SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

wrraxx w itwp ' T^3 Evening, 9.-51 HIGH WATKR-! To . mom)w Ikm^, 10 . 8 BONSET.—This Evening, 7.13 SUNRISE.—To-raorrow Morning, 1.14 MOON'S AGE.-Kirst Quarter, 26th, 1.0 a.m.

ARRIVALS.

SATURDAY KVEXIKB. Wellington, s s., Stephenson, from Whangarei . Saner Kate, schooner, Lewis, from Whangarei Southern Cross, S.S.. Hutchison, from the South Rowena, s.a., Amodeo, from Barrier TO-DAY. Waihora, 0.0., Kdio, from the South NorvaL schooner. Kd wards, from Russell

DEPARTURES.

SATURDAY EVENING. Clansman, e.s., Farquhar, for Russell

IMPORTS.

Per Look Out from Sydney—3,6oo feet best cedar timber.—Winks and Hall.

Per Loch Cree from London—B cases iron mongery and braaaw»rc, 4 casks sofa springs.— winks and Hall.

Ex Loch Cree and sundry lato arrivals: 69 tons galvanized iron, 52 dozen gas globes, 12 casks sheet zmo, 20 ingots tin, 6 casks compo. pipe, 16 rolls sheet lead, 3 caaes enamelled sinks and urinals, 63 dozen chop and bib taps, 2 casks patent pan closets, 2 cases cast-iron cisterns for same, 1 crate marble cabinets. 27 kegs galvanized oai" and spikes, 6 cases gaseliers, brackets, and cork slides, 28,000 feet gas and water tubing. 2 casks flttingi for same. — Samuel Parker, Vic tona-streot fiast

Per Loch Cree, from London: 2,003 bars and MI bundles bar iron, 260 plates plate iron, 100 boxes tin plates, 150 kegs Champion' 3 white lead, p cases and 5 drums oak varnish. 82 cases sport ing powder. 1 case chest handles and garden rakes, 1 case church bells, 1 case bullock bells, 1 caak dinner house and sheep bells. 9 casks milk pans, 1 cask flre shovels, 1 case baking pans, i caaes trunks and teapots, 2 cases india rnbber hose and cas tubing, 1 cask castors, 2 oasfcj sofa apnngs, 1 case sash tools, tube brushes, oto, 1 caso pole rings, knobs, etc, 2 cases sheet copper, 2 cases copper rods, 2 cases «wviCaSed tu,° 8 > ! cask rowlocks, thimbles, snacklea, etc., 3 casks sofa springs, 1 cask wooden SKSi* tt£ d cookß> ladles. lca*k curry-combs, 6 IS^^? r7 3W J w-lleell». 50 drums oil. 18 SSS T «c lea?' * caaka lio-nid valnta, 1 case oak US ' 5 °s>ks5 >ks fire-resiatiug composition, 2 SSSL"?°SIS d paint - aoaska Patent driers; 20 SSJ mith and Wellstood's stoves, 28 cratfls cottage ranges. 1 case fittings for ranges, 20 BP rrn *ai^' "oo-M wrought iron boilers.-

wfSLi 0011 Cree. from London-500 barrels w^ g KPower',, 7o oMes sporting powder, 80 ™£ naila-138 cases (30 ton?) galvanized wSSSh" 1 P? 11 ' W t9 na 'enc^K wire, 186 kesra WMiiJ?1 i H" 18 safranlaed fencing wiro. 317 trandles hoop iron. 10 tons plate iron, 3 tons hack horse shoes, v barrela Btockho i m tar , 20 drums ao, 70 kegs and 2 casks antifriction grease, 8 *eg 3 cooper's rivers, 6 packages barrow wheels. a cases leamington ranges, 1 case copper goods, etc., l cask bedsrrews, I ease sacquered tube, 1 case brayed tube, 1 case solid brass tube, 2 cases copper and brass wire, 2 casks nnware. 1 hoishead enamelled holloware. 6 hogsheads tinned do. U casks tinware. 2 casks nu locks, 1 case chair -*eb. 1 cam <pft covers, etc.. 2 cases stock avA d>Vs s cases hand and steam pwor ?crowin« machines, 1 cask iron washer. 1 case eioot.vo "la*e> } caae Siemens water met era, 1 cast) earth closets, 2 casks te« hinve*, 5 ™eecr tvirt aonntrs, 50 carriage arms and bose*. 2 Cases Hornsby a ploughs 3 cases antesipeptic fluio. 4 cases circular crosscut, and hand saws, lcafe arttfleera tools, 12 slnice valves. 1 ca«e bra?s ware. 1 case rubber {roods, 165 pfcta. shin chandlery, oanvas, brass ship lights, and steamer fittings, oU, tar. steel wire ropes, fendoffij. &c. 212 plates iron. 1 case hydraulic jacks. 1 crae. pyrometers. 115 packages iron plant, 1 60h.p. horizontal steam engine. 1 Hh.p. merchant'train or mill, for the New Zealand Iron and Steel Company. —T. & S. Morrin & Co. (limited).

Jin^P 3 O°A9TWiss.-Norval, from Russell, 3JJ- Tn coal • SwaUow, from MonKonui. witn 12,000 feet timber; Lagoon, from Rangi toto. with. 30 tons stone; Waitemata, from vf** 11 ' with ffl Pieoes fc*"ll* timber; Margaret Casey, from Thames, with 36 tons firewood.

OtnrwAKiis Coastwise. — Waltemata, for Mangawai; Lagoon.jfor Rangitoto. The three-masted schooner, Louise (Lemoine), cleared at tho Customs to-day for Kaipara, whither she proceeds in ballast

The s.s. Southern Crosa arrived from Wel lington, Napier, and Sisborne, at 915 p.m. on Saturday. Passengers Messrs Down, Quick, George, Smith, and Millington.

Tho S.B. Clansman left for Russell and Northern porte at 7 p.m. on Saturday. She will return on Wednesday next.

The U.S. corvette Iroqnis left Hobart for Auckland on the 10th instant, and is con sequently fnlly due.

The s.s. Glances, which is due from New castle with a cargo of coal for the Sugar Com pany, will discharge at Birkenhead. She will load here for Southern ports. The barque Loch Cree. from London, dropped anchor at the powder ground early on Saturday evening. Sho left London on Sept 2, took in powder at Gravesend, left the Downs on the following day. and passed the Lizard on the 9th, with light easterly winds. Shortly after wards light head winds detained the vessel tor several days. On the 19th the wind nrmled to >•- Traces Tvere picked Tip to axles. Kmin. N. 20 &eg. W.. and were lost on the Z'Jtn in 9 del?. N. 26 deg. W. TheJEquator was crossed 'on October 8. The B.E. trades were moderate, ani on October 26 Gough'a Island was In sight. The meridian of Greenwich was crossed on October 29, and the Cape of Good Hope passed on Nov. 2. On the 12th a heavy westerly gale was experienced, and large quan tities ot water were shipped. Cape Leewin was passed on Not. 26, and Tasmania on the 3rd inst Unfavourable weather prevailed from thence until Cape Maria was sighted on the 17th. and light winds were experienced along the coast The Loch Cree will probably be berthed ot the Qnesn-atreet Wharf to-morrow.

THE WAIHORA.

The s.B. Waihora, from Melbourne via Southern ports, arrived late this afternoon with the following passengers :—Misses Kydd, Tewsley, Bedlington, Kusling, Sheerly, Milne, Malcolm (2), Tole, Mulgain, O'Brien, Brown, AUred, Harris, Skelton, Proctor, Forrest, Foster. Carty, Fraser, Ramsay, Stevens. Peachy, Ware, Davis (2), Young, Pulling, Townley (2). Cooke, Morgan, Weldon. Kemp. Mesdames Melville, 2 children, and nurse. Alexander, Davis, Bsrnett, Brady and 2 child ren. Van Asch, Cany, Kisaling, Kirk, Fraser, Rose, Allan, Matthews, Eggenton, Holt, lewis, Hydea. Fraser, Bates. McNab, Smith, Messrs Holt, Melville, Bell, Hialop, Denniston, Steel. Longdill, McLean. Flewellyn, Jones, Schaltz, Robertson, Bullef. 'Warren, Gibbons, Didabary, Edgcombe, Heather, Wilson, Davis, Oondell, BloomfleM. Horton, Williamson, La Roche, Brett, Merton, De Renzy, Butler, Fitz maurice, DargaviUe, Gardiner, Sheenan, Van Arch, Broun, Carty, Drake, Solomon, Hardy, Moss. Wood. Grant, Nathan, Oram. Baasdian, Cargo, Whitcombe, Gage, Clifford, O'BrieD, Ross, BissfiH (2), Edwards. White, Priestly, Matthews, Williams, Tabuteau, Nicholson, Lewis Douglas, Lawrence, Forbea, Thompson. Kaygarth. Hoyte, Rolfe, Weinberg. Clarke, Mc- Nab, Ludlow, Hugo, Dr. Howell, Chriap, Raw son, Dunsford, Hosking, Colbeck, and GO steer age.

KAIPARA SHIPPING.

Helejtsville, tbi3 day.—The Kina arrived last night, after a rough passage of £0 hours. Hkads. this day.—Arrived: Aratapu and Bannooktruin.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Gisbobjtb, yesterday. — Arrived: Thomas Russell, from Auckland, early.

Post Chalmers, Sunday.—Arrived: Jessie Niccol, from Macquarie Island, with 10 tons oil. Sailed: Waitangi, ship, for Napier, in ballast.

Sydney, December 20.—Arrived, this morn ing: The P.M.S. Australia, from San Francisco via Auckland* - ■

Sydney, this'day.—Arrived, this moraine as. Manapouri, from Auckland.

Hobakt, this day.—Arrived, on Saturday: Shaw, Savllle. and Albion Company's steamer Arawa, en route for New Zealand.

