6 Against tho arrest of 24 drunkards which "occurred at tho beginning ol the week, there has not been a single arrest for that offence for the last two days. _4n inquest on the recent suspicious fire t jfr Smith's mill, Freeman's Bay, will take place at the Freeman's Hotel on Wed nesday next.

An entertainment in connection with All Saints' Athletic Club was held in All Saints' schoolroom last evening, Avhen prizes won a t the recent sports wero handed over to the successful competitors. There was a large attendance. Ihe club members went through a variety of exercises on the dumb bells and Indian clubs, under the leadership 0 f Professor Carollo, and displayed consider able proficiency. The Adams brothers Bfl d Mr H. McComish played the over ture, and songs_ were given by Mrs Johnson, Mr W. Moore, Mr IT. Owen, and jf r Searell, and Messrs Searell, Earns and ' Henderson gave the trio "Dame Burden." & violin solo played by Mr A. Cooke was tho gem of the concert, and provoked loud i ipplause. Mr T. T. Masefield presented I ihe prises, and in doing so made a few ap .ropriate remarks. The entertainment jlosed with the National Anthem. The following players will represent tho f^w on Monday at Potter's Paddock in their annual match with the Banks : . husk (2), Reed, Jordan, Moresby, Clayton, * Williams, Hammond, Gledhill, Wilson, Staff; Brabant, Sykes, Hanna, and Myers.' Emergencies : Tunks, Reeves, and Major, flay will commence at 3 o'clock. , A suggestion has been made to the city " tnthorities which, if adopted, should greatly increase the safety of the Public library Buildings from lire. Mr Hes-

J,p3, of_ this city, is tho inventor of a .emarkably clever and effective automatic , Ire alarm apparatus. It is suggested that he should be asked to fit up the several de partments in the building under his system, the several annunciators being connected both with the caretaker's room and the fire brigade station. To describe the ap- Earatus would occupy too ranch space, ufc we have had opportunities afforded us \of inspecting it and can testify to its effectiveness. It will give an alarm on the temperature of a room rising to SO degrees.

Our Napier correspondent tolegraps to day, stating that Messrs Williamson

Garner, and Musgrovc's Royal 0 Company complete their season I to-night, when they leave for A land. The season at Napier has been an immense success, the theatre being crowded each night, and not even standing room to be had. It is emphatically the most popular and brilliant Company that has ever visited the colony.

The Auckland Society of Arts has not re ceived any answer from the City Council re their application for room for studies in the upper portion of the building. It is to be hoped that the City Fathers'will see their way to let the Society, and through it the smaller artists drawing clubs speedily be ac comodated in the building.

The Hobson Rifle Company announce in another column their Grand- Jubilee Ball, which is to take place in the Foresters' Hall on the eve of Jubilee day, June 20th. An energetic committee have the affair in hand, and a large number of tickets have already been disposed of. There is every reason to anticipate a successful issue and a pleasant evening.

Mr T. E. Carter, of Victoria-street, shows a very good jubilee oleograph, which is worth looking at. The original painting is by G. Monteband.

How to Get Well—Which is answered in three words—Take American Co.'s Hop Bitters.

Food foii Consumptives. Scott's Emulsion of Pun. Cod Liver Oil with Hy.op)-osphiti*s of Lime and Soda, is a most wonderful food for the Consumptive. It not only gives strength and increases the flesh, but heals the irritation of the throat and lungs. It is very palatable : children take it like milk, and in all wasting diseases both for adults and children it is a marvellous food and medicine. Larae tod snail bottles of all Chemists. 4s 6d and 2s 6d. "

OUR GOLDFIELDS.

[Feom Our Own Correspondent.]

Thames, this day.

New Masui-Att.—The prospects of this, mine are certainly encouraging, as it has now been systematically* opened up by Mr Smith, and an abundance of crushing dirt should soon be available. The winze being Bunk from No. 3 level on tho Waiotahi No. 5 reef has attained a depth of 20 feet,, and during the past few days lies considerably improved both in size and appearance. It is about 10 inches thick in the bottom, and colours of gold are now freely seen distri buted th\*ough the quartz when breaking down. Crashing vail probably be started early next week.

. V/aiotahi.—Crushing is proceeding with the full force of stampers. Ebxsce Imperial. — Strong colours of gold were yesterday seen when breaking down No. 1 reef in the drive at No. 2 level. This is the first gold seen for SO feet. A clay head made its appearance in tho face, however, yesterday afternoon, which may probably again heave the reef.

.Saxok.— 201bs of picked stone wero ob tained to-day from the loading- stope on the Hillward side of the winze at No. 4 level.

Thames, this day.

Is3_e._s.-_ Cases.

r la the Warden's Court to-day the applica tion' of J. W. Walker for a machine sits, and the special claim at Waihi, known as the Union Ground, was granted. The case of the Thames Drain age Board v. E. R. McGregor, _ claim 125, five months' drainage contribution for the Don Pedro claim, was adjourned until the 9th June. '

In the Warden's Court yesterday after noon, objection lodged by R. Wiseman against E. Ryan .being granted a license for Emu claim, Waiomo, was dismissed on a technical point.

PROTECTION FOR INDUS TRIES.

(NTTELEGRAPH.— OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

■ ■ • Napier, this day.""'' P-Wlvlxg- to the circular of the Chairman °f the Select Committee for tho Encourage ment of Industries and Manufactures, the Agricultural and Pastoral Society yester ■ky passed the following resolution: — ''That the local industries and manufac tories of the colony could be best served by being deprived of all legislative inter ference. "

LATEST SPORTING.

A little speculation has taken place on the A.R.C. Winter Meeting, but only in small lines. The following may be said to be the ruling prices for the Great Northern Steeplechase: 4to 1 Silvio (tit), 5 to 1 Huntsman (tk), 6 to 1 Falcon (off), 100 to 12 victory (off).

RESULT OF THE OAKS.

[Recter's Cablegram.]

London, May 27.

The following was the result of the raco for the

Oaks Stakes of oOsovs each, h ft, for fillies, then three - year - olds ; Bst 101b each ; about a mile and a-half • the owner of tho second filly t 0 receive 300sovs and the third l;.osovs out of the stakes. 150 sub-

criberss,

Duke of Beaufort's eh f Revo dOr, by Hampton—Queen of the Roses ... 1 Mr T. Valentine's b f St. Helen, by Springfield— St. Hilda 2 Duke of Westminster's eh f Freedom, by Bend Or—Freia 3

(BY TELEGKAriI. —TRESS ASSOCIATION.)

