COMING EVENTS.

Meeitlnga, &o„ To-night,

St. Andrew's Pro3by terian Church-Christmas Tree, &o. Tomperanoa Hall-Locturo by Mr B. tarr, " Tho Marriage Garment," 7.30. Choral Hall-Professor Black. "The Forma tion of a Thames School of Mines, and.the Mineral Wealth of tho coromandel Penl-sula,

Devonport Hall-Coacert, Dramatic and Musi cal, 8. Avondale Presbyterian Soiree-Induction of Rev. A. McKonzie. 6.30. Drill-shed-Veteran Rlflos Parade, 7.30. Domala-0 Battery Parade, 7.30. Prince of Wales Lodge—Monthly Meeting, 7.30. St. James's Hall-Sacred Cantata, 8. Wnito'a Hall-Misses Howson'e Prizo Distri bution, G. 30. Remuera School-Meeting, 7.E0. Lornc-street Hall-Lecture by Thos. Walkor, 8. Auction Sales To-morrow. Morton & Jackson-Furniture, Produce, &c., 12.30 n.m, Voile and Douglas—Properties, 2 p.m. Vnlle and Bradley-Produoo, Fowls, &c„ 10.80 am.

Samuol Cochrane and Son—Furniture, 11 a.m. Hunter nnd Nolan—AnnnalHoraoFair,lla.m. Alfred Bucklaud—Horses, 12 noon.

B. Tonka and Co.—Ales and Spirits, 12 noon. R. Arthur—Poultry, Produce Sec, 11 a.m. Carbines and Taylor — Grecerlee, Produce, Poultry, Drapery, &o„ 11 a.m.

Binney and McLeod-Onlons, Wheat, Oats, Hams and Bacon, Cheese, &c.

Chief Post-office, Auckland.

Kails will closo as under :— This Day. For Tauranga and Opotikl, per Clansman, a 5 p.m.

Fbiday. Decembor 18.

For Russoll, Kawa Kawa, and Fiji, por Suva,

at 4 p.m. For Whltlanga and Uppor Mill, por Argyle, at 5 p.m. For Wangarol Heads. Parna. Walpu, Wangarei, ] Kamo, and Mangapai, per Macgregor or Waltakl, at 5 p.m. For Thames, por Enterprise, at 5.30 p.m. Saturday, December 19. For Walwera, Te Kapa. Warkworth, &c, per Rose Casey, at 10 a.m. For Kaa Katt, Aongatoto. Tauranga, and Opotikl. via Thames, per Rotomahana, at 10 a.m. Hpr Thames, por Rotomahana, at 10.30 a.m. __r Putlki, Cowes, and Coromandel, per Corc mandel. at 11,80 a.m. For Walwera, per Clansman, at 1 p.m. Thursday, Docember 31. For Friendly and Navigators' Islands, Tahiti* and Rorotonga, per Janet Nicoll. Tuesday, January 5. Per Alameda as follows :— For Navigator Islands, Bandwloh Islands, United States of Amorica, Canada, British Columbia. Central and South America, and British acd Foreign West Indies, at 1 p.m For United Kingdom and Continent ot Europe, at 1 p.ra Honey ordeis. 10.30 p.m. Registered letters and newspapers, at 11.30 p.m. Late letters, bearing an extra foe of six pence In addition to tbo postage, will be received by the Mall Agent on board the steamer up to the time of sailing. This mall will be due In London about Feb. 10. Signed) S. B. BIBS, Chief Postmaster, . Chief Post-office, Auokland. '

SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

am Sunset.—This evening, 7.11. Sunrise.—To-morrow morning, 4.12. Moon's Age.—Full Moon, 22nd, 8 38 a.m. HIGH WATER. Auckland -To-morrow morning, 2.33; after noon, 3.11. Manukau H_a__—To-morrow morning, 5.13 j to-morrow afternoon, s'si. Kaipara Hkadb—To-morrow morning, 6.13; to-marrow afternoon, 6.51,

ARRIVALS.

LAST EVENING. Southern Cross, s.s.. Splnks, from South Polyoarp, barque, Olsen, from Hobart TODAY. Argyle, s.s., Amodeo, from Meroury Bay

DEPARTURES.

-AST EVENING. Waitaki, s.s., Crawford, for Whangarei TODAY. Rotomahana, s.s., Car*y, for South LiiUan, schconcr, Piltz, for Barotouga Armistice, barque, for Freeinantlo

STEAMERS TO ARRIVE.

Enterprise, from Thames, to-day, 8 p^n. Clansman, from Tauranga. Saturday Kalkoura, from Plymouth, via Port Chalmers, about January 10 Coromandel, from Coromandel. to.-morrow, 5

p.m. Nelson, H.M.S., from Russell, Tuesday Argyle, from Barrier, thiß evening Jannet Niecol, from South, early Waltakl, from Whaagarel, to-morrow, early Macgregor,from Whangarei, tomorrow, early Herald, from Qreymouth, Sunday (For projected departures Bee shipping ad vertisements and mall notices.]

IMPORTS.

Per Polycurp—2,322 sacks chopped bark, 0.225 rai s, 20,0215-foot palings, 9,5f0 6-foot palings, 50 pairs oart BhafM, 800 pieces (11770 feet) timber, 600 cases jam, 32 bundles willows.

EXPORTS.

Per Lillian—so kegs beef, 22 packages hard ware, ?-l crates biscuits. 20 oases meats, 20 cases soap, 80 sacks flour, 35 mats sugar. 10 cases kerosene, 20 bags rlco, and ICO packages sun dries.

Inwards Coastwise.—Spitfire, from Russell, with 51 tons coal; Moehau. from Paklrl, with 12,000 feet of kauri, 300 posts. 2,000 pßlings.

Outwards Coastwise.—Moehau, for Omaha Columbia, for Whangarei.

A schooner outside Ti-'ltlri was signalled when we went to press.

Tho barque Lalra Is to be docked for o'eanlng, preparatory to going on tbe berth for London. "The schooner Lillian has cleared for Raro tonga: Passengers: Messrs Brown andLowrie, find Mrs Anderson.

Tho China Navigation's s.s. Whampoa is announced to leave Sydney for Hongkong on the 12th January next.

The s.s. Argyls arrived from Morenry Bay and Talrua early this morning, and left again tor Great Barrier at 8 a.m.

The barque Poly Karp, 489 tons register, con signed to Mesßrs Stone Bros, arrived from Hobart last evening. She sailed on the Ith lubU, and had a fair weather passage. Tho Polycarp was berthed at Queen-street wharf.

The "Lookout Man," In "Faitplay says:- I understand that contrasts can be made at the prasent moment to build steamers carrying only 2,530 tons deadweight, fitted with triple expan sion engines, at £7 17s Od por ton. A bad look out for some of the old cargo boat?.

The B.s. Southern Cross arrived at 10.30 last i. night, from Wellington, Napier, and Gisborne. • Passengers:—Rev. W. H. Mahoney. Mrs, M's , and Master Feme, Mr and Mrs Palmer, Masters Harding (2), and 3 steerage.

The as. Maltl is to take up tho Union Com pany's East Coast trade In place of the b s. Suva, whioh Is to leave for Fiji to-morrow evening. The Maltl ia an Iron bcto w t teamer of 275 tons gro?s register, built at Wellington In 1835, and until recently owned by Mr Robert Williams.

The s.s. Rotomahana left for Melbourne and Southern porta this afternoon. Passengers:— For Gisborne: Misses Adams, M. Payne, Master Jerrold, Messrs W. Clark, Hamond, Mesdames Keyworth, Chambers. For Napier I Misses Prebble. and Hogan, Messrs W. Prebble, Gar diner, W. Sarby, A. Yates, J. Walker, Twenty ,man, Laws, Frlebcry. For Wellington: Meß dames W. S, Ramson and Hossard, Colonel and Mi'B Skeet and family. Master Mannsell, Misses MoGlashan. Adams. Nixon, Messrs W. J. Wat kins, H. H. Lodesby, C. Pringham, Lorrle and R. J. Houston. For Lyttelton: Mesdames Blookett, and Wltbam, Messrs Frator, Elrlg. nnd Wltham. For Dunedin: Mrs McGregor. Meßara Edwards and Peason, Major, Leeson, Messrs Herman, Jones. Shand, and Sale. For Melbourne: Mr and Mrs Murray, Mr and Mrs Davies, Mrs Heekoih.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Port Chalmers, Wednesday.—Bailed: Rln garooma, Passengers for Auckland: Messrs Wood and Christian, Miss Young.

Births.

HAMMOND.—On Deoembor 10. tho wlfo of Mr Frank Hmiimond, surveyor, 01 a daughter. TWIDLE.—On December 0, at her residence, Newmarket, tho wito of Goorgo Twldlo of p. son (itlll-born).

Marriages.

ABBOTT-OLIVER.-On December 9, at tho offlce of the Registrar, Robert Henry Abbott, of Symonds-stroot, to Margaret Jano Oliver, of Valley Road, Mount Eden, Auckland. BENNETT-PULLENG.-On Decembor 11. at St. Matthew's Church, by tho Rev. W. Tobbs. William Richard Bennett, second son of tho late M. H. Bennett, Freeman's Bay, to Ada Florouco Pullcng, socond daughter of A. G. Pullong, lato of Oxford Hotel. Auokland. McGREGOR-JACKSON.-On Decembor 11, at tho offico of the Registrar, John McGregor, U.S.B. Co., Te Kapo, to Janet Jackson, only daughter of Robert Jackeon, Esq., Grafton Road. Auckland.—Wellington papers ploaso copy.

Deaths.

BILKKY.-On December 16, at Epsom. Honry Herbert, tho eldest, son of Harry and KOso Bilkey; aged 6 yoars. The funeral will leavo his father's residence to-morrow (Friday), at 4 SO p.m. Frlonds ploaso accept this Intimation.

CANTELL —OnDooemberlO, Lawrenoo Thomas Henry, infant son of Thomas Richard nnd Rebecca Jane Cantell, of Grey-street; aged 54 months.

Private intermont.

CULPAN.—On December 18, at Churoh-stroot. Ponsonby. Rita Marlon, Infant daughter of James and Marlon Culpan. Private intermont.

