SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

SK .. „,vr> IThis Evening, l'.Sl jl HIGH WAI ER Morning ll HIINSET.-This Evening, 7.(1 H affifiHSK.-To-niorrow Morning, UH 1 SSSkb Wc-Full Moon, lllli, 3.7 p.m,

ARRIVALS.

if1 l.«_d_l_<_mnton barque. Kil'in, from Newcastle 1 Cea^rs nß.,Jelinsto...f.o.n Whangarei IMPORTS. I- Per Rocklmmpton from Newcmtle.- 516 tons I coal, 61 to"3 bonedU ( 9|___^ wli^ which vocrcd to N.W.,ai,d renamed in Sat quarter till making the Throe Kings on Wednesday; thence to arrival westerly weather. The s s Macgregor brought the following nassengers from Whangaroi last evening :- Mesdames Court, Rose. Price. Purchase, Miss .Finlayso... Messrs* Court, Hose, Moi.tgonierie, Wilson, Noal. Cropp, Finlnyson. D. McLeod X. . •McDonald, S. Mefnni.. U Clendon, I Kehua, JD. Courtnoy, Howard, Vi lag, W. 11. I etersen. Stevens, Murdoch McLeod, and three in the steerage Union Steaiiers.-Tlio following arc the cx loccted movements of tlio Union Co. s steamers for next week, so far as this port is concerned : -Expected Arrivals: Wiuiaka, from Taranakl, Sunday. 7 a.m.; Walrarapa. from South, Mon day, 10 a.m.; Takapuna. from Tiirannkl, Mon day, 2 p.m.; TeAnau, from Sydney, Tuesday; Southern Cross, from South, Saturday ; Taka puna. from Taranakl, Saturday, 2 p.m. Pro jected Departures: Takapuna. for Taranakl, Tuesday, 8 a.m.: Wanaku, for Taranakl, Tues day, 6 p.m.; Wairarapa, for Sydney via Rus sell, Tuesday, ii p.m. ; To Anau, for South, Thursday, noon; Takapuna, for Taranakl, Satu*dar,6p.m.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

DEPARTURE. Lalla Rookh, s.s., Bailey, for Waitara

The Northern Company's s.s. Douglas left Waitara at midnight, and should put in an ap pearance this afternoon. ' Tho s.B. Lnlla Rookh left for Waitara at 2 o'clock to-day, with 100 sacks boncdust, ISO bags flour, M mate sugar, 11 chests tea, 8 sacks seed, 6 crates pines, 5 casus syrup. 5 casks washing soda, 5 cases castor nil,'_ casks limejuice, 5 cases jam, 5 cases keroßine, 5 bags salt, and 17 cases and packages sundries. Tho s.s. Rowcna had not arrived from Raglan up to 1 o'clock to-day. The sohooner Colonist has taken in ballast, and 'will return to Waitara with tho llrst fuvourablo wind.

COMMERCIAL.

Evening Star Oillce, this day. ' At Mr A. Buckland's to-day. the blood stock from Taranakl brought the following prices :— Bay Filly. 1 years, by Sir Walter—Satanella, £12, Abbott; Bay Colt, S years, by Sir Wultcr- Satanella, tfSKls.Bclcher: Bay Colt. 2 years by Sir Walter—Satanella, £iO, Allison ; Black 1 illy, 2 years, by Sir Walter—Mairc.SlS 10s, Abbott; 'Black Colt, 1 year, by Sir Waltcr-Molro, fill 1; s, Treffoy; Black Filly. 1 year, by blr VV alter —Brown Bess, £'J 10s, Abbott; Brown Colt, 1 year by Tho Peer, £14 10s, Garrett Bros.; Brown Colt, 3 years, by The Pirfnter-Goldon Grapo mare, __■:!, Lumadcn; Brown Entire Mr Wnftor, by Kavonsworth— Fanny, £910s. Martin; Brown Mare Goldon Grapo, out of Prima -Donna, £V McLeish: Bay Mare Bluo Bonnet, by Tho Peer, £il los, Ewlug; Black Colt. 2 years, by Sir Waltor—Prlmn Donna, £5 10s, Abbott,

Chief Post-office, Auckland.

Maii__ wmx Close as under :— Tub Day. For Whangarei Heads, Parua, Wivipu, Whanga rei, Kanio, Tiuigihna, and Aluugapai, per Macgregor, at t p.m. For Tlunues, per Enterprise, at i.SO p.m. Satorday, Dee. 8. For Waiwera, Mahurongi, Matukana, Mnnga w:d, ote., jior Rose Casey, at iO a.m. For Watorford, Tauranga, eto., per Anno Mil bank, at! p.m. For Thames, per Annlo Mllbiuik, at 1.30 p.m. Monday. 10th inst For Coromandel, por Coromandel, I.SO p.m. For Whltiangi and Upper Mill, per Argylo, at 3 p.m. For Tauranga, Ohinomutu, and Opotlki, p«r Glenolg, at 1 p.m. For Russell, Kawakawo, Wliangaroa, and Monsonni, per lona, at 1.30 p.m. For Whangarei Hoods, Whangarei, Kanio, und Mangapui, per Waitaki, at 5 p.m. Tuesday, llth inst. For Taranaltl and Southern ports, per Taka puna. at 6 a.m. Per Zeiilnnilia, ns follows— For Sandwich islands, United Slates of America, Canada, British Columbia, Central and South America, and British and Foreign West Indies, at 11 a.m. For United Kingdom and Continent of Europe, at 11 a.m. For money orders, tlio previous evening at 1 o'clock. For registered letters and newspapers, at 10 a.m, , Late letters, bearing an extra foe of six pence In uddlflon to the postage, will bo received by tlio Mall Agont on board tlio steamer np to tho timo of sailing. This mail will bo due in Londoa on Sat urday, Jan. 19, 881. For Taranaki and Southern Ports, per Wanaka,

at 3.15 p.m. For Russell. Kawakawa, and Australian Colo nies, per Wairarapa. at 4 p m. S. B. BISB, CWef Postmaßter. Chief Postofflco. Auckland.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

December t, '•s?3.

Abbott's Opera House—'' The Grand Duchess," 8 p.m.

St. Jamos's Hall—" Reminiscences of a Tour to tho Highlands of Scotland," by Roy. R. F. Macnlcol, 8 p.m.

Auckland Dispensary—Mr Watcrs's Dining Rooms, i p.m.

Drill-shed—Naval Artillery, 7.50 p.m. Catholic Institute, Wellington-stroet-Mceting of Auckland Branch of tho Irish National League, 8 p.m.

Births.

MACKAY. — On Decembor Sth, at Graham street, tho wife of li. Mackay, junr., of a eon.

Deaths.

FINLAY.—On Decembor B, at Stanloy-street, May, beloved daughter,of Edward and Eliza betn Finlay ; aged 4 mpnths. The funeral leaves at 1.45 p.m. on Sunday. PARKER.-On the sth December. 18S3,at the Provincial Hospital, W'lyaiu Parker, aged 30 y«ara, Tho funeral wBl leavo tbo Provincial Hospital ft! W.3Q to-morrow (Saturday. Bth Deeerobor). Frie;><Jji pJease receive this invitation. WEBB.—On December 8, at Jiis parents' resi dence South-street, Nowton, Daniel fl oofge, the second son of Daniel and Kato V/efto; aged 5 years. Tho funeral will leave his parents' residence at 3.30 p.m. to-morrow (Saturday). Friends £il_?0SO aecbpt tills Invitation,

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

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1883.

For tho cause jfhat locks assistance, For tho wrong &__ peoda resistance, For tlio future in the'distance, And tho good that wo can ij,

A thorny patt Ji.es befote the Grammar School Boa,rd of .Got.ftrnors if, at their .meeting to-morrow, they attempt to carry flAi.fc the advico emanating from GcrtOjJ,*l quarters tf> placo the boarding-houqe in connection jvjtii the institution on a site within tho c.ity. In $*9 fii'st place trliey W>}l .sd*W.nister the snub direct to Jliqir o,wn committee, ,md ,c,i*eato an irjemqc^aftlo breach botween t^xepi and ,tUo.otlier ! rnember.3i of the Board ,' thoy will also hs m ~% posi tion of adopting a simple negatjoji, fpjc /jp sito in tho city is presently available ; $nd; they will throw back the realisation 01 the desire of all by a year or two at least. TllO first .consideration in a boarding establish ment of life .kind is the health of the boys ; contiguity to liiC school is a secondary con dition, and it may jndcgd be contended that a close connection is utidesijab.o, as placing tho two establishments some distance apart i will necessitate a certain amount of exefr : cisc for those of sedentary habits. Pure afr is tho first essential to health, and .country lads condemned to breatho i*rom one B^tsefe'w end to another tho clcse atmosphere of %. fl'ty would not only bo unfitted for study but; rendered positively unirell. Then, wo doubt ffpt, there are jfnaoy city peoplo who would be gjiul to send their sons to a country buai'ding-frfi'MftS lor the sake of. t.ie companionship, dis cipline, ».nd rogjiia*- fcjb.ts vrhiill such a course would entail, in preference to having, them at hqm'o during the progj;e« of their, studies. Eor wlut reasons .but these <io ( city parents send-.their sons to boarding schools in Christelwch and Dunedin'. And; is it not to obvjate the need fo^' do^ug so: that this boarding--Jio-se is j^'TOOsod. . Thus supposing .a .site we,rp' got jn; the city, and a boarding -iiou&e .w.ctod, thereon.it would bo almost egf-tain to p'Ofp a failure. If tho Governor*! mnnot got » better site than tho one proposed at hUep slie, they should either accept the rccow mendation of the Committee, or for ovor abandon tho idea of having a boarding

house in connection with the school. The " Herald " marshals a host of what it calls "valid reasons" against Iho placing of the boarding-houso at Ellerslie, but these are frivolous and far - fetched to a

degree. The danger of getting wot, the probability of missing a train, and fancied obstacles iv tho way of getting lessons in "dancing, boxing, or fiddling," form the staple of these reasons; and, when examined, they are seen to be absolutely without weight or cogency. It rains in the city us well a., at Ellerslie ; the necessity of catching a train will inculcate habits of punctuality, and lend to pupils being promptly up to time: and, to attend to classes Oil special subjects, thoy cm easily take the train back to town after dinner. The season ticket would cover this extra trip, so that no extra expense would be in curred. Our contemporary, like the bar rister who has no case, has taken to abusing the oilier side. It as good as halls the Committee a set of " fools " for making the proposal to locate tho boarding-house at Ellerslie, and asks, "Why not place it at the Whau ." Such scurrilous innuendo is of a part with the "Herald's" previous 'trilling treatment of (lie question, and is quite worthy of the preacher of t he (lospel of Stomach, and the npotluods of fhe grow ing boy's appetite,

A New Mussulman Rising.

