THE MYSTERY OF LORD BRACKENBURY: A NOVEL.

IJV AMELIA B. EDWAKDS,

Author of "Barbara's History" " Dcbcn-

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CHAPTER 111. WHAT MB ntOUTINII SAW THROUGH TIIK KKYHOLK. AT about nino o'clock iv the evening—tho evening of the day when Lord ISraclcenbury made his groat purchase—two mon, the one coming down, the other going up, met just below the first landing of the main stair. case at the Hotel Feder. The one coming dowu was liicciotto and Da Costa's head clerk. Tho one going up was lie who had valued the diamonds. Tho workman stood aside, .and touched his hat meekly. The head-clerk, sleek, and self-important, passed him with a conde scending " buona sera ;" then looked back to sec what he would do on reaching the landing. He did just what Signor GioYnnolli ex pected. Instead of attacking the next (light, he turned to the left and knocked at the first door in the corridor. It was opened by a tall gentlemanly-looking man with bushy light whiskers, a white cravat, and a gold chain festooned across his waistcoat. l

Antonio pulled oll'hia hat, and inquired deferentially for " Mi-lord Bracchi. Ho never dreamed that this distinguished look iug person was Mi-lord Bracchi's valet.

"Mi-lord Bracchi!" echoed the gentle man with the whiskers, looking down upon him with lofty contempt. " Well, 1 don't know. Is your name Antonio ?"

Understanding no English, but recognis ing his own name, the workman nodded affirmatively, and being told to " come in," followed Mi-lord's valet through a- half lighted drawing-room where the dessert was yet standing on the table, and to a further door upon which his conductor tapped dis creetly.

It was opened by Lord Brackcnbury in person. " Como in, Antonio," he said, iv his llnent Italian. " You come early, but your work is ready for you." It was a desert of a room, full of mirrors and marble topped consoles and guilded furniture ; and it was lit in the usual melan choly way by two or three pairs of yellow waxlights placed here and there on side tables. A moderator lamp on the centre table cast, however, a cheerful space of light on the objects immediately within its radius, these being an iukstand, a legal looking document, and the brass-bound colfer which Antonio had seen at the banker's. " Is there anything you will be likely to want?" asked Lord Brackenbury. The workman, with a quick glance round the room, suggested " More light j" so Lord Urackenbury ordered another lamp. "Atter vhich, Prouting," he added, "I shall want nothing more to-night. If any one asks for me, I am engaged and cannot be interrupted." Respectfully silent, Mr Pronting with drew ; but reappearing presently with the lamp, requested to know at what hour my lord would take tea. My lord, however, repeated that he needed nothing more. Whereupon Mr Prouting," ingeniously lingering, straightened the table-cloth, re placed tho pens in the inkstand, and ad justed the lamps. Antonio meanwhile had taken from his pocket and opened upon the table, a shabby leathern case full of steel implements of various sizes. These imple ments, which looked like instruments of torture, a^yakened such a lively curiosity in Mr Prouting's soul that he found it neces sary to regulate the lamps again. " That will do, Proutiug," said Lord Brackenbury impatiently. "I shall not want you again. You may go." Mr Prouting retired with dignity, well knowing that he could find some good and sufficient reason for coming in again pre sently. Scarcely had he closed the door, however, when the key grated in the lock. Being a gentleman of keen susceptibili ties, Mr Prouting telt this blow severely. So severely, that he was obliged to have re course to a glass of his lord's madeira. Was ever such a monstrous indignity ? With what object was he locked out ? What did that brass bound box contain? Who wi>q Antonio ? What was his trade ? What ■was he going to do with those wicked-look ing tools ? What, in short, was the mys tery. Now the one thing that Mr Prouting loathed wa«t a mystery. A sealed letter, a conversation in a foreign tongue, a locked door, were his favourite aversions. Was it not his chartered right to hear everything to see everything, to know my lord's business at least ss well as my lord knew it himself, If not better ? Words are weak to exprf *s Mr Prouting's disgust when he found him self locked out on the present occasion.

But a truly great soul is not easily daunted ; and the greatness of Mr Prouting's soul led him, after a few minutes' considera tion, to squat down upou his heels before the door of the saloon, and apply his eye to the keyhole. For not only had experience taught him that a turned key leaves a sure field for observation, but foresight and the natural bent of an enquiring mind had led him to place the centre table of the saloon, and the chair that his master usually occu pied, well within range of the keyhole. So to arrange the furniture on arriving at a fresh hotel was Mr Prouting'a invariable custom; and in some of his former situa tions, it had been the means of procuring him much legitimate entertainment. Not so, however, during the eighteen months that h,6 had served his present master. In Lord Brackenbury's simple and solitary way of life, there was in fact nothing to observe. At home, he hunted, shot, and amused himself less than any of his neigh bours ; went very little into society; haiccl London ; spe_t his evenings for the most part in his library; and was mainly given to long walks with no other companion than his dog, hia book, or his gun. Abroad, he had drifted from Paris to Cannes, from Cannes to Nice, from Nice to Genoa, in just the same humdrum fashion. He made no acquaintances, avoided the people he knew, and as soon as he found himself within reach of the coast, instead of his usual solitary rambles, livad halt his time drifting about in an open boat. He did not even spend his money freely. Not that he was cither poor or miserly, but apparently be cause he took too little interest in tho things that travellers usually covet. A more un interesting and a more unprofitable master, from Mr Prouting's point of view, it would have been difficult to tind between the Land's End and Berwick-upon-Tweed. He would wear the same old boating suit for two years, and was worth nothing to his valet in the way of perquisites. He had not even any secrets for Mr Prouting to find out—neither debts, billets-doux, nor complications of any kiud. His private correspondence was of the most common place description, and cousisted of a few lines now and then to his steward, his lawyer, or his younger brother, and a letter once a week to hia affianced bride.

To-day, then, after a year and a half! of insufferable monotony, Mr Prouting scented a mystery. What he first saw on putting his eye to the keyhole was Lord Brackenbury standing by the table with his back towards the door; the workman sitting opposite ; the brass-, bound coffer between them. Lord Bracken bury had apparently just unlocked the coder and was in the act of taking out the con tents of the first tray. One by one he lifted the jewels from their velvet bed, and laid them before the Antonio on the table. One by one he emptied and removed each tray in succession. Mr Prouting gasped for breath as his eye caught the glitter of the diamonds.

Antonio then took a bracelet from the heap, and his little magnifying glass from his waistcoat pocket ; selected a delicate little pair of steel forceps from among his tools, screwed the glass into his right eye, and proceeded very rapidly to bend and cut asunder the silver setting which held the stones together. Mr Prouting watched them drop out upon the table ; saw Lord Brackenbury count them and Antonio divide them into three little heaps, sorting them apparently accord ing to their size. This done, another and another jewel was subjected to the same process ; the workman performing his task with surprising dexterity, and the precious little hoapa becoming momentarily larger. By and by, bracelets, tiara, and aigrette having been broken up in succession, Antonio began upon a handful of the smaller objects. "Does the Signore wish this old ring taken to pieces ?" he asked. " The stones are small, and will be worth very little," It was an old-fashioned portrait-ring, shield-shaped, set round with a single row of small brilliants and surmounted by a crown.

Lord Brackenbury put it on his finger, drew the lamp nearer, and, recognising the Spanish gift of which Signor Moro had told htm, examined it with some interest.

" iou are right/ he said, "It is a curious old ring; but the diamonds are valueless. I will keep it .as it is. Mr Prouting was no Italian scholar; but he noted the looks and gestures, and made a shrewd guess at their meaning. _ Lord JBrackenbury meanwhile kept the ring upon his finger, and, Antonio -went on

with his work. Pausing every now and then, he enquired, apparently, whether certain of tho smaller jewels should be sparod or not; and when answored, broke them up. So by degrees the glittering pile diminished, the three little heaps increased* and the table became strewn with scraps ot jagged silver. Pastas he worked, it waslong past midnight when Antonio sorted the last diamonds. Seeing him in the act ot replacing his tools iv their case and Lord Brackeubury taking cut his purse, Mi1 Prouting withdrew, closing the door noiselessly behind him and retreating upstairs to the next landing. There he waited, secure against obser vation ; and, by the dim light of tho oil lamp which glimmered after midnight in the corridor, saw Antimio presently go down into tho hall, and with a muttered " Buona note " to the night-porter, pass out into the street.

About ten rainntes later, Mr Prouting, armed with n, tray containing lemons, sugar, a tumbler aud a water caralFe, walued boldly into the salon, and surprised Lord Bracken bury iv the act of making up his diamonds into a number of .small packets, one of which he was at that moment folding and sealing.

lie looked up impatiently,

" I said I should not want you again to uiglit," he said frowning. "Beg pardon, my lord ; but meeting Mr Autonio just now in, tho 'all, I concluded your lordship was not cone to bed, and thought you would like your lemonade as usual."

Mr Prouting, speaking and moving with even more than his accustomed deliberation, toolc note of everything upon tho table. Nothing escaped him; neither the sealed packets, nor the piles of diamonds ; nor tho belt of chamois-leather which lay besido them, and in which his master, when trave ling, was wont to carry money and bills of exchange. It needed no preternatural sagacity to divine at once that Lord Brac kenbury was preparing to stock tho belt with diamonds, and to carry histreasureupou his person. Mr Prouting observed also that the legal-looking document was gone, and that the brass-bound coder hail been re moved to one of the side-tables.

Lord Brackenbury looked aunoyod.

"Having brought the tray, yon may leave it," he said ; " but remember in future that I want nothing I have not ordered."

" Very good, my lord." " And that when I say I shall not require you ngaiu, I desire not to be interrupted." Mr Proutiug repeated his "Very good, my lord," and moved sedately towards tho door ; then paused, and added : —

" Your lordship desired mo to enquire about a travelling carriage." " Yes ; have you heard of ono ?"

"There were two here to-day, my lord — a light onc-horso trap from some place in land, with a single gentleman ; and a good return "caloche " from Nice with a, pair of greys." " Would the last suit me ?