COMMERCIAL.

Kvepjxss Stab Office, this day. At R. C. Greenwood's sale to-day of property there was a good attendance, bat bidding was not very spirited. Of the Windebanks estate, Remuera, lot 8, 68 feet frontage to Brighton Road, was oold for £2 7i 6d per root, the remain ing allotments did not reach the reserve re quired, and were withdrawn from sale, bnt are now open for disposal privately. The following lotß of the Monnt Albert property were disposed of:—Lots 31 and 30a; with frontage of 391 feet 9 inches to Counsel Terrace, at 21s per foot; the balance of these allotments are also open for private sale. The farm of 33 acres, Walkomiti, close:to railway station, brought £10 per acre. The Crown lands which were left unsold on •the 27th October were offered for selection today, but only two Applications were received. . Mb R. Abthub's Weekly Rbpobt. A very Busy week in all departments. A large quantity of fruit and produce have come ito hand, and all has sold at good prices. There has been a good demand for property; several have been sold. The Pinea property is moving off freely.' -Monday: Sale of unredeemed pledges from Messrs J. Hart and Co., London Loan Office, Victoria-street. The attendance was not so large as usual at these sales, bidding languid, and prices ruled low. Tuesday: Sale of household furniture and effects, pianos. Ice., at mark There was a large attendance, fair competition, and a large quantity was sola. Wednesday morning: Bale of fruit. The attendance was good, and prices satisfactory. Cherry plums sold at 3d to 3} per lb; i gooseberries. 6Jd ; cherries, 3d to 7jd ; bananas. 2d' to 2Jd;lemons, is lid to 2s Id; batter, 6}d to 7d. Afternoon: Clearing-out sale ironmongery, glassware. &c, at mart. A small attendance; no buyers for the glassware ; the ironmongery realised fair prices. Thursday: Bale of household furniture and , effects at a private house in Princes-Btreet. A good number were present, and fair prices were obtained. Friday: Market-day sale of poultry, produce, fruit, etc.. was one of the largest ever held as to numbers present and amount sold; the prices ruled in favour of sellers, com pared to former Christmas market sales. About £200 worth of poultry was sold, and a very large quantity of fruit and produce. The sale con tinued for over seven hours. The Mount Eden htlls sold at £130 per month. Fowls, Is 8d to 2s fld; ducks, la 6d to 2s 6d; geese, 4a 9d to 5s 3d; Digs, 9a; Plymouth Rock fowls, 21s each ■ turkeys, 5a Bd to Sa 3d each; peas, Is 3d to Is Id ■ beans. Is 7d to 2s: potatoes. 3s 3d to 6s; onions 4W to 2}d; oats, 2s to 3s: wheat, 3s -id; bran 5s 6d; sharps, 5s 6d; flour, £5 to £11; chaff, '&> - oherrles. 2Jd to 5Jd per lb; plums. 2ldto 6id: | gooseberries, 2d to 5Jd; apples, 2Jd to id; dates! • SwJ,l, omon9 jls Mto2s Bd per dozen; pears, lid

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Chief Post-office, Auckland.

Mails w^ll Close as under— This Day. For Thames, per ftotomahana, at 1 p.m. For Whitiantrf, Upper Mill, and Tairua, per Glenelg, at 5 p.m. For Tanranga, Ohin&mutu and Opotiki, per Wellington, at 5 p.m. For Mangawai and Kaiwaka, per Ruby, at 5p ja. For Thames, per Enterprise, at 5.30 p.m. Tuesday. 23rd inst. For New Plymouth and Southern Ports, per Penguin, at 7.40 a.m. For Walwera, Kawau, Omaha, Matakana, and Warkworth. per Hose Casey, at 10 ajn. For Russell and Kawakawa, per Waihora, at 4 pan. For Giaborne, Napier, and Southern Ports, per Southern Cross, at 1 p.m. ForKati Kati, Tauranga, etc., per Rotomahana, at & p.m. For Thames, per Rotomahana, at 4.30 pjn. For Whangarel Heads, Parua, Waipu, Whan garei, Kama, and Mangapai, per Macgxegor or WaitaM, at 6 p.m. For Thames, per Annie Milbank, at 5.30 p.m.

■Wednesday, 24th mat. Per Ringaroomajas follows ;— For India. China, Japan. Mediterranean Ports, andContlnent ot Europe, at 11 a.m. For Australian Colonies, and United King dom via Suez and Brindisi. or Naples (per Orient boat), for letters, etc., specially so prepaid and addressed, at 11 a.m. For France, Algeria, Aden, Seychelles, Mauritius. Cape of Good Hope, Madagascar, eto. (ser French Packet from Sydney), at. 10 ajn. For Money Orders, Registered Letters, and Newspapers, at 11 a.m. Late letters for Sydney and Melbourne only, at IL2O a.m. The United Kingdom mail will be due in London on Tuesday, February 10, 1885. Tuesday. 6th January. Per s.B. Australia, as foHowb :— For Navigators Islands, Sandwich Inlands. United States of America, Canada, British Columbia, Central, and South America, and British ana Foreign West Indies, at 1 p.m For United Kingdom and Continent of Europe, at 1 p.m. Money orders, registered letters and news papers, at 11.30 a.m. Late letters, bearing an extra fee of six pence in addition to the pontage, will be received by the Mail Agent on board the iteamer up to the time of sailing. This mall will be due in London on Friday, 13th February. 1885.

Note.—The 25th instant being a Post-office holiday, all mails for despatch on that day will be closed the previous evening at 7. The De livery Department will be open for delivery of letters ftorn 7 till 8 p.m. on the 21th. On Boxing Day the Postofllce will be open from 9 to 10 a.m. The Government steamer Stella will leave the Bluff for West Coast Sounds on 271£ inst. N.B.—From and after the 15th November utt., the following rates of Postage must be prepaid on Correspondence for the United Kingdom, addressed to be sent via Brindisi :— On all Letters one shilling per half-ounce or fraction of half an ounce. On all Book Packets and Parcels, three pence for every two ounces or fraction of two ounces. On all Newspapers, twopence each. Correspondence addressed via Suez and Brindisi, and not fully prepaid, will be for warded via San Francisco. S. B. BIBS. Chief Postmaster. Chief Post-offloe, Auckland.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

December 22,1884.

Abbott's Opera House — Mr Lachlan Mc- Gowan's Benefit Concert, "A Happy Pair," S p.m. Choral Society—Rehearsal of "Messiah," 7.30 p.m. Lodge St. Andrew—Monthly Meeting, 7.30 p.m. St Thomas's School-room—Christmas Tree Entertainment, 7.30 p.m. Auckland Bootmakers' Union—General Meet ing, 7.30 p.m. Philharmonic Society—Practice, 7.30 p,m. Exchange Chambers—Committee of Poultry and Pigeon Association, Secretary's Office, 7.30 p.m.

Notices to Correspondents.

New Chum. — Notice is only necessary in the district where the marriage license ia taken out. Both parties must, howovur, havo been resident in thtit district for ut least three days. Ignoramus.—We hive no spuue to the isaer tion of tbe reply which >our letter would pro voke ; nor would you be greatly edified by it when vouchsafed. Parneix.—Clarence started In a Hurdle Race at the first meeting held by tho Takapuna Jockey Club. Sport.—A. Sutherland cannot ride 6tt 181bs. Constant RKADBKj-Canara, Clarence, and X eT««^i Mii to 4tho"Aw*ta»d Steepleohase Ot 1883, the first-named being returned ttm

Birth.

BORTHWICK.-On 20th December, at Cobden street, Newton, the wife of C. M. Borthwick of a son.

Deaths.

E3NGHORN.—At Lincoln-street, Ponsonby, on December 20th, Margaret Helena, the only and beloved child of David and Helena Kinghoro.

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

MONDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1884.

For the cause that lacks assistance, For the wrong that needs resiutancs, For the future in the distance. And. the good that we can do.

Although it is certain, from an ex amination of the new time-table for the direct mail service with England which has lately been issued, that for in ward correspondence the mail by the

New Zealand Shipping Company's steamers will be of no value to Auck-

land, yet it appears from the time-table ot the Orient steamers that we should belittle better off if depending for the intermediate mail on that service. The case with regard to the various services may be illustrated by taking a specific month. The San Francisco mail is made up in London on January ist prox., and arrives in Auckland on February the 7th. A mail by the direct service leaves Plymouth on January 17th (ten days after the departure of the San Francisco mail), and is due in New Zealand on March 3rd. Pre suming that this steamev arrives at Lyttelton, three days must be added for delivery in Auckland, which brings the date up to the 6th. But the San Francisco mail leaving London on January 29th (12 days later than the direct service dates) is due here on the 7th of March; so that it would be absurd for anyone to send a letter to Auckland by the direct steamer, unless bound for Auckland, when holding it back for the following San Francisco mat! will give twelve days longer time lor despatch,

with a iudi ot" only one or at the utmost two days in delivery. But if we turn to the Orient service, we are little better off. A mail is made up on January 2nd, and being only a day after the despatch of the San Fran cisco mails, is useless except for letters late posted. The next Orient mail is made up on January 16th, and is due in Sydney on February 25th; adding five days for conveyance to Auckland, and we have a delivery here five days ahead of the due date of the San Francisco mails of thirteen days later. This is better than the direct service, but in the homeward delivery the New Zealand Shipping Company's steamers are more service able. The March mail is dated for the 14th, giving ample time for replies to the San Francisco letters arriving on thß 7th inst.; it is due at Plymouth on Aprii 25th. The opportunity for reply by the Orient service would be the steamer leaving Sydney on March 19th, which is due in London on Apri 28th. If we had only the San Franl cisco service, no reply could bo re turned to letters arriving here on the 7th March until the 31st of the same month, reaching London on the Bth May, or 13 days after the replies forwarded by direct steamer will have been in Ply mouth. It is unfortunate that the out ward time-table does not dovetaiL

The more these time-tables are studied, however, the more manifest does it appear that all the Australasian colonies are satisfied with mail deli veries that were good enough ten years ago, but are now altogether behind the age. By combining together for a trans-Pacific service, they could ensure a delivery between London and Aus tralia in 29 days, and to New Zealand in 25. The Atlantic service will in future be regularly performed by the new steamships in six days—the jour ney is already accomplished under seven days—the tranj-continental railway should be traversed in four, and the service between. San Francisco and Auckland in 15, and Sydney in 19. This is not fanciful: it is perfectly prac ticable ; and the only part of the ser vice which the colonies would have to sustain is that on theTacific. If any thing like unity and postal enterprise existed in the colonies, the proposed service would be running within two years; and from a monthly it would be quickly changed into a fortnightly de livery. Carrying the whole of the mail matter—for nothing could compete against it—the deficit over subsidy would be trifling, and Australasia might boast of the finest mail service in the world. It was the possibility of figures like these that aroused the early enthusiasm of those who originated and have constantly championed a trans-Pacific route for English mail delivery.

