MARION'S UNCLE.

A Case f6r the Detectives.

By SYLVANUS COBB, Jus.

CHAPTER Vll.—(Continued). The two clerks returned his kindly, smiling gaze a few moments longer, and then they put their heads together and spoke for a little time apart. Then Walter Vernon went to his desk and brought back tlie cancelled cheque which Sandy McDougal had that morn ing found on the floor.

' I am willing to take my oath, sir, before a justice,' the young man said, • that that cheque was put into the vault on Saturday afternoon, and that f I laid upon the file in which it was iplaced a paper-weight. This morning the cheque is found on the floor of the room under the edge of .Renwick s desk ; and sir, the paper-weight which I left on the file of the cancelled cheques of our customers we round on the file of Mr Wilmot's cheques'.' ; ' Yes; and you think from that — what ¥

' Why, sir, we think it not impossible that somebody who had the keys of jthe bank was in here, either last even ting or on Saturday night. Sandy says: ;he can swear that the gas ha 3 been lighted in the private office since he shut up on Saturday.' 'And those four heavy cheques— what do you think of those 1 'That puzzles us, sir. They look to me like honest cheques. If they are forgeries they are most neatly done. I should be willing to accept the signatures as genuine, as I had opportunity to examine them. I did not have them in my hand; so of course I could not study them criti i cally. But the puzzle, sir, is this?: I am very sure those four cheques were hot in the vault ou Saturday night, ; when the bank was closed. I locked the door of the vault myself, and gave the key to your brother. It was the same key you now have in your pos session. " And I know that Jasper Renwick .did not unlock the door again before the bank was closed for the night.' Stephen Wilmot nodded, and then took a few turns to and fro across the room. At length he stopped, and

spoke : 'My young friends, I know I can trust you. I know that my brother had entire confidence in you both. I know, further, that he did not have confidence in Jasper Renwick. He kept him as he did only because he had promised William Vernon, on his death-bed, that he would do so. _ The man is a villain. He is planning a wholesale robbery of the bank.' Mr Wilmot paused here, and looked from one to the other of the two youths, as though considering how far he niignt confide in them.

'Singleton/ he said with a pleasant smile, at the same time laying a hand on the young man's shoulder, ' I am not quite so familiar with you as I am with your companion; but Ido not believe you would betray me.' Tears started to Arthur's eyes, and his lip quivered. Before he could speak the old man added, with a burst of generous emotion :

'Tut! tut! My dear boy, you misunderstand me. Can.you not par don my caution when you reflect upon Imy situation ? There ! That is enough. lNow listen to me, both of you. I can very plainly see that Jasper Renwick is in pursuit of a great villany. Some thing of this my brother gave the in his last letter. lam willing to inform : you that those four cheques with which the rascal is now perambulating the streets are forgeries. Not only that, but the cancelling is forged as well;' £In mercy's name?' cried Singleton. 'How does the man expect to escape detection? They will know at the bank that no such cheques were ever presented.' 'I am not so sure of that/ said Wilmot, with a dubious shake of the head. ' First, it would be difficult to prove that forgery. I doubt if you could detect it in the cheques. Second, it would not be well to suffer the report to gain circulation that such a thing had happened here in our bank. And—'

4 But/ interrupted Vernon, quivering with excitement, • what was the rascal's object in making these cheques if they were not to be presented for cash V 'Ah ! there you have it. They were to cover four other cheques which were presented and cashed—two of them, I thinlr, on Wednesday, and two on Thursday, of last week. Do you understand V

' Not quite, sir.' ' Listen. But first tell me, was not business exceedingly brisk during the first half of last week 1 And were not a great many cheques and drafts sent out V

