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Patea Mail, 13 November 1880, Page 3

Mrs Emiline Vivans, aged 43, recently died after being absolutely without food (through illness) for 46 days. Her original weight of 200 pounds fell away to 50 pounds. News has been received from Vardos that the Dutch Polar Expedition on board the Willem Barentez is making good progress, and that good results arc expected from the scientific researches. A French gentleman who tried to fast for 30 days, abstaining from drink as well, died on July 21, no amount of medical skill being adequate to restore his wasted vitality. Amber coloured roses arc very fashionable on black Spanish lace bonnets. A fringe of amber beads forms a sort of coronet on the hair in front. An individual in Dunedin offered to hang Ah Lee for fifteen shillings and a pint of beer.

Haying opened with a new and well assorted Slock of IRONMONGERY, GROCERY, Wines and Spirits, Etc., In the premises lately occupied by Mr W. Dixon, next tbe Town Hall, Patea, we Lope to merit a fair share of public patronage. Wo do not wish to praise the quality of our goods, but ask our well-wishers to come and see for themselves, who are the best judges of tbe value they get for their money. Any orders with which we may bo favored will receive our best attention and be executed without delay. Licensed dealers in Arms and Ammunition. P. Mahony & Co.