COMING EVENTS.

Meetings, &c, To-night. Lorne-Btrect Hall—Debate between Messrs "Walker and Aldridgc, F. Otahuhu Public Hall-Variety Entertain ment, 8. Moonlight Excursion to Northcoto, 7.30. Auction Sales To-morrow. Gabriel Lewia-Carriiges, Harness, &c, 11 a-m. Alfred Buofcland—Wool, Siting, &c, 12 neon, B. Tonka and Co-Cutlery, 11 a.m. Morton and Juokeon—Furniture 11 a.m. R. Arthur-Furniture, 11 a.m. Hunter and Nolan—Cattle, Junction Yards. K. and A. Isaacs —Japanese Cariosities and Manufactures, 11 n.m. Edward Leydon-Watches, &c , 11 a.m. Valle and Bradloy—Fura'turo, 11.

Chief Post-office, Auckland.

Kolla will cloao as nndor :-

This Day,

For Russell and Kawakawa, por Ringarooma, at 4 p.m. For Ulsijorne Napier, and Southern Ports, per

Southern Cross, at at 1 p.m. For Taranaki, Southern Ports, and Australian Colonies, per Hawea, at I 20 ij.to. For money orders, registered letters, and nowspapers, at 3.30 p.m. Late letters till 1.10 p.m. For lluesell. Kawakawa, Herd's Point, Wanga-

rca. and Mongonui. per Clansman, at 5 p.m. For Tauranga, Rotorua, and Opotiki, per Wellington, at 5 p.m. For Mangawal and Kaiwaka, per Ruby, at 5

p.m. For WangarelHoads.Parua, Waipu, Wangarei, and Kamo, per Waitskl or Glonelg, at 5 p.m. For Thames, per Enterprise, at 5.30 p.m.

Tuesday, Docember 22.

For Walwera, Kawau, Omaha, and Matakana,

per Rose Casey, at iff a.m. For Waltara and Southern ports, perGalrloch,

at 11 a.m. For Coromandol, ror Coromandel, at 11.30 a.m. For New Plymouth, Wanganul, and Southern Ports, per Oroti, at 1 p.m. For Thames, per Rotomahana. at 2 p.m.

For Wangarcl Heads, Parua.Walpu, Wangarol, Kamo, and Mangapai, per Haogregor, at 6 p.m.

Thursday, December 31.

For Friendly and Navigators,' Islands, Tahiti, and Rarotaoga, per Janet Nicoll.

Toesdat, January 5.

For Alameda as follows :—

Tor Navigator Islands, Sandwich InlauCs. United States of Amorloa, Canada, British Columbia. Control end South Amerioo, and British acd Foreign West Indies, at 1 p.m

For United Klngilom and Continent of Kiiropo. at 1 B.m

Money ordois. 10.30 p.m. Resiatered letters and newspapers, at 11.30 p.m. Late letters, besrlcfs an extra fee of Six pence la addition to He postage, will be received by the Mall Agont on beard the stsamei np to the time cf nailing.

This mall will be due In London about Feb. 10.

Tha Dargavllle lino of mails will olose on Tuesday, 22nd lost, at 3.30 p.m., instead ol Wwlnoad&y, 23rd iH3t Slgued)

B. B. BIS 9, Chief Postmaster Ohiol Post-offlco. Auckland.

COMMERCIAL.

Evening Stab Oflloe. thia day. John Kkid and Co. sold a parcol of land, situ neat Eastand York-stroetß. Newton,,for £IGO, ovor the first mortgage of £525. Reid aid Co. will hold their Christmas sale of wines and spirits to-morrow at noon.

SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

BCNBST.—This evening, 7.13. SnNRiSB.—To-morrow morning, 4.1-1. Moon's Age.—full Moon, 22nd, S 38 a.m.

HIGH WATER.

Auckland This evening, 5.50; ta-morrow morning, 6.15. Mamukao rii:Ant—This ovoning, £.10; to-inoi row morning, §,15. Kaifaba Heads—Thia cvon'ng, 9.10; to-mor row morning, 9,15.

ARRIVALS.

SATURDAY EVENING. Glonelg, S.S., Stcphtnsjn, from Whangarel YESTERDAY. Argyle, s.s.. Amodeo, from Mercury Bay Waltjki, s.s,, Crawford, from Waangarei TODAY. Ringarooma, s.s.. Popham, from South Southern Cross, Syiinki, from South Clansman, s s., FarquhHT, from Walwera AgnosDonald, tv.h., Lewos, from Whangarei

DEPARTURES.

Sybil, schooner, Trayte, for lturulu

STEAMERS TO ARRIVE.

Enterprise from Themes, Wednesday, lam. Clansman, from Ku9aell. Kriduy Kaikoura, from Plymouth, via Port Cbalmeis, about January 10 Coromandel. from Coromandel. to-day, sp.m. Neleon, H.M.S.. from Kuasell. Tuesaay Argyle, from Mercury Bay, Thursday Jannet Niccol, from Sontb, early Wuit&kl, from Whaogarei, Tuatday evening Glenelg, from Whangarel, Wednesday evening Maogrogor, from Whangarci, this evening Ohau, from South, Tuesday Maitai, from South, Friday Kotomahana, from Thames, to-morrow, 0.30 p.m. [For projected departures soa shipping ad vertisements and mail noticoe.]

IMPORTS.

Per Ringarooma: DG nieces timber, 10 cases nhampagno. 47 cases tobacco, 1 boxes geld, 10 i-caaks wine, 2 oases cigais, 600 bags rice, 800 pockets sugar. 22 boxes tea, 1 oaee snnff, 22 fuoka flour, 521 sacks wheat. 25 bag-i rico, "2 sacks flour, 100 cases gum 277 packages saadrles.

Per Kasßti-1.359 saoks malt, {300 sacks flour, 1,910 sacks oats, 250 sacks wheat.

EXPORTS.

Per Sybil: 12,000 feet timber, ICO mats sugar, 100 mats rice, 20 cases ealmon, 56 sacks cotton coed, 10 boxes soap, 40 boxes potatoes, 205 tins cabin bread, 90 cases floar, 25 casos re eats, 5 tierces, S barrels and 10 kegß beef, 3! cases g n, 20 cases beer, 20 cases kerosine, and sundries.

Imwards Coastwisk.—Mana, from Tairua, with 27,000 feet timber: Agnes Donald, from Whanearoi, with 100 tons coal; Rata, from Waiara with 30,000 feet timber.

Outwards Coastwise.—Mana, for Tairua Violet, for Coromandel.

The barque Kassa, which arrived from Oamaru on Saturday afternooo, waa berthed at Queen-street wharrto-day.

Captain Nearing, stevedore, completed the loading of the barque Sam Mendel for London to-day.

The b.s. Southern Cross left Gisborne at 7 p.m. on the 19th, and arrived here at 1.30 a.m. to-day, having experienced light winds and fine weather during the voyage. Cargo: 300 sheep, 30 head oattlo.

The schooner Syb'l sailed early this morning for Rurutu. Paßaengers: Mr W. Wallace and 2 natives.

Tho brlzantlne Maria Virginia will leave Mercury Bay about the end of this week.

The schooner Sybil for Rurulu and tho bar que Ensign for Aratapu, have cleared outwards at the Customs.

The barque Laira was dacked this morning for cleaning.

Tho 8.8. Waitaki from Whangarel brought the following passengers:—Mesdames Mitchell, Martin, Vazey, Snaokes. Downing, Messrs James, Jackson, Joen, Mitchell, Mahony, Power, Ryan, Lansgnan, MnMahon, Molntosh, Knox, Martin, Butflng, Rutherford, Williams, Downing, Lea. Steerage: Jordan, Donovan, O'Connor, Eeegean.

THE RINGAROOMA.

Tho s,p. Ringarooma, from Melbourne via Bluff and East Coast ports, arrived hore this morning at &20 o'clock. She left Bluff on tho 11th at S p.m., and had fresh southerly -winds and heavy southerly Bwell. Sailed from Port Chalmers on the 16cb, Lyttalton on 17th, Wel lington 18th, Naplor 19th, Glsborno 20th, and reached hero as above, having had fine weather throughout. Passengers :—MesdamOß Wood, Robinson, Alexander. O'Brien, Tonka and ohild, Taylor and two children, Barrows, Banburry, "Wood, Davioa, Feltzon, Barnard, McLernon and three children, Kempthorne and two children, Mieses Rourke, O'Brien, Couplaod, O'jiulli "»an, Forrest, Foster, Skelton, Proctor, Lawson, Kitchingman, IChaplln, Booth (2), Bradford (21, Odling, O'Connor, Storey, Caldwell, T. Hlokson, Worsp. Bonlly, Heath, Banbury (2), Fraser, Frame, Allen. E. Sohnakenbeig, Doocoy, Good, iilattory, Williams. Masters Brett, Western, O'Connor, Ross. Anderson. Taylor, Ell's (2) Heath, Hoffman, Herrold }2), Hardy, Chapman, .Messrs B. R. Davis, McQueen, F. G. Gray, Clare, J. E. Adamp, McComl«l), Clutsam, A. Wllaon. E, Battwooti, I-angtcn |2), Vere Hodge. Hoy. Caldor, Llyford. Tarnbull, Clifford, Taylor, S3. T. Mar'.ow, Clothtf r, G. Johnston, Jack. A. Itfos*, D. Thompson, J. Allen, It. Isaacs, Bluett, Fountain. BritOD, Collins, J. O. Rvett. D. L. Turner, Hume (2), Winey, Ball. O. P. Davie3, Whltcombe.tHodliDg. Davis, D. Jonos. Mr and Mrs Sherine and lami'j, Mr and Mrs Payne. Mr and Mrs McGinn. Mr and Mrs Jollicoee, Mr and Mrs Moncur, Judges Muir, Williams and Mc- Donald. Mr and Mro Wilson, Dr. Bnllor, and 60 steerage. We are indebted to Mr James Camp bell, purser, for press paresis, reporr, &c.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

