At 5.15 no danger with regard to the ad joining buildings was anticipated, but it was thought that the whole of the theatre would be entirely destroyed. The smoke and heat were very severe ; but, neverthe less, the firemen worked willingly and well. At 5.30 the flames had been entirely got under. A number of firemen were told off to play water on the ruins to prevent further outbreak. "■■

The sbage and the dressing-rooms were cut off from the fire, but the upper-circle was entirely desbroyed, as was also the roof of the auditorium, which fell into the hall iv a body.
The back portion of the Centennial Hotel was slightly damaged, but otherwise the surrounding property escaped damage. Mr Bear, the superintendent of the M.P.8., says thab itis impossible to gApe an opinion as to the origin of the outbreak. When the brigade arrived the fire had a great hold on the whole of the building, and must have originated some hours before. He could nob cay where the fire originated, but it must have been in some portion of the upper circle.
OUR GOLDFIELDS.
(by telegraph.—own correspondent.)

Thames, this day. Saxon.—ln the drive at No. 3 level the new reef looks well, and shows dabs of gold. Alburnia.—Tho Sons of Freedom reef should be to hand at the battery level after another 25 feet ot driving. Hazelbanks are easier to-day ; sellers, 2s 9d. Alburnia : Buyers, 9d. Moanataiairi: Sales, 4s 2d. Cambria : "Buyers, ls 8d ; sellers, ls lOd. Magnolia : Sales, 6d.
