RACING SWEEPS.

Evening Post, Volume XXVIII, Issue 77, 27 September 1884, Page 2

RACING SWEEPS.

Mr. H. S. Fitzherbert ia to be congratulated upon the success which attended his first attempt at legislation last night, when he carried the second reading of his Bill to amend the Gamin? and Lotteries Aot, by the substantial majority of 9. The House has thus affirmed the principle that thore is nothing immoral or improper in tho small sweepstakes which servo to enliven proceedings oil a racecourse. Of course, the usual Btock arguinontß against legalising gambling were paraded against the Bill, and Mr. Hobbs and the i'remier were virtuously indignant against such a proposal, but tho good senso of the Houso was on Mr. FitzHerbert's sido, and from the remarks made by several members, it appeared that ;f; f he had gone further and proposod the total repeal of that ridiculous piece of legislation, the Gaming and Lotteries Act, ho would haro been strongly supported. "We hope Mr. Fitzhorbert's sonsible little Bill will pass as successfully through its remaining stages as it has through its second reading.

The supplement which we present with our ordinary issue to-day is one that will provide our subscribers with an hour's pleasant readin?. "Healthy Exercise for Ladies" and "Ladies' Chit-Chat" sufficiently bespeak their charaoter. " The Man who Wanted a Brain" is a story of the approved sensational type. " Sea Monsters Unmasked " explains away, in a rather cruel fashion, many of the choicest legends of the deep. "Vigilant's Turf Jottings," and a detailed account of the cricket match, Australians versus All England, in which the Australians made the wonderful innings of 551, afford pabulum to the taste of our sporting friends. Correspondence and miscellaneous articles fill out a very readable sheet. In the House of Representatives yesterday, in reply to Mr. Duncan, who asked whether Government wculd call for tenders for the supply of cloth or made-up uniforms for police, Armed Constabulary, and volunteers in the colony ; and if such tenders wore not much in excess of Europoan prices, would the Government accept such tenders, Mr. Ballanoe said that during the last ton years the uniforms of the police had been made of colonially manufactured cloth with tho exception of the serge suits, as serge could not be procured hore. The volunteers in future would be clothed with material manufactured in the colony, oven if the price of the material was slightly higher than that imported. Dr. Nowraan, ye3tonlay, asked the Government if it was intended to coll for tenders for the manufacture of railway locomotives in the colony without 'delay, and the Minister for Public Works in reply said that specifications were being drawn with a view of tenders being invited within the colony. Mr. Guinness, yesterday, asked whether tho Government would amend the law which prohibited members of the police force from voting at the elections of members of tho Honso of and in reply, Mr. Ballanoo said that it was not tho intention of tho Government to deal with the subject during the present session. In reply to Mr. C. F. Richardson, who asked tho Government whether they would consider the advisability of abolishing tho present system of railway tickets, and of cash payments for tho same, substituting therefor, and for the payment of goods freight by rail, a system of payment by stamps, tho Minister of Public Works, yesterday, said that the matter would receive due consideration. During the debate in committee in the House yesterday on the Local Courts Bill, tho Premier stated there was an instance on record of a certain Resident Magistrate having once fined himself £5 for drunkenness. Wo believe that this remarkable occurrence happenod in a certain town in this island some 25 years ago, when the official in question was also at the time a member of the Upper House. Tho expectations of those who patronised the concert given in the Theatre Royal last evening in aid of the funds of the Rugby Football Union were fully realised, the affair proving exceedingly successful from a musical point of view. The various items were, with one exception, rendered in an attractive mannor, and tho concert was thoroughly appreciated^ by the