SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

■ ~, n ,. hi . mm, /Thin Kvoninr. S.-I3 HIGH WATER \ To.movrow Morning 9.0 BUNSKT.—This Rvonlng, 6.15 '"■ SUNItISK—Td-inori-ow ikliirninsr, 1.44 - MOON'S AGK-Lort Quarter, 22nd, 1.23 a.m.

ARRIVALS.

Southern Cross, 3..".. Hoas, from tho South Sea Brceae, schooner, Sylva, from Russell Qlenelg, s.s., Stoplienson, from Tauranga lona, s.s., Amodeo, from Russell

DEPARTURES.

Gael, schooner, Austen, for Fiji iaira,:barque, Howe, for London Christina, schooner, Branson, for Mongonui Macgrcgor, >.s., Johnson, for Whangarci

IMPORTS.

Per Southern Cross—Bo tons cargo, ex ionic, and 380 sheep.

EXPORTS.

Per Quean, for Norfolk Island—s,oooft sawn timber and a large quantity of sundry cai-go.

Inwards Coastwihk.—Bessie, from Kennedy Bay, with 22,i81ft timber; Rata, from Waiara with 30,170 ft timber; Sea Breeze, from Russell, with 80 tons coal; Paku, from Tairua, with 23,000 ft timber; Christina, from Mongonui, with 52,821 ft timber; i'ukupukii, from Whangapara para, with 45 tons firewood.

Outwards Coastwise.—Bessie, for Kennedy Bay; Rata, for Waiara; Olive, for Hikataia; Paku, for Tatrua; Fanny, for Whangapoa; Pukapuka, for Barrier.

The barque Laira sailed for London at an early hour tliis morning.

The schooner Mary King cleared at the Cus toms to-duy for Kaipara, whither she proceeds in ballast.

From this port the barquo Ganymede proceeds to Tlmaru, where she will load for London. She entered outwards at the Customs to-day.

The Union Company's ncwsteamerTakapuna leaves Port Chalmers for the Manukau this oveninrf, and may bo expected at tho latter port on Wednesday morning.

Tho P.M. s.B. Australia will arrive from Sydney on Monday morning, and leave for San Franciaco via Honolulu about 2 p.m. the same •day.

The schooucr Queen is expected to sail for Norfolk Island this evening. She cleared at the Customs to-day. Passengers :—Mr T. Jonos, Mrs Jonea, Mrs McLiver and 2 children.

Tho s.s. Glenete left Tauranga at 4 p.m. yesterday, and arrived at Auckland at 10 a.m. to-day. Passengers: Mr and Mrs Brett, Miss McLollon. Messrs J. Menzie, French, Gage, Bennett, Proude.

Tho s.s. lona arrived from Russoll and North ern ports at 4 a.m. to-day, Passengers :—Messrs Grace, Caughoy, Kennedy,LJttlowood, Howard, Brighouso, Bussor, Sealer, Williams, Letts, Fairbura, Brooks, Waimsley, Larkins, O'Brien, four native ministers, and 9 steerage.

The s.s. Southern Crow left Wellington on tho 12th, Napier on the 14th, Gisborno on tho 15th, called at Tokomaru, and arrived at Queen street Wharf at 1 p.m. to-day. Passengers :— Mrs Clarke, Messrs Ellis. Lockwood. Fox, Hunt r, North. Ex lonic: Miss Da vies, Mesirs Jackson.and Hollingß.

The following steamers of tho Union Com pany's flest aro expected horo next wook.— Wanaka, from Taranaki (at tho Manukau), Sunday, u»a.m.; Itlntfarooma, from Melbourne via the South, Monday, 10 a.ni,; Waitaki, from Timaru, Wednesday; Takapuna (at Munukau), from tho South, Wednesday morning ;Onmpcro, from Tauranga, Friday,

KAIPARA SHIPPING.

Hkads, this day. Arrived, yesterday: Anno Wilson. To-day Freetrader.

The Stella is engaged conveying material for the lighthouse on north spit.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

VViian'Oahki, this day. Arrived: Macgrcgor, from Auckland, 7.30 am.

Thames, this day. Sailed, this morning: Augusta, brlgantino, for Rockhampton, with 120,0u8ft kahikatoa. INFORMATION FOR MARINES. Wki.mnot»;», this day. The Marino Department havo received a tulc gram from the Harbour Master at Nelson to the effect that tho steamer tirafton carried away tha beacon at French Pass at 1 o'clock this morning.

COMMERCIAL.

Kvbniso Star Office, this day. • Mr W. DowdkCs Wbbkly Report.— The past week shows a fair amount of business done both in the product) and fruit markets, although considerable improvomont is looked forward to during the noxt few weeks. Fruit from ■ Sydney arrived In somewhat better oondl . tion than it haa loen doing for some weeks past, and the resnlt has boen that prices obtained for most lines have been satis . factory to shippers. American apples, in good condition, show a good inquiry, and average prices have beon roollsod. At present thero is a ' good demand for vlioune and bacon of sound - quality, stocks bolng low. Potatoes show a considerable advance since since lust week's quotations, and linos of good Canterbury can bo nuittotl roadily at prices ranging from uA 10s to £5 pir ton. New potatoes, lnoacr.. < inquiry, and prices can bo (juotcu nominal. y at.£3 to £10 por ton. In onions a fair inquiry exists.andlf of good quality, commands averago prloes. Oatß, owing to heavy arrivals from tho South, has almost over-stooked tho market, and prices in eonscQuence rulo exceed ingly low, while nmi/o, owing to small stocks in Mild, lias sliffhtly advauuod, and rnarkot con flldemblyflrmorsincolastropott. Butterandcggs —little improvement haß to bo noted, prices re malning oa quoted lasi week. Sales during tho week hare beon fairly attended, and prices obtained for iurnituro havo boon very satis factory. PriCo3 for fruit can be quoted thus: —Apples, Amnrlcan. in good condi , lion, 12s to IBs por case; lemons, 7s to 83 por cose; cocoanuts, in to 10s por 100; oranges (Sydney), Js to Off 6d pep case; mandarins, FsCdlo lls Cd por caao; bananas, lid to 3d por lb; pine apples, 8s to 9s por •^ doz. Produce: Canterbury potatoes, good in quiry, £110s to to per ton', new potatoes, && to «10 por ton ; onions, 2d to /Jd per lb; pumpkins, fa Oil to 10s per cwt;3oats, 2s 3d to 33 5d por bushel; wheat, :-s Oil; maize, 3s Grj to 3s ikl ; sharps, 5s to Ss 6d ; bran, 5s (id : butter, fresh. Sd to (id per lb; butter, Bait, 6d to 7dj cheospj good quality, Sri to Cd ; eggs, per doz., l(M; t>acon and hams, Od to 8d ; hams, only lid. Poultry quotations: Fowls, 2s 10d to 8s Sd ; geese, 6g 3d; docks, 2s to Be, &c, &c. Johm and E. Lijydon report saljss for tho week as boine unusually brisk; bidding being spirited In every article offered notwitstanding tho stagnant stato of business. Household fur niture Slew) appoars to bo in demand; suites in cretonne and hair sold from 105s to 120s (spring bottomed), 25s to 455: mirrors, 7s Cd to lls 6d; oval and round tables, 25s to 27s 8d; ntulfod bottom chairs, 7b ; cane bottom chairs iAuitrian bentwood). 8s to 8s Od; dressing tables, 7s 6d to 10s; coffeo tables, in Od to fis 8d; single Iron bedsteads, 15s 8a to 16s Cd: doublo • ditto, 82s to 355; carpets, Is lOd to 2s 3d. Dra pery, clothing, earthen ware, tinware, and mock jewollery woro offered and disposed of at prices ovsr their reserves. Oamaru potatoes sold freely at £5 10s. Teas; New season's, ex Hoi iiou. In boxes of 121bs net, at Is 8d lb. Sugar and soap at nakors' prices; flour and oatmsal at millers' prices. Canterbury b«oon and hams, Sd to iOJd; dairy-fed bacon, 7d; onions, lid lb; " new potatoes, la lb, Mb B. ABTHun'fl Wbbklit Rcpoijt.—During tho last fortnight tho produce market has beon rather quiet Fruit has somewhat improved In prloo and that from America came to hand in good order, and realised fair price*. But little ■ good bacon to hand;~thero is a good demand. Cheese of good finality comes to hand slowly, and prices rule tow; tho demand is limited. New potatoes, if good, that is, ripe and large, sell freely at good prices; small and unripe/ difficult to worfc off. Land market quiet. Mon day Sale of land at Mount Eden. Tho atten dance was falr.blrtdlngslow.stillfair prices wor« obtained Allotment fronting View-road.about 50 x 150 ft, sold at £2 2s Bd to £2 lCsper foot. Tues day • Sale of household furniture, etc., et mart. A aood number were present, and fair prices wero realised. Wednesday: Salo of fnjit-at mart. A good attendance, Amerioan apples sold at 13s 6d to 16s lid per caso; Sydney oranges, hi bad order, 3s to 8s 6d; lemons, Is M to is 6d, The sale of household furniture, eto, at Water loo House passod offsatisfaetorlly. Friday! Sale of noultry, produce, fruit, etc. Attendance good, PoulU1" b37"*ht flxtremo prices. Young.pigs liavcsoldntvorvi'i.viirlcesforthelasUwo weeks. Produce brought I'ulr prices, well cleaned out. Fowlß 2s lOd to 3s Sd; ducka, 2s to 3s 3d; gecso, fis 3d; pigs, 7s Gd to 10s; pigeons. 2s M; old potatoes, Is 6d to 6» 6d; now potatoes, Jd to ]}d «er lb • onions, Jd to 2d; wheat, 3s Bd; malzo, 3s 6d to 3s 7d ; sharps, 5s to 5s 3d; bran, 6s M; flour £8 to £13 10s; theoso, 2d to 5Jd: butter, 2id to 7d ; salt,sa; tea, 21s j sugar, 3d to-lid; blsoults, Sd to 6d; confectionery, 8d: sauce, is; bacon, 2ld to BJd ; oggs, Is 2Jd : apples, 15s 6d; oranges (damaged), 2s 9d to Ss 2d; lemons, 3}d to 7Jd per doa; loquats, Id por lb; goosoberrlos, Sjd per lb; lemon peel, 10d; eoffoe, Is 2d[ tapioca, Sd.