Caulk messages state that tho whole of the Soudan is in a state of rebellion, while Southern Egypt is unsafe, and the "false prophet" is attracting to bis standard the wholo Mahometan populace. So far does sympathy with the pretender go that Egyptian troops sent to preserve order have refused service, and nothing but n British arm)', it seems, will prevent the whole of Egypt being overrun by the fanatical hordes who accomplished the annihilation of llicks Pasha and his army. More than a year ago an English journal predicted tho present trouble, basing the prognostication upon an extraordinary prophecy which had been widely circulated in the Mahometan world. The prophecy is couched in the words:

—" On the first of tlio month of Mohnrrnm, in the year 1,1100 (12th November, 1882), will appear the El Mchdi, or Messiah, Ho will be exactly foity years of ago, and of noble bearing. One arm will bo longer than the other; his father's name will be Muhammed, his mother's Fatima, and he will he hidden lor a time prior to his mani festation." El Mohdi Ims the physical peculiarity referred to, his right ami reach ing to his knee, and he was for four years hidden from all eyes in a religious ro trcat, while he also takes the name of Muhammed. It is said that Mahomet himself foretold the appearance of such a Messiah, whose mission would bo to revive the fading power of Islam, _nnd establish himself as a ruler. The decadence of the power of Turkey seems to show that the times are ripe for the appear ance of the deliverer, and as El Mchdi answers so fully to tho description of the looked for prophet and leader, thero is every prospect of his fulfilling the concluding portion of the prophecy and becoming a powerful ruler. Any ono acquainted with the history of Miiliomotanism, knows that it was just suuh a wave of fanaticism as the present in Soudan that established that system, and it was by a series of dashing victories in the battlefield that tho faith was disseminated far and wide, A religious powcrfoundednud maintained by the sword, must necessarily doclino, unless " revivals " like tho present Soudan movement tako placo. Rut in Egypt tho wild Arab hordes will find themselves confronted with an English army, and tlio result of the impend ing contiict cannot be doubtful. Alarm ha. been aroused by the receipt of news of Mussulman risings iv Central Asia—one of n sorious kind at tho city of Meshed, in Persia, and tlio other (an affray with railway surveyors) in tho Russian provinco of Khokhand. Alarm on tho score of these disturbances is premature It is hard to see how religious feeling can havo anything to do with the entente at Khokhand, and as for the fighting at Meshed, it is notorious that tho opposing sects of Mahometans in that neighbourhood are in a state of perpetual feud, and tho present disturbance may bo a moro faction tight. If, however, theso movements in Central Asia should prove to be tho outeoiuo of tho crusad3 of tho Prophet of tho Soudan, and part of a general Mahometan rising, thoro is reason to ap prehend serious trouble in India from the 70,000,000 of Mussulmans who are sub jects of British India. In tho meantime wo can only hope for the best, and a,wait further news.

The Staii Scitlkmeni this week will consist of our usual summary of news for despatch by the outgoing mail, and will also contain the continuation of Bret Hnrto's Romance, Sporting Notes, Tho Garden, Maori Legends, Career of a Millionaire, &c., This number will form an unusually in teresting one for sending to friends at Homo.

Mr and Mrs David Nathan, who arc re turning to Auckland from tho old country, arrived at King < ieorge's Sound yesterday by the mail steamer Shannon.

The Society for tho Prevention of Cruelty to Animals should have thoir Inspector to visit every cattle sale during each week. There ore sights to be seen at somo of them most disgusting. Last Thursday week (we are informed by a butcher), n number of pigs wcro delivered at the Epsom Salo Yards in a frigid ful state. Our informant says they had cotno from tho const, and thoir legs wore so tied with ropes that thoy swelled up, and the blood was issuing from the wounds. Surely this ought not to bo.

Messrs John Anscnno, Edwin J. Clendon, J. XV. Gittos, and Charles Edward Purchas havo successfully passed tho Solicitors General Knowledge Examination. Tho Examination was held in August Inst.

An excollont lithographic illustration of the ill-fated steamer Triumph, as she lies on tho rocks at Tiritiri, has been oxocutcd by Brett, Schmidt and Co., lithographers, and is now on sale at tho various stationers' establishments in town.

The stabbing case, in which a man named Peter Harper was charged with assaulting Alice Rogers with a knife on tho 30th ult, was heard at the Police Court yesterday afwwiopu boforo Mr 1). B. Mncdonnld, J.P. The (nets of tlio caso havo already been published. Mrs Rogers keeps a boarding house in Customhouse-street, and on the evening of the 30th Novombor the prisoner went stealthily into Mrs Rogers's room, drew a knife, and stabbed her in tho shoulder. Tho evidence of William and Mary Ann Bourgen, Benjamin Stevens, and Constable Ward was taken. Dr. Tennent was examined as to the nature of the wound, and prisoner was committed for trial.

Mr C. Blomfield writes : Sir, —I notice in your critique oil my picture of the Triumph you say the colour of the ship is too dark. My answer to this is that an artist must paint things, not as thoy are, but as they appear, and I have painted tho hull of tho Triumph as it appeared to mo last Saturday afternoon from the deck of tho Waitaki. Undor certain condition!, of the atmosphere, especially at soa, local colour is soon lost in distance, and tho hull of tho Triumph, lying in shadow under a sombre sky, appeared to bo nearly black—just as a dark hull catching tho sunlight may appear of a white or goldon colour.'

To tho Editor : Sir, —Seeing a lotter in last night's issuo on tobacco culttiro, signed W.T,, will you kindly allow me to inform that gentleman through the medium of your t>ap,er that the New Zealand Tobacco Growing and Manufacturing Company (Limited' does fnrnisb seed free in any quantity, and also 'publishes a'pamphlet {<_{ tjjio farmers who arte contracting with them.' Tfpy, £9 $$ furthoi1, and send skilled tatyft) Vjis.it 'tho wjio arc eoiitrn^ting wit!) fioi... Evidently XV. S. has not read tho ndye'rtigefueiif which, for tho last three montiis, i'as foci), an/i is still, in the press. it (hat genffonjah would like further information, K'iU hi kindly call or vvrito to our office in Auck land?—l am, ivc, August Vollbraciit, Working Manager.

A mooting of jjiairibors and friends of tho Blue Ribbon Army WW .jpld fast evening in the Congregational scjiool-roofn, Ediii; burgh-street. The Rev. Thos. Spurg«r,n presided. Aftor tho oponing exercises tli.o Chairman gave an earnest, practical ad dress, urging increased effort in the Gospel TcstpprancoMission. MrG. 0. Gv__&lJu.g_»yo an adriLiiiti im the temperance phase of the question. Tin*. JJjfy, \V. S. Potter spoke, urging tho evangelistic •p.r'.-sp of the move ment and the necessity for pci'sv^si .effort. Thi} jneeting then resolved itself i'noo ,;, confcyeliiwi on the question, "How can v;-o best promote ',!;s irork' in the District, V" introduced f by MvM. b. Ai.,.4- Several sug geiijons yer.e Vpade of a tis-jfi-p. plinracter, The x^Cfsiiifli closed u-itli praj-er ynij Lwpc-' ,d,.etio*i'ijy #«*■ Chairman.

Tito exhibition given by Mr' Grainger ot ■'•'Views in Egyp^' jvaa at tjo.'tf.eoto (no* Birkenhead as .stated in aw y<63totday'_i Issue), and was in aid of St, John's Sunday school,

William Turner, and not Walter Towns end, >•. as charged with damaging a door at a house of ill-hunt! in Abeivroiiibic-S-i'cet. Towu.send, who bears the character of a steady man, was simply charged with driv ingat other than a walking pace around the corner of Fort-street.

Tin: .luvouilo Opera Troupe last night produced for the second timo the attractive opera of " The (Irand Duchess," which gave great delight to the audience. The mas terly way in which the youthful performers produce such a number and variety of operatic works adds to (lie public admira tion of their gifts, and of tho careful tuition which they receive at the hands of their instructors. To-night the same opera is to be repented for the lust time, and anew bill will be produced on Saturday evening.

