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New Zealand Tablet, Volume XI, Issue 36, 4 January 1884, Page 4

SUMMER SEASON, 18 8 3-4. NICHOLAS SMITH Begs to announce that he has just opened his First Shipment of NEW SPRING GOODS, Consisting of New Dress Stuffs in Cashmeres, Foules, Costume Cloth French Merinos, Pompadours, Galateas, Sateens, French Cambrics etc., etc. Novelties in Fancy Goods. Novelties in Millinery. Novelties in every Department. Also, SUMMER CLOTHING, In endless variety. Special value in Boy's and Youth's Suits ; special line of Mens' Geelong Tweed Trousers and Vests (all wool}, * 21s 6d, worth 27s 6d. Newest Patterns in Regatta and Oxford Shirts. Soft and Hard Felt Hats, in all the latest shapes. New Shapes in Linen Collar*, Scarves, Bows, Studs, and Ties, Handkerchiefs, Gloveß, Brace etc., etc. The Cheapest House in Town. NICHOLAS SMITH, The Cash Draper, 33 George Street, near the Octagon. THE CATHOLIC BOOK DEPOT, CHRISTCHURCH. Under the Special Patronage of the Right Reverend Dr. Redwood and Clergy. Pure Wax Candles for Church purposes always in Stock. IMPORTER OF CHRISTIAN BROTHERS' BOOKS. Catholic Schools and Societies Liberally dealt with. E. O'CONNOR

SHAMROCK HOTEL Spey Stbeet, INVERCARGILL. THOMAS SCULLY PROPRIETOR The above hotel is centrally located in the principal business part of the town, and within five minutes' walk of the Railway Station. It has undergone thorough renovation. - The Bed Rooms are lofty and well ventilated. The accommodation is second to none in Southland. Nothing but the best Liquors sold on the premises. Note the Address :—: — SHAMROCK HOTEL, Spey Stbeet. SHIN FANE ! SHIN FANE ! ENCOURAGE IRISH ART The handsome collection of IRISH-MADE GOODS which were exhibited at the late International Fair, Melbourne, consisting of 500 PRIZES, varying in value from £4 4s. to 2s. 6d. each, will be disposed of by a GRAND ART UNION! To be Drawn for in ST. PATRICK'S HALL, Monday, 31st December, 1883. The proceeds will be devoted to relieving THE DISTRESS NOW EXISTING IN IRELAND. Committee of Management :— Thomas Fogarty, President Joseph Winter, Hon. Treasurer ; M. M'Donald and L. Doyle, Hon Sees. The following Special Prizes will be added to the Art-Union :—: — 1. A Handsome Framed Life-size Oil Painting of St. Bridget, valued at £15 15s , the gift of J. E. Redmond, Esq., M.P. 2. A Handsome Framed Life-size Oil Painting of St. Patrick, valued at £15 155., the gift of W. Redmond, Esq. 3. Two Beautifully-framed Oleographs of Charles Stewart Parnell and Michael Davitt, the gift of Mr. J. W. Walshe. 4. A Handsome Gold Hunting Watch, the gift of a friend, valued at £15 15s. TICKETS ONE SHILLING. Anyone wishing to assist the cause can have books of ticket by pplying to the Tablet office. THROUGH THE POST.— IN TWELVE LESSONS. SHORTHAND WRITING is now recognised as an almost indispensable branch of education. The study is one of the best mental disciplines ; it strengthens the memory, improves the reasoning faculty, and matures the judgment. To those attending Literary Associations, and those connected with the Press, who are much in the habit of writing, and also to tie self-learner, the ability to take verbatim reports of lectures, addresses, &c., and to make extracts from valuable books, is of inestimable advantage. Taught through the Post, and at Residence, for 30s.— W. J. WILLIAMSON, Yobk Place (opposite Smith St.), DPNEDIN. Postal Address : Box 143, P. 0., D-tiedin,