Messrs CAitßiNßa asd Tayw>b held their - ! usual Friday's sale of poultry, etc., and roport a full attendance and bidding spirited. Poultry Xree Ordinary fowls, 2a to 2s 6d, 2s9d, 2s lid; vouna pigs sold well at 8s 6ds, 10s, Us; ducks, Toune li to Is (id; rabbits, Is: pigeons, Is 6d: Janarieß, 13a, ISb. Produce: New potatoes, Id to Hd la; fresh butter, 8d lb; loquats. 2d; cabbage. 8s Id sack; bacon, inferior, lid to 3d; medium, 3Jd to 4}d; superior, 5d to 7d; harag, Inferior 2d to Id; superior, ihd to 7d; cheesa, imrket netting'well supplied; old ehceso, Id to^sd- now itto, Id to M 'lb. Groceries; TMnrnttH 4d to £d; sugar, whlto, Hil; bro^, ditto. 83d; tea in B half eheste ,'ls M toll Dd; boxes, ditto, 15s; mus.tard, 7d- coffee.ls4d;candles,B}d; keroslnc islOd; ioMi ft iU to 255. according to quality: flour, 8s ftl to 13s { bran, Cs; sharps, 5s fid; niaizo, good Bamplc73s 6d;oato, 2s Bd to 2s9d; chaff, 2s6d{ SSaeSi, ft. tho furniture sold woll. Chest SJl*ors £217s Bd {meat safes. £1 5s ; tables, 10s Kfid; cimirs,4Bto7a6d; sofas, <1 t0£2103; wood bedsteads. 9s Gd to 30a i; iron ditto, 16s to X lOs-mattrassoa, fls to 16o; palliasses, 4s to 14s. A general assortment of drapery and foney goodi and jewellery all sold at prices satisfactory. The salo on Monday at Mr Brown's cTocory and provision store, Ponsonby, was weU attended! Bidding spirited an<f good prices secured.

Chief Post-Office, Auckland.

Mails will Cldsk as under :— TJIJB Day. For Port Fituroy. por Pukapuka, at 4 a.m. Monday, lOthlnst Por 5.9, Australia as follows :— For Sandwich Islands, United States of America, Canada, British Columbia. Control and South America, and British and Foreign West Indies, at 1 p,n>. For. United Kingdom and Continent of Europe, at I p.m. For money orders, at 11 a,m. For registered letters and newspapers, at 11.30 a.m. Lato letters, bearing an oxtm fee of six pence in addition to tho postage will be received by tho Mail Agent on board tho steanior up to tho time of soiling, For Tairua, per Paku. at 3 p,m. For Whitiangl and Uppor Mill, per Argylp, qt 3 p.m. For Rarotonga, por Atlantic, at p.m. For Russoll and Kawolwwa, per Itingarooma, at 4 p.m. For Tauranga, Ohlnomutu, and Opotlki, per Qlonolg, at i p.m. For Russoll, Kawakawa, Wangaroa, and Mon gonui, per loaa, at l.:'O p.m. For Glsborna and Naplar, por Southern Cross, at a p.m. Tuesday, 20th inst. For Waiwora, Kawau. Omaha, and Matukana, por Rose Casoy, at 10 a.m. For Taranaki and Southern ports, per Wanaka, at 11 a,m. For Whanguret Heads, Parua. Walpu, Whanga rel, Ivamo, Tangihua, and Mangapai, per Macgrogor, at i p.m. Thursday, 22nd Inst. For Taranaki, Southern ports, and Australian Colonies, per Takapuna, at 8 a.m. S. B. BISS, Chief Postmaster. Chief Post-ofllco, Auckland.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

November 17, 1888.

Abbott's Opera House —Mr Polk's Spcoial Comedy Company, " An Arabian Night," 8 p.m.

Drill-shed—Qardoners' Horticultural Society's Show, 12 (noon) till 10 p.m.'

V.M.C.A.—Devotional servlcoand addresses, 7.30 p.m. Working Men's Club—Delegates of tho Eight Hours' Demonstration, 7.3) p.m.

Births.

FINNERTY.—On November 10, at hor resi dence, Fern Vale, Pukoriinu, the wife of John Fjnncrty of a daughter. GIBSON.—On November 10, at her residence, Otahuhu, tho wife of John Gibson of a son. TANNER.—On Noyembor 11, at Albert Road, Devonport, tho wifo of Mr a. Tanner of a son.

Marriage.

STAINTON-POTTER.-On Nov. 13th, at St. Luke's Presbyterian Church, Rcmucra, Auck land, by the Rev. Q. B. Monio, Josoph Thomas, eldest son of George Stainton, Kyhor Pass, to Alice Augusta, only daughter of tho Into K. A. Potter, jeweller, of Birmingham, England. Homo and Tasmanian papers please copy.

Death.

PARKER.—On November 16, at her parents' rcsidenco, Nelson-street, £)lep, the only and beloved daughter of Jno. and JSllzaboth Parker; aged 7 years and 5 months. The funeral will leave her parents' residence on Sunday, at 3 p.m. Friends are requested to accept this intimation, i ROACH.—November 10, at Mount St. John, the infant daughter of Mr and Mrs ,1. J, Roach.

Notices to Correspondents.

R. Marsh.—Wo cannot make our columns tho medium for addressing Jotters to private individuals.

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

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 1883.

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

Gbatification will bo general throughout these colonies on receipt of the cable news which we publish to-day to the effect that General Mcjvor's projected .expedition to New Guinea bag ended in complete collapse. It was evident that no good end could be served by the scheme of the daring Adven turer being pereisted in, and many complica tions have been prevented by the determined attitude taken up in relation to it by the Imperial Government, General Molvor's proposal had one good result—it helped to force a declaration of Imperial policy in regard to New Guinea, bo that the colonial representatives now assembling at Sydney ppuJdmeet with the full assurance that, lfthoy reaolyed'upitedly upon the annexation and colonisation of thai Ivast and valuable island,

their efforls would bo encouraged instead of discountenanced by Her Majesty's Min isters. Their path is now further cleared by the collapse of the filibustering expedi dition, and they can proceed to take suoh joint action as may bo thought advisable without having tocalculatoupon encounter ing opposition from a private and unauthor ised company, which might, however, have been able to urge priority of claim. The ull discussion evoked at Home by tlO various projects regardingNe\vGuinea,anu the attention given to the subject through out Europe, have been successful in showing that no other power has intentions (though not a few have strong desires)' in the direc tion of taking possession of the unclaimed portions of the island ; while tho Dutch, who own a small part of it, have evinced a most friendly feeling towards the proposal to annex the larger division of the island to England's rule. Thero is also n stimulus given to the forthcoming Inter colonial Conference by the fact that if no authoritative action is shortly taken to set up British rule in New Guinea, Germany, Italy, or Russia will be certain to step in and assert a claim to the Island. There is now a fair field for colonial annexation, and if the colonies do not rise to the opportu nity it will certainly never again occur.

Frozen Meat Trade.

A cablegram to-day states that London salesmen say the frozen meat trade is being overdone by excessive shipments. The last Loan and Mercantile Agency oircular, by the Brindisi twail, speaks of a decline under pressure of supplies, and 32, £>00 carcases wero then daily expected. The magnitude of these shipments, however, if tending to lower prices, had the good effect of closing the market to inferior meat, and 3,000 ■, sheep from South America wore then unsaleable at from 3d to 4d per lb. Tho lonic's cargo from New Zealand, fetched Cd to 7d, with a ready sale. The de pression of the market by excessive sup plies must tell most against inferior meat, and we gather from the fact of the cargo per ship Lyttelton from Dunedin, selling on November 12 at o'Jd per lb, that New Zealand mutton is holding its own. The market is practically un limited ; still, wo cannot look for much higher values, becauso English and Scotch mutton was selling wholesale at 7Jd to 8d por lb. when the last San Francisco mail left. The quality of Now Zealand meat, however, gives this colony a special ad vantage, for tho cost of freezing and con veyance is the Komo upon our mutton an on tho lower grades from Australia. There fore, so long an English values pay for ex port, we may hope that New Zealand muat will dominate the market.

Cottage Gardening.