"Suit you exactly, I should say my lord —good springs, and not too heavy for the hills. I spoke to the driver. Ho belongs to the town, and would be willing to leave his horses here and take posters, if your lordship preferred them." "And his price ?" "From hero to Pisa, my lord, by way of the coa3t, thirty napoleons with his own horses ; bnt if with post-horses, your lord ship will have to m_ke a special arrange ment." " Say that I will sco him anil his carriage to-morrow morning at ten." " Very good, my lord." " Have you enquired about the state of the road?" "Yes, my lord. There is still snow on tho high {•round somewhere between here and Spezzia ; but otherwise the roadj are in good order." " And safe, of course ?" " Safe as the streets of London, according to all accounts, my lord. No ouo travels with an escort in these parts, but the Government courier."

(Continued on fourth jage.)



Personal. THE person who called ou last Tuesday week, call immediately; necessity very urgent. Ecclesiastical. ■\TGONG MEN'S UMKISTIAN ASSO- I CIATION, corner of W ellesloy and Albert streets.—Meeting for Unitod Prayer will bo held THIS (Saturday) EVKNING, at 7.30. A Bible Reading will bo given. Friendn cordially in vited. A BIBIJi CLASS for YOUNG AIKN every Sunday af tornoon from 3 till 1. PITT~-"sfliEK'r~^Vesleyan Church.— Morning at 11. Rev H. K. Uewsbary; Evo niDg, at 6^30, Koy_S. liaker. PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHUKCH, Alexandra - street. — Sunday Services.— Tho Rev. J. Long will preach in the Morning at 11, and in the Evening at 6.30. PRIMITIWTIETHODIST SUNDAY SERVICES, Excelsior Hall. Upper Pitt street.—Tho Rev J. Long will preach in the Afternoon at 3, and Mr T. 11. Smith in the Evening at C.30. TTNITED METHODIST FKEE U CHURCH, Jonction of Pitt and Vincent Btreots.—Sunday Service!, Nov. 7, to be con ducted in tho Morning, at 11 o'clock, by tho Key. K.Taylor; livening, at C.30. by Roy J. Robert son, is. a. mHEATRE ROYAL: SUNDAY EVEN JL ING SERVICES.—Undor tho conduct of tho Young Men's Christian Association, To morrow Evening, from Bto 3. Ail aro invited. Seats Free. E" ~LLERSLIE WESLEY ANSERVICES. —Divlno Sorvico will bo conducted in the Dintrict School-room, To-morrow Evouing, at 6.20 o'cloctc, by Mr Souster. '\teTw m ark c t we s le yan _Ll SERVICES.-Nowmarket Hall.-Divino forvice will bo conducted in the above Hall To-morrow Evening, at half-past six o'clock, by Mr Girling. IVTORTH SHORE WESLEY AN i.l CHURCH.—Divino Service wiU bo con fluctcd in tho above Church To-morrow. Morning at 11 o'clock, by Mr Fiold; Evening, at&3t)byMrGriilUhs. P~RESBYTERIAN CtIUROH, NORTH SHORE.—Divino Service will ba con ducted To-morrow (Sunday), 7th November: Morning, at 11 a m., by Mr Bramo; Evening, at 6.30 p.m., by the Rev. Mr McUallum. LORNE-~STREE'jT~:rIALL. — UNSEC TARIAN SUNDAY SERVICfCS, 7th November.—Morning Service only, at 11. Sub ject: "Tho Kvoliitlon of Conscience and of JNo- Conscience in Practical Life." ST. SEPU LCHRE'S.—The Bishop will lay the corner B'ono of the new church on Tu/tsDAY, the ath in^t-int (tho Prince of Wales' Birthday). Holy Communion at old church, 8 a.m.; Servico on new Bite. 10 a.m. TEMPERANCE HALL. — Geo. A. Brown will deliver tho last of the Course of Lectures on tho " 17th Chapter of Revela tions,"on Sunday Night.—Service to commence at 6.30. The Morning Service will commence at 11 o'olock. UNITED METHODIST FREE CHURCH, Pitt and Vincent streets.— Sunday Servioos,—conductod in th.9 morning, a'. 11 o'clock, by the Key. K. Taylor ; Evening, atQ3O, Rev. J. Kobortaon, M.A. WEILESLEY-STREET BAPTIST CHURUH.-The Rev. AlUn Webb will preach.tomorrow morning, at 11, "The Suffer ings and the Glory of Christ;" Evening, at 6.30, " Things Temporal, and Things Eternal." DDFELLOWS' HaLL (foot of Cook street).—Lord's Day Service a 1- 15.30 p.m. Gospel address by Mr Goodson. All «vats free. " TTNCLE~TOM."—Service of Song, in \J tho United Methodist Free Church Schoolroom, Pitt>street, on MONDAY next, at 7.30. Admission— Adults,ls; Children,6d. Pro ceeds in aid of tne New School Fund. /CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, V> BKRESFORD-3TRKET The usual Ser vices will be conducted TO-MORROW (Sunday), in the morning, at 11, by the Pastor.tho Her. J. Kobcrtson, M.A. and in the evening, at 6.30, by Rev. R. laylor; al-o, in the afternoon, at 3 o'clock, an Addre»s willbe given to the Children of tho Sunday-ichool and their parents nnd friends, by tho Rev. S. B. Munro. The Collec tions at each Servioo will bo for tho Sunday- Bchool. CIHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF J LATTJCR-DAY SAINTS IK THE NEWTON HALL, TO-MORROW Evening, Klder Ba».t will dolivo a diecourse. Subject: " Who are tko Acgtils 1 And do they come to tho earth in these days." Service to I commence at 6.30. An open air meeting, at the North Shore, at 2.30. All aro invitod. No Col lection. IWK PIECES OF WHITE CALICO L|9 SHIRTING, soft and heavy, nearly 3G incho3 wide, Id per yard.-J. Coagravo and Co. THE 'SORCERER1 AT ELLERSLIE GARDENS ! Now for TCUerslio we press ; Now for tho Strawberries and Cream; Now for the Muatard and Cress, And the Rollicking Tea by tho Stream. The Strawberries and Cream ! The Monkeys' Shrill Scream 1 The Music and Fun 1 No Fear of a Dun 1 What Rollicking, Rollicking Fun ! 1!i Remember Monday'B and Tuesday's Carni val at Ellerslle Gardens. .Admission: One Shil- Hng; Children, half-price. jMoßßigoN> Lessee. nnHORNTON SMITH, AND FIRTH'S JL PRICES CURRENT (Wholesale) Subject to alteration without notioe. Sacks. lOO's. Wb' Cr p °e??on randF!T 13 0- 0 mo" t U t% T-si££ Canter. ba.7 12 0012100 13 0 0 Sharps, per ton .. 510 0 Bran, per ton .. .. 510 0 .. .. Fowl Wheat .. .. 38. 6d. per bushel. The above prices Include sacks and bagf ; sacks and bags not returnable. Terms i Cash Auckland. Ist November, 1880.



