SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

- __^ HIGH WATER {™-morroVMorning 3.9 BUNOT.-TMs Evening, a.53 SUNRISE*—To-morrow Morning, ».41 •:MOONB AOK-New Moon, 30th, 6.33 a.m.

ARRIVALS.

aclg, SiS.. Stephenson, from Tauranga lona, s7s., Amodeo, from Russell

DEPARTURES.

Ganymede, barque, Morgan, for Timarn I Otaki, ship, Worater, for London I Macgregor, 53., Johnson, for Wnangarei

Inwards Coastwise.—Violet, from Thames, with 17,000 feet timber; Llzettc, from Thames, with 20,000 feet timber; Start, from Whanga poua.' with 24,89a feet timber: Totora, from ; Port Charles, with 21,fl»feet timber. ;■' Outwards Coastwise. —JTotara, for Port Charles; Llzettc, for Thames; Start, for Whangapoua; Bessie; for Kennedy Bay. ""Tho barque Antarea loads at this port for London direct. _ - The brigantine Camille left Port Chalmers for .. Auckland yesterday. . The barque Ganymede sailed for Timaru this morning, to load thence for London. Thfl «Mp Hermione cleared at the Customs to-d»y for Lyttolton. in balhat. She loads at that port for London. The ship Otaki sailed for London at an early hour this morning. Passengers: Mrs and Master Eden, Mr and Mrs E. Poarce. Misses C. ; "and J. Osborne, Mr E. Mailler, Mr W. G. Balmer, Mrs Emily Balcner and. family. The as. lona arrived from Russell and Nor thern porte at 5.30 a.m. with the following pas sengers :-Mr and Mrs Hay, Mr and Mrs Kay, Messrs Medflen, Robertson, Wright, Lewis, Hlllman, Chaffy, Baker, and nine in the steer age.

The 8.8. Qlenelg left Tauranga at 4.30 p.m. yesterday, and arrived at Auckland at 6 a.m. to-day. Passengers: — Mrs Maiden, Misses O'Brme, Beale, Wrigley, Hill, Andrews, Mossrs V. 0. Lewis, J. Chadwick. A. Asher, Walmsley, Bowring. Mackenzie, Fidler, Seddon, Graham, Pickles. Fosse, Moss, Hardy, Hon. K. I). Reid, Major Smith, and i steerage. The following vessels have entered outwards at the Customs:—Sunbeam, barque, McDonald, for Newcastle; Marion, schooner, Short, for Port Maokay, via Me»eury Bay; Lapwing, brigantine. Watts, for Townsville, via Thames; - Clara E. McGllvray, schooner, Griffln, for New York.

> The following steamers of the Union Co.'s a fleet are due next week:—Rotorua (at - Manukan) fromTaranaki, on Sunday, at 6 p.m.; - Omapere, from the South, Sunday; Takapuna ' (at Manukau), from Taranaki, Monday, 4 p.m.; i Manapourl from Sydney, and Te Anau from Gisborne. on Tuesday; Takapuna, from Tara naki (at Manukau), Saturday, noon; Southern Cross, from Gisborne, Saturday.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

ARRIVAL. Hauraki, s,s., Hanrey, from Waitara

DEPARTURE.

Hauraki, s.s., Harvey, for Waitara

The Union Co.'s steamer Rotorua should arrive from the South early to-morrow morning, and returns South on Tuesday.

The s.s. Hauraki arrived from Waitara yes terday afternoon, with 210 sheep, 47 head cattle, and several passengers. She returned thither about three hours after arrival, with 20 sacks malt

KAIPARA SHIPPING.

JBY TELSORAPH.—OWN CORRESPONDENT.]

Te Kopubu, this day. Gone down loaded: Barque Wenona. Loading: Aurora (brigantino), Annie Wilson, Marmion (schooners), Pet (barque).

Aratapu. this day. Loading: J. C. Smith, Peerless, and Torea.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Wellington, this day. Arrived: Orari, Captain Kceno, from London, 119 days. ' Sydney, November 23. Sailed, this evening: Manapouri, s.s., for Auckland... . •

COMMERCIAL.

Evening Stab Office, this day. MrH, 'ARTHUR'S Weekly Report.—Produce generally is In good demand. New potatoes ; have moved off freely at satisfactory pnoes. No good bacon was entered; it is in fair demand. Chsese of good quality brings a fair price; ;seeond-cla«8 and inferior difficult to clear off. fpttultry has brought • very high prices. .ffanUnro -has been in good demand: ' Monday: Sale of country and subur l»n. • properties. A fair number were 'dJesßUt, but bidding was languid; none sold. Tuesday: Sale of f uruiture, etc., at mart. The attendance was good,- and smart competition. lMces good. Thursday: Clearing-out sales of sundry goods, at mart. A small attendance, but prices upon the whole wore satisfactory. '"Friday: Markefrday sale of poultry, pro- Mluco, fruit, etc., at mart. There was a goed attendance, fair competion, and a good business ■dome. Poultry Avere entered in fair quantity, and realised high prices. No small pigs were entered, .owls, 2s 6d to 3s 3d; chicks, lOd to Is 8d; turkeys. 6s 3d to Us; ducks, 2s 7d to 3s Id; geeso, 4s 6d to 4s 9d; pigeons,- Is 6d; Dotatoes, Is Bd to 5» Od; now potatoes, 3d C IJd; peas. Is (id! oats, 2s ftTto 2s 10d; Wheat, 3s 6d ; maize. 3» 7d; bran, 6s 6d; sharps, fig to Ss 3d: flour, £8 to£l3l' s; chsosc, id to Gd; . bacon,2d to BJd; frosh buttor.fijd t gooseberries, 41d to 61; loquats, 31d; lemons, 9a; citrons, IJd to gd • apples, 18s 6d; confectionery, gd; lemon neel. lOd: coffee, s 2d; tea, box, Ms; sugar, Jd? rice726s; salt butter, 81s biscnits, 6d to tid; wh'itelead, 3«; raw oil, Is 3d. ~,.., • StesSRS Carbines and Taylor held their usual Friday's sale of poultry, produce, etc,, to-day. There was a full attendance, and iwod oricea were obtained. They report- Poultry'- Fowls, ordinary, from 2s fid t to 8s id: dorktngs, 4s; Cochins, 2s 10d; ducks, from s 3d to 3a sd; young geese, from 2s M to in 3d; Spanish fowls. 3s 4d; ehloks, from lid to Is id; young pigs, from 8s to 20s 6d: canaries, from 7s 6d to 15s Produce: Bacon, Inferior, 3d to Sd; Canterbury bacon, prime, 8d; hams, inferior, 4-d to 51d; himsVprinie, 6d to 9d; spiced beef. IJd to 2d; salt twetVd J cheese, Wairoa, 4d to 6d; cheese, Can tertnry, id to 3d; salt butter, n kegs, 7d: fresh nuttorf 7d; new potatoes, Id to l_d per lb; old BOtatoes, 2s per ewt; cabbage,Sssdper sack; onions, Id to 2Jd; whoat, 3s 9d per bushel; oats, • 2s 9d j maizo, 38 6d{ sharps, 6s: bran, 5s M to 6s: pineapples,2s9dper oase. Groceries: Tea, from Is Id to 2s per lb; white sugar, 4Jd; cocoa, 7d ■ mustard, 7d; arrowroot, 3d; conversation ■lozenges. 6d; sardines, 4s to 7s 6ds horringa, itasT&ed; lobsters.4s 3d: figs, 2s 3d; bisonfta, 6dT'oatmeal,2Slb, 3s 6d; flour, 6s 6d per Mlbs; Wue. 2d; rice. 2d; starch, 2Jd; sago, 3d. The L jewellory, clothing, and sundries were all quoted at satisfactory rates. Jomr&E.tBYDON report sales for the week as being briskor than the week previous, not - withstanding the stagnant state of business. Bidding keen, and every article offered gold at prioes over their reserves. Ato ' mand for household furnituro (new) exists, and tile following under this heading were disposed of i-Cfetonne suits, 100s to 105s; Jmita, Son horse hair, 130s to UOs; tables, oval and " rouna, 255; couches, 358 to Kfe; chairs, Anstrlaij bentwood; cane bottom. 7s 6d io 8s M; ohairs, ; gtufted bottomed, 7s: iron bedsteads, shiglo, lflgtol6B6d; double,37s6d to 40s; spring mat tresses, 3Ss to36s; palUass«s, 8s 6dto 9b 6d: mlr ■ iors, 6s 6d tolls; washstands.Bs to.to: dres stag^table«,6B 6dtofs 6d; carpets. Is lOd to 2s Mpertard. Cutlery.mock jewellery, crockery, Xapery, and cjotalng sold freely at good prices. Oamaru potatoes fetched £4 10s; now pototoes, 1 Mserlb; Canterbury bacon and bams. 9Jd to lOmT' dairy-fed bacon, 7d; teas,- new season's, ex Hoihow, 8 Bd,in 121b boxes; old season'B,l2s Cd o 14a per box. Sugar and soap at maker's 1 prices. Flour and oatjneal at miller's prices.

Chief Post-office, Auckland.

Mails will Close as under :—

Monday, 2Cth inst. For Thames, per Rotomahana, at 9.30 a.m. For Waitora, etc., per Douglas, at 11 a.m. For Coromandel, per Coromandel. at 1.30 p.m. For Whitiangi and Upper Mill, per Argylo, a(

3 p.m. For Qroymouth, per Omaperc, at 1 p.m. For Tauranga, Ohinemutu, and Opotiki, per

Glenelg, at 1 p.m. For Russell, Kawakawa, Wangaroa, and Mon gonui, per lona, at 1.30 p.m.

