SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

aDiNBK'R-'fbia KvoiiiiyiJ.lO SUNKIMI!:.—To-morrow JHijriiing, 4.11 MOON'S AGK-*'ifl! MoOti, Uti\,W l>.m.

ARRIVALS.

Piako, ship. Similar, frcnu London >laoi{reKor, t.n., Joliiuon, from Wliansar»i

DEPARTURES.

To Anau, s.s., MoGce, for Southern ports Argyle, a.!-. Nuri-:.i, f'"1 Tauranga

IMPORTS.

Per Piako, from London — Woollens and * worsteds, £100: waterproof and imliii-nibU-r ! (roods, HlOfl; haberdashery. UVM ; apparel, .WOO; I carpets ami runs, £100; toilet and talilo cover*, ' *ilOO; felt hats and eajis, 4101): wrot. leather, : £3W): Baildlury, £30; floorcloth, «i"0; sewing machines. £10; vestas. £1GO; blacking, £20: ' agricultural Implements, tfiO; agricultural ma chinery, £Wu; rails and nenural uiauhluory, «7,360; books. £M 0; paper, USsowt; stationery. fiSJiO; upholstery, JSiCO: iron bedsteads, *30: -•tlnwara, *20; In-iHliwaro. £210; tojs, £KJO: pianos, £7110; corks. *A0; clocks and watches, (B&i; perfumery, ,«i»; Jowello»y, i!W); prinlinj matorial, £50; pipes, otiier than clay, £10; sum powder, SEttcwt; ohaln and nncliori, (IB tons: hardware cutlory, *l,!i00; bar and rod iron, 4 tons; hoop Iron, a tons; sheet iron, 3 tons; plai c 'V iron, 3tons; pixlron.2o toils : nalv.iron,6t>tons; sheet load, 22 tona ; Ingot tiu, Scwt: zinc. Stems; "yellow metal, 4 tons; tin plates, 2i boxes: wire and wiro ropo, 26 tons; sine, 0 unis; linseed oil, 7'2oifalls: Hiilnnil oil, ;okiilU; varnish, W\ paint colours, fiS 10: .Rluo. ."icwt; pitch and tar, 14 barls. is drums; Hint Kins*. £,so; window glass,£2o; forciKn windowxlnsß, 50eases; plalo Klusa, i oases; chlim und wirthcjiwaro, £l\30; Klass bottles, £100; eanvan. £80; coi'ilaßC. £1. ; lines and twines. P. 0; nmrblo, 0M; braixly in case, 300« alls; rum, l,oiO(rall»; jfoneva. 1.7(10 Kails; cordiaia, 40Kalls; I.riMah spirits in bulk, 210gallo; ditto in enso, 37u»ills; red wine, 200 Kails; white wine, 741'Kalls: beer in bulk, i'fi • barls; beer in 4."> baiis; pi-oeervod llsh. not rated, f.BU : s;;nlinc-.s. CTO; assorted oilmen's ft stores, £220; vinowir, llOK'alla; foroixn .salad oil. 8%alls: cocoa, 2Jcwt; mils, 20cwt; mustard, ■E7o;sttu-ch,£lo:l)liin,eio;ciuidles,lWcwt:alinonds, lOcwt; liquorioc julco, .Vnvt; ttrenole. Ocwi; ■confectionery and pool, fiSO; apothecary ware, **i 0; wiltputiv. lOewt; tiu-Lucld, aowt; cream i. tartar, Ocwt; condensed milk. £370: cornflour. £180; oottnn traato. 1 ton. Total declared ralno Of cargo, £18,980.

EXPORTS.

Por To Anau—loo boxos soap. S8 cases vestas, 80 nmts sugar, 41 sacks petatees, 10 cases pinos, 10 baRS sauo. 5 bags tapioca, 88 colls rope, 05 doors, 147 cases twiuu, 241 hldoa.

Per Onward for Sydney—l,lßo piece* and 100 packages timber.

LywAniw Coastwihh.—Mabel, ftoiu Tiritli-1, wlQi 8 wises machlnory; Faanr, from Whanga pou. with 30.000 Toot timber; llaliuranifi. from Whangaroa, with (!,600 piuoeo timbor, 104 sacks guni.

Oi'THAnns COASTWias. — Fanny Kelly, for Wiiaiifarou, in ballast.

The achoonor Onward cleared at tho Customs to-day with a full uarjro of timber.

The s.s. Aru.Tlo left for Tauranga at 5 o'clock last evanins: in plaeo of Uio Ulenols;. which has beon docked for a gwioral orerliaul. The Olonoli,- will resamo he*- running on Monday evening next.

Tho bannio Alcoßtls. whloh arrived Into yes torday afternoon, loft N'omnea on t.no Jth innt, had h|ifht S.K. winds for tlvn days, then N.K, bi-eonu to the North Cupe on the I2tli lnst. Van -BTOeer:—Mr Casey. Tlio AlceJtio arrives in ballast.

The s.B. Maesrojror arrtred from Wliangarel loot evonl^sf with 43 sucks gum, 50 boxes ojtgß, 30 bales wool, ie bags fungua, 0 oases fowls, J horses, 6 tons •undiToft, and tho following png- Benifcrs:—Mr C. Oimaoii, Mr and Mra Courtiiqy, Metisra Mltcholl, Lannlgon. Ohrlsty, Linif, aiid Klomptou, Miaees Ifteeor, Btowart, and Sklvlng tjn, Mi-s MiiegroKOr, Itov. Mi Kptmcq, Mnsteri McQrixfor and Mbnt«omorlo, Mi Lai^jton, and five steorage.

Tho B.S. Te Anau loft for Melbourne via Southorn ports ak n»on to-day with tho follow, iue- passengers :—For Glsborne: Mosara Wilson, rtlohnrdson. and Wnltors. For Maplor: Messrs W. Soed, Woods, MoAlpino, Eklwards, Twlat, a.ad Miss White. For WoUington: Mrs Cftv pontor.MastorHamlin.Mossrs J. M. apecd.Onth hortfion, Itano, Ploro*. aud Mre L«wrie. For Lvttolton: Mr and Mra Zldo, Mlm Catlibertaon, Mr and Mrs Cdndaco, Mr and Mra Cnrridk, Messrs Strlncor. Garland, and Rhode?. For Dunodm: Mr and Mw Duliean. For Melbourne; flaptaln Hadstton, Messrs .1. Bruco aod Thurltnj (2).

Arrival of the Plako.

Tho ship Piako arrived from London rarly this mornlnor after a passage, of 113 days from London. Havlnsr a quantity of oxploslves on board. Bho dropped anchor oif tho powdor irround, and will probably oomo up Uio barboar on Monday. Sho arrives in command of Captain H. A. Findlay. Tlio (ibief ofllecr It Mr Forsdtoh; socond oflloer, Mr Clltfl>n!; third ofllcor, Mr Comoron. We nr» Jndobt«d to Captain Findlay for the following roport of the voyage;— Loft B.W. India Books on 23rd Aunust, anfl Grave«end samo day at 4 p.m.; had light tiastorly and wostarlj- winds; took departure from Lizard on 27th at noon, had stronf; winds tor two or throo days, ani on Jnd Septcmbor cneonntorod heavy rhlb from N.S.N., blowing away two lower topsails, smashing In the sky light, and carrylny- away some of tho bulwM-ks; lostN.K. traaoo about Mdofr. N., had light S. winds tUonoe to Equator. (0 days out. Had good SB. triMes from 3rd Oct. to Oth. Jtodorato winds to T'Meg. K. Ran down Kant ing in 40dog. ; winds moderato and unsteady. Got abreast of Tasmania en 3rd Dccembor. and from thonoo froah 8. winds nntil 7th ; llirht varlablo winds with fogs until making Tlireo Kings at I a.m. yesterday. Has ■frosh broezo tothn Poor Knlghta.ajid light N. airs till arrival. Health on. hoard good. Spoko Harmony lAmorlcan whilerl, foi* months out, i (leg. N. Spoko soveml other wsaels. On Ootober 2U-Gennan barqtii? (K.N.S.T.) Cardiff, to Sicnapore, 59 dnys out Ship comes, as nsual, consigned to the Now Zo» land Shipping Company, and Is in flrat-anss ordor. She brin?B the following xutseonKors, all of whom nrrlvo ingoodhealtli: P. H. Havward, J. 11. Owen, Robert Hcrythornthwnite, ifrs H. Hcrythornthwalte, Wm. Harbord. Alfred \Abnuns. Tiiomas Hill, Matilda Hill, Harry 11111, doctor McAllister, Chas. Taylor,

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

AERIVAi. Kowena, s.b,, Scott, from liokisuipn

DEPARTUKK. Howena, s.s., Scott, for Wansaauiand Opunake

Tho as. Rowenn arrlrod Jrom Hoklanga at 8 o'clock^his moniiiiK with 10 sacks gam, G tin trunks, and 2 tons snndrtos. She loft, again at 11 o'clock for Wanganul via Opunako with 1 orate, 51 eaeoi drapery, 20 cases biscuits, 1 buKRT, 1 horeo, J bales papor, 10 mats sngnr, 2 colls ropo, 2 rolls matting, 3 flasks, IS packages sundries oh piH-tfo. and Mesdnmea Ilndson, Hfir.liiiif, and Robertson, Misa Bartliolomow, and Mr Hudson an pnetongors.

The B.s. Hauraki is pxpeoted to avrlvo ftona Waitara to-morrow inomlng.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

TAURAifOA, this day.—AiTlrod: Arsylo, from JLitckland, 11.34 a.m. WBrxmoTOs, this d*y.—Arrived; Takapuna. from Lyttolton, 10.20 a.m. SalleS: Takapunn, for Onohunga, 12.15 p.tn. AVaitara, this day.— Sailed: Douglas, for OnohunKO, B.RO mm. ,

R.UBBKU-. this dajr.—Sailed: Grtffln and lona. Passongow—Messrs Andsrson, Oary, Loiftfti, Sulmon. Aleiandfir.and others.

COMMERCIAL.

KriiwiHO ton Oynan, this day.