audience. Tho orchestra, which included three lady violinists, and which was under the leadership of Mr. Connolly, played very efficiently, " The Wedding Maroh," which formed tho overture to tho first part of the programme, being performed in a most oroditable manner. The items encored were a duet, entitled " Sister Elve3," by Mra. Greenwood and Miss Sutcliffe ; a clirionette solo, " Grand Air Varie," by Mr. Maointosh : and a song, "Carrier John," by Mrs. Webb. The part songs were very successful. Miss fiandoll sang " Alia Stella Confidente" in a charming manner, and Mrs. Greenwood was also heard to great advantage in the song " Deep Shaded forest." Volunteers will bo glad to learn that the badges which were not forthcoming after the last class firing have come to hand by the s.s. Aorangi, and that parcels of them have been sent by tho Defence Department to the commanding officers for distribution among tho marksmen of the respective corps. In connection with the delay which has taken place over thase decorations, we feel impelled to ask whether it is absolutely necessary that these badges should be imported. Suitors ia tho Magistrate's Conrt will be interested to learn that Mr. Wardell has written to the Government recommending that Mr. W. P. James, the Clerk, should be licensed to sell stamps required in connection with, the businoas of tho Court. Great inconvenience has been exDerienced by the public) since the cancellation of the license hold by Mr Holmes, who is now in Taranaki, as people now requiring stamps are obliged to run down to the Supremo C.iurt office and purchase them there. Thp action of Mr. Wardell in suggesting that tho Clerk of tho Court should be empowered to vend stamps will commend itself to business people, who will bo pleased to learn that the authorities have decided to issue a license to that officer. His Excellency haa consented to preside at tho meeting to bo held shortly in reference to the formation of a Wellington Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, and has also agreed to become patron of the society. Two important notices of motion, affecting higher education, kave been given in the House of Representatives for Wednesday, the 15th prox. The first is by Mr. Wilson, to the offect that it is advisabb that all assistance towards higher education from the consolidated revenue should cease ; and that notice be given to the different institutions whioh derive any part of their income from the revenue from reserves set apart for higher eduoation. that next year one-tenth of that revenue will- bo allocated to primary education, the second year a further onetenth, and so on till the whole is allocated for that purpose. The second motion is one by Mr. Smith, assorting thai the time has arrived when the whole of the secondary and high school reserves and endowments throughout the colony should be vested in the Crown, and administered for general, instead of for local, educational purposes ; and that the Government bo requested to bring in a Bill to give effect to this resolution. Mr. Guinness yesterday presanteda petition from Peter Stephen Dempsey, asking for relief for injury sustained through carbolic acid being improperly administered to him in tho Wellington Hospital. Mr. W. J. Steward's School Committees Bill had a very narrow escape last night, the second reading only commanding a majority of one. It is io be regretted that its life was prolonged, for it 13 an unnecessary bit of tinkering of the Education Act, and one whioh, if it should pass, will do decidedly more harm than good. Probably at the next stage the opposition io it will bo more successful than it was last night. In our obituary column, it will be seen that another old settler has passed away. We allude to Mrs. Cheesman, relict of the late Robt. 8. Cheesman, who up to his death, which took plaoe a few years ago, practised in th;s city as a solicitor. The deceased lady arrived in Wellington in the ship London on the Ist May, 1812, and has resided hore ever since. We learn that she has been an invalid for many years past. Messrs. Levin and Co., have to-day received the following cable message : — " Lon26th September. The Coptic arrived at Plymouth to-day. Her meat is iv good condition."

