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Waikato Times, Volume X, Issue 799, 31 July 1877, Page 3

The "Kichmoud Guardian" of May 18th lust contains » notice of the promotion of Mr Nelson McPneraon, a nephew of Mr HP' McPherson, and formerly of Hamilton, late of the Levis branch of the Oonsolitated Bank, Montreal, to be manager of the branch of the Merchants Bank, St Hyaointlie. The Paris correspondent of the ' Sjd" ney Morning 'Herald ' writes :—A. curious wager has just been lost. One of the bettors had asked the other at what moment the nineteenth century commenced ? •Oh !' repliedthe latter, 'why, of course, it began on the Ist January, 1800.' 'Not at oil/ cried the querist. The two therefore luid a wager on their respective opinions, and the second party has lost. In fuofc the century in question only begins on the Ist January, 1801. To constitute a complete century a hundred years must have elapsed. The first century of the Christian era not having finished until t*»e end of the 31st December of the hundredth year at midnight, the second ceuturj only commenced on the Ist January, 101, to end at midnight on the 31st December, 200; and so on. Consequently the nineteenth century will terminate on the 31st December, 1900*

All new Houses ehould be fitted up with the slf-actng ROLLER BLIND of the AaE. Mo side Cord or Hack required, It is most natural and easy in its working in its rise and fall stopping just where you wish by holding the Tatsel orcentre of Blind. Pronounced perfect after 12 years' teat in America. Very moderate price. Only obtainable at the City B all Arcade, where also mat be seen all kiude of Household Furniture, Bedding, Floor Cloths and Carpets of iOU different pat* terns. Linoleum ehould be washed with soap and tepid water, and scrubbed with a hard brush. You can have a choice of 12 patterns in Linoleum at Hollo way & Gablicxs' City Hall Arcade, Queen-etreet ft»i A^cWft»d,