arrived last night at 10 o'clock. A severe thunderstorm was experienced on the morning of tho 13th (when off Capo Mayia) which ■lasted for about two hours. The rest of tho pas sage had flno weather. Cargo: 37 bags gum, 41 piles, 3 large spars.

Tho barquo Bolla Mary left Sydnoy on Oc tober 30, and Newcastle on November 3. Had light easterly winds and calms till Novombor (!, then modorate winds from N,E. to N.W. till tho 12th,whon a strong N.W. gale,with thunder and lightning, was experienced. Sighted Three Kings on November 13 at 4 a.m., and arrived in Auokland at 6.30 a.m, to-day.

Tho Grnsmero, a small wooden barquo of about 400 tons, arrived from Newcastle this afternoon. Sho loft Nowcastlo on tho oth Inst., wind N.W., light; midnight, strong, northerly. Sighted the Throo Kings on the 13th inst.; winds throughout, stiong N. and N.W.. with thlok, hazy woathor, attended with heavy rain and squalls at times. Sighted tho Littlo Barrier on tho llth inst

The s.s. Waihora left for Melbourne, via the South, at2p.m. today, with the following pas sengers:— ior Gisborno—Mr and Mrs McNab, Messrs F. Moody and Doniston. For Napier— •Mrs E, Bowden and t children, Miss Minton, Messrs J. Russoll, Mackio, Bowden, W. H. Young, M. Vino, and Gilgg Bros. For Welling ton— Mr and Mrs Nancnrrow, Mr and Mrs G. -Rylands, Mesdamos Henderson and Miles, Miss Ji'ostflry, Messrs Sehrimskn, Wooding, Ruskin, Ryland, Nairn, Wood, G. Coatos, A. Whitcflold. For Lyttelton—Messrs Hobacn and H. Atkinson. For Dunedin—Mr and Mrs Thompson, Mrs .Pauntlay, Messrs J. Ness, J. B. Pairs, J. Serelli, H. B. Monkman, Perry, Mrs A. 15. Lewis. For Molbourno—Mrs Gudgeon, Miss Gudgeon, Messrs Hallonstoin and Nation.

AUCKLAND IMMIGRANTS PER STEAMER IONIC.

Tho Btoamcr Manapourl, which arrived yes terday afternoon (in addition to a largo number of saloon passongers. tho list of which wo have already published) brought 131 passengers in the steerage, a-groat many of whom are immi grants for Auckland, who arrived at Wel lington from London by tho direct steamer. lonic. The following is tho list of stoorage passengers:—From Molbourno: Miss Poareo, E. Dogglngton. From tho Coast: M,|VVilkius, Mrs Tazeor and family. Ah Ton, Spencor, Mrs Hansen and 2 children, Barber, Mr and Mrs R'sley and family (3), Mrs Christiansen and family, J). Rorry, Mr and Mrs Wobster and infant, Il'.i-vey. Clayton, Thompson, Kubrek, M;tohon, Mr and Mrs Evans anil family, Roso, asl«m and family, Evans and family, Miss Woodman, White, Mr and Mrs Hill and 2 children, Olarko, Lonorgan, Douglas and child, McEldowny, Mr and Mrs Taylor and family, Darko, Davis and family, Mr and Mrs Parke an<J family, Boylan, Wright and family. Caxther, fltowart, J. C. Brodio, N. Russell. Mr and WES Cook and family, Mr and Mrs Bright and fomily, Edwards, J. Lee, Highton and family, Mrs Ann Dresser and family, Fred Palmer, Roseester, Cloko, Vettlngham, Wplch, Wullaco and fanjjly, Goak 0, Walker (2), Tebbutt. Ross, .Mr and Mrs Parker, Miss Kate Young, Wiseman, It. Howard, Holland, Cashmore, snd James.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

ARRIVALS. Hattraki, s.s., HaA'oy, from Waitara Douglas, S.S., McArtnur, from Waitara DEPARTURES. ■ Hauraki, s.s., Harvoy, for Wellington, via Wai tara The steamers Hauraki and Douglas arrived last evening from Waitara at 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. respectively. Tho former had 50 head cattle and 235 sheop, and the latter had 137 shoep, 22 horses, and 10 packages sundries. Tho Hauraki loft again for Wellington and way ports at 11 ai.m; The Douglas has been put on the hard for repairs, which will probahly occupy a day or two. % Tho s.B. Hannah Mokau will bo laid up for about a weok. Her old boiler was taken out yesterday, ar.J a new ono put in. Mr Yoojnan, ef Auckland, hts the work in hand. Tho s.s. Rowona Is oxpected to'roturnfrojn Kawhla to-morrow, and leave again later on for Waitara.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Wellington, yostorday. Sailed: Itarmion, schooner, for Kaipnra; Sarah Pile, brigantlne, for Greymouth. Port Ciialmbrs, yesterday. Sailed: Rlngarooma, for Auckland. Passen gers—Mrs Zich and child, Mr Norman. SyPNBY, November 11. Sailed: Yesterday afternoon, Wakatipu, for Wellington. This evening, P.M. s.s Australia, for San Francisco, via Auckland.

Chief Post-office, Auckland.

Mails will Close as under :— This Day. For Whangarei Heads, Kama, and Whangaroi, per Argylc, at 4 p.m. For Tauranga, Onlnemutu, and Opotikl, per Glenolg, at 4 p.m. For Mangawai and Kalwaka, per Ruby at 5 p.m. Fhiday, 16th inst For Waitara. etc., per Rowena, at 8 p.m. For Norfolk Island, per Queen, at noon. For Waiheke, Cowes, and Coromandel, por Coromandel, at l.'fO p.m. For Thames, per Rotomahnna, at 2.30 p.m. For Whangarei Heads, Parua, Waipu, Whanga roi, Kamo, Tanglhua, and Mangapai, per Macgregor, at 5 p.m. For Thames, per Enterprise, at 5.30 p.m. Saturday, 17th inst. For Waiwera, Mahurangi, Matakann, Manga wai, ota, per Rose Casey, at 0 a.m. For Rnrotonga, per Atlantic, at 1 p.m. Monday, 19th inst. Per s.s. Australia as follows :— For Sandwich Islands, United States of America, Canada, British Columbia, Central and South America, and British and Foreign West Indies, at 1 p.m. For United Kingdom and Continent of Europe, at 1 p.m. For money ordors, at 11 a.m. For registered lotters and newspapers, at 6 p.m. Late lotters, bearing an extra fee of six pence in addition to the postage, will bo received by the Mail Agent on board tho steamer up to the time of sailing. S. B. BISS, Chief Postmaster. Chief Post-offlce, Auckland.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

November 15, 1883.

Abbott's Opera House —Mr Polk's Special Comedy Company, " The American," 8 p.m.

St. Sepulchre's Parish Glee Club Entertain ment, School-room, Symonds-strcot, 8 p.m.

Mount Albert Public Hall—St. Luke's Church Annual Social Gathering, O.SO p.m.

Parnoll Hall—St. Mary's Social Gathering, Tea at 6.30 p.m.

V.M.C.A.—United Prayer Mooting, 7.30 p.m. Pitt-stroet Wesloyan Lower School-room— Teachers' and Scholars' Entertainment, 7 p.m.

Death.

FERGUSON.- On November 3rd, at Waipuku rau, Napier, James Ferguson, formerly of Lome-street, Auokland; aged 49.

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

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 1883.

For tho causo that lacks assistance, Por tho wrong that needs roslstanco, For tho future in tho distnnco, And tho good that wo can do.

Sir Georoe Grey's address at tho Theatre Royal last night was a statosmanliko con tribution to the question, and will, wo bo lievo, carry weight throughout Australasia. Ho has rarely appeared to greater advan tage. It is to bo regretted for tho sako of New Zealand, and still more for tho causo of Federation, that his ripo oxperionco is denied to Australasia at this moment through tho predominance of party jealousies. Ho, above all men living, ought to have boon President of tho Conforonco which is to assemble nt Sydnoy. When Uio majority of the dologates woro engaged in thoso trading enterprises which havo given thorn their ontranco into public life, ho, as Governor of Now Zealand, ruled that Now Hebrides Group which is the immediate occasion of tho presont assemblage, and was planning for the Pacific Confederation of the future. Tho Government of this colony havo allowed a great opportunity for distinguishing New Zealand among the assembled Australasian statesmen to pass away. The Annexation Act which recoived tho sanction of Parliament last sossion was introduced and carried through by Sir Georgo Grey; and tho pettiness of the spirit which has caused the exclusion of its author from tho Con foronco will not sorvo ns a favourable in troduction for our dolegatcs to liberal minded statesmen in tho adjacent colonies. The leader of tho Opposition wns selected by the Government of Queensland, but a broador national feeling a»d greater .magnanimity prevails among the politicians of that colony than wo can boast of here. If Sir Georgo Groy had occupied a loading public position in any other colony but this, wo do not hesitato to say that tho reipning Government would never havo allowed a, paltry party spite to prevail over his un doubted claims.