Thk Show now open in tho Drill-shed, under tho auspices of tho Gardonera' Horticul tural Socioty is worthy of public support. ■It is not to tho credit of a city so favourable for gardening ns Auckland that our old established Horticultural Society found, itsolf lately compelled, by want of funds, to discontinue granting money prizes. This was tantamount to shutting working gar deners out, and without their competition these exhibitions could hardly display tho best standards of excellence. Under theso circumstances tho gardeners took the matter in hand thomsolves, and havo suc ceeded in gotting together an admirable collection of oxhibitc. Tho show of vogotables particularly, considering tho unfavourable character of tho reason, i.i romarkablo. Thero is a fear, however, that from lack of public support tho labours of this Society will havo to succumb to financial prossnro, and in ordor to provoko a wider interest in tho onterpriso which has cost so much of work and effort, wo appeal on their behalf to all who take nu interest in cottngo ganleniug. Thoro is no grent mystery about tho art of producing moiißtor cabbages or champion roses. It i» (wisiblo to all who havo a pieeo of ground nnd are willing to ex pend upon it a littlo steady, wholesome work and pains. Tho show, attractive though it Is in single specimens, would bothrco times tlio sizo if all who might competo with honour wero represented. And every choice ex hibit tolls something of homo comfort and happy family lifo, for cottage garrtonlner koops men interested in their homo", and tends to tho creation of healthy tastes. We wish well to the (iardenors' Horticultural Society. Othor efforts of a kindred kind havo unfortunately como to nn untimely end, but tho vory power of strong revival, the fact ot constant reappearance, proves Mint the elomonts of succohh oxixt if they run only bo brought together and wisely used.

Report of tho Onrclonors' Horticultural Show, Sporting Notes, and other reading raattor will bo found on tho fourth pngo ol

this itmio.

Monday, at noon, is tho latest tilno foi receiving nominations for tho Mayoralty So far, Cr, Waddol is tho only candidate.

Six ffimalo sorynnts nt Wellington Hospital have resigned over tho wquobblo which ledtothoretircmentofDr. Hammond, Thoy demand an inquiry, and indicate thnfc the fault ii> on tho niilo of tho honorary Btaff, and not of tho resident aurgeon. History soeins repeating itsolf.

Mr Seed, Undersecretary for tho Marine Department, is expected in Auckland from the South next Monday. The Rogistrar of tlio Supreme Court linn appointed^ Mr Thos. Maoftarlano trustoo in tho estate of Edward Murphy, gonoral dealer, a quorum of creditors not naving been obtained. The liabilities nro £138 15s 8d (Mr It. Arthur and Messrs Clark and Gone being the largest creditor*), whllo tlie assets are stated at £10, The first meeting of the creditors of Chan. A. Robortson, teacher, of Pujmluim, wiu hold this morning, when Mr Thomas Mac flarkne was elected trusteo. Tho debtor's liabilities are stated at £U5 14s lljd (Mr John Abbot, who proves for £08 10s, being tho largest creditor), and the &*sctti (furni ture) are sot down at £25. A theft of a most paltry and wretched character is reported from Mount Albert. At tho soireo on Thursday evening, tiioro was a surplus of cake, which the ladies very kjndly decided to Bond to .the Industrial Homp. puring tl)o "night, however, it was stolen from tho hall where it had been left, and consequently could pot bo seen. Sovernl larrikins displayed their mis chievous propensities during tho progress of the samo concert by throwing cayenne popper on the floor and through tho windows into tho room. Their named aro known, and it will bo interesting to them to learn that they havo rondcred themsolvos liablo to imprisonment, and tho application of that most effective instrument known as "the cat" In another column will bo found a report of the presentation of a testimonial and purse of sovereigns by tho employes of tho Auckland Timber Company to Mr Thomas Hobson, who formerly managod tho Nowton business for the Company, and who has more recently been manager of tho manu facturing department. Tho proceedings ■were characterised by expressions of the deepest regret for Mr llobson's departure, and best wishes for future prosperity.

At the annual meeting of the Star of Edpn I/oval Orange Lodge, hojfl last eyonjng, the following officers woro installed by Pro. A. W. Gladding, Installing Ofliccr i—{Jro, J. Donaldson, W.M. ; Bro. J. Roscman, D.M.; Bro, Hill, Secretary; Bro. Ljnnot, treasurer; and Bro. Patterson, G.L.P.

" M, " writes that some good entertain mnnt should be got up to aid tho newly formed Benevolent Society, so that }t may have some funds besidps subscriptions to start with, and that the collection? of onp Sunday from the various places of worship should be asked for the same objent, He also thinks that the proprietors of tho various places of amusement might bo requested to give tho proceeds of some popular evening's amusement to the same good cause after deducting (if they so de^ sire) the expenses. Ho adds that they havo not been hitherto troubled much in that direction.

The following aro the namea of crows gieked to row together in the Ponsonby owing Club's Trial Fours on Saturday, November 24:—No. 1 crow : H. J. Mor poth, J. B. Morpeth, J. Garrett, C. Brown. No. 2 crow : Leatham, R. Witt, W. Witt, P. Howard. No. 3 crew: Smith, D. Watson, Lloyd, Marks. No. 4 crow: D. Miller, Gowdie, Emery, C. Culpan. No. 5 crow : Edmonds, Stanford, H. Vyhite, Henderson. No. 6 crew : Wall nut, Copper, C. H. White, Whitesidc. No. 7 prew : A. Jonps, Moore, Comyns, Dick eon. No. 8 crew: Cook, Fpgden, T. Fatquljar, Kirk,

It was intended to hold tho fortnightly meeting of the Trade and Labour Council lost night, but tho inclement weather exercised such an effect upon tho patriots who comprise the membership of that body that only the Chairman, Secretary, e,x- Secrotavy, and three delegates put In an appearance. An adjournment was con sidered desfrabio, and was accordingly carried into offect.

If tho results are to bo measured by the bsuoliiaire'u deserts, the vnlsilictoi-y.concert to Mr (Jordon (Joocli, for which prepara tions arc now actively going on, should be a pronounced and brilliant success. Wo has {n'oved liimsulf an able and indefatigable tcacbor, his services have ever been will ingly given fur the promotion of charitable objects, the Choral Society has derived great advantage from his assistance at their oratorial performances, and for two years past his face and form have been familiar at our local concerts. He is by far the most popular professional vocalist who has ever resided in Auckland, and his with drawal v ill leave a gup in musical circles not easily filled up. It is sincerely to be hoped, then, that the valedictory concert on the 29th inst. will be worthy tho city, and that it will fittingly mark tho popular sense of Mr Gooch's talents and his readiness to serve the cause of charity. A strong committee is making the necessary arrangements, all the leading musicians of the place have promised their assistance, and a programme of rare attractiveness is being drawn up. Alfred Heyde, with a number of aliases, was fully committed for trial on three charges of forging and uttering cheques with intent to fraud. The Justices were Messrs Hull and Clayton. At the weekly sitting of tho Board of Education the Secretary reported as follows as to the number of children attending city schools who reside outside of the boundaries of the city school districts :—Wellosloy streot: Boys, 71 ; girls, 72. Beresfora streot : Boys, 150; girls, 115. Nelson street : Boys, 0"; girls, 10, making a grand total of 421. Mr Theo. Cooper considered that children living outside certain districts should not be admitted to schools to tho ex clusion of children who wero residents in tlio districts. At tho suggestion of Mr Moss, Mr Cooper consented to table a motion on this question. To tho Editor: Sir, —Will you kindly correct the statement made in your last im pression by thelnsjjcctorof Abbiitoir*, who, it is stated, reported that lie had condemned one sheep at my shop. Now, it should read that ho condemned one sheep of mine destroyed by dogs at the «laug)>ter-yardß. You will neo tho importance of this to me.— Yours, &c, E. Lanolbv. James Milne, charged with tho lnrocny of silver knives and forks, value ;los, the property of Patrick OlecKon, and William Lounds, charged with maliciously breaking of glass and assaulting Mr O. F. Taylor, wero remanded until Monday noxt. The Philharmonic Socioty's concert, which has beon looked forward to with a coiuider ablo dogroo of Interest, takes place on Thursday evening next (Nov. 22nd) in the Choral Hall. It will be seen by a glance nt the progiammo, which appears in our adver tising columns, that the first part is com posed entirely of selections from }landel'« " Messiah," and tluit it will bo followed by miscellaneous ifoms of an Interesting nature. Mr Oooeh willnin^ " Why do the Nations?" in tho iii-Ht part and " A Hong of Noptuno " (by Diohl) lv tho second. Tho programme is oortainly an attractive one, and should draw a crowded houso.

A fracas, which has reunited somewhat seriously, occurred lnst night at the Kagle Inn. Some high words ensued between a man named O'Connor and a young woman, when another man unmtxl Chmtopnor Smith intcrferred. Smith nays ho wns struck by O'Conner with tho knob of an umbrella. Whether this iv truo remains to bo scon, but at all events Smith Is now sulToring from an incised wound about an inch Mid a half lonj/, which wns dressed and bamlnged by Dr, Torment.

"Anglo-Israel" writes in reference to a paragraph in our jontonlny'i iwuo relating to excavation!) of tho Hill of Turn, stating that the information is erroneous. Ho jwys:—"No excavations have yot taken plttCO nt Tara, nnd when they aro mado tho probability is that it will bu a national undertaking under tlio supervision of (the Maßonio) Zorubbnbol." Our information wn« derivod from a Homo notrspaper, which win making jocular remarks on the sub ject ; and tlio facts woro said to havo been elicited during an examination in tho Sheflicld Bankruptcy Court.

