KILDEE; OR, The Sphinx of the Red House.

BY MAY E. BRYAN,

Author of "The Bayou Bride," "The

Fugitive Bride," &c.

CHAPTER XXXVI.

It was nearly time for the curtain to rise •when Hazard entered the theatre. The new building was filled from pit to gallery. Seats for the members of the press had, however, been reserved, and the represen tative of "The Rattler" made his way to a place in front of the stage. The orchestra •was playing an overture, and among the musicians was Max Rubin. His fair curls, and the peculiar pose of his head and play of his arm. as he handled the bow of his vio loncello, made him known to Hazard, even before he saw the face of this friend he really liked so well. _ Hazard had already seen Kildee. A whisper from his neighbour drew the atten tion of the girl as she sat in the mayor s handsome box, whose rose-silk flutinge and lace draperies made a fitting frame for her rich, delicate face. To this face Hazard turned his opera-glass the instant after he had recognised Max among the orchestra performers. He saw that -she looked pale and disturbed ; he saw that her'eyes were, bent in a wistful, intent way oh the young musician,'and in his impetuous way he i umped at >a conclusion. "She does not love Heathcliff, he said to himself. "She loves Max, who found her a" starving waif and took care of her. The poor fellow worships her, and he ought to have her. I'll help him to get her, too. Never mind if it does exasperate my lord mayor. He will find that money can't buy him everything." . . Again he searched the girls face through the magnifying lens. Yes, she scarcely looked pale, and her dark eyes seemed to rest sadly and yearningly on Max, who had not yet seen her. The con clusion Hazard had drawn appeared quite reasonable to himself. He could not know of the hard trial Kildee had had that after noon in Mme. Jean's ice-cream parlour—of the struggle with herself and the bitterness of the renunciation she had determined on. He could not know that the words : " She threw herself on his sympathy; he will marry her through pity; the marriage is absurd; it will blight his social and political prospects," rang in her ears above the music of all these sweet-toned instruments. He could not guess what a weary, home sick longing came over her as she saw Max sitting there, and remembered her old life of wandering and makeshift and merriment; of cares sweetened with love, and fun and happy comradeship. When she had first caught sight of his blonde head, her heart ■α-ave a gT-eat throb and she half sprang from her seat. "It is Max ! Oh, it is Max !" she said, in an eager whisper. Then she remembered the many eyes that were turned upon her; she turned and met Heathcliff's kind but slightly-restraining look, and she sank back onner seat with hot cheeks. "You shall go to them when the play is over," the mayor said reassuringly. "It is likely your friend Lottie is here too ; I see the name Carlotta on the nropramme." In the second scene Lottie made her ap pearance. She was dressed as a French peasant, and looked roguish and pretty. .Kildee's heart beat fast, her eyes filled with tears. It was well for her composure that Lottie did not-sec, npr* .^\le*sjb, 4 <clid not recognise her. When the curtain fell on the first act, Hazard; with a reporter's privi lege,- went, behjnd ,tho scenes. ; He name plump upon M. Ducciole, otherwise Duck, who had a part iii the nextsceneas an anti quated beau, and was got up in powdered wig and shoe-buckles. The Professor of Shakspere received him with open arms, and! took him at once to see Lottie. That little lady was inherdressfng-room, touching . up her eyebrows preparatory to putting on a fresh bodice, but she responded to her father's call, snatched a lace shawl and wrapped herself in it, and opened the door. " Dear me, it is Hazard," she cried, her Washes eclipsing her rouge. "I saw you in the crowd, sir, and flung you a sly kise which I don't think you noticed, you were staring so at somebody in oneof the boxes—a woman, of course. I'm glad to see you ; you look well; quite the political dandy. But your face has some lines on it which were not there last June when you said cood-bye to us that night at the wretched little hall in that little town—Rock Springs —was its name ? Ah, none of our folks will soon forget that town, or that night. You left us before the play was over; do you know that Kildee'e mother was there and Recognised her, and took her away from us? It broke us all up in our busi ness, and nearly broke our hearts too to give up the darling child. She was just like our own, you know. Poor Max, he took it terribly. He followed her right away, but he missed finding her. And it's dread fully strange, distressed as she was at part ing with us, she has never written one line —never* I wrote and wrote to Wallport, where her mother said they would be, but ttotawordin replyi" : "Perhaps she was not permitted to write .*»*• receive your letters." '*W must be so. I know what a dear lerfng little creature she was. I suppose that woman, who had such a convenient Way of forgetting she had a child until she took a fancy tp remember, it—l suppose she objected to Kildee's holding any communi cation with the friends that had taken care of her, Ma x has been tramping the country over trying to find her, until he spent his lastdailar, poor, dear goose!" Lottie said, shaking her head. ' need riot look any further,' 7 said jkazardV "He has seen her, or he. will see her. Why, |tfax, old fellow, how are you? L themaster with you?" he: brokeoff. ' , '%J t '~.'■■ , Max's face had appeared at the door, a white, dazed look upon it. "Hazard, 1, he said, speaking huskily, "who is that in the box with Mayor Heath cliff? They t/Old me the man was Mayor Heathcliff. The girl,: ; they say, was his bride, or that she was to be married to him soon. But she looked—l had only a glimpse at her face; she drew back-in the shadow of. the curtain—but she looked—like Kildee." • ; « She is Kildee, Max." . / ♦•Where has she "been all this time? Where is her mother ?": , \ V ft I don't know where in the mischief she fias been; and I have never seen her mother. I had not Been Her until, a week ago, I met her in,a strange kind of way. I fcad lib conversation with her then, and have not had since. , • She ?fst HeathelifFs prote'gSe, , and I haVe nothing to eta with him." , ■ " How came she tinder his care ? /'I, can't, tell you; it's all a puzzte to

