SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

HIGH WATER{^i^r Vron^o7ning,o.39 A SUNSET.—This Evoning.C.SSii -*Y_ ,<< SUNRISE.—To-morrow Morning, 4.50 "■':*' * MOON'S AGE—Last Quarter, lOthi'l&lS p.tttj'.

ARRIVALS.

SATURDAY EVENING.

Florence Treat, barque, Dobson, from Java Omapere, s.s., Allmon, from the South ss Malietoa, soli., Alexander, from Samoa Macgregor, s.s., Johnson, from Whangarei

DEPARTURES.

....... _ SATURDAY EVENING.. .■■■■*.■ Mattbieu, barquo, for Whsngaroa Mariner, sott, Queen, for Russell . Eillan" Donan, brigontine, Greenwood, torKai para Waitaki, s.s., Crawford, for Whangaret

YESTERDAY. Halatugatoga, ECh., Sloane, for Tonga

IMPORTS.

Per Gerflon, from Java—s33 ton 3 raw sugar. Per Florence Troat, from Java-1,100 tons raw sugar. Per Malietoa, from Samoa-5,000 cocoanuts, 200 bunches bananas. 300 pines, S.OCO limes.

EXPORTS.

PerHalatugatogaforTongatabu—3.ooo bricks. 80 bags flour, 35 coils royo, 10 tins biscuit, 20 kegs beef.

The S.B. . Omapcro arrived from Southorn porta On Sunday morning. Passengers—Mes oames Greenwood and child. Andrew and boy. Smith. Miss Watson, Messrs Smith, Cockburn, Thatcher, Skardon, F. Hymes, W. Ferry, Clarice, and 7 steerage.

The barque Luttonvotthlcft London for this port on the 3rd inst. She brings maohinery for tie now tug - boat which Mr Macquarne is building at Mechanics' Bay.

The row schooner Maliotoa returned to port yesterday from Samoa, after a good passage. Since leaving Auckland she has proved horsetf a good Btaunch vessel and a rapid sailer.

Tho barque Pelham left Greymouth for Auck land yesterday.

Tho es. Ringarooma, from Melbourne and Southern ports, will not arrive hero before Friday morning. She will return South again at noon on Saturday.

The barque Florence Treat arrived from Java on Saturday afternoon, after a passago of 61 days. Fair weather was experienced till when in the meridian of Lowin. very heavy weather set in. and tho vessel's cargo shifted. It was round neoo3Bary..to send down the royal yards to ease the vessel. Off Adelaide another severe galo was experienced, and this had the effect of somewhat Bottling the cargo.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

CHMSTcnuncii, tbis dar The New Zealand Shipping Company have received a cablo message that the steamer Duapohu arrived (all woll) at Hobart at 9 a.nt. ou Friday last, and sailed for Port Chalmers at 2 p.m.

..^ XL',NGTON- thla day.-Arrived: Steamer Wakatipu, from Sydney.

COMMERCIAL.

Evknino Star Office, this day. H4r R. Arthur's Wekkly Report.-A very quiet week in the produce department. Potatoes: Old, no demand ; hut few new ones to hand.. No onions; no butter;''but littlo cuooso or bacon; no fruit; a fair demand for fur niture. Monday: Sale of unredeemed pledgos from Mr J. Rao; a fair attendance, bidding dull, prices ruled low. Tuesday: Sale ot household furniture and effects at mart. The attendance was good, bidding brisk; a Hrgo quantity sold at good prices. _Uursday: Halo of household furniture and ullects at a prlvato house. Archhill. There was a good attendance, and satisfactory prices were obtained Erlday: Market day sale of poultry, produce, fruit, etc., was well attended ; fair competition. It was difficult; to clear old pota toas. at low prices: new ones sold fttlittlobcttcr price. Bacon moved off fairly; but littlo demand for cheese. The supply c£ poultry was mtich below the average, pnees about iho same ■as last week. Fowls, ___ Id to 2s. 9d; chickf, 7d to 9d; cochins, is 34; turkeys, 3s 11 3s 9d; duobs, 2s' id to S3: geese, _s; pigeons, Is Sd; i.igs. 10s 31 to 19s; now potatoes. 03 3d to 7s Id; kidneys. Id to l_ per lb; old potaloo", Is 6d to 3s id; wheat, 3_to 3s 3d; oats, inferior, 2s; sharps. 6s; cliaff, 2s 6d; bran. Cs; banana?, ljd to 2Jd lb; gooseberries, od to Did lb; citrons. 2ld dozen; lemon peel, lid: fresh butter, 4Jd to 7}d; ealtbuttor, sjd; bacon, 2|d to 8d; cheese, 3}d to Sid; box tea, 20s to 2ts; sugar, 2!d to 3Jd; coffee, Is lid) flour, 5s to lis: biaonits, od to 6d; confec tionery, 8d; peanuts, 3d.

Chief Post-office, Auckland.

Mails will Close as uhbJ-R :—

Tuksday, llth inst. For Walwera, Kawau, Omaha, Matakana, and Warkworth. per Rose Casey, at 10 a.m. | For Taranaki and Southern, Ports, per Wanaka, ..* atlp.m. ~-,. * v- * " ' v 1 1 Per Zealandia, as follow: For Navigators Islands, Sandwich Islands. United States ot America, Canada, British Columbia, Central, and South America, and .British and Foreign West Indies, at 1 p.m i For United Kingdom and Continent of Kuropo, at 1 p.m. :• -.■ ■ - '. For Money orders, registered letters and newspapers,-at 11.30 a.m. _.v:!V. -?.. i Lato letters, bearing an extra fee of six pence in addition to the -postage, will be received by the Mail Agent on board the Bteamer up to the time of sailing. This mail will be due in/Londoti on Satur day. December 20. ' ..... -r. i For Tauranga, Ohinemutu, and Opotiki, per Wellington,atsp.m. ..'.----• "■' \ [• For. Russell, , Kawakawa. Wh*ngaroa, and Mongonul, per Clansman, at 5 p.m. - 1 For Whangarei Heads. Parua, Waipu, Whan . garei, Kamo, and Mangapal, per Macgregor, . atsp.m. - ... .'.'-.- ." . ForMangawai andKaiwakajper Ruby, atS p.m. "Wkdsebday, 12th Instant . ' For Thames, Vet Rotomahana; at - a m. For Coromaudel, per Coromandel.'at 11.3) a.m. Notb.—Po3t-o_Bce receiving- bdxefl"!____. e?'beon establistied at Mr Gillmsn's.Ponsonby ROad, and-at. Mr. Tyer's, Upper Sjmond-street These will be cleared twice, daily, ■,• ~- a B. BIBS, Chief Postmaster. Chief Post-offloo. Auckland.- • '•";< ■■

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

■ . _ ■ NOVBMHBR 10,1884, ' Abbott's Opera House—Miss'" London by Night," 8 p.m. ■" ~,.„■ '■ Theatre Royal—Grand- Concert jn/aid of St, Benedict's Church, Bp.m. ._..___■ ,",,,'_-.• < Foresters' HaU—VolunteerandCitizenß'Ball, 8 p.m.* -k'J-_.* j Chbral Hall — Bricklayers' r Anniversary Supper and Ball, 8.30 p.m. ~ '.

Births.

WITT.-On November 3rd, 188i,*at,her mother's residence. TapHo Villa.'Mount"Eden Road, the vtffeof .Robert M, Witfc.e°achpainter. of a daughter. Sydney papers please copy. | CAVANAGH-On Nov. Bth, at horcresidence, ' Vincent-street, the wife of Wm. Cavanagh of a daughter. Christohuroli papers pleaße copy.

Marriages.

OOGBWBLI>-SEARLE.^<.n Bth November, at the Registrar's Office,.William Cogswell to Louie Jane Searle; both of Auckland.

Deaths.

MAHONEY.—On November 10, at the Provin-. cial Hospital, Patrick Mahoney, Lime and Telegraph Department, Mercer, formerly at Bay of Islands. > The funeral will leave the Hospital to morrow, 11th lost., for the Roman Catholic' Cemetery, at 2 o'clock. Friends please accept ■ this intimation. •■'•> J' NlCOL.—rThis morning, Reuben Walter, the youngest son of John and Bridget Niool; aged noarly 2 years. * . The funeral will leave his parents' residence, Fernleigh-street. at 3 o'clock to-moi-row. Friends please accept this invitationn. * : j WARBURTON. —On November. 8_ j George Percival, Infant son of G. E. and Alice War burton ; aged i months. " ;<" ..-,

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

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 1884.

For the cause that lateks assistance. For the wrong that needs resistance,

The Anglican Synod at Dunedufhas just passed a resolution 46' further a petition to Parliament praying fp have religious instruction imparted^in', the public schools of the colony. Bishop Neville, in supporting the resolution, made an important statement as to an alleged change irt'the attitude of the I Presbyterians of Otago on the,subject. 1^« recent;.experiment- made by Southern clergymen of giving religious inst m ction tc^tatevschool; piipUs^out [side of schoot^dtirV-is. understood to j.hftve.conwnceanhe R ev , Dr. Stuait, i among others, of the absolute nece'ssify

I for having a general. system intr<||jjced ' under which children shall not grow up in such utter ignorance and disregard of sacred'fthings as they do>-at> present., We are'&ot among the uncompromising advocates of, the secular system, Reliev ing as we do that the cultivation of the religious sentiment in the young is of fully as pressing importance as the drawing out of other mental powers j but we have accepted the system of education now in vogue because it seemed to occupy the only, possible ground of agreement amid conflicting religious views, and because we believed the Churches and Sunday-schools would do the work which sectarian division prevented the State from undertaking. If it comes to it that these organisations confess themselves incompetent for the duty, the Govern ment o£the colony are confronted with the serious question whether they are prepared to allow a generation to arise which may cast aside those social, moral, and political restraints which Christianity imposes, and which are considered essential to the well-being of a State. If the Presbyterians and Episcopalians join with the solid body of Roman Catholics in calling for the introduction of Denominationalism, the grand structure of national education which we have been at such pains to rear, will be seriously endangered. To prevent such a result should be the aim of all.friends of education, and it may even be better to risk the intro duction of prayers and Bible-reading in all the public schools by the staff of teachers, subject to a strict " conscience clause."

