SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

HISH WATEB^^^or^.9.s3 SUNBKT.—This Kvonlng, 7.5 SUNRTSTC.-To-morrow Morninfr, 1.39 MOON'S AGK.-Last Quarter, 9th, 11.9 p.m,

ARRIVALS.

LAST EVENING. Southern Cross, Mission schooner, Bongard, from Norfolk Island

TO-DAY. Choviot, barquo. from Mauritius Clansman, as., Farquhar, from Tauranga Glenelg, s.s., Amodeo, from Meroury Bay

DEPARTURES.

LAST EVENING. Waitaki, s.s.. Crawford, for Wbangarei Macgregor, Johnson, for Whangarei

TO-DAY. Glenelg, 8.3., Amodeo, for Groat Barrier

IMPORTS.

Per Cheviot, from Matiritius-7,979 packages raw sugar.,

EXPORTS.

Per Columbia, for Napier-90 tons drain pipes. -. . .

InwahdcCoastwise—Columbia, from Rus sell, with 11 tons coal; Tokerau, from Mercury Bay, with ballast.

OemvAKDS C(ustwt3k.—Christina, for Rus sell, in ballast

The s.s. Qlenelg arrived from Mercury Bay at fi a.m., and left for Great Barrier at 10 a.m.

.Tho s.s. Arawnta leaves for Russell at 0 a.m to-morrow, and returns here on Monday.

The schooner Kato Maesregor entered out at tho Customs to-day for Raratonga.

Tho following voaaola cleared at the Customs to-day :—Atlanta, barque, Lodorstrom, for Adelaide; Columbia, schooner, Conwny, for Napier.

The s.B. loaa, which left this port for Norfolk Island, had a very stormy passage thence, and lost some hor3os and sheep during a gale. She is expected to return here about two weeks hence.

The s-s. Clansman arrived from TaTiranpa this morning. Passengers:—Judgo Clark, Miss Martin, Mr and Mrß Dlxon, Messrs Martin, Carnthers, Mitcholl, Williams, JYascr, Brings, Brown, Maxwell, Kennedy, Maclebourne, Comminß, Captain Dennison, and 2 steerage.

Tha barque Cheviot, an old wooden vessel of about 500 tons register, arrived from Mauritius this morning, and anchored at tho powder ground. She has made a splendid passage of -15 days, having had fair winds almost the wholo time. She brings a full cargo of raw sugar for the New Zealand Sugar Company. Tho Mission schooner Southern Cross ar rived from Norfolk Island last night, after a lengthy Island cruise. She brings tho following passengora :—Bishop Selwyn, Roy. C. Brice, A. Brittain, 3). Duddock, Misses Lodgo, Lusk, Slmcox,. Master M. Simcox, Captain Bates, Captain Ale hirer, Mr M. Quintal, and others. Tho following of tho Union Company's steamers arc dua to arrive here next week :— To Aiian, from Melbourno and Southern ports; Southern Cross, from Taurangu, on Monday morning; Kotorua, from Taranaki (at Mamt kau), Tuesday morning; Omapcre, from Tau ranga, Satuiday.

SHIPPING REVIEW.

WRECKS, CHANGES IN OWNERSHIP,

AND NEW VESSELS. A summary of the shipping register, so far as Auckland vessels are concerned, lor tho past year is of more than usual interest, and fur nishes tho following information :— New VE&3EI.S. Under this head we place both vessels built at this port and new purchases registered hore .daring tho year, aa fsllowa:—Eastward Ho, schooner, 45 tons, owned by 11. Gonlstone ; Hleanor Morton, cutter, 25 tons, J. P. Kidd and othors; Clansman, s.s.. Northern Steamship Company: Herald, a.s., Stoao Bros, and Konnedy Bros.; Gairloch, Northern Steamship Company; Thomas KussbU, Waikato Coal Com pany; Aivhina, b.b,, Complon and others; W&lternata, scow, fl'J tons. New Zealand Timbor Company; Waireka, three-masted schooner, 103 tons. W. D. Webster: Waiapu, schooner, 01 tons, J. Skinner; Ransom, brigantinc, '237 tons, Rattray and MeKenzie; Stanley, brigantino, 315 ton9.G.W.On-onaiidCo.;Uiia,scow,3ltons.D.ll. McKonzlft; Lark, cutter, 15 tons. Henderson and Spraagon; Margaret, scow, 31 tons, Mrs M, Andre w* : Nellie, cnttor, 41 tons. Now Zailand Timber Company; Neptune, s.s., BJ tons, J. M. Lofcan ; Norub, scow, 50 tons. A. J. Cadman; ParaeU, brigantine. 318 tons, C. B. Stone; Yolaride, schooner, 395 tons, G. W. Owen. Wrecks. . - The following tefers to vessels either ownod or registered here: Agnes Bell, brigantine, wrecked at Rarotonga, December, 1883; Half caste, cutter, wrecked at Mercury Bay, September, 1883; India, barque, wrecked at Hokianga. November, 18S3; Wave of Life, schooner, supposed to have foundered on the New Zealand coast; Isabella, ketch, lost at Cailin's River, New Zealand. Nov., 1883; Maka rau. scow, lost at Mercury Island, September, 1883; Pirate, schooner, wrecked at Manibiki, May, 1883; Makea Ariki, schooner, wrecked at Rarotonga, Deo., 1883. Changes in Ownehsihp. Under this head we place such changes as may be of interest to our readers and having reference to vessels eitlior owned or registered here:—Aurora, schooner, transferred from E. Pearse to A. Otto; Belle Brandon, schooner, firomTi Henderson to T. Farrell; Cutty Sark, schooner, from McQuarrie, Laurie, and Co. to J. H. Brown; Cygnet, Bchoonor (59 tons), C. C. McMillan ,to the Prince of, Tonga; Daphne, cutter, Kissiing to H. W. Henderson: Durham, 5.8., w.'-Colbeck and Co. to Northern Hiver S.N. Company; Eleanor, cutter, R. Home to D. Lnndon; Fawn, cutter. A. Martin to M. Nicool: Fiery Cros3, schooner. Guthrie and liamach to Williamson and Murray: Flirt, brigantine, Danßt and Wray to Hy. P. Palmer; Forest Queen, ketch, Colonial Bank to Kelly; Four Sisters, cutter, Graydon and Craig to Craig; Gael, schooner, Yates and Cq. to M. Ho?an; Pearl, S.S., W. Carpenter to A. Hume; Pukafluka, scow, R. W. Moody to A. Sten "houso; Reliance, ketch, Kamo Coal Company to J. Barnett and Co.: Rose, cutter, J. Eggon ton to C. S. Morgan; Rotoiti. s.a., J. Bennett to Eamo Coal Company; Spey, cutter, Wright and Gouk to Jno. Abbott; Stag, cutter, T. Ingram to Henderson, junior; Sybil,' schooner, A. H. Nathan to James Macfarlane; Tarn O'Shanter, a. 8., Gouk and Bchiska to J. Diokona: To Aroha, s.a., A. Hume toThamea'RiverS.N.'Company; Torea, schooner, E. Mitchelson to H. W. Henderson; Totara, scow^ W. Brown to J. McKonzio and others; Wangarei. cutter, Sarick to J. Ryan; Wave, ontter, 8. F. Page to H. G. Hunt and B. Corbott; Fanny Thornton, schooner. Thorn ton and others to A. C. Yarborough, A. S. Andrews and another; Hannah Mokau,. s.s., H. 6. Gribbon to C. A.E. Abbott; Herald, schooner, D. McKay to G. Thomas: Hula. 9.9,, Seager and Moller to Joseph and Seagor; Julius "Vogel. schooner. R. A. Kelly to Wm. Coster; Kafce McGregor, schooner, K. McGretror and Co. to A. B. Donald; Lady, of the-Lako, scow, D. Follon to R. O. Clark; Lake Superior, scow. Spencer and Dyer to Gouk and Dyor; Lalla Hookh, s.a., Waller and Legge to T. T. Masofield; Marion, schooner, J. Bennett to Harper and L. Coupland; Minnie Casey, s.s,, Colbeck and Co. to Northern Eiver S.N. Com pany ; Moa, brig, Gtathrie and Larnach to Williamson and Murray; Onward, schooner, Winstono and Co. to J. C. Berger; Oroti.a.s., WaHer and Co. to T. T. Masefleld ;• Magellan Cloud, to D. Gonk. • ,

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Weixinqton, thia day.—'Sailed. Te Anau, for the North. Passengers: — Sfossra Cohen, Hewitt, Low, Thomas, Brittain, Dsvis. Masters Hulmo (2), Mr aßd Mrs Williams, Mesdames Rnßsell, Staflford, Hothcr, Woods, Tricker, Misses Paul and Matwell.

Chief Post-office, Auckland.

