LORNE-STREET HALL.

Auckland Star, Volume X, Issue 2926, 30 August 1879, Page 3

LORNE-STREET HALL.

Last evening being the twenty-first anniversary of the Parnell Lodge of Oddfellows', a grand ball was given at the Lome-street Hall. Shortly before eleven o'clock the Chairman called their polite attention to a few remarks which he in conjunction with other members of different Lodges had to make. He then thanked them for their patronage they had given to the ball, aud concluded his remarks by experiencing a wish to the effect that the future bull they would be able to be held in a hall of their ewn. The secretary then read the report, which was subsequently declared to be very favorable, aud showed the finances to be in a highly prosperous state, aud itwasaunouneed that during the year thirty-two members had been initiated. Several other members then addressed those presen', showiug that the institution was formed for the purpose of providing for those wants and other natural misfortunes which are accessible to every one, and that every member had equal right in participating in the benefits which the society conferred without favour or distinction. They would strongly advise others who had not as yet become members of a society to join at once, so as they might be able to provide for the future, Amongst the many who addressed those present were —N. G. Smith, Fountain of Friendship; V. G. Keesiug, Good Intent; P. G. Holland, Devonport; President Connolly, H.A.C.B.S. ; Charles Biuce, Lodge Thames, &c. The dancing was then resumed, and kept up with spirit until the small hours of the morning.

Brussels Cakpbts, 5s per yard at the Principal Carpet Warehouse, City Halt, Arcade. You really can buy a beautiful Brussels Carpets at 5s per yard, and Tapestry from 2s lid, and they are the cheapest Carpets ever offered iv this market; every month we open up fresh patterns, new colours, and most modern styles, and have generally 100 designs to select from. Holloway. Garlick, and Crauwell, keep the largest variety of Iron and Wood Bedsteads, Cots, Stretchers, &c, and are now unpacking some very haudsome Half-tester Bedsteads as well as very cheap low-price French Bedsteads, to suit any class of room. Bedding of every size kept iv stock made in our own Factory, and guaranteed genuine. Household Furniture ready for delivery, and houses furnished at 24 hours' notice. Drapery goods lower price then last season, also Men's and Boys' Clothing of English and Colonial Tweeds, Manchester Goods, Sheetings, Calicoes, Quilts, Blankets, Curtains, Cretonnes, Millinery, Fancy Goods, all at the most reasonable prices. Floor Cloths, Linoleum, aud various widths Oil Cloths for rooms, halls, offices, stairs, &c., &c. Flax Mattings and great variety or Door Mats Catalogues sent free to intending buyers. Goods delivered free in any part of the town. Furnish your house from the City Hall Arcade, Queen-street. —Holloway, Garlick & CUANWKLL. Proprietors.—[Advt.]

Mr. P. Dor.ni should secure a good house at the Albert Hull to-night, as iv addition to a good programme, million prices are announced.

To the Editor : Sir,—Replying to the letter of Messrs Garrett Bros., in this morning's "Herald," we beg to say that we never at any time_ made a charge of " hawking " leather against them. We have good reason to suspect that such a thing has been done, but we do not accuse Messrs Garrett Bros, of it. The business transactions between them and ourselves have always been of the moat satisfactory character. We are Sir, yours truly, B. GITTOS AND SONS.—[ADVT.]