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Waikato Times, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 3092, 10 May 1892, Page 2

I . The oldest known M.S. is part of the Iliad fovnd in upper Egypt. Tenders are invited for clearing 900 acres of land on the Locherbie Estate. A curious sign has been adopted at Hombay by a native baker proud of his knowledge of English, "European loafer" being printed in very large letters over his door. Mi?s Persons: " And so Adam was very happy. Now. Willie, can you tell me what great misfortune bafel him?" Willie: " Yes; please, Miss Parsons, he got a wife. , ' " What a terrible cold Percy hao!" '" Cold '! You forget that young Mr Percy belongs to the fristoeracy," "Oh, so he does. What is he doiug, then, fir his influenza V Gaiilick and Cranwkll h:»ve 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 groat assistance in making up their lift and estimating cist of furnishing. It also shaws how n three-roomed house can be furnished for £17 10s ; four rooms fur i\3S ; 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 furni«h from ftarlick and Cranwell, Qucon-streot, Auckland*