Dunedin, this day. Mr A. Snider, tho well-known bookmaker, died last night through bursting a blood vessel.

THE FATAL FIRE AT ONEHUNGA.

E>e_-_.li of Me IE «.wa_'<S Hill

The lire which occurred oarly yesterday morning at Onehunga, by which the Royal Hotel was totally destroyed and Miss A. Allen's life waa lost, has claimed yet another Auctim. It will be remem bered that Mr Edward Hill, the licen see of the hotel, was found lying upon the pavement outside the hotel. He was at once removed to the resi dence of Mr William Wilson, where every attention was paid to him. About 11 o'clock yesterday morning Mr Hill revived considerably, and at his own re quest was moved to the residence of Mr Schofield. It would appear that the large doses of ether administered to the sufferer had created a fictitious appearance of strength, for after a while Mr Hill gradu ally got weaker, until at length death supervened about 11 o'clock last night.

ilrs H. Taylor, who also resided in the hotel, was, by the mere accident of being a minute too late for the last train to One hunga, saved from being in the build ing at tho time of the fire. Had sho been there it is just possible that the fire would not have originated, as it was always her custom to go round tho house and see that all was safe before retiring to rest. Mrs Taylor arrived from town yesterday morning, and re mained in attendance upon Mr Hill until death released him from his sufferings.

'The origin of the fire still remains a moot point. It is known that both Mr Hill and Miss Allen were in the habit of reading in bed. Mr Hill stated to Mr Wilson yesterday that he could not say for certain whether he had left the candle burning. A .man named Davis, who is engaged to put out gas lights in the street, states that at 20 minutes past 12 o'clock, when he passed, tho,house, he noticed that there was not a light visible in Mr Hill's room. AMr C. Edminston, who passed on his way homo about ten minutes later, states that he saw a light burningin theroom occupied by Miss Allen. It is therefore probable that the unfortunate girl was reading in bed, and the firo orginated in her room. This may perhaps be the reason why she was burned while in her bed. There was also another place from where the firo might have originated. A largo wood fire was burning in the little room near the bar, and was still smouldering when the hotel was closed. Thero is therefore a possibility that the fire may have originated from this direction. During yesterday Mr Hill informed Mr Wilson ° that , when he was awakened by the fire, he attempted to put on his trousqrs, but in the hurry could not do so. He then rushed to the window and looked out. He remembered no more until he was picked up. It would appear from this that directly the win dow was opened, the draught created caused a volume of smoke to rush to tho means of egress provided. This would overpower Mr Hill, and ho simply rolled out of the window, falling some sixteen feet to the pavement. It is thought that the fall ruptured Mr Hill's stomach, betfause when picked up his stomach fell so that it was impossible to button his clothing around him. Mr Hill suffered from both asthma. Bright's disease, and heart disease, so that in tho past he has been a .consider able sufferer. Many years ago he was an hotclkeeper in the Melbourne side. His only son, Mr Henry Hill, is a saddler at Whan-Tarei. Mr Wilson telegraphed the sad news'to him, so that he maybe down in time to attend his father's funeral. The other victim ot the fire, Miss Allen, was a native of the Thames. She resided for some time with Mrs H. Taylor, in Hob sen-street. Subsequently the two of them wont to the Royal Hotel—one .as house keeper and tho other as assistant.

THIS VOLUNTEER TROUBLE.

jt>eelsio__. of General WMt__-©sre.

(3Y TELEGRAPH—OWN REPORTER.)

Wellington, this day. Lieutenant Talker had an interview with Sh* G. Whi-more yesterday, which lasted without interruption from early in the fore noon till 3 p.m. Sir George stated that he had written to Colonel Lyon that it was

very wrong for any commander of a battalion to place three officers under arrest as had been done in the cose of the Ponsonby Rifles, and he thoroughly disapproved of what had been done. ' He said he must decline to call a Board to inquire into the complaints of Captain McDonald against Lieutenant- Colonel ■ Mahon, as Colonel Lyon decided that sufficient evidence to prove the com plaints could not be adduced by Captain McDonald, and, moreover, as Lieutenant- Colonel Mahon had denied tho charges, he always accepted the word of an officer. Lieutenant Palmer is bringing the whole matter of his libel action before the Houso, and his evidence will be taken by the Petitions Committee. ■

To carry out the motion of the Mayor of Newmarket re the .erection of a statue in the placing of a town clock in some con spicuous position in the borough in honour of her Majesty's Jubilee, Messrs S. Ereok ino- and J. Warnock are now engaged can vassing for subsariptions throughout the orough with very considerable success.

BISHOP HARDFIELD AT TE AROMA.

(BY TELEGRAPH.— OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

Te Aroha, this day-

The following testimonial respecting the ' valuable cm*ative properties of the Te Aroha baths, received from Bishop Hadfieid, of Wellington, appears in the " To Aroha and Ohinemuri News " of this date, May 2Sth : "Te Aroha, May 26th, 1887. To the Chairman of the Hot Springs Domain Board : • Sir, — Having been here four weeks, and having experienced great re lief from the use of bath No. 3, I think it well to add my testimony to that of others which you have already received. It is not necessary that I should explain the nature of my complaints. It may be sufficient to say that having had a vory ssvero fall, which occasioned mo much pain in my back and considerable inconvenience, and which in capitated mo for any exertion for nine weeks, I am now almost entirely free from pain, and am able to walk a moderate distance. On my arrival hero I felt a difficulty to which I think it desirable to call attention. I found thero woro baths warm, hot, and very hot, but as no medical adviser could be obtained, it was im possible to ascertain either which to use, how often to uso v them, or for what length of timo. If this is a Government Domain ib certainly would be advisable to make a moderate grant to some competent medical man to induce him to reside hero until tho value of theso springs is better known, when it might.no longer be required, x desire to express my apprecia tion to the courtesy I have received from those in charge of the domain and baths.—l remain, yours- faithfully, O. Wellington. " Referring to Bishop,Hadfield'sremarks ie the need of a medical man here in connec tion with the baths, it is right to state that Dr. Wright, a medical man of high qualifi cations now resides here. He arrived since the Bishop first came, but it is highly desir able that tho Government should provide a subsidy ig order that he may be induced to remain.