ARRIVALS Staffa, 8.8 , Norbury. from Waitara Hawea, s.b., Hansby, from the South

DEPARTURES. Stiffa. 5.8., Danlols, for Waitara Hawea, s.s, Hansby, for tho South Oretl, ss, Robertson, for Now Plymouth Oalrloch, s.b., MoArthur, for Waltara

The s.s. Hawea arrived from Southern ports at 7 a.m. yesterday. Passengers :—Mr and Mrs Boper and child, Captain and Mrs Daldy, Mra Moleawotth, Mr and Mrs Jury, Mra Pillar, Mr and Mrs Bickermann, Misses Barnes, Edgar, Champion, Gibbs, HatrlaoD, Treweller, Kyan, Masters Bloorofleld 12), Horton (3). Hard, Major <2], Ryan &), Messia Banner. Adams, Wood, Mace, Beaver, Redwood. Gentry, Wainhouae, Bates. Grav.Oabitea. Reid, Jackson, MoMillan, Clayton, Battoly, laman, Clayden. Bennett, MoleßWOrth, Hoffman. Wcolcott, Collier, Lang land. Parker, and 13 steerage. Sho left again for Southern ports at 6.30 this evening with car go and a number of passengers. The Bs, Oretl arrived from Wanganui via Taranaki at 10 p.m. Saturday, with 30 head cattle, 225 Bbcop, 38 kega butter, I esses bacon, and the following passengers Mrs Wild and family (I). Mefssraßtracban,Bishop,Dymaohand gon Fisher, BraithwaiK Flood, Hansen. and Kcowles. She left again at 3 o'clock yesterday, for Taranaki

The Northern Company's Btaffa arrived Wai tara ye3terday. with 12 cases gooseberries, 348 cuesi meats, 3 oaßka tallow, 31 eacks bones, 82 kens beef, 28 tierces beef, 151 kegs buttoT, 15 tons frozen meat, 8 trnnkH and 2 tone> Bundrks. 8h« lef c again to day at 1 o'clock, for waitara, In ohargo ot Caotain X Daniels, Oiptain Ncrburf having bien tnncffired fo ore of the Com ■pani'a steamers in Aactiland.

The Northern Company's s s. Qairloch la due from Waitara to-morrow morning with acargo '. of Rook. She roturns again at 1 o'clock,

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING. Bluff, Uila day —The s.s. Te Anau arrived at. ISO am. Saloon passengers for Auckland: Mossrs Winko, Slattor, ForfSt. PitKO". de Han amhure. Howgate. Norrio, Marshall, Mr ana Mrs Blake and child. Port Chalmers, fhis Bay.—Arrived: Tiiinul, from Hobart, 8.8 a»m. New Pi.YMOUTtf, this day.- Arrived: Oroti, from Onohunga, 8.15 o.ni. Tho Tongariro lor Auckland London. December 19.—Tho Tongariro sailed from Plymouth for Auckland and Wellington thisafemoon. Sho will call at TontrifTe and the Cape of Good Hope en route.

Notices to Correspondents.

Colonial—The borough qualification in Eng land, aa ilxcd by tho Act of 18C7, pravo votes ta all occupiers ol dwelling-houses who havo re- Bided for twelve months on tho 31ato£ July, in any year, and havo baen rnted to the poor-rates as ordinary occupiers, and have, on or before tho 20th Joly,' paid such rates up to the pre ceding sth January, and to lodgors who have ocoupled for tho same period lodgings of the annual value unfurnished of £12. Bo far as w» can remembor, thore havo boon no alterations undo on tho borough voting qualification since that date.

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

MONDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1885.

For tho cauie that lacks aasistanco, For tho wronj that needs resistance, For th» futuro in the distanco, And the good that we can do,

Th« conflicting reports about Mr Glad stone's supposed scheme for the restoration of the Irish Parliament leave us entirely to guesswork on the subject. Taking the telegrams in tho order of time of despatch, however, it would appear that subsequent to Mr Gladstone's denial of tho reports published in the " Pall Mall Gazette" and "Standard," the "Timos" pub lished a statement to tlio effect that the Liberal leader had for warded to the Queen a plan for the re storation of tho Irish Parliament, which Her Majesty had referred to her Responsible Advisers. There is nothing so improb able about this statement as to cause us to doubt its substantial accuracy, and tho "Times " must have held the same view when lending tho announcement its authority. As tho acknowledged leader of the largest party returnod by tho ceuntry, Mr Gladstone would be fully warranted in exorcising a privilege allowed to tho meanest subject of tho realm - that of addressing his Sovereign. But, of course, he would merely adopt this coureo as a means of bringing about botweon the conflicting parties some solution of a ques tion which has brought party government in England to confusion, and mado tho weaker tho stronger side. In addressing Her Majesty, Mr Gladstone really addresses Lord Salisbury—ho has had too many proofu of Her Majesty's disfavour to sup pose that she would prefer his advice to that of the noble lord whom Parliamont has given her, oven if ho woro inexperionced and silly enough to intrigue with tho Soveroign against the party in Power. In a national question of this magnitude it would be consistent with tho broad patriotism of the veteran statesman to place hia advice freely at the service of the nation. Indeed if it be the intention of his party to inaugu rate a constitutional change of this magni tude 011 assuming oflico, it is right that Her Majesty and the country should bo apprised of the fact before he is entrusted with the seals of ollico. He might also havo adopted the mode of procedure attributed to him from a knowledgo that even his own party, already less than a clear majority of the House, would be split up on such an issue. The Moderate Liberals are not yet educated up to the point of accepting a res toration of the Irish Parliament as tho right solution of Irish grievances, and even many advanced Liberals have grave doubts about the consequences of endorsing the Home Rule doctrines. Mr Gladstone's conversion, wo believe, is not so recent as some people suppose. Many years ago ho was willing to give a vory largo instalment o£ local Government to Ireland, but found little support among his party. His election speohos, although charac terised by that reserve which i 3 ob served by-the wise tacticinn on whose utter nnccs the fate of a great party hangs, were yet strongly favourable to granting any reasonable demand which a united Ireland might make upon the British Parliament. Wo shall not be surprised, thoreforo, if the policy and the method of promulgating -it attributed to Mr Gladstone by the "Times" receives confirmation. And if so, the details of the scheme, its safeguards for the preservation of all the essentials of union, will be supremely interesting. His plan may yet prove as little satisfactory to tho Homo Rulers as to the Tories. In no case, however, do we percoivo in any accredited schomo of Homeßule the rupture of the Empire lugu briously foreshadowed by tho "Timos."

The Carpenters' Strike.

The simultaneous occurrence of a cry of scarcity of employment, and tho voluntary idleness occasioned by strikes, may seem a little incongruous and vory unfortunate, nevertheless they naturally go together. When there isasuperabundanceof workmen, employers consider the opportunity favour able for lowering the standard of wages, and a conflict follows. Men whose capital is their labour are fully justified in com bining to maintain a fair standard, and where contracts have been taken on the basis of a certain rate of wagee, very little sympathy will be felt for a movement in tended to take advantage of the necessities of the many in order to inordinately swell, at their expense, the profits of the few. Really the only question at iesuo in this strike is whether 10s a day represents a fair standard wage for carpenters who supply their own tools and have much broken time. In the South, we believe, notwithstanding the intense depression, no attempt has ever been made to reduce the rate; and thoso who are best acquainted with the average earnings of carpenters, including some experienced builders, express a strong opinion that 10b is a moderate rate. We believe, therefore, that public sympathy in this conflict will be very strongly on tho side of the men, and that much as the rupture and its consequent distress^are de plored, the carpenters will be sustained by the other societies in a protracted struggle if it should be found necessary.

A supplementary Gazette, issued this morning, declares Queensland an infected place under the Public Health Act of 1876. This action has been taken in consequence of the outbreak of cholera on board the s,s. Dorunda, now In quarantine at Brisbane.

The Telegraph authorities advise that the hours of attendance to be observed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year's Day will be from 9 a.m. to 10a.m., and 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. The Telephone Exchange will be open as usual on the holidays named, ex cept on Christmas Cay, when it will be closed from 10 a.m. till 7 p.m.

Not content with giving Mr Stead throe years' instead of. three months' imprison mentjßeuter's Telegraphic Agency have re carded an unexampled feat in the way of rapid delivery of mails. A message circu lated by them,and published in our morning contemporary in all good faith, states under date London, 19thDecember, that "the New Zealand mails which left Auckland on October 13th were delivered here yesterday via San Francisco, two days before due date." As this would make out the Ban Francisco mail to have occupied 66 days in transit between Auck land and .London, it is certainly very gracious on the part of Reuters people to admit that the delivery was two days in ad vance of time-table date, In point of fact, however, the mails referred to must be those which left this port on 10th of Nov ember, and which, if delivered in London on the 18th inst, were carried in 38 days and delivered at contract time. It may also be news to the minions of Baron Reuter if we mention that under the new contract for trans-Pacific transit, the mails will probably be delivered in London within 34 days after leaving Auckland,

Some long graes behind the Star Hotel, Albert-street, caught fire this morning and caused some alarm amongst residents in that vfcinity. A judicious and plentiful application of water, however, prevented any injury to property.