Ocr readers will bo pleased to learn that by an arrangement made by Renter's telegram Company, Limited, it will be possible for any oi them having friends in England to send Home a Christmas and New Year s greeting by cable message for the small snm of £1 on Christmas Evo. Those who intend to take advantage of the novel facility thus afforded will have to register their names and addresses at latest by tho 25th October. Information as to the number of words which can be sent, and on other points can be obtained Kcuter's agent, at his office, Panama-street. We understand that the practice of sending Christmas greetings at reduced rateß was first introduced at the Cape of Good Hope, and proved so successful that it is beinsj introduced into most of tho British Colonies. The attention of working men shonld be specially directed to the discussion which took place last night in Committee of the House of Representatives on the Working Man's Wages Bill. An interesting Bummary of the discussion will be found in our " Notes from the Gallery." From the Marina Department's report we learn that of the lives lost in or near the coast of the colony dnring the year ending 31st March last, 4 were lost in the Hannah Barratt, 5 in the Wave of Life, and 3 in the Wild Wave (these vessels being lost with all hands), 1 from the Mary Ogilvie, 2 from the Koranui, 2 from the Huia (at different times), 6 from the Sarah W. Hnnt, 3 from the Pleiades, 2 from the Rangatira, 1 each from the Wanganui, Sovereign of the Seas, and Isabella, and 4 by tho unfortunate accident to the pilot boat at Nelson ; making a total of 35. Of those lost beyond the coasts of the colony, 35 were lost in the Lock Fyne, 17 in the Looh Dee, 10 in the Mary King, and 7 in the Adieu (these vessels having been loßt with all handß), 3 each from the Agnes Bell, and Makea Ariki, 3 from the Jessie Readman (the evidonce, and tho correspondence as to further inquiry into this casualty being made, have been sent to the Board of Trade), 2 from the Westland, and 1 each from the Cooleon, Mataura, Westland, Sarah W. Hunt, Seatoller, and Buttermere ; making a total of 86. With regard to the case of Mrs. Hobbs, to which we referred yesterday, we are informed that Dr. Chilton was perfectly justified in refusing to admit her as a patient into the Hospital. The oase is ono of confinement in which difficulties are anticipated, and there being no special lying-in accommodation at the Hospital, it has been found necessary for some years to have a standing order that no cases of the kind are to bo admitted. The order no donbt operates very harshly in certain cases, and in few more harshly than in that of Mrs. Hobbs, but it is stated on eood medic J. authority that where there is no special ward, it is almost impossible to give proper attention to confinements in a hospital, and there is, in addition, a great danger of erysipelas or puerperal fever supervening and endangering tho life of the patient. It is obvious that a lying-in ward is mnch required in an hospital attached to a city of any size. We are glad to add that bo far from Dr. Chilton using any harshness in carrying out Mb instructions, he advanced .£1 from his own pocket towards getting Mrs. Hobbs a lodging for the night. In reference to a paragraph which appeared in our issuo of Thursday, relative to Mr, W. E. S. Hickßon's death, we have been requested to state the following facts, which will servo to correct any misapprehension which may have arisen : — On Thursday, 18th September, Dr. Diver was called to attend. On the following Monday (22nd September) a consultation being deemed necessary, Dr. Cahill was invited to meet Dr. Diver next day. Tuesday. Dr. Cahill continued to attend until he and Dr. Diver pronounced the case hopeless, on Wednesday, the 24th September. The footballers of Wellington oannot bo complimented on tho amount of spirit they display towards reducing the heavy liability which hangs over the local Rugby Union. For some time past the committee of management have exerted themselves to wipe out the debt;, and it is satisfactory to learn that by imposing a small charge for admission to tlie Nowtown PoJrlc on -fclia occasion of nxt important match they have succoeded in reducing the amount of the defioit to some extent. The receipts from this source have, however, not nearly boon sufficient, and with the object of paying off the balance which is owinsr, arrangements were made to hold a a concert in aid of the funds of the Union. The preparations were entrusted to Mr. Han trie West, and a first-class programme was published in due course. The affair came off last night and was. we regret to say. only partially successful. The whole of the items wero well rendered, but the audience was not nearly so largo as had been expeoted. The Theatro was only half filled, aud tho object for which tho concert was being held was consequently not attained, as the expenses will probably eat up the whole of the recipts. Footballers wero conspicuous by their absence, not more than 30 or 40 being present. As the number of members in tho