SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

mm, WA m ffß I This Evening, 8.58 HlUf 1 WAIKK< To morrow Morning, 9.18 SUN3ET.-This Evening, 6.19 . _, . SONniBE.-To-morrow Morning, l-W%. ~i MOON'S AOEL-Firat QnartoT, Mtb,a6s a.m..

ARRIVALS.

LAST BVESINO. ;j "'■", Waitaki, sb,, Crawford, from Wliarigaroi m SlacgreKOr. 8.5., Jolmsoujirora Wtongai-ei Gisborne, schoonor, Skiiincr, froffltafSßOrno- TO-DAY. '%•' ' "">' Wellington, s.s., Stevenson, from Russell

DEPARTURES.

{hsw i -'••-.. •■,- t. - LABT EVKNINGv ;~ Clansman,s.B, Fartmhnr. for Tiiurnnga Glenclg, 8.5., Aniodeo, for Mercury Bar

«-,-.Jx.wabdb. Coastwise. — Bessy, from Wha rigarol, with 30 tons clay: L«o, from Opotiki, with 51 sacks maize, 23 hides, 53 sacks bones; Morning Light, from Cabbage Baj-, with 21,000 feet Umber; Rata. from Waiara, with.3l,ooo toot timber; Ghost, from Mongonni, with 19 kauri logs.

: Outwards. Coastwise. — Loo, for Tairua; Morning Light, for Cabbage Bay; Ghost for Paklri.

Tho schooner Qaeon left Ilokianga for this port yesterday. ■

Tho s.s. Rotomahana broko her propeller going down to tho Thames last evening, and will probably bo detained there till Saturday morning.

Tho New Zealand Shipping Company's now Bteamer Kaikoura left tho Capo of Good Hope yo3terday for New Zealand.

The B.S. Rimutakl. anothor now steamer for tho New Zealand Shipping Company, has been safely launched. :■

The s.s. Southom Cross left Gisbomo for this port at 7.30 a.m. to-day, and may bo oxpected to arrive hero about noon to morrow.

The barqne Kontish Las 3 was towed out of Whangaroa by the s.s. Wellington yesterday, and sailed for tho South.

' Tho ship1 Hermlono having completed tho diSDhargo of her inward cargo, will haul off from the wharf to-morrow.

Tho brlgantino Magellan Cloud (Mattews), for Noumea, via Tairua, and tho throe-masted schooner Malle (Lano) for Friendly Islands, entered outwards at tho Customs to-day.

'■••• The schooner Gisborno arrived from Gisbomo and intermediate ports last evening with 103 sacks maize, 180 pigs, 35 sacks and 1 bale fungus, 18 hides, 30 casks whale oil, GO checsos, 7 coops I fowls, and a few packages sundries.

The s.s. Waitaki arrived from Whangarei last evening with the following passengers:— Messrs Hunter, Lewis, Cassin, Bnrr, Longlev, Mosdamca Barr, Ramsbottom. Alderton, Carter, Hoaton, Misses Alderton, Lllley, Stevenson, Dont, McDonald, Wolk, Mow.

The s.a. Macgregor returned from Whangarei last evening with the following passengers:— Meßdamoa Gordon, Frescott, Jones, Misses Gordon and Elliott, Messrs Hudson, Major, Basltim, Savill, Jones, McLeod, Beaum, Brown, Smith, and three steerage.

3 The s.s. Thomas Ruasell, whielvarrivod from Naplur and Qisborno yesterday with a cargo of cattle and' sheep, is announced to leave" for the South again this evening.

During the last three months tho cutter Mana has undergone a thorough overhaul at the hands of Messrs Hewson and Melvillo. Tho repairs included a new frame, and the vessel is bow staunch and eoaworthy in every respect She is still to be engaged in tho timber trade "between this port and Toirna. The s.B. Wellington arrived from Russell at 8.30 0,m., -with the following passengers:— Messrs Shepherd, Bromley, K. J. French, A. H. Nathan, Devonport, Cook, Begg, Longdell, Middloton, Mariner, Nevin, Revs. Burrows and Haselden, Moßdamoa Hare and Trenchant. Cap tain Macgregor. and 5 In tho steerage. The Wellington leaves for Whanearel at 8 o'clock this evening. ~,......

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

ARRIVAL, Hannah Mokau, s,s., Windsor, from Kawhia • anlWaitara DEPARTURE. Hannah Mokau, s.s., Windsor, for Raglan i

The s.s. Hannah Mokau arrived from Kawliia and Waitara" thia morning at 8 o'clock, with 20 head of cattle, 11 cases bacon, 1 bole fungus and * 20 packages. She left again at noon for Raglan,

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Manukau Heads, this d*y.—Sailed, 2.80 p,m.: Haurakiaud HannahMokau. Taukanoa. this day.—Arrived: Clansman, from Auckland, 7.20 a.m. < , Waitaba, this day.—Sailed: Argyle, for One h'trtiga-, 12.15- p.m.; Hauraki, for Onehunga, lt.sDjun> . - Wellington, this day.—Arrived: Trevelyan, ship, Captain RodbiH from London, 110 daya. All well. ..,'".

KAIPARA SHIPPING.

Heads, this day.—The s.s. Stella towed over the bar last evening the barques Wenona and Clifton. -Ti .

Completion or the Lighthouse. The lighthouse Is finished, and will be lighted on Ist December next.

COMMERCIAL.

Evening Stab Office, this day. . M« Alfred Buc^lastd's Weekly Rkpobt. . At the Haymarkct on November 11, hay and straw stood at last week's value, oats main % talced ruling prices, chaff was of slow Bale, only KOodiotu being oompetedfor. Horses were infull numbers, those of good^lass bringing value* satisfactory to seUer»vßeavy draught, £30; raotlium £18 to £20; £iacks fully maintained thflir. viilne»,one,,of jtood, c^assbrtaging£4p. A :t Tuesday's sale fodder kopt to values of Friday previous. The hide and akitt market was fairly BTippUeoVquaßties ruled lowoi" than at previous , Bale.butprices proportionately nC lea atpastrates. Butcher's skins are Btfll waHUng^top pnces.viz., iisto 4s lid, lighter weights 2aild to k 1 lja% Taltow - was only in short supply, and of- .""g""3™?' quality. Small lots of wool were ojered in Sags, bringing 4Jd to 5Jd. Prices show .»•» up ward tendency, and at tha coming tale: •■4 c" comber 3, it is anticipated that values -will De more satisfactory to growers than at lust aeaaoj.'- At Pokeno on Monday all cattle were sold, re serves in all cases being realised. At Drary bbJo young sftfok was plentiful, and twohnndred and fit ty■ iioiid found i buyers. At Remuera on Thursday about 100 store cattle, principally steers, were yarded. Prices for grown and fresh-conditioned steers -were fairly sustained, Tint two to three-year-olds were at lower values. Fat cattle were in full numbers; prices fell con -1 aiderably—and steers -of good quality ranged from 18a to2ostheloolbn. Fat sheep were also in excess of requirements, and fell in price—&i . for ewes and 2jd for. prime wethers were the ruling pr cos- Lambs abundant, but fairly maintained late values, and piga wore in better §es3H9 Hunter and Nolan's EEroRT.— • Horseß: A very large number have beon * brought forward, mid round purchases. Abpve the usual number subraittodjit an ordinary sa'fi were, brought under the hammer at the special Bale on Wednesday, and found purchasers at an advance of tallyJKfperJicad on jnairkocrates. The - Durham Yards were crammed on Friday; bid dingwasßlow except forfavouriteloto.andpricea had a tendency to recede as compared with the previous-week. We quote: Hacks,from £1 to£2s; ' harness horses, from £7 to £26105. »Wool, skinß, and hides: Demand good. The hides—pitched of inferior description—skins and wopl advanced ia value We quoto: Hidoa, at from 2jd to 3W; »k!nS,33 7dtoSsW: wool, 63d to 6&d.-: Cattle:; The supply has not been partioularly large, bn6 there has beon a little slackness in the demand, consequently prices have ruled slightly.iv favour of the purchaser a? compared with the previous ' week. The Newp arkot Yards wore fairly well flUedonTuteduy pampctition was not brisk, and ■ Diices for fat and dairy were a shade lower than . in the previous week ; stores without note worthy alteration; Waikato averages were: HetiU. £9 129 6d; Westney, & lls; 8 steers, Noble, £6 lob ;.8 steera, Hodgson, £8 10s. Sheep:' There was1: a rather Bhort market on Tuesday, but there was a downward tendenoy Ini talue. Wethers sold at from lls fid to lls 9d.: iAmbsiPJentiful; sold at from 6b to 13s. Pins ■were in average supply, and generally of good despriptibn'j prices ranged from,2d to 31d per pouiidiivfl weight.

AUCKLAND PRODUCE MARKET.