Of- equal importance with the re ligious questic Bis'another to which wet alluded some time ago, viz.; the ovet taxing of pupils at our public schools. This affects tho physical health of youth, which is at the basis of intel lectual and iiioral excellence-. Not only are the children confined for the latter part of the day in the schools, but they have " home work" piled upon them to an oppressive degree, so that they have little time left for re creation in the op.en air. Arch deacon Edwards, in speaking on the education system at the Dunedin Synod, said the " cramming " practised in the schools was most injurious to the children, and he had observed in stances within a week in which the deaths of two girls had been accelerated by mental over-strain. This is a matter which can be remedied without in any way jeapordising our national scheme of education. What is wanted is that the home work, Written exercises, and prepared lessons shall be greatly curtailed, and more good old-fashioned viva voce infraction introduced. We hope to see the severity of the tasks set for the pupils in most of our schools very considerably relaxed. Even at the risk of lowering the educational standard the health of the young must be maintained : and it would indeed be a sorry farce if we should go on teaching our children the " laws of health," while at the same time flagrantly transgressing them, in practice. But there is no danger of the standard of education being lowered; with in creased health comes enhanced power of observation and apprehension, and the proper balance achieved by a sound mind in a sound body will be found to conduce most markedly to steady and satisfactory progress.

The Municipal Accounts.

The City of Auckland municipal accounts for the half-year ended 30th September last have just been published, as certified by Messrs M. S. Leors and W. L. Mitchell, auditors. The total expenditure under (.aneral arm-in* »» XA)1,083 108 lid, less a sum of L 6.606 9s 2d on hand from last half year, while the credit side shows a balance on hand at date of L 15,074 12s Bd. The income from general rates was LCS2O 8s 7d, from endowments L 3,930 6s 7d, and from licenses and fees L 4,888 14s sd. The endowment expenditure is only L 1.697 14s 10s, or less than one-half tho receipts; but' other departments do not show so favourably. Thus, the receipts from the public baths are L3lßs 4d, while the expenditure is L 69 2s; and the receipts from abattoirs are L 587 10s lOd, and the expenditure, L 316 18s 3d. The Lock Hospital during the six months cost L 371 6s Bd, and of course there were no receipts from that source. The Fire Bri gade expenditure was L 550 8s 3d;" and street expenditure absorbed 1.15,294 2s 6d. The latter sum embraces 1.1,035 14s 9d for lighting, L 649 17s 5d tor road-roller, and L 459 12s 8d for stone-crusher. Day labour on the streets cost L 5,154 ISs lOd, and cart ing L3.253.5s Bd. - '

Turning to waterworks account, we find that the total receipts were L 4.707 lis 7d, while the expenditure was L 3.371 6s lOd, leaving-a balanoe of LI, 330 4s 9d to be transferred to consolidated loan, rates, and interest account. The waterworks exten sion account shows the large item of L 10.700 paid for Edgcombe's property at 'the Springs, with LOO 2s as cost iof transfer and survey/ The balance to ereditof this account is L 5.138 lid, The expenditure to Free Public Library Account is L 328 6s 9d, and the income being L 536 lis lOd, there is a credit balance of L2OB 5b Id. There is a sum of L 25.445 19s 9d to the credit of' the To*n Hall and Library Account. The interest account shows that L 10,107 12s 9d were paid during the half year in interest, and the present balance to credit is £5,249 4s 3d. The accounts as a whole seem highly satisfactory, and credit able1 to the municipal officers. The Ward Allocation Account attached tp the document is of special interest. This shows that of the L 60,098 - allocated among the different ,city wards, nearly one-half, viz.,,. L 29,032 5s 6d, has been expended in the following proportions:—North Ward, L 1.342 13s; South Ward, L 9.144 6s lOd; East Ward, L5.3718s Id; Ponsonby Ward, L 7,808 3s 3d 5 Karangahape. Ward, L 2.427 9s 4d; Grafton Ward, L 3.138 Ss. It will thus be seen that nearly the whole of the LIO.OOO allocated to South Ward has been expended, and that fully one half of the L 14.000 allotted to Ponsonby has disap peared in the same way. The Grafton and East Wards have also had one-half of their sums spent, while the North and Karanga hape-Wards have had very, few works executed. The total unappropriated bal ance is L 31,065 14s 6d, and as there are many public works requiring to be done, it 'is to be hoped the City Council will lose no time in having contracts accepted, and pushed on, now that there is a superabund ance,of .labour ia the district.

: Mr Mitner Stephen, the Australian healer, is arranging to have another public healing this week.

Tho system of delivering letters by post men on horseback does not give satisfaction tothepublic. Mrßobertshaw,Bond-street, Arch Hill, complains that three of his letters were lately detained because the" postman's whistle was not heard, and answered. It appears that the Post-office instructions are that letters not taken delivery of are to be handed back to the office, so that much in convenience .may, be caused through the housewife mistaking the postman's whistle ! for that of a frisky schoolboy or mischievous "larrikin."

i The'following cases were taken at the Police Court .to-day by Mr Superintendent Thomson, J.P.:—Six drunkards, caution and discharge; John Martin and James Milne, disorderly, 10s each; James Walker, larceny of a hat valued, at 12s 6d, the pro. perty of Samuel Coombes, remanded until to-morrow.

The anniversary entertainment of the Sunday-school of St. David's (Presbyterian) was held in St. Sepulchre's School-room on the evening of the 4th lastant, and well at tended. Rev. T. Mackenzie Fraser, M.A., presided, made, some encouraging remarks, and read the report of the Secretary (Mr McPherson), embodying the work of the past year, and showing that the school is steadily progressing. The singing by the choir was very creditable. Addresses were delivered by Revs. McCallnm and Monro; songs were sung by Miss Gribble; " The Bridge," Miss Hayles; "Ruth," Mr John Reid ; song (Burns), Mr John Bobertson ; recitation, " Scotch Words" (Leighton); and musical selections. The whole was instructive and amusing.

At tho Resident Magistrate'stCourt : on' Saturday, the caso Dennisori v.Yßrown, a; claim of £50 for commission, was disposed: of. Mr Millignn Hogg appeared for tho plaintiff, and Mr Theo...Cooper, for the de fendant. This was a claim for commission alleged to be due upon a sale of certain property at Whangarei, which tho de fendant refnstsd to carry out. The plaintiff and Mr W. D. Catapbell wore examined in support of his claim. His Worship held there was no evidence of agency, nor was there any satisfactory evidence of a bona fide sale, and plaintiff was nonsuited with costs, £3 18s.

The Hobson Corps Shooting Club hold their quarterly competition at Mount Eden on Saturday. The day was very favour able, aud numbovs of spectators wore present. The following were the results of the shooting:—First set: Ist, Volunteer George Littlo (score, 78); 2nd, Colour- Sergeant Little; 3rd, Sergeant M. Jones. 2nd sot: lit, Volunteer Dempsey (score, 76). 3rd sot: Ist, Volunteer" Johnstone (score, 06).

The final acceptances for tho New Zea land Cup and Derby will bo found on the fourth page.

We have great pleasure in loarning, on good authority, that Mr Sims Reeves, tho celebrated vocalist, is expected in these colonies during tho noxt year. Those who have heard him in days gone by at Homo will rejoice to have another opportunity of renewing their acquaintance with tho king of English tenors.

There was a largo attendance at the Theatre Royal on Saturday night to witness the conclusion of tho walking match between J. Hendry and W. E. Stovenson for the championship of Auckland. Tho scores at 11 o'clock stood :—Hendry, 50 miles 1 lap; Stevenson, 58 milos 31 laps, tho forrtier thus being declared tho winner.

One or two errors havo crept into our Show.prisje list published on the fourth page today. In the poultry section tho following should havo appeared :—'' Duck wing game. —Cock aud hen : Ist prize, 5s ; 2nd, 2s Cd. Ist prize, J. Nando ; 2nd, Wm. Adjock, junr.; Samuel Motrin, very highly commended."

A very interesting mooting was hold on Friday night in the DeVonport Wesleyan Church, when the momberi. of tho Church choir and the teachers of tho Sabbath school united in a social toa, tho occasion beiug to take leuvo of Miss Potter, who had vbry efficiently fulfilled the duties of organist in tho Church and teacher in the Sabbath-school for upwards of five years: Tho chair was occupied by tho Rev. W. G. Parßonson. $ongs, duots, recitn tions, and readings were given by Mrs Clarke, Mrs Patrick, tho Jlisses Hen derson (2), Tantiold, Crow], Trays ('2), Messrs J. G- Henderson, Trays, jun., W. Landward, and F. Potter. During tho ovening tho Chairman (on behalf of those assembled) nindo a presentation to Miss Potter, consisting of a set of vases and flower-stand. Mr A. Cox, Superintendent of the school, and Mr Tanfield, loader of the choir, made some suitablo remarks as to tho high esteem in which Miss Potter was held, wishing her much happiness in her futuro spliore.

AYe havo received two letters in roply to Mr Samuel Coombes's letter of Friday.

