THE New Zealand Herald AND DAILY SOUTHERN CROSS. SATURDAY, JULY 4, 1891.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXVIII, Issue 8610, 4 July 1891, Page 4

THE New Zealand Herald AND DAILY SOUTHERN CROSS. SATURDAY, JULY 4, 1891.

Were it not that experience has taught us how little appearances are to be trusted, we might find in the condition of the political situation in Europe at the present time,notwithstanding the irritation of the French and Russian press at the renewal of the Triple Alliance, grounds for congratulating ourselves upon the prospects of the permanence of peace. The sources of danger have hitherto been coniined to France and Russia, and the strenuous efforts which the former country made a little while ago to induce the Czar to enter into a defensive alliance with the Republic, would have greatly increased that danger had they been, successful. Such an alliance could only mean war, and would have sounded the alarm in every camp in Europe. But, according to the London Times, the Czar hae refused to be a party to any alliance with France, on the plea that he prefers to preserve a free hand. This decision has put an end to the wild dreams of the French people, and as was to be expected has led to a revulsion of feeling towards Russia, Why the Czar should hftve encouraged tho hope of a FrancoRussian Alliance only to disappoint it will probably never be known. That he had eome Crafty design in view may be readily believed, fof the policy of the barbaric empire of Russia is not moulded by sentiment or shaped by caprice. It is based on scientific principles, and has but one aim in view —to increase the power and extend the frontiers of Russia. But whatever Way have been the object of the Czar in declining to form a defensive alliance with France the result undoubtedly must be accepted as making for peace. Just as the idees Napoleoniennes required an. ally for \ their accomplishment when the late I Emperor was waging war with Austria, so the aspirations of tbe Revanche are not likely to be realised so long as France remains isolated and unsupported. Curiously enough it was to Russia that Napoleon 111. turned for the aid he required, and was egged on in his course by the subtle encouragement he received from the Czar," If you must make war," said the latter, "my army is there to hold your enemies in check." Had similar words been spoken to President Carnot Europe by thin time would probably have been in a blaze. But France is yet without im bon allie of that kind, and we hope that she may long remain without one. There is an apparent inclination to resume more close relations in view of the combination of the central Powers, but it may reasonably be doubted whether they will lead to any tangible result.

Another potent factor in the preservation of peace is the Triple Alliance between Germany, Austria, and Italy, which has just been renewed for another terra of six years. Upon the maintenance of that alliance depends the peace of Europe, and so far there is every likelihood of its being continued. Great and onerous though the obligations imposed upon, these three Powers are, they are insignificant when compared with the consequences that would inevitably follow the abandonment or the neglect of their duties as the policemen of Europe. It is probably some consideration of this kind that has induced the English Government to depart to some extent from the traditional policy of keeping England out of the sphere of foreign entanglements where her interests are not immediately or virtually concerned, by extending to the Triple Alliance either a formal or understood support. It was reported a short time ago—not for the first time, however,—that England had entered into an arrangement with Italy by which in the event of certain contingencies happening, the British Fleet would be found co-operatr.ng with the naval forces of the Mediterranean Power. Although the rumour has not been fully confirmed, it is generally accepted as a fact that an understanding of this kind does really exist. If so, the prospects of any international outbreak in Europe are rendered the more remote. So long as this peace league is held together the world may breathe freely. No one, however, can say how soon circumstances may arise which may in the twinkling of an eye, dissolve the dreibund, let loose the floods of international jealousy and racial hatreds, and deluge Europe with a cataclysm of blood.

It is this uncertainty that makes one • distrust the political situation in Europe, even when it is apparently most satisfactory. Just now it is, with the exception of a fow ripples here and there, indicated in our cable messages this morning, quiet and peaceful. But, all the same, we know that beneath the surface, however bright or fair it be, there is a volcano, and that the pent-up plutonic forces may at any time burst out in violent eruption. Every Power in Europe is arming with grim earnestness, and the whole Continent rings with the tramp of soldiers drilling from morning till night. Science is placed under tribute to render the art of war more destructive to human life than it ever was before. In the next great campaign men will be literally mowed down like grass by the death-dealiug machines of modern warfare. This military strain is constantly growing more and more severe, and a time must come when some Power will find the tension too great for it. Mean'

while Russia continues to be regarded with the most suspicion. Little i 3 known of what is transpiring in that unwieldy empire save that vast bodies of troops are being sent hither and thither, ■ and one can but conjecture S' V: what the Czar and his advisers are thinking and planning. - It is ali* } pfe r - ' plexing and obscure. In epite of her financial embarrassments she ie not, so ■ far as is known, abating one jot her military preparations. For the present, however, she has ceased to actively meddle in the affaire of South Eastern Europe to anything like the extent she did during the reign of the Kaulbarian I policy. Her agents, however, are still ! at work there, and several, as a cable message from Sofia informs us, have been arrested. But there can be little doubt that if the . league of the central European Powers be firmly and honestly maintained, the turbulent forces which are at work will be held in check.