HUGHEO.-On December 17, at his parents' residence, Rennoll-stroot, Ponsonby. Edward John, only and beloved son of Albert and Elizabeth Hugh.B ; agod 2 months 3 weeks, Private Intermont. SUTEN.—On Docember 16. Nt Uppor Queen street, James Walter. Infant son of A. G. and S. C. S. Suten; aged 1 month. TWIDLE.-On December 16, at her rosidonco, Newmarket, Harriet Eleanor Parker, the bo loved wife of Georee Twldlo, and Bocond daughter of J. D. Hurley, of the Thames; aged Si yoars. The funeral will leave her late roaldonco to-morrow (Friday), at 3 p.m.

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

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17, 1885.

For the cause that lacks assistance, For the wrong that needs resistance, For the future in the distance, And the good that we can do.

When reviewing the leading events of the English electoral campaign, as disclosed in the Atlantic despatches, up to the day of nomination, we promised to return to tho subject for tho purpose of explaining the attitude of the leaders towards the Irish question. That was, after all, the dominant issue, and has become paramount in British politics. Lord Salisbury evaded this and most other home questions, leaving the policy of the Tories nn abstraction which might bo shaped by circumstances. Mr Gladstone, however, in his first speech at Edinburgh, on Novembor 9th, made a clear declaration ,on tho subject :—

"Thelrish question" (ho said) "Ib about to assume a new position, because it is not now a question of cruel grievances. Thanks to tho pationco, zeal, energy, and good sense of Parliament, tho grievances havo ono by one been romoved. But I know very well that my|fellow-countrymen in Ireland still feel and believe that one grievance remains concerning the management of thoir own country, as opposed to Imperial concerns. Formerly tho electorate of Ireland was so limited that it was impossible to recognise its utterances as the voice of the nation. Its members were split into throe parties—Par nellites, Tories, and Liberals. Now Ire land's electorate is as broad, as extended, as well qualified to speak of the wants and wishes of tho people, as are the electorates of Scotland and England. I am con fident that England will never repent giving perfect equality to Ireland. Wo must look a step further forward and ex pect the party which is probably in the vast majority in Ireland to demand a largo power of self-government. Such will bo a . grave contingency, but lot it not till us with alarm, because so long as we give liberally, equitably.and prudently,it will be needless to fear the results, assuming always that nothing will be demanded that would jeopardise or compromise the unity of tho empire. If such demand be made, we will know how to deal with it. It is unjust for the peoplo of Ireland to suppose that any other basis is contemplated. Whatever de mand Ireland may deliberately and con -1 stitutionally make, unless it infringes on the principles connected with the honourable i maintenance of the unity of the empire, we aro bound, at any rate, to treat with care ful attention. [Loud cheers.] To stiut Ire land in the powers necessary or desirable for the management of purely Irish matters is a great error. I lay this matter beforo you becauso it has a close and immediate bearing on the circumstances connected with the present elections. Taking part with Parliament in the handling of this question, is for me a great deal of difficulty to contemplate, because in years past I have repeatedly declared that such dis cussions would not only be allowable, but also beneficial, once tho wishes of Ireland have been constitutionally enuciated. I am confident that the Liberal vote in the next Parliament will exceed that of the Tories and Parnellites combined, H it does not, the empire \i ill not be endangered. , A fair consideration of probable Irish demands is a new and commanding reason why, standing shoulder to shoulder, 1 uniting heart with heart and mind with mind, we should adhere to tho great mission of the Liberal policy received from two generations of statesmen." Mr Gladstone, howover, in this and sub , sequent speeches declared that it was im possible tor Parliament to deal with the Irieh question satisfactorily, except by tho j action of a party powerful enough to act in dependently of the Irish vote. Ho also twitted tho Tories with their dependence for office upon the Irish phalanx, with whose aims they had not a particle of syra pathy. The Irish papers generally re viewed tho Edinburgh speech favourably, Several Parnellite newspapers openly advo cated an alliance with the Liberals for elec tion purposes. The " United Ireland," Mr Parnell's own organ, insisted that tho Home Rulo question was recognised by nil the first statesmen of Great Britain as a leading issue of the hour in British politics, and that, from whichever party its settlement comes, the settlement will probably be a ■ mere wrangle over details. This was sup posed to signify that the party considered themselves at liberty to negotiate with either side. Mr Parnell, about this time, in vited Mr Gladstone to submit some definite scheme of local government for Ireland. Jn speaking at West Calder, on November 17tb, Mr Gladstone took tho opportunity of dealing with this suggestion. Ho said :— " I have already pointed out in my former address that it is very possible that by an overwhelming majority of her members the Irish nation might present some demand. I expressed confidence, however, that Ireland would never forget her duty to the Union and the Empire, though she might present a demand for a large change in the manage ment of local affairs. Any demand of this character, I declared, ought to receive the attention and respect of Parliament. Since that declaration, Mr Parnell has conveyed to me, through the medium of the newspapers, a suggestion that I had better frame a plan for the Local Government of Ireland. I propose now to reply to Mr Parnell in an equally confidential manner. Doubtless you gentlemen will not mention it; perhaps my friends at the table below [meaning the reporters] won't mention it, but my reasons for not complying with Mr Parnell's re quest are, that though Ireland wishes and deserves respectful and favourable atten tion, yet until after the elections the Irish wishes are constitutionally unknown. I believe Mr Parnell has taken mo for a person wanting in experience in public life, or one who has not profited.by experience. If he imagines me rash enough to make my self a voluntary physician for the people of Ireland, instead of the authorised doctors she sonda to the House of Commons, he would seriously damage any purpose hatched in my mind. If the Irish con situtional question should arise—if a pro posal be made, it can only be effectively made by the Government, although the Government are lather silent on the subject, and appear disinclined to use language calculated to render less easy their relations with the party to whom thny owe much, through the transactions of the last Parlia ment. If the present Government cmi tin'.'.o;, every Minister cl the. Opposition will rcquiro -to hear their Ticvr3 bofirc e.\pro:'utni: kin own. Thus, it is iaipoisibly to u-cadeto Mr Parnell's kind invitation." borne negotiations afterwards took placo j | between the Home Rulers and Liberals, i 1 Speaking of these, the correspondent of the ' <

"New York Sun," who sympathises with the Irish party, and is invariably woll in formed, cabled:—" Tho ox-Premior, whon ho found his Radical allies wero jeopard ising his canvass by tho prominenco they gave to tho disestablishment question, made overtures to tho Parnellites Hoi' a coalition. Tho Irish party had boon courted so woll and so eagerly by the Con servatives that pooplo had generally con cluded that an understanding had been arranged between them ; but such, it now transpires, was not tho fact. Par nell had; secured all the promises he de sired from the Torios; but housed this fact to induco the Liberals to odor him tho samo pledges. He preferred to trade with tho Liberal leaders to trading with thoso of tho Conservative party, because tho former wero in much better control of thoir party than wero tho Tory chieftains, But Glad stone, fot reasons best known to himself, doclined to make tho same pledges which tho Conservatives had made, and offered vory evasive compromises. Parnoll there upon docided to soal tho alliance with tho Tories. He folt himself master of tho situation. Ho calculates upon tho certain possession of tho balance of power in tho next session, and feels suro of being ablo to command enough Radical votes upon most of thequostionsjrolating to Homeßulo which may como up to givo his sido of tho Houso power to pass all roasonablo measures relating to Ireland. It was thoso considera tions which induced tho National league to-day to isauo its remarkable campaign manifesto. Tho decision to issue it was arrived at in a spocial mooting hold by Par nell nnd his colloaguos in Dublin. Thero woro prosent at this conclavo all the Irish Homo Rulo candidates who could possibly attond. Tho call for tho mooting stated that its object was to havo a final confer ence upon tho plans for electoral work, with a spocial view to equipping thoso now candidates who have not yet had any Parliamentary experionco. Tho mooting was not long in deciding to reject the over tures of the Liborals, and to oponly ally tho Homo Rulo party to tho Tory organisation. Accordingly the manifesto, tho most remarkable and straightfor ward ovor iseuod by the Parnellites, was uttered." This manifesto, which it was resolved to circulate broadcast, by distribu tion at church doors and in ovory othor way by which thoy could reach tho pooplo, bore Mr Parnoll's signature, and ran as follows :

"The Liberals aro appealing to tho electors for support under false pretences. The Liberals have flagrantly violated tho solemn pledges inndo to Ireland, which should be denounced. The coercion prac tices resorted to under their regime were tho most brutal of coercion moasures. Juries were packed in nn unprecedented numbor of cases with sharaelossness, and in nocent men were hung, or sont to tho living deathof penalsorvitude. 12 hundred persons were imprisoned without trial, and ladies were convicted under an obsolete Act which was directed against tho degraded sex. The press and public meetings were sup pressed as If Ireland woro Poland and tho administration in England woro a Russian autocracy." Tho manifeso furthor says: "The representatives of Liberalism in Ire land havo been men liko Mr Foster and Earl Spencer, who havo loft moro hateful memories in Ireland than any statesmen for the past century. If the long-delnyod triumph had not expollod tho Liborals, Earl Sponcer could still bo at Dublin Castlo and coercion would bo triumphant in Ireland, and tho landlords, instead of making reasonable abatements in rents, which the depression in agriculture deman ded, and which every landlord in Eng land and Scotland conceded, would be evict ing thoir tenants by wholesale, with Earl Spencer oncoiiraging thorn, and tho police and tho soldiery and coorcion magistrates would have filled the gaols in assisting them] Under tho narao of 'Freo Schools,' tho Liborals aro making insidious attempts to crush out religious education, and establish a state of tyranny and intolerance to fetter tho conscience. Therefore wo feel bound to advise that no confidonco bo placed in tho Liberal or Radical party, and as far as possible to prevent the Government of the Empire from falling into tho hands of a party so porfidious, treacherousl, and incomj potent. Tho Irish Nationalists should not vote for a Liboral or Radical, except in some fow cases in which some courageous fealty to tho Irish in tho last Parliament has given a guarantee that the candidate did not belong to tho servile, cowardly, and un principled herd, who would break every pledge and violate every principle in obedi ence to the call of the whip or the mandate of the caucus." Tho oxceptious made by Mr Parnell in hia rocommondation to the Nationalists not to vote for Liberal or Radi cal candidates in England wero John Morloy and Joseph Cowon, members of Newcastlo on-Tyno; Henry Labouchoro, momber for Northampton ; Thomas Burt, momber for Morpeth; and Samuel Storey, member for Sunderland.