Impending European Complica tions

English military interference in Egypt has long been voted a mistake. She is now deeply embarrassed by the affairs of that misgoverned country. First, the . cost of the war against Arabi Pasha, then the military occupation, and now the aubjoga tion of the Soudan rebels, at the expense of the English taxpayer, and what advantage has been gained ? The Native Government is paralysed and incapable of governing the country. English financiers, after obtaining a close insight into Egyptian finance, con clude that the Law of Liquidation, which sets apart the most reliable sources of revenue to satisfy the foreign bond holders, is too grievous to be borne. That is precisely what Arabi Pasha said. The next effort of English administration was to get a re-arrangement of the burdens, and with this view the Powers interested were invited to confer upon the whole case; bat they refused to accept any modification. When the Conference failed, the British representative, who is virtually ad ministering the Government, feeling that something must be done to cover the growing deficit, caused the Khedive to institute reforms without refer ence to the foreign supervisors, established under the Law of Liquidation; the Sink ing Fund of the Public Debt was abolished, and the revenues set apart for it were appropriated to ordinary purposes. But the foreign representatives and their Governments wero not to be so easily dis posed of. They first protested, and then sued for a recognition of their undoubted rights under the law. The verdict was in their favour, but the Egyptian Government again acting under advice, wish to make their re-admission conditional upon a modi fication of the law. This, we learn by a cable despatch to-day, has irritated the German, Russian, and Austrian Govern ments ; the irritation of France may be taken for granted. They, no doubt, regard the treatment of their representatives as an indignity placed upon the Governments that appointed them? The position is full of difficulty, with new dangers springing out of every measure that is devised for the reduction of Egyptian affairs to a condition of order and stability. Tho English Gov ernment have honestly striven to do (heir duty iv Egypt, but they will scarcely be prepared to resist the combined (irest Powers of Europe, and it these rcfua Jp either to relinquish' their voice in the control of Egyptian affairs or to listen to fair terms for the re-adjustment of the Egyptian finances, England's retirement from,the country will leave it in an in finitely worse condition than before the bombardment of Alexandria, and Our policy Of interference. brint»intf bo rnliof to Egypt 5

can scarcely be considered to have im parted new lustre to the English name and prestige. ■

The publication of the Stah will be sus pended on Christmas Day and the day fol lowing (Boxing Day), in order that all tha employe's may participate in the festivities of the aoason. Advertisers should bear these close days in mind when arranging for necessary notifications for the Christmas week.

The direct steam mail service between England and New Zealand has been in augurated successfully. Yesterday the Royal Mail S.S. Kaikoura left Wellington with the colonial mails, and on Thursday last the R.M. S.S. jftorangi 3ailed from Gravesend for Plymouth in order to take on the English mails for New Zealand at the latter port.

On dit that Bishop Luck has secured on the Continent of Europe a fine organ for St. Patrick's Cathedral, at a moderate cost of £600.

Bushmen with vory open shirt fronts and hats of a distinctly larrikin shape are be ginning to appear in our streets, and ate harbingers of the festive season.

We understand that Mr [John Lamb is slowly recovering from the attack of rheumatic gout from which he has been suffering for so long a time. He was able to-day, for the first time, to bear part of the weight of his body on his bad leg. The pain and swelling have both decreased.

Wahanui, who arrived at Onehunga from the South yesterday, is now in Auckland, and is the guest of Mr Barry, at the Governor Browne Hotel. Tho great chief and party intend remaining in town till Wednesday, when they will leave for Alexandra.

The personnel of Robertson's cricket team has undergone some alteration since tho names were submitted to tho Association. Messrs Arneil and Yates, it is said, will be unable to go, and the following are under stood to be likely to form the team -.—Messrs W. E. Barton, D. Lynch, W. W. Robin son, S. W. Co?on, C. MacCormick, C. S. Stafford, E. Mills, J. Testro, W. Meldrum, G. P. Ewing, and H. Kissling. The absence of Messrs Yates and Arneil will, of course, materially weaken the strength of the team, and seeing that further alterations will probably bo made, it would appear that the Association has acted wisely in refusing to recognise it as a representative team.

The last of a series of entertainments by Mr Millis, ventriloquist, took place afc the Opera House on Saturday evening. It appear? that- we wore in error iji -tntinff that four soholaraliips v>ero otfcred for •-.■mi petitioii by the trustees in tho ftawlines estate. Four wero given last yc»r, but this year the number waa reduced to two. with tbcderfcn of carrying mil tho intention.* the testator to its f.-iliost oxtent.

Mr S Mosb, the deaf aad durub theatrical agent who for many years represented the Willmott Dramatic Company, is now in Auckland. On severing his connection with the Company named lately at New Plymouth, Mr Willmott presented him with a flattering testimonial.

The musical public will be pleased to learn that the practices for the Choral Society's annual "Messiah" performance have been 25 per cent, more numerously attended this than last year.

The Right Rev. Bishop Cowie he!d a con firmation service last evening in the Church of the Epiphany, when eleven young persons were confirmed. His Lordship delivered an instructive address at the close of the ceremony. Tho congregation was large. We understand that the Roy. Edw. James Phillips (formerly of St. Thomas's) will shortly take charge of this church.

Michael Kelly has been committed for trial by the Dargaville Bench for the larceny of a watch and chain worth £7, the property of Mr Leslie Marriner. Tho same person was also summarily convicted of the larceny of kauri gum and other articles, and was sentenced to three months' imprisonment. Messrs E. Mitchelson and J. M. Dargaville, J'a.P., occupied tho Bench.

The fourth competition by the members of the Hobson Company of Volunteers for the Ladies' Cup took place on Saturday last under the management of Lieutenant Clifton. Volunteer George Little was the winner, with a score of 52, while his brother —Colour-Sergeant Little—was only a point behind bim.

The Devonport M avals, Victoria Company and Garrison Band bad a church parade to Trinity Church yesterday.

The day and Sunday scholars of the Presbyterian Church of East Tamaki held their annual picnic en Saturday afternoon at St. Heller's Bay, attended by the Rev. Mr 3teele (assistant minister to the Rev. John Macky) Mr Alexander Thomson, Superintendent of the school, and the congregation. A liberal supply of good things was spread in picnician order, under the broad arms of leafy trees, to the intense delight of about 200 children. This satisfy ing department was under the manage ment of Mrs Thomson, of Water-Yott Farm, assisted by lady teachers. The afternoon turned out remarkably fine, the picnic was quite a success, and all present evidently enjoyed the treat.

Mr John Sinclair, who was drowned near Gisborne at the beginning of the week, is uncle of Mr William Gray, clerk to the Official Assignee. Mr Sinclair had only been resident some six weeks at Gisborne, whence he went from Wellington in order to assume the management of R. Hannah and Co.'s boot warehouse. His wife and family had sold off their household goods, and were on the eve of their departure for the purpose of joining him,- when the news of his melancholy death reached Welling ton.

A very pleasing episode took place on the occasion of the breaking-up of the Grafton Road School for the midsummer holidays, Miss Fisher, one of the assistants, was leaving the service of tho Board of Educa tion, and her fellow teachers prepared a pleasant surprise for her in the form of a small Russia leather reticule and a mother of-pearl card-case. Mr O, Healey, Head master, in making the presentation, paid a high compliment to Miss Fisher as a faith ful and successful assistant who had gained the love of her class, and the warm good will of all her fellow-teachers. He was sorry to lose her valuable services, and he was only echoing the unanimous sentiments of the whole staff in wishing her a bright and happy future. The esprit de corps that prompted the presentation and the selec tion, and the intrinsic value of the gifts, were all suitably acknswledged on the part of the recipient.

An ordination service on the Feast of St. Thomas the Apostle was held yesterday, in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Eyber Pass, when the Rev. R. G. Boler, of Coro* mandel, was ordained to the ministry by His Lordship Bishop Cowie. The services throughout the day were largely attended, and the collection was in aid of the Home Mission Fund. The 10 o'clock service opened with the singing of hymn 353—" 0 Thou, Who makest seula to shine." The Bidding Prayer and the Lord's Prayer fol lowed. Thejordination sermon was preached by the Right Rev. the Bishop, taken from the words of St. John, chap. 20, verses 22 and 23—"And when He had said this, He breathed on them, and said unto them, Receive ye the Holy Ghost; whosoever sins ye remit, they are remitted unto them ; and whosoever sins ye retain, they are retained." The sermon was listened to with marked attention, and was a practical exposition of the text. The candidate for priest's orders was presented by the Venerable Archdeacon Dudley. The special Litany was said by Dr. Purchas, the epistle by Rev, E. J. Phillips, and the gospel by Rev. John K. Davis, M.A. The Rev. R. G. Boler was then admitted to priest's orders, and the Benediction pronounced by the Bishop.