Mails will Close as undek— This Day. For Russell and Kawakawa, per Arawata at 5 p.m. Monday, Bth mat. For Coromandel, per Cororaandel, at 11.30 a.m. For Thames, por Kotomahana, at d.30 p.m. For Whitlangi, Upper Mill, and Tairua, por Glonelg. at ft p.m. For Russell, Kawakawa, Herd's Point. Wanga roa, and Mongonui, per Clansman, at 5 p.m. For Tauranga, Ohinoirmtu and Opotiki, per 'Wellington, atspm. For Mantrawai and Kaiwakn, per Ruby. For Thames, por Enterprise, at 5.30 p.m. Tuesday, December 9.. For Taranaki and Southern Ports, per Rotoina at 11 a.m. Per s.s. City o{ Sydney, as follow :— For Navigators Islands, Sandwich Islsurta, United States of Amorica, Canada, British Columbia, Central, and South America, and British and Foreign West Indies, at 1 p.;r> For United Kingdom and Continent, of Kurope, at 1 p.m. Money orders, registered lottevs and news papers, at 11.."10 a.m. Lato letters, hearing an extra fea of Blx ponco in addition to the poatiiKi;, will bo roceivod by the Mail Agent -on hoard tho steamer up to tho time of sailing. ThLi mail will bo duo in liondon on Satur day, 17th January, 18S5. Inst. ■ For Rnsaoll and Kawakawa,- per Te Anau, at \ p.m. For Whangarel Heads. Paraa, Waipu, \Vhan- Carel, Kanio, and Mrmgnpal, per Mnc/jiffior or "Waitaki, at 5 p.m. For Rarotonga, per ICate McGregor,' at 1 p.m. N.B.—From andafter theluth November ult.. tho following rates of Postage must bn prepaid on Correspondence for tho United Kingdom, addressed to bo sent via Erindisl :— On all Letters one shilling por lialfounce or fraction of half an ounce. On all Book Packets and Parcels, three penco for every two ounces or fraction of two ounces. On all Nowspapera. twopence each. Correspondence addressed via Suez and Brindisi, and not fully prepaid, will bo for warded via San .Francisco. In consequence of alterations of Waikato Railway Timetable, the following lines of mails will be closed and received at OhieC Post-ollTce at hours stated below, commencing Monday, Mth ultimo :- Closed: .From Penrosc to Hamilton, at 7 p.m ; Kpsom to Mercer, at 9 a.m.; I'enrose to To Awamutu, at 10.30 a.m.; Ellerslie to Mercer, at 3.30 p.m. Received: From Hamilton to Otahuhu, at 7 a.m.; from Mercer toPenroso, at 9 30 a.m.; Kllerslic to Kpsom, at 11.30 a.m.; Mercer to Ellorslie, at l.la p.m.; To Awamutu la Morcer, at 5.16 p.m. S. B. BISS, Chief Postmaster. Chief Post-oflieo, Auckland.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

December fi, issi. Abbott's Opera House—"TheGreen Jlushus," 8 p.m. Y.M.C.A.—Evnngolistic SerVioo, 7.50 p.m. Foresters' Hall—Hand of Hope Imlustrinl Exhibition, 7 to 10 p.m.

Notices to Correspondents.

Prudence.—Wo boliovc Iho Company referred to failed mill was wound up. Lkvi Stanton.—One letter and reply till ns lmich Bpaee aa wo can a1I"ord for a wranßlo on the identity o£ the Tlchbornc Clninuint. II the matter was not settled when the man was cent to gaolaa an impostor, after tlio longest trial on record, newspaper correspondence in New Zealand will never clear it up.

Births.

FOX.—On Decembor 1," nt McKolvio-streot, Surrey Hills, the wifo of D. T. Fox of a daughter. MAEKS.-On Decembor Ith. at her residence. 07, Grey-street, the ;vifc of Jlr JU. Marks of a Bon, SCIIISCHKA.-On December 4th, lit Har trrave-strcet, the wife of John Sohischkii, ! liroccr, Queen-street, of a son.

Deaths.

BLAKE.—On December fl, at her residence Nelson-etreet, Martha, wife of William Farley Blake, in the Gist year o£ her ago. Tho funeral will leave her late residence 10-niorrow (Sunday), at half-pnst 2 p.m. GUKRIN.—On Ducoinlicr 4th, at the residence of Mr I. O'Dowd, Kinpsland Road, Mount Albert, Margaret June Guerin, in the nineteenth year of her aso, after-n. lonp; and faiiiful illness, only daughter of tho Into 'atrick and Margaret Guci'in, of (iDth Regiment. R LP, SOMERVILLK. —On tho Ith mar.. Goorgo Crawford, son of Richard Somerville, Wel lington-street ; aXed G yours. Interment Sunday, 3 o'clock. TIIURP.—On November 22, at Opukclco, Ohine imiri, Uie beloved wlfo of J. W. Thorp, eldest daughter of R. J. McFarland, Ellerslie ; itged 29 years. WARBURTON. —On November 8. GonrßO Peroival. infant son of G. K. and Alico Wur burton ; aged 4 months. WIIITB.—On November 20,1581, at Provincial Hospital, Auckland, after a long and painful illness, Gcor. 0 Henry, dearly beloved husband of Sarah S. White, third son of late J'nmoa Whito, wino merchant, Bristol, Knpiland. lute proprietor Pacilic Hotel, Itussell; aged 53: deeply regrotted. — Wellington papers and '• Otago Daily Times" plcaso copy. , r

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

SATURDAY. DECEMBER 6, 1881.

For the canse that lacks assistance. For the wrong that needs resistance, For the future in the distance, And tho good that wo can do.

Tire Postmaster-General of New Zea land has scored .1 point against New South Wales in the arrangements for continuing the. San Francisco ser vice. Our co-partner, in the ser vice has ridiculously overreached itself. When the contract was re-

newed for two years some twelve months ago, New South Wales threatened to withdraw, and, playing upon New Zealand's earnestness in maintaining a service it had done so much to establish, our generous co partner exhibited its greed in stickling for exorbitant advantages as the price of its continued co-operation. Not contented with- all the commercial benefits of sole terminus, which New Zealand conceded some years ago, the authorities at Sydney obtained a reduc tion of their share of the subsidy to while New Zealand paid It also secured the further right, not asked for by New Zealand, of giving notice to withdraw at the ex piration of twelve months, unless the United States, prior to that time, should make a contribution in reduction of subsidy. This right the New South Wales Government exercised—hinting, however, to the contractors that they would be prepared to consider favourably lower terms. . The con tractors then offered a reduction of j£i>ooo, bringing the New South Wales .contribution down to and.it has leaked* out that an under standing existed between the con tractors and the New South Wales Government that something of the kind should take place after New Zealand was fixed. B«.t there was a serious flaw in the pretty little scheme which they had not taken into account. By the terms'of the joint contract it was necessary that notice of withdrawal should be given to New Zealand as well as to the contractors, and the consent of this colony was essential to the re entry of the withdrawing colony. In stead, therefore, of quietly acquiescing, as our generous partners expected, New Zealand accepted the withdrawal of New South Wales as final; and, although it could not prevent the steamers from going on to Sydney, it had power, under the Post-offices Act, to prohibit steamers under contract with New Zealand from carrying ma3s for other colonies without our consent. Sir Julius Vogel'followed up his refusal to assent to the re-entry of New South Wales by serving a notice on the con tractors under the Post-offices Act, claiming all the rights of sole contrac tors for the service, which included, of course, the receipt of moneys earned in the conveyance of mail matter for other colonies, Negotiations followed, the agents for the contractors doing ther utmost to get our Postmaster-General to abandon his position. He, however, firmly refused to do anything of the kind unless a reduction of was granted to this colony as well as to New South Wales. The contractors re fused, to make any reduction whatever to New Zealand; they insisted upon charging for stopping a' few hours monthly at Auckland to land our

i mails from their steamers en route for Sydney, while accepting j£i 1,750, from the Government at the terminus. Having the whjp hand, in the contractors' bonds for the delivery of the New Zealand mails for twelve, months longer, and the power of deducting New Zealand's claims I from the subsidy, the Postmaster { General was not likely to assent to such preposterous conditions. The result of the negotiations was that New Zea land undertook the conveyance of the New South Wales mails for JjT,o°o a-year, and now remains the sole con tractor for the service. She also I collects the letter rate on mail matter for the other colonies, estimated at another a-year. The docu ment appears unfortunate for the con tractors. It has not been disclosed whether New South Wales intends to make up to them any part of the subsidy they have lost; but it was clearly the duly and right of this colony to in sist upon the complete control of (he service when the continual reductions of the payments made by New South Wales had rendered the co-partnership of that colony an incumbrancc rather than an advantage. Sir Julius Vogel has exhibited no little financial astuteness in his measures for the protection of Nc.v Zealand interests in the service.

The Chamber of Commerce and the San Francisco Service.

We publish km our fourth p.igo a letter from Sir Julius Vogel as*~PoßtinaHter-Gono.ral in reply to a communication from our Cham ber of Commcrco on tiro postal Kervico via San Francisco. Our Chamber urged on the Government to anticipate tho termination of the present contract about 11 months henco by preparing conditions for a now contract, and suggested that theso Khould include not loss than a 15 or, if possible, a 10 mile service on tlio Pacific, that tho detour via Honolulu should bo saved, and tho distanco to that extent shortened; «lso that, as all tho swift steamers which cross tho Atlantic leave Liverpool on a Saturday, tlic day of making up our mails in London should be altered to Saturday. Tho reply oijtho Postmaster-General can scarcely be ,*Sid to dispose of the question. If tho c.er vico is to bo continued on shorter time, it isOiot too early to invito tonders. Sir •M"18 V'otfol pcoins to be unaware that n ItTpriilo steaming is quite a common thing on>-; tho Atlantic^ Tlio distance from (Jieenstown to Now York in about SfciO miles; this at 10 miles an f*yr would give seven and a-half days, 'ife.rato of speed has been attained any tfcc within tho last ten years. We gave a rterd in our London correspondent's letter qny a few clays nj,'o of ono of theso Atlantic In -'I performing tlio round journey from (J[ \stown roNowYorkandback,including iff lion at tho latter port for discharging ;i tiading, in tho marvellous time of I' 2 i| |21 houid. It w known that tlio I , jl Co. Mill shortly havo two vessels, t mbria and Etniria, which are to have ;i, [mum speed of 20 miles an hour, and V Sable our mails to be put on board in S irancieco within 12 days from London. 1 /ion admitting that tho fast Atlantic sf| iners leave on Saturday, our Post t»/tor-General should, wo think, have ns trdod more explicit reasons than ho does W f Thursday in pioforred as the day for c| *ig tho mnil« in London. During tho p( >l of subsidies in tho Atlantic, tho in) / for tho United States and Canada w^ 'always mado up on a Saturday, and tl/ j Saturday became tho day of departure orji-hat havo como to bo known as tho ".StlanMc Greyhounds." Tlicro is no lino which adopts Thursday absolutely as its sailing day. Saturday has other, recom mendations—for instance, the London weeklies :iro nearly all published on that day. Tho latest of those is rfx weeks old now beforo being received. With tho im proved sorvico now recommended, we fhould got them in a month, no moan ad vantago to tho reading public. One important suggestion overlooked by Sir Julius Vogoly&i his letter, i» that for omitting to call at Honolulu. It is reported that tliGjFacitie mail steamers, are now do ■ ifaKj^ ny'.njjreomoiit.with sorao other com trade 1:6 tho Sandwich Islands, cither pas fengers or merchandise, and for the pur poses of New Zealand thcro in no necessity ■ for thiri dotour of something like 300 miles. By omitting to call, tho distanco would bo shortened to about u,7UO miles. A 14-mile sorvico would cover this in 17' days; a 10 ---mile, which i.« tho one wo consider wo are fully entitled to for our subsidy, would do it in 15 days.

