SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 1894. COMPULSORY ARBITRATION.

Evening Post, Volume XLVIII, Issue 54, 1 September 1894, Page 2

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 1894. COMPULSORY ARBITRATION.

The Royal Commission on Labour which was appointed in 1891 recently laid its final report before the Imperial Parliament. There ia a majority and & minority report, and the former is signed by, amongst others', such well-known Labour advocates as MrThomas Burt, M P., Mr. E. Trow, Secretary of the North of England Iron and Steel Workers, Mr. A. J. Mundella, M P., Mr. David Dale, Mr. Samuel Plimsoll, Mr. Jesse Collings, M.P., and Mr. Alfbkd Marshall, the political economist. Compulsory arbitration was one of the main questions considered, and the conclusions arrived at by tho Commissioners on this subject entirely coincide witn the Views which we havo so frequently given expression to in these columns. They Btate that they are not able to rettommond the systematic establishment of speoial industrial tribunals in addition to those already existing, although thoy think an experimont of a tentative and permissive character might be tried witti advantage. The New Zealand Parliament has apparently no such doubts or scruples on the subjeot as those whioh restrained the Labour Commissioners, as it has almost without hesitation adopted tho compulsory system which the Commissioners, for roasons fully set out, felt to bo inadvisable Probably tho result will bo to afford a fresh exemplification of the truth of the proverb which says that people not romarkablo for wisdom are apt to rush in where beings of a higher organisation,foot even to tread. The wisdom ot the New Zealand Parliament would appear to be, in its own estimation, far in excess of that of any persons who gave evidence before the Royal Commission, as we read that although the representatives of employers' associations and workmen's organisations in sorao instances Bupgested tho compulsory reference of disputea to State aud other Boards of Arbitration, whose awards should bo legally enforceable, "no such proposal appeared to be definite or practical enough to bear serious consideration." The Commissioners should have applied to the Hon. Mr. Reeves or the Hon. Mr. Rigq. The statement above quoted shows howblessed this country should deem itself in the possession of two such statesmen. It is soarcely fair for one small colony to monopoliße so muoh genius. We might, perhaps, be able to spare either Mr. Reeves or Mr. Rigg to an effete old Mother Country. The only suggestion the Commissioners deemed practical was that a publio department might have the power to appoint upon application an arbitrator froe from bias or suspicion, whose award, however, should, as regards power of legal enforcement, bo no more binding than the award of a non-official arbitrator. In their general conclusions the Commissioners find that many of the ovils affecting labour cannot be remedied by legislation, and that any improvement in the general condition of the people must be brought about by tho operation of natural forces. They look to natural means to adjust This simply means that voluntary arrangement, and not legislation, offers the true solution. The New -Zealand Parliament has arrived at Very different conclusions. Its faith in legislation is unbounded, and in evidenoe thereof the Statute Book is being orowded with measures which will tend to perpetuate and emphasise class differences, and ultimately destroy the industrial life of the colony. Natural causes and natural forces are altogether too slow to be trusted to on this side of the globe* Natnre shamefully neglected its duty in the matter of harbourmaking on our coast, and wo have endeavoured to temody its oversights, with what measure of economic success we all kuow. It remains to be seen whether hasty legislation with a view to forcing a solution of Labour problems will produce better results. To show how immeasurably we are in advanco of public opinion at Home on this arbitration question, it is interesting to note that the President of the Board of Trade had in July last a private interviow with several of the Labour members of the House of Commons on this rery question of compulsory arbitration. Mr. Brttce told the members that the feeling of the Government was adverse to any legal enforcement of awards, and the only opinion expressed on the other side was by some of the members who thought that the power of legal enforcement should be given when both parties desired it. Onr Legislature, in its wisdom, has adopted compulsory enforcement, whether employers like it or not. Truly we are giving our Mother Country a long lead in thJs matter. Whether it is really a wise one time will show.

