The prevalent use of slang by all classes of the community is as astonishing as it is lamentable. : Primarily it implies on the part of the speaker a poverty of-English proper; secondly, a wanton preference for the vulgar and the inordinate; lastly, culpable indolence aiid want of care. * You may do this ;with more or; less'impunity With language, but you cannot thus trifle with a cold or cough; for these Woods's Great Peppermint = Cure ■is: a, tried and sure remedy^ dEvery household should possess ifc.. .Solol everywhere at Is 6d to 2s 6d.~ Mr GL Ingall of Red House, has now removed his well-assorted stock of ironmongery, crockery, fanc^/goods, pipes, &c., to temporary premises, nextEasson's Hall, Richmond Quay, and in to make room for new stock is offering the whole of the goods to 'the-• general public at less than cost-price. —Advt. " Our "up-to-date" townsman is at it again with his stock-taking Sale. Bargains are offered that will astonish every person that visits- him. Ladies' summer hats for 3d^ dress pieces for 2s lid, 3s lid and 4s.lid a. dress.* Calicos for 2s. Art muslin for 2d. Six yards Twill Cretonnes for Is 6d, and heaps of other lines must be cleared away before stocktaking at Christopher Smith's. —Advt. Many wealthy people who have the buying power to obtain anything they may require would giv.e all they possess to purchase that priceless boon Good Health. To those.derirous of prolonging their days in comfort and ease, the Great Unknown Remedy; De Winton's Pills, which purifies the gastric juices of the stomach and itestines will be found by either sex a great assistance. They regulate the bowels and fortify the constitution. All Chemists 1 6. —Advt T. W. Ttbions &Co., Drapers, Maw ' hera Quay, Greymquth, has a splendid stock of ready made^clothing, all sizes, for men and boys. The materials have been specially selected. The garments are well made in every respect and the prices most moderate; —Advt. Tailoring Department.—T. W. Tymons & Co., Mawhera Quay, remind those who intend having a new suit made before Xmas to call and give their order as soon as. possible, £0 as to prevent disappointment, Suits maq> to measure from 50s. Fit and workmanship guaranteed. —Advt T. W. Tymons & Co. have opened new shipments of fancy goods, 'new millinery, new prints, new dresses, new umbrellas, new mackintoshes, new gloves &c. Prices as usual —most moderate. Inspection-invited.—Advt. Important to Cyclists—W M'Kay & Son have just received Ladies' Cycling Hats and Gloves, Gents' Cycling Suits, Knickers. Hose and Sweaters. Our Stock is being continually reassorted with the latest importations and smartest lines, which keen buying and long experience in the trade can command. WM' Kay & Son. —Advt The finest tea in the market is the Beehive Al Ceylon. It is to be had at Griffen and Smith's, Beehive and Union Stores. They are the sole agents for this celebrated brand. —Advt For Children's Hacking Cough take Wooda'a Great Peppermint Cure, 1/6 and fl/8,
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Grey River Argus, Volume 57, Issue 10262, 19 April 1899, Page 3
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