COMING EVENTS.

Meetings, &c, To-night. Forester,,' U«U-L-cturo by Her. J. S. Hill, "Tho Kuanntial D.ictrin'.3 cf tbo Chiiatiaa Keligton," 8. Robson'a Hooms-Meotlnß of Gam Sortorc, 7. Lodgo Unilod Scrvico—Kmcrgency, 8. OtahKhu-Musicnl and Dramntlc Kntcrtaln meat, 8. Publio Hull, Oncliur,ea — "Pirates o( Pen- Kance," P.

Auction Sales To-morrow. Vallc and Bradloy—Second hand Clothing, 11 a.m.

ii. Tonka and Co.-Budrooin Suilje, 11. Gabriel Lewis -Ironmongery, 11. Hunter and Noli.n -Wool Sale, 2.- Edward L,»ydon-\VatcLts, &c, U. Alfred Huekland — Christmas Mnrkot, Itomuora Ynrds, 1.

G. W. Binncy—Wlieit, Buggy and Hnrnesa. &0., 11 o'clock. L. W. Katon -Fruit at 10 30 o'clock.

Chief Post-office, Auckland.

Mail* will oloao as under :— Tnis Day. For Tiiouiop, per Km: rnrlsts tit I p.m. jrnrWniitturo! Honda Pnruu, Walpti, Wunjarol, (did ICamo, per YVuiluki, al 5 p.m. THURSDAY. Decombor 17. For 'I'rj phona, Port Filzroy, and Okupu, per Argyo. at 7 a.m. Por ltotomuhana ai fallows :— For India. Ullinu, JaiKin. Mediterranean )>ortu, nnd Continent of Kuropo, at 10 am. For /franco. Mauritius, Cnpc ' own. &c. (por Frcncii packet from Melbourne), at la a.m. For Gisborno. Nnpior, Southern I'ortn. Aub tralinn ('ilonißH, and United Kingdom, via ilrimliai (forlolljru. SCO., specially no prepaid nnd addressed, at 11 a.m. Fo monoy oruers. rrulstnred letters, and newupapera, lit 10 a.m. l^itn letters till 1120 a.m. United Kingdom mail will 'jo duo in London on Tuesday, 9th February. For Rnromumlul. ror Commanded, at 11.30 v m. For Waitaru aud Southern Ports, per Hmuaki.

at 1 p id. For Tanranirn, Kotorna, nnd Opotiki, per UuiiHimtii, nt 5 p.m.

Friday. December 18.

For Tius.soll, Kawa Ivawa, and Fiji, por Suva, at i p.m.

For Whitangl, Uppor MiU, and Tairua, por Argyle. al 5 p m.

For VVangaroi Honda. Parua, Waipn, Wangarei Katno, and Mangapai, por MacsTPKor, 5 p.m. For Thames, per Kotomahana, at 5.30 p.m.

Notk —A Itcc iviuK Box ban now beon cstab liuhed at 1110 corner of Bu Mary's Koad and JjOiiaon-atrect, whichiaoloarod daily at 10.30 a.m. Binned) 8. B. BIH*. Chief Postmautox. Chlnf Poet-ofllco. Auckland.

SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

BUNSBT.—This BveainK, 7.11. SimnißK.—To-morrow mornlntr, 1.d2. MOON'B Aon-Full Moon, 220 d, 8 33 a.m. HIGH WATER. Auckland -To-morrow morning, 1.21; after nuon, 150. MtNUKAr Hkads—To-morrow luorninK, S.I; to-morrow aCternoon, 3.3*. Kah'aka aiiADß—Tomorrow mornlnK, 1.1; to-morrow afternoon, 4.38.

STEAMERS TO ARRIVE.

Ritomahana, from Thames to-day,s.3Tp.m. Entcrpriso. from Thames, to-morrow, 8 p m. Cltnsman, from Whancarel, to-morrow, early Kaikoura, from Plymouth, via Port Cbaltneis,

about January 10 Coromundcl. from CoromanAnl, today, sp,m, Nelson, H.M.S., from Russell. Tuesifty

Argylo, from Morcury Bay, Thursday

[For projected departures boo Quipping adS Ycitliioruonts und nmll notices.]

ARRIVALS.

lABT EVENING. Waltakl, P.s , Crawford Jtrom Wbangarci

TO DAY. Ttot^mnhira. as , Carey, fioni Sydney Clunsinan, as.. Furquhar, fromTuurunga Prciito, barr(t!u, Laiifniati, frdtu Bluff

DEPARTURES.

I.AS! KVKNINO. Waihora. h.h , Mi Gc», fur Sydney fll&cgregor, s.s., Juhnton, for

IMPORTS.

Por Presto -0,0 0 Bucks outß.

Per Potimiihina-00 half-clients leu, 20 cuacs wine; GtO mats siipur, 'io s'tvbn marble, i'J trunks bootf, 1;.O hasts 'ico, 335 rases fruit, I C:ii;rß fowl.-). I'J pickuKi-3 r. pe. 'Ml bins bonediwC 7S injjota copDrr. 1U batta pepper, C 5 cases tapioca. 22 cases wax, 2'J cases curio?.

EXPORTS.

Per Wsihora, for Mauritius—lPo cases; pre sorved mea'P. 'io biirres corned beef, vo kesis corriod bent. 70 kegs butter, for Sydney.—Now Zealand Frczon Muat and S'.orJKO Co (Ltd.).

Per Wnihora—sl3 kept butter, 220 doors, IUB bundles litnbuv.li bales flax, 6H ssv.ks poMo^a, 150 bnndl«» bronm hmi'll *», S2 tierces beef, i) bales f udkus, li'O caßes meat, 30 kegs inutlop, CO cases cheese.

Per Armistice—lo coils rope, 10 caskß hccf, 00 hotcs toip 1C0%a.;>0.-i preservul meats, 153 cas>s nod cates broad, 3J sacki o tinj;il, 1,000 ta';l:s oats, 110,010 feet 'imbrr, 10 000 [out n;ou dinfa 15 tors door pastier &c. 60 ca'lcs talt beef, G cases hams and tacon.

imvAUus Co isnvisv.—Totara, from Wlumsa roii, with IO.OOJft lliihci-; Jiiner, from Wlmn«a, rei, with BJO bushels lime; C'orallo. from Mer ouiy Bay, with. 21 SCOt timber; Olivo from Mangawai, with Z5 luga.

Outwakds COABTWi f E -Swallow, for Ohora The br t? Wild Wnvo left NewcaßCo for Auck land on the Hhintt.

Tho P<ilgrav.\ whinli recently arrived at Calcutta, is probably tho largott Builinir thip in the world. She wa I'b'liit by \V. Hamilton find Co, of (JlasKOW, for the now famous Captain Hatlioid. Hlio carrion four nmsts, ia 32t feet lorg, and 19 G b-em. ITcrmiiiilen voyaijowas from Liverpool to Calcutta, with 1,3.0 tons salt, when i liv drew 21 fuit G inclicu on an oven keel. 'I'ho pasaago was inaCo from tl.o dock to tho Sandheada pilot sta ion In 97 days On hor return voyaß c sho brought 5,200 tODs of cargo

Tho schooner Thren Cheora left Brisbano for Auckland on tho 2nd Inst.

Although vm wore i' formed by cable tbat tho !■.». Kaikouru left London f<>r this port, the Auckland ngants of tha Now Zealand Shippin? Company aro advised that Port Chalmer3 will bo tho llrst pnrt of cull, and the steamor may bo expected there about the sth January next.

The new steamship Ireland, built for tho City ol Dublin Btiiam Packet Co-r.pany, is esteemed ihe fastest neagoing steamer alloat. having attained 21 k::iots, or between U nnd 25 statute mile iin her i;rial run across the Channel, bhe is about2,o'Jo Mns old inoaaurcment and is fitted with jet oond jDSiog ovcillatitff engines, capable Ot developing 8,000-horio power with boilers working under natural d>aught, and at least li 000-horee powor with boilora under air pres sure in the stoke-hole.

The barque Presto arrived from Bluff early this morning, after a lino weaiher passage of 11 days She has been berthed at the Railway Wharf.

The s.B. Glonclg arrived from Tauranga this morning with tho following poseengors:—Messrs Brown, Davy, Levy, Kern, Allelly. Hobln, Urivo, Forbes, Sendegar Alioin, and FowUr, Mr and Mrs P. S. Duvis, Mrs Bluckott, Mis 3 Fortune.

The 5.6. Waihora left for Sydney at a p m. yes terday. Pas^onKors :—Messrs Woodyoor, Jar roll, Watson, MiSßes Grlco, Ulako, Uhurtt, Cardan, Applfton, Mr and Mrs Apploion, Messrs J. B. Loean, If. Symes. Riddle, A Robertson, Partridge, Thompson, Vernon, Hubert, Kean, BdUlhu, Coates, Adams, MaoJVlahon, Wood, Master O'lJonneU, Mlaaea Douglas, Howard, Moginio, Neilson (2), Meadames Hube't, H. Wood, Mr aad Mrs Senar and child, Mr and Mrs Gillies and family (3), to iv tho steerage, and through passengcrd from Southern ports.

The ship Waltangi. which arrived at Dunedin from London yesterday, encountered a heavy gale on November 7. A eea broke on board and washed Qeorgo- McDonald, All, mid er the spars. When picked up, his skull was found to be cotn plotelv crushed. His real name is believed to be Qeorge Heartness, whoae relations • are at Wellington.

The b.b. VValtaki arrived fro'D Whangarol last evening with 52 bales and 6 eaoks wool, 13 sacks gum, 3 tons sundries. i'asjengors :-Suloon: Meddames Walker, Qiobons, Porter, Chambers, Wattß. Misses Bryan, AlcLeod, Messrs Htiyter. Alderton, 1). fcimpson, MoredltL, Binstead, JJuiohuiKo, H. Simpson. Steerage: Messrs Thomas, Ovnnell, Clements,

The barque Armistice has cleared at the Cußloms for Freemantla. Passengers : —-Mrs Hugheß, Miss Uughee. Mr and Mrs Fierce, Messrs C. Plant, A, White, F; Church, and F. Banks.

