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Thames Star, Volume XXIX, Issue 8611, 16 March 1897, Page 2

At the Police Court to-day .Sergt. Gillies stated that in future he would ask for the heaviest penalty to be inflicted in cases of cyclists riding on the footpath and without lights after dark. In the course of the hearing of an appli-) cation for a prohibition order this morning the Bench, after hearing the evidence as to the habits of the subject of the order, remarked : " Can we prevent it by anything we can do?" Sergt, Gillies replied that the order would have great effect as far as the public houses were concerned. Unfortunately there was a class of men on the Thames—he did not know that he could call them men—who would strive to obtain drink for prohibited persons in concealed ways. Our Auckland correspondent wired this morning:— " In connection with the sudden deatli yesterday of Mr Allan Johnson, the Coroner deemed an inquest unnecessary, Dr. Findlay having certified that pericarditis was tho cause of deatli." The remains were brought to the Thames by the p.s. Terranora last night. The'funeral, which took place this afternoon, was attended by a large number of friends.

Applications for the positions of Caretaker and Matron of the Old Men's and Woman's Homes will close at 4 p.m. on Monday. A. married couple without " encumbrances' is required.

Mr Gordon, late head of the Mines Department, was paid £105 by the Government for the copyright of his '• Miners' Guide." The amusing feature of this gift is that the book was compiled iv official hours and while Mr Gordon was a public servant, and was printed at the expense of the country.—Waikato Argus, Tae p.s. Terranora arrived at the wharf this mc ruing with a very large cargo, totalling something like 300 tons. The steamer first ran iip.to Whangarei, where they shipped some lime, but most of the consignment is from Auckland. The following are a few of the principal orders. — 25 tons of chaff for Messrs Browne and McDonnell and the local stable proprietors; 100 bales of hay for Messrs Browne and McDonnell \ 100 bags of coal for Mr Short; 60 tons of lime and 109 tons of coal for Mr Maxwell; and 5000 ft of timber for Mr Keardon.

For Corsets, Gloves, Ribbons, laces and Hosiery go to Cullen's, Cash Drapers and Clothiers. Women's Black Cashmere Hose 9d pair, Children's from 4^d per paiiv— [Advt.] To the Deaf and those troubled with Noises in the Head or other Aural Troubles. Dr. Nicholson, of London, the world famed Aural specialist and inventor of artificial ear drums, has just issued the 100 th edition of his illustrated and descriptive book on Deafness and Aural Troubles. This book may be had from Mr Colin Campbell, 160, Adelaide road, Wellington, N.Z. Mr Campbell was cured of his deafness by Dr. Nicholson's system, and takes pleasure in spreading the news of the great specialist in New Zealand. A little book on the cure of Rheumatism, Corpulence, Lumbago, and Indigestion by the same author, may be had from Mr Campbell, also free.—[Advt.] The most genuine bargains obtainable on the Thamps in the drapery line is to be had sat Wylie's clearing sale. The men's

youths', and boys' clothing selling at W. S. Wylie's is extraordinary good value. The balance of prints and dress goods are being cleared at enormous reductions at W. S Wylie's.—[Advt] Steam to and fkom Auckland.—The P.S. Terranora leaves Goods Wharf for Auckland Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, returning Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, See time table.—[Advt.] A Sacrifice not of life but of Mason's patent screw top jars quart size, now only 53 3d per dozen at W. Woods. —[Advt].

Ujjder-skibts, wool vests, &c, for ladies and children, at small advance on English prices—Court's, thej popular cash draper, Pollen street.—[Advt.] Dress Goods—Our " Queen" Coatings, i Serges, and Cheviots are unequalled; dye perfect; wear guaranteed. In blacks and navys from 10s 6d the dress, Geo. Cull en and Co, Pollen street and Cochrane street —[Advt

Thk question of to-day, —How can I make money ? One way is to buy your winter drapery from Court's Beehive Stores. All goods at lowest cash prices. Hence, mone/ saved is mouey gained.—[Advt.] Stiix. they come.—Two more large crates of English crockery per s.s. Pakeha, and 30 crates of Mason's patent screw-top fruit jars just landed (January 20th), thtflj sizes, and selling at (just fancy) ss, >5s 3d, and s 9d per do/en. Best stone china cups and saucers 3s 9d and 4s 6d per dozen, dinner ware, &c, equally cheap. Also J. Edwards' celebrated Alva pattern of dinner and tea ■ware (sole right secured for Thames), cups and saucers 4s 6d per doz., plates 3s, 3s 9d, 4b 6d, 5s 6d per dozen, W Wood,—rAwr.

Showees are frequent. Visit Court's Beehive Stores, and buy a rainproof cloak or mackintosh. Best value for money on the field.—[Advt.]