I f— ""—_—_—— mm —- I I ——i—■i—■■ j Wanted. WANTED KNOWN, Dampicr's New Grand Largo Advertisement will bo found in tlio 3rd column on tho lth pane. VTCTANTED, a Fapcrhauger.—Apply to V T J. Ityan, Karangahapb Koad. \\J ANTED, a Lad to drive a small »" engine; one accustomed to tho work.— J. Trenwith'B Hoot factory, Wakofleld-atreet. ANTED, a Respectable Youth for the Store.—Olivor Mays, Post Oillco Store, Dovonport. \\f ANTED, at once, a thoroughly ex t T periencod Cook; good wages Riven. Koferoncos roquired.—Apply for address at Misa Uyan'e, Family Grocer, Parnell. WrANTED'Tenders for fitting up bed- TV rooms and shop.—Apply W. Pyo, llroak wator Hoa<U_ WANTED, by a respectable person, oithor Washing or Scrubbing by the day. lleforoncca given.—For address upply Star Ollluo. VV'ANTuD (immediately), two Improvcis V T and Apprentices to tho Dressmaking.— Mm Langford, l'arnell. WANTED KNOWN, My New Adver ment appears on tho fourth Pa'Jio of this issue—W. Kyro. Victoria-street WANTKJ, a young Girl to attend 10 children and assist in housowork.— Apply Mrß F. Sehoril', Ponaonby, opposite Kope Factory. WANTED, a llespectablo Person aa Working Hou:okcopor. — Apply Star Olllce. WANTED, a respectable active Boy as an apprentice to tho Bail and lont making business, and ono whose parontß havo soiiio control over; none olhor need apply.— Williams and Co., Hail and Toot Makors, Quoon-atreet wharf. WANTED, to Lot, in private residence in tho City Itoad, two Rooms, f urnlshod or unfurnished^—Address, " M.," STAB Oillco. ANTED, Oilers for 33-foot Allotment in Sunmiors-stroot. Mount Kdon.— Addroas. T. It. Oillman. Choniiat, Onohunga. WANTED, to Kent n llou.se of iivo or aix rooms and two or tliron acres of land in tho euburbu Apply to W. &J. Fratoi-, Land Agents, Shortland-stroot. WANTED KNOWN, that Tho Union Sash and Door Company has opened a Branch Ollicoin Cuatom-houRO-strot.lAuck'.and, opposite corner to Mr 11. 13. Morton. WANTED, aGood General Blacksmith (must bo a flrat-olass Shoor) for tho Morningaido Forgo; nono but a Kood hand need npply.—J. h. Smith, Groat North Itoad, oppoalto Northern Hotel. WANTED you all to know, that your Uld Forks, Spoons, and Cruets can bo Konovated Equal to Now, at Singluton'B.Vic toriastreot. \\7" ANTED, Purchasers for 50 Millinery V V Hats and Bonnot?, 3s lid worth 20a : 50 Girls'and Lalics'Costumes, 5s lid. worth 10s ; 50 Widow's Caps, la lid, worth ss; 500 yards Plain Dress Stuff, 3d, worth Is (!d. All Now and Fashionable.—J. M. McUichlan, _IS, Uuoen streotj W~A~NTED KNOWN, that Visitors to Volunteer Sham Fight can tuko thoir Tickets for Groenlano only: Railway Fare, Is 2d (return). Admission to the Ground: Free. Hut'rcßhmonta of all kinds provided at tho Canteen—_Whkklkk_ani> Dalian. WANTED, Investors to inspect our Cornod Hoof at 2Jd and 3d; Boiling do., 2Jd and 3d: Koast Beof, Jd; Saueauea, Id ; Fork Saumujfis. fid; Gorman dausagos. lid : Lard. Btl; L.imb, pcrquartor. from 2s; kCKB Cornod Uucf, 2iis (keg iucludod). WANTED, a Situation as Clicker, or aa Maker and Kepairor, or in a Mer chant's Htore, over the Boot and Shoo "opart nienti 30 yoara' oxperionoo. No objection to travel for orders, &o. No objection to town or country.—Address, any tlmo within ono mouth, to " dicker," St-k Ollico, Auckland, N.Z. ANTED KNOWN, that Samuel Coonibcs haa juat Openod up his ftock of Summer Clothing, which will bo sold Cheap, for Caih.—City Clothing Mart, It' Quoen-atrcnt. ANTED KNOWN.-Mrs J. White, Dressmaker, etc. (recently from moat foahionablo houao in Nottingham), will Wait upon Ladies at their Hosidoncca on rccoipt of letter.—Address : Brighton. Parnell. ANTED KNOWN, 500 Men's and Youths' Fashionable Hats. Bought a lot. to bo sold at 2s Gil, worth 7s Cd, at Coomhits', 32. Qncon-.streot. ANTED KP»OWN, 1 am aellinc 400 Gallon Iron Tanks at lowest rates ; also best Ti-treo and other Firewood at low ratos for cash. Best Houso Bay Coal| always on hand. —J. Craig, Fort-strcot. WANTED, the Public to Know there is a Splendid Quadrillo Band open for engngomont for Parties and Balls.—Apply P»s ounlo, Melfi, & Co, Governor Brown Hotel, HobMra-strect. ANTED KNOWN, that ,1. MORRI so.v, Asphaltor, has Removod to hia New Yard Cuslom-Hou-o-atroet Woat, botweon Hobson and Nolson-atreota. Asphalting at tended to on tho shortest notice. Also, a Largo stock cf Firewood, cut and uncut; wholcaalo and re"\il. ANTED KNOWN, Just Opened a Largo Lot of Gents' Straw Hats, from 6d, at Coomuks' City Cothing Mart, 92, Quocn street. WXNTED KNOWN, we have Cricket ing Tromers at 12a Cd; Running and Bathing Pants, 2b Cd.—Phillip's Mart, Queon- Btreor. \\T ANTED KNOWN, You Can Get a VY Good Pair of Sox for Cd, at Coomiik_\ 92 Queen-stroot. VVfANTED, the Ladies to Know that TT thoj can havo their old Jewollery re paired and re-gilt or pl-ted equal to now at Sineleton'a, Klectro-plater. Victoria-strcat. \X7aNTE_TkNOWN, Just Opened up TV a Splendid Lot of Youths Kegatta Shirta, all aew Patterns, ut Coomhes' City ClothingM[art,^2_Queon-9troet ! W" "ANTED KNOWN, that the Cheapest House in Town for good Boots and Fhocs o( all sorts and sizes is the Cheap Boot Shop, corner of Queen-street and Market Kn tranco. Come ono, como all. No credit to pay for. Large stock. Must Bell. ANTED, the Public to inspect Single ton's now Stock of Gilt and Electro plated goods. Victoria-street; WTANTEDKNOWN.— I am delivering in the City, for cash only b3Bt Ti-treo Firowcod at 12s per ton, cat in blocks 13s per ton, sold in largo or Bmall quantity. Order pun ctually attended to.-G. Tladalo, cornor of Wyndham and Hobaon Btrejtg. Vy" A. N TE D X N UW N. To all IN Want of Money.—U H Nou incgen, is prepared to advance tho some on personal or any other security, ropayablo by Weekly instalmenta.—Note tho address: 100, Qucon-stroot. oppoalto the Savings' Bank. W~~ XNTED KNOWN,Mrs Lucy, Straw Hatund Bonnot Manufacturer, dc^iros to inform her cuatomers and patrons that Bho hai a splendid assorted stock of Ladies' and Gentleman'a Straw Hate and Bonne-J; also an aesortmont of. Hoys' and Children's do. Latest fashion guaranteed. Three doors below Albert atreet, In Victoria-street. Y\7ANTED KNOWN, that Uarlaw and V V Co. bavo on hand a Largo and Woll- Selocted EtocK of Timber. Shingles, House Blocks. Posts, Kaila, and Palings, We receive orders for all kinds of IJOinors Work. Mouldings, Sec. Timber by the cargo forwarded to any port fr°mir^SllLL AND TIMBER YARD. Custom- houaeßtreet West i ANTED KNOWN, that tho under signed are Cash Purchasers of Hidos. Sheepskins, Wool, Tallow, &c, athighest market rates.-Uahrktt Bros., Tanners, Wo Mer chants, Wholesalo and lietall Boot Manu facturers, Wakcfield-Btrcot. Auckland; Haoting streot Napier: Gladstono Road, Gisborne; Devon-street. Now Plymouth; Thame3-stroot, Oamaru. Works: Star Tannery, Oakleys Crook Whau and Point Chevalier. ANTED KNOWN—That Samuel Whito has Opened a Yard near Brito mart Hotel. Custom-House-street, for the salo of Posts, Rails. Palinga, Coal. Firewood, &c. All kinds o Fencing done by contract. Wire, Paling Corru-ra'ed Iron, Ornamental Fences. All kinds of Gates ilxcd. Poßta supplied ready bored and morticed. Rail 3 dreaaed on tho ground. All at very lowest prices.—A ddresa, Sam. Whito Cuatom-House-street, apposite Brit.raart Hotel. WANTE D, Everybody to Look in Singleton's Window at tho New Goods, juat received, in Gilt and Electro-plated Ware. —Singleton, Electro-plater Victoria-street. WANTED, every person about to Build or requiring Building Material in largo or small quantities to call or Bind their orders to the AUCKLAND TI-.3ER COMPANY (LIMITED). By aid of now and high-class Machinery, every description of Building Materials manu factured of a qnalitj, and at pricßs, hitherto unknown in the Colony. Trial solicited. Prices to meet the times. Special advanta«os for cash. -Works : Custom-house-Btreot West. Office: Custom-house-street KaJt, near Wharf. W ANTES.—Wanted to Sell : 12 case Salt Cod-fish, only 6d lb; Picton Bloaters, 10 for Cd ; Candles. 9d lb; Jams, Cd and 7d ; Harper Twolvctrees' Washing Powder, IGd dozen: Light Blue, 9d lb; Lemon Peel, 13 Cd lb; Salmon, 3d; Salad Oil, 8d ; Castor Oil, 7d: Wine Glasses, 5s dozen; Tumblers, sb; Water Bottles, Is 3d; Jugs, 4s set; Plates, 2Jd to 5d • Peanutß, 121bs for 3a; Mandarins, Id dozen: Oranges, Is and Is 3d dozen: Whito and Gold Cups and Sancers. fluted, lls dozen; lot of Large Pictures, Is each, 3 for 2s Cd; Note-paper. 5 quires for lOd; Glass Butter Dishes, 2s and 2s 6d; Yellow Pio Dishes, from 8d to 1b Cd; Toilet Bets, Ils6d: Chambers. 2a Gd; China Dolls' Heads, from 3d to Is; China Dolls, 4d to 13a; Whybrow Popular Keliah, 7d bottle; Epsom Salts, Id dozen packets; Tacks, 2d packet, la Rd dozen • Iron Spoons, Id each, 7 for Gd: Tin Plateß, only 3d: Larire Tart Tins, 4 for Gd. 9 for Is; Preserved otnger. 3s Gd jar; Thick Wire Nails. Ulbsfor 3a, IC9 per 1121bs; Canary Pipes, Id each; Kite, 61 to Is each: Brown Teapots, Is 3d to 2s Gd; C'Jtton Boot Laces, 3d per dozen; Spirits of Ammonia, Cd per bottle; Canterbury Potatoes ■Ispor bag of 1| owt. in each.—H. WATTS top of Grey and Pitt Btreet-.. WANTED KNO WN.—The Boss Puzzle has three games combined in one box— prico Is; Ladies1 and Gents'lFasbionable Scarves, from Is the Ladies' Indispensable, from _s Cd; Pocket Knives and Button Hooks, from 6d; Elegant Carver Sets, in case .from 12s to 100a, Bibles, from Is 9d; Pass and Pocket Books, .romld; Gold-plated Albert Chains (warranted to stand acid), from 5s Cd; K.V. and S.. from Is; Filigree Silver Jewellery; the Artists Colour Box, is Cd Blotting Pads: Gold, Silver, Jet, Pearl Fancy Solitares, Studs and Lockets, from 6d; Letter-copying and Manifold Order Books, Harmonicums, la; Concertinas: Bread Knives, Is 3d Gents' Whito Linen Shirts Table Knives, from Gs Gd p<>r dozen; W.ax Dolls, la; Nickel Pcncil3 and Pens: Tumblers and Wines, cut gliias, from 3d each. Porcelain Flowers and Vase 3, Playing Cards, Letter Balances, Potosi Silver Forks and Spoons, Waltham and Geneva Watches, French and American Uocks and Alarms ; and a Host of Useful and Ornamental Goods too numerous to mention, at prices guitett to this time of depression, at C. W. GOOB-ON S STORE. 111. Queen-atreet. London Office, 58, St. Mary Axe.



