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LITERATURE. g X U L L S . A New Work by the author of "MOSES' MISTAKES." Price 6d, or by Post for Bd. The announcement that Col. Robt. G. Ingersoll, would deliver the following leoture afrHaverjly's jTheatre yesterday, and that on the same booasloh he would reply to some of his critics, drew to that house one of the 'largest audiences ever seen within its walls. Every available seat was occupied, and all vacant spaces on the stage and In the building were crammed by ;,people who seemed glad to get standing, room. The lecturer ' was.frequently interrupted by hearty bursts of applause and laughter, often lasting for iome' timei/iAt ithe j mention of , Thdm'as* Paine'a name, tremendous applause and < cheers were given again and again. The leoture occupied nearly three hours in deJivery, but the vast audience manifested no ■^vldtKloV of weariness— on the contrary it showed every indication of an anxiety to Hear mere, — Ohioago Times, April 21st, 1879. » *■* ' ' iiy INGERSOLL'S LATEST. SKULLS? OR MAN, WOMAN, AND , CHILD. Col. Robert G. Ingersoll again in the Field. He pays his' respects to a few Antiquated "Skulls,"- ' Arid by easy stages passes to the contemplation of Raoks and Thumbscrews. By a process peculiarly his own, he then makes some striking comparisons, The inference being that the more Theology a man has the more ignorant is he. . And the more he loves the God of Moses the less is he worthy the respect of his fellows. The process of evolution from the savage to Shakespeare. A Humorous and Satirical Lecture, in which Ingersoll replies to some of his Critics. Dunedin : JOSEPH BRAITHWAITE, • And All Booksellers, ' ALEXANDER SLIGO, r Bookseller, Stationer, &c, IMPORTS, on the most advantageous term* , and supplies his Customers, at the lowest possible rates. SCHOOL BOOKS and REQUISITES. Magazines, Periodicals, Newspapers by every Mail. The late reduction in Book Post- : age enables Country Subscribers to be supplied at Lower Rates than before. .Bookbinder, Manufacturing Stationer, Paper Ruler, Printer, &o. From long personal and praotisal experience, the possession >< A the best obtainable machinery, and importing only the best : material, lam in a position to guarantee first-class work at prioes which will ensure a continuance of favours once began. , GEORGE STREET (Opposite the Royal George Hotel), Dunedin. NEW BOOKS. MESSRS J. WILKIE & CO. have now to hand a portion of their New Stook, ex Euterpe, Calypso, Mataura, &g. Prize and Gift Books in large quantities, »t all prices. Letts' and other Diaries for 1879 in great variety. Christmas and New Year Cards, of all the . latest patterns, direct per mail from the publishers: J, WILKIE & 00., Princes street, Dunedin. LAW CORPORATION, COMMERCIAL AND LITERARY PRINTING , DAILY TIMES GENERAL PRINTING 07FIC&

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Otago Witness, Issue 1465, 13 December 1879, Page 1

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