Speculation in Te Aroha Stocks.

There is just now a flutter on 'Chango in To Arohn stocks, attended with n rapid riso in values. Tho rich crushing returns fully warrant thp change which has como over tho wind of tlio investing public. Tho district promises to be one of tho bost quartz-reefing goldfiolds over discovered in Australasia. But knowing tho fickle mind of share speculators, and tho fanciful ex pectations which they aro apt to Indulge, wo think it advisable to place them in pos session of the exact facts with regard to tho fiold, in order that they may not suffer disappointment and loss through ignorance. The position of tho various mines at pre sent is this: The whole of the crushing powor at Firth's mill—the only one on the fiold—has been engaged by the Premier, New Find, Army, and Waitokl, each having a right to the exclusive use of ten head. The Army was not ready, and gave place temporarily to the Colonist, but tho latter is liable to be displaced at any moment. Tho mines which have engaged the battery may keep it going constantly, and with present prospects there is every probability pf thflir' doing so. Mr Firth has given in structions for the erection of another 40 stainpors tp the battery,' and Mr Comiskey is preparing to erect further crushing power. But the first of these undertakings cannot be ready for three or four months at ' the earliest, and if the stono of the jnapy mines on the field possessed all tho wealth of Golcondn there would be no chance of getting it out in the period named. In vestors in other mines must not be im patient, therefore, or lose fA.ith because tho results are not obtained immediately. Hitherto holders of stock have been singularly patient, and have waited for two yeora for the interest on their capital. Other must do the samp; but now that the - To Aroha reefs have beep proyp4 fwMy payablo, abundance of capital will doubt less Jje forthcoming for crushing power, and thie protracted delay for tramway and frattery which tiio earlier mines' have had to endure will not be repeated

Mr Lawson, who h^s been appointed ac countant j.n bankruptcy for the Auckland district, is the gentleman who visited this city some years ago in company "with Mr Conyers to report npofl the question of the railway station, Be caro# *P tjip colony, we beiieye, under engagement to gfcQgffen and S|ns, contractors, and was.subsequently Commissioner of North Island railways. He is a thoroughly competent accountant and an energetin man. Mr Aehcroft, who has been appointed in Punedin, had, wo be lieve, for bis chief rival, Mr Davy, manag ing partner of the late firm of Mepafjdress Hepburn and Co. A telegram received this afternoon from Wellington states that the disfcricts,pver which the official assignees will administer is £h£ eaitje as the Supreme Court districts. The steamer Australia, which tsk#S # supplementary mail from the colonies to America an(i Europe, is cabled as having liift Sydney for this port yesterday evoning. She is arin.oujjopd to leave Auokland for i San Francisco on Monday next, 19th inst., mails closing at the Chief Posfc,-oflicQ &t one p'clook p.m. of that day, Mr E. Mitchelson has gone to Whangarei jto attend the Show. From thence he pro ceeds oyeyjMf} to Dargaville, where a hearty reception hss jjgon prepared for him, returning to town next Monday, JJe will leave immediately afterwards for the S.Qjjtlj to be sworn in and enter on his duties as Minister of Public Works. TM° steamer Waitaki, purchased by the JComo Goal Company from tjie Union Steam shjp Compftn/i' is expected to arrive ip Auckland in win course'of n,ext week, 'and she will almost imfe.edifl.tely take up the riinningbetweeh Auckland anff Whangarei, carrying' passerigetsj' coal,'' ana '■' goods. jbGtw.oenthetwp'pbrtßV-"' •"•'- •" www.

The appointment of official assignees under the new Bankruptcy Act was mado at Wellington yesterday, and confirms the forecast given by our own correspondent ns to the gentleman likely to bo clioson for Auckland. Tho names recommended to the Governor by the Cabinot aro :— For Auckland, Mr John Lawson, formerly Commissioner for North Island Railways ; for Wellington, Mr C. C. Graham, at present Town Clerk ; for Christohurch, Mv C. E. Latter, a well-known resident; for Dunedin, Mr Ashcroft, until recently editor of the "Otago Daily Times." The appointments will be gazetted as soon as His Excellency has given his assent.

To the Editor: Sir,—Mr Bryce is oif on his annual visit to the titular Maori King. It is said that his object is to " get the King Country opened." It is said that tho na tives have opened this country long since, but Mr Bryce himself has issued orders that surveyors are not to be permitted there. Can you say whether it is true that the Survey Oflico, undor instructions, refuses to allow such surveys, although the natives are anxious to make them with tho object of passing the land through tho Nativo Land Court ?—Yours, &c., Settlkk.

Tho subject of Conditional Immortality is about to receive another overhauling by tho Rev. C. Carter, who lectured upon it somo months ago. It seems that the rov. gentle man attended tho late discussions, and in tends now to review the points raised.

Mr E. J. Cox (sen.), dentist, arrived by tho s.s. Waihora on Tuesday last. Mr Cox has been in England for a yoar, on account of a cataract on the eye. Ho has undergone a most successful operation, and his friends will bo pleased to see him back again.

For some timo back the manager of the Kamo Colliery has been putting down bore holes in various parts of the coal-field, with the result that different seams of coal have been found to exist, Tho Company have lately expended a large sum of money in tho erection of permanent machinery, and are sinking a large main shaft at a distance of about half a mile from the present workings. This shaft is now down 200 feet, and bus struck a fino seam of coal. A telegram mi ceived to-day by Mr Collins, Secretary to the Company, states that tho sinking opera tions have pierced this seam to tho thick ness of seven feet, but thoy are not yet through it. The coal, of which a sample has been Bent to Auckland by steamer, is stated to be of good quality.

Dr. Mackellar, who lately rcsiguod tho position of Houso Surgeon of Aucklnnd Hospital, after a short regitne marked by continual conllict between himself and tho other oilicinls, lias found a more appreciative field in tho South, having been appointed professor of Pathology and Morbid Anatomy to tho University of Otago. The following is the comploto list of appointments made by tho Council at Dunedin yesterday:— Practice of Medicino; Dr. D. Colquhoun, M.D., London, lato senior assistant phy sician at Charing Cross Hospital, London. There where two othor candidates. Path ology ami Morbid Anatomy : Dr. E. I). Mackellar, M.D. Thoro wero two othor candidates. Midwifery: Dr. Bachelor, of Dunedin. Thero wero two other candidates. Materia Mediea : Dr. McDonald, of Dun edin. There was ono othor candidate. Medical jurisprudence and t'ublie Iloalth : Thoro was only ono applicant, and tho appointment was deferred for tho present.

A goneral mooting of tho l'arnell Lawn Tonnis Club wns hold last ovoning, Mr Bonder Wood in tho chair. Mr Dairy Irvine was appointed Honorary Secretary for current year, and Messrs It. Walker, A. Mi Severn, and A. Dowes were elected mpmbors of tho Committee,

Tho namo of Miss Bortha Patterson was inadvertently omitted in our notico of Mis Rovitt's concert, which wns hold in the Choral Hall. This young lady played in tho duet "Tho Fairy Queen," with Master Shrotl', and hor part of the performance on tho pianoforte evidenced musical skill and taste.

Tho social gathering in connection with St. Mary's, Parnell, which is advertised for Novombor 15th, should, if wo may judge by tho programmo, proven great success. Mr Hartwell, Mr R. C. Hood, and Miss E. Stovons will give pianoforte selections, and numorous solos, part songs, and readings havo also boon arranged for.

Tho following additional passongers by the s.s. Triumph aro advised sinco our list was published yesterday :—Patrick Ryan, Patrick Shields, Catharino Shields, Mrs Sarah Maria Parkinson and 7 children, Jamos and Margarets Hunter and 2 children, William Spiccr Rout, Edmund Moore, ami Jno. William Smith.

At a mooting hold last night, it wns re solved to ask tho Board of Education to appoint amnio teachor, amanicd man. If tho appointment bo mndo, it was suggested that the peoplo at this end of tho Epsom district would conso agitating for a separate school for their district. Mr J. W. Carr, of Three Kings, who has hold tho oflico of Chairman of Committoo, City West, and also Mount Roskill, was nominated to fill tho vacancy caused by tho resignation of Mr Laishloy ot tho Board of Education.

The meeting of tho Educational Institute last ovoning wns woll attended. An interest ing paper on " Standard Examinations : Their Eviis and Benefits," wns|road by Rev. R. Soinmeivillo, who pointed out tho danger of cramming and the desirability of a siinul taneousexamination throughout thocountry, Mr McArthur followed on tho snmo subject, showingthntthooxaminntionsworoboneficial sinco they compelled teachers to work to a plan, and gnvo a test of thoir toork. Mr Noil Hpath followed on "Tho Best Method of Teaching Singing in Schools," after which votes of thanks woro passed to all tho speakers. It was stated that three of the University professors desired to become members of tho Institute, and tho meeting then adjournod till Docombor 12.