Mossrs^j: Holloway and F. Greenwood, both of Nelson, who have been also staying at Te Aroha for several weeks past for the benefit of their health, have also written to Mr G. Wilson, member of the Domain Board, testifying in terms of high praise to the benefit they have derived during their stay.

Cruelty in a French "Refor matory."

A recent scandal at tho Island of Por querolles, near Hyeres, throws a' strange light on the workings of on) paitof the French Republican system, and the bene volence to be expected from tho patriots appointed to reform young offenders. Oh ! for the pen of a Dickens to depict all that took placo in that delectable abodo ! The young boys sent to Porquerolles are most destitute vagabonds, of the London sfcreet-arab type, sentenced for trivial offences. Tho establishment is a large one, and although supposed to be under Government inspection, it wa3, in fact, managed by the owner and his wife, two so-called philanthropists,M. and Mdme. de Roussen, whose amiable qualities so far throw into the shade the doings of Mr and Mrs Squeers that the latter seem quite lov able in comparison. Tlio misdemeanours of the unfortunate boys wero punished either by a diet of bread and water, or by confinement in the " Cellules"— dungeons in a deserted fort, situated at a distance of about half a mile from the prin cipal farm buildings, and where the un happy culprits were left absolutely alone at night, without any keeper or assistance in case of need. The fort contains four cells, two on tho ground level and two above. The former have been made by partitioning a disused powder magazine. There is no light, nor any means of ven tilation, nor any flooring, although the boys have to sleep on the ground. Those above are more cornors parted off from a square room by a brick wall, roach ing up to within ISin. of the coiling, tho aperture thus left affording the only means of securing light .and ah-.. Those triangular cells are one yard deep and two in width One might suppose that such strict confine ment would be sufficient punishment for young, growing boys, many of whom were kept thero for thirty and forty days; but, in addition, other tortures were freely applied. For instance, thero was the barre de justice, with iron rings, into which the feet were locked, so that they could not movo or even stand up right • and la crapaudine, by which tho hands and feet of tho sufferer wore tied to gether behind his back, so that his body formed a half circle. But what had the boys done to be punished so terribly ? Wo find that one had a month in the coll, with out fresh air, and the crapaudine torture for half a day, because he had asked for lighter tools ; ho ran away afterwards. Two others wero thirty days in the cells because they had complained of the food to Madamo de Roussen. Another boy (Lemoine) put in the cells, had food only threo times during eight days ; Lacombe was tied up, "crapaudine" fashion, and hung up to a nail, nearly six feet from the ground . his companions took him down. Another boy (Pascal) tried a certain amount of mutiny; he refused to work unless ho had bettor food. He was first publicly flogged by the overseers ; and then having applied to Madame de Roussen, begging to be employed at farm work, that amiable lady had him tied to a tree in the open Place of Porquerolles, and severely beaten again by the overseers. The boy uttered piercing erics; Madame de Roussen was looking on from a window, and called to the overseers, "Gag him (baillon-nez-lc) ;' he has. no more than ho dsserves." An indignant crowd collected, amongst whom were some soldiers, who interfered and took the boy down. During the year 1885, a number of boys ran away, but woo to those who were caught and brought back! At length tho inear, ceration of a culprit, who Was for gotten in a cell without food for two whole days and nights, caused an out break amongst the boys, who jumped out of the windows, and in true French fashion mactcailag out of a handkerchief fasteiied to a stick, wrote on it, " Liborty, Equality, Fraternity ;" then, singing the " Marsel laise," marched to the fort, took it by storm, and delivered the half-starved pri soner. The boys were desperate, and con siderable energy of repressionwasrequired to put down the mutiny, which happily caused | nquiries, and finally revealed a state of things only equalled by certain scenes in " Undo Tom's Cabin." The matter is still under investigation. It is to bo hoped that the benevolent owners of this elysium of bliss may meet with their .deserts, and that tho poor waifs who have begun life with such painful experience, may yet discover that the paths of virtue are not necessarily so very unpleasant. —"Murray's Magazine."

Bodily health is injuriously affected by wearing- damp clothing, which produces rheumatism, fevers and other dangerous ailments. This is more especially the case at the. present time of year, when the rainfall is heaviest. Those tweod macintosh coats supplied by the New Zealand Clothing Fac tory, 158 and IGO, Queen-street, are a certain preventative of the above com plaints. Men's.from 255; boys',from 17s Gd. A large variety of umbrellas, gaiters,'and leggings for walking or riding. Inspect without delay.—(Adyt.) ■

PARLIAMENTARY GOSSIP.

(BY TELEGRAPH-OWN REPORTER)