' me."' ,1 - ■', ■',-■-.':-■.,-■. --"••'. '•'■' i in "r : --:' : 'A And is she torr-marry mm ?" "Sothev say,? so be pays; somehow I don't -think it's her wish. She lopks un happy to-nighfc, andslie wafccß'es you and iotibie in.a wistful way.'!; , V* # t _;,"•'; "Littledarling 1" criedliottie., "Ifeel ■are she cares for us. I want to find out all this mystery. Imusfc see her this very bight. Hazard; can't you getr that high jnfehty personage tobring her to uf behind the sbenes when the play is over ? ■ _ . "I'll bring hei; myself," said Hazard. * f I'll bring her in spite of hj«»;, ? ' ~ "Goodjwss; there's the bell for the cur tain to rise, and I go on; sp soon and not a m wadyi" -'odad' tetiti?, Aavtins ftW.

"Now go this minute, both of you. Bβ sure you bring Kildee, Hazard." Five minutes afterwards Lottie tripped on the stage, launched into an animated dialogue with the villain of the play, whose plots against the lovely prima it washer part to detect while pretending to be his ally. In the midst of Tier arch posing, she threw a glance at the mayor's box, caught Kildee's eye, and flung her two quick kisses. Kildee smiled radiantly, but the next instant the shadow settled in her eyes. She looked with sad yearning at Lottie's happy face. She could see no change there, while she —ah ! the old merry life seemed so/a>\ She was such a happy child then; now she was a woman. Love and sorrow had ripened her so soon—too soon.

She became conscious that Heafchcliff was looking down at her with questioning sympathy. Hβ did not understand what she was feeling, but he saw that the sight of her old friends had affected her pro foundly. He bent down and whispered : "You will speak with them to-night, and to-morrow you shall go and see them. They are to stay a day, and play again be fore they leave." The curtain fell on the last act, and.in'a second Hazard Hall was at the door of the mayor's box. He glanced at Heathcliffand slightly, nodded as he passed in. He ap proached Kildee, bowed, and handed her the bouquet she had nearly forgotten. "I am commissioned by our mutual friends," he said, "to bring them to you behind the scenes." He extended his hand to take hers, but Heathcliff interposed. " I will spare you the trouble of accom panying Miss Gonzalis," he said, in his quiet, cold way. He took Kildee's hand and laid it on his arm. He passed Hazard without noticing him further, and led Kildee through the door that opened into the apartments and passages known as " behind the scenes." Lottie was on the watch for her. She came flying to her in a short pleasant dress. Heathcliff drew back and stood leaning against the wall outside of hearing of what I they might say. Lottie caught Kildee in her arms, laughing and crying at once. Then she held the girl off from her and cried: _ "Ah, how you have changed! You have grown a little lady—a little queen, but you always had that stately way. Lα Petite Princesse you know Max used to call you." " Where is Max ?" " Why, he was here just now—Max ! where has he vanished ?"

