THE WAITOTARA ELECTION.

■■■'-ntfBBKW DENIES ILLEGAL JI* 00 CONDUCT.

O iT.H-oWtf COBRESPONDENT.) (B jT^OBAPH — Wanganui, this day.

informs me that so far as »*lZ^formed the case 3 alleged I* bB3 c absolutely without founda- retained Mr Travers, of Wei *"" Lthe defence. Mr Bryce states feritylfoX time comes to make up the Z«K ?P S the real difficulty will be £»f0? efwhat to take-there are so L khoffinK *"au v t0 the present all Ui to cases relied on has been informa* 10" a

POLICE COURT-THIS DAY.

• . H (j; Seth Smith, Esq., R.M.) /( v-p'ss- William Hornsby was *?Sid" costs; Margaret Ryan, 10s ;. and John James Brock, 10s and »>dco3r'' L usuft l alternative of 48 hours' in each case. Vagabonds. — Elizabeth RoGt^ 3 £ o j, a - r jTed with drunkenness, KeffK habitual drunkard, and with jith bemg an & vagafcon d. _ Serjeant ft^ that prisoner had been twice Stt conviefcod tot this offence. • Six pf e vioosiy , iabonr ___jessie YVingate was ?S with drunkenness and with being a Ta vagabond Six months'hard jogaft ■* ° bboar",«r Ducks. -Edward Wilson, Wil- Wim and Frederick Stanton, three S2h about 14 years of age, were charged f/flniously stealing and carrying away rks of the value of £1 2s 6d, the Bine dncw v Green> _s er geant Pratt Fff^nrks were stolen from the com *}-Z>7premises in Ponsonby, and fiStoa Etcher's shop in Queen-street. {£, had been previously conviated. JSUs nothing against Davidson, hut I Jha could not control him. It ap 1113 ASt these two boys had led the fJfTbov Stanton, astray.—Prisoners all Hd iruilty-His Worship said this P !ead,f Slyenth time Wilson had been \Ld for larceny.. He would be sen rSto sTx months' hard labour. As ttiuDavidson's first offence, •he would !*ive one month's imprisonment. Stan ta wnld not be imprisoned, but would Zive 12 strokes with a birch rod. Tailiko to Support.—John Wratt was toed with- failing to contribute towards Kpport of his wife, she being a desti- M»frtnon under the meaning of the Desti- SGSns Act, 1887.-Mrl Russell ap- for the defendant and pleaded not Kr-Sereeant Pratt conducted the case ■ffireqneftof the Charitable Aid Board. Mb Wratb deposed that she was living "jponsonby. Was married to her husband rt Nelson, and went from thore to Blen- L Had seven children five of whom Lived. Left Blenheim in April, 1880, .hen Mr Wratt sold the home. Defendant lAher-'ftt Blenheim, and took away four tidrefl, leaving her with the youngest, a ehfld four years of age. He left her £10 to ray for rent and provisions. After spend bj tils money She remained with her sister ii°Nelson for a few months, then took a We and kept boarders for two or three jnAli /After that came to Auckland, over sneais ago. Got a little needlework from HibeandChoyce, and from private parties. 1 M defendant summoned previously, and I toiMtter was settled out of Court. She I feed a deed of separation arid took £40 I uaeetflementin 1883. Lived apart from I Itrloshand for a year. She was then in iiHaMeijia^a defendant stayed one day I ijdJfelli and tttOk1 the eldest boy away • #ife?»M\theh gav6 her £3 15s. Re meinotbingfrOm defendant for the past (bye«rß,andhad been assisted by the (HaW Aid Board. In answer to Mr i fadl witness said that her husband had ■ Mused her of doing wrong. Did not howtle handwriting in the letter produced; S»lad home two illegitimate children. M?nedthedeedof separation (produced). ;.: -Jmii-Sfiekley,'. ■: the ..Secretary of the tat Eden Rpad Board; deposed that the Want owned two small cottages in Mick-street, Mount Eden, assessed at ISO. ;John Strathearn, visiting officer for tleCkitable Aid Board, deposed that Mrs tat hadreceived charitable aid since 26th injat/and 12s 8d was now due to the Bout He went to gee Mr Wratt, and on ii?g; him that his. wife was receiving Wableaid'ttie defendant said, "Ihave Mfife" and slammed the door in his face. -ETidence wasgiven by defendant, in which In stated that for Borne time he had lived in with his wife. .Finding Me via unfaithful to him, he taxed her jjfliitaiidaseparation had been agreed to. M merely a formal interview with his Howe-street.-Herbert Wratt gave Meliorative evidence.—His Worship said i W'flie complainant was a destitute Wn under the Act. There was reason *fflnsßfor the desertion. He would, w«er, only make the small order of 10s ■aaonHj.—Mr JRussell submitted that this Won ainply1 cancelled the effect of the ww separation drawn up between the noparties.' Heaßksd for leave to appeal, "P-tHgnmted. . ,

CONCERT AT MOUNT EDEN.

"ilwtbntoneof aserieaof concerts got DPby the Entertainment Committee of St. Jjp1 Church Committee in aid of the ■ JPK fund was held last night at %«P, Mctarit Eden. It was fairly 2JpS:;l«aa .the following very vj^prpgramme was gone through :— »fe" Not a Spot on Earth," (b) jSW^s farewell," Messrs Martin, nT™ 11 ' %an and Osborne; song, AffiSwr 01 be Friday (Moll°y)' Wilson, given with very good ttVJBNL"*Iy Own Scotch Lassie. M, Kate GflfiUan. This is a very S^\°] d Bcotea 6mS heard in the *HFw W.;Gpllan during her late todflS was moßfc charmingly sung, nfifedl-merited encore Duet SS^in'-the Tranquil Night," }> Wandered by Mrs Everard and Mr fIL 6 Queen of the Earth," WSf I*^"The Shepherds' "43^1"" 101 ' Mackay, and Messrs s&g?»e;;song, -The Village pianoforte solo, plEffi S*4Mr Everard ; •^teftrfL^WMr G°«*od Coward. SfSlfe °fithe^^London Mnßic Hall Cft^wo^ly encored, and Mr &" n vi aYe "/ ohn Wellington in from the MeK ' T.Remembrance," Misses H-tlti&rk artin» and Osborne: H "Sb^^th," Mr Hamerton ; 4011 ' Messrs Coward ?*•*»& tfc 8 V^ weU rendered, «^.» m !m J' ■Mr Coward; song, *mk : «^Ws (ehcored). The n? dent>s Parting Song," JHd!**, Ryan, Ssborae, C^JfioST^ 16 evenin^ the &ttes^peckS ttable manner- The r^dfi"Jf. were a musical treat JSf*i Smtl ng in a sfcyle to L ft6l^oS%^ ell-knwn abilifcy tt*w3£ f %T- H. Webb, Oak B.^ l« n t the piano

THE PREMIER'S ELECTION.

