SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

m*a ir-^{SSaß!*StgtfcT__ SUlfHHT.—This Evening. 7.12 SUKRIS_.-To-niorrow Morning, 4.43 MOON* ACWI-Firet Quartor, 26th, 1.0 a.m,

ARRIVALS.

TO-DAY. Olansman, as., Farquhar. from Whangarei Rowona, us„ A_»odeo, from Mercury Bay

DEPARTURES.

LAST EVENING. Manapouri, s.s., Logan, for Sydney to-day. Botor_»hana, *.»., Carey, for the South Christine. barq»e, Lindfors, for NewcastlO Waikato. ship, Sutherland, for London Kriomhilda, schoomor, Bathuret, forWhaagarel

EXPORTS.

V.Ver Rstomahana, for Melbourne—lol hides, 7 bales flax. For Southern ports—22 cases acid, 173 sacks potatoes, 300 cases salmon, 21 cases eaions. 100 cases twine, 50 sacks seed, 177 cases •onued goods, 20 bales broom corn, oboxes gold, 72 pieces timber, 134 sacks oats, 42 sacks flour, 12 satka wheat and sundries. '-"n Per Mauapouri, for Sydnoy—2o casks tallow, 71 bales flax, 30 pkg« sundries.

Inwards Coastwise.—Result, from Thames, in ballast.

Outwards Coabtwisk.—Doveron,for Whan gawl; Kiiemhilda, for Whangaroa; Ruby, for Russell.

The ship Waikato sailed for London at an curly hour this morning.

The s.s. lona is now ovordue from Norfolk Island, und should arrive vory shortly.

Tne barque Loch Cree, 107 days out, from Lon don, and ths ship Lady Jocelyn. 83 days out from London, should put in an appearance at an early dato.

Tho barque l__ch Fergus has almost com pleted discharging, her cargo having beon put out very rapidly.

'I he barque Choviot commenced discharging at ill* Sugar Company's wharf this morning.

The brigantine Prosperity left Moroury Bay last night lor Itoskhampton with a full cargo of timber.

Tlis barquo John Knox was the only vessel loading at Mercury Bay when tho Rowona left.

The ship Hermione commenced loading for London at the Railway Wharf this morning. She is expected to ha.-o quick dospatch.

Tho barque Florence Treat cloarod at tho Customs to-day for Newcastle, In ballast.

Tho following vessels entered outwards at tho Customs to-day :—Daroy Pratt, brigantine. Smith, for Kaipara; Notoro, barquo, Smith, for Sydney*

The following wont South by tho Roto in-ihana today to join the Kalkoura (for London) at Wellington;—Saloon—Mr and Mrs 11. B. Morton, infant and nurse. Socond cnbiu.— Monsrs Branwell and Felloes (2). KlocraKe—Messrs Carrington.* Bromfleld, Mrs McFurlaad. Mrs Ormond and infant.

The s.g. Manapourl left for Sydney last ovening with ths following passengers:—Mrs and Miss Filva, Bishop Solwyn, Messrs Silva, J. C. Humphries. Collough, Cooke, Wright, Cooloy, Coates. Master Benton, Roy. Mr Fletcher, Mcs rlanißs Buchanan, Phillips, and U in the steerage.

The brigantine Sarah Pile has almost com pleted discharging her inward cargo. This vessel is remarkable for cleanness and neatness, and reflects much credit on her new master, Captain Baokstrom, formerly mate on the Go vernment steamer Hlnomoa.

The Northern Steamship Company's new b ;row steamer Gairloch, which left on October 2, arrived at St. Vincent on the 16th, and left again on the 19th. Sho is now 77 days out, and may therefore bo expected here at an early date.

The s.b. Rowena arrivod from Mercury Bay and•l'airua.at 5 a.m. Passengers: Mesdames Johnston. Ha*mUt.n, and Loo, Messrs Carr, L'lwroace; Peacock. Able, Lyes, Lloyd, Swan eon, Thaekstor, Schapp, Southall, Brown, K.nnett, McLann, Kerr, Stewart, Stephenson, loci s, Martin. Carthy, Evefs, Bryce, Monk, Foley, Drew, Jacobs, Mcintosh, Barry, and Y-iung, uid E steerage.

The as. Clansmai! arrived from Whangarei at 2.30 a.m., with the following passongers: Mrs Gibbons, Misa A. Porter, Meesra. Waterman. McKay, Hulme, Megren, Bcetham, Rev. Mc- Rae. Tie Clansman leaves for Tauranga at 7 this evening.

Thei.s. Rotomahana left for Melbourne, via Bouthern ports, at noon to-day. Passengers for Oisborne—Miss Morrin, Master Maud. For Naoi-r—Misses _«efe, Fisher, and Loratt, Mr and Mrs Nsad. Major Carrtfty, Misses Bower f>n4 Edwards, Mrs and Miss Leckie, Messrs Xowbald, Hulmo, and Warbrick. For Wel lington—Misses O'Driscoll, McClashan, Wil li aim -(t), Cooke, Messrs Atkin, Dixon, Whewell, McEwou, Bonnin, Ranson. Mr and Mr* Morton, Mesdames Shanaghan. Marton, und Cox. For Lyttelton—Mr and Mrs Suther land, Mrs and Mrs Hobbs, Miss P. A. Young, Messrs Moore. Barns, S. Hoßsitcr, J. K. Itossiter. For Dunedin—Missesiltioh, Henton,■; Barnes. Moore, Stevens, and Fish, Mr and Mrs lt-ch, Messrs Morton, Williams, and J. Itogan. I

The N.R.S X. Co.'s B.S. Kina mode on official trill trip this morning, having on board Mr, Jobson. Government Inspector of Steamors, i three of tho director.*, manager, several share- \ -holders, a fow of the Kaipara settlors, and] othsrs. The steamer's performance gave 1 per miauto. The vessel's sdlMff'lCnTiTHiTffS" cabin are be'.h woil fitted up, and will afford ample accommodation for the Kaipara passen ger trade for some timo to como. She now hii. since lengthening, a spacious hold for cargo, with steam winch and gear. Tho Kina on her return commenced taking in cargo for Kaipara, and will leave this evening to take up the running. Captain T. Rawson, late of the 8.8. Durham, takes command, and Mr J. D. Stuart, late chief engineer of tho same steamer. occupies a similar post in the Kina. Luncheon, with the usual Good Templar drinks, eta., was provided at the trial trip by Mr Hadrill, the Company's providore.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

ARRIVALS.

Doaglas, as., from Waitara Argyle, s.s., from Waitara L .Hi Rookh, s.i., from Raglan

DEPARTURES.

Douglas, s.s,, for Waitara Argyle, s.s.. for Waitara LaSa Rookh, as., for Raglan

The s, •. Oreti arrivedtrom Waitara yesterday morning with 50 head of oattle, 290 sheep, 23 kegs butter, 2 bales fungus, and Messrs Winks, Bell, Morrow, Fort and Davis as passengers. _he left again at 7 o'clock for Taranaki and ■South with 10 tons sugar and 20 tons sundries.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

FeaT Chalmers, Wednesday.--Sailed, Wai hora. for the North. Passengers for Auckland : Sirs Kidd, Misaes Tewsley and Forsyth, Messrs Shoppard, Robertson, Hislop, and Mrs Alex ander

Lyttelton, this day.—Arrived: Waipa, ship. Jam icson, 103 days from London.

-. Wellington, this day.—Arrived: Penguin, from Lyttelton, 7.30 a.m. ■ -

COMMERCIAL.

Bvb_ttkg Star Offlce. this day. ■ MR A. B-CKLAND'S WOOIi SALE.—At Ml* A. Bucklajid'B second wool sale, held at tho Hay market yesterday, nearly 260 bales were quitted. . The. bidding fully sustained recent prices. m Greasy ranged from 6d to 6_d. The principal "buyers were Messrs Hesketh, Potter, Lay - bourne, Ireland, Warnock, Walker, Sutherland, »". and King ■> • ■ .

Chief Post-office, Auckland.

Mails will Close _b under— This Day. For Gisborno and Napier, per Thomas Russoll,. at 4 p.m. For Greymouth, per Herald, at 1 p.m. . For Tauranga, Ohlnemutu, and Opotiki, por Clansman, at 5 p.m. For Whltiangi, Uppor Mill, and Tairua, pot Glenelg, at 5 p,m. Friday, 19th inst. For Cowes and Coromandel, per Coromandel, at 1.30 p.m. For Thames, per Rotomfthona, at 3 p;m. For Whangarei Heads. Parua. Waipu, Whan garei, Kamo, Tangihua. and Mangapal, per Macgregor or Waltaki, at 5 p'm. For Thames, per Enterprise, at 5.30 p.m. Saturday, 20th lnat. For Waiwera, Mahurangi, Matakana, Manga wai, otc., per Rose Casey, at 10 a.m. For Russell, Kawakawa, Herd's Point, Wanga roa, and Mongonui, per Clansman, at 5 p.m. Tuesday, 6th January. Per s.s. Australia, as follows :— . For Navigators ißlanda, Sandwich Islands. United States of America, Canada, British Columbia, Central, and South America, and British and Foreign West Indies, at 1 p.m For United Kingdom and Continent of Europe, at Ip.m. Monoy orders, registered letters and "news papers, at 11,30 a. in. Late letters, bearing an extra fee of six pence in addition to the postage, will be received by the Mail Agent on board the Steamer up to the tune of sailing. This mail will be due in London on Friday, 13th February, 1885. Tho Qovornmont steamer Stella will leave the Bluff for West Coast Sounds on 27th inst. N.B.—From and after the 15th November ult, tho following rates of Postage must be prepaid on Correspondence for the United Kingdom, addressed to be sent via Brindisi :— On all Letters one shilling per half-ounce or fraction of half an Ounce. On all Book Packets and Parcols, three pence for every two ounces or fraction of two ounces. On all Newspapers, twopence each. Correspondence addressed via Sues and Brindisi, and not fully prepaid, Will bo for warded via San Franolßco. t_i-^C_ : \i_^^_^A__Sßs_S_*,•! l*-«0»<™-,_

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

December 18,1881. Abbott's OperaHouso—Millis's Ventriloqulstlo Entertainment, and Barry O'Ncll'a Olio of Oddi ties, 8 p.m. Alexandra-street School-room — Half-yearly Meeting, A.0.5., Sanctuary City of Auckland, 8 p.m.

