COMING EVENTS.

Meetings, &c. To-night. Opera Houso-Farowell Bonoflt to Mr Goo. Leitch, 8 Choral Hall-Orchestral Concort, 8. Onehunga Prcsbytorian Bazaar, 2 till 10. • Catholic Institute—Membors otlrish National Leaguo, 8. Auckland Royal Lancers-Parade, 7.30.

Auction Saloc To-morrow. John Laydon—Watches and Jewellery, 11, J. 11. Hamer and Co.-Furnituro. Morton and Jackson-Ofllco Fittings, 11. Samuol Cochrane—Cutter Looh, 11.

Chief Post-office, Auckland.

Kalis will close as under :— This Day. i For Whitlanga and Uppor Mill, por Argyle, at. 5 p.m. . '■ • ft For Whangaroi Heads, Parua, Walpu, Whan* garol, Kamo, and Mangapai, por Maogrogor, at 5 p.m. For Thames, per Enterprise, at 5.30 p.m, Saturday, Deoomber 12. For Walwora, Te Kapa, Warkworth, fee, per Rose Casey, at 10 a.m. For Cowes. Tutlki, and Coromandel, per Coro mandel at 11 a.m. For Wellington and Southern Forts, por Ruapehu, at 11 a m. For Timaru, Otago, and Southland, per Taupo, at 1 p.m. ' ' For Walwora, per Wellington, at 1 pm. For Australian Colonies, per Zealandia (for correspondence specially addressed only), at 3 p.m. For Katlkatl, Aongatoto. Tauranga, and Opotlki (via Thames), per Rotomahana, at 2 p.m. For Rusaoll, Kawakawa, Suva, and Levuka, per Arawata, at 6 p.m. Wednesday, December 18. For United Kingdom and Continent of Europe (via Rio do Janeiro and Plymouth), from Wel lington per Rlmutaka on tho 17th inst., per Penguin, at 12.30 p.m. This mail will bo due at Plymouth on January 28. Note.—For Australian Colonies, por Ala meda, immediately atter hor arrival from Honolulu. » For Taranaki and Southorn Ports, per Penguin, immediately atter arrival of Alameda. i Signed) 3. B. BISS, ! Chief Postmaster, Chief Post-offloe, Auokland. ' ■•"" j

SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

BuN-__r.—This evenlnu, 7.8, Bunrisb.—To-morrow morning. 1.40. MooN'B Aoe.—First Quarter, ISth, 6.1 a.m,

HIGH WATER.

Auckland -This evening, 9.19; to-morrow morning, 10.9. Manukau Heads—To-morrow morning, 0.39; to-morrow afternoon, 0.19. ■ ' •'■ Kaipara Heads — To-morrow morning, 1.29; to-morrow afternoon, 1.19. ■ ,

ARRIVALS.

LAST EVENING.

Waltaki, s.s., Crawford from Whangarei Maogrogor, s.a, Johnson, from Whangarei

TO-DAY. Clansman, as., Farquhar, from Russell Argyle. 5.8.. Amodeo, from Great Barrier . i Janet Niocol, s.s., Hatton, from the South Sea Islands , . ■

DEPARTURES.

LAST EVENING. Mariner, sohr., Queen, for Whangarei Wellington, s.s., Stevenson, for Tauranga

TO-DAY. Giirloch, s,s„ McArthur, for Wnltara Herald, s.s,, Savory, for Greymouth

STEAMERS TO ARRIVE.

Enterprise, from Thames, Sunday, 1.30 a.m. Waitaki, from Wangarei, to-morrow Rotomahana, from Thames, to-morrow. 2 p.m. Glonelg, from Whangarei, Bunday early Suva, 8.8., Johnson, from Glsborne Kiikoura, from Plymouth, about January 15 ; Alameda, from San Francisco, to-morrow Z'alandia, from San Franclßco, to-morrow Coromandel, from Coromandel, Monday, 5 p.m. Nelaon, H.M.S., fi'Om Bydncy, about Dec. 15, , Ponnuln, from Southorn ports (at Onohuaga),

Dec. 12 Tan no, from Southern ports, to-morrow Doric, from Plymouth, Jan. 19. ::■'..■ i [For projooted departures see shipping ad vertisements and mall notices.] - ' ■' "■

IMPORTS.

I "or Ruapehu, from London—loo casoa and _ ca ka W. Teacher's Highland Cream Whisky —John Hold and Co, Per Aloort tho Good: 430 tons ooal.

EXPORTS.

Per Sarah Pile for Wellington, to be loaded at Talma: 90,000 liet timber. Outwards. Coastwise. — Ghost, for Tutu p_pa; Waitemata, for Mangawal; Ida, for Omaha: Lagoon, for Whananaki; brigantine Sarah Pile, for Tairua, where she will load timber for Wellinmon. .. . ; > '.'"*

Inwards Coastwise.—Columbia, from Rus sell, with 75 tons coal; Reward, from Whab-t garoa, with 31,000 ft timber and 13 pieces hard wo.d ; Ghost, from Mhangawai. with 11 logs ; Waitemata; from Mangawal, with 'O.'OOOtt baulk tioibor; Ha. from Pakiri, with 10,000 ft baulk timhfl. «n.l,_nrtotn„_t. • !W_.pfl 'rom *».„!«_« *«lil, 2G,0-o't timber; Swallow, from Ohora, with 30!) _t_opora and _ tons kuio ; Lagoon, from Ngun lyiru, with 10 280 ft pine. The Bchooner Buster and brigs Naotun and •Sea Waif will bo loaded and ready to loave Mercury Bay to-morrow.

The barque Ensign and schr. Fanny Thornton have been berthed at tho Railway Wharf. Tho brig Albert tho Good, which arrived late yesterday, left Newcastle on November 20th. Had threa days' strong, southerly winds, and thence light easterly winds to port.

Tho as. Waitaki arrived from Whangarei last ovening with &1 tons coal, 88 bags gum. U boxee butter, 3 horses, and the following passengers :— Mrs Shadgett, Mlsaeß Fuller. Murray; Ruther ford, Messrs Hodgson, Cant, McLean, Wilkie, Thompson, Bancroft, and Hust.

The s.B. Rose Casey will resume running to Walwera and Manurangi to-morrow, leaving Auckland at 11 a.m.

Captain McClymont, formerly master of tbo schooner Saxon,'who had his arm broken on that vessel about twelve months ago, is cow dangerously ill from heart disease at tho Auck land Hospital.

The 8.8. Clansman arrived from Russell and Northern ports early this morning, and was docked for cleaning. She brought the following passengers --Messrs Jones, Warnock, Allen, Buchanan, Clark. VYlllingham, Larkins, Lam bert, Williams, Wells, J. W. Williams, Olby, Nicholson, Clarke, Nevln, Frasor, Mesdames Thompson, Jamieeon, Poole, Nevin.

Ihe as. Glenelg leaves for Whangarei this evening instead of the Clansman, with Captain Ifarquhar and crow or tho latter vessel.

The as. Ruapehu made good progress in dis charging cargo to-day. and sho will proceed South, en route to London, to-morrow, Shedoes not take any frozen meat from this port, but will havo a few articles for tbo Colonial Exhibition to be held ln London, and other items of gereral cargo. . ;'.

Tho s.B. Argjle arrivod from Great Barrier at I n.m. to-day. Pa_Bengcrs:—Messrs'Barry (2), Kirk, Stenhouso, Stewart. Hollis. Noble, Gorrie. Jago, Emanuel, Gilmoro. Rev. Haselden,

The B.s. IMacgrcgor, arrived from Whan garei this morning. Passengers : Messrs Martin, Buchanan, Wlntle, Mitchell. Croßsby, Mellow, Langley, Smith, Martin, Mart land, Gall, King. White, Cuokley, Long bottim, Mr and Mrs Werra, Mr and Mrs Api.ia,MrMosy You, and _ steerage. Cargo: _0i tona ceal, 69 bales wool, 38 boxes eggs. 25 kg. butter, 16 cases do., 23 cases fowls, 5G crates turkeys, 9 orates gfoso, and 5 tons sundries. The Maogrogor leaves this evening for Whangarei, taking passengers for a whapukn fishing cursion to Whangarei Heads, which takes place to-morrow. ' •

Should the Bteemers Alameda and Zealandia both arrive from San Franoisco to-morrow, difficulty wi'l be experienced in berthing them unless the Ruapehu has previously left tho Queen-Btreet Wharf. It is most likely that the Zealandia, being only a merchant ship, will have to ko to the Railway Wharf, whilst a berth for tho Alumeda will bo mado at Queen-street Wharf. Considerable speculation has beon In dulged in as to the merits of the Alameda end Zealandia, and betting concerning their pas sages appears to be in favour of tha latter; pro fa .'oly on the principle of giving Iho preference to the known as against the unknown. If the reports of the Alomedaa's speed that have retiohed us be oorreot, however, she should certainly bo the flrst to put In an appoarance.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Melbourne, Deoember 10. — Arrived: Te An a.v, from Bluff. '- :-•'-

Hvdnby, December 10.- Sailed: Hauroto, for Wellington.

Lyitelton.—Sailed: Hawea. Passengers for Auckland: Mr and Mrs Tonks, Mr and Mrs Callondar. Mrs Oliver and. children, Messrs Weston, Stewart, Holdor. Grey, Drake, O Brien, Reid, Battley, Vallaoce, Fenwick.

Tauravqa, Decembor 11.—Arrived : Welling ton, from Auckland, 8 a.ra. Sailed : Taupo, for Auckland, noon.

New Plymouth. December 11.—Arrived!: Oreti, from Onehunga, 9.30 a.m.

Waitara, December 11.—Arrived: Btaffa, from Onohunga, 11.3.5 a.m.

Napikr, December 11.-Sailed: Rimutaka, for Wellington, 10.30 a.m.

COMMERCIAL.