Mr. G. H. Mills, Chief Government Whip, had a very bad quarter of an hour with Ministers after tho defeat they sustained in their attempt to force tho House to continue sitting yesterday morning. The snub was a nasty one for Ministers, and they did not take it at all kindly. Of oourao. they tried to fix the responsibility on the Whip, whereas they ought to have blamed their own pigheadodness. They drove the House just a little too hard, and the House naturally and properly jibbed. As one member who ordinarily supports the Government remarked to another as they recorded their votes against Ministers— "We've got the big boots on now." Even a worm will sometimes turn, and it is no wonder that the jaded and. wearied members at last rebelled. The division was a very significant one, and meant more than was involved in the particular question on which it took place. Ministers, if they wish to keep their majority, will have to change their tactics, and adopt other methods than those they have resorted to this session to keep their team up to the collar. They have only themselves to b'ame for what occurred, and no amonnt of flagellating the flagellator will help them to command majorities if they do not amend their own manners. The Public Trustee is to be congratulated on the repoit of the accountants who have examined the system of bookkeeping iv his office. The report of the Auditor-General was undoubtedly calculated to somewhat disturb the public mind, but Mr. Warburton's methods are entirely vindicated by the report of Messrs. Kember and Todd, while the Auditor-General's complaints are shown to bo frivolous or unfounded. We hope that now the dispute between the two Departments will be finally ended. They have not tended to publio edification, although the hard hitting on each side has caused some amusement. Two and a-half columns of matter appear on tho fourth page, including our Parliamentary report, letters to the Editor, sporting news, particulars of the Wellington Raoing ClnVs annual meeting, Parliamentary gossip, and a Woodville news-letter. The Customs duties collected in Welling, ton duriDg August amounted to 10s 7d. as against JE34.484 5s in the corresponding month of last year and .£27.816 5s 3d for July of this year. Tho beer duty amounted to JE6O2 13s Bd, as against w&179 7s 9d in the corresponding mouth, of last year and i 5433 3s 5d in July. We learn from the Seoretary to the Post Office that the Alameda, with the English mails of the 11th August, left San Francisco on the 23rd (time-table date), and that th« Mariposa, with the colonial mails of the 11th August, reached San Francisco on the 30th, the due date. During the month which ended yesterday, tho Pnblio Trust OflSce dealt with the estates of 23 deceased persons. The largest estates were thoso of —Carl Peters, Balclntha, .£2475Eliza M'Donald, Clavedon, Auckland, ; Ivie Gibson, Wellington, JJSOO ; Benjamin Berry, Halcombe, ' J3120 ; John Johnson, Masterton, .£100; Mary Bell, Auckland, .£6O ; Luke Collins, Waikaia, £45 ; George V. Billman, Wellington, J335. The Hon. Dr. Pollen intends to move that a Select Committee of the Legislative Council be appointed to determine the proper date for the oelebration of the foundation of tho cqlony. Tho Gazette oontains a notice calling for tenders for the inland Postal servioes of the colony for two years from Ist January next. The close season for seals ia to consist of the months of November and December. The Rangitikei Cavalry Volunteers have been disbanded. Letters of nationalisation have been ißsued to John August Swanson, labourer, Master, ton ; Ching Wah, fruiterer, Tee Wah fruiterer and grocer, and Tong Wah, grooer and fruiterer, Wellington. The Minister for Lands told Mr. Pirani yesterday that section 33 of the Stock Aot provided for the payment of compensation to persons whose stook waß destroyed by Stook Inspeotora in certain instanoes. There were other cases in. whioh such a regulation might be dangerous, but where any poor person suffered seriously by the destruction of a cow or two he would consider the individual oase on its merits. Writs for the election of members of the Anglioan General Synod, which meets at Nelson in February next, have been issued, and are returnable on 3 1st December. Mr. C. P. Powles has been appointed Returning Officer for the election of clerical representatives, and Mesßrs. W. H. Quick, W. A. Fitzhorbert, and E. N. Liffiton Returning Officers for the election of lay representatives, for the three divisions of this diocese, viz., Wellington and country distirots; Hutt and Wairarapa ; Wanganni, Rangitikei, and Manawatu. On Thursday afternoon last Miss Minnie Clark, youngest daughter of Mr. W. Clark, Woolcombe-street, was married to Mr. T. W. Witt, manager of the fancy department in Messrs. Sargood, Son & Ewen's Wellington warehouse, the ceremony taking plaoe at the residence of the bride's parents. The bride, whose dress was of cream nun's veiling, trimmed with Maltese lace, was attended by four bridesmaids, viz., Misses Lottie Clark, Hilda Watty, Alice and Vera Halroyd. At the conclusion of the ceremony the health of the hnppy pair was drunk by the assembled guests, and in the evening a large party was held at the. Maeonio Hall, The presents numbered 60.

