TOPICS OF THE DAY.

(By Odk London Cokrssi'onijisnt.)

London, November l'J, Tho Witches' Kitchen.

The long-promised weird and thrilling Bcono of the Witchoa' Kitchon was intro duced into tho Lyceum "Faust" on Mon day evening. You know it is bore Faust drinks tho potion that renews his youth. A cauldron stands on the lire watched by a gibbering she-ape, and about the floor crawl loathsomo creeping things. Mephistopheles and Fauet arrive on tho scene and summon tho witch. The cauldron boils over, and the cloud of steam und flame masks the on trnnce of the crone, v ho bounds in with an unearthly shriek. The gestalton seen in (ho steam of tho cauldron are lizards, toads, snakes, etc., which mount to tho roof by means of invisible cords. Tho witch has soqio diiiiculty in recognising Mephieto in his tearlet bravery and without horns and hoof, etc., but he explains that in matters of diablerie Kvory burbaricm is now abolished, Amongst tho rest tho devil's polished. Tho magic potion is produced and drunk by Faust amongst flashings of lightning and rolling thunder. With this tho scene practically ends. Mephiato Bhakes Faust, presumably to aid him in shaking off old ago. but as tho stago darkens, the exact motliod of his rejuvonosonce remains ob ecure. Theatrical Notes. Putti sailed for America lust week. She is to receive £30.( 00 tor six months' work, and ail expenses paid, Her travelling cars are practically a furnished houso on wheel?, coiisiti.!n\; ot music-room, dining-rooms, bathroom, bud-rouuis oud servants' ao commodation. Two cooka join tlio party in Now York. "Our Diva" [Josephine Vauiwt par oes Stain) is, notwithstanding its omaeculation, proving a big " draw" at tho Opera I'omiquo. You are Buro now to hear it in Australasia ehortly. Mrs Uorimrd liouro is said to bo contem plating a tour of tho world a la Gonoviovo Ward. If she carries out her preeontpluus, Mr E. 11 Brookliold will manngo the Com [] any, and "Masks and Faces" and "Jim iho Penman " bo her pieces de resistance. Tho successful comic opera " Khoda," rtcontly produced at Uroydon, has boon transforrod to the Comedy Theatre, your old friends Doano Brando and Kate Chard retaining thoir original parts. Mies Lingard is playing v abortsoaaon at the Grand M'hoatro, Islington. DoatU of Pi'inco Charllo. Tlio death is announced of L'rinco Charlie, probably tho spoediost animal at livo fur longa that over trod tho turf. I'rinco Chorlio won the Middle Park Plato of 1871 md tho Two Thousand of 187-. In tho latter UedofoatodCrcmorno, who, however, turned (he (nblos at Ep.-om. Tho colt was a roarer and could only run a bad second to Wenlock for tho l.ogor, but tho following yoarovor short courses ho provtd invincible. A eon sational match with Peat Btre, who had just won tho Cambridgeshire, wound up l'rinco Charlio's turf career in triumph. Unfor tunately, ho proved a failure at tho stud. Archoi's Will and Funeral. Etc. I'oor Archer seems to ha.-o savod far less rrmnruniourcredlteelbimwith. Tho truth is, 1 hoar, he bottod heavily on his own mounts, and <;[ hue had dropped a good deul. His losing account on Cambridgei-hiio week aloniTwas uloso upon £4,000, Xho Liver puol Cup piovod even more disastrous to the great body of backers than tho two groat handicaps at Nowmarkot. After Melton's display in tlio Jockey Club Cap. when ho was only just able to beat Eurasian at even weight? and (inched many lengths bohind St. Cation, it roomed tnuiliiofs to trust to him at Livorpool with Buoh an import as !)<t :!ll). NeverlhoUff, Watte brought the Derby winner of 'S-3 •may at tlio distance, <«nd won in a cantor by - lengths from Kilorcen'j and Candlomae, neither of whom waa in tho loa»t fnnciod by tho public. Of the seven animals in tho nice backed for tons of money (for tho nearer it gots to tho end of the Beacon tho greater tho "plunging ") only two—Oboron and Bird o' Freedom oven momentarily Hatter'd tluir mpportors. Tho formor started a rod-hot favourite at the odds of 7 to 2 (in a Held of IS), and, like Carlton in tho Cambridgeshire, was contidcred a cer tainty. Ho ran fourth, Georgo Barrett, on the despised CandlemoH (who started at 40 to 1, offered), just managing to beat Mm by a bead tor tiie third money. .Melton s price on Thursday morning was "JO to 1, but on his being seen in tho paddock the odd* con tracted to 100 to S. Kilcretno sturtod at ■-'0 to 1. Christmas Annuals. The fo-fi.lled "Christmas" annuals and numbers n'tm more numerous thnn over tin's autumn, but thero is no improvement in their quality-rather, indeed, marked de torioralion. The one bright and brilliant exception is tlio " Art Annual,'" devoted on tho present occ.-if-ion to tho life and works of Alma Tndemn, as it was last y. ar to tlitt-o o: Miilais, nrd the year before to those of Sir G. Loighton. Tho letter props conjiF-ts of an appreciative biography of tho artist, by Helen Zimmern, but the illustrations are tho annual's great attraction. They include exquisite etch ings by C. O. Murray ot Tademus, "Sappho" and " Qniot Pots," and steel engravings of upwards of thirty of his other best known works. No more interesting souvenir could possibly bo pieaented to anyone taking an intelligent intorost in modern art, and as the annual only costs half-a-crown, its purchase is weli within most colonists' moans. Tho three art annuals for ISS-I, ISS3, and ISSIi can bo had bound up together in cloth for half-a guinoa, and foi in a complete resume of tht throo greatest masters, (Leighton's, Millais'. and Tadomus') bost works. Miss Braddun's " Mistlotoe Bough used at ono time to bo good of its kind, though that kind waa sensational, and far from first-rate. Of late yoara, howovor, her an nual has fallen far below par. The present i'*uo consists of a singlo tale by Miss Braddon herself, "A Night's Lodging," and a lot of mediocre padding. Tho illus trations, too, aro of an inferior charactor. Next to " A Night's Lodging "' (the story ol a L'hastly attempt fit ilouhlo murder), tho most readable contents of tho " Mistletoe Bough " are " Meltlew Mauor," and " The Banshee's Warning." Tom Woods's annual presents all the usual semi-comic features, and is or, tho whole worth a shilling to thoae who aro for this description of literature. Tho beist con tribution in it is Goorgo 11. Sinin'a amusing '■ skit" on "Bismarckin London." Winter's annual consists of a pretty story by Mrs Stennard, the clever lady who, undoi the pseudonym of John Strange Winter, scored such successes with " Houp Lv" and "Baotlo's Baby." " Mignon'e Secret" will not equal in popularity either of these two tales named. Nevertheless, those who can att'ord to spend a shilling on ten minutoa' agroeablr reading should cer tainly buy thia Httlo book. It ia the short pathetic story of the adoring lovo and admiration of a friondlesti little barrack bairn (a child of twelve) for a young oliicer, who, in a careless, lordly way has once protected bor from hor stepmother's uukindness. When little Mignon (tho famous Bootle's Baty) comes to stop with the rogiinent, and ia made much of by tho same young officer, poor "Jack " (the little barrack girl) grows frantic with jealousy, and at last in a moment of frenzy pushes hor tjoldonhairrd rival into tho river, immo diatoly afterwards, howovor, jumping in to try and eavo her. Fortunately, Captain Lucy happens to be on the spot, and rescues Mignon. but poor "Jack " ii drowned. As was tho case last year, Georgo Man ville Fenn's annual, a complete tale of a pronounced sensational character, isquiteone of the most popular and readable. Mr Fenn taught us ho had thn knack of piling up tho agnny in an exciting narrative in " Double Cunning ;" and "The Chaplain's I Craze " shows no falling off in this respect. Even experienced novel-readers will at first find a difficul'y in solving the mystery of the wealthy owuers of Findon Friar's dis appearance, though they are not likely to be long off the scent.