Our cable messages this morning state thas a number of Russian npUla and plotter* have been arrested io Bulgaria, Vesuvius is fltilt in eruption. A tourist on the raoun. bain hes met with a horrible death. Becotnin<? enveloped in smoke, he fell into the crater, and so perished. The German Anaircbi»t3 mi Socialiate in London are preparing to get up a bontilo demonstration on the occasion of the Emperor William's visit to the English metropolis. The financial crisis in Portugal continues. Bv a waterspout in Syria twelve persons lost their lives. The Auckland portion of the English mails per the direct eteamer Arawa, which bear London dates of May 14. are expected to arrive from the South at the Manukao this afternoon by the s.e. Gairlocb. | - A large amoiint of chamber business wai disposed of by His Honor Mr. Justice Conolly yesterday, and owing to the asnduous manner in which he has devoted himself to the duties of hie high office he has at length succeeded In clearing off the large amount of arrears of business which accumulated during hie absence in the South and the very prolonged criminal and civil sittings. It will not be necessary to hold any sittings to-day, bttt oh Monday at> eieven o'clock the July civil sittings will be> opened. We have to acknowledge receipt of, the Helping Hand for July. It states that "If ie said Paator Thomas Spurgeon shortly asautnes charge of tbe Auckland Tabernacle." Referring to the p«issgpe6d Cbdrch union, it eivysi—"The union of tbe Churches »a baautffal thought in theory, but will ft ever be realised ? Only when the millennium comes?" The leading article, deate with the vice of gambling. Details are given of Helping Hand Mission work, and notes by Sister Bkkeley. Reference ii made to the advent of the Rev. Mark Guy Pease to this city, and a portrait given of this famous preacher. A young man named George Wilkinshaw wae committed for trial at the Poiioe Court yesterday on a charge of having forced the name of Mr. G. P. Mellam mill-owner, of Taupiri, to a cheque for th| amount of £3 lOe. The accused had bees in the employ of Mr. Mellars in May last. The cheaue was received by the maWgei of Hannah and Co.'s boot shop in Qneenstreet, in payment for a pair of shoes, Wilkinshaw receiving £3 Oβ 6d as change. According to Mr. Mellars the signature waa a pretty fair imitation. Prisoner made no defence.

Boring for coal is being carried on m various localities at tbe present time, Messrs. Hooton and Co. have recently commenced to bore on their farm at Lake WaiRare, near Ohinewai, and are now going through fireclay at a depth of over 140 feet Mr. Clarksoa, of Papakura, is in charge of the operations. Messrs. Hooton were induced to prospect, partly on account of there being two springs on their estate from which there escapes a large quantity of an inflammable gae, probably bydrogetji in eome form or other. ' : -.,-. ■■*•■■■ <

At the meeting of the Walfcemata County Council yesterday afternoon quite a number of complaints were received from the inhabitants of the various districts undet the Con neil'a jorisdiction, regarding tin state of the roade. The aggrieved parties were in many cases almost tragia in their ( descriptions of boygy roads, bad drainage, and the swamping of property by water from the roads. The mail carrier for one district mentioned casually that he could pot afford to lose a horse every week. The engineer, however, pointed out that it was impossible to do much with advantage until the following spring, and many of the applicants received replies to that effect.

Aucklandera who return to Auckland after the round trip to Australia, contrast the desecration of the Sabbath in Mel bourne and Sydney, as seen in the open ehops, the crowded trams and steamers, and the rush and bustle just as in week days almost, with the quiet and orderly observ ance of the Day of Beet in Auckland. Letters received by friends in Auckland from Mr. Henry Varley, state thafe be has just concluded a four months' successful mission in Tasmania. He has partly arranged with Mr. Hanningbon to join him in bis proposed tour to the Holy Land. Mr. Varley states that Mr. Grubb, of "the Oxford Seven," to whom we referred the orherday, us coming on to Auckland in due course, with another band of evangelists, is drawing large assemblages in Melbourne.