Resolutions for the Woodville Special Settlement Asßoeiation.Ko. 2, the Kaikonra Special Settlement Association, the Somej> ville Special Settlement Association, the Mekalickstone Special Settlement Association, the Stirling Special Settlement Aebcciation, and the Umntoi Special Settlement Assooiation, are gazetted. The funeral of the late Mrs. Barton, which took placo on Thursday at Trentham-, was one of the largest seen in the Upper Hutt district. Mrs. Bartoin was buried, in accordance with her own wish, in St. John's Churchyard, in the same grave as her husband, who died in 1866. Friends of the family attended from Taranaki aud the Waitarapa.as well as many from Wellington and the Lower Hutt. The grave was hidden With flowers. In addition to those carried by personal friends of the late Mrs. Barton, very beautiful wreaths were forwarded by the choir of St. John's Church, the Upper Hutt Rifle Club, and the Upper Hutt school children. The burial eervice was conducted by the Eev. J. Jones, assisted by the Rev. P. L Cameron and the Key. O. F. HarriHou. Additional solemnity wa3 added to the usual service by the attendanpe of tho church choir, who sang the hymn " Days and Momentß." The oriminal slwe'o placed before Mr. Martin, S.M., in the Magistrate's Court to-day, wa3 a light one. Two first offenders wele punished for drunkenness. One of w? m fell into the harb °ur from the Railway Wharf this morning, and was rescued by a Harbour Board nightwatchnian named Wedde aud Constable Oliiver after some di fficulty . A hoary-h ead i d reprobate named John Smith, against whom there were nine previous convictions for larceny and two for vagran-y, besides several for drunkenness, pleaded Guilty to having stolen a rng, the property of Fanny Jane Morrah, and was sent to gaol for two months' hard labour. In regard to this offence, " Timid " writes to Us Btating that the thief was seized as he ran away from Mrs. Marrah's house by a gaol warder, and taken to the Police Station ; and our correspondent thinks the warder deserves great 'credit for his coolness and promptitude. The Matron of the Convalescent Home acknowledges receipt of a handsome traycloth from Miss Nancy Wilson, also a pair of brackets from Mr. Couehman, for the nso of the Home. The trophy for tho Wellington Cup race of 1895, will bo a massive cup of 180oz of solid Bilver, valued at 100 guineas. A drawing of the trophy, which has been selected in London by Mr. W. G. Jackson, wa9 exhibited at the annual meeting' last night, and was generally admired. The eleventh annual report of the Wellington Diocesan Branch of the Girls' Friendly Society is to hand. The Seorotary (Miss 6. M. Ashoroft) deala lovingly with the memory of the late Seoretary (Mrs. Pollen), who was in her lifetime a most aotive worker in the interests of the Society, and who is referred to as "a perfect woman, nobly planned." Losses were also sustained in the removal from Wellington of Mrs. Had field, one of the Vice-Presidents, and the resignation of Mrs. Morrah, another Vice-president, also the departure of Mrs. Orant, formerly Hon. Secretary, and the death of Mr. W. H. Levin, one of the Trustees. Mrs. Kaikos has resigned Matronsbip, and Mrs. O'Connell has been appointed in her stead. Tho Society now numbers 105 members, and there are about 30 candidates. There are 30 honorary, 32 working, and 18 diocesan Associates. The number of inmates of the Lodge dnring the year was 2D4, many of whom were readmitted two or three times; 107 were strangers who had not stayed at the Lodge before. The following additional prizes have been promised to the Kennel Club t— Mr. G. M'Candlish, .