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Thames Star, Volume VIII, Issue 2830, 11 March 1878, Page 3

" Hullo, mate !" shouted a tar in the pit to another in the gallery, " How much did it cost you to get into that snug berth P " On being informed that it cost a shilling, "Hang it," cried Jack, " this is a fine business ! The lubbers charged i me two shillings to stow me in this 'ere hold." Mb Wm. McOpliough having been appointed agent on the Thames for the Imperial Fire Insurance Company, is prepared to take risks at the lowest rates. The Imperial Com pan; was established in 1803, and has a capital of £1,600,000, with its head ofHce'at No. 1, Old Broad street, London. The Mcl bourne directory has upon it some of the most, influential men in that city, and the came the Company has gained for itself by its prompt and liberal settlement of claims, while charging moderate rates, has secured a large amount of business not only in Australian Colonies, but in alt parts of the world ia which agencies have been established.—Advjp.

Meetings H. A. C. B. S. Gbahambtown Bbanch, No. 35. frpHE Quarterly MEETING L of the Members of this Branch will be held in the Hall THIS EVENING.March 11, at 8 o'clock. Business — 801 l Call and Payment of Contributions. M. Lahdxbs, . 2131 Secretary. I. O. O. F., W M.U., A.D. LOYAL WAIK A TO LODGE, No. 5444. THE Beguloc Fortnightly MEETING- of the above Lodge will be held at the Odd Follows' Hall, Bichraond street, on TUESDAY next, 12th hut., at 7.30 o'clock p.m. Charms Ahieb, Secretary. i. o. a. t. THE STAR OF THAMES LODGE will hold an OPEN MEETING on THUESDAT next, 14th instant, at the TEMPLAR HALL. The chair will be taken at 8 o'clock. Bar. J. T. Hinxon will give an Address. Mr Or. N. Pnnxips will read " An Episode in fcho Life of Miss Tabitba Tronoodle," and the Programme will include Solos and Part Songs. Mrs Addxt will preside at the Piano. The public ore cordially invited. ADMISSION FBEE. J. Batsman, W.B.