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lound a slender waist, and the solution we put upon the mystery was "pins." Moral for all young ladies who cultivate admirers— lf yo\i think they have arrived at that point where they may take the liberty to " draw the magic circle," be sure to use some fastenings other than pins. THE PEDAGOGUE'S FIRST* GRIEF. " Oh ! call my assistant back to me, I cannot teach alone ; Her smiling face I long to seeWhere' s my assistant gone ? " " How madly sovue men love, by Jove, Why make such botheration ? O'Sullivan told thy lady-levo To attend examination." *• Her eyes may now. be glancing bright '* Afc some inspector's track ; Ah me ! I'm in a sorry plight, Do call my assistant back ! " I felt so happy when she smiled, But now I'm sad to see ; My hair and beard are growing wild — Oh, call her back to me ! " " She would not hear thy voice, old boy, She may not come to theo ; Go, take a glass of good " Rob Roy," But don't get on the spree." '" A rose's brief, bright, life of joy, Such unto thee was given ; So thou must teach alone, old boy, Though thou be cranky driven." " Aiid has she left her totara bowers, And must I call in vain ? T'_e minutes seem to me as hours, Till she returns again ! " And 'neath the totaras' verdant shade, Are all our whisperings o' er ? Oh ! while my assistant with me sfca3'ed, Would I have loved her more' " Our Kamo correspondent writes : — A special invitation ball, given by the ladies of Kamo, took place in the Public Hall on Thursday night, and was a decided success. About 35 couple were present. Dancing commenced about 8 oclock, and was carried on with great vigor till the "wee sma' hours ayont the twal." Refreshments were handed round with unstinted hand at 11 o'clock. Whist tables were provided for the nondancers, and were well patronised. The following dresses call for a few remarks : — Mrs H. Holmau, evening dress of light sea green, with lace trimming ; Miss Holinan and Miss Johnson, white, with fancy coloured trimming; Mrs Contes, black velvet, with cerise bows ; Mrs Johnson, black dress, trimmed with salmon pink ; Miss Monro (of the Heads) unanimously proclaimed the belle of the ball, was dressed in black, with black jersey, ' dress ornamented with cardinal bows ; Miss Clendon, light green dress, with white lace trimming ; the Misses Taylor, white dresses with black trimming ; Miss G. M. Woolley, black and white stripe dress. The committee of ladies deserve the most hearty thanks of all present for providing one of the most enjoyable dances that lave been held in the.district for sometime. MRS. ~O O YL E, FRUITERER AND GREENGROCER. Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Daily. Orders attended to. Address — Kybcr Pass Road, Pearce's New ' Buildings. 1977 TT~ARLY /^LOSING A SSOCIATION, APRIL 18, 1882. TO THE WORKING MEN OF AUCKLAND. We rejoice in your Eight-hour Movement. SxTCcess to the various Guilds. United you conquer, divided you fall ; and never may Auckland's artizans be compelled to labour more than eight hours daily, to secuse the comforts of home. WORKING MEN,— We, the Assistants of Drapers, Groecrs, &c, ask you to aid us in securing the same privileges. Avoid Late Shopping ! Avoid all Tradesmen who keep Late Hours ! Think of our Homes — our Wives — our Children ; and whilst Free yourselves, don't bind the shackles of Slavery on Shopmeu, and the more suffering Female Assistants. WORKING MEN,— There are some Tradesmen who can only feel through their pockets. Show them that you mean Auckland and her Sons and Daughters of Toil to be FREE, and by your help. The Gas of every Shop, Workshop, and Factory should invariably be out by Six p.m., aud we be enabled to join your Eiana? Hottr Demonstration under the Banuer of the TRADESMEN'S ASSISTANTS. 2005 OBSERVE WHAT IS WELL WORTHY . OF OBSERVATION. JO • J • OOMERFILD, IMPORTER OF DRAPERY, CLOTHING, CARPETS, Etc. Is now daily opening cases and bales of NEW GOODS, Comprising all the novelties of the Season, and all kinds of useful Drapery, Clothing, and Furnishing Materials. In addition te the large shipment received per " Arabella" from London (comprising Fancy Dresses, Merinos, Cashmeres, Wool Plaids, Winceys, Blankets, Rugs, Flannels, Sheetings, Calicos, Shirtings, Mantles, Hosiery, Gloves, &c.), T have now received several cases per " Ringarooma," containing Men's C othing, and comprising Overcoats, Mackintoshes, Suits, Shirts, Hats, Ties and Hosiery. I may draw attention to the fact that my Prices this Season are Lower than Ever, and that can be readily ascertained by personal observation. To strangers who are not familiar with my ■well-known business premises, observe the address : — "B . J,. SOMERFIELD, IMPORTER, ;. ' 134, Queen-street.