Admiralty House, New Zealand University— Meeting of Graduates and Under-Graduotco, 7.30 p.m. Nowton Cricket Club, 8 p.m. Y.M.CA.-Evangolistlo Set-Vice, 7.30 p.m. Oddfollowß' Halt-Ponsonby Quadtille Aa- Bembly, & p.m.

Notices to Correspondents.

Hawk-Eye.—Your charge is too vague. It would only elicit an emphatic denial. W.E.S.—It is oontrary to rule to Insert replies to matters appearing in another paper. Mariner.—Thero is a regular scale of fees chargeable for Court summonses and war rants. No doubt you paid theordinary ofllolal rate. Adoption of Children (Helensville).—Appli cation must be made to a District Judge. 'J he applicant must be married, and apply with the consent of husband or wife (is tho case may be). Tho child to bo adopted must be of same sex as applicant, under 12 years of ago, and 18 } airs younger than tho applicant, If tho applicant is .0 years old, need not bo of samo sex. Consent of tho child's parents, if living, is necessary, Jinless they have deserted it. The child takes the name of tho applicant, and becomes entitled to the same legal rights as a legitimate child. %

Deaths.

HOWARD.-Oh Docember 17th, 188 i; at his parents'residenoe, Molford-street, Ponsonby, Novill, tho y oungost son of William and Sarah J. Howard, in his twolTtli year. Private interment. .., t :

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

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1884.

For the cause that laoks assistance, For the wrong that needs resistance, For the future In the distance, And the gsod that we oan do.

The report of the Sanitary Inspector, published last night with the annual reports of the City Council, discloses a condition of the public health which is unsatisfactory, if aot alarming. We learn from this, document that in the past year there have occurred within the city 125 deaths from zymotic diseases. Ailments of this class, which includes the various infectious diseases and diarrhoea, are entirely preventive. They arise and become epidemic chiefly from unwholesome surroundings —foul drainage, filthy closets and yards, and bad water. The last cause in Auckland has been generally re moved, and we ought to have experi enced a marked decrease in these dis orders. It is "not so, however, the deaths from zymotic . diseases bearing the.proportion of about'3o per cent, to the total of all the, deaths in the city, whereas _le average for the whole colony was only 23*86 in 1883, 22*53 in 1882, and 22*38 in 1881. Children are the chief victims of our reckless neglect of sanitary laws: there were 198 deaths, as against 156 for the pre vious year. We slaughter the infantile population with diphtheria, measles, scarlet fever, and diarrhoea, and lay typhoid in our street channels to seize upon unwary adults. The increase of typhoid throughout the colony is start ling, in 1882 there were only 131 deaths from that cause *in 1883 there, were 182 deaths. Every one of these persons was either legally murdered or committed suicide, through ignorance or pure recklessness, of the laws of health. Under a city perfect iv a sanitaiy sense, the whole catalogue of zymotics—diarrhoea, dysentery, and croup excepted—would be * almost •*h_oitted out. To ensure this result, •medical men must be severely punished for. not promptly reporting infectious diseases to the authorities. We <ac glad **-"-._•._ ' th-i■ * Sydney

medico has been fined for concealing the case of small-pox which originated the recent epidemic in that city;he oight to have.been proceeded against on as many charges of man slaughter as there have been deaths through his conduct, If a man places a danger in the way of others through which a fatal casualty follows, he is promptly seized by the law; bu! we commonly hear of highly infectious and dangerous maladies treated without any proper precaution against the spread of the disease. It would be no more criminal to place a can of nitro glycerine in the public street. Houses where diptheria is known to exist are frequently visited by persons wo spread the infection, and at tlie funerals 6f the little victims, publicly performed, we see crowds of children, new candi dates for tlie coffin. In New York, with all its municipal misgovern ment, such "things are not tolerated. Public 'interments, wnen death has resulted from infectious dis orders even measles, arc prohibited by law. Every well-governed city would stringently enforce a regulation of this lund. The epidemics of measles and scarlet fever, which periodically rage among the juvenile population, could be stamped out in the beginning by isolation, as we have seen accom plished even at the Thames, But there prevails an absolutely fatalistic indiffer ence to deaths which have been pro duced by disease, as though fevers were a providential visitation instead of the direct and preventible consequences of our own culpable negligence. **'

The summer heat is now rapidly in •creasing, and in a few months, unless precautions are taken, there will be the usual autumnal outbreak of typhoid, Do the Mayor and City Council intend to sit with folded hands, and permit a few more citizens to be slaughtered hy diseases which it is within their power to pre vent? For His Worship, it is comfort ing to notice, in his commendation of Councillor Aickin's motion For making all drainage works urgent, that he will riot willingly become one of the official assassins. The bUrgesses will watch with no small curiosity the at.itude _F the other members of the fioard to whose intelligence has been entrusted the care'df public health in this city.

Tho annual salaries como up for con sideration of the City Council at the drdinary meeting to be held this evening.

Bishop Selwyn has left for England,

The value of the late Mr R. J. Taylor's Tamaki'cstate, for leavo to sell which the Supreme Court is beine petitioned, is osti m_tsd at between £18.000. and £17,000,>0rf £1,600 nnd £1,700. aB misprinted in our last issue. Mr Janiea'Cook was the name of the English barrister who was admitted to practice yesterday.

Mr Joseph Kitchen, Of J. Kitchen and Son's Manufacturing Company, Wellington, has been nominated for the Central Board, Government Insurance Department. The Auokland nominators are Messrs F. Bnttloy and R. C. Carr. Mr Kitchen seeks the sup port specially of Auckland policy-holders,

Stock and share market firm. NO change in Bank and Insurance stock. In mining market, very little business doing ; sales : Cambria, Ss Gd, Ss 9d; Saxon, Is 3d; Darwin, 7s, 7s 3d; buyers, 7s.

Two drunks wore arrested in Quccn-st'reo* to-day, and lodged in the lock-up.

£28,250 worth of gold goos to London by tho Knikoura,

A first direct mail .eft Auckland to-day. Mr __oche, M.H.R., was banquettod ht Gisborno last night.

, Xh/ixlcclarationrin reply to the action for slander commenced by a local clorKym,,., "-*-*-a^-.-^-"-l-«-iu in Mod. It •a*ist».».,_ a genoral dental ot the plaintiff's allcga tioiiß,nnd a statement that if any communi cations such as are alleged were mado by the captain,they ware privileged.

Mr John Jackson has beon installei Mayor of Timaru for a second term.

A narrow escapo from a eorious fire occurred this morning about fivo o'clock at Mr Simon's grocery store in Wyndham street. Mr Simon, who lives on tho premises, perceived a smell of something burning, and on getting into tho shop boyondit, found it full of stnoko, besides seoing j somo papers blazing on tho shelves behind the window. A fow buckets of wator quickly romovod all source of danger, but had the discovery been delayod tho conse quences would havo beon far moro alarm ing.

His Honor Mr J us t ice Gillies hold a sitting in bankruptcy this morning, and disposed of two applications. Mr Browning ap- ? eared in support of a petition filed by 'homas Morrin to have Albort Walker adjudged a bankrupt, and, there being no opposition, the prayer of the petition was granted. In re Robert McVeagh (a bank* rupt), -Mr Cotter applied on behalf of tho bankrupt for an order of discharge. Mr Cave, who appeared on bohalf of tho Official Assignee, said that ho had nothing to add to what was .contained in tho As signee's report. His Honor remarked that thero seemed to bo nothing in that beyond the fact that tho bankrupt had displayed ordinary businoss incapacity. Tho order asked for was therefore granted.

Cambridge cheese factory starts opera tions to-morrow.

A meeting of fishermen was convened for last evening, the object being^o discuss tho methods of disposal of fish. Tho meeting lapsed owing to tho non-attendance of the parties interested.

The new telegraph line to Auckland, through. Taupo and Cambridge, is to be proceeded with at once.

The Minister of Public Works has stated that the workshop hands and platelayers employed on the Government railways would receive three holidays in the year, viz., Christmas Day, Good Friday, and the Queen's Birthday. On these days they would receive full pay. ... ■

At Mercury Bay yesterday a man named James McGuire had his left arm broken in threel places while engaged jacking logs. He arrived here in the Ruby at 5 o'clock last ovening, and was taken to the Hospital,, where he is now under medical care.