Wo hopo the contract entered into with tlio New Zealand Shipping Co. is not going 'to bo made tho excuso for not improving tho San Francisco one. Wo havo no wish to cry off the direct sorvico contract; at tho same time, for postal purposes.the interests of the colony would havo boon best served by putting all our subsidies into ono sum for a fortnightly service to bo performed within 28 or 30 days via San Francisco. Mr Milne merits tho public thanks for raising the question in so practical a way, and the Chamber of Commorce having takon up tho quostion, will push it forward. There is nothing extraordinary in a twenty ci^ht dayrf' service; it is perfectly practi- Ciblc, and j6b with it wo shfjald have tho quickest mail sorvico in the world, and one that would attract a largo .share of tho correspondence betweon England and Aus tralia.

Postal matters appear to have been most satisfactorily arrangod between the New Zealand and Imperial Governments. Tho Agont-.Gencral cables from London that no further matter will bo sent to this colony by way of Brindisi unless specially ad dressed.

A. young man, who has beon accustomed far months past to propel a pon in ono of the public offices, has just taken wing for other shores, and rumour hath it that a goodly 'number of petty tradesmen are chagrined to think that he did not even take tho trouble to say "good-byo" before. ho went.

Thero was no meeting of tho City Schools Committee last evening, the ordinary busi ness, which was of no general interest, having been transacted at a special meeting held on Wednesday night. , -

In pursuance of his promise to tho de putation which waited upon him yesterday re tho sale of drink atliawhia, tho Hon. Mr Tole at once telegraphed to the Native Office inquiring if that port and district had been included within the territory over which tho sale of drink has been prohibited. This morning, lie received a reply from tho Hon. Mr Ballance informing him that Kawhia had been so included, and that the sale of drink was consequently interdicted there. This will prove reassuring news for tho friends of temperance

At tho Harbour Board meeting on Tues day tenders will bo received for tho retain ing wall, Selwyn Terraoo, and for dwarf wall, ornamontal iron railings, and fencing, for the new v oliices.

We notice that tho splendid block of land at Itemuera which was purchased, by a syndicate from tho Hon. James Williamson is already announced for-salo by Mr B.C. Greenwood. Tho pvico paid was, we learn, £10,000, not £9,000,. and the area is 32 acres, not 33 acres. We also understand that Mr Greenwood is in troaty for another block of about 100 acres in tho samo district, Tho prico mentioned is over £15,000,

.Waikomiti Licensing Comraitteo meeting, appointed to bo hold at Mr Seaman's office this day, was adjourned to tho 20th for want of a quorum.

An interesting ceremony took place this morning when the teachers and pupil toachera attending tho' classes at the Training College assembled "at the con clusion of the morning's studies for the purpose of presenting Mr McArthur with a very handsome timepiece and a dinner-gong, the workmanship of Mr Kohn, of Quean-street, with an address tastefully illuminated .by Mr JY Slator, Mjss fiilfoyle, on behalf of the teachers, in a noit and appropriate speech, expressed the feeling of very groat pleasure with which the news of Mr McArthur's re-appoinrment had. been received. They had prepared to present him with a token of their grato ful rememborance of the kind and efficient way in .which he had always discharged his duties towards them, andoftheirdeep regret that, inconsequenceof of his intended retire ment they would bo deprived of the benefits Which under hie management of the college they had enjoyed. Under the present happy circumstances they bagged his ■acceptance cf their offering an an assurance of their C3teem and sincere contemplation?. Mr McArthur, who was much t affected, acknowledged in suitable terms his appre ciation of the good feeling which M}as Kilfoyle had given expression, and thanked the teachers for the handsome present.

11. G. Soth Smith, Esq., R.M., presided at the Polico Court this morning, and dis posed of the following charges : —George Jones, drunk and disorderly, 10s; John Barrow, alias Starkey, 20s and costs ; John O'Connell, on warrant, charged with unlaw fully assaulting Susan O'Connell, his wife, by beating her, and keeping her out of doors all night, on tho 4th instant. Mrs O'Connoll told a sad tale of her wrong?. She resided at Mount St. Mary, Ponsonby. She'had suffered under his hard hands for seven years, and was weary of her life. She was in constant fear of her life. Constablo Coliis deposed to prisoner's drunken habits, but said that occasionally Mrs O'Connoll indulged pretty freely. There were faults on both sides. Prisoner said he would allow his wife to have her own way ; that she might be satisfied. Ordered to find suroties to keop the peace for threo months, himself in £50, and one or two persons to the eamo amount. Mrs O'Connell then applied for a prohibition order. Evidence was takon, and the ordor was granted.

Tho acceptances for the Auckland Cup and Steoplechase willbe found on tho fourth page,

Tlio election of a board for tho new Waipareira road district took place at tho Hobsonvillo School-rcom yesterday, Mr Sea man acting as Returning Officer. Nino gentlemen wero nominated, but to save a contest four withdraw by ballot, when tho following five were doclarod duly elected :—' Messrs Joshua Carder, William Henry Cooper, Duncan Forguson, Thomas Scott, find George Frederick Vazey. Tho first mooting of tho Board to elect a chairman and transact other business will bo hold at tho odico of Mr Seaman in Auckland on Friday next, 12th inst.

Tho Band of Hope Industrial Exhibition in tho Foresters' Hall, Newton, was open again last evening, and was largely at tended. Telegraphic and telephonic in struments at work were exhibited by Mr Furby, and somo microscopes were also in use During the evening suitable selec tions of music wero given by Mrs Rosser, tho Messrs Elyett and Mr Abel. Tho Ex hibition will bo open again thia evening from 7 till 10 o'clock. Tho following addi tional awards have been made by Mr Eric Craig (judge):—Fretwork: Ist, William Batts ; 2nd, C. Marson. Wash ing tub : Ist, John Smyth. Gum orna ments : 2nd, A. E. Grindrodd. Worsted balls : Ist, Edward Fort. Fire-screens: Ist, Thomas Jones. Models : Ist, A. E. Grind rodd; Ist, John Kay. Whatnot: Ist, W. Downoy. Shells: Ist, William Keating; 2nd, Edwin Robinson; 2nd, Hilda I'lummer. Seaweed: 2nd, Hilda Plumrner, The Rev. A. Reid, who was judge for the prize original story, awarded first prize to T. McGregor, 18 yoars, of Mount Eden; second prize to 11, Coghill, 19 years, St. James's ; and third prize to C. Pearson, 18 years, of Wollesloy-street Boys' School.

"A." sondsa longlettorcomplaining thai although a Jew and in need of help and em ployment ho has failed to get it from the Hebrew community horc. Our corres pondent says tho local Hebrew community comparo unfavourably in that ro spect with other Hebrew commun ities. There does not, however, appear, from the narrative sent, to havo boon any special hardship about his case.

Tho lachrymose drama of "East Lynne " was performed at the Opera House last night before a modnrato house. Miss Craw ford assumed tho rflle of Lady Isabel, and displayed considerable aptitude in delinea ting tho character of tho misguided and re morseful wife and mother. The other parts wore judiciously apportioned, and tho audionce wore by no moans niggard of their applause. '■ Green Bushes, a comedy drama of the Hibernian school, will be produced to-night, and should attract a crowded houso.

The programme of the Philharmonic Society's next concert, to bo held on the 15th inst., appears in our advertising columns. This Society is now making good headway undor the conductorship of llerr Tutschka. Tho orchestra numbers ?5 performers, and there are 70 or 80 vocalists. It is expected that tho cantata, "Tho Lay of tho Boll," will shortly bo placed in rehearsal.

The Melaneaian Mission schooner, South ern Crosfl, returned hero last ovening, after a smart trip of four days from Norfolk Island. She has been absent from Auck land since April last, and has since visited Now Hebrides, Solomon Islands, Santa Cruz, Jones's Islands, and Norfolk Island. So far as mission work is concerned, the voyago was a very successful one. During tho yanr the neople of Nukapu bedamo iri*ndl«~jmdf-ii3 Southern Cross colled sont out by the sisters ofllio"iaie Bishop Pattoson, who was killed at that place. The natives recognised this as a sign of friendship, and assisted in tho work of erec tion. Tho cross is of galvanised iron, airl boars a circular plafco, upon which is- en f;raved —" In memory of John Coleridge 'atteson, D.D., Missionary Bishop, whoso life was lioro taken by men for whom ho would gladly have given it. September 20, 1371." Bishop Solwyn, who is a pns senior by the Southern Cross, does not in tend to remain here longj and goes at an early date to Sydney.