! One can bolt a good many utter impossi bilities in a shilling dreadful nowadays, but the baronet, hero of bowling's annual, "The Skeleton Key," who goes " mad as a hatter " at the sight of a mysteriouß emorald cross, and ia thereupon carritd off to an Aladdin's cave of peerless splendour amongst moun tain fastnesses, is a little too much of a good Lhing* oufci'lo ilia " Loudon Journal." Nor duos Ml1 Jfraucillon'snovoleUe, "ThoGolden Bells," in "Graiit'a Annual," rise much above tho lofel cf penny fiction. At any nUelovo, bankruptcy, Ehipwreck, attempted murder, and tho discovery of hidden treasure form its leading features. The chief attraction of Mr George Ti-mple's "Poor Little Life" lies in tho fat that its pimple and pad-ending love

bti-ry is hiid ami.'iigst unfamiliar scenes in Jam lieu. Those who care to know what life ia tho West Indies is like will find this tule sufficiently agreeable reading "The Devii'B -auldron" (Remington's Annual) deals with tho dipbolicul deeds of an extraordinary "coicg nho uiakea innocent persons commit burglary, murder, and sundry other crimes whilst under mesinerio

influence. It is a elovonly and ill-written production. Walter Besant now and then disappoints one sadly. Few taking up "The Holy Rose," his Christmas ta!o for " All the Year Round," would (but for the name being on the cover) credit that it was by the author of "Ch Idron of Gibeon," or of those de Hghtful shortstorios "ThoCaptain's Room" and "A Glorious Fortune." But Besant never does succeed when he lays the scenes of his stories in the last century. "_ Dorothy Forstor" ia dull reading, and so is "The World Went Very Well Then," now running through the " Illustrated News." " The Chaplain of the Fleet " undoubtedly made a "hit," but he wroto that in collaboration with Rice, it should be remembered. " The Holy Roso " is a story of the French Revo lution; thb leading motive being almost pre cisely eimiiar to thit of Dickens s " Tale of Two Cities." -. Book Chat. Everybody is reading Rhoda Broughton'o "Dr. Cupid." The critics proneunee it n great improvement on "Belinda," and I think I agree with thorn. Miss Brough ton's stylo is as livoly and flippant as over, but there are fewer lapses into vulgarity than in her formor works. Tho best drawn character in the book is the shallow, feather-headed young Oxonian "Freddy, whose selfishnoes bringe about the catas tropho of the story. But you will of course order " Dr. Cupid " at once. Mr Hodder's life of tho eixth Lord Sbaftosbury (tho philanthropist) was pub lished ycßtorday. It contains copious ex tracts from the deceased peer's diaries and papers. "Tho Evil Genius" was aufliciontly puinful reading to tho admirors of Wilkio Collins. "The Guilty Rivor, which the once grand-master of sensational fiction lias written for " Arrowsmith s Annual " is however, even a weaklor farra"O of rubbish. A third-rate novelist would bo .tshnmod of such a production. 1 am aneured on tlio beet, authority (though 1 can scarcely beliovo it,) that tho rather stupid parablo of the Queen's reign, called "Tho t.'ood Uermiono," and pub lished for " Aunt B-jlindi'," by Messrs Max well, is by Miss Braddon. A choap edition of Mr Bompae's " Lifo of Frank Auckland" placos an interesting I biography of a remarkable man within everyone's roach. Mr Ge-.u-go Dalby's "Charles Dickens as I Know Him" has also boon ro if sued In a cheap form. "Tho Lazy Minstrel," the now volume of v rso? by tho " laureate of frills " (as Mr Ariiby Sterry calls himself), is in groat de mand. Tho tiret edition was bought up on tho day of publication.

How the Public are Victimised.

A valuable report made by Mr J. W, Evune, Inspector of Weights and Moasurosin Sydnoy, and published in tho " Daily Tolo graph,"throws allood of light on tho manner in which the public aro victimised in the matter of waights and moasurea. The following extracts from tho report are of genoralinterest: —

Tho decisive action taken in suppressing tho long-established and di-graceful prac tico of making light bread under the specious namo ot " fancy," resulting in iho Suprome Cuurt oudorsing the decision of the '-ench when appealod against, ia most gratifying to me aa tho inspector who had tho duty of bringing up tho teat cates to such a successful i-sue. This step, although strenuously opposed at the tiico, is now huiled us the bost thing evor achieved, ah ovory bukor has to work from a recognised standpoint, viz , full-weight loaves, except tho twist loaf, tho long or French roll, and A flat shaped loaf, called a econe, all other kinds are to be full weiaht—the "time immemorial" custom notwithstanding; tho wondor being that such a barefaced swindle was not similarly dealt with long agJ, as thoir lib leaves woro made iVom Soz to llk'Z deficient, tho other loaves in like proportion. One of tho lead in" bakers admitted that by tho new rule ho has lost, fully £'M por week by full weight. Othorsßtato that they can now compote wit.h any other in tho trado at full weight. Tho prosent Act may thoroforo bo taken as conducive to tho bost results to bakors and coneumers.

Tho coal trado presents another barefaced systom of short weight almost universal, first by pinching tlio bags to SOlb or 9011) each and by delivering in bulk until liewt to l.'icwt was an average ton. I have tried every meuns to induce a more roputabla stato of things, and have lamentably failed. Fraud seems to bo inherent to tho trade. Ono ca<e reported was 2t cwt short, in four tons, anothor 12cwt in two tons, half-ion 2C.'ilb short, quarter-ton 1421b short, and legions of others. Some send six or 11 bags, and, if not looked aftor, one is taken back, that is for another customer, and, as tho inspector cannot test except on delivery. I am cimpelled, in tho interest of tho public, to insist on the Local Delivery Act being carried out, co that each cart shall have a jutt and perfect weighlng machino with proper weights. Pros suro, both political and otherwise, ifl bting tried to baulk my action in this matter. A deputation has waited on the Hon. tho Ministor for Justice to obtain his opinion as to whether 1 can, nndsr the law, object to a spring machine or a steelyard. Both these uro variable and hard to read and easy to tamper with, and would bo a means of continuing tho practice objected to. I trust this willbeupheld by thoyein author ity, as tho Act is identical with that of Great Britain, and aclod upon tor over 150 years—"That a proper ticket be delivorcd previous to tho coal being unloaded, declaring the woight in each sack, and that tho coal shall be delivered in bags, excopt specially ordered in bulk." Direct supervision will thus he placed in tho purchaser's power by weigh ing the coal on delivery. It is to be re gretted that a liko power is not applicable to firowood, which, boing the usual fuel, especially of tho poorer classes, is sulßcient warrant for my calling at\.ntion to it a recent caso showed a ton to be Scwt 6qr 21b short, a half-ton was 3cwt 2qr 21b short, and hosts of others amply demonstrate that a stringent Act should be passod to apply to wood, as the count system is aa outrage on tho victimised public. In Victoria tho Act statts, "All coal, c.ko, culm, caunel and firewood (cut) shall be sold by weight only " ; any broauh is subject to a heavy penalty. lam sorry to state that, owing to tho absence of a controlling power in our Weights and Moasures Act, the weighing machines, ecales and weights in general use aro not such as reflect credit Evon tho most influential persons engaged in business are quite careless as to their condition j should tho inspector point out error or faulty action,] ho is either snubbed or elso tioafod with neglectful indifference, as suming their position, &c, protects them from the consequonce of faulty material, and therefore articles aro used which would dis grace a second-hand shop. Cheap and common scales, weights, machines, and steelyards infest the place, the refuse of wieer countries which prosecu'e thoee who offer or expoeo for sale unjust articles, and fine them up to £50 on proof, as those articles lead to a dirsct fraud. Purchasers of such rubbish ignore tho fact that thoy are tho chief effenderi', as thoy should submit all to an cflicial test before using. 3 here is urgent need for eueh a clause here to prosecute those who sell as well as those who use and expoee a scandalous imposition upon ignorant and eimple persona. In measures, all kinds, shapes, and descriptions are used, so that a positive fraud exists by udhoronco to old customs Fruit measures used for dry goods are made tapering small to the top, thus when plums or strawberries are measured about live or six will till the top pint. Milk measures are made the revereo way, being three or five times the area at the top to the bottom, thus 1-lb' inch free, almost imperceptiblo to the ordinary observer, will cheat from one to two gills per quart. 1 am of opinion that all dry measures should be parallel, and stipulated height and width; that fluid measures should bo parallel, or small at the top, widening downwards, with a bell shaped mouth. 1 hope to bo able to test the cower to regulate this matter at an early date.

Another important matter ia that ioßpec tors should have power to enter, purchase and then test the weight ot goods sold in packages of all sizes, weights, and descrip tions, and proaecute if not of the stated net weight or number ; that all packages should have plainly written or printed thereon the net weight, &c., of contents. Some diversity of opinion exists as to tho putter sought to be given to an inspector. I think th9y must be educai-ed up to the duty, but one thing is certain : that whilst not operating harshly against honeat tradesmen, it would prove a terror to evildoers. 1 venture to say that some such measure must eventually be come law here, as the package business, b.nil wholesale and retail, like the fancy bread trade of old, has become a vehicle to the mofct contemptible and mean light weight fraud. Half eheßts of tea are made to hold 371b or 381b in place of 42ib ; 101b fiinily boxes hold Sh, or 91b ;lb parcels, 14£oz or 250z : casks for liquor ars gallons short ; so-culled two ga: lon jars for family use from one to three pints short; fruit boxes are pinched in; strawberries

and other measured or weight fruit are invariably much short of tho declared measure or weight. Lime has about lGcwt or 17cwt to the ton; 90 shingles or 80 laths count 100, and almost every business has its "cutting" weight or measure. Thus a complete network of de ception exists, unrestricted by law, tho in nocent or careless customor is gulled, and a great injury is being dono to both public morals and commercial honour, with the consequent degrading influence upon all connected, as they are taught to look upon suchfiaudsas perfoctly legitimate, and to cheat aa a bit ot sharpness highly commend able. The well-known fact that such things do exist is sufficient justification for ray calling attention to it, in tho hops f hat a remedy may bo provided to restrict, if not provont some, if not all, of these matters.

Sale of Blood Stock at Ellerslie.

