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Westport Times, Volume VII, Issue 1100, 22 August 1873, Page 3

The Wakatip Mail says :—The Shotover Goldmining Company, Pleasant Creek, have struck on the false bottom, and they are working richer ground than ever, and of the thickness of several feet. This will give the Company a great start, for it is not picking out the eyes of the claim, but in fact is a fresh discovery, and over a large extent of ground." The English, Prench, and German fleets will prevent excesses by the Spanish insurgent ships. A Mrs Day, of Springfield, 111., lately gave birth to quadruplets. The bereaved father says Shakspearewas quite right when he said, " We do not know what a day may bring forth." A Bad Style of Arithmetic.—Division among families. " Feminary" is the latest abbreviation of female seminary. The surest way to lose your health is to keep drinking other people's. A Maiden Speech.—" Ask papa." Bound to Shine.—The sun. Always " Hand-pressed."—Bricks. A well-bred clog bows to strangers.