Visit ask Daisy Pkoduce.—AVholesale: But ■-. t«S'&eah,'Bdi: Butter; salt (sta-oe). 9d to lOd Cta 986, good factory, 5Jd to 6}d; Cantcrhury. do.. Cdtoojd: Kbrs. doz., la ; Jjivd, per bladder, Td. to7»d; Baconanl Hams,' Provincial, 6d to 8d; Hams,Bd to ad; Bacon in cloth, Old ; Bacon and Hamsi in equal Dumbcrs. 9}d; Hams only, li}d; 3aiaß,';per case, 5d oz;. £i 17s 6d to £1 )«B:d; Honey in bulk. 4d perlb. Retail; Butter, fresh, lOd; 'Bait do.. lOd to la: Cheese, colonial, 9d to lOd; Eggs, per doz.. 1h; Laitf, per lb, 8d to 9d ;■ Bacon, per lb, 109 to Is 3d; HamK. do., Is to Is 4d. FtOwß Market. — Wholesale. — Superfine -flour.'sllk dressed, per ton, «12; do, do, house hold, £11; hundreds,- ss; flfdes. 10s per. ton extra; sacks and bags free; Southern dp, £910* to t9 lss: bran, per ton. Backs included, local, Ai 10a; Southern do, £6; sharps, £5.10a; cabin bread, £18; oatmeal, do,-'£ls; maize. Is 3d ; new ' potatoes. £3 per ton; pearl barley do. £22 to £21; 'Kauri Gum. Flax, &c. —, The market, Is very weak with few buyers. Weqiibte: Poor ordinary, 32s to 31s; .good ordinary, 35a to. 38a; superior. £10 and upwards; East Coast, £S2 to £66.'i Supply for November 'to date, SW t»OB; flax per ton. £18 to £21; tow, do., £7 to £9: fungus per-lb; 2id;cocbanut fibre,' perowt, 165t017b.; . ■ '*" "■;■.'■' ■•' '■■'■■'■■< Coal an o ITikewoob Alabkbt.—Coal: Now castlo (ship's aide).,i2Bs to 30a per ton;: yard, 32a tfr 355: Bar ot Islands, at yards, : 86s Sd; screened, SOS 6d; ditto it the mines. 13a U; ship's side, ,265; Waikato. 8a to 12a; in Auckland, 18s to 225; Karoo, 12a per ton at, loading ground; Taupiri at mine, «s6d to i2s Bt yard, 19s fid to 225: Whancrarei, at mine, 9s 6d; yard (sWain), 17s; household, 21s; delivsred, ! 33a, Firewood: Uncut at wharf (cargo), 8s 6d to 9b per ton: delivered. 14a4 cut. 17s to 183. : Bujlbinq Matjijuaxs.—Timßer:; Boards and j BCantling, )00(t, heat, .1 la ; geoond-elnsp. 8s; best, planedwtonKUed, and prooved; flrstclaas, •Mg6^tmedium, li's: second ditto. 10s 6d.' Mills: CarKO.best.lla'; Seoond-clas3,sa6d; baulk, 8s Cd.'' '■New Zealand psilings, SEt (sap)', IDs; sft. (heart), 13s; 6tt, Us; U-treerails,£aiOS'per 100; purlri , ppsto.;£64Oa to £7 10a t shingles. 16a per 1,000; Hobatt jpaliiigs, 6tt; 193;-6Jt, 21s; Hobart rails. SOa, selling ijuotatione. Bricks, (at Arondale), 40sper 1,000; town yards,6ostossa; deliyered,ssa toGo9i'rl)rain pipes (at works), per 100 (6 inches bore), 10a; ;4 inchps. Us; 3 inches, 9s; 2 Indies, *2 10a per' 1;000; socket glazed pipes, 19 inches; -.fcßdperfoot; ISmches,2a per foot; 12, inches. ■tißUperfoot; 9 inches. Is per foot; fiinohes, 6a. . . ■-. . ■■ lviisSSJm^-"^ISMIlSt''sydttey. .fiS.'to. £3 'lOa, I »JoordinK.toiiualitj-;boaeßoui',iaiOii: Auckland

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

NOVKMBRR 21, IBM. Abbott's Opera Hosafa—" Our Boys," 8 p.m. Auckland. Institute- Conversaiilone, 7.30 p.m. . Ex-celuior rftiill-Mco'tl«!r of JJleo'tors 0( Kdon, Bp.m. !'>:{••."• !'"-.;'- ;;.; - 'JV

Drill-Blied — .fiortiouitin'al SeeieVy's Spring Show, I2to 10 p.fti. | Naval AMiUeVjMrar&de for Boat Practice, Watormen'a Steps, 7 p.m. .

Chief Post-office, Auckland.

Maim will Close as under :—

Tnis Day.

For Napier and Gisborne, por Thomas Russell,

at 1 p.m. For Whangarei Heads. Parua, Waipu, Whan garei, Kamo, Tangilma, and Mangapai, per Macgregor or Waitaki, at 6 p.m. For Thames, por Knterpriso, at 5,30 p.m. Saturoay, 22nd inst* For Tryphona, Port Fitzory and Whangapara para, per Glenelg, at. 7 <k.nis ' \ For Waitara etc., pftr lAlla Rcokh, at 7.40 a.m. For Walwora, MahXirangi, Matnkana, Itanga wni, etcs, per pxißo Casoy, at 10 a.m. For Kati KeM , Tauranga, etc., por Rotomahana,

at3p.m* For T Iwmcs, per Rotonmhana, at 3.30 p.ra.

Monday, 21th inst. For Coromandel, per Coromandol. at 1.30 p.m, E'or Tauranga, Uhinemutu, and Opotiki, per Wellington, at 6 Ma. For Russell, Kawakawa. Herds Point, Whangattta, and Mongonui, per Clansman, at 5 p.w>.

Tuesday, 25th inst,

For Taranaki and Southern Ports, per Rotorua,

at 11 a.m. For Chatham Islands, per Omaha, at U a,m,

Tuesday, December 9. Per s.s. City of Sydney, as follow;■«=• For Navigators Islands, ttacclvttch Islands. United States ot Amcrtoo, Uftnada, British Columbia, Central, awl Settlh America, and British and Forqiß& W£Bt Indies, at 1 p.m For United KlSgdom and Contlnont of Buropo, at 1 p.m. . Money orders, rogistorod letters and nowe papers, at 11.30 a.m. IMo letters, bearing an extra feo of Biz pence in addition to the postage, will be received by tho- Mail Agent on board the atoamec up to tho time ot sailing. This mail will bo dna In London oh Btitur day, 17th January, 1885.

N.B.—From and after the 15th November met,, tho following rates oJ Poi-tajip mtißt bo prepaid on Correspondence for tho United Kingdom, addressed to bo sent Vta Urindlei :-

On all Letters one shilling per half-ouncoor f ruction of half an ounce.

On all Book Packets and Parcels, three pence for every two ounces or fraction of two ounces.

On all Newspapers, twopenco each. Correspondence addressed via Suez and Brindisi, and not fully prepaid, will be for warded via San Franctso. 8, B. 8188, Chief Postmaster. Chief Fost-offlco, Auckland.

Births.

HEWITT.-0n November 29th, at Klngsland^ the wife of Mr J. Hewitt ot a daughter. NEVILL.—On November 20. at her residence, Suirolk Hotel, tho wUo of John NeVillot a son.

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

FRIDAY. NOVEMBER 21, 1884.

For the cause that tacks assistant*, For the wrong that needs reelatanw. For the future in tho distune©, And the good that we win do.

There is a reference in our cable despatches to-day to the International Conference at present sitting at Berlin for the purpose of settling the Congo question. Only a small minority of ouir readers probably have a clear idea of the nature of the conflicting in terests which have induced the. Great Powers, in conjunction with the United States, to appoint an international arbitration for their adjustment. The Conference meets upon the invitation of Prince Bismarck, and hence the choice of the German capital as the place of deliberation. If we take a map of Africa, and follow the course of the Congo upwards from its outlet on the West Coast, it is at once seen how the heart of that vast continent in its least known regions is tapped by this magnificent water-way. Three hundred years ago, the Portuguese erected a pillar at the mouth of the river in assertion of their rights as dis coverers, but they did nothing more, and in the course of time men of all nationalities opened up trading re lations with the natives, bartering European goods for ivory and other Central African products. For a dis tance of 70 miles up the river, numer ous factories have been erected on both banks, no one troubling to inquire into the question of ownership; shipping came and departed without being chal lenged, and everyone was contented. Between the head of the seaborne navi gation and the upper reaches of the Congo, however, there occur a series of impassable rocky rapids, which render this splendid river almost uselesj to commerce. Stanley's explorations proved, however, that when the succession of. lower rapids were passed the Congo became a broad navigable water, along which steamers could ply in safety straight into the heart of. the great con tinent for a distance of 1,400 miles, ■with branches in many directions. Stanley.desired to; gtre his discoveries commercial value. He returned to Europe, and out of the elements gathered together at .the Geographical Conference held at Berlin in 1876 was formed the International African Asso ciation. The constitution of this society has undergone some modifica tion since'then, and the funds for the work it has carried out have been con tributed principally by the King of the Belgians out of the fortune he had set aside for his son, whose untimely death set free the pro vision that had been made for him. The King wished to apply the money to some philanthropic work, and the work undertaken by the African Association, namely, (l to' build hospital and scientific stations up the Congo, to discountenance the slave trade, to' survey, inquire, and analyse the land, people, and resources," won the King's ap[jro\al.

