P.S. — I have taken no notice of the tone of Mr Baker's various letters, which contain such expressions as " utterly false," &c, because I can afford to pass them over without comment.
Pms ax a Peice. — Guinea-pigs. An Imperious C;e3ar. — The Sheriff. Genuine Bumps of Curiosity. — Chignons. A Strong Nation. — Determination. A TuBULAn Bridge. — The bridge of the nose. " Home Rule" Adyocates. — Wives. A Drop of Water. — The Falls of Niagara. An Air op Importance. — One's first breath. A Comparison. — Mr John Burns recently gave evidence before the Royal Commission on Shipping. He stated that his firm (the Cuuard Company) employ 6000 men " all told ;" that they shipped and discharged throughout last year 42,000 sailors ; and that their fleet consists of 49 steamers, of 90,000 tons and 15,000 horse power. According to the Statesman's Year Book the German Imperial Navy consisted last year of 41 steamers, of 37,000 tons and 8600 horse power, manned by 3500 men and boys. A New York clergyman advises the praying bands to follow up the milkmen who water their merchandise. The man who talks is now simply handed a card, on which is neatly printed, " Life is short."
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Southland Times, Issue 1976, 4 September 1874, Page 3
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194Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 Southland Times, Issue 1976, 4 September 1874, Page 3
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