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It is not perhaps generally known that in the days of his journalistic career Lord Salisbury wrote several novels. He never, however, made any attempt to get them published. On being approached by a friend for permission to arrange for tho publication of one of these novels, the future Premier replied that he could not make up his mind to take such a step, as he wished to reach an honourable old age—if possible. _ At tlie annual meeting of tlie Wellington Woollen Company on the 18th September the directors will recommend payment of a dividend at tlie rate of 4J- per cent, for the half-year, making 8 per cent, for the year. a Mr John Morrison, father-in-law of tlie Hon. C. 11. Mills died on £he 20th at Havelock. Mr Morrison was in hi® seventy-fifth year. He had been a settlei in the Sounds district for many years, and during his lifetime took an active personal interest in public affairs.

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New Zealand Mail, 27 August 1902, Page 19

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Untitled New Zealand Mail, 27 August 1902, Page 19

Untitled New Zealand Mail, 27 August 1902, Page 19