. Stanley's first engagement with the Association was, to construct a road round the rapids, from the lower navigation to the upper river, and to launch a steamer on the higher waters. This work was a most arduous one, but Stanley pursued.it with dogged resolu tion^ What was his disgust, on success fully accomplishing it, after untold hardships, to find that a French ex plorer, M. de Brazza, entering the country from the sea by another route, had reached Stanley Pool, the com mencement of, safe navigation; before him, and by virtue'of a treaty with a petty, chief claimed possession of the territory: for France. Stanley disputed the concession, and established his :principal station, Leopoldville, with 116 houses, store, and farm,, launched, his steamer, and then returned to Europe. ?De Brazza also went back to France to assert his claims. While his rival was blustering in Paris, Stanley re turned quietly to the scene of Operations, made treaties with the chiefs along de Brazza's line of road, purchasing their lands for piecesof gorgeous cloth, trinkets, and other trade dear to the heart of a nigger, and also made, on behalf of the Association, similar-acquisitions in the Upper Conge, giving, .as far as the native rulers can give, a; complete monopoly of the coun try. Having thus circumvented his enemy, Stanley returned to Europe to press for a recognition of the entire Upper Congo as a free State with a regular constitution, which he is new drafting. He also fitted cut another expedition to continue the/ Com]Jany'£ sch'eitfeY which stops at nothing short ■ofa line of travel right across Africa 'fromHhfeAtlanticta the Mian Ocean

Lieutenant Becker, who is ■.eiitrtt^i with the .command of this explora tion, left Brussels recently! for Zan zibar* The Association haVe already opened the way frdfn Zanzibar to Lake Tanganyika, establishing s ations at Karema on the east shore and Kareraa on the west shore of the lake. The native track from Zanzibar to Ujiji is now a well beaten road, and is travelled in 45' days. Stores for the mission stations on the lake and the Association's establishments are regu larly carried from the east coast by natives a distance of 500 miles. Lieut. I Becker is to open up the road between the lake and the head of the Congo, at Nyangwc, about 340 miles west of Tan ganyika, and one of the greatest native markets on the Continent —where thousands of natives gather to exchange their products. From this point the Association intend to establish 'settle ments down the Congo for 337 miles to Stanley Falls, where Stanley's furthest station is located, about 1,400 miles from the river's mouth*

The limits proposed by Stanley for his "Free State of the Congo " are :—

Tho territory tvo 'claims to havo acquired for ti«s. International Association on the t^ppttr Congo, extending 1,350 miles inland irom pur lowest station on the Congo (Nokki), with.a breadth varying from 20 to 450 miles, with means besides to intluoiWo all tho[tribesfrom the sea tothuTangun.yikai a distanco of 1.260 miles from the Biultcß o* the Kapai to the sources .of tfto Itimbiri, a distance of I ,HW wires from San Salvador to the sheroe Of the Mutu Nzize—a clear 1,300,000 English square miles, containing » population of about 40 million souls. Secondly, that the European powers shall ■Barrend,r the whole of the Congo to the Association, from the sea up as far as it can govern and ru'.o.

Now, Stanley's proposal for the recognition of the Association's control over the mouth of the Congo affects established international right?. A similar claim Avas made by Portugal. The little kingdom, seeing a chante of levying black mail in the form of cus toms' tariffs on the intneasmg fcbm merce of the Cohgoj tfeVlVed its old claim, which Earl tiranville, British Foreign Secretary, foolishly ac knowledged. When this became known, however, an outcry arose that prevented the ratification of the treaty. Stanley promises in return for the recognition of his State to proclaim the river free to the eomnverte of all nations, and to build x railway of 250 miles from ths tawer navigation round the rapMs tti 'the upper river, opening At A sUfoke the interior of the country. He says that the necessary capital will be forthcoming immediately the scheme receives international recognition. These are the chief propositions that will be considered by the Conference. Our cable news W-day states that Ger many agrees to the neutrality of the Congo, and that a committee has been appointed to define the boundaries of the Congo district, but it docs not say whether this signifies a recognition or rejection of Stanley's scheme ; we may infer, however, that it certainly means a summary rejection of the claims of Portugal and its proposed embargo on the commerce of the riter which it has done nothing to develop.

To-morrow's StAR, cohsiating of a large double les\\e> will contain further instal ment of new and exciting tale " A Stranded Ship j" Random Shots, by " Zamiel;" short tales—" A Dark Deed, "The Duke and tho Boatswain," and " A Violinist Who Could Not Play," " A Model Ghcsfc Story,' "Willing and Thought-Readitg," '<A Mysterious Cornish Murder," " Chinese Lepers," "Russia's Great Traveller,"The Garden by "Hortus," Gossip from Stage and Studio, Field Sport* and Aquatics, Sporting Notes, &c, ic.

Dr. Kenderdine, with his Usual liberality, sends us £1 in aid of the family Lawrence, who were burned out on Saturday night.

The property-owners of Customs-street West by deputation induced the Council last night to defer for a week tho final determination of tho depth and extent of the proposed filling in that thoroughfare, in order to admit of certain representations' which thoy wish to make being supported by an array of facts and figures.

Timothy Howard, the bailiff, who died intestate tn the Hospital on tho 19th met., has left property amounting to more than LI,OOO. He wuu a parson of miserly habits. Mr Thomas Macflarlano, Major Green, and two other persons attended his funeral.

Two men in a very advanced stnto ef inebriety, had a pugilistic encounter in front of tho Imperial Hotel this morning. Both were so drunk that the blows ex changed did very little injnry to either, but sovornl heavy falls on the pavement gave tho combatants several severe bruises. There was a crowd of about a hundred per sons looking on, but the police were nn represented, and the disgusting scene was eventually stopped by the intervention of peaceably-disposed persons..

The Spring Show in connection with tho Auckland Gardeners' Horticulture Society was opened in the Drill-shed to-day, and promises to be a great success. There are numerous entries, and a splendid floral display. There are nearly twice as many exhibitors at the present Show as at that held this time last year.

Henry Brown, a lad 15 years of age, son of Mr B. Brown, confectioner, of Symonds ptreet, met with a painful accident yester day. Ho was employed by Mr Andrews, blacksmith, of Epsom, and was en gaged near a machine when ho slipped) his leg caught in a revolving bolt, and ho was carried round several times. When he was extricated he fell heavily _on the- ground, when one of his wrists were broken, and the hand thrown right over the forearm. The lad was attended to by Dr. Tennant and was afterwards taken home, where be will probably bo an invalid for some consider able time.

The Auckland Navals intend to make a trip round the harbour in their cutter and gig this evening, when they will engage in bring both with the cannon and small arms. Persons living near the water need not, therefore, be alarmed when they hear the reports; which, if unexpected, might prove alarmisg.

The irrepressible Garrard has'another grievance against a member of the legal profession—not Mr Cotter this time, but Mr Napier, who defended Mrs O'Brien in the Polico Court lately, on the charges of assault and abusive language brought against her by Garrard. The justices ordered tho great agitator to pay the costs, amounting to £3 15s, and Mr Napier has now issued a distress warrant to enforce pay ment. William George, however, has de termined to appeal for the protection of the Minister of Justice,, and has addressed a petition to the local Court Officials to stay proceeding,' pending the reply of the Minister. £hia missivo, it appears, has failed to soften the hearts of those in authority,, and tho probability is that in a few days Che orators household gods will be transported from tho family mansion to the mart of an auctioneer. ' We understand that Mr Garrard intends, should the reply of the Minister of Justice be unfavourable, to appeal to the House of Lords.

Both Harbour Board and City Council have been displaying such great activity of late in the letting of large contracts that for the next few months it should be difficult to find any able-bodied and industrious man unemployed. For the nonce then,the great labour agitator, like the Moor of Venice, will find his occupation gone. At .its meeting last night the City Council let contracts as follow:—Extension of Salt Water Baths for tho special behalf of ladies and boys, Wells and Gardiner, L 568 j for mation of Kyber Pass as far as Goal Road, Thos. Mulvihiil & Co., L 2.388 10s; forma tion of Upper Symonds-street.-T. Burke and Co., L 3,396 9a6J. These are in addition to the Stanley - street sewer contract, which was let a fortnight or three weeks ago, but in respect of which a hitch had occurred with the contractor. And, borrowing a ■phrase from popular hymnology, one may exclaim " still there's more to follow." Tenders are to be at once invited for works of excavation and filling-in in Lower Hobson and Customs - street West, the drainage and filling of Patteson-street to permanrnt lf^'el Jand for excavation works n Col'eieHfU. Plans ar e'ikewiae being prepared for works in Uratton Eoud and .George-street. A plethora of work U sure to lead .to a speedy dearth of unengaged labour.'

. Cr. Alokin made A determined effort in the'Cou.ncil last night to reUeve^the East W&rdljbin the sole charse for til!'Stanley street/sewer contract. "He.wjtl that as a sum of £3,")p0 had been voted for tho work so^Ong agi.'as ISSI, it wbulabe most unfair now to deduct tho amount'from the Eapt Ward's allocalod share .of -the loan. Those- who would support sucjb a base proposal would incur tfe'atigmtt of dis honesty. ' Despite this plain ejkakirigj Uti .AiekiiiT, liiotioh was not carried, but as a Compromiso it was referred to the Finance Committeo, tho members of which evidently shrunk from tho responsibility, as thoy vainly tried to cupt it upon the shouldeis of tho Legal Committee.

Mr R. T. Chatfiold writes i—'.' I never stated that Mr Glceson authorioed toe to offer Evans's interest in the City Hotel for £1,250. This would not be a refutation of Kvane's 'objectionable declaration. My letter to Mr O'Meaghor.expressed Air CtleO' son's opinion only,"

Tho Gospel Temperance Mission havo securod the services of Mr R. Tudehopo In tho formation of a large choir to take part in tho Mission, which will shortly be held hore under Mr R. .T., Mo^lhj thb great and popular temperance ificturer. It is to be jitipetl thftt all who can help Mr Tudehopo tH this laudable work will do so by attend ing tho rehearsal on Saturday evening next in the Alexandrastreot school-room.

It having transpired that the large prizes ofl'ercd for tho whalebout raoo at the Auctt> lundßcgattahavo Inducedseveral builders to evade tho regulations In the construction of new boats, tlio Regatta Co'ttmitte'ft tnlinti to consider the WAU.br 'at an early date, and HA PtittSttd tile rules that anything in the stlapb of outriggers or other unfair innova tions will disqualify any boat from compe tition.

Tho Newton branch of the Auckland Savings Bank will bo opened for tho trans action of general businoss on Monday next.

To the Editor: Sir,—A few weeks ago one of your correspondents called attention to the abuse of the cane in some of our schools. Last night I was shown the thumb of a young man which Isdisfigurod for life, in consequence of a barbarous use of tho cane some ten years ago by' an old Irish sodjer, teacher, at Tftpu Crook. I also onco saw tho back of a girl which displayed long WoltS for several days aftet Boiiift- oaned by tho samo brutal Wicher. I havo never seen gulch injuridus e'Veeta from tho übo of tho fcaVvsb.—t am, &c, Parent. ,

According to a cable message roceived from Sydnoy, Mr Booth, tho founder of tho Blue Ribbon Army, contemplates making a three months' tour of New- Zealand, com moncing in Auckland in January next.

