THE COLONIAL DRINK BILL.

.... ,g y c. M. Gray, CHRisTcnr/Rcii.) 'V b publication in the "New Zealand L» of the Customs returns for the v a oirter of tho financial year ending rcb 3 lst > 18S7 ' enable 3me fco fe y° ul ' rea< * cv3 a stat ement of the beo ,iiit expended in this colony on intoxi &m liquors during the financial year ? concluded. The information contained 3 U l n "Gazette," to which. lam indebted f he compilation of the Colonial Drink Si consists of the amount of customs re no derived from the clearance of all mi i liq" ol ' 3 intend d for con *&§£! also fche - am o«nt re •iA during the year on account of Beer Tax. The following tablo gives - HouUtrs of the different kinds of alcoholic Pis cleared for consumption, together 'Thtlieamountof money expended tliereon. Tuvcalso, for purposes of comparison, a-»- Scd the totals for 18S5, 1884, ISS3, and 188 v~",. Gallons. At £ **■ V .: 4G7.2f<9 4fls oqi Spirits - mm iQa ™-j>« 'JjSiKbr.. 4£5,160 4a ggg^ ' ■:/,,. 5,103,333 2.13U.336 ...-' ToTAi FOR 18S5, 1881, 18S3, 1882: ..,-,,, Amount. No. of Gallons. £ lP» ' Mfr;9is - - 2.259.5U !».> 5,511,402 2 394 176 '* 5.67X.8C0 IW7U § 0,201,312 gggtfjg itJlffl seen from tho above figures that I rtlwatof the "Drink Bill ,? has de -5£159,15S during the past year. ZtM decrease for the past four years DP jjta to no less a sum than £527,736, fLjs average falling off of £131,934 per 31 The difference in the number of Sions;of liquor consumed is a largo one. Kitlietotal amounted to 6,204,312, as Ljut -5,103,333 for ISS6, a decrease of 1«»,979 gallons. The following figures give the particulars • i laat year in the various ! jiqnors comprised in the " Drink Bill" :— 'Snirits, a decrease of.. .. 31,-111 gals, , ; ivfincs » •- 9.731 „ jUllshAle „ ~ .. 100,167 „ ,; .. .. 225,120 „ Making a total of.. .. 372,129 gals. He moat noticeable feature in connection with- foe figures is the large decrease in tie quantity of English Ale cleared from tie customs' during 1886. For some years mat the consumption of the imported artiole ■j£s been steadily on the increase, and as a Bbs6qnence,fears were entertained in-certain quarters that the colonial beer was doomed toloaeitspositionasthe "colonial bever •-age." Such fears, however, appear to have been groundless, ns the substantial decrease of gallons in one year, more than icointsrbalanoes the inci-eose of former je«B,iriThe amount spent in intoxicating Squors. .last . year (£2,130,356) is tho jnaOesb sum that has been expended in one year in this colony for over eighteen years. 41569, the total was £2,541,507, or about ilO 10s per head of the whole population. list year the average only reached £3 7s gd, being a decrease of £7 2s 6d per head. The first question that naturally sug gests itself on perusing the foregoing satis factory and cheering statement is : " How ,do yon account for the falling off? Are the ueople becoming more temperate in their kite, ior have they already become o poor as not to be able to indulge in alcoholic luxuries ? Personally, I WiWngly of the opinion that temper ate has far mere to do with tho decrease lathe "hard times" that wehear so much Hit After more than fifty years of Tem jfflcateaching, theeducation of the people ;., Blpningto bring forth fruit. If the ; : . occasioned by reason of the i#ty oi the people to buy drink, why i&TK>£*ffie Same lack of purchasing power Act ths consumption of other articles in . manner that it operates «pohr'the drink trade? Take tea, for instance; In 1880. there was cleared from we customs, for colonial consumption, 3,070,980 pounds of tea. Last year, the quantity had increased to 4,140,480 pounds a, difference of 34 per cent! Or, sup pose we take sugar. In ISBO, there were 36,840,960 * pounds of sugar consumed in the colony. Last year the amount hadrisen'to 49,727,040 pounds-also an in crease of 35 per cent. That does not look as if tie people had lost the power to purchase. '■> Neither have they lost the power to save. ■ On the 31st December, 1880, the amount standing to the credit ♦depositors in . the Post Office Savings fts, throughout the colony was MM-. By the end of 1885 (the latest date of which I can obtain any reliable in fotmatioh), the sum had mounted.up to W|638,035, representing an increase of over ' These simple facts speak volumes. With Drink Bill," and an increas ing population; with an army numbering "Myaimarter of a million young people, Fwing up in this colony in the practice: °> total abstinence; • with a yearly de-; CMein.the number of " old topers," and a: laity increase of Band of Hope children, rafuture of the colony presents an outlook ™ is both cheering and hopeful.—" New wnd-Methodist."

