The Fashion Book and General Drapery and House Furnishing Catalogue issued by the D.1.0., Wellington, is now in the bands of the printer. Copies of this interesting price list, with samples of the pretty materials now to hand for tho summer, will be poitod free to any address. The reputation sustained by tbe D.I .0, for fint class goods at comparatively low prices will be fully maintained this season,— Adt

Nothing liko preparing one's ielf for the hot weather. A oouno of spring medicine is always desirable. The greatest medical authorities of tho day ara unanimous ou one point— that tho Fruit Aperients are the best. Woods' Fig Laxative is a pleasant and effectual remedy for Liver Disorders, Biliousness, Loss of Appetite, Wind, and Indigestion. Price Is 6d and 2} 6d. Sold everywhere. P. M. ■Markell, West Jeddoro, N. 8., writes: "I wish, to inform you of the wonderful qualities of Canadian Healing Oil. I bad a horse so lame that he oauld | «oaroely walk; the trouble was in the knea, and two or three applications completely | oared him."

Whilo I am »dvertising Trenta I am selliDg them. The judicious purchasers who are waiting will not be disappointed, either in tho appearanco of tbe maohine nor its durability. Nothing flimaey about the Trent.— E. 'X. Dav».— Advt,

Tho barometer at 2 p.m. to-day registered 30" 10. Tho thermomoter inside was 72", and outside, in tho sun, 100° Nominations for Huwera, Now dear's Day sports, cloto with Mr A Q- Brett, secre tary, to-night. Captain Edwin wired at 12.68 to day :— Indications of strong south to cast and northeast windi after 12 houra from now and for rain ; glass full. A tale of household fnrniture and effects will bo held by Mr B N Liffiton to-morrow (Tuesday) at 2 p.m., on the premiaos, corner oE Bolton Bow and Harrisou-atreefc. A Melbourne cable says the woman Bell was ecntencod to one year for sotting fire to the man Barman. A sum of £2000 has been passed for tho Motuoka section of the Midland Btiilway, and £1500 for additions to tho Stamp Office. His Honor District Judge Kottle will distribute prizes at the Girls' College this evening, commencing at 7 30. Weather permitting, an open-air concert will bo given by tho Garrison Band this evening, either in Queen's Park or Cook's Gardens. 