Max was standing out of sight behind the scenery, where he had stopped when he saw Kildee. Ho wanted to give himself a little time that he might meet her calmly. Lottie went on : " Max, poor fellow, has been searching for you everywhere, half crazy because he couldn't find a bit of clue to your whereabouts. He wrote and wrote, but not a line from you." "I wrote many letters. They were al destroyed and yours never reached me. I could not mail or get my letters myself. I was on an island—kept there against my will."

" And your mother—" " She was not my mother. She deceived me. Oh, I have suffered a great deal. I thought I had no friend - none; but the good God befriended me. He sent me a kind protector." " You mean that good-looking gentleman who came with you ?" " Yes; Mr Heathcliff. He is mayor of the city, and will probably be governor of the State."

" And he. will marry you, Kildee ? It is like a fairy tale." Kildee's face suddenly paled. " Who told you so ?" she asked tremu lously. "There is no assurance of such a thing. lam not fit to be the wife of Mr Heatbcliff." •■ You are fib to be the wife of a king," cried Lottie. "Is she not, Max ?" Max had drawn near them, but he stood hesitating, looking at Kildee. He was pale and his face bore witness of an inward tumult over her features, and she came to him holding out her hands, " Oh, Max ! how glad I am to see you I" He did not reply. He did not embrace her, to Lottie's indignant surprise. He held her hands and looked at her. His look was so earnest and sad that Kildee's eyes filled. She said : "Do you find me changed, Max?" " Yes, you are changed, much changed for the short while," he answered. "But she's all the sweeter for it; why don't you tell her so, stupSd ?" cried Lottie, tapping him sharply with her fan. He was still looking at Kildee. "You have suffered," he said. I heard you tell Lottie so. But—you are happy now. You are quite happy ?" he re peated, changing the assertion into an in quiry. His intense look made her eyes /alter. " I have every reason to be content," she said after awhile. " I have friends who surround me with all kindness." " Mr Heathcliff is—" "Hβ is a good, true man," said Kildee earnestly. "You must know him. He will perhaps come with me to-morrow to see you." "Do not bring him," Max burst forth. " Let us have you with us that little while just as you used to be." There was a depth of emotion in his vpice that surprised Kildee. She had always known him as light-hearted. He must have had sdme trouble she thought, and she looked at him anxiously. What she saw in his eyes made her breath come quickly. She turned away. . "They are beginning to put out the lights," she said. "Yes," answered Lottie. "We will say good-night to you now, and to-morrow morning you will come to us, and we shall have such a chat as will remind you of the dear old times. Mamma is at the hotel; she had her ancient enemy, neuralgia, this evening, «nd papa hurried back to her like a dutiful sponso, as soon as he had been run through by Count Algerian % sword, Come early, dear; you know we have a matinee at two."- . f Heathcliff had stood out of hearing of what had been said, but he - had been keenly though quietly observant. He had seen Max's agitation, and had interpreted

iff He loves her," he said to himself— "not in the brotherrlike fashion she. told me of. She was not aware of this deeper feeling; but it is plain to mo. Does she not respond to it ?r-unconsciouply, perhaps. He is very handsome, with his frank, blue eyes and sunny hair. Does she love him ? She was very much agitated to-night. Is it possible that in trying to do her good, I have come between; this child »nd Jber hkppinesa?" : The thought troubled him. The idea that Kildee loved another somehow made him feel more desolate. It was as though there was no love for him anywhere. He bad been fancying that he could make some sunshine for himself out of the affection this sweet, rich young spirit could give him when «he was his wife, and now— ! But his trouble was mostly for her. . "If she really cares for him, I will not Interpose'ihv selfish wish between them," he said ; and he determined to lead Kildee to confide in him.