EvKNiii'a Star Office, this day. I Mis-jbs Hunter and Nolan's Weekly Rb l'OhT.-Horses: Thero has been an Inoreased mipply and improved demand, but with little alteration ln value. The Durham Yards on Friday were well tilled, and thero was a steady demand throughout tho sale, although ln somo instances rosorves could not bo realised, but prices were a shade hwher than on theprovlous week. Wool, hides, and skins; Modoratosupply, witn corresponding domand. Wo quote hide, at from 2Jd to 3jd por lb; skins. Is lid to 3b sd; wool, in Dags, at _Jd. Cattle: The supply has boen largo, and for dairy and fat stook tho demand has been brisk ■it. fully the previous weeks prices, but fat stock receded in value. The Newmarket Yards, on Tuesday, were completely filled, and there was a good muster at Pukekohe, on Wednesday. Fat bullocks were slightly lower In value than oa the previous week: steers insufficiently fatted and oows were relatively lower. Prices for stores wero in favour of the vendor, leaving littlo margin for the grazier. Dairy stook sold .-particularly well at Pukekohe. Sbeep have been very plentiful, particularly fat ones, and ,ji ices had a downward tendency. Prices ranged irom 1b Id to Is 6d per 81b_; lambs were plentl _nl and sold at from lis 6d to 12a Cd. Pigs were >n moderate supply aud steady demand at from _! iv 3d per lb live weight. MR ALFRED BUCKLAND'S REPORT.—At the .(lav market on Friday. December 4, fodder was in limited quantity; loose hay.brought from 2i _ I to 4s per cwt; oats, 2s 3d to 2s _d the. iiu hel. There were no sales of heavy draught Htook; dlarge number of riding and light har ness horses were sold, varying m price from £3 o-1.. Ihe racing mare Plpi brought <155. At

tho hide and skin salo on Tuesday, hides brought from 2Jd to 2Jd ; calfskins, 3_d per lb ; station skins, from Is to 2s 6d each; and a largo number of ba&s and dumps of wool at fully late values, varying up to 6_d por lb. Ibe country cattlo sales during tha past week havo been fully supplied with store cattle of all classes. Com petition has beon good throughout, and piicea have ruled in favour of the seller; At Waluku, on Saturday, tho yards were completely filled; and at Pukekoho on Monday, more cattlo worn yarded than could be sold boforo dark, tho balanco boing hold ovor for tho Drury sale. At Rcmuora. on Thursday, dairy cattle wero in bettor inquiry; good animals ranged from 46 10s to £8 ,10a. . Storo cattlo plentiful, but scarcely maintained lato valuos. For the bulls advortiscd there wore many buyers. Thoy wero In low condition, but well-formed and Rood colours, and rang«d from 6 to 16 months old. Pricos woro from £610s to £210 a oach. Fat cattlo wcro in foil numbers, and at opening of sale not more than 18s tho 1001b, but Improved as tho salo procoeded to 20s the 1001b, at which price tho greater part found buyers. Shoop wero in usual number, and without altera tion in value. Wethers sold from 103 to 13s 6d; ■ewes, trom Ps to lis-eaoh. Lambs: Vory abundant, and lower throughout tho sale about _*oach. Calves In moderate supply, and better worth than last weok. Good porkers about 2fd the lb. Messrs G. W, Binney and Sons report that at thoir weekly Balo of hides, shoopskins, and tal low, flrst-olass hides realised from 3{d to 3d 15-18 th; medium, from 2id to 3_d; inferior. 2d to 2_d por lb; sheepskins, from Is Id to 3s Id; lambflkins, from 3d to 8d; pelts, SJd each; tal low, inforior. 8a to 13s 6d per cwt. Messrs B. __. Isaacs held a sale on Mon day laßt, comprising, figs, raßins, etc., direct Irom Smyrna. A number of Christmas goods such as cosaques, bonbons, etc., were also offered. The quantity quitted was not much, nor were the prices very satisfactory. Thero was a good attondance of buyers at Mr Randereon's Balo held at Mount Albert, yester day, and fair pricos wore obtained. Three cows in full milk were sold at £7. £7 ss. and £8 Is respectively. Mistress range brought £3 sa; escretolro, £2 2b Bd ; couch (eretonno), Us; fanoy cabinet, 17s; washstand, 23s ; mirror. 11b; chest drawers (kauri), £2 8s; spring mattrass, 15s; etc., etc.

AUCKLAND PRODUCE MARKET.

Fakm and Dairy Produce.—Wholesale: Butter, prime fresh. 8d; Buttor. _alt. 9d to lOd; Checso, good factory, 5Jd to 6d; Canterbury, scarce, 5Jd te tJd: Bergs. lOd dozen; Lard, In bladders, t.d to 7d: Bacon and Hams. In cloth, provincial. 6_d to Md; Hams. B_d toSJd: Cant. Bacon and Hams, in oloth—Baoon only, 81d ; Baoon and Hams in equal numbers, BJd ; Hams only, IOJd : Jams, per case, 5s doz., £1 12b Bd to £1 15a 6d: Honey ln bulk. 4d dot lb. ■ Flouu Market.—Wholesale. -Superflneflour, silk dressed, per ton. £1010s; do, do, household, £810shundrede,5B; flfties, 10sper tono_tra;saoks and bags free : hundreds, 6s; fifties. 10s extra; Southorn do. £810s to £815s: bran, per ton. saoks included, local, £6 10s; Southern do, £5 10s; local sharps, £6 Os ; southern do.. £5 10s cabin bread. £10; oatmeal, do, £11 5s to £11 15s; oats, 2s 5d to 2s Od; maize. 3s 3d ; old 'potatoes, nominal, £3 per ton; new pota toes, £6 to £7; pearl barley do, £18 to £19 i beans, 3s 3d ; onions, £11; fowl wheat. 3a to 3s 3d. '. ■ •,. ~ Kauri Gum Flax, Sec — Poor ordinary, nominal, £30; i*ood ordinary. £32 to £31! suDorlor. £35 to £10 and upwardß: East Coast. £11! to £19. The market is unsettled, pending advices by mail to-morrow; prioes are only nominal. Supplies for December to dato, 175 tons. Flax, per ton. £18 to £21: tow. do., £7 to £9; fungus, per lb, 3d; cocoanut fibre, por owt, 15s to 17s. COAt ANaJSTREWOOD MARKET.—CoaI I NOW pastle (ahßffl side). 27s to 30s por ton; yard: 32a «T 85s;- Bay of Islands, at yards, 26s (Id; screened, 2Ss6d; ditto at tho mines, 13s; shlp'B side, 28s; Waikato, 8s to 12s; in Auokland, 18s to 225; Kamo, 10s per ton at loading ground; Tauplri at mine, _s 6d to 12s, at yard, l9s 6d to 225; Whangarei, at mino, 9s 6d; yard (steam), 17s; household, 21s; delivored, 235. Firowood: Unout at wharf (cargo). 8a to 8s 6d per ton; delivored. 13s: cut. Us to 168. Building Materials—Timber: Boards and scantling. 100 ft, best, 13s : second ■ class, 8s ; best, planed, tonguod, and grovod. first-class, 15s ; medium, lis 6d : second ditto. 10a Bd.. Now Zealand pailings. sft (sap), 10s; 6ft (heart), 13s ; Of t,. __;._. tree rails, £3 10s per 100; purlri posts, £0 10s to £7 10s; shingles 16s per 1.000; Hobart palings, sft., 19s; 6ft, 21s; Hobart rails, 100s, Belling quotations. Brick* lat Avondale), 3os to .Gs per 1,000 : town yards, 458 to 655; de livered. 60s to 60s. Drain pipes (at works), per 100 (6 inches bore), 10s ; 1 Inches, lis ; 15 llnches. 9s; 2 inches, £2 10 por 1.C00; socket glazed pipes, 18 inohes, 4s per foot; 15 Inches, Is bd per foot; 12 inches, 3a por foot; 9 inches, 2s por foot; 6 inches. Is per foot; 4 inches, 9d per foot; 3 inches, 7d por foot. Manures. — Boncdust Sydnoy, £8 to £9; according to quality; bonellour, £9; Auck __.nd._S; Peruvian guano, £18; Maiden Island. £S ; Huon guano, small lot. £5 to £6, bags in cluded: Hurst's chemical manuro, £11 10s: animal manure, £710s.

Births.

DICK.—On Deoember 1, at her residenoe. Kings land Road, Mrs James Dick of a daughter. O'CONNELL.-On December 3, at Klngswood, Wellington-street, tho wife of Mr J. T, O'Connell ot a daughter. SCOTT.—On Deoember 10, the wife of G. Scott, Rattray-slreet, Devonport, of a son.

Deaths.

CAMPBELL.-Murdered by the natives ot Now Ireland, New Guinea, on September 21, 1885, James Alexander Campbell, only son of Mr Alexander Campbell, of Gtaborne, and brother to Mrs E. G. Norris, of Tauranga; aged 26 years. Deeply regretted by his relatives and friends of Auckland. . CRISPEN.-On December 11, at his father's residence, Union Terrace, Frederic George, beloved infantson ot James and Sarah Crlspen; aged 18 weeks. Funeral to-morrow (Saturday), at 3 p.m. Friends are invited. MULKERE.-On Decembor 11. at Onehunga, Patrick Mulkere, late Captain of H.M. 57th Regiment in India ; aged 58 years. The funeral will leave his lato residence on Sunday, Deoember 13, at i p.m. Friends please accept this Invitation. WILLIAM3.-On December 10, at Kyber Pass Road, Elizabeth, the beloved daughter of William and Temperance Williams *, aged 83 ycari. R.I.P.- m The funeral will leave her late residence on Sunday, December 13, at 3 p.m.

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

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11, 1885.

For th» came that lack* aaaiatance. For the wrong that need! niiitaace, Por the future in the distance, And the good that we can do.

