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New Zealand Times, Volume XXXII, Issue 4966, 21 February 1877, Page 3

A trade protection society has been recently started in Brisbane, The proposed objects and machinery of this concern cannot be better explained than in the very words of its promoters, who offer the following inducements to membership of the association, viz.:—“A list of names of persons unworthy of credit will be constantly open for the inspection of subscribers ; printed lists of such names will be forwarded to each subscriber quarterly; upon the payment of a fee of Is. the circumstances of any individual applying for credit will receive the strictest private scrutiny, and the result will be communicated to the subscribers requiring the information ; bad and doubtful debts will be collected for subscribers at the rate of 2 J to 10 per cent., the strictest privacy will be observed, and none but subscribers will be allowed to participate in the advantages.” A Kentish paper announces the death of the “ Swanley Fat Boy, Richard Beenham.” He was twelve years and four months old, stood five feet in height, weighed 25st. (141ba. to the stone), and measured 69 inches round the waist. Why will People Dose Themselves with terrible alkaloids like quinine, which is a most dangerous drug, and at the best affords only a respite in cases of chills and fever, when there is a harmless, effectual, and speedy remedy which totally eradicates any complaint of an intermittent or remittent character? And why do they not anticipate such diseases by protecting themselves against the effects of malarial poison with such an antidote and preventive as Udolpho Wolfe’s Schiedam Aromatic Schnapps?—[A dvt, J . “Oh, that men should put an enemy in their mouths to steal away their brains.”— Shakspere. And yet this is precisely what men do who are led away by “ old fogey ideas, and partake of the crude concoctions heretofore called ‘Schnapps,’” when they can procure at every hotel Lediard’s Knickerbocker Schnapps. The purest and best article (at once tonic, diuretic, anti-dyspeptic and aromatic) now known in the world of science.— [A DVT). strangers paying a visit to Wellington, and country settlers arriving in town, are very often at a loss to know which is the best house or cheapest general drapery establishment to visit for buying drapery and clothing. J. McDowell and Co. offer special advantages that can be met with nowhere else in the city. They keep at all times the largest and best assorted stock of every class of goods, imported direct from the leading manufacturers of Great Britain and Ireland, which, being bought on the most advantageous terms, enables them to offer goods of sterling qualities at prices that cannot be improved on by any house in the trade, Bvery article is, marked at a fixed price that cannot be deviated from, for ready money, from which there is no deviation ; so that inexperienced people are as well served as the best judges ; the terms being net cash, without rebate or abatement of any kind. A full description of stock can be obtained from our catalogues and advertisement. Note the address—Opposite the Bank of New Zealand, corner of Lambtoc-quay and Willis-street, Wellington. — Advt Valuable Discovery for the Hair.— lf your hair is turning grey or white, or falling off, use “ The Mexican Hair Kenewer,” for it will positively restore in every case Grey or JWnte hair to its original color, without leaving the disagreeable smell of most “ Restorers.” It makes the hair charmingly beautiful, as well as promoting the growth of the hair on bald spots, where the glands are not decayed. Certificate from Dr. Versmann on every bottle, with full particulars. Ask your nearest Chemist for “The Mexican Hair Kenewer,” prepared by Henry C. Gallup, 493 Oxford-street, London and sold everywhere at 3s. Cd. per bottle.— [Advt ] Advice to Mothers !—Are you broken in your rest by a sick child suffering with the pain of cutting teeth ? Go at once to a chemist and get a bottle of Mrs. Winslow’s Soothing Syrup. It will relieve the poor sufferer immediately. It is perfectly harmless and pleasant to taste, it produces natural, quiet sleep, by relieving the child from pain, and the little cherub awakes “as bright as a button.” It soothes the child, it softens the gums, allays all pain, relievos wind, regulates the bowels, and is the best- known remedy for dysentery and diarrhoea, whether arising from teething or other causes. Sold everywhere at Is. lid. per bottle. Manufactory 493 Oxford-street London,—(Advt^ Rowlands Macassar Oil preserves, strengthens and beautifies the human hair, prevents its falling off O) turning grey, and eradicates Scurf, dandriff, &c. Kowlands’ Kalydor eradicates all spots, freckles, and cutaneous eruptions, and produces a beautifully clear and delicate complexion. Sold by all chemists, druggists, and at all bazaars and stores. Ask for Lowlands articles, of 20, Hatton Gardens, London, and avoid cheap spurious imitations.— [Advt

Legal .Notices TEANSFEE ACT NOTICES. NOTICE is hereby given, that the several parcels of land hereinafter described will be brought under the provisions of “The Land Transfer Act, 1870,” unless caveat be lodged forbidding the same on or before the 10th day of March next. - Hutt Distinct. Part Sections “17 ” and “ 21,” 38 acres 3 roods 20 perches. Bounded —N., 690 links and 60 links, by other parts of Section 21 ; N.E. and E. by the Hutt Eiver ; S., 430 links, by White’s Line, and 2201 links by other parts of Section 17 ; S. W. 1231 links, and N.W. 2190 links, by roads. —In occupation of MONTAGU PYM and WILLIAM JAMES MUDIE LAENACH, the Applicants. 746. Wellington. Part Section “ 717,” 38 perches. Fronting 39ft. on Tasman-street, and extending westerly the depth of said section parallel to and 50ft. from southern boundary thereof. —ln occupation of AETHUE HAYWARD, the Applicant. 770. Diagram may be inspected at this office. Dated this 31st day of January, 1877, at the Lands Eegistry Office, Wellington. ANDREW TUENBULL, Deputy District Land Registrar.