4-s they drove homewards through the balmy night, cooled with dews and lighted with stars, he said : " Now you may talk to me on that im- : portant matter you were going to tell me about this afternoon. Uhat is it, my bird?' At hia,. words—at the question which brought up all she had gone through this afternoon and the still bitterer trial of re nunciation which she had yet to go through, she trembled like a caught bird. She tried to answer, but stammered something in coherent! ; and waa silent.

" Speak freely, my child," he said reas suringly. " Remember it is your interest I have most at heart." . . l "But you must.not have my interests most at heart, Mr Heathcliff," voice to say.- " You must not let your care of them injure your own interests. " What do you mean, little one ? " You have asked me to marry you soon, Mr Heathcliff?" : 4 "Yes, Kildee. Day after tomorrow— Sunday-in the old church under the pines where I have been a worshipper so long— whose shadow falls over my mother s grave. Do you shrink from it, Kildee? Are you perfectly content to become my wite ? "No, .Mr Heathcliff." "I feared as much," he Baid gently. " Well, tell me all, dear child. Do not think I shall reproach you. It was not much to expect that you should love me— when there—" . p T " Oh, it is not that, dear friend. -But l am not worthy to be your wife. You, in your kindness and pity, are willing to take me as I am, but I am not willing to spoil your good, useful life. You overlook my defects, but others see them and know that I am not a fit mate for you."

"Is that all?" "Oh! is it not enough—enough ? Do you think I can consent to let you suffer for your own kindly - meant act ? This marriage will injure you socially and politi cally." ~, " You said that in a parrot-like way, little bird. You have been hearing some foolish gossip. Confess now." She made no answer. " And it has wounded you to the heart. Miserable meddlers ! Don't care for them, little one. They chatter as the blackbirds do for very emptiness of head. Listen to me, Kildee. This marriage is a matter between ourselves. There is but one ques tion in it for me. I will put it to you as directly as possible'; and you must lopk into your heart and answer it truly. Will you ?" , " Yes," she was constrained to answer. " Well then," and his hand closed firmly on hers, "is there anyone you love better than you love me i anyone you had rather marry if the other conditions were the same?' " There is not," she was constrained to answer, and the next breath she regretted having so answered, for it made useless all further argument from her the mar riage. He carried her hand to his lips, and then pressing it against his cheek said : "Then trouble yourself no more about the matter, my child." " But you - ?" she ventured to say wist fully. She would have given much to be able to ask: " Do you not love another better, oh, fax , better, than poor little me? Are you not going to marry me with your heart filled with her image?—thus sealing your un happiness and mine ?" But timidity withheld her. She stood in awe of him ; he was ao much older and wiser than she.

" I have told you that it would make me happier to have you in my home," he an swered, and then the carriage stopped. He saw her safely within "the doors of the Red House, and left her with that light, tender, passionless kiss on her brow. (To be Contimied.)

