CABLEGRAMS.

THE IMPERIAL CONFERENCE.

. I;;-" ■(beDTBR'STELEOEAH.)

London, April 23,

AT the Conference, Sir F D. Bell a tint the proposed Canadian ov(rU6Cl , . n p° ifi oMaillin ehadnotl' eceivedcom" cial support, and he considered that Serial policy was opposed to weaken •?tk present cable companies. Neither delegates regard Sir H. Prkes's. atfcitudo concerninS New a Wales defences as a slight to the SSI Wales «a.ega.e, i •„, to Mr Deakin, Mr Stan ■Eep vit i^d "ofc finallybeen de j,pe o saiu. ]ancl wou i f i 110 t assist in cide^ 1 ■ Sursday Island and Albany, left is that a'vote "S sSliced on next year's estimates •' -;u Mr 'Stanhope that impregnable Wll!in9^d been provided at B*W Canada aild the Ca Pc lia~d I WSC !3, in tho way of defences, but I IS3& faßy surprised him in I the mW-} ':____

LONDON MARKET REPORTS.

: .'■'..■ ■ [special.]

London, April 23,

jjjewool sales closed to-day very fi m 120,000 bales have been taken for export, and 25,000 have been reserved.- .Merinos maintained the February average. Coarse crossbreds advanced five per cent., and best Qualities krabswool five to ten per cent. ■foully showed a similar decline.

Wheat is inactive, and prices aro wafer. Old Australian on tlie spot, 375• neffshipment, 3Gs. On passage: A January parcel lias been sold :tt 34s 3d, and a March- April shipment at 34s 6dj both in London.

London, April 23.

New .Zealand 4 per cent, inscribed stock is 10s lower, viz., Now Zealand 5 per cent. 10.40 is 102£. Colonial breadstuff's and tallow are unchanged at previous quotations

[NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MERCANTILE AGENCY COMPANY (LIMITED).]

. . London, April 23. ■ Wool—The sale closed this day at tklml of last rates, but fine cross bred las advanced id per lb. The iatfyt for coarse crossbred is firmer. Grew merino and greasy cross- lambs have advanced -id per lb otvelw of last sales. Faulty coarse ( ams& scoured is neglected, and has fkffirfijid to Id per lb. Tho sales wrisa^boYit 220,000 .bales. The* total quantity withdrawn to date is PO bales. Taken for the Continent, 120,000 bales ; for America, 1,438

fAttOW.—Good mutton and good talibllow are-worth 22s 9tl and 21s Sil per cwt respcctiv£ly.

THE IMPERIAL INSTITUTE,

London, April 24, —SirF. Abel de livered a lecture yesterday on "The Imperial Institute." The Prince of Wales was in the chair. The lecturer gave full details and explanations of the objects of the scheme.

The " Standard " publishes a scath ing denunciation of the manner in wbicH the Institute has been advocated, »nd 'isserts that the approval. of Her Majesty is nullified by the want of con %ace which the public evince in its BfnagemeDt. An assurance of the hon.esty of the scheme from those who hveitin hand-would, according to the 'Standard," at once restore public con- Mence and lead to a deluge of dona-

DEFENCE OF COALING STATIONS.

King George's Sound nor "Nday Island is included in the "'ofcoaling stations. The delegates to% the proposals oi the Govern- BaHl|iberal. The colonies are ex- Wto bear an altogether dispro- and excessive share of the

ANGLO-AUSTRALIAN MAILS.

Mr Raikeai announces that England the colonies with .£50,000 J n account of postage receipts for 1886 the revenue accruing to Great Britj 'n from the Indian and Aus- L'all »n mails. France is credited with *54,000 as her proportionate share yithe same source, and Italy with &HIQOO.

FALL IN COLONIAL STOCKS.

SMh Australian stocks have fallen 9De Per cent. ...

NOVA SCOTIAN DISCONTENT.

iV*cya Scotia is again discussing the of seceding from the Canadian ■ tomnion,.

MERCANTILE BANK OF AUS TRALIA.

' ... London, April 23. Bank of Australia ~ extendwg their operations to Lon §^* ere•%- will offer 25,000

DEATH OF CAPTAIN PHIPPS.

The death is announced of Captain Hervey Phipps.

ADELAIDE EXHIBITION.

The New South Wales photos, ex hibited at the Colinderies, have been ordered to be sent to the Adelaide Exhibition.