An entertainment of a very pleasing character was held in Drury on Friday for the purpose of commemorating tho com pletion of the Public Hall, recently erected in that place F. Lawry, Esq., of Epsom, presided, and in an eloquent address pointed out, among other things, the beneficial re sults possible to accrue from having in their midst a building like the one they then occupied. In his concluding remarks the Chairman expressed the pleasure he felt at' being present, and hoped to be with them again at some future time. A most attrac tive programme, consisting of songs, recitations and choruses (the last under the conductorship of Mr Easton), was then gone through to the entire satisfaction of the audience. The following ladies and gentlemen were the contributors:—Mrs Woollams, Misses Blake (2), Clarke, Cossey, Lynch, MoPher- Hon, Willis, Manly, and Messrs Eastdn, Shanaghan, Salmon, Flanagan, together with several othora whose names wo did not bear: while Meyars Bhko, CtMsoy, and Woollams made things mows pk-utiiiut by their genial courtesy throujjliuut tho even ing. A vote af thunkii to the ladies having been carried, Mr Easton proposed that those present tender their hearty thanks to Mr Lawry for his services as Chairman on this occasion, which having been suitably acknowledged, the first part of the procei cl ings terminated, after which the followers of Terpsichore retained possession of the building till daylight.—(Cobbespondehx.) '

To the Editor: Sir,—l do not think any of the Councillors or the Inspector of Nuisances are aware of the nuisance existing in the gully near the gasometer in College Road, caused by the united drainage of four streets from Franklin Road to Spring street. The fetid drainage lays on a flat surface, fermenting and causing not only an abominable stench, but also endangering the health and lives of the residents and public who daily pass this veritable hotbed of disease.—Axii-Cholbba, December 27, 1884.

The masquerade ball in connection with the Fancy Fair at the Lome-street Hall will take place this evening. A large num ber of tickets have been sold, and one of the local costumieres has provided upwards of twenty dresses for intending dancers. Spectators will be admitted to the gallery.

Mr Lachlan McGowan, manager of the Opera House for Mr Abbott, and one of tho most popular and genial of actors, takes his annual benefit to-night. Under any cir cumstances the numerous deserts of the man should ensure him a cordial recogni tion at the hands of tho playgoing public ; but with the added incentive of an exceed ingly tempting programme such as that advertised elsewhere, the result can hardly be otherwise than w!sat is desiderated and well earned—a bumper house. . The per formanco opens with that captivating comedietta, "A" Happy Pair," after which comos tho high-class comedy, "The Man of the World," with the beneficiare as Sir Per tinax Macsycophant. As an afterpiece, the screaming farce of "Sarah's Young Man" will be presented, and in it Mr Mc- Gowan will have an excellent opportunity of displaying his undoubted qualilinalioris for low comedy. The bill of fare is select nnd thoroughly enjoyable. A capital en tertainment may safely be anticipated.

Miss Cienei'ieve Ward, the greatest Englif-h actress who has viaited the Auatraia.-iiiin colonies, within» recent years, is now in Christchurch, where, as in Dunedin, a " big" business is being done. "Forget Mo Not" was played for seven nights to crowded houses, and "Tho Queen's Favourite" is now running with equal success. Mr W. H. Liddy, the agent, arrives in Auckland about the middle of next month, and the Company open in the Opera House at the beginning of February.

A "Very successful fishing and shootiig party took place on Saturday at Motutapu and vicinity. The party consisted of the Mayor (Mr W. R. Waddel), Messrs W. Anderson (City Engineer), W. Errington (Waterworks Engineer), R. Stark,' Bran aton, F. Winter, W. fl. Fenton, P. Lanigan, l>. Fallon, Motion, &c. They went to Motutapu by the steamer Waihou, anH were thyro joined by Profe»-ci'4 Brown and Tbomai?. .".tout a iWon rabbits ivare shot :on Motuilii, nw! Un excellent haul of !!■;!) win iiisdcat tho fishing frromsd. The party ■ returned tn t'nvn at 10 p.m. A pwiry int«n:st appears to be attach ing itoeli to the unuuul distribution of prizes awarded to tbo acholaru of tho One hnnga Public School by the Auckland Scripture Gift Association, judging from the number of ladies and gentlemen pre sent on Friday afternoon. Rev. Mr Mul gan, Chairman of tho School Committee, presided during the reading of an address to Mrs Grant by Miss J. Hunt, one of the elder scholars, and the presentation of a beautiful chased silver egg-stand to Mrs Grant, and a massive ink-stand to Mr Grant, on the occasion of their removal to Jnvercargill. This cere mony over, Sir G. M. O'Rorke was called to the chair, and presided during the presentation of the prizes to the girls and boys by Mrs Hutchinson (the Town Clerk's wife) and Mrs Mathison. Two of Sankey's hymns were sung, and Bhort addresses were fiven by Sir G. M. O'Rorke, Revs. Bruce, aylor, Miller, and Mulgan, after which Mr J. D. Jackson (Mayor-elect) called for thren cheers for the two Chairmen and tho gentlemen who had given the addresses, and the proceedings wero closed by Sir G. M. O'Rorke wishing tho children would all have a merry Christinas and a happy New Year. —(Correspondent.)

AttheOpera House yesterday morning Dr- Hughes presented the prizes to the pupils of the Lyceum or Rationalistic Sunday School. Tho children were assembled in the stalls and their parents and friends in the dress circle, from the open balustrading of which depended bannerettes bearing the names of Bridlaugh, Hume, Ingersoll, Martineau, Fuote, and other loaders of Frco thought. Prior to giving away the prizes Dr. Hughes deliverea a lecture on " Ortho dox Christianity."

In pursuance of a pledge given during last session, Hon. Mr Richardson has re solved upon appointing Railway Appeal Boards, to whom grievances of railway employes may be referred. The Board for the Christchurch district has been ap pointed, and tho gentlemen comprising it aro Messrs Beehan (R.M.), Richard \Vea tenra, and Ouoige Roberta. Hitherto it has been tho rule to refer all grievances of the employes to Mr Maxwell, the General Manager, who could at will order an in quiry or not. Boards will bo appointed in every district of the colony, and no doubt will be looked on as impartial tribunals by the employes of the Government who may have had occasion to suspect political in fluences in the past.

"Surrey Hills" wants to know " if there is no way to stop those larrikins in Fonspnby that go about people's places on Sunday evenings and destroy their property when they are away at pi ices of worship. Last summer they were a terror to the residents ot Surrey Hills, and they have made another start. On Sunday week they pelted fowls to such an extent that the owners had to kill some valuable ones. List Sunday they broko into i garden and did a good deal of wanton mischief, stripped young fruit trees, pulled up vegetables, trampled down flowers, broke down Sower ing shrubs, &c. Now, sir, if this game is not stopped at once, we will have to adopt the American principle. lam told that Surrey Hills belongs to neither Newton nor Ponsonby, and it looks like truth, {ox I have been working in Surrey-street nearly five months, and I have not seen a gentle man in either blue or grey all that- time."

Dr, Hughes lectured in the Opera House last night on " What I Believe.and What I Don't Believe." After pointing out what he did not believe, the lecturer proceeded to enumerate the things in which he did believe. He believed in the indestructibility of matter, the eternity of motion ; in man and bis development from primitive forms to more complex conditions of life; in punishment ol sin, for the breach »f any natural law entailed its own punishment; in truthfulness and gentle ness; in fighting against knaves, hypo crites and scoundrels; in education, arbitration instead of war; in self government, both for the man and the nation ; in freedom for man, woman, and child ; in art and science; in the holiness that proceeded from pan's own struggles in the world; in the life to come; in the downfall of superstition, and in a universal brotherhood pervaded by an intense love of humanity.

Sporta in connection with the Devonport public school were held on Friday -last in a paddook owned by Messrs Watson and Selby. A cricket match between elevens captained by Alfred Lankham and William King resulted in a victory for the former. Other events resulted as follows : —Walking match, 400 yds.: G. Clayton 1; N. King 2. Sack race, G. Swinnerton. High jump : W. King. Throwing cricket ball :F. Burgess 1, G. James 2. The sports were earned out by the Head-master (Mr Benge)' assisted by Messrs T. L, White, Lankham, Hooker, and the Rev. J. Bates. The follow; ing prizes were also distributed :—Highest attendance for the year, Agnes Baird. Standard VI: General improvement and good conduct, Mary Dunne; best map, Olivera Kussel; Standard V: Highest attendance and marks, Alfred Lankham ; attendance, J. Burnett; attendance and marks, Mary Mays. Standard IV": Good attendance, Dudley Gardner and- Nellie Gerrard; general improvement, Kate Graham. Standard III: Best map, William Hedley; attendance, Harold Brown.

At the District Court this morning, Judge Smith gave judgment for plaintiff in the caseTole (Commissioner of Crown Lands) v. Cozens. This decision will fall like a bomb shell in the camp of the Rotorua lease holders. It will be remembered that when the case first came before the District Court, judgment was given for the de fendant. This decision was appealed against, and two points were argued before the Supreme Court. After a lapse of several months, Mr Justice Gillies, for getting that only two points had been argued before him, gave an opinion on all the issues in favour of the plaintiff. Mr Cozens, who was supported financially by the other leaso holders, then obtained a re-hearing before the District Court, and it was on this action that Judge Smith gave tho judgment to-day. TMa. judgment will be found in our report of tho proceedings of the District Court. We understand that there is be tween £4,000 and £5,000 of rente outetand ing and that the Grown Lands Commissioner now intends taking summary steps to recover the amount due. ' Aa the Defence Fund raised bjr the leaseholders is now" exhausted it is improbable that they will make an appeal to the law courts, but it ia quite on the cards that they will petition' Parliament next session for relief.