At an extraordinary irieetlhg of tho shareholders of tho Auckland Tobacco Company yesterday afternoon, the resolu tion of v previous meeting to increase tho capital by £20,000 in as many shares, and to absorb or amalgamate with tho New Zealand Tobacco Company, was unani mously confirmed.

The first heat of North Shore Rowing Club's "trial fours" (for the trophies pro eontcd by tho hon. Troasuror of the club) will tako place this evening at 6.30, instead of to-morrow afternoon. Tho remainder of of tho heats will start at 2.30 p.m. to-mor row. Tho el'ewß for this evening are:—J. Webster, F. Diider, J, Patterson, W, Robinson, and G. Burgess, S. McGechie, W. Wynyard, and J. Sibbin.

A conference of tho temperance repro sontivtivort of the Churches «as held last evening in tho hall of tho Young Mon'g Christian Association. Hoy. Samuel Mao fnrlano (President of tho Mincion), Mr Joseph jNowman (Treasurer), nnd Mr A. Cox (Soc rctary), wore prosont. A number of sug gestions were discussed respecting the pnblic reception of Mr Booth, the popular temperanco lecturer, on his expected ar rival in Auckland. Those suggestions wore discussed, and Mr Cox was instructed to write to Mr Booth thereon, and for informa tion. The meeting was then adjourned.

A Government Gazette just issued has the following orders respecting places and times fop holding sittings of tho Supreme Court in Auckland district:—Sittings for trial of criminal cases will bo hold, to commence on the following days at eleven n.m. :--Wednesday, 7th January j Wednesday, Sth April; Monday, Oth July ; Monday, 6th October. Sittings for tho trial of civil actions commence on the following dayß it ten o'clock :—Wednesday, 14th January j Wednesday, 15th April; Monday, 13th July ; Monday, 3rd August; Monday, 7th September ; Monday, 12th October. Tho trial of cases under the Divorce and Matrimonial Causes -Ait,. 1807, may take place at any of the nbovc-mentionod sittings for the trial of civil actions. Sittings of the Court in Banco will bo held every Wodnes d»y,"and sittings in Chambers every Tues day and Friday, except during the vaca tion, the absence of the judge, or when he is ongaged on other business.

At the Foresters' Hall, Newton, last even ing, on entertainment of a pleasing character was given for the benefit of tho Newton Cricket Club. Some capital music wag played by the Mossvsllannckon and Hartley Bros., who contributed much to the success of tho performance. Miss Froude recited " The Lady of Provenco " |n a very credit able manner. Miss Hargravo Bang " Lore's Rcquost" and " Tit for Tat," both of which selections were loudly applauded, and the latter encored. | Mr CJcorL'o Morris made a hit in his songs,' entitled respectively "The Maßher1' and "The French man." He was rewarded with great applause, and on each occasion had to re spond to an emphatic encore. Messrs 11. Mason and H. O'Brien contributed a duet, "The Sailor Sighs " ; and Mr Mason after wards song "Speed On"; while Mrs Osmond contributed "Apart* Mr R. Sceats gave a fine interpretation of "Now, my Courage" (from "Maritana"); and Mr W. Goorge gave "The Privateer," which wan well received. Miss Stevens played a violin solp from '.' Martha," being accompanied by her sister at the pianoforte. An encore was demanded, and responded to. Mr H. Roberta was very successful in an amusing sketch, entitled "Tawhiao's Adventures in London," which provoked great amusement, and secured him a recall. Messrs Riley Bros.' silver shoe dance was also well received. Tho performance was concluded with tho National Anthem.

A very attractive '.scturo was delivered last evening in St. Sepulchre's School-room' by Mr Blackman, entitled "A Gentleman of tho Stuart Period," Yen. Archdeacon Dudley in the chair. ■;[ The events, promin ent characters, and principal writers of the time of the Stuarts were duly introduced, and John Evelyn, the "Diarist" waa shown to be the best type' of the old English gentlemon of the period, when licentious ness was frequently a passport to Royal patronage, especially in the time of the "Merrie Monarch." The audience was attentive but not numerous, and on the motion of Mr Ewington, seconded by Mr Milligan Hogg, a special vote of thanks was passed to the lecturer, and briefly acknow leged. . ,:■..>.. '•'■-.,-

To the Editor: Sir.-By'last night's Stah I tee that the re-opening of the Museum is to be accompanied with a con versazione, limited to members and their friends. On previous occasions the conver saziones have been open to the public at a small charge for admission, enabling those of tho public of a scientific tnru to gain a little knowlodge and.,spend a pleasant hour or two, which I have had the pleasure of on former occasions. " I think it a pity to shut the public out, seeing there ia so little chance of seeing anything of the sort in Auckland.1 Formerly tho Museum has been crowded. Query : Have the Council decided this time to enjoy themselves to the exclusion of tho public, having got over the want of funds through the generosity of tho late Mr Coetley?— Yours, etc.; S. C. Stbeetur, Newton."

Oiir report of the City Council meeting, which appoars upon the fourth page of this iasuo, contains several typographical errors, which, in the hurry of getting to press, escaped correction. Thus, the petition from the ratepayers of Fernleighana Ryle streets Slated " that, whefeas they had fulloued the natural watercourse by draining to Mr Ed. Shillington's' property, that gentleman re fused to continue it," but the omission of the italicised words obscures the meaning. Affrmm of certain complaints preferred by. Fire Superintendent Hughes against the 'building Inspector, the Mayor re marlt'ed that Mr Hughes -had once been Aesiatant Building Inspector, and that whon he resigned the Engineer had reported that it was the wisest thing he could- have done;J lii the report "wisest" is mis' printed "worst." The Mayor.answered Nos. 1 and 3 of Civ Upton's-questions re the Costley bequest in the .negative, and in reply to question No. 2, explained, that L 12,000 had been received by tho .trustees, who were ex-Mayor Clark', exiCopncillor Harper, and himself;" LlljCOO h,ad b,een in; vested in first mortgages upon 'first-class property, at the rata of 7 per cent, interest, and for terms extending from 3 to 5 years. £7,000 had been invested, in a lump sum in this way, and the first half-' yearly payment of interest upon it would be made on the 21st inst. There was still v stiiii of £400, awaiting lucrative invest ment, and prbbably, £150" more would, be forthcorcirig wheji itfaeCpetley.estate was

A labourer, Joseph Abodes, was itnctl 40.4, with coats £2 Us,; this morning:for permitting a nuisance on premises in'his occupation in Princes-streot. Tho wife of the. defendant stated to the Court that'they had entered very recently into possession of the place,next to tho Mueeum, that they had never used the closet's and did not'even know that there wan a closet Oil. the pro mjjjesi MfrHhotjes. hfld'aewd pfomfltly.,oß noon as informed of tho nuisance. Despite this evidence, however, a fine and costs as above was impascd. The poor woman left the Court crying bitterly from a sense of injustice, saying sho did not possess 20s, apart from her small stock of furniture, in all the world.

A man named Wilson fell down a well in Lome street yesterday and sustained several cute about his head. His injuries, whioh are fortunately not of a serious character, havo been attended to by Dr. Tetihant,

It was resolved this morning to eittend tho operations of the Tobttcco Company started by Mr August Vollbradht so as to embraco the manufacture of "the fragrant weed " into cigars and tpbncfcb. .The, CohV Hahyis htjHb&Mth to lib Known as " Volll oracht's New Zealand Tobacco Growing, Curing and Manufacturing Company.

A shooting match between the Auckland and North Shore Navals has been arranged to take place on Saturday afternoon at Brick Bay. Tho Auckland Navals will row ovor in their boats.

A Swede named George Carlssoii was engaged rigging a vcsßel Alongside, of tho Railway What! this liiormhif when a derrick fell upon his back. He was con veyed to the Hospital, and is now being troated for internal injuries which resulted from tho accident

A special general meeting of tho Holens ville Timbor Company was held today at tho Company's office, Thero were present : Messrs A. Bull (in the chair), Brott, Reid, Davis, Oxley, Walker, George, A. and It. A. McLeod. Tho business transacted was the confirmation of a special resolution posted on tho 27th October, in which it is decided to reduce the number of directors to five.

Cah t Pbkach Good.—No man can do ft good |ob of Worki prench a good sermon, try a Jaw smlt, well, doctor n patient, or wHte a good artlclo wheti ho feels nileerablt) and dull, with plUßrtlah brttlh."and Uhstruhg horves, and none should make the attempt In such a condition wlifcn it can be bo easily and cheaply removed by a little Hop Bitters, Look (or.

Important to Cricketers.—-The new Ex hibltlonScarf withßlng, light, easy, and elegant, as worn by W. L. Murdoch and others, of the celebrated AUBtrallan team, to bo had of J. W. Hhnckolford. Halter and Outfitter, 80, Vlctorla- Btrcct (five doors above Albert street).—[Advt.]

At the Show.—Tho visitors to the Bliow appoarod tq, enjoy thamaolvbs itnttiuusely on Albert Howard's Birthday. They behaved like Aiicklanders always do when out for a holiday —thoy laughed and talked, ate and drank, and spent their monoy freely. Tho dairy produce came In tor a lot of notice. All day Jong the stalls were surrounded by crowds of people. There is a show of dairy produce going on all tho time in Auckland. No charge Is mado for admission, and all are Invited to call and inpoct tho delicious smoked bams and bacon id to Bd, the prime rich cheeso 64, and the delicious fresh country butter Bd, with all tbo other household delicacies at katon's Co-operative Btorc, next tho Criterion, Hobson street.— {Advt.)

