YOUNG LOCHINVAR IN THE COLONIES.

Westport Times, Volume III, Issue 527, 8 July 1869, Page 3

YOUNG LOCHINVAR IN THE COLONIES.

The Southern Cross of June 15 has the following :—lt has been left for a mere colonist at the antipodes to mark out a new course in the shape of an application for the situation of son-in-law. As our readers are aware, the discovery of gold at the Thames has made Taipari a very wealthy man, and, as a perfectly natural result, many enterprising young bachelors have anxiously looked towards his daughters as highly eligible partners. Amongst others, "a young Englishmen of good testimonials and decent education" has suddenly been smitten with a desire to place " W. H. Taipari, Esq.," in the revered position of father-in-law, and the following letter by "T. P. G." (the Young Englishman, &c.) has been addressed to that redoubtable chief : —" Shortland, May 17, 1869. W. H. Taipari, Esq.—Sir,—l have been informed that you were desirous to become acquainted with a respectable European with the view of contracting a marriage with your daughter. Now, I have not seen any advertisement myself, and if I have been misinformed by others I hope you will be kind enough to let me know by post whether such has been the case or not. If it has been the case, I as a respectable young Englishman, of good testimonial's, and decent education, would be glad to have further correspondence with you regarding the matter. Trusting you will pardon the liberty I have taken in addressing you,—l am, &c. Address : T. P. 0., P. 0., Shortland."