The Christinas Fancy Fair at the Lorno street Hall promises to be a success. The grogramme for to-morrow is a cat show, ats of every description are entered-even tailless cats. An exhibition of views by the aid of the lime-light will form an attraction to the evening's programme, whilst the Marionettes, together with an original Punch and Judy Show for Saturday, will ensure a large attendance.

A verdict of "Accidental Death" has been returned in the case of the two .victims of the Rangiora disaster.

A " cullud gemman " was a defendant at the R.M. Court this morning, the case being a suit to recover £7. "Do you owe this money?" asked the R.M. " No; only £■4, sah I" R.M. (to plaintiffs solicitor): "Will you take an order for that, Mr Cooper?" Mr Cooper: "Wo'll take a judgment for £5. The defendant: " You'd better take it for £4|up sah! I owe £700,ahd if you don't take £4 I have to settle with all of you." It is needless to say that after the threat Mr Cooper took a judgment for £4.

The annual time study competition of the pupils'of the Auckland Free Sohool of Art was held yesterday, over 30 candidates being engaged. Mr Albin Martin and Dr. Campbell were the judges, the time allowed was twb hours, and. the subject was an out line drawing of an Italian peasant girl. The drawings proved to be of great average merit, and it must have been a task of great difficulty to award the prizes. Miss Vic toria Ansley secured the first prize, and Miss E. Galbraith the second. The result of the competition was highly satisfactory. Miss Louise Crawford and Company left tot Hokitika this afternoon.

Prizes were distributed to tho most suc cessful pupils of the Newton Grammar School to-day. An examination by written answers to questions has been going on for some days, and the result appears in the following prize list:-George Brand, first prize.in school; William Dickey, for arith metic and grammar; W. G. Knight, geo graphy ; G. Gee, arithmetic, grammar, geography ; W. Dooiub, arithmetic, gram mar ;D. .McNicol, grammar; J. Knight, arithmetic; G. Hamloy, arithmetic, gram mar, geography ;,W. Hamley, grammar, geography; A. Trenwith, grammar; P, Heath, grammar; R. Arthur, geography; : Thomas Scott, geography. ;

Mr Lachlan McGowari, who has done muoh towards providing' tho Auckland public with entertainment in the dramatic line, takes abeneflt at ths Opera House an Monday evening next, December 22nd, No dbubt the patronage and support of his friends and the public generally, which is solicited, will bo freely given, and a large attendance thus secured. Tlie Auckland Coursing Club hope to bo able to hold thoir first Plumpton meeting at the ground, Papatoetoe, in April next. Since the completion of the outside fence of the ground upwards of 100 bares have been liberated in the ground. Shortly b'eforo the Rotomahans left for the South to-day, a man foil ftom her gangway into the water. He had a piece of coral in one hand, and a pipe in his mouth. He was speedily rescued by means of a rope, when it was found that the coial was lost, but that the pipe remained (irmly fixed between his teeth. | "An Old Resident in Ponsonby " write*, that tho new channel botween Franklin Road and tho Church is a dead level, and consequently water cannot run off. The result is the creation of a great nuisance, osporially after washing days in tho vicinity. , The United Tenipevance delegates liuxe arranged, that tlieir procession shall etutt from the junction of Wellington and Hob- Hon-s.reots at half-past nine a.m. on Box ing Day, and prooecd through tho hourt o!' the city to tho Cricket Ground, where a short inoeiing will bo hold. AddrcMCs will bo dolivorod, and athletic sports will follow. Tho prixe of £100 offered for tho Whale boat Race (it noxt Auckland Regatta has had the effect of arousing the. spirit of emulation among Wellington oarsmen. A crew from Petone Naval Artillery have, It is roported, resolved upon entoring for tho competition. A now boat for the crow is boing built by Mr Taylor, tho well-known Wollington boat-builder, in accordance with tho measurements fixod by tho Com mittso ol tho Auckland Club.- The craft, On Which no oxponso is to bo spared, is boing fitted with all the latest improvo monts.

An accidont which happoncd yesterday to the suspension bridgo now boiug erected ovor the cemotory gully by Messrs Larkins and O'Brion will have tho effect of seriously retarding tho progress of tho work. Tho Eiors, somo of which riro seventy feet in eight, are in position.to receive the super structure, which had boen built In sections on tho ground. Tho Work of hoisting tho first section of the bridge into position was Commenced yesterday afternoon, but after it had been raised to almost tho required height, a chain which had previously stood tho required tost gavo way, and tho structure fallingto tho ground, was smashed to piccos. This accident will delay the completion of tho work.

In our roforonco to tho bill discounting case yesterday, tho sontonco " Low's caso"' was misprinted " Wood's " case The para graph alluded, of courso, to the case of John.Low, tho photographer, which has beon so prominently bofore the public.

Tho fivo children of Hugh Sullivan, fisherman, were yestorday afternoon pre sented at tho Police Court, and formed a pitiable spectacle. The children, four boys and a girl, woro bare-logged and shoeless, arid from tlieir appearanco thoy had not been accustomed to a bath for months past. Signs of health, however, woro dimly visible on their dirty faces. They wero tho children of intemperate paronts. .The father said he could not care for the children, and his wife's habits prevented her from doing so. Ho would pay 12s 6d per week -towards thoir support, viz., 2s" 6d a-hoad. An order was made on tho fathor for this amount, and tho hapless fivo woro duly committed fo the Homo for nogloctcd children,

A mesting of tho Borough Council of Onehunga was held at noon yesterday, for the purposo of installing tho Mayor-elect for the ensuing yoar, Mr J.,,D. Jackson. Bosidos Mr Jackson himsolf—who is nlso a Councillor—thero were only threo Council lors present, and tho Mayor, Dr. Scott. As it was considered that there was not a quorum present of the body corporato, tho meeting broko up without .installing the new Mayor. During tho past fow months thingshave not boon, vory pleasant nt the Council board, the dobates waxing .Usually rathor strong. Honco tho meagre attend anco of Councillors. The hatchet is not to bo buried until the new cemotory is opened, —(Correspondent.) i^SaS^S^i^S^s^^S^_^S^_ noon, Sir- Maurice O'Rorke presiding. Thero woro also present: Revs. A. Reid and D. Bruco, Hon. Col. Haultain, Judgo Gillies, Bishop Cowio, and Mr Edwin Hesketh. It was decided to grant tho use of a room in tho Admiralty Houeo to tho New Zealand University Senate for their meeting in February. With roference to a letter from tho Rev. R. Sommervillo re the establishment of a chair of mental science, it was resolved to request Mr Sommervillo to state the numbor of students likely to attond n mental science class. In the course of the discussion, it was stated that there would bo a debit balanco of £.50 on the Collogo account at tho beginning of tho yoar; thero was, however, a iixod doposit of £2,000 in the bank.

A rathor nico question of law cropped up yesterday beforo Mr Jußtico Gillies in con nection with an application for probate. The will sought to bo proved was that of Ann Teasdalo, a woman who had had a pro tection ordor und had lived apart from hor husband for the past ton or twelve years. Somo time boforo her doath sho had made a will, by which sho left her property to two oxocutors for tho benofit of her children. Tho question, of cottrso, was as to tho powor of a married woman to make a will. Mr E. Hoskoth, who appeared in support of tho application for probate, quoted sections 18 and 19 of the Married Womon's Protection Act, 1880, for the pur poso of showing that a married woman hold ing a protection order was to all intents and purposes afemme sole during the con tinuance of that order, and that the Act thorefore cloarly created a separate estate. Consequently tha right to dispose of that estate must follow as a. matter of course. His Honor also thought that the Act gave a married woman tho powe"r of making a will, Section 18 was evidently founded upon the English Divorce Act, and he bolieved that our Act of 1860 did oroato a separate estate, and gave the power to dispose of it. The app hcatioh was therefore granted.

A most successful anniversary gathering in connection with the Kingsland Wes leyan Sunday-school was held last evening. There was a crowded audience, Both at thti tea and public meeting. The chair was occupied by Mr W. Beaumont. The programme was most interesting, consist ing of addresses, etc. The report for the year was read by the energetic Secretary, Mr Gribbin, and showed that excellent work had beon done during tho year. The school was found to bo in a most flourishing condition. The address given by Mr Tucker was full of capital advice, and kept the whole audience in a happy frame of mind for about twenty minutes. The Roy. W. J, Watkin gave ono of his dharacteristio addresses, which literally convulsed the heaters w|th laughter. One of the students from tho Threo Kings and the Rev. A, Reid spoke a few sontences of congratulation, The choir and children, under the condiic torship of Mr Gatland, sang exceedingly well. The Superintendent (Mr Burton) addressed tho meoting, and proposed a vote of thanks to the ladies, th» speakers, and the clwirman. This was seconded by one of the teachers, and carried by acclamation. The meeting closed with the doxology and prayer. t .