The testimonials and applications of the six candidates for the Head-maatership of the Girls' High School were duly considered by a full Board yostorday, at the weekly sitting of the Board of Education, and the balloting resulted in the appointmont of Mr T. F. Sloinan, of the Auckland College and Grammar School, to the position of Head master of tho Girls' High School. Mr L. A. Durrien was ro-appointed auditor of School Fund Accounts. The following balances for the week woro laid upon the table:— Building Fund, debit, £4,389 12s sd; Education Fund, credit, £3,090 16s Gd; debit balance, £1,298 15s lid. Tho ro maining business consisted of applications for small grants, school buildings, fencing, etc.

Dr. considors that Mr Milner Stephen possessos a mesmeric force which might possibly bo used as a remedial or curative agent in certain forms of disease, but he does not believe it will by any means cure every complaint to which human flesh is heir.

An oil-painting, representing a winter scene in Warwickshire appears in the shop window of Mr Leech, Shortland-street. The picture is a work of merit, and was painted by Mr T. R. Attwobd, a residont of Ponsonby. Tho scene includes an old water mill, and adjacent oottages amid rural sur roundings and branching elms, laden with new-fallen snow. The situation is near the banks of tho Avon, not far ftom Shakspere's birthtown. Tho artist has caught the true cloudy colourings of the wintry sky, and, altogether, has succeeded in producing a very creditable picture.

About 35 pounds of rich specimen stone has been brought into Coromandel by Mr Blaokraore, who was in town yesterday with a portion'of the find. Mr Blackmore has been prospecting.on behalf of Messrs Green wood and Lanigan, in the Manaia district. The stone comes from two fine leaders ten inches thick, which have been followed in about 3-5 feet, carrying the same gold. Blackmoro pegged off eighty men's ground, and pointed the ground out to McGregor, who was also prospecting in the same dis trict, and who at once took up a claim ad joining. The find seems likely .to prove an important one for the whole district. The gold is coarse, and of a kind. which miners fancy. £100 havo already boon offered for a twelfth share and refused.

Particulars of Sunday sorvicea will bo found in the usual column. The incumbent of St. Matthow's will deliver a sermon by tho Bishop of Peterborough (Dr. Magee) on "Theßiblo: Human, yot Divino," Kov, T-. M. Frasor, M.A., will lecture at St. David's in the evening on " Instrumental Music in Public Worship." Tho anniver sary services of Franklin Boad Primitive Methodist Church will bo hold to-morrow.

Tho "writing in schools" eamo before the Board of Education yesterday, and tho roports of tho Inspector and the Chairman of the City Schools Committee gave riso to a lengthened and animated discussion, It was thought by "some members that some personal feeling was manifested, but Mr Moss, who had more opportunities of judg ing of Mr O'Sullivan'S general bearing and kindnoss to teacher?, endeavoured to dispel such prejudice, if any existed in the mind of the Board. Tho matter, however, dropped on agreement that Mr J. W. Carr, Chair man of the Committee, should movo at the neift meeting, " That the compulsory teach ing of the Yorp Foster system should not necessarily be above the fourth standard,"

Asdiphtheriahas broken outin Auckland, a simple cure for that dangerous disease may be of use, and should be promptly ap plied in the early stages of the illness. In Victoria and New South Wales a number of bad cases of diphtheria were cured by the following means :—Four drops of sulphuric acid, distributed in a teacupful of water, is given the patient to drink ; the result being that in a few minutes Vomiting takes place, which clears all the obstructing matter from the throat and leads to the speedy re covery of the afflicted person. Several cases whicli had reached an acute stage succumbed to this treatment, which is so "simple as to be within the reach of every, ene, '"

A Press Association telegram from Wellington to-day states that July is scratched for the Wellington Gold Cup.

Actuated by a desire to bring the City Council meetings within moderate limits; Cr. Masefield has given notice of his inten tion to move that in future the Council shall sit not later than 10 p.m., except upon special resolution.

A meeting of the Auckland branch of the New Zoaland Educational Institute was held last evening for tho purpose of making arrangements for the entertainment or delegates from the South, who are coming up to attend the Conference to bo held here very shortly.

Our Warkworth correspondent writes : — " At the last R.M. Court held here, some eight persons' names wore struck off the electoral roll, and half-a-guinea costs al lowed tho Registrar against the following : —Thomas Clinkard (Malcarmi), John Clia?. Wood (Auckland), and Henry Cuthbcrt {lato of tho Kawau), which might have been saved to those parties hud they replied to tho notice sent them. About ISO more notices of objection have been posted, call ing upon persons to show cause why their names should not bo struck off the Rodney roll. I believe it 13 the intention of the Registrar to ask for costs in future in all cases."

Dr. Hughes, nf Sydney, delivers tho first of a series of Sunday evening lectures to morrow. A programme of musical pieces and recitations is also promised. The latter are announced to bo given "free" at the close of tho lecture, but it is no doubt a clear attempt to ov.ide tho restric tions of the Act with regard to Sunday en tertainments. It remains to be seen whether the police will adopt tho same course towards the doctor as they followed with regard to the Dunning Opera Com pany and tho Rationalistic Association.

Edward Brown Reynolds, gum merchant, of Fort-street, was examined this morning on oatli before the Official Assignee. He said he started business in ISS2, and had mot with continuous losses. He did not keep an elaborate set of books, and though ho had not struck a balance, ho believed all along ithat his business was yielding a profit sufficient to justify his expending £f)00 a-year for private purposes. The bankrupt gave further particulars of his assets, and stated his willingness to afford all assistance in satisfying, his creditors.

A gratifying entertainment was given last evening in tho Epiphany Church, entitled "An Evening With Cowpor," Mr F. Clarke in the chair. Tho audience was large and attentive. A lucid sketch of Cowper, his trials, physical infirmities, and humorous poems, by Mr Blackman, formed the opening part of the proceedings, in cluding the circumstances out of which came "John Gilpin," and "Tho Task," and his happy, almost spontaneous lyrics on birds and flowers. During tho evening the following recitations were given : — " Tho Morning Dream," Miss Laura Cowper; "The Lily and tho Rose," Miss Hampshire; "The Nightingale and Glow-worm," Miss Inman ; and "Boadicoa," Miss Ada Williams; " Pairing Time," William Cunningham ; and "Eyes and Nose," William Taylor. Selected hymns from tho Olnoy collection were sung by the choir, Mis<= Pulman act ing as accompanist. Votes of thanks closed tho pleasant meoting.

A good concert and entertainment was given in Mount Hobson Girls' School on Thursday evening. Tho room was prettily decorated with ferns and flowers, and was crowded to excess with d quiet ar.d ap preciative audience The following pro gramme was successfully gone through : — Tho Chairman, Mr William Tait, spoke a few words of congratulation to the teachers and scholars on the late successful examination, and wished them every happi ness in their Christmas holidays. Piano forte solo, " Home, Sweet Home " Mr Long ; "Theßlue Alsatian Mountains," Mr Gar land. Mrs Bispham sang "The Broken Pitcher" exquisitely, and also "Tell Him I Love Him Yet. Mr Charter was in splendid voico, and gavo his two songs with good effect, a rousing pea song," and "The Old Brigade," and as an encore, "Tho Skipper's Flag." Miss Blades sang " The Mill - Wheel " very sweetly, and Miss Nellio Blades "Laddie." Miss SchcrfF played "Silvery Waves"; Mrs Seccombo and Miss Maxwell n duet, " Flow on, Thou Shining Itivqr." Miss Maxwell also sang in a trio, "Tho Gipsy's Tent," with Messrs Garland nnd Collins. Miss Tapper rendored beautifully a duet with Mr Garland, whose voice was faultless, as usual. Captain Mahon's comic Bong, "The . Whistlin' Thief," was well received. /I'wo recitations wore given by -^wnoJUfcid-fHtofito. • -'i'fHi-AUt^tw Brigliframi- Mastor Frank Long. A fcharado in four acts, illustrating the word " Whimsical," was capitally anted by the Misses Aickin, Kidd, Robb, and Westwood. The scene from "Tho Rivals" was especially good. "God Save tho Queen" brought this pleasant evening to a close.

Preliminary notice of Mr Horace Dean's entertainments appear in our advertising columns to-day.

The Rev. J. Y. Simpson, from Adelaide, Will deliver tho address in tho Theatre. Royal at the usual Sunday evening service.

Tho socond address on "Tho Breast- Elate" will be delivered thia avening, in the ecture Hall, Young Men's ltaonis, by tho Rev. J. S. HiU.

Tho secretary of the Band of Hope Exhi bition Committee requests exhibitors to. take delivery of their exhibits this evening br pre senting their numbered ticket a(ter y o'clock.

The secretary of the Choral Society an nounces in another column that no concert tickets will in future bo sent to subscribers who arc in arrears.

"ROUGH ON CORNS."-Ask i ur \v,: !s '- ■•):-•-«•■-> ■■•■ Corns." Quick relief, coiujtlclo, jJtirmaucut cnie. Lonw, wartu buiiiuiia.

