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King Country Chronicle, Volume III, Issue 120, 7 January 1909, Page 3

Excruciatingly Smart. They bad come by a football excursion and were visiting the docks. "What is this vessel?" asked the visitor in search of information, indicating a magnificent ship close by. "A cruiser," was the reply of the smart boy. "And where may it be going?" "On a cruise, sir." "What makes it go?" "Its screw, sir." "Who are on board?" "Its crew, sir." "I suppose it's kept pretty clean, eh?" "Yes, if it wasn't, rubbish would accrue, sir." "What do they clean that brasswork with?" "With grease from a cruse, sir." "You're a smart lad. Where do you come from?" "From Crewe, sir." Th ii a little crude wealth accrued in the boy's palm, and as he departed he sort of "crew," sirs.

Land! Land! ACRES—Freehold, half in grass, rvs balance all dear and ready for ploughing, 2 miles from township, school, P. 0., railway station, and creamery, ring fenced, 3 paddocks, main road runs by property, good metalled road. Price: £7 an acre. ojr ACRES Native Leasehold, 20 OO acres improved, balance rough feed, 1 mile from township, creamery, school, P. 0., and railway station, 20 acres fenced, 4 paddocks, on main road, new four-roomed house, lease has 20 years and a-half to run at £lO per annum. Price £2OO. These two properties are within a mile of each other, and should be taken together. A real good investment. ARE YOU in need of Farm Hands, Servants and General Labour? Don't forget the WAIKATO Registry Office (WESTS'). Sereval Good Men are waiting; also families who want milking on shares.

William E. West. Victoria Street Hamilton. FRANKTON HOUSE, Fmktoft Junction, Beside the Railway Gates. V Season will find good accommodation at Frank ton House. This house has been renovated throughout and visitors can rely upon cleanliness, comfort and civility. Fifteen minutes' walk to Hamilton Post office. Trains and Coaches pass the door at short interval* all day. Good Table. Terms Moderate. MRS GUY, - - Proprietress. EXCEPTIONAL VALUE!! Packet of 6 views N.Z. Scenery 1 6 Box of 6 N.Z. Greeting Cards 3 6 Dainty Box of 6 Choice N.Z. Cards 5 0 The above are all N.Z. Cards, very suitable for sending to friends at Home The Welcome Pkt. 12 Charming Cards 1 0 Hearty Greetings Box 8 Choice Cards 1 0 The Fern Leaf Cabinet of 10 High class cards 2 0 The Nonpareil Box of 12 Choice Cards 2 0 The Novel Cabinet of 10 Black and White Cards " 2 0 The Boudoir Box o ; 6 Black and White Cards 2 0 The Elegant Box of 12 High-class Cards 2 0 Forget-me-not and Ivy Box of 8 Cards 2 0 Wild Wave Box of 9 Seascape Cards 2 0 The New Art Box of 10 Choice Black and White Cards 3 0 Single Cards in Boxes Special Value Is, Is 6d, 2s, 2s 6d, 3s 6d. All Cards Sent Poet Free Pear's Annual with 3 Beautifully Coloured Plates, posted Is 2d Fountain Pens. A Useful Present for 'Xmas. The Waterman Ideal Fountain Pen with Gold Nib. Fine, Medium or Coarse points 13s 6d each Waverly Fountain Pen, Gold Nib, 12s 6deach. Spreckley & Co. Next Post Office AUCKLAND :: Tailors. Hamilton, AVE Always a Good Stock of TWEEDS. Etc.. ; To Select From. jum coram CLIENTS SmcUUjt CattrcJ for.