THE GOVERNOR.

Wanganui Herald, Volume XXXXII, Issue 12394, 19 February 1908, Page 5

THE GOVERNOR.

(Per United Press Association.)

WELLINGTON, February 18.

The Governor returned to-day. To-mor-row His Excellency will visit the Masterton Show, returning in the evening. His engagements in Wellington include attending a meeting of the trustees -of the Rhodes scholarships on Friday afternoon, when the Dominion Rhodes scholar will be chosen. On Friday night His Excellency leaves for Christchurch, where he is to lay the foundation stone of the new wing at •Christ College. The Governor's party, consisting of Lady Plunket, 'Mr and Mrs Arthur Rhodes, Miss Cresswell, and the Governor's staff, will leave Lyttelton on Saturday, 29th inst., in the Tutanekai for Akaroa, where they will spend Sunday, Ist March. A visit will then be paid to Stewart Island and the West Coast Sounds.

The rumours which have recently been in circulation that His Excellency is going to take up his residence at, amongst other places, the Lower Hutt, Pnlmerston N-irth, Wanganui, etc., are absolutely \< Itliout foundation. Neither is it true that Lady Plunket and family intend to occupy Government House, Auckland, during the next 6ossion. Great- difficulty is boinsf experienced in securing a s'lilabk residence for the Governor. In any caso. whatever house is selected, it is antici-p-ited that considerable alterations or additions will havo to be made in order to accommodate His Excellency, Lad^ Plimkct. their staff and establishment with any decree of comfort and to enable the ViceRogal party to entertain as has been their custom and is still their intention. Up to the present no definite arrangements for their residence have been made.

The piano was invented in Italy some 400 years ago by Paliarino, and as you can readily imagine the first piano was a crude affair, not at all like — either in tone, touch, or appearance — the beautiful instruments with which some of us are familiar. Tt is difficult to say where the best pianos are ndw made; indeed, there is not much to choose in anything between the productions of the best German or English manufacturers. The selection of a piano is pretty much a question of individual taste and requirements, provided, of course, that you have the productions of the best makers to select from. There are so many makers, so many prices and qualities which a purchaser must consider, that it is al- N ways advisable to consult a reliable firm of specialists, preferably a firm with a good reputation, a thorough knowledge of the business, and a large stock to select from. Purchase your piano from the Dresden Piano Company: They have a reputation, and they have the best and largeststocks in New Zealand to choose from. Time payments from 20a monthly. Local \gent: Mr P. B. Lomax.

"I have much pleasure," says Mr N. M'Curdy, Dipton, N.Z., "in recommending Chamberlain's Tablets for all disorders of the digestive organs. I can truthfully say that I have never derived so much satisfaction from any medicine as I have from Chamberlain's Tablets. They_arc mild and gentle in their action and leave no bad after effect, such as constipation, and in this respect are superior to pills. I make a point of recommending them to my friends, and all who have used them are loud in their praise." For sale everywhere.

Show-room specials at McGruer's Sale. Ladies' "grey tweed walking skirts. Usually 16s lid and 19s 6d, now 9s lid and 10s 6d. Black voile skirts elaborately trimmed. Usually 28s 6d, now 6s lid. Children's muslin and nainsook pinafores all sizes at Is, Is 3d, Is 6d and Is lid. Ladies' coloured print underskirts. Usually 4s lid, now Is lid. Cream silk blouses, ncely trimmed. Usually 14s 9d, now 6s lid.— McGruer and Co.— Advt.

Wood, Coal, and Grain supplied by the Wanganui Carrying Company. Telephone 166.

Several good second-hand icyclea from -£2 10s at W. Draflin's, late Reynold's and Co., Guyton Street.