THE ALAMEDA AND ZEALANDIA.

Theßotomibana, from Sydney, reports hav ing passed tho as. Alumeda at 2.30 yesterday morning, and tho Zoalumllu. at 6 a.m. Allowinz for the Kotomahana's speed between the two other steamers would make the Alameda then about seven hours ahead of her rival. The Alameda left this port flvo hours before the Zealandia, and whenpaEsad by the Rotomahana had gained about two hours. i i

THE ROTOMAHANA.

The B.a. Botomahana ariivod from Sydney at 7am. today. PasseDgersi-Mr and Mrs Mor rln and 2 children, Mr and Mrs Karmond.Mr and Mrs G. Sinclair, Mr and Alra Maokey. Mr ana Mrs K. 11. An son, Mr and Mrs Brian, Mea damea Marr, McNieli, Auder3on, Kirkpatrlck and child, Misses Lvell. Butler, Bruce, Bishop Jjuok, Keys. Thomas, OTarrcll, Iluliton, Kgan, Keenan, O'Sullivau, Messrs I .yell, 11. A- Horn, iluldßhip W. Markwell, A. Sharp, W. G. Cooto, Humpreys, B. Hart, A. B. Wilson, W. Bliott, W. H. Trapp, P. MoNaughton, M.and K. Lally, M. Bolomuna. J. G. Ambridgo, W. J. Baker, Jas. Warner, W. Holt, A. MoPhereon, 11. Dlddauiß, E. Meynick, and Darrell's Dramatic Troupe, Mlesoa Annio and Nelllo Mayor, Traoey, Peaohey, Prescott, Mrs Brown, Messrs Geo. Darrell. O. Uocring, JerdaD, Uuff, Kainer, Love, Gore, Browr, Forbes, West, Patterson, and 12 steerage. The Kutoinuliana left the New Zealand wharf. Sydney, at 3 30 p.m. on 11th, and olearcd the Heads at 4 p.m.; passed the Three Kinga at J ;s J a.m. on 15th, rounded the North Cape at 11,20 a m., and arrived in Auck land at 7 a.m. on 16th. Esperionced modorato easterly winda, with tine weather. We are in debted to Mr MoEillop for lileu, reports, &o.

NEW CUTTER.

The now cutter which arrived in port oa Mon day was built by Murray and Sonp.near Tairua, and launolted on the 16th of laet month. She is a vesael of about 10 tona register, her dimen sions being:—Length of keel, 56ft.; length over all, 60ft.; beam, 18ft.; depth of hold, 7ft 2in. She is well built, bat roughly finished. She has largo eparp, and will carry a great spread of canvas; her lines bains also good, she Bhould prove a rapid sailer, and if entered for the regatta should give a good account of herself. This, however, is dependent on the handicap imposed on vessels ent»red for the second race— for trading vesielß, 30 1,-iu and. upwards-and the Committee will no doubt flod ie very diffl oult indeed to make a handicap which will in duce schooners to enier against cutters, and at the name lirau eiQipe frightening (he latter voßßels .out of the ract) altogether. The new £5l. ta*JJ!|.called tne I'erarawa, after a native tribe ot that name. '

WRECK OF THE BARQUE ITALY.

Thn barqna Italy, which has visited this port on sc^oraloccttsiona.was wrcckcdonnrcoftotho northward of the Bnnkor croup on the Bth Nocemborlaßt, whllo bound iroin Newcastle to Co j'-ttown with coal, Tho Queensland Marine Board having considered tno circumstanceacor cernlne the !o*a of tho vessel, decided that tho navigation or i.ho barqno was conducted most carelessly. Owirgto Captain Kcpp's long tor tic" in command on tho Anntrallan coast, for his being a serious losor by tho wreck, and also from the weak state of health in which he ap pears to bo. the Board did c ot deal with his certi ficate, but conaurtd him Bevorelyior neßlect of duty. Thn Board censured thomato. Christopher Francis, for tho careless mannor in which the ahipV reckoning was kopt, and for other matter? The Italy won ft wooden barque of 28G tons built nt ninngow in KM, and owned by C. Dowoll, Of Hobart

PORT OF ONE HUNG A.

"•' ; P.a. Pocguln roturnod South at 3 p.m. P«i.onKera: Messrs Sehrampton, Baldwin, Hamorton, AmbrHco. Hoskinß, Thome. Devon jah. Jlostcrs Fawcolt (I) and Fallon, Miss Wheeler. Mr and Mrs Woshnacott, Mesdamcs Fawcdt aud 1 children, NiohoJson, Haurman.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Weminoton, this day.—Arrived, 1 a,m Iliuroto, c.0., fron\ Sj dnoy.

MKr nouuNK, Uccenibor 15.—Sailed : Tc Anau, fur Hlutf. arrived: Manapouri, from Blufl".

London, Uccombor 11.—Arrived: Clyde, b.b., from Australia. Tho Australian mails, dated Melbourno,sthinst ,poranannon,werodolivcrod to day, via lirindioi.

GRKYMonrn, this day.—Sailed: Horald, (or Auckland, 3 a.m.

Wimngahei. thiartay.—Arrived: Macgrcgor, from Auckland, U a.m.

IiY'i'TKLTON. this day.—Arrived: Hinomoa, from Wellington, with tho 'FrIBCO mail.

Kusskll. this day.—Arrivod: Waihora, from Auckland, 1 15 a.m.

Nkw Plymouth, this day.—Arrivod: Gsir loch, from Unohunga, (i a.m.

Gisboknk, ihis day .-Arrived: Suva, from Auckland, 1 a.m.

Nbw Plymouth, this day.—Tho ship Pareara has mot with quick dischargo, and sails for Invorcargill tomorrow.

COMMERCIAL.

Kvknino Btar Offloo. this day. Mil R. Aktiiuu offoroa to-day n number of city properties in tho oitato of the lato Josoph Craig, but only tho following were cold. No. 11. 10x85'., with B.roomcrt bousp, £760; i piece of land adjoining allotments 30 and 10, and a 5-room*d cottage, £230. . Mksshs B. Tonks& ro. oold lota 13 and 15, town of Rur=cll. for £SCO. Tbo first salo was largolyattondcd, and ovory lino Bold at good prices.

Marriages.

McGUKQOn-JACIC'ON.-On Decembor 11, at tho offlco of iho Registrar, John McGregor, U. 3.5. Co., Te Kapo, to Janet Jackson, only daughtor of Robert Jacksdn, Ksq., Qrafton Road. Auckland.—Wellington papers plcaec copy.

Deaths.

DAWKS.—On December 15, of consumption, Henry Dawks, son of K. Dawks, of Kavinfj ustone, Buckinghamshire, England.—Homo papors please copy.

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

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 16. 1885.

a For tho cause thut lacks assistance, For ttm wron^ that needs resistance, For the future in the distance, And the good that wo can do.

In tho annual report ot the Sanitary Inspec tor, submitted to ihe City Council to day, tho following remarks are made: — " Tho number of deaths rogisterod within tho city for tho yenr ondinp; 31st October, 1885, were 157, being an incronso of 39 doatha on tho previous year, 1881. Tho causes of death arc described as follows :— 1. Zymotic Diseases 11l 2. Constitutional Diseases .. .. 67 3. Local Diseases.. .« .. ..197 i, Developmental Diaoasco .. .. 37 ;">. Violent Deaths 20 6. Unspecified 1/eaths 22

Total Doath3

"The deaths of infsjnts and childron undor 5 years hovo increased, tho total nuinbor beiDg 231 for ISBD, as compared with 198 for 1884, which is moro than half the total number of dontbs for the n hoio year. The mortality of infanta and children undor 5 years in Auckland (whatever ie the cause) is in excess of any of the other cities in New Zealand, as compared to population, being 125 above Duncdin."

Wo havo so oftop pointod out the torriblo masaacro of tho innocents which gooa on from year to year that wo arc glad to aeo the facts at laet formally brought under tho DOtico of tho Council by its ollicer. There appears, however, to bo a rather sorious omission from thoso reports, in tho ab sonco of any statemont from tho medical gentleman who holds the position of iloallh Officer.. Tho public naturally look to him for aomo observations on the local prevalence of zymotic disoaecs and their ciiußCbi. Regarding theso discuses as almost entirely preventable undor a per foot sanitary system, we do not hositato to saddle some of the reeponaibility for the annual slaughter upon tho municipal authority. Tho Sanitary Inspector ro marks : " Tho drainage of tho city is most essential to ensure a healthy condition of the inhabitants, and I repeat my former suggestions, where it is not convenient at present to construct underground sewer?, surface drains on the roadways should bo proporly formed to receive house draiuago, and to bo flushed and cleansed as required, even cleansed daily if necessary. All gully drains should bo cleared of obstructions, and also flushed and cleansed as required for the disposal of water used for domestic purposes. Whore thero is no underground sewer it is better and safer that such water bo carried into tho street channels or gullies than that it bo ca6t on tho ground, thero to generate disease." In a warm humid climate like this, whoro putrefaction and fermentation bra rapidly set up, tho force of these observations is apparent. Filthy people, who regard neither their own health nor that of their neighbours, have a good deal to answer for; and if they were the only ones who suffered from their gross negligence the thinning out of their ranks might perhaps give riso to no very strong feeling of regret. But the human f ramehasa wonderful powerofarlaptingitself to unwholesome conditione,and the disease germs often pass harmlessly over tho per son who is responsible for creating the con ditions which havo bred them, and strike down some .innocent person who, from habit and constitution, is specially suscoptible to the evil effects of a foul atmosphere Probably the Sanitary In spector does his best to abate the nuisances arising from dirty yards and badly-' kept earth closets, but his influ ence must be neutralised very con siderably if the Council itself continues to set an abominable example, as it has done, in leaving the street channels unfluehed and authorising the deposit of decaying refuse in public thoroughfares like Picton and Customs - streets. If some patriotic burgess in localities so abused would indict the Mayor and Council as a public nuisanco he would be performing a patriotic act, and doing something to redeem the city from the evil reputation which it must obtain unless these tell-tale mortality statistics can be made to assume a different complexion. Tho Sanitary Inspector's report makes no attempt to classify the diseases which have prevailed during the year, and the Registrar General's statistics do not corres. pond with tho municipal term. From the recently gazetted returus, however, we find that Auckland and Wellington are the only two cities in the colony in which deaths occurred from tyjrhoid, diphtheriaand dysentery anddiarrhceain the months of Augiißt and July, and thoro woro six deaths from theso causes in Auckland in tho period montioned. There is enough re vealed in theae figures to provoko tbo Council to a display of greater interest in this branch of its duty, and it is a hopeful sign that tho Mayor ia his inaugural address today indicated drainago an the great question of the future

There has been a fair demand for Cam bria shares at 17s 6d, and Moanatairis at 7s 6d, with few gales. National Insurance are wanted at about 17s 6d, and Colonial Bank 43a 6d. There are sellers of Bank of New Zealand at £21; Loan and Mercantile at £5 ; Land Mortgage at 245; and New Zealand Insurance at 775.