' Yes, sir. You are right.' 'Well, under cover of that rush Jasper Renwick forged and issued four cheques, filled up on the blanks in the cheque-book of which he has charge as confidential clerk and acting cashier. Of course he would not caro to have those cheques come under the eyes of anyone connected with this bank. Either of you would have detected at once that no such cheques were drawn here in the way of legitimate business. But Mr Wilmot himself might have filled up from his private cheque-book as many cheques as he pleased, and issued them, and-it would have been none of your business. Let us suppose, as Jasper Renwick would doubtless have us believe, that Matthew Wilmot had been seized with the mania for speculation. He did, I believe, pur chase a large woollen mill and a heavy interest in a machine shop.' _ ' Yes-, sir/ answered Vernon. ' And it proved a wonderful piece of good

fortune for him. The wdblleh will not only gave him an even million of profit in two years, but he was enabled to furnish" clothing to soldiers who would have suffered without his aid. The machine-shop he sold at an; adj varice of two hundred per cent, mat is the way in which your brother spec ulated.' ' ' Exactly,' said Stephen,- with a pleasant nod; ' but let us suppose he had of late gone into speculation of a different kind, and had lost, instead of making, money. He might have checked out half a million, and you would have been none the wiser. It was for the purpose of doing his own private business fn his own Way, with out interference, and without the knowledge of others thrt left him to keep his individual cheque-book, and his private baiik-accoutit. Now do you understand ?' # i ' One thing yet puzzles me* sir, said Singleton,—and Verndn acknow ledged the same trouble. * Renwick must have known that Mr Wilmot would detect his rascality as soon as the returns were made to him from the other banks. He would see at once that cheques had been paid whnii lie had never made.'

Stephen Wilmofc smiled; but thid time it was a melancholy sniile.

' Now,' he said, while a dark shadow passed over his face, ' you are getting into deep waters. We must make one more supposition. Let m suppose that the villain anticipated, from the very first, the end that has come.' 'How ! Do you mean—the death of our master ?' ' Exactly that.' ' Good heavens! how could he V ' Never mind how he did it. If you will admit that he did it, I think the whole scheme is plain to your under standing.' 'Yes, sir, that would make it clear. But, good Loi:d deliver us! how could he think such a thing ?' ' Look ye, rfty dear boys, do you rest content with your present Know ledge. By and by, when I can see jmy way more clearly^ you sliall know all that I know. For the present, however, I must ask you to trust me , fully, and, at the samo time, give me j your earnest, loyal help. Shall I have jifcl

The response, from both, Was cjuick and hearty. And they shook hands over it.

1 And now/ said Wilmotj speaking slowly, and with strong emphasis, ' I wish you to give me your undivided attention, jasper Renwick must not know—nor must he have a hint—that he is suspected. Mark you,—this is not the first, nor is it the largest, of his rascalities. If We would thoroughly expose him, and gain back his steal ings, we must be Wary. You will treat him as usual. Let not a ,lpok, nor a word, nor a sign of any kind, escape you whereby he may be warned. In shorty imagine that jjoU k^now not % thing—that you never heard a thing—r against him. Can you bear this in mind V'

They were prompt to answer; and they meant what they said. 'Were you aware,' he continued, ' that I have given a good part of my life to the work of banking V No, They had never heard of it. *It is even so,' he told them. ' The secrets of the craft are all known to me; and, moreover, should it happen that Reriwick's malfeasance has crippled the resources of the bank, I shall be atoply able to supply the lack from my own fiinds. Do we now understand one another V

1 One thing I wbuld like t6 ask sir,' said Walter. 'The missing bonds- ' 'Are all right. Very likely Renwiok discovered that they were gone from the safe.'

' Aha !' ejaculated the two youths ? in the same breath. ' That was what made him so gliim arid pale Wheia he first came in. ' Good mercy! Had he set hi 3 heart on those things f ' If my brother had not given them to his daughter to be delivered into my hands, on Saturday, Jasper Ren wick would have taken them out on Sunday, and falsified Matthew's books' to cover up his theft. At that moment a step was heard at the 1 buter landing. Mr Wilmofc spoke a final word of caution, then Vernon noiselessly Unlocked, the door of the banking-room, and Shortly afterwards the confidential clerk fil tered.

He repotted thai; h«i had found thg Situation exactly aS he had expectfed. Two of the cheques had been cashed on Wednesday, and the other two on Thursday. The tellers were Uhder the impression that Mf Wihhbl had presented them himself. 'All right/ said Stephen, with one of his pleasantest Smiles. ' And lam very grateful to you, Mr Renwick, for your promptness and your ready kind ness.' ' Now, gentlemen, let us to busiriess. Let me know, as quickly as you can, the amount of available funds on hand, and if there is a deficiency, I, will make it up. Remember^—f o all | intents and purposes I am in my brother's place; arid 1 Will carry the1 bank if I can. Are you satisfied V ' Perfectly,' answered Vernori. 1 You may count on me, sir,' re sponded Singleton. " 'And upon you,. Mr ftenwixiki t know I may rely with full confidence/ 1 You —may, sir.'