Theue was a good muster of biiyors und others at Messrs Hunter and Nolan's tale of high-class blood stock at the Agricultural Society's Yards, Green .bane, yesterday. Amongst thoso present wo noticed the Hon. Mr Robinson, Major Walmsley ; and Messrs Goold and Chirnsido, of Melbourne : Tozer, New South Wales ; Cutt=, Stcvone, Turnbull, K. Garrett, E. Kelly, Harris, Chaafo, May, Hudson, W. Eobinscn, Allan Maclean, /ercival, Pilbrow (owner of Wei come Jack), R. Duder, Raymond (owner of Clogs), Donne (once owner of The root), Ku3-011, Allan McDonald, Thomas Morrin, Proud (of To Puke), and others. Taken al together, for the class of stock put under the hammer, tho sale was fairly successful, the prices realised being ap follows : — Lot 1.-Bay Filly by Musket, flam Norftli, by Tlio Puiuter out of Mnvourneen, ny Iruciucoi. This waa a lato t'oal, and rather small. Bi-Js opened at 20g8, and slowly rose to 30gs, when aho was knocked down to Mr R. Duder, of tho North Shore.

Lot 3.—Brown Filly by Mucki-t (on (.leter to DeniiiKcrlout of itoßiiliu. by l>a rhircti out of Flyl..f? U. c by Tho IVe-plVroutof Wilhelujimi dam or FlyinK Buck, by Homeo out. o£ Mobb Kosu, by itmis'B ICmurant).

After a long wuit for a bid over 50g8, tho filly went back to her owner'e( MrCavanagh's) Ktables. Norah, a brown mare, then went to Mr Chirnsido, ol Melbourno, for lugs.

JjDt 3 -Chestnut /Illy by Antoroa (Imp.) out of Besaovner. by Musket out of AllSed, by S'pck hinri outoC nmro tiy Ste-1 Trap by So d—Prc pheto.-s by Soreeior, Pamela by Whlbky-Laia by Diomad This was a beautiful-looking animal, but fetchod nothing more than 12ogs, ttt which prico aho was passed over to Mr A. Austin.

I ut 4.—Brown Filly by Antoron (imp.), nut of Yattaoybj Yattnudon. sins of Chester, Gi and Flaneur. &o, &b. ; out of Kc-tany by the Marquis, wlDnor of i)ie Two TlioußHndOuinea-; out <'f Lad- Jixoter by Now Warrior; out of Agitation (Imp.), by Ambrose ; out of Mecca by Bought by Mr Allan Maclean for 55gs. Lot s'.— Hay Colt by Cadu2un(imp.),out o( Tho Jilt by Traducor (imp.). ileurange limp.), by consul out of Mademolsella do Pontenoy. by H«ir of Lynne out of Twilight, by Velocipede. This beautiful animal 101 lto the Hon. W. Robinson fit 50k*'

Lot o.—Brown Colt by Lcolinus (imp.) out of Punaawereweru, by Golden Grauo out o£ Ataluiiti, by Towton out of Cre3cent, by Sir Hercules on', ot Moth, by Camul out of Junnj, by lleruM (Imp)

Tho opening prico for this animal was 100(H, tho bidding gradually, with much coaxing, reaching 175s;*, when Mr Turn bull, of Dunodin, became his owner.

Lot 7.—ltoan Colt by Anteros (imi).) out of Vlvrtndierf, by Muaittt out of Gcoi-ric by Biahopof (^naburKh <iuip ) out of Alttioti, by Wedortes limp ) out ot Alio^ Orcy ; grand daru of the rcnownod Yattunaon by HouiS E.migrant (imp )

There wae considerable interest taken in this promising colt, and opening at lOOrff, bida ran up to 200^8, when bo became Mr R. Kay'u property.

Lotß.-Grey Maro Alice Hawthorn, by Day and Martin out ot Blacking brush by Kiddleß worth. with foal at foot by Leollnus, and served oy Leollnus.

Thia well-known crosscountry flea-bitten grey marc and her foal foil to Mr Uhirnside tor 'Z2%i. We have fince heard that gentle man Imp re-sold her ut, naed' ivo say, a good round prolit. LotO.-Fair Lilian, uyrs, by Muskot, dam Pas tmia by Totara.

This mare, a dark bay, did not realise what might have beon expected, becoming tho property of Mr 3. B. Wiliiameon at 27ga.

A number of horROB not advortieed were then put up aa follows:—Larrikin; no bid. Grey colt Cannon, full brother to Soudan ; highest bid, 15 guineas ; not sold. A beautiful brown mare, winner of a Dorhy here, and half sistor to Hiuomoa and Tigredia, with foal nt foot by Ingomjtr, was then knocked down to Mr Cliirneido for 35 guineas. Uosalie by Petrarch, with foal lit foot by Miwket, in foal to King Cole, only had a paltry bid of 50 guineas oifoied for her, atid was taken away, the ownor wanting LOO guineas.

The beautiful little chestnut maro Victoria, who won £000 laet season, was then put up, but no bid offered for her. A Cap-a-pie filly and a two-year-old colt, full brother to Victoria, fullowed suit, which closed the business of the afternoon. The last few animals might jurt as well have not come into tho ring, for they lost tho train for most of the visitors, who had to kick their bods about till the 4 15 train took them on board. Ac a number of thoto present wore leaving last nifjht for the Whang.irci racos, some little " cuesing" waa heaid around.

VOLUNTEER INSPECTION AT WAIUKU.

(11V IELEUBAI'H.— «VS UOEREBrOSDEKT.)

Waiukii, this day,

GuXKBAu Sik Gkorok Wuitmore, accom p-mied by Lieut-Colonel Shepherd and Captain Carl Sehmitt, A.D.C., inspected the cavalry troop yesterday morning at 1030. Thoro was an oxcellent muster, total 04 ; Major Hamlin, Captain Barr- Brown, Lieutenants S. and A. M. Barribal (only three being abeent), and the Genoral oulogijod tho troop on their excellent muster, condition of arms, their sword exe:ci=e and generally efficient state.

THIS COLLISION AT PORT CHALMERS.

Visit to the Sunken Dredgo.

(BY TKLEIIKAPU.—OWN COERESI'ONUKNT. )

Dukkdin, this day. Tut "Star's" reporter who visited theßiinkon dredge enyw : " I paid a visit at 2 p.m. to tho spot off which the wrecked dredge is King, which is opposite the point whero the two guns of tho buttery are located. She lios about 200 or 30 > yards oft' tho shore, is vory much down by the bow, and with her stern, even at high tide, quito out of the water. At low tide the position looks even worso, for her fore part hue sunk co deep into the sand that her bows are completely sub merged, and there being no support for her after part, which contains her engines, there is every possibility of the weight there breaking her buck ; in which case her remains would bo of little value. During to-day gangs of men have been hard ut work stopping up every aperture in the deck through which water could pet into the engine room, for if that once filled the combined weight of water and engines would part her in two.shehavingbeen struck by the Umapere in a part that is now under water. It has not yet been ascertained what tho injuries are "that caused her to fill so rapidly, but n man who waa standing at tho battery, fully halfa milo away, at tho timo of tho collision, and had his attention drawn to it by hearing the crash, informs mo that tho dredge began to go down by the head within three minutes. Captain Sfo-vart is extremely reticent about tho whole matter, but ie is believed that after tho collision he did not intend running her on to the bank whore she now lies, it being simply a ridge of sand, and it conse quently following that part of the vessel must, in all probability, be without support. She is at the beat in a very precarious posi tion, and a large sum of money will have to be expended before she can be reinstated, if ever that is done. She is wholly unin sured—the Harbour Board, I understand, not insuring any uf their plant," The Omapere lies alongside the George at the wharf, and beyond a scraping aud an ugly hole large enough for a man to crawl through on her port bow, and a somewhat similar scraping without any hole on her other bow, she has Buffered no damage All the .bairn dune is above the water Hue, and it will not c>;>t much to repair her.

A formal inquiry was opeutjd yesterday by Mr Hackworth, but being only a pre liminary ono it was of course private, and none of the evidence given is obtainable. The part of both bows of the Omapere having been grazed seems to show that she rim right into tbo drudge, in which case tho latter must have had a big hole knocked in her. Thero is no means at present of knowing to whom the blame is due, but it seems singular that such a collision should take place in broad daylight, even when the two vessels were rounding an island. Cap tain Smith, of the Omapere, declares that the dredge was on the wrong side of tho road.

Newmarket Borough Council.

Last night tho fortnightly meeting of New market Borough Council was hold. Present: His Worship tho Mayor (Mr Suiter), in the chair, Me«r3 Kent, Biahop, Morgan, Lumpkin, Clayton, Whiekor, Edgerly and Rose.