KING AND GIPSY.

foperor William's Age Predicted,

iscußEß of anecdotes are related concern "f! Emperor' William's long, life and the pie years still left to him. Ono of the fe\ illustrating popular superstition, is *TO. repeating. It is to the effect that •we time of the Furstenstag.. at Frank a;,"i '1863, King William one day, ?*% in the neighbourhood of Baden 3 accompanied by Herr Yon Bis .s* and a number of ladies and !wen, 'passed a gipsy hut. One ipoladies said • " There is the famous fjtygirl Preciosa, who tells fortunes." " cP^yi all in walking dress, entered the k.and bad their fortunes told in sue- King, whose identity was con r? 1) coming last. Preciosa held his iWlong wliile in silence and then said : Ei see a great crown, great victories and Age.. You will live ninety-six years, /or last days will bring many troubles sorrow." tj?e^g forgot all about the prophecy k? JH when at a ball at the Russian S^jsy iii Berlin the Hungarian Countess J*J?i whose mother was a gipsy woman, wanted to him. During a long con ffgon it was mentioned that the Countess bj"l6 g«t of clairvoyance. The Emperor kJMMs hand, and the Countess, after tho lines, gravely said : " Your ffi cy« destined to live ninety-six years. Ljj*»Pwor, it is added, was much struck jgpng.. to the Vienna " Tagblat" the jWans of the Emperor have declared Qj^aM feaaur^anic failing, and that *1W%.t0 prevent him from attain tf£* X IQO, provided he takes care dtj^l'fc&t .this is just what he. does H^to'autlientic statistics, there \k :■n? kingdom of Prussia no less than H.jjitfite over-90 years of ago. There In J^n'fears.older than tho Emperor. hi V t ts of I'i'vissia there arc plenty of »be f - ■ We. en 90 and 95. The oldest are tygndin Posen, Bilesia and East and

h (Jn\CoNSU»»ITivEs. Scorr's Emulsion or Naive 0-"*. Is" a most wonderful'food for the WCV'no'Only gives streiißth and increa-e' ?-itifL the irritation of the throat and JM.l^.WlatablM children take it like milk, taStis, a "'nß'diseases both for adults and **boirt, m:ir,Vellous food and rr«-dicine. Larpo ; "*«« oiall Chemists. 4s 6d and ?s 6d. .

IN SOCIETY.