HOMEWARD MAILS DELIV ERED.

The homeward Australian mails, per Orient steamer Orient, Melbourne, March 18, were delivered in London to-day, via Naples.

THE IRISH LAND BILL.

In the House of Lords to-daj', the Irish Land Bill was read a second time without a division being tal'en-

ELECTION AT TAUNTON.

An election to fill the vacancy caused by the Hon. S. C. Allsopp's successson tn"the Peerage as Baron Ilindlip took place at Taunton to-day, and resulted in tho Hon. Percy . Allsopp being re turned by a large majority.

Prosecute the Swindlers!!

If when you call for American Hop Bittor3 (see oreentwta of Hops on the white libel and Dr. kionle's nqme blowti iv the bottle) the vendor hands out anything but. American Hop Bitters, refuse it and shun that vendor as you would a viper; and if lie has taken your money for <my tUinn else indict him for tho fraud uud sue him for damages for tho swindle, nnd wo will pay you liberally for the conviction.

Cash purchasers should remember J. IT Hannan, Victoria street, who lias opened the newest and ino3t serviceable goods in all depurl ments, including Striped Silks. Satins, Plushes, as* well ns various kinds of Now Dress Fabrics, Flannels, Blankets, Sheetings, Ulsters, Cloth ing, at prices that will defy competition.

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR; TUESDAY, APRIL 26, 1887.

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■new silbTs -NEW VELVETS! .- . Nfe W PLUSHES! NEW DRESSES SAVE THE WAREHOUSE , PROFIT 1 SPECIAL ••■,.-■■.-: YALTJE SAVE THE WAREHOUSE . ,«- PROFIT! NEW VELVETEENS SAVE THE WAREHOUSE' \ PROFIT! MILLINERY NEW MANTLES! ; . NEW HOSIERY! . NEW GLOVES! UNDERCLOTHING SAVE THE WAREHOUSE PROFIT! t^T a "\nnpnpQ Jp.L AJM Ivlu 1 b '■■■-■■ TT'T A "XTr\ni?T Q SAVE THE WAREHOUSE PROyiTl CALICOES . SHIRTINGS SAVE THE WAREHOUSE PROFIT. LINENS, &°: SAVE THE -. ' . -AX AR &H 0-US E - - P.ROFIT! . CLO.THI'N€i~ '" MERCERY SAVE THE WAEEHQU.SE PROFIT!



