Mr Pauluy's forecast at 2 p.m. to-day : " Strong to a gale S. W. to W.N. W. winds; heavy rain showers ; snow on high levels; barometer unsteady." Our Waipahi correspondent telegraphs : " Heavy floods are reported from the South. In less than two hours the baker's family at Waipahi had to clear out of their house. The Southern express may not be able to reach town to-night."

The Victorian Government have an nounced their intention of rigorously en forcing the law against art unions for money prizes, and the announcement proves the death to Druidß' galas and similar celebra tions for implementing the funds of friendly societies in Victoria.
Messrs Kidd and Co., surgical and mechanical dentists, have commenced business opposite PartfU'e Monument, Frioee* streeV—[Advt.J

FRIENDLY SOCIETIES.