HIS RETURN TO BE PETITION D

AGAINST.

(by telegraph.—own reporter.)

Wellington, this day. The Premier's election is to be petitioned against. I hear that at the solicitation of his supporters Mr McGuire has determined to petition against Major Atkinson'selection on the ground of corrupt practices which it is alleged havo lately come to light. The matter is now in a solicitor's hands, and a petitiou may be expected to be presented within the statutory time.

FRANCE'S LATEST ANNEXATION.

HAS SHE TAKEN RAROTONGA?

(BT TELEGRAPH —SPECIAL REPORTER.)

Wellington, this day. Just before the House rose last night Sir Julius Vogel referred to the cablegram published during the last two or three days to the effect that the English Government had agreed to cede to France the island of Raiatea, and said that as he was under the impression that an agreement was made some time, ago for the cossion of Raiatea he was apprehensive that Rarotonga was meant. If that were tho case it would be a misfortune for New Zealand, and if the Government had no information on the subject they might deem it of sufficient importance to make inquiries concerning it. The Pre mier replied that he had no information on the subject, and he did not think it worth while telegraphing, as the cost would be considerable. If England had made any agreement with France, the protest of this colony would be quite useless. He agreed that it would be a matter for regret if either of the islands named had been given to France. Sir Julius Vogel suggested that the Victorian Government might be communicated with, and Major Atkinson promised to favourably consider the sug-

gestion.

SOCIETY OF ARTS' EXHIBITION.

The drawing of the Art Union in connec. tion with the Society of Arts' Exhibition yesterday evening attracted a large num" ber of members and visitors to the Art Gallery rooms. Owing to an unfortunate misunderstanding, there was no music, though a musical performance was on the programme. This, however, will be remedied this evening, when an attractive selection will be gone through. A hundred and ten Arb Union tickets, at half-a-crown each, had been taken up, realising £13 15s, to be divided in prizes. These wore fixed at nine, ranging from £3 to 15s, and the drawing resulted as follows, viz. :— Mr R. Carr, No. 675, £3; Messrs W. E. Payne, C. S. S. G-eorge, and 0. Nicholson, Nos. 577, 621, and 681, £2 each ; Messrs G. J. Harker (two prizes), J. McCosh Clark, and W. Aitken, Noa. 549, 566, 671, and 643, £1 each; Mr A. Nicholson, l^o. 633, 15s, Only three selections have as yet been made by prize winners, viz.: No. lin the catalogue, a landscape by M. Trenwith selected by Mr Harker, and Nos. 114, "But See the Hillside," also by Mr Tren with, and 115, " Decay," by Mr Debney, both selected by Mr C S. S. George. In thecourse of the evening the Committee of the Society of Arts held a meeting, when it was decided in deference to the wishes of a large number of the exhibitors, and in consequence of the applications that had been made, to keep it open for another week, closing next Saturday evening. It was also decided to hold a supplementary Ait Union, which will be drawn next Friday. The exhibition has not received that measure of support from the general public which it deserves. Auckland prides itself on occupying a leading position in arb among Australasian communities in general, and those of New Zealand in particular; but the scant support which has been afforded to this really excellent exhibition of local talent certainly justifies doubt as to whether these pretensions have any foundation in fact. There is an artistic circle in our midst, we possess artißts of more than average talent and ability—superior in this respect to any other city of the colony; bub seemingly an appreciative public is want ing, and the artists, who look to an intelli fent public for appreciation and support, ere find themselves disappointed. It is to be hoped that the coming week will show an improvement in this respect. As the Committee considers that an exhibi tion of sketches, from an educational point of view, inculcates art lessons of a more practical character to students in the ele mentary and intermediary stages, than a collection of finished paintings would do, it has decided to throw the rooms open to pupils in the higher standards attending the city schools. Arrangements will there fore be made for admitting them in the mornings in rotation, and under proper supervision. . ■ . The following sales had been effected up till 2 p.m. to-day:—No. 1, "Landscape," by Mr Trenwith; No. 72, "But Yon Dark Clouds," by Mr Trenwith; No. 97, "Punch," by Mies C. W. Home ; No. 114, " But See, Upon the Hillside," by Mr Tren with ; No. 115, " Decay," by Mr Debnoy; No. 133/ " Desolate," by Mr E. Atkinson, purchased by Mr J. McCosh Clark, and presented to the Arb Gallery; No. 190, "By the Sea," by Mr F. Wright; No. 193, '.'Aitev the Storm,"- by Miss Thome, and also three Christmas cards painted in oil by Miss Maude Vaile.

THE MIDLAND RAILWAY.

WHAT THE CHAIRMAN SAYS.

Wellington, this day. Mr Scott, Chairman of the Midland Com. pany states that the correspondence laid on the table last night hardly explains the position of the question. The main difficulty has arisen, owing to the sign ing of the proclamation withdrawing the reservation over certain lands, _ and which proclamation was mysteriously pigeon-holed in the Mines Department for some weeks, till attention was called to the matter in a communication I sent you last session. All the Company ask ia that for any lands originally set aside for their benefit, and sub sequently reserved, they shall be en titled to other lands of .equal value, not be compelled to take glaciers or moun tain tops. He apprehends no difficulty in coming to terms with Ministers .and as he hal been authorised to make cer tain concessions and says that directly the agreement is signed the necessary capital of three millions for the work will be forth coming.. - . •

On and after Monday, Messrs Smith and Caughey will show their first delivery of twefds from the Onehunga Woollen Mills, in stylishly-made and weU-finished Gentle 'men's Suits, at 47s 6d.. These are the new mills' first-productions, and can flnly be ob tained in ready-made clothing^ the above establishment- S. &C. hold the largest and best assorted stock of boys, yo^hs, and men's colonial and imported clothing wul roaroery in'Auckttfcd.—[Aave.?

CALEDONIAN BALL.