The following cases were taken yesterday afternoon at the R.M. Court:—Randerson v. ( .lallaghor : Mr l.eale for plaintiff, Mr George for defendant. In this uction plain till'claimed commission as a land agent for letting defendant's property at Mount Albert. .Judgment for plaintiff. Ushnw v. Friars : Mr Cotter for plaintiff, Mr Tolo for defendant.. The plaiutill in this case was a young widow, and claimed for money lent at various times amounting to nearly £'20. The evidence showed that plaiutill'had lent the money to defendant as lie had promised tn marry her: but, like faithless men, he cared moro for hor money than for her. Defendant denied this, and also that lie was indebted to tlio amount claimed. His Worship gave judgment for £1 2s for plain tiff. Potter v. Martin: Claim, £S. Mr Drowning and Mr Colter for plaintiff, Mr Theo. Cooper and Mr Keetloy in defence. Action to recover for loss of a cow, which it was alleged defendant had converted to his own use. Conllicting evidence having been given, His Worship took time to consider his judgment.

To commemorate tho 17th anniversary of the Mount Albert Wesleyim Church, special services will bo held on Sunday next. Rev. W. C. Oliver will preach in the morning, unci the: Roy. Georgu Bond in lite evoning. On tlio fol lowing Tuesday evening the annual soiree will be hold. Ten at six o'clock, mid n public meet ing afterwards, when addresses will bo given by ministers and friends.

Mr J. IJ. Kilion, of the Premier Hotel, Te Aroha Goklllold, nolllles thai lie is making lai'KO udditlons to his house to suit the con venience oT the travelling public.

Entries for the flowing Association Re- Kattn, to he held on Saturday, Kith instant, will lie received hy Urn lion. See., Mr W. Hibbin, up till A o'clock this afternoon. A committee niecl- Intfistolio hull! at the Waltemata Hotel this evening al 7.U0, to uuiku final nrrantjcnionts.

Before buying elsewhere, call and see tho Now Machines at D. S. Chambers's, 70, Queon-st. Washing Made Easy,—Use Price's Soap Extract. Hate, sure, economical. Sold by all respectable iiturckcupcrs.—[Advt.]

If you want n really first-class Sowing Machine, buy the Domestic; it has no equal.— __liaßi_,H|.eni'& Co., opposite the Market, Quoen utroot, nolo UKOnts.—IAUVT.I

SCINTILLATIONS.

Always-in a mess.—Army officers,

Floating Money.— Currant coin. Over the Hills and For Away.—Tho horizon.

Last night of tho juveniles in "Tho Grand Duchess.''

To Awamutu Races are fixed for 2'Jth January next.

Somo lCuiily I'lace property-owners object to tho proposed grade.

Tho best thing in bonnets continue*, to bo as iv the past—a pretty face.

Dick Feltus has been missing for several days, and anxiety is beginning to bo felt.

At Hamilton, Waikato, accidents frequently happen from tho pernicious habit of riding and driving furiously. Horse-nice., and other sport* are to tako place on Boxing Day at Ngaruawnhia. Nobody wishes tho baby stolen ; still it is a relief when tho nurso cribs it at night. It is hoped the weather may bo favour able for a largo turn-out at Judgo Mailing's funeral to-morrow at noon. John Cowlo died lately at Sandhurst, Victoria, from the effects of a fall from a bicycle. it is announced that Captain Tod Wright will shortly open a branch of tho Salvation Army iv Mustoi'ton.

Foot and mouth disoaso has been very pre \. dent in England lately. A doctor states that he has traced forty cases of ill ness in ouo parish to drinking milk from cows suffering from iho disease.

Uev. Joseph Cook oracularly declares that "if England over has a weak or meddlesome king.ho will be tlio last." It is well that the modoln Joseph is not likely to bo made rulor.

Hint to Housewives—Have your back yards in a lit state to receive a visit'from the Inspector of Nuisances.

A medical journal devotes n whole column to what causes cold perspiration. Anyone who lias gone up n dark alloy and stopped on a dog would bo wasting valuable time reading it. Equal to the Occasion.—Scotchman (log.): "Hero, laddie, tak this luggngo to the Wavcrley Hotel, yo ken, and I'll gie ye abaubeo tao ycrsel," Street Hoy: "How'll yo pay it? All at onco,or by instalments!"

A rich contractor was holding forth upon the instability of tlio world. •' Can you ac count for it, sir?" ho asked, turning to Footc, the comedian. "Well, not very clearly," ho responded, "unless wc suppose it was built by contract.''

As yet (says tho "Waikato Time.;'') no word ha. been roccivedas to tho destination of tho Armed Constabulary at present

stationed in Waikato during the coming summer. It is generally considered that Mr Bryce has got, something now in view in which tho Constabulary arc to play an im portant part.

VOLUNTEER NEWS.

Tim members of tho Vietorin Rifles who have not yet gone through their judging distance drill are notified by advertisement to attend to-morrow afternoon nt Surrey Hills, at 4 o'clock. A church parade of the company will bo hold on Sunday morning, ■and mombers who have not completed thoir class-firing aro requested to attend at tho rille range on Monday morning nt 5 o'clock. Ammunition will bo served out to-night For particulars, see advertisement.

Tho monthly inspection of tho A Battery Artillery wus hold last ovening. Captain Payno (in command). Lieutenants Norrio and Gedijs were on parade, tho roll had been called, and big gun drill had been gono through, tho battery had a march out. The inspection of tho Naval Artillory will take plnco at the Drill-shed this even ing, at 7.30.

At a meeting of the Victoria Company held after the inspection parade of the Company on Tuesday last, it was resolved, " That a church parade be hold on Sunday next, and as it was understood that, tho Rev. Mr Calder (the chaplain of the Com pany) would preach at St. Matthew's, that the Company attond thero on that occasion." Beforo dismissing the Company, Captain Mahon stated, for the information of tho members, that ho had boon informed by Captains Lcßoy and Dignnn that after noon that they had been asked to givo up tlio entire use of the Range on Saturdays to incmbors who inton :l taking part in tho Now Zealand Rifle Asso ciation matches in February : that ho had not been asked, but should ho bo, that ho would decline to give up tho entire use of the Range, as by doing so* it would exclude tlio Company from using the samo 'should they require it for matches or prize-firing ; but whilst reserving to tho Company its right to the Range, ho had no objection to allow any or all of tlio competitors to tiro with the Company on any of its days. This met with tho entire' approval of tho Company.

THE WRECK OF THE INDIA.

Application for Inquiry. '

[Boforo H. G. Soth Smith, Esq., R.M.; and Captain Frater, Nautical Assessor], ■ ■

Mr Vox Stunner stated particulars, He held a preliminary inquiiTin llnscaso at Hokianga. }fo ralli)<l'tho. muster of the vessel. .•Ceuiieth MnKonstio was sworn and deposed thai lie wa,-- iiuu:ter'of the hat-quo India, at the time of "her Mi eel; .'if, Kennedy Hay, " near Hokianga. on tlio .'.'th _.Qye;»bej' Itjst. The following is a summary 01' the captain's eviilonco. The barque India was lying at Hokianga on tho 16th of November, and the inquiry at Hokianga, was taken by fciponccr Yon Stunner. (Jollcctorof Customs. He agreed to accept these. To the Nautical Assessor, Tin .'<-' Wfis an anchor wnichjtho mate had charge of the 'de.ei'. il" 'n'th'c time sho went, anhoro; he was on and oil'd.iek Ijl' !' in the'morning went below n't 11: w/is nql iimu )liii.l the vessel dragged uniil'Sho struck; y.as in ..la.ek t'i.'lj: between 10 and 11 o'clock; she' did riot .swiiM/'. !.,;,( Kept in the' same position: the wind iras N.X.'vV.i ,'_a iljil not know it' tho anchor was clear. Anchored up as ,;.',;.:i m : Ihe iple began lo ohh;lt wnsfoiilthen.tlderiihiuuKawiiii i .y.'.K,.oi-i between !i and 11 o'clock, with a moderate brppze. Xvui- or deck frequently between 111 and '", tear ii.g : be'._;ie!:n:' watch might fall asleep. He did not. i.o'niu'qri dccl' u'sfjip. until 7 in tho morning ; ihere was a iijie 'i'ci;.iv! .he !',i;!:es of the anchor. -Tlio cvidenn;.! of 'I'lioiiia;; iv .i:\-». K.-anpip, win, read over. Brown further stated to the t-'iiH.'t that there, came on a white 's_iiiß.ll: |ie went below, and heard some ono eaj-,''SliP'r going i-alio>'C." Ho went on deck; tho stern was touching tho beach. He lot go-the starboard inichr,;-, and sbo'swung broadside on. Run out a keib.ee. -UavidMac-tirlano's depositions woro sworn'to by Mr Yon Summer, and tho Court, rcsorven judgment until _o-morrp\y morning at 10 o'clock^

CABLEGRAMS.

[RKUTKII'S .'AIH.K.IIIAi.tS.]

Tho Throatoned Fraaoo-Chinotic War

Paris, Decembor (i. —Parleying has been resumed between the French and Chinese Governments with the view of averting the threatened war. It is hoped that the difficulties which rendered the previous negotiations futile may now be overcome, and that an amicable settlement of the Tonquin difficulty may be arrived at. Lord Chancellor of Ireland. London, December G.—lt is announced that the Right Hon. Sir Edward Sullivan, Master of Rolls in the Irish High Court of Justice, has been appointed to succeed the late Right Hon. Hugh Law as Lord Chancellor for Ireland. Missing Now Zealand Vosool. The ship Loch Fyne, which left Lyttelton for London on May 14, and has not since been heard of, has been posted at Lloyds as

[sl'lCOIAb TO I'I.KSS ASSOCIATION.]