In tho Resident Magistrate's Court, One hunga, on Wednesday, James Lang was charged with stealing strnwborries, also camellias, rhododendrons, and azaleas, to the value of £1 10s, from tho garden of Mr Shipley, at Mangaro, Tho youth pleaded guilty. A witness doposod to boing em ployed to watch the garden, and caught the boy at tire o'clock in tho morning pick ing tho strawborrics. For stealing the strawberries, valued at Is, Lang was fined 6s, and 12s costs. The chareo of stealing tho shrubs was not pressed. An olderly woman named Margaret Kain, who had beon in the habit of bogging, was sent to gaol for threo months.

Tho keeper of tho Mount Eden Pound has for some weeks been troubled with a vision of a white horse, and his dream lias since been unpleasantly realised by a scare crow of an animal upon threo legs, which a person, who had suffered in his gardon by the pertinacity of this hungry and neglected animal, brought to tho pound. Tho o\vnor, obstinnto as the crippled horso, refuses to release tho poor bruto, which tho pound keeper is by law compelled to feed. The horse has been turned out sevoral times, but no Boonor dpes he imbibe the sweet nir of liberty than some offendfid neighbour brings him back to his mountain retroat, Tho owner, who is a lover of tho law, thfg^ne tjjftt should the horso die undor thp poundkeopoF's liandg, thflt worthy will bo subjected to an action at law lor a breaoh of public trust,

It is a positlvo treat to bo ablo to chronicle tho impressions of Now Zealand as apparent to a stranKor. Mrs Julia A. Polk, tfio lady who—by lior natural acting and beautiful dresses—is now assisting towards tho splendidly popular attractions at Abbott's Opera Houso ip this city, has jsomewhat of a literary turn of mind, and hef happy experience in Italy, Franco, England, and America (of which latter pguptry she is a nativo) has warranted her in deciding tp keep a record of her trip jthrough Now ZenlaiKj> (>s she has already done p J^ustV^lfa, feeing itiipiouglily unbiassed, slip kindly arranged to place hor diary at our disposal, and wo need scarcely add that elaborated articles re local subjects by an intellectual American lady ar.p sure to be acceptable during the wholo of hsr husband's lengthy tour of New Zealand,

Yesterday, at the Appeal Court, Welling ton, the caso of the Trustees of Bray v, J3anli an,4 others, Auckland, was heard. The facts are as follow :—Thomas Bray, in tho year 1876, settled certain properties on his wife and children. One of those pro perties, which was undor mortgage, wjisput up to auction by the mortgageo, and bought in. Subsequently Bray bought it pack, paying part of tho purchase-money, and giving a mortgage for the balance. In 1879 ho settled this property upon his wife and ohildren, and in 1880 was made bank rupt. The present action was brought by the trustee to void the settlement undor the pobtprs and Creditors Act, tho defendants pleading |jj»£ the wholo of the purchase money noS be@i) pol.d 9;.?t Of Tnoneyß being Mrs Brfty's separjitg property | ftgd that, therefore, the settlement Jfhp for a VftUjablp porisiiJerattoh. 'Mr Justice Gjlljes gavp ludgmpnt for the defendants, and tho plain : iff appealed. Mr Hpuksth for the appellant i Mr Singleton Roohforfc for the respondents. After.orgumonti the Court;gaye judgment, ilisinissjnff appeal, wittytcosts,* £57 15s.

A meeting of the Parnell Borough Coun cil was hold last night for the appointment of a person to fill tho ollieo of Foreman of Waterworks, Turncock, &c. Tho six can didates selected at tho last mooting woro in atteudanco, and after a long delibera tion the Council docidod to appoint Mr William Henry Littlejolin to tho vacant post. There were present at the meeting the Mayor, and C'rs. Barber, Mullius, Mc- Cabo, Pollard, and Winks.

A highly attractive concert is to be given to-night in the Lome-street Hall by the French Literary Society in honour of the ofliccrs of theman-o'-war " Eclaireur." The Garrison Band, which is "niled" for four selections, opens tho concert with "La Marseillaise." Madame Tooley has kindly promised to sing two songs, Messrs Chas. and J. Hemus, Clough, and H. F. Edger, contribute one of their capital string quartettes, Mr Edger also gives a 'cello solo, Mr Ralph Hood executes two piano forte solos, other instrumental pieces will be rendered by Miss Florence Clayton, Miss Clarice Brabazon, and Mr and Miss Keep, while songs rre to bo be likewiso sung by Miss Emmeline Clayton, Mr S. Hunter, Mr S. R. Koesing, Mr C. F. Grace, and Mr G. Hoscott. Admission if by invitation card only.

Joseph Egerton, master of the Harvest Homo cargo boat, has informed Sorgeanf Clarke, of tho water police, that on Tues day, the oth inst., ho gnvo v. man named Joseph Haslott, better known as "Joe," permission to sloop on board tho vessel, and that ho did so up till the morning of tho 13th inst., when tho vossol was lying at anchor near tho dock. He thon wont on board tho vessel, and found that Haslott was not there. The'dingy and paddles wero also missing, and' although Eggentou has made extonsivo enpuirios since, he has beeo unable to trace either tho man or boat, and lie fears that Haslett has been drowned whilo attempting to come ashoro.

An adjourned sitting of the District Court was held beforo Judge Smith yester day, when judgment was given in the caso of J. B. Graham v. Clias. Bailey, an action for specific performance. lUh Honor decided that the plaintiff was entitled to specific performance of the agreement as to the land actually occupied by Captain Williams, but not ovor tho lainl used as a passage. At the snmo timo tho defendant was entitled to a right-of-way over the passage from Nelson-street to the land which was the subject of tho lease.

Tho anniversary soiree of tho Primitive Methodist Sabbuthscliool took place last Tuesday, and wns the most snccossful ovor held. About VJO persons sat down to tabks laden with provisions, fruits, and llowois. Tho public mooting hold in the church was opened by praiso and prayer by tho Rev. J. S. Hill. The Chairman (Row \\\ S. Potter) said in his address that the success ol which they could hear from (ho report was due, under God's blessing, to tho unity ex isting amongst tho teachers and the mutual attaohinont of church and school, as shown in the dcop interest each takes in tho other's welfare. Mr Moiwies read tho annual re port, which stated that notwithstanding tho increase of accommodation through tho erection of class-rooms, tho school was so full that tho church would havo to be used timing the summer months. There aro MOO scholars on the roll and 18 teachers, The library numbora 7.V_> vols., l'J'2 having been added during the year. It lias nourished undor tho management of Mr Hardy, the issues being 1,707; 11,000 periodicals havo beon circulated amongst the scholars, consisting of (j varieties instead of 2 as heretofore. The Band of Hopo Society has been fairly successful, owing ehielly to the energetic work of Mr Weir. The wook.night Bible-class lias boon well attended, and several young persons have recently joined tho church. A new banner has been purchased at a cost of £23, the the wholo of which wca raised by the scholars. In tho unavoidable absence of Mr Goldio, tho superintendent and treasurer of tho school, Mr Wntkin hoii read the liiianoial statement, which showed that the expenditure this year, in cluding library books, banner, marque, and cupboards, had boon flB2 L's 4d ; but tho income had exceeded this by iMli 1 1h i)d, ho that, instead of owing to tho treasurer iO.'i 13b 2d, as at tliocoiiiineiicouioiit of tho yoar, there is a balance duo to the treasurer of .C-17 Is Od ; but as tho services will bo con tinued next Sunday, owing to tho wet woathor last Sabbath, this will bo consider ably reduced. The Row J. S. Hill, in a most oncouraging and impressive manner, addressed tho mooting on ''Tho Bright Sido of a Teacher's Life." Mr Knott spoke forcibly upon tho responsibility of toachors, and urged the teach ing of total abtinonco principles. Tho Roy. S..Macfarlnne put in " a plea for dull boys," and gave several incidents from daily life proving that undor wise manage: ment they often becomo bright and useful men. Tho Roy. J. Guy spoke admirably upon "Tho Responsibility of Parents in Relation to tho School," and in a clear, forcible manner entreated parents to ascer tain and discharge tho duties devolving uiion thorn. Votes of thanks woro given to the preachors for services Inst Sabbath, Messrs Frith and Nosbitt for training tho scholars to sing, and iho speakers for ad dresses, and tho mooting closed with tho Doxology and Benediction.

liie Imv HousKWiKK. -Tiio careful, tidy housewife, when giving her house its spring cleaning, should boar in mind that tho dear in mates aro more precious than houses ; their systems nocd cleansing, by purifying tiio blood, regulating tho stomach and bowels, and she should know that there is nothing Unit will do it so surely as Hon Hitters, the purest and best of all medicines. Look for.

Postponement of drawing of Shortt's Art Union.—ln consequence of country returns not having all como in, tho drawing is postponed till noxt month; tho date for certain will bo duly advertised. 700 Tiokotslcft. Peoplo requiring lickots will please invest nt once—Francis J. Sliortt, no, Qucon-strcet.—[AdvtJ

Attention is directed to tho announce ment of alteration in tho placo of mooting in connection wllhthn Young Women's Institute. Subscribers will moot at Robson's Commercial Dining Rooms, Queen-street.