The unemployed at last night's meet ing and throughout the present agita tion have shown a clear idea of what they want and how they ought to pro ceed in order to get it. They have allowed themselves once or twice to be led a little off; the track by stump oratory applied to abstract questions foreign to the immediate issue, and have shown an unreasonable impatience in listening to men whose advice may not have been palatable for the moment, but who were entitled to a hearing. Still their meetings have been most orderly, and the resolutions adopted practical. There is now every pros pect that they will gain their point by obtaining the opening up of works to satisfy immediate wants and give them time to look round. The danger to be apprehended is not so much from the present difficulty as from the fear that the temporary depression may create a disposition to fly to dangerous reme dies which offer temporary relief, but with the certainty of a more serious re action than we have yet experienced. The remedy for the existing trade depression is not to be found in the spending of borrowed money on works that hold out no reasonable prospect of profit, but a certainty of in creased burdens upon the people. We must look for permanent relief to the settlement of people on the land, and an increased number of producers in agriculture and manufacture. If the dearth of other employments be the means of turning the atten tion of the people to occupations creating wealth, it will in the end prove an advantage to the country. If, on the other hand, the clamour should lead to the sanction of reckless schemes such as that proposed in Canterbury for an expenditure of money upon works that will be a burden when con structed, greater impoverishment and suffering amongst the people must fol low. There is nothing in the prevail ing depression to occasion alarm, and we should be careful lest we aggravate it by creating panic in the minds of those who are able to inaugurate new

enterprises, erect new buildings, or . embark in other undertakings that will give employment. Nothing could be more disastrous than to des troy the confidence of men who are in a position to set the.wheels of industry in. motion. New Zealand is far frem being overdone or played out. There has been an excessive rush, of population from other parts ( of the colony, attracted by the superior prosperity of Auckland—a prosperity which was due very largely to the exemption which the North had enjoyed from the inflation of a large Government expenditure. Time is necessary to absorb this population, and the reports of the present agitation will aid it to the extent of checking the rush of labour into this market. It should not be forgotten, however, by those who are suffering from this pinch, that recurring depressions, with scarcity of employment, occur in all communities, and the only way of guarding against the distress which they occasion is by thrift —storing up some thing against the rainy day. The Savings Bank returns prove that a large percentage of the working population have already learned that lesson, but it cannot be too often repeated and en forced.

. Cambria shares aro in demand to-day, and sales are reported at 18s to 19s ex dividend. All other mining shares are neglected. Cross are asked for at Is, with sellers about Is 3d. National Insurance are wantod at 17s; Auckland Gas, £11 10s; Colonial Bank, 43s 6d, with sellers 445.

In response to a requisition numorously signed by ratepayers of Archhill district, the acting Chairman of the Road Board calls a meeting for Monday evening next to con sider tho actiOh of Mr E. W. Morrison, Chairman of the Board, and othor business that may be brought forward.

However scarce work may be in Auckland, wo in Waikato says tho " Times," cannot complain of any great dearth so far as day labour is concerned. The Cambridge Town Board advertised quito a number of local works, tho tenders returnable at last Tues day's meeting. Only two tend.rs wero re ceived for the formation of Chapel-street, neither of which being eligible, it was agreed to call for fresh tenders. No tender at all was received for the clearing of Hall and William _treets, nor for the formation of the Thornton road, and the board have in con sequence boon obliged to call for fresh enders.

ThoiDistrict Court will bo hold on Mon day next, when the following undefended and defended cases will bo taken :—Oxley v. Kennedy, Fitzgerald v. Huntor, Pos eenoskie v, Brennon, Boylan and Lundon v. Seymour, Koines v. Twohey, Findlay v. Niccol, Anderson v. Burleigh, Cook v. Smith nnd Beattie, Slator v. Malcolmson, Wallis v. Whitley, Koesing and Another v. Frozen Meat Company, • Clark v, Devore and Cooper.

In connection with the roportod deaths from bee stings, a gentloman informs us that several yoars ago a party of natives on the coast, who had been eating freoly of honey, about this season, woro seized with symptoms of poisoning, and somo of them died. The natives attributed the deleterious property of tho honoy to the flowor of tho waioriki a poisonous shrub, growing in swamps, which i. in blcom about this time of the year. The matter is of sufficient interest to worrant furthor inquiry.

Tho bazaar in connection with tho Presbyterian Church, Onohunga, will bo opened to-morrow in tho new public hall, Onohunga, at 2 o'clock in tho afternoon. The congregation have got together a large and valuable collection of articlos, and Dr. Scott, tho Mayor, will givo an address.

A largo gathering is expected at the Opera House to-night on the occasion of the farewell benefit of Mr Georgo Leitch. Scones from "Tho Silver King," "Tho Librarian," and "Tho Pearl Divers," any one of which would bo a powerful "draw," will form a combination of attractions rarely hold out to tho public. Mr Leitch'a merits as an actor of ability and originality Bhould securo him nn overflowing house for his farewell.

Tho Auckland candidates who have successfully passed tho Civil Service exami nations aro as follows in tho ordor of inorit:—Sonior : 1, Edward Earlo Vaile ; 2, Nool Lot-bio Kohn Bias ; 8, John William Stowart; 9, Frederick Aloysyus Cullon, Onehunga. Junior: 4, Goorgo (.raick shank ; 10, John William Stowart; 17, Johh Gairloy Ballard; 18, Edward Clare Blom fiold; 22, f.oel Losbio Holm Bisa; 25, Arthur Earnest Smith ; 36, Albort Gold wator; 37, Win. Francis Thomson; 42, Arthur Georgo Hossock ; 38, Arthur Tom Konrick, Thames; 41, Jossio Margaret Murray, Thames.

Mr H. H. Hayr, local agont for tho Burlington routo, has recoivod a communi cation from Mr T. D. McKay, of Son Fran cisco, stating that ho purposes visiting the colonies in February. "Gonial Tom's" many Australasian friends will be glad to hear this.

Tho following tenders for a villa residence at Avondole woro opened on \Vodnesday last by Mr R. Marshall, architect:—ltey nolds, £542 10s ; Pattinson, X4SS 10s; S. Mills, £485; Burns, £485; Pothorick, £4..S ; Page, £428 ; McKay and Co., £423 ; Morris, £408 ; Hardy, £399 10s; Hall and Co., £388 ss.

To the Editor : Sir,—l sco by yostorday _ Star that Mr Bricklayormakossome remarks re-Wellesley-St sower. Ido not know who built it; but Ido know that tho Council's bricklayer who rebuilt it happened to bo a stonemason. Now, sir, I decline holding any moro controversy with-wind bags or gas motors.—l am, &c, Enw. Byr.N_.

The Choral Socioty's orchestral concert to-night will bo tbo lost of tho season. Horr Schmitt of course conducts, and tho programme arranged by him for tho occa sion is a highly attractive one. It inoludos two notable novelties, viz,, tho overture to Cherubim's " Anacroou " and tho overture to Rossini's "La Gazza Ladra." Amongst tho other items there are tho finalo of Boethovon's "Eighth Symphony," Weber's " Concertstuck " (to be performed by Mr Clutsam), a charming violin; duet by Landler (Herr Schmitt and Mr C. Homus), Orpheus quartettes, and tho operatic arias " 0 Mio Fernando" by Miss Whitakor, and " Softly Sighs " by Mrs Micklothwaite, a recent arrival.

Just boforo tho departure of one of tho Union steamers yesterday an amusing econe was witnessed by tho lookers-on from the Queen-street Wharf. A sailor was noticed to be in warm discussion with ono of tbo stewards, which was suddenly terminated by the A.B. landing a well-directed blow against tho cranium of the oppositionist disputant, which had tho effect of compell ing him to indulge in on involuntary plunge bath over the side of tho vessel. Not con tent with this, tho sailor stood by tho bul warks and refused to allow his opponont to again come on board, and tho unfortunate steward was compelled to swim to the wharf and get on board of tho stoamor by moans of tho gangway, amidst ths ridicule of tho noble unemployed who chanced to bo at hand.

Tho employoes at tho Union Oil and Candle Company (candle department) at Otahuhu recently mado a very handsome present to thoir late manager, Mr Donald son, on his retirement from tho Company. The presentation consisted of a very hand some and chaste gold locket and an em bossed testimonial (written by one of the employoes in colours) with gold borders, beautifully inlaid with native ferns. Mr Donaldson carries with him not oniy the goodwill but the love of ovory ono of the workpeople engaged under him, and all wish him every success in the new sphere he intends embarking in.

The programme of a grand athletic tour nament, opening on Boxing Night, and continuing for a week, appears in our adver tising columns. . Prizes of a valuable kind are offered in sufficient number to tempt all the best athletes to compote, and tho competitions are such ns will cer tainly ensure a large turn-out of tho public. The events embrace boxing, wrest ling, running, dancing, &c,, and thorn are separate rights for professionals and amateurs. Large premises hrve been secured at the junction of Queen and Grey streets, where the largest indoors running track in the colony will be laid off.

Charitable aid has reached a curious yet deplorable condition of deadlock. The Government decline to advance any further money to the Relieving Officer, informing him that tho -Chairman of the Charitable Aid Board would supply him with funds. The Mayor, who is the Chairman of the united Board for Auckland, has replied that he has no funds at bis disposal, and has asked the Colonial Secretary to take charge ot charitable aid in this district during the months of December and January. Tho situation forcibly! llustrates the need of an independent and privately support Benevolent Society.

Acting on the suggestion of Mr Moss, made at tho meeting last evening, there was a considerable assemblage of the un ployed at tho Groy-streot firebell, this morning at 10 o'clock, for the purposo of ascertaining tho callings of those in want of work. As tho collection of the informa tion in the open air proved inconvenient,, ft was decided to request themen to supply tho necessary particulars to tho Unem ployed Committee at tho offlce, No. 9, Wake fleld-street. At noon to-day Mr Connell in terviewed Mr McArthur, of the Distriot Engineer's office (Mr Hales beingabsont.at. Te Awamutu), tintj! gave the'fqllbwingf.ln'-' formation regarding tho trades and callings of the unemployed : — Lapourers, 220 ; carpenters, 59; bricklayors, 15; plate layot's, 10; other artisans, 158: total, 442 Mr McArthur promised to despatch the in formation at once to the Government. Wo are requested by the committee of tho un employed to state that they deprecato any agitation of character threatening or dis courteous to the Government, and hope that tho men out of work will discountenance anything of this kind.