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Business Notices. : ' . ESTABMSHBBIBS9. r* EE & POTTER, CJOAUHBUILDERS, XX LORNEI AMD RUTLAND Stbkkts. Coacheß, CarriaKes, Waggonettes, Buggies, Pony Carriaorea, Carts, Drays, and every de scription of Vehicles kept in stock, or built to ° r N?B.—TrapsJent to cuatbmera whilst repairs are being executed. - _^___ i _____ M |-i C. HANSEN, Having taken over tho Shop lately occupied by A. H. Morris, in KARANGAHAPE ROAD, Wishes to aoquaint hia patrons and friends that he will still carry on tho PAINTING AND GLAZING BUSINESS In all its Branches. ,; R O U N D L I M E! GROUND LIME Fort Sale, SOUTHGATE'S MAIIURANGI ro HYDRAULIC GROUND In any quantity, for Concrete Paths. Floors. Collars, etc. Next to etono-flagging it is un rivalled for durability andhard-setting qualities. For tanks and other wot work it is a nrst-claß3 material. B. KEANE, SOLE AGENT. CUSTOMS-STREET. W. L E V s ' - iTdokbindek. paper ruler. ACCOUNT BOOK! MANUFACTURER, Wyndham-street. MERCHANTS' ACCOUNT BOOKS. Insurance and Mining Register Books Specially Music, Magazines, Public Libraries, and Sunday School Books Well Bound. Bakers' Special Ruled Day Books, Bibles, Prayer and Hymn Books BAND AND CHOIR* MUSIC BOOKS RULED. J. B. G ILFILLAH, COMMISSION MERCHANT, SHIPPING, CUSTOMS, AND GENERAL AGENT, Firth's Buildings, 75, Queen street, ", . Auckland, New Zealand. SOLE REPRESENTATIVE IN NEW ZEALAND FOR BROWN AND POLSON, PORN FLOUR MANUFACTURERS, ■ : . : • PAISLEY. AGENT FOR Novella, Ewer & Co., Music Publishers, Lon don. Sutton and Sons, Seedsmen, Reading. T. C. Hayward and Co., Canvas Smnners, etc., London, and other Leading Firms. Agent for the SALE AND PURCHASE OF PROPERTIES, AOEXT FOR trustees and absentees, Shortland-street. ' AJiixN OUii JtiROTliJbJJtiS, V\ Eaiablished 18(52 U-i^k* SOAP AND CANDLE MANUFACTURERS, COX'S CREEK, AUCKLAND. Manuiauiurers of tae Celebrausd Kxtract of Soup, JJialniectant Powder, First Prize Yellow blue Mottled, Double Crown, Economic, and Household, Carbolic, and other Medipjriul and ! toilet Soapa. made from tho purest of' Tallows, I AuoklanoV , N.B. — Cash Purchaaere Qt Tallow. Wool, Sheepskins, and Bones. > n(tHE~"Besb Gift for Home friends i 8 jL Brett's Auckland Almanac, containing a pictorial Representation of Queen-atrect, De ecription of the Provincial Districts New Guide j(o Hot Lake. &d, && , .' • , i coke, charcoal, fire >.%jf* . ' .■■WOOD. ' •'" !; " ■' v - ■ Bestßata, Titroo.and Pjriri Firewood .also, first-class Taupiri, Newcastle, and Kamo Coal, lat Lowest Price for Cash. Furnituro carefully Removed, and Goods delivered to all parts of the city and suburbs, at Lowest the Address: 'C. PIPER, opposite the Ponsonby Reservoir, and corner of Newton and Karanga hapeKoada. / : .;' ' ..'■.'' ' -i. •'' '*"( J. J. SWINNERTON, WOOD TURNER, WyurDHAM-STBEEI, S itstablishod lS(i6. - A reduction of 25 tier cent, on\ll caramon work. Billiard Balla Exchanged. Special care given to Re-turning- and Staining. Pool Pine, Marbles and Chalk Pockets, - always nhand. f '.■. : J. BDTOHKB.] [J. OUOOM X OCAL I*N DUST B. Y. Everyone interested In the prosperity of ' Auckland should purchase OOALLY-MADE SHIRTS AND UNDER. CLOTHING, And not imported goods. See that your draper supplies you with the best articles, which are made by THE SHIRT ANB UNDERCLOTHING MANUFACTURING CO,, GREAT NORTH ROAD QLEBH I L l , S CRATED WATER AND CORDIAL FACTORY, VICTORIA-STREET EAST .. (Lao:e Shaeland's). QRION. /^kRION. rjRION. WHAT IS-IT? ! riHAFF ! ! ' ' ' MESSRS STONE BROS. (My Agents) WILL RECEIVE ORDERS FOR ABOVE. Supplies in any quantity from Store or Works. F. 6taj£rahu, C< YMONDS STREET BOOT FACTORY. T. B. HEATH, Being about to' remove to his New; Shop and Factory, will continue for a fortnight Specie, Clearing Sales of his valuable and varied of Ladies', Gentlemen's and Children's Boots and Shoes for Cash Only. ri O T OB A T H IjT^toROTHS PUBLIC HOT. COLD, AND SHOWER BATHS, Victoria-street East. Charge—ONE SHILLING. Open all week days from tf a.nv to 9 p.m., and SUNDAY MORNINGS from 6 tiiriO a.m. The both- Toomsaroall private, and supplied with every convenience, Turkish towels, flesh and hair brushes, combs, respirators, soaps, &c Select Bath-rooms (private) for ladies every day, at all hours, -withfemiiie attendance, one Shilling an^ Sixpence, please note the Address—Victoria street East, above the Greyhound Hotel, and next the Cheap Bedding and Furniture Mart Auckland. N.B.—Barberin attendance. ■\T ON V M B t ,N T: S AND VERMONT MARBLES, JGKANITE. HEA^D STONES IN MARBLE AND STONm Iron Tomb Railings at Moderate Prices, Prices and Designs sent post-free. Country ■:'. orders carefully packed. TAIT BROTHERS, Monumental Works, Corner of Rutland and LorneateeetetoearQu^n.BtreetauabUqa),