A blilliant and successful assembly took place last night at St. George's Hall, on the occasion of the Caledonian Ball in connec tion with Mr R. M. Munro's class for teach ing Highland dancing. This satisfactory result was due in great measure to the exertions of the Committee who organised the gathering, viz., Messrs Swanson, Murchie, Simpson, Ferguson, Johnston, Harper, Hendry, and Wright (Secretary), while the success was also a flattering testimony to the popularity of Mr Munro, and a proof of the lively interest which he has excited in the graceful dances of '• bonnie Scotland." The hall had been nicely decorated with evergreens for the occasion, while from the ceiling hung flags and bunting in profusion —having been kindly lent by Captain Sommerville, of the Piako, and Cap tain Farquhar, of the Rotomahana. The commodious stage of the hall was set apart for spectators, who were present to the number of nearly a hundred to witness, the pleasing pageant. Those who were attracted by the expectation of an entrancing spectacle were not disap pointed, for. the crowded floor of the ball room, radiant with the many-coloured hues of the clan tartans, commingling with the ordinary ball "dresses, formed a sight at once animated and picturesque. There were about 80 couples present, and the following ladies and gentlemen were conspicuous for their wearing of il the garb of old Gaul" or modifications of it in the vyay of tartan sashes, &c. ; Mrs Falkner, ■ full Highland costume of Macduff tartan with hose cap, &c ; Mrs Johnston, Suther land tartan ; Mrs Leslie and Mrs Robinson, Mackenzie; Mrs Kelly, Victoria; MrsGrubb, Royal Stuart; Misses McKinlay, Goldie, White and Kelly, Royal Stuart; Miss Grubb, Mackenzie; Misses Green, Brook and Robertson^ Victoria; Misses Cheyne, Mackenzie, Macdonald, Macdonald tar tan. The following gentlemen ap- peared in Highland costume : Mr Munro, Mackenzie tartan ; Mr Mowbray, full regi mentals of the Black Watch ; Mr Simon Fraser, Fraser tartan; Mr Goldie, Blair Athol ; Messrs Johnston, Simpson, and White, Sutherland; Mr Fotheringham, Royal Stuart; Master McKenzio, Mac kenzie ; Masters Reid and Johnston, Royal Stuart.

Dancing commenced about 8.30 with a grand march, forming into a Highland schottische, and the large company exer cised themselves in " the poetry of motion " almost without cessation untilabout3a.m.— the music, which was excellent, being sup by Messrs Reed and Davis's string band. In the course of the evening the Highland Fling was performed in concert by twelve of Mr Munro's adult pupils, viz., Messrs Swanson, Johnston, Simpson, Karaitiana, Gillies, Phillips. White, J. Moncur, J. Henry, A. Henry, Canham and Murchie, and they acquitted themselves admirably, eliciting loud plaudits from the company. Mr Munro subsequently performed the " fling" solus with his usual ability and finish to the delight of those present. The pupils before-mentioned also gave an ex hibition of tho shantreaus which was very meritorious. The Masters of Ceremonies, Messrs Munro and Swanson, deserve credit for their excellent arrangement, under which the reels, contre-danscs, etc., were most en joyably danced. About midnight an ad journment was made to the upper room, where an excellent repast, purveyed by Mr Johnston, Karangahape Road, was laid out in tempting array. Conspicuous were several large cakes of Scotch short bread, having such mottoes worked on them in peel as " Success to the Scottish Chiela," and " We're far awa' frao bonnie Scotland." The whole affair was a complete success, and the sons and daughters of Caledonia are not likely soon to forget it.

WAIKATO NOTES.

(by telegraph, —own correspondent. )

Hamilton, this day. At the usual meetingof the Waikato County Council yesterday, the only business of im portance was the consideration of a letter from the Lake County Council on the sub ject of amending tho penal clauses of the Counties Act, making Councillors liable for accounts that might be declared illegal by the auditors, and it was agreed to framt a letter evincing the Council's approval to Mr J. B. Whyte, M.H.R., in order that the matter be inquired into. Mr J. B. Whyte, M.H.R., also wrote, stating that he would endeavour to obtain the peach grove site for an Agricultural College for Waikato. Isaac Greenway, from Lichfie'ld, was ad mitted into the Waikato District Hospital yesterday, suffering from injuries received to his leg caused by its being crushed by a wheel of a dray.

OUR GOLDFIELDS.

(BY TELEGRAPH.—OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

Thames, this day.

Saxox.—There is no change of import ance in the various workings of this mine. The reef scarcely looks as well as formerly, and very little picked stone comes to hand ; consequently the quartz i 3 not shaping so well at the battery, though it is payable.

The Waitoa Mystery.

(BT TELEGRAPH. —OWN CORRESPONDENT,)

Christchurch, this day.

Experiments made here by Professor Hutton and Mr Fereday with wash-dirt from Waitoa have led to the discovery of particles of water-worn gold totally dissimilar from filing-s. Professor Hutton, however, has no doubt that some of the specimens shown to Mr Durward, at Auckland, must have been filings.

Test From Hlkutala. A parcel of 30cwt from Hikutaia is ex pected to arrive at Fraser's plant for treat ment in a day or two.

OPERA HOUSE.

The sensational five-act drama of " Oliver Twist," dramatised from Charles Dickens's powerful novel of that) name, will be pre sented at the Opera House to-nighb with a very, strong cast. It will be mounted also on a very realistic scale, and'the piece has been so carefully rehearsed that it is considered safe to make the "hit" of the season. Miss Smithson, we are glad to hear, has recovered from her throat affec tion, and will take the part of Nancy Sikes. The low tariff of prices still prevails; there fore, the Opera House should be packed from floor to ceiling to-night.

The Mohawk Minstrels were again well patronised last night, when they repeated the programme of the previous evening, which will be produced for the last time to night. • On Monday night a complete change of programme is promised. The result of the V.H.C. Derby will be given out from the stage as soon as it arrives to-night. ' The Woven Wire Mattresses manufac tured by Messrs T. and H. Cooke, of Grey street, are equal to the best English, and considerably cheaper. Full size, 40s, best quality ; 30s second quality ; other sizes m proportion. They also Bujpply tfee trade, -fibre]

SPLIT IN THE BAPTIST UNION.

SECESSION OF THE REV. C. H. SPURGEON. THE OLD AND THE NEW THEO LOGY. BROAD SCHOOL INNOVATIONS OF DOCTRINE. PASTOR THOMAS~SPURGEON IN TERVIEWED. THINKS A SIMILAR STAND NEEDED ! IN NEW ZEALAND.

In our last issue appeared a cablegram stating that the Rev. Mr Spurgeon had withdrawn from the Baptist Union, as be is dissatisfied with the action taken in connection with certain charges he lodged against the ministry of the Church, which, he asserts, ia declining spiritually and theologically. In order to obtain more specific information as to the causes which have operated to bring about this re markable event among the Baptists, one of our reporters this morning interviewed Pastor Thomas Spurgeon, at his residence, Westwood, Mount Eden. Mr Spurgeon readily and affably submitted to the pro cess of being interviewed, but premised that he did not think he had much information to communicate.

Reporter : Did the news conveyed by the cablegram come to you as a surprise, Mr Spurgeon ?

Mr Spurgeon : It did surprise me, and again it did not. Of course I have seen and read my father's recent articles in " The Sword and Trowel," also the replies of the critics and I remember saying as I read them that I thought it would have to come to that—his withdrawal from the Union.

