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VE II Q Hand-rtitcned Ninon, Black, While all
very Shade»,3(l 14/11. Newcastle Face Veteran
PflQIPRV Our stock just now it very large, and
HU JtCtV L "H Morter. In cotton, lUle, schemers
are, both in black and coloured.
H. S. KIRBY, 50 Elizabeth St., Hobart
FURNITURE. ETC
WHITESIDES & SON,
GENERAL FURNISHERS.
Iron and Wooden "^<to**''_?*?!!%
Blinds. Bust Carpets. Cans Spasm was
squares and flats. Bjarthrac Door Bap.
Ud UaU. Sofa Rugs, Linoleums. Office ex
store. Deck Chair, David Steel.. Ug
Curtains. Casement Curtains, young. ""as"
BlooD. Malone.. Wallpapers. Bird;
Quilts. Kapok. Coeiae. Tapestry Coverings,
Cretonnes. Blinds, in all colours.
Hauodu. Wickets Chain, to.
Chesterfields and Easy Chairs made to
order.
Carpets Ulna up. Cane?. and Relaid
Furniture Repaired. RertpholsUred. -6
Covered.
66 and 63 LIVERPOOL-STREET.
Hair Mattresses Beads.
ALEX. CLARK AND SON LTD.
(Est 75 years).
TJNDERTAKEIIS.
Only Address- 168 and "0 Collins-street.
Automobile Hearses and Mourning Cars
added to our plant (for convenience of Country
Clients. Cremations arranged for.
Church Mourning attended to.
Telephone. 270 Night and Day.
No connection with any other Army
BRIGHTON and New Norfolk Municipal
-D Cricket Teams, Photographs in "The
Tasmanias Mail
My E E K - E N D SPECIALS.
Separator Butter, 1/5 per lb. Good Block
Butter, 1/6. The Celebrated Emu Bay Roll
Fresh Butter to bond every Tuesday and
Friday. New Honey, in sections, 1/ each.
Another Shipment of Geo. Farmer's Ballarat
Sugar-coated Hams and Bacon, the finest
in the Commonwealth. Try our 1/6 Blended
Coffee, also Teas, at 1/6, 1/9, and 2/.
W. M. MURDOCH AND CO.,
._Liverpool-street._
ANZACS at Hobart. See Photographs in
the "Tasmanian Mail."_>_
JUST LANDED.
Robinson's English Groats.
Klembro Gravy Salt, In Id. packets, 3d.
packets. 6d. tins, and 12 tins.
Grasse, the Ideal Gravy Maker. Colours,
Seasons, and Thickens Soup, Gravies, stews,
etc., 7d. that large tins 1/ each.
Bondo Table Salt, in packets. 4d. each.
Derwent Waterglass, y& bottle.
LESTER BROS.,
GROCERS AND IMPORTERS. HOBART,
WHERE THE ROSE BRAND TEA IS.
LILLY Self-Raising Flour, 7d. pkt. H.
E. Round, Grocer, Elisabeth-street.
»'iXiHB TASMANIAN MAIL.'
THURSDAY. JANUARY 16.
THE PRINCIPAL PICTURES ARE:
FAR AT "BUSHY PARK
The Governor declaring the Show open.
A Group of Residents.
Enjoying Refreshments.
Some of the Axemen.
Draught Horse
Resting in the Shade.
BRUNY ISLAND- , , "
Looking towards Fluted Cape.
A Waterfall. ..
Adventure Bay.
Bay of Islands - -
End of Penguin Island.
south of Cook's Rivulet.
AMATEUR JOCKEY CLUB'S RACES
Crowd as seen from Members' Stand.
Looking towards Members' Stand.
A Glimpse of the Lawn.
Scene from the Grandstand. The
Stand during a Race.
On the Lawn.
From the Open Stand.
Views of the Racing.
MUNICIPAL CRICKET GROUPS
Brighton and New Norfolk.
BURNIE WHEEL RACE
Views of the Crown.
THE SUEVIC AT HOBART.
LEEDS MAY, KETCH.
A FURTHER INSTALMENT OF OUR
SERIAL. "THE SILVER TEA SHOP."
THE OLDEST AND MOST POPULAR
WEEKLY IN TASMANIA.
Serial . 12
Short Story. 2
Aquatics 28
Bandsmen and Bands 32
Births, Marriages, and Deaths ... 15
Boxing a 28
Channel Letter ..'. 10
Church and Temperance 14
Children's Corner..,. S
Commercial .- IS
Cricket ... " 28
Current Topics ... ...31
Cycling Notes ... - .-. 13
Dairy Industry ... -SO
Early History of Hobart s 8
farm and Station .- 29! 30
Fashion's Realm 5 7
Farmers' Brevities.- ...- 23
Football ., _ 27
Fruit Industry. -.-. 31 32
Golf . 27
Girls' Gossip . 6
Household Hints on -. 36
Health Notes . ". 3
Horticultural 31, 33
Junior Public Results U, 12J
Ladies' Pages 6, 7, 9, 10
Latrobe 33
"Lynx" ... as ... " 23
Marshall Islands ... _ ". 8
Miscellany . ". m .... 33
Music and Drama ... II 32
Mining a.-. 2, 15
Mainly About People . 22
North-West Coast ... .... ... _ _ " 14
Pastor Russell's sermon ... " as ... M
Press Delegation . _ 31
Poultry Yard. " 31
Poetry ." 15
Railton . ". 2 6 , jj;
Rifle . ". 7 5 "6 27
Roll or Honour.- - « "! 28
Scientific and Useful ..: a. " _ ..." 33
Sketcher . -. s 4
Senate By-Election "... s s" at" 4" 16
State's Rainfall.-.»_... S. 15
Stock Exchange .... 7, this
Trade and Finance as .... 4" "at 33
£""*..~ ~ 24, '25, 26
Trotting. j. ". 07
V.E.C. Entries ... _. are.' "" ok
Week . ". Z Z 1. 23
Yachting . 7." ." 28
ORDER EARLY AND AVOID
DISAPPOINTMENT.
