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New Zealand Herald, Volume XXXIII, Issue 10044, 3 February 1896, Page 6

"What a funny little man you fire 1 /These were the now historic words used by Lord Alfred Douglas in reply to his father, the Marquis of Queensberry. .So muoh was elicited by the recent sensational trial of Oscar Wilde. The same remarkable words are found in that remarkable book, ' The Green Carnation," and in this case are used 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. Ihftt the father fully deserved such an epithet is clearly shown by the fact that he chose to make his own cigarettes, when he could obtain Indian Chiefs *.t sixpence t imckot. The bargains given by the D.S.C. at their annual sale are numerous and sweeping. H* Come early on Monday. ; 'f (V, Splendid prize designs in linoleums, just to . i hand; beautiful Axminster carpets, large £%-lot newest carpet squares; .handsome and cheap overmantels, bevelled glass.—.!. Tonson Garlick, "The People Furnishing , .Warehouse. v /