Artb is a young man of light and leading, and I an old fogey who seldom exhibits

himself at balls and parties, unless these are given by particular friends, or that I happen to know that the lady of my latest choico is to be present. Lord Houghton once said that social happiness consisted in " being asked everywhere and going no where," and co a certain modified extent this ia my fortunate position. The other night, however, I was half dozing in a comfortable arm-chair at my Club, I was boarded by my energetic young friend, and after many arguments and various promises to drive me down in his brougham, &c , he persuaded rae to go with him to Lady ■<-—'s dance. Arrived at the house, a man with a red waist-coat and a lantern upset my whole nervous system by roaring out, "Coming in," There appeared to be no particular reason for his thus emphasising our arrival, that the door already stood wide open. Our first step was natu rally to provide for our coats, our next go upstairs and be presented to our hostess. I am by nature painfully sensitive to tho ridij culous, whether it be in my neighbour or myself, and the stereotyped dignity which we all assume in performing this short cere mony invariably upsets me. On the first floor landing stood our hostess, a tall, stout woman, very erect and stately ; beside her were tho two young ladies of the house, immature reproductions of herself, with a slight added dash of the father. Of course my name was wiongly announced - this is inevitable. I fear her lidyship put little value on me ; for whilst I made my bow she calmly continued a conversation she was already carrying on. Art&'s reception, however, was of a different order. " How very kind of you to come! Do you know my daughters?" and so on ; but I noticed a queer twinkle about his eyes that told me how fully he appreciated these disin terested attentions. By the-way, I for got to mention that he will one day suc ceed to a fortune of some ten or twelve thousand a year, though, however, this has nothing- to do with it. The rooms were not large, and consisted of a square front drawing room, an oblong back one, and a small sanctum beyond, a kind of loose box for intermittent flirtation. Round the walls of the front rooms were ranged dozens of elderly ladies of unequal proportions, some stout, Forae thin ; all eager. Facing these, forming a kind of outpost stood their re spective charges. All were huddled to gether like sheep in a pen, and the general effect, instead of being brilliant and dazzling as we read in the papers, was intensely ludicrous I said the room was small, yet had a fair cirole been kept free, as oommon courtesy required, there wpuld certainly have been sufficient space for dancing. But the crowd had so pressed forward that there remained barely four square yards, and over these a couple of dozen perspiring creatures struggledandbumpedagainsteaohotherwith much energy and equal solemnity. A very fat little lady grappled a tall thin man, and it amused m© very much to watch her red, good-humoured face occasionally come up to the surface, and then as suddenly dis appear again. There appeared to be no particular conversation going on, the priocipal object being, so ft seemed to me, to recognise familiar faces among the crowd — and nod to them. These nods, however, were ovidently fraught with meaning, and as I translated them they said, " I see you, you see me—all.right, we've both been asked." What little conversation I caught was invariably to the same effect. " Are you going on?" "Were you at the 's on Tuesday ?" One man in particular appeared to score a great success by repeat ing heartily the same formula, "Ha, I didn't see you in the Park to-day." I watched two other men with great in terest. One was constantly smiling, and kept permeating the room. He apparently knew everybody, and besides he apparently seemed anxious to shake hands all round ; but he never uttered a syllable beyond " How are you ?" I heard an old Dowager give him the most harrowing details of her different ills. He *bnly, however, smiled, but otherwise refused to commit himself. The other had planted himself next to the hostess, and appeared to be helping—much to her evident annoyance—to receive the guests. His conversation was fragmentary, and chiefly consisted in apprising people of their own recent movements. As lor Arte, he was all over the rdace. He, too, apparently knew everybody, and it interested mo to see how he treated each, according to his distinctive' social value. There was the distant nod, the familiar nod, the friendly shake, the bow deferential, and I wondered how he managed to form so ready an appreciation of their constantly shifting value. But suddenly I was left almost alone, and for some time I was puzzled to discover what misfortune had occurred, till the fumes from below unmis takably told me that the supper-room was opened. And this reminded me of the famous story of the butler who accidentally brewed tho champagne cup with " Aunyadi Yanos" instead of soda-water, and how it happened later that the hostess was sud denly besieged by her guests, each anxious to make their excuse and depart. "So sorry, rhy dear, but we must go, we have to be up very early to morrow," and the like. And within half-an-hour that house was a desert, and there was gnashing, of teeth-but not in tho supper-room However, to return, the supper-room was a scene of confusion. A low, muffled murmur prevailed, mixed with the clatter ing of plates and the jingle of knives and forks. The. table only accommodated a certain number, but behind each coaplo stood another waiting to replace them, eagerly watching every mouthful, and starting at every movement. , And this, thought I, is the way that modern society enjoys 'itself, this crushing, pushing, nodding mob is the modern representative of the stately Lords and Ladies of the past 1 How different.must Holland House have been during the century spanning from Rogers to Charles Villier-v with Sydney Smith, Brougham, Bromley Davenport, Houghton, Hay ward, and Bernal Osborne between !— Vanity Fair. ; ; ~;.

A Scotish Centenarian.

Mb John Stewart; of Rattray, Perthshire, completed his hundredth year in February last. John was born at Steps of Cally in February, 1787, but he is not sure of the exact day. He resided at his birthplace for seven or eight years, and afterwards at Dunidea, Kirkmichael, and Glenkilre, Blaekwater.' He then followed the plough in the parish of Newtyle for a dozen years or.more; For a year he resided in England, and when ho left it, walked all the way from London to Blairgowrio, where he came to reside. After his return, he acted as carrier between Blairgowrie and Braemar for some time. He then removed to his present house in Rattray, whioh he has occupied for 32 years, and drove his cart between- it and Dundee until his retiral several years ago. John married in Novem ber, 1527, and had six of a family, only two of whom now survive, however, along with, some eight grand-children. Hois still a hale, hearty man, and has every appearance of lasting for years yet. His sight and hearing, powers are remarkably good, and in March he was seeh breaking sticks in a manner that altogether belied his age. His legs are somewhat weak, and he can't; do much walking, but :h'e;haß-a 'strong, clear .voice, and likes to. sit; and have a talk about "lang syne." The late Mr G. R-.-Macn.ab, of Auckland, was.a nephew of the centenarian, who lias a num ber of other relatives in and around this. city. »':;.- .;r'^iv44w^__l.-jfiia_ ] -.