This answer was not jprbinji^ nbr was it hekrty; but this nevy banker did not appear to notice. .He thanked all alike, and then, left them to their, work, while he went in to look over the pri vate matters in his brothec's desk. At ten o'clock the Surrogate, or Jiidge of Frabate, of the coiihtry came in, and was closeted with Stephen Wilmot a full hour. Before he left, he had givbn the new head full author ity to go on with the business as though nothing unusual had happened. (To be Continued oil Iftdno'ay.)

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Sledir-nt. GRANDPAPA'S . .MA6IC SALVE \JT PATiWTKD. Prepared by MRS VIALOUSE, Kyber Pass Is. 6d: PER TiiS'i A certain cure tor all wounds, sores, sprains, corns, burns,scalds, bruisescarbuncloa, boils ana whitlows, alsd inflammation causedfrdtn bitesot niisquitocs, sandflics, etc., etc., etc. -A-sit'Kie trial will give satiifactory proof of its emcacy. Sold by Cheuiists, For testimonials see handbills. _____ A SURE REMEDY FOR BALDNESS. HICKMAN'S ECLIPSU HAIR PRODUCEtI (Registered.) this Preparation eclipses all others., .'Aj»6«[ discovery for the Growth _d£ Hair on the Head and Face; for removing .and presenting Dandruff, and arresting the fall of the Hair. It cures any Disease of the Scalp, and causes new growth on the head after being bald for ydaw. vvhero it has become weak and thin, from Whatever cause, it quickly restores )t to its natural vigour. Hundreds of reß.de Its m Chrlstchurch can testify to the fact that j. Hickman was COMfLEI'BLY BALD for rnanj years, and after trying every known remedy without oftect, he discovered this wojjdeiim OTeparation, which ENTIRELY RESTORED ml HAIR TO ITS NATURAL STATE AND COLOUR. It has also proved successful In a number of other similar cases in .which the hair had fallen from scrofula and other diseases ot I Ki_ch bottle contains supply for onts month. Price 4s, of Graves Aickin, Hamilton Bros., J. P King and Sons, J. A. Pond, and all Chemists. General fgfj|^ CbMPAN T. __ t^t o*' I"C li OF REMOVAL, MR. T, TRAFFORD, SURGEON DENTIST De3ires to inform iiis Patients and Friends that he lifts rei_.&vfcd ffotn Wakefleld-street to more central oflicea Queen - Street, over Mr. Waiyte's, Bookseller, opposite Wyndham-street Houifs from nine a.m. till live v-Q__^^ EADACHES, Lowiiess of Spirits, '_;&'■ show that the, liver is dut of.order--In Wolfk's Bchnapph you havo the best remedy, Drapery, Clothing;, &c p^S I SPKING | pSI Dressmaking Competition. Bogs to announce that he will prtve a Prize of £2 10s to tho lady who can make the best Dress with the aid of Buttorick's Patterns—fit, style, and finish to be considered. BUTTERICK'S In order