Tuesday, 27th inst

For Taranaki, Wellington, Southern ports, per Takapuna, at 6 a.ni. For Taranaki, Nelson, and Southern ports, per Kotorua, at 6 a.m. For Waiwera, Kawau, Omaha, and Matauana, per Rom Casey, at 10 n.m. For Wonganui, per Rowena, at 8 a.m. For Whangarei Hoods, Parua, Waipn, Whan garoi, Kamo, and Mangapai, per Macgregor, at i p.m. Wednesday, 28th Inat. Per s.s. Te Anau as follows :— For Kussell, Kawakawa, Australian Colonies, United Kingdom, via Suoz and Brindisi or Naples, (or letters, &c., specially so prepaid and addressed, at 4 p.m. For France, Algeria, Aden, Seychelles, Mauritius, Madagascar, Ice. (per French Packet from Sydney), at 3 p.m. For money orders, registered loiters, and newspapers, at 3 p.m. Late letters for Sydney and Melbourne only at 4,20 p.m. For Wellington and Southern Ports, per Triumph, at 5 p,in, Tuesday, nth December. Per Hcalandin, as fallows— ForttSandwioh Islands, United States of America, Canada, British Columbia, Central and South America, and British and Foreign West Indies, at 11 a.m. For United Kingdom and Continent of Europe, at 11 a.m. For money orders, the previous evening at 4 o'clock. For registered lettors and newspapers, at 10 a.m. Lato letters, bearing an extra fee of six pence in, addition to the pontage, will bo received by the Mail Agent on board tho Btcaniormp to tho time of sailing. This mail will bo due in London on Sat urday, Jan. 19, SSI. S. B. BIBS, Chief Postmaster. Chief PostrOfnco, Auckland.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

NOVEMHKR 21, )8«a Abbott's Opera House—"Sam'l O'Poscn," 8 p,m.

Y,M,C,A.-Devotional, 7.30 p.m,

Notices to Correspondents.

Bakbr.—Our correspondent inquires:—Feeling At a loss in reference to the necessary require ments to carry out the Act, I would feel obliged if you, sir, or any of your readers would kindly answor tho following: lßt, What kind of loaves arc to bo initialed ? 2nd, Will the baker boys' have to carry scaleß with them to weigh the stale bread? and, 3rd, tho Initials, must they be letters, or what tho bakers term dotted? A word from our worthy Mayor would bo very acceptable, aa he is a praotical baker.—[l. Every French loaf and bulch loaf. 2. Tho Act docs not state. If, however, the loaves are not full weight, doubtless it would be necessary. 3. Tho Act only provides that they shall be stamped in Roman letters at least ono inch in length at the time of stamping, and figures In Arabic, numerically of like length at the time of stamping.— Ed. E.S.]

Births.

SKINNER.—At Parnell, on Novembor 23, Mrs

Skinner of a son. SEAMAN.—On November 23, at her residence, Takapuna, the wife of Mr Thomas William Seaman of a son.

Death.

KNIGHT.-On November 24th, 1883, Mabel Winneford Knight, third and beloved daughter of John and Thevis Knight; aged 9 years. The funeral will leave the residence of her father, John Knight, asphalter, Hobson-strect, on Monday, 26th inst,, at 3 o'clock- Friends are Invited to attend.

PREECE. — The funeral of the lato- Jessie Preeco, of Coromandel, aged 13 years, eldest and dearly-beloved daughter of Agnes and Alfred Preece, will take place on Sunday, the 25th November, 1883. Friends will kindly re ceive this invitation.

The funeral will leave the business premises of Mr G. H. Leaning, Undertaker. Wcllesley street East, at 3.30 o'clock p.m. on above date. WILSON.-On November 23,1883, John William Wilson, youngest son of Joseph and Bate Wilson; aged 1 year and 2 weeks. The funeral will leave his parents'residence, Grey-street, to-morrow (Sunday), nt 3.30 p.m. Friends please accept this invitation.

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

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

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 1883.

Tiibee weeks ago, we spoko with enthu siasm of the reported victories of General Hicks and his demoralised band of Egyptian troops operating iv Soudan. The rumour which formed the text for these remarks, proves, unhappily, to be untrue. Intelligence from a country without telegraphs or roads filters slowly through irregular channels, and now that reliable news has reached Lower Egypt it is of tho most disastrous kind. The character of the expedition, the country, the enemy they hod to encounter, and the Egyptian troops com manded by General Hicks and, » few British officers were sketched in our former article. Mohamed Ahmed, tho False Prophet of Soudan, had succeeded in desti'oying one expedition after another despatched against him by the Khedive, and threatened to drive the Egyptians from Upper Nubia. A force, consisting largely of Arabi Pasha's defeated followers, was placed under British officers and sent to subdue the insurrection. In tho early stages of the campaign several minor victories were gained, ana the series of successes which had flushed the Prophet with viotory suffered interruption. But General Hicks, led by troachory Into on am buscade, has, with his entire army, boon butchered by jtho fanatical hordes who have gathered in hundreds of thousands around tho standard of the new- deliveror. We doubt whether tho British Government will think it at all a necpssary part of their Egyptian policy to maintain the Khedive's

rule in that burning African wilderness lying south of Khartoum, and one des patch states that the British advise the abandonment of tho entire country south of the White Nile. Khartoum, a town of 15,000 inhabitants, at the junction of the Blue and White Nile, would become the Egyptian outpost southward. Mo hamed Ahmed may, however, be disposed to dispute even that position. Khar toum was at his mercy some months ago, after the fall of El Obeid, and his force now being much larger he may not be ao forbearing or so indolent in following up his victories. Tho war material that has fallen into his hands by the recent victories will aid him to further conquests. The elements composing his army, however, partake too much of rabble to seriously endanger Egypt, even if he should succeed in making himself master cf the greater part of Nubia and its capital. His victories, and the feebleness of the Khedive to with stand them, may, however, lead to an ex tended occupation of Egypt by the British forces, and these foreign Proctectorates of weak Governments have, when long pro tracted, a tendency to superccdo the authority they protect. A Conservative victory in England at any time during the British occupancy of Egypt would in all probability lead to something very nearly approaching complete annexation of the country. •

A meeting of thecreditors of John Soppet, commission agent, of Auckland, was held in the Supreme Court-house this morning, when Mr. Thomas Macffirlane was elected trustee. The debtor states his liabilities at £22818s Id, and his assets which consist of furniture in a cottage at Rocky Nook, Mount Albert at £70, but they are covored by a bill of sale given to W illia.ni Mona ghan to seeuro £00 and interest.

A brief sitting of tho It.M. Court was held this morning before Mr H. G. Seth Smith for tho purpose of enabling His Worship to deliver judgment in the case of Petersen v. Willis and Pickersgill, the pro prietors of the Pantascope that was latoly exhibited in Auckland. Mr Tolo appealed for the plaintiff, and Mr S. Hesketh for the defendants. The claim, it will be remem bered, was for £15 15s, the value of two suites of furniture, and His Worship now gavo judgment for £10 15a, with £2 10.S costs.

The gross receipts at St. Andrew's Bazaar were £822, of which £760 was net, while £300 worth of goods remaining on hand will form the nucleus for another bazaar. The result that has beon achieved is exceedingly gratifying, and the ladies who assisted in the undertaking, as well as tho committee who had the management, may fairly take credit to themselves for what has been done.

Intending investors should carefully dis tinguish between the Auckland Tobacco Company, now in oporation, and tho pro jected New Zealand Tobacco Growing and Manufacturing Company. Tho first-men tioned concern has been in existoncc for about six months; has' plantations and works at Pahi, Kaipara ; and, so far, claims to be the only tobacco company in tho colony. They are now manufacturing last season's crop of tobacco, while they havo 10 to 15 acres again under cultivation, besides what is being grown by settlers for tho Company.

Mr Consul Griffin's lecture on " Denmark and tho Danes " was delivered last night in tho Ponsonby Hall, in connection with the local Band of Hopo. Tho mooting was a groat success, ana tho musical selections were highly appreciated. A full ro|iort of the lecture appears in this day's Supple ment. Now that Ponsonby lias a constable all to itself, it is to bo hoped that the residents will enjoy comparative immunity from tho periodical ravages of nomadic cows. Some cattle-ownors in the district, and particu larly in the moat wostorly portion of it.seom to make a practice of turning their stock loose to seek pasture wherever they may lind it, and it is an event of very common occurrence for tho amateur horticulturist to find a wholo season's labour obliterated in a sin^lo night. In short, tho destruction committed by stray cattlo is tho subject of general complaint and annoyance, and it is high time therefore that the authorities adopted prompt and effectual measures for abating thomusanco. Tho district contains a pound, and it should bo turned to its proper account. During tho discussion of Mr Cooper's proposition for tho relief of over-crowded City Schools at tho Board of Education meeting yesterday aftornooii, Mr Moss gavo notico that in case Mr Luke's amendment wero lost, ho would move—" That the City School Committee bo requested to re|x>rt to tho Board whether they consider that any stops should bo taken in the admission of pupils to tho city schools to secure a preference to tho children of parents living in tho school district, and if so, what stops they would recommend." Tho Chairman (Mr Hobbs) dlso gavo notice of the follow ing amondmont:—" 1. That no children should bo admitted as pupils of a public school in any district to tho exclusion of children living in tho district; 2. That School Committees bo requested to aid and assist in carrying out tho objects of the abovo resolution in such a manner as may seem to be judicious."