(iroy-Btroeb bids fair to become ono of the most attraotivo of tho Btreots of Auckland. The flourishing young treos on cithnr side, planted by tlio City Council, present a cheerful and int«re«tinj; nppoaranco to tlio eyo. At tho foot of thin street will bo ob served a block of throo eomploto, well finished, and mibstantial houses, conspicuous for tho artistic beauty of their architecture, which wero .erected by the owner, Mr Nicholas Siminn, an old rcuiduut of tho city, Those compact buildings occupy a com manding position, ami arrest immodiata at tention, nnd in design nnd finish they relloct great credit on tho skill and profo sionul ability of Messrs Mahoney and Sous, the architects, of Queen-street, Tho whole block fronting to Uroy-streot fa divided into three shops, each shop from Queen-street 10 feet, in width and 30 feet 0 in in doplh. Behind each shop ia a parlour 17 x 10 with staircase, landing, uppor basoment, kitchen, and commodious cellar, with upper lloor, sitting-room, and two comfortable bed rooms. Tho partitions between tho shops aro carrier! up in brickwork abovo the roofs as a protection against fire. Tho buildings aro of brick, roofed with iron, and tho front finished, with Portland cement. The faijado is of un ornamental eharactor, each nhep separated on ground lloor by rcsticulatcd piers, and Iwih a doublo shop window with door-way in contro, and v string •oui'so dividing tho upper from tho lower Btories. Shops aro divided by pannollcd nnd moulded plastorv, torniiuatod by carved brackets. Tho buy window* aro boauti fully ornamented with plasters, cornices, and mould half-architrave, while the top of tho building is finished with moulded and bracketed cornice with bnlustrado and parapet,

What " might have been " lv Auckland, and what yet may bo, has just been wit nessed In reality at the city of Aberdeen, Scot land, whuro a largo and valuablo park was lately dedicated to tho public. On tho 27th Hoptombor last, tho Princess Ucatrico performed tho ceremony of declaring open tlio Duthio Park, in close proximity to Aberdeen, which has been gifted too tho city by Miss Duthic, of Ruthrieston, at a cost of £f)0,000. Tho occasion w«s one of freat rejoicing—processions, flags, and unting being the order of tho day, while at night there wero fireworks and illumina tions.

It will bo interesting to elocutionists, and also to thosp who desire to become proficient in tho agreeable art, to learn that amongst tho pagsongors for Auckland by tho steamer lonic, was Mr J. J. Boak, a gold and silver medallist in elocution. Tho gentleman in question has for soveral years very successfully taught.thoelocution class in connection with tho Young JJoil's Christian Association of Londonderry, and was also instructor of a dramatic club. It is his inten tion to remain in Auckland, and to form elocution and dramatic classes for the study of tho art in nil its branches, inducting reading and public speaking, next spring.

The dovotioual meeting ,it tho Young Mcii'h Christian Association was well attonded last evening. Addresses wero doliveretl by Mr Knight and Kovs. A. Roid and J. S. Hill. The mooting to-night will bo addressed by Roys. J. Hill and D. Whytock.

Two members of tho " Romuora Bicy lcists " left on Thursday for a 10 days' tour of tho Waikato.

An oiccllpnt musical and ljtorary pro gramme has been arranged by tho Excelsior Good Templars for their social gathering in the Franklin lload Schoolroom on Wed; nosday evening noxt, An additional at traction is offered by a series of parlour gamos, which will take place subsequently, and which should afford innocent amuse ment for the young people. Refreshments will bo prpvidptl on a liberal scale,

The Bible class for men will meot as usual to-morrow afternoon at 3 o'clock in tho Lecture Hall of the V.M.C.A. Tho Hoy, J, S. Hjll Is tho conductor, The anniversary services in connection with tho Aloxandra-s.trool Primitive Mothodist Church, will be held to-morrow. Sermons will he preached: morning by the Rev. Mr MpNicol, afternoon by Itev, W. J, Wutldn, and in'tho ovenlng by Itov, \V. Calder. Singing by tho children. The services at St. Paul's Church to-mor row arc of a special character. Tho mornine; sermon is by the Rev. J. S. Hill. Thorc will bo an attractive children's floral service in tho af ternoon at 3 p.m. Tho ovomug service will bo conducted and Hcrnion preached by tho Incum bent; subject of discourse " Burdens." Special collections in aid of parsonage dpbt, Sunday services to be held at tho several churehos aro announced olsowhoro. St. jratthow'B: Tho Rev. Wm. 'J'ebhs, M.A., will deliver a memorial sarmon at U a.m. on the death of Mr Joseph Brown, lato organist of tho church. St. Paula: A flowor sorvico for tho children in tho afternoon. Service for tho poor on pie Hospital lawn by the Bcresford-street choir, la consequence of tho voty Inclement jyoathoi; last Sunday, which liiilitatod against tho anniversary sen-ices in connection with tho Alexandra-street Sunday-sohool, it has been ar ranged to conUnno them next Sunday, when throo sermons will be nreochod. In tho morn ing at 11 o'clock, by the Rev. Mr Maonlcol ■ in tho afternoon at 8, by the Ilov. \V". J. VVatkins- and in llio cvonlng at 6,30, by tho Rev. MrOllvor. Parties desirous of obtaining suitable articles for presents should inspect the now Kpods just opened by lioylan and Tunilold ho. foro selecting elsewhere.—lAwvi'.J

SCINTILLATIONS.

"An Akaiiian Niuht1' in the Opera House. More work cut out for the horo of Pai i haka. A refreshment "bar."— Tho Sunday Closing Act.' The most likely thing to become a woman.—A little girl. Mr Walker's "long drive " at Wellington gold proves a successful shot. Weather still too hot to last. Is that thunderstorm coming North ? There are now 180 names on the Auck land Telephone Exchange. Sir George Grey contemplates residing permanently in or near Auckland city. Ice cream may taste good, but it's cold comfort after all. Mr A. H. Ross has been elected Chairman of Otago Harbour Board. Tenders will be called next week for the new Baptist Tabernacle at Auckland. Maoris are obstructing the works on the Waikato-Thames Railway. People who don't sutler in tho long run —Theatrical managers. Why should the letter " a " be good for a deaf woman '! —Because it makes her hear. A shock of earthquake was felt at Te Awamutu and Ngaruawahia on Thursday night. Waterloo veterans are not yet extinct, dospite the cruel neglect of this generation, an old Black Watcli soldier named Gor don, aged 94 years, is now residing near Auckland. A Southern tolegain tells of an accident to an " ovorland coach." Do they run some coaches over water down there '! Remember this at Table.—Tho dift'orence between a hungry man and a glutton is, ono longs to eat, and the other eats too long. For Bod-Holders.—The patience of an angler waiting to take a fino trout from a pool is excelled only by that of the trout waiting to be caught. The " Otago Daily Times" ill-naturedly remarks of the recent address by Sir George Groy: — "It seoms to have consisted rather of a glorilication of Sir George's own action in tho past than of any valuable sug geation for future action, and it contains ample proof that it would have beon ex tremely unwise to send him to tho Conven tion as was suggested." A Hovoro thunderstorm passed over Tap anui, Otago, yesterday afternoon. Largo hailstones fell, and the street of the town was like a Hooded river. Great damage was done to garden and farm produce.

THE NATIVE MINISTER IN THE WAIKATO.

[BY TKLKQUAPH. —OWN CORKESPONDKNT.]

Tk Awamutu, last night. Aktkr tho despatch of my former telegrams, Hopa, of Punui, came to Mr Bryco and requested that tho survey of his land bo proceeded with forthwith. This in ono of the blocks for which Mr Jackson applied to havo a hearing. lam told that Mr Bryco promised that a survey should proceed forthwith. This accounts for tho buzz in the Survoy Department, and among the constabulary. lam also informed that an application for hearing has been put in for a block Inland of Kuwhia, and the survey for this willaluo bo gone on with ; and that Kuwhia people want a road made through hero forthwith, and will ask Government to do so.

It is said Tawhiao is at Whatawhata, and in coming here this day. Wahanui, with hiv brother, is about To Kuiti. What tho two latter Kay about tho proposed move ment is unknown, nor will thoir dissent alter tho proceedings, Mr Jackson's ap plication has boon in nearly for twelve months, ho that what is pro]x>Hod to bo done now could havo been dono anytime during the interim. Othor applications similarly neglected ; but thoro is somo trouble in getting ut the truth. Tho boundaries of tho Kawhia Block, I am told, extend well inland, so that long continuity will bo givon to tho Government township and tho land acquired Ly Government.

INTERESTING PRESENTATION.

Tefltlmonlftl from tho Employees of tho Auckland Timber Company to Mr Thomas Hobeon.

