NOTABILIA!

Observer, Volume 3, Issue 71, 21 January 1882, Page 292

NOTABILIA!

In tins issue will be seen tlie programme of the " Societe Litteraire Francaiso D'Auckland." Ilie Dunedin Consultation, conducted by "Ada Mantua/ will close on the 15th proximo. This is really a genuine affair, and no swindle Bent and Bachelder's celebrated Christy Minstrel Troupe are announced to appear at the Lomestreet Hall on Monday next. On Thursday next, the 26th instant, Messrs E : ai 2 d 4.f- Isi f?, S w , iU -, sell at their stores, in Queenstreet, the paddle-wheel steamer City of Cork, screw steamer Kina, and the two steamers Lily and Gemini. Amongst the curosities lately added to the museum at the Occidental Hotel, Mr Albert Fisher the spirited proprietor, has secured a splendidly-executed head of a Maori chief in kauri gum. ludulgers in sensational curiosities should have a look at it. Mr H. Sawkins, "who some years ago carried on business in the boot and shoe trade in Auckland, has returned once more to the old line, and is to be found at the Eed Boot Warehouse in Victoria-street, where a good stock is laid in for customers. This evening King Tawhiao will visit the Theatre Royal to witness a grand variety performance, and a srnod house is anticipated. The entertainment will be produced under the managership of Mv P Doran. In our advertising columns in this issue will be seen a testimonial re Hitchins' Blood Eestorer, the efficacy of which in the case mentioned amounts almost to a miracle, and places the remedy in a position calculated to increase its use not only in New Zealand, where rheumatism is prevalent, but throughout the world. Persons suffering from disease of the eye should consult Dr Grant, who, from long experience in the Australian Colonies (where diseases of the eye are prevalent), and also from having made ocular diseases a speciality, may be safely looked, upon as an authority, and numerous patients can bear testimony to his skill in that respect. [ A long-felt want is about to be supplied in the form of a Directory for Auckland. J. Ingram and Co. | are now engaged preparing such a work, which we have no hesitation in stating, from our knowledge of the compilers, will be reliable in every way, and of great service to business persons or strangers visiting Auckland. _ The Directory will comprise all the suburbs. It is essentially necessary that all business men should keep their mental faculties clear; and this is most effectually done by keeping the nerves calm and the digestive organs in good working order. The experience of some of our greatest bram-workers has shown t that when the nerves and brain are overstrained by mental exertion, or the stomach weakened b.y too constant sedentary work, the most certain cure is tonic restorative. Among the best is that known as Crawj ford's Sarsaparilla Tonic, a most agreeable and effective remedy. Many persons visiting Auckland desirous of taking- a trip to the renowned Hot Lakes, are often deI barred from doing so on account of the expense, which they imagine is something enormous. And so of course it is, when people go the wrong way to work. But when intending visitors place themselves in the hands of a respectable agent, the expense then becomes a mere trifle, as he, knowing what he is about, obtains conveyances, guides, &c, at the lowest prices. Mr H. F. Way is the agent in Auckland, and all communications addressed to him, care of Mr A. Saunders, Insnrance Buildings, will receive attention. Mr H. Waite's establishment in High-street is well worth a visit, if only to see the multiplicity of tinware. The speciality at present is fruit tins for keeping in a state of preservation all and every kind of fruit, and Mr Waite, who is a thorough master of his business, has brought the branch to such a state of perfection that some fruit which had been preserved in one of these tins for more than a year, when opened, was pronounced by Mr Chambers, of the firm of E. Porter and Co., to be equal to any imported tinned fruit. This alone speaks well for Auckland, and should be the means of promoting a business in Fiji and other places, where tinned meats and fruit tare extensively used. Following quickly upon the visit of King Tawhiao will be the commemoration of St. Valentine, for which already preparation is being made. It was noticeable last year how generally the English custom was followed of sending an appropriate present, accompanied with a tasteful card, rather than spending a large sum upon a mere paper recognition, too often consigned to the waste basket after perusal. Mr Goodson, of the London Arcade, as usual leads in novelties in this line ; and his well-assorted stock — the most extensive and varied of its kind in the Colonies — should be seen at this season by those who wish to remember St. Valentine. " Who makes your clothes ?" inquired a certain well-known journalist of a resident in Auckland also connected with an ink-slinging establishment. " Munro