Napoleon and the Boulogne Flotilla.

The following description of the incident I when, Napoleor^ nearly occasioned the de struction of {'Boulogne flotilla hasheen forwarded-tCj tty , Revue Politique el LiMraWe from, a priv«a jmemoir; The writer, who •was an eye-wSWiess, says :—" One morning, when the Bißperor.was mounting his horse; he announce! that' he intended to hold a ■review of !his naval forces, and gave the I "order that the vessels which-lay in'the I ■harbour skould alter their positions, as the 'review was to he held on the opeii sea. He startod'isn his usual ridej giving orders that everything should be arranged on his return, the tioae of which he indicated. His wish was communicated to Admiral Bruix, who responded with imperturbable coolness that he was very sorry, but that the review coiild not take place that day. Consequently hot a vessel was moved. On his return from his ride the Emperor asked whether all was ready. He was told what the Admiral had said. Twice tho answer had to lie repeated to him before he could realise its nature^ and then violently stamping his foot on the ground, he sent for the Admiral. The Emperor met him half-way. With eyes burning with rage, he exclaimed in an excited voice, ' Why have my orders not been executed ?' With respectful firmness, Admiral Bruix replied, ' Sire, a terrible st inn is brewing. Your Majesty may con vince yourself of it; would you without need expose the lives of so many men ?' The heaviness of the atmosphere and the sound of thunder in the distance more than justified the fears of the Admiral. 'Sir,' said the Emperor, getting more and more irritated, 'I have given the orders once more ; why have they not been executed ? The consequences concern me alone. Obey !' * Sire, I will not obey,' replied the Admiral, ' Yoa are insolent !' And the Emperor, who still held his riding whip in his hand, ad vanced toward the Admiral with a threat ening gesture. Admiral Bruix stepped back and put his hand on the sheath of his sword and said, growing very pale, ' Sire, take care !' The whole suite'stood paralysed with fear. The Emperor remained motionless for some time, his hand lifted up, his eyes fixed on the Admiral, who still retained his menac ing attitude. At last tho Emperor threw his whip on the floor. M. Bruix took his hand off his sword, and, with uncoveredhead, awaited in silence the result of the painful scene. Rear-Admiral Magon was then ordered to see that the Emperor's orders were instantly executed. ' As for you, Sir,' said the Emperor, fixing his eyes on Admiral Bruix, ' you leave Boulogne within twenty-four hours and depart for Holland. Go!' M. Magon ordered the fatal movement of the fleet on which the Emperor had in sisted. The first arrangements had scarcely been made when the sea became very high. The black . sky was pierced by light ning, the thunder rolled, and every moment the line of vessels was broken by the wind, and shortly after that which the Admiral had foreseen came to pass, and the most frightful storm dispersed the vessels in such a way that it seemed impos sible to save them. With bent head, arms crossed, and a sorrowful look on his face, the Emperor walked up and down on the beach, when suddenly the most terrible cries were heard. More than twenty gunboats filled with soldiers and sailors were being driven towards the shore, and the unfortunate men were vainly lighting against the furious waves, calling for help which nobody could give them. Deeply touched by the spectacle and the heartrending cries and lamentations of the multitude which had assembled on tho beach, the Emperor, seeing his generals and ollicers tremble with horror, attempted to set an example of devotion, and in spite of all efforts to keep him back, he threw himself into a boat, saying, ' Let me go ! let me go ! they must be brought out of this.' In a moment the boat was filled with water. Tho waves poured over it again and again, and the Emperor was drenched. One wave larger than the others almost threw him overboard and his hat was carried away. Inspired by so much courage, officers, soldiers, seamen, and citizens tried to succour the drowning, some in boats, some swim ming. But, alas! only a small number could be saved of the unfortunate men. The following day more than 200 bodies were thrown ashore, and with them the hat of tho conqueror of Marengo. The sad . day was one of desolation for Boulogne and for the camp. The Emperor groaned under the burden of an accident which he had to attribute solely to his own ob stinacy. Agents were despatched to all parts of the town to subdue with gold the murmurs which were ready to break out into a tumult."

Cost of Royal Palaces.