The following Police Court cases woro takon yesterday afternoon, before H. G. Seth Smith, Esq., R.M. :—Mary Ann Agues Lundon, threatening to shoot John Lundon, her husband. Mr Cave, for prosecution, and Mr Napior for defence.. Mr Cave stated that it was not his intention to pro ceed with this case. Withdrawn. The chargo against Edward Murphy of breaking and entoring the premises of Mr Harbutt, and stealing two dozen corn-stalk brooms, on the 6th inst, was adjourned until Fri day. Reginald Bernard Fitzpatrick was charged with' committing an indecent assault on Maud Minchim on the llth inst., and pleaded not guilty. Serjeant Pratt conducted the prosecution. Captain Min chim deposed that his daughter Maud, aged 11 years, made a complaint to him that she had been indecently assaulted, and de scribed the man. He immediately went in pursuit, accompanied by his daughter. She pointed him out near to the Choral Hall. He put his hand on Fitz patrick's shoulder, and asked him what he had been doing with the child; prisoner did not answer, but struck him a violent blow in the face. Kate Doyle and Minnie Jones wero in company with Maud Minchim, near the Choral Hall; witnessed the assault, and recognised prisoner as the man who had committed it: Sergeant Kiely arrested prisoner at the Governor. Gordon boarding-house, in the evening. He denied the charge. The depositions woro read over to the prisoner, who, reserving his defence, was fully committed for trial on the charge.

J. D. Arnaboldi, of Cambridge, askslottors patent for a flooring cramp, and stock and dies for bolt-cutting*, '.'-.,,

- - : '.:.•.:)-'. \■ I The adjourned meeting, of the creditors 1 of Allen Bell, publican-and-storekeeper at Omarumutu, was held yestbrday afternoon, the-Assignee presiding. Aftor some dis cussion, Mr Calvert, on behalf-of Messrs Owen and Graham, stated his willingness to. accept 10s in tho £ in settlement 'of their claim of £326 17s 9.1, and as the total indebtedness- (secured and unsecured) amounted to £44g 14s 2d, the sum required to meet this proposition would be £224 7s Id. The debtor believed that he could get his friends to guarantee £225, and in ordor to give him an opportunity of making an arrangement, it was agreed to adjourn the meeting until to-day. Another meeting was accordingly held to-day, when the debtor reported that he had received no reply to his telegram. It vas therefore arranged that he should wire again and report the result as soon as possible, when the Assignee would at once conveno another meeting.

Sowing Machines, wholesale and retail. — D. S. Chambers.

The Loyal Unitod Frionds' Lodge Re liance, No. 2, will hold the grand installation ball on tho ovening of the Hist inst, as adver tised. The Committee are busy in making all neccusary arrangements for the event, which, it is hoped, will bo crownod with buccosb.

Attention is drawn to tho fact that Madame anil Mdlles. Pellscorhaveretnoved their dressmaking eßtnblishment from Karangahape Rood to Wakoilold-strect, owing lo the lncreooe of business. ; FUKS AND HUGS, i m ti«, i»m*>, >*___. mv, i,_ , 1m.:,, MiU'nU'.,, K-il'tui',, i liii'inmiks, ,:!_i -il „ut l,y " I',i„i;!ivj Hale.'' KonuitA. qmo, I'nju.ior A ' *i AKcuto, Aucklalid We notice that a vory interesting sorvico of song entitled "Nothing to Nobody," will be givon to-morrow (Friday) evening, in tho Epiphany Church In aid of tho sunday-school fundo. Mr Ewington will read tho story, and the choir, accompanied by the lady organist and several instrumentalists, will sing the motrical pieces. . .

Parties doslroii. of obtaining some fine Wines and spirits for the Christmas and New Year should attend tho salo to-morrow at 12 o'clook by Mr Gabriel Lewis. Tho abovo are specially selcotod, and aro putuo on thehampor system, which should bo a boon to picnic parties. This is ono ot tho first Bales ot tho kind hold hero. Catalogues are now ready.

It will bo Bben that the coming water excursions for Boxing Day to bo given by the. Northorn Steam Shipping Company aro now advertised. No doubt many pleasure-seekers will avail thomselvos of these opportunities of visiting "vValworaand other favourite places of resort. It will also bo noticed that the Clans man, new and fast steamer, leaves Auckland on Saturday noxt, the 20th inst., at 2, returning in time for business on Monday next, , Messrs Philip and .Charles Hnnncken, long and favourably known in mnsical circles in this city, havo purchasod from Mossrs Smith and Caughoy their lease of tho draper's shop at tho foot of Uppor Queon-Btreot, and under the namo of Hannckcn Brothers, will comnienco biißinesß on Saturday, next as drapers and mercers.. Mr Philip Hannoken has boon for many i years In, tho employ of Messrs L. D. Nathan and Co., and Charles Hannckcn, for some timo after tho death of Mr John Smith, managed tho businoss on bohalf of his widow. To persons who wish to spend an ,enjoy ablo holiday eeason, and at the same time re store their energies wasted by a too oloso ap ioation to bußlnoss, or by cares of any kind, few placos oder so many attractions as To Aroha, Tho hot baths, whioh have already, become famous for their wonderful medicinal pro perties, the pleasing scenery, the case by which the place can bo reached by rail, rivor. or road, and the exceedingly moderato cost of hotel and other accommodation, combine to render it a most pleasant, spot in which to spend an idlo wcok or two, and pleasure-seekers who de siro to puss their timo quietly and enjoy ably cannot do bettor than visit this neigh bourhood, where health anil pleasure may bo said to go hand in hand. The position of tho Springs is almost, in tho contro of the township, situated at thp baso of tho grand and beautiful mountain, ana they aro within two or three minutes' walk of tho principal hotels, tho Hot Springs hostelry, kept by Jlr W. Weston, tho British by Mr P. Quinlan, and Walker's by Mr J. Warron, being not more than a Btone throw dietant. Tho fares for the singlo journey from and to Auckland (inclusive of coach between Morrinsvillo and Aroha) are 2.7s lirst class, and 19b (id second class. During the holi days return-tickots will bo issued _y rail at singlo fares. Cheap tickets, aro also issued by tne Thames Rivor Navigation Company, and for thoßO who prefer travelling by wator, this route has many .charms, as during tho spring and summer months tho scenery on the river banks is exceedingly lovely,and affords a never failing oval to admirers of tho beautiful in Naturo.-.ADVT.]

THE LONDON BRIDGE DYNAMITE OUTRAGE.

DISCOVERY OF INFERNAL MACHINES,

[BY CAULK-COPYRI-ikT..

London, Docember 17. An inspection oi London Bridgo at low wator revealed 13 clockwork machines de posited on ono nbuttmont, thus confirming _lm_»m»«ir__m..t.■_*. ,0.,.,„f ~y--.u--.,--w--. caused by dynamite

TRADE BEETWEEN NEW ZEALAND AND INDIA.

(litf TELEGKAni—OWN CORUI.S. ONDRNT.)

Welliegton, this day. Tub Government have received an interest ing memorandum from the Government of Bombay on tho subject of tho frozen moat trade, and tho manufacture of woollen fabric. A summary will no doubt bo tele graphed to you in the ordinary way.

POLICE COURT.-This Day.

[Before his Worship the Mayor and H, C, do Martelli, Esq., J.P.J

l.nuvs.—Goo. Floming, ss. " Richard's Himself Again."—John Calvert, whoso state of health yesterday necessitated the adiournment of a charge, viz., that he John Culvert, was drunk, and that he Sid, on tho 9th inst.. commit a breach of tho city by-laws by driving a carriage and pair of horses ala furi ous rate in Mcehanics'Bay.thoreby endangering the lives of soveral of hor Majesty's subjects, pleaded guilty to being drunk, and also to furious driving. — Constable Hobson proved the charge. Defendant was going at 20 miles an hour. — Several othor witnesses, Wol vorine Cottingham, Kdwd. ilodson, and Alfred ■ Forrest, saw the spurt, which reminded ono of them of Gilpin's ride from Edmonaton to Wore.—Fined 553, for both offences, with costs. In Slumber Dbki*.—Thomas Knowlos was charged under the Vagrant Act, with being found by night in tlie Btabloa of Government House, on tbe 17th instant. —Prisoner pleaded guilty.—Alexander Giließpio, gardener, de posed that he found tho accused sloeping in tho stable about 10 o'clock last night. — Sergeant Pratt said ho bolieved prisoner was a strangor in Auckland.—Prisoner*. "Oh no; i'vo been hero 10 years."—To His Worship; Had a homo at the Manukau.—Discharged with a caution.,, TnE Outrage at Newmarket, — Thomas Trudgeon appoared in answer to throo charges, (1) drunkenness, (.) kicking Comtablo Graham, and (3rd) destroying his jumpors.- Sergeant Pratt conducted, and Mr Keotloy appoared in defence.—Tho evidence haß already beon pub lished. Tho onße was held over for the purpose of considering whetherornotCoDstableGraham was justified in entering" Trudgeon's house.— Bridget Drain deposed that Bhe lived noxt to prisoner. On the day in question she heard a great noise, and on looking out saw Trudgem Eull his wife out of the house by the hair of er head.—To Mr Keetloy: Could see distinctly from hor verandah.—Thomas Green saw pri soner strike the constable, nnd they both fell. Ho assisted tlie constable Prisoner was not to say drunk, but ho had boen drinking; smelt whisky. To Mr Keel ley: Trudgeon was on his back. Tho constable was over him. Knew he had something, boing a toetotallor. His sense of smell was -keen. (Laughter). Con stable Dews went to assist Trudgeon was mad drunk.—Mr Keotley I I suppose he was jolly, llho Mark Tapley.—Constable: Don't know that gentlemen. Know most people in Newmarket.—SorgeantPrattsaidMi'BTrudgeon and tho children were present if the Bench would like to hear them.—His Worship did not think it necessary, as it might lead to un pleasant family disclosure,.—Constable Graham said he would have left the house, but Mrs' Trudgeon wished for his protection, saying hor hußband would murder her.—Mr Keetley addressed the Bench in defence and examined Mrs Trudgeon and defendant, whose evidence was in aome points contra dictory to that of the constable.—The Bench considered tho wholo of the charges and im posed a lino of 20s, damage (30s), and costs, or in default, 11 days. Unlawfully Wounding.—Thomas margins was charged with'unlawfully wounding Ellon Hutchinson with a knife on tho 17th inst.— Prisoner pleaded not guilty.—Sergeant Pratt conducted.—Oharlos Emorson .Teoncnt. duly qualified medical praotitionor. deposed to ex amlning tho wound in Ellon Hutchinson, and found it to be a quarter of an inch deep. He" had no doubt but it was caused by a sharp knife. The woman was not out of dan*e r; erysipelas might supervene. The wound re quired other dressings.—The Benoh aftor-hoaT- Ing Dr. Tennenl's evidenco thought a remand •was necessary for a few days—The caae was remanded until to-morrow.—Prisoner was ad mitted to ball, himself in. £50 and two sureties in £25 each.