£3 3s ; Mr. F. A. Kebbell, £1 Is ; Mr. T. M. Wilford, £1 Is ; Mr. F. W. Sewell, £1 Is ; and Messrs. Johnston & Co. a box of tea, valued at j£2 10b. Tho burlesque of "Black-eyed Susan" was repeated by the St. John Company at the Opera House last evening. Miss St. Clair and Mr. Callaghan, as usual, came in for a liberal share of ap plauso, and the clover tumbling feats of the Connor Bros, earned recognition. The final performance of the Company in Wellington is to be given this eveniug, whon a special bill i of--lare will be provided. The report of the Kiibirnie Cricket Club, to bo presented at the annual meeting on Monday evening, states that the balance to credit is £1 10 a 3d, assets £29 14s. 3d, liabilities £i, which must be considered highly satisfactorily. The club met with considerable success in the field during the past season, being "runners-up " in three championship contests. The first eleven played 14 matches, winning 10, losing 3, and drawing 1, its Junior Cup record being 4 wins and 2 losses. Tho second eleven played 12 matohes, winning 8, losing 3, while 1 was unfinished. It made an excellent fight for the Dixon Cup and Third-class Championship. The third oleven was " runnerup " for the Campbell Cup, with a score of 5 wins and 1 loss. Tho olub expresses its thanks to the ladies of Kilbirnie for preBenting the banner, and also to the Presi. dent, Vioe'-Presidents, and others for donations, Ac. By the death of Mr. J. Ferguson tho club lost an esteemed junior member, and tho removal to other parts of the colony of Messrs. J. B. Thompson, F. Page, and A. Chapman is regretted. The questions of ro-visiting Nelson at Christmas and altering the Kilbirnie Reserve ground fees will be considered ttt the meeting. At a meeting of the shareholders in the Mokibinui Coal Co , held last night, the directors were empowered to sell the company's property. It is understood that several enquiries have been made for it. Mr. M. P. Cameron, one of the candidates for the representation of Lambton Ward inthe City Connoil, publishes elsewhere an address to the ratepayers setting forth his views. The Superintendent of the Home for the Aged Needy, Adelaide-road, desires to thank the following kind friends for their very acceptable gifts for the inmates of the Home : —Mrs. A. Andoraon, a mantle , Miss Crease, parcel of clothing ; Mesdamea H. Cook and Jeßsup and Messrs. Reith and M'Gowan books and periodicals. Considerable alteration has lately been made to the Club Hotel, Masterton (carried on bj[ Mr. Jos. Mandel, who for many years was in business as tobacconist, &c, in this city), praotically converting the house into a new one. Tho family portion is now quite distinct from the bar business, and is approaohed by a private entrance, which leads through handsome folding-doors into a spacious hall, whence tho various suites of rooms set apart for travellers and families are reached by a broad and easily-ascended staircase. This part of the hotel contains 12 double bedrooms and 26 single ones, including an elaborately furnished bridal ohamber. In addition to a number of sittingrooms and parlours, there are two hand-somely-arranged sitting-rooms for ladies, each of whioh contains a piano, luxurious lounges, &c. The public dining-room will seat upwards of 80 diners. A well-appointed billiard-room has been erected, and oontains one of Alcock'a full-sized, low-aushioned tables, imported at a cost of 200 guineas Amongst the other improvements in the hotel are a farmers' room and a new and well-fitted private bar. The alterations have cost more than .