H-M.S. Nelson is expected to arrive in harbour about S o'clockto-morrow rnorning. Pooplo who are disturbed at thejr matu tinal meal by salooes of artillory will there fore know that a friendly salute and not a warliko invasion that is on the cards.

Proceedings are to be taken against several city tailors and drossmakers for breaches of tho Employment of Female and Others Act.

Mr W. H. Skinner, architect, received to day the following tenders for the erection of a cottage in Havelock-stroet:—E. Milla, £440 ; Frost and Co., £423 ; Morris, £395 ; Potherick, £394; Hardy, £392 10s; Mc- Connochio, £390 ; Brabazon, £375 ; Oliver, £375 ; Jamieson and Tuckor, £306 ; Barra bell, £303 10s ; Komp and Lord, £343 10a ; Douglas, £295.

Mr J. A. Millor, solicitor, Thames, baa accepted tho tondor of Jamioson and Tuckor, builders, Auckland, for building a villa residence at Parawai, from plans by Mr Skinner, architect, the prioo boing £S4O. There wero nino othor tenders, ranging from £l,0i" downwards. Two tondors arrivod by Saturday's steamer, too late for consideration, one being for £827.

Messrs Ambury and English, proprietors ef tho Devonshire Dairy, Newton, gavo their employes their annual outing on Thursday last. Throe omnibuses wero en gaged, and the men with their wives and children wore conveyed to Mr Ambury's farm at Mangaro, whero a plentiful ropaßt awaited them in tho shape of eatables, summer drinks, buns, and strawberries and cream. Tho proprietors wero most indefatigable in their endeavours to gratify and amuso tho com pany ; various games were played, and aong and merriment wore tho ordor of tho day. Tea waa provided in tho largo marquee, and bofofe the return homo, Mr Roberts, in tho name of the employes, ro turned heartfelt thanks to Messrs Ambury and English for their treat.

A very sudden death took place at Mount Eden on Saturday last, though; it h&9 been certified as due to natural causes. The wife of Mr E. B. Stoeken, residing in Stewart atroot, was taken suddenly ill in the early morning, suffering acute agony from internal pains. Two medical men were called in, but all their efforts to alleviate her distress were unavailing, and she died of internal hemorrhage on Satur day night. The deceased was a 3trong, healthy woman of 28 years of ago.

The public debato on " Tho Divine Origin of Christianity," botwoen Messrs Geo. Aldridge and Thos. Walker, opon to night in the Lome-street Hall. Rev. J. S. Hill takes the chair.

A meeting of tho creditors of T. S. Jack son, of Kingsland, which was to havo been held to-day, lapsed for want of a quorum.

In a cricket match between H.M.S. Nolson v. Russell C.C , played at Bay of Islands on Saturday, tho jolly tars wore victorious by 22 rune.

An encounter at fisticuffs occurred in tho saddling paddock at tho Otahuhu races on Saturday, in which tho local jockey E. Williams, a Southern bookmaker named Le Seur, D. O'Brion,' and a man called Evanß took a very prominent rjart. Tho affray was caused in the first instance through Mr T. Halstoad making some adverse remarks to G. Laing, the rider of Snake in tho Railway Plate. Mr T. Halstead writes to us denying tho remarks concerning him that appoarod in this morning's "Hornld." Ho states that ho did not striko Laing, but morely took his whip, and knew nothing whatever of the row at tho time it took place.

Tenders weFe received to-day by Mesars Paul nnd Fripp, architects and liconscd surveyors, for tho erection of shops in Franklin Road, Ponsonby. Tho patentees of tho artificial stono claimiug the advan tngo of tho cheapness of thoir material ovor brick and concrete, it was de cidod to test the case by tender, with the following result: —E. Morris, £559 (brick); E. 8011, £lS2s(biick), £700 (patent atone); Holland, £GCt> (brick), £721> (patont stone); Mason and Mcllwaith, i'GTG (patent stone ; Massoy & Co., .t'tiUS (patont stono); Frost, £715 (patent stone); Woods, i'o'S4 (brick), £757 (patent stono), £6'2J (con crete).

To the Editor : Sir, -Thoro can bo small doubt but that somewhere about 2,000 city nnd suburban mothers will be likely to fool a glow of gratitude towards tho members of tho Grafton Road School Committee for their manly courage in initiat'ng tho long and much-needed reform re school holidays at tho olemontary schools.—Yours, etc., Citizen.

Tho wrestling match did not eventuate in the Lome street Hall on Saturday even ing, owing to tho paucity of attondanco.

Tho Kov. Mr W'howell preached at Ntiwton Congregational Church yestorday evening, owing to tho pastor, tho Roy. T. Adams, being at present in a woak state of health.

Mr Thomas Walker delivered a lecturo in the Opera House last night on "Tho Crimes and Cruelty cf Christianity, or tho Dovil in tho Parsonß for 1800 Years." Tbo leeturor gave a graphic description of tho persecu tion and cruelty of which ecclesiasticiem bad been guilty during successive ages in Europe, and asserted that tho same in tolerant spirit was still in oxistenco, though it lacked tho power which it formorly pos sessed Tho delivory of tho lecturo was precoded by a number of musical selec tions.

A mysterious outbreak of flro occurred about 5.30 o'clock on Saturday ni/ht in a case of rubbish and waste paper placed under a staging in tho yard attachod to tho premises of Mr Uabriel Lewis, auction eer. A lady lying ill in bod in Angolo'c dining-rooms next door, saw tho glaro of tho flames, and gavo tbo alarm, which was then repeated from the Insurance Com pany's fire-bell. Somo members of tho Salvage Corps and Firo Brigado, as woll as Superintendent Thomson, Detective Jones, and Constable McGovorn, woro early upon tho scene, but ore they arrived the fire had been quenched by the timely application of a few buckoteful of wator.

At the meeting of the French Literary Society on Saturday evening Mr Thomas Mahoney read with pronounced effect the opening and concluding scenes of" Le Juif Polonais," tho first being descriptive of the Jew's visit to tho Alsatian auborgo and his murder, and the lost depicting tho death of Matthias, tho murderer, who was not found out.

Roy. T. G. Carr, preaching at Pitt street Wesloyan Church last ovonin/, appoaled to Christian people to put their Christianity into a practical form by shopping during the early part of the day, and thus seek to lesson the long hours of toil now pressing upon a large number of young men ana women in tho business houses of this city.

On Saturday afternoon the Domain was the econe of a series of intorofiting foot races, the contestants, starter, and judges being all employees of the New Zealand Timber Company. All the races were spiritedly contested, and the utmost good humour prevailed. A very enjoyable after noon was spent, and bo general was the satisfaction that it is almost certain that the programme of the New Zealand Timber Company's sports will be looked for with annually increasing interest. The Bret race, 120 yards, was run in heats, and decided by pointß, with the following result: —Ist heat: Duffin, 1; Conway, 2; Lye, 3. 2nd heat: Little, 1 ; Maesey, 2 ; Townshend, 3. Final heat: Duffin, 1; Lye, 2 ; Massey, 3. The second heat had to be run twice, owing to some jostling, and Edmonds, who came in first the first time, owing to a misunderstanding, did not run again, and unfortunately lost) hie chance of winning this race. 420 yds Han dicap : Conway, 1; Peters, 2; Lye and McHalo (tie), 3. 1 Mile Walking : Towns hend, 1; Brown, 2. Messrs Cowley end Wheeler finished first and second, but wero disqualified owing to unfair walking. There was no mistaking their ability to travel, and they will on another occasion give a good account of themselves.

Wo have roceived from Mr W. Meara (bookseller and stationer, of Queen-street) a copy of "Yule-Tide," Letts, Son and Co.'s Christinas annual for 1885. It is superbly got-up, and forma the cheapest two shil lings' worth of art and holiday literature that has so far come within our ken this season. Incidental to the annual, pnd given away along with it, are no less than seven pictures, each of which is worthy of being framed. The chief of these is a large, double-sheet picture in colours, entitled, "Never Mind," being a copy of Mr Fred. Morgan's painting of the same name. It represents two little girls sitting upon a eofn, one looking mortified at the accidental decapitation of her punchinello, and the other trying to console her with a kiss. The other pictures are reproductions in monochrome upon stiffened paper of the following celebrated works:—"The Heather Belle," by J. Craig; "Wild Flowers," by A. Piot; "Feeding the Hungry" and "Going Ta ta," by Harriette Sutcliffe; " The Two Orphans," by S. E. Waller ; "Undine and the Knight," after R. P. Staples. Theeo pictures would grace anyone's drawing room. The lefcter-nresa comprises a series of etorics, romantic, sensational, and senti mental, which are supposed to be tolrl on Christmas Eve. Among the cheap things of a cheap season this annual seems to be one of the most notable.

The Balo of fancy work held in connec tion with tho St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church concludod on Saturday night, the balance of tho goods being auctioned at tho close of the evoning by Mr J. B. GilfiHan. Tho young ladies presiding at the stalls ap peared in fancy coj-fcumo, which lont an additional charm to tho scene. Tho venture has been a decided succoss, far oxceeding tho anticipation of tho starters of the move ment, the total receipts amounting to £150,

In preaching at Berosford-street Con gregational Church yesterday morning from tho text " Givo us this day our daily bread," tho Rev. Mr Livons said that" God was not a tradesman that needed reminding of the quantity of food that would be re quired for thoir daily consumption. Tho population of the world would still obtain thoir food if there wero no prayers used, even as many men had food who never prayod." To his thinking this sentenco was merely acknowledging God's gifts.