The War in Tonquin.

London, December (I.—The latest, news from Tonquin is to the ell'ect that M. Ferry has demanded the eviction of Soutag und Bacninh. Tho French Troops at Tamatavo. J nforiniition has been received from Mada gascar stating that n great, deal of sickness prevails amongst tho French troops stationed at Tamatavo. Major Forgnsson, who was recently ap pointed to a position in India, has left for that place. Commenting on tho annexation of New Guinea, tho "Morning Post" is confident i that such a step will be taken.

AUSTRALIAN.

Melbourne Wool Sales,

Meliioukne, December (!. — Tho New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, at the wool sales to-day, offered •1,21)0 bales. M,fiOO bales were sold at ex cellent prices, line iiorts being in Tory gopd demand. There was a good attendance of homo and foreign buyers, and good compe tition was experienced. Prices were firmly maintained. Escape of a Gold Robber. It is now known that Martin Weibcrg.tho Avoea gold robber, was not drowned at Wurutuh Ray, as reported a fow days ago, but is alive, and was a passenger to England by tlio steamship Sorata, which left here on tlio Ist inst.

DIRECT STEAMERS FOR AUCKLAND.

Tin. Mew Zealand Shipping Company re ceived n telegram from London to-day stating that the favourite steamer Doric was to leave London for Auckland direct on Thursday next, the 13th inst.; also tho Company's new steamer Ruapohu for Auck land direct on tho 10th January.

SPORTING NEWS.

THIS MOKNING'S GALLOPS.

[15v HIITONA.]

My first visit for tlvo purposo of watching tho doings of tho horses in work for the Auckland Racing Club Summer Meeting was [uiid this morning, and a less favour able ono could not have been selected. At live o'clock it looked as if it would bo only showory, but this idea was soon dispelled, for it rained so heavily about an hour later that all work had to bo suspended, and thoso trainers who arrived on the course lato were compelled to return homo with their charge?. In the oarly part of tho morning, however, n good amount of useful work »vas done, two of Chaafe's team —Woodnyinph and Revolver — being the first to bo denuded of their rugs. The pair woro sent a fast twico round, both moving freely and well, especially the daughter of Musket und Sylvia, who got over the ground in a very taking manner. Their stable companions, Kropp and Trenton, wero also treated to a fast twice round, finishing nt top speed. Both of these colts are looking well and fresh as larks, and havo improvod a lot sinco the Spring Meeting. Mr l'ilbrow's two year-old colt Ucly Buck by King of Clubs -—Hammock (wlio well deserves the name bestowed upon him), was restricted to light work, while his stable companion Envious (stripped) was sent a good serviceable gal lop of about three miles, moving very nicely. Libellor and Muakotcor (both .■.tripped) wont togother three times round at a good paco, finishing up fast. Tho former appears to be in groat heart, and he was pulling tho boy out, of the snddlo all the way. while Musketeer has greatly im proved sinco last I saw him. Clnrenco.look ing big and well, did a good steady gallop of about fhrco miles, and Bnrbary wont twice round nt a medium paco. The latter is a somewhat short, commonplaco looking animal,and a " bob-tail " that he has lends him rat hor an odd appearance. Escopota, the Cup favourite, who is pretty forward, was tho last to work— her trainer, XV, Edwards, sending tho daughter of Musket threo times round at a medium paco. Sho is a tine strapping maro, but a bit on the leg. O'Connor also had Welcome .Tack on tho course, but owing to tho rain he was unable to strip him. Sinco last seen in Auckland, ho has fur nished into asplondid animal,and is looking big and strong.

[BY TELEGRAPH-OWN CORRESPONDENT.]

I.YTUU-TON. this day.—The Jilt, Painter, and Minerva were not shipped per tlio Wtprarapa, only Mr T. SheOnan's steeple chaser Hercules going.

CRICKET MATCHES.

Thr following matches will tako plncp to morrow, weauior permitting: — Gordon v. Ponsonby (No. 1 Wicket).—Gor don: K. Clayton, Gould, Kissllng f_), Render dine, McCausinnd, Ryburn, Sykes, Williams, and Wood.

Gordon 2nd v. National (No 8 Wicket).— Gordon 2nd Team: Ansley, Bedlington, Clayton (2), Clendon, Fenlon, McCausland, Marrincr, l'oulscn, Mell-op, and Stevens. National: Ambury, Colcbourne (2), Urumnionil, E. llkldanis, Nicholson (_), Wriglcy (2), Shorland, ami Wilkinson. Emergencies: Handle}* and Bartlott.

Our Boys v. North Shore, continued (No. fl Wicket).—Our Boys : Ripley, Walker, Crom well, Hills, George (2), Maohattfe, Hill, Hendry, White and Kills. Einergeiioies: Whiteside and Regan. North Shoro: Lahkham (2), Wynyard (3), Swansou, Sadler, Sims, Sibbin, Maiinering. Dacre.

Wkst End Thihd v. Titun Blurs (No. 7 Wicket, 2.30 p.m.)-West Knd Team: Martlitt, Uwon, Can-nth, Doughty, lloH'inan, Crokor, Staadmnn, Talbot, Colebrook, Gentles, Stewart. Emergencies: Brook and 1 tarper. True Blues: Tregnskis (captain). Gilinour, Day, Buchanan, Harris (3), Perston, Treumin, Matthews, Shackelford. Kniergencies: Matthows and Batty. Oxford v. St. Mary's Cluus (on Surrey Hills, December B).—Oxford: Wright, Lynns, Downs, Stevenson, Gill, Pooloy, Sneddon, Campbell, Smith, Kelly, Swanson. St. Mary's— Quinlan, Stodart, C'ossar, Jones, Whiting, Stichbury, Scott, Darby (3), Farquhar. Excelsior v. United Second (No. 15 Wicket). — Excelsior: Waddlnghani, Perkins, Colgan, Smith, Curtis, Coylo, Poolcy, Biggins, Hobson, O'Comioll, and Burns. United: Shove, Hoes, McPherson, llarvie (2), Brighton ('_), Israel, Hockin, Thorpe, and Gatland. South Knd v. Auckland SeCpnd (No. 6 Wicket).—South End: Howard, Leahy, Suther land, Brookfield, Brcnnan (3), Beavers, Brown, 1 larris, Moran; emergencies—McCarthy, Jack son. '■'- '

Alma v. Eton (No. 10 Wicket).—Alma: Elley, Hammond, Whcatloy, Moriarty, Cameron, Hilli Tizm-d, Doran, Connelly, Allen, and 'Suiter, Eton: E. Green, Howe (2), Taylor, Constable, Duthic, Ellis, Downoy, Berry, Smith, and Clarko; emergencies—P. Green and A. Howe, Eden v. Standard. —A two days match between the above clubs will be commenced to morrow. Eden: Koberts, Laird, Waters, La Roche, While, Lewis, Clmtflold, Clayton, Drum, Taito. and Morrow. Standard: Hobson, Mills, l-'rilehard. Dean, Stcvonuon, Smith, Uoll, Portcous, Sexton (/). and Colgan. Sui'.itKY Hill v. Franklin (No. 9 wicket).— Surrey Hill: Robertson, Jones, Ycarbury (J), Wakcrjy, Pltkoathluj-, Grihben. Cpohrano, Penman, IJymock, Ai Caloy. Emergencies: Olpliart. W. J ones: Franklin : Service, Nicho las, AddlihfitOn, Potter, Nightingale (2), Nosbitt, Moore. Sheddbh, Hanley, Feet. Kniergencies: Bain. Whytock. Sueton v. Excelsior Second (No. 11 Wicket). —Excelsior: Howard, Sorchflcld, Christmas, Craig. Way, Waddingham, Willis, Gossan; Mills, lieTMerrv, itndWrHrlny. Emergency: Bro.vn. Newton «. At.i.io.\Mon Surrey HilH.—Now tori: J. J turjihy, D. Taylor, C. Bathgaw, A. Fer gusson, F. Bushed. A: Chilton, A. Hcnnett, J, Mewburn, XV. Ilobdcn, W. Errlngton, J. Tail. Emergency: __. layers.

Piii]_Nii, y. Il(_KA),ii («(!. 12 Wicket, 2.3(1 sluup.f—Herald. ; Howe, Rothqrliam '(21,' Bruce C'.'Gillespfc, Goodnufri. Uncd'/n, Pearson, Boss and Shaw.' Emergencies': Bell im'd Fti'rnlss.'"'

Al.l'llA V, GllA.'lM Ml h'I.'HODI, I.V;;. _ \, |i_kpl). -- Alpha: Ncsbitt, ICilpctrjoj;, ilollerir."ot;,''(.'i;tlcr, Abel, Brown, Qpaacn, Heratpn, ' Ge.o'laclo; \yljl|orfgi(l. Hay. Emejgenpy—s(onp.' ' ' ' Wl^Tl'-ij' -ND ir,|.EVl__j V. AVOHDALE Q,C. (at Avpnflalpl.—A *flfa_g will loave' tac Unipn liankatliloliivr!'. r\\*ea.t EM; Banria, fery; Vernoy, Clianman, Bakpf. Sini, Taylor, Me- Grogor, Gqiulie, LaxQ'n. ClaytQii. Tlio Auckland Upited and Otalmlm match, which was commenced last Saturday, will ho resumed to-morrow aftorpoon on tlip Domain ground,

TE AROHA GOLDIELD

INAUGURATION OF THE BATTS3SY,

Grand Banquot and Demonstration,

[BY TKLRBKAl'li.—■***'.*■ Hl.l'OltTi.l'.]