UOBXAND PEOBUOB MAKKE3F.

ffAQM ahd Daikt Viuoavon. — Wholesale- Butter, fresh, 8d; Butter, salt. (Id to M; Oaoese, suxA local, 6Jd to Od; Oantorbury, do., (M to Td; Kgga.por do*., la 3d : Lord, per bladder^d to 7d; Wooou aad Hams, Provincial, (Id to 8d; Haxns, 8d to 9d; Canterbury Ham and Boooa, Ud, in cloth; iltuia only, lid; Jama, per eoso, Mc«., £1 17a {id to £l'lßa .td; Honey In bulk, 4<l por lb. Botall: Milk, for quart, 4d; Butter, fresh lOd; salt d0.,10d to Is; Ohocse, colonial, do. Dd to !0d; Eggs, per do&,to6d; Lard, por lb,6d toM; ISaoou. por lb. lOd to Ik ; llama, do., Is to Is Id; Honoy in bulk, 4d por 3b.

Floor Markbt. — Wfaoieselo — Suporflne flour, silk dressed, por ton, £13JOs; /Jo,do,nouso, hold, £1210s; hoii'lreds. 6«; flf tios. 10 pat ion oxtra, sacks and baga froo ; Soutliorn do, £10 to £1110a; .bran, per ton.sackaliuUndod.loool, £Moa;South «rn, 00, £5 lea; sharpK, £5 10a; cabin bread, no, £18; oatmeal, do, £13 ; pearl kirloy, do, £3i u> t'Zi ; bread, per2lb loaf, Sid,

Kacju Gent, Flax, &c—Tho maricot con tinucs firm. Wo quote I —Oriilnaix £32 to £37: good ordlnary.filO to£42; East Coast,£. r>o to £5i : produce, for Dcccmbor to date, S6O tons; flax per ton, £18 to £21; tow, do., £7 to £9; fungus per lb, 2Jd to 3 Jd; oocoonut flb»e por owt, Sa to 17s; beeswax, 9d to ]0d lb.

Coaiand Firewood Makket^CouJ : New eastlo (ulilp's bUIo), 23s to 30e per ton; yard, 32a to 3oa; Bay of Islands, at yards, 275, scarce; screened, 30a; ditto at tUo mine, Ida • ship's sido, 26a to •2Ga ; Waikato, 8s to 12s; in Auckland, 18s to 225; Kamo, 12a per ton at loading ground; Taupiri at mine, 8s Gd to i2a • at yard, IBs Od to 235; Whangarei, at mine, Pa fld; yard(atcam), 17a; houeohold.aia; delivered, ,S3s, Firewood: Uncut at wharf (curoo), 9s to jJ)b por ton ; dollvered, lla; cut, 17a to 18s.

Kuildinq Maitsbum.—Tlmbot: Bonrds and scantling, 100 ft, bost, 11s; second-class, 8s; best, nlaned, tongued, and grooved, flrat-class, 16a: ntedium, 13s; second ditto, lla. Mills: Cargo, host, lls; second-class, 6s; banlk, 8s (id. Now Zealand palings, sft (sap), IDs; sft (lioart). J3s; 6ft, lbi; ti-trpe rails, £3 10s per Iff); ptylw posta, t0 Ite to £7 10s; shingles, 17s por 1,000; Hobort paling's, oft; 20s; "Cft,2!s; Hoju^rt rall& 100a, HollinK quotations. Brieka tot Avondaloii 60s por 1,000; t«ym yards, M 6 to we; dolirorod 80s. Brain pipes (*t worko), per 100 (0 Inches bore), <0»; 1 Indies, 1/3; 3 inches, 9s; 2 Inches, £:! l«3 per 1,000; sockeiglazedpipos, 19Inches; 2-. oil por foot; 15 inches, fe ppr foot; 12 lnchos, I■ nI iier foot; 3 Inches, ,1s ptr /oot; 0 lnohes, 6d li.ii- Ajot: 1 iucho*. id per foot.

.M.iNt'BBS.-Bonwlnst, Sydney, *8 I* to £9. aucordiuK o quality{ honellour, £3; AJickhmd JJ7 tv *8 10a: Poruvliut gnanb, £18; MaCJen Island, £8; Jluon cuano, £mall lots, £o to £0, bags included; Hurst's ehefljlcal nian^o, tU 10s.

Mrs .! twos, {M'opiiietisess of the drapery warehousu. ICanuigahape Hoad. is leaving for Sydney, and giv 03 jiutiuc in another colunin.tliat! she is selling 6W hsr slock. It will be seen by advortisement in! another page that Arthur Kiley, a local artist,; will diapo3o ola number of water colour paint- i inip by urt union, most of the pictures Deing \ .. wiglnals, and uro arntngod in the form of an; exhibition, at a shop a tbvr doors above the noiuiia bow mi go t or a good purpose. t the reßWonce ot Mt F. aiuS.a^ J.l .CTea'at \th« railway station. 7 "*• Av™*alo, noar

Chief post-office, Auckland.

Maou will Oi.osh as undbk :—

This Day. For WTsanßtti'oi Head*. Panto. WnipH. Wbanga r«i, ICinio, Taugifima, auu Manuapai, i>er llnnirregor, at. J p-iu. For Thames, per Enterprise, at i.90 p.m. iitcuiur, Dec. IS. For Wai worn, Mtihunmift, llahikauft, Ifouaa will, •!»., par Kose Cauey, at it u.w. For Watorford, Tuuriuitfa, etc., per Aiuio MSl lmiik, ut 1 p.m. For Thumcs, tier Anno Millxuik, at I.SO p.m. For Tarunukt and HostheKi port*, pur Taka puna. ut 3.15 p.m. For Sydney laland, pur Kxploror, til t p.m. Mo.vuir, 17th hist. For Wailara, etc., per Dou^Lin, at 8 a.m. For I'owniiuulel, por I'oronmmlol, 1.50 ii.iv. For Whitiunui und Upper Mill, Vfx Aveyle, at S p.uu l\ir Tauranua, Oliiuauuitn, Mid Opotiki, per Hlonoltf, at i D.m. For ltuiwuU, ltawaluLWU, Hura. cto., per Peu «uiii, at 4 p.m. For Kuasell, Kawakawo, Wbiuicaraa, aud Jloiu;oiiai, por loiia, at 4.3U p.m.

lt'o* AusU'olUui Colonial and United Elneiloiu, via Sovz (uid llrlndlM. or Navlos, few letujj-H. etc., speulally so prepaid and ndilrc&Eed, pur City of Sydney, lwuiediatc^ af»u» h«- aiti-iral from Honolulu.

a a HISS, Chief Fouaanate*. Chief Poatoffioc Auokliuxl.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

Dkouuhkh U. :»<S.

St. James's H;UI -Uwind Coucort in connection with I'ousouby Cricket Club, S jliii

Oddfellows' Hall, North Shoru-Goßpel T«n\ pai'anee Mission, 8 p.m.

St. James's Hull, Anto-toom — St. .Jauwa's Band of Hopo, 7.W p.m. Lorno-strcct Hall—A Concovt and Doai'o In aid of tlia Waltamata Boating Club, 8 p.m.

Births.

RAHIf.ICS.-On December 1, at Parnoll. tiia wlto of Wm. Barnes of a daughter; both doing woll.

FINLAT.-On Dceombor ia, ISB3, at Jief resi dence, Upper Dnrhani-fltrset, Auckland, Iho wl(o of I', li'inlay of a daughter, lloth rtoine well. STKADMAN.—On Doeembor 10th, Mrs Thomas Stcadman of a dauglncr.

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

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1883.

For ths cause that lacks osjlehuico, For tho wrong that needs reoishuict, For tho fature In thu diatonea, And i hu good that wo can do.

Tim largo and influential audioo«e who assembled at Uio Choral Hall yesterday to witnoes the presentation of certificates to girls attending the Girls' High School will, wo feel sure, ondorao the Chairman's to marks upon the importance of placing this admirable institution on a better footing. Tho traditionary prejudice against giving girls the same educational advantages that are enjoyed by boys is, happily, dis appearing with the other relics of old fogcyism inherited from our grand father. Men are beginning to see that both sexes aro more influenced by the mothora than the fathers, and if wo desire intelligent and vrell-trainod children, we must dismis* tho lotion thai stupidity and ig-noran<%! constitute a condition peculiarly favourable to chlld-beKruij;. But there has also arisen in the minds of fathori, who sea how larg» a •hare of life'i burdens and troubles the weaker portion of their off spring hare fco bear, a feeling that they ought to be better eq«ipped and not launched forth in life witli fewer ad vantages than boy.i, and with a sense of mental inferiority. Tho work* of women like "George Kliot " hare dirren tho opponents of eauoation for girU horn their last refuge in the theory that nature has stamped woman wifeh tiit Inferior or ganisation which ttaor w»v,kl assign to her, and if aught els* wort wanting to teaoh what she can do when properly trained, tho result* of tbia year's examina tion of tha Girls' High Sshool, and the Professor's report thereupon, would furnish it, Battbou(jhthecdrrents«ntimentwil>b.r» -gard to tl>o education of girls has under gone a radical change, and there may, perhaps, now ratlior bo a need for raising a warning voico against oTer-orara than tho opposite tendency, onr educational institu tions boar plain traces of past prejadicco. The existence and popularity of the Girls' High- School shows Hut tha people hare shaken themselves dear of the old superstition*; but tin fact that, while the Grammar School for boys is secure in tho enjoyment of a valuable endowment, Uie Girls' High School occu pies a rented building, and subsists on annual doles from the Colonial Treasury, proves that the cause of secondary education for girls has still diffi culties to overcome and battles to fight. It was appropriate and encouraging that at tention should havo been drawn to this sub ject yesterday by a member of the colonial Parliament), whose dnty it is to correct bhe wrong and establish in praetieo the principle which' has theoretically been conceded by the annual votes. We hopo Mr Hobbs will not rest satisfied with tho protest ho has entered against the inequality existing between the Auckland Girls' High School and kindred institutions for boys; but that, as Chairman of the Board of Education and a momber of tho Assembly, ho will sst himself to work to obtain a permanent building and substan tial endowment for the school.

The Wreck of the Austral.