Kcmpliome, l'roasar 4 Co., Asontj, Auckland. About a year age a series of sermons by tho Bishop of Peterborough proved very popular in St. Matthew's Church. Tho incumbent an nounces throe more of tho saino prelate (Dr. Maya), and promises tho first tomorrow even nino: on " The Bible—Hainan, and Yet Divine."

A conversazione in connection with St. Andrew's Church will bp hold in the Choral Hall on Thursday evening next at 7.30 o'clock. Itproniisostoboagreataflair, and most inter esting.

Another baking powder has been placed in tho market by Messrs F. and O. T. Ilonshaw, Chomists and Druggists, Mount Kdcn. Their notice and testimonials appear on our fourth pago. and certainly speak highly of tho new article. No doubt many liousowives and domestics will give it a trial.

On Tuesday next the sale of work and Christmas gifts towards the new Wesleynn Church, Grafton Road, will be held in St. Sopulchro'sSchool-room,Symonds-at.Formoutha past the Grafton Road congregation and their rrionds have been busily preparing, and have obtained n large and handsome nssortmont of goods, both fancy and useful, which have been marked at reasonable prices. ' The-opening coremony will be performed by Mr John Chambers, at 2 o'clock. Admission will bo free during tho afternoon; but in tho evening the small charge of one shilling will be made, when an attractive promenade concert will bo given by a string hand, under tho leadership of Mr Impey, of the City Band. Tea will bo providdd for visitors at 6 o'clock. As tho proocods arc for tho new church, a successful sale may be anticipated.

SKINNY MEN.-'WslMtl.nmewer' restore. Ml* md vieuiu-, awt DyJVo]oia, liiii.iUihv, !>, : Ulily. ,\; li n ,. ••;,;, Krujpll.onio, )'ro««r JtCo.. A».'»l<c An..ui.',,.i.

There will be a full choral service at St. Paul's Church to-morrow, and a sermon by the Right Hoy. Biahop Cowio, "In memoritim— Hon. W. Swainson;" and in the evening, Hoy. C. M. Nelson, M.A., will deliver a discourse on " Watchman, What o[ the Night ?" Anthem, " Hearken Unto Me."

The Sir Honry Havelock Lodgo, N.Z.0.G.T., announce an "At Homo" for Tuesday next, in tho Alexanra-strcet School room.

Buy tho now Wilson Sewing Machine.—D. S Chambers.—[Advt. 1

MOUNT ROSKILL RAILWAY BRIDGE.

A deputation from Mount Roskill and Mount Edon, introduced by Mr T. Thomp son, MiH.R., and consisting of Messrs Joseph Potter (Chairman of Mount Eden Highway Board), F, G. Ewington, A. Barnes, Hirst, and Bailey, waited upon tho Hon. Minister of Justice (Mr ,T, A, Tolo) at' three o'clock yesterday after noon, and represented to him the great necessity of a footway being provided on the Mount Roskill railway bridge. It was pointed 6ut that the w.ant of some such convenience was a sourco of complaint at present, and might lead to serious acci dents, " The Hon. Mr Tole arrangod to go out with Mr Thompson this afternoon to inspect tho bridge, with a view to commu nicating with the Minister of Public Works in reference thereto.

CABLEGRAMS.

HY CAULK.—COrYMGHT.] Britain ant' the Boers.-The Expedi tion to Proceed. LoNDok, December s.—ln the House of Commons last evening, in reply to a ques tion, tho Hon. Evelyn Ashley stated that the Cape colonists would not bo called upon to boar any portion of tho oxpenso of tho expedition to Bechuanaland. The Colonial Under-Secrctavy also stated that the Imperial Government would not/assent to tho settlement of Bechuanaland as effected by the Capo Government. Cairns Towx, Decomber I.—Colonel War ren, who has been appointed to tho com mand of the British expedition to Beehu analand, arrived to-day.

Vigorous War Measures by tho Chinese.

London, December 5. —Twelve Chinese men-of-wnr havo been ordered to the Island of Formosa, to lako part in the operations against the French there.

Constitutional Reiorm in England.

The Eranohise Bill was under considera tion in the House of Lords yesterday, and pasaed through committee. In the House nf Commons last night tho Redistribution of Scab Bill was read a second time. Parlia ment, will reassemble, after the Christmas recess, on February 19.

Tho Central African Conference.

Bkkt.in, December J.—The deliberations of the International Conference on the Congo andNigerquestion.s have not yet terminated. It is believed in well informed circles that the Powers will accede to tlio British claim of a protectorate over the country adjacent to the river Niger.

The-Reported Death of tho Mahdi,

Caibo, December 4.—iVo intelligence has been -eceived hero to confirm the report that the Mahdi is de.-itl, as stated by the Mudir of Dpngola.

The Wreck of the Bcrcngaria.

London, December s,—Several mem bers of tho crew of the- ship Berongaria, which went ashore on the coast of Essex, and a passenger named Grey, have been rescued. The captain, second mate, pilot, and eight of the crow are still reported as missing.

Two hundred thousand salmon ova will bo forwarded to Tasmania in January.

The new Oriental Bank proposes to issue 80,000 £25 special shares. On receiving £150,000, the liquidator of tho old bank will assign the assets.

THE MAGNETIC HEALER AND THE MEDICAL FACULTY.

Another public exhibition of "magnetic healing " was given by Mr Milner Stephen in St. James's Hall last evening. Dr.s. Wine '. and Murray Moore were present, and the latter took some part in the proceedings. Mrs Hervid camo forward and tcstilied to her recovery, and indicated a neighbour then present in the hall who could cor roborate her. Mr Hammond asked that the names of the doctors that had attended her should be given. Mr Stephen objected, saying that he had given offence to tho doctors in Dunedin by giving names publicly. Dr. Moore thought there would .be no objection to them being given, and stated that ho had come forward to ascer tain the facts. He had been asking ques tions of Mrs llorvid, but could ascertain nothing to indicate that her. case was One of cancer. Mrs Hervid, after, another pro test on My Stephen's part, gave tho names of Drs. Richardson, Hooper, Wine, Philson, and others, who had pronounced her caso cancer. MrStephcnsaidthatMrsllervidlmd seen throe portions of the cancer come away. Miss Hyllon'ri case was then alluded to as ono of boueCcial treatment, and this was corroborated by Mr W. D. Campbell, O.K. Mr Taylor, of Vincent-street, and others testified to great improvement under Mr Stephen's treatment. Mr John Jackson, whose son had been treated on tho 14th November, coniplained that his son's leg had not been lengthened. Mr Stephen said that ho could never bo certain of coring. After Romo altercation, he declined to treat him again gratuitously,: einco the father had shown he was in a position to pay. Mr W. D. Campbell then said that it had como to his personal knowledge that Mr Stephen had given sums of money to poor patients in addition to free "treatment. (Applause.) Mrs Wilson, recommended by Rev. Maeuieol, stated Jhat. she bad had heart disease for ,"0 years, and was suffer ing ffo'm asthma, and that shoifelt relieved ' amffreatmoht. Dr. Moore "the* t3olOTis* n^ide, and after sounding her, stated that she had not asthma nor honrt disease, but only enlargement of tho heart. Mirs Wilson then said she had been treated for about two months by Dr. Huxtablo. Eliza Cornish, recommended by Rev. Keat ing, who had a short log and hip'diseaso, was next treated. Mr Hammond called for names of doctors, and for the boots to be re moved,and tho father gave the name of Drs. Haines and Philson, and said that tho leg was fully 1J inches' short with tho boot on. Mr Stonhcn protested against the repeated interference of Mr Hammond. After treat ment, tho girl appeared to bo able to place her two boots evenly on the platform. Three.gentlemen then examined her, and ■' had her boots removed, but said that they could not say whether her leg had been lengthened. Tho father seemed to think some alteration had been made. Mr Ham mond interrupted again, and Mr Stephen complained of the disturbance caused by him, and repeated his invocation to calm his feelings. A number of other persons were treated, with varying results. In the case of an.elderly man, Mr Stephen declined to treat him, as he detected the odour of spirituous liquor. The attendance at this "healing" was not so largo as on previous occasions.

To tho Editor : Sir, —I desire to contra dict the statement of Mrs Wilson made last night at Mr Milncr Stephen's meeting, viz., that I.had been treating her for months for. heart disease. For three weeks she took medicine prescribed by me, and when last I saw her, sho stated she was very much improved. I did not call the doranged action of her heart by the name of heart disease.— Yoiirs, etc., C. U. Huxtable, M.D.

TABLE TALK

"Green-Busires" at the Opera House to night.

No more small-pox cases at Sydney. The Port Albert religious farce is nearly ended. •

A''converted clergyman" in the Opora House on Sunday night. Gold has been found on Manaia Orcok, Coromandel.

Government surveyors havo boon again obstructed by Waikato natives.

Tho Wellington hangman is in custod*y on a charge of burglary. *Geelong waterworks costing £350,000, are a dead failure through engineer's blundors. Miss Geneviove Ward opened her season in Christohurch last night. A girl of ten years old lias died at Wai komaiti, Otago, from eating unripo goose boirios.

Our wily Postmaster - General has " euchred " New South Wales in the game over tho San Fransisco mail contract.

Patont medicines in Britain last year paid LluO.OOOduty.

Dunediu City Council got no sympathy from tho Premier in their attitude regard ing Sidey's compensation claim.

A monster lfieeting of Maoris is projected at Aramoho, near Wanganui, about two months henco.

Mr Spurdlo, Wanganui, who did some Council work while a member of that body, has been ordered to .pay £100 penalty with cost 3. . ."