Mr Thomas Morrin returned from Sydney by the Rotomahana this morning.

Much attention has lately been directed to the want of employment by artisans and labourers, but the equally distressed class of j clerks seems to' be neglected. A few days since the result of an advertisement in our columns for a clerk was 82 applications from men offering their services at almost nominal wages, from 18s per week up" wards.

It was agreed at the Harbour Board yos terday, on the motion of Mr Niccol, " That the Works and Tariff Committee bo in structed to report as to the best means of providing a nsh market, the Engineer to furnish sketch plan ami eutimate of cost"

Tho Onohunga Choral Socioty produce to-nitrht Gilbert and Sullivan's comic opora "Tlio Pirates of Ponzanco." As public expectation Manukau wards hna boon raised to a high pitch by the intended operatic presentation, a crowded audionco may be anticipated.

On Monday night last tho Sir Henry Havelock Band of Hopo held their usual fortnightly meeting. Bro. Committocman Lyons occupiod the chair, and there was a good attendance of membors. An excel lent programme was proaontod and gono through with credit, being much enjoyed by thofo proaent. This was especially tho case with regard tp- tho dialogue " Yield Not to Temptation," by Misses Kobinson and Lloyd, and "Gathering Up tho Shells on the Soa Shore," which was vory nicely rendered by Miss F. Picard. Tho meet ing closod with the Benediction by tho Chairman.

A most successful Christmas troo was hold last night in tho Pitt-street Wesloyan School-room. The room was woll lillod, and presented quito n gay scono, owing to tho gay dresses and animated faces of those present. During tho evening, musical selections wero rendered by the band belonging to tho school. Tho avenue load ing to tho school-room was rendered attrac tive by a number of handsome Chinese lintorns. In tho centre of tho room was placod a largo Norfolk Island- pine, on which woro hung tho many Christmas presents designed for tho audience Early in tho ovoning, Messrs Shackleton, Ambury, and Boedell began tho distribu tion of the prizes, which, owing to tho largo numbor, lasted until a lato hour. Tho affair was a decided success.

The mission services at St. I'aul'a wore continued yesterday, At half-past three o'clock tho Rev. C. Bodington gavo an ad dress to Indies, boing a continuation of his explanatory discourses on tho " Articles of lleliglon," No. 2 being tho subject under notice. At tho eight o'clock service, tho lnissionor preached from Isaiah, chapter (I, and gavo a vigorous and iniprossivo sermon thoroon. Mr Muson also gave an inatrue tivoaddress to tho congregation, all of whom remained. The attendance at thcao eorvicos is evidently increasing, as last night 3(10 wore present, us compared with '.250 on Monday. Soveral of tho clergy were in tho congregation, mid tho BUhop, who was present throughout, seated in tho chancel, closod tho service with tho Blessing.

A bankrupt named T. S. Jackson wub oxamined tn-day nt tho Otlioinl Assig.nco's Office, but his Btatoinont contained littlo of public intoroet.

A man named Matthew Homy Frost, working as a carpentor at Waimuku, Kaipara, was arrosted on Saturday by Cons'ablo Fororaan of Holensvillo on a charge of stoaling a caso of gingor wino, the property of Mr H. Roe, from a railway truck at Waimauko. Prisoner rt first denied all knowlcdgo of tho was found in hia possession, but when brought beforo tho Helonsvillo Bonch ho admitted tho offences, but pled for mercy aa ho had six children dependent on him. Tho magistrates took a loniont viow of tho caeo, lining him €1 10s and costs, and ordor ing him to pay '255, tho valuo of tho wino. Tho fino was paid.

Tho following applications wero received yestorday by the Harbour Board for tho appointment of second inspector of Calliope Dock :—E. Beven, ,1. J. Hasvlem, W. H. Mason, G. Harden, E. C. Stead, W. G. Cunnold, 0. Doacon, W. Pringlo, J. M. Ollivior, T. W. Mayson, H. J. Wilkinson, J. Bigolow, R. C. lloopor, J. Shaw, A. B. Hardy, H Brown, T. Pacy, J. Allen, T. S. JackeoD, F. Tioman, J. Friars, li. C. Camp bell, W. Wilson, F. J. Hosking, J. McCon nachio, I. J. I'owor, F. J. Matthews, I*. Austin, J. Beard, M, Haisman, .1. H. Small, J. Charloaworth, A. Melville, W. Dcuison, J. A. Tiskell, and A. Cullon. Tho whole woro referred to tho Works and Tariff Committoo to Folect six and roport at noxt meeting of tho Board.

Some timo ago Mr Ware, Consulting Engineer nt Calliope Dock Works, roportcd that the bricks suppliod vero not satis factory, At tho Harbour Board mooting yosterday reportß on tho subject woro road from Mr Errington, Pock Engineer, and Mr Swainson, Inspector of Works. Both gontlemen state that tho bricks suppliod uro superior to the eamplo brick, and Mr Enington adds: — "1 wish lioro very reepoctfully to call tho Committeo's atten tion to clause 43 of tho general condition?, wherein it id'clearly stated that 'should any disputo arise as to tho true intent and moaning of tho specifications, o(c , Iho samo shall bo referred to William Ware, who shall bo arbiter or consulting engineer.' With all duo deference to tho Board, 1 therefore decline to rocogniso Mr Ware in any other capacity than that stated above"

The Female Prison Gato Brigado report for tho fortnight ouding December 13th is asfallows :—Received into Home, li ; left tho Homo, I; remaining in Home, 0; No. of bods givon, 7-1; No. of mould sup plied, 225. Donations in bread : Meenrs Evans, Crowe, Waters, Parson?, Waddoll, Wilson, and Buchanan and Lester Milk : London Dairy, Devonshire Dairy. Buttor : Mrs Bright, Mrs Moredith, Romuora. Bacon and Fruit: 11. B. Morton, Esq. Vegetables: Bag of cabbago, Friend, One hunga. Moat: Mossrs Garratt, Wood and Co., Freo/.ing Co., and a Friend. I'otatuos and cheeso :Mr Laybourn. Groceries : Meesrs R. Row, Taylor and Entrican. Clothing: Mra Lovott. Matting; Mr Uridgman. Sundries :MrC. W. Goodson. Firewood: Mr Mason, Ponsonby. Remarks: Wanted urgently £20 for current expenses to end of January. Donations will bo thankfully recoived and acknowledged by Robert Fry, Treasurer, Shortland-Btreet, or F, W. Boynton, Sccrotary, Fort streot.— IIfHTEK Liddei,, Matron in Chargo.

Mr Thomas Walker (Froothought Ice turor) doliverod a lecturo last night in tho Lornostreot Hall on "The French Itovolu tion," for tho bonofit of the unemployed. Copies of his pooms wore also being sold at the deor in ordor that .i percentage of tho money derive! therefrom might bo dovoted to the same benoficont object. Tho ntt&nd anco, howovor, was not largo. Mr Walker, after depicting tho terrible sufferings of tho French pcoplo under tho rule of tho luxurious Louis XIV. and tho luptful Louis XV., wonton to sketch the rise and growth of tho spirit of reform which culminated in the execution of tho Kin;;. At this point of tho narrative ho ended tho de:criptive part of tho lecture, and in a short pororation pointed out that the princes and nobility ot Franco had brought upon themselves, by the unutterable horrors which they prac tised upon a patient people, the feurful vengeance of tho September massacres and the subsequent Reign of Terror. In tho course of the evening piunoforto solos weio played by Mr W. H. Wcbbo and Mies K. Campbell, and eongs were sung by Mrs Hibberd, MrG. Neal, MrSpoight, and Mr Maeon.

To tho Editor: Sir,—Will yui kindly allow me through yaur valuable paper to contradict tho statomont made in the " Herald " giving praise to whom no praise ib due, viz., to Messrs fticcol, Dacro, and Pitts, and Captain McGillivray, as I know thoso who worked willingly in helping to eavo the timber. I also sco by the Stau of Friday that Mr O'Connell, tho salesman (not manager as printed in tho Stab and "Horald") gives his opinion as to tho iiro originating from a spark smouldering in the sawdust. I don't think myself tho fire originated from a spark smouldering in tho sawdust, as 1 havo always token particular notice that all was safo about tho furnace before leaving, and I know tho ongineor to bo a very careful man.—l am, &c , David Pakkkk, Foreman of tho lato Dovonport Saw-mill. We have received another letter on this subject. Tho writer concludes : — " The following are some of tho mon who were most conspicuous and actually did the work : David Parker, foreman Now Zea- Zealand Timber Company, Wm. Finch, Geo. Uandall (who got hid hand badly burnt), James and Smith. Tho latter, in Messrs Under's employ, did the work of two men, but I eupppso thoir boing working men, thoir deeds are not recognised."