You have been anticipating his secession then ?

Yes. Some three years ago, it may be four, he had some difficulty with theßaptist Union on account of their reception of a Unitarian" minister. My father did not attend the meeting of the Union, but he protested against the Baptist Union as a Union re ceiving this Unitarian minister into fellow ship with them. Ho did not go the length of withdrawing from the Union, but I suppose the subjects of difference have been in creasing ever since. There is one thing that I should like you particularly to point out. I find that theterms of the cablegram give one the impression that my father had left the Bapist denomina tion. But it is a very different thing from the Union. The Union, as its name indicates, is simply an association of Baptist Churches united on Baptist principles for mutual help. Although my father withdraws from the Union ho still remains a member of the Baptist denomination. When you were in England three years ago did your father speak to you of the dif ferences in doctrine which have caused him to secede ?

Oh, yes ! He has had the matter closely at heart for a long time. He felt much as he has stated in his recent articles in the " Sword and Trowel." He was contending almost single-handed for what we consider to bo the orthodox doctrine.

Who is the leader of tho opposition to your father's views ? It is the " Christian World " principally which opposed him and advocates the prin ciples which my father has been attacking many years, viz., the principles of the broad school of modern theological thought.

In his letters to you of late has he hinted at any probable action on his part or offered any statement of the position of matters. A letter which I had from him by the last mail spoke out even more strongly on the subject than his published articles do, but of course he would speak more freely in the letter to me.

Could you not give me an extract from his letter to illustrate the position which he holds ?

Adulterating the Gospel.

I cannot publish the letter because it is private, but I may give you a sentence or so From it to show that he most Btrenu ously objects to is what he calls " adul terating the gospel." Mr Spurgeon then proceeded in quest of the letter and re turned with the following brief extract from it: —"Adulterating the Gospel is- a crime. lam at war just now. The de-li is very fierce and so am I." In what way is the Gospel being adul terated according to your father's opinion? Well, the gist of his pretext appears to me to be contained in the following passage from his article entitled " Another word concerning tho Down Grade": — "The Atonement is scouted, the inspiration of Scripture is derided, the Holy Spirit is degraded into an influence, the punishment of sin ia turned into fiction, and the resur rection into a myth, and yet these enemies of our faith expect us to call them brethren, and maintain a confederacy with them I"

Who is tho editor of the "Christian World ?"

Mr James Clarke, a Congregationalism That I presume accounts for the following reference to the Independents in your father's article:—" We have said, with deep grief that we should have to say it, that many ministers have departed from the faith ; and this was no unkind suspicion on our part, but a matter of facfc, ascertained in many ways, and made most sadly sure. We trust that the Baptists are by no means so far gone as the Independents; indeed, we feel sure that they are not. Still, we do not.say thia in order to throw stones at others." Yes. The controversy has been going on for some considerable time ?

It has been simmering for years, and now the inevitable boil, over haa come about.

Regrettable Incidents-

What are the " regrettable incidents " to which your father refers in this passage :— "Let no man -dream that a sudden crotchet has entered our head, and that we have written in hot haste: we have waited long, perhaps too long, and have been slow to speak. Neither let anyone suppose that we build up our statements upon a few isolated facts, and bring to the front certain regrettable incidents which mifht as well have been forgotten.'' _■ fdo not know that I can speak positively as to that.

What do you surmise, then ? The case I have quoted of the Unitarian minister may be one euch incident. Then the fact that some in the Baptist Union protested against the election of Dr«,Clifford as President on account of his broad thologi cal views may be another. Dr. Clifford is a very great personal friend of my father's although they differ on many doctrinal points Dr. Clifford as you may know is a General Baptist or Arminian.

General and Particular Baptists. And your father ? My father is a strong advocate of the particular Baptist views. What is the distinction between the two 1

The Particular Baptists believe in a par ticular redemption; the General Baptists in a general redemption. In other words the General Baptists broadly speaking are Arminians, while the Particular Baptists hold, to the so-called Calvanistic doctrine of- election to eternal life. At the same time they do not adopt the ulfcra-Cal vinistic doctrine of election to damnation. The General Baptists are of course admitted to the Baptist Union without question. My father does not object to the individual holding broad views but to the Union hold ing them. , . , You have been expecting your fathers secession from the Union, then ? Yes; I quite expected it. I aid not Bee how te could keep' in

with the Union, knowing him as I do. The step, however, must have cost' him great pain, for the Union contains many good men and warm friends, Dr. Clifford, for instance. Don't you think your father's withdrawal will lead to the disrnption of the Union.

Champion of the Old Trnth

No I do not, for he never took a very prominent part as a mem ber of the Union. He did not re gularly attend the meetings, and yet he has virtually been the leader of the orthodox party during all these years. I think that the result will be that very many wh ohave secretly objected to the inno vations of doctrine of the Broad school will be emboldened to speak out more plainly, and my father will be more than ever the Champion of the Old Truth, as he holds it. I do not think the Union will be very much affected. Do you not think that he will form another Union in consonance with his views ?

I should not like to say that. I should think he would be more inclined to con gregational independence.

The Kffect in the Colonies.

What effect do you think your father's action will have upon the Baptists in these colonies ?

It is hard to tell. Personally I feel that the same sort of thing against which he protests exists here, and that the same stand is needed. Of course, it exists only in a modified degree. But in our New Zealand Baptist Union some of the same questions have been troubling us. Have they cropped up in Auckland ? Oh, no ; not in Auckland. What is the the strength of the General Baptists in New Zealand ? There are no General Baptist Churches in New Zealand so far as I know. Still, many of our members and many of the ministers hold similar views to those of the General Baptists. But you must not imagine that there is any dispute between the General and Particular Baptists as such. The Other Side. What are the principles for which the " Christian World " contends in opposition to your father ? By way of reply Mr Spurgeon handed our reporter a copy of the " Christian World " just to hand, containing an article headed, " Taking Up the Gauntlet." The following passage from it elucidates the differences which have been largely instrumental in causing Mr Spurgeon to withdraw from the Baptist Union :— Broadly stated, Mr Spurgeon's charge against_tne modern ministry of Dissent — and especially of Independency—is twofold; first, that it preaches an essentially diffe rent set of doctrines from those he himself holds, and then that it palma them off as "the old faith." An analysis of many a modern sermon would, we fear, show a good deal of trimming, and a balancing of op posite opinions in a way that is confusing and unsatisfactory to the hearer. It is time this should cease. We are now at the parting of the ways, and the younger ministers especially must decide whether or not they will embrace and undisguisedly proclaim that " modern thought" which in Mr Spurgoon's eyes is a ': deadly cobra," while in ours it is the glory of the country. It discards many of the doctrines dear to Mr Spurgeon and his school, not only as untrue and unscriptural, but as in the strictest sense immoral; for it cannot re cognise the moral possibility of imputing either guilt or goodness, or the justice of inflicting everlasting punishment for tem porary sin. It is not so irrational as to pin its faith to verbal inspiration, or so idol atrous as to make its acceptance of a true Trinity of divine manifestation cover polytheism. Even Mr Spurgeon himself has been to some extent under the fascina tion of the •' deadly cobra ;" for he does not, and dare not, now preach the Miltonic hell of his earlier ministry. But the ques tions of such doctrines as. these fade out of sight- when we come to consider the real nature of that Gospel which to Mr Spurgeon is so alarming on account of its " newness," though its age dates from the days of Christ It is set forth that Chris tianity does not consist in merely intellec tual assent to any doctrine or set of doc trines whatsoever, but in life and dispo sition. Tho Pauline theology itself offers as the test of a man's Christianity his possession of the "spirit of Christ," and the Johannian declares that "he thatdoeth righteousness is righteous " Christianity therefore—even in the mouths of those to whom its creed-bound adherents most earnestly appeal — does not consist in opinion,, but in right feeling and conduct. Just as there may be a Christian Calvinistic Baptist, so there may be a Christian Arminian Independent, or a Christian Roman Catholic, or a Christian Unitarian, or even—if loving-kindness is the ruling principle of his life—a Christian Agnostic. In saying this, however, we do not under value theological conceptions, but only de sire that they should not be substituted for something higher and better, which it was the supreme aim of Christ's mission to in culcate.