Ti; Aroha, this day

Te AnoiiA has been completely over-run with visitors, those from Auckland being -swelled by crowds from Waikato and ad jacent districts. Among them wore ("apt. Steele, Mr F. A. Whitaker, M.H.R., and Mrs Whitaker, Mr Williams, and others. Mr J. M. Chirk and Mrs Clark also arrived overland. Droves of horses were sent in by the neighbouring settlors for the use of visitors, and 'buses, traps, and every kind of conveyance had been pressed into the service by Messrs Firth and Clark, to whom is due the hearty thanks of the guests for mi unwonted and singularly pleasant, outing. Every precaution had been taken to secure the convenience and promote the comfort of visitors, and no means were neglected of contributing to the enjoyment which was anticipated from nn inspection of the battery and mines.

Asooat of tho Mountain.

The weather, which had been threatening, fortunately cleared before 8 o'clock, and, after a comfortable breakfast, a cavalcade of horsemen, followed by a loose array of vehicles and a procession of pedestrians, sot out for YVnirorongomai,leisurely surveying the country through which they passed, and blessing the County Council roads. Sur prise was expressed at tlio extent and business air of both townships, and the . numerous buildings in progress were re marked. The battery was in full work on Premier, New Find, Colonist, and Wera hiko stone. Mr Adams, manager, cour teously exhibited the various processes. Mr Stewart, engineer, was specially struck with the improvement effected by the self-feeding apparatus. He considered the battery one of the best ho had over seen. An adjournment was then mado to the wire tramway, where the simplicity ol arrange ment for the conveyance of stuff excited much interest and admiration. The view from the top of the first incline embraces a magnificent panorama of the Thames Valley, Matamata, Orant and Foster-settle ment, Wniton, and in the dim distance can be seen the peak of Ruapohu and the serratedrudge of the Mangatete Range, near Lake Taupo. At this point n separation took place the morn staid and elderly members of tho party whoso muscles wero llaecid, and whose staying powers woro uncertain. warned by the ardours of tlio iirst ascent of further trials of strength in the ascent to the mines, judged that their course lay in a ditl'orent direction. These wero taken under the wing of Mr John Lamb, and went to explore the sourco of tho battery water race, which lies in a picturesque, timber clad gorge above Waiorongoinui. A few moreadveiilurouswcntup tlio tramway grade mounting in their course two steep inclines, by which the quartz-filled trucks aro lowered.by wiro some hundreds of feet. They wero astonished at tho difficult engineering feat that has been successfully overcome m taking tho quartz from an elovation of two thousand feet through forests, over mountain ridges and water courses to tho battery. The work is. one of the most remarkable in Now Zealand. The third and largest party, mostly mounted on sure-footed nags, pursued tho .utievon tenor of their way over a road winding tortuously, for tho most part by the side of deep declivities, and covered to tho depth of sevoral foot by thick slush, and in somo parts mado passable by n cor duroy thoroughfare that afforded vory treacherous footing to tho horses. Eighty two riders threaded their way very gingerly ovor these obstacles, while sevoral of them deomed it prudent to dismount, with the exception of Councillor Garratt, whose horse took a sudden fancy in its head to lie down in a narrow causo way, without, however, injuring its rider. Nothing further occurred to mark the ascent. On reaching Well and Soutler's store, which, by consulting his aneroid, Mr Stewart found to bo 1,570 feet above tho sea level, all dismounted and assuaged their thirst preparatory to exploring tho mines, which lie along difficult bush pathways around this spot. Visit to tho Klrics. Tho bulk of the party, chaperoned by Messrs Firth and Clark and Mr MoLiver, struck out for the Premier mine, and, furnished with candles, entered and ex amined various workings. Tlio visitors, from Thames experience, expressed astonishment nt tho immense and well-dolinod body of stone exposed in tho drives, and which, in Its various outcrops, has been dubbed by the euphonious appellation of " tlio buck reef." Some of tho visitors woro satisfied with this glimpso of the mysteries of gold mining, but others' more enthusiastic ex tended their- explorations to the Colonist and New Find—tho visible richness of the quartz in the gigantic reef of the latter fully bearing out tho pre-eminence which has been given it in the crush ing. A directors' moeting was held here on the ground, and certain works in the direction of tho Diamond Gully boundary. A capital luncheon had been conveyod to the storo, as a reward to those who had gallantly stormed the heights, and the attack trade upon it indicated the stimulating inlluenco of tho Te Aroha air on city-bred appetites. Messrs Firth and Clark ordered % general holiday among the mine and tramway workmen under their control in honour of tho occasion.

Tho descont commenced soon after two o'clock, and though much easier and speedier than the journey up, was found to have its peculiar trials. However, all reached tho flat in pence and safety, in timo to witness tho final stages of tho re torting, about the result of which there was much jubilation. On re-entering the township, a goiioral' rush was mado for towels and hot baths whore stiffened muscles and woary limbs wero relaxed and braced again by the refresh ing stream frqm tho fresh-water shower. A leisurely toilet prepared tho way for tho banquot, which had beon spread in the large dining-room of Walker's Hotel by Host Warden in v stylo that would do credit to any city caterer. Tho Invited Quests. Tlio following is a list of those invited to the trip and banquet:—Mossrs 11. 11. Adams, W. Aitken, Graves Aickin, C, Alexander, J. Andrew, F. Battley, I). 11. Bayldou, J. M. Bpeche, C. H. Bennett, J. Bennett, R. Blcazard, H. Brett, J. M. Brightini, Professor Brown, Mossrs S. Browning, 11. R, Brunskill, Hon. J, Bryce, Messrs A. Buckland, T. Buddlo, XV. 1). Buddlo, A. Bull, J. Bullock, H. A. Burgess, Burns, W. Burton, 11. Buttle, A. J. ("adman, E. Cameron, Dr. Campbell, Messrs J. P. Campbell. A. Carrick, J. Chambers, M. A. Clark, XV. Cleary, J. Coateo, — Cliepwcll, J. Coleman, P. Comiskey, E. K. Cooper, E. Y. Cox, J. Crowthor, J. Cuff, J. Darrow, F. Dibblo, J. Dickey, T. Dunlop, T. F. Fonton, XV. H. Fonton, P. Fergusson, T, Finlayson, S. B. Firth, W. T. Firth, A. Fleming, W. Foughy, D. F. Fox, H. T. Garratt, T. Gavin, li. Gilfillan, jun., J. Goldsworthy, W, Goldsworthy, G. L. Grant, R. C. Greenwood, J. Gribble, C. B. Griorsori, G. W, Griffin, R. GutteridgO, E. W.' Hanmor, G. Harper, A. Heather, T. Hill, 11. Hornbrook, J. Hume, T. H. Ivey, A. F. James, T. G. Konuan, H. Konrick, G. S. Kissiing, J. Lamb, La Roche, J. Lavery, J. Lawford, T. Macffarlano, A. E. Maekechnio, S. C. Macky, E. Macloan, T, T. Maselield, Mayor of Thames, 0. Mays, D, 11, McKcn zie, H. M. McLiver, C. C. McMillan, Cap tain Miller, Mr M. Montague, Dr. Murray Mooro, Messrs J. B. Morpeth, Captain Morris, Messrs'D. L. Murdoch, J. Murray, XV. A. Murray, L. D. Nathan, J. Newman, W. Oliff, W. F. O'Sullivan, G. B. Owen, G. W, Owen, E. W. Page, T. Peacock, P. A.' Philips, A. Porter, A. Price, G. Price, <_.. 11. A. Purchas; Dr. Purchas, Messrs J, 11. Kandevspn, '(!. P.obson, J. Rlissel., A. __' r .i_Mders, I<\ i Schorl!', R. McD. Scott, T. Scott, W. Soot 1, J. Sheohaii, .I', B. Smith, J. H. Smith, R. Speight, ,1. Stacey, C. S. Stafl'oi'd, Cap tain Steele, Messrs R.H. Stevenson, J. Stewart, J. Stodart, C. J. Stone, Captain Sullivan, Mr W. Swanson, Thomas, Mr C. Tuck, jVotosiior' Tucker, Messrs T. ]~ M, V_up'huii, W. ' 11. Vines, XV, 11. Waddcl, Ai M. Wainwright, K. Walker, Captain Walmsley, Messrs Wat sou,' T. Wells, F. A. Wh{t a kev X, fl. i Whitaker, F. A. Whito, J. B.Whyte, 11. .1. Wickpas, W. 'Vi'llun'son,' J.B. Williams, W. LV C. Williams, J. Williamson, G. \Vil s'on,.l. R. S. Wilson, XV. S. Wilson, W. Wilson, J. 11, Witliofo'Xl, (U_i- T. \\oc_\. I Whs JEttumuct. The dinner to celebrate the opening of tho battery was iyjlf. IftSt night in Walker's Hotel, Oovcis had been laid for fully 120 guests and a sumptuous " spread " had boon prepared. Two large dishes, each contain ing two globes of retorted gold, tho pro-, ducts of tho t'n'st <priis|iincy, weighing 1,703' ounces and wp.rtli about 1*5,009, fpriflcd a conspicuous fcatuyo on t_e central ta.b(e,

Mr .1. C. Finm (Chairman of tlio Cattery Company) presided, supported on the right by Mr J. B. .Vhylc, M.H.R., and on the left by Mr P. A. Whitaker, M.H.R., while Mr J. M. Clark acted as Vice-Chnir miin, mid Mr 11. Kcnrick (Warden), J. M. Campbell (Chairman of Pinko County Council), Captain Morris, M.H.R., and Mr Waddel (Mayor-ilect of Auckland) officiates as croupiers. According to the stereotyped hncknoy ism, full justice was done tothe viands and sweets, after which the Chairman proposed the first toast, "The Queen," -which was drunk with due fervour, and followed by threo cheers.