Iho special meeting for young men was addressed last evening by Mr W. R. Vines, Mr Parker, and the Rev. J. k. Hill. This evening the sorvico will bo opon lo all, and addresses will bo delivered by Dr. Keudordine and tho Rev, J. S. Kill.

Tiio Parnell Borough Council notifies that all person's availing themselves of a supply of wulor from tho borough works are to make, early application to tho Town Clerk.

Messrs J. A. Toi.e and C. W. Cave (lato pt Travers and Cave, Wellington) havo ontorod into partnership ns -Barristers and Solicitors and wil carry on busincus at thoir o/Ilcos, next Hank of New Zealand, Queon-strect, Auck land.—[Advt. I

Iho verdict of tho peoplo : "Deal with yoiingChnmbers for Sowing Machines."-! Advt. One Shilling.—Hay's Fino Art Union (!>y permission of the General Government), I'iffy prizes—valualilnOllPnintinirs and othorox coltent Pictures. Prizes on view.and inspection invited nt Mr Bailey's, tobacconist. 170, Quoon- Btrcet, where tickets can ho obtained; also tho booksellers and tobacconists. The drawing will take placo publicly, of which due notico will bo given, and will ho suporvisdd by a committoo chosen by the subscribers at drawing. After handing oyer tickets, &c, tho proprietor takes no part in tho drawing. Winning numbers will bo advertised in "Herald," Star, and " Weekly." Committee's voucher will be opon for inspection during dclivory of prizes. Remittances in stamps or otherwise (enclosing oxtra stamp for postage) will receive prompt attention. Fifty prizes, £200 in 1,000 tickets. Address—W. IS. Hay, as above. A subscriber can hold any number of tickets atOne Shilling each.—[Advt.] ■

POLICE COURT.-This Day.

[Boforo Messrs V. O. Clayton and F. L. Prime, Justices.]

Di&okdekly.—James Hover, drunk and dis orderly, 20s or tho alternative.

BEQarNO.-Wm. Holtz was charged under tho Vagrant Act with begging in public streets. 14s 6d was found in his possession.—Prisoner had lost his log and pleaded inability to work.— _ ourteon days' imprisonment. Laborny.—Alfred Watt pleaded 'guilty to stealing glasses, cups, candlesticks, and-bed room furniture, value £2 Its, on the 15th Sopt., tho proporty of R. F. Luke, ot Victoria«trcet. Prisonor had been employed as night porter. Ho was arrested by Constablo Naughton, at Holonsville. The articles had mostly been ro covoroci.—Prisonor was an immigrant by tho WoslnioaUi, and put in teiintomn.Ui of 'rluir nctor to tho "Bench.— Throo nioii'ths' imprison ment with hard labour.

Assault.—Potor Peterson, a boatman, wns charged with threatening and assaulting his Wifo, Ann Jano, on the evening of the 13th inst. Mr Napier in defence.—Mrs Petersen, a bloom ii)S s'oung woman, described her suil'onngs as (ho wifo of Peter, and the happiness she ex perienced previously as a widow.—Mr Napior: "Then you woro a widow}!'—Complainant: " Oh, yos; and I wisli to heaven Iliad remained so."—(Lnughtor in Court.l—Constablo McClcl lan: "Siloncel"—Wm. Davis, seaman, gave evidence to the effect that tho woman's story wns without foundation. Polorscn was angry hecauao Ann ./nno rei'nsct] to ci|t ljin broivd anil butter. — Ml' Napior" uiwi that' ilu.-' raise! should ho dismissed; oomplainantliart noglootcd lior duly at tea-time,—DofoncWnt denied (lint lie struck lior. Ho simnly scolded hec because tea was not ready. Ho had boon working lit water nua wanted his meal, It wns not ready and ho W!lt fQ Olecson's Hbtol.—Ordered to liud two sureties tp keep !,h6 lioiulO f9r ,hvco montlis in £10 each. ' ' ' ! ' ' ' '■"

Assallt.-Michael Heath and William rp&Bl v U * W!'T cllafße<i with assaulting '! homas Yates, tobacconist, of the Karahgahape s?i&Ji,itMn*J,ilß, (Brtovoqa bodily harm on Monday lasl,-Mr Tore UPPoarodfoc Hoath, and Mr Napier for Shnnaglirtn.-Coupßol Jgffl for an ndjournijiont,-SovgpatJt White objectod, lis all tho witnosscs wovo pi'osont.rr-Adioui.ne4 pntiv Sftt^fday, prisoners >ypro atln^tteii tq SuJimoms Cases. T Heiu'y Miuisolli leaving horso and cart unattended. — Cohstablb Collis proved.—One shilling and costs.—John Cnlyopt Without a light to his caff, iluod 20s and costs. This was all tho business.

SCINTILLATIONS.

Last two nights of "Tho American."

Sir Geo. Grey's lecture was a great sue cess.

A man of no principal—A bankrupt. Circular tour—-A policeman's round. Sunday-school Union Exhibition opens on 27th inst.

The best grants-in-aid for New Zealand — Immi-" grants." Otago sent home £150 for the relief of distressed Highlanders. Leading articles — Musical conductors' batons.

A singing in tho ears—The wind among the barley.

Wellington Horticultural Society's Spring Show yesterday was very successful. About one-third of tho population ot Eng land go to church every Sunday. A four - roomed cottage at Morivale, Canterbury, was burned down yesterday.

Which is the largest room in the world ? The room for improvement. Why is a dilatory man like a dog's tail ? Because he is always behind.

The steamer Fenstanton, on hor home ward run, reached Rio de Janeiro on 9th inst. Meat in good condition. Two walking contests between Scott and Edwards, of 48 and 24 hours respectively, are being arranged to take place in Wel lington.

In August last there were 84,430 paupers in London, a decrease of 1,313 as compared with last year.

Dr. King, of Wellington Lunatic Asylum, has been asked also to take charge of the Hospital. At Yoadon, near Leeds, lately, Albert Luty wns killed while batting at cricket, the ball striking him a violont blow on the temple. Here is a worthy example for "the trade." At Hamilton, Waikato, the landlord of tho Fiaukton Hotel has taken out a prohibi tion ordor against one of his customers.

In China, murderers are sometimes pun ished bj being deprived of sleep. A man punished in this way lately lived 19 days, and diod after most excruciating torture. Ho was well fed tho wholo time.

Some Anglo-Israelites lately raised funds to excavate the Hill of Tara, Ireland, in the hopo of finding records proving tho truth of their theory. Ab might have been ex pected, nothing lias been found, and the enthusiasts have landed in tho Bankruptcy Court.

■ Tim Otaifo Land Board has agreed to grant a re-hearing in tho caso ot alleged "dummyism" on Orbell's run in the Waikouaiti district. The former resolution cancelling the licenses was arrived at under a misapprehension.

Says the "Whitehall Review": Every body now wishes to bo Been ; everybody wishes to attract attention, ovon those who occupy an insignificant, and what our fathers would have called a humble, posi tion in lifo.

In tho caso of poisoning at Orukau, tho coroner's jury found that tho decensod, Albert Harry Ellis, was of "unsound mind." Mo was a nativo of England, 27 years of ago, and arrived by tho steamer Doric. Just before the unfortunate occurrence his brothers were arranging for his removal to tho lunatic nsvlum.

The Church authorities of St. Peter's, East London, havo opened a dancing room for tho young peoplo of tho working classes. Tho young couples meet and danco in largo lutmbors, whilo the place of "wall-flowers" is taken by burly dock labourers, smoking their pipes and admiring tho dancing. This is considered a good counter-attraction to the public house.

FATAL THUNDERSTORM IN THE SOUTH.

Throo Porsons Killed by Lightning.

[BY TKLKdKAI'H.—I'KESS ASSOCIATION.]

Invekcaroh.l,, Yesterday. The weather for somo days has been of a threatening character, and this afternoon suddenly culminated in a heavy thunder storm over tho town, accompanied by a dolugo of rain and hail. The moisture was much wanted. Unfortunately, tho storm was marked by a fatal accident. On tho eastern confines of tho town isa small station known as Ellisrond, and when tho storm was nt its height, about four p.m., several poisons woro thoro awaiting tho arrivalof the out train for Clinton. Among thorn wero Mr Arthur Crisp and MrF. G. Stone, pro minent officials of the Oddfellows, Man chester Unity, on their way to establish a lodgo at Mataura. While waiting at the door of the sholter shed, a' vory vivid flash of lightning, which was remarked all over tho town, struck tho station. Mr Crisp only survived tho shock a short timo. Mr Stono was scorched down tho arm and dozed, whilo others felt tho effects of tho olectricity in a slighter degree. The weatherboards of tho station were driven off, and thrown across tho rails. The track of tho fluid from ono rail to another was visible A stud of tho building was shattered, and one of tho piles of the platform was split. Mr Crisp was convoyed to the Hospital, but nothing could bo dono for him. On the inner sido of his leg a representation of a treo was as distinctly marked as if photographed. Mr Stono went homo somowhat stunned. Mr Crisp was a labouring man, but vory widely known in tho district, and tho leading spirit in bonevolent and political affairs, 110 had been councillor of tho borough of South Invcrcargill, where ho resided, and wns N.G. of tho district lodgo of Odd follows, and in that capacity was making a survey. Ho leaves a widow and largo family of young children. Later. Sinco tho previous telegram, a rumour, apparently woll founded, has boon circulated to tho effect that two children named Fraser havo beon killed by lightning at tho Gap Road station on tho Northern line, about 17 milos from town. Their parents aro also said to bo injured or prostrated by tho calamity. Tho storm is unprecedented in its results in this district. Telegraphic polos havo been split, and telephones in town woro charged "with olectricity. Bells in tho offices were ringing frequently.