Tiik rotirement of Mr Thomas llobsqn from thu responsible position which ho has bo long and satisfactorily tilled in connection with tho Auckland Timber Company was to-day made tho occasion for the presentation of a most complimentary address and purse of sovoroigii.-i to him by the omployees. Al though the intention was not mado known to tho intended recipient, it \va« no secret amoiigt>t tlio mon ana boys omployed in tho mill, and when tho whistle Bounded at noon to-day they hurriod with one accord to tho factory room, whore the presentation was to toko place. Mr Hobson was escorted thither soon afterwards by a reception com mittee, and his appearance was tlio signal for an outburst of enthusiastic applauso, which lasted somo time. Silence having been rcstorod, Mr Thomas 11. Whito, head of tlio door and gonoral machinery depart mont, cnino forward, and addressing Mr llobson, said tlio omployees were depply nensiblo of tho loss which they wore about to sustain by his rotirement. Thoro were at tho present timo in t)|o Com' pany's sorvico many who had entered it as boys, and who wore now filling positions of responsibility and trust, and for this adj rancomont they wore largely indebted to tho care and interest which no had alway* shown in their wolfaro. When it was first known that ho was going away, tliero was a gonoral feeling of regret through tho fac tory, and tho respect and estoom in which ho had been hold by tho employees was clearly demonstrated. His policy hud always ■beon ono of jiißtioo, and in his dealings with tho mon moicy had always tempered justice 'Thoir relations had consequently beon of ft most cordial and satisfactory character. So strong was tlio feeling of regret that steps woro at pneo taken to tmcuro its expression in ucmio practical form, and in all parts of tho establishment a friendly rivalry was shown in the matter. Mr Whito then read tho address, which was as follows:—"Mr Thomas Hob son : Sir, —It is with sincere regret that we, tho employees of the Auckland Timber Com pany, have hoard of your resignation of the position hold by you as foreman in tho Com pany's employ, By your retirement, wo ieol'wo have lost a dear friend and advisor such as cannot soon bo replaced, for wliilo doing your duty strictly in tho interests of the Company, your manner towards the employees has at all times been kind and courteous. Herewith wo present you with a purse of sovoroigns as a token of our rospoct and esteom. Wishing yoursolf and family hoalth and prosperity in your fut.no career, wo remain, yours faithfully, G, Sintox, 0. A. Fokbks, P. Smith, E, Burgess, T. H. White, H, Jk^nincs^ R. Roimikrk, .T. JToi'itixH, JT. Sjuth, P, Wihtk, 11. AKMtflliß, J. O'SrH'-N, H. FQ(iDE.N, R, Sims, H, tiATTA, on behalf of tho employeos." Tho address had beon beautifully engrossed and illuminated by Mr J, P. Backhouso, Newton, tho border including a faithful view of the exterior of the Company's mill. Mr Whito also handed Mr Hobson a pupa of sovereigns and the original addrpss with IS3 apponded signatures', the, ppr.usal of which letter, t(ie speaker sa'uf, would doubt loss bring back to tlie mind of tho recipient many pleasant recollections. Mj .Rob: sen brieily responded, tanking tlioso present tor tho handsome testimonial, and also for the good fooling which had always boon displayed towards him by tho employees during his connection w th the Auckland Timber Company. Many of those present had passod frp.m b,p,y|)pp.d into manhood during that'timo, and woro now doing well for themselves, and he hoped thoy would continue to do so. At ono timo ho would havo folt this severanco very keenly, but undor the circumstances, ho did not feel it aP koenly i(ow. 'Qn behalf of himsplf,, &Irs Mabson, an,d his family ho thanked them for the presentation and the expression pf good wishes (applause.) Mr G. Holdshin also addressed the assomblngo, stating that ho was always glad to sco good feeling exist ing between employees and those over them, and adding that it was grati fying that this feeling should bo so well expressed on such an occasion as tho present ono. Changes such as that about to take place were always to be regrottcd, but circumstances often rendered it impossi blp tp avoid th6m. Tlierofore, when thoy did happen, it was always a good sign when so inucn fooling was displayed on both sides at parting. Enthusiastic etioers were thon given for Mr Hobson and family, and the assemblage dispersed, eacli of the era, ployees taking leave of. their la.|q f-QvWfth jn turn

THE WAOTU NATIVE DIFFICULTY.

Threatening Aspect of tho Opposing Parties.

[BY TELEGRAPH.—OWN CORRESPONDENT.]

Cambridge, this day. A MESSENGER arrived from Waotu yester day with information to the effect that dur ing the morning Whatuaio's people had crept through the fern up to Symonds' place, and fired a volley at the house and among the people. They then retreated. Symcnds's people returned tho fire, and other hostile demonstrations continued throughout the day, but none were injured. The Government have been communicated with on the matter.

PRESENTATION TO MR GORDON GOOCH.

A social gathering of the members of the Devonport Musical Society and their friends was held in the Devonport Hall on Thurs day evening, for the purpose of taking a fitting leave of the able conductor, Mr Gordon Gooch, A.R.A.M., 2>rior to his >le pnrture for Melbourne, and at the same time of making a presentation to him in tokonofhisassiduous labours, his undoubted worth, and the esteem and regard in which he is held. The proceed ings commenced with dancing in terspersed with musical selections, fully a hundred couples boing present. At a suitablo interval the Key. J. Bates, on behalf of the Society, presented Mr Gooch with a handsome baton made of rosewood, mounted at handle and tip with silver, ornamented and chased, and having a broad band of gold in tho contra bear ing the following inscription:—"Gordon Goocli, A.R.A.M., with bost wishes from Devonport Musical Society, N.Z., November 15th, 18S.V Mr Bates ad verted to the valuable services which Mr Gooch had rendored to Trinity Church choir while acting as it« conductor, spoke of tho high standard of efliciency to which lie had brought tho Devonport Musical Society, and deplored his departure as a loss to Auckland. Still, he was satisfied that the sound musical principles which Mr Gooch had carefully and consistently in stilled into his pupils would bear good fruit, and that their effect would be felt for many years to come. He hoped that wherever Mr and Mrs Gooeh's lot might bo cast success would attend them. Mr Gooch, in a neat speech, warmly ac knowledged the presentation and the kind sentiments with which it had boen accom panied. Tho recreation of the evening was then resumed and carried on, when tho drawing-up of tlio drop scene disclosed a supper-table groaning under a weight of good things. Fall justice was done tho comestibles, and dancing was then con tinued until two o'clock, when tho com pany dispersed, highly pleased with the night's enjoyment.

ABBOTT'S OPERA HOUSE.

Tho Folks.

"Tiik Amkuican" was produced for tho last timo at tho Opera last evening to a very fair audience, considering the wretched state of tho weather.

YOUNG WOMEN'S INSTITUTE.

Tim adjourned annual meeting of sub scribers to tho Young Women's Institute was held last evening in tho Commorcial Dining-Rooms. His Lordship Bishop Covrio presided, and tliero were also present: Mossrn If. G. Seth Smith, Dr. Purchan, Mr W. Rattruy, Mr J. Coupland, and a number of ladies. Tho minutes having been road and conlirmed, Mr If. 0. Seth Smith said tho Committee of Selection had rocom mended tho following ladies and gontlemon as the Committeo of Management for the ensuing year, and they, having bean communicated, had agreed to accept ollico: —Mesdamos J. M. Clark, Potter, Clark, (iambic, Shirley Hill, Judd, and Kendordine, Misses Viokers and Leachman, and Rev. J. S. Hill, Messrs Coupland, Shirley Hill, and Rattray. A scries of recommondations by tho Comtnit too wero thon read, and adopted on tho motion of Mr Smith. Thoy wero as follows : (1) That the Committeo of Managomonfc]bo appointed for twelve months, or until their successors are appointed ; that, in the mean timo they should havo power, to fill any vacancy occurring in thoir numbers. That thoy should havo full power to alter or amend tho regulations for tho management for tho Institute. (2) That the odor made by the lady associates to hold poriodic outer tninmonts for tlio purpose of raising funds bo accepted, and that tho thanks of the subscribers be accorded them for under taking to do ho. (3) That tlio attention of the ladies of Auckland be culled to tho sixth regulation, by which thoy aro invited to enrol themselves as associates for carrying on tho work of tho Institute. (4) Sub scribers to bo requested to pay their sub scriptions punctually on tho Ist of January, or as soon nftor as circumstances would permit. (5) Tho next mooting of Bubscri bors to bo held in November, 18S4. In moving theso resolutions, Mr Smith mado some explanatory remarks. Ho said tho Committeo was afraid that undor tho new arrangement an im pression might go abroad that there was no longer any necessity for lady associ ates, and it was to provent such r, contin goncy that tho recommendation was made. Ho also directed attention to tlio purposes for which tho subscriptions woro required. Thoro was an existing debt of £UQ. on \\\q Institute, whilo subscriptions were required for doing that work not covored by foes and charges of tho boarders. Thoy furthor required a surplus to n.)eet the deficiency caused by thpsg wljq wero not nblo to pay thp fujl charges. For theso purposes, thoy required a balanco of ±'200 ovor and above tho ordinary revenue. In tho course of somo subsequent observations, Mr W. Rat tray said if tho Institute wero full and all the inmatospaying tho full foo, there would bo no deficiency, but the Institute had to a largo oxtent beon foundod for tho benofit of those girls unablo to pay tho ordinary boarding-houso charges.—Tho Chairman said it was dosirablo that it should bo known that there was no roluotonco on tho part of tho majority of the young women to pay thp 'charges, and tjiftt thosp who co.uld/ pay did so vory willingly. " While it was desired that tho Institute should bo self-supporting, yot one of tho objects was to assist rospectablo young women who might be temporarily out of employment or incapacitated for the time by illness. Mr Coupland expressed concurrence with His Lordship's remarks, and said it would, hp gratifying and en cournmng to tho public to know that thoy vrere rendering by their subscriptions ajd to, desprving objects, and tha,t tlio funds woro carefully admiufatorfd, Tho error in such movements was allowing it to bo thought that tup funds wove oxpendod on thoso who fflight help thomselvos. Ho saw no reason why tho Institute should not bo solf-sup porting.—Tho mooting concluded with a vote of thanks to tho Chairman.,

CABLEGRAMS.

[special to press association.]

[Received 17th—1.30 p.m.] London, November IG, German Distrust of Franco.

The "Nord Deutsche Zeitung" assert* that the attack's made by the French Press excite a constant fear of hostilities. House Aoeommodati'on of tho London Poor. There is a strong agitation in London favouring tho decent housing of the i>oor of the city. Franco and China. The Paris papers are personally satirical in their remarks concerning tho Marquis Tsong. (Received November 17, 11.20 a.m. Collapse of General Mclvor's Now Guinea Expedition.