The unemployed spokesman makes n travesty of tho letter of his assailant, in tl.e following tonus:—Sir,—Allow mo to answer Coombes's. Mr Garrard pays his creditors and slops nobody, ami the suit o£ clothes he wonrs is raid for. Sir, I would suggest that we find employment inside four stone wnlls for such Uko as tho above that tries to destroy n better man's caraoter than his own. Such Creatures are a curse to their fellow men as they aro two themselves. Such men as the above do not want tho working classes custom : they merely want notoriety and money. They havo just sufficient of tho man in thorn to niako thorn Dangerous to working men. Find him work I say but liko nil noxious useless animals cage him quick in the four walls.—Yours truly, Wat. Geo. Garrard.

The Right Rev. Dr. Cowio, Bishop of Auckland, preached an excellent sermon on " Our Mission" yesterday morning at St. Sepulchre's Church, taking his text from St. John's Gospel, c. 9, v. 4, "I must work the works of Him that sent mo, &o." Tho words were practically elaborated, and tho duties and responsibilities of life duly sot forth. His Lordship, in tho coureo of his sermon, paid a graceful tributo to tho high talents and gonoral character of tho late Professor Fawcott, tho Bishop's col lege companion at Cambridge, who, despite his physical blindness, caused by an acci dent while yet a young man, persevered in the path of duty, and worthily won dis tinction and honour both in literature and politics. The Professor's motto, said tho fliohop, was "no urrears," and he never put off until to-morrow what could possibly bo done to-day. The Bishop's reminiscences of the late Postmaster-Gen oral and political writer were interesting, and his memorial tribute graceful, well-timod, and well merited. Mr Justice Gillies, in opening the criminal sessions at New Plymouth a few days age, had occasion to remark on the carelessness of the lower courts in sending trivial casos to the Supreme Court. A man named George O'Brien was charged with house breaking, and His Honor remarked :— "The evidence in tho present instance shows that the accused, who aoems to be one of that class called 'loafers' or

fiersons out of employ, had been al owed by the owner of the hoiißO to have .a shake-down there one night and day, and gave him some meals. This man, going to tho housed when the door was locked, broke open the back door and took some bread and meat worth a few pence. * He simply takes a meal, that is all, and for that is sent to this Court for houso-brenking. It is h sad want of judgment sending such cases here. You will have to be satisfied with the intention that he was getting what he believed the owner would himself have given him. He ought to bo punished for going in without leave. The man might have been dealt very readily with in the Court below under tho Vagrancy Act." The Grand Jury found "no bill," and the Judge, remarking that he concurred in their finding, discharged prisoner.

A very successful concort was given on the evening of Friday, the 7th inst., at the Epiphany Church, in aid of tho Sunday school funds There was a full attendance of scholars, teachers, paronts, and adults. Frederick Clarke, Esq., presided, and in an effective speech showed that the school was in a satisfactory condition and gradually making progress. This was the firet enter tainment of the kind held in connection with the Epiphany Sunday-school, and ho believed that it would not be the last. The teachers and senior scholars had willingly come forward, and had taken pains to make the gathering a success. Tho programme was long and choice, and he hoped every person present would be pleased with their performances. The following songs and selections were then submitted to the auditory : -Duets : "Maude Valse," Mrs Neavo and Mr Mincher; "Tho Royal Mail Galop," Misses Fillsul and Pul man; "Agnes Sorrell," Mrs Warnock and Miss Hampshire. Piauoforte solos : "The Fairy Queen" and "Sleigh Bells," Miss Gribbin ; recitations, " Keeping His Word," Miss Mary Inman; "The Invalid," Master Harry Stevens; "The Wonderful Musicians," Mr Grout; "Tho Dying Chief tain," Miss Laura Cooper; "Out in the Snow," Miss Maude Burfoot; "Bring Back the Chain," Miss Ada Williams ; songs (comic), " Dr. Quack," Mr F. Gribbin; " More Like Your Dad," Mr Grout; songs (sentimental), " Our Jack," Mr Williams ; "Dream Faces," Miss Partington ; " Yes terday," Mrs Stanton ; " Broken Pitcher," Miss Wright; "Low at Thy Feet," Miss Lightfoot; "Break" (Tehnyson), Mr Clarke; "What is Homo Without a Mother?" Miss B. Harvey; "Ho Kissed Me," Miss Rickets; and others by Misses Taylbr, Hampshire, and Williams, closing with a pianoforte solo, "The -Eolean Harp," by Mr Adams, and the National Anthem by the company.

"ROUGH ON CORNS."_A_k for.w_n_vn_i.il. on Corn-." Quick Teller, complete permanent calr. Com., wartß, bunion-. Kenu^—" ~"—*-*■ Co..Agent*, Auckland.

A sale of valuable city property in Albert street, and store and farm at Opotiki, is an nounced by Mr It. Arthur for to-morrow, and on Wednesday he will sell that maaniflcent estate in Symonds-street. the pro perty of Sir Frederick Whitaker. It has bei n cut up into good allotments, and presents onu of the few opportunities nowadays of acquiring a good residence site near the city.

Ponsonby Choral Society.—Final prac tice, for concert—orchestra and chorus—this evening, at 7.30 o'clock, in Oddfellows' Hall.

How to Get Sick.—Expos? yourself day and night, sit too much without exercise, work too hard without rest, doctor all the time, take all the vile nostrums advertised, and then you will want to know

. It will be noticed by our advertising columns that the property of the late Major "Walmaley, at St. Helier's Bay, has been opened by Mr Baddy as a publio resort, and will in future be kaown as the Boshervllle Gardens, a name well known to all those hailing from the vicinity of London. We foel sure that it suffi cient attention is paid to the numerous visitors which are certain to take advantage of this pleasant resort, Mr Eaddy ought to reap a rich reward during the summer months. The s.s. Tongariro, ot the St. Helier's Bay Company, will leave Queen-street Wharf every other day as per advertised time, to convey passengers to St. Helier's, and arrangements for picnic parties, schools, &c. can be made with Messrs Malcolm-. son and De Lacy, of the New Zealand House Land, and Estate Agency, High-street.

PARLIAMENTARY.

(BY TELEGRAPH.- SPECIAL; pftPORTER),

~ YY Wellington, this dayt" Illness of tho Speaker aud Chairman Of Committees'.

The Speaker has so far recovered that he was able to take bis place again in the House on Saturday evening. Mr Hamlin haß also been on the sick-list, although not absent from his duties. Ho hae had a bad throat, and yesterday was compelled to dissolve partnership betwoen himself and an aching tooth.

Detention of Members.

Tho departure of the Ilinemoa with tho Northern rriembe'rs has been delayed from day to day since last Friday. She was about to sturt on Saturday evening, when it was found;that business could not bo got through till late that night, consequently hor departure was put off till Sunday even ing. The adjournment of tho Federation debate, however, rendored further post ponement necessary. She will, however, probably leave to-night and reach Onehunga early on Wednesday morning.

Sir George Groy Throatens n Want-of-

Confidence Motion

The House committed tho sin of sitting an hour into Sunday morning yesterday. Thoro was a very lively " scene " just beforo the adjournment. Sir Goorge Groy and several Southern members endeavoured to have tho Federation resolutions shelved for tho prcsont session, and urged that it was unfair to havo them pressed at this late period when somany members had gone. Tho Premier refused to acoept any amendment, and moved tho adjournment of tho debate until Monday. An amendment (moved by Mr Samuels) that tho debato be adjourned for a fortnight, divided the votes equally at 23, and tho Speaker gave his casting vote for adjournment till Monday. Sir George Grey opposed it tooth and nail, and said ho was so disgusted with the conduct of the Government that at nil hazards ho would move a want-of-confidenco motion on Mdn day, Various modes of settling tho diffi culty were suggost.d, but the Prom ior would not accede to any. - It was within a few minutes of 1 o clock on Sunday morning before the Houso ad journed. lion. Mr Nurso is very much bettor t,nia morning.

Alleged Discreditable Job.

Tho "Evening Post" of Saturday had tho following :—" Almost immediately after Mr Macandrew'smotion infavoui- of having the Parliamentary debates prior to tho establishment of ' Hansard' colleotod and republished passed, it was pronounced in the lobbies that Sir Julius Vogol in tondod to entrust tho work to Mr James Edward Fitzgerald, Controller-General. When Sir Julius Yogel was formerly in olfico ho was very fond of throwing ' sops to Ccrborus' by giving the Controller- General all sorts of nioo little extra jobsj such as drafting bills, etc., by which several hundred pounds por annum used to bo added to tho salary provided by law for that ollico. Die scandulwas first denounced inthoprertj and subsequently stopped by tho Houso deciding that tho Controller- General, as n Parliamentary officer, should not accept work or pay at tho hands of Government. Sir Julius Vogol therefore, on this decision,found a difficulty in the way of entrusting Mr Fitzgorald with tho carry out of Mr Macandrew's proposal. Tho Treasurer, howevor, is a man fertile of resource, and if he cannot attain his object in one way ho usually devises another. _ Mr James Edward Fitzgerald is blessed with a number of sons, and accordingly wo find it announced that the work of completing tho records of dobatcs during tho iirst thirteen years of the colony's Parliamentary history has been entrusted'to Mr Maurice Fitz gorald. Wo believe wo aro not wrong in asserting that this young gentleman is a Son of the Controller-General, that he is a mere youth without any literary or political experience, and that his dolicnto health has for soniotimo procludod any active pursuit*. Of course such an appointment is simply a eham. Mr Maurice Fitzgerald may act as amanuensis to his father, and ho wiR no doubt sign tho vouchers which tho Con troller-Goneral-will pass, but the soloction, collation, and compilation of Parliamentary dobafcfifrom 1854 to 1807 will bo the work of Mr James Edward Fitzgerald. Now, if Mr Fitzgerald would edit a volume of his own Parliamentary speeches, or if after the ex ample of hid follow countryman Mr Justin McCarthy, ho would write n 'history of his own times,' embracing a period when ho hold tip foremost jxjsition in New Zoalnnd polk / o should hail tho work with plea sure/ 'twould certainly pro/oa valuable ono ; but it would boar its author's name, and WOttUi not bn miataUoo by futm-o liio torians for an impartial State record of tho proceedings of Parliament during that period. Party feeling used to run high in tho old days in this colony, and the time since elapsed is not long enough to have ex tinguished all tho old fcolings or wiped away all old bitternessos. Mr Fitzgerald, brilliant orator though ho was, did not always pass unscathed through dobato, or invariably win his cause. Is itlikely that in compiling the debates he will go to much trouble to search for reports of speechos in which ho was severely! handled or successfully at tacked ? It is scarcely likely. Tho work will no doubt faithfully record his own speeches; but will equal justice be dono to his former opponents? Why should their political reputation be now left to the generosity of an old opponent to bo dealt with ? Many of them aro dead, and many far from Now Zealand ; but when tho colony undertakes tho woik of compiling a record of their past actions and utterances, surely it is but common justice to their memory that the compilation should be above the suspicion of partiality or unfairness. It can't bo frco from this suspicion when tho compiler is ono of the actors in tho scents recorded. Wo do not cay Mr Fitzgerald would willingly act partially or unfairly:; he is far too chivalrous a man to do so; but it is quite impossible that ho can even now recall tho scones and annljse and dis sect- them with anything like a ,calm, judicial spirit. The work should have been entrusted to some capable and experienced pressmen. There are many who would have been glad to undertake and able to' do it woll, and for far less than the sum which it is said Mr 'Maurico' Fitz gera'd is to receive for it. Singularly enough,-no vote for the purpose appears on the Supplementary Estimates It will have to come out of ' unauthorised expenditure,' but, of course the Controllor : General is not likely to raise any objection. The fact is, the whole thing is a most discreditable job." Major AtUinson Reviewing the Session,