A rather serious accident happened to a lad named Dews, son of Conttable Dsrs, while working at the.Onehunga Iron Workf yesterday. He was engaged at the corrufating machinery, when by some means hit ngers became entangled, with the resull that a portion of two fingers was crashed off, while the third was badly injured. Dr. Erson attended the injured parts, and baa great hopes of saving the third finger.

The second public trial in Auckland oJ Lister's Alexandra cream separator wai held yesterday afternoon, in Messrs. Buckland and Sons' wool stores, Durham-street, and was attended by a large nufflbt? ol farmers, dairymen, and others interested. During all the time the machine was al work its operations were closely watched and freely criticised, and the conclusion generally arrived at wa» of a highly commendatory nature. One of the principal questions discussed was as to whether the machine extracted as much cream from the milk as could be obtained by the ordinary process of skimming, and to this query the replied that it actually extracted more. He stated that the skim milk from the last trial had been tested witht he lacfr rocite, which showed that only a' sis hundredth per cent, of cream remained. Saveral gentlemen accepted Mr. .Lister's invitation to take a quantity of the skim milk home to* be tested, and the results will probably soon be made known. A considerable amount ol interest is being taken in the maefcine, and inquiries concerning rfc are being received from all parts of the district. The separator will be on view duriug the next few days at the London Dairy, Victoria-street. Mr. Lister, we understand, has cabled to Sydney for a larger machine, one capable of dealing with 300 gallons of milk per hour.

The footpath at tho corner of Queen and Wellesley streets, has been top-dressed during the last few days, the result being that it is now in a. sloppy state, not of water but of tar. Mr. Martin, proprietor of the United Service Hotel, complains that not only his mats and oilcloths, but hie carpets are being literally destroyed by the tar brought in on the feet of his customers and-lodgers. Other tradesmen in the vicinity make similar complaints, and we are informed tiiat a strong representation on the subject is to be made to the City Council.

The announcement that a farewell con* cert is to be tendered to Miss A. Backlnnd, who is leaving Auckland for Uermaay at the end of the present month, has cal'.ed forth numerous offers of assistance from talent both amateur and professional, and as a consequence a most excellent programme will be presented. The Auckland Choral Society, Auckland Amateur Opera Club, Auckland Orchestral Union, Auckland Savajje Club, and Orpheus Glee Club have promised their patronage, and it must be gratifying to the committee formed to arrange the concert to find their efforts so substantially supported.

