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Evening Star, Issue 3557, 17 July 1874, Page 3

A Bill for the purchase of the Irish railways by the State was rejected, although supported by the bulk of the Home Rulers... Protracted debates have taken place in the London School Board respecting the acceptance of a donation of LSOO offered by Mr Peek for the encouragement of religious education.

An instance of the tender solicitude felt by the people of Hokitika for a departing fripnd was shewn lately, eays the ‘Grey River Argus.’ A gentlemdu, who fiad “been doing business in that town, left for Lesh pastures by the Otago without saying farewell to hjs numerous circle of friends. His frieuda, however, were determined not to forego the pleasant pain of a ] artiug interview, and, taking advantage of the Otago having to call at this port, despatched a Christian friend to entreat the would-be wanderer to return. The gentleman to whom the delicate task was entrusted performed it with great skill, and, in consequence, the ex-merchant was conveyed back to his sorrowing friends and creditors to-day.

Lata Advertisements, REQUIRED, by a Gentleman, Board and Residence with a family where uo other boarders are taken. Address 290, bTAR Umoe. Person who took my Saddle from my . . staWe in Hope street wiL please return it immediately. J as . Lambton. WA.N TED, a Washer-up. Apply Times Restaurant, Brinces street south. I OST, One White Pig ; finder rewarded. J Apply Wiight, Stephenson, and Co. STOCK of Fancy Goods, Toys, & c ., for Sale, in lots to suit shops, hawkers, or bazaars, at half original cost. On view for a few days next .North Dunedin Post-office, King street.