On the motion for the third reading of tho Appropriation Bill, Major Atkinson criticised the Government in a searching manner,and compared their policy measures with those passed by the late Government. The Treasurer had promised to remit taxa tion and reduce expenditure, but the ex penditure was absolutely increased.and the rsduction of taxation was not effected in a way that was. for the good of the coun try. The position reminded him of that crisis in Jewish history when Aaron made a golden calf for the people to worship. The peoplo of Cantorbury were now worshipping a golden calf sot up by the Colonial Treasurer; but he warned them that they would not reach the " land flowing with milk and honey" by that means. Sir Julius Vogel replied in ah effective speech, in which he said, with re gard to the historical reference, that it was rather a sacreligious one. Ho thought, however, that the Canterbury members would prefer, to worship a golden calf rather than a brazen one. He defended the session against the charge of barrenness brought against it, and announced that three groat subjects would be considered in tho recess—tho first referring to local go vernment, the next to local industries, and tho third to native .lands.

Tho Federation Resolutions.

At the evening sitting on Saturday, an important debate on the Federation resolu tions was inaugurated, and was adjourned till to-day. Among the members who spoke were Sir George drey, Sir Julius Vogel, and Mr Wakefield. The debate at times was decidedly warm in tone, and served to' show in bold relief the wide divergence between Sir George Grey and the Government, whom he was mainly in strumental in placing ill power.

A Deadlock Avoided. In the Legislative Council on Saturiay the Native Lands Alienation Restriction Bill came back from tho House of Represen tatives, with tho announcement that that Chamber could not agree with the amend ments made by the Council. Some discus sion ensued, and at one time it appeared as if the Council would insist upon their amendments, but ultimately, by tho small majority of five votes, the amendments were abandoned. ■ .-,i,«

Replies to Questions.

The Colonial Treasurer, replying to Mr Larnach on' Saturday, said the Govern ment was willing to encourage the manu facture of paper in every way. The Go vernment had called for tenders for print ing telegraph forms. In answer to Mr Macandrew, the Premier said that Govern ment had resolved to accept tho Offer of Mi- Maurice Fitzgerald to compile the early political speeches without further remu neration than a bonus on the work per formed.- "'"'- ''- ■ ' •."'''" '"" "-*

CABLEGRAMS

(by cable—copyright.)

The Cliblora Scourge In Paris.

London, November 9.—On Friday and Saturday 107 cases of 'cholera occurred in Paris, and 20 deaths.

Another Chinese Defbat.

Tho Chinese troops at Tamsui havo been badly repulsed by the French.

The Now Zealand Postal Katos,

The English Government • refuse _to sanction tho increased rates of postage im posed by the New Zealand Government on mails forwarded to that colony via Brin disi.

Australian Reply to "Progroas and Poverty."

Tho pamphlet written by Mr E. G. Fitz gibbon, Town Clerk of Melbourne, in re futation of Mr Henry George's "Progress and Poverty," has been woll received here, and a third edition is now being sold. Mr Werner has boon gazetted Swiss Consul at Sydney.

Tho Colonies and Now Guinea Guarantee

MisLBOtJRNI., this day.—All the colonies, oxcept Victoria, have declined to double the proposed contribution for Now Guinea.: Tho Government of Victoria, however, is disinclined to agree to tho same without further information from Lord Derby.

["Agk" Specials],

Banquet to Agents-General,

Xondon, Novombor 3.—A banquet was given to tho Agents-General of tho Aus tralasian colonies by the Plymouth Chamber of Commerce yesterday. Earl Morley presided. Speeches were delivered by the Agents-General, which were cordially re ceived, and the proceedings throughout were eminently successful.

Depression of Trade In England.

Thb House of Commons yesterday, by a majority of 19 votes* rejected the motion for an .inquiry into the existing depression of trade and agrieulthre in Great Britain. During the debate, MrChildors doprocated any re3ort to protection, and' declared the adoption of a British Zollverein to be im possible:

Tlio Federation ___nabllng Bill.

Consideration of tho Australasia Federa tion Enabling Bill by the British Parlia ment, it is now generally anticipated, will bo postponed until the session of 1885. It is considered probable that tho Agents- General of tho several Australasian colonies will apply for an early interview with M. Ferry, "tho French Premier at Paris, with reference to tho Recidiviste Bill, provided Earl Derby approves of tho proposed inter view. Tho " Times " ihis morning contains an article upon the proposed federation of the Australian colonies and tho action of Now South Wales. It oulogiscs lie courso pursued by New South Wales, b_.,ic'. ingthat any federation movement at the pf.>ent. time is premature, and that tho itowers to bo conferred by tho proposed Ictlciul Council are excessive.

China and England.

It is reported that China is unwilling to avail hersolf of tho offers of mediation on the part of England and other powers be tween her and France.

Victory for tho Liberals,

The municipal elections throughoutGrcat Britain havo resulted in the return of a majority of Liberal candidates,

Dull Times In Holland,

Tho distress which at present prevails in tho iron and shipping trades in Holland is said to bo greater than for many years past

(Received November B—3 p.m.)

A South Australian Lund Company.

London, November 7.—Tho allotment of shares in VVillawi Pastoral Company, Adelaide, has bocn postponed, owing to tho shares not boing fully subscribed for.

The Frozon Moat Trade,

The meat by tho s.s. Aorangi ia in excel lent condition.

THE KHARTOUM EXPEDITION.

(BY CABLE.—COPYRIGHT.)

, Cairo, November 8. The general advance towards Khartoum of tho British expedition under Lord Wolseley will not, it is oxpoctod, bo made before Oh Us Unas. Tliu oucond cataract of tho Nile is closed.

MINING NEWS.

(by telegraph.—own correspondent),

Thames, this day. BnidiiT Sjiile.—Tho stopos on the foot wall leader aro producing payable quartz, and tho manogor intends crushing shortly.

Dart.—Hardman and Ross (tributers; banked 3oza. and 4ozs. 12dwts. gold respec tively. Magnolia. — Robinson (tributer), loz. lSdwts., and Jackson, loz. 2dwts.

Mlno Managers and the Press.

Both local papers protest vehemently against tho practice which obtains in some of tho principal, mines of excluding press representatives from tho workings, except ing.for one stated hour in each week, and then only when the same privilege is ex tended to tho general public. There are certainly good grounds for complaint in this respect, tho instructions of directorates being bo emphatic that managers do not feel entitled to make exceptions even when the most important discoveries have been made, and whon visits to the mine are thus rendored the more desirable both in the interests of shareholders and of general nbwspapor readers. The latest instance of the effect of this arbitrary rule occurred in connection with the Cambria mine on Satur day, After hearingof thofindingof goldin the eastern drive, reporters sought to go below, but were politely nnd firmly refused admis sion by those in authority. If the directors could understand the effect of their restric tions upon public confidence, they would, I think, be prepared to concede what the shareholders and the press aro entitled to demand fairly as right which has not until lately boon questioned.

NATIONAL INSURANCE COM PANY.

(BT TELEGRAPH—PRESS ASSOCIATION.)

Dunedin, this day. The report of this Company states that the receipts for the year, including L 9,481 from previous. balance, were L 234,959, and tho expenditure 1_217,b18. From the balance is declared an interim dividend at the rate of 20 per cent., absorbing L 5,000 ; to pay ment of guaranteed interest on new capital, L 2,325 ; to. payment of further dividend of 5 per cent, for the half-year on L 98.000 of capital, L 4.902 j and carry forward, L4,2t1. Provision is made for L 21,455 unadjusted losses and ascertained liabilities at the closing of the books. Amount required to reinsure current risks, L 74,166, less already appropriated, L 53.715. The balance, L 20.451, is transferred from reserve fund.

SEVERE GALE IN COOK'S STRAIT.

(by telegraph—own correspondent.)