various clubs in the city is between 300 and 400, it will be seen that the amount of patronage bestowed by that class on the concert was inconsiderable. Had a littlo more interest been displayed by them in the matter, tho attendance would have been numerous, and the receipts would have been sufficient 'to enable the committee to wipe out a liability whioh the latter will doubtless be obliged to make themselves respoii3iblo for for sovoral months to come. It is hardly fair to oxpect gentlemen to act on a committee appointed by people who j apparently do not care a rush whether the Union is in funds or not. The inhabitants of Petone and surrounding distriots are reminded in another column of a public meeting to bo held next Tuesday evening, in which the temperance cause will bo vindicated. We understand that the Rescue and Star Lodges will go out there in great force on that occasion. Tho St. John's Lodge, No. 23, 1.0. G.T., held its weekly meeting last evening in the Good Templar Hall, Manners-street, when thero was a large attendance of members and visitors. A committee was appointed to carry out the arrangements for tho celebration of the oleventh anniversary of the Lodgo, to take place early in November. Further particulars will shortly be advertised. Two propositions were made for membership, and a pleasant half-hour of harmony closed the evening. We are informed that the Girls' Friendly Society has taken a small house in Torystreet, where members of the society may procure a lodging either for a few nights or permanently. The establishment of sneh a Home will no doubt be gladly welcomed by young women who aro temporarily out of place, or are employed in shops or factories during the day and have no friends to lodge with. The house is nnder tho oaro of a matron, and the charges are about the same as those ot' ordinary respeotable lodging houses. The second half-yearly general meeting of members of the Petone Institute was held on Thursday evening in their new premises at the Town Hall, Mr. Comber in the chair. From the Committee's report it would appear that the Institute is steadily increasing in the number of its members and the usefulness of its influence. Whilst the balance-sheet shows a balance of £1 18s 5d in hand, the assets are estimated at .£29 8s sd, with no liabilities. During tho half-year books have been bought to the valuo of .£2O, and the library now consists of 250 well-selected volumes. The number of members has increased from 28 to 46, and be -ides an excellent lecture by G. Ashcroft, Esq., there have been several papers and essays given by mombew, followed by debates. Useful evening classes have also been formed by Mr. Joplin. The Institute is open each Monday and Thursday evening, and is well attended by members, who havo facilities for playing Various games, _ reading, smoking, &c. It was decided to increase the number of Committee members, and also to reduce the entrance feo from 5s to 2s Cd. The fpllowing gentlemen were elected a Committee for the ensuing half-year : — J. W. Ashcroft, lion, secretary, and Messrs. Calve tfc, Comber, J. Curtis, Haines, Naylor, Pettit, Williams, and Woodhouse. A vote of thanks having been passed to the late Committee the meeting was adjourned. We wish every success to this deserving institution, and have no doubt that any donation of bo~>ks, &c, would be thankfully accepted. An anniversary entertainment by the members and their friends will bo given on Thursday evening next, due notice of which will appear in a future advertisement. An entertainment, consisting of a concert and dance, was given in the Oddfellows' Hall, Lambton Quay, last evening, for the benefit of a member who is in distress. The gathering was a larger one than had been anticipated, the hall being completely packed. The concert was a very pleasing affair. Songs were contributed by Misses Henry, Bloom, and Niblett, and Messrs. Edwards. Robinson, Hatford, Rider, Speed, and Hare. Messrs. Hale and Young gave recitations, and a character sketch was taken part in by Messrs. Eider, Robinson, and Halford. Airs. Mason accompanied on the piano, and also played the music for the dance which followed. At the civil sitting of the Magistrate's Court yesterday afternoon, judgment for the plaintiff for .£45 15s 3d was given in the case of J. Chew v. A. M'Donald. A cross action, M'Donald v. Chew, was also heard, his Worship entering up a verdiot for plaintiff for JJo3 33 oi. {n both instances Mr. Travers appeared for M'Donald, and Mr. Unlly for Chew. We loam with pleasure that Mr. John Maginnity i 3 not so seriously ill as our paragraph last night might lead his friends to believe. He has had rather a bad attack of congestion of the lungs, but is now in the fair way of reoovery. We understand that it is the intention of Mr. Donnelly, of Courtenay Place, to institute proceedings, nnder the Justices of the Poace Act, against those members of the Early Closing Association who have made themselves conspicuous in the demonstrations whioh have taken place outside his shop each Saturday night for the paat five or six weeks.