Mr and Mrs Martyn Hagan (nee Miss Lucy Eraser) took a benefit in the Theatre Royal on Saturday evening, and were favoured with a very good house. The programme which was presented was enter taining and full of variety.

A letter has been received by the Town Clerk from the Crown Lands Office, Wel lington, stating that f 100 only is available for the Auckland Domain out of the vote for domains for 1884-5. We understand that the cost of the seeds and plants already ordered from America, Japan, etc., will swallow up tho whole of the vote, and, as a consequence, the Council's operations in the domain in the way of ac climatisation will be very materially cir cumscribed, instead of being largely ex tended, as they should be, to keop pace with the expansion of settlement.

Tho recent squally weather, aided, no doubt, fay the reading of the vivid descrip tion of shipwreck in tie tale of "A Stranded Ship" in the Star supplement, had the effect of making dwellers along our harbour apprehensive for the safety of friends out on the water during Saturday and yesterday. Numerous were the in quiries for boating and yachting parties who had not been heard of for hours, and one gentleman, borrowing a boat, went off about midnight on Satur day to search for hia brother in a yacht; the situation being complicated by the lost one turning up on shore and in turn being concerned for the safety of the one out in the open boat. Fortunately no casualty occurred, and there ia not even " a stranded ding> " to report.

Thi;re was a large and attentive dudience at the evangelistic eervicoa in the Theatre Ruytil laHt evening, Mr IJpii.cUenric.' prcrfflj-

Ing. Key, .1, 8, Hill doliveraU on" itistn tii;> iiiit.lrw-.- mi " Uappinp-s." ft v.

intimated that the Hiivioe next. iSnniliv evening would be held in the Opuru Huune.

Iv a marriugo notice on Saturday the father of the bride was erroneously spoken of as the " late " James Gellard. Mr Gellard is living at Drury.

To the Editor: Sir,—A letter appeared in print the other day advocating the further destruction of the trees that adorn our streets. This letter is only a recom mencement of the tactics that resulted in the destruction of the Hobson-street trees. Beginning with trees in general, it will end in Grey-street in particular; and I wish to warn the public to be on tho alert. It seems singular that we hear nothing against any trees but those of Hobson, Pitt, and Grey streets ; but to those who know the moving cause of it all, there U no singularity about it. The whole business has its otigin in a Pitt-stroet resident, who has a magnificent, view of the hurbonr from hi? hon~e. and be "sees tbat tho trees in I'itt and Oroy ;.:coifs v-ili ultimately duprivo him of that view, Hence ho is untiring in his clTcrti to induce others toptil! the chestnuts uut of tbo tire- i'or him ; and 1 venture to say that if thy. trees were removed for 50 ■ ur«is doivu (trey-nireet from thu top, we would hear no more of any further icono clasm in that direction. While lam on the subject,.! would wish to ask the City Council, for shame's sake, to remove the notice board and post at the junction of Pitt and Hobson -streets. This board tete out the pains, penalties, and fines for breaking, damaging, or destroying any tree or shrub on the streets ; and right opposite to it, on the other side of the street, is a row of fine trees girdled deliberately by a well known Hobson-street storekeeper, and slowly dying. If the Council heard the derisive remarks of the passers-by, they would not let that board remain another hour.—l am, &c, Auckunoek.

Owners of all dogs within the city are re minded that they require to obtain collars from the Dog Registrar by the Ist proximo or abide the result Water consumers should observe that the half-yearly payments, due on the 31st mat, re quire to be paid on or before that date. Feo for cutting off and turning on is 10b. "BUCHU PAIBA."-Q.|l.-k. comrt.U nirn. ilufflni Hdn«7, BU.Mer«-.dlMuirjW«»««. XtDmnifM. Ktui • h Ox, AgcuU, Auckland. Mr T. Kennedy Macdonald, a prominent estate agent and auctioneer in Wellington, noti fies that bo is a candidate for the Central Board of tho Government Life Insurance Department. Donations of prizes for the Scripture Gift Asesciation are invited, ss the Society is unable to meet tho increased demands made upon it in tho carrying out of its excellent work. Kither books or money may be ad dressed toitho depot, Hiirh-atree', or care Of Messrs Champtaloup and Cooper.

DISTRICT COURT.-This Day.

(Before H. G. Seth Smith, District Judge.) Coxojt v. Huckstep.—Claim, £32 12s Bd.—Mr Cooper (or plaintiff. — Urdcr made that defen dant pay 63 per weok, or In default one month* impri-ionme.it. Tna Kotobua Leasb Casjc-D. A. Tole v. G COZENS. — Claim, £97 10s, rent of lease.— Mr Button for plaintiff, Mr Cotter for defen dant. —His Honor gave judgment as follows: —In this case a new trial has been ordered, and it has been agreed tbat the evidence given at the first hearing shall be taken at the new trial, and that the points raised by the defendant on tho first occasion shall be considered as having been taken now. Throe ot those have been formally decided by the Supremo Court, and upon tho others an opinion has been ex pressed, apparently in ■consequence of sonio misunderstanding:, but still in such a way that I* do not see how I can treat it otherwise than as of equal authority with a formal decision. The effect of the decision on appeal, if I understand It aright, seems to be this:—(li Tbat the deed, the subject of the matter in this action, is not a deed in the sense which the word is generally used in English or N.Z. law. (2) That it satisfies the re quirements of " Tho Thermal Springs Act, 1881," and therefore a deed within the meaning of that Acr. (3) That being v deed in that sense, all the mc c elenta of a deed (estopped among them) at com mon law attach to this document. (4) That the defendant id therefore estopped from raising many of tho objections (D, E, F, O, H, X, L, M), and that the others are unfounded. Ido not see i hat there i:i any course open to me but to adopt in its entirety the opinion expressed by the Supreme Court. I am. of course, bound by the decision upon objection C, and it would serve no useful purpose to re view the grounds upon which the opinion on tho other points is founded. I must there fore hold that the plaintiff has made out his case, and that the judgment must be for the plaintiff for the amount claimed, un ess the defendant hits any evidence to adduce. Adjoubned.—The following cases were, ad journed till January 12th:—J. Brame v. X. W. Hic.kaon, £108 Us (judgment eumnions); T. J. Harbutt v. J. S. Ingram, £88 IBs Id, rent; H. M. Lusk T. F. Brodie, £31 Is Bd, services; T. A. Ashton v. J. C. MacCormick, £20 Is Bd, promis sory note (plaintiff to pay £1 6s 8d costs); Albert Walker v. P. C. Smith, 240 2s, services. Left sitting. ■

POLICE COURT.-This Day.

(Before Messrs Clayton and R. Lusk, Justices.) Drunkenness.-Six persons were punished for drunkenness. Thomas Fosaett, 208, costs of maintenance 14s; Eliza Rico, disorderly. 10s. A Stbebt Lecturer. — Thomas Boucher, drunk and disorderly, pleaded not guilty.—Con stable Kelao deposed to prisoner's conduct The prisoner was addressing some dozen people, in a loud tone of voice, on " his experiences of prison life."- Constable Bullen corroborated. Prisoner ÜBed very rough language.—Mr Napter, in de fence, characterised the evidence as flimsy on the part of the police. He could show that the man was not drunk. The prisoner bad suffered three months in Mount Eden, and he was lec turing some larrikins on prison discipline in a spirit of caution: and he contended that prisoner had as much light to hold an open-air meeting as a " Salvation orator" or any other person.— Prisoner made a long statement denying that ho was drunk. He hod only taken shandy-eras', as he had signed the pledge, and intended to keep it. He had been to Mr Bonnett's Claren don Hotel. He could not say how long he was near the hotel. It might have been two hours. —To Sergeant Pratt: My lecture only occupied about an hour. Harry Bennett, proprietor of the Clarendon, saw prisoner at his hotel. He did not believe he was drunk. He talked coherently.—The Bonch considered the ohargo proved, and imposed a fine of 20s and costs. Obscene Language.—James Moora, farmer, was charged with aging obsene language at Devonport on the 13th mat.—James Hutching deposed to the language used in the Flagstaff Hotel on the day in question.—Defendant said he was drunk, and would plead guilty. A man in such a state would say any thing.—Fined 10s and costs, or U days. A"Rum"-mo Case.—Edward Ryan was charged with the larceny of a bottle of rum, value 5a the property of Mr Luks, of the Vic toria Hotel, on the 18th instant—Mr Napier pleaded not guilty.—Mrs Luks gave evidence. Prisoner asked for three drinks. She supplied them, and walked out. She went after him for the money. Ho grinned at her. She walked back and called assistance On turning round th<> prisoner snatched a bottle of rum from the shelf; put it under his coat and run into Klliott-streot. The porter ran out, but took the wrong turning, and prisoner got away.—Wm. Gregory, porter, found prisoner at Roth's baths: gava him in custody; was poeitivo it was the prisoner.—Sergeant Pratt said tho two men, who were drinking with the prisoner, were in Court, but he feared he should not be able to get much out of them.—Mr Napier: I object to such remarks. .They are prejudicial to the prisoner.—Sergeant Pratt: They are perfectly legitimate. You are an impertinent soli citor. —Mr Napier: And you are an illiterate policeman. I mußt appeal to the Bench.—The Bench said nothing.— Wm. Barnes and Edward L. Averilla gave evi dence to the effect that they did not see the rum stolen, but Mrs Luks locked them in a room for twenty minutes until the constable came.— Constable Kose arrested the men: their oonduct was very bad. Prisoner eaid—"l'spoae I shall get six months for this rutning case."- Counsel made a moving defence for the prisoner, with certain reflections on Mrs Lnks's state of mind. —The Bench admitted that there was a doubt, and gave prisoner tho benefit of It by discharg ing him.

