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Taranaki Daily News, Volume XXIII, Issue 146, 15 July 1901, Page 4

pasquinades: This name, which is given to hnnaouront libels, originated in this way :-4At the stall of a cobbler named Pasqliin, at Rome, a number of idle persons used to assemble to listen to the pieasent sallies cf Pasquin and to relate little anecdotes |i their turn, indulge themselves in raillery It tlje "expense ol passers-by. After the cobbler's death in the sixteenth century, the statue of a gladiatoi was found near his stall, to which the people gave his name, and on which the wits of his time affixed their lampoons upon the state, an <J their satirical effusions on their neighbours, secretly at night. Small poems and writings of a similar kind from this obtained the name of Pasquinades, about the year 1533. ONE FOR HIS NOB. The lawyer had been badgering the wit ness for some time, and finally asked " Was any member of your family "ever hanged?" " Yes, sir." " Ah, ah 1 I thought as much. Now, sir, who was it)" . "Myself." 4 * •- " Yourself 1 Do you mean to say you have been hanged, and are alive to tell it ?" " Yes, sir." " Come, now, no triflings Tell the jury what you were hanged for, and how you happen to be alive to day." " Well, sir, a man was killed, and I wai suspected of having committed the crime A mob took me out, put a rope round my neck, and just hauled mc up to the limb ol a tree, when some one in the crowd shouted that the murdered man was acertain lawyer They couldn't cut me down quick enough 1 I was filled up with the best whisky the place afforded, and given a banquet as the greatest public benefactor in the history ol the town " Gives New Life Strengthens the Nerves. When the blood is impure the whole nervous system becomes poisoned. It is impossible to throw ofi that terrible depression; and there is no ambition to work. But there is a way whereby you may again bo strong and vigorous. Mr. Charles Richardson, of 37 fiowick Street, Launceston, Tasmania, sends us bis photograph and the following letter: i a 11 Once my arms were covered with sores that were worse than boils. They were deeprooted in the flesh and caused great suffering. My blood was in an awful condition. At another time I had a severe attack of influenza. I could neither eat, Bleep, nor work, and X never expected to recover. AYER'S Sarsaparilla cored me from both of these violent attacks. The first time it took all imparities out of my system; and the last time -it built me up and gave me new life. Now lam strong, work hard, and sleep well." Ayer's Pills are a safe and snre core for all liver troubles. They are purely vegetable. Pntured by Dr. J. C. Ayer Co., Lowell, Mass., U. S. A.

SOFT AND GLOSSY HAIR. I<U make the hair growsoffc, glossy, and I luxuriantly i« a matter that has vexed the minds of many •honsands. The hair re quires to be nourished, and the skin of the head kept clean and in a healthy condition. To do this yon mast use Parker's Hair Tonic. It is the only preparation that fulfils all the requirements without the disadvantages! necessary to promote a healthy and vigorous i owfch of bar. and It is not a greasy or oily preparation, w 1 not soil the finest linen or lace, is not poisonous, nor dees it contain anything to injure the most tender skin It is not highly perfumed, and in no way objectionable to the most refined sense of smell. It effectually removes dandrifi or othe impurities from the scalp.l It makes the hair grow soft, glossy, an strong It is sold in patent bottles at 2s 6d; by post 3s. It should be on every lady's toilet table. Distributing Agent for Taranaki—A. E, S/KEB, opposite Theatre Royal, New Pljr month. Waitara Agents Lawbbkob Bbos. Storekeepers.

H. 6. HAIGH (Bandmasl ir Oity Band). Leader Pbilbarmonic Society, Teacher of Violin, Mandolin Piano, Orchestra! Instruments Pupils are requested to attend at usual oours. Intending pupils please apply ae early as possible. Address:— Devon-street West. WRIGHT & HUTCHEN BARRIBTKBB AND SOLICITORS BaODSHAM-ftTtßir/ MIW PLYMOUTH. A ■•fiber el the tia mil be at Stray tirer tray salt day. laglaweo* _ ... Satuday Waltara Tnetday (fron 10 JO a.a. to 4.U p.m.) The City Tailor. DEVON STREET. NEW PLYMOUTH Qh /-v w' 1 ■H —( H h H l-H o a HAVING secured the assistance of First-Clabs Tailobb from Wellii gton, 1 am now prepared to exeonte orders at SHORTEST NOTICB. Customers patronising my establishment can rely on FIRST-CLASS TAILORING IN FASHION, FIT. & WORKMANSHIP All Garments GUARANTEED not to Shrink. NO Boy or Girl Labour employed. No Old Stock, Good selection of modern TWEEDS IN FASHIONABLE SHADES. Charges Moderate. F.W.Jensen, Ladies'& Gentlemen'! Tailor. ■H H te o M H. X H > M t" 1 o w THE CITY TAILOR, two DOORS ABOVE THEATRE ROYAL 1