The mnnifesto fell rather flat in England. Mr T. P; O'Connor, while hoartily agreeing with it, thought its issue, tho day beforo tho nomination, rather premature, and that it would cause tho Liberals to redoublo thoir exertions. There can be no doubt, however, that its effect was to deprivo them of tho Irish vote throughout tho thveo kingdoms, and that whatever their policy may bo in the now Parliament they ewo nothing of thoir position to Mr Parnell. Tho Con servatives were beaten in spito of tho assistance of tho Irish block vote. Mr Gladstone's utterances explain the reported unwillingness of the Liborals now to oust the Government. Although propared to face tho question of Local Government for Iroland, he feels no confidence in doing it un less he csn enter upon tho task conscious that ho may rely foraupport entirely upon hisown followers. The weakness of tho Conserva tives, producing their downfall from in ability to stand up, may forco the Liberal hand—in which ovent, if tho Homo Rulers act with moderation, a largo instalment of their claims may bo won within the next year or two. Failing that, another dissolu tion is inovitablo.

It is stated by a cable message to-day that another death from cholera has oc curred at Brisbane, while othor cases of a serious kind havo boon developed; but, fortunately, so far tho deadly disease is confined to tbe steamer Dorunda, which ia kept in strict quarantine.—An Anglo-Colonial Conference at London has nominated Mr John Douglas and Mr J. C. Thurston to succeed the Into Sir Peter Scratchloy as High Commis sioner of Now Guinea, but the final selection has yet to be made.—Tho Soudan Arabs continue troubleeomo, keep ing up constant hostilities, and wounding Britishjofficers.—An alarming and oxtonsivo firo has occurrod in Adelaide, causing damage to the oxtont of £20,000.

Wo understand that tho directors of tho Kenilworth aro not discouraged at tho poor result obtained from tho furnoco for first lot sent there. Tho managing director has had assays made of fair samples from the face of the Maiia reef, with vory good results indeed. Orders have been givon to tho mine manager to despatch with all possible speed two fair ton lots, ono from tho Maria and the other from the upper reef for treatment at the Smelting Co.'s Works atGrahamßtown.

The want of a crossing in Lower Quoon street, opposite the main entrance to tho Railway Station, is already felt, and will bo much moro so when tho muddy season sets in. In order to obviate further complaint, a petition is being largely signed in town requesting the City Council to undortako tho work without delay.

A petition, which has already been numerously signed, has beon prepared for presentation to the manager of the Kaipara Railway, praying for certain additions to tho train service on that branch line, especially between Henderson and the city, where population has been rapidly increasing of lato years. The petitioners, chiefly resi dents alone; the line between Rocky Nook and Henderson, suggest that four trains should leave Auckland dally—viz., at 7.15 and 10.50 a.m., 4.15 and 5.30 p.m.—tho latter going no further than Henderson. For the inward service, it is suggested that a train should leave Henderson at 7 a.m., and connect with the Onehunga train at Newmarket; this to be followed by a train leaving Helensville at 7 a m., thus provid ing two morning trains for the local service, the afternoon train to leave Helensville at 4,10 p.m. The need of additional travelling facilities along the Kaipara lino is very great, and now that the new Auckland station is open wo have no doubt the rosult of concessions would be a great increase of traffic on this already prosperous lino.

There was again a Rood attendance at the mid-day address delivered to-day by the Rev. G. E. Mason at Shera's old buildings, Queen-Btreet. There were 89 present, as compaied with 87 of yesterday. The rev. gentleman gave a powerful'and practical address on " Purity," which was listened to witii evident eagerness Tho misvioner plainly understands, how to :-ye-! 'In _.-_;..> and appeal to their belter )"er;)iri r ..3.. Si tbo : church the wjrvicoe are boing continued | w ith undiminißhed Liferent. Doth una sioners take part in the evening service at eight o'clock.

The ground of St. Mary's Cricket Club, Ponsonby, will bo formally opened ou Saturday, 19th Inst., on which occasion a match will bo playod between its members. Eleven's to to picked on ground. Play com mencing at 2 p.m. sharp,

Lovers of pootry will bo glad to hear that a popular edition of Mr W. R. Wills's " Bunch of Wild I'nnsios" has boon pre pared, and is now in tho hands of tho bcok sellors. This volumo, co far as tho contents aro concerned, is identical with tho original isuuo, but is published at tho low prico of throo shillings. Tho sentiment running through tho poems is pure and elevating, and no better Christmas gift than this " Bunch of Wild l'ansics" can bo imagined.

A few days ago, a young man from the country happoned to visit one of our whole sale drapery establishments in Auckland. Seeing a mounted figure for displaying ladies' dresses, ho asked the use thoreof. "That" replied the salesman, "is for learning tho art of gracefully and fashion ably putting the arm round a lady's waist." "Hoo mucklo a lesson?" demanded tho country jock. "A guinea for three lessons," replied the salosman. Unco dear," was tho rejoindor. " Why, in the country wo can often practice on the roal thing for nauthing, and onytimo for pockfu o' sweeties. Gao wa' wi' yor imitations."

Tho fortnightly meeting of tho Clickers' Union was held on Tuesday evening, and its formation advanced another stage. A set of rules was drafted, and will be laid before the next meeting for adoption. Tho Socrotary has enrolled already about three fourths of (tho mombora of the trade, and will be happy to supply to others their subscription books on application. Wo havo every reason for believing that this now society will soon become very pros perous.

An entertainment in aid of the school library fund takes placo in tho Wellosloy street District School this ovoning, com mencing at 8 o'clock. A capital programmo of songs, recitations, otc, lias boon drawn up, and an onjoyablo ovoning may safely bo anticiputod. Tho admission is only a shilling.

A mooting of gumsorters and storomon was hold last evening in Robson's Dining Rooms, for tho purposo of considering tho proposod now rulos of tho union.

Tho concerts which Miss Christian will givo in Auckland early in January aro likely to prove a very delightful finish to the holiday season. Miss Christian will bo accompanied by her sister Miss Emily Christian, an accomplished pianist from the Stuttgart Conservatoire, and Mr Armes Beaumont.

Materfamilias and all who require articles of juvenile clothing or other items _of domostic sown work should not fail to visit tho ,Christmas ealo in Fisher's (late) shop, near Bank of Inow Zealand, which oponod at two o'clock to-day. This is not a bazaar, but a bona fide cheap sale of useful articles. A refreshment stall will be open each day.

Tho following tologram, signed " M. H. Frost" has boon sent us to-day, from Helensville:—" Tho M. H. Frost, formerly of Auckland, land agont, is not tho man referred to in your issue of yesterday."

Wo would remind our readers of tho per formance of "Under tho Palms" to bo given in St. James's Hall to-night and to morrow evoning. Thero will be a choir of 1.0 voices, assisted by a full orchestra. Mr J. 11. Edmondes will bo conductor.

Tho annual soiree of tho Franklin Road Primitive Mothodist Church was held on Tuosday ovoning, and was numerously attondod. Tho proceedings wore of an in structive nnd interesting character. The following ladios attended at the toa-tabloe, whicli wore laden with good things, and adorned with vases of soasonablo flowers : — Mesdames Booth, Chambers (J. and 15.,), Clonl, Cullins, Dunn, Hutchina, Hayward, Fercy, Strong, Wookcs, and Wilson. Mr J. Tronwith, the Chairman, opened tho meeting with a fow remarks on the positiou and prospects of tho church. The financial statement was oncoiiraging, showing steady progress, nnd that the church debt had bnon roducod by i.">!) during tho past year, leaving a small balance in hand. Tho Sunday School was also in a favourable condition. Excel lent addresses wero dolivored by Rev. J, 11. Jones (Baptist minister of Ponsonby), Roy. A. J. Smith (Aloxandra-streot), and Roy. J. Bootbroyd (minister of tho church). Several anthems wore nicely rendered by tho choir, conducted by Mr Booth ; instru mentalist, Mies Booth. Tho mooting closed with tho Benediction.

Tho Committee of tho Grocors' Associa tion mot for businosa on Tuosday ovoning at tho residence of ono of the Vice-Presi dents. Ono of the items of business was the consideration of tho Christmas and Now Year holiday?, on which some mombers of tho trade wishod an expression of opinion. After some conversation it was unani mously decided to recommend tho trade to observo tho days usually set apart as publio holidays. It was thought to bo unfair to the'employees to expect tbcm to b? at businoss on tho Saturday ovenings, as somo suggested. It was thought that, as the public will thomselvos enjoy tho holidays, their cooperation would bo willingly given by tho oxcrciso of a little thought to allow tho trado to onjoy a similar boon.

D. Muir and Son's tender, £201, lias been accopted by Mossrs Paul and Fripp, architect.", for the construction of a cottage at Otahuhu.

An agreoablo ontertainmeut comprising tableaux vivanta, reclt-tionß etc, is to be given in All Saints' Schoolroom, to-night, In con nection with tho parochial juvenile branch Of tho Church of England Tomperanco Booioty.

The Wealoyans at Devonport hold a' Gardon Party and Baziar, on tho grounds of Mr J. Kdson, to bo oponcd to-morrow, Krlday, from 10 a.m to 9 a.m. This Is somewhat of a novel character, but tho nrrangor_6nts no doubt will ensuro It a success, and the wholo augers of a most interesting naturo. The following is part of tho programme: — Amusements, tennis, bowls, fee., boats for cruising in Kangltoto Channel, shady trees, and an unrivalled vlow. Tho grounds will bo lit up In tho evening by Chlnoso Lanterns. Proroods in aid ottho now Wesleyan Church.

ALLEGED ROBBERY.