This was all the business.

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CHARGE OF STABBING.

.Thomas Hisgins was. charged at the Police pourt to-day with unlawfully stabbling Ellen Hutchinson yesterday afternoon in Lome-street. It was considered at first by the police that the woman received the wound in the wrist by falling on a , glass bottle, but Dr. Teunent, who i dressed the wound, said the injury was caused by a sharp knife, it was a clear cut, otherwise it would have boen a jagged wound. There are two witnesses who saw tho assault, and, according to the report, Mrs Hutchinson left her apartments in Lorne-streot for a pail of water, and on re turning went to Higgins's door to speak to Ann Shields who was sitting in the door way, when Mrs Higglns rushed at her and struck her with a tea-cup, which she had in hor hand. Somo wordß ensued, when Hicgitiß camo up in an excited state with an uplifted kuifo in his hand evidently intending to strike her. Sho raised her arm to prevent boing struck on tho head, and received the stab in her wrist. There are about seven witnesses in tho case, which will come on for hearing to morrow morning.

TE KOOTI AND HIS FOL LOWERS.

(BY T___o_Al?_.—OWN COBUESrONDENT.)

Tai/fo, this day. Twenty-five of Te Kooti's unarmed raga muffins passed horo ycstorday en route for Wairoa, noar Napior. Te Kooti, who was to have accompanied,them, came-as far as the Waotu. It is rumoured that a much larger body of natives is going to tho East Coast from Waikato via Whakatane and Urowa country.

SIR JULIUS VOGEL'S NORTHERN VISIT.

(BY TELEGRAPH—OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

Wellington, this day. It is not yet known whon Sir Julius and Lady Vogel will leave for Waiwora and Auckland. To-morrow is the day fixed, but Sir Julius is afraid that he will not bo able to get through important- de partmental work to admit of his departure before Sunday next. In his absence Mr Ballance will take charge of the Colonial Treasurer's Department. Sir Julius expects to be absent for six weeks, and upon his return South will visit Christchureh. Later.-Sir Julius and Lady Vogol's de parture for tho Waiwera Springs has been delayed until the 29th inst.

SIR JULIUS VOGEL'S LIBEL ACTION.

(BY TELEGRAPH—OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

Wellington, this day. In the action of Sir Julius Vogel against the "New Zoaland Times" for libel the writ will bo served on defendants to morrow. Mr Travers, a leading member of the hir, will be the prosecuting barristor.

SPORTING NEWS.

There was a large attendance at Tatter sail's Club last night, and the prices for the principal events of the Auckland Summer Meeting were called over. For the Cup, Turquoise was quoted first favourite at 4 to 1 (offered). Administrator met with sup port at, s's to 1, 200 being written against him, and 8 to 1 was on offer against Wel come Jack. Libeller was quoted at Bto 1, and "tens" could bo had about The Poet and Necklace For tho Steeplechase, 200 to 60 was taken about The Lad, 4 to 1 being offered against Clarence, and a point moro could be had about Alaric. For the Derby, Necklace was quoted at 6 to 4 (offered). Ugly Buck uiot with a little support at 5 to 1, and Tetford was backed to win a hundred at 7 to 1.

Lady Emma was scratched for the Auck land Cup to-day, jnd Lady^ Evelyn for all 'Tho steeplechase horso The Ladis'ex pectcd to arrive here by the next Southern steamer.

The second forfeit of ssovg. for the Auck land Cup, and general entries for the whole events of tho Sumim-i* Meeting, closo to morrow (Friday) night, at 8 o'clock. Mr Percival will also receive nominations for the Whangarei races, which take place on the 9th and 10th January.

At an adjourned mooting of Tatten-all's Club last night, the following resolution was carried:—"That any person on being proposed as a member (and all present members) shall stato whether he joins or has joined as a bookmaker or as a private member, such statement (as to whether ho is a bookmaker) to be made by all present members to the Secretary within seven days from the passing of this rule."

Thames, this day,

At the sale of the privileges of Thames Jockey Club Summer Meoting competition was keen, and the total sum realized was £268, which is within a few shillings of last year's proceeds.

MINING NEWS.

(by teleubaph—own correspondent.)

Thames, this day. New Prince Imperial.—The reef in the western drivo at No. 7 level continues to show gold, and a few nice stones have beon Bocured. The formation is about a foot thick, but not solid, otherwise better results would be expected..

New Manukau.—Tho leader at the battery level has opened out to the thick ness of a foot, and shows gold plentifully. Caledonian Low Levei,.— Another leader six inches wido has boon intersected in the northern crosscut, and apparently a large body of stoi'O is coming into tho southern face." ! "■' '.

;Caledo«un.—Hodge, tribute., crushed 21 loads_)■■ the splendid return of 77oza. ldwt. VuLOAN^JVaiorongomai).—Joy, tributer, obtained Bozs. 16dwts. from .our loads of quartz. - Queen of Beauty.-A peculiar;.formation two feet thick has been met with in'the shaft. It has been pronounced by the assayer to consist of clay,/discoloured by oxide of-iron and manganese, and of no significance either as an auriferous or non auriferous indication, white sandstone has been found directly underneath it. The manager, in reporting upon it, expresses the opinion that the great change in country presages a corresponding change in the lodej whioh cannot be ior the worse, and if for the better he expects to find gold in abundance.

TELEGRAMS.

Thames, this day.—Mr Fraser was in stalled as Mayor yjfitejday afternoon. Embezzlement. Weixinoton, this day.—At tho Magis trates Court, A. T. Anderson, on the charge of embezzling £340, the property of the Liverpool Poor Law Guardian, was re manded to England. •A young man named Harry Bennett Bowles, arrested here on a charge of em bezzling et Wanganui on November 13th £27 belonging to Her Majesty, was re manded till Saturday.' Major Atkinson and the Insurance Board. Major Atkinson has been nominated for a seat on the Government Insurance Associa tion Board.

Fatal Result of Acoldent,

Christchurch, this day.—Dr. J. T. Rous of Lyttelton, who was thrown from his horse a few days ago, died this morning from the injuries sustained, __ Christchurch, this day.—Yesterday Mr C. P. Hulbert was installed as Mayor, to which position ho was ro-electod without opposition. -After his installation he was presented with a silver cradle subscribed for by the members of the Council.

Dunedin, this day.—Mr Mayor Street, on vacating office, presented the City Coun cil with an oil portrait of himself. He showed how the Council had been im properly charged £1,100 yearly in couuec tion with the shilling fund. A resolution was passed that tho Council should invito subscriptions for a monument to the late Thos. Birch.

Dunedin, this day.—The Colonial Secre tary paid a visit of inspection to Seacliff Asylum to-day.

THE NEW JEWISH SYNAGOGUE.

Laying tho Foundation Stono,

The ceremonial associated with the laying of the foundation stone of the new Jewish | Synagogue at the corner of Princes and Bowen-streets (opposite the Northern Club) was commenced at 3 o'clock this afternoon, in the presence of a large assemblage, of ladies and gentlemen. Flags fluttered gaily over tho temporary plattorm, and these with the concourse of people and tho handsome toilettes of the ladies lent quite a gala aspect to the ani mated scene. Tho foundation stone a massive block of scoria—was suspended from shear legs over ite intended situation, while the concrote foundations which have been already laid, together with a portion ol the framework which has been reared upon them, afforded a good idea of tho dimensions of the superstructure. It is, of course, well known that the edifice is to be built in accordance with Mr E. Bartley s prizo design, whicb was on exhibition in the city several months ago. The style of architecture is Romanesque, modified by the ■ Gothic in some of its details,' and- tho effect will be both t triking and handsome. It is intended that the Synagogue proper shall seat 225 males und 150 females, while accommoda tion will bo provided on the basement for tho Sabbath School. The * allot ment also affords room for a residenco for tho Rabbi, and in due timo doubtless this want .will also be supplied. Mr Thomas Co.lebrook is tho contractor for ithc-Synagogue.iand tho contract time is nino months. The total cost, including fittings, which aro to be tooth rich and elegant, will amount to £4,000. After service in the temporary Synagogue at the Masonic Hal), Princes-street, the Rabbi (Rev. S. A. Goldstein) and the officers of tho congregation proceodod to the site of tho now building. Tho proceedings horo woro at onco commonced by tho Kabbi read ing, first in Hebrew, and then in English, Psalms 118, 24, nnd 29. Mr David Nathan then advanced for the purpose of laying tho stono. Ho was presented with ,tho orthodox silver trpwel by the architect (Mr Bartley), while ;a silvor-mounted . mallet was presented by Mr A. H. Nathan, on behalf of tho, congregation. The mallet bore the following inscription: " Presented, by the members of the Auck land Hebrew congregation to David Nathan, Esq., Past President of tho Auckland Hobrow "congregation, on tho.occasion of the laying the foundation stone of the now synagogue, December ISth, 1884.": A hermetically sealed vessel, containing newspapers, coins of tho roilm, and a parchment, having beon deposited in the cavity prepared, for its reception, the stone was gently lowered to its place, and Mr Nathan, with,the usual ceremony, declared it to bo well and truly-laid. ~ ' The contents of tlie parchment wero read out as follows ;—