Wellington, this day. Ihe Russell . Pilot Changes. Wi Katene intends to ask the Minister < Marino why Captain Baker, of the pile service at the Bay of Islands, could nc havo been connected with the Custoir (thereby retaining Captain Baker' 3 service; instead of appointing an officer who wf transferred from a similar position at Tai ranga to that held by Captain Baker at th Bay. A Singular Rumour. A 'singular rumour has obtained cireuh tion respecting the resignation of the Avo i seat by Mr Leonard Harper. It is said tha he has written back- to the colony explair I ing that when he got to England ho foun that there was a combination in the En£ lish money market not to lend any mor money to the colony while tho preson financial administration existed. Havinj been elected as a supporter of Sir Juliu Vogel, he resigned his seat rather thai continue his allegiance under theso circum stances. Monster Petitions. Two onormous petitions were presentee to Parliament yesterday. One consisted o 103 sheets, containing the signatures o 2,242 residents in Chris.church in favour o tho Treasurer's Customs Duties Bill, ane was presented by Mr Holmes. Tho othei was presented by Mr Fulton, and had 2,48 c objectors to tho further employment of bar maids. The " Post" on Mr Iftargaville. Referring to Mr Dargnville's speech on the no-confidence motion, the "Post" says: "Mr Dargaville is undoubtedly one of the most veritable and eccentric politicians in-the House. His present role is that of a Government supporter and an ardent Pro tectionist. How long it may suit him to keep to this character we of course do not know, but wo aro woll assured that he will not sustain it for a moment longer than suits his own pur poses. Mr Dargaville possesses a highly excitable and imaginative temperament, and his tongue is not under good command; it occasionally runs away with him, and causes awkward collisions. Yesterday it brought him into trouble with the Speaker. Altogether, Mr Dargavilie's speech yester day confirmed the impression that it matters nob whether ho blame or commend, ' if he's bad as a foe he's worse as a friend.' " Otago Central Railway. The Otago Central Railway Extension Bill was before the Waste Lands Committeo yesterday. Mr Mc__errow,Survcyor-General, was examined, and he was greatly in favour of the construction of the line. It was elucidated in evidence that the cost to the Government, taking into consideration tho value of the land which would be re quired as a grant by the Company under the terms of the bill, would bo of less value than five thousand a year for the 110 miles of railway between Taieri Lake and Hawea. The Committee will report favourably on Tuesday. The midland Railway. A statement was published in several newspapers (apparently on authority) that the proclamation of January 11th reserving for auriferous purposes certain lands on the West Coast originally intended to be handed over to the Midland Railway Com pany, had been revoked. Having carefully searched the "Gazette" without finding any such revocation, I went to consider able pains to ascertain how the report had gained currency, and the result of the investigation is that those in author ity stato that in March last a with drawal of the reservation of the lands in question was decided on in Cabinot, and that His Excellency signed the proclama tion ; but singularly enough by some oversight tho withdrawal has never been gazetted, and tho omission will bo rec tified next week. Tho statement is circumstantial enough to give an air of crcdency, but tho impression left is that attention having been drawn to the diffi culty with the Midland Company, the Go vernment have been compelled to cause a withdrawal of the proclamation to issue. The Prospects of a Dissolution. Apropos of the crisis, the " Press " pub lishes the following, which is of interest :— "Nothing would suit tbo Government better than to dish the people of their right of representation, and have the general election on the present unrepresentative rolls. They would gain that object if they obtained a dissolution imme diately on their defeat. Thore are two ways, however, by which that may be pre vented. The Governor, has an entirely un fettered discretion as to dissolving Par liament. _ Ho may grant a dissolution unconditionally, lie may grant a dissolution practically on any conditions he pleases, lie may refuse a dissolution and give his reasons, or without It is wholly at the. option of Parliament to refuse supply. The Ministry must ie-ign whether the Go vernor has granted them a dissolution or not. Nov/ let us see what the- proba bilities are in the present instance. It has been affirmed by the representatives of tho people at the instance of the Government themselves that the people have a right to a redistribution of representation beforo another general election takes place. The bill for tiiis purpose can be made law in a few hour.. All constitutional precedents agree that under the circumstances a disso lution should not be granted until tho bill is yassed. Common-sense and public right arc in harmony with constitu tional precedents on this point, which is not always so. The Governor, therefore, can absolutely bo depended on to refuse a dissolution before ho is acquainted with the final determination of Parliament on the Beprosentabion Bill, and if by any temporary aberration of intellect His Ex cellency should do otherwise, Parliarnontcan be absolutely depended upon to: refuse until the bill is passed, bub would thcGovcrnment accept a dissolution on that condition ? We doubt it. They would bo very foolish indeed to do so, for to go to the country on the new basis staggering under their existing load of failure and unpopularity would mean a crushing defeat .as surely as possible. All the indications, therefore, seem to us to point to a change of Ministry, and not to a dissolution. Such we tliink,fo_* many reasons, is greatly to be regretted."

THE JUBILEE CELEBRATION.

At 8 o'clock last evening the members of the Provincial District Grand Lodges and officers of lodges was held in . the' Masonic Hall, Princes-street. There was a large attendance. Brother G. P. Pierce, R.W.P.G.M.,1.C, presided. Brother Dr. Dawson and H. G. Wade represented the English Grand Lodge, and ■ Brother' M. Niccol, R.W.M., and Brother Farquhar Macrae, R.W.M. St: Andrew's Lodge, the Scotch ' Constitution. The busi ness under consideration was the form which the celebration of the Queen's Jubilee should take. A lengthy and ani mated discussion ousu cd. Ultimately it was agreed on the motion of Brother Kidd, W.M., Ara, that a fund be raised, to be; called a Jubilee Masonic Fund, having for its object the relief of poor and desti tute .' Masons and their widows and orphans, and that a committee be appointed to carry out the details. A committee, consisting of the Provincial and General Grand Masters and officers and Masters of Lodges was ap pointed to consider and report as to the best manner in which the objects of the re solution could becamed out.

MINISTERIAL DEFEAT.

HOW TOE DEBATE COL LAPSE©.

The Vattaff ABta.ysecl

(BY TELEGRAPH. - OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

Wellington, this day. 3 It was intended that the no-confidence de bate should be carried into next week, the . Government hoping by delay to secure the i votes of Katene, Taipua, and Mills, all of J _ whom were regarded as doubtful. The op l position, however, had their card most " carefully pricked, and wero ready to _go to a division on the first chance. . Just before tho supper adjournment | Kateno rose and explained that though elected a fortnight since in the miriis teralisb interest he disapproved of their taxation proposal and would therefore vote for the amendment. Almost at tho same moment tho opposition whips received a wire from Mr Mills stating that ho desired to pair on their side. This virtually decided tho division, and the Government, finding that they were beaten, throw up the sponge. This explains tho sudden termination of the debate. Tho speccli of Mr Scobie McKenzie was the most able of the session, and was a clever satire on the shortcomings of tho Government. Mr Wakefield had been told off to reply to the Native Minister; but, contrary to expectation, the latter did net speak. Your readers had been thoroughly prepared for the result, for since the delivery of the Financial Statement I had predicted the early defeat of tho Go vernment and probable dissolution. The feeling when the division was taken was one of suppressed excitomont, which, however, did not manifest itself in any demonstration beyond a modest round of applause. A large number of tho general public remained in tho galleries till tho division was taken. Anion"1 the ladies present wore Lady Vogel and Mrs Richardson. Tho division was a very full one. every available vote being recorded. Including pairs (J2 members voted. Of the remaining three unaccounted for, the speaker is not entitled to a vote, the member for Tuapeka is absent from the colony, and the Avon seat is vacant. The following analysis shows how the votes were distributed in the various pro vincial districts: , For Government Against Government Auckland ... 6 Auckland ... 12 Taranaki ... 1 Taranaki 2 Hawke's Bay... 1 Hawko's Bay ... 2 Wellington ... 3 Wellington ... 8 Nelson... ... 4 Nelson 1 Marlborough... 1 Marlborough ... 2 Canterbury ... 12 Canterbury ... 7 Wcstland ... 3 Westland ... 0 Otago 11 Otago 12 Maori Members 2 Maori Members 2 Total 44 Total , 48

A DISSOLUTION CERTAIN.