Wellington, this day The topsail schooner Clyde, 75 tons, Cap tain Sawyer, bound from Foxton to Oamara with timber, caught the full force of the gale in the straits .on Friday morning. When in sight of Cape Palliser the main sail was carried away by the sea filling it and tearing it out of the bolts. The top sail was blown away, the boat smashed, and the stanchions started. The master deemed it advisable to make for Wellington. The Enterprise, brigantine, also put in, having lost her topsail and jib. .She was bound South from Napier.

ABBOTT'S OPERA HOUSE.

"London by Night."

The Opera House was fairly attended on Saturday evening. The striking, life-like, drama "London by Night," elicited fre quent applause. Many of the scenes appear strange to colonists, but those persons who know what the poor suffer in England's metropolis will at once recognise the bitter realities which the dramatist has depicted with force and skill. The leading charac ters—Eliza and Old Tom—were delineated by Miss Louise Crawford -and Mr Lachlan McGowan. The piece will be represented again this evening.

AUCKLAND AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIA TION.

The Annual Show.

Despite the deterrent influence of showery weathor, and its inevitable concomitant of mud underfoot, the concourse of visitors to Greenlane is largo. Country settlors with their wivos and families tricked out in full holiday costume formed the bulk of the arrivals during the morning, but from noon onwards till aftor two o'clock there was a

steadyiniluxfromthotown. TheShowiscer tainly being scon under adverao circum stances. In consequonce of foot traffic, the rain-saturated turf surrounding the two principal buildings, wherein are housed tho local manufactures, poultry, pigeons, 4c., has been churned up into liquid mud, while if one desires to move about tho centre or further limits of the grounds, he has to do so at tho risk of wet feet, and with the strong probability of being caught in tho next srilart shovvor. There is no lack, how ever, of points of intorest, and of means of rocrcation in connection with the Show. Mr Jmpey's fine brass band are on tho ground, and considerably enliven the proceedings with the selections of instrumental music which they discourse from time to time in first-class stylo. Rhoda, tho Herodian Wonder, is on exhibition in a larce marquee near the cattle pens, and a still larger spread of canvas marks the spot wherein Mr D'Arcey Hylnnd displays to the admiring bucolics his feats of horse-taming. The Volunteer attraction appears to bo very potent with a largo number, and con siderable interest attachos to the athlotic sports, which are just about to comniencc. Several of the usual games of chance and skill are upon the ground, as well as an amplo supply of stalls for tho sale of cakes, fruit, and .-crated -Waters. Mr Adams dispenses liquors of a more stimulating character; and Mr Thomas Mcßwen, of tho City Buffett supplies liberal cheer for tho more solid refreshment of the inner man. Wo subjoin tho full prize-list, together with somo remarks upon such of tho sections as were not noticed in our last issue. A num ber of tho speciar prizes remaining to bo awarded had not been decided up till - o'clock:— ■ HORSES; Blood Stocll.

First prizo in each class, 20s, or silver medal; second prize, 10s, or bronze medal.

Best Entire.—N.Z.S. and P. Stock Co. Leolinus (imported), by Caterer, dam Tub mania, by Melbourne, Ist priz<s. Williafa Walters, Hippocampus, by Dainty Ariel dam Fanny Fishen by Fisherman, 2nd Percy Langford, Fitzhercules, by Yatten don, dam Peeress, by Tho Peer, 3rd. Best Coi.t foaled sinco August Ist, 1883, X year.—Samuel Morrln, —, by Musket, dam Pungawercwore, by Golden Grape, let prize. Thomas Morrin — ,by Musket.dnm Ouida, by Yattondon, 2nd. N.Z.S. and P, Co., —by Musket, daui Atalanta, by Lord Lyon, 3rd. Best Mark in foal, or with foal at foot— N.Z.S. and P. Stock Co., Pctroleuse, by Oxford, dam Hartßhorn, by Mountain Deer, foal at foot by Leolinus, Ist prize. N.Z.S. and P. Stock Co., Atalanta, by Dainty Ariel, dam Moonshine, by The Libel, foal at foot by Antcros, 2nd. Best Dry Mark, any age.—N.Z.S. and P. Stock Co., Lady Rivensworth, by Voltigeur, dam Lady Hawthorn (sister to Thormnnby), Ist prizo. Lyric, by Patriarch, N.Z.S. and P. Stock Co., 2nd. Best Filly foaled sinco August Ist, 1882, 2 years.—William Percival, Lady Lonsdale, by Anteros dam Lady Mary, Ist prize. John Lenhard, Capella, by Cap-a-pie, dam Xantippe, 2nd. Best Filly foaled sinco August Ist, 1683, 1 year.—N.Z.S. and P. Stock Co., , by Musket, dam Erycina, Ist prize. Draught Stock. First prizo in each class, 205,0r silver medal; second prizo, lOe, or bronze modal. Best Entire.— N.Z.S. nnd P. Stock Co., Loch Fergus (imp.), by Grand Duke (386 C.5.8.), dam Mary of Drumfiowor, Ist prizo. Alex. 8011, Earl Derby, by Lord Derby, bred by Mossrs Goodfellow, 2nd. Best Entire (colonial bred).—Alexander Bell, Earl Dorby, by Lord Derby ; bred by Mos.->rs (ioodfellow, Ist prize. JohnjA. Lamb, Sir Colin, by Sir Coliu Campbell, 2nd. J wed- Allwell, Bonnie Prince, by Prince (Nimmos), dam Gipsy, by Emperor, also class 10, 3rd.

Best Entire, foaled since August Ist, ISBI, 3 years.—Fitzpatrick Bros., Young Major, by Sir Julius, dam Belle, 2nd prize. Garrett .Bros., Lord Avondalo, 3rd.

Best Entire, foaled sinco August Ist, 1882, 2 years.—Wm. Andrews, , by Elgin, 3rd prizo. Best Entire, foalod since August Ist, 1883, 1 year.—James Scott, , by Young Lord Derby, dam Champion, Ist prize. J. Bainbridge, •—, by Elgin, 2nd. ;

Best Mare in Foal, or with foal at foot. —N.Z.S. and P. Stock C, Nell (imported), by, Prince of Renfrew, dam Jess; foal at foot by Rosebery, Ist prize. Reid Bros., Nellie, by Marquis (bred in Victoria), 2nd. James Hunt, 3rd.

Best Mare in Foal, or with foal at foot (colonial bred).—Fitfcpatrick Bros., Belle, by Champion, dam Kate, Ist prize; Fitz patrick Bros., Kate, by Prince Arthur, dam Bliss, 2nd. . Best Fil__y foaled since August Ist, ISSI, thres years*—N.Z.S. and P.S. Co. , by- Koyal Standard, dam* Lillie, by Darnley ; fqaled June 27th,, .1882, ,Ist. J. Dougald, .2nd. ' "

Best Filly foaled since August Ist, 1882, 2 years. — Robert Wallace, Ist. Robert Hall—, bred by exhibitor, foaled September 2Sth, 1882,2 nd. N.Z.S- and P.S.Co.,—Yby Star nnd Garter, dam Countess, by Knock don, 3rd. V ' I Best Filly foaled since. August Ist, }1883,1 year.—Kobert Wallace, Ist' John Johns, 2nd. '.."..' fJSK - - ■'■'< ■•'"' Best Pair op Horses (mares or geldings), the property of one ownor, which have boon regularly worked on farm — Roid Brothers, Madge, by Prince Chfirlie (imported), dam Blossom and Nellie, by Marquis, Ist prize. Best Dry Mare, any age.—N.Z.S. and P. Stock Co., Countess (imported), by Knookdon, dam Princess, Ist prize. Reid Brothers, Madge, by, Princo Charlie (im ported), dam Blossom, 2nd. N.Z.S, and P. Stock Co., Duchess, by Grand Duke, dam Duchess of Inverness, 3rd.

Best Pair of Heavy Draught Horses (mares or geldings).—Hammond and Byron, geldings, Ist prize. G. Wilson, 2nd. Bfst Heavy Draught Gelding in Regu lar Work.

Best Express or Light Cart Horse (mare or gelding). Carriage Horses, Roadsters, &c. Firet prize in each class, 20s, or silver medal; 2nd prize, 10s, or bronze medal. • Best Horse (mare or gelding), not undor 15 hands and 2 inches,—Thos. Williamson eh g, 6 years, Ist prize. R. Nicholls, blk gelding, 2nd. Best Horse (mare or gelding), under 15 hands 2 inches.—Thos. Stephens, eh m Vacillation, Ist prize,; ■ Roadsters. First prize in each class, 20s, or silvar medal . 2nd;prize, 10s, or bronze medal, j

Best Trotting Entire.—No exhibit.

Best Filly or Gelding foaled since August Ist, 1881, 3 years,—Ebenezor Wood; g, by Presto, commended.

Best Hack (mare or gelding).—Alfred Buckland, jun., hack, Ist prize. "Hammond and Byron, gelding, 5' years, 2nd; Wallis and Webster, 40sovs. ; 3rd.

Best Lady's Horse (mare or gelding.)— .Miss Daveney, Mysotis, Ist prizo. Eben ezer Wood, gelding, by Young Traducor, 2nd. James Anderson, mare, 3rd.

Best Hunter (maro or gelding).— Miss Daveney, Mysotis, Ist prize. Wallis and Webster, 2nd and 3rd.