Special attention of all purchasers of allotments Is callod to tbo nrhingeinenta made by Mr J. ft. Itaridorson, to cnaolo alt. to sse lovely Victoria Glen Kstato, Romuora. H*rea pnusfls nro granted at any time, and epenlal conveyances will bo Inld on to-morrow after' noon to transport any who may notify the auctioneer of tholr Intention to accompany tho oxcurslon.—[Auvt.l

FORTES CUE-GARMOYLE SCANDAL.

Verdict of £10,000.

(BY OAM.K.— COr-YRIOHT.)

(Received November 21—11.15 a.m.) London, November 20. Tjik trial of the breach of promise action, Miss Forteecuo versus Viscount Garmolyo opened to day. Defendant consented to a vtirdlci for plaintiff with damages ".at £10,000, tho lull amount claimed. «-•••' "*"

TABLE-TALK.

A "mummery" affair—To-day's weather,

Mnscum conversazione to-night. " Our Boys" at the Opera House. Even old boots can be "heeled."—See the Healer in St. James's Hall.

There aro 3,000 cheese factorios in America.

Mail steamer City of Sydney arrived yes terday at Sydney. The British roldicrs in tho Soudan are to bo "pitted"— Small-pox has broken out among them. Government hare agreed to compensate consignees of condemned fruit on account of the codlin moth.

Agricultural Shows wore held yesterday at Ashburton and Oamaru. Tho Governor is to be asked to open the new ground at Dunedin.

Messrs Charles Ahier, George Lipsoy, Henry Buttle, George Wilson, and Thomas Guirn are gazetted for the Te Aroha Hot Springs Public Domain Board. The shopkeepers of Wanganui have re- Rolved to give their assistants a weekly half holiday by cloaiiiK at two p.m. on Satur days. Some consider Thursday a better day to close. Land is not yet at famine prices in Christ church. A half-acre lot at the corner of ■Colombo and Taura-streote, with Prince of Waloi Hotel thereon, was sold yesterday for £3,645. During tho quarter ending June, 18S4, New Zealand exported 12,039,934^8 ot wool, valued at £525,122. Tho forged Bank of New Zealand notes lately circulated at Christchurch are be lieved to have been fabricated at Welling ton, and the police have arrested several " suspecte " in the latter city. , Professor Payne is still demonstrating his skill (or want of it) with the rillo. At Brighton, Victoria, the other day, he tried to shoot an apple from the back of a man's hand, but seriously wounded the man in stead.

M. de Harven, tho Belgian delegate, who went by steamer- to Wellington yesterday, was prior to his departure entertained to dinner at the Northern Club. Ho returns to Auckland in a week or two. . .

j Dunedin Chamber of Commerce is asking the Government to reduce the charges for the telephone. It appears that the number of subscribers in the colony on April 30th last.waa 790, being an increase of 494 on the previous year. Of the total, 306 were in Dunedin, and more waiting. The re ceipts were equal to 59 per cent, on the capital expendea. Fanny Bonnington, lately tried for child murder at Blenheim, and acquitted on the ground of insanity, has been found to be perfectly sane, and will shortly be sot at liberty. Two dwelling-houses and a stable in Albany-street, Dunedin, were burnt down yesterday. The properties all belonged to Messrs Gourley and Jenkins. . There were somo gentlemenly inter changes at Dunedin Board of Education meeting yesterday. Mr J. McKenzie, M.H.R., was called in question for certain strictures he had passed on the Board in Parliament, Professor Shand remarking that they did not expect accurate state ments from that quarter. Mr McKenzie re polled tho " inßult" and vowed that he had only done his duty.

WASTE LANDS BOARD.

The fortnightly mooting of the Waste Lands Board was held yesterday afternoon, Messrs D. A. Tole (Chairman), J. May, W. P. Moat, and Dr. Campbell being present. It wus agreed to offer the Tamahere lands for sale at a reduced upset price of £1 per acre. An application by Mr P. Oliphant, on behalf af a Mr'Gundry, for leave to> pur chase 2 acres 1 rood at Parembremo which he hold in excess, of survey was referred to the Chief Surveyor. It was agreed to allow Fred Bugden to purchase under the Squaring-up clause a surplus piece of land in -Lome street botween his property and the stre:t, the price fo bo £3 per peicli. A fiimilur application by Wm. Blaudon in respect of another surplus piece in Lome street was referred to the Chief Surveyor for his report. Maxwell and Cramp (deferred payment selectors at Tuakau) applied to have their payments capitalised and Crown grants issued. As the time for affording such relief has been extended by the new Land Act from three till six years from the date of selection, the application could not be "entertained. Mr Sewell applied for leave to purchase a sec tion, in Mount Albert district, adjoining, Section 145.' It was agreed to inform him that it was required for the purposes of a public ground. It was resolved to inform the proprietors of Staii and " Herald " that their terms for advertising were considered to be_ satisfactory. A. Clrothe applied for certain land at Kohukohu for mulberry growing. This land was not available, but in response to a second application it was agreed to put up for sale other land in the name district. The applicant stated that he intended to enter upon the culture of silk on a large scale, and that he had had considerable experience ia gpaii and Java

SPORTING NEWS.

To-morrow's .Races at Onohiwgn.

Thk Onchurigaßacing Club Spring Meeting wilt olalm tho attention of local turfites to morrow, and, there l« every promise of a good afterndbn's aporfc. Since last soason ths Gjnb httir'6 expended £iSO in improve ments, anda new stuua eSp'Smb" df dcct-nV modating 500 persons, commodious refresh ment booth, and totalisator house have been erected. The saddling paddock has also boenenlargedandimproved, and thestraight fenced in so as to prevent accidents. Besides tho ordinary trains to Onehunga, a special will leave the Auckland station for Te Papa at one o'clock, returning at quarter past six. Tho following are tho names of tho horses engaged .in tho different races I— gPrtiNiJ lIANDiCAi', ii mile. stib . stlfo tfißhwOmftfl .. 8 1 iriflhMrl .... .. 710 ttijwi . .. 8 3 Corl'tnKeru ~ 5 tressmakfcr :. 712 Rovolvßr .. .. 7 ? alb ~ .. 712 Mignonette .. H .jffiffln^ ..7,10 Larrikin .. .. 6 0 ILUttfib'Ap Jllmiii.* tUca, 73 mile; ■tib $nj I^nnHand .. 1112 Harkaway .. 10 0 Minuet .. ~ 11 7 Grey Momus .. 912 Chandler.. .. 11 5 KvenmgStar .. ! Azim .. •.. 10 10 Mignonette .. 9 5 Exchango .. 10 10 Slider .. .. » * Topthorn .. 10 2 Larrikin.. .. » i Claudo .. .. 10 0 Alfred ~ .. » 0 Fair Play .. 10 0 Flaherboy .. "0 STIiWABbn1 liAftvlCAi'.-jQUiH, Hflwi, Fjfth'- wßmah, flsUSttfl M'tfalUeil.TsiKStfliiTtgw, KKlo Selling HuRDLKs.-Otara.Fishrrboy.T'rica bac, Harkaway, Uruy Momus, Claude, I 1 lahur- No'vEt, Rack.—Auros3 the Grans, Barnoy, Flying Miko.Hilauder. Hack Hack and Po.vy Rack.—Post entry. In tho Handicap, I think Fishgirl will be the hardest to beat, after whom I like Lone Hand; and for tho Hurdles, commend me to tho chancos of Toi'Tiion.v and Mid- NOJfKTTE. Hll'l'OiVA. .

The Protest Against Rufus.

Mkuiourms, Friday.—The inquiry held at Adelaide into the protest lodged against Hufus for the V.R.C. Derby has Bhown that the horse was correctly nominated by the OWJieF.

Tho jumping horse Sir Garnet was offered for pale at Buckland's today, but £27 being the best bid, he was withdrawn.

B. Tonks and Co. sold tho privileges of the Takapuna Races today. No. 1 booth, £15; No. 2, £9—purchaser of both, Mr Pitta. Grand Stand booth. £s—Mr Evans, Tho gatos were bought in by the Club.

AUCKLAND TOBACCO COM PANY (LIMITED).

An extraordinary gonoral meeting of tho shareholders of this Company was held in tho large room, New Zealand Insurance Buildings, yesterday afternoon, to confirm the resolutions passed at tho previous meet ing (3rd November) authorising Mo direc tors to purchase the property of the Now Zealand Tobacco Growing and Manufac turing Cempany (Limited). Mr J. Howard (tho Chairman) presided, and thoro were present:—Messrs Cruickshank, Barstow, McLcod, Metcalfe (directors), Messrs Mac licchnio, Brookfield, Chadwick, and Wayte (shareholders). The Chairman said his task was an easy one on tho present occasion, as he had simply to ask them to-confirm the resolu tions just read by the Secretary: Ist—That tho capital of tho Company be increased to £25,000 by tho issue ot 20,000 new shares of £1 each, and that it shall not be necessary to offer such now shares or any part thereof to the present inemuers of the Company, an mentioned in Kulo 27 of Table A annexed to tho Companies Act, 1882. 2nd—That the stock-in-trade, machinery, plant, build ings, and other property of the New Zea land Tobacco Growing and Manufacturing (Company (Limited) be, if possible, pur chased by tho Auckland Tobacco Company for such price and on such terms as tho directors shall deem right and expedient. Mr Mackechnie said he had no fault to rind with the resolutions, but he would remind the directors that the only em powered them to purchase they property without any reference to the debts of the Company, which he understood were con siderable.

Mr Bafatow, in reply, remarked that the wording "on such terms aa the directors may deem right and expedient" entitled them to take the debts owing by the Com pany into account. Mr Mackechnie held that "on such terms" referred "only to the purchase," adding that he only raised the point for their guidance, but personally he would be satisfied with any action the directors might take.