TME PREMIES WAITS ©W TM

•sovjaKisroK.

The Representation Bill to toe

Passed

ELECTION HUMOURS.

(by telegram—own reporter).

Wellington, this day.

It is absolutely certain that a dissolution will ba asked for. I have the best author ity for ' saying that the Premier waits on tho Governor to-day, and will ask for a dissolution on tho following terms :—That six months supplies be granted, and tho revenue collected under the new Customs Tariff Bill in tho mean_ time. In this event ho will umlertako to pass the Representation Bill and havo the new boundaries readjusted forthwith—the elections taking placo in August, and a short session sitting in September for the purpose of passing supplied. Tho indica tions are that there will bo a complete exodus of members within a fortnightb

The Government have determined to stand or fall together. A pre-arrangement of portfolios is on the tapis, but the porsonell of the Ministry will not be changed in any way.

The rearrangement will not affect Sir Julius "Vogel as Colonial Treasurer while Mr Ballanco will continue as Minister of Lands. I have ib from a a Ministerial sourco tha»t a dissolution is inevitable.

Major Jackson intends to contest Waipn seat with Mr Fred. Whitakor—Mr Lake having decided not to stand.

Mr Jackson Palmer* is standing for Bodnoy against Mr Moa&.

The vote of the member for l>ort Chalmers is said to have been received in this wise: —He was expected to pair for tho Governmeait, but yesterday afternoon a leading member of tho Opposi tion, wired him to the effect that Sir Julius Vogelhadjustdeliveroda speech of astrongly Protective tendency. This effectually decided Mr Mills, who being a staunch: free trader, mmediatly wired his desire tot be paired in favour of the amendment.

The Opposition, celebrate their victory by' a dinner at Bellamy's on Monday even ing.

©iiMed-jn Op'Sssiojas.

Dunedin, this day.

The "Otago. Daily Times" says.:—The Colony has secured a reprieve, which, we trust, will become an entire release. It is: the option of the Government either to resign or ask for a dissolution. We do) nob think they can be blairaed which ever course they choose if the Representa tion act can be put right. They have a, clear claim to put their 'policy be fore the country. In the former ease- Major Atkinson will find it hard to form an administration to la-sty. Liienduni est Vog**elism, -whether in the extreme form in which it was .introduc-.c. and rein troduced by its author or und^r the milder guise in which iiy was worked by Major Atkinson.. We trust the vote of last night sounded its death-knell and that the general election will usher in a new period :_n the history of New Zealand—a period of unpretentious industry, careful expenditure' and grave self reliance. * . ' " '

A POPULAR GOVERNER AND A WONDERFUL WATCH.

It may not be generally known—it may not even be a fact -that His Excellency carries a " Waterbury," but if he does not now, ho probably will do so before long, and will then bo able to corroborate tho ver dict of thousands of other eminent person ages, all of whom agree that for unswerving accuracy this wonderful little watch has no equal. Hundreds of thousands have been sold - hundreds of thousands are produced every year, and after the most crucial test public opinion has accepted the " Water bury," and from the editorial columns of the "Times," tho "Daily Telegraph," the "Yorkshire Post," and "New York Herald;" the pulpit of the Rev. Dr. Tal mage, Brooklyn; and the Professorial Chairs of Harvard, Yale, and Edinburgh; its merits have been unhesitatingly pro claimed. Whilst the "Watebbuky" at Thirteen Shillings and Sixpence is admit tedly tho cheapest watch in the world, ' there are many watches sold at lower prices which have little or no value of their own, as many of our readers unfortunately know. As with everything else, so with • the " Waterbury," the imitator has been at work, and it is necessary to warn the public against buying r,ny continental counterfeit, or watches "guaranteed" equal to the " Waterbury, whether offered at five shillings or as many pounds. Thero is only one " Waterbury " —price thirteen and sixpence — a substantial, reliable watch, simple in construction, inexpensive to re pair, and that with ordinary care will last a lifetime. The era of expensive gold and silver watches is rapidly passing away, and the diffusion of education, and the development of science is surely revolutionising the manners and customs of our race. This is' an ago of utility, and the pretentious gold lever will soon be relegated to the limbo of the sun-dial, and the hour-glass of our fore fathers, knocked out, so to speak, by the unerring accuracy of the nickel-cased un assuming "Waterbury." An expensive watch is neither a necessity nor a badge of respectability, " The Time's the Thing," and whether indicated by a hundred guinea, rubied " chronic-graph," which requires adjustment with every fluctuation of the thermometer ; the city clock with its costly officialdom; the mercury weighed regulator, or the faithful " Waterbury," matters not to the modern ultilitarian. The " Water bury" keeps correct time, and its most, costly rival can do no more, though we frequently hear of some of them not even coming up to expectation in this essential particular. The .ecrot of the " Waterbury's ' strength and accuracy lies in its simplicity, and its internal mechanism marks a new and radical departure in the art of watch making. The long thin mainspring, so frequently ridiculed, is the real source of its superiority, and enables its designer to do away with tho intricate duplication of parts by the direct application of power. So well has this principle bet n appreciated that tho Factory established nearly ten years ago with an output of 1,000 WATCHES PEI. DAY has been taxed to its utmost to meet the requirements of the trade; and though arrangements were completed for the supply of the Province of Auckland moro than a year ago, no watches could be spared for thia market until within the last two or three weeks. During the year ISB6 100,000 " WATERBUEYS " wero sold in London ; and tho well known firm of W. H. Smith and Sons, Railway Bookstall mon, offer them at all the railwr.y stations and on all the trains in the United Kingdom. We believe Mr Smith himself who is First Lord of tho Admiralty, regularly carries one for his own pergonal use. In Sydney, during the same period, 45,000 "WATERBURYS" ■ changed hands ; and the question naturally arises, what becomes of thorn ? who carries them ? and the answer is, the people. Every Bank, and every Factory, every Cpnntinghouse, and every Store, boasts its "vVaterbuey." Amongstourmerchants, our lawy _rs or doctors, our artizans or labourers, it is no stranger ; and whether exposed to the vicissitudes of the miner, the rough usage of the bushman, or the eccentricities of commercial or professional life, its record is the same-—trustworthy, strong, aud durable. Thousands of testimonials have been re ceived in its favour, and hundreds of edi torials havo been written in its praise. A watch that everybody can afford to own merits universal recognition, but as every body could not afford to keep some of the so-called cheap watches in repair, the first cost is not the only thing to. bo considered before purchasing. The parts of the " Waterbury " being interchangeable, the cost of repairs are minimised. Undis turbed, tho " Waterbury," like Tennyson's "Brook," " Goes on for ovor." But should accident, or an invincible curi osity to " wee the inside of it " lead you to tamper with it, or throw it out of gear, it can bo at once repaired and returned to you In going order for a sum not exceeding, in aiiV case, half-a crown ; whilst broken hands or glasses are renewed for sixpence. Thus it is not, only the cheapest to buy but tho cheapest to repair; and the. sum usually paid for' "overhauling" a continental or " cheap " .English watch is nearly sufficient to purchase* a " Waterbury," which will ; always give you the correct timo, and save you thediscomfort and annoyance insepar able from a trioky, faithless time mutilator. I" Do not. bo deceived by imitations, how ever clever- offered at a few shillings less. The " Waterbury" is worth thirteen and sixpence, and tbe fact that over two •millions have been sent out from the factory is sufficient guarantee of its fidelity. Large shipments havo been sent to Europe to corapete with continental productions in thoir own strongholds, and its superior time keeping record ensures it a certain victory. We wonder what other watch manufacturer can claim such an out-put ? Messrs. E. PORTER & CO. hav'O landed a new shipment .ex "Roto niaha'na," and can fill any orders which may be sent' . bem. Any Jeweller or Storekeeper in the Province 'can obtain them for you, or on receipt °*- 14s: •-!■*■ •■■-■ will be mailed direct by reg."istere(-1 Pos*v' ••