tb bring the Competition within the reach of the laast experienced, no professional dressmakers will be allowed to enter, and to prevent any but hona fide amateurs from doing so, the list will be bp6n for the inspection and scrutiny of all competitors. CUT PAPER . Ample time will be given in which to complete work. A competent j ud^o wijlmake the award, when the amount will Tbe promptly paid. No entrance fee required. Intending conipetitora are requested to send their names in Garly. Fuller particulars on application. PATTERNS. Note.—The Patterns arc so easily used^ and tho information so dearly given, that a mistake cannot bo made even by those Unaccustomed to using them. ! Wm. P. OUILVII., . £2 109 I " DRAPER. I *2 10s PRIZE I VICTORIA-3T. WEST. | PRIZE 1 (_ ; -]-_ys 1 "^ ' ' i 11 :| % 02 « "^ .*^S_J O 02 bo j'— o sir i t Sks _r % 5 _-H tg ~H _6 i3_itotetoe<s H S. ::: :: W < ° H ® ... CO w 5 ••'%-< fa ° 2 5? P jg *BEhI < Q. R EAT ID AR GAINS! *Ks£&dl4sX3?s&s*t ■■ &• iiADiEs* UNDERLINKN WAREHOUSE. VOOPaii'sLadieg'Mowelfed andPlaih Silk Gl<jves, In lan, Browns, Navys, and Greys, at is; worth-Is 6d to 2s 9d. l,ooo'l)6_en Metal Buttons, sail Sizes and colours, at 3d per Dozen; worth is 6d to 3s Od per Dozen. ,_, ■ GOO Wack Jet Buttons, 2d per Dozen; worth la. 200 Doiett Assorted FrilliuKS, at id to (fd per neck length; worth 4}d tb is per neck length: .] .beautiful ahd new goods. 60 Ladies. Crinolines, at 2s lid; worth 7s 6d ~tdl2s6d. _>'•'__ 200 Pairs Ladies' and Children's tieaded CufS, . at 3d and 6d; worth Is to Is _d per pair. 150 Children s Coloured Dresses; lined, from 2s . Mto 7s 6d; worth os '6d to, 12s 6d. 65 Ladies' Reversible Waterproof Cloa_s, 5s lid; j worth 158 6d. 40 Children', Wool-.PelliSses and Walking Dresses, at ,3s lid to lid; worth 8s 6d to 12s 6d; bbu^htd great job: ! . 30 Girls' Wool Jackets, 3s M to 6a 6d j wbrth S§ 6dto9)sßdv ~. ~ < , ; ; , 38 Dozen Children's Drawers, sizo, lr% 3,4,5, YeW cheap, per Pair, lid, Is, Is Id, Is 2d, The Largest and Cheapest Assortment Of B'_by linen and Ladies' Underlinen in Auckland. Men's Blue and .White, Black and White Ties, from 9d and Is. ; I*. DAVtgON, Wit JTOCTIOft QtTEEN fe GR_!YSt'g.^ ..,, J<i ':.,.,. 5 ., , v tiistti >ai_ciß^ ;\ r _ TW-EW ZEALAND INSURANCE COM II PAfJY (FIR-J AND MARINE). Capita 1.....*;.... .;. £1,0*30,000. Paid-up arid Reserve 80und5...... £435,000 PKO-tecTiON from FIRE Oft MARINE LOSS Can bb Effecteo) in this Company. bLA-MS MET WITH -tebMPTITUDE ANI) LißEftAltrY. JAMES 3BUTTLE. Manager. Horse covers, GAITERS. <^ _>- *****%. y^^ 1^ WATERPIiOO? 0^ 0^ RIDING and •^DRlfo-rG APRONS. • ..' ~ CORN MANURE. -Freezing G0. % £8, of all merchants.