Tho Beresford street Hall was crowded to excess last evening by childron aid friends, all eager to takopartin the distribution of presents from the Christmas tree. During the earlier partof the evening the following carols wore pleasingly rendered by a num ber of the younger children, who woro seated on the platform :—"lt Came upon . the Midnight Clear," "Gome, Welcome the New Year," " Christmaß Bells," "Hark, to the Merry Bells." The latter was taken as a trio and choras by Misses Edith Hoekinp, Hester Hicks, Ada Thompson, and the children. " Softly the Night is Sleeping " was a duet and chorus, Misses Hicks and Thompsan taking the duet, Recitations were rendered by V. Kingaford ("Christmas in Old Englund"), Mabel Short* ("The Night Before Old Christmas "), C. Totman ("Christmas Days in the Olden Time"), Isabella Watson (•• Little Gottlieb"), H. "If I Were Santa Claua"), and Lillie Smith ("Fairies,") A reading from Dickens was delivered by Mr Airaton, and recit&tions by Mr T. Wobb and Miss L. Garish. The Rev, J, Robertson officiated as Chairman, and Messrs Airston and Hoskins distributed the prizes to the audieuco. So great v as the attendance that people hart to bo turned away, and the Committee were j compelled to send out for additional prizes during tho evening. >

Amongst those who arrived from Sydney by tho liotomahana woro Bishop Luck and the Rovß. Thomas O'Farroll, Halston, Egan, Kecnan, and O'Sullivan.

A ceremony of groat interest to the Presbyteriaiiß of Avondalo will take place in the church, to-morrow, at 3 p.m. Tho Prosbytory of Auckland will meet and tho Key; A. McKenzie to the vacant pastorate. The people have resolved to colebrate the event by a soiree in the hall in the evoning, whon congratulatory addreseos will bo doliverod by several of tho rninietore, mid tbo musical part will bo supplied by St. Peter's choir. It is a grace ful thing on tho part of the choir of the late minister, to go and assist in bidding his successor welcome, and doubtless tho pebplo will so viow it, and by crowding the hall cheer tho hearts of all interested.

At a mooting of mastor bakers, held at Robson's Dining-rooms last night, it was resolved that B, Stihvoll be Secretary, and that an advertisement be again inserted that tho ruinous custom of giving cakes at Christinas bo di:Continuod.

After tho ordinary parado of tho Auck land Koyal Lancers last night a mooting was hold, presided over by Captain Kempt, for tho election of a chaplain, when the Boy. J, Hasoldor was unanimously oloctcd. Tho mustor was vory good.

No orjinary inconvenience ia caueod to residents in Goorgo-street, Kocky Nook, by tho action of some individual in padlocking the railway gates at night, causing people to climb or make a long detour. If the practice is not discontinued travellers in that region will probably provido them selves with "jemmies " whon going out for an ovening ramble.

At Edinburgh Univorsity tho New Zoa land students have hold thoir own. L Barnott, of Wellington, and Somorvillo passed thoir first profosaional examination, tho former gaining two medals. \V. Cutlon also passed his first professional, besides carrying ofl two medals, Tho son of Mr H. J. Burns also secured honours.

Wo havo muchploaeuro in reminding our renders that Kew'solrt establishedgrocorystore Vic'oriii-Mreo', in u< doubtcdly tbn place tor a. good Uhristmuß him or a pound of genuine tea. -[.VDVT.I

TABLES TALK.

Government stroko at North Shore,

" Piratos" at Onohunga to-night. Peaco in Europe, tho consols rising. Sir Julius Vogol is healthy again ; wish his politics were !

Wheat is commanding bettor pricoa at London,

Local journalistic Ecnsation for Christ mas

Tho yield of honoy is expected to bo a small ono in tho Waikato this yoar. • Tenders are called for alteration and ex tension of Mr Gabriol Lewis's auction mart.

Timaru is getting to bo a lively placo. Two divorce cases woro before the Supremo Court, thoro yestorday.

Amongst thoso employod at Mount Vic toria to-day is W. 0. Garrard, who hus at lust found tho work ho has sought for so long and oarnestly.

John Robortson has died at Wellington from injuries sustained by a fall at the Woollon Company's Works.

Tho South Pacific Oil Company linvo resolved to continue boring sovoral hun dred feet. They ore now down U3O feet.

Mr W. C. Smith will, it is said, be called to tho Upper House.

It if proposed to form an Angolican Church Socioty for Auckland.

Mr C. K. Cooko is rotiring from tho position of Engineer to Auckland Trumway Company.

A Cbristchurch storokeopor has boon li ,cd CIO for soiling boor without a liconso.

Effect of High Church teaching. —" Tho Cardinal" attended tho Anglican Mission meotiDg today.

Thero aro 122 males and lti females in Mount Eden Gaol.

Tho now rilllo range at Onohunga, up to SOO yards, has been iinished.

Catlin's River Railway, Otago, was do da rod open by Mr Macandrew yosterday.

South Australian "unemployed" got Us (id a day from Government for clearing timber.

Mr Martin Chapman, of Wellington, has boon appointed to act wilh District .Tiidgo 11. (!. Beth Smith, of Auckland, as exain inor of candidates for admission to tho legal profession.

Recently a Mr Me Xl hone was appointed ranger of Pubipubi bush, and ho has ap pointed Waramu Kuka, who lives on the block, as hu assistant. Who W.A. will ap point to appoint somebody olbo to appoint some ono to do tho work has not yet transpired.

Tho Rosidont Magistrate at Cambriilgo recontly perpetrated a joke nt tho expense of local justices. A witness was boing ex amined aa to whether ho had not tried to induce a certain justico to sit upon hia case so that ho might inlluonco tho decision in his favour, whereat His Worship laughingly remarked that thoro was nothing unusual about that, a.-, ho hid Hat ou tho Bonch with IwoJ.P.'h, when ono was for tho plaintiff and tho other for tho defendant.

OUR GOLDFIELDS

Amaranth CM. Company.

A IiENKfUL meeting of tho pharoholdors in tho Amaranth Gold-mining Company was hold ycetorday afternoon ia Mr F. A. White's ollico, (juoen street, tho businoes being to consider tho proposal to amalga mato with tho Trio, Just in Time, and Mina licenced holding?, and, if co approved, to reform the Company by increasing tho enpitnl of tho Company by the croation of 12,000 more pharos. Mr G. W. Binuey occupied th&chnir, Aftor some discussion it wan roflolved that the directors bo em poworcd to odor 1-COO chares to tho abovo claims us compensation for joining tho Amaranth, and tho capital of tho latter miuo \v;i* increased fro o 20,000 to 110,000 shares. It whh also resolved to incronso tho nutnbor of directors from 5 to 7, and Mcfsrti Chambers and Li mka woro elected to tho directorate. Thocucstionof making a caK was loft over uti'.il tho now yoar, Tho manager was instructed to havo tho Company restored undor tho Mining Com panics Act. The Now Zealand Smelting Company. Tho nianngor of tho Now Zonland Smolt ing Company's works at tho Thamos han just tieitod two smoll \ aicols of quartz trom Waitokauri, Ohincmuri. The first parcel weighed 3 tona 19 cwls. 3 qrs., nnd it produced 42ozs, Bdwta, 13gre. of gold, worth £4 por ounce, and 23 ounce?, l&dwts. 21 grf>. of silver, worth 4s porounco Aftor deducting the cost of trcatmont, viz., £3 per ton and 10 per c;nt. of tho gross yield of motnl, tho net Rvalue of tho product was £144 15s 9d. Thosacono parcol weigheh IScwt. 2quarters. 4 contained 7om. lldwfs. 2grp. gold, and4ozs. lOdwts. ogrs. oisilvor. Aftor making thoßamo deductions as in tho firet parcel, the vuluoof tho metal was £25 103. Tho yield of both these parcels corres ponded with the-assays,and itissutisfactory evidenco of the great utility of tho La Monte procoss in tho separation of gold and silver.

BUUOBUS (Coromandcl).—The inino man ager reports :—" Since my last roport thero has been an improvement in tho mine. Tho reef has been gradually improving as driven on, showing blotohos of course gold in tho stono, art! thoro woro about 101b of specimens mot with in ono pocket. At presonl; tho roof is moro conlined, but still showing colours of gold and good indica tions."

THAMES.

IFbom Ouh Own ConnEsroNDENT.l

This day,

CAMBRIA. ~ Tho manager has obtained 1,7210 mof amalgam during tho past week from tho treatment of 216 loads of quartz. It will bo booh that the general dirt yioldod bettor than in any previous week.

Blanche. —Stoping operations havo boen commenced, and colours of gold uro often seen.

1a MitSTi; S'urnace.—This ie still work ing admirably, discharging alag and bullion freely.

OHINEMURI.

[From Oun Own Cokkbspondekt

W.Uhi, this day

Unit* i). —The reef has been cut through, and has proved to bo four feet thick. Tho stone carries fair mortar prospects cf gold, and looks highly argontiferous. A contract has beeu let for driving on the course of the reef, and the manager will bag stone for smelting purposes as it is broken out.

Hosemont.—The level is still in progress north and south uu the reef, which maintains an avorago thickness of 2 feet, and the fctsno coming to hand is ul! of good quality.

Karangahake, this day,

CboWK.—Stone shoving gold freely is bjiug obtained from tho Btopes übout tho low lovol, where the reof is fully i feet in thickuotc.

Mr Geo. Durrell and his Dramatic Company.

Mn Geokgk Darrkll, the popular Now Zealand and Australian actor and author, arrived this morning from Sydney by the b.s. Rotomahana, bringing with him ft strong and effective dramatic company for tho production of hfe latest plays. The soaeon opena on Boxing Night, and for some time past preparations have beon in frll train for the mounting of the various dramas on a highly elaborate scale. En tirely new soonery is being painted by capablo artists, and the stage mechanists are also busily engagod. MrOeorgo Darrell of course plays the leading male roles in all the pieces to bo porformed, and he will bo supported by the following ladies and gontlomen: —Miss Annie Mayor, now tho leading Australian actress, and for two years at tho Theatres Royal of Melbourne and Sydney (her iirst appearance in Auckland); Miss Mabel Tracy (first ap poaranco in Auckland); Misa fillon Mayor (first appoaranco in Auckland); Miss Chriesio Poachy (who was horo about tho samo timo last year with Mrs G.B. W. Lewis's Company); and Miss Millin Prescott (first appearance in Auckland); Mr George Forbes, licht comedian, (first appearance in Auckland); Mr Harry Jordan, eecond player (first appearance in Auckland); Mr Oily Deoring, first low comedian (a vory old favourite); Mr Joseph Kayner, first old man (first appoarance in Auckland); Mr J. P. Wost, heavy parts (another old acquaintance); Mr Stilling Dull', first juvenile (first appoaranco in Auckland); Mr J. A. Patterson, character actor (already favourably known); Mr G. Gore, walking gentleman ; and Moesra Somors and Lovo, utility m6n, Mr Joseph Brown is the business agent, and Mr W. Matthows is tho econic artist, while Mr Ilorbort Winning is tho mechanist, and Mr G. Campboll tho assistant. New sconory has been painted by Messrs John Little, Wilson, Clint, and Matthews, and everything placod upon tbo stago wilt bo now. Mr DarrelPa drama, "The Sunny South," which was recoived with great favour in London, aud which has now been played two seasons each in Sydney, Mel bourne and Adelaide, will bo the first piece produced. It is seven years since Mr Darrell wag last in Auckland, aud wo feel it to bo supererogatory to bespeak for him and his Company n hearty and generous reception. That thoy will assuredly havo.