£ISOO, and were oarried out under the supervision of Meßsrs. Thos. Turnbull and Son, architects, of this oity. The Foresters' Hall in Tory-street was last evening thß Bcene of _ a very pleasant social gathering, viz., the sixth annual concert and dance given by the employes of Messrs. Stewart & Co., sawmillers and ironmongers, Courtenay-place. The affair was oven more successful than the previous re-unions, which i? saying a good deal, and Messrs. F. W. Cole, W. Hearn, E. Bowden, J. Roe, W. Whitehouse, J. Howlett, and E. R. Mowbray, who formed the Committee, are to be congratulated on the admirable arrangements. The decorationß were very artistic, the floor was in good order, the music supplied by Mr. S. Cimino's band was exoellent, and a first-class Bupper was served by Messrs. Geo. Maws*on & Son, of Caba-atreet. The contributors to the concert were Cimino's orohestra, Meßsrs. G. Bristow, G. Harris, C. J. Long, W. Hale, L. Coupland, J. Henderson, A, Greenwood, W. D. Lyon, and Misses M'Keegan, Curtice, and Winnie Biroh. Amongst the guests were Messrs. James Stewart, James Hutohen, and Charles Stewart (members of the firm of Stewart & Co.), Mr. P. J. Parfit (manager of the Bank of New Zealand), Mr. C. W. Benbow (manager of the bouth British Insurance Company), and several members of the Builders' Assooiation. Mr. E. R Mowbray made an efficient and courtoous Secretary, and Messrs. F. W. Cole and H. E. Wilson satisfactorily discharged the duties of directors of ceremonies. From a notice elsewhere it will be seen Messrs. Tbos. Cook & Son, ever in keeping with the timeß, are prepared to book passengers for the through trip to Albany or Perth, and on to Northam, en route to the goldfieldß of Coolgardie. Steamers are leaving Sydney at irregular intervals for Western Australia, all well filled, but arrangements oanbemade with this enterprising firm to have free Baopo on arrival in Sydnoy to proceed by any boat or line as may best suit the clients. In connection with the shearing troubles in New South Waleß, a leaflet issued " By Order of Gronp No. 1 " has been received by the Editor of the Chriatohurch Star, who culls from it the following infamous sentences :— " You must belt, and belt hard, every scab that would assist the Bquatters. Ton must destroy property, eheds, fences, anything that will create work Once the squatters give way to a conference and are willing to arbitrate, you have them done, and should bring them to their knees, and they are the dogs who would compel you to work for 10s per 100, or 10a per week if you would let them Finally, should any squatter manage to defeat you, burn him out when you finish shearing." Telegraphic advioes show that this polioy is being carried out to the letter. Many of our readers will be interested to know that the Intercolonial Bifle Meeting is to be held on the Sandy Bay ranges. Hobart, under the auspices of the Tasmanian Bifle Association, on the 17th, 18th, 19th, 20th, 21st, and 22nd December next. There are to be 12 matoheß, viz. : — Grand Champion Match, .£250 prize-money ; Governor Hamilton Challenge Cup, .£2O ; Ladies' Match, .£4O; Members' Watch, .£7O; Merchants' Matoh, amount of prize-money not yet decided ; Bifle Clubs' Matoh, JE100 ; Parliamentary Match, trophy ; Continuous Matoh, total prizes each day £5, and 25 per oent. of proceeds of tickets sold eaoh day divided into 10s prizes ; Federal Match, medala for each team, and the Intercolonial Challenge Cup ; Pool Matoh ; Revolver Match, prizes each day £2 for top soore, and 50 per cent, of entrance fees divided daily into £1 prizes (each day'a competition being a separate match) ; Consolation Stakes, prizes £30. It iB understood that several New Zealanders will take part in the meeting. The annual meeting of the PoriruarUoating Club is to be held on Monday evening, at 7.30 o'clock. Shareholders in the Standard Fire and Marine Insuranoe Company of New Zealand are notified that tho usual half yearly dividend, the 29th, is payable at the Company's office, Customhouse-quay, on and after Monday next, 3rd ingt.