Business KotMeft. HO3VIE JEWEL WASHING MACHINE I-" WASHES EVERYTHING, front LUCE TO A COALSACK; CLEANS T OUaKUS without wetting a finger or tttSS S "vot feet, pains In the arm*, buck, and breast, and does a big day s waßhing in two hours. \ HOME liili JEWEL /S fiUNt>RE_>§ OF TESTIMONIALS. M. M. LEVY, BOLE AGKNT, ALBERT HOTEL. __. —.J.. " . . a«m FOB? \nLosMoa; l^rX BLEKDB OF I \teas / per lb. \i® I \ Pronouhced the best vaiueV ili Auckland. \ Tji DG A R AN D ri O,» dyers, established 1864. Still Dying to Live Axd Living to Dye. Ladies' and Gonlleinen's Wearing Apparel C caned, Renewed, or Dyed any colour. Damask Curtains or Table Covers Cleaned, Rehewed;or Dyed. Feathers and Gloves Cleaned and Dyed any shade. Lace or other Curtains Bleached or Dyed. - ——- EDGAR, Dyeb, WELLESLEY-STREET EAST, AND RICH MOND, COX'S CREEK. ENRY HUGHES, M.1.M.E., M.S.A., CIVIL. MI<;CIiANICAL.,AND MINING ENGINEEfe, f JOHNSTON-ETREET, WEUaNGTok. INVENTORS ASSISTED. Patents Secured in All Countries on the Lowest Terms. Searches made as to Noveity of Inventions. Honry Hughes, having had large experience as an Engineer and Patent Agent, is enabled to conduct Patent Business by correspondence. Inventions of .undoubted merit can be ar ranged to be Patented Free of Cost. 'Established 1860. 4 UCKLAND "OOLLER li/TILLS, AND BISCUIT MANUFACTORY, FORT-STREET, AUCKLAND, N.Z. (Office at the Mill). J 6 H N L A M E HAS FOR SALS: WHEAT, MEAL in sacks, 100'a SO'sand 25V PREMIER FLOUR, in sacks; .STANDARD FLOUR, in sacks; QUEEN1:. FLOUR, in sacks, 100's, 50's, and-s's; Royal Fldur, in sacks; lOO'd, 50's, and 25's. SHARPS, BRAN; FOWL WHKAT. OATS (whole and crushed), CABIN BISCUITS FANCY BISCUITS. , ' Flour and Biscuits packed In air tight tins for Islands trade. Ask your grocers for the Auck land Roller Mills' Flour, and encourage local industry, T^THEELS! WHEELS! WHEELS! ENCOURAGE LOCAL INDUSTRIES. CbPAMAN & CLEGG, 34 ai*d 86, GftE¥-ST., Are now turning out Local Made Perambu lators in styles i suited to local requirements. Every improvement that a long experience as practical worklnen could suggest has to. their Koods been carefully studied and perfected, and Ladies may rely upon procuring from them Car riages that for Shape, Comfort, Durability, and low price ate not to .be procured elsewhere. Hitherto the wheels employed on' Perambulators have been a source of considerable annoyance and Repairs cause a continual drain on the pocket, Which is very ihtich felt in these depressed times. To avoid this, pur chasers, of these necessary articles Should carefully eiamino the construction of Cope man's Patent Paragon Wire Wheels, -which their carriages are mounted upon, and now on exhibit at the Industrial Exhibition. They are locally made, atfo a, marvel .^strength and elegance, and are sure to become very popular on account of their durability. _>«-<uuu COPEMAN & CLEGG, .. Sole Makers. g; HIP "■" BEUJBH & H ptlBM A wcßSSlty In every § HJIIfS9 PQUsEies Ladies 1 and S"""' BirSH *MMrttfs Boils, ____r:__q_MfiW__F__l _>_„__, DiDux __J Miw^l nUßKjrs and ~ MMm£? gi^s satisfaction % bostow. 1869, fs conceded to be C.L.HAUTHAWAYASONS, m * in Coagreas Street, Boatoiu f" OR JMMEDIATH , SALE, k 3 the , leave for Eugland, a really good^Farmof 238 acres, 130 acres of it in grass and fenced part with thorn hedges, and the balanc^in bush; orchard, house; and buildinm* and a very" low price will be taken;— Apply to John Soppet, House and Land Agent, (55 Queen



