Thk annual excursions to Coromandel in connection with the local Courts of Foresters are always most enjoyable, and the trip to take place on the Jsth inst. promises to at. tract a large number of excursionists, as the tickets are largely in demand. The s.s. Rotomahana has been chartered for the occasion, and will put off from Goods Wharf at 6.30 a.m. for Corocaajidel. Up on arrival at that place the customary pro cession will he formed, and, headed by a hand, the members of ihe Thames Courts and those who meet them at tbe wharf, will march to the grounds engaged for the occasion, where the usual athletic sports gathering will be held. The price of tickets is only 3b, and for this tea, sugar, and milk aia provided, while the fare for children it balf-price.
The members of the Naval Artillery hold an inspection parade at the drill shed at 6 o'clock thja evening.