The Wesloyan District Meeting continues to sit and transact business. Pressure on our columns to-day prevents the insertion of tho usual detailed report. At tho after noon sitting yesterday, tho general roturns wore submitted by Rev. W. L. Salter, and the Sunday-school statistics by Rev. T. G, Carr—both reports being highly gratifying. At the evonmg session, the question of higher education was brought forward by the Rev. W. C. Oliver, and a rcsoliition was passod, "That tho conference be recom mended to reappoint the committeo to re port next year. The proposed basis of Methodist union was then considered, and the following resolution was passed, "That the basis of union as now amended bo our recommendation on this subject to the con ference."—lt was resolved, on themotion of the Secretary, seconded by Mr'T. Buddlo, "That the plan of Methodist union be re commended as the plan and constitution for a separate and independent conference for New Zealand." The moeting adjourned at midnight until Monday morning at 10 o'clock.

Wo learn with pleasure of the success which has so far attended the floatiug of the Nev Zealand Tobacco-Growing and Manufacturing Company (Limited) with its head office and factory in Auckland. The prospectus, with names of officials and pro visional directors, appears in another column, and a glance at these should satisfy investors of the thoroughly safe and remunerative nature of the undertaking. Already, we believe, 1,600 shares havo been applied for at £5 per share, and the re mainder are now offered to the public. This is the first tobacco company to bo workedon the Anierioan principle, which has been started in New Zealand, though there are fourteen factories of the kind in operation in the colony of Victoria, and twelve in the New South Wales. Now that a start has been made, how ever, this colony should go ahead rapidly in this branch of industry, as our soil and climate, over the greater part of the North Island, ono far better adopted for the growth of the plant than any of the Australian colonies. The Com pany have mudo contracts with C 9 farmers in the North Island, who have got seed to sow about 700 acres with the tobacco plant. The seed has been planted, including a large quantity by Maoris in the King Country, and good reports are given of the growth strong expectations, based on past ex perience, being formed that the crop will prove equal to the best grown in America. To farmers the return will be from £30 to £40 per acre, while the profit to the shareholders from tho manufacture and sale of. tobacco and cigars is expected to be ample. As soon as the crop is harvested and the factory starts employment will be found for 20 tobacco makers and about 80 cigar makers, besides many boys and girls; and tho enterprise, therefore, cannot fail to give a considerable stimulus to the industrial activity of tho city. All the arrangements have been made with American firms for securing tho best and newest machinery used in tho manufacture, and tho gentlemen who are to

superintend have all good reputations for experience in the business. Mr August Voltbracht will have control as general manager of the growing and manufactur ing, wlule he will also specially superintend the oigar.making. His 23 years' experience of the business in America is sufficient proof of his ability, The assistant growing manager will bo Mr T. Dayton Clarko, who has had large experience ii) Florida; and MrFrankßiehmond (for manyyears one of the assistant managers of LorUlard's famed tobacco factory in New York, will be assistant manager in tho manufacturing department. With Mr C. B. Stone as Chairman of Directors, the Bank of New Zealand as bankers, Messrs Whitakor, liussoll, and Buddie as solicitors, and Mr Fred Nutter as Secretary, the Company has got an excellent start- off, and glvo» promise of having a flourishing career. Mr Vollbracht, the original promoter of tho scheme, who has spent much time and capital in the prosecution of his idea, deserves jbo be congratulated on the suoocso which has'attended his efforts, ' :

Cr. George has tendered tho resignation of his seat in the Council for the Grafton Ward to tho Town Clerk, and the necessary stops will be taken in due courso by the Returning Ofiicer to fill the vacancy.

Mr Timothy Hayes called at the Police Station yesterday afternoon and made a serious complaint to Constable Mitchell. He asserted that someone had taken his un broken mare, ill-used it, and had eventually driven it clean through a window. He was advised to see a solicitor.

The full programme for the farewell testimonial concert to Mr Gordon Gooch on Thursday evening next appears in another part of this issuo. Wo feel sure that not one word is needed to commend it to our readers or to bespeak for the concert the patronage of the public. Tho one carries its own recommendation, and the genial beneficiaircs popularity renders the other a matter of supererogation. It may be pointed out, however, that a uniform rate of admission has been adopted for all parts of the Choral Hall, and that the side entrance will be open as early as 7.15, the performance commencing at eight.

At the meeting of the Board of Education yesterday afternoon, the following tenders' were received :—Erection of sjchool-house at Arapohue : Tlaslett and Borridgo, £350 (ac cepted) ; Jas. Furey, .£378 ; Vincent and Powell, £350, and A. Spiers, i"378. The Engineer's estimate was £350. Erection of teacher's dwelling at Wainui: Jas. Furcy, £43S (accepted). Erection of teacher's dwelling at Bombay: Cornwall and Wil kinson, £G57 ; Wm. Scott, £555; Hazard, £404; Bunting;, 463 19s (accepted). The Engineer's estimate was £4GO. Plans of buildings for Mangonui and Paeroa were submitted and approved, and it was agreed to call for tenders for their erection. M r Buckland gave notice that ho would move at the next meeting, "That a teacher's residence for Papakura Valley School dis trict bo put on the list of urgent require ments,[and a site, if possible, bo purchased." The Hospital authorities acknowledge with thanks tlte donation of a surgical boot from Mrs Hayes.

The Government aro now issuing tourist excursion tickets, available over all the Now Zealand railways (1,358 miles) for £8. These tickets stand good for six weeks from tlio date of issue, and may bo purchased at any time botwoen the 13th December and 29th February, They will cnablo the holders to travel backwards and forwards on the colonial railways as much as they please during their currency, Tiro last issue of tho "War Cry," has tho following somewhat remarkable notice of the Salvationist picnio held on the Prince of Wales's Birthday :—''On Friday wo had tho first Salvation Excursion to Taranaki. Having chartered the steamer Victoria, we left the wharf shortly after 8, with nearly

400 souls on board, including many chil dren, and after spending a thoroughly en joyablo day, arrived back in time lor the Holiness mooting at night." It is scarcely necessary for us to say that tho Salvation Army has not the power to work miracles, honco tho feat of the paddle steamer Victoria going from Auckland to Tarauaki and back in a single day, has not been per formed, Tho destination of tho trip was tho harbour watering placo known as Tamaki; but soino Southern Salvationists, looking at tho map and then again reading tho report in the "War Cry" will bo apt to give vent to a loud " Halleluiah !" as they think of that day's sail.

A very pleasant meeting of the Gospel Temperance Blue Ribbon Army took placo last night at Otahuhu, consisting of sacred songs by tho Bund of llojio choir, and solos by tho Misses Wallace, Miss Bramo, and Mr Huxtable. Tho chair w»8 occupied by the Roy. D. VVhytock, who con gratulated tho " order " for tho buccoss that had attended them, and earnestly appealed to tho Christian community to become temperanco workers. Mr \V. R. Wills gavo a short address on "Tho Blucßibbon," and Mr .1. Bramo a stirring speech on " Tho Drink Trallic." Tho meeting wag well at tended, and at its close 15 added their names to tho Tomperaneo cause. A collec tion was made of £.'! Is Cd towards printing and goneral excuses.

The meeting of the Eight Hours Demon stration delegates was hold in the Working Men's Club last evening, Mr ITcslop in the chair. Tho officers of lust year were elected pro. tern. Tho minutest of tho last meeting of tho last Demonstration Committee wore rend and adopted. It wan resolved that tho action of the Into Committee in the Hulection of tho 29th of January for the de monstration annually be endorsed. Various delegates opoko forcibly about tho action of tho tempcrnnco societies selecting tho 29th of January, and scouring tho cricket, ground. It was decided to have the programme of sports somewhat .similar to the last. There woro presont delegates from elovon different branches of labour, and intimation was received of tho inten tion of novcral other trades, who hold their meetings within tho next fow dayH, of ap pointing delegates, It was docidod to insert in the " Wanted column " invitations to tho trades and brunches of labour not represented to elect delegates. Tho meet ing then adjournod to meetagainon Friday, 30th.

A deputation, consisting of the Hon. H. Chamberlain, Roy. W. Slade, and Messrs T. B. Hill, J. K. McDonald, and Hugh Pain, waited upon the Hon. .(, Bryco yes terday afternoon to urgo the expediency of completing tho road from Raglan to Kawtiia. Mr Hill pointed out that the work would materially advance the in terests of the whole district, and would also remove tho impression of tho natives that the Government had relinquished tho work through fear —an impression which ho had no doubt led to tho destruction of tho beacons at Kawhia. Tho Hon, Mr Bryco replied that thoro was no money available for the construction of tho road, and that if any expenditure did take place it would have to bo drawn from a vote that tho Government did not care to uso oftcner than was absolutely necessary. Ho agreed with Mr Hill that tho stopping of the road, together with tho dolay in tho sale of tho township, had encouraged the natives that were averso to tho occupation of Kawhia to destroy the beacons, thinking tho Govern ment would withdraw from tho position thoy had taken up. Ho was exceedingly anxious that tho work should go on ; and if by straining a point a little he could got it done, ho would be happy to do so. After somo remarks from Mobsi's Slado and Chamberlain and tho Minister, tho interview onded with the assuranco from Mr Bryce that if he could do anything he would try and get on with the work during the ensuing summer.