London, November 17. General Mclvor's projected expedition to Now Guinea has completely collapsed. The Adelaide Loan in London. The stock exchange have deferred their quotation of the Adelaide loan until the inscribed stock on the debentures have been issued, and they decline to recognise the allotment.

Now Armaments for Germany.

Prince Bismarck lias asked tlio Reichstag to voto a sum for the construction of fifty torpedo boats.

Tho Frozon Meat Trade.

London salesmen assert that the ship ments of frozen meat are becoming too heavy.

[reuter's cablegrams. ]

(Received November 17 —1.10 p.m.)

Russian Agreement with Bulgaria,

Constantinople, November 15,

Tlie diilieulty which lately arpso between the Russian Government and Prince Alex ander of linlgaria has now been amicably arranged. The terms of settlement provido that a Russian is to bo again appointed to the position of Bulgarian Won Minister, but that lie shall abstain from taking any part in Bulgarian politics.

M, do Lossops Foted In England.

London, November 10,

M. De Lessops was entertained at a fublio banquet in Liverpool last evening, n his siicech in reply to the toast of his health, M, De Lessens expressed himself mont hopeful of a settlement boing arrived at for tho construction of a second canal through the Isthmus of Suez.

Tho Insurreotlon In Sorvia.

BfiLdRAiJK, November 15,

Intelligence has been recoived from oflicial sourcos that an outbreak at Kiu choratz, in south-eastern Servia, hag been promptly quelled by* the troops despatched against tho rebels. The latter were unable to copo with the lavgo forco sont to attack them, and dispersed without resistance.

AUSTRALIAN.

Land Laws of Now South Wales. Sydney, November 10.

In tho Legislative Assembly lnst night, the Land liill came up for consideration. After an animated discussion, the debate was adjourned to Wednesday next, the 21st ing*.

Viotorian Railway Board.

Melbourne, November IC.

Mr Speight, assistant manager of the Midland Railway Company, England, has been selected by the Government for the pcsb of Chairman of the Board of Commis sioners about to be appointed for tho managomont of tho Victorian railways, Australian Markets. Sydxky, November 10. New Zealand wheat, per bushel, is quoted at 3s (id, New Zealand oats at 2s 3d, and maize at 2s Bd. The Sugar Company's No. 1 pieces, per ton, nro quoted at £?A. Adelaide, November 16. Wheat is steady at 4s 4d. 'Die flour market is depressed. Town brands are quoted at £10 12s (id, and country brands at £9 10a.

"AN ARABIAN NIGHT" IN THE OPERA HOUSE.

To-night Mr and Mrs Polk, supported by their able Company, produce for tlio first timo in Now Zealand a most amusing comedy entitled "An Arabian Night, or Haroun Alraschid and his Mother-in-Law." This is an Americanised vorsion of a German piny, full of laughable incidents, funny con trasts, and ludicrous contretemps. This, judging by tho plot, should prove by far the boat of tho comedies produced during the presont season. Mr Polk takes the rOlo of Mr Alexander Spinklo, a retired stock brokor, who socks to emulate the deeds of Haroun Alraschid, but labours under the disadvantage of having a she-dragon for a mother-in-law—quite too harsh a spocimon of femininity to be tho mother of tho gentle and adorable Mrs Spinkle. Mrs Polk will act tho Wild Rose, a young lady of the "Grasshopper" type, who being deserted by tho circus company to which she was attached, gets "attached" in a double sense to tho chivalrous Mr Spinklo, whom she refuses to leave after ho lias proved a benefactor to her. This attachment leads to no end of confusion, aa Mr Spinklo mutt conceal the Indy from, tho lynx oyes of his mother-in law. Caught in Bpito of all his devices, tho modern Haroun Alraschid introducea the Wild Roso as his neico Kato; and when the real neico appears on the scono tho confusicai becomes worse con founded, The other characters in tho pieco include Heroulos Sormith, a horo of the aronic ring ; Lufayotto Moodle, a youth of the " masher " type ; Herbert Rembrandt, a painter of the most tusthotic instincts ; an eldorly maiden lady, and a genial old undo ; and thoso all contribute their share to tho general effect. Tho action of tho comody is rapid, the interest never Hags, and tho fun (Ul through is fast and furious. for delineations of eccentric phases of character, this play is suporior to any yet presented by the P*e sont company, and tho two lending artistes arc said to be soon to the boat advantago in tho respective pari^ which they take. Thoro will doubtloss b.e a. crowded house to-night and fvow tho success of this comedy else wheyo, wo anticipate a long and successful "run' for it.

POLICE COURT-This Day.

ttlttrore H. G. Soth Smith, Esq., lUU

Drunk.—Four persons wore fined for this offence

Buutal Assmu.t.—Michael Heath and Wm. Shmwglmn wc/o charged with, assaulting and boating Thomas Yateg, a tobbacconist and hairdresser, of Ka.raaga hapo Road, on the 12th inst,—Mr" Tole appeared for Heath, a.nd Mr Napier for Shanaghmi.—Mr Theo. Cooper appeared for the proscctttion, and oponed tho case, describing tho assault as of a brutal character. — Thomas Yates, deposed that ho was a hairdresser, &c. Know tho prisonors. About 7.30 on Monday ovening Heatli oamo into his shop and asked what he (Yates) had to say about him, Ho replied : Square tip your account and leave the shop, Heath replied : I owe you money; but ho did not intend to pay him, He tried to put him out. Challenged witnoss out and threatened him. Presently Heath rotamed with Shanaghan and Camp bell. Ho was cutting a boy's hair. Shan aghan pulled oIV his' coat, and said, Now, you —. You can havo it. He was imme diately knocked down by Sh.cmagh.an and kicked about tho head, and body by Heath. Campbell waa holding tho door and preventing people from coming in. Hq screamed murder. They tore his olothosand shirt. Thoy broke his watch, and dostroyod several boxes of okars Presently ho escaped and took sholter in Mr Mason s shop. Shaimghan followed him into Mr Mason's shop, and gave him a sovoro beating. Mr Ussher, who happened to bo on the spot, pulled Mm off. Ho was pl«ced in bed, and was unable to rise for two days. \Vi\g attended by Dr Walker. Ho Wftß perfectly sober. Had been a total abstainer for 20 years. He wont H> fear of his life, and unless they woro bound over ho felt sure the attack would bo repeated.—Dr. Walker, medical practi tioner, deposed to attending upon prose cutor on Monday evening. He was lying on his shop f1.00.v unconscious, and bleedinl very much from wounds. The injuries wero sc.vevo, and might havo been caused by th.o heel of a. boat. Ho could not sit up, and had received injury in, his private parts Ho kept his bed two. days, which was nectary. Ho is not o,u.t cyf danger TOt, Had about <4'"t wo.v«id.a jn the head.. Up must h.aye been severely treated. '

TELEGRAMS.

[from our own correspondent.]

Hamilton, this day. At tho Resident. Magistrate's Court yes terday, John Fitzgerald was committed to take his trial at the Supreme Court on the charge of stealing £14 10s from Adam Gill, on board the steamer Delta, on the 9th inst.

Tk AitoiiA, this day.

Owing to the (rcmendous downpour of rain yesterday, Brad ley's coach, with Thames passengers, did not arrive until 7 o'clock instead of noon, and tho Waikato coach came after midnight. It is still rain ing heavily, and the road to Waiorongomai is almost impassable.

Taukaxga, this day,

Messrs Thomas \yrigley, Louch, and R, C. .Jordan are nominated for tho mayoralty, A new evening paper, entitled the "Tau ranga Telegraph," is announced to be pub lished next Saturday.

NEW UNDER SECRETARY FOR PUBLIC WORKS.

ISY TELEGRAPH.—OWN CORRESPONDENT.]

Wellington, this day. Mit C. Y. O'CoXKon has been appointed Undor-Secretnry for Public Works, vice Mr John Knowles resigned. His appointment to date from tho 18th inst.

Mr L. H. Lyall, Seoretary of the Govern ment Insurance Department, has resigned in order to take a position in an Australian Si C'ety.

MINING NEWS.

TE AROHA.

(BY TELEORAI'II.— OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

Tfl AnoiiA, Friday. THE battery returns for today aro as fol lows : —Premier, CBozs amalgam ; Colonist, 79ozs ; New Find, 85ozs ; Werahiko, 620z?. Total, 3120z5.

COROMANDEL.

Queen or England.—The manager re ports that there is nothing fresh here, Stoping has been proceeding with usual E respects. Tho new branch leader now eing driven on in the Colonial will, he say, most likely run through the Com pany's ground. New Colonial.—Branch leader has beon driven on for about 20ft. In size it varies from two to four inches, carrying good walls, and judging from prospects obtained, is likely to provo a specimen loader, In the hopo that it would prove so, the manager has gone down to the level of the new road, some ISft. or 20ft. deeper, and succoeded in picking it up there with fair prospects, and is now driving there.

THAMES.

Thames, this day.

New Prince Imi-erial.—The eastern drive on Mariner's reef No. 4 was discon tinued today pending definition of the Friendship boundary by the surveyor. The men were removed to the eastern drive at No. 5 level on No. 1 lode, where payable ground has been opened as far as the reef has been followed.

Moanatairi Extended.—The contrac tors aro making exemplary progress with sinking the shaft, having accom plished CO feet within a fortnight} only 80 feet remains to be sunk before open ing out. Soft sandstone country is being passed through. London—The winzo from No. 3 level reached tho requisite depth for communica tion with No. 4 yesterday. The bottom level will connect with it after driving another COft.; after which tho cross-cut will bo commenced towards No. 1 reef, which showed rich gold at the bottom of a winze upon it.

