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New Zealand Times, Volume LVIX, Issue 3011, 24 December 1896, Page 3

POUND. FROM THK LATIN I'ONOUS. Tlio value of the Roman pounds is not precisely known, though nomo believe ib was equivalent to an Attic mina, or £i 48 7d. A-fit order is placed under the label of a very largo number of the larger-sized bottles of Wolfe's Schnapps to encourage people to deface the label, and so prevent the vile dishonest practice of ro-flUing empty Wolfe’s Sohnappa bottles with adulterated gin. It is wise at all times to buy whole bottles and deface the labels after use. 41 Mr Vf. H. Warren, Professor of Engineering at the Sydney University, writes of the “ Dayton " bioyole that the “ Dayton ” combines all the best features of the English and American bicycles, and that Its workmanship and finish are at least equal to the best in the market. Oidoy and Co. will soil a stock of jewellery and afterwards furniture at their auction rooms to-day. W. P. Shorttwill sell a stock of biscuits at bis rooms to-day. Finn, Chisholm and Co. will sell a shipment of cherries to-day at their rooms. Tenders are invited for the supply of timber for additions to the annex, Departmental Buildings, by the Resident Engineer, Mr J. A, Wilson. A. G. Taine and Co. hold a sale of furniture at 1.30 p.m, to-day in their action rooms. Nothing like preparing one’s self for the hot weather. A course of spring medicine ia always desirable. The greatest medioal authorities of the day are unanimous on one point, that the Fruit Aperients are the beat. Woods’ Fig Laxative is a pleasant ami effectual remedy for liver disorders, biliousness, loss of appetite, wind and indigestion. Price, la fid and 2s 6dj sold everywhere. 507 Clark's World-famed Blood Mixture. ■—“The most searching Blood Cleanser that science and medioal skill have brought to light.” Sufferers from Scrofula, Scurvy, Eozoma, Bad Legs, Skin and Blood Diseases, Pimples and Sores of any kind are solicited to give it a trial to teat its value. Thousands of wonderful cures have been effected by it. Bottles 2s 9d each, sold everywhere. Beware of worthless imitations and substitutes. NOTICESNOTICE. XMAS EVE. THE D.I.C. will remain open THIS EVENING (Xmas Evtii until 10.30 o’olook. The D.I.C. offers the largest variety of Xmas Goods at tlio most reasonable prices* It is particularly notified that there is rj o advance in prices at the D.I.C. P 4 Xmas Bvg. FATHER CHRISTMAS, XMAS TREE, TOYS, BOOKS, DOLLS, JAPANESE WARE, FANCY GOODS, BOYS’ CLOTHING, BOOTS, Ac., &c., &o. A. A. COREIGAN, Manager, B. HALLENSTEIN, Chairman Directors.. TO FARMERS. The new Zealand farmers; DAIRY UNION (Ltd.) is prepared to Purchase Cream from those who live too lar away to supply milk to the Union’s creameries. Arrangements can also be mode to Par* chase Milk from those who do not belong to the Union at a price to be of a penny less than the advance to qualified Shareholders. . Eall particulars upon application to the Secretary. NEW ZEALAND FARMERS' DAIRY UNION (Ltd.), Wellington. 255 J>ATENT3 obtained and TRADE MARKS registered in New Zealand and Abroad. WM- REBYE HASELDEN. REGISTERED PATENT AGENT, 24, Fqathoraton street, Wellington. 037