The Chairman next proposed the health of His Excellency the Governor in a felicitous speech. The third toast Mas "The General Assembly," which was given by the Vice chairman (tho Mnyor of Auckland). He said that he would not attempt to traverse its work, but still there was a part of its work which it was appropriate lor him to refer to on that occasion, namely, the pro motion and encouragement, of local in dustries. Being a protectionist, lie was amused in reading the speeches of our legislators to find how far they were pre pared to go in tlio direction of protection, while they religiously fought shy of the name. There was one industry of especial importance for this part of the country, the working of our auriferous de posits, lie would like to ask if the district had got its share of tho votes for mining purposes. Ho had much pleasure in re cognising tho assistance given by the Piako County Council in connecting tho Wnioron goinni' tramways with the buttery. He hoped as gold was found in moro re mote parts of tho ground means would be found of extending the same advantages. He coupled the toast with the names of Mossrs Whitaker, Whytc, and Morris. Mr \Vn vti. was first to respond. I lo said he felt the natural diffidence of a Scotchman in rising to respond. As this sentiment appeared to bo viewed with dissension, however, he begged to refer as notable examples to his friends—Adam Porter and Tlios.Mncffarlanc. (Laughter). However.he felt the honour which had been thrust upon him not undeservedly, for he was there as tho representative of tho most progressive district of the colony. Since the principle of single electorates had been attained, it had been suggested that the mining dis tricts south of Grahamstown should be formed into an electorate, and have a mem ber for themselves. Ife should be sorry to love the miners as constituents, but still it might, not be for long, as he had half made up his mind to come and live amongst them. In responding for the House of Representatives, he did not pose as a scape goat for their shortcomings, nor did lie affect to claim credit for their virtues, but, at the same time, he would go so far as to disabuse their minds of the " slavey's " idea that the loiters M.H.11. stood for a " most hun-priiiciplcd rogue." In the composition of tho Houso there were about 50 Englishmen, 7 or 8 Colonials, •IMcoris, 8 or 9 Irishmen, and 25 Scotch men, and it was a notorious fact that tho debating power and oratorical ability wore very weuk. It was to be hoped, as a means of improving this, that tho num ber of Irishmen would bo in creased, for a good Irishman, whon you got him, could not bo beaten. Still, the presence of the Scotchmen had had the effect of producing a largo amount of prac tical work. He had a policy to declare that night: So long as the Ministry asked his ad vice and invariably followed it; so long as they showed a due appreciation of that rising district—ho would follow them to the grave. Captain MoRMS, in responding, said that both Parliament and Government were just awakening to tho great importance of the mining industry, and no district was more favourably situated for the promotion of this industry than To Aroha. People were apt to forgot how powerfully mining and agriculture acted am! reached upon each other. He had no foar of the permanence of this field, and less fear still that tho powers that be would be fain to assist in its development.

Mr V. A. Whitaker also responded. He felt that the toast had become a very grave matter, amounting as it had to a declara tion of policy on tho part of lion, members. He had been asked to reply on b.lialf of the Upper House, but he failed to see or comprehend for what reason. He would firstvof all say that, as a believer in a bi cameral system of legislature.he was opposed to an elective Upper Houso. It should continue to bo nominated as at present, with a few modification... With regard to the mining industry, he had to say that the members for Waipa, Waikato, Thames, and Tauranga, had mot at Te Aroha, and formed an association called facetiously the Quadruped, whose object was to light the battles of the mining interests of this pon|nsula. ' They had got the tramway, and ho hoped to bo able to congratulate tbcm soon upon tho opening of the railway to the Thames. He hoped, too, ere six months had passed away, to bo in the posi tion of congratulating them upon the cutting of the first sod in the railway from Tara nakl to Auckland. Although much work remained to bo done, the plans were in such a etato of forwardness as to allow of a specific and definite commencement'of the lino. (Cheers).

) Mr Firth, in proposing " the Te Arolia • Goldfield," referred to the immense adyan -1 tage which the goldlields had been to the i Australasian colonies. Ho congratulated • them upon the discovery of this latest gold i field, which he felt sure would be by no : means the least ono. So many attempts [ wore being made to persuade colonists that ; goldflelds existed in various quarters, and .• so much money had been lost ovor thorn, 1 especially at quartz-bearing goldflelds, that ! peoplo woro distrustful. However, To • Aroha had got beyond that, and was 'not even reliant upon the gold in tho hills. r They had just finished their first month's ■ crushing, which yioldod 1 .TOSoz of gold, and . as it was upon tho table for their inspec , tion, it was a very tangible fact. Neither i had it boon taken from one " pocket" or - spot, but from tho various workings of > four different mines, covering an area j of moro than half a mile. Tlroy should j bo highly pleased at having a gold s field, not producing morely a few extrava > gant returns,leading to wild excitement and ■ speculation, but ono of steady payable dividends, involving legitimate share s holding and honest working. He hoped i that it \vould not bo a field for swindlers, ' and ho and his coadjutors wcro firmly re ; solved that this it should not bo. Their intention was to protect tlio interests of those who had invested a little monoy in the hope of reasonable returns. As they had seen, the work of mining was pursued on a rugged mountain at an altitude ol 1,000 to 2,000 feet above tho sea level, and it could not have been carried on without the heartiest co-opora tion, tho stoutest determination, tho clearest intellect, and tho most unswerv ing perseverance. Thoy had also t;o ac knowledge tho assistance of the. Govern ment. The earliest pioneer and the iirmost friend of tho goldfield was Mr Adam Portor, and tho discoverer of the field was a Maori, whose premature death ho heartily regretted, and whoso name, he trusted, would not be allowed to die—Hone Werahiko. The goldflelds owed much of their success to tho skilful and wiso superintendence of a gentleman who had never failed in his duty, Mr Kcnrick. Thoy very highly ap preciated his services. lie had always be lieved in To Aroha, and it was his manly and courageous report that was tho first thing that drew his attention to the field. They had now proved tlio truth of the adage, "Fortune favours tho bold," fcir it had certainly favoured them. So djflioult an undertaking as the founding of this gold fiold could not have been accomplished with out tho hearty co-operation, steadfast faith and stout courage of a number of gentlemen, amongst whom tho name of Harry Edward Whitaker occupied a foremost plap<_. To the Piako County Council a)^ this field was laid under very heavy obligations indeed; but lib would say no more on this head, as ho was, ; x member, of this body himself, &o.oy wine needed uo bush, and Tp Aroha required no pu*i'mg, for if the directors' and mine managers did thoir duty oiie'toanot!-,ev, the proof wouldbeabundanitly forthcoming. The goldfield would assart its place as one of the most successful of mining district... It was surrftivndQd'by a wide expanse of tho y^cv-e fertile land of the colony. ?o, fchi.t the digger was not, as clsewli AO, obliged to lead a life of setswa. j. iion from wife and family, shutout tlie I I pence, tho happiness, and oadyaripeiiis of homo, for the moans w^y every man's hand of having ".a littl'o farm well tilled," I and. pevhap^too, "a little wife well willed." '. The toast was drunk with cheers.

Warden Kexiiiimc, in yK_p«»_{»_g to tho toast, confessed yiU' much shame and regret that he wis not' a Scotch man. 'Ho admitted with sorrow that, Vie was not p. number of the Legislature, and mowed with profound anguish, that ho did not even hold a seat for tV> district, so that he naturally rose y.uder feelings of ;^<_at embarrassment. However, if _ a c ol _,. mittod them to anything 'he hoped that they would _§_~ hun 'through After an allusion to. thp day on, which the. goldfieldvrasopened, MrKeiirici;seviiuded the pa^ty that it was owing i-o.tb? ylviccY ondeavou*:s ajjid spirit aofoi ? , ft Anglo §^y.on A hu.t ol «\Miioii^ pc.nj,. JaJmay Were

hiko, that the To Aroha Goldfield was a living reality. There was no doubt' that during the long winter he spent in prospect ing the mountain that ho sowed the seeds of the disease which cut him oil. He was disinterested to a fault and thoroughly un selfish. He had, too, done his duty and his good deeds remained to enshrine ami perpetuate his name. As for himself, since he first set foot in the district he had the firmest and most un wavering faith in it as a goldtield—the re sult of .11 years'mining experience. H e was entitled lo no praise for his report for he had simply stated his honest belief.' Te Aroha was now a permanent and progres sive goldfield, and amongst the few brave and cheerful spirits who had been its earliest friends was Mr H. E. Whitaker he of the muddy countenance and loud laugh— a laugh as loud as theshirts he used to wear— and Mr Stalford, who had cut his eye teeth in following the golden fleece on the western side of the mountain. Ono of the brightest days in tlio goldfield's short life was that on which it came under the control of the Piako County Council, which had been actuated by the spirit of true enterprise, and a wise foresight in fostering its interests—spending upon it, for instance, every ponny of tho goldfields revenue. Without, however their hosts of that ovening, Messrs Firth and ('lark, To Aroha would not have now any present or future, for they represented capital, business capacity, and sagacity. They lacked no opportunities for profitably investing their money elsewhere but they saw hero a chance of materially advancing the fortunes of their country and by their pluck, endurance, and porse' verance they had commanded the realisation of their holies as the goldon reasons flowinu from the battery that day conclusively proved, as to the future prospect* of the field lie had to express an opinion, and its eilbot had already been to advise his'ebief to largo expenditure of money on tlio field lie felt convinced we had here & thoroughly permanent, steadily payable, and rapidly progressive goldfield. Tho reefs had been shown to be moro than payable. As wo wcro told that faith without works was without avail, bo had to say they looked to the directors' work to ratify the faith of himself and others in the field Batteries did not grow on the range, and if they wanted such plants to come here, they would have to supply the inducement by their work in getting out good stono. The time Mould como in the not far future when the grand old hill behind them would look upon numberless smiling homesteads, fer tilised from the life blood of its own veins (Cheers).