A Komarkablo Charge

Allied Whito, a respectable-looking young man, was charged at tlio Police Court to-<lny, before Messrs yon dcr Hydo and Moat, with feloniously stealing from tho person of ono Joseph Chadwick n pawn ticket for a diamond ring, valued £7 1 Is. Mr Colter appeared on be half of the accused, and pleaded not guilty. Tho facts, as stated to tho Court by Sergeant Pratt, wero briolly these. Prosecutor and pri soner both resided in the Govornor Brown llotol about six months ago, but In different parts of tho building. I'rosccutor wns hard up nt the time, and in July last pawned his ring. Boon afterwards he gave into the possession of Mr Dunningham some documents of value, und was under the Impression that tho pawn ticket was amongst these. It turned out subseduently, however, that it was not. Nothing moro was hoard of the matter for sonic timo, until a friend of prosecutor's Baw the ring on ono of the ac cused's fingers. Inquiry disclosed tho fact that Whito had tnkon lho ticket to Mr Keosing, at whose place the ring had boon pawned, and had told him that it was given him oy Chadwick as a present. This was two months after ho left. The ring was released by White, who subse quently stated that tho ticket was givon to him by Chadwick in consideration for sums of money paid by him on proccontor's behalf. Thoso pavmonts wore denied. Chadwick was called, but the sorgeant had tho greatest diffi culty to get his ovidenco from him. lie said that the ring was a cluster one with live diamonds ond encased in the centre. He did not give the pawn ticket to Mr. Dunning ham, but believed ho had entrusted it to Miss Crowe, employed at Mr. llorton's, Parnell, to take euro of for him, Tho woman told him that she had not rccelvod It. Ho gavo information to tho police when ho hoard that accused was about to loave Auckland in tho Armistice. Prisoner paid for a fow beds for prosecutor in tho hotel, but he gavo him value In return for that money. He did not remembor what ho gave, but 11 was poods of some description. He did not givo prisoner permission to take tho pawn ticket out of his vest, where ho carried it, nor did ho mako him a present of the ticket. In reply to Mr. Colter witness said ho was a grocer's assistant, but had not been employed since last July. He came hero eighteen months ago, and hart only been in employment six weeks all that timo. His memory was very bad, and it was a faot that during a considerable por tion of thoj time stated he had been drink ing to excess. During the timo accused was staying at the Governor Brown Hotel they wero friendly. Accused had only given him money for beds. Ho could remember dis tinctly that he only borrowed about flvo shillings from accused, but could not remember what he got in return. — Mr Cotter's further cross examination revealed a number of inconsis tences and misstatements in prosecutor's evidence For instance, Chadwick assertod that he had never had any transaction with accused respecting a pawn ticket, and imme diately afterwards admitted going to a pawnshop with accused to see a pawned coat of prosecu tors which AVhite proposed to purchase. He denied having sold anything to accused, but tho latter produced a number ofarticles of jewellery &c., which prosecutor successively admitted were his, but said ho would not accuss prisoner of stealing. Several months ago ho was in such a condition that ho often forgot things that had taken placo previously. Describing tho ring witness said it had eight diamonds, although previously ho had given the number of diamonds at five. When he asked Miss Crowe whether she received the ticket, he must have Ibcen under the impression that she had it. He did not really know in what way he parted with lho ticket. He never asked ac cused Willi respect to the pawn ticket. lie admitted havir.T written tho letter (produced) to Mr Dunninghuii lulling him that accused was about to go away in the Armistice. His reasons »<_i\; that White was goin^ away in '• J.-.bl. iiivi thai ho w-Miicl lii_i held on thi_, ■chars'". 1H .-■".■'lu-lc.l hi? _-.:,t,",.r.; by,:. i>ix ,'inu ;• i'UiLi ilia! lho <:,->-,- ~,v Wcrtue..duj (.:n j.o t'.'l rot !:""'■.' !.'■-<'. .lav or lb.'- month, Kvirtu'ieo w.uuU' ','Uvn '•..■ i:)r ';. If. lico:in:', Ddcctiic 'J ■■'. -:<c: :.ii.a Mr Mellow.,, and the lloncli. •--"! "e-'-nii; i!k- Gpin-.'m v.at the ev.u<t-nc:'' j of the proaecuiiuii coulu nut be reUed upon, dis missed the charge. An order for tho return ot tho ring to the accused was made by the Benchi

TABLE TALK.

School Examinations. Hooray for the holidays! , ■•.■,■, Prof. Black's mining lecture to-night. Rain is wanted in the.country. . Romuera folks want more school accom modation. . Presbyterian Bazaar open inQueen-stroet. It is now unlawful to keep tame rabbits in this colony. Oamaru Hospital Committee are calling a public meeting* to discuss the question of the future maintonanco of the institution. Flour mills at Hamilton have had to Btop work because of the scarcity of water. Murray's Hotel at Pokeno was burned down yesterday afternoon. The building was insured for £500 and the furniture and Btock for £400 in the New Zealand office. About 00 "genuine working men'of Dunedin aro petitioning the Victorian Government to help them ncroßS to that colony in order that they may " live and not starve." . On last Friday evening Mr Fielding caught on eel ia tho Wairuapu River, which weighed ovor fifteen pounds. "It was a whoppor," says a contemporary. Does ho mean the story or tho eel ? Mr D. H. McKenzie is a candidate for the Mayoralty of Pitrnell. '" ','' Dunedin Girls' High School, nt which the average attendance has been 184, broke up yesterday. Prof. Black is to locturo on Agricultural Chemistry to-morrow night at Cambridge. The hand of a man, apparently torn recontly from a living body, haß been found on the beach near Sumner, Canterbury. Soventy tenders received for the Costley Training Institute. Cambridgo Jam Factory starts work on Saturday next. Tho now grand stand at Ellorshe will bo ready for Boxing Day. Opon-nir Church Bazaar at Cheltenham Beach to-morrow and Saturday. About 3,000 people attended the Christ church Caledonian sports yesterday. Tho latest development of "The great controversy between Christ and Anti- Christ " is a four nights' debate, starting Monday nerst, between Thos. Walker and Goo. Aldridgo. Two shops at Hakataramea, Otago, woro destroyed by fire on Tuesday night. In surances stated at £600. ThoßO justices again 1 Tho Bench in the Police Court to-day ruled that the sergeant of police could put loading questions to a witness.

New Zealand feed oats are fetching 2s 9d to 2s lid at Melbourno; market dull and prices drooping. Mr M. Kirby is starting a carriage and dray factory in Chapol-street; it will be opened soon. Pew rents aro abolished in St. Peter's Anglican Church, Hamilton, and as a memorial of tho late mission of tho Rev. E. G. Mason, a tablet is to bo erected in the church porch, Btating that the seats aro f roo and opon. At Melbourno lately, a mooting presided over by the Postmaster-General passed reso lutions of sympathy with Mr Stead, the im- Drisonod editor of tho "Pall Mall Gazette."

MERCURY BAY REGATTA.

Tin: steamor Argylo, which loaves for Mor cury Bay on Friday, at 7 p.m., will havo a largo number of passengers who intend to soo tho rogotta to take place on the follow ing day. The programme includes twolvo events, of which several aro of special in terest to Auckland people, bocause soveral of our boats and oarsmen intend to com pete. In tho race for opon Bailing boats 20 loot and under, tho now boat Alico, built by C. Bailey, junior, will mako her debut against soveral Mercury Bay crafts, which havo been fixed up with lead on thoir keels. Tho first prb.o in this race is £20. Tho Logan Brothers (2) will row in the pair-oar skill' race, for which tho first prizo is £6, and in tho champion whaloboat raco Pon sonby Rowing Club will bo represented, tho first prize boing £50 if fivo crows start. Tho principal evont is tho Champion Punt Raco, whioh is rowed in smart-lcoking boats, tbo dimensions being : Not moro than 22 foot long, not less than 22 inchoH across tho bottom, to bo planked with kauri not loss than J inch, to bo rowod on tho gunwales, fixed or sliding seats ; 1J inch mound on tho bottom. Tho course is about 34 milos, and tho first prize £30. Thoro will bo about half-a-dozon competi tors, including Albert Whito and George White, of Mercury Bay, and E. Bailey and R. Moore, of tho Waitemata Rowing Club. A largo amount of money is wagerod in the race, all tho owners having numerous backers. The Argylo is oxpected to return horo on Sunday morning.

OTAHUHU NEWS.

(FROM O _ It OWN CORRESI'ONDENT.)

Da. Leqer Erson has boon appointed modical attendant to the Railway Provident

Society,

The Otahuhu racos on Saturday promiso to be a great success.

Host Willis is busily preparing for the comfort of his patronß. Extra accommo dation wilt bo ready for the influx of visitors now pouring into Otahuhu for the local horses. A number of carpenters aro also vory busy building looso boxes, Ac, for tho racos, tho usual number not being able to accommodate the groat number arriving.

A number of church members held a meeting at Holy Triiity school-room on Monday last, whon, after a rather sultry discussion, it waa mutually agreed to tako a vote of all church members of Otahuhu and Panmuro re tho appointment of tho present incumbent, the day of such moot ing to be duly announced to all mombers. " Brother Thomas," of Port Albert famo, ha? pitched his tent in Otahuhu. Thanks to our local Purists, Otahuhu is getting to bo a second Zion, and wo aro all praying for tho Lord to call up His own ! Mr Kelly, tho proprietor of tho Star Hotel, has mado somo very oxtonsivo alterations and enlargement- to this popular rosort. During tho Inst week extra bed-room accommodation and now kitchens havo been finished, and aro now ready for use. A very largo amount of new furniture has been bought, the entire place painted and decorated, and tho proprietor may justly boast of having one of tho best appointed hotols out of Auckland.

An entertainment in connection with the Mutual Improvement Association took place last night, and was very fairly patronised.

Tomorrow (Friday) and Saturday a grind bazaar takes place in the Public Hii.l for the bonefit of tho now parsonage. A baby show on Saturday forms an attrac tive feature.

Tho round of entertainments at the festivo season is to bo further swelled by a visit ot tho Rita-Kadcliff combination, with an entertainment entitled " Pan to Pina fore." Tho high reputation of these artistes should secure for them a crowded house on Monday, if racos and religion have not quite emptied the pockets of the people.

R.M. COURT.-This Day.

(Before U. G. Beth Smith, Esq., R.M.)