Cattle Stealing at Rangiriri.

DuuiNii the past few weeks Mr John Brookes, who farms about 2,000 acres of land at Churchill, near Rangiriri, has from timo to timo misaod bullocks off hie run, and, suspocting that they had been stolon, gave information to tho police. "From information received," Sorgoant Gillioa, of Morcor, yestorday pro ceeded to a native settlement at Rangiriri, and arrested a Maori named Tangiha Hoani on the charge. Tho arrest was made quietly, the other natives offering no obstruction.

Alleged Larceny in a Brothel.

Elizabeth Smaht, a girl aged about IS who appeared in court liko Niobo all in teniv, ploadod not guilty to a chargo of stealing lie from William lvnox, a iieh curor. MrJ.B. Graham appoarod for tho dofenco. Sorgoant Pratt stated tho case for tho prosecution, which was to the effect that tho complainant was taking a cup of ton at defendant's residence. Tho evening being hot ho htlng hit) coat, in tho pockot of which the monoy wan placed, on a nail in tho hull. On resuming hi.s coat ho found the money was gono Complainant accused defendant of stealing tho monoy, but she denied it. Ho summoned Constablo Bornard, describing tho coiiiH ho bad lost. Tho constablo mado a smirch, and discovered tho exact sum lost unilor tho mattress in a bedroom. At lirst defendant, said sho had only ono shilling in tho hourto. Tho complainant gavuovidonco to tho Bamo clfoct as tho statement made by Sergeant Pratt. Ho had gono to eoarch for hia housekeeper, who had boon drinking with defendant. After the constablo re covered the monoy, tho dofondant said that he had given her tho money for an immoral purpose. It was not true. To Mr Graham: My houfokeepor is not a woman of immoral character. l)efendant keopa a bad house ; it is "anyman'sbouso." 1 wenttolook for my housekeeper. 1 did not eolicil the dofondaut, nor did I giva hor the money for an immoral purpose. Things would bo getting vory good when ho could ail'ord to give a woman cloven shillings. Constablo Bornard gavo corroborativo ovi deuce. Tho dofondant had never bren btforo tho Court at all. Mr Graham said it was apparont that tho complainant had gono to tho defendant's house ■or an immoral purposo, and ho did not think it right that tho Police Court should bo used for the recovery of money spent for immoral purposes. Tho defen dant had novor boon before tho Court, wbilo tho plaintiff was continually in trouble. It would be a pity to send the girl to prison on Knox's unsupported testimony. Tho fact of hia having takon oil' Ilia coat, and other circumstances in con nection with the caso were suggestive The Bonch gavo the prisoner tho benefit of the doubt, but cautioned her not to appear boforo tho Court again. The Bench be lioved that tho monoy had been paid for an improper purpoeo, and, under the circum stances, they rofused to make an ordor for tho roturn of the monoy to tho plaintill'.

The Harbour Reclamation Wall.

Mil Macckeuok, tho Harbour Board Engineer, submitted to yesterday's moot ing of that body an exhaustive report on tho construction of tho concrete buttresses to tho railway reclamation wall at Quay street. Tlio roport describes tho opera tions taking pluce at the three but troaecß. With regard to No. 2, he pays thero is considerable risk of bringing down a further portion of the wall, if drodging is continued to tho rock. He proceeds: — " With such treacherous work us I havo discovered in tho foundations of this wall, I would prefer to risk sinking tho caireon on the mud sur face, a foot or two above tho pilo-shoos, if I could only got reliable information as to tho depths that the piles havo boen driven, because it has boen proved now that tho discrepancy betwoen the contract drawings and tho work as actually constructed is of such a serious nature that no reliance can bo placed on the records in possession of the Board." With respect to this buttress, Mr Moc^regor Buggosta tho expediency of con structing, say, 100 foot to begin with of tho jotty itself, and carrying it along with tho buttress. Of No. 3 buttrcsa,ho says :— " Nearly the whole of the main and eheot pilos have fallen over opposite the buttress, and have boon romoved, to admit of the caieaon Retting close in to the old founda tion. Tho longest pilos drawn are only 11 feet b' inchoe, whereas their depth/accord ing to contract drawings, should have boen 21 feot to roach the rook, as epocilied. I am afraid tho foundations of the wall, from on,d to end, are not more to bo reliod upon than tho samples already brought to light, and any works deßignod and constructed with tho object of strengthening and utilising the wall for Harbour Board purposes, should be based on this assumption. In a subsequent memo., Mr Macgregor estimates the cost of constructing tho first 100 foot of tho Quay street jotty at about £4,u00. Ho adds: -" I have drawn tho pile referred to in the ro port, aud find tho point of tho shoo six feot short of tho ruck. It is a vory simple operation to "dig grovos undor theße massive foundatioue." The Work and Tariff Committee's report recommended the adop tion of the Engineer's report, and the call ing of plans and specifications for tho work of constructing the 100 feet of jetty. Tho Board unanimously adopted the rocom mendations of tho Committee. "

MR BUCKLAND'S WOOL SALE.

Mr AluiEß Duukland hold a large wool fale to-day ik tho Hay market, consisting of 118 lota and a nnmber oC pieces. There was no advance in prices from the IbsL. although buyers anticl patbd a slight advance, and reserved certain lots. The following are the average prices realised:-Longwool (grease), 6d to B|d ; half bred, in groaeo, B.]d to6!d ; merino, 6Jd to (j3d • bollioa and pieoes, liid; haoks and piecos. 13dt to ?3d; bagß. Sid to BJd. The buyers were: Meeara Ireland. Warnock. Sutherland. Pottor, King Hosketh, Birker Broc, and Held.

VOLUNTEER NOTES.

On Saturday, the Collego Rifles will tire, at the North Shore rifle range, for tho modal and claap oll'erod tor competition by Hon. Captain Carl Scliuiitt. "-" Ipilors will ioave by tho two o'clock boat. Captain Fenton and the offlofra and men of tho Devonport Navals, have kindly granted Captain Sohmitt the use of the rifle renge'for the afternoon.

CABLEGRAMS.

[BY KLKCTBIC TELEORAPH.-COPYBIGIIT.]

[REUTEK's TELEIiKAM.S.]

G«nornl Soratchleys Successor. London, December 15.-The Government of New South Wales is supporting the ap pointment of Mr John Douglas as High CommUeioner for New Guinea. The Agents- General meet Colonol Stanley on Thursday to consider tho subject of appointing a sue ccssor to General Scratchloy. Silver Colnago. A bill has been introduced into the American Senate having for its object tho suspension of the silver coinage in America. Tho English Parliament. London. December 15.-It isannounced that on the re-assembling of Parliament the Government will avail themselves of tho earliest opportunity of ascertaining whether or not Ihoy possess tho confidonco of tho Houso. King Thoobaw In Captivity. Madras, Docembor 15. — Arrangements have been concluded by which Ring Thee baw and his Quoen will be interned here. A residence has boon provided for them, and though pot kept close prisoners they will be under surveillance. Wrack of a Steamer. Brisbane, Decemberls. —Telegrams from Townsville announco tho wreck of tho Ger man steamship Papa. Tho crow inanagod to escape in tho ship's boat?, and landed at Townsville.

AUSTRALIAN.

NEW SOUTH WALES PARLIAMENT.

Voto of Censure Proposed,

Sydney, this day.

In tho House of Representatives last night, Sir John Robortson brought forward a uoto of censure on tho Government for thoir budget proposals. After considorablo discussion, the debate was adjourned, as tho Government -wore unprepared for the motion. Tbo proceedings during tho oven ing wero of a lively character, personalities being freely exchanged between sovoral speakers.

(Received December IG— 1 p.m.)

SIR P. SCRATCHLEYS FUNERAL.

Melbourne, thisday.— Tho publicfunoral of the remains of tho late General Scratchley took place at St. Kilda cemetery at 10 o'clock this morning. Ths ceremony was a vory solemn and imposing character. Tho various Australasian colonies were numer ously and inlluentially ropreeonted. The funeral obsequies waa performed by the Bishop of Molbourno. Tho procession, which waa vory lengthy, included two Metropolitan battalions of Victorian infantry militia. Thero was a large attendance of tho gonorai public to do honour to Gonernl Scratchlcy'a memory.

["Auk Si'Koials.]

Mr Farnoll and tho Liberals.

London, December 7. —Mr l'arnell has doliverod an address, in tho course of which, aftor alluding to the results of tho goners 1 elections as far as they have been proceeded with, ho said that ho relied upon the Liberal Boction of tho now l'arliatnont to concede tho domanda of himself and fol lowers regarding the (lovornmont of Ire land.

London, December B.—Mr McElhone'a appeal in the Brown will case lias boon dis missed by tho Privy Council with costs.

Australian Fodoratlon.

I ondon, Decembor 9.—Tho " Times " of to-day, disciiHsingtho resolution of Victoria, Queensland, Tasmania, Western Australia, and Fiji to establish a Federal Council, con stituted of representatives of those colonies, applauds the decision arrived at, and ox prefsoH regrot at the paucity of niombors composing tho Federal Council, and at tbe refusal of Now South Wales, aud Nov- Zealand to join it, but declares at tho name time, that tho formal establishment of tho Council, even although its rango be limited, is a question of primary import ance.