Mr C. E. Button delivered a lecture on " Tho Moon" last night, at the Young Men's Christian Association rooms, before a fair audience. The first portion of the lecture consisted of a scientific djscpureo concern ing the history of the earth's satellite, its rotation, revolution, and librations, and its influence on the sea in tho creation of tides. In tho second part a series of limelight views were exhibited, showing some of the enormous mountains of tho moon, such as Kepler, Tycho, Copernicus, &c, Tho lec turer gave an explanatory description of each picture as it was presented to the audience. The third portion of the lecture consisted of a notice of the myths and notions of people about tho moon. Of tho.'former, the "man in tho moon" received tho most attention, and of tho latter, tho ono most dwelt upon was the idea that the moon in fluenced the weather. This notion the lecturer condemned as erroneous, unscien tific, and absurd. A vote of thanks to the lecturer, passed on the m > ion of MrEwing, ton, seconded by tho Rt,v.'T, M. Frasor, brought the proceedings to a olose,

To the Editor t Sir, —In your report of my lecture on tho Israelitish Tribe of Dan in Britain you say that I endeavoured to trace the wanderings of the lost ton tribes from the East, identifying thorn with tho Saxons, my chief argument being a coinci dence of naroos. This is hardly n correct roport. I only ondoavourod to trace one tribe—tho tribo of Dan—and part of another —tho tribo of Simeon. The co incidenco of names is this: Tho tribe of Dan disappeared from Pales tine shortly after tho time of David. They are afterwards found under tho same name, "Dan," associated with Greece as trading with Tyro. Dr. Latham, the well known ethnologist, associates these Grecian Danites with the Danai who took such an important part in the siege of Troy. These people arrived in Ireland under the same name, " Dan," and their national cog nizance "was the same as tho "Danai, which was tho samo as the Israelitish tribe of "Dan." This is,something more than a coincidence of names ;it is conclusive ov.idonco tlwt they were the samo people, Tho other coincidence of names was' this; The early Britons, now known as tho Wolsh, first appeared in Europe aiid afterwards arrived in Britain, calling themselves " Klmmri." It has been satisfactorily proved on the. authority pf thu best ethnologists and philologists of the day that tho word " IChumri " is tho nnmo by whlqh the ten-tribal jiouso pf Israel was known to tho Assyrians, and that" Saxon " iH tho Arian equivalent of the (Seniltio word "Khumri." This is proved from the in. seriptions on tho Bohjstun rook, which is tri-lingual, nnd it is found that where " Khumri " is used in tlio Semitic cplujnn, " Saka " in its equivalent, in tho Arian column.—l am, &c, H. VV. Pabnah.

The comedy of " Sam'l o' Posen," to be produced to-night at the Opera.House, is said to be an exceedingly good one. Sam'l is a young Jow with a slight foreign accent, and some of the fun he produces is by pro nouncing the word "half" as if it wei'o "hell of," so that when he says "half-an hour " or " half-a-crown " it sounds as if he said "hell of an hour "and "hell of a crown." This phonic jest seems to amuse the audience a good deal. At first Sam'l is a pedlar, andcarriesa basketcontainingpins, needles, etc.; but he presently becomes assistant in a jeweller's shop, or as they call them in America, " a clerk," and it is in this capa city of stock clerk that he is entrusted with £0,000 worth of diamonds, which he is in discreet enough to take with himjto a gambl ing house,whore he is hocussed and robbed. He recovers them in his uncle's pawn-shop, where they are brought by the second rob ber and principal murderer to be disposed of, and the second robber and chief mur derer is coincidently delivered into the hands of the robbers, who, the story being American, although by unskilful adaptation English, do not, as may easily be inferred, hang him.

Moral Turpitude. — Blame attaches to a jury of intelligent men when they condemn a man for crime whose moral nature has been perverted by indigestion, diseased liver ana kidneys. A thoughtful judge may well con sider whether society would not be better served by ordering a bottle of Hop Bitters for the un fortunate in tho dock instead of years of penal servitude. Road.

It will bo observed that Edgecumbe's property near the Western Springs is advertised for salo by auction in building allotments, Tliis should help to determine the policy of the City Council in the matter of its proposed pur chase.

An advertisement appears in another column announcing a meeting in the Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday next to consider what steps should be taken to ri&ognlgc Uie'scrvlces of Mr J. M. Clnrk to tho city during his term of the Mayoralty.

Wo notice that the Rev, Henry Bull, of Thames, is to preach tomorrow evening in the Wusluyanchurch, Dovonport Subject—''Luther and tho Protestant Reformation." Tho subject is uf special interest iust now, and will no doubt be ably treated by Mr Bull.

Tho anniversary services in connection with tho Now North Road Weslcyan Sunday school will be conducted to-morrow. The Rev. W. S. Potter will preach in the morning at 11. Mr Nowbold at 3, and tho Rev. A. Reid at half past 6 o'clock. The anniversary toa takes place on Tueßday next at half-past six.

A service of sacred song will bo given to-morrow afternoon at the usual hour on tho Hospital lawn by tho Beresford-Btroct Church choir, under the management of Mr Huxtable. Addresses by Roys. Messrs Abornethy and Del low.

The experiment of delivering certain well sclecleil discourses on topics .of Interest by our great divines has proved most acceptable. We notice Unit thotbird and last of the series "Cnris tianlty of Faith" is announced for to-morrow evening (6.30) at St. Mutthew's.

At St. Matthew's Church, to-morow, the oreim will be presided over by Mr Goo. Brown, oldest son of the lute respected organist of the church who Is on a visit here for a few days from Napier. Ho is kindly taking the place of Mr Pooley, whoso indisposition necessitates his giving up the organ for a short time.

A special flower service for St. Thomas's School is advertised for to-morrow afternoon. Tho ltcv. Lloyd Keating will give an address on flowers, after which floral offerings will bo presented by tho children of tho school. The flowors,as usual,will be forwarded subsequently to the charitable institutions of the city.

I'arnell, it appears, is not to be left out in the cold during the concert season. Miss Cnnnoll by advertisomant in another column not Hies to tho public ot Newmarket and Parnell that she will give a concert in the Parnell Hall on Wednesday next, and judging from the choice programme that has been arranged, v goal entertainment may be expected. . According to announcement,the Havelock Lodge, Hand of Hopo, will give anothor of their Interesting entertainments on Tuesday evening next. Several good speakers will address the meeting, including Messrs Oriflln and Wilcock; pianoforte solos and ducts will bo rendered by iailics, and a number of souks and recitations will bo given by the young poople. The com mitteo havo arranged a capital programme for the entertainment, which will be held in tho Alexandra-street School-room. One Shilling.—Hay's Fino Art Union (by permission of tho General Government), Fifty prizes—valuabloOil Paintings and othercx cellcnt Pictures. Prizes on view, and inspection Invited at Mr Bailey's, tobacconist, 170, Queen streut, where tickets can bo obtained; also the booksellers t ,ud tobacconists. Thodrawing will take placo publicly, of which duo notice will be given, and will bo supervised by a committeo chosen by tho subscribers at drawing. After handing over tickets, &c., tho proprietor takes no jiart in the drawing. W inning numbers will be advertised in " Ilcrald," Stak, and " Weekly." Committee's voucher will bo open for inspection during delivery of prizes. Remittances in stamps or otherwise (enclosing oxtra stump for postage) will receive prompt attention. Fifty prizes, £200 in 4,000 tickets. Address—W. E. Huy. as above. A subscriber can nold any number of tickets a£One Shilling caeh.—[ADVfJ -

The Temperance Delegates and the Eight Hours Demonstration.

(To tho Editor,)

Sift,—Kindly allow me, in the interests of truth, to reply to Mr Middletan's letter. Ho states that tho Eight Hours Demonstra tion Committeo had already fixed on the 29th of January. This I contend is incorrect. On Tuesday last I received a copy of their last year's report, which concludes as fol lows :—" In conclusion, they thin]; that tho 29th of January is a most suitablo day to hold these demonstrations, and would suggest that tho delegates bo called together again in September. This think of the Com mitteo's wasnover confirmed or ratified, nor has the Eight Hours Demonstration Com mitteo passed any resolution—they not having had a meeting—fixing tho 2'Jth for tho day on which to hold their fete. Mr M. also states " that tho Secretary of the Blue Ribbon Army made personal applica tion to Mr Heslop to alter the day in favour of the Temporanco Societies," This is also untrue. Mr Cox, ono of the deputation, did wait upon Mr Heslop to inform him, out of courtesy (ho heing Chairman of last Committeo) that a deputation from tho Teraperanoe bodios would wait upon them at their next meeting, I havo a correct account of what really took placo between thoso gentlemen, which is as follows :—Mr C. introduced himself and his business,and In reply Mr PI. said in his usual gentlemanly and courteous manner, that it was an understanding from last year that it should be held on that day; that ono of tho societies, would go to tho wall, and most certainly it would not bo theirs, and out of pity they might put thoir hands in their pockets and give us £"5 towards our loss. Mr H. acknowledged that thoy had not yet formed a Committeo, and also conceded tho point that this'year's Committee would not, when formed, bo bound in atiy way to accept tho thoughts of last year's Committee; yet in tho face of this he said that they had already secured tho ground—this "statement being totally incorrect. Mr C. gave him to under stand that we had decided, by a unanimous resolution at pur meeting on 22nd October, tp hold pur gala on tho 29th, and that our only object in seeking an interview was (o show our sympathy with them, j and as wo knew they had not fixed their day, to ask, in the interests of both parties, that they would not clash with us. Mr H. then requested him to send him a note asking that the deputation might be allowed to wait upon their Committee when formed. This Mr C. doclined to d.o, not choosing to be subjected to greater in dignity. Tho Tempej-anco delegates did all they possibly could to bring about a friendly arrangement advantageous to both parties, and had thoy been met with common courtesy and fair dealing, I haye no hesitation in saying that this dts argreeablc squabble would not havo taken place. Notwithstanding Mr C. B. King's statement that Mr \V. J. Mncdermott's expressions are "abso lutely false," I venture to assort that his veracity will bear very favourable com parison with Mr C, B, K.'n, and suffer no loss therefrom Jn the opinion of those who know him best and in tho opinion of tho Auckland public. Hoping that some prac tical and amicable settlement of this vexed question will bo arrived at—l am, &c, H, Rotheuham, Hon. Secretary United Tem perance Societies demonstration. P,S, Since writing the above I notice by tho report in this morning's paper that the Eight Hours Demonstration Committee held a moeting last evening and passed a reso. lution endorsing the suggestions of last year's Committee, proving beyond dispute that they had not finally decided on any day, and that we havo a prior- right and claim to tho 29th.— H.R.