Judgments for Plaintiffs.—Wm. H. Hamloy v. K. Daly : Claim, £3 llsad; costs, £1 Is Od (Mr Napier for plaintiff). John Jones v. James Mc- Indoo: Claim, £37, interest on mortgage; Mr Jonos provod, Mr Houghton for pl-lntiff; costs, (85 3s. Wm. 11. Haiiilcy v. A. H. Howard : £17 Ib Gd, meat supplied; costs, £2 Cs (MrNapior for plaintiff). Evans and another v. James Norris: Claim, £2 ss, rent of houso, Ponsonby Road; .iudgmont for 15s, balance, 30s, having been paid into Court; costs £1 Is 6d (Mr T. Cooper for plaintiff). Louis Mosos: £1 10s; costs, 15s. A. J. Boughan v. C. Frossman: £3 Cs, hoard and lodging; costs, £1 Is Cd. Russell and Campbell v. P. Gallagher: £23 12s, dis honoured P.N.; costs, £2 3s. R. Foyco v. John Martin :£l6s 5d ; costs, lis. Same v. George Sherriff: £214s 6d; costs, Us. Washer v. Mar tin :£1 18s sd; costs, 11b. W. Chatwin v. J. Draper: £1 7s 6d; costs, £1 Is 6d (Mr Bcalo for plaintiff). EUcr v. Klrkman: £3 Is 3d, rates; costs, Cs. Parkinson v. Chappell: £2 Is Id; costs, £1 Is Gd (Mr Koctloy for plaintiff). JUDOMENT SUMMONSES. Williams v. Cunningham.—Claim, £11 3s.— Mr Earl for judgment creditor.—Defendant did not appear, but evidence was given to the effect that tho debtor was in a large way of business as contractor and ship-owner, and could pay.— Ordered to pay £11 3s on or before tho 22nd December, or In default, 14 days. Wallace v. Oaks.—Claim, £4 6s 6d.—Mr Speed for creditor.—John K. Oaks, tho debtor, doposed that ho was a master mariner, but had been robbed, and was not possosßed of a shilling; had neither furniture nor funds.—By Mr Speed: Lived upon potatoos and dead meat (laughter) : was dependent upon his family for support; did not know Wallace; never contracted the debts, —His Worship could not moko an order upon tho evidence.

F. W. Dawson v. J. Crabb.—Claim, „115s 6d, medicine and attendance.—Mr Brock for credi tor.—Defendant dedosed that he was a journey man butcher, and single. He intended to pay, but business had been pressing and tho matter slipped from his memory. Ho would pay half on Monday.—Ordered to pay by oqual Instal ments on the 21st and 28th, with costs amounting to £3 2s. F. W. Dawson v. Geo. Ryan.—Claim, £7 6s fid. —Mr Brook for cr'-diLor.—This was a similar case. Debtor wai ia the employ of Mr Carter.— <-'•:■'■ ' ■ :y l-.v v.-e.-kly i.v..',».i,__i._iil.. oi '.'s Gd. (■:■>■.:■■ i-'iimr v. l;:'.'_-..-.-.-il nile*.--C.lsiiu.-f_ Lis. --V. !■ i: (.'caper for crodiior.-Defendant raid trade w.-..i v. it bad, and he had lately-boor, tttl.tn?:'lcfs th-'i Ids a, day. He scratched along Bomehow. and lived after a fashion. Could not pay anything at present.—Ordered to pay tho whole amount in seven days front this date,

CABLEGRAMS.

[BY ELECTRIC TELBG-APH.-COPYRIGUT.]

(SPECIAL TO PRESS ASSOCIATION),

High Commlflßlonerßhip of New Guinea. JtoNDON, December 15.-The Government of New South Wales is supporting thr ap pointment of Mr John Douglaß as High Commissioner for Now Guinea. The Agents- General meet Colonel Stanley on Thursday, to consider the subject of appointing a successor to Sir P. Scratchley. The Coinage Quostlon In America. A Bill has boen introduced into the American Senate, having for its ob3ect the Buupsnsion of silver coinage in America. Tlio Failure of Messrs Slmoslfiid Co.

Hopes are entertained that Messrt Simes and Co., wool-brokers, will be able to arrange their affairs with their creditors without resorting to tho Bankruptcy Court.

Now P. and O. Steamor.

The new steamer Bengal, built for the 1. and O. Company, has made hor trial trip, when a speed of 15 knots was attained.

[REUTERS CABLEGRAM.]

Political Crisis in New South Wales,

Sydney, this day.-On the Legislative Assembly meeting for businoes yesterday afternoon, the Premier (Mr Dibbs) an nounced that the Government, finding they did not possess a working majority in tho House, had decided to resign. Mr Dibbs also stated that tho Ministry, in placing thoir resignation in tho hands of tho Govoruor, bod advised His Excellency to send for Sir John Robertson. The Assombly then adjonrned. Turkey and Bulgaria. London, Decembor 16th.—Princo Alex ander of Bulgaria, doclaros that it is need less to appoint a Commission for the settle ment of tho Bulgarian difficulty, and insists on tho evacuation of Widdinby tho Servian troops, Melbourne Wool Sales. Melbourne, this day.—Messrs Golds borough and Co. held their usual woekly sale' yesterday in tho presonco of a largo attendance of buyers. Competition was spirited, ond thero was a brisk demand for all lino, good-conditioned wools, good cross bred sorts and scoured wools being in strong ond active demand. Greasy morino sold up to lljd, and for parcels of coloured wool 1 lgd was obtainod. Altogether, 5,200 bales were sold.

AUSTRALIAN.

Electoral Bill Thrown Out,

Melbourne, this day.—ln tho Legisla tive Assembly last night tho Eloctoral Bill, tho effect of which was to increaso tho number of members of the Assembly, was

rejected,

CHOLERA IN QUEENSLAND.

Further Outbreak of tho Dlseaeo

Brisbane, this day. Another death from cholera has occurred on board tho s.s. Dorunda. Sovoral fresh cases havo broken out, three of which aro of a dangerous character.

FIGHTING IN THE SOUDAN.

(BY CABLE.— COP-BIGHT.)

Cairo, Doc, 16. The Robola continue firing in tho vicinity of Knoßhay and two of General Camoron's officer's have been wounded.

GREAT FIRE IN ADELAIDE.

Twenty Thousand Pounds Damage.

[reuter's telegrams.]

A delaihe, this day. A most destructive firo broke out in Gren fellstreot last night, rosulting, before tho flames could bo checked, in the des truction of Messrs Coombes timber yard, Burford and Co.'s soap factory, and a number of private cottages. Tho efforts of tho liremeu wero neutralised by tho high wind which prevailed. Tho damage is estimated ot fully £20,000, the bulk of which will fall upon the South Australian Insurance Company. One of tho buildings contained 1,500 barrels of resin, which melted and flowed along the street in a stream of liquid fire.

NEW GUINEA AFFAIRS.

Anglo-Colonial Conferences.

London, December 16. A conF-RBNuk took placo to-day between Colonel Stanley, Secretary of Stato for the colonies, and the various Agents-General, tho object being to docido upon a successor to the late General Scratch ley, High Commissioner of Now Guinea, and to fix the proportion to be paid by each Australian colony towards tho expenses connootod with the establish ment of tho Now Guinea protectorate. Tho Conforenco design a ted Mr John Douglas or Mr J. B. Thurston as General Scratchley's successor, but the final selection has yet to bo made.

OUR GOLDFIELDS

Cambria. — The mine manager reports: —" Tho winze below No. 3 level is down a distance of 59 foot. Tho reof in tho bottom is about 6 foot in thickness. Colours of gold were seen here last time it was broken down. No. 1 stopo oast, on the Darwin reef, is along 70 feet from the winzo. Gold is seen hero occasion ally in tho hangingwall portions of the reef. _ No. 3 stopo oast, on tho Darwin reof is along 45 feet from tho winze. Colours of gold are also seen here in tho hangingwall of the reef. No. 6 Btopo oast, on tho Dar win reof, is along 18 feot from tho winzo ; 300 pounds of specimens havo been obtained from hero during tho week. There is still good mineral in the face of this stopo. Tho fourth stopo on tho cross-reef, coming to wards the winze, is within 27 foot of tho winze. Gold is Been here freely through tho quartz. In No. 1 stope, abovo tho eastern intermediate, the reof is about four feet in thickness. Colours of gold are seen here in the hangingwall portion of the roef. Tho fifth stopo abovo tho western inter mediate is along 20 feet from tho winze. Dabs and colours of gold are seen here fro quently. The drive on tho roef from the Moanataiari Extended ia in a distance of 47 feot from tho Colours of gold wero seen in a small stringer in tho-footwall side of the reef.

Crushing Returns.—General dirt: Cam bria battery, 88 loads for 0730z5. of amal gam ; Herald battery, 88 loads for 7470z5. amalgam; Crown battery, 40 loads for 301ozs. amalgam: total, 216 loads for 1,72k:-s, of imalgam.

THAMES.

[From Our Own Correspondent.]

This day,

Trenton.—A contract has been lot at 42s 6d por foot for sinking this Company s shaft 150 feet. Operations will bo com menced immediately. Silver CRowN(Tararu).-Tho proprietors of this claim are breaking out a trial parcel of several cwtj, which will be tested shortly at the LoMonto furnace.

Darwin.—No. 10 stopo is in 4 feet from the winze. Gold is seen horo in the hang ing-wall portion of tho reef. No. 11 stope is along 15 feet from the winze. About 10 lbs of picked stone was obtained from here during tho week. Another stope will tako it up to No. 2 level. The chamber of No 4 level was completed on Friday, and dnvmg has commenced. The country in the face of the drive is very hard. Crush ing will be commenced to-morrow at the Prince Imperial battery. ADE_ixE._A number of assays havo boon made from carefully assorted samples, and tho results have been encouraging

t ™, K^^GAK-KE, this day. IvANHOE.-The stopes north and south of m o V2 nze 'r abovo intermediate level on Lf Scott reof, are producing fair crushin- Jut. lno atopoa havo ben !>Jvar..>od "o toot on each side. Tho red at X ■.";; lowl w about threpjoot thick, sho win. colour* of gold when brpkon down, A roof 4 f d „t tlnok has been struck near the BOath-eaut boundary It is kindly looking quart-, but at present chows no gold.