THE WRECKS AT NAPIER.

Courts of Inoniiry.

THE CAPTAIN OF THB GO-AHEAD

BLAMED.

(BY TELEGRAPH. —PRESS ASSOCIATION.)

Napiek, Friday. The Court of Inquiry into the loss of the Northumberland delivered the following judgment, which was unanimous :—" I find that every effort was made by the captain, officers, and crew of the ship to save the said ship and carco, and that no blame whatever is attached to the i captain, officers, and crew; that the harbour-master and pilot used the usual precautions, and no blame is therefore attached to him, and- that he made every endeavour to reach tho ship when she was in danger on tho 10th of May, 1887. I recommend that _ the weather forecast be telegraphed direct to the harbour-master and pilot, and that he be instructed by the Har bour Board to communicate the same to the masters of ships, and, if necessary, to signal to the masters of ships in the road stead when thore is no other means of communicating the information. I am of opinion that.the harbour-master should be provided with the latest improved rocket life-saving apparatus, and that occasional practice be made with the same." Wellington, Friday. An inquiry into the wreck of the Go-ahead was held to-day. No fresh particulars were elicited, Captain Plumley deposed that he could not account for the loss of the vessel, unless it was that, owing to the thick weather, the steamer had drifted inshore beyond the calculations he had allowed. The Court arrived at tho conclusion that Captain Plumley over-estimated the speed at which the ship was driving ; that he did not allow enough for leeway, and that in turning the ship's head inshore for the pur pose of taking soundings, Captain Plumley committed an error, The Court considered that, even if his vessel was in the position wherehe had calculated she wouldbe, she was still.too close to hand. Ho was cutting Cape Kidnapper too fine, unreasonably tine for the weather. The Court considered the captain blameable on theso grounds. He had been guilty of negligent navigation in attempting to round the cape in the weather that prevailed, and he had ; not acted prudently in trying to cut the headland so line. The judgment of the Court was, that the captain's certificate be suspended for three months, and ordered him to pay the costs of the inquiry.