Bitsiness Notices. SEWiNG MACHINES. Sales in 1884...;..606,292 Machines. Sales in 1881.-.. ...562,036 Machines. Increase...... 42,256 Machines. AT 261, QUEJN-Sf., AUCKIJ^D. I»"THRKE OUT OF EVERY FOUR MA CHINES SOLD IN THE WORLD ARE SINGERS. UPWARDS OF THREE HUNDRED FIRST ! ANbAT CHRISTCHURCH EXHIBITION", TWO GOLD & TWO SILVER MEDALS. TO feE dfiTAINEb AT 2s ed Week 6d Pc& week BEWARfi OF GERMAN AND OTHER' IMITATIONS. SINKM SEWING MACHINES. ApDRESS: QUfeE^-STREET. OPPOSITE MESSRS GARLIGK AND GRANWBLL. TWT --O tS tJ R G LA R V! W° T3»ANKRUPTCY ! ■VTO QALVAGE STOCK! In thanking his friends for the liberal svtpport of the last four years, since he has been in the retail business, announces in the meantime that he has OPENED ANOTHER SHOP, Next door to Messrs. B. Tonks and Go. 110 QUEEN STREET, Where he Will offer his LARGE STOCK OF If ANCY /N O 0D S, Mostly bought in the home market for cash, at a GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICE. J. BUTCHEB.] [j. GKOOIf. *tyr e hate For sale:— I^Da and Bar Iron, Wire NaJls Fencing Barb Wire, Roofing Iron Sash Weights, Buckets, Tubs Springs and Patent Axles Coarse and Fine Salt 110 h.p. nominal Portable Engine, by Wallis and Steevens, with duplicate wearing parts Hoisting Engines, from 3 to 5 h.p., with reversing gear. G R bfr M» B UTCHER^ & Co.^ .SORT-STREET^., . . ... , Telephone 211.1 Tl/THS C. H. ROSE will open herNefr Premises at the corner of Kyber Pass and Seafield View Roads, on SATURDAY, August 87* in the Drapery, Millinery, and Dress making Business. t>ER S. S. M A NAP OUEI. JUST ARRIVED, rtiASMAKIAN ipOTATOES. OUNSON & MARTIJf, CCfeTOMStBTRkEIr. Established 1859.] JP<EE & POTTER} COACHBUtLDERS, \X tORNE iasro RUTLAND Si'BEiETS. Coaches, ■ Carriage?. Waggonettes, Buggies, Pony Carnages, Carts, Draya> and fevery de scription of vehicles kept in Btock, or built to order. -The trade supplied. [ N.B.—Traps lent to customers whilst repairs are being executed. WAENO.CK BROTHERS, Established 1862 SOAP AND CANDLE MANUFACTURERS, ; CO^'S CREEK, AUCKLAND. Mahulactnrers ,o£ the Celebrated Extract of Soap, Disinfectant Powder, First Prize Yellow Blue Mottled, Double Crown, Economic,"arid Household, Carbolic, and Other MedicihJi and Toilet Soaps, made from tho purest of Tallows, &c. . ' Offices— DURHAM-STREET, Auckland. N.B.~tJash Purchasers of Tallow, Wool, Sheepskins, and Bones. IVT O Tk U M E .NT' 8 rrAMAN aljd Vermont marbles, AND ABERDICfiN GRANITE. HEiD , STONES IN MARBLE AND STONE. IfcON Tom 6 K^tlinos at Moderate Pricks. Prices and Designs sent post-free. Country orders carefully packed. TAIT BROTHERS, Monumental Works, Corner of KuUand and Lome Streets (near Qu6en-sireet Junction), Auckland. "VTOTHING LIKE SUCCESS. . THE ECONOMY BOOT SHOP, With its Small Profits, is still a great favourite with the Public. The Proprietors are now selling— s d Men's E.S. Bdots .. i. ..8 6 Women's Leather Boots .. ..611 , Children's Leather Boots, 6to 13 t. 4 0 Bluchers pegged without nails .. 7 6. Also. Oilskins and Long Boots for Seamen. VICTORIA-STREET, AUCKLAND. Xfi X M AN APOU RI. C; C. BROWN, Now in Sydney, wishes to inform the public that he has sent hiß first shipment of purchases over in the above boat They include among other goods a Line of Silk Upholsters and Plushes of the finest quality and finish, and were,bought at a large reduction on invoice prices. An inspection of same is invited. Price, /s 6d per yard,—C. C. Brown, Furniture Ware nbuse, corhet Cook and Hobsoii Streets. QRION. /^RION. r\RION. What is it? "^ONG fe'ON^ AND CO., GENERAL GROCjER^i IMPORTERS OV A*rti' CHINESE GOODS; PURE TEAS A SPECIALTY. W* G. & Co. are prepared to supply a flrit oi«B3 article at lowest prices for dash. ' m J!7, GkEY-STkEEt Two Doors above Market Hotel.