There was a fair attendance at tho bazaar held on Mr Edaon's grounds, Cheltenham Beach, in aid of tho funds of theDevonport Wesleyau Church. In tho ovening the grounds presented an animated scene, being lit up with a number of Chinese lanterns. Towards 9 o'clock Mr G. Sibbin acted as auctioneer, and disposed of tho articles which then remained unsold, Mr Edson is to bo complimented for having inaugurated such a successful mothod of combining business with pleasure.

There was no sitting at tho District Court to-day, the only caBO sot down for hearing having been settled.

A man named Joseph Maidon, a carter in tho employ of Captain H. Elliott, is at prosent suffering severely from what ap poars to be tho effects of poison. It seems that on Friday ho ate somo tinned salmon fov hia dinnor, and thon returned to his work. Shortly afterwards ho was soized with violent pains, and had to bo carried from tho street into a doctor's establish ment. Here ho roceivod overy attention, but apparently to no purpose. His body and limbs swelled to an extraordinary sizO, and at last he was removed home in a cab, where ho now lies, out of danger, but still sufforing. Tho theory propounded is that in eating the mlmon the man must also havo swallowed several pollets of solder, which aro usually found within tho tins.

In the Supremo Court at Wellington this morning Mr E. T. Gillon, on behalf of Mr J. Faustono Adams, of Lon don, proprietor of thb copyright of the opera af "Maritana," obtained an interim injuncsion to restrain tho Wilson and Majoroni Opera from performing thot opera in tho colony ponding the action taken against them for infringomont of copyright, This application was formerly thrown out on a technical objection,

Yesterday special services took placo nt St. Peter's, Surrey Hills, in celebration of tho first anniversary of that Church. Tho morning sorvico was conducted by tho Kov. A Carrick, of St. Andrew's; tho pnstor, Kov. R. Somervillo, proachod in tho afternoon to tho children, and in tho evening Rev. It. F. Macnicol, of St James's, gavo a discourse. Thoro wero good an dioncoa and liberal collections on behalf of of tho Church Funds.

A case of scarlet fever in A'bort-stroof was roportod to tho Sanitary Inspector to day.

Tho modals offered by Dr. Campbell for competition among tho students of tho Auckland Free School of Art havo been awarded by tho examiner, Mr Giffbrd, as follows : —Bost study from tho atatuo, full length: 1, Mips Galbraith; 2, Miss E. Martin. Best study from tho bust; 1, Miss M. Wostwood ;2, Mr Durrieu. Bost study from the flat: 1, MissNollio Havill. For tho time study drawing from tho round (study, the hond of Diunno), timo allowed, 1 1 hours, tho examiner placed Miss M, Wostwood first. Thoro are now 35 ptudonts in attondanco at tho classes. On Saturday nftornoon thoro was an exhibi tion of paintings done by pupils, which wore vory croditablo aud show progressive achievements in tho realm oi truo art.

At tho , performance of " Under the Palms" oil Friday ovening last in St. James's Hall, the orchestral parts woro omitted. Tho whole of the accompani ments wero played by Mr W. H .Wobbo on the piano, Mr A, Wisoman presiding at tho organ.

A buggy accident occurred in Pitt stroot on Saturday, but fortunately did not result as soriously as might have been anticipated. Mr Patterson, livoryand bait stablo keeper, and a man who is in his omploy, wero bring ing a pony recently purchased by CaptaiN Elliott. It had every appoarance of being a quiet animal, and also showed signs of having boon in harness. Under these cir cumstances they felt no hesitation in har nessing it to a buggy. Tho animal stood quiet until Mr Patterson and his man got into tho vehicle, whou it immediately began to plungo violently. It next bolted across the road and swerved into a tram-car which was passing, brooking soveral panels in tho car. Tho pony noxt boltod across tho road, and collided with a telegraph post. The shock was co eovere that tho shafts eepar (itoii from tho body, and tho man who hold the reins was draggod aleng tho road by the horso. Fortunatoly ho, poon bec»nio disentangled from tho rom, and tho mad dened pony dashed away with tho shafts*. Previous to this Mr Patterson had jumped out. He at once went to the assistance of his man, whom ho found to be in an inson siblo condition.

People on tho qni vine for eomothing choice In tbciowoliery line will do well to give heed to the announcement elsawhero that Mr li. Arthur continues tomorrow at his auction mart the eals of tho splendid Southorn stock of gold and silver watcho?, chains, stride, brooches, etc., and diamond, ruby, sapphirn, otc, rings, pendants, and so forth. The Roods must bo cleared, nnd on Saturday somo of them wont for a mero bngntollo.

It seems, from reference to Homo papers, s lint. English ladios of distinction are beginning to acknowledge thst there is us much truo art in tho making of a lndy'u dress, to that it. may fit the woaiergracefully, as thoro is in thepuinting of a bi'aul Kni ploture, and that romo of them oi'o planning how to learn without going throuch a work-room apprenticeship The art of drrss maliing and adjusting uiilllnury Is ono of tho fineßt of »rts, and though timisaocls prnotloe few excel at It. Tho undersigned knows this well, a' d li'is spired no pain* to get thn b* t artists that cm ho had, ones that cxc-1 in dress making and millinery, and whoso tilcnts aro specially adapted for theso occupations. Ladies are respectfully invitod to call and fee if this in not bo, and judge for thomselves. During Chrlstmna week, and up to Now Yoar'a Day, beautifully Trimmed Hats and Bonnets will bo sold vory cheap, and all orders will bo executed quickly an i woll, at J. Oilmoro'B, Draper, Upper Symonds-strootand Karangahape Koad. Pleaso note tho Karnng'hnpo Uo&d address: Illsjuat oppo:ito tho Bank of New Zoaland,—[Advt].

FIRE IN IRELAND STREET.

At 10 minutes to five on Saturday aftor noon an alarm of fire was rung out on the bells in various parts of tho City, Tho smoke that rose in volumes to the sky, soon proclaimed the scene of destruction to be somowhero in the South Ward. Under Superintendent Hughes, tho Fire Brigade quickly turned out, and poceoded west ward guided by tho pillar of smoke, they speedily ascertained that tho fn c was in Iroland-street, a narrow thorough faro running parallel with Franklin Road and debouching into England-street. The Ponsonby Fire Brigade, undor Foroman Cummings, and the Salvage Corps, under Captain Field, were also upon the ground, the former being tho first of the three bodies to arrive. It waafoundthatthe flames had full possession of the seven-roomed residence of Captain Peter Matzen, while tho adjoining residence of Mrs Ellis seemed to be in imminent danger. A hose was quickly run out, and in a few moments tho plentiful supply of water arrested the pro gress of the consuming element, and in 5 or 10 minutes longer completely ex tinguished tho conflagration, thus putting an end to all danger. Tho charred frame of Captain Mattson's was left standing as a monument of tbo efficiency of the Fire Brigade and the city water supply, but for tunately the owner had managed to save a good deal of his furniture. Mrs Elli&'s house was charred on the Bide and roof, and this, with some injury to her furnituro by removal, is her only loss. Ono of the chimneys of Captain Matzen's house, evidently rather unskilfully built, unex pectedly fell during the progress of the fire, and four firemen had, in consequence, a very narrow escape. Lest a similar accident should occur, Superintendent Hughes had tbo other chimney pulled down. Nothing definite is known as to the origin of the affair. Matzen says that there was a fire in an open fireplace in the washhouse, at the back of the kitchen, She was at the time in the kitchen at work, when, hearing a roaring noise, she went into the houso, and saw flames issuing from the casing of the chimney, their efforts to extinguish tho fire being futile. She called her husband, who was busy painting the fence, and with the assistance of the neighbours, they got out as much of the furniture as possible. Captain Matzen's house was insured for £300, and the furniture for £200, in the Norwich Union. The resHenco of Mrs Ellie, owned by a Mr Cnok, hur insured inthaSouth British for £16'). Mr Dun.-ford, another neighbour, had iiii- furniture in-, cured for £lou in the Colonial, but the i damage is wholly nominal, '

Carpenters' arid Joiners' Strike.

In accordance with the resolution agreed upon at tho mooting on Saturday evening, all tho carpenters and joiners engaged upon tbo Victoria Arcade, 45 in num bit, wont out on strike this morn ing. All day long the committee appointed to watch the works patrolled around the premises to note if any man re turned to his work. The proceedings throughout wore vory orderly, there being no attempts at bullying or intimidation. The men congregated in front of the build ing on the opposite side of the road, and discussed tho situation of affairs. From their language it is evident that the men do not blame Mr McGuire bo much as those who thoy boliovo to be the cause of the attempted reduction. Apparently they doom that he is merely fetching the nuts out of tho firo for those who do not wish to burn their own fingers. Whether or not the men are right in their con jecture it is hard to cay, but one thing is certain, the men aro very positive in making the assertion that other contractors have combined to make the trial of reduc tion. During tho whole of the day the central committee have been in seßeion at the Working Men's Club-room, and in the morning it was decided to make the strike general. Sub-committees were appointed to visit, during the dinner-hour, the principal works now in progress, and ap peal to tho men not receiving 10a per day to como out on strike.