[This must closo tho correspondence. Ed. E. S.]

(To the Editor.)

Sir,—ln reply to Mr King. I cravoasmall Bpaco to support my " peculiar epistle," the statements mudc therein based upon personal exporienco and information obtained from reliable sources. Mr It. charges me with being careful to give only part of conversation between us on tho ercniug (not morning of tho 2Gth Sept., and in his account thereof ho very carofuUy (rives nothing moro than lip, will find contolnod in tlio "ppculiai< opistlo, even to that portion which refers to tho eommittoo's recommendations — particulars of which I have since obtained from anothor source ( but as tho rocoumiondatjong to oall the coinuiittpjt tpg^thpn in Spnteinbor wero ignored, one might reasonably conclude the Eight Hour Demonstration had shared tho fate of Friendly Societies demonstrations hold on regatta d.ays some fow yoars back; equally as Important to wqpftlng men us the tight Hours' Move, ment. Kcspooting vialt of deputation, it is rather temarJiablo it Mr King in. his usual courteous manner, announced to tho roaderg tho arrival of tho "fplks from tho Tompo.rft.npa Sooiotiea," M* K y with inuob owe, has poll; "verted my "boatbuildora into * waforn;,cn," and points out Uio paoujior elrctimstonooß aur, rounding their calling which rppdor Jt }mp.oq slblo tooonsidcrthp Eight Hours movement. Tf will not trouble you. fu.rth.eii, but hPPP yam* readers will rnukp every inquiry, when, although sympathising with tho movement, I am oanfl. -rtentottnoVcrdtct,_la,n.ctol>MAoMi?MoTTi

CABLEGRAMS.

[REDTKR's. CAULECIRAMS.] j

(Received November 24—12.40 p.m.)

British Recommend Abandonment of Soudan.

Cairo, November 23. It has transpired that Sir Evelyn Baring, British Consul-General, madearecommenda tion to the Egyptian Government that Soudan should be abandoned and further hostilities not bo proceeded with. The French in Ton^uin. Paris, November 23. Several additional transports are being equipped at Toulon for the conveyance of further reinforcements of French troops to Tonquin. London, November 2i. A vacancy having occurred in the representation of Cork City in the_House of Commons, an election took place yesterday, and resulted in the return of Mr Milner, Conservative, who defeated Mr Lackwood, the Liberal candidate, but only by a narrow, majority.

Threatonod Strike of English Colliers. London, November 22. A general strike of coal miners through out England will take place on the Ist of December, unless tho matters in dispute be tween the masters and men can be settled in the meantime. London Wool Sales. London, November 22. At to-day's wool sale the catalogue comp rised 9,100 bales. Tho tone of the sales was again firm. Coarse cross-bred wools aro now rather higher than at tho close of the last sales. The withdrawals since the opening of tho present series now amount to 2,700 bales, out of 28,900 catalogued. London, November 22.

Thedeath is announcedof Count Frederick do Lagrange, the well-known patron of tho turf, aged 07.

[special to tress association*.]

Scientific Expedition to Now Guinea. London, November 22. The projected scientific expedition to New Guinea will possibly fall through, as. it is generally expected that should a pro tectorate be granted over the island, it will lead the Government to sendingan exploring expedition there. Tho SteamJlScrvico to New Zealand." London, November 22. Sir Francis Dillon Bell suggests that the New Zealand Shipping, and Shaw, Savill, Albion Companies should continue tho existing division of trade to the colony un til tho next session of Parliament. New Zoaland Loan and Mercantile Agency London Market Report. London, November 22. New Zealand Hemp.—The finer qualities are in good demand, and are worth £28 per ton.

AUSTRALIAN.

(Receivod November 24—1.10 p.m.) Now Caledonian Escapees. Sydney, Saturday. News has been receivod that six French men have landed at Ballina, on the coast of thiscolony. They are believed to be escapees from New Caledonia.

Melbourne, Saturday. The Hon. James Francis, who has been in bad health for some time past, has suffered a relapse. His condition is again very critical. The Agent-Goneral for Victoria in London has telegraphed to the Government that the French Cabinet has decided to proceed with tho transportation of Criminals Bill, notwithstanding it* recent rejection by several of its principal clauses,

SCINTILLATIONS.

" Sam'i. o' Posen " in Opera House to-night. Hostile furniture—Armed chairs. Weather report— A clap of thunder. Napier Horticultural Show was held yes terday. "Tauranga Telegraph " makes its debut to-day. Mr Bryce contemplates visiting Te Aroha goldfields shortly. Tho Takapuna made tho passage from Onehunga to Wellington in 23 hours. The Africans of the Congo eat salt alone ok a dolicacy. Drink is again being sold in the Eagle Tavern, London, while tho name General Booth remains over tho door as licensee.

Rev. J. Canning, Inspector of Schools, died at Christchurch yesterday morning. To encourage tho others, four of the. chief Oamaru breeders havo promised not to exhibit any stock at Chri&tcnurch for three years. When a man is half-seas over you may harbour a suspicion that his judgment is afloat. m In tho case of Rev. Mr Sheriffs, a verdict of "Suicide while of unsound mind," was returned at Wellington yesterday. At Napier Chamber of Commerce meeting yesterday, it was stated that the delay in prosecuting railway works was owing to the scarcity of labour, A plagiarist's apology—" It is true I steal from the ancient authors, but I give it all back to the public. At an Irish league meeting in New York, some one of the audience moved that "no one should vote who is not present." Yesterday, at the annual meeting of the Mosgiel Factory, Otago, a dividend of 10 por cent, was declared, £2SOO carried t» re served fund, and £1381 carried forward.

A wifo, having lost her husband, was inconsolnblo for his death. "Leave me to my grief," she cried, sobbingly ; "you know the extreme sensibility of my nerves; a moi'o nothing upsots them." In the case of Mandera Scott v the North ern Steamship Company, the Appeal Court at Wellington yesterday dismissed Mi- Scott's appeal after the decision of Mr Justice Gillies, with £00 cost.

That tho people of Taranaki are essen tially a bucolic people is testified by tho following couplet, which comes down from tho old troublous times of the war:— " In the Taranaki war the order usod to bo, Not" Forwardl" but *' Qco up I Strawberry."

DROWNING IN THE NORTHERN WAIROA.

Wk are indebted to the courtesy of Supor intondont Thomson for a copy of the fol lowing telegram receivod by him this morn ing : —"Tho body of John Morgan, who was drowned on tho 13th, was picked up yesterday twenty miles down the river. No signs of other body."

A Good Account.—" To sum it up. six long years of b<;d-rjddon sickness and snffcring, cost ing £40 per year, total £210, all of which was stopped by throo bottlos ot Hop Bitters taken by my wife, who has dono her own housework for a year since without the loss of a day, and I want everybody to know it for their benefit."— John Weeks, Butler. Find,

Wo would direct the special attention of tho trade generally to tho aalo by auction, on Monday. November 20, bj- Mr Arthur, at Messrs Potter and Co.'s store, Durlmm-stroet, of 77 packages of general merchandise. See adver tisement As this is by far tho best assortment that has yet como to hand, and tho public axo by this time aware there is absolutely no reserve at these sales, this is tho best opportunity the trade will have of scouring novelties for Christmas.

Sunday services aro announced in another column; also anniversary services at tho Par nell Wesleyan Church.

My Art Union is postponed till noxt month; dato duly advertised. 700 Tickets loft. Buy I—Francis J. Shortt.—Advt,

If you want a really first-class Sowing Machine buy tho Domestic; it lias no equal.— Shakcspoar & Co., opposite tho Market, (Jueen strcot. Bole agents.—[Advt.J

Parties desirous of obtaining suitable articles for presents should inspect tho now goods iust opened by Boylan and Tanflcld bp fore selecting olsewhoro.—[Advt.J

We adviso you to inspect pur large stock of carpets—tapestry from, 2s sd, and brussels from 4s 6d. Immenso variety of furniture for all kinds of rooms ready for delivery at low prices..—Garlick a.ncl Cranwoll, furnishing waro house, Qycen-3treet, Auckland,—[Advt.] One Srilmxij Art Union of Splendid Panorama. — By permission of the Colonial Secretary, Herbert 11. Smith lias decided to disposo of his Splendid Panorama, compris ing 1 largo Polytechnic Bi-loniftJ Lantern as supplied to tho Polytechnic, London, flttod with Qevpmatio lenses; 2 Oxyhydrogen Burnors and Dissolving Apparatus, 2 Gas Bags, 2 Pressure Boards, 1 Copper Retort, 1 Purifier, 1 Hydrogen Gas>qm,pt(u< W Gonerator and Gas Ifclt'ey, V Jtirgp Sheet, 18 x "J feet, wUh nearly i;iQfl Photo graphic Views; also a Bp\ondid Real Waterfall, WltQ Tunics. Pipes, Oqlournd Lights, &c. &c., valued at £180. Also will bo given away, 7of Herbert 11. Smith's Improved New ifculaitd Eclipse Cottage Stoves, vnlupd, at £SQ. Tlio whole on view at HCTheyfc it, Smith's Auckland j(ron WovkSj X)urljjauvßlreet, where tickets pan be ybthiflod ttiid all other information; also at tho Booksqllei-s and Tobacconists;, and Other places; also' at' Mr A. B. BrpQinhall & Oo,'s, B!iprtVftn4 -street. The d.va.wmg to tftko pifibe publicly (ljj soo^i as <ls.t is oqnißletcq, wh.icli will ba oayfirtispd, and (tfi l^ntcrtftinincnt he given. '4'ho flvawins will he mipor^ised by a Own mittoo, A subscriber ciin hold any number of Tickots at la, o\ a book of 22 tickets at £!.<= (Advt.J

THE SLAUGHTER IN THE SOUDAN.