The delivery of the Public Works Statement is to some extent contingent on the report of the North Island Trunk Railway Route Committee. If the latter is brought up in time the Statement will be made on Friday evening next. We are informed that the five minutes past four train from Wellington yesterday afternoon ran against two pigs on the line, between the Kaiwarra toll-gate and the Waterloo Hotel. The animals were thrown off by the cow-catcher, and beyond sundry bruises, are said to have escaped without much hurt. We hear it stated that several residents in Kaiwara have bad occasion to complain of the annoyance caused by straying pigs. The owners of the animals had better keep them in. Lovers of literature will be gratifisd to learn that Mr. Thomas Bracken is about to deliver a course of three lectures in this city. Mr. Bracken has mode a decided hit as a platform speaker, and our Middle Island contemporaries are unanimous in their praises of his skill as an elocutionist. Speaking of the lecture whioh Mr. Bracken is announced to deliver on Monday evening at the Theatre Royal on "The Poets of Ireland," the Lyttelton Times remarks:— "The extraordinary variations of meaning given to the refrain, 'Och hone, Widow Machree,' were something to be remembered, and the quavering voice of the old piper was remarkably realistic. Mr. Braoken concluded with a highly dramatic recitation of Lefanu's 'Shamus O'Brien.' It need hardly be said that the lecture frequently elicited hearty applause, while tho pathetic portions were listened to in breathless silence." The Timaru Herald winds up a lengthy notice of the lecture with the following words :—": — " A more pleasing, and from a literary point of view a more profitable evening, we should say had never been spent by tho majority of those present, than was spent by them in listening to this lecture." A synopsis of Mr. Bracken's lecture will bo found in our advertising columns. To-day was the date on which tenders for inland mail services were to be sent in. The contracts will extend over a term of two years from Ist January next. A largo and varied assortment of vases has just been opened up at Goodson's London Arcade, and is worthy of inspection. Tho articles, which are of Bohemian manufacture, are finished in first-class style, and many of them are really beautiful. Tho designs are varied, and intending purchasers should find no difficulty in Huitinjj their tastea from amongst the stock on hand. A meeting of tho creditor of Samuel Honnslow, labourer, of Porirua, was to have been hold at tho Supreme Court Buildings this morning. A quorum was not present at tho appointed hour, aud no business was consequently transacted. It is understood that tho greater part of the liabilities were incurred in Masterton, where tha debtor formerly resided. A disturbance took place outside a honse of ill-famo in Bonloott-street last night, in the course of whioh a window waa broken aud a woman of easy virtuo rather roughly handled. The Srneute is likely to form tho subject of legal proceedings. A little boy named Alfred Howard, apparently about 10 years of age, who appeared in tho prisoner's dock at the Magistrate's Conrt this morning on a charge of having stolen a bottle of hop beer from the shop of Mrs. Cooper, Thorndon-quay, gives promise of developing into a conspicuous member of tho criminal class. After committing the theft yesterday afternoon he was chased by one of Mrs. Cooper's employe's, and finding that the latter could not overtake him he tnrned round and called out to the man, " Ah, you b ; you have not got me yet." The man then proceeded to the houso whero his mother lives, and on complaining to her about the theft she struok him over the face with her hand, inducing him to beat a hasty retreat. During the time the boy was in the police cells he made himself a perfect nuisance by crowing like a rooster, barking like a dog, shouting, swearing, and and kicking the slop bucket about the compartment. The police endeavoured to qixiofc lum, tkTifc -wifchotxfc sacc«BS. Ti^cty, however, prevented him from damaging thn utensil by removing his boots. When