Wk observe by Suez mail papers that the tone of the English press crifcicinnis on tlio result of the inquiry into the sinking of the steamship Austral coincides with theremavks made in these columns when the decision was announced by cable. Tho Wreck Com missioners' Court, after an exhaustive in quiry ip.tf) the circumstances attending the capsizing of the Auatral,exonerated Captain Murdoch and hisonjfksrjtofany seiious care lessness, reserving their nlpfnk for tho owners, who, it is averred, npglected to wai-n the captain of tho ship's imperfeot righting powers. Tho London dailies have all yovjored tho inquiry at length, and aeeia fe> 'M unanimously of the opinion ti>afe tt»ptain Murdoch hag beou treated nHh <»t.»-««frsn|HT leniency. Tho "Telegraph 11 says pifii Raster mariners of tiimt Britain lmist hays beon surprised at tlja very unusual spectacle of the counsel for tho Jjoapl pf Trade convert ing himself into a special pleader for one of thlirbody. Hitherto " unlucky captains'' hare been the scapegoats of the Board, bu£ as Mr W. S.G-ilbert observes, '' that eort of tiling w all over," and under Mr Chamlw laine's, j'Cf ime owners o.ro to bo the culprits, Tho"3?iines" considers tkat the admitted negligchcjp .of captain and chief officer in not looking afto^r tho coaling, which they know wqis going on, should hays bean punished; and tire "Horning Advertiser " opines ik is clear "nobody on board know his place and duties definitely, aad nobody.

was woll in touch with hie brother officers." The "Glasgow News" condemns Cap tain Murdoch witli unsparing severity, oharaotorisiny: hfs oonduct m "ignorant and lKiglectful," and blaming him for toying " to shield himself by casting rellco tions on tho vessel." " Truth " suya " Everyone, fkom tho owners down to the angmeero, seems to havo had something to do with the disaster, but tho Court iv unable to tix the blame on anybody. This sort of thing ij so common, anil the oa&rg in which the" real culprit is detected and punished arc so rare, that I liogin t<> have serious donbta as In whether Ihe Wreck Commissioners' Court is irf any [irautical value.''

A Comfortable Doctrine.

AuanßDi.Nf! to an Otago Coroner*! -Tury, one niMii may kfll auotherwiUi i;iij)unity, if only ho tako* tlie preliminary »ito]) of maddening liimsclf with drink before he proceeds to the serious business. Some few days ago, in Lake County, two men named Seokb and Thompson had a drunken qimi'rol ami fight, and, in the words of tho telegraphic do spatoli, Soott "died from injuries received in thecoursoof thu sculllo. The matter was too transparent to be altogether glossed over witlwut inquiry, und accordingly a coroner's inquest was held, und the twelve good men and truo duly "sat" on the dead man. Unfortunately, we have not got tlio exact words in which the sapient twelro recorded their derision ; it would be interesting to know whetliur they thought that tho unfortunate Scotchman "died from natural cauwus," via., whisky, or whether they hud porcoptlon to see that it was a cleat' cnuo of " man slaughter." What wo are informed is that they comjiloUily exonoratod Thompson of " all suspicion of foul play," and that, we suppose, ends tho matter. Thoro wan pro jably on the jury •onieonc rortfed in tho Marquis of (juoensborry'ti rules for the regulation of tho P.lt. who was able to direct his fellows as to what constitutes " foul play ;" and as Thompson hml ueitlier kicked hia opponent, nor stabbed him in tho back, no<- struck him " bolow tho bolt," ho was honourably acquitted. Thus tho old faroo of "Killing no murdor" is repeated, and the Intelligent Juryman has frosh ltmrels addod to hiu wreath. There aro so many "unemployed" in Otago just now that wo suppose human life must be cheap. \\ r« cannot, even under liktj cir cumstances, conceive of such :in incident occurring in this district and not forming thu Mibjeet of an exhaustive inquiry before a criminal tribunal. Wo do not, after the notorious " measles and jealousy " verdict, Iwkl up cur local coroners' jiirio« an models for the rtut of the colony ; but they hava certainly nov.er committed tlio ab surdity of tindinu' nrf a matter of fuct Uiat ono man killed another, and as a matter of Opuikm, holding1 that thoro was no "suspicion of foul play." Tho Otago jury appoiu-s to hare proceeded upon the ammmptiou that drunkoiiiiu.ss bringH irro- Bponsiullity—a very comfoitablo uootrine for tliose who indulge in periodical " apreeu," but ono whioh is totally opposed hi law. A learned judjjo U in the habit, when a prisoner pleads In extenuation the too common excuse, "I was drunk when I did it,"of retorting—" Why, that in au aggravation of tho offence ; for you had no busincis to bo druuk, which** a crimo Iji itself !" But the " whusky"-loving denizens of Ota^o know better, it would appoar, aad unyone in tronble mny, If ho pleads In ebriation, fool anaui-ed of receiving at tholr liaiuls Uiat kindlyl and sympathetic troat meut whioli •omo« from a follow-fetiliiig.

'I'lio B»Aa BiTraiJAT .%pi'lbui(mt wiD to-morrow coiibdn tlw coiitiuuii^ chaptoi-H of Bi-ot ilarte's Romance; two ooini)letß novoltles, "Tho Shutoi of Shelfiolfl " and "Jack Brown* Itistakoj" Random Shots, by "Zaraiel;" Kxcuraion to Te Aroha—NohM l>y tho V\'ay ; A Lady'n IjOttor from lx)iulon, by "Eline"; Kiploaion nt Woolwich Arsenal—An Accidental Bombardment; My First Attempt at Printing; Tho Garden, Sporting Notes, literature, Stage Gossip, do., Ac, Ac.

Onr weekly mankct price-iwfc, whluii ap pears in another aolumn, conUiins several nltorations from quotnt4onaglTun pravioualy. While butter remu-inß at last wuok'h values, eggs haro advanood, and wo now (mote In 'M per doz. wholesale, and ]s M per do/., retail. Tho gum market continues firm, valuoe being as follows :—Ordinary, £32 to i' 37 ; good ordinary, £40 to £41! j Enat Coast, £50 to £. r)4. Receipts for December np to data amount to 250 tons. In Now castia coal a slight alteration has becti made, (md wo quote at 2<Ss to ,"'.os por ton from ■hip's side, and 32s to 3as supplied at tho yards.

The ship Piako arrived from London tint morning with a large general cargo, ami fourteon passengers. Particulars appeal elsewhere.

Tho " Lyttolton Times " complimontH Jfv .Justice Gillies on tho fact that although there wore six appoala against his judg ments at tho last sitting of the Court of Appeal, not ono of thqin was sustained, tho judgment being uphold in every case, not withstanding that under the ne»- regula tions, tho judgo who has decided a caso, has no roico in determining tho appeal.

Two young Miami, ink! to b» it»pectably connocted, woro lined XT) oaoh at tliu Police Court to-day on a chargo of creating a »lih turbanco and doing considoi'ablo damaga to property In Nowmarkot. The ecttlcrs in this rlllago have Buffered liiucJi through tho foolish acts of a mischevious cli(]tio of younj; felloiTS who luito lately beon in the habit of prowling about tho place and committing unlawful and roprchonniblQ offences. A notice of tho procoodingc apponra iv our Police Conrt report. It ts to bo hoped that tho punishment of O'lloArn and Shordl.w will have tho happy efloct of disbanding tho mi»clievioo« gaug of Nowmmkot ruffian*.

A sample of two hsupi of coal from tho " ontcrop" tttkou from tho warn on the bank* of the Mokoii Riyor aro on tloit at the shop of Mesire H. Pgt-tor and Co., QueoH-streat. Tho coa.l has a bright ap peuranoo, wid la of weighty substance, ad mirably adapted for steam puriK>Be«. Dr. Plsctor reported favourably of this coal dixtrict. Air Black, tiio Tkainoa Mining Eugineov, Captain RieJi, and otlior oxjhj rleneed gentlemen, baro gono to tho dis trict by tho steamer Hannah Mokau, ac companied by four miners, with a view of thoroughly prospecting the district. Wo learu that goreral largo bods of coal have beon found n*ar tho rivor, and «iiisonß will shortly liavo opportunities of testing the qualities of the Mokaa coal,

Sk. Thomas's branch of tho Chnroli of England Temperance Society hold a moeWng lost ereninjf. Tho prhiclpnl OTont of tho evening was n farce, in which fiTo of tiio membcra took part. Much prftiso ifl duo to Mr B. Hainos mid (J. Wilson for tlio active way they got tho overling's enfcortalnnicnt up. Master MeKowen gavo a brass whistlo duot, Tho Secretary stated that 109 mombeis had joined dnrlng tho past yoar.

The following rogßlationa (tnder t'luj In spection of ilaoliinory Act, ISS2, aro ganetted) making an important exception in faTour of tho agricultural and pastoral industrloß:—" Tlmt from and aftor fcho first day of January, I)SS4, nil portablo boilers uacd sololy iii connection with thrashing machinery, and all boilots nrecl golely .for boiling-down pm'poscw, ehall only he Inspected onco in every two year?, provided Uiat to ontitle such boilers to exemption from annual inspection they shall not bo used for any purpose 'far any period ex ceeding six calendar month.? in any ono year, and nothing horein shall rcntrfot the lrupcotion of any such boiler a* any timo if tho luspeotor shall boo fit to do so for any alleged sufficient cause; provided farther that this provision shall not restrict or pro hibit tho inspection if the certificate granted in respect of any boiler of such clasg shall be for a loss period than two years."

The ordinaift' meeting of tho Tit-ados and Labour Council \ra« held last night 81 tlio Working Men's Club. A letter from Mr Dargaville, M.H.It., was road explaining tho causes of tho rejection of the Eight Hours and Ifailvray Employes Bills last session, offer from.l ii well-known journalist was Vecpived Wos establishing a "Tratle Journal, "tqbod.pvoipdoxclu'sivoly to tho interests of tho v/o'rking classes, to be issued weekly. Tho Sesrptnvy was in structed to call a special mooting for iiext Wednesday to consider full dotails of tlio proposal. All tii<s trade.? and branches of labpui- in Auckland to bo invite.il to send representatives fift that occasion. The last Summary of the statjij cj' ihfi labour market yyas alluded to, and the Couiic^l e^jjjwed i.ts opinion that unless the monthly yprjortg W.ere se^ fu regijlarly, it wns'iinpo^siblc to ioak.o up a .completely reliable Smn mftry.. Tho conditions of the bush rajll hands were discussed, (wgothor with tjieir fSffK li°urs qf work and the systan of paying thorn by clioquo or by oidois, whioh fcr.oy waro compelled to lay cub in stores. Jt was dsaided to invite tiiom by advertisement to elo»t repreiciitn tivun to tho Council.