• At 12 o'clock tho various deputations waited on the monengaged in the city, and succeeded in persuading those engaged on the Free Public Library building and on Messrs Mallondino's new premises, Wel lesly-streot East, to .also como out on strike. . I This morning two men appeared inclined to Btart work at the Victoria Arcade, but the Vigilnnoe Committee mot thorn and explained the eta to ef affairs, when they at once withdrew. About dinner-time tho caretaker of the Working Mens' Club felt it incumbent upon him to notify tho Committee that they could no longer meet in the room occupied by Ihem. Consequently the men secured tho schoolroom attached to the Prim itive Methodist Church at the foot of Alexandra-street, where] the secretaries and a numbor of assistants have remained tho whole of the aftornorn, taking; down tho names of the men who from time to time aro brought in by the.pickets and registered as being on tho strike. About 100 men are now on the strike, and numbers' of others are constantly arriving. The Committee havo acted with commendable promptness, handbills boing already printed, and a decision arrived at to hold a monster meeting of tho trade on Wednesday in somelarge hall.

Tbo Trades and Labour Council have but n written to, to afford all tho assistance in thoir power to tho movomchr, and tho various trades unions are understood to be in favour of voting pocunlary aceitance to tho mon on strike. Tho men on gagod on Horon'B job on the wharf havo promised to como out to morrow morning. Men are on strike from the following employers :—A. McGuiro( Victoria Arcade), Malcolmson and Price (Freo Library), Ponk and Allen, Mallondino's Bros., 'buildinge, and Watson'i) buildings. A meeting is being arranged of all con noctod with tho building trade to consider tho position of atfairs, and Mr Moss, M.11.1V, hn.M ogroed to take the ohair on tho occasion.

H.M.S. NELSON.

(BY TKLEOIUrH—OWN CORRESPONDENT, )

Russell, this day. H.M.S. Nelson got under weigh for Auck land at 11.15 this forenoon. She will steam slowly down tho coast, and may bo expected to arrive in Auckland harbour at 8 a.m. to-morrow.

A NORTHCOTE SCANDAL.

The Butcher, the Bootmaker, and tho

Groen-eyed Monster.

Edwin Bird, of Northcoto, was brought up at thu Police Court today ova charge of using threatening and abusive languago to one Thos. Goodaerc. Defendant pleaded notguilty through his solicitor, Mr Cotter. Mr Edward Coopor, wiio appeared for tho prosecution, said this waß oni! of v long series of offences. Defendant had bcod brought up once before, and was bound over to keep thu peace towards Uoodacre. This was eight or nine months ago. Almost as soon as the period tor which Bird was bound over had expired, tho annoyancos rocammenced. An injunction was recently laid against dofend ant, and was withdrawn upon an apology being made. The evidonco of tho complainant was to tho effect that defendant was constantly an noying and making threats against him. Wit ness kept a loaded gun in his houso in consc quenco of these throats, and nevor wont up tho rond alone without protection. Ho never mot Bird without being insulted, and invariably crossed tho road to avoid meeting him.— Mr Cotter, in cross-examining tho witness, put Bonio questions respecting tho maternity of his children. Mr Cooper objected to the question, as the answer would have nothing to do with the case. Mr Cotter rotorted that it had, mid said that, liko many other casos, thoro was a liuly in this. Mr Cooper submitted that tho question was an attempt to damage Mr Good acro's character rather than sot up a dofence. The Bench ruled that tho quostion might be put. Defendant, under cross-examination, admitted that he had two children by his housekeeper, Mrs Miller. His wife died sovoral yoarg ago, and of that ho was quite suro. Ho had still two children alive in England. Mrs Millar hadbeon living with him and kcoping his houso for four years. He was not in tho least degree jealous of Bird. He had complained to Mrs Millor of her conduct in speaking to Bird, but that was not what ho was annoyed at. Ho might have punished Mrs Miller for being in communica tion with Bird, and might have struok her for thai reason. Accused culled him a dog, and said if he lived another day ho would poison him. Witness missed somo books from his placo tho other day, but did not accuse Bird of taking them. However, ho had reason for bolloving that nobody olso took thorn. Ho did not get a search warrant against Bird, but his honso was searched by the police A boy named Curtis was called in corroboration, and while douying any animosity against dofendant. ho admitted that Ilivil accused him of taking a bottlo of bcoul from his place, and he confessed to it, holding at. the same Hint tho bottlo which was under his mattress had been given to him by tho house keeper. Mr. Cotter, In defonce, urged that Ooodttcrp, who admitted living in open adultery with his housokcopor, was annoyed at tho friendship between her and accusod, and honco tho information being laid, llird was called, and denied having spoken to (Joodacro for thrco months. Ho llatly contradicted Goodacro's evidence of tho threats. Tho| Bench elicited the further facts that tho parties livod in adjoin ing houses. Ono was tho village bootmaker, and the other tho butcher. Tho caso was even tually dismissed, each party to pay his own costs.

THE RECLAMATION WALL.

Another serious mishap has occurred in connection with the efforts to bolster up tho reclamation wall. Tho central buttress had almoet been completed in the required position on Saturday last, and yesterday a man was engaged pumping out some water when the concern collapsed with a great crash, tho woodwork giving way and allowing the cement formation to spread. The man who was on the but tress escaped without injury, although placed in a very dangerous position. The butreases wero built by Messrs Hay wood and Glaegow. They will loose con siderably by tho as the whole affair will probably have to be cleared away and constructed. It is supposed that the woodwork was not sufficiently strong to bear the concrete, and that this was tho cause of the collapse.

The elaborate preparations which are being made for the dramatic season that Geo. Darrell inaugurates on Boxing Night with tho production of bis celebrated drama, "The Sunny South," are now well advanced, and afford the assurance of a suc cession of rare treats. Especial care is being taken to mount realistically the various plays, and a thrilling performance may be anticipated on the opening night, The dramatis personae in " The Sunny South " are as follow:—Matt Morley (an Anglo-Australian), Worthy Chester (an English gentleman), Ivo Came (of the genue—new ohum), Ben Brewer (a repre sentative digger), Eli Grup (a man on change), Perfidy Pounce (a hian of busi ness), Johnny Jinks (a eon of the soil), Dick Duggan (a bushranger), Black Steve (his mate), Black Trackqr Jim (a native com panion), Tommy Toffs (a tintinnabuliat) Sergeant Swoop (a hot copper), Station Master (on the ranges), "Babs" Berkley (bred in the bush), Clarice Cheater (born in tho purple), Rebecca (H)Ann (reared in the kitchen), Matilda Wander, and Mrs Mulrooney; besides diggers, bushrangers, policemen, civilians, bailiffs, girla, &c , by fifty auxiliaries. The namesof the characters show that Mr Darrell has a penchant for "Apt alliteration's artful aid." There is plenty of life and sensation in the play The scenes are variously laid in Enptand and on tbo Australian goldfieldp, and anaons ' the, ineidonte, thnrn are the finding o f a biff i nut-sot, the. rtickinfr-up of the btmk, to i abduction, und » buehraugeni' utUck and a i final ropulso. I

CABLEGRAMS.

[BY ELECTBIO TELEQKAPH.-COPXBIOHT.]

[reuteb's telegrams.]

London Wool Sales, i London, December 18,-Forty thousand rsja^^rbToiAoS Elles, incfuding 21,000 held over from last Bales.

England and.Egypt. Constantinople, December 19.-Mukh tar Paaha, who was appointed 1 urUisn Commissioner to Egypt with.Sir Henry D. Wolff, has not yet loft this city, the recent hostile encounters between the Soudanese Arabs and the British troops haying ren dered the Anglo-Turkish Conventiona dead letter for the present.

Afghan Frontier Commission Disagree. The work of delimiting the Rubbo-Afghan frontier has been brought to a standstill in consequence of the extremely divergent views of tho representatives of England and Russia regarding, the wohaion of Meruchak, in the territory of the lattor country.

London Wool Sales.

Forty thousand bales arrived up to to day for tho next series of colonial wool auctions, which commence on January IJ. Tho probable quantity to bo offered is 200,000 bales, including 21,000 held over from last sale.

The Australian Federal Council,

Mr J, B. ThuratOD, Colonial Secretary of Fiji, will attend tha mooting of the Federal Council.

Sugar Production In Oueensland. A cargo of Drysdales1 Sugar from Queens, land has averaged £16 per ton. The beat of it brought £18.

Servia Desirous of Peace,

Servia has promised not to renew the war, or to take any stops that will provent a union with other countrios.

Another Largo Firo at Adelaide.

Adelaide, December 19.—A most dis astrous tiro broko out yesterday at tho warehouses of Messrs Crooke and Brooker, Fort Adelaide, the wholo of which was com pletely destroyed. Some other adjoining warehouses had a narrow escape. Messrs Crooke and Brooker estimate the damage at £36,000 to £40,000. The loss is covered by an insurance to tho amount of £25,000, in which all the principal companies are in terostod. Tho Australian Fodoral Council. Melbourne, this day —The Hon. Jas. Service, Premier, and the Hon. Graham Berry, Colonial Secretary, will represent the colony of Victoria at the forth coming Federal Council at Hobarfc. The Hon. G. F. Korferd Will accompany them as legal adviser.

CHOLERA IN QUEENSLAND.

Another Death on the Dorunda. Brisbane, this day. Another death from cholera has occurred among tho Dorunda's passengers. Several other suspicious cases aro in existence.

Political Crisis in New South Wales

(REUTERS TELEGRAMS.) (Received December 21 —Noon Sydney, this day. Siu John Robertson is meeting with Horioiis obstacles in bis attempts to form a Cabinet, f ovoral of the gentlomon wlioso names have boon mentioned asjhis colleagues have declined to accept portfolios, and it ie now considered donbtful whether he will succeed in forming a Ministry.

