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Wairarapa Standard, Volume XX, Issue 2023, 28 January 1887, Page 3

Palmerston was travelling north, on one occasion, by rail He purcnased a third class ticket, lit his cigar, and entered the coach One of the employees called the attention of the manager to the fact, remarking, “ What s iaii we do if L"rd Palmerston rides third class ? Everyo e will follow' Slit, sod no fi*st or second class tickets, will be sold ” The manager thought a moment, then took two third class iickets,handed them to two chimney sweeps standing on the platform and ushered them into the coach where Palmerston sat. Palmerston looked up, and immediately comprehended the position and the motive. Arriving at the next station, he purchased two first class tickets, took the sweeps out and ushered them into a first class coach. The retaliaiion was appreciated on the part of the railroad managers. There are several [green little oases amid this (at preseut) dried op desert in the Wai» tarspa. One of these can be found on the swampy land bordering upon the Kahautai a Boad (neat the No 1 line at Kaiwaiwai. Yesterday our travelling correspondent whs pleasingly si ruck with the verdure of this spot while riding down the road. Swampy land certainly has its disadvantages in the w.oter time, bat just now it must indeed he valuable, because of its welcome feed for stock.

Important Notice. W. TOOGOOD FEATHERSTON STOKE, will hold a Genuine Clearing Sale, OF ALL DRAPERY & CLOTHING GOODS, FOE ONE MONTH, Beginning FEBRUARY 1, 1887, To make room for WINTER GOODS shortly to arrive by direct steamer. This opportunity of making cheap purchases should not be lost by all who wish to save money and supply themselves with first class articles. The Goods will be sold at WELLINGTON WHOLESALE PRICES WITH A DISCOUNT uF TEN PER CENT FOR CASH. Remember—This is not merely an advertisement to draw custom, but a GENUINE CLEARING SALE FOE ONE MONTH. Some lines will be greatly reduced, so that they mav be cleared to make room for New shipments, by W. TOOGOOD, GENERAL DIRECT IMPORTER, FEATHERSTON NTOKE, FEATHERSTON.

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