Best Pony Entire, under 14 hands.—J. Chad wick, Essence of Fiin, Ist prize. Best Pony Mare, under 14 hands, in foal, or foal at foot.— -8,, K. Davis, Ist prize. Best Cob (mare or gelding) not exceeding 14 hands 2 inches.— Edwin Hesketh, Bobby, lßt prize. John W. Robinson, 2nd. John Winchester, gelding, Dick, 3rd. Best Boy's Pony (mare or gelding), not exceeding 13 hands 2 inches.—Thomas Wil liamson, black gelding, 5 years, Ist prize. J. Abbott, Pony Cupid, 2nd. James Gard ner, 3rd. M, Claridge, highly commended. Master Bal. Shera, commended. •

Boy's Pony, under 10 hands.—There wore three entries in this class, but all were dis qualified as being over height. Best Shod Draught Horse.t- ;

The President's Cup.^Best Thorough bred Stallion, previous champion prize takers hot to compete: N.Z.S. and P. Stock Co., Leolinus, Ist prize. ;

Mr Jas. Scott was awarded Mr R. W. Brown's special prize of £10 for the best yearling colt or filly got by Young Lord .Derby. , ~ .

CATTLE.

Shorthorns.

First prize, in each class, 203, or silvei

medal: second, 10s, or bronze medal

Best Bull, 3 years old and over.—New Zealand Stud and Pedigree' Stock Company, 2nd Duke of. Cambridge .(380), m, calved

55T • — ~~ y- t B - 'July 4th, 1878, got by Duke of Y0rk,(229),;; I dam Lady Fragrant, by Earl Derby (28502), j dam Constant, Ist prizo. Now Zealand j Stud and Pedigree Stock Company,; Bth ] Baron Ruby, m, calved November;27tb, 1878 (imported), got by Duke of Glo'ster 7th i (39735), dam Oxford Robe 12th, by Duke of ! Wetherly (36033), gr dam Oxford Rose sth, 2nd. Best 8011, 2 years old and under A'. years.—Waikato Land Association, calved : September 16th, 1882, bred by John Grigg, Longbeach, dam Gertrude by Esau, gr. dam Trimmer by Hope, Ist prize. Now Zealand Stud and Pedigree Stock Company, Caliph, m, calved November 24th, ISS2, bred by ox hibitor, got by 2nd Duke of Cambridge 380), dam Hornshay Duchess sth (980), by 3rd Duke of (23501), gr. dam Brido Elect, 2nd. Best Bull, 1 year old and under 2 years. —New Zealand Stud and Pedigree Stock Company,' w, bred by exhibitor, calved March 29ch, 1884, got by 2nd Duko of Cam bridge (380), dam Mantalini, by Dandelion (30840); gr. dam Crce, Ist prize. Now Zea land Stud and Pedigree Stock Company, Hornshay Duko, m, bred by exhibitor, calved November 7th, 18S3, by 2nd Duke of Cambridge,(3Bo), dam Hornshay Duchess 7th, by Oxford Royal (40431), gr. dam Hornshay Duchess 4th, 2nd. Best Cow, 3 years and over.—New Zea land Stud and Pedigree Stock Company, Lady Fragrant, r and w, calved August 4th, 1573, by Earl of Derby (25502), dam Constant, by Earl of Fife (23805), Ist prizo. New Zealand Stud and Pedigree Stock Company, Bertha 3d, m, calved December 20th, 1877, by Cardinal, dam Bertha, by Conqueror (214GG), 2nd. Best Heifer, 2 years old and under 3 years.—New Zealand Stud and Pedigree Stock Company, Princess 2nd, w, calved Decembor Bth, 1882, by Cambridge Duko 10th, dam Genevas Gwynne, by Grand Duke of Genevas 2nd (31288), Ist prize. New Zea land Stud and Pedigroo Stock Company, Baby 6th, calved February 12th, 1883, by Bth Baron Raby, dam Baby 4th, by 3rd Duko of Waterloo (23801), 2nß. Best Heifer, 1 year old and under 2 years.—New Zealand Stud and Pedigree Stock Company, Mantalini 3rd, m, calved February 25th, ISS4, got by 2nd Duke of Cambridge (380), dam Lady Gpdolphin, by Lord Godolphin, Ist prize. Now Zealand Stud and Pedigree Stock Company, Lady Ruby, m, July 20th, 18S3, gotl.y Bth Baron Ruby, dam Bertha otb, by Duke of Hazel cote (39742), 2nd. Waikato Land Associa tion, 3rd. Best Family. -Sire, Dam, and 3 of their progeny.—New Zealand Stud and Pedigree Stock Company, Duke of Newcastle (227, N.Z.), Lady Constant, and 3 of their progeny, as follows : —Lady Penrose, w, calved January 14th, 1878 ; Rose of Lincoln shire, r and w, calved March 2nd, 1579, odd Duchess of Hamilton, w, calved November 19th, 18S0—champion prize only. Hereford. First prizo in each class, 20s, or silver medal; 2nd, 10s, or bronze medal. Best Bull, 3 vcars old and over. —R. Reynolds, Defence' 2nd, bred by F. S. Rey nolds, Esq., N.S.W., calved November 12th, 1877, got by Triumph (170, N.S.W. H. 8.), dani Carissima, Ist prize. New Zca ■ land Stud and Pedigree Stock Company, ' Horace 3rd (imported) (5386), H.H.B. (imported), r and w f, calved October 12th, 18S7, by Tom Boy (354G), dam Lovely 2nd, by Adforton 2nd, dam Lady Grove, 2nd.

Best Bull, 1 year old and under 2 years. —Richard Reynolds, Ist and 2nd prizes. Now Zealand Stud and Pedigree Stock Company, Argus, r and w f, calved Septem ber 15th,- 18S3, bred by exhibitor, by Coomassie, dam Lady Timaru, by Prince .Leopold Ist (2697), gr. dam 'Princess Helena.

Best Cow, 3 years and over.—Now Zea land Stud and Pedigree Stock Company, Ouida, r and w f, calved November sth, 1874, by Student (41B2), dam Fancy (im ported), Ist prize. Now Zealand Stud and Pedigree Stock Company, Princess Beatrice, calved January 21st, 1877, got by Duko of Edinburgh (3917), dam Lady Tiniarn, 2nd. Best Heifer, 2 years old and under 3 years.—New Zealand Stud and Pedigreo Stock Company, Ouida sth, calved March lGth, 18S2, got by Coomassie, dara Ouida, Ist prize. Now Zealand Stud and Pedigreo Stock Company, Duchess 9th, calved January Bth, ISB3, got by Cooma__io, dam Duchess Bth, 2nd.

Best ' Better, 1 year old and under 2 years.—Now Zealand Stud and Pedigree Stock Company, Graceful sth, r and w f, calved Septembor 17, 1883, by Coomasrie, dam Lady Logan, Ist prizo. New Zoaland Stud and Pcdigrco Stock Company, Re becca sth, r and w f, calved September 6, ISB3, by Commander, dam Rebecca 4th, 2nd. ' '

Devons.

Best Bull.—W. P. Barrow, Ist prize. Best Cow, 3 years old and ovor.—W. P. Barrow, Ist and 2nd prizes.

Best Heifer, 2 years old and under 3 years.—W. P. Barrow, Ist and 2nd prizes.

Jerseys, Aldcrnoys, or Guernseys.

Best Bull.—Morrin and Clark, 1 bull, Cierco, Ist prize. Captain Hcrreld, 1 bull, calved February, 1881, Ist prize. Best 2-year-old Heifer.—T. Merrin, Ist Erize. !J. M. Clark, Lady Teazle, calved eptember, 1882, by Baron (289) Lady •Bountiful, 2nd.

•>'?: . Ayrshlros. ";,v. '■>, . Best Bull.—A. Bu'ckland, Ist prize ; D. Nolan, 2nd. Best Cow.—D. Nolan, Ist prize.

Grade Cattle.

Best Cow, 3 years old and over, in calf or milk.—J. Lonnard, Ist prize. Robert Hall, one cow, bred by exhibitor, 2od. AYE. Isaacs, 3rd.

Best Heifer, 1 year old and under 2 years.—Robert Hall, bred by exhibitor, Ist prize. Best Fat Ox.—Richard Reynolds, Ist and 2nd prizes. R. and W. Hellaby, 3rd.

Best Fat Cow.—R. and W. Hellaby, Ist prize.

Two Best Fat Oxen.—Richard Rey holds, Ist prize. Waikato Land Associa tion, 2nd

Dairy Stock.

For the Best Cow, over 3 years old, for dairy purposes, irrespective of breed.— Thomas Paton, Ist and special prize. Robert Hall —, bred by exhibitor, calved April 2nd, 1884, 2nd.

Special prizo. For Messrs E. Porter and

Co.'s silver cup.

Best Dairy Cow.—

SHEEP.

Lincolns.

Best Ram : First prizo, 20s, or silver medal; second, 10s, or bronze medal.— N.Z.S. and P. Stock Co., lstand 2nd prizes. Best Ram, under 18 months : First prize, 20s, or silver medal; Becond, 10s, or bronze medal.—N.Z.S. and P. Stock Co., Ist prize. James Wallace, 2nd ; N Z S. and P.S. Co.

, Best. Pen of Two Rams under 1S months : Ist prize, 20s, or silver medal.—N.Z.S. and P. Stock Co.

Best Pen of Three Ewes Suckling Lambs.—let prize, 20s, or silver medal; 2nd, 10s, or bronze medal. N.Z.S. and P. Co., Ist prize. .Tames Wallace, shorn November, 1883, 2nd.

Best Pen oe T"Ree Ewes, under 18 months. - Ist prize, 20s, or silver medal; 2nd, 10s, or bronze medal. N.Z.S. and P. Stock Co.', Ist prize. James Wallace,shorn November, 1883, 2nd.

Best Ewe; Sickling Lamb.—lst prize, 20s,' or silver medal; 2nd, 10s, or bronze medal. N.Z.S and P. Stock Co., Ist and 2nd prizes.

Best Ewe, undor 18 months.—lst prize, 20s or silver medal; 2nd, 10s, or bronze medal. N.Z.S. and P. Stock Co., Ist prize. James Wallace, 2nd.

Loicesters.