J' * 9*t onc?F aPed by tho remarkable sue cogs that h&a attended their trading operation! n tho past, have made such arrangomonts for .mt^ p?toftclllnß»AuUlmn an<i Winter as will «f llh/? m t0 °^ v t0 ri:ady money purchosons nL« f ' G<3"°l' al• drapery and Clotiiinjr, otc, an assortment which for oxtont. varioty, excellence, ana clienpness, will surpass all former seasons. I.yoii3 Silks and Satins, for dress and trimming purposes, in black and plain colourings, also broehos and stripes, and a majmlflcent assort ment of Plushes and Tartan Velvets, now so much in demand. Prevailing shade3-Brown, trrey. Uuby, Uarnet, Navy, &c. 0^ 1' Bl, aGk Sllkß ftro well-known and guaranteed makes. Our own Importing, ♦ n A£, Uß., ual vory special attention has boen given to this department, which will bo found replete With ndt only the Latest Novelties in Fancy f,i'°,K c?' J'V 1 an .Wjonsp assortment of plain «d, 6|d, 83d, IOJd. is OW and upwards. FroncK Alerinos, Cashmeres, French Twills and Belitoa prices- 7 >ViWteC nJ"k°B' ftt lOWeSt I>U "* n /*nS:~^ Iwgost Rotail Importeri Ol Dress Goods in Auckland (city or province). Black and Coloured French Morinos and Cashmeres, all pure wool, 15 inches wide, Is lid 2b tjd, 2s lid, is 3d, 3e Cd up, imported direo' W m ?t n w em,!?on^ manufacturing firm. Frenoh FoiUds, all wool, reliable gbods, m blaclt and colours (all shades), Ib, Is ljd, is 3Jd. Al] vv 00l Jewey Cloth, wintor weight, is 2Jd. Cos turne Cloth. 7Ad to 1 B «d per yard. ■ tho net, Chook DreHS Cloths, in handsome colourings, 2< to 46 hiohes wide, BJd to 8s 3d per yard, im penal Navy Series, all wool, la OJd, la Did Is Gjd, le M, la 11^, and 2s 3d. , ". ' Anticipatinff a large demand for Velveteens, Iwo have nowlu stook, nnd to arrive ox Tainui, Doric, and Arawa, an adequate supply, at prices nuigihf? from IsGJd to ie lid. Besides tho lTSans Rival" and several other good makes, we keep tho colebrated " Louis," which we procure direct from the world-renowned maker. | These departments will bo found heavily Btopked with novelties and standard makes, our own importing. A sulondid assortment of New Ulsters and winter wwps in fancy frieze and curl cloths (tho new shupes), at pnce3 rauclng from JSfUd to 89s 6d. These, with several other lota, have been secured at clearing pricoj by our buyers at tho end of the London season. Special value in Short Jersey and Curl C oth Jackots, in black and colours, from 10s 0d to 3fls Oil. Huuduome Dolmans, Pling Sleeve Mantles, Viaitos, and Fur-lined Capes iv great variety. Infants' Cloaks. Pollbsqb, otc, LndleS' Corsots and Underclothing, in the beat makes, notably [the "Hlbornia Sterling Look Stitch" Under. I clothing, puro long-cloth, perfeot shape, and superior finish. ,N.B-Wp hold tho largest stock of Ladies Corsots and Underclothing in Auckland (city or , provinco). / All bought bofo'ro tho advaneb in prico of wool. Our reputation for good valuo in Blan kets, Flannels, Calicoes, Sheotinfcs, and all kinds of Manchostor Goods we uro determined to sustain by marking thcuo goods at the smallest remunerative iiroflt. Wo receive our supply direct from the best sources (British and Colonial), and luvvo manufactured to our own Order several exoollont makes which bear our own natno and brand, and will bo found extra ordinary value. Our special value in Blankets, Bx4 size, Da lid; 10 x 4, ISs lid; 11 xM, 2ls per ; pair. Cheaper quality and special make, suitablo for hotels anrl boarding houses, kept In stock. Now Zealand Blnnketß from 18s Gd to 60S.1, New Zealand Flannels at Is od, Is sd, Is Bd, Is lOd, 25.; Imitation Wekih Flannel, CJd, 82d, IOJd, etc.; full yard wide, Is. Grey Calicoes at 2}d, Bd, 3Jd, 4}d, 3Jd. Our 6}d Grey Calico is full yard wide, and very special value. White Ca)icoc3 in the beet makes, including the celebrated Dacca Twist, dived from the makora, and other superior mlifcosdlreot.trom the mllla in each piece bearing our own name and brand. Washed Twill Shootings, exceptional value, from &}d up; Ftnla/s Slicotinßs in all widths, at lowest prices. Flax Shis-tings, in various makes and good patterns, otS}d,.4]d, s}d; Scotch Jean Shirting, extra strong, G}d, 7Jd per yard; W'iucoy Slilrtiug ut '/Jd, O-M, IOJd, and upwards; Crimean Shirting, beet makes, at lowest prices. Ex Doric and to arrive, Irish Linens, Cambric HandUoi\thiefß, Linen Aprons, Linen Sheetings, Table Damasks, Cloths, and Napkins, Hollands, Diapers, Gwts' Shirts, Collars, and Cuffs, etc. These goods, having been personally 86leeted and bought for prompt cash from Belfastmanu- : facturers,, will be wld, as horotoforc,atlu manj caßoa less than'whWwSale prices. C , '." ■•'■'• •'■'■' ■'■'"" '■•■■ Ji" :'■'"■■''■ " '■ ' ■''':■,,',{&' Our stook of Men's, Youths', and Boyß' Cloth ing is perhaps tho largest to bo seen in. an; rotail OHtttblLshment iv Now /Cdlund.;' We would dircut special attention to our of Colonial Goods from tho lcaainsc Now Zealand mills. Also, that wo aro the Sole' Agents in Auckland for tho colobratod "Lt<>n Brand" Geelong Clothing, mabufaotured in Victoria, and highly recommended because of ov\ flnit.li, and wearing quajitiesj