THE AUCKLAND -EVENING STAR, SATURDAY, MAY 28, 1881

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Lectures, Etc. £ T. BENEDICT'S. WHITSUNDAY. Solemn High Mass. The Choir will render Haydn's "Imperial,' No. 3. In tho evening Miss Stevenson will sing Rossini's " Inflammatus.'' OUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN AfeSOCIATION, CORNER OP WELLESLET AND ALBERT BTKEETS. WINTER COURSE "OF LECTURES. Commencing each ovening at half-past seven. June 3. — Lecture and Musical Selections.. Chairman: Dr. Knight. Subject: "Much Ado About Nothing: or the Greatness cf Little Things," Rev. James Chew. June 10.—Limelight Entertainment Chairman: Colonel Haultain Subject: "Our Parka and Pleasure (Grounds." Conductor: Josiah Martin, Esq. June 17.—Debate: "Femalo Suffrage." Chair man : J. H. Upton. Esq. Allirmative : F. G. Ewiugton, Esq. Negative: Georgo White, Esq. June 2k—Lecture and Musical Selections. Chairman : F.Larking,Esq. Subject: "Tho Age of Charles V.," by C. P. Newcoinbe, Esq, July I.—Lecture and Musical Selections. Chair man: T. Buddie Esq. Subject: '■Luck," by Rev. T. Spurgeon. July 15.—-Lecture and Musical Selections. Chair man H. G. Seth Smith, Esq., R.M. Sub ject : "Dry Bones," by Rev. C. H. Garland. July 29.—Debate : " The Nationalisation of the Land." Chairman: Rev. "VV. Tebbs, M.A. Affirmative :E. Withy,- Esq. Negative: &cv. J. S. Hill. Art/ ?ust s.—Musical Entertainment, Chairman : E. Withy, Esq. Conductor: J. P. Hooten, Esq. August 12.—Musical Entertainment. Chair man :F. Battloy, Esq. Conductor: Herr Carr Schmitt. Au gust 26 —Lecture and Musical Selections. Chairman: Rev. J 8. Hill. Subject: "Daniel Defoe," by Rev. H. J. Lewis. !?_-•.itember 2.—Debate ; "Free Trade v. Pro tection." Chairman: C. E. Button, Esq. Affirmative: E. Bell, Esq. Negative: J. Lamb, Esq. September 23 —Musical Entertainment. Chair-, man :Q. P. Pierce, Esq, Conductor: V. E. Rice, Esq. Tickets for the course to admit bearer and lady, ss: to admit bearer omly, 3s ; single lec turo, Is, may be obtained from' any of the book sellers from Members of Comunittoe, or from the Librarian at the Rooms. Seats reserved for ticket-holders till twenty minutes post seven, T.BUDDLE.V A. KxiGHTj'Hon.Seo. W.BRAKENIUG. Gen. _?ee*. Ecclesiastical. HITSUNDAY atST. SEPULCHRE'S, —To-mwrow: Half-past six a.m.. First Celebration of Holy Communion ; eight a.m.. Second Celebration ; eleven, Morning Prayer, Sermon, and Holy Communion ; Evening Ser vice, with Special Sermon, half-past six p.m. ASSOCIATION for the Teaching of Divine Healing Through Fjiith in the Lord Jesus Christ. — Usual Weekly- Meeting, Monday afternooa at 3 o'clock. Special Meeting ob Mo-day Evening, at 7.301, Inaugural Address by the President. Eider Porter. 4SSOCIATION for the Teaching of Divine Healins Through F.dth in the Lord Jesus Christ.—The Ordinance .of Believers' Baptism will beadiniQ.storedir. the.Tempera, cc Hail, Albert-street, on the Afternoon of Sunday next at 3 p.m., when tbe President (E'der Porter) will give a short address on the subject, " Who, Why, and What," Members and sym pathisers aro invited. • A EBOT T' g!OPERA HO USE. X___ Mr Geo. Aldridge will commence at Course of Lectures on "Stumbling Blocks of Faith." Subject of first address : " Miracles." Service to commence at a quarter to seven. meet in the \J Mount Eden Hall, Summer-street, every Sunday morning, at 11, for Fellowship and the Breaking of Bread. Sunday-school at 9.30. -&TEW CHURCH SERVICES, Forested ___1 Hall, Karangahape Road.—Morning at U. Subjects, " Deliverance from Evil" and " The Basis of a Regenerate Life." fi 1 T V [ HA L L. SUNDAY,~MAY 29, 1887. ' SACRED CONCERT by MR POOLEY'S CHOIR. 1. Hynn 91—" Cliristian dost Thou see Them '• 2. Solo Tenor—He Wipes tho Tear " Lee 3. Anthem—" What are These " Stainer 4. Solo Soprano-" If the Lord be for us, who can be against us " (Messiah) Handel 5. Duet (2 violins)—'' Memories " Vieuxtemps 6. Quartette—" Come, let us Sing (S. Peter) ' 7. Solo Alto-" 0 Rest in the Lord" (Elijah) 0* ."a *„ .. m_ r, _ „ ~ Mendelssohn 8. Anthem—"The Grace ot God" Barnby 9. Solo Basso—"Presuming Slave" (Samson) 10. Hymn 2G—" God who mad'st Earth and* 5 Heaven 11. Solo Organ-March of Priests (Athelia) . Mendelssohn Doors open at half-past 2. To commonco at 3. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. Offertory to defray expenses, and choir salaries,