Ljoenses.-A liceneo waa granted to Messrs Hammondand Carponterfor a weigh bridge in the borough. Mr Kilgour s ap plication for a »laughter-hou3o license was deferred. _ , Fire Buigaj>k. — Messrs Merryweather and Sons, London, wrote giving information that tho Newmarket Fire Brigades uni forms, etc., would be forwarded shortly.— Letter received. TENDEKB -Mr F. Edwards s tender for dog-collars was accepted. The matter of tenders for niatdiiiU for the waterworks contract was referred to tho Waterworks Committee. Watkk Suri'lA'.—The applications of a number of ratepayers for water i-upply wag granted.—Tho Mayor baring drawn atten tion to tho near comploiion of tho water works contract, it was resolved, " That the opplicanta for water be allowed to connect with ths main as soon as tho Engineer ie satielied that the pipes are in propor order to bo taken ovor." It waa also resolved/ "That applications be invited for the posi tion of turncock ' Kiu-okt. —Th 6 Finance and Legal Com mitteo's report was then read and adopted CV.SSWI', A Utter from Mr Rose called attention to a cesspit in Claremant street. A long discussion followed, it being finally resolved, "That Mi- Knox, the borough engineer, be requested to meet tho Streets Committee with reference! to the matter."_

Stkkkt Names.—lt was agreed to retain the names of Curleton G ore-street and I'ark Road.

New Zealand Educational Insti tute.

[liV TELEGItAPH. —PRESS ASSOCIATION.]

Chkistcuukch, Thursday. Tub sitting of tlio Educational Institute was continued to-day. The following are the principal resolutions adopted:—" That all

class subjects, excopt drawing, be examined orally by the Inspector and teacher, and that tho children excopted for pass eubjecte should bo oxcepted for all subjects ;" " That this Council ia of opinion that the value of teaching in clafs subjects cannot cor rectly be represented by percentages, but that the Inspectors should express in general t;rnn their estimate of the efficiency of tho teaching ;" " That, with tho exception of arithmetic, failure in one subject be not sufficient to justify failure for ihe standard provided that pupils are efficient in the remaining pubjects ;" " That the percent age of passes and failures should not be reckoned in tho number on the echool roll, but on thd=e in etandards 1 to 6 (inclu sive) j" " That inspectors of schools should be placed under the direct control of the Kducation Department ;" " That tho number of pupil teacher 3 in any school should not exceed thenumber^f certificated teachers employed therein," "That pupil teachers ehould undergo six months' proba tion beforebeingindentured;" "That candi dates should not le loss than 15 years old ; '' That regulations ro ongagoment and sylla bus for examination of pupil teachers be uniform throughout the colony ;" "That, hon'ovor desirable the issue of text books in which colonial matters shall bo prominent may be, it ia premature to make any recom mendation on tho subject at present ;" " That the proposal to establish a teachers' ceni-ion scheme under the control of Govern ment is impracticable ;" " That the Council suggest the advisability of establishing^ a voluntary bsnevolent fuud, to be adminis tered by the Council for the benefit of teachers;" ''That a .Chair of Education should be established in connection with tho University of New Zealand."

A SINGULAR CASE

Si:i;sK'juENT to our going to pio=s yester day the c«o of Frankiin v. Hori Winiata Nopera came on for hearing at tho R.M, Court, before Mr H. G. Seth Smith. The claim was for £10 Ha on ap. n. Mr Theo. Cooper appeared for plaintiff, and Mr Dufaur for the defence. From the evidence it appeared that the plaintiff was a solicitor, doing business in Auckland aDd had been instructed by Mr Young to suo defendant for the sum of £15. The defendant signed a p.u. for the amount, £1 11s extra for'soiici tor's fee and interett on loau. The bill wah made payable to Mr Franklin, the reason being t'lat Mr Young, to whom the money was due, having acted as intarpreter for the Maori, it was deemed inadvisable that he should appear as interpreter and also us payee Mr Franklin therefore endorsed the ti", and as the innocent Dative failed to meet it, Mr Franklin was placed in tbe unpleasant position of having to take up the bill, for which he had sued defendant to recover payment. Tho amount due had been paid to Young, but had not since been refunded to Mr Franklin, who consequently sued thu native to recover thn fame. This case had previously been before the Uouri when judgment was giveu for tho plaintiti'in the defendant's absence. An application for rehearing having been gianten on account of the defendant's absonco in the first ca°e, > opera was examined through Mr K. De Thierry, who officiated as interpreter. Tho defendant ?-iid he had paid the amount to Willie Young, who he did not think would have deceived him. Mr Dufaur said that the plaintiff had not acted withproper caution in the transaction, and ought, there fore, to be the sufferer. Od the other hand Mr Cooper contended that the defendant was well aware of his responsibility on the promissory note, and therefore justly liable. His Worship sustained hie previous decision in favour of the plaintiff. He cou sidered that the native had not been misled, as ho was able to read and write, and the note complied with the statute regarding transactions with natives. The defen dant, however, could take steps tn recover uny money he had paid to Young. Judg ment was given for the plaintiff. Mr Franklin will therefore at la~t recover the money for which he sued in the first in stance, after being compelled to take up the bill himself.

A Fish Market.

(To the Editor),

Sik, —I beg tc give publicity through your valuable columns to tho unsatisfactory way in which the fresh liah trade is at present carried on in Auckland. Formerly wo had a fish market on Queen-street Wharf, where the public could buy in small quantities, at reasonable price.", without the aid of a dealer ; but now, since the market has been abolished, and there being no place to land or store the fish, fishermen are compelled to dispose of their catch to dealers mostly upon credit at a trade price Sow if we bad a tiah-market, the public could buy direct at half tho pries. As the Government have been twice petitioned upou the subject, I trust that one of our honourable member* will help to get the necessary market.—lam, sir, your obedient servant, CossuaEß.

The Scat for Marsdon.

(To the Editor.)

Sik,—lt is to bo hoped that Mr Mitcbelson will co fur reconsider his intonticn of resign ing hia connection with tho above constitu ency as to see his way to continue its member until the expiration of the present parliamentary term. It doea not seem very complimentary to our member to be select ing his successor already. I consider it a gross affront to tho whole body of electora tor any one, or for any number of outsiders, to take such a step. It seems to me a most singular coincidence that such a nomina tion should occur whilst ths Colonial Treasurer is in the immediate vicinity of the electorate. It is well known that Mr McDonald is a thick-and-thin unquestion ing supporter of that gentleman. But apart from all this, I would ask, is the Marsdeti electorate so pjor in public men as not to be able to find one single indi vidual sufficiently able and patriotic as to be tit to represent its in terests in Parliament ? Why, sir, to make Buch a scatement would justly bo coneidorod as a. foul libel upon both the intelligence aad the patriotism of the many suitable public men who reside within its boundary ; and yot, forsooth, some one, for rea3ons bsst known to themselves, md with unseemly haste, must projocc tho tmmo of an individual into tho public arena us a suit able person to represent our interests in Par liament who resides hundreds of uiileH away from il.>r=den, and who knows nothing at all übout its political needs. Brother electors, don't be fooled in this manner, don't sub mit to such impudent; dictation from out siders ; when the time comes for electing a successor to our present excellent member, select the man yourselves, and from among yourselves,, and the best man you can find. —Yours, etc.,

A Mabsben Elector,

WELLINGTON NOTES.

[by teleghapji—own cokkespondknt.J

Wel'.ikgtox, this day. : To Whitl Entertained at a Foast. Gruat preparations are being made by the natives in Wellington district to entertain Te Whiti at a monster /east at tho residence of the Hon. Mr \V i Toko, M.L.C., Lower Hutt, early next month. Tho Maori Seat In tho House. It is understood tliat Mr James Carroil, native interpreter to tho Uouae of Repre sentatives, intends to contest the Eastern Maori seat, now occupied by Wi Pere, af the next general election. One of the motives of his candidature is eoid to be that of opposition to the hativo Land Act oi last EeesioD. The Supposed Gold Find at Marton. The metal recently found in a well at Marton has been tested by Dr. Hector and found net to bo gold, as was supposed, Ita real nature ha? not, however, been ascer tained. i

Promotions in the Volunteer Cavalry.

(UY TELIiGBAriI -OWM COHUEHi'ONKEMT,)

WAHOANoi, this day. Tuehe is some talk araons the cavalry officers of intorviowing the Defence

Minister with a viow of getting placed on a more satisfactory footing the matter of eomuji°eions. Old officers with whom promotion has beoa slow find them selves, after years oi hard work, suddenly under in point cf rank, men who have had the came experience, and they intend' to depu'ationize the Defence Minister with a view to getting pome pro vision mad s whereby cavalry officers when receiving their promotion, may have their c-immi'Fions ante-d.itsd, so as to regain the eei.iomy they lose at present through tho vory fast rato at which promotions were obtained i» another branch of the service.

The Conquering Hero.

VICTORIOUS AGAIN.