Wanted. WANTED, for the Country, a Single Man to milk, mow, and mako himself useful on a farm. Constant employment for a good man.—Apply to Hunter and Nolan, on Monday the Bth inst., at lv o'clock. WANTED, by a Married Couple (un ineumbered) a situation on a farm. , Man as Ploughman, or do anything about a farm. Wife understands dairy work.—Apply to Mrs O'Brien, Shortland-street, Auckland. to Adopt, by a respectable family, lately arrived from England, a Boy about 12 or 11 yoars or ago. or as an Appren tico to the Brick and Pipe Manufacturing.— Apply Waterman's Dining-rooma, Queen-street. \KT ANTED, to Sell a Five-roomed House TT (nearly new) situated near Remuora Railway Station; terms to suit purchaser.— Further particulars at Mr Maxfleld's, Grocorl Queen-street, Auckland. i WXNTED, Hotel and Boarding-house Keepers to know that thoy can have their Hpoors, Forkß. Cruets, Sec, made to Look and Wei-.r Kqual to Now.attingleton'e, Klectro plator, Victoria-street. AN~TED TO BUY, Woollen lta K s, Tailors' Clippings, &c. Best prico given. Woollon Kag Company, Fort-Btreet (Craig's yard), open on Saturdays only, aftor 1 o'clock. AtsTED KNOWN, 300 Meu's and Hoys* Cloth OupH, nt 1b j 11 lot worth 3s Cd, at Coomius', 02, Queen street. : ANTKD KNOWN—AIes and Stout, bost Dunodln and Nelson brands bottlel by Bindon and Co.; also, Wlnos and Spirits, lirst quality; Ales and Stout, 10s por doz. (quarts); Gs por doz. (pinta).—Bindon & Co., High-Btreet and Vulcan Lano. I WANTED KNOWN.—That which k j termed tho wrong sido will bo found to | bo tho right side of Queon-strcot for intonding purohasois. At No. 11l tho trade motto is, I "Small profits and quick returns," or. "A I nlmblo slxponco bettor than a alow shilling.' Tho "Tom Thumb" has arrived amongst tho other novelties just boing unpaokod. Cull and inspoot thorn. N o old Block to oll'er at nominally '• alarming saorlilco," all being imported within tho last Bix months. C. W. QOODBON. ANTED, North Shore Excursionists to call at Mrs Foster's Luncheon lloonn (Two doors from tho iflagßUill llotol), whoro thoy can bo accommodated with Ton and Coii'oo at any lioiu. lCvory attention paid to tho com fort of Visitors. Chops and Steaks. Straw berries during tho soason. Apartmonts to Lot. Pi Ivato Board and Renidonee. Terms modorate. Picnio Parlies snu"Hml at twclvo hours notice \\f ANTKI) KNOWIN, lhat E. Carr V » •_! Son have to hand Building Timbor in Kauri and Whito Pino, ahingloa, Houso Hlocks. Palingß, Posts. Rails, and Firewood in tliolr Yard, Oustoni-housu-Btrout West, opposite ond of llobson-street. N.B.—Tho Incroaslng demand for Whito Pino has induced them to arrange for a coußtant mipply, ANTELTkn O \VN.—We are Deliver, ing in tho City, for cash only:—Best Tltroo Klrowood, 12a per ton; Ditto, out In blocks. 13b per ton; Walknto Coal (best home), 22s por ton ; Taupiri Coal (best hoimo), 233 per ton.—W. & G, Winatouo, Cußtom-houso-strcet East and Went- WANTED KNOWN, that D. Goldio la prepared to sell (,il klnda of Building and othor Timbor, Including Hardwood, Spokes, Felloes, Iron-Barkand Bluu-Guiu Hhafts, Blocks, Paliims and Shingles, at his Yards, Lower Albcrt-Btroot, near Dock, at tho lowest cash prices. Tho timber, boingundor cover, is bullur than that piireh-wod »lnowhure. \*7ANTKD KNOWN.—To b-ing the VI colobrated WerthelmTreadlo Machlneß into moro (foneral use, we are now Selling thorn at from Fivo Pounds and upwards.—Hallenstein Bros. & Co., New Zualaud Clothlntt Factory. Queon-streot, Auckland; and at Albort-otroct, Thames. W~ AY-DOWN. — Amongst tho many attractions for tho Prinoo of Wales' Birthday Kllorsllo Garden Is tho beßt " way down." &.dmlK«ion: Ono Shilling ; Children, half-price.—J. Morrison. Ixisboo. §"Jrf \(~\ MEN'S New linnnockburn &\J \J Tweed Suitß at 29s 6d ; worth COj. At Coombea,' 92, Queen-street. ttT|a ilw ay labourers. Wanted Miners for tho Tunnol and Railway Labourers also a WagKOii Drivor to drive (night shift). Apply at once. TAYLOR & DANAHKR. WaiUikorei Contract. EVONP ORT HIIiHWAY. DISTRICT. WANTED A POUNDKEEPER, RANGER, AND NIGHTMAN. Applications for tho abovo will bo roceivod at the Post Ofllco, Dovonport, whore further Infor mation may bo obtained, until S p.m. of MON DAY, Bth instant. RICHARD CAMERON, Chairman Dovonport District Board. BDaru ana Kesidence. f^i OOD Board and Residence tv ?. peasant VJT and healthy looahtj-, at 203 v^e weok. Boardora can have all tho comforts of a home. Can bo accommodated with single or Double bods Apply to John Rooko, Edgar Houbo, Wynyard-stroet. O V E R « O X H KOWW E HOTEL HOBSON-BTREET Board and Lodging 20s per weok ("lnalo room) _25a urapery. imOK A SHORT TIME LONGER. THE /^IREAT riHEAP QALE, Preparatory to tho DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP IIV THE UNDERSIGNED, (___ Will bo Continued for a FEW WEEKS Longer, to enable that portion of tho public who havo not yet availed thomsolves of the Great BARGAINS which are ovory day being offered to CALL BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE ! THE WHOLE STOCK MUST BE CLEARED! /^(REAT T>ARGAINS! pREAT "OARGAINS! SLAUGHTER STILL GOING ON ! ! OOMER FIELD & TECK, DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, AND OUT FITTERS, 134, Queen-street. Stove ana uven Maker. C_EE HERBERT _L SMITH'S © OVENB STOVES. RANGES, &C. Especially the Nkw Zealand a CLIP SB COTTAGE RANGE BEWAKE OF IMITATIONS « /tTiyTTsMLTHS I < en 1 tii^lffil !CD I g g kAUCKLANDJI .* WHAT THE PERSONS WHO HAVE THEM IN USE SAY ! Mr H. H. Smith: I have had one of your Portable Ovens in use nearly five years, and find it very economica', being ready for use in a few minutes, and in summer bako always out of doors. I have much pleasuro in recommending them. Mrs Hoffmann, Monnt Albert. Cameron-strcot, Ponsonby. I have had in übo for somo time one of Mr i Herbert Smith's improved patent Chimney Tops, and find it answers all expectations. J, H. COBB, Stoves sold on tho Deferred Payment System. AUCKLAND" IRON WORKS, DrjRIIAM-STKEET. T^TTEW TWEEDS AND COATINGS. Jcbt'Opknkd Up, s H. L. POSSENESKIE'S, NEW TWEEDS AND COATINGS, Comprising Bliss, West of England, Bannock burn, and various other manufactures of Scotch Tweeds. New Tweeds and Coatings ! A Large Variety of French and German Tweeds. Nkw Tweeds and Coatings ! Worsted Coatings in all Shades and Patterns. New Tweeds and Coatings ! Superior Meltons, Beavers, and Venetians in all shades. New Tweeds and Coatings ! West of England Superfine Black and Blue. NEW TWEEDS AND COATINGS ! JUST OPENED OUT, H. L. POSSEN ESK lE' S, Merchant Tailc>r & Habitmaker, Opposite the South British Insurance Buildings. Shoktla^d-btkekt. Auckland. N.B.—A Large Variety inHFancy Veatings for winter I wear. Special Observance: All work ■ warranted Hand-Made only.