The Castletownroche Murders.

Shoehon Sontenocd to Death. (KKUTEIt'S TELEGEASt.) London, Dccombor 19. William Sueeiian, who was arrested at Auckland charged with the murder of his mother, sister, aad brothor at Costletown roche has been convicted of tho crime, and has been sontoncod to death.

THE IRISH QUESTION.

» ♦ Sir Gladstone's Scheme Denied and Ko- Afflrmod. [reutku's telegrams ] London, December 18th. Mr Gladstone announces that the article published in yostorday's "Pall Mall Gazette "is without foundation. He doniee tho existence of any such scheme as that attributed by tho writer of tho article, and disavows any intention of acting aa indi cated therein. Mr Gladstones takes tho opportunity of stating that announcements in the newspapers at present relative to the line of policy ho has determined to adopt aro more conjectures, as he has not yet mode known his intentions to anyone. London, December 19. Tho "Times" to-day states that Mr Glad flfcono has submitted to Her Majesty the Queen a plan for the re-establishment of the Irish Parliament, and further announces that Her Maiosty has referred tho scheme to Hor Ministers for approval. » [special to press association.] London, December 19. The •'Times,'' in an article on Mr Glad stone's policy, says that tho conscience of tho country is deeply shocked at his con version, which might load to the disruption of the Empire, and tho article urges the moderate Tories (? Liberals) to reject tho proposals. Mr ©'Connor, M.P., in an address to tho electors, states that nothing short of tho liberties extended to Canada will satisfy the Irish people.

THE ENGLISH ELECTIONS.

Exact State of Parties. London, Docember 19. The results of the olections aro now esti mated aa follows :—Liberals, 331; Conser vatives, 249; Parnellites, 86 ; independent members, 4. The number of new members is 352, Tho " Times " states that the followers of Mr Chamberlain are variously ostimated at from 60 to 150.

ATHLETIC TOURNAMENT.

Tukre is on exhibition to-day in the Queon street window of Mr Smith, tobacconist, eight handsome gold medals mado by Mr Kohn.totheorderofMeesrsFaganandFoloy. These medals are intended for presenta tion at the forthcoming athletic tourna ment, which commences on the evening of the 30th of December, and continues for three nights in the new athletic hall at the bottom of Grey-street. The medals aro worked in a neat design of einglo Maltose and double crosses, and on the face are engraved figuree of men engaged in various athletic contests. During to-day the medals attracted an amount of interest, the general opinion being that they were woll worth winning. Entries for the contests must be made not later thaa 10 p.m. on the 2. 4 th .»* «* tho Masonic Hotel, Princes street. Ihe programme comprises the fol lowing events:-light and middle-weight amateur box.ng. light and heavy-weight amateur wrestling, three styles of wrestllnc open to all comers, 1 hour's walking match, i-iS •/ J 1 dlca§V 3 hourß> K°-<»s-you-please bndn£ ' heavy-weight professional

Inaugural services in connection with fcSTi! °f the now Congregational wW at ?°vonP«* place yesterday, when special services were held In the rS Servi-°V aV ouducted W Revs 6 .). Robertson, in the afternoon Mr B Wood dol.vorod an addreesto parent, and children; mm m the evening Uev. <; \V T Sr ■ pmebed to an appreciative aiulWnco. Tlw about £ia duriDg th 6 day ttmouuted

The Auckland Summer Meeting.

This Morning's Training Notes,

[l!Y HIPFONA.J

Anticipating some work of an unusual character, a largo number of onlookers put in an appoarance at Elleralio this morning, but they were somewhat diaappointod for their journey out, nothing of importance taking place. Nelson was tho lirst to make his appearanco on the track, and ho wont twice round at a good swinging paco, moving freely and well. The Cup favour ite Stoneyhurat had Wapiti for a com panion, and tho pair put in about two miles, the greater portion of which was done at their best. Stoneyhurat got over the ground in an excellent manner, but Wapiti ippeared to go a trifle short. Dorringer and Muck (in company) wero- sent once round strongly, when Musk was beaten off, and King joined Derringor, the pair coming home fast. Subsequently Musk and King put in another three rounds at medium pace, and the two-year-olds Petroleum (in neck cloth) and Cateaby did similar work. Foul Shot, Libeller, and Tetford (in clothing) cantered twice round, coming homo with a smart brush, and Alpine Rose and Capaizo performed useful work. Taaman, who had a body cloth on, was treated to about throe miles, moving in a very taking mannor. Tho son of St. Albans ia looking in great nick. Wright sent Woodnymph, Rovolver, and Contractor ueetul work, the former striding along in good stylo, and Waitiri, after accomplishing once round at medium pace, was picked up by Salvage tho pair putting in a strong milo. The two-year-old colt Scot Free was restricted to an easy task, and Quilp and Medico(in company) did serviceable work, spurting homo. Carbineer and Cast Ashore were sent a useful two miles, and the jumpers Kingask, Alario, Alfred, and Caoutohouc did serviceable work. Turcjuoifo and Necklace were not out, and it 19 said that the pair were tried over the Cup distance about mid-day on Saturday last, Necklace having a lot tho best of the gallop. Among those on the course this morning was Mr II Redwood, who arrived by tho s.s. Hawea yesterday. The Cup candidate Refrigerator and Clogs, also arrived by tho same steamer, and the laßtnamod waa among the horses out, but Refrigerator did not put in an appearance. Consequent on a good gallop with Tasman on Saturday morning, Waitiri has come in for some notico for tho Auckland Cup, and about 500 hna been written againßt her at 100 to 8 and 10. On Saturday night, 300 to 90 was accepted about Stonoyhurst, and for the Steoplechaeo 200 to 40 was written against Shotovcr. Necklace has advanced to 100 to 14 (off), while Turquoise has re coded to 100 to 5 (off.) Mr J. O. Evett, the handicapper of the Auckland Racing Club, the owner of Stoneyhuret, and soveral Southern sports men wero passengers by tho s.s. Ringa rooma, which arrived this morning.

Tho steeplechaser Granvillo, purchased by Mr J. Gallagher from a Victorian about throe weeks ago, mot with his doatli at the Otahuhuraceson Saturday. After winning the Hurdle raco, he was saddled uplator in the afternoon to contest the Steeplechase, but when occupying a good position in the ovent, ho came down at a 4 foot post and rail fence hidden from view, and ricked his back. Tho obstacle on the landing side had ft treacherous ditch about 3 feet wido, and it seems the horse, getting his hind legs into it, was unable to riso, and rolled ovor. Messrs Halstoad Brothers, tho veterinary surgeons, were coon in attendance, and on examination thoy pro nounced tho horße'B injurios of n vory serious character. They at once had him convoyed to a shed belonging to Mr F. Wills, but despite all their efforts he diod at 3 o'clock on Sunday morning. J. Rao, who rodo Granvillo, escaped unhurt.

Tho Takapuna Jockey Club havo drawn up the programme for their Summer Meet ing on the 29th January, and it will appear in our advertising columns to-morrow. There ara seven events, tho best being the Takapuna Cup of 125 soys , Steeplechase of lOObovb, Hurdles of GOsovs., and An niversary Cup of lOOsovs. The Canterbury Jockey Club have only received four acceptances for tho Mid summor Handicap, run on New Year's Day, viz., Leon, Lady Emma, Patrician, and Captain Webster.

THE UNEMPLOYED.

Butwkks the hours of 9 o'clock and 11.30 this morning, the oflicc of Mr Maj'B, chairman of the Waitcnmtfi Council was completely beseigod hy men anxious for employment on the Grout North Kond works at, Waikomiti. Hy 11.30 three ganga of married men wore made up. No. 1 .and 2 gangs number 10 men each, while No. 3 giuiff, which is bossed by Mr C'onn'cll, chairman of tho Unemployed Committee, com prise 15 men. All three gangs will commence work to-morrow. Wo learn that there were moie applicants for employment than could be found for the married applicants. However, it is expected that two or three additional gangs will bo put on during the next day or so. Two men who were found unsuitable for heavy pick and shovel work wire cent by Jlr Mays to the works at Newmarket. Mr Perclvnl wants three men for a few days at the grand stand. Ellerslie. Applicants should be there at eijjht o'clock to-morrow morning.

New Zealand Smelting Co.

A report by tho assayer of the Now Zealand Smelting Company that tho bullion was rising satisfactorily and that it had reached 22 ounces of gold and 35 ounces of silver per ton has set the tongues of gossips wagging. As our readers are doubtless aware, the quartz.'at present under going treatment at the company's furnace com prises parcels purchased from tho Crown G.M. Co. ana othor mines. Some 50 or 60 tons wero purchasod from the Crown Company at £814s per ton, and on tho assumption that only tho Crown stutr has been treated in tho furnace, a very general opinion has been formed that tho Smelting Company's assay very much under valued the Crown quartz. Mr Mcnzies, secre tary to tho Smelting Company, who wns inter viewed on tho matter this morning, points out that besides tho Crown quartz his company pur chased high-priced parcels from other mines, viz., the ltoso and the Kenihvorth, and states tliat probably tho assayer has treated tho more prolific quartz first. Mr Adam Porter. Chair man of the Crown directors, and who is also a director of tho Smelting Company, seems in clined to discredit the statement that the Crown quarUs was much undervalued. However, at tho cleaning up it will bo scon how tho yields correspond with the assays. We trust that for the satisfaction of tho public the Smelting Com pany will make public full details of tho present smelting.

