MR. W. s. ROBSON, K 0., ; Solicitor-General in the Bannerman Ministry. VARIOUS VERSES. THE HOLIDAYS. Why do we all at stated times, , Beokless of wherefore and of why, .Betake onraelveb to other climes, .And Into unknown troubles fly? Why do we quit that cosy spot Where we are happy as can be, And sally forth, uot knowing what Tbe flokle weather may decree? Why do we all our comforts miss, And into distant districts roam? 'The answer probably is this: *'Because there is no place like "home." —The World. SPRING. In Spring there's hopeEach day the trees give promise of u new Hfe. .Each hour a thousand flowers have happj birth. Among tho birds is cunning building rife, The fresh green grass reneweth ' 'Mother Earth. In Spring there's mirth—the trees, ;Singlng, the lark thrills through the 'trembling air, The* divers carry musio to the seas, Arirf Nature smiles to find herself so fair, .In : Spring there's love— The 'bleating lambs to their fond ', mother run, The 1 birds among the branohes bill and coo, And. Oorydon and Thyrsls, In the • 'sun," ' ; 'Their vows of love and happiness renew. .For hope, and love, and mirth are things of youth, •And Springtime ia the ohildhood of the years <Blest in illuison, ere reluctant "Truth /flas heart to melt her smiling into tears, LS: O happy Spring 1 Eily Esmonde. ESTRANGED. "We who once loved are standing far apart, And wider than the sea 'The distance seems that holds us •■'■' heart from heart, Estranges you ! a"nd me; As summer in the land, dream Ah, hard to understand! , We who once loved are drifting down the ways That part, no more to meet; Are drifting further from the golden days ' That made two lives complete; Yet in my heart there is a ceaseless pain Where nevermore thy hand ' 'Will knock with love's imperious cry again, So hard to understand! l We who once loved are dead to all the old - Sweet joys that love once knew, And now to life's work, grim and grey and cold, I turn from you, from you; •For me no more the lovelight in your eyes No more your fatal tears Only the ghost of moaning memories Across the broken years! j. a. O'Hara in 'Odeß and Lyrics.' BLINDNESS. No more may I the rolling seasons trace; For me in vain will slender-fingered *> Spring Unveil the marvels of their bourgeoning Or Autumn hang upon the anoieui; jj A Stimulant that is \\ medicinal ijf» its :■ aclion ana is t?dire«sl .] health is j| worthy men's I bracing', and has "• curative effecl in & j|Kicfriey, Bowel, and ■K. Urinary } Affections. BUY WHOLE # BOTTLES * Grey town Hotel ( MAIN STREET GBEYTOWN THE MANAGEMENT WISH* to notify the res denia of Grey towa .and fl the .Travelling Public that, in taking over the , above well-known Hotel, no efforts will be spared in providing for,their comfort generally:* while oußtomers may depend, upon the , BEST BBANDS OF ALES, WINES, .. -, AND SPIRITS,„;,,. _,;,;. Horses and Vehicles for Hire, The Empire 'Bos meets all Trains. , Good Paddocks and Stabling. Queen's Hotel, Queen and Bbnall Streets, Mastebton. A NEW and commodious house, well ML famished, and up-to-date in every vided. A MODERN HOTEL. Best pi Wines and Liquors. . ' . . 