Hotels npHJG COMMERCIAL HOTEL, WHANGAREI. : LOR AM, Proprietor. Commercial Men, Visitors, Families, &c, will flnd iltid Hotel replete with every convenience for tho comfort of Patrons on tbe most moderate terms. PRINCE OF WALES HOTEL, H O W I C K. MRS. TUNDLEY, Proprietress. The above Hotel, has been renovated and im proved, and aiforils good Accommodation to Visitors. Panics driving out on Sundays, and requiring Dinner, are respectfully requested to Telephone tho day previous. '■'■■■•'• <■'-■-■> • Good Paddocks and Stabling, with best oaten chaff, hay, and corn. W¥ W WW THE RENOWNED OLD CITY •'■' CLUB HOTEL,; SIIORTLAND STREET, . RENOWN ED, because it was known of old as the resort of the business men of Auckland, who have the credit cf appreciating good liquor 3. 1 have the pleasure to announce that having Purchased the Lease of this Hotel, and being determined to supply oniy tho BEST BRANDS, 1 do not fear tho result. , . MY SPECIALTY is that I stick to JOHN WALKER & SONS' OLD HIGHLAND KIL JVIARN OCX WHISKY that took FIRST PRIZE MEDAL at SYDNEY, MELBOURNE, and PHILADELPHIA EXHIBITIONS, HEN NESSY'S and MARTELLI'S BRANDY, and I will sell thoni in tho bottle or glass UNADUL TERED. . .:..., ; • BY fi -O OBER TS, PROPRIETOR (LATE OP ALBERT HOTEL), ' Conveyances. TIM E T A 81, E DKVWO^W^aWT HURST MERE, LAKE BEACH, AND SCHOOI..HOUSE, Telephone: Devonpokt Bureau. Leaves Victoria AVhakf, HF,vpNPOR.T.Tr -8.20 a.m., 10.20 a.m., 12.45 p.m., 2 p.m., 4.20 p.m. Sundays—lU a.m., Ham., 225-p.m., o p.m. Return Fares, Is Od; Weekly Tickets at Reduced' Rates. Luaves Takapuna. — 9.5= a.m,., 11.13, a.m., 1.35 p.m., 3 plm., 5.13 p.m. Sundays—U a.m., 12 a.m., 1 p.m., 5 p.m. Special Trips can Do ar ranged at Post Oflice, Devonport. '' ■; Ladies' and Gents „„„,_, SADDLE HOJvS.ES, BUGGIES, BREAKS, WAGGONETTES, and conveyances of every description at ' shortest notice. , . Expresses meet ovevy boat to' receive, aud for wqrd luggage of all descriptions. ATEE S0 N AN D CO., GRAIN MERCHANTS. ; LIVERY AND BAIT STABLES. Omnibuses, Brakes, (Daba, and Saddlo Horses . for Hire at lowest rate 3. Special arrangements made with Evening and Picnic Parties. Stores and Stables:—LornC'Street, ML Ppskill, and Avqndale, Auckland, N.«< PAT EJR S ON'S 'BUSES '• "■' "'■ ' ■■ START ■ "; From Victoria-street to Mount Roskill t- §.8,45, Q.io (via Stoneyhurst), 10.30, 11.15 (via Stoney' hurst), 12, 1 (via Stoneyhurst), 1.45, 2.30 (via Stoneyhurst), 3.15, i, 4.30 (via Stpneyhurst), 5 (via Stoneyhurst), 5.15,5.30 (via Stoneyhurst*, 5.15 (via Stoneyhurst), 6.5, 7 (via Stpneyhurat), 8.30, 10 (via Stoneylmrat). Saturday-^12.3Q. 1.15,2,8,9,11, From Mount Roskill-7 (via Stonoyhnyet), 7.20, 8 (via Stoneyhurat), 8.25,8.45 (via Stoneyhurst), 9.30, 10.30 (via Stoneyhurst), 11.15, 12.15 (via Stoneyhurst), 1, 1.45 (via Stoneyhurst), 2.80, 3.15 (via Stoneyhurst), 4,4.45 (via Stpneyhurst), 5.30 (via Stoneyhurst), 8.10, 7,9.15. Saturday- US, 2. 6.30, 8.45. ■. ; :, ,:- From Queen-street (opposite Wyndham-street) to Mount Eden—B,8.30, o 9,30, 10.15, 11, 11.80, 12,30, 1.15 (omitted on Saturday), 2, 2.45,3.45, 4.15,4.30,5,5.7 (omitted on Saturday), 5.30, 6,5, 9, 10. Saturday—l, 1.30, 7, 8.16, 9, 10t after opera. ' • From Mount Eden-7.30,8,8.30,8.45,9,9.30,10.15, 11, 11.30, 12.15, 1.15, 2, 2.45, 3.30, 4, 4.15,5, 5.30, 5.15, 7, 9.30. Haturday-G, 8, 9, 9.30. From Union Bank to Mount Albert and Avon dalo-9.15,10.15,12.15,2 (omitted on Saturday), 3 (omitted on Saturday), 4.15 (omitted on Saturday), 5.15, 6.15 (oniitted on Saturday), 8 (Mount Albert only), 10.15 (omitted on Satur day). 5aturday—1.16,2.30,3.43,9,10,11. • From Avondale and Mount Albert>-7,8,9,10.1& 11.30, 1.30, 3, 4, 5.30. 9 (Mount Albert only). Saturday—2.Bo,s,o.3o. From National Bank to New Lynn—lo.3o (from Avondale only), 1,30, 5.30. Saturday—lo.3o. Sundays, weather permitting—lo.4s,6, From. New Lynn — 8.15, 12.15 (from AvotdalQ only), 3.15 (omitted on Saturday). Saturday— 5.30. Sundays, weather permitting—9 a.m«, I , Special 'Buses put on should sufficient induce imeutoner, :