To keep down smallpox iii Sydney, strict house-to-house investigation has boon instituted by the authorities. 3 If 3'ou want to keep ilies out of. your rooms, place a couplo of pots of geraniums in the open windows. Dr. Albort Martin, son of Hon. John Martin of Wellington, has obtained the'ap pointment as resident physician at Guy's Hospital, London, at a salary of £500 to start with. Dr. Martin is now on a visit to the colony.

The Bishop of Melanesia, who is now in Auckland, is announced to preach in St. Sepulchre's Church, Kyber Pass, txi-inorrow (Sunday), at 11 a.m., and at St. Paul's in the evening, at 6.30.

A strange story was told in Dunodin P..M. Court yesterday, in the hearing of a civil claim. A mnn named Km-sey was sued for board of his wifo, and in defence he alleged that.Mrs Kursey loft him one day, telling him; sho was going to Mosgiol, instead of which she went to Auckland^ travelling wilh a young man named Lnckharfc, a? his wife. Sho was examined and admitted going to Auckland, but denied knowing any young man called Lockhnrt. She said she did not know what steamer she went to Auckland or returned in.

HOLINESS CAMP MEETING IN ALBERTLAND.

General Outline of the Proceedings — The Closing Scenes. '

A.s I.listened to some thirty or perhaps a. fe-,v mere persons sing on Sunday near • midnight, "Praise God from whom all blessings flow," I could not help feeling ..: what a very low appreciation of any spirit of blessing was manifested in that tent which was stated to be dedicated to the Lord. The warfare carried,on for the fifth a day between the physical and spiritual man was not only thinning the ranks, bat was I leaving the holy army in a demoralised I condition. No similar number of people ever met together with a stronger desire to do and say what was right and good ; but tho mental strain. * resulting from four or five months' religious - excitement was too much for the greater portion of those persons who had followed this so-called Holiness Evangelist from place to place. Now a reaction and a feeling.of humiliation has taken the place of fanatical enthusiasm. The more thought ful, intelligent, and active participators M in raising and stimulating the excitement until it had reached a state of frenzy now 1 painfully regret the present nspectof things. it would be unwise to blame anyone! What I want to do is to stir up public feel" ing so that the evils associated with this :. "Holiness Camp Meeting" business shall not be repeated, at least in the province of Auckland. I will- briefly sketch the plan I or outline of proceedings of a meeting. As I have already said, this American evangelist made a "deep impression" in Warkworth previous to his visit to Albert land, so much so that several excitable per- ; sons were "moved" at the accounts re ceived of those meetings. The Wesleyans as a body Were the first to adopt and foster this revival. The Wesleyan Chapel was « given up to the evangelist, and he started with an excellent prospect of usefulness • At each and every meeting he started with —" I'm a lioly,man, free from all inbred sin and wholly sanctiGed. lie recited the his' tory of his conversion nine yoars ago, but his sanctification took place eight years since, or one year after conversion. He had sinned twice only in the eight years. Once he kicked over a stove because he wag un able to get a long, crooked piece of wooS" *: into it; and the second time he had sinned i by dancing with a young widow (a very'" dangerous practice), now his wife. He then- 1 sings a solo, "Gathering' Jewels," after which ho tells his audience briefly the history • " of l.is conversion. Singing is made an jm portnnt foature in the service, tho most - emotional songs being used,with the chorus ■ loudly repeated, while the evangelist does ■>' his best to give emphasis by grotesque movements, waving his arms and some times walking about the building. Much- '■"'■ effect is given by persons testifying. The f testimonies of children eight, ten, and ■ twolvo years old are given, and children at theso ages frequently declarod "they were ' "holy and free from all inbred sin." Some times these testimonies were simply ridiculous, but frequently formed the best part of the sorvice. A mother would rise 1 and give effect to a mother's feelings, and " the mothers would all more or less tie - ■''• moved." -Butnowfor a few " testimonies"; § —A man: "I, was converted at 18'years'^ old. It took place while in bod. (Eyan- 1 gelist: - Hallelujah !) I felt something likef ; a bullet pass through my heart (Glory'.tol I God !) I knew I was then converted." (&4. ; 1 number-of voices: Hallelujah !). A lad : "%$ went to Mr Thomas's meeting on Saturday';v and got converted, and I thought sanctified 11 but I wasn't, for I went to get up the 1 cows on Sunday morning with the 1 dog, and they went into the ti-tree, and 1 I lost my temper., (Amen! Amen J) ■ I went to the meeting again on Sunday", > and on Monday when I got up the cows! had no-trouble, and I did not loso my temper, and I then knew I was sanctified/ Scores of persons gave testimony of periods extending over many years, sometimes very feelingly. The " last testimony " was at midnight on Sunday, and ifc was ih keeping with the proceedings of tho whole day. A man about 50 years old said: "I've gid tfp my pipe, that's some'at; and didn't I givo you, Brother Thomas, the holy kiss '!" Brother Thomas: " you did! you did ! and it was sweeter to mo than the sweetest honey-comb. Had I a million pounds, I would give them for another such a kiss." (Voices: Glory! Glory !) Immediately after this—some twenty are on their knees praying at tho time, with two men standing in the centre of the tent with upturned kSfidgt apparently prayings the Gvangßlist asks all to sing; " Praisf God -from whorC all blessings flow," after which he stated that the first holiness camp meeting was at \ an end. Then several women on the plat form commenced to sing, " Cosne to Jesus ! Cometo Jesus !" but they were physically unable to sing long, and stopped and stared each other in the lace. All day Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, sis ot the Auckland visitors were sitting or lying ih a small tont, praying; but on the Tuesday five of them (three women and two men) ejected one of their number for having "a personal devil in him, and all that night a constable and several settlers stayed near the tente. . A night's sound sleep has done -much ; but on the Wednesday evening the three women—gentlewomen in its fullost sense—and two men, sat on rugs in a row, in the same small tent, each with an open Bible, praying that the Lord would direct them what to do. They objected to leave, and the owner, a good, old, well-meaning man, hesitated to givo permission to remote them. , The ovangelist is off with his big tent and all hia baggage, and I.trust tfp body of Christian people will allow it ■ to bo erected again m NeV Zealand./ The Auckland lady who was carried into and is now lying in bed at Mr Becroft's—is still (Thursday) in a state of religious -*' frenzy, while her husband is walking about believing she is filled with the Holy Ghoat, ~ nothing more. And this is a "modern Pen tecost !*'—and Ihopothe last.—(Own Cor respondent.) . :

NORTHERN BOOT AND SHOE COMPANY.

Tjie annual meeting of this Company was held yesterday afternoon, Mr Stone pre siding. From the report presented, it appears that "the work during,the yearTiaa been difficult, but the exertions made have won for the Company a name for the high' acj uniform quality of their manufactured goods, which is exhibited by the increased business during the last six months, and^ the new ground ■we are now opening up. This, together with the removal of last yeai'a debit balance of £612, and an item of £150 written off the plant, account for depreciation, may bo looked' upon as very satisfactory. '■ We: have also- written off £421 .for bad' debts made during the past year, leaving a balance of £5 profit. Although 'this item is small, tko business is sound, and with the prqspects before us we may now confidently anticipate regular, dividends being paid to the shareholders'. Shortly after last' annual meeting 'your directors found it necessary to take over 2.3G1 shares from Mr J. J. Austin in settle ment of "an account due to the Company. Tho shares in'question were offered to1 the whole of the shareholders at a very low figure, but only about 480 were taken up. The directors therefore took up the re mainder, thereby largely increasing their holding and at the same time squaring off the account' mentioned." In con gratulating the. shareholders upon the success of the Company's operations during the past year and tho brightness of its prospects, tho Chairman said they had been onabled this year to write off the balance, to provide, for a considerable amount—bad legacies of the old state of things, £426—and to show a trifling balance, £5 0s 4d; still, it was a balance on . ■tho right side, and also to provide for a .small rcßervo fund, £106, as increased .value on tho property, which now stood at £5,000. He bolieved if they had'asked an estate valuator.-he would have 6et it down at from 16,000 to £7,000. The report was adopted, Messrs E. Mitehelson arid J."Gittos ro clected directors,: arid Mr J. Milne auditof. A voto of thanks tfas passed to Messrs .Jones (manager),- Hodgson (secretary), and tho employes of-the Company. •'

TELEGRAMS.

Wellington, this day.^—Six out of nine men arrested in connection with the Porirua , whisky cases havo'been released, the - amounts due by them having been paid. - ■ ...