The Queen for nearly a quarter of a century has never occupied Buckingham Palace for more than six days in each year. It cost an enormous amount to build, and several thousands are yearly expended-on ite main tenance. It is sumptuously furniehed in every part, and contains miles of fine pictures; and there it stands year after year, nobody ever entering in it, except on four afternoons when drawing-rooms are held, and on four evenings when state balls Or concerts are given. It ought either to be understood that this Palace should be open to Royal visitors of high rank* Or it should be converted into a hospital or museum. Tho vast sum which the Queen receives every year from tho country is not given to be hoarded up, but is intended to maintain the state and dignity of the Crown. The English Court has gradually acquired a most unpleasant reputation abroad for extrome parsimony, and one would think that instead of the Civil List charges amounting to over £400,000 a year, the1 Queen was only in'receiptof a tenth-of that amount

So far as expense goes, it saves a Royal visitor little or nothing to bo a guest at •'the Palace." The tips which are given are enormous. When the Emperor Nicholas passed Ascot week at Windsor Castle, in 1544, he left £3,000 for the servants, and gave twelve gold and diamond snuff-boxes to the lords and gentlemon of the house hold. In 1{?35 tho Emperor Napoleon gave £1,500 to the Windsor servants, and last year the King of the Netherlands expended nearly i'I.OOU in the same way. In fact, I believe the Lord Steward keeps a regular tariff of what is expected, the amount vary ing according to tho rank of the guest, and this :s formally pr»o«nt9d to the principal personage in attendance on him.—" Truth."

Piinted and Published by the Proprietor, Henry Brett, iof Symonds-street, at hie - General Printing Office, Wyndham-strect, in ■ the Province of Auckland, New Zealand. Saturday, February 23, 1884.

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np E S T:, I - M'.rdlrN I A L Sp -a- i -.'."••.-'.-.■.■,-. s,^ ....... ... .. ,to : " PtSSSS'.! COLONISTS' nUIDE J3 RETT'S, ,V/»LQNIBTS' <JTUIDE .:- .. . v.rjiAND-!'. . ) pYCLOPjKDIA OF TTSEFUL i OF U SEFUL ] KNOWLEDGE » -1 '•■ NOWLEDGB,"- ■ BEING • i, I A COMPENDIUM OF INFORMATION BY PRACTICAL COLONISTS ;: 1 ', UPON FARMING, HORTICULTURE, AND ALL SUBJECTS OF INTEREST TO ' > NEW ZEALAND SETTLERS. Edited by Thomson W, Leys Tho publisher has much pleasure in acknow ledging receipt of the .following testimonials from well-known agriculturalists and other praotical colonists on the value of the above work;— Tho following letter is from Mr James W\i - LACE, Hillside. Papatoitoi. As one of the most practical and successful settlers in the Auckland district, his opinion is of great value. "Sin,—l have looked forward with a con siderable degree of interest to the publication of Brett s Colonists' Guide, and can now say that it has far exceeded my expectations. Hardly a day passes without my finding some thing in its pages both interesting and instruc tive. It is a book that should be in every settler's house in the colony. The portion devoted to farming is full of reliable informa tion, and I have no hesitation in saying that it is .the most comprehensive and useful guide for a New Zealand colonist ever published." From Sir George Grey, K.C.B.—" My dear Sir,—l have kept in constant use for upwards of two months the copy of Brett's Colonists' Guide and Cyclopaedia of Useful Know ledge, which you were good enough to send mp. I have tested it in many ways upon a great variety of useful subjects, and am satisfied that it is by far the best work of the kind I have ever seen. I feel that its merits and usefulness in re lation to all practical subjects, on which a settler s comfort and success depend, render it a necessary appendage to every home in New Zea land.—Faithfully yours, G. Grey. — Kawau. January 7th, ISSi." „M,R John Wallace, of Bothwell Park. Waiuku (formerly of Flat Bush), who is one of our earliest settlers, and has been for many years closely connected with every effort to pro mote the agricultural interests of the Auckland district, writes as follows :— " Dear Sir,—l havo much pleasure in adding my mite in warm commendation of Brett's Colonists' Guide. It is a book that should bo, not only in every farmer's library, but should also be on every colonist's book-shelf, no matter in what line of colonial industry he or she may be engaged. There is information for all. In looking back over a perod of il years' of hard colo nial work how much valuable time and money might have been saved if at the beginning such a fund of information had been available to guide us as is now within the