The Rev. Joseph Berry has been appointed by the New Zealand Conference one of the delegates to the Methodist Ecumenical Conference, to be held in Washington in October next; the Auckland quarterly meeting has passed very heartily a resolution granting him three months' leave of absence. Mr. Berry has received the distinguished honour of being appointed one of the official speakers by the Ecumenical Conference Committee, his subject being " The Moral Bearings of the Labour Question. ,, The Conference is expected to be one of, if not the most remarkable of the kind ever held, representing, aa it will, a membership of about thirty-fewo millions. A vote of thanks was also passed to the Wesleyan ministers of Auckland, who have kindly offered their eervioes to assist during Mr. Berry's absence; the best arrangements 'possible are being made, which no doubt under the circumstances will be acceptable to the circuit! generally. At the Napier Supreme Court, the case of the Bank of New Zealand a S ainst How Herehore, for trespass on part of the Mangatoro run, formerly the property of G. D. Hamilton, but now belonging to the Estates Company, w«.oonoladed. Judg. ment was for the plaintiffs, for £50, and a perpetual injunction atrainst the natives. The property is Maori leasehold, and it was endeavoured to be,shown that the part trespassed upon was not included in the lease. The hundred and fifteenth anniversary of the Declaration of American Independence will be observed at) the American luncheon room, Bennett's Pier Hotel, at noon to-day, when the occasion will be celebrated by reading the Declaration of Independence under the Star-spangled Banner. The bill of faro will also be adapted to the occasion by the introduction of the national dish of Boston baked pork and beans, and each visitor will be presented with a copy of the famous document which made America an independent nation. Hunter's Military Band has been engaged to play appropriate music. Yesterday Mr. Joshua Robinson, of Ponsonby, was sufficiently recovered to be out of bed, after the accident which befell him a day or two ago. He wont down to the a.B. Wainui, for Tonga, to see his granddaughter off on Tuesday evening. When stepping on to the gangway to go on board it slipped, through some cause or other, at the wharf end, and he was precipitated into the sea. Some one on board the veeeel caught the other end of the gangway, and prevented it from hitting him on the head as he went down. Hβ was promptly rescued, but as he is over 80years of age the shock of tailing into the eea in each inclement weather has naturally affected him considerably. "While Mr. V.Pyko was mounting his hotel step? at Wellington on Thursday night, he tripped and fell, receiving rather severe injuries about the head and face. He was carried into an hotel, and a doctor was soon in attendance. He is progressing favourably. It will be seen by our obituary column that Mrs. Munro, relict of the late Mr. W. ilunrn, of Mahurangi, has passed away. Mrs. Munro and her husband were old and respected .settlers in that district. She came op to town for medical treatment, and died at .the residence of her sister, Mountstreet. The body is being taken to Mahurangi by steamer to-day, where the deceased will be buried beside her late husband. ' There arrived yesterday from the Bay of Islands two prisoners, for Mount Eden Gaol. The first was Charles Haddiit (in charge of Constable Hogg), sentenced to fourteen days' hard labour for assault), by the Kawakawa Bench, and also to give bail for good conduct for six months. In defaulb of security he was sentv up. The Becond prisoner was Axel Eklund (in charge of Constable McQilp), sentenced to two months' hard, labour for having no lawful visible means of support. The Asylum Inquiry held on Saturday last was adjourned till this afternoon, bat it is stated that Mr. McManus objects to a private inquiry, except under protest to the Minister of Justice. Messrs. Cooper and Ewington (official viators) will no doubt resume the inquiry this afternoon as previously arranged, and it remains to be seen how matters will turn, out. Information has been received thab Dr. McGregor, In-spector-General of Asylums, is on hie way op to Auckland, and may be expected tomorrow by the Southern steamer. An Invercargill telegram says:—"The lharp frost has broken up. Rain fell today. Yesterday morninj* ten degrees of frost were registered, and ice bearing on standing waters, which rarely happens here." With respect to a paragraph which appeared in our columns tho other day re* ferring to the health of Mr. Henry George, Mr. Arthur Withy sends us an extract from a reoent number of the No* , York Standard which sbows that Mr. George has completely recovered. At Wellington yesterday a middle-aged man, named Gibson Turton, formerly of Auckland and Dunedin, where he was a partner in a firm of solicitors, was found dead in a yard attached to the Victoria Reataarant. Deceased lived in a shed near by. His wife and family resided in Dunedin. Tuftou was lately in reduced circumstances. It is beliei-ed hie life was insured for £500.

Judging from the following extract, mistakes do occur at the best-regulated Hospital* in other places as well as Auckland :— "■'/ "A serious reflection has been east upon ' the medical staff of the Melbourne Hospital ..-, '•■;•■•' by thei result of an inquest held by Dr. Yonl concerning the death of a man named Thomas Connolly, a compositor, residing at Booth ' Melbourne. - Connolly was one of three men in a spring cart who caused a collision on Saturday, the 6th June. . These men, O'Shannesey; Lincoln, and Connolly, were taken to the Hospital. O'Shanneasy , was admitted 'Buffering from concussion of the brain, and he still lies in an on- | conscious state. : -'Linooln had very little ■ . the , matter with him, and was discharged. Thedootor on duty concluded that Connolly was drunk, so he was locked op in the watehhouee cells until Sunday, when ': be was bailed out by his mother, who took ; him home. ; The supposed victim of alcohol was found dead in his bed at six o'clock on Monday morning. It .wait disclosed at the i : ; inquest that death was due to fracture of ." the ;Bkull.;,.;; A startling discovery was ttade during the post-mortem ojcamina- '". . tion. Dr. Paten, who made the post mortem, said the organs of deceased's . ■ body and brain were healthy, but there ,was.a.. fracture across the skull 5J "inches in length and another 1£ inches in length, branching off towards the left ear. •These severe fractures caused death. The coroner said it was not the first mistake of ■ the kind made at tbe Melbourne Hospital. . On another occasion a person sent away as being drunk was subsequently found to be suffering from concussion of the brain or fracture of the skull. Hβ had previously pointed out the necessity of establishing an experimental ward at the hospital, since at times it was impossible for a medical man to tell whether a, patient was suffering from drink or fracture of the skull. The jury found: that Connolly dicl from fracture of the skull, caused by being thrown from * a cart." There was a good attendance ab the •Young Men's Christian Association Rooms yesterday evening, and an excellent concert to reward those who had braved the inclemeat weather to be present. The pro- • gramme consisted of songs by Mre. Eady, Mrs. Bartlett, MissDavie», and Messrs. McGregor, Cousins, and Bartlett; a duet by Mrs. Barker and Miss Da vies ; quartettes , by Mrs. Bartlett, Miss Davies, Air. Peace, and Mr. Bartlett, and Mesars. Peace, "ousine, Bartlett, and Walton ; recitations by Mr. Kekwick and "ft gen-tleman amatent,"; and piano solos by Mr. Hooton. Every item on the programme was warmly received, the applause which eaob contributor to the evening's enjoyment received testifying how highly his or her efforts were . 'appreciated. The accompaniments were admirably played by Mr. Hooton, and altogether the Committee may congratulate themselves upon having added another to toe list of their many recent successes. In yesterday'ii issue it woe stated that *89 19s was the cost incurred in the bankruptcy of Messrs. C. and F. Benshaw. It "jay be mentioned that this Bum also included certain preferential payments. In ~ • tt. Parkinson's etateraont the words to protect her from future creditors," should read, "to protect her and future creditors." Tonics.—Many so called tonics utterly fail «> »ni>art renewed vit&rity to the weak. The «*Muiie American Hop Bitters, made by Dr. , Boole, never fails to do good. 6