The patients at the Hospital who were convalescent or able to be removed from the wards into the front corridor, were last night afforded a rich musical treat by the performance of Mr, John M'Glaßhan's Orchestra, who, under Mr. M'Glaahan'sable conductorship, performed a capital programme of choico music, assisted by several lady and gentlemen vocaluts, who met with a. hearty reception. The beaming faces of the patients testified to the pleasure they felt, and expressed their thanks louder than wordß. There were a goodly number of visitors. All the North Queensland Insurance Company's bnsiue-6 is reported to have been reinsured with the London Assurance Corpora* tion. The Wellington Racing Club is about to add to the existing conveniences and picturesque appearance of the Hutt course a tea pavilion. The site proposed is at the eaotern end of the saddling paddock, among the trees alongside the " Thompson Start." The pavilion— plans for which have been drawn by the^club'B architect, Mr. W. O. Chatfield— will be of octagonal shapo, measuring about 50ft by 40ft, and giving a view of the whole of the course. In the centre of the interior will be placed an octagonal counter, of a total- length of 36ft, from which refreshments ot a nonintoxicating character may be dispemed, ! and the inside space will be filled by a table intended for extra supplies, Connected with this will bo a spacious kitchen, fitted with copper, sink, ,and other necessaries. Outside the oounter there will be an asphalted space 12ft in width, in which afternoon tea tables will be plaoed, and from there aocess may be had to a ladies' room, loft 6in by lift 6in, where lavatories and other conveniences will be fonnd. In wet or windy weather canvas will be run round the open space on the windward side, 60 that the occupants may suffer ao discomfort. It will be finished during the ensuing season, and the Club is to be complimented upon the manner in whioh it is studying the comforts of its patrons. The Auckland Harbour Board elected its Chairman by lot. There were two candidates—Messrs. A. H. Nathan and W. J. .Napier. A ballot gave each Bix votes, and then it was decided to draw lots, Mr. Nathan proving the luofey man. Mr. F. J. W. Fear, the retiring Councillor, was nominated to-day by Mes9rs. A. Nicol and F. Sidey for the vacant Kilbirnie Ward seat m the Melrose Borough Council, and Mr. G . Key, ako a retiring councillor, was proposed for Ohiro Ward by Messrs. A. B. Fitohett and R. Tait. The list closes on 1 uesday at noon. Christy Minstrel music of the original type is to be one of the main features of to-night'B concert in aid of the Home for the Aged Needy, at the Theatre Royal. The Columbia Rink having been let to the Bella Colo Concert Company for next Tuesday, and in order to give competitors more time to prepare their poptumes, thn Fancy Dress Carnival liaa been postponed till Thursday, 6th Sfeptember. On Monday evening Mrs 1 . Yateß, Mayor of Onehunga, is to address an open meeting, for women only, under the auspices of the Women's Political League. __ Mr. O'Regan, M.H R , is to lecture at the Exchange Hall on Monday evening under the auspices of the Wellington Single Tax Society, the subject to be " Protection or Freotrade." Admission will be free, and discussion will be invited. The syndicate interested in Mr. W. Farquhar Young's popular concert at the Skating Rink on Wednesday next has Becured the support of Mrs. Miller, soprano, Miss Florence Holloway, mezzo soprano, and Mr. E. J. Hill, tenor. The syndicate promises a great musical treat, and also every comfort to patrons. To-night's Forward Movement leoturo at the fioohabite Hall will be'by Mr. Bradbury, on " A Prophet of the Now Era " The Hon Mr. Hislop's lecture ia postponed to the 22nd instant on account of his indisposition. Mrs. Grace Neill, the Inspectres? of Factories, is to deliver an address on " Health " at the half-yearly geneial meeting of the Tailoresses Union, which ia to take place in tho Trades Hall, Queen's Chambers, on Monday evening. The St. Patrick's Branch of the H.A.C B.S. is