— . ,■■ YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSoJ m. wSff-S-_S*S, NEW BUILDING, CORNER °^_Si)^ SL-3Y AND ALBERT STREETS. —THIS (Saturday) EVENING, at half-past seven. Meeting in Lecture Hall, for United Prayer and Bible Reading. All are invited. ST. PAUL'S— Whitsun Day Services &m., 11 a.m.. _ p.m., Baptisms. 6.30 p.m. Sermons, The Spirit and the Church ;" ''Th Hoiy Ghost. Anthem, " Come Holy Ghost' Attwood). . , Q^ MATTHE W'S CHURCH. - K_3 Whitsun Day. v a.m., Morning Prayer and Holy Communion, with Sermon, "God's Loving Spirit; 6.30 p.m., Evening Prayer, with Sermon, Human Inconsistency." , WHITSUIHDAY at St. Sepulchre's.- ! 6.30 sum., First Celebration of Holy Communion; 8 a.m., Second Celebration; Hi a.m., Prayer, Sermon, and Holy Communion ; I Evening bemee, Special, 6.30 p.m. i QT. PETER'S PRESBYTERIAN IO CHURCH, Surrey Hills. Morning at 11, " A Teachor Como from God/ Evening at 6.30, Lecture on "The Change of the Sabbath from the Seventh Day of the Week to the First."— Rev. R. Sommerville. ITT-STREET WESLEYAN CHURCH Morning at 11, Rev. H. Bull. Subject. "Pentecost, the World's Most Auspicious Day.' Evening at 6.30, Rev. C. H. Garland. Memorial Sermon in connection with the recent sudden death of Mr R. Jessop. ST. JOHN'S WESLEYAN CHURCH (Ponsonby). Morning at 11, Rev. H. Garland. Evening at 6.30, Rev. H. Bull. Sub ject, "The Blessed Dead" —a Memorial Sermon relative to the lao Mr Jessop. ARCH HILL.WESLEYAN CHURCE. —Morning at 11, Mr W. F. Tucker .-subject, "Fellowship." Evciing at 0.30, Mr W. Beau- . mont; Memorial Service relative to tho late death of Mr R. Jessop. ] TfcT EAVT O N CONGREGATIONAL ! _I_l CHURCH. - Whitsun Day, Morning at 11, subject, "The Baptism of tho Holy Ghost." ! Evening at 6.30, Fourth Lecture on " The Pro digal Son—The Father's Welcome,"—Pastor Rev. H. J. Lewis. BERESFORD-STREET CONGREGA TIONAL CHURCH.-Rov.Ja-. CheW, Pastor. Morning at 11, Subject, "The Out side Multitude." Evening at 6.30, "The Great Essential. D~EVONI- >OET CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.—Morning at 11, and Evening at 6.30, Mr G. H. Jones. TyrOUNT EDEN CONGREGATIONAL IfJL CHURCH, VIEW ROAD. - Morning at lL Rev. R. Laishley. Evening at 6.30, Rev. B. L. Thomas. Strangers cordially invited. Seats free. . PA RNE L L CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH (Oddfellows' Halb.-Services ca usual: Morning at 11; Evening at C.30. ROTESTANT HALL, Karangahape Road. Sunday at 3 and 7 p.m.—Mr A. G. Daniclls will speak on "Bible Conversion. What is it?" All invited. _^ NITED METHODIST FREE CHURCHES. PITT AND VINCENT STREETS-Moraing at 11—Mr Wood. Evening at 6.30, Sir W. Fox. MOUNT ED EN — Morning at 11,-Rev. S--. Macfarlane. Subject, "The Tongue of Fire." | Evening at 6.30, Mr S. Parker. RIMITIVE METHODIST FREE CHURCHES. SERVICES ON SUNDAY AS FOLLOWS :- ALEXANDRA STREET-Morning at 11, Rev. A. J. Smith. Subject, "Purity of Heart," Evening at 6.30, Rev. A. J. Smith. Subject, " Christ Seeking Admission to Sinuer's Hearts," PITT AND EDWIN STREET-Morning at 11, Supply. Evening at 6.30, Mr D. Goldie. PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCHES. FRANKLIN ROAD —Morning at 11—Rev. C. E. Ward and Mr Dimond, "A Christian • Jew." Evening at 6.30, Rev. C. E. Ward, Funeral Discourse. TUESDAY, at 7.30, for Young Women, Miss Malcolm. THURSDAY, at 7.30,. Evangelistic Service. RICHMOND ROAD —Afternoon at' 3, Rev. C, E. Ward, Memorial Service (late Mrs J. H. Jones). Evenin*. at 6.30, Mr Thomas Booth. WATERVIEW (Avondale)-Afternoon at 2.3!>, Miss Malcolm (Evangelist. Evening at 6.30, Miss Malcom. ■ ■. \ Wo invite you. A Book, a Seat, a Welcome. AUCKLAND TABERNACLE. ______ Lord's Day, May 29.—Pastor Thomas Spurgeon will preach. Morning at 11, " The . Believer Christ's Branded Slave. Evening at 6.45 (specially to young men)—" Whose son. art thou young man." ;v; ONSONBY ; BAPTIST , CHURCH. —To-morrow's subject: Morning, " A Test of Sonsbip" ; Evening,."Buy for Yourselves." T%JEWMARKET HALL, BAPTIST 13) DENOMINATION.-R. B. Shalders will preach in the above building on Sunday even ing, at 7 o'clock. All not attending other places of worship are invited. _^ VONDALE HALL.—Sunday, May 29, Meeting for Worship and Breaking the Bread, at 11 a.m., Mr Carthew will preach at 6.30 p.m. Subject, "Love." Sankey's Hymns. All are welcome. 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. H E RESPONSIBILITIES OF CHRISTIAN Men in the Present Political Crisis," will be the subject of the Rev. J. S. Hill's Address to Young Men To-mor row in the Young Men's Christian Association Lecture Hall, at Three o'clock. Questions at close. Gallery reserved for ladies. Come and bring a friend. . '■ ■ ■ ~. THE Seventh Day Rest, and the First Day Service" is the subject of Dis-... course at the Christians' Meeting House, Wil liamson's Aveouo, Surrey Hills, To-morrow, at 6.30 p.m. Prove all things. All are invited. No collection. "ipHRIST AND HIS SOLDIERS." A SACRED ORATORIO, by John Farmer, Will be performed in BERESFORD-STREET CHURCH by tbe Choir on TUESDAY, MAY 31, at 7.30. PROGRAMME:. Part I. 1. Recit. (" Suffer Little Children "), Chorus - 2. Solo and Chorus, " Hark the Glad" Miss Thompson 3. Carol, "In the Field." _» Chorus, " O Come, all ye Faithful." 5 Song, "And did tho Son," Miss Walker. 6*. Chorus, " Ride On/ 7. Chorale,'" Tho Night of Agony." 8. Chorus, " Cleft are the Rocks." . • Sa ."Song, "When I Survey," Mr. C,Peace, 9. Solo, ■ By Jesus' Grave," Mrs Eady. , 10. Solo and Chorus, " Jesus Christ is Risen " . Miss Edmonds 11. Song, "Our Blest Redeemer," Miss Davis. 12. Chorale, "Tho Lord Ascendeth", Chorus (and audience joining), " The Heavens with Joy Receive their Lord." Part 11. ...'._' 1. Recit. Chorus, "Bo Thou Faithful unto Death." 2. Introductory March. Mr Hooton. 3. Solo and Chorus, "And That Knowing," "' Hark, a Thrilling Voice,". Miss Harbutt. _. Solo a.nd Chorus, "In Token that Thou" MrHolloway la. Song, "'The Son of God Goes Forth" • Mr Barrie Taylor 5. Chorus, " £. oldiers of Christ." 6. Solo and Chorus, "Christian Seek", , . ..,.-. -. Mr Hookey 7. Solo and Chorus,. "When Our Heads " . ' : - ' Mr Hookey S. " Rock of Ages," iVTr Bartlett. 9. Quartet, "Jesus L-ied." Miss Walker, Mra Eady, Messrs T.-acy arid Eady. 10. Chorus, "JesusLive,V- : - 11. Chorus, "Who ore TL'ese Like Stars." ■ \ • 12. Chorale, " Lo, Round ."he Throne." Quartet, "They Sce'the Savour." ~ .' ■.'■ Chorus (and audiencwjoining), " Worthy the Lamb." Conductor: Mb W. E. BAXTER. Organist: Mr J. P. HOOTON. Tickets. Is each. To bo had of any Members1 of Choir, Chamntaloup and Cooper, Murray and Spencer, and W. E. Mears. ■ cofflNGErans: BEeetings, &o, To-night, . Abbot's Opera House-" The Octoroon," 8 City Buffet, Queen-street-American Midgetand Circassian Youth, 2 to 5 and 7 to 10 p.m. Oppose City Market, Queen-street-' Tiauma," V.M.C.A Rooms-Evangelistic Service. 7.30. Glassworks,. Freeman's Bay— Exhibition o£ Glassblowmg, 2 to 5. Temperance Hall-Free EnterhMnmeht, 7.?0. ury .-l-H 1", V* a-kingMatch between S; Goodman and W. J. Walsh, 8 to 10 p.m. Rota of Justices at Police Court.' May SO—Messrs W. E. Thomas and C. D. Whit. ' combe... *.....■> . . :: , "i... .~; ■ Auction Sales on Mon-Jay. Arthur and Buddie-Unredeemed Pledges m ' S, Cochrane and' Sot etc., 12. .