charged before Mr. VVardell this morning he admitted tho offence in tho most indifferent manner. Chief Detective Browne described him as the very worst boy he had met with in Now Zealand. His Worship ordered him to undergo 14 days' imprisonment, and receive a whipping by tho police, after whioh he is to be sent to an industrial school. In reply to a question, Howard said that he attended the ssrvico at St. Paul's every Sunday night. Mr. Browne stated that tho boy spent more of his time outside the church than inside, as he had frequently boxed his cars for making a disturbance in front of the building on Sunday nights. A very large number of Wellington people will regret to learn that Mr. J. E. Coker, formerly a resident in this city, is now seriously ill in Christchurch from inflammation of the brain. Telegrams to-day report him as quito unconscious, and in a very precarious condition. There are few men better known in Wellington and Christchurch than Mr. Coker. and all who know him will, we are sure, join heartily in the hope that he may be speedily restored to health. The following is tho approximate list of nominated Government immigrants who were expected to leave Plymouth for Wellington on the 30th of August, 1884, by the steamship Doric, for transhipment to tho undermentioned ports, viz : Auckland. 41 single women ; Hawke's Bay, 1 married woman, 3 children, 17 singlo women; Taranaki, 1 single woman; Wellington, 1 single man, 14 single women ; Nelson, 1 single woman ; Westland, 1 family, 2 children, 3 single women ; Marlboroueh, 1 single woman ; Canterbury, 21 singlo women ; Otago, 16 single women, 1 married woman, 1 child; Inveroargill, 24 ningle women. Total, 150 sonls, equal to 147 adults. Tho Thorndon reclaimed land purchasers, who wish to re-opon their claim against the Government in connection with the formation of the streets, have not, we think, aoted wisoly in presenting their petition through Dr. Newman, who is himself one of the personally interested parties. The House is always inclined to look askance at claims advocated by members who havo a personal interest, and, short as Dr. Newman's Parliamentary career has been, he has in a variety of waya managed to tread on the corns of a good many members, who will consequently soarcely view with exceptional favour any case which he may bring forward. It would havo been better had some impartial member been requestod to take up tho case upon the broad grounds that the petitioners ask for nothing beyond recognition of their just rights and fair fulfilment of the promises on which they were induoed to invest their money. A telegram reoeived from Nelson at 10 this morning states that a heavy storm, inoluding a gale from the North, with a great deal of thunder and lightning and torrents of rain, was experienced there last night, but it appeared to be clearing this morning. The annual election and installation of the officers of tho Waterloo Royal Aroh Chapter, S.C., took place at the Masonic Hall last night. Most Excellent Companion Powles, P.Z., acted as installing officer, and Excellent Companions Lindsay, Greig, and Williams having been presented by Most Excellent Companions Gillon, P.Z., and Eliott P.Z., were duly installed in the respective ohairs of Z., H., and J. The other officers wero invested as follows : — Scribe E., Companion Crease; Soribe N., Companion Clarke ; Treasurer, Most Excellent Companion Powles, P.Z. ; Ist Sojourner, Companion Harton; 2nd Sojourner, Companion Pownes ; 3rd Sojourner, Companion Arrowsmith; Janitor, Companion Harris. The following officers were also appointed in the Mark Lodge :— Mo3t Worshipful Mark Master, Bro. Williams ; S.W., Bro. Greig; J.W., Bro. Light ; M-0., Bro. Clarke ; 5.0., Bro. Fownes; J. 0., Bro. Arrowsmith ; S.D., Bro. Harton; J.D., Bro. Young; 1.G., Bro. Harris. A special advertisement appears in our supplement to-day referring to a large shipment of spring and summer goods now on view at the establishment of Messrs. Green and Co., Willis-street. Dr. Newman has requested us to state that he voted for the second reading of tho Eight Hours Bill, which was before