Business Notices. Iron Curved for Verandas . (ANY PATTERN). SHORTEST NOTICE. George Mqcaul Manufacturing Plumber, AND IMPORTER OP ALL TRADE REQUISITES WELLESLEY STREET EAST (opposite New Library), and BROWN & DAVY STREETS, IHAMES, HAS FOR SALE— 200 Corrugated Galvanissed Tanks (assorted) 600 Colonial Ovens (all sizes) 60,000 feet Lead Edge Ridge Cap (all sizes) 50 000 feet O.G. Spouting (all size?) 50,000 feet Downpipes (all sizes) 50,000 feet Galvanized Water Pipe* (all sizes) Lead-head Nails, Lead Washers. Portable Ovens, Furnace Frames, Copper Boilers, '• etc., etc., etc. , - Awarded Three First Prizes for above lines, at Auckland Agricultural Show. Largest and best selection of Gas Globes in Auckland, As G. McCAUL is a direct importer for cash, he is in a position to supply the trade at the lowest remunerative prices. Liberal discounts to the trade. Country ordert punctually attended to. GEORGE ftflccAUL, Manufacturing Plumber, and Importer of aB Trade Requisites, Wellesley-st. East (opposite New Library), and Brown and Davy-streete, Thames. BT APPOINT- MBNT TO HIS EXCEIXT3NCY THE GOVERNOR. THAMES CARRIAGE AND DRAY FACTORY, VICTORIA-STREET EAST AND HIGH-STREET. AUCKL A N D. Telephone, 308, JAMES MACKIE, Coaohbtjodbb, MANAGER . Builder of every description of Vehicles. Itepairsln all the branches of the trade faithfully executed. Vehicles Bought and Sold on Commission. Coacb.builder3\Requisitcs in Stock. The Trade Supplied. Country Orders puiietaally attended to. Cash dealt with.. - ; FI SHE R & 0 0.. WHOLESALE SHIPPING AND FAMILY B,UTC H E R S ;■• m>-j-..* i. ■ Established- 1864. ■~..:>■;■.■■ .■• : . By Special Appotntment to His Excellency the tip v ernor, air W, F. r Jervoie;. His Excellency ; Sir J nines Ferguson; and H.R.H. the. Duke . ot, Edinburgh; also. Kosha Butchers to the Je QUifiEN-STKEET, AUCKLAND, N.Zi Families waited on in Town or Suburbs. \ POULTRY of all kinds DRESSED to ORDER, De>lerssnGatrte : ~_' ■ ,: • ■ • ■--■' Homercured Hams and Bacon Corned Beef in Large Quantity. Imports of Sausage Casings „ „* The Trade Supplied N.B.—Calves* Rennets. . tsft. Customera Supplied with Ice. '•';.'■• Telephone Noi3^B. r J' Z V ■ "■'■'. p '°- 80xN0.434^ H"' OLROYB - AND LONGBOTTOM/ GENERAL MOOD TURNERS. Albert-stwsev Auckland, opposite Y.M.G.A. ■ V 1;. Rooms. ••;' >'" v ■ ; '' '■ - : -' '* Bandsaw Cuttings, Carvings, Architraves, and* Fretwork done at Lowest Rates. Table, Chair, and Sofa Loc;9. Bod Posts, Drawer Stumps, etc,, always 'm stock. BILLIARD BAi it& HE-TURNED AND STAINED. ATriali3 ■Respectfully Solicited. ~ J. BUTOHEE.] '■■'.