After some discussion the Chairman rose and thanked Mr Mackechnie for his valued remarks,and reviewed.the terms of arrange ment between the/t wo .Companies. The resolution was then put, seconded by Mr Barstov, and carried unanimously.'

AUSTRALASIAN WESLEYAN CONFERENCE.

(bytelegraph—own correspondent.)

CuEtsTCHuisCit, Thursday. Tub greater part of yesterday was occupied by a review of draft book of discipline. This volume, when finally adopted, will prove agreatand much-neededdesideratum. All the laws of the Methodist Church are in this volume, codified and presented ma port able book.which office-bearers and ministers of the church will find useful for speedy reference The matter ef Methodist Union is to come on for discussion in a notice of motion by Rev. Mr Birkford. At noon Mr Searll, Durham-street, church' organist, entertained the Conference to half-an-hour's' organ recital. In the afternoon the Rev. To Koti Hani, missionary, addressed the Conference through the Rev. Mr Reid oh his nativo mission work, and was received with applause, A .motion by Rev. Mr Leo tp make provision for a -fourth year's term of ministers' appointment to circuits in certain coses was lost by a large majority. In the evening an enthusiastic meeting for the advocacy of the temperance movement was held in the Conference school. The speakers were Revs. Clarke and Sellers (Sydnej), Watsford (Melbourne), and Hunter (Adelaide). This afternoon is to be given up to a picnic, when the members of the Conference and friends will go by special train to Lincoln.j A large turnout is ex pected. . -

CRICKET.-SATURDAY'S MATCHES.

United 2nd.v. Gordon 2nd.—United team: Shovo, Hurvie (2), Brighton (2), Gatland, How son, EUia, Thorpe, J. Walker; Dymock. Gordon team: 8011, Brown* Clayton (2;, Gorrio,:Gout stono, Kendordino, Lnßk, Meldrum, Ityburn, Stovons, Wood; emergency—Clcndon.

i Auckland 2nd y. Alwia (No. i wicket).— Alpha: Brown, Cooper, Cranch, Cutler, Dixon. Goodacro, Hay, Kilpatrick, Marexoft, McDor mott, Nesbitt. . Gordon Ist v. United Ibt'(No. 3).—Gordon • Ana.nno. Gould, lloldship, Kissling, Luak,- Moldraru (2), McjCausland, ltyburn, Sykos and Williams.. . • ~ - - . ' •..

West End 2nd v. Avondale (at AvondaM. —West End 2nd: Baker, Berry, Clay ton, Donald Doughty, Gamblo, Harper, Hoffman, Mears McGregor, Verney. National v, Pahnkll 2kd.(No. 9 wickel).— National: Ambury, Drummond, Colebourne (2) Maokie, A. Nicholson, Wilkinson, Rosser. Wriglßy (2},' and Waters. Parnell: Heron Koetley, Mackie, Goodman, Killip, Gillospio Hewson, Mcßugh, G. Cossan, C. Hill, and Moriarty. Kmcwsnoies: Hart, Reeves.

Holland v. Fbanklin (No. 13 wiokot) Holland: 11. Thomas (captain). W. Board A Burfoot, R. Blonkinsop, Mell (3;, J. Murphy G Mills, E. O'Hare, H. Hcmi. Emergencicß- Edwards. Warinß. - Paknell Ist v. Alpha'2nd (No.-7 wicket) — Parnell: Gardiner, Brown, Cosson. Drum Hill Lccky, Moore, Ohlsvp, Byan, Taite,' »nd vSpeißht. Alpha: Arey, Day, Done, Gihner Gi'mour. Gledliill (y, Marcrott, Newton, fer ston. and Johnson; emergencies—Wliactuand Holliurlinru. ■ . .

KOSEBKIUtY V. CO.USINSAND.ATKIN'S (No 5 wicket).-Kosubcvry: S. Wliiio (capt.), Wnkoly Jonea, Downey, P. VVhitc. Baildou, ■VVatson lUdcliflb, G. *.a>vcrt, PlaUted; T. Calvcrt'* oinorijeney—Skcone' . .•"■•■ jZinciari Wt v. West End 3rd (on No. 8 wicket).—l. Zingari: Ansenuq. Beale Chat fteld «i. Danlell. LairiJ (cjiptaiH). Lewis. Mul lens. Rollason. Smith, Webster. EmerKencie»- Tuckor and Tonks. »* .' , " t ' 1 ZINGARI 2ND V. QiS WonK6"(No. 10 wiokel).—l. Ziuuaxl'. Brabazon, Chaitie'id Diokson, Vi-her, Hemory, Johnston, McKonzie. McLeod. Milnor. Poulaeo, Snodgrasa (captain). Bmersrenoies: Martin, Montague and Stone. Alma V. Okammab - .School: — Alma: \Vheatley (captain), EUey. Speight, Slaytor, Hoskins. Hiukey, Ppnnalligen, Nicholas, Mori atty. Suiter, Hammond; emergencies — Keatley aria Allen. - . ; ' . ;

Tkuk Blues v. Warehouse 2nd (No. q wicket).—True Blues: Howard, Andrews (2) Matthews, Sttohbury, Pooley (2), Kelly Baraißb, MoManns, . Kowe ; emergencies : Buchanan and Gold water. ■(?...

PROPOSED INDUSTRIAL EX HIBITION.

Government Arranging I«nr m Big Show

at Wellington.

(BY TKLEORArH—I'BESS ASSOCIATSpH.)

Wellington, this day. A bßtotAtioN) consisting of Messrs Flshor, ffevvitianj Johnston, find Beotham, M.H.K.'s, T. H. Meftomrlcf, Chaifnian of tho Chamber of Commerce, &&d twenty other gontlomen, principally local manft" facturers, waited on tho Colonial Treasurer yesterday respecting the Govern ment proposals re the Industrial Exhibi tion. Sir Julius Vogel said the intention was to hold the Exhibition about August Ist, and make it a thoroußhly colonial olio, He did not think Ll,ooo would cotor the cost, but the oxtrn amount should not be largely ovor tilat aitiount; He' coiirted the hearty co operation of manufuetutefe and would en deavour to give the necessni'y space for exhibits, of course using the discrimination ilSfeSsir.VnaHcxhlbitionßofthißnature; Itis intended to taitt'c9*<<n.tago of tho Industrial Associations established W Dunedin, and Christchurch, tho OoSif#?fctee of which would be the medium between the executis'a body of exhibition and the manu facturers, and give opinions as to the nature of exhibits, etc, A gentleman (Mr (?olli«f who had large experience in connection With exhibitions in Eng land and Australia was nWMi M New Zealand, and was engaged in stiitliihwrtg industries. Carriage «to and from the exhibition would bo freo, and the Govern ment hoped to dofray a portion .of tho cost of fittings. Government would direct the expenditure. Tho duties of the Com mittee would be to take a- share in tho allotment of space, arrang ing ceremonials, and taking "part in the appointment of j a rot's, Tho latter, Sir Julius aaid, was a very important ques tion, and great care would have to be exercised in their selection so as to give every satisfaction to exhibitors. Govern ment intended to attach to a.l classes a gold medal, Which was to bo awarded in cases of particular merit which showed that in (llistHtffi COttld .be economically pursued in tho colony ( and tiMt the manufacturer had interested himself iti foStefffig lo^al in dustry. Persons who were aWaide'd thid gold medal would be entitled to nominate either a son, daughter, niece, or nephew for. a scholarship from a secondary school to iho highest colo nial eoholarohlps for eight years, and Government h"6ped this would be an incen tive to manufacturers. The Exhibition would be divided into five depart ments, viz.:—Fabrics, &c, fisheries, &c., machinery, &c, elementary products, &c, mining apparatus, &c.

POLICE COURT.-This Day.

(before 11. 6. SbUt Smith, Esq., KM.)

DkpsKi—Three individuals; two crowns a head. Labcenv.—George Green was brought up on a tihdigb of stealing tho sum of *2l on the 10th inst., the pfoj&fty of Richard Sandall.—Sergeant Pratt asked fora rSHwnd until Tuesday next.—Granted. Assault anu RDnßEßY.—Jeremiah Dris coll, a well-known youth, was charged with assaulting John Martin, knocking him down antl stealing the sum of 7s from his person, —Mr Napier appeared in defence.—Prose cutor failed to attend.—Sergeant Pratt said Martin promised to be in Court, but was not to be found.—Dismissed.

Breaches of By-Laws.-Walter Hogg was charged, on summons, with casting rubbish in St. Martin's Lane.—Defendant said he had been dressing some timber, and it was only a few shavings, which were at once cleared away.—Mr Cotter, for the Council, urged that if a light had been thrown among the shavings they rfli«ht have ignited, a puff of wind might Bate wafted a spark to one of the wooden houses, and a disastrous conflagration might have ensued.—Mr Gilfillan deposed that there were several barrow-loads. A neighbour complained to him, and he spoke to Mr Goldic about it.—Fined 10s and costs.— Joseph Rhode*, of Piinees-street, was charged on summons with permitting a nuisance on his premises.—Mr Cotter pro secuted.—Thomas Hodges proved.—Mrs Rhodes stated that she and her husband had only been in the house a few days, and did not know even that there was a closet Until pcinted out by Mr Goldie's man. Her husband immediately had the place cleaned and paid. (Receipt put in).— lined 40s and costs.