The usual monthly meeting of the Mahlstick Chib WHS held last night in Messrs. Leeoh Brothers' rooms, Shortland-etreet. Notwithstanding the inclemency of the weather there was a very full attendance, and the skotch.ee ehown were numerous and varied in character. The members had choice Of three subjects for illustration, vi*., " A Web Day," u A Study of a Head," and "A Design for a Prize." The last (subject was a new departure, and was attempted by only four, Messrs. F. Wright, W. A. Bollard, O. Gregory, and 0. Holland. There were five designs, three of whioh were based on the " koromiko flowers and foliage. Three sketches done respectively by Messrs. Gregory, W. A. Bollard, and Robertson, were illustrative of "A Web Day," and one by Mr. Frank Wright representing a rocky coast with the huge waves dashing against the rocks partook also of this character. Four portraits by Messrs. W. Wright, Gregory, and Pheney, were a welcome addition to the usual contributions, and it is the intention of the Club to encourage figure sketches more. Mr. Aberorombio'a " Illustration of a Head" consisted of the head of a horse painted in oil, while a monochrome study in oil of a cast " The Diana Unrobing" was Mr. £. Bartley's contribution. A very happy sketch from nature of a scene on Surrey Hills, contributed by Mr. J. Yearbury, is deserving of mention. It is the intention of the Club, we believe, to hold a private view for the members, friends, and sympathisers in a month or two.

There was on view yesterday at Messrs. Phillipps and Sons, Queen street, a fine specimen of an enlarged coloured photo i graph, the work of Mr. J. R. Allport, photographer, Devonport. It is the photo of a Wellington lady, and the cabinet photo from which the enlarged picture is tak en is on view with the picture. The colouring is bright and natural, and a most lifelike expression is produced. The enlarged photo is 22 inches by 15 inches, and it i 3 advantageously placed on a cardboard 32 inches by 27 inches, whioh in enclosed in a handsome gilt frame. The picture attracted a good deal of attention yesterday. Intelligence has been received that at Chartres, in France, a painting of groat interest has recently been discovered, representing the city of Athens before the destruction of the Acropolis by the bomhardment carried out by the Venetians under Moronsi, The picture, which represents the Templo of the Parthenon intact, was, it is boleivod, painted by M. Carrey, who accompanied Marquis Nointel on his visit to Greece in the 17th century.

Another excellent entertainment) was given by Hugo's Buffalo Minstrels at the Opera House last night, before a good house. All the items went off well, and were received with enthusiasm. This evoning a most attractive and entirely new programme will be presented. On Monday a complimentary benefit will be tendered to Miss Priscilla Verne, for whioh tho tickets are going off very rapidly.

There Was a good attendance at the Mascotte social, held in the Foresters' Hall last night. Suitable music was provided, and the floor was in good order. Dancing was kept up until after midnight, and everyone appeared to be enjoying themselves exceedingly well.

Miss Amy Vaughan's Amazons will appear at the City Hall, to-night, in an entirely original programme. The first part is enticled " Our Firemen," in which all the ladies and gentlemen, taking part will be arrayed in becoming costumes. An amusiug tinaie has been specially written for the occasion, " The Dark Town Fire Brigade," which, from its title alone, is sure to be provocative of much merriment. The remainder of the entertainment will consist of new songs, dances, specialties and farces. The crowded houses weekly, testify to the popularity of these entertainments.