His Honor Wr.Justltse Gillies sat in Clmm bor.s this morning', whou probate was grantod in ro Charles I'ouKiiddock I'itzgcralu, John McliOlitifili, .liimus Wilson, John Wilson, lluporii \ . Stuvensoji, Hobort Whitson, Thrddaiu Vicars ffitepatvick, Aloxandor Uooke, Manrico G'Sullivan, Simon Brown, llcmi Tautnri (deeeiißod), and Letters of ad uiiuistration were ordoretl to be issued in re llobert ITlatt, Mata Paraone, Edward Wil son, Agncw McCuruiick, Maora llulika, and John .Simford (ilec-enaed). The apj)lieatioiiß for adniini.stial.ioii in re Amelia .lane AUanm, Cl»ule.s I'adro, and Job titinth (de coiwed) were allowed to stand over for the filing of further allidavils. Orders were nuule to register copies of will in re C. J. S. C. ICavanagh, Vred Coombes, and .(sinus Morris, (deceased), and orders for probate or administration were renewed in re ITcnry Freeman, Kranois Gibbons, Kliza both Harris, and Margaret Elizabeth Ingram (deceased). In tho matter of Mr Oxloy'n claim for compensation, tho Slut (rf Jim nary next, was fixed upon for hoar- Ing tho claim, and \ commission was granted to take evidence in .lauiioson v. Coni-oy, plaintiff j^iviiiK security for costs, £50. In re A. L, Mclilruiu (a lunatic)an order was mado for the sale of cot'tain land.

The members, of the Victoria, ltilles me warned l<y advertisement; in this even ing's issue to attend at tho Drill-Hliod to morrow (Saturday) afternoon, at 4 o'clock sharp, in full dress, for inspection, A full attendance is ox[>ecto:l.

The attention of performing membejs of the Auckland Choral Society is directed to an advertisement in another column.

A general meeting of tlio New Zealand Native Land Settlement Company was hold yesterday, when the resolution passed at tho annual mooting for increasing the number of directors from '20 to >!0 was continued. Tho Chairman said that by tho next mail probably thoy would hour of largo accession!) to the Company, aud the appointment of a lvondon Bourn of Direc tors.

The new yaoht which Mr R,,Logan, of North Shore, is building for Mr White and Mr Stone will be launched n«xt week. Sho in a handsome ciraft of about (ii tons measurement, and somowhat after the stylo of tho Amwa, nltlipugh three foet shorlor and with greater beam than that Tesnel. Sho hiiH been christened tho "Tuwora," wliich is a Maori word, meaning; " Morning Star."

At a meeting of plantcrcrs held last iii^lit in tlio Working Men's (llub, Messrs T. Kelly and W. ('lark were elected dologatcs to the Eight Hours' Demonxtration flom niittcc, and Messrs How and Clarke us dele gates to represent tlio trades on the Trodo and Labour Council.

An occurrence of a moat singular nature formed tlio Hlibjoct of a Coroners inquest at the York Hotel, Newton, on Wodnosduy aftornoon. The inquest was on tho body of John William Swart, an infant of four months, who was found dead in bed at Ills parents' residence, Upper Queen-street, Newton. Dr. I'liilnon was tlto otliclatinj^ coroner, while Mll T. B. Heath was chosen foreman of tJie jury. Tho evldouce of lh: Stoekwcll, who hail made a poit-murten examination of the body, was to tbo effect that death had Ikjoii caused by convulsions, brought on by overfeeding, Tho child had beon fod with Noavo's farinaceous food, and tlio milk had curdled on tho stomach, form ing into a choosy mutbar—oonvulsioiiß buing tho result. A vordict was returned in oeecmlßiico with this evidence.

Charles Mack writes :—"Conoorniug the two littlo boys who wore committed to the Industrial School yesterday, It was stated in Court by their mother that thair fathor doserted r»um tur tlio socloty of anotJicr woman, which is wholly untrtio ; also, that I rofuHod to allow hoi' money for tUcir sup port is untruu. I was compelled to k^ivo homo somo oighteon months ago, for reasons that aro unlit for publication, and havo endeavoured to support my children sinco, lint w.-ib prevented (luring tho last few months by being thrown into gaol for arrears. As for my children, Tevor loved thoni, and am only happy to sco they aro taken from lior euro, and landed in a place whore they will roc no vico, bo tauglit to read and write, for wliich 1 shall bo ever ■willing to pay."

The L'onsonby CriclcetClubooncort, which lti announced tv take jJaro this overling in St. .lamos's Hull, promises to bo a great micccss. A good programme has ijecn issnoil, and was rniblished in last night'o Stak. Amongst tho vocalists who ore to appear aro several now nainoti, besides local talent of acknowledged ability. A foaturo of tho por/orinnnco will be tlio comic songs of Mr Morris, who comes to Auckland with quite a reputation, while the contributions of Messrs Garland, Greenwood, Jennings, l'urnhiim. Landers, Moroton, Kobortson, Hartley, Mrs Malcolmnon, and Mrs Osmond all givo promise of an excellent ovcniaig's amusement. Tickets aro Is ejich.

Tho ajintial conceit given by tho pupils of St. Mary'sSoloct and Hoarding Schools, l'ou sonby, preparatory to tire breaking-up, took placo yesterday evening in thonchool-room. There was a largo attendanco of parents and friends, and Bishop Luck anda number of tho clergy wore also present. The first part of tho prograifaneconsisted of tho can tata, "The Flower Queen," the solos and concorted solectiona of which woro prettily rondejod, Mi«sos Kano and Dunn acquitting thcin.solvos ospocially well as floloint.l. In tho second part, which wa« of a varied character, songs woro sung by Misses Darby, Culpnu, und Lowisson, aud iuttrn mental piocos wore contributed by Mis.sc« (iahfl, Dunn, llardin;;, and Wallnut.

In tho report which appears on tho fourth pago of this issuo of proceedings oonnocted with tl>c jit'ofloiitatloii cf cortilicates at tJio Choral Hall yesterday so voral typographical mistakes aro mado which call for oxplana tion. At the conclusion of tho Chairman's opening sixiech, for instauco, an awkward luattn oocurs through tho inadvertent omission of the inn ticni of tho roport which introduofls the linen of psotry written by o!ms. ivingaJey ou parting from a youag lady frlond, and which Mr Hobbs so aptly quoted. Thon in tlio report of Professor Aldis's address tlio Latin phrase/rim aati* is mudo to appear n» yam tatis. Tkors U aLio a liao omitted from tlie wxi of tlio re port, but it Is not material.

A 'concert in aid of the fmids of the Epiphany Church \ras ({lron bj St. I'ftul'n choir in tlm Edinburgh-street School-room last evening. Tho attendance was small. The choir .seloctiona included " Let tho Hills Resound," "The Stormy Petrol," " AlloKlanco Swoar," " Oh, Hush Thee, My Baby," and "Tho Huntsman's Chorus." Other contrlbutieas included— Duot, "Trust Her Not," Wins Holder and Mrs A. Coates ; song, "Thou Art so N oar and Yot so Far," Mil Raynos ; song, "In this Old Chair" (encore), Mr Haidwick ; duot, " Whon tho Wind Blowoth In," Mtts A. Ring and Mrs i'ago ; soiig, "Tnrnham Toll," MissL. Priar ; trio, "The Morwaid's Song," jMiss Holdor, Mrs Rayuoa, and Mrs Nelson; song, "Tho Sorcerer's Sonc" (onuored), llr Taylor ; Mo (double), "Yo Shophords Tell Me," Mißsaa Ring, Mra Nelson, Messrs Loaf Wildman ; song, "Dream Faces,1' Mrs PaffO) song, "Tho Midshipmlto," Mr Macklej duet, "Oh, May'st Thou Dream of Mo," Mrs Ravnos and Mrs Coatoß ; bout, "Tit for Tat," Miss G. Blomfiold.

Wo understand that Captain Mahon has rocoivod information from Major Slicpherd that tho uniforms of tho Victoria Rifles bad beon shipped by the s.s. British King, which l»ft for v\ ollington ittroct on the Ist ulto.

Wo irotico by the Trustees' report that the Primitive Methodist Church in Frank lin Road is steadily progressing, and that several necessary improvements havo been made. This church is composed of a work ing eongregfttion, ovory uicmbor consider ing, it a duty to assidt tho causo in one way or another. The ohoir lmvo erected a plat form by members' subscriptions, and a new boundary fonco has bocn put up by united effort, somo contributing money and others willing labour. The averago congregation ie 120, 05 being good on tho roll. Threo roKgious instruction classes havo been formod in favour rf senior scholars, which are under the care of tho Roy. James Guy, Mr Meoks,. and Mrt Clcal. Sun day evening out-of-door' lnission «or vioes arc being hold with satisfactory issues. Tho financial statements for the past year is encouraging in comparison with that qf thp pfovioua year, shpying a reduced dobit ba.lr f Diu.q of £10 12s ,'id." the disburso ments amount to £\s4 l(is, incjurjfng £35 7s 4d duo to Treasurer, and £53 }ntbre»* on building (iobt, Th,o Jadips qf tho cflngrega tiou have contributed J|2o !8s 4d, beinji the proceeds of their weekly sewing mootings. Ths minister (the Roy. James Ouy) has mado himself agreeable to his people by his acceptable services and kindly dieposi- ■ tion.

SCINTILLATIONS.

OinuarMAs is coming; so is good weather. Tho Governor yesterday presented tho prbien at Wellington College. Mokau cottl is on exhibition afc Porter and Cos. The bnsy B's of the Sharemai'ket— Bulls and Boors. " Paddy " Doran opens to-morrow with music, mirth, and mutes of furniture ! The telegraph is shortly to be extended to Kawhia. iOycs have they, but they see not —pota- toes.