Larceny as a BxtoXE.— Paul Louia was charged with larceny of 2 gold watches, as a bailee, on the Bth August, to the value of £40, and converting the same to his own use.—Mr Hesketh appeared in defence, and as an important witness could not be had. for a day or two, he asked for another re mand. The Court granted a remand until Thursday next. Charge of Embezzlement. — William Wenlock again appeared in answer to a charge of embezzling the sum of £2 12s, the: property of the Singer Sewing Machine Company, in September, 1883.—Mr Hudson Williamson appeared for the prosecution, and Mr Napier, in defence, introduced a letter from Sieveright, Stout, and Co., soli citors, Dunedin, to the effect that as it was a matter of account.between defendant and the Company, if the amount in the in formation was paid the charge would' be withdrawn. Prisoner was prepared to pay that sum.—Mr Williamson having made some remarks, His Worship considered that some evidence should be taken,—John Wm, Nichol, District Manager of the Singer Manufacturing Company, deposed that- ho knew the prisoner. Had known him from June, 1883. He- was engaged as v a canvasser for machines. He engaged him on definite terms, which were £1 per week, and a commission of 10 per cent, on all sales on which 10s deposits had been paid, and a further 5 per cent, on orders on which 40s had been paid. Ho remained in the employment of the Com-; pany until December last. The last time he saw defendant was when he started to the Bay with machines value £60 or £60. On bearing certain statements about the prisoner, he sent his assistant to make in quiries, but prisoner could not bo found. Did not see him again until he was in custody. Some tithe after the 14th Decem ber, witness received a letter from prisoner etating that Tie had got drunk, and did notr know what had become of the machines. He had taken no money. Terminated his engagement, as he was going to work at gum-digging. .The amount in the present case, was balance of machine which Mr Bailey, of the Wade, had paid to thej prisoner.—Cross-examined by Mr Napier : Communicated with the solicitors at Dun edin. Learned subsequently that prisoner was an officer in the Salvation Army at Christchurch.—After a number of questions put by defendant's counsel, His Worship said that it was only wasting the time of tho Court in eliciting matters which were not evidence. The prisoner was in arroars to the Company in £53, and nothing was due to.him. Mr Nichol forwarded his wages continually to his wife and family, who were on the verge of starvation. He was not aware at the time that prisoner wa6 acting dishonestly. Sometimes he made £8 or 19 per week, salary and commission. —John Powell Bailey, formerlyof the Wade, but now of Upper Waiwera, deposed that ho_ was a farmer.- He bought a machine off prisoner for £5 2s, to be paid within a month. Paid him £2 12s atKolly's Hotel oh the 6th September, ISB3. Sent him the balance £2 10s .within the next fortnight to his private address, New North Road. Prisoner told him not to send it to the Singer Com pany, but to him. Sent it in registered letter. Asked for receipt, but did not got it.

MINING NEWS.

(by telegraph.—own coeeesfondeut),

■• • ■'-■■■-.•■ ■ Thames, this day. Cambria.—The stock of specimens Mas augmented yesterday afternoon by tho ad dition of-501bs of'rich''Stone, obtained from the eastern drive, and 401bs from the winze. The manager has now about 3icwt. of specimens an hand. He informs "me that the crushing of general stuff is yielding be tween lsozs and 2ozs per load. . MoANATAiAKI Extended.—The manager has recommended that a crosscut be started towards the -Cambria reef. - It is under stood that the directors regard the proposal favourably, and Only- await the receipt of the surveyor's report before deciding. AVAioacwGOMAi Kjjturns.— Thefollowing are tho returns of melted cold from Waio rongomai cleanings up:—New Find, 4310z5. 6dwts. ; Colonist, 140ozs. 6dwts. ; Canadian, 13Jozs. ; Premier, 34ozs. 12dwts.; ditto (tailings), 7ozs. 13dwts.; May Queen (trial parcel of mullock), loz. 13dwtB. • Cambria.—The manager secured 501b?. of specimens in the eastern drive during the night, and gold is still visible in the face.

AUCKLAND GARDENS FOR TICULTURAL SOCIETY.

The Annual Spring Show".

President: flfif.W. V. D. Jorvoia, G.C.M.GI C.B. Cbmmiltee (nil coniirs): Mcbsi-s Bennett, Blachmoro, Grifliihs. Bltllon, Gent. Uillesple' ' D. A. Htt.nO. S. Mci onald, P. Mclndoe, W' 51 clndoe, fkeltcrn and Warburttoi, Amateatß♦ '>' Mcssrß \v;. «. Bucfih'M. M.U.U., Dt. BsinaW «nel C.'HeakCth,. Cotfeffers :■ Mesm's Bmi ft^ T. Phillips, jim ..Bees: Mr H. H. Hnyr,, Treasurer: A. Aitkdn, Jisq. AmiUnn: McssrS ■ Allen and Golrtie. Hon. Kecretar? :0. Smatt= I flold. Judgee—Pol plant 9 : Messrs With, Hsy -=; itndAllon. Cutflowera-McßsrsStwpij.Msj-ii gffrt McUonald. Vegutablea and rrutt-MeWm Stevenson and Warburton. — btowards r- VtK « trlants: Mfissra Gillospio asd Bull. Cut flower* ■ i-Mesera Blaokmore1 and QrTffltbs, Vcgo* tablns and irnit- Messrs Bennett and Phillips, 1

TnK half-yearly chow in connection with fh e Auckland Gardeners' Horticultural Society " was opened in the Drill-shed to-day. Com pared with previous exhibitions under the . auspices of the same organisation, it hag been co far and still promises to bo in every degree successful. The Society m Question was formed last yoar with th« rfl'ain object of promoting tho cultivation of fruft«> vegetables, and flowers. Profiling by the experience of previous lailnrta iv the same direction, tho promoters made provision fof the proper ropre i ■fehiation in tho management of. the. dntfs* moat interested in the success or • otherwise of the undertaking. Thus it cornes about that the society is governed by a committee of twelve gardeners,three anas ,eurß, two cottagers, ono bee-keeper, and - * ;ho ordinary officers. Success ban attended the energetic and onterprieing efforts of the gefoiSty SifiCO the date of its foundation, Tlio prfi&M Show is the third that has j been held, the fiftC having been in the spring of last year, ana the. second-■ in the autumn. No <&mptcikoft can be mode between the autCSm exhibition: held some six months ago and that now proceeding, for the siroplo reason that the former, being in the fall of the year,; Was I principally devoted to fruit, while tho present is more an exhibition, of flowers ancl yogetftbles. But a comparison of the entries received on Wednesday last with those received lot tho Spring Show aifords striking evidence ci. the. increasing popularity of tho S&Self itself, There were in 1883 only 47 exhibitors altogether, . but at the present Show the total number of exhioitors is 80, or nearly double tnftt oi last year. The all-comers class repre sents 35. amateurs 17, cottagers' 12, i'Atia exhibitors 8, and cottage gardeners &V ■ The nulflber of exhibits exceeds 400 i: There aro not so many entries tA store and green house plants as last year, one reaion'as signed for this falling-off being the absesfo •■;■:. of Mr Samuel Monin.- He wjuf'jj ~ large exhibitor at previous Shows, but hap . compdMWoly few entries this year. Tho principal exhibitors in, this class are Mewi» H J. Mason, Palmer, HoWship, and Warbtir ton. The entries for cflt :Wwers were neyei so numerous, the principal eihibits, befog from Messrs W. IV Buckland, Joe, Mason j m OeO: Holdship, S. Morrin, Lippiatt, Palme*; ■ Mackcchnio, C, Hesketh, B. .Hesketb, Mrf Clark, «nd Mieg Speight. The other clattea aro beifer represented than last yearj' One •gratifying feature oi the Show is thi | cottagers' gardffl class, fof which Mi Howden offered a RpeeSd prize. Eight % entrie3 were received, but if eisoilar provi* i sion is made for this class at future shows,, ibsre can bo but little doubt that tho sffeef S wilt fee to stimnlate a spirit of rivalry f between Tt-errfeirrg fflen, and that the result will be shown in oveti more tasteful'and . bettor kept cottage gardens than those . which are at present fln ornament'lt* ,' our city and suburbs. T,b» experiment . is certainly a good one, and deserves"-.-.. encouragement. Tho Committee . «»&■ ■;■<■ stewards were busily engaged in the" ar rangement of the. exhibits until a late'hqil% 'h last nighty and again at five 6'cloeM | this morning. At eleven o'clock eyery thing was in readiness for, the J<il%S 't .to commence their task oi jifdging. Mus» ■•'.-■ of the confusion that characterised tho man^. ;< ageimnt of previous shows was avoided/ and it Is creditable to the Committee that a bettfer system was observed in carrying ■ out ibo whole oi the details. On* .' noticeable improvement ia the publication" . of a catalogue Oi ej:hibrts,- which cannot fail to bo of great asaiataace to- the visitor. At tho time of oar visit tfefe morning, the*, exhibits wore still in process of elassificatiort' and arrangement, but we were Immediately^ struck with tho appearance of fhe-in- ; terior of the hull. The bare walls, have been covered vHh ferns and evergreens, • 'and the Committee acd stewards havo^ - evidently been at considerable pains ta|| render it as attractive to the (tye sa possible^ ?| The exhibits are displayed on iosr lonKv " tables running parallel the Whole lffngto of the hall, smaller tables being-placed**1 either end to givoadditional accommodation,; The, most attractive department of .the,:'; Show, as may naturally be supposed, fa . that devoted to flowers.. There is a reallyr magnificent exhibition of roses on on© of., the centre tables* besides : beautiftiil collections of almost every variety ol pansioa, carnations, and pelargoniums. Other fioricultural productions "are fairlyi" represented,. whi.o tho band table, and; bridal bouquets will repay inspection. The! § exhibition of roses, it is said, has never £<>aX 1 surpassed in Auckland.: Thefpot andgreen-|, • house plants fonnan attractive featare, ami;- i aro advantageously arranged in the eentrrf of the hall. Potatoes, rhubarb, cabbsges,; turnips, and peas are the principal exhioi^e in the vegetable department, the potatoes - and peaa being particularly good. Prnit being out of season, this clopsrtment is iieceßsarily small, but tfaero '. arej some splendid samples of cherries and gooseberries. The cherries'are remsrkabljrl^ large, and were grown by Mr John Browo.? 1 Amongst the ■extra exhibits'that attracted. our attention are collections of seeds' from. Messrs Yates ' and Steadmnh,"; appliances for destroying garden pesta? exhibited by Mr C. T. Wren, , vinegar, etc., "from the Red Crbss-factory,'* ferns and Maori manufactures exhibited by. Mr Eric Craig, preserved fruit.from. Mr3;,; Waite, and a collection of vases exbibitetlCi? by Mrs Malcolm, and a collectioni'-of frpiti and 'vegetables, including Breb's prolific^;:1 potatoes, by Griffiths and S6n, nureeryrhen," Kemuera. The cabbage exhibited by: Mt^ j Thos. Phillips, in the Cottagers' Clasß,^ acknowledged to be the " boss" cabbage,of,» the Show. The Sbow is a; "-VOJO excellent one, and reflects great credit, ■!; upon the Committee, by wlo'm it.h'atoKj been arranged. ' It will open JtSfflL's evening, and to - morrow; aftei'noSi*^ and evening; and, in'order to add to-thaw v pleasure of visitore, a brass band hasbe&T ; engaged to play selections of in udc■. W| intervals. The following is a list of .UMV| awards made by the judges ■• — ■'"£i*;; Best Kept Garden. , ;' The awards for the best kept gardßilij| were, as follow :—Davidson, Mory-streejtj;!-' Mt. Eden, Ist; E. Kelly, Hackett-streffe Poneonby, 2nd; E. Knapp, 'BslniorS^> \ Terrace, Newmarket, 3rd. ■ ; ».; All Comers. ' " ; ,^;''!|^; Class I.—Stove or Greenhouse Plants !a ■■ , Pots.-..' ■ -~ -'-.- , 4 varieties, 1 entry.—No award. ■ --••,»? .4 draewnas, 1 entry,—Special prize, cl«tK,:.V:' value 20s (presented by Mr A. E.lsaacs)*;; W. J. Palmer. ; > 6 fine foliage, 1 entry.—lst prize, lOsj., • James Mason. . . 1 specimen,. 3 entries.—ißt prize, Bsj'B.'v Pawsbri, gordener to Mr Si Morrin. - ' 5s ; 6 ferns, 3 ontries.—lst prize, 10s, B. ■ Dawson ; 2nd,'W, J. Palmer. ~; >.^ 1 specimen fern, 4 oi.tries.—lst prize, ss, . James Mason ; 2nd, B. Dawson. 6 lycopods, 1 entry.—lst prize, 10s, James ; ;- V 1 MaEon1. ' 6 coitus, 1 entry.—lst prize, 10s|;James >J Mason. 1 specimen eoleus,- 1 entry.—lfit.'prliJlj^ 3s 6d, James Mason, ' .-■.<• .■■'•■Stftfy'il C fine foliage bcuonias, 2 entries.—isti prize, 10s, W. J. Palmer. '.:> ~ '^i- -4 gloxinas, 1 entry.—lst prize, 7s 6d,jJo?|i? Mason. ■. f fi , 6 patuhias, 1 entry.—No awardf : 6 fuchsias, 1 entry.—lst pi;iz'e, 10s, Wi.| J. Palmer. ; i 1 einple specimen, 1 entry.—lst prize, SSS •6d, >V.J, Palmer. ':' ; 4verbenasj 1 entry.—lst prize, sa, WrJi^i Paimer. r : • : 1 specimen basket, 1 entry.—lst pi-ine,l ss, G.Warburton. . .. : jio 1 new or rare plant, 1 entry.—No&wardif?; Extra Exhibit.-Ist prize, ss, J. Mushet, :> who exhibited a pot of ferna,. begonias, lycopods, etc. _:-; , Collection of' Pot Plarts.- 2 eiitries;"^st | prize, Lewisson's cup, value 40s, James •_■"; Masori; 2nd, W. J. Palmer.'■ _ • %. '. ; Collection of Pot Plants.—Hay,,highly commended. This exhibit ww.ndt ehte^tl*^'" for competition, but to assist in rendering1 t)ie- department more attractive, ; The";**1 judges were so pleased with it thai'they t; awarded a certificate, and also highly com mended three hanging baskets in, the same ■ collection. i f 1) ■ Cut Flowers. 36 Proses, 3 entries. - Special prize given -(,[: by Mr H. Brett —B. Dawsonl 24 lioses, 7 entries.—Special prize given % by Mr J. M; Clark-E. Lippiatt; 2nd, 10?, ~ B. DaM'sori. ■ .' .ITfS ;12.Kose?, 10 entries,—lst prize, 10s, E. ' He.=keth ; 2nd, 7s 6d, E. Lippiatt. ; \ 0 Hoses, 10 entiies.—lst prize, 7b 6d, E." ' Lippiatt,; 2nd, ss. W. Mclndoe. : 3 Keses (dark), 7 entries,~lst prize, da, E.LiPßlatt. . _^^.^^^i^m