FROZEN MEa and ■*• STORAGE^OMPANY, Ltt Head Office :R AlU v Ay^' W6KKS AT WAiu^; A**U* P.O. Box, 113." "^ l elephone. No. iob. Do. Acid Works, lig Do. Butter Department, 278 JOSEPH BANKS," ' PRESERVED Mm The reputation of our "PKAGh i^ is now thoroughly established ahd ?*** have readied proportion *X* °* -W* say no other Colonial meat-Dre^ mont is able to approach! preser«l^eat4Wi sll . Our Goods are mow in ka ~ The high-fclaas-^^.g* .: are in a position to cotamand enabfeL?^ an article which at all times gim Sf S f eren over American meats. 8pt * Thi is admitted by the Aa*>\i*^ leadin merchant. Adtni*% and Wo May mention that the.Whols to-iAtfl Payationsaremanufactnred^^ SALTBEiANDPOEI Packed in Kegs, Barrels aot>Ti E8 ck Special attention is drawn.to this iin,.^ we arc making a specialty, and^Hioh S our facilities and the cold air process-^ able to sure in mild pickle, the necessity of.*? ting to small pieces being obviated. QUALITY, CURE, AND FREBDSm nM LARGE BONE GUARANTEE. «£.} I OJ]! { O HS COLD STORAGE For Butter, Meat, and Poultry at Usual E»tej| GENERAL MERCHANDISE SCORED AT LOWEST RATES;' " During th 6 Season Cold Storage for BSiifei offered at thS following special rat&j-Phg SantS or Ducks, la per brace; Teai/pisft Quail, etc., 6d per brace; HareS; U '-'dM-fa any period not exceeding ofiehieiitlv FREEZING ~S£ IMPORTANT TO HQUSEKteEPERg.cit'ii HOTELS, AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC. A WANT MET. WE NOW PURVEY the CHOICEST AfesH BUTTER, vcr op, ix HalS-Pocsd Pats, "SHELL"-. BRAND. Butter Received Dally from Leading HtihM and Be&t Dairies-Selected Mth Great Care.. is; GOMPANY'B The description is— COLdUß—Bright and tempting. TBXTURE^-Firm and waxen; i : FLAVOUR—Rich, nutty, apifetfaiijjs ifr quality guaranteed, ."Bi Supplied by the Company to the Tteijepnfr, DELIVERED BY^OUR^S fHiifIDGH May *be obtained in any quantities from all Grocers, Provision Dealers, or Totrn Bailies. ASK YOUR GROCER FOR "FREEZING COMPANY'S SHELL" SRAND BUTTER. TAKE NO OTBSk Should anything suppUedi as our Buttetfafltt give satisfaction, send Post Card to GUNTIUi and EMiYETT, Managers of Departjnent, ana a messefager will be sent to investigate^ "SHELL" Brand) BUTTER Delivered through the town daily, or. at Depart meiit Premises, Railway Wharf. TIMBER STATIONS, COUNTRY SWEE% AND SHIPPING SUPPLIKD IiT vitIi,, i Butter iii Kegs, Tins, or in freSh Pats in Boxes. GLANViLLE~INi> ELLYETT ( Managers Of Department ■.. ---■. . . .., ..... ■. ..-.^m TAMES jj- ? JJWATT; & ;jpfti London, Melbourne, and Scva r . Desire to intimate that ihsy have iieOTM ■ Offices in DUNCAN'S BUILDINGS. . Corner of Cashel and Manchester att^ets, wfitre their Representative, ■ Will be glad to RECEIVE INDENTS j- E^ Bh'A^|fecS^S .Chnstchnrch December; 1888.^ ,-j. mHE FOLLOWING TESTISIOFIALS I show the Utility bf _ if L:; LAMB'S PATENT POKKIDGB iffiAL Auckland, June 14,1887- John Lamb, Esq., . ua #„♦ ffifti from tea-tasting, nd-HM^ Stoendea medical adviser, he stro«gtf f y"^ take; Si^^vTW^jt gS^S! Porrldge Meal at this School ■WW£t «W anfl consider it bu *«gh t»»^ ™ & th»t we all (staff as' YSKatter to getthßttito t would find it A difficult W^utidod* return to using oatmea I .ltam „ «y a splendid article of dlet. iTim lV representing to the Educanonw^^p^ Wellington that I was,^° g m y P T I mm -^l{lgS, fully> 6»top.f- IBfc. . Mr John Lamb. ■ j t yo akn<?f S-I remain, yours, ftft. w> CAB DER . Iff rToiin Lamb: kWrfflM-^lw Illustrated.