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, THCESDAY,.. r MAIT,4^ 18

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j. .. . Drapery, Clofchhag, &c. > .. , New Aufumn Goods. jb jrf Ladies' UmbrGllsSi J&wwu LJralr • Ar-dfM JMIM A very large assortment of Larlios'Silk Umbrellas'fr6m 4s lid each. Special #W - HffjJiWra «M attention Is drawn to tho Ladies' "Climax" Umbrellas at 18s lid, usual maMllM.^^^^^' v^ M case of Gentlemen's "Climax" Umbrellas, which have a world-wide j#M%m frit wly F^' Ih-W reputation for durability, to be sold very cheap. The quality usually sold at M WML WisisF V i$W * 32s Gtl ia now ofreied ilfc 22s Gd) wllile a "ninGa vvill bl)y ono of thoso generally ilw llifeik. 178,180,182, , — ".' .. i' ■■' »»■ ■■" ■■' ''in QUEEN STREET; • '■ Ladies' Wool Shawls. atipttt a*m ' A larEe stock of these Roods in great variety of style arid quality from la 9d AUOJiLAJND. fe each _ Ladie8 > o pera Hoods—pretty and useful—at 4a 6d. , /Q§^W/fe\S?i Ladies' Hand Bags. j^^^^^^D^ A splendid assortment, comprising all the latest novelties, at very moderate prides', Mantle Ornaments. /» W%^\ Tlie newest stylos in Braid, Beaded, and Chenille Mantlo Ornaments—very choice. f^i^ ra^^l^r^^^ Astrachan Trimmings. / ' I BlacU and all the fapMowable colours from £)d per yard. The now Golinderies Trimming, / WILLIAM RATTRAY I Astrachan and Hush, is very handsome and effective. UfcipCr 3110 nOSIGP, M Laces and Flouncings. QUEEN STREET, ||f7* Real Maltese tnco, very cheap, from Oid per yard. Heal Torchon and Valenciennes inm __ y __.____i_JS/ _ Lftoo—new pattern* Flouncing Laco, for evoalna wear, White, Cream, Tuscan, Fawn llUVVVmVuV^^^^^^^ Plain, Striped, and BW-edgod Ribbons, In Velvet, Satin, Ottoman and Fflillo, In all the leading shades. Coloured Bash Ribbon, sloven Indies wlclo, at Is M por yard, i ( Jf& Ladloe' Handkerchiefs, . L. li&lr Ladloa1 White ami Coloured. Boi-dormi Oambrlq Handkerchiefs from 3s Gd pof dozon. Rp^ Ladles' Bhofe Silk liandkerehiei's, splendid value at Is 8d each. William Rattray 178, 180, 182, QUEEN STREET, AUCKLAND, IMPORTER OF DRAVE&Y, MILLINER?, COSTUMES, MANTLES, ETC., ETO,