BriNEmy, this day. — Tho Trades and Labour Council urge tho Government to in troduce a clauso into the mail contracts prohibiting tho employment of Chinese crews. . . i •'<■ >

The Greatest Blessing.—A simple, pure, harmless remedy, that cnres every time,: and prevents disease-by keeping the blood pure, stomach regular, kidneys and liver active, is the greatest blessing ever conferred upon mani Hop Bitters is that remedy, and its proprifttoja are being blessed by thousands who have been cured by it Will you try it? See;

THE AUC&LAftft EVENING STAR, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1881

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TO POLICY-HOLDERS IN TH] GOVERNMENT LIPE INSURANC: ASSOCIATION. r _^,-,-r---~"E£KCTION OF DIRECTORS. Ladies and GENW-EirES- ' • IrespeotfuDyofferinyseifasacandidateforon ol the Boats on the Central Board of the Aseocia tion. lama Policy-holder myself, have hai over (30) thirty years' experienco in inaurane * business, and am thoroughly conversant there ' with; If you are pleased to elect me, Iwillusi my best endeavours to promote the interests o the policy-holders, and spread the influence o i the Association. . . I atn. ' Ybljra obediently, G. S. GRAHAM. ■{-;■';'■ Wellington. . ■■■■; "VIEW BOOKS! NEW BOOKS! l3| YOUXQ MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASBOCIA ' TION'S LIBRARY—Jnst added: Boyß' anS Girls' Own Anrinals. Young England, Life ol the late Princess Alice, Called Back, &c., See. Subscription, 2s 6d per quarter. Library hours n noon till 10 p.m. - ' ■ DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP. . T> R 0 0 X E S sL C\ 0., BLU E T> OOT. ], U X -"0 OT, QUKEN-ST., , . WILD SELL TnE 'tVHOLK OF THEIR 1 '. • 17N0RM0US OTOCK JjjNORMOUS JOTOCK •sr AT AND UNDER COST, "E» FOR ONE MONTH ONLY! .. ' KOR ONE MONTH ONLY! ■*" kttt ACCOTOTS MUST BE PAID UP AT ONOE TO MEET THE DEMANDS OP THE ■ KISBOLVTSO PABTNBB. tub nuaiNKas in future will be V OAinORDOM BY 01IA11LEB BU.OOKEB. :;:?.'■;•'■- ,Bl({Mdthl»6thaayo£Noyoral)or, 18&1. ATg ROOKTSS QO



T> ICEMOKD XT ILL. I 0 CH OIC E ALLO TJIE N T FOE SALE, ON EASY TERMS. J. T. BOYL, AN, Colonial Bank.- LITHOGRAPHS NOW READY. -ITILECTION OF DIRECTORS. O POLICY JIOLDERsIn THE GOVERN MENT LIFK INSURANCE ASSOCIA TION. LADIES AND GENTLEMEN,-!.am a Can didate Tor a. Seat on the Central Board oCUie AESOciation, and have the honor to solicit yoivr votos and interest. I am one of the earliest Policy-holders, and venture to hope that lain sufflcicntlv well and favourably known to warrant my asking you to return me as one or your representatives. *■ I have the honour to be, Yours obediently, X W. MILLS. Wellington, 27th November. fi HE A P CASH SALE OP MIIMNERY AND FANCY GOODS.- DUNNE, HALL & CO. Aro now Offering tho Whom of their Well selected Stock of TRIMMED AND UNTIUMMED HATS BONNETS SILKS SATINS RIBBONS LACES GLOVES . HOSIERY 'JNDERCLOTHNG DRESS MATERIALS COSTUMES. &c, Kc. AT AND UNDER COST. THIS IS A GENUINE SALE, As we aro GIVING UP BUSINESS, and intend turning our Stock into money as soon aa possible, by SELLING OFF REGARDLESS OF COST. DUNNE, HALL & CO., queen-street, Opposite McAkthuii's Warehouse. rpilE DIRECT SUPPLY STORE, J. 219-QUEENSTREKT-219 AUCKLAND. A GOOD DINNER SERVICE oJ 2S pieces, only 11s. A FRESH STOCK of LARGE C UPS and SAUCERS, in different _ J8 patterns, at-Is. JK \M MOKE CHEAP PLATES AND fe r DISHKS.-Phcasant Plates. 2s and '* upwards; Pheasant Dishes, Bd and .j H upwards. 2 f% Also, CinNA and GLASSWARE in TO Q variety, cheap and good. P3 £q TOILET SE~Tir~(all qualities), W TRINKET SKTS, LOOKING H •X GLASSBft, &c., &c. S 2 • . w S FANCY GOODS OF EVERY DES- Q, p] CRIPTION.-A Good Assortment, HI i-j at Low Prices. j/2 02 JUST OPENED, Some Beautiful Sub- El cj Joels in PARIAN STATUARY : 2 R also. RAISED FLOWERED rO m CHINA BASKETS, JARS, F jvj FLOWER POTS. &C, &O. >< o CUTLERY VERY CHEAP. CO M DINNER KNrVKS, 4a 6d dozen: H ta USI'Tfe'UL TOOLS, KITCHEN O X UTJCNSIuS. fee.; EGG BEATERS, W n la ; CANDLESTICKS, Od ; X H BRKAD TRAYS, 6d; KITS, Cd; " « POCKET KNIVES, 6d. n raj, . <m Jj2 LAMPS, STOVK ORNAMENTS, Si "* BELLOWS. m GLASS SHADES AND STANDS, in all sizes. HANCHARD & CRANWELL, *3" the direct supply store, tel 249—Qoeen-st,, Auckland.—249 ICIOBI.A HOUSE VICTORIA-STREET WEST. WANTED—Tho Ladies of Auckland to visit the Now Drapery and Millinery Establishment recently opened by W. P. OGHjVIE. A Choice Selection of New Goods In every Department. • Ail Goods marked in Plain Figures at Lowest Remunerative Prices. HO'S YOUR HATTER ? Why, J. W. ShackeUord. 80. Victoria-Btreet, who has a large stock of nard and Soft Felt Hats, Merino, Felt, and other Helmets, Straw and Lawn Tennis Hats, etc. Inspect his prices before purchasing elsewhere. MONEY TO LEND—MalcolmsoiTand De Lacy, The New Zealand House, Land, Estate, and Financial Agency, Hlgn-street, are prepared to lend money to builders or others to assist in the Erection or Purchase ot Houses at lowest rates of interest. Allotments Bought and Houses Built on Small Deposit and Weekly Pay ment System. .Mortgages and Loans negotiated. WHY WEAK SLOPS? SUITS TO measure from 50s; Trousers to measure from 13s 6d.—Woollams, Ready Money Tailor, Srflcnham House, foot of Grey-street. YSX A^ R^ D R 0 B E S Wardrobes in rich Mottled Kauri and Sydney Cedar, with Silvered Plate Glass Frontg, are selling, for this month only, at one-quarter off tho usual price. They are carefnlly made by first-class work men, and will be carefully delivered. W. NORRIE, Top of Shortland-Btreet. TjILORAL SE It VICE. A FLORAL SERVICE in connection with tho Franklin Road Primitive Methodist Church Anniversary, will be bo held on SUNDAY AFTERNOON next, at 3 o'clock. Address by Rev. W. S. Potter. A BIRD IN THE HAND IS WORTH 2 in the bush; and a pound in my pocket is worth 2 on my books. — Woollams, Ready Money Tailor, Sydonham House, foot of Grey street ' IT is stated that A BIRD IN THE HAND is worth TWO IN THE BUSH; no doubt it Is to the BIRD-CATCHER, but not go to tho unlucky bird, which, after being caught, is usually TAKEN IN; but not so with those who have suits of Munro and Milligan, Hobson-street, as they can, by foregoing the 5 per cent allowed for cash, have them on the Deferred Payment System, when they are thoroughly tested before they are paid for. ONE story is good until another is told, and nowhere in Auckland con you obtain the same value for your money a3 at Rew'a General Grocery and Provision Stores, Victoria street^ _^ ■ HAVING disposed of my coach business at North Shore, I have a fow very Superior Horses left for Sale.—Apply to F. J. Quick, Devonport, North Shore. EGRIM PENClL.—Everyone should be in possession of a Megrim Penoil, at the cost of Is 6d. Certain Cure for Head and Toothache, Local Rheumatism, Mosquito Bites, &o, Sold at all tho Chemists and others.— Wholesale Agents: Brown, Barrett, & Co. PRIVATE BOARD AND RESIDENCE, opposite Prince of Wales Hotel, Hobson stroetj quiet and respectable, with every com fort ;. plmngo and shower bath; piano; terms moderate. ' ,_K . HE POWER OP READY MONEY IS SIMPLY MARVELLOUS. Our "West of England Guinea Trousers; else where SOs.—Woollams, Ready Monoy Tailor , Sydenham House, foot of Grey-street. DISEASE — SMALLPOX, FEVERS, Etc.—All persons wishing to keep from those horrible diseases should at once procure a packet of WARNOCK'S celebrated DISINFEC TANT, as " Prevention is better than Cure."— Sold by all Storekeepers, Chemists, etc,, 9d the Packet »_■ X«1(f)TO £10,000 LENT on Building dWJLW Society principles,or on other terms o suit borrowers. Allotments bought and louses built on Weekly Payment System, tfortgages and Loans negotiated. See List of Properties for Sale on first page. Six per cent, allowed on money depositod for investment.— C. Willamson, Land, Estate, and Financial Agent and Valuer, Hiah-Btreet, Auckland. LOOD COOLER is now sold at all Hotels. It is the best morning pick-me up ever knowD. It inßtantly removes Nausea aad Headache. WO . R M ~~S. All children suffer from them. If suspected, ask for tho Certain Cure, BHARLAND'S WORM POWDERS, lspaoket Apothecarios' Hal opposite Poat-ofHoe. D~~EAFNES8 !—The Intalliblo Remedies prescribed by those eminent Aurists, the Burgeons of tho Two Lonilon Royal Ear In firmaries. Descriptivo pamphlets gratis (or osted on receipt or stamps).—T. B. Hannaford, Auckland. More than 300 genuine testimonials. T> OSELINE foe the HAIR —Thia ele- X\j gant preparation completely eclipses { every article of a similar kind now before the public. Price, la tkl a bottle.—Sharland, Apothecariaa Hall. ■. "DATB! RATS! RAT Sl^Uie JA) SHARLAND'S PHOSPHOR PASTE, Rats eat it greedily, and die; no smell, Price, One Shilling a Bottle, , g. O. SHARLAND, opposite Post-office. BELIEF from Cough in Ten Minute:-).— SHARLAND'S CHERRY PECTORAL. Price, 2s 6d and ds 6d.—F. O. Sharland, opposite tli Post-office. T> R. xA,^:S OLD'B PENNY ROYAL °g£L^ ' BaABL»MP- "PPoalte the Post Tl^'AGJSlk'i'lU HIiALING —G M™ I 600 ToßtimonlalßExlilWtcd.



