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Evening Star, Issue 4649, 24 January 1878, Page 4

The following is the form in which the telegram of December 14, portions of which ■ave already been received by cable, was published in the Melbourne ‘ Argus ’ of the 20t,h:—“The Hussions were aware of Osman’s intended sortie three days beforehand. During Sunday night a spy informed General Ssobeloff that the southern forts had been abandoned. The tidings reached other Russian divisions, which were instantly advanced. The Turks made two feint attacks to the north and south, but the real attack was at the westward, and was delivered with great fury, nearly destroying the Grenadier regiment and effecting the capture of a complete battery. The Russians rallying, a bayonet fight followed between the opposing forces, and the Turks were finally vanquished, the whole force of artillery and infantry being driven back on Plevna, Tbe battle was over shortly after noon, and the surrender was completed an hour later. Osman Pasha attempted to pass into Plevna a train of 500 vehicles containing ten days’ rations. The Gear personally returned Osman's sword with military honors." Cabmen’s morality is curious. Here isfa neat little story. A lady living out of town had been shopping heavily, and on leaving Marshall and Snelgrove’a found herself absolutely reduced to the last shilling. She had to get to Waterloo station, and a visit to any friend would have made her late for dinner. She had of course her return ticket, so she called a cab, and said to the man, ** I have only one shilling, I want to go to Waterloo. Take me as far as you can.” He drove her all tbe way to the station, paying the twopence for the bridge. When they arrived, the lady gave him the shilling, and asked his address, in order to send him the remainder of his fare. She also thanked him. The cabman merely remarked, Never mind abuut the money, ma’am j you’re under no obligation. I shall get it out of my next fare.” And he drove away.

Drapery i I | CONTINUATION OP THE GREATEST SALE KNOWN A.T JJIRKPATRICK, QLENDININQ, AND CO.'S About one-half of the Original Stock still remains to be sold. Further Excessive and Extraordinary Reductions have been made in order that the whole may be cleared out by February. We would specially commend the Black Silks and Colored Silks for Dresses. They consist solely of Soper’s and Bonnet and Cie’s Durable Makes, and at present they are selling these at less than Manufacturers’ Charges. A large Stock still on hand of Sheetings Calicos, Linens, Tablecloths, Bedcovers Curtains, Carpets, Floorcloths, Blankets, Flannels ; at clearance prices. Striking examples of the Groat Bargains are to be seen in the Ladies’ and Children’s Underclothing, Stay, Fancy Hosiery, and i.iiLintry Departments. For instance, the most fashionable Straw Hats are reduced to Is and la 6d. The most expensive Millinery Bonnets are reduced to 5a and 10s. Silk and Lace Fichus to 11s 9d and 13s 9d. Shawls and Jackets to 10a and 15s. Children’s Costumes to Zs 6d and 5s 9d. Chemises, Qowas, and Stay* to less than half-price. * ■ PU ?y C TlEE.—During the re-bnild-mg of the new warehouse arrangements have been made to carry on the General Drapery Business in part of the old shop. The Men’s and Boys’ Clothing and Mercer Departments have been removed. That part of the business will be carried on temporarily m that commodious Shop, New City Buildings, Cutting, Princes street. The Remaining Stock on hand of ve ■ upenor Tweeds, Colonial and Dunedi made Suits, Shirts, Pants, Hosiery, Scar lies. Hats, Caps, &c., will be offered in t | City Buildings daily at cost, under cost, a i Without Reserve TILL THE WHOLE ARE SOLD. NO REASONABLE OFFER REFUSE] Note. —Drapery, Silk-Mercery, and Hous hold iurnshings at the Old Shop. Men’s and Boys' Clothing, & c ., &c., at tt City Buildings, Cutting. KIRKPATRICK, GLENDINING, & CO