SHOW-ROOM. - The Executors of thelato Thomas Short beg to intiniuto to tho Ladles of Auckland that their Show-room, now under the care of Miss Bishop and Mrs.Mackenzio, has been greatly enlarged, making it now the moßt capacious and complete room of its kind in tho city. For varieties in style, quantities for Beloo tion in Dolmans, Ulsters, Fur (Japes, and Visetos, their stocks are' unequalled, and customers may depend that gonuino Reductions will be found in every line during tho Groat Clearance Sale. By order of the Executors. "O E late Thomas Short, Draper and Silk Jl\» Mercnr, Auckland.—All Business Com munications should bo addressed to the Manag ing Executor, and will receive his personal attention. WANTED KNOWN—That in Short's Window may be scon, for t>.is week only, Infants' Pelisses for Js (3d each, worth from 16s t>d to 30s, at Thomas Short's Great Clearance I Sale. By order of the Executors. \ITANTEC vKNOWN—That the ser-: TT vices of ~Mr Gerrand, for many years engaged with Messrs W. H. Fenton and Co., have been secured for the Hat and Mercery Department, and that gentlemen may rely upon their wants being supplied at Thomas Short's Great Clearauco Sale. By ordor of tho Exe cutors. ANTED KNOWN—That on Tuesday next -we shall open Forty Dozons of Gents', Youths', and Boys' Hata. on which wo have received a. large allowance from the shipping company, the goods being damagod by fresh water only. Price no object. Must be sold at Thomas Short's Great Clearance Sale By order of the Executors. ~\KT ANTED KNOWN —That we have T T placed the charge of our Manchester Department in tho hands of Mr F. Andrews, for many years engaged in.a similar capacity in tho well-known establishment of W. Whiteley, Wcstbourno Grove, London. Ladles.requiring Table Damasks, Lace Curtains. Blind Hollands, Quilts, Blankets, Sheetings, Towels, Towelling, Toilette Covers. Calicoes, Shirtings, Flannels, etc., may depend upon having theabov'o lines m lower prices than would be charged by any other house in Auckland. — Thomas Shorts Great Clearance Bale. By order of the Exe cutors. MILLINERY.— On and after Monday next, April 25, tho Millinery Department, c late Thomas Short's Drapery Establish ment will be under the supervision of Mrs Duff, nee. Mis» Noddor. Morning, Wedding, and Millinery orders executed most promptly. W" ANTED KNOWN-That Mr Henry Arthur McKean, who had charge for many years of the Clothing Department of- Messrs Buckley and Nunn, Melbourne has now the management of our Men's, Youths', and ; Boys' Clothing. We now have the largest stock at the cheapest price in Auckland, and give tho best selection as to variety of stylo and finish , procurable. For price list sco another column. —Thomas Short's Great Clearance Sale. By order o£ tho Executora. WANTED KNOWN-That Louis Vel veteens, the wholesale prico of which was is 9d per yard, can now be purchased at Short's for 2s lid retail. Inspection invited at Thomas Short's Great Clearance Sale. By order of the Exeoutors. Samples sent by post to any lady requiring. _^ WANTED KNOWN —That; Gentle men's Hata of the newest shapes may be prooured at one-half their value at Thomas Short's Great Clearanco Sale. By order of the Executors. ANTED KNOWN-That our Dress Material^ are under the special charge of Mr A. Linabury, and that we aro prepared to offer during.our Great Clearance Sale Serges. Beiges, Wincoys, Cashmeres, Mcrinon, Camel* Cloths, Nuns' v eiling. Costume Mixtures, j Crape, Jersey; Cloths, Ottoman Cords, and in fact every Novolty now procurable in Dress Materials, at prices that must astonish, but we would specially invite attention to our lj-]ionny Scarborough Sergos and 'Costume Mixtures. Samples sent by parcel p'oat to anyone inquir ing.—Thomas Short's Great Clearance Sulo. By order of the Executors. E~TT KNOWN that, although we may not be able to always show Kid Gloves in our window, tho public of Auckland may rfigt assure^ that Thomas Short's is tho Cheapest House in town for Ladies', Gents', and Children's Kid. Suede, Silk, Cashmere, and every conceivable variety of Gloves, and that during the Great Clearance Sale we aro selling every description of G-loyos at less than wholo Balo*cpst. Come and judge for yourselves. Thomas Short's Great Clearance Sale. By order of the Executors. ■ ■ JF> E late Thomas Short, Draper ann Silk JIV Mercer, Auckland.—All Business' Com miinicationa should bo addressed to the Manag ng Exocutor, and will receive his personal attention. I .^NOTICE —Bomovinff to Largar and morex^ • «f*Ns. Suitable Premises in H. POTTER, 187QueenStraetTN? "tt t bridge w a tee, '& c~67 •I 9 AGENTS. CONSIGNEES. A N D FAOT OR S, AUCKLAND, N.Z. ! Ofllco: HiGH-STRKET (opposite City Counoil Chambers). Cambrio Handfa, Pine, Needles, &c, Chromo- Lithographß. Fancy Soaps and Scents,' Leeds Beddings, Tickings, Manchester Cot Towola, Letterand Invoice Binders, India-rubber Goods, Iyon Bedsteads.' . tJ ■ Orders and Indents promptly executed, ~,,:,-, P.O. Box 312, ■ • .■':. :



