The Eev. D. J. Murray will preside at both the morning and evening seryicea at the Wesleyan Church to-morrow. The subject of the morning discourse will be '' Sorrows of memory," and in the evening <' Ta wb^m shall w# go."

A very enjoyable surprise party .was las night tendered to Mian Stafford, of the Waio tahi Greek, who l»avM here on Wednesday next for Waihi. The affair was held in the Oddfellows' Hall, Kirkwood street, there being a fair number present. During the evening songs were contributed by Mr Manley, Mrs Barrett, and Miss Johnston, and at 10 o'clock ;hose present sat down to supper, which was provided by the ladies The dance music was supplied by Mr W. Burns and Mr Ludwig, Mr R. Hastings acting as M.C. The arrangements weie carried oat by Mrs J. Casey and Miss Dare, and left nothing to be desired.
A special tbipnaeut of gentlemens mackintoshes, with and without capas, in black, navy, aud fawn, the verj latest shapes and thoroughly waterproof, just opened by W. S. Wylie. Grand value.— AdTt.
The New South Wales Parliament is evidently not a school for politeness. The ex-Minister for Lands told a membei "111 twist your nose", " You are a liar " ; "I'll rub your uose ia the mud."

Ladies umbrellas at Is 6d Dresses, corsets, gloves at sale prica. Both shop* — Gco. Martin, draper and importer.—Advt.
Patronise Thames Naval Band promenade oodc rt on Thursday, 18th inst., in Miners' Union Hall. Selections, songs, duets, and solos. Price of admission Cd —Advt.