To Liet. ' J TO BE LET, at Upper Parnell, tho Largo New House near tho Bishop's main gato, and nearly opposite Post-offlco. TO LET, a Semi-detached House of Five-rooms ; water laid on ; Kltohen Range, etc.—James Roed. Hden Terrace. fT\Q LET, a Room and Skillion with Fire- I place.—Apply to R. Coulson, Nelson street. rriO LKT( Parnell, main road), a comfort | House of 0 rooms, verandah, *c; good well and conveniences; rent modorate.—B. ( Tanner, 7J, Queen-street. ! rjnO LKT, New House, four rooma, scul- I lery, ct<;., 2000 gallon cistern; Mount Ros kill Road.-Apply Jlorley and White, Bden Terrace. _______________________ ! rpO BK LET, two new cottages in i X Morton street, on" Cook-street. Onehas3 1 rooms, the other J ; rents 8d and 9i Gd respec -1 ttvely.—Apply T. Ussher, Stiohbiiry Building 3 i , |(>0 LE i', :i House in Sealiclil View; 1 rent low.—Apply at Rennett's Drapery WarohoußC, noxt but ono to Theatre Royal, Queon-BU'cet. mo LE I. Residence, 11 rooms aud out- JL houses; about li Bcroa Kardon.'&c; situa ted in New North Koad, near Mouut Kdon. Kent, iCBO per annum.—D. IT. ICvana, Kstato Agent, 71. ouuen-Btruet. Tjnu LET, a two-storey House, with shop, JL parlour, kitchen, and scullery; and a four-roomed Cottage, with pantry, colonial oven, mid ovory convenience, Low ront.— Apply at thn Public Waths, Victoria-street, next tho Public Hot Baths. nn o bakers. To Lot, in tho rising township of To Awa mutu, Waikato, a ilrßt-clasß Kurnaco, Oven, aud Bakonouae, doing a good bakery business.— Apply to IHiil'us and Dick, Te Awamutu, or Jlossrs L. I). Nathan and Co., Auckland. "VTORTH SHORE.—Excellent Houso (5 131 rooms) complotoly furnished; to let at ilOs per weok. Also, Cottages to let unfurnished Oliver Mays, Post Oillco Store, Dovonport. ■\TOKTH SIiORE.—To Let, during tho JJi Mclbourno Kxhibition, a Nino-robmod Houso, nicoly furnished; in a good position.— Apply X, and it. Dudor, Houso and Land A Rents, b'ov Sale. T7IOR SALIi; or to Let, a First-rate Jj Buslnc bin Waikato. block at a valua tion, if required.—Apply to L. U. Nathan & Vo rri O X 8 ALE, a Goncrnl Store and B 1 Butchoring Budinoss, with dwelling at tached. Good position, two miles from Auck land.—Hammond and Byron. 1, Fort-street. t ilOli SALE, at Otahuhu, House and 1 Allotment 75 x 132, fronting two streots. Price, filP; part cash; balance on Building Eocloty prinoiples.—C. J. Hutchluson. tilOK SALE, three or four Building 1 Sltos of ono aero ouch, at Mount Kdcn. 'Bus passes every hour.—S. Vickors, U, Insur anco Buildings. FOR SALIi, at Ho wick, a House con. taining ton rooms, nnd two acres of gond hintl; asplondidojieninif for a Storo. and cen trally 3ltuiite_.—For purtlciilara apply Mrs Lundon, rftiakcapearo Hotel, Wyndliam-ntreot. IHOITSALE or To l^et for a term, that JU Kino and Commodious Rosidonco reconlly erected by Mr J. M. Tunny, at Northcotn UtoltOH Point), with 2J aorou, enclosed, and beautifully laid out with fruit trees, ahrubbury, etc.—lt ilorno, Shortland-3trceU triOK SALE, a partly improved Farm 1 in Papakuru V.Uoy. containlnp- 200 acres of good land, with a comfortable olght-roomort House.—Apply to J. M. and J. Mowhray, Land Agents. 42, Quciin-street; or to MoHsra Hunter and Nolan, Auctlonuur.', Ourham-stroit. lAOK Hale, on cany terms, in tho Karauga _P hapo Koad, a Six-roomod House; water laid on, and every convenience. Also, a Five roomed Houao.—Apply to Messrs Carbines and Lushor. Quoon-.trost. __^__^_ n.inc-Neat CoUagu of 1 rooms, fitted with X*_s_ J ouphoiirds. Oven, Stove, 2 Tanks ; also, now outhouse, 11 x 12, &c, and allotment 33 1110; 20 minutea from Post i lillco.—S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-streot. nrn CASH, balance by Weekly Payments of ~^"-' £1 rach.—Pretty Suburban Soa-sldo Roai donce of 0 Rooms, with Verandah, Wash-houao, Cellar.Kc, and Allotment containing nearly ono acre. Prico. £450.— H. Valid, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street. 7>,7q7v-TVVOHousob, ono ol lour largo rooms X-_OVJ (quito nowi. and ono of two roome, with allotments 33 x 100, good well. &c; 25 minutes from Post-ollleo.-H. Vaile, Houso and Land Agent. Shortland-strect. r><>of\^PlTicTTY Suburban Cottaae, now and X/OOV wo u finished and fitted throughout, containing 5 rooms, with Bay window, front and back verandah, —ann-honßo, fowl-house, tank. &c; allotment 35 x 200 feet.—a. Vaile, llouso and Land Agont, Shortland-strcot. o, ca-CHKAP FARM of 111 acres, 30 to JO JJIO\J acres eraes, remainder fern, &c; largo House of 10 rooms. Weekly steam com munication. This is a good opportunity for nnyono requiring an inexpensive homo with plenty of land.—«. Vaile. Shortland-street. nWm\— Neat and well-finished HOUSE of 3J-i i\J ( our rooms, with pantry, front and back verandah, wood-houae. workshop, taDk, etc.; allotment 61 x 100. fully planted with cholco vines and fruit trees. Terms as agreod, — 4. Vaile, Houeo and Laud Agent. 5 ACRES Volcanic Land, ienced, cleared, and having thereon a good Residence, and Bituatoi near Aluunt Kden Valloy Road, for saloJorjClOaL-ApDly^F.G^Ewingtor^ OllKS! CORKS! CORKS!—"Good Ale or Wino Corks, 12 dozen for 2s; in largo quantities, still cheaper, to close consign ment.—Webb's Music buloon, Wollcaloy-street. V\ O~ R SALE. A Partly-Improved Farm in Papakura Valley, containing 200 acres of good land, with a comfortable 8 roomed Houbc. There is a bueh which supplies fencing timber.—Apply to J. M. & J. Moworay. Land Agontß, 12, Queen street, or to Huntar & Nolan, Auctioneers, Durham-street. \j iv SALE 1 In that rising suburb Ponscnhy, and else where :— Gentleman's Residence?, at from £1000 Villa Itoaidenoes, at from £350 Cottages, at from £125 Farms, largo and Binall, improved and otherwise Also: Building Allotment in Grace-Btreet, 100 x 125. for £15U. Wallace-streot, 150 x 100, for £210. eiheehan-Htreet, CO x 100, for £55. Carlton and Park Roads, 40a per foot. MilZord-stieet, 12<1 X 150, for £110. Wood-street, 33 xIOO, for £27. Williamsstreot, 33x 132, for£3o. Oxford-street, 33 x 100, with old cottage thereon, for £125. D. K. KVANtf, Kstato Agent, 71, Uuoon-street, Oppoaito Bank N.Z. 7^ N S A L E. Slates Kngl;Bh!and American Cemont Now landing. ______ .ICEANE £ JKNKINSON. ]fi OK fc A U E, CHOICE BDILDINGALLOIMENTO Belgkovk Estate, Situated in EDEN TEKRACE, SUBURBS OF AUCKLAND. Plan at Morley & White's. For particulars apply to CHRISTOPHER BAILEY, Mouat Kdon Road. Ji o ii g a i, IT BX 'FKRNGLK . 250 Casks (Jement. ex 'wanganui. 250 (3 A3Ka CKMKNTt T. & S. MOR RI X "Of U L L BROTHERS, HAVE NOW LANDING, E" 'FAJIBNOTn' AND 'LOOK KjON, 1,20 0 PACKAGES, Consisting of GROCERIES AND OILMEN'S STORES, AND HAVE FOR SALE— AMERICAN RANGES AND STOVE 3 BAHBED STEEL FENCING WIRE DOUGLAS PUMPS, LAWN MOWERS CORNSACKS, GRINDSTONES, OIL STONES, &c, &c, &o. Agents for J. Craig & Son's Celebrated Scotch- Whißkey. HULL BROTHERS, Auctioneers, Wine and Spirit Merchants, Queon-streat Kauri Gum Stores. Breakwater Free and Bonded Stores, Albort-oiroet. ijoot.s ana E>noes. T^ E F H E^ N S SUMMER SHIFMENT OF ENGLISH AND CONTINENTAL BOOTS AND SHOES Has arrived and comprises Fashionable an Useful Goods, not previously introduced in this Colony. STEPHEN'S SPECIALITIES. L ADIKR' COLO ORED SILK TOP-BU TTONKD BOOTS, lit like gloves, and give a charming 5 flnish to Summer Walking Costumes, LADIES' POMPADOUR TOP-BUTTONED BOOTS are a new thing. LADIES' GRKY-FIGURED SILK-TOP SHOKS have never before been introduced to Auok land Society : they are not only the height of Fashion, but a pleasant and comfortable Shoe for dally use. In addition to tho Novelties are New Goods in Bluo and Black Prunella Buttoned Boots, a Black Cloth Bottoned Boot (the good old thing). GENTLEMEN'S CLOTH TOP BOOTS. GENTLKMAN'3PATENT LEATHERBOOTS (extra light). SOFT GLOVK KID BOOTS, for tonder feet. Tho above- Shipment enables F. STEPHENS to supply a claBS of Goods not obtainable any whero else, except London or Paris.