The " Whitehall Review" contains the fot loyfine re utive to n discovery of American stir u'romi'lvmt ijre"at"lJritii.in : -" The same has suet: it dire.-t bearing upon hummi happiness u,iit ii bus beu-i made tho subject of consider able cKiimont and investigation on the partol various newspapers. A? it is c:aimed that by the disco cry in question an absolute speoiflc ha- been found fo the cure of certain and mosl dis'.n-sing ailments with which the human funiilv is iiiliicled. and which have thus far battled inec.j"al s'.ill, and as these diseases, in their'mo t aggravated forms, are very preva lent, a r'V'i'csent&Ura of this journal was e.ommi«si n(;d to inve.-tiga'e the reme y by per sonal interview with "lie parties who could : sneak I'rom actual experience. Fom the re = 'ilts -;'i "ivra below, it may well be claimed that the general adoption of this remarkable rcmi'iii :\ ' ;,-'-!H, wil uuso a revolution ia tb.6 treaimenf oi'licse p.-.inful compluhts. "The first ircntlemar! interviewed was Mr William Hum', ihe wcli-k ioivn civil engineer, , N". OS. lied Lion-street, HUh Hoi1 om, London, who il \\'dn learn d, had made same personal exp'rVi -enm with the preparation in question. Mr liov.-.'s stated that for over 20 y-art* lie had been, articled constantly and aevecly with rheumatism. At limes his hands had been swollen to twine ttioi- natural sizo. Again, bis joints became so still' and painful that he could not walk, and his feet so sore that Ijc could no bear his Weight upon them. He had at different times tried physi cians i-nd many remedies which had been recommended to him asia cue for his com plaints Hut he derived r.o benefit whatever. An acquaintance', who had himself been cured of a severe rhf.imalic irouble, travo him a bottle oil nis new disco", cry. which he applied once. Kith such unexpected and marked bencill ::■:■•' lie procured another, which, to use his own language, ' settled the business.' by re moving the pain, which ho had not been free from l'i>r''fl years. Mr Jlowes said that had h« notr.sol St. Jacobs oil t> c remedy referred.to ■ hi; would now l;c in bed, Instead of attending to liib hiHi'.es--. He added, 'Its effects wer« simnlv ir;i';i'-:i!. It produced a complete euro, I will also add that numerous fiiends and ac quaintances, suffering from rheumatic and neuralgic atVec-tions, to whom I recommended the oii", spoilt ot it as wonderlul. It seems to ellcetucmv in every case.1 • . '■ The a;M.3 of Mr C 11. Palmer secretary of the Conservative Defence Association, and over-■ seer of Hi'; Dist ict of Islington, having beeD nientior.c.1 V) tim reporter, this gentleman's opinion >.-. .-• s-.ifjln and >-heerfuUy Bivcn iii the ri>;io»vi t; la'i.giiago: ' For a long time 1 hive lire ■. uroat sufl'urcrfrom neuralgiam mj face and h'.'.iri.::jid rheumatism ir.my Umbs,'re. m;irl:e.i ?,lr l'.i'.mer. After trying variouj remedies v.iv.out obtaining relief, and havuin le-irncil of I lie signal benefit which se eral friends w"io had lieen suffcrinirfrom severerheU' : niati.-m deriv. d from he oil, I procured a botile, Ihe use of uhi'.h en■• pi telv removed every trace of p.tin. Ido not hesitate o recommend " ilr Harold E. Chappie, lion, secretary of th! Pa'.iton Uavciock Cri kct Club, writes as foX low? :-• I r.m desired by tho above club to ex press '.he s-Hi:-i!acti'>n wnich they have lound in Ihe uo of -t JcK-cibs oil For. the healing of bruise ; wonii.ls. si.rains, oto , it is undoubtedly of efii. ieni icrv.ee, mid its value should be made known. • >p«cially among athletic clubs.' " It may Ijc imdcd that in its current number the Ma;;azim- of Pharmacy. Chemistry, and i\lcdiciu^ devotes contidcrublfi space to ft dis cus-iion on tiie extraordinary power of St. Jwoli- (rl, aiK ciici sj'nc astonishing cures. •' It appears also that this remedy received no lcs:ill::m six «o!d medals durinß the past year, at Internal iojiu! and other Expositions. One of,: thc-c wis awarded at Cahutta, another at th« Great Southern Exliibition in the United. States "

Printed and published by too Propristv Henby Brett, of Syinonds-streel, at hie General Printing Office, bhortland and itort Streets. In the Province ol Auckland, H«* ZmhaA. FBn)AVi jANCAKY 7i 1887.

the AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, riMDAY, JANUARY 7, 1887.



TO-MORUOW. AT SYLVi \ PARK, HORSES, BUG GV, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, &c. Th<! untie--;.:", a Uuvo ivevival instruction* from C-.ptilfi \Vi..lir,s!p.y (who i" luivintr 'm- KnKlm:!) i-j S.ll, ut iii.i Ku-idonc >, Bjlvia Park, un Sntariay, tho Eth o£ Januai'j-, TJVtV WHOLE OF Hid LIVi1 AND J_ Dtt^J) STOCK, oomprisiu>r— BLUNDERBU-S. by ITu^.kct. flnm Baauty 1)7 P. ilii: Gruil .'rncw. fr,sc. and likely to mnko a brilliant btuopleohaser. GREY JJtAIM, MVCSijT'S; iv.--l known witlit-io Pakur:t»tn Uuu'idi; ha« onr rind ". i>idj- f-r tr.rea yn-ra; io a grand junipa tin fa^t P.LiCK J \CK. ayra by Young Tpwtpn; was i-iiportuil fr<.in (.■hristchurch: hr.s c. irri.-l a lady i v l\m fencer, and la very List. VJSNU-1. liv lVoill!. rt.im inioortcd from • AnstraiM, with b'illr Foal nt foot. ALLSPIOIC. b-,- Nauneic, flam Venus, Syw trU; uubrokon. Also, HO -nwD BL'GGV, e;:co!aliy Ellitcd for n lady - S SIWA SAUliliKd HCNHVG SADDLK3 KSGL.ISH Sr-.UU.ICHY. HS.KNEB3, &c, HOUSKHOi.U FUHNTiURIS, inclndias Piau.', cli ico G.iHcGtlon o£ Sl/Ortinu riotu.Ci', uic. Sala at 11 o'clock. HU-NT'i'H k NOLAN, Auctioneers. WEDNK3UAY, JANUAUX IC, ISS7. ' BY OSDER Of Tits KEOXSTFIAR O21 THK SL-PUEir-; COUKT. «c Tno'"tiiM^iv!f;:P<*. liavn rrofiri-<* instriw:'ii>.'::> from Un Kcsi'trnr ot tlio .-Juin-. .-iii.i (aurt, on bohalt of tlio jlorrito^uo', »i -i.'il t:-o M'O.vithc Wojnrtifs Us- uuctiou. ■■.t their M rt. Qaccii sri-._-i-r, ■ a tau abovu data at 12 o'clock, PIAKO.— 100 Acres, PART OF RICH MOND I";'..:;K fo'livi'.'. pin of LoS ID or tho Sabih-i kin of To P.ia o Tiuaw.,-:! N.. 'J. Bituito noT to ihi Walfa t* n'i m. nurl known HiSin.li'i'al'V,;!, willi iVirm UuiUiiuw a:id i:ll improveni rs. TAKAI'JXA.-68 Acr.-.i, tn-rl o! lot ti of nib division of nllotmont ltO. su-joct us t_j :is:i ;ir ISp th-reof o' 11 Uj j^jio -ryi l)u.- no-. cxo'--lr;ic nn Nov. 27. 1537. wi'.h a ■ iin;!-..:.-ir,,r nlausj for «'-0. and 'i ma.-«-:jf i -,f £:0 i thi.-rijon,iill'j'.".-t <tld^. ).<) ". resorvmiiin cm* li.v.d ii< ronvoyii ■ a Ho. d.'vii. This propo-t;- is bcamifully titimted juat bc-jj'-l tte IjHkc, «i>d on f-u s a-ho-c. Ma Or !:,v. !,.,;< 2 .mil 3 of A lot. .lout 77, Parish O( Pimi, t!io prr.pcriy nf Robort NfcUra.-ki.-i;, Pakokoho Wc*t. v.-ith'imci-ov-'.np.nt.s tiiorcjn. MOUNT Aiißif-Rl'-MiUriip Los N'o.Suf Sub division of Ailr.-mcnr Hi Pi-ii.h of Titi ■n.-mi. Eltuato roar tv thy late nstrtorico of It. i;. «reen woj.l, wirh '%rgi iJ.vo:ii.:p-h3USo. LStiblo .'mil other co-,-..nieui.-03. closo io- it;i Albert X{ailw*r rsta'iou. tiio vr?pjn.y o' K. Skcen. BWACH P.)AI). - v.-j.-,i.,i,,- ? Gllnsson'fl Hotel, Lotli, hiving frnur-ajca of "Jirt rr? iia.-bsui- Tc: raco, ;;nd GOfc. to linniflwiolitircof. Also, J.ot 21. Knitiklin-street. Pr.nscnby, 33x 70, Lot 32 Ire find-ntrcot, S3 x 7". OVEHUKOV-Ljla 19 uud 23 PJlhuibetO-.-at., 30x0(1, beinu ji-u M of sub (U vision of lu'lotrainnts 2, 5, and 'j, SuCtivn tl. Also, Aficr tbc Above, LOTS 22 (Hid 23. snd 5.1 and SI, nicnly nitna .ta-1 Ji th-> Vii'a.-ui.f t'oki-no, with fronta«us tv tho Grcut South Koad. ARTHUR A BODDIiB, AuGtionoer?. EA-MT/L'L VAILE] [JOHN BOOCSLA S riUDAY, JANUAKY 14, At Two p m fliarp. BY OKCfBa OF THE PUBLIC TKUSTKK, IN' THK ESTATEOI"THELA.TK K. H. GVBBI^S. KBIJ. UKOBASED, INTKBTATSS VAILE AND DUUGLAS "Will Soil by Auotion at tboir Lund Balo I?oonii', aiiortlßnil-stroct, THR BEAUTIFUL &NU WfITL KSOWN TN-\-l-FAb,-HN- K-TATE. .. CoDtalniarVl/n U-rra of ■ '> oircLitid, bullaWo either for I*ii3toral or Arabia purp 35.-3. A lara' portion oi thia 'fsta'e liaa boon lonced and laid down inures. There aro two eels of Farm Buildings on thu procory, iind t.'ioro . also plenty of bush suitabc for flrawoad and other pnrposoß. A3 this proorrts- will bo sold subject totbo •xiatinj? n\ rts '£03, which aniouat to about ±o 03 6d our acre, this sale allbi-dti a erand opportu nity lor piirohaßina a really gool Estate at o small presunt outlay. Fur'h-jr pnrtlculata 'md orders to view from tha.anctioaeora. VAILE & I-OUGLAB, Land and Estate Auctioneers, Shortland etieet. •jcwßMisuaß i. -^lUiwaEeas yOB i'iIIVATE BAI.S file nnflasraSsn«<l hr.ye on ueia >4 (;-.'.:-■ fe--;i-f ; . jftiesojitroct, a lar.ji -iaoatity ci *^S J-^, *"r ftrMS. Tublea oi all klodfi, Anasriaa BonWOOt aai American Ciislra. Watonl Dre-vrlns-iwja BniMj DintoK-roui^ aaitss ta miSotfanr -r.« te*«flof. Curnota, Mlrrora. Dlntoss Tables, Std» Soarclo, Cheflbnlsrs. Plotnres, Mahogany Boc* lases, Ilat Standn. Bi^drct'ia ani KiitJica BTira* -I'LATSDVf'jIKI:.—j, S.-.fci i«*>i)ri:^»k nrp" Sclgns arc; fjtiww. v; ib rSssa Rtiylisa cik-5. FIREWORKS Jfo d >i&.M* has as usual a Larqs FIREWORK 3 *ND WKIJ, - ABBOHTBD ' ■ Stock of - FTRif,*VO!:tKS. piBEWGRKS ■ wholflsaie End rotail. ,/ ;-;; - " "~"%^ r^UNS,, RIKL!•;,?, KJiVOLVERS, AMMUNITION, HISHJING TACKLE, CUTLERY, Etc., Etc., At F.tbbCiJj IfPICKS Bejßlrs to FUaitrins, Inoludian Harrri-btown- Ing and RontockLus, i'l-' ■'•■ : <hji»l Io tb? brat Et>g'S»li -vcirt D. ETiTT, CJUMMAKBR, ACCKT:.VND ! Ixns osiui:<,',i. iMPBBTCX cr- p^m'i csiJi- OPPOSITE CiTY SMfiKBT. ALTSEATION OF '808 STAKIi FBOM UHORTLAND-Sl'RHffir TO SBEyHOUND HOTEL, QUBHN-BTEHUET. On Rod attar APIUL 12. lft'B. mj '3u«es will nm to and &tart from tho GBEVHOUND stand. In Queen-st., Eveiit Fiviben Minutes, from 8 a.m: till 8 pm. (uUslas only one trip at 1 p.m. (or changing horses). Tho NISHT 'BUSKi wiU run (it 7, 8, 9, ar,d 10 o'clo;k; olto from th" Thentro after the perJontiKnco U overs returning from NEW MAKKHT at 7.<5, 8 46. <1.(5, 10,«, ftnd tho on« bom tho T!icatr-: lator. I hnre in my K;:-,h!» For HIKE, null For ■ALB, about 10 Busglea and TlotorlAa 1 Wftß'-ionnitea 8 Bt.r>:et CilbD T Privftte CRrrlaKes nnfi Rmughsßta Eonie K'JOd Baddlo Uortei Alio, oaTersl HesrseK and ?.!oiir.lDg Cobciib. al'.vuj-s w ,,u eqnipr'Vd. A few Sjtauoch Pun Woca Honet oa hand, chcup. Sslcnh&as Sir. W. CKOWTHER. CORK BItO O M . WOIIKS, S TAN LEY-STILE ET, - k> MSCBANICB' BAY, -i - '•" ;