PRICE .. CD. ~^~ PRICE 3 g
SPECIAL RATES FOR "MERCURY"
. SUBSCRIBERS AND SOWJIJBBa.
ROBES AND FAbrtiON^_
EXCEPTIONAL SILK VALUES
AT -
THE CORNER.
PALFREYMAN'S.
ARGYLE AND LIVERPOOL STREETS.
TUSSORE AN sHANTUNG SILKS.
Sean. Tussore Silks. 2/6. 2/11 yd.
54in. Heavy Tussore Silk, thE. 4/6 yd.
Kin. Shantung Mik, J/6, 3/11. 4/6 yd.
Best Quality Fuji Silk. 27in. wide, 4/11 yd.
Donan Silk, 27in. wide. 4/9 yd.
JAPANESE SILKS.
27th. Heavy White Jap. Silks, 3/6, 3/U, 4/6
yd.
. Ziln. Black and Navy Jap. Silks, 2/3, 3/3,
3/6 yd.
27in. Heavy Black and Navy Jap. Silk, 3/U,
4/9 yd.
ASSAM SILK.
38in. Assam Silks. 7/6 yd.
38in. Extra Heavy Assam Silks 8/6, 8/11.
CREPE DE CHINES.
French Crepe de Chene, Ivory, 8/6 yd.
French Crepe de Chene, Black, 8/11 yd.
Foam Crepe. in Black, White, Sky, 25 yd.
Black Glace Silk, 4/6 yd. ,
JUST LANDED. Large Shipment of COAT
LININGS. In Light and Port grounds, 1/3
to 3/3 yd.
END OF SEASON SPECIALS at
LADIES' MILLINERY. COSTUMES, BLOUSES,
AND UNDERCLOTHING.
AIM STRAIGHT OR MAIL STRAIGHT.
YOU MUST SCORE.
THE CORNER.
PALFREYMAN BROS.
EVERYBODY KNOWS WHERE.
Engs BUSINESS
NOTICES.
JUST TAKE A LOOK AT YOUR PLACE.
DOESN'T IT NEED FIRING IN PLACES?
Maybe a Now House, a Fence, a BarnP
WHATEVER YOU NEED IN TIMBER, LET
US SUPPLY THIS TO YOU.
RIDGING, SPOUTING, DOWN PIPE
AUB SPECIALTIES.
JOINERY MADE TO ORDER.
KEMP & DENNING
.....TIMBER, BRICK. AND, JOINERS -
MERCHANTS, H. S
101-115 Melville-street, Hobart.
Our Business Motto: "NO MONOPOLY."
CARDBOARD BOXES.
Nearly all classes of traders require
Cardboard Boxes at some time or other.
We are specialists in Hand-made Boxes,
and make them to all sizes and. styles.
Our Stocks are large, and the Prices
are Economical. Wc insure prompt delivery.
BOOT
MANUFACTURERS.
Boot Boxes in all sizes and styles, and
Shop Fixtures Boxes for making your
stock look attractive Designs done in
all one colour if desired.
CHEMISTS.
Powder Slides and Cartons made at
shortest notice Special Wrapping
Paper for Powders. Soap Boxes, Special.
Boracic Acid Ponder Boxes, Seidlitz
Powder Boxes. lits.
BRING 1147
and our Representative will call and
submit samples and Quote prices, or
write direct to
THE MERCURY
OFFICE,
MONEY.
M
N EY - L
£5 -to - £500.
Id small amounts to any Responsible Person
on their promise to repay. Household
Furniture, without removal. Life Insurance
Policies to any worker In constant employment.
HALL AND CO.,
10 Stock Exchange. 59 Collins-street.
\f OXBY to Lend on Mortgage, in sums
JM- up to £600. M52 Mercury.
LOST! AND FOUND
LOST, Purple and Black Silk Scarf. Keep-the
sake. Union, Warwick, or Elizabeth
Bts. 20 Lochner-street, N. Hobart.
LOST, Wednesday evening. Old-fashioned
~~ Brass Key, on black ribbon. Reward.
Trocadero
LOST, Xmas Eve, Three Books of Ethel
5-4 Turner's, in parcel. Davern, Chemist,
Elizabeth-street.
LOST, White' Pet Rabbit, good reward.
is 157 Harrington-street
_. Star Brooch, dead brother's keepsake.
Return 1 Augustus-terrace.
Ltd
LOST. Boy's Suit. Shipwright's Regatta
J H. Scoles. Risdon-road. Reward.
LOST. Gold Brooch, Ruby and Pearls, away.
-all Reward. 212 Macquarie-street
PERSON seen picking up handbag, Rail
-*- way Station, return Beard, c/o Bite
man. Cabman. Railway Station Reward
PERSON taking umbrella mistake, DC.
at? Spencer's Matinee. Wednesday, please
return Spencer's Theatre.
IBRARY OWNERS AND LIBRARIANS.
DO YOUR BOOKS NEED RE-BLVDLMJf
We remind all classes of Books In Cloth
or Leather at a minimum charge. Quotas
Hone given for re-binding whole libraries.
The magnificent effect of a nicely, well
bound library on your bookshelves will
well repay you, and add to the charm of
any' room.
SONGS We also bind Songs, and arrange
them with Index, if desired initials or
name In gold can be printed on cover.
"THE MERCURY"
D. Baker.
ORCS AND FASHION
JOHNSTON & MILLER
FAMOUS FRIDAY SPECIALS.