/V/ I XN%f\ Xy taieoesvsss>X: C/A- WINTER GOODS NOW SHOWING. E>MP \WRO IS 0. A, PGRTERf *ff| 1 I^/v*^ f!'£h'ej perpetrator", of, the strtpecl slioji ■f\l"Ji:■ ''r '!J ; ■; ■monstrosity •" '(late Varnom1?) 279 i \y ,'.',.;.':! ;. r 0 Queen. Street,!-eorne» of Wakofield. j Bfcraetta Auckland,-N-.-Z. I 7 1 •'UM — 4 ALt ITS ;BHANOHEa AT A ettJU % W VERY GREAT . s O I iljl* IN PBICCES.I.^. ■: ! -/;:, *C. A. PORTER'S NEW AUTUMN GOODS.



grapery, Clothing:, &c< RETURNED PROSPERITY. i"^" Jj^JVCES SOXJTT, on the 7th of April, intimated to the Public that ,my business having suffered through ill-health, I should for J Four Weeks hold a Genuine Clearance Sale. My part I carried out by making large reductions in every department, and' have now to thank-the public for responding to my advertisement in so full a manner, also to state that having sold and sent out a much larger quantity of goods than I expected, yet I still have a large stock on hand; Encouraged by the past month, I purpose making FURTHER REDUCTIONS FOR A FINAL CLEARANCE* I also solicit through this advertisement ah offer for my Lease, which is one of the most liberal in Auckland. ; ■■. ■. ■ •-.-■■.-> FOLLOWING LINES AMONGST THE MANY CHEAP AND GOOD BARGAINS ..■'■.:. ■■' . FOR WHICH PLEASE COME EARLY, My ..make of Dyes and Black Goods Flowers ■ ... : ~V 3 for Id being well known, it will be Ladies' Underclothing, Infants' Robes, enough to state I have reduced Cloaks, &c; &c;, at Auction Prices. from -..; - ... Is 3|d to Is o£d In Men's and Boy's Clothing I still have My. raven or blue black Cashmere a large stock. Men's Suits, 13s 6d, coloured do. from 10|d 18a 6d,'2ls 6d,'. 25.3 6d, 30s and 42a Real go.od Home Spuns ... 6|d Men s Auckland or local-made Molesk'a Black Velveteens from ... ..VlsrOd Trousers ... ,4s lid and 6s lid Crewdson's Calicoes «.. ... 3|d Men's Overcoats ... ]5s 6d White Sheetings ~.,. ... 6fd AsplendidlineofScotchTweedls 9dyd. Blankets from ~', ~. 2s 6d each Men'i Sh'• ts ..; ;.•. ... Is 3d Corsets <.„ ~. ... Is 3d Socks ... ... ;,. 3dpai NOTE THE ADDRESS— JAMES SCUTT,",.' VICTORIA."AND.NELSON STREETS, . AUCKLAND. ; gMITH & QAUGHEI, 1887-ATJTUMN & WINTEE-1887