Note.—Oor reputation for girtng GOOD VALUE being sufficiently established, we heed only acid tfrst wo ore ros»lvo41<? tnaintftin tljis by qtrlqtly adliorlng to tho principles upon which we have conducted otir buainees in tho pust, i.e., giving it our personal attention, and by Uujino Cheap and Soiling Cheap lor CASH ONLY.



'- ... , . JM PORTERS, , * £<Seshwe No. S3& SSO' QUEEN STREET, . y^X TAILORS. X^/^Sv C ;,< WINTER GOODS NOW SHOWING. X&>> N%x ■ /my } WE ARE THE CHEAPEST KABANGAHAPE ROAD CORNER OF EAST'ST.



IRON AND STEEL MERCHANTS, EPfIPTT^P ?-r' f^C\ FURNISHING AND GENERAL IRONMONGERS, QUEEN' . X V_/.£tX JLLXb 06 vyvy, and high streets, branch shops - newton, NEWMARKET, AND SYMONDS STREET: Jj^ "IZD^ \~TZ3^ J JJ^T3 CL ■ (~^(~~\ Agents for the celebrated "Rochester Lamp," the nearest approach J-J* -*" V^-LiiXXuXb (jO \J\J. „ to' the Electric Light. Extinguished without blowing down or removing the chimney; unlike any lamp. ;,,. . ; TP "Pr^"R r I"* \-C ~R fir (~^(~} Sole Agents for the Shipman Kerosene Engine. Kerosene for fuel ; " V-/_Lli.J—l_J J_Bj \JU \y\y» H 0 t \ ug (j 01 . dirt can be seen working on our premises. ■"I/t ~PO"RnnTr"R ?T OO Sol° Asents for Nobel!s Dynamite, Gelatine Dynamite, and J_J» J» V/XVXXjX\> O6 VJ\y» Gelatine; the safest and most powerful explosives known. "TJ^ "P(^"RnPTr"R fir C^C*} OIC A£ents for Fraiic!s> Automatic Incubator; the most complete XJ. X \_/X\jXXjXfc \X) \J\J. yefc mac i e . has given satisfaction wherever used. Prices on' application. Tp "POIRiTPT^T? $T C^O S°le Importer:s of the foll°w!n S reliable Brands of Kerosene Oil:—" " Evening Star " ... ... 150 test. Lai'ge stocks always on hand. E"POT?nrTT T? C^O S°le AgentS f°r th° "NVAT£RBaRY WATCH." A marvel of. • -L Wx\X J_liX\) \JO \~j\s * simplicity, accuracy, and cheapness; price 13s. 6d., and sent. through registered post; to any address in the colony for 9d. additional. E "O/^"T3npTj^~D 9 T f^f^i Ilavc a lai'=o' assortmcnt of Gnns and Ammunition, and every' • X V_/Xi)JI—LJJXij (jU V_>V_y. requisite toy the sportsman. Inspection invited. ET^OT^'T^TPT? 'Or PO Keep a large stock of Steam Engines, Steam Tumps, Lathes, Drills, • X Ou \J\J» Shearing Machines, Saw Benches, Band Saws, &c. E"D/^*O'T'~JJ^"O Or- (^(~} ?.Q Fov American Novelties of every description appertaining to House • X V/XIjXXIJXXi O6 \J\J* kJ burnishing. Choice Furnishing Goods from all Countries. E"~p/^"p rT'Tp"O P T (^f) 'Q For Black and Galvanised Fencing Wire, Barbed Wire, Staples, . _L V_/XIJ-l-_LJ-l.t OJ \J\J. KJ Standards, Wire Strainers, of various patents. TH "P'OTJTPTn'T? "'~fol' f!O'R For Fire Proof Safes, Deed Boxes, Cash Boxes!" 