The Auckland Summer Meeting.

This Morning's Training Kotos.

[IIV HIPPONA.]

There wob a large number of onlookers at Ellerslio this morning, and somo interest ing work was witnessed. E. Cutts was tho first to set tho ball rolling by sending Stonoyhurst twice round at a good sound pace. Tho Cup favourite moved freoly, and the last round was done in good timo. Nelson and Wapiti (in company) next took possession of tho track, and accomplished two rouudß strongly. Nelson went parti cularly woll, and seems to have improved creatly during the last iow days. Tho two year-old bolts Catosby and Petroleum (in poinpany) were sent about li mile, the last portion of the journey being done at a strong pace, whilethejumpersMacaioriiaud Medico did good serviceable work, Tho creamy is in great fettle, but Medico, who is a big upstanding horso, has a plodding style of going that I do not care for. He is credited, howovor, with being a vory reliable fencer. Taeinan was the next to mako his appearance, and after bo had been treated to onco round slow, ho was joined by Blarney, and the pair travelled together for about a mile. Tho eon of St. Albans soon settled him, hovvover, and he was picked up by tho two-year-old colt Musk Koso about four furlongs from home, the pair coming homo eyes out. Tas man, who had to be driven along, got over the ground in great style, and his time for tho last round was the boat accomplished during the morning ; but it may bo men tioned that ho only had young Huxtablo in tho saddle. Turquoise and Derringer (in clothing) wero treated to slow work, and Rada-ios and Musk put in a strong mile and a-half. Necklace, in company with King, porformed a useful gallop, and the two-year-old colt Cromorno wont onco round strongly. Foul Shot had Tetford for a companion, and tho pair accomplished two rounds ' strongly, both going woll and finishing strong. It seoms to bo tho goneral opinion, however, among those who daily watch tho work, that if the pace in tho Cup is vory fust Foul Shot will not bo able to stay it out. Capsized (a power ful-looking customer), along with his -table companion Alpine Roso, was sont twico round strongly, both moving freely, and 'tho Cup candidate Waitiri and her stablo companion Christina each worked separ ately. Both aro in oxcollont health. Wai tiii is vory much on the small side, but she is nicely put together and possesses splendid quarters Woodnymph and Revolver moroly cantered, and it was whispered about on the course that the stable in which they Occupy a box woro to havo a trial during the day, •: • Goneral entries and acceptances for the whole of the events of tho Auckland Racing Club Summer Mooting aro due to-morrow night. Tho owner of Granville last night ac cepted close on £100 at lovol money that tho erstwhile Australian 'chaser wins the doublo of Hurdles and Steeplechase at the Orahuhu Spring Meeting. The Committee of the Auckland Racing Club, at a meeting yesterday afternoon, endorsed tho suspension of tho jockey White for throo months for disobedienco previous to tho running for the Free Han dicap at tho C.J,C. Spring Meeting. The committee of Tattorsall's Club met hißt night, aud elected Mr W. W. Robinson secretary.

TELEGRAMS.

Cambridge, this day.—The Native Lands Court is still occupied with subdivision cases. Tho Mangatautari subdivisions aro now being disposed of. The Court will adjourn at Christinas if all tho business is not finished by then,

Kaikoura, this day.—Mr P. F. Wexland, a well-known auctioneor of this place, died suddenly this morning.

Good for Bankrupts,

Tihaku, this day.—ln Bankruptcy to day a noteworthy case occurred. The applica-: tion af a bankrupt for an order of dischargo wasopposedby the Assignoo because tho sum of £10costaduotothelattor was not yet paid. Tho Assignee's counsel referred to tho ruling of tho Supromo Court Judge in support of his contention. Tho District Judge emphatically declined to bo guided by such an unwarrantable and wrong decision, Ordor granted.

Wellington*, this day. — Tho cablo steamer Sherrard Osborno was not succss ful in picking up the Whito Bay ond of tho cable yesterday, and as tho weather came on rough sho returned to port, but will mnko anothor start to-morrow. Probably tho wholo of tho cable will bo examined.

ONEHUNGA CHORAL SOCIETY.

Pirates of Penzance,

The Onehunga Choi alSocloty, which haß beon in oiistonco about six months, gavo Its maiden performance lost night in tho Publio Hall, One hunga, when thero was a vory largo and fashionable audience to lond sympathy and en couragement to the orstwhilo dormant muaical talent ot that quiet suburban borough. The .work ohoscn to', introduco tho infant Socloty to the publio was Gilbert and Sullivan's comio opora, " Tho Pirates of Ponzanco." Takiag tho performance of last evoning as a wholo, It may bo paid to havo been a fairly euccessful one, and orcdltablo to the principals, who, with a few ex ceptions, made the most of their ri'speclivo parts. Tho mounting ot the opera was excel lout, tho scenory (expressly painted for tha oc oasiou by Mr Briggs) bein< w.:ll-executod, and in harmony with tho surroundings. It is a matter for regret, however, that a like care was not bestowed upou tho dressing and "make up " genorally of tome of tho performei'3. Tho costumes of several of tbo pirates wero too sug gestive of their connection with tho game of football, whilo Frederick, Inatead of being the handsome young pirato ho la supposed to be, looked, and Indeed, carried himßelf, more like a superannuated undertaker of the early ages than anything elso. Every credit is due to Mr J. J. Walsh, of Auckland, who acted as stage manager, for the careful manner In which ho had trained tho several performers. Mr Gurr wielded tho conductor's baton. Tho oroheßtra, on tho present occasion was exceed ingly weak, and several timos out of tune. Wo throw out those hints in tho hope that they will bo accepted in the spirit in which they are givon, and if aoted upon wo venture to predict that tho Society will soon como ta rogaid tho wis dom of thorn. The following aro the names of the ladlos and gonlemon who wcrooast as princi pals : Major-GeneralStanley, Ur, W. R. Krson; tho Pirate King, Mr Walrond; Samuel, Mr, As- Pinall; Frederic Mr Dawson; Sergeant of ollco, Mr Brookflold; Mabel. Miss Gurr; Edith, Miss Coffey; Kate, Miss Waylaud; Ruth, Miss Dlokoy. Of tho lady performers. Miss Dlokoy, both for hor singing and acting, as Ruth, took lirathonoura. Mls3 Gurr, as Mabel, sang hor inußio correctly, but her part de manded more action than It received. Miss Coffey dressed the part cf Edith with oxqulslto tasto. She has. also, a volco of flno quality. Dr. W. Krson's Major-General wns amongst tho best of tho inalo characters. The Pirato King had a good exponent in Mr Walrond, who, although not possessing a voice sufficiently heavy for the part., looked lieroß enoug- for any thing, and fulfilled his diabolical task with credit to himself. Samuel (Mr AsplnaU)' did justico to tho music that fell to him : and in their aoting, he and the Sergeant of Poilco (Mr Brookflold) woro piGsable. albolt the latter was, rathor sepulchral in his stylo, and failod to give that prominence to tho character which it usually enjoys. Of Mr Dawaon's Frederic wo hardly know what to Bay. He thoroughly suo ooeded. howovor, in making Frederic a very subordinate oharaeter Indeed, inßtead of tho juvonilo lead of tho opora. Tho choruses' genorally wore good. No llttlo praise is duegto Dr. W. Ersoc, upon whom tho duties of business manager dovolved (in addition to the pro minont pari ho took in tho performance) for the indefatigablo manner in which ho laboured to promote tho comfort of tho largo audience.

POLICE COURT.-This Day.

(Beforo Messrs Yon dor Hcyde and Moat J.P.'s.) Drunkenness.—Two persons were punished for this oflonco.

Wipe Bbitino. - William McLean wns charged with unlawfully assaulting ono Char lotto Jane McLean, hla wife, by striking her with a strap.—Defendant pleaded guilty, and aa lie did not wish his domestic affairs ventilated ia tho Police Court, said ho would let his wife have her own way for the futuro.-Onlered to find sureties, himself in £20, and two of £10 o»oh, to keep the peace for six months. By Laws.- Arthur Henry Fisher waß fined Is and costs for falling to knop his lamp over the door of tho Albion Hotel In Hobson-streot lightsd on tho night of December 2.-James Morris was also fined is and costs for falling to keep a hoarding lighted. Defendant said on the last occasion he appeared beforo the Court ho was flaod for neglect In connection with another man a hoarding, and tho mistake waa not dis covered until afterwards. Becovehy ok Wages. - John Blechjnrdei' aid not appear io answer to a charge of neglect ing to pay to William Weir, enginoor on board tho steamer Isabel, the sum of £29 He, being amount of wages due to him for Borvicos. — Mr James Kussell appeared for plaintiff, and called !^ lrS w"° dePosod to tho indebtedness of defendant. It camo out in tho course of tho ovldence that Mr Bleohyardor ia now on his way lo Japan, having loft hero for Busaoll in tho Clansman, nnd takon passago at that plu_a for bydnoy In tho Kotomahana,—Mr Itu3Bcll said no intended also to ask for an order for payment on behalf of the captain ; while Mr a. Hesketh said he would make similar application for a former engineer. -An order was made for pay ment of tue wages and coßts.

Presentation of School Prizes.

