An uncle recently found his nephew playing the violin, and the following hits took place—" I fear, nephew, you lose a great deal of time with this fiddling? " " Sir, I endeavor to keep time." " You
mean, rather, to kill time?": "No, I only beat time." - - ■■'■'.
Mb Wm. McOvruMvan haying been appointed agent on the Thames for the Imperial FirelnsurancoOompany, is prepared to take, risks at the lowest rates. The Impetial Com.' pany was established in 1803, and haa a' capital of £1,600,000, with its bead office at No. 1, Old Broad street, London. The Mel. bourne directory has upon it some of the most influential men in that city, and the name the Company has gained for itself byjt* prompt and liberal settlement of claims, §»hile,oharßing moderate rates, has secured a large amount of business not only in Australian Colonies, but in all parts of the world in which agendas hats bean «Mfteblub*d. —Adyt.
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Thames Star, Volume X, Issue 3237, 4 July 1879, Page 2
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154Page 2 Advertisements Column 5 Thames Star, Volume X, Issue 3237, 4 July 1879, Page 2
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