Best Ram.—lst prize, 20s, or silvor medal; 2nd, 10s, or bronze medal. James Hayr, shorn November, 18S3, Ist.

Best Ram, under 18 months.—lst prize, 20s, or silver medal; 2nd,,105, or bronze medal.. N.Z.S. and P. Stock Co., Ist prize.

Best Pen of Two Bams, under 18 months.—lst prize, 20s, or silver medal; 2nd, 10s, or bronze medal. N.Z.S. and P. Stock Co., Ist prize; Best Pen of Three Ewes Suckling Lambs.—lst prize, 205,, or silver medal; 2nd, 10s, or bronze fnedal. N.Z.S. and P. .Stock Co., Ist prize. James Hayr, shorn November, 1883, 2nd. .

Best Pen of Three Ewes, under 18 months.—lst prize, 20s, or silver medal; 2nd, 10s, or bronze medal. N.Z.S. and P. Stock Co.. Ist and 2nd prizes. Best Ewe Suckling Lamb.—lst prize, 20s, or silver medal; 2nd, 10s, or bronze medal. N.Z.S. and P. Stock Co., Ist prize. James Hayr^ 2nd Best Ewe, under 18 months.— Ist prize, 20s, or silver medal; 2nd, 10s, or bronze medal; N.Z.S. and P. Stock Co., Ist and 2nd prizes.

Southdowns.

Best Ram.—lst prize, 20s, or silver medal; 2nd, 10s, or bronze medal. Messrs R. and E. Maclean, Ist prize. Best Ram, under 18 months.—lst prize, 20s, or silver medal; 2nd, 10s or bronze medal. Messrs R. and E. Maclean, Ist and 2nd prizes.

Best Pen of Rams, under 18 months — Ist prize, 20s, or silver medal; 2nd, 10s, or bronze medal. Messrs R. and E, Maclean, Ist prize. .. ...... '.: y. -'~-,; .-. ■-

->'■■:-' ""■ ' - Best ' Pen op Three Ewes Suckling Eambsl—lst prize, 20s, orsilver medal; 2nd 10s, Ot.*-bronze medal. Messrs R. and __', Maclean, Ist and 2nd prizes. Best Pcs of Three Ewes, under 18 :"$ nionths.—lst prize, 20s, or silver rhedalj 2nd, 10s, or brorize medal. Mesers R. ant! E. Maclean, Ist and 2nd prizes. Best Ewe Suckling Lamb.—lst prize: 20.^, or silver medal; 2nd, 10s, or bronze •■' medal. R. and E. Maclean, Ist prize. R and E. Maclean, 2nd. Best Ewe, under 18 months.—lst prfie 20s, or silver medal; 2nd, 10s, dr bronta " medal. R. and E. Maclean, Ist prize: R, and E. Maclean, 2nd. "-.' Shropshire Downs. Best Ram.—lst prize, 20s, or silver medal; 2nd prize, 10s, or bronze tiiedal George Ballard, Ist prize. N.Z.S. and ' P. Stock Co., 2nd. N.Z.S. and P. Stock Co., highly commended ; Stud and Pedigree Stock Company, commended. Best Ram, under 18 months.— Ist-prizo 20.., or silver medal; second prize, 10g, _ bronze medal. George Ballard, Ist prize. George Ballitvd, bred by exhibitor; 2nd prize. ' Best Pen or Two Bams under 18 months. —Ist prize, 20s, or silver modal; 2nd 10s' ~ ■ or bron/.o medal. N.Z.S. and P, Stock Co., Ist and 2nd prizes. Best Pen of Three Ewes Suckling Lames.—lst prize, 20s, or silver medal 2nd. 10s, or bronze medal. N.Z.S. and _}' Stock Co. (imported), Ist prize. Waikato Land Association, 2nd. Best Pen of Three Ewes, under 18 :; months. —Ist prize, 20s, or silver medal 2nd, 10s, or bronze medal. Waikato Land l!- Association, Ist prize. George Ballard, 2nd. P. E. Coates, commended. Best Ewe Suckling Lambs.—lst prizj 20s, or silver medal; 2nd, 10s, or brcmb medal N.Z.S. and P. Stock Co., Ist prize. George Ballard, 2nd. Waikato Land Ais'. sociation, commended. Best Ewe, under 18 irionths.— Ist prizo 20s or silver medal ; 2nd, 10s, or bronzfe ! medal. Waikato Land Association, i s fc prize. George Ballard, 2nd. Fat Sheep. Best Pen of Five Wethers; provincial - breed.—lst prize, 20s, or silver medal; 2nd; ' b 10s, or bronze medal. P. E. Coates, let prize. Waikato Land Association, 2nd; Waikato Land Association, commended, Best Pen of Three -Wethers, provincial Bred.—lst prize, 20s, orsilver medal; 2nd; 10s, or bronze medal. Waikato Land Association, Ist prize. G. H Solbj, 2nd; ; Vii; Best Pen of Three Ewes.—lst prize, 30s, or silver medal; 2nd; 10s, or bronze medal.— A. and J. MoNicol, 2nd prize, .. ; Best Pcs of Three Ewes.—lstprize,2o_, or silver medal; 2Dd, 10s, or,bronze medal. Janies Wallace, Ist prize ; A. and J. Me' Nicol, 2nd. Best Pen of Three Lambs—lst prize, 20s, or silver medal; 2nd, 10s, or bronze medal. James Wallace, Ist prize. Best Pen ok Five Down Wkthehsl— K. and E. Maclean, Ist prize. ... Best Pen of Five Down Ewes;—lst. prize, 20s, or silver medal; 2nd > 10s, lor bronze medal. 11. and B. Maclean, Best Pen of Three Down Ewes.—let prize, 20s or silver medal; 2nd, 10s,or bronze medal. K. and E. Maclean, Ist. prize. '. ' Special prizo for the N.Z.L. and M.A, Co.'s silver cup, value 15 guineas, for the best pen of 10 fat sheep, suitable for ibßraJ frozen meat trade, to be bred and fattened' H ■by the exhibitor, weight when dressed not ' to exceed 70!bs.—G. H. Selby, special prize, Waikato Land Association and E.. and E, 9 Maclean also entered. Extra Classes. —W. Aichd. Murray, I'tim sheep, not for competition. There was no competition for Messrs T/'^Ji and S. Morrin and Co.'s cup for the best './., pen of IS longwool ewo hoggets under slB . .js months, bred by exhibitor. ; Oxford Downs. P. B. Coates, Ist prize. Mr Paton carried off Messrs E. ■ Porter-'M and Co.'s Silver Cup for tho boat dairy OOwMb

NEW ZEALAND MANUFACTURES AND PRODUCE.

Judging from the catalogue, one wbnlcMl assumo that of competition in this depart-TS mont there was ' none. Mi H. H.. Smith'iSffi appears upon it as tho only exhibitor where '■,-! formerly there were crowds, -each one eager , ijj to outvie his neighbour. One is. pleasantly A disabused of this' idea, however, upon'Sa entering the auxiliary show buildfngYY-y Although it is not fully taken up withjthe;*^ exhibits of local manufacture, there is not." a great deal of room to spare, and if _{|e A : display in point of number and variety'^^i exhibits is inferior "to that of previoiil^e years, it would be exceedingly hard tolal excel in quality tho individual attractions of this department of the Show. Some of l-ln them have never been represented before,-;.!* Mr Smith's collection of stoves, .oyenpjfßf boilers, fireplaces, and chimney tops _8.11 fully up to his best form, and does himj,^ infinite credit. This industry has won W___\ firm foothold in the place, and the presentfiS display shows that it is rapidly extending i§H importance. The New Zealand FrpfenYi Meat Company have a splendid exhibit of 3 their manufactures, including samples BJ3m the celebrated " Peach Brand of preseired-^ meat, which' is so highly spoken of -by.-i^ American connoisseurs. We are sure tbeseijW meats only require to bo better know_£to'l>2| obtain a large local consumption. -The^« Auckland Tobacco Company, arid Nevj|S Zealand Tobacco Company have a largsv^ joint exhibit of tobacco, cigars, and cigaiv''.," cites. The manufactures of both com- '- panics are tastefully got up, the labels, lie, ■ being excellent, specimens of the litho- A graphic art. . The Kaiapoi Woollen Co. have an .at- v tractive dikplay of blankets, shawls, tweedsjlJ?ik Mr J. N. Reid, of Karangahape Road, and Mr G. S. Cooper, of Queen-street, have ■ •-. neat displays of saddlery and harness. A small exhibit of glue and size by Mr C.J. Da vies shows what can be done in this direction. .' * Mr A. Yates, seedsman, has, a large and "■■;■• tastefully fitted up stall, containing a col- se lection of garden seeds, etc. ..,.,;... Flax matting and binder twine aro ex hibited by Messrs Oldham and Son, of Tuakau. The matting is of excellent quality, and has a workmanlike finish about Messrs S. A. Griffin and Co., of Welles- ■■.-: street, exhibit specimens of their manu- . facturos — engraved name plates; stencil ■ , plates, and rubber stamps. ! * '-7 Sewing machines are exhibited by the . Wertheim agency, by Mr Dennes,andMrD. S.Chambers. In the exhibit of the latter '.; is a specimen of the new Wilson thachino, , - the principal improvement in which is the H oscillating shuttle. He also shows a smalt electric motor for driving sewing and other small machines. The Maclean Pickle Co., of GhristchureV through their agents, Messrs Sharp & Co., of Auckland, exhibited pickles very taste- . fully got up. Amongst the most interesting of the ox- : ' hibits at the Show is a tea-mixing machine, a patent for which has been recently taken out by Mr John Earle, tea broker, of this ".;. city. The machine. is for mixing tea«, seeds, grain, etc., where a quick ;Srid.|f; thorough admixture of certain ascertained quantities is required, and .we canno^ la conceive a better method for bringing aß6um|| the desired result. We do not know if Mr Earle claims that his novel invention will make bad tea good, but we can quite under- b '■; stand that by thoroughly mixing togejfeHl teas of various characteristics the blended article so produced must be an improvement, ', on any single tea. ,' M'pf Tho Northern Boot and Shoe Cbmpapy|f|| have a splendid collection, of samples of every style and make of their manufactures. The sainplos of these boots and shoes were all made on the premises, and are enclosed in a very handsome case, gold-lettered which measured as follows :—Height, 8 ,'; feet; longth, 5 feet 2 inches; and 4 foot . 9 inches in breadth. An attractive ". pedestal in the centre .support, a well-finished jockey boot. TheJf6i^it^a about fifty samples, including ladies' cloth patent, the Alpine (very strong and not V> cumbersome), suitable for su_^eyon|3»|n^g climbing ranges and passes; also, several specialities, and a variery of light summer boots, uppers and leggings. The exhibits and the handsome temple-shaped show-, cade attracted much attention, and shown that Auckland has an equal right to rank " with other places in the manufacture of boots and shoes. Mr David Miller, of the Thames, exhibits ■ the model of a threshing and winnowing machine, the motive power for which is ' supplied, by an invention of Mr Millers^ own, Two horses are placed onari ln&-fe{H§| revolving plane, and the walking of the .5 horses at the rate of three miles-P"MfH| gives a speed to the beating tottt|l| of .2,000 revolutions per minute. Th:s I Baid to be specially adopted for f^sl^flf operation, but the inventor states S'-WISH could also be applied as a motion po-v er for qußrlz crushing machinery. §| The Auckland Woven Wire Company!!! have an extensive display of woven^iie I muttresses manufactured in Auckland., Mr Parkinson, of Grey-st: eet, has on ex hibit of butterscotch, Doneaster brand. W sweetmeat is neatly packed in tinfiil, and is I ■ just the thing for tho children. This is, ■; « believe, a new industry here, and descrying '. of every encouragement, , • > j

