We have been shown the "Xmas hampers" now being cold by Messrs Goldwater Bros., Currie-street, and notice that the liquors are all pure, being bottled in the Old Country, and therefore, un adulterated. They are now having a good run on the hampers, and those who are desirous but have not yet purchased should order early. — Advt. - — hb d3l A lad named Adam McKee. 15 years of age, son of Mr McKee, a resident at Lepperton, and who was some years ago a schoolmaster in New Plymouth, was brought into the hospital l>y the evening train on Saturday, euilpriust from a shattered left hand caused by the dis charge of a revolver, lie had, it appears, a revolver shooting sparrows that day, and on endeavoring to get v good shot he allowed the revolver barrel to lie in the palm of his left hand. Becoming excited, doubtless, he accidentally pulled the trigger, the result being that th ? charge went into his left palm, shattering the first and second fingers. On being taken to tho hospital, Dr. O'Carroll amputated the two fingers. The lad is now doing well. Look out for Christmas Presents I Dingle & Corke respectfully wish to intimate to the publio of Taranaki that they have on stock and ready for inspection the largest and best stock of Fancy and Japanese Goods moat suitable for Christ mas Presents. Thsy also wiati the public to know that they are holding a clearing sale of furniture during this month at real bargain prices, for which this house is noted. Call and inspect their 6d and Is tables, the best value in the town. — Advt. hb j .6 Tho following were the exports from tho breakwater, as per list at the Harbor Board meeting, for the four weeks ending December Bth : —Butter, 210,7201b 1 ?, 8 bale.B wool, 75 bales fungus, 405 bales flax, 11 bales tow, 6 balef leather, 1 bale basils, 8 bundles sheepskins, 14 cases eggs, 14 oases cheese, 144 sacks potatoes, 610 empty butter kegs, 19,000 ft. limber, 141 heal cattle, 10 horses, 220 sheep, 364 hides, 2 cases fruit, 1 case bacon, 2 casks beef, 90 sacks sharps, 10 casks tallow, 16 Backs oats, 13 tons sundries. 