reach of all in the shape of Brett s Guide. Colonists, who desire to be worthy of the name, should not, from its ele gant appearance or the quality of the material make it a drawing - room book, to be looked at and admired as one would a picture or a curio; they should have it on the mantle-shelf, the sofa, or the corner of the table; in fact, anywhere sb that the eye of Father, Mother, Johnny, and Jenny and oven the helps, may have a chance of look ing at it during spare minutes in the heat of summer or the inclemency of winter. Mr Brett has shown pluck in bringing out such a book, has been exceedingly fortunate in the selection of his contributors, and I sincerely hope it will prove a financial success." Mr George Holdkhip. Managing Director of the Auckland Timber Company, and a practical colonist of long experience, writes :— "Sir, —I have looked over your Settlers' Guide, and consider it one of the moat useful and valuable books for the New Zealand settler ever published. Tho information is so varied, and the advice so practical. A Bingle paragraph will often be found worth more than the cost of the book. MR T. W. Hickjson. Estate Agent, Auck land, has contributed tho following :— " I have much pleasure in statingthat, having carefully examined into Brett's Colonist? Guide, I have no hesitation in saying I consider it good value for the price asked for it, in fact, worth ten and twenty tunes the money to almost anyone engaged in rural Industries.* From a Pukekoho Settler. Pukekohe, December 1,18?3. "Dear Sir,—l have recently been presented by a friend of mine with a copy of your valuable work. The Colonists' Guide. It contains well < written articles on nearly every subject of interest to the settler, except religion, with which it does not meddle. Those articles are evidently written by practical men, and contain the result of much experience in a compact and JhSwlt.'SS"- . TP™ wc ha™ descriptions of the best breeds of Horses, Cattle, Sheep, Poultry, Sif^^ t?:-'J? r thi ß pa-rt of th >c worlQ i ""id there is alsoa well-made digest of such laws of New Zealand as are of special interest to the ordinary %}*s.&* vcd-- th.? book is tt real v»<*e Mecum, and Bhould be in the possession of every settler in the Colony. — Yours respectfully, W. H. ■ " Dear Sir,—Having subscribed for Brett's Colonists' Guide I beg to say that I amTery pleased with it. Theamountof practical infor mation contained in it is invaluable, and I con sider it tho best SOs worth yet offered to the New Zealand Public No setUe? or budnes! man, should be without it. I think public opinion will say that you have conferred a boon on tho colony by your spirited effort. Thankine you personally, and wishing the publication every success, I am, Sir, yours truly, Noah Consul Griffin writes as follows with re ference to this work. Asa goniloman of exten sivo literary acquirements, and acquainted with the valuable library of practical works for which .wo are indebted to tho United States, his opinion is noteworthy :— " The book is tho most valuable work of the kind published in the Colbnies.' I'have read every chapter in it with attention and pleasure. Tho oxtent, variety, and accuracy of its infor mation are extraordinary. It is.whatit claims to be. a Cyclopaedia of Universal Knowledge. Tho insight that it gives Into the most approved methods of agriculture, tho management of live stock, the dairy—in fact everything pertaining! to farming ope+ationsj-oommend it to everyone interested in tho prosperity of the colony. The I editor lias .displayed most excellent taste and judgment!' All His ideas are eminently broad and practical. The arrangement of the subject: matter is simply admirable. Ii am especially pleased with the articles on vinery, flax, fruit.. and hop Culture. The abstract of the local Government and land laws of this colony is the most succinct and intelligible that has come under my observation, whilst tho printing, binding, and illustrations of the work are superb." SUMMARY OF CONTENTS:' - The "COLONISTS' GUIDE AND CYCLO PJEDLI OF USEFUL KNOWLEDGE" con tains 830 pages, and is profusely illustrated with engravings, comprises sections on :— THE FARM, by Thomas Aixen: Direction for Bush and Fern Land; Growth of vari ous Cereal and Root Crops; Managementof' Cnttlo. Sheep, and Horses, with Cure of their Diseases, etc., etc. This section, which contains 217 closely printed pages, with many diagrams and illustrations, including* specimens of tho best pure-bred horses.sheep, and cattle, together with selections' front the Stud and Pedigree Stock Company's thoroughbred stock, comprises the carefully collated experience of some of the most successful Auckland and Canterbury Farmers.



