. The above society held their meet ing last Thursday evening in the Pol len-street Lecture Hall, when the sub ject, "Trial by Juiy," "Breach of Pro mise, Molly Merry Maid v. Thomas Brown," which was cojinimenced lasi Thursday week, was finished on Thurs day evening, the jury bringing in a verdict for the defendant—Brown.. This case caused a large amount of excitement and amusement, and the speeches for the prosecution, and de fence, given by Messrs. Kelly and Fos ter, were well worth listening to; in fact, they were superb, and all those who took part in it carried out their part well. The society are to be com pliflnented upon their success in carry ing out this subject. There was a cry large and appreciative audience n both occasions. A collection to aken up for the hospital, which to the \um of £1 7s 6d vvhich will be handed over by the sec retary of the society to the committee for the hospital fund. The Bubject next Thursday will be a paper by Mr. Whitehouse, entitled, "Wills of Self."

July 3, 189S

TH& TJIAHBS STAK



We often hear of a sensational bet being made, such as a guinea to a gooseberry, a bible-backed policeman to a pint of sheoak, a hundred pounds to a bundle of chips, and so on. The | art of betting is to win, and to win! you must back certainties. Here is a tip: Tou back Woods' Great Pep permint Cure to beat a cough or cold every 'time. You'll always get home. Table Linens, ghee'ings, curtains, quilt 8 calicoes, and all houpehold goods reduc d during Cullen and Co 's winter sale.—Advt. Geo, Cullen and Co.'f sensational wiater .sale is now on and bargain* > re being offered in every department. Blankets, rugs, ai d flannels further reduced to make a speedy clearance.—Advfc. Sbxits, ties, box, etc., at Claxton's, Albert street.