"Beth Israel.'—The foundation stone of the Synagogue was publioly laid by David Nathan, Past President o£ the Auokland Hebrew Con gregation, on. Thursday, 30th day of Klslev, SO!., corresponding with the 18th day of Novem ber, 1881. in the 47th year of the reign of Her Majesty (Juoon "Victoria. Sir .Wm. Jervois, Govornor-in-Chief of tho Colony. .W. R. Wad del, Mayor of Auckland. , A. H. ;Nnlhan, Presi dent ; Moss Levy, Treasurer; Samuel A. Gold- Btein, minister; Sydney H. Nathan, Secretary; Auckland Hebrew Congregation. Arthur H. Nathan. Mobs Levy. Samuel A. Goldßtein. Lawrence 1). Nathan, Philip A. Philips, Ralph Keesing, Henry L. Ncumagen, Edward Lewis, members of the Building Committee. Edward Bartloy, architect. Thomas Colobrook, con tractor. Knoloßed herewith are copies of " Now Zealand Herald." Evkning Star, "Jewish Chroniclo," and " Jewish World"; aIBO, some of tho current coins of tho realm,—"And let them make me a sanctuary, that I may dwell among them."—" I rejoiced when they said, unto mo— ' Let us go into the House of the Lord.'"

The Rev. S. A. Goldstein (Rabbi) said :— "Theerection of house?of worship formsim portant landmarks in the history of civilisa tion, testifying, as they do, to the vitality and worth of religion, dri which basis only human happiness and progress can-rest. Religion is a potent factor in the forma tion of Character. It is the element which, combined with education, refines, elevates and ennobles the heart, and enlarges our sympathies. Tho highest encomium which can be passed on us is that we led a life of piety, integrity, and usefulness. Re ligion is the only clue which can guide us safely through, tho labyrinth of life. It teaches us to regard-God, not as an indifferent spectator, but as one who evinces the deepest interest in bur progress. Judaism breathes a spirit of benevolence, it inculcates a. love of humanity, a sense of ■^T^^iijiiWiiitiiifcriJ u_^i».-jb, posed to fanaticism, injustice, and decep tion as light is to darkness. In no way can wo display; its beauties to better advantage than by leading a life worthy of imitation— a life consecrated to purity and the promo tion of concord among men. This we will find to be tho most effectual means oi counteracting the baneful influence of agnosticism that is assuming such dimen sions. There was a time when the diffusion of khowlodge was interdicted on the ground that it was inimical to faith. ■ Judaism is not opposed to progress or, intellectual re? search.- The laws of Sinai enjoin study. They make it the duty of every man to ac quire knowledge, expand his intellect, and study the beauties of Nature, In no way can the infinite powers of God be better demonstrated than .by "the! study of the magnitude ; of tho universe, the variety of the parts it comprehends, tho laws by which these are regulated,'and tho system and order thoy display. A knowledge of all this must give us a high conception of His wisdom. It is in tho power of those who preside at religious meetings lo remove the many plague spots which are tho creation of prejudice and in tolerance. A house of worship is not to be regarded morely as a building in which the heart may expand in the ; delightful duty of prayer, praise, and thanksgiving. Here tho duties of life should be expatiated on ; hero W6 should bo taught to cultivate tho delicate emotions of humanity and friendship; here our zeal in the cause of charity should receive oncouragement and support; and bur enthusiasm in the cause of benevolence be revivified by tho glowing wordaof exhortation. Unless a house of igprship is erected on such principles, a weak and tottering superstructure must be expected. The ceremony of laying the foundation stono of this Synagogue, which is dedicated to the Founder of the world, must touch the deepest feel ings of my co-religioliists present. To the Israelite especially tho erection of a houseofworshipis of thehighest significance. No race has had a more eventful and chequered career than ours. To none have the flattering hopes of material advance ment been held out so frequently as an in ducement to forego religious opinion as to the Israelite. To none have higher awards been promised in exchange for liberty of conscience than to us. The erection of a synagogue is, then, a .witness between us and God—a memorial we hand to our posterity as a token that in happier times we were not unmindful of our duties as the descendants Of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, the first pioneers in the field of civilisation—as a sign that' adversity, instead of weakoning our faith, strengthened the bond of union., -'Adversityis the true school of the mind.' .' Why,' ask our sages in the Talmudj 'is Israel compared to' the olive ?' Because .it will yield tho more oil tho moro it is pressed. So Israel's virtues havo been mostly developed under the pres sure of the greatest national calamities. We welcome gladly an occasion such as the present, which gives us the opportunity of explaining to those of other creeds that some of the fundamental principles of Juda ism are charity and tolerance. We foster, also the belief that the pious of all de nomination* iiiill enjoy eternal, happiness, And I would have you understand that this mcruptibility and steadfastness to faith did not proceed from an'indifference to the good opinion of those with whom w.e lived, neither did they arise from any desire to shirk our responsibilities as citizens. For centuries we were compelled to live in a state of isolation, to, wander from king dom to kingdom, and wear at all times the' badge of humiliation and degradation. So strong became the misapprehension con cerning .Judaism,that the most stringent and oppressive measures which religious and political fanaticism could invent were devised to. exclude ,us still further from all; social and civil rights. ;So strong be came this feeling, the outcome of religious antagonism, that we were at last looked upon as enemies' of the State. Granted that a disposition of this nature existed iii the heart of the Israelite against his perse cutors, is not such a disposition but tbe natural result of the laws enacted for hie mippresslon? Why should this rancour of feeling havo oxistcd? It exists in tho present day in Russia, whioh the light of education has not as. yet penetrated, where is a. sealed book aud thei masses are steeped in the deepest bigotry, the result bf ignorance. Are not the aims of Judaism almost iden tical with those of other creeds, viz., the establishment of morality, justice, and peace? Apart from our belief in the unity andnidivisiblUty of God, in which belief" wo stand a distinct comnntnity, does not 'i^ Ut ? b't l?" jll couimon with other creeds belief in the revelation of Sinai im mortality of the soul, reward and punish ment hereafter? Does it not profess, as others do, that to clothe the naked, feel

