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England's famous basso, Mr. Watkm Mills, makes his first appearance m New Zealand at the Opera House on Wednesday, 24tn inst. Such a pastmaster of the vocal art is sure of a great reception in music-loving Wellington. The "Record's" (Rookhampton) musical critic says Mr. Mills has no particular forte. He is at home in all shades of musical feeling. The humorous, the florid, the recitative, see him equally at his best. Wherever he has been in Australia, Mr. Mills has orea/tjed instant enthusiasm. The association with him of the eminent Polish pianist, M. Parlovitz, and many gifted vocalists will greatly add to the coming treat. Mr. Robt. Parker, L.T.C.L., will conduct the chorus and orchestra of the Wellington Musical Union, numbering 300 performers. Cooper's Imperial Biograph Company are right up-to-date, seeing that they will, to-night (Friday), put on living pictures of the great football match, Britain v. New Zealand, played on the Athletic Park last Saturday. The company has also a finie selection of films covering events in the RussoJapanese war, and are strengthened by the inclusion of an entertainment by Sheldon, the ventriloquist The admission to the Opera House will be Is, children) 6d, and a matinee will be given on Saturday afternoon.

WELLINGTON CITY COUNCIL. EXTRAORDINARY VACANCY. WELLINGTON WARD. THEREBY give notice that the number of votes received by each candidate for the office of Councillor for the Wellington Ward is as follows • — Cohen, Folk 877 Hampton, William Henry 413 Baylis, George Henry ... 357 Davenport, Robt. Henry 230 Loudon, Francis 229 And I hereby declare Mr. Folk Cohen to be duly elected to such office. JAMES AMES, Returning Officer. Dated this 16tih day of August, 1904.

NEW ZEALAND DAIRY FARMERS' UNION, LIMITED. NOTICE is hereby given that the Eleventh Annual Ordinary General Meeting of members of the New Zealand Farmers' Dairy Union, Ltd., will be held at the Alexandra Hall, Woodville, on WEDNESDAY, the 14th day of September, 1904, at 2 o'clock p.m., for the following purposes, namely — To receive and consider the Annual Statement of Accounts and Balancesheet, and the report of the Directors thereon , to elect two Directors in the place of Messrs 1 . C. W. Grove and D. Matheson, retired ; to elect an, Auditor or Auditors, and' to fix hi® or their remuneration ; to fix the remuneration of Directors. — By Order, A. S. Biss, Secretary. Dated at Wellington this 15th day of August, 1904. The Directors who retire bv rotation are Messrs. D. Matheson and C. W. Grove, who do mot offer themselves for re-election. The retiring Audito 1 ", Mr. R. Wilberfoss, offers himself for re-election.

ST. JOHN AMBULANCE NURSING GUILD BAZAAR !

AT THE DRILLSHED

AUGUST 31st, SEPTEMBER Ist, 2nd, 3rd, 1904. In aid of the St. John Ambulance Fund for Nursing the Sick Poor. To be opened by His Excellency the Governor.

COMPETITIONS CAKE COMPETITION (Open to All). A prize of 5s in each class will be given for the best exhibit in each of the following classes — Class 1, Small Cakes. Class 2, Sponge Cake, Roll and Sandwich. 3, Pound Cake, Fruit. 4, Seed Cake. 5, Scones. 6, Pastry (tarts). Cakes for Sale, not for Competition, will be acceptable. SWEETS COMPETITION 1. Open Competition. Six varieties. Prize, J>s. 2. For girls under 16. Two vaiieties. Prize, ss. Entrance fee for each class in each competition, 6d. All entries, with entrance fees enclosed, to be sent in by WEDNESDAY, 24th August, to the Secretary. Exhibits to be sent to the DriJlshed by 11 o'clock on the morning of the Bazaar, WEDNESDAY, 31st August.

Admission, ONE SHILLING ; Children, SIXPENCE. The shilling ticket entitling the holder to a chance in the Art Union. Prizes, value £5, £3, and £1. Contributions of any kind will be thankfully received by any members of the Committee, or SAMUEL ROBINSON, 41, Featherston-street, Secretary.