Colonial Clergymen In Hngland.

With regard to tho direct denial whicli has been given by tho Archbishop of Canter bury, to tho statement that it had been decided to debar colonially ordained clergy men from ministration in England, com plaints are now mado by colonial clorgy motif that, although they aro not absolutely inhibited, tho licenses which they roccivo permitting thorn to oiliciato aro only torn porary.

THE ROUMELIAN DIFFICULTY.

Atllludo of tho Groat rowers.

lonijon, Dccomber 15. The French (iuvornmont have issued a cir cular note to the European Powers favour ing tho union of Bulgaria and Eastern ltoumoliu under Prince Aloxuudor.

Tho f'orto lias sent a circular to tho Powers inviting them to tin entente on tho Balkan question.

CHOLERA IN QUEENSLAND.

Spread of tho Disease Checked.

Brisbane, December 15. Tiik gonoral health of tho passengers on board the Dorunda ia roportod to bo improv ing, and it is believed that tho stops taken by tho authorities to isolate tho patients and tho persons with whom thoy havo been in contact wiil bo effectual in preventing the sproad of tho disease.

SPORTING NEWS.

Auckland Summer Meeting.

Tjiebk was a lot of interesting work on the Ellorslio courso this morning. Tbe boat gullop was done between Turquoise, Necklace, Dorringer, and Radatne?, over tho Cup distance Derringer was pulled up after going about a mile and a-half, and Radames was boaton off before tho end of tho journoy, leaving Turquoise and Necklaco to come homo together. Tho pace was a very sound one throughout, and both finished homo Rtrongly. Tetford did a strong gallop over the Cup distance, and Foul Shot and Libeller (in company) were sent twico round, tho last six furlongs being done at thoir best. Tasman went twico round at medium paco, and Stonoy hurst, Nelson, and Wapiti were Font twico round at a. good swinging paco, coming home fast. Woodnymph went once round alone, and was pickod up by tho two year-old colt Scot Proe, tho pair then being treated to a fust milo.

Two prominont Victorian motallicianEi arrived by the b.s. Kotomahana this morn ing in the shape of Mr J. E. McNau«hton and Mr M. Solomon. Thoy leavo on a visit to the Hot Lakes tomorrow.

Mr M. Gallaghor received a letter today from Mr J. G. Dooblo, stating that himself and tho groat sculler Beach intend paying Auckland a visit in February next. Tho two-year-old colt Silver Princo ar rived by the Rotomahana this morning, «- .

Wanganui J.C. Autumn Meeting.

l«Y TKLUUUi'H —PRESS ASSOCIATIDM. | Wan<;a»ui, this day. The following nominations were received last night for the Wanganui Autumn Moot ing :- Wanijanui Cui'.-Armouror. Uawias, All'ino Rose. Spscnlatinn. Normanby, RutrigerJtor PftSh*. Salvngo, Woodnjmuh. Vcrn, Tho Pooti %Z£A%£t- Kmoman- Brown- **& Flying Race — Arraou-er. Awatca, Cloeb, Speculation, Paaba, Knmonr, Salvage, Wood! n ylS ph>wa.rvenu>.Mißsli?r S°n. "ovoko Grand tt . VndpSpWABOOt! Haßar' H"»»*». B«u» I a ?* 8i )l l frfßb^ Pn^o"". ÜboiJer, eiTtabu?): Toiford. Mies Dargon, Administrator, Gabble ?nTpopp G yrand UUko> Viotory' AB°°£ ttSS* Huhdlbs (flrst day).—The Druid Mnrmvnn, Landaej*. Brehu., Suek .Seruli"eo'r Porotawa < D?f I mBmVPa^ nt Sa^ OtJ- Director, andcfaudo Hukdles (second day)— The rirnM m^A earenl. Landeeor, KwbS. Dutk Scrutineer' Uaude? 1111 DonbiKh' Totaro, ÜBBitect or , Hi

w X hTf i ODCOrt and dramatic ontorUininont which was so Bueoeatiully eivon a. nhnrf ,Z 3Sw3 will (bvf WU? thß S^?»sort DtowS

THE UNEMPLOYED.

A mektino of tho unemployed, headed by Mr W. G. Garrard, waited upon tho Mayor yesterday in ordor to find out when they are to commonco operations on the defence work at Takapuna Point. Hie Worship re ferred them to Colonel Whitmore The deputation then procoeded to interviow the District Engineer (Mr Hales), who again re foned them to Colonel Whitmore. They accordingly went to tho Defence Office, where they saw Colonel Lyon and Major Shepherd, who rc.ceived theiij courtooualy, and arranged with thorn to meet Sir G. S. Whitinoro at tho Drill shed nt 1 o'clock. Hero tho deputation waited until 2.30 p.m., when between 30 and 40 men sent into the room bolonging to tho Jld Veterans, and wore received by Colonel Sir G. Whitmore, who requested them to select a spokesman. Mr Garrard at once stoppod forward and mado a statement, to which Colonel Whitmoro listened atten tivoly. Ho oxpressed tho kindest sym pathy with tho nnemployod, and informed them that they should havo work at once, but warned them that tbcre must be no shullliug or Govonimont atroko, but roal downright steady work; otherwise they would be dismissed from tlio works. Tho deputation expressed themselves satisfiud with the terms, and asked when they could begin, as they wanted bread. Tho District Engineer was sent for, and paid that the men might Btarton tho following day. Gar rard BUggeetedat7.3oo'clockintho morning. The Engineer Eaid that would bo too early, but stated about noon they might set to work. At this etage Sir G. Whitmoro in tcrfored, and requested the Engincor to set the men to work at 10 o'clock this morning, on tho defenco works at Mount Victoria. After some consideration it was agreod that tho men wero to muster at tho North Shoro Forry tee at 10 o'clock this morning, whon they would bo eot to work right away. Accordingly, at 10 o'clock this morning, Garrard and a number of others turned up at tho time and plane appointed, and ceased to swell tho ranks of tho unemployed by being set to work. This notion has been taken entirely Beparuto from that of tho Unemployed Committee, who appear to have known nothing about tho secondary movement under the irreproesiblo William George. Yesterday, Mr Connell, Chairmau of the Committee of Unemployed, waited on tho foremon, wub-foromon, and workmen of the Newmarket Railway Shops for tho purpose of asking them to purchaso tickots for Mr Walker's locturo, for tbo benefit of tho unomployod, which was given with a view to relieving distress. He disposed of all the tickets he had with him, all apparently being eager to assist tho cause This morning Mr Connell in torviowod Sir (J. Whitmoro, who recoived him courteously, and said that as far as the means at his disposal allowed, ho would hasten tho works with oil possible speed, in order to givo employment Mr Coimoll then proceeded to Mount Victoria whore 20 of tho men aro now en gaged. He there saw Mr Vickerman, Assistant Engineer, who statod that in a few days ho would bo enabled to tako on a larger number of men as coon as tho works word laid out.

(1!Y TMJSCIKArH.— OWN COUUESrONDUNT.)

Corporation Works at DunocHn.

DuNKDitf, this day,

The Premier has informed the unemployed that plenty of work will bo provided to morrow in city improvements near tho rail way.

CONVENT SCHOOLS.

The examination of the echolars of St. Joseph's Middlo School, Ponsonby, and St. Mary's Board ing School were held yostorday, the former in tho forenoon, and thb latter in tho afternoon. Tho children of St. Josoph's wo. o examined by Iho Rev, Fathor Walter Macdonald, in the presence of a largo number of visitors, parents, aud frionds. Tbe proceedings were openud by singing "Dear Ad^ol, Kvor at My bide," and an interesting procrammo of ecrics and rocita tlooß was afterwards performed. The following &'izos were distributed in tho order of merit:— irst prizo: Catechism, Margaret Tuohoy ; good conduct, Margaret Tuohey; study, Mary Morgan ; writing, Louisa Sayor ; genoral im proyoir.ont, Jano McLau^hiin; regularity, J ulitv Sobers. Second prizo: (Jateot>iem, Mary Steml : good conduct, Muggie O'Meara; ituily. Annio Uuuno; genoral improvomoDt, Uridgot Tuohoy. Third prizo: Stucy, Lizzie Souere. Fiiut prizj: Neat nueß, Mary McLaughlin; politenobs, Mary Jane Frauds; arithmetic, EdwardFarquhar; recita tion. Mary Neville ; study, Florrie Sobers ; general improvement. Maggio Monock, Percy Neville; rezularity. Maggie Farqahar; cate chism, Annio O'Meara ; good conduct, FraDk White; rpgulirify, James Hu'chinßon ; good conriucr, Jamo Mouogau ; genoral improve ment, Alii Ogilvle; neatneße, Kl>i9 Ogilvie; gonoral improvement, Lily Arthur; regularity, JCmina Fox.