3. O'NEILL Proprietor. HATE YOU EVER LIVED IN A False ATMOSPHERE THAT THE , TRUTH SEEMED ORIGINAL. [F you are desirous of hearing the : TRUTH for once in a while, then listen to what J. S. ETC NT & Co COMPLETE HOUSE FURNISHERS, bave to say. Th6y have just landed ox Atbenb such a complete assortment of goods that only by knowing the TRUTH will they be sold. If you have time just read the following-IT WON'T TAKE YOU LONG. IT WILL INTEREST YOU. IT WILL CERTAINLY PAY YOU—i e., if you want the very best return for the smallest Our Great Furniture Clearing Sale iOR EXTENSION PURPOSES IS MOW ON, And at it you can obtain double brassrail Bedsteads, 28s 6d; double wire Matrasses, 16s; splendid quality brassrail Cots, 295; Duchess Pairs of best seasoned wood, good designs, £3 15s, worth £5 10s; Tapestry, Cretonne, and Leather Couches from ?7s 6d, real good Rvalue and quality. Our Cups and jSaucers, of choice designs, from 2Jd i icup and saucer; Soup and Dinger iPlatea from 2£d, worth 4sd and sd; w»>& Seats, 2d each; Enamel Candlesticks, 5Jd each ; splendid line of Table ? iDamask from Is 6d per yard. j FENDERS.—Brass-rail Fenders from (6s 6d; Kitchen Fenders, from 3s lid—''hundreds to choose from while in jCOAL SCUTTLES we start at bedrock ; jpricei 7s 6d, worth from 10s to 18s. ij I BEDSTEADS. —We . have Italian Bedsteads of .unique designs, heavily ', jbraßß-iEounted,, set with mirror and 1 ipearl—the very latest. \i , There is nothing we cannot supply j arid invite intending buyers to inspect ; (our stock, andibere.will.be ~ ~,., J j NO DENYING THE TRUTH 1 i THAT YOU CAN GET IT HUNT & Go.'S Wholesale and Retail COMPLETE HOUSE FURNISHERS, 78, 75, and 77, Tory-street. Telephone, 2080. Wellington. CASH OR TERMS. We have our own local factory, and LAST WEEK OF HENDRY A$D BUXTON'S UB First effort at giving the Public a Genuine Cash Discount has been greatly This Opportunity Is Still Open. MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, THUBSDAY, FRIDAY. SATURDAY, 28th JULY. HENDEY AND BUXTON. The New Drapers, MASTEBTON. TREES THAT WILL GROW, SSUKss**The Best In Fruit, Shelter, and Ornamental Trees, Place your order with me, and satisfaction will follow. 50,000 Finus Insignus, 10s per 100. 20,000 Laurels, 16s to 30s per 100. Apples, all the lending varieties and well gro l treeß, ls6d each, 15s doz. Best quality Flower Pots at Wellington prices, sizes 4, 5,6, 8. ALL THE LATEST FLOWEEING SHRUBS. MY COLLECTION OF ROSES cannot be beaten in the , colony, and includes the most hardy kinds. PRICE, 10s PER DOZEN. Strong Cabbage Plants on sale. TOWN AGENTS—W.F.C.A. Walpoua Coach Factory ENGINEER6NG, MOTOR & CYCLE WORKS. 'EHICLESof every description built to order. ENGINEERING work in all its branches. Fully equipped plant under an expert engineer. Rover Cycles, WBotor Cycles and Cars. Written Guarantee. _,.,,« » AGENCIES-Booth, Macdonald and Co.'s Implements and Windmills Bouse Hurrell Co.'b Vehicles; Traction, Portable, and Oil Engines; Benzine and Oils. J 6 lj« PROPRIETOR. iaae i Of her oalm oliffs the gold and ashen laoe ■Of leaf and lifting smoke. The oriole In vain will flash his flaming path from knoll To nest below my lodge. The snnswept space Will limn its happy visions masked from me Who empty-eyed and stricken sit alone Yet not alone am I nor all un- ' blessed: I know the soul of things before unguessed; The thrill of hands in mine; the story blown From oat the unseen world's innfiity. —Gardner Weeds Wood, in "EveryMoody's." Queen Street nrtasterton. . . THE . . COMPANY, Ltd , Make every Description of Casting N Iron or Brass. Our new foundry is on modern lines and enables us to serve you quicker and as well as any firm in the colony. The Company are Cash buyers of every discription of Cast Iron and Brass Metal. Perrv Street J. H. PAULING, Manager. * MASTEKTON.
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Wairarapa Age, Volume XXIX, Issue 8189, 21 July 1906, Page 3
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