Mariner.—Dxiving has been commenced upon the loader recently intersected by tho Queen of England Company's contractors.

Dart. — The reef in the western drive at No. 3 lovel is looking welL Gold was seen freely yesterday after noon when breaking down, and die manager also obtained lOlbs good picked stone from tho winzo from No. 3 level, which will, communicate with this drive.

Adelaide Claim.—Marter's tribute ob tained 38oz 17dwts gold from Ml loads; quartz. Moanataim.—Sly tributev crushed two loads of quartz for sJozs gold.

THE MAKARA GOLD TEST.

[BY TBUtaHAWr.—PBBBB ASSOCIATION.]

Welcotgto!*, this day.

Dr. Hector's report on tho Mak»ra gold goes distinctly in favour of Mr Walker's contention that tho cake of gold exhibited as tho result of the recont crushing at the Thames did not come from Makara. The valuo of the gold taken from Makara at tho recont testing by'experts is £3 11s lid por ounce, while that which was obtained from the crushing a.t the Thames is worth only £2 13s lid. From the analysis that Dr. Hector made, the samples recently ob tained at Makara contain 9 per cent, of silver, but the sample clipped from the b»r which was obtained from the crushing at tho Thames contains 82 per cent., which is the proportion that usually characterises, gold obtained in tho Thames district. Messrs Blundell and Hams and tho two mining experts who tested the Queen of Beauty mine, in their report on Dr, Hector's analysis, state:—" They are of opinion that Mr Walker was justified in saying what ha did about tho cake of gold asserted to have* been tho product of the stuff taken from tho Quoen of Beauty claim." The refereea in, the wagw re Queen of Beauty Mine havo forwarded the stakes to Mr Walker, of Thames, to-day.

The. mine manager of the Queen of Beauty telegraphed to.day: "Holed through Piako shaft this morning."

Hotel Outside-Lights.

(To the, Editor.)

Sin,—lf there is a law mare than another now in force in this colony that carries with it the imprint of absurdity, and can be used as an instrument for persecution and tyranny, it is tie clause inserted in the Licensing Aot which compels the publican to keep a light burning outside of his hotel from sunset to sunrise. This clause is most arbitrary in expression. The light must bo kept burning—4t matters not if any circumstance, arise to interfere with Us burning so as to put it out through the wgh.t. It mattors not if there are street lamps lighted on each side oj the hotel, or the moan shining brightly, or the winds, with hurricane force, not only blow the hotel larap-light out, but wrench tho lamp from its holding and smash it nearly taatowv* upon tho pavement below— which it did to mine the other day—never mind, the law says you must keep a light burning. Tho publicans' gas must light the populated towns as well as tho scattered hamlet and tho lonely wayside. What capers tho New Zealand laws at times d» cut in this part of the colony. In some instances the laws can be openly set at de fiance and daily broken, and by so doing hundreds of pounds can bo made. I must, Sunday after Sunday, suffer annoyanco by turning out of my hotel entrance strange men dressed in their everyday attire who come rolling in under the influence of liquor. But I—if a tempest arises and the wind blows my hotel outeido-light out—am like a common follow dragged before a court and fined, even though Ifeel innocent that I have broken no law till a charge is made against mo. Such is life!— Yours, &c,

Hubert Oeam.

THE AFCKLA.ND EVENING STAR. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 188:



Special Advertisements. jpHEIS T M A S KEW YEAR CARDS, Suitable tor friendly meetings by the Outgoing G. T. CHAPMAN Has much pleasure in drawing the attention of I ' the public to his magnificent assortment of f OHBISTMAS AND NEW YEAR CARDS. I, These CARDS hayo each one or more Photos. I ms Ot Auckland and Lako Scenery, both Plain and I ;■ ;•. > Coloured, and the, ITloral Doaigns are by far the ■ ;■■„• Bno»t ever yet offered in Auckland. I O. T. C H~A ?-> MA X Hftt^ BOOKSEIMai&STATIONKH, , H^j&fcSfe*? 1-**^ (opposite ?ank of New Zealanfl,



Special Advertisements. ___———— T3ETIRING FROM BUSINESS! SELLING OFF! SELLING OFF! selling off! John Leek. RETIRING FROM BUSINESS. RETIRING FROM BUSINESS. RETIRING FROM BUSINESS. HIS WELL-ASSORTED STOCK SELLING OFF! SELLING OFF! SELLING OFF! AT AND UNDER COST PRICE. RETIRING FROM BUSINESS. RETIRING FROM BUSINESS. RETIRING FROM BUSINESS. PREMISES LET. SELLING OFF! SELLING OFF! HELLING OFF! STOCK MUST BE CLEARED. ALL ACCOUNTS not paid before 3!st OCTOBER will bo handed to his Solici tor for reoovory. ONE MONTH AT AND UNDER COST PRICE. /^REAT CLEARING SALE OF DRAPERY AND CLOTHING, TO COMMENCE SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10, MRS. J. SMITH LEAVING FOR SYDNEY. Having a very Large Stock of the ribove-men tioned Goods, Mrs J. S. will hold a GREAT CLEARING SALE. In order to reduce the same, tho whole Stock will be offered to the Public at Less than Wholesale Prices. The following are a FEW OF THE REDUC TIONS :-Ombre Satin, reduced from 3a lid to Is 8d; Plain Satin, from 3s lid to Is 6d; Coloured Groa Grain Silk, 5b lid to 3s lid; Broche Satin, Irom 4s Od to 2a lid: Plain Sateen, from lOjd to 7jd; Dresß Material, from Bid to 4jd: Coloured Lustre, real good value, from Is Id to 6}d; White Sheeting, 80-Inch, from 2s to 18 Od; Whlto Sheot ing, 2 yards wide, at IOJd. .-, Horrocks's Long Cloth, A, 36-inch, 31(1 .. ~ H, „ 4jd I „ ,! h, „ 6}d Coloured Oatmeal Cloth, from Is 4& to UJd Good Prints, 2}d and 31d per yard Children's White Pellisses, from 8a 6d to 3a lid , Coloured Dresses, from 6s lid to 3s Hd Boyn' Felt Hats, from 3s 6d to Is lid Monls Cold Molo Trousers, from 7s lid to Ss 8d „ Working Shirts, „2s lid to la lid Good Tweed Suits, from 39s to 27s 6d Boys' Knlcker Suits, from 10a 8d ta 8s lid A Very Largo Stock of Ladies' Night-dresses, 2s lid and 3a lid Ladies' Corsets, 4b 9d to 2s Od REMNANTS ! REMNANTS ! ! Remnants, 3d to 6d por yard, Including Flaanols, Dress Material, &c, &c. for one month only. Note the Address : J. SMITH, Nbxt Sebvjoh Hotel, Queen-Btrkii!t. 156 & 160 PLEASE CALL Queen-Bt 188 & 160 PLEASJS CALL Qu«cn-st 198 & 160 PLEASE CALL Uuecu et 158 & 160 Queen-Bt 158 & 160 AND INSPECT Queen-st 158 & 160 AND INSPECT Que«n-at 158 & 160 AND INSPECT Queen-st 158 & 160 Uueon-ftt 158 & 160 GRAND DISPLAY Quecn-st 168 & 160 GRAND DISPLAY Quocn-st 158 & 160 GRAND DISPLAY Quecn-st 158 & 160 Quoon-st 158 & 100 NEW GOODS Qucon-6t 138 & 160 NEW GOODS Quoen-st I*B & 160 NEW GOODS Queon-st 158 & 180 Qucen-st 158 & IGO JUST OPENED. Clueon-at 158 & 160 JUST OPENED. <!ueen-at 155 & 160 JUST OPENED. <,!ueon-at 158 & 160 C,iuoen-st 158 & 100 Quoen-st 158 & 160 vueen-st 158 & 160 64 CASES Queon-st 158 & 160 61 CASES Quoen-st 16S & 160 64 CASES Uueon-flt 153 & 160 Queen-st 168 & 160 NEW CLOTHING Qucon-st 158 & 160 NEW CLOTHING Queon-st 158 & 160 NEW CLOTHING Uueen-st 158 & 1(10 Qucou-st 158 & 160 HATS & HOSIERY. Quoon-st 158 & 100 HATS & HOSIERY. Quecn-st 168 & 160 HATS & HOSIERY. Quoen-st 158 & 160 Quoen-st 158 Sr, 160 Quoen-st 158 & 160 Queon-st 16< & 160 Qucon-st 158 & 160 Queon-st 158 & 160 THE NEW ZEALAND Queon-st 158 & 160 Quoon-st 168 & 160 CLOTHING FACTORY, C|uoon-st 158 & 160 Queen-st 188 & 160 QUBBN-STREET, Queen-st 158 & 160 Ciueon-st 158 & 160 Auckland. Queen-st 198 & 160 liucen-st 158 & 160 Queen-8t 158 & 160 J. FITZBIMON3, Queon-st 158 & 160 Quoon-st 158 & IQC Branch Manager. Queen-st A UCKLAND GAS*COMPANY J\. (LIMITED), ESTABLISHED 1802. PURVEYORS OF LIGHT, HEAT, AND POWER, The Company sell and erect eaa-flttinga, in cluding gas apparatus and gns-po w»r engines. Stock lnoludes Otto Gas Engines,—Offlca and Show-rooms,' Fort-street. CoNTIMUATION OF CHEAP DRAPERY & CLOTHING SALE. H. ATKINS Begs to thank his numerous Patrons fcr tho wonderful success of his CHEAP DRAPERY AND CLOTHING SALE, And also to announce that ho has succeeded in securing from the New Purchasers a Lease of his present premises. i H. ATKINS Begs also to say that as tho WHOLE STOCK Has been RE- MARKED IN RED, He will continue his Sale for v. Fpvy Weeks Longer, and tho Whole Stock will still be offered AT HEAVY REDUCTIONS Off the usual price. ALL NEW GOODS WILL BE SOL . For a short time at about WHOLESALE PRICE. JOB STOCKS IN DRESS MATERIALS, JOB STOCK OF ANY DESCRIPTION AT ANY PRICE. CHEAP LINES ARE CONSTANTLY BEI BOUGHT, AND ARE ALL MARKED AT VERY^OW PRICES. H, AT*KI NS, PJRAPER, CLOTHIER, && XVBMARKABLY CHEAP LINJBS IV PRESS MATERIALS, #q., CLOTHING, M, WILLIAM R. BRIPGM.AN',S. _, /" 500 Yards Plain Cold Lustres, 4id,sid^Jd! w 800 Yards Fanoy Dress Ooods, uk,.Bid,7td «« 2000 Yards do, 9d, IOJd, Is ' jS% Fanoy Silk Mixed Cheoks. Is yard £w 30 Fancy Print Shirts, 2s 9d half price !>, 50 Pairs Net Curtains from 2s 9d pair .u'Ek 257 WhiteandUnblcachedLinenDamasks ■£*g Table Co vow, all sines, from ls 6d each s^ Largo Assortment Capes, Dolman Capes, 3 S Shawls, and Squares, from Is Cd, less w 3 than half-price 3IS 12 Ladies' Silk Jackotn, from 17s 64, " worth Double 500 Pieces New Prints, from 3Jd, New Plain and Fancy Sateens ' Good Assortment Now Cashmeres and Nuns' Veilings ,Vhito and Grey Calicoes, Whoiosalo Price by Piece, net cash Boys'and Youths' Tweed Suits, 12s 6d, gro&J; bargains Boys' and Youths' Mole Trousers, from 4s 3d Men's Tweed Trousers from 5a 6d, 60 6d, 7s Cd, 8a Ofl Men's, Boys', and youths' Straw Hats in great Job Lot .0/Rarest*, to be cleared out Cheap, to moke rooV; Felt Carpet, 4iin. wldo. Is bid yard: Tapestry Carpet, 2» Id; Brussels, 3s ISdj Kiddorpiinstor,2s)ld< SDfondid Assort ' s»ent Floorcloth*, from Is Zdytt^T' ' " WTO pv i^ofc IJtaccmninn gash enchase*