Girls' High school and &[„ Grammar_s o^ Ul) 8« *t The annual distribution of pri29B , successful pupils of tho two leading" 16 tional institutions of the cit ■ Girls' High School and the Grammar School, is taking *** Choral Hall as wo go to pre 6, J* 9 the prizes havo been diatribnts-i V schools separately, but by a v,]ma a« tho two aro associated tomlW f^6 interesting ceremonial. Tlis^' r muster of the pupils, and m&S&l tendanbe of parents, guardians f- at' that the hall is full.' h Sir &' "d'tKßd, Q'Rorkepresides. Se4*&fe__ woro also occupied by the-Chain__?BS Luke) and various members of tns fiisjS l Education, members of SMW<_ School Board, the .U-ive^tvfe"* Professors and Registrar (Dr tiA*T**\ the teachers of the Grammar <uT'_ anii tho Girls' High School SnS? and drawing were hung upon. -ft» railing, and samples 0 f plain andl hT needlework wero on viow in the „J,v Cy ante-room. We append a list of tKL-J? winners:— ■ , Pnze-

Collego and Grammar School. Upper School,-. •. , ; ~ Uppor sth Form.— Latin (SOD) _* t «'"" 518; English (500). H. J. Cartelffi?*J!__*_ (300). F. J. Career, 205; Nat. BcSnrs »w, n<* U.fflss.ao.jlTermUriOTPig (SGO), W. M. Jackson, 523; Chomfo » Tfodall. 179; Form -mi'fi^ggjfe 'Upper ith Form. - Latin (750), F H Wait son, 339; Kußllsh (175), H. Po£n« \_7__* (300). F. H. Williamson. 233; Cheml ß _ fe h (300), A.». Cooko, 229; Magnetism nJm1* G, 11. Plummer.m; Nat. Sctenrti Stft Lgtrobe. 275; FBmW«^rfft|| 'Remove A.—Kngllsh (500), o/w Aiw.a. 133; Latin (500). 8. P. E. Francis, 461• l& (3011 J. ]>r_mmon_, 238; Nat sSiW imo^ri|o^' 2G8;FOl'mLtat,l'*^:

Lower School. . i Upper 3rd Form.-Kngllßh (700), B -iti-j 60S: Latin (500), B.Keeslng, 318; Mfffifr Basing, 203; Form List;.l.^.B^. „Lowor '3rd Form.-English 1700), _' HI Robinson, 662; Latin (500), G. \V\ __, &i£_r 537-; French (300), G.W.L Hob&on ffll-K List (1.500), G. W. L. Roblns9_.lßlf '"vPfia? Modern 3rg\ Division' IH-English'iTliil o Harris, 132; B'ronch (600), E. Bfigley i--^l' List (1,300), E. Bagloy. 882. tHSIey'i^< **& Upper 2nd Form.-English (850). :E. A&___u,_, 503; Latin (150). 0. F. Cteagh 376;' jCS Jackson, 950. ,' -,"• """"i Lower 2nd FOrm.-English (l'.&Kj), B. Davis,

Ist Form (no. prizes; names ol bora wild highest marks, however, itven).'-. feSIS (1,350): Mr H. 6r»m. 1,031. At&wfff XV. Birley, 410. Form list: & Wflfflk Mathematics.*'-'*"'''''l '•■ j1 Upper School.—Class Alpha (600): H. Shra-u bury, 195. Class Beta (600): W.8..K 174. Class Gamma (600): G. g, Plmnmeri_>' Class Delta (600): H. P. ."_eWrSvC__ Kpsllon (GOO): L. J. Wat_W4&M|i»i_e_ (C 00): A. R. Pickmero. 489. ™ ■ V!WIWa Lower School.—Arithmetic, Class _&, (M' Q W. L, Rooinsoi), 818. Arithmetic.ril___wi'i! W. 11. Goldle, 408. ArlthmeU-WasrC-S: W. v. Larklus, 455. . Arithmetic claia OTi (600): Pitch, 451. Arlthmotlo. cl&w D (ffl-n C. Choyoe and A. Davis, 387. • •(■ :-:-..v '." .' PItIRES AWAKDBD IN DEOEMBEK-Mr B P Pierces English essay prize, R. C, Macla-iii' U. v.: headmaster's prize for best.work hi workshop, 11. P. Taylor, U, Iy.-nrlJe fort-6. hand drawing, A. G. Cooke, U. Iv.; 'priae ifor mechanical drawing, J. H. Hntt_iMo». Mod. lij. (DiV. ij ). , „•. ,;.vi">

Girls' High School '»'•>'H English. -IV. Form (literature, nuw_ composition, history, geography, writ_g|: _ MoK. Browning (deceased),, _, E Carter.}* V. Form (literature, grammar, composinobi history, geography, writing): _ _E Knight, E. J. lioniiett, GB. IY_. Form (literature, mg. mar, composition, history, geography, reading!: A. E. Buddlo, 76. IVb. Form Tll'eratnre, (»_• mar, history, goography, roaming, writing): E, S. Bavin, 73. HI. Form (literature, griminat, composition, history, geography, laws nt health. reading, writing): E. E. Armstrong, 69, __. Form (grammar, hLtory, geography,- iamol health, readlog): K. L. Keoß, A. 8. Dlokey.a, Jln. Form (grammar, history, geography, lswi ot health, reading): G. M. Faulder. H. Baitari, 53. I, Form (j.'raiiiinar,lnf_tory,Reograptiy,_ait« of health, reading): K. R. Kirkwood,'6li " Latin.-Va. Form : <*M.M. Binolafr,'73.''Y_.. Form: G. K. Reid, lit, ITa. Form rK. MiD_. rieu. 87. IVn. Form: *M. E. Dmnpsey, 9h IVc, Foim: "E. M. Knight, 95. m. (Form; J. Ol Wriglcy, 81. .■..■!. ■•' ; i' ir.,i<..« '

German.-Upper Division: E. A. E.-Wall, 61. Lower Division: A. E. Buddie, 69.

French.—V. Form:} A. 0. Morrison, 50. IYa Form :G. It. Roid. 71. IVb, Form: J. ILMi- Galium, 73. IVc., Form; *_.iM. Knight, 81,1 IVd Form: J. M. Harper, 81. HI Form:.__ Leighton. 89. 11a Form: H. B: li_t, 83.~II» Form: H. H. Fraser, 79.

Mai hematics. —VI Form.-laritlimelic, algebra, cuelld, trigono_iotrp): ,'**tl_ M. _a clair. 81; Va Form (arithmetic, alge-l, euclld): tA. C.Morrison, 74, YB_orm(ari_ uio'.ie, ulgcb.'n, euclld): E. _, Matthews, It, IVa Form (arithmetic, algebra,euolid): "KM. Knight, 93. IVn Form (arithmetic, algeb-i euclid: M. E. A. Kissling, 74. IVc Form (arlth metlo, algebra): G. M. Rice, 55. 11l Form (arithmetic): K. L, Bess, 74. llb Form(trittl metic): B. Hoyeß, 79. I For_(ar___e4io):G' M. Wrigley, 86. - ■;,,. Physics.-E. F. Pickmore, 93. , -, * «* Drawing.—Uppor Sohool: A, v. Kemp. thome. Lower School: K. _. 8a11.., ■.<•..._ Skwino.—Upper Sohool; *M Greokj. ._wer Sohool: E. Barnes. . ..i. ,-•.,.1, i ['Denotes District Scholars. .tSohoolßeliOte. Kx-Uistrict Scholar,) tWinner of Pw-SSM Aldiß's prize. :..... j ffegaj

Mrs Clayton's School.' »' • Last night tho annnalpresentotlonef jfflltJi took place at Mrs Clayton's Young. U__ School, St. George's Bay Road, PatnelL Eer G, H. S. Walpole, M.A, pre__3d, __d__S butod the prizes. A largo nomhM ofiPaja&jl and friends of scholars assembled.la the IfflW. room, and added eclat to tho'jnrooe^dlnff*.r B*! foro tho presentation of prizes bus of MaMWajt "Lays of Anciont Rome" was recited to;tM scholars of the Bocand form.: Th^tfffiloii ovldencod great care and bird work In?"!_* Hon, and very successful training. ;.Mr walpoie having madeßomo vory apDroprtateremsrMW education, requested Mrs Goodhue to ft-WMiM hecount of tho sohool progress for the yew. w» remarks of progress were very taterowMl,*"' called forth frequent applause froni._B_an dienco. The Chairman, before proceeding wia the presentation, remarked on the PanWBME cxcnllonce of the Scripture papers, paying Wg compliments to the teachers andec-olar- abet tlio prizes had been receive-by tho ™">"W young ladios of the first form delivered a weu chosen selection from Shakspere, showing ex cellent elocutionary power. ■ ''' .' y-v; Class 1.-Miss Abbott, B,lst Prizes, todnd_B French and muelo; Mies JBrookM&.J Ist prize : Mlsa Dargavllle, MP* averago; Miss E. Flood. 2 Ist PrisejiJ™.^ Griffiths. 3 Ist prizes; Miss Clawson. 1 W prize; MissNlomen, Drawing!l^J*%i"? prize; Miss Smith, 1 Ist prta; MISS POX*. 1! Ist prizeß; Miss Ruck, 11st prta; MUs wooo. oClasl ol-Mlss0l-Mlss M. Abbott, M**Sjjjfg B. Buchanan, 1 Ist prizes; prizes: Miss A. Dareavilie. 11stjataf. ■» fi. Hu11.3 Ut prizes; Miss M. T^Ji"* ing; Miss E. Warmonth, 21st and eloonHW... Class 3.-1. Miss M. Wilson;J,>:MH>.i A Wright; 3, MissO. Hartwel- „ ii Class k.-i.Mias K. Wltaon; ipuMSS, well; 3, Master 0. Wood. „ . ffi Class 6-1, Master R. Abbott;!, Master w. Flood ; 3, Master 0. Waymoutb. . ? : jiy Sowing is mado a specialty. Mi a^ number of garments have beenmadeWW the Homo Mission and the Melaneslan.awl^ Prizns wero awarded as^foUowßr-hJa™^. Dargavlllo; 2. Miss N. Hu_;3, MbsF-W" ham. Miss M. Jordan was very -igw m inendod. :i> ,v ': >