I Amusemenr,s. mHEATRE X O V A I. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 10. Complimentary Benefit of mr james o'brikn. Under Distinguished Patronage. HIS LAST LEGS! At a Grand Concert, in which Mr Gordon Goocii, R.A.M., Mb Slater, aud Others will appear. Felix O'Callaghan: MR J. O'BIUITN. Patrick Finn : MR M. GALLAGHBR. Doors open at 7.30. Commenco at 8. Prices : Dreis Circle, 'Is; Stalls, 2s Gd; Pitt, la. X OR N E-ST RE E T II ALL. TUESDAY EVENING NrfXT, 9ni NOV. TUESDAY EVENING NEXT. 9th NOV. (Pkinck of Wales Biktiiday). Under the patronago of the City Council, Har bour Board, Major Withers, Kiflo Battalion, Artillery and Kngineor Companies, Auckland and Thames Naval Brigaries.Thames Scottish, Salvage Corps, and the Citizens of Auckland. DEAN'S MINSTRELS IN one ok THKin REFINED ETHIOPIAN CARNIVALS, followed by a Ball. t@" Third Annual Benefit of the Sick, Accident, and Liiikary Fond of tub Auckland Kiita Brigade. A MAMMOTH PROGRAMME. IST FOUR END MEN !! Cards of Admission :—Front Scats and Ball, 3s; Second Seats and Ball, 2s ; Gallery, la. HOItACK DEAN. Manager. mil E A T RE ROYAL. Proprietor.. _ Mr R. J. DoLiaa stage Manager Mr A. Smith PRINCK OF WALES' BIRTHDAY, NOT. 9 Grand Dramatic Performance by Members of the AUCKLANUAMAiKUK B4.RHIOK CLUB, In aid of St. Stoohon's Orphanage. Parnoll, and St. Mary's Orphanage, Ponsonby. Under tho distinguished p-tronngoof M.H.R.'s of tho city and <listrict.s, tho Mayor and Cor porfttion, tho Ofliccra of H.I.G. M.'s Hycene, and tho Ollicors and Members of tho Volunteer Corps, etc. Tho performance) will commonco with tho colo brated Drama, in 3 acts, by J. A. Craven.ontitled, M I It I A M' B C X I M E , To Conclude with the Laughable Farce, TURN HIM OUT. Prices of Admission i Dress Circle, 3s ; Stalls, 2s; Pit, Ib. Commence at 8 p m. Carriages at 10.30, GJIOKGK MOOKK, Hon. Sec. "PILLEKSLIE /GARDEN S ARH NOW OPEN TO THE PUBLIC FOR THE SEASON. llio Flowers and Shrubs are simply lovoly ! Tho Gronn-houße ililed with Grapes and Hot house Plants ot every description. The Mag nikicknt fountain ! The Reservoir with Gold, Silver, an.l other Ornamental Fish. Tun Oricicbt (Juuokd ! The Ci'.oquht Ground ! and Gkand-stand ! And other requirements tor every kind of Athletic Sports. " Lovers Walkß I" Heaven-tinted Flowers ! Wolcomo Shade and Shelter from the Son! Arbors! Grottooa I Charming Rustic Seats! DANCING PLATFORM. Swings. Morry-go-ronnds, and other Attractions too numerous to particu'arise, render ELLERSLIE GARDENS PAR EXCELLBNCK TIIK EL DORADO OF AUCKLAND ! Strawben\e3and Cream, Tea. Coff.e. and other Kolreshments for Picnic Parties. Cheap Kail wny Fares. Admission : One Suilliko ; Ciiii.uuisn, Half Prico. J. MORRISON. Lessee. _^<RAND CARNINAL OF FUN AND \JT frivolity; AT ■piLLERSLIE /GARDENS. MONDAY AND TUESDAY NEXT, Slh ami !Hhinstant. AFRICAN WILD BEAST SHOW ! On Exhibition at Kllerslio Gardens without extra charge. HANDICAP TROTTING MATCH. ATHLETIC SPORTS. Rural Games of all descriptions. Dancing on tho Platform. Great Fjkeworks Demonstration on Tuesday Evening In Honor of the Priuce of Wales' Birthday. Admission, One Shi'Ung; Children, Half Piico. J. MORRISON, Lcssoa. _"_N VIEW AT ELLKKSLIE GARDENS \J WITHOUT KXTRA CHARGE! TUB LARGEST LION EVER EXHIBITED IN TIIK AUSTRALIAN COLONIES MAGNIFICENT ROYAL BENGAL TIGER MuNSTER BEAR rare and comical monkeys grand plumaged eagle All Alive and in Splendid Condition. Also, among the Curios, a wonderful Btuffed SKA COW, EGYPTIAN ALLIGATOR. Beautiful Variety of Shells.and othor curiosities. One Shilling. Children, Half Price. J. MORRISON, Lessee. XCHRSION TRAINS AT MILLION PRICKS run every half hour on Monday nnd Tuesday next to and from Ellerslio Gardens. YOU CAN PASS THROUGH THE .Agricultural Show Grounds to Kllerslio Gardens Fete on Monday and Tuesday, on pay ment of One Shilling. QMggghgJgggU. ELLERSLIE GARDENS Fotc should bo visited by nil en Monday or Tuesday i «t'*" tog<th J :as,i« mROTTING MATCH at ELLERSLIE J Gardkn's on Prince of Wales' Birthday, Prizcs:£3. £ 2,and £ L MoßßigoNLc9BeOi ONE SHILLING will admit you to tho Grand Carnival at Kllerslio Gardens on Monday and Tuesday.jithand 9th, i-tant.^ SIXPENCE admission for Children to all the fun of tho fair at Ellerslio Gardens on Princo of Wales' Birthday. MR GRAHAM'S Beautiful Pony Creamy with her offspring, Walwera White Porkers, Vnluablo Poultry, Dogs, and othor exhibits at KUerslie Gardens on Monday and Tuesday. Admission : Ono Shilling; Chil dren, Half Price. _ MORRigoNi ROYAL BENGAL TIGER (ALIVE), a Buperb animal. Should be seen by every body at Kllerslio Gardens on Monday and TJo oxt'ra ohareo for tho Wild Beast Show. Admission : One Shilling; Children, Half Price. J. MORRISON. Lessee. X ADIES' AID SOCIETY, A Sale of Fancy ana othor Wo'lr, ana a Musical Entertainment will t-k" i.1.i0 in tho Odd Fellows Hall, Parnell.on WEDNESDAY, 18th inst. It is requested that all Contributions b« sent in before tho 10th inbt., to tho Members of the Ladies' Committee;:— Miss Maunsell Mrs Moss Mies Roskruge Mrs Koalps Mrs White Mrs Kdmistone Mrs John Kissling Mrs Barton Ireland Mrs David Jones Hon. Keo, November 6th, 1880. fi O N C E R T. A Grand Vocal and Instrumental Concert will bo given in tho Priiuiti vo Methodist Church, Franklin Roaa, on WEDNESDAY, November 10th, to consist of Solos, Duetts, and Choruses, f elected from Handel, Mozart, and othor emi nent composers, when Professor Lambert will preside. Doors open at 7.30, commence at eight o'clock.—Tickets, Is. Q T. LUKE'S, REMUERA. J. Martin, Esq.. F.S.A.. F.G.S,. wUI deliver a Lecture, "Through England and Kuropo in 1879." illustrated by Limelight, on WEDNES DAY, 10th November, at 8 p.m.—Admission, Is. »rKJL rriAKAPUNA LAKE. iSfflffl!lEs^s.P"rat:lt ok Wales' Birthday, WW^j gth Novembor, 1880. Thes.s. •X I N A' Will leave Quccn-strcot Wharf, at 10 a.m. ana "Return Tickets: 2s Gd. A UCKLAND RAILWAYS. J\. ELLERSLIE GARDEN. NOVEMBER stii. Trains Leave Auck1and—9.10,11.5,12.0; 1.0, 135,2.15, 2.15 p.m. EllersHefor Auckland—l.l4,l.o,s.o, and after the Fireworks. A. V. MACDONALD, District Manager. TJRUFESSOR FRASKR /rftrKSv -* w'u aivo his popular Phren fe«MiSifn ologirul Lecture on "How tc KtfXSim Select a Partner and Succeed in fe fW Life, in the Public Hall, Papa- V. J T kurn, on MONDAY. Novembei V- Bth, S p.m. Admission, Is. Public J> \ Examinations. &c. ' "r^,M 'l'he Professor will lecture in Mo^pmi all tho Waikato towns forth