On account of the recent wet weather bee keepers have hud to food their bees on sugar. The Feustanton's moat is selling in London atG|dpM-lb. When Mr Raskin sayn that a sou pie should court seven years he fails to state who should pay the gas bills. " Sho Lovoa him still " is the title of a recent novelette. She probably wants to do all tho talking herself. Chriatchurch Industrial Exhibition is to bo lighted by electricity—nix aro lumps and ;i(JO incandescent lights being used. Mr Mitchelnon has promised a Dunodin deputation thut he will bring under the notice of the Minister of Marine tl«; neces.sily for a xurvey of tho coast nour Waipupii Point. We learn on pretty good authority that it is not a minstrel " end man " who in after Shakespeare's "boneu." The Stella leuves Wellington to-morrow for Campbell Island in search of tho missing aealing crew. Mr Phillips, Governor of Dunedln (isol, has received leave of absence for three months, and goes to Australia, Mr Ferguson will bu acting gaoler. Recent regulations rogarding the tale of strychnine und arsenic hare been rcroked. The "Cincinnati Enquirer," v lead ing Ohio pnpar, lately published a violent personal attack on an opposition editor, which wound up with the polite invitation, "Now, Halstead, rise up on your hind legs and yell '" Doctor:—"John, did Mm Green get the medicine I ordered?" "I suppose so," replied John, " for I saw crape ou tho door thu next morning." Why musical men are such noted iral lants—They consider they have a right to " make overtures " to any ono. Mr Cioodull, Eugineer to tho Timarti Harbour Hoard, loft for Napier yesterday to design tho harbour work* thcro. Two boys under eigbt years of age, broko into a shop at Dunedin tho othev day, and stole i' 4 worth of pictures and photograph*. These lads are doubtless born artists, as shown by their prococity in "takingpictures," Today's "Herald " says that the Tirnaru Harbour Board has "decided to order sixty tons of steel lighters from England." What we want to know is, how many steel lighters there are to tho ton, and what in proposed to ba done with such a lartro toy fleet ••

Trout oya hare boen suocousfullv hatched out under tho caroof Mr Oellitig, HamUton, and jjood-bized trout muy now be seen in ono of thg Waikato creeks. 10,000 shares, representing .CoO.OOO, hare beon applied for ia tho Wellington Woollen Manufacturing Company (Limited), and operations are to be commenced at onoe. Now, thon, Auckland ! Alex. Anderson, Cartorton, has been arrested on the charge of attempting to murder his wife. After stabbing her in the nti'i, Anderson made oil", but was followed and captured by a policeman. Dunodin Harbour Board, at its meeting yesterday, decided to raise tho due* ou all Imjiortß »0 per oc^it, and on wools exported to yd por bale. Two tons oi Te Awamutu clxieso hava been »old in Sydney ad ikl per lb, and though 3d per lb of import duty must b» de ducted from that figure, it is still highly satisfactory. tL Whisky," »aid tlxs doctor " hardens the br«fn." "Majbo it does," replied Uio hor rible ciamplo, " but it Koftons tho kneos wou'orfully." Kvcryono isn't as sensible as tho wood mot chant who Hald that, although ho would furnish good board, he didn't propose to start a hotel. Tho French convict question.—"lsidore Forbhtntiii, this is tho thirteenth timo yon havo been arrested for stealing." "Ah, Monsionr, it is so humiliating to beg." Th» Tonjranro, from London, has a nambor of valuable Shropshire Downs sheep on board lor transhipment to Auckland. These, with other stock on board, must undergo six months' quarantine at I'ort Chalmers, Dunediu bakers haro put a halfponny en tho jirico "of beead " in consequence of the pft.<.siiig of tho Adulteration Act." This can only mean that they have been swind ling the public in the post, and since they can no longer do so in safety, intend to secure their profits. The "Opotiki Herald" says that hops ajid malting barloy aro being grown this season there, and by som» of the farmers ratlior oitonsively. This is a departure from the old routine of maize and potatoes, and it ia hoped will prove beneficial. Qnite a now significance wrll bo hence forth given to tho term " jam-tart " as applied to tho "huppcr suckles." An English paper states that Lord Sodeley is building a large manufactory for jams on his estate in Gloucestershire. Two years ago ho planted 93,000 gooseberry bushos there, 167,000 black currants, 2,000 plnms, '.25,000 raspberry, and 52 acres of straw berries.

MINING NEWS.

[lir TKIXOHAriI.— OWN COIl«K8I'ONl)KNT.l

THAMES.

Tmahf.s, this day. Darwin.—Three Hhifts aro now continually employed in extending the western drive. A portion (if tho roef was broken do\rn yes terday, and tho quai'tx was found to bo heavily and favourably minoralticd, but showed no gold. Tho presont apparatus easily keeps the water in subjection with about throe-quarters of an hour's baling

each day

Hbw Makukaw.—Tho drive at 100 ft. lorol has beon rupaiiwl, and a crosscut was commenced this morning. Tho manager oxpeota to interaect tho loadei-1»« w vooking aft« driviug 20H. Nuw Piuncu iMrEHiAL.—Treatment of specimons in hand \v;u commenced at the Company's battery yest(»rday preparatory to retorting on Saturday. Lojhion. — Crushing commenced last night at Bull's battery with thirteen stampers. About 40 loads quartz from No. 1 roof, No. 3 level, are on hand, Tenders aro being called for crosscut to jntersect No. 1 roef at No, 4 lovol.

Moanataiari (Extended). —The hard bar in tho shaft ia now disappearing at a depth of 85 foet, Mid more workable blue ground now prevails. Moakaimiaki. —■ Gnthrio, ti4buter, has completed anothor crushing of seven loads with appurtenant specimens fay au excel lent yield of OSoiis gold. Kneebone aud Handcook obtiaineU loz 7dwts and Xozs lldwtfl respectively.

N tkv PniNor. Imi'erul.—-flewt. of rich specimens were secured during last night In tho stopoa on No. 2 reef at both sides of tho break. The haul occurs most oppor tunoly, immediately boforo tho monthly retorting, ivhich takes place to-morrow. About Oicwt. aro on hand.

Nkw Pri^ue Imi'Kßlal this morning ob tained rich haul of uewt, specimens from stopes on reef above 4'>o feet level, a good sliow of gold being left. This makes over flOJowt. of specimons on hand, worth about 15dwts. of gold per pound. ■• ''

ATTEMPTED SUICIDE.

A determined attempt to commit suicide was mado yesterday afternoon by s young manied woman named Mary Ann Wilson. Ifc would appear thut Mrs Wilson came from Dunodin with her husband, who ia a plasterer, several months ago, and that they had beon living at Mr Tnrran.Qe's i^ Wake field-strept until {aat Kfigh, >yhe,n. \bfiy re movad to Myo' ESlalys, AberojoTObie' street.' Tlifi cquplo have not Ijvod llftppUy together, fm'd as, a \r-u\]t of tho domestic strife, Mrs Wilson y6ster4fty votnoved the he^ds from tho contents of three hoxos of matahes, mixod them with water in aii opp- uup, and swallowed tho whole (Joss, remark ing at the same time tli«;t She thought tlio dose would hiiYf? bottled her in five y,}.iftutes. ill's Blair heard her grQfynjvUj upstairs, and having ascoytfti'iftl t'^e f,a.uEt!, Bent word to tl\f) PhMcoi Stution', and in the meantim^, with th,ri aicVqf neighbours, gave the\v^(p\v tunate wp'^an, by way of ewptlj), closes p.f mustard aiid warm \v&>eri bnt \vithpui pro ducing tfe deMyed efteot, Sovgeant Kiely having arrived in a cab, tool? the woman to. the Hospital, where antidote? weresdminjs-. tered by Df, Bond,

On enquiry at tho Hospital tl'ia after: noon, we learnt that Mrs Wilson appears very comfcrtablc, suffers very little pain, and is batter than aho was yesterday.

CABLEGRAMS.

[."B-EOIAX SO PIMSDS ASSOCIATION.]

(Roeeired December 14—12.30 p.m.) Company Floated. London-, December 13.— AH the shares placed in the English market in a company to purchase Mopsrs Mason. Brothers busi ness at Sydney have been subscribed. Tho Colonial Institute. At the Colonial Institute, Mr Murray Smith will read v paper on Victoria.

War Ship for tho Australian Station. It in reported that H.M.S. Raleigh wil replace JI.JI.S. NelHOii, on the Australian station. Tho French Policy in South Africa. Lord Derby replying to a deputation, with reference to tlie French Annexation Policy in Western Africa, sakl tho ques tion was yei'ioualy occupying the attontion of the Cabinet. lie vvm uuabla to assert that France should not sottluthounoccupicd or unclaimed territory on that const. (Received Deeoinbor 14—1.30 p.m.) New South Wales Loan. London, Uooembor 13.—The NewSoutli Wales i per cent, inscribed loan of three millions is announced to be placed in tho market to-morrow, The minimum is fixed ut par, and tenders will be opened on the '20th hut, Exoltomont in Arabia. The succesu of El Mahdi's troops is greatly exciting the tribe* of Arubiu. Annexation and Federation in tho Pacific. Mr Morloy, speaking at Newcastle, mud that tho attitude of the Australian colonies, with reference to the annexation of the islands in the Pacific, involved a most delicate, difficult, and momentous question, and he contend", that whether their request is refused or partly granted, un appeal will be made to England for federation. Tho Fisheries Exhibition Awards. London, December 13. —At a meeting of persons interested in the late International Fisheries Exhibition held at Cannon-street Hotel last night, much dissatisfaction was expressed at the award* of the juriovi, and it wan resolved that a deputation should wait upon the Gorornment to protest ngainat tho same.

Destructive Storm in England.— Several Lives Lost.

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Loxnos, Docombor 12,—A destructive htmcano of unprecedented violence pawed over England to-duy. Several persons wero killed, and othera seriously injured. A large amount of property vrun alao destroyed ulong the path of the storm. The Soudan Rebellion—Expected Attack by tho Falso Prophet. Caiho, l^ioember 112.—Later despatches to bond from the Soudan state that the Egyptian garrisons at J)uon and Shan are beiu|* massed at Khartoum, in view of an attack which it in expected will be made upon the town by tie Arab rebels. It is also stated that El Madhi is Bonding a forcu of K',ooo men into tho Darfour district. (Received December 14—12.2 p.m.) Bakor Pacha Proooods Against tho Falso Propliot. Cairo, December 12.—Baker Pasha Is new engaged in organising an expedition against tho Soudan rebula. His force will be composed of Egyptian gendarmes, nojn'o troops, and a contingent oißondouln Arab*. Stoamor on Flro. 'Die steamship Kent, outward bound from London to Melbourno, was found, on arrival at Port Said, to bo on fire in the hold. Tho fire was extinguished soon after it was discovered, and only slij'ht damage waa done to tho cargo. The election to till tlia vno«ncy in tho representation of Ipswich iv tho Houso of Commons resulted to-day in the return of Mr West—his opponent, Mr Charley, being defeated by a largo majority.

Mails per Oriont steamship John Elder, dated Melbourne, November 3, wore deli vered via Naples yesterday.

AUSTRALIAN.

Misi.hoounh, December 13.—Lord Ilose bery arrived hero to-day from Sydney. Now South Waloa Lwitl BUI. Syunkt, Docombor J3.—Tlio Land Bill wa« broiiffht up for discussion in the Legis lative Assembly last evening, and has met with a persistent stonewalling from the Opposition benohce. The Government ate equally determined to carry the measure through, and ih» Houso has now been sitting lor twenty-four hours continuously. Latest—Tno Bill Carried. Sydhky, this day.—The debate on the Land Bill was continued in the Legislative Amcmbly until an early hour this morning when the motion for tho second reading of Uio bill wn« earned on a division of 70 votes to 10.