KAWAKAWA-KAMO RAILWAY

THE PROPOSALS BY MR HOBBS.

(BY TELEGRAPH.—SPECIAL REPORTER.)

Wellington, this day, . I SAW to-day the plans of the country through which Mr Hobbs proposes to secure the construction of the line from Kamo to Kawakawa, making a complete length of fifty miles of railway in the Whangarei- Kavvakawa districts. The length required to connect is 30 miles, traversing Hikurangi and Hukerino district. Mr Hobbs pro poses to give the syndicate constructing the line the Puhipuhi kauri bush of 17,000 acres and certain other land. Government have given their consent to the introduction of the bill.

Coal from Hikurangi.

The foreman blacksmith at Cable's foundry here reports that the sample of coal from Hikurangi submitted to him by Mr Hobbs is of tirst-class quality for smithy purposes, and equal to any he has yet used in the colony. The coal gives an excellent heat with very little flame, and is almost entirely free from sulphur. He also found Lfc to answer admirably for household purposes. Dr Hector also reports upon it, saying it will be' a good coal for domestic purposes, and also for steam generating either in locomotive or marine boilers. It is also a good smelting coal, and gives good welding neat for forge work. The find is said to be an extensive one, and would be opened up by Kamo^Kawakawa railway.

MAN KILLED ON THE RAIL. WAY.

Christchuech, this day, About 7.30 a. m. to-day Michael O'Brien^ platelayer, was killed onthe railway between Christchurch station and Gasworks road. It was his duty to examine the line, and while doing so he was knocked down by the engine of the Southbridge train, which with foui trucks passed over him killing him in stantly. The driver whistled when starting, but apparently the deceased did not hear it. The body was terribly mangled, and the entrails of de ceased were strewn along the line for half a chain. He was married, and leaves six children. , V

Paying for their whistle.—lt is stated oh good authority that the sport of horse racing in Australia leads to the distribution of abort £W,OW,OQQ mrtrj year. ;

MELBOURNE CUP MEETING.

(Special Message.)

Melbourne, October 28. The Derby acceptances have not led to much business during the afternoon. All the money in the market has been invested on Abercorn at evens, and he will start at odds on. Tranter is backed freely at 100 to 25 ; Australian Peer, 100 to 20 (tkn). For the Cup Algerian is firm at 5 to 1, as is also Silver Prince at 100 to 15 (tkn). A heap of money has gone on Abercorn at 100 to 10 (tkn and wanted.) If he wins the Derby easily he will dispute the favouritism for the Cup with Algerian. Meteor has been backed in I,ooo's at 100 to 10, 100 to 12 being offered. Later. For the Derby, 100 to 90 is taken, and wanted about Abercqrn, and 800 to 200 has been taken twice about Tranter, and 100 to 20 is offered. For the Cup, Tranter has been backed to win £4,000 at 7to 1 (?); Silver Prince 7to 1 (off). Abercorn has been backed to win £5,000 at 100 to 10. Other quotations are the same as last night.

[kstjter's telegram.]

The following are the latest betting quotations:— For V.R.C. Derby, even money on Abor corn, 6 to 1 against Australian Peer, 10 to 1 Pakeha, 10 to J Niagara, 12 to 1 Enfilade, 15 to 1 Jebusite.

For the Melbourne Cup, 4to 1 against Algerian, 5 to 1 Silver Prince, 7 to 1 Oak leigh, 9 to 1 Meteor, 20 to 1 Recall, 20 to 1 Dunlop, 25 to 1 Thunderbolt, 25 to 1 Silvermino.

LATEST.

(special.)

Melbourne, this day. There was great excitement last night when a demonstration was made against Silver Prince, and 100 10 eleven was laid again sthimisix times. Thereisnothingwrong with the horse, but it is simply hedging money by the persons who drew him in the large sweep drawn recently in Sydney- He was out working this morning and cantered all right.

The weather is fine, and there is every prospect of a fine day, but it is blowing hard. The city is full of visitors. The Derby will be run at 4 p.m. Abercorn, Tranter, and Enfilade should furnish the winner—the former for choice.

Whakawai make the pace for Tranter and Lava for Abercorn. The Cup favourites are all in good condition.

The Derby Acceptances.

The following are the final acceptances ■or the V.R.C. Derby :— '

Mr W. Gannon's br c Australian Peer, by Darebin—Stockdove Mr Harvey's eh c Pakeha, by The English man—True Blue Mr Mitchelpon's b c Tranter, by Musket— Pangawerewere* Mr Mitchelson's bl c Whakawai, by Leo linus —Lure Mr Coffey'a br c Jebusite, by Darriwell—. Tyropean Mr Cooper's b c Niagara, by Anteros— Frailty Hon. J. White's eh c Abercorn, by Chester —Cinnamon Hon. J. White's br f Lava, by Chester- Etna Hon. W. Robinson's br c Enfilade, by Mus - ket-^.Onyx '-■' -'"*"*

The V.R.C. Derby has not presented such an open aspect for several years and, a splen did race will be seen at Flemington to-day. Abercorn has the position of first favourite at odda on and the betting on the Derby can always be taken as a good gauge of the chances of the various horses. Lava is in the'race evidently to make the pace for. Abercorn, and is not likely to be m the finish, while Whakawai will probably be Tranter's attendant. All the others have been backed.to win con siderable sums for their stables. Aus tralian Peer ran third in the A.J.C. Derby, and finished behind Cranbrook in the Maiden Stakes at Caul field, but he has evidently improved. Enfilade, as Nordenfeldt's own brother, commands respect, and will run a great race. Jebusite, though a strong tip, ran badly as a two-year-old, and has not appeared this year. Niagara and Tranter, as New Zealanders, are carefully watched by the public here, and the victory of either will not surprise the public, though Niagara has been reported as being off colour ; but the fact of his starting will, I fancy, be suffi cient guarantee of his soundness. Aber corn on his performances certainly deserves most support, and I think the- favourite will not be far out of the finish. I will, however, plump for Niagara, as I have every confidence in the son of Aafcejcos doing credit to his stable. Abercorn and Tranter should be the runners up.