R.M. COURT.-This Day

(lieforo 11. G. Seth Smith, Esa., R.M.) JtniOMENTS FOR TLAINTIFFS.

lona CM. Co. v. Jas. Anderson; calls, £3 2s Gd ; costs, £13s Gd. Samo v. Leonard Roberts, £5 ; costs, £1 3s Gd, Samo v. Michael KoUy, £5 ; costs, £1 3s Gd ; Robert M. Mitchell v. Josiah Mallett, 9s; coste, 12s. Arthur Eddy v. H. W. Mooro, tO 4s 9d ; costs, £1 18s. G. Gledhill v. G. Savill, £12 17s; costs, £2 ss. John King v. Wm. Olivor, £5 10s ; costs, 17s. Thos. Rodger v, T. R. Turnbull, £2 14s. costs, £1 2s Gd. Maurice O'Sullivan v Chris tophor Kolly and othors, £2; costs, £1 2s Gd. JUDGMENT SUMMONS CASES. John Leek v. James Mackay.—Claim, £17 lis Id. —Defendant did Hot appear,— Ordored to pay the wholo of the claim by the 15th December, or, in default, 14 days, E, Tonlts and Co. v, John Rohlnson.— Claim, £14 4s 3d.—Ordered to pay by tho 15th proximo, or 14 days' imprisonment, James Rae v, Geo, Wallaoe.—Claim, £3 13s,—Defendant pleaded inability to meet the olaim.—Ordered to pay 5s por weok, or in default, five days' imprison ment. ADJOURNED. Smith and Arnold v. John Jarvis, £4 4s ; 11. and J. Binstead v. Michael Ryan, £2 10s ; Hancock & Co. v. F. Gaudin, £27 4s. DEFENDED CASES. John C. King v. Ernest Peel; claim, £1 4s Gd (Mr Cotter for claimant and Mr E; Cooper for defence).—John Carr King doposod that he resided at the North Shore, and possossed a boat, which ho lent to defendant for fishing purposes ; also, a net, which ho purchased of Hunt, tho wator maht; defendant made about 20s t^ day by the use of the boat. Defen-. dant allowed the boat to swajjip through leaving it in an unsafe place. He paid Mr Logan £1 for repairing tho boat, and when ho spoke to defendant he received an in sulting answer, otherwise he might have looked over tho matter.

ABBOTT'S OPERA HOUSE.

Tho Polks.

The weathpr durinjj tho last few nights has bpon anythjng but favourable for a suc cessful run of the "American;" but thp popularity of the company is shown by the fact that, notwithstanding the nnpTQjp|tiQu| circumstances, there haa been a good at^ iovida'iyp Wfih night. E^st evening was lio exception to the rule, and all parts of the house were well patronised. The, comedy is really well worth MjpfoHi (tu^ pleasu'ce-spokgra ?jw«l(i t^t ppgi'eot^thp lajt two flppoi'tvipitjes pf sebipg \t.'" To-night jvnd to-movrov W9 the ty?t 99C9|iQBf| onts jivcdtiptlpii,

Imperial Oflicovp' Uniform—lnfantry ov Cavalry (Cavalry aflleors1 preferred)— wanted to .nurphjipc, r- Apply Air Sftun^ers, Teilpr, QUeen*Stroet;l-[AD\>T.] " n■'■ -' •

CABLEGRAMS.

[KRUTKB'S CABLEGIUMS.]

(Received Novembor 15th—12.10 p.m.)

Sproad of tho Sorvlan Insurreotion.

Belgrade, November 14. The rebellion in this city is rapidly ex tending. News is to hand that a molt formidablo rising occurred at Khutohevatz, near Alexinatz, in the south-east, the latter being now in the complete possession of tho rebels. All available troops have been sent to the scene of tho rising, and an engage ment with the insurgents is imminent. Trial of a Fenian.—The Jury Disagree. London, November 14. The trial of the Fenian Poole, for tho murder of Mrs Denny, has been proceeding in Dublin for some days past. The case concluded yesterday, but tho jury wero unable to agree upon their verdict and were discharged. Fronch Naval Command in tho Pacific Pahis, November 13. Admiral Franquot has been appointed to succeed Admiral Landolph in the command of the French naval squadron in the Pacific. Tho War in Madagascar. Intelligence is to hand from Madagascar that the Hovns in considerable force are now occupying a strong position about seven miles from Tamatave, and aro pro pared to vigorously resist the projected advance of the French troops on Tamana rivoi, Sevoro Fighting in Zulula'nd. Cave Town, November 13. Telegrams havo been received from Zulu land announcing that two severe engage-_ ments have been fought between several Zulu tribes and tho followers of Uflibopu, resulting in the rout of the latter on both occasions. Germany and Spain. BERLIN, November 14. The departure of tho Crown Prince for Madrid has been postponed until Saturday noxt. Proposed Independence of Pacific Islands. London, Novembor 13. Mr W. J. Hunt, ox-Chief Secretary and Minister of Lands of Samoa, has written to tho "Times" advocating that England, Germany, France, and the United States should guarantee independence to Samoa, Tonga, and othor Pacific Islands, similar to that which is enjoyed by Hawaii. Tho Russian Foreign Minister's Move ments. St. PuTKiisnuno, November 13. M. Do tiiors, Minister for Foreign Affairs, left this city on a tour through tho North of Europe. M. Do Uiers will pay a visit to Prince Bismarck during his stay in Berlin. Tho Gorman Crown Prlnco Visits Spain. Berlin, November 12. l'rinco Predoriek William, Crown Prince, leaves hereon Thursday next for Madrid, to return the visit which King Alfonso recently paid to the German Emporor. Irish Party Gatherings Forbidden. London, November 12. A proclamation has been issued by tho Irish Executivo prohibiting the intended meetings of tho Irish National League and Orangemen in Fermanagh,

[SPECIAL TO PRESS ASSOCIATION.]

(Received November loth, 12.30 p.m.) Tho Queen and Sir Saul Samuel. London, November 13. Her Majesty tho Queen has expressed to Sir Saul Samuel hor pleasure in re ceiving photographs of Signor Fontana's statues of members of tho Royal Family ordered by tho New South Wales Govern ment. A Colonist Investing in Engling Land. Sir Samuel Wilson has purchased a largo estate in Dorbyshiro for i' 20,000. A Famous Pleturo for Sydnoy. Mr Soymour Lucas's picture of "Tho Spanish Armada" has been purchased for tho Sydney Art Gallery. Another History by Rusdon. Mr Rusdon's " History of Australia " lias been published. Attempted Outrage Threo cases of sheepskin consigned to a Birmingham firm from Adelaide have been settled, it having been ascertained that thoy contained detonitors. The Sculling Championship. Hanlan, tho sculler, is in California, awaiting replies from Sydnoy to the chal lenge which ho has published there. Wreck of a Barquo. The barquo Oswengo, G6O tons, Captain Kerin, which loft Newcastle on tho 10th August, bound to Wellington, North Carolina, becamo water - logged, and was abandoned by tho crew, who were picked up by a passing vessel and lauded at San Francisco. Tho Proposod Colonial Exhibition. London, November 13. Sir Phillip Cunliffo Owen, speaking at a banquet, expressed tho opinion that tho projected Colonial Exhibition at South Kensington in 1880 would prove a remark able success. Sclontlflo Exploration of Now Guinea. The Royal Geographical Society and the British Association for tho Advancement of Scicnco aro devising plans for tho scientific exploration of Now Guinea. Tho Presi dent of the Geographical Society contends that this ought to precede any action on tho 'part of tho Imperial or colonial authorities. Tho American crop is expected to yiold forty million bushels, which is' loss than previous crop. M. do Falliorcs will probably accept tho Jxraition of Minister of Education in the (Vouch Ministry.

AUSTRALIAN.

(Received Novembor 15—1.7 p.m.)

Tho Melbourne Horcoy Caso— Doparturo of Roy. Charles Strong.