ORCHESTRAL CONCERT.

Last evening Ao Orchestral Society gave its last concert of tho season. Tho pro. gromino, though less taking than somes of thoso which haro proceeded it, was, insofar as concerned the orchestra, better per formed than usual. The. opening over ture of " Zftinpa " commenced with a vigour hi tho violins which indicated considerable increase of power and aptjtudo of attack. Hitherto the violins hava boon conspicuous for their weakness, but now m.oie than counterbalance the reeds, whip)) sorely need strengthening. My frank Sceats, in Wal lace's "A Father's Lore," showed thot ho possesses a good roiee, but hn lias much to learn in tho matte:- ••!' n,.... ;nanagoment and stage attitude. ih«duo for violin and Siano, iv which Aliis MUlio Heywood and [err Sohrnitt figured, caused quite a sen sation. The piece was apparontfy choson us much for the purpose of 'showing off tho capabilities of the young pianfcte an for displaying the powers of tho violinist, and tho result* woro such as to justify the eontideuico Here Schinltt had voposed in his debutante. Mins iJillio Hoy wood ha» tho qualitiei which promise eminonco in piauoforto-playing, and with years will obtain that mellowness of toueli coming with the development of musical feolinjf, but which cQimot reasonably bo expected in so young tk performer. Mjss Ball (also a debutante) sang ''Th,p C^o.fistor" nicely, though Qbyiougly sufl'oring from the nerrouniess incidpntel tijatirstappoftranco. Webev's " ConcertntUck * was brilliantly rendered by Mr Forrest nnd tho orchestra. It is always ft privilege to hear Mr Forrost, thongh ha does not always play equally well. On nearly ovory occasion ho is the hero of tho evening, and last evening was not an exception to the rule. The first part couelucled wjth Qung'l's " Yorwiirte," a sprightly, lilttng composition. The seoond part began with Bellini's " II Pirat*," not a very notable or striking overture; but whioli the orchestra performed very well. MissGribblc, in "NovertoParfwith orches tral accompaniment, showed mort of taste and execution in hor singing than is usually to bo mot with at tho C!)ovt\l JTftJJ. She has not a poworful voicp, ami last evening appeared to bo suffering from Gold, but there }s an artistic touoh about hor rendoring of songs, which is vory pleasing, and indicates the influence of skilful cul ture and training, for tho absenco of which many vpcalists at our concpyta are only too distinguished. X^6 striti" quartette of Hadyh, by Maisrs C. and f. Hemus, Clough and Edger, was as agree able at the performances of these gentlemen always are, and received a cordial tribute of applause from tho audienco. In the finale of Beethoven Sympho.ny (Op. 3G), tho or chestra gave the treat o{ the evening. Beethoven is king whoreror he appears, provided his works secure a 661'oratly correct interpretation. ' In 'this item of Ijh£ wo-, gramme the orchestra' fairly o^pojl^vl, play ing better tj-h^u t^jf li^yp ever- done before, and la'ayintfa utrdng impression of tho PrftgV9S* *^V nfo Wintlnually making. Mr Bdmiston'a " Infelico" waa as effective as his apologetic and diffident manner would allow of jts being. With a good deal more five his singing would not Bedisagreoable. Tho concert concludedT^th. the best gallop it has been our fortune t6 boa*, namely, " Good,' "' by Gung'l, and which fov i, \&n pte'oo fexcitcd miitean eutlyisw3""* among tne audienco. In'stvu; lnontaliy tho porformanco was an but the singing foil bolow t\*o average, and very far below tlif\t ?i the concert which preceded \t, t

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CITY COUNCIL.

Ordinary Business Meeting.

Tub weekly meeting of the City Council was held last evening, there being present: His Worship the Mayor (MrJ. M. ('lark) in the chair, Councillors Thompson, Aiekin, Waddel, Crowther, Maselield, Montague, Harper, La Roche, Fleming, Devore, Burns, Pliillipps, Field, Mackeclmie, Stevenson, Garratt. . Wpxuxctos-stiibbt.—Ralph Keesing re quested the Council to cut away the earth to the usual battorfuce." on his allotments m Wellington-street.-The Engineer reported that the contract is to cut plumb with the street line, and if ground was to be sloped into private land, it would require the sanction of the Council.- The request was granted.

° Caii in a I'ipk Track.—Samuel Young complained tlwt ono of his cabs, alter taking homo a faro to^Waitomata-stroct, I'onsonby, stuck in the pipe truck of the water main, and the whole hind portion of tlio vehicle was smashed. Cost of repairs was £10. lie asked the Council to bring t,he matter undor the notiooof tlio contractor, from whom lie cx])ected compensation. — Tho Engineer roported that the contractor assorts tho fault is tlio driver's.—Agreed to rofor the writer to tin; contractor for redress. Sl'AllMSCi IN MABKKT , Y.VIUi.—C. h. McDonald wrote stnting that the stabling wliich ho wished to erect is between the public pound and what is already erected, ■i.e., on the north-west yard where the Circus was held. —The Engineer reported that if the applicant bo allowed to build as proposed he will be encroaching on reserve of '20 feet wide left for entrance for stables, nnd also for reserve for st»ne storage.—Re ferred to the Streets Committee. Larrikins' School. — Thomas Buddie wrote stating that for some timo past a achool for larrikins had been held in the lute Mr Rout's school-room, High-street. This building was now required for other purposes, and the only other available place whs a small building in Lome-street, wliich was not at present largo onougli, and which they proponed to enlarge by a galvan ized iron addition. Permission to do this was asked.—The Engineer reported that Loi ne-stroot is within the brick building area.—Referred to tho Streets Committee, Mr Huddle to furnish plans. Rowixo Cr.uii Siikd.—George N. Pierce, Hon. Secretary of the Auckland Rowing (Jliib, stated that having been granted a site for a shed,..they had commenced to build, not being aware that a per mit was necessary. They now applied for a permit.—Tlie Engineer reported that the building Is contrary to tho regulations, and can only be permitted under the modifica tion clause-.—lt was agreed that tho permit applied for bo granted. Mv Hankakobd Aoais. — A lengthy letter was received from Mr T. B. Hannaford, complaining that a neighbour had boon granted permission to erect a structure which blocked up his back ontranoo, while n Hccond building with shingle roof had been allowed to bo put up. Hence tho rates of insurance on his house and furniture had been increased.—The Building Sur veyor reported that the buildings woro within tho outer area whoro wooden build ings are lawful.—The Engineer roported further that tho structures had been put up two years ago, before tho new regulations woro made. -It was further stated that a platform complained of would bo made safe for children.—Agreed that an answer in

accordance with tho Building Surveyor's ruomo. bo forwarded.

Canvas Sunshade. — F. Williams, fish dealer, applied for permission to fix a temporary sunshade of canvas over tho front of his shop for two hours each morn ing.—Tho Engineer rorxjrted that sunshades are not provided for by Uio building regula tions, nnd require tho special consent of the Council.—lt was stated that tho Council hnd objected to these awnings when tho building regulations woro framed, and the application was rofusod. VkIIAHUAII IN KAItAiTOAIIAI'K ROAD.— Ernest Hogg wrote stating that ho had erected temporary butchery premises in Karangahapo Road in accordanco with permit by tho Council.—Tho verandah erectod was contrary to building regula tions, and ho applied for permission to retain it.—Tho Surveyor reported that a summons was to be taken out againit G. Reid for erecting without a license.—Tho request was refused. BoKnowiNQ a Newspaper.—-R. B. Fitz patrlck wrote, admitting that ho had taken

a paper from tho Free Library. Tho ex planation, extending over six folios, was referred to tlio Library Committee.

Graft-ox Road.—H, N. Garland, Secio tary of the Domain Board, wroto stating that it had beon agreed to grant per mission to cxtond tho culvert and widen tho road at tho foot of Orafton Koad.— Received.

Hawjinoe-strbet.—G. Graham wrote asking that kerbing and channelling in Hardinge-stroet bo done at the same time as Hardingo-street works.—Referred to the Streets Committee.

St. Paul's. —The Secretary of the Diocesan Board wrote, forwarding copy of resolution re interference with Church site.—MrDevore said ho had baen authorised and instructed to state that there was no intention to obstruct, but meroly to place tho matter on a business footing.—The Mayor said tho conditions had boon agreed upon, and the matter was before tho Legal Committee to get it in tho form of a deed.—Referred to the Legal Committee.

Wynt.vhd-.street. — James B. Graham wroto complaining that tho works in Wynyard-street would iomovo access to bis property,—The Engineer reported that an hour's work by a man would do the necessary levelling.—Agreed that an answer bo sent accordingly, SIOK IN ViCTQWA-strhrt.— 11. Sawkins, bootmaker, Victoria-street, asked permis sion to retain a canvas sign which ho had been ordered to remove as contrary to tho building regulations. He promisee! V? vo movo it at tlio end of tho prQ.sec.ti yicmth. Agreed that tho regulations t>o enforced. DiiAiNAGR.— E. $. }>ufaur wrote asking directions a<i to the disposition of Mr Endeip's drainago in Wynyard-stroet, pro sent provision having been ordered to be discontinued.—The Streets Commit^ woro wquosted to examino tho propwiy. Sicißboahd is Wklissluy-strket.—Mr Mason applied for permission to place a signboard over his premises in Wollosley- Rtreot.—Tho application, being contrary to the bullying regulations, was refused. HoBSON-STUBiiT Wokks. — Tfte Harbour Board forwarded a resolution in roferonce to tho disposition o| earth from works in Hobson-atrpot, — Referred to tho Finance Committee

Railway Tkkmixuh.—Tho Chamber of Commorca requosted tJ)at the City Surveyor might bo allowod to roport on tho two, plans for railway terminus. — Pevm^siou was granted.