Auckland Tattersall's Club.

The night before the V.R.C. Derby is always one of the greatest betting nights of the year, and there was a large attend ance at Tattersall's to .hear the odds called over. Remus was backed for the Cup at 100's to 4 and 5, at which price £450 was taken in one line. 100 to 6 was also taken, and he shortened down to 100 to 10. There was a commission out to back 'Frisco, his price at the start being 100 to 5. At a few hundreds being taken he shortened a point. Oakleigh was greatly fancied, and Silver Prince rather easier, while for the Derby Abercorn strengthened to 6 to 4 on. The following are the quotations :— Melbourne Cup.—Aleerian, 100 to 33; Silver Prince, 100 to 20 (off); Oakleigh, 100 to 20; Abercorn, 100 to 10 (off); Me teor, 100 to 9; Trident, 100 to 10; Thun derbolt, 100 to 5; Australian Peer/lOOto 8 ; Cranbrook, 100 to 8; Silvermine, 100 to 6; Dunlop, 100 to 7; Niagara, 100 to 5 ; Recall, 100 to 7; Frisco, 100 to 5; Enfi lade, 100 to 5; Remus, 100 to 10; Tranter, 100 to 6 ; Jebusite, 100 to 5 ; Sardius, 100 to 3 ; Affluence, 100 to 4; Escutcheon, 100 to 3 ; Charmer, 100 to 2; Pakeha, 100 to 3. Derby.—Abercorn, 6 to 4 on; Tranter, 100 to 25 agst; Niagara, 7to I; Australian Peer, 6to 2; Enfilade, 6to 1; Pakeha, 100 to 8.

Doubles. —Perry and Cup.—Abercorn and anything, 100 to 15.

New Zealand Cap.

None of the New Zealand Cup horses did very important work at Riccarton this morning. Torrent went a couple of miles with Water Queen, moving fairly good style, but is still backward. Lorraine galloped two miles and a-half alone, moving freely. This colt, if started, will be dangerous. Nelson, after going a mile and a - half alone, was joined by Bronte and taken along fast, Nelson ran right away from his half-brother, and put in a capital gallop. Gipsy King seemed better than Hermitage in a good striding two miles, and Fair Nell traversed a mile and a-half at three-quarter pace. Tit bit was sent two rounds with Secretary ; only a moderate performance. {"Ruby put in afaatmile with Vaultress and the gelding, but Silvermark was confined to walking exercise. Regina compassed the Cup dis tance alone at a very ordinary pace, and Crutchfield, Teredo, Leon, and Sultan did easy work,

Auckland Racing Clubs Spring Meeting.

The following acceptances were received yesterday evening for the undermentioned events, to be run at the Auckland Racing Club's Spring Meeting:— First Day. Welcome Stakes.—Tartar, Rataplan, Forest King, Teksum, Hilda, Cushla, Raglan, Clive, Hipporina filly, Satyr, Man Friday, Braemar, Pearl Shell. Pkincb of Wales' Handicap.—Cannon, Turquoise, Victoria, Britannia, Friendship," Tamora, Balista, Lady Norah, Wapiti; Antelope, Leorina, Sir Walter, Forma, British Lion, Fusee, Clogs, Cinderella. Huedles. — Peter Osbeck, Coral, Ma Petite Fille, Magnesia, Musk.. : The following entries were also re ceived :— :. .. Trial Stakes. — Tennyson, Cannon, Balista, Gipsy, Sir Walter, Lady Alice, Fusee, Cinderella. . Selling Steeplechase. — Orangeman, £75 ; Holly, nil; Whalebone, nil; Npraji, nil; Guy Fawkes, SOsovs; Torpedo, nil; Hawthorn, nil; Huntsman, 50sovs; Quilp, nil. Selling Race.—The Cat, Woodpecker, Mermaid, Pipi, Bangalore, On Guard, Weasel, Rewi. Epsom Plate.—Pikau, Bangle, Haricot, Balista, Hilda, Gipsy, Cushla, Raglan, Clive, Lady Alice, Fusee, Satyr, Paddy, Man Friday, Braemar, Pearl Shell, Musket —Hipporina filly. Second Day. Spring Handicap.— Catesby, Pikau, Bangle, Cannon, Memorandum, Tamora, Balista, Gipsy, Lady Norah, Wapiti, Ante lobe, Lady Alice, Leorina, Pretender, Rewi, Fusee, Forma, Cinderella, British Lion. Nursery Handicap.—Tartar, Rataplan, Forest King, Teksum, Hilda, Cushla, Rag lan, Clive, Miss Laura filly, Musket—Hippo rina filly, Satyr, Man Friday, Braemar, Pearl Shell. Hurdle Race. — Orangeman, Peter Osbeck, Guy Fawkes, Coral, Ma Petite Fille, Shotover, Mag-nesia, Musk. ,' Selling Hurdles.—Matau, Woodpecker, Fairplay, Pipi, Wideawake, Black Joe, On Guard, Quilp. Corinthian Stakes. —Cannon, Turquoise, Cinderella, British Lion, Magnesia. City Handicap. — Turquoise, Cannon, Necklace, Clogs, Carbineer, Leorina, Miss Alice, Balista, Friendship, Tamora, Buz zard, Antelope, Wapiti, Lady Norah, Fusee, Cinderella, British Lion, Pretender, Vic toria, Memorandum, Gipsy, Tennyson, Paddy, Sir Walter.

TARAWERA IN ERUPTION.

A MAGNIFICENT SPECTACLE.

(BY TELEGRAPH.—OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

Rotortta, this day.

Considerable sensation was caused here yesterday afternoon by a volcanic outbreak from the Ruawahia crater of Lake Tarawera. At about three o'clock an immense cloud of ruddy-hued steam and black smoke was observed ascending from the mountain top, lasting fully ten minutes. No earth tremours were experienced here.