Wo were slightly in error yosterday in stating that the Samoa syndicate just formed intended to prosecute Mr Corn woll's land cluims in Samoa, Tho syndi cate does hot mean in any way to raise tho question of disputed ownership as be tween Mr Cornwell and Messrs McArthur and Co. Its object is to assort tho claims of the South Sea Island Produce Company to certain extonsive lands acquired by them from a native woman, and to an estate acquired from a Sydney Company ; which lands have been occupied and cultivated for years, the natives never disputing the title. Theso lands were, howover, seized by Messrs McArthur and Co., in the belief that they weroMrCornwoll's, and thenative ownor and others woro forcibly ojocted from them. Tho syndicate, acting under legal advice, have resolved to oppose force with force.and have sont down men with instructions to turn olf Mossrß McArthur and Company's employees and demolish any buildings they may havo orocted on the land. Tho dispute is a pretty ono, and may lead to curious complications, if not to actual deods of violet] co.

Mrs Charles P. Philips desires to tonder hor sincere thanks to hor lato husband's numerous friondß for thoir kind visite and oppression of sympathy during his long ill ness.

Tho Secretary and sevoral directors of tho Caledonian Socioty moot at Robson'B Rooms on Saturday evening from 7 to 9 to give thoso who dosiro to joia ■a^tppor tunity to do so before tho a_MK£.W ing.

Mr J. Gallagher, lato proprjtfß tf tho British Hotel, Te Aroha, has nMd in Auckland for the purpose of ongaglng in business here. Before he left Te Aroha, a number of frionds assembled together to bid him farowell, a social evening being spent. General rogrot was oxpressod at his leaving tho district.

A practice of the orchostra and soloists who proposo taking part in tho perform ance of " Tho Messiah " on Christmas Day was hold last evening in Borosfordstroet Congregational Church. A rehearsal of tho chorusos takos place to-night.

A man named Thomas Kingham was ar rested to-day in Mechanics' Bay by Con stable Hobson, chargod with unlawfully threatening to knock out tho brains oi his wife, Mary Kingham, with a ginger beer bottle.

A wrestling match, in Cumborland stylo, litis been arranged to tako placo on Satur day next in tho Lome Btreet Hall. The combatants are J. Holm, of Dunedin, and Andrew Poison,of Auckland, and the stakes nro £50 n-sido. Thoro will no doubt bo a large turnout of *'scientific gents" to wit ness tho display of muscular strength and skill.

Another dilticulty has boen brought under our notice concoming tho Bocond raco on tho Auckland Regatta programme. Being for vessols " 30 tons and upwards," it will oxcludo tho cutter Sovereign of tho Seas, which registers only 29.7. This vossol has boen prepared for the race, and it being most desirable that she shall run with tho largo cuttors, tho Committee will, no doubt, alter thoir arrangomeuts accord ingly.

The annual meeting of the Auckland Builders' and Contractors' Association was hold at 3.30 yesterday afternoon, in the ollico, South British Insurance Buildings. •_'S members wore present. Tho balauco shoot, was submitted and adopted, and the following officers woro elected for tho ensu ing yoar:—Mr Jamos Morris, Prosidont; Mr Charlos Rhodes, Vice-President; Mr H. E, Hrubazon, Troasuror ; Mr C. S. Wright, Secretary. It was resolved that the usual anuual picnic should bo hold this yoar, tho time and placo to be fixed by a committee elected for that purposo. It was also do cidod that a deputation should wait upon tho several timber companies, ro tendering for works open to public competition, and that tho samo deputation should wait upon tho several architects, to request them not to givo orders or to acknowledge them for tho future. A petition, which had boon propared by Messrs Hoskoth and Richmond for presentation to tho House of Represent ative, and sotting forth tho griovancos which havo from time to time acted injuri ously upon contractors, was then signed by every mombor present, and the Secretary was instructed to forward a copy to overy membor of tho House, also to ovory known contractor in the South, requesting thorn to assist in getting tho grievaucos romoved, Ono builder wus elected to mombor. hip, and thrco nominated. Tho Association now umborod GO members.

Tho conference of diocoean Sunday school teachers was hold last evening at St. Matthew's. Thore was a lnrgo at tendance of teachora and others and ministers of tho Anglican Church. A short sorvico was previously hold in tho church. Tho mooting was hold in tho school-room, Yen. Archdeacon Dudloy in tho chair. The chiof part of tho proceedings was on address from tho Roy. C. Bodington, ono of tho missionors. Tho address was delivered in tho speakor. clear and painstaking manner, showing distinctly tho well-defined position that teachers should occupy in relation to scholars. Ho noxt roforrod to tho proposed Church Society, which would be a valuable aid to Sunday-schools if properly con ducted. At tlm c'oso of tho address, a number of questions wero put by touchers, and courteously and satiafactor!ly answered. A most interesting mooting was brought to a closo with a unanimous vote of thanks to the lecturer.

ThoAucklandFishingClubwill mako their third excursion on Saturday (to-morrow) aftor noon, ateamor Alexandra will loavo the wharf at 10 minutes past ono o'olock.

.Stiianok In. UHO'tDiNAXJoi..—Wh. ha. noi i'_! .'riciiri.l a tort tif malady whon all Hie riicu.tleHH. cm („ n hellion,and labour Is nhsolu tr-ly nitron ihlci It ii a condition of norvee ami -t iimcli Mini brain (hut can only be ouro<l ;>}'t'"» "s .or ill >it irrc-Mlblu remedy, American (Jo. a Hop Biturg, Head

A Stiunuis Stouy.— About half-past eight o clock last Saturday evening a man might have been obucrrcrt staggering along Hobaon-stroct in tho direction of Nowton. Ho was not drunk; his awkward gait wtis occa sioned by a heavily-ludon kit whioh ho carried. Every now and then bo would stop to rest, but ho novor took hisoyo oil his burden, and ho frequently muttered to himself. " Why," he sain, " did I novor go thoro boforo ? Tho kitful cost mo amcro nothing, and the things are till good." A passing policeman, ovorhoaring tho remark, glanced suspiciously at the kit-carrier and sharply demanded what ho had got thoro. "Why," exclaimed the man, "do you tako mc for a thief f' The things lam carrying coi'tain ly coat mc little enough, but thoy are honestly come by. I havo boon to do my Saturdays shopping al the Co-operative Stores, Hobson stroot, where all purchasers share in profits, and I waa only chuckling to myself about my won derful bargains. New Potatoes, 3011) for la ; Primo Bacon, 3d. Oh I and 100 othor lots. Go in and look." The policeman moved off porlect ly Hutisilcd. He knew Eaton's.—[Advt.]

Arrival of the Janet Niccol.

The s.s. Janet Niccol arrived from South Soa Islands at 3.45 p.m.

VOLUNTEER NOTES.

Distriot Prize Firing.

RIKLEB-FIRST SET.

The firing for tho first sot of riflea took place thia morning, 27 men competing. Tho aggrc guto amount of prize money was £30. Major Dignan was in command of ono squad and Se-Kcant-Major Nollcy of the other, Tho fol lowing Is a list of tlie scores :—

The othor competitors were—Col.-Sergeant Buchanan, Gordons, 38 (dispualiflcd because of making less than the required number at the flrst range); Stirling, City Guards, 38; Hamil ton, Victoria, 37; Grosvener, City Guards, 37; Leo, "Victoria Rifles, 37; C. Little, Hobsonsj 38 ; Barnes. Victorias, 35; Dormer, City Guards, 35; Soall, City Guards, 31: A. Buckley, Gordons, 30; Skinner, Victorias, 30: Jones, Hobsons, 2S; Partington, Gordons, 25; Nutt, Newton Kifles, 21; Sprigg, City Guardß, 22; Capt. White, Gor dons, 21; H. Buckley, Gordons, 18; Boydo, City Guards, 17; Robertson, Newton Rifles, 11. AUCKLAND COLLEGE RIFLES. I It is notified elsewhere that the College Rifles Church Parade, which waa arranged for Sunday next, is unavoieably postponed, and will not now take place. Tbe company is called for in- I spection at the Drill-shed on Monday next at 7 p.m., together with the Queen's Own. Arms are to bo inspected and attendance is absolutely ompulsory.

DESTRUCTIVE FIRE.

NEW ZEALAND TIMBER COMPANY'S DEVONPORT MILLS DESTROYED.

Damages £1,500.

It is scarcely a year since the splendid saw mill of the New Zealand Timber Company in Customs-street West was dostroyed by firo, and now we have to record a similar misadventure to the branch e&wmill of the Company at Devonport. About 9 o'clock .aStSveninc. a strong glare in the northern heavens apprised persona on tbiaalde ot the harbour that the fire fiend was at work. From the direction of the glare, it was ot first believed that the location of the con flagration was the southern water-front of tho harbour, possibly the Frozen Meat Company's works, but an adjournment to the Albert Park and other coigns of vantage showed it to be in Devonport. Several of the city fireballs rang, and a large number of persons proceeded to Devon port by the ferry steamer. Tho sawmill, which is a new one, is situated on the beach, about 250 yards from the Devonport wharf,' and adjoins the well-known shipbuilding yard of Messrs Sims and Brown. It was erected at a cost of £800, and was capable of a weekly output of 30,000 feet of timber. Amongst tho first to see the fire were throe lads named John Croll, George Dunstan and J. Breen, who lor an hour previous to the time of the outbreak of tbe fire, viz,, 9. o'clock, had been seated in close proximity to the mill. They state that thoy did not see anyone about tbe premises during that period, and hart thero been any prowlers, they th'»'» they could not havo escaped ob«oivation. Tho first indication of firo -as a strong burst Of flaroo tom tbO vicinity of the engine-room. About a minute before the lads hod ob served j the fire, Messrs Cr. Osmond ond T. Simpson passed the mill, anddld not observe anything to excite their suspicion. On hearing tho alarm these gentlemen rushed to the mill, burst into the office, nnd saved a number of books, a clock, and other articles. By this time tho firo had obtained a strong hold near the frame of tho breaking-down saw, and a' largo con course of people had assembled. It was apparent tbat nothing aould be done to save the mill, so the attention of the helpers was turned entirely to the saving of tho timber stackod in tho vicinity of the mill, and tho prevention of tho extension of tho tiro to Messrs Sims and Brown's yard. A bucket brigade was improvised for the con veyance of wator to and from the baach to tho sceno of tho lire, and though there wero plonty of willing workers, wo regret to say that many able-bodied men looked ■on unconcernedly at tho destruction, and refused to lend aid. To tho discredit of somo of the neighbours also bo it said tbat they actually refused to lond buckets. Amongst those early on tho sceno, and who rendered valuable assist ance, woro a detachment of tho Devonport Navols, undor Lieutenant C. C. Dacre, and the permanent forco stationed at Fort Cautloy undor Captain Morrison, Messrs M. Niccol, Fenton, Pilot McGillivray, and Constable Ilatchinson, Thero was about 200,000 feet of timber in tho yard, and bo assiduously did tho Novals and othor coadjutors work that 70,000 foot of timber was saved. The des truction of Mossrs Sims and Brown's pre mises was prevented by the demolition of shods adjoining the mills and copious liba tions o£ sea wator. Fortunately, there waa not much wind. Had thore been anything like a fresh broeze from tha southward, tho whole row of houses framing the main road must undoubtedly have gone. There was a now schoonor on the stocks in Messrs Sims and Brown's yard, and for a long timo it was a sourco of considerable anxioty. Fortunately, it oacapod without appreciable damage. Tho wnorf was at ono timo in considerable danger, and would no doubt havo caught fire had not the shore ond boon sawn through and a gap ton feet in the structure prevented the spread of tbo liro: The fire burnod with'great intensity until 10.30 o'clock, whon the flames began to subside, but it was not until 1 o'clock this morning that tho firo was got under. Nothing is known rogarding tho origin of tho firo, but thore appears to be little doubt that it was tho rosult of pure misadventure. Mr William O'Connoll, the manager of tho mill, Eays he left the mill at 5 p.m. and como to town, leaving Mr Parkor and Mr Stubbs, tho ongineor, in chargo. Thoy left a little after five, whon all was right. Mr O'Connell believes the firo to havo been purely accidental, nnd bolioves it originated through somo sparks smouldering amongst tho sawdust, Tho loss is by no means so great as was at first supposed. The mill und machinery, which wero valued at £800, wero insurod in the Norwich Union Office for £700. About 130,000 feet of timber, worth say £450, and tho offico, etc., worth £200 or £300 more, ore total loss, ao that the Company's loss may be assessed at£Boo. This, we boliovo, is tho approximate estimate made by Mr Jaggor, managing director, or Mr Harris, senr., the Chairman of tho Company. It has been decided to ro-eroct tho mill, and it is anticipated that it will bo at work again in the course of a month or six weeks. Messrs Sims and Brown, who are considerable losers, are not insured.

GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL.

Appointment of Teachers,

1 uk following report on tho applications for the position of iirst and second assistant teachers at the Girls' High School was read at the meet ing of the Board of Education this afternoon. Of the twenty-two candidates six applied for tho position of first assistant taohor, four I for tho position of second assistant teacher, /and twolvo entered their names as candidates for lirst or Bocond place. For tho appointment of lirst assistant' teacher, the Committee wero ununimous in selecting Miss C. K. M. Harrison, M.A.w '.h H6nov°.of the New Zealand Univer sity, ccrtlflcatcttTtcachcr A, and formerly for about three years engaged in tho school, and at the prosont time assistant teacher at he Nelson College for GiJls. Your Committco suggest that Miss Harrison bo appointed, sub led (o hor producing the usual corttfloato of health. Your Committco recommend that the position of second assistant teacher bo offorod to Mrs Sncll (classified for Class C), who has boen cngnged in this Bchool for 7J years, and now ranks as third assistant.—The report was adopted.

The Story of a Sewing Machine.

Tho Caso Dismissed.

At tho Pollco Court, to-day, James Klllfoyle was charged with tho larceny of one sowing machine value- £9 10_, and tho boxes, value Al 10s, the property of Thomas Jaokson. Senior Sorgeant Partt conducted the prosesution, and Mr NaplOr appeared for the defence. Thomas Jaokson, labourer, residing at Nelson street, deposed that ho was a married mac Occasionally the defendant, James, Killtoyle. used to sloop at his houso. On tha 18th of August he loft his houso. At that time Mies Hlchoy, his wlfo, and a littlo girl named Mary wero In the houao. When he returned ho found the door locked, and the key put through tbe window. When he got faßldi ho mlßsed tho sewing machine produced, and two boxes, besides various other small articles. Tho total.valuo ot articles wero £11. On tha 22nd of August ho saw tho accused, and asked him what ho thought of hlmsolf for what ho had dono. He replied that ho had done it In kind ness to Mrs Jaokson. Witness aftorwards mot accußcdin Quccn-streot, and asked where tbo m -chlno was. He replied that he did not know but afterwards said that it was in Denncs' ma ohino shop. On the Tuesday following ooousod camo to witness's reßidonco, and ho gavo gave him a canary1. Ho wont to a hou. oin Summer- Street. Ponsonby, in company with a man named Paul. Ho caw hie wife In the house, and also the sowing machine. Thoro was only one boo in tho houso, a double one. His wife had frequently left him, but |had come back. Mr.) Martha bylvada deposed that she was at BrlKg s shop, Poksonby. where she saw Mr Kil fovle, who told her that he was married on Wednesday woek, and asked hor to visit his wif? in __-B house, Summer_tr.at, Pon sonby. Witness vMtedthe houßO last Mon day, and Baw Mrß JaoksoD.-Arthur M. lJuvatt, buildor, Potsonby, deposed to letting a four-roomod cottage to tho accused a week ago last Monday.-James Wiggins, boshman. nnd Detective Ed ward Hughes gavo ovldenoe. Tho latter de posed that acoußod told him ho had taken a lioubo for Mrs Jackson in Summers-street, and th t ho had removed the goods from Jackson's hcußC at her requeßt.-Mr Napier having ad droaee 1 tho Court for the defenoe, tho case was dismissed.

Cambridge, this day.—At the R.M. Court this morniDg, the libel case, W. g! Frazer v. Ngakura and four others, was ad journed till 9th January. The Cambridge Jam Company have de cided to commence tinning fruit, honey, and butter immediately, and have ordered tho necessary plant. Temporary premises have been taken for the present. It is too lato in the soason to commence jatn m tking,

Chiustchukch, this day. — Two fish mongers were fined £2 each at the R.M. Court for selling rock oyßters on December 7th, during the close soason.

CABLEGRAMS.

[B_ ELEOTMO IELEOItAPH.-COPYBIOHT.I [beuteb's TELEGBAM.] New Pro-essor~lbr Auckland. (Received December 11th- 2 p.m.) London, December 10. Mb Posr/E-T, tutor at Trinity College, Dublin haß been selected as Professor for Auckland University. Australian Railways. ;Mr:Murroy Smith and Mr Saul Samuel aYe framing a reply to the remarks made by the " Economist " on the Railways of those colonies. Parcel Post for Australia. Owing to tho opposition of the Viotorian Government, it is expected that establish ment of Mr Todd's parcel post system in Australia will fall through. Mr Todd is now asking tho Orient ;Steamship Company to co-operate with him to endeavour to bring the matter to a successful issue. Siinos and Company's Estate. Another meeting of creditors in the estate of Messrs Simesand Co., woolbrokers, was held to-day, but was adjourned, pending the result the parleying which ig pro-. oding with their Western Australian house. A Colonial Millionaire. It is reported that the late Mr T. Water house, of South Australia, has left property to the value of a million and n quarter in England. • ■ Amalgamation of Land Companies. London, December 10. — Tho Anglo- Australian Land and Mortgage Company, with a capital of £000,000, has amalgamated with a similar company at Sydney. Tho negotiations for amalgamation were carried out hero by Mr Goorgo Waddoll. January Wool Bales. London, December 10.—The wool sates open again on January 19, and will remaip open only five days. Arrivals up to tho 19th will be available for these sales. The Indian and Colonial Exhibition.

His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales has accepted the Executive Commissioner ship and Presidency of tho Indian and Colonial Exhibition.

AUSTRALIAN.

The Australian Wheat Crop.

Melbourne, this day.—Advices from Adelaide state that tho South Australian crop accounts aro very unfavourable, ond the quality generally is much worso than last season. Victorian crops genorally are reported to be most favourable, though in Some districts the accounts aro unfavour able, owing to shortness of rainfall. Messrs B. Goldsborough and Co.'s annual grain circular states that tho damage caused to the wheat crop by tho hot winds prevalent during the month of October oxceeds antici pations, and it is believed the surplus avail able for export will not exoeed last season's amount.

Adelaide, this day.—Tho avorago wheat crop for the coming season is estimated at from 3 to 3J bushels per aero.

Tho Late Sir P. Beratchloy,

Sydney, this day.—The s.s. Governor Black-wall, with tbe remains of the lato Sir P. SeratcMey, arrived here yostorday, and waß saluted Yrith minute guns on entering Port Jackson. The Governor Blackwall loft in the evening foe Melbourne.

BULGARIA AND SERVIA.

Expoctod Continuation of tbo War,

Forty Cowards Shot.

(by cable—copybight.)

Loncon, December 10. Forty Servian cowards have been shot for having rosortod to self-mutilation in order to prevent their taking part in engage ments. It is oxpectod that tho war be tween Bulgaria and Servia will be rosumod.

The English Elections Closed.

Sir Charles Dilko on tho Situation.

London, December 9th. Tin; elections for England and Wales havo now finished. The Liberals securod 331 seats, the Conservatives 250, and the Par nellites 82. For South-east Durham, tbe Liberal oandidato, Sir H. Havelock Allan, was defeated by Sir Georgo Elliott, Two labour candidates have beon elected, viz., Mr Joseph Arch, for North-west Norfolk, and Mr Charles Fonwick for tho Wansbeck Division of Northumberland. The now Parliament meets on the 12th ot January next.

Loudon, Docember 10,

Sir Charles Dilke, addressing a meeting of his constituents at Cholsea last night, denied that the Radical party wero anxiouß to eject the present Government from office, and stated his belief that the Liberal Party would assist any Government which was de sirous of carrying Liberal measures.

(special to press association.)

Tho Radicals and Conservatlvo Policy. London, Dec. 10.

Sir Charles Dilko, speaking at Chelsea, intimated that the Radicals would support Conservative sobomes if they woro for the good government of tbe country.

Tho Tories and tho Pnrnolllto AUlanoo.

London, December 10,

Thero seems to be no prospeot of an alliance botween tho Madirato Liborals and the Government. It is unlikely that tha Liberals will attempt an early expulsion of tbe Ministry. It is bolievod in high quarters that tho conservatives have refused to accede to the demands of Mr Parnell.

TABLE TALK.

OncHHSTRAt. concert in Choral Hall

Georgo Loitch's benefit at tho Opera House.

Jaikes, Thibbetts, and Reverend Spare ribs.

" Three single gentlemen rolled into one." Mr D. Soannell is gazetted Judge of the Native Lands Court.

On dit that Mr Samuel Vaile will contest Waipa seat at next election.

Another new story in Stab Saturday Supplement to-morrow. Several "leading" citizens have lately " done the Pacifio slope." Intending exhibitors at the Indian and Colonial Exhibition should send their exhi bits without delay. Tho Wellington " Times " throws doubt on the genuineness of tho " unemployed " agitation in Auckland.

Thero are 105 married men out of work in Dunedin; Government provide work for 120 mon there next week.

Somo people talk of appealing to tho British Government to deport the Rev Shirley W. Baker from Tonga, Tho [Defence Miuister will find employ ment for 50 men on defence works at Auck land.

Charitable relief is at a standstill in Auck land - betweanthe two stools of Government aid and private benevolence. Because of the violent language of unem ployed agitators and political theorists who advocate the confiscation of property, South Australian merchants and capitalists aro said to be transferring their operations to other colonies, where they feel there is less danger of mob rule. Mr Rees, a member of the South Austra lian Parliament, lately rocoived an anony mous letter telling him to keep away from the House during the evening, as it would be destroyed by an infernal machine. Mr Rees kept away, and the House adjourned earUertU usual that night, hut nothing internal" occurred. b It is whispered that Sir Geo; Grey is preparing a tolling indictmont against tho present Government for his Auckland

Teetotal revival promised—Three lee- a UndDr B ' B Mw er_-^ N,° b,e ' T" W" <*-X, NetaM' ChMdßon WiU BhorUy Vißii A boy of fifteen years is charged with manslaughter in New South Wales for wltw 8! BV_ hiß Bißter dead while pl_yingr with s-loaded gun. He thought tho weapon shot1. hi° a- . d;, and 10011I 0011 deliberate ato,a Pnd shot the girl through the heart.

THE PACIFIC SLOPE.

Two Sudden and lamented Departures.

Yesterday the quidnunc of the city were whispering with bated breath the report that two individuals not unknown to local fame had performed what iB styled "the Pacific Slope." Wo elicited full particulars at the time, but forbore giv ing them publicity, as there was just a possibility that ono of the twain might turn up to confound the gossips and prove Dame Rumour to be a liar. Lapso of time, how ever, has but served to deepen suspicion, and as there can be no reason for further Bilence, wo may as well indicate.the nature of such information as iB obtainable on the matter. " One of the two personages who has thus "folded his tent like tho Arab, and as silently stolen away " is a well-known hotel-keeper who is said to havo been pressed lately by some of his credi-. tors, bit had put them all off with the assurance that they would be paid in full on! Wednesday last (the day he left). A secured creditor to the extent of £350, is confident that he will get every penny of it. The amount of the liabilities is stated at between £500 and £600, but some of h« creditors affirm that his ass**o will be sufficient to satisfy oil claims, and these advance domestic reasons for his abrupt Tho othergentleman who has madean un ostentatious exit from this corner of the colonial stage iB a workman in tbe cabinet, furniture, nnd upholstering line. Ho had tho reputation of being a smart busi ness man. Latterly he has been in financial difficulties, and has had to borrow various amounts from hiß fellow workmen. On Tuesday afternoon ho told one of the upholstresses that he in tended to go out to Otahuhu the following morning, ond to a workman who saw him packing up his tools he gave the explana tion that be had Bomo work to do at home. The samo workman went down to tho wharf that night about 9.30 expecting to see the Mararoa. As he entered tho wharf ho saw his friond leaving it, apparently dosirous of avoiding observation. Ho has not sinco been seen or heard of despite numoroiiß inquiries. He loaves behind him a wife and family.

SPOUTING NEWS.

Auckland Summer Meeting.

A lot of good useful work was done on tho EUerslie course this morning. The Cup favourite in company with Wapiti, was eont twice round at a good swinging half-pace, and Nelson did similar work alone. Turquoise, Ra dames, Neckluce, and Derringer worked together, tho quartette being sent three times round at medium pace, finishing up fast.and Foul Shot and I_beller(incompany) wero treated to strong work over tho Cup distance. Weodnymph did a good service able gallop, and among the others out was Salvage, who was worked for tho first time Bince his arrival.

Capsize was backed to-day to win the Cup for a few hundreds at 100 to 6,

(dy telegram.— press association.)

Wellington, this day,

Tasman. Medico and Kingask arrived hore by tho Waihon. this morning, en route to Auckland,

BUI. COURT. -(Yesterday Concluded.)

(Before H. G. Both Smith, Esq., R.M.I DEFENDED CASKS.

Tnos. Freeman v. Henry Clarke. — Claim £7 lis lid V wood and coals.--Mr Thoo. Cooper for plaintiff.—Mr Keetley for defendant. Judg ment for plaintiff; cOßts, £118s.

J. MoPherson v. Thos. Brlster.—Claim, £2 10s wages.—Mr Brock for defendant. Judgmoni for defendant; Co3ts, £1 2s 6d.

THIS DAY.

A. Cunningham v. C. Bonrfor.- Claim, JESO. - Mr Brassey tor p alntiff and Mr 8. Heskoth for defendant.—ln this action tbe plaintiff olalmed for nogllgonoe on the part of defendant while master of tho Lalla Rookb, In consequence of which n. gligenco tbo vessel struok on the Manu kau bar, and received considerable damage, on tho evening of the 27th of October last.—Captain W Ing, harbour master, deposed that the north channel waa not tho proper channel to bring In a vo;eel by night.—Jas Noalls (Bnglncor), Thos. Headland (seaman), Andrew Cunningham, iun., and A. B Ponna were examined.—Mr 8. Hot kith addro-sod tho Court in defence, and called de fendant, Charles Bonner, who deposed that he was a mastor marinor. Hold a certiQoato as such. Had 31 years experience at sea, 21 of which he hold the position of master. Knew the Manukau harbour woll. Had frequently been In and out. Had often worked tho North channel. He was master of the Lalla Rookb from tho beginning of August to tbo end of October. The onglne and parts of tho machinery woro defective. The boiler leaked. The hull was in a bad condition. Tho engineer said It had been in tbat Btato ever since he had been ln the botit. Tho rudder was broken, in fact, the vessel was unscaworthy. Ho kn .wot these detects boforo she struck. There waa no galley on board. Told Mr Cunningham tbat to go to sea in her was like tempting providence Mr Cunningham replied yon must seloot your weather, and tbe engineer will manage a temporary galley. Mr Neavls was seasick and sick of the vessel. Was 17hours without food, from 12.30 in the morning till midnight. Had a Bmall flask of brandy, not a nobbier each. A f rosh wind was blowing from S.W. On coming up the north channel, the vossol was poinß at three knots, vory slowly. Saw tbe lights when about 8 milos from the land. — Cross-examined by Mr Brossey: Capt, McArthur depose l to knowing the Lalla Rookh. Was, 17 months ago, chief mate of the vessel. Found the main piece of the hull gone, and parts of tho machinery out of order. Hid 30 years' expcrlonoe, and 12 in connection with the Manukau. He thought, under tho circum stances, that Capt, Bonner was right in taking tho north channel. Captain Bonner was always considered a smart man at sea. Had known him 17 years. — Captain Bradley gavo similar evidence. Tho Lalla Rookh was in his charge for a time. The hull was always weak fore and aft, and the rudder bands gone. The boat was out of repair, and not fit to go out ln ordinary rough woather. —By Mr Brassey: Had been skipper for 10 yoars. Had not soon many vossols taking the north channel by night. Was not aware that tho north banks shifted. — This was tho wholo of the evidence. Counsel on both Bides addrosßod tho Oourt, — Judgment for de dant. Costs, £6 19s.

Adjourned.—Two othor caso. wore adjourned until next woek.

POLICE COURT.-This Day.

(Before Mr H. G. Seth-Smith 8.M., and His Worship the Mayor.)

Obstruction ok Road. —Mrs Olaudtne A. Andorßon, wife ot John Angus, was charged with foncing in the rood called or known aa " The Paddock Hill,' or Upper Waiwera Road, without lawful authority from the Road Board, whern suoh road passes through Allotment No. 138, of the Parish of Waiwera. by making a fence tberoon contrary to sub-seotion 1 ot Bootion 100 of tho Publio Workß Act, 1882.—Mr Cotter appeared on behalf of the Road Board, and Mr Napier for the defendant.—After hoaring argu ment, the Bench dismissed the case on the plea of not having jurisdiction. The case will pro bably come before the Supreme Court.

(Before Messrs Whltcombo and Bullor, Justices).

Dhunkenksb.—Two women were fined Ss and oosts, or in default 21 hours hard labour for tho abovo offence, and ono man was fined 10a and coßts tor a similar charge. Tub Sneak Thiei. Trapped.—Fredorlok Blahe pleaded guilty to the larceny of one pair of boots, value 14s, tho property of Thomas Rioharde. and one vost, value 7s 6d, tho pro perty of Mr Gold water.-Sergeant Pratt Btatod that tho man was Been taking the boots.—The prisoner waa sentenced to 14 days' hard labour. Robbing a PRiKST.-Honry Jones and Miohael Hrennan appeared on remand charged with tho larceny of two watches and one chain, value £15,th0 proporty of the Rev Father Lonnlhan. —Sergeant Pratt withdrew the chargo against Jones, as tho polioe had failed to obtain suffi cient evidenco to oouneot him with tho larocny. Mr Napier appeared for *.he prloonor Bronnan, and pleaded guilty, stating that the lad was half witted.—sergeant Pratt drew attention to tho previous convictions against the prisonor.— The Bonch sentenced the prisonor to one month's imprisonment with hard labour.

PIANOFORTE RECITAL.

Mr George H. Clutsam gave last night, in Meaara He Itoan's commodious ruueio showroom. Quoen-streot, tho first of a series of piano forte recitals, intoraperstd with a few Bongs, one or two concerted pieces, and a flute solo by other performers. There was a largo and appreciative audience, and the recital proved to be such a genuine treat that tho success of the rost of the series may be looked upon bb fully assured. Mr Clut.am'B own contributions, of course, formed tho major part of tho programme. Four pianoforte solos wore givon, the first being part of Beethoven's deleotablo "Moonlight" Sonata. 1 izat's ornato and diflioult pianoforte arrangement of tho grand march from Wagner'a lauuhauec*" vas played with much facility of fingering and skill of phrasing. Chopin's Polonaise to _v Flat was brilliantly played, ifor the concluding item Jensen's "Am Mooreaetrand" ("On tho Sea-shore,") and a Spanish caprice by Mr Clutsam himself woro braokottod together, and woro capitally lon aered. 'Iho flute solo "Minlaturo," composed by Mr Clutsam for Mr J. R. RadoUf_, waß Inter brotod in first-claasetyle by tho latter gentleman. In answer to tha inevitable rocall, he gave with pronounced effoot his own admirablo orrangoment of "The Carnival o( Venice" Two rrios for violin, 'cello, and piano were Bplendldly performed by Messrs Charles Hemus, H. F. Edger, and Clutsam. Mr Clutsam's song, "To lone," was aung by Mr Joseph. Hani.a. Mr Hanna also sang with marked taste and very correot expression Salaman's pretty song, " I Arise from Dreams of Thee," the effect being heightened by the 'cello obligatD played by Mr Edger. Mr Edwards was in good voice, and sang lilumenthal's "My Queon " vory acceptably.

OUR GOLDFIELDS.

1-V MONTH. FOENA-8.-C,^ appointment has arisen rtt^ •*■ diaj *ove furnace, owing to ftfgj'*! being as great as anUoipaJ "'» Monte apparently ia mi. *• la therefore PPmad e rUSem^'^li the Thames Pre, for it W__?l h *WX suitable for treatment S_ft?J*W»S£ the same time it sho^T^ J that no system can eri_£lWtt,ttt>«W quartz in which it did _S___ m *«2 so that the blame mS^?*-**. ?w b_l ta _*c t0 tho^hww'{?• **S that the directors have evw ,_,„«_ "»« Messrs Steam, Harris. andT^w S that the affair has hm^US^ Md( **»J manner. It is thought that W^ experts arrived wow, Rftfeß been advantageous to the _nS *■» appears that the Thames Zl^ •• quire to be roasted, »_? ,^ fc purpo» fluxea of ironrtoaj !" & must be obtained. . The m arises whether it will not be ___wB _*» the ore from Karangahake tn rt_,lltl"_ furnace than to &wWJ§4£Jg m* that district. In orZ to fe^*U sary material, the manage,ffifc *■* piece of land at WiS®« tite ore was obtained. Sff ttell8»« wanted to brine in this it-*.? *•• *X". present apparently wnn^lfl Mr Steam took •*'-«p«M r *** make lime, but the'-iavSSft'^J. destruction of their pi D i bed. lT_ "» Fortunately.large d^TfeSSf* lime can be oT>tai__d at ilS^ whence it could be easily ta___l__"» Grahamstown The fuS^W*; whenever sufficient fluxing m&ft* been obtained, oommencine of ore from the Crown (-JrSgSuS other mines. After that ■■_*• '.** ™ will be __&&&££ bullion handed Over to the ___S___ The "eayer has.madea'uaS^ from various districts, one froml»S_2_ though Mr La Monte contfc,^^ * Aroha stone for this style of treats*.. " assay from a claim at Tui Creak?., turned 20oz_. of silver and fflffl *, lead totho ton. fe<3Ußßg over the furnace on the con^lfc-'lti returns 95 per cent, of the assay. »__l__._ stufl' at a cost of not more &B-fflh_! ton. ■ ....■* .pi

THAMES.

IFbom Oob Own CoiffiMi-roktrtj

i T-iiday, Saxon.-A crushing .of 24 Wads quart, has producedSUon. gold.. Inhfi at the eastward side of the brnkfiifoi level the manager has recoveredtto !_sn tinuation of the No. 2 lode, -hibh fa jZ present undefined, but will probably'im prove when it enters the sandstone oonntrv Blanche. -Operations are whotatated upon the extension of the eastward drive on the Wade lode. The two bronchi, of tho reef havo united in the bottom of flu drive, forming a compact body U inches wide, and colours of gold are occMwmflr seen when breaking down, fitoringnii be commenced next week, mfa

A SERIOUS CHARGE.

A respectable youth named.Aiiifcjoht Fisher appeared at the Police Court this mjni. ing, charged with unlawfully uttering a coin ai a sovereign, well-knowing the Mm 6to ty M*. Mr E. Hesketh appeared for. the accuted, and applied for a remand on the "plea that the dargj was a serious one, and as he had only beet In slracted that morning, ho felt that It waa neces sary to be allowed more time to enfe^ InUui caso. Accordingly the case was remanded until next Thursday, bail being allowed la.pjj. an tics. The accused ia stated to have tendered a coin having tbs appearance of Ml, but being In reality ashilling,covered wlthWH. Natnraily the weight of the coin laditoadl. covery of its counterfeit nature, ondriMtJledin the arrest of accused last evening. Aa to lad is respectable, ho was quickly baled ont oy two sureties of £50 each. It does not appear to fir that accused had any guilty ktovnedaa Df ths counterfeit nature of the coin wWchhoM _ed to have offered. . i i __._'"-■■*•'..

Mercantile Marine Club.

We recently gave a brief outline of t project for tho formaticu of a mercantile mar_« dub on the lines of the Auokland and similar date la town. Yesterday afternoon a number of gentle men interested in tho proposal mot at tho Har bour Board offices, Captain McKenrie in the chair, and resolved upon the formation ofsoc a club, tho objects of whloh will be to prcTidn suitable place of resort for master mariner, ail merchants who have oonneotion with shipping matters. Mr C. C. Dacro was appointed Secre tary pro tern, and the fonowingcommtyw to. appointed to canvas for members, aadllio to confer with Mr R. C. Greenwood re tholeaiiat of portion of his new building 6ltu_to4liOJll» Harbour Board offices :-Mee_--»',pwjra, E. Waymouth, H.P. Barber.T.-.GaaU».R. C. Greenwood, C. C. Dacre, L. DaorftHOue/. M. Niccol, Captains H. F. Anderson, 1...a0- Kenzio, and J. Wearing. ..: i«- ' :

WELLINGTON NOTES.

Dcfenc . Operations, '

(BY TELEGRAPJI.-OW-t COBM-^i**')

Wt\moTOii,^i'i>i' The Government are about ,t» undertake m earth work in connection1 _ltli tt- defeo* works on lUpa Wand, LytUeton H«w . in readiness for the newgnnßwMcb'»!••»

arrive from England. ' ■ ' s ' V ! Mr Ward, an expert In the _bj of-tnr pedoes, who waa selected at home for «f"[' Zealand Government by.tha Agent-waK" has arrived in the colony, «";»£"? himself to tho Defence Minister.: at WM . who is a pensioner of tW toWW^ is said to bo a specialist i .■t»Mff.T Whitehead andfUhtorpedoefcaadM"*"o' intention of the Government;» ?&. number of such torpedo*JßgHJ duties will be particularly devot^tttW*

Admiral Tryon. Colonel Wbitmore, at present inNwta. returns by . tho Waihora to Ancklaad to meet Admiral Tryon. •■-, j-iaWng CompW.. << ,; A private fi^'SW^StSß hero with a small capital !*.&r*fiS up the business of .pw*J*j_ «W™KJ generally in the vicu&yof MffflSg This enterprise is induood fcr^"** Encouragement i-WWgg The Company vessels, and mean to «■» .* away to endeavour to «^A I "2 which is £1,800 or lie ****** of cured fish. The .Cg«gS£ to have good prospects of Mr Ballauce is taking -t»Pj» JS^ acres of land for a to. *j.^ Sound,and will grant under tho perpetual leasing- «!«**= curing purposes.

City Councillors' Unpaid Rates.

A Dolioate Otwstwa. - At last week's nioefing of the a^f ( ,_,,.,' Waymouth. actuated by «*-«*StfL Ing to know, you know." queaUotiMj*" as to the amount of unpaid mtesattesji^ lora. As His Worship could aot a«W« question off-hand, Cr. Waymouth.*»•«£ for the production otthe .totormsßo*^,^ matter appeared on the h«^__S_ls *> £ reporter, 'while PW*^«^S-S»im* laid before thomeet-hg, c^wro^ . M pW lore' "little b.11." wHloh abojvMw^ jg rates to bo aa follows :-"t&Ai™JE *-s__*l: Cr. Connolly. £SJ t Or. Crowther, *_) Jr W :&'cffiw*j*,% ltd; Or., Devore, W JgAHSffiSg2. Id; Cr Evans, «33.13»,*S nJ'_Mfl.-W___ lOd; Cr.aoldie.fljeaHdiCT.^™^ «1« Cr. Montague, £37 *^ Kd! Cr- lOd; Cr. Holdship,«ol»*"-iST«.WW* When this bus.nesswasmahW^^MM paper, the Mayor -!«AWiii«Wf would hand th. «^^SttSoWW if after perusing it he **O^W««n«S*ISRS. this might be done. .<*3S(WW*! if the amounts set Mf"* Mtftf nam™ were for cunen t%*%£ ffl_fgg replied to the afflrinauvft 4ufc mm that though tho rates were «E^ <£ of the oounctllors wero ,ut'J^to;* Waymouth seemed to heritor.^TSntttM that the return bo read o _«j| d «{ a gd. •* rtemanded that the •?iJ™^.iberCr A wn peSaps then they »2S mouth's motives wore!PP» W J£ „ im »» moved that tfce list -S h ;°^«»M^j£t were not ia arrear. The «■»% h__E'ftS_ Buanca of the ordinary SsHaMWf™ tbe list should be read-i-JOT^BBrt^ were suspended ,* o tt fS»S_rS__s proceeded with Jn^ t Sl B_a___na*On_sS_ W Cr. Devore then moved the "••fg^c-nW-i ing Ordora, whioh having «*», r att*W mSved that the list be &%*&&, he had already stated. nX'^meifdAja out dissent, when Cr. "evore « c_sar*»s tbat the Press wouldJ^^i »<«»£s: Councillors were "*J£2i_^»_-__*3 that the sunis m toe wtum rt ,BrtWg rites due. Cr. WMffloatn.* w MatJ5& at the matter being S3?S*tt! CWffl,Ss: Ward baa by a •"«t, n ri,J o Si_.l ■''£&£?(&

«riffi AUCKLAND EVENING STAB, FKIDAY, DECEMBER 11 1885.



r, • -.. • . • _,_ Prize. yds yds Tl Fairs, Victoria Rifles .. £0 0 0 .. 2. 31—61 Hose, Victoria Rifles .. 5 0 0 .. 23 22—15 Mettam, Garrison Band 1 10 0 .. 25 18—13 Vol. Leigh, Gordon It. .. 1 0 0 .. 21 18-12 _. Little, Hobsons .. 3 10 0 .. 22 10-41 Hay, City Guards .. 3 0 0 .. 21 17—41 Lieut. Leiph, Gordons .. 2 10 0 .. 22 17—33 ray lor, Victoria Rifles.. 1 10 0 .. 22 16—38



A BBOTT'S OPERA HOUSE. SUNDAY EVENING, NEXT. • MR THOMAS WALKER'S LAST SUNDAY EVENING LECTURE BUT ONB. Subject: "The Origin of Christianity, and tho Imperfections in tho Charaoter ot Christ' On WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY , •■'•. EVENING NEXT 1 Mr Walkor will deliver his Two of his PROSE CUTED LECTURES in the LORNE BTREET HALL. '• Prior to to the Lecture on Sunday the following , Programme will be rendered:— t Overture—Professor Webbo. Sohor—"Home They Brought Her Warrior. Deai3 "_Mr Demies. ~ Recitation — "The Northern Farmers"..Mr Joseph Elinctt. ■ Song—Lady. I Reading-'The Atheist"..Mr Walker. c Song—Lady. 5 """--npe!__a;te^as asjjg^-l_- • ' rTUIE VMAS p_RD "DAZAAR, 181, QUEEN-STREET, i Between Rattray's and Mason's, , . IS NOW OPEN. CARD 3at English Prices. I BOOKS at Published Prices. . / 5 . ' STATIONERY AND STATIONERS' FANCY ' ,:,;,., GOODS At Lowest Pbices. ! Pk R* H U X T A B L E, OCULIST AND SPECIALIST IN THROAT ) AND EAR DISEASE, t Formerly at MoKenzle Eve Infirmary, and lately _r_m the Hospitals of London, Paris, and Vienna, Having returned to Auckla nd, may he consulted ' at King & Sons', Que on-street, daily, from 11 to I 12 o'clock. ', Private Residence : ; Ponsonby Road, near corner of Lincoln-street. ; T*T ESTP 0R T COALS, , JUST LANDED AT ORAWITI, Bald to be tho best Household, Steam, or ; ' - ' Smithy Coals in tho Market. 1 .. ■ ,':' ;-. ON SALE, • A Superior Sample of the Above, W. & Q. WINBTONE. ' N.B.—Also, Tauplri, Newcastle, and Ba^ • Coals as usual. : , ! W.-8. Laurie & C° ]; .1 : Have fob Sale— 1 170 Tana Bonedust ' 250. Tons Island and Peruvian Guano j 200 Tons Superphosphate of Lime Sulphate Ammonia Nitrate of Soda ' 1. '- 100 Bales, Cornsacks j , 50 Tons Black and Barbed Fencing Wire 1 CO Kegs Staples, Pins, and Rollers ... SESDB-viz,, White and Red Clover, Alayke, •.... Timothy, Cowgrass, Cookßfoot, and Rye grass. Turnip, eto. v Prices and Samples on application, CUSTOMS-STREET. AUCKLAND. ' TVSEASES OF THE EYE, EAR, JL/ THROATS AND CHEST. . DR. WILKINS, CONSULTING & OPERATING BURGEON Is at his Surgery for General and Special Practice all mornings and afternoons. Sunday, 10 to 12 30. Charges moderate. 17 years at London and Colonial Hospitals. Adjusts Spec tacles to sight. Consulting Rooms, Qiteen 3TBEET, (opposite Bhortland-Btreot), Auokland. BEST VALUE AT WILLIAM R. BRIDGMAN'S... 500 dozen Coata's best Sewing Cotton, .00 yards, Nos. 10 to 21. Is per dozen; 250 dozen do., 100 yds, Nob. 20 to 50,2s 6d dozen: 15. Pairs Long Lace Curtains from 2s 6d pair ; Crewdsoo's Calico, la 3d dozen ; Horrook'9, 2s lid dozen; Ginghams reduced to 13d, worth 8d ; 25 Pairs Long Muslin Curtains, half price, to clear; splendid Black Bilk, la lid, worth 6a; large and we'l-asßorted Btook New Dross Goods; Sateens, Irom 8d; Fancy Dross Goods, 6d; Lustreß, 43d: Honeycomb Quilts. 3d Od Bud ss. splendid value; large variety Muslin-work Embroidery, from Hd yard; 20 Ladles' China Silk Ulsters, half price, to clear; New Frillings ln varloty. Feathers, Sun Bonnets; large variety Maidß' and Ladles' Aprons at cost to clear; strong Tweed for Boys' wear, Is Id; strong Galat-a Stripes, la lid, great barga'ns; really good Cotton Shirting. _$d yard: sice assortment Ladies Lace Capes and Dolmans, cheap; 141 Men's Oxford Shirts, 2s lid, worth Is 9d; Men's Paget Coats, 8s 9d, worth 20s; ' Men's Summer Coats, from 2s 9d; large assort- , ment Men's and Boys' Straw Hats, from Bd; arge lot Job Hosiery to be cleared at a heavy 1 discount; Men's White Shirts, from 2s lid; good stock; cheap clothing. Patterns free by '< post. Freight paid on parcels over 20s. j JUNCTION DRAPERY WAREHOUSE, ' 288. UPPER QUEEN-STREET. I EO, M 0 C A U~*L, ' WeLLEBL. --STREET EABT, ■ GALVANIZED IRON WORKS & COLONIAL 1 oven manufactory. > Plumbers, Builders, Contractors, and 1 Storekeepers Are Informed that ! GEO. MoCAUL, os Thames, j HAS TAKEN OVER THE BUSINESS LATELY 1 .. CARRIED ON BY J. L. KEAN, And being a Direot Importer and Purchaser for ' Cash. Is prepared to Supply all Business ! . ;- Material at Lowest Rates. i Awarded Three First Prizes for Colonial ' Ovens; Corrugated Tanks. Lead-headed Nalla i and Washers, Spouting, and Lead-edge Ridging. GEO. McCAUL. t } MANUFACTURER AND IMPORTER. i I Welleslby-street East, Auokland, and _ i Brown and Davy streets, Thames. I t



T. *"> H. C OOKE- T. & H. COOKE are now selling Croquet Chairs.tu Folding. Canvas Chairs, and Verandah Blinds, at greatly t educed rates. T. & Hi COOKE have just received, ex Coptic. New Patterns ln Brussels and Tapestry Oarpets; also, Wool Mats and Rugs. T. & H. COOKE havo just opened a lot of very superior Austrian Bent-wood Case Chairs, Folding and Rocking Chairs and Loungeß. T. & H. COOKE have on sale, Perambu lators, with Bicycle Wheels and Rubber Tires. JUNCTION OF QUEEN AND GREY STREETS, AUCKLAND. TST F. H ÜB.B AED, C.8., ARCHITECT AND SURVEYOR. Water Supply and Drainage Specialties. 62. Queen-street. BAR A 6 ALA. B ARAB ALA. j_l E W XE A UEP OT, KARANGAHAPE. ROAD (OppositeGarrett'sNew Buildings). barabala. b arab ala. goto ***: BEDSTEADS V CARPETS ''' V ' ' LINOLEUM ,^>*V' V PERAMBULATORS \jTyV BEDDING \V\_\ SPRING MATTRES* \>*_v SES Y/\ V'-X TOILETWARE \/""\ j FENDERS <fc IRONS V-^A OFFICE FURNI v>-\ ; TURE * DINING ROOM AND SITTING ROOM f*"\ DRAWING ROOM VJ<\ BEDROOM Vr \ FURNITURE Vr'A AMERICAN, Y/-A AUSTRIAN BKNI \ A WOOD \^__\ CHAIRS & STOOLS V^\ WARDROBES VLxA SIDEBOARDS V^A CURTAINS ... yr BLINDS BLANKETS Thk Cheap _ h __ ts HOUSE FURNISHERS _ ND BVEBT ' QUEEN-STREET, HOUSE REQUISITE . AUCKLAND,



The Chairman's report read at the meet ing of the Board of Education this after noon stated that the following temporary arrangements had been made respecting teachers :—Mies Grant, probationer, from Newton East to Drury; Miss Morgan, pupil teacher, from Hamilton West to Ohaupo. Resignation received : Miss May E. M. 8011, assistaut teacher, Kelson-street School. New Post-offices hove been opened in Auckland district and Post-masters appoirt ted as under :—'Christian Kyer, Archhlll; A. H. Trubshaw, Remuera ; J. B. Kennedy. Putiki Bay. J



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