Hicks Pasha and Ton Thousand Men sailed.

Escape of a Newspaper Correspondent,

[uruter's cablegrams.]

Alexandria, November 22. The intelligence of the defeat and annihila tion of tho Egyptian army in the Soudan is now fully confirmed. The accounts re ceived this evening show that General

Hicks had concentrated his entire force, consisting of 10,000 men and 10 British officers, when the attack was made by the enemy under El Mahdi, the False Prophet, whose followers are said to have numbered 300,000. On the approach of the rebels, Hicks Pasha termed his troops into a hollow square, and in this position with stood the attack for three days, during which time the fighting was continuous and most desperato on both sides. At the end of the third day the square was broken, and a general rout ensued. The enemy fell on the defeated army, and the slaughter was terrible, the whole force of 10,000 men, including General Hicks and the British officers, being killed. The intelligence caused intense excite ment in Cairo, and it is expected that the proposed evacuation of that city by the British forces now stationed there will be postponed

London, November 22.

Tho news of the complete annihilation of tho troops under General Hicks Pasha is now confirmed. The number of Egyptian troops is estimated at 10,000, while those undor the False Prophet Mahdi are stated to have been 300,000. Mahdi sent forward to the enemy dervishes, declaring jthat he would vanquish them by Divine aid. Tho small force of Egyptians fought hard for three days, when their square was broken, and the whole of them, with the exception of a German artist and Mr O'Donovan, a newspaper correspondent, were annihilated. Eleven English officers wore among those killed. The British suggest that the Soudan should bo aban doned as far as the White Nile or White River. London, November 23.

A captain of tho Egyptian forces, in the disguise of a dervish, has arrived at Khar toum, and reports that on the battlefield he saw 150 wounded survivors of Hicks Pasha's army, including an artist named Power. The Egyptians are quite paralysed at the result ofihe conflict, and the Government is consulting with Sir Evelyn Wood, who is in command of the British troops in Egypt, as to the means of quelling tho rebellion.

LATEST PARTICULARS.

[special to press association.]

TREACHERY THE CAUSE OF THE DISASTER.

The Troops Tempted Into Ambuscade.

(Received November 24th—1.45 a.m.) London*, November 23. Through the the treachery of a guide, the Egyptian army was induced to enter a rocky, wooded, and waterless defile, where, falling into ambuscade, Hicks Pasha was unable to use his guns.

He maintained his position for three days, but on the fourth day his forces, ex hausted by thirst, were entirely destroyed, witli the oxception of 50 who were taken prisoners. Tho Governor of the Soudan was killed. All the army's guns, munitions, and camels were captured. The rebels lost heavily during tho en gagement. The town of Rhoodafau hasbeon lost, and the entire Soudan district is ablaze.

Various garrisons in the Soudan, number ing about 4,000 men, are retiring on Khartoum, where the populace arc "aid to be disloyal.

THE LATE REV. WILLIAM SHIRRIFFS, M.A.

The Rev. Win. Shirriffs, M.A., a tele graphic notice of whose melancholy death by suicide appeared in last night's Star, occupied an important position in the Pres byterian Church. Bor twelve years lie was minister at Blenheim, and two years ago he was translated to Waipukurau, in the province of Hawke's Bay, of which church lie was minuter at the time of his death. Having a good knowledge of Church law, he was appointed junior clerk of the Assembly a few years ago, and, owing to the resignation of Rev. D. Bruce, lie was, by the Assembly which met in Auckland in February last, raised to the position of chief clerk. Ho was very reluctant to accept the office, involving as it did much additional labour and responsibility. He yielded, however, to the pressure brought to bear upon him by his brethren, on the promise that his labours would be lightened as much as possible by those who had it in their power to help him. The responsibility was too much for him. Deeply anxious for the prosperity of the Church, he was easily depressed when things did not go on as smoothly as he de sired. It was noticed that since last Assembly he has not been in his usual cheerful frame of mind. He complained that there was not so much rcftl vital God , lincss in the Church as there ought to be, and he wrote to several of his brethren- ask ing them, to bestir thcmaelves to bring about a happier state of spiritual prosperity, flo was also an arelont advocate of the cause of temperance, and ho grieved that it did not make rnoTo rapid progress. For some time back it has beon noticed that his mind was weakening. Melancholia at length took such a hold of him that it became necessary to place him in confinement. Jle gradually recovered, and his reason was so far restored that a fortnight ago he was removed to Wellington (or a change of air and scene. Last week he was pronounced to be almost quite well, and his friends little thought his ailment would have such a sad ending. Ho seemed to have the enjoyment of his mental faculties in sveh measure that it was not considered necessary to place him under strict watch. But the deceptive calm has. proved a source of grief to his friends, and: opened the way for tho removal from earth of one who was a diligent and faithful watchman and served h;s church with ability and zeal.

POLICE COURT.-This Day.

(Before H. G. Soth Smith, Esq., R.M.) Drunk.t-Two men, 10s each or 48 hours.

Larceny.—Wm. Crossloy pleaded not guilty to stealing v pair of boots, value 7s, the properly of Messrs Leydon, auctioneers,—The charge was cloarlr proved by H. Christopher, W. Jack, and Detective Hughes.—Two months' imprison ment

Ste alinp Poss.—Mrs 8011, a person of re spectable appearance, was charged with stealing roses from tho graves in the Presbyterian cemc. tery, value 7s.—Tho charge was proved, and de fendant fined 10s and costs.

Parental Neglect.-Alexander McMillan, a licensed porter, was ordured to pay 15s per week in support of hja wife and family. Ax Apprentice.—Wm. D. O. Corbott was charged with, absenting himself from tho ser vico o£ Moasts Miller, bootmakors, of High stroct, boforo tho term of apprenticeship had expired.—Mr Napiorappoared for complainants, Mr Brassoy in defence. Bald ho should bring evidence to show that tho boy was physically unfit for the business of a shoemaker, and he would ask His Worship, after hoaring medical testimony, to cancel Iho indentures. Dr. Walter Leo and Dr. Kcnderdinc gave tho results of their examinations. The boy was gqncrally weak, and of a very delicate con stitution. Ho might do light work, but was not, in tho opinion of those mediealmen, adapted for any scdontnry occupation.-rHls Worship said he could not make an p,rflov under prcsont circumstances, and dismissed the case. Irj-rTRKATiNO a IlbhsE.—George McCnaJin was charged with yi-usinefa horse, on tho S3rd mat, at Ponsonby, but on t\o implication of Sergeant White, tho cqso was remanded for a we,ek. '

"THE LONDON WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER."

(Extract from tho Leading Avtlclo.> London, March 6,1883. " • • , Whilo on tho sabject of Waltham Watches, wo may mention that we have seen a letter from, the con> mander of the (Jordon Castle (Castle line of Steam-packets), who was fortunate enough to save life at sea, and who for his valiant conduoWas presented in September last With a Gold Keyless Waltham Watbh by the Presid6nt of the United States, on be half of the London Local Marine Board. Referring to this presentation watch, he says ;—'When I left London the watch was s}x seconds fast, and on my arrival at Sin gapore it was only three seconds slow, a most extraordinary performance for a Wfttqh, aa I parried it on my person the whole of the time, I oomparcd it every day with my chronometers on tUe passage out, ana it s.cld.am or never dinged one second from thftta j ip faot, I found it almost if not as good as my chronometers, which is a great thing to. sajf for a watch carried WQut anil subject to all kinds of jolts."

MINING NEWS

THAMES,

[BY TELEGRAPH—OWN CORRESPONDENT.!

Thames, this day. Kubanui Hill.—The Company's retorting took place yesterday, eventuating in a return of 64ozs. lOdwts. retorted gold. The tonnage of quartz crushed has not been computed, but that obtained from No 9 lode averaged lOdwte per ton, the best portions being comprised within the last 80 feet driven. Tributers: Gordon crushed 4 tons for a yield of 7ozs. Bdwts. The banked another 17dwts. of gold Moanataiari. — Cameron (tributer leader in the Morning Star section) ob tamed 27ozs. sdwts. from 4 tons quartz Alp.urnia.—McDonald, tributer, crushed 19 loads for 29ozs. lSdwts. gold. "ÜBnett Adelaide. — The proprietors of this private claim, situated in Karaka Creek crushed 30 loads, which have urodiin~» SOozs. 4dwts. gold. v "cea

Deep Level Cross.—About 501bs picked stone and specimens were secured during the past week, chiefly at the junctions of No. 2 reef with the footwall leader of the cross lode. Nearly 2001bs are on hand Nkw Prince Imperial.—Gold was seen pretty freely this afternoon in the Mariner's reef at No. 3 level about 30 feet wertwarf of the cross-cut. Tenders were opened to day for sinking a winze on this lode for tha purpose of connecting Nos. 2 and 3 leveb. and one at 22s per foot accepted. Work will be commenced on Monday moniine The total quantity of specimens on hand is 'Cambria Licensed Holdinus, adjobin? Dtirwin mine, will be sold by the Warden today at auction Eight persons have applied for the right of possession of the ground, and a large figure is expected to be realised.