i • • LIMITED, 1 1 I Wholesale. Retail, and Furnishing Ironmongers, Lift and Force Pumps, Deep Well Pumps, Windmills and Pumps, Black and Galvanised Pipe and Pipe, Fittings. HYDRAULIC RAMS ! HYDRAULIC RAMS ! For raising water any height. j LAWN SPRINKLERS! LAWN SPRINKLERS! 1 }.R. Garden Hose, Hose Branches.. Spreaders, &c, &c, &c. SYRINGES! GARDEN EWGSNES! .„ ___._ RATTRAY'S SUMMER SALE a. o 0 E7. 4%4" >4y4v 4tt Street J . Owin? to the general depression in trade and large deliveries of goods just to hand, all Departments are considerably overstocked. William Eattray has the efore determined to begin his Grand Summer Sa!e on Wednesday, sth January. The Reductions in Prices will not be confined simply to certain lines and departments, but will be applied to THE ENTIRE STOCK I And will be on a scale of liberality such as will mark this as tho SALE OF THE SEASON. As it would take at least a week to mark down the entire stock, William Eattray has decided to allow 20 per Cent. Discount, or 4s. in the Pound Off his present very moderate prices. Those who have not yet made their Summer Purchases of Costumes, Millinery, Mantles, &c, now have the opportunity of doing so at 20 per Cent. Discount off Wholesale Prices. Ladies who find their stock of Hosiery, Handkerchiefs, Underclothing, etc., rather low can now supply their deficiencies and save 4s. in the Pound off Wholesale Prices. Housekeepers wishing to replenish their Linen Cupboards, can now do so at 20 per Cent. Discount off Wholesale Prices. Economists of all classes now have an opportunity which rarely occurs of buying new and carefully selected Drapery Goods of every description, and effecting a saving of 4s. in the Pound off Wholesale Prices AT William Rattray's Summer Clearance Sale. /^%^%^%Ww^ 4%41 Queen Street N.B.—The only goods not subject to discount are Josephine Kid Gloves, which . are already sold at cost price. ■ ,