Breaches of By-laws.—Henry Hack, leav ing- horse and cart unattended: ds and costs.— Guoryu Gibson, milkcart on footpath iv Chapel- Btreat: 10s and coata. —Thomas Hed£tsr, allowing closet to overflow in Kybor Pans., Mr George, in defence, pleaded not guilty. Mr Cotter pro secuted. Evidence was given by Thos. Hodges, Assistant-Inspector, and Henry Poterseu. Mr Htdger. defendant, was sworn awl deposed that he wrote to Mr Goldiej to ascertain the reakm why Air .White had not attended in accordance with arrangement; his was regularly paid (receipt produced to the 31st inst); tho placo was missed on tho 4th inst. The Bench did not Bee its way to a conviction, and die missed the case.—Richard Sandall pleaded guilty to keep ing plars on his premises within the limit? of City of Auckland. Mr Cotter prosecuted. Mr Sandal! said he removed the Bwiao as Boon as he discovered his error. Fined 5s and coats. This was all tho business.

THE A.R.C SUMMER MEETING.

Training Notes

[By Hippona.]

The rain of the last two days made the course very greasy this morning, and little else but moderate work was done. About the best spin was accomplished by Libeller, who went twice round at o ding-dong pace, the first time being accompanied by Tet ford. Libeller ia looking very well, and got over the ground in a taking manner. The two ypar-old filly Nemesis did a smart once round, and Alaric was sent about two miles. Toptborn and Southern Chief (in company) went twice round, and Macaroni and Julia Ann did long steady work. Pipi (with J. Thorpe up) was treated to a couple of rounds at a strong paco, but she is in no condition for a 2J-mile journey. Minerva went about a mile and a quarter, finishing up fast, and her stable companion The Painter did similar work, while The Poet got over two miles at a good pace. Administrator cantered once round, finishing up fast, and Welcome Jack, Sou'- wester, and Ugly Buck did easy tasks. Clarence and Barbary each put in a couple of strong rounds, and Wood nymph went three times round. Chaafe's team spurted in clothing, and Normanby, Witiora, and Wideawake, who arrived from New Plymouth yesterday, did walking exercise. Vallance's horses I understand vere out before I arrived on the course,and the other work done was unimportant. The RtfopJ&chusG horso The Lad arrived by the a,x. Wnihorn this afternoon, Mr P, Ulititl' V. HA ill*: ■; !;d«S9»£or. Al TaUcisali't! uu &ilur::.v/ iiitrhi,, Ad j mhiteUfttur i.nf.l The Uvi cwun into nobico tcir the double, Cup and Steeplechase, the pair being backed to win I'ul'y £300. The double, Administrator and Alaric, was also backed at 100's to 5.

THE TEMPERANCE DE MONSTRATION.

The Temperance Demonstration will assemble at the junction of Welling ton "and Hobson-streeta on Boxing Day (Friday next), at 9 a.m., and start for the Domain Cricket Ground at half-past nine. The procession will march in the following order, headed by the Onehunga Brass Band:—The Total Abstinence Society, the Independent Order of Recbabites, Inde pendent Order of Good Templars, cotn puto'.i of the tallowing lodges, namely : Thy Star of Newton, The Vicrlri*., Tho Avk of Eden, The Guiding Star, The David Livingstone, Tho Hope of Manufcau, and the Nil Doapernndutn ; The Now 7e.i)u,nd Order—Sir Henry Bavfllock, The Samari tan, Tho EsceLilor, and the Harbinger of Peace ; The Bund of Hope Union, The Blue Ribbon Army, and the Salvation Atmy, who are also expected to join with their bond. Field Marshal, Mr Jenkins; Deputy Field Marshals, Messrs Robinson, Hill, Walker, and Wilkee. The pro cession will walk down Hobson-street, Vic toria-street, Albert-street, Customs-street West, turning up Queen-street, Wellesley street East, Symonds-street, Kyber Pass Road, aid Park Road, to the entrance gate of the Cricket Ground, where an excellent programme in the way of sports will tahe place, with Mr Ellis handicapper, and where the public may pass an enjoyable day.

Milk Race.—A. Shaw, scratch; J. Cutler, 20yds; W. Rao, 30yds: J. Cosson, 45yds; P. J. Brady, 100 yds; D. Hogan, lOOyda; *'. Barker, 50yds. walkino Match.—a. Goodman, scratch; D. MoCune. 10yds; A. Shaw. 'oyds; S. Boyle, 90yds; W. ilclndoo, 125 yds; W. Smith, 125 yds; W. Ramsay, 200 yds; M. Roberts, 200 yds ; 11. Carter, 100 yds. Hurdle Rack.—R. Whitcaide, scratch; W. Carnahan. 9yda: G. Cutler. 12yds : W. Rao. jayda ; P. J. Brady, 20yds ; Geo. Thomas, 24yda- Deleoatbs' Race.—S. J.McOonaale, scratch; H. Eotherham,scratch; C.Box. 2yds; R. Cox, syds; J. McGolre, syds; J. Chalmers. 10yds. Secretarizs' lUce.—S. J. McGonagle, scratch; H. Itothorham. scratch; J. S. Rowe, Byda; J. Chalmers, 11yds. Temperance Race.—ll. J. MoDnock, scratch; ■W.Box.Uyds; H. Rotberham, lsyds; F. Rother hani, 15yds; S. J. McGonagle. 15yds; A. Shaw, 16yds; 0. Hogan, 18yds; C. Box, 18yds; v. Thomas, 18yds; J. McGnire, 22yd»; J. iS. Kowe, 22yds.

THE INSURANCE BOARD ELECTION.

(by teleqbaph.— press association.)

Wellington, this day. The following candidates were nominated on Saturday for the Government Insurance Association Board :—Messrs G. S. Graham, H. Kember, E. W. Mills, W. H. Warren, F. H. Fraser, J. Lockie, W. F. Kennedy, J. Kitchen, D. T. Stuart, W. K. Bishop, W. Clark, H. J. L. Anguarde, A. McDougall, T. Dwan, T. McDonald, J. M&ginity, G. Fisher, H. Howorth, J. E. Smith, Q. K. Johnson, J. Cook, H. S. Fiteherbert, H. D. Bell, R. iherne, C. Phillips, C. P. Powels, and M. McCredie. Major Atkin son was not nominated, his candidature having been announced by his friends with out his consent.

FATAL FIRES.

Over a Hundred Persons Burnt to Death.

(by cable—copybight.)

New Yoek, December 20. A disastrous fire occurred last night at the Catholic Orphanage, Brooklyn. The bodies of twenty-ope children who were burnt have been discovered, but ninety others are ntill missing. Sydney, December 20. At a fire which occurred to-day at Nar tibei, in the south of this colony, three per sons lost their lives. The damage to pro perty by the fire is estimated at £8,000.

TABLE TALK

Pbison Figobes—Warders and convicts.

Salt butter is sent from Wellington to Fiji, China, and India. More Justices of the Peace are to be created. ,

£tab Christmas Number on Wednesday night.

A sure way to get out of a Scrape—Let your beard grow. A Sabbath-school in connection with St. Peter's Church, Surrey Hills, will be opened next Sunday. Two men and two boys narrowly escaped drowning in Wellington Harbour on Satur day through an open boat capsizing. The Government circular prohibiting Civil servants attending meetings of trading companies in which they may bs share holders has been withdrawn.

On Saturday the Mayor of Hamilton opened a bazaar in aid of St. Mary's Monastery Building Fund. The girl Stewart, who was badly burned at Port Chalmers last Friday, died from her injuries on Saturday. Mrs Jones, of Christchurcb, was seriously injured at Hamilton on Saturday, by being thrown from a buggy in which she was riding with her sister, Mrs Cussen.

A rabbiter named James Galloway has just died in Naaeby Hospital, Otago, from injuries sustained by a fall from his horse. A London shirtmaker advertises that he has testimonials from Cetewayo and Tawhiao.

Auckland is apathetic in Volunteering. At the close of last year there were 5,782 Volunteers in the colony. Dunedin district heads the list in numerical strength, with 1,105 enrolled in all services; Wellington Gomes next with 668, Canterbury follows with 633, Oamaru with 413, and Auckland companies have a membership of 412. Carlyle, in talking with Sir Garnet Wolseley, described the House of Commons as "sixhundred talking asses, set to make the laws and administer the concerns of the greatest empire the world had over seen." A Milwanki© judge, in taxing tluee lawyers' bills 'recently, said:—"You have charged 25,000 dollars for 80 days' Borvica, These charges are infamous. " They sire suck aa meu who are ecounilreb and thieves at heart would make, This charge of 15,000 dollars id cut down to 1.500 dollars ; these oi 5,000 each to 500 dollars. Repent wich a piece of rapine in this court, and I trill debar every one of you."

EXAMINATIONS IN BANK RUPTCY.

Joseph Collicoat and William Plcmee idoe were examined to-day on oath by the Official Assignee. Their statements are appended.

Joseph Collicoat said:—l am a labourer and earn £2 2a per work. I have had a good deal of sickness in the house since I have been married. About six years ago one of the children not a broken leg, and after wards I have had my wife and children laid up at different times. I did not know until about three months ago that I waa in any difficulty. About that time some of the creditors began pressing. I did not thick until this time that I owed more than £25 or £50. I have always given my wife my wages, and ahe has managed everything. I do not know how I have got so much in debt, unless putting it down to sickness. I have nothing, nor any prospect of any thing with the exception of the furniture put down in my schedule I see no prospect of making any offer to my creditors.