ALL THROUGH ITS HISTORY OUR
LESS TO PAY STORE HAS BEEN
FAMOUS FOR SPLENDID VALUE
GIVING, BASED ON THE FOLLOW
ING SYSTEM:
FIRSTLY-Buying In the Best Markets.
SECONDLY Marking all goods In plain
figures.
THIRDLY Selling at the smallest prout.
FOURTHLY Giving prompt attention to
customers.
SHOWROOM.
SEE OUR BEAUTIFUL
FEATHER CAPES, Two-tone, 55s, 54s each.
FEATHER CAPES, Natural, 55 each.
FEATHER CAPES, White, 52/6 to 116 each.
FEATHER CAPES, -Black, 63), 84 each. t
TAILORED COSTUMES. j
Navy Serge, Smart, £700 each.
Gabardine. Stylish, £7/10/, £8/10/.
Black Serge, £6/10/.
Ladies' Collars, 9d, 1,1. 1/6 each.
Ninon Veiling, H.S., Extra Special, 2,6 yd.
HANDKERCHIEFS. HANDKERCHIEFS.
MANY NOVELTIES ON VIEW.
Specially New in Colours, 266 the d07..
Handkerchiefs, White and Coloured (Bor-
ders), Jd, 44s, 6d each.
Gloves, Fabric, 2/11 pair.
French Kid, 6/11 pair.
White Velvet Suede (Washing), 8/11 pair.
LADIES' HOSIERY.
Black Cotton, 1/11, 23 pair.
White Silk Ankle, 2/11 pair.
Black Silk Ankle, 4/11 pair.
Champagne Silk Ankle, 4/6 pair.
HURRY 1 HURRY!
FOR 3, cc MSS
FAMOUS FRIDAY SPECIALS.
JOHNSTON & MILLER
SEE OUR 6th. Heavy Linoleums, 116 yd.
SEE OUR Bed Ticking, 2/6 yd.
THESE TWO SPECIALS ARE
THE BEST VALUE ON THE MARKET.
BUSINESS NOTICES.
F. J. PIK E.
BOOTS AND SHOES FOR
THE RACES.
K BOOTS TO SUIT ALL
REQUIREMENTS.
INSPECT OUR STOCK OF
HIGH-CLASS FOOTWEAR.
F. J. PIK Elf
Liverpool-street.
N E R J.
Best Quality ' WRITING PADS,
Sheets, 17.
BUTTERFLY PADS, and . 6d.
ENVELOPES, Hi., 6d., 6d. Pocket.
MARKING INK, 6d.
BEST INK, 4d. and 6d. Bottle.
ONE ADDRESS
AH CHUNG,
OG ELIZABETH-STREET.
For Souvenirs and Novelties.
PEARCE AND v PEARCE
8 MURRAY-STREET.
RAPE AND KALE SEED.
We can supply Broad Leaf Essex Rape,
Giant Rape. Thousand Headed Kale. Chou
Moellier. White Mustard, Japanese Millet.
LILLY Brand Self-Raising Flour. 7d. pitt.
H. E. Round. Grocer, Elizabeth-st.
E
HOUSEWIFE
likes good coal for
the cooking stove.
MT. NICHOLAS COAL
Buns brightly, and
is cleanly. Ideal for
all domestic purposes.
Obtainable from Leading Dealers, and
from the
MOUNT NICHOLAS COAL OFFICE.
RAILWAY YARDS.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY
AUCTIONEERS.
ROBERTS AND CO. LTD.. Corner Murray
and Collins streets
A. G. WEBSTER & SONS LTD.. Liverpool-st
BOOT SUPPLIERS.
J. McKEAN, 55 Elizabeth-st, & Liverpool-st
CATERERS
TROCADERO, Opposite G.P.O.. Elizabeth-st.
DRAPERS.
BROWNELL BROS, Liverpool-street
A. CUMMING AND SONS, Elizabeth-Street.
G. P. FITZGERALD AND CO., Collinist
JOHNSTONE S: MILLER, Murray-st Hobart
A. J. LOVE, "The Corner," Liverpool and
Murray Streets.
ANDREW MATHER & CO., Liverpool-st.
PALFREYMAN, "The Corner," Liverpool
and Argyle streets.
WALLACE BROS.. 71 Elizabeth-street
W. M. WILLIAMS. Federal House. Elizabeth-street.
FISHING. S^DRrEj^ AND COTTON
R. R. REX VAStó Hobill
W. COOGAN 4; CO, 79 Collins-street
DAY'S ARCADE. 67 Murray-street.
WHITESIDES & SON, 66 and 68 Liverpool-st
WILLIAMS BROS., us Elizabeth-street
GROCERS. .
LESTER BROS , Liverpool-street.
W. M. MURDOCH. Liverpool-street.
HIRE OF MOTOR LAUNCHES AND
CHEAP BOATS.
A. ABEL. Tel 829.
HOUSE AND LAND AGENTS
DARLING & REYNOLDS, 38 Murray-street
G. V. CHAPMAN. 105 Macquarie-street
g. C. TREGEAR E C;., Collins and Argyle
A.6G?WEBSTER 4 SONS LTD.. Liverpool-st
IRONMONGERS.
T J. CANE & CO., LTD., Elizabeth-street.
CHAS DAVIS CO. LTD., EltaKtKtTi
HARRIS & MARSH, Liverpool-street
SCARR'S HAPPY HOME STOBEST Elizabeth-street
INSURANCE COMPANIES
COLONIAL MUTUAL FIRE (ACCIDENT)
" INSURANCE CO. LTD.. 128 Collins.;
W. Chas. Taylor, Acting Manager.
MOTOR GARAGES.
HEATHORN LTD Murray-street.
ROBERT NSTTLEFOLD'B. 113-15 Marquet.,
MEN'S MERCERS.