D. I<\ E VANSI EaCATK, IIOUSIC. AND LAND AGKNT, AUCTIONEER, &c. ASCOT AVITNUF, ItlTOUl&nA.—Wol'-flnlßhod Villa of 7 rnnw. fitted with cut.bonrd?. wardrnbo. v.uitxa. jv;rist< r-d erato : nllotment 1)0 x 230 j more land it wanted £U3O. 1811 \UCRhAND—VahiBble Buninonß Hltofor toUj fritun.li1 in Shortlnnrt-Blroot, corner of Mill > Lano pne! imrneclii'toly htitweiin tlio pro misp'j of Mcbbtb A. ninrk and Sons nnc* Byoroft and Co. Terms easy. ALEXANimA-STRKET (too. near Symonds- BWROt. ami rear "lie rlnntot reserve)—Com fortubl.> It. si.-'nnno nf B roonifi. city wntnr. bath, nnd (ill convonionceD: n. very dealrahlo properly «52n> AV(I Ill*T!t (rllrcrflV it P*ntlnn. find 'prmt'n» mMn -i,ik* in^'-.nst. Mt. Alhp't) rmnfn-tiWr Vt<>siiVier'r.f!l mo in .mrt nnmlrv onthuilrlinp n"d limit I afit-n> enrdon find •• veluird. 1 'ri«-p, SI.K.P t?SI B1n;RKi'FOT?n-STRTni!T (i-rnnnr.wl Vcrnndnli Villa ltc»ifl»"«. -vvpll fU'r-r! with r-j nnil v-fit-T. marine rJ'lT 1"1 rp-' tfv t^iT^n Rrc &" On1-"-17 nilnu fffi' frmn Qurer.-strcot. ''c &K>. •■>■'. RU'fiHTnM -PO \r>. PVPTSrT'TJi-Co'tifnrfnblP Vi>rpn'iiiliriott-->r"nr I rwim a>iii proilWr nll<-TtiPit, ilvlT.: ninnpvltlp.Ti, ifl vinw {'.?( - T>. F.Ti-vcnp. H7MI HOND-aTHKKT. Arch Kill—Comfortanlc Col- Ibko of :i rooms, on allotment 33 x 105; large exvres'j." Prlre only £100.' " (1590) noNUSTHEKT, Arch iilll—FYoohold Counfco, I rooniH and ecillory. l'irgo p'lasaKu, rotator Krate. &c.; K;l^ opposite, v.nd all r.onvtmi encoe. IMco £270. <t«)8> CO'-TbICY-STUh-KT, near Wood-street, l'on- Bonbv— CjtiiiifO uf rooms, cupboards, (fee.; allotment, ill s IM.i ■rice, £2GO. 17C8 CLMIiCNi:KhTRtCKT, Pot.Bonby-Comfortablo Cott"!toof.l rooms and Koulli-ry ; city v.nter laid in, freehold ulluniiiuit. I'rke, only .BIS. COLI.ICQK ROAD AND OJtKKNWO >]> ST (CORN XXi - i-'r i lio'.i Mi-H' »nd ' 'wfllim: of 5 rooniH • nUemivonii-iien>; past and city water. Fail piirticnliivfl to 1). V. Kv«:-h. (1i!13) UIIOWN-STIIKKT, PUNSIIS'HY-NIOO Villa of ti rooms timU cull, ry.n'i^e, and colorilovon; Hheil at back; all' tnioat. 41) x 101-J ; price / £310; wntorlßtd in. 10*2 Cll'^-HTUKICC NVwcon — 5 rnimcd Housa wator laid in. Allotment, Si x 00. 17Jii coxstui-:a1. bayvikliD—i ni.m houkob. ei-oh 3 -.= i. 11 li iwi'is; niet-ly finiphnii oil', [mil all conve.i'icno-H. Prico £-'50 ninl £300. (Wl7) . :OHDKN - BTRKET, NKWTON —<i roomed IlOUsK; Kna mid water i price. £100. 1725 DOKK-STitliKT, NOKTH BHORK—ffrnehold Vi;!:i Ue-i'li-m:.! vS r> rooms mid lnrKO scull- ry ; w .i Wiii! in; liuw window. \rraiidnh. r.v.ii n.'ivh nil «;nvilli<".c .1, Olid flid-liod oil' 111 hrst-olasM htylo. !.n'.,'O allotmnnt, 10 x 132 Tliiu ij H ink il.-air..'ble freeliutil. only two iniiuil.-.V fio.n wliiTf. (-iimid vkuv. Price only £WO. IJItAKK-STl(^ti'l'(l|'rfomnn'H Unyl-Comrnodl oms Hii.hi->~ I'romlatti; linn position ; Rood lnvoatniont. (1IH) BPSOM-BHOWN-STItKItT-llnneoot (1 rooms and iicru m 1,-rouu', all in orctiavd, .to.; iirire, £500. 1724 KLUON-STRKKT, PAHNKLIi - Comfortable VcmiKinh Ci>i!.'.;o oi '! roonin, stable, work sluip, !cc In Itrßt-oliiss order; kiti-h.'n r?.u«' div»a:-v. woll, iinmp, Sto.. uctir tin liosich; nrtco, £44. UW KUl'O v'-STISKR.T, Brlslitnn, I'iirncU—Cotta :u 1 i-o.ni'j. water laid iv; price, .fiJSO. 17111 fJU.vVroN UOAl) (oppo'lto I'horul llnlll ll'»-oof jrooniani.il oenllery it,-; Imselwili' niiu 11 ji'ii-a in rim at low rent e£ -C 7 10m per annual. Price, £150. 1717 •.IKIU.V.h: AND K\liK S'I'i;KUTS (•■ornor o'(- Vi-ry superior Horse, beautifully llninl.v.i i.if in iv.i-.rri.u .■iriiSiincntiil woods. To he Bold fit nneo ; v bnrKain. IiOS QIBRAuTAR CKKBCKNT (Purnell) -A vory i!-Ihdu(iiiio \ rill'\ K;'rf!(loiii.v, p.^-UKti:.';; hl* i!'k- rciuint; 1:11s .ivl vino.- ihroughom: ■.. --lihivi'-i.! ..nd i-vory eonvcnipiioo; freo hiiM Allotniuni, .-I1' xlllil; well ilraini.,l nnO V::':iti:il; Ihi'j wjv Tly :■■ pl'-iwaraly bituiivi coiniiK'.'iiiiim ;>: fio.-it .-xanaivo view of tin. noumiii. KM SIAMILTOV U >AU. I'OXSON'Uy-ll.iiiQaomt Villa .• n-! (J.-oiinils, bouin !ful Ctt;,lni. tf ,i.l a* 'Oct. iriviiid vi-.-w. Atto^ .:<i m. about US x i.l,'i. Cl.-i.-'O tn a pntty bench; li:.r.«iy tot rum; rnly fflOU. ' (1680) UKI'BUKN :STRKKT-Loasehold Cominoi lona Kuslfltnco of 7 P'.jiiu'. bathroom, &c. Allot lnont 1,11x151). I,,'iis-iulioul ;W 1. ars. uroiitnl rent low. Prleo, 1 in. 17*0 HACK*- I'l'-PTI'-Kl- V (r.iusonny)-i;onifo.-t»W, Vllln, 1 !■>!•.%• i-OBins. lean-to, &0.1 tjiifi and v.-ot< ri-ii i•: :■«.- roshion, near thu 1.-i-s-.rh I'Hc , fl.<S(). 11*10) KISOSIiANIJ UOAl) llnueo r.f t; room >. woll liitca i-.'i :;.;.ci.-:i:'; Wn:o k!i- (1 ;i'-l loft, and :> allolments, uaoh about GO x 200. £3.0. IVSI ti\lt-n PASS—Hoiish of 5 voonis. voranduh bncll nnd front ; X"" l:iirt in. Iras sUiv,'. Me,, sl-iLlo AKot'ni'.-');, M x :!00. Price, £l,rt"iO. 1733 JOHN-STUBKT, PONSONUY-Vico VomndaJ. Coltaiio I rcioiin nr.d r'niilrv . nmi;e, ai d r,-s !'.t"r c.Tt'ir; .. i^i'likHii; ullotiucnt, 10 x Kill; prl..c. £2,0. "»J MAN UK VU UOAl). I'AHN ICLIj Oomfortn')ic K-r.iiinnco (>C S «oms. &c {*<-... &i-. lieauliful K«rden. Cornor allotment 110 x ISO. £I,SJO. I'SBJ) MANNING S mUKT (Nov ton)-A oomfortablc llnu-e rf li voiliia. ll'ti'd with Venetian blmio, water.otc, tto. £3iK>. ll;.:i) MOUN'i' KDI3V, Mair.-troot-S-roomed Villa llOrtiJen-i', v.-ilh p mtry. wu-h-t-.o'im1, fowl h'Hiao. to.; liroity garden, uico nu.t oit. Prioo£lCo. (16t« MOUNT KDEN (Owen's ISoail)-Pretty Villa of (i 1 -.i.nii... w:ish-ho'.i!'i), S:e , *cc.; splendici vol e.-tulc allotment 132 x 170. CW) MOKNINGSIUK tSn>< behind Public Solionl). - hew Unumi o" (> roo aa and Freehold Allot- Nk'i."ON'sTRKKT. Ci'l'Y Two roniforpilK- Virandsh IMlucs it ro >niß caeh)f reel.o'.d. l'ric--r! fjj.ii-iu-h.-I). F. K.vtiiis. IIKNi) SK\V Nil!'1.! UOAl) i ':"ttni;-s on AH it niciu C 7 6s V>). Prieo fur Ilio lot. £250. I7IJ NKWTON ROAU-Two UanHsomo Villas,just " flniehud; buil on thu m;tt iinprov.-' de ß i K n; a i conv.'iiii neea. B lv.niin .■-■<) tcullery ; p an 1:. bo h.tii ;•': li. I. lov;uib'u Olllio Priue.'. iUX) and £175. iliiSl'l STOR'OI.K^TKkBV Villa, 1 rooms and BCUi 'ery; BHul-iidoii. mioil will, with nllotumm, 4.i x 104; fronti::; 'N'Jffol'; acd Dousilaa-cin <:•■, Prico 5375. CI7IS) MOiiiti s-HOltK-Ctoraiottabiß Villa at Brooiim, wiisn-hnu-tf, iin-.j,.-r. i::u>, J.nd all ccnvcvi'-ii ees. Price, only £500. doll) PAKE UOAD—Good iloa^ of 7 rooiiis. pleas nxi'.ly "itimteil; '.pleiidid view; l.iw meul Price f,BM. dW" PAH.VELI4—ViIIa Kosldenoo of 7 rooms, baih room. Sec, &<:.; wood, ci-al. and wanh-hou-e, ■n-ithli. i'.jrr-.i-d r.l! e,-,r.v::v.iiilioo ■ : ul:«ti.irrit, G6 x 100. (15»8 PK"I-STItKKT offjychmond Itoad—li-roooied Hou c, iron rcof. Allotment, 60 x 110. l'rii-e, mo. 1733 PCIsSONBY ROAD-Near All Saints' Church, (.'(impact Villa. u£ G rooir.s. waah-houao with copper- "aF) and every ccnvcnionce. I'rice only £{iOO.-l). W. Kvans. (1700) PON-ONHV ROAD-Froehold Allotment, por fectly lov^l, 60 x 1011; i-11 por loot. 1737 PONSONBY KOAD-Double Kront Shop and Dwellmc-liousoof 1 rooms; city iv.t.;r and Kns. Allotment. 31 S x 112. price. £iSO. 1731 PARNKIiL (Brighton KoiuD-Now Houtw ot '~ v.-H);i!:j ami worU-.ihcji, stovo, refe-islor trut.e : verandiih si< 1(- nnd front : allotment, M! x 340. ''rice, *iOO Can Oe cold ca tern-.s. 1198 QUKE'I-STREKT, niOHMOND-Cotta^ of G nv.insnnd wa>-h li-,.un-i; nll'itmrnt. 301 x KM; divided in hmf ; tilnnted trait trots. Sec. ; well (Uaiueci. Prico. £30J. (;/7S) RYLM AND GKOUGK-STHEKTS-Uattage, i i,-om» i-.ud Je«n-to: allotment frontaeo (o two streets. Pric, £150. (1831) BU33KLL-STKKMT, Archill—Two Cottflgea, 1 roonM iii.i soull.Ty rvicli. Allotment. 22-') x H's foeteiioh. freehold. Price. £230 oach. (17159) RIiMUER A- Comfortable Villa of Brooms, &0., &c; large allo'.inont f.'j v 221, plunton, .',•-., &O. S.m. (!5'J3) RICHMOND K0A1) — Hundeomo Vlli.i of I I'oouit:. clo.; liiicht'u raatfo, copper, &0.. Sea (ffcohold). £500. (1233) ■ROSP. UOAl), ST'KIIKVHILLS-'Jonifortable 6r00(".r.d >'Ul:: fttteil wiih all couvonienco, nas.ciiy water.&c, &c. Prioolowand tyma very easy.- D F. Evana. (1707) STRATFOKD AND r.LY DKIKEKTS, Par ni-11-Vii.-anduli v i 11.., 5 nw, &c. Allot uicnth-iB two frontaseJ. JilCO. (!Ssil SUMMEK-oTKEKT, PONSONBY—CottaKO ot i rnu'ji-1 y.'nl porcli: rnjJrister urati 8. watci1. '&■■ ; uicnted" 011 2 allotmente, each 10 s IK! 33sUj. Prico for Iho ot. £3 0 1779 SUMMILH WRWiT, PONSONBY-Vcrandfth Coiicw rt i roiLu «nd ccullcr;. ; watur laid on. Price only £220. (in2l) SPUING-STEEET, Alma Place-U rooms. £320. SPKING-STKltE'l. Alma Place, and only ton minutes' walk from G.P.0.—4-roomed Ver andah Couhko, city water. Prico only £235. . (1668) SHERIDAN-STREET—Oomforteble Hougo of 8 rooms. &c.; gas r.na water laid In ; nice rj.witlon. Price. £SUU. (1470) SBEIjuY BISACH Hi'AD, Ponsonby—Cottouo of J rooms, et,-. Splendid allotment, 60x120 Prico. only £100. 1767 STANLBY-S'l'li.'KT, CITY-Now and well flniphed Villa of B rooms, fitted with raugd, cupboard. t;ai>. r;u'o &c. &c. and oommo filuUß o'.t-biiildicgß— D. F. Kvana. (10981 SALK-aTßttltl (tTecuißns Ba>;-CottaKO, i rooms In good order; corner allotment; unlj fi'iOn. H7fi •,l,l!.::iT RO.il), NORTH SMORB—' om foitabl; 5-roonicd Villa R.-Rirtenco. with bay window, scullery, &c.; nil conveuloneiß ; a very pren> p'aco; L'.l-ko allotment, 50x162. Price only /S3BO. (ICU) VlO'i'Ottl4.-ST.«KKT WEST—Shop and Uwel lins of \ room" fi)so. (10931 VAIibTY KMAI), Mount. Kdeu—Nl3o Villa Kusjidonoe vl b ifjoios. Sec. ; gaa and water, all or.nroiiionce. lace place. Prico ißi'iS. T« tiiis easy. U-585) VIF.W KO i D, Mount JCdnn—Hou?e. ft rooms fete o'.e.; la- K8 u,:101m,-nv 00 x 'IM. Price. £4">o. 1"& i VMIiMON'('-SrKK!':T--iJoiiiiiuioiuo» and .am Jorlabl'! '.(UHltesidi'aceof i!vnrooiun. war-h feonsi . • ii.v, .'■ ■•■■.: ci,-.; v.vit'.ir c.;ul (■>«; c«n % jniom;.:: vood aliotn'CLt. Very ciieuo 1330 VICTWIIA AVKNUB.. MOU.N' i 1 KDKN - CoL'U'-.rab!:. (ci.t. u;o "I t roorin, Kc. lurxe Ibvol ftllotaont ID >. £00; Prioe - 1). ;:'. Kraiir- 1170.:) . VICruKI.VRDAO, NOtl'i'HUnOltJJl-Ooiiifort iii.il-.> >J..»i3! <}''/ loonif., Siiulk".-), liaUiroom. ens Sec... fee, cllotii (>nt i;-:;lS3(moro Kro'ind f.': .■■ii;'i:.'-|i), iii'vJo nt corner of P.iiltr.-y.",t, ;•;;. - ir.-i. -1.-, i*. Er«ns. (I7i^) VVALbACE-SrßKlcr, Poduoub)-—Uou^o of 6 rooms, £3.3 and water, outhonae, and overy coavKniono.;; allotmeni;, 11 x 130. Pries, £150. 1800 WrXlil.'sGT' -N-STREET-Very. nlco (>)ttane 3i I rnomn. &c; ln'Ke workshop; ftllconvt'.i ---uric.-.i E'ri:eonly 8235. >!ii23) Vv l'^Iil(A?.l--3TKltii'i-. jUßiiitcunu»rof Albert su-fldi ; [iiiiud aiie; tlnu allounaut, wifn ild ;:otm-.r.^i!.-iw-:t;:>Tl'Hit. 1239 ITOr 81/ILDINQ AI.LUTMKNTS. KUUAL IiANDU. Mid FAHHtf, 300 aep.ira'ii a-dvortisasueuts, D. ■ F. E V x\ N S, AUOriONEBB, &O. IiAND MilU-QUKKN-STRrjKT, NEXT JBANK OF * AIJSIRALABSA,



