[by PENALTY-SULLY, j

About twenty members of tbeMaster ton Hockoy Club took part in a very successful practice on Saturday after noon, notwithstanding tho unfavourable 1 state of tho weather, Tho practice probably surpassed any preceding ono as regards excellence, and some really good scientific play was witnessed. The match between teams representing the Cartorton and Masterton Clubs is to be played at Masterton next Saturday. Tho following will represent tho local Club;— Goal-keeper, P, Youngj full backs, J. E. Thwaites and S. Bunting; half-backs, 11. frighting, J. Mcffillop (captain), andM. Mcintosh; wings, D. Purton and G. Scllar; forwards, J. Sellar, J. ltoe (centre), and M. Cameron.
DAIRY PRODUCE AND MEAT.
The Agent-General slates that the market for buttor is steady at 98s; white cheese, firm; coloured, weaker, Mutton is dull, iCanterbury averaging 3 5-Bd, and North Island 3d. Lamd, favour able. Canterbury u[d; Australian sil Beef, quiof, hinds, i)jd; fores, 3Jd.
THE NAPIER MYSTERY.
A Possibility of Elucida tion.
(Bi/Ttlegraph—SpeciaUo'Duix'hMi Nahkh, This Day.
For tho Inst, fow weeks thoro havo boon somo very sonsational storios afloat in Napior, iu regard to what is known as tho "innor harbour mystory." Since tho (indiug of (ho girl's body tho polico liavo kept up thoir investigations, following up corlniu clues which thoy bolioVod might shod somo light ou tho affair. Thoso investigations bavo led thorn to form cortain conclusions as to tho identity of tho girl, which havo boon strengthened by lator doyolopmonts, but so far much mystory still sur rounds tho CII9O.
ATTEMPTED WIFE MURDER.
Accused Still unable to Appear.