1. i *,'; v J .- ' .. I > Jihb hungry, support the blind, the maimed, and the weak, and to raise our fallen brother ' from the mire of degradation', are the highest * duties otmant-'lt has been the high mission of many noble-minded philan thropists—such men as the late Archbishorj-B of Canterbury, the late Dean Stanley, of ■"_$ many dignitaries of the Church of Rome, of _\ manyluminariesin the firmamentof literature __ and science, in connection with Sir Moses W_\ Montefiore, Baron Henry de Worms, Sor- -1 geant Simons—to remove much of the I_\ mutual misapprehension, and to induce-i; many enlightened men to recognise in SgjH the 'original sowers of that mysterious:';;, seed' whose wholesome fruit all humanity _m is destined to gather. It is the aim of every «fis faithful Israelite to gain the esteem of his 1 fellow citizens, not to tho prejudice of his ;*'i faith, but that, through his increased '■'"?. personal popularity, much of the erroneous. _\ opinion concerning Judaism might be re- moved; that even those who do not*|^S quiesco entirely in its dogmas might ac-""'*' cord to its beautiful simplicity the sane -,* tribute of admiration which the Israelih*. 11;*? is ever ready to concede to the • grand _\ moral principles which underlie ■■': the-5 *i creeds of others, and which will ' § always eveke his sympathy. To be ex- M plicit, it is only in thoso duties pertaining _m to conscience that wo stand 'alone. Apart^S from religious convictions, we identify our-SB selves with the interests of the country in § which wo live, cooperate in the promotion 1' ol those institutions that have as their aitt^-V: the dissemination of_ knowledge, alleviation3S of sutfering, promotion of goodwill among";": citizens, and the establishment of peace-* 1 and order; we are attached to our-SB country and our ,* Sovereign byi»__§a| strongest, ties of-affection and loyalijy;* _ Like Jacob of old, we have wrestled till the.; I morning dawn—the dawn of enlightenment, 1 in whoso t presence intolerance is ashamed _B to. show itself. Diversity of opinion.no ( * longer erects a barrier between man_and** man; the power of education is rapidly. \ b shattering the wall which deep-seated prey m judice created. Tho avenues of knowledge §j are now declared open to all irrespective ■ of If creed; all are at liberty to explore the mine § i of learning. May the time be near when the • § darkness of tho past will have, been fdy.t-w gotten in tlie brightness of,the hearfutui_^¥» whon the belief in, God wili be universal}}*, acknowledged,, and the ..principles' of ! morality, and justice so firmly established. 1 as to be unassailable I I.have already said I how significant this ceremony must be tp all : of my faith. Hqw eventful,., then, ,isSite*§ me? What is.the.strength of thesenti-." ment thatattaohesthe painter ,to his .pictuie. _ the sculptor to .his chef cfceuiire, the m^i, : cian to his art, in comparison, .to; the; 1 relationship that exists between the minjjsj& ter and his temple of worship, where'he"-" draws upon and eugrossos the .highest feel. ings and thoughts of those ih.his charge, _\ Though our tastes,and, intellect '__■.£■,«s. ennobled by works, of, art, either as execu,. • tent, spectator, or auditor, yet fill these,, influences pale bofore.that of grayer, which 1 strikes tho deepest diapason in the heart's ohords. "The. best preacher is the heart,§ the best teacher is time, the best book '&». the-world, and the ,best friend is 6k)d,." | .. s „; The rey. gentleman's2eloquent: aadressf was listened to with rapt attention.: . .-■}} The Rabbi having.offered.up.pigyer,.in. Hebrew and English for the Royal Fi.milj.Jß Mr P.. A. Philips then stepped forward,, and said:—'' Ladies .and gentlemen,--_)_iS,i will not be an 'unfitting.occafjiqn to giyej^i] short resume of .tho early days of our coin-M munity. Our known numerical weakness will account, in a great measure for, ( tbe.'j comparative by slow progress we have rndfle. i It is now nearly sixteen -years\ siiice. we commenced obtaining subsijriptipijr for the object of building a syria-*-.' foguehitherto. Thevioissitiidesofthecplohy;:, aye prevented us carrying into Jef-fr feet our desires. The (JccumuJated tt-1" terest on tlie donations thehj snacUt. with the additional sul)Bcr.pt.onB s so. kindly and liberally given to us. by t all classes, enables us now. to make a start with the building, and we are in hopes that those who have not hitherto giyeri anything will help us, while those who^ have given before will give again, and thus* enable us to raise a temple to the worship of tho God of Israel creditable to tho cdinmu;.' nity. Wo hope that in all similar cases we have not been found lacking syrtfpathy, without regard to denomination, and "We; trust our kind Christian friends .will, extend their aid now that dnr .turn has come to make a special effort, I may state that the first meetings for" prayer of Hebrew residents, prior to the year 1817 took place at the residence of Mr D. Nathan in Shortland-street, and for Homo years thereafter a portion of tho store on the same premises I was fitted up and ■ tt'tfe^w^&y tefc^«4e4fe# community. About 1855 the synagogue building (formerly In Emily Place) was leased by the late Charles Davis and Abranj;; Keesing and mytalf for a term of-seven years,' and the interior neatly, fitted up i with cedar atk and fUrnituiw of polißhed kauri.- At the expiration of the lease, the site and building were par-.; cjbased f8r "£7OO, and a considerable spm expended' thereon tt additions __d.' im-' provemonte. Our: community has passed through many, vicissitudes, and is at the. present time considerably smaller "'.fif number than at a former period of its existence. '■"'* The site originaUy ob tained, after years *df pertinacious application, as' a ; free,; grant, from ] the General Government for a place of worship, by myself end the lata. Chas. Davis, Was situated t in the, Alte|; Road; but an offer boing". made by_ the city authorities to, exchange, \il for the present position, the community^ resolved to accept it, and the exchange was duly ratified py an Act of the General Assembly. Tho following gentlemen have acted ;as past Presidents :—Messrs D; Nathan, late Chas, Davis,' P. A, Philips, A- Asher,; Edw.' Isaacs, B/ Levy, > ■fciSBK Nathan, A. H. Nathan, and others. Thai; community has also been indebted.. ___."' several gentlemen, including Messrs Henry Isaacs, P. S Solomous. R. .Eeesing, A. $£& Nathan, D. Bloom, and others, lor ; vatt-;' able services freely rendered as'honorary; readers both for Sabbaths and; festivals," and to Messrs P. ___ Philips, Henry Keeeirig junr., Elliot Meyer, H. Lewis-L, D. Nathan,. Nowton Philips^ and others, for services'ren dered as Honorary Secretaries, ■ &c. . Eorl»j number of years the lato Rev. Moses Elkin was minister, and Head-master of ouf- Hebrew school, and the community is in debted to him for his oarneßtand persevering efforts, more particularly in the direction of imparting a knowledge of Hebrew and Scriptural teaching to the young,-, i The present number of subscribing members; iii* about 110, while at tlie last festival service over 200 personsr attended worship.: The; present new building will seat 225 males and 150 females, -while ■ the basement' will afford ample accommodation for- the pupils: of the Sabbath 'and,. Hebrew sohool. The hew building will most" probablyj be completed within the next si**;* months. The designs for the present builS-*' ing, prepared by Mr Edwd. Bartley,' wet*l, accepted at a cost of £3,100 ; furniture and: fittings will probably cost another £1,000.'" J Mr Philips then road out a list of,'the dp}_ nations which had, either been received o_? promised. , .. ■„ , >. b .-.' | The ceremony was then conclude- byl the Rabbi pronouncing the Benediction &b Hebrew.'; , -,

ABBOTT'S OPERA BOUSE.

Mr Fred. W, Millis, ventriloquist ancGc character itopersonator, assisted byvfMiS Barry O'Neil, opened at the Opera House '-,'. last evening with-a well-arranged rotsaSS tainment, which proved very itMsingfl!^ throughout. Thore was a large attendance,;., in all parts of the house. Mr Millis ap- " ? peared in the first part of the performance, in a variety of .character impersonations;? Ki*t these he exhibited great mimical ab_Uyi^ and gave evidence of close study of tie;r originals. His first sketch introduced the"f| ' Loves of Conrad and Katarina'," which' '"'■' provoked mjaoh merriment; and the next " which was entitled, "Mr Papanoandle. and ;;; his Crying Infant," was received with,'.-. continuous laughter. Mr Millie's imitation ■' § of Maccabe; as a street musician was very. | clever.and was; well deserting of-the fro--*' quent applause it evoked. ' The" Guardian.;,.; of the Peace "was also a creditable per: .J* formance. In the second part of the" ' performance. Mr .Millie introduced-,''TJje\. Vagaries of the Blockhead Family," repre sented by dummies called respebiivafeM Terence O'Reilly, Miss Sarah WaftSr^ Brother Zachariah, Johnny Ah Chow, S-mbo:---1 Snowflake,"besides a Dutohman and others^ _, The dialogue was' good, and introduced V sovoral original ideas, while the sOngswere ** well chosen, and although well known, were V, well received. Mr Barry O'Neil contributed several songs at intervals, the best of ' which was, "Makes a Man Look Like a - Fool." Besides ihia he sang " Friendship," '■'•* "Hastings Sands,"and "Old Thingumm- p Daughter."' Another performance will be given this evening, j>,,^ .■.'.".■

THE AUCKLAND EVENING SfAR, THUKSDAY, DECEMBER 18, 188..



T) :-:R...'.' A P E - R Y. " FIRE I FIREI FIRE I FERE! i FIRE ! ■ FHSIB! * FIRE I FIRE! . FIXE ."--■" ; : / FIRE! .;'.'" ;,;,' '■ t -' ' J. COSGRAVE & €0. I We beg to announce that it is our Intention to " entirely relinquish the CLOTHING TRADE, : ", And in •ensequence of the FIRE whioh took place on our premises we have been enabled . TO BELL \ ALL CL-THING, ; MEN'S MERCERY, _0., AT . .-•• HALF THE USUAL PRIOE, \ This splendid opportunity should immediately be takon advantage of, as owing to a future arrangement of our Departments the ♦ STOCK MUST BE CLEARED OUT Beforethe. ' >' IST JANUARY, 1883, When all that then remains will be DISPOSED Off BY PUBLIC AUCTION. ; Note the Address— <K_EAT SALVAGE SALE I GREAT' SALVAGE SALE 1 GREAT SALVAGE SALE! OREAT SALVAGE SALE! L^/.C 08GRAVB ,*& c° . 204 AND 206, QUBBN-STRBBT. >'■"'" "'" ' ' ■*- '!■' ' '"' " ! ■' ■» The bazaar in aid of the Convent; schools, for which great preparations have been made, will open in the Theatre Royal on the 23rd inst. The ladies have been very .busyfora long time pas', in making the necessary arrangements,and w-c saaguine of substantial results being real ised. A'band will be in attendance each even ing. . :*. :■■•'■■ ■ .■','■'■.■ 1. Messrs Smith and Caughey have disposed i o£ "ths lease of.their shop in Upper Queen- ' _treet, and have removed tie entire stock to ' their new premises, Queen-sti-uet, wflbre it will I be sdld at a peat valuation on cost. The sale i:^tobt^°,'*^- nr~r-, ~'-' '