Special Advertisements. mHORNTON, SMITH, AND FIRTH HAVE FOR SALK: "Crown" Flour, lv sacks, 100's and 60's "Champion" do. do. do. "Cantab" do. do. do. Sharps Bran Wheat ANNOUNCEMENT. RE-OPENING OF OUR NEW STORE. RE-OPENING OF OUK NEW STORE. We have much pleasure in informing our Customers and tho Public generally that the Repairs to our Store are now completed. Our STOCK, which is kntibixy new, has been purchased at a great advantage, for Cash, during the late depressed condition of the Sydney and Melbourne markets. LADIES WbO REQUIRE A FASHIONABLE OUTFIT Will find it greatly to their advantage to in spect our stock, as we are preparea to offer tie Largest and most Complete Assortment, as well as the MOST ELEGANT COLLECTION OF THE LATEST NOVELTIES IMPORTED to New Zealand for many years. We direct special attention to our enormous NEW STOCK OF MEN'S AND BOYS' CLOTHING, made specially to our order from the best Vic torian Tweeds. We have also on hand, HATS, CAPS, SHIRTS, and MEN'S MERCERY, in largo quantities. The DRESSMAKING DEPARTMENT will be under the entire supervision of MISS BULL. Note the address: 201, 200, QUEEN-STREET. J. COSGRAVB & CO., J. COSGRAVE & CO., Opposito Wm, Mo Arthur's & Co.'s Warehouse. Ex S.S. BRITISH QUEEN. We have just opened up, by above Direct Bteamor, a Very Choioe 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 Novcltios. Dressmaking is new In chargo of MISS JACKSON. Milne & Choyce, AUCKLAND.



The American Navy.—Military critics con; demn the inefficiency of our marine service should a foreign war break out unexpectedly. Bat the patriot insists that wo can construct a navy In tlmo to meet our advarsary, or, falling in this, we could annihilate a fleet by our torpedo system, or some other obstructive and de structive device. This may bo. Tho Americans aro equal to anything, notably tho Introduction of a restorative llko Udoli-iio Wolfk's AnOJtATIO SOIIIKDAM SCHN'Al'l'a.



Messrs J. A. Tole and C. W, CAYB(late of Trovers and Cave, Wellington) have ontorcd into partnership as Barristora and Solicitor**' mid wil carry on business at their oßjoos. noxt Bank of Now Zealand, Qucen-stropt. Auck land.—[Advt.l Wo ndvlso you to Inspect our largp atook of carpets—tapestry from 2b ?d, »nd bnißaels from Is 6d. Immonao variety of furniture, for all kinds of rooms roady fo^dollverv at low prieoa.—Qarliolc and Cranwell, furnishing ware house, Queen-street, Auckland,—[APVT.j



ftpop Resolutions.—At the commencement Of ovcry now your hundreds and thousands of our young nion—and old as woll— team resolutions for their guidaneo for the coining year. Many kcop them, whilo qlhbrs break them. To such \\-o wish \o give a, word of ivd vico. In qwlpr tp sustain your determination of lomUjig a bettor (ifc in the future you Bhould SY?Pi "P.P Hitlers. The judicious \iso of Hop Bittors. strengthens, clonnsea, and purifies tho stomach, bowels, mood, livor, nerves, and kidnoyg, and Is just what you want to build up and invigorate yourself. — Grecnbush, Vein. Read. If you want a really firnt-elnss Sowing Machine, buy the Domestic; it Ims no equal Slmkespoar & Co., opposite the Market, Queon stroet, solo agonts.—[Advt.] The verdict of tho people: " Jlcrl with young Chambers for So wins Ji(vchines,"-[ADVT. Onsi gurapjg Art Union of Splendid Panorama. -» By permission of tho Colonial Secretary, Herbert 11. Smith has decided to disposo of his Splendid Panorama, compris ing 1 largo Polytechnic Bi-lenial Lantern as supplied to tho Polytechnic. London, fitted with Ccromotio lenses; 2 OxyhydroKcn llurnors and Pisaolvin.g Apparatus, 2 Gns Bags, 2 Prcsßuvo Bonvdg,' i Copper Retort, 1 Pur^fApv, J" Hydrogon Gasometer or Gtiuioratdp and Gns Holder, 1 largo Sheet, 18 ix 19 foot, with nearly I.dOO PJipto- Braphlo Viows; also a splendid Il<i'.'.\ Waternil), with Tanks. Pipes, Coloured Lights, &c., Sic, valued at £150, Also will bo given away, 7of Hprbnr^ p, Bl«Hh's Improved New Zealand Holipso Cottage Stoves, valued dt£sQ, TW whole on Viow at Hcrhert JT. ' Snutnt; Auckland Iron Works, D^rlianvslrcpt; tickets 6(w lie ttfitamad alid' all o,thar \rifftyiimti.oir, also at tha BookacUprs and Tobacconists, and otherplftcoa;also utMvA- i>. Bropmhajl & Oo.'s, ahoyqahfl-^trcej. Tliq. drawm X " to take plu.cp pubiioly as soon. n.s u?t ts pomplctwl, wliich will ho advOrtisfid, aud an flptortftmniont Up given, fho drawing wiU uo smiiprvisecl Uy a Cojij inittoo,' A subscriber can hold any number of Tickets at ]8, or a book of 22 tickets at £I.— [Advt.]



The Tidy HousiswiM!.-Thc careful, tidr housqwifc, when giving hor house its spring oloanine;, should bear in mind that the dear in- ■ 3 mates aro moro precious than houses; their ~] systems need cleansing, by purifying the Wood, .. regulating tho stomach and bowels, and sho should kuowthat there is nothing that will do »> it so aurely as Hop Uittors, tho purost and best of all modiomes. Look for. One Shilling.—Hay's Fine Art Union &)L pormissioll °i 'the General Government), 1 'f'y Pmes-valuaWc Oil Pain tings and other ex cellent.Pictures. Prizes on view, and inspection invited at Mr Bailey's, tobacconist, H6, Queen street, where tickets can be obtained: also the booksellers and tobaooonists. The drawing will tako. place publicly, of which dSe notico will be given, and will bo suporvisodTiy a committee - \>< choaoii by the subscribers at drawing. After .' handing o.v«ar tiokots, &0., the proprietor taHes no part fai the drawing. Winning; :• TOmborawtllboadvwtised in " Bforald," Stab, and " Weekly." Committee's vouchor will bft open for inspection during dolivery of priaea, iseimttanoes in etamps or othorwise (enclosing; extra stamp for postage) will recolvo prompt Sji atlention. Fifty prizes, £200 in 4,000 tickets ~/j Address-W. K. Hay, as above. A subserlbeK oannoldany number of tickets aCOnoShUUnS; oaoh.—[Advt.]