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Westport Times, Volume V, Issue 865, 23 September 1871, Page 3

A paper published in Paris, Ky, states that sixteen ladies in that town sat together in a room without restraint and never spoke a word for two hours. We don't believe it! I was neber drunk; but I was 'toxicated once on ardent spirits, and dat's enuff for dis nigger. I'se blowed ef my head didn't feel as ef all de niggers in de world was splittin wood in it. Paddy's description of a fiddle cannot be beat: "It was the shape of a turkey, and the size of a goose ; he turned it over on its back and rubbed its belly with a stick: and och! St Patrick ! how it did squale !" " Why is a lady walking in front of a gentleman like the latest news ?" — Because she is in advance of the male.

WHARF AND AUCTION MART. TNO. munro, auctioneer J having removed to the above premises and wharf, begs to notify shippers to this market, that the convenience of wharfage accommodation will effect a considerable saving iD shipping charges ; and to the trade in Westport and surrounding districts, that he receives regular consignment* l of Colonial Produce from Christchurch, and Dunedin, which can always be had at current rates when not cleared out at auction. Flour, Oats, Chaff, and Bran Potatoes, Turnips, and Carrots Bacon, Hams, Cheese, and Eggs Wheat and Barley Plentiful supply of Grey Coals just landed ex Lyttelton. DRESSMAKING, &c MRS MASON (recently from Melbourne) begs to acquaint the Ladies of Westport and district that she has commenced business in the above line, and hopes by Good Needlework, Latest Style of Fashion, combined with Moderate Charges, to merit a share of public patronage. Silks and Cloth Cleaned and Beautified by a new process, which renders them nearly equal to new material. Address—PALMERSTON STREET, (Next Jules Simon's Store). GUM BOOTS! GUM BOOTS ! ! LENTY of the RIGHT SORT SIMPSON'S. Peices as Usual. FOR SALE OR TO LET, iHE CITY HOTEL (next the Union Bank), Princes street, Charleston. For particulars apply at Behan and Kelly's Hotei, corner of Princes and Camp streets, Charleston. TO LET, k FOUR-ROOMED COTTAGE, in a good situation. Times Office. TO LET, CHEAP, IHE CASINO, Freeman-Street Westport; Containing a Large Room 20 x 60 ; suitable for a store, &c. Apply Times Office' \ FOR SALE. .» QUANTITY of Condemned Apply Times Office.