... condition than at present; in fact, it never stood better in the estimation of the general public than now, and, pecuiniarily speaking, their expectations had been more than fulfilled (hear, hear). At the same time they must bear in mind that, although a dividend ...

... to get a crust of something to eat. and I say this without the slightest party feeling whatever, I speak as a humanitarian and not as a politician; I speak as the friend of the working man, whose cause and interest I shall not cease to advocate. Mr Nor ...

... (hear, bear). Mr. F. HoLDSwouRT, of Cottingham, seconded the proposition. Mr. Councillor RlcHARDsoN being called upon 'to speak, said he recommended them to be unanimous in whatever they did (hear, hear). The motion was then put and carried unanimously ...

... in your last issue as to the old building on the Number Dock. walls, about to be pulled down by the Dock Company, Mr Hadley speaks of a building extending across the way, i.e., the Fore Ropery, now Humber-htreet. The building alluded to by Mr Symons ...

... chairman and vice! ?? Chairman, in replying, spoke of legisla- tion for the mercantile ?? Vice-Chairman also replied. The speaking, was varied with songs, recitations, &o. The proceedings passed off in. a very pleasant manner. PROSECUTION UNDER THE .IFRIENDLY ...

... a time at least, have been comparatively quiescent. It is no fiction to say that ia the committee on customs Mr Gladstone speaks at the conclusion of ever so few remarks of every second member who ventures to address the house; and he-to use a course ...

... would, he said, take the last drop of blood from their vitals, [Laughter, applause, Mind what you say.] He knew he was speaking in the presence of a dock proprietor. (This allusion to Mr John Foiterprovoked considerable laughter.) Was there a company ...

... and places of burial, both Mr Y Clay and Lord Ashley rendered us every service in their power, not only in both of them speaking to Sir George Grey, but also in interesting other members of parlia- r ment on the subjecb, as the bill in question, being ...

... the quotations. W. WEST & SON Stockbrokeas, 8, Bowlalley-lane, Hall. The semi-official Agence Busse publishes an article speaking in friendly terms of Siveden, pointing out the *ympathy oouetantly manifested by that Statebtowards hiussis. The Agente Resse ...

... occasion, fe.h Mr BANNISmTE objected to Mr GAIland speaking 'fe. 1h reply. The CHAMtMANc Was then proceeding with some remarks,- Mr 'SAMccrLSON objected that the reply had been given, and no one could speak further on the questlion I. .1 4 The OHA~eauhxlt- ...

... again hidden himself behind the damp dark clouds, shone forth once more with increased brilliancy, and whilst it seemed to speak hope to the bosoms of the anxious spectators, the man oer the rock was seen to fasten the line around ths waist ofhis wvife ...

... also draw attention to Mr. Cook's excursions-the announcements of which will be found in our advertisement columns. We cannot speak too highly of the manner in which Mr. Cook gets up and manages these excursions or travelling parties, all that he promises ...