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New Zealand Herald, Volume XXV, Issue 8980, 18 February 1888, Page 1 (Supplement)

The two Foresters' lodges from the Thames made an excursion to Coromandel 011 Monday, bringing their wives and sweethearts with them. Shortly after nine o'clock in the morning the s.s. Rotomahana was seen rounding the Heads. Our local lodges turned out in full regalia to welcome their brethren ; and as the steamer came alongside the wharf it was seen that there was an immense crowd on board, numbering about 450 souls, and a considerable number was left behind at the Thames. They were soon landed, and a procession was formed, headed by a brass band, with two splendid banners, when they niarchcd'up towards Mr. Lynch's paddock, kindly lent for the occasion, where swings and other amusoments were entered upon with spirit. Many of the visitors had friends and relatives here, who took them off, and many others spread themselves over the district to see the sights, but towards night they returned to the steamer, accompanied by a very large number of Coromandelites, and shortly after six o'clock the good ship got underweigh, amidst the cheers and good wishes of those left behind. Altogether it was a most enjoyable day, and will long be remembered.—[Own Correspondent.]

The Exors. of Thomas Short are offering all the millinery in the showroom at halfprice. A lot of beautiful English millinery will be cleared, at the same time. Sale will only continue three weeks longer. First annual sale.

Knickerbocker suits, men's clothing, boys' wear, hats, caps in felt, cloth, and straw. The JExors. of Thomas Short are selling the above without regard to cost. Sale lasts only three weeks longer. Exors. Thomas Short s first annual sale.

A chance for gentlemen—Three pairs of gent's white, black, or coloured kid gloves can be purchased for 2s 6d at Thomas Snort's annual sale, which lasts only three weeks longer. Gent's tics all reduced in price. Counterpanes, towels, sheetings, shirtings, quilts, carriage rugs, rugs of every description, blankets, and all Manchester goods, are being sold at T. Short's first annual sale, at prices thatrmust please. Sale lasts only three weeks longer.