Melbourne, this day. An enthusiastic meeting was hold last night at the Town Hall for tho purposo of bidding farewell' to tho Roy. Charles Strong, late of Scots Church who leaves for England to-day. Tho Pres byterian Assembly has for tho past two days been disenssing Roy. Mr McEachran's charges against Mr Strong. Tho latter was invited to attend tho Asscmblk last night, but declined, declaring that tho charges against him imputed dishonesty, and were dishonourable.

Brisbane, Novembor 14. Supply having been voted in the Legis lative Asssmbly, both Houses of the Queens land Parliament adjourned to-day until January 10.

NATIONAL INDEPENDENT ORDER OF ODDFELLOWS.

Anniversary Ball,

The fourth anniversary gathering of tho Loyal Pioneer Lodge, No. 936, was celebrated last Thursday ovoning in tho Lorno-strcot Hall by a grand ball, at which upwards of 300 porsons took part. This order was established in Auckland four yoars ago, since which time three lodges have beon oponed iii the district, numbering over 400'mombors. The Loyal Pioneer Lodgo has at the presont timo 200 financial meinbors, with a fund of £S7O. Since its formation it has paid away in sickness and deaths £500. This Order was established in Manchester, England, about 30 years ago, and has made rapid progress, its member numbering over 80,000, with a total worth of funds of £232,000. The present Grand Master of tho Oixler is a gentloraan of high social position W.H. Rylands.Esq., latoM.P. tor Bcwdloy, Worcestshire, and Mayor of the Borough In a speech lately delivered by him at Arloy Castle, reforring to Friendly Societies he said that although con nected with soveral, yiz,, Fqrostors, Druids, United Brethren, Manchester Unity of Odd -. fellows, Freemasons, and others, he was more deeply attached to the National Ordor of Oddfellows. The Executive of tho Order is composed of _■$$■ tlemen of recognised morit and p'O.O.d busi ness capabilities, thus QRWte aworough management; fl( atfyirs, which is the tr\|o Va&te of & sound foundation^ To the careful selection of Oiieyget^o oncers may b§ {\ttV\lWtes tft? g<mt process of the Loya^ ?iPneey Lodge, Amongst th^se may he mentioned specially the Permanent S§c-. retavy« Wt Pi B, TliovnOj "who jms held his position sjnoe tho opening of thp Lodge, and whp has proy'odlilinself qnall occasions ono of the. foremost. In advancing tligi interests of the Order in Auckland.'

"FEDERATION AND ANNEXA TION."

Publio Address by Sir Georgo Groy.

Sir. George Grey delivered his promised address on "Federation and Annoxation " last night in the Theatre Royal, before a crowded assemblage of people. Provision had been made in the dress circle for the accomodation of ladies, and as a conse quence, tho gentler sex was well repre sented, whilo the space downstairs was wholly and to its utmost capacity utilised by the male portion of humanity. The entire space upon the platform was also occupied, and amongst the visitors there wore the lions. R. J. Reid and Major Wilson, members of the Victorian Legisla tive Council. On the motion of Mr J. M. Siiera, seconded by Cr. TnOMWOX, Cr. Waddel was voted to the chair.

Sir George drey then made his appear ance, and was received by the audience standing and with hearty cheers. The Chairman briefly opened tho pro ceedings, and thon called upon the speaker of the evening to deliver his address. Sir George Grey rose amid renewed cheering. He began by expressing doubt whether ho would succeed in carrying their sympathies with him throughout tho ad dress, inasmuch as the subject was of no immediate public utility to this place, but but was rather valuablo as V affected coming times. There wero people in the colony who were impatient of any allusion to or consideration for tho distant future. It would bo remembered that a question of his in tho General Assembly as to how a certain mea sure would ail'ect the unborn millions pro voked roors of laughter. But these peo plo who clamoured about the superior im portance of legislation for the immediate present, forgot that there was no such thing, because tho present was forever fleeting, and could never bo arrested. The present was passed before anything could be done. All legislation was destined to mould and shape the future, and this subject that he had to discuss that night would very powerfully influence the future of this quarter of tho globe. Ever sinco 1840 ho had been engaged in the making of laws, and he perceived very clearly the importance of a matter which in 50 years would ail'ect a very large population in this colony, for in that timo bo i'clt sure two or threo millions of people would bo added to tho number of people settled hero. His audience would bo interested in tho sub ject when they reflected that it would affect the welfare of a sou or a sjn's son. It was necessary that the popular mind should be directed to it, for theso questions which appeared not immediately practical wero often thoso upon which tho future dopended almost entirely, whilo somo questionable road or bridge or other petty expenditure secured to bo of paramount importance. Ho reminded his hearers that in laying down laws or regulations frequently tho most important part of them was absolutely hidden or little understood. He could give them a practical illustration. A law was for years in existence apparently benevolent in character, and yot it declared that no momber of tho New Zealand press or of the New Zealand Logislativo should dare to practice in the courts of tho colony until he had ceased for at least threo years and generally for five years to bo either a member of tho press or tho Legislature. Yet no one seemed to notico that so monstrous a law had been made until ho moved to secure its repeal. He wouid first of all recal their attention to the state of things which prevailed in the South Pacific 40 years ago when he and the coadjutors ho had wero clothed with some authority over it. Tho savages wero more or less cannibalistic, and thoy were already become the prey of adventurers and unjust traders. Ho and his friends felt that if those islands wero so abandoned to tho evils of savagery and the unscrupulous designs of traders a just punishment would fall upon all thoso countries. Seeing this ho took largo en dowments in this colony to found charitable institutions for tho benefit of tho South Pacific islanders, as well as of tho inhabi tants of Auckland. This intention of his was clearly and explicitly stated in tho trust deeds of our orphan houses, our grammar school, and our hospital. At that timo tho heads of the Wes leyan, Catholic, and Anglican and othor South Pacific missions then centred in this town gladly co-operated in tho good work. So largely did tho feeling spread that the aboriginals gave extensive endowments for the same purpose. Through tho interrup tion of the war many of theso tracts still re mained unutilised, but they would become valuablo yet. So general and enthusiastic indeed was tho feeling that tho trust deeds of similar institutions in the South contained tho same provision for the benefit of South Pacific islanders. Negotiations were opened up with the Fijians and thoy gavo in their consent to annexation to Greatßritain, the Tongans listened favourably to tho same overtures ; and Now Caledonia, the Loyalty Islands, and the Now Hebrides, 'already belonged to Now Zealand. But a tremor seized tho British public, and the cry arose that tho Empire was overgrown, and that no extension of territory was required. Great Britain, however, was then passing through a period of distress and tribulation, and men and women began to pour out from the old motherland, resolved to found new homos olscwhore, AVo now beheld tho result of these forty years, and it was the result that ho looked forward to with im pationco all that timo — when a grand confederation of English land and peoplo should become possible — a confedera tion speaking the Bamo languago — glorying in a common history and litera ture, and able to dictate and enforce peaco in tho world. Ho had shown that our in terference with tho islanders of tho Pacific was not unwarranted; and why, thon, should wo hesitate to civilieo thorn, and spread among thorn tho blessings of civi lisation, sending forth tho elite of our youth to govern, educate, and protect them, abolishing tho labour traffic, atid open ing those favoured islos to our follow countrymen throughout tho world ? Ho included in theso Pacific Islands tho great island of Australia, and ho would show them that ki theso soas a new nation was growing up with new environ ments and lofty aspirations. It was timo that tho worlcl wero mado to sco that this new nation had awakened to lifo nn energy at last. When one looked at a child he was reminded of his own youth, and. ho instinctively thought of its dormant powers and capacities, whilo tho old man was looked upon'with pity and commiseration. Why was that so ? Because no ono had a remembrance of a similar period in his ex istence, and thoro was no Uopp for tho future. Just the samo with now countries. If old and c'll'ete systems of govern ment woro imposod upon them, hope was annihilated and tho future was ob scured ; but leavo them to work out their own destinies and to chooso tho forms that suited thoir circumstancesbost.andtliefuture was bright and rosy with hopefulness. Sinco his youth, the aspects of tilings had entirely changed. Time and space were now annihilated, rapid travelling gavo an extension of life, and tho ooming ago was brilliant with hopo. In his youth, ignor ance was prevalent, pooplo were slow to movo from old seats, and possessed but a limited idoa concerning other countries, whilo very few poor peoplo had rich rela tions in new lands; but all this was entirely altered. Those changcs,too,rendcred neces sary hotter forms of government and.tho es tablishment of how relations between the off shoots of tho Empire and their great parent. Thoy had made it nocossary that these off shoots should have somo power of shaping thoir own affairs^ahdtn determining whether or not certain projects that engaged public , attpntion should or should not bo carried out; and ho folt sure that the desires of groat communities, spread ovor a vast ex tent of territory, would bo respectfully listened to and regarded at Home, a'though 40 years since thoy would have been treated with contempt. Having gone over this preliminary matter, he now proposed to state what had been dono in tho matter by our Legislature. In the first placo, ho wished to say that this Conference had not been entered upon under the bost auspices. It was unfortu nate that the tendency was to look upon it las a small party question—as a petty ques tion of constituencies; whoreasitshouldhave been regarded as a great national question, and the peoplo at large called upon to select their representatives for tho Con, feronco. And be hoped thnt when tho time came to sottlo the question onoo. for all Hie peoplo of Now Zealand, at any rate, would insist upon choosing the rcoresentatives who would h&vo to assist in moulding the destinies of this new nation—for that was whftt it meant. It was a great and irre vocable step. What thoL'cgisiatuve here had done was simply to affirm the desirability of annexation tyid to seek representa tion, at tho Conference, the representatives duty being merely to report to Parliament the Act which he had drafted upon Hie sublet Of ttfinoxntiop, and which had been passed into law by an overwhelming majo rity, hqd been sent homo for the Queen's The,t wan the position 'now. No onokpeiw what was to heUid'.before'the, Conference, w what.it proposed to do, and there \cas danger that the representatives

