THE OLD MISSION STATION.

Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1203, 11 August 1911, Page 9

THE OLD MISSION STATION.

SIR ELDON GORST'S BIRTHPLACE. In a place full of historic memories at Te Awamutu (writes our travelling airrespondent) there still stands the old mission station, the birthplace of tho late Sir Eldon Gorst, who died under the load of humanitarian government in Egypt Built about 73 years ago, ('he old place nestles, bungalow fashion, in a trim garden, and ir. approached through an avenue of pines where, nearly half a century ago, Sir John (then Mr.) Gorst had installed his newspaper, which spoko defiance at the Kingito organ until summarily dealt with by the followers of Rewa Majiiatoto. Over the road lies tho Anglican Church, with its tablets and graves of tho honoured dead, who foil irithe fights against -savagery and cannibalism. The room in tho mission station where Sir Eldon was born is still extant, and was shown to Miss Gorst sonao years ago when she visited the place with her father, but the two. end compartment's where her father taught some of tho first principles of morality and good living t<s fifty or sixty native scholars, have long been removed—some say for stable purposes.

Tor tho past twenty years the mission station has been inhabited by Captain Bockett (now in failing health) and Mrs. Beckett. Previous to that time it had fallen into disrepair, and it is to bo hoped ihat tho placo will long be kept in its present interesting appearance—a most treasured -asset to the historic associations of a notable district. Ladies will be interested to note that Mrs. ltolleston has just received from England a veo large assortment of Hair Goods, made of tho best quality -Eijo-iish hair, including switches suitable for flairdressing in the newest styles, which each purchaser will be taught gratis. Goous sold at English prices, is(i Lamuton quay opp. Tho Kconomic. violets. VIOLETS. Violets—Violets—Miss Cooper, Manners Street, is receiving twice daily her wellknown beautiful Violets. Personal super, vision given to all orders. 'Phono 882. THE TRUTH. Tour scalp was given you to grow hair, it is natural for it to do 50; then make it do its work. Miss Milsom's famous preparations and book with full instructions will, for a fact, bring the baircells into activity and thus restore growth and colour. Treatments tor all troubles of the hair and skin. Ladies and Gentlemen taught home-treatment, Shampooing, Electrolyisis (permanent,. Feather-weight natural hair-pads lr °m ss. Hair work of every description. Only best English hair, lightest weaving. Caution: Do not wear heavy, hot pads, or coarse weaving Every purchaser of' hair-work wilt' bo shown "how to arrange tho coiffure becomiiiKly- Orders by mail, careful and prompt attention. MISS MILSOM, King's Chambers. Wellington. Telephone BU.

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