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South Canterbury Times, Issue 2515, 12 April 1881, Page 3

A gentleman travelling m a railwaycarriage was endeavoring, with considerable earnestness, to impress some argument upon a fellow passenger who was seated opposite to him, and appeared rather dull of apprehension. At length, being slightly . irri - ie exclaimed, in a louder tone. Why, su, it’s as plain as A B C!” “That may be, replied the other with unexpected alacrity, “ but I am a D E B • The young Queen of Spain came very near being made a hapless widow a few days s’nce. King Alfonso was skating near the Casa de Campo, when the ice suddenly broke under him and he was precipitated into the water. He was quickly and safely rescued, escaping with a thorough ducking. For continuation of News see fourth jjage.

Wanted. ’T/I/'ANTED KNOWN—W. Hurcombe * » has received his first consignment of Oysters ; also, any quantity of Poultry, corner Beswick street. WANTED— Two furnished rooms with use of kitchen. Apply by letter stating terms to Alpha Box 2 Post Office, Timaru. WANTED— Married Couple. Man as Ploughman, wife to Cook for men. WANTED— A good Stout Lad for the Fis-h business. W. M. Rogers, Beswick Street, ANTED TO LET—A Six-roomed COTTAGE, with outbuildings, in Edward street. Apply F. B. Greenup, Guthrie and Larnach’s Company’s Office. WANTED, A General Servant, and Housemaid. Apply Office of this Paper. WANTED KNOWN—Good Accommodation for Gentlemen. Single Rooms. Terms moderate. Mas Mason, Bourton House, Elizabeth street, Timaru. OYSTERS. OYSTERS. WANTED KNOWN (hat W. M. ROGERS, of the Beswick street Oyster Saloon, has just received a large quantily of Stewart Island Oysters. A fresh supply daily. Prices, Is per dozen in the shell, and Is 3d with bread and butter. WANTED immediately, investments for two sums of £7OO and £SOO. Apply to REID & KNUBLEY, Solicitors, Timaru. Late Advertisements. NOTICE. I Have appointed MR WILLIAM REED to manage my business during my illness. Dated this 12th day of April, 1881 11. S. AUSTIN. DR MURDOCH will REMOVE from his present Residence in Arthur street, to LISNAMALLARD, next to the Presbyterian Church, Barnard street, on Saturday, the 16th inst. Timaru, April 12,1881. FUNERAL NOTICE. nni-IE Friends of MR A. SIMMONDS arc B respectfully informed that the funeral of bis son will leave his residence Makikihi, at 1.30 To-morrow, 13th inst., for the Ocaio Cemetery. jg T. MARY’S CHURCH. HOLY WEEK SERVICES. MONDAY, April 11, and throughout the week, at I) a.m. and 7.30 pan. WEDNESDAY—Confirmation, 7.30 pan. GOOD FRIDAY--11 a.m., 3 p.m., 7.30 p.m. HENRY W. HARPER, Archdeacon. LOST —A small LEDGER BOOK between this Office and the Railway Station. The finder will please return the same to Mr D. Jones, who will reward him. LOST OR STOLEN—A Black and Tan SHEEP BITCH, top of right ear off. Any person detaining her after this advertisement will be prosecuted. 10s will be given to any person returning same to King’s Stables. 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. Y. R. in bankruptcy. IN THE DISTRICT COURT of TIMARU and OAMARU Holden at Timaru. In the matter of “ The Debtors and Creditors Act 1876 ” and “ The Debtors and Creditors Act Amendment Act 1878 ” and of the bankruptcy of George Cliff a debtor. This is to notify that the report, balance sheet and statement required by Section No. 112 cf said first mentioned Act have been duly filed. Dated this 9th day of April, 1881. J. H. SUTTER j T. B. GREENUP J Trustees. IN BANKRUPTCY. IN THE DISTRICT COURT of TIMARU and OAMARU Holden at Timaru. In the matter of “The Debtors and Creditors Act 1876” and of the several Acts amending the same and of the bankruptcy of Stuart Blachford Plante a debtor. This is to notify that Stuart Blackford Plante of Timaru in the Provincial District of Canterbury New Zealand has this day filed a statement that he is unable to meet his engagements with his creditors. The first meeting of creditors to be held at the District Court House Timaru on Tuesday the 26th day of April 1881 at the hour of 10 o’clock in the fqrcnoon. Dated this 12th day of April 1881. J. E. ALLEN, Cleric of Court. W. H 1 s L 0 GROCER AMD PROVISION MERCHANT. Wooilcombe Street, (Next door to Yardley’s Bookbindery.) Agent lor Nelson, Moate and Co.’s Blended Teas.