It is a rule from which no departure is permitted that the temperature in her Majesty's personal apartments should be kept' throughout the year at a uniform level bf 58deg Fahr. In the winter this is effected by means of an elaborate hot-air system, and in summer the same pipes are used to convey cold air. In addition to this, wood buckets are placed in the firegrates, under the tables by the window-sills, and in every other available corner, and they are kept filled with fresh ice so long as it is necessary to do so • in order to carry out the rule. Unbrofcen chilblains can be easily cured. Loasby's Koolibah cured W. E. Sorrell, Ehologr&pher, after three apphcations. Reeves irritation instantly. Ll9BB The novel dark-room light of a British photographer, Howard Farmer, consists of an electric lamp placed in a gas jar, which is contained in a jar half-inch larger, the space j between the two vessels being filled with a 6 per cent 'solution of bichromate of potash. A board cover is fitted to the jars. The light is very bright, but appears to have no fogging effects on the plates.,, "WOT CHER, MATE?" 'may he a rough form of salutation, but the. kindliness of its intention cannot bo questioned; therefore, it may not bo out of place to adopt -it here. Thoso who may be suffering from bad health can be speedily relieved from their misery by the aid of Holloway's Pills and Ointment. They. are equally good for. the old, young or i, middle-aged. For weakness, lassitude, headache, fever, diarrhcea, dysentery, . measle9, croup and similar complaints, these medicines cannot be equalled ; whilst for skin diseases, sores, ulcers, scrofula and - old wounds they have effected cures in cases declared hopeless by eminent medical men. Pull directions as to the use of these remarkable remedies 'are given to purchasers. — (Advt.) Business Notices NOW TO HAND, OUR SPRING SHIPMENTS Of the NOVELTIES. IN DRAPERY AND ATTIRH 6EE OTJR WINDOWS. BEE OUR WINDOWS. NEW SMART MILLINERY. : LARGE SUPPLIES OP PARIS MODEL HATS. T?VERY Hot a work of art. »The finest that •*-* the millinery world can produce, and at EXTRAORDINARY LOW PRICES. Do not take the low price into consideration when reading of these hats. They are as rich and beautiful as any for which you would pay double price elsewhere. Many are copies of imported models, now shown for the first time. The Prices range from 6s 6&, 10s 6d. 12s 6d. Ms 6d. 19s 6d, 31s. Large Shipment of KHARKI SAILORS, WHITE COLLEGE STRAW SAILORS, and MIXED STRAW SAILORS. They are becoming— those sailors that we are disposing of just now. They seem to possess some feature which makes them look well on everyone, and another attracts* thing about them is, they don't cost muoh. Set our Windows for Prices. WOMEN'S NECKWEAR. All the new kinds of dainty neck-dressing lor brightening summer costumes, made of *ace, silk and chiffon— exquisite colourings. NEW SUNSHADES. The kind that are both serviceable and stylish for either sun or rain. OUR DRESS DEPARTMENT _ Is Up-to-date with the Latest Novelties, fho -New Queen All-wool Poplin and Serges ie J , J° J Slat<5 ' Fawn Brown and Electric Blue, t j «, re J 8 - Lar S° quantities of the Newest Lady Cloths, m the finest' shades for sprine. 27s dress. BRAIDS and TRIMMINGS to match. Other Very Smart Goods just received. BLACK and WHITE NOVELTIES in Drawthread Ribbon, Net Ties, Bows, Chiffon, etc KHARKI NOVELTIES in Blouses, Canvas Hats, Tunics, etc. OUR LADIES* SHIRT BLOUSES Are a wonder to everybody in Prettiness and Value. Please Inspect. THE SHOWROOMS Are well stocked with Up-to-date Ladies' and Children's Underclothing. Best value in the city. Just Received. MEN'S NEW MERCERY, HATS and TIES, All at our Well-known Value. MEN'S SUITS TO MEASURE at 47s 6d. A great stock of New Tweeds just in. A Large Lot of MEN'S SAMPLE joaTS, Surprising Value. ALL GOODS MARKED AT LOWEST PRICES IN PLAIN FIGURES. Should any goods be found not to please they are gladly exchanged or the money returned. We aim at getting your confidence and good report. T. ARMSTRONG AND CO, MARKET SQUARE AND LOWER HIGH STREET. London Office— Basinghali Street TERMIMJS HOTEL, | DUUEDIN. rjpHIS Hotel sit*»ted just opposite tna A. rnanglo, Gardei*, Railway Station, and wna-ryeo. it is one o: the most beautiful positions in Dunedin. There is no pleasanter plaoo *t which to live. Th« hotel is quite new, aad the rooms i.re largo urd lofty.. The Baths ana iAvatones are ail that «ould be desired. TARIFF MODERATE. S. CORNISH, PBOPRTETOB. BI9J G. W. J. PARSONS, MONUMENTAL MASON, Jtnuicnesiier auei>; A. MONUMENTS and HEADSTONES in Marble, Granite and other stones. All Work, guaranteed. Lowesi possible prices. Concrete Kerbings and Iron Railings in all the K i west Designs. Inspection Specially Invited. 2423 I~ LAG Brand Malt Yinogar is excellent for salads «,nd picklo making. ' 9760 TO-DAY'S Fashions can be Been at Ball antyne ana Company's. The Windows usually contain thorn; but for variety ths various Departments must he visited. The stock is there in quantity and quality. Nothing else is allowed at " Ballantyno'u. .J. Balhuuyno and Coy., Cashel Street, Christchurch. W COLSTON Residents can' Procure Loasby's Benjamin Gum, Cinnamon Cure, Wahoo ac 3 Koolibi»h» from Hopkins. LI9S3 1
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Star (Christchurch), Issue 6936, 27 October 1900, Page 7
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