the House of Representatives ou Thursday. A Eocial gathering in connection with the Gospel Temperance Union is to take place at the United Free Methodist Ghurch on Monday evening next, at half past seven. Mr. R. Hobbs will take the chair, and the general public are invited. Some first-class musical selections will be rendered during the evening. An entertainment of an instructive and amusing nature is announced for Monday evening in the Vivian-street Church. The subject, "The Art of Deception," is a popular pne, and shonld be well handled by Mr. Keywortn, whose 'fame in the conjuring line is so well known. The lecturer will, during the evening, show his audience how many of the feats are performed. Musio will be provided at intervals, and an enjoyable evening is anticipated. Mr. Sawkins will deliver his third lecture to-morrow evening, when he will occupy St. George's Hall. The Excelsior Band will perform various musical selections during the evening. A meeting of the United Cricket Club was fceld last evening, when the following officers were ejected :— Captain, Mr. A. Haddon; Vioe-Captain, Mr. F. Lessington: Secretary, Mr. H. Rose ; Treasurer, Mr. D. L. Luxford ; Committee, Messrs. Luxford, Randall, GuiU ford, Murphy, and Ryan. The following appears in the) Melbourne War Cry of the 6th instant :— " Mr. Victor Beddingfield, who was a Captain in tho Salvation Army in New Zealand, has been dismissed for improper conduct. The Salvation Army is in no way responsible for the meetings conducted by him, and he is not authorised to wear the uniform of the army, or to be called ' captain ' or ' soldier.'— Signed, James Barker, Major."

Messrs. Laery k Campbell will sell on Monday, fruit, and a house, to be removed. For the past week we have been busily engaged in opening out our new sprint: shipments, ex steamers Tongariro and Florida. Tho selection, from its Urgene3s, variety, and excellent taste displayed, has mightily pleased us, and will no doubt give equal satisfaction to all customers at Te Aro House.— Advt. We would like an early inspection of the new iroods in our dress department. It is impossible here to enumerate their names, distinctive qualities, or their excellencies, we only ask early inspection, and will guarantee perfect satisfaction. Our buyer has sent us a splendid assortment of zephyrs, in checks and stripes, with plain to match, and concerning the whole of the dress fabrics he says : — " You will certainly have by far the beat show in Wellington at Te Aro House."— Advt. Ths millinery department ia now specially attractive, a large quantity of straw, tuscan, and leghorn hats and bonnets having been opened out, as well as a perfect plethora of French and English millinery, flowers, feathers, argnettes, &o. We have also a very choice assortment of mantles, visites, and jackets, in a variety of materials, from 18s 6d to seven guineas, at Te Aro House. — Advt. Hannah's Old Shop,' Lambton Quay.— At the Great Sale of Bankrupt Stock, commencing on Saturday, 30th August, you can find the following bargains : — Wide evening tarlatans, all shades, at 4|d yard : coloured silk velvets, evening shades, 2s Cd to Ga Cd ; ooloured evening silks, 9d to 3s 6d ; feathers, flowers, and underclothing, eqnally cheap ; coloured satins, evening shades, 1b Cd to 3s 6'd yard. You can save 40 to 60 per cent, by purchasing at this Clearing Salo of Bankrupt Stook.— Advt. We would advise canary fanciers to oall and inspect the stock of Canary Cages, just opened out, ex Nettie, from New York, by Messrs. Robt. Gardner & Co., Lambton-qnay. The [designs are new and exceedingly tasteful, and the price low. — Advt. Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis, &0., are quickly enred by ÜBing Baxter's " LungProßorver." This old-established medicine is pleasant to the palate, and highly extolled by mombors of the medical and clerioal professions. Can bo recommended. — TAdvt.] Analysis has demonstrated the spirituous element of Wolfe's Schnapps to be absolutely pare, and the highest medical authority sanctions its use in proforenoe to any other preparation whero a stimulant is reauired,— Advt.