The Viob-Ciuirmak proposed "The Piako County Council." As regarded this toast ho had been somewhat alarmed. At first he thought the Chairman was going to give' it, but his membership siived him, Then Mr. Warden showed a disposition to poach upon hi.s reserves, but he forgave him, for no one could speak of Te Aroha without acknowledging warmly the assistance, tendered it by tho Piako County Coun cil. He fully endorsed the assertion of Mr J. B. Whyto that this district was the most progressive in the colonyj and Pinko would still be progressive eYon without tho goldfield. The Pinko County Council not only exhausted all their re sources in moving tho Government to the construction of the tramway, but they also pledged their credit for the work, which had cost £IS,OOO. He hoped, as tho other parts of the country road had been pinched for this purpose, some share of tho goldfields rovonuo would bo allowed to bo expeuded for the benefit of these other portions ofthoi district. Had tho Council not rooognised tho dilliculty of tho situation in which the young goldfield was placed, it would have, been seriously retarded. The toast was drunk, coupled with tho name of Mr J. pj Campbell, the' Chairman of the Pkfco County Council.

Mr CAMriiULL warmly acknowledged tta many kind sentiments that had been expres sed towards the County Council. No public man had a right to expect recognition for his services, but still it was very pleasant to havo them recognised. The Council had entered with considerable trepidation on tho work of constructing the tramway for they were embarrassed by lack of funds' but, believing it to bo indispensable for the devclopmont of the goldfield, they bad undertaken it trusting to Prori dence. They had many unforeseen difficul ties to cope with and overcome, with the result that the work involved an expendi ture of £18,000, insteiid of £10,000 &g originally contemplated. Every member of the Council had locally united in carry ing out the undertaking, and Patetere and other districts requiring roa ,i s bridged were content to await its completion be lieving that tho result would vindicate its independence. He gave especial credit to Messrs Firth and.H. E. Whitaker, who had been entrusted with tho duty of supervising the tramway, The residents of To Aroha might depend that their in terests would be considered in every way, and as soon as funds were again avail able their roads would bo attended to Tho Chairman rose, to uward well-de served praise to Mr Jas. Stewart, the de signer of the tramway, and Mr Harry Adams, who carried it out. It, would re main a monument to tho engineering skill and indomitable pluck of both gentlemen (Cheers).

Mr Gkifpin(H.S. Consul) gave the next toast, Ihe Captains of Industry,"and, in doing so, he eulogised in fitting terms the labours, courage, and skill of tho great inventors of England and America. In coming nearer home.ho paid a high tribute of praise to tho two captains of industry who entertained them that night-Messrs Firth and Clark, the former of whom, at his own lexpenso, had cleared of snags the I ham.es River. With their names he associated tho names of Mr Thomas Morrm and Mr George Holdship, and of tho lions. Matthews, Holmes, and Geo. McLean, in the South IsOaud. With these captains of industry ft V os but just that ho should hnk tho captains of the press, of whom he was pleased to see so many there that night. They had kept the, press fully abreast of the times, and in its spirit and enterprise quite equal to thoso of their brother colonists. He concludeda glowing encomium, upon the colony and its prospects by expressing the firm belief that the colony was best fitted to bocome tho workshop of tho Southron hemis phere, Tho toast was drunk with chcem and tho accompaniment of tlio sons, "For Thoy Aro Jolly Good Follows." Mr Adam Porter, in proposing "The Press, said it was evident that Irish men had eschewed politics and taken to <&• press, as tho stall' of their nowspaper»

MessesW. Berry, sent. ("Herald"), T. W. Leys (Stau), W, i. Speight ("Thames Advertiser"), and Smith ("Waikato limes ), responded. The Cu.iiKMAN gave tho toast of "Tte mmmg managers an( j working men " in a neat speech, and the toast was drunk witli ghoers.

Tho mining manager of tho Premior, Mb 1 nomas Gavin, replied. ' Host Warren," tho »est toast, was pro posed by tho Vic'*-Ct£-UK.._AN,and duly ac knowledged. J ""- Mb Adam gave tho con eluding toast, lhe heajtfc of Mr and Mrs Firth, Mr and Mi-i Clark and the little ones } '» drunk with iwsical honours and threo times three. ' Ihe Chairman ftU a Vicb-Chahimak briefly responded. The proceeding* euded with the National Anthem.

POLICE COURT.-This Day.

(Beforo H. G. Scth SiuUij, Esq, R.M_> i A> f w^E^*^"B wore Punished. ! , UH.TKM_*r OF Co.vn-'r.—AlexanderLvnefi for 'msehS' 16 ** Amo^Znt%f_s namrJ'lr^TniS^r& *?. M- h6tt^inK tho "IUStriOM ?"\?i, nJohn BriW>t was found drunk and n&W* in Quoon-atjxsot last night by Constable baker v 52, *P AN'^M.-Itobort Cowan, 8 KSSL^TJP char K°d w'th using a horso in Oi?tbo s%tbnH SIU,IO V,,lliyi*1? »• *-»> »>««&»► on .the ioth ulto.—Mr Napier anneared fnr An ■S B,'* y appeared to pro nidmnls ' cw'_; ,y for Proventiag cruelty to nmmals.-Kobert Cowan, a baker/of Parnell. EFM&? Whi^ had *S_ ohaXwf wer, ,'., ■f' Bttdl<-: r-of Qwen-slreet; the pods •■cm. ni.v-cd in such a manner as to protect the i c 'h'7 li'l , J !'HSi^' •' That was the first day . .nt . " ,';:;'v v"w- SW breal,,'r.g.a»sht> The bn,.' ■~'?', lsl' v *•"• Mr Napier: ■cAn, t P 4',ll^'' ' c 'P°3wl to padding tho l r , n w L" M 0et°l"»'; he shoild coisMer i'v^^^Mr P«>tacted._.Kobert Nosh, the 1 rise riibbedlr f] , Co""«i. deposed that the . \,i „. .* ,ll(! *•''>* scab off in roaoh wi.ii,. ho ~.„« •''^ at Freeman* Bay Co is 1 " •»e,'''"'K a customer—Constable sah ?<■ QL .„?,° bscrnn S' pffleer.-Mr lirassey , '„-.„ ctynvas lwt winiD S to press unduly b - knrfw °,'.' B . n '°>' .011,-V wi»licdit gcnorally to Srri iv i,"!at *-"iy;n flisrant cases were the cost, Lof W-£r?>- 0t ju'oseouting. Fine, sn; the ,'„» *\7? J 11 *1"'Oliver was cTiarged under Mr XL, C *' J'1? 1- !larine purchased twelve ;•!"» ho their legs in such a manner Snv-wi ? u «n«essar.y Sufl'ering. They wore li M-udi" "'atstalofrom To Awamntu to Mr «!.s?*„ sa'e-yards at Henmcra on the 21st h,in.!.i^ l(1'* nl H.°£- 0u soilty under certain I r,*"*^* Bltasaey said Mr Oliver had »»£_.. £ ptivato explanation, and ho would not Prw^*A eayy»cu«'t*'--Finc.fis;cosl_s-_2R. --(_o.._ge Clark was charged with carrying 2* nl w'f. . ro*}. *>? ao**b** to Mr Arthur's mart. V-. m™_. i' •'.'_. a box covered with a uack. ;)„_,■ a,°e> s*ud tho coil-kens, on reaehlngr their dcstiaa.H.n.xyere found dead and dylng/Wi- Mi» Clnv<- had seen tho Committee and pra__K_ &»y c saw would be taken In futurft the' dr?w« " n°l prcßS * n thlsinstance.-Wit_i-

\v-3K_S_ilL 01* .Fire' _T Thomas Robins«n f of VmkeCteld-streot, was fined Is and costs.

