A NEW ZEALAND MATRIMONIAL GAZETTE.

Evening Star, Issue 4293, 29 November 1876, Page 4

A NEW ZEALAND MATRIMONIAL GAZETTE.

The "N,Z. Licensed Victualler " has launched out (for this ( olony) an entirely new field of enterprise by establishing a ' Matrimonial Gazette," prefacing the first batch of notices from eligible candidates for the holy estate by the following "Address to the Public ": Marriage is such an ancient institution and has in all ages eucifced such universal interest among the human family, that in offering to the public columns in our journal especially devoted to the promotion of marital felicity, we feel sure we are only supplying a national want. Civilisation combined with the cold formalities of society and the rules of etiquette imposes such restriction on the sexes, that there arc thousands of marriageable men and women of all ages capable pf making each other happy, who never have a chance of meeting either iu town or country, therefore the desirability of having some organ through which ladies and gentlemen aspiring to marriage can be honorably brought into communication, is too obvious to need demonstration, and as we are resolved to devote our best energies to advance the interests and happiness of our readers and corespondents, we feel sure that our columns will meet with a generous support. Then follow the rules and regulations to be observed by correspondents, intimating inter alia that bond fide, notices from ladies and gentlemen will be inserted at the rate of twelve stamps per thirty words, or such notices will be inserted three times for 2s 6d, or six

times for 4s; and that every notice shall state the age, general appearance, and position in life of the sender, and also some description of the lady or gentleman (as the case may be) with whom a correspondence is desired, &c, ifec. The following are some of the advertisements : A gentleman, aged 30, fair, of affectionate disposition, height sft Tin, well-bred, would be glad to correspond with any lady of means. Address with Editor. A young lady of 24, medium size, elegant, musical accomplished, well connected, amiable, loving, and with fascinating manner ; would be glad to hear from a tall, fair gentleman, wanting a young and devoted wife. Editor has address. A beautiful fair young lady of 22, would like to marry and have a home of her own ; she is well connected and educated, and being fond of children would not object to a widower. Editor has address. A gentleman, 20, dark, well educated, of a very loving disposition, in the Civil Service, salary Ll5O a year, would like to correspond with a young lady between IS and 2.), tall, fair, good looking, healthy, not afraid to work, and having an income of L2OO a year; she must beaccomplished, pious, mnsica l , and have moved in good society; an orphan, or a young lady without near relations preferred. Fullest inquiries will be courted and references given. Editor has address. A lady aged 32, and L2OO a year, being without near relations, would be glad to hear from a gentleman of a suitable age and position wanting a wife. Editor has address. A widow lady, a:>ed about 35, no family, and with an income of L3OO a year, wishes toma_ry again; will any gentleman about io to 5.">, aud holding a good position, reply. Editor has address. A gentleman between 30 and 40, holding a good position, and with good means, wants a wife, and would be glad to open correspondence with a lady about 30. Editor has address. I am fair, height oft. Sin., desirous of extending a lucrative profession by a little capital, would like to correspond with an accomplished lady with the above, with a view to matrimony ; would make a devoted husband. Editor has address. A young, amiable, and loving lady of 22, wishes to hear from a gentleman, with a view to marriage. Address with editor. A widower, 51, very respectable, much respected, good-looking, healthy and energetic, a farmci, on the same farm for seven years, would be happy to meet with a wife about his own age; kind disposition, domesticated and some means ; references to his late wife's family. Editor has address. A tradesman wants a wife, and would lie glad to meet with a lady under 30 ; he is 40, tall, fair, and good-looking, and has means. Address with Editor. A young lady of IS, very fair, and goodlooking, wishes to hear from some gentleman wanting a young and loving wife. Editor has address.