J. BLUENOOPE & SONS LTD.. Murray-st.,
PIANOS.
FINDLAY'S , or. Elizabeth & Liverpool sts.
J WALCH & SONS LTD., Wellington Bridge
IMPORTERS OF RUBBER FLAXINE
ROOFING.
B. R. REX & SON. The Wharf, Hobart
GRASS AND FASHION.
EVERYDAY WANTS
AT
KEEN CUT PRICES.
White Twill Sheeting, pure quality, 3/3,
4/6, 4/11. 5/6 yd.
Cream Table Damask, 2/11 yd.
Striped Osmanette Pyjama Shirting. 1/6
yd.; worth 2/3.
36in White Osmanette, 1/6, 1/10 yd.
White Turkish Roller Towelling, 9d. yd.
36in. Real Old Bleach Linen, 4/6 yd.
40in. Old Bleach Linen, 5/11 yd.
Grey Flannelettes, 1/3 yd.
Colonial Flannel, in Grey, Natural Shades,
1/11 yd.
Linen Crash, 3/6, 3/11 yd.
Serviettes, 157, 16/6 dozen.
Striped Matron Cloth, double width, 2/6
yd.
Double Width Ticking, heavy make, 3/6
yd.
IMPORTANT TO SWIMMERS.
Swimming Costumes, Smart Styles, at
Keen Prices.
KERR'S,
LIVERPOOL-STREET.
BUSINESS NOTICES.
IffE ARE STILL WELL . PREPARED
, FOR MORE '
HOT WEATHER
And Our Customers will Find All Their
"Requirements at Lowest J. Prices.
MEAT SAFES, Square, with wire sheep,
and two hooks, absolutely fly-proof, long, lazy,
217. 25, 27/6.
HYGIENIC WHITE ENAMEL RACES,
round, with shelf and hooks. 157, 17/6, 21/8.
ICE CREAM FREEZERS, no trouble, and
easily worked, two sizes, 30, 37/U.
SELTZOGeNES AND SPARKLETS, for
making Cool, Refreshing Drinks, for Hot
Days.
FRANA" SPARKLETS, in two sizes, 5/3
and 7/9, and
SELTZOGENES,
to hold from Three to Four Pints. 87/6.
We Stock the Sparklers for the above.
CALL IN AND SEE US.
HARRIS v MARSH LTD
For Fly Proof Doors and Windows, "T
. AND FLEA POWDER.
G
BOW YOUR CHECKS WELL.
THORPE'S .
GROWING MASH
IS DESIGNED TO MEET THE REQUIRE
MEN'S OF THE GROWING THICK, AND
MANY OF Obit LARGEST AND SUCCESSFUL
BREEDERS NOW USE IT EXCLUSIVELY
FOR THE GROWING CHECKS AND Fort
FATTEMNU THE CUCKL1U.U. '
FERGUSON AND CO..
Agents,
HOPE"d LTD,,; SYDNEY. 's.
"BUSHY PARK Fair Pictures in "The
Tasmanian Mail."
in TWO PIANOS FOR SALE One suitableness
for a beginner, the other will delight
an advanced player, £6/13/ and £35. Larxo
Now Glass Mary, 370. Plunge Bath, 18/6.
Hip Bulk, and. 2 LEHG'lHS (40yds.) U.D.
CALICO, 36in. Drophead Sewing"- Machine.
Camera, 11. 1) ii. Muzzle Loading Uun,
157. Bagatelle Table, £-11101. Gondola
Pram, 40 W Idler Tutu Chair, 157. MURDOCH
BROS., furniture Depository.
ALWAYS I
COME CHEAP PIANO.",
Ranging in price from sea. Terms, 10.
^.piNDLAY'S I'ROPTY. ARE AGENTS
For
COLLARD AND COLLARD PIANOS.
CORNWALL COAL Contest Native
9 Coal on the Market Has Highest
Heating Capacity, (race Government
Analyst Report.) 'Phone, Railway Yards,
Hobart.
"FOR SALE - Chestnut Golding, 6yrs..
a- Flekla, by a level Thekla. jumps
hurdles well. Can be seen at Jas. Pearce's
Stables, Moonah. Apply C. E. Davies,
Mercury Office.
"FOR SALE MOTOR, B.S.A. Admirably,
-a- suitable for Delivery purposes or a
Commercial Traveller. Particulars from Manager,
Mercury OiSus 11 15 h p in Excellent
Order, recently renovated. Fitted up
for carrying parcels. I
700 SALE Good Farm Dray and
x Frame. Price, £10/10/. Apply to J.
J. Beven, Campania.
FOR SALE, Fishing Boat, Secret, 34ft., 4
at- h p. engine. Apply J. Frawley, 35
Collins-street.
"FOR SALE. Large Assortment of Electric
a'Becket Lamps, lorries, and Batteries.
Medhurst Co , Annie-street. FOR
SALE-, 18-months-old Pure Jersey Bull,
pedigree. Henry Fisher, Oatlands.
FOR SALE, Piano, good make iron frame.
x Apply MRS) Mercury
r~UESH~ RASPBElíLlES, 4d lb. any
quantity, Frank Morris, Store. New
Town
HALLAM's, THE CYCLEMEN, have removed
nine doors lower down Liverpool-st.
Lover rent-free free. series,. SU' to a
£5. Fires, 8/6. New address: 59 Liverpool
street (opp. Webster's.)
CALE-4 and 20 hp. Marine Engines, in
a verse gear. Spares for American and
Callide Engines. Meadowcroft Bros., 81
Bathurst-street.
CALE Electric Fans, that keep the air
is stirring and combat the fly nuisance
Medhurst Co., Argyle-street.
and - SH. Cycles, 650 Tires, 8/6;
Wrenches, 2f: Outfits, 9d '; Gramophones.