HORTICULTURE, by W. Go section, which covers 10Gpage'«withnur-\c bus illustrations, special attention is paid to the management of Fruit Trees, with such simple directions and diagrams' for Pruning. Grafting, Budding, etc., that any settler, without previous knowledge or skill, can manage his orchard profitably. POULTRY.-'by'Thomas Allexs This;section, comprising 11 pages, gives specimens of tho best varieties of Poultry, with directions for their Management, Designs of Fowl-houses, Treatment of Diseases, etc. USEFUL MECHANICAL CONTRIVANCES. 31 Pages: Under this heading have been classed a, variety of contrivances, which ■will be found useful to the settler; hints and helps for the bush; cheese presses, carts, fences, gates, measuring and splitting tim ber, measuring garments, erecting walls and banks', windmills, &c, &c." PRESERVING AND STORING, 30 Pages: Includes the best methods of storing,drying, bottling, canning, and preserving fruit; the most approved modes of curing bacon and ' hams, with'design for smoke-house; Instruc tions for pickling, sauces, vinegar-making &.c.\ &c. '....' INSECTS AND AGRICULTURAL ENE MIES, by Capt. Bkoun : In this section, V Captain Bronn,. the well-known New Zea land entomologist, supplies the results of years of observation upon native and im ported insects, useful and injurious, with illustrations of the same, and directions for destroying garden and ©rehard pests. SCIENTIFIC BEE CULTURE, by J. Hop kins This interesting department has been fully and skilfully treated by Mr Hop kins, of Matamata, whose works on tho subject are well known throughout New Zealand. WINE-GROWING AND MANUFACTURE, Practical Arboriculture, Tobacco Culture, Hop Growing and Silkworm Rearing, with Cultivation of Olives, Tea, &c, are each exhaustively treated. THE FAMILY DOCTOR, by Dr. Knight akd Mr. J. A. Pond, of Auckland, comprises Treatises on both Allopathic and Homoeo pathic systems, compiled with special regard to Country Settlers. To it is appended a MAORI PHARMACOPffiLV giving the medicinal properties of New Zealand Bush Trees and Plants. COTTAGE COOKERY AND FOODS, covering 120 pages, is a complete Treatise on Cookery, according to the best methods, and com prises some thousands of easy receipts for tasty dishes, without the flummery of ordi nary Cookery Books. HOUSEHOLD HINTS extend the information in the Cookery Books with many usefu. directions on Household Management, COTTAGES FOR SETTLERS.: Four designs of Useful Cottages, with plans and detailed Estimates, are given,«o ths.t fie settler can simply copy the specification ar 1 send to the mill and procure the complete material for the erection of his house. ALES, WINES AND SYRUPS, PAINTING, TANNING. SOAP-MAKING, ami HINTS FOR PROSPECTORS, form separate sec tions, containing a large amount of Valuable Information. LEGAL MEMORANDA, prepared by Mr Thomas Cotter, Auckland City Solicitor, giving a digest of all the laws which it is imperative for a settler to know, including Fencing Act, Scab in Sheep Act, Timber Floatage, Roads, etc., etc. The above recapitulation only enumerates the General Heads indicating the scope of the work. It is the largest Book ever published in Austral asia, is Handsomely Bound in Cloth, and published at an exceedingly (Low Price, for a Cyclopaedia of this description — namely, TWENTY SHILLINGS (20s). JJeNRY BRETT- W V N D H A M - S T R E E T, publisher. W • C« DENN ES, THE GREAT SEWING MACHINE IMPORTER, Has just received a Large Shipment of Challenge Machine of the World— XHE WHITE CO.'S SEWIN MACHINE, The Most Silent The Cheapest The Most Rapid The Highest Arm The Most Simple The Largest Table The Mast Easy to Work The Best Cover The Most Durable The Simplest Shuttle The Most Elegant The Neatest Stitch Tbeadlb Machines, from £5 10a. DENNES'S CHALLENGE BICYCLES AND TRICYCLES. BICYCLE. !Bin„ from £10. f~S2MOW CASH Oft DEFERRED PAYMENTS. -,-''. - ' ■ . ..