A Hard Case. William Plu-neridge said :—lam a brick layer by trade, and have been in the colony about nineteen years. During most of this time I have taken small jobs. About two years ago I rented a shop in Victoria-street at 25s per week from Mr Richard Graham, who acted for the owner of the property. I remained there about nine months. My wife took in dressmaking, and I followed m.v trade until 1 w;i s taken i!i, when I was laid aside and unable to work for four months. Or. Kemierdine attended mo yntfuitou-'l.y. In rorufsquence <)f rayaick-

nftKß v,o fell back in our rent, and Mr Graham pafc the broker in for £17 orreurs o£ ront. lie cleared out cur furniture and stock-in trade, and my viiio'a two sowing machines, worth, altogether, £70. We were then entirely destitute, and I was still sick. A friend in Newton Road afforded us shelter. I got better, and went to work; gathered up another little home. We moved into Symonds-street, and were shortly after wards burnt out, and lost everything, in cluding our clothes, and were not insured. Again our friends afforded us shelter until I could make another home. Just when I had succeeded in making things comfortable Mr Graham called upon me and demanded £14, stating it was the balance of the old account, and that the execution had not realised enough to meet his claim. He proceeded to summons me, and got judgment and execution. In default, I wa« sentenced to 14 days in gaol. He never furnished mo with an account of the sale in Victoria -street, but"! am confident the goodrt I'tulised more than the C! 7 claimed,

;iud that I do not owe him anything now. In order to .'ivoid bmno; serif, to prison, i have r.TOht reluctantly filed my petition. I have now two contracts on hand. Oric i:j with M'.-nurs Darling, arid Forrest for building chimneys *o new h'j'jsea on Mr Quick's property, North Shoro. The con tract price is £80, and"co far I have only received £45 10s on account. It will cost about £2 to finish the job, when I shall be entitled to payment of the balance of £34 10a. The second contract is to construct chimneys and a cistern for Mr Porter, at Mr Eastham's house, also at North Shore. In this case the contract price is £37, and so far I have had nothing on account. It will take £14 to complete the work, and I owe £8 for wages, £6 for lime, and £4 for scoria and water, making a total of £32, and leaving a credit balance of £5. I think I can guarantee my creditors £37 10a from these two contracts. Further than that, I have nothing to offer.

A WOULD-BE SUICIDE.

Shocking Attempt at Self-dcstraotion.

Tint uev.s of a shocking attempt at pelf destruction in the Northern Wairoa reached town today. Constable Scott, stationedat Te Kopuru, reports that on Thursday morning last, in consequence of information received, he proceeded to a hut on the gum fields behind the settlement, and mere found a man named Hugh McCulloch in bed with a portion of his entrails protruding from a wound in the region of the stomach. The injuries were self-inflicted, but there is no in formation to hand of the circumstances. The constable conveyed McCulloch to the lockup at Te Kopuni, and telegraphed to X)arg& ville for Dr. Norton. That gentleman" was soon in attendance, and after inspecting and bandaging the wound, expressed an opinion that the injured man would pro bably recover. It would appear that about a month from the occurrence, MctJalloch had been drinking heavily, and so deep were his potations that his mind became affected. Some months ago he made an attempt to hang himself at Toka Toka, and was then bound over for six months in his own recognisances.

MINING NEWS.

(BY TELEGRiPH—OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

Thames, this day. Battery Destroyed by Fire.

The Dart Company's battery building was totally destroyed by fire at an early hour yesterday morning. The fire originated in the boiler-house, in consequence, it ia believed, of a defective flue, everything having appeared secuie when the manager and amalgamator left the premises on Saturday evening. The amalgam was locked in a safe, and ia uninjured. The manager estimates the damage sustained by the Company at about £300, the machi nery being capable of renovation. NewPriitce Impebial.—The return for the month in melted gold is 770J0z5., for which 807 loads of quartz and 3cwt of picked stone were crushed. Driving has been commenced on No. 2 lode eastward of the crosscut into No. 7 level, and also the leading stope above the westward drive, Cambbia.—Colours of gold were seen on Saturday in the eastern drive on the hang ing-wall reef. Kumnnn.—Le Mauquaise, tributer, ob tained 42025. 12dwts. from from 12J tone, and Bowe banked 3ozs. 6dwts.

Alaubnia.—Crushingafor McDonald and Dabb, tribnterg, gave the respective returns of 34£ozs. and 6}ozs. gold.

TELEGRAMS.

Cambbidgb, this day.—The intelligence that the Government intends abolishing the Survey Department has caused a flutter of satisfaction here. Of late the Government has been monopolising all the work, to the exclusion of private enterprise, and the local surveyors have suffered greatly there by.

Gisborne, this day.—The manager of the South Paoißc Petroleum Company' re ports :—" On Saturday the depth of pipes sunk was 90 feet, and the drill was 35 feet ahead: total, 125 feet. Still going through hard papa ; everything encouraging."

Christchttbch, this day. — Arrange ments are being made for a monster meet ing to protest against the present grain rates on the railway being enforced during the coming season. Chbistchubch, this day.—Mr T. S. Duncan, one of the earliest settlers in Canterbury, and for a long time Crown Prosecutor, died this morning. Government JTuhna Goldfleld. -Wellington, this day.—Government in tend to re-Gazette the proclamation offer ing rewards for the discovery of goldfields in the colony, and also intend to place on the Estimates next session a sam of £500 for the purpose of removing 'snags and other wise improving the navigation of the Mokau River.

The man Lovelace, who was injured on the steamer Hawea, died last night.

Dunedin, this day. — Vandyke has been committed for trial for attempting to shoot Miss WadsworthatNortheastValley. Bail allowed; -self in £200, and two sureties in £150.

Under instructions from the Vioe- Admiralty Court, the barque Lota, lying at Oamaru, has been sold to the Union Steam ship Co. for £1,050.

I«vbbcakgill, this day.—Price and Bu'. lied, drapers, were fined £5 and costs for employing two girls after hours, in breach of the Employment of Females' Act. The magistrate «iid the penalty was made light because it was the first case of the kind here.

CABLEGRAMS.

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Germany and Russia in Egypt.

Beuun, December 20.—A reply to the claims made by the German and Russian Governments to be represented on the Egyptian Caisse de la Debt Publique ha* been received. The Egyptian Government states in effect that it is willing to recognise the claims, provided all the signatory Powers in whose favour the Law of Liquida tion WBB passed shall agree to sanction the necessary modification in the constitution of the Caisse. The reply has caused con giderabte displeasure to the German and ! Russian Governments, and also to tha Aua trian Court. The New Zealand Loans. Londok, December 20.—A New Zealand two and a-half million 4 per cent. loan wiH probably be placed in the market on January 11th. J

Germany and New Guinea. The reported annexation of the northern portion of New Guinea by Germany ia un confirmed. The Frozen Heat Trade. The frozen meat by the steamer Doric is realising s£d per lb. featfiaa £ Death from Small-pox.

Sydney, this day.—A patient at the quarantine station, named Casey, died of small-pox. Tho ScuJllEg Matclt. No fresh match haa yet been arranged between lie;i<:li and Clifford in place of ths ona which was tkod for 28th February next, but which foU through owing to Beach for feiting by mistake..

NEW PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.

Opening of St. Peter's, Surrey Bills,

The handsome little church built for the Presbyterian body at the Surrey Hills was opened for divine service yesterday morn ing by the Rev. D. Runciman. There was a large attendance. The rev. gentleman took for his text the parable of thflman who built his house on a reck, Matthew chap, 8, verse 24, and preached an eloquent and appropriate sermon therefrom. At the conclusion of the discourse, Mr Runciman made the following reference to the circum stances under which the church bad; been ; erected:—"About tho beginning.of the i! present year a resolution was adopted by the Presbytery to the effect -that stew should bo taken forthwith to secure tna otectioQ of a place o; worship at or near the Surrey Hill* estate. By t,h« wise and considerate forethought of the Key. David Bruce (to whom our Church is under so many obligations) a site had been secured in Brown-street many years ago. When Mr Hardington, now of Onehunga, cut up his farm in Poosonby, at Mr Bruce's solicitation he gave two allot ments fronting Brown-street on condition that Mr Bruce would find purchasers for twoadjoining allotments fronting Richmond Road. The late Mrs Sinclair and the late Mrs Gillies (both relatives of Ms Bruce ), on his representing the case to them, with a view to promote the interests of ourChnxch, became the purchasers of the allotments re ferred to. Weowe, then, a debt of gratitude ; to Mr Hardington, to the late Mrs Sinclair, and to the late Mrs Gillies, as well as to tee Rev. D. Brace, for providing a site for "a • church in this neighbourhood. It ap peared, however, to the Presbytery that a site more central might be secured, and ao cordingly the allotments in Brown-street were sold, and the very admirable site on which this buildinjj in which we are aasem lilod is erected was purchased. An appeal was made to the friends of the church foe pecuniary aid in order that a suitable build- , ing might be erected, and to that appeal a most cordial response was given; and I rejoice to be able to say that help was freely given by our friends who are not connected with the Presbyterian Church, bnt who appreciate the wisdom of the course taken by the Pr&abytery. Bo boob as circumstances permit, a full statement of accounts is to be published. Alt thai can be said to <la.y is, that although we shall begin with a debt, it will be of inconsider able amount, and practically: will, mean no * moie than this, that a few shillings per week (probably not more than 6s or 7s) will hare to be paid as rent for the church. Tho Presbytery has fixed the boundaries of the new parishTo consist of the whole of the Surrey Hills estate and the district between Richmond Road and their own street* which formerly was part of St. Stephen's parish. The Rev. R. Somerville has agreed to take the pastoral super vision of the new parish for six m nthg, and at the end of that time it ia hoped the new congregation will have made consider able progress towards consolidation. No 'better arrangement could have been made. Mr Somerville is a minister of talent, energy, and experience, and. he will do Mb best, I know, to promote the spiritual in teiests of those committed to his charge. I have taken a great interest in this matter, and feel very grateful to God that our efforts in this direction have been attended with such marked success. We must not expect;; too much; but of this I feel confident—in two pis three years, at jfche very furthest, from this time we shall find in St. Peter's Church a flourishing congregation, which will be a source of strength, to the Presbytery of' Auckland, and a power for good in this community. I add no more. "Nowuiita the King Eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be honour and glory for ever and ever. Amen." The aternoon service waa conducted by th# Rev. R. F. Macnicol, pastor of St. James's, ; who preached from Psalm lxxxvii., v. 2, and in the evening the Rev. R. Somerville, of Avondale, preached from Epheslans eh. iv" w. 15 and 16. The collection during.the , day realised £13 7s.