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29. 188T,

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Ecclesiastical. ST. PAUL'S — Sunday Services — 8 a.m., 11 a.m., 4 p.m. (Baptisms), 6.30 p.m. Sermons: Morning, ■"The Armour of God." Evening." Weighed in the Balances." Anthem —".Praise the Lord "(Scott). /CHURCH OF THE HOLY SEPUL \J CHRE, Kyber Pass.-8, Holy Com munion ; 11, Mornii-g Prayer, Sermon, and Holy Communion« 6.30, Evening Prayer and Semon. ' ' ■■ ■ . ■ QT. MARK'S; ParnelL—Re-opening ofe h3 ph,urch. Services at 8 i'.m^ II a.m;, 3<p:m (Confirmation), and 6.30.p.m. ~»'-'■■'• - .;••" ) x rV EPIPHANY CHURCH, Karangahape Road. — 8 a.m., Holy Communion; 11 a.m., Prayer and Sermon. "The Armoury of God ;* 6.30 p.m.. Prayer, Sermon, " The Last Chaldean King." All seats free. Rev. Dr. O'Callaghan. '" '. • ". - ST. DAVID'S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Symonds-street.—Morning at 11, and Evening at 6.30, Rev. R. S. West ST. JAMJES'S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Wellington-strett —Sittings free on Sabbath Evenings. Service at 6.30. All are cordially invited. ■ ; ST. PETER'S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Surrey Hills.— Morning at 11, Rev. R. Sommerville. Evening at 6.30, Rev. R. F. McNicol. DEVONPORT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.- To-morrow at 11 a.m.v Mr Woods. late of England. Evening, 6.3o—Rev. Mr Roberts. All are invited. . ... ST. LUKE'S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, REMUERA. - Services at 11 a.m. and 6.30 p.m. Pastor, Rev. G. B. Monro. All seats free on Sabbath Evening. ST. ANDREW'S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Alten Road. — Moning, at 11— Rev. A. Carrick. Evening, at 6.3o—Rev. H. M. Livens, of Parnell. ITT-STREET WESLEYAN CHURCH.-Morn.ing at 11, Student Evening at 6.30, Student. .. •■■-.-;-.- T. JOHN'S WESLEYAN CHURCH (Ppnsonby).—Morning at Jl, Rev. J. A. Taylor. Evening at 6.3 C), Rev. C. H. Gar land. ■ . ■■ ' . ■:. , i: ■^TTESLEYAN HOME MISSIONS. ST. JOHN^PONSONBY. SERVICES in connection Tvith the Wesleyan Home Missions will be held in the above Church TO-MORROW— Morning, at 11—Rev. J. A. Taylor '! " Evening, at 6.3o—Rev. C. H. Garland. .-' PUBLIC MEETING onTUESDAY, Nov. 1. DEVONPORT WESLEYAN METHO DIST CHURCH.—Morning at 11, and Evening at 6.30, Mr Gittos. BIRKENHEAD WESLEYaI^METHO DIST CHURCH.—Morning at 11, Mr Bro^vn. • Evening at 6.30, Address to \ oung Men; subject, " Tbhe Certainty of the Resurrec tion of Our Lord Jesus Christ," Mr Button. mAKAPUNA WESLEYAN METHO JL DIST CHURCH.—Morning at 11, Mr Hulbert. :..-.■•, PRIM ITIVE METHODIST CHURCHES. ~ ■ , FRANKLIN ROAD — Morning at -11} Mr E. Ward, " Abraham OfFermg Up Isaac." Evening at 6.30, Rev. C. Ward, "An Old Portrait of Men." * , TUESDAY, at 7.30, Cantata, " Under the i Palms." Free; Collection. RICHMOND ROAD-Afternoon at 3. Rev. C. E. Ward, " Unconscious Decay." Evenine at 6.30, Mr W.Thompson, 'iwr' rMm^k WATERVIEW (AVONDALE) i- Afternoon at 2.30 and Evening at 6.30, Mr W. Hodgson. PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCHES. SERVICES TO-MORROW AS FOLLOWS • ALEXANDRASTREET-Morning atll KeY W. Woollass; subject. " ProviSbn for the Way." Evening, at 6.30, Rev. Woollass; bu£ jeot, " Christ s Answer to the Aeousation of the Pharisees." - ; - y PITT_AND EDWIN STREETS-Mornin^ at 11, Rev. A. J. Smith; subject, 'iPrayer in tbe Early, Morning.". Evening at 6.30; Mr W. Woi-thington. ■ ' v: Pi? T l^ N2 VmCENT STREETS-Morningat 11, Mr Brame. Evening at 6.30, Mr AC BrOWn. . ,: .I,'' ■ I: i * ST. HELIER'S BAY-Evening at,6.30, Supply. A UCKLAND TABERNACLE. --Mom- Absalom, Safe?" Pastor T. Spurg^on.' "° ---1%/rOUNT EDEN CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, VIEW ROAD. Sunday, October 30th. Morning at 11—Rev, B. L«i,Tiiokaß, ,f t Evening at 6.3o—Rev..JB* £ITJioniaß; sub ject, "The Pulpit andthe/Pew^or■'*?•" Mutual DuUSs of Pastdpana^fiojplft!1 j : '■■■ -;.--7^'' .'•■■ /• ■ ' ■'■ '■'"'■--■'''.