St. Mauy's Select Uoahdiko School.—Tho examination of tho children of ihU school was conducted by tho aiulcra of Mercy. A lnrgo KutheriDßof tho clorgy, parents and others was present, uu'luding Alousignoro Fynoß, and the Very Hoy. father Macdonald, Paul, Lenilmn, and O'Garo. The walls o£ the school woro ducoraicd with drawings, maps, etc., the %\v rk otthnpupia, Tho pruciodinKß opened wi ha pmnorortottu'jt (twu piano.) by M>BS6S K. Lar l.in and LowißSon. A very ploaaiag addru?s was road by Mlbb Fitzgibbon. After a lengthy muuicm pioimuuno had bcon performud, v valedictory address was givon by Mlbs Law sou, nt the close of which tho distribution of prlz b took place. Two special pri<Cß were Kivon by Roy. Father Maodo:ia!d and Mr F. H. LovristOD, tho latt:r boing a sllvorcrosß:—Sixth - tundni'd: Inl prixa fur composition, Mibs Oregon ; Latin. Miss Lawson ; singing and Frcm-h, Miss C'Drlsooll j music, Miß3 White ; music and French, Mlbb Ilriuhain ; writing, Mies Lamb; study. Mi.a Wallnutt; goodcon duot and atudj, Miss Brophy. Fifth Standurd: Maps, geography, music, slngiug, and work. Mlsa Wbitßtoad ; wr ting and grammar, MitsL. Whito; reading, history, catechism, and work. Miss C. Allanncli; history and reading, Mies A. Fit/gibbon ; politeness, Bi'crcc, and woik, Mis* Hewsoa; gonoral improvement, Misj McUabs; hletoiT, catechism, oxerciscß, writing, aiid com position. Miss Wills; mental arithmetic, Miss Urodlo; history and music, Miss D. Davis; hstorj, catuchiem, and history. Miss D. I orvan; general improvoment aud attendance, Miss L. Sparrow ; general improve ment and writing, Miss K. Davis; map?, music, eingicg, and work. Miss Hopkins. Fourth Standard; Catechism, geography, and Bngliah history, Mlbs Flynn; politeness, Mi?s Lauigan; Kmilleh history, suography, and aritbiuotlo, Miß3 Gravatt; outuchism and history. Miss Lark in; genoral improvement. MlasMolloy ; English history and spelling, Mlsi Cohen; spelling und homo oxorciuos. Misß Dunn; homo cxoroiat'B nnd writing, Miss Maiden. Third Standard: Arithmetic and singing, Mibs Haven; general knowledge. MiBS E. L.irkin; good conduct. Miss D. Loes; study. Miss B. Graham; mitiopr, Mis 3M. Lewitson; road ing, Miss Miriam Sullivan; writing. Miss Ada Maiden; good conduct, Miss Phojbe Novill; arithmotio, Mlbs Hatty May Brig ham; utudy, Misa Sohcnk; good conduct, Miß9 Holl; writing, MiBB Gerty Maiden ; Btudy, Miss Berty llavim; work nnd reading, Mies May Stanford ; arithmotic, Misß Netty Gravatt; study, Miß3 Annto Hrodic; recitation. Miss Celostine Conway ; writing, Miss Alice Kosßer; Btudy, Miss May Lanigan ; catechism. Master Kugeno Derva" ; guncra! improvement. Masters PiorcoLanican and Paul Graham. Tto intc roating exhibition closed -with Iho National An them. Tbo examinations were highly satisfac tory, aid reflected much crodit on the Sisters ol Meroy who have charge of these echo Mb.

POLICE COURT.-This Day.

(Heforo F. O. Claitcn and J. V. King, J l'.'s) Vaor«ncy.—John Mickell was cha god with beinp; found without lawful excuse in tho shed of Captain lEdwarda. on the Railway Wharf. Iho dofondnntagaiDst whom there weroaevon toon previous conviotions for timilar olfencoß. pleadodl Kuilly, and was sentenced to six months' hard labour.

Drunkenness. — Thrco drunks wore ro quostod to mako contributions to tho consolida tion revenue.

assault.-James Mcllmoyle w«b charged with punchinor one Charles Cole 3 on the toco and body, whireforo tha complainant sought that dofendant shou'd civcturetioa of tho peace, —Oi londant pload-d not guilty.-The complain ant, who ia barman at tho Ponsonby Club Hotel, doppsed that tho defendant had struck an old mini. Ho interfered, and the defendant al'ostru.'k him.—Mr Stanford, liconsoe of tbo Ponsonby i lub Hotel, gave corroboratlvo ovi donco.—l ho defendant to witness: You aro not abovo taking it out of a man yourself.-De fendant wan ordered to find sureties of tho poaco-hlmeelf ia £50 and two of £25 for six month;.

"UNDER THE PALMS"

Tnia eunlata, which is onoot theinOßlcha'miog of tho many cantatas that haa been written by tho oomposer.CioorKO F. Root, Is to bo performed to-morrow awl Friday oveninga In St.. Jnmoa'a Hall, by tho tit. James's Suuday-Bchool and Chiiroh ohoir?, asslelod by tho Auckland Glco cooiety nnd a full orchestra. Tuo subject of tluV, cinuitu ig intended to illustrato the Jowioh Fodßtot labornaclcß, or Harvost Festival, and to proaent a view of Iho toachinrs of tho prophet Ezra. At. tho Feast of Tabernacles tho po iplo dwoll for ono woolc in littlo tonta oc boothomadnof cvergrconß, and ornamented with fruit and Ilowers, and the occasion hero pre sented is tho Keaet of Tabornaclcs that took pace aftor the return from the captivity in Bubylon, tho scene of which, with its characlero and accessories, is doßcribod in thu Books of K;;ra and Nehomiah, The composer, In this cantata, has eomo dellghiful eoloa and quar tottosapait from tho choruses, wbicharo very effective. Tho- solos have boen allottml bb fol lows:— Hz-a (base). Mr Pullan ; J rnh.ua, his au'lstant (tonor). Mr Burneas; Miriam (soprano), Mrs Waters; Zlllah (onnttaltol.MreKdmondes. Tha chorus, which will number about 150, wili bo conductod by Mr Hdinondes.

The matriculation examinations in con nection with the Now Zealand University have commenced. At Auckland there are about 30 candidates, and at Christchurch 58.

There id no doubt that the largest and most choice variety of articles suitable for Xraas and wedding pro3ent3 is at Boylenaud Tanileld'a china, glaeß. and earthenware estub lißhraent. 171. Q-oen-stroet. The prices too are remarkably low. ;heir present peason a goods having just boon opened up, there is an im mense assortment of now goods to Eoleot from. -lAOTT.J

CITY COUNCIL.

Instouatloaor,,,^. . Tub annual statutory"^,. . Council took place at bwng present: The Ma W r >*«« Waddel), Councillors i'J'W.H, Cooper, Dig Dan , c Ba. fc^ Crowther, La Boche, BamJo "°>«, absence through illness of Cr VT '"" tabled and distributed ™ mea t« The Mayor'e Jn Wgam " Hia Worship took th« they wero as fully ™°L aWa «> «£ nffiurs generally Jtg »Po» civj wero a few qnestions to Si * there refer before 4 resuming hM"^ domg so, he had also to i!" Bef«" full aoneibility of the honoiu^hflT? hl« conferred upon him by tX. ha*beer! City of Auckland in Te^K* o]*' opi>o6ed return of him for thethS? d""• Mayor. He hoped to prove tofhl^" the coming year that he was wZ^Ss aS, wlUi nKi° eerve their interwtaft 1611 * when he first took office ha he *«• year they could not contem^ 6 « B»g an expenditure as they hact for tt^ 9 years that had just p aa j f **• two works done were, in hwonininn y \. ,Tbe and shewed full valuj? f 6r °^ redlW>la, exponded upon them. Thflro». m(>lley tion that would always k^^W years to come, and it woufiK™^.' 0' upon the Council to do their best In mJ™" to meet it and overtake the duty fe imposed upon them. He referL ti 1i" drainage question. In the inSJS . % citizens' health it must alw aye &f th 6 tion of paramount fapjffij ' population increasedand^WnZ p " centrated the necessity for^tl?: re 4 COB> would grow greater andl B C? T" in furtherance of the health of IU T that the Council had already £*£ were again ongaged in erecting b&thT n fiesh water baths that ww ? a™I*'1 *' linished would no doubt prove highly^ ducive to the health of thatpo rt &% citizens who proposed to atifiee then who had not the means of providing Ck? of their own They would be St opening before the Haw i ear. andtoLS that they would prove to ;be»ii t W Council and citizen* generally antSSS they would be. So that there miekK misunderstanding at the opening, ho fait v to be his duty to state at on&fi, Council would be called opon at an mri date to decide whether or not to suddlvH water to a portion of thosebaths. SochathlT was not included in the present praisef but if it was to be supplied durine th. coming winter it would have td'be ton sidored ero long. Another questiSffii would engago the attention 'of the oS during the early part of next yearifaatkt of calling for designs, not only for the fit tings, but also for the furniture of the naw Library which, from all ttppsMaacei would be completod durug.the coiS year. It would not be bueuWlikjnr creditable to allow a bnildine a that character to be idle for tut of the necessary fittings ;knd fan!, ture. They should be ready to ocenpv it immediately upon ite completion, Then was another question, in connection frith the Library, to be considered, and that too, certainly early in the year, vfe, (he selection of books. A number, of volumes that would hardly be suited to such a band some building were receiving attention from the book-binder. Thoir stock of books, however, was by no meaas equal to the) space that would be at their dupossl, In deed, the filling of such a space waa quite beyond their means, Funds had lately been accumulating for. the benefit of tho Library, and they had not been reduced by so much as a penny for any other purpose.- There wbj a further question which had often occupied tho attention of tho Council, and of which he hoped they would be relieved during lie coming year. lie moant • those complaint! which wero tho outcome of the tramway, It was to be hoped now that in the coming year tho whole of the lines within'thirty would be completed, and that 'the"entin body cf complaints would be removed, Ho trusted so, at any rate, and he was tore that councillors did so too. Then rare several works which had occupied attention for some time past, and would extend Into the coming year. One was the completion of Emily Place, and another was the widen ingand completion of Uobson-etreet, He was afraid that there was but little hope of either work aesumiug much form doting tho present season. Ho trusted, however. that ad early start would be made ami spring. Councillors would see from \h official report what progress had been nude with the cemotory at W aikomiti. is tkw woro aware, it was to be opened on the nth of March next. The Engineer informed him that it would be quite ready for on by that time. The thought—a sad one —had crossed hia mind, Wbo will be tbe first to occupy it ? There wereeotterejju lations, by-laws, and so on hv respect to the cemetery in a forward state, and he might cay, on behalf of tho Committee, ttst they would be able to complete the bad ness and submit their report after one more sitting. There was also something else to be expected in the coming year that would relieve tho Council of a greatidod « trouble, and that was the extended power which would be the outcome otttyputing of the Consolidated Municipal Corpora tion Act. It passed its second readtw at tho last session of Parliament, iM Ministers had forwarded a'ciroulariUtißg that it would be the, ■ firrt bmm undertaken next session.. It would aflbra them the opportunity of dealing .With! the unpleasant subject of W.C's. He had to thank councillors for their services toJbe public, and their courtesy tftumnjf doing tho year that was passed, and to'solicit* continuance of both during thej.WWK year. Whatever differences of opinion might have arisen in tho Council, he conw sincerely say that they were ,«*■;«»» opinions of the individuals, and *«*P™ expression to in the best intewtt of those who had sent them tmre. Sometimes a little croea-fixing bad-top pened, but he did not think it wow** jury in any way. It were tetter ftttttff should not bo called a happy family to* that things should go on M n,«|V''J™ wound up to go without diMretlonm wo eideration. There wm a question wMcßWii occupying the public mind just «>wnw» little, and which would also «s**»*£ of the Council. It was the qnestioji« "* city's contribution to the fl«|W! *» Charitable Aid aa carried out under Uie new Bill. Whether the Council »<">«'"° their way to pay the contribution out otw general .rccou^t-and he hoped their fond, would warrant them in doing < so-or wod'o seek to raise it by>pecW .^^ was not a pleasant alternative-^ "■ sure that they would do what w most proper under tho/««uffl«binM«j He had further to state that the annua reporU from the various ofheen ««.WJ, the table. They went toshow that AnckW was fairly progressive, and thatithe«gj» wasincreisingT ThenumberofbuUdWP^ mits issued during the year had "»"»£, equalled before. He was not oioe of O» who liked to see Auckland rasMnzaWa and then a reaction taking place. H«P™ ferred to E ec ite progress steady ano«» It might be. an old fanned Mg but it always in the long run. His >y.° rsnl{' eluded by directing .attenUon to meanness of information «J*«sS^, Inspsctor of Abattoir's report and to <m so he regretted theabsence.of ■W^ parative statement shewing th^P rX^ or k otherwise mado in the dono thero-number of an»ma'",?'"°] V u Tho officer's explanation, he ""^jtil that ho could not make up the return tho Ist of December. Jl jnd