Nuddles, 1/3 packet 200; Records, 2s.
SALE Modern 5-room Cottage, Sandy Bay,
'a perfect order. Compulsory sale, £525
Easy terms. Gibbings. 70 Collins-street
SALE, Single-seater Motor-car, good on
1:3 give (40 miles to gallon). Airy trial.
£75. 169 Mercury
SALE, Ford Car. guaranteed good order;
as also Pagrul and Light Spring Dray.
Apply South Hobart Garage.
SALE, Panto, 9ft, 4in. beam. Huon Pine,
?-' copper fastenings, almost new;, complete.
Owner leaving State. _ 281 Mercury.
SALE, 3 White Indian Runner Ducks:
0 drake 1st prize, ducks, two firsts and
one special. 30s. 3. R. O'May, Bellerive.
SALE, Bicycle Tyres, 28 x 15, good, cheap.
1472 Mercury.
SALE, Motor Boat, fully equipped, stand
a-' yard engine. 175 Mercury.
SALE, Pair Pine Folding Doors, 6ft. x 2ft.
Bargain. 15. 176 Mercury
SALE, Push Chair, good order. 30
9 Strahan-street. N. Hobart.
CALE. Swift Car. single sealer, in good
order, £160 30 Murray-street
CALE-Gaelic Bible near 1807), Old and
35 New Testament, complete-. 154 Mere.
SS;
Black Orpington - Cockerels,
each. 46 Warwick-street.
SMALL Mixed Business, £20, and several
rings Owner leaving town. MRS Mere, j
SEWING N A and other Machines Com- i
square quality. price, terms, and guaran- !
tee 123 Elizabeth-street, Hobart.
TRY RUBBER SOLES ON YOUR BOOTS.'
A They are longer than leather Ladies' i
3 Gent's 4. This month only. Hallam's,.
the Cyclamen. New address: 198, Liverpool
street ^^^^^^^_____________ I
BUSHY PARK Pair Pictures in "The]
Tasmanian Mau." ..
DRESS AND FASHION.
JjADLSS' SUMMER BLOUSES
A. CUMMING & SONS
LADIES VOILE BLOUSES.
Black and White Striped, 4/6, 5/ each.
White Embroidered Val and Insertion
Lace, 10,6, 12 6 each
White Embroidered, Coloured Flowers, 10/6
each.
White, Plains, 5/6 Out size 5/11 each.
LADIES' MUSLIN BLOUSES
White Organdie, Embroidered Coloured
Flowers, 10/6 each
White, Embroidered, 6/9, 10,6 each.
LADIES' SILK BLOUSES,
Block, 12 9, 12 6, 14/11. 17/6. 18 6 each.
White, 9/, 14, 12 6, 136, to 186 each.
Japanese, Striped, 20s each
rink, White, Apricot, Crepe de Chene,
30 each
LADIES'' PRINT BLOUSES.
Light, Striped, 5,6 each.
Navy, Stripes and Spots, 4/6, 5s, 6d each.
A. CUMMING & SONS
78 ELIZABETH STREET.
Phone 682
i s i ' ? ? -issue
BUSINESS NOTICES.
SOUVENIRS SOUVENIRS
OF OF
TASMANIA TASMANIA.
Our New Lines of High Grade Novelties
in Souvenirs are now on view, and being
eagerly sought after These comprise Tasmanian
Map Charms, Pendants, Brooches,
Tie Pins, Hat Pins, and many other sink-
ing Novelties symbolical of Tasmania that
are exceedingly impressive
As the original designers and manufacturers,
we are imitated by many but equalled
by none,
QUALITY QUALITY QUALITY
AND AND AND
' VARIETY VARIETY VARIETY
x at j- "
being here strongly- marked factors
Perfect freedom to come in and inspect out
goods carries with it no obligation to buy,
and we will gladly show you anything
Watch and Jewellery Repairs that ABE
' Repairs
F. A. FLINT;
Diamond Setter, Gold and Silversmith,
Watchmaker, Engraver,
HO LIVERPOOL-STREET
'Phone 161 "Best Value Always "
PRINTING
that gives distinction, that arrests attention,
that is artistically and accurately set
out, is the class of printing you need to put
extra business on your balance sheet this
year Remember, there is no extra cost
for the execution of these necessary things
if your Printing Work is entrusted to
THE MERCURY
OFFICE
OUR LITHO.
DEPARTMENT
undertakes all classes of Lithographs
Work. Plans, coloured or otherwise, Labels
of all descriptions. High Class Letterheads,
Covers for Catalogues, Magazines, Etc
RING 1147
and our Printing Specialist will
call and talk it over with you
PRINTING THAT BRINGS
BUSINESS "
WE HAVE TRAVELLING REPRESENTATIVE
GOING THROUGH THE
WHOLE OF TASMANIA IF THEY
HAVE NOT CALLED ON YOU, WRITE
TO US FOR WHAT YOU WANT WE
GUARANTEE SATISFACTION
THE MERCURY
PRINTING OFFICE,
HOBART.
FOR SALE.
FOR
BAR
WHITE PRINTING PAPER,
Cut to Any Blue.
THE MERCURY" OFFICE,
Bobwi
-rvOBBIE'S Patent Spray Nozzles. 116 Con
in-' troUjng Noxxles. 2/6 Lawn Sprinklers,
2/6 Rubbers, for the unions, 2d Scarr's
Happy Home Stores. Elizabeth-street
MR GARDENER Think of this Guaranteed
Hose, 7d, 9d, and 16 foot
Norths, 3 Hose Members. 6d each Tap
Unions, 1/6. Roses and Jets. S Scarr
Happy Home Stores. Elizabeth street.
SALE, Collapsible Go Cart, with hood.