Ordination and Mission Services at St. Paul's.

Bishop Cowie held an ordination sorvice yesterday morning at St. Paul's Church There wasa large congregation. The candidates for ordination woro the Beve. W. E. H. Pcrcival and It. 0. Hewlett. Tho following clergymen were prosent: -Dr. Kidd, Revs. C. Bodington, G. K. Mason, C. M. Nelson, A. 6. Purohaa, J. Batos, H. Walpolo, and VV. Colder. Tho sorvioo oponod with tho singing of tho 50th hymn, A. and M. The eormon was preached by tho Rev. V. Bodington, who delivored an eloquont discouraa to the candidates, taking hia text from 1 Corinthians, xlv, 8.. "For if tho trnmpet Rive an unoenain sound, who ehall prepare himself to the battle. Iho candidates were presented by tho Key. 0 M. Nelson,M.S., in tho noooseary absence of Yen. Archdoacon Dudloy. At the Communion oftloo tha Auto Communion was takfn by ihe liov. A. G. Purohas, Uio epistle was read by Dr. Kidd. and tho Oospol by the Key. G. ffi. Mason. Bishop Cowie was colebrant, assisted by the Rovo. Dr. Kidd and C. M. Nelson. Tho Bishop next addretsod tho candidates, and after the hymn, " Come, Holy Ghost," had been sung, tho ordination was made, 'iho Niceno Creed was then eung, and tho service wa* con oluded with the prayer for tho churoh militant. The mission cervices yesterday also attracted largo congregations. In the afternooD, the Rev. 0. Bodlnßton Ravo nn animated address to children, on tho "Sovon Pillars of Wisdom," which was doliverod in tho misslonor'a fervid and lluent style. At tho eatno hour, the Rev. G. K. Mason gave an address to men, basing his remarKs on the 10th chapter of St. Paul's Kpistlo to the Corinthians. A considerable auditory of men listened with muoh attention to Mr Mason's remarks. Tho church was crowded lost eyonlna by persona desirous Of listening to Mr Bodington, tho senior mlasioner, who delivored a discourse from tto Boafc of Deutoronony, chap, i, v. 13. In tho oourso at his sermon Mr itodiugton referred to tho controversy caused by the publication of tho Marriugo Garment, and How to Put it, on." Heaolcuowk'dgedthatihoandMrlUaeonliacUoJi plled It. ai.d asserted it contained notnint; but whi.t was enjoined by tho Common Prayor Book ot tko Anglican. Church. Mr Bodington conten ded that the compilers of the Wedding Garment had not in the least departed from th» rules and doctrines laid down in tho tho consitution of the Church of Kmtiaud in Now Zealand. As to tho doctrine of confession, s ,id Mr Hodington, was not that read from tbelr Prayer Book that night In regard to the Communion service ? He liad taught that it a man dd not like to confess openly before the congrega tion, ho could go oithor to tho pastor, or oven to the vestry, and ttiero along with mem kneel down together and confess their sins to God. As to the absolution, it was also in fio Prayer-booh, and if any reasonable person who had not read their littlo pamphlet bought a copy and compared it with tho Prayer book, ho would find that thoro w»a nothing in it that could not be found there also, Ho considered that tho Church ot England taught tho soundest doctrines of Christianity in the world, land he wonld say this with all due roßpoot to other denominations, whom he es toernod for their dovotednoss In teaching what they bn'loved to be true. A largo part of tlio congregation remained for tho instruction gi «• v by tho Kov. G. K. Maaon on tho doctrine of ilio Uoiy Ghost.

OUR GOLDFIELDS.

Prospeotiag v, ■, is gold in the King Oa^J^ tt^ been known aa a ?*** ha. C not remains to be eeen ThJ*? 4U °t people have; now another n AackW tho same as when the Tham^^r, opened, of putting the eSSSL*? feft andopeninganewdißtrictforth fi 7-htollgli Alex Sanders, of th o ln 8 «3« Secretary, where all informal tamed, and Messrs E. Rvan'^U old prospectors well-known «t ??■?*«« Corromaniel, and QacS^l^^tl pclected to prospect heretofore *******

THAMES.

[F R OMOUBOWNCoB BEgpo!n)ii(Tj; Cambria.—ln the winro 1.1 Jl level the reef iaßtVtrft^ 3 mineral, but no gold was t& X.""* last taken down. A cresset bto 5, ,*" wall has been commenced at Vrf«LrH feet, with the object of <pfa**** .<* « lode wostward of the break $ in the cross-cut at No. 41evelis '"""hy hard, and renders progress ye» "^^J aiter the holidays the manaee? »nr I El" tho rock drill into action inf, b*6 have been given by tha direct™!/?*11' delivery of 10 teJofmta^ and a similar quantity of taUlnSkiT^ latter will not be prepared to ZS "" un«. d the roasting Pp,a Pntt b r^ be treated during the prtt£t\s*s« stopes on No. 2 reef at No sti"l viefdlng payable quartz, and Jfi £• been Btarted on the croßs reef frT^ level, from which it is inteSw!"' a email block adjoining theTeawS^ which is believed to be remunerate' tl .DAUu Ifu~T The S e? 6ral dirt nowL-, through the Imperial battery is diJfoS? a payuble return. Retorting JnTi place on Thursday. g M ®* TRENTON.-The contractors haVeatf,, fair start with the work of ilnkino a shaft, having completed their preMin „ works, and sunk about i 2 feet US surface soil. : 6 ~" New ALBUBNiA.-About 15 W nik*. from the winze below the m&in wJjZ being treated aa a trial lot at the GriT! Crown battery. Bice, Mh^) g obtained 6/|oh gold from U loads ieuni dirt. ~,; !, P™™

MERCURY BAY REGATTA.

The Argylo returned from Meroaty B»j at 11 a.m. on Sunday,' w||»4o*er 100 passengers, the excursion haMrig proved a very pleasant one, thanks to'lle" kin'ttben and attention of Captain Amodeo, Jfc Malcolm McLeod (providorej, aid'torD Wright (steward) of the vessel, i liiaddl tion to tho results given in our Saturday's issue, it only remaius to give the results of two other events of interest to our wades, Tho whaleboat race waa contested by two crows from the Argyle, in boats'beloni(be to that steamer, andthebrigantineMaria Vir ginia. Thoformerwon. Thechampionpmit raco—first prize, £30; second prise,' 115, created the greatest excitement,' It ww considered to lie between Albert White and E. Bailey, betting being decidedly in favtrni of tho latter. Messrs A, White, 0, "White, Peebles, R. Mopro, andE. Bailey came to the <starting-paint all iv splendjd trim, eack having been in training lot so'wo consider able time previously. The coarse toj about four miles with one turn. A good start was effected, and A, Whits immediately assumed the lead, with his brother follow ing close, Bailey next, Moore fourth, and Peebles last. Bailey soon, passed G, White, and assumed second place;.polling a lino powerful stroke, but ho never caught Albert White, who maintained ihislmd with apparent ease throughout, eventually winning as he liked. After the buoy w rounded Bailey concluded that thence wai hopeless, White having too great a laid, ana ho attributes his misfortune outlyto having steered a bad course by mistaking tho locality of tho buoy. White's yictory was the signal for great cheering, and Bailey was also loudly cheered, having beaten tho rest ofthe competitors as eat% si Albert White had won, G. White beinetod, Peebles fourth, and R. Moore last. Whilst it must be admitted that Bailey was easily beaten, it is a fact that the pant in vrbich Albert White rowed is about halfitne weight of the Auckland boat, and the winner, moreover, assisted himself by means of a rudder. However, the bnildert of both boats kept as near the reeoMom as they thought safe, and White Is alKW stood to be within the mark. Asailipgna between Albert White and Ernestßailoyfii likoly to eventuate, either hdredritw ranga, early, for £100 aside, the race to be rowed in outriggers. . ' = ~

VOLUNTEER NOTES.

Churoh Parade. . The Auokland and Devonport NaytU'tilt churchparaSeatNorthoote yeßteril*y,i«nto being conducted by Revß. HttohOOcfe ttn^Tebl* There was a muster of about 90 of ail nmfcjud In the absenoo ot Captaln-CommuaaßtlwWi Captain Morpeth, ot the PonnoiiliyNaTabjW in command. The other offleer»*reWrtJ»» Lieutcnantß Parker, Smith, snoMomW" Auokland Navala, and Lieutenant Millar,««« Ponsonby Corps. '■■■■'. ■.! "X Judging-Dlstanco Paraifc ;(vi There was a laigo attendance at the jnMW distance parade on Saturday aftem(Kin./i»« followingoorps were represented^J*™?} of Artillery (38). under Captain W Lieutenants Norrie and Geddesi MJJ «?iX under Lieutenants MoCoUOW* «4»?*> rjjj torii Rifles (41). under J*tf«.. IJffSiSs) Lieutenants Stinnerand Sj«s p*oJS£gj[ under Major leaaos and Ue£' eMXPSBS andShcmilt: Hobson Rifle; :(W. «««* ffiK Dig nan and Lioutenant CUlton j WBJgffiH (35), under Lieutenant HUchBM. $»s*£ woro judgod from the bade of Hie GrimmM SohOOl. .: ,!". '■■'■' ■"'■ - ' City Guards. At the oonolnslon of theparada onSatojW afternoon, the City GuardTniar&rt MM the Dril-shed, where they, wasJ^JlgJ Mejor Imacß. He regretted that uww quonce of his reoent promoUon he TOg» » compcllei to retire from the (WWjfij thoßame time assured At men JkatSrSS always take the fullest taMr«*,JJ | S*S with which ho had been bo J)lea6anUr«w° ated, and whioh had EO «P!lfi»Jffa^oS a prominent and prosperous posttiol WM^g the other compinles of the dfßS,ii\St, be necessary to eleot at onoeanottelUeu^ who would in February MfO^^SSSi icb Company. The Major man with a cabinet PhotograPhof t«e*w» recently taken in front of fto.M^ffiJja invited them to a dinner It'^iMgaSl week of the n«w year. SeataaW™^ ~r i tho competition for^the Vgar Sf a Jo*W* pre?ente4 wonld tako place atou'*"^^ hence. At the conclusion of ™ "S«t» Major was loudly cheered, and aj^^ft of the season were ww?&£SfdffiiW« sides. There wIU be no Company aru» v the holidays. CoUege KiflM. .^^ Tho compeUUon for Hon. W- gfi£ w . present being:7C°.loneJ. n ™f, B r»iiel!'WS' (Commander of the f oSinandWt I**"' Major ahopherd, Capt Oomfflano^j^. Captains Hulse. Whitney. **£°fi r ,jtni*<t.u Lieutcnanis George Frederick Whltaker, » HSTItW Messrs J. M. Ctok aud Jjßoberts^ North Shore Whart the OoJMW n^,^ Captain Sloman and "«tSS B W«'B' Houehton, were met by a^"Jg^»f Wig1.; Devonport Navals, under oommwiu- Fenwn and Lieutenant DM» 'teadri then marched to the by the Harrison Band. UM dtotun»W>«?' pfaco under dißadvantaß««ii«^^ „#s,