'{ 150 DOZEN 4--T£ UTTON ~R LACK TT RBNCH: KID GLOVES, BALAKCE OF A:" :" MANOTACfuRBK's' 'STOCK ■ Cleared by my London Buyer at a HEAVY DISCOUNT FOR CASH, And. although CHEAP AT DOUBLE THE PRICE The Entire Line will bo GIVEN AWAY AT IS. /m PER pATR. All sizes from 5J to 8. HALF-A-DOZEN PAIRS OF TIIESE GLOVES FOR 9.S WILL SIAKE A NICE AND USEFUL CHRISTMAS PRESENT. WILLIAM OATTRAY; j ITS, ISO. 182, Quee riOALS! COALS! COALS! M. CASEYJc CO. Having taken over tho Agency of tho WAI KATO COAL COMPANY, begtoSnbmit to tho Auckliind Public the FOLLOWING PRICK LIST FOR BEST HOUSE COAL : -12 Backs fl ton) 22s (j sacks (l-ton) Us Gd 3 sacks f:\-ton) Gs THEABOVEPKICESINCLUDEDELTVERY. Ste.'imboat Proprietors and Large Con suinor3 ot Steam Coal as per arrangement. Orders may bo lo£t at Tho Sheds. Railway Station Waikato Coal Co.'s Ofllce, Fort-st. J. M. Syniß, Grocer, Grey-street J. Hawkos, Avon-street. Parnoll M. Xiccol, Queen-street Wharf TO BUILDERS. Owing to my LONG EXPERIENCE In tho TIMBKR TRADE I am possessor ol adTTin taite for SUPPLYING PURIRI, TOTAUA, or ; KAURI, any Length or Si™, and will CJuarau -1 teo tho BEST MATERIAL on tho Shortest Possible Notice Orders taken for SHINGLES, HOUSE BLOCKS, FIREWOOD, &c, or for Removal of Goods. Estimates Riven for Works. M. CASEY & Co., RAILWAY STATION, AUCKLAND. "*T 0 T ICE OF REM 0 V AL. W. L. "MITCHELL, ESTATE AGENT. &C, Has removed into COOMBES'S CENTRAL ARCADE OFFICKS, Opposite to Bank of Australasia, QUEEN-STREET. MRS S. E. SHEAF, Koyal Academy of Music. Queen's College, and pupil of Sir Stunidale Bennett. London, recelvos a limited numbor of Music Pupils, elementary and finish ing. — Karangahnpo Road, between Pitt and Upper Queen-street. f> EN SHAW'S "PERFECTED" LA; BAKING POWDER IS UNRIVAL LED. RENSIIAW'S "PERFECTED" BAKING POWDER is destined to command a ready salo. RKNSHAW'S " PERFECTED" BAKING POWDER cannot bo surpassed for Christmas Pnddings, Pica, Cakes, Scones, Tarls, Spongo Loaves, Seed Loaves, and all kinds of Bread and Pastry. IF ALL COOKS AND CONFECTIONERS KNEW ITS VALUE, which a single trial would prove. THEY WOULD NEVER BE WITHOUT IT. RENSHAW'S "PERFECTED" BAKING POWDER Should be in every house, and used by p.H goot housewives who delight to provide Good, Light and Delicious Preparations to gratify the palate and stomach of tho home treasures. DON'T FAIL TO ASK FOB RENSHAW'S "PERFECTED" BAKING , • POWDER, And see that you get it. RENSIIAW'S "PERFECTED" BAKING POWDER Is supplied in Guaranteed Jib. and Jib. tins, 3old at 8d and Is 3d each. RENSHAW;S "PERFECTED" BAKINC POWDER Is Manufactured by F & C. T. RENSHAW, MOUNT EDEN LABORATORY. READ ! MARK ! ' LEARN ! And inwardly digest the following Testimonial!) and then afterwards Digest Only Puddings, Pies, Tarts, Cakes, &0., &0., made with RENSHAW'S "PERFECTED" BAKINC POWDER. SATISFACTORY^ EVIDENCE! GENUINE TESTIMONIALS! From tho Rev. S. Macfarlane.—"Gentle men,— My housekeeper has tried your Hukiiif Powder, and pronounces it truly excellent, wish you every success in your business.—l am yours truly, Saml. Mackablane. Dec. 3,1881. Mr J. Knott, Ironmonger, Grey-street. - " Gentlemen,—Wo have pleasuse in stating tha we have tried your Baking Powder, and roum it quite satisfactory—equal in quality to any wi have over had, and superior to most. I have ni doubt as its merits become known you will havi an extensive sale.—J. Kkott." Mrs Mongston, Hobson street.—" Messrs F, Sc C. T. Rkn'siiaw.—Sirs,—l havo everj confidence in recommending your "Perfected Baking Powder to all my 1 dends, and in fact t< the public at large. I have given it nmplo trial and find it to be superior to any other make : have ever used. It only needs to bo thorou«blj known to be universally appreciated and pa tronised.—Yours, &c, Ann Mongston." CONFECTIONERS' EVIDENCE. " Messrs ¥. & C. T. Renshaw.—Gontlomen,- Baying tried your' Perfected' Baking Powder. I have found it to be very good, and can highlj recommend it.—Yours, &c, Fred. Freeman, baker to E. Waters, Confectioner, Queen-st." " Messrs F. & C. T. Renbhaw.—Qentlemen,- Ihave tried your 'Perfected' Baking Powder, and consider it exceedingly good, and shall havo much pleasure in recommending it.— Yours truly, S. M. Parkinson, Confectioner, 10, Grey-street. Auckland, Deo. 1.1881." Established—lßßl. "For he doth givo us bold advertisement." —Shakespeare. Cecil gardner] [james scott GARDNEB'S "DENNY, mi ME -TABLE, AND NORTH NEW ZEALAND TRAVELLER'S ■ Q.UIDE. THE PROPRIETORS of the above well known Timetable and Guide have much pleasure in thanking the general public for tho liberal support accorded them since its first appearance some three and a half years ago. This Time Table was the first one established in tho city of Auckland. Its low price, and the fund of useful information it contained, at once made it." what it is still—"THE PEOPLE'S FAVOURITE." The great expense and labour incurred in first issuing a work of this kind, Bhould be, and-no doubt ia (to a very large extent), considered by advertisers and purchasers generally. The Proprietors have decided still further to inbreaso the value of this Time-table by issuing on and after January Ist, 1885. A MONTHLY DIARY, which will be given GRATIS to overy Subscriber and Purchaser of the original Penny Time-table. To all ADVERTISERS will bo PRESENTED A LEATHER CASE for tho Monthly Diary, with Pockets to contain Railway, Tram, or Ferry Tickets, Postage Stamps, &c.; and to non-advertisers the Caso will be sold at the low prioe of ONE SHILLING. The original Penny Time-table will be issued as usual, with sufficient additions and alterations to make it justly called "IKE NORTH NEW ZEALAND BRADSHAW" and not only will all the information necessary to the travelling public of Auokland be given, but also all information for travellers to the principal towns In the North Island: whilst the Monthly Diaky will contain all the informa tion (condensed as much as possible), for the residents of Auckland,. a Memorandum Page for each day of the month (on which will bo given a synopsis of the principal events to occur during that month), and will bo issued at a size suitable to carry in any pocket. The Proprietors feel justified in taking this Btep, owing to the liberal patronage of the Auckland Advertisors, and their desire to keep pace with the rapid growth of tho city. REMEMBER I — The circulation must be doubled in six months, A DIARY AND LEA.THER CASE given away to all Adyer- Users, and prices for advertising are still the same. Early application for space should be made at the oflice of the Proprietors and Publishers. r«ECIL jQAEPNKB Qft, THE " ADVERTISING AGENTS," GENERAL PRINTERS AND PUBLISHERS, HIGH-STREET AND VULCAN LANE. ' AUCKLAND, N.Z. SSEU Copies of Time-table will be found at all the principal hotels in Now Zealand, -and the guaranteed circulation will be 3,000 per month. THE LARGEST CIRCULATION! THE LARGEST AMOUNT OF INFORMA TIONI. HANDIEST-SIZED DIARY GIVEN TO, EACH PURCHASER! % LEATHER CASEBJTOR ONE SHILLING! ADVERTISERS SET CASE FOR NOTHING!



Her lips wore like the loaves, ho said, Wy autumn's crimson tinted; " Some people autumn's leaves preserve By pressing them," she hinted;'- The meaning of the Rcntlo hint The lovor did discern, - And so he clasped her round the neck, And pressed his lips to hern. FLIES AND BUGS, bcellw. ln»«U, iwdfa angled- Inigs, H ntu t !iaice, gophers, chipinuutas, cleared out by " Kougltoii .-,.: Kempthonw. Proasfll & Co., Aiente, Auckland The most Beautiful Ornamental Pire Screens ever imported to this City are to bo seen atGarlickfe Cran well's Furnishing Warehouse. A large assortment just opened up, varying in price from Is 9d to 12s 6d. Ladies are invited to make their selection early, as we cannotreplaco the choicest of them this season,—Garlick and Cran well, Quecn-atroe t,—[Advt,



CATARRH OF'THE BLADDER.-stii«h« trrii*. lion. hjlUnnimtion, aUKMuny and eEutiiiu (Jowplain is, cuml hy " Buclm-nibti.1* AtUiugjfiUß. KtiiuuLliuiii. v I'roußX h Co., A^t uta, Auckland.