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New Zealand Herald, Volume XXXII, Issue 9938, 30 September 1895, Page 6

"What a funny little man you are 1" These were the now historic words used by Lord Alfred Douglas in reply to his father, the Marquis of Queensberry. So much was elicited by the recent sensational trial of Oscar Wilde. The same remarkable words are found in that remarkable book, "The Green Carnation, 1 ' and in this case aroused by Lord Reggie Hastings. Now, it is rather an open question as to whether Lord Douglas quoted the words of the novelist, or whether the latter utilised the reply made to the Marquis by his prodigal son. '1 hat the father fully deserved such an epithet is clearly shown by the fact that h«j chn«e to make his own cigarette#, when Iw could obtain Indian Chiefs at: nixpeiic* * paokftt. Fifthkm to Twenty Per Cent. Interest should satisfy in these hard times, and some of the bargains in houses show these returns. Apply for catalogue to J. Thornes, Land Agent, Queen-street. Rushbrook and Co. intimate that they aro now bringing forward new spring and summer goods in all departments. An no arrangement has been coma to for a renewal of the lease of their premises, everything i will ho sold at very low prices for cash, to | effect a quick return. | Exquisite millinery on show at D.S.C. —Ad. ? They come as a boon and a blessing to men, > The" Pickwick, the Owl, and the Waverley Pen,