to hold its annual anniversary "social" in Thomas' Hall, on Tuesday evening, 2nd October. On Wednesday and Thursday evenings next week, a dramatic entertainment, including a piece entitled " Henry Dunbar " and the laughable farce '" D'ye know me now ?" ia to be given in the now Catholio Infant School, Guilford-terrace, in aid of the School Buildincr Fund. The meeting of tho Porirun, Jockey Club, postponed from last Thursday, will be held on Saturday, Bth September. A complimentary benefit is announced to bo tendored to Mr. Bloom, teacher of boxing, at the Exchange Hall on Wednesday. To-day's New Zealand Graphic contains a continuation of last week's article on " Progressive Wellington," with views of tho City Council Chambers and portraits of the officials ; also a fullpage portrait of Tawhino, riews of Buapehu, &c. H. Both, specialist in massage, notifies that he will be in Wellington for some time yet, and will sea patients at Mr. W. C. Fitzgerald's Central Pharmacy. F. H. "Wood sells at his Taratahi Yards, on Tuesday, stock of nil classes, including good entries of both sheep and cattle. Full particulars axe advertised. The well-known Waiwera Estate, consisting of the Waiwera Sanatorium Hotel and ground, the hot springs, and various cottages, Ac., is an. nounced for 'sale l>y auction at Auckland on 18th October, by Mr. Jagger. Ladies will find an advertisement elsewhere as to Madame Demaret's cut-paper patterns. Mark Maxton has a notice in another column setting forth his newspaper and other agencies. He has also been appointed resideut ngent for Haggett & Percy's Electric City Street Directory. This business has passed into other hands recently, and is now being extensively pushed throughout the colony. The order of services at St. Peter's Church for to-morrow is advertised. At St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Terrace, to-morrow, the services will be conducted by th« Eevs. Chas. M'Donald and C. S. Ogg, M.A. ' At the Wesleyon Churches, to-morrow, set-rices will be conducted as follow :— Wesley Church Taranaki-street, 11 and 6.30, Eer. AY. Baumber. Molesworth-street, 11, Eev. J. Ward ; 3, Eer. W. Baumber ; 6.30, Eev. J. Paterson. Trinity Church, Newtown, 11, Rot. B. J. Murray : 6.30, Eev. J. Ward. The Thorndon Wesleyan Sunday School will celebrate its 21st anniversary to-morrow. The Rev. J. "Word is to preacli in the morning, and the Eev. J . Paterson in the evening. In the afternoon a floral service will he held, when the Bey. W. Baumher will give an address and the prizes will be distributed toy the Eev. E. J. Murray. Mr. Salkeld has trained the children for this anniversary, and the singing will be a feature of the celehration. A tea and scholars' concert is to be held on Tuesday evening. The attention of the Catholics of Ohariu, Tawa Flat, and Pahautanui is called to on advertisement in another column re hours for Divine service to> morrow. At the Terrace Congregational Church, tomorrow, the services will be conducted by the Key. J. K. Glasson. The Ordinance of the Lord's Supper will be observed at the close of th« morning Bervice. At the Courtenay-place Congregational Church, to-morrow, the services trill bs conducted by the Eev. B. T. Hallowes. The services in the Primitive Methodist Church, Webb-street, to-morrow, will be conducted by the Eev. S. Baruett and Mr. E. Ayres. The services at the other Primitive Methodist churches ar« advertised. At the Vivian-street Baptist Church, to-morrow, the services will be conducted by the Bey. C. Dallaston. Lectures in connection with the Forward Movement will be delivered at the Bechabit* Hall, Manners-street, to-morrow. The subjects are advertised. The United Christian Mission, will hold services to-morrow and during the week as advertised. A Gospel service will be held in the Hunterstreet Missiou Hall, to-morrow evening. United open prayer meeting every Friday evening. Mr. Hinman will preach iv the Gospel Hall, Herbert-street, to-morrow evening. Mr. W. W. Collins, M.H.8., lectures in the Exchange Hall to-morrow evening. The subject is advertised.