Cambria.—A licensed liolding of 10 men's ground, situated contiguous to the present Darwin mine, Has sold at public auction by the Warden at noon to-day. The claim was formerly held by Fraser and Edwards who, however, neglected to work it, and it was in duo course declared forfeited by the Warden, and applications invited for possession. The sale was originally fixed for a month ago and postponed till Saturday in consequence of an informality Nine persons applied for tho property namely, Messrs Dryden, Fraser, Kowe" Hennelly, Greenville, Brodie, McGregor' Turtle and Stodart. Bidding commenced at the upstart price of £5, then jumped to £300, and advanced by small stages to £360 at which sum J. M, Lennox became the purchaser. Mr Lennox was acting in the interest of the Moanatairi Extended Com pany and others.

TE AROHA.

(BY TELEfiRAPH.—OW^ CORRESPONDENT.)

Te Aroha. this day.

A most important feature in connection with mining operations is that several out siders are coming to the front through the energetic manner in which they are being worked, and the corresponding rapid ha provements in their prospects. Inverness.—The low level proves the existence of kindly country a considerable distance from the surface. Have 25 feet further to go to intersect the reef.

The Diamond Gully have struck 'the' New Find reef, with gold showing. This is an important discovery for the shareholders. The Welcome have holed through, and have a fine block to operate on. The Emily started a low level to intersect the main reef, which for 200 feet on the sur face prospects well. The Waioroncomai looks well. *

The New Find continues to turn out an abundant supply of excellent crushing stuff. The battery returns for to-day are as follows:—New Find (10 head), 148pz8 amalgam; Premier (15 head), 1460z5; Colonist (10 head), GOozs; Werihiko (5 head), 63ozs ; Waitoki, extra, 3ozs. TotaL 4200z5.

In accordance with instructions from Auckland, the Manager is now retorting tho amalgam which came to hand up to the 21st inst., as follows :—Premier, 1,3610z5.; New Find, 1,G650k. ; Colonist, 1,010; VVera hiko, 917 ; Waitoki, 185.

COROMANDEL.

[l!V TELEGRAPH.— OWN CORRESPONDENT.]

. . Coromandel, this day. •• ' The Just-iS-Tiuie got fifteen pounds of specimens on Thursday, and more again to day. The mine looks first rate. Cokby.—The manager reports getting a . little gold in the stone from the low level "! reef, which looks splendid.

Lykll, this day. Gold-bearing stone having every appear ance of being the main roe! was struck yesterday evening in the United Alpina Company's low level. Coarse gold is show ing in the stone very freely.

Tho following telegrams were received to-day from the managers of the Premier and Colonist and Kew Find Mines respectively:-+ Premier and Colonist (Waiorongb mai).—Will retort Premier and Colonist to day. Premier now on the fire. Nf,\v Fixd (Waiorongomai).—Started to retort according to instructions. Willwira result when finished. Beaking down gooct gold in laading stopes. Just sisarted from winste in low level No. 2 reef. Reef looking well In drive.

Tho Bad ana Worthlew I are never im«a*«l or counterfeited. Tito is 1 especially true of a family medicine, and it is I positive proof that the remedy imitated is of Hie I highest value. As soon as it had been twtea I and proved by tho whole world that Hop Bitten I was the purest, best, and most valuable family I medicine on earth, many imitations sprung up, "'■..■> I and began to steal the notices in which thePreae 1 and the people of the country had expressed the j merits of H. 8., and in every way trying to " j induce suffering invalids to use their stuff I instead, expecting to make money on ths oredß I and goad name of H.B. Many others start* j nostrums put up in similar style to H. R, with I variously devised names in which the wort I "Urn?" * V. 10? 0 WiUl *°° WOrd "H°P" ■"• I ~-m? l.\ m thoirWe orinanywayoonneotea «nii them m> their name, are imitations «* I nu",',\ 'f?' ts- ?e, Wil?. o of them- TouohßM» of incjn, bso nothing but genuine American Hop tutors, with a bunch or cluster of Rrcea Hoto I on the white label, and Dr.Ss"nMnebtow™ "> the glass. Trustnothingclse. Druggists and Lhemista arc warned ugamst dealing in imit&- • i. i tions or counterfeits.

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I 188 & 100 PLEASE CALL - , Qneen-s 1S9.&180 PLEASaCALL Oneon-st 158 & 160 PLEASE CALL C;ueen-st iv gr ion -"' ■ ' -•« ■ tiueen-st IJB & 160 AND INSPECT Ciuoen-st 148 & 160 -. AND INSPECT Ciueen-st 158 & 160 i AND INSPECT <!ueen-st iffl tc 100 .■■■•■■ C]ueen-st 158 & 160 GRAND DISPLAY Qucen-st 1S8&180 GRAND DISPLAY Qneen-st 158 & 180 GRAND DISPLAY ?!ueen-st ffta &■ Kit] ' %|UQon-st :'l«8&160 NEW GOODS Queen-st m 1160 NEW GOODS Queeimt 1S8&100 NEW GOODS Queen-st ill 160 JUST OPENED. Queen-Bt 158 & 160 JUST OPENED. Guaen-st 155 & 160 JUST OPENED. Queen-et 158 &160 BS»™lt ISB & 160 ■ •-.■• . .- ttneen-st 1SS&1GO • M CASES Qvujen-st ill & 160 81 CASES Queen-st 151 & 180 'M CASKS. Quoen-at ?59 ft 160 '■■ Gueen-st •fsa & 160 NEW CLOTHING Queen-st 158 & 160 NKW CLOTHING Queen-st fSS&lOO NEW CLOTHING Quoen-st 118 &' 160 Queen-st 188 & 160 HATS & HOSIERY. Queen-st |5g & 160 HATS & HOSIERY. Queon-st 158 & 180 HATS & HOSIERY. Queen-st 158 & 160 Mueen-st 158 & 160 ■-:' Queen-st 158 Ie 160 • Queen-st IJH &, 160 Queon-st 153 & 160 Queen-st 1M&160 THE NEW ZEALAND Queen-st 158 & 180 , Queen-st «8 fe 160 CLOTHING FACTORY, Quflfln-st ISB & 100 ' . Queen*t US SC 180 QI7EKX-BTHEBT, QU6On-St 158 & 160 (lueejwrt 158 & 160 Auckland. Que»n-st Ijg &jm / ; Ciueen-at 1 lAS ft 160 « Qucen-st I 158 & ISO J, FITZSEMONS. Cmeen-st If* 158 & 160 ' wucen-st I 168.4 c lOC Branch Manager. Queen-st I:' fi H R t S T M A S If \j '• . - ■ . AND I I<EW YEAR CARDS, I Suitable for friendly greetings by tho Outgoing ■] G. T. CHAPMAN. If Has much pleasure in drawlug the attention of 1 • the public to his magnificent assortment of I CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR CARDS. 1 These CARDS have each one or more Photos. 1 of Auckland and Lake Soenery,-both PlaUi and 1 Coloured, aud tho Floral Designs are by far the Hi; finest over yet offered In Auckland. 1 It Is (luite impossible to cnumerato the I different styles, therefore G.T.O, will bo glad to II receive a call from intending purchasers, and 111 feels confident that they have only to bo seen to |H be appreciated and purchased. II O. T. CHAPMAN, || BOOKSELLER & STATIONER, gill M.Qaeen-street (opposite Bank of New Zealand II A iJCKLAND GAS COMPANY All JSk- " iLDUTED), ESTABLISHED 1862. «"4 PtUtViBTCOIIS OP LIGHT, HEAT, AND K'l POWKR. . '



Special Advertisements. iospe c tv s OF THE NEW ZEALAND TOBACCO GROWING AND MANUFACTURING COMPANY (LIMITED). Registered Under "The J»int Stock Companies' Act, 1882." CAPITAL £2<>;000, IN I.COO SHARES OF £5 EACH, Payable as follows :-5s per Share on Applica tion, 5a per Sharo on Allotment, and the balance as may be required in auras not exceeding 103 per Share at intervals of not less than Three Months. Head Office and Factory, Auckland. Provisional Directors: John Ballance, Esq.. Wanganui Major Geobqe, Gentleman Seymour George, Esq., M.H.R. Arthur Heathhr, Merchant Hon. E. Mitchelson, M.H.R. • D. H. McKenzie, Esq, Merchant Franz Scherpf, Merchant C. B. Stone, Merchant W. S. Wilson, Journalist W. R. Waddel, Mayor Elect. Bankers: Bank of New Zealand. Solicitors: Whitaker, Russell, and Buddlb. Broker: Brokers' Association. Secretary Pro Tern.: Fredk. Nutter. This Company is being formed for the purpose of encouraging the Growth of, and for Manufac turing, Tobacco in the Colony of Now Zealand. Various experiments have proved that the climate of New Zealand is peculiarly adapted to the growth of Tobacco, and that in the Auck land Provincial District tho best Havana leaf can be grown, and all that is required to start a most important and remunerative local industry is a sufficient amount of capital. The Colonial Industries Commission made the following report on tho l2th day of Mai'ch, 1880:- AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS.-TOBACCO. "The most important agricultural industry which has been brought under the notice of the Commission is undoubtedly the cultivation of i Tobacco for manufacturing purposes. The evidence established the fact that any quantity of Tobacco, equal in quality to the finest American, can be grown in New Zealand, and that there is no reason why tho whole of the Tobacco consumed in tho Colony should not ultimately bo produced and manufactured in it. This industry would afford profitable employment to cottage farmors, also to women and children who would bo engaged in manufacturing, and would utilize large tracts of land, which at pre sent are either waste or yielding but little, &c.