Permit.— E. Mahpwoy an,d Son applied, on behalf of, My Heather, for permit for erection of an additionqi story to hia waro houso in Customs-street West. Tho walls would bestrongthonod.—The Building Sur veyor reported that tho additions would mako tho walla of sufficient strength to carry the additional story.—Tho permit was granted. Bici-clb By-laws.—H. Hay? and C. Bartley, on behalf of the Anokland and Wahomata Bicycle Cluk), protested against tho propos^ iJ^r«i' clauses in tho by-laws, and iubrnittod samples of bells, with bv lawa in uso in England.—The letter aact the Eroposod by-laws were referred to the egal Committee for fttrthov consideration. GbaktON ROAD,—A. Sinclair wroto with drawing, on t.ebalf of himself and Rev. David Br^ce, permission to certain works in this thoroughfare, previous lett^sfahaving beon written under a misapprehension.— Tho Engineer roported that the raattor was immaterial, as tha works would not en croach.— The matter was referred to. the Streets Committee.—lt was stated that ; permission had been withdraw^, owing to i the gontlemon beijig aggrieved at'tha action i of the Council 1:0 Sy.inpnds-stveot work. ! Urmoyal of V«;-wask. — Cr. Harper ; presented a. petition from tho restaurant : keepers, protesting against tho by-law for . the removal of pig-wash between midnight j and fivo o'clock in the morning, and asking that the latter hour bo extended till oiaht o'clock.— They pointed out that thpsiajonty did not live on thoir premisp^ and it would be a great inconveniencv.ant.Uoss to them to open thoir prem-s^a during iho hours epoci fied.—Def »v«il, pondiiig'consideration. oiby laws, i SIBBBTS Committee.—This Committee recommended —(1) tetter from J. T. Harper re drn.iuftg*, Baker.streot: That tho channel ou tho north sido of Baker-street he laid with concrete its whpie length, and that tho drain conml&ined of, be carried across tho street, (2) Letter from J. Rasmunsen. to fence, Kyber Pass reservoir: Tha> hi? request be granted, vie, that the City Council pay oue-haU cost of fenco (£2). (3) Petition from A, ittewartand others re approaches Pwisonby Wharf: That «g goon as tho wharf is continued to tho solid earth, stwios to bo taken to make the approaches as requested., (4) Petition of residents to Somerset i'l.ace roWbipg and channelling t That t'no work be done ip its turn,. (5) Letter from Secretary Rob, Roy Canoe Club fo site for shed, Kofeoa-atieet : Your Committee has authorised that the application (oj shed to. Nelson-afreet be

granted, subject to the conditions that the same is removable at nnyuimtjpn notice from the Council, site to be indicated "by the City Engineer. (G) Potition from rest dents Mechanics' Buy ro water trough ■. That a wooden trough bo erected until a ' supply of iron ones can be imported. (7\ Memo, from Town Clerk re supply of pnilo Western Springs : .that a copy of Ur Emngton's letter be forwarded to the en gineer at the pumping station, and that ha be requested to always keep four or five days' supply of coal on hand. At the re quest of tho Committee, % the clause re Baker-street was altered to* read that the drain should be cairied along the street so that the houses could drain into it. The report wasadoptcd with this amendment Streets Committee.—This Committee'rc commended :—(1) Memo from Town Clerk re designs Free Library : That tho Council be recommended to view on Monday at noon, the Committee of the Society of Arts at 2 p.m. same day, and that same bo opened to tho public for :! days.—(2) Letter from Uesketh and Richmond re permit for building in Wyndham-street: That legal opinion be submitted to tho Council.— (3) Conditions of contract re printing and coals • Read, amended, and approved.—(4) De ferred : Petition from ratepayers re fresh water baths, and letter from S. Davenport vo concrete wall in Franklin Road.— On the first clause an amendment was moved by O. Phillipps to the effect that the clause bo altered so as to read that tho designs should not bo open for the inspec tion of the public until the selection is made.—On tho motion of O Thompson, it was agreed that the hall should bo open' to Councillors before 9 a.m. on Monday, and on the casting vote of the Mayor it was agreed, on Or Montague's motion, that tlio Council meet at (i.BO p.m. on Tuesday to decide upon the designs.—The permit ap plied for by Hesketh and Richmond was ordered to be granted, and tho report was adopted in its amended form. Ckmktkky Rkskrvk. —In reply to Cr. Devore, the Engineer said this reserve had been surveyed, and the plans were being prepared. Tramways.—Replying to Cr. Devore, tho Mayor said that the directors have given instructions to their engineer to call for tenders for laying down the tram in that portion of the western circuit where the permanent levels are fixed. In other places where the permanent levels are not fixed the tram will be laid temporarily at the present levels. Ponsonby.—Replying to Cr. Field, the Mayor said the Finance Committee had the question of laying water mains in Jervois Road and Baytiold still before them. Ckmktehv Gully. — Replying to Cr. Aickiu, tho Engineer said he had dono some of the preliminary work in connection with tlio cemetery gully bridge. Tisndeks.—The following tenders were received for the formation of Karapgahape Road from Pitt-street to Symonm-street: —Laurence Bourke and Co. (accepted), £1,433 Us; Kirby and Murphy, 11,588; W. Hanks, £1,728 ; Elias Pascoe and party, £1,600; D. Bury and Co., £1,614. The Engineer's estimate for tho work was £1,350. Other tenders were accepted as follows :— Iron work, J. Leahy; removal of night-, soil, Samuel White j supply of timber, Now Zealand Shipping Company; carting for cust and west divisions, Q. Wilson; re moval of dirt and refuse, G. Wilson, at i' 67 a month, and £l a month for orery new street. Levels.—The levels of Ingram, England, Ronnell, Ireland, Spring and Cascade streets, Ponsonby, woro ordered to be fixed as advertised.—Tho original levels for Bur loigh-street were adopted. Railwax Station Si»h. — Writing in reference to this subject, tho Engineer said: Whilo approving of some of tlio recom mendations made by the Harbour Engineer, thoro aro others which would not work in with tho intentions of the City Conncil. The placing of tho railway station buildings fronting Queen-stroet appears to bo a better arrangement than the proposal to build them end on as shown on the Government plan (provided that this station is in tended as a pormanont terminus). It is quite likely, however, that the railway authorities had in view the probability of tho passenger station being carried " through " to Freeman's Bay at no distant date, and the present proposed station being utilised as a goods station only. If so, the building site as proposed by tho railway authorities would not bo interfered with, but the line would run right " through " the buildings if fronting Queen-street. Thia may be considered, however, as looking too far ahead. My opinion, nevertheless, is that Freeman's- Bay will be the most central station site for Auckland, and that the'-line will be carried " through " thevo in iuture if tho site is not absorbed, for another* purpose.

Gkaftos Road.—Cr. UJackechnie'smotioi* on the widoning of this street was deferred until the report o{ the Committee is brought up.

COMPLAINT OF THE TONGA RIRO'S PASSENGERS.

[NY CEUSCHUSH.—PRESS ASSOCiiTICHf.J

Dukbbix, this day, Gkavb complaints have been formuratwi fey tho Tongariro's passengers against the officers of tho ship. Over 100 of them have, addressed a memorial to the Company, complaining of insufficient attention andl of the poorness of the food supplied during the voyage. Tho " Herald " assexts that on tho Northern passengers leaving tha ship they gavo groans for HalUtt.

POLICE COURT.-This Day.

(QtfWO H. G. Beth Smith, 3toj M R.M.k

Th?, AMJSOEn KobbbrTo-Baniol Fiuegtn. clwi'ged with stealing a. watch, chain, and money, valuo £91, tho property of Dr. Monideß, of the ship Triumph, again appeared.—Mr S. Heekoth, for tho prosecution, said thai Dr. Mdnzioa, who had recovered hiß property, had called upon a«d stated his belief that there was no dishonest Intention on tho port of yinoßnn; it vrp,s uiorc of a practical joke than anything else, and ho wished to withdraw tho charge.— Mr Theo. Cooper, in defence, offored no objeft tion.—Sergeant White said that at tHo onset Uie caso looked vory BU6nicious, and the police, had been put to a great deal of troublo in tha matter,—Tho oharge was withdrawn.

iPoforo Messrs Prime and Clayton, Justices.)

PRUNKENNHsa-Honry Parker and John Thakahcrry wore lined—the first, 6s, and the last, 14 days' Imprisonment Ausknt.—Honry Fisher, a sailor, was charged w'Pl being absent without lenvo from tha British ship AkMoa on tho BUI inst-Prisoner pleaded Bui;i}\—Tho captain said prisoner had. Biron him ft deal of trouble; was very insolent* and lidii refused to work.—Eight wooka" im prisonment with hard labour. Striking,—Frank Kloin (011 warrant! »l»adecS nxu KuUty to assaulting Frank Romw, soconii wato of tho Triumph, by striking kirn In tho faoo in Quecn-Btrooton the Illth insj,—Complain ant doposed that ho went l»to fto Crown Hotel,. Grojr-stroot, on that, evening. JYlsoner followei him and askod him to shout He positlvelj re fused, when prisonor kn»ckcd him down, and Kicked him. OUierß got round him, and soni* cnio stolo hit watah and chain.—Prisoner said ho was first Etruck by tho mate.-Thos. Hsaley, landlord, deposed that Hlx or sovon perßCms were, drinking ij,t tlia bar. Prisoner owae in MA askod roy money whioh he Bald \ts» owing tt> hm>, B»*w complainant Btriko at prisoner. Ho oallcd to his " Bilssuß," ona to Rot thorn cat.— John Davison saw a paxt of the. disturbance, baw Itomor nourislnng and swearing he vtoald go for all hands. Ho aid npt Bee tho commence ment of tho rwv.—Several other witnesses having givcu evidence, tho Rosoh dismissed tho case. ' • JfitoLicsoME.-Wllllam O'Hcarn and I*nt 1 Shardlow pleaded not. guilty to a charge of re raovnig shutters an^ damaging property on tho llth Inst., tlio pvc-porty of Oohn Pierce, of New market.— Constable Thomas Graham doposed that at a quarter past one o'clock this moraing a Ken,tleinon knocked Itim up and said there V!M a party of yoims?mcupiiUWdownshuttora ; and breaking down fences. With the aß3istanc« of tho Kontlcrr.sn. th,cy pursued the prisoners ia ;the Junct\oa Hotel, mid managed to anesk OHoavu »i.«l Shavdlow; tho othora escaped. »ut I)? feoped to bring them to julSce^ as ho had « knowledao of them. He found slintters lying in the middlo of the roart and Mr- • /liecsmgs palings torn off. Tho Iwrikins off Aewmarket wero outrageous, and pooplo wcro pontinuolly complaining of thoirwloks. Sb»rdr lpw was very much terrilled, snd offorod to pa? thcdamagc.-Kobert Kdwftnjs,'saddler, deposed) that he watched UlO prisoners, and sdotted the tall prisoner; know hint by his walk and whits ducks ; it was moonlight ;• lio sawliira teardow* the shutters.—Scipcant Whitosaidlt wastlxie this specleG^f lnrrikinism was. puiastop to;it was liomg carried oh to an alarming extent— 11 |!(; nc!l oxprossod <<vi Opinion that ono , 0 elpc^ in tho .morning was not a proper tirao for young men to bn, about the stroets disturbing the neighbourhood. They must pay a lino of £5 oach, also datnajjo and costs, or hi default take, ono month's lmprlsoror.*nt with hard labour. Thsa wftfi all tho business.

