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  2. Literary Notes, Etc.

    The British Museum has come into possession of six manuscript and 1,199 printed editions of the Imitation of Christ, a famous work, the authorship of which is doubtful ...

    Article : 1,710 words
  3. Jubilee Testimonial to Dr. Barnardo.

    The work associated with the name of Dr. Barnardo has long been recognised by all who are interested in social and philanthropic agencies. For 29 years "Dr. Barnardo's Homes" have kept ...

    Article : 273 words
  4. Wool Traffic on the Railways.

    In regard to the prospects of the forthcoming wool season, we learn on inquiry from the Railway Commissioners that the wool is beginning to came in from Western stations, 2468 bales arriving at ...

    Article : 349 words
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  6. Much Ado About Little.

    The Full Court is called upon to decide many novel cases, but it is to be doubted whether it has been adjudicated in a matter more unworthy of its time and dignity than one which came before it ...

    Article : 537 words
  7. Remarkable Egyptian Discoveries.

    Professor E. Hull, LL.D., F.R.S., late Director General of the Geological Surrey of Ireland, took the chair the other day at the midsummer meeting of the Victoria Institute, in London, England. ...

    Article : 578 words
  8. Seizure of a Private Still.

    On Saturday the authorities made an important seizure of an illicit still in a house at Camperdown. In a room adjoining the kitchen the officers found a still which had evidently only been erected recently. ...

    Article : 187 words
  9. The Upper House Appointments.

    Speaking generally, the appointments to the Upper House have been favourably received by the public. Indeed, they have been an agreeable surprise to many, as the idea had prevailed that ...

    Article : 472 words
  10. Origin of the Word Elephant.

    A learned discussion is going on in the Athenaeum as to the origin of the word elephant. No satisfactory result is arrived at. In the East it is called phil, and murfil means ivory or elephant's tooth. ...

    Article : 566 words
  11. The Kola Nut.

    An article in the Queenslander of last Saturday states that the kola nut trees which have been carefully tended in the State nurseries are expected to bear fruit this year, and it is hoped ...

    Article : 175 words
  12. Emerson's Wit.

    The following story of Emerson is told by one who had many opportunities of enjoying the companionship of the greatest essayist:—"Those who knew Mr. Emerson best were assured that ...

    Article : 170 words
  13. Autocracy in a Republic.

    The occasional necessity for a "still strong man" in a democratic community is afforded by an episode just recorded in the government of New York. In February last a bill of the State Legislature ...

    Article : 202 words
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