J Cheap 17 Burnett-street
?TCTOODEN Jam Spoons, 3d and in each
'A Scarr s Happy Home Stores. Elizabeth
street. -
£8/10 BOYS Lady's Freewheel Bike,
T t s Perfect order 6 and B Cycle
Works. 125 Elizabeth-street
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PHOTOGRAPHS of Amateur Jockey Club's
-a. Races, u "The Tasmanian Mail."
WANTED
AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT
?- . SOCIETY. LYDLSiKIAL DEPART
MENT has Vacancies for Energetic Canvass
ors and Collectors Apply BRANCH MANAGER
Industrial Department
BOOT MANUFACTURER good class
heavy work, wishes get into touch
with solid firm to handle trade
CHAS HOMES,
South Melbourne
rABIN Boy Apply Seward s s Dover,
\____30__
CENTRAL Registry, Stock Exchange- Lady
Helps, a Cooks, U Maids,
Waitresses P . 763 _
rjAHlNt-lMAüLit for a few weeks
v dress, 253 Mercury
fJOHPhTEM Housemaid, also Kitchen
J maid Carlton Club Hotel
EXPERIENCED Clerk, present case
-he gazed, seeks position, excellent refer
I ences Miss) Mercury
j EXPERLENCED Teacher Requires Posi
J-J tun Governess or leather MGS Mere
.piitsfCLAbS ilc-or~Drlvcr~and Mechanic
s. wants position, references L5J9 Mere
rjOVEh,Ni,SS will take entire charge child
is a dress duiW MCS Mercury
HOME offered pensioner, Return light scr
.". vices, no children Mrs Mercury T
AOY. with official, journalistic, and seers
LJ varied experience, Melbourne desires
engagement temporary or permanent, his
name Write 'AGU,' Walch and Sons
Ltd
of LAW, Conveyancing, All Round Clerk, dis
. aJ engined 20 years experience small
I called. highest testimonials M7 j Mere
LADY, Give week free learn bar, good
hotel 423 Mercury
RESPECTABLE Women and Girls
" quoted Immediately H Jones
Co Ltd
RELIABLE Man seeks Position Collector's
or iruvellerMci Mercury
RELIA~BLÍfYoung Man seeks Position as
Lift Attendant McE Mercury
WANTED WOMEN GIRLS AND BOYS
FOR SPLITTING APRICOTS
WANTED Immediately, for Eaglehawk
'a Neck. Capable Man, to milk cows and
do general farm work Must U steady
and thoroughly reliable Apply, H W Bayley
and Co ..bhzaleth street
YKTANTrD i Competent Gardener, also
" able to milk, references Cottage
available Must understand the vers and
greenhouse work Apply by letter stating
experience to Mr Cr. Davies Lyndhurst
WANTED two families for fruit picking
a" raspberries and currants Good to
cominodaLon larva paid Marana trade,
Saturday and Tuesday W J Croswell,
New Norfolk
WANTED, two months for fruit Pick
me, raspberries and currants good accommodation,
fares paid Mar are, Friday,
Saturday, and Tuesday A J Crosswell,
New Norfolk
TÏANT DD Young Lady, daily (except
* a ball and Sun ) J A to 6 30 p m , per
line needlework and light duties (not come
tie), begin middle February 286 Mercury
WANTED, First-class Coat and Skirt
in Funds, also Improvers and Apprentices
Miss Oldm^'s, Costumiere, 227 Elizabeth
street.
WANTED for Wyelangta Sawmill, One
T Paling Cutter, One Waggoner and
Two Bushmen Apply, Huon Timber Co,
Robb's Buildings, Eiizabeth street
viz WANTED, Housekeeper, nurse invalid
w inner rrnnA Lines. Mrs Conroy
WANTED. Middle aged Person, attend
T household duties, and look after elderly
lady Applications first instance to
1582 Mercury
WANTED good Laundress to assist kitchen
"I work, also good Waitress Mrs
Hynds, Parattah
WAN TED Washerwoman, business girls'
*' washing, had) West Hobart tram
boundary 17s Mercury
WANTED six Fruit Pickers, 8s per 100lbs
"I Fare paid Marana, Friday or Saturday
Chas Harris Lachlan
WANTED, a Grocer, for Country Store
"a Apply, with references, to Burgess
Bros Limited >_,_-._
WANTED, Young Girl, for housework
" Country preferred Miss Jensen, 1
Tower road _
WANTED, Girl, country preferred, light
" housework, good wages 155 Liverpool
street
WANTED, for Nile District, Capable Lady
, Help, or Working Housekeeper, no
laundry. £1. 40 Bathurst-street.
WANTED, Competent House Parlourmaid,
Apply, with references, to Mrs. Agnew,
Augusta-road
WANTED, Handy Man, about week's work.
'* Apply between 10 30 'To-day. Summer
greene's Dye Works, Murray-street.
WANTED General " Servant, small farm
fly. no children, other help; evenings
free Mrs Mercury.
observes
__^_Kefs. 51 Davey-street.
WANTED, General Help, evenings free,
a" small family. 17 Augustus-terrace.
WANTED Loam, by young girl, Dress
'' making. Tailoring. M65 Mercury.
WANTED. Nurse, with knowledge matter
may. private nursing home. M35 were.
WANTED, a Good Plain Cook. Apply.
at' Mrs. Donnelly's, "Hotel Alexandra.
WANTED, Woman, for washing, Mondays.
and 75 Elizabeth-street
WANTED, Errand Boy, able to ride bike
H. Fennell, Chemist
WANTED, Strong Girl or Woman, Kit
'' chenmaid 40 Bathurst-street.
"VXTANTED at Once, Respectable Woman,
" to wash. 35 Mellifont-street
WANTED, an Experienced Housemaid.