PONSONBY BAPTIST CHURCH,- October 30.-Morning at 11, Pastor & D.Gilmore, "Downward. jTgwaird, Outward/ 1 Evening at 6.30, Evangeliotto Sotvico, "We WillSav." A R N E L L • .CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH (Oddfellows' Hall):^Serviceß aa ' naoalT:Mining at 11, and Evening: at 6 30,R0v. H.M. Livens. ' '■ B EBBSFOSMkci OIIGBBG^ DEVONPORT CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.-Morning at 11, Rev. R. Laishley. Evening at 6.30, Mr R. Fry. "ATEWTON CONGREGATIONAL JN SUNDAY-SCHOOL. EDINBURGH STREET. ANNTH2RSARY SERVICES, SUNDAY, OCTOBER 30, 1887. Sermons will Morning, at 11-Rev, H. J. LEWIS m „ Afternoon, at 3-Rev.C H. GARLAND mU deliver an Address to Parents and Soholars. ..... „ Evening, at 6.30-Rev. J. CHEW. A PUBLIC SOIREE Will be held on TUESDAY, NOVEMBER I. , Tea on the Tables at 6.30. PublicMeetmg at 7.30 Chairman-Rev.H. J.LEWIS. p . Addresses will be delivered by the Rev. Oril mour.Chew, and A. J. Smith, and Mr^Enoch Wood, interspersed with Musical Selections by TICKETS: ADULTS, Is; CHILDKEN,9d. ABBOTT'S OPEBABOUSE. -Geo. Aldridge will lecture ; .subject, "Calvary." Service to commence at 6.45. morn ing Meeting in the Foresters' Hall at 11. ADVENTIST IO CHURCH (Mackelvie-street, Surrey Hilta). -Paetor A. G. Dahiells will preach on interest ing subjects at 3and6.45 p.m. Stinday. Allare in vited. Seats Free. • ' : CHRISTADELPHIANS meet in the Masonic Hall. Karangahape Road, New ton, every Sunday morning, at 11, for iieuow ship and the Breaking of Bread. Sunday-school, at 9.30. Evening at 6.30. Discuasional Bible Class; subject, "The Kingdom of God. 4 I£TEW CHURCH SERVICES, Foresters' .Ll Hall, Karangahape Road.— Morning at Ih YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSO CIATION NEW BUILDING, CORNJR OF WELLESLEY AND ALBERT STREETS. -THIS (Saturday) EVENING, at half-past seven. Meeting in Lecture Hall, for United Prayer and Bible Reading. AU are invited. THE BIBLE ITS OWN WITNESS (conclusion) will be the subject of Mr C. E. Button's address to Young Men To-mor row (Sunday) Afternoon, at three o'clock, in the Lecture Hall, Young Men's Christian^As sociation. Come and bring a friend. Gallery reserved for Ladies. , , A SSOCIATION for the Teaching of Jt\ • Divine Healing, through faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. Usual weekly meeting on Monday Evening, at 7.15. Social Hall, V.M.C. Associa tion, Wellesley-street. Members and friends an- r vited. ■ ' . ■ ' '■ ..■ - - w;.. . CITY HALL SUNDAY EVENING EVANGELISTIC SERVICES, conducted by the Young Men's Christian Association, to morrow (Sunday) at eight o'clock. • Doors open at half-past seven. Seats all free. Come early. YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSO- i , CIATION. PASTOR THOMAS SPURffiEON, , .' Will deliver the Second of; the Monthly ,>■.. SER «ONS TO YOUNG MEN^ _ In the TABERNACLE, at 6.45 on SUNDAY EVENING, October 30. Subiect: "Is the Young Man, Absalom; Safe < Members and all Young Men Cordially invited. " ' ■ ■ i • ■ < i^ONGREGAT T/)NAL CHU&CH, \J BERES2 ~^D-STREET. ; A SALE^oF WORK, InAidofthe ' - HOME AND FOREIGN MISSION FCTKDS AND OF THE SARGOOD DEBENTt^KE i '■ •:PUND-:^- i! ' ' WUlbeheldin ST. JAMES",HALL, v ; ■■ OH ?:.*:( "ky:M.[K; . :;.:■ v-v ;; , k ;" t ~',;,;.-l THUItSDAY AND FRIDAY,,... ■ ■.•:•,■ ■.. :"3B», AND 4TH NOVKMBBB, The SirS will Be open :'tra& S o'clock raita 5.30 o'clock each Afternoon, admission free. Also, from 7 o'clock i uhtU 9.30 o'clock each . Evening. Admission sixpence. During each Evening A SHORT CONCERT OP VOCAL AND ', INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC ~ , ' Will bff given by the Misseß Chew, the Mem bers of the Choir, and other friends. Thera will be a well-supplied Refreshment Stall, UCKLAND TABERNACLE SUN DAY SCHOOL. " A Sacred; Cantata, entitled ; . " M ESTHER, .THE^EAUTItfUL QUEEN," [I Will be rendered bya, Chorus of 60 Voices, IN AID OF THE SCHOOL LIBRARY,; In the above Schoolroom, on FRIDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER 4th, 1887, AT 7.30 P.M. Mr Spurgeon will preside and rettd the connec- * tive readings. ; Admission: Adults, Is.; Children, 6di YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIANt ASSOCIATION. ' , GRAND CONVERSAZIONE. COOKERY COMPETITION. SPECIAL PRIZES, iV; : Open to"AIL ;.. . ~ . Lemon Sponge ~. « SpepialErizd Plain BoQed Rice.. .. „ „ Six Scones "■ /'-^ .' '.. ,f VV S Six Cheese Cake Tartlets „ «, Sponge Cake.; i.. ■ ;».■•- „. .« :' . Jamßoll .: .. - „ ~ For Particulars of competitions apply attne Rooms.' ••'::' '-;:fi. '; ■'■■'•-"■' i f^itivv.ai ;?vi.v-»rt i. ~: THOS. BUDDLEV H _g^ , ; . ALEX. ENIGHT Zll^ BeCS" OUNG MEN'S GHBISTI AN ;'ASSOCIATION. -■:■■*;• GRAND CONVERSAZIONE AND SALE OF WORE. THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, 10th and lira November. ~..;, : I;. ; t '*• ' ■ ■,■ -,•.' ■, -'.a .. ~ !:-; , Opens each day from 3 till 10. COOKERY COMPfeTITIONS. 1 ■ See special advertisement. SALE OP WORE AND REFRESHMENTS. '•:'.,' PROMENADE CONCERT: Thursday,under direction of Herr Tdtschjka. ' Friday, under direction of Herb 3Chmitt. ■', GYMNASTIC DISPLAY. '*■' - TUGOFWAR;ETa( PICTURE GALLERY. LIMELIGHT EXHIBITION - By Rev. J. S. Hill, i otherattractiona.' ' FuJE^|c(B«ramioe -wfll appear, in futmre issue, i ::S|iPß-! THOS.BUDDLE\W n «^ >; k .'A. KNIGHT f Hon r Secs. . COMIJfO EVENTS. - Ueetlngs, &&, ¥o*agh%. Abbott's Opora House-" Oliver TwK*"B. Agricultural Hall^-MohawkJJtosteel% §>~,, Art GalleryiAuokland Society of :aurt?«*hlM. V.M C.A. RoomEhbErangelistio ServJoe^^SJ. ' Temperance Hall—Entertainment 7.30. ~ ChoralHall-SkaUnßßink,2tpfi. . . j" ■- : • Glasswbrks,^Freeman'ft'Biyr^Exnibitton wxasa *blowinjrfitos* t ]i^ '?' ■'' * ■* : ■ ■ ' Wharf—Excursion trip by EagK7,SI,, . Kota of JUtfaoes at Polloe Court, October 31.— Tho Keaident MatrMrato sits. [ .-*mi Auction Sales on Monday, ■ *- Arthur and Buddie, Ponsonby Furniture arid MTOots, Drapery. Olo^^fei ©, f'^vansL.-praperfef, etc,," 12. • ■ '' i, iaHs^":.- '-. *^B4nnw~l^ntW^ l lo,3a . •*' it S,l»)nks«!:Co,~|*uiti &e.,U