■."; [J. GSQ6M-; HAVE FOR SALE:- Kod and Bar Xron, Wire Nails . . Fencinß Barb Wirej Roofing Iroa Sash Weights, Buckets, Tubs Springe and Patent Axles Coarse and Fine Salt . 110;h.p. nominal Portable Engine.: by Wallis and Steevjens, with duplicate ' wearing parts " ... Hoisting Engines, from 3 to 5 h.p., with reversing gear. "\ GRO OM, BUT C H -JB R, & Cp., , FORT-STREET. Telephones 211. J .- __" D WI N J O N E.S (Latfi E. and A. Jonesj, j House, if drnishinq, akd Genkraii IRONMONGER. Ponsonby Road and Pomoallier Tβ?cast /'Auckland, N.Z. .„ Agentfor" hePhosnix Fire Office. Advertisement. Agent for Aookland jiVEWNa i- ;''■ %M '■ ' STAB.''-, ; ' :'• ,-■_ ..,: Post Office Savings Bank, Money Order OlHca. Telegraph 3toUo^J^phone^saeavu___ T TT ° w D E N, WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, • QUEEN-STREET. Has now convenience for making and repaic ing of Jewellery and for the repairs o£ every description of Watches,"Chronometers, &c, &c,. and to further increase his repairing and manu-j factoring' department he 1 is; disposing of the, remainderof his PIANOS at andunderoo3t. .- . Persons having old gold jewellery can havettj made up into new and fashionable articles to, order, arid air the better class pf.. watches,ane chronometers receive his personal suneryisiqn»| j Rotherfaama' Genuine English Layeraittgtgojgl HOME-MADE BREAD, CAKES, SCONES, HOP BEER, &c, easily made by using ' - ■ „_ CROOK'S AMERICAN DRIED YEAST. Cheaper and more desirable than Powder; It should he soldrin everr countty store, used in every country ,home. :fou avw> tions on each packet. Sample paokets by post 3d, from J. T. JOHNS., Seymour-street, Poa sonby, Auckland.' _ ._ nn Wholesale Agerits-L. P. NATHAN & Co. _ T OCAL INDUSTRIES.-33S 6d wiU buy I i a. Man's Colonial Tweed Sao Suifc.LWiuO° for «t, style, and workmanship cannot_,t» equalled.-O. Hopkins, London House,, corner .Nelson and Ylctoria-streets. -—^ EAVE your Order With J. H; Dalton, Tailor, for a Suit, and WwUl Sf^iroua pair of Cricketing Trousers made of we Dess flannel. • -■._ OLFE'S :SGHNAPPS T The p«bUc should demand arid take none but toe genuine Wolfe's Schnapps. : •\T|7-OLFE'S SCHNAPPS-Only those YV ,; who never used tlit.genuineaiW«e Imposed upon, • ■ ■:-i—i—— ~ ffmjj Biggest Literary Shilling'^W^ Illustrated. .' / ;;.-;-.;-; fAj&'s- ■.



KEGrsTKREo the &^c ' c >:■- You will praise :*. to convincing the vrooien at Wa^ro bition if 1 bave lai!ed to Ui two hoars. DYEKS, ks'» ;e ' u