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Waikato Times, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 3075, 31 March 1892, Page 2

Mrs Anderson and Mr Ellis, storekeeper, Kihikihi, are agents for H. Howden, watchmaker, etc., Hamilton, Icebergs have been seen in the Antarctic Ocean which rose 400, 700, and even 1,000 feet above the water, and were from three to five miles in.length. Melons were first called canteloupe3 from being; cultivated at Canteluppi, a village near Rome, where they had been introduced from Armenia by missionaries. The first iron bridge, built in 1778, still spans a little river between Worcester and Shrewsbury, England. It is about ninety six feet long and weighs 378 tons. G-aulick and Cuanwkll have just issued the most complete illustrated furnishing book catalogue that has been published in this colony. It will prove especially convenient for country customers, storekeepers, and others about to furnish. Illustrations and prices are given of hall, drawing, dining, and bedroom furniture. Young people about to marry will find it a great assistance in making up their list and estimating cost of furnishing. It also shows how a three-roomed house can be furnished for £17 10s ; four rooms for £38; five rooms for £S0; six rooms for £150. Full particulars of bedding and iron bedsteads, and general furnishing goods. You will not do better than furnish from Garlick and Cranwell, Queen-street, Auckland.