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. ■' '■ - - ',V GO TO ;*m_lE IyrELBOURNE T~)RAPERY : '* ■' axd ~ riLOTHiNG /company, ~_,-. QUEEN-STREET,, j ■v. . ' ,;'";; job ; : , t_, ~b . . INKW AND FASHIONABLE DRAPERY NEW AND FASHIONABLE DRAPERY NEW AND FASHION ABI.W DRAPERY ,NE\y ANJD FASHIONABLE DRAPERY '-. AND CLOTHING. AND CLOTHING. . Ami.r.-_o!___i_ia —- — -'--'*' ■-"- "JCND CLOTHING. ALL GOODS AT WHOLESALE J'^YV;:; :, V;:.'". PRICES. Y-'/'Y^'Y- i &.C. CO.. SeILSTSBLING GOODS ONLY.atd NO_ EUBBISH. The Establishment is Lighted Throughout by 50 Incandescent ELEST:fiI^f;I_AMPS. TERMS CASH. THE MELBOURNE DRAPERY AND CLOTHING. COMPANY Call your attention to their Extensive Stock - "' OF ":X GENERAL DRAPERY and CLOTHING., YY; ■■•,' Wbiohthey . f t . I . SELL; AT WHOLESALE PRICE& ' WE FURNISH HOUSES p ;-';-' THEOreHOUT. , 1 GARLICK & CRANWELL'S* '-"'»■» IS THE CHEAP FURNISHING "■ .;; ~, ■ WAREHOUSE. (_{_• Mi JUST OPENED, Bkautiful Assortment OF. 'At m BRUSSELS TAPESTRY, AND ... KIDDERMINISTER '' CARPETS. SPLENDID LOT OF i. BEDSTEADS, Just Received, " i IRON AND BRASS, . OTCKEL-PLATED. , I ' ' QABUCK AMD £)RANWELL, FURNISHING WAREHOUSE, '■ QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. -\fEW BARGAINS! SPLENDID IV " VALUE. I HAVE BOUGHtVat A HEAVY ' DISCOUNT SO New Silk Broohe Dolmans, Lace Capes, &c and will sell them at aud under warehouse price. These are this season's goods. 8 New Patterns in Ginghams, choice goods, from gW ... , . . -~,..-:' Choice Assortment in Prints, Sateens, Nuns' a Veiling.-new and very pretty Buttons, one . ot the best stocks of White Cream, aud Gold Lo.ee in the town to select from; very lowest j Good Stock of Ladies' Umbrellas; grand line. Is -6d, worth 3s 6d ,'.'„,, 72-in. White Twill Sheeting, heavy make, Is yard DO-in. Grey Sheeting, Is yard j Strong Blue Serge tor boys' wear, SJd, worth Is Lot ot Damaged Tweed, Is yard New Stock ot Kaiapoi, Mosgiel, and Other Good Line Boys' Black Felt Hats, Is 6d, worth! ■::■•:■ -3s' .. ■• ■•.--, -...-'. ... .-i '.| r, .300 Men's and Boys' Straw Hats at half-price to p blear* , -:--■'.-- - .•■-■ ■--. -'- t • Coats, 7s 6d; great bar - 60 ?4sm A""* Bnito' X" M *buaetß, IlMßoyß'sKnlcker"Sulta,teßa IT Ji_ uS ß i** of Job kto« and Romnauts to b_ I t so|_leheap:to meet the times. T UBa" ™ X k **■ -BRIDGMAN, i ■ SBS, UPPER QUEEN STREET. S



M R\ v H.W B# LLE*i: —*Vi \ Mmttg*^-"^ .: ~ ~.„,^__ll.LlffiLl_ir-iI_REET':V ' Mp "" -*r . <>■ ( (OP_?aBITHY OPERA HOt'tlß), i "■•- BEGS TO __N__a__AM THAT SHE IS j ■-";■ *- \ss •" I i NOW SHOW?NG^ { , B , ENGLISH and PARISIAN MILLINERY ' ENGLISH and PARISIAN MILLINERY < " Sw/ 1 RECEIVED PER lONIC. ( 1 October*. 188*. ' "". ■ '*■"" "b::z_?'*"b STC'> R. WILKINS, F. R. C. S. I Consuming akd Operating Schgeon, i Is at his Surgery for General Practice,, auso . Era, Ear, and Throat Diseases,. MORNINGS, AIfTBRNOONS, AND EVENINGS. Consultation Feeß very •Moderate i Dr. Wilkins spent seven years at Moorenolus ' Bye Hospital, London, under Messrs Bowman and CrlChett. two at Throat Hospital, London, seven years Honorary Surgeon Albert Hospital, and eight years at Eye, Ear, and Throat In flrmary.Molboarna. Adiustsspcctnclestosights. -Consulting Rooms, Queen-street (noar Post. ntiloe). Auckland. E x D ° R l q> MILNE & CHOYCE Have just received a Supplementary Shipment of 12 cases, per Doric, of tho LATEST LONDON NOVELTIES. 1 esse VISITES and MANTLES 1 wise MILLINERY, CAPES, &c. 1 case FLOWERS and FEATHERS 2 cases STRAW HATS and BONNETS 1 case GLOVES and HOSIERY 1 case LACK GOODS 1 caso PLASTRONS, NECK ARRANGE MENTS, and DRESS TRIMMINGS 1 caso CHINA SILKS. «HOT SILKS, &c 1 cose CRINOLINE STEKL •._.„,_ £< 1 case LINEN TABLING and BLEACHED P TjOTHS '' " 1 caso COSTUMES, VERY HANDSOME. «__r The Built of above Goods were- bough a'Job al the end of the London, Season and will be Sqhl Correspondingly Low THE EXHIBITION GAUNTLET GLOVES, which Ought to bo marked 30s por pair, are' A SPECIAL NOVELTY. THE'PLASTRONS AND DRESS TRIM MINGS are also specially new and STYLISH." ' ' ' MILNE & CSIIUYCE, LO_SJV_S AND' WELLESIJBr %TiIEETS. !?,_'. . ■ ._ CH. HUXTABLE, M; D., • MASTER IN SURGERY, ■ Has Removed to Wollcsley*_treet" East, one doors from Symonls-street. AtHomb for Consultation, 8 to 9.30 a.m., 2 p.m., 6 to 7.30 p m. , AT King and Son's, Queen-street, 11.30 a.m. At Robinson's, Chemist, Pabneli, i p.m. Public Vaccination every Friday, at King's. F'"EATHER DYEING OR CLEANING PAR EXCELLENCE. " STRAW HATS AND BONNETS PERFECTLY CLEANED, DYED, OB ALTERHD. Quickness,of Exiicution and Moderate Cost i spooi illy considered. MRS D. P. FISHERj ' ' For many years in business in Wellington, and well known In several parts of the colony, do sires to Intimate the opening of premises at. ORAM'S BUILDJ_NGS, ■ , Corner of WELLESLEY AND HOBSON; STREETS, | ~, .On the line of Tramway. ..., j * In the art of Dyeing MirS Fishor acknowledges no superior in the colonies,-and admits of very, few equals. .YY ' j ■'



THE SNAKE ROOT-REMEDY ron RHEUMATISMandGOUT.-The Cimicifuqa(Acre*:Racemoba) or Black SNAKE ROOT has been long celebrated ASA RHEUMATISM REMEDY. THIS PREPARATION IS THE MOST CERTAIN IN ITS EFFECTS. AND ■_.-.-,_*. »,_. t> «„UIIII KCUtr OH EFFECT A CURE." 6a. WB »OTTLC r .'AT AVCVAt.'^. '".Wt PHM\MM_-I,"' o??oS\tt e^K. M--H.l. mitttl St