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, FRIDAY DECEMBER 7, 188



I Special Advertisements. HpHOttNTON. SMITH, AND FIRTH HAVK FOR SALE: "Crown" Flour, in sacks, 100's and 60's "Champion" do. do. do. "v.antao" do. do. do. SharpH Dm n Wheat "MEW CRETONNES, FLOORCLOTHS, &c, &o. WILLIAM R. BRIDGMAN Has jU3t received a Splonrtiil Lot of New Floor cloths, choice patterns, from 18 inches wido to 6 fest. from 9d yard, being 20 per cent, under usual price. Splendid Patterns in New Crotonnes, Cheap. JUST OPENED, THREE HUNDRED (£300) POUNDS WORTH of Travollorß' Samples in great variety, and ha tsing been purchased at a vet j Low Price, will bo sold very Cheap. .LARGE AND WELL-ASSORTED BTOCK of Men's Hoys', and Youths' Clothing. Shirts, Hosiery, Hats, &c, exceedingly good value. NICE LOT NF.W SATEENS AND PRINTS just oponod; 5.000 yards Drsss Materials, from till, splondid valuo. Patterns Froo by Post. Fivo Ot'"" eoht. Discount on Cosh Purchases ovor 20s. junction drapery warehouse, upper queen street. !N"ew Law Partnership. THE UNDERSIGNED beg to announce that they have Commenced Practice in Co-partner ship as BARRISTERS AND SOLICITORS, In Chambers in High-street opposit Mr W. AUda'a Printing Office. E. W. BURTON, W. J. NAPIER. Auckland, Septembor 22(14,1883. INGRAM AND « 0., ENGINEERS AND MACHINERY FITTERS. Contractors for Every Description of Factory Fitting, Pattern Makino, Castings, Turning. Pipe ScnEwiNO, &c., &c. Ail WOODWORK in Connection with Machinery Mam.. Plans Prepared and Estimates Given. Agents for AU Descriptions of AMERICAN MACHINERY. LrnniOATiHO Oils, ka. Office and Works: CORNER OP VICTORIA AND COBURO-STRKETS. AUCKLAND TOBACCO COMPANY (LIMITED). Factory and Plantation: PAHI, KAIPARA." Ofllco: Fort-street, Auckland. Directors: J). Howard (Chairman) R. C. Barstow E. Wayto W. 11. MoieaKo J. A. Mackay ft. Haines. BANKKBS: BANK OF NEW ZEALAND. SECRETARY: HENRY BYRON. /"IHEAP AND GOOD CUTLERY. THOMAS SAMUEL, Importer of Cutlery, Has just received a good supply of all kind* of TABLE AND POCKET CUTLERY, Consisting of Ivory and Bone Table Knives. Pocket Knives, Scissors and Razors, Table Knives and Forks in .cases, suitable for wedding and compHmentary ■presents ; also, Electro-plated War 6, Siberian tForks and Spoons, spcriallyncheap value, Sider-, ■onhron Forks and Spoons, having the lustre iflnish and ring of Storling Silver. All the above goods selling at very low pricos. THOMAS SAMUEL, 108, QUEEN STREET, Aer.t to Mr Woetpfanr Bootmaker. .QPECIAL NOTICE. AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY. ESTABLISHED IS-). ThcSoelety having established an Office of its own in Auckland, under tho managanic__t,of Mr ~i>. 3. MoLood, members of the Society who have Vilthorto been in tho habit of paying their wmrama to Mr Alexander Saunders, tho late «f?_J?«,?I£.£ o_vl_ nted i*o Pa y >aU premiums due crtlon»r*nß l .w*.^raf^yar^allcommuhi*: ft *^K^ ■ application to Mr MS_£wr _v*S.OT^""Wal HI tho Canvassing Agents. «ora any ot I rim oW Wo^^'hmVK'neAicritS,x- ________■'' "iim"*.!? •^'^^i_air^ aml' erg'



Special Advertisements. DR. XV I L X I N S, OCULIST AND AURIST TO CHRISTCHURCH HOSPITAL (several venre at Royal Eye Hospital. Moortlclds, Lon don), arrived in Auckland on November 'Ji, and will remain about ono month, to treat Eye, Ear, and Throat. Diseases. Dr. Wllklns also adjusts the Sight for Aecurat.. Glnsses and HpeeUieles._ CONSUI.TIN'O-HOOMS: —-Mr lira yes Aiekiivs Pharmacy, Queen-slreet. Hours :-!l to li a.m,, and 2 to 5 p.m. T~\R HAINES liefrs to inform his Patients that he will ltemove on Monday, Decomber 3rd, to PRINCES - STREET (third house above Northern Club). Hours of Consultation, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.. at Mr Sharland's, Shortland street; and from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at private Residence. T7l X S. S. T R I U M V H. 11 CASES SEASONABLE (iOODS JUST OPENED. MILLINERY BONXKT3 FANCY DRESS COODS MILLINERY HATS XEW TIHMMISHsfordo. STRAW HATS MAXCHKSTER HOOIW DRESS CAPS BABY LINEN WIDOWS' CAPS ITNDERCLOT.HNIS FEATHERS CORSETS ANII BAXDt. FLOWERS LINEN IIANIIKCHFS. REAL LACES LACK BORDER DITTO IMITATION LACES LADIES' SILK TESTS REAL LACE COLLARS LADIES' Sl'U.N* HOSE KMHKOIIIKRY COLLARS CHILD'S Sl'l'N HOSE • SUNSHADES ] AND SOX UMIIRELLAI.S. i Five Per Cent. Discount for Cash. Dressmaking now under Management of Miss Jackson, Milne & Choyce, 211 AND 210, QUKKN-STREKT. Extension of cash sale. MRS J. SMITH, in returning thanks to tho general public for their very liberal support during tho last four weeks, begs to Intlmato that, owing to tho ENORMOUS SUCCESS OK THE GREAT CASH SALE, SIIB WILL OFFER THE BALANCE OF HER STOCK AT A GREAT SACRIFICE. A Lot of Ijice and Muslin Curtains, slightly soiled, leas than Half-price A Lot of Counterpanes, all sizes, slightly soiled, less than Half-price Silks and Satins in ondless variety Dress Goods, a great bargain Good Calicoes from 2s 9d per dozen «?."* Good Prints from 2Jd per yard Ladies' Underclothing, a little soiled, to bo sold Cheap Black Satin Sunshados from 3s lid; Cold Sunshades from ls Men's, Boys', and Youths' Clothing. REMNANTS! REMNANTS I ! J. S M I T 11, DRAPER, Next United Service Ho'raL,Qu_n_.v-STREHT, AUCKLAND. qPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT. RE-OPENING OF OUR NEW STORE. RE-OPENING OF OUR NEW STORE. We haye much plcasuro iH informing our Oustomors and tho Publio generally that tl_o Repairs to our Storo aro now eomplcted. Our STOCK, whifh is entirely nbw, has been purchased at a great advantage, for Cash, during tho lato depressed condition of the Sydney and Mclbourno markets. LADIES WHO REQUIRE A FASHIONABLE OUTFIT Will And it greatly to their advantage to in spect our stock, ns wo are prepared to olter tho Largest and most Complete Assortment, as well as the MOST ELBGANT 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 ordor from the best Vic torian Tweeds. We havo also on hand, HATS. CAPS, SHIRTS, and MEN'S MERCERY, in largo quantities. The DRESSMAKING DEPARTMENT will bo under tho entire supervision of MISS BULL. Note tho address: 201, 20fi, QUEEN-STREET. J. COSGRAVE k CO., J. COSGRAVE k C 0„ Opposite Wm. McArthur's & Co.'s Warehouse. DETIRIN-j. FROM BUSINESS! SELLING OFF! SELLING OFF I SELLING OFF! John Jjbck. 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. I I SELLING OFF. SELLING OFF I {JELLING OFF I STOCK MUST BE. CHARED. ALL ACCOUNTS not paid before 3lßt OCTOBER will bo handed to his Solid tor for recovery. ONE MONTH AT AND UNDER COST PRICE. VINT'S WHISKY. SCIENTIFIC -.ACT. New Wbla'gf la maddening and poisonous, no maSjr how blended, colour od, or agreeably flavoured. VINT & SONS, Belfast, Ireland (established 38 years), at present hold immense stock of their. OLD WELL-MATURED WhISKT. and Cm ensure to the trade—through their Agents—a really PURE, OLD, UNADULTERATED, AND WHOLESOME SPIRIT, the quality hajing been trronouueed oqnal to OLD FRENCH I' . In bulk and ease, to be had from I ;.•,' A. HE ATHER, Aobnt. ■'• ■ * He^i>)Uni_«ioffloej Malboanw, J ____H_. ..... 'J__. .„.,'!""-i" ;



Special Advertisements. Continuation of cheap drapery & clothing sale. ii. atk in s Begs to thank his numerous Patrons for tho wonderful success of his CHEAP DRAPERY AND CLOTHING SALE, And also to announce that he has succeeded in securing from the New Purchasers a Lease of his present premises. 11. ATKINS Ilegs also to say that as the WHOLE STOCK Has been RE-MARKED IN RED, Ho will continue his Sale for a Few Weeks Longer, and tlio Whole Stock will still be offered AT HEAVY REDUCTIONS Off tho usual price. ALL NEW GOODS WILL BE SOLD For a short time at about WHOLESALE PRICE. JOB STOCKS IN DRESS MATERIAL:-!, JOB STOCK OK ANY DESCRIPTION AT AN V PRICE. CHEAP LINES ARE CONSTANTLY BEI BOUUHT, AND ARK ALL MARKED AT VERY LOW PRICES. H. ATKI NS, DRAPER, CLOTHIER. &c. TTfTRECK OF THE S.S. TRIUMPH. PICTURES OF THE SHIP, AS SHE NOW LIES AT TIRITIRI, ON S A L E AT " STAR " OFFICE. PRICE, 6n EACH. TjlOR MEN'S AND BODY'S CLOTHING, CLOTHINO, MADE TO MEASURE, OF ALL-PURE WOOL N.Z. TWEEDS, AT THE SAME PRICE AS YOU PAY FOR READY -MADE, TRY TUB NEW ZEALAND TWEED COMPANY, NEW ZEALAND TWEED COMPANY, 172, QITKEN-STREET (OITOSITE DARIIY-STREET),