might seek to bind their respective colonies ■ to certain resolutions. He would have occasion to meet the people again, and then, having before them tho results of the Conference, thoy would be able to discuss them, and their public mon would be privi leged to dobatc tho matter with them. In tho meantime, ho wished to lay down cor tain cardinal points which must bo borne in mind when shaping their decision. The first was that no exterior power should interfere in our internal afiairs. When our Constitution was framed, and our Provincial Councils were erected, we were given the power of making our laws with out any reference to the Queen, the Governor only by the advice of his Ministers exercising the power of veto. But we repealed that provision, and the unique spectacle had beon presented of a freo people casting back such an in estimable privilege in the face of the coun try which cheerfully concededit. Now, wo must take this power back and utilise it. Another reflection might be embodied in the question, "Can a nation be a nation which has no power over its external affairs ?" What had produced Buch great statesmen as Gladstone, Lord Palmerston Sir Robert Peel, and Beaconsfield' our great generals, our illustrious adm irals, our statesmen, our judges ? What was it but this—that they wero concerned with the interests of many millions of people all ovor tho world ; that they studied the laws of various countries ; the ordinances of many nations, the commerco of many lands; and in that way acquired an extent of knowledge, a depth of wisdom, a sympathy for thoir follow men, a knowledge of the customs and laws of nations which guided them in legislating usofully and wisely for a mighty empire, and so helped them to do the great things which the British nation has done in tho past, It was by considering these vast questions, by deliberating upon measures affecting the management of so many nations; by con stant regard tothewelfnreofsuchvastmaßßes of mankind, that thoy became wise and great. No nation could be a great nation that shut itself in isolation, and was indifferent to tho fate of thoso countries which sur rounded it. It must be allowed to some extent to consider tho condition of lands and states external and beyond its own limits. " What were wo to do with the numerous populations which surrounded us?" How should we conduct ourselves amid the difficult circumstances which in the future must arise in the various islands of tho Pacific ? He had no doubt that tho statesmen of Great Britain would, on this question, be glad to take us into their council. They should insist upon boing heard and consulted in regard to matters that affected their own interests, and the claim could not in justice bo refused. He came now to another important point, and his views upon it, ho thought, should have tho entire support of tho Australian colonies. In his youth, what might bo called a sect grow up, with whom it was fashionable to declaim against the continued support of tho colonies, and who preached the advisability of detaching the colonies, so that England's oaro might bo concentrated upon herself, and her money spent upon hor own needs. In that day.tha Orange Free State was cut off from the Empire, and by the fiat of ono man, himself a subject, thousands of British subjects ceased at once to own anyallegiance or claim

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UNION OIL, SOAP, AND CANDLE COMPANY.

Annual Meeting.

The annual meeting of tho. shareholders of the above Company was held this morning, Mr John Batger presiding. Ten other shareholders were present. After the usual opening formula had been gone through, tho Chairman read tho following report from the directors:—" The accounts for the year ending 30th of September, ISB3, are presented to this meeting, having been audited as required by the Articles of Association. Tho balance at credit of profit and loss account is £505 Cs 9d, which is carried forward to tho next year's ac count. At tho last genoral meeting the directors hoped to establish the Company's works in Parnell ; hut in this they have been disappointed. Various difficulties arose, and they wero reluc tantly compelled to abandon tho Parnell site and to solect another. After full con sideration, it was decided to locate tho works at St. Ann's Bridge, whore a very suitablo property—six acres in extent, with railway frontage, water supply, and tidal water frontage—was purchased for tho purposo. Buildings carefully designed to suit tho business are now in course of erec tion, with a railway siding, and tho machinery is placed in position as the buildings progress. The directors hopo to remove all the Company's plant to the new premises early in January next. The Stearino caudle plant ordered from England has arrived, and appears to bo well adapted for its purposo. The directors regret not yet being able to report the closing of th© pre^ hminary stage of the Company's operations, but this is rapidly coming, and there is; every prospect of the works being in full operation within about three months from the present date. The directors sco no. reason to doubi that tho enterprise will prove suceossful and will shortly yioW * profitable return. At this meeting, in a& cordanco with the Articles of Association, two of tho directors, Messrs W. S. Lawry and L. D. Nathan, retire from office, but they aro oligiblo, and offer themselves for re-election. The auditors, Messrs J. James: and T. L. White, also retire, and are eligible, for re-election." °

The financial statement, which was taken as .read, showed on profit and loss accound that £8,124 14s lid Vad been expended^ costrf material and packages, and £2,047 Is Gd in wages, salaries, commission and travellers expenses, which, with other dis bursomouts of a miscellaneous character mado up a total of £11,363 3s 2d. Against tins thoro was a sum of £11,620, being the value of manufactured goods, sold and on hand, which, with a balance of £247 3s lid from last account, and 17s 6d transfer fees, left a cred!t balance of £505 6a . m,° ar,riQd Qver *<> new ac count. Iho balance.sheot showed thai there was an overdraft at the Bank of New Zealand amounting to £3,412 I3s 3d, un called capital representing £8,000, 13 150 unallotted shares, £13,869 lis 8d worth of l a r ll proi)f rty' b, uilding S , and plant; and; £b,O/9 2s fed worth of raw material, manu factured goods, etc., besides some smaller assets.

Tho Chairman moved, and Mr W S Lawry seconded, the adoption of the report and balance sheet.

Mr A. Porter asked whether £11,620 re presented in one lump sum tho value of goods both sold and on hand. If 8 o he wonld likei to know the separate amounts that wero thus confined. "v""™

*i,Th« Chotanan answered the question in the affirmative^ and then said that the wo. to £3,204 Üb, whtlo the goods sold 4t4ine tho eleven months that the statement covered were valued at £8,41508 6d, being at tho rate of £7<>s per month. For the first period of then' oxistonco, the sales only amounted to £322 per month, or less thai one-half. Re might also mention what, no diuibt wouldstvike the shareholders, viz.. that the; profits wore quite inadequate to tho capital invested, but the bulk "of the. capital was not immediately productive, seeing that was invested in fandod pro perty, part of whioh they would eell-candlo plant, &c.

Mr Heather asked at what price tho manufactured gooda on hand had been taken at cost price, or at tho prico which thoy hoped to get for them ? The Chairman said that they had been taken slightly under cost price, no profit being allowed for, - The resolution was thon put and carried. On the motion of Mr A. Porter, the re tiring directors, Messrs W. S. Lawry and L. D. Nathan, wore re-elected Mr Porter remarked that many of tho small shareholders considered the qualifica tion for tho directorate, via., 500 shares, un necessarily high. The Chairman did not think it was. The value was only £250. It fcertainly ex cluded sonio shareholders. Mr Heather proposed, Mr Barstow seconded, and it was agreed, that Messrs 1. L. \\ hitoi and John James should be the ancUtors for the onsuing year. Tho proceedings ended with the passing of a vote of thanks to the. Chairman.