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j, X J) O R.I C. MILNE & CHOYCE Have just received a Supplementary Shipment of 12 casos, per Dorlo, of the ■ L\ATEST LONDON NOVELTIES. ; 1 ease VISITKS and MANTLES ; 1 caso MIMjINERY, CAPES, &o. 1 case FLOWERS and FEATHERS 1 oases STRAW HATS and BONNETS 1 case GLOVES and HOSIERY 3 case LACE GOODS 1 caso PLASTRONS. NEGK ARRANGE MENTS, and DRESS TRIMMINGS 1 case CHINA SILKS. SHOT SILKS, &o. 1 case CRINOLINE STEHIL 1 case LINEN TABLING and BLEACHED CLOTHS 1 case COSTUMES, VERY HANDSOME. USt Theßtitk o/ ' cXow Goods were bough a Job at the end of the London Season and will be Sold Correspondingly Low THE EXHIBITION GAUNTLET GLOVES, which onght to bo marked 30s per pair, are A BIT.CIAL NOVELTY. THEWPLASTRONS AND DRESS TRIM MINGS aro also specially new and STYLISH. \ MILNE & CHOYCE, [WRNE AND WELLES!£r STREETS.



WHY WEAR SLOPS! SUITS TO , , 'measure from 50s; Trousers to measure from 13s 6d.—WooUams. Bond? Money Tailor, .Sydenham House, foot of Grey-street. DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP. Tg ROO XE S P Q 0., BLUE B OOT," ' L U E -D 0 0 T, ■ '•■■>;' QUEEN-ST., ;'„,-. "" :■ WILL SELL THE WHOLE' OJ SHEIK T7INORMOUS QT.OCK ;...^"vJCiiHSIBWJB OtOck j«r AT AND UNDER COST, "ffi» FOE ONE MONTH ONLY! . j ' TOR ONE MONTH ONLY I Att ACCOUNTS MtrST BE PAID" UP AT ONCE i TO MEET THE DEMANDS OF THE ' DISSOLVING PABTNSB.



THE BUSINESS IN FUTUBJ3 iVTOJiiBK I , CARRIED ON BY .. ' , CHAKtES BROOKES. %. > -'■ Signed this Ath day Of November, 1834. WOLFE'S SCHNAPPS standsalme without a »V rival elixir in the catalogue of magnificent T0nic5......... - .... -■-.»»..■;"-;■ NOT. .. ~., , , ~ :I ■' '"DANKRUPT ' " f; 5; •-not' ■'•'■■-• " •jSiiMAGBD' BY itpißß AKD "^ATEBi. I WILLI&M R. BRIDCf^iN:^ • I . v.ir, HAS JUST PUKCHASED 'ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY -EIGHT i ■ - . POUNDS (2158) WORTH.... OK . ' THE NEWEST STALES CASHMERE,/" ™' "".' '* '/^ -.-" : OTTOMAN, ;. • SILK BROCHE, -. • LACE CAPES, ': ■ and DOLMANB, i Which have bcon Purchased' at a HEAVY DISCOUNT, and will be SOLD, in I many instances, . " t2s'PfiiS CENT UITDER WABEIIOUSE PRICE, ' I ~ '~'• . From Is (id to 00s. •• - AN EABEY INSPECTION IS INVITED, as I I the Goods will soon bo Sold at the Prices Marked, ! 10-doz. Coloured Sußßhadcs, from Is,.' i 10 Black Satin Suhahades, heavy laro trihimed,' 3s lid, worth 65.6 d. ; i , LARPB LOT OF CHEAP JOB IJNES. JUNCTION DRAPERY WAREHOUSE.' UPPBR QUEEN STREET. "



!/H 0 A L.S i <C 0 A.L S ! C 0 AJSSI | wsj'tfe, w M^CASeK&bGO. : ■ ■-}• '■■:':, Having taken over tho" Agency of the" WAI- I KATOi 00.41 COMPANY, be£ to Submit -. '• ■■', to the Auckland Publicl the FOLLOWING PIUCE LIST FOB BEST " .••, • :-.:■■■'- HOUSE COAL:- .-'■'■ ./ ', 12 sacks.(l tonf .. .. ... 22s ; 6 sacks (J-ton) .. ~ ... 11s 6d ; 3 sacks <}-ton) . i ..-• .. .. 6d THE ABOVE PKIGESIXCLyEKDEMVERT. l ! Steamboat Proprietors and iMirgo Con ■ ' suinera of Steam Coal as per ,'■ i .o*l ,*. . arrangoraont. t- if \P; ! Orders may. be leftat * <* f ■■ The Sheds. Railway Station •-, . ■> ' : , Waikatp Coal Qi's (pee, ;F6rt-ai. • J. M. Synis, Grocer. Grey-street ; ; J.,Httwkeß, Avon-Btreot, Parnell sfcuy , ; M.Niccol, Queen-street.Wharf '. T .. TO BUILTJEUS: . \ atitnates given lor Works. ■ • '•i 4»:»«j?•'■'•cArarT* -co.-,' •■' ; i RWiWAY STATION, JLVOKLAMt,



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