'patent Safety" J" •i:^-L«J-1-V/^ <^ V,>r/*.>- Tills, Letter F : iles, Paper Weights, Copying ires?es. IP "POT?TPTr"R Mr P^C} ?Q For Waßhin^ and Mangling Machines, Mangles, Washer?, Novelty : "-M VJ-IXUiIV L\J V^Vy. kJ Wringers, Galvanized- and Wood Tabs and Buckets, Box Irons, Nickle-platod Smoothing irons, Goilering 'Irons, Pinking Machines, etc., etc., etc. E. -POINTER & GO'S F°r C°°king Eanf?es' American Stoves and. Utensils, Kerosene * Stoves, Register Grates, Tile Hearths, Fenders and Fireirons, Firo Guards, Umbrella Stands, Hall Tables, Hat Racks, etc. E. POKTER & 00/S Fol' Paint?> °ilS> C°loUrS> Pa PerhanSinSS a"d Scrim, , White * , Lead, Turps, Varnishes, Putty, etc., etc. Tfi 'PO'RT'RIT? fa r^O 'C 2 For Corrugated Iron, Plain Galvanized Iron, Spouting, Down U. XVrLUJ.^a.U W \J\J. KJ Pipes, Ridge Caps, Lead-head Nails, Lead Washers. "FT! 'PO'R.TTHT? fa HO'S For Ropes, Twine, Clothes Lines, Fishing. Lines, Cotton Waste/ iXa.- X VJ.IO.XJXI \JV \J\y. K^ Oakuln> Boilei . FalD] Roofing Felt; etc., etc. T7T "POT?T"R"R fin nO 'ff F°r Gas .Chandeliers, Wenham Patent Lamps, Brackets, Hall , * " LiShts' Pendants, Globe., Galleries, and Smoke Consumers/1 ~'.,., etc. ' TTI "PO'RTTfI'R fir PJO 'P! F°r Brushware ' Corn Brooms Bass El"ooms' Car Pefc Sweepers, A-J. O- S/J-iX-LU^LI; iX> VV'W Chamois Skins, Sponges, Plate Cloths, Brunswick Black,' Knife, Polish, etc. E' "POT^nPT^'R fir PD 'Q Fol' ilr°n Bedst«ads ' Cofcs' Foldinff Chairs, Wire Mattresses, (♦■■ X VlUxlill CXJ \J\J. |J . Bedding, Coal Vases, Floor Cloth, Door Mats,, etc., etc. ""' Ej'': "PO"R.T"R]'R fin PO ?ff F°r Electr °-l)lated Tea and Coffee Services, Craeb Stands, Bis-' ■*--<.. A VXJIi,JJJ,I Uy \J\J.Kj cuit Boxes, Butter Coolers, Entree Dishes, Pickle Castors, j .-•:'■ Preserve Dishes, Napkin Rings, etc., etc. ' TO- "PrtTSnPTR^'T? Rr CSCS'Q For Table and Pocket Cutlery, Scissors, Champagne Taps, Cork, jLy. J~ V^XtXXljjrV 06 ■ \J\J, D • Screws, Razors, Wine Labels, and Lock-up Corks. ijl "POT? rTTf'""R fir 'nO 'R F°r Perambulatora> tei°ycles > Velocipedes, Wheelbarrows. : E. „ . Cif\ Have for many years done the largest Retail Ironmongery . XWllllUJ-l OJ VV. , . Business in Auckland. Why? Because they give every . attention to their customers, and'sell at the lowest prices. . E. PORTER .& CO., Furnishing I General Ironmongers ■■■";. -QUEEN AND HIGH STREETS, AUCKLAND, . : , ALSO AT NEWTON, NEWMAEKET, AND SYMONDS STREET.