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Special Advertisements. o NB ivr oNTH o^ 7" Jojß JjECK. (tCTimXO FIIOJI BUSINESS. KJiTIJUNO FROM KUSINK«S. RKTUUNO I''KOM HUH I NICKS. MUST VACATE THE PKEMIBKB IN ONK MONTH. (INK .MONTH. aeons willtherefohk hksold AT MUCH BTCLOW USUAL PRIOKB TO BTCSURK CLRARANOK IN ONK MONTH. MEN'S AND BOYS' CLOTHING X QUILTS AND COUNTKKPANKS Jjj SHEETINGS AND DAMASKS £. PRINTS AND SATEEN'S 3 CRETONNES AND MUSLIN CUR- a TAINS o DRESSY AND FANCY GOODS &C, &C., &C, &C. I O BELOW COST FOlt ONE MON TJI ONL Y. T 011 N T E<' K. BETIDING FROM BUSINESS. RKTiii^o yjtoM Business. AfA ACCOUNTS unpaid by 23nd inst, will bo handed to my Solicitor for re covery. J. CoSGRAYE & Co. Bee to tofovin the Inhabitants of Auckland tiiat owing to th« EX'jyiNSiva AITBBATIOKS TO ■HIRIK PliEftllflGH JUBH' COMI'LU'IUD, and tilu lateness of Uw season, Uuiy urn oom pellod to offlw thu wbolo of tlicir SUMMER S * 0 C X, EaCHNTBY POIICHAfWD ««)M 1118 HoMB iND AUSTBAUiuN MjUIKIWS, AT AND UNDKII COST PltlOK! IIEII.KATKIN AND NOT PKOiflT W TUE OIIJEOq DIiSIRIID. , THE SALB WILL COMMKNCK ow FRIDAY, lira INST. J. GOSORAVB k CO. Dtrec* particular atteullou to tlieir Enormons Stock of MBX'J AND BOfSVCLOTHJNS Ail of whfub mtwt ba olcarcd irrmpecttru of pr!<^e. Nova thb ADonnas :— J. CoSGKAVE k C O. ; Owosrca W«. McAbthob's ■WiaaaofSK. FLESH FORMING FOOD for tttfana A ICKIN'S FOOD FOR INFANTS ft XjL prepaied l<x«Uy fnxn raaltod cctimvl* jw bm3W to Sio recipe at Bmod Lolbte. Ills'aqi M-i-JwitßD Bim»Tn-u-rv tor Mo-wiiWa 51i}« PiTrfKjnVo, aouKjaniMO, tod InvioobjwinOi S3lfißOinlater»a»ii(ML . AT THK PHiRMAMT, KWItK I N S, OCULIST AND AWRTST TO CHRiarCHURCH HOSPITAL (acvoml y*ars at Royal Eyo Hospital, MoorflolOß, Loo Son), can be Consaltcd till Mth Decemboi on all Eye, Ear, end Throat Diseases. Dr. Wlllcina also adjusts tho Sight for Accnrut* Glasses and Spectacles. , CoxaoLTmo-uoous: —Mr Graves Aiefcin i Phanuacy, Quocn-atreot. Houru:— 6 to 12 a.vi. and 2 to 5 p.m. Continuation of cheap drapery & clothing sale. H. ATKINS Begs to thank his numerous Patjona tor the wonderful success of hia CHEAP DRAPERY AND CLOTHING SALE, And atao to announce that he has succeeded is securing from ths Now Purohasors a . Loose of his present premises. H. ATKINS Bogs also to say that as Hi a WHOLE STOCK Has boon RE- MARK ED IN RBD, Ho will continue his Sale for a Few Weak' Longer, and tho Whole Stock will still bo offored AT HEAVY REDUCTIONS Off tho DBnal poice. ALL NEW GOODS WILL BE SOLD For a short time at about WHOLESALE PEICE. JOB BTOCKS IN DRE6S MATERIALS, JOB STOCK 07 ANY DESCRIPTION AT ANY PRICK. CHRAP LINES AHB CONSTANTLY DM BOUGHT.ANI) ARE ALL MAHJTEa AT VEUY LOW PKIOHB. H. ITKI VS, DRAPEB, CLOTHIBR. fee. jm X S. S. TRIUMPH. 11 CASBB SBASONABLB GOODS JUST OPENED. lIHHMOV BOMKWH VAltar IIIIHS* GOODS munmr bats MuwwnntuiHas fordo. KBAVT UAH'S IUBCHUfWER COODB D9RW CATS BAIIT HNBK «OoVt' OXf>S DHDHDCIOBHIHO tajL-'nimiH coRSBia and bands KLOWBBS ir.SBK HAKDKOIH'S, BEAI, LAOBS tAOE BOBDBR DBKCO IMITATION LAOES ÜBIB 1 SIM VBMS BEAT. h.i.m COLLARS &AOI&V SrOM BOSS BM*ROTO*Hr OOIAARS CHILD'S SPON HO9H srjKaiiADJ'.ii x aUd <*rx UMBRDLtAM. Five Pbr Gevt. DiscouNt for Cash. Drossmaking now under Managomeiit of jlres Jackbon, Milne & Choyce, 244 AKD 216, .QUBay-KTHBET. Just Opbnbp, ex s.s. -briumph, ONE CASE OP NEW SUMMER COSTUMES. NEW SUMMER COSTUMES. JtEALLY CHOICE GOODS. "Wl LLI A M |S( 4- TTE AY, DRAPER, CLOT.HIE.H, ant) ; Sim. MUBCER, 178, 180, ASD K», QUKEN-BTBEEB"



Speclnl Atlvertiuemeiits. riHOICB GOODS FOR CHRISTMAS. WILUAM ~R.~BKII)GMAW Has purchased fronf a Wai'uhoußO, at » larif* jliscount, and will »KU. at and UMDUIt WAKii house Uiuick, a splendid astiorVment of LATEST STYI.KH IN— •" .• /-I/idios Hroohe (.'apes, Hroche ])01-"\ XS g's mans. L'aahmere Uoliuaiva, 2j- So Paletots, Broche "< "O'Junkets, Cold Crepe ailk lilohusf-Q^ | (from cheap to very o g •2 % I good), China White Silk I 2,2 £,'/, VSquares (embroidered all 9ize.s). / f%- New Patterns Floor Cloths, all widths, from !ld per jjird. IjarKe assortment Xc\» Cretonnes, choice pat terns, from Bd. Large lot of Travellers' Samples in preat rariely, which will be sold great bargains. Tha balance of Felt and ICiddcriuinßt<;r Carpets to be sold at nominal prices, to clear. 12 Maids'mid uimiil Uulies' ailk Jackets, 11s 6d to 17b (id: worth double. Large assortment Alun'sTwoed Huita from 23aU. Men's Tweed Trotaers and Vesta, 10s lid, I** (id, to 27a Bd. Hoys' Summer Knieker Suits, 4s (id to (is 6d. Jloii'B Tweed Trousers, 4b lid, «o Bd, 7h lid, 10s fd, 1& lid. Men'a Cotton Shirts. Is. Is ad. to 8s OU. (iood Lino White Shirts, 3s lid; Men's Merino shirts, Is (Id; lien's Under Flannels, it fld; ditto Drawers, 2s yd. A beautiful stock of. NowMossrioT/l'weeili at a small advance on mill price. Job Lot of Ladies' Underclothing cheap, to Five per cont. Discount on Cash Purchases of Due Pound, JUNCTION CHEAP DRAPERY WAREHOUSE, 283, UPPER QUfIEN BTKKET.



How to Prooervo Our Lives.—Eat in modem tion. I-8t your foodbesubstantial, wellcookoii, and your uiblu free from highly-spiced dishes and exulting condiments. Keep regular hours and habits, tako generous eiurciso, suuk the air whuro it U purest, uToiil unnecessary exposure, work wiHiout mucus, ami tntitrlurd all with draughts of Uuou'iuo Woj.fb's AUOMAWC SCIIIUDAIi SCIINAri-B.



\Vmm ojf yifjj Tunuren,—Xfc }a balplred Kauui TrjtiiKK HtflßoTly anpHqrt' lyould' float lior oir tlio voola. Tun A.uckund' TftinKß Comiuny supply every doscyiptionoj Tiinbor at r'^^L''? 008' aml vlth B'oatost' despatch. 3,'0U,(100 feet stacked seasoning Shekts oi' JJksibm, with pfioo-Usts of Mouldings, Doors. Snslius, 1< rallies, Manteliiiocee, Gates, Poets, Frotwovk, CkirWng, Turnoiy, &c, &c, for, wardurt frco on appliuiiUon. Largosk and best plant of Wood-workiiiß Maehinory in tlio Siltillicm nemtaphevo. \Vholosale and rotail.— [ADTT,



TUo nost excursion of tlib Auckland Fishing Club will bo to-morrow (Saturday), leaving the Ferry Company's wharf at one aclock punctually. Boylon. and Tanfield having bought the bi anco tf Mr Kdward Lewis's stuck of glass, phjna, and earthenware, are removing it to their promises. 17U, Quoen-alrect, where itwiU tw sola at less than oost prise. Christmas aale of Sewing Machines now 0:1. Shipments to hand.—s. S. Chambers. ; opposite the Bank.. Washing Made Easy.—Use Trice's Soap Extruct. HuSc, sure, economical. Sold by all respectable storekeepers.—[AbvtJ We advise you to inspect our large stock of carpets—tapestry fvoa> as ;d and brwseli. trorn Is BA. Immense Yuriety of furniture IW tal kinds of rooms ready tar ddirery at IW pnees.-GarHok aad Crunwell, famishing war* toaa® 1 Qj&e«o«U«et > Aucklana.-fA»TOI ■ As a Christmas present, nothing i» K> ■ . ■ ~ suitable as tho Domestic Sewing Waobiae.- Shakespcar & Co., Queen-street, opposite th» Markot-fADVT.] ■;■'■--■ —, :-'.'i; ..... '~ 1, -~. <~,,„,,.■.. .. .....l.Ji-i —*• ;"*C' IIH