S. ft 0 7 oneouraged by the remarfcabl© suo oosa that has attended their trading operationi in iho past, have made such arrangements fot the approaching Autumn and Winter as will enable them to offer to ready money purchasers of Silks, General Drapery and Clothing-, etc., an assoi'tmont which for extent, variety,excellence, and cheapness, will surpass all former season.?. Lyons Silks and Satins, for dress and trimming purposes, In black and piain colourings, also brochea and stripes, and a magnificent assort ment of Plushes and Tartan velvets, now sq muoh in demand. Prevailing shades-Brown, Grey, Ruby, Garnet, Navy, &». N.B.—Our Black SUBs are well-knotrn and guaranteed makes. Ocr own Importing. As usual very special attention hue been (gives to this department, which will be found, roplcta with not only the Latest Novelties in Fanes Dresses, but aq. immense assortment of plain E til fabrics, puitablo for house or street war, OJd r Sjd, IOJ<I, isOAd and upwards. French wok Cashmore9..French Twfllb and Beige^ .etc, in heavy winrertoiakoD, at lowest ruling N-Bp—B, &p. are tiie largest' kCm-■ . .pporten of. Dress Goods in Auckland {city or ,•:> inco). - Bluo^t Wd Coloured French Mm. '^nd Cashmorca, all pure wool, 45 inches ivioc ?8 6d, 2s lid, 3b 3d. 3p (Id up, imported * * from an eminent French manufacturing ;.: t v Frenoh Jfo'ulds; all wool, roliable goods, in b!a .A ,and colours (all shades), Js, Is l£i, is 'ud. 1)1 "wool-Jersey Cloth, winter weight. Is 2id. Cos tume. Cloth, 7W, to Is 4Jd per yar,d. Tha now Check Pro3s OJoths, in handsome colourings, 21 to 40 inches vido, B}d to Ss 3d per yard. Im". perial Nayy Sorgoa. all wool, 1b Oid, Is 3id, Is 6JO, Is-fid, IB lid, and 2s 3d. Anticipating ft large demand for Velveteens, we.have now In stock, and to arrive ex Talnui, Dorio, and Araw&, an adequate supply, at prices ranging from isGJd to is lid. Besides the '■ Sana Rival and several other good makes, we keep the colobrQfced I/mis," whioh we procure direct from the worm-renowned maker. i Thoge departments will ,bo found heavily stocked with uovdties and standard makes, our own importing. A splendid assortment of New Ulsters and \V inter Wraps in fancy frieze and ourl olotbß (she new shapes), at prices ranging from 16s 8d tt» 39s Bd. These, with several other lot 3, have bden seowred »f clearing price 3 py our b^yeni a*, the end of tlie London seasf-n. Spoci4l v&lUe In Short Jersey and Cnrl C oth Jackets, in blaok and colours, from 10s Cd to 39a M. Handßpme Dolmans, Bling Sleeve Mantles, YlsitOß, and Fur-lined Capes in great variety. , Infants' Cloaks. Pelisses, etc., Ladies' Corsets and Undcrclothififf, in the best makes, notably the "IllberWa Sterling Lock Stitch" Under olothing, pure long-cloth, perfect shape, and superior finish.. KB-We hold the largest stock of Ladies Corsets and Underclothing in Auckland (city or provinoe). ■ AU bought before the advance in price of wool. Our reputation for good value in Blan kets, Flannels, Calicoes, Sheetinfes.and all kinds Of Manchester Goods we are determined to sustain by marking these goods at the smallest remunerative profit. We recoivo our supply dlreot, from the best. sources (British and Colonial), and have manufactured to our ovvn ordor soveral excellent makes which bear out own name and brand, and-will be found extra ordinary value. Our special value in Blankets, 9x4size, 9a lid; 10x4,15s lid; 11x4, 21s per pair. Cheaper quality and special make, suitable for hotels and boaroing houses, kept in stock. Now Zealand,Blankota from 18s Cd to 50s.j New Zealand Flannels at Is 3d, Is M. la Sd, Is lOd, 25.; Imitation Welsh FlanneL OJd, 82d. lojd, etc.;, full yard wide, la Groy Calicoes all 2sd. 3d, SJd, ijd, s}d. Our s}d Grey Calioo is fvjll yard wide, and vovy epociat. valua. White Oaliooce in the beat makes, including the celebrated Dacca Twist, '■ direct ftom tap makers, and other superior. mftkos'<3|roct fifoiu the muls in '«aoh piec6 betu-lui? our own name and brand.1 Washed' Twlll> Sheetings, oxcoptional value, > H'pin Bjd up; Finla/s SneetinKS in all widths, ] at lowest prices. Flax Shirtings, in various. inakeß<ihdj£rootlpattcms,ot33d,4}d,sfd; Scotch Jean ahirtuig, extra strong, 6jd, 7i'd por yard j Wincey Sh'.rtiug- at 73d-, 9Jd, lOjd, and upwards j 1 tlriißean Shirt jug, befit makes, at lowest prices.: Ex Dorio,' and to an-ive, Irish Llnons, Cambric'": Handkerchiefs; i,incn Aprons, Linen Sheotings,'; Table Danuwks, Cloths, and Napkins, Hollands, Diapers, Gemts' Shirts, Collars, and Cufffc, etc. Theso goods, having been personally selected . and bought for prompt cash from Belfast manu facturers, will be sold, as heretofore, at in manj ■ oases Jcsa than wto^eeale prlcca. Our stook of Men'B, Tenths', and Boys' Cloth-' Ing is perhaps the largest to be soon in any retail establishment in New viealand. Wa would direct special attention to our selection. of Colonial Goods from the leadlasr New Ze.a!;>. tid mills, 1 Also;, that we are the Sole Agents in Auakland for the colebrated "Lioa liraml" Geolong Clothing, manuiiactured in Victoria, and highly recommended because of csH, finish, »nd wearing (pialities.



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