CRICKET MATCHES.

i Auckland t. United.—This match resulted in a victory for Auckland by upwards of ITOWiMfe United went to the wickets on Saturday with the task before them of getting over 300 runs, but in this they failed, and their score whom tin ninth wicket fell amounted to loss than halt the required number. Buckland, the eleventh man. was absent, nnd consequently only ten batted. C. C. McConnick made npwards oC 10, and A. MoConniek carried his bat for 28. •■•■■-■ '' U » WestJEhdv.Odbßoys.—Thiamatdireßnma § in a draw.—West End went in first, and had only completed their-innings when time was called. They made 166, to which Araeil con tributedSO. ■ . ■ , Otahuho v. Gokdon.—This matdrw»-m Gordon's favour. Otahuhu scored 67, of wnicß Brown made 29 and Bowden It Gprdaajlcsl three wickets for 41, Kissling getting 14 McCausland 16. and Ansenne, not out 10. sf ■ Gordon Second v. AXFHA.-This resulted to aneaßywinfortheGordonbyfiwiokeaawffl ; rues. Scores: Alpha, 66; Gordon 2nd. SB lor 4 wickets. The Alpha's went Infig^Kmtta ■ only two that make a stand were F. Hay ana c. Abel, who played very well tor their JfMaß IS runr,—The Gordon 2nd then went tn.aiNLUi* aoonug was slow at first, but on LußSJOffifflK Clayton the score was quickly ratoe*™»m B*° 9S. when the former was ran out after matins: 19. Clayton played very well for hia JMwrt out), and Brown% 27 Was also got by good play:".! Other Matches.—Franklin defeated West i End with 34 runs to spare, the scores being— « West End, 36; Franklin, 70. "Herald*¥oo." the match against Star by 2 runs. Parneli ta& > won their match against Gas Company by 28 c runs. Parneli Ist'defeated United 2nd by 35 runs, the soorea being 103 to 68. The double figure scorers were: Testro, 17; Ryan, 13} Gardner,l7; Drum,2s; Ohlson.l9;Cfltole. 12: C. Brighton, 16. Holland's defeatedAToa dale easily, the former only iriniring gg, ju£ tit latter getting 92 for the low of 5 wickett, ~,Th double-figure scorers wers Mell (15), O Hare tSW Beard (11), and Murphy (12). for Holland*, and i D. Archibald (11), for Avondale. In the match Bycraft and Firth v. Winks and Hall, Bycroft and Firth scored 46, of which Howard made. SBp Winks-and Hall followed with 16; GiUespte claiming 10 of that number. No leaaihan eight men made "dueke." Following on, Wtaband X Hall made 21, Bycroft and Firth ihus winnißK by 1 innings and 9 rung. Dunedin, this day.—The following will wpre- Bent Otago in the interprovincial cricket match s at Christchurch:—Austin, Collinsoa, F. H. Cooke, Drabble, Daws. Dixon, Ilßirbairn, Frith, McGregor, Parker, and Battray.

AUCKLAND EVENING STAK, MONDAY, DECEMBER «2, 1884.



Handicaps for tho Sports. DEMONSTRATION' HANDICAP. loOi'DS 220YDS 410YDS VI. J. Monnock .. scratch scratch scratch -C. Whiteside .. 2 yds 3jjda scratch r. Aggers .. .. 31ydn .'tiyda 6 yds «V. Carnahan ... 3 yds 3Jyds 6 yds f. (Joason .. ..5 yda 7 yda 8 yiis <". Hothirham .. 7 yds 12 yds IS ji'.s 1. Rotherham .. 7 yda 12 yds 13 yda r. 8. Rowe .. ..9 yds U yda 20 yda ff. Woods .. .. 10 yds 13 yds 28 yds K. Box ' .. ..10 yds 13 yda as yds i. Thomas .. ..10 yda )3 yds 26 yds



E x D ° X * Cl MILNE & CHOYCE Have just received a Supplementary Shipment of 12 cases, per Doric, of the LATEST LONDON NOVELTIES 1 case VISTTES and MANTLES 1 case MILLINERY, CAPES, &c. 1 case FLOWERS and FEATHERS 2 cases STRAW HATS and BONNETS 1 case GLOVES and HOSIERY 1 case LACE GOODS 1 caso PLASTRONS, NECK ARRANGE MENTS, and DRESS TRIMMINGS 1 case CHINA SILKS, SHOT SILKS, &c 1 case LINEN TABLING and BLEACHED CLOTHS 1 case COSTUMES, VERY HANDSOME. IS" The Bulk of above Goods were bongh a Job at the end of the London Season and will be Sold Correspondingly Low THE EXHIBITION GAUNTLET GLOVES, which ought to be marked 30s per pair, are A SPECIAL NOVELTY. THE"? PLASTRONS AND DRESS TRIM MINGS are also specially new and STYLISH. MILNE & CIIOYCE, LORNS AND WELLESLE? STREETS.



riOALSI COALS I COALS! M. CASEY & CO. Having taken over the Agency of the WAI KATO COAL COMPANY, beg to Submit to the Auckland Publio the FOLLOWING PRICK LIST FOR BEST HOUSE COAL : -12 sacks (1 ton) 33a 6 sacks (J-ton) Us Sd 3 sacks 4-ton) 8a THE ABOVEPRICESINCLUDE DELIVERY. Steamboat Proprietors and Large Con sumers of Steam Coal as per arrangement Orders may be left at The Sheds. Rail wiy station Wsik.irc Cor.'. Co 's OflV:e, Fort-st, J. M. Syruj, Grocer. Gn.y-jtveet J. liiiivkca, Avoi'.-f'.ro"."., ParnaW 21, Niccul, yunon-ati-.wt Wharf TO BUILDERS. Owin:? ro my LONG i.Xi>Kt'.IKXCK in th» TJ.MHKR TKADE I am ronv.-n-uil of advan •age for SUPPLYING PUKIKI. TOTARA. or KAURI, any Lenirth or Size, and will Guaran tee the BE*T MATERIAL ot the Shortest Possible Notice Orders taken for SHINGLES. HOUSE BLOCKS, FIREWOOD, &0., or for Removal of Goods. Estimates given for Works. 11. CASEY & Co., RAILWAY STATION. AUCKLAND. /CHURCH OF ENGLAND CEMETERY, SYMONDS-STREET. Any persons found removing Ferns or Shrubs from this Cemetery will be prosecuted. By order of the Trustees. j ■ WM. S. COCHRANF, Secretary.



TW" O T I C E. We, the Undersigned Kauri Gum Merchants, agree to close onr respective places of business from WEDNESDAY EVENING. 21th, till MONDAY MORNING, 29th inst:- Thb Walker Gum Company Stewart and Garlick W. B. Jackson- asd Co. CCjmitkd) E. MIrCUFLBON AND CO. ARNOLD HtNES AND CO. H. P. Barber W. H. Lyon C. J. HUTCHINBON. THE SNAKE ROOT REMEDY for RHEUMATISM and GOUT.-The CiHiciruoA (Actca FUccmosa) oil Black SNAKE ROOT has bieh lono cclcoratcd IS THE HOST CERTAIN IH ITS EFFECTS, AND RARELY FAILS TO AFFORD RELIEF OR EFFECT A CURE. 6s. MR BOTTLE, AT PACMN'S, 'Tttt THIkRUMH," OTOQSHt Wki 0* ».I. QUK.H «



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Sewing Machines wholesale aud retail.— V. S. Chamt- The compliments of the season may be gracefully conveyed, and will be apprfc'atinely accepted, if accompanied by some nsofu! nro- Sont, obtamable in immense variety at Good son's London Arcade.—[Advt.] V\ re remind our readers of Mr Randorson's Auction Sale to-morrow at noon, of Eight Large Volcanic Allotments, each having Chain Frontages to the Main Road atMt AlOert. The Land lies to the north east, and is well sheltered. A most Valuable Corner Allotment is to be given away amonp the buyers at the sale; Also, at tbe same time, Two Acres of Rich Volcanic Land with New Ten-roomed House will be submitted at the same time.- [Advt.]



To persona who wish to spend an enjoy-:*! able holiday season, and at the same time re store their energies wasted by a too close ap- i ication to business or by cares of any kind, few' places offer so many attractions as To Aroba. . The hot baths, which have'already beobme famous for their wonderful medicinal: .pro perties, the pleasing scenery, the ease by-wfifcb 1 the place oan be reached by rail, river, or road, . and the exceedingly moderate oost of hotel and '. other accommodation, combine to render it a most pleasant spot in which to spend aa idle < week or two, and pleasure-seekers who de sire to pass their time quietly aud enjoy* ably cannot do better than visit this neigh, bourhood, where health and pleasure roay be said to go hand in hand. The position of the Springs is almost in the centre of the to wnahip, situated at Che base of thu grand and beautiful mountain, and they are within two or . three ruiuntes' walk o£ the principal hotels, the. Hot Springs hostelry, kept by Mr W. Western, thu British, by Mr P. Qoinlaa. and "Walker's If Mr J. Warren, being not more than a atone-r throw distant The fares for the single journey I from and to Auckland (inclusive of Bradley and Co.'a coacnes between aforrinaville and Aroha) are 27a first class, and 13a Sd second claas. During tho holidays return tickets will be issued by rail at single tares. Ciie w ticiets are also issued by the Thames River Navigation Company, "ana for those who prefer travelling by water, this ',-, route has many charms, as during the spring m and summer months the scenery on the river banks is exceedingly lovely .and affords a nerer failing treat to admirers of the beautiful to 1 Nature.-[ABVT.J