Volunteer JSotices. AUCKLAND NAVAL BRIGADE. A Church Parado of the above Corps wIU tako place TO-MORROW Morning. Muster at Flrebell. Grey-street, at 10.15. White frocks, blue trousers, and straw hats, By order. SAM. JENKIN, Hon. Secretary. November 6.1580. "VTICTORIA RIFLES, A. K. B. COMPANY ORDERS. I sth November, 1880. In accordance with District Orders, the Mem bers of all Kanks of the above Co'pa will assemble at the Drill-shed on TUBS!)AY Next, at 9 a.m. sharp, to take part id the Review to bo held at Kllorslio on that day. Any Member absent from this Parade witnout leavo will bo expelled from the Corps. Uniform: Fail r)rpss, with Helmets, Whits Gloves, Arms and Accoutrements. OWKN MAHON, Captain Commanding Corps. YTOLUNTEER SHAM FIGHT, ON Prince of Wales' Birthday, will bo hold on the Ground Acljoinins tho Race Coubsb Entrance, Green Lane. Admission—FßEE. Refreshments of. all kinds providod at the (Jantcon. Municipal Notices r(ITY UF AUCKLAND. KERBING AND CHANNELLING OUSTOM HOUSE-STRBET EAST. Tho City Connel1 will receive tenders until 2 30 p.m. of THUKSDAY, 11th instant, for work an above in teroriß of specifications and condi tiens at tho office of tho City Surveyor, Canada Buildings. Tho Council do not bind themselves to accept any tonder. Tenders to bo endorsed as above. P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. Town Clark's Ofllce, November 1,1880. /IITY OF AUCKLAND. TWENTY-FIVE STEEET LAMP-HEADS. The City Council will receive Tenders until i.30 p.m. of THURSDAY, 11th instant, for Supnly of above, in terms of specifications and conditions at the o/llco of tho City Surveyor, Canada buildings. Tho Council do not bind themselves to accept any tender, Tenders to be ondorsed as above. P. A. PHILIPS. Town Clerk. Town Clork'B Office, November G, 1880. "VTOTICE.— The City Council Offices will Xl bo closed on Tuesday next (the Prince of Wales' ]3irthd»y).-P. A. Phillips, Town Clerk, Town Clork'a Offices, November sth, 1880. Liost and. Found. LUST, on Wednesday, between Morning side and Wynyard Arms, a five-dollar Gold-piece. Five bhilliogs Reward. Apply at Nevada Hotel. LOST, a Gold Chain and Cross, ou even ing of 28th October, bDtween Edinburgh street and Ponsonby Hall.—Finder will bo re warded on sending same to the Royal Insurance, Bhortland-Btreet. LOST, at the North Shore on Thursday, a Small Hough Brown Dog; answers to the name of " Bully."—Any person leaving the same with tho Steward of Working Men's Club will bo rewarded. Eduction. DOAKD OF EDUCATION. An Examination ok Pupil Teachers ok Junior Assistants will be held at Auckland. at tho Tiiamks, and at Wiisnqjbki, on Tueo uay, 25th January, 1881, and following days. Candidates must fill up a printed Jorm of application, to be obtained at the Ofllce of the Board, or at any of the principal School", and must forward the same so as to reach the Board not later than Saturday. 18th December Every Teacher, under 18 years of age, In the employment of the Board, is required to attend this Examination and to fill up and send in a printed form of application as above. Candidate! not in tho servici of tho Board must be at least 15 years of ago at the time of Examination, and must fill un snd forward a printed application as ab«ro. Every such appli cation mu«t contain satisfactory certificates of »gc, health, and charauter. and also a certificate from a Head Teacher or other competent person that tho candidate is likely to become an efficient Teacher and is free from any bodily infirmity. Tenders. nn O CARPENTERS. Tenders will be received until noon of WKD NKHDA.Y, November 10, for tho Erection of a Cottage at the N orth Shore, Devonport. EDWARD BARTLKY, Architect. TTAKANGAHAPE DISTRICT. SUPPLY OF SCORIA. Tenders for above Contract will be received up to 1 p.m. on WEDNESDAY, 10th instant, at the office of Mr John Boylan, C.E., 74, Queen street, where also specification and conditions may bo econ. THOMAS BARNES. Chairman. MANGAWAI HIGHWAY DIS TRICT. MANGA WAI WHARF. Tenders will be received until noon of MON DAY, November 8,1880, for toe Erection and Completion of a Wharf at Mangawai. Plans and specification to bo seen at the Post-office, Mangawai, Helensville, Tokatoka, Warkworth, Port Albort, Waipa, Wangarei, and at tho Harbour Board Office, Auckland. Tendora to be directed to tho Chairman Man gawai District Board, and marked " Tender for Wharf." Iho lowest tender not necessarily accsptcd. D. c. McDonald, Engineer. "VTKWSPAPER FOR SALE. WELLINGTON EVENING fIHRONICLK." Tenders for the Purchase of the STOCK, GOODWILL, and PLANT of the above Paper, will bo received by tho undersigned up to noon of WEDNESDAY, 2ith of November, at the "Chronicle" Office, Willis-street, Wellington, endorsed, " Tender for Stock, Plant, and Good will." Copy of Inventory, &c. can be obtained at the office of this papor. Tho highest or any tender not neceßsaiily accepted. Tenders to bo accompanied by de porit of 5 par cent on their amount. J. McTAVISH. Sportm?. J3ACESI RACES!! RACES!!! LAKE TAKAPUNA RACES. Coaches leavo North Shore for Course at 10, 11, and 12 o'clock. S.s. Kina leaves Town at 10 and 12 o'clock, landing on the Course. See further particular on the front page. F. G. QUICK, Secretary. WAIKATO TURF CLUB SPRING MEETING. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 30. Preliminary Notice. Maiden Plate of 20sovs; weight for age. For thrco-year-olrts and upwards that have never won a stake exceedine lOsovs. Entrance, Isov. Handicap Hurdle Rack—lst prize, 2590v5; I 2nd prize, ssovs. Two miles over eight flights \ of hurdles 3ft. Cm. high. Nomination, Isov; acceptance, 10a. Spuing Handicap of 50sovs. Ono and three quartor mile 5 sovfl. out of stake to second liorao. Nomination, Isov; acceptance, 2sovs. Remainder of Programme in f uturs advertite nient. ROBERT BRADLEY, Hon. Sec. Waikato Turf Club. V^T A DAM'S mOTALISATOB Will be worked on each event at tho Athletic Sports on TUESDAY, 9th November, or Kllerslio Race Course. mKOTTING MATCH AT ELLERSLIE JL PRINCE OF WALES' BIRTHDAY. First Prize, £3; Second ditto, £2 ; Third ditto Kntries to closo at KUerslie Hotel at noon oi day oi raco. Entries, sa. Four horses to start or no race. Raco to start at 3 o'clock. J. MORRISON, Lessee



Public Notices, \ UCKLAND A GRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION. EXHIBITION. GREENLANE. MONDAY, NOVEMBER Bth, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 9m (H.R.H. Phinoe ok Walks' Birthday.) £ Admißsion on Tuesday (General Holiday): Is Cd. Wm. PKHCIVAU Secretary. A UCKLAND AGRICULTURAL AND _£L PAsTOBAL SHOW. Exhibition of Saddlrry and Habnkbs. J. WISKM AN has much pleasure in informing the public that ho will make a Special Exhi bition of daddlcry and Harness of all kinds. Persons desirous of purchasing are informed that all goods exhibited will bo for Bale. Orders taken on the ground from the samples. LOOK QUT TTERBERT TT SMITH'S COLLECTION OF QVENS AND OANGES AT THE AGRICULTURAL SHOW. VTIVIAN'S COSMOPOLITAN BILL OF V FARE FOR BOTH DAYS at the Auckland Agricultural and Pastoral Show. Boiled Hams, Roast Geese, Ducks, Fowls, Sncking Pigs, Saddles of Mutton, Haunches of Mutton, Hounds of Beef, Fillets of Veal, Beaf Steak and Kidney Fie, and other Joints too numerous to particuiaiko. Salads, &c. Kvery delicacy in the shape of Paatry Goods. The Winea, Ales, and Spirits will bo of the Choicest Kinds, SPKCIAL NOTICE TO LADIES AND OTHERS. In the Marquee Ladies and Gentlemen can obtain Tea and Other Refreshments at moder ate charges, -frtfi^'F' OR WAITARA, The s s. •RO WENA' Will leave Onehunga Wharf on MONDAY, November 0, at 1 p.m. For freight and passage apply to a. McGregor, Manager; Or, A. BARNKS. Onehunga. "VkN DEAREST, ON," LET THY \J SONG KVKR BE, Tha attractions on Tuesday at gay Kllersltc. —Cheap Railway Fare 3. J.MORRISON, Less:e. Knnf\ YARDS DRESS STCFF. O\J\J \J 4J.-J. Cosgravo & Co. QHARLAND'S BAKING POWDER. This incomparable BAKING POWDER is made from Grape f'ream Tartar, imported from the Wine district of France. It is always PURE, Wholesome, and Uniform. This powder contains no Alum, Ammonia, Terra Alba., nor any adulteration whatsver It makes light discstible Bread, Biscuits, Cakes, and Pastry. Bread and Scones made with this Baking Powder is not only perfectly wholesome, but it is found to be much more digestible than when fermented, and may ti eaten as soon as cold without risk or inconvenience by the most delicate Invalid; ht nee its superiority over all other descriptions of Fermented Bread. Proprietors : SHARLAND & CO., MANUFACTURING CHEMISTS, AUCKLAND. Sold by all Grocers and Storekeepers, through . out New Zealand, in canbters at Is 61 and 2s 6d each. BEFORE Making Up Your Outfit for the Melbourne Exhibition. Call and Ie- Bpect the Stook of American Travelling Trunks, at Coombes', 92, Queen-street. THE Largest and Cheapest Stock of DRAPKRY and CLOTHING in New- Zealand as well as the Greatest Variety frj choose from. Is at J. Cosgrave and Co.'s, Q;iecu- Btreet. HOPE OF MANJKAU LODGE LO.GT. The usual we3kly meeting of the above Lodge will be held on MONDAY, Bth mat., in place of Tuesday.9th. STEPHEN SKINNER, W.C.T. ARTHUR MOSELEM, W.S. Onehunga, November 6th, 1880. FENCING. —In consequence of dull times, I have Reduced my Prices for Bvery kind o£ Fencing. Now is your time for a dooa Fence at Lo»r Price. I have for Bale Puriri Posts, from £1 to £6 53 per 100 ; Heart Kauri do, Is each; Hobarton Halls (dressed), 955; Titree Kaila (dressed), 60s; Splendid Split Rata Firewood, 12a per ton, delivered. SAM. WHITE, New Britomart Hotel. "CJHE SITS, OH, SHE SITS, BE JO NKATH THE WILLOW TREK." By the bubbling fountain of fair Kllerslie. —Remember Monday and Tuesday. J. MORRISON, Lessee. ■i n ono ladies1 and' jL\J,KJ\J\J OIRL3" STRAW HATM New.and the Fashion), Is.—J. Cosgrave ana Co: TTVR S. H. EDGELOW, M.R.C.S., ENG., MRS MoGUFFIK'S, Victoria Road, Devonport. HOURS FOE CONSULTATION : 12 A.M.—3 P.M. 6 P.M.—B P.M. "T> ASKING IN THE SUN, LOVE, SO _D JOYOUS AND SO FREE, Gliding on the train, love, to sweet Bllerslie. —Spend your holidays at Kllerslio Gardenß. J. MORRISON, Lessee. PRINCIPLE OF BUSINESS: my Busi ness is conducted upon the Cash principle in Buying as well as in Selling, and I am thns enabled to givn {customers every possible ad vantage.—X. Tester, draper, Karangahape Road. K. f\f^ii~\ MEN'S AND BOYS' • ),\J\J\J STRAW HAT 3 (New Shapes), Is.—J. Cosgrare and Co.' TpOOTSCRAY STEAM STONE x? cutting company (limited), Footsceay, Melbourne. The undersigned havlDg been appointed Agents for this Company are prepared to treat with Huildcrs and others for the Supply of STONE in any Quantity. Samples, Price Lists, &c., can be S3en at our offloe. CRUICKSHANK & CO. 16, Queen-street, Auckland, November 1,1880. TESTATE OF C. A. MARTIN. Creditors in the above Estatoare requested to lodge their Claims and Proofs of Debt at my office, 42, Queen-street, Auckland, on or before the 10th day of November next, preparatory to Siymont of a First and Final Dividend, on lOvember 15. JOHN MOWBRAY, Trustee. Kikii LADIES' PARASOLS at Is 9d. O\J " —J. Coßgrave and Co. " Z^OME ON WITH THE BONNETS V/ and lot us (?ao free. To the dancing and spotting of gay Ellerslie." —And the old man was right. J. MORRISON, Lessee. i*l A to &1.00" LENT on Building Society 3SVXI/ principles, or or other terms to suit borrowers. Mortgages and Loans negotiated See List of Properties for Sale on Ith page.—C, 'Williamson, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane.— Seven per cent, allowed on money deposited foi investmep' J COSGRAVE AND CO. are now Open ing their Large Summer Shipments. "/^OME INTO THE GARDEN, MAUD Vy WITH MX." And Lounge in the Arbours of sweet Ellerslie. Grand Fete. Monday and Tuesday. J. MORRISON, Lessee. VVfONDERFUL DISCOVERY. Melbourne's Sol-fa Tonic Jujubes. KING & SONS Have Ju3t Received, per 'ForngleD,' a Fbesh Supply of these INVALUABLE Jujubes. No mere Bronchitis. Influenza, Whooping Cough, Asthma, Croup or Hay Fever. Used by ull Vocalists, Barristers, Clergymen, and Lecturers. Prick IsCd a bo KING & SDNS, Chemists, 1 QUEEN-STREET.