" The matoh did «* toj* ffi. TaSSgj! throo cheers wer%g' ve? B &dV&'S Captains Sloman and ienroo, IB!!!

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAK, MONDAY. DECEMBER 2i, 1885.



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pRA N1) GASH SALE. -C? 1} non worth of drapery and &O,VVV CLOTHING, AT HALF PRICE. I. FERNANDEZ, DRAPER, NEWTON, Having purchased a largo portion of Messrs L. D. Nathan's and Co., Stock, at a very heavy discount, ho is enabled to offor eomo of tho greatest Bargains ever known in Auckland, ■which the following Price List Will Show : - Mon'tt Strong Tweed Summer Suits, complete, 25a; usual price, -12a. lion's Summer Tweed Trouaors and Vest, 12a Gd ; usual prioo, 20s. Men's Strong Tweed Trousors, 7s 6d; usual price, 12s fid. Men's Coloured Moleskin Tronssie, 4s 6d; usual prioe, 5s lid. Men's Strong Working Shirts, lined backs, la 8d; uaual price, 2s 6d. Mon's boßt quality. Long 811k Coats, 153 6d; uanal price, 22s 6d; Silk Helmets, to match, 5s lid. worth 129 Gd. Men's Felt and Btraw Hats, from Is 6d each, the cheapest and best stock In Auckland, see window; every Hat marked in plain figures. . Boy's and Youth's Clothing in great variety at half price. Alsj, extraordinary Bargainß in Drapery and Millinery, every article guaranteed much oneapcrthan Queen-street prices; price list in future issue. xarSpeclal Toys and Fancy Goods for Christ mas, presents at just a quarter the usual prioe. NO PUFF. GENUINE FACTS, COMB AND SKK. FERNANDEZ, DRAPER AND CLOTHIBR, KARANGA HAPK ROAD, NEWTON. TRAMS PASS Tnq DOOR. |-\ R. HUXTA BL E, DISEASES OF THE EYE AND SPECIALIST IN THROAT AND EAR DISEASE, Formerly at Mackonzlo's Kve Infirmary, and lately from the Hoapltalu of London, Paris, and Vienna, Having returned to Auokland, mar be consulted at King & Sons', Queen-street, daily, from 11 to 12 o'clock. Private RanroBNCE: Ponsonby Road, near corner of Lincoln-street. PILBBNBR LAGBBBSSR FROM THB KAIBHIJ BREWERY. Sola Agenta tor New Zealand— SEBONEK, LANGGUTH & CO., FIRTH'S STORES, ALBKT.TSTHKET. AUCKLAND. Ob'SEHOLD COAL, 21s PER TON (Fok Cash, on Ordering), WHANGAREI COAL MINING COMPANY. KING, WALKEB, & CO.. Agenta (nest Waitemata Hotel). GO TO FOR BEDSTEADS \ CARPETS \ LINOLEUM PERAMBULATORS \T/V BEDDING \yvS\ SPRING MATTRES vx V^ V, TOILETWARE \^)\ FENDERS & IRON'S \v<^a OFFICE FURNI- V>A ture * DINING ROOM AND SITTING ROOM f"\ DRAWING ROOM Yf^X BED ROOM V£lA FURNITURE V\\ AMERICAN, \A\ AUSTRIAN BENT \ A WOOD V^-A CHAIRS & STOOLS V<>\ WARDROBES \v^*\ SIDE BOARDS Y^A CURTAINS yr blinds blankets Tue Chsap sueets HOUSE FURNISHERS A , DEVERT QUmS-STRXET HOUSE REQUISITa AUCKLAND, T. & H. COOKE are now selling Croquet Chairs, Folding Canvas Chairs, and Verandah Blinds, at greatly leduoed rates. T. & H, COOKE have just received, ex Coptic New Patterns in Brussels and Tapestry Carpets; also. Wool Mats and Rugs. T. & H. COOKE have just opened a lot of vary superior Austrian Bent-wood Cane Chairs, Folding and Rooking Chairs and Lounges. T. & H. COOKE have en sale, Perambu lators, with Bicycle Wheels and Rubber Tires. T» AND JBEt CoOKE, FURNITURE, BEDDING, AND CARPBT WAREHOUSE, JUNCTION OF QUEEN AND GREY STREETS, AUCKLAND. T> B S T V. A L C E WILLIAM R. ABRIDGMAN'S, 500 dozen Coats's beat Sawint? Cotton, 2<"o yards, Noa. 10 to 21, Is per dozen; 259 dozen da, 100 yds., Nos. 20 to 50,2s 6d dozen: 139 Pairs Long Lice Curtains from 2s 6a pair ; Crewdson's Calico, 4b Sd dozen ; florrock's, 2s lid dgzen; Ginghams reduced to 4|d, worth 8d; 25 Pairs Long Mualin Curtains, half price, to clear j splendid Black Silk, is lid, worth 69; large and we'l-assorted stock New Dress Goods; Sateens, from 8d; Fancy Dress Goods, 6d; Lustres, lid: Honeycomb Quilts, 3s 9d and ss, splendid value; large variety Muslin-work Embroidery, from lid yard; 20 Ladles' China Silk Ulsters, half price, to clear; New Frillings in variety. Feathers, Snn Bonnets; large variety Maids' and Ladies' Aprons at cost to clear; strong Tweed for Boys' wear, la ii; Btrong Galat a Stripes, i* lid, great barga'ns; really good Cotton Shirting. l}d yard; nice assortment Ladles Lace Capes and Dolmans, cheap; 111 Men's Oxford Shirts, 2s lid, worth la [Id; Men's Paget Coats, 8s 9d, worth 20s; Men's Snmmer Coats, from 2s 6d; large assort ment Men's and Boys' Straw Hats, from 61; arge lot Job Hosiery to be cleared at a heavy discount; Men's White Shirts, from 2s lid; good Btook; cheap dothing. Patterna free by post, Freight paid on parcels over 20s. JUNCTION DRAPERY WAREHOUSE, 283. UPPER QUEEN-STREET. DISEASES OF THE EYE, EAR, THROATS AND CHEST. DR. WILKINS, CONSULTING & OPERATING SURGEON Is at his Surgery for General and Special Practice all mornings and afternoons Sunday, 0 to 12.30. Charges moderate. 17 years at London and Colonial Hospitals. Adjusts Spec tacles to sight. Consulting Rooms, Queen btrekt. (opporite Shortland-street), Auckland. DISEASES OV THE BYE, EAR, AND THROAT. DR. A. OHALLINOR PUROHAS May be consulted daily at his Besidenoe, Pitt street; and at— The Enolibh Pharmacy, Queen-btrekt (Mr Hasmtt's), from 3 to S p.m. The Newton Pharmacy (MrKendkhdine's), Karanbahafz Road, from 10 to II a.m H- L. POSSENNISKIB, • Merchant Tailor and Imfobteb, SHORTLAND-STREET. AUCKLAND, Announces the Completion of hia SPRING AND SUMMER STOCK, Xx 8.8, Arawa, To M'liioh ho invites an early inspection. The Trade supplied at prices n little above coat,



XTT F. HUBBARD, O. E., ' ARCHITECT AND SURVEYOR. Water Supply and Drainage Specialties. G2, Qucen-Btreet. OWLER & WILKINSON, ARCHITECTS, SURVEYORS, AND ESTATE AGENTS, Exchange Chambers (ground floor), DUHIIAM STREET EAST, AUCKLAND. Plans prepared, Builders' Quantities supplied, and Accounts adjusted. Loans negotiated, Valuations undertaken, and Estates managed for abaentooß, &©. Numerous Properties for Sale, In all parU of Auckland and Suburbß.



All ncjounts duo for ({Ha or coko muEt be Valtl bj Culi, or the discount *.s- i ll bo lost, The drawing cf Miss Xoutonborg'a Art Uaiou i.ukco place about the last week in Janu ary, and not this weaK as stated on Saturday.