It is the intention of the Victoria Band to hold a concert and ball in the Lome-street Hall on the evening of Tuesday, September 2nd. On this occasion the new string band recently formed in connection with the brass band will make its first appearance, and will supply .tkedajape .mUjSic at L the balL

The remains of Captain Marks were buried at Tauranga yesterday with Masonic ceremonies.
The enquiry into the conduct of the Cap tain of the Minister of Marine will be re sumed on Friday at the Police Court be fore Mr Barstow.
The result of the inquiry into the case of Captain McKersie of the Stella is that he is to be re-instated, and Captain Grey who re ceived cammaud of the steamer resumes his former position, as export officer.
Only two games of tho lengthened Chess Match between Parncll and Ponsonby re main to be finished, aud those two will be contested by Mossrs Gorrie, and Robinson. Mr Heather won his second game from Mr Gorrie and consequently the~position now stauds thus : —Parnell, 32 games ; Pon souby, 31 games.
Those of our readers who are acquainted with Constable George_ P. Hogau will be pleased to lenra of his promotion to the rank and pay of sergeant. The officer in question is well known here, having served in the district for some considerable time. Intheperformance of hisdutiesasclerkin the guard-room he has made many friends, who will be glad to hpar of his advancement in rank.