Public Notioes. . "OWEET, O'ER THE FOUNMAIN. 0 SOFTLY FALLS THE SOUTHERN MOON." On Tuescay, then, at BUerallo, soon, love, soon* -One Shilling; ChUdr^H^Pr.^. SPECIAL Bargains in American Calicos, 1 yard wide, 4}d yard, at Somorfleld and Leek's Great Cheap dale. ____ CLEARING Out a Large Stock of Boys' V 7 Suits, at Somerfleld and Leek's Great Cheap Sale. Great Bargains in thig line. SACRIFIOIN G an immense Stock of Lace Curtain", all newest designs, at Bomerfield and Leek's Great Clearing tiale. SLAUGHTKK of one case of Embroidered Table Covers, beautiful patterns, at Somer fleld and Leek's Ureat Cheap Sale. | ZTIVJNG AWAY Damask Table Cloths VJT and Tabling at prces far below value, at Soraerlleld and Leek's Great Cheap Sale. iTHHE Dissolution of Partnership which B. must immediately take place renders it imperative to clear the whole stock, at Somer flold und Lack's, Queen-Btreet. TlTE~Eastern~Question naturally arises in one's mind when he contemplates the prices at which Chinese MatlinK—s}d yard—ia boing sold by Somerfleld and Leek. Qaeon-stret. rpHIfWOKKING MAN'S AKCADB, at p least for the present, is at Somerfleld and Leek's, Qaeen-streec, where he can purchase bis necessaries at 50 per cent, below value. TVTEST EGGS, 5 for Cd; White-and-gold 1.1 Egg Cup 3 only, 2d each; Jugs, from 61 each; Brown Teapots, from Is to 2s; Small Boxes of Tea, only 18s 6d box,-H. Watta, Pitt street. Basins, 3d to 6d; Feeding Bottles and two Brushes, only 91 each; good Spectacles, la pair, 3 pairs for 2s od.—ll, Watts. I FREDERICK WILLIAM ELUOTT, , Doctor, and Bachelor of Medicine, Aber deen University, and Member of Royal College of Surgeons, London, give notice that I havo lodged my Diploma with the Registrar of Births, Marriages, and Deaths, Auckland, and that I shall apply to h«vo my name plaoed on tho Register of Medical Practitioners in New Zealand, on December 15th, 1880,—Auckland, November Cth, 1880. ■XT O T I C HT. 1 shall not bo Responsible for any Dobts con tracted by my eon, George Hart, m hid or my name. HYAM HART, Auckland Market. HERE'S? WHO'S WHAT'S ?— Questions and Answers.—Q. Where can I leave an order for a Servantfrom Hannaford's Auckland Registry, without going to the top of Queen-street 7—A. A the Branch Office. Q. Who will receive my Letters, re-diret them, and forward to any address?—A. I will. Q. What Central Office can I leave Small Parcels at, with the certainty of their being delivered at any part of the City or Suburbs ?-A. At mine. Q. Who will safely Store my Luggage for Is per month?-a. I will. Q. Where can I readily Bell or Let Land or Houses?—a. At my Branch Office. Q. Where can I readily Buy or Rent ditto at low rates?—A. At my Branch Office. Q. Who can get mo a Loan of Money on good Becnrity?—a. lean. Q. Who keeps an Inquiry Boot, wherein 1 can continuously register (wherever I might be) information for inquiriEft friends?—A. I do. Q. Who ia tho principal public amanuensis in .Auckland?—a. 1 am. Q. Who are you ?-A. T. B. Hannatord. Q. Where s your Mam Office?—A. Upper Queen-street. Q, Where's your Branch ?—a. Darby-street, under Albert Hall.—T. B. Hannapord, General Agent, Scrivener, and Collector, Office of the Waita fcerei West and Okahn. Highway Trustees, Upper Queen and Darby streets, Auckland mHAMES CATTLE MAKKET, BANKS & CO., STOCK AND COMMISSION AGKNT3. Market each THURSDAY, at their yard?, Parawai, at 2 p.m., for sale of Stock of all des criptions, Produce, &c. Consignees of Stock can depend upon every attention being given, good Paddock Accommo dation, and Prompt Account Sales. EEP YOUK HEAD COOL.—Pith Helmet Hats, from| 3s lid, at Coombes', 92, Queen-street. ENVELOPES ! ENVELOPES ! EN. VKLOPEB !-Thousands and thousands and tens of thousands. Linear, Cream and Vellum at English prices, 2d per packet; Dream Laid Note Paper (Ruled). 2d per quire. All Stationiry correspondingly cheap at Goodson'B Novelty Depot, 111, Queenotreot (opposita Tonks'Mait). A GRICULTURAL AND HORTIuUL- J\. TURAL SHOW.—Visitors should call and inspect tho varied Assortment at Goodson's Novelty DorOt, 111, Queen-street, Trade Motto; Small profits and quick returns, or a nimble 61 better than a slow Is. TO OFFICERS, SECRETARIES, AMD OTHERS. As the "Auckland Almanac" for the year 1881 is fast approaching completion. Managers or Secretaries of Public Companies, Secretaries of Religious, Literary, Musical, Scientific, Trade. , Commercial, and Sporting Societies, also, of Masonic, Oddfellows, Templars, Orange, and other Ordere, are respectfully desired to send to the Stab Office, at their earliest convenience, such information as may be of public import ance, marked " Almanac Matter." "BRETT'S ALMANAC" FOR 1881. T7IVERYBODY Jind his Wife and Child- I'J ren should visit Ellerslie Gardens on Mon day or Tuesday next and see the Wild Beast Show, Fireworks and other attractions. Admis sion : One Shilling; Children, half-price.—J. Morricon, Lessee. •[ /^OME BACK TO ERIN, MAVOUR. \J NEENM4.CHREE," And eat Strawberries and Cream in Sweet Ellerslie. Yes, take my straight tip, it will be the correct thing to do on Monday and Tuesday next. J. MORRISON, Lessee. IAA PIECES FANCY RIBBONS, JL \Jr \J 3d per yard.-J. Cosgrave & Co. r ARGEST SHOW-ROOM in town for JU FURNITURE, CARPETS, and BUD DING, is at T. & H. Cooee's 67 Queen-street. WARDROBES, Chests of Drawers, Washstands, and Toilet Tables of ohoioa Mottled Kauri, on sale at T. & H. Cooke's, 67. Queen-street. BREATHER BEDS, Kapok Down Beds, ST Pulu Beds, and all kinds of Mattrasses, Palliasses, Bolsters, and Pillows for Sale at T, and 11. Cooee's, 67, Queen-street. / \IN LV ESTABLISHMENT in Auckland \J employing Steam Power in the Manu facture of Furniture is T. & 11, Cooke's, 67. Queen-Btreet. PiSRAMBULATORS.atReduced Prices, on sale at T. & H, Cooee's, 67. Queen street. FIVE Per Cent. Discount allowed to Cash Purchasers at T. & H. CoOKß'fl Furniture and Carpet Warehouse C 7, Queen £ rcet. " TTIVER OF THEE, LOVE, EVER OP XL/ THEK." On Tnesday will meet in fair Kllerslio. -Admission, One Shilling; Children, Halt Price. J. MORRISON, Lessee. ■VTOTICE.—To be Bold lor Cash, Fifty Jji Dozen Men's Flax Shirts, 3s lid, worth 5a 6d, at Coomiiks", 92, Queen-street. JVr OR T H C< HOB E. NOTICE. PRINCE OF WALE 3" BIRTHDAY. Ham and Corned Boef with Tea and Coffee, for a SHILLING, at FOSTER'S LUNCHBON BOOMS (Two Doors from Flagstaff Hotel). IAA PIECES OF GREY CALICO, JL x_/\_/ the fine Mexican make, 3d per yard.—J. Cosgrave and Co. OH. MAMMA, do take me to Ellerslie Gardens on luesday next? I want to see the Wild Bensti and Fireworks? They only charge Cd for children. Auctions. WEDNESDAY, 11 O'CLOCK. >' SEWING MACHINES, BLOCKING MACHINES, &c, GREY-STREET. R. ARTHUR WILL sell by auction at Mr Goodacre's Boot Upper Factory, Grey-street, on Wednesday, November 10th. 11 o'clock, THE STOCK and PLANT OB" BOOT CLOSER, consisting of— 6 Sewing! Machines, Blocking: Mb chine. Blocks, Benches, Shelving, Sec, &c. \V. S. COCHKANB.I [JAS. DACEB. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 10. UKDEE DILL OF SALE. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE ! HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE I 11 " ' " riIHE Subscribers will sell at their Rooms, JL on Wednesday, 10th instant, at 11 o'clock, HOUSKHOLD FURNITURE, oonsietine of —Hair-seated- Couch, Loo Table, Chaira. Clocks. Cheffonier, Linoleum, Carpet Oilcloth, Mats. Glassware. ChSSt Crockery, Curtains. Lamp, Iron Be£ Bteadß, Mattresses, Pulowa, Bedding. •Colonial Couches. Mirron. Chest Drawers, Waahstand and Ware, Kitchen ; / ; 13Jftnsils, Tubs, etc. S^SpEL CQCHRANE & SON, ■"" 'Auctioneers. [Continued on^urtlj Page].