Darrogh, Mahu rangi Heads. • ',pITB. LIC NOTICE. J, THOMPSON, THE PERMANENT DYER, (LATE OF TARANAKI), Begs to notify that he has COMMENCED BUSINESS, at the Top of Shortland-street, jn the above Branch, and having obtained the Best and Most Permanent Dyes, is able to undertake work of any description in sueb. & manner that a trial is all that is required. Ladies' Dresses cleaned, fenewed, or dyed liny colour, without requiring to be taken to pieces. Damask Curtains and Table Covers cleaned, dyed, or colours renewed, in Blue, Green, Scar let, Crimson, Marone, and Magenta, preserving; the patterns, and beautifully hot pressed. Gentlemen's Clothing cleaned and renewed,, or dyed, and well pressed. Silk Dresses dyed any colour. Velvet Jackets dipt and well finished. Kid Gloves cleaned equal to new. Feathers cleaned, curled, or dyed any colour, N.B.—Orders left at the above address will receive prompt attention. mRADESMEN'S ATHLETIC CLUB. A Meeting of the Clmb will be held at the Charlemont Hotel on TUESDAY, at 8 p.m. Business: Election of Members. CHAO. SHEPPARD, • Secretary pro. tern. JMl~o N F I~D~E N v€Mt JIHE -ArGYLE XXOUSE, CORNER OF VULCAN AVENUE AND QUEEN-STREET. HUGH HOGARTH, Having purchased the Stock of DRAPERY and CLOTHING of the well-known House of Mr. J. W. Pearse, would remind his friends and patrons of his 15 years' experience in Messrs. Archd. Clark and Sons', Shortland-street, and can confidently assure them that he will give satisfaction in every branch of his Establish ment. The Stock having been purchased at alow figure, H. H. trusts that it will rind a ready market, and as an inspection is only wanted to prove this, he feels positive that a thorough appreciation will be the result, having deter mined to Sell a GOOD ARTICLE at a MODE RATE PRICE. N.8.-Opening Da>: SATURDAY, the Bth instant; A UCKLAND AND NEWCASTLE JT3L RAILWAY. OPENING TO HAMILTON. WEDNESDAY,' December 19, being the day fixed for Opening the Line to Hamilton, Second Class Single-fare Tickets will be available for Return Journey, from all Stations between, Auckland and Newcastle; available as far as Hamilton. These Tickets will be available for return on the day following. Auckland to Newcastle, available for Hamil ton, and return next day, 12s. 4d. Trains will leave Auckland at 7 a.m. and 1.35 p.m. A Special Train will leave Hamilton at 4 p.m. 