I A French advocate left all his money to a - lunatic asylum. In his will he said that, as he had made it all from litigants, it was only a restitution. nfGnv^^ LUTIO? s'--A'ill6 commencement ore vory now year hundreds and thousands of our young men-and old as weU-fonn resolu §££?„ i£? °!?"' B,>i^ aP<ie for tho ooming year. Many keep them, while others break them. To such wo wish to. give a word oi ad wee. In order to sustain your determination o£ leading a hotter hfo in tho future you should use Hop Bitters, iho judicious use of Hon Hitters strengthens,- ; £te Be?-' anA lffnOes the stomach, bowels; hlood,. liver,- notvos, and kidneys, and la just %c«,-"QrennbuiihDem/ Read. Koarerour

THE AFCKIAND EVENING STAR, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 188:



Special Advertisements. qPECIAL * announcement; RE-OPENING OF OUR NEW STORE. RE-OPENING OF OUR NEW STORE. We havo much pleasure in informing our Customers and tho Public generally that tho Repairs to our Store are now completed. Our STOCK, which is bvtirklt new, has . been purchased at a great advantage, for .Cash, during the lato depressed condition of tho Sydney and Melbourne markets. LADIES WHO REQUIRE A FASHIONABLE OUTFIT Will find it greatly to their .advantage to in spect our stock, ns wo aro prepared to offer the Largest and mOBt Complete Assortment, as well as tho MOST ELEGANT COLLECTION ■ , OS* THB LATEST NOVELTIES IMPORTED to New Zealand tor many years. We direct special attention to our enormous NEW STOCK OF MEN'B AND BOYS' •-.^ * CLOTHING, -""made specially to our order from the host Vic torian Tweods. We have also on hand, HATS, CAPS, SHIRTS, and MEN'S MERCERY, in large quantities. The DRESSMAKING DEPARTMENT wM bo under the entire supervision of MISS BULL. Note the address: 201, 200, QUEEN-STREET. J. COSG RA V E & CO,, J. ~CO S G RAVE & CO., Opposite Wm, McArthur's & Co.'a I Warehouse. fr-fTraORHTQN, .SMITH, AND MRTH pH/5; 'f.SS?'r^ sJJop»^>a«^w.,nw*anaeo, B ;11,, "Suuapton" fto. flo. an,, , 1 1 •^"oStftair ae.„ do. • C "to-I*-•-''■.•'''-'.l H £&--_ BMUI ........ -i-iu-J Ji M/Efc "'Wheat;- -A^ r ...,.__ '^ii m\W ■



Special Advertisements. Ex S.S. BRITISH QUEEN. AVo have juat opened up, by abovo Direct Steamer, a Very Choico Assortment of SEASONABLE NOVELTIES, Including— TRIMMED BONNETS TRIMMED HATS UNTRIMMED BONNETS AND HATS FEATHERS, FLOWERS HEAD-DRESSES 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 MISS JACKSON. Milne & Choyce, AUCKLAND. 158 & 160 PLEASE CALL Queen-st 158 & 160 PLEASE CALL Queen-st IAB & 100 PLEASE CALL Queen-st 153 & 160 Queen-st 158 & 160 AND INSPECT C|ueen-st 158 & 160 AND INSPECT Clueen-st 158 & 160 AND INSPECT Queon-st 158 & 100 Clueen-st 158 & 160 GRAND DISPLAY, Ciucen-st 158 & 160 GRAND DISPLAY Queen-st 158 & 160 GRAND DISPLAY Queen-st 158 & 160 t.ueen-Bt 158 & 160 NEW GOODS Queon-st 158 & 160 NEW GOODS C'ucen-st 1* & 160 NEW GOODS Queen-st 158 & 160 tneon-st 158 & 160 JUST OPENED. C[ueen-Bt 158 & 160 JUST OPENED. Queen-st 155 & 160 JUST OPENED. Queon-st ■ 158 & 160 Queen-st 168 & 160 Queen-st 168 & 160 Queon-st 158 & 160 61 CASES Cmeen-st 158 & 160 61 CASES (,moen-st 15S & 160 64 CASES Queen-st 153 & 160 168 & 160 NEW CLOTHING Queon-st 168 & 160 NEW CLOTHING Queen-st 158 & 160 NEW CLOTHING Clueen-st 158 & 160 Queen-Bt 168 & 16u HATS & HOSIERY. Queen-st 158 & ICO HATS & HOSIERY. Queen-st 158 &■ 160 HATS & HOSIERY. (,'ueen-st 158 & 160 (,|ueen-st 168 & 160 Queen-st 158 & 160 (jiueen-st 151 & 160 Queon-Bt 158 & 160 Queen-st 158 & 100 THE NEW ZEALAND 168 & 160 (,iueen-st 158 & 160 CLOTHING FACTORY, Queon-st 168 & 160 Queen-st 138 & 160 Queen-street, Queen-st 158 & 160 Ciueon-st 168 fc 160 Auckland. Queen-st 158 & 160 Queen-st 158 & 160 C,.ueon-st 158 & 160 J. FITZBIMONS. Queen-st 158 & IGO Queen-st 158 & IMI Branch Manager. I Queen-st AUCKLAND GAS COMPANY (LIMITED), ESTABLISHED 1862. PURVEYORS OF LIGHT, HEAT, AND POWER. The Company sell and erect gos-flttlngt In cluding gas apparatus and gas-power ongines. Stock includes Otto Gas Engines.—Oflice and Show-rooms,' Fort-streot. Remarkably cheap lines IN DRESS MATERIALS, &c, CLOTHING, &c, at WILLIAM R. BRIDGMAN'S. _, ( 600 Yards Plain Cold Lustres, 4jd, 6Jd,6ld fl a. 800 Yards Fancy Dross Goods, Ifd, &;d, 7Jd 3? 2000 Yards do. ftl.lOJd, Is £_\ Fonoy Silk Mixed Checks. Is yard £5 30 Fancy Print Shirts, 2s Od half price *>, 50 Pairs Net Curtains from 2s 9d pair wTS- 567 WhitoandUnbleachedLlnonDnmaeks •9J3 Tablo C'ovors, all sizos, from Is 6d oaoh oV. Largo Assortment Capes, Dolman Capes, s S Shawls, and Squares, from Is Cd, less w b than half-price 33 12 Ladies' Silk Jackete, from 17s 6d, I worth Double 600 Pieces Now Prints, from 3Jd, New Plain and Fanoy Sateens Good Assortment Now Cashmeres and Nuns' White and Groy Calicoes, Wholesalo Prico by Pioco, net cash Boys'and Youths' Tweed Suits, 12s Bd, great bargains BoyB" and Youths' Molo Trousers from 4s 3d Mon's Tweed Trousers from 5s 6d, 6s 6d, 7s 6d, Men's, Boys', and Youths' Straw Hats In groat variety Job Lot of Carpots, to bo cleared out Cheap, to mako room; Foit Carpet, 441 n. wide, Is Bid yard: Tapestry Carpet, 2s Id 1 Brussels, 3s 6d; Kiddormlnster, 2s lid! Splendid Assort ment Floorcloths, from Is 2d yard. Five por conk Discount on Cash Purchases over 20a. JUNCTION DRAPERY WAREHOUSE. T3ETIBING FROM BUSINESS! SELLING OFF) SELLING OFF! SELLING OFF! John Jjeck. RETIRING FROM BUBINESS. RETIRING FROM BUSINESS. RETIRING FROM BUSINESS. HIS WELL-ASSORTED STOCK SELLING OFF! SELLING OFF I SELLING OFF I AT AND UNDER COST PRICE. RETIRING FROM BUSINESS. RETIRING FROM BUSINESS. RETIRING FROM BUSINESS. PREMISES LET. SELLING OFF! BELLING OFFI SELLING OFF! STOCK MUST BE CLEARED. Af.T. ACCOUNTS not paid before 31st OCTOBER will be handed to bis Soljol tor for recovery. ONE MONTH AT AND UNDER COST PRICE. pREAT CLEARING SALE OP DRAPERY AND CLOTHING, TO .COMMENCE SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10, MRS. J. SMITH LEAVING FOR SYDNEY. Having a very Largo Stock of the above-men tioned Goods, Mrs J, S. will hold n GREAT CLEARING SALE. In order to reduce the sa,me, the whole Stock will be offered to tho Public at Less than Wholesale Prices. Tie following aro a FEW OF THE RED.UC TlONSj—Ombre Satin, reduced from 3s lid to Is 6d; Plain Satin, from 3slldtols6d; Coloured Gros Grain Silk, 5s lid to 3s lid; Broche Satin, from 4s 6d to 2s Udi Plain Sateen, from 10} dto 7Jd; Dress Material, from Sid to 4|d: Coloured Lustro, real good value, from Is Idjto 6jd; White Shoeting, 90-mch, from 2s to is 6d; White gheet i«g, 2 yards wide, at lOjd. HoKOoks's Long Cloth, A, 36-inch, 3}d :: ::■■"■§. " m Coloured Oatmeal doth, from.is 4d to lljd Good Prints, 21d and 3Jd per yard Children's White Pellisses, from 8s 6d to 3s lid „ Coloured Drosses, from 6s D4 to 3s lid Boys' Felt Hats, from 3s 6d to le lid Men's Cold Molo Trgusors, from 7s lid to 5s 6d „ Working.Shirls, „2s lid to Is lid „ Good Tweed Suits, from 39s to 27s 6d Boys' Knicker Suits, from 10s 6d to 6s lid A Very Largo Stpok pf Ladies' Night-dresses, 2s lid and 38 lid „ : Ladids'Corse.ts, te.Sd to 2s 6d REMNANTS •! '' REMNANTS ;N ' : Rewwnto, 3d to 6d per yard, Flannels, I _'■' Ar .. Drees Material, &c., &c, ' , : i I ■ PO«|BMEMpNTHONLY. •;. [ \\ -■'■'*:tt.,tv'-.»iowwm:jua»Ba«.xt.'. / ' It" w _■ B' M l T ■«»•;'• »« ' i X ■ *&«* sw3nt»'soT)Bj„ i&muKi^jC'- \ j



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