■VTOTICE TO PATIENTS SUFFERING J\ FROM DISEASES OF THE EYE, EAR, . AND THROAT. . ::'[bb I B. SOHWARZBACH, M.D., liavlnf. recently ) returned from Europe, will Boon re-visft Auck land professionally. 150 DO2EN 4--"R UTTON "R LACK "p ,RENCH KID GLOVES, BALANCE OF A:" :" MANUFACTURER'S '' STOCK "{" Cleared by my London Buyer at a HEAVY DISCOUNT FOR CASH, And, although CHEAP AT DOUBLE THE PRICE The Entire Line will be GIVEN AWAY AT 18. CD. pER PAIR. -AS. "D. *ER r AIR. i AH sizes from 5} to 8. HALF-A-DOZEN PAIRS OF THESE GLOVES FOR 9s WILL MAKE A NICE AND USEFUL CHRISTMAS PRESENT. I WILLIAM J-JATTRAY, j I 178, 180, 182, Quben-st. /CHOICE GOODS FOR CHRISTMAS. WILLIAM "rT-JRIDGMAN Has just received a largo and wsll assorted Stock of .NOVELTIES For tho present soasor, and to bo sold very much under usual prices. Beautiful Assortment New of Laces, In Real and Imitation, Whito, Cream, Silver Grey, Navy- Brown, Marone, Gold, Fancy Shades, and Black, just recoived by Bteamer Coptlo, from London New Frilling, Ties, Scarves, Collars, Collarettes. Beautiful lot Real Laco Collars ~_ §"3 -v Blao,i; suk Crape, half-squaros. S 5j o a._ _ \ Black Cashmere Capes \ g g n l*sS I Black Silk and Satin Capes IS§ 18-3*5 IBlack Chenille Capes, Black I X.H " %& i \ ljaae Capes, Broohe Capos \g«> _:__ ?" _ /Black Cashmere Dolmans /« g " _. hi Black Broch_ Visites I t-% S5 <3 6g I Black Broehfi Dolmans I"% ■ qa'g.gS/Black Lace Beaded Capes-/ §3 •qSSSr very pretty goods S5 Tho abovo are ohoice goods, and all prices— from vory cheap to very good. 11 Ladies' Silk Lustre Ulsters, 7s 6d, boing loss than half-price 12 Ladios' China Silk Ulsters, various shapes— tobosoldathalf-prioo . „ ~ Tho atock of Boys', Youths', and Men's Clothing is large and well assorted, and all goods marked at a vory Bniall advance on cost Mcn'B Strong Coals, 6s lid Boys' Suits from is lid __ Men's, Boys', and Youths' Folt and Straw Hats injaroat variety New Floorcloths, Matting, &c , JUNCTION DRAPERY WAREHOUSE, 288, UPPER QUEEN STREET. TT EALING THE POOR. Mr Milner Stephen will Heal the Poor Gratis, on tho Certifloato of any Clergyman, at St. Jam.B'B Hall, on FRIDAY EVENING next, and illustrate the various methods ot Healing* on the Patients. Doors open at 7; to commence at 7.30 o'clock. Admission.:—Front Seats, Is 6d; Back Seats, Is (to defray expenses). "DEFORE PURCHASING YOUR CHRISTMAS PRESENTS, CHRISTMAS PRESENTS, , INSPECT THE LARGE AND VARIED STOCK ..'••' i OF '.-,'] : NOVELTIES! NOVELTEESI NOVELTIES! NOVELTIES! NOVELTIES! ~..,.. NOVELTIES! SOLD BY i THE MELBOURNE DRAPERY AND CLOTHING .COMPANY. MEN'S AND BOYS' CLOTHING .'..' .JAPANESE CABINETS AND TRAYS JAPANESE GLOVE AND HANDKERCHIEF BOXES ALBUMS WORKBOXEB FANS; PLUSH and LEATHER HAND-BAGS PHOTO. STANDS. I -,„ i.nlDOlrTißiniViin.imt',',i' . -„_, - ij _a^_iH_»™_«>W» IC <_»*__ ... ....... ______m__^_«««_™- (NH^gfjy-^a-g-A^Dg '■ SILK SCARFS AND TIES LACE AND BILK COLLARETTES KID AND SILK GLOVES SILK HANDKERCHIEFS APRONS HANDKERCHIEFS in Fancy Boxes THE ELECTRIC LIGHT ..EACH evening. ,:.::,. fTIHE TI/TELBOURNE T\RAPERY AND ~ pLOTHING riOMPANY, DIRECT IMPORTERS, QUEEN-STREET. F. D. WOODROFFE..; MANAGER. TO BE HAD AT DUNNE, HALL & Co.'s riHEAP pA S H Q'A-L E:- Children's Summer Frocks at Is 6d and Is lid Ihfants' Braided Pique Dresses from Is 3d Infants' Braided Pique Pelises from 5s 6d ' Children's Washing Sun Hats reduced to ls6d Children's Washing Sun Bonnets reduced to jlslld Children's Pinafores, lO.d, ls3d, Is Hd Fashionable Dresei Materials at reduced prices Special value in Black Cashmeres Special value in Black Broch. Silks Corsets and Underclothing at reduced pricos Ladieß' and Children's Gloves and Hosiery; best makes, fashions, and shapes, at reduced prices Shetland Wool, Wraps, greatly reduced Trimmed and Untrimmed Hats and Bonnets at unusual reduction A Nico Assortment of Neck Frillings. ; Feathers, Flowers, Ribbons, &o„ at reduced prices. AS WE INTEND GIVING UP BUSINESS, ALL THE ABOVE LINE 3 ARE MARKED DOWN AT CLEARING PRICES. DUNNE, HALL * CO. WE FURNISH HOUSES THROVGHOUT. '• GARLICK & CRANWELL'S ! ■ . is the CHEAP FURNISHING WAREHOUSE. JUST OPENED, Beautiful Assortment OB*. BRUSSELS TAPESTRY, AND KIDDERMEMISTER CARPETS. i SPLENDID LOT ' ' ■ OF BED STEADS, ■ Just Recelve'd, IRON AND BRABS. NICKEL-PLATED. Q.ARLICK AND (^RANWELL, , FURNISHING WAR EH.O US E, ..,;• ;--" ; QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND, DR. WIL KINS, F. R. C.S. . _ Oonsbltino and OiPEBAHNO,Surgeon, U at his Surgery for General Praotice, aisc Ess, Ear, and Throat Diseases, Mornings, Afternoons, and BvENiNas. ' Consultation Fees very Moderate. _o*'^]iS ,NS T 8P*32 t seven years atMoorefieldj Bye Hfmltal, London, undor Messrs _*ewma_ snd Orlohett. two at Throat Hospital, London •even rears B_nor_r*^urgeoh Albert_fcs*_i Ssi _? _t __»*■* Rt m e- «ar. «toA Throat _5 _rmw,Melbonrne. AdjustSßpectaoles to sights,



CHRISTM;A,S PRESENTS! r NEW <-EAR'S GIFTS!! t NOVELTIES!! NOVELTIES I! C THE DIEEC.T~STJPPLY STOKE, \ 219. QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. ' 'We havo now openod up our Novelties for i the Holiday Season. The Choioeßt Selection of Goods suitable for Chrißtmas Boxes, Sec, ever I offered in Auckland. , PRESENTS. PRESENTS. PRESENT& . BEAUTIFUL LADIE3' BAGS in Plush <new * colours), Calf, and Russian Leather. Purses ' in similar make. _ . INLAID WORKBOXES AND WRITING DESKS in all qualities, and at all prices. CHINA and BOHEMIAN VASES in .every * conceivable desis-n ahd colour. Lustres, Fancy Jars, and Baskets: all New Goods. \ BEAUTIFUL PARIAN STATUARY, at half tho ruling prices, either with or without glass i shades. . SHELLS, BIRDS, LILIES, and ASSORTED FLOWERS undor Bhades, in various sizes. FLOWER STANDS, Flowor Tubeß, Flower Pots, and Flower Brackets. Very ohoap. A LARGE STOCK Of ALBUMS, in Vignette, Medium, and Cabinet Si-.es. All Qualities in Photo. Frames. TOYS. ' CHEAP TOYS. TOYS. From a Penny to a Pound. DOLLS, Tea-sets, Paint-boxes, HorSeß. Whips, Musical Tops, Trains, 'Cubes, Bricks, Balls, Pianos, Trumpets, Tools on Cnrdß, Sio, Sec CHINA, EARTHENWARE, GLASSWARE, IRONMONGERY, &o„ &o. _,_._.„_, __, ALL THE REGULAR USEFUL GOODS A8 , USUAL. A LARGE STOCK OF TOT.ABOVE.AS CHEAP and CHEAPER THAN EVER. HANCHARD & CRANWELL, _-T THB DIRECT SUFPIY STOKB, "H_ .49-QUKBN-8T,,—249 Throe doors abovo Wellesley-stroot. pHEISTMAS CARDS. A Choico Assortment, Latest Designs. PHOTO ALBUMS. Floral and Plain, in great variety SCRAP ALBUMS, , , Various kinds and prices COMMON PRAYERS and HYMNS A. & M., In cases, nowoßt styles. BOOKS for Prosente and Prizes. DESKS AND WORKBOXES. MUSlC—Bound Volumes for Presents. MUSIC-Sheot and Book. WILMER PIANOS- Ono of these splondid Pianos on sale. A Large Stock of all tho abovo Now Opened. W. B. HEARS, i BOOKSELLER, STATIONER, AND XIUSIC SELLER, 198, Queen-street. Auckland (Two doors above new Savings Bank). i 1,,,, ' - '



~"RPVG,? ofi RATS."-i__. ...»_>,_i.. l o._a,;;S Atli '_!__." "aa* l*»u„,inntK-ta,_:ua_j. J*_k_ljlilta,goi_M_.:- ■- , *'"".* UT*^ tonim A Ofc, Af__, AucU—— The ""**"p'"»-".jriMi* the season may be Kraoefully conveyefiKid will be appreciating accepted, if aoooiuftnied by some useful pre sent, obtainable BBpiense variety at Good son s London -_c3OoFhAjdvt.] __$&** '