City Works.

The Engineer1* report Aoiredgfijg; iug expenditure under contracts <mn»is last twelve months:— jjj Drainage: Co'Hngwori-stwet, c«* lls; Glattatoiio-street gd£, street gully. %® ■?. "iWfOB WtfW gully, £232 198 fL^W-Ciot% Siaolor-ftrcet tower, ««» ju 3d: Bffi Karani-ahape (sec. 1). *»» £tßoß!iffi KaraojUhspe <««|.^' l^*ig,; Berato"*^

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 16, 1886,



GO TO FOB BEDSTEADS \ CAUPET3 ; \ LINOLEUM : \(^\ PERAMBULATORS \j\ BEDDING \V<\ SPRING MATTRES \,H* SES NL, \ TOILET WARE \/"\ FENDERS & IRONS \wA OFFICE FURNI- V/-\ TUIIE V * DINING ROOM AND SITTING ROOM DRAWING ROOM Y^\ BED ROOM V^ \ FURNITURE Y^ \ AMERICAN, \L\ AUSTRIAN BENT \ A WOOD \ 2?\ CU AIRS & STOOLS : i \r^\ WARDROBES Y^*A SIDE BOARDS YT^A CURTAINS yr blinds BLANKETS TheCiieap SHEETa HOUSE FURNISHERS AND EVEUY . QUEBN-STRXBT HOUSERE(JUISITK . AUCKLAND, ! n 11 A N D GASH SALE. J(?'3 (100 WORTH OF DRAPERY AND ±,«J,WUV CLOTHING, AT HALF PRICB. I. FERNANDEZ, DRAPER, NEWTON, Having "purcba^od n largn portion of Messrs L. D. Nathan's and Co,, Stock, at a vory hoDvy discount, bo is enabled to offor uome ot the greatest Bargains evor known in Auckland, which tho folio wing Pkiue Libt Will Show : - Men's Strong Tweed Eumn-.cr Suits, complete, 2JB; usual prlco, 425. Blen'B Summer Tweed Trousers and Vest, 12s lid; usual price, 200. Mod's Strong Tweed Trousors, 7s Gd; usual prlco, l.'s Gd. lion's Coloured Moleskin Trousers, la Gd; usual price, 5s 114. Men's Strong Working Shirts, lined baoks. Is 6d; übu'jl price. 2s Gd. Men's best quality. Lone Silk Coats, I,la Gd ; usual price, 22s Gd ; Silk Helmets, to match, 5s lid. worth 12a 6d. Men's Felt and Straw Hats, from Is fid each, the cheapest and best stock in Auckland, see window; evory Hat marked in plain figures. Boy'e and Youth's Clothing in great variety at half prlco. • Mi-, extraordinary Bargains in Drapery and Millinory. overy artlclo praa^antord much cheaper than Qnoon-strcct prices; pi ice list in future issue. O"Speclal Toys and Fanoy Goods for Christ mas, presents at just a quarter tho usual price. NO PUFF. GENUINK FACTS. COME AND SEE. FERNANDEZ, DRAPER AND CLOTHIBR, KARANGA -IIAPK ROAD, NEWTON. HUMS J'ASS TUB DOOlt. E S T? V A~L U~E AT WILLIAM R. BRIDGMAN'S. 503 dozen CoaU's bc>t Sewing Cotton, 2CO yards, Neb. 10 to 21, Is per dozen; 250 dozen do., 100 yds, Nos. 20 to 50,2s 6d dozen; IJJ FaiH Long Lace Curtains from 2s 6d pair ; Crewdson'u Calioa, Is 3d dozen ; Uorrock's, 2s lid dozen: Ginghams reduced to 43d, worth 8d; 25 Pairj Long Mualln Cm tains, halt price, to clear; sflendld Black 811k, 4s lid, worth 63; large and we 1-assorted stock New Dress Goods; Sateens, from 8d; Fanoy Dress Goods, 6d; Lustres, IJrt; Honeycomb Quilts 3d !)d and 69. splendid value; large variety Muslin-work Embroidery, froon lid yard; 20 Lidies' China Silk Ulsters, half price, to clear; New Frilllngs in variety. Feathers, Sun Bonnets; lar,Ro variety Maids' and Ladles' Aprons at cost to clear; strong Tweed for Boys' wear. Is Id; strong Galat a Strive 3. 1< lid, great barga'ns; really good Cotton Shir ing. 4Jd yard: nica assortment Ladies Lace Capes and Dolmans, cheap; 144 Men's Oxford Shirts, 2s lid, worth 4a 3d; Men's Paget Coats, 8s 9d, worth 20s; Men's Summer Coats, from 29 9d; large assort ment Men's and Hoys' Straw Hale, from 61; arge lot Job Hosiery to be cleared at a heavy discount; Men's White -Shirts,' from 2s lid; good ttock ; cheap clothinp. Patterns freo by post. Freight paid on parcels over 20s, JUNCTION DRAPERY WAREHOUSE, 283. UPPER QUEEN-BTREKT. HL, POSSE NNIBKIW, • Merchant I'ailok and Importer, BHORTL AND-STREET, AUCKLAND, Announces the Completion of his SPRING AND BUMMER STOCK, Ex 3.8. Arawa, To which be invites an early inspection. The Trade supplied at prices a little above cose T. & H, COOKE are now selling Croquet Chairs, Folding Canvas Chairs, and Verandah Blinds, at greatly ieduced rates. T. & H. COOKE have just received, ex Coptio New Patterns in Brussels and Tapestry Carpelß; also, Wool Mats and Rugs, T. & H. COOKE have just opened a lot of very superior Austrian Bent-wood Cane Chuira, Folding and Rooking Chairs and Lounges. T. & H. COOKE have on sale, Perambu lators, with Bioycle Wheels and Robber Tires. JL • AND XL, CoOKE, FURNITURE, BEDDING, AND CARPET WAREHOUSE, JUNCTION OP QUEEN AND GREY STREETS, AUCKLAND. . ILSENER LAGBRBBBR FKOM THE KAISER BREWERY. Sole Agents tor New Zealand- SEEGNER, LANGGUTH & CO., FIRTH'S STGBBS, ALBERT-STREET, AUCKLAND. ,



LOST.— Taken in mistake last night from the platform of tho Auckland Itailway Station, or wrongly delivered bs tho oxpresß man, a Large Carpet Bag, addressed " MUb Nixon Auckland." Ploaeo oblige by returning it to the offlco ot this paper. TTVISEASES" OV THE EYE, ii&R, U THROAT 3 AKD CHK3T. DR. WILKINS, CONSULTING & OPKUATING SURGEON la at his Surgery for General and Speolal Practlco all mornlngß and afternoons. Sunday, 10 to 12 30. Charges moderate. 17 yoera nt London and Colonial lloapttala. Adjustn Spec tacles to eight. Consulting Rooms, Queen- BTRKEr. (oppo-ito Shortland strop'). Aucklami. t\ It. H U X T A B L W, OCULIST AND SPECIALIST IN T THROAT AND ICAK DISKASK, Formerly ut McKenzio Kyo Infirmary, and lately from tho Hoapltala of London, Paris, and Vlonns, Having returned to Auckland.may be consulted at King & Sons', Queen-stroet, daily, from 11 to 12 o'clock. Private Rbbidenck: PonHonby Koad, near corner ot Ltncoln-strcot. D" ISEASES' OF THB~BYE, EAR, AND THROAT. DR. A. CHAIJiINOR PUKCHAS May bo consultod daily at his Koßldonco, Pitt ■troot; and at— The Knolibh Pharmaov, Queen-street (Mn llaslk it's), from 2 to 3 p.m. THENKWI'ONPaAKMAOY(MRKKNI)KHDINK'S), KaiungahAi'K itoAi). from 10 to 11 n.m F~ OWL Eli & WIL KIN 8 ON, ARCHITECTS, SURVTCYORS, AND KSTATK AGKNTS. Exchange Ciumukhs (ground floor), DURHAM STUKKT KAST, AUCKLAND. Plans prepared, Bulldors' qunntltlea supplied, and Accounts adjuetrd. Ixians negotiated, Valuatloiiß undertaken, and Bstatos uiannged for abaontoes, &c. Numerona Properties for Salo, In all parto ot Auckland and Suburbs. ~T\r T, MUB BA R J), CM., ARCHITECT AND BUUVKYOR. Wator Supply and Drainage Specialties. 02, Queen-etioet. Notices to €orrcsi»oiu(cuts. SniENtA,—Wo be ievo thoro is no markot yot in Now Zealand for such contributions.