"I Beach House. Sandy Bay.______
"GRANTED. Painter. Apply Richardson,
"v Cooper and Son's job, Davey-street
Y 5ÜTH, experienced sheep, cattle, dairy,
wants gain further experience: good
refs 598 Mercury.
GENERAL HOSPITAL, HOBART.
APPLICATIONS for the position of Collector
and Storekeeper will be received by
the undersigned up till 12 Noon, WEDNESDAY
22nd January.
Salary at the rate of £225 per annum.
Applicants to furnish testimonials, and
state age. E. M WILLIAMS
Chairman, Board of Management.
16/lil9._
PRIVATE FAMILIES
BOAG'S LAGER.
BOAG'S XXX ALE.
BOAG'S STOUT.
Quarts, Pints, and B'llk.
Wholesale Prices.
EDWARD CHANCELLOR,
Wine. Spirit, and Tea Merchant.
Davey-street. Hobart.
WANTED TO BUY
A A LEFT-OFF" CLOTHING BOUGHT
rY.E. Highest Cash Fr. is given for
Ladies'". Gent's, Children s Lefts Clothing,
Boots, Linen, etc , of every description. Appointments
made to call at residences
Strictest prices for all clients Letters
and telephone messages promptly attended
to town or country There 1620 MRS
DAVIS, 307 Elizabeth street, North Hobart
BUY Electric Torches and Lamps, Bulbs,
Refills, etc. at Bester's Umbrellas
re-covered with cloth that will not split 01
Bathurst street_______
UNWanted, s b or d b Shot Gun.
Particulars to M70 Mercury
G
"W" WANTED, Good Car, single seater, metal
'" clutch, American car preferred About
£400 Reply letter at once, M12 Mercury
WANTED, Second hand Perfection Stove,
in good order, with three lamps State
price and particulars to 174 Mercury
PLANTED to Buy. Single Purchase Winch,
in good order State price, G A
Barnes. Builder, 0 Warwick-street.
WANTED to Buy, Secondhand Bike
W" Price, 196 Mercury
WANTED TO. SELL.
(CROOKED Mutton Birds, 4d. and 5d each,
A Raw, 4d Jas Moore's
EXTRA Value, Men's Stylish Van Derby
Boots Cut Prices, 18/6 Youths',
12/6 Boys'. 10/6 George's
METAL Moulding Machine and Dies For
Sale 283 Mercury,
BRUNY Island Views in "The Tasmania
By
Mail"
FURNITURE, ETC.
ARE ONE OF THE FIRST CUSTOMERS
FOR 1313.
SEEN
OUR FURNISHING IDEAS FOR
THE NEW YEAR.
WE
ARE SHOWING LINOLEUMS
WHICH JUST ARRIVED. AND
THE PATTERNS ARE THE
" NEWEST. AND- VERY DAINTY.
OUR JANUARY
OFFER
We will FURNISH . THREE ROOMS
COMPLETELY for you at Catalogue Prices,
less 2yds the Pound Discount, for Cash.
CATALOGUE FOR 1919 FURNITURE
FREE. AND POST FREE.
Write at once for Copy. Over 700 illustrations,
with Prices and Full Details.
We are showing many Novelties in Furniture
too numerous to describe; therefore, we
write your kind inspection to
W. COOGAN AND CO,
70 Collins-street, Hobart.
W. COOGAN AND CO..
Cr. Elizabeth and Warwick streets.
iVhere Tram Passes Door.
W. COOGAN AND CO,.
Burnie.
W. COOGAN AND CO..
Brisbane-street, Launceston.
W. COOGAN AND CO.,
Invermay.
CASH OR EXTENDED TERMS.
'Phone 1302.
WANTED TO SELL
REGATTA SHOWMEN. John Lines, all
good, attractive Stocks. Special Net
Cash, quantity prices ice Cream Freezers,
Glasses The Cheapest and Best Selection
in the City HARRIS AND MARSH LTD and
77 Liverpool-street, Hobart.
"WANTElTto Sell, National Cash Register,
TT in perfect order. Suitable large buBi
. Mdu Mercury
MISCELLANEOUS WANTS.
LADY wants Two Unfurnished Rooms, per
J man cut of sUit M77 Mercury
WANTED before end February, Modern
Villa, 4 to 5 rooms, cenUul, or convenient
tram. Good tenants- Adults, The
coronet. 1420 Mercury.
WANTED TO HIRE, One Apple trader.
Apply, stating terms, to J C Rollins,
Manager, Margate Packing Shed, Mar
ga_»._.._
XMANTED-Would sender of private letter
IT signed "J.C.W ," kindly oblige by send
"W WANTED, Small Cottage, good locality,
'* close tram. Full particulars, price to
2531 Mercury.
WANTED, Two Unfurnished Rooms, or
" partly furnished. Terms, convs., 291
Mercury.
WANTED to Rent, Small Cottage, Brown's
is River Beach, last fortnight in February.
Miss Thorpe, Mona-street.
WANTED Rent, Lar?».Finished Room,
* a married couple, central" M71 were.
WANTED Boarders, Central; moderate.
2-6 Mercury.
WANTED, Unfurnished Rooms. silver
ray-street.
"YOUNG Gent like obtain Board, private
family MCI Mercury.
MISCELLANEOUS.
GEO. HUGHES, Sign and Decorative
Painter. Roll of Honour Board a
Speciality. 140 Elizabeth-street. 'Phone 1011.
CHILDREN'S and Maids' Paddle Brand
'-' Shoes. New Stocks. Tan - Derby
Boots, from 6/6 Genge's
CUMMErlGliEENB'S for High Class Dye
2 ing, Cleaning, and Pressing. 14 years'
terence. 85 Murray-street, Hobart.