D» HYAU IA S 0 Nj|ff PRACTICAL , LOCKSMITH AND RANGE-MAKER,',- DURH AM-STRE ET. LOCKS PIOJCBD AND KEYS FITTBD;' Safes Opened and Duplicate Kejß Cut. TP X A Q O C X, » OPTICIAN, MATHRMaTICAIi AND NAUTICAL INSTRUMENT MAKES, BnORTL&ND-BTKBET. ALWAYS IN STOCK— 3pootcoleo ana Kyo-fflcsacs of ovety kind! v> , accurate lit ftasrantoed Opora Oliissos c{ eupnriiir quality Toleecopeß, Binocular Field Glasses, and Micro scopes ; powerful and cheap Theodolites, Miuinft Compasses Abney Levels Drairtnge Lovola, Prismatic Compasses Drawing Ingtrnmnnta, Soa'es, Parallel Rulers Ships' Loses, Sextants, CornpEeaes, Binnacles B iromoicrs, Thermometers. Hydrome*«B Electric Bells. Batteries, and Fittings Magnetic and Galvanic Medical Machine* Maido Lant ems and Siidea. Hand Magnified Sterecscoren and f lidaa, Graphoscopos Steam iiuKis nnd Tubing. Salinometelt JUST RECEIVED, i, Sottlere' Telescopes—powerful, portable, and • cheap; 11s ■ ~; Settlers' Aneroid Barometers—strong and goodl 25s 6d Settlers' Microscopes, magDifylnß 1,750 times, I 22s Gd ' :) Also, Steam and Electro Motor Working Models and Steamers. IXSTEUMENTS OF EVERY KIND KEPAIKKD, OPPOSITE THE POST OFFICE. jyr OKRI SON'S DATE NT DISINFECTANT FLUID, MANUFACVUREn OSLY BY THE PiTBNTBB, JOHN MORRISON, PAQET - STREET. AUCKLAND. Office of tho SunltaiT In-pe^tor, Auckland. November SI. IS;G-To Mr John Morrison. P»,et-*trp(>t, Auckland : Sir.-I have testa* your Put«nt liisinfooiant fluid in teveral : aiffifent wayf", nnci Imve found it. in all ini»nc.'B, to lw a powtrfiil and continuing deodorant. hti'.M oqim to si-nic, and supeiior to ■ ther disinfect; u:a which liavß hf.en ueed W inn. Aa T"»r Fluid it. void of odour, it will hnve B ,n odvnn'a;e over thrao disinfectants which nive forth a sm-il, s .eb bolnit an ob ier.tion. in mary in^tarc;^. to their genera, uso. Ai 11 purifier and destroyer or roxious smells, I <-O!iei''.'!'tf<>u.-l>■reconin.. Ed tho using of lonr 1,5 i,,,, , ou , ir .',i-s;•n-j.itf'-.f thinkaforlhs „,-,.,„ v'.-.u"li;:vo ■ -'■"•• ■ v.-U!\ln the re:ioh 01 piinVrlnn hum .nity.'-I nm. ynur.i resnectfnllyt (iEOHr.u Uoi.dii-j. tanittry lnspeolor. Ciiy of Auckland.