- Hi TREMENDOUS REDUCTION. . I ■ LITTLE WERTHEIM..:...: £3 15s. FRISTER AND ROSSMANN. from £4 Is FRISTER & ROSSMANN TREADLE MACHINE, from £8. STANDARD TREADLE ""-"• ' '' MACHINE, " :<■■- fI . £6 108. Mr Dennis does not intend leaving Auckland, put is going-more extensively than ever into the Sewing Machine and Bicycle Trade, having purchased for cash a large quantity of that King of Machines, the White; also, Wertheim, Jisterand Rossman, Standard, and Domestic, direct from the factories; the latter 10s below any one in town. Defies competition. TH E Q- REAT T\ EPO T, QUEHN-STREET. T IME • B T L^ OF BEVONPORT tlf AND LAKE COACHES. . ALTERATION FOR FEBRUARY. Leave Victoria Wharf. Devonport, at 10.20 a-m., 2 p.m.. and 1.20 p.m. Leave Takafuna School-house at lLlsa.Ri • 3 p.m.. and 5.16 p.m. , »."•*""-"■•» SuNDA-sra-Leavo Devonpprt at 10.15 Cm. and' 3 p.m. Leave Lake School-house IL3O a.m ; andSpjn. . ' " ■ FARE EACH WAY, ONE SHDJLING. • "jr.-3. QUICK. Proprietor '



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C'HAS. TV'IL LI AM SON, HOUSE, LAND, fc FINANCIAL AGENT HIGH-ST., NEAR SHOKTLAND-ST. Bankers: National Bank of New Zealand. RENTS and INTEREST Collected. MONEY Invested for Capitalists on First class Securities without charge. Six per cent allowed on deposits until invested. MORTGAGES and LOANS Negotiated. BUILDING SOCIETY SHARES Bought. ESTATES Managed for Absentees. HOUSES TO LET and PROPERTIES FOR. SALE placed upon my Lists Free of Charge.. ALLOTMENTS Bought and Houses Built on. the Weekly Payment System. BUILDING ALLOTMENTS FOR SALE. at per foot:— Newmarket. 80s Weststreet, 60s Mount Eden Road,£lolos Hepburn-Btreet, 80» Randolph-street Ligar Place. 65s Bond-street, 25s Kmmett^street, 62s 6d Beresford-street. 50s Conquest Place. £6 Howe-street, 90s Duke-street. 80s Hackett-street, 50s William-street. 80s Northcote, 10s Customhouse-street O'Connoll-street, 60s Fort-street (lease), 60s And in various other streets at low rates. £4000 TO LEND, in Sums of £10 and upwards, ongood securities. FOR IMMEDIATE SALE—Beautiful Villa Site, close to Domain; 'busos pass every seven minutes. , £320—New 5-roomed House For Sale in Cod- I rington-strcet; situate in nice grounds. Easy terms. £300—New House and 5 Allotments (fenced) For Sale in Russell-street. A bargain. £8 YEARLY—Allotments to be Leased in Howe and Bercsford streets for Long Term of Years. Money lent to build with if desired. £700—New Villa Residence For Sale on Pon- SOnby main road. 8 rooms: gas and city v/ater. £290.—New House and Surge Allotment For Sale in Newton on easy terms. MOUNT EDEN.—Newly-erected Villa Resi dence, with concrete tank, detached wash house, stable, buggy house, largo orchard and garden. £800. SEAFIELD ROAD. — Six-roomed House, nearly new. very convenient: price. £450. GENTLEMAN'S VILLA RESIDENCE For Sale at Home Bay; 10 rooms and out-houses. Every accommodation, fine sea view, splendid orchard and garden, paddock for cow. Owner leaving the colony: will bo sold a bargain. LAKE 'HAKAPUNA-20 and 30-aere Farms b or Salo. excellent land, at £15 per acre. £?50.—New house for sale in Upper Queen street : well linished: very pleasant view. SPRING-STREET, Freeman's Bay—«-roorned House Kur Hale, well finished ; city water, and all othi-v oi.nv.-.iiicnces. Price. £330. NF.LSOi'-S'UREET — 2 Brick Semi-detached V Ala Residences For Suit, with large allotment and tiriu view. Chance for speculator. KYIIER PASS-Ni-.w Shop und Dwolling house of 5 rooms and -scullery For Sale, in tho best position for business in this thoroughfare. ARCH HILL—S-rooNicd Hmnse For Sale (new): allstment, o» x 430; £210. Also 4 rooms and scullery : £120 ; leasehold. MOUNT EDEN ROAD—Substantially-built "•roomed House For Sale ; gas; large allotment. Prico. £600. NOIUTH SHORE—New Seven-roomed House For Sale, near Cheltenham Reach ; very con venient : huge allotment: price. £475. Also New 4-nx>med House with