Curious Advertisements

Here are a few curious specimens of ads. which a writer in the * Newcastle Weekly Chronicle' has culled from different sources. The first two appeared some time ago in the • Standard ' :— " Wanted to exchange a boy of thirteen (doctor's Bon) for a girl in good school." Apply, &c. " Tea Trade. — Hound man wanted to deliver and solicit in suburbs ; must be steady and trustworthy." Apply &o. The next two appearing in the ' Million ' as " curious advertisements," go more into detail : — " A Child of God, seeking employment, would like to take charge of property and collect rents ; has a slight knowledge of architecture and sanitary ; can give unexceptional references ; age, 31 years; married." Adoption — Americans and others. — Will any kind rich gentleman adopt a lady (34) and her little boy (7) in return for a quiet home and freedom from money ttaubles ? She will be a faithful friend and companion ; refined gentle, good-looking, accomplished, musical and an excellent and economical housekeeper. Son, a dear little child, is most affectionate and intelligent." A German paper contains the following: — Any person who can show that my tapioca contains anything injurious to health will have three boxes sent him free of charge. This advertisement recently appeared id a London daily : — " Mr and Mrs Nothan Levi, having Cast Off Clothing of every description, invite early inspection.