"A Country Teacher" writes as follows : —The midwinter holidays have given country teachers an opportunity of meeting and discussing the many questions recently brought prominently before the public, and on all hands satisfaction is expressed that matters educational have received so much attention. To the opinions advanced upon such questions as " the results obtained in our primary schools" and " quarter money," most teachers, I find, take exception. They are agreed that there is Krave cause for many of tho comments made, but do not, cannot, take the whole of the responsibility. One of the great causes of the inefficiency of our schools is the inefficiency of the staffs provided. That the syllabus is terribly exacting in its demands is admitted. Thoj roughly efficient teachere confess that they cannot teach the prescribed work in the prescribed time; then how can the work be done when the Board persist in staffing their schools with mere boys and girls fresh from school, and many of whom simply take to teaching as a last resource? It 18 not generally known that in many of our schools the head teacher has no option but to place standard classes in charge of first year pupil teachers. The wonder is that the smash has not come sooner, and if the work done in our primary schools is to be what primary school work should be—a foundation for a future superstructure of technical work—then our teachers must be teachers indeed, having a grave senne of the responsibility resting upon them to make the children entrusted to their charge thinkers, and not mere parrots or quilldrivers. Again, the craze for high percentages has been productive of much harm, and it is a matter for congratulation that less attention is now paid to such results. The burning question of the day is of course the quarter question- One teacher, who drew attention to himself and his school by sending boxes of strawberries to the members of the Board of Education, has lately unburdened his conscience by publicly stating his horror at finding that he has made a profit out of the charge. Of course no one doubt 3 the accuracy of his figures, but other teachers are without such a pleasant experience, and urge that no fair comparison can be made, unless they all provide the same articles and make a uniform charge. For my own part, I consider the sooner teachers are relieved from this degrading business of collecting quarter money, the better for them in every respect. Still it must not be left for the children to brin<» jtheir own pens, ink, slate, and lead pencils, etc.. now paid for by the quarter money. Such would lead to great confusion aud loss of time. One scholar would have lo3t one article, or pencils would be too short, and ultimately the teacher out of his own pocket would have to provide as much as now, and I do not think any one would desire this to be the case. A Victorian teacher tells me that every "quarter, according to his average attendance he receives a grant, known as maintenance money, out of which he has to pay for the stationery required for school use, and also for the cleaning of the school, and in winter for fuel as well. Perhaps some such plan could be adopted here.f ___^__

The Municipal acounts with auditors' report, it is notified can be inspected at the City Council offices. The owner of the s.s. Vivid has chartered the s.s. Huia to take up her running as per advertised time-table.

The half-yearly moating of the Auckland branch of the R.A.C.B.S will be held in the Catholic Institute on Wednesday evening next, at half-past seven.

Water consumers aro warned that rates unpaid on Tuesday, the 14th instant, will lead to the water being cut off without further notice. Meeting of shareholders of Stanley Goldmining Company will be held at Insurance Buildings, on Monday, the 13th instant, at half-past two p.m.

The members of the Auckland branch of the Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants tir& invited to attend the funeral of their late brother, John Downs.

The third concert of the season of the Auckland Choral Society will take place on Tuesday evening next, when Spohr e " Laet Judgment"and Haydn's "Third Mass" will be performed. The final rehearsal will take place on Monday evening.

Mr. C. S. Macdonald, of the Newmarket Nureery, ia shortly removing to Epsom to larger grounds, and before doing so offers splendid specimens of rhododendrons, camellias, azaleas, etc., all guaranteed safe for removal, at specially low prices to effect a clearance. This ie an opportunity not to be lost of obtaining ornamental shrubs at & nominal price.

The usual ecclesiastical notices appear in the eighth page. The anniversary of the Newtou Congregational Church will be held to-morrow, wheu the Rev. J. Guy will preach in the morning, the Rev. H. W. J. Miller in the afternoon, and the Rev. H. J. Lewis in the evening. The subject of the address at the Y.M.C.A Sunday afternoon meeting will be a continuation of "Outshining ot Promise." by Mr. W. R. Vines. The Sunday evening Evangelistic Service in the City Hall will be held at eight o'clock, when short addresses will be given. Strangers and nonchurcagoera are invited. The eervice is free to all.