large shed. £2-5. MOLNT KIIEN—New four-roomed House with bay window For Sale: volcanic soil. £175. Also. Seven-roomed Hou.sc: quite new; bay window, vimiiiii blinds, every accommoda tion. Price. liVifl. REMUKRa— 12 acres of Land For Sale, with house, stable, fee. Magnificent view of harbour. £350—7-roomed House (new) For Sale, off Hep burn-street : kitchen range, city water laid on. ROCKY NOOK—New Cottage for Sale in most salubrious portion of this fast rising dis trict : fitted with register grato. colonial oven. PONSONBY—Six-roomed House and Stable. £380. Large Six-roomed House for £400. DEYONPORT—House and 1 acres garden For Sale. Fruit Trees in full bearing. Also, Four roomed House and scullery. Quite new; large allotment. Price £265. Grand view of Auckland. £160 —HOUSE and Allotment For Sale In William-street, near St. James's Church. HOUSE at Mount Eden, with about two acres ground, having a main frontage of 417 ft.; orchard, garden, cowshed, pigsty, fowl-house, &c. Price £750. Easy terms, HAMILTON (Waikato)—House and acre of ground For Sale, two minutes' walk from Bonk of New Zealand, for £95. Lot 321. NORTHCOTE — Seven-roomed Houße, out buildings, &c and 30 Acres of Land, For Sale; Very Cheap. Grand view of the harbour. Also, New 7-roomed House and nearly 5 acres. DEVONPORT, Lake Road — Several very choice Villa Sites For Sale, having road and sea frontages, and possessing the finest landscape views to be found around Auckland. WAITEMATA RIVER FRONTAGE—Land For Sale at £2 per acre, in large or small blocks. BRIGHTON ROAD. ParneU — Six-roomed House For Sale, allotment 40 x 100. Price £300. PONSONBY — New Six-roomed House and Workshop For Sale; two allotments; two frontages. Easy terms. FARMS also For Sale at Waikomiti, Paremo rcmo, Waitakerei, Mahurangi, North Shore, Papakura, &c. Also, see List in " New Zealand Herald " and " Weekly News." CHAS. WILLIAMSON, ESTATE AGENT, HIGH-STREET WHANGAREI HOTEL, OPPOSITE TOWN WHARF, WHANGAREI. MRS LEA Desires to inform the Public of Whangarei and Burrounding districts that she has purchased the above old-established and well-known hotel, and has appointed Mr A. G. BRIGHT as Manager of tho same. The Manager takes this opportunity of informing the public that no Btone will bo left unturned to make this a popular house with travellers generally, and particular regard will be paid to the convenience and necessities of families visiting the district. Civility, attention, and moderate charges can be depended on. Special regard will be paid to selling none but the Best Brands of Liquors. Saddle Horses and Boats en hire. Trap meets trains from all steamers. PREMIER HOTEL, WAIORONGOMAI (Near the Telegraphic Office), is the LEADING HOTEL IN THE DISTRICT. The Proprietor is now Erecting Large and Important Additions, including numerous Bed rooms and Private Parlours, which will be fitted up with every regard to the Care, Com fort, and Enjoyment of ."Guests. No expense whatever has been spared to constitute this the Premier Hotel of the To Aroha Goldfield, and make it the Favourite Resort of the Travelling Public The Wines and Spirits are of the Best Brands. Billiards. Stabling — Convenient and Extensive. J. B. KILT AN. Proprietor. XXI CYCLE'S. T;RI CYCLES The largest and best-selected Stock of Ma chines in New Zealand, including tho Rudgk (unequalled for its strength, lightness, and speed —ono mile being ridden'fn 2min'. 40Mt5scc—the fastest on record). Excelsior, British Mail, D.H.F„Prkmier,ExtuaS.Express". Tricycles —Willis's Sociable, and Single, Duplicate parts of all machines kept in stock. Repairs a speciality.' " SERVICE &:FITTON, >-' > •• 22, Grey-st, Auckland, BOYS* VELOCIPEDES, 225; PERAMBULATORS. 16s: INVALID CARRIAGES, all kinds (Wholesale , . and Retail); . BABY.SLEEPING CARRIAGES: Also, BICYCLES (best English make), ROCK ING HORSES. &c. • Ri. A N D.E R S ON, PAHRAMATTA-STRKKT. H-7>NKY. Awarded Four Pr* . ,