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New Zealand Times, Volume XXXII, Issue 4988, 19 March 1877, Page 3

; Indian Humor-—" lam glad," said the Rev. Dr. Young to the chief of the Little Ottawas, "that you do not drink whisky; but it grieves me to .find that your people use so much of it." " Ah, yes !" replied the chief, and he fixed an expressive eye upon the doctor, which communicated the reproof before he uttered it. "We Indians use a great deal of whisky, but we do not make it." Severe.—At a late meeting of the Stock Exchange, the subject of the falling-off in sales was under discussion, and it was asked under what head such a matter would most properly come in the report of procoedin s, whereupon a new member suggested that "Diminution of Crime" would be the proper heading for it. btrangers 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 oh by anv house in the trade.' Every 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 aa 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 bur catalogues and advertisement. Note comer of Lanibton-quay and Willis-street, Wellington. —Advt.

Public Notices rrVHEATRE EOYAL HOTEL. ME. ÜBWIN invites hia friends and the public to a Champagne Luncheon, to be held ON WEDNESDAY, 21st MARCH, At 1 o'clock, To celebrate the opening of hia new Hotel. for Queen's Wharf ex■v_> tension. Quantities. W. G. Chatfield, Panama Chain ben. TONDON AND LANCASHIRE IN--1 SUEANCE COMPANY. QUAETEE DAY, 25th MARCH, 1877. INSUEEES in the above Company whose Policies expire on the 25th instant are hereby reminded that they must be renewed on or before the 24th instant. The usual reduction of 12 J per cent, will be made on all Town premiums. JOHNSTON & CO. Ageats. Wellington, 15th March, 1877. lOYAL INSUEANOE COMPANY. """QUAETEE DAY, 25th MAEOH, 1877. Insurers in the above company are reminded that all Policies expiring on the 25th March must be renewed on or before the 24th. W. M. BANNATYNE, Agent.'.., [AWKE'S BAY HOESES. The Horses remaining from SATURDAY'S SALE at the New Zealander Hotel Yards, will be offered for private sale TO-DAY. Particulars may be obtained at the stables. rpiMBER. TIMBER. TIMBER. To Builders, Carpenters, Contractors, and Cabinetmakers. FOR SALE privately, Timber in any quantity or size, in lots to suit purchasers. BEAUCHAMP, CAMPBELL, & CO., Auctioneers. -"1IVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION. ■J : .. Three vacancies for Students for the June Civil Service Examination. Fees, Nine Guineas to successful candidates. Further particulars on application to A.H.S., office of this paper. rpiO BE LENT on good freehold security I several sums of money from £IO9O to £3500. Apply to Mr. Brandon, Lambton-«iuay, Wellington.