In the time of Sir John Macpherson's government at one of our colonies, most of his staff consisted of Scotch gentlemen, whose names began with Mac. One of the aides-de-camp used to call the Government House Almack's ; " for," said he, "if you stand in the middle of the court and call Mac, you will have a head popped out of every window."
B. COHEN, TTTATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER. A large assortment of Watches and Jewelry on hand. Wiujs-btreet, Wellington. MONDAY, 22nd MAY, At two o'clock. At the Commercial Sale Room, Custom House Quay. To close consignments. BSir CLEARING SALE. Without reserve. ALFRED A. BARNETT is instructed to sell by public anction, on Monday, 22nd May, at two o'clock, Iron bedsteads, kerosene lamps Horsehair chairs, lever clocks Coffee and teapots, services China cups and saucers, plates Books, pictures, vases and ornaments Concertinas, toys and uames Toilot glasses, decanters Champagne, wine and ale glasses, &c. Also, A first-class billiard table
Permanent link to this item
https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/EP18650518.2.11.1
Bibliographic details
Evening Post, Issue 85, 18 May 1865, Page 3
Word Count
157Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 Evening Post, Issue 85, 18 May 1865, Page 3
Using This Item
No known copyright (New Zealand)
To the best of the National Library of New Zealand’s knowledge, under New Zealand law, there is no copyright in this item in New Zealand.
You can copy this item, share it, and post it on a blog or website. It can be modified, remixed and built upon. It can be used commercially. If reproducing this item, it is helpful to include the source.
For further information please refer to the Copyright guide.
Log in