CREAM ROSE BUTTER, always fresh. 1/9
'-' per pound. The Strand Dairy, Liverpool-street.
SUPPORT Australian Industry and buy
" Walter's Home Polish for Piano, Furniture,
etc. Obtainable at Dean's.
_TENDERS._J
METAL Moulding Machine and Dies For
Sale. 187 Mercury.
PUBLIC NOTICES.
IF Lonely? Marry. Join the SUNSHINE
CORRESPONDENCE ASSOCIATION,
for Ladies and Gentlemen.
Numerous willing to correspond and Wed.
Reliable, and Confidential ) Descriptions
sent Free. Send To-day for FREE PRO-
SPECTUS, enclose 6d. postage, to
SUPERVISOR, S.C.A..
"Temple Court,"
81 Elizabeth-street, Sydney.
N
on by the late Mr. Alfred Sawyer, under
the style or firm of C. E. KNIGHT AND CO..
Fruit Merchants, WE HEREBY NOTIFY
that it is our intention to continue on the
same lines, and we trust to receive a ya
tinuance of the liberal support accorded
our predecessor.
W. L. SANSOM.
K. G. RoGERS,
E. J. MILLS.
H. B. McCHRISTIE, LDS..
DENTIST.
. 98 ELIZABETH STREET.
HAS RESUMED PRACTICE.
MR
GORDON LYONS,
(Vic.)
GRADUATE AUSTRALIAN COLLEGE
DENTISTRY.
MELBOURNE DENTAL HOSPITAL,
SURGEON DENTIST,
Has commenced Practice. New Commercial
Bank Australia Chambers.
J TURNER, Dealer In Antique Furniture,
. etc. Showroom, Central-street. Late
of 166 Liverpool-street. 'Phone 375
. 316 Values Footwear. See the heaps in
the George's Windows, The Price Reduced.
i 188 Elizabeth-streets
M
ELBOURNE-THE GRAND HOTEL.
This Hotel, with its unexcelled position,
modern Improvements, select clientele, excellent
service, first-class cuisine, and
REASONABLE TARIFF, affords the travelling
public every comfort and convenience.
Inclusive Tariff, from 12/ Day. lied and
Breakfast from 7/ Day Special Weekly
Terms.
Tariff Card Posted on Application.
TOURISTS AND OTHERS.
MELBOURNE BITTER ALE. BOTTLED
VICTORIA TAVERN.
30 Murray-street.
by I 5 I I I K G CARDS
AND AT HOME CARDS
PRINTED PROMPTLY
"THE MERCURY" OFFICE.
CASCADE -ALS
FAIRE CORDIALS
P U T> & RASPBERRY,
LIME JUICE, LEMON SYRUP,
LEMON SQUASH, Etc., Etc
OBTAINABLE AT ALL SHOPS.
fUHNlie, e. viv. 1. PIANOS.
HERE'S A GOOD TIME COMING.
WATCH FOR NEWS OF THE BIG AND
NUAL STOCKTAKING SALE COM,
FENCING AT
WILLIAMS BROS.
Last of Reductions will be Given During Um
Week
STUPENDOUS REDUCTIONS OF GOOD;
STOCK.
MEANWHILE
Our Special Attractions This Week an
WOODEN BEDSTEADS.
WOODEN BEDSTEADS.
WOODEN BEDSTEADS.
WOODEN BEDSTEADS.
WOODEN BEDSTEADS.
A Finely Polished Bedstead, in Blackwood
or Oak, made up in our Own Factory, with
Combination Wire Mattress These Bedsteads
are Very Strongly Made, and Beautifully
Finished, and are Fully a Third
Less in Price than the Ordinary lion Bedsteads.
BEDROOM SUITE NEW STYLES.
BEDROOM SUITE NEW STYLES,
BEDROOM SUITE NEW STYLES.
BEDROOM SUITE NEW, STYLES.
this shows a Duchesse Chest and Wash,
stand, with the gallery ends built above the
frame work, and enclosing each end. The
Bevelled Mirrors in Wardrobe and Duchesse
are Large, and the Washstand has t
Marble Slab built-in in the New Style This
is a Most Attractive Suite, and we can quote
you a Very Low Cash Price, or Easy Esq
tended Payments-wbichev er you wish,
UPHOLSTERED GOODS
UPHOLSTERED GOODS
UPHOLSTERED GOODS
UPHOLSTERED GOODS
UPHOLSTERED GOODS
Made up by
WILLIAMS BROS'
Carry a Guarantee of Workmanship that
will last
THE FOUNDATIONS ARE MADE EIGHT.
THE PADDING STAYS EIGHT, AND
DOES NOT SLIP AND SAG.
THE COVERING IS ON APPROVED
QUALITY
In all Upholstered Goods we can give you
Special Advantages in Price, as we Bought
Coverings Early, and in Large Quantities.
UPHOLSTERED EASY CHAIRS, at 800.
TAPESTRY AND VELVET SUITE, t
PIECES, £8/10/.
DIVAN CHAIRS, IN UTRECHT VELVET ,
AND SADDLEBAG, at £4/10/, .
CHESTERFIELD LOUNGES, iron 28 H.
Several Lovely Suites of Chesterfield
Lounge and 2 Divan Chairs are showing,
in Tapestry, Moquette, and Leather. Special
Prices This Week.
AT
WILLIAMS BROS.,
119 ELIZABETH-STREET.
fSRIGHlON and New Norfolk Municipal
5-4 Cricket Teams Photographs in "The
Tasmanian Mail "
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is situated at "69 Paterson-street. Kept.
tentative. Mr H W Judd
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situated at the Town-hall. Representative,
Mr. J. McNamara.
Can you honestly say you are satisfied
with the tea you are using? If not. try
"Ophir's delicious, flavour Ceylon.-.
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