NOTABILIA

Observer, Volume 2, Issue 31, 16 April 1881, Page 330

NOTABILIA

— However well a young man may be brought up, a newspaper reporter will soon take him down. — The difference "between a ship's rudder and a spoon is that a ship's rudder is a stern necessity, and a spoon is a stir necessity. — The well-known drapery firm of Rushbrook and Bridgman have now on view a large and choice lot goods, and are offering bargains to the public. — "Where merit appears do justice to it without scruple. Every one allows that Partridge and Woollams keep the best cigarette tobacco in Auckland. They consequently merit all praise from their customers. — The bookmakers should not neglect the chance now afforded them of obtaining the straight tip and the tricks of the stable from Madame Lotti Wilmot. Consultations afternoon and evening at the Army and Navy Hotel, Queen-street. —Mr, Karsten has favoured us with a sample copy of Demorest's Magazine, a lady's periodical which is growing into great favour both here and in England. The London Time* pronounces Dcmorcrt's far superior to the ordinary run of lady's magazines published in England. — Tt is rumoured that when his Excellency, Sir Arthur Gordon, next pnys Auckland a visit, Sir William Fox and Sir George Grey will be asked to form a board to investigate the ingredients of an "Eye Slinger " as compounded by Harry Kichmond of the Nevada Hotel. — "I thought last night," said he, "you seemed to love me." " Ye-e-s," she answered ; "but, yon see, last night we had only been introduced, and I thought at first you were a man I was in love with last year, and whose name I never knew. It was a mistake of mine." —There is no trait in the human character so potential for weal or woe ns firmness of purpose. Ladies tnke notice of this remark ; make yip your mind what dress you require, nnd with firmness go at once and purchase tbe material at Munro and Milligan's, Karangahnpe-road. — There are two reasons why a tradesman should not give credit. The first is' because lie don't know tbe intending customer, nnd the second becauso he does know him. Never buy jewellery on credit, but pny cash for it when you e;in get it cheap and good at Singleton's, in Victoria-street. — The history of the world teaches us no lessons with more impressive solemnity than these : That the only safeguard is a pure heart ; and that boots are no good unless the leather hns been well tanned. All boots made by Garrett Bros., of Wakefield-street, from leather tanned at the Star Tannery, are the best procurable in Auckland. — Make up your mind Avhat you intend to do ; count tbe cost, and do not undertake more tlnui you can perform ; and it is unwise to commence work that you are not able to finish in due season. Quite correct. *So if it is washing day, get Hudson's celebrated extract of soap. The cost is not worth a thought, nnd you will have your day's work done without trouble or care. — Mr. R. C. Greenwood will otter for sale by auction at Whatawhata on the 20th inst. 100 choice allotments of i each, in close proximity to the new bridge over tbe Wnipa, opening up the land to Riiglan and tbe West Coi.st. As tbe opening ceremony takes place on tbe same d;ite, there will no doubt be a great many visitors to this very pretty and rising district, and we anticipate a good sale. — The following attempt is almost good enough to print : — I'm a Mongon.ti Maori funning boy and I enn plough, Can drive or break in bullocks, dig a. ditch or milk a cough, And I want a situation with n man who'll teach me hough To spoil*, the English language, for I'm greatly bothered nough With the spelling. I've been living with a German, and his fro ugh Has spoilt my' accent, till I feel as cranky us a scough. And lines as plain as tattoo marks are traced upon my brough. And if 1 can't go somewhere soon, there'll be an awful rough. Mere thinking of it makes me get as black as Hurst's old sough (That is an Auckland pigment), so if you will allough This suinll advertisement in your Observer, sir, I vongh I'll pay you when I'm able, so nough I mnke my bough, And sign myself, your most obedient servant, — Te Tough Podoh.