" The Commission are assured that after five or six years- cultivation and manufacture. Tobacco could bo produced in New Zealand, equal in quality to any that is now imported, and that the industry once established, the same amount of revenue that is now raised by the Customs duty on imported Tobacco could be raised by means of stamps oh the locally pro duced Tobacco." The final report of the Colonial Industries and Tariff Commission, laid before the House of Representatives on the sth of September, 1881, on the culture and manufacture of Tobacco, was as follows :— "That in order to encourage the growth and manufacture of Tobacco in New Zealand, your Committee recommend that the duty on Tobacco grown within the Colony, should be reduced to One Shilling per lb. for a period of not less than five years. In accordance with such recommendation, the following section was inserted into an Act of th« year 1881, entitled "An Act to Alter the Duties of Customs and Excise.":— " In lieu of the bonus specified in section 12 of tho 'Tobacco Act 1579," the following provisions shall tako effect on and after the passing of this Act, namely—The duty on Tobacco manu factured in tho Colony shall be One Shilling per found, and this rate of duty shall remain in force until the 31st day of Docembor, 1888." Thopresentdnty on imported Tobacco is Threo Shillings and Sixpence per lb, and on Cigars, Six Shillings. It is estimated that about two tons of To bacco can be obtained from three acres of good land, and numbers of farmers have oxprosscd their willingness to onter into contracts for tho growth of Tobacco at prices varying from five ponce to tenpence per lb. for all Bound leaf ac cording to quality. The Custom roturns for the year ISB2 show that duty was paid in New Zealand, during that yoar, on 1,080.5751b5. of Tobacco, andßß,972lbs. of Cigars, or 486j) tons of Tobacco, and 393 tons of Cigars; while the Victorian returns for 1881 show that the quantity of manufactured Tobacco imported into that Colony during the yoar was ).309,6391ba., and of. unmanufactured leaf, 3e9,GS7lba. Tho market for Tobacco outside tho Colonies is almost ■unlimited, and no difllculty will be found in advantageously disposing of any sur plus amount that may bo growu ovcrand above what will be required for local consumption. Several manufactories of Tobacco and Cigars have been established in tho Colonies of Victoria and New South Wales, but up to the present time no manufactory has been established in Now Zealand, and tho Company will not have tho disadvantage of competing with others. The Company will be able to sell Tobacco and Cigars at a highly remunerative price to them selves for much less than even tho prosont duty on imported Tobacco, so that the immense ad vantage of tho development of this industry to the public who are smokers cannot be too highly rated. Tho total number of farmers now contracting Is sixty-nine, while tho acreage under cultivation exceeds six hundred. It is intended that the Company shall take over the contracts which have been made In anticipation of the formation of the Company. Tho Company is offering pricos of from five* pence to eightponco per lb. for tho largo varie ties ; up to tonpenco for Havana raw leaf. Tho Promoters beg to call tho attention of in tending Investors to the fact that thoy have no intention of buying land, or otherwise expend ing money, except for furnishing farmers with tho necessary quantities of superior seed, and otherwiso putting them in tho way of pro ducing and harvesting tho leaf. The Company are prepared to become purchasers of their crops at a price remunerative both to the grower and the Company as manufacturers. The present enterprise should recommend itself strongly to all New Zealand fanners, mer chants, and others interested in the advance and prosperity of tho Colony. Apart from the consideration of actual profit to those concerned in the undertaking, great good must indisputably accrue to tho Colony by the iutroduction of an industry which will tend to keep in this country the large amount of money which is annually sent abroad for the purchase of the imported article. ■ ...



Forms of Application for Shares may be obtained at the offices of MESSRS FREDK. NUTTER & SON, Now Zealand Insurance Buildings. pHEAP AND GOOD CUTLERY. THOMAS SAMUEL, Importer op Cutlery, Has just received a good supply of all kinds of TABLE AND POCKET CUTLERY, Consisting of Ivory and Bone Table Knives, Pocket Knireß, Scissors and Razors, Table Knives and Forks in cases, suitable for wedding and complimentary presents; also, Electro-plated Ware, Siberian Forks and Spoons, specially oheap value, Sider ophron Forks and Spoons, having the lustre finish ana ring of Sterling Silver, All the above goods selling at very low prices, THOMAS SAMUEL, 108, QUEEN-STREET, ■ Next to Mr Westpfahl' Bootmaker. 1 H. J O U N I N G, O • HOUBE AND LAND AGENT, COLLECTOR. &a Opposite Surrey" Hills Estate, ARCH HILL. "TfcEVONPORT, NORTH SHORE



WELLS BROS., CARTERS, OAKKIBRS, ETC. Bricks, Lime, Shells, Ash Tiles, &c. always en hand, QALE OF BUSINESS. The undersigned has Sold his Stock-in-Trade and Goodwill to iMossrs Clarke and Edwards, as from the Ist instant. Any Accounts owing to me, and paid to them, their receipt will be sufficient discharge. I take this opportunity of returning by sinoere thanks to the numerous friends and patrons that bo liberally supported me during the time I have been in business in this district, and, at the same time, commend my successors to your kind consideration, ANDREW NOBLE, Newmarket, November 17,1883. Referring to the above, we trust old friends will continue their support to us as liberally as given to our predecessor. Customers will be>waited upon as usual, and orders kindly given will be carefully apd faith fully attended to CLARKE AND EDWARDS. Continuation of cheap dbapery & clothing sale. H. AT XI N S Begs to thank his numerous Patrons for the wonderful success of his CHEAP DRAPERY AND CLOTHING SALE, And also to announce that he has succeeded in securing from the Now Purchasers a Lease of bis present premises. H. ATKINS Begs also to say that as the WHOLE STOCK Has been RE-MA EKED IN RED, He will continue his Sale for a Few Weeks Longer, and the Whole Stock will still bo offered AT HEAVY REDUCTIONS Off the usual price. ALL NEW GOODS WILL BE SOLD For a short time at about WHOLESALE PRICE. JOB STOCKS IN DRESS MATERIALS, JOB STOCJC OFANY DESCRIPTION CHEAP LINES ABE CQNSTANTLYJBEI BOUGHT, AND ARE ALL MARKED AT VKEY LOW TRICES; ..■ ~. \ aH. ATKINS, PRAPKR. CLOTHIER, fee.



Special Advertisements. ' JsTew Law Partnership. THE UNDERSIGNED beg to announce that they have Commenced Practice in Co-partner ship as BARRISTERS AND SOLICITORS, In Chambers in Hioh-street, opposit Mr W. Atkins Printing Office. ' E. W. BURTON. W. J. NAPIER. Auckland, September 22nd, 1883, Remarkably cheap lines IN DRESS MATERIALS, &C, CLOTHING, &a, WILLIAM R. BRIDGMAN'S. _. / 500 Yards Plain Cold Lustres, 4»d, sWs<l Jj 800 Yarda Fancy Dross Goods, iid,sid,7jd <* a 2000 Yards do, 9d, IOJd, Is AS Fancy Silk Mixed Checks. Is yard £o 30 Fancy Print Shirts, 2s 9d half price M*. 50 Pairs Net Curtains from 2s ltd pair ""si^ ?S7 WhitoandUnbleachedLincnDamasks •p a Table Covers, all sizes, from Is 6d each $y Large Assortment Capca, Dolman Capes, o § Shawls, and Squares, from Is td, less n g than half-price g&a 12 Ladies' Silk Jackets, from 17s 6d, *1 V worth Double 500 Pieces New Prints, from 3Jd, New Plain and Fancy Sateens Good Assortment New Cashmeres and Nuns Veilings White and Grey Calicoes, Wholesalo Price, by Piece* net cash Boys'and Youths' Tweed Suits, 12s 6d, great bargains Boys' and Youths' Mole Trousers, from 4s 3d Men's Tweed Trousers from 5s 6d, 8s 6d, 7s 6d, 8s 9d Men's, Boys', and Youths' Straw Hate In great variety Job Lot of Carpets, to bo cleared out Cheap, to make room ; Felt Carpet, 44in. wido, Is 6Jd yard: Tapestry Carpet, 2s Id ; Brussels, 3s 6d; Kidderminster, 2s lid; Splendid Assort ment Floorcloths, from Is 2d yard. Five per cent Discount on Cash Purchases over 20s. JUNCTION DRAPERY WAREHOUSE.



The Fastness of Our Lives.—Wo live, as a nation, too fast. Wo mistake license for liberty, and misname dash, progression. We oat, smoke, drink, walk, work, too much and too quickly. The continuous operations of machinery wear away tho structure. Rest and lubrication are indispensable. What these aro to mechanism, Udolpiio Wolfe's Schiedam Aromatic Schnapps Is to the human system.



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