Haxlon, the celebrated Canacli m sculler, is said to resemble the famous Eub Eoy m the extraordinary length of his arms. It was recorded of Scott's hero that lie could tie his garter without stooping, and -\ve notice that a London paper Liio same assertion regarding Hanlon. Tbickett is 39 yenrs old. He is a mnson" by trade, and w;is born at tho moulli ot fche Parramatia rivor. He inndu his <leb>'t as n sculler 13 years. ago at the Anniversary Regatta, ill two races- for youths, m both of which he suffered defeat. HiG-H Priced.— As an illustration of the prevalent ertr.-nraffnnce of dress m our day it 13 said that bonnets, are selling at Paris just now at incredible prices. A lady can easily procure on fur 2500 dollars. They are made of pearl, and . decorated Avith jewels! Such a figure as 1257 dollars is 'estimated us comparatively cheap, and this, : be it remembered, is under a republican regime..
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Manawatu Times, Volume III, Issue 92, 15 November 1879, Page 3
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