and Milligan," was the reply. "By Jove," said the enquirer, " I must have a suit also ; your clothes always fit you properly." He had a suit, and the consequence was it so altered his appearance that several persons remarked the extraordinary resemblance between himself and the portrait of the leading member of the British aristocracj'. Munro and Milligan's establishment is in Hobson-street, where they have an extensive stock to choose from ; and any respectable person can obtain clothes on the deferred payment system by weekly or monthly instalments. "Is it true that William Grarrett, of the firm of Garrett Bros, in Wakefield-street, is going to be married ?" inquired a fair young widow of about forty-five. "Yes, dear," replied a gushing young virgin of the same age, "' I know he is, because he bought a weddingcake at the Bazaar the other night." " Nothing of the sort," growled an old buffer who was standing by; " William Garrett is wedded to his business, and that is the reason the firm turn out such good boots and shoes, and I advise him to remember the beautiful words gf the Irish bard, who was born on the banks of the Avon — "Ne suit her ultra creep I— 'Damn' !" The utterance of the last word was caused by a small boy in the shop having stuck his awl into the old gentleman's foot ; and now when he hears any remark being made about Mr Garrett' s marriage, like a wise man he holds his* tongue. Mr GHeeson seems to have spared no expense in finishing the Eacket Court. About £30 worth of rackets, balls, &c, will arrive by first mail steamer from Sydney. There are only half-a-dozen rackets, and these have been purchased already before arrival. One firm has already sent an order for rackets, so as to be able to meet the demand which will be made for them shortly. Mr O'Brien, the lessee of the court, has issued a very neat circular, and we hear on good authority that several gentlemen have taken the matter in hand, and intend forming a Eacket Club at once. Mr Gleeson will offer a cup of the value of ten guineas for the champion racket player. The contest will bo open to all-comers. This will make matters interesting, as there are several good racket players in Auckland ; and lawn-tennis players will be able to play well, as the games are something similar. Of course the tennis players will find the back wall in the Eacket Court a little difficult at first, but that is easily overcome by practice. Auckland has progressed, is progressing, and will progress ; and we see that our fellow-citizen, Mr T. B. Hill, chemist, opposite the Theatre Eoyal, is determined to keep pace with the times. The exterior of • his premises have put on quite a now appearance, and with this day's issue it will be seen that ho has made internal alterations as well, so tnat they are now in every respect suitable for carrying on a much more extensive business in all its various branches. A very large stock of drugs, chemicals, and medicines are now arriving from the best markets, and new remedies will be received every month, to Jwhich he invites the attention of the medical profession, storekeepers, and the general public. Amongst the improvements is a neatly fittedup consulting-room for the use of all medical men, and, from the central position, no doubt will be exceedingly useful, especially to patients from the country, who cannot always spare the time to go to the doctor's residence, with the uncertainty of finding him at home. Mr Hill has also made arrangements! for vaccination daily, and, to finish up, he invites all visitors from the country to avail themselves of his store as a convenient central place of rest for themselves and their parcels whilst waiting for the omnibus or train ; and as he is now devoting the whole of his time to his business, we have no doubt from his long residence, and the central position of his establishment, his enterprise will receive the rewixd it deserves. He will be glad if anyone requiring anything in his line of business will call and see him, and he will guarantee that those patronising his establishment will receive full satisfaction both in price and quality. L

Amekican Waltham Watches were awarded Two Gold Medals, the only medals awarded to Exhibitors of Watches at the Melbourne International Exhibition, 1880. The only Gold Medal, also Three Special and Four First Prizes, Sydney International Exhibition, 1879. The Gold Medal Paris International Exhibition, 1878. Four First Prize Medals, Philadelphia International Exhibition, 1876 Higher awards than any other Exhibitors of Watches ever received. Buyers will observe the Trade Mark — •' Waltham, Mass."— plainly engraved upon the movement of all Genuine Waltham Watches. Trade Mark, Waltham, Mass., registered throughout the New Zealand and Australian Colonies. Proceedings will be taken against vendors selling, or ottering for sale, Watches colourable imitations, or infringing our rights. --American Watch Compajjt, Waltham, Mass.