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South Canterbury Times, Issue 2514, 11 April 1881, Page 3

Breach of Confidence-We hear that Qneen Victoria is about to publish a book containing a description of all the presents she ever received, with the r ames of the donors. Never I—it1 —it must not be, Victoria. That diamond brooch—it was intended as a guarantee of good faith and not for publication. Confidential Friend (to elderly and not unattractive spinster)—“So, dear, you’ve given up advocating woman’s rights?’’ Elderly Spinster—“ Yes, I now go in for woman’s lefts .” Confidential Friend— Woman’s lefts! What’s that?” Elderly Spinster—“ Widowers, my dear 1” A young couple in their honeymoon are dallying languidly with the grape s at dessert. She says : “ And don’t you find it tiresome, all alone with me? You are quite, quite sure that you don’t wish to go back to your bachelor life again?’’ He , says : “Quite, my darling. Indeed, married life is so awfully jolly that, you know, if you were to die to-night I’d get married tomorrow. The husband of a pious woman having recently occasion to make a voymge, his wife sent a written request to the clergyman of the parish, which instead of spelling and pointing properly, viz : “ A person having gone to sea, his wife desires the prayers of the congregation,” she spelled and pointed as follows : “ A person having gone to see his wife, desires the prayers of the congregation.” For continuation of News see fourth page. Late Advertisements. FOR SALE-A Good WATCH DOG. Apply, G. Pearson. FARM FOR SALE. THE Undersigned isinslructedto SELL a FARM of 220 Acres, situate near Orari. The greater part of purchase money can remain on property. W. ZIESLER. TRAIN ARRANGEMENTS—GOOD FRIDAY, 1881. Lyttelton Line: SAME Trains as on Sundays with the addition of a train leaving Christchurch for Lyttelton at 8.30 p.m., and Lyttelton for Christchurch at 9 p.m. North and South lanes and Branches ; Ordinary Passenger Trains. Goods Traffic will be suspended. Fares as per advertisement already published. FREDK. BACK, Traffic Manager, District Traffic Manager’s Office, Christchurch, April 9, 1881. gT. MARY’S CHURCH. HOLY WEEK SERVICES. MONDAY, April 11, and throughout the week, at 9'a.m. and 7.30 p.m. WEDNESDAY-Confirmation, 7.30 p.m. GOOD FBI DAY--11 a.m., 3 p.m., 7.30 p.m. HENRY W. HARPER, Archdeacon. LOST —From Captain Cain’s Paddock, West Town Belt, Timaru, one BLACK GELDING, branded Y on near shoulder, white star on forehead, near hind foot white. Also, one DARK BAY GELDING, branded W on near shoulder. Any person bringing the same to A. McDonald, Expressman, Wellington street, Timaru, or giving information that will lead to their recovery, will receive the sum of £1 Reward for each horse. A. MCDONALD. EASTER HOLIDAYS. |HE favorite Steamer, AVAITAKI, Captain Ewe, 11 SAIL for Dunedin on THURSDAY ENING, April 11, leaving there for aaru on MONDAY EVENING, arriving ly on Tuesday morning. FARES: Saloon, Single .. •• 13s ~ Return .. .. 20s Steerage, Single .. • • 10s ~ Return .. • • 15s Lgents: NATIONAL MORTGAGE AND AGENCY COMPANY. TEMPERANCE FETE. EASTER MONDAY, AT THE SHOW GROUNDS, TIMARU. EDWARD MITCHELL having purchased the sole right to sell_ REFRESHMENTS at the above Fete will be prepared to supply every luxury obtainable at moderate charges. Visitors from the country will receive everv attention in the luncheon tent. Tea, Coffee, Cordials, Lemonade. All kinds of Fruit, Pastry and Confectioner. Patronise the tent, . n.b. —Parties requiring stands for Toys and Games apply at once. W. J. B. WITT & CO-, Excelsior House. WESLEYAN CHURCH, TIMARU. ON TUESDAY NEXT, THE Anniversary Tea Meeting will take place Tea on the tables at half-past 0, after which the public meeting will he held in the Church, when addresses will be delivered by Revs. W. H. Beck, Bray, Gillies, Hallowes, and Durabell, and interspersed with ANTHEMS, &c., BY THE CHOIR. pi O R SALE—--1 Sup vc Royal Press. 1 De ny Broadside Albion Press. 1 Fo.io Foolscap do do 1 Lithographic Press with 4 Stones complete. I £pply to the Manager, Times Office