Tho Sister of Morolos' Schools, HolwMW'' The examinations of the abovefdjMJjWjJ bold to-day, when the followingclerff TO,, attendance: Bißhop Luok, Very R%.i% Waltor McDonald. Fathersl OWs. WgSH. O'Sullivan and A_orn. The B^OPJ«E. and awarded tho prizes to potitors. A largo number of ™™Sj, w d present, whoso neat drosses. (WJBj!_j tin ploasant faces contributed materially w . pleasuro of the day. St. Joseph's Sohool Tho first school examined was W■ •""ft, secondary fchnol. whiob has 60 scholsn "v roll. The children exeminod each ww^, exhibited great profloienoy to reflecting credit upon their Wj^"S«M Mercy An excellent prograinms' wfi^. through. The following is a list of thepng* l-h Standard-Florence Yf^gnW Al'co Andersen, reading and grammu . A. Stephenson, regular attendance ana Lizzie Haydon, noataeßS and ag^ey, Magglo luokoy. history; writing; Mary Boonstra. arithffleU°. Scarrott, general improvement, nw dl3fdStandard.-Katie T Kiet ? tec^ an^ duct, let prize; Katie Lynch,appUraOOT-^ gj Bourke ditto; Katie HemW »vm y, prize j Anastetia O'Sullivan, reoiteUOT. Keoni'in, reading; Mary Wjt. £&»«i danca; Maggie Corley, BMWWF" Nellie Carr, arithmetic. wh „. aß cateohlB 11: 2nd Standard. - Maggie W Martha Haikins, condncJf° ,- jsut Bessie Murray, J^^.f^Sm_3 It. McVeagh, obo_ieneel: Bbsm catechism; -tale >_??_%&&£. Winnie Soares, ne»toSSj m Sn; n**-!' lan, recitation; LHy J^_U Keep* Mary HendorsoD,. writing, Jnwj obedionce; Magglo Barrett. <&t_%su__ few. monti EmilyJoseph .jm.Jßglflm ditto; iou'aaKokenberg..«w.»"*' nell, ditto. _ ~ -_„„,, P otech_m<% lstStandard.-Deha Lynch,cawca to Glees m. spelling; Amelia Onyoo Glb . provemont; Mary Gleeson, a_w, boas, ditto. ■-_.-» aahiei St. Aloyseus's I«M»^ cbUd- This was next examined, abort m # questions with great readinesß. xuov was well rendered. . ; , winners.-- a Thufo lowing is the lis oi W MDIJu ot w* Ith -tacdnrd.-Brldßet Buu^^grtj^. itudy; Mora »»#««&£ '&£_ "s£■ pa>,ementand history. . gramw^'K •- -.-.n.iHtv- —]j«iia our* I *ii,, aifitOpß t',)n. and sums; Mary linos, b ~ uientandatwnuanoo. T_om.*°%.f MX 2nd Btattiiard.-M«^. n i™T 1 jijpti W* order, spellln-. and reading, •"""

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17, 1885.



pv It. HUXTABLE, OCULIST AND SPECIALIST IN THHOAT AND EAR DISEASE, Formerly at MoKenzlo Kvo Infirmary, and lately from tho Hospitals of London, Paris, # and Vienna, Having returned to Auckland, may be consulted L at King & Sons', Queen-street, daily, from 11 to 12 o'olock. Private Residence : Ponsonby Road, near corner ot Lincoln-street. "Tff F. HUB BARD, C.B ~ ARCHITECT AND SURVEYOR. Water Supply and Drainage Specialties. 02, Queen-stieet.



The last has not been heard of the One hunga assault case reported in our last evening's issue. It is now under contem plation to take fresh proceedings, making the charge an indiotible one. A very ingenious automatic brake has just been patented by Mr Henry Dryland, coachsmith, of Ponsonby, and once it be comes generally known, it is bound to en" tirely supersede the primitive chain con trivance at present in use. We saw the ■ brake tried on Saturday upon tho baker's cart of Mesajs J. and P. Brown, Ponsonby, and can therefore speak as to its utility. An iron rod under the footboard holds a break to either _ wheel, and they are connected -with the breechinga and leather straps, the effect of which is to communicate the automatic action. When the driver stops his cart, he places the reins upon an iron holder by his side, which grabs and holds them fast, and he breaks being by the same act brought down upon the wheels, their further re volution becomes practically impossible. These brakes will be especially aocoptable to bakers or grocers, with whom the necessity of handling a dirty chain when ever they stop, has alwayß been subject of yomplaint. '



ARINK! jy R I NKM BROOKES & COS CHAMPAGNE HOP BEER, No other Hop Beer made by the same process, and cone so genuine as BROOKES & CO.'S. New appliances to supply tho Inoreasoddomand for our SPLENDID BEER. Beware of false Imitations bearing a similar mark. Sco ttm BROOKES & CO. Is on every label. Cnn.sTMAS Hampers Packed in all sized Cases. Our Beer is produoed in quart bottles, and three and five-gallon kegs (guaranteed). BROOKES ft CO., CHAMPAGNE HOP BEER WORKS, Jervois Road, Ponsonbt. Telophono 386. Office hours from 9 a.m. till 5 p.m ■T1 2 S. S. COPTIC. MILNE AND CHO-CE Have just reoelvod by the Coptlo Nino Cases of Novelties for tho present r -5 season, allot tho verylatest £^ London Styles, In mm eluding: r* LADIES' TRIMMED BONNETS AND O HATS. M CHILD'S AND MAIDS' TRIMMED £) BONNETS AND HATS. UN .'RIMMED BONNETS AND HATS, a£_ CAPS. In Mob and Old Lad ies'. FLOWERS AND FEATHERS. Pp| PER -CHUTES (newest style ). hr LACES AND NETS of every doscrlp -»! tion, from 2Jd to 21s 6d per yard. H JER3EYB, COSTUMES. E>_^ COLLARS AND COLLARETTES. r*s BOYS' SUITS, including the Scotoh Tartan complete. T^fILNE AND pHOYCE /_RAND CASH SALE. J?3 OHO WORTH OF DRAPERY AND *°' uw CLOTHING, AT HALF PRICE. I. FERiNANDEZ, DRAPER, NEWTON, Having purchased a large portion of Messrs L. D. Nathan's and Co., Stock, at a very heavy discount, he is enabled to offer some of the greatest Bargains ever known In Auokland, whioh the following Price List Will Show :- Men's Strong Tweed Summer Suits, complete, 25b : usual price, 425. Men's Summer Tweed Trousers and Vest, 12a 6d; usual price, 20s. Men's Strong Tweed Trousers. 7s 8d; usual prico. 12s Gd. Men's Coloured Moleskin Trousers, Is 6d; usual prioo, 5s lid. Men's Strong Working Shirts, lined baoke, la 6d; usual price. 2s 6d. Men's beet quality. Long Silk Coats, 15s 6d; usual price, 22s Od; Silk Helmets, to match, 5s lld. worth 12s Gd. Men's Felt and Straw Hats, from Is 6d eaoh, the cheapest and best stook in Anckland, see window ; every Hat marked in plain figures. Boy's and Youth's Clothing in great variety at half price. Mb?, extraordinary Bargains in Drapery and Millinery, every article guaranteed much cheaper than Queen-street prices; price list In future issue. {-"Special Toys and Fancy Goods for Christ mas, presents at just a quarter tho usual price. NO PUFF. GENUINE FACTS, COMB AND SEE. FERNANDEZ, DRAPER AND CLOTHIER, KARANGA HAPE ROAD, NEWTON. TRAMS PASS TIIE DOOR. E O. M o C"A U L, W_LL_S__--BTRKET EAST. GALVANIZED IRON WORKS & COLONIAL OVEN MANUFACTORY. Plumbers, Builders, Contractors, and Stor-keepkrs Are informed that GEO. McCAUL, of Thames, HAS TAKEN OVER THE BUSINESS LATELY CARRIED ON BY J. L. KEAN, And being a Direct Importer and Purchaser tor Cash, la prepared to Supply all Business Material at Lowest Rates. Awarded Three First Prizes for Colonial Ovens, Corrugated Tanks, Lead-headed Nails and Washers, Spouting, and Lead-edge Ridging, GEO. McCAUL. MANUFACTURER AND IMPORTER, Wellkslbv-strket East, Auokland, and Brown and Davy _______ Thames. ANNOUNCEMENT SHERA BROS. HAVE REMOVED TO THEIR NEW WAREHOUSE, WELLESLEY-STREET EAST. W. S. Laurie * C o' Have for Sale— 170 Tons Bonedust 350 Tons Island and Peruvian Guano 200 Tons Superphosphate of Lime Sulphate Ammonia . Nitrate of Soda 100 Bales Cornsacks 60 Tons Black and Barbed Fencing Wire 50 Kegs Staples, Pins, and Rollers Sheds-vls., White and Red Otover, Alsyke, Timothy, Cowgraes, Cooksloot, and Rye grass. Turnip, eto. Prices and Samples on application. CUSTOM-STREET. AUCKLAND. — mmjgm mmmm gECOND TO TW-ONE IN QUALITY AND VALUE. AICKIN'3 |__RATBD BAKING POWDTHR. IN Jlb. and Ilb. CANISTERS. Manufactured of pure yeast gas materials at THE PHARMACY, Qoben-stbbet. PRICE, Is to akd 2a to. CHRISTMAS GAUDS, CHRISTMAS CARDS. CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. NEW YEAR'S GIFTS. FREDK. MOUZER'S BIJOU SHOP, In Victoria-street, Is the place to buy CHRISTMAS CARDS and NEW YEAR'S GIFTS. All New, Choice, and Cheap. Plain figures, plain dealing. " A thing of beauty Is a joy {or ever." /CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR CARDS. THE LATEST DESIGNS. Beautiful Floral Albums, D.;=.k_, Writing Ctises, Card C-'ws, Kloo Selection In Bible,:, Prayer Books, Birthday nun Gilt Bo _ __ AT VERY MODERATE PRICES. HY. aTcOLSAN, Stytliwer and Bookseller, Vlotorla^treet.



T OST.—Taken in mistake last night from JLsl the platform of the Auokland Railway Station, or wrongly dclivorod by tho oxprese man, a Largo Carpet Bag, addressed " Miss Nixon. Auokland." Please oblige by returning it to tho office of this paper.



Thoro i<.' no doubt that the largest and moot clm'ioo variety o: articles imltr.blo for a lime and vwUlim: pivst-nts h .••>; T?r»vl«n a-d rR-ii'.<?lu-T.ihi.::i, glae., a*- t-atrliti.v.av:_it?tab- Ti.-.ni-.-Mt til, Queen-sti'fuU The .".cc- i-"i'aro t..i.i;-.viiii!r,> Jl-.v. "hc